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INDEX Bulletin Board.......................20-21 Business Digest........................ 12 Business Directory...............32-33 Business Profile........................ 12 Church........................................ 23 Delegate’s Report........................ 6 Education .............................24-28 Entertainment............................ 22 Final Word.................................. 35 Gee Dunsten.............................. 15 Health....................................29-31 Personnel................................... 14 Pittsville Page............................ 11 Real Estate................................. 15 Salisbury University.................. 26 Sports....................................16-19 The Great Outdoors.................. 19 Veronica Correa......................... 34
Shown is the interior of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University’s new library, which was opened last month. The facility cost $117 million, which included an $8 million donation by the Guerrieri family. Submitted photo
Salisbury University’s Patricia A. Guerrieri Academic Commons is newest campus star By Mary Bargion
The Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons, Salisbury University’s new library which was recently opened, is the newest campus star. “Words cannot begin to describe what I’m feeling today,” SU President Janet-Dudley Eshbach told 400-plus people gathered for the grand opening last month. “This is the most important building project during my 17-year career at Salisbury University.” The contemporary structure uses marble, light, grand spaces and the colors of beach and bay to encourage active learning within a peaceful core. It was designed by award-winning firms familiar with 21st century educational needs while at the same time not forgetting about a greater community of
210,000 Lower Shore souls, or should we say, minds. The library is far more than its traditional concept, really more akin to Thomas Jefferson’s all-inclusive concept of an academic village. Special collections have been brought in from the cold, meaning the Edward H. Nabb Research Center on Delmarva Life and Culture is here now, along with its manuscripts, archives and collections. Disparate departments involved in academic support occupy the four floors rather than being spread around the campus in different buildings, while collaborative work spaces and conversation niches abound. Architect Bryan Irwin of Sasaki Associates out of Boston said libraries have been undergoing an “existential examination” of their relevance to aca-
demia but seemed to have passed the test and are now enjoying a resurgence. “The Guerrieri Academic Commons is at the leading edge of this movement,” said Irwin. Sunlight pours through large windows and the upper floors enjoy sweeping vistas of the campus and town. Inside is a spacious atrium that makes it a pleasure just to sit and be part of the murmur of voices, have a South of the Border Burger at Hungry Minds Express then get serious and check out a book that has been on your reading list. Head librarian Beatriz (Bea) Hardy, whose official title is Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources, was in on the project from the beginning and is thrilled with the results. Continued on page 4
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Salisbury’s HALO program offers a number of services for the homeless By Rachel Farris Salisbury is home to a Hope And Life Outreach program, or HALO. HALO is a homeless shelter that offers many other services. There is a cafe, two shelters (women’s and children’s and men’s), a thrift store, Journey of Hope program, and a day facility. The day facility is a place that people can go during the day when the shelter is closed, escaping the harsh summer heat or brutal winter cold. The numbers jump during the summer, perhaps in part due to weather and kids being out of school- this gives them a place to be (though each area has its own separate hours and none of them are open between 4:30-6 p.m.). In order to use the facility and its amenities, such as the telephone, computers, or showers, people need to participate in an hour long class. Angel Simpson, Center of Hope program administrator, said that there’s usually 10 to 20 people utilizing the day facility, depending on the weather. Leading the facility is its coordinator, Erica Hitaffer, who “hasn’t been here long but she is doing a fabulous job,” Simpson commented. One of Hitaffer’s duties is to ensure there is a daily class. The facility runs on a six-day schedule (A - F days). These days correspond to the varying subjects that
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will be the focus of the hour-long class. These topics cover Life Skills (subjects range from shopping on a budget to banking), Health/Wellness and Recreation, Education/Career, Spiritual (including scripture reading, testimonies, and Bible study), Arts and Crafts (painting, music, knitting, cake decorating, flower arranging, etc.), and Recovery (from drugs to grief). A recovery class was lead recently by two women who shared their own experiences with addiction. With five men and five women in attendance, they discussed the first few steps of the 12 step program for recovery. They discussed the challenges everyone faces, from admitting that they have no control over their addictions to accepting God’s love into their lives. They discussed related chapters of the Bible as well. As they spoke, many of the people in the class nodded in agreement and offered opinions. One thing to take away from the session was that once they get to the point where they can rely on God, it should be shared; seeing others rely on God gives others hope. Hitaffer said that people using the day facility gives them the chance to minister to and educate them and “instill that hope that a lot of them don’t have: that this isn’t the end- this is the beginning.” They help them see that though they’re at a homeless shelter, that’s okay.
Homelessness, as Hitaffer pointed out, is something that, with most Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many of us are only a few missed mortgage payments away from. No one is immune to it; many of the people using the shelter have jobs and transportation. HALO is a hand-up, not a hand-out, Hitaffer explained. They help the people there overcome their situations and direct them to places that can help them with the issues they came in with. It is easy to turn a blind eye to those in need, she went on; it’s kind of like being invisible. “We let them know they aren’t forgotten”, she said. “The volunteers really need to have a heart for the broken, because that is who comes in. The people at HALO work to give the population a safe place to be and show them genuine love. They realize that God is not finished with them yet, and they can find the counseling and programs they need to get back on their feet. “ Since there is little staff, HALO works primarily through volunteers. Some faithful volunteers have been dedicating their time for years; Hitaffer said that time is the most precious thing they can give. Of course, she added, anything that someone can give is appreciated and helpful, such as donations.
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“I wanted this building to be a place where the community could see our students studying rather than partying or playing sports,” she said. “It should be a place that celebrates learning, which was the theme guiding our design.” She said she’s not really sure how the architects managed to interpret all of her wishes but they did well, from the dramatic effect of the stiletto dropped lighting in the atrium to the shape of the staircases that were inspired by a crab’s bent silhouette Acoustics were tops on her list and Hardy said no matter how crowded the first floor gets the sound is transformed into a cheerful buzz of activity that becomes white noise and doesn’t impede purposeful studying. Elevators whisk people to the upper floors where they can study privately or visit the roof to check out the sustainable surface, planted with sedum and other vegetation that filters runoff and helps in overall cooling. Soon to be finished will be the building’s most distinctive feature - a 147-ft- high carillon tower that will house 48 custom-made bells and was donated by Bill Church of Greenville, De. Technologically speaking, 600
SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016 computers and 85 large flat panel monitors are spread throughout the sky-lit building - three times the number of public computers that were in the old Blackwell Library. “It has the wireless coverage of some three and one-half football fields,” said Duke Darrigio II, the director of information technology operations. Impressive. A formal entrance along Route 13 showcases tall marble pillars in a pared down reference to the Greco-Roman designs of old and are meant to resonate with the entry to Holloway Hall, which was the college library back in 1932. On the other side is Red Square and the campus interior, thereby making this 221,000-square-foot titan a true centerpiece. Because the library represents boundless curiosity and a love of learning, it was named after the late Patricia R. Guerrieri. The Guerrieris – longtime supporters of the university - agreed to donate $8 million if the Maryland General Assembly would cover the remainder of the $117 million cost. The family named the building after their mother, an alum, who met her husband there and always had a great love for the school. “It was a natural fit,” said Robby Sheehan, SU’s director of government and community relations and deputy chief of staff. “A new Academic Commons has been desperately needed for a long time.”
Construction workers put the finishing touches on the 221,000-square-foot Guerrieri Academic Commons, the largest academic building in Salisbury University’s history. Submitted photo
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During last month’s general membership meeting at the Fountains Wedding and Conference Center, new Wicomico Superintendent Dr. Donna Hanlin told the Greater Salisbury Chamber of Commerce’s members that she is happy to be home. Hanlin was born and raised in Salisbury and worked in the community for 26 years before moving out of the area. “I’m committed to Salisbury and to the Wicomico County community,” said Hanlin, a graduate of James M. Bennett High School. “This is my community and I’m so happy to be here. I’m committed to this job.” Hanlin said her father, a member of the hospital board and the Lions Club, taught her the importance of giving back to the community. “I have deep roots in this community and I am really, really happy to be home,” Hanlin added. Hanlin was 26 years into her career in Salisbury when she met her husband and they moved to Hagerstown. She called it an opportunity to learn from a different set of circumstances. She retired from Washington County public schools and worked in higher education when her husband told her of the superintendent opening in Salisbury. She had told him that Wicomico County is where she would want to serve as a superintendent.
“I decided that this is what I want to do,” she said. Hanlin calls her self a collaborator and is encouraged by what she calls Salisbury’s renewed sense of city. According to the state, there are three groups of children at risk: special education, free and reduced lunch, and limited English proficiency students. When Hanlin left the area 12 years ago, those groups made up 60 percent of the student population. Now that number is close to 75 percent, according to Hanlin. “I believe that if you know a student on an individual basis and you show them that you care that you can make a difference,” Hanlin said. She addressed four things that she wants to do as superintendent, starting with building a culture of trust and empowerment. The second goal is to provide a safe and positive school climate so that students can learn. “I believe that we have to have relationships with students. We have to show them that we care,” said Hanlin. Hanlin also wants to provide a systematic approach to rigorous curriculum and instruction, adding that early childhood education programs need to meet student’ needs. She also wants to build a strong relationship with Wor Wic Community College. The final goal is to have a community that believes in the school system. “If our community believes in us that
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MUSICAL THEATER- Parkside senior Brooke Bennish performs in “The Clumsy Custard Horror Show.” Bennish enjoys singing and performing in musical theater and plans to major in it in college. Page 27
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INDEX Avery Hall column .................... 18 Bulletin Board ......................25-26 Business Digest ....................... 17 Business Directory..............32-33 Business Profile ....................... 17 Church ....................................... 34 Education ............................27-29 Entertainment ........................... 24 Final Word ................................. 35 Health........................................... 9 Real Estate ................................ 30 Salisbury University ................. 28 Shorebirds Spotlight ................ 20 Sports ...................................19-23 The Great Outdoors ................. 22 Veronica Correa........................ 16
DOWNTOWN VISITORS CENTER- Salisbury Mayor Jake Day speaks to the crowd at the ribbon cutting for the Downtown Salisbury Visitor’s Center. “We need to be a welcoming city. We’ve got to be a place that says come here, stay here, you’re welcome here,” Day said during the event, which took place during 3rd Friday on Aug. 19. 3rd Friday photos on page 35. Photo by Mike McClure
MCE Women’s Business Center helps women start new ventures in local market
By Mary Bargion
In spite of a century of beating a path from the home porch to the boardroom, women as entrepreneurs are still in the minority. Nobody knows that better than Jennifer Currie, the director of the Maryland Capital Enterprise (MCE) Women’s Business Center in downtown Salisbury who was thrilled to receive a $3,000 grant recently from a kindred spirit, The Women’s Fund of The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore. Each year the committee ferrets out worthy groups determined to offer positive change and opportunities in the community. Other grantees included Empowered Women Ministries, a program that will support post–secondary education in health care, business and human services for single mothers,
and Cooking for the New Me, aimed at helping women fight cancer through good nutrition and healthy lifestyles and sponsored by Women Supporting Women. Currie and her team also have a specific use for their grant money – they will purchase a training curriculum that will allow those interested in starting a business from scratch to complete the all-important business plan, as well as other financial projects. Classes will meet once a week, although the exact schedule hasn’t been finalized. “We’re interested in helping women create wealth in the local market,” said Currie, “and create job options for others, too.” One way to look at it is if you can’t find a job, build a business from the ground up and employ yourself. Women who’ve always wanted to
start a restaurant, hair salon or day care center – some of the most common requests - can choose from a raft of services that give shape and form to their visions. Currie will work with any idea and helped bring a taxi service and a medical transportation service from fledgling to maturity. Those who seek out the center’s help are encouraged to get elbow deep in the material that’s available in the form of seminars, training and mentoring sessions. Needs are as different as the women who walk in the door. “It just depends on the person and the situation,” said Currie. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old, and it helps greatly if she’s had experience in the field in which she’s looking to start a business. Continued on page 3
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Maryland Delegate’s Report By Maryland Delegate Carl Anderton With summer turning to fall, the kids going back to school, and the temperatures beginning to drop, we’ve seen an uptick of community events and activities. It’s been a hectic few weeks, but it’s great to see so many people out and about enjoying our community. I’m blessed to have grown up on the Lower Shore and to represent us in the Annapolis. Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference near where a ferry used to allow passengers to traverse the Chesapeake Bay, before the first span of the Bay Bridge was built. He announced funding to study adding a third span. This would help alleviate the miles long backups that occur on both sides of the bay. The following day he visited the Lower Eastern Shore, with a busy schedule including: co-hosting a press conference with Comptroller Peter Franchot in Ocean City, giving Trimper’s a citation for being the oldest family-owned amusement park in the world, and re-opening the Washington Inn in Princess Anne. We’re blessed to have a Governor who comes to the Shore often and always takes time to talk to anyone,
about any issue. My district includes Fruitland, Salisbury, Delmar, and unincorporated portions of Wicomico County. I attend as many local government meetings as my Carl Anderton schedule will allow. Recently, the City of Salisbury held a Delegation meeting at the zoo and we discussed many things, including infrastructure improvements in downtown. The Constitution Day celebration was held at the City Park. The event grows every year and features a local high school student reading an essay on what the constitution means to them. The Fruitland Council discussed some road improvements, while Delmar held the swearing in of Chief Ivan Barkley. Congratulations to Delmar, Maryland, for winning their annual tug-ofwar battle with Delmar, Delaware. The losing team is literally pulled into the other state. It’s a great way to showcase the bi-state nature of the town. The Maryland Department of Transportation stopped in Salisbury to hear what projects the county is prioritizing
ART SHOW - Joseph Madeiros, 85, of Willards, who creates kites that are folk art in his native Bermuda, was honored with a one-day show of his work at the Ocean City Center for the Arts on First Friday, Sept. 2. The exhibition was part of Coastal Hospice’s “One More Time” program.
this year. The meeting was very productive and I look forward to continuing to work with the state and the county on transportation issues. Speaking of transportation, I am currently framing legislation that will restore the funding of local road projects. The funding was cut during the recession and has not yet been fully
restored. To his credit, Governor Hogan has increased the funding in each of his budgets and I look forward to working with him and the legislature to continue to move in the right direction until our local road projects are fully funded. Fall on Delmarva is gorgeous and I encourage everyone to follow Scorchy Tawes’ sage advice and “wander our Delmarvalous land.”
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TUG OF WAR - The annual tug-of-war at Heritage Day between Delmar, Del. and Delmar, Md. proved to shake things up this year. Though the Delaware side won the previous two years, Maryland was a fierce competitor from the start and quickly dragged Delaware across the state line. Photo by Rachel Farris
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LINCOLN - Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at Delmar’s Heritage Day. Photo by Bryant Richardson
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Broadband Internet service is now available to residents of Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties, including those in rural areas who may not have been able to get online until now. Bloosurf, the area’s only local high-speed Internet provider, completed work last fall that expands the reach of the network to 100,000 homes and businesses on the Delmarva Peninsula. After relocating from Pocomoke last summer, Neil Stegman, sales and marketing manager, said the company is delighted with its new home in Salisbury.“The community, the local government and the chamber of commerce has embraced us and we couldn’t be happier to be a part of all the positive things going on in Salisbury and Wicomico County.” Bloosurf was founded in 2009, taking over a bankrupt company that had been absorbed by Worcester County. Although that company had used older technology, Bloosurf took over the network and maintained it while applying for a grant from the USDA’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) to fund the expansion. Stegman said Bloosurf was awarded $3.2 million in 2010 and now, as the Tri-county area’s only representative of the Maryland Broadband Cooperative, is able to offer solutions through MDBC’s fiber optic network. Bloosurf is capable of delivering 1 to 25 megabits per second (mbps) of high-speed internet to residences and 10 mbps to 1 gbps of service to businesses in its service area — all at an affordable monthly cost. “The reason we got funding from RUS was to serve unserved and underserved areas of Worcester, Somerset and Wicomico counties. Through the funding we are able to offer 100 percent contiguous coverage in those counties.” Stegman noted that while larger companies provide connectivity through copper lines, “we are broadcasting from tower sites and deliver wirelessly.” For residential customers, Bloosurf mounts on the home a receiver approximately the size of an iPad, oriented toward the tower. The receiver is then connected to a wireless router in the home that provides service to the family’s computers, laptops, tablets or other smart devices. “That’s how the customer gets service, not through lines. It’s optimal for rural settings because we don’t have to invest in running lines in new areas.” Stegman acknowledged that a clear line of sight to the tower is required. “In some cases, the customer may need to elevate the receiver to clear the tree line,” he said. For business service, Bloosurf uses wireless technology, dedicated point-topoint connections, or fiber optic cable to deliver high-speed service to meet the bandwidth needs of any size business. Pricing starts with a modest monthly charge for businesses with up to three computers, and a little more for larger companies. For corporations
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There’s a new non-profit in town that’s been helping the region grow from a technology perspective. The M4Reactor, whose objective is to provide a community workshop where people can learn how to make things – anything – is gaining “STEAM”. STEAM is actually an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math and the M4Reactor is providing workshops, education seminars, summer programs, after-school programs and other meetups to expand our knowledge in these categories. This past summer, the M4Reactor ran a four-week summer of STEAM program for sixth through 12th grades where boys and girls learned about circuitry, microcontrollers, robotics, 3D CAD, 3D printing and model rocketry. This fall the M4Reactor has teamed
with The Salisbury School and provides a two day per week after-school program called Dragon STEAM where fourth through seventh graders are getting exposure to the same types of projects. The M4Reactor also runs a weekly “Hack and Chat” where people of all skill levels get together to talk about the projects that they are working on. Kevin Justice, M4Reactor’s Executive Director, said, “We don’t actually hack computers. It’s more about hacking things together to make something. We’ve had members who have built homemade night-vision goggles, large eight-motor drones, plastic forming machines and so much more.” The weekly Hack and Chat is free Continued on page 10
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Computer studies info night A free Computer Studies Information Night for anyone interested in a career in computer studies will be held on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in Guerrieri Hall at Wor-Wic Community College on the corner of Route 50 and Walston Switch Road in Salisbury. Wor-Wic offers associate degree and certificate of proficiency programs that enable graduates to go directly into the workforce in specialties such as computer and network support, web development, computer information security and computer software, or to transfer to a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. The college’s continuing education and workforce development division offers courses in a wide variety of areas, including computer applications, hardware, networking, security, internet and mobile technologies, web design and desktop publishing.
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Continued from page 8 for anyone to attend and info can be found on Meetup.com. They meet on alternating Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the Entrepreneur Center at the Wicomico Library. The next big thing for the M4Reactor is to open their first community workshop. It will be in a 1700 square foot space in the Tri County Council building across from WorWic. They are planning to have a full wood and metal shop, 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC machine and much more. Having the workshop will allow them to deliver on a grant that they received from the USDA to train unem-
SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016 ployed people in the area with technical job skills to get them back to work. Justice added, “We plan to train 60 people across five programs starting this winter with the objective that the skills we teach will provide the individuals with a path to getting back into the workforce.” To support their new space, the M4Reactor is in the process of a Tool and Supplies Drive. They ask if you have spare tools or materials, to bring them to 3rd Friday where they have a booth or to contact them and they will pick them up. “This is a grass-roots effort and we appreciate the community’s help in making our initiative a reality,” said Justice. To learn more about the M4Reactor, take a look at their website http:// M4Reactor.org or email them at info@ M4Reactor.org.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day is Oct. 20 Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver recently announced that County residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to residents of Wicomico County and participants should bring a valid proof of residence such as a driver’s license. The Landfill will be accepting the following: Gasoline, Gas/Oil mixes, Fuels, Acids Cleaners, Solvents, Automotive Fluids, Bleach, Ammonia, Batteries (all types), Household Smoke Detectors, Asbestos, Pool Chemicals, Dark Room Chemicals, Household and Lawn and Garden Pesticides, Insecticides and Herbicides, Painting Products, Compressed Gas Propane cylinders (30 gallons and under), Oil Based Paint, Paint Thinner, Thermometer (mercury), Turpentine, Wood Preservatives and Wood Stripping Chemicals The Landfill will not be accepting the following: Business Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste, Explosives, Ammunition (handled by Fire Marshall), Medical Waste, and Radioactive Material. Landfill officials suggest that participants pre-arrange large loads. Empty fuel containers may be returned upon request and the staff will assist to unload vehicles. For more information, please contact the Newland Park Landfill at 410-548-4935.
Salvation Army accepting Christmas applications The Salvation Army-Lower Eastern Shore Christmas Applications 2016 for residents of Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties will be accepted on set dates and times in October. Note that only children 14 and under are eligible for toys. All other qualifying family members are eligible for a food box. Come to The Salvation Army Youth Club Gym, 407 Oak St., Salisbury, on the following dates and times: Oct. 17, 18, 21 - 9-11:30 a.m. and1-3:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 19 and Thursday, Oct. 20 - 1-3:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. The following information is needed: • Photo ID of yourself and all other adults in the family • Birth certificates for children ages 14 and under (or official school records, medical records or Social Services documentation) • Official documentation if you have custody of someone else’s children • Documents showing all household income including food stamps award letter • Receipts showing all bills paid in the last 30 days. If you are living with family or friends and they pay the bills, we need their photo ID and a letter from them stating they are responsible for all your expenses. For more information, contact The Salvation Army at 410-749-7771, ext. 103.
Pittsville Incorporated 1906 / Wicomico County / President, 4 Commissioners
Pittsville was originally called Derrickson’s Crossroads in the early 1800’s, but in 1864 it was renamed in honor of Dr. Hiliary R. Pitts of Berlin who set up a general practice there while also serving as the physician for the railroad.
The railroad carried passengers and provided freight service for the area’s major crash crop — strawberries. The town’s first school was built in 1836. Ayers Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1840 and Grace Methodist Protestant Church in 1876; the two churches combined in 1989. The post office was established in 1855, and a fire company was formed in1927. Several businessmen incorporated the town’ first Bank, Truckers and Savings Bank, in 1906. Peninsula Bank now occupies that original bank’s building.
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Starting in the late 1800s, “Strawberry Time” was the town’s annual economic stimulus. Buyers would converge on the town to bid on the strawberry crop for shipment by railroad to distant cities. The town had its own hotel to accommodate the buyers. During the Depression years, strawberries were traded for other products rather than for cash, and by the latter half of the 20th century, the strawberry industry had receded in economic importance to Pittsville. The current location of Pittsville Motors, (a Ford dealership) has been the location of an auto agency since 1915. Other businesses came and went during the 20th century — many small markets, a canning factory, nurseries and a printing business.
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Some of PIttsvilles’ olderst public and commercial buildings have been renovated and relocated to Maple Street. The second floor of the old store,circa 1860, was once used a public meeting place. Services are still held at the Pittsville Full Gospel Church. The old “Hi-Dollar” Auction market was restored in 1998 and the old school house now houses an antique store.
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Business Digest Avery W. Hall Insurance: Serving Delmarva since 1925 The late Mr. Avery W. Hall founded the Avery W. Hall Insurance Agency, Inc., an insurance brokerage, firm in 1925. His motto was to treat people right not just the first time you meet them but every time. That philosophy still drives the success of our employee-owned company today. Personalized service provided with the same sense of efficiency and compassion to individuals, families, organizations and businesses has allowed Avery Hall to expand to almost 70 staff and four locations, offering multiple product lines that cover personal and commercial insurance as well as
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benefit solutions. In 1981, Hall (at the age of 82), also known as “Mr. Salisbury”, sold the agency to six trusted “producers.” The agency has grown tremendously over the last 30 years by the acquisition or ownership in stock of the following: Henderson Insurance, Chesapeake Insurance, Seidel Insurance, Farnell & Gast, LLC, Brittingham & Williams, LLC, RFJL Insurance, and HKT Insurance. Avery Hall also ex-
Logistics company will expand PAXSTAR Specialty Logistics, a North American transportation service provider based on the Eastern Shore, has announced plans to expand its global operations center in Wicomico County. The company recently executed a multimillion-dollar investment in new equipment and will continue its expansion with additional vehicles, telematics equipment, and human resources at its new facility in historic downtown Salisbury. PAXSTAR’s rapid growth is projected to bring 25 new jobs to Maryland over the next three years. “PAXSTAR is excited to open its global operations center in Salisbury and looks forward to expanding its business presence within the community on the Eastern Shore,” said Chris Kalinski, CEO of PAXSTAR. “We aim to provide long-term employment opportunities for the growing number of students and recent graduates from local universities.” Founded in 2011, PAXSTAR uses its knowledge and practice of transportation requirements to work with industryleading Fortune 500 and international companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, retail, and government sectors. The company provides a range of logistic solutions for customers, focusing on truckload ship-
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ment transportation and supply chain management. “Nineteen months ago, we set out to expand economic opportunity in all regions of Maryland,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “PAXSTAR’s announcement is the most recent example of companies growing and thriving throughout our state. We congratulate PAXSTAR on this expansion.” The company is eligible for a number of state and local tax credits. “We helped Chris establish his first business at our incubator and we’re just as pleased to help him with his latest venture,” said Bob Culver, Wicomico County executive. “It’s great to see a local resident commit to Salisbury and Wicomico County.” “PAXSTAR Specialty Logistics is the latest of a string of new businesses to locate in Downtown Salisbury,” said Jacob Day, mayor of Salisbury. “PAXSTAR and others are discovering the benefits of a downtown location in terms of lifestyle, amenities and attracting talent. I eagerly welcome them and the high quality jobs they are bringing to our City.” PAXSTAR is currently hiring quality driver/owner operators. To learn more about available and upcoming opportunities, visit the company’s website.
Former U.S. Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest is keynote speaker for the 13th annual Small Farm Conference to be held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12. The two-day conference promises up-to-the-minute, practical information for ag related ventures among farmers, landowners, entrepreneurs, aspiring small business owners and supporters of agriculture. Entrepreneurship training and one-on-one business coaching, an outcome of a series of summer listening sessions, are parts of the conference highlights along with the popular food preservation classes. To register online, visit umessfc2016.eventbrite.com by Monday, Nov. 7. Save money with the Early Bird Special by registering on or before Thursday, Oct. 20. For more information, contact Berran Rogers at 410-651-6693 or Michele Howard (mlhoward@umes.edu) at 410-651-6070.
panded to include Avery Hall Benefits Solutions in Salisbury and Easton which specializes in Life & Health Insurance products including Medicare Supplements, Group Benefits, & Health Insurance. To ensure the agency was able to meet the needs of the ever-changing demographics they serve, they honored their 90th anniversary in 2015 with a new brand. The rebranding allowed for an updated look with a new logo and other new marketing visuals and at the same time updated its messaging to ensure cohesiveness within the company’s multiple offices. “We are thrilled to bring all of our offices together under one logo and tagline so that it still makes sense to all of our clients, regardless of what kind of insurance they use us for,” said Cindy Whaley, president of Avery Hall Benefit Solutions, Inc. “Our new logo and tagline, ‘Insurance Solutions for Today’s World’ tells people we serve all needs, no matter if you’re a multimillion dollar business or a young professional or a retiree on a fixed
income,” remarked CFO Jill Long. In addition to serving those individuals, families, and businesses with insurance needs, Avery Hall has a strong reputation of supporting and contributing to many and diverse non-profits based in communities they serve, such as the United Way of Lower Eastern Shore, March of Dimes – Eastern Shore, Habitat for Humanity Choptank, Building Dreams for Youth Foundation, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, Jaycees, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore, YMCA of the Chesapeake, Festival of Trees, and Christmas Shopping Tour to name just a few. Avery Hall’s reputation for expertise in the insurance industry along with its emphasis on customer relationships and community support make it an ideal agency for those with any type of insurance need. For more information about Avery Hall Insurance, visit www.averyhall.com or call 410.742.5111 (Salisbury) or 410.822.7300 (Easton).
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Southbound Alley offers fun for all Traveling down Rt. 13 in Fruitland, the bowling alley has always been a landmark of sorts. For many, it represents good times with family and friends, but as the business began to fade over the years, a few individuals had a vision to revive the landmark and start anew. Over the past several months, owners Chris Van Sant and Danielle Murray have been chipping away at their plan to purchase and turn Cherokee Lanes into Southbound Alley – a fresh, new place for bowling enthusiasts. Located across from Walmart in Fruitland on highly traveled Route 13, the bowling alley has great visibility to families, businesses and college students. It has an infrastructure already in place including well-kept lanes and playing areas, a kitchen for feeding customers and plenty of parking for groups of all sizes. Chris and Danielle had been frequenters of Cherokee Lanes over the years and realized that although it was a great place to have fun, there were many more possibilities for the business. “We saw potential and realized the current ownership was not maximizing that potential,” Chris said. “Therefore, we identified some ambitious people with particular skill sets and inquired about the possibility of purchase.” It was then that Chris and Danielle teamed up to purchase the bowling alley and
bring reality to their dream. Southbound Alley offers a place for individuals of all ages to bowl a few games, have fun in the arcade and enjoy time with friends and family. Since the time of purchase, Chris and Danielle have made small improvements to the facility, including an expanded offering of alcoholic beverages for adults and an improved menu of more upscale food options including specialty cheesesteaks and flatbreads. The current clientele of avid bowlers have stayed, but Chris and Danielle have already begun to attract new customers with new offerings of bowling leagues for individuals in the restaurant industry, and a great space available for birthday parties and corporate gatherings. As a client of Maryland Capital Enterprises (MCE), Chris and Danielle were able to gain the funding they needed and assistance with their business plan to prepare them to meet with lenders. After receiving the funding, the team was able to purchase the business and begin their launch of Southbound Alley. The bowling alley has already begun to see changes with the new ownership, but Chris and Danielle have a long-term plan in place to fully launch Southbound Alley. “We have a buildout plan already in place for next sum-
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FREEDOM AWARD - Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB), the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces veterans, has received the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees. DVB was one of 15 employers selected from 2,424 nominated, and honored at an annual ceremony on Aug. 26, in Washington, D.C. The event was held at the Pentagon with awards presented by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. Pictured, DVB owner Chris Eccleston accepts the award.
mer where we will become more of a big city bowling alley and include great food and great service, all while giving people a safe place to have fun with their family,” Chris said. Southbound also has plans for more
involvement in the local community through fundraisers at their location. Over the next several months, continue to keep an eye out for Southbound Alley’s continued improvements and stop in for a visit!
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Personnel GMB welcomes employees
George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) is pleased to welcome the following employees: Deane Townsend, David Gray and Benjamin Hearn, E.I. Deane Townsend joined GMB’s Architectural Group Townsend as an architectural designer. Deane, a Salisbury native, recently graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor’s degree of science in architecture. He is currently working on the design of Perdue AgriBusiness Corporate Office in Delmar. Deane serves as an architectural mentor with the ACE Mentor Program of Maryland’s Eastern Shore. David Gray joined GMB earlier this year as a surveyor. David is a Seaford, Del., native with eight years of previous experience as a land surveyor assistant. He graduated from Delaware Technical Community College and Wilmington College. Benjamin Hearn, E.I. joined our Seaford office as an engineer. A Seaford native, Ben is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware, with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. GMB also welcomed engineering students Jake Erskine, Evan Halloran, Gene Wildonger, and Tim Van Vonno,
as interns for the summer months between college semesters. Kevin Prag and Caleb Taylor are currently engineering interns while simultaneously attending local colleges. GMB is also pleased to announce the following promotions within the firm. Nick Lloyd was promoted to construction services group leader; Gilbert Spears was promoted to assistant IT director; and Harlan Elliott was promoted to senior designer.
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Delmarva Veteran Builders (DVB) has announced the addition of Jacob Meadows to the DVB team. “We have worked with Jake on multiple occasions and knew when the opportunity presentMeadows ed itself, he would make a great fit for the DVB team,” said Chris Eccleston, Delmarva Veteran Builders. “We offered him a chance to use his commercial experience and become rooted in a company that he can grow in and with.” Meadows served in the Marine Corp between 1996 and 2000 and finished as a Sgt., 3rd BN, 2nd MAR DIV (Marine Division). He deployed to Bosnia and Haiti in between the Gulf Wars and served in the Infantry. In 2000, after
serving, Meadows became a carpenter’s apprentice and did custom mill work, cabinetry and worked on the construction of built-ins. In 2003, he became food and beverage director for Great Oak Landing Resort for five years. During this time he worked on capital improvements and a retrofit of a hotel which included the renovation of the banquet space. Meadows also worked on the restoration of two commercial kitchens and bars. In 2009, he worked for Lowes in commercial sales and outside sales managing residential/light commercial projects. He then went on to specialize in HVAC under Atlantic Refrigeration and Wicomico Heating and A/C managing several commercial mechanical jobs. Jacob lives in Willards with his wife, three daughters, and a son on the way.
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Stephen E. Hill, investment advisor at Comprehensive Financial Solutions in Salisbury, attended the Retirement Plan Training and Education Symposium recently at The Capital Group/ American Funds Hill headquarters in Los Angeles. At the symposium, Hill shared the process he developed to increase retirement plan participation and he received his PPC (Professional Plan Consultant) designation. Hill has been serving the financial needs of clients and businesses with over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. O L D T O W N E Shown is the ribbon cutting for the Old Towne Deli, which took place in downtown Salisbury recently. The deli’s owners are Melissa and Richard Malone. Submitted photo
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Real Estate Let’s hear from the Real Estate Advisor: What do you need to qualify for a mortgage? By Gee Dunsten
Fannie Mae recently released their “What Do Consumers Know About the Mortgage Qualification Criteria?” study. The study revealed that Americans are misinformed about what is really required to qualify for a mortgage when purchasing a home. To help correct these misunderstandings, let’s take a look at the survey results compared to the latest Ellie Mae Origination Insight Report, which focuses on recently approved loans. Survey Results vs. What’s Really Required- Fifty-nine percent of Americans either don’t know (54 percent) or are misinformed (five percent) about what FICO score is necessary to qualify. Many Americans believe a “good” credit score is 780 or higher. However, 54.1 percent of approved mortgages had a credit score of 600-749. Seventy-six percent of Americans either don’t know (40 percent) or are misinformed (36 percent) about the minimum down payment required. Many believe that they need at least 20 percent down to buy their dream
home. New programs actually let buyers put down as little as three percent. If you’re serious about buying, get pre-approved. Knowing your budget will give you the confidence to know if your dream home is within your reach. Freddie Mac lays out the advantages of pre-approval in the My Home section of their website. “It’s highly recommended that you work with your lender to get pre-approved before you begin house hunting. Pre-approval will tell you how much home you can afford and can help you move faster, and with greater confidence, in competitive markets.” One of the many advantages of working with a local real estate professional is that many have relationships with lenders who will be able to help you with this process. Once you have selected a lender, you will need to fill out their loan application and provide them with important information regarding “your credit, debt, work history, down payment and residential history.” Freddie Mac describes the 4 Cs
that help determine the amount you will be qualified to borrow: Capacity: Your current and future ability to make your payments Capital or Cash Reserves: Gee Dunsten The money, savings and investments you have that can be sold quickly for cash Collateral: The home, or type of home, that you would like to purchase Credit: Your history of paying bills and other debts on time Getting pre-approved is one of many steps that will show home sellers that you are serious about buying and it often helps speed up the process once your offer has been accepted. Bottom Line- Many potential home buyers overestimate the down
payment and credit scored needed to qualify for a mortgage today. If you are ready and willing to buy, you may be pleasantly surprised at your ability to do so as well. About the author: Gee Dunsten, a graduate of the University of Maryland, entered the real estate business in 1972. Starting in residential sales, he progressed to general sales manager, then owner/broker in 10 years. Over the course of his career, Gee has helped more than 3,000 families achieve the American dream of home ownership, and he is currently an associate broker with Long and Foster in Ocean City. Gee has been a senior instructor with the Council of Residential Specialists for over 25 years and served as their 2001 president. Gee has co-written and developed the Recreation and Resort Specialist Training courses and is recognized as a Recreation and Resort Specialist. Gee was inducted into the Real Estate Experts Hall of Fame in 2012 and was also selected as one of 10 Top 5 Elite Speakers.
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Inventory continues to decline Open enrollment season begins For the fifth month in a row, inventory numbers decreased on the Lower Eastern Shore, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR). August 2016 showed an overall five percent decrease in new inventory in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties, compared to the same time last year. Individually, single family home listings were down by 1.9 percent in Worcester County, by 7.8 percent in Wicomico County, and by 3.2 percent in Somerset County. Wicomico County saw a 21.3 percent increase in new condominium listings, while Worcester County saw the same number of condominium listings as the year before. Somerset County’s condominium listings decreased by 91.7 percent. New contracts, or pending sales, were up overall in the Tri-County area by 19.4 percent, compared to the same time last year. New single family home contracts were up by 18.1 percent in Worcester County, by 27.9 percent in Wicomico County, and by 31.3 percent in Somerset County. New settlements were down slightly, by four percent. Average days on market decreased by 13.2 percent and
listing and settlement prices increased by 26 percent and 25.9 percent, respectively. “We will see more listing and sales in the fall, which will result in a lot more activity for both sellers and buyers,” said MAR President Bonnie Casper. “We expect a vibrant autumn market.” The National Association of Realtors (NAR) are also reporting similar trends. “Amidst tight inventory conditions that have lingered the entire summer, contract activity was able to pick up at least modestly in a majority of areas,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “More home shoppers having success is good news for the housing market, but buyers still have few choices and little time before deciding to make an offer on a home available for sale. There’s little doubt there’d be more sales activity right now if there were more affordable listings on the market.” 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.
What is open enrollment? It is the one time during each year where people can make health insurance plan selections or changes to their plans for the following plan year. No medical questions are asked. The reason it is so important is that once that decision is made, changes are generally not allowed until the next open enrollment. Take time now to understand your options. Individuals/Families Anyone who purchases their own health insurance, not through their employer, will have the opportunity to purchase or change their policy during Nov. 1 – Dec. 15, for a policy effective date of Jan. 1, 2017. Insurance carriers have submitted their plans and proposed prices to the insurance commissioners in their states for approval and soon brokers will be ready to assist the public with their plan selections. Although it is possible to purchase individual policies on websites, it is also possible to have personal help if you allow a licensed broker to help you figure out which plan will best meet your needs. And, there is no extra charge when a broker helps you, even if you are eligible for a government subsidy. Why go it alone when help is available? Medicare Prescription Drug Plans All Medicare recipients, including all
seniors and those who are disabled, are able to make changes to their Prescription Drug Plan only once each year, during Oct. 15 – Dec. 7. Plan changes will take effect Jan. 1, 2017. Notices will be mailed to each policy holder to explain any changes in prescriptions covered and price. If no change is desired, the current plan will renew with no action on the part of the policy holder. However, if your plan didn’t work the way you had hoped this year, or you are taking some new medications not covered by your current plan, you may want to research your options. Your pharmacy may be able to help, or call a local broker who specializes with seniors, to find the most appropriate plan for your circumstances. Employer Groups Most businesses renew their group plans during the fourth quarter of each year. At this time, employers may make changes to their plan offering. An open enrollment is offered for eligible employees to join the plan or make changes. This is the time to add or drop dependents and/or add or drop coverage. Avery Hall Benefit Solutions, with offices in Easton and Salisbury, are ready to assist you with any of these policies. They may be reached at www. averyhall.com or 410-822-7300 or 410-
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Sports
Brown returns as Salisbury
School boys’ basketball coach Pair of players from Hungary also part of the team By Mike McClure Keith Brown has been coaching boys’ basketball since 1990, with stops at Snow Hill, Mardela, Washington, Stephen Decatur, Salisbury University, and The Salisbury School. After a year off, he returns to The Salisbury School where he coached from 2007-2011. “When I left Salisbury School I decided I had enough,” said Brown, who returned to coaching before taking last season off. “Most of the guys that I coached with have all stepped away, other than Butch (Waller).” Brown’s coaching career began in 1990 when he served as the JV coach at Snow Hill for four years. He spent seven seasons as an assistant coach at Salisbury University under Ward Lambert and Steve Holmes. Brown was later the head coach at Washington for two years before his first stint at The Salisbury School. He said his time at the school, and the college, were enjoyable times for him. Brown coached at Mardela two years after his time at The Salisbury School and was at Stephen Decatur for three years before taking the year off last year. Following his first year at The Salisbury School, the first time around, Brown ran into a problem. The team graduated five seniors and his team was going to be young and inexperienced. He came across an organization called the Dream One Hoop Foundation (no longer in existence) which brought players over from Europe. The school had always had international students, so Brown called on the organization to bring a couple players to the school. Dream One, which was based in California, was run by a guy who travelled to Europe and brought players back to the United States. The players played all summer (AAU) and took English classes before being placed in high schools and colleges in the fall. In 2008, a pair of players from Hungary attended The Salisbury School. One lived with Brown and the other lived with a player. Though Brown had hoped they would stay with the school and the program for two years, since they were juniors, one went back to Hungary while the other transferred to California. Two more players, including the brother of the player who stayed
with Brown, later joined the team and another player came to the school following his departure. Enter Martin Abraham and Mate Zebe, basketball players from Hungary who are now a part of the school and the team. When Brown came back, he received permission from the athletic director and the headmaster to bring the players over as long as he found host families for them. Brown’s only knowledge of the players’ ability came from watching Abraham (6’4 1/2”) and Zebe (6’3”) on tape. “I can only go by what I’ve seen from other players in the past. I’m sure they’re pretty good,” Brown said, adding that they are in the gym every day working on their skills. “They (other players on the team) see how dedicated
they are and it rubs off on them too.” Another requirement for the players to attend The Salisbury School was that their English had to be above average.
Mate Zebe, above, looks to go left while Martin Abraham, left, eyes the basket as he prepares to shoot a foul shot. The duo, both from Hungary, join new head coach Keith Brown at The Salisbury School. Brown returns to the school after coaching the team from 2007 to 2011. Submitted photos
The head of admissions Skyped the two players and interviewed them to see what they understand and what their personalities are like.
NEW TURF- Shown is the new Sea Gull Stadium, which was officially opened with a ribbon cutting last month. The stadium has new turf, a video scoreboard, nearly 500 fixed stadium seats, new maroon and gold bleachers, and Sammy the Sea Gull murals. Submitted photo
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Dorsey continues to coach for the love of the game By Mike McClure
Delmar assistant football coach Mike Dorsey leads a couple of players out to the field in this flashback photo. Dorsey. in his 34th year at Delmar, has been coaching high school football for a total of 35 years. He has never missed a game, although his wife had to postpone delivery of his daughter one year. Photo by Landstone Photography
Salisbury University opens new turf field When Salisbury University football players took to the stadium field earlier this season, they walked on 35,500 pounds of new turf fiber, 408,000 pounds of sand and 360,000 pounds of rubber. On Friday, Sept. 2, SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach, along with athletics leadership, coaches and students, cut the ribbon on new stadium turf before the first home game of the season. “I am extremely proud of our athletics program, especially those 19 NCAA national championships of our teams,” said Dudley-Eshbach. “I am pleased that we are finally able to give our athletes and coaches the facilities they deserve. We opened the new stadium this past spring. With the new turf and video scoreboard, we’re completing the job.” Little has been wasted. Almost all of the old turf was recycled or repurposed. A part was even turned into a dog run, said Matthew Groves, project manager. The new surface, covering over 100,000 square feet, is manufactured by Shaw Sports Turf of Calhoun, GA, which has done installations at Johns Hopkins and Georgetown Universities, and McDaniel College, among others. This wasn’t the only improvement unveiled. Nearly 500 fixed stadium seats were added to the bleachers, providing a vibrant maroon and gold signature. (The aluminum bleacher seats that were removed will be repurposed into stands for SU’s softball field, Groves said.) In addition, Sammy the Sea Gull murals now brighten stadium interiors.
The President thanked Delegate Adrienne Jones and the House Capital Budget Subcommittee in addition to Delegate Carl Anderton who pushed for the governor and lieutenant governor’s support, Deputy Chief of Staff and SU alumna Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, and SU alumni currently serving in the General Assembly. Another stadium enhancement is a new video sign and scoreboard, paid for by University funds. With 504 square feet of active display, 302,235 LEDs will now illuminate the board. It is manufactured by Daktronics of Brookings, SD, which locally has installations at the Naval Academy, Towson and Johns Hopkins universities, and the University of Maryland, College Park. “Sea Gull Stadium is one of the best facilities in all of Division III athletics, and the completion of the final improvements, including new turf and signboard, distinguish it even further,” said Dr. Gerry DiBartolo, SU interim athletics director. “I am very grateful to President Dudley-Eshbach for her dedication to our athletics family, particularly the student-athletes. She has been a champion and cheerleader, and we are equally proud of her.” “The athletics complex is becoming more cohesive and park-like with each passing season,” added DudleyEshbach. “This is something in which our campus and the greater community can take pride and enjoy.” For more information, visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu or call 410-543-6030.
Delmar varsity assistant football coach Mike Dorsey first caught the coaching bug as a JV assistant coach at in Anne Arundel (Md.). After 35 years of coaching, 34 at Delmar, he continues to coach for the love of the game. Dorsey was out of work when he volunteered as a JV assistant coach. When the Baltimore native moved to Delmar for a job in 1983, he wasn’t looking for a coaching position. He saw an article about how hard it was to get coaches and ended up interviewing for a position as an emergency (out of school) coach at Delmar. He was one of three new coaches on the staff and coached under Greg Wood (Jay Green was the athletic director). In 1991, David Hearn became the Wildcats’ head coach. Assistant coach Bobby Ellis is also in his 25th year with the program while Ed Vickers has been a coach at Delmar for over 20 years. “We’ve been fortunate that we genuinely have good kids,” said Dorsey, who said he has not seen many changes in how he deals with players over the years. “It’s been a perfect fit for me and I couldn’t imagine myself leaving and going anywhere else.” Along with Delmar’s veteran coaches, Dorsey has been able to coach alongside a number of former players. Alan Preston, Jay Heater, Odell Jones, Jonathan Layton, and K.J. Trader are alumni who are part of the Delmar football coaching staff this season. “That’s been a lot of fun. They start out as eighth and ninth graders then become men,” Dorsey said of seeing his players grow up. Many go off to college and then come back to Delmar. “I’m now coaching sons of players and some of the sons of players have graduated,” said Dorsey. That includes freshman Zach Covington’s father, Glenn, who was a starting fullback on the 1983 state semifinal team. “It is very satisfying and rewarding.” Dorsey said he wouldn’t know what to do with himself if he wasn’t coaching. His week during football season includes coaching at practices, scouting, coaching in games, and attending coaches’ meetings. “It’s a source of relaxation from the day to day grind of a full time job. It’s my escape,” added Dorsey.
Although he has been a part of state championship teams, Delmar coach Mike Dorsey says his biggest enjoyment comes when he sees his former players out in the community. Photo by Landstone Photography
Throughout his 34 year tenure at Delmar, Dorsey has never missed a game, though he came close one time. In 1995, his wife postponed delivery of their daughter from Friday to Saturday so he could be at a game. Though he is dedicated to the sport, the school, and the players, Dorsey is also a devoted family man. When he sees former players outside the football field he often asks about their families. “I’ve been a part of five state championships. As exciting as those state championships were, I get as much enjoyment when I see these young men outside in the community. That’s as important to me as working a football game on a Friday night,” said Dorsey. “What a joy it is to be around him as a football coach,” Sussex Tech head football coach and former Delmar assistant coach Mark Quillin said of Dorsey. “He is the most caring person you’ll ever meet. I’m the one that’s been lucky, being around both of those guys (Dorsey and Marty Cross).” With Dorsey coaching the offense and Quillin guiding the Wildcats’ defense, their units went at it in practice. Quillin called Dorsey a pit bull on the football field but said once practice was over the pair hugged and left it on the football field. “It was all about making the team better,” Quillin said.
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Salisbury University sports notes Eastern Shore Sports Group to bring year long basketball to area
Salisbury University junior Rachel Anderson was recently named the Capital Athletic Conference’s (CAC) women’s soccer Defensive Player of the Week. Anderson’s defensive presence helped keep Meredith College to four corner kicks and only one shot on goal in the Gulls’ 3-1 win. The Bowie native displayed a calm, cool, and collected head in the defensive third. The junior center back was seen winning headers and connecting crisp accurate passes out of the back that helped propel the Sea Gulls to the victory over the Avenging Angels. The award is Anderson’s first career Defensive Player of the Week award, and it marks the team’s first award of the season. Field hockey- Salisbury University senior Becca Rinaca was named the CAC Offensive Player of the Week, the first field hockey award presented this season. Rinaca scored six times in three games, leading the Sea Gulls to three wins in the first week of the season. She notched the second hat trick of her career in the season opener at Washington College, before scoring twice against Misericordia University and once against King’s (Pa.) College. The three goals against Washington were one shy of her career high. Her six goals thus far is just four away from Rinaca’s single-season high of 10 set in the past two seasons. Less than 48 hours after taking down No. 9 The College of New Jersey, the Capital Athletic Conference gave the fifth-ranked Salisbury University field hockey team two more reasons to celebrate – a pair of CAC Field Hockey Player of the Week nods. Sophomore forward Catherine Sweeney earned CAC Offensive Player of the Week after scoring three goals off the bench in a 2-0 week for the Sea Gulls. Sweeney netted a pair of goals in Salisbury’s 5-0 victory against Johns Hopkins University before chipping in one of SU’s three goals in its win against TCNJ. Senior defender Jessie Todd took home the CAC Defensive Player of the Week award after recording an impressive trio of defensive saves in Salisbury’s 3-1 victory over TCNJ. All three of those clutch saves came in the second half. Football- Salisbury University sophomore Sean Rowland was named the New Jersey Athletic Conference’s (NJAC) Special Teams Player of the Week following the first week of play. Rowland electrified the crowd of nearly 4,000 by taking the opening kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown against then-No. 16 Albright College. He took the kick near the left hash mark and got through a hole at the 25-yard line before breaking down the left sideline, breaking one tackle and going the distance.
It was one of three kick returns for Rowland, who averaged 56.7 yards per return in the game. He was one of just nine players in the nation to return a kickoff for a touchdown that week. In the following week, junior Tim Steindl also received the honor. Steindl was key in Salisbury winning the field position on its way to winning against Montclair State University, 40-20. Steindl had the opportunity to punt twice and kicked off seven times. His two punts averaged 40 yards and both came down inside the 20-yard line. Of his seven kickoffs, four went for touchbacks, while he averaged 61.3 yards per boot, leading to the Red Hawks’ starting field position averaging their own 22-yard line. Steindl punted seven times in the first two games, with four kicks inside the 20-yard line and a 41.9-yard average. On kickoffs, he was averaging 60.5 yards with seven touchbacks in 13 chances. Freshman Andre Boone was named the NJAC’s Defensive Rookie of the Week. Against Southern Virginia University, Boone helped lead a defensive effort which surrendered just 178 yards of total offense, all coming on the ground, as the Sea Gull secondary held the Knights to 0-of-5 passing. Boone, a defensive back, notched eight tackles in the 35-0 win, the first shutout for the SU defense since the 2013 season. Four of Boone’s stops were solo tackles, while he also had half a tackle for a loss in the game. This season, Boone leads the Salisbury defense with 18 tackles, including 11 solo stops and one interception. The Sea Gulls were scheduled to return home on Saturday, October 1, for a Homecoming game against The College of New Jersey. Cross country- After a successful run in the Salisbury University Fall Classic, the Salisbury University men’s and women’s cross country teams were honored with both the men’s and women’s Athlete of the Week awards by the Capital Athletic Conference. Senior Connor Hesselbirg won the honor on the men’s side while junior Alison Schwartz picked up the accolade for the women. Hesselbirg led the men to the meet title, as he finished the Winter Place Park course in 26:04 to take third place overall. The Salisbury men scored 25
Eastern Shore Sports Group will be bringing all year basketball to Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Sussex, Dorchester, and other counties comprising the Eastern Shore. With the basketball partnership of the (ESBL) Eastern Shore Basketball League (leagues & tournaments), Beach Bound Series Travel Basketball, the American Basketball Association (ABA) Salisbury Bulldogs, training and development spokesperson Lisa Willis (ex-WNBA player) and a combined knowledge for over 100 years of the game, the league will be bringing large scale Tournament to the area. The largest AAU Basketball tournament for this area goal is set at 150 teams boys and girls in March/April 2017.
The Eastern Shore Sports Group now has a strong AAU program. The Eastern Shore Elite Academy is an Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball program offering youth in the DMV on the Eastern Shore the highest quality athletic programming, academic support and enrichment, and opportunities for lifelong success. The group’s goals are to produce athletes who can play basketball at the highest competitive levels and to cultivate strong students and well-rounded citizens. Tryouts and registration starts on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 4:30 p.m. at 28055 Glen T. Robinson Center Rocawalking Ridge Rd. in Salisbury. Contact Gary at 443-735-5139 for more information.
Sign up today for the Adult Coed Volleyball League Registration is now open for Wicomico Recreation’s Adult Coed Volleyball League. This league, for men and women ages 15 and older, will be held Sundays starting at 1 p.m. at Bennett Middle School, at 532 S. Division St. in Fruitland. The season starts Dec. 4, and there will be 10 regular season games and playoffs. There are two options for registration. Teams can pay a $325 league fee plus a $30/player contract fee, or teams can pay $550 for a team with no additional player fees. The early registration deadline is Nov. 14, with a late registration period of Nov. 15-18 and a late fee of $25 per team. Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.) and online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org. Contact Brian Workman at 410-548-4900 x105 or bworkman@wicomicocounty. org. points to win the title by 30 points over Division I U.S. Naval Academy. Schwartz finished third on the women’s side, crossing the finish line on the 6,000-meter course in 23:18. Her efforts helped the Sea Gulls to a secondplace finish. Men’s soccer- Salisbury University men’s soccer senior goalkeeper Daniel Brennan was named named the Capital Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Brennan saw time in net for Salisbury in both of the Sea gulls’ games it played and racked up 163:20 of shutout action. In the team’s first game of the week, against Eastern University, Brennan played the last 73:20 of the game and organized the backline and team defense in front of him to not allow a shot to be taken by Eastern. The Gulls opened up CAC play and defeated Southern Virginia University by a 3-0 final. Brenna played all 90 minutes in net that contest and stopped five shots to bring his season record to 2-0. Women’s volleyball- Salisbury University volleyball senior Katie Stouffer was named the Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Week. The Gulls went 4-0 at the Worthington Classic at Gallaudet University and were led by
Stouffer’s 68 kills, six blocks, and 15 digs. Over the weekend, the Fredericknative had 5.67 kills per set en route to a .407 hitting percentage. For her performance, Stouffer was named the tournament MVP. Joining Stouffer on the All-Tournament team was sophomore teammate Nicole Venturelli. Scholar athletes- The Salisbury University softball team picked up seven honors as the National Fastpitch Coaches Association announced its Scholar Athletes for the 2015-16 year. Seniors Annah Brittingham, Paige Knussman, and Molly Simpson, junior Caitlin Lake, sophomores Annie Pietanza and Kristen Yanarella, and freshman Julie Saathoff each earned the award. To claim the accolade, student-athletes must post a 3.5 grade-point average or higher for the 2015-16 academic year. In the 2016 season, the Sea Gulls went 37-6 and claimed the Capital Athletic Conference championship for the 19th time. Salisbury qualified for the NCAA tournament for the 21st time, advancing to the regional final. Four of Salisbury’s NFCA Scholar Athletes were also named to the All-Capital Athletic Conference first team this past season for their performance on the field.
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October is a month of transition in deer hunting By Al Higgins
LAW ENFORCEMENT TEAM CUP WINNERS- The Salisbury Police Department, with this year’s team members, from left, Collin Shockley, Garrett Ross and Christopher Alan Denny Jr., won the Law Enforcement Team Club Challenge.
OVERALL FEMALE WINNER- Kate Nichols, 17, of Hebron, was the fastest female runner with a time of 20:51. Shown with Nichols are Ginnie Malone, chairperson of the Wor-Wic Foundation, and Kelley Selph, Wor-Wic alumnus and captain of the race.
October may be the most difficult fall month in which to hunt for a big buck. It’s a month of transition – a month in which changes can happen very quickly. Last month we discussed that the early season is an excellent time in which to take a big buck. They are highly predictable in their movements and they often come to the same food source evening after evening. However, soon after the Labor Day holiday bucks shed their velvet and the bachelor groups, so common throughout the summer, begin to break-up. You may still see a subordinate buck hanging with a mature guy as we move into October, but for the most part, mature bucks are feeling the stirring of increased testosterone as it floods through their bodies. Many hunters refer to slow periods during October as the lull. Hunters often witness a dramatic decrease in the number of mature bucks being seen and overall, there seems to be fewer deer in the woods. Why is this? A very important reason is that the foods of choice have changed from summer to early fall. Deer will still find their way to a neighboring soy bean or cornfield, but most likely they will do so under the cover of darkness. During daylight hours they will most likely be spending the majority of their time feeding on acorns or other natural food within the forest. In our area there is an abundance of oaks – many, many species of oaks – and they all provide highly nutritious deer food. With the woods full of food there is little need for deer to travel, and hence the deer seem to disappear. But all is not
The Great Outdoors lost. As the month rolls on, bucks will increase their pre-rut activities. Hunters will notice an increase in the number of rubs in the woods, along with more and more scrapes being created. Bucks begin rubbing as soon as they shed their velvet and they make scrapes throughout the year, but October is the month when these activities shift into high gear. While not a common occurrence, from time to time a healthy, mature doe will come into early estrus in October, and when this happens every buck in the area immediately starts pursuing her. During a late October hunt in Buck County, Pa. I witnessed an early hot doe which had 18 bucks in tow. They were so engrossed in her I could have walked up to them and flung an arrow without a problem. It was quite a sight to see! There is an old bowhunters adage that says if you get a cold front coming out of Canada during the week of Halloween, be sure to head for the woods. Often, it is this first major cold snap of the fall that gets bucks on their feet and on the move. Besides hunting deer, October is a great time to be in the woods. Fall color is at its peak and the complexion of the woods changes daily. The first cold air of the season nips your nose in the early mornings and settles into your bones as darkness approaches. It’s definitely a magical time of the year.
Worcester Prep golf team looks to defend ESIAC title Head coach- Scot Dailey Years coaching- third Last season- 8-0 ESIAC, 20-3-1 overall Returning players- Seniors Grant Brown, Jon Ruddo, Zach Wilson, Reid Carey and Thomas Polk and junior Austin Taylor Newcomers- Sophomore Jacob Meakin and freshman Colby Hook Team strengths- deep, experienced, competitive Concerns- the lack of a stud Key Losses- Jason Cook and John Meakin- both averaged less than 40 per nine holes Outlook for season- Look to defend ESIAC title, be extremely competitive in Bayside matches, beat Decatur in Annual Ryder Cup
Wor-Wic Community College Foundation sponsors sixth annual 5K Run/Walk
OVERALL MALE WINNER- Nick Hanifee, 24, of Salisbury, was the fastest male runner with a time of 16:39. Shown with Hanifee are Ginnie Malone, chairperson of the Wor-Wic Foundation and Kelley Selph, a Wor-Wic graduate and captain of the race.
The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation sponsored its sixth annual 5K Run/Walk for Wor-Wic, along with the 2016 Law Enforcement Team Cup Challenge, at the college campus in Salisbury recently. The Salisbury Police Department took the Law Enforcement Team Cup back from last year’s winners, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. With a time of 16:39, the overall male winner of the 5K race portion of the event was Nick Hanifee, 24, of Salisbury. The overall female winner was Kate Nichols, 17, of Hebron, with a time of 20:51. Runners ranged in age from 8 to 70. Proceeds of $25,000 will benefit the students of Wor-Wic.
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Community Bulletin Board
AI&G events in October
The following events will be held at the Art Institute & Gallery in October. For reservations and more information, call 410-546-4748 or visit www. aiandg.org. Gallery Now through Oct. 21 - Tradition and Innovation: 23rd National Juried Exhibition Classes Oct. 5, 10 a.m. - noon - Homeschoolers: Color and Silhouettes - Introduction to color theory. Kids will learn about color by mixing paint. Each student will create his or her own silhouette. Call AI&G to make reservations. Cost is $10/student, $20/family for more than two students. Oct. 4 & 18, 6-9 p.m. - Adult: Creating your Signature Mug - Reinforce your throwing skills and focus on making a favorite mug. There will be a day of glazing two weeks later. Students will make between six to 12 mugs. Recommended for people who have taken Pottery Wheel Basics, Cylinders, and Basic Glazing. Call AI&G to make reservations. Cost is $100. Oct. 6, 13, 20, & 27, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Adult: Paint Landscapes in Oil - Learn how to use photos as subjects for landscape paintings. Beginning to intermediate levels. Call AI&G to make reservations. Cost is $125. Supplies not included. Oct. 1 - Open Drawing Studio Drop by AI&G to brush up on your life drawing skills! Painters welcome, too. We will have a live model, no instructor but a facilitator will be present. Bring your own drawing materials. Cost is $10 students /members, $15 public. Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. - Adult: Still Life Painting in Oil or Acrylic - Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of still life painting. Step by step, students will learn the process of building up an image, with individual instruction. Beginning to intermediate levels. Call AI&G to make reservations. Cost is $125. Supplies not included. Events Oct. 21, 5-8 p.m. - Downtown Salisbury 3rd Friday Reception and Closing Reception for Tradition and Innovation Exhibition. There will be an artist talk in the gallery, as well as a hands-on art activity for children on the Plaza. Oct. 25-28; Oct. 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Kent & Robin English Memorial Fund Art Auction - The extensive and diverse art collection of the late Kent and Robin English will be displayed and available for preview the week of Oct. 25. The works will then be auctioned off on Saturday evening at a silent auction event. Funds raised will contribute to the late couple’s Memorial Art Fund.
Breakfast buffet
Join us for a Sunday morning break-
fast buffet on the last Sunday of each month in October and November from 7-10 a.m. at the Galestown Community Center, Schoolhouse Road, Galestown. The menu includes eggs, scrapple, sausage, pancakes, potato casserole, hominy, creamed chipped beef, biscuits, and sticky buns.
Drop-In Art Saturdays
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, presents Drop-In Art Saturdays, a family art program held on the third Saturday of each month between 10 a.m. and noon. Return each month for a new project and theme. Regular museum admission charges apply for entrance to the galleries. For more information, call 410-742-4988, ext. 110 or email wardeducation@salisbury.edu.
Workshop for nonprofit groups
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) will host an interactive workshop to assist local nonprofit organizations in creating multisector collaboration to promote positive social change to address a variety of issues facing communities on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. Maryland Nonprofit experts will conduct an intensive and inspirational workshop on Thursday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Community Foundation’s offices at 1324 Belmont Ave., Salisbury. Proven methods of nonprofit collaboration will be addressed on issues such as economic security, health and education disparities, the environment and several other challenges that go well beyond the capacity of any individual organization to solve. Anyone from the nonprofit sector from Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore wishing to attend the workshop should register online by visiting www.cfes.org or by calling 410-742-9911.
Character Building Program
A free Character Building Program for boys and girls in grades 1-9, will be held on Wednesdays from 5-6 p.m. at The Salvation Army-Lower Eastern Shore, 407 Oak St., Salisbury. Some of the goals of this program are to help kids develop their social and communication habits, decision making and life skills, leadership and more while having fun. The kids get to work on badges and emblems that they receive at the end of each course. For more information, contact Youth Pastor Natasha Edwards, Salisbury Salvation Army Corps, at 410-422-4282.
Chicken Salad Sale
A Chicken Salad Sale will be held at the Delmar VFW Memorial Post #8276, 200 W. State St., Delmar, on Saturday,
Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A quart is $12 and a 10 oz. cup is $5, firmly packed. For pre-orders, call the VFW Post at 410-896-3722 after 4 p.m. or Phyllis at 302-245-7220. The cut-off date for pre-orders is Oct. 5. This event is sponsored by the Delmar VFW Auxiliary with all proceeds benefitting various veterans programs.
Salisbury Christmas Parade
The Salisbury Jaycees are accepting entries for the 70th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade, which will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 (rain date Sunday, Dec. 11). This year’s theme is “The Magic of Christmas.” The parade route will remain the same as in recent years, starting at Civic Avenue and Mt. Hermon Road, then turning onto East Main Street before ending at Wicomico Middle School. The reviewing stand will be located at City Park. Entry forms are available online at www.salisburyjc.com/chapter-projects/ christmas-parade. Entry deadline is Thursday, Nov. 17. For more information, e-mail parade@salisburyjc.com.
SU music development program
The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program, hosted by Salisbury University’s Music, Theatre and Dance Department, provides a national standard and sequenced program for musical studies from beginner through advanced levels. The only model of its kind on the Eastern Shore, the program holds two assessments each year, in late fall and late spring. The next performance assessment is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Fulton Hall Room 112. The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council hosts academic assessments to evaluate theoretical knowledges of music at its office, 104 A Poplar Hill Ave., from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The academic assessment is a one-hour written test, administered in a classroom setting. Online registration for both is available from now through Oct. 12, at the program’s website, www.musicdevelopmentprogram.org. For more information about the program or to register, contact Luba Paskova at 443-365-0743 or email lapaskova@salisbury.edu.
Rock ‘n’ roll show fundraiser
Support the Delmar Public Library’s Capital Campaign Building Fund while enjoying a rock ‘n’ roll show featuring The Fabulous Hubcaps at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 7-11 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $50 and there will be light fare and a cash bar. For tickets, call 302-846-9894. Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.delmarpubliclibrary.org/TheFabulousHubcaps.aspx.
CCART events
CCART (Cavallaro & Cleary Visual Arts Foundation) will host two events in October. The Denim & Dazzle Déjà vu Gala Lottery will be held on Friday, Oct. 28 at the Elks Lodge in Salisbury. Doors open at 6 p.m. to preview the art objects and the first ticket will be drawn at 8. Enjoy an art lottery, lite-fare buffet, cash bar and silent auction. Dress is casual dazzling denim. This event will support scholarships for youth for higher education in the visual arts. For more information, visit www. ccartfoundation.org, call 410-546-1068 or email ccart1@live.com. Accommodations will be made for non-attendee ticket holders to participate in the art lottery. The Holiday Arts & Crafts Show featuring work for sale from regional artists just in time for the holidays will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30 from noon to 5 p.m., in the Powell Building on the Downtown Plaza. The closing reception will be held on Sunday from 2-5 p.m. For more information, use the contact information above.
Drums of India to perform
Drums of India will perform at Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall Auditorium 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Four master drummers are led by Indo-fusion music star Bickram Ghosh. Supported with sitar, the ensemble has played throughout the Indian continent. SU is part of the group’s first North American tour. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Antique Evaluation Night
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host an Antique Evaluation Night on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 3-6 p.m. The public is invited to learn the history of their treasures from a panel of certified specialists who will evaluate each item. General admission is free to the public; however, there is a fee of $5 per item to be evaluated. For more information, visit www. wardmuseum.org, call 410-742-4988, ext.108, or email Wardinfo@salisbury. edu.
Lecture about dance and spirituality
Salisbury University’s Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series continues with a presentation by Dr. Victoria Hutchinson of the Music, Theatre and Dance Department 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. She speaks on “Dance as an
SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016 Expression of Spirituality.” In her talk, Hutchinson explores how cultural beliefs have shaped three religious traditions that embrace the spirituality of the dancing body: a Hindu devotional dance to the gods of India, a Yoruba dancing ancestor spirit in Nigeria, and the Yoeme or Yacqui Easter ceremonial procession in Arizona. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Help restock the ReStore
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County’s ReStore located at 908 W. Isabella St., Salisbury sells donated furniture, appliances, building material, kitchen cabinets, windows, doors, hardware, and more at bargain prices. Sales go towards the construction or rehabilitation of Habitat homes for local, low-income, deserving families. The ReStore is dependent on the generosity of the community to donate items that they no longer need. Free pick-ups are available in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All donors receive a donation form for income tax purposes. The ReStore is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call 410749-6325 or visit www.wicomicohabitat.org.
Salisbury Zoo seeks sponsors
Salisbury Zoo’s annual Not So Scary Halloween Happening will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, from 1-4 p.m. Sponsors are needed to help cover the cost of supplies for the event. Several levels of sponsorship are available and discounts are provided to those who sponsor both dates. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Mary Seemann at 443-944-0357 or mseemann@ citylivingsalisbury.com or visit www. salisburyzoo.org.
Reading by Dr. Zlabek
Salisbury University’s fall Writers on the Shore series continues with a reading by Dr. Katherine Zlabek at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Worcester Room of the Commons. Zlabek’s unpublished novel-in-stories, Love Me, and the World Is Mine, has been a finalist for a number of honors, including the Flannery O’Connor Short Fiction Award. She has earned the AWP Intro Journals Award. Her chapbook, Let the Rivers Clap Their Hands, was published in 2015. She is a visiting assistant professor this fall at SU. Admission is free and the public is invited.
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Autumn Wine Festival
The Autumn Wine Festival returns to Pemberton Historical Park on Oct. 15 and 16. The event is produced in partnership with the Maryland Wineries Association, and offers festival goers the opportunity to taste unlimited samples from nearly 20 Maryland wineries. The Autumn Wine Festival has also partnered with Women Supporting Women (WSW) which will host a variety of fundraisers under their Pink Party Tent. The festival also features live music, regional cuisine, local artisans and craft vendors. Early bird tickets - on sale through Friday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. - are available for $25 for one day or $40 for both days. Regular tickets are $35 for one day or $60 for both days. Non-tasting tickets are also available; early bird non-tasting tickets are $5, regular nontasting tickets are $10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.AutumnWineFestival.org or at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office.
Bingomania returns Nov. 5
Bingomania, the Eastern Shore’s largest bingo cash prize event, returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 5. Doors open at 5 p.m. for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30. Admission includes all regular and special games, including the Jumbo Jackpot Game. Regular game payouts are $500 while special games will pay out $1,000. The Jumbo Jackpot Game pays a maximum of $10,000 depending upon attendance. Increase your chances of winning by bringing three nonperishable food items. You will receive three additional cards for the first early bird game. Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door, fees may apply to ticket prices. Tickets are on sale at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and by phone at 410-548-4911. Bingomania will also be held on Feb. 4, 2017 and May 13.
State Parks honor 4th-graders
All 72 Maryland State Parks will honor the federal Every Kid in a Park pass. Fourth graders and their families can access State Parks, as well as Federal sites, for free. Passes for the 2016-2017 school year are available online at www.everykidinapark.gov. The pass grants entry for the student and three accompanying adults - or an entire car for drive-in parks - at more than 2,000 national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, and marine sanctuaries.
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First Place - Charles Jorgensen
Tourism photo contest winners
Wicomico County Tourism has announced the four winners of its 2016 Photo Contest. A committee selected the winners from nearly 150 entries. Charles Jorgensen earned the firstplace prize for a photo he took at Roaring Point. Brian Paternoster was awarded second place for his photograph from Mt. Hermon Plow Days. Hsin Cheu took home third place for his photo taken at Schumaker Park. The first-ever People’s Choice award went to Jacob Kenny, who received the most votes online for his photo shot in Nanticoke. Winners received cash prizes and the opportunity for their photos to be displayed on the Wicomico County Tourism website and in Wicomico County Tourism’s 2017 Visitor’s and Relocation Guide. Jorgensen’s photo will also be featured in a Wicomico County Tourism e-newsletter. To view all of the winning photos, visit www.WicomicoTourism.org and go to “Photo Contest” under the “General Information” tab.
Second Place - Brian Paternoster
Third Place - Hsin Cheu
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Salisbury Zoo receives new ocelot
The Salisbury Zoo recently received a female ocelot kitten named Anahi from the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina. She was one of two female ocelot kittens born on Aug. 15, 2015. Anahi This past winter the Salisbury Zoo lost their male ocelot, Ozzie. He was almost 17-years-old, old for an ocelot in captivity. Ozzie came to Salisbury from the Beardsley Zoo in 2009. Although he spent most of his time here at the Salisbury Zoo, he traveled back to the Beardsley Zoo periodically to participate in an ocelot artificial insemination project to help further ocelot conservation. Ozzie was the father to two kittens through this program. The Zoo hopes to obtain a male in the near future to pair with Anahi.
Good Beer Festival returns
With more than 80 craft beers, live music on two stages, new Beer Games and a Sports Zone, beer lovers won’t want to miss this year’s Good Beer Festival. The festival, hosted by Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, is returning to Pemberton Historical Park for the seventh year on Saturday-Sun-
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Entertainment day, Oct. 8-9, and tickets are now on sale. The festival runs from 12:30-6:30 p.m. each day. The Local Beer Garden return, along with the Home Brew Competition. Attendees may choose to play new carnival-inspired Beer Games to try to win prizes, and there will also be cornhole, wall hooky and oversized games to partake in. The Sports Zone will feature the Washington Redskins v. Baltimore Ravens football game on the Sunday of the festival. The first 100 fans through the gate on Sunday sporting a Redskins or Ravens jersey will receive a free Good Beer Festival souvenir. Tickets can be purchased online at www.GoodBeerFestival.org or at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Recreation & Parks Tomorrow Fund which scholarships to youth participating in county child care programs and youth sports programs.
Experience at Blackwater
Named one of the “last great places” by the Nature Conservancy, Blackwater Wildlife Refuge is the perfect location to see and photograph wildfowl on the Atlantic Flyway. The Migratory Waterfowl - A Photographic Experience, Ward Museum Weekend at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge, will take place on Oct. 21-23. This workshop is designed for amateur wildlife photographers. Participants are encouraged to bring their own
Celebrate Autumn with a Stroll Through History Mardela Springs is inviting everyone to a celebration of the beauty and joys of autumn. On October 22 you can come participate in En Plein Air “paint-in” – either as artist or observer, tour the towns’ 10+ museums and historic sites, take a self-guided tour of the reminders of the town’s days as the Victorian spa of Barren Creek Springs, listen to musicians, play horseshoes or corn hole- kids can do crafts or a different kind of scavenger hunt- or just relax and enjoy the day!! The day’s events are offered jointly by the Adkins Historical Museum and Complex, the Westside Historical Society, and the art/antiques shop The Eyeful Hummingbird. Other shops such as Main Street Treasures and Pacific East also will be open and welcoming visitors. Lunch will be sold by the historical societies, with a combination ticket ($20 adults, $10 children under 12) that also includes entrance to all the museums, walking tours, and musical entertainment, an afternoon Ghost Walk in the cemetery, and games and crafts for all. These tickets must be ordered in advance, by October 15. For those who do not want the lunch, tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for children. These events get under way at 9:30 a.m. and will close with the Ghost Walk about 4:30 p.m.. Plein Air artists will be signing up at The Eyeful Hummingbird on Fire Prevention Street at 8 a.m., pick their outdoor spot to set up an easel and paint the beauty of the natural settings, and will pay a separate registration for that. Buildings which will be open include the Barren Creek Springs Church, built in 1842 and now restored, the Spring House where the mineral water still runs, the 1838 Brattan-Taylor Store, English one-room school, and Barren Creek Heritage Museum with 10 rooms of exhibits of 300+ years of history of western Wicomico County. The Victorian-era Whitelock House, where lunches may be picked up, also be open for touring. The Ghost Walk of the town’s Cemetery will begin just before dusk, and will introduce visitors to some of the town’s more intriguing residents of times-past, as well as a few surprises. (Children are welcome – no scary surprises!) For more information and to register in the En Plein Air painting, call Patty Parks at the Eyeful Hummingbird, phone 410-726-8544. To order lunches and tickets to all the tours, call 410-726-8544 or email lynettekenney33@msn.com, or write to TICKETS, Lynnette Kenney, 24790 Porter Mill Rd., Hebron MD.
equipment, provided they have long lenses necessary to capture waterfowl. Panasonic Inc. will supply a number of high end LUMIX cameras with longer lens so that all students can have the best tools needed to participate in the workshop. Bob Madden will give participants photographic tips gleaned from many years as a National Geographic staff photographer. Cost is $350 for Ward Museum members, faculty, and students; $375 for all others.
Federico Longo to perform
World famous pianist, conductor and composer Federico Longo will bring his talents to the Great Hall of Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Longo is Longo the next guest in the Patricia White Wroten Piano Concert Series. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410-543-
6271 or visit www.salisbury.edu.
SU presents ‘The Country Wife’
Salisbury University’s Bobbi Biron Theatre Program presents William Wycherley’s Restoration comedy The Country Wife Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 6-9 and 13-16, in the Black Box Theatre of Fulton Hall. Curtain is 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sundays. Written in 1675, the play is still controversial for its sexual explicitness. Based on the plays of Molière, the production follows three plots. Harry Horner, a rakehell (womanizer), feigns impotence to convince many of London’s upper classmen that their wives are safe with him. Unbeknownst to them, the rumors he spreads about himself are meant to aid in a mass seduction campaign. Mr. Pinchwife, meanwhile, marries a naïve country girl, Margery, in hopes that she will have neither the knowledge nor the desire to cuckold him. Horner, however, proves to be a foil to Pinchwife’s plans, and Margery becomes very interested in the sophisticated 17th-century culture of sexual relations. Further tying together the main characters are Mr. Harcourt, a friend of Horner, and Miss Alithea, Pinchwife’s sister. While Alithea has feelings for
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Sea Gull Century returns Oct. 8
After a one-year hiatus due to inclement weather, Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike ride is back. On Saturday, Oct. 8, some 7,000 cyclists are expected to traverse the Lower Eastern Shore. Participants may choose from the traditional 100-mile Assateague century, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and a glimpse of wild ponies, or the 100-mile Snow Hill century through a quaint Worcester County town, with galleries and beautiful homes. The 65-mile Princess Anne metric route winds through Somerset County. This year’s rest stops are: Washington High School, Furnace Town, Cypress Park, Byrd Park, Newark Park, Assateague Island State Park, and the Powellville VFW, where riders enjoy pie à la mode before their final leg. Riders should consult the Sea Gull Century website at www.seagullcentury.org for up-to-date maps and directions. On Friday, riders enjoy a free welcome reception from 4-7 p.m. on the south lawn of the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons, featuring beer and wine sampling with Evolution Craft Brewing Co., Eastern Shore Distributors and Sposato Family Vineyards.
On Saturday, a show-and-go start is 7-9 a.m. Participants finish by 6 p.m. on the campus mall. A party with music is 12:30-5:30 p.m. in that area. The Sea Gull Century is among the oldest rides of its kind on the East Coast. The flat terrain attracts riders of all ages from across the United States. The ride has been called a “Best Bicycling in America” event and also was named among the top 10 century rides in the nation by Bicycling magazine. Not only is it Wicomico County’s largest one-day tourism event, but the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business has estimated its annual economic impact on the Lower Shore at $2.5 million. All proceeds support programs on campus and in the community including student scholarships and faculty grants, Wicomico County’s Habitat for Humanity, Women Supporting Women, and other local nonprofits and civic groups. Registration is $90. Onsite registration is 3-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. The Century is a rain or shine event with no alternate date. Merchandise is available on ride day or at www.seagullcenturystore.com. For more information call 410-5482772 or visit www.seagullcentury.org.
Harcourt, she refuses to act on them, as she is engaged to the shallow Sparkish. Caught in an unexpectedly compromising situation with Horner, she ultimately chooses Harcourt when Sparkish expresses doubts about her virtue. The play is for mature audiences
only. Admission is $12, $9 for seniors, students and SU alumni with ID. Tickets are available online at www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance and through the SU Box Office, Fulton Hall Room 100.
Worship Guide Parkway Church of God
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Sabbath School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Pastor Greg Carlson 410-546-1225 Full Vegetarian Fellowship Luncheon Every Week After Service - Everyone Welcome
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Church
Delmar Church of God of Prophecy sandwich sale The Delmar Church of God of Prophecy will hold a sandwich sale on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The church is located on Route 13 north at Dorothy Road in Laurel, three miles north of the Maryland/Delaware state line. The sale will feature oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, soft crabs, chicken salad, and more. There will also be baked goods, homemade ice cream and soups. Yard sale space is available for $10, call 443-235-5494. For more information, call the church phone at 302-875-7824.
Fall Festival to take place at Greenhill Church A Fall Festival will be held at Greenhill Church, located at 8585 Greenhill Lane, off Rte. 13 south in Westover on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be games, hayrides, moon bounce, face painting, and food. Admission is free.
St. Stephens events
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Oct. 15 - Fall Festival, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Yard sale starts at 7:30 a.m. King family oyster sandwiches, Homeland Singers and Kings Ambassadors will perform, apple pies, apple dumplings, pumpkin pies, sweet potato pies, hamburgers, hot dogs, face painting for the kids. Church members locked up in a makeshift jail, silent auction, barrel train ride, hay wagon ride and more. November - 4th Annual Community Love Light Tree - This year’s tree in State Street Park will be the biggest yet - about 40’ tall. The many lights are in honor of and in memory of loved ones - firefighters, police officers, military, cancer survivors and victims, and pets. All profits support the church’s mission work. The lighting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 27, the first day of Advent, with the Homeland Singers performing holiday music. Donations are needed for Operation We Care, which sends supplies to troops overseas. For more information, contact Brenda Morris or visit www. operationwecare.org. 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.
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Education
Wi Hi senior wants to mix math and music in college By Rachel Farris Every high school has at least one senior who takes on every extra credit, every club, every challenge available to them. At Wicomico High School, Katie Beach is unafraid to fill up her schedule past what many are able to handle and she takes it all in stride. “I try to stay extremely busy,” Beach said. Katie takes mostly AP classes and just started taking two classes at WorWic Community College for dual enrollment; she carries a 4.5 weighted GPA. She is in the Visual Performing Arts (VPA) program at Wicomico High, has done competitive dance since age 10 at Footsteps Dance Academy, does volunteer work, is the executive board president for Student Government Association, and is a teaching assistant (TA). Being a TA, she has heard, is “pretty rare” at her high school. Many teachers she has spoken with were not even aware they could have a TA. “I don’t think enough students know that it’s available,” Beach commented. She found out about the program through her mother, who spoke with a teacher in Wicomico County who had a TA in her class. She relayed the information to Katie because her mother thought she would like to try it. After approaching her guidance counselor, they had to find the application because so few people were in the program. In order to qualify, Katie needed a 3.0 GPA, which she exceeded. She needed to be in a math class higher than what she was assisting - she is enrolled this year in Calc II and passed the Calc I AP test last year. Not, she explained, that that meant she was qualified to actually teach the class, but she could help and do administrative work for the teacher. She wrote a letter to principal Don Brady, in which she addressed the security issue present in a student having access to other students’ grades and defending the real reasons that she wanted to be a TA. The requirement that could have posed a problem was having two open periods in her schedule that lined up with the classes she wanted to teach. She made sure she would have two open spaces, she said; this was why she decided to do dual enrollment. Her open space also just happened to be when the teacher she wanted to TA for was teaching two math classes she could help with. Beach now assists an Algebra II class as well as a Calculus I class. “It’s a lot of fun. I get to grade papers and help students.” She added that she is patient and enjoys helping others; on top
of that, she has tutored a child with autism, so she considered herself “a good candidate for the job.” This would also let her see if teaching was something she would want to do later. Though she would consider teaching math, another option is to become an “actuarian.” This profession calculates commercial risks and probabilities about uncertain events, such as for life insurance. Katie explained it by way of working for a company and recommending what version of their product would be the most profitable to produce by calculating variables and statistics. “A lawyer takes the bar exam; an accountant takes the CPA exam,” Katie said. “An actuarian takes eight actuarian tests.” She had never heard of the occupation before her calculus teacher introduced her to the idea. Math is not her only passion, however; she spends much of her time in performing arts. The VPA program in Wicomico County’s schools is housed at Wicomico High School. Only around four students from the high school participate in it; the others come from mostly Bennett and Parkside, Beach said, so “it’s kind of nice to be one of those [four] students.” She is a soprano in the program and an alto in concert choir, and she is currently playing a role in and choreographing Beauty and the Beast with community players in Salisbury. Beach began musical theater in kindergarten. She went to a camp in Georgetown and came to a realization: “I belong here.” Though she loves musical theater, she feels her voice thrives most in operas and arias. If she were to become an actuarian, rather than a teacher, she would have more freedom to pursue the arts in her future as well. Another pro to being involved in opera rather than musical theater is that she could potentially travel to Europe instead of being based in New York City. Even if she could be involved in community theater in her free time, she foresees her future intertwining her love of both fields. Katie’s goal for college, she said, “is to double major in applied mathematics and vocal performance, which is very hard to find colleges that will allow you to do that because most colleges are either science/math based or they are an arts college. Finding one that happens to have both… there are very few. Thank goodness I have found a couple that have a conservatory and a science department or a math department or even another school. They’re not only a conservatory.” Those colleges she is looking at in-
Student Profile clude a first choice, second choice, two options, and plenty of safety schools. Oberlin College in Ohio is Beach’s first choice. “It is a beautiful campus in the middle of nowhere,” Beach said. “It is pretty much as northern Ohio as you can get. It is in the Lake Effect Snowbelt so every once in a while they get like 20 feet of snow, which is very different from here.” Oberlin has a program for students who like to do both music and math. Her tour guide at the school was a part of this program. “He said that it’s definitely doable, as long as you come in with some credits,” she explained. “I have AP credits and I’ll have college credits from going to Wor-Wic. It is doable in the five year span that they have for the program, but some students do it in four, some do it in four and a half. You just have to be willing to obviously take a ton of classes to get it all done, which I am more than wiling to do.” Beach will be participating in a program with Oberlin where they allow 25 potential freshman to essentially be a student for a day and a half. She will have the opportunity to take five classes and meet with the head of the conservancy. Her mother, she joked, is happy they didn’t drive there through a blizzard (taking 11 1/2 hours instead of seven, she added) for nothing since Katie liked the school so much. Her second choice is her older brother’s alma mater, Gettysburg, which also has a conservatory and a program for students to do both. Gettysburg pushes you to complete the program in four years so that you graduate with the class you came in with, though they won’t kick you out if you take longer, Beach added. Their conservatory is fairly new, she said, so she likes the idea of helping to shape the program in its early days. The other colleges she is considering do not have a conservatory; they just happen to have a good music school. “Swarthmore’s engineering professor went to Swarthmore with a conducting major,” Beach said about one option. “He said that he is a firm believer that music and math go hand in hand, and he encourages his students to take music classes, even if they’re awful at singing and can’t play an instrument. He wants them to take some kind of music class, even if it is their music in math class (about how they intertwine with one another).” Swarthmore College is right outside of Philadelphia, so she would only be a couple hours from home. Longwood University in Virginia
Katie Beach
is scheduled to be visited in October. The band teacher at Wicomico Middle School went to this music school, Katie said, and it’s about six or seven hours away. “I will be taking two math classes and a private lesson from their soprano voice teacher wile I’m there. I’m pretty excited,” Beach said. “It will be the most involved visit I’ve had. All the other schools, I went to only one class and met admissions counselors, but this one I’m going with three alumni. They pushed for everything possible; they were music majors so they pushed for a private lesson and all that for me. So I was very thankful.” Between the upcoming college visits and her current hectic schedule, it’s a good thing Beach has a supportive family, friends and even neighbors. Her mother goes to nearly every performance and commitment possible, and her father is “a silent supporter,” Beach commented. She always knows that he is proud of her and excited for her, though he is not a “cheerleader” like her mom. Her older brother even attends her shows - though only one performance per show, she joked. On top of that, “our neighbors are a huge part of my life,” she explained. “Everyone that knows me says ‘it takes a village to raise a Katie.’ I’m just really lucky that every outlet that I have in my life is super supportive and helpful, and understanding that I try to do everything.”
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Schwartz named semifinalist
Dr. Barry Tull, headmaster of Worcester Preparatory School, has announced that senior Ava Schwartz, of Salisbury, has been named a Semifinalist in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Schwartz Program. She will continue in the competition for National Merit Scholarships that will be offered in the spring.
Berna joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Katie Jo Berna of Georgetown, Del., as an instructor of nursing. Berna has been working in the medical field since 2000, with experience in Berna medical-surgical nursing, community health, hospice care and staff development. She has also been a part-time nursing instructor at Delaware Technical Community College. Berna received her associate degree from Delaware Tech, and her bachelor of science degree in nursing, master of health administration and master of science in nursing from the University of Phoenix. She and her husband, Eric, have three daughters, Kylene, 14, Emma, 12, and Eva, 9.
SU named to ‘Best Colleges’ list
U.S. News & World Report has named Salisbury University one of its Best Colleges for 2016. The 581 universities in the Best Regional Universities category are split among four geographic areas — North, South, Midwest and West. In the northern region, SU ranked 67th in the top tier among 187 publics and privates. It also was named among the “A-plus Schools for B Students” and “Best Schools for Veterans.” U.S. News uses several criteria to measure academic quality including academic reputation, graduation and retention rates, financial resources, faculty resources, student selectivity and alumni giving.
Chesapeake awards scholarships Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has announced the recipients of scholarship awards through its Aspiring Scholars Program. Ten children of company employees have been selected to receive $1,500 each in scholar-
ship funds toward their study at an accredited college, university or postsecondary education technical school. Area recipients include Merideth Miller of Salisbury and Isabella Castrogiovanni of Delmar, Castrogiovanni Del. Merideth Miller is the daughter of Kevin and Karen Shockley, meter technician III and process manager, back office-collections, respectively, for Chesapeake Utilities, and studies conflict resolution and psychology at Salisbury University. Isabella Castrogiovanni, the daughter of Mike Carter, meter reader supervisor for Chesapeake Utilities, studies elementary education at Salisbury University.
Simpson joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Chris Simpson of Mardela Springs as admissions and scholarship advisor. Prior to joining Wor-Wic, Simpson was a vendor relationship manager at Simpson Avalanche Industries in Selbyville, Del. A former student at Wor-Wic, he received his bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Salisbury University. He is the son of Melissa and Charles Echard of Mardela Springs.
Dr. Cox recognized by SPJ
Dr. Jennifer Brannock Cox, assistant professor of communication arts at Salisbury University, has been named the Society for Professional Journalists’ (SPJ’s) Member of the Month for September. In addition to advising SU’s SPJ chapter, she is president of the Maryland Professional Chapter. “SPJ has had an important role in my life since I was an undergraduate at Appalachian State University,” Cox said. “As a member and later as a working journalist, SPJ provided valuable opportunities for me to network with professionals and learn about important journalism issues. When I became a journalism professor at SU in 2011, I knew I wanted to launch a chapter to provide my students with the same formational experiences I had.”
Goslee named to dean’s list
Amanda Goslee, of Sharptown, was named to the dean’s list at Delaware Valley University for the spring 2016 semester.
McFadden joins Wor-Wic Miller
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Jenny L. McFadden of Frankford, Del., as an instructor of
developmental English. McFadden received her bachelor’s degree in English from Flagler College in Saint Augustine, Fla., and her master’s degree in rhetoric and composition from McFadden Salisbury University (SU). Prior to taking this full-time position, she has been employed as a graduate assistant at SU while pursuing her doctoral degree. She also has eight years of experience as an English teacher at area middle and high schools. McFadden and her husband, Rashieme, have two daughters, Kaliah, 11, and Shaylin, 9 months.
SU welcomes new chef
When Salisbury University Executive Chef John Lakatosh took the reins in the kitchen at Salisbury University’s Commons earlier this year, he brought with him decades of experience — and not just Lakatosh in cooking. Lakatosh has been instrumental in the upgrades and expansion to University Dining Services (UDS) venues to be unveiled during the fall semester. During his nearly four-decade career, he has assisted in opening dining halls at Johns Hopkins, St. Bonaventure and Frostburg State universities; Sweet Briar and Thomas More colleges; and the universities of Toledo and Kentucky. From 2007 until coming to SU, he served as a regional executive chef for a Mid-Atlantic consortium covering more than 30 universities. Lakatosh prides himself on continually pushing the boundaries of what students would normally expect in a campus dining program. One new offering at Hungry Minds, for example, is the Tex-Mex-inspired Dr. Janet’s South of the Border Burger (named for SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach).
SU named to Princeton Review
Salisbury University has been named in The Princeton Review’s new 2017 edition of The Best 381 Colleges. The University is among the nation’s top 15 percent of four-year colleges, according to the Review’s flagship guide. Spotlighted in the University’s twopage review were the academic experience, the diversity in the student body, their commitment to their fields of study, SU’s dedication to civic engagement, and the variety of student life activities available. Students applauded the campus’ “diverse, inclusive and successful learning environment.” In addition, The Princeton Review again named SU one of its “Best Northeastern Colleges” and among the
PAGE 25 nation’s “Green Colleges.” The sustainable accolade is an honor SU has earned each year since The Princeton Review first offered it in 2010. SU is one of three University System of Maryland campuses in the guidebook, with the University of Maryland, Baltimore County; and the University of Maryland, College Park. Other area colleges include the University of Delaware and the U.S. Naval Academy.
STEM Saturday
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday classes will be offered throughout the 2016-2017 school year for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8. The first STEM Saturday will be held Oct. 8, with students in grades 4-5 exploring “Mysterious Mixtures: Spooky & Unusual Concoctions” and middle schoolers working on “Magic Potions: Dr. Frankenstein at Work.” All STEM Saturdays will take place from 10 a.m.-noon. Locations will vary. STEM Saturdays are free for Wicomico County students in grades 4 through 8. Anyone interested in attending a STEM Saturday event must pre-register, and early registration is recommended as the courses fill up early. For a detailed schedule and registration form, see the STEM Saturday 2016-2017 flyer at wcboe.org/ instruction_student_services/programs/ stem_program. For information, contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-4504 or gboggs@wcboe.org.
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna C. Hanlin will hold a Superintendent’s Open Door Session from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, in the Wicomico County Public Schools building, 2424 Northgate Drive (behind Lowe’s), Salisbury. Open Door Sessions throughout the 2016-2017 school year will provide the opportunity for people to meet one-onone with the superintendent. People may express concerns, offer comment, or ask questions on any issue involving Wicomico schools. No appointment is needed. Each visitor will have approximately 15 minutes to meet with the superintendent. Follow-up sessions will be held if there are more visitors than there is time on the scheduled night. Open Door Sessions are also scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 18, 2017, Feb. 15, March 15, April 19 and May 17.
Students named ambassadors
Through a partnership with the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences and the Crop Science division of Bayer, Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) has selected 16 students from Maryland to serve as Junior MANRRS Ambassadors. MANRRS is a national society with a student chapter on the UMES campus. Continued on page 26
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Area students who were named ambassadors for 2016 include Brittany Briddell and Logan Dennis from Parkside High School. The program offers Maryland high school students the opportunity to learn more about career paths in agriculture, natural resources and related STEM disciplines.
Nominations sought for award
Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business is seeking nominations for its 2017 Business Leadership Award. Established in 2009, the honor is presented annually to a person or organization that has demonstrated exceptional leadership with, advancement of, or service to the Perdue School and SU. The Perdue School’s Executive Advisory Board oversees the nomination and selection processes. Nominations are accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. The winner will be recognized at a ceremony in February. Nomination forms are available online at www.salisbury.edu/perdue/ leadership-award. For more information, call 410-543-6119 or email mllambert@salisbury.edu.
Smith receives Regents’ award
SU Web Communications Manager Todd Smith has received one of the University System of Maryland’s highest honors: the Board of Regents’ Staff Award for Excellence. Recognized Smith specifically for Effectiveness and Efficiency in Administrative Transformation Resulting in a Minimum Cost Savings of $10,000, Smith oversees the technical aspects of SU’s website and online features. Beyond those duties, he handles “tickets” for website maintenance and updates each year. In 2015, the year for which he was nominated, Smith’s office handled more than 1,500 such tickets while also training over 250 authorized web content editors and implementing a new content management system. SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach estimated that Smith has saved the University more than $120,000 annually. Staff members who work with Smith on projects have high praise. “Without Todd’s assistance, many aspects of my job would be extremely challenging,” said Dr. Tammy Donaway, undergraduate programs coordinator in the Perdue School, who oversees the ABLE initiative. “He is a dedicated member of the campus community, and we are fortunate to have someone with his expertise.”
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Quillin plans career as musician
Seventeen-yearold Lila Wildy Quillin demonstrated an ear for music at an early age. As a child, she taught herself to play the piano on a one-octave toy keyboard. When her parents upgraded Quillin to a full piano, she used those early skills to compose her own pieces. A decade later, the South Point resident has composed three works performed by the Salisbury Youth Orchestra (SYO) at Salisbury University, in which she has played clarinet for the past five years. Now a senior at The Salisbury School, the budding musician is hoping to turn her love of composition into a career. She credited Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen, director of the SYO and Salisbury Symphony Orchestra at SU for providing guidance along the way. Her mother, Dr. Kim Quillin of SU’s Biological Sciences Department, said Schoyen’s guidance had been a driving force for her daughter. Juliana Smith, Lila’s band teacher at The Salisbury School, also has been an influence. Last summer, she attended the prestigious Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. This summer, she attended a three-week program at Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music, well known as a training ground for gifted young musicians. Next year, Quillin hopes to attend a college specific to her interests, such as the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. She also plans to apply to the Peabody Conservatory, as well as the Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music.
DiBartolo wins faculty award
An “exemplary and enthusiastic teacher, a prolific and influential scholar, and an energetic and respected service leader” - this is how Dr. Mary DiBartolo of the Nursing Department was described when DiBartolo she was presented with Salisbury University’s 2016 Distinguished Faculty Award. The prestigious tribute is given by faculty to faculty. DiBartolo is an accomplished scholar and researcher. For 14 years she has hosted PAC 14’s Focus on Health. She also provides free educational programs for family dementia caregivers to MAC, Inc., as well as other local support groups. Continued on page 27
Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons Opens By: Beatriz Hardy Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources For years, Salisbury University students studied in what some considered one of the worst campus libraries in the country. It had less than one-third of the minimum recommended seating for a student body of SU’s size and less than half the necessary space for library materials, according to the American Library Association. This fall, however, that changed with the opening of the new $117 million Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC). At 221,000 square feet, it is the largest academic construction project since the founding of the campus in 1925. The building is named in memory of SU alumna Patricia R. Guerrieri, or “Patti Lou.” An omnivorous reader, she instilled a love of learning in her children. Three of them attended the campus elementary school, whose former site became the location of the GAC. The Guerrieri Family Foundation donated $8 million toward the project. Nearly four times larger than the former library, the Academic Commons unites a community of student services and programs formerly scattered across campus, such as the Writing Center and Center for Student Achievement. In close proximity on the second floor are a new Faculty Center; Graduate Student Commons, and the Office of Instructional Design and Delivery, whose services include studios for online and distance learning. The first floor is “Research Central,” housing Information Technology’s Help Desk, librarian offices and numerous computers for easy access by students. Nearby, a two-story café, featuring Hungry Minds Express and Rise Up Coffee Roasters, adjoins a 24-hour study space. The third floor provides traditional library book stacks and reading nooks for quiet, individual reflective study. And there is room to grow collections. On the fourth floor is the library’s popular Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture with the University’s archives and special collections. Nearly tripling in size, its climatecontrolled facilities are on par with those at national research universities and state-level archives.
A nearby Assembly Hall and patio offer spectacular views of campus and of Salisbury. Technologically, the building has some 600 computers and 85 large flat panel monitors. This is more than three times the number of public computers as the old space. One of the GAC’s most striking features people rarely will see: a 20,000-square-foot “lawn” on the roof comprised of sedum and other regional low-growing plants. They act as a rainwater collection and filtration system, and serve as a natural buffer from the sun, providing an interior cooling effect. Uniting the building is a soaring 62-foot-tall atrium lit, in part, by skylights and marked by a dramatic staircase inspired by the silhouette of the crab, according to the architects. Colors of ocean, beach and bay are found throughout. One of the GAC’s most distinctive features is a 147-foot-high carillon tower, the tallest point on campus. Donated by Bill Church of Greenville, DE, in memory of his longtime partner, Samuel R. Brown, the 48-bell instrument will be installed later this year. Project architects were Sasaki Associates and their Maryland partner, Ayers Saint Gross of Baltimore. The contractor was Gilbane Construction. This “library” is much more than just a library. Located at the heart of campus, the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons is expected to be transformative. Students moved in quickly, and it already has become a hub of learning and creativity. I hope you, too, will enjoy all it has to offer.
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Christy Briggs, center, a 6th grade English language arts teacher at Bennett Middle School, has been named one of seven finalists for the 2016-2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced during a gala reception and dinner in Baltimore on Oct. 7.
Briggs named Wicomico Teacher of the Year Dr. Karen Salmon, state superintendent of schools, has announced the names of seven finalists for 2016-2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: Katrina Griffin, Anne Arundel County; Athanasia Kyriakakos, Baltimore City; Donna Miller, Calvert County; Anne High-
field, Cecil County; Michael Williams, Montgomery County; Tamara Forte, Queen Anne’s County; and Christy Briggs, Wicomico County. Christy Briggs is a 6th Grade English language arts teacher at Bennett Middle School. Christy has been teaching for 19 years. She obtained her un-
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Continued from page 26 Recognized in her field, she is an educator and consultant for the renowned Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge, responsible for providing Alzheimer’s/ dementia care training to Eastern Shore facilities and organizations. She has worked on several collaborative projects with the Johns Hopkins Geriatric Education Consortium and was named SU’s first Fulton Endowed Professor of Geriatric Nursing. She is certified in gerontological nursing and as a nurse educator. Prior to joining SU’s faculty in 1997, she worked in long term care administration. An SU alumna, DiBartolo earned her MBA from the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business in 1987 and her PhD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing in 2001.
Matt Conley, sous chef in Salisbury University’s Dining Services, has again medaled in the American Culinary Federation competition, bringing home a silver award. The event was held during the 22nd annual Tastes of the World Chef Culinary Conference in Amherst, Mass. Working with colleagues from Penn State and Vanderbilt universities, he created a Conley soup/salad, entrée and dessert for four, as well as a buffetstyle meal for 12. Teams used a “mystery basket” of items to create their recipes. They had only one hour to choose their dishes and determine if ingredients were available in a storeroom. Conley’s team was one of 16 in this year’s event. This marked his eighth medal in 10 years at the competition.
dergraduate and graduate degrees from Salisbury University and is National Board Certified. Christy has been an ILT chair, facilitator for after school professional development and mentor
PAGE 27 teacher. Throughout her career, her love of literacy has inspired her to implement a student book club, an annual Family Read In and an after school reading program. Through her leadership in school partnerships, she planned the Back to School Carnival and Hope for the Holidays outreach program to support her school community. Her passion is to inspire her students to become lifelong readers. The 2016-2017 Maryland Teacher of the Year will be announced during a gala reception and dinner at Martin’s West in Baltimore on Oct. 7. The winner will receive cash awards, technology equipment, national travel opportunities, and a new car valued at more than $25,000, donated by the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association. Ryan Kaiser, a teacher at The Mount Washington School in Baltimore City, is the current Maryland Teacher of the Year. Maryland has had a history of national success with its Teacher of the Year Program. Since 2006, Maryland has had three of its State Teachers of the Year selected as National Teachers of the Year. The Maryland Teacher of the Year will go on to compete for the esteemed National Teacher of the Year Award, to be announced next April. The winner will also spend the coming year as a speaker and advisor in Maryland. The Maryland Teacher of the Year will be honored by the President at the White House next spring and participate in several national meetings and conferences.
NEW PARENT COFFEE - On Sept. 8, Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) Parents’ Association hosted a New Parent Coffee to welcome families who are new to the school. Pictured from left: Sandra Rossner-FitzGerald, Ocean City; Marie Mehilli, Ocean City; and Family Ambassador Co-Chair Amy Maull, Salisbury.
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Wicomico celebrates National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalist
Wicomico Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna C. Hanlin is proud to announce that three seniors from Wicomico County Public Schools have received recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Nicholas Jeffrey Selser of James M. Bennett High School has been recognized as a semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program, and will advance in the program for consideration as a finalist. Wicomico is proud to have two students recognized as Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program: Ahmed MoRachel Christine Bier hamed Ahmed of Parkside High, and Rachel Christine Bier of Wicomico High. All three of these outstanding students will be recognized at the Nov. 17 Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night. The National Merit Scholarship Award Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships in which students are recognized on the basis of their Nicholas JeffreySelser outstanding ability and potential for academic success in college, as measured by the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Of the 1.5 million students who take the PSAT/ NMSQT in a given year, some 50,000 are recognized as Commended or Semifinalist, and only 15,000 students nationwide are recognized as finalists. Earlier this year, the Board of Education, superintendent and schools were proud to honor two Wicomico students who were named National Merit Scholarship Program Finalists and scholarship recipients. Both of those students, Michael Li of James M. Bennett High and Tiffany Pham of Parkside High, are now attending Princeton University.
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Current juniors will be notified of any recognition in the National Merit Scholarship Program next Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed September. That recognition will be based on their scores on the PSAT, which is administered every October at the school’s system’s cost to all students in 10th grade and to freshmen and juniors who sign up and pay to take it. National Scholarship Program recognition is based on a student’s best PSAT score through the PSAT administration in 11th grade. This year’s PSAT testing date is Wednesday, Oct. 19. (The deadline for freshmen and juniors to sign up to take it on that date has passed.) High school students and families should note that on Oct. 19, only students taking the PSAT will report on time. All other students will report 10:35-10:45 a.m., and a second bus run will be provided that day.
Guest speaker Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta is shown with Ed Cowell, Headmaster at The Salisbury School.
Nobel Prize winner visits The Salisbury School The Salisbury School recently had the privilege of hosting Dr. Jose Ramos-Horta as a guest speaker in the upper school. Dr. Ramos-Horta is the United Nations' Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and was formerly the President of Timor-Leste from 2007 to 2012. He is a co-recipient of the 1996 Nobel Peace Prize and a former prime minister. The students were able to hear about Dr. Ramos-Horta's fascinating life experiences both as president of East Timor and with the United Nations. The visit was arranged as part of The Salisbury School’s partnership with the conflict resolution program at Salisbury University, who had organized the visit of Dr. Ramos-Horta.
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED - The board of trustees at Wor-Wic Community College recently awarded scholarships to 10 local high school graduates. This year’s recipients include Alexis Bloxom, James M. Bennett High School; Taylor Earley, Mardela Middle and High School; Julie Evans, Crisfield High School and Academy; Haley Franz, Parkside High School; Jacobb Hardwick, Pocomoke High School; Erica Jones, Snow Hill High School; Myron Jones, Washington High School; Hunter Morris, Stephen Decatur High School; Chase Murphy, Salisbury Christian School; and Megan Rickards, Wicomico High School. In the back, from left, are Dr. Ray Hoy, president, Wor-Wic; William H. Kerbin, vice chair, Wor-Wic’s board of trustees; and Russell W. Blake, D. Gary Boggs, Andrew W. Booth and Morgan Hazel, members of the board of trustees. High school students interested in more information about the scholarship should call the college’s financial aid office at 410-334-2905.
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Annual Breast Cancer Conference
Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute will hold its 12th annual Breast Cancer Conference, “A Perspective on Breast Cancer,” on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Presented in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Maryland, the American Cancer Society, MAC Inc. and Women Supporting Women, the conference is aimed at breast cancer survivors and others who want to learn more about what’s new in diagnosis, treatment, survival and resources. Registration for the event and vendor exhibits will start at 4:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 5:15. Presentations will run from 6 to 8. Topics include advances in imaging and treatments for breast cancer, as well as information about a survivorship research study taking place at Peninsula Regional. The conference will end with a Q&A panel discussion with the audience. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited. To register, visit www.peninsula.org/events/breast-cancer-conference or call 410-543-7006.
Diabetes educators recognized
Apple Discount Drugs announces that diabetes educators Geoff Twigg and John Motsko have been named Change Champions by the American Association of Diabetes Educators. The two made Twigg presentations at the organization’s national meeting recently in San Diego, Calif. Motsko and Twigg were recognized in the first general session as one of eight individuals in the country chosen by AADE as Motsko Change Champions for their progress work in establishing a diabetes center in a non-traditional setting (a community pharmacy), for integrating medication management in their services and for their progressive use of technology in the education of individuals with diabetes.
Pre-Diabetes Program at PRMC
The Diabetes Education Program at Peninsula Regional Medical Center is offering a Weight Management/PreDiabetes Program class session on three consecutive Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11 and 18, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Hallowell Conference Center of the Layfield Tower on the Peninsula Regional cam-
pus. The program is designed to provide participants information on developing healthy eating habits and leading a more active lifestyle. The program is taught by registered dietitians and registered nurses of the PRMC Diabetes Education Program. The fee is $50. For more information concerning this class session or if you have questions about diabetes, call the Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061. Register online in the Classes and Events section of www.peninsula.org.
Drive-thru clinic is Oct. 13
Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Live Well Drive-Thru Flu Clinic is returning, but this year as a single day event, on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Arthur W. Perdue (Shorebirds) Stadium from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Vaccinations will be administered to individuals ages 13 or older. A physician’s order is not necessary. A donation of $10 per vaccination is requested (cash only; exact amount is appreciated). For more information, visit www. peninsula.org/dtfc. English and Spanish flu shot consent forms for PRMC’s Live Well Drive-Thru Flu Clinic are available on the site and may be filled out in advance and brought with you to the event.
Ramsey earns DAISY Award
Alone, disoriented and in the dark – it can be frightening to wake up in the middle of the night in the hospital. Fortunately, Shelby Ramsey, RN, of Peninsula Regional Medical Center, was there for her patient. Ramsey For her compassion, she has earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A patient’s family member nominated Ramsey, saying: “My father was a patient for nine days and he was fortunate enough to have Shelby as his night nurse for several of those days. She was professional yet friendly in all her care. But one night, when he was feeling confused and irritable, she took the time (about 45 minutes) to sit with him and talk him through some of those feelings and concerns. She even managed to get him laughing some as she asked him about his family of girls! At 91 years of age, hospitalization is difficult for him, and unfortunately no one in our family was able to be there all the time, so it was so comforting for us to know that someone was taking the extra time to be there for him.” Ramsey was honored with the Daisy Award in a ceremony before her colleagues. She received a certificate, fresh daisies, and a sculpture called A
Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. To nominate an exceptional nurse, visit www.peninsula.org/DaisyAward and share a story.
Free vascular screenings at PRMC
The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be sponsoring free vascular screenings for people 55 or older in October. All screenings will be performed by Peninsula Regional medical professionals in the medical center’s Vascular Lab between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. A total of 14 30-minute screenings sessions are available on a first-come basis. Appointments are required. The free screenings will include ultrasound testing for carotid artery blockage and abdominal aortic aneurysm, and ankle-brachial index tests for peripheral artery disease. The screenings are for individuals who exhibit at least three prominent risk factors or one symptom. Risk factors for vascular disease include smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, heart disease and a family history of vascular disease. Symptoms include leg pain when walking, numbness in the leg or foot, stroke-like symptoms
(numbness, weakness, dizziness and difficulties with speech or vision), a family history of aneurysm and unexplained abdominal or back pain. Those currently under a physician’s care for vascular or arterial health issues and those who have participated in this screening in the past are not eligible to participate. If you are 55 or older, call the Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at 410-543-7123 to find out if you qualify for the free vascular screenings and to reserve a date and time.
Byrne named manager
Coastal Hospice welcomes Jeff Byrne, LCSW-C, as manager of social work services. Social workers are an important part of the hospice care team, providing family counseling, advanced care planByrne ning and connections to resources. Byrne is a native of the Washington, D.C. metro area and received his undergraduate degree in special education Continued on page 30
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from James Madison University and his masters degree in social work from Columbia University. Before joining Coastal Hospice, Byrne was the deputy director of the Bay Center for Independent Living in Salisbury.
Hospice names new managers
Coastal Hospice announces the appointment of two long-time employees as managers of spiritual care and bereavement support services at the non-profit agency. Sharon Hutchison is now manager Hutchison of spiritual care for Coastal Hospice. A native of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, she received her BA from Bridgewater College and her masters of divinity from Bethany Theological Seminary in Illinois. Hutchison and her husband located to Salisbury Travers in 1999 to become pastors of the Community of Joy Church, where they currently serve. Hutchison joined Coastal Hospice in 2004. She received certification in hospice and palliative chaplaincy from California State University and certification in thanatology from The Association of Death Education and Counseling.
SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016 Howard Travers is now manager of bereavement support. A native of Salisbury, he received his ministry ordination in 1982, a BS in practical theology and church leadership in 1989 from Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., and master of theology and master of divinity degrees from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas. Travers has been with Coastal Hospice for 22 years and has received certification as a hospice and palliative care chaplain from California State University.
PRMC receives accreditation
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. PRMC underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite survey earlier this year.
PRMC receives cardiology award
Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) and its Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute team have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2016. PRMC is one of only 36 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes Peninsula Regional’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that PRMC has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/ American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
EXCELLENCE AWARD - National Research Corporation (NRC) has selected Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) as a recipient of its national 2016 Excellence award. PRMC was recognized at the 22nd Annual NRC Picker PatientCentered Symposium in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 28. NRC selected recipients based on their achievement within categories that patients have identified as being most important to the quality of their care. The award is only bestowed upon those organizations that are ranked by patients as being a top performer in one of the following categories: Overall Hospital Rating, Overall Provider Rating, Improvement Planner Champion, Value-Based Purchasing Champion, and Patient-Centered Care Champion. PRMC was selected for its second-place ranking in the category of Overall Hospital Rating, Most Improved. Pictured from left: Karen Dunn, education specialist; Nancy Flurer, director of Nursing; and Joshua Davis, clinical manager of PRMC’s 5 East Unit, accept the 2016 National Research Corp. Excellence Award at the NRC Picker Patient-Centered Care Symposium.
The Ever-Evolving Apple: Apple Discount Drugs evolves Since 1971, Apple Discount Drugs has evolved into a community trailblazer in the health care industry. Nationally recognized for its work in Diabetes management, the company continues to prove its relevance to the community through added value services, customer engagement, education and offerings. While filling prescriptions is part of the business, it has become more of a convenience for customers coming through the doors for other health related care and attention. Patient education and empowerment is a critical part of Apple’s mission. Medication management and other wellness programs are offered to help patients learn how to live healthier lives. Apple also offers home medical equipment, oxygen, custom compounded medications, as well as compounded intravenous medication for home IV administration through Apple Infusion Pharmacy. Apple’s Blood Pressure Tracker program allows customers to record, track and share blood pressure readings over extended periods. They also offer Medicare prescription plan assessments during Medicare D open enrollment to help patients understand the best plans based on the medications they are taking. ApplePackRx allows Apple pharmacists to pre-package daily medications in blister packs for convenience and to improve adherence. Patients can also manage their prescriptions through the Apple MedSync program, which refills prescriptions automatically on the same day each month. The most recent launch of Apple’s Core Clinical Care center is part of the company’s Disease State Management program. Core Clinical Care offers one-on-one counseling and group classes to help people with diabetes manage the disease. The team consists of Pharmacists and Certified Diabetes Educators John Motsko and Geoff Twigg and a nutritionist and is connected to Apple’s home medical equipment department staff for diabetic footwear and blood glucose monitors.
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PRMC CEO to retire in 2018 Monty Sayler, chairman, Peninsula Regional Health System Board of Directors and Peninsula Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, has announced that Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, DrM, FACHE, will retire in January 2018 from her position as the president/CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Peninsula Regional Health System. Her retirement will cap a 40 year career that saw Dr. Naleppa excel in a number of leadership and executive roles from registered nurse at the bedside to CEO of the eighth largest health system in the state of Maryland. The Board of Trustees has enlisted the assistance of a national firm, Witt/ Kieffer, to conduct both an internal and external nationwide search for candidates to be considered as the next president/CEO of Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the Peninsula Regional Health System. Dr. Naleppa joined PRMC in 2003 as its executive vice president/COO. She was named president in 2008, and led the hospital during a succession period where she worked with retiring CEO Alan Newberry. Upon Newberry’s departure in 2010, she was named the Health System’s president/CEO. She lists among her most gratifying professional accomplishments the creation of awards to honor staff and assist those entering the healthcare profession. During her nearly 14 years in executive leadership at PRMC, Dr. Naleppa has also overseen a number of significant projects that have improved healthcare and healthcare opportunities for residents of the Delmarva Peninsula. Some of those professional accomplishments include leading a $100 million campus expansion and renovation project that created the Layfield Tower, Hanna Outpatient Center, Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute and the Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute, construction of the Woodbrooke medical complex in Salisbury, establishment of the Peninsula Spine Center, Peninsula Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Peninsula Breast Center and the Peninsula Regional Weight Loss & Wellness Center, creation of a new, modern unit to house Mother-Baby Services and creation of a unit dedicated to Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health. “It’s an honor and a privilege to lead this organization. I humbly start my day on my knees and in prayer. With significant responsibility comes significant blessings – healthcare is a team sport and I am blessed with a great leadership team, an innovative and forward thinking board of
Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, DrM, FACHE, will retire from her position as president/CEO of PRMC and PRHS in January 2018.
trustees, an outstanding team of physicians, caregivers, support and professional staff,” said Dr. Naleppa. Sayler says the Board is energized about the final year of working with Dr. Naleppa on a number of projects, including the 2017 opening of the comprehensive Richard A. Henson Cancer Institute at the Delmarva Health Pavilion Ocean Pines. “There is a personal integrity about her that is above reproach; a more humble and servant leader you will be hard-pressed to find,” he said. “Everyone on the Board wishes Peggy and husband Dan the very best and we’re sure both are looking forward to spending even more time with their two beautiful granddaughters.”
The 2016 Perdue Strike Out Hunger Challenge on Delmarva raised more than 154,000 meals. Announcing the campaign results at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium in Salisbury, on Friday, Sept. 2, are, from left, Donna Philips of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore; Jennifer Small, manager of the Maryland Food Bank Salisbury branch; Ruthann Messick, Culinary School program manager; Food Bank of Delaware; Chad Robinson, director of Food Bank of Delaware Milford branch; Chris Perdue; and Chris Bitters, Shorebirds’ general manager.
Strike Out Hunger Challenge
Since 2011, the Shorebirds and food banks have embraced the annual Strike Out Hunger Challenge to generate nearly 700,000 meal equivalents for those in need on Delmarva. To drive this year’s challenge, Perdue Farms issued a $15,000 challenge grant funded by the Perdue Foundation to benefit the Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Food Bank, the Food Bank of Delaware and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. Each of the food banks were required to raise the equivalent of 10,000 meals in order to claim their equal share of the first $10,000 of the Foundation challenge grant. This included any com-
bination of pounds of food collected, funds collected and donated, or volunteer hours throughout the duration of the Shorebirds’ season. Additionally, Perdue donated $10 for each time the Shorebirds’ pitchers struck out an opposing batter up to $5,000. The Food Bank of Delaware generated more than 65,500 meal equivalents in support of the Strike Out Hunger Challenge this year. The Maryland Food Bank campaign produced more than 40,500 meals this year. The Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore accumulated nearly 50,000 meals through volunteer hours and local food drives.
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ACCOUNTING Twilley, Rommel & Stephens, P.A. Robert Stephens, Jr. 410-749-1919 410-548-5039 trscpa.com rstephens@trscpa.com 1405 Wesley Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADVERTISING Morning Star Publications, Inc. Greg English 302-629-9788 302-629-9243 mspublications.com genglish@mspublications.com 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Andrew W. Booth & Associates, Inc. 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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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Donation to Hope for the Warriors
Local manufactured housing retailer Alantis Homes LLC has teamed up with Clayton Home Building Group to provide a $155,000 donation to the Hope For The Warriors®, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring a sense of self, restoring the family unit, and restoring hope for veterans from all branches of the military. A check presentation was held in Bristol, Tenn., at Bristol Motor Speedway during the NASCAR® Sprint Cup race weekend. Travis Hanson, Hope For the Warriors representative, accepted the year-to-date contribution from Clayton’s Vice President of Product Development, Alan Neely.
Support The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army needs your help this holiday season to feed 3,192 people. Unemployment remains high and many people are struggling. The Salvation Army is asking for immediate donations of cash, non-perishable food, and volunteers to help with program service during the holiday season. The organization will provide food baskets for 2,000 this year at the Youth Club gym on Dec. 22-23, in addition to its ongoing assistance in Nov. and Dec.. Unfortunately, the economy has also contributed to a drop in local donations. “We need $5,000 just to cover the costs of providing food to those in need on the Lower Eastern Shore this holiday season,” said Major Vic Tidman. “The number of families finding themselves in desperate financial straits continues to increase in our local communities.” To donate to The Salvation Army, call 410-749-7771; mail your gift to 407 Oak St., Salisbury, MD, 21804; donate online at salarmyles.org; or text, Give, to 410202-0995.
CF awards of scholarships SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT - Rommel’s Ace raised funds for local police departments throughout the month of August, donating five percent of all Yeti sales to local law enforcement. Rommel’s Ace presented a check for over $4,100 to the Salisbury Police department who represented all police forces. Individual checks were mailed to police departments in local store communities. The Salisbury store leader Kelly Jarvis and manager Virginia Parker are pictured with the Salisbury Police Department in the Rommel’s ACE Salisbury store location. Rommel’s Ace has 11 stores in Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, all locally owned.
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) awarded a record $452,000 in scholarships to 320 students in the region this past year. The Community Foundation administers 157 scholarship funds that provide financial assistance for college students throughout the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. “During 2016, the Community Foundation reached new records in the amount of scholarships awarded, the total amount of financial assistance for scholarships and the number of scholarship funds administered,” said Eric Joseph, CFES President. “Meeting the rising need for college scholarship assistance and the rising tuition costs is an essential part of the Community Foundation’s mission.” A complete listing of scholarships is available by visiting www.cfes.org.
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SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016
Letting in only the good, positive By Veronica Correa
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CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF - United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore held the 12th annual CEO & Coordinator Breakfast recently to officially kick-off the 2016 United Way “Make a Difference! LIVE UNITED” campaign season. Hosted by Jim Perdue of Perdue Farms, the breakfast brought over 250 local business and community leaders together at The Bistro in the Commons at Salisbury University to hear uplifting speeches and updates about United Way’s community impact efforts on the Lower Shore. Following the breakfast, guests were offered a “Seeing is Believing” tour of United Way partner agencies The Life Crisis Center, Easter Seals and a Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County build site, to gain a first-hand look at the impact United Way programs are having in the community. The day concluded with a training session and lunch for campaign coordinators. From left: Jim Perdue, chairman of Perdue Farms, Principal Salome ThomasEL, National Education Expert and CEO breakfast keynote speaker, and Kathleen Mommé, executive director of United Way. Below from left are: Cole Taustin, Beth Reid, Kim Butler and Cathie Thomas.
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I am not sure what your ife oaching political party is but I belong to the Possibilitarian’s Party “Learning ‘how to think’ where you are encouraged to achieve and create the life you is the key to a good life want. My daughter tells me: filled with love, trust, “mom you live in a bubble that is not real” and she is cor- and happiness.” rect. However, I love my bubble, I am happy and healthy in it and I also teach others how into our hidden potential. It allows to create a permeable bubble where they us to evolve into a higher, wiser and can let only good and positive things more peaceful person. We begin to come through. gain confidence in our ability to create, The truth is we all live in a bubble to experience vibrant health, to enjoy but we are unaware that we are creating more supportive, synergistic and excitit moment by moment and that we susing relationships, to increase prosperity tain it by the thoughts we think every and abundance, to know peace of mind, day, all day. I have a friend who said to attract the realization of dreams and to me once: “Veronica, you have to be goals and to make a difference in the realistic,” I asked her: “Which reality, lives of others. yours or mine?” I always like my reality As a Possibilitarian we also know better because it’s filled with possibilithat we have to work from within ourties. selves to release the blocks that hold In the book The Impersonal Life, us back from reaching our highest pothere is a quote that validates my aptential. We can do this through meditaproach: “A thinker lives in a world of tion and prayer to open our heart to the his own conscious creation.” The book guidance of our inner wisdom. also says: “When you once know how Learning “how to think” is the key ‘to think,’ you can create at will anyto a good life filed with love, trust and thing you wish ….” This means that if happiness. Begin today by being mindyou are a Possibilitarian you believe ful of your thinking and as you shift that all things are possible. You also your thoughts toward possibilities the know in your heart that when life goes world around you will begin to change. south, you will somehow move north, Open your heart and choose to trust the at the right time. I find that the bigprocess of life and believe that divine gest challenge is patience for “the right guidance is coming to you, at the right time” part; I want things to happen time. now, not tomorrow or next month, now! Also, I am often tempted to quit and About the author not wait for things to turn around, at the Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a right time. licensed clinical social worker, certiTo be a Possibilitarian is to maxified hypnotherapist and life coach. To mize the emotional intelligence within learn more about her work, visit www. thepersonalwellnesscenter.com or call us, allowing our minds to open up to 410-742-6016. the endless possibilities and tapping
The Delmarva Shorebirds n conjunction with partners at Market Street Inn, Mojo’s, and Peninsula Regional Medical Center, recently announced the results of the Brooke’s Toy Closet Toy Drive, held on July 23, at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. In total, 151 items were donated by Shorebirds fans, with the Shorebirds presenting the donation to Brooke’s Toy Closet at PRMC recently. Donations ranged from activity books, to stuffed animals, to interactive toys. Brooke’s Toy Closet was started in 2014 by Brooke Mulford, a local girl who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of cancer, in 2009, when she was four-years-old. The closet is a special cabinet filled with toys, coloring books and other goodies that PRMC’s Emergency Department and Pediatrics Unit can give to children who are hospitalized.
Life Crisis celebrates anniversary
The Life Crisis Center kicks off its recognition of 40 years of service to the community with “Rollin’ on the River,” a gala celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 11 in the evening at the Dunes Manor Hotel in Ocean City. The theme is a riverboat celebration and period dress is encouraged. The Gala will feature the band Red No Blue as well as wheels of chance and a three course dinner. There will be wine, beer and mint juleps and a cash bar for all other drinks. Tickets can be purchased at www.lifecrisiscenter.org or by calling 410-749-0632. The Life Crisis Center was founded as the “Rape Crisis Center of Ocean City” in 1976. “In 1976, the hotline answered 350 calls from victims of sexual assault. Last year, we answered 32,000 calls for help,” said Michele Hughes, executive director of the Life Crisis Center. For more information on services available, call 2-1-1.
PROJECT READ+ DONATION - United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore presented Wicomico Public Libraries with a $35,000 check recently for a new adult literacy program, Project READ+. The program, initiated by the Rotary Club of Wicomico County, will provide free tutoring to adults in basic literacy (reading), financial literacy, health literacy, family literacy and technology literacy. Project READ+ will establish a corps of volunteers to educate local adults, and will be overseen by a program coordinator. Pictured from left: Andrea Berstler of Wicomico Public Libraries and Bill McCain of the Rotary Club of Wicomico County with Kathleen Mommé of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore.
SALISBURY STAR • OCTOBER 2016
Final Word Repeal the impact fees
The Coastal Association of Realtors, the leading local advocacy group in the real estate industry on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, would like to express its renewed support for County Executive Bob Culver’s proposal to repeal impact fees in Wicomico County. As we expressed last year when Mr. Culver proposed the current moratorium, impact fees may help communities pay for the infrastructure required to support new development projects, but there are plenty of setbacks derived from this cost: • An impact fee requirement increases the costs of new development, especially for residential projects, and consequently may reduce the number of projects that are economically feasible. • Increased costs resulting from impact fees may make it harder for low- and moderate- income households to afford to purchase residential units in new developments. Impact fees can also result in higher prices for existing homes, thus making all homes less affordable. • Impact fees can result in double taxation for buyers of new houses. In many cases, those who are forced to pay impact fees to secure their building permits pay not only for their new public facilities, but also for facilities serving existing residences and businesses. The reason is that, in addition to incurring impact fees as a cost of their new housing, these residents also pay regular taxes at sufficient levels to pay for the same or other facilities used by existing residents that are financed through general revenues. • Impact fees are an unstable source of funding since they depend directly on new housing starts. The entire country is experiencing a steady decline in residential inventory numbers, and Wicomico County is no exception. According to date from our Multiple Listing Service, which tracks the activity of all realtors in the tri-county area, active residential listings in Wicomico County are down 3.7 percent compared to the same time last year. Listings are down 14.5 percent compared to the same time five years ago, and by 17.1 percent compared to the same time 10 years ago. There is most definitely a demand for homes in Wicomico County, but we need inventory. New home construction has been weighed down by state mandated costs associated with BAT septic systems and, more recently, sprinkler system regulations. We do expect new home construction to be boosted by Governor Hogan’s recent announcement to repeal the BAT septic regulation; however, we feel that repealing the impact fee for good will make Wicomico County all the more attractive for builders and buyers. We offer our full support and hope you can see the value in this crucial
step toward continued and renewed success in Wicomico County’s real estate industry. Joseph Wilson
Chair, Government Affairs Committee Director, Board of Directors Coastal Association of Realtors
Pirates Wharf farmhouse
For those interested in the facts regarding the county owned property known as Pirate’s Wharf, I offer the following information. The property was acquired in 1997 utilizing Maryland Project Open Space acquisition funds. Open Space funds are derived from the state’s portion of real estate transfer taxes. No property taxes or income taxes from the state or county general revenue funds are involved. As the name implies, Project Open Space Funds are utilized to preserve natural lands, waters and habitats and to maximize outdoor recreational activities for citizens. The Pirates Wharf property was an ideal candidate, as its acquisition protected waterfront property, protected the environment and presented a good site for light impact outdoor activities. As required by Open Space protocol, the property was purchased at its appraised fair market value. That market value included the value of potential timber harvests. In large part, because of state fiscal issues and the deep recession, Open Space funding has been restricted and the availability of funds for improvements has been limited. For that reason, the property has been left in its natural state and leased for farming and hunting activities. The farmhouse was leased to a tenant. The main section of the house was built in 1947 with additions made in the mid 1950s. It was neither historic nor architecturally significant. When I came into office, one of my main priorities was to address the deterioration of county property and other assets. The historic courthouse is a prime example and plans are now in place to restore it. When I visited Pi-
Salisbury rates Wharf, I was appalled at the condition of the house, its outbuildings and surrounding grounds. Portions of the main floor had partially collapsed and were laying on the ground. An amateurish attempt to protect the residence interior had been made by placing a tarp over the flooring. I immediately requested a complete assessment of the structure by our code enforcement officer. That assessment concluded that the house was not safe for occupancy and estimated restoration costs of several hundred thousand dollars. Not only were those funds not available, but I saw no utility to the structure that warranted that kind of expenditure. In addition, I requested an inspection and opinion from the Wicomico Preservation Trust, recognized as an expert in the field of historic properties, who concurred that the home was of no of historic or architectural significance. For those reasons I felt it was the best course of action to remove it as it was a detriment to the property and unsafe. Before proceeding, I invited the County Council, in writing, to visit the property so that they could see its condition themselves and understand my rationale. Only Councilmen John Hall and Joe Holloway responded and both concurred with my evaluation. I proceeded with removing the house, the dilapidated outbuildings, clearing overgrown vegetation, surveying and marking grave sites and seeding the disturbed areas. Moving forward I am working with MDE and DNR on a plan to restore the shoreline which is experiencing significant erosion because of natural causes and a very sharp turn in the channel that requires barges and tugs to maneuver close to the shoreline. My hope is that, despite the rhetoric you have read, you will realize that we have proceeded reasonably and with our citizens’ best interest in mind. County Executive Bob Culver Salisbury
Last Laugh
A Story of Four Worms A minister was preparing for his Sunday sermon and thought a visual might help give it some extra emphasis. He went out to his backyard with a flashlight and found four night crawlers. He placed them into separate jars: the first worm was put into a jar of alcohol, the second in a jar of cigarette smoke, the third in a jar of chocolate, and the fourth in a jar of clean soil.
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The minister took the jars to church, explained his experiment during his sermon, and then reported the following results: all the worms were dead except the one in a jar of clean soil. So the minister asked the congregation, “What can we learn from his demonstration?” From the back of the church came the response: “As long as you drink, smoke, and eat chocolate, you won’t have worms!”
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