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Local institutions provide high school, college education for studente. Pages 5-6 HOME SCHOOL- Home schoolers incorporate education into their lives. Page 2 WILDFOWL- Annual Wildfowl Competition returns to area. Page 8 MAIN STREET- Team works to revitilize Main Street. Page 9 PARTY- Salisbury Jaycees participate in birthday party at Deer’s Head Center. Page 23
INDEX Bulletin Board............................ 16 Business Digest........................ 14 Business Directory...............36-37 Education .................................. 28 Health....................................24-25 Personnel File............................ 12 Salisbury University.................. 30 Sports....................................18-22 The Great Outdoors.................. 21 Tim Gonzales............................. 27 Business Profile........................ 14 Student Profile............................. 3 Final Word.................................. 39 Third Friday...........................36-37
NEW PADDLEWHEELER - For the second time in just three years, the folks at Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Salisbury have built, and sent along its way, a Mississippi Paddlewheeler. The company is known for its production of tug boats, and for making repairs and updates on cruise ships, but the Paddlewheelers are by far their most impressive accomplishment. The new American Eagle joins its sister ship, Queen of the Mississippi, which was also built for American Cruise Lines and departed Salisbury for the Mississippi River in 2012. American Eagle was built to offer guests the finest way to experience the longest river system in North America. The ship sports five decks above the waterline and carries 150 overnight passengers. When driving by Chesapeake Shipbuilding along Fitzwater Street all we can see are the huge green buildings along the water’s edge so it is difficult to imagine that such vessels are being built here in the City of Salisbury. Chesapeake Shipbuilding has already begun construction on three new overnight passenger ships for American Cruise Lines. Photo by Al Higgins
Food Services works to provide healthy choices By Patricia Villani The importance of nutritious meals for young people was recognized after World War II, when General Lewis Hershey, then the director of the Selective Service System, testified before Congress that more than a third of rejected draftees suffered from poor nutrition. As a result, the National School Lunch Program was created. “What we serve in our schools teaches kids what we think is healthy food,” says Janet Poppendieck, author of Free for All: Fixing School Food in America. “I remember when I was in kindergarten we would get milk and a giant oatmeal cookie in the morning and then off to a nap,” says Eric Goslee, Food Services director for Wicomico County Public Schools. “In later years, I attended Sharptown Elementary School where we didn’t even have a cafeteria and had to eat lunch that we brought from home sitting at our desks. Times have certainly changed,” he adds. Eric Goslee attended Mardela High School and graduated from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore with a degree in hotel and restaurant manage-
ment. After working in management positions in a hospital, a hotel, and a restaurant, he says he has now found his niche. “I have had this position since 2010 and love this job,” he says. “Our school food service has changed dramatically and I think for the better. The old “cafeteria lady” and institutional image is gone. Today we have our cafeteria ladies or gentlemen, now called food service professionals, smiling while serving, making suggestions for selections, and ensuring our students are making good choices. All school food service professionals receive training throughout their careers in all aspects of their work,” Goslee notes. “Last year we served more than 1.1 million lunches to our students, over 760,000 breakfasts and more than 31,000 afterschool meals. We also serve meals to children during the summer while they are in summer enrichment programs, and at community camps, housing communities and at some Parks and Recreation sites. Our goal is to provide our children with the most Continued on page 4
Eric Goslee, Wicomico County Schools Food Services director
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Homeschoolers incorporate education into their lives By: Patricia Villani
Homeschooling is an interesting subject, and it seems that many people have strong feelings about the topic one way or the other. The reasons for homeschooling vary, and some of them are surprising to those of us who attended public schools or haven’t explored the subject in depth with homeschooling families. Meanwhile, homeschooling has continued to grow by leaps and bounds, especially as it has increasingly come to be seen as an acceptable educational alternative. A growing number of families continue to join the homeschooling movement for neither scholastic nor religious reasons but rather for individual practical reasons, including concerns about bullying and the desire to highlight certain aspects of the curriculum, such as the arts and music. This increasing change in attitude, combined with easy access to the Internet, is changing the face of the homeschooling movement. “The state of Maryland has a mandate that holds school systems responsible for all children who live in the state from the ages of five to 16,” says Michael Ann Yiannouris, Student and Family Services coordinator for Wicomico County schools.“We need to
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know where they are and what is happening regarding their education, that is, whether they are attending public or private school or are homeschooled.” Yiannouris has a background in psychology and worked for 11 years as the coordinator for the 21st Century grant supporting the STARS (Students Targeting Achievement Reading Success) after school programs. Recently, she began working in the Student and Family Services Department working with the student service teams that are the first intervention if a student is having difficulty in the classroom. Additionally, she supports the Home School liaisons in the schools as they work to make school and family connections and coordinating the home schooling for Wicomico County. “I love my job,” she says. “I believe every child deserves to be the most he or she can be.” She describes homeschooling as another successful process that encourages children to learn and grow. “If a family decides to homeschool, they have two choices, either report to an umbrella organization that is approved by the state of Maryland to provide support and track progress, or the
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family can work directly with my office at the County School Board. “Parents complete a form that announces their intention of homeschooling and we provide the guidance they need to do it. We are here to offer support and oversight. Parents put together
an education portfolio twice a year for our review that contains all of the information we need to evaluate their progress with each child. The review is extensive. Continued on page 7
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Craig Terrell acquired love of singing, acting at a young age By Patricia Villani
Craig Terrell is a senior at Salisbury Christian School, where he has attended since seventh grade. He’s a National Honor Society student, a graphic designer, and a singer, dancer, actor, and piano player extraordinaire. Craig is tall, poised and mature for his age. His teachers are effusive with their many praises. Jeanne Walther, technology teacher and drama department assistant sets the stage for learning more about Craig by saying, “Craig is a fine young man and has worked very hard to grow and learn and to become the person he wants to be. He has a maturity level that is unusual for a young person and has such a beautiful heart. He is the total package.” It was obvious to Craig’s family that he was interested in singing and acting. Using small miniature toys that represented the characters, Craig assumed all of the roles and sang the songs in the musical the Lion King for a family show. He was four-years-old at the time. Craig notes, “It’s really fun to get on stage, become someone else and make the audience believe that’s who you are. My favorite role was the lead in Phantom of the Opera. Next I will be Captain Hook in the musical Peter Pan, and can hardly wait to give that a try.” “My family has been really supportive of all of my goals,” says Craig. “I learned a lot about graphic design from my dad. We worked together on many projects, and I enjoy that aspect of the arts as well.” Craig’s posters that advertise theater and other events are on the walls of the school corridors. Craig has been very active in the student government association for the last four years.
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Craig Terrell as the Phantom of the Opera.
This year he is the president. He says putting teams together and planning all kinds of events like homecoming, pep rallies, and blood drives are ways of supporting the school. He likes the fact that student government encourages school spirit. He has worked with the yearbook group for the last two years, and this year he’s the editor. He is writing, taking pictures, and says he enjoys being a part of the overall process. “My Christian beliefs are also important to me, and my faith has supported me through all of my life experiences. I form worship teams with high school and middle school students, organize the instruments and the songs, and we
perform at the school chapel for services each Wednesday.” This activity used to be faculty organized, but Craig’s teachers asked if he would take it on and he has. “Outside of school, I volunteer with the A Master’s Peace (AMP) group in Salisbury, and with other artists in the community, we perform musical revues a few times a year. These are benefits and usually have a meaningful theme,” Craig notes. He has participated in two drama productions with the Community Players of Salisbury, one of Maryland’s oldest operating community theatres. With this group in 2014, he was in both The Wizard of Oz and Les Miserables. Adam Lewis, Craig’s science teacher and student advisor, has this to say: “Craig is the ‘Go To’ Student. Teachers look to him for assistance and so does the student body. We all know that if we need something done, we ask Craig. The students wait for Craig to lead. He uses the team approach and they like and respect that. Because of their high regard, he is able to keep them on track and guide them. As a result, Craig is successful in everything he tackles. He shows his respect for authority and his desire to be productive. Lewis also noted that Craig’s reliability has been repeatedly recognized by the school’s administration. “They like to call on him when a student representative is needed. He is well grounded, level headed, and has a focus. And despite all of the extra work
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Salisbury Christian senior Craig Terrell next to one of the posters he designed. Photo by Patricia Villani
PAGE 3 we’ve given him to do, he has excelled in all of his classes. We’ve been very fortunate to have him here and will miss him terribly.” Kris Fullerton, drama producer and director, reports that since Craig came to the school in seventh grade, he has been involved with drama. He has been in nearly every play – and that’s quite an accomplishment since there are two a year, she notes. She adds that he is also a fine choreographer, and assumed that task for the musical Annie. When he was playing the role of the Phantom of the Opera the audience gave him a standing ovation. “I know for a budding actor, it doesn’t get any better than that,” Fullerton says. Peggy Carey, English teacher and Interact Club advisor, says, “I have been blessed by this young man in so many ways. Craig has a passion that comes from within, and he is a gentleman in every sense of the word. As a musician, singer, actor, leader, and friend, Craig has definitely impacted all of us for the better. While it will be hard to see him leave, I believe God has greater things in store for him.” Elisabeth Murphy, communications director, couldn’t agree more with her colleagues. She says she watched Craig grow up to become a young man at Salisbury Christian School and couldn’t be more proud of him. “We are thrilled that he has been accepted to Messiah College in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and that he is looking forward to participating in the college’s fine arts programs.”
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nutritious meals possible, to fight hunger, and improve their health and school performance. We realize a hungry child can’t learn.” Goslee provides more details: “We have more than 14,000 enrolled students in our school system and serve them meals at 26 feeding sites. The U.S. Department of Agriculture funds our programs under the National School Lunch and the National School Breakfast Programs. Approximately 30% of our students eat breakfast and 40-50% eat lunch. We also serve meals at after school programs which are free to participating students. Lunches cost $2.60 for students in grades 6-12, and $2.35 for grades PK-5. Breakfast for all grade levels is $1.30. Families also have the option of submitting an application for the Free or Reduced Priced Meals program. “Breakfast is served in three different formats to ensure that students don’t start the day hungry. At certain sites we serve breakfast in the classroom. Also we have Grab and Go, where students can pick up a breakfast and take it with them. Some students can go the traditional route and enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria. All of these breakfast models are offered before instruction begins in the morning. “At East Salisbury when we first began the “Grab and Go” breakfast program, we had to rearrange staff schedules for serving because the lines were so long. We are pleased that breakfast participation has increased at Westside Intermediate, Delmar Elementary, and Fruitland Intermediate. We know that these programs are making a difference because more and more children are
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taking extra time to begin the day with a nutritious meal. “Five schools (Beaver Run, East Salisbury, Prince Street, West Salisbury and Wicomico Early Learning Center) participate in another federally funded program, the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, which provides each child a fresh fruit or vegetable outside of their lunch. It’s like a taste test that introduces fresh foods, such as baby carrots, fresh pineapple spears, local apples, blood oranges, grape and cherry tomatoes, and sometimes kiwi, into the diets of young people.” Collectively, all of these food programs offer students an opportunity to eat well, learn about good nutrition, and develop good food habits that they can take with them and use as adults. Young people respond to change differently depending on age and circumstances which can cause some challenges, especially in the area of eating. “We encounter many challenges attempting to reach our goals, Goslee notes. “We discovered that many children didn’t make healthier choices because they had never tasted the foods we were offering. For example, at lunch if we served broccoli or even a baked sweet potato, some children may never have tasted either one and would avoid selecting them. Now some of our servers offer samples of the foods to students to introduce them to new choices.” “At North Salisbury Elementary, students accept change well,” reports food service manager, Pat Stevens. At James M. Bennett and Mardela Middle and High, food service managers Myra Ringgold and Karen Culver, respectively, are serving more than 100 garden salads a day. “That’s a lot of lettuce since all of our middle and high schools offer a side salad daily,” says a smiling Goslee.
Healthy cafeteria choices make a difference.
Another challenge Goslee faces is making meals both healthy and desirable for young people. Schools are required to maintain lower sodium, fat and caloric levels for foods that they serve. The same meal or snack items that parents buy for their children to eat at home (think potato chips as one example) may not pass the schools’ healthy food tests mandated by the Department of Agriculture. If they don’t pass, the foods are not offered, but children bring them in from home and eat them at meals anyway. “Financial issues offer another kind
of challenge. As food prices rise each year, we are forced to pass on these increases to families. Most family incomes are not rising proportionately,” Goslee adds. “We are hoping that Congress will continue to expand these healthy food programs because they benefit all children in school in numerous ways. These programs are in place because it is helping America fight our battle against hunger and improves student health and learning. We have to remember that for some students, the food they eat in school may be the only food they eat all day.”
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‘Boundaries’ art exhibit to take place April 23 at Salisbury University Salisbury University Art Galleries presents the exhibit “Boundaries,” featuring works by members of the Young Photographers Association (YPA), through April 23, at its Downtown Gallery. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on April 17, during the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District’s monthly 3rd Friday celebration. The YPA assists young photographers by providing access to the practical industry knowledge, experience, resources and contacts that they need to build sustainable careers in the field. The association recently held a show in New York based on the concept of “Boundaries,” featuring 11 teams from the United States, Canada, and London, England. Four SU student artists who participated in that exhibition — Preeda Dulyachinda, Sasha Dulyachinda, Mary Bell, and Joseph Hodell — return to share their artwork with the community.
Worcester Prep builds foundations A strong education is one of the most valuable resources we can give our children. Planning their educational path is an important choice that will impact not only their childhood years, but also their lives. At Worcester Preparatory School your children begin to build a strong educational foundation at an early age. The pre-kindergarten curriculum, for example, focuses on meeting educational, social, emotional and physical needs in a warm and supportive environment. The program promotes early learning in reading, math, and science with a variety of state-of-the-art technologies, including programming with small robots.
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Worcester Preparatory School’s traditional academic curriculum continues throughout Lower, Middle and Upper School in a rigorous program for college-bound students. Students are provided a curricular and extracurricular environment that encourages individual growth and self-discipline. Well-equipped computer resources and a one-to-one iPad program offer highlevel work in robotics, graphics, video, publishing and 3-D printing. The arts thrive in all grades at Worcester with students performing in drama and musical productions, musi-
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Continuing ed offered at Wor-Wic Wor-Wic Community College offers a wide variety of continuing education courses and certificate options. Course offerings include adult basic education, business and leadership, child care, computers and technology, floristry and landscaping, health and safety, hospitality and culinary, industry, trades and manufacturing, personal enrichment, real estate and transportation. New continuing education courses offered this spring and summer include “Strategic Planning for Business Growth,” “Creating a Marketing Plan for Current and Future Success,” “Gross and Fine Motor Skill Development,” “HIPAA and the Use of Social Media,” “Introduction to Soil Science” and “Chloramines: Potable Water Disinfection with a Different Twist.” Wor-Wic also offers many personal enrichment courses in areas of interest such as financial planning, history, languages, literature, photography, wellness and writing. Free tuition is avail-
able for senior citizens and a special “seniors only” group of classes are offered in computer use. For those with more advanced computer skills, a five-course certificate in website design is offered. This certificate recognizes achievement in website design and related Web trends and provides the core skills needed to be a webmaster. Two of the three core courses for this certificate that are beginning this spring are “Creating Web Pages with Dreamweaver: Level I (Version CC)” and “Creating Web Pages with Dreamweaver: Level II (Version CC).” Customized contract training for businesses is also available in many areas of interest. For more information or a continuing education course schedule, visit www.worwic.edu or call 410-3342815.
cal groups, and hosting art and media shows. Students in grades 7-12 participate in sports such as soccer, field hockey, tennis, golf, volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and lacrosse. Worcester’s students have been honored at local, state, and national levels for writing, oratory, art, mathematics and technology. Graduates have gone on to play Division I sports at some of the country’s finest colleges and uni-
versities. Graduates of the Class of 2014 are now at colleges and universities such as: Virginia, Harvard, Stanford, Carnegie-Mellon, NYU, Swarthmore, Georgetown, William and Mary and Villanova. Contact Director of Admissions Tara Becker, 410-641-3575 for more information, and check out the Worcester site at www.worcesterprep.org.
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Salisbury School students learn through hands on experiences Students at The Salisbury School have always learned through crosscurricular and hands-on experiences. Research today is proving that this is a more effective way to teach core subjects such as science and math in order to motivate students to continue studying these subjects beyond high school level. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only 16 percent of high school students are interested in a STEM career(Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) and have proven a proficiency in mathematics, and only 28 percent of high school freshmen declare an interest in a STEMrelated field. The Salisbury School is trying to reverse these trends. In recent years, the pre-K to 12th grade school has made decisive changes to enhance its STEM curriculum so that its students enter the marketplace with a competitive advantage. The school currently has four Ph.D
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- holding faculty members teaching STEM-related courses as well as two designated STEM coordinators. Assignments such as giving students two speakers and an amplifier and asking them to find creative ways to house their sound-reproduction device, using anything from shoeboxes to lampstands, is one example of how TSS students are making connections between all areas of STEM. Ed Cowell, headmaster, says, “We want to place the emphasis on developing and nurturing classic yet relevant problem-solving skills through things like interaction and application. We don’t want to teach to the test, but rather to give our students learning skills that will benefit them for life.” For more information, call Gail Carozza, admissions director, at 410742-4464, ext. 123 or visit www.thesalisburyschool.org.
Students at The Salisbury School learn through cross-curricular and hands-on experiences.
Summer program for children to be held at Wor-Wic The on-campus child development center at Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury is accepting registrations now through May 8 for Camp Jordan, a summer day camp program for children from five through 12 years old that runs from June 15 through Aug. 21. Camp Jordan features a different theme for each week of the 10 weeks and consists of instructional, fun-filled activities. Parents can register their children for all 10 weeks or choose which weeks work best for them. The children have an opportunity to learn about Americana, animals, astronomy, geography, the Eastern Shore, health and fitness, music, and space and rocketry. Indoor and outdoor activities include arts and crafts projects, computer games, cooking, dance and karate. Age-appropriate field trips and water activities are also offered. For more information, visit www.worwic.edu or call the child development center at 410-334-2962.
Wicomico Library recognizes contributions to literacy Creative? By Al Higgins
Imagine that you are unable to read this story, order from a restaurant menu, read a road sign or write or read a letter to or from a loved one. Imagine the feelings of loneliness and obstacles that a person who is unable to read must face on a daily basis. Through the Light of Literacy Awards, the Friends of Wicomico Public Library are recognizing the people in our community who are here to help others learn how to read. The Light of Literacy Awards Breakfast will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 8 a.m. at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online or at any branch of the Wicomico Public Library. Ticket sales close on April 3. Awards are being presented to people in the community who are changing lives through the power of literacy. The areas of focus are reading and writing, computer, financial, health, economic and family based literacy. The keynote speaker will be Maryland’s State Attorney Matt Maciarello and emcee will be Phil Tilghman. Presented by the Friends of the Wicomico Public Library, this event recognizes the dedication of everyday individuals doing extraordinary work in promoting the power of literacy throughout the community. The Light of Literacy Awards bring together leaders from around the area to recognize
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The Light of Literacy Awards Breakfast will be held Thursday, April 9, at the Civic Center. Photo by Al Higgins
those who are luminaries in our community, lighting the way for others by their example. By recognizing individuals and organizations who promote literacy and by raising public awareness of their work, the Friends hope to multiply their efforts and the effect they have in the community. This will benefit those who volunteer, those who are helped by these volunteers, and those with literacy needs who are seeking assistance.
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At The Salisbury School, every child is treated as an individual. Students are challenged to reach their full potential in academics, the arts, sports and community involvement. The small class sizes allow students to build relationships with faculty, receive individual attention and strive for personal excellence. A nurturing teaching environment is balanced with high levels of accountability. Students are prepared for college, for community and for life. 100% college acceptance. Every Child is Unique!
For more information contact the Admission Director on 410 742 4464 X 123, or visit www.thesalisburyschool.org.
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“On the evaluation sheet that outlines the content for the portfolio, we list more than seven subjects and ask that the portfolio contain, for each subject, a list of texts used; reading materials; writing samples; worksheets and workbooks; creative materials and anything else that will show us their child’s educational progress. Subjects reviewed include the arts and music; health education; reading, writing, speaking and listening skills; mathematics; physical education; science; social studies; and other options that may be technology or foreign languages. “Each subject in the portfolio is rated as Clear/Acceptable; Insufficient Evidence; or Evidence Unacceptable, based on the materials the parents place in the workbook. If parents do not meet some of the criteria, they have 30 days to fix the problem. We need to see evidence for each extra-curricular event that children attend and participate in. If a dance class is part of the physical education justification, we need to see documentation that shows that the child is attending that class,” she describes. “I form teams of reviewers twice a year to conduct the reviews, and am here during the year to answer questions and provide support in whatever way I can to help the parents successfully home school their children. For example, Salisbury University has a physical education program for home schooled children and there are art studios that offer art classes for the homeschooled. There are also numerous online programs for homeschooling. Another way to go is to hire a tutor for specific subjects, but most parents do the schooling themselves. “We have about 550 County students in all age ranges who are homeschooled. About half of them are reviewed by our office and the other half by the umbrella organizations mentioned earlier. One of the most difficult things we have to deal with is the scheduling of parents for the reviews twice a year. We may be on a daily schedule, but the parents are not, so it makes it difficult to get them all in at the right time. The scheduling process combined with conducting the reviews is very time consuming,” Yiannouris continues. “I really enjoy the reviews because I get to see the different ways parents educate their children and can suggest some of the ideas and best practices of other homeschooling parents. It may be that I recommend having their children write more summaries of reading material to hone their writing skills or provide more hands-on experimentation with science. I also look for ways parents can enrich and broaden a child’s experiences in certain subjects. I find that most of the time the parents are getting it right,” she concludes.
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The Cockey family volunteering at the Delmarva Discovery Center.
One of the families Yiannouris says she has the pleasure of reviewing is the home schooling family of Amber and Robin Cockey. They have three children: Elijah, 9 years; Isabel, 7 years; and Guinevere, 5. “We began homeschooling for purely academic reasons: our son had skipped a grade and was still bored with the public school’s curriculum. My daughters were learning at the same pace that he had been, so I knew they would both be in the same situation when it was time for them to enter formal school. We didn’t want them to lose their zeal for learning,” Amber Cockey explained. Besides academic rigor, the Cockeys find that “allowing the kids to explore their areas of interest - like history and fine arts - and to explore nature and to travel” are other benefits of homeschooling. More family time is another boon: “I know so many homeschooling families wherein one parent has a really crazy schedule - like E.R. doctors - and being able to tailor the school schedule to the work schedule is a real benefit. One such family I know often has their big, family ‘dinner’ together at lunchtime! They spend quality time in the morning, when they’re all present. Then, when the dad leaves for work in the afternoon, they begin schoolwork.” Robin Cockey, lawyer at Cockey, Brennan, and Maloney in Salisbury, travels frequently for work. When their schedule permits, his family stows away on his trips, bringing their schoolwork with them. “The kids get to spend more time with their dad, we still get our curriculum accomplished, and we sometimes squeeze in a field trip to a museum or national park, too!” Cockey said. Another benefit of homeschooling is being able to conform the school schedule to the kids’ activities. “I jokingly refer to our school as The Cockey Academy of Fine Arts. All three of our kids participate in ballet, tap, hip hop dance, theater, violin, art, sometimes pottery, homeschool gymnastics, homeschool P.E., and swim lessons; Isabel and Guin Continued on page 29
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Annual Wildfowl Carving Competition returns to OC By Al Higgins L. Travis Ward was a barber in Crisfield during the early 1900s. Ward also had a passion for carving decoys that were more realistic than any other decoys, and during the period of market hunting on the Shore his work was in great demand. His two sons, Stephen and Lemuel, were also barbers and they shared their father’s passion for creating life-like and serviceable decoys. For nearly 50 years the boys followed in their father’s footsteps, producing decoys from carved white cedar and balsa. The decoys all shared a common feature – heads that were turned in natural positions and they were as realistic as possible. Duck and goose decoy carving came to an end with the advent of plastic decoys. These decoys were far less expensive than those carved of wood and were eagerly embraced by the hunting public. It was then that the brothers changed their focus and began creating decorative decoys, as well as carving birds other than waterfowl. Stephen Ward passed away in 1976 and his brother Lemuel in 1984. Fortunately, both of them lived to see the opening of the Ward Brothers Museum of Wildfowl Art in 1975. The Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition is also part of the Ward Brothers legacy. The event, which began in 1970, is held at the Ocean City Convention Center. The championship is an international event where carvers, collectors, and visitors convene at the
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The show floor at the Ocean City Convention Center during the Annual Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition. Photo by Al Higgins
end of each April. From highly decorative works of art to functional hunting decoys, about 1,200 different wildfowl carvings representing more than 150 species from around the world can be viewed at this prestigious competition. Competitors of all levels - from youth to world champions - compete against their peers for the chance to win a portion of nearly $60,000 in prize money, as well as ribbons, medallions, plaques and trophies. There are 39 different divisions in which an artist can compete - decorative life-size and miniature wildfowl, floating waterfowl, interpretive, gunning decoys, contemporary antiques and sculpture - just to name a few. At the event you can:
• See the world’s best wildfowl art. • Attend seminars and classes by master carvers for artists of all skill levels. • Shop from a variety of vendors for fine art work, home decorating items, folk art, photography, jewelry, sporting goods, carving and art supplies. • Watch live birds of prey demonstrations by Skyhunters in Flight. • Bid on one-of-a-kind carvings and artwork from renowned wildlife artists at the Saturday afternoon benefit auction. • Enjoy bird and pony watching on a sunset cruise on the bay. • Bring the children to Kid’s Corner
Once 50 ideas were written down, Audley and the participants narrowed them to 10 ideas deemed realistic and potentially profitable. Participants were then tasked with forming 10 groups of five participants to focus on one of these particular ideas or innovations. While the students vetted their chosen idea and brainstormed ways to make it a reality, they had the help of local entrepreneurs and business leaders. Brent Miller from Sperry Van Ness, Mike Barnas from AH Pharma, Tim Sherman from Maryland Capital Enterprises, and Dave Ryan from the Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development Office served as judges for the event and offered their expertise throughout. Donnie Waters from Maryland Capital Enterprises was also on hand to offer his experience and guidance to the students. Pizza was ordered from MayaBella’s and gift cards for the judges were purchased from Main Roots Coffee, both signature Downtown estab-
lishments. “The beauty of having the Entrepreneur Center in Downtown Salisbury and hosting events such as this is being able to take advantage of everything downtown offers,” said Audley. “From tapping into the local entrepreneurs and business leaders who are a just a short walk away, to enjoying the local eateries and coffee shops, I could not be happier with our location.” After the students vetted and brainstormed their ideas, they were tasked with presenting a two minute presentation to the four judges. The judges were judging the businesses, products, or innovations on their reality, ability to get funding, and ability to succeed. Audley hopes to see many if not all of these students submitting business plans to the local Salisbury business competitions this spring; including ABC’s Shark Tank. To learn more about LaunchSBY and future events offered at the Entrepreneur
to create fun make-and-take projects. • Stroll the boardwalk of the convention center while watching artfully carved decoy floating on the bay. The carvings are so perfect that many observers cannot believe the birds are actually carved from a block of wood. The delicate carving and attention to detail makes some observers believe they are looking at actual features that have been glued to carvings. And, despite the numerous “Please Do Not Touch” signs, it is nearly impossible for a newcomer to keep his or her hands in his or her pockets. Yes, the carvings and paintings are that amazing! This is an event you do not want to miss.
SU partners with LaunchSby for student enrichment The Entrepreneur Center in Downtown Salisbury welcomed 50 freshman students from Salisbury University for its Race to Innovate event on Thursday March 12. This second installment the event proved to be a huge success as Prof. Bill Burke committed his students from the SU Living Learning Community dedicated to the study of business. The Living Learning Community is a program wherein students of similar majors stay in the same dorms. The purpose is to foster creative thinking among each of the disciplines. Race to Innovate is a fast paced two hour event meant to prepare participants for business pitch competitions such as Bernstein, Shore Hatchery and Shark Tank. Bobby Audley, LaunchSBY Coordinator, served as the host for the evening. Audley started the day by asking all 50 participants to write a business, product idea or innovation on the white boards in the Entrepreneur Center. ‘
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Team works to revitalize Main Street in Salisbury By Patricia Villani
“Our motivation to create a superb downtown area is linked to Mayor Jim Ireton’s revitalization efforts to make Salisbury a dynamic city. We are making every effort to ensure that our plans respond to resident and business needs alike,” says Amanda Pollack, P.E., deputy director of the Department of Public Works. She is working with Paul Mauser, a project engineer, on the Main Street plan. “It’s a work in progress right now,” she says, “and we are looking forward to completing the planning and beginning the first of our three phases of construction this fall.” “When we started thinking about what we wanted for downtown, we thought about consistency, open spaces, safety, access, light, and a really classy look, among other attributes. So we had our work cut out for us. We hired a firm with an excellent reputation to help us put it all together, called A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT.) They are an engineering firm with branches throughout the east coast. “During the process of gathering information at numerous meetings and downtown walks, we began documenting the things that we didn’t like and knew we wanted to change, including the street’s infrastructure. For example, now we have trees blocking the views of historic buildings, dim and mismatched street lights, bumpy sidewalks, antiquated water mains, storm drains and old clay sewers, and an overall disjointed look,” Pollack notes. “It didn’t make sense to go with a less expensive cosmetic approach where we would make some decorative changes and then watch the street being torn up in a few years because of aging utilities. In our new plans, we are replacing the water mains, storm drains, sewers and other utilities first before we do anything else. “A consistent look is being planned for East and West Main Street,” she reports. “We are adding 100 new trees that work well on streets. I was surprised to learn how complex some of the landscaping decisions can be for city streets. For example, we are selecting trees that won’t grow to have wide limbs that can eventually become a safety hazard, or horizontal roots that will push up sidewalks. We are placing special soil with a natural barrier underneath the sidewalks and using a landscaping strip of porous pavers to divert storm water to water them. This is an environmental advantage because we will be reducing storm water runoff. Also we are selecting four or five different native species of trees; this way, they all won’t be affected if a disease attacks one type.
Amanda Pollack and Paul Mauser checking out the specs for the new Main Street. Photo by Patricia Villani
“In keeping with Maryland’s environmental focus and Green Streets program, bio-retention areas are planned that will look like attractive landscaped areas but are another means of naturally filtering storm water. We are also adding outdoor seating along the street along with planters, some of them higher than usual, so people can sit, eat, or chat and have an element of privacy. We are thinking of planting herbs in some of the planters and are working with a group called Green SBY to make this happen; they are providing advice on planter locations and types of plants that will thrive. The thinking is that restaurants could use the fresh herbs while cooking, and of course many herbs are aromatic and flower during the year for all to enjoy. Another feature of the streetscape will be unobtrusive trash receptacles and recycling cans, and street lights that can accommodate banners and holiday decorations,” continues Pollack. “We are planning a new pedestrian plaza on Division Street in front of our Government Office Building. There will be seating, picnic tables, attractive landscaping, and a water feature. We hope to make this area a recreational space that people enjoy using. “Salisbury has an active and large biking crowd, so we are designing shared bike and car lanes on the east side of East Main Street, and we will have a five foot designated bike lane on West Main, which is a one way street. We’ll also have 21 conveniently placed bike racks so bikers can park and walk anywhere downtown. “In keeping with creating a more user-friendly environment, we are plan-
ning two raised-table intersections to make it easier for persons with disabilities to negotiate the area. Raised- intersections eliminate curbs and ramps and also slow down traffic with an effect similar to a speed bump. This type of intersection can be esthetically pleasing and constructed with attractive patterns. “In the raised-intersections, there are no curbs, so we want to be sure cars can’t go up on the sidewalks. We are placing bollards there, which are short vertical posts designed to obstruct the passage of motor vehicles. We are also adding bollards that are retractable in certain areas that will be unseen and flat to street level but can be raised when we have events and would like to close off parts of the street. We will have new cement sidewalks on both sides of the street as well. Streets will remain black asphalt, but will have 10 foot wide red brick crosswalks, which will be another way to make our streets more accommodating. “We also have added more parking on the streets which will be advantageous for business owners. In fact, we have some new businesses moving downtown as the result of learning about our plans. We are also investigating opportunities to offer the option of wiring for fiber optics for high speed Internet which will make many businesses more user-friendly for patrons if they decide to choose this capability,” Pollack adds.
PAGE 9 “We are changing our individual parking meter system and have some options there. We are looking at one meter box for an entire area. There are some new features that we are investigating: a solar meter box to cut down on electricity costs, and a system wired so that persons can use their phones to ‘put more money in the meter.’ “Our intent is to complete all construction in three phases, each phase taking a year to complete. What we are most concerned about is making this process as easy as possible on businesses and the general public. As such, construction phases are being considered to be completed a block at a time. We are planning traffic control thoughtfully, with extra signs and alternate parking. We are ensuring that people who come here will have good access to buildings during the renovations. As with any project of this magnitude, we expect the usual dust and dirt, but we are hoping everyone who visits will focus on the end result and realize that the inconveniences are temporary,” says Pollack. “Working on this project has been very satisfying,” says Paul Mauser, “because we can look out of our windows and picture how terrific the final result will be.” Pollack adds, “I agree with Paul. These changes are going to benefit every downtown visitor and business in so many ways, that I can hardly wait to see our plans become a reality.”
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Celebrate Earth Day at the Zoo By Al Higgins
Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970. Forty-five years later we are still doing what we can to make the Earth a better place to live. In our community, the Salisbury Zoo will serve as the epicenter of activities for Earth Day. On Saturday, April 25 the Zoo Stampede, sponsored by Vernon Powell Shoes, kicks off the day’s programs at 9 a.m. The race is a 5K event with age categories ranging from ages 12 and under to 70 and above. The first 150 participants will receive a free race t-shirt. Runners can pre-register at VP Shoes for $20 or at the Salisbury Zoo. A printable registration form is available online at www.salisburyzoo.org. Registration the day of the event will be held between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. for $25. For more information, contact Mary Seemann at 410-860-6880, ext. 8.
Earth Day activities begin at 10 a.m. Games and demonstrations will help raise awareness about the world in which we live. Over 20 earth friendly exhibitors will be at the zoo to provide education on how you can become an environmental steward. The event is free to the public, with some activities requiring a small fee. Some of the exhibitors include: Wicomico County Humane Society, Lower Shore Herb Society, Nanticoke Watershed Alliance, Worchester County Health Department, Chincoteague Bay Field Station and the National Aquarium in Baltimore Marine Animal Rescue Program. The day’s events are an excellent way to introduce youngsters to the natural world around us. The Eastern Shore is blessed with incredible beauty and we should all learn how to preserve it, in any way that we can.
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Public Works adjusts to smaller budget and smaller staff By Patricia Villani
John B. Redden, Jr., P.E., deputy director of Public Works, is a licensed civil engineer with 27 years working for Wicomico County, and has been in his current job 15 years. The varied aspects of his work have kept his interest and he still finds it rewarding. He keeps busy managing oversight of 700 miles of county roads; 26 bridges; 10 dams; and two ferries. “It’s easier if we look at the work from a seasonal perspective” he says. “Everyone usually thinks ‘potholes’ when they think about my office, especially in the springtime, but we do a lot more than that.” “To provide a brief overview, in spring, we fill potholes and re-grade dirt roads that need repair. We also repair guardrails and bridges and check and make road drainage repairs. In the summer, we mow the grass at least four times during the season along rural roads, and where there are sidewalks, we repair them also. In fall, we street sweep to remove leaves and debris, prune trees where necessary, as well as resurface and restripe roads. In winter, we spend time maintaining all of the equipment that we use for all of these
tasks, and of course, if there is a snow emergency, we are ready to handle it,” Redden notes. “We oversee the 26 bridges in the County, repair the guardrails and the railings, and keep the roads in good repair. Bridges, once built, usually last a long time. The dams, 10 of them, need regular road repairs but it is the structures underneath the roads that need to be checked and maintained. We are now in the process of planning the replacement of the Morris Mill Dam and are hoping to begin construction this fall. This high hazard dam also needs new overflow pipes which have rusted and a draw-down device.” “We maintain two ferries, the Upper Ferry and the historic Whitehaven Ferry. They both run on cables and are in need of repairs regularly as they make more than 200,000 trips a year. The Whitehaven Ferry has existed for centuries, predates Wicomico County and is part of our heritage. The ferries are essential to those who use them for work, school, and shopping, so it is critical to keep them running and in good shape,” adds Redden. “Along some of the county roads are sidewalks, and it’s our job to maintain those that are outside of the city limits.
Church St. Philip’s celebrates 100 years St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Quantico will celebrate its 100th anniversary this spring. In an effort to create awareness of this historic site and raise funds, St. Philip’s is sponsoring a series of four day trips, open to the public. Each of the four trips will be organized by Priscilla Timken who can be reached at 443-366-2784 or Info@ chesapeaketourplanner.com. The first trip is Wednesday, March 4 to the Philadelphia Flower Show. The show includes demonstrations, lectures, vendors, displays, etc. There is the option to dine at the upscale City Tavern. Lunch is $28, separate from the trip cost of $78 (includes the bus and ticket to flower show). Another luncheon choice is Reading Market. Few tickets remain. The second trip is to NYC to see the musical, An American in Paris on Sunday, May 17. The cost is $182 which includes the bus and theatre ticket. Lunch options include brunch at the Times Square Marriott at The View, for $82 which includes tax and tips. A third trip is planned for early fall to Dorchester County for The Harriet Tubman Tour. Timken, owner/tour guide of Chesapeake Tours, is a certi-
fied Tubman guide. Currently, the tour might include Old Trinity Church, The Safe House, The General Store, communities on the water, Blackwater Refuge, the one room log cabin, etc. A fourth trip is planned for Williamsburg, near Thanksgiving, for a church service at Bruton Parish Episcopal Church established in 1674 which features the governor’s pew, a bronze lectern, an Aeolian-Skinner organ and more. The trip will also include a
We also need to ensure that they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for use by persons with disabilities. “One of the biggest challenges we continue to face began during the recession, about five years ago. The state Highway User Revenues that includes portions of new car and gasoline taxes were reallocated to other state budget categories. This caused our budget to be reduced by 90%. We had to operate at a huge loss, and had a reduction in force losing about half our staff. We had some difficult choices to make regarding where to cut corners with our mandate. Unfortunately, we had to cut back on road maintenance and focus on potholes and emergency road repairs. We also increased crack sealing rather than the more expensive repaving, which doesn’t look terrific but is a good temporary fix,” continues Redden. “We’ve had to give up altogether some tasks that were not of the highest priority, for example, herbicide spraying to eliminate the weeds that crop up in the cracks where the roads meet the curbs. We also had to place a moratorium on street sweeping which we recently began again in some locales.” Redden concludes, “When you’ve
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dropped from 70 to 38 employees, some compromises have to made, and we hope our residents understand these choices and are able to compromise and be patient with us. I will say that the staff here is wonderful and does everything they can do to keep our Roads Department viable. They want to do more but the funds are just too limited.”
Thanksgiving meal, the option for a carriage ride, and shopping. St. Philip’s will hold a 100th anniversary celebration at its church building on Sunday, May 3. The day will include the Bishop Provisional, The Rt. Rev. Henry Nutt Parsley Jr. and St. Philip’s Worship Leader, Father Nathaniel Pierce presiding, the Bells on the Bay bell ringers, a brunch and fellowship. RSVP to Ginny Zirkel at 410-860-8818 or drbelle@0411@gmail. com. For more information on the church, visit stphilipschurchquantico. org.
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Enjoy a Renaissance joust by Blue Run Jousting and celebrate the spectacle of a medieval tournament 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall Lawn. Lords and ladies compete in a variety of equestrian games, displaying skills with swords, spears, maces and lances, culminating with a head-tohead competitive joust in full armor. Guests are invited to wear Renaissance attire. A question-and-answer session follows each tournament. Renaissance-themed concessions will be available. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410-543-6271 or visit www.salisbury.edu.
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Personnel Beauchamp joins DVB
Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces veterans, welcomes Army National Guard Staff Sergeant Lee Beauchamp, PE, to Beauchamp its team. Most recently, Beauchamp served as the public works director for Wicomico County. Additional experience includes serving as a staff engineer for AES Architect, project engineer for the City of Salisbury Public Works and deputy director of environmental services for the Town of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. He also has experience in the private sector with his own business, Beauchamp Custom Carpentry Corporation based in Salisbury. Beauchamp received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Delaware and a master’s of business administration from Wilmington University. He serves in the Army National Guard as a staff sergeant for Delaware Army National Guard where he has 15 years of service.
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Library director receives award
Executive Director, Andrea Berstler, is this year’s recipient of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. This award recognizes and celebrates an individual or organization that supports, promotes, encourages and fosters entrepreneurship in our community. This year’s award was presented in recognition of Wicomico Public Libraries’ work in strengthening its business partnership through several new initiatives, most notably the Entrepreneur Center and the Launch/SBY project.
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Apple Discount Drugs welcomes Carlos Mir as operations manager of Apple Discount Drugs in Berlin. Mir will be responsible for managing day to day operations in Berlin and will assist in a marketing capacity with the company’s website, email blasts and promotions. Formerly the vice president of operations and marketing at Stratosphere trampoline park, Mir Mir also has 18 years of experience in the non-profit sector. He has worked for Women Supporting Women, the American Diabetes Association and Multiple Sclerosis Society. He has a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from Salisbury University.
Becker Morgan Group welcomes Joseph A. DeGrace and David J. Botscheller. Joseph A. DeGrace joins the Dover, Del. office as a designer. He graduated with a bachelor of architecture from New York Institute Grace of Technology and earned an associate’s in architectural engineering from Delaware Technical Community College. David J. Botscheller joins the Salisbury office as a designer. He gradun about advertising in the Salisbury STAR Robson named chair ated with a bachelor Bruce W. Robson, Certified Finanof architecture from cial Planner (CFP), has accepted the dvertising representative at 302-519-8711 Marywood Univer2015 chairmanship of the Financial Botscheller Advisors Council of the Financial Serailsity. genglish@mspublications.com vices Institute, Inc. FSI is the principle DeSantis joins Fisher Architecture advocacy organizaFisher Architecture LLC has antion for independent nounced the addition of Christopher financial advisors DeSantis to its team of architectural and their clients. designers. Robson is a 30DeSantis graduated from the Univer- year financial plansity of Kentucky and received a master ning veteran and a of architecture degree from Virginia co-founder of ComTech in 2014, specializing in structures. prehensive Financial Chris has been a mason for over 20 Solutions located years working for his family business. at 953 Mt. Hermon He also has building, heavy construcRd., Salisbury. Robson tion and design-build experience with
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Thompson joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Ken Thompson of Salisbury as project manager. Before coming to Wor-Wic, he was the director of project management at Cambridge International in Cambridge. Thompson Thompson has 18 years of experience in construction project management. He received his associate’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Guam.
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Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Inc., has announced the release of their new website, www.dbfinc.com.The site includes a new look and new features and information for visitors. Improved navigation allows easier access to company news and history, information about the firm’s services, project experience, staff, and employment opportunities. The new website contains over 50 pages, including samples of recent project experience and news releases.
LESHC annual meeting, awards
The Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Area will hold their 15th Annual Luncheon Meeting & Heritage Awards on Wednesday, April 29, at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center Flanders Room in Salisbury, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Venue includes luncheon, silent auction fundraiser, 20 mini grant project exhibits and Heritage Award honors. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Susan B.M. Langley, the State of Maryland underwater archaeologist and director of the Maryland Maritime Archaeology Program within the SHPOs Office of Preservation Services. Cost is $30 per person and the deadline to register is April 24. Payments must be made in advance, and can be made online, mailed to the LESCH office or delivered in person (209 W. Main St., Ste. 309). Sponsorships are available at various levels, beginning at $100. Items for the silent auction fundraiser are needed. Deadline for sponsorships and silent auction items is April 20. Call 410-677-4706, email leshc1@ aol.com or visit www.lowershoreheritage.org to learn more on how to register.
Women in Business luncheon
The Strong Women in Business networking luncheon will be held noon to 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce. Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore President Jayme Hayes will speak about the importance of strong business women in the community serving as mentors to children.
Bring a lunch or have lunch provided for you for $8. Register online at www. marylandcapital.org. For more information, contact Lisa Twilley, MCE coordinator, at ltwilley@ marylandcapital.org or 410-546-1900.
Telewire to attend TAG Convention
Telewire, Inc., a leading provider of unified communications, has announced that Bryan Murfree, company president, has been invited to attend the Technology Assurance Group’s (TAG) 15th Annual Convention on April 19-22, in Savannah, Ga. The purpose of the convention is to bring together the brightest leaders and most progressive thinkers in the technology industry to share best business practices and mutually contribute towards one another’s growth. The event is invite-only and is reserved for elite organizations with a track record of innovation, customercentric business philosophy and a desire to serve their local community.
SBE/MBE Workshop
The MCE Women’s Business Center will host a free Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise Workshop (SBE) on Friday, April 24, at the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. The MBE program will provide an Application Assistance class which will offer a comprehensive review of the certification process that is administered by the Maryland Department of Transportation Office (MDOT) of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE). MBE will cover the benefits of certification. The SBE/MBE workshop provides valuable information to small, minority, and/or women-owned firms seeking to expand their business through MDOT. Pre-registration is required and you may sign up online at www.marylandcapital.org. For more information, contact Lisa Twilley, outreach coordinator, at 410-546-1900 or ltwilley@marylandcapitalenterprises.org.
DVB to build Academic Commons
Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces veterans, has been contracted by Gilbane Inc. to provide general trades on the new Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Common (GAC). At 224,071 square feet, the $111.4 million facility will be the largest academic building in Salisbury University history. The space will be home to the University’s new library, classroom, research and study space. Located on the site of the demolished Caruthers Hall, the GAC is nearly four times larger (and twice as tall) than Blackwell library, and will be visible from all parts of main campus. The
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services office at Wor-Wic Community College on Thursday, April 9, from 4 to 7 p.m., in Room 303 in Guerrieri Hall at the college campus in Salisbury. More than 40 area employers are planning to participate in the fair. Job seekers do not need to register to attend, but they should come dressed in interview attire and bring resumes to give to interested employers. For more information, call 410-3342903.
Delmarva Power offers free trees
HALO DONATION - The Bank of Delmarva recently made a $500 donation to HALO, Hope and Life Outreach, a local organization that helps the less fortunate with food and shelter. Throughout the year, bank employees contribute money to a Casual Day Fund in order to dress casually on Fridays. The monies collected are then donated to various organizations in the community. Pictured from left: Nancy Shrieves, AVP, branch manager; Kristin Williams, head teller and Celeste Savage, executive director, HALO.
construction project is expected to have a regional impact of some $238 million and support some 350 jobs in the local area.
Job fair at Wor-Wic
The public is invited to attend a free job fair being offered by the career
Delmarva Power is providing 1,500 free trees to customers in Maryland and Delaware through the Energy-Saving Trees program. It’s the fifth year of the Delmarva Power-Arbor Day Foundation partnership that provides two trees per household while supplies last. This year, the free trees are more developed as they’re lightly branched and two to four feet in height. The EnergySaving Trees program helps customers conserve energy and reduces household electricity bills through strategic tree planting. Delmarva Power customers can reserve up to two free trees by visiting www.arborday.org/delmarva or by calling 1-855-670-2772.
United Way accepting applications The annual application process for
local non-profit programs seeking funding for 2016 from the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is now open. Nonprofit organizations providing programs for Lower Shore residents which are in any of United Way’s three impact areas of health, education or financial stability are encouraged to apply for funding no later than April 17. A complete list of requirements, funding application and instructions are available online at www.unitedway4us.org. Decisions will be communicated in July with payments to begin in January. For more information, contact Pam Gregory, United Way Community Impact manager at 410-742-5143 or pamela@unitedway4us.org.
CFES offers grants
The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore (CFES) encourages local nonprofits to submit Letters of Inquiry for programs or projects that may qualify for grants from the Foundation’s Small Grants Program. The program provides support to address a wide range of needs including pilot projects, emergencies, organizational improvement and capacity building/technical assistance. Grants range on average from $200 - $2,000 with larger requests invited after consultation with staff. There is no deadline for submission; letters of inquiry are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Contact Heather Tow-
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Dash for the K-9’s
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Troop 1161 is sponsoring a 5K run and fun walk - Dash for the K-9’s - on Saturday, April 11, at Pemberton Historical Park in Salisbury. Troop 1161 is sponsoring the 5K to help the local K-9 units and earn their Bronze award. The run will begin at 9 a.m. with check-in starting at 8 a.m. The first 100 5K participants will receive a free t-shirt. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 the day of the race. The Fun Walk is $5. Everyone is welcome to participate. For more information or a registration form, email dashforthek9s@gmail. com.
AI&G exhibit seeks entries
The Art Institute & Gallery in Salisbury seeks entries for a juried art exhibition, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, which celebrates baseball. Cash awards total $1,000. Entries will be accepted from artists ages 18 and older in all visual arts media (excluding video). Artists are invited to interpret baseball in their own art form. Details and entry forms are available at www.aiandg.org or by calling 410546-4748.
Antique appraisals
Westside Historical Society will hold their second program in the Saving Our Traditions Series at 2 p.m. on April 12, at the Mardela Volunteer Fire Co. Similar to the “Antique Road Show,” expert antique appraisers Charlene Upham and Steve Blumenauer will evaluate and discuss the treasures you may have collected over the years. There is no admission charge. The evaluation charge is $5 for one item and $10 for three items. Bring as many as you like. The program begins at 2 p.m. but continuous evaluations will go until 4. Refreshments will be available. Reservations are not required but evaluations will be done in the order of arrival. For more information, email westsidehistorical@gmail.com or call 410-726-8047 or 410-713-9309.
Baseball items needed for auction
The AI&G in Salisbury seeks baseball memorabilia and baseball related items for a silent auction as part of its April 17 opening for the art exhibition, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” Silent auction items are needed on or before Saturday, April 11, by 6 p.m. For information, call Marie Cavallaro at
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410-546-1068. Regional authors of baseball related books are invited to participate in a book signing and sale of their works at the opening on April 17 from 5-8 p.m. The event takes place during Downtown Salisbury’s popular Third Friday celebration. To register to participate, authors must contact Cavallaro at 410-5461068. Space is free but limited. Books will be sold through AI&G’s Gift Shop with 30% commission on sales, which supports this non-profit community arts center.
Bead-weaving workshop
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host a bead-weaving workshop with Virginia Dreyer, on Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Learn the peyote stitch technique and create an amulet bag using Delica beads. Virginia Dreyer has been beading 28 years with the Bear Hawk Society, a Native American spiritual society on Delmarva. For more information or registration, call 410-742-4988, ext. 104, email wardeducation@salisbury.edu, or register online at www.wardmuseum.org.
Wicomico County Schools
Free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday classes will be offered throughout the school year for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8. The final STEM Saturday will be held 10 a.m.-noon on April 4 at the Ward Museum. For more information and to pre-register, contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-4504 or gboggs@ wcboe.org. Bingomania 71 to Benefit Mardela Middle & High School Bands returns to the Civic Center on Saturday, May 9. Doors open at 5 p.m. for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Civic Center. For more information, contact the Mardela Band-Aides at 410-6775170.
Fried Chicken Dinner
An All-You-Can-Eat Fried Chicken Dinner will be held on Saturday, April 18 from noon-until, at New Hope United Methodist Church in Willards. Menu includes mashed potatoes, greens, string beans, macaroni and cheese, beets, biscuits, dessert and coffee. Cost is $12 for adults and carry-outs will be available. For more information,
call 410-543-8244 or 443-235-0251.
Community Cleanup Day
Salisbury University students unite to help the community during the 11th annual Big Event community cleanup day, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA), on Saturday, April 18. Some 600 SU students will help campus neighbors with household chores such as raking leaves, cleaning attics and painting. Properties surrounding SU are eligible. The deadline for applications is Sunday, April 5. For project request forms, visit the SGA website at sga475.wix.com/susga. Requests for forms may also be emailed to jmartin3@gulls.salisbury.edu or smccullough1@gulls.salisbury.edu. For more information, call 410-548-4757.
eBird Tuesdays
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, invites birders and nature enthusiasts of all levels to collect data on local migrating bird populations and submit that data into the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird citizen science program every Tuesday at 9 a.m. eBird provides the opportunity to collect data for scientific purposes. The need for this data is particularly great on the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, where numerous birds live, yet limited eBird data is collected. eBird Tuesdays is free and does not require registration and the event starts in the lobby of the museum every Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more information call 410-742-4988, ext. 104 or email wardeducation@salisbury.edu.
ESWA presents ‘Blogging 101’
The Eastern Shore Writer’s Association presents a half-day workshop on the art of blogging, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 18 at Evergreen A Center for Balanced Living in Easton. Shalagh Hogan, veteran blogger and writer, will explore personal blogging motivations, what a blog really is and discussions on basic social media usage. The class will also explore technology phobias and the truth about branding and how these things apply to the blogger’s site. The workshop is open to the public. Cost is $25 for ESWA and Evergreen members/$35 for non-members. Registration is available at www.evergreeneaston.org or call 410-819-3395. Seating is limited. ESWA has scheduled two additional workshops in partnership with Ever-
green. Subsequent workshops are set for May 30 (fiction based on historical fact) and June 20 (spirituality’s place in writing). Advance registration is recommended.
Learn how to take better photos
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will host a photography workshop for beginning to advanced photographers, Taking Better Photos with Nat - Geo Photographer Bob Madden, on May 29–31. National Geographic photographer Bob Madden supplies you with a LUMIX G5 camera for the weekend and takes you into the field for a hands-on experience. He will explain in non-technical tutorials how you can improve the way you photograph people you meet and places you visit. For more information or registration, call 410-742-4988, ext. 104, email wardeducation@salisbury.edu, or register online at www.wardmuseum.org.
Pork in the Park
An Eastern Shore staple, Pork in the Park, will return to Salisbury’s WinterPlace Park on Friday, April 24 from 4 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The two-day event offers familyfriendly entertainment including live music, amusements, craft vendors, food and beverages. Daily admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information. visit www. PorkinthePark.org.
Soft Shell Metric Century is May 23
Waterfront views, scenic woodlands and some of Maryland’s most historic locales set the backdrop for the Salisbury Jaycees’ eighth annual Soft Shell Metric Century bike ride in lower Somerset County on Saturday, May 23. Following a show-and-go start at American Legion Stanley Cochrane Post 16 from 8-9 a.m., riders have the option of following a 62.1-mile (100-kilometer) or 23.1-mile (37-kilometer) route. Those spending the night will have the opportunity to attend the annual Soft Shell Spring Fair and Watermen’s Hall of Fame induction at the Crisfield City Dock on Sunday, May 24. Registration for adults is $45 before Sunday, May 17, $60 after. Registration for riders ages 12 and under is $25 before Sunday, May 17, $35 after. Day-of registration is accepted. Pre-registration is encouraged. The event is rain or
Salisbury Star • APRIL 2015 shine. Registration is available online at www.bikereg.com/soft-shell-metric-century-bike-ride through Sunday, May 17. Printable forms for mail-in registration are available at salisburyjc.com/chapterprojects/soft-shell-metric-century.
St. Philip’s offers trips
St. Philip’s Church is offering the following trips. An American in Paris, NYC Wednesday, July 8, leaving Salisbury at 8 a.m. and returning at midnight. Cost is $175 per person which includes show ticket, bus transportation, bus driver gratuity and escort services of Chesapeake Tours. Cost does not include lunch or dinner. Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Tour - Saturday, Sept. 12 or 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost is $84 per person which includes bus transportation and a box lunch. Williamsburg at Thanksgiving - Sunday, Nov. 15 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Cost of $164 per person includes bus transportation, tour ticket, Thanksgiving dinner and more. For more information, contact Elaine Wallingford at 410-742-1837 or ewallingford2004@yahoo.com.
Stash Your Trash Clean-Up Day
Join the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Beautification Committee, City of Salisbury and Wicomico County’s Stash Your Trash contributors for Stash Your Trash Clean-Up Day on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. Teams of volunteers are needed. Gloves and trash bags will be provided to all volunteers. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Priscilla Timken at 443-366-2784 or info@ chesapeaketourplanner.com.
Wildfowl Carving Championship
Tickets for the Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving and Art Festival are available online at www. wardmuseum.org. Multi-day passes are $10, seniors and students are $8 and children under the age of 12 are free if accompanied by an adult. Group rates are available for parties of six or more for $6 per person. The event will take place April 24– 26, at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center in Ocean City. For more information, visit www. wardmuseum.org or call 410-742-4988.
Events at the Delmar Public Library
For more information about any of these programs, call 302-846-9894 or visit the Library today. • Harry the Horseshoe Crab and other crawly creatures from the ocean and bay swim into this informative and fun program presented by the Delaware Nature Society on Thursday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and registration is not required for this free program. • 75th Anniversary Open House Join us throughout the day on Friday,
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April 24, as we celebrate 75 years of continuous library service. A full schedule of events will be available soon. • Quarter Auction for the Library’s Capital Campaign - Tickets are on sale at the library for the Delmar Public Library’s Quarter Auction to be held Saturday, May 23, at the Delmar VFW. Doors open at 5 p.m.; games begin at 6. Food will be available. Tickets are $5 and additional paddles will be available at the door for $3 each. Over 100 items will be available for bidding.
Learn about arts administration
Judith Dressel, assistant director of development for Salisbury University’s Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, offers a look at some of what happens behind the scenes at museums, galleries and other venues during her presentation “What is Arts Administration?” Her talk is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Fulton Hall Room 111. Dressel draws on her experiences in administration at major museums. She speaks about the various roles, backgrounds, skills and rewards in the management of cultural non-profit organizations. Admission is free and the public is invited.
African Americans in Methodism
African Americans have been part of the formation of Methodism since it was established in the United States in the early 1700s. The Rev. David W. Brown explores these ongoing connections during the talk “This Is My Story; This Is My Song: Connecting the Shared History of African Americans in United Methodism,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Perdue Hall’s Bennett Family Auditorium at Salisbury University. Brown is a deacon in full connection with the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church. He serves as executive director of the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children (WePAC), is founder of The Marketing Collaborative and was named a “Champion of Change” by the Obama administration. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Story Time at the Zoo
Story Time at the Salisbury Zoo is every Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Salisbury Zoo Education Building. Story Time, which focuses on a different species each week, features songs, facts, games, stories and craft projects and is for kids ages 3-5. The following species are highlighted in April: April 7 - butterflies; April 14 - hummingbirds; April 21 - ospreys; April 28 - herons. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, call 410546-3440.
Zoo Stampede returns April 25
The Salisbury Zoo will host Zoo Stampede sponsored by VP Shoes on
TALLER TALES - Tall Tales Brewery broke ground recently on an expansion that would allow it to quadruple its production over the course of a year. Emploees Rob Fitzpatrick, Katy Morrison, owner Jason Hearn, Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver, Tall Tales Brewery owner Jason Hearn and head brewer Jimmy Sharp, Abigail Dang and India Hearn all participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Tony Russo
Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. The run/ walk starts at the zoo’s east gate and runs through the City Park and its wooded trails. Fun for the whole family, this race is for all walkers and runners. VP Shoes and the Salisbury Zoo will give away random prizes to race participants. Prizes will be given to the top finishers in every age category. A free race t-shirt will be given to the first 150
participants. Age categories start at 12 and under and go up to 70 and above. Participants can pre-register for $20 at VP Shoes or the Salisbury Zoo. A printable form is available online at www.salisburyzoo.org. Participants may also register on the day of the race for $25 between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. at the Zoo’s East Gate (opposite Ben’s Red Swings). For more information, call Mary Seemann at 410-860-6880,.
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Sports
Delmar grad Ellis earns playing time as walk-on at University of Tennessee
By Mike McClure
If anyone ever personified the saying “hard work pays off”, it would be Delmar graduate Alex Ellis. Ellis earned playing time with the University of Tennessee football team during the 2014-15 season after walking on with the Volunteers as a freshman and suffering an injury during his sophomore year. “The Lord put me in a situation where I could do the things I want to do. You can’t ask for anything more than that, playing football on Saturday,” said Ellis. Ellis played in all 13 games for UT, making six catches for 115 yards and a touchdown. He also started a game and was part of the team’s 45-28 win over Iowa in the TaxSlayer Bowl. “It (season) was everything that you dream of, going to a bowl,” Ellis said. But the playing time didn’t come easy for Alex, who faced a lot of ups and downs and perservered through hard work. He faced a major setback when he broke his right foot a week before his sophomore season. “That was probably one of the toughest things I’ve ever been through,” said Ellis, who felt like he had a chance of playing that season. Overcoming the odds is nothing new to the Laurel native. He beat the odds just making the team as a walk-on. “You’re working to impress somebody the whole time,” Ellis said. “You work so hard for something and one day the coach will give you a chance but you have to make the most of it. I was lucky and blessed to get that chance.” Ellis has had a support system there for him throughout his journey, including his family, coaches and friends. One of his sisters lives nearby and has been there for him. “She’s like my mother. she makes sure everything’s right with me,” Ellis said. He also knows that his other family members and friends are only a phone call away. Alex credits his family for instilling in him: hard work pays off, doing everything right, doing extra, staying the course and believing. He is also thankful for the support of his extended family, former Delmar coaches and teammates including Jeff Fleetwood, Odell Jones, Alan Preston, and Robert Cox. “There will never, ever be a town like Delmar. That’s a whole town that rides or dies with the Delmar Wild-
Uniersity of Tennessee tight end Alex Ellis makes a catch during the SEC game against the South Carolina Gamecocks. Ellis earned playing time this past season after making the team as a walk-on. Photo By Andrew Bruckse/Tennessee Athletics
Salisbury Advisory Council on Youth Activities offers summer programs Alex Ellis pitches the ball to a teammate during Delmar’s championship win in his junior season at the school. Ellis is now a tight end at the University of Tenneessee. Photo by Mike McClure
cats,” said Ellis, who added that he has received support from his hometown and all of Sussex County as well. “Walk on life, it’s a grind. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I earned it and I had a lot of help along the way. It wasn’t just me, it was a whole lot of people that helped me get there.” Learning a new position was also a challenge for Ellis, who helped lead the Wildcats to a Division II state championship as the team’s quarterback during his senior year. According to Ellis, the toughest thing about the transition to tight end was learning the techniques for blocking and getting in the right mindset. “It was tough at first. I knew I could play wherever they put me and I knew they would make a good choice,” Ellis said. Ellis heads into his senior season, knowing he has to continue to work hard to earn playing time and help his team succeed. In addition to working hard on the football field and in the weight room, Ellis is also working to graduate. He is majoring in Biomedical Engineering and is considering going into the medical field.
The Salisbury Advisory Council on Youth Activities (SACYA) will offer three youth sports programs this summer. Tee Ball for boys and girls ages 4–6 will be held June 13–July 25 (no program on July 4) on Saturdays from 8 – 9 a.m. at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park. Participants should bring their own glove. The program fee is $15 per participant. Youth Tennis for boys and girls ages 7 – 15 will be held June 13 – July 25 (no program on July 4) on Saturdays from 8–9 a.m. at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park. Participants should bring their own tennis racket. The program fee is $20 per participant. Youth Golf Lessons for boys and girls ages 7–17 will be held June 24–July 29 on Wednesdays from 10–11 a.m. Lessons will be held at Billy Gene Jackson Jr. Park, UMES and Horse Bridge Golf Course. Golf clubs are recommended, but not required to participate. Lessons will be led by William Dillon of UMES. The program fee is $20 per participant. Registration for these programs is open now through May 31 online at www. WicomicoRecandParks.org or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, M–F, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.). For more information, contact Cortney Kline at 410-548-4900 x 109 or ckline@wicomicocounty.org.
Registration open for Wicomico Adult Social Recreation Kickball
As an adult, you may not get summers off anymore, but Wicomico Recreation offers the opportunity to relive those childhood memories with a playground favorite - kickball! Register as a team, group or individual and enjoy this unique recreational opportunity where players meet new people and bond with family, friends and colleagues. Adult Kickball is open to men and women ages 18 and up. Games will be played on Wednesday evenings at the Henry Parker Athletic Complex in Salisbury. The program fee is $25 per individual or $300 per team, recommended team size is 12-15 players. Individual registrants will be matched up with one another to create full teams. Register online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury; M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). Registration deadline is Friday, May 15. For more information, please contact Ken Tustin at ktustin@wicomicocounty. org or call 410-548-4900 x105.
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James M. Bennett varsity baseball returns experienced pitching Head coach- Jay FenogliettoYears coaching- 10 years Last season- 11-5 conference, 11-6 overall Returning players- Seniors Caleb Taylor (P), Luke McCulley (P), Devynn Hancock (OF), Mike Jean Charles (OF), and Brock Kragler (C) Newcomers- Senior Andrew “A-Train” Bugas (P); juniors Cade Rousseau (IF), Grant Henderson (P), and Tyler Dunn (IF); sophomores Grason Winterbottom (IF), Cade Hurley (IF), and Connor Banks (P) Team strengths– pitching- several can throw Concerns– play fundamental baseball Key losses- Ben Turner, Ben Valliant, John Evans
Parkside varsity softball team returns several senior players Head coach- Kelly Daubach Years coaching- two Returning players- Seniors Ali Duck (P). Hannah Robinson (OF), Hannah Clarke (2B), Morgan McAllister (SS), Becca Robinson (OF), Maggie Moore (1B); junior Cierra Hearn (3B/OF); sophomore Taylor Nichols (C) Newcomers- Sophomore Carmen Swafford (IF/OF); freshmen Maggie Cannon (P), McKenna Reddick (P), Kara Downs (C/IF), and Katelyn Records (IF) Team Strengths- Defense
Mardela softball team returns pitching, strong middle of lineup
Head coach- Kory Shiles Years coaching- 10 Last season- 15-0 conference, 19-3 overall Roster- Seniors Sam Pope (1B), Kristina Shank (CF), Hailee Twigg (IF), and Ashlynn White (RF); juniors Maddy Carlin (LF), Mackensie Disbennett ©, Kasey Goshorn (3B), Baylee Littleton (SS), Amber Lovelace (P/IF), Megan Roy (1B), and Morgan Wright (LF); sophomores Kalie Adkins (P/IF), Emily Calloway (C/OF), and Sydney Goertzen (2B) Team strengths- pitching and gap power in the middle of the lineup Concerns- staying healthy Key losses- Kristen Catlin (Chesapeake), Taylor Harcum (Washington College), and Jasmine White (UMES) Outlook for season: The 2015 Mardela softball team has a number of versatile players who have worked extremely hard in the off-season and pre-season in an effort to achieve their goals. The Warriors will look to improve each day to become the best team they can possibly be.
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Parkside varsity baseball team has mix of experience, newcomers Head coach- Brian Hollamon Years coaching- 12 Last season- 14-2 conference, 20-4 overall Returning players- Seniors Jack Goertzen (C), Brady Shreeves (P/IF), La’Bron Hillard (OF/IF), Nick Forbush (OF/P), Hunter Parsons (P/IF), Dalton Swanger (OF/P), and Jared Fuller (P) and juniors Matt Smith (OF), Luke Pitsenbarger (C), and Lucas Holmes (IF/P) Newcomers- Juniors Rasheem Sample (OF) and Grant Skilling (P) Team strengths- strong senior leadership Concerns- Lack of time on the field early in the season Key losses- Starting pitcher and two starting infielders Season outlook- “The 2015 season will start slow after not getting on the field until the first week of games. The team has a combination of both young and old players. We have currently seven seniors that will lead, but we also have some very talented underclassmen. The team is very excited to get started with all of the hard work that they put in over the fall and winter season. As with every year, the team goal is to play good solid baseball and with the hopes of gradually getting better by the end of the year.”
Silverman named new athletic director at Salisbury School The Salisbury School recently announced the appointment of a new Director of Athletics, Michael Silverman. Silverman brings with him leadership, energy and creativity as well as a desire to reach every student. Silverman comes to TSS from Milford Mill Academy where he was Department Chairman of PE and Health and previously held positions of Assistant AD and Head Basketball and Lacrosse Coach. In basketball, his teams had a record of 118-11 and were state champions in 2010, 2011 and 2013. Michael is a 2008 graduate of Salisbury University, where he was a three year letterman in football. He is pleased to be returning with his family to Salisbury to work with the students at The Salisbury School and to lead them to future success. “I am extremely excited to bring my athletic knowledge and experience to The Salisbury School. The school is well known for academics and offers a wide variety of sports options,” said Silverman. “We aim to give our student-athletes opportunities and experiences that will last them a lifetime. I can’t express how happy I am to be joining the school.”
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Delmar golf team hopes to improve every day, build off last season’s Henlopen South title
Head coach- Paul Hudson Years coaching- Third Last season- 9-4, 11-4 Returning players- Senior Zach Teter; juniors Jim Wood and Konnor Dykes; sophomore Troy Lambrose; and freshmen Shelby Tapman and Helen Wilson Newcomers- Senior Austin Bergeron and eighth graders Isaac Granados Team strengths- “Our work ethic, confidence and composure through trials are some of our strengths. Also, having so many returnees from last year.” Concerns- weather Outlook for season- “Look to continue to get better every day. We son’t settle for where we are right now. After winning the Southern Division last year, we would like to continue to be competitive in the conference.”
Wicomico track and field boys’, girls’ teams are strong in sprints
Head coach- Amanda and Brian Micciche Years coaching- four and eight Last season- 4-8 Returning athletes- Boys- Seniors De’shawnte Murray (sprinter/jumper), Melvin Morris (sprinter/hurdler/ jumper), Brandon Bauer (distance/pole vault), Matthew Robinson (hurdler/mid-distance), Jamaar Cook (high jump); juniors Jeremy Taylor (sprinter) and Nate Gaines (sprinter); and sophomore Latrell Moore (sprinter); GirlsJunior Lakiaha Wright (hurdler/mid distance) and sophomore Ro’gela Polk (sprinter) Newcomers- Boys- Sophomore Shieem Brittingham and freshmen Joshua Whittington (throws), Joshua Goslee (pole vault/sprints), Jared Sullivan (distance), Morgan Green (hurdles/mid-distance), Torre Williams (sprints); Girls- Junior Tasia Barrett (high jump/sprints), sophomore Jaden Humble (mid-distance), and freshmen Nadiya Maddox (sprints) and Rebecca Jones-Hochmuth (mid-distance) Team strengths- Boys- sprints and jumps; girls- hurdles, sprints, 400 Concerns- Boys- injuries; girls- lack of numbers
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Salisbury University sports notes Salisbury University junior Rachel Johnson was named the Capital Athletic Conference’s softball Pitcher of the Week after the Sea Gulls opened the season with two wins. Johnson tossed a no-hitter in her season debut, in a 1-0 win against the State University of New York at Cortland. The Preston native allowed just one Red Dragon base runner in her seven innings, while striking out 13. Johnson received the conference honor for a second week in a row when she posted a 5-0 record with a 0.46 ERA in a 6-1 week for the Sea Gulls. She started four games and came on in relief twice, striking out 33 batters in her 30 1/3 innings of work on the mound. Her gem of the week was a complete-game shutout against No. 10 Virginia Wesleyan College on Tuesday, surrendering just four hits while striking out nine. Women’s lacrosse- For the secondconsecutive year, a student-athlete from the Salisbury University women’s lacrosse team has landed a spot on the prestigious Tewaaraton watch list. This season, senior midfielder Bethany Baer has earned that honor. Baer is one of just three Division III players selected to either of the 50-player watch lists. Last year, goalkeeper Ashton Wheatley was named to the watch list. Baer has put together quite a resume for the Sea Gulls in her past three seasons, including being named a first-team All-American by the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association in 2013 and 2014. She’s been named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team twice, and was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player last year. Prior to the 2015 season, she received two other honors, being named a preseason All-American and preseason Player of the Year by Lacrosse Magazine. Tennis- Salisbury University senior Daniel Albers was honored as the Capital Athleti Conference Co-Player of the Week. Albers posted a perfect 4-0 record in the first weekend of dual matches for the Sea Gulls. Albers won two No. 1 doubles matches with partner Eric Spangler, by scores of 8-5 and 8-2. In singles play, Albers won two No. 1 matches in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2 against Dean Polisena from Juniata and 6-1, 6-3 against Bridgewater’s Brandon The Salisbury University men’s and women’s tennis teams swept the Capital Athletic Conference Player of the Week awards, with junior Eric Spangler winning on the men’s side and senior Katie Youlios winning for the women. Spangler earned the honor after going 6-0 in a two-week span, helping to lead the Sea Gulls to a 3-0 record. He posted three straight-set victories at No. 2 singles, along with three more wins at No. 1 doubles with teammate Daniel Albers. Spangler won his first singles match in the run, 6-0, 6-0, over HampdenSydney College’s Thacher Jennings, and then took his next match 6-0, 7-5, over Franklin & Marshall College’s Nolan Bacchieri. Youlios secured her accolade after
posting a perfect record in five matches. She went 2-0 at No. 2 singles and teamed with Natalie Savage for a 3-0 mark at No. 1 doubles. In singles play, Youlios grabbed a 6-2, 7-5 win in Salisbury’s victory against Millsaps College (the No. 12 team in the region), and a 7-5, 7-5 win against Haverford (No. 15 team in region). In doubles play, Youlios and Savage won 8-6 in a match against Millsaps’ top doubles pair, which is ranked No. 11 in the region. They won 8-6 against the top pairs from both Haverford and Franklin & Marshall. Youlios was also named the Eastern College Athletic Conference South Player of the Week. Men’s lacrosse- Senior goalkeeper Connor Anderson was named the Capital Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. Anderson turned away 14 shots and only allowed seven goals through both contests. Against Hampden-Sydney College on March 11, the senior tended the net for the full 60 minutes, making seven saves in a 13-4 victory for Salisbury. On the road against Capital Athletic Conference foe St. Mary’s College of Maryland on Saturday, he turned away seven shots again through 45 minutes of play in route to a 17-6 victory over the Seahawks. The accolade is the Edmonton, Alberta native’s first of his collegiate career. Baseball- For the fourth time in his career, senior Brett Collacchi of the Salisbury University baseball team earned the Capital Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week accolade. Taking the mound in the first game of a doubleheader against the University of Mary Washington, Collacchi pitched eight scoreless innings, striking out eight batters, while only allowing two hits and two walks. Collecting the win in the 8-2 decision, the Bear, Del. native moved his season record to 2-0 with a 1.20 earned-run average. Swimming- The Salisbury University women’s swimming team had a record-breaking year in the pool this season, but also performed at a high level in the classroom, as the Sea Gull women were named one of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America Scholar All-America teams. The CSCAA awards college and university swimming and diving teams who have achieved a cumulative gradepoint average of 3.0 or higher. SU’s women’s swimming team maintained a 3.39 in the fall of 2014. The men’s and women’s swimming teams had five student-athletes named on the All-Capital Athletic Conference teams, four from the men’s team and one from the women’s, Juniors Will Gough and Jake Blazer sophomores Okan Eyigor and Scott Schirmer were honored with All-CAC selections for the men, while sophomore Victoria
Radcliffe earned an all-conference nod for the women. Gough was awarded with first-team All-CAC honors in the 200-yard freestyle, after capturing a win in the event and breaking a school record at the CAC Championships. Eyigor earned a spot on the second-team for his performance in the 200-yard backstroke at the championships. The Istanbul, Turkey native grabbed a second-place finish in the event. In the 400-freestyle relay, Blazer, Schirmer, Eyigor and Gough set a new school record and took second in the event, landing them on the secondteam. For the women, Radcliffe earned second-team All-CAC honors in the 200-yard freestyle after recording a second-place finish in the event at the championships and breaking a 14 yearold school record with her final time. Men’s basketball- Fresh off of the program’s second Capital Athletic Conference championship, the Salisbury University men’s basketball team had two players named to the All-Capital Athletic Conference first team, while Salisbury Head Coach Josh Merkel was named CAC “Jeff Gamber” Coach of the Year for the first time. Merkel earned the award after guiding the Sea Gulls to their first CAC title since the 1995-’96 season and their first 20-win season since the 1996-’97 season.. Junior Wyatt Smith and sophomore Justin Witmer were named to the allconference first team. Smith has come on strong for the Gulls in his first season with the team, ranking third in the CAC with 14.2 points per game and second with eight rebounds per game. Witmer earned his position on the All-CAC team after putting together a successful sophomore campaign for the Gulls. Witmer’s and Smith’s selections to the first team mark the first time time since 1995-’96 that Salisbury has had two first-team picks in the CAC. Women’s basketball- Senior Anna Hackett and head coach Kelly Lewandowski earned Capital Athletic Conference Player and Coach of the Year honors. Hackett also earned a spot on the first team, while senior Sarah Seipp and junior Julia McLaughlin were placed on the second team. Seipp has made her way on to the all-conference team the past two seasons. The Gaithersburg, Md. native put together a well-rounded season on both sides of the court, scoring 414 points, fifth best in the league, and forcing 72 steals, good enough for fourth in the league.. McLaughlin earns her first postseason accolade by the conference since her freshman season when she received the Rookie of the Year honor. The Monkton, Md. native ranked first on the team in blocks with 23, recording over a quarter of the team’s total for the season, while she was third on the team in scoring with 8.4 points per game. Starting her stellar career with the Sea Gulls four years ago, earning the league’s Rookie of the Year, Hackett concludes it with the CAC’s most honored individual award, being named the Player of the Year. Hackett is just the third women’s basketball player to come through the program and earn the honor, as Lisa
Neylan collected the accolade in 2000 and Amy Campion tabbed it twice in back-to-back seasons in 2002 and 2003. Also being named to the All-CAC team each year of her career, she becomes just the seventh player in 25 years of CAC women’s basketball to earn the accolade all four seasons. Lewandowski, in just her fourth season at the helm, has turned the program around to guide the Gulls to their first CAC title in 13 years. With a new league-best 17 wins in a single season along with a conference championship, the Salisbury head coach earns her first Coach of the Year award. She becomes just the second coach in program history to earn the accolade. A few days after being named honorable mention All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, senior point guard Anna Hackett earned another national accolade, this time named a first-team All-American by D3hoops.com. Hackett was recognized as the Capital Athletic Conference’s Player of the Year this season, while earning a spot on the league’s all-star team each year on the court. She combined that with nine Player of the Week accolades between the CAC and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference, before earning a spot on the CAC’s Silver Anniversary team. The Germantown, Maryland native has received honors from D3hoops.com in the past, most recently earning the region’s Player of the Year award this season. The All-American status is the first in her career, and the first for the program in 15 years. Indoor track- With junior Luke Campbell adding his fifth individual national championship in three seasons thanks to his second indoor 60-meter hurdles title, and sophomore Meghan McGowan and Campbell both earning All-American status, the 2015 NCAA Division III indoor track & field national championships proved to be a successful meet for the Salisbury University men’s and women’s track & field teams. Campbell was competing in his third indoor national championship meet. Already the defending national champion in the event, Campbell shot out of the blocks in an even start to the race, but after the first two hurdles, the Brunswick, Md. native began to pull away from the pack, along with Aurora University’s Bobby Cooks and Wabash College’s Ronnie Posthauer. Running neck-and-neck through the final three hurdles, Campbell made his final push at the finish line. Campbell came out on top for his second indoor national title in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing in a time of 7.93 seconds, .06 seconds faster than his preliminary time. He came in .02 seconds faster than Cooks in second. With the win, Campbell earned his seventh overall All-American honor, and his third indoor All-American selection, with all three coming in the hurdles in each season as a Sea Gull. McGowan made her first national championship meet appearance this season, qualifying for the championships by tying for seventh in the country with a jump of 5’ 6.5” at the Eastern College Athletic Conference championships in
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James M. Bennett girls’ lacrosse team hopes to be competitive
Head coach- Becky Gregory Years coaching- 16 Last season- 4-8 Returning players- Seniors Allie O’Leary (M), Madeleine Peters (A), Keegan Marsh (M), and Brittany Schmidt (G) and junior Gabby Hoisington (M) Newcomers- Sophomore Jane Turner (A) Team strengths/concerns/outlook- “A lot of talent but positions have been filled with younger players. As players become comfortable with the varsity level we will become more competitive.”
Salisbury School boys’ lacrosse team looks to grow as a team Head coach- Joe DiNenna Years coaching- first at The Salisbury School Last season- 1-14 Roster- Seniors Jamison Donohue (A/M), Brad Cullen (M), Givas Cai (D), Cole Davis; juniors Shrill Patel (M), Philipp Weber (D/LSM), Ben Campsie (M), Jack Conway (A/M), Sam Schoellkopf (D/LSM); sophomores John Cottingham (D), Mark Filipov (G), Hunter Opdyke (M), David Zhang (M), Jake Richardson (A); and freshmen Alvaro Buenano (G), Brock McCabe (A), Ankith Rajshekar (M), Nate Huang (M), and Daniel Chasse (A/M) Team strengths- defense Concerns- depth Outlook for season- “We are a growing team. We have a lot of young players stepping up on the field.”
Experienced Delmar varsity softball team focusses on team goals Head coach- Michelle Niblett Years coaching- eight years as head coach, 17 years with program Last season- 10-3, 13-5 Returning players- Seniors Ashton Riddle (2B), Alexis Layton (P). Alison Pusey (C), Theran Smith (C), Savannah Brown (1B), Kyra Webb (P-IF-OF), Rachel Davis (3B), Shelby Murphy (OF); sophomores Avery Wheatley (IF-OF) and Carly Covington (OF) Newcomers- Freshman Haley Rogers (Utility) Strengths- Age, great work ethic, work well as a team Concerns- Henlopen Conference is very competitive, weather is hampering pre-season Outlook for season- “I’m excited for the season, every player and coach is on the same page, and is working toward the same goals. The kids are more focused and driven than I’ve ever seen them.”
Delmar varsity baseball looks for pitching and timely hitting Head coach- David Hearn Years coaching- 24th Last season- 6-7, 11-7 Returning players- Seniors Chase Harding (P/SS), Ethan Ellis (OF), Alex Moore (P/2B), Nate Smith (P/OF); junior Kavon Trader (P/OF); sophomores Jimmy Adkins (3B), Isaac Austin (C), Christian Murphy (P/SS) Newcomers- Senior Ethan Walker (1B); juniors Hunter Frey (P/1B), Parker O’Day (IF), Tim Ward (IF), Cade Pusey (IF), and Austin Rhodes (IF) Team strengths- positive attitude, hustle Concerns- offensive production Key losses- Robbie Budd (OF/3B), Tyler Baker (2B), Chad Wien (P/3B) Outlook for season- “Defense, pitching, and timely hitting could keep us in games and competitive with stronger teams.”
the high jump last weekend. She got off to a flawless start, clearing the first three heights in the championship meet on her first try at each height. The third height she cleared of 5’ 5” tied McGowan for fifth in the meet, allowing her to finish higher than her seed and earning the Odenton, Md. native her first All-American status. The All-American honors give Salisbury 45 in the history of the men’s and women’s track & field programs, while Campbell’s championship is the 12th individual national championship for the Sea Gulls.
Field hockey- The National Field Hockey Coaches Association released the 2014 National Academic Team Awards and Salisbury University collected the honor for the 11th consecutive season. The honor is bestowed upon any Division III team with a team grade-point average of 3.00 or better for the fall semester. Salisbury is one of 122 teams that earned the honor. The Sea Gulls finished 2014 with a 19-2 record, recording the program’s 18th Capital Athletic Conference championship and advancing to the national semifinals.
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Is your boat ready for the season? By Al Higgins
In just a few days the Spring Striped Bass Trophy Season will open on the Chesapeake Bay. Stripers, or rockfish, as they are called throughout Delmarva, run up the Bay and many of its tributaries to spawn each spring and these ocean-running behemoths – some weighing in excess of 50 pounds – offer anglers an opportunity to partake in some big time fishing experiences. Some of these giants will be caught off the numerous docks and piers along the Bay but the vast majority will be taken by anglers fishing from boats. Most of us have had our boats stored well away from the water during this incredibly stubborn winter. Whether it was encased in plastic shrink-wrap, sitting in a garage or covered with a blue tarp in your backyard, there are a number of things that should be done before dropping your boat in the water. First and foremost, give your engine’s lower unit a good going over. If the boat was stored with any water in the gear case there is a chance you will find a cracked lower unit. It’s not pretty; and it’s darned expensive to replace. I’m sure this winter’s exceptionally cold weather has led to a few such cases. To protect yourself from this happening in the future, always change your lower unit grease when you put your boat away in the fall. It’s cheap insurance against a costly repair. If your boat has a bilge you may want to check to make sure that water, insects or vermin have not made the bilge a new home. Not only will mice clutter the inner workings of your bilge with nesting material, they may also chew on your electrical wires. For some reason they seem to love to gnaw on plastic wire insulation. You will want to make sure that your batteries are fully charged and that the water level is correct. With this accomplished it is a good time to test all of your electronics. Depth finders, GPS units, downrigger mo-
The Great Outdoors tors, bilge pumps and anything else electrical on your boat should be tested before heading to the water. One of the most annoying occurrences a boater can have is discovering, after a boat has been placed in the water and is off the trailer, that the motor won’t start. To avoid this from happening, simply buy a set of “ears” at your local marina and start your engine in your yard. This device fits over the engine cooling water intake and with a garden hose attached and water flowing you can safely run your motor far from the nearest water. It only takes a couple of minutes to do this and it can save a lot of frustration and embarrassment. Let’s not forget your trailer. A quick check of the trailer lights can save you from getting a ticket or being involved in an accident. Tires are particularly important on a boat trailer and they must be properly inflated. Also, boat trailer wheel bearing are notorious for locking up due to a lack of lubricant. If you have Bearing Buddies installed be sure to give them a squirt of grease, and if you don’t then it is a great idea to have them installed on your wheel hubs. They make trailering a boat very easy. One last thing, be sure the trailer hitch is free of rust and that it locks securely on the trailer hitch ball, and be sure your chains are long enough so that they can be crossed when attached to your tow vehicle. All of the above chores can be accomplished in an hour or so and will provide you with the peace of mind that will allow you to concentrate on your fishing. The old adage “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly applies to readying your boat for a season of fishing.
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James M. Bennett track and field teams have good numbers
Head coach- Leslie Wright Years coaching- 15 Returning athletes- Boys- Seniors Brandon Chambers (LJ, TJ, 4X100, 4X200), Demetrius Hawkins (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles, 4X100, 4X200), and Tony Hayward (shotput, discus, 100); juniors Tevon Downing (100, 200, 4X100, 4X200) and Will Cooledge (400, 800, 4X400) Girls- Senior Kasie Turner (200, 4X200, 4X100); juniors Azarelle Mapp (100, 200, 4X100, 4X200), Paige Cockey (shotput and discus), Hope Jones (1600 and 3200); and sophomore Jennica Terry (100 hurdles, 100, 200, 4X100, 4X200) Newcomers- Girls- Junior Kyrah Sesler (100, 200, 4X100, 4X200) and freshmen Ashley Woolfork (300 hurdles, long jump, 4X100, 4X200) Boys- Senior Alex Hearne (800 and 4X800), junior Harold Walker (100, 200, 4X100, 4X200), and freshman Loma Thomas (shot-put and discus) Team strengths/outlook for season- The girls’ and boys’ teams have quite a few athletes this year. The girls’ team’s major strength will be in the sprints although they will score many points in the throwing and some in the distance events.
Salisbury School tennis teams look forward to productive season Head coach- Christopher Bedea Years coaching- nine, first year at Salisbury School Last season- 0-4 conference, 2-10 Returning players- Boys- Seniors Jack Xie (co-captain) and Daniel Zhang; junior Oscar Zhang; and freshman Yalis Waris (player-manager) Girls- Bethany Ward (co-captain), Jamie Gittleman (co-captain), senior Mandi Yi, and sophomores Christa Shaner and Cynthia Pearson Newcomers- Boys- senior Leo Liu; freshmen Jad Khalil, Ritchie Wright (co-captain), Leon Tang; Girls- junior Jenny Song; sophomores Elena Zhu and Nancy Zeng; and freshmen Shelby Cummings, Hannah Boltz, Rebecca Lynch Team strengths/concerns: Several veteran players with competitive tennisplaying experience, but a handful of novice players also. Key losses/outlook for season: Several starting seniors graduated last year, but with a core of solid players, the team looks forward to a productive season.
Delmar varsity boys’ lacrosse team looks to fill holes
Head coach- Andrew Glassman Years coaching- third as head coach of Delmar, 10th overall Last season- 8-3, 11-5 Returning players- Seniors Dillon Fletcher (defense), Linnie Vann (attack), John Pleasanton (attack); juniors Drew Blewitt (midfield), Alex Rosenthal (midfield), Chance Watts (midfield), Logan Thomas (LSM), Anthony Ash (defense), Brandon Thompson (defense); sophomore Nicholas Smith (attack); and freshman Hunter Gilmore (goalie) Newcomers- Junior Jeremy Haynes (attack) and sophomores Nathaniel Vincent (attack), Remington Plunkert (attack), and Nathaniel Renegar (defense) Team strengths- Excellent work ethic, great team chemistry, very unselfish. Key losses: Travis Gilmore (attack), Billy Adkins (attack), Tre Leatherbury (attack), Otto Jester (midfield), Colby Cambron (midfield), Jeremiah Murry (midfield), Robbie Jennette (defense), Chase Harmon (defense), Sam Ash (goalie) Season outlook: “I am expecting us to have a good season in 2015. We have a lot of young players that are really playing well together as a team. We have a long way to go, but I’m confident that with the work ethic and positive attitude this team possesses, we will be very competitive in the upcoming season.”
James M. Bennett girls’ tennis team hopes to be competitive Head coach- Tim Tusing Years coaching- nine years Last season- 10-2 conference, 11-4 Returning players- Seniors Nora Hetzler (singles) and Bonnie Bloxiom (singles) and juniors Hyunji Lee (singles) and Emily Lecompte (singles) Newcomers- junior Anny Balin (singles/doubles) and freshmen Sydney Weaver (doubles) and Abbey Ryan (doubles) Team strengths- lots of new talent that will improve during the season Concerns- good number of returning players but still lack solid experience, only one four year senior Key losses- Morgan Kelley (number one singles) and Julie Mehtha (number two singles) Outlook for season- should be very competitive season
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Happy Birthday to you, and you and you at Deer’s Head
By Tony Russo
Giving is a contagion, if a pleasant one. For the Salisbury Jaycees, participating in the March birthday party at Deer’s Head Hospital Center is a particular fulfilment of this disposition to serve. The club is one of 12 organizations that volunteers to put on a birthday party for the Deer’s Head patients. Because birthday parties are fun, and because so many of the patients at the rehabilitation and assisted living hospital are in a transitory position, it could be easy for their birthday to go unmarked. While many patients have family who visit, some do not. More important, it’s sort of like the difference between when your family throws you a birthday party and when there’s one given for you at work. The extra recognition is nice. There are three aspects to holding the monthly event. Activity Therapy Director Diane Zielinski works with Helen Young, director of volunteer services for Deer’s Head to ensure the space and time are made available for the event. And, of course, the volunteer calendar and the groups of people who have committed to volunteering have to do their part. Two volunteers in particular, Beverley Thompson, “The Birthday Party Chair” and Bessie Jones, who makes it a point to be at all of the birthday parties, help work with the volunteer groups. In March, the volunteer group was the Salisbury Jaycees. The Jaycees always have March, it is as much part of their regular calendar as the other events they volunteer for, such as Pork in the Park (which is at the end of April this year). Joel Maher the Jaycees president knew it as part of the culture the Jaycees embraced before he even joined. “We try to get as many people as we can to go,” he said. “We have more than 50 members, so our ears are always
open [for volunteer opportunities].” What makes the Jaycees a particular example is that the group acts as something of a transitional service organization for young business professionals making their way into a local business community. It is more about establishing an attitude for community service than it is about networking, per se. “My goal is to have our chapter complete 500 hours of community service this year,” said Lacey Coleman, community development director for the Salisbury Jaycees. “Last year we did 40 events.” By bringing young business leaders together regularly to participate in the community, the Jaycees are building, they hope, a stronger philanthropic community as well as an economic one. The critical part is that young business people learn that volunteering can be a significant part of their professional lives without coming to dominate it. The birthday parties are essentially the same each month. It doesn’t take a lot of time, but it has a massive effect on the participants, patients and volunteers alike. “Its a quick, easy thing for a working person to do,” said Young. The volunteer group commits the afternoon and also funding the party with a $50 sponsorship donation, which covers food, gifts and prizes for all the honorees. After singing “Happy Birthday” and having a treat the volunteers and patients play a game of Bingo, with each patient pairing up with a volunteer for the game. Play continues until each participating patient has won (the prize is $1). Each patient celebrating a birthday that month, even those who are unable to leave their rooms to attend is given a birthday gift from the volunteers and staff at the end of the party. The activities department checks with the patients who can speak to see what they would like, for the others, de-
Valerie Moore and Salisbury Jaycees volunteer Samantha Chesley enjoy a treat as part of the March group birthday party held at Deer’s Head Hospital Center last month.
Salisbury Jaycees volunteer Lacey Coleman and Stephen Rini play Bingo as part of the March group birthday party held at Deer’s Head Hospital Center last month.
partment members come to learn what the patients like or would need. Young told about one of the patients who is mostly immobile but every year is obviously pleased with the gift of new hair clips she tends to get. “I think it helps the residents feel a part of everything,” said Coleman, who was among the volunteers at the party. She talked about one of the residents
who has family visiting several times per week and how they, too, were happy to see the volunteers come out because it demonstrates that the patients still are part of the larger community. The birthday party is a monthly reminder of the fact. Maher agreed. “I feel like they are there 24 hours a day,” said Maher. “They don’t get to see anybody.”
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Health
Health Briefs Rychener receives DAISY Award
Patients in need of critical care typically find themselves in the Intensive Care Unit. One expects top-notch clinical skills at this high level of care, but the compassion these nurses bring to seriously ill patients Rychener is often what makes the greatest impact. When a patient and three of his family members are moved to nominate an ICU nurse, it’s clear she must be exceptional. That’s why Coral Rychener, a night-shift nurse at Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care Unit, has earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the month of January. “After my surgery, the first person I saw in the ICU was Coral,” her patient wrote. “I was miserable, but Coral’s compassion lifted me out of my misery. Had God not sent Coral there that night for me, I would have been broken. She has nursed me to a new life with her dedication and love.” Family members joined in the accolades with their own nominations, including the patient’s wife. To nominate an exceptional nurse, visit www.peninsula.org/DaisyAward and share a story.
‘LiveWell HealthFest’ is April 11
Peninsula Regional Medical Center and the Wicomico County Board of Education will hold LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages, on Saturday, April 11 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury. The event is free and open to the public. Over 35 free health screenings will be available the day of the event and without pre-registration. This year, PRMC will offer attendees an opportunity to participate in a paper diabetes screening. If determined to be at high risk, individuals will be provided education and offered a Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) blood draw. The glucose and cholesterol screenings previously provided at LiveWell HealthFest will no longer be offered. Attendees will enjoy a therapy dog demonstration, dance and yoga performances, fitness demonstrations for people of all ages, a rock climbing wall, moon bounce, fire engine and ambulance tours, a fly in and helicopter tours by the Maryland State Police, a health corner for kids presented by PRMC Child Care, a healthy smoothie cooking demonstration and a free photo booth. The da Vinci Surgical System Robot will also be on exhibit.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit with 50 exhibitors and vendors. For more information on LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages, a map and a complete list of screenings and demonstrations, visit www.peninsula. org/specialevents.
Naleppa named to Top 100 Women list
The Daily Record has named Dr. Peggy Naleppa, Peninsula Regional Medical Center president/CEO, to its 2015 listing of Maryland’s Top 100 Women, the 20th anniversary of the award program. A three-time recipient of this recognition, Dr. Naleppa will join 10 other women who will be inducted into the Circle of Excellence for their sustained achievements. In his letter of support for her nomination, Terry Murphy, president and CEO of Bayhealth in Delaware called Dr. Naleppa “a significant leader in the healthcare industry whose leadership has helped pave the way for substantial improvements in the industry that will last for generations.” Dr. Naleppa, who chairs the MHA’s Council on Financial Policy and is a long-standing member of the Executive Committee of the Board, was among nearly 400 women who were nominated for the statewide honor. Dr. Naleppa was also named earlier this year by The Daily Record as One of 2015’s Influential Marylanders. The awards will be presented at a reception on Monday, May 4, at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.
2014/2015 flu season and returned to its Flexible Visitation Policy. Peninsula Regional reminds anyone with a cold, cough, fever or other flu-like symptoms to please remain at home and not visit patients, now or at any time they feel ill during the year.
sateague State Park in Berlin. Visit www.marchforbabies.org to start a team with co-workers, family and friends or to make a donation.
Health systems form ‘Triple Aim’
Chairs named for March for Babies
Carey Biscoe and Melanie Holt, have accepted the role of 2015 March for Babies co-chairs for Worcester County and Dr. Michelle David-Hugues, PRMC – neonatologist, Children’s National Health System and Dr. Laura Kelley, PRMC – pediatrics, Childrens’ National Health System, have accepted the role of 2015 March for Babies co-chairs for Wicomico County. March for Babies is the largest annual fundraising event for the March of Dimes. Last year, more than 600 people attended March for Babies between Worcester and Wicomico and raised over $128,000. This year, Wicomico County hopes to raise $110,000 and Worcester County $35,000. March for Babies will be held on Sunday, April 26 at the Moose Lodge in Salisbury, and Saturday, May 2 at As-
Five major independent Marylandbased health systems with a combined total of 10 hospitals have formalized an agreement to create the Advanced Health Collaborative, LLC, (AHC) an organization that will offer its members the ability, without merger, to share ideas and explore opportunities to enhance the quality of health care, reduce costs and improve the health of people in the State of Maryland – a concept known as the “Triple Aim.” AHC members are Adventist HealthCare, LifeBridge Health, Mercy Health Services, Peninsula Regional Health System and Trivergent Health Alliance which includes Frederick Regional Health System, Meritus Health, and Western Maryland Health System. The agreement comes as all hospital systems in Maryland move into their second year under a new global budget reimbursement system where the focus is more on the value of care they provide while treating illness and less on patient volumes. Continued on page 25
Diabetes presentation
The Peninsula Regional Endocrinology and Diabetes Center and its Diabetes Education Program invite anyone interested in learning more about diabetes to attend a free educational event, “Diabetes and Neuropathy-New and Emerging Treatments” on Thursday, April 16. Joan Parambi, MD, endocrinologist with the Peninsula Regional Endocrinology and Diabetes Center in Salisbury, will keynote the session. The event begins at 5 p.m. with exhibits from companies involved in diabetes care and services until 6:15 p.m. Dr. Parambi’s presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The program will be held in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center on the Peninsula Regional Medical Center campus. An RSVP is required; call Peninsula Regional Endocrinology and Diabetes Center’s Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061.
PRMC returns to visitor policy
Peninsula Regional Medical Center has lifted the Modified Visitor Policy that has been in place during the
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Trapping remains a cultural touchstone on Delmarva By Tony Russo
Nancy Bagwell, PHC branch director with John Cannon, Wicomico County Council president. Cannon presented Bagwell with a 30th Anniversary proclamation on behalf of the entire County Council.
PHC celebrates 30th anniversary In between seeing patients, coordinating with caregivers and managing caseloads with local hospitals, awardwinning home care company Peninsula Home Care (PHC) celebrated a major milestone recently: 30 years of service on the Lower Shore. “Thirty years is a very important anniversary for us,” said Nancy Bagwell, branch manager for PHC in Maryland. “So many people have placed their health care in our hands; it is both a gratifying and a humbling experience to be responsible for a patient’s care in their own home. We are thankful to be the choice of so many patients, their families and their doctors, and we are working hard to continue to provide the best care available – here or anywhere.” Home grown and locally operated, the company, founded in 1985, started as Peninsula Regional Home Care.
Health Briefs Continued from page 24
The ultimate goal of the global budget system is for hospitals to better manage the health of the people they serve. To achieve this goal, many hospital systems are now focusing on primary care and prevention under a new approach to health care known as “population health,” which includes using many community-based programs. By helping people in their communities stay well, health systems should reduce the number of hospital admissions and costs while continuing to develop ways to improve the quality of health care, fulfilling the goals of the Triple Aim.
Through the years, the agency has helped more than 42,000 patients recover from illness and injury, surgery and stroke. PHC’s practice includes skilled nursing and medical social work; physical, occupational and speech therapy; and certified nursing assistants and home health aides. Tuesday, March 3 was proclaimed “Peninsula Home Care Day” in Wicomico County by the Wicomico County Council. On Tuesday, March 10, Peninsula Home Care received 30th Anniversary proclamations from Sussex and Somerset county councils. In recognition of the milestone, Peninsula completely renovated its website, www.peninsulahomecare.com. The site provides access to healthcare resources, educational materials and the full scope of skilled services provided by Peninsula Home Care.
For more information about the Advanced Health Collaborative, go to www.ahcmaryland.org.
Free Cardiovascular Checks
The Guerrieri Heart & Vascular Institute at Peninsula Regional Medical Center will be sponsoring its free Coastal Cardiovascular Checks on Tuesday, April 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The heart and vascular health screenings will be performed by Peninsula Regional medical professionals inside the Wagner Wellness Van, which will be at a Homes for America location in Cambridge – call 410-543-7026 for location. Screening sessions are open to men and women over the age of 18 and are available on a first-come basis.
Morgan Bennett, III has been a lot of things; mainly, though, he has been a trapper. Bennett started when he was five years old, trapping muskrats on a piece of marshland his parents had. He spent a lot of time stuck in the mud and a lot of time trekking back to the house to have his mother empty and reset the traps, since he lacked the strength to do either of those things himself. Bennett made his living as a trapper throughout his youth learning to catch all manner of critters, from birds and bats to foxes and snakes. By the time he took his degree from what was then Salisbury State University, he already was an accomplished enough trapper that he was able to establish himself as a pest-removal specialist. Along the way he represented trapper and other ecological interests as a board member for the Maryland Fur Trappers and the National Trappers Association, although he no longer holds positions in the trappers political arm. As he’s been under contract as well as on call for people who, for example, have problems with beavers taking
down their trees or raccoons and foxes tormenting their chickens. But it was less his bonafides that won him an invitation to speak about the cultural and practical relationship of trapping to Delmarva recently at the Westside Historical Society in Mardela, than his delivery. Bennett speaks easily and engagingly about Delmarva’s furbearer history and its effect on the culture here. The centerpiece of Delmarva trapping culture is muskrat, which has been a staple of subsistence farming diets probably since before Europeans were living here. But it was during the 20th century that technology allowed muskrats to be captured en masse and sold for fur, that the muskrat became a central part of the trapping subculture on Delmarva. Many trappers hold down other jobs or farm in addition to trapping. It’s been estimated than in the middle 1960s nearly half-a-million muskrats were captured for food and fur on the Eastern Shore. By the late 1980s the fur market fell off, and has struggled with the ups and downs of a commodity ever since but remains one of the more Continued on page 26
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Trapping Continued from page 25
profitable trapping endeavors on the peninsula. There is something of a balance between the trappers and furbearers in the area, which is what Bennett brings out when he discusses the practices local history. For example, when beavers were introduced to the Shore as part of a government restoration project, there were strict laws about trapping them. In fact, at first removing the beavers, which had come to be pests in the region, disturbing culverts and flooding farmland, was explicitly illegal. As the beaver population grew, took hold and began wreaking havoc on an increasing number of farms and households, a limited trapping season was introduced and has been expanded regularly ever since. “We didn’t have a season on them in the 1970s,” Bennett said. “Now [beaver season] is longer than muskrat season.” Although he speaks mostly on the cultural history of trapping and the economics of the fur trade, Bennett inevitably takes questions from the audience about dealing with pest problems. As a nuisance wildlife control and management specialist in licensed in Maryland and Delaware, he is used to fielding
Nuisance wildlife control an management professional Morgan Bennett III demonstrated the trap mechanism used in many muskrat traps. Photo by Tony Russo
questions from farmers and developers, but, increasingly, people who have begun raising chickens have been coming to him for help with foxes and raccoons. “People often ask what’s the best way to protect their chickens,” he said. “The best way is to put them in for the night and behind a fence.” Foxes and raccoons are opportunistic
feeders and will stalk a particular chicken coop as long as there are birds and chicks to be had. A common complaint, he said, is that getting the fencing and installing it can be expensive. “I always tell them it’s no more expensive than having me come out and deal with your problem,” he said. As part of his talk, Bennett demon-
strated the traps and some of the ancillary hide preparation supplies. Fur is not radically different from meat in that it can go bad if not properly attended. There is an immense responsibility in checking the traps and skinning, drying and stretching the fur to that it remains salable quality. Looking to the future, Bennett doesn’t hold out much hope for the continuance of the red fox on the peninsula. Coyotes have been pushing east and displacing the foxes. With the introduction of a new predatory species, trappers may have to change their tactics and emphasis to meet the increased pressure coyotes can put on an ecosystem. The Westside Historical Society’s next program is “Are there treasures in your attic?” an Antique Roadshow-style event beginning 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 in the Community Room of the Mardela Volunteer Fire Co.Expert antique appraisers Charlene Upham and Steve Blumenauer will be on hand. There is admission fee, but there is a charge for item evaluations: $5 for one item and $10 for three items. For more information, email westsidehistorical@gmail. com or phone 410-726-8047 or 410713-9309.
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Ways to reach your retirement goals By Tim Gonzales, CFP
1. Make a Plan – Take time to envision what kind of retirement you would like to have. Do you want to travel, or just relax? Should you sell the family home and downsize to a retirement community? Or, do you want to buy a second home? Maybe there is a brand new field you want to pursue after retiring from your career and will go back to school? Or, maybe you just want to spend more time with the grandkids? Whatever your ideal retirement looks like, the proper financial planning before you reach retirement age is the first step to success. 2. Budget and Save – Setting reasonable spending habits is the first step to saving. Conduct an inventory of your spending habits by totaling up all of the withdrawals from your checking and savings accounts for at least 90 days. If you bank online, isolating and adding up the withdrawals should be easy. If you use a checkbook, add up all of the withdrawals to get your total. Once you see how much money is being spent, create a plan for yourself to reduce debt. Pay attention to high interest loans or credit cards and try paying them off first. By controlling your budget you can increase your savings regardless of your income level. Make short and long term goals for yourself and measure your progress regularly. 3. Contribute to your employer’s
retirement savings plan – If your employer offers a 401k, a 403b, or some other savings plan you should contribute as much as you comfortably can, and then increase your contributions when you receive a raise. You should contribute enough money to receive any free matching contributions that your employer might offer. If your employer does not offer a plan or you are self employed, consider opening an IRA, SEP or SIMPLE IRA. 4. Super-size your savings – When you reach age 50, there are special opportunities for you to save more money and “catch up” in 2015. In your 401k, a 50-year-old or older worker can contribute up to $24,000 per year. Educatior and nonprofit employees may contribute up to $24,000 a year through a 403b 5. Stick with it! – Saving for your retirement is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t deviate from your plan. Avoid the mistake of making financial decisions when you are frightened or panicked. Financial decisions based on fear often lead to lower returns. Don’t let saving for retirement and learning about investments be an intimidating process. Seek advice from a qualified financial professional and do your own research. A great place to find unbiased financial guidance is on the U.S. Department of Labor’s website. About the author- Tim Gonzales, CFP® AAMS® is a Certified Financial Planner™ with PKS Investment Advisors, LLC.
Delegate report By Carl Anderton Legislative session is in full bloom with all of the debates, negotiation, and deal-making as can be expected. Part of my role as a Delegate is also to be an ambassador for the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I have been working very hard to talk to every member of the General Assembly about the impact different bills would have on our region. It’s important that I share with everyone the importance of farming, fishing, poultry, and other industries that are part of our regional legacy and afford us a chance to make a living doing what we love. Earlier this session, I was chosen as the Chairman of the Wicomico County Delegation. I am joined by Delegates Adams, Carozza, Mautz, and SampleHughes. Submitting a delegation bill can be a force multiplier and often carries more weight than submitting a bill from a single member. Our Wicomico County Delegation has put forth two bills this session: the “EVO” bill and a bill that would allow the voters of Wicomico County to decide on whether they’d like a hybrid school board or to keep one appointed by the Governor. The “EVO” bill would allow brewpubs in Wicomico County to produce 45,000 barrels annually, instead of the state maximum of 22,500.
PAGE 27 The bill is nicknamed the “EVO bill” after the most immediate beneficiary, Evolution craft brewery, who own and operate the EVO Public House in Salisbury. However, the bill is really more of a jobs bill than Anderton an alcohol bill. Currently, if a brewery wanted to exceed the state maximum they would be required to shutter the restaurant side of the location. In the case of the EVO Public House that would mean the loss of seventy employees. This bill, if signed into law, would protect those positions and also add up to fifty new jobs as the company ramps up production. This weekend I visited Tall Tales Brewpub, which is located east of Salisbury. They are expanding and also excited about the possibility of a higher cap on their production levels. The bill that would send the issue of the hybrid school board is currently being debated in the committees of the House and Senate, respectively. We’re cautiously optimistic that the bill will go forward and give the voters a voice in how their school board is chosen. Our legislative session will end on April 13th and I look forward to opening up a local office shortly thereafter.
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Education New Delmar administrators are ready to get to work By Tony Russo Charity Phillips, named last month as the new assistant superintendent of the Delmar School district, has spent 15 years as an administrator in the district. Before that she was a middle and high school math teacher and math department chair. In fact, there are few jobs with which Phillips isn’t familiar in the school. She started in administration as the curriculum supervisor, helping to build programs that both met state requirements and educated effectively. Eventually, she was named assistant superintendent and held that job until she was needed elsewhere in the school system and the district executive committee was reorganized with Shawn Larrimore in the newly-created position of chief academic officer. When Larrimore recently accepted the superintendent of schools position in Laurel and announced he would take current Delmar High School principal Ashley Giska with him, Delmar School Superintendent Dr. David Ring and the school board reverted to the old structure and tapped Phillips for the re-recreated assistant superintendent position. She set to work immediately to compile a new school administrative staff. The Delmar School District has a pretty strong track record for developing administrators. Many of the administrators in Wicomico County (Md.) as well as in the Seaford and Laurel school districts are former Delmar employees. Ring has attributed it to the district’s commitment to staff development. With the sudden announcement that there would be new positions opening up imminently, Phillips knew she had candidates at the ready. The assistant principals at each of the schools would be elevated to heads of their respective schools and the district would
advertise for their replacements. Phillips, who was the 1982 Laurel High School Valedictorian, said she’s excited to continue serving the school in whatever capacity she can be the most effective. “We’re a unique community-based school,” she said. “Engaging parents is a critical part of that.” It was with this eye on continued community engagement that she was happy to be part of the decision to offer the high school principal position to Lisa Morris. The two have worked together for more than a decade and each has a high opinion of the other. Beyond her classroom experience, Phillips knew that Morris would be right for the job because of the commitment she already has shown to the MORRIS school and to the community. “Pretty much every staff member knows every student, and that’s important,” Phillips said of the division to promote from within. But you can’t make people ready to rise to the occasion. For Morris, the offer was appropriate both to the skills she’s felt she’s developed at Delmar and also to her professional aspirations. Morris likened the move to her decision to take her current position as assistant principal. “It was the right time to come out of the classroom and try something new.” Administration suited her and Phillips approached her to offer the promotion, she knew it was, again, time for something new. “I was already here and I was ready for the next step,” Morris said. “My heart is in this job; I didn’t
go to Delmar but I love this school. It’s a pleasure that I enjoy coming to school everyday.” As prepared as Morris was for her new position, so too was Andy O’Neal, who was promoted from assistant middle school principal. O’Neal has worked under Phillips last year, coming on board as assistant principal after a career that took him through the teaching trenches in O’NEAL Laurel and Wicomico County as well as of Wicomico High School Dean of Students. O’ came to Delmar because of the community atmosphere, which was something that appealed to him as a parent as well as as an administrator. Two of his three children attend Delmar, the other is still too young. “I wanted to be a part of this,” O’Neal said. He enjoys attending all of the high school and middle school sports he can. Although, he said, he worried that the move from teaching to administration would remove him too far from the students, at Delmar it clearly has not been the case. “Here, I get to effect more students,” he said. “I get to see more students every day and work with them.” Besides their commitment, both principals are LFS certified. “Learning Focused Strategies” is a staff development program used across the curriculum to help teachers communicate more effectively. Both Morris and O’Neal are equipped to train teachers in this approach, which Phillips said would be an additional powerful tool at all of their disposals. “It really gives us a common vocabulary about learning in the classroom,” she said.
Larrimore resigns as Delmar CAO By Tony Russo
Shawn Larrimore, who earlier this year was appointed “superintendent in waiting” by the Laurel Board of Education has resigned as the Delmar School District Chief Academic Officer. He gave the Delmar Board of Education two weeks notice during the executive session of the board’s March 17 meeting, truncating a position that was to last until the end of the school year. Larrimore, who had been volunteering as Laurel superintendent for the last month, will meet with school staff when he takes up his position in Laurel effective April 6. Ashley Giska, the current Delmar High School principal who was named Laurel assistant superintendent under Larrimore, will stay on board through the end of the school year, according to Delmar Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Ring.
ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM - The engineering and architectural firm of George, Miles & Buhr, LLC (GMB) hosted an Engineering Career Symposium for 19 Wicomico County high school freshmen recently in conjunction with national Engineers Week. The students are enrolled in “Introduction to Engineering,” which is part of a four-year WCBOE engineering program track. At GMB, students gained real-world knowledge from seven engineering professionals and participated in several hands-on activities.
Education Briefs Camp registration now open
Registration is now open for Wicomico Recreation’s Kids Klub Summer Escape and Pemberton Park Nature Camp. Kids Klub Summer Escape is a summer day camp open to boys and girls ages 5–13. Camp runs June 22–Aug. 21, Monday–Friday from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Delmar Elementary, North Salisbury Elementary and Westside Intermediate. Cost is $115 per week and financial aid may be available. For more information, visit www. WicomicoRecandParks.org or contact Cortney Kline at cfronczak@wicomicocounty.org or call 410-548-4900, ext. 109. Pemberton Park Nature Camp offers field trips, hands-on lessons, hikes, fishing, games, crafts and other activities. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5–15. Camp runs June 22–Aug. 28, Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at Pemberton Historical Park. Cost is $139 per week. For more information, visit www.PembertonPark.org or contact Danielle Vogt at pembertonpark@wicomicocounty.org or 443-944-1824. Registration for both camps is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office or online at www. WicomicoRecandParks.org.
Continuing education scholarships
The Nonprofit Scholarship Program, Continued from page 7
do synchronized swimming; Isabel and Elijah do fencing; Elijah does archery. They all volunteer throughout the year at Pocomoke’s Delmarva Discovery Center, the Salisbury Zoo, and Salisbury’s Art Institute & Gallery.” Not your typical classroom. “I have a bumper sticker that says, ‘I don’t know why they call it homeschooling…We’re almost never at home!’ and that’s about the size of it!” Cockey laughed. People worry about homeschoolers’ social lives, but that doesn’t appear to be a problem! Cockey says, though, that it’s not just at these activities that her kids meet their friends: “Homeschool kids make friends like adults make friends. When you’re an adult, all of your friends aren’t at your workplace, in your neighborhood, and your exact age, right? As adults, we keep friends of various ages and geographic locations because we have things in common with them or a personal connection with them. It’s the same with homeschool kids.”
Salisbury Star • APRIL 2015 offered in partnership with Wor-Wic Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development Department, focuses on the needs of nonprofit staff and volunteers. Scholarships are awarded to tax exempt nonprofit organizations located in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties that benefit health and human services, education, arts and culture, community affairs, environmental conservation and historic preservation. Scholarships covering tuition and fees are currently available for over 15 select courses. All applications should be received by the Foundation at least 14 days before the start of classes. For more information on the nonprofit scholarships, contact Heather Towers, program officer, at 410-7429911 or visit www.cfes.org.
Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Andy Harris (MD01) is pleased to announce the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors the competition to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in each congressional district throughout the country. The competition is open to all high school students from Maryland’s First Congressional District. Each district will select one winner and that student will have the opportunity to display his or her artwork for one year in the U.S. Being a homeschool teacher is “the hardest job I’ve ever had in my life,” Cockey confided. “It’s a true one-room school house, teaching kids of different ages and abilities simultaneously. Yet you can’t go home at the end of the day like you can with many other jobs. There are no sick days, no substitute teachers, and, of course, no pay. Your personal and professional lives are one. We homeschool families make personal and financial sacrifices. I have no coworkers to confer with. A parent-teacher conference consists of myself and a cup of coffee!” Therefore, Cockey says she’s always the first to say that homeschooling “isn’t for everyone, and may not always be for us. We’ll take it year by year.” To any outsider looking in, though, it seems to be working quite well for the Cockey family. “We are all very close,” Cockey says of her little schoolhouse. In fact, they are planning a backpacking and national park-hopping adventure to New England during what would be a normal school month for them. The world is their classroom.
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EDUCATION GALA - Stephanie and Dr. David Ring, Kevin Mezik and Nicole Nichols at the annual fundraising event. The Foundation has raised more than $146,000 for the town’s schools not counting this most recent fundtaiser. The Foundation makes grants to teachers on both sides of the state line to improve classrooms or launch special programs. Photo by Tony Russo
Capitol building, alongside the work of other contest winners from around the country. For competition guidelines and the student release form, visit Congressman Harris’ website at harris.house.gov. Go to the “Serving You” tab at the top of the screen and click on “Art Competition.” The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 17.
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Eastern Shore Business Leadership Network, Salisbury Chamber to hold Ability Awareness Day
On April 11, over 100 volunteers are expected to join together at the Sixth Annual Eastern Shore Business Leadership Network (ESBLN)/Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Ability Awareness Day Spring Spruce Up at the Salisbury Zoo. The event raises awareness that people with disabilities can and want to work and give back to their community. Patricipants work on teams to mulch, plant, clear brush, and move truckloads of debris to get ready for Earth Day. Past events resulted in the creation of the wood duck overlook and painting spruce ups. For the third year, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Beautification Committee and the City’s Stash Your Trash supporters volunteer the same day to expand litter clean up to many areas in and around Salisbury. This year’s supporters are: Sam’s Club, Walmart, Kohl’s, Avery Hall Insurance, K&L Microwave, Bank of Delmarva and Apple Discount Drugs.
Apply for Hatchery program
Applications are being accepted for the fourth round of funding through Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship program through April 7. Business startups throughout the mid-Atlantic are eligible to apply for Continued on page 31
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE PERFORMS - The Salisbury University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Eric Shuster, recently performed during the Maryland/Delaware Day of Percussion at the University of Delaware in Newark, Del. This marked the first time SU and the greater Eastern Shore were represented at the event. Pictured, from left, are ensemble members Meghan Rollyson, Burt Tabet, Shuster, Josh Kahn, Becca Doughty and Mike Fitzgerald. The ensemble opens the 2015 Salisbury Percussion Festival: SPF 15 with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. For more information, call 410-543-6030 or visit www.salisbury.edu/musicdept.
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Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Kimberly McGlinchey, a special education teacher at Wicomico High School who dedicates herself both inside and outside the classroom to helping students become college and career ready, was honored as the 2015-2016 Wicomico Teacher of the Year on March 19, at the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Banquet at the Commons at Salisbury University. “My strength is being a team player to the 81 teachers and supporting staff at WiHi,” said the 13-year Wicomico High teacher and 1994 graduate of James M. Bennett High School. “As a department chair, I try to help others with their concerns and just be there to listen. As a co-teacher, I support all struggling students as well as my partner teacher. As a colleague, I try to help with any free time that I have to offer. Whether it is taping sporting events for college recruiting, chaperoning prom, facilitating meetings, tutoring, collecting ties or shirts for graduating seniors, mentoring, helping at graduation, bell ringing, donating to a casual day, or just being in the hallways when the kids are extra excited, it all makes a difference … I believe in this county. I was Wicomico made, and now I am WiHi strong.” McGlinchey is not only WiHi proud, she is part of a devoted WiHi family: Her husband, Pat McGlinchey, is a U.S. History and journalism teacher and head football coach at the school. Kimberly McGlinchey, 39, received a bachelor’s degree from York College of Pennsylvania in 1998, and a master’s in special education from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2002. As Wicomico Teacher of the Year, McGlinchey represents the outstanding staff of Wicomico High School and the more than 1,250 teachers of Wicomico County Public Schools. Later this year, she will represent Wicomico County Public Schools in the Maryland Teacher of the Year contest. Top Teachers The annual Teacher of the Year Banquet spotlights not just the year’s most outstanding teacher, but all Wicomico educators who demonstrate outstanding leadership, a commitment to excellence, dedication to teaching the children of the community, and professional achievement. This year 133 teachers were nominated. After rating reviews were completed by administrators and supervisors, the 27 semifinalists were selected. Finalists, in addition to McGlinchey for the high school level, are: Primary: Cindy Becker, Prekindergarten, Wicomico Early Learning Center Intermediate: Stacy Wheeler, 3rd Grade, Fruitland Intermediate Middle: Laura Becker, 8th Grade Mathematics, Salisbury Middle The other semifinalists for 20152016 Wicomico Teacher of the Year are: Beaver Run Elementary: Mary Jo Harris, 2nd Grade; Bennett Middle:
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Entrepreneurship Week Opportunities Abound By William Burke Entrepreneurship Competition Coordinator, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business
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Hunter Patton, 8th Grade Mathematics; Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Michelle Schlegel, Kindergarten; Choices Academy: Kairlyn Smith, Middle School Science; Delmar Elementary: Alison Cuffy, 1st Grade; East Salisbury Elementary: Rebekah Davis-Slade, Media Specialist; Fruitland Primary: Dana Lynerd, 1st Grade; Glen Avenue Elementary: Kacie Robinson, 4th Grade; James M. Bennett High: Chris Emge, Business/Technology Education; Mardela Middle and High: Amber Dorman, 7th Grade English Language Arts; North Salisbury Elementary: Mildred Johnson, 5th Grade; Northwestern Elementary: Charles Echard, 4th Grade; Parkside High: Stephanie McCoy, Art; Pemberton Elementary: Jenny Zawacki, 3rd Grade; Pinehurst Elementary: Katherine Byrne, 1st Grade; Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Sarah Burton, String Orchestra; Prince Street Elementary: Megan Gray, 1st Grade; West Salisbury Elementary: Meeka McCoy, 2nd Grade; Westside Intermediate: Theresa DeLizza, 3rd Grade; Westside Primary: Mary Sterrett, Prekindergarten; Wicomico Middle: Kristen Jackson, Health Education; Wicomico Middle: Kathy Klaverweiden, 6th Grade History; Willards Elementary: Janet Dutton, Prekindergarten Friend of Education Award Each year at the Wicomico County Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet, the school system also honors a “Friend of Education” who has generously supported Wicomico schoolchildren and schools. This year’s recipient is WorWic Community College, which has provided 40 years of stellar educational and post-secondary vocational and technical education programs for residents of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties. Wor-Wic President Dr. Ray Hoy and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Dr. Stephen Capelli received the award.
Around the world, entrepreneurship is at its highest levels in years. But don’t just take my word for it. According to The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, a partnership between Babson College and the London Business School, nearly 14 percent of adults in the United States were involved in startup companies in 2014 — up from just 7.6 percent in 2010. This represents the largest number since the Monitor was founded in 1999. The news is even better for young entrepreneurs. The Monitor’s 2014 report noted some 18 percent of the nation’s 25- to 34-year-olds were starting or running new businesses, up from 15 percent in 2013. Salisbury University and its Franklin P. Perdue School of Business have long been supporters of the entrepreneurial spirit. In 1987, we hosted our first Bernstein Achievement Award for Excellence student business plan competition, sponsored by local entrepreneur and SU alumnus Richard Bernstein. In the 28 years since, young entrepreneurs have used their winnings to start local and regional businesses, including Nacho Pete’s restaurant, the Wear It Again consignment shop, Tender Heart Child Care, Netzotic, McFadden Art Glass and A.I.R. Lawn Care, among others. In 2013, the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation recognized SU’s commitment to entrepreneurship with a $1 million gift to create the Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery program. Each academic year through spring 2018, $200,000 will be presented to assist startups selected by the program’s board of directors, which includes such local business leaders as Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue and Dave Rommel, owner of Rommel Electric Company and Rommel Harley-Davidson. The goal is to assist entrepreneurs and help them create new jobs in the community. Participants also receive business mentoring from board members. This year, those and other events come together during SU’s first Entrepreneurship Week, May 3-9. The fourth round of the Shore Hatchery competition is scheduled Thursday, May 7. Though early afternoon presentations will be for board members only, finalist presentations later in the afternoon and evening in Perdue Hall’s Bennett Family Auditorium will be open to the public. The competition is open to entrepreneurs throughout the midAtlantic. Submissions are due by Tuesday, April 7. For application materials and more information visit https://www2.salisbury.edu/perdue/sh.
In recent years, the Bernstein Achievement Award competition has become the capstone for a day of student business competitions offering up to $100,000 in cash and prizes. This year’s competitions, scheduled Friday, May 8, start with an Invest in My Idea poster session that allows all participants to visually share their business ideas. Fifteen winners move on to the Gull Cage. This Shark Tank-style competition allows one minute for delivering verbal pitches about the ventures and four minutes for answering judges’ questions. These top four finalists move on to the Bernstein Award competition. Vying for a grand prize of $10,000, they will have 20 minutes to present and answer questions about their full business plans. As with the Shore Hatchery, the public is invited to view the finalists’ presentations, also in Bennett Family Auditorium. Entrepreneurship Week culminates with the return of Shark Tank to SU Saturday, May 9. ABC’s hit business competition TV show, which first held an open casting call at the University last spring, conducts a second round in Perdue Hall. In 2014, small business owners and startup hopefuls came from as far away as Florida to participate. This is one of only five casting calls scheduled for the show this year and one of only two on the East Coast. Hosted by 47 ABC, the Perdue School and Maryland Capital Enterprises, interviews take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On-site registration begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is open now. For application forms and information visit http://abc.go.com/shows/sharktank/open-call. To pre-register call 410-742-4747, ext. 346. Additional Entrepreneurship Week events may be announced closer to the date. For the latest information, visit the SU website at www.salisbury.edu. We are excited to help support the business owners of tomorrow — and we encourage you to do so, as well. Stop by one of our competitions and see what goods and services may be available in the near future. Who knows? You might just catch the entrepreneurship bug yourself — and help push this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor numbers even higher.
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preneurs will have the chance to present their proposals to the program’s advisory board for consideration Thursday, May 7, at SU’s Perdue Hall. The Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery program is a $1 million, five-year initiative to assist entrepreneurs and help them create new jobs in the community. It is administered through SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business. For application materials and more information, visit www2.salisbury.edu.
Lewis performs at Carnegie Hall
Hannah Lewis, a sophomore at Parkside High School, was selected for the 2015 High School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, presented by WorldStrides. She performed on the French horn in February with the HonLewis ors Band. Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest rated high school performers from across North America and select schools internationally. Hannah has studied music for six years and is a member of the Parkside
Salisbury Star • APRIL 2015 High School Marching Band and Symphonic Band and the Salisbury Youth Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. She has performed in the All-Shore Band four years in a row, sitting as first chair for two years, and has received superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble competition four consecutive years. In 2014, Hannah performed with the WVU, Frostburg, and Towson University Honor Bands.
Children’s Literature Festival
The public has the chance to meet renowned authors and illustrators during Salisbury University’s 2015 Children’s and Young Adult Literature Festival, held April 9-14. Events begin with a reception with award-winning author Susanne Gervay 5 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. Gervay’s riteof-passage book I Am Jack, focused on school bullying, has been translated into several languages. The festival continues with the diversity and literature conference “Books for Freedom: We Will Breathe Again” 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, in the Teacher Education and Technology Center’s Curriculum Resource Center, Room 226. In addition to Gervay, participating authors, illustrators and guests include Kwame Alexander, Bryan Collier, Miranda Paul, Isatou Ceesay, James Roy, Sushmita Mazumdar, Teena Gorrow and Diana Hastings.
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Registration is $35, $20 for SU ID holders. To register visit webapps.salisbury.edu/clf. A reception for the exhibit “The Art of Bryan Collier” follows at 2 p.m., also in the Curriculum Resource Center. A native of Pocomoke, Collier is a nationally celebrated artist and illustrator. His exhibit continues through Monday, May 11. On Tuesday, April 14, he concludes the festival with a discussion of his work at 1 p.m. in the Nanticoke Room of the Guerrieri University Center.
SU launches MSW program
Salisbury University is launching an online Master of Social Work. The graduate program is one of the first three at SU to have fully online versions for fall 2015. The three-year cohort program involves taking one to two classes during seven-week sessions year round. During the last two academic years, students will engage in field internships two to three days per week. SU also offers an online Master of Business Administration and the Master of GIS Management.
Association welcomes new members
The Salisbury University Alumni Association welcomes four new members to its board of directors: Robert Audley of Salisbury, Lesli Friend of Suitland, Carrie Wright Holt of La Plata, and
Terri Messenger Morris of Havre de Grace. Each new member will serve two three-year terms. Audley earned B.A. degrees in political science and history in 2011. A leadership speaker, he founded Outside the Zone to empower college students to experience true growth and fulfillment. Friend earned a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in management in 1991, and a M.S in accounting and information systems in 2008. She operates a consulting firm. Holt earned a B.A. in political science in 2001. She is an information technology specialist and branch manager for Litigation Support Services for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C. Morris earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and marketing in 1989. She is a talent acquisition manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Enterprise Holdings in Linthicum.
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ESRGC awarded contract grant
Salisbury University’s Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative (ESRGC) has been awarded a contract for an international project with the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to monitor mangrove loss in Indonesia. Under the guidance of Dr. Stuart Hamilton, faculty in SU’s Geography and Geosciences Department, SU undergraduate and graduate students will identify changes, since 2000, in the mangrove forest inventory of the archipelago in Southeast Asia/Oceania. “As part of our commitment to undergraduate research, this type of work allows students to apply cross-curricular components of their SU education to address real-world environmental problems,” said Dr. Hamilton.
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Annual Philosophy Symposium
Salisbury University’s 35th annual Philosophy Symposium, “What’s on Your Plate? Food, Politics and Identity,” will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, in Teacher Education and Technology Center Room 153. Presenters include Drs. Chad Lavin of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and Lisa Heldke of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. Events begin with a continental breakfast. During the morning session, Lavin and Heldke weigh in on topics including the significance of farming and cooking, meat and vegetarianism, diet and obesity, and exotic and local foods. Following a break for lunch, faculty and other local panelists add their insights. The audience is invited to join in the discussion throughout the day. Admission is free and the public is invited.
SU students advance in competition
Four Salisbury University music students will advance in six categories to the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Mid-Atlantic regional auditions, following wins at the Maryland-Washington, D.C., state auditions held at Morgan State University. They are: Tyler Brunner of Finksburg - first place, junior/senior men’s musical theatre; John Wixted of
Ronkonkoma, N.Y. - first place, freshman/sophomore men’s musical theatre; first place, sophomore men’s classical music; Meredith Jones of Salisbury first place, junior/senior women’s musical theatre; Honors, senior women’s classical music and Desiree Borges of
La Plata - Honors, freshman women’s classical music. Participants included students from schools in the University System of Maryland, as well as community colleges and private studios throughout the state and Washington, D.C.
Thirty Wicomico County school spelling bee champions competed in the Third Maryland Eastern Shore Spelling Bee at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne recently. The regional bee included more than 50 students from public schools and private schools in Wicomico and Somerset counties. Gia Bautista, eighth grader at Wicomico Middle School, was named champion for the second time. She qualified to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Runner up was Erin Welch, sixth grader at St. Francis de Sales, for the second time. All Wicomico schools with students in grades 4-8 held classroom or team contests and then a school spelling bee, at the end of which the top two winners were named school champions. Spelling bee champions: Delmar Elementary: Paris Somers, 4th grade, Sarah Ross, 4th grade; East Salisbury Elementary: Toni Fenstermacher, 4th grade, Eva Saintil, 5th grade; Fruit-
land Intermediate: Grace Davis, 5th grade, Levi Cavaleri, 4th grade; Glen Avenue Elementary: Rebecca Holland, 4th grade, Desmon Poinsette, 5th grade; North Salisbury Elementary: Ava Bautista, 5th grade, Maya Matava, 5th grade; Northwestern Elementary: Devin Spicer, 4th grade, Stacey Fisher, 4th grade; Pemberton Elementary: Michelle Rao, 4th grade, Amy Zheng, 5th grade; Pinehurst Elementary: Liyah Hill, 5th grade, Avery Patterson, 5th grade; Prince Street Elementary: Janaye Jones, 5th grade, Jason Sterling-Peek, 5th grade; Westside Intermediate: John Koch, 4th grade, Kathryn Beauchamp, 5th grade; Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Nicole Presho, 4th grade, Trinity Gray, 5th grade; Bennett Middle: Emma Murphy, 7th grade, Akrem Abdelwahab, 8th grade; Mardela Middle: Zora Nichols, 6th grade, Nathaniel Umsted, 8th grade; Salisbury Middle: Cade Stone, 8th grade, Madison Gordy, 7th grade; Wicomico Middle: Gia Bautista, 8th grade, Millicent Kihiuria, 8th grade.
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SOUND OF MUSIC - Director Paulette DeRosa-Matrona and Worcester Preparatory School Upper School students presented Sound of Music to audiences on Feb. 27-28. The cast included: (row one, from left) Victoria Middleton, Bethany Beach, Del.; Amy Lizas, Berlin; Emmi Shockley, Ocean City; Cecily Sass, Newark; Isabel Dashiell, Ocean City; Emilee Dorey, Millville, Del.; Fiona Reid, Salisbury; (row two) Davis Taylor, Lewes, Del.; Caroline Lewis, Newark; Isabel Osias, Bethany Beach; Devin Hammond, Berlin; Jordan Kilgore, Bishopville; Nick Moondra, Salisbury; Chandler Dennis, Millsboro, Del.; Madeline Barton, Ocean Pines; Olivia Parker, Ocean City; (row 3) Cameron DiPerna, Ocean City; Raphael DeJesus, Seaford, Del.; Sambina Anthony, Seaford; Carolyn Dorey, Millville; Zach Oltman, Frankford, Del.; Jarad Godwin, Frankford; Kathleen Emche, Ocean Pines; Biola Eniola, Salisbury; Cole Koester, Salisbury; and Ethan Gaskill, Ocean City.
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SU HONORED - Salisbury University has earned national recognition for its collaborative partnerships with Mardela Middle and High School (MMHS). The University was honored with the 2015 Exemplary Professional Development School (PDS) Achievement Award from the National Association of Professional Development Schools (NAPDS). Only six campuses across the country were honored. This is the second time SU has won the award; the University was recognized in 2011 for its partnerships with Worcester County Public Schools. Currently, some 33 schools in seven counties partner with SU to offer a meaningful introduction to teaching. The award was given at the 2015 conference in Atlanta in March to SU faculty and staff, including, from left, Sara Elburn, interim regional PDS coordinator; Frederick Briggs, principal of Mardela Middle and High School; Dr. Ron Siers, Education Specialties Department chair and PDS liaison to Mardela; and Paul Gasior, field experience coordinator.
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BEAM SIGNING CEREMONY - Members of the campus and greater communities helped write part of Salisbury University history recently by signing their names to one of the final beams in the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), the new “front door” for the campus. The public signing of the 30-foot-long, 1,000-pound steel beam was held in Red Square. Ultimately, the beam will be placed on the top floor of the 221,000-square-foot building and remain visible from the mechanical room there. Beam signings have become a tradition at SU with the Teacher Education and Technology Center (2008) and Perdue Hall (2011). The largest academic building in SU history, the technology-rich structure costs $117 million and will open in the fall of 2016. Pictured, from left, are SU President Janet Dudley-Eshbach (center) with Guerrieri family members Michael and Marybeth Guerrieri.
DI teams advance in competition Wicomico County Destination Imagination teams performed well at the Eastern Region DI Tournament qualifying to compete at the Maryland State DI Tournament on Saturday, April 18 at UMBC. The following teams advanced to the Maryland DI State Tournament: 1st place - Pemberton Elementary, Mega Master Minds; North Salisbury School, Feary Flames; Westside Intermediate, Funky Monkeys; Bennett Middle School, Improv Waves; Bennett Middle School, Daydreamerz; Salisbury Middle School, Thunder Thinkers; Wicomico Middle School, Glazed and Confused; Wicomico Middle School, Uncommon DInominators; Parkside High School, inDIcisive 2nd place - North Salisbury School,
SiFi Super Stars; North Salisbury School, Ninja Fishies; Westside Intermediate, Sassy Sisters; Bennett Middle School, Imaginators; Bennett Middle School, Primetime DI Funguys; Salisbury Middle, DI-scoverers; James M. Bennett High School, Not You 3rd place - Wicomico Middle School, EverDIne Earning a special award at the Eastern Region Tournament was the North Salisbury School Legendary Llamas DI team. The team earned the Spirit of DI Award for Exceptional Spirit, Teamwork, Volunteerism and Sportsmanship. Forty teams from Wicomico Schools participated in the tournament, including six Rising Stars teams from primary grades.
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County presents awards for academic, arts, service The following students were recognized recently at the Wicomico County Board of Education Awards and Recognitions Night.
Outstanding Fundraiser for Jump Rope for Heart
Delanie Spear of Northwestern Elementary School raised $7,775 for the American Heart Association in the past two years through Jump Rope for Heart. Her achievement helped motivate others, and Northwestern’s students raised more than $13,500 this year.
Just Zoo It!
Winning Classroom - Nicole Williams’ 1st grade class at Westside Primary was the top Wicomico public school classroom in the fundraiser. The class collected $223.61.
Salisbury Zoo First Design-ABookmark Contest
Winners: Chloe Parsons, 6th Grade, Bennett Middle School and Ava Schultz, 6th Grade, Bennett Middle School.
Community Giving
Benefit Concert - Madison Copeland of Parkside High School held a concert which raised $463 on behalf of students at East Salisbury Elementary. Funds were used to purchase hats, scarves, and 11 backpacks for students in need.
2015 All State Music Ensembles
The following students were selected for the 2015 Maryland All-State Musical Performing Groups: Parkside High School: Miyuki Schoyen, 9th grade, Viola - All State Junior Orchestra; James M. Bennett High School: Jeremiah Copeland, 11th grade, Tenor – All State Senior Mixed Chorus; Emily Della Ratta, 11th grade, Alto – All State Senior Mixed Chorus; Josh Dennis, 10th grade, Tenor – All State Senior Mixed Chorus; Emily Gutierrez, 9th grade, Alto – All State Junior Chorus; Teresa Miller, 9th grade, Soprano – All State Junior Chorus; Clark Mitchell, 11th grade, Tenor – All State Senior Mixed Chorus; Sandra Zelaya, 10th grade, Alto – All State Senior Women’s Chorus; Wicomico High School - Katelin Beach, 10th grade, Alto – All State Senior Mixed Chorus; Salisbury Middle School - Joshua
Harman, 8th grade, Bass – All State Junior Chorus
Regional Music Honors
These students were selected for regional music performance groups: Clark Mitchell, junior, James M. Bennett High School, Concert Choir member, will perform in the All Eastern Honors Mixed Chorus at the Eastern Division Conference of The National Association for Music Education in Providence, R.I., on April 12. Matthew Scott, senior, Wicomico High School, Marching Band, was selected as a member of the Tournament of Bands All Star Marching Ensemble, which brought together top musicians from marching bands in 14 states. This group performs in the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hannah Lewis, a member of the Parkside High Symphonic and Marching Band under the direction of Kevin Zaczkiewicz, was selected via audio audition to perform on French horn with the Carnegie Hall Honors Performance Series in New York City.
WREP MEETING - WREP held their February meeting at the Salisbury Moose Lodge. Students from the Visual Performing Arts (VPA) program shared their musical talents. Lunch was provided by the Culinary Art students at Parkside Career Technology Center. Retired educational personnel meet four times a year and participate in community service activities. Food, personal hygiene and paper products were collected and distributed to the Christian Shelter. All Wicomico County Board of Education retired personnel are welcome to attend the luncheons. Call 410-543-1705 for more information. Pictured, Judy Davis, community service chair, Sharon Huston, Wanda Downes and Connie Martin show goods donated to Christian Shelter. Below VPA students – Harrison Frey, James M. Bennett High, Katie Ervin and Dylan Gregg, Parkside High
Play It Safe 2015 Poster Contest
Winning Design - Kim Michalik, a student in the Visual and Performing Arts Program at Wicomico High School and a senior at Parkside High School, was the winner in the Play It Safe 2015 Poster Design Contest sponsored by the Ocean City Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Committee and the Worcester County Health Department.
Optimist International Essay Contest winners
Rawan Osman, James M. Bennett High – 1st place; Jeremy Middleton, James M. Bennett High – 2nd place; Ryan Peterson, James M. Bennett High – 3rd place
Eastern Shore High School Math Competition
Salisbury University’s Mathematics and Computer Science Department’s 31st annual Eastern Shore High School Mathematics Competition was sponsored by Delmarva Power. Nineteen teams with students in grades 9-12 worked their math and problemsolving skills in this competition on Nov. 6 at Salisbury University. 1st place individual winner - Michael Li, James M. Bennett High School and 3rd place team - Andrea Cottingham, Matt Adams and Andrew Boltz.
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Wor-Wic Community College recognizes students A total of 550 area students at Wor-Wic Community College were recognized for superior performance by being named to the dean’s list for the recently completed fall semester. Area students who maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while taking six or more credit hours during the fall semester include: Delmar: Gertrude Affum, Assaf Alhmoud, Allison Bender, Andrew Boltz, Amy Bowden, Carolyn Bowland, Caroline Brannock, Kristin Brewington, Josette Brooks, Chelsea Brown, Jason Caputo, Justin Conklin, Lori Cordrey, Elizabeth Dale, Brandon Evans, Michael Harpool, Marc Harrington II, Justin Hernan, Jacob Johnson, Mark Jones, Justin McCain, Lindsey McGee, Candida Merritt, Hannah Mills, William Poole, James Reich, Sandra Rice, Heather Riggin, Russell Rounds, Nicole Rouse, Kimberly Shifflett, Avery Shirvani, Brehanna Sigwalt, Donya Smith, Shayna Smith, Joey Stevens, Kerry Ward, Michael Wilson and Brandy Zissimos. Fruitland: Kaitlyn Briselli, Sungmin Han, Becky Harley, Tyler Manchin, Maggie Moore, Rebecca Parsons, Mariah Price, Lindsay Reed and Aislyn Van
Genderen. Mardela Springs: Tina Brumbley, Carole Byrd, Darlene Hall, Samantha Pope, Taylor Powell and Charles Stanley Jr. Salisbury: Robert Adams, Jennifer Adrion, Monica Aguilar-Duenas, Sarah Armentrout, Felicia Austin, Keri Bailey, Brittany Baine, Jordan Bakouche, Blake Barrett, Morgan Batze, Angela Baumbarger, Alex Baxter, Cassandra Bello, Renee Benning, Whitney Benton, Shinelle Best, Rebecca Bizzarri, Tiffany Bodis, Christin Bogley, Talane Bowne, Jorge Brito, Madeline Brumley, Sarah Burton, Sindy Cabrera, Brittany Cannon, Melissa Cardona, Hayley Carey, Jacelyn Case, Allison Chapman, Ha Young Choi, Carter Christensen, James Close, Brooke Coleman, Kristin Colvin, Meaghan Conley, Mitchell Conte, Morgan Conte, Connie Cooper, Steven Daggs, Amanda Dasher, Derrick Dixon, Lilia Dobos, Jodi-Marie Drehmer, Matthew Duncan, Olivia Eagle, Lois Edwards, Chelsea Eline, Charline Festo, Percy Fields Jr., Gavin Fletcher, Amaris Ford, Marsha Gale, Geneque Garrison, Tamara Gibbons, Latisha Godwin, Morgan Gordy, Robert Gordy III, Danielle Gray, Bridget Hagens, Ol-
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ACCOUNTING Twilley, Rommel & Stephens, P.A. Robert Stephens, Jr. 410-749-1919 410-548-5039 trscpa.com rstephens@trscpa.com 1405 Wesley Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ADVERTISING Morning Star Publications, Inc. Greg English 302-629-9788 302-629-9243 mspublications.com genglish@mspublications.com 951 Norman Eskridge Hwy., Seaford, DE 19973 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Andrew W. Booth & Associates, Inc. Matthew Smith 410-742-7299 410-742-0273 awbengineers.com msmith@awbengineers.com 1942 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 Debbie Bailey dbailey@awbengineers.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Davis, Bowen & Friedel Michael Wigley 410-543-9091 410-543-4172 dbfinc.com mrw@dbfinc.com One Plaza East, Suite 200, Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AUTO RENTAL Mills Rental Cars, Inc. Betsey Bradford 410-860-5466 410-742-3875 millsrentalcars@aol.com 102 Broadway St., Fruitland, MD 21826 410-546-2296 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL The Bank of Delmarva Debbie Abbott 410-548-1100 410-742-9588 bankofdelmarva.com dabbott@bankofdelmarva.com 2245 Northwood Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL PLANNING & INVESTMENTS Delmarva Wealth Management Bob Anderson 410-912-4286 410-912-4287 delmarvawealth.com bob.anderson@lpl.com 543 Riverside Dr., Suite B, Salisbury, MD 21801 CFP (R) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HEATING AND AIR Mid-Atlantic Heating and Air Keith Owens 410-546-5404 410-546-5418 midatlanticheatandac.com ko.midatlantichvac@comcast.net 2312 Allen Dr., Salisbury, MD 21801 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME MORTGAGE BB&T Mortgage Devon Eastlack 410-742-8065 410-546-5587 bbandt.com/deastlack deastlack@bbandt.com 1401 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 Mortgage Loan Officer ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Erik Weeg 410-845-4918 877-698-7941 wfhm.com/erik-weeg erik.k.weeg@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Branch Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Ken Lee 410-845-4912 410-548-4154 www.wellsfargo.com Kenneth.J.Lee@wellsfargo.com 1000 E. Main St., Salisbury, MD 21804 Sales Manager ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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GEARING UP- Brandy Davis and Andrea Vinson treated themselves to a cocktail at Echelon during March’s 3rd Friday. Photo by Tony Russo
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HIGH EXPECTATIONS- Samantha Grant and Shemika Briddell showed off their colors at the March 3rd Friday in Echelon. Photo by Tony Russo
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Salisbury Star • APRIL 2015
1st Saturday looks to normalize city’s music culture
By Tony Russo
Last month more than 100 people packed Headquarters Live to celebrate what many are hoping will be the next major development in the Salisbury Arts scene: 1st Saturday. The plan was to raise money as well as awareness about the warm weather concert series, slated to begin April 4 and run monthly through October. Sarah Rayne, co-chair with her husband Ben of the 1st Saturday Committee said the event raised more than $2,100 and really stirred people’s excitement about the event’s possibilities. Headquarters Live, which donated the space for the event, is a proper nightclub, where the entertainment is the central focus. This means that the crowd for a particular evening is often a reflection of the artist or artists performing. For the 1st Saturday fundraiser, though, the crowd was a little more than mixed. A healthy contingent of children were present for the event, as well as politicians, some middle aged folks and the younger crowd of college students and 30-somethings who tend to make up the bulk of Headquarters Live regulars. Sarah Rayne, who co-chairs the 1st Saturday Committee with her husband Ben, was thrilled by the turnout generally, but the fact that young families came out was particularly gratifying. “We encouraged people to bring their children out to the event,” she said. “That’s one of the things we’re trying to do; it’s important to put music into people’s lives.” From its inception, 1st Saturday has been about normalizing live, local music. Salisbury is a hub for many musicians who make their livings playing venues along the mid- and upper Shore
Ben and Sarah Rayne chair the 1st Saturday Committee, which was established to promote the new cultural event. Photo by Tony Russo
and on the Maryland and Delaware beaches. The City of Salisbury proper, though, hasn’t been much of a live music destination, but as area restaurants continue to open and establish successful music nights, Salisbury increasingly is a draw for original music. The Raynes and several of their friends approached the town to secure permission to hold an event under the auspices of the town’s Arts and Entertainment District (which is also the parent of 3rd Fridays) for a monthly music and art expo. Working with local artists Sarah Holcott and Robbie Johnson of Amused Studios, the members of what would become the 1st Saturday Committee set about looking for funding and also working out the event’s vision.
PARADE- Shown (l to r) are: Little Mister Skipjack Aiden Gray, Miss Skipjack Rebecca Dvorak, and Little Miss Skipjack Emily Whitelock during the Fruitland Easter Parade. Photo by Tony Russo
It settled on 1st Saturday as a complementary counterpoint to 3rd Friday, not only in name but also in attitude. Establishing the downtown as a regular destination is part of an overall economic development goal aimed at hyping Salisbury as a destination for locals. After decades of sprawl and blight, many towns are beginning to see the downtown as a tool and amenity. Visitors and potential investors, even those not interested in opening a business downtown, specifically, recognize that a healthy, “artsy” downtown is an indicator of a healthy or developing economy. Salisbury has the additional benefit of being a college town, which makes it all the more an attractive place for
young families. The hope is that 1st Saturday both solidifies that image and begins to develop cohesion among those drawn to the downtown for its visual and performance art scene. Joey Gilkerson, who provides the portable stage used for the New Year’s Eve celebration downtown offered the use of his stage and his continued support throughout the project. The idea is to set the stage up on Division Street, near the Government Building but leave Main Street open to traffic. This has the dual benefit of not having to apply for additional state road closure permits while encouraging access to the Downtown Plaza and parking for those drawn to the event. The event will also provide an opportunity for a local nonprofit to raise awareness of its mission. For the inaugural event, the Maryland Food Bank was selected as the beneficiary. People are encouraged to bring canned or nonperishable goods for donation. Spring donations sometimes fall off for food banks, as the winter and holidays are mostly considered a time of need. The recent benefit was held 4-7 p.m., as the monthly event will be, to continue the premise that the event is family friendly. The bands are not kids bands, though, but rather groups and artists that are accessible to all interests. All three of the first bands booked for the event-Chris English, The Larks and Lewis and Clark--played a set at the fundraiser. “It was a rock show and a party more than it was a gala,” Rayne said, adding of the donations and moral support the event received: “The people of this town really surprise me time and again.” For more information on 1st Saturday visit https://www.facebook. com/1stsaturdaysby or email 1stSaturdaysby@gmail.com.
SALISBURY JAYCEES- Ashley and Michael McIntyre hand out candy as part of the Salisbury Jaycees contingent at the Fruitland Easter Parade. Photo by Tony Russo
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Final Word Letter to the Editor
From darkness into the light
Rural pharmacy patients may suffer
By Veronica Correa, LCSW-C
There seems to be a great deal of confusion concerning pharmacy benefits between existing United Healthcare commercial patients and the new United Healthcare Maryland Medicaid Program that is administered by the State of Maryland. If you have United Healthcare Commercial Insurance be assured that this does not affect you at all…at least as of now. UHC Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) has sold a concept to the state to save money by creating a new UHC MCO but it is very shortsighted for the patients of the Eastern Shore with negative consequences to occur. In their haste, they neglected to assure practical access for these patients. Sure, the COMAR regulations specify that 30 miles is the limit in distance for rural patients to travel from their residence to a pharmacy but that has never been an issue in the past since the independent pharmacies have positioned themselves to fill the void. Those who are disabled and depend on delivery as well as those without transportation will suffer. Drugs don’t work if you don’t take them and if you can’t get them, the results will be increased healthcare costs with hospitalizations as a reality. It obviously makes no sense to save on drug costs but in turn increase total healthcare expenditures with hospitalization. Beginning April 1st there will be over 300 pharmacies that will be left out of the new network which includes all independent pharmacies in the state. If you think you have to wait for your prescription at chain pharmacies now, can you imagine what it will be like when nearly half of the pharmacies in the state of Maryland won’t be able to fill those UHC Medicaid prescriptions? If you’re an existing UHC MCO patient, you can change to another state MCO by calling 800-977-7388, and choose Option #3. Please remember that all of this change only affects UHC Medicaid MCO participants and your voice can help prevent a catastrophe in your wellbeing. Please note: If you did not get a letter from United HealthCare, this change does not apply to you. Jeff Sherr
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The dark night of the soul When the mind, body and is the name that many authors and wise people have given spirit are connected, getwhen we are in a place of despair, feeling discouraged, ting back on track is much scared, and not good enough and we feel as if this will easier. never change. People believe that because I am a therapist and life coach I don’t go not have an instrument that warns us there. The truth is that I see it as part of but we can feel it in our body and in our the journey and I encounter that darkheart. The challenge is that we don’t ness from time to time. I can count on usually pay attention to those feelings. it coming to visit and I also trust that When the mind, body and spirit are somehow I can get myself back on track connected, getting back on track is loving life. Here, I will share with you much easier. What I have found most how you can get yourself back to the helpful to create that connection is takplace where you love to be. ing the time to meditate and reflect Know that in the midst of your dark- daily. This allows us to hear our inner ness the light is only around the corner. guidance. This inner voice is always When you are in the darkness ask your- there, however quiet and easily covered self “what” versus “why.” What can by the noise of daily life, so we need I do to help myself feel better? What to listen attentively. Meditation can be books can I read? Who can support me? as simple as sitting quietly for about 20 Where can I find the answers? How can minutes every day and focusing your I nurture my spirit in the process? attention on our breath. Our mind will The question “why is this happening wonder and we have to give instructions to me?” will keep you stuck in self-pity. again - breathe, just breathe, in and out. Life is a mystery and we don’t always It’s that simple and very powerful over understand why things happen. Having time. Don’t give yourself the excuse someone who can help us through the that you don’t have the time, that’s an process can be very helpful and enlight- illusion. ening. Enjoy the light, the sunshine and the Did you know that airplanes are off beauty of life. track 98% of the time? That could be scary if the pilot didn’t know this but About the author he does; so he brings the plane back on Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a litrack over and over again. He follows censed clinical social worker and life the instruments and the guidance given coach. To learn more about her work, to him from different sources. We huvisit www.thepersonalwellnesscenter. com or call 410-742-6016. mans are also off track often, we may
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please recycle this magazine EASTER BUNNY- In the group shot with the Easter Bunny are, from left, Kyleigh Chesley, Jaxon Maxwell, Avery Montgomery, Adalynn Dixon and Delanie Spear.
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