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Local high schools and colleges provide students with a quality education. Pages 8-11 SUPERINTENDENT- The Wicomico Board of Education appoints a new superintendent. Page 3 EXPO- The 51st Annual Better Living EXPO is held. Page 4 MENTORING- The Wicomico Mentoring Project builds a foundation between students and adults. Page 6
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EGG HUNT- Children make a dash for the Easter eggs during the Fruitland Easter Egg hunt, which was sponsored by the Fruitland Rec Commission. More photos on page 5. Photo by Mike McClure
Local graduates go on to have successful careers
By Al Higgins
Have you ever looked at highly successful people and asked yourself how these folks got to be where they are? Were they the product of the “Silver Spoon Syndrome” or maybe just lucky? Often, however, following a little digging and research you find that they were very much like all of us; they simply may have worked a little harder. David and Michael Taylor are two young men who have excelled in life. David was appointed County Judge in Arizona at age 34 and Michael, 33, is a Post Doctorate Scholar living and working at the University of Cambridge in England. Both young men are from right here on the Eastern Shore. Here is a little about their journey. Their parents, Susan and David Taylor, are long-time residents of the Eastern Shore. Susan can trace her heritage back to Pocahontas and David’s family arrived in America in 1634. Susan’s family owned a large farm in Dorchester County, while David’s family lived in Princess Anne. Susan earned her degree in microbiology from Arizona State and David, after graduating from Maryville College in Tennessee went on to earn his Masters in Psychology at
Salisbury University. After meeting and eventually marrying, the Taylors built a house in Eden, close to Allen, one of the lesser developed towns on the Lower Shore. They still reside on the family homestead. David served as the juvenile probation officer for the four Lower Shore Counties for over 30 years. He also worked for the Office of Youth Services for two years, before becoming a stock broker. Susan taught biology at the former Salisbury State University for many years and following the birth of her boys she obtained her nursing credentials and retired from her work at Coastal Hospice. During this period the Taylors had the two boys. Both boys began their formal education at The Salisbury School while three years of age. David transferred to the Magnet School in North Salisbury for the fourth grade and Michael did the same when entering the second grade. Both boys progressed through the Salisbury School System. While they were in school, the boys played varsity sports including track, soccer and lacrosse. Their father encouraged them to play varsity sports, with the caveat that they kept their grades up.
Following high school, the boys went their separate ways for college. David went to Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va., where he studied History and Classics. After graduation he discovered a love for law and he enrolled in the Wake Forest law program. Upon graduation in 2005 he clerked for Judge Daniel M. Long in Somerset County, and then moved to Colorado and worked as a Staff Attorney for Judge Russell H. Granger, and began his own private practice. On September 11, 2014 David was appointed by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper to fill the vacancy in the office of the Gilpin County Court Judge in the First Judicial District. David has had a long time passion for history and he believes his undergraduate work has helped him in his career and life, and will continue to help him in the judiciary. Following his appointment to judge he wrote, “… Law school taught me what to do as a judge. Majoring in history, however, gave me the tools and the perspective to learn – for myself – the why behind the what; majoring in history has taught me the incredible truth in that saying.” Continued on page 6
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Board of Education appoints Hanlin as new Wicomico Superintendent
and personalized educational opportudoctorate level courses for Frostburg nities to serve the needs of a diverse State University on instructional destudent population. She is a passionate sign, assessment and accountability, advocate for high expectations and opand the change process. She served as portunities for all students that will preconsultant in the design of the STEMM pare them well for college and careers. Technical Middle College, a partnerShe believes that the development of ship between the Washington County Public Schools. At a special Board meeting on Tuesthe whole child begins with a strong Public Schools and Hagerstown ComShe assisted in foundation in early childhood and conday, March 22, the Wicomico County munity College, providing early college the design of the tinues when students learn to think critBoard of Education appointed Dr. Donopportunities for high school students. ically, work together to solve problems, elementary guidna C. Hanlin as the next Superintendent She currently serves as Co-Chair and and explore interests. She believes in of Schools for Wicomico County Public ance program for Director of Assessment and Accountthe strength of teachers and principals, the school system Schools. The appointment is effective ability for the Department of Education the importance of risk-taking and emand served as an July 1, the day after current Superintenat Shepherd University. powerment, and the authentic involveelementary and dent of Schools Dr. John E. FrederickKnown for her collaborative leadment of the community, with parents middle school sen retires. ership style, Dr. Hanlin has a proven as partners, to improve schools for the counselor. She “It will be my honor to work with track record of reducing achievement benefit of all students. served as Assisyou, to serve you, as we create the congaps, increasing graduation rates, imHaving started her own education tant Principal at ditions together for every child to sucproving school climate, and implementWicomico Middle ceed and for this community to thrive,” ing instructional practices that are based at the Salisbury Teachers College, Dr. Hanlin and James M. BenDr. Hanlin said at the meeting. “There upon research-based principles of learn- Campus Elementary School, and being strongly influenced by that lab school nett High schools is amazing talent in this community, ing. She has a deep understanding of environment for teacher education, Dr. and as Principal of James M. Bennett and we will build on those positives systems thinking and has implemented Hanlin knew from a very early age High School before being promoted to together, but I will need you. Together processes that align school system, that she wanted to be a teacher. She Director of Secondary Education for the school, and classroom level processes we will work hard and we will celearned a bachelor’s degree in elemenschool system. ebrate accomplishments along the way. for the continuous improvement of tary education from Purdue University, After 26 years in Wicomico County I thank you again, and it’s good to be student learning. As a leader in educaa master’s degree in education from Public Schools, Dr. Hanlin moved coming home.” tion, Dr. Hanlin was appointed by the Salisbury University, and a doctorate to Hagerstown, Md. In Washington Dr. Hanlin is an educator with a Governor to the Maryland Educator Efin education leadership from the UniCounty Public Schools, she served as broad background of teaching and fectiveness Council, by the State Superversity of Maryland, College Park. Her Supervisor of Special Education, Direcleadership experiences that span preintendent to the Maryland Instructional doctoral dissertation work on emotional tor of Elementary Education, Assistant kindergarten to higher education and a Technology Advisory Council, and by Superintendent and finally Associate strong passion for improving the lives the Washington County Board of Coun- intelligence strongly influences her day-to-day leadership practices. Superintendent and Chief Academic ty Commissioners to the School Buildof children. She was born and raised Active engagement in the commuPRSRT STD Officer, having been promoted to poSTD ing and Design Advisory Committee. in Salisbury and is a James M. Bennett USPRSRT POSTAGE E nity is a priority for Dr. Hanlin. is P A USShe POSTAGE sitions with progressively-increasing HEATING AIR CONDITIONING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PAID E P A During her tenure in senior leaderHigh School graduate. HEATING AIR CONDITIONING PLUMBING ELECTRICAL PAID the President of the Board of MAIL Directors MOVERS responsibility. MAIL MOVERS ship positions, Dr. Hanlin has focused She began her career as a class9349 Old Furnace Rd Dr. Hanlin has taught master’s and Continued on page 5 9349 Old Furnace Rd on developing challenging, innovative room teacherHonest...Affordable...Dependable...Employee in Wicomico County Seaford, DE 19973 Owned!
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51st Annual Better Living Expo held at Civic Center By Rachel Farris
On Saturday, Feb. 27, the Optimist Club of Salisbury put on its 51st Better Living Expo at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. With a $2 entrance fee, the annual event is the club’s biggest fundraiser. It is held on the last weekend in February and includes vendors from the Salisbury Zoo to contractors to arts and crafts. “Home shows are dying off a little bit,” said Laura Wilson, a committee member for the event. To combat this and keep the BLE a success, they add entertainment and get schools involved, as well as do competitions. Some of these included a children’s martial arts demonstration, a Feet of Fire performance, and a police demonstration. This year, there were some 138 vendors, which includes some nonprofits like the Salisbury Zoo. There were also around 40 art vendors, and not just selling crafts, she said. “Mike Defiore,” a co-chair of the show and in charge of the arts and crafts vendors, “scouts the shows in Del. and Md., and people come from Penn.,” Wilson added. Defiore describes it as “a juried show. We don’t just let anyone in.”
They have some of the best arts and crafts in the area and make sure they get top quality, he said. “It’s all about better living, from decorating your home, improving your home, anything to improve your life.” The co-chairs for the home show vendors are Nikki and Will Tyler. Nikki assured that it is definitely a group effort, however; there is a committee of 10 people that start planning in August and meet monthly, though up to twice weekly as the event draws near. The Tylers have been setting up their booth for Tyler Building Company at the BLE for eight or nine years now, according to Nikki. “The first show we ever did was such a huge success, we wanted to join the committee and be involved,” she said. They also joined the Optimist Club five years ago, and they have been chairing the expo for three years. “All the proceeds from the show benefit local youth,” she added. “A lot of good comes from this show. There’s something for the whole family here. It’s not just a one dimensional show; there’s a little bit of everything.” She explained that since the show is in its
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51st year, there are a lot of repeat vendors. One of those repeat vendors was S.R. Pete & Sons, a family run HVAC service company. The company has been participating in the Better Living Expo for six or seven years, according to Vice President Stanley Pete, Jr. He stated that there is always a lot of foot traffic, and the people coming in are looking to purchase materials and services, not just walking through for free giveaways. “It’s nice conversing with people and making new contacts based in Salisbury,” Pete said. “We do well here, and everything runs smoothly.” A second year craft vendor, Scott Geib Studios, agreed with the show being well ran. “Mike Defiore is a great organizer,” Anne Burroughs said. “[Scott and I] are full time artists; we make everything ourselves.” The art from Scott Geib Studios is mixed media, and the booth features canvases, ornaments, cutting boards, mouse pads, absorbent coasters, and koozies. Burroughs recalled the weather being questionable last year, but they “really like
the venue here” and had every intention to return. A first-time, volunteer-organization vendor was Greyhound Pets of America Delaware. GPA-DE finds homes for retired racer greyhounds. People walked around the show with recently adopted greyhounds, gaining interest and working with the entire space in addition to their booth. “We were the first to call to see if we could get a space,” said volunteer Laurie Miller. “We were very excited. We want to expand our adoption base. GPA has been in Del. for 10 years, so a lot of people in Del. have greyhounds. We wanted to show them in Md.” Miller added that two greyhounds up for adoption would be brought to the show that day. With the buyers, vendors, and artists benefiting from the expo, the Optimist Club put on another successful fundraiser for local youth. Harry Roop, a member of the club for 12 years, said that it’s a “great program.” He added, “If any organization needs money, if they are worthy, [the Optimist Club] will donate if they can.”
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PARADE- Shown (clockwise from top left) are scenes from the Fruitland Easter parade: Pictured (l to r) watching the parade are Sarah Scarborough and her mother, Christy, of Delmar, Md. and Lindsay Hart and her son, Connor; Miss Wicomico Fire Prevention and Miss Sharptown Fire Prevention Casey English rides through the parade; Fruitland Council President Darlene Kerr hands out treats to kids; and the Wicomico High ROTC kicks off the parade for the 13th straight year. More pictures on the Salisbury Star Facebook page. Photos by Mike McClure
of Girls’ Incorporated, Washington County and is a member of the Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Foundation Board and the Rotary Early Childhood Literacy Task Force. She and her husband, David, have four children, Michael, Cameron, Jessica, and Ellery. Superintendent Search Process The Board conducted two rounds of interviews with superintendent applicants and narrowed the field to three finalists. The finalists interviewed in the district on March 14 (Dr. Cathy Townsend), March 15 (Dr. Lorenzo L. Hughes), and March 16 (Dr. Hanlin). Each day’s schedule was packed with interviews with stakeholder panels, visits to schools, and time with the Board of Education. Board President Don Fitzgerald thanked the many people who participated in the interview process: students, teachers, support staff, school administrators, Central Office administrators, parents, other community members, businesspeople, local officials, and retirees. Their input was invaluable in making the important decision on who will lead Wicomico Schools for the next four years. “The process we have used has worked. I think all of you in the end have a stake in the decision,” Mr.
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Fitzgerald said. He then put Dr. Hanlin’s name up for a Board vote for a four-year contract as Superintendent starting July 1, and the Board approved her appointment 6-1 before bringing her out to address the audience and sign an employment contract. Dr. Hanlin used her time at the microphone to thank those who participated in the interview panels, and to praise the thoroughness of the Maryland Association of Boards of Education superintendent search process. “I know the other finalists, and they are passionate educators and talented individuals. I recognize what a difficult decision this was for you. I am truly honored to be the selected candidate,” said Hanlin. She thanked her mentors as well as family members, and said how pleased she is to be returning to Wicomico County 12 years after her relocation to Hagerstown. For her, the “Day in the District” conversations with stakeholders were just the start of the community engagement she plans to foster. “I enjoyed meeting with you. (Last week) I did most of the talking, and now I look forward to meeting with you often, to listen and learn from you about your aspirations for this school system and for the community. I recognize what a tremendous responsibility this is, and I take that responsibility very, very seriously,” she said.
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Wicomico Mentoring Project builds foundations between adults, students By Al Higgins
“We need your help. We currently have about 560 volunteers but we need at least a 1,000.” These are the words of Mark Thompson, the Mentoring & Community Services Coordinator for the Wicomico County Public School System. Thompson heads up the school mentoring program and is aggressively searching for members of the community to provide mentoring to the area’s youth. Established in 1994, the Wicomico Mentoring Project (WMP) is part of the Student and Family Services Team of the Wicomico County Board of Education. WMP builds foundations for relationships between caring adults and students of the school system. Through mentoring they strive to promote positive role modeling, and offer social, emotional and academic support to their students. “Of particular importance to the program are mentors from outside the student’s family,” explained Thompson. “Every student benefits from mentoring and this is especially true for those students coming from single parent homes. Mentoring does not have to involve academics.” “It can be as simple as eating
breakfast or lunch with a student and demonstrating to them what a healthy diet consists of. Ideally, mentors spend one hour a week with a student but the schedule is entirely up to the mentor. Presently about half of the mentors are from within the school system and thanks to a newly initiated county program, county employees are allowed 35 hours of annual leave time to volunteer in the mentoring program,” Thompson said. “Also, approximately 200 college students from Salisbury University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are involved with the program. Mentors are needed for students from kindergarten through high school.” Mentors from all walks of life are welcomed into the program and applications can be obtained at any of the Wicomico County Schools. To ensure the safety of the students all applicants are subjected to a background check. The school offers training to assist the mentors to recognize child abuse as well as blood borne pathogens. Thompson has a varied background and has worked from being a FedEx courier to the Director of the Salvation Army to his current position. Aside from his current duties, he is also a Baptist Minister at the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. He was hired by the
Mark Thompson of the Wicomico Mentoring Project is shown with a small group of students at WBOC TV.
Wicomico Board of Education in 2011 and he began the mentoring program in 2013. Thompson is enthusiastic and
dedicated to helping the area’s kids and he eagerly accepts any and all aid he can get for his mentoring program.
David Taylor is shown, left, in his judge’s robe while brother, Michael, is pictured in his lab coat. Both are Salisbury School graduates. Submitted photos Continued from page 1
David is also a lieutenant with the Timberline Fire Protection District. There is a strong tradition in Colorado of Judges who have been firefighters and David continues the tradition. Michael graduated from Salisbury University in 2006 with a degree in Chemistry. He continued his education at the University of Delaware, where he earned his PhD in chemistry in 2012. While at the University, Michael earned a patent for the development of a new method of P.E.T. imaging of tumors using radioactive fluorine. He was selected as a 2012 SigmaAldrich Graduate Innovation Award recipient. Sigma-Aldrich is a life sciences company that manufactures products for scientific research and presents 10 such awards annually. Michael worked in the research group of Joseph M. Fox. In May of 2012 Michael received the Universities Annual Brennie E. Hackley, Jr. Award for Excellence in Research. At the end of 2012, Michael accepted a postdoctoral position at Cambridge
University in England. He also earned the coveted Marie Currie International Fellowship from the Marie-Sklodowska-Curie Actions, a research funding initiative of the European Union’s governing body. Valued at $240,000, the award is designed to attract researchers who live outside the E.U. to come work at a facility within the E.U. Michael said, ”My experience at SU was critical for me ending up where I am now. It was the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research that was the key. I planned to get a pharmacy degree, but once I had the chance to work in a lab, I caught the research bug. Who knows where I would be if that hadn’t happened.” Susan and David Taylor are extremely proud of their sons, as they well should be, and the success of their sons is the product of parental coaching and the excellent educational opportunities afforded the boys as they progressed through the Salisbury School System. Hard work often produces its own luck.
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classes of 2015 and 2016 included 43 Advanced Placement Scholars and two AP National Scholars. The school’s roster of honor societies includes the National Honor Society, French National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Art National Honor Society and the Cum Laude Society. For the past 46 years, WPS has maintained a rich history of traditional values and excellence in education
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the middle and upper schools, experiments such as animal dissections and building rockets, as well as field trips, are dedicated to enhancing students’ understanding of the various fields of mathematics and science. The objective of The Salisbury School is preparing its students independence not only for college life but the life that lies beyond. Travel, international exchange programs, field experience, community service and independent study allow students to experience life beyond the classroom. This takes the form of various experiential programs including: Community communications • program with United Way • Experiential week • Global Awareness Day • Give and Receive Day Professional development with • Junior Achievement Service projects • • Mandarin in pre-K to 12th grade The school’s year-round Community Connections program, in partnership with United Way allows students in second through eighth grade to work with a variety of local community organizations on topics such as homeless-
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ness, rehabilitative services and helping the elderly. To educate students on the wider world around them, the school hosts Global Awareness Day each year. Now in its 29th year, the school chooses a different country each year and teaches its students various aspects of the country, everything from its history and geography to its traditions and economy. Students dress in traditional costumes, sing songs, make crafts and even enjoy presentations from speakers and dancers from the country. This year, students will be learning about New Zealand. Technology is blended meaningfully into all areas of the curriculum.
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The Salisbury School has been cultivating independent thinkers, leaders, artists, athletes, volunteers and entrepreneurs for almost 50 years. Their passion for hands-on, step-up and getmoving education is unrivaled in the region, starting in pre-K and culminating in 12th grade with 100 percent of students accepted to four year colleges and universities. Admissions officers at colleges and universities across the country recognize our graduates as original thinkers with superior strengths in creativity, critical analysis, collaboration, communication and technology. In a world that “teaches to the test”, the TSS approach is dramatically different. Our mission is to teach students to become independent thinkers. “We are completely committed to “21st thinking and learning”, says Headmaster Ed Cowell. At the center of TSS learning is STEAM, a curriculum based on educating students in five core areas - science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics - through interdisciplinary and real world applications. Building solid foundations for STEAM begins in the lower school where students use hands-on techniques to understand concepts. Extending into
Students in lower school use Ipads, laptops and computers to enhance their learning; middle school students are provided with Chromebooks to use with homework, personal and group research projects and multimedia presentations; upper school students use laptops, and study computer programming and engineering science. Every student has his or her own style of learning. Unlock it and you unlock the future. With small class sizes and a focus on individualized learning, students at The Salisbury School are encouraged to reach their own potential, helping them to engage, grow and find their excellence.
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Salisbury Christian School expands educational programming
Marine Biology with scuba certification, baseball and volleyball teams with nine consecutive championships, choruses that perform in Washington D.C. – these are merely a few of the unique experiences Salisbury Christian School (SCS) affords its students. SCS knows that students learn most thoroughly when engaged in their subject matter, so it focuses on providing stimulating, differentiated education from Pre-K3 to Grade 12, rooted in a dedication to Jesus Christ. Salisbury Christian began as a small preschool in 1966 and has grown to a current student body of 550 in the past 50 years. The school’s reach has expanded beyond Salisbury, with bus routes extending into both Dorchester and Sussex Counties. SCS employs a dual-approach to education and spiritual development. “Our middle name is ‘Christian’, but that does not mean we focus only on our students’ spiritual lives,” says Dr. Bob Burris, Headmaster. “We are dedicated to providing our students with a stimulating and rigorous college preparation, in addition to essential spiritual growth opportunities; we refuse to sacrifice one for the other.” This dual-focus first requires excellence in the educational basics, working at each student’s academic level. “That’s the beauty of a small private school like ours,” says Dr. Steven Lamkin, Lower School principal. “We have the low teacher-student ratios necessary to facilitate differentiated learning in our classrooms, meeting our students where they are and guiding them to an even higher level.” Excellence in the academic core alone is not sufficient at Salisbury Christian School, however. “Research proves that students learn best when engaged in their learning opportunities, so we strive to add experiences that encourage them to take ownership
over their education,” asserts Mrs. Lynn Franks, Upper School principal. This school year alone, SCS has instituted new classes like Botany and on-campus SAT Prep, welcomed internationally-acclaimed guests like Dr. Arun Gandhi and Tenth Avenue North, and hosted the Eastern Shore’s first Christian College Fair. The school also provides seven Advanced Placement courses and two dual-enrollment courses taught on the SCS campus. The offerings do not stop with academics, however. Salisbury Christian has 15 athletic teams, including volleyball and baseball teams that have clinched nine consecutive championships each. The school celebrates its arts program that includes an awardwinning band, a Broadway-style theatre program, and a locally-acclaimed art department. Further, students are regularly engaged in community service, beginning with the annual Lower School Service Day and culminating in the yearly Senior International Mission Trip. “Ultimately, we work to create well-rounded students who are not only ready for college but who are also ready for life,” claims Dr. Burris. “We encourage our students to join their classmates at institutions like Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Cornell University, but we also prepare them to be good parents, spouses, and citizens of the world.” Salisbury Christian School finds its purpose in creating students who stand at graduation sad to leave but reveling in the knowledge that they are prepared for life. SCS invites all families interested in such educational outcomes to visit its next Open House events on Tuesday, April 19, at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
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Mania” and “Make Your First Website – Google Sites.” Other courses focus on 3-D printing, art, chemistry, computer repair, cooking, geocaching, Google Earth, robotics, photography, Star Wars science, stop motion video, veterinary science and writing. The continuing education and workforce development division also offers customized contract training for businesses, industries and organizations. Popular sessions arranged recently included “Customer Service,” “Microsoft Excel I” and “Time Management for Supervisors.” Training is available at the company site or on Wor-Wic’s campus. For more information or a continuing education course schedule, visit www.worwic.edu or call (410) 3342815.
talented students who are entering the third through ninth grades in the fall of 2016. These one-week courses are offered on the college campus Monday through Friday, beginning July 11 and ending Aug. 5. Students can take fullor half-day courses. Full-day courses are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a one-hour lunch. Half-day courses, which are offered from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m., can also be taken backto-back to create a full-day schedule. Before and after care is available at the college’s on-campus child development center. New courses being offered this summer include “Crazy, Creepy, Crawling Critters,” “Dino Sleuths,” “Dudes That Dared,” “Game On – One in a Million,” “Girls with Gusto,” Grossology,” “Passage to Egypt,” “LEGOs
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Business Digest Old to New Shoe Repair owner is a master shoe recrafter By Carol Kinsley
Clifford Cottman, owner of Old to New Shoe Repair in Fruitland, is not simply a shoe repairman. He’s a “Master Shoe Re-crafter.” He can take scuffed up, worn-out shoes with holes in the soles and make them look brand new again. On www.whodoyou.com, one happy customer described him as “the best” in shoe repair, and another wrote, “Mr. Cottman is the bomb!” Cottman started out shining shoes when he was 12. As he got older, he learned how to do repair work. “Ed Taylor taught me about shoe repair. I left there and went to work with Italians in Pittsburgh. They gave me the education I needed to work on shoes. “I thought I knew, but I didn’t know anything. They’ve got the real touch there,” Cottman reminisced. “I worked with them for a year and a half. I had already purchased my own equipment. It was sitting in storage.” Cottman had his own shop in Athens, Ga., from 1986 to 2005 before moving back to Maryland. For a while he taught shoe repair in the Washington, D.C. area, but the class eventually was discontinued because there were
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too few students. Cottman’s respect for a well-made shoe is evident. “I love to work on high lines, $300 to $500 shoes,” he said. “They’re made so good. Everything on them is good.” Old to New Shoe Repair is a oneman operation. Cottman repairs men’s and women’s shoes, but he doesn’t try to do everything. “You can’t do everything and do it right,” is his philosophy. He dyes satin shoes for ladies but will only dye leather black because both shoes may not come from the same hide and might come out different shades. Cottman also believes in buying the best materials, because that’s what he was taught. “There is a difference,” he said. “Real leather beats man-made material. Most of the time, it lasts longer. “If they make a pair of shoes, I can fix them, but it may be cheaper to throw them away.” If you have shoes worth re-crafting, take them to Old to New Shoe Repair, 102 N. Fruitland Blvd. (Rt. 13), in Fruitland. For more information, call 410-219-9119.
DVB named finalist
Delmarva Veteran Builders, the region’s only commercial construction firm dedicated to bringing employment to U.S. Armed Forces veterans, has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, commonly known as the “Freedom Award.” The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the DoD to employers for their support of National Guard and Reserve members. Each year, up to 15 awards are presented to employers in three categories – large (500 or more employees), small (fewer than 500 employees), and public sector. This year’s finalist group is comprised of 11 large employers, 10 small employers, and nine public sector employers. Recipients will be announced in late June.
‘Ready, Set, Grow!’ workshop
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Salisbury University and Maryland Governor’s Office of Minority Affairs will host “Ready, Set, Grow!,” a small business outreach workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 7, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center. The workshop is designed for small businesses that are ready to compete and perform on government contracts. Buyers from the Maryland State Highway Administration, Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and SU, among other invited panelists, will discuss doing business with their agencies, and provide information about current and upcoming procurement opportunities. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call Eduardo Hayden at 410-767-0910.
Dr. Guy selected for program
Dr. Sarah Guy, associate director of the Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) in Salisbury University’s Franklin P.
NETWORKING EVENT - With more than 90 women in attendance, PKS & Company, P.A. hosted a Women’s Networking and Business event in their Be Connected series on Thursday, March 3. The theme was Be Inspired and the event showcased Angela Gianelle, chief financial officer of Your Doc’s In, and Pamela Barefoot, founder and president of Blue Crab Bay Company. The next event in the series will feature guest speaker, Salisbury Police Chief, Barbara Duncan on May 5. For more information about the series, contact Laura Wilson of PKS & Company, P.A. at 410546-5600. Pictured from left: speakers Angela Gianelle and Pamela Barefoot and moderator Stephanie Willey.
Perdue School of Business, has been chosen to participate in the Leadership Maryland professional development program. The program is dedicated to building a stronger MaryDr. Guy land by educating, cultivating and connecting the state’s brightest leaders. Guy is one of 52 business and community leaders chosen for Leadership Maryland’s 24th class, which will complete the eight-month hands-on learning program focused on the state’s most vital social, economic and environmental issues. Leadership Maryland is open to senior-level executives with significant achievements in either their careers and/or their communities. Ideal members have a desire to learn more about Maryland’s most critical issues and a personal commitment to be a force for positive change in their organizations, communities and state.
Robson receives certification
Bruce W. Robson of Comprehensive Financial Solutions recently attended Connect 2016, hosted by Cetera Advisors in Orlando, Fla. Robson has also earned the Accredited Investment Robson Fiduciary® (AIF®) designation. The AIF designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. Robson has been serving the financial needs of clients and businesses with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.
COMPTROLLER VISITS - Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot visited PKS & Company’s Salisbury office recently to ask for the firm’s support in addressing tax fraud. Franchot reported that in 2007, his first year as Maryland comptroller, his office processed 314 fraudulent returns worth $667K. Last year his office processed 19,156 fraudulent returns worth $36M. The Comptroller’s Taxpayer Protection Act (House Bill 162) would give oversight of tax fraud laws to the existing list of enforcement responsibilities for his agency and add a fraudulent preparer penalty. Pictured from left: PKS Managing Partner, John M. Stern Jr., CPA/ PFS; Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot; and PKS Partner, Daniel M. O’Connell, CPA/PFS, CVA.
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Retirement income and your investment portfolio Taking withdrawals from a traditional portfolio exposes fixed-income investors to “sequence of returns” danger. In other words, experiencing negative returns early in retirement can deplete your portfolio more quickly than you planned and potentially undermine the sustainability of your assets. So you may want to consider a couple of strategies to help mitigate this concern. Liquid Assets The first is to have a pool of very liquid assets to fund two-to-three years of retirement spending; this may keep you from selling longer-term assets at an inopportune time. Through time, and depending upon market conditions, you
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may have the opportunity to replenish this cash reserve using gains from your retirement portfolio. Annuities Another complementary strategy is to integrate annuities into your retirement strategy. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company’s claims-paying ability. Annuities have contract limitations, fees, and charges, including account and administrative fees, underlying investment manage-
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As technology has improved over the decades, more options have become available for businesses. Alena Pauliuchkova, owner of Balance Experts, realized this and in 2015, she responded to a technical need for businesses and Balance Experts was born. Balance Experts is an accounting company that specializes in cloud software. Most of Balance Experts’ services are cloud based, which means that the information lives on the Internet, rather than on a local computer. The major advantage is that users can access information wherever they are as long as they have Internet connection. Balance Experts helps businesses move their bookkeeping to the cloud so accounting can be made easier. “We also set up integration with other tools and apps for increased efficiency and streamlined workflow,” Alena said. In addition to getting businesses set up, Balance Experts also offers tax services and complete bookkeeping and payroll packages, which can be customized to the needs and budget of the business. One of the biggest benefits to using cloud software is that Balance Experts can work with businesses of all sizes and locations in any state. “Throughout the years of working as a CPA, I became very interested in the idea of cloud accounting and how transformative it is for small business owners,” Alena said. “This is how I got inspired to start my own company. We are different from other firms in that we maintain a simple, down-to-earth approach together with bringing you CPA expertise. We want our clients to feel like they have their own accounting department they can reach out to at any time.” Alena is a frequent attendee of
ment fees, mortality and expense fees, and charges for optional benefits. Most annuities have surrender fees that are usually highest if you take out the money in the initial years of the annuity contact. Withdrawals and income payments are taxed as ordinary income. If a withdrawal is made prior to age 59½, a 10 percent federal income tax penalty may apply (unless an exception applies). Until retirement, portfolio optimization largely focuses on the blending of different asset classes in the appropriate measure to create optimal portfolios. But in retirement, investors must integrate different retirement investment vehicles to enhance income and manage risk. One of the industry’s leading thinkers, Ibbotson Associates, has done a great deal of research around this very idea. In a landmark study, “Retirement Portfolio and Variable Annuity with Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit,” Ibottson’s research came to several key conclusions that hold important ramifications for meeting the retirement-income challenge. One of the study’s conclusions was that the addition of a variable annuity with a guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits retirement portfolios—replacing cash or fixed-income allocations. It increases total income while it decreases risk.”¹ A successful retirement is so much more than undertaking sound invest-
PAGE 13 ment strategies. It also requires understanding “sequence of returns” danger and taking measures to mitigate the risk. The Ibbotson study assumed the investor had a retirement income period of 25 years or longer. For an investor with a shorter horizon, the strategy may not be as beneficial. The guarantees of an annuity contract depend on the issuing company’s claims-paying ability. Annuities are not guaranteed by the FDIC or any other government agency. Variable annuities are sold by prospectus, which contains detailed information about investment objectives and risks, as well as charges and expenses. You are encouraged to read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money to buy a variable annuity contract. The prospectus is available from the insurance company or from your financial professional. Variable annuity subaccounts will fluctuate in value based on market conditions, and may be worth more or less than the original amount invested if the annuity is surrendered. This information has been provided by Robert G. “Bob” Anderson, Certified Financial Planner© and owner of Delmarva Wealth Management. Visit his website at www.delmarvawealth.com for more information. Call him at 410-912-4286 for a free initial financial consultation. The information contained in this article is not written or intended as tax or legal advice. You should consult your tax and/or legal advisors before implementing any strategies concerning your finances. Copyright 2016 FMG Suite; Ref. No. 1-218906
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Personnel Becker Morgan welcomes employees
Becker Morgan Group’s Salisbury office welcomes Edward H. Hastings, Marcie M. Creighton and Katie J. Wear. Edward Hastings joins Becker Morgan as a civil technician. Hastings Hastings acquired two years of computer aid drafting education at Wor-Wic Community College and has over 15 years relevant experience. Marcie Creighton rejoins Becker Morgan as an accounting specialist Creighton and will provide accounting support for all four offices. She graduated with a bachelor of science in accounting from Clemson University in 2005. Katie Wear joins Becker Morgan as the human resources manager. She graduWear ated with a bachelor of science in business management finance from East Stroudsburg University in 2005 and was previously a human resources manager at a Pennsylvania based company.
Dickerson joins Bank of Delmarva
Brooke L. Dickerson, CCBIA has joined The Bank of Delmarva as vice president and internal auditor. Dickerson graduated from the UniDickerson versity of Delaware with a bachelor of arts degree in finance in 2003. She comes to the bank with 12 years of bank auditing experience and obtained her community bank internal auditor certification from the Independent Community Bankers of America. She lives in Laurel, Del., with her husband and two children.
Vaughan joins Wor-Wic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Jason Vaughan of Berlin as a Web programmer and analyst. Before joining Wor-Wic, Vaughan worked as an application developer for
Crisafulli Consulting in Damascus, Md. He has 12 years of experience in information technology. He received his associate degree in specialized technology from The Art Institute of York – Pennsylvania. Vaughn has a daughter, Ashlyn, 6, Vaughn and a son, Gavin, 3.
Earp joins WorWic
Wor-Wic Community College recently welcomed Karen Earp of Salisbury as a network administrator. Earp has 20 years of experience workEarp ing in information technology, most recently as a systems administrator at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as a systems administrator. She received her bachelor’s degree from American InterContinental University in Schaumburg, Ill. Her husband, Wayne, is an audiovisual engineer at Salisbury University. Earp has two children, five stepchildren and two grandchildren.
Purnell-Ayres named to board
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed Lorraine Purnell-Ayres of Snow Hill to the board of trustees of Wor-Wic Community College. Purnell-Ayres Purnell-Ayres is a retiree who has worked in a variety of positions in the Snow Hill and Salisbury areas for the past 30 years. She was a parole and probation agent with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and an income maintenance caseworker for the Maryland Department of Social Services. She also worked as a youth counselor and director of the Maryland Energy Assistance Program at SHORE UP! Inc. Purnell-Ayres also worked in the private sector as a restaurant owner/ operator and financial analyst. After retirement, she was a part-time exercise science faculty member at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). She has two grown children and three grandsons.
Smith joins staff at McCrone Engineering McCrone announced that Heather M. Smith has joined the firm on March 16, 2016 to support their growing portfolio of projects. Heather comes with nine years of experience in the practice of civil engineering focused on water resources, site, road and utility design, sediment and erosion control, feasibility studies, ADA compliance, permit acquisition, and construction estimating for both public and private projects. Smith joins the firm as Project Engineer to support McCrone’s growth and expansion of service throughout the Eastern Shore of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. “I am excited to start a new challenge with McCrone and look forward to furthering my professional development with and provide quality service for our clients. With the company’s well known reputation, project history, and recognition, I know that McCrone will provide all of the resources necessary to make our clients project’s a success. I am for-
tunate to be part of such a strong, reputable company and team,” said Smith. K. Scott Aja, P.E., Executive Vice President said, “Ms. Smith’s experience and technical Smith knowledge will make her a key addition to the McCrone family. We are committed to providing top quality design services from experienced personnel. Smith will continue to be involved in the Salisbury Community through her participation in the ACE Mentor Program and STEM Program.” Founded in 1937 and with a Salisbury office since 1994, McCrone is a civil engineering, surveying, and land planning firm with extensive experience in all aspects of land development. McCrone has five offices serving the MidAtlantic Region.
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We all had parents, grandparents, etc., who got a job out of high school and stayed with that same company until they retired, right? Forty years, day in day out. The same. Welcome to the new millennium where Casual Friday lasts all week and the up-and-comers have job ADD so bad, your HR Department has installed a revolving door. Not that loyalty is totally dead, it’s just been damaged a bit by a thirst for new experiences, rapid ladder climbing, and global thinking – the world is their oyster! Well, if they can do it, what’s stopping you, the more… ahem… experienced professional? During your typical work day do you feel as if you’ve “been there - done that – was bored last time?” Knowing the retirement age continues to increase, do you really want to do the same thing, for the same company for the next however many years? It’s OK to look around, feel your skill set oats, and see if something better could be awaiting you. Once you’ve embraced the possibility, there are some things you should know and be prepared for; if you’ve been stationary for a bit, things have changed out here. The days of face to face resume drop offs, pop-ins asking if they’re hiring and fancy paper monuments to your past accomplishments are long over. The biggest thing you’ll notice but probably not be surprised by is that everything is online; the listings, the applications, resume submission, interview scheduling and the ever-dreaded “thanks but no thanks” obligatory response. Oh, and forget about the pop in to “put a face to the name on the resume.” Due to the ever looming threat of hiring discrimination, the less contact they have with you, the better for them. However, make sure you receive an
emailed application submission confirmation; technology is great…when it works. Some smaller companies may not have automated confirmation emails so a short polite emailed inquiry regarding the status of your application is permissible. Speaking of that resume, has it been 2016ed? Gone are the days of listing every accomplishment and position held. Those doing the hiring will pour through hundreds of resumes to find three or four actually qualified candidates. They don’t have time or the patience to read every word. Your goals should be clearly stated at the beginning and be specific to the position for which you are applying. Same with your education, work and volunteer experience; if it doesn’t pertain to that particular job, skip it. You can fill in the blanks during the interview process. When listing your accomplishments, focus on what you can do for the company rather than simply rehashing your past job duties. They have to be able to answer, “What’s in it for me if I hire you,” after reading your resume. What once was referred to as a “headhunter” is now a “staffing agency.” Servicing both sides of the employment coin, modern day staffing agencies have access to nationwide databases and platforms for job postees and resume posters. Recruiters know their area businesses inside and out and can be your best friend once you decide to make the leap. Hopefully, these words have not discouraged the aforementioned leap. The world is your oyster too; the water just may seem a bit murkier than you remember. That doesn’t mean it’s unnavigable. Best advice alert – do your research. Everything you could ever want to know about the job, the company, interview tips, resume writing, is literally at your fingertips. Let your fingers do the walking and best of luck to you!
CAREER DAY - The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Ninth Annual Career Day for Wicomico County ninth grade students on Wednesday, March 16, at Salisbury University. Over 32 career fields were represented and 43 area professionals volunteered to speak to students about their career paths. Students were able to get insight into different fields, education and training needed, requirements, daily duties and more. Career Day is a joint effort between the SACC Young Professionals and the Wicomico County Board of Education.
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Maryland General Assembly recognizes Farm Credit on National Agriculture Day Farm Credit was recognized by the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis on National Ag Day, March 15, for providing financial support to rural communities throughout the state of Maryland. Farm Credit is celebrating their centennial this year, marking a century of helping rural America by providing access to the credit necessary to ensure producers succeed. Chairman of the Rural Caucus, Delegate Wendell Beitzel (Allegany and Garrett), and Senator George Edwards (Western Maryland) were sponsors of the resolution, which highlighted the vital role Farm Credit plays in Maryland’s rural communities and youth agriculture programs, and their commitment to serving agricultural producers across the state. “Both of our sponsors, along with the entire Rural Caucus, provide tremendous support for Farm Credit and Maryland’s agricultural community,” says Kurt Fuchs, government affairs officer for MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “Their confidence in the Farm Credit
system helps to ensure we will be able to continue to be a source of reliable, consistent credit to farmers and rural communities throughout Maryland for years to come.” Together, Colonial Farm Credit, Farm Credit of the Virginias, and MidAtlantic Farm Credit serve the entire state of Maryland. Accepting the resolutions on behalf of all three institutions was F.J. Grady, branch manager of Farm Credit of the Virginias, and Paul Baumgardner, director of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “Farm Credit wouldn’t have made it to this huge milestone without the support we receive from our legislators,” says Tom Truitt, CEO of MidAtlantic Farm Credit. “We are honored to receive this resolution and look forward to continuing to support our local agriculture communities and the future generations.” For more information about Farm Credit’s centennial celebration, please visit mafc.com/fc100.php.
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Sports
The WPS boys’ varsity basketball team defeated rivals Delmarva Christian, 50-44, to win the ESIAC Championship on Friday, Feb. 19. Shown (l to r) are: front row- Head Coach Keith Geiger, Sam Cantello, Colin Miller, Tate Shockley, Tucker Brown, Nick Curtis, Wyatt Richins; back row- Brenner Maull, Owen Nally, Charlie Pritchard, Brendan Miller, Reece Brown, and Patrick Petrera. Not pictured is assistant coach Tim McMullen). Submitted photo MVP- WPS Junior Leigh Lingo was awarded the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) Player of the Year for girls’ basketball. Voted MVP by her teammates, Lingo was the point guard who helped lead WPS to their first ESIAC Tournament Title since 2004. She is a highly competitive threesport student athlete who has already committed to play lacrosse for Virginia Tech after she graduates. Lingo plays alongside her twin sister, Regan, on all three WPS varsity teams, including field hockey, basketball and lacrosse. The twins reside in Rehoboth Beach with their parents Derrick and Ann Lingo. Her older sister Meg is a sophomore at Furman University, where she also plays Division I Lacrosse. Submitted photo
Parkside varsity softball team is young, looks to improve during season
Head coach- Paul Simon Years coaching- first Last season- 12-4, 13-5 Returning players- Senior Cierra Hearne (3B); juniors Taylor Nichols (C) and Carmen Swafford (2B); and sophomores Maggie Cannon (P), Kara Downs (3B), Kaitlyn Records (1B), and McKenna Reddick (SS) Newcomers- Juniors Tory Barmoy (OF), Mandi Fletcher (2B), Breanna Jones (OF), Kelly Moore (1B), and Christine Wooten (OF); and sophomores Hope Clarke (OF) and Carissa Gabbard (1B) Team strengths- Pitching Concerns- Replacing six seniors, only have one senior Key losses- Morgan McAllister and Hannah Clarke Outlook for season- “We are young and have upgraded our schedule, but we do have strong pitching. Hope to improve through the year and be much better by the playoffs.”
The WPS girls’ varsity basketball team defeated rivals Saints Peter and Paul, 34-33, to win the ESIAC Championship on Saturday, Feb. 20. Shown (l to r) are: front row- Madison Bescak, Sarah Savage, Eva Parks, Karlie Southcomb, Leigh Lingo, Regan Lingo, Olivia Bescak; back row- head coach Scot Dailey, Kathleen Emche, Melissa Laws, Grace Tunis, Hannah Merritt, Hailey Merritt, Gracie Gardner, assistant coach Katie Oxenrider, and team managers Bridget Brown, Ross Dickerson and Reese Gittelman. Submitted photo
Worcester Prep basketball teams win tournament championships
Both Worcester Prep (WPS) boys’ and girls’ basketball teams won the ESIAC (Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference) Tournament Championships and seven WPS student athletes were named to the 2016 ESIAC All-Conference teams. WPS junior Leigh Lingo was awarded ESIAC Player of the Year.
Mardela varsity softball team returns group of experienced players
Head coach- Kory Shiles Years coaching- 11th Last season- 15-1, 18-6 Returning players- Seniors Maddy Catlin (OF), Mackensie Disbennett (C), Kasey Goshorn (3B), Baylee Littleton (2B), Amber Lovelace (P/OF), Megan Roy (1B) and juniors Kalie Adkins (P/DP) and Sydney Goertzen (SS) Newcomers- Senior Abby Ketterman (OF); junior Taylor Baker (OF); sophomores Leah Disbennett (Utility) and Maddie Parsons (OF); and freshmen Logan Genga (C) and Samantha Lanham (Utility) Team strengths- Pitching, versatility on defense, and veteran leadership Key losses- Kristina Shank, CF (First Team All-Bayside South in 2015); Samantha Pope, 1B (First Team All-Bayside South in 2015); Ashlynn White, RF (Senior All-Star in 2015) Outlook for season- “The 2016 Mardela High School varsity softball team will be led by a group of seniors and juniors who have grown up playing together. The combination of a strong infield, excellent pitching staff, and depth throughout the lineup should allow the Warriors to continue to be competitive in the Bayside and the region.”
Young Delmar varsity softball team taking it one game at a time
Head coach- Michelle Niblett and Wayne Massey Years coaching- 17-8 Last season- 13-0, 16-2 Returning players- Juniors Avery Wheatley (SS) and Carly Covington (IF) and freshmen Jordan Moore (2B) and Brielle Johnson (Util.) Newcomers- Maddie Lemon (Util.), Shelby Taylor ©, Sydney Tyndall (1B), Hannah Davis (Util.), Paige Lynch (OF), Lexi Harris (Util.), Peyton Kemp, and Tracy Pleasanton Team strengths- Hard workers, good attitudes Concerns- Youth, inexperience Key losses- “We lost eight seniors, seven of which are playing at the collegiate level.” Outlook for season- Taking it one game at a time and getting better as the season progresses
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Parkside varsity track and field team returns core group
Co-head coaches- Zak Osborne (two years), Andrew Padley (three years) Last season- Boys fifth, girls eighth Top returners- Seniors Justin Goodman (distance), Justin Purnell (sprints), and Ben Sperry (throws) and sophomore Nayel Oge (sprints/jumps) Top newcomers- Boys- Seniors Tavon Downing (sprints) and AJ Garris (sprints/jumps), junior Ramit Gupta (sprints/jumps), and sophomores Josh Todd (sprints/jumps) and Ross Douglas (distance) Girls- Seniors Tyshira Beasley (sprints/jumps) and Mia Onley 12 (sprints/ jumps), Sarah Dabipi (sprints/jumps), and Kara Osborne (sprints/jumps) Top newcomers- Seniors Kayla Forosisky (sprints) and Ivy Montero (sprints) and juniors Connor O’Malley (sprints/hurdles) and Blair Vilov (sprints) Outlook for season- Boys- “After losing a number of seniors from a year ago, the Rams have reloaded and shouldn’t miss a beat. They have a strong group of sprinters and jumpers that can compete with anyone. Look for the Rams to build off of last season and be near the top of the Bayside Conference again.” Girls- “The Rams return their core group from last year, while adding a number of newcomers who will contribute right away. They should be improved in all areas from a year ago and have a deep group of sprinters. The Rams should build off of their experience last season and be near the top of the Bayside Conference this year.”
Delmar varsity girls’ soccer team has new coach, style of play
Head coach- Chase Humphrey Years coaching- zfirst at Delmar Returning players- Seniors Brittany Knapp, Aubrie Jones, and Ashley Arter; juniors Caitlyn Wink, Bashia Korten, and Julia Johnson; sophomores Desiree Granados and Sasha Adams; and freshmen Mackenzie Niblett, Ashlyn Carr, and Kaleigh Layton Newcomers- Eighth graders Logan Walls and Ashlynn Hastings Team strengths- Good amount of returning players, fast-paced and athletic Concerns- Having limited amount of time as new coach to prepare team for two very tough matches to open 2016 campaign Outlook for season- “We hope to try and play an attractive style of futbol. Defensively, we want to be organized and well disciplined.”
DELMAR SOCCER- Delmar’s Desiree Granados, above, looks up field as Sussex Tech’s Nicolette Phillips trails her during the season opening girls’ soccer game. Below, Delmar’s Kayleigh Layton attempts to get past the Ravens’ Aliyah Browning. Photos by Mike McClure
Parkside varsity baseball team has many new starting players
Head coach- Brian Hollamon Years coaching- 13 Last season- 16-2, 19-3 Players- Seniors Lucas Holmes (IF/P), Luke Pitsenbarger (IF/C), Rasheem Sample (OF), Grant Skilling (P), and Matt Smith (OF); juniors Grant Burleson (IF/ OF/P), Sean Fisher (OF/P), Colin Green (IF/P), Tolan Harrison (IF/OF/P), Connor Shockley (IF/OF/P), Chris Wallace (OF/P), and Dylan White (IF/P); sophomore Andrew Smith (C) Team strengths- Pitching and defense Concerns- Losing eight key players from last year’s team will hurt. Most importantly, those players generated a large amount of the offense. Key losses- Jack Goertzen, Hunter Parsons, Dalton Swanger, Nick Forbush, La’Bron Hilliard, Brady Shreeves Outlook for season- “This year will start slow with many new faces in the starting lineup. Hopefully, by the end of the season they will be ready to make a run.”
Delmar varsity baseball team looks to pitching, defense this year
Head coach- David Hearn Years coaching- 25 Last season- 6-7, 9-9 Returning players- Seniors Hunter Frey (P/1B), Parker O’Day (OF), Cade Pusey (P/3B), and Tim Ward (P/SS); juniors Jimmy Adkins (P/SS), Isaac Austin (C/P), and Christian Murphy (P/OF) Newcomers- Seniors Taylor Cox (OF) and Austin Rhodes (P/SS); juniors Demarius Kelley (OF) and Ben Scott (P/3B); sophomores Jordan Haddaway (P/OF), Carson Phillips (P/1B), and Chris Richardson (P/1B); and freshman Trey Parsons (P/OF) Team strengths- Pitching staff Concerns- Offensive production, inexperience at key spots Key losses- Alex Moore (P/2B), Nate Smith (P/OF), Ethan Ellis (OF) Outlook for season- “Must play very sound defensively to overcome lack of runs. The better we hit, the better our chances to be competitive.”
Delmar varsity golf team returns great core of golfers, leaders Head coach- Paul Hudson Years coaching- three Last season- 8-5, 10-5 Returning players- Seniors Jim Wood and Konner Dykes, junior Troy Lambrose, and sophomores Helen Wilson and Shelby Tapman Newcomers- Junior Jacob Lemon Team strengths- “Great core of golfers with great leadership. We look forward to competing in a tough Henlopen South.” Concerns- Weather Outlook for season- Progress every day and get better
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Salisbury University sports notes
Salisbury University sophomore LeAnne Collins collected the CAC Player of the Week honor in the first week of the season. Collins has hit .522 through the first six games of the season, including wins against No. 14 Virginia Wesleyan College and No. 18 Emory University. Collins is slugging .739 on the year, coming up with a pair of triples and a double in the early portion of the season. Batting in the leadoff spot in three games this year, the Sparks, Md. native has scored eight runs and driven in three. With one walk, her on-base percentage sits at .542. Senior Annah Brittingham also earned her first CAC Pitcher of the Week award for 2016. Brittingham pitched in two games over the weekend, picking up the win in both of Salisbury’s 8-0 wins over Clarkson University on Saturday and Sunday. She totaled eight innings between the games, allowing only two hits and no runs. On Saturday, Brittingham pitched a complete-game shutout for the Gulls in the 8-0 five-inning victory. She also notched eight strike outs, including six in the game on Saturday. In the two outings, Brittingham held opposing hitters to just a .077 batting average. Also, senior Paige Knussman and freshman Brooke Mizelle swept the Capital Athletic Conference’s weekly awards. Knussman was named the league’s Player of the Week for her performance at the plate, and Mizelle was stellar in the circle, earning four wins to claim the first Pitcher of the Week award of her career. Knussman hit .435 in the week, but her biggest hits came in the clutch, helping Salisbury to a pair of narrow wins against Lynchburg College on Sunday. She had hits in the sixth and seventh inning, keeping rallies going to allow Salisbury to force extra innings in the first game. The biggest shot was a fifth-inning grand slam in the second game, which accounted for all of Salisbury’s runs in a 4-2 win. For the week, Knussman was good for six extra-base hits, including three home runs. Mizelle appeared in four games, picking up the win each time, but perhaps the most impressive performance was her three-inning, no-hit win in relief against Lynchburg in the first game of the doubleheader. Mizelle came on in a game in which both teams were getting hits at an impressive rate, and closed the door, entering in the seventh inning, and shut down the Hornets, allowing the Sea Gulls to score twice in the bottom of the seventh to tie the game, sending it to extra innings. She then allowed no runs in the eighth and ninth innings, despite the Hornets starting each frame with a runner on second thanks to the international tie-breaker, allowing Salisbury to win 12-11 in nine innings. In the second game of the doubleheader, the Holland, Virginia native surrendered just five hits in a complete-
game victory, striking out six in the contest. Her eight strikeouts against the State University of New York at New Paltz, on Saturday, marked a career high. Women’s lacrosse- For the first time in the 2016 season, senior Megan Wallenhorst of the Salisbury University women’s lacrosse team was named the Capital Athletic Conference women’s lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced. Wallenhorst led the Sea Gulls to a pair of wins last week over Roanoke College and thenNo. 7 Catholic University of America, accumulating a total of 10 points for the two games. The Ellicott City, Md. native had a strong performance in the 20-1 homeopening victory over Roanoke, leading Salisbury with two goals and four assists. The senior capped off her stellar week by notching four goals in a 12-7 win over Catholic to keep the Sea Gulls undefeated in 2016. Men’s tennis- The Capital Athletic Conference announced its first tennis awards of the 2016 spring season and Salisbury University men’s tennis senior Eric Spangler earned the honor as co-Player of the Week. Spangler has started the season with a 7-1 overall record, going 4-0 at No. 1 singles and 3-1 at No. 1 doubles. In singles action, Spangler has won all four of his singles matches in straight sets, surrendering just 13 games along the way. This past weekend, he defeated Johns Hopkins’ Jeremy Dubin, who is ranked No. 14 in the Atlantic South Region. In the three doubles wins, Spangler and senior teammate Shanon Gunther allowed just 11 games to their opponents, including 8-1 and 8-2 victories. Women’s tennis- Senior Natalie Savage of the Salisbury University women’s tennis team earned her first Capital Athletic Conference women’s tennis Player of the Week of the season, the league announced on Tuesday. Savage posted singles and doubles wins in both of the Sea Gulls’ matches this week against Southern Virginia University and Franklin & Marshall College. On Friday against the Southern Virginia, Savage picked up a 6-1, 6-0 win at No. 1 singles and teamed with junior Zoe Moffat for an 8-0 victory at No. 1 doubles. She followed that up again winning at No. 1 singles (7-5, 6-2) against Franklin & Marshall. Again pairing with Moffat at No. 1 doubles, Savage grabbed an 8-3 win to complete her 4-0 week.
Outdoor track and field- Salisbury University women’s track and field junior Meghan McGowan earned her second Capital Athletic Conference Field Athlete of the Week award of the season. McGowan secured her spot in the NCAA Division III Indoor National Championship meet for the secondstraight season in the high jump in the Eastern College Athletic Conference championships on Saturday. She tied her school record with a 5’ 6.5” jump to place second in the meet and move into a tie for No. 11 in the country. Baseball- Salisbury University senior Kyle Goodwin was named the CAC Player of the Week. Goodwin helped Salisbury to a 2-1 week, as he was relentless at the plate, batting .667 (10-for-15) with eight runs driven in, eight runs scored and three home runs. The Salisbury native accounted for half of the team’s hits during a 9-5 win against Johns Hopkins University, and more than half of the runs. With two doubles and a triple during the week, Goodwin slugged 1.533 while accumulating 23 total bases. Also, junior Tom LaBriola claimed the Player of the Week honor and classmate Ryan Daiss was named the CAC’s Pitcher of the Week. LaBriola hit .706 for the week, picking up three hits in each game, in-
cluding three doubles and a triple. The Huntingtown, Maryland native knocked in 11 runs during the week, slugging 1.000 with 17 total bases. The starting catcher for the squad in each game, LaBriola helped the pitching staff to a 3.25 ERA through the week. Daiss appeared once, picking up the team’s first complete game of the year, going the distance against Southern Virginia University on Saturday in a 4-1 victory, allowing just two hits and the one run while walking only two and striking out seven. Men’s lacrosse- Salisbury University men’s lacrosse junior attackman Nathan Blondinowas named the Capital Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week after he helped the Gulls pick up two wins. In the first game of the week, against No. 19 Stevenson University, after a tied score at halftime, Blondino opened the second half with two quick goals, with the latter standing as the gamewinning goal. Blondino ended the game with three goals and two assists. In the Gulls’ Capital Athletic Conference opener against St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Blondino went for three goals and four assists to total seven points. Notching the eighth goal of the 24-7 win, Blondino once again had the game-winning goal.
Delmar varsity boys’ lacrosse has strong group of returning players
Head coach- Andrew Glassman Years coaching- Fourth year as head coach at Delmar, 11th overall Last season- 8-6 Returning players- Seniors Drew Blewitt (Midfield), Alex Rosenthal (Midfield), Chance Watts (Midfield), Nathaniel Vincent (Midfield), Logan Thomas (LSM), Anthony Ash (Defense), Brandon Thompson (Defense), Jeremy Haynes (Attack); juniors Nicholas Smith (Attack) and Remington Plunkert (Attack); and sophomore Hunter Gilmore (Goalie) Newcomers- Sophomore Tyler Powell (Midfield); freshman Zack Rosenthal (Attack) and Masyn Lilly (Attack) Team strengths- Excellent work ethic, great team chemistry, very unselfish. Team concerns- “We have some young players that we are looking to step up and develop varsity level talent this season. We will be graduating a lot of seniors after this year so we need to get these younger players some experience to prepare them for next season. Key losses- Dillon Fletcher (Defense), Linnie Vann (Attack), John Pleasanton (Midfield) Season outlook- “I am expecting us to have a good season in 2016. We have a great group of hard working players that are really playing well together as a team. This group of seniors have been playing together for a long time now and they have great chemistry together. I’m confident with the work ethic and positive attitude this team possesses, we will be very competitive in the upcoming season.
Worcester Prep boys’ lacrosse has good chemistry entering season
Head coach- Kevin Gates Years coaching- 14 Last season- 7-2, 12-4 Returning players- Seniors Wyatt Richins (midfield), Ross Dickerson (midfield), Wade Walter (goalie), Jordan Osias (defense), Jason Cook (midfield), Reece Brown (defense); juniors Max Bisaha (defense), Pat Petrera (midfield/attack); and sophomores Sam Cantello (attack) and Tucker Brown (midfield/attack) Newcomers- Senior Nate Abercrombie (defense); juniors Spencer Copeland (defense) and Seth Lewis (midfield); and freshmen Cole Berry (defense), Thomas Fager (attack), and Cooper Richins (attack) Team strengths- Starting goalie, face-off guy, best defenseman, best player, and top four scorers all back Concerns- Defensive depth Key losses- Owen Nally, Brendan Miller, and Michael Brittingham Outlook for season- “I love the chemistry between my team and the coaches. Now it depends on how they hold themselves accountable.”
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Maryland trophy rockfish season to open By Al Higgins
The Maryland trophy striped bass (rockfish) season opens on April 16 and extends until May 15. During that period anglers are allowed one fish per day, with a minimum length of 35 inches. There is definitely magic in the air when fishing for these sea-run giants. The females, heavy with roe, enter the Chesapeake Bay with the sole purpose of spawning and much of this is done in fresh water. It is well known that some rockfish travel all the way to the Susquehanna Flats to spawn, while other do so within the bay itself, while still others choose to spawn in the bay’s major tributaries, which are off-limits to fishing until later in the spring. Rockfish of 30, 40 even 50 pounds are taken each year. Some make it to a local taxidermist, while others are filleted and turned into a sumptuous meal. Stripers are not only fun to catch but their early spring appearance also has an economic impact. Charter boat captains long for their return each spring and local marinas also benefit from increased traffic. Also, gasoline and diesel fuel are necessary to power boats and anglers certainly need to fuel themselves as they fish. Rockfish are a big deal on the Chesapeake and hopefully they will continue to be for years to come. April is also a magic time for landlubbers. Opening on April 18 and running through May 23, Marylanders can pursue wild turkeys. These great birds were reintroduced to Delmarva a couple of decades ago and they have firmly established themselves along the peninsula. If you have somehow escaped the thrill of hunting tom turkeys then you owe it to yourself to get out of bed well before dawn and listen for the incredible gobbling of a hot tom. While turkey hunting can be extremely exciting it can also be very frustrating. There are days when the toms simply refuse to gobble. There are many days when they will answer your calls but never take a step in your direction, but there are those days when, as soon as you utter the sweet clucks and yelps of a hen, the tom comes charging in looking for a mate. Those are the days that get you out of bed at 4 a.m. and into the woods well before daybreak. Along with the long hours in-
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Worcester Prepatory School boys’ tennis team looks to replace grads
Head coach- Terry Underkoffler Years coaching- Second year tennis, 38th overall Last year- 8-0 (singles and doubles champions), 12-3 Returning players- Seniors Alex Choy (singles), Charlie Pritchard (singles), Nick Moondra (singles), and Bennett Truitt (doubles); juniors Zac Wilson (singles), Adam Piza (doubles), and Luke Buas (doubles); and sophomore Brenner Maull (singles) Newcomers- Junior Owen Bally (doubles); sophomore Brendan Miller (doubles); and freshmen Colin Miller (doubles), Dominic Anthony (doubles), Graham Hammond (doubles), and Matt Durkin (doubles) Team strengths- “We have several returning players who saw action in match play in both singles and doubles competition. We have excellent depth all the way through out doubles lineup.” Key losses- “Our chief concern will be replacing the outstanding play of last year’s seniors who were dominant in their matches: Quinn Lukas, Kyle Chandler, Erik Zorn, and Chris Choy.”
James M. Bennett varsity girls’ tennis has experience at the top
Al with a Rockfish
volved and frustration caused by uncooperative toms many hunters choose not to hunt turkeys because of the insect problem. During turkey hunting season ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers are active and searching for a little bit of your blood. Many times I have returned from a morning hunt and had to pick ticks from my skin. There is an answer, however. I recently purchased a suit of outer wear manufactured by Gamehide called Elemitick. The repellant is bound to the fabric and reported to last for 70 washes or the life of the fabric. I wore the outfit last spring and throughout the summer when I hauled corn to my deer stands. I again wore the suit this past week while setting up stands in Iowa, in preparation for this fall’s hunt, and I did not even see a tick, although several guys with me picked them off their bodies. As I write this the turkey season is less than a month away and I can’t wait to get out in the early morning turkey woods. There is a certain magic of standing in the dark woods hoping to hear a tom open up. At first light the song birds begin to sing and as the morning brightens there is increased anticipation as to whether or not a tom will fill the woods with his gobbles. But there it is – finally – a tom begins to gobble and he is soon joined by others. Some are close by, some are but a faint whisper of a gobble and the hunter then needs to make up his mind which bird he will pursue. Whatever your choice may be your only guarantee is that regardless of the outcome you will go home happy for the experience.
Head coach- Tim Tusing Years coaching- 10 Last season- 12-0, 13-2 Returning players- Seniors Hyunji Lee (number one singles), Abby Bazin (number two singles), and Emily LeCompte (third singles); juniors Lydia Marks (# 5 singles/doubles) and Nidhi Mehta (number five singles/doubles); and sophomores Sydney Weaver (number four singles) and Abby Ryan (number five singles/ doubles) Newcomers- Sophomore Zoe Sheller (doubles) and freshman Kelli Moreno (doubles) Team strengths- Experienced at top of line-up. Concerns- Young line-up seeking experience. Key losses- Nora Hetzler, #1 singles and Bonnie Bloxom, #5 singles Outlook for season- Will have to lean on seniors early as younger players gain experience throughout the season.
The Salisbury School varsity tennis is strong at first, second singles
Head coach- Christopher Bedea Years coaching- 10 Last season- 2-5, 2-10 Returning players- Girls- Juniors Bethany Ward, Nancy Zeng, Christa Shaner; sophomores Rebecca Lynch, Hannah Boltz, and Shelby Cummings Boys- Senior Oscar Zhang; junior Had Khalil; sophomores Richie Wright, Talis Waris, and Leon Tang Newcomers- Girls- Sophomores Sedona Pennypacker, Carolyn Hammond, and Kathleen Zhu and freshman Claire Wagner Boys- Sophomores Brock McCabe, Brandon Myers, and David Zhang Team strengths- Number one and two singles for both boys’ and girls’ teams Concerns- Doubles teams Key losses- Jack Xie, Leo Liu, Mandy Yi Outlook for season- “This is a season in which we hope to develop our young players.”
Worcester Prep girls’ tennis players are new at all positions Head coach- Cyndee Hudson Years coaching- 15 Last season- 6-0, 13-0 Returning players- Seniors Isavel Carulli, singles and Erika Smith, singles; juniors Eva Parks, doubles, Stormy McGuiness, doubles, Lauren Medi, singles; sophomore Anchita Batra, singles Newcomers- Sophomores Hope Sens, doubles and Samantha Walpin, doubles and freshman Maya Nateson, singles Team strengths- Great attitude and quickly improving skills Concerns- New at all positions Key losses- Tatjana Kondruschav (three years at number one) Outlook for season- Strong but young
Registration open for Jr. Eastern Shore Golf League This spring, Wicomico Recreation will introduce the Junior Eastern Shore Golf League for boys and girls ages 9-18. The program consists of a six week session from April 18 – June 5 on Mondays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Sessions will be held at Nutter’s Crossing, Elks Lodge, Green Hill Golf Club, Great Hope Golf Course and other courses if deemed necessary. The program fee is $50 per participant plus $5 per session, due at the course. Participants must provide their own equipment including clubs, golf balls, push carts, etc. Registration is open now through April 15 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD 21804; Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. or online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org.
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SALISBURY STAR • APRIL 2016 GOING TO LONDON- Brady Mancha, a sixth grader at The Salisbury School, has been selected to travel to London to play soccer in the Tottenham Hotspur Player Development Program. The program will give Mancha the opportunity to train and learn with Tottenham Hotspur, one of England’s top soccer teams, at the club’s state of the art training facilities in London. During the weeklong trip later this month Brady will participate in monitored training sessions, meet with select players and coaches and will play matches against three specifically selected academy sites, including Tottenham Hotspur. Brady has been playing soccer since the age of four and currently plays with the Salisbury United Soccer Club and The Salisbury School’s middle school team. “I enjoy ball handling and footwork skills - and I really love scoring goals.. I’m looking forward to learning some new skills and bringing them back to use when I come back to Salisbury,” Mancha said.
James M. Bennett varsity girls’ lacrosse strives for winning season Head coach- Becky Gregory Years coaching- 21 Last season- 4-8, 4-9 Returning players- Senior Gabby Hoisington (M); junior Jane Turner (A); and sophomores Kayla Beale (D), Caitlyn Dunn (D), Dara Gregory (S), Jaibyn Hull (D), and Hope Shearer (A) Newcomers- Junior Brooke Gardiner (M/A) and freshman Juliana Sterling (M/A) Team strengths- Strong younger group of girls that mix well with experienced players and new players that will fill vacant positions Concerns- Loss of five senior starters and key scoring from Allie O’Leary. Senior leadership will need to be led by a few younger players. Outlook for season- “We are striving for a winning season and to beat a few teams that have challenged us the last few years.”
Parkside varsity boys’ lacrosse has a young but experienced team
Head coach- Jeremy Michalski Years coaching- 17 Last season- 2-11 Returning players- Seniors Matt Murrell (defense) and Ryan Deberadinis (midfield); juniors Max Corry (defense), Justin Ball (defense), Brady Cheeseman (defense), Jakob Keidel (midfield), Austin Ingly (midfield), Ross Mascara (attack); and sophomore Jacob Brown (midfield) Newcomers- Junior Nate Sheirburn (midfield) and sophomores Phillip Gianelle (goalie) and Rashaan Evans (attack) Team strengths- “This is a young but experienced and athletic team. I believe that we will grow as a team both in confidence and skilled as these players want to work to be a great group. We have two very good senior leaders and a very talented group of underclassmen. It is time for Parkside to turn the corner and become the competitive team we were in the past.” Concerns- “We are still a little young but the talent level and speed makes up for that lack of experience.” Outlook for season: “We look to improve on last years’ abysmal record and work toward being a force in the Bayside Conference again.”
The Salisbury School varsity boys’ lacrosse pre-season was positive
Head coach- Joe DiNenna Years coaching- Second at The Salisbury School Returning players- Seniors Jack Conway (Mid.), Sam Schoelkopf (Def.), and Phllip Weber (Def.); juniors John Cottingham (Def.), Hunter Opdyk (Mid.), Jake Robertson (A), Shrill Patel (Mid.), Ben Campsie (Mid.); sophomores Daniel Chasse (A) and Alutro Buenano (Goalie) Newcomers- Ryan Cowell (Mid.), Nick Krisnievicz (M/G), Max Sieg (A), Robert Jett (A), Logan Condrin (Def.) Team strengths- Defense Concerns- Depth Key losses- Jamison Donohue Outlook for season- Very positive, have some quality player returning and newcomers
Worcester Preparatory School girls’ varsity lacrosse team is young
Head coach- Leigh Anne Flounlacker Years coaching- Two Last season’s record- 6-0, 15-2 Returning players- Seniors Grace Tunis (Attack) and Regan Shanahan (Defense); juniors Leigh Lingo (Midfield), Karlie Southcomb (Attack), Regan Lingo (Defense); and sophomore Sophia Bandorick (Goalie) Newcomers- Sophomore Caroline Pasquariello (midfield) and freshmen Gracie Gardner (Midfield) and Delany Abercrombie (Midfield) Team strengths- “Although we graduated a few key players, we have so many returners with just as much talent ready to step up and fill those spots. We have a young group, but most of them play together year round so they have a lot of chemistry and work very well as a team.” Concerns- “Since we are a young team, we just want to make sure everyone is prepared to play up to the high level of competition.” Key losses- Sophie Brennan and Molly Soule in the midfield Outlook for season: “I’m’ very excited for what this season holds. Although we are a young team, many of our players have already played on varsity and know the expectations and level of play they are going to face. They came out prepared and ready to work hard to fill any gaps we may have lost.”
The Salisbury School varsity girls’ lacrosse sees increase in numbers
Head coach- Alyssa Harmke Years coaching- First season Last year- 0-6, 0-12 Returning players- Seniors Ashley Tyndall (A), Katie Gill (D), Lauren Jett (M), and Helen Rabasca (M); juniors Jill Cottingham (M), Lila Quillin (M), Angie Hafez (D), and Daria Usab (G); and sophomore Melena DiNenna (A) Newcomers- Freshmen Maggie Kemp (D), Kristin Scherer (D), Paulina Hammond (M), Elizabeth Smith (A), Elsa Quillin (M), Libby Chambers (A), and Lila Schoellkopf (M) Team strengths- “We have more players than previous years, giving us a lot of depth in each class and position.” Concerns- “Getting each player to find the confidence in themselves and their teammates. We need to forget about previous seasons and focus on the new one.” Outlook for season- “Taking each practice and each game one day at a time. I want us to focus on what’s present and expand out skills and game knowledge.”
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Community Bulletin Board Marvil Packing Company discussion
During the late 1800s, Joshua Marvil patented the basket designs that were made at his factories in Laurel, Del. and Chestertown and Sharptown. Salisbury University’s Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture explores these designs and their history during the roundtable discussion “Coopered Vegetable and Fruit Baskets of Delmarva: The Marvil Packing Company” from 1:30-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. The event, in conjunction with the presentation “Woven Traditions: Maryland Basket-Making Communities and Culture, Past and Present,” is held at the center’s gallery, 190 Wayne St. Led by Dr. Kathleen Beauchesne, director of the Maryland-based Center for Research in Basketry, Inc., the discussion includes residents who worked for Marvil and the area canning industry. Marvil’s baskets were based on a round wooden base with a hole in the center and wooden hoops that stabilized and formed the rim, much like coopered barrels used for easy rolling onto ships. The presentation highlights the importance of basketry to the Delmarva Peninsula’s fruit and vegetable industry. Baskets from the collections of the Westside Historical Society and Adkins Historical and Museum Complex of Mardela Springs and the Historical Society of Kent County will be on display during the discussion. Those attending are encouraged to bring their own baskets to show the group. Admission is free and the public is invited. For more information, call 410543-6312 or visit www.salisbury.edu/ nabb.
SU presents German drama
Salisbury University’s Bobbi Biron Theatre Program presents Frank Wedekind’s original 1891 German drama Spring Awakening: A Children’s Tragedy Thursday-Sunday, March 31-April 3 and April 7-10, in the Black Box
Theatre of Fulton Hall. Curtain is 8 p.m., 2 p.m. Sundays. Fiercely criticizing the sexually oppressive culture of the 19th century, the play gives vivid dramatization to subjects still raw and reverberant, including puberty, sexuality, rape, child abuse, homosexuality, suicide and abortion. The play has been banned or censored in many places for more than a century and seldom was performed as a whole until the 1970s. In 2008, the play was adapted for television as The Awakening of Spring, starring John Aniston and Victoria Tennant. The play is for mature audiences only. Admission is $12, $9 for seniors, students and SU alumni with ID. Tickets are available online at www.salisbury.edu/theatreanddance. Tickets also may be purchased through the SU Box Office, Fulton Hall, Room 100. For more information call 410-543-6228 or visit the SU website at www.salisbury. edu.
Bowl for Kids Sake
Bowl for Kids Sake, Luau at the Lanes, to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake will be held on Wednesday, April 13 at Cherokee Lanes in Salisbury. Registration is from 5:30-6 p.m. and includes shoe rental, pizza, soda and a t-shirt. Bowling is from 6-8 p.m. and includes two game sets, trivia, contests and the chance to win prizes. Dress in Hawaiian attire to win a prize! The Ocean Bowl will be held on Sunday, April 17 from noon to 2 p.m. at Ocean Lanes. For more information about starting a team, securing sponsorship and registration, visit www.biglittle.org/faf/ home/default.asp?ievent=1155820.
Spring Luncheon
Friends of Poplar Hill Mansion will hold its Spring Luncheon to benefit the mansion on Thursday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m.
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The menu includes savory soup, festive chicken salad on a bed of spring salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing, gelatin salad, Madeleines, dessert, coffee or tea. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes. Cost is $22 per person. RSVP as seating is limited. Please bring non-perishable food and/or personal items for Joseph House Food Bank. For more information and to RSVP, call 410-749-1776 or 410-749-5168 or email curator@poplarhillmansion.org.
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week is $150 and the camp runs from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at Pemberton Historical Park. Registration is available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office and online at www.WicomicoRecandParks.org. For more information on Wicomico County Recreation’s summer camps, contact Cortney Kline at 410548-4900, ext. 109 or ckline@wicomicocounty.org.
Salisbury Percussion Festival
Kinetic Sculpture Races
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The Salisbury University Music, Theatre and Dance Department hosts the 2016 Salisbury Percussion Festival: SPF 16 Thursday-Saturday, April 7-9. The SU Percussion and World Drum ensemble, directed by Eric Shuster and Ted Nichols, respectively, inaugurates the event with its annual spring concert 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. The percussionist-brother duo Steady State continues the series at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. Senior music majors Becca Doughty and Marisa Lacey conclude the festival with a joint percussion recital at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, also in the Great Hall. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Annual Cleanup Day
Salisbury University students will unite to help the community during the 12th annual Big Event community cleanup day, sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA) Saturday, April 16. Some 600 SU students will help campus neighbors with household chores such as raking leaves, washing windows and painting. Properties surrounding SU are eligible. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 8. For project request forms, visit the SGA website at www.salisburysga. com/#!program/cfvg. Requests for forms also may be emailed to SGA Vice President of External Affairs Samantha Allen at sgavpofea@salisbury.edu. For more information, call 410-548-4757.
Parks and Rec summer camps
Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to sign up for Kids Klub Summer Escape and Pemberton Historical Park’s Summer Nature Camp. Kids Klub Summer Escape, for children ages 5-13, runs from June 20-Aug. 19 and will be held from 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. There are nine weeks of camp, each with a different theme. The cost per week is $115 for full-time participants and $90 for parttime participants, with scholarships or other discounts available to some children. During the first seven weeks, Kids Klub Summer Escape will be held at Delmar Elementary, North Salisbury Elementary and Westside Intermediate schools, and during the last two weeks, camp will be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. There are optional field trips on Wednesdays at the cost of $20/trip. Pemberton Historical Park’s Summer Nature Camp, for children ages 6-14, runs from June 20-Aug. 26, with 10 weeks of different themes. The cost per
Salisbury University’s Cultural Affairs Office will host a bus trip to the The American Visionary Art Museum and the colorful races along Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Saturday, May 7. The bus leaves the Guerrieri University Center parking lot at 7:30 a.m. and departs Baltimore at 6 p.m. Tickets, available at the Information Desk of the Guerrieri University Center, are $20 for students, faculty and staff, $35 for the greater community. Signups for the campus community begin Monday, April 4. Greater community signups begin Monday, April 11. For more information, call 410-5436271 or visit www.salisbury.edu.
Lecture about Buddhist teaching
Dr. Joerg Tuske, chair of Salisbury University’s Philosophy Department, will discuss “Key Concepts in Buddhist Teaching: Momentariness and Liberation” as this semester’s Distinguished Faculty Lecturer. His presentation is 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the Great Hall of Holloway Hall. The talk celebrates the return of the monks of Tibet’s famed Drepung Loseling Monastery. They create a sand mandala on campus Tuesday-Saturday, April 12-16. At the heart of Buddhist teaching is the idea that most lives are based on a false perception of reality. At the heart of the true perception of reality is the notion that lives are a series of connected moments. In his talk, he discusses the idea of Buddhist practice as an exercise in gaining true understanding of oneself and the world, connecting theoretical concepts to the monks’ mandala creation. Admission is free and the public is invited.
Zoo Stampede 5K Run/Walk
The Salisbury Zoo will host Zoo Stampede on Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. The run/walk starts at the Zoo’s east gate and runs thru the City Park and its wooded trails. This race is catered to all runners and walkers and is fun for the whole family. After the race VP Shoes and the Zoo will give away random prizes to race participants. Prizes will be given to the top finishers in every age category. Age categories start at 12 and under and go up to 70 and above. This year the Salisbury chapter of “Athletes Serving Athletes” will be participating in the 5K. Participants can pre-register for $20 at VP Shoes or at the Salisbury Zoo. Forms are also online at m www. salisburyzoo.org. Participants may also register the day of the race for $25 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. For more information, call Mary
Seemann at 410-548-3188.
Spring Bus Trips
Registration is open for Wicomico Recreation’s spring bus trips. All trips depart from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center in Salisbury. Cape Cod, Mass. - Travel to Cape Cod for tours of history and New England architecture on May 15-18. Fully escorted tours include Hyannis area, Provincetown, Plymouth and more. Cost is $498 per person. Includes lodging and meals. For more information, visit www. WicomicoRecandParks.org. To register, contact Karen McInturff at 410-5484900, ext. 118 or kmcinturff@wicomicocounty.org.
Soft Shell Metric Century
The Salisbury Jaycees’ ninth annual Soft Shell Metric Century bike ride in lower Somerset County is Saturday, May 28. 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. Registration for adults is $45 before Sunday, May 22, $60 after. Registration for riders ages 12 and under is $25 before Sunday, May 22, $35 after. The event is rain or shine. No refunds will be given after April 30. Registration is available online at www.bikereg.com/soft-shell-metriccentury-bike-ride. Printable forms for mail-in registration are available through the Salisbury Jaycees website at www.salisburyjc.com/soft-shell-bikeride. For more information call 410-7490144, ext. 109, or email softshell@ salisburyjc.com.
Performance postponed
The Tango Lovers performance originally scheduled at Salisbury University on Wednesday, April 27, has been postponed until fall. An announcement will be made once the new date has been finalized.
Bingomania returns to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on Saturday, April 16
Bingomania, the Eastern Shore’s largest bingo cash prize event, returns to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, April 16. Doors open at 5 p.m. for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission to Bingomania includes all regular and special games, including the Jumbo Jackpot Game. Regular game payouts are $500 while special games will pay out $1,000. The Jumbo Jackpot Game pays a maximum of $10,000 depending upon attendance. Increase your chances of winning and help a local food bank at the same time by bringing three non-perishable food items to the event. Those who do will receive three additional cards for the first early bird game. Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door; fees may apply to ticket prices. Tickets
are on sale now at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office (500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD; M-F, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.), online atwww.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and by phone at 410-5484911. All proceeds benefit the Mardela Middle and High School Bands. For more information, contact the Mardela Band-Aides at 410-677-5170.
Salisbury University’s production of Sound of Music is postponed
The Salisbury University Music, Theatre and Dance Department’s singalong presentation of The Sound of Music, originally scheduled Saturday, April 2, has been postponed to 2017. A new date and time will be announced next year. For more information call 410-5436030 or visit the SU website at www. salisbury.edu.
Delmar Alumni to hold Annual Membership Meeting on April 4
Delmar Alumni Association will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on April 4 at 7 p.m. in the Library at Delmar High School. Members are encouraged to attend this important meeting where election of the 2016-17 officers will be held.
Delmar Alumni Banquet to be held on April 23 The 14th Annual Delmar Alumni Association banquet will be held on Saturday, April 23 at the Delmar Fire Hall. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a ham, fried chicken and crab cake dinner. A special highlight of the evening will be introduction of the 2016 scholarship recipients. As in past years, Chinese, silent, and live auctions will be held, and all monies collected from the auctions will go directly to the student scholarship fund. Donated items are needed for these auctions. If you have any questions or if you have an item you would like to donate, please contact Diana Nero Dean at 302-846-9592. Pickup can be arranged if desired. For the first time in many years, a disc jockey will be playing music for dancing and listening enjoyment. Following dinner and introduction of the 2016 scholarship winners, “DJ Wookie” will be spinning dance tunes until 10 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. Advance registration is required by April 11. There will be no ticket sales at the door. Reservation forms are available at www.delmaralumni.net or by calling Gary Riley at 302-846-3846.
Ward Museum to present award
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art, Salisbury University, will recognize artists Del Herbert, Rich Smoker and Todd Wohlt with its 2016 Living Legend Award for 2016. The award ceremony for this year’s Living Legends will be held in the Performing Arts Center at the Ocean City Convention Center Friday, April 22, at 5 p.m. Dinner will follow the ceremony at 6:30 p.m., at Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant in Ocean City.
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Entertainment
Pork in the Park is April 23-24 The 2016 Pork in the Park will be held on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24 at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $3 at the gate for adults and free for children 12 and younger. Some activities have an additional cost. New this year is Balloonville where festival-goers can check out the inside of a hot air balloon, take a tethered balloon ride or sign up for a passenger flight. A balloon glow on Saturday evening will showcase hot air balloons illuminated from within against the night sky. Also new is the Eastern Shore Pork War, in which guests vote on their favorite pulled pork, with beer pairings for those 21 and older. The Deli will be back to defend its
title at the Eastern Shore Wing War people’s choice wing competition, taking on several other area restaurants. Rommel’s Ace Inflatable Park returns offering over a dozen bounce houses, slides and obstacles to children ages 14 and younger. The festival also hosts a Kids Zone, with free face painting and balloon animals on Saturday and several pet-friendly activities on Sunday. The festival will offer a plethora of food, cold beverages and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Recreation & Parks Tomorrow Fund which provides scholarships to youth participating in County child care programs and youth sports programs. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit www.porkinthepark.org.
Sutliffe attends Rotary training Brad Sutliffe was among 220 incoming presidents of Rotary clubs in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and the District of Columbia who attended training for Rotary leaders at the Westfield Marriott in Chantilly, VA last week. The training is required for all incoming presidents of the 33,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries. Brad will be installed at the end of June as president of the
OC AIR SHOW - The 2016 OC Air Show, scheduled for June 18-19 over the surf and sand of Ocean City, will be one of the first air shows in history to feature an F-35 Lightning II flight performance. The F-35 will fly together with the P-51 Mustang showcasing the past and future of Air Force technology. The F-35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is single-seat, single-engine, all-weather stealth fighter undergoing final development and testing by the U.S. Department of Defense. The fifth generation combat aircraft is designed to perform ground attack, aerial intelligence and air defense missions. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the OC Air Show. Premium viewing and VIP tickets are on sale now at www.OCAirShow. com at early bird price. Sponsorship opportunities are available and volunteers are needed. To inquire about sponsorship or register to volunteer, visit the event website.
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SNOW WHITE - The Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre will present their 25th Spring Gala, Snow White, on Saturday, April 9 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the new Ocean City Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 and are available at TicketMaster.com or the box office at the Ocean City Convention Center. For more information, visit www.esbt. org or call 443-358-2300.
The award highlights those who have been long-time advocates for wildfowl art and the Ward Museum. They have created an impact on the field of wildfowl art and/or the Ward
World Championship competition. Advance tickets are required to attend the dinner. Tickets are available now through April 17 at the museum’s website, www.wardmuseum.org.
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Education
Shown (l to r) are: Logan Prushansky, Eli Prushansky, Emily Easton, and Jacob Richardson participating in a car wash to benefit the Mean, Green 2017 Dragons American Cancer Society Relay For Life Team. Submitted photo
Salisbury School’s Prushansky finds opportunities to lead By Rachel Farris
Logan Prushansky is a junior at The Salisbury School (TSS) in Salisbury. She began attending TSS in seventh grade. The school houses roughly 370 students from pre-k to 12th grade. “Our school is small by design,” Headmaster Ed Cowell said. “Students can get individual attention. It’s about having students who want to reach their potential and their personal best and enjoy learning.” Prushansky is certainly one of those students. She felt the curriculum at her middle school was not challenging enough, and she dealt with bullying issues. “It wasn’t a good fit,” she commented. This led her to consider her options. “I attended Camp Odyssey from second to ninth grade,” she explained, “and I was a camp counselor for a couple years.” Camp Odyssey is a week long camp offered in sessions throughout the summer. It had taken place at TSS when she was younger, so she had seen the school, even spent the night there. Though the camp was not filled with Salisbury School students, she met some people who would be in her class if she attended. “It would have been very different if I hadn’t gone and the school was all new to me,” she said. With her parents’ support, Prushansky applied to The Salisbury School Middle School. The process involves an application, a day at the school, assessment, and testing in English and math. Logan loves attending The Salisbury School. Her favorite aspect is the rela-
Student Profile
tionships that can be formed between students and teachers. With class sizes being so small (her junior class consists of about 25 students), they are able to have teachers for multiple years. “I think about this a lot, what I like about this over public school,” Prushansky said. “I can talk to teachers about things other than school.” Cowell added that according to alumni, this has helped them in college because they are not afraid to talk to their professors, reach out, and build those relationships. In her school work, Prushansky greatly enjoys math. She was surprised to find in high school that this became her favorite subject. “When I was younger, I think I liked history better, but I like having that challenge and having it click,” she explained. She now takes AP calculus and was offered the option to take AP chemistry, but opted not to as she decided to wait until her senior year for that particular challenge. Prushansky also likes Mandarin Chinese, which she has been taking since ninth grade. After switching from Spanish, which she found difficult, she found Mandarin to be easier because the teachers simplify it so well that she can pick it up quickly. “My brother also takes [Mandarin],” she said. “We’ll speak it at home to each other- our parents are completely lost then. We also get to make food in class; we talk about how the dish is involved with the culture.”
Logan Prushansky (kneeling) leads a pep rally for the SGA at The Salisbury School. Submitted photo
She played lacrosse her sophomore year, but she has been playing soccer since she was four years old. For a while, soccer was very important to her, and then her priorities shifted. “I didn’t have as much of a drive,” she said. “Then in high school, I got back into it. Salisbury School is not necessarily known for sports, but this past year the soccer team excelled with the people involved in it.” She describes the atmosphere of the sport to be very familial. Travel and high school soccer can be very serious, she stated, but she has become close with people in different grades through the team. What Prushansky is most proud of is her place as president of the upper school’s Student Government Association. “I thought the idea to run was crazy because it’s usually a senior,” Logan said. Fulfilling her duties for SGA has been one of her biggest priorities this year, she added. “I love doing it, having people trust in me, and working as a group. I’ve formed a sense of community with [the people in SGA].” SGA is not the only way she participates in group efforts. She is a member of the mock trial team as well; Prushansky said that she’s always been interested in law. She was offered a chance to attend a leadership conference, and she chose to attend a law program. This conference allowed kids from all over the country with similar interest in law to converge. It was eye opening to meet people from all over. “There were people there who talked about graduating with 2,000 other kids; it made me grateful for having a small class,” she admitted. For college, however, she is keeping her options open. With her mother’s help, they are planning visits and tours. Her only requirement at this point is to “get out of” Salisbury. “I want to travel; I want school to be a short
plane ride or long car drive away,” she mused, “maybe a city area. I went to Boston in eighth grade and I really liked it. I’m planning a trip to Boston to visit schools.” Though she loves her small school, she is excited to meet new people and “experience college.” Jordan explained that there is a program at TSS that is similar to Myers-Briggs that identified colleges as potential good fits; it matched a list of 20 plus schools for her. “That really helped,” she said. “I have an idea of what I want the environment to be like. Once I go there and see it, I’ll know.” Though Logan does not know what she will pursue as a career, she dreams that it will involve community service. “My biggest goal for the future is connecting my career to community service. I don’t necessarily want to work in community service, but I want to work with it in some way,” she said. She remembered working with Meals on Wheels last year with her family; they spent the day delivering Thanksgiving dinners to people in need. “Some people invited us inside and talked with us,” Prushansky recalled. “[The recipients of the meals] liked the interaction. It’s that realization that you are making a difference. One person took pictures with us, it made our day. We’ve gone back to let her know we think of her because her reaction meant so much.” She continues volunteering on a weekly basis. On Wednesdays and Fridays, Logan goes to the lower school to help with the younger kids. “Last week I just refilled paint, but it’s awesome being down there. [The kids and I] know each others names, we chat,” she added. “It’s so cute. I like that I can help out in my own school, and I get hours for it too.” She hopes that sharing her love of volunteering will encourage and inspire others to help out as well.
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SERVICE AWARDS - With five to 45 years of service, some 110 faculty and staff were honored at Salisbury University’s annual Service Awards Luncheon held recently in the Bistro on campus. At the luncheon, senior faculty member, Dr. Frederick Kundell of the Chemistry Department, was honored for 45 years of service. Senior staff member Olline Wilson of the Accounts Payable Office was honored for 40 years. Also sitting at the head table with President Janet Dudley-Eshbach were Drs. Michael O’Loughlin (Political Science) and T. Paul Pfeiffer (Music, Theatre and Dance), honored for 35 years; and Drs. Voncelia Brown (Nursing), Kashi Khazeh (Economic and Finance), and Andrew Esham (Physical Plant), honored for 30 years of service. Drs. Lee May (Mathematics and Computer Science) and Edward Senkbeil (Chemistry), honored for 40 years of service, and Dr. Jerome DeRidder (Accounting and Legal Studies), honored for 30 years, were unable to attend. Others recognized included the President, for 15 years. Pictured, from left, are Pfeiffer, Wilson, O’Loughlin, President Dudley-Eshbach, Khazeh, Brown, Kundell and Esham.
Delmar graduate Gordon named to Alpha Lamda Delta Honor Society Elizabethtown College recently announced that Cassie Gordon, a first-year Communications student of Delmar, is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. First-year students, who have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher and are in the top 20 percent of their class, are invited to become members of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national organization founded in 1924. The mission of Alpha Lambda Delta is to encourage superior academic achievement, promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society.
Wicomico County Destination Imagination (DI) teams performed well the Eastern Region DI Tournament held on March 12 at Salisbury Middle School. Fourteen teams from Wicomico County Public Schools qualified to compete at the Maryland State DI Tournament on Saturday, April 9 at University of Maryland Baltimore County.
DI teams to compete at state Wicomico County Destination Imagination (DI) teams once again performed well the Eastern Region DI Tournament held on March 12, at Salisbury Middle School. Fourteen teams from Wicomico County Public Schools qualified to compete at the Maryland State DI Tournament on Saturday, April 9, at University of Maryland Baltimore County. The following teams will advance to the Maryland DI State Tournament: First place teams - North Salisbury F.D.I., Pace of Change (technical), elementary; Bennett Middle DayDreamerz, Pace of Change (technical), middle; Bennett Middle Legendary Llamas, Get a Clue (fine arts), middle; Fruitland Intermediate DI Rock Stars, Close Encounters (improvisation), elementary; Salisbury Middle Funky Monkeys, Close Encounters (improvisation), middle; Westside Intermediate DI Brows, The Meme Event (Project Outreach/ service learning), elementary; Wicom-
ico Middle Uncommon DInominators, The Meme Event (Project Outreach/ service learning), middle; Wicomico High School DI of the Tiger, The Meme Event (Project Outreach/service learning), high school Second place teams - North Salisbury DI Racers, Pace of Change (technical), elementary; North Salisbury DI Mindful Thinkers, In Plain Sight (scientific), elementary; Fruitland Intermediate Spiral Pigeons, Close Encounters (improvisation), elementary; Bennett Middle DI-namic DI-Stroyers, Close Encounters (improvisation), middle; Pittsville Cats with Top Hats, The Meme Event (Project Outreach/service learning), elementary Third place team - JMB High School DI-scoverers, Get a Clue (fine arts), high school Full tournament results are posted online at www.marylanddi.org/regions/ eastern/.
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Christy Briggs named Wicomico Teacher of the Year
Christy Briggs, a 6th-Grade English Language Arts teacher at Bennett Middle School who has a passion for literacy and a strong belief in her own responsibility to model lifelong learning, was honored as the 2016-2017 Wicomico Teacher of the Year March 17, at the annual Wicomico Teacher of the Year Banquet at the Commons at Salisbury University. A 19-year teacher who is National Board Certified in Early/Middle Childhood Reading/Language Arts, Briggs has long been recognized and appreciated as an outstanding educator. In recent years she has been a Teacher of the Year finalist twice, a semifinalist twice, and now the 2016-2017 Wicomico Teacher of the Year. “What I love about teaching is I get to make history every single day,” Briggs said during her semifinalist video interview. “I get to make mistakes, I get to learn from my mistakes, and I get to show my students that I do this so they can see that as something they will be doing for the rest of their lives. I love that I get to introduce new authors and genres to students. I love that I get to see their passion about reading develop and grow.” The new Teacher of the Year will be featured, along with this year’s three finalists and 22 semifinalists, in a Wicomico Schools’ Teacher of the Year special.
Briggs is a 1991 graduate of Parkside High School, and her husband, Brian Briggs, is an assistant principal at Wicomico Middle School. Briggs received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Salisbury University in 1995, and her masters of education in reading from SU in 2001. She has been an educator in Wicomico County Public Schools since 1997, teaching at Prince Street Elementary (1997-2007), Fruitland Intermediate (2007-2014), and Bennett Middle (2014-present). As Wicomico Teacher of the Year, Briggs represents the outstanding staff of Bennett Middle 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. Wicomico is proud to have three former Maryland Teachers of the Year, Bonnie Walston, Aaron Deal and April Todd, working in the school system on behalf of students. Finalists, in addition to Briggs for the middle school level, are: Primary: Cindy Becker, Prekindergarten, Wicomico Early Learning Center; Intermediate: Stacy Wheeler, 3rd Grade, Fruitland Intermediate; High School: Bill Duck, Modern World History, Wicomico High. The other semifinalists for 2016-
2017 Wicomico Teacher of the Year are: Beaver Run Elementary: Kathleen Rush, 2nd Grade; Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Tamara Filippelli, intervention; Choices Academy: Starla Blank, special education; Delmar Elementary: Vanessa Stein, 3rd Grade; East Salisbury Elementary: Rebekah Davis-Slade, media specialist; Fruitland Primary: Jessica Hanes, kindergarten; Glen Avenue Elementary: Jessica Womer, 2nd Grade; James M. Bennett High: Erin Davis, art; Mardela Middle and High: Nancy Guillemart, history and social studies; North Salisbury Elementary: Diana Hill, 3rd Grade; Northwestern Elementary: Melissa Echard, 5th Grade; Parkside High: David Miles, CTE Project Lead the Way; Pemberton Elementary: Arnetta Thomas, 5th Grade English Language Arts; Pinehurst Elementary: Audra Phippin, 2nd Grade; Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Lindsay McCauley, 5th Grade English Language Arts; Prince Street Elementary: Ariel Thomas, 2nd Grade English Language Arts; Salisbury Middle: Carole Rollins, 7th Grade science; West Salisbury Elementary: Meeka McCoy, 2nd Grade; Westside Intermediate: Kimble Messick, 5th Grade English Language Arts; Westside Primary: Christina Stewart, 1st Grade; Wicomico Middle: Alison Davis, 6th Grade English Language Arts; Willards Elementary: Carolyn Check, 2nd Grade. 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 Briggs Wicomico schoolchildren and schools. This year’s recipient is Norman Conway. After earning his education degree from what is now Salisbury University, Conway taught and served as vice principal and principal of Pinehurst Elementary. He went on to serve Wicomico Schools as the supervisor of Title I programs until he retired after more than 40 years of service. He is a life member of the Salisbury Fire Department. He served on the Salisbury City Council from 1974-1987, including one year as Council President. In 1986 he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, where he won re-election six times and served until 2014.
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Matava wins regional spelling bee Sixth-grader Maya Matava of Hebron is the 2016 champion of the Maryland Eastern Shore Regional Spelling Bee held Saturday at UMES. The 12-year-old representing Salisbury Middle School emerged the winner after 90 minutes, demonstrating her ability to spell as well as define words flawlessly over 16 rounds. The winning word was “herbivore” after Maya correctly spelled “empanada” to put herself in a position to win the event. The runner-up was Lochlyn Carmean, 11, a Fruitland Intermediate School fifth-grader. Maya will represent a four-county region – Dorchester, Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester – at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this May. Maya bested 51 other spellers to win the 2016 title, which included a keepsake medallion and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary. Thirty Wicomico County school spelling bee champions competed at the regional bee at UMES. 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. Congratulations to the spelling champions: Delmar Elementary: Abygail Jamison (4th), Caleigh Stewart (4th); East Salisbury Elementary: Hannah Shah (4th), Cristo Sanchez Cabrera (5th); Fruitland Intermediate: Lochlyn Carmean (5th), Ian Stuchlik (5th); Glen Avenue Elementary: Alexis Lightfoot (5th), Monay Wilson (4th); North Salis-
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bury Elementary: Aarna Lulla (4th), Ayati Sangwan (5th); Northwestern Elementary: Brenden Ward (4th), Stacey Fisher (5th); Pemberton Elementary: Michelle Rao (5th), Riya Koshy (4th); Pinehurst Elementary: Temple ChikeUdeagha (4th), Adrianna Pearson (4th); Prince Street Elementary: DeAngelo Johnson (5th), Monica Reza-Rios (4th) (Ella Fitzjohn (5th) also qualified as a school champion but was unable to participate in the March 5 bee); Westside Intermediate: Stephanie Singleton (5th), Ashlynn Brown (5th) (John Koch (5th) also qualified as a school champion but was unable to participate in the March 5 bee); Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Aaron Stull (6th), Leanna Morris (6th); Bennett Middle: James Hsia (8th), Leah Osmon (7th); Mardela Middle: Felicity Shockley (7th), Breanna Soldatelli (8th); Salisbury Middle: Rosy Gao (6th), Maya Matava (6th); Wicomico Middle: Ava Bautista (6th), Kirsten Parsons (7th).
D.A.R.E. GRADUATES - Worcester Prep 5th graders participated in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program taught by Sergeant Matthew Crisafulli of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. For two weeks, Sergeant Crisafulli visited WPS to teach a lesson a day. The purpose of the D.A.R.E program is to teach children refusal skills to avoid the temptation of drug experimentation and the pressure of peers to engage in drug use. On Feb. 16, Grade 5 teachers, Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Shockley, hosted a special program where the students received their graduation certificates. Pictured, Crisafulli congratulates Worcester Prep 5th grader Parker Tingle on his graduation.
As a faculty member in Salisbury University’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business since 1989 and the founding director of its Business, Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), I have been in a unique position to witness SU’s growth firsthand and understand the impact that expansion has had on the regional economy. More students, more faculty, more staff, more events – and yes, more buildings – mean more dollars flowing into the area. In 2005, through BEACON, I had the privilege of working on an economic impact study that showed SU, at that time, contributed some $351 million to the Eastern Shore economy annually. Last month, BEACON released a new study showing that, over the past decade, that amount has grown to more than $480 million – approaching half a billion dollars annually. According to the most recent study, SU also supports almost 3,300 local jobs and adds nearly $80 million each year to local, state and federal coffers from taxes generated by activities ranging from student and employee spending, to attracting visitors to the area, and more. A steady, planned increase in student population; hiring of new faculty and staff; and a dynamic reconfiguration of the physical campus with several notable construction projects have been hallmarks of the campus’ expansion. The growth has come during the tenure of President Janet DudleyEshbach, now in her 16th year, the longest serving woman president in the history of the University System of Maryland. The study calculated economic impact from several categories including operations, construction, student spending, visitor spending, an educated workforce, outreach and entrepreneurship activities. The biggest single impact is the University’s $165.2 million annual operating budget. When a multiplier effect is taken into consideration,
with funds being re-spent in the local economy on goods and services, each dollar in operational monies at SU results in total economic activity of $1.46 in the region. The overall local economic impact then rises to over $240 million. The economic impact of student spending is $90 million. New construction projects at SU in the past 16 years also have had a major impact of some $535.7 million (an average of $33.5 million annually), supporting approximately 1,700 total jobs. An estimated $112 million in additional funding is brought to the region by an SU-educated workforce, outreach programs and entrepreneurship activities. This includes $94 million in lifetime earnings per graduating class, assuming conservatively that 10 percent of SU alumni remain in the region after graduation. Along with Perdue Farms, Inc., Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Wicomico County government, SU is one of the county’s largest employers. I’m happy to be counted among those numbers and look forward to being here as the University continues to serve the community – both educationally and economically. Patrick J. Hendrickson/Highcamera.com
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Health PRMC offers Basic Chaplain Course
Peninsula Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer a program for training community clergy and lay persons in the tools needed for effective ministry to the sick. The program is built around 10 weeks of clinical and classroom learning, beginning Wednesday, April 20, from 6-9 p.m., and meeting each Wednesday through June 22. Classes are taught by Chaplain Jana Long. This training is the first step for chaplaincy, and will open other options for additional training. To enroll, those interested may obtain a packet at the Volunteer Office at PRMC or from the hospital website (www.peninsula.org) in the Community section. There is a fee of $100 for the 10week program which covers handouts, textbooks, snacks and a graduation meal. Those completing the course will also be eligible to join the volunteer clergy at PRMC through the Pastoral Care Department. For information, call Joyce LeCates or Debora Musser in the Pastoral Care office at PRMC at 410-543-7202.
PRMC offers diabetes classes
Peninsula Regional Medical Center is sponsoring Wednesday evening and Thursday afternoon diabetes education class sessions to discuss healthy eating, activity, monitoring, medications, healthy coping, risk reduction and other self-management skills to help assist with diabetes control. The evening class session will meet at PRMC on five consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning April 6. The afternoon class session will meet at PRMC on five consecutive Thursdays from 1-3 p.m. beginning April 7. All classes are taught by certified diabetes educators. Registration is required. The cost of the five-week program may be reimbursed by your insurance or Medicare. For more information or to register, call the Peninsula Regional Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061.
HealthFest is April 2
Peninsula Regional Health System and the Wicomico County Board of Education present LiveWell HealthFest: An event for all ages, on Saturday, April 2 at James M. Bennett High School in Salisbury from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A showcase of healthy exhibits and health screenings, 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. 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. Participants will also enjoy a therapy
dog demonstration, dance and cheer team performances, chair aerobics and zumba, a rock climbing wall, a fire rescue obstacle course, fire engine and ambulance tours, a fly in and helicopter tours by the Maryland State Police, an “ask the provider” booth for medical questions, a health corner for kids, a cooking demonstration and a free photo booth. Also, visit with over 50 exhibitors. For more information including a map and a complete list of screenings and demonstrations, visit www.peninsula.org/specialevents.
Fitchett earns degree
Tamara Fitchett, RN, team leader at Coastal Hospice at the Lake, has earned her masters degree in nursing leadership from Wilmington University. Fitchett has led the clinical team at Coastal Hospice’s Fitchett in-patient facility for two years. Fitchett was born Exmore, Va. and resides in Fruitland.
Diabetes and the liver 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 education event, “What’s the Liver Got To Do With It?” on Monday, April 11. Joan Parambi, MD, an endocrinologist with the Peninsula Regional Endocrinology and Diabetes Center in Salisbury, will keynote the session that will look into the liver’s connection with diabetes and fatty liver. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with exhibits from companies involved in diabetes care and services until 6:45 p.m. Dr. Parambi’s presentation will begin at 7 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The program will be held in the auditorium of the Avery W. Hall Educational Center. An RSVP is required; call Peninsula Regional Endocrinology and Diabetes Center’s Diabetes Education Program at 410-543-7061. There is no cost to attend.
SU to host Resource Fair
Salisbury University will host the Lower Shore Connections: Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, April 6, in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center. The fair promotes a network of connected, cohesive resources for Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore to help meet changing community needs. Service providers and consumers in Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester and Dorchester counties are invited to at-
tend, along with members of the campus and greater communities who are interested in increasing awareness about local resources. Sponsored by SU, its Social Work Department and the B-HIPP (Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Primary Care) Salisbury Program, the fair is free and the public is invited. For more details, contact Kathy Gleason at kagleason@salisbury.edu.
SU named to top 10 list
Salisbury University has one of the “Top 10 Up and Coming Nursing Schools in the East for 2016,” according to BestMasterofScienceinNursing. com. SU was ranked at No. 3 on the list. Editors compiled the ranking to “help uncover some of the best new options in nursing education today.” They noted that SU “offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs,” including a first and second degree bachelor of science, a master’s, and the doctorate of nursing practice, as well as options for registered nurses to get B.S. and M.S. degrees. They also said SU is home to a
“nationally recognized chapter of the Student Nurses Association,” as well as the Lambda Eta Chapter of the international honor society of nursing.
McCready honors employees
Roberta Walter, RN, and Sandra Miller are the latest recipients of McCready Health’s PEARLS (Promoting Excellence And Recognizing Legendary Service) recognition award. Walter, who has been with the organization since 2011, was nominated for her compassion and going out of her way to help both residents and coworkers. She has been nominated multiple times during the past year. Miller, who has been employed in the McCready Health Laboratory for 10 years, is senior medical technologist. She was nominated for her compassion and assistance with a difficult patient. She not only calmed the patient but assisted the staff so they could provide the necessary care and treatment. Any family member, patient, resident, or associate can complete a PEARLS card and share their compliments or suggestions. Wooden locked comment boxes are located throughout the campus for nominations.
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Peninsula Total Dental Care is looking for their next Free Smile Makeover candidate…could this be you? Peninsula Total Dental Care is dedicated to providing advanced dentistry to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Dental specialists, Drs. Stewart Perim and Maria Perez-Mera provide their patients with the smile they want and deserve. The office specializes in periodontics, orthodontics and implant dentistry, including complex cases such as full mouth cosmetic rehabilitation, implant restorations, and denture conversion. Peninsula Total Dental Care is dedicated to pioneering new and useful ways to change people’s lives with the most up-to-date procedures and technology available. By concentrating on comprehensive oral health, the office coordinates complex dental treatment and restores immediate function and appearance to badly damaged or missing teeth. In terms of the mental, social, and emotional improvements, a smile makeover can provide greater confidence, an improved sense of selfworth, higher self-esteem, and greater acceptance in social situations. The
health benefits of a smile makeover are also plentiful. If you think you are a potential candidate for a free smile makeover, please submit a personal letter to Peninsula Dental Care explaining why you are the most deserving candidate. Submissions must include: • A personal letter stating how a Smile Makeover would change your life • Contact information (phone number and email address) • Two photos of your smile from multiple angles Note the following: a candidate must participate in marketing efforts including TV, social media, before and after photos, etc.; must be 18 or older to apply; and candidates must submit applications on their own behalf. Submissions should be mailed to: Peninsula Total Dental Care, 1505 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD 21801 or emailed to: perimppo@gmail.com.
Peninsula Total Dental Care, Drs. Perim and Perez-Mera look forward to providing an examination, explaining your dental needs and taking excellent care of you. Ask about their Quality Dental Plan - it will keep your teeth healthy and help your pocketbook too.
Holley receives DAISY Award
Charity Holley, RN, a care coordinator at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, recently earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses for making a difference to a family as they were preparing for a loved one to leave PRMC. The family wrote, “I wanted to let you know how wonderful Charity was to me and my family during and after the time my brother-in-law was a patient at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. She considered us every step of the way for his plan while he was at PRMC and then at hospice in Philadelphia. Her concern for all of us with each decision made us so comfortable with her caring ways. She was knowledgeable and took time to speak to each of us with any concerns we had. She was gentle with his 88-year-old mother and shared many a hug with her. Charity knew what we needed and was there by our side for the whole process. We put a lot of pressure on her for the hospice transfer and she handled it with ease and professionalism.” For her exceptional care and compassion, Holley was honored with the Daisy Award in a ceremony before her colleagues, and received a certificate commending her for being an extraordi-
come from an infection but the risk is higher in: people with weakened immune systems, babies and very young children, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, cancer, and kidney or liver disease, and people suffering from a severe burn or wound. Since sepsis is the result of an infection, symptoms can include infection signs (diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat, etc.), as well as any of the symptoms below: S—Shivering, fever, or very cold E—Extreme pain or general discomfort (“worst ever”) P—Pale or discolored skin S—Sleepy, difficult to rouse, confused I—”I feel like I might die” S—Short of breath To prevent sepsis: • Get vaccinated against the flu, pneumonia, and any other infections that could lead to sepsis. • Prevent infections that can lead to sepsis by cleaning scrapes and wounds and practicing good hygiene. • If you have an infection, look for signs like: fever, chills, rapid breathing and heartrate, rash, confusion, and disorientation.
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Mindfulness for Children Children are growing up in times when everything ife is moving at a fast pace, so much to do and many Realldistractions. Attention deficit seems to be the byproduct of modern times and this is impacting the academic and the social skills of our children in addition to adding stress to their lives. Teachers and parents are struggling to help children stay focused and present. Is there a simple solution to this modern challenge? Sometimes the best solution to new problems can be old ways of doing things. Mindfulness meditation is a 5,000 years old Eastern practice and it has been in practice in this country for many years. Mindfulness is the cultivation of attention and awareness. Research in medicine and neuroscience are showing that mindfulness practice is a life skill that can have a profound effect on helping children, and people of all ages in all aspects of their lives. Meditation is simple yet difficult because it requires discipline. Mindfulness can be a unique tool to help people slow down and be present. Mindfulness is about being versus doing. Mindfulness is increasingly recognized as a great educational and parenting tool. It helps develop atten-
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the time children become teenagers they feel more insecure and they don’t feel good enough. By planting seeds of appreciation through mindfulness in young children minds and hearts they will grow up feeling more confident, more loving and more acceptant. Mindfulness can improve the lives of kids of all ages in significant ways. Some of the benefits are increased ability to manage their emotions, positive social skills, improved memory and attention span, increased self-esteem, decreased test anxiety, and better quality of relationships. One of my favorite simple mindful-
ness meditations that Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teaches is “I breath in love” with your in breath and “I breathe out peace” with your outbreath. Hold your attention on your breath for five minutes. You may want to use a timer because when we focus our attention only on our breath we feel that one minute is five minutes. In my counseling practice, it amazes me the ease with which children from four years-old to teens embrace mindfulness in a variety of ways, through meditation, art, movement, listening, observing and many other activities.
Innovative-Caregiver Ambassador Navigator training to take place Innovative-Caregiver Ambassador Navigator (I-CAN) volunteer training will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following locations: Westover Senior Center, Wednesdays, April 13 and 27; Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge, Friday and Saturday, April 15 and 16; Ocean Pines Branch of the Worcester County Library, Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23; Salisbury Fire Station 16, Cypress Street, Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30. The training is free and will be offered by the Caregiver Resource Center at MAC Incorporated, the Area Agency on Aging. A light snack and lunch will be provided each day. Volunteers are trained to offer community presentations with a ready-made kit of materials, to listen to and refer caregivers to resources, and to teach them how to access health and social service systems on their own. For more information and to register for the training, call 651-470-2017 or email rfredericksen@comcast.net.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraiser Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake (BBBSGC) is the oldest and largest mentoring organization in the region, having served the Eastern Shore since 1982. This April, BBBS will host its annual Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraisers across Maryland and locally in Salisbury and Ocean City. All of the funds will go towards the local children’s programs, which focus on helping disadvantaged youth who are often living in single-parent households, growing up in poverty, or coping with parental incarceration or military deployment. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake is looking to reach its Eastern Shore fundraising goal of $15,000. Teams of five can register online at www.biglittle.org/shorebowl, then
choose an event date, set a team goal and start fundraising. Each participant is asked to raise $50 in donations; this amount provides Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake with the necessary resources to support children in our programs. Each person will receive two hours of bowling, shoe rentals, food, drinks and a commemorative t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for the top fundraiser, the top fundraising team, highest bowling score and more. The 2016 local events will be held at Luau at the Lanes, Cherokee Lanes, Salisbury - Wednesday, April 13, 6-8 p.m. Can’t make the event? Visit www. biglittle.com/shorebowl and click “Event Information”. Once there, select “Donate to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Chesapeake” and make an individual donation.
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EASTER FLOAT- The First Baptist Church of Fruitland float is shown during the Fruitland Easter Parade. Photo by Mike McClure
Em-ings BBQ on April 2
Delmar Wesleyan Church, 800 E. State St., Delmar, will hold an Em-ings BBQ on Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Carry-out only. Cost is $11. Baked goods will be available. Call Jim at 841-8874 for more information and to purchase tickets.
Christian Authors Banquet
Network with six writers at the Showcase of Christian Authors Banquet, which is coming to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, April 23. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the event starts at 6. Authors include Sir Charles Cary, Alvin T. Harmon Jr., Loris Nebbia,
Gwyn G. Harris, Javelle Conquest and Karen Whiting. Jobina Fortson of 47 ABC will be the toastmistress. In addition to hearing book summaries from the authors, attendees can enjoy a buffet dinner and have the chance to win door prizes. Tickets are $50 per person and can be ordered online at www.davidsabatino.com or by calling 757-709-9392.
Craft Show/Yard Sale
Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church in Delmar, Del., will hold a Craft Show/Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Vendors include Thirty-One, Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, Jamberry Nails, Younique.
UNITED WAY DONATION - Piedmont Airlines presented a check for $50,001 from the company’s most recent employee campaign to United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. This record-breaking amount is $20,000 more than last year, and tops all other previous years in the campaign history of the Salisbury airline. In the past six years, Piedmont has raised over $174,000 for the United Way. In addition to annual campaigns, employees at Piedmont Airlines headquarters in Salisbury host an annual “Dash Pull,” where teams compete to pull a Dash-8 Aircraft, and all proceeds benefit the local United Way. The 2015 Dash Pull raised $5,285. Pictured from left: Steve Farrow, Lyle Hogg, Jody Meegan, Teri Klaverweiden, Kathleen Mommé and Amy Luppens.
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Real Estate Let’s hear from the Real Estate Advisor: Don’t let rising rents trap you By Gee Dunsten, Sales Associate Long and Foster Real Estate
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top ones is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at realtor.com recently reported on what he calls a “Rental Affordability Crisis”. He warns that…“Low rental vacancies and a lack of new rental construction are pushing up rents, and we expect that they’ll outpace home price appreciation in the year ahead.” The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University recently released their 2015 Report on Rental Housing, in which they reported that 49 percent of rental households are cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. These households struggle to save for a rainy day and pay other bills, such as food and health-
care. It’s Cheaper to Buy Than Rent In Smoke’s article, he went on to say…“Housing is central to the health and well-being of our country and our local communities. In addition, this (rental affordability) crisis threatens the future value of owned housing, as the burdensome level of rents will trap more aspiring owners into a vicious financial cycle in which they cannot save and build a solid credit record to eventually buy a home.” “While more than 85 percent of markets have burdensome rents today, it’s perplexing that in more than 75 percent of the counties across the country, it is actually cheaper to buy than rent a home. So why aren’t those unhappy renters choosing to buy?” Know Your Options Perhaps you have already saved enough to buy your first home. HousingWire reported that analysts at Nomura believe… “It’s not that Millennials and other
Increase in settlements in February Several months of increased contracts translated into settlements in February, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of Realtors® (CAR). CAR’s local housing statistics for February showed an overall 5.2 percent increase in settlements compared to the same time last year in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Of particular note were increases of 24.4 percent and 75 percent in Wicomico County single family homes and condominiums, respectively. Worcester County’s settlements of single family homes and condominiums decreased by 16.7 percent and 11.9 percent, respectively, compared to the same time last year. Contracts, or pending sales, were largely down, with the exception of a 12.5 percent increase of condominiums in Wicomico County, a 2.5 percent increase of single family homes in Wicomico County, and a 3.9 percent increase of condominiums in Worcester County. Local inventory increased by 8 percent in all three counties. Listing and sale prices were up by 12.6 percent and 13.3 percent, respectively, compared to January 2016. Days on market was up 56.9 percent. “The overall market is historically slower in February due to cold temperatures. We saw a significant amount
of snow over the past few months, and that puts everything on hold; but despite that, we saw some encouraging numbers in February,” said CAR President Linda Moran. “Expect to see those settlement numbers continue to increase as the weather gets warmer and we head into the busy season.” CAR’s monthly local housing statistics are pulled from the association’s Multiple Listing Service, which represents the activity of over 1,000 local realtors in Somerset, Wicomico and Worcester counties. Visit www.coastalrealtors.org for more information.
Miller earns brokers license
Brent Miller, CCIM, CPM, managing director of SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate has earned his real estate brokers license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Miller also holds his brokers license Miller in Maryland and Delaware. “The close proximity to our main office in Salisbury enables us to serve the entire Delmarva Peninsula, comprised of Maryland, Delaware and Virginia,” said Miller.
potential homebuyers aren’t qualified in terms of their credit scores or in how much they have saved for their down payment. It’s that they think they’re not qualified or Gee Dunsten they think that they don’t have a big enough down payment.” Many first-time homebuyers who believe that they need a large down payment may be holding themselves back from their dream home. In many areas of the country, a first-time homebuyer can save for a three percent down payment in less than two years. You may have already saved enough! Bottom Line- Don’t get caught in the trap so many renters are currently in. If you are ready and willing to buy
a home, find out if you are able. Let’s get together to determine if you are eligible to get a mortgage. About the author: Gee Dunsten, a graduate of the University of Maryland, entered the real estate business in 1972. Starting in residential sales, he progressed to general sales manager, then owner/broker in 10 years. Over the course of his career, Gee has helped more than 3,000 families achieve the American dream of home ownership, and he is currently an associate broker with Long and Foster in Ocean City. Gee has been a senior instructor with the Council of Residential Specialists for over 25 years and served as their 2001 president. Gee has co-written and developed the Recreation and Resort Specialist Training courses and is recognized as a Recreation and Resort Specialist. Gee was inducted into the Real Estate Experts Hall of Fame in 2012 and was also selected as one of 10 Top 5 Elite Speakers.
POSTER CONTEST WINNERS - After receiving over 175 submissions, the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) has chosen three finalists – one from each of the three Lower Shore counties – of this year’s Fair Housing Poster Contest. Winners are: 1st Place: Ayati Sangwan, 5th grade, North Salisbury Elementary School; 2nd Place: Lindsay Birkhead-Morton, 6th grade, Snow Hill Middle School; 3rd Place: LaNazia Goeins, 4th grade, Princess Anne Elementary School. Each finalist received a framed copy of their submission and a Visa gift card, compliments of CAR. Pictured, front: Ayati Sangwan; back, from left: CAR Executive Vice President Page Browning; Community Involvement Committee members Ann Hammond and Brad Rayfield; CAR President Linda Moran; and North Salisbury Elementary School Principal Ruby Brown.
Patriot Home supports veterans
Atlantis Homes has announced that The Patriot home is available for prospective homeowners. Available now for purchase, The Patriot is a Clayton Built™ home that features a granite island top, walk-in tile shower and other modern design qualities throughout the floor plan. The Patriot home will embrace its namesake by supporting veterans and their families through the non-profit organization, Hope For The Warriors®. Clayton will be pledging a $100 donation to the organization for every Patriot home built, and anticipates selling several thousand of this model. To find out more about The Patriot home, visit www.atlantishomesllc.com.
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Foundation welcomes members The Wor-Wic Community College Foundation welcomes Maria Curtis of Delmar and Stephen E. Martin of Snow Hill as new members of the board of directors. Curtis is the Title I program coordinator for Wicomico County public schools in Salisbury. She is a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hebron and a former member of the board of trustees at the Kingdom Community Church in Salisbury. Curtis serves on the Wicomico County Teacher of the Year committee and leads a community group for single mothers. Curtis attended Goldy-Beacom College in Wilmington, Del. She received her associate degree from Wor-Wic and her bachelor’s degree from Salisbury University. She has two grown children. Martin is a physical therapist and co-owner, with his wife, LaTonya, of
Martin Physical Therapy in Snow Hill. He is a member of the Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Princess Anne, the Spence Baptist Church in Snow Hill, the Snow Hill Area Chamber of Commerce and a Curtis former member of the Rotary Club of Snow Hill. Martin is a graduate of Parkside High School in Salisbury. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He and his wife, Martin also a physical therapist, have three children.
JA DONATION - The Bank of Delmarva made a $500 donation recently to Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore. Throughout the year, bank employees contribute money to a Casual Day Fund in order to dress casually on Fridays. The collected funds are then donated to various organizations in the community. Pictured from left: Jayme Hayes, president, Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore; Sarah Kottemann, administrative assistant, accounting department, The Bank of Delmarva; and Kristin Williams, head teller, East Salisbury branch, The Bank of Delmarva.
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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 Mark Waterhouse 302-339-7130 302-629-9243 mspublications.com mdw@mspublications.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS Andrew W. Booth & Associates, Inc. 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United Way accepting applications HALO- Audrey Orr, President of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, top left, presents a $200 check to Celeste Savage, Executive Director of HALO, to be used for the purchase of seeds and plants to start the 2016 growing season at the Harvest of Hope Garden. Shown above right, Savage presents recognitions and awards to Rotarian Jock McNair at a dinner meeting recognizing Jock’s five years of service to the Harvest of Hope Garden. McNair, who helped found, design and build the Garden, is retiring from the day-to-day operations but will continue to serve in a consulting capacity. Submitted photos
United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore announces that the annual application process for local non-profit programs seeking funding for 2017 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 8. A complete list of requirements, funding application and instructions are available online at www.unitedway4us.org/apply-united-way-funding. Funding decisions will be communicated in July. For more information, contact Pam Gregory, United Way community impact manager, at 410-742-5143 or pamela@unitedway4us.org.
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Final Word
Letters to the Editor Zoning laws need to be changed
In the past year or two on the Eastern Shore, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of requests for poultry house permits. Some of these permits are requests for replacement of obsolete or deteriorating houses on pre-existing farms. Many others are for large, multi-house facilities owned not by farmers, but by outside investors. This is a departure from the historical situation of a family farm diversifying to raise chickens for additional income. Substantial profit is realized by investment in raising chickens, making it attractive to investors. Yet current zoning laws do not distinguish between a family-owned farm operation and large concentrations of six or more houses. The net effect of increased poultry house construction would be an increase in the amount of chicken litter produced on the Lower Shore. This would increase the need for disposal of large quantities of additional manure, at a time when pressures are mounting to further limit manure applications to farmland. There is also the potential for this industrial-scale poultry approach to make small chicken farms obsolete, and many are already closing down. Combined with the impacts on surrounding residents of deteriorating air quality, noise, and added truck traffic, this new situation calls for careful evaluation. Several Shore counties have begun this process, reviewing zoning and permitting approaches to this very different type of operation. We encourage Wicomico County to take meaningful steps towards more appropriate zoning of large poultry operations. The Friends of the Nanticoke River support our local family farmers and appreciate their essential positive economic impact in our region. Our members include some of these farmers, and our rural watershed has many who depend on this industry for their livelihoods, with few alternative employment options. We are committed to maintaining an ongoing dialogue with poultry farmers, with the goal of seeking sensible solutions to problems associated with poultry manure and with large numbers of chicken houses. We are determined to avoid the divisive and confrontational approaches of some involved in this discussion, and to remember that we are all one community. Judith Stribling
Friends of the Nanticoke River
SU contributes millions to the Eastern Shore Salisbury University’s impact on the Eastern Shore economy is approaching half a billion dollars annually and supports almost 3,300 local jobs, according to a recently released 2016 economic impact study. The University adds nearly $80 million each year to local, state and federal coffers from taxes generated by this activity. With a community of some 10,500 students, faculty and staff, SU has had an increasingly positive impact on the area economy, growing by some $130 million in the last decade. A steady, planned increase in student population; hiring of new faculty and staff; and a dynamic reconfiguration of the physical campus with several notable construction projects have been hallmarks of the expansion. According to BEACON, the Business, Economic And Community Outreach Network, which conducted the recent study (and also one a decade ago), SU currently generates a $480.5 million annual local economic impact and supports 3,287 jobs. In 2005 the local impact was $351 million, supporting the equivalent of 3,000 jobs. The growth has come during the tenure of President Janet Dudley-Eshbach, now in her 16th year, the longest serving woman president in the history of the University System of Maryland. Along with Perdue Farms, Inc., Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Wicomico County government, SU is one of the county’s biggest employers. SU has nearly 8,700 students and a payroll of some 1,800 full- and parttime faculty and staff. With nationally ranked academics and athletics, cultural offerings and internationally known events, the campus attracts thousands of visitors annually. The biggest single impact is the University’s $165.2 million annual operating budget. When a multiplier effect is taken into consideration, with funds being re-spent in the local economy on goods and services, each dollar in op-
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