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COMPOSER- Salisbury School student Lila Quillin aspires to have a career as a composer and is getting a head start. Page 25
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Local woman play key roles in area businesses. Pages 6-11
STATE CHAMPS- The Delmar varsity field hockey team brings home its first state championship. Special section in next month’s Salisbury Star. Page 18 FRUITLAND AWARDS- The Fruitland Chamber of Commerce hands out awards during its annual holiday social and awards banquet. Pages 3 and 5
INDEX Bulletin Board............................ 22 Business Digest........................ 12 Business Directory...............32-33 Church........................................ 23 Delegate’s Report........................ 3 Education .............................25-28 Entertainment............................ 23 Final Word.................................. 35 Health....................................29-31 Personnel................................... 14 Real Estate................................. 17 Salisbury University.................. 27 Sports....................................18-21 The Great Outdoors.................. 21 Veronica Correa......................... 31
BANQUET- Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias, Jr., right, and Wicimico County Councilman Joe Holloway share a laugh with the crowd and with Delmar Citizens of the Year Anna and Gary Humphrey, shown in background, during this year’s Delmar Citizen of the Year Banquet, sponsored by the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce. Story on page 4. Photo by Mike McClure
Kim Gillis balances her family, work and chamber chair duties
By Al Higgins
Born and raised in Elkton and educated at Salisbury University, Kim Gillis is a rising star within the Salisbury business community. Besides her job as the mother of a two year-old and 11 month-old sons, Kim is a Senior Associate with the Becker Morgan Group and the current Chairman of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce. She’s a busy lady. Her career began when Becker Morgan founder – Tom Becker – came across her resume’ as she was about to graduate from Salisbury University. He offered her a job and she has been with the firm for 17 years. Her first contact with the Chamber of Commerce was as a representative of Becker Morgan, and over the years her responsibilities
within the Chamber grew, culminating in her election as Chairman. “During my year as Chairman I have had the opportunity to witness many changes and happenings, but the one that I am really pleased with is the overwhelming success of our Young Entrepreneur Program,” said Gillis. “This past spring middle school and high school students had an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to a group of ten investors at the Salisbury University School of Business. As a result of this forum, one student received a grant of $5,000 and another $15,000 to pursue their business idea. This is an ongoing program within the Chamber and we are very proud of it.” Much of her past year was spent working within the structure of the Chamber. “We are undergoing internal
changes and introducing new people into our organization. The structure of the Chamber is the result of efficiencies developed over the past 90 years. I am fortunate to be able to work with an amazing Board of Directors and staff,” she said. Although she has greatly enjoyed her time as Chairman of the Chamber it was not always easy. “I have a deep respect for working parents. My days are filled with juggling my responsibilities between my job, the Chamber and my family. My husband Brad is also very active in the Chamber – he’s a past Chairman – and he is very busy with his own development company and within the community. What I’ve learned is the need to focus on whatevContinued on page 6
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SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016 CITIZEN OF THE YEARFruitland Chamber of Commerce President Jeff Merritt presents the Outstanding Citizen Award to Sheila Dennis. Dennis is very active in the community and is at all the functions in the Fruitland area. She also helps with the holiday lighting ceremony, at the school, with Little League, and many other things. Photo by Mike McClure
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce announces President/CEO search
Kim Gillis, Chairperson of the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, has announced the formation of a President/CEO Search Committee. The committee is chaired by Past President John McClellan of SVN-Miller Commercial Real Estate, and made up of past presidents and officers of the Chamber. Since 1920, the Chamber has been dedicated to promoting a positive business environment by supporting economic development through advocacy, networking, and education. The Search Committee has been tasked with identifying and recommending to the Executive Committee the next President/CEO to lead the State of Maryland’s only Four-Star Accredited Chamber. “The Chamber has been well served by Past President Ernie Colburn, who will be retiring,” McClellan, said. “Change in leadership like this one warrants a very thorough and deliberate process and we are dedicated to locating the best person for our community and Chamber.” Interested parties can apply on Career Builder at: https://cb.com/2fAHePc, go to CareerBuilder.com and search “Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce,” or contact BBSI at 410- 546-2020 for more questions.
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Maryland Delegate’s Report
By Delegate Carl Anderton Our office is steadily becoming busier as we inch toward session in January. This month we have continued meeting with members of the Governor’s staff to discuss legislation and advance our efforts with the Salisbury Main Street project and highway user revenues. In addition to those we met with last month, we held meetings with Deputy Chief of Staff Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Chief of Staff Sam Malhotra, and Legislative Director Chris Shank. Earlier this month, I participated in a tour of Perdue’s facilities with fellow members on the Environment and Transportation committee. I had the opportunity to see a Maryland Poultry Farm, Perdue AgriRecycle Facility, and AgriSoil Facility in Seaford. Mr. Perdue himself was in attendance as well as other Perdue executives. We also had the opportunity to host local cub scout members from pack
184. We brought them and their families to Annapolis to tour the House Office Building and the floor of both the House of DelCarl Anderton egates and State Senate in the State House. I enjoyed teaching them about what I do and having spent the day with friends from the Eastern Shore. This month we also attended numerous meetings and events such as council meetings, the Fruitland chamber meeting where I gave a speech, and the State of the City at SU to name a few. I am looking forward to upcoming events as we welcome the holiday season. I hope to see many friends at the Delmar and Salisbury Christmas parades! TOP OFFICERCorporal Joel Arnold, center, receives the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award from Chief Michael Phillips, right, and Fruitland Chamber President Jeff Merritt. Photo by Mike McClure
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Gary, Anna Humphreys celebrated as ‘16 Delmar Citizens of the Year By Mike McClure
For the 39th year, the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce invited family, friends, and community members to celebrate the town’s Citizen of the Year. On Tuesday. Nov. 29, Anna and Gary Humphreys became the first couple to receive the honor in the same year when they were honored at the annual banquet held at the Delmar VFW. “It was unexpected but we are so pleased to follow in the footsteps of those who were recipients of the Delmar Citizen of the Year Award,” said Anna Humphreys. Past recipients Doug Niblett, Bill Brittingham, Dee McDonnell, Percy Elliott, Mary Lee Pase, Linda Jones, Bunky Naugle, John McDonnell, Peggy Moore, Michael Houlihan, Susan Uphole, and Brenda Morris were in attendance. A number of Delaware and Maryland legislators were also on hand to present proclamations to the couple, but first family and friends were invited to speak. Former Delmar (Md.) Mayor Niblett told a story about a golf outing
he had with Gary before thanking the family for making sure that their property was annexed into the town, instead of into Salisbury. Former police chief Hal Saylor had a number of fishing and hunting stories to tell about Gary, who was the first person he met when he came to town. The two have been friends for 37 years. The Humphreys have been involved in a number of community organizations including the Delmar Utility Commission, Delmar Commission, Delmar Chamber of Commerce, Delmar VFW, Delmar Lions Club, Delmar Fire Department, Delmar Little League, Delmar Jaycees, and Delmar Alumni Association. They also drove busses and would often provide a place to go for children who didn’t have anywhere to go. Anna has also been known to bring homeless people home for a meal. Among the legislators on hand were: Maryland State Senator Jim Mathias, Wicomico County Councilman Joe Holloway, Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson, Sussex County Councilman Rob Arlett, and Delmar mayors Karen Wells (Md.) and Houlihan (Del.). “There is no other community like
Hal Saylor, the former Delmar police chief, tells some tales of his hunting and fishing outings with 2016 Delmar Citizen of the Year Gary Humphreys, who was honored along with his wife, Anna. Photo by Mike McClure
this. I’m proud of this community in many, many ways,” said Arlett. Houlihan also read a letter from U.S. Senator Chris Coons and emcee Naugle read a letter from State Representative Tim Dukes. Among the other people on hand to make presentations were: Susan Calhoun, Senior Commander of the Delmar VFW, John McDonnell of
the Delmar Lions Club, and Delmar Chamber of Commerce President Roger Martinson. “Thank you for being my husband and my best friend. We make a great team,” Anna told Gary when they came to the podium. The couple will be the grand marshals in the Delmar Christmas parade.
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BANQUETS- Above, Jimmy Hobbs receives the Outstanding Firefighter/ EMS Award at the Fruitland Chanber of Commerce’s holiday social. On the left, Delmar mayors Michael Houlihan, right, and Karen Wells speak before presenting a plaque to the Humphreys, who became the first couple to receive the Delmar Citizen of the Year award in the same year. They have been involved in a number of community organizations and are known for their generosity in helping others. Photos by Mike McClure.
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Bynum-King gains experience before becoming town manager By Rachel Farris
For years, before becoming Delmar’s town manager, Sara Bynum-King worked on special projects and grants for the town. Writing grant proposals for Delmar brought her more into the “political arena,” she said; this began her interest and understanding of the inner workings of government. Writing grant proposals in two towns, in two states, afforded her the opportunity to meet government officials across both Maryland and Delaware. She was very passionate about what she did; it allowed her to provide
behind the scenes services to the community, often not known to the public, which she enjoyed. Many of the grants she applied for were for infrastructure and such, so residents did not have to pay that cost themselves. While Bynum-King was in this position, the town manager at the time decided she needed an assistant manager. Since Bynum-King worked closely with her, she seemed an ideal fit for the newly created position. The town manager was tied up in some projects and couldn’t devote enough attention to others; these things she could pass to Continued on page 9
Continued from page 1 er it is I’m currently involved and with that I know I will be a lifelong member of the Chamber,” said Gillis “It is important for our community business, civic and government leaders to continue to work together for the betterment of our community. I believe the synergy and collaboration between these groups is what has really propelled our community forward. We all have the same desire to continue to make this an incredible community in which we work, live and play,” Gillis added.
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Kuhn’s Jewelers in Salisbury, founded in 1853, is the sixth oldest continuously operated jewelry business in America, but owner Susan Purnell ensures there’s always something new to delight customers. Purnell hand-picks new and exciting jewelry designs that meet Kuhn’s high standards of quality and craftsmanship, in addition to maintaining a collection of timeless pieces customers have come to expect. You’ll find the largest inventory of engagement rings on the Shore at Kuhn’s, and each comes with a warranty for life — at no additional charge. “We’ve helped more people get married on the Eastern Shore than anyone else,” Purnell said. While diamonds may be “a girl’s best friend,” Kuhn’s also has an incredible collection of pearl, ruby, emerald and aquamarine jewelry. You will find beautiful gifts for all ages, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and fabu-
lous watches. Purnell recently hired Salisbury native Ethan Wilson, who got started in the jewelry business while he was in high school and eventually became manager of a jewelry store at the mall. He is certified by the Diamond Council of America and is working on certification through the Gemological Institute of America. Wilson had moved to Annapolis, but he missed the area and his family here. He is glad to have the opportunity to help Purnell carry on the reputation of Kuhn’s Jewelers as “the Eastern Shore’s most trusted jeweler since 1853.” To see photos of some of the beautiful jewelry available at Kuhn’s, visit www.kuhnsjewelers.com. Better yet, see them in person at 107 W. Main St., Salisbury. For more information, call 410-742-3256.
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Continued from page 6 Sara as her assistant. About a year after Bynum-King became her assistant, the town manager retired. The council began searching for someone to fill the position; Sara did not apply. “I had a small child then, and I wanted to be fair to my family,” she said. She was unsure whether the stresses of being manager would work for her at that time. However, after months of searching for a replacement, the council could not find a good fit. The mayor asked if she would consider taking the position for the interim until they found someone. After discussing it with her family, she accepted the offer. She credited her support system at home for making it possible, as they were willing to pitch in and make it possible for her to take the job. This interim time as manager (although she obviously ended up staying full-time) allowed Bynum-King to get an upfront look at what responsibilities were above her position as assistant town manager. It became obvious, she said, that she could work with the council and commission. The previous manager had attended meetings for government and various organizations at night, but Sara decided she could structure the job to function at its best
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SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016 level, to better focus on issues during the days. If she was going to effectively run the town during the day, she said, then she couldn’t attend all of those meetings. This allowed her to focus the job a little more. Other changes were made for effectiveness as well; there used to be weekly meetings on Monday nights (or four out of five weeks of the month) for both councils. This was changed to once a month. That worked for a period of time, though they changed it again around four years ago, back to individual town meetings so that each town could more efficiently focus on matters unique to its state instead. The towns still come together when needed. Bynum-King tries to split her time each month to make it more focused and effective. During the first week, she focuses on the Delaware side to coincide with Delaware’s town council meeting. After the Maryland commission meeting the second Monday, she concentrates on Delmar, Md. Most people in her position have one council, one set of laws and bylaws, etc., but she always has to work with two. “I had to create a system to help me keep my sanity during this while process,” she joked. It is certainly a challenge to accommodate the needs of two electoral bodies, but she is “very fortunate” to have electoral bodies that allow her to do what she does, she added. In her day to day operations, Continued on page 10
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The holidays are here and most companies have already planned to thank their employees with monetary bonuses or gifts, but a successful business must remember to thank another key player—the customer. So how important is customer appreciation? As it turns out, it’s vital. According to a study by the Rockefeller Group, 82 percent of customers will leave because they think you do not care about them. It’s important to make each customer feel like they are your only customer, which could lead to word-of-mouth referrals, increasing your sales. Customer Service is Key Showing customers gratitude is a key part of the sales experience that usually determines whether or not the customer will return for future purchases. According to Help Scout, on average, loyal customers are worth up to 10 times as much as their first purchase and it is six to seven times more expensive to acquire a new customer than it is to keep a current one.This means that losing just one customer is costly, and it’s critical for businesses to put effort into making their customer experience top notch. The good news for small businesses
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is that 80 percent of Americans agree that smaller companies place a bigger emphasis on customer service. And almost 9 out of 10 U.S. customers say they would pay more to ensure a superior customer service experience. Investing in your company’s customer service may take some time to plan and implement, but in the long run, it will pay off. Not only will you create a culture of gratitude, but it can also positively affect the business’s bottom line. Start from the Top Down To retain your customers and attract new ones, build a culture of gratitude in your company from the top down. Most organizations struggle with this concept. In fact, according to a Gallup poll, 65 percent of employees say they don’t feel appreciated at work. “Too many people leave work every day thinking, ‘My boss doesn’t appreciate me,’” said Liz Jazwiec, author of Eat That Cookie!: Make Workplace Positivity Pay Off … For Individuals, Teams and Organizations. “When the majority of the people in a workplace feel this way, the overall environment is hugely impacted. Productivity de-
Continued from page 9 Bynum-King has several offices that generally report to her: the chief of police, the director of the public works department, and all of the departments housed in the town municipal building (such as the administration, supervisor of finances, and community development coordinator). In general, she said, she comes in with a plan to accomplish certain tasks every day, and though she joked she almost never gets to do what she intended that day, she said, she does try to structure her month and days. After meetings, there are agenda items that need addressed, policies being modified, and so on. She also deals directly with the public quite often. People will call to complain, she said, but if you can get them calm enough to really speak with them and understand the problem, it can help. Sometimes it can be an issue of distinguishing if someone is upset with a code violation or the officer issuing it, for example. She tries to ride around in the mornings to look at and assess situations. She is always remind-
ing the people in her office, she said, that they are providing customer service to their taxpayers. Meetings and phone conferences are a normal part of her job as well. Issues she has to tackle as town manager are not always taken care of immediately, such as the back-up well issue currently being addressed. This can be draining, waiting for things to move forward with EPA and DNREC, but it must be seen through to its end. That is why she cautions the council that they can put a time factor to certain projects, but anything involving outside services can only be estimated for completion time. Bynum-King’s day to day responsibilities are always changing. She makes sure, however, to always be accessible to the community she serves, she said. Though the elected officials set legislation, she has to implement what they enact. People are not always aware of the changes; residents who are impacted often call Sara, so she has to address those issues. In that way, she is kind of the face of the town.
creases, turnover increases, and it can become very difficult to stay afloat, especially in a tough economy.” Gratitude in the C-Suite When Doug Conant became the CEO of the Campbell Soup Company, the company’s stock price was declining and according to Fast Company, it was the worst performer of all the major food companies in the world.
Conant was in a serious car accident in 2009, and while recovering in the hospital, he received many get-well notes from employees around the word. Journalist Janice Kaplan included Conant’s story in her yearlong effort to learn about the effects of gratitude and how to show it more in her own life. While employees could have felt obligated to send well wishes to Conant, it’s likely
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Four Square offers new name, same great service By Carol Kinsley
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FOUR SQUARE is the new name of a long-time leader in insurance brokerage and benefits management formerly known as Innovative Benefit Solutions. The rebranding initiative introduced last month encompasses a new name, logo, tagline and color palette that more
clearly reflects the evolution of the company from a solo practice begun in 1998 into a thriving company serving hundreds of businesses. FOUR SQUARE specializes in cre-
that they were genuine as the CEO had sent more than 30,000 handwritten thank you notes to his employees during his tenure. As an added bonus during the creation of a culture of gratitude, Campbell Soup jumped ahead of S&P Food Group and the S&P 500 in 2009, according to Fast Company. Other leaders have also begun to recognize the importance of gratitude, including Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook. Zuckerberg challenged himself to write one thank you note every day in 2014, according to the Washington Post. Even though not every business manager or owner has the time or resources to make big gestures, there are a lot of other small ways to show appreciation to your employees. One example is when an employee puts in a lot of overtime.
“You don’t have to apologize that they worked,” Kaplan said. “We understand that that’s sometimes part of the job. But recognizing it, saying thank you, letting them know that it wasn’t for naught really can go a very far way.” Building a culture of gratitude can feel uncomfortable in the beginning, but it can mean the difference between the success or failure of a company. Start with small, daily acts of appreciation, and soon, gratitude will become second nature. Mary Ellen Carter is the owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Salisbury on Naylor Mill Road. Express is a full service HR & employment agency and has served over 500 clients in the Delmarva area. She can be reached at maryellen. carter@expresspros.com or at (410) 860-8888.
ating highly customized, full-service solutions for businesses of all sizes. Packages consist of group health solutions, benefit management, HR and employer compliance guidance, employee communication, individual health insurance, Medicare supplement, life and disability plans and more. “The ‘FOUR SQUARE’ brand reflects both what we do and how we think,” said Joni Waldych, president and founder of FOUR SQUARE. Describing the logo, she added, “Each of the four color blocks represents a major offering — Insurance, Benefits, Management and Solutions. Then the four blocks come together as a larger block to underscore that these services provide our clients with a total employee benefits resource, a squarely solid management package.” Waldych and her sister, Lynn Creasy, were launched separately into careers in banking in the late ’80s by an uncle. Waldych started as a teller at a bank in Fruitland before moving to Second National Federal Savings bank, where she later moved into human resources and became head trainer for the bank’s 34 offices. Her insurance career began in 1993 when she was hired by one of the largest insurance agencies in Maryland to merge two agencies together. She later observed there was a niche for an insurance agency that had expertise in HR, payroll and outsourcing to help educate companies on all aspects of employee benefits and started one — right in her own home. The sisters became coworkers when
PAGE 11 Creasy came on board in 2006, after retiring from a 22-year-career at Bank of America. She serves as vice president and specializes in health, life, disability, dental and vision insurance for groups and individuals located in Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. “We listen to what our clients need and become a strategic partner, putting a solution in place that meets their needs,” Waldych said. “Every business is different and needs different solutions.” Listening to clients was also the impetus for a new tagline, “Providing business owners with peace of mind since 1998.” Waldych said, “Confidence in our abilities was consistently the main reason our clients said they hire us. We work really hard to make sure they can sleep well at night.” Creasy added, “At FOUR SQUARE we are passionate about insurance – and even more so about the people and companies we serve. Where some see transactions, we see humans, which we believe can make all the difference when it comes to managing insurance selection, benefits packages, strategic planning and compliance.” FOUR SQUARE is located in Ocean City, Md., but its reach extends as far as New York, Florida and Texas. Creasy explained, “The geography we work in is based on the clients that we serve.” For more information, visit the company’s new website at www.FourSquareBenefits.com or call 410-2138338 or find them on Facebook.
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Andrea Berstler, executive director of the Wicomico Public Libraries, has been named the first segment instructor for the 2016-2017 class of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy. YEA! is an innovative program that transforms local middle and high school students into real entrepreneurial successes. “Andrea’s dedication to the community and deep entrepreneurial knowledge makes her a great role model for YEA! students,” Ernie Colburn, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce president & CEO said. “Our goal is to teach students how to develop the type of entrepreneurial mindset that Andrea has taken with her throughout her extremely successful and diverse career.” Andrea has been the executive director of Wicomico Public Libraries since January of 2012. Prior to coming to Salisbury, she was the branch manager for the Hankin Branch Library in Chester Springs, Pa. and the director of the Village Library in Morgantown, Pa. Andrea holds two master of library science degrees; one from Kutztown University and the second from the University of Maryland. She has a BS in biblical studies from Lancaster Bible College and a Pennsylvania State teaching certificate from Millersville University. A converted educator and former business major, Andrea has found a surprising amount of information from
both education and business classes have come to her aid as a library administrator. Advocating that libraries consider themselves customer service businesses, Andrea challenges library managers to apply solid business principles in the running of their organization.
Carney Kelehan honored
Columbia-based Carney, Kelehan, Bresler, Bennett and Scherr LLP was ranked among the 2017 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report magazine and Best Lawyers, the oldest peer review publication in the legal profession. Carney Kelehan was ranked in Baltimore’s first tier for real estate law, second for construction law and third for business organizations law. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm must have a lawyer listed in “The Best Lawyers in America,” which recognizes practicing attorneys in the U.S. The publication selected firm partner Kevin Kelehan and Tom Meachum for 2017. Carney Kelehan also has offices in Annapolis, Westminster and Salisbury. For more information about the firm, visit www.carneykelehan.com.
Chesapeake Utilities recognized
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation has been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2016 for the fifth consecutive year. The Top Workplaces award is sponsored by
Workplace Dynamics, a research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace engagement. According to the results, Chesapeake Utilities’ employees noted strong values and ethics, genuine appreciation, and confidence in the direction of the company.
Simmons earns CSEE title
Wicomico County’s assistant tourism manager has earned the title of Certified Sports Event Executive. James Simmons was among the Fall 2016 graduates of the National Association of Sports Commissions’ CSEE program. The National Association of
Sports Commissions (NASC) is the nonprofit trade association serving the sport tourism industry. As assistant tourism manager, Simmons’ primary responsibilities include attracting and retaining sports events, providing event coordination services and consultation to event organizers, and hosting and managing in-house events. The CSEE credential is the sport tourism industry’s only certification available for serious-minded professionals. To earn the designation, participants must complete 32 hours of coursework focused on the topics of strategic planning, sales and marketing, sports event management, the bid process and more.
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It’s enough to make your mouth water, “The Ernie” from LNT Seafood in Hebron and Preston, Md.: “Crabcake topped with fried shrimp, cheese, bacon, onion rings, and BBQ sauce.” The description was part of a Facebook post from a customer who gave the seafood market/restaurant five stars. You’ll also find on Facebook photos of specialties such as shrimp tacos, grilled shrimp and sweet peppers with sweet chili sauce, or crab and shrimp salad over greens. The specials served on the bistro side change daily. Fresh seafood also changes with the season. You can always get shrimp, blue crab or snow crab. Look for clams, oysters, rockfish, tuna, catfish, lobster tails, scallops and Dungeness crab. Since the cost of fresh seafood is subject to the market — being purchased straight from the boat when possible — prices are posted on Facebook by means of a photograph of a chalkboard chart. Recently, steamed shrimp
was selling for $33 for three pounds, and a half bushel of No 1. blue crabs was $65. Love a crab feast but hate the mess? Planning a holiday party? Let LNT cater for you. LNT will also custom build platters for a special meal. You won’t get the standard frozen entree. Everything is made in-house, fresh, every day. The “L” and “T” are Lindsey and Toby Williamson, who recently married. The couple divides responsibilities: Toby handles purchases and the wholesale side of the fresh market. Lindsey handles the retail side. In the off season, the Hebron location at 27332 Ocean City Gateway is closed except for reservations, major orders and holiday specials only. It reopens March 1. However, you can walk in or call in to LNT Seafood at 233 Main Street in Preston, (410) 829-9393, any day of the week. Or, “customers can call my cell, (410) 443-2894,” Lindsey offered.
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Competitive cheerleading group Nor’Eastern Storm All Stars is going into its 11th year. Owner Pam Duke has coached cheerleading for over 25 years at the high school, college and all-star levels. Pam met Chelsea Lahey, who has a background in both competitive gymnastics and cheerleading. After realizing a need in the community for a facility to offer both gymnastics and cheerleading, Pam and Chelsea opened the doors of Galaxy Gymnastics last month. “Being an Olympic year,” Pam said, “children get more excited than ever at the prospect of being a gymnast.” Galaxy Gymnastics, located in the Twilley Center in Salisbury, provides cheerleading and gymnastics instruction to kids ages 1-18. The most popular age group is ages 3-5. Galaxy has five classes that run throughout the week. The cheerleading program, Nor’Eastern Storm All Stars, has been open for 10 years and just began its 11th season. Start up for both gymnastics and cheerleading is difficult because of the
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large equipment expense necessary to provide the best and safest instruction possible. As a client of Maryland Capital Enterprises, Galaxy Gymnastics turned to MCE to get funding to purchase their equipment. “MCE made sure that Galaxy had a good business plan in place and the background and knowledge to make the new, expanding business a success,” Pam said. “Jen, Scot, and Maurice helped me make projections, set goals, and ultimately provided me with what I needed to buy the gymnastics equipment that I would not have been able to buy on my own,” Chelsea said. Galaxy has only been open for over a month and has been overwhelmingly received in the community and Chelsea and Pam hope to continue to grow the business and provide a place for both gymnastics and cheerleading. “I want to make a positive impact in young lives like the impact that cheerleading and gymnastics made in mine,” Chelsea said. “As long as I am able, I want to be a positive role model for young boys and girls in the Salisbury area give them a safe and fun environ-
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Bhandari joins Fisher Architecture
Raaga Bhandari has joined the staff of Fisher Architecture LLC as an architect. “We are excited to welcome Raaga to our design team,” said Keith Fisher, Fisher Architecture LLC. “She brings Bhandari experience in architectural design and is looking to grow and expand her professional experience with our firm.” Raaga Bhandari will be responsible for CAD drafting, project management and graphic design. She earned a bachelor degree in architecture from Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture & Fine Arts University and masters in urban design from University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Raaga’s past work experience includes time spent working for Poornakriti and Kanmadi & Associates in India.
Lee joins Adams Radio Group
Adams Radio of Delmarva has named Laura Lee promotions director for its four station cluster in Salisbury – Ocean City. Laura will also serve as midday host on WGBG (BIG 98.5). Most recently, Laura was the manager of corporate partnerships with the South Carolina Stingrays in Charleston. Prior to the Stingrays, she was the program director of 98 Rock and 105.5 for LM Communications in Charleston. She began her career in radio in 2000 with Entercom Sacramento.
Rutter joins Perdue Foods
Niki Rutter has joined Perdue Foods as the vice president of customer accounting and master data. “We’re very excited to welcome Niki to the Perdue team,” said Andrea Williams, senior vice president and controller of Perdue Foods. “Niki is an experienced financial professional in animal agriculture and has significant prior exposure to new tools we are implementing to improve our productivity. Known for adding value to business decisions through her analytical expertise, Niki is a great addition to the foods finance/accounting team.” Niki comes to Perdue from Smithfield Foods in Smithfield, Va., where she was senior director of customer finance for eight years. She also served as the finance manager and sales and SAP analyst at Smithfield. Niki graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va., where she earned an executive master’s degree in business and accounting. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in business administration from Salem College in Winston-Salem, N.C. Niki also holds a Certified Fraud
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Tilghman named director
SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Senior Advisor and Property Manager Rick Tilghman, CCIM has been promoted to director of property management. Rick has worked with SVN-Miller Tilghman since 2004, starting as an advisor specializing in leasing and most recently working as the director of business development. For the past two years Rick has focused on growing the property management division and has increased the square footage under management by nearly 500,000 square feet. Rick holds the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation, and is a Certified Property Manager (CPM) candidate with plans to receive the designation in early 2017.
Johnson joins Adams Radio Group Adams Radio of Delmarva has named Rob Johnson midday host on WOCQ (OC104). Rob will also assist in promotions with the entire cluster. Rob spent seven years as afternoon drive on WJKS/ KISS 101.7 in PhilaJohnson delphia. He began his career in radio at WQBT in Savannah, Ga.
PHC welcomes new staff members Peninsula Home Care (PHC) is pleased to announce the recent growth of its Maryland team. New to the team are Julie Long, Sherry Paulette, Erin Risser and Karla Kramer. Julie joins the Long Salisbury office as a registered nurse case manager with 26 years of experience. Past work experience includes charge patient care supervisor at Atlantic General Hospital, clinical instructor at Salisbury University and charge education director at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Julie earned her bachelor and master of science in nursing from Salisbury University.
Sherry joins the Salisbury team as a clinical manager care coordination with 33 years of experience. She earned her associate degree in nursing from Wor-Wic Community College. Erin is a registered nurse case manager at the Ocean Pines office. Previous work experience includes positions at Peninsula Regional Medical Center and Atlantic General Hospital. Erin has a bachelor of arts in communications from Pennsylvania State University and an associate degree in nursing from WorWic Community College. Karla joins PHC as a certified occupational therapist assistant with 23 years experience. Previous work experience
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County Council appoints Laurel Hurley as new administrator
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By the unanimous consent of the Wicomico County Council, John T. Cannon, County Council President, announced today that Laura Hurley, RP, will replace Matthew Creamer Hurley as Council Administrator. Hurley, a Wicomico County resident, graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management in 2012. Hurley is a registered paralegal and has experience working with Wicomico County as a Legal Assistant in the Wicomico County Department of Law and as an Executive Office Associate in the Council Office. Prior to Continued on page 15
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Management Liability policies available to protect employers By Karri B. Todd, MBA
Thousands of management liability claims take place every year and avoid headline news. Enron, Tyco, Target, and AIG hit the headlines and are a small percentage of the millions that are paid out annually. Management liability is written to defend directors and officers, fiduciaries, and provide protection from employees. A fiduciary is a person who handles the affairs or funds of another and is in a position of trust and confidence. A fiduciary is listed on the retirement plan of most private companies and oversees administration of the plan. A fiduciary is personally liable in the event of a lawsuit on behalf of the employees for retirement plan administration. Coverage does not exist in any other insurance policy to protect the fiduciary. Employees are the greatest asset and greatest liability of every organization. Private companies are vulnerable to lawsuits which directly affect the bottom line. Do you have current or prior employees that have non-competes within their industry? Is your business in compliance with ADA standards? Have you considered a vendor lawsuit against owners for unfair competition? Other claims examples are allegations of discrimination from an employee; damaging errors found in the execution of your company’s benefits plan; handling full and part time benefits calculations to comply with the Affordable Care Act; and wage and hour claims
based on time keeping practices. Each of these claims can bring a lawsuit that must, at the very least, be defended at potentially great cost. Can your private company withstand potentially damaging claims such as these? Directors and Officers insurance liability provides sleep insurance. The officers, directors, and owners can focus on running the company with the peace of mind an insurance policy will provide protection for assets. Claims examples: Minority Shareholder – Directors & Officers A manufacturing company was sued by a shareholder alleging oppression of a minority shareholder. The complaint alleged that the majority shareholders awarded themselves unreasonable salaries, used corporate property for their personal benefit, and breached their fiduciary duty to act in good faith and loyalty to shareholders. Eventually, an agreement was reached to buy the shares of the minority shareholder. Defense costs $135,000 Misrepresentations – Directors & Officers An investor brought a suit against the owner of a warehouse/distribution facility, alleging misrepresentations. While pursuing a large investment to build a new warehouse, the owner misstated to the investor that it had contracts underway with large retail chains to provide merchandise to stock the warehouse/distribution facility. After developing the facility, the owner failed to finalize the contracts with the large
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RECOGNITION- Perdue Farms recently recognized retirees at its annual retirement and service awards banquet in Salisbury. From left, in front row, are Lucille Candalisa and Carol Phillips. In back row are Gus Lebois Jr., Robert Miller and Chairman Jim Perdue.
retailers, causing the investor’s return to diminish substantially. Defense $800,000 Judgment to the investor $1,000,000 Breach of Duty – Fiduciary Liability Participants of an employer’s sponsored 401(k) plan brought a suit against the fiduciaries of the plan alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The participants alleged that when the fiduciaries breached their fiduciary duty when pre-
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Delmar Chamber of Commerce Delmar’s Edward Jones Office There’s a high probability that you’ve seen the Delmar Edward Jones Investment office when visiting Delmar Pizza or Food Lion in the Delmar Stateline Plaza; however, you may wonder what they do, and if they can help with your needs. Financial Advisor Roger Martinson grew up in Delmar and is very active in his community, including his roles as chairperson of the Delmar Christmas Parade, President of the Delmar Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Marine Corp League and Ruritan Group. Desiring to give back to his hometown, he opened the local Delmar Edward Jones office in March 2014 and has been with Edward Jones for over five years. Roger is passionate about helping people with various
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Please join the Edward Jones team at the Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. As part of our celebration, we are sponsoring a charity. Our office will
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Time for a year-end investment review
As the year comes to a close, you may want to look back on your investment picture of the last year. Specifically, consider three areas: performance, investment mix and contribution level. First, study your investmens’ performance - and try to look beyond the “raw” return numbers. How did your portfolio perform relative to earlier years? Were your returns on track to help you meet your long-term goals? And were The Delmar Citizen of the Year banquet is one of the many events that is sponsored by the Greater Delmar Chamber of Commerce. Shown during this year’s banquet are Citizens of the Year Anna and Gary Humphreys and Delmar Chamber
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Local inventory rises slightly Scarborough Fair offers the unexpected for holiday gifts For the first time in seven months, local inventory increased on the Lower Eastern Shore, according to the latest figures from the Coastal Association of Realtors® (CAR). October 2016 saw an overall four percent bump in new local listings compared to the same time last year in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties. This increase was driven primarily by a 34.7 percent increase in condominium listings in Wicomico County. Single family home listings were down by 13.6 percent in Wicomico, by 11.2 percent in Worcester, and by 16 percent in Somerset. Condominium listings remained steady in Somerset and decreased by 33.3 percent in Worcester. New contract, or pending sales, activity stayed up slightly in October, recording an overall 2.7 percent increase in the Tri-County area. However, the area saw a 17 percent dip in new settlements. Worcester and Wicomico counties reported decreases in single family and condominium settlements, while numbers remained steady in Somerset. Days on market was largely up in October, with the Lower Shore in its
entirety reflecting a 31.5 percent increase compared to the previous month. Worcester County condominiums saw the highest spike, with data reflecting a 45.7 percent increase. Wicomico County condominiums increased by 44 percent and Somerset County single family homes increased by 36 percent. Days on market was down by four percent among single family homes in Worcester County and by 9.5 percent among single family homes in Wicomico County. Listing and sales prices were down overall by 17 percent and 17.3 percent, respectively, with the average listing price being $163,076 and the average sales price being $155,976. “Although it wasn’t a huge jump, the inventory increase is encouraging, seeing as though we’ve been struggling with decreased listings for much of this year,” said CAR President Don Bailey. “Hopefully it’s a sign that sellers are becoming a bit more confident in the market and are taking those first steps to list their homes.” Visit www.coastalrealtors.org for more information.
Hanna attends world conference
CAR attends national conference
SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate Senior Advisor Henry Hanna, CCIM, SIOR recently attended the Society of Industrial & Office Realtors (SIOR) 2016 Fall World Conference in New York City. The three day Hanna conference featured a number of breakout sessions. The conference was attended by leading industrial brokers from the largest firms in the US and representatives from 16 countries also attended, proving that international cross border investment transactions are continuing to rise. “Industrial firms are coming to the Delmarva Peninsula,” stated Henry Hanna. “In the past several years we have worked with firms from Germany, Belgium, France, China and Korea. This activity is continuing to grow in the current economy.”
Representatives from the Coastal Association of Realtors (CAR) traveled to Orlando, Fla., recently to participate in the annual National Association of Realtors (NAR) 2016 Conference & Expo. CAR President Don Bailey, President-elect Joel Maher, and Executive Vice President Page Browning represented the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland at the national conference. About 20,000 real estate professionals from across the country attended the four-day event. “With constant changes in technology, as well as sometimes unpredictable economic conditions, it is crucially important that we attend these national conferences and bring back information that will help our members provide the best service possible to their clients,” Bailey said. “This is a great opportunity for us to meet with realtors from across the country to learn what’s happening in their markets and exchange strategies and tips on continuing to build a strong local industry.”
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The holiday gift shopping experience can be stressful for some people, especially trying to find gifts for those hard-to-buy-for. Looking for that one-stop solution for finding the perfect gifts is simple and stress free. A short trip west out of Salisbury is the small town of Mardela Springs and the place where you can find such a shopping experience. That's where you will find Scarborough Fair Country Store, a friendly, relaxing and unique store on the Eastern Shore. Look for all the new storage sheds for sale and you'll know you are there. Scarborough Fair is way more than a "country" store. The store offers such a wide range of items that make it difficult to classify. Here is a small list of some of the things you'll find there... wrought iron, beachy, nautical, outdoor, antique, primitive and of course country decor;
plus signs of all kinds, prints, paintings, Best Chairs - rockers and recliners, Buck Stoves, throw rugs, kitchen tables and chairs, occasional tables, dog treats, lamps, shades and bulbs, paint, entertainment cabinets, beds, hutches, jelly cabinets, trash bins, pottery, coat racks, hall trees, Christmas trees and decorations, jewelry boxes, wreaths, hand crafted model boats, candies, bread mixes, seasonings, wine accessories, and mermaids to fairies, etc. Also a large variety of candles from flameless to electric and the scented kind too. AND THERE IS MORE! Stop into Scarborough Fair the next time you need a unique gift for that special occasion... from Birthdays to Holidays or that special gift for yourself. We at Scarborough Fair search all year for unique gifts and home decor. Scarborough Fair is here to help. May the Spirit of the Holidays be with you throughout the New Year.
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Sports SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016
Delmar field hockey team wins first state championship By Mike McClure
In front of a large and loud crowd of fans which included many former players, the Delmar varsity field hockey team earned a 3-0 win over Tower Hill at the University of Delaware. After reaching the DIAA championship game and falling just short in four of the previous five seasons, the Wildcats are now state champions. “It feels amazing. It just feels so good for the kids. The kids have deserved it for so long,” said Delmar head coach Jodi Hollamon, who completed her eighth year at the helm of the Wildcats this season. “It feels great, even better than great,” senior Caitlyn Wink. “We played hard the whole 60 minutes. We all play together, there are no individuals.” Delmar came out firing from the start with Peyton Kemp scoring with 23:16 left in the first half following a pair of Wildcat corners early on. “We stepped up from the first whistle. We were loose in warmups. They were confident but not overconfident,” said Hollamon. “We just felt really comfortable, we weren’t nervous. We just came out and did our job,” Logan Walls added. Wink shot one wide right on a Delmar corner and Kemp’s pass went wide
Members of the Delmar field hockey team are all smiles after they became the first Wildcat girls’ program to win a state championship. Photo by Mike McClure
of the goal with under 12 minutes remaining in the half. The Wildcats had a shot turned back by the Hillers’ goalie and the follow up sailed over the goalkeeper’s head. With time running short in the half
Kemp dribbled in and sent the ball toward the goal. Morgan Fletcher dove and got a stick on the ball from inside the circle for the goal and a 2-0 lead with 3:31 remaining. “I was just determined to get it in.
The Delmar fans cheer on the varsity field hockey team following its win over Tower Hill in the Delaware state championship game. Photo by Mike McClure
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Miss Jamie (assistant coach Jamie Citrano) said ‘don’t give in’,” Fletcher said. Delmar went into the half with a 2-0 lead and a 6-0 advantage in shots and a 3-0 edge in corners. The Wildcats went right back at it in the second half as Kemp’s shot went wide left and Jordan Moore shot one off the Tower Hill goalkeeper. Moore got a stick on a shot by Wink but it was ruled no goal. Delmar came right back and scored on a corner with Kemp scoring off a feed from Wink (22:04). Tower Hill kept battling, firing a shot wide on a corner 30 seconds after Delmar’s third goal. Delmar accumulated three more corners including a shot by Carr and a save. Delmar goalie Madison Blewitt later made a kick save. Tower Hill picked up two more corners and had a shot turned away by Blewitt. Defensive plays by Sasha Adams, Moore, and Wink helped keep the Hillers off the board. The Wildcats, which outshot Tower Hill, 11-2, and held a 7-3 advantage in corners, held on to win, 3-0. “It feels unreal, we’ve worked so hard,” said Adams. “Delmar is awesome. It just takes it to a whole other level. It just makes me feel so proud to be a coach at Delmar High School,” Hollamon said of the large group of fans in attendance to support her team.
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Salisbury Christian School varsity boys’ basketball Head coach- Dave Etling Years coaching- Six Last season- 13-9 Returning players- Juniors Ben Johnson (G) and Patrick Helgason (G); sophomores Reuben Mesadieu (G), Jonathan Wooten (G), and Allen Royal (G/F) Newcomers- Junior Mark Nyce C)and freshmen Cameron Johnson (G) and Aaron Downes (F) Team Strengths: Defensive quickness, attacking the basket, competitive Key losses- Joey Choquette 1,000 point scorer, graduated seven seniors Outlook for season: With a good returning core, the Jaguars look young but determined. Young players will play a key part to this season’s success.
Delmar varsity girls’ basketball Head coach- Billie Fox Years coaching- 20 Last season- 5-7, 8-11 Returning players- Seniors Kam Spates (G), Kelsie Hughes (G), Aizha Brown (F), Jocelyn Smith (F); junior Desiree Granados (G); sophomores Brielle Johnson (G) and Le’Zhane Holmes Newcomers- Senior Baisha Korten (G); junior Shelby Taylor (G); sophomore Jordan Moore (G); and freshmen Morgan Fletcher (G) and Shaniya Briddell (G) Team strengths- Experienced and playing together; hard working, athletic girls Concerns- Confidence and execution by ball handlers, replacing scoring of Carly Covington
Delmar varsity wrestling Head coach- Alan Preston Years coaching- six Last season- 5-1, 8-4 Returning wrestlers- Isaac O’Neal (106), Samuel O’Neal (132), Dhaval Patel (138), Bradley Moore (160), Maguire Free (195), and Jamal Childs (195) Newcomers- Ben Scott (220), Christian Layton (132), Tyler Wright (145), Robbie Caddell (152), Chris Elliott (195), Nate Gaines (HVY) Strengths- work ethic, and youth Concerns- lack of returners Key losses- “Losing 13 seniors last year is something that can’t be fixed in a single year.” Outlook- “Like any other year... just trying to take it one match at a time.”
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Parkside varsity wrestling Head coach- Burt Cashman Years coaching- nine at Parkside, 21 overall Last season- 9-5, 11-7 Returning wrestlers- Seniors Ben Urban, Julius Snead, Wesley Sample, and Jacob Mullen; juniors Sinan Al-Smadl, Jake Becker, and Jose Vazquez; and sophomore Michael Daugherty Newcomers- Sophomores Sharoze Chaudhry, Trevor PalmerAppleby, Tucker Hudson, and Kreo Fetty Strengths- Solid in the upper weights and three returning state qualifiers Daugherty, Snead, Vazquez Key losses- Nathaniel Grudzien (McDaniel College) and Rodney Dawson Outlook- “I like the attitude of this team coming in to the season and I’m expecting my captains to be great leaders this year.”
James M. Bennett varsity girls basketball Head coach- Darren Rogers Years coaching- 10 Last season- 4-13, 5-17 Returning players- Senior Tormesha Battle (F) and Juniors Kayla Beale (F) and Eliza Handy (G) Newcomers- Junior Brydque Burton-Ziara (G), sophomore Makena Humbertson (C) and freshmen Olivia Owens (G) and Zy’Aire Smullen (G) Team strengths- speed and size Concerns- youth and experience Key losses- Breanne Hall Outlook for season- “We have a lot of talented, hard working smart girls that have a chance to be very good if they want it.”
Mardela varsity boys’ basketball Jr.
Head coach- Layton H. Williams,
Years coaching- two Last season- 2-22 Returning players- Seniors Tyler McCoy (G), Demond Williams (G), and Josh Hershberger (C); juniors Jeremy Eskridge (F), Colby Stanford (G), Traevon Brown (G), Brent Gross (G); sophomores Jarren Smith (G) and Zach Fisher (C) Newcomers- Freshmen Makhai Bratten (G) and Brian Kellam (F) Team strengths- Athletic and smart Concerns- Point guard play and leadership Key losses- Tyler Ennis, Byron Davis, and Caleb Corbin Outlook for season- Believe in each other and try to get better every day
COLLEGE SIGNING- Mardela senior Sydney Goertzen recently signed a letter of intent to attend Catawba College where she will study pre-med course work and play softball. Catawba, located in Salisbury, N.C., Is a Division II college. Shown (l to r) are: front row- Randy Goertzen, Sydney Goertzen, Gerri Goertzen; back- Jay Davis, Kory Shiles, amd Brooke Tapman Sydney has been a member of the Mardela High School varsity softball team since her freshman year. She helped lead the JV team to an undefeated record as a freshman. As a sophomore, she was the starting second baseman and leadoff hitter for the varsity softball team. Sydney earned the starting shortstop role for her junior and senior seasons. She has batted leadoff the last two years and will assume that role in the lineup again as a senior. Goertzen batted .426 as a sophomore while leading the team with 36 runs scored and 32 stolen bases. She batted .419 as a junior while leading the team with 42 runs scored, 41 stolen bases and 25 walks.
Wicomico High varsity girls’ basketball
Salisbury Christian School varsity girls basketball
Head coach- Willie Downing Years coaching- 14 Last season- 10-6, 13-7 Returning players- Seniors Tyshae King (G/F), Robyn Joynes (G/F), Sherriah Mills (C/F), Rogela Polk (G); juniors Alexis Philips (G), Amari Williams (G), and Taylor Russ (C/F) Newcomers- Senior Desiree Shelton (F) and juniors Tyaishia Wongus (C/F) and Tyneshia Wallace (G) Team strengths- returning experience, solid team speed Concerns- team depth and size Key losses- LaKiaha Wright and Marissa Taylor-James
Head coach- Shane Endicott Year’s coaching- second at SCS, seventh overall Last season- 5-7, 8-9 Returning players- Seniors Lexi Evelyn (F) and Jackie Gregory (F), juniors Savanna Dukes (G) and Olivia Sansom (G), and sophomores Hannah Robinson (C) and Alex Morrison (F) Newcomers- Seniors Lauren Mills (F/C) and Karrington Ward (F) Key losses- Mary Brumbley Outlook for season- The team has better depth and are looking to build on their play from the end of last season.
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BOYS’ SOCCER CHAMPS- Shown (l to r) is the 2016 ESIAC champion Worcester Prep varsity boys’ soccer team coached by Terry Underkoffler and Steve Ball: front row- Owen Nally (Ocean View), Porter Bunting (Ocean City), Seth Lewis (Onancock), Ross Deckmann (Milton), Colin Miller (Berlin); middle row- Sam Cantello (Berlin), Brendan Miller (Berlin), Tucker Brown (Rehoboth Beach), Patrick Petrera (Salisbury), Tate Shockley (Ocean City), Michael Curtis (Bethany Beach), Aiden Mullins (Dagsboro), Luke Buas (Ocean City), Aria ZiaShakeri (Berlin), Will Todd (Salisbury), Cooper Richins (Berlin), Owen Tunis (Berlin), Ryan Cronin (Selbyville); back row- Brenner Maull (Salisbury), Adam Pizza (Ocean City), Cole Berry (Bishopville), Max Bisaha (Bishopville), Henry Elangwe (Fruitland), and Flynn Mullins (Dagsboro). Submitted photo
GIRLS’ SOCCER CHAMPS- Shown (l to r) is the 2016 ESIAC champion Worcester Prep varsity girls’ girls’ soccer team coached by Carol Hartnett and Tony D’Antonio: front row- Saylar McGuiness (Rehoboth Beach), Kaylee Dickson (Salisbury), Sammy Wolpin (Bishopville), Sarah Savage (Bishopville), coach Hartnett, Madison Bescak (Ocean Pines), Karlie Southcomb (Ocean City), Melissa Laws (Berlin), Audrey Stearns (Berlin), Maggie Coutu (Willards); back row- Gracie Gardner (Salisbury), Kendall Holmes (Bishopville), Remy Trader (Berlin), Mesa Cammack (Milton), Alannah Curtis (Greenbackville), Madison Van Orden (Berlin), Emily Copeland (Lewes), Stormy McGuiness (Rehoboth Beach), Delaney Abercrombie (Salisbury), Cameron Langeler (Salisbury), Quinn McColgan (Millsboro), Julie Talbert (Allen), and Olivia Bescak (Ocean Pines). Submitted photo
TURKEY TROT- It was perfect weather for the crowds of students, parents, and teachers participating in The Salisbury School’s second annual 5K Turkey Trot and one mile jog on Saturday, Nov. 19. The school’s extensive grounds were the perfect location for the race: through the woods, alongside the pond and around the sports fields. The overall winner was eighth grader Finn McBride of Frankford. Category winners were: Under 9’s - Charlie Cox and Asten Rinnier; 10-14 year olds - Finn McBride and Mia Kemp; 15-18 year olds - Alvaro Buenano. Over 18’s winners were Bruce Bright and Julia Early. Shown (l to r) are Earl, Buenano, Kemp, Rinnier, McBride, and Bright. Not pictured are Cox. Submitted photo
ALL-CONFERENCE- Shown (l to r) are the Worcester Prep ESIAC All-Conference awards winers for cross country, field hockey, golf, soccer, and volleyball: front rowCooper Richins- soccer, Austin Taylor- golf, Seth Lewis- soccer, Brendan Miller- soccer, Patrick Petrera- soccer, Owen Nally- soccer, Carter Hill- cross country; back row- Delaney Abercrombie-soccer, Caroline Pasquariello- volleyball, Sara Youngvolleyball, Colby Hook- golf, Karlie Southcomb- soccer, Tate Shockley- soccer, Julie Talbert- soccer, Olivia Bescak-soccer, Aria ZiaShakeri, Madison Bescak- soccer, Leigh Lingo- field hockey, Regan Lingo-field hockey, Ava Schwartz- field hockey, Emily Copeland- soccer. Not pictured are Sarah Savage- soccer, Eva Parks- field hockey, Hailee Arrington- field hockey, Kathleen Emche-field hockey, and Grant Brown- golf. Submitted photo
Worcester Preparatory School boys’ basketball Head coach- Keith Geiger Years coaching- fifth varsity season Last season- 11-1, 13-9 Returning players- Seniors Owen Nally (G), Patrick Petrera (F), and Tate Shockley (G); juniors Tucker Brown (F), Brenner Maull (F), Brendan Miller (G), and sophomore Brendan Miller (G) Newcomers- Sophomore Cooper Richins (F) Team strengths: Returning all starters, good shooters, ball handlers, tough defenders, good, deep bench Concerns: Height may be a problem. Key losses: Wyatt Richins - team captain as a junior and senior Outlook for season: Hope to compete for conference championship
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FIELD HOCKEY CHAMPS- Pictured (l to r) is the ESIAC champion Worcester Prep varsity field hockey team: front row- Coach Katy Hopkins, Kathleen Emche (Berlin), Ava Schwartz (Salisbury), Regan Lingo (Rehoboth Beach), Eva Parks (Onancock), Leigh Lingo (Rehoboth Beach), Macayla Costleigh (Dewey Beach), coach Katie Oxenreider; back row- Coach Brittany Mitchell, Hailee Arrington (Salisbury), Ally Elerding (Bishopville), Virginia Bateman (Rehoboth Beach), Rylie Carey (Dagsboro), Ally Matha (Berlin), Ronnie Ferrell (Selbyville), Hope Sens (Salisbury), Maya Natesan (Salisbury), Abbi Nechay (Hebron), Hana Miller (Willards), and Molly McCormick (Bishopville). Submitted photo
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Mardela varsity wrestling team
Head coach- Dion Johnson Years coaching- 16 (131-78 overall with two state champions, three state runner ups, 15 state placers) Last season- 8-6 Returing players- Seniors Charlie Beach, Travis Harcum (captain), and Nasir Tucker (captain); junior Logan Trader; sophomores Sam Balcerak, Eli Brown, Dustin Hurley, Dakota Lovelace, and Nick Parsons Newcomers- Juniors Mackenzi Chandler, Ryan Lewis, and Michael Shank; sophomores Sean Gassway, Austin Lewis, and Guilliano Sciarrotta; and freshmen Tharon Perez, Tim Perez, Joseph Phiefer, Wesley Price, Jacob Scott, and Ethan mit Team strengths- “Our team is being led by two committed, hard working, and well respected captains in Travis Harcum and Nasir Tucker, two time defending Bayside champion, two time 1A3A East Regional champion and 115 1A2A state runner up. Our wrestlers have a remarkable work ethic with great attitudes. With such a young team the future looks bright for Mardela. This is the biggest class of freshmen and sophomores Mardela has had in several years. I am really looking forward to seeing the youngest wrestlers’ skills progress throughout the season. Concerns- “We are a very young, inexperienced team.”
Delmar varsity boys’ basketball Head coach- Shawn Phillips Years coaching- five Last season- 4-8, 6-12 Returning players- Seniors Destin Ryder (G) and Rontonio Truitt and junior Brooks Parker (C) Newcomers- Junior Ryan Batson (G) and William Schuyler (G); sophomores D’Juan McGriff (F) and Javonte McKnight (C); freshmen Zach Covington (C) and Ryan Nelson (F); and eighth graders Jeremiah Lumpkin-Beal (G) and Danter Trader (G) Team strengths- athleticism, hungriness to become a contender Concerns- lack of varsity experience Key losses- Shy Mitchell Outlook for season- Look to contend for the Southern Division championship and be in the running for a state tournament berth
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December is a great month to hunt deer The Great Outdoors By Al Higgins
It’s December and the whitetail rut is over – or is it? The classic November rut begins toward the end of the second week of November and lasts roughly until Thanksgiving. But be assured, there are still bucks on the prowl and they will continue to be for some time to come. Even though the vast majority of does have gone out of estrus by the first of December, the hormonal change within a buck takes awhile to recede. For nearly a month he has been on the go day and night trying to find a hot doe. By late November and early December bucks are still hoping for that one last breeding opportunity and they will travel miles in search of a receptive doe. This is a period commonly known as the “stupid season”. It is when big mature bucks can be seen standing in the middle of a field at noon, or observed standing along the shoulder of a busy roadway, looking as if they have no idea what to do next or where they are. By this time of the rut they are tired and may have lost up to 30 percent of their body weight. Around the middle of the stupid season or the second week of December, hunters often notice an increase in rubbing and reopening of scrapes. This is because does that
were not breed during the primary rut in November come back into estrus and will continue to do so every 28 days until either they are bred or they cycle out in late winter. Also, some doe fawns will come into estrus in December and bucks will once again kick it into high gear as they search out the hot does. Keeping in mind that because of the gun season there will be fewer bucks in the woods and those that are will be much more cautious than they were in November. There is nothing like human scent in the woods to put a buck on high alert. Should you see active scrapes they are a sign that the secondary rut is still on. Hunting funnels, doe bedding areas and feeding areas offer the best possibility of bagging a late season buck – with an emphasis on hunting feeding areas. Due to the major weight loss bucks experience during the rut they will feed heavily. December is a great month to hunt. The temps are bearable, the leaves are down and best of all, those creepy, crawly ticks and chiggers are dormant.
Girls Last season- fifth in Bayside Conference championship Top returners- Seniors Connor O’Malley, Mackenzie Richardson, and Blair Vilov; juniors Kara Osborne and Miyuki Schoyen; and sophomore Hannah Mascara Top newcomers- Seniors Alyssa Venere and Mallory Wainwright, sophomores Lauren Bradford and Ava Walter, and freshmen Ashley Thomas and Leah Vilov Season outlook- Parkside returns their core group from a year ago and have added a talented group of new athletes. The Rams look to build off of last season and improve their finish in the Bayside Conference through individual strengths in a variety of events. Boys Last season- second in Bayside Conference championship Top returners- Seniors Vince Depietro, Conner Houtman, Cody Morris, Ryan Shriver, Patrick Temple, and Ian Thomas Top newcomers- Seniors Ross Douglass, Ramit Gupta, and Khizar Yahya; junior Josh Todd; and sophomores Michael Harmon and Kade Johnson Season outlook: After their best team finish in recent memory, Parkside looks to compete for the Bayside championship title. The Rams return a large group of seniors with plenty of depth from top to bottom. The strength of the team resides in the middle distance events, but they have the talent to compete around the board.
Mardela girls’ basketball Head coach- Kesha Cook Years coaching- seven Last season- 14-5, 15-7 Returning players- Senior Mariah Street (G), junior Kayla Cook (G/F), and sophomore Armani Banks (G) Newcomers- Freshman Jamira Handy (G) Team strangths- team spirit and defensive presence Key losses- Arieonna Joynes and Taylor Ross Outlook for season- Exiting and much success
Wicomico Recreation program offers chance to drop in for basketball
Middle and high school students can spend time with their friends while working on their basketball skills at Wicomico Recreation’s Youth Drop-In Basketball nights.The free program is held Monday and Wednesday nights at the Salisbury Middle School gymnasium. The school is located at 607 Morris St. in Salisbury. Middle school students in grades 6-8 are invited to drop in between 6 and 7:30 p.m., and high school students in grades 9-12 can practice the sport between 7:30 and 9 p.m. High school students must show a student ID if they have one. Registration is available on-site.
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SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016
Community Bulletin Board
SU music development program
The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program, hosted by Salisbury University’s Music, Theatre and Dance Department, provides a national standard and sequenced program for musical studies from beginner through advanced levels. The only model of its kind on the Eastern Shore, the program holds two assessments each year, in late fall and late spring. The next performance assessment is 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, in Fulton Hall Room 112. The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council hosts academic assessments to evaluate theoretical knowledges of music at its office, 104 A Poplar Hill Ave., from 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The academic assessment is a one-hour written test, administered in a classroom setting. For more information about the program or to register, contact Luba Paskova at 443-365-0743 or email lapaskova@salisbury.edu.
Events at AI&G
The following events will be held at the Art Institute & Gallery in December. For more information, contact the gallery at 410-546-4748 or visit www. aiandg.org. Shows- Affordable Art Show and Holiday Craft Bazaar (continued) Show of work created by Art Institute and Gallery members priced to sell for the holidays. Some works are appropriate for year round use and others feature a holiday theme. Classes- Dec. 7 - Class, Homeschoolers: Mystery Spheres and Paper Mache - Students will explore the concept of spheres and then each will create a sphere containing intrigue and mystery using paper mache. Call for reservations; $10/student, $20/per family for more than two students Dec. 6 & 20, 6-9 p.m. - Class, Adults: Ceramic Platters & Plates - The instructor will demonstrate how to weigh out clay and to make a platter, explaining the throwing process, how to decoratively alter rims to create flowing forms, and how to trim with a leather hard piece. Students will create several plates and plates and return two weeks later to glaze the work. Call for reservations; cost is $100/members, $125/ non-members. Dec. 14 - Class, Adult: Open Drawing Studio - Drop by AI&G to brush up on your life drawing skills! Painters welcome, too. We will have a live model, no instructor but a facilitator will be present. Bring your own drawing materials. $10 students /members, $15 public. Events- Dec. 16, 5-8 p.m. - Downtown Salisbury 3rd Friday Reception - Reception continuing the celebration of the Affordable Art Show and the Holiday Craft Bazaar.
Sex slavery during the Pacific War
During World War II, tens of thousands of Chinese and Korean women were forced into service at Japanese military brothels. Today, the few who survive are seeking an official apology from the country. One of those survivors, Gil Won-Ok, tells her story during the presentation “Comfort Women: Sex Slavery During the Pacific War” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, in Room 153 of Salisbury University’s Conway Hall. Other speakers include Yoon Meehyang of the Korean Council for the Women Drafted for Military Sexual Slavery by Japan, and Dr. Taehyun Nam of SU’s Political Science Department. Sponsored by the Political Science and Communication Arts departments, International Studies Program and Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE), admission is free and the public is invited. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information call 410-5436430 or visit the SU website at www. salisbury.edu.
Delmar Christmas Shoppers Fair
Delmar Christmas Shoppers Fair to benefit the Wildcat Wellness Pantry (formerly known as The Delmar Food Bank) will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Delmar Middle & Senior High School cafeteria. Over 20 crafters and vendors, home decor, fall and Christmas items, his and her gifts, photos with Santa and Walgreens wellness checks and flu shots. Admission is $1 or a non-perishable food item. For more information, call 841-0102.
DOT Compliance Workshop
Avery Hall Insurance and WIlson Transportation Services will host a free DOT Compliance Workshop on Thursday, Dec. 15, in the Danang Room at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. This presentation will provide an overview of the key DOT regulations impacting your commercial business. Anyone operating a vehicle in excess of 10,001 lbs. and subject to DOT regulations will benefit from this workshop. Breakfast is at 8 a.m. followed by the presentation at 8:30 and the Q&A period at 10 a.m. Pre-register by contacting Karen Bromley at 410-742-5111, ext. 1056 or kbromley@averyhall.com or register online at www.eventbrite. com/e/dot-compliance-workshop-tickets-29333724961.
Make your own wreath event
Join the Westside Historical Society and Pemberton Hall Foundation for
its annual make your own traditional wreath event on Saturday, Dec. 13, in the Education Building at Pemberton Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive an assortment of local greens and the basic forms for wreath-making. Cost is $15 for each wreath, swag, or other decoration participants choose to create. Participants should bring their own ribbons, fruits, or other decorations they choose to use. Bring a container if you want to make a table decoration. Light refreshments will be available. While we do not pre-register, workroom space is somewhat limited and you might experience a short wait for worktable space. For more information, call 410-7424182 or 410-726-8047, or email westsidehistorical@gmail.com or Pjtsby@ aol.com.
New grief support groups
Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care offers grief support and education to families, friends, caregivers and others following the death of a loved one. These meetings are open to the public at no charge. Grief support is offered in Salisbury every second and fourth Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Wicomico County Library, 122 S. Division Street, and every second and fourth Monday at 6 p.m. at The Care Center, 604 S. Schumaker Drive. During these meetings, participants work to help each other. The meetings provide a safe place to express feelings and talk about grief with others who have experienced similar losses. For more information, contact Bob Miller at 410-251-8163 or bmiller@ coastalhospice.org.
Holiday Jubilee is Dec. 9
Celebrate the holidays at the Holiday Jubilee at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Friday, Dec. 9. The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner at 6:30. The Jubilee provides an evening of food, music, dancing, door prizes and the opportunity to do a little last-minute holiday shopping. It’s perfect for small office parties, girls’ night out or family gatherings. Tickets are $25 per person; fees may apply. Tickets are available online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, by phone at 410-548-4911 or in person at the WY&CC Box Office.
Luminaria and House Tour
Vienna’s 36th Luminaria and House Tour will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. Enjoy the sparkle from 1,500 luminarias that will line the streets of Vienna. Ride the free tram, visit Santa, enjoy entertainment at the churches, and find treats and the button factory at the Vienna Heritage Museum. For $5,
tour open homes beginning at the Vienna Heritage Museum. For more information, call 410-3763413.
SSO Holiday Concert
The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra at Salisbury University presents its annual Holiday Concert, “A Fandango Holiday,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Schoyen, the performance features the return of guest violinist Anton Miller. The program includes selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, Fandangos by Roberto Sierra; Symphonie Espagnole by Eduard Lalo and Hupango by José Moncayo, among others. Miller first performed with the SSO in 2009. Since giving his Carnegie Hall concerto debut with the New Chamber Orchestra of New York, he has appeared throughout the United States and abroad as a soloist, chamber musician, recitalist and teacher. Admission is $25, $20 for seniors age 60 and older, $10 for SU faculty and staff, and $5 for students and children 18 and under. Advance tickets are available online at www.SalisburySymphonyOrchestra.org and at the Guerrieri University Center Information Desk. For more information, call 410543-8366 or email Tammy Kilgore, SSO manager, at twkilgore@salisbury. edu.
Jingle Bell Run-Walk
The second annual Jingle Bell RunWalk in Mardela Springs will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. The Annual Christmas Heritage Tour of Mardela Springs will follow from 4-7 p.m. The Run/Walk route will take participants through many of Mardela’s historic homes, buildings, and sites. Run or walk, choose the 3K or 5K route. For the more serious runners, a Challenge 6K Run is available. Children under 12 are welcome to run or walk as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be served to all entrants at the end of the route, and each individual who crosses the finish line will receive a door prize ticket. The drawing will be held at 3:45 p.m. On site registration opens at 1 p.m. in front of the Barren Creek Heritage Museum, 413 Main St., but entrants are encouraged to pre-register. Cost is $20, or $30 for a family. To sign up, email westsidehistorical@gmail.com or visit www.barrencreekheritage.org. Volunteers are needed to help with the event. If you are interested, email the Westside Historical Society or call Tami Brown at 443-783-7995.
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Entertainment
GLOBETROTTERS RETURN - The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will bring their one-of-a-kind show to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Every game will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. New this season, the Globetrotters will debut basketball’s first 4-point line located 30 feet from the basket – 6 feet, 3 inches beyond the top of the NBA’s current 3-point line. Tickets may be purchased online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org, by phone at 410-548-4911 or at the box office.
ABBOTT’S NAMED WINNER - Abbott’s on Broad Creek in Laurel was crowned the winner of the Iron Chef Competition at the 9th Annual Taste of the Town hosted by the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Professionals. Taste of the Town was held on Oct. 13, at Delmarvalous Occasions in the City Center building in Salisbury. Eight chamber member restaurants competed to be crowned winner for the best dish. Pictured from left: Caroline Presburg, Bayrunner Shuttle; Sophia Smecker, Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce; Ed Davenport, Abbott’s on Broad Creek; and Mike Bireley, SVN-Commercial Real Estate.
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QUIDDITCH- The Salisbury University Quidditch Club hosted youth activities and performed other volunteer duties during the U.S. Quidditch Mid-Atlantic Regional Championship at Fruitland Recreational Park. Consisting of 20 collegiate and community teams including Duke, George Mason, James Madison, Penn State and Rutgers Universities, West Virginia University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the Harry Potter-inspired event drew an estimated 1,000 players and spectators. Pictured is Penn State’s Josiah Hritsko (the “seeker”) trying to get the ball away from SU Quidditch volunteer Justin Barnard (the “golden snitch”) after being chased in a match vs. Villanova University on the final day of the tournament. For more information call 410-543-6030 or visit the SU website atwww.salisbury.edu.
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Church
‘At Last, Noel’
The Celebration Choir of Christ United Methodist Church, 211 Phillip Morris Drive, Salisbury, will present “At Last, Noel” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9; 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. Admission is free. For more information, call 410-742-5334.
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Church December - Sunday, Dec. 4- Community Carol Sing at Delmar High School - Public is welcome and we have refreshments at Camelot Hall. Sunday, Dec. 4 - “Connecting with Him,” A Bible Study for College and Young Adults. On Sunday evenings at 7 p.m., Camelot Hall, 103 East State Street, Delmar, Delaware 19940. Sunday Dec. 18- Cantata at St. Stephens UMC - 11 a.m. Service. Saturday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve. Services at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 - New Years Eve - Dinner and a concert with The Homeland Singers at 5 p.m. until midnight.
Annual Christmas Heritage Tour
On Sunday, Dec. 4, beginning at 4 p.m. in the historic village of Barren Creek Springs (Mardela Springs), the town will welcome visitors to the Annual Christmas Heritage Tour. Led by the members of the Adkins Historical Museum and Complex and the Westside Historical Society, and with support from the Mardela Volunteer Fire Dept., the goal is to recall the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy decorations, horse-drawn wagon and tram rides, musicians and singers, and entertainment. The program, with a walking route marked with special sites to see and visit, will be available at the fire department, where vendors will be set up to offer goodies, and food will be available – including oyster fritters and chicken salad. Emmanuel Methodist Church will sell food, and warm drinks and tasty sweets will be sold at the historic Brattan-Taylor General Store. Santa will arrive on a fire truck. Visit the Barren Creek Springs Church, Barren Creek Heritage Museum, Adkins Complex and more. Children will enjoy making free Christmas crafts at The Eyeful Hummingbird. There is no admission fee to any of the sites or events. The tour begins at 4 p.m. and will close at 7. For more information regarding setting up as a vendor, contact Carolyn Adkins at 410-883-3139; for other questions contact the Westside Historical Society at westsidehistorical@gmail.
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NUTCRACKER- The Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre will present its 26th Annual Nutcracker Ballet on Saturday, Dec. 3 (2 and 7 p.m.) and Sunday, Dec. 4 (2 p.m.) at the Wicomico High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at ESBT.org and also Dance Wear, Etc., the SWAC Office and the Bank of Delmarva. A beloved holiday classic, the “Nutcracker” has become a Christmas tradition for all ages. Founded in 1991, Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit ballet company that has gained statewide recognition for its full length Nutcracker. Students of ESBT are highly trained in the Russian Style of ballet by artistic director Elena Manakhova-Amy. Membership in ESBT is open to all dancers from the Eastern Shore who previously studied and who continue to study ballet. Auditions for placement are held on a yearly basis in September. Located in Fruitland, on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, the Salisbury Dance Academy is home to the Eastern Shore Ballet Theatre. Two alumni of Eastern Shore Dance Academy returned last year to perform in the 25th Annual Nutcracker Celebration. Shelby Traum of Salisbury, a professional dancer with the Peconic Ballet Theatre in New York City returned to dance the Sugar Plum Fairy. Traum is also the teaching artist and project coordinator for Peconic Ballet Foundation. Another former student and rising professional star DeVon Doane, now dancing with the prestigious Dance Theatre of Harlem in New York, returned to Salisbury last year to dance the role of the Cavalier.
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Salisbury School student aspires to composing career By Rachel Farris
Music inspires most people, even if it’s just the inspiration to do one more set at the gym. But what inspires those musicians to write that music? For The Salisbury School senior Lila Quillin, that inspiration came naturally at a young age. “As far as I remember I’ve always loved to make music,” Quillin said. She began playing on a small, one-octave keyboard around three years of age. Her parents saw this burgeoning talent and purchased a piano; Quillin has been playing ever since. She began improvising melodies while playing. Often she would forget the tunes, but sometimes she would work on a piece and try to develop it. Since she has relative pitch, it was easy for her to learn and replicate tunes by ear. Quillin began taking lessons in third grade, but this had an unexpected side effect: she stopped improvising, and soon she began to love playing less. Her parents decided to stop the lessons, and Quillin began playing every day and composing her music again. (Last August, Quillin started piano lesson again, and has been taking them consistently for the past year.) In fourth grade, she picked up the clarinet, as she had to choose an instrument in order to be in the band. She again started making up her own melodies, this time on her woodwind. As she began learning how to read music, she also began writing down her own. “I think that was the first time I really started notating music, with the help of my band teacher Mrs. Smith, who’s been so amazing to me. She’s helped me with music all these years,” Lila said. She wrote music for clarinet (and even wrote her teacher a little book of sheet music). Quillin thinks that her teacher recognized early on that composition was the path Quillin wanted to eventually take and helped her along that path. “She’s always been there guiding me along, and I’m infinitely grateful to her,” she said. In seventh grade, the real “turning point” was when her teacher introduced her to Sibelius, a composition/music notation software. That’s when Quillin started writing orchestral and chamber pieces. “I really in particular fell in love with writing orchestral pieces,” she added. Getting the notation program was an important moment in her life. She has since printed scores and had pieces performed by the Salisbury Youth Orchestra, the school band, and at camps she has attended. She has lately been trying to branch out and experiment with scores for different small ensembles and solo instruments.
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Over the years, traveling has provided much of her inspiration in composing. “My parents have taken me to cities all over Europe, and that’s been a huge influence on what I create I think, in music and art,” she said. Cities Quillin has been to include Barcelona, Paris Copenhagen, Prague, Vienna, Rome, Istanbul, London, Edinburgh, Granada, and Madrid, among several others, since she was five. “My parents have always believed it’s a great way to learn about the culture of another place,” she said of these family vacations. “And it’s great to widen your worldview.” The music and art in those cities, she explained, is “tremendous”; it’s like “going to a whole different world.” Each city she has visited has influenced her to some degree. Her recent trip to Spain was one of her more influential trips. Part of this, she reflected, may be because she has been taking Spanish at school, so the language barrier was not as problematic as in other countries. Spain was also visually stunning, Quillin explained. “The architecture was really powerful to me. Even now I can envision walking through the streets,” she said. Art is a big part of the public space, with tilework and arches and vivid colors. A lot of Lila’s art after her trip was imitating that style. One country that she would like to visit is Japan, as their design is intriguing to her. She and her dad often take sketchbooks to different cities they visit and study the architecture, so she would love to go to Japan with her father to study the designs and music there. She has never studied eastern instruments and music, but it is something she is interested in. Istanbul in Turkey was another more powerful influence on Quillin. Istanbul provided some inspiration for the first movement in her piece entitled “City Suite,” a duet between clarinet and piano. Lila explained that they have a “call to prayer” there five times a day, calling people into the mosques. When she first heard it, she thought it was beautiful, and she liked its almost atonal style. “I tried to write the clarinet line in the duet based on that, and I tried to make the piano based on the city and how it reacts to that,” she said. This is why it is “wild and crazy” in the beginning, then settles as people move into the mosques to pray. This makes up the first movement, called Istanbul: Call to Prayer. The other two movements, Rome: Obelisks and London: the Underground, are inspired by other travels. Continued on page 28
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Shore Hatchery winner inspired during chemotherapy When Marsha Hammond of Baltimore underwent treatment for breast cancer two years ago, receiving chemotherapy was unnerving. “I was terrified,” she said. “I had to come up with a way to reframe the experience for myself.” A friend in the nursing profession suggested she consider the medications flowing from her IV bag not as drugs, but as representations of happier things. “Why don’t you just envision it to be something like love or light?” she said. The thought not only helped Hammond through her recovery, it sparked an award-winning business idea: “I said, ‘I’m an artist. I can MAKE it love or light.’” The resulting product, Dhremo Therapy IV Decals, produced by Hammond’s company, Mind the Current, LLC, are meant to be applied on the side of IV drip bags facing the patient. Designed to look like old-time medical labels, they extol the virtues of the good things entering the patient’s body. The creative appliqués drew the attention of the judges during the seventh round of Salisbury University’s Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation Shore Hatchery competition, netting Hammond $25,000. Staying true to the program’s goal of helping to create job opportunities, she plans to use the money to hire staff, as well as increase her marketing efforts, establish a pediatric line of labels and start an online platform that will allow customers to personalize the labels. This semester’s competition drew a record 28 entries, literally changing the way the event was held. For the first time, the program employed two competition rooms of judges, who heard pitches simultaneously. This change in the Gull Cage created efficiency in the pitch process allowing more competitors to participate. Also new this year was a public Shore Hatchery Exhibition, allowing participants to showcase their products and ideas to the campus and local community. Among the competitors were students from the inaugural class of the
Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), as well as SU Student Entrepreneurship Competition winners and former Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery competitors and winners. “It’s pretty incredible that we have an age range of participants from middle school, to college, to post-college,” said Doug Wilson, managing principal of Private Wealth Partners, LLC, and a member of the Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery board of directors. Judges divided some $95,000 among eight winners. Along with Mind the Current, LLC, they included: • Mobtown Fermentation - $15,000. This Timonium-based company specializes in brewing kombucha, a type of fermented tea. A past Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery winner, it received additional funds for expansion. • Picklehead, LLC - $15,000. YEA student R.J. Batts, a Parkside High School freshman, received funding for his product, Cutting Edge, a guide that helps cooks protect their fingers when chopping vegetables and other foods. • Badjo-T Industries - $10,000. Inspired by video games and anime, the principals of this company design and manufacture custom, high-tech suits for live-action role playing. This round marked their third as Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery winners. • Gel-e Life Sciences - $10,000. The University of Maryland, College Park, startup has developed an advanced wound care formula based on a protein found in crab shells. • Neuro Helmet Systems - $10,000. A 2016 SU Student Entrepreneurship Competition finalist, this company develops and markets high-end, high-tech motorcycle helmets. • Stock Scholars - $5,000. YEA student Marvin Li, a Bennett Middle School eighth grader, impressed judges with his interactive online platform geared toward teaching children about financial literacy through games and fun activities. • TNP Studios - $5,000. This company, whose initials stand for “The Next
Phase,” specializes in podcast production and consulting. In addition to funding, winners and participants also receive mentoring support from the program’s board. Members include business leaders such as Dave Rommel and Mike Cottingham of Rommel Holdings, Inc.; Frank Gunion of South Moon Under; Jennifer Layton of Layton’s Chance Vineyards; and Winery and Katherine Kiernan of APPI Energy, among others.
Pictured, from left, are William Burke, SU executive director for economic development; Michael Cottingham, a Shore Hatchery judge and president of Rommel Holdings, Inc.; R.J. Batts, a Young Entrepreneurs Academy student and Parkside High School freshmen, who won $15,000 for his product Cutting Edge; and Dr. Christy Weer, dean of SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business.
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The eighth installment of the competition is scheduled in the spring, with a potential $105,000 in seed funding available. Administered through SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, the goal of the Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery program is to fund entrepreneurs in the mid-Atlantic and have new businesses opening within six months, with the potential of employing five or more within a year.
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SU Volunteers For the Holidays By Julia Howell President, SU Student Government Association
ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP - From left, Phil Whitman, treasurer of the Rotary Club of Salisbury, and Freddy Mitchell, chairman of the club’s scholarship committee, congratulate $1,000 scholarship recipient Taylor Hudson of Salisbury, a general studies major at Wor-Wic Community College, as Dr. Colleen C. Dallam, dean of general education, looks on. The Rotary Club provides scholarship funds to Wor-Wic each year for a student from Wicomico County who exemplifies the principles of the organization: honesty, fairness, high ethical standards, and international and community service.
DPI offers scholarships
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. has opened the application period for its 2017 College Scholarship Program. Applications are being accepted for undergraduate and graduate scholarships that are available in the amount of $1,500 or more. Undergraduate applicants must be a Delmarva resident and a student in good standing at any accredited, degree-granting institution in the United States or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited, degree-granting institution within the United States. Individuals must have an academic major in a subject area relevant to Delmarva’s chicken industry and be planning a career in the industry. An official transcript must accompany each application. Graduate student applicants must meet the above criteria, with the exception of Delmarva residency. In addition, the individual must be engaged in research that could positively benefit Delmarva’s chicken industry. Although an applicant is not required to have a family member or a family business that is a member of DPI, membership in DPI could be a deciding factor when applicants are otherwise evenly matched. Previous recipients, if still eligible, may reapply. Applications must be completed and received at the following address on or before 4:30 p.m. on April 3, 2017: DPI College Scholarship Program, 16686 County Seat Hwy., Georgetown, DE 19947-4881. For more information, visit dpichicken.org/sprogram/scholarships.cfm, contact the DPI office at 800-878-2449 or e-mail dpi@dpichicken.com.
Watermelon Association offers scholarships
The Mar-Del Watermelon Association is proud to announce the sponsorship of two $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in agriculture or a degree related to agriculture. All applicants must be enrolled in a college for the fall of 2017 and a resident of either Maryland or Delaware. Visit www.mardelwatermelon.org to download an application or see your
high school guidance counselor for information. All applications must be postmarked by Dec. 15. Scholarship presentations will be made at the 52nd Annual Convention Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort, Cambridge, on Feb. 4, 2017. For more information, email mardelmelon@hotmail.com.
BOE seeks input on calendar
The Wicomico County Board of Education is seeking additional input as it prepares to approve a calendar for the 2017-2018 school year. At the Nov. 15 board meeting, the board adopted a post-Labor Day start draft calendar on first reading. Input on that draft calendar is welcome as the board prepares for a second reading and final vote at its Dec. 13 meeting. Share draft calendar input by Wednesday, Dec. 7 by contacting either comments@wcboe.org or 410-6775251. The board will consider all input received – both in the initial round of input on two draft calendars and in the latest round of input on the post-Labor Day calendar – as it prepares for a final vote on the 2017-2018 calendar on Dec. 13. Click the green calendar input button at www.wcboe.org to view the draft calendar. Two different draft calendars – one with school starting before Labor Day, one with school starting after Labor Day – were shared with the community this fall in order to gather feedback prior to the Board’s consideration of the 2017-2018 calendar. More than 300 people responded with a preference, comment or suggestion. Some 72 percent of respondents favored the calendar with the post-Labor Day start, while 28 percent of respondents wanted school to start on the Monday prior to Labor Day. In August, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issued an Executive Order requiring that Maryland public schools begin school after Labor Day and end by June 15, unless a school system is granted a waiver from these requirements. The draft calendar approved on first reading by the board would begin school on Tuesday, Sept. 5 for most students, and end the year on Tuesday, June 12.
Even without a calendar, it’s not difficult to tell when the holidays are upon us. From Christmas trees to menorahs to Kwanzaa candles, lights and decorations fill many homes and public spaces. To me, however, the trees in the Fireside Lounge of Salisbury University’s Guerrieri University Center sparkle just a little brighter than most. Each year, student organizations decorate dozens of three-foot artificial evergreens during the center’s annual Tournament of Trees. While those passing through for the event on Friday, December 9, may vote on the ones they like best, it’s what happens after the competition is over that makes these trees so special. The students participating donate the trees, as well as gifts, to area organizations serving the homeless and others in transition — their way of making the season a little merrier for those less fortunate. During the holidays, volunteering takes on great significance at Salisbury. There are so many clubs, societies, classes and individual students who contribute that it is impossible to list them all here. The following is a sampling of ways the SU community is contributing this season: ■ SU Libraries remembers that people are not the only beings who are homeless and hungry during its annual “Be a Hero for Homeless Animals” drive to benefit area humane societies. The drive continues through Friday, December 18, at the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons and the Curriculum Resource Center in Conway Hall. ■ Several student organizations will chaperone children in need as they purchase gifts for loved ones and themselves during the Salisbury Jaycees’ 48th annual Children’s Christmas Shopping Tour. They also will assist with the organization’s 70th annual Salisbury Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 4. ■ The SU Volunteer Center hosts several on-campus efforts during the holidays: Students and staff participate in an Angel Tree program to purchase gifts for children whose parents are incarcerated. SU students also are purchasing clothes and educational toys for less fortunate students at Beaver Run Elementary School and, during finals week, are making tiefleece blankets as gifts for those at East Salisbury Elementary School.
■ The Salisbury Pops collects donations for the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign during its annual Holiday Concert 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, in Holloway Hall Auditorium. ■ SU’s Conference Planning Office invites the community to “Be a Santa to a Senior” through Home Instead Senior Care’s annual holiday campaign to provide gifts for seniors who may be financially challenged or alone for the holidays. Requested items are collected through Monday, December 12. ■ Participants in the SU Intramural Office’s 34th annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run gave toys and made donations to Toys for Tots. SU’s Franklin P. Perdue School of Business also is collecting items for Toys for Tots through Thursday, December 15. ■ Members of SU’s chapter of the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity hosted a drive at Walmart to collect items for Operation We Care, which sends care packages to U.S. military personnel serving overseas. ■ Some 900 students partnered with community neighbors to pick up litter, rake leaves, sweep and perform other tasks during the Student Government Association’s ninth annual “I Love Salisbury” cleanup event in November. ■ Students in Paula Morris’ promotions classes in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business have spent the semester organizing and hosting fundraisers for area nonprofit organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, One Year to Empowerment, PFLAG, the Wicomico County Health Department, Women Supporting Women and Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. ■ Throughout the season, SU faculty and staff donate to the Maryland Charity Campaign. The program raises more than $3 million annually for Maryland non-profits. As Helen Keller once said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” We hope you will join us in making the holidays brighter for others.
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This piece was recorded while she was at Curtis Summerfest in 2016, performed by Charles Abramovic on piano and Paul Demers on clarinet. The performers were at “such a high caliber,” Quillin said, that they taught her so much about how to write for the instruments, how to handle rehearsals for performances, and even how to approach performance speeches. “That was invaluable to me,” she said. This summer camp was life-changing, as was the previous camp she’d attended, Interlochen Summer Arts Camp. Both were very different, but equally important in regards to discovering what Quillin may be looking for in the future. Interlochen was a huge program (with around 2,000 people), but also very isolated. Curtis took place in Philadelphia with only 110 or so participants (the size of an orchestra plus the pianist and composers). Quillin said, “You would think it would be very competitive, but it was very much a family, and it was an opportunity for me to network with people and make friends that I’ll have my entire life. I’m still in touch with them today and we’re all talking about college applications.” Her first choice right now is Oberlin College and Conservatory. “I’m in love with it because it’s incredibly intense
SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016 on composition but it also is still on the same campus as the college of arts, so that means I still get to be around biologists and other artists,” Quillin said. “I really like that because even though I love composition, I also really love to draw and study math and philosophy. I want to stay involved in those types of things while still really focusing on composition. It’s hard to find a school that balances those things.” However, she explained that being in Philadelphia for Curtis confirmed to her that she would love to live in a city. “I’ve always been fascinated with cities,” she said. She’s written a lot of pieces about cities and likes to draw cities, but she didn’t know if she was “a city person.” “That changed my perspective of what kind of schools to look at,” she added. Her list of schools includes New York University, Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University (she currently takes monthly lessons with Dr. Judah Adashi at Peabody Preparatory), Boston Conservatory, and New England Conservatory. Lila hopes to pursue a career as a film composer after college. She enjoys watching movies and paying attention to the score. She came to realize film scores would make a great career while watching “Inception.” Hans Zimmer, one of her favorite composers, wrote the score for that movie. She bought the music on iTunes and began listening to it more; then, “I really decided that composition is what I want to pursue as a career.”
Lila Quillin is shown playing soccer for The Salisbury School. Lila has enjoyed playing both soccer and lacrosse for school since sixth grade, and considers them a “great release” at the end of the day. Submitted photo
She has had great support from both her family and The Salisbury School throughout her journey. Her family, she said, has been amazing. Her parents didn’t know she wanted to be a composer when they bought her her first piano, but they went with it when they saw her heading in that direction; they got her lessons and encouraged her to play the clarinet. Quillin’s dad is an architect, so she finds his sense of design helpful, and he gives her feedback and advice. Both of her parents help inspire her with where to go next in her pieces. This area of the eastern shore does not have as many music opportunities, Lila added, but her school “recognizes that this is
something I’m really passionate about, so they’ve done everything they can to let me flourish.” They have given her a period this year specifically for composition and college applications, like a music study hall. Last year, The Salisbury School provided a classroom where she could take music theory lessons with Marisa Lacey, a recent graduate of Salisbury University, whom they allowed to come to the school for this purpose. Those are just some of the ways that her school “goes out of its way to open doors for me,” Quillin said. To hear Lila Quillin’s pieces, visit her website, http://lilawildyquillin. bandcamp.com/.
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Health
SAME MED SCHOOL - Earning a college degree is the first goal for Worcester Preparatory School (WPS) families. But three students from the class of 2012, Matteo Petrera, Erin Royal and Michelle Stickler, wanted more. Following graduation from their respective colleges, coincidentally they applied, and were accepted, to the same medical school, the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. On July 25, they were reunited on stage once again, but this time at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College “White Coat Ceremony” in Philadelphia. Incoming medical students were presented white coats and name tags, symbolizing the class of 2020’s induction into the medical profession. All three attended colleges in different states and graduated in four years. Matteo Petrera of Salisbury earned a biology, B.S. degree from Villanova University. Erin Royal of Rehoboth Beach, Del., earned an exercise science/kinesiology, B.S. and a B.A. degree in liberal studies from the University of Delaware. Rehoboth Beach native Michelle Stickler earned a sciencebusiness B.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame. Pictured, from left, are Stickler, Petrera and Royal at the White Coat Ceremony.
Reducing hospital readmissions The evolving reality of healthcare in the United States is focused on putting a stopper in the revolving door of hospitals. More than 10 percent of people discharged from the hospital will be readmitted within 30 days or less, and many of the readmissions can be prevented. Prevention and education is a top priority for Peninsula Home Care (PHC), a locally operated home care agency serving Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties in Maryland and Sussex and Kent counties in Delaware. PHC reported as of September, 2016, a 30-day patient hospital readmission rate of 8.1 percent, compared to the state average of 12.5 percent and National average of 11.7 percent. Peninsula Home Care credits a comprehensive approach to healthcare for the low readmission rate. Inter-disciplinary team meetings and the transition to electronic medical records has allowed the sharing of health information across all disciplines. “The movement from a fee-forservice to a fee-for-outcome model is meant to improve quality of care and care coordination in addition to lowering costs,” said Nancy Bagwell, Peninsula Home Care area director of operations. “We are moving from an emphasis on treatment to a patient-empowered approach that prioritizes prevention and education.”
Patients become a significant part of their plan of care and can contribute to their recovery by taking a few important steps including the following: • Understand the diagnosis • Make follow up appointments with general practitioners and specialists. If transportation is an issue, make a plan to find a family member or friend to transport you to follow up doctor appointments. • Understand any prescribed medications and how to take them • Be aware of any physical limitations. Know what exercises/stretches to do on a regular basis and which ones to avoid. “It is also important for our team to take a step back from the day-to-day visits and assess the overall health picture for each patient,” added Bagwell. “Anything from a chronic disease diagnosis to frequent readmissions to home care are red flags that need to be addressed immediately in a plan of care.” Smooth care transitions as patients are discharged will ultimately help in avoiding health deterioration that often brings patients back to the hospital. “Reducing hospital readmissions is about improving patient care,” said Bagwell. “Our numbers show patients are getting better care and as a result, fewer are revolving back through that hospital door.”
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NEW URGENT CARE CENTER - Peninsula Regional Health Ventures, Inc., a division of the Peninsula Regional Health System, and Your Doc’s In, experts in the delivery of ambulatory urgent care in the region, have announced a partnership to open an urgent care center in Salisbury across from Salisbury University. The new center will be the first urgent care center on Delmarva collaboratively owned and operated by the two local healthcare leaders. It will be located in the former Horner Honda building on South Salisbury Boulevard. The team there will provide cost-effective, high-quality urgent and occupational health services, giving residents of all ages a new healthcare option on the south side of Salisbury for acute illnesses and injuries that do not require an emergency room visit. The partnership is also evaluating other locations for a possible expansion to include additional urgent care centers across the Delmarva Peninsula. The new urgent care center is expected to be open and seeing patients by early summer 2017. Above, Dr. Walter Gianelle, MD, Your Doc’s In president/CEO, seated left, and Dr. Peggy Naleppa, MS, MBA, FACHE, president/CEO of the Peninsula Regional Health System, seated right, sign a partnership agreement that will created a Your Doc’s In urgent care center near Salisbury University owned and operated by the two healthcare leaders. Joining them at the signing ceremony are Angela Gianelle, chief financial officer, Your Doc’s In, and Steve Leonard, vice president of operations optimization and innovation at Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Blood Bank tests for Zika virus The Zika virus continues to spread throughout the United States and cases have now been detected in all 50 states. In the Delmarva region, Delaware has reported 16 cases while Maryland is reporting 108. Due to the rapid spread of this virus, mostly through travel with the exception of Florida where the virus has been locally acquired in some patients, the FDA mandated that all blood centers in the United States be required to have all collected blood tested for Zika, beginning Nov. 18. Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD), the main supplier of blood and blood products to the Delmarva region was faced with one of two choices, either conduct their own testing or contract with another laboratory. The FDA had only given blood centers 12 weeks’ notice to comply with the new mandate. To put this in perspective, the normal timeline for a laboratory to implement a new mandatory test would be six months to a year. To meet the FDA’s deadline would
take a true collaborative effort on the part of Blood Bank employees and the testing manufacturer, Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. Working many long hours over this short period of time has resulted in BBD now being a part of a prospective study to evaluate the specificity of the cobas ® Zika Test for use with the cobas ® 6800/8800 system for screening of blood donations for the presence of Zika Virus RNA. According to Trudell Green, BBD’s laboratory operations manager, “Our project team worked together feverishly to accomplish construction, installation of two new instruments, validation of equipment, assays and four software systems, no small task given the timeline we had to meet.” All blood donated from this point forward will be tested for the Zika Virus. “It’s yet another step being taken for the safety of the blood supply and for the patients who will receive transfusions,” said Green.
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Ambient Care uses Telemedicine to
deliver medical care access to Delmar
Ambient Care is known for providing quality medical care to Seaford, Del. and surrounding communities. Ambient Care Express now delivers access to cost effective quality care to the Delmar area through Telemedicine. The Delmar location opened Sept. 26 at 31010 Thornton Boulevard, Unit 2, Delmar, Delaware 19940. Healthcare costs are high and continue to rise. Barriers to care also exist due to increasing demands for medical care, and an increasing shortage of medical providers. Although cost and access are a conundrum for all, the Delmarva Peninsula is faced with a situation that is potentially insurmountable. Demand for care is increasing in a place that has already been designated as a health professional shortage area (HPSA). Thus our access gap is wide and growing. Cost is also a driving factor in light of the frequent call for healthcare costs to be lowered. Many health plans are now enacting high deductible plans. These types of health plans shift costs to the patient. Even if you have insurance, cost is still an obstacle. Ambient Care Express offers Telemedicine as a viable solution. It is an accessible, cost effective quality alternative for both patients and insurance companies. What is Telemedicine? The concept can be visualized as a “hub” and “spoke” of a wheel. Ambient Care in Seaford is the hub or even more simply put, the location of the medical provider. The patient is located Ambient Care Express in Delmar which is the spoke site or an extension of the hub. Just as the hub and spoke of a wheel work together for one dynamic outcome so does Ambient Care and Ambient Care express. That outcome is great care for the patient. Through the use of technology and a secured private internet connection, the medical provider is able to evaluate the patient with the help of a nurse tele-presenter and evaluation equipment. Real time imaging and sound enables the provider to listen to the heart and lungs, look at eyes, ears and throat, and visualize skin lesions and rashes. At the spoke site the tele-presenter nurse can assess vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen, height and weight) and perform lab tests. Telemedicine centers like ours will also bring specialist consults closer to patients. Ambient Care Express delivers interactive, affordable quality care right to your doorstep. Ambient Care Express delivers access to care for non-life threatening conditions without an appointment to Delmar and the surrounding area. The
center can be utilized to treat conditions such as sore throats, the flu, vomiting and diarrhea, urinary tract infections and many other conditions. With check-in to check-out times of 37 minutes or less, this is a convenient option for our community. Patients who have used the new center thus far describe the experience as “very convenient” and “thorough.” Ambient Care has delivered quality medical care to the Seaford area for the past seven years. Now Ambient Care Express extends this great care to Delmar and surrounding areas. Visit Ambient Care Express in Delmar. Contact the clinic at 302-846-9800 or email at yourcare@ambientmedicalcare.com.
PATRIOT AWARD - For the second consecutive year, Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) has been presented the Patriot Award for its support of the civilian soldier. PRMC was nominated by U.S. Army Reserve 1st Lt. Michael Boyle, RN, BSN, TNCC, of the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU). The critical care division’s clinical leads, Tom Jones, RN, BSN, CCRN, director of critical care at PRMC and Erin Mareck, RN, BSN, CCRN-CSC, clinical manager of the ICU and CTICU at PRMC accepted the award. PRMC, Jones and Mareck were nominated by Boyle for being highly supportive of the U.S. Army Reserves and providing crucial support to maintaining the strength and readiness of the nation’s Guard and Reserve units. To learn more about opportunities to support reservists in the workplace, contact the Maryland chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve at 800-3364590 or online at www.ESGR.mil. Pictured, Lt. Colonel Ray Simmons Jr., Eastern Shore Regional chairman, Maryland ESGR, center, presents Tom Jones and Erin Mareck of the Critical Care Division at PRMC with the 2016 Patriot Award for the medical center’s support of the civilian soldier.
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NURSE HONORED - Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s Labor & Delivery Unit helps more than 2,000 babies come into the world every year. The best nurses help families have a positive start, and Labor & Delivery nurse Gale Jeblonski has been going above and beyond to achieve that goal. For her efforts, she has earned the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. A patient nominated Jeblonski, relating the story of how Gale became a family tradition of sorts. She assisted the patient in the delivery of not one but two of her daughters over the years. “She feels more like family to me than a nurse treating a patient. Gale showed a love, a kind and caring disposition. She continued giving supporting and encouraging words through the pain, and shared the excitement when the babies were born. She held my hand and made sure to be there when she was needed.” When the patient was discharged with a medication, she realized she had forgotten her wallet. Jeblonski paid for the prescription out of her own pocket, and when the patient called to reimburse her, she said to just “pay it forward.” “Ms. Gale was a blessing to me and I will never forget her smiling face,” the patient said. Jeblonski was honored with the Daisy Award in a ceremony before her colleagues. To nominate an exceptional nurse, visit www.peninsula.org/DaisyAward and share a story.
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John B. Parsons Home completes Living an Intentional Life upgrades, welcomes community Life Coaching Each year John B. Parsons Home welcomes in the holiday season with new treats and celebrations for their residents. This year they are starting their festivities with the finalization of renovations and upgrades. The outside may look the same but the nearly 100-year-old Salisbury land mark is new and improved on the inside. With over 1,600 square feet of restored original hard wood flooring, the elegance of the previous century is seen in the front parlor and dining room. A
new handicap accessible ramp off the front porch blends a modern amenity with the facilities historic integrity. Larger more spacious rooms are better able to accommodate the needs of residents, and a full upgrade, with new carpeting, paint and nursing spaces, helped bring the historic living space into a modern era. With 12 days of open house events this season, John B. Parsons welcomes the community to take a tour and see all the facility has to offer.
Nock named president of Jaycees
Her term begins on Jan. 1. She will be joined on the Maryland Jaycees’ board by two other Salisbury Jaycees members: current Maryland Jaycees president Travis Fisher of Easton, who will serve as chairman of the board; and current Salisbury Jaycees president Jess Kling of Delmar, who has been appointed 2017 state membership vice president.
Emily Nock of Ocean City was elected president of the Maryland Jaycees during the organization’s annual fall convention. Nock, who is executive vice president of the Robert W. Nock Insurance Agency in Salisbury, joined the Salisbury Jaycees in 2011. As president in 2014, she led the chapter to a Henry S. Giessenbier Memorial Award, denoting the No. 1 chapter in Maryland. For that year, Salisbury also earned the Clarence H. Howard Memorial Award from national parent organization JCI USA, recognizing it as one of the top 10 chapters in the nation. For 2014, JCI USA honored her among the nation’s top local Jaycees presidents. In 2015, she was inducted into the Maryland Jaycees Militia, the state organization’s highest accolade, granting her lifetime membership in the Maryland Jaycees. That year, Nock also joined the Maryland Jaycees’ board of directors as membership vice president. Since January, she has served as executive vice president, the state board’s second highest position.
Life Crisis receives grant
The Life Crisis Center, Inc. has received a $900,406 grant from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention for its programs to support victims of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and survivors of homicide victims. The funds are administered by the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention and will be spent over two years, beginning Oct. 1, 2016 and ending Sept. 30, 2018. This is the largest grant ever received by the Life Crisis Center and will allow the agency to hire a seventh full time trauma therapist, in addition to supporting nine other full time positions.
We are human beings going through a spiritual experience here on earth and when we forget that purpose, we Living an intentioanl life struggle. This idea is not just for the mystics or for people is about unfolding our who are “out there,” this concept is for you and I, regular, life’s purpose. Our life’s everyday people. How does purpose and God’s life one live a life as a spiritual experience that is filled with purpose for us is one and purpose, wellness and happiCorrea ness? the same. The first step is to set your intentions high. You discover is the one and the same. Some people what your intentions are by asking worry that they may not like God’s questions like: What do I really want? purpose for their life but the truth is that What are my gifts? What did I come it would never happen that way. If we here to give? What is my next step in could manifest God’s idea of our life, achieving my vision? How can I conwe would feel it’s a wonderful experitribute to the world? Who do I need to ence. become to achieve my dreams and my The third step, as important as the life’s purpose? You also must learn to others, is to trust and surrender to your listen to the subtle voice of your heart. own inner guidance; you are the only Your life’s purpose is encoded in your expert on you. A consistent mindfulheart and only you can decode it. We ness meditation practice can be the were all born with greatness inside us most helpful approach to learn to listen and our life’s purpose is to manifest it. to the voice of our own heart. At first Unfortunately, we get too complacent it may be a challenge for some people, because we are afraid we are not good but with practice it becomes easier and enough to manifest it, or we are filled easier. with doubts and confusion about what As the year is coming to an end, our real purpose is. once again, let’s ask ourselves the quesThe second step is to see the lessons tions mentioned above, let us set our and the opportunities in the challenges intentions high, listen for the guidance we face. There is a deeper meaning on how to get there and, lastly, let’s in the difficulties and struggles we trust and surrender that the guidance of confront on a regular basis. Michael our hearts is the true guidance. At first Bernard Beckwith, a spiritual teacher, this process is not easy but it gets better explains it best how to understand the with practice. We must “hang in there” spiritual opportunities in the challenges until we can “see it” or “feel it” clearly. we face: “Behind every problem there This guidance is available to all of us, is a question trying to ask itself, behind not just a selected few. Let’s make this every question there is there is an answer trying to reveal itself, behind every new year the BEST one for ourselves, our families and our community. answer there is an action trying to take Have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a place and behind every action there is a HAPPY NEW YEAR filled with blessway of life to be born.” The challenges ings, love, health and success. and difficulties we face are present to Veronica Correa, LCSW-C, is a help us grow and expand in our spiritual licensed clinical social worker, certipath which ultimately leads to happified hypnotherapist and life coach. ness, inner peace and wellness. To learn more about her work visit: Living an intentional life is about www.thepersonalwellnesscenter.com unfolding our life’s purpose. Our life’s or call 410-742-6016 purpose and God’s life purpose for us
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HUMANITARIAN AWARD- Mary Gladys Jones is presented with the Community Foundation’s 2016 Frank H. Morris Humanitarian Award by Erica Joseph, CFES president, and John Allen, CFES board chair.
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NONPROFIT EXCELLENCE- The Community Foundation’s 2016 Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence was presented by CFES Board Chair John Allen (left) to Donna Clark and Hope, Inc. board members. The award is made annually to the region’s outstanding nonprofit organization.
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SALISBURY STAR • DECEMBER 2016
Final Word
Letter to the Editor
Young leaders
We at Coastal Hospice are grateful for – and proud of – the young leaders in our community. They are taking the local tradition of generosity and making it their own. Last week, a team of young professionals, led by Cole Taustin, who manages Embers and Blu Crabhouse, and Kellie Meehan, who works for Mann Properties, hosted Brews & Bites, a very successful fundraising party to benefit Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. Committee members, all of whom had full-time responsibilities and many of whom are parents of small children, created an event that attracted a generous crowd and showcased some of our region’s best restaurants and craft breweries. The event brought in more than $9,000 from sponsors and guests. They didn’t do it alone; long-time event volunteers and staff supported the effort – from selling raffle tickets to babysitting the kids. Brews & Bites was a true team effort, and the benefits will be felt for a long time. Coastal Hospice can meet its goal of putting patients and their families first, thanks to a generous community. It is truly inspiring to find that a new generation of volunteer leaders is continuing a tradition of caring. Alane Capen, RN, CHPN
President, Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care
Thankful now more than ever
In November our thoughts turn to giving thanks. We stop and think about how thankful we are for our loved ones, good friends, our health and happiness. But it certainly isn’t only our family members who are there for us in times of need. We rely heavily on our healthcare partners for support when our health is not at its best. November is Home Care Month. A time to show gratitude and appreciation for our home care providers. These are the skilled nurses, therapists and social workers who go above and beyond to make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. Whether it is hip replacement surgery, a stroke, heart failure or cancer, home care is critical to recovery. As the area director of operations for Peninsula Home Care, my days are filled with meetings, checks and balances, collaborating with community partners and providing resources and leadership to a highly qualified homecare team. This year, the injuries I suffered from a car accident forced me to experience first-hand what it is like to be on the patient side of the work we do. My life suddenly changed and became very challenging. My family and I experienced the many fears and frustrations that come along with a serious illness or injury. The nurses and thera-
pist of Peninsula Home Care provided me with professional, high quality care each visit and so much more. Their kind words, big smiles, and gentle encouragement provided me with the courage to face my recovery. I give thanks each and every day for the kind and compassionate souls who dedicate their lives to caring for others. Now more than ever before. Nancy Bagwell
Area Director of Operations, Peninsula Home Care
Saving tax dollars
One of my goals as County Executive has been to run this county more like a business. I promised to review how we are doing business in the county and make some changes that make good economic sense. For example, let’s look at our Legal Department. Having the best legal advice is critical to ensuring that everything we do complies with the law and is fair and responsible. For decades, the county relied on one attorney, who worked as a contractor and billed the county for the number of hours he worked on county business. Shortly after our first County Executive was elected in 2006, he decided to create a Department of Law, inside the government office building where the county attorney was hired as a county employee. That office grew into three full-time attorneys and two full-time staff members by the time I took office. Shortly before I was elected County Executive, then County Attorney Ed
Baker announced he was planning to retire. As we searched for Mr. Baker’s replacement, we also sought ways to save money. The growing cost of salaries and benefits in that department was getting expensive. In 2015, the county spent $430,542 on the Legal Department ($302,977 in salaries and $127,565 in benefits). So we looked for a better way. Last October, we hired Paul Wilber, a local, well-respected and experienced attorney to head our Legal Department on a contractual basis. Under his contract, Wilber pays for all support staff and benefits for his staff and only bills the county an hourly fee. Thus the county is not responsible for the health care, retirement or any other long range benefits for Wilber or his staff. Our attorney’s bills are averaging $23,000 per month, resulting in a net savings of about $154,000 for the county this year. In addition, we moved the office of the Local Management Board into the old Legal Department office space and saved outside rent of $30,000 a year. Nothing has changed in our response time to department heads, quality of legal representation and accessibility to our lawyer. The only thing that’s changed is the cost to the county for the services and that his office is now across the street and not in the building. I look at this as a good thing. Any time you can enjoy a service with the same results and expertise as before but save over $184,000, I think they call that a win-win situation. Bob Culver, Wicomico County Executive
Last Laugh
Mama’s Bible Four brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered. Some years later, they chatted after having dinner together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother who lived far away in another city. The first said, “I had a big house built for Mama.” The second said, “ I had a hundred thousand dollar theater built in the house.” The third said, “I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an SL600 to her.” The fourth said, “You know how Mama loved reading the Bible and you know she can’t read anymore because she can’t see very well. I met this preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire bible. It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was worth it. Mama just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it.” The other brothers were impressed. After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes. She wrote: “Milton, the house you built is so huge. I live in only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway.” “Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks.” “Michael, you gave me and expensive theater with Dolby sound, it could hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I’ve lost my hearing and I’m nearly blind. I’ll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same.” “Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you.”
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