The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently presented a $5,000 donation to the Hope and Life Outreach Center (HALO) in Salisbury. HALO operates a daily shelter for those in transition, extended shelter for women/children in transition and daily meals to anyone in the community. Above, Ryan Kirby, Resident Director of Merrill Lynch in Salisbury, presents the donation to HALO Director Celeste Savage. Submitted Photo
Michael Farlow
Attorney Inducted
OCEAN CITY – At its annual convention this week in Ocean City, the Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA) inducted local attorney Michael Farlow into the MSFA Hall of Fame.
Farlow, a fire fighter and EMT with the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, has served as the attorney for the Maryland State Firemen’s Association since 2005. Farlow also serves as a director of the MSFA Foundation. In 2004, he was named Firefighter of the Year for the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department, and in 2005 served as President of the Wicomico County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association.
“I’ve been fortunate enough to belong to two great fire departments. One of my earliest memories is riding in a then new engine to the Ocean City parade. To go from that little kid in awe of a new fire truck to receiving this honor is truly humbling, but it’s really a testament to the dedication and commitment of all my fellow fire fighters and their families,” said Farlow, a candidate for Worcester County State’s Attorney.
Hospital Recognized
SALISBURY — Peninsula Regional Medical Center (PRMC) in Salisbury has been recognized by Premier, Inc. for reducing preventable hospital-acquired conditions and readmissions, as part of the federal Partnership for Patients initiative.
As a member of Premier’s HEN, PRMC is one of just two Maryland hospitals and among only 35 hospitals across the U.S. to be honored with a Citation of Merit for the Premier Partnership for Patients Award for early success in reaching its reduction goals.
“Participation in this initiative reinforces our commitment to reliably deliver an exceptional care experience to our community,” said President/CEO Dr. Peggy Naleppa. “We’re proud to receive the Premier Partnership for Patients Award as we continue down our path of population health management, which includes reducing HACs and readmissions.”
Housing Market Update
BERLIN — The Eastern Shore of the Maryland real estate market, including Worcester, Wicomico, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s, Talbot and Caroline counties, experienced some positive trends in May compared to the same month in 2013, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute reports, which are compiled from data from residential real estate transactions within specific geographic regions, not just Long & Foster sales. In May, the number of homes sold increased in some areas of the Eastern Shore.
According to May data, Wicomico County experienced a 23 percent decrease, Talbot County experienced a 21 percent decrease and Worcester County experienced a 7 percent decrease in median sale price.
Inventory throughout the Eastern Shore area varied, according to May data. Wicomico County saw a 12 percent decrease in inventory, while both Talbot and Worcester counties saw decreases of 1 percent.
In most areas of the region homes are selling in three to five months on average, according to the May data. Wicomico County experienced an average days on market (DOM) of 75 days, followed by Caroline County at 104 days. The rest of the region saw homes selling between 123 to 256 days, on average.