Arby’s of Salisbury recently donated $1,000 to the Atlantic General Hospital Foundation as an Iceberg Sponsor of the 2008 Penguin Swim. The event will be held on New Year’s Day at the Princess Royale Hotel on 91st Street. Pictured, from left, are Michael Franklin, president and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital, and Todd Hershey, president… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2007
A Week In Business
AGH Earns AwardBERLIN – Medication error is a common threat to patient safety: it is estimated that 7,000 patients die in the U.S. each year as a result of medication errors and a larger number require further treatment. The American Hospital Association points to incomplete patient information – including known allergies and current medications –… Read more »
Winterfest Gala Committee
The Winterfest Gala Committee recently presented Ocean City Special Events Director John Sullivan with a check for $14,0000, which were used for a new light fixture involving Bears Decorating the Tree as well as the entertainment that was inside the Winterfest Village. Pictured, from left, are Committee members Debi Curd, Nancy Dofflemyer and Veronica Donaldson… Read more »
Things We Like
My son stopping by to say ‘hey’Grilled cheese sandwiches and cream of tomato soupThe above while watching Sherlock HolmesAbove the above, with my favorite blankie and bookPatrick Henry and his works of artThe Atlantic Hotel, when it was Victorian Charm in Berlin, for keeping it just thatA house full of friends for dinnerKnowing that the… Read more »
Thing I Like
The writers at Hallmark Getting holiday cards in the mailTaylor Pork Roll and egg sandwichesFamily gatherings ending with Smith Island cakesFager’s Island’s prime rib (one side blackened)Listening to XM on a long road tripTrashcans with wheelsGetting in a warm car on a cold morningThe first email check of the daySound of skateboard wheels on a roadLunch… Read more »
What Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): It’s a good time for reunions with those very special people from your past. You could be pleasantly surprised by what comes to light during one of these get-togethers.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): The new year gets off to an encouraging start for the Bold Bovine who takes… Read more »
Smith Island Cake Could Be State’s Official Dessert
SNOW HILL – Eastern Shore heritage and tourism promoters want to put the region on the map with a cake, an eight to 10-layer delicacy from Smith Island that could become the official state dessert of Maryland if all goes to plan.Smith Island cake supporters hope to attract more visitors to the lower shore with… Read more »
Scrap Tires Planned For Berlin Park Path
BERLIN – The scrap-tire walking and jogging path long intended for Stephen Decatur Park should begin construction this spring, the Berlin Town Council learned last week.The five-foot wide path will be laid out around the park, stretching six-tenths of a mile and will accommodate walkers and joggers. Bicyclists will be asked not to use the… Read more »
Reward Offered In Missing Woman Case
BERLIN – The family of a Delaware woman and mother of two, who went missing in the Pocomoke area over a month ago, this week offered a $5,000 reward for information to help locate her as the holidays near.Christine Marie Sheddy, 27, of Bowers Beach, Del., was last seen on Nov. 13 in the Byrd… Read more »
Ocean City Artery To Get Major Overhaul
OCEAN CITY – The reconstruction of St. Louis Ave. took a small step forward this week with the town’s request for proposals for civil engineering, traffic and landscape design services. This week a Request for Proposals (RFP) was approved by the City Council, allowing the town to accept proposals for engineering and architectural services for… Read more »