Years ago, my wife and I travelled with an employer and his wife to the Bahamas for a business trip, which was a lovely five days at The Atlantis on Paradise Island in Nassau. The goal was to observe the hospitality facets of this massive property and to help us gauge how to improve things… Read more »
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MSP Berlin barrack last to join MD FiRST system
(Jan. 15, 2015) Maryland has launched efforts to build a statewide radio system and a computer-aided dispatch/records management system to replace obsolete or nonexistent systems for the state’s public safety agencies. The system also will provide a statewide infrastructure available for local governments. On Jan. 7, the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack became the last… Read more »
Copy Central collecting Valentines to honor veterans
(Jan. 15, 2015) Start the year off by thanking a veteran for his or her service with a Valentine card. For the 15th year, cards will be sent to four veteran rehab medical centers to thank them for their sacrifices and to let them know they are loved, appreciated and not forgotten. All area… Read more »
Wor. commission seeking noms for Women of Tomorrow
(Jan. 15, 2015) The Women of Tomorrow Awards honor young women who have made significant and outstanding contributions to their communities. The awards are based on community service, demonstrated leadership, commitment to and pursuit of academic and future goal achievements. The Worcester County Commission for Women seeks nominations for young women who will be… Read more »
Foundation donates $250K to Berlin hospice
(Jan. 15, 2015) Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care this week announced that the Homer & Martha Gudelsky Foundation has given $250,000 to support the campaign to build Coastal Hospice at the Ocean. This is the foundation’s second gift to the campaign. In 2013, it made a grant of $50,000 to Coastal Hospice at the Ocean…. Read more »
Food drive to benefit seniors, kids
(Jan. 15, 2015) Worcester County Volunteer Services will hold its second annual food drive for the Maryland Food Bank on Jan. 26-30. The focus of this food drive is to provide ready-to-eat canned meals. Canned items most needed include meats that are high in protein – such as tuna, salmon and chicken – and hearty… Read more »
Waiting for real set of design standards
It is not the people who are serving who need to be considered when granting a government body the authority to impose subjective standards, it is the people who might serve in the years ahead. That is the situation with the town’s proposed amendment to the zoning code giving the Planning Commission the legal right… Read more »
Berlin to test notification system
(Jan. 15, 2015) The Town of Berlin will be utilizing the CodeRED Emergency Notification System on Jan. 15 to call the entire community. The calls will occur in the afternoon and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. This call will give Town of Berlin personnel the chance to operate the system as… Read more »
SHORE UP! to help with heating and electric bills
(Jan. 15, 2015) SHORE UP! Inc. is accepting applications from people who need help paying their home heating bills and electric bills. Residents of Somerset, Wicomico or Worcester counties who meet state income guidelines may qualify for assistance. To receive help, an individual must complete an Energy Assistance application and provide supporting documentation. Anyone who… Read more »
Berlin Dr. Rush says ‘higher calling’ led to mission work
(Jan. 15, 2015) A chiropractor at Healing Hands in Berlin by day, Dr. Tracy Rush said she has a “higher calling to help others” that has motivated her into international mission work. Rush first became involved in missions after a patient told her about the Appalachia Service Project in 2007, a volunteer effort that repairs… Read more »