BERLIN–The deadline for the Stephen Decatur Park Mural Contest is Monday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. Area students currently in grades 9-12 are invited to submit original artwork for the contest being run by the Berlin Parks Commission to replace the existing mural located behind the tennis courts. Once entries have been narrowed down, a… Read more »
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Gull Creek Senior Living hosts first Idol competition
BERLIN—The house was rocking as Gull Creek Senior Living Community hosted its first Silver Stars Senior Idol Contest on Nov. 14. Truck driver Charley Davis took home the top prize of $500 with renditions of Kenny Rogers’ “You Don’t Need Me,” and Marvin Gaye’s and Tammi Tyrell’s “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.” Regina Yankalunas won… Read more »
A horse named ‘Bailey’
BERLIN– Unsuspecting Binderiya Unter was visiting the Assateague Island Visitor Center with her classmates from Ellicott City when she was selected to randomly choose a winner from more than 200 entries in the Assateague Island Alliance Name That Horse contest. Emma Sawch, 12, of Stamford, Conn. was chosen as the winner to provide this chestnut… Read more »
Sign the petition
Tuesday’s public meeting in Berlin was a good beginning. Obviously community members are still processing the horrible news of Friday night, Nov. 8, when two teenage brothers were struck by an unmarked police car at the intersection of Route 113 and Bay Street. Tymeir Dennis, 16, died of his injuries. His brother, Tynise Bowen, was… Read more »
BUSINESS BRIEFS
Top producer Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance Brokers recently announced that Donna J. Harrison was Top Producer for October. Donna is an Account Executive licensed in property, casualty, life and health insurance. She has been with A/SCD for 20 years, specializing in small and large group life and health benefits. She has been recognized… Read more »
Center receives bronze national quality award
BERLIN–Mid-Atlantic Health Care, LLC has recognized Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a 2013 recipient of the American Health Care Association’s Bronze – Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through improved quality care. Berlin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was one of five facilities to receive the Bronze level… Read more »
Thinking differently about bond allocation decisions
Interest rates have never been lower, so at some point we have to expect them to go higher. As an investor building wealth for the long term, should you be thinking differently about how you make bond allocation decisions? Bond fund allocation has long been a fairly straightforward part of the overall portfolio allocation decision… Read more »
Nancy and Susan Taylor find alpacas to be no ‘trouble’ at all
BERLIN—In an early episode of the original “Star Trek” TV series, “The Trouble with Tribbles,” the Enterprise crew had their hands full with small adorable balls of fluff. Two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Susan Taylor, of Berlin are having a much easier time of it, with balls of fluff that stand five to six feet high…. Read more »
Community Foundation board members announced
SALISBURY–The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore welcomes new members to its board of directors following a formal announcement at the Foundation’s annual meeting Nov.1, at The Fountains Conference Center in Salisbury. The new board members elected to serve a three-year term include: Andrew Kim is a certified public account and the Principal for Kim… Read more »
Maryland casinos generate $66.38M in revenue in Oct.
MARYLAND–The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency recently announced October’s revenue numbers for the state’s four casinos–Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County, Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County, Maryland Live Casino in Anne Arundel County and Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Allegany County. October’s combined statewide revenue totaled $66,378,026. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $6,901,049… Read more »