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HART Pick of the Litter Thrift Shop Ribbon Cutting
HART for Animal's Executive Director, Paula Yudelevit and Facilities Manager Ken Bush, hold the ribbon, as Development Director, Mercedes Pellet, and HART Presdient, Michael Pellet, cut the ribbon that officially opened "Pick of the Litter" Thrift Shop on Friday, April 12, 2013 in McHenry. Community leaders, volunteers and friends of HART were treated to a light lunch and a cake sporting the "Pick of the Litter" logo. Proceeds from sales in the thrift shop benefit HART's fundraising goals. "Pick of the Litter" Thrift Shop is adjacent to the HART Spay/Neuter Clinic and carries housewares, fashion and home accessories, gifts, furniture, pet items, and more. Hours of operation are Fridays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sundays, Noon - 5 p.m. Donated items may be dropped off during shop hours. For more information on donation or volunteering, please call 240-442-5370 or visit www.hartforanimals.org.
HART to Open "Pick of The Litter" Thrift Shop
HART for Animals will be opening a new thrift shop at McHenry Plaza on Friday, April 12, as part of their ongoing fundraising goals. "Pick of the Litter" Thrift Shop will be adjacent to the HART Spay/Neuter Clinic and will carry housewares, fashion and home accessories, gifts, furniture, pet items, and more. HART volunteers will staff the retail store.
"The money raised at the thrift shop will provide much-needed funds to HART to continue to fulfill our mission of helping save the lives of homeless animals in Garrett County," says Michael Pellet, President of HART. "It will also help us purchase the much-needed equipment and supplies for the new adoption center."
The thrift shop is in search of household items, knick-knacks, home accessories, small appliances, fashion accessories, jewelry, garden items, Christmas ornaments, baby items, pet toys and accessories, and other items other than clothing. Volunteers will be accepting donations April 1 through 6, from 10 am to 5 pm, at the thrift shop location. Donations will also be accepted during store hours beginning April 12.
Those interested in donating items, volunteering or general information may visit HART's website at www.hartforanimals.org, or call 301-387-SPAY(7729).
"Pick of the Litter" Thrift Shop hours of operation are Fridays, Noon to 8pm, Saturdays 10 am to 5 pm, and Sundays Noon to 5 pm.
HART for Animals, Inc. is a charitable animal welfare organization founded in 2003 to improve the condition of homeless animals in the Western Maryland region. HART is a 501 (c) (3) corporation and all donations are tax-deductible. For additional information on HART, the Spay/Neuter Clinic or any of its programs, or to donate to the capital fund campaign for the HART Animal Center on Bumble Bee Rd., visit the HART website at www.hartforanimals.org.
Susquehanna Bank Hires Tracy S. Bemiller As Commercial Relationship Manager
Susquehanna Bank is pleased to announce that Tracy S. Bemiller has joined the company as Commercial Relationship Manager.
He is responsible for growing and serving the region's commercial and business relationships and will be based at Susquehanna's office at 71 Baltimore St., Cumberland, Maryland.
Bemiller previously worked as Senior Lending Officer at First United Bank & Trust and has 24 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry.
A resident of Mountain Lake Park, Garrett County, Maryland, Bemiller is a member of the Oakland Rotary, Tri County Council and the Garrett Development Corporation.
Bemiller graduated from Mount Saint Mary's College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Master of Business Administration and Master of Finance Degrees from Loyola University in Maryland.
Susquehanna Bank provides banking and financial services at 261 branch locations in the mid-Atlantic region. It is a subsidiary of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc., a financial services holding company with assets of more than $18 billion and 3,400 employees. Through Susquehanna Wealth Management, the holding company offers investment, fiduciary, brokerage, insurance, retirement planning, and private banking services, with approximately $7.8 billion in assets under management and administration. Susquehanna also operates an insurance brokerage and employee benefits company, a commercial finance company and a vehicle leasing company. For more information, please visit www.susquehanna.net.
Annie's Kitchen Participates in Healthy Restaurant Project
Annie's Kitchen of Accident, MD was identified as a restaurant serving heart healthy meals by the Garrett County Health Department through the Healthy Restaurant Project.
The Garrett County Health Department through a grant from the MD Community Health Resource Commission has created the Healthy Restaurant Project. The goal of the project is to help customers identify menu items that will support their efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle through their food choices. Participating restaurants like Annie's Kitchen have been provided with menu inserts by the Garrett County Health Department that identifies heart healthy menu items. The inserts also suggest heart healthy tips for any meal.
Annie's Kitchen is located at 414 South Main Street in Accident, MD and is known for their high quality food using the freshest ingredients possible. Good old fashion food where breakfast is served all day.
Shentel Ribbon Cutting
Shentel is proud to invite you to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new office located at 13148 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD. Please join them between 11 and 2 for a light lunch and to visit with members of Shentel team. The ribbon-cutting will take place at 12:20 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec. 8, Shentel will be hosting the public with an Open House that includes pictures with Santa and his horse and sleigh, live Victorian carolers, chestnuts roasting, apple cider and cookies. This will take place 11 a.m to 3 p.m.
Shentel is a diversified telecommunications holding company based in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and surrounding areas. The company provides cable television, voice and data services to portions of West Virginia,western Maryland and southern Virginia.
Mark IV Office Supply & Printing
Mark IV Office Supply & Printing expanded their printing operations with the installation of a new Xerox ColorPress 800 Digital Press. The new press is installed at the headquarters location in Uniontown and serves customers throughout the regional area with locations in Uniontown, Connellsville, Scottdale, Waynesburg, Oakland MD and Morgantown WV.
Mark IV Office Supply & Printing offers a full suite of printing services including: design services, offset and digital printing, and full finishing services to produce a variety of applications such as Books, Programs, Business Cards, Flyers, Forms, Invitations, Brochures, Menus, and Variable Data Personalized Direct Mail.
New capabilities that Mark IV Office Supply & Printing can now bring to their valuable customers with the new Xerox ColorPress 800 Digital Press include:
· Benchmark Industry Print Quality at very high resolutions (2400 x 2400 dpi)
· The ability to print onto a variety of stocks and media including : Coated & Uncoated Stocks; Linen & textured Stocks, Synthetic Materials, Vinyl’s, Labels, Magnets, and a wide variety of specialty material
· A new “Spot” Clear Ink capability to highlight or feature items on a printed page for increased focus on specific images and text to help customers drive business results
Plans call for an “open house” in the fall to highlight and share some of the new capabilities of the press and the expanded partnership with Xerox Corporation.
To learn more please contact Clint Dittmar, Vice President of Sales for Mark IV Office Supply & Printing, at 800-369-0558 (office), 724-963-7397 (mobile) or email dittmarc@mark4os.com. Or stop in and visit our store at 214 E. Alder Street in Oakland.
Grand Opening Garrett Shoup Agency
A grand opening celebration for Knippenberg Insurance’s newest full-service insurance office, The Garrett Shoup Agency, is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m. at its National Pike office in Grantsville.
The opening of the Garrett Shoup Agency brings Nationwide's unparalleled products to area families and businesses along with a local, knowledgeable agent who is dedicated to delivering the highest level of service and the best insurance solutions to meet any individual or commercial needs.
A Loch Haven University graduate and Meyersdale resident, Garrett P. Shoup began his Nationwide career in December of 2011. As an On Your Side Certified agent, Shoup is licensed in Life & Health and Property & Casualty Insurances with extensive experience and training in farm and crop insurance. He also recently completed week-long courses specializing in commercial and life insurance at the Nationwide headquarters in Columbus, OH.
From the Grantsville office, Shoup will provide all types of insurance, including but not limited to, auto, home, renters, farm, business, motorcycle and life insurance.
For more information on the products and services offered for individuals and businesses, Shoup can be reached at 301-895-8081 or shoupg2@nationwide.com. The Garrett Shoup Agency is located at 12676 National Pike, Grantsville and office hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.
Open to the public, the grand opening celebration on Oct. 25 from 4-6 p.m. will feature refreshments and door prizes including a Kindle Touch and a Subway gift card.
