Benchmark Orthotics & Prosthetics earns accreditation awards
CUMBERLAND — Benchmark Orthotics & Prosthetics, 808 E. Oldtown Road, has received a three-year accreditation award in orthotics, prosthetics and pedorthics from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics Inc.
Benchmark is recognized for achievements in the areas of organizational management, patient care standards, quality assurance, supplier compliance and facility and safety management. The award represents the highest level of accreditation achievable in the profession of orthotics and prosthetics.
Benchmark has been offering orthotic and prosthetic services in the Cumberland area since 2006.
A nonprofit organization headquartered in Alexandria, Va., ABC has been credentialing practitioners and organizations since 1948 in accordance with established standards of excellence in the deliver of comprehensive patient care.
For more information, call (301) 759-4944.
Kohl’s accepting nominations for scholarship program
CUMBERLAND — Marking the 10th anniversary of its Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program, Kohl’s Department Stores will award more than $410,000 in scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to 10 $10,000 scholarships, recognizing youths who make a difference by volunteering in their communities.
Nominations for children 6 to 18 years old will be accepted through March 15 at visit www.kohlskids.com.
Nominators must be 21 years or older. Two nominees from each of Kohl’s 1,059 stores nationwide will win a $50 Kohl’s gift card, and more than 190 of them will win regional scholarships worth $1,000 toward post-secondary education.
This year, Kohl’s is increasing the national winner scholarships where 10 national winners will each receive $10,000 in scholarships.
Kohl’s will donate $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on each winner’s behalf.
Ronald Junkins Pilgrim’s Pride Dec. Partner of Month
MOOREFIELD, W.Va. — Ronald Junkins has been honored as the December “Partner of the Month” for the Pilgrim’s Pride Moorefield fresh plant.
Junkins works in the shipping department on day shift and has worked for the company for 13 years.
Daniel Smith, Junkin’s supervisor, said, “Ron has excellent attendance. He always lets me know in advance when he needs to schedule time off and he is willing to work on weekends or stay late if needed. He is willing to perform any job and will help anyone he can.
The “Partner of the Month” is a program that has been implemented to recognize employees for their outstanding merit and work ethic. Employees in the program have exhibited outstanding work characteristics.
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In Brief - February 7, 2010
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Southern States Cumberland Cooperative annual meeting set Thursday
Southern States Cumberland Cooperative will review its operations at a Thursday meeting at the Allegany County Fairgrounds.
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United front
Thomas Subaru in Motor City recently hosted an employee presentation by County United Way to provide agency information to its staff about the programs and services supported by United Way contributions and to initiate a payroll deduction opportunity for employees to easily contribute to the United Way annual campaign.
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Chick-fil-A in LaVale marking 30 years in business
The Chick-fil-A restaurant in Country Club Mall will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a week of customer appreciation events and giveaways beginning Monday.
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MVA honor
Bob Kimble, left, maintenance chief at the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s Cumberland branch office, was recently honored as the employee of the month for January.
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In brief - February 27, 2011
Bridal expo at Rocky Gap this afternoon
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Hite Roofing again earns contractor award from Firestone
Hite Associates Inc., trading as Hite Roofing, has been awarded a 2011 Firestone Master Contractor Award by Firestone Building Products Co., LLC. It’s the 10th time the local roofing contractor has received the award.
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Frostburg accepts bid to harvest timber
Frostburg City Council members on Thursday unanimously voted to approve resolution 2011-01 awarding a timber harvest bid to Blue Triangle Hardwood Inc. of Everett, Pa.
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Combs, Weese earn driving awards at Pilgrim’s Pride
The Pilgrim’s Pride Moorefield transportation department has selected Donald Combs as its Driver of the Month for September and Israel Weese for October.
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Ray the Reliable Cleaner & Tailor celebrates 100 years
Ray the Reliable Cleaner & Tailor has passed the century mark in serving customers in the Queen City with a 100-year anniversary celebrated in December.
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Economy recovering, but recession’s shadow is long
Layaway, once the province of the poor, has gone mainstream. At the Mall of America in Minnesota, shoppers dart in for just one or two things. In New York, socialites do the unthinkable: They wear the same ball gown twice.
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Southern States Cumberland Cooperative annual meeting set Thursday
