My Thoughts

My Thoughts

Everything is more expensive these days than ever. And if it seems like there’s no relief in sight, that’s because there’s not. The world is becoming a very expensive place to live. The cost of everything is going up. Of course, there’s the obvious – gasoline, electric, cigarettes, cable, health insurance and taxes. Those will… Read more »

“I Predict A Riot (the slight return)”

“I Predict A Riot (the slight return)”

Nobody really likes it when taxes go up, not even those that lean farthest to the left.As the smoke literally cleared from the air of local establishments, and smokers were left out in the cold when the “Clean Air Act” goes into effect, the ones that haven’t quit cold turkey are twitching just as badly… Read more »

A Week In Business

A Week In Business

Bank PromotionsBERLIN – Raymond M. Thompson, President and C.E.O. of Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company has announced the following promotions.Barry Laws has been promoted to Loan and Business Development Officer for the Snow Hill and Pocomoke areas. Laws has been with the bank for 19 years as Branch Manager of the Snow Hill office. Laws… Read more »

Headlines Salon Stylists

Rhonda Pilarski, Darla Ostrander, Amy Jones and Terri Hedges, stylists at Headlines Salon in Ocean Pines, recently completed an advanced education course. The four-day seninar was held Jan. 13-16 at the Tigi Academy in New York City.

Atlantic General Hospital Medical Staff

The medical staff at Atlantic General Hospital recently elected new officers for 2008-2009. From left: Edwin T. Castaneda, MD, FACP, chief of staff; Eric B. Bontempo, DO, vice-chief of staff; Thomas D. Beck, DO, chief, Department of Surgery; Jeffrey A. Matzoni, DO, Chief, department of medicine.

Ocean City Lions Club

The Ocean City Lions Club recently honored Lion Wayne Cannon with the prestigious “Lion of the Year” award in recognition of his outstanding service, loyalty and devotion to Lionism. The award was given to Cannon for his efforts in helping to establish the Ocean City-Berlin Leo Club at Stephen Decatur High School. The Leo Club… Read more »

What’s Your Sign?

What’s Your Sign?

ARIES (March 21 to April 19): You might feel bolder as each new success falls into place. But caution is still advised through the end of the week. Until then, a step-by-step approach is best.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): That cooperation you request could come at too high a price. Since few can beat… Read more »

Things I Like

The smell of caramel popcorn in the winter on the boardsExiting the New Jersey TurnpikeA worn-in sweatshirt with a hoodA comfortable pull-out couchTrying and liking wine I have never heard ofWedding anniversariesSeeing places I have visited depicted in moviesWalking the streets of New York CityOur new ‘Pets of the Month’People who have faith but don’t… Read more »