BERLIN — Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, has announced that Louis H. Taylor has joined the Board of Directors of the holding company and the Bank.Taylor, a Bishopville native, is the principal of Stephen Decatur High School, a Maryland Blue Ribbon School…. Read more »
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Things I Like
by Steven Green
Fresh tuna cooked on the grillA playground with a lot of slidesBerlin Fire Company dinnersBackyard gardensListening to a great coachMy dogs’ love affair for chasing squirrels Biking on the beach down southMy sons in their pajamasGPS navigation on a long tripA hammock between two treesFlip-flops on the weekends
What’s Your Sign
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): Although you would prefer to move forward at a steady pace, it might be a good idea to stop and reassess your plans. You could find a good reason to make a change at this time.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Just when you thought you had everything planned… Read more »
Free Gas Promotion Idea Seeks $1M From Ad Budget
OCEAN CITY – A few council members were wary to pass the fiscal year 2012 budget through first reading during this week’s Mayor and City Council meeting, due to nunresolved issues including an allocation of a portion of the tourism budget to establish a free gas promotion this summer.Councilman Brent Ashley took the opportunity to… Read more »
Between The Lines
by Steven Green
There were a lot of mixed opinions express this week in advance of Governor Martin O’Malley signing the alcohol tax hike into law yesterday. Many noted how the time has come for an increase in the alcohol tax, the first increase since 1972. However, others pointed to it as another indicator the state’s lawmakers are… Read more »
Gas Promotion Best Handled By Private Sector
by Steven Green
Ocean City’s Joe Kro-Art is an idealist who knows how to stir up some publicity. Confirmation lies in the free gasoline promotion he cooked up over the winter and that is now making headlines regionally and nationally.It’s no secret gasoline prices are bothering people of all walks of life, and the promise of free fuel… Read more »
Addressing Boomer’s Rant
Editor:I understand that letters to the editor are not required to check facts or even adhere to basic standards of accuracy.Nevertheless, the letter from Dennis Evans published in the May 13 Dispatch (“A Baby Boomer’s Concerns”) probably set a number of records for exaggerations, falsehoods, and incoherent rants.It would take a very lengthy response to set… Read more »
State’s Attorney Vows Partnerships Making A Difference
SALISBURY — Touting a significant decrease in most serious offenses thus far in 2011, Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello was talking tough on crime this week during a roundtable discussion with Salisbury community leaders.Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. this week shared the year-to-date crime statistics with leaders from the city’s various neighborhoods during the… Read more »
Salisbury Eyes Stormwater Projects To Ease Pollution
SALISBURY — Salisbury residents could soon see an increase on their water and sewer bills as the city attempts to identify a funding stream for its growing list of stormwater management projects.Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. said this week during his monthly roundtable meeting with community leaders the city is preparing to undertake several stormwater… Read more »
Resort Officially Selected To Host Komen 2012 Race
OCEAN CITY – On April 22, 2012 Susan G. Komen will be holding its Race for the Cure for the first time in Ocean City.During a press conference on Tuesday morning, Komen officials and Mayor Rick Meehan expressed their excitement in having the event held here in town.Susan G. Komen of Maryland Executive Director and… Read more »