Kenneth Collins, left, regional account representative for the Berlin District Office of Choptank Electric Cooperative, has been recognized for 15 years of service with the cooperative. With him is Regional Manager Joe Sise. Collins is a resident of Whaleyville.
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Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company
Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company has announced a $15,000 pledge toward the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company’s Capital Campaign. Presenting the first of three installments to Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Department’s Choppy Layton, Rick Choquette and Jimmy Hammond are Taylor Bank’s Baxter Brasure and Barry Laws. Submitted Photos
We Remember Those Who Have Passed
Thelma F. SmithFROSTBURG, Md. – Thelma F. Smith, 85, formerly of Ocean Pines, passed away, Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007 at the WMHS-Frostburg Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Frostburg.Born Aug. 26, 1922, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late James W. and Adelaide R. (Miller) Crismer. She was also preceded in death by her… Read more »
My Thoughts
The early signs of Autumn are upon us. The trees are starting to lose their strength. The green in the leaves is starting to dull. The moisture in the air at night is palpable as is the evening chill. Morning fogs are becoming commonplace. If you like nature, then fall is your time of year…. Read more »
A Week In Business
Top CBRB ProducersOCEAN CITY – Gregg Holland, branch vice president of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage’s Ocean City 120th Street office, has announced the top producers for July. Candi Noyes was the top listor and top producer by volume, Joann Campbell was the top listor by units, Maxine Shank was the top salesperson by volume and… Read more »
Wednesday, September 5 – Trimper’s Taxes Lowered Through Appeal
BERLIN – While an appeal of the Trimper’s Amusements property assessments has been somewhat successful, it is unclear whether the savings will be enough to keep Trimper’s going.According to a report yesterday at the County Commissioners’ meeting, the reduced assessments have resulted in a reduction in Trimper’s tax bill over the next three years of… Read more »
Things We Like
Friends who enjoy a new dish they’ve never had and ask me for the recipe Getting a letter from an old friend Finding flowers in my garden that complement a new table Planting seeds, watching the shoots appear and finally flowers Watching flowers and plants respond to the rain Sitting on the porch after dark… Read more »
What’s Your Sign?
ARIES (March 21 to April 19): A change that you’d hoped for is down the line. But you still need to be patient until more explanations are forthcoming. Continue to keep your enthusiasm in check.TAURUS (April 20 to May 20): Your social life expands as new friends come into your life. But while you’re having… Read more »
Tuesday, September 4 – Authorities Searching For Armed Wal-Mart Robbers
BERLIN – Area law enforcement agencies are still searching for two of the three suspects who held up a cashier at knife point at Wal-Mart in Berlin late Monday night after nabbing one suspect following a wild high-speed chase across northern Worcester County.Shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police from the Berlin barrack… Read more »
Berlin Seeks End To Front Yard Parking
BERLIN – An ordinance intended to prohibit parking of cars in residential front yards proved to be less than straightforward Monday night with the Berlin Mayor and Council questioning just how “a designated driveway” is defined.The council normally sits in silence when an ordinance is first read aloud by town attorney Dave Gaskill during a… Read more »