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This Talbot Historical Society Laird Wise Collection photo is of the Easton, Maryland Police Department circa 1952! Can you identify any of these policemen of the past?
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The Tidewater Rotary Club of Easton, Maryland is pleased to report strong success from its first annual Flags for Cancer event. Individual donations and corporate sponsors exceeded the Club’s goals for this first annual event dedicated to raise awareness for cancer, and cancer-survivors, and provide an important and much-needed source of fund-raising for two vital organizations helping people in need in our local community.
“The strong support for this program exceeded our expectations especially considering this is the first year we have held this event,” said Lee Lynch Newcomb, president of the Tidewater Rotary Club. “Individual sponsors purchased flags in honor of friends and loved-ones and our corporate community members got behind us and were very generous with their support of this program. We could never have done it without their assistance.”
In addition to the decorative flags that were on display around our community during the month of November, the Tidewater Rotary Club worked closely with the Easton-based Colors of Cancer organization, and the Mid Shore Community Foundation, to ensure that all funds raised were used locally. The money raised from the Flags for Cancer event were contributed to the Colors of Cancer group and directly benefit:
The Mike Menzies Fund which is a scholarship program assisting individuals who are pursuing a degree related to oncology, cancer research or other cancer-related professions.
The Richard Slaughter Fund which has been designed to help support cancer patients and their families through the Patient in Need Fund at the Regional Cancer Center.
For more information, please contact Lee Newcomb at pleenewcomb@gmail.com (410-829-4911) or Chuck Lennon at clennon@CoastConsultingServices.com (949-510-7831) or visit us www.TidewaterEastonRotary.org. The Club is always looking for people that want to make a difference in the local community to sign-up and become new members.
Do you recognize this corner in Easton, Maryland c. 1960’s? All of the buildings on this Harrison and Goldsborough Street’s corner have been replaced by Sun Trust/Now Truist Bank and it’s parking lot!! Photo from the Talbot Historical Society’s Laird Wise Collection.
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With the United States House of Representatives planning to vote on sending an article of impeachment to the Senate on Wednesday, we thought it would be a good time to ask our Talbot Spy readers what they thought.
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Do you remember where this Essotane distribution center was located in Easton, Maryland? Can you identify any of the people in this undated Talbot Historical Society’s Laird Wise Collection photo?
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First Night Talbot 2021 will present a virtual New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31, 2020. Working with local videographer Ray Remesch, Discover Easton is proud to be able to continue the annual tradition for the 27th straight year, albeit in a safer way in light of the pandemic. Although the changes to the event are in response to the coronavirus, the celebration will remain as arts and community focused as ever before.
“We are not only happy that we are able to continue the First Night Talbot tradition this year, but we are really excited to introduce a new, digital format and hopefully reach a larger audience,” Discover Easton Executive Director Ross Benincasa said. “Although we cannot wait to welcome people to First Night Talbot and our other events in person next year, we hope this remote experience will give our community a bit of joy as they connect with some of our local artists from their home.”
The digital event will feature music, performers, and well-wishes from local community members. Some of the performers to be featured include: Cascading Carlos, Terron Quailes, Wyes Guys, Pressing Strings, the Salisbury University Jazz Ensemble, Mike Elzey and students, Randy Welch, and more.
The virtual presentation will also feature the world-famous Maryland Crab Drop, featured on CNN in 2014, and a community-wide music mashup to help welcome in 2021.
“I think it’s pretty awesome that Carlos Mir, or “Cascading Carlos” as he is known, our fire juggler, tells me it’s been 15 years that he’s celebrated New Year’s Eve with First Night Talbot,” First Night Talbot Program Chair Carolyn Jaffe said. “Carlos is one of our many treasured traditions, and we’re so pleased to be able to show them off virtually this year.”
To watch the virtual event, tune in before 7 p.m. to the Discover Easton YouTube (https://youtube.com/DiscoverEaston) or Facebook (https://facebook.com/DiscoverEaston) channels, or head to www.firstnighttalbot.org.
First Night Talbot follows the traditions of the First Night movement that began in Boston in 1976. It is the only First Night celebration in the State of Maryland and provides a community-wide celebration through the arts without alcohol. First Night Talbot 2021 is pleased to echo the message of the previous years in continuing to address the need for strong and healthy communities.
In its 27th year, First Night Talbot has weathered many financial storms in the past and hopes to offer safe, alcohol-free New Year’s entertainment for another generation of Talbot County families. To help this dream become a reality, please consider a donation to Mid-Shore Community Foundation dba First Night Talbot, 102 E. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601.
The Talbot Spy is very sad to report that someone has kidnapped the Qlarant Frosty over the weekend.
At 2:36 am on Sunday, a dark colored Chevy crew cab truck approached on Marlboro Ave coming from the BJ’s side. Two people got out, started dismantling Frosty, and the truck continued on towards Dick’s Sporting Goods. A few minutes later the truck returned and picked up the two people along with Frosty.
Qlarant has reported the incident to Easton police department. They also are offering a $500 reward for its safe return.
So hoping for a little snow for the holiday season!! Enjoy this amazing Easton, Maryland Goldsborough Street winter scene from long ago!! Photo from the Talbot Historical Society’s H. Robins Holliday Collection.
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