I hardly ever make a trip to Pocomoke that I don't travel from one end of Market Street to the downtown bridge. Since it has been flying high in Cypress Park, at the base of the drawbridge, the American flag has always been a wonder to see for me. It always amazed me just how far back on Market Street one can see that magnificent array of red, white and blue.
Sunday October 30, 2011 - After taking photographs of the many ways a flag can fold in the wind I couldn't leave without checking on the progress of the new restaurant being built at the edge of the Pocomoke River.
I was so delighted to see that progress seems to be coming along nicely and certainly hope that the winter months ahead don't hamper the progress.
A friend of mine and myself have made plans to visit the restaurant when it opens to talk about two of the things we love about Pocomoke City............
the wonderful American flag
and the beauty of the Pocomoke River.
(I hope they have crab crepes on the menu)
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From today's Daily Times-
" Most recently, Thompson Pump, a manufacturer of engine-powered portable pumps, relocated from Pocomoke City to Delmar."
Delmar Delaware that is. Now to listen to MD's governor everything is fine in Maryland and let's just add more taxes and fees.
How long will it be till the operators of the restaurant ask city council for help paying the electric bill, just like the Discovery Center?
Anon 7:29 - There is a Mayor and Council meeting tonight. Why don't you take your question there? I'm sure they won't hesitate to set you straight on the matter.
Don't look as the glass as half empty 7:29.
This concept is not something that is really new. When the Rouse Co. built the Inner Harbor 10's of millions of public funds were used.
The public in general felt the use of taxpayers money was justified to ensure success of the Inner Harbor.
Of course this isn't going to be any where near equal to Baltimore's Inner Harbor but it's the continuation of keeping the downtown area vibrant.
If nothing else it's an investiment for the city.
The idea for the restaurant here was a product of the city council many years ago. Only one current councilman was in office then. Our current city council has had little input into the project until it was well on its way. The original plans, then, started before the economy tanked. We all know these are trying times. We also know that small towns and big cities all need to encourage commerce in their downtowns. A restaurant is a key feature of any downtown. I'm glad to see some positive attitudes about the upcoming restaurant. I, too am excited to think that someday I might have a nice dinner on the waterfront, then walk across the street and see a show at the Marva!
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