Cypress Park flooding issue

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POCOMOKE CITY, Md. -- Pocomoke City is collaborating with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to address the persistent issue of flooding in Cypress Park.

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 Anonymous said...

What did they expect when they decided to build a park in a cypress swamp? I'm surprised the EPA has not cited the City for building structures in a tidal wetland. This park was illegal when it was built and is illegal now.

Volunteers needed for Cypress Park Clean-Up Day

 

More about the garden cleanup at Cypress Park

On April 10th, the Lower Shore Land Trust in partnership with the Chesapeake Conservation Corps and the City of Pocomoke will host a garden cleanup at Cypress Park in Pocomoke, MD. They are currently working to revitalize the Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden along the river walk as part of a Chesapeake Conservation Corps capstone project. 

Lower Shore Land Trust is asking limited groups to come support the project with a clean-up day in the park. On April 10th, 2021, three shifts will be available to small groups to participate in the cleanup effort; 8:30AM-10:30AM, 10:30AM-12:30PM, and 1:00PM-3:00PM. All COVID safety procedures and precautions will be taken in accordance with CDC guidelines. 

Originally designed by local teacher Olive Lippoldt, Dr. Richie Shoemaker and implemented in 2012 by Wallops Island Navy volunteers, this quarter acre garden is in need of maintenance and restoration. The garden has become overgrown and hosts many invasive plant species, such as Japanese Knotweed, multi-flora rose, and phragmites.

The Olive Lippoldt Wetland Garden serves as a demonstration garden for visitors to understand wetland ecosystems and their value filtering excess nutrients, absorbing stormwater and providing habitat for many wildlife species. Volunteers will assist LSLT staff in identifying and removing unwanted vegetation, pruning existing trees and shrubs, and removing trash from the site. Existing signage around the garden will be revitalized, using digitalized drawings created by Pocomoke local Doug Dryden, along with installation of new signage emphasizing the importance of tidal gardens and wetlands. Lastly, with volunteer support a 60 square foot native pollinator strip will also be added to the border of the garden along the river walk.

Volunteers do not need any prior plant identification skills or experience with native garden landscaping. This opportunity will be a great educational experience for individuals looking to learn more in such subject area, or individuals looking to earn service learning hours in an outdoors setting. Tools will be provided, although it is recommended that if you have your own gloves and shovels to bring them to minimize the sharing of equipment. Groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer. If you are interested in being a part of this event or for more information contact Frank Deuter at Fdeuter@lowershorelandtrust.org or by calling 443-234-5587.

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"Drums On The Pocomoke" ~ May 18th and 19th

COMING SOON!

 

20th Annual "Drums on the Pocomoke"

 

  Pocomoke Cypress Park

Pocomoke City, Maryland

 

 Saturday, May 18

&

Sunday, May 19, 2013

 

The park opens to the public at 10:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm each day with the

 Grand Entry at noon.

 

More information to be posted soon!

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The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce is considering holding a plastic boat regatta made of homemade crafts.

This event would be held during the Pocomoke Cypress Festival 2013 (June 12-15).  The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce is trying to determine if there would be enough interested in participating.

 Would your company, civic organization, or group of friends be interesting in entering a craft to race on the Pocomoke River?

 If you may be interested in entering a team click here.   This is not an entry form, it is only to indicate your interest.

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Cypress Park 2012

"Praise In the Park"

It's wonderful to see that so many members and friends of the local churches chose the beautiful Cypress Park to gather and spend the evening together last Wednesday evening. 

An inspirational evening in Cypress Park.

"Praise In the Park"

"Praise In the Park" message was deliverd by Jamar Jackson from Mt. Zion UM Church

Sarah Butler from Bethany Church sang "God Bless America"

Rev. Jonathan Whitney

Mt. Zion UM Church Choir

Gwendolyn from St. John's  UM Church

St. Johns UM Church

St. Johns UM Church

St James UM Church

Liturgical Dance

Brittany Lewis from Salem UM Methodist Church

Four-Given from Salem  UM Church

Salem UM Church Choir

Thanks Christy for sending the photos!

National Night Out In Pocomoke City 2012

Pocomoke City's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT  2012

Hosted by the Pocomoke City Police Department

The kids loved this!  But then kids have the energy.  The older I become the more amazed I am with the things children can and will do.  Note:  to enter this house of a thousand bounces you have to crawl through a small door, or so it seemed.  Once inside you just bounce up and down, fall down, get up,  fall down again and continue that same routine for what seemed to me forever.  The amazing part, to me,  is when you have completed all the bouncing you crawl out the small door, get to your feet and continue onto something else.  Amazing!

Pocomoke City Manager Russ Blake and wife Lynn with Councilwoman Tracey Cottman

Officer Perkins with one of the city crew workers, I believe.

Mike Dean with Lt. Green and some other Pocomoke City Police Officers

Mayor Bruce Morrison with Councilwoman Diane Downing and Councilwoman Tracey Cottman

In this photo:  Rhonda Sewell, wife of Pocomoke City Police Chief, Councilwoman Downing, Mayor Morrison, Laura Morrison and Councilwoman Cottman.

Pictured with PCPD Chief Kelvin Sewell

What an honor it was to have Sen. Jim Mathias (left to right), MD State Police Commander of the Berlin Barracks- Lt. Earl Starner and Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby  attending the National Night Out in Pocomoke.

Also attending: Investigator for the Wor. Co. State's Attorney  Office- Rick Taylor and Special Investigator fof the Wor. Co. State's Attorney Office. 

Officer Perkins with Mike Dean

PFC 1st Class Ralph Corbin with Lt. Earl Starner and Tfc. Orndorff

from the MD. State Police Barracks in Berlin.  He is also a K-9 Handler.

These 3 were having a great time but didn't stick around longe enough to give me their names.

National Night Out events have proven to be effective all across America. 

Each National Night Out is an inexpensive and enjoyable  evening to promote neighborhood spirit and  police/community partnerships.  The outcome is to create a safer and more productive neighborhood, not just in one community but all across the nation.

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell has certainly kept his word when he wrote in   his Mission Statement "to provide the highest quality of police service" and to "develop a partnership with the community". What he has done in just a few short months with his department and for the great town of Pocomoke City is outstanding.

Be sure to thank them.

Pocomoke City "National Night Out" 2012

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell and the Pocomoke City Police Department did an excellant job  in hosting the National Night Out in Pocomoke last night.  I'm sure lots of the planning was left up to Angel and some others and they did a marvelous job!  A big thank you to all of you from me.  Great job!!

Pocomoke City certainly has had lots of great things happening in the past few months.  Most of  accomplishments  had been on the drawing board for quite awhile.  New restaurants, ribbon cutting ceremonies, a block party, a new station for the Pocomoke City Police Department, a new Pocomoke City Police Chief....the list goes on.  However, as excited as we all are when these things come around there is always a part in some (including myself)  that think of those that have passed this lifetime and wish so much they were here to enjoy what would have made them so proud also. 

 Councilman Honis Cane, Mayor Curt Lippoldt and Councilman Bob Hawkins....  They would be excited.  Most of all they would be proud.

The late Councilman Bob Hawkins in a photograph with Retired Pocomoke City Police Chief J.D. Ervin.

Mayor Bruce Morrison with Pocomoke City Chief Kelvin Sewell

Thanks for everything Mr. Mayor and Chief!

Laura and Mayor Morrison

Chief Sewell and Laura.  By the way, that's my husband in the background.  Bless his heart.  I drug him right from work to Cypress Park.  I appreciate the fact that he understands how important it is for me to be in Pocomoke and how much I love these people.....(they let me take their pictures)  Besides, my husband keeps upgrading my cameras so it's partly "his fault".

The first person to greet me at the park yesterday evening was someone I have known forever and had not seen for many years.  That's Oscar Townsend on the left with Councilman Don Malloy, Chief Sewell, and Councilman Rob Clarke.

Most of us were thinking hot dogs for dinner but hamburgers and french fries were served.  These guys did some fast grilling and lots of it.  Thanks to all of you.  It was great!

OC 104 kept the music going....and going....

 Pocomoke Karate showed all of us what they could do.  The young people are amazing!  The discipline they have is just amazing...even for the tiny ones.

Not a very nice photo of the small dog.  He was standing in line and seemed to actually have a smile on his tiny face. 

I believe this is Pocomoke City Police Lt. Green speaking with a couple of gentlemen who stopped by for National Night Out.


There's more............