Pocomoke City National Night Out

What a beautiful night in Cypress Park  and what an enjoyable time!

I couldn't help but remember the two words that Mayor Morrison spoke about in a speech of his not very long ago.  Two key words.  Pride and proud.  This was my first experience with the National Night Out event and I can't imagine being in another town other than Pocomoke.

Mr. Mayor, I am Pocomoke PROUD!  I always have been.  But now, more than ever.  Pocomoke's the greatest and if any of you do not agree you just aren't trying hard enough! 

This was my first experience with the National Night Out function and I can't imagine being in another town other than Pocomoke.
 I don't think I have ever seen so many people milling around in the same world as I have tonight.  Everyone, young, old, black, white, rich or poor all seemed to be on the same page.

Here are some photos from earlier this evening.  I will have lots more when the sun comes up....Right now, I need some sleep.

Thanks for a wonderful evening and for the invitation, Chief Sewell! 

Gotta love those Virginia boys!! 
Another Virginian that takes his loved one back to Pocomoke for National Night Out! 

Thank you OC104 for being in Pocomoke.  I'm not a hip-hop lover but what you did play was great. Still couldn't find a soul to dance with me!

Hamburgers sure didn't last long!  These guys worked hard and the hamburgers with french fries were great!

More to follow.........

Pocomoke ~ National Night Out 2012 Is Tonight !!

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell 

 Invites the Pocomoke Citizens to attend

the

2012 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Cypress Park

Tuesday,  August 7, 2012

6:00 PM until 9:00 PM

Come out to join the Pocomoke City Police, businesses and citizens in a night of gathering and friendship.

Food and drink - while supply lasts.

BROADCASTING LIVE

OC 104  and DJ STRAIGHT UP!

Sponsors for the event are:

Masonic Lodge

Pepsi

Sharp Energy

Tysons

Kiwanis Club

and more........

SEE YOU THERE..........

CYPRESS PARK TOMORROW!!

A Prehistoric Concert For ALL Ages !

DinoRock Presents "Dinosaur  Babies"

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

2:00 P.M.

At the STAGE in CYPRESS PARK

Funded by Eastern Shore Regional Library

National Flag Week /4

NATIONAL FLAG WEEK

CYPRESS PARK

POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND

The only time a flag should be allowed to twist and turn is when it dances in the wind.B



What you may not know:

Superintendent Bill East of the Dept. of Public Works for Pocomoke City along with his crew are responsible for the large flag in Cypress Park and the flags displayed along the sidewalk in downtown Pocomoke City.

Bill tries to keep two flags on hand at all times in case one becomes damaged. He tries to make sure the flag has been taken down when high winds are predicted so there will be no damage to the flag or the pole. But Eastern Shore weather is not always pretictable and it's not always convenient to lower a 20' x 30' American flag under any circumstances. Flags of this size are pricey Bill and his crew, because of their special care for the flag, are helping to save the city tax dollars and always making sure that we are able to enjoy the greatest symbol of our country.

Thanks Bill! And thank you to your crew of great workers who make sure the American flag is protected. It is always the first thing I look for when I am downtown...before the red light!

NATIONAL FLAG WEEK/3

NATIONAL FLAG WEEK

Photo was taken from inside the restaurant on March 16, 2012. I couldn't wait for the windows to be installed to take this photo! B

Here's some flag news you may not know.....

The American flag in Cypress Park measures 20' x 30'. Although the flags have never been weighed it is guessed that any of the flags will weigh close to 60 pounds. It takes at least three men to handle a flag of this size making sure it never touches the ground. The term for the task of raising and lowering the flag is "striking the colors". (please correct me if this is incorrect)

Pocomoke Farmers & Flea Market OPEN

Downtown Pocomoke City

Farmers  & Flea Market

OPEN FRIDAY

AT 7:00 am

FOR THIS WEEKEND HOURS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED

Saturday and Sunday

7:00 AM until 5:00 PM

Get there early for the best produce!

NO VENDOR FEES

Nature Trail Spring Cleaning

 Pocomoke Nature Trail Spring Cleaning

By Bill Kerbin

A group of naval personnel from the Surface Warfare Center at Wallops Island was prepared to trek into the Pocomoke nature trail for a cleanup prior to the summer season.

Don Malloy, Pocomoke City Council member, said that this is the second year that volunteers from the naval installation have worked to clean up the trail.

Pictured are: (left to right) Jonathan Spalding, Melanie Brink, Malloy, David Corey, and David Caison. They spent an afternoon last week cutting out brush and cleaning up the trail. 
Photo/Bill Kerbin

GO NAVY!!

Many thanks to Bill Kerbin.

More PHS Prom Photos From Cypress Park

I asked for more photos taken in Cypress Park on Prom Night and I received some!

What a wonderful idea to use  the beauty of Cypress Park as background for prom photos.


These young adults look absolutely elegant yet comfortable in formal wear and the photos are wonderful.


Matt Whyte and Amber Hall




Robbie Stancil, Austin McGee, Matt Whyte

Group Photo

Taken Saturday May 5, 2012
PHS Prom

 











 

Thank you Sandee Whyte for sending the photos !

Photos In the Park....

The Pocomoke High School Junior-Senior Prom was held Saturday May 5, 2012

Before the prom a group of prom attendees had photos taken in Pocomoke's  Cypress Park.

This lovely looking couple had their photo taken while posing on the footbridge located at the Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden. 

If  anyone from this group has photos to share that were taken in Cypress Park please send them to me.  I would be more than glad to post them.

The Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden

The Olive Lippoldt  Tidal Wetland Garden

 Cypress Park

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Very shortly after my first visit to the Olive Lippoldt Memorial Tidal Garden.

A group of sailors from  the Wallops Island Station were the first to volunteer to assist in the completion of the  foot bridge over the tidal garden.  Last fall they were on hand to volunteer their services for work needed for the extension of the Nature Trail located in the back of  Cypress Park.

Please take the time to get out and visit Cypress Park.  This is your park and the extrance fee costs nothing.  Cypress Parks provides a place for chidren to run, an  area for a picnic and plenty of shade or sunshine and fresh air.   Don't forget to take a walk across the footbridge to see what living creatures my be there.  The plaques around the garden will provide you will all the infomation you need.  See what you can discover.  Take a photo of what you find, send it to me and I will post it for everyone to see.  And even if you find nothing send me a photo of  your  family member on the bridge and I will post that also.

The wonderful group of Sailors that have given their free time to volunteer in a town far from their own hometown will never be forgotten.  The gracious woman, Olive Lippoldt, that the tidal park was named in honor of will never be forgotten.  So Pocomoke it's time  for you  to sign up and be part of the plan. 

Let's continue  with the plans made to make the  Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden and  Nature Trail even better than it is.

Volunteer your time.
Here's the link to previous photos of the garden.
http://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2012/04/olive-lippoldt-tidal-wetland-garden_21.html

GO NAVY !!

The Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden ~ Cypress Park

The Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden

Cypress Park ~ Pocomoke City, Maryland

April 5, 2012

If you venture into Cypress Park, just beyond the flag you will see what looks like to some nothing but weeds and overgrown brush.  Oh, how far from the reality of what this truly is.

The tidal garden was the idea of Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker  some years ago. 

This selected area may look like an unkept or forgotten about area in the park but the grasses and dead looking twigs are quite essecential to the birds, insects and water life that share our space.


The photo below was taken from a Delmarva Discovery Center newsletter http://delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/documents/August09-Email.pdf.  in 2009.  Students and workers at the DDC helped clean in and around the garden.

More recently Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker and Don Malloy have been working to control/remove the invasive wetland grass known as phragmites from the area and replace it with other natural growth, such as the Marshmallow (althaea officinalis) which blooms in mid summer.

Which almost brings us up to speed....

This is the latest project for the tidal gardens. 

Encircling the tidal garden is a graveled path with reading stations along the way providing all the information you  need to understand what occurs in tidal areas like this, what lives there and how important they are.

The foot bridge (not completed in these photos) will provide the visitor a better look at the area.  The Delmarva Discovery Center uses this are quite often in their nature walks.  And as you can see in some of the photos the DDC is just a short walk to Cypress Park.

More photos of the foot bridge nearer completion will be posted soon.  Before going I think it's  very important to mention the lovely person for which this garden was named.

The Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden is in honor of the wife of Curt Lippoldt, Mayor of Pocomoke City for many years.

She was an elementary school teacher  in Pocomoke City and well loved, not just by her students but by anyone that knew her.  In  July of 1995 Mrs. Lippoldt died and it only seems fitting that this tidal garden be nurtured and continued.

There is still plenty to do not just here in the tidal garden but on the nature trail at the back of Cypress Park also. 

And here's a parting thought.... If  Mrs. Olive Lippoldt was your teacher or the teacher for your children wouldn't you like to volunteer your time, in memory of her, to keep her memory alive and so that others may enjoy the great outdoors? 

Downtown Pocomoke On Thursday

It was a beautiful day yesterday in Pocomoke and it was so great being able to spend a few hours of my day there.  There is so much going on in preparation for the new restaurant to open and getting the new police station completed so the big move can be made.  What a big difference it will make in Pocomoke City when completed and I have a few photos to share later.


But first I want to share with you a group of workers that never seem to get acknowledged .......except for a written thank you from time to time.  I've never seen any  pictures of them at work!  I have some photos of these great people and I should have them posted by lunch time today.  Just have  patience with me. 


But in the meantime here's a photo of the great American flag that always flys so proudly in Cypress Park.

Once the windows were revealed on the new restaurant I made it my goal to get a photo of the flags reflection.  If nothing else had happened worth talking about yesterday at least this goal had been achieved.

Pocomoke Cypress Park and Hurricane Irene

Pocomoke Cypress Park

Sunday, August 28, 2011

After Hurricane Irene

After The Storm

The largest tree closest to the American Flag lost some branches and its very top cracked and fell.

I love this tree.  My family used this tree many times as the "wait for me there" tree. Or "go no farther than" tree.  I hope it lives.

Many of us have seen Cypress Park like this quite a few times. 

Many years ago when Feldman's Furniture was in business there were a few times when warehouse merchandise had to be taken to the second floor.  During that same time of flooding water would run into the backyard of what was once known the Simon Helig home.  Water would also  cover the tennis courts.

Many people were left without electricity due to hurricane Irene, including a few businesses downtown.  City Hall operated on Monday with a partial staff and is in full operation today along with the other stores and businesses. 

The Delmarva Discovery Center is OPEN today but has no phone service.

And I imagine the water in the park is almost gone..........

UPDATE On Fires Set In Cypress Park- Arrest Made

From the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office

 On August 22, 2011, the Pocomoke Police Department arrested and charged

Anthony Deshield of Pocomoke for setting fires in Cypress Park.

The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded  to Cypress Park in Pocomoke City on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 6:46 am for several fires in the park area.  Damage was done to a pavillion, restrooms and childrens playground equipment.

  Deshield with 2nd Deg. Arson, 2nd Deg. Malicious Burning and Malicious Destruction of property of another.

 The arrest is the result of a joint investigation by the Pocomoke Police Department and the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office.

Deshields is presently being held in the Worcester County Jail without bond.

According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office these fires are not linked to the fire extinguished by the Pocomoke City Police Department in a housing complex back in July of this year.

Fires Set At Cypress Park

This morning, Sunday, August 21, 2011 the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded to a fire in Cypress Park.  Upon their arrival they found  several  small fires.

Small fires were found in the pavillion located towards the back of Cypress Park, the restrooms and the childrens playground!

What a shame! 

If my memory is  correct those restrooms have recently had work done to them.

Regardless, this will take money and someones time to clean this up.  And playground equipment is not cheap. 

According to Dicky Gladding, PCVFC, and officer in charge, the fires were extingquished quckly.

At this time the fires are being investigated by Rodney Sharpley of  The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office and the Pocomoke City Police Dept.

If you have any information about these fires please contact:

 Rodney Sharpley @ Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office - 410-632-5666
Pocomoke City Police Department - 410-957-1600

Photos- Pocomoke fire department.

"National Night Out"

National Night Out – August 2, 2011

POCOMOKE CITY TO JOIN CITIES NATIONWIDE FOR

“AMERICA’S NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME”

          On Tuesday, August 2rd, neighborhoods throughout Pocomoke City are being invited to join forces with thousands of Communities nationwide for the “28^th Annual National Night Out” (NNO) crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored locally by Pocomoke City Police Department/Chief JD Ervin, will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 States, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, over 35 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 2, 2011.

          National Night Out is designed to: (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police- community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

          From 5 PM to 9 PM on Tuesday August 2, 2011, residents in neighborhoods throughout Pocomoke City and across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors and POLICE.

          The event location will be Downtown Pocomoke City at the Cypress Park.

We are encouraging businesses to set up vendor tables, anyone wishing to participate please contact Angel Thornes @ 410-957-1600. 

Pow-Wow This Weekend In Pocomoke Cypress Park

Written by: Bill Kerbin

POCOMOKE CITY -- Cypress Park will once again be the location for the 18th annual Drums on the Pocomoke Native American Indian Pow-Wow and Festival hosted by the Assateague People's Tribe of Delmarva on May 21-22. The pow-wow grounds will open to the public at 10 a.m. each day and close at 5 p.m. There is a $3 donation for adults over 12, and children 12 & under are free with a paying adult.

The grand entry begins at noon, followed by the flag song and veteran's honoring song. All vetrans are encouraged to particatate. Throughout the day there will also be demonstrations of the different varieties of Native American Indian dancing, including grass dancing, traditional men's and womens southern and northern styles, and fancy and jingle dress dances. There will be two dances in which public can participate -- the friendship dance and a children's candy dance.

The Host Drum for the weekend will be White Buffalo. Snow Owl of the Abenaki Tribe will be the emcee.

The lead female dancer this year will be Cynthia Adkins from Pocomoke. There will be numerous Native American craft vendors from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and New York selling leather, fur hides, jewelry, dreamcatchers, beads, blankets, herbs and homemade soaps and other numerous handmade crafts. Joan Filmer will be selling her exquisite beaded necklaces, earrings, and superb beadwork.

The Accohonnok Tribe of Bending Water Park/Marion Station will be selling Indian tacos, fried bread, buffalo burgers and other tasty treats. This year the tribe will be raffling a handcrafted knife made by the Assateague Peoples Chief Medicine Cat and a Pendleton blanket, "Navajo Water Blanket," which features a dragonfly on it, valued at $300.

This year the Pow-Wow will also include Pearl Beamer, who has been a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator and educator for 20 years. She and her husband, Jimmy "Two Hawks" Beamer Jr., take in orphaned, injured and sick wildlife. They specialize in birds of prey. They will have two red-tailed hawks, Wakon and Luta, who would have starved the death in the wild if it had not been for the Beamers.

Guests are reminded to bring their cameras.

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110519/WCT01/105190308/Pow-Wow-slated-in-Pocomoke?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Worcester County Times|s

HEY POCOMOKE !!! IT'S CYPRESS FESTIVAL TIME

35th ANNUAL CYPRESS FESTIVAL

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 Admission $2.00

Rides and Midway by Sherwood Amusements

*Wristband Special Night

Bay Queen at the City Docks: Cruise our beautiful Pocomoke River from the City Docks!

Visit the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Table

for Duck Derby Tickets **50/50 Tickets ** Information ** Lost and Found

**Souvenirs and Retail Items for Sale

6:00 PM Admission Gates Open – Rides Start

6:00 PM Opening Ceremonies w/ROTC, Cub Scouts, City Officials and Pocomoke Elks Lodge

7:00 PM Little Miss/Miss Cypress Pageant

8:00 PM – 9:00 PM Karate and Judo Demonstrations by Pocomoke Karate & Judo

10:00PM Gates Close Ride Tickets--$1.00 for 1 or $20 for 25 tickets

Thursday, June 10th, 2010 Admission $2.00

Rides and Midway by Sherwood Amusements

*Wristband Special Night

Bay Queen at the City Docks: Cruise our beautiful Pocomoke River from the City Docks!

Visit the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Table

for Duck Derby Tickets **50/50 Tickets ** Information ** Lost and Found

**Souvenirs and Retail Items for Sale

6:00 PM Admission Gates Open and Rides Start

6:30 PM Championship Awards

7:00 PM Pocomoke Idol w/ DJ Big Al

10:00 PM Gates Close Ride Tickets--$1.00 for 1 or $20 for 25 tickets

Friday, June 11th, 2010 Admission $3.00

Rides and Midway by Sherwood Amusements

Bay Queen at the City Docks: Cruise our beautiful Pocomoke River from the City Docks!

Visit the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Table

for Duck Derby Tickets **50/50 Tickets ** Information ** Lost and Found

**Souvenirs and Retail Items for Sale

Look for Sillee Willee the clown who will be walking the grounds

Sponsored by Hickman Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Inc.

6:00 PM Admission Gates Open – Rides Start

6:00 PM -8:45 PM Pocomoke Survivor

6:00 PM -8:45 PM Tug of War

6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Footloose- 80’s Music

11:00PM Gates Close Ride Tickets--$1.00 for 1 or $20 for 25 tickets

Saturday, June 12th, 2010 Admission $3.00

Rides and Midway by Sherwood Amusements

*Wristband Special Night 12-4 pm

Bay Queen at the City Docks: Cruise our beautiful Pocomoke River from the City Docks!

Visit the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce Hospitality Table

for Duck Derby Tickets **50/50 Tickets ** Information ** Lost and Found **Souvenirs and Retail Items for Sale

Look for Sillee Willee the clown who will be walking the grounds

Sponsored by Hickman Heating, Plumbing, Air Conditioning Inc.

Coast Guard Boat Tours and Life-Saving Demonstrations.

**depending on availability, emergencies take priority**

10:00 AM Pocomoke 5K Race Starts- Sponsored by Atlantic General Hospital

11:00 AM Gates Open

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pocomoke Big Fish

12:00 PM Rides Start

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Rain Gutter Regatta brought to you by Cub Scout Pack 143

1:00 PM Car Show by Crabtown Cruisers

1:00 PM Bike Show

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Pocomoke Potato Gun Challenge

TBA (according to tide) Duck Derby

6:30PM-10:00 PM Midnight Country Express

10:00 PM Fireworks - Sponsored by Pocomoke City

11:00 PM Gates Close

Ride Tickets--$1.00 for 1 or $20 for 25 tickets