SHORE BEEF & BBQ

THURSDAY

LUNCH & DINNER

SPECIALS

Lunch Special

Pit Beef Sandwich w/ Side

Drink ~ $7.95

Dinner Special

1/2 Rack Ribs & 1/2 Chicken

2 Sides ~ $17.95

3rd Annual Fintastic Festival

A Different View of the New Pocomoke Restaurant

Pocomoke River

Sunday  May 27, 2012

Here's a totally different look at the restaurant being built between the Delmarva Discovery Center and the Pocomoke River.

Since I can not walk on water and my husband sold our boat and jet skis so  long ago to begin the hobby of mud bogging I have never been able to photograph the restaurant from this angle myself. 

In just a few more weeks the long wait will be over.  Boaters and jet skiers will be able to take advantage of the FREE docking at the new restaurant while enjoying a meal or even just a few drinks either from the deck or inside.  I'm looking forward to it.

A big thank you to Bill and Sue Tull for sending me these photos to share.  Thank you for caring  about Pocomoke City, as many of us do, and enough about my venture (to capture history being made through photos)  and for knowing how important my "mission" is. 

SHORE BEEF & BBQ ~ Wednesday Specials

WEDNESDAY SPECIALS

LUNCH

Sandwich Special

Pulled Chicken BLT w/ side

Drink  ~  $8.95

DINNER SPECIAL

1/2 Rack of Ribs & 1/2 Chicken

w/ 2 Sides ~ $17.95

Legislative Updates From Delegate Mike McDermott

May. 18th, 2012

Field Notes…“Special Session Pirates”

By Delegate Mike McDermott

Behaving more akin to pirates than elected legislators, I witnessed first hand a budget slush fund crafted for the O’Malley-Brown administration and an overall budget increase of $938 million in new taxes and spending. All this in a three day session where the fix was in before we ever arrived in Annapolis.

As I stated to the governor at Monday night’s protest on the Lawyer’s Mall: “If you insist on behaving like pirates…you need to strike the Maryland colors on the State House and run up the Jolly Roger!!!”

The budget that was in place in April was a good spending plan. It increased the budget by over $700 million but was within the projected revenues. It also did not call for any tax or fee increases, no pension shifts to the counties for teacher retirement pay, and no transfers of any “trust” funds (such as Transportation or Bay Restoration). This budget, arguably the best spending plan in decades to come out of Annapolis, was not enough for most of the democrats who rule Maryland.

The new budget does several things to increase spending by a billion dollars. First, it increases Income Tax rates on wage earners making $100,000 or more and couples earning $150,000 or better. Second, it transfers teacher pensions (paid for since 1927 by the state) to county governments. The budget also adopts other fees and taxes which will provide additional reasons not to start or expand a business in Maryland at a time when our economy continues to struggle.

Another interesting item is the “Budget Restoration Fund” established in this new supplemental budget through which all of the new taxes, fees, and transfers will be collected and spent. The bill establishes this as a gubernatorial slush fund that uses the word “may” instead of “shall” when directing where the money can be spent. Essentially, this vast amount of money is not required to be spent for any of the purposes for which it was collected. We tried to change that one word with an amendment, but it was shot down.

In fact, many amendments were offered , mostly by Republicans, which would have provided better guidance to this bill or would have cut back some of the burden that will be borne by Maryland’s middle class. They were summarily defeated with around 7 to 10 Democrats voting with the loyal opposition to try and curb the madness.

Here’s how some of the Income Tax increases break down:
The new tax rates, by income brackets, are:

·                             $125,001 to $150,000 will go from 4.75 percent to 5.25 percent

·                             $150,001 to $250,000 will go from5 percent to 5.5 percent

·                             Incomes above $250,000 to be taxed at 5.75 percent

Joint filers in the higher brackets also will pay more:

·                             $150,001 to $175,000 will go from 4.75 percent to 5 percent

·                             $175,001 to $225,000 will go from 5 percent to 5.25 percent

·                             $225,001 to $300,000 will go from 5 percent to 5.5 percent

·                             Incomes above $300,000 to be taxed at 5.75 percent

The government will raise an additional $52 million in the coming year by reducing personal tax exemptions for some tax brackets.
For individuals with federal adjusted gross incomes above $100,000, the exemption will be reduced from $2,400 to $1,600. The amount will be reduced from $1,800 to $800 for earners who make more than $150,000, and will be eliminated for those earning over $200,000. There will be similar reductions for taxpayers filing jointly.
You can get ready to feel the pain very soon. In fact, democrats rejected an amendment that would have only made the tax apply beginning January 1, 2013. Since it will be in effect this year, payroll deductions will be double for affected wage earners during the coming 6-months. Essentially, you’ll experience a double hit courtesy of the Special Session.
The transfer of the teacher pensions will result in  long term budget pain for county governments. This costs will, without a doubt, migrate to the tax payers through additional local taxes. The counties simply cannot absorb this hit from the state in such a down turned economy. The budget act also enacts the extortion override of county tax caps thereby authorizing the state to withhold county revenues and send them directly to the local Board of Education if a county cannot meet their Maintenance of Effort (MOE) spending obligations. This is a terrible act and I doubt it would even survive a Constitutional challenge in the courts.
There are one year “sweeteners” in the act designed to cushion the blow to local government, but they are a false hope. Even the $14 million MOE adjustment for Wicomico County pales when stacked against the longer term obligations of these pension funds. When the Thornton Act was passed in 2002, the General Assembly failed to identify a funding mechanism. Well, a decade later and they have now identified the funding source: County Government. Unfunded mandates continue to wreck havoc on tax payers.

If there is anything from which to draw encouragement from this latest act of piracy, it would have to be the final vote in the House:  77-60. For all of the hue and cry about a lack of “bi-partisanship” exhibited in the General Assembly, true bi-partisanship was displayed from those opposing this monster tax increase (consisting of 42-R’s and 18-D’s). Those 77 votes in favor are only democrats.

During the debate, I customarily projected my voice which prompted the Speaker to state that we should use our “inside voice”. Here is my response to his request. Pay particular attention at the very end to the Speakers comment...no truer words were ever spoken.

* How they voted:   On the shore, only the democrats voted for the tax and spend bills. Delegate Conway  and Delegate Cane  voted for both bills (Budget and Revenue-Tax bill). Senator Mathias  voted for the Budget Act and then against the Revenue-Tax bill.
Delegates Otto, Echardt, Haddaway-Riccio, and myself voted against both bills. Senator Colburn also voted against both bills.

Be Sure To Give Chief Sewell A Big Wave....

Taken from "Why Do We Kill?" written by Kelvin Sewell & Stephen Janis

Case File 11- pages. 114, 115

Here is a part of what the current Chief Kelvin Sewell says about his first days in Pocomoke.  New to Pocomoke, and a Lieutenant with the Pocomoke City Police Department  at the time, he had an experience that we all think nothing of.....a simple wave of the hand. 

"I was standing outside the Pocomoke City P.D., waiting for a car, I think.  As I stood there waiting, I noticed someone across the street waving.  Instinctively I turned around to see who the person was waving to.

Suddenly I realized the woman was waving at me.

......That's what crossed my mind when I waved back at the woman in Pocomoke City.  It was a good moment:  I felt like I was a part of something, a community.  That they trusted me."

I hope by now you have read the book and have a true appreciation for what he has  written.  Pocomoke is like no other town.  And Baltimore, even with the beauty that is there, is just different. 

I, for one, appreciate the way Chief Sewell feels about the town  I grew up in.  I miss Pocomoke and times  and I'm only a few miles away.  And  it's always nice to run into him whenever I am in Pocomoke to take photos....because I'm certainly not going to be there to commit a crime!

A few days ago, while  driving by the police department  I stopped on Second Street to yell a "hello" to  Chief Sewell.  Councilman Malloy was with me since we were headed to the new restaurant to take photos.  Teasingly,  I offered the  Chief the opportunity to ride along in the back seat....the windows are tinted and no one would be able to see him.  He declined so I shared my freshly picked local strawberries with him. 

And then on the way home I thought about the woman in his book that had waved to him those few months ago. And I recalled what he had written that led to his confusion in a simple wave.  I actually felt a little  sad for the Chief.  He's probably never been offered  strawberries like that before....  Probably the only thing from a car window he has ever witnessed is a gun.  That's really sad.  Wish I had left the whole quart!

Honestly, Chief Sewell is a wonderful person, is doing a remarkable job and he does like Pocomoke!   Be sure to give him a big wave.

All of you locals have seen the new sign in front of the soon to be Police Station.  It looks wonderful and I like where it has been placed.    Cameras have been placed on the building and from what I could tell on the inside too. 

When they make the move from Second Street to Market  Street  the department  will probably the   have  much needed new furniture and supplies already in place.   Pocomoke City Council, at the last meeting,   approved a certain  dollar amount of  to go towards new items.

Photos taken Friday  May 11, 2012

Downtown Pocomoke City- The New Mini-park

Pocomoke City Downtown Coordinator, Angela Manos, has done a wonderful, (actually amazing) job with turning her ideas into realities for downtown Pocomoke.

If you haven't traveled downtown lately maybe you should............

There's so much to see.   Plenty of stores to shop!

Photos of the mini-park.  Market Street and Second Street.

In no time the memories of this lot being empty will be filled with all varieties of summer blossoms. 

However, someone to put in a walkway is seriously needed. 
 Any takers?

Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting Tonight

AGENDA 

POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 P.M., MONDAY

 MAY 7, 2012

CITY HALL

1. Call to Order, Prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  Review and approval of minutes from meeting of April 9, 2012.

3.  Review and approval of bills to be paid.

4.  Authorize Mayor to sign  lease agreement for new restaurant.

5.  Public Hearing on proposed 2013 CDBG and status report on current CDBG projects.

6.  Emergency Resolution No. 459 to authorize submittal of CDBG application and to adopt updated “Section 3 Plan”.

7.  Discuss letter from Andy Clarke, president of Pocomoke City Volunteer Pocomoke Fire Company, Inc. to purchase new slip-in pump and tank unit for their brush fire response unit.  Total cost $11,185.

8.  Consider request from DPGA to use Winter Quarters Golf Course for a tournament on Friday morning June 15.

9.  Second Reading of Res. No 457 to authorize USDA loan to purchase new ambulance.

10.  Second Reading of Res. No. 458 to refinance loan with new police department building with USDA funds.

11.  Emergency Resolution No. 460 to approve a three year lease with Ford Motor Credit for a new Ford police vehicle purchased for the Police Department, and allowing the Mayor to sign documents relating to this lease.

12.  City Manager to discuss proposed regulation of interior furnishings left on open porches, balconies or other exposed areas.


Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.

AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE TIME OF CONVENING.

The Rural Sign Painter Is Back !

The Rural Sign Painter is back and, as usual, I intend on catching his works of art  every chance I get.

Shore Beef & BBQ- "The Summer 7 Days A Week" Begins

Beginning Monday Shore Beef & BBQ begins its summer hours and  will be OPEN 7 days a week !

Mondays and Tuesdays will be

"Surprise Seafood Sandwich Day"

MONDAY LUNCH SPECIAL

Fried Shrimp Big Boy Sandwich

(topped with lettuce, tomato, seafood mayo,  6 golden shrimp)

w/ Pickle and Chips & Drink ~ $9.75

Reminder:  All of our great sandwiches are also available for lunch.

Looking forward to spicing up Shore Beef & BBQ !

SEE YOU THERE

The New Pocomoke City Restaurant

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Sunday   April 29, 2012

Due to a few other obligations for the past few days I haven't been able to get to Pocomoke for any amount of time.  I dropped by late Sunday afternoon and before I crossed the bridge I noticed the lighting that had been mounted.... and they look wonderful!

The brickwork has been extended to the back of the restaurant.  I can only imagine what a tedious job that was.  But the work is beautiful and complements the entire restaurant and setting so well.

Work is still being done inside the restaurant and from what I understand great  things are being done in the kitchen....that's a good thing because I think we are all just about ready to have a meal there!

With every week that passes opening day is that much closer and it's  closer now than it  was  in December. 

Once open,  the restaurant will feature indoor dining with windows to view the river or dining on the deck.  Either way you'll have quite a view of the river and its surroundings.

And remember:  NO FEE for docking your boat.  And NO FEE for the beauty that surrounds you.

 A big thankyou to my wonderful husband for making sure I complete my mission.
(Someone else who is "just as neat as papertowels".)

Saturday, May 5th - Donation Day at the Delmarva Discovery Center

Come explore the Delmarva Discovery Center on Donation Day and choose your own admission price!

Always wondered what’s inside of the Delmarva Discovery Center?

Love the museum and want to give a special donation?

On Saturday May 5th visitors will be given an envelope to return at the end of your tour with your chosen donation enclosed.

Donations will be anonymous unless you wish otherwise.

This is your chance to visit the Delmarva Discovery Center, a 16,000 square foot living museum of the cultural and natural history of the Eastern Shore. See our 6,000 gallon aquarium, learn about Native American history, try your hand tonging for oysters or climb aboard our replica Steamboat.

This is your museum! Come see what it’s all about!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information contact the Delmarva Discovery Center at 410.957.9933

Chincoteague Seafood Festival

The 2012 Chincoteague Spring Seafood Festival May 5 at Tom's Cove Park...Noon to 4 p.m.

Call the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce for tickets. 757-336-6161

Red Hills Fire ~ Sign Post, Virginia April 2012

My husband and I took a ride to Red Hills in the Sign Post area  on Saturday to see  the damage from recent fires in the area.  It always baffles me how these things happen and continue to happen. 

So many local people have great memories about being there in days  gone by. 

We should all be proud of those fireman  and the forestry division who,  for a few days in a  row,  fought those fires in the wooded areas of Red Hills.  Even the paved road is narrow and hardly accomodates a large car.  I can't imagine so many fire trucks equipped with men and women moving around.  They're just good at what they do.  Their job is not easy and we are so very fortunate that we have so many brave men and women willing to drop what they are doing, leave their meals, jump out of bed with the only thing on their minds is fire and getting the job done in the least amount of time.  It doesn't always work out that way and while we were snug in our beds or sitting back watching the television these brave souls were out.  Those fires very easily could have turned into the raging fires we  only see on televison. 

Please remember to thank them for what they do and for how much they give to not just one community but to all communities by being there when called to serve. 

 You are the greatest!

Photos don't tell the entire story of what it looks like in the wooded areas that sit there charred while the rest of the trees continue to blossom.  I counted 3 - or maybe 4- separate burned areas leading from the paved road on towards the water.  Here are just a few photos.......

Something About Dick Clark Locals My Not Remember

By this time the would knows of the passing of Dick Clark yesterday at the age of 82 from a massive heart attack.

Yesterday evening "tk"- the person responsible for all the interesting history from around our area- left a comment under the original Dick Clark post.  I was afraid alot of you would miss the comment so here it is:

tk for PPE has left a new comment on your post "Dick Clark Dies At 82":

"In the late 1940's the parents of Dick Clark's girlfriend, Babrara Mallery, moved to Salisbury from Syracuse, NY. She attended Salisbury State College for a couple of years before transferring to another college. Clark was working at WFIL in Philadelphia at the time and made frequent trips to Salisbury to visit Barbara. As referenced in the book American Bandstand "...which necessitated what Clark described as seventeen-hour 'sheer suicide' motor trips in his heaterless '34 Ford convertible in the dead of winter." They married in 1952; divorced in 1961.

Dick Clark made a guest appearance as MC at a fund raising teen record hop at the Salisbury armory along with WBOC's George Hack (who hosted a weekly live TV dance show on Saturday afternoons). Clark also participated in Salisbury's Christmas parade one year."

tk

Downtown Pocomoke~ This Weekend

At The Mar-Va Theater This Weekend

Friday, April 20th at 7 PM

Sunday, April 22nd at 2 PM

Tickets: $5
www.marvatheater.com

Saturday, April 21st at 7 PM

Progress Continues.........

The New Restaurant

Pocomoke City, Maryland

Thursday  April 12, 2012

Things were on the move around the restaurant during the first part of the week.

A fence has been erected to hide the back of the restaurant, which is a good idea.

No matter how small the job something is always being done in the new restaurant. 

On April 5th when I took photos the entire walls had already been painted with a base coat.  I don't mind telling you that those walls were painted with the brightest white I had ever seen....UGH!

In talking with Councilman Malloy and hearing his news I KNEW I couldn't wait for another  week to pass....

This is what I found - no not this......

THIS!!!  A burst of color!!

I'm not the world's best photographer but the camera has done a nice job on giving you some idea of the choice of blues.  It's beautiful.   And as for me I don't think another color would suit this restaurant considering where it sits.

The hardest work, I would imagine,  has been completed.  Remember that the only thing on this site just a few months ago was dirt.....those photos are on this blog too.  I've watched this building grow.  I've met some wonderful people along the way.  And most of those wonderful people are hard working people right from good old Pocomoke!  They are your sons, your brothers, your husbands or your neighbor.  They helped build this masterpiece that now sits and overlooks the Pocomoke River.  Each and every business, whether from Pocomoke City or not,  has done an outstanding job.

 I know how to enter the building. I know where the EXITS are.  I've found the restrooms. Now I'm just waiting on the kitchen............

(On site this day was Tapmans.)

Something New Downtown

In case you haven't made the trip downtown in a while..........

This arrived yesterday.  I guess someone realized that the spot  needed some TLC.... just like I always have.

SHORE BEEF & BBQ

THE ALL DAY

FRIDAY SPECIAL

FRIDAY SPECIAL

Pulled Pork Sandwich (any way) w/ Side

Drink ~ $7.50

For those new to the area or traveling through,  Shore Beef & BBQ is located on Rt. 13 South in Virginia just before the intersection at T's Corner