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Monday, May 7, 2012
Photos In the Park....
Shore Beef & BBQ- "The Summer 7 Days A Week" Begins
Sunday, May 6, 2012
TIME MACHINE ... "An Eastern Shore Miser.- No more curious or interesting character perhaps ever lived on the Eastern Shore..."
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
November, 1884
(The Denton Journal)
(Excerpts)
An Eastern Shore Miser.- No more curious or interesting character perhaps ever lived on the Eastern Shore than William J. Handy, of Somerset County, who died last week at the age of 85.
The Handy family is a prominent one in Somerset and Worcester counties, and several of its members have risen to distinction. William J. Handy was born before the 19th century began, on a farm on Jones Creek near Princess Anne, and lived there until he was taken away by an order of the court a year or so ago. He was thoroughly educated and remarkably intelligent. He studied law, but never practiced. He never married. He was of miserly habits, and in slave times, it is said denied his Negroes food enough to keep them from being hungry;- the weekly allowance being a peck of corn and two pounds of bacon. So (they) had an evil reputation throughout the countryside for stealing. He had a hundred slaves and a large-landed estate.
Handy accumulated a large amount of money which he kept hid about his premises, being afraid to trust a bank with it. In 1851 he was robbed of $3,200 which was never recovered.
When he lost his slaves through emancipation, Handy became embittered and enraged. It made him almost helpless, and his lands were never thoroughly cultivated afterwards. And the revenue raised by hiring out slaves was gone, so that he became more miserly than ever, and it is said that his sister who kept house for him, with thousands of dollars around her, did not have enough to eat.
In 1863 a second attempt was made to rob him. The house was entered, but Mr. Handy opened upon the intruders with a double barreled shotgun, and drove them off.
After this affair Mr. Handy kept strict watch and ward over his money. Even in the hottest weather the windows and doors were kept fastened down, and Mr. Handy and his sister led miserable lives. During the night while one slept the other would watch with a double-barreled gun and pistol heavily loaded at hand. Even during the day Mr. Handy kept his gun in his hand and seemed to be constantly afraid somebody would rob him. The farm became a wilderness, and the house almost inaccessible from the bushes and thorns that grew around it.
(In a third robbery attempt he told would-be robbers to go ahead and kill him but his sister persuaded him to relinquish $3,000 in gold. He hired detectives to track down the robbers but when they were located he refused to identify them.)
A short time after this (the robbery) his sister died and he was left alone, and he would have died several years ago from hunger and cold had it not been for the kindness of his neighbors. He would furnish neither food nor raiment for himself, yet he persisted in the house in which he had eked out such a miserable existence, though kind friends offered to care for him at a reasonable figure. But he rejected every generous offer, and would have remained under the old roof until his death had not the house been reduced to ashes. He was then forced to take up quarters elsewhere.
Two years ago he was judged a lunatic and Col. Levin L. Waters was appointed by the court trustee to sell the property and take care of the proceeds.
October, 1893
(The News- Frederick, Md)
The Eastern Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College, near Princess Anne, Somerset County, is rapidly growing to be a flourishing institution.
June, 1959
Mayor Fred W. Parsons announced that construction was to begin on a new boat dock near Pocomoke's Winter Quarters Golf Course. The 28x90 foot dock would cost $1,000 and was expected to last "up to 20 years." Dredging work for the dock would be done by the Norfolk construction company that was currently involved with the building of the new bridge that would be part of the Pocomoke By-pass. The Mayor and City Council felt the new dock would bring an increase in trade in conjunction with a proposed Chincoteague Bay-Pocomoke River Canal.
September, 1983
(Daily News-Record- Harrisonburg, Va.)
(Excerpts)
NAVY MAKES RETURN TO WALLOPS ISLAND
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. (AP)- The United States Navy, which closed its Chincoteague Air Station in 1959, has returned here to break ground for a new $6.8 million combat system center.
The new computer-age facility, a two-story steel frame structure, is to house the Navy's Aegis Combat System Center and is set to be completed in June, 1986, Naval officials said at a ground-breaking ceremony Monday.
The new facility is expected to bring some 120 new civilian and military personnel to the area and officials say they anticipate annual employment increases. The Wallops Island flight facility employs 400 people.
Pocomoke City Mayor Dawson Clarke said he and his town council had visited Washington to lobby for the new center.
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
TIME MACHINE Preview ... " An Eastern Shore Miser.- No more curious or interesting character perhaps ever lived on the Eastern Shore..."
An 1884 news article tells about a local resident from a prominent family in Somerset and Worcester Counties who was highly educated and acquired wealth, but as years passed he chose to eke out a miserable existance.
Read more tomorrow..right here!
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The New Pocomoke City Restaurant
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".)
Friday, May 4, 2012
Saturday, May 5th - Donation Day at the Delmarva Discovery Center
Always wondered what’s inside of the Delmarva Discovery Center?
Love the museum and want to give a special donation?
Donations will be anonymous unless you wish otherwise.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information contact the Delmarva Discovery Center at 410.957.9933
Ava's Law Passes
Scott Muska
Staff Writer
OCEAN CITY — State legislators have passed Ava’s Law, a bill that will enact harsher penalties for people who are driving under the influence of drugs and cause a life-threatening crash, making them parallel with driving under the influence of alcohol punishments.
For either offense, the maximum penalty is three years imprisonment, a $5,000 fine or both.
The sponsors called it Ava's Law, for Ava DelRicco, a one-year-old girl who was critically injured along with her in a Dec. 16 Coastal Highway car crash when Andre James Kaczynski of Ocean Pines caused the wreck while high on PCP. The incident was the catalyst for Worcester County State's Attorney, Beau Oglesby, to contact McDermott and Sen. Jim Mathias, D-38-Worcester about what an effort for a law change would entail.
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
LOST DOG
TIME MACHINE Preview ... " An Eastern Shore Miser.- No more curious or interesting character perhaps ever lived on the Eastern Shore..."
An 1884 news item tells more about him.. this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!
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Gumboro/Crisfield Mudbog Events Begin This Saturday
"The Grey Ghost" Drivers Lori Ann Sturgis Lee Sturgis "All Night Soldier" Driver Patrick Long |
"Short and Sassy" Driver Barry Wise |
ADMISSION:
Adults & Children 10 and up $7.00
Children under 10 FREE (ALL children must be accompanied by an adult)
Pit Admission ~ $5.00 per person
All Drivers & 1 crew person FREE in pits
"In The Mix" Driver Johnny Edwards |
DRIVER REGISTRATION:
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost per class
Prostock Class
Small Tire Super Stock
Big Tire Super Stock
$55.00 Classes
Mini-open Class
Unlimited Class
X- Class
Unlimited X-Class
"Sod Buster" Driver Barry Long |
You Can Help These Homeless Animals In So Many Ways.....
Website | http://www.shorespca.com |
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If you can donate any of these items, please bring them to the SPCA facility in Onley, VA or if you are in Northamption County, bring them to these locations.
WISH LIST
Cat Litter
Cat Toys
Purina Cat Chow (Indoor Complete)
Meow Mix
Can Cat Food
Cat Treats
Purina Dog Food
Pedigree Dog Food
Rawhide Chew's
Soft Dog Treats
Dish Liquid
High Efficiency Laundry Detergent
Paper Towels
Bleach
Dog BiscuitsCan Dog Food
Dog Toys
Moist Dog Food
One more important thing! If you shop Food Lion and carry a Food Lion customer card did you know that everytime you shop there a portion of your grocery total gets donated to the SPCA Eastern Shore? And it's so easy to sign up for.
Read the simple instructions and do it today!
YOUR ANIMAL FRIENDS WILL THANK YOU!
26528 Lankford Hwy.
PO Box 164
Onley, VA 23418
757-787-7385
email shorespca@verizon.net
P.S. Belly rubs for the lonely animals are always welcomed. Check their website for hours.
Maryland State Police Reminder:
As part of the effort to boost awareness of the ‘move over’ law, a decal, provided by the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF) was unveiled at a press conference earlier this year. The decal reads, “If I’m on the Shoulder, Slow Down and Move Over” and serves as a reminder for drivers approaching from the rear of an emergency vehicle using visual signals while stopped on a highway to, if possible, make a lane change into an available lane not immediately adjacent to the emergency vehicle or slow down to a reasonable prudent speed. Although state troopers will display the decal on their patrol cars for the month of May, the intended message will ultimately last a lifetime.
The intent of Maryland’s ‘move over’ law is to provide an extra barrier of safety for police officers, firefighters, and emergency rescue personnel working along Maryland roads. “Roadside safety is a serious concern for all emergency responders,” said State Police Superintendent Marcus L. Brown, “Ideally, our motoring public will make it a habit to slow down and/or move over when they see those flashing red or blue emergency lights ahead, then the near misses and brushes with death could be avoided.”
Although the ‘move over’ law was passed in October 2010, the need to promote awareness of the law is still evident. In January of 2012, two separate incidents sent police officers to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center with injuries.
On the morning of January 15, Trooper First Class Jason James, assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack, was transported to Shock Trauma after being struck by a passing motorist while working a traffic stop. On the morning of January 22, a Howard County Police officer, a person he had in custody and the driver who hit them suffered injuries, after the motorist failed to slow down and move over. All three individuals were transported to the Shock Trauma Center for treatment.
Violation of the ‘move over’ law is a primary offense with a fine of $110 and one point. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash, the fine is $150 and three points. If the violation contributes to a traffic crash resulting in death or serious injury, the fine escalates to $750 and three points.
Statistics indicate more than 150 U.S. law enforcement officers have been killed since 1999 after being struck by vehicles along America's highways. To date, forty-three Maryland State Troopers have been killed in the line of duty and three of them have been killed by motor vehicle crashes.
Shore Beef & BBQ Specials
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
OCEAN CITY POLICE IDENTIFY BODY FOUND IN BAY
A New Mini-Park and "Community Giving Garden" ~ At the Hands Of Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering your time - or if you are a business and would like to donate lumber or other gardening needs - please contact: downtownpocomoke@gmail.com
Shore Beef & BBQ Special For the Day
Supersized Full Moon Saturday Night
The moon will officially become full Saturday (May 5) at 11:35 p.m. EDT. And because this month's full moon coincides with the moon's perigee — its closest approach to Earth — it will also be the year's biggest.
To view this weekend's supermoon to best effect, look for it just after it rises or before it sets, when it is close to the horizon. There, you can catch a view of the moon behind buildings or trees, an effect which produces an optical illusion, making the moon seem even larger than it really is.
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The Olive Lippoldt Tidal Wetland Garden
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
Worcester County Animal Control Annnouncements
10709 Bishopville Rd., Bishopville
Thursday, May 10: Worcester County Animal Control
The cost for a rabies vaccination is $5 per pet for Worcester County residents and $10 per pet for non-Worcester County residents.
Proof of residency is required. Vaccinations are available for dogs, cats and ferrets. Below are additional requirements for the clinics:
If this is not the pet’s first rabies vaccination, written proof of the previous shot in the form of a rabies certificate must be provided in order to receive a three-year booster shot. Otherwise, a one-year shot will be given.
To receive a vaccination, dogs must be on a leash under the control of an adult, and cats and ferrets must be in a carrier or box with air holes.
Keeping pets’ required rabies vaccinations current is the best way to prevent the spread of rabies from the wild animal population to the domestic animal population.
For more information on the clinics or to report animal bites or possible rabies exposures to pets from wild animals contact the Worcester County Health Department at 410-352-3234 or 410-641-9559. If an incident occurs after normal business hours, contact your local law enforcement or the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.
Museum Program & Luncheon
Live models will help us explore the realities of Victorian women's lives by taking a close look at the styles they wore.
An elegant lunch is included in the ticket price of $25. Call the museum for more details: 410-632-0515.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Body Found In Ocean City Is Lance Gaines
Lance Corey Gaines |
Police pulled his body from the bay near 32nd Street earlier this evening. The body was sent to the medical examiner's office for an autopsy - the cause of death is still under investigation.
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From the Office of Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell
4-1-2012 Pocomoke City Police were conducting routine traffic control in the Pocomoke area when the Officer received an alert on the vehicle with his registered license plate reader. A traffic stop was initiated to confirm the information received on the LPR. The driver Keyana Kellam, age 24 of Princess Anne, MD was issued a traffic citation for failure to provide insurance information on the vehicle and failure to provide current registration card. Kellam received citations for the violations and was released upon her signature pending trial.
4-23-2012 Pocomoke City Police were conducting routine traffic detail when the Officers License Plate Reader recognized a vehicle traveling with a Suspended Insurance violation. Upon stopping the vehicle the Officer learned the driver had Suspended License. Arrested was Calvin Jones age, 36 of Pocomoke MD. Jones was charged with operating a vehicle with Suspended License.
4-24-2012 Pocomoke City Police responded to an Assault complaint. Upon arrival police located a victim on the sidewalk with injuries. The victim stated he had been stabbed with an unknown object. Upon further investigation Police located the suspect who assaulted the victim. Arrested was Willie Blackmon age 64, of Pocomoke MD. Blackmon was charged with Assault 1st degree, Assault 2nd degree. He was held on $10,000 bond pending trial.
4-24-2012 Pocomoke City Police responded to a Burglary complaint. Upon arrival Police learned that a business had closed for the evening; the owners were still inside the restaurant when they noticed someone walking in the storage area of the building. The victim stated no one should be in the restaurant as it was closed. The victim stated they looked in the back storage area and located someone hiding up on the ladder. The victim recognized the suspect to be a past employee. Upon further investigation Police were able to positively identify the suspect as being in the restaurant after it was locked and closed. Arrested was Michael Acevedo age 27, of Pocomoke MD. Acevedo was charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Burglary 4th degree and Trespassing. Acevedo was held on $50,000 bond pending trial.
4-25-2012 Pocomoke City Police responded to Wal-Mart for a Theft complaint. Upon arrival Police discovered the call was for Internal Theft of merchandise on several occasions totaling a loss of approximately $2,730. Arrested was Breon Lamar Ayres age 23, of Mappsville VA. Ayres was charged with Theft $1,000 to under $10,000 and Theft Scheme $1,000 to under $10,000.
4-24-2012 Pocomoke City Police served a Warrant on Derrick Hall age 22 of Pocomoke City for Assault 1st degree, Assault 2nd degree and Reckless Endangerment. He was taken before the Commissioner and released on $10,000 unsecure bond pending trial.
4-29-2012 Pocomoke City Police were conducting traffic detail in the Pocomoke area. Police observed a vehicle operating without any working tail lights on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Upon approaching the driver the Officer could smell a strong odor of alcohol. After failing several field sobriety test the driver was placed under arrest. Arrested was Thomas Wilson age 22, of Parksley VA. Wilson was charged with Driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence per se and driving vehicle while impaired by alcohol.
4-29-2012 Pocomoke City Police responded to a call for an alcohol violation. Upon arrival Police learned an individual was attempting to purchase alcohol with a fake id. Police observed the ID to be fake and the person in possession of the ID was not the person listed on the MD ID. Arrested was Jose Nik age 23, of Temperenceville, VA. Nik was charged with possession of a fake ID and underage alcohol violations.
4-29-2012 Pocomoke City Police responded to a Disturbance complaint. Upon arrival Police located two individuals arguing in the roadway. After Police ordered the individuals to quiet down and go their separate ways, one of the suspects refused to cooperate with the Officers orders. Arrested was Loynial Sturgis Age 32 of Pocomoke MD. Sturgis was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order.