Monday, January 18th, 2021
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Monday, January 18, 2021
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Time Machine: 1991, 1913, 1912, 1931, 2010, 1969, 1961.
April, 1991
Daily Times (Salisbury)
December, 1913
April, 1912
August, 1931
The Morning Herald (Hagerstown)
May, 2010
(Business Network International)
Friday, January 15, 2021
Worcester County vaccinations update
SNOW HILL, Md.– The Worcester County Health Department announced Friday that it is beginning Phase 1B of the Maryland COVID-19 vaccination plan. This first part of the phase includes the following individuals:
- Maryland residents who are 75 years and older
- Marylanders in assisted living, independent living, developmental disabilities or behavioral health group homes, and other congregate facilities
- Continuity of government
- Education, including K-12 teachers, support staff, and childcare providers
View full news article for more details:
Worcester Health Moves into First Stage of Phase 1B of COVID Vac - WBOC TV
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1991 .. A round-up of a number of Pocomoke items in the news.
1913 .. Election challenge succeeds-
1912 .. A school debate between Chincoteage and Stockton on whether the world is advancing in morals.
1931 .. Raids on stills continue in Somerset County.
2010 .. Pictures from a Pocomoke business people chapter event.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Monday, January 11, 2021
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Time Machine: 1979, 1942, 1893, 2000, 1976, 1983.
Winter, 1979
The ocean turns to ice along the Ocean City beachfront near the Carousel Hotel.
August, 1942
Worcester Democrat
April, 1893
November, 2000
Daily Times (Salisbury)
1976 .. On TV we're tuning in to watch..
1983 ..
It's goodbye to M*A*S*H with a record TV audience of 125 million viewing the final episode.
Friday, January 8, 2021
Worcester County Public Schools Update
January 8, 2021 - Responsible Return Update
As promised, I wanted to share with you some important information regarding our Responsible Return. Since my last message to you, we have been working diligently to further safeguard our schools to ensure your child and our faculty and staff are able to safely begin the transition to in-person learning.
As I shared with you last week, all faculty and staff at our schools received a customized training last month. This week, we have put into place additional supports and precautions to bolster our already comprehensive safety protocols and procedures.
We have also had lengthy discussions with our local health officials, and with their full support, I am able to announce that our faculty and staff will return to our schools this Monday, January 11, and we will welcome our first small group of students back to our classrooms the following Tuesday, January 19. Schools have already made contact with the families of those students in that first wave. I also want you to understand that this timeline relies heavily on no unforeseen circumstances occurring and no major changes in our local COVID-19 metrics.
As we begin the transition to Stage Two of our Responsible Return plan, it is more important than ever that you – our families – commit to doing your part to help our students return to in-person learning. Please complete our screening tool honestly each day. Make sure your child is properly masked; remind them of the importance of keeping a physical distance of 6 feet or more from others; and please keep your child home when sick. I cannot stress to you how important your help is to making sure your child, our teachers, and staff can remain healthy and safe.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding during these difficult times, and as always, may God continue to bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
Lou Taylor
Superintendent of Schools
Time Machine Preview
This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:
1979 .. (Picture) It's an icy ocean front at Ocean City.
1942 .. (Ad) Word War II concerns are close to home and a Pocomoke City insurance agency is offering war damage insurance.
1883 .. It's a traditional item on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and a sample (not a food item) is headed to the World's Fair in Chicago.
2000 .. A treasure of old documents found in the attic of a building reveals much about Crisfield's history.