Virginia Beach Pizza Shop Offering DDiscount To Gun Owners

Virginia Beach, Va. – Slice by slice, one Virginia Beach pizza shop is showing its support for the Second Amendment by offering fifteen percent off pies to gun owners.

“All they have to do is show me that they’re carrying a weapon or they can show me their concealed weapons permit and they can get the discount,” says All Around Pizza owner, Jay Laze.

Laze started the offer after a Utah frozen yogurt shop made headlines earlier this month for also giving gun toters discounts.

Frozen yogurt company gives discounts to gun owners

“I thought it was a great idea and I was wondering why nobody here was doing it,” he says. “It should be happening all around the country.”

So far, Laze says the response has been great. Brendan Kelly openly carries his handgun and says it’s nice to see a business appreciate customers like him.

“It’s part of our rights as Americans and everybody should be entitled to the option if they want to, so it’s nice to have an incentive,” Kelly says.

Laze openly carries himself, and his support for gun ownership is incorporated throughout his business.

“I actually hire delivery drivers that do carry openly,” he says.

At the very least, he hopes his offer will get people talking.

Kelly says more businesses should follow in All Around Pizza’s footsteps.

“It’s has to start somewhere,” Kelly says. “You know a local pizza shop, a yogurt shop, whatever. It could be the beginning of something larger.”

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Another Abandoned Structure Fire

Approximately 8:55 PM- Sunday, February 17, 2013- Abandoned structure fire- fully involved at 29057 Saxis Road in Temperanceville.  Saxis,  Bloxom, Parksley, New Church and  Atlantic responded.

Tonights fire remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police.

 A reward of $25,000 is being offered. Anyone with information about the arsons and/or individual(s) responsible is encouraged to contact law enforcement via a new Tip Line dedicated to these investigations.

 Text, call or email at 757-655-1437.

Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit the Pocomoke Vol. Fire Co. Cadet Program

Bring the Kids....Everyone loves Spaghetti !

 

 

Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.
Spaghetti Dinner

To Benefit the Cadet Program

Friday -

March 8th

5 til 8 p.m.

All you can eat Spaghetti, plus what goes with it !!!

 

Home made sauce by the Firemen "Cooks"

 

Adults $10 ** 5-12 $5.00 ** 4 and under free

 

Silent Auction of sports memorabilia

& 50/50

 

Dinner served at
The Community Center
at the
Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co

POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN MURDER OF UMES STUDENT

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland State Police and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police are searching for those responsible for the murder of a student who died last night of injuries sustained when he was assaulted during an apparent altercation on the Somerset County campus.

The victim is identified as Edmond A. St. Clair, 21, of Severn, Md., who was a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He was pronounced dead at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury shortly after 9:30 p.m. yesterday.

Three unidentified suspects are being sought by police at this time. They are described only as African American males in their late teens or early twenties.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted last night by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department Interim Chief Kenny Collins, who requested State Police respond and conduct the investigation. In addition to campus police officers, State Police homicide investigators are being assisted by troopers and criminal investigators from the Princess Anne Barrack and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.

The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly after 9:00 p.m. yesterday, a campus police officer was parked in her patrol car in the parking lot of the “Pavilion” on College Backbone Road, when a male, later identified as the victim’s brother, came running to her police car and reported his brother had been stabbed. The officer responded to the nearby scene and found the victim lying on the roadside next to his girlfriend’s car.

The officer saw the victim had sustained injuries to his upper torso. EMS personnel were summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center.

Investigators have learned the victim was apparently a passenger in his girlfriend’s Honda that was being driven by his brother. Another male passenger was in the rear of the vehicle. Neither the victim’s brother nor the other male are students at the university, but both were visiting for the weekend.

According to witnesses interviewed so far, the three were driving through campus when they encountered three or four people walking in the street. Some type of altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed with an as yet unidentified weapon.

Police have no reason at this time to believe this was a random assault. The motive appears to be the result of an argument or ongoing dispute. State Police are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants as the investigation progresses. Anyone who witnessed this crime or has information is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700. Callers may remain anonymous.

University students were warned of the crime through their campus security alert system. Students have been provided a number to call, 410-651-8484, if they have questions or concerns.

The investigation is continuing.

Maryland State Police Press Release

Coast Guard Rescues Father and Son Near Tangier Island

BALTIMORE — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., rescued four people from a grounded vessel near Tangier Island, VA., just after midnight Saturday.

Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Crisfield, Md., received a distress call at approximately 6 p.m. Friday, from the owner aboard his 36-foot boat reporting he had run aground with his son aboard, near Tangier Island.

Station Crisfield watchstanders coordinated the rescue with the Virginia Marine Police in Newport News, Va. 

Both agencies arrived on scene at approximately 6:30 p.m., but the Coast Guard crew aboard a 41-foot Utility Boat was unable to reach the distressed boaters due to low water depth around the island.

The marine police 25-foot response boat crew was able to transfer the two stranded boaters onto their boat; however the vessel was made heavier by the added passengers and also ran aground.

The Coast Guard crew from Air Station Elizabeth City was dispatched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and arrived on scene shortly after midnight, hoisting the two boaters and the two marine police boat crewmembers from the police vessel.

Rescued were Barry Walker, 34, and his 14-year-old son.

The two were transferred to awaiting Emergency Medical Services at the Tangier Island Airport. No injuries were reported.

“Before we go out on a patrol, we do a course layout,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Hupp, the Coast Guard’s responding coxswain. “Boaters should take measures to layout their course beforehand taking the draft of their vessel, water depths and preferred channels into consideration. Boaters should also be sure to have all the necessary equipment for a voyage, not just a GPS and a radio, but the proper protective equipment in case they find themselves in trouble. Being in the winter months it is imperative that boaters have the proper gear to keep them warm incase they have to await assistance or end up in the water. Lastly, boaters should always pay attention to weather and tide conditions.”

Weather conditions at the time of the rescue were reported as having an air temperature of 46 degrees, water temperature of 43 degrees and 10 to 15 knots winds with two to three foot seas.

Their respective parties recovered the vessels after high tide.

TIME MACHINE ... 1918, 1886, 1956, 1933, 1875, 1938

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
　
　


September, 1918
(The Annapolis Capital- Annapolis, Md.)

GOVERNOR PLANS THE BAY FERRY

Paper Quotes Him As Saying That Negotiations Are Still On For Route To Eastern Shore

CLAIBORNE IN THE PLAN

Governor Harrington stated recently that he is negotiating for the establishment of the Claiborne ferry, from Claiborne (on Eastern Shore) to Annapolis, to connect the state road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, says the Democratic Messenger, published in Snow Hill.

He wishes the plan to be tried out during his administration and believes that because of war conditions its chances of success are particularly bright. He feels that if there should be any such calamity as the withdrawal of the steamers of the D.M. & V., or B.C. & A., that the ferry would be an absolute necessity.

During a recent visit to Worcester by Governor Harrington and the members of the Maryland Press Association, the establishment of the Annapolis-Clairborne ferry was very thoroughly discussed, and the Governor was urged by Senator Orlando Harrison and the newspaper men to put the project into effect as soon as possible.

The Governor stated that he had given the project much thought and had gone so far as to get prices on a suitable steamer for the route, but the high prices asked for steamers, by reason of the war coming on, made it impossible to establish the ferry with the amount appropriated by the Legislature in 1916. He said, however, that he intended to take the project up again at an early date, and we are glad to see that the matter is now being inquired into.

The Claiborne-Annapolis ferry would connect up the splendid road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, and would make a short and quick run between Washington and Ocean City by automobile. It would also make a much shorter run from the lower Eastern Shore to Baltimore, as connection could be made at Annapolis with the electric line.

It is the general opinion that if this ferry is put into operation, a regular bus line would be established on our fine roads from Snow Hill to Claiborne, touching Hurlock, Preston, Easton and other points, and that in addition to passenger traffic a good freight and express business could be built up by automobile trucks.

　
May, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)
Our townsman, M. G. Welly Coard, has been awarded the contract for building a large and handsome hotel for Mr. A. Parker at Pocomoke City, Md. Of several competitors for the job his bid was the lowest, thus showing that while Welly is the prince of builders, he can work cheaper than the builders even residing in that city. The citizens of Pocomoke will, we predict, before he has completed the hotel wish to engage his services.

Footnote: The Parker House (later Peacock Hotel) on the southwest corner of Clarke Avenue & Willow Street? -tk
　

November, 1956 (Time Machine archive)

Probably more than a few Pocomoke City residents were planning a visit to Salisbury where 1936 menu prices were being featured during the 20th anniversary celebration at the two English Grills. Menu specials, including all the trimmings, were 50-cent hotcake and sausage breakfast, 60-cent fried chicken lunch, and for dinner $1.25 breaded veal cutlet or local baked rock fish.



　 　 March, 1933
(The Charlston Gazette- Charlston, W.VA.)

LAUREL, Del., March 21.-(AP)- Announcement that the Marvil Package Company would open its plant next Monday, employing approximately 300 persons, was made today by Ray E. Hamil, the manager. The company manufactures fruit and vegetable packages. The Pocomoke, Md., branch of the company, employing about 100 persons, began operations yesterday. 



　 April, 1875
(The Denton Journal)

The druggists in Worcester are having a good time selling whiskey. A drug store in Worcester is said to be as good as a gold mine since the advent of local option.- Shoreman.



　 October, 1938
(Cumberland Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)

(By The Associated Press)

Crisfield- Let the rest of the country take its football; the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland will (and does) take dominoes for its recreation. Only players in at least 30 games in a month in the new domino season are eligible, and leagues are being formed for many domino-conscious sportsmen. Clinton Sterling, a fruit dealer, is leading the field at Crisfield, with 15 victories and nine defeats.　


　
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Va. Senate Panel Backs Repeal of Cohabitation Law

Who knew?

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The thousands of unmarried Virginia couples who are living together would no longer be breaking the law under legislation advanced by a House committee.

The House Courts of Justice Committee on Friday unanimously approved Sen. Adam Ebbin's bill repealing Virginia's 136-year-old law against what the state calls "lewd and lascivious cohabitation."

The bill passed in the Senate last month on a 40-0 vote and now faces full House action.

Ebbin has said census data shows about 140,000 Virginians are cohabitating. The Alexandria Democrat said that the law hasn't been enforced in a very long time and that Virginia is one of four states that make such living arrangements a crime.

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Community Resource Day

February Community Resource Day for the Homeless in Pocomoke

The Worcester County Homeless Committee will host a Community Resource Day for homeless people or people at risk of homelessness from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on February 27 at Salem United Methodist Church, 500 2nd St. in Pocomoke.
 
The Community Resource Day is an opportunity for people to have one-on-one time with groups that provide services such as housing, counseling, treatment and health care.
 
In addition to the regular soup kitchen, people attending the event will also have access to personal hygiene products such as soap and toothpaste that are not normally provided at food pantries.
 
Donations are needed for the success of the event. Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to donate personal hygiene products, especially individually rolled toilet paper, paper towels, diapers and baby wipes. The items will be distributed at the Community Resource Day in December and at future Community Resource Days throughout the winter. Monetary donations are also accepted.
 
To donate or for more information about donations, please contact Donna Taylor with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. at 410-641-4598.

 

 

Dog Food Recall

Nature’s Variety Announces Dog Food Recall
Written by
Mike Sagman

 Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13.

This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be present in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets.

The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.

What Products Are Affected?

The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:

• Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
• Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case
• Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
• Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case

The “Best if Used By” date is located on the back of the package below the “Contact Us” section.

Where Were the Products Distributed?

The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States and Canada. No other products were impacted.

Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential issue after receiving a consumer complaint. The source of the issue was identified and resolved.

To date, there have been no reports of harm to dogs or cats.

What to Do

Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns.

Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.

Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature’s Variety Consumer Relations team at 888-519-7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.

Or click this link to email the company directly.

You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.

Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.

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Pocomoke "Save the Youth" Launches Fundraiser

Save the Youth
facebook

Written by
Elaine Bean
POCOMOKE CITY — Buy a dozen doughnuts and help the at-risk youth of Pocomoke City.
That’s what board members of the Save the Youth program in Pocomoke City are hoping, as they launch a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser during February. New event coordinator Miriam Cane came up with the idea to help support the youth program.

After a few years of declining participation by children in the area, Save the Youth is regrouping under a new board and in a new, more welcoming home at 126 Willow St.

New board members Cane, Towan McBride and Terrence Snowden came on board at the January meeting.

Save the Youth was started in 1980 with a mission to “redirect troubled youth from a life of crime and incarceration.” That mission continues today, according to program director Bishop Isaac Jenkins.

MORE STORY....


The Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available at the Save the Youth office or by calling 410-957-1750.

 Funds raised will be used for field trips, food, equipment and supplies.

Accomack County/ Abandoned Trailer Fire

9:25 PM- Saturday, February 16, 2013
Fire companies were called to an abandoned trailer fire at 6107 Lankford Highway- behind Corner Mart in Nelsonia.  Atlantic, Bloxom, Parksley, and Tasley responded.

The trailer was fully involved when units arrived at the scene.  The evenings fire is under investigation by the Virginia State Police.  Officials stated that the owners used the abandoned trailer to block view of their private property from the public.


The reward is now $25,000 and a Tip Line has been set up.

Anyone with information about the arsons and/or individual(s) responsible is encouraged to contact law enforcement via the new Tip Line dedicated to these investigations.

Text, call or email at 757-655-1437.

Facebook Hacked; No User Data Compromised (So They Say)

ABC News
By JOANNA STERN
Facebook has revealed that it was "targeted in a sophisticated attack" by hackers last month -- this not long after Twitter and The New York Times reported that hackers got into their computers.

Facebook does not say specifically when the attack happened, but it does assure users in a blog post that it has found "no evidence that Facebook user data was compromised." That means that Facebook does not believe that usernames or passwords from the site were obtained by the hackers. Facebook does not reveal, however, what the attackers were able to see.

VIDEO: Staying Safe from the Internet in a Bunker and More Online Safety Tips

When reached by ABC News, Facebook declined to comment on who it believes was responsible for the attack.

Facebook's security team has traced the attack to a website that was visited by Facebook employees. The website installed malware on the employees' laptops, even though they were protected by anti-virus software.

"As soon as we discovered the presence of the malware, we remediated all infected machines, informed law enforcement, and began a significant investigation that continues to this day," Facebook says in its blog post.

Given that the attack came through employee laptops, it is possible that the information compromised was simply what was on their personal computers.

RELATED: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself Online

Facebook says the compromise began with a vulnerability in Java, the software used to show much of the content on Web browsers. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement last month urging computer users to disable the software in browsers.

"We don't know much yet about what was compromised, but Java is used with so many applications the vulnerabilities are designed to take advantage of that," Robert Siciliano, a security expert at the anti-malware firm McAfee, told ABC News. "In this case it was a zero-day vulnerability -- it was a brand-new virus -- that they couldn't protect against."

Facebook's announcement comes after Twitter's announcement on Feb. 1 that 250,000 accounts were compromised in an attack. Twitter required affected users to reset their passwords. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal's computer systems were infiltrated by Chinese hackers in late January.

Although Facebook user data seems to be safe at this point, this is a good time to make sure you are following basic online safety tips -- reset your passwords regularly, keep your anti-virus software up to date, and stay away from websites that seem questionable.

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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.

1918.. Bay motor traffic connection between Eastern and Western Shores?; 1886.. New hotel for Pocomoke City; 1956.. One of shore's best known restaurants celebrates 20 years; 1933.. New plants open in Pocomoke and Laurel; 1875.. What's bringing brisk business to druggists in Worcester County?; 1938.. Have a guess on what's a popular indoors recreation competition on the lower Eastern Shore?
　
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!
 

　 Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two, or more if you wish. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Riverside Grill ~ Pocomoke

SATURDAY SPECIALS

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

 

 -Cream of Crab Soup w/ 1/2 tuna salad sandwich or side salad 6.99
 -NC Pulled Pork BBQ w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
 -Wedge Salad w/ blackened shrimp 8.99
 -Fried Oyster Basket (dozen) w/ fries 10.99
 -Ale Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99*

 

 *Take another $1 off shrimp baskets all day

 

 $2.50 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas all day

 

@ 5 pm: $4 burgers

 

@ 8 pm: $3.50 Stoli drinks

 $3 Coronas, Corona lights, and Red Stripes

 

Have You Seen My Family ??? Help Find Harley

MISSING

AND

DEARLY   MISSED

!!!

 

Harley has been missing for almost 30 days now.  His description is listed below on the flyer.  There IS a REWARD. 

 

PLEASE if you have seen Harley and KNOW where he is contact the family immediately.  They are heart broken and they fear someone may have taken him as their own.  Keep in mind that he does have a chip and his family would be very easy to locate.

 

If you do know where Harley is or have seen him and do not want to contact the family send you message to me in care of the PPE.  Email address is listed on this page.  I will make sure the family gets the info.  If  you do see Harley and can get a photo send that too!

 

HARLEY NEEDS TO COME HOME

 

Buddy's Electronics &Signs Company ~ AUCTION

By Buddy's Electronics & Sign Co..AUCTION1316 Market Street
Pocomoke City, Maryland

Saturday,  March 9, 2013
10:10 AM

EVERYTHING MUST GO !!

 

 Food & Drinks will be served.

 This is an absolute auction and

 

 EVERYTHING MUST GO!

This includes signs materials, printers, vinyl, furniture, shelving, hand tools, power tools, computers, server, point of sale system, battery backups, wireless router, telephone system, server cabinet, CCTV camera systems, CB stuff, refrigerator, microwave, tables, chairs, office equipment, filing cabinets and A LOT MORE! ** EVERYTHING ** will be sold at the auction, no pre-sales. HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Thanks!   (Buddy's Electronics)

Here is a list of the majority of our auction items. Take a look at the GREAT ITEMS we have. We are selling all sign items, Furniture, Mini Fridge, Microwave, Hand Tools, Dewalt Power Tools, Truck Accessories, TV's, Laptops, Desktops, Server, Server Rack, Phones, Printers, 2002 Pro-Line Sport Center Console Boat w/ GPS Radar & Tons of Extras, Plus A LOT MORE!!!! Come out and see us because EVERYTHING MUST GO!!!! The "FOB1" Symbol is supposed to be a bullet and represents the next item.

  **Sign Shop Equipment**
 
48” Mutoh Valuejet 1204 CMYK Color Printer, 48” Print, 50” Media, Cleaning Cartridges, Ink Included, Stand, Replacement Color Drain Pad, Several Replacement Used Ink Tray Pads.
 Vinyl Express Q-100 Plotter w/ ARMS Contour Cut Sensor, 42” Cut, Accepts 48” Media, 3 Adjustable Pinch Rollers, Fiction Fed, w Media Tray, Stand, 8 Cutting Presets.
 54” Adjustable Speed Enduralam Cold Laminator w/ New Roll of Orajet 210 Laminate and new Roll of Backing Paper. Forward, Reverse, On/Off, Foot Pedal Functions w/ Multiple Media Trays & Guard.
 824 & FULL Buddy’s Sign Co. Customer Database Including ALL EPS Files we have created (Over 800 Files) + Hundreds of Images!
 (16) Rolls of Metallic, Reflective, & Specialty Vinyl’s.
 (44) Rolls Various Metallic Vinyl, all 15” mostly 15x10 rolls but (4) 15x30 rolls. Amounts left vary on color.
 (28) Rolls of Orcal or LG 24, 30 or 36” Vinyl All Different Colors, amount left varies with color.
 (4) Racks of (15) of Orcal & Avery Vinyl, 15” Rolls, All Different Colors, some 15x10, some 15x30, amount left varies with color.
 (8) Wall Mount Vinyl Racks Each Holding 16 Rolls of Vinyl. 4 Black, 4 Silver
 Digital Printable Glossy Media: 32 Total Rolls, All Rolls Vary on Amount Left; Approximate Amounts Left Will Be Noted By Fractions. 48” 13oz Banner Roll (7/8) 32” Backlit Film (7/8) 4’ Prism jet Transparent (1/4) 50”x150 Roll of Orcal 3640 30” Roll Prism jet 203 (7/8) 48” Prism jet 203 (1/4) 48” Prism jet 203 (1/2) Perforated Window Film (1/16) 50” Roll Orcal Rapid Air Wrap Material (3/4) 24” Avery Wallpaper (10yd) 15” White Static Cling (7/8) 15” White 3M Printable Vinyl (1/2) 24” White 3M Printable Vinyl (1/2) 26” Banner Material 13oz (3/4) 24”White Static Cling (1/2) 24” Clear Static Cling (3/4) All Avery 30x30 Rolls -> Transparent, (2) Printable wallpaper, (2) MP3000 Perm, MP1000SC East Apply, DOL1060 Glossy 8 Various 15” Rolls of Print Materials.
 42” Matte Printable Paper
 (5) Pre-made Handicapped Signs MD & VA
 (3) VA Penalty Signs
 (25) Street Signs 24”
(6) Street Signs 18”
(17) .080 Aluminum Blanks, White & Colors
 (9) .080 Reflective Aluminum Blanks, Various Colors
 (6) Sets White 12”x24” Magnets
 Roll 24” Magnetic Vinyl
 Box Various Sign Mounts
 28 Standard H Frame Sign Stakes
 Buddy’s Sign Co. Inventory
 35 Heave Duty 3/16” Sign Stakes
 Tool Box w/ Various Sign Tools
 (14) Various Size Rolls Clear Choice Transfer Tape (Various Amounts Left)
 (17) Various Size Rolls Conform Transfer Tape (Various Amounts Left)
 Spray Bottles & Chemicals (Application, Bonding & Removal)
 Lot of Various Shop Tools (Squeegees, Felt Squeegees, Knives, Weeding Tools, Tweezers, Rivet Brush, Install Super Magnets Etc.)
 Window Tint Meter
 Gerber Scientific Color matcher w/ Guide
 Vinyl Roll Clips Small & Large 5 Different Lots
 Signlab 9.0 Sign Making Software w/ Key Fob
 Corporate Logo Books for 2008 & 2010 w/ CD’s
 Vector Art Books 1&3 w/ CD’s
 Various Other Sign Graphics CD’s
 VELXI Software w/ License Code
 Car & Truck Vehicle Outlines Pro w/ Flames
 Basic Vinyl Application DVD, Tips & Tricks DVD, Corel Draw Suite X3 & Print Shop Deluxe 2.0
 Sign Fonts CD’s
 Estimate Software DVD w/ Our Last Backup of All Customer Jobs & Prices, Old & PENDING!
 Print Shop Deluxe 22
 Banner Grommet Machine w/ Grommets
 6’ Safety Edge Straight Edge
 12”, 18” & 36” Safety Edge Straight Edges
 24”, 30” & 36” Safety Edge Straight Edges
 Written Customer Work Orders Containing Sign Info, Substrates, Date, Customer, Phone Number, Artwork, and Email Address.
 Various Substrates from 2”x 4” up too full 4’x8’ Sheets of Komatex, Alumalite, Aluminum, Coroplast
 Sign Foundation, Pricing Guide Books, Color Charts
 (2) Variable Speed Heat Guns
 (2) Heavy Duty Suction Cup Sign Holders

 **Furniture** 
36” Round Table w/ 3 Chairs
 6’ “L” Shape Desk w/ Drawers, Computer Slot & Keyboard Drawer
 2’ Small 3 Shelf Table
 5’ Wooden Table w/ Fold-up Legs
 4 Piece Retail Counter w/ Stainless Steel Front Grid (2 End Caps, 1 Computer Station w/ Drawer & 2 Shelves, 1 Counter Area w/ Doors).
 5’ Executive Desk w/ Locking Drawers, 2 Small, 2 Deep w/ File Hangers
 Buddy’s Sign Co. Inventory
 44” Tall 3 Shelf Stand w/ Drawer
 (2) 36” Book Shelves w/ Shelves
 (2) 41” Book Shelves w/ Shelves
 4’x8’ Solid Wood Table w/ Cutting Mat & Heavy Duty Wheels, w/ Adjustable Shelves, Spinning Tables, & 2 Different Size Storage Slots
 36’ W x 72”T Steel Shelf w/ 3 Shelves on Top, Bottom Cabinet w/ Doors & 2 Shelves.
 (2) 36” W x 72”T Steel Shelving Units 1 with 4 Shelves & 2 Drawers, #2 has 5 Shelves, All Adjustable
 (2) 6’ Plastic Tables w/ Fold-up Legs
 4’ Plastic Table w/ Fold-up Legs
 5’ Plastic Table w/ Fold Up Legs (Also Folds in Middle)
 25” Book Shelf w/ Shelf
 Standard Tall Filing Cabinet
 2 Drawer wide (Legal Size) Filing Cabinet
 4’ x 4’ Two Sided Light Box w/ Faces
 3’x10’ One Sided Light Box
 Server Rack (See Electronics Description)
 3 Shelf Baby Changing Table
 Small End Table w/ Magazine Rack
 3’ Four Shelf Stand
 Padded Chair w/ Arms
 Felt Desk Chair w/ Arms
 Leather Desk Chair w/ Arms
 Mini Fridge w/ Freezer
 Microwave
 LED Light Up Advertising Panels
 (2) Flashing Open Signs
 A-Frame Style Sandwich Board
 Several Various Size Storage Containers
 Several Lots of Office Supplies: Pen Holders, Folders, Paper, Photo Paper, Shipping Holders, Staplers, Clip Boards Etc.
 
**Tools** 
Skillsaw Table Saw w/ 10” Blade & Accessories & Guard
 Roll Around Craftsman Tool Cart
 Fastenal 40 Slot Steel Bolt & Screw Organizer WITH Various Size, Nuts, Screws, Bolts, & Washers. Includes Small & Large Sizes as Well as Self Tapping Screws.
 Large Vice
 DYNA DX-4500 Pro Series Gas Generator on Wheels, 8 HP Briggs & Staten Motor, Floating Fuel Indicator, 110v & 220V.
 Werner Ladders 3 Sizes – 8’, 10’ & 12’
Folding 4’ Platform Ladder
 Aluminum Extension Ladder
 Buckingham Heavy Duty Hanging Tool Bag
 Various Shovels, Post Hole Diggers & Other Tools
 Wild Thing 2375 18” Chainsaw w/ Case
 Various Hand Tools such as: Screw Drivers, Files, Ratchets, Cutters, Pliers, Bolt Cutters, Saws, Mounted Miter Saw & More.
 Pair 6 Ton Adjustable Jack Stands
 Paint Gun w/ Regulator
 Pair of Makita 10.8v Hammer Drills w/ Batteries, Charger & Bit Adapter
 5 Gallon Portable Air Tank
 Rotozip
 2 Corded Drills
 Corded Craftsman Sawz-all
 Craftsman Drop Light w/ Magnet
 Dewalt 18v Cordless Sawz-all w/ Battery
 Dewalt 18v Cordless Hammer Drill w/ Battery ½” Chuck
 Skill Moving Head Jig Saw
 Husky 165 Piece Socket & Accessory Kit (Never Used)
 UGT Drill Bit Set, Metal, Wood, Concrete & Metal Bits (All sorted in plastic cases w/ carry handle)
 Kobalt ½” Air Ratchet & Impact Gun w/ Accessories
 4’ & 2’ Levels
 Framing Square & Straight Edges
 Misc. Box of Assorted Nuts & Bolts
 
**Miscellaneous**
 (3) 55 Gallon Trashcans w/ Lids
 Various Size Standup Trashcans
 4 Various Size & Type Fire Extinguishers
 Shredder
 2 Plastic Gun Cases
 Box of Ropes, Chain, Straps
 100’ Boat Anchor Chain
 Box Boat Supplies (Sta-bil, Oil, Straps, 3M Wax, Ears)
 Pair New Drop Trailer Stabilizers
 4 Ford F250 Shocks
 Slat Wall & Shelving
 48” Bulbs
 Commercial Light Ballast
 Sign Cabinet LED Lights & Ballast
 (4) Eight Outlet Heavy Duty Metal Power Strips (Sold Separately)
 36” Traffic Cones w/ Reflective Markings
 
**ELECTRONICS** 
Canon MF8350CDN All-in-One B&W / COLOR LASER Printer, Copy Fax, Accepts Legal Size Paper, Bypass Tray, Energy Save Mode, Network Ready Wireless, Duplex Printing & More.
 Brother HL-4070CDW COLOR LASER Printer, Parallel, Network & USB
 Epson Perfection V500 High-Quality Scanner, w/ 4 Hot-Keys
 32” Sanyo TV w/ Remote
 15” Sony TV w/ Remote
 Samsung Syncmaster 2494 - 24” Computer Monitor w/ Full Motion Mount!
 Custom Built Desktop Computer w/ 19” Flat Screen Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, Cables & APC 1250 Battery Backup. *Computer Specs: 2.33 Quad Core Processor, 3GB RAM, 150GB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce 7300 VGA/DVI Video Card, Multi-card Reader, DVD Rom Drive +CDRW, DVD-RW Drive w/ Light Scribe, Windows Vista Home - Fresh Install
 Dell XPS Series 730 Super Computer, Intel Core II Duo 2.13 Processor, 4 GB RAM, 64 Bit Install, 250GB DUAL HDD (RAID 1) {If you don’t know what a RAID 1 is, this means if the computer Hard Drive Fails the 2nd One Picks up Automatically, saving all your info}. Dual DVD RW Drives, 3 ½” Floppy Drive, 2 Open Drive Slots, Multi-card Reader, RED LED Lights, Microsoft Office, Windows 7, w/ All CD’s, Lit Keyboard w/ Shortcuts, Wireless Mouse, Harmon Kardon Speakers w/ Sub & Speaker Volume Control, Cyber Power 1500 Battery Backup & 22” ACER Flat Screen Monitor. Computer IS SETUP to Support 4 Monitors.
 Dell XPS Studio 435, Intel 2.67 i7 Processor, 4GB RAM, 64 Bit Install, 500GB HDD, DVD RW Drive, SD Card Slot, Front Access USB & Sound, Windows 7 Pro, Microsoft Office, 1000 Cyber Power Battery Backup, Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers, & All CD’s, DELL 2 Years, Next Business Day Support Remaining. Includes 19” ACER Flat Panel Screen. Computer Supports 2 Screens simultaneously.
 Dell Optiplex 380 Cash Register w/ 15” Touch Screen Monitor. Computer Specs: 2.93 Core 2 Duo Processor, 4GB RAM, 250 GB HDD, Windows 7 Pro, Microsoft Office 2003. Wireless Keyboard & Mouse**Cash Register Features: Quick Books Point of Sale 7 Multi-Store, 40mm Thermal Receipt Printer (Includes 34 Rolls of Paper), Heavy Duty Lockable Cash Drawer w/ Check Slots, bar Code Scanner w/ Stand, Keyboard or Monitor Mount Credit Card Swipe, Ingencino En-Crypt 2100 Credit Card Swipe Pad w/ Pin Pad (For Debit Cards). Includes Cyber Power 1500 Battery Backup & ALL CD’s & Licenses. DELL 2 Years, Next Business Day Support Remaining.
 Acer Aspire 1 Laptop w/ Intel Atom 1.66 Processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Includes Power Adapter & Battery & Windows XP.
 Dell Latitude D610 15” Laptop w/ Intel 1.87 Pentium M Processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB HDD, Windows XP Pro, Microsoft Office 2003. Fresh Install.
 Buddy’s Sign Co. Inventory
 Dell Studio 17” Laptop w/ Centrino 2.80 Core 2 Duo Processor, 3GB RAM, 320GB HDD, Touch Pad Controls, DVD RW Drive, Windows 7 Pro, Microsoft Office 2007.
 HP ProLiant ML350 Server w/ Windows Server 2003 Small Business w/ License, Xenon 3.00 Processor, 2GB Ram, UID Feature Dual 250GB HDD w / 4 Extra Bays w/ Plugs, 3 ½” Floppy, CD-Rom, DAT 72 backup w/ Cleaning Tape, 17” Benq Flat Panel Monitor, APC 1500 Battery Backup.
 DELL QUAD Mount Monitor Stand w/ (4) 19” Screens (2 DELL, 2 ACER)
 88” Server Rack On Wheels, 2 Lockable Doors, Power Strip, Surge Protector, Cooling Fan, Dell 2216 Power Connect 16 Port Switch (16 Ports), Patch Panel, Pull Out Drawer, 2 Adjustable Shelves, Locking Drawer.
 APC 550 Battery Backup
 APC 750Battery Backup w/ Master Control
 Cyber Power 1285 Battery Backup
 Linksys Wireless “N” Router
 Firebox Edge Hardware Firewall w/ Box & License
 16 Channel Stand Alone DVR w/ Remote, 500GB HDD, DVDRW w/ Speedplus, Remote Login Feature, Smart Phone Viewing App, Lock Feature, Mouse, PTZ Control & More. Includes: 5 Interior Cameras, 2 Exterior Cameras, 12 Power Supply, Misc. CCTV Cables, Wireless Transmitters & Receivers, TR-232 Adapter, APC 1500 Battery Backup.
 Amber Light Bar w/ Controller & Several Functions Including Arrow Stick
 Blue Whelen Strobe Bar w/ Take Down, Alley, & Flashing Rear Lights.
 Lot of Sirius XM Radio Receivers, Cables Etc.
 Lot of Computer Network Cables
 Lot of Computer Monitor & Other Cables
 Lot of Computer RAM, 64MB – 2GB, Types: SDRAM, DDR, DDR2
 Lot of Computer Cables & KVM (Dual Computer Switches)
 Lot of USB Cables & Hubs
 Lot of Internal Computer Parts (Video Cards, Modems, Network Cards Etc.)
 Lot of Internal Computer Cables, IDE Cables, SATA Cables, Power Adapters Etc.
 Lot of Internal Computer Components (New Hard Drives, CD Roms, DVD ROMs, Network Cards, Fans, Cables Etc.
 Computer Parts Storage Bin w/ Screws, Test RAM, Adapters, Processors Etc
 Lot of Several DELL Power Adapters & HP Adapter
 Phonic 885 Plus 400x400, 8 Channel AMP, w/ Several Inputs
 4’ Odyssey Rack Mount Box on Wheels (2 Locking) with Front and Rear Racks, Top, Front & Back Cover Removal, 8 Individual 110v Outlets on outside of box (4 Each Side), Exterior Mounted ¼” Inputs, Front Lid Turns into Table.
 Lot of A/V Cables & Amplifier
 V-Tech 4 Line Single Cordless Phone
 Panasonic 4 Line Telephone System w/ 8 Individual Handsets, Chargers & Batteries, Intercom Feature, Music on Hold Feature, Call Transfer Feature,
 Buddy’s Sign Co. Inventory
 Speaker Phone, Phone Book, Headset & More. ALL HANDSETS ARE WIRELESS.
 Lot of CB Test Equipment: Includes: Cleaner, Speakers, Tools, 3 Cable Switch, Multi-meter, Accessories, Antennas, Adapters, Test Loads, 2 Pro SWR Meters, Frequency Checker, Handheld Frequency Detector, Test Clips & More
 Computer Repair Lot: Includes: Windows Inside & Out Book, Computer Repair Programs on CD & Thumb Drive, Power Supply Test Module, Internal Computer Board tester, Light up Magnifying Glass, Electronics Cleaner, Tools, Small Screw Drivers, 4 Test Keyboards, 4 Test Mice, External Drives, 4 Port KVM Switch w/ Audio (WORK ON 4 COMPUTERS AT ONCE!) D-Link Router for KVM Cables, Test Speakers, Cables & More.
 Microsoft Outlook 2007 + Business Manager w/ Key
 Microsoft Office 2010 w/ Key
 Pro 510XL CB
 (2) RK56 CB Mics
 Pyramid 20 Amp 12v Power Supply w/ Meter
 Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Iron w/ Tips, Solder, (2) Solder Suckers, Helping Hands, Heat Shrink & Sponges.
 Lot of 4 Keyboards & 3 Mice
 (2) Keyboard, Mouse & Speaker Combos. (Sold Separately)
 Powered External DVD Rom w/ Light Scribe Master
 Bearcat Handheld 800 MHz Scanner
 Canon Power Shot S3 6.0 Mega pixel Camera w/ SD Card & Bag
 Wall of CB Accessories, Microphones, Cables, Adapters, Antennas & More.

**BOAT** 
2002 Pro-Line 20’ Center Console w/ Trailer, 200 HP Mercury Optiplex 2 Stroke EFI Motor w/ Stainless Prop., 70 Gallon Tank, Trim Tabs, Toilet, Live Well, Washdown Pump., LED Deck Lights, Spreader Lights, Wireless Go-Light (Remote Controlled Light), Garmin 700 Series Touch Screen GPS w/ 18” Radar, Compass, Windlass, 2 Anchors, New Seats, All Life Jackets, Rod Holders, Ropes, Emergency Equipment. Stereo, VHF Radio & A lot MORE. Maintenance Done since I had it 1/2011 is listed below. Boat is in GREAT shape, is beautiful and rides great. This boat comes with everything and she is ready to be dropped in the water and go.
 Boat Purchased 1/30/2011 Hours Unknown
 Used 00 Mercury Optimax, Installed by Thornes Marine
 Only Used Ethanol Free Gas w/ Stabil
 Maintenance Preformed 2011: Trailer: Replaced F. Hubs and Bearings, Bushings & Plates, Trailer New Tires, New T-Top & Seats Starboard Trim Tab Actuator, New Fuel/Water Separator, New Ethanol fuel Lines & Fittings, New Pump Ball, New Sending Rod,
 Maintenance Preformed 2012: Replaced All Gauges and Fixed Wiring in Dash including Trim Tab Control Added Windshield Wrap Around and Additional Cleats, Replaced Both Batteries w/ New Marine Batteries, Upgraded Trim Tabs Main CPU and Control Unit to New LED Module, Added New Marine Shakespeare AM/FM Antenna w/ Mount, Replaced Battery Switch, Replaced Bilge Float Switch, Replaces All 4 Stereo Speakers, Replaced Trailer Wiring, Replaced T-Bag, New Used Mercury Control Box Installed Replaced Poppet, Water Pump, Fuel Filter, Plugs, Cleaned T-Stats, Lower Unit Oil Changed, New Cables for Used Control Box, Motor Alarm Gauge Mounted in Console Power Access Panel, Replaced Fuel Water/Separator, Installed Garmin GMR 18 Radar, Checked Bearings and Grease Fittings on Trailer, New Fulton Tongue Jack Mounted on Trailer, New VHF Antenna Mount, New Stern Light, New Electrical Switches, Boat Waxed1 Coat Light Wax 1 Coat Heavy Wax, Hood Painted.

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Legislative Updates By Delegate Mike McDermott

  

February 15, 2013
 

 

‘HB 104 - Promoting a More Business Friendly State ’

(Annapolis) -- “If the governor is serious about growing business, let’s start by saving the ones that are here. HB-104 provides for penalty forgiveness on first time offenses of minor violations of the code.  After all, the point is to make the corrections, not tax our hard working business owners through a system of petty  fines and overregulation” said Delegate Mike McDermott (R- Worcester & Wicomico) when discussing his proposed bill, HB-104.

HB - 104, entitled ‘Occupational Safety and Health - Good Faith Actions by Business Owners - Penalty Forgiveness,’ prevents the Commissioner of Labor from charging a civil penalty, or fine, against an employer who unintentionally violates the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act.   Penalty forgiveness will only be given to employers for non-serious violations.  Under this bill, the employer will still receive a citation regarding the violation, but will not receive a civil penalty when the violation is not willful or repetitive, the violation is not serious, and the employer corrects the violation within the timeframe set in the citation.

“It’s tough being a business owner in Maryland, and it is getting tougher to recruit new businesses into our state.  The restrictions imposed on both small businesses and major manufacturing giants bring Red tape that costs business owners precious capital they need to maintain their viability during tough financial times. Penalizing and fining these hard working folks for minor violations that can be immediately corrected does not make us a very  business friendly state” concluded Delegate McDermott.

Delegate McDermott’s bill, HB 104, was heard in the Economic Matters Committee on February 12th.  

The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2013 Board Members

The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce our 2013 Board members.

Photo/ Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce

Back row left to right: Jeremy Mason,Chamber Vice-President, of Transamerica and Hall Realty, Mike Shannon of the Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company, Joshua Nordstrom, Chamber President, of Midway, Dale Cook of Tyson, Michael Latimer, Chamber Second Vice-President, of The Cellular Connection.
 

Front row: Cathy Faenzi, Chamber Treasurer, of Twilley, Rommel & Stephens P.A., Angela McCoy of Landmark Insurance, Katy Fleming of the Mar-Va Theater, Chuck Scott of T.D. Digital Printers, Deborah Ullmann of the Law Offices of Deborah Ullmann, and Dave Grieg of Dominos. Not pictured: Charma Quick of Country Blossoms and Deborah Ritter of Worcester County Commission on Aging

Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby: Federal Criminal Complaints Filed Charging 4 Men

Tony Lamont Mills

4 Men Face Federal Gun and Drug Charges In Maryland

BALTIMORE — Federal criminal complaints filed in the District of Maryland charge four men, initially arrested and charged in Worcester County, Md., with gun and drug violations. The charges follow an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Maryland State Police (MSP), Worcester County Sheriff's Office, the Berlin Police Department and the Ocean City Police Department with the assistance of the Worcester County State's Attorney Office.

Tony Lamont Mills, 32, of Berlin, Md., has been charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm by a felon. The second criminal complaint charges Ramon M. Diamos, 47, and Arlon J. Macatangay, 51, both of Jersey City, N.J., and Ricky Ibanga, 38, of Bayonne, N.J., with conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

The State's Attorney for Worcester County Beau Oglesby said, "I applaud the combined efforts of Worcester County Sheriff's Office, the Maryland State Police, the Ocean City Police Department, the Berlin Police Department, ATF and HSI for their investigations in these cases. The adoption of these cases by the United States Attorney's Office demonstrates the strength of the relationship between local and federal authorities as we work together to pursue the eradication of controlled dangerous substances from our streets and to remove the criminals who are armed with illegal firearms from our communities."

According to Mills' criminal complaint, on at least two occasions in August 2012, an undercover police detective conducted two hand to hand purchases of heroin from Mills after meeting Mills in his vehicle. On Aug. 31, 2012, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Mills' residence and discovered Mills hiding in a bedroom closet, where officers also located a loaded .32 caliber revolver and a box of .32 caliber ammunition. During the search, officers also recovered heroin, marijuana and drug packaging material.

Mills faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin and up to life in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Mills also had an initial appearance Feb. 13 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore and is detained.

According to the statement of facts filed in support of the arrest of Diamos, Macatangay and Ibanga, the three were pulled over by a MSP trooper on Route 13, near the Virginia state line for a traffic stop. The trooper learned that Diamos was wanted on a New Jersey warrant and he was subsequently arrested. A clear glass pipe and a small amount of methamphetamine were recovered from Diamos' front pants pocket. During a subsequent search of the car, the trooper discovered a manilla envelope that contained 240 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a receipt in Macatangay's name.

Macatangay and Ibanga were then arrested and additional methamphetamine was recovered from Macatangay's jacket pocket.

Diamos, Macatangay and Ibanga face a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Diamos, Macatangay and Ibanga had an initial appearance Feb. 13 in U.S. District Court in Baltimore and are detained. Ibanga is scheduled for a detention hearing Feb. 15.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael C. Hanlon and Christopher J. Romano.

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Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Tuesday, September 4, 2012Heroin Distribution Investigation Leads To Arrest
http://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2012/09/heroin-distribution-investigation-leads.html

Thursday Evening Fire in Hallwood- Accomack County

Thursday, February 14, 2013 8:50 PM - Fire departments called to the 12000 block of Mears Station Road in Hallwood  for a building fire.

Only a small portion of siding in the back of the building was damaged by fire and the fire is still under investigation.

On Thursday, Accomack County Sheriff Todd Godwin increased  the reward related to the Accomack County arsons to $25,000.

 A tip line has been established  for information about those responsible.   You can text, call, or e-mail (757) 655-1437.

The Accomack County Sheriff's Office is hopeful the increased reward money will bring more people forward with information about the case.

"Lincoln" At The Mar-Va Theater- (Please Note Correction)

Please note that I made an error in posting this a couple of days ago  (to which I corrected later in the evening) but  feel it important to repost.  Please see the corrected time for the Sunday showing of  "Lincoln".

 

 

Friday, February 15th ~ 7PM

Saturday, February 16th ~ 7PM

 2:00 Show ~Sunday, February 17th

Tickets  $5.00

 

Pocomoke Spring Open Golf Tournament

 

Big fun on a little course!

 

Join us to support Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce in promoting local businesses.

Entry fee $50 per individual, $200 team.

 

Cart and lunch included. 

 

1st Prize- "A Day at The Bay Club" Four rounds of golf, including carts and lunch at The Bay Club in Berlin!

 

2nd prize-  Four rounds of golf, including carts, at Rum Pointe Seaside Links in Berlin.

 

3rd Prize - Four rounds of golf at The Peninsula Golf & Country Club in Longneck.

Silent auction with restaurant certificates, rounds of golf from Bear Trap Dunes, Nutters Crossing & Great Hope and other great items. Also door prizes & a 50/50 drawing.

Come out and show your support!

To get involved contact Jennifer at pocomokechamber@gmail.com

or 410-957-1919.

REWARD Increased and HOT LINE Has Been Set UP

ACCOMACK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCREASES REWARD FOR TIPS ON ARSONS

The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office is putting forth funds to increase the reward related to the Accomack County arsons. As of Thursday, persons coming forward with information that leads to an arrest and conviction in these cases could be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.
 
To notify the Eastern Shore community about the reward increase and a new Accomack County Arson Tip Line number, state police and the sheriff’s office are also distributing and posting new printed fliers throughout the Eastern Shore. Anyone with information about the arsons and/or individual(s) responsible is encouraged to contact law enforcement via a new Tip Line dedicated to these investigations. Text, call or email at 757-655-1437.

“The sheriff’s office and state police have received an overwhelming response from the public with tips and information, but there are still residents out there who know something about the persons involved in setting the fires,” Accomack County Sheriff Todd Godwin said. “I hope the increase in the reward will help persuade these residents to now come forward. These fires must be stopped – for the safety of our property owners, for the safety of our volunteer firefighters, and for the safety and wellbeing of our close-knit community.”

From Nov. 12, 2012, through Feb. 11, 2013, there have been 48 structure and debris fires intentionally set in Accomack County. On Feb. 13, 2013, it was discovered that someone tried to burn down the Leatherbury United Methodist Church in Onancock, Va. The church building suffered only minor damage. No one, to date, has been injured in any of the arsons.

“As we have stated before, state police are aggressively pursuing all leads related to these arsons,” Capt. T.A. Reibel, Commander of the BCI Chesapeake Field Office. “We are also confident, based on the evidence collected at the scenes, that the majority of the arsons are the work of a collaboration of individuals. The information needed to put a stop to these fires and effect an arrest is out there – we just need the right people to text us, call us or email us with what they know.”

Initially, a $5,000 reward was made available through the International Association of Arson Investigators (http://www.vaiaai.com/). The Sheriff’s Office is allocating the additional $20,000.