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Sunday, August 12, 2012
"Praise In the Park"
TIME MACHINE ... Delmarva A State?
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February, 1833
(THE MAIL- Hagers-Town, Md.) (Spelling of town is correct for this era)
From The Delaware Journal.
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An OVERTURE, it has been seen, has been made by our legislature to the legislature of Maryland, for an union between this state and the eight counties of Maryland on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay- the united territory to be called the State of Delaware. We know not in what spirit this overture may be received by our sister state, but we understand, that the first suggestion of such an union came from leading citizens of that state, and we ourselves have heard one of her most distinguished citizens on the Eastern Shore, advocate it as a measure desirable in itself & which would be acceptable to the people of that district. If natural boundaries had been originally considered, the whole Peninsula, including the counties of Maryland and the two counties of Accomac and Northampton, which by some queer accident, belong to Virginia, would have been included in one government. Nature intended it so- but men's caprice has marred the design, and spoiled one of the prettiest states of which our union could have boasted, and even accepting the sovereign state of S. Carolina. Why Virginia should stretch her enormous legs across the wide expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, or Maryland wish to retain a territory disunited from her main body by nature's irrevocable fiat, supposing the wish to exist, are questions we desire those interested to consider. - The people of the Peninsula assimilate in character and habits, and would readily form one people, as nature intended their territory to constitute one state. In the event of such an arrangement, Easton would probably become the capital of the regenerated state- and its Capitol, adorned by the Lloyds, the Chambers, the Goldsboroughs, the Tilghmans, the Kerrs, and the Upshurs, of the Eastern Shore, with the Claytons and others , who little Delaware could throw into the scale, would present a galaxy of talent and character, which would give the Peninsular State a name that her sons would be proud of. We wish our Maryland friends to take this matter seriously into their consideration.
January, 1870
(The New York Times)
The effort to consolidate Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Accomac County, in Virginia, into a new state, has been renewed with increased energy. A Baltimore paper insists, however, that if the new arrangement is to be carried into effect, Delaware must lose its identity, and the new State be called Chesapeake "as the people of Virginia and Maryland would object to being annexed to so small a state as Delaware." How the new state will be any larger under the name of Chesapeake than it would be under the name of Delaware it did not explain, and we appeal to it for further information before committing ourself to the project.
July, 1901
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)
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A NEW STATE PROPOSED
Eastern Shore Suggested as a Part of "Delmarvia"
"Delmarvia" says the New York Times, "is the odd name that some persons bestow upon a hypothetical State of the American Union." A proposal to create such a state by the union of Delaware with the counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia has been often discussed, often with considerable interest and by the people of Delaware, occasionally with qualified approval by part of the people of Maryland most directly interested, never with interest or approval by the Eastern Shoremen of Virginia, and usually with unqualified disapproval by Virginia and Maryland.
"Rural Delaware and the Peninsula counties of Maryland and Virginia had a common English origin and a population almost exclusively native and of native ancestry. But Wilmington, which will soon include half of the population of Delaware, has a large foreign element. Eastern Shore traditions are also more distinctly southern and aristocratic than those of Delaware, and the strong Quaker element in Northern Delaware has no counterpart on the Eastern Shore."
December, 1933
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)
SOME DAY YOUR MAP OF U.S. MAY SHOW: STATE OF DELMARVA!
Invasion of Gov. Ritchies Militia and Criticism from Baltimoreans Heightens Agitation that Nine Counties Secede from Maryland and Join Delaware.
By NEA Service
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Baltimore, Md. Dec.26.- Delmarva- newest commonwealth in the American family of states!
Back of the proposal for establishment of the new state, to be made up of Delaware and eleven counties of the other two states, lies a story of virtual civil war in Maryland. It is the immanent secession of the nine Maryland counties and their union with Delaware which would make the new state possible, and the backers of the plan-they number thousands in eastern Maryland- are hopeful that the two lower Peninsula counties of Virginia will join their lot with the Maryland counties.
Such a secession of the Maryland counties from the rest of the state, which lies on the other side of the Chesapeake, would be revolutionary in recent American political history.
But to the citizens of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, secession is not unthinkable. For it was only recently soldies invaded the lower shore. They seized citizens of two counties and held them prisoner in an armory. The outraged inhabitants attacked the armory, and virtually drove them out- drove them back ignonimously to Baltimore, and with them drove the Attorney General of Maryland and the Commander of the Maryland National Guard.
From that incident particularly, and from a series of other previous incidents, has arisen the desire of the citizens of the Maryland's Eastern Shore to break away from the rest of the state.
For the Eastern Shoremen are mad- mad clean through. Their resentment is particularly directed towards Maryland's Governor Ritchie, and also towards Baltimore newspapers which have been exceedingly open in their criticism of the 'Shore and its demonstrations of mob violence which culminated recently in the open street fight at Salisbury between irate citizens and the militiamen dispatched by Governor Ritchie to seize suspected lynchers.
That "Battle of Salisbury" was to the citizens of the Eastern Shore what the Battle of Lexington was to the American colonists in 1776.
August, 1956.
A welcoming road sign bearing the insignia of 11 Pocomoke City civic and service organizations was erected along Route 13 about a half-mile south of town. Sponsors were: The Pocomoke City Chamber Of Commerce... Pocomoke Woman's Club...Soroptimist International...Junior Woman's Club Of Pocomoke City...Junior Chamber Of Commerce...American Legion Post 93...Lions International...Rotary International...Kiwanis International...B.P.O. Elks Lodge 94...Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 8622.
A second sign was to be placed on the northern approach to town. Snow Hill had already placed welcoming signs to their town and Berlin was planning to do the same.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Concerns and Comments
A request for more information on the organization was left and there was no response. I personally emailed the person who's name was on the request that the info be posted to see how the membership drive was going and if I should post it again. No response. I am not going to deny the fact that Save The Youth at one time, many years ago, was a very good thing. Recently, however, if you were to check back on the Pocomoke City Council minutes you will find that Bishop Jenkins with the Rev. James Jones have been to the council meetings numerous times but the minutes will show they have failed to produce what the council has requested. Readers of the PPE have requested info and there is no response with any information.
You can not expect the citizens of Pocomoke to just accept this group without the knowledge of who they are. I have personally searched many times for information on this group to see how it is progressing and who some of the leaders may be but have reached nothing but dead ends.
Here is one comments:
Please answer the above questions and more!
What does "Save the Youth" do for the youth? How many are saved? What are they saved from?
How are the parents involved? Where is your roster?
What age youth do you serve?
How are they supervised?
What do the youth do for the community? Do the youth simply take from the community or do they contribute to the community?
Are they taught entitlement or self-reliance, ethics and moral behavior?
How are the youth involved in fund raising?
Do you have an official non-profit tax status with paperwork up to date?
And here is one reply:
Never read such degrading and negative remarks. STY for years held basketball tournaments outdoors for youth, sponsored motivational speaker events, and workshops targeting the youth.
No other organization has thus far come close.
Instead of spreading fear, hatred and negativity... GET INVOLVED!
Kudos to Bishop Jenkins and staff.
Now, how is anyone supposed to get involved if there is no phone #, no email, NO NAMES ! How can people get involved if they have no information??Not one soul seems to have gone to bat for the Save The Youth - which is now - Save The Youth Crime Prevention. Seems to me that if this organization is SO very crucial to the youths of the city someone would be answering some questions....and the citizens would know who you are.
And while we are on the subject of youths ...
This was emailed to me earlier this week and I find that it is an ideal time to post it.
"Always we hear the cry from teenagers 'What can we do, where can we go?'
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Minutes From Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting ~ 7/2/12
TIME MACHINE Preview ... Delmarva A State?
Read more about it this Sunday on 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. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!
Romney To Announce Running Mate Saturday In Virginia
In a statement issued Friday night, the Romney campaign said the running mate would be revealed at 9 a.m. EDT at the Nauticus Museum. Romney is kicking off a four-day bus tour through swing states.
Romney's choice comes as he tries to repair an image damaged by negative Democratic advertising and shift the trajectory of a campaign that's seen him lose ground to President Barack Obama.
The vice presidential selection will dominate headlines, and Romney's team has been relentlessly teasing the announcement for weeks.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Worcester County Sheriff's Office Receives Grant
This grant will help fund the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office monitoring support compliance of local sex offenders who are required to register or re-register with the Maryland Sex Offender Registry. This program benefits Worcester County by ensuring sex offenders are in full compliance as required by Maryland law and providing reassurance to county residents.
Grant funds help support the two parttime detectives who work to keep track of multiple offenders in Worcester County, Sheriff Reggie T. Mason stated.
The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is required to reimburse law enforcement annually for processing registration statements, fingerprints, photographs, and for performing community notification requirements.
The Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository Maryland Sex Offender Registry Unit has determined the amount of reimbursement to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is $15,000 for 75 active registrations, according to Mason.
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Charged With Prostitution and Indecent Exposure In Salisbury
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Mar-Va Theater ~ Saturday Night~
Thursday, August 9, 2012
National Night Out In Pocomoke City 2012
Officer Perkins with one of the city crew workers, I believe.
Mike Dean with Lt. Green and some other Pocomoke City Police Officers
Mayor Bruce Morrison with Councilwoman Diane Downing and Councilwoman Tracey Cottman
Also attending: Investigator for the Wor. Co. State's Attorney Office- Rick Taylor and Special Investigator fof the Wor. Co. State's Attorney Office.
Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell has certainly kept his word when he wrote in his Mission Statement "to provide the highest quality of police service" and to "develop a partnership with the community". What he has done in just a few short months with his department and for the great town of Pocomoke City is outstanding.
Be sure to thank them.
Mar-Va Theater ~ ONE NIGHT ONLY
TIME MACHINE Preview ... Delmarva A State?
A number of times in past history the idea surfaced that our Eastern Shore counties and Delaware should join to become a new state. We've come across some of these mentions.. from 1833, 1870, 1901, and 1933.
Read more about it this Sunday on 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. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!
~Save The Date ~Third Friday ART STROLL
The Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce will be hosting two artists and holding an OPEN HOUSE with complimentary refreshments.
Sounds like another fun evening in downtown Pocomoke!
Group Seeks To Ease Transition of Former Inmates
Every year, inmates are released in from prison, and have to assimilate back into their local communities. How do inmates go about re-building lives after they are released? One way is to tap into the services of the many government agencies or non-profit organizations on the Eastern Shore.
One recent Tuesday morning, the conference room at the Accomack County Social Services building was packed with individuals representing those groups. From Social Services, to Veterans Affairs, to church and homeless groups, each was there because he or she has a role to play in helping former inmates re-enter the community in a way that is supportive and constructive. The group is called the Eastern Shore Re-Entry Council.
The Council needs volunteers for mentoring and other forms of assistance to this population so that they do not end up back in prison. Training is provided.
Why should you care? Over 37,000 people are incarcerated in Virginia Department of Corrections prisons and in local jails. Every year, about one-third of those complete their sentences and are released back into their home communities. Virginia's Eastern Shore expects more than 50 such former inmates over the next year. The consequences to a community are many if these individuals re-offend, including: new crime victims, higher cost to tax payers, loss of productivity, and unsupported families and children.
If you are interested in providing mentoring or other volunteer services for ex-offenders, and strengthening your community in doing so, please call Ann Wessells at the Accomack County Probation and Parole office at 787-5890.
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Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Pocomoke City "National Night Out" 2012
Pocomoke City certainly has had lots of great things happening in the past few months. Most of accomplishments had been on the drawing board for quite awhile. New restaurants, ribbon cutting ceremonies, a block party, a new station for the Pocomoke City Police Department, a new Pocomoke City Police Chief....the list goes on. However, as excited as we all are when these things come around there is always a part in some (including myself) that think of those that have passed this lifetime and wish so much they were here to enjoy what would have made them so proud also.
Councilman Honis Cane, Mayor Curt Lippoldt and Councilman Bob Hawkins.... They would be excited. Most of all they would be proud.
The late Councilman Bob Hawkins in a photograph with Retired Pocomoke City Police Chief J.D. Ervin.
There's more............
2 New Stop Signs Added in Pocomoke
And this one:
And if you don't notice them....It could cause some serious issues. Stay Safe!