Sunday, June 18, 2023

Time Machine: 100 years ago this week in Pocomoke's newspaper, 2007, 1898, 1971, 1973.


 






                                                                                     


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December, 2007







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Salisbury Daily Times






*May, 1898
New York Daily Herald (New York, NY)


*March, 1971

Democratic Messenger


*March, 1973


Worcester County Messenger





Friday, June 16, 2023

Pocomoke Church Histories- CHAPTER SIX



(Much of the following newsprint in the short section remaining of this article is not readable but we have left everything in.)

(Worcester Democrat)

This series of articles continues next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.


 



Juneteenth UPDATES

Update: Due to Friday's weather all Juneteenth activities at the Sturgis One Room School Museum will be held on Saturday, June 17th.



 


Few details available on upcoming Wallops launch

 


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Rocket Lab's 'mystery launch' stirs interest - Shore Daily News


Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:


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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Worcester County's school budget issue

 


Opinion

  What is the point, one might ask, of the Worcester County Teachers Association negotiating teachers’ salaries with the board of education if the board of education has no power to guarantee the deal?

   Although the board is trying to honor the terms of the agreement it struck with the association as part of its budget process, the school board’s ability to deliver on its promises is entirely dependent on county government’s willingness to go along with the program.

  Because governments don’t actually make anything to sell and can’t legally profit by charging fees higher than the cost of services they deliver, they must get their income through various taxes and fees they impose.

  School boards, however, can’t do that. They are at the mercy of state and county governments, even though they are not a branch of either.

  The school board is an independent entity that’s more answerable to the state board of education than it is to the county or any other government authority. Except for money.

  There are probably a thousand good arguments against it, but public school systems in this state should have their own taxing authority if they are to be responsible for setting the payroll.

 Otherwise, as has been shown by the recent budget battle between the school board and the commissioners, good faith negotiations between teachers and school boards are more like hope-for-the-best negotiations.

 The commissioners, of course, contend that they are not preventing the board of education from giving raises or doing whatever it wants, and that they are only fulfilling their obligation as the county paymaster to account for where the money goes.

  In the meantime, the elected board of education and the school system are supposed to operate as an independent agency, when it’s not independent at all. It doesn’t make sense and somewhere, somehow there must be a better way to do this. 

(UPDATED) Foal auction benefiting Beebe Ranch goal

(6/15 Shore Daily News)

After all the bids were in, the pony auction to benefit the Museum of Chincoteague’s purchase of the Beebe Ranch ended Wednesday with a bid of $40,500.  The  buy back auction was sponsored by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Company.

The highest bidder in the auction will reportedly now be given the honor of officially naming foal #29 and will receive a Registration Certificate stating that they are a participating donor in the Chincoteague Wild Pony Buy-Back to the Island Program. As a buyback, the foal will remain on Assateague  in the care of the Fire Company.

According to the Chincoteague Museum, the total raised now is very close to the $600,000 needed to close the purchase.  As of now the closing is scheduled  for June 30.

(6/14 - Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company Facebook)

ALL IN ALL DONE…..SOLD!!!!! The winning bid for the Save the Beebe Ranch Buyback Foal was a RECORD BREAKING WHOPPING $40,500.

(6/13 Shore Daily News)


BIDDING STRONG IN CHINCOTEAGUE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S AUCTION TO HELP SAVE BEEBE RANCH

The on line auction of a foal by the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Company is well underway.  As of 8:25 Tuesday, a bid of $23,000 has been received.  The progress of the auction can be followed on the Chincoteague Vol. Fire Department’s Facebook page.    The proceeds of the auction will be donated to the Museum of Chincoteague toward the purchase and maintenance of the historic Beebe Ranch on Chincoteague.

The bidding period will end Wednesday at 5 p.m.


 (City of Pocomoke Facebook)

Pocomoke is a Banner City! 

The Pocomoke City Mayor & City Council were recognized among their peers as an active participant in showcasing municipal government and how it works, through attending professional development, chapter and department events, as well as volunteering for league boards and committees. 

Elected Officials & Staff look forward to attending the Maryland Municipal League Conference later this month as ambassadors for Pocomoke City.



Recollections of Pocomoke City's Salem Methodist Church

 This Saturday, 6/17, here at The Pocomoke Public Eye-


This column was published in 1942 with the author's recollections dating back to the mid-1800's.


Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Worcester teachers react to school funding budget

 (WBOC)


Worcester County Teachers Voice Frustration Over County's Approved Budget


"More than anything else, we all feel disrespected by the county commissioners decision to underfund our schools," said Everett Evansky. 

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Sunset Cruise benefits Chincoteague Library

 (Shore Daily News)


Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Summer Sunset Cruise to benefit the Chincoteague Island Library. The cruise will be aboard the “Martha Lou” with Daisey’s Island Cruises. Everyone is invited to have a great evening on the water and support the library as it continues to serve the residents and guests of Chincoteague and the Eastern Shore.

The cruise departs from Curtis Merritt Harbor on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00 PM returning to port at about 8:30 PM. (please arrive by 5:30 PM.) Ticket price includes, refreshments catered by Bill’s Restaurant, beverages, and live music by Troy and Clare Outten.  Tickets for this event are $65 a person (adults only, please) and may be purchased by calling Daisey’s Island Cruises at 757-336-5556.

Daisey’s Island Cruises has generously donated crew and the “Martha Lou” for this event.  All proceeds will benefit the Chincoteague Island Library programs and services.  If you need additional information, please call the library at 757-336 3460.

Residents of Chincoteague, the Eastern Shore, visitors, and guests are invited to support the Chincoteague Island Library and enjoy this memorable cruise on the “Martha Lou” while enjoying this unique view of the Island.

 6PM TUESDAY, 6/13, AT THE POCOMOKE FAIRGROUNDS