"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt."
- Charles M. Schulz -
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Have You Seen Johnny The Boxer?
If you live in this area of Virginia:
This poor dog could be hurt and scared. I am sure he doesn't understand what has happened and I wouldn't be afraid to bet that he sure misses his master. Let's hope and pray that Johnny will be found alive......if he hasn't been found already.
This poor dog could be hurt and scared. I am sure he doesn't understand what has happened and I wouldn't be afraid to bet that he sure misses his master. Let's hope and pray that Johnny will be found alive......if he hasn't been found already.
A reward is being offered for Johnny, a boxer owned by Exmore Police Chief Steve Elliott, who was killed last week in a car crash. Johnny was riding with Elliott and has not been seen since. He was last seen in the Pungoteague area on April 14. People with information can call the Northampton County Sheriff's Office at 757-678-0458.
Thoreau Statue Will Return- Salisbury Univ. Students Have Left
SALISBURY — Two Salisbury University students accused of stealing a life-size bronze statue of Henry David Thoreau from the campus have left the university.
Salisbury spokesman Richard Culver confirmed that Samuel Cyrus and Jonathan Reddick have left the school but did not elaborate on the circumstances of their departure.
Cyrus and Reddick pleaded guilty last month to conspiracy to commit theft and each received three years of probation. Prosecutors dropped the other charges against them.
The 400-pound statue was stolen in January. The scheme was uncovered after a third man, Raymond Bunting, sold it to Delmarva Recycling for $442.
The statue was recovered except for its extended left hand, which had been sawed off. Culver says it should be repaired and returned to campus by the end of May.
www.baltimoresun.com
Salisbury spokesman Richard Culver confirmed that Samuel Cyrus and Jonathan Reddick have left the school but did not elaborate on the circumstances of their departure.
Cyrus and Reddick pleaded guilty last month to conspiracy to commit theft and each received three years of probation. Prosecutors dropped the other charges against them.
The 400-pound statue was stolen in January. The scheme was uncovered after a third man, Raymond Bunting, sold it to Delmarva Recycling for $442.
The statue was recovered except for its extended left hand, which had been sawed off. Culver says it should be repaired and returned to campus by the end of May.
www.baltimoresun.com
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Some Accomack Taxpayer-funded Workers Owe Back Taxes
ACCOMAC -- Nearly 350 School Board, Social Services and county employees have had their wages garnished for back taxes this year.
Accomack County Treasurer Dana Bundick said 82 county and Department of Social Services employees who were delinquent in real estate or personal property taxes had their wages garnished.
So far $18,000 has been collected.
And 258 school employees had their wages garnished, with $85,000 collected to date.
"Some people, we took all but a few dollars of their paycheck, which got their attention," Bundick said.
Vice Chairman Donald Hart Jr., praised the efforts, saying, "If you collect a check from the taxpayers of this county" the worker needs to pay taxes.
"If you have elected officials, zap them, too," he said, adding of the number of public employees owing back taxes, "That's 300-some employees -- that's embarrassing."
The Treasurer's office also placed 900 Department of Motor Vehicle stops on delinquent taxpayers since January.
The office this year was given funding for an additional employee to help collect back taxes, according to an agreement Bundick made with the county.
The stops prevent delinquent taxpayers from renewing their vehicle registration until personal property taxes are paid. Of the stops placed, 62 accounts have been collected, amounting to more than $38,000.
Additionally, Bundick reported that she referred 76 parcels since January to tax attorney Jim Elliott for collection of delinquent real estate taxes, with 28 accounts collected so far this year, amounting to more than $127,000.
Five tax sales have been held this year, with another planned in May.
The same night Bundick gave her report, the Board of Supervisors also voted unanimously for a zoning amendment that requires evidence of payment of delinquent taxes on properties from owners applying for items including special exceptions, special use permits, variances, rezoning, building permits and erosion and sediment control permits.
STILL MISSING KRISTEN SHOCKLEY
STILL TRYING TO LOCATE THIS MISSING PERSON
Kristen Shockley
Pocomoke City, Maryland
Age: 19 Ht.: 5'3" Wt. 145 lbs.Medium long red hair and freckles
Last seen Apr. 6, 2010
Boarded the transit bus enroute to WorWic Tech in Salisbury, Md. but never made it to class.
An anonymous phone call to her mother on April 8 stated that they had seem Kristen in Salisbury in the Booth Street area.
April 8, 2010 Kristen called her mother from a police department in Baltimore, Md.and her mother left immediately to drive to Baltimore to pick her up. The officer that Kristen's mother spoke with said that they could not hold Kristen because she was an adult. Kristen left the police dept. to get a pack of cigerettes and never returned. The police dept. and store Kristen was referring to are almost within sight of each other. This would be in the area of Windsor Mill Road and Woodlawn Drive, the western district in Baltimore County. Baltimore, Maryland.
Her purse and cell phone were stolen so she may have no identification.
If you have ANY information PLEASE CALL:
Pocomoke City Police @ (410) 957-1600
T. Parks @ (410) 603-5146
B. Northam @ (410) 957-2496 OR
email this site at pcitypubliceye@gmail.com
Walking Towards A Cure For MS
The annual 5k Walk For MS was held last Saturday in Ocean City, Md.
This event, hosted by the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maryland Chapter is one of the major fundraisers on the shore. Walk MS raises funds for research, programs and services that are provided by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Team Pietroski
Team leader is Cindi Pietroski, Maryland MS Ambassador
It is with devoted teams like this and every footstep that " Keeps Us Moving Closer To A Cure"
WONDERFUL JOB!!!!
Friday, April 23, 2010
Benefit For Eric White On Saturday
This information was just left in the comment section and I thought that since it is for a good cause it should be posted. Thanks swampcritter2 for the information.
If anyone has anymore info about this please leave a comment.
Live music at the Southern States store tomorrow in Pocomoke. Food and music to benefit Eric White, an excellent guitarist from Bloxom. Eric is suffering through cancer. He will be there and will play with the gospel band Second Chance. Somerset Animal control will be there with critters for adoption. I'll be there to . Bring your guitar if you play one . I'm going.
The Southern States is the Pocomoke Farm and Lawn, 7285 Dividing Creek Road.
Sounds like a wonderful cause and lots of fun!
If anyone has anymore info about this please leave a comment.
Live music at the Southern States store tomorrow in Pocomoke. Food and music to benefit Eric White, an excellent guitarist from Bloxom. Eric is suffering through cancer. He will be there and will play with the gospel band Second Chance. Somerset Animal control will be there with critters for adoption. I'll be there to . Bring your guitar if you play one . I'm going.
The Southern States is the Pocomoke Farm and Lawn, 7285 Dividing Creek Road.
Sounds like a wonderful cause and lots of fun!
Open For Business
Pocomoke Diner (formerly Trader's) is NOW open for business so I have been told.
Be sure to check that out this weekend!
Closed For Business
The Greene Turtle in Pocomoke has closed its doors.It is said that reappearing in that same spot will be Don's Seafood.
~ MarVa Theater Events ~
Friday Evening and Sunday Afternoon At the MarVa Theater
As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.
As homicide detective Thomas Craven investigates the death of his activist daughter, he uncovers not only her secret life, but a corporate cover-up and government collusion that attracts an agent tasked with cleaning up the evidence.Friday, April 23rd - 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 25th - 2 p.m.
RATED R
**Sponsorships are available for this movie. Email Emily at emily@marvatheater.com
Thursday, April 22, 2010
EARTH DAY 2010
Today is EARTH DAY
Please help take care of it.
RECYCLE
DO NOT LITTER
That's a good place to start.
Pocomoke Library to cut hours
A shortage of staff will mean the Pocomoke City branch of the Worcester County Library will be open for fewer hours starting next month.
Beginning May 1, the library will open two hours later on Tuesday's and Thursday and will no longer hold weekend hours.
Beginning May 1, the library will open two hours later on Tuesday's and Thursday and will no longer hold weekend hours.
In a statement, library officials said the new schedule would only be temporary.
VIA DelmarvaNow.comCOMMUNITY CENTER/BANQUET FACILITY DEDICATION
This Sunday, April 25, exactly 2 years after the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company dedicated their new firehouse, the fire company is dedicating their adjacent Community Center at 1410 Market Street.
An Open House will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and will feature tours of the magnificent new Community Center banquet facility.
At 3:00 PM, a cornerstone ceremony will be held. The time capsule from the Fifth Street firehouse cornerstone dedicated in 1939 will be opened by the senior members of the fire company. The contents of the time capsule will be revealed and should prove interesting. A time capsule containing modern materials will then be set in the new cornerstone.
Following the cornerstone ceremony, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Companys new tanker truck will be dedicated and placed in service. The purchase of the tanker was made possible through a Homeland Security grant to the fire service.
An Open House will be held from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM and will feature tours of the magnificent new Community Center banquet facility.
At 3:00 PM, a cornerstone ceremony will be held. The time capsule from the Fifth Street firehouse cornerstone dedicated in 1939 will be opened by the senior members of the fire company. The contents of the time capsule will be revealed and should prove interesting. A time capsule containing modern materials will then be set in the new cornerstone.
Following the cornerstone ceremony, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Companys new tanker truck will be dedicated and placed in service. The purchase of the tanker was made possible through a Homeland Security grant to the fire service.
www.shoredailynews.com
Another true asset to Pocomoke!
No Jobs Next Year For 42 School Employees
At its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, April 20, the Accomack County School Board voted to accept the Budget Reduction Plan which became necessary when the Commonwealth of Virginia cut $3.1 million in operating revenues from the School Boards Budget, according to a statement from Accomack County Public Schools.
Even with this additional appropriation, fifty-one positions will be eliminated from the School Boards 2010-2011 Operating Budget. Three of the positions are administrative positions, seven are instructional positions and forty-one are support positions. Retirements will cover six of the positions cut and three employees are eligible to transfer into required positions which will be vacant next year.
Forty-two employees will not be offered positions with the school division next year unless additional employees retire in the departments being reduced.
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors increased the school divisions budget by $730,000.
www.shoredailynews.com
Even with this additional appropriation, fifty-one positions will be eliminated from the School Boards 2010-2011 Operating Budget. Three of the positions are administrative positions, seven are instructional positions and forty-one are support positions. Retirements will cover six of the positions cut and three employees are eligible to transfer into required positions which will be vacant next year.
Forty-two employees will not be offered positions with the school division next year unless additional employees retire in the departments being reduced.
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors increased the school divisions budget by $730,000.
www.shoredailynews.com
Cockfighting Ring Busted By Accomack County Sheriff's Dept.
According to Sheriff Larry Giddens, on April 11, 2010 at approximately 5:57 PM, the Accomack County Sheriffs Office received a report of cockfighting activity on Kellam Lane near Accomac, Virginia.
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered evidence of recent cockfighting activity to include numerous roosters as well as a variety of fighting paraphernalia. During the investigation into this incident a variety of evidence was seized including 27 live roosters. The roosters are being held at the Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control Facility in Melfa.
On April 19, 2010, a General District Court judge ordered the roosters to be turned over to the Accomack County Sheriffs Office for final disposition.
On April 21, 2010, Belarimino Bedoya Alvarez (photo above) was arrested and charged with promoting, preparing for, engaging in or being employed in, the fighting of animals for amusements, sport or gain. Alvarez is currently incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
www.shoredailynews.com
Upon their arrival, deputies discovered evidence of recent cockfighting activity to include numerous roosters as well as a variety of fighting paraphernalia. During the investigation into this incident a variety of evidence was seized including 27 live roosters. The roosters are being held at the Eastern Shore Regional Animal Control Facility in Melfa.
On April 19, 2010, a General District Court judge ordered the roosters to be turned over to the Accomack County Sheriffs Office for final disposition.
On April 21, 2010, Belarimino Bedoya Alvarez (photo above) was arrested and charged with promoting, preparing for, engaging in or being employed in, the fighting of animals for amusements, sport or gain. Alvarez is currently incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
www.shoredailynews.com
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Two residents honored
Two residents of Pocomoke City were presented certificates of recognition for their accomplishments. One was Dr. Diane L. Kerbin, who was recently named Worcester County Woman of the Year by the Worcester County Commission for Women. She was honored for her community service.
The other resident was Zacheus Arnold, who was recognized for having attained Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts.
Zacheus Arnold, center, was honored by the Pocomoke mayor and Council Monday night for having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. (BIll Kerbin photo)
VIA: DelmarvaNow.com
J.R. CLARENCE BUTCH JACKSON Arrested BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE
DISTRICT COURT OF MARYLAND
Case Information
Court System:DISTRICT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY - CRIMINAL SYSTEM
Case Number:4I00084634Tracking No:091001973300
Case Type:CRIMINAL
District Code:02Location Code:04
Document Type:WARRANTIssued Date:04/21/2010
Case Status:ACTIVE
Defendant Information
Defendant Name:JACKSON, CLARENCE BUTCH
Race:BLACK, AFRICAN AMERICAN
Sex:MHeight:603Weight:205DOB:06/26/1974
Address:2456 WORCESTER HWY.
City:POCOMOKE CITYState:MDZip Code:21851 - 0000
Court Scheduling Information
Trial Date:05/21/2010Trial Time:09:00 AM
Trial Type: PRELIMINARY HEARING
Trial Location:301 COMMERCE STREET SNOW HILL 21863-1007
Charge and Disposition Information
(Each Charge is listed separately. The disposition is listed below the Charge)
Charge No:001Description:BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE
Statute:CR.6.202Description:BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3000MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:002Description:BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE
Statute:CR.6.204Description:BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3020MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:003Description:BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE THEFT
Statute:CR.6.205.(c)Description:BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE THEFT
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3040MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:004Description:THEFT: $500 PLUS VALUE
Statute:CR.7.104Description:THEFT: $500 PLUS VALUE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:3 0521MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Case Information
Court System:DISTRICT COURT FOR WORCESTER COUNTY - CRIMINAL SYSTEM
Case Number:4I00084634Tracking No:091001973300
Case Type:CRIMINAL
District Code:02Location Code:04
Document Type:WARRANTIssued Date:04/21/2010
Case Status:ACTIVE
Defendant Information
Defendant Name:JACKSON, CLARENCE BUTCH
Race:BLACK, AFRICAN AMERICAN
Sex:MHeight:603Weight:205DOB:06/26/1974
Address:2456 WORCESTER HWY.
City:POCOMOKE CITYState:MDZip Code:21851 - 0000
Court Scheduling Information
Trial Date:05/21/2010Trial Time:09:00 AM
Trial Type: PRELIMINARY HEARING
Trial Location:301 COMMERCE STREET SNOW HILL 21863-1007
Charge and Disposition Information
(Each Charge is listed separately. The disposition is listed below the Charge)
Charge No:001Description:BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE
Statute:CR.6.202Description:BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3000MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:002Description:BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE
Statute:CR.6.204Description:BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3020MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:003Description:BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE THEFT
Statute:CR.6.205.(c)Description:BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE THEFT
Amended Date:CJIS Code:2 3040MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
Charge No:004Description:THEFT: $500 PLUS VALUE
Statute:CR.7.104Description:THEFT: $500 PLUS VALUE
Amended Date:CJIS Code:3 0521MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X
Incident Date From: 09/22/2007To: 09/22/2007Victim Age:
How a Bowl Should be Licked:
How sweet the owner grabbed a camera
instead of chasing the puppy away.
Hat Tip; Eric
Kristen Shockley Is STILL MISSING
All posts for today will go below this one. There is NO update on this situation. When there is you can believe we will post it. Kristen is still out there........
This young woman went missing on April 6, 2010. That was the last day her mother saw her.
Now, exactly TWO weeks later, it doesn't seem that anyone is truly doing anything actively about this.
Maybe the question should be asked "how long do you wait before law enforcement makes up it's mind to do something?" The mother that is looking for her daughter did the right thing by contacting the local police department in the CITY THAT HER DAUGHTER RESIDES.
Theresa tells me today that she thinks her daughter may very well be in the Baltimore/Washington area. Kristen's cell phone is no longer working. Either it has been turned off or tossed. I agree with her.
She has spoken to a detective but things still continue to move a little too much on the "slow" side. There just seems to be no rush even after two weeks of missing and two LONG, ANXIOUS weeks of being missed. Sadly, Kristen's mom told me today she just wants her daughter to come home and she wants her home to her just like she was when she left. Now, any of you being a parent knows exactly where she is coming from.
At what point does a missing adult go from "just gone off to party" and rise to the "better look for this person because the outcome might not be so great" with the law enforcement?
Kristen has a young son at home. He is the love of her life. Kristen was waiting for her mother to come get her in Baltimore but when she got there Kristen was gone. I call that odd. If Kristen called to come home once why has she not called again? Baltimore is a big place if you're from little ol' Pocomoke. There are churches and police stations, fire houses, homeless shelters all around that busy area of Baltimore where she could go for assistance and make another call home!
I don't think she's able to. And I hope for the sake of this family and this little infant son of Kristen's someone gets off their duff and starts doing something real quick.
Please continue to pray for this family. We will try to post any information we get from the family and keep you updated.
Kristen 1 CLICK HERE
Kristen 2 CLICK HERE
Kristen 3 CLICK HERE
Kristen 1 CLICK HERE
Kristen 2 CLICK HERE
Kristen 3 CLICK HERE
House Fire In Atlantic, Virginia
A woman was fatally injured in a house fire on Nock's Landing Road early Tuesday morning.
The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after the call came in to 911 at 4:41 a.m.
The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived on the scene shortly after the call came in to 911 at 4:41 a.m.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Virginia State Police and the woman who died has not been identified because of the pending investigation, but Atlantic Fire Chief David Grant stated that a male who emerged from the burning house told a bystander his wife had not gotten out after it caught fire.
Units from Atlantic, New Church, Bloxom, Chincoteague and Greenbackville responded to the blaze. Emergency personnel remained on the scene until 9:40 a.m.
www.shoredailynews.com
Units from Atlantic, New Church, Bloxom, Chincoteague and Greenbackville responded to the blaze. Emergency personnel remained on the scene until 9:40 a.m.
www.shoredailynews.com
Railway Museum Spaghetti Dinner
The Eastern Shore Railway Museum will be having a
"Spaghetti Dinner"
"Spaghetti Dinner"
At the Parksley Firehouse Social Hall
Friday April 23, 2010
Dinner will be served from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
$7.00 for adults $4.00 for children under the age of 12
Menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and cake for dessert
Carry-out dinners will be available.
For more information call: 665-5060 or 665-5905
All monies raised will benefit the Eastern Shore Railway Museum.
Friday April 23, 2010
Dinner will be served from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM
$7.00 for adults $4.00 for children under the age of 12
Menu: spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and cake for dessert
Carry-out dinners will be available.
For more information call: 665-5060 or 665-5905
All monies raised will benefit the Eastern Shore Railway Museum.
Crime Report, Nothing about Missing Kristen Shockley
900 BLOCK LAUREL STREET
Distance: 0.66 miles
Identifier: 10-0002516
Time(24h): 10:14
THEFT LESS THAN $100
THEFT LESS THAN $100
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 1900 BLOCK CLARKE AVENUE
Distance: 1.45 miles
Identifier: 10-0002525
Time(24h): 17:25
THEFT: LESS $500 VALUE
THEFT: LESS $500 VALUE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 100 BLOCK CHERRY STREET
Distance: 1.26 miles
Identifier: 10-0002494
Time(24h): 08:56
THEFT: LESS $500 VALUE
THEFT: LESS $500 VALUE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 
600 BLOCK BANK STREET
Distance: 0.66 miles
Identifier: 10-0002505
Time(24h): 22:36
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 2100 BLOCK OLD SNOW HILL ROAD
Distance: 0.53 miles
Identifier: 10-0002467
Time(24h): 10:37
THEFT LESS THAN $100
THEFT LESS THAN $100
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 1200 BLOCK MARKET STREET
Distance: 0.34 miles
Identifier: 10-0002414
Time(24h): 12:14
THEFT LESS THAN $500
THEFT LESS THAN $500
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 1 BLOCK WENDY COURT
Distance: 0.55 miles
Identifier: 10-0002415
Time(24h): 12:02
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 1000 BLOCK LYNNHAVEN DRIVE
Distance: 1.02 miles
Identifier: 10-0002416
Time(24h): 13:07
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
ASSAULT - SECOND DEGREE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 700 BLOCK MARKET STREET
Distance: 0.62 miles
Identifier: 10-0002307
Time(24h): 13:40
THEFT LESS THAN $500
THEFT LESS THAN $500
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 
100 BLOCK RAILROAD AVENUE
Distance: 1.22 miles
Identifier: 10-0002246
Time(24h): 11:45
BURGLARY/2ND DEGREE/GENERAL
BURGLARY/2ND DEGREE/GENERAL
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 600 BLOCK CLARKE AVENUE
Distance: 1.1 miles
Identifier: 10-0002245
Time(24h): 10:59
BURGLARY - FOURTH DEGREE
BURGLARY - FOURTH DEGREE
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 
500 BLOCK YOUNG STREET
Distance: 0.89 miles
Identifier: 10-0002216
Time(24h): 09:41
ROBBERY
ROBBERY
Agency: Pocomoke Poilce
Send to Friend 11000 BLOCK PERRYHAWKIN CHURCH ROAD
Distance: 6.89 miles
Identifier: 1001236
Theft
Agency: Somerset Sheriff
Send to Friend 2100 BLOCK OLD SNOW HILL ROAD
Distance: 0.53 miles
Identifier: 10-0002196
Time(24h): 15:56
THEFT LESS THAN $100
THEFT LESS THAN $100
Arrest Made In Pocomoke Residential Arson
The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office has investigated a fire at 602 Mimosa Lane in Pocomoke City, Maryland. The residence was a single family home. The occupant arrived home in the evening of April 17, 2010 to find the fire burning. The fire was determined to be intentionally set. The investigation led to the arrest of 46 year old James Edward Allen of Pocomoke City, Maryland. James Allen set a porch door mat on fire causing damage to the only doorway into and out of the house. Mr. Allen was charged with 1st and 2nd Degree Arson and Malicious Burning of property damage less than $1,000. Mr. Allen was held in the Worcester County Jail on $25,000 Bond. Additionally information can be reached by contacting Fire Marshal Jeff McMahon at 410.632.5666 or jmcmahon@wcfmo.org
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SURF DOG RICOCHET ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOVLED
PRESS RELEASE
SAN DIEGO MAYOR, JERRY SANDERS PROCLAIMS APRIL 29, 2010
"PAY IT FORWARD DAY", AND AMBASSADOR SURF DOG RICOCHET
ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOVLED
SAN DIEGO MAYOR, JERRY SANDERS PROCLAIMS APRIL 29, 2010
"PAY IT FORWARD DAY", AND AMBASSADOR SURF DOG RICOCHET
ENCOURAGES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOVLED
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 20, 2010… Mayor Jerry Sanders signed a proclamation designating April 29, 2010 as Pay It Forward Day. By signing the proclamation, Mayor Sanders commends this observance to all our citizens, and calls upon Government officials, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the county of San Diego to get involved.
Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who surfs for fun, competition and charitable causes, while inspiring others with her charitable/Pay It Forward lifestyle, initiated the proclamation signed by Mayor Sanders. Ricochet will be at the Old Town Transit Center, 4009 Taylor St in San Diego at 8:00 a.m. on April 29th, encouraging people in San Diego county, as well as around the globe to perform random acts of kindness on Pay It Forward Day. She will also be "pawing" it forward by giving out dog biscuits to doggie commuters near the Transit Center.
Ricochet's surf coach, Robbie Nelson from Happy Barrels Surf School, will be accompanying her at the Old Town Transit Center where he will be giving out coupons for a free surf clinic, and then asking recipients to pay it forward with their own random act of kindness to someone else.
Two of Ricochet's fundraising beneficiaries, Patrick Ivison, the quadriplegic boy she raised over $10,000 for, and Ian McFarland, the six year old brain injured boy she raised over $6170 for, will be joining her in the afternoon as they deliver dog biscuits to area shelters.
Pay It Forward Day is a worldwide initiative based on the novel of the same name written by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The premise of the story is about a 12 year old boy who did three good deeds for others in need. All he asked in return, was for them to pass on the good deed to three other people, and keep the cycle going.
The idea of Pay It Forward Day, is for people to do one good deed for three others. When recipients ask how they can re-pay the favor, which can be big or small, they should be instructed to pay It forward to three more people. With each good deed, the cycle of generosity and kindness will ripple across the world, making us all better people.
Pay It Forward Day is about all people, from all walks of life, giving to someone else, and making a positive difference. There are over 15 countries involved, hundreds of schools are participating, and thousands of people will be paying it forward across the world.
Ricochet was named an ambassador for Pay It Forward Day by founder, Blake Beattie, who says "Ricochet embodies what Pay It Forward Day is all about. She has done some wonderful good deeds and has made a real difference in the lives of many. I think we can all learn some powerful lessons from this amazing dog who has a heart of gold. It is great having Ricochet as an official ambassador of International Pay It Forward Day as she truly helps inspire the world - one good deed at a time."
Ricochet sincerely thanks Mayor Sanders for proclaiming April 29, 2010 as Pay It Forward Day, and she encourages all San Diego residents, as well as people from across the world to get involved! For more information on Paying It Forward, or to get involved in San Diego go to http://www.surfdogRicochet.com, or for the worldwide initiative go to http://payitforwardday.com
For additional information contact Judy Fridono at 707-228-0679 or pawinspired@aol.com.
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Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who surfs for fun, competition and charitable causes, while inspiring others with her charitable/Pay It Forward lifestyle, initiated the proclamation signed by Mayor Sanders. Ricochet will be at the Old Town Transit Center, 4009 Taylor St in San Diego at 8:00 a.m. on April 29th, encouraging people in San Diego county, as well as around the globe to perform random acts of kindness on Pay It Forward Day. She will also be "pawing" it forward by giving out dog biscuits to doggie commuters near the Transit Center.
Ricochet's surf coach, Robbie Nelson from Happy Barrels Surf School, will be accompanying her at the Old Town Transit Center where he will be giving out coupons for a free surf clinic, and then asking recipients to pay it forward with their own random act of kindness to someone else.Two of Ricochet's fundraising beneficiaries, Patrick Ivison, the quadriplegic boy she raised over $10,000 for, and Ian McFarland, the six year old brain injured boy she raised over $6170 for, will be joining her in the afternoon as they deliver dog biscuits to area shelters.
Pay It Forward Day is a worldwide initiative based on the novel of the same name written by Catherine Ryan Hyde. The premise of the story is about a 12 year old boy who did three good deeds for others in need. All he asked in return, was for them to pass on the good deed to three other people, and keep the cycle going.
The idea of Pay It Forward Day, is for people to do one good deed for three others. When recipients ask how they can re-pay the favor, which can be big or small, they should be instructed to pay It forward to three more people. With each good deed, the cycle of generosity and kindness will ripple across the world, making us all better people.
Pay It Forward Day is about all people, from all walks of life, giving to someone else, and making a positive difference. There are over 15 countries involved, hundreds of schools are participating, and thousands of people will be paying it forward across the world.
Ricochet was named an ambassador for Pay It Forward Day by founder, Blake Beattie, who says "Ricochet embodies what Pay It Forward Day is all about. She has done some wonderful good deeds and has made a real difference in the lives of many. I think we can all learn some powerful lessons from this amazing dog who has a heart of gold. It is great having Ricochet as an official ambassador of International Pay It Forward Day as she truly helps inspire the world - one good deed at a time."
Ricochet sincerely thanks Mayor Sanders for proclaiming April 29, 2010 as Pay It Forward Day, and she encourages all San Diego residents, as well as people from across the world to get involved! For more information on Paying It Forward, or to get involved in San Diego go to http://www.surfdogRicochet.com, or for the worldwide initiative go to http://payitforwardday.com
For additional information contact Judy Fridono at 707-228-0679 or pawinspired@aol.com.
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Woman With the Biggest Boobs in history!
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...unbelievable..photo of a woman with the two biggest boobs I have ever seen...
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Hat Tip; Eric
...unbelievable..photo of a woman with the two biggest boobs I have ever seen...
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Hat Tip; Eric
A Very Rare Event Happened at Pocomoke High
Congratulations Pocomoke High Students
Dylan Stevens and Emily Leonard
Dylan and Emily may have made Pocomoke high history by tying for Valedictorian for the graduating class of 2010, this is a very rare event.
Both Emily and Dylan had straight A's
Emily is also the #1 ranked tennis player at Pocomoke high, Dylan is varsity baseball.
We would also like to recognize Micah Bunting as the 2010 class Salutatorian.
Micah is Varsity baseball and Varsity soccer.
Dylan Stevens and Emily Leonard
Dylan and Emily may have made Pocomoke high history by tying for Valedictorian for the graduating class of 2010, this is a very rare event.
Both Emily and Dylan had straight A's
Emily is also the #1 ranked tennis player at Pocomoke high, Dylan is varsity baseball.
We would also like to recognize Micah Bunting as the 2010 class Salutatorian.
Micah is Varsity baseball and Varsity soccer.
Putting America to Work American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Sign
I was cruising down the highway (US 13) in Pocomoke and I came across these signs. Although the signs said "putting America to work" there was no one working.
Now how much of our tax dollars go into these signs?
Annnnnd... I think they need to put someone to work on changing the interstate numbers, they could have done a better job changing the "Rt50" to "Rt13" good grief!
There was a sign placed at the intersection of Rt13 south and Market st. ext. and the other was placed at the Md/Va line on the north bound side.
Hat Tip; Trav for the pics
The History Of Pocomoke by Murray James (9)
CHAPTER V. MERCANTILE ASPECT (COXTIXXED).
After the death of Edward Stevenson, David Long, who was his chief clerk, married his widow, settled his estate, and commenced merchandising, in his own name, at the same stand where he had been clerking. He sold goods until 1832, during which year he died.
He was buried on his father's farm, at present occupied by William W. Quinn. Upon his tomb stone is the following inscription : " In memory of David Long, who was born the 23rd Formerly New Town. 55 day of November, 1788, and died the 4th day of May,, 1832, Aged forty-three years, five months, and eleven days." " ye wliose cheek the tear of pity stains, Draw near with pious reverence and attend. Here lie the loving husband's dear remains, The tender father and the generous friend, The pitying heart that felt for human woe, The dauntless heart that feared no human pride, The friend of man, to vice alone a foe ; For even his failings leaned to virtue's side." As David Long was one of the most successful mer- chants in the early history of New Town, it is but just to- his memory that a brief sketch of his life should here be inserted. He was born the 23rd day of November, 1778, and reared on his father's farm until he entered Edward Stevenson's store as clerk.
How old he was when this change in his life took place we are left to conjecture, at all events he must have been quite a large boy. As it was attended with no little difficulty in getting even the rudiments of an education, in those days, it is presumable that the advantages which he had in the store, in the use of the pen, and figures, was of great service to him in developing his latent powers as an accountant. He commenced business for himself when he was twenty- seven years old, and for sixteen years he applied himself closely to business. When he died, in 1832, he had
•56 History of Pocomoke City, amassed, what might be called, an Eastern Shore fortune, the probable sum of $40,000.
He was a man of even temperament, with an amiable disposition, polite, obliging, and very winning in his man- ners, consequently he was very popular ; indeed, he had won the respect and confidence of the entire surrounding country, and it would have been a futile effort in anyone to have sought to divide the patronage that went into his store. Captain John W. Long commenced the mercantile business, in New Town, in 18 15. During this year^he married Miss Sally Laws Henderson, a young lady of intellectual culture and high moral worth. Captain Long was a brother to David Long and was his senior by two years.
While yet a youth he chose the life of a sailor, and made his first voyage to Amster- dam, in a brig built on the dividing creek. He rose, from before the mast, to be captain of a ship. During the Berlin and Milan decrees, under Napoleon Bonaparte, he was taken prisoner and carried to Naples i upon his release, he returned home, and, as already stated, he commenced merchandising in New Town. His store ranked as first-class, though he did not do business to the extent that his brother David did. He was engaged in the sale of goods nineteen years.
He was the father of four children, only two of whom are now living : Rev. John D. Long and David H. Long, and was grandfather of William W. aud John L. Quinn. Formerly New Town. 57 Captain Long was an intelligent, unassuming and strictly honest man.
He was the poor man's friend, a kind husband and father, and died honored and loved by all who knew him. I have the following from the old family Bible, now in the posession of William W. Quinn : "Captain John W. Long, was born the 22nd day of October, 1786, near New Town, and died the 27th day of May, 1834, in the 48th year of his age. There were other stores in New Town at the time of which I have been speaking, namely : Jacob Riggin and John Burnett, doing business under the firm of Riggin & Burnett ; their store ranked as first-class.
The others were kept by Samuel Carey, McKimmie Lecompte, father of the venerable James Lecompte, of Snow Hill ; and Nicholas Jones. John Burnett was uncle- to William S. Dickinson, Mrs. Sally Blain and Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes ; and was the best penman in New Town, in his day.
He finally moved to the City of Balti- more, where he died. John S. Stevenson succeeded David Long, and com- menced the sale of goods in 1833. He sold goods about, nine years, when he retired from mercantile life. Mr. Stevenson was very popular, indeed, he was the leading spirit of the place, in his day, he seemed to seek more the public good than his own emolument.
He was quite a mechanical genius, could construct almost any agricultural implement that would make labor easier, and in this direction he was much sought after..
58 History of Pocomoke City, In 1833, he conceived the idea of stretching a rope across the river, at Steven's Ferry, by which the propul- sion of the ferry boat was conducted with greater ease. Before this event, the boat was propelled by oars, which mode of crossing, in stormy weather, was attended with great danger.
He had a high sense of moral rectitude, was strictly honest in his dealings, was a warm friend, and out-spoken and un-compromising in his denunciations of those he conceived to be in the wrong. In 1854, he went to the state of Missouri, and in 1867 he died, in the city of Hannibal, in the 60th year of his age.
About the year 1833, Colonel William H. Merrill com- menced merchandising, in New Town, he was also engaged in the shipping business ; he had an extensive trade, and made considerable money ; he sold goods about thirty years, and retired from active life.
Colonel Merrill was a native of Worcester County, served an apprenticeship at the hatting business with Jacob Rogers, in the city of Baltimore. He commenced the hatting business for himself in Snow Hill, married Miss Eliza Stevenson, of this place, and moved here, where he continued the hatting business until the above named period, when he commenced to sell goods.
He was quite a business man, accommodating, obliging, polite, and dignified in his manners ; was a warm friend and quite genial in social bearing.
Formerly New Town.
59 He lived to a good old age, and died at home, in the smidst of his friends, at the age of seventy-two years ; his ".remains were deposited in the Protestant Episcopal Church Burying Ground, of this place.
CHAPTER VI. MERCANTILE ASPECT (CONTINUED).
During John S. Stevenson's mercantile life, there were '•other stores in the place, namely : William R. Truitt, Burroughs & Davis, Maddux & Fields, James Stevenson, ;and probably others. Some of them did quite a heavy ^business. They were all good citizens and their trade yielded them a fair income.
There is only one of this number that I shall give an •extended account of, and this is James Stevenson, and it is Ibecause of the novelty of his case. He commenced to sell goods at an early date, in New 'Town, prior to this, however, he taught school. I have heard it said of him that he commenced mer- chandising on a capital of eighty dollars. His store, of •course, was a small affair, but his trade was sufficient to give him a comfortable living.
He dealt principally in sugar, coffee, molasses, pork, liquor, tobacco and a few of the coarser dry goods. He was magistrate during a great part of his mercantile life. He went by the name of little Jimmie, in consequence of his being small of stature. He sold goods for thirty years, during all that time he mever visited the city, but purchased his goods by proxy.
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After the death of Edward Stevenson, David Long, who was his chief clerk, married his widow, settled his estate, and commenced merchandising, in his own name, at the same stand where he had been clerking. He sold goods until 1832, during which year he died.
He was buried on his father's farm, at present occupied by William W. Quinn. Upon his tomb stone is the following inscription : " In memory of David Long, who was born the 23rd Formerly New Town. 55 day of November, 1788, and died the 4th day of May,, 1832, Aged forty-three years, five months, and eleven days." " ye wliose cheek the tear of pity stains, Draw near with pious reverence and attend. Here lie the loving husband's dear remains, The tender father and the generous friend, The pitying heart that felt for human woe, The dauntless heart that feared no human pride, The friend of man, to vice alone a foe ; For even his failings leaned to virtue's side." As David Long was one of the most successful mer- chants in the early history of New Town, it is but just to- his memory that a brief sketch of his life should here be inserted. He was born the 23rd day of November, 1778, and reared on his father's farm until he entered Edward Stevenson's store as clerk.
How old he was when this change in his life took place we are left to conjecture, at all events he must have been quite a large boy. As it was attended with no little difficulty in getting even the rudiments of an education, in those days, it is presumable that the advantages which he had in the store, in the use of the pen, and figures, was of great service to him in developing his latent powers as an accountant. He commenced business for himself when he was twenty- seven years old, and for sixteen years he applied himself closely to business. When he died, in 1832, he had
•56 History of Pocomoke City, amassed, what might be called, an Eastern Shore fortune, the probable sum of $40,000.
He was a man of even temperament, with an amiable disposition, polite, obliging, and very winning in his man- ners, consequently he was very popular ; indeed, he had won the respect and confidence of the entire surrounding country, and it would have been a futile effort in anyone to have sought to divide the patronage that went into his store. Captain John W. Long commenced the mercantile business, in New Town, in 18 15. During this year^he married Miss Sally Laws Henderson, a young lady of intellectual culture and high moral worth. Captain Long was a brother to David Long and was his senior by two years.
While yet a youth he chose the life of a sailor, and made his first voyage to Amster- dam, in a brig built on the dividing creek. He rose, from before the mast, to be captain of a ship. During the Berlin and Milan decrees, under Napoleon Bonaparte, he was taken prisoner and carried to Naples i upon his release, he returned home, and, as already stated, he commenced merchandising in New Town. His store ranked as first-class, though he did not do business to the extent that his brother David did. He was engaged in the sale of goods nineteen years.
He was the father of four children, only two of whom are now living : Rev. John D. Long and David H. Long, and was grandfather of William W. aud John L. Quinn. Formerly New Town. 57 Captain Long was an intelligent, unassuming and strictly honest man.
He was the poor man's friend, a kind husband and father, and died honored and loved by all who knew him. I have the following from the old family Bible, now in the posession of William W. Quinn : "Captain John W. Long, was born the 22nd day of October, 1786, near New Town, and died the 27th day of May, 1834, in the 48th year of his age. There were other stores in New Town at the time of which I have been speaking, namely : Jacob Riggin and John Burnett, doing business under the firm of Riggin & Burnett ; their store ranked as first-class.
The others were kept by Samuel Carey, McKimmie Lecompte, father of the venerable James Lecompte, of Snow Hill ; and Nicholas Jones. John Burnett was uncle- to William S. Dickinson, Mrs. Sally Blain and Mrs. Elizabeth Hughes ; and was the best penman in New Town, in his day.
He finally moved to the City of Balti- more, where he died. John S. Stevenson succeeded David Long, and com- menced the sale of goods in 1833. He sold goods about, nine years, when he retired from mercantile life. Mr. Stevenson was very popular, indeed, he was the leading spirit of the place, in his day, he seemed to seek more the public good than his own emolument.
He was quite a mechanical genius, could construct almost any agricultural implement that would make labor easier, and in this direction he was much sought after..
58 History of Pocomoke City, In 1833, he conceived the idea of stretching a rope across the river, at Steven's Ferry, by which the propul- sion of the ferry boat was conducted with greater ease. Before this event, the boat was propelled by oars, which mode of crossing, in stormy weather, was attended with great danger.
He had a high sense of moral rectitude, was strictly honest in his dealings, was a warm friend, and out-spoken and un-compromising in his denunciations of those he conceived to be in the wrong. In 1854, he went to the state of Missouri, and in 1867 he died, in the city of Hannibal, in the 60th year of his age.
About the year 1833, Colonel William H. Merrill com- menced merchandising, in New Town, he was also engaged in the shipping business ; he had an extensive trade, and made considerable money ; he sold goods about thirty years, and retired from active life.
Colonel Merrill was a native of Worcester County, served an apprenticeship at the hatting business with Jacob Rogers, in the city of Baltimore. He commenced the hatting business for himself in Snow Hill, married Miss Eliza Stevenson, of this place, and moved here, where he continued the hatting business until the above named period, when he commenced to sell goods.
He was quite a business man, accommodating, obliging, polite, and dignified in his manners ; was a warm friend and quite genial in social bearing.
Formerly New Town.
59 He lived to a good old age, and died at home, in the smidst of his friends, at the age of seventy-two years ; his ".remains were deposited in the Protestant Episcopal Church Burying Ground, of this place.
CHAPTER VI. MERCANTILE ASPECT (CONTINUED).
During John S. Stevenson's mercantile life, there were '•other stores in the place, namely : William R. Truitt, Burroughs & Davis, Maddux & Fields, James Stevenson, ;and probably others. Some of them did quite a heavy ^business. They were all good citizens and their trade yielded them a fair income.
There is only one of this number that I shall give an •extended account of, and this is James Stevenson, and it is Ibecause of the novelty of his case. He commenced to sell goods at an early date, in New 'Town, prior to this, however, he taught school. I have heard it said of him that he commenced mer- chandising on a capital of eighty dollars. His store, of •course, was a small affair, but his trade was sufficient to give him a comfortable living.
He dealt principally in sugar, coffee, molasses, pork, liquor, tobacco and a few of the coarser dry goods. He was magistrate during a great part of his mercantile life. He went by the name of little Jimmie, in consequence of his being small of stature. He sold goods for thirty years, during all that time he mever visited the city, but purchased his goods by proxy.
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Rural Sign Painter
With the recent rainy spell and dampness the sign painter hasn't been able to get his paint to dry. But I guess on one of the good days he did manage to get to the sign to leave this message:
Hmmmm..... good question. How much farther would I have been?
Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Northampton High School Gym
Thursday April 22, 2010
8:30 AM until 2:30 PM
To make an appointment please call--- 678-5151 ext. 2034 or 4042
Please consider giving the gift of life.
USS ENTERPRISE Returned To Navy
NEWPORT NEWS — After spending two years at Northrop Grumman Corp.'s Newport News shipyard for its final major maintenance project, the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier was re-delivered to the Navy on Monday after successful sea trials.
The nation's oldest warship entered Hampton Roads harbor just after 1 p.m. Monday, its flight deck lined with sailors clad in dress whites to celebrate the completion of the ship's last dry-dock availability in Newport News.
Flanked by a four tugboats, the nearly 49-year-old matriarch of the U.S. fleet returned to pier at Naval Station Norfolk, where it will prepare for two final six-month deployments before it's decommissioned in 2013.
"Enterprise is as ready and capable as she has ever been throughout her 48 years," said Capt. Ron Horton, the ship's commanding officer. "For me, Enterprise is more than just the oldest active warship, she's the legend."
The Enterprise arrived at the shipyard in April 2008 for what was supposed to be a 16-month maintenance project estimated to cost $453.3 million. But the aging 1,101-foot giant, with its corroded pipes, tanks and hull, proved to be a much more formidable challenge.
The Navy spent nearly $662million on its 24 months of maintenance work, about 46 percent higher than the original price tag. Just last week, the service approved spending an additional $6.8 million to complete the project — the 12th time in 22 months it doled out more cash to fix unexpected problems.
"There's a lot of equipment from the 1950s still on board that no one makes anymore," said Dan Klemencic, Northrop's top-side construction director for the Enterprise project. "So what appears to be a minor problem can quickly become a major one."
Northrop fixed and repaired pipes, tanks, combat systems and electrical systems and made enhancements to the hull and mechanical systems.
Many problems weren't discovered until shipyard engineers and waterfront workers performed inspections and made repairs deep within the ship's hull.
In tanks and fuel and sewage pipes, for example, the yard found a significant amount of "good, old-fashioned rust," Klemencic said. In some cases, the only thing holding together sewage pipes was a buildup of calcification. In some fuel pipes, "we saw some significant holes" that either were patched or the pipe replaced, he said.
"We found more things than one could have possibly anticipated," said Jim Hughes, vice president of aircraft carrier overhauls at Northrop. "It's like the plumbing in an old home — the more you get in there, the more you find."
Built in Newport News and commissioned in 1961, the "Big E" is the world's first nuclear-powered carrier.
Over the past five decades, the Enterprise has spent several years in Newport News for maintenance projects, employing thousands of shipyard workers. That fact spawned the creation of an oft-repeated saying around the yard: "There are two kinds of people who work here: Those who have worked on the Enterprise, and those who will."
Northrop has a contract to provide all remaining maintenance on the ship. But when Enterprise left Newport News on Saturday morning for sea trials, it marked the last time the ship will be on the James River waterfront until it is deactivated and decommissioned in three years.
"This is an exciting day for us and the Navy," Hughes said. "But it's also very bittersweet."
The nation's oldest warship entered Hampton Roads harbor just after 1 p.m. Monday, its flight deck lined with sailors clad in dress whites to celebrate the completion of the ship's last dry-dock availability in Newport News.
Flanked by a four tugboats, the nearly 49-year-old matriarch of the U.S. fleet returned to pier at Naval Station Norfolk, where it will prepare for two final six-month deployments before it's decommissioned in 2013.
"Enterprise is as ready and capable as she has ever been throughout her 48 years," said Capt. Ron Horton, the ship's commanding officer. "For me, Enterprise is more than just the oldest active warship, she's the legend."
The Enterprise arrived at the shipyard in April 2008 for what was supposed to be a 16-month maintenance project estimated to cost $453.3 million. But the aging 1,101-foot giant, with its corroded pipes, tanks and hull, proved to be a much more formidable challenge.
The Navy spent nearly $662million on its 24 months of maintenance work, about 46 percent higher than the original price tag. Just last week, the service approved spending an additional $6.8 million to complete the project — the 12th time in 22 months it doled out more cash to fix unexpected problems.
"There's a lot of equipment from the 1950s still on board that no one makes anymore," said Dan Klemencic, Northrop's top-side construction director for the Enterprise project. "So what appears to be a minor problem can quickly become a major one."
Northrop fixed and repaired pipes, tanks, combat systems and electrical systems and made enhancements to the hull and mechanical systems.
Many problems weren't discovered until shipyard engineers and waterfront workers performed inspections and made repairs deep within the ship's hull.
In tanks and fuel and sewage pipes, for example, the yard found a significant amount of "good, old-fashioned rust," Klemencic said. In some cases, the only thing holding together sewage pipes was a buildup of calcification. In some fuel pipes, "we saw some significant holes" that either were patched or the pipe replaced, he said.
"We found more things than one could have possibly anticipated," said Jim Hughes, vice president of aircraft carrier overhauls at Northrop. "It's like the plumbing in an old home — the more you get in there, the more you find."
Built in Newport News and commissioned in 1961, the "Big E" is the world's first nuclear-powered carrier.
Over the past five decades, the Enterprise has spent several years in Newport News for maintenance projects, employing thousands of shipyard workers. That fact spawned the creation of an oft-repeated saying around the yard: "There are two kinds of people who work here: Those who have worked on the Enterprise, and those who will."
Northrop has a contract to provide all remaining maintenance on the ship. But when Enterprise left Newport News on Saturday morning for sea trials, it marked the last time the ship will be on the James River waterfront until it is deactivated and decommissioned in three years.
"This is an exciting day for us and the Navy," Hughes said. "But it's also very bittersweet."
The "Big E"
•Northrop completed the ship's final maintenance project Monday at a cost of $662 million.•The project was delayed eight months and was 46 percent over budget, mostly because of unexpected problems due to its age.
•Enterprise is scheduled to make two final six-month deployments before a 2013 decommissioning.
•The world's first nuclear-powered carrier and the oldest in the U.S. fleet was built in Newport News and commissioned in 1961.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Missing Kristen Shockley
Just so everyone will know the wheels have begun to turn in Theresa's plea to help find her missing daughter Kristen Shockley.
Circuit Court of Maryland
Circuit Court of Maryland
Case Information
| Court System: | Circuit Court for Worcester County - Civil System |
| Case Number: | 23C10000669 |
| Title: | Theresa Darlene Parks vs Kristen Ann Shockley |
| Case Type: | Custody (Two Party)Filing Date:04/19/2010 |
| Case Status: | Open/Active |
| Case Disposition: | Disposition Date: |
Plaintiff/Petitioner Information
(Each Plaintiff/Petitioner is displayed below)| Party Type: | PlaintiffParty No.:1 |
| Name: | Parks, Theresa Darlene |
| Address: | 1932 Clark Avenue |
| City: | Pocomoke CityState:MDZip Code:21851 |
Defendant/Respondent Information
(Each Defendant/Respondent is displayed below)| Party Type: | DefendantParty No.:1 |
| Name: | Shockley, Kristen Ann |
| Address: | 1932 Clark Avenue |
| City: | Pocomoke CityState:MDZip Code:21851 |
Document Tracking
(Each Document listed. Documents are listed in Document No./Sequence No. order)| Doc No./Seq No.: | 1/0 |
| File Date: | 04/19/2010Close Date:Decision: |
| Party Type: | PlaintiffParty No.:1 |
| Document Name: | Request for Waiver of Prepayment of the Filing Fee |
Please keep your eyes open. We need to find Kristen and get her back home. Everyone is so deeply concerned.
Missing Kristen Shockley
Help find missing Kristen Shockley, Pocomoke resident missing since April 6th.
missing since April 6/10. last seen in salisbury area on route 50. her name is kristen shockley. age.19 ht 5'3 wt. 145 lbs. long red hair please help find her and bring her home to her 1 year old son and family. if seen call theresa parks at 4106035146. beverly northam @ 4109572496. pocomoke police department at 4109571600. or any local police department. PLEASE FOWARD THIS TO EVERY1 IN YOUR CONTACTS LIST PLEASE.
missing since April 6/10. last seen in salisbury area on route 50. her name is kristen shockley. age.19 ht 5'3 wt. 145 lbs. long red hair please help find her and bring her home to her 1 year old son and family. if seen call theresa parks at 4106035146. beverly northam @ 4109572496. pocomoke police department at 4109571600. or any local police department. PLEASE FOWARD THIS TO EVERY1 IN YOUR CONTACTS LIST PLEASE.
Actor Danny Glover Arrested in Maryland
Actor Danny Glover and 11 others have been arrested during a labor union protest at the Maryland headquarters of a food service company, Sodexo. Glover were objecting to the company's their treatment of workers.Montgomery County police spokesman Capt. Paul Starks says Glover and others stepped past yellow police tape and were asked to step back three times at Sodexo headquarters. When they refused, Starks says officers arrested them.
The dozen were issued citations for trespassing and let go. Starks says they face a $1,000 fine or 90 days in jail.
Starks says organizers told police beforehand that some would risk arrest.
The Service Employees International Union was protesting what it calls Sodexo's unfair and illegal treatment of workers. Sodexo says the union was spreading misinformation.
A publicist for the "Lethal Weapon" actor declined to comment.
VIA: Popeater
Pocomoke artist wins bird art logo contest
Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge Manager Louis Hinds announced that Jenny Somers of Pocomoke City, Md., is the winner of the 16th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration art logo contest.
Somers is a renowned artist and owner of Bayside Arts Studio on Chincoteague Island. This is the second win for Somers in 10 years for the art logo contest. Somers won back in 2000 with her drawing of a belted kingfisher.
Somers is a renowned artist and owner of Bayside Arts Studio on Chincoteague Island. This is the second win for Somers in 10 years for the art logo contest. Somers won back in 2000 with her drawing of a belted kingfisher.
Somers is passionate about birds and is a skilled birder. She has led numerous educational programs and tours on the refuge. Somers' submission, a line drawing of blue birds nesting in a box will adorn the celebration's program flyers, T-shirts, and other items.
All submissions were displayed in the conference room at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center on March 29 and 30. Employees of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and the 16th Annual International Migratory Bird Celebration committee were encouraged to vote for their favorite depiction of a migratory bird that could be seen on the refuge.
"Somers' drawing of blue birds nesting in a box portrays this year's International Migratory Bird Day theme 'The Power of Partnerships' in Bird Conservation," stated Hinds. "This year we celebrate both birds and the people who have contributed to their conservation."
The 16th Annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center. During the day visitors can participate in a wide variety of family activities including a live animal presentation, Native American flute music, soap carving, bird walks, photography walks, bird cookie decorating, piping plover chick crafts, bird feeders, face painting, bird tattoos, bird house building, and a wildlife art show featuring local wildlife artists and decoy carvers.
In partnership with the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, the refuge is collaborating with the Earth Day Celebration at the Robert Reed Park held the same day to increase awareness of International Migratory Bird Day and encourage folks to come out to the refuge to celebrate the many partnerships that have contributed to bird conservation efforts.
This year's event is sponsored by the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Chincoteague Natural History Association, Assateague Island National Seashore, Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce, Historic Main Street Merchants Association, Chincoteague Cultural Alliance, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, The Ward Museum and many volunteers.
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