It's also right here in Pocomoke but about 3-4 miles outside of town.
What is it?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Crop Circle?
I was cleaning out old pictures that I had saved on my cell phone and I came across this little gem. This circle is much more pronounced in the winter months but as you can see it's still very obvious. The circle itself is about 20' (twenty feet) in diameter and the line of grass that makes-up the circle is probably around 2' (two feet) wide.
It's also right here in Pocomoke but about 3-4 miles outside of town.
It's also right here in Pocomoke but about 3-4 miles outside of town.
Ford Recalls Over One Million F-150's
Faced with mounting government pressure, Ford Motor Co. has agreed to recall 1.2 million F-150 trucks and 16,000 Lincoln Mark LT pickups. The number is in addition to the 135,000 trucks that Ford recalled in February for the same problem: sudden, unexpected air bag deployment. Ford is also recalling 89,000 trucks in Canada and 47,000 in Mexico.
The recall is for certain models from 2004-2006, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had been investigating. Their investigation found at least 269 cases of sudden air bag deployments, resulting in 98 injuries. The investigators determined “if the clockspring jumper wire comes in contact with the driver side frontal air bag lower horn plate, the wire insulation may become chafed, creating a potential for a short circuit. If this occurs the air bag warning lamp may illuminate indicating that service is required.”
Or, the air bag could inadvertently deploy, a problem which has resulted in chipped teeth, fractured arms, and burns. It could also result in the loss of vehicle control. So, the recall has been implemented.
Ford will notify owners and instruct them further on where to get the free repairs performed. Or owners may contact the customer relationship center at 1-866-436-1332. Click here to see the NHTSA’s official notification . ....
VIA; Ford-Trucks.com
One Final Ride Around Baltimore For William Donald Schaefer
Marylanders — hands on their hearts, crisply saluting or wiping away tears — lined streets and gathered at landmarks to bid personal farewells to William Donald Schaefer Monday afternoon, as the former mayor and governor was taken on one final trip by motorcade through his beloved Baltimore."His heart was in the city, and I wanted to say goodbye," said Bronwyn Mayden, who watched from Lexington Market, near her office at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, where she is an assistant dean.
It was an oft-repeated sentiment along the 14-mile course that served as a partial rewinding of Schaefer's life, one largely lived within the boundaries of a city that bears the legacy of his terms in office.
For two hours, the motorcade traveled to some of the spots nearest and dearest to his heart, from his childhood home in West Baltimore to the Inner Harbor, from Camden Yards to Corned Beef Row, from Federal Hill to Little Italy. Along the way, he would be feted by music — by players from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra to those from the Baltimore Colts turned Baltimore Ravens Marching Band — and heralded with signs, some handmade with messages of gratitude, others old campaign posters, yellowed and faded.
Most touching to the former aides and friends who had choreographed the tour, though, were not the landmarks that he had a hand in building, but the people who gathered along the motorcade route or waited at the stops. Some were fellow politicians he had worked or battled with, some were advocates who represented neighborhoods or causes, most were simply Baltimoreans who came out for one final show of support.
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| Photo by reporter Julie Scharper via Twitter Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake leads Schaefer's casket into City Hall. |
"It was all the people he loved and who loved him," said Lainy LeBow-Sachs, Schaefer's longtime aide, who received multiple flowers and tributes on his behalf. "And that's what he was all about — people, people, people."
The day began in Annapolis, with Schaefer lying in state at the State House for several hours. Then the motorcade, led by motorcycle police and carrying some of Schaefer's closest friends, made its first stop at his childhood home, 620 Edgewood St. in West Baltimore, where a Maryland flag was flying from its porch.
There, a warm and welcoming crowd applauded as the cars approached, waved signs and offered up pots of Schaefer's favored African violets — the kind of scene that would be repeated as the group criss-crossed the city.
GUMBORO MUD RACING THIS SATURDAY
First Saturday of racing at Gumboro!
Saturday April 30, 2011
Gate opens at 10:00 AM
Adults: $7.00 - Children under 10 FREE
For more information: www.gumboromudbog.com
(ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT!!!)
BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR IS THE POWER RACING FOR THE KIDS!
Pit admission this year will be $5.00 per person. NO excessive vehicles in the pit.
PLEASE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES!!!
For more information: www.gumboromudbog.com
Race will begin @ 1:00 PM
NASA Joining Forces With Military Families For Education Programs
ORLANDO, Fla. -- NASA's Office of Education will kick off a new campaign on Thursday, April 28, focused on reaching out to America's military families and engaging them in agency activities to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. This initiative supports the Joining Forces campaign announced by First Lady Michelle Obama and Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, earlier this month.
During the NASA Education Pre-Launch Summit at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Associate Administrator for Education Leland Melvin will lay out the agency's plan to share educational resources and programs with students of military families.
Bolden will deliver the keynote luncheon address at 12:30 p.m. EDT and join invited military families afterward for hands-on STEM education activities. Military families also will attend the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on Friday as NASA's guests.
During the NASA Education Pre-Launch Summit at the Peabody Hotel in Orlando, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Associate Administrator for Education Leland Melvin will lay out the agency's plan to share educational resources and programs with students of military families.
Bolden will deliver the keynote luncheon address at 12:30 p.m. EDT and join invited military families afterward for hands-on STEM education activities. Military families also will attend the launch of space shuttle Endeavour on Friday as NASA's guests.
This outreach to military families is just one of many programs NASA education offers using the excitement of exploration to engage the nation's youth in STEM-related studies. The goal is to open the door to exciting future career options.
For more information about NASA's education programs, visit:
Joshua Nordstrom Is Chairman of Robotics Challenge
Written By: Bill KerbinPOCOMOKE CITY -- A number of students from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia have been participating in Eastern Shore Robotics, a program in which they have been actually building robots at a section of the MIST building in Pocomoke City.
Having participated in the recent regional competition the students now have their sights set on the national championship. And to participate in this event they have to raise money.
One planned fundraiser is the Robotics Technology Exposition and Challenge set for Saturday, May 21, at Midway GM/Toyota. The Worcester/Accomack, Northampton and Salisbury teams will be demonstrating their robots at this event. Members of the teams will also be available to discuss the process that they use in building their robots. The event will feature the robots built and used in this year's first competition by the local teams.
In addition to Midway and the teams, the event will be co-sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Institute for Space and Technology. Recently team members spoke to the Pocomoke mayor and Council and were given a contribution toward the national championship.
Joshua Nordstrom, who is chairing the event, said that he and the other sponsors want to show the students that there are career opportunities in the science, mathematics, engineering and technology fields; that there are scholarships and internships available.
He is hoping for additional corporate sponsors who will want to set up booths and displays. This year he is hoping to raise $3,000 to help fund the trip to the national championship and to expand the event in the future.
Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110421/WCT01/104210312/Shore-students-set-to-show-off-robotics-work?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Worcester County Times|s
NJ Man Pleads Guilty To Gun Trafficking From The Eastern Shore
Beasley is one of five arrested in June 2010 for smuggling guns from the Eastern Shore. Three of the five men were from the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
TRENTON, N.J. (Associated Press)A New Jersey man has admitted leading a network that smuggled guns from the Eastern Shore of Virginia to Trenton and sold them to gang members and drug dealers.
Trayle Beasley, 30, of Trenton pleaded guilty Monday in state Superior Court to being a leader of a firearms trafficking network. The state Attorney General's Office will recommend a 12- to 14-year prison term at sentencing on May 31.
Authorities say guns linked to Beasley have been used in at least two homicides in Trenton, including the shooting death of a 13-year-old girl at a block party in June 2009.
Source; http://hamptonroads.com/2011/04/nj-man-pleads-guilty-gun-trafficking-eastern-shore
Monday, April 25, 2011
Words of Wisdom
If you are right handed, you will tend to chew your food on the right side of your mouth. If you are left handed, you will tend to chew your food on the left side of your mouth.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
For All Of You
We hope that today you will be able to celebrate Easter with your loved ones.
Spring Painted By Nature
The grass has been cut. Edging done. Gardening complete! Flower beds have been raked and weeded and now hold the blossoms that will last throughtout spring into summer.... then fall.
So many finely manicured lawns on the backroads of the Eastern Shore in Virginia. Or anywhere else during spring. Neatness counts for most people.....as if does for me.
But I still prefer to watch and see what Nature designs in Spring.
She always paints with such beauty all of her disorganized organized mess.
Always leaving just the right touches.
Get out and enjoy the Spring and enjoy the works of Nature.......while the beauty is still here.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Prayers For Courtney
Extra prayers are needed for Courtney Bloxom. Courtney was taken to Shore Memorial Hospital a few hours ago with severe stomach pains. Please keep Courtney and her family in your prayers.
Town Clerk Charged With Embezzlement
ONANCOCK, Va. (WAVY) - Police arrested and charged the town clerk of Onancock with embezzlement, after recording her actions over the past month with a hidden camera.Police said Patricia Colleen Reiber, of the 15000 block of Waterfield Street in Painter, was charged with embezzlement of public funds by a public officer.
State police started started watching Reiber on March 18, and made the arrest on April 19.
According to court documents, police installed a hidden camera into the town office at the town hall. Over the last month, police recorded Reiber taking money from the register and petty cash drawers on several occasions.Police said they do not know the total amount of what she took, but at one time, she allegedly stole $200.
Reiber is currently out on bond.
Source; http://www.fox43tv.com/dpps/news/local/town-clerk-charged-with-embezzlement_3782589
Friday, April 22, 2011
TIME MACHINE ... April, 1977
Having cleared both the Maryland House and Senate the Pocomoke City Sunday Blue Law bill was ready to be signed into law by the governor, clearing the way for Sunday merchandise sales in Pocomoke City. In a 1974 referendum the Pocomoke City area voted against lifting Sunday Blue Law restrictions while the rest of Worcester County voted in favor and was permitting the Sunday sales. The bill to bring Pocomoke City in line with the remainder of the county was co-sponsored by House Of Delegates members Russell O. Hickman of Worcester County, R.C. (Biggy) Long of Somerset County, and Joseph J. Long of Wicomico County.
PRESS RELEASE SURF DOG RICOCHET RECEIVES PROCLAMATION FROM MAYOR
PROCLAIMING APRIL 28, 2011 AS PAY (PAW) IT FORWARD DAY &
ENCOURAGES OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO GET INVOLVED!
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 19, 2011… San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders signed a proclamation designating April 28, 2011 as Pay (Paw) It Forward Day. By signing the proclamation, Mayor Sanders commends this observance to all our citizens. Ricochet calls upon animal lovers, surfers, website administrators, bloggers, Facebook users, Twitter users, media, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all people & pets of the world to get involved!
The idea of Pay (Paw) 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 are instructed to pay/paw 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 and pets.
Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who inspires others with her charitable/Paw It Forward lifestyle, initiated the proclamation signed by Mayor Sanders. She uses the term "Paw" it Forward to describe what she, and other pets can do to make a difference.
Pay (Paw) 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.
On April 28th, Ricochet will be pawing it forward locally, and encouraging people/pets around the world to do the same. She recently had wrist bands made with the message "Paw it Forward", and proceeds are being donated to charity in the spirit of pawing it forward. Random acts of kindness can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, or paying for the vehicle ahead of you in the toll booth lane. Other acts of kindness can be rescuing an animal in need, helping a senior citizen, or babysitting for a friend. The list is endless!
Pay (Paw) 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, "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 thank Mayor Sanders for proclaiming April 28, 2011 as Pay (Paw) It Forward Day. She encourages people to visit her website for more suggestions on how to Pay (Paw) it Forward http://www.surfdogRicochet.com, or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SurfDogRicochet. For more information on the worldwide Pay it Forward initiative go to http://payitforwardday.com
Note: For additional information contact Judy Fridono at 707-228-0679 or pawinspired@aol.com.
ENCOURAGES OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD TO GET INVOLVED!
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 19, 2011… San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders signed a proclamation designating April 28, 2011 as Pay (Paw) It Forward Day. By signing the proclamation, Mayor Sanders commends this observance to all our citizens. Ricochet calls upon animal lovers, surfers, website administrators, bloggers, Facebook users, Twitter users, media, businesses, communities, health care professionals, educators, volunteers, and all people & pets of the world to get involved!
Surf Dog Ricochet, the SURFice dog who inspires others with her charitable/Paw It Forward lifestyle, initiated the proclamation signed by Mayor Sanders. She uses the term "Paw" it Forward to describe what she, and other pets can do to make a difference.
Pay (Paw) 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.
On April 28th, Ricochet will be pawing it forward locally, and encouraging people/pets around the world to do the same. She recently had wrist bands made with the message "Paw it Forward", and proceeds are being donated to charity in the spirit of pawing it forward. Random acts of kindness can be as simple as holding a door open for someone, or paying for the vehicle ahead of you in the toll booth lane. Other acts of kindness can be rescuing an animal in need, helping a senior citizen, or babysitting for a friend. The list is endless!
Pay (Paw) 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, "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 thank Mayor Sanders for proclaiming April 28, 2011 as Pay (Paw) It Forward Day. She encourages people to visit her website for more suggestions on how to Pay (Paw) it Forward http://www.surfdogRicochet.com, or her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SurfDogRicochet. For more information on the worldwide Pay it Forward initiative go to http://payitforwardday.com
Note: For additional information contact Judy Fridono at 707-228-0679 or pawinspired@aol.com.
Prices Rise- Quanity Lessens
Not only are gas prices soaring rapidly so are the prices on everything we consume. Sometimes the prices go up AND the quanity becomes smaller. Alot of shoppers aren't even aware of it.
Someone brought this to my attention yesterday and I was amazed. I'm guilty of buying this brand of sugar simply because it is less expensive than the 5 lb. bag of Domino sugar in Wal*Mart.
Now I'm quite sure Wal*Mart has done everything correct with the pricing and all the info we need to know is on the shelf sticker and the weight is clearly marked on the bag. 
My friend and I just never noticed. We assumed the 4 lb. bag of Great Value Pure Sugar was a 5 lb. bag.
Does anyone know if this was ever a 5 lb. bag?
Breyers icecream did this a good while back. Have you noticed the same thing happening in other foods?
Over 10 MILLION DOLLARS Unpaid To Accomack County
Alot of Accomack County taxpayers would like to know what is being done to collect the monies owed to the county. Have we become such a wealthy county that these taxes don't need to be paid ? Or is the County Treasurer's Office just hoping none of the taxpayers that carry the burden by paying taxes on time will ever ask? Taxpayers of Accomack County deserve some prompt answers!
The lists include real estate on the commissioner's land book improperly placed with the amount of taxes charged, other real estate which is delinquent, and taxes assessed on tangible personal property which the Treasurer in unable to collect. It also stated that the board may order the lists of delinquent taxes to be published in the newspaper.
Edwards said he has never seen any of these lists and wants to know what is being covered up and wants taxpayers and voters to know who owes these millions of dollars that are not being collected. Edwards also provided the board with the list of the top 25 people who owe delinquent taxes.
Shirley Zamora of Onancock told the board that she believes decreasing the number of supervisors is a good idea. She said it would save the county money and asked the board to consider this sacrifice for the citizens.
Zamora expressed her concerns about the Whispering Pines hotel, calling it a nuisance and liability, noting that there are derelict buildings and a pool that she believes is filled with nasty water.
County Attorney Mark Taylor said the property owner, who is an investor from Pennsylvania owes over $10,000 in delinquent taxes. He also told the board that there were someone living at the hotel, who provides security for the property. Supervisor Wanda Thornton said because they owe over $10,000, the property needs to be sold. The board voted unanimously to have the Treasurer to sell the property as soon as possible.
There will be a public hearing concerning redistricting on May 12th at the board chambers in Accomac at 7:30. Board members and staff will be available for citizens to ask questions and view the redistricting maps at 6:30 p.m. At the Redistricting Meeting held last week, the board voted 8-1 to limit the amount of precincts in a district to three. District 8 Supervisor Donald Hart was the only one who voted against the motion. Hart stated he is concerned with the way redistricting has gone so far.
He went on to say that voting should be convenient, noting that the decision means that he is losing two of his smallest precincts in his district. Quinby residents must travel to Wachapreague to cast their vote and Keller residents will now vote in Bobtown.
Hart is concerned that this will make it more difficult for elderly citizens to vote.
Source; shoredailynews.com
The Accomack County Board of Supervisors met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 in the board chambers in Accomac.
During the Public Comment part of the meeting, Belle Haven resident Wesley Edwards told the board that he has confirmed with the County Treasurer that over 10 million dollars is owed in delinquent taxes. He provided the board members with copies of pages from the Supervisor's manual that states that the Treasurer must prepare several lists of uncollectible taxes and delinquents by August 1 of each year.
The lists include real estate on the commissioner's land book improperly placed with the amount of taxes charged, other real estate which is delinquent, and taxes assessed on tangible personal property which the Treasurer in unable to collect. It also stated that the board may order the lists of delinquent taxes to be published in the newspaper.
Edwards said he has never seen any of these lists and wants to know what is being covered up and wants taxpayers and voters to know who owes these millions of dollars that are not being collected. Edwards also provided the board with the list of the top 25 people who owe delinquent taxes.
Shirley Zamora of Onancock told the board that she believes decreasing the number of supervisors is a good idea. She said it would save the county money and asked the board to consider this sacrifice for the citizens.
Zamora expressed her concerns about the Whispering Pines hotel, calling it a nuisance and liability, noting that there are derelict buildings and a pool that she believes is filled with nasty water.
County Attorney Mark Taylor said the property owner, who is an investor from Pennsylvania owes over $10,000 in delinquent taxes. He also told the board that there were someone living at the hotel, who provides security for the property. Supervisor Wanda Thornton said because they owe over $10,000, the property needs to be sold. The board voted unanimously to have the Treasurer to sell the property as soon as possible.
There will be a public hearing concerning redistricting on May 12th at the board chambers in Accomac at 7:30. Board members and staff will be available for citizens to ask questions and view the redistricting maps at 6:30 p.m. At the Redistricting Meeting held last week, the board voted 8-1 to limit the amount of precincts in a district to three. District 8 Supervisor Donald Hart was the only one who voted against the motion. Hart stated he is concerned with the way redistricting has gone so far.
He went on to say that voting should be convenient, noting that the decision means that he is losing two of his smallest precincts in his district. Quinby residents must travel to Wachapreague to cast their vote and Keller residents will now vote in Bobtown.
Hart is concerned that this will make it more difficult for elderly citizens to vote.
Source; shoredailynews.com
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Longtime Aide To Schaefer Dies The Same Day
The Baltimore SunHere is how Charlie Kelly imagined the scene at the pearly gates this week: William Donald Schaefer awaits entry as St. Peter goes over his list. Maybe his eyes are widening as he sees all the rude, bombastic things Schaefer has said over the years.
A diminutive woman who just passed through the gates interjects, "He really didn't mean all those things he said."
St. Peter continues down his list — it's a long one — and the woman starts to reconsider. "Maybe you're right," she says. "A little bit of purgatory might do him some good."
Pam Kelly was one of William Donald Schaefer's closest aides, from Baltimore's City Hall to the State House in Annapolis. She ran his Cabinet meetings, she managed his tantrums, she whispered election night intelligence in his ear.
And on Monday, she did one last piece of advance work for the former mayor and governor: Kelly, 66 and suffering from lung cancer, died four hours before Schaefer did.
"She probably was up there getting things ready for him," said her husband, Charlie.
Schaefer's circle, of which she was something of a social director, has been much in the news this week as they plan his memorial service and funeral next week. But to less public attention they have also been mourning the loss of the woman some considered Schaefer's right hand, someone whose counsel he trusted and who could be counted on to save him from himself.
Chincoteague Island Easter Decoy and Art Show
32nd Annual Easter Decoy & Art Festival
April 22 & 23, 2011
Friday, April 22 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 Auction 7:30 p.m.
Chincoteague Combined School
4586 Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Local and national carvers and artists of all kinds exhibit and sell their works. Awards are given in various categories. Wooden Easter Eggs decorated by the exhibitors are offered in a silent auction. A live auction of donated works caps off the weekend.
Admission to the show is $3.00 per day.
(children under 12 are free--no admission to auction)
757-336-6161
Fax: 757-336-1242
Email: chincochamber@verizon.netwww.chincoteaguechamber.com
Friday, April 22 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 23 Auction 7:30 p.m.
Chincoteague Combined School
4586 Main St.
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Local and national carvers and artists of all kinds exhibit and sell their works. Awards are given in various categories. Wooden Easter Eggs decorated by the exhibitors are offered in a silent auction. A live auction of donated works caps off the weekend.
Admission to the show is $3.00 per day.
(children under 12 are free--no admission to auction)
757-336-6161
Fax: 757-336-1242
Email: chincochamber@verizon.netwww.chincoteaguechamber.com
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center
Accepting Applications for 2011 Theater Academy!
This year the Mar-Va Theater Performing Arts Center will bring you three exciting sessions of Theater Academy.
We will offer sessions for varying abilities. Our Introductory Session is for those thespians that are beginning to learn the craft of theater and performing arts. Students with three years or more experience may register for our Advanced or Musical sessions. Each session culminates in a production.
Advanced Session: Midsummer Night's Dream
Musical Session: Peter Pan and Wendy
For more information contact Emily by email: emily@marvatheater.com
~The Colors of Spring~
Nature doesn't need fake egg dye to color her eggs. She has her own palette of colors to select from.
Thanks Jordan !
'Cold Feet' Gets Groom Jail Time
Nancy Drury DuncanStaff Writer- Daily Times
ACCOMAC -- An Accomack County man described by his attorney as having "cold feet" before his wedding will serve jail time for taking his girlfriend's money and car and trying to flee to Central America just weeks before the planned nuptials.
Gilbert Werner, 33, of Chincoteague pleaded guilty to charges of uttering, grand larceny and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in Accomack Circuit Court.
Defense attorney Patrick Robbins said the man was having "second thoughts" two weeks before the upcoming marriage.
Werner took $500 from his fiancé, forged her checks and used her car in a way that was described as "beyond the scope of her permission."
The car was found in Salisbury where Werner left it. Werner bought an airline ticket out of the country in an attempt to meet his mother in Costa Rica, according to Robbins.
He had been abandoned by her as a child and grew up in an orphanage, Robbins told the court.
On the witness stand, Werner said he was going through a lot.
"I had just found my mother," he said. "I just kind of broke down."
He said his then-girlfriend had forgiven him for what he did. "She still loves and misses me," he said.
Robbins said his client had made restitution and even filed his 2010 tax return from jail, where he has been the past 10 months.
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Francis Suraci presented evidence that Werner should serve time in jail because he had a criminal record. He was convicted of arson and unlawful wounding when he was 19 years old, Suraci said.
A year later, Suraci said, he served time for grand larceny and unlawful wounding.
"He was good for 13 years," Robbins said. He has been working and making "pretty decent earnings."
Werner was sentenced to nine years in prison with all suspended but 18 months.
PCVFD Responds To Electrical Outage
During the high winds and storm that blew threw Pocomoke City last Saturday night (April 16, 2011) the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Department was called to the scene of the Homewood Drive area.
Due to the high winds in the area a tree limb had fallen onto the power lines causing electrical outages in the area.
Due to the high winds in the area a tree limb had fallen onto the power lines causing electrical outages in the area.
The fire department remained on the scene until Delmarva Power arrived to repair the problem.
Photos from Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Department website.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Rural Living During Spring
When you live 5 miles from the highway, deep in the country, anything can be seen traveling down the road. On my way to run some errands I spotted what seemed to be a brown fuzzy ball of fur venturing down the road close to the shoulder.
I was lucky enough to run into a nearby neighbor, now retired from the DNR, and asked him what it could have been. I had seen a muskrat! Well, I KNOW what a muskrat looks like but had never seen one so far from where they normally live, never walking down the shoulder of the road and certainly never one so small. According to him, the reason is that with the unusual high tides we have experienced lately the muskrat are making their tunnels in nearby ditches.
Well, that makes sense, I guess, but the tiny, furry thing seemed to be to far away from his natural habitat for my preference. So, on the return trip back home I slowed in the area I had seen the muskrat. Sure enough, there that furry thisg was nibbling on fresh green grass completely uninterested that I was there aiming a camera towards it.
I was lucky enough to run into a nearby neighbor, now retired from the DNR, and asked him what it could have been. I had seen a muskrat! Well, I KNOW what a muskrat looks like but had never seen one so far from where they normally live, never walking down the shoulder of the road and certainly never one so small. According to him, the reason is that with the unusual high tides we have experienced lately the muskrat are making their tunnels in nearby ditches.
Well, that makes sense, I guess, but the tiny, furry thing seemed to be to far away from his natural habitat for my preference. So, on the return trip back home I slowed in the area I had seen the muskrat. Sure enough, there that furry thisg was nibbling on fresh green grass completely uninterested that I was there aiming a camera towards it.
Meet Marietta Muskrat!
I drew my own conclusion on this matter because I'm still not comforable with this littlle thing venturing so far from the water even though it knows very well what it's doing.
Even muskrat like to dine away from home.
Tangier Needs YOUR Help! ~ CHEER FOR TANGIER
As written in Shore Daily News/WESR
Let's hear it for Tangier Island! Tangier Island, is home to over 500 people and has been referred to as heaven on earth by many. But Tangier Island is facing a serious challenge. Part of the island is eroding and islanders are worried about losing this priceless piece of America.
But there's good news! We can all help, and all you have to do is "cheer" for Tangier! Readers Digest, who says they are the world's largest global editorial brand and have a reputation for "getting to the heart of the matter and "capturing the best of America" is running the "We Hear You America" campaign.
Basically its an online contest where people can go to a specific site and vote "or cheer", as they call it, up to ten times daily for the town of their choice. The top ten towns with the greatest amount of cheers, wins.
CLICK BELOW TO VOTE!
The prize for getting the most votes? They call it promotional and economic stimulus. The top ten winning towns of this phase of the contest, which runs until May 16th, will receive funds ranging from $10,000 to the grand prize of $40,000, plus promotional support through Reader's Digest outlets which includes over 30 million readers. Having that kind of publicity could encourage a lot of people to visit the unique island of Tangier and that could definitely stimulate many parts of our eastern shore economy.
But there is a more important reason for you to cheer than stimulating our economy. Shelli Crockett, who is from Tangier and now lives in Texas is spearheading the efforts, using social media like Facebook, to encourage cheering. I talked with Shelli who told me that because Tangier is eroding at an alarming rate, the prize money will go towards a new seawall. "This small island has an important place in history and needs to be saved." says Crockett.
Tangier Mayor William Eskridge says this is a very serious problem. On the east side of the island, there are openings on both sides of the harbor that are quickly eroding and the openings are getting wider every year. They have needed a new seawall since the late 90s but funding has just not been available. A seawall or jetty as some call it would cost at least $300,000.
He said back in the 80's a seawall was put in on the west side and it saved the island. Had it not been done, the airport and some homes would be gone.
Now, when you are competing with the whole United States, it might seem impossible to win this type of competition. But actually, Tangier was in 800th place when they started and has quickly moved to 26th place. Thats really amazing and I believe we can finish in the top ten, if not at 1! So here's the website: www.wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com.
On that site, you can find comments left by those who are cheering, like: "if the old English accents do not draw you to Tangier... Its rich and vast history and amazing natural beauty will. So I ask you to please help save Tangier." Another one reads: "Did you know that Tangier Island played a role in the national anthem, which next year will be 200 years old? Let's make sure Tangier also lives long after that, in part by building a seawall that could get a huge financial boost from this cheer campaign. Francis Scott Key penned The Star Spangled Banner after the British failure at Baltimore - which had been predicted by Joshua Thomas, the Parson of the Islands, who addressed the British on Tangier's beach. The continuing, unique culture of this waterman community and its rich history make it worthy of your cheer!" It certainly does.
Now, when I was talking with Mayor Eskridge, he also told me that Tangier is willing to take barges to provide protection for their island. He has talked with Congressman Scott Rigell about having a barge brought in as an alternative to a rock or concrete seawall. Would you take a few minutes to give Congressman Rigells office a call to tell him that you support this effort? Congressman Rigell's local number is (757)789-5172.
Let's join in together to save this island by cheering to win or by helping to get a barge. And remember to visit www.wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com everyday to cheer for Tangier!
More Information CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!
Source; http://www.ask4direct.com/InfoRead.asp?id=WESR&InfoID=699045
Please note that when you vote you will have to put your name and street address plus state- VA., zip code, along with your email address. For street address I used Main St. ZIP CODE IS: 23440. The nice thing is you can vote your 10 times a day all in ONE sitting! It's so easy!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Once Governor William Donald Schaefer Dies
Accident On Chesapeake Bay Bridge ~ Man Falls Overboard
SANDY POINT, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a man has died after he was thrown from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge when his disabled car was rear-ended.The Maryland Transportation Authority says the man was one of three people pulled from the water below the bridge in separate incidents on Monday.
Authority police spokesman Sgt. Jonathan Green says the 70-year-old man got out of his Honda Accord of the eastbound span. That's when a large truck hit the car, which knocked the man over the jersey wall and into the water about 50 feet below.
The man was pronounced dead at a local hospital and a passenger was treated for a medical emergency.
Rescuers were called out twice more Monday to pull people from the water below the bridge, including a man who jumped.
Victim Robbed, Carjacked and Shot Near Parksley Saturday Evening
According to Major Todd Godwin, on April 17, 2011 at approximately 12:41 P.M., the Accomack County Sheriff's Office was notified of a gunshot victim who had been located on Whites Neck Road near Parksley, Virginia. Further investigation revealed that this incident had actually occurred during the late evening hours of April 16, 2011 in the John Cane Road area of Parksley.
The victim was allegedly signaled to stop by the suspects, and following a confrontation, the victim was robbed, assaulted and shot by the suspects. The victim's vehicle was taken during this incident but has since been recovered.
The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, Maryland by Parksley Rescue where he was later transferred to another medical facility. Assisting the Accomack County Sheriff's Office was the Parksley Police Department.
Source; shoredailynews.com
Arrests Made In Shooting ~ Police Still Search For One
According to Major Todd Godwin, on April 1, 2011, the Accomack County Sheriff's Office was notified of multiple gunshots being fired on A. S. West Road near Painter, Virginia, and that one subject had been injured as a result of the gunfire. The victim in that incident was transported to a medical facility where he was treated, and has since been released.An extensive investigation into that incident has resulted in warrants being obtained against several subjects on a variety of charges.
49 year old Richmond Southey Johnson, of Parksley, was arrested on April 15, 2011 and has been charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Johnson is incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.
46 year old Samuel Randolph Custis, of Painter, was arrested on April 18, 2011 and has been charged with Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon. Custis is incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.
24 year old Jarod Scott Lee, of Painter, was arrested on April 18, 2011 and has been charged with three counts of Attempted Malicious Wounding and one count of Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony. Lee is incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.
36 year old Phillip Maurice Robinson, of Painter, is wanted on one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
Source; shoredailynews.com
Motorcycle Accident
ACCOMACK— An Eastern Shore man died in a motorcycle accident early Sunday morning in Accomack County.
Allen Derrick Ferrell, a 52-year-old Wachapreague resident, was pronounced dead at the scene near the junction of Willis Street and Drummondtown Road. The single-vehicle accident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
Sgt. Michelle Anaya of state police said Ferrell was riding a 2000 Harley-Davidson and lost control while turning from Willis onto Drummondtown. He slammed into a tree.
Allen Derrick Ferrell, a 52-year-old Wachapreague resident, was pronounced dead at the scene near the junction of Willis Street and Drummondtown Road. The single-vehicle accident happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.
Sgt. Michelle Anaya of state police said Ferrell was riding a 2000 Harley-Davidson and lost control while turning from Willis onto Drummondtown. He slammed into a tree.
Source; http://www.dailypress.com/news/dp-nws-eastern-shore-fatal-biker,0,4425761.story
~Don't Forget It's National Park Week~
BERLIN, Md. -- Superintendent Trish Kicklighter has announced that in celebration of National Park Week, the entrance fee to Assateague Island National Seashore will be waived from April 16-24.The fee waiver applies at both the Maryland and Virginia districts of the Seashore.
"The fee-free National Park Week provides a great opportunity for individuals and families alike to come out and enjoy all that Assateague has to offer," Kicklighter said. "I encourage everyone to take advantage of the free admission to visit one of the East Coast's finest seashores." First time visitors are encouraged to stop at either of the seashore's two visitor centers to see exhibits and get information about the many recreational activities and natural features in the seashore.
Ranger-led programs are scheduled throughout the week in both the Maryland and Virginia districts. Be sure to join park staff on April 23 as they celebrate National Junior Ranger Day. Explore Assateague from beach to bay with aquarium talks, beach walks, crafts, GPS activities and much more. Program schedules may be found by visiting www.nps.gov/asis.
The waiver of entrance fees applies not just at Assateague but at all other National Park System areas that normally charge an entrance fee. This year's focus, "Healthy Parks, Healthy People," highlights the connection between human and environmental health and the vital role America's national parks play in both. So take advantage of the free entrance and enjoy a park near you, starting with Assateague.
Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110416/ESN03/104160320
Sunday, April 17, 2011
TIME MACHINE ... July, 1955
After five months under construction Pocomoke City's new J.J. Newberry Store was set to open at the northeast corner of Market and Second Streets where the old Wilson Hotel once stood. The new store would feature 40 major departments as well as a lunch counter, and a half-mile of air conditioned selling and display space with slim-line florescent lighting and incandescent spotlights. The new Pocomoke Newberry's would be five times larger than its' old store located on the west side of Market Street and would have about 40 employees.
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