Obituary For Curt Lippoldt

CURT LIPPOLDT

MAY 17, 1926 ~ MAY 18, 2011

Curt Lippoldt, Jr., 85, of Pocomoke City, died Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Curt was born May 17, 1926 in Denver, CO to the late Curt and Evelyn (Hunter) Lippoldt.

Curt served in the Navy from 1944 - 1946 in the Pacific Theater. Following his naval service, he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Denver in 1949. He developed and managed J.C. Penney's national hard goods service network based in New York City. In 1971 he moved to Pocomoke City where he became the owner/ proprietor of the Pocomoke Western Auto store and he and his late wife, Olive Dunker Lippoldt, raised their family. He served as the Mayor of Pocomoke City from 1986 - 1998, was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, served as the President of the Board of Directors and member of the Marva Performing Arts Center, was a charter member of the Great Pocomoke Fair Committee, was a founder and former co-chair of the Lower Eastern Shore Heritage Committee, a member of the American Legion, Past President of the Lower Eastern Shore Mayors Association, a member of the Maryland Municiple League and the Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce, served on the board of the Cheasapeake Bay Commission, the Sturgis One Room School, the Pocomoke River Alliance and nature trail and was a member and past president of the Pocomoke City Downtown Improvement Association.


He is survived by a son, Douglas Curt Lippoldt and his wife Danielle of Chaville, France, a daughter, Valerie Marie (Lippoldt) Woods of Pocomoke City, MD, two granddaughters, Erika and Rachel Lippoldt of Chaville, France and one grandson, Devin Woods of Pocomoke City, MD.


In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by a brother, LeRoy Lippoldt.


A viewing will be held Friday, May 20th from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Holloway Funeral Home in Pocomoke City and a funeral service will be held Saturday, May 21st, at the Marva Theater on Market Street in Pocomoke City at 3 PM. Interment will be private in the St. Mary's Episcopal Cemetery in Pocomoke City. Friends are invited to the Pocomoke Commuity Center, 1410 Market Street, following the funeral service


If desired, contributions in Curt’s memory can be made to the Marva Performing Arts Center, Pocomoke City, MD 21851.


Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851.To send condolences to the family visit www.hollowayfh.com

Former Pocomoke City Mayor Curt Lippoldt

WBOC

Salisbury, MD--Former Pocomoke City Mayor Curt Lippoldt, who served as mayor of the city from 1986-1998, died Wednesday afternoon. His death came a day after his 85th birthday.

Last Saturday, Lippoldt suffered a cardiac emergency and collapsed while giving a public talk on stage at his beloved Mar-Va Theater on 103 Market St. in downtown Pocomoke. He was rushed to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury where he remained in a coma until his death early Wednesday afternoon. 

While mayor of Pocomoke, Lippoldt spearheaded efforts to revitalize downtown- including the Mar-Va Theater- and the city in general.

People who knew Lippoldt said he taught them so much. One of those people is the city's current mayor,

Bruce Morrison, who administered CPR to Lippoldt following his collapse last Saturday. Morrison said of his friend, "He taught me how to be an ambassador to Pocomoke just like he did, and to be friendly to people, talk to people and smile all the time. That was his big thing. If you always saw Curt, Curt was always smiling. No matter if he met a stranger on a street he would smile and ask them, 'How you're doing? Where are you from? What can I do to help you?'"

Joanne Lusby, who owns a hardware store located across the street from the Mar-Va Theater, said of Lippoldt, "He was a friend to everybody in Pocomoke, whether he knew them or not. People loved him because he couldn't do enough for you and he was the same way with the theater. He just had to do more than his part."

Lippoldt's funeral will will be held Saturday, May 21, at the Mar-Va Theater.

Source; http://www.wboc.com/story/14670384/former-pocomoke-city-mayor-dies

Pocomoke Is Saddened Over Loss......

So many have been saddened at the death of former Mayor of Pocomoke City Curt Lippoldt.   

Former Mayor Lippoldt was rushed to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury last Saturday evening after collapsing on stage at the Mar-Va Theater.  He remained in a coma after suffering from a cardiac emergency until he died Wednesday at the age of 85.

Mr. Lippoldt served happily as Mayor of Pocomoke City from 1986 until 1998 and will be remembered for so many wonderful deeds he accomplished.  We all know that one of  his  major accomplishments was the restoration of his beloved Mar-Va Theater.

  Pocomoke City and so many others have lost a true friend.

A facebook page has been set up for those that would like to share their  wonderful memories of Mr. Lippoldt.   On facebook go to Curt Lippoldt.

Funeral arrangements will be posted soon.

Northampton County - Director of Building Arrested and Charged With Abduction

According to Northampton County Sheriff David L. Doughty, Jr., on May 9, 2011, Mark Edward Cline Sr., 52, of Exmore was arrested in connection with a December 11, 2010 incident occurring in Northampton County.

Mark Cline, Sr. was charged with abduction, use of a firearm during the commission of a felony and brandishing.

Cline is listed as the Northampton County Building Department's Director of Building. A call to Northampton County Administrator Katherine H. Nunez was not returned on Wednesday afternoon.

He is currently being held in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail with no bond.

Source; http://www.shoredailynews.com/

Husband Lies About Tickets To Oprah Show

William Lee

Tribune Reporter

While legions of Oprah fans have endured endless lines hoping to catch a glimpse of the Queen of Talk before her long-running show ends, police say a Canadian man endured a self-administered beating -- and a night in jail -- for the same privilege.

Chicago police said that Robert Spearing, 44, was taken to Stroger Hospital Tuesday after reporting that two people beat him before stealing his passes to a star-studded farewell show that took place later that evening at the United Center


Spearing originally told police that just after 10 a.m., he was standing in the 200 block of South Wood Street -- about a block from the United Center -- when two men in their 20s, one African-American and one Hispanic, beat and robbed him.


But hours later, police said Spearing changed his story, later admitting he'd never been attacked and merely concocted the story so he didn't disappoint his wife because they'd traveled from Ontario without tickets.


Spearing, police said, cut his own forehead with a rock and scraped his hands on the sidewalk to mimic injuries from a violent street robbery.


Spearing was charged with one count of felony disorderly conduct, police said, for filing a false police report. Cook County Judge Donald Panarese Jr. today ordered Spearing held on $20,000 bond and scheduled a hearing for next week.

A Spearing relative was at the Cook County Jail this evening posting the $2,000 needed to gain the suspect's release, according to a sheriff's spokesman.


The event, “Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular” featured numerous celebrity appearances including actors Tom Cruise and Will Smith, and former Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan.

Source; http://www.whotv.com/chibrknews-stolen-oprah-tickets-story-a-hoax-police-say-20110518,0,4834680.story

Pow-Wow This Weekend In Pocomoke Cypress Park

Written by: Bill Kerbin

POCOMOKE CITY -- Cypress Park will once again be the location for the 18th annual Drums on the Pocomoke Native American Indian Pow-Wow and Festival hosted by the Assateague People's Tribe of Delmarva on May 21-22. The pow-wow grounds will open to the public at 10 a.m. each day and close at 5 p.m. There is a $3 donation for adults over 12, and children 12 & under are free with a paying adult.

The grand entry begins at noon, followed by the flag song and veteran's honoring song. All vetrans are encouraged to particatate. Throughout the day there will also be demonstrations of the different varieties of Native American Indian dancing, including grass dancing, traditional men's and womens southern and northern styles, and fancy and jingle dress dances. There will be two dances in which public can participate -- the friendship dance and a children's candy dance.

The Host Drum for the weekend will be White Buffalo. Snow Owl of the Abenaki Tribe will be the emcee.

The lead female dancer this year will be Cynthia Adkins from Pocomoke. There will be numerous Native American craft vendors from Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey and New York selling leather, fur hides, jewelry, dreamcatchers, beads, blankets, herbs and homemade soaps and other numerous handmade crafts. Joan Filmer will be selling her exquisite beaded necklaces, earrings, and superb beadwork.

The Accohonnok Tribe of Bending Water Park/Marion Station will be selling Indian tacos, fried bread, buffalo burgers and other tasty treats. This year the tribe will be raffling a handcrafted knife made by the Assateague Peoples Chief Medicine Cat and a Pendleton blanket, "Navajo Water Blanket," which features a dragonfly on it, valued at $300.

This year the Pow-Wow will also include Pearl Beamer, who has been a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitator and educator for 20 years. She and her husband, Jimmy "Two Hawks" Beamer Jr., take in orphaned, injured and sick wildlife. They specialize in birds of prey. They will have two red-tailed hawks, Wakon and Luta, who would have starved the death in the wild if it had not been for the Beamers.

Guests are reminded to bring their cameras.

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110519/WCT01/105190308/Pow-Wow-slated-in-Pocomoke?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Worcester County Times|s

Former Pocomoke City Mayor Curt Lippoldt Has Died

This just breaks my heart.   In my opinion there has never been anyone quite like him and in all the years I have known him I have known him to always lend a helping hand.   One of Pocomoke's finest! and I will miss him.

WBOC

Former Pocomoke City Mayor Curt Lippoldt died this afternoon at the age of 85.

Last Saturday afternoon, Lippoldt collapsed while on stage at his beloved MarVa Theater in downtown Pocomoke. He was rushed to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he remained in a coma until his death today.

Lippoldt served as mayor of Pocomoke from 1986-1998.

Facebook Dislike Button ~ WARNING

By: Ben Parr

Mashable.com
Facebook does not have a dislike button, but that hasn’t stopped spammers from trying to use it to scam users.

Online security firm Sophos rang the security alarm Monday with a post warning users about a scam that asks people to enable the dislike button.

Clicking it takes you to a page that asks you to copy and paste Javascript code into the address bar. Executing it activates the malicious code.

It looks like the bulk of the damage from the scam occurred during the weekend. Nobody on team Mashable has seen the scam, and there is no evidence of the scam on public status updates from the past 24 hours. (It’s important to note that Facebook search isn’t comprehensive, and the scam may have found a way to hide from public search results.)

This isn’t even the first time spammers have used the nonexistent Facebook dislike button to scam users, but this weekend’s attack seems to have been more sophisticated. Facebook’s new security tools likely limited the scam’s effects.

Source;http://mashable.com/2011/05/17/facebook-dislike-button-scam/

Schaefer Honors Friends and Institutions In Will

By: Liz F. Kay, Scott Calvert and Laura Vozzella
William Donald Schaefer's ability to surprise, delight and confound was on display again Tuesday with the public release of his last will and testament, which showered bits of his $2.4 million estate on devoted aides, friends and institutions.


Beneficiaries ranged from multimillionaire baker and developer John Paterakis to a chauffeur, an obscure Ellicott City church and a man who introduced Schaefer to black church leaders a half-century ago, at the dawn of the future mayor, governor and state comptroller's political career.


"His will reflects all the things that so many people admired," said Zelig Robinson, Schaefer's longtime personal and campaign attorney, who first prepared his will 10 or 15 years ago and revised it at Schaefer's direction "from time to time," most recently in 2009. "He's thoughtful, he's careful and he's generous."


Not to mention unpredictable.


Schaefer, whose 50 years in public life put him in contact with thousands, singled out 20 people for special gifts. The largest by far went to Lainy LeBow-Sachs, his former aide and one of his personal representatives, who is to receive $500,000, as well as a quarter of whatever is left of the estate after it is distributed.


Jeanne Bell of Locust Point, a friend for 30 years who three years ago tried to help Schaefer thwart LeBow-Sachs' plan to move him to the Charlestown retirement community, received only his plate and stamp collections. Bell, who had Schaefer's power of attorney at one point, declined to comment.


"He did what he wanted to do," said LeBow-Sachs, adding that she was "stunned" by his large gift to her. "He's so wonderful and he just wanted to touch everybody a little bit."


The dollar value of the bequests was surely not the point for some beneficiaries. Schaefer, who died April 18, gave $1,500 to Paterakis, whose personal wealth was estimated at $240 million last year by The National Herald, a Greek-American newspaper. Brice Phillips, one of the founders of Phillips Seafood, got $2,500 — and the lone sentence-length tribute in an otherwise straightforward legal document: "He is one of the nicest men I have ever met."


Nelson J. Sabatini, who served as state secretary of health under Schaefer from 1991 to 1995, had a hard time believing he was given $1,500.


"Are you kidding me?" he told a reporter. "Wow. That's astounding."


"It's worth $10 million to me to know he was thinking about me the way he did," Sabatini said in an emotion-choked voice. "It makes me realize how justified I was in loving the old man the way I did."


Sabatini said he would try to think of how best to spend the money. Maybe, he mused, he'll plant African violets somewhere in Schaefer's honor.


"He gave me more than I could ever have asked, just in terms of his friendship and loyalty and what I learned from him," Sabatini said. "Look, the privilege of having been able to work for William Donald Schaefer was something you should almost have to pay for."


The value of Schaefer's estate is estimated in the will at $2.4 million, $2 million of that in personal property and $400,000 in real estate. But Matthew Penater, one of the attorneys working on the estate, said those numbers will not be finalized until an accounting is filed next February.


The will, filed with the Register of Wills in Baltimore County Circuit Court, dictates that his memorabilia, writings, photographs and other personal property be given to the William Donald Schaefer Foundation Inc. These items are now maintained by the Maryland State Archives.


The will stipulated that his funeral and related expenses were to be paid from his estate.


One of the more obscure beneficiaries is Roscoe Herring, a longtime assistant and friend of Schaefer's who stands to receive $2,000. Now 81, Herring says he helped Schaefer get to know influential members of the city's African-American community in 1970 while gearing up to run for mayor.


"My connection was — I am sure I'm right on this — I was the one who introduced him to the black community," Herring said. "Somehow I met him. I decided I was going to support him, so I took him to this breakfast with a group of Baptist ministers. It was at the Holiday Inn downtown. He met them, and they certainly liked him."


Their early interaction forged a bond that led to friendship and lasted four decades. In March, just a few weeks before Schaefer died, Herring says he got his last birthday card from the former governor, and as usual there was a check inside.

Source; http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-schaefer-will-20110517,0,861255.story

Hardwire LLC Makes Donation To Ocean City Police Department

On Monday, May 16, 2011, the Ocean City Police Department was the proud recipient of 120 ballistic grade ticket books and clipboards, thanks to Hardwire LLC.  Representatives from Hardwire LLC, a local armor and survivability company located in Pocomoke, MD, visited the Ocean City Police Department to donate the protective items to be used by OCPD personnel.

The clipboards are manufactured from laser trimmed portions of the same armor being manufactured from their highly successful program to increase the survivability of the HMMWV. In today’s economic environment the ability to make the HMMWV, which the military already owns hundreds of thousands of units, into a vehicle with the same survivability characteristics as a modern tank yet light enough to be rapidly deployed, is the focus of the engineers at Hardwire LLC.

“I feel honored that Hardwire chose to donate these items to local law enforcement,” said Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino.  “We are very fortunate for the partnership with Hardwire and local law enforcement.  In light of the increase in deaths of police officers due to firearms nationwide, this donation offers our officers additional protection.”

Chief DiPino, who recently toured the secure Hardwire LLC facility, was impressed by the specialized technology and advanced products.  “The Hardwire facility is incredible – it looks like something out of a James Bond movie,” said Chief DiPino.  “There are a lot of highly confidential products being developed and manufactured by Hardwire.  In this time of economic uncertainty I feel extremely privileged that Hardwire has reached out to the Ocean City Police Department and shared some of their survivability knowledge and products to protect the lives of our officers. It’s a clipboard but what it may prevent is almost beyond comprehension.”

Paraplegic Maryland Driver Could Go Back To Jail

Associated Press

An Ellicott City man who killed two people in a car crash in 2002 faces up to seven more years in prison for allegedly violating probation.

Matthew Meyer has a court hearing scheduled for Wednesday morning in Hagerstown.

Meyer served about four years of a seven-year prison term for two Washington County manslaughter convictions. He was released in 2008.

Prosecutors say Meyer then obtained a Maryland driver's license and was caught last year speeding, despite a probation condition barring him from driving in the state.

If he is found in violation, Meyer could be ordered to serve a seven-year term that was suspended as part of a plea deal on the manslaughter charges.

Meyer is paralyzed from the chest down due to injuries from an earlier wreck.

Source; http://washingtonexaminer.com/news/nation/2011/05/paraplegic-md-driver-could-go-back-jail

Associated Insurance Centers Opens In New Location

Associated Insurance Centers, formerly H. Merrill Walters, whose office has been located  in downtown Pocomoke has moved.

The new location is  2412 ByPass Road in the building where Pocomoke Machine and Implement Company was for many years.  The entire building has been renovated to accomodate all employess from the downtwon office.

Associated Insurance Centers will open its doors in the new location today, Wednesday May 18, 2011.

Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Stop by and let them help you with insurance needs.  Their office sells Auto, Home, Farm, Business, Life & Health insurance.  Other offices are still located in  Chincoteague,  Onancock VA and West Ocean City and  Leonardtown, MD.

 Associated Insurance Centers will also be hosting the Chamber's Business After Hours on Wednesday the 25th from 5-7.

TALL SHIP OF DELAWARE Coming to Cape Charles In June

Kalmar Nyckel, official Tall Ship of Delaware, is coming to Cape Charles. Kalmar Nyckel will tie up at the Towns municipal docks the evening of June 2 and stay until departure the morning of Tuesday, June 7. She will be open to the public for tours and day sails.

Northampton County and Cape Charles recently adopted the Tall Ships Economic Development Initiative to attract a new industry as a means to develop business and job growth in the community. Under this plan, Kalmar Nyckel, arguably the queen of the tall ship fleet, is the first ship to accept the invitation of the County and Town to visit our shores. Unique from other ports of call, Cape Charles harbor allows the ship to set sail carrying passengers for hire. Visitors will be able to watch an historic tall ship under full sail from the close vantage point of the Towns fun pier.


Kalmar Nyckel is an authentic re-creation of a 17th century Dutch vessel, one of Americas pioneering Tall Ships that brought some of the earliest permanent settlers to the colonies. Her historical significance mirrors that of the Mayflower. The original Kalmar Nyckel sailed from Sweden to the New World in 1638 leaving her passengers to establish the first permanent European settlement in the colony of "New Sweden" in present-day Wilmington, Delaware.


On Friday, June 3, the ship will be open for public tours from 1-4:30 p.m. followed by a public welcome reception at the harbor at 6 p.m.

On Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, there will be two day sail charters each day from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.

On Monday, June 6, the ship will be open for school visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. and noon to 1:30 p.m. followed by public tours. The day sails are $60 per adult and $40 for students under 17. Call 302-429-7447 or 866-659-7447 to make reservations.

Space is limited.

All voyages last 2.5 hours and leave from Cape Charles harbor.

Source;  http://www.shoredailynews.com/

~BULL ROAST EVENT 2011~

For more info: www.fightmsnow.com

U.S. state riled up over "relaxation" brownie

Relaxation brownies, perfectly legal: MyFoxTAMPABAY.com

(Reuters) - Two towns in the state of Massachusetts are moving to ban sales of a "relaxation" brownie named Lazy Cakes, laced with melatonin and sold in food markets, after children who ate them required hospitalization.

The mellowing chocolate treats, which sell for $3 to $5 at food stores and some night clubs, are legal but contain nearly 8 milligrams of the supplemental sleep aid, which is about 25 times the usual amount prescribed for adults.

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the body. Standard doses in the Unites States, where it is available over the counter, and in Europe, where a prescription is typically required, range from 0.3 mg to 3 mg.

Considered a dietary supplement rather than a drug, melatonin is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Doctors say an adult dosage could be dangerous to a child, effectively acting as a strong drug akin to Valium that can cause extreme drowsiness.

There have been reports of youngsters who sampled Lazy Cakes being rushed to hospital emergency rooms. In Arizona, a two-year-old boy given a few bites of a relative's treat was hospitalized after becoming withdrawn and falling deeply asleep.

In the Massachusetts cities of New Bedford and nearby Fall River, efforts are underway to ban their sales, largely because of their appeal to children. Purple packaging features Lazy Larry, a cartoonish brownie with a big grin on its face.

New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said he supports a statewide ban, at least until such products are federally regulated.

"It's clear to me that a young child would find it attractive and tasty, and it's got chemicals in it that aren't appropriate for kids," Lang said.
National poison control centers receive more calls regarding melatonin than for any other herbal supplement - about 5,000 calls in 2009, William Flanagan, mayor of Fall River, Mass., told a press conference last week about his ordinance to ban Lazy Cakes in the city.

Baked World/HBB, the Memphis-based maker of Lazy Cakes, says it clearly labels each brownie to show it advises consumption by adults only.

"We encourage stores to place these products alongside the energy shots or with other dietary supplements that are also produced for adults," Chief Executive Terry Harris said.

Lazy Cakes are the latest snacks marketed as an antidote to energy-boosting products and everyday stress. Another is DRANK, a carbonated beverage made with "natural calming agents including melatonin, rose hips, and valerian root."

The FDA sent DRANK's manufacturer, Houston-based Innovative Beverage Group, a warning letter citing concerns that melatonin can cause a drop in blood pressure or have hormonal effects on women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.

VIA: REUTERS

Counterfeit Bills Being Passed

According to Onley Police Chief Walter Marks, over the past weekend counterfeit $100 bills were passed at Onley businesses.


Marks said the bills were taken to a local bank where they were confirmed to be counterfeit.


Anyone who receives bills they believe to be counterfeit should contact their local police department or the Accomack County Sheriff's office immediately.


Marks added that it was easy to tell the bills were counterfeit.


No arrests have been made but the matter is being currently investigated by the Onley Police Department.

Source; shoredailynews.com

Frog Leap Test

Keep at it 'cause it is possible. This is one way to keep your mind sharp!

 

It's a little 'test' that is (supposedly) part of a second grade Computer class in China . Some figure it out right away. Others report having to work on it for a week (or more) to solve it.

CLICK HERE TO TRY YOUR LUCK

Did Philip fart?

CLICK IMAGE TO ENLARGE

Did Philip fart?
..and he probably does all the time. What the heck, he's almost ninety,
and at that age you don't hold anything back even if you wanted to!

The really important question?
Did Philip Fart?
What do you think?

The expressions are priceless!

Look at the Queen's face!
A fart is a pleasant thing,
It gives the belly ease,
It warms the bed in winter,
And suffocates the fleas.

A fart can be quiet,
A fart can be loud,
Some leave a powerful,
Poisonous cloud

A fart can be short,
Or a fart can be long,
Some farts have been known
To sound like a song......

A fart can create
A most curious medley,
A fart can be harmless,
Or silent, and deadly.

A fart might not smell,
While others are vile,
A fart may pass quickly,
Or linger a while......

A fart can occur
In a number of places,
And leave everyone there,
With strange looks on their faces .

From wide-open prairie,
To small elevators,
A fart will find all of
Us sooner or later.

That farts are all bad,
Is simply not true-
We must never forget........
Sweet old farts like you!

Kinda brings a tear to your eye - right?

Why not send this on to other old farts and bring a smile...or....tear to them!

Hat Tip; Kack

Pocomoke Chamber

General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 18th 12 noon at The Bay Queen Galley - at the Day's Inn

TIME MACHINE (Let's Eat!)

April, 1967

The Pony Ranch Drive-In on Route 13 south of Pocomoke City was advertising a 39-cent Ranch Burger special that consisted of a double-decker hamburger with cheese, special sauce, lettuce and pickle. The regular price was 60-cents. The Pony Ranch menu also included Subs, Pizza, Chicken In The Basket, Shakes, and Soft Serve Products.

Footnote: The Pony Ranch parking lot spaces had speaker phones so you could just drive up and order from your car; your order would be brought out to you to enjoy in your car or to take with you. The Pony Ranch was operated by L.J. and June McGee.


August, 1959

Twin Towers on Route 13 south of Pocomoke announced the Grand Opening of its' new "Tower Room" cocktail lounge to complement its' restaurant. King Sterling at the organ provided dinner music. Dinner features at the popular Pocomoke gathering spot included Chinese Dishes, Broiled Steaks, and Live Maine Lobster from their lobster tank.


November, 1956

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


July, 1958

Johnnys & Sammys in Salisbury was advertising a Wednesday 85-Cents Lunch Special: Chicken & Slippery Dumplings served with hot rolls and butter, and choice of coffee or hot tea.

Viagra Spat Between Newlyweds Leads To Shooting

Written by: Shawn J. Soper

BISHOPVILLE -- A Bishopville woman was arrested on attempted second-degree murder and other charges this week after allegedly shooting her newlywed husband in the abdomen during a domestic argument reportedly involving a popular male enhancement drug.

Around 10:30 a.m. on Monday, the Worcester County 911 Dispatch Center received a call from a man reporting his wife of six months, identified as Alice Carmita Johnson, 72, had just shot him in the abdomen during a domestic argument in their Bishopville home on Hotel Rd. Upon arrival, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies met with the victim, Robert Lee Leonard, 64, who handed the officers a .22 caliber pistol with which he had allegedly been shot. According to police reports, the weapon appeared to have been freshly fired.

Leonard told police he and Johnson had gotten into an argument that had escalated. According to police reports, the couple had been arguing about Viagra, although the tenor or context of the argument was not included.

A short time later, Johnson allegedly produced the small caliber pistol, aimed it at Leonard’s abdomen and fired a round, which entered his body. Leonard told police he was able to grab the gun from his wife’s hands, which prevented any further injuries. Leonard was then taken by ambulance to PRMC in Salisbury for treatment of injuries not believed to be life threatening.

According to police reports, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies attempted to speak with Johnson about the incident, but she evoked her Miranda Rights and said she would not make a statement without first consulting her attorney. Because of the serious nature of the incident, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation (WCBI) was called into to continue probing the incident.

Johnson was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and reckless endangerment. She was taken before a District Court Commissioner and ordered held on a $150,000 bond. She was released later on Monday after posting bond.

Source; http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/articles/2011/05/13/Top-Stories/Viagra-Spat-Leads-To-Shooting

MELSON POWER SHOW OPENS TOMORROW

GRAB THE LAWN CHAIRS AND PREPARE TO SPEND THE DAY AT THE

SEASON OPENING

OF

MELSON POWER SHOW

LAWN TRACTOR PULLING

This was the only young lady in the tractor pulling last season and she is really good!    She put all the guys to shame!

TRACTOR PULL

These tractors come in all colors all, all makes and all years!  Some of the older tractors were the best.

And be sure to stay for the SAND DRAG AND MUD BOG!

Above photo is Brian taking 'Cowpatty' through the MUD BOG.  Watch to see if they get through the mud at the bottom of the hill.

In the dirt drag you will see some of the fastest trucks around speed through 200 feet of sand.  The speed of most of the trucks will amaze you and you will wonder if they will stop before reaching the woods!

DON'T MISS IT!.......

Rigell Town Hall Meetings For Accomack and Northampton Counties

United States 2nd District Representative Scott Rigell will be holding a pair of town hall meetings on the Eastern Shore on Tuesday, May 17.

The first town hall will be for the citizens of Accomack County and will be at Captains Cove Golf & Yacht Club at 3332 Captains Corridor in Greenbackville, VA from 5:00 6:00 PM.

The second town hall for Northampton County will be held at Little Italy Restaurant in Nassawadox and will begin at 7:30 and last until 8:30 PM.

Congressman Rigell urges the constituents of the Eastern Shore to be active and attend these town halls.

Constituents can visit www.rigell.house.gov to sign up for eNews alerts and follow Congressman Rigell at facebook.com/RepScottRigell or @RepScottRigell on Twitter.

Source; shoredailynews.com

No Charges Yet For Two In Pocomoke Drug Raid

POCOMOKE CITY — A four-month investigation into sales of crack cocaine, cocaine and marijuana led to two raids of homes in Pocomoke City, law enforcement officials said. In a news release, police named the targets of the investigations that led to the raids, but did not say criminal charges had been filed against them.

After raiding two houses in Pocomoke City on May 5, police said they found two grams of cocaine and two rolled marijuana cigarettes as well as materials used to package cocaine and paraphernalia.

During the investigation police are reported to have purchased crack cocaine from Gerry Marshall Laws II at his residence. Corey Brusshea Cropper was also targeted as part of a cocaine distribution investigation, police said. As of midday Wednesday, neither Laws nor Cropper had been charged with any offenses stemming from the raids, according to police and court documents.

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110511/NEWS01/110511013/WORCESTER-NEWS-No-charges-yet-wake-Pocomoke-raids?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Big Government. Small Brains. Dumb Laws

Delaware 

“R” rated movies shall not be shown at drive-in theaters.

Full text of the law.

It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.

City Laws in Delaware

Fenwick Island

 

It shall be unlawful for any person to sleep, lie or loiter on, or occupy as a sleeping quarter or under the guise of pretending to sleep, on any part of the public beaches within the corporate limits of the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware, between 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m. local time.
Full text of the law.

Activities inside vehicles prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for any person to live, dwell, cook, sleep, change clothes or use toilet facilities inside any vehicle within the corporate limits of the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware.

Full text of the law.

 

116-5. Tailgating. [Amended 8-30-1980] It shall be unlawful for any person to tailgate from any vehicle or picnic on any street or highway within the corporate limits of the Town of Fenwick Island, Delaware. For the purposes of this chapter, "tailgating" shall mean standing or sitting and eating or drinking on any street or highway and using the vehicle as a picnic facility.

Full text of the law.

 

Lewes

 

It is illegal to wear pants that are “firm fitting” around the waist.

Getting married on a dare is grounds for an annulment.

 

Rehoboth Beach

 

No person shall change clothes in his or her vehicle.

Full text of the law.

 

On Halloween, children may only “trick-or-treat” from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and if Halloween falls on a Sunday, they must “trick-or-treat” on October 30 during this same time interval.

Full text of the law.

 

One may not whisper in church.

Full text of the law.

 

No person shall pretend to sleep on a bench on the boardwalk.

Full text of the law.

 

Changing into or out of a bathing suit in a public restroom is prohibited.

Full text of the law.

 

Six-year-old girls may not run around without being fully clothed.

Full text of the law.

 

Alcohol may not be served in nightclubs if dancing is occurring on the premises at the same time.

Full text of the law.

 

South Bethany

 

All persons must carry a bag with them at all times when they walk their dog in case said dog “poops”, or risk a $100 fine.

Full text of the law.

(Pocomoke) Mother Trapped In Alleged Craigslist Scam

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POCOMOKE CITY, Md. - A mother is on the brink of homelessness after she was allegedly scammed on the popular website Craigslist.  It is an online classified site, billions log on to find just about anything.
Including Mindy Page. The mother of four was searching for a rental house and found an offer on Craigslist that sounded too good to refuse.  "He had an ad on Craigslist for a nonprofit organization that had foreclosed on houses.  I was very interested because it was a huge house and it was very cheap," said Page.

Page says the man behind the deal was Robert Austera.  He allegedly promised Page she could move into a house in Pocomoke City for just $590 a month.  Mindy Page said once she met with Austera she signed a lease to move into a house on Laurel Street.

She says he even gave her a set of keys, and told her if she put in a little sweat equity she would actually get the first month rent for free.
Police say Austera was hired by several property owners to make repairs on homes that were inhabitable, but was never authorized to rent them out.  While he hasn't been charged in the case involving Mindy Page, he has been charged in a similar case.  Police say they are also investigating five other cases.

"He seemed like he cared, like he was honestly going to get the house together.  I gave him a $600 deposit on the house and started working on it," said Page.  It was the last few dollars Mindy had.  Left penniless the mother is now trying to find help.  In hours she will be left with nowhere to call home, but the streets of Salisbury. "What do I tell my kids letting them down, and the baby. What would happen to the newborn," asked Page with tears in her eyes.

Austera's arrest in another case brings little comfort to Page, who is trying to protect her children.  "I don't want to loose my kids that's all I have," said Page in uncontrollable tears.
Mindy currently lives in Salisbury and has to move out of her home on Smith Street on Thursday.  She says she has looked into several shelters, but her family size is too large to fit in one room.
The investigation into Austera continues. Victims are asked to call Pocomoke City Police at 410-957-1600.

VIA: WMDT47

Cause Unknown For The Shaking Last Night

As of this morning the loud BOOM and shake you may have  heard and felt yesterday evening around 7:00 PM still has no explanation.  The same activity that was experienced across the bay was felt here on the Eastern Shore also.

VIRGINIA BEACH

If you felt your home shake around 7:30 Tuesday night, you weren’t alone.

Emergency dispatchers received calls from residents in the North End and near the Oceanfront who reported a shaking sensation. Other areas felt a disturbance, too.

Police investigated but were unable to determine a cause.

The National Weather Service in Wakefield also had no idea what caused it, either.

Mike Rusnak, a meteorologist, said he checked with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center at Wallops

Island on the Eastern Shore, where there was no activity, and the National Earthquake Information Center in Golden, Colo., reported no seismic activity in the area.

No stormy weather was in the region.

So for now, the phenomenon remains a mystery.

Source; http://hamptonroads.com/2011/05/shaking-reported-virginia-beach-cause-unknown

In Case You Don't Know What Time Of Year It Is...............

IT'S STRAWBERRY SEASON !!

AND THERE ARE  LOADS OF THEM OUT THERE

STOP BY ANY FRUIT STAND OR PICK YOUR OWN!

Two Worcester Bills Signed Into Law By Maryland Governor

ANNAPOLIS — Legislation to abolish the Liquor Control Board and to allow slots at fraternal organizations in Worcester County have both been signed into law by Governor Martin O’Malley. Both bills end long struggles in Annapolis and portend future changes for the county.

The abolishment of the LCB will not mean the end to government involvement in the sale of wine and spirits, but the creation of a county Department of Liquor Control to oversee it. The choice to keep the sale of certain types of alcohol within government oversight was seen as a way to preserve government revenue.

The fraternal slots bill will allow designated fraternal organizations, such as the American Legion, to have up to five slots machines. The revenues from the machines must be divided up with at least 50 percent of the profits going to other non-profits and charities in the area.

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110510/NEWS01/110510031/ANNAPOLIS-Two-Worcester-bills-signed-by-governor?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Accident at Second and Laurel involving a Shore-up Bus

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. & Pocomoke EMS responded to motor vehicle collision involving a Shore Up bus. There was only minor damage to the bus and none of the occupants of the bus were in injured or in any danger. Pocomoke City Police investigated.
PCVFC Lt. - Wade Taylor was the officer in charge.

 VIA: PCVFD

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