Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting - Minutes - October 2011

October 3, 2011

The regular meeting of the Pocomoke Mayor and Council was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, October 3, 2011. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.

Present: Mayor Bruce Morrison

Council Members: Tracey Cottman, Diane Downing

Rob Clarke, Bob Hawkins, Donald L. Malloy

City Attorney William Hudson

City Manager Russell W. Blake

City Clerk Carol L. Justice

Review Minutes:

In a motion (Clarke, Cottman passed), to approve the minutes of September 12, 2011.

Review Bills:

In a motion (Hawkins, Downing passed), the bills presented to be paid. (Copy of bill list attached to original minutes).

Mr. Mike Kleger, Vice President of P.K.S. to present annual audit report for year ending 6/30/11:

Mr. Kleger stated that the purpose of his attendance was to make a formal presentation to highlight the annual audit findings. He added that the firm’s audit opinion was “a clean or unqualified opinion”, which is the highest opinion that they can render regarding the City’s audit.

Mr. Kleger explained the General Fund Revenues by source, stating that total revenues were $4,955,972. Property taxes accounted for 69.42% of the total revenue, followed by intergovernmental revenues of 20.99%. Mr. Kleger stated that the City’s financial position remains stable. The Ambulance Department continues to present a financial challenge for the City, although this year there was a great improvement. He thanked City Finance Coordinator Monna VanEss and the City staff for being well prepared for the audit again this year.

City Manager Blake stated that the City has enjoyed working with Ms. Michalik, Mr. Kleger and the staff of PKS, Inc.

Discuss letter from Delmarva Discovery Center requesting additional funding for their operations (letter dated 9/20/11):

Mayor Morrison stated that he and City Manager Blake had met with Brian Garrett of the Delmarva Discovery Center. Mr. Garrett stated that UMES is not willing to make a decision on their involvement with D.D.C. at this time due to having an interim president. The D.D.C. would like for the City to take over paying the electric bill to help them with utilities expenses.

Councilman Clarke stated that he would like to see the D.D.C. see the revenue and expense accounts before he voted so that they could give suggestions on how to cut the expenses.

In a motion (Hawkins, Malloy passed) to support the Delmarva Discovery Center’s request for their electricity expenses retro-active to July 2011 with an understanding that D.D.C. give the Council their accounts to look over to see if they could offer some suggestions regarding their expenditures.

Review of bids for demolition of vacant house at 707 Clarke Avenue:

Mayor Morrison stated that the City had received three bids to demolish the house at 707 Clarke Avenue owned by Sadoria Wallop, with the low bidder being Harry White in the amount of $10,000. The other two bidders were Beauchamp Construction Co in the amount of $12,860 and Rocky Kimbrew in the amount of $18,320.

In a motion (Downing, Malloy passed) to accept the low bid of $10,000 from Harry White to demolish the vacant house at 707 Clarke Avenue owned by Sadoria Wallop.

Resolution No. 451 authorizing the submission of 2011-2012 Community Legacy Grant Application (Emergency Resolution):

Mayor Morrison read for the record Resolution No. 451.

A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF A COMMUNITY LEGACY AREA AND APPLICATION AND RECEIPT OF FINANCING FOR A COMMUNITY LEGACY PROJECT(S) IN POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND TO BE FINANCED EITHER DIRECTLY BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (THE”DEPARTMENT”) OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND OR THROUGH OTHER DEPARMENTS OR AGENCIES OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND.

In a motion (Malloy, Hawkins passed) to authorize the Mayor to sign Resolution 439 to submit Community Legacy Grant Application. Roll call: Downing, aye; Cottman, aye; Hawkins, aye; Malloy, aye; Clarke, aye.

Resolution No. 452 authorizing Mayor to sign revised agreement with Shore Bank for acquisition and renovation of property at 1500 Market Street for use as police station. (Emergency Resolution):

Mayor Morrison read for the record Resolution No. 452 which states:

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Pocomoke City on

May 2, 2011 passed Resolution 446 regarding acquisition and

renovation of a building at 1500 Market Street: and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council now wish to revise that

Resolution based on bids received for the proposed renovation

work: and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of Pocomoke City wish to secure from Shore Bank the amount of $532,500 for the acquisition of real property at 1500 Market Street and an additional amount of $550,000 for renovation costs, and engineering, for a total maximum mortgage of $1,082,500.

In a motion (Cottman, Clarke passed) to authorize Mayor Morrison to sign revised agreement with Shore Bank for acquisition and renovation of property at 1500 Market Street.

Roll call: Downing, aye; Cottman, aye; Hawkins, aye; Malloy, aye; Clarke, aye.

Continue discussion of certain delinquent business taxes recommended to be written off:

Mayor Morrison stated that this was continued from last month’s meeting regarding one (1) business tax write-off that City Attorney Hudson was to review.

City Attorney Hudson stated that he concurred with previous decision to write off all of the delinquent business taxes.

In a motion (Cottman, Hawkins passed) to write-off all delinquent business taxes from previous meeting.

Discuss request from the Samaritan Shelter for gift certificate for their “Annual Christmas Gift Basket.”

Mayor Morrison stated that the Samaritan Shelter is requesting the City donate something for their “Annual Christmas Gift Basket”. Mayor Morrison asked Rev. Tasker if they were looking for anything in particular.

Rev. Tasker stated anything that they would like to donate would be helpful.

In a motion (Malloy, Hawkins passed) to donate four (4) rounds of golf with cart with a deadline of June 30, 2012 to the Samaritan Shelter “Annual Christmas Gift Basket.”

Review letter from Chamber of Commerce requesting use of Winter Quarters Golf Course for annual golf tournament on 10-21-11:

Mayor Morrison read a letter from Chamber of Commerce to use Winter Quarters Golf Course for their tournament.

In a motion (Hawkins, Downing passed) to allow Chamber of Commerce to use Winter Quarters Golf Course on October 21 for their annual golf tournament.

Consider request from Pocomoke High School for placement of ad in 2012 yearbook:

Mayor Morrison stated that Pocomoke High School was requesting an ad for their 2012 yearbook. He stated that in the previous years that City had a half page ad.

In a motion (Clarke, Malloy passed) to place a half page ad in the Pocomoke High School 2012 yearbook at a cost of $90.

City Manager to present summary of proposals for replacement of butterfly valves at water treatment plant:

City Manager Blake stated that this was a budget item, to replace leaking valves at the Quinn Avenue Plant. The City had budgeted $13,000 for this project; we received three bids and the low bid was $11,836.23 from Hill’s Electric of Linkwood, Maryland.

In a motion (Hawkins, Clarke passed) to accept the low bid in the amount of $11,836.23 from Hill’s Electric.

Comments from Council:

Councilman Hawkins stated that shrubbery at 10^th and Market needed to be trimmed.

Councilman Clarke stated that there are potholes at Hampshire Terrance and 804 Walnut Street.

Comments from Audience:

Rev. George Tasker stated that the new P.A. system at the bandstand in Cypress Park is very nice. Rev. Tasker also asked if there was anything the City could do concerning the house at 807 Market Street with overgrown vegetation in the front yard.

Following a motion by Councilman Malloy and seconded by Councilwoman Cottman, the Council voted to meet in a closed session at 8:17 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Present were: Mayor Morrison, Councilman Clarke, Councilwoman Cottman, Councilman Hawkins, Councilman Malloy, Councilwoman Downing, City Manager Blake, City Attorney Hudson, and City Clerk Carol Justice. Items discussed were the new Ethics Law and personnel matters. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P.M.

The next meeting is November 7, 2011.

Remembering The Countless Cats Who Also Served



Iraq war veteran, Pfc. Hammer

Pfc. Hammer is just one of countless numbers of cats employed during wartime, in service to those who serve and protect us.

 From at least the time of ancient Egypt’s greatness to this very day, cats have served in many ways. They are thought to have been used by the ancient Persians to keep the Eygptians from engaging in warfare, due to the Egyptians’ respect for felines. They have controlled vermin and disease, and protected food supplies when employed as mousers. They have been used to alert their human comrades to chemical agents, most notably in the trenches of WWI, where they were employed by the hundreds of thousands. Mostly, they have provided comfort, companionship, therapy, friendship, and a sense of some normalcy to men and women confronting the stresses and horrors of wartime.

Pfc. Hammer is just one of those many thousands, perhaps millions, of cats who have served those who have served us. The well known Iraq war veteran was born on his unit’s base and lived the experience of war with his fellow soldiers. He kept mice away from the food supply, he jumped at the sounds of too-close gunfire and explosions along with his mates, he soothed the soldiers’ frazzled nerves as they soothed his, and he was a sweet friend to all.



Thanks to his chief pal, Staff Sgt. Rick Bousefield, along with US advocacy organization Alley Cat Allies and Military Mascots, Hammer followed his fellow soldiers back to the States, and retired from military service, taking on the role of family pet to Rick Bousefiled.

We salute the famous cats and those who’ve been forgotten. Thank you for your service.

Source;  http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2011/11/11/11-11-11-remembering-the-countless-cats-who-also-served/

New Exhibit Opening - Delmarva Discovery Center

Makuchal Brothers Exhibit

Makuchal Brothers Exhibit Opening Thursday Evening November 17th 5 PM - 7 PM Join us in welcoming the Makuchal Brothers' regionally & nationally awarded works. See some of their work, meet the artists and learn the history behind their awarded works. Paul & Wally's works will be on display in the changing exhibits room throughout the remainder of November and all of  December.

Wally Makuchal, Jr. Wally Makuchal, Jr. is an Eastern Shore of Maryland native who loves to enter regional and national duck stamp competitions. Painting since early childhood, Wally has spent countless hours of birdwatching on the water and in the fields and woods to get a clear view of his favorite subjects - waterfowl. Wally is the owner of Makuchal's Signs in Girdletree, MD. Much of his artwork is posted and for sale on MakuchalSigns.com

Paul Makuchal Since the age of five, Paul Makuchal has always drawn the wildlife he sees around him. Coming from a family of artists such as his late father, Wally Makuchal, Sr., who was a very popular commercial artist on Maryland and Virginia's Eastern Shore and his brother, Wally Jr., also a well known artist, you could say talent runs in his blood. Primarily a self taught artist, his attention to color, contrast, and detail have allowed him to gain local, regional, and national recgonition. He started gaining attention for his work when he placed third in the 1994 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest, when his work represented Maryland in the nationwide contest. Some other awards from his acrylic paintings include being Maryland Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Artist of the Year. He is also a two time winner of the Maryland Duck Stamp Contest in 1998 and 2006. He still holds the honor of being the youngest artist to win the award at the age of just 21. He has also won the 2000 Oklahoma Duck Stamp Contest, placed second in the Delaware contest, and numerous top 5's in other states nationwide. His artwork has been featured on TV, videos, DU magazine, and the Indiana Outdoors calendar. He has exhibited his artwork at such venues as the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art and the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland. When not painting, he spends his time hunting, fishing, gathering reference for paintings or just enjoying the outdoors. He is an active member of Ducks Unlimited and donates time and artwork to many conservation organizations. Paul currently resides in Pocomoke City, Maryland where he has his studio.

Safety Pup To Greet Children At Snow Hill Elementary School

Buckle Up With Safety Pup

 The Worcester County Sheriff's Office and the Snow Hill Police Department will partner with the Maryland State Highway Administration to conduct a safety seat inspection as children are arrive at Snow Hill Elementary School.

The seat inspection is scheduled for Nov. 17 at 7:30 a.m. There will be a special visit by Safety Pup, the nationally-recognized character for Safe Kids. Safety Pup will greet kids and be available to help promote safety.

For additional details, contact Det. Dale Trotter at the sheriff's office at 410-632-1112.

Pocomoke City Fire Dept. and Emergency Crews Respond to Accident

The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and Pocomoke City EMS responded to a single vehicle accident on Sunday, November 13, 2011.  There were three occupants and one dog in the vehicle that had run off the highway and overturned.  All occupants were wearing seatbelts and  there were no injuries.

The accident occurred in the south bound lane on Route 13 just before the traffic light.  (Market Street Extd.)

Here's where YOU can HELP!!

The  family DOG riding in the car ran away from the scene!



The above picture is the area firefighters seached for the lost dog. These are the tracks just north of the Pocomoke River. Too the right of the tracks is a swampy area and then Market St. Extended. The dog was last seen in this area. (Photo/Caption Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Dept)

The missing dog is a Golden Retreiver.  Pocomoke City fire and Emergency crews searched until dark and could not locate the missing, frightened dog.

Please be the eyes and ears for the family that misses their dog.  If you know anyone that lives or works in the area please contact them so that this dog can be returned to his family.  I'm sure he is friendly- just tired and hungry not to mention scared.

Just another wonderful thing the Pocomoke Fire Dept. and Emergency Personel do!

More info  and photos on the accident: http://pocomokefire.com/mvc11-13-11rt13.htm

Annual Turkey Shoot

Community Crime Watch Meetings Scheduled

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office has two Community Crime Watch meetings scheduled.  Topic of discussion is HOLIDAY SAFETY.

GIRDLETREE  COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH
December 2, 2011 - 6:00 PM
Girdletree Fire House


STOCKTON COMMUNITY CRIME WATCH
December 7, 2011 - 6:oo PM
Stockton Fire House

TIME MACHINE ... Princess Anne's Celebrated "Mule Case!"

March, 1884

(The New York Times)

A LEARNED JUDGE AND A MULE

From The Wilmington (Del) Every Evening.

The celebrated "mule case" was decided in Princess Anne, Md., last week, and the people of Somerset County now breathe more freely. Squire Warwick rendered the decision in the presence of everybody who could squeeze into his office. The evidence in the case showed that Augustus Reid sold the mule to R.L.T. Dixon for $70, taking the payment in two notes, one for $50 and one for $20. The note for $20 was to be met in cash; the other was payable in goods from Dixon's mill. Dixon took his mule home and tried to make him work, but the long eared beast had made up his mind not to do anything, and he stuck to that resolve with pertinacity. Thereupon Dixon entered a plea of value not received, and refused to redeem the notes. Hence the suit. Four lawyers took hold of the case, and there were witnesses produced to testify that the mule was worth all the way from nothing downward or upward, as there sympathies vibrated between purchaser and seller. The hearing occupied the greater part of two days, the Squire taking the second day to review the evidence and the arguments and consider the best way out of the controversy. He finally came to the conclusion that the ends of justice would best be served by awarding the mule to Reid and requiring Dixon to pay the *costs. The lawyers consider the decision a little irregular, but the people generally hold that, as the mule possessed no monetary value, the Squire would have done violence to those great principles of justice which underline the framework of all jurisprudence had he required Dixon to pay anything for the animal.

Footnote: *(assume reference to court costs)
P.S. How do you think Judge Judy would have ruled?


April, 1949

At a meeting of the Medical And Chiurgical Faculty Of Maryland Dr. Norman Sartorius Jr. of Pocomoke, a Faculty delegate, spoke out against a compulsory health insurance plan proposed by the group. Dr. Sartorius said his Worcester County group opposed the plan and termed it an appeasement of fedreral efforts for a compulsory health insurance program.


March, 1889

(The Herald And Torchlight- Hagerstown, Md.)

About eight o'clock last Thursday evening the large steam and planing mill, situated in the center of Pocomoke City, and owned by Messrs. Young and Colbourn, caught fire and was burned to the ground. The new fire engine and recently organized fire company did good service in saving the southwestern end of town, which certainly must have gone but for the assistance rendered by the engine. The loss was about twenty thousand dollars, covered by insurance.


TIME-SNIP ... May, 1906

(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)

The smallpox scare at Crisfield is dying out, business is normal and schools resumed their sessions.


August, 1965

Country music fans on the Eastern Shore were looking forward to a big show at the Wicomico Youth And Civic Center in Salisbury, featuring Ernest Tubb And The Texas Troubadours, Loretta Lyn, and Carl & Earl Butler. Pre-show entertainment would be provided by the popular local group Bill Godfrey & His String Kings. Advance tickets were $1.50 for adults and $1.00 for children; 50-cents higher on the night of the show.


Across The USA

January, 1955

The Blytheville, Arkansas Courier was publicizing a show with "young hillbilly singing star" Elvis Presley to be held at the Leachville High School gymnasium. Proceeds from the show would go to the Leachville senior class fund.


February, 1955

A Grand Old Opry show was coming to Abilene, Texas with top billing going to Hank Snow With His Rainbow Ranch Hands and The Duke Of Paducah, but also appearing in the show would be "Elvis Presley And His Bop Band." Advance tickets were $1.00, or $1.50 at the door.



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After 30 Years, Coach Tom Wescott Retires Will Focus On Classroom Teaching

Written by: News Editor
Shawn J. Soper
BERLIN -- After 30 years, 323 wins and numerous conference championships, Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity soccer coach this week announced he was leaving the sidelines to focus on his classroom teaching. 


Tom Westcott reached several milestones on the soccer field at Worcester Prep, including his 300th win recorded last October. Last week, the Mallards won their third straight Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship, beating Salisbury Christian, 1-0, in the title game. A day earlier,

Westcott told his players of his decision to step down as head coach of the team.

Westcott first came to Worcester Prep, then Worcester Country School, way back in 1976 as a physical education teacher and baseball and softball coach. After briefly leaving in 1980 to consider a career as a salvage diver, he returned to Worcester Prep in 1981 as a classroom teacher and later took over the boys’ varsity soccer program. The Advanced Placement Biology teacher has been at Worcester Prep ever since, impacting generations of young Mallards both in the classroom and on the fields.

Westcott reflected on his past and what the future holds for him. The following are excerpts from that conversation:

Q. What brought about the decision to step down as varsity soccer coach now?

A. I was knocking it back and forth and I figured it was the right time. I’m not going to do a Brett Favre and come back. It wasn’t one thing in particular, just some stuff that I’ve been thinking about. You get home later and I feel sorry for [wife] Terry having to hold dinner and taking care of everything. I love riding my bike so much and I’m really pinched here at school because I can only ride on my free periods. So, it was the right time. I empathize with the boys because some of them live an hour away and I’m only a half-hour away. It’s a tremendous commitment for them, and for me to a large degree.

Q. When did you tell the players?

A. The day before our last game. I had decided a couple weeks before. I didn’t want to not tell them, but I also didn’t want to tell them and have them dwell on it, so I just told them after the last practice.

Q. What was their reaction?

A. I saw a lot of faces kind of drop. It was unexpected. I actually mentioned something to a couple of the seniors about a week before, but they hadn’t said anything.

Q. You’ve said the retirement as soccer coach will allow you to focus more on classroom instruction. Is there a reason for the timing of the decision?

A. There are going to be some changes to the college boards and they haven’t released the changes yet, so that’s kind been on the back of my mind. I want to be sure I give my kids the best possible education they can get. I was hired here as a teacher, not a coach.

Q. You actually spent four years at Worcester Prep before leaving, only to return later. What prompted the decision to leave the school the first time?

A. I actually quit after the graduation class of 1980. I had the wild idea I was going to be a salvage diver. I had everything lined up. I was going to Santa Barbara Community College to get a two-year degree in diving. I resigned during the spring of 1980. At that point, I was 28 and I was lined up to go and about the end of the summer, I talked to my advisor and he asked me a question that really changed me 180 degrees.

Q. What did the advisor tell you to discourage the salvage diver dream?

A. He asked me why I was getting into this at such a late age. He said my body can only take so much of the pressure of diving and most people that got into salvage diving were out of it by the time they reached my age. I did the math and realized I’ll be in my mid- to upper-30s and will be looking for another job.

Q. After you quit teaching and coaching to pursue the diving career, how did you end up back at Worcester?

A. I worked for Danny Goodman’s father in Snow Hill selling clothes. I did that for a year. He told me, ‘look, if something comes up, you don’t have to give me even a day’s notice.’ Paula and Franklin Lynch called me in the spring of 1981 and asked me if I would be interested in coming back and I said yes. They said it won’t be in physical education, and I told them I don’t care what I do, so that’s how I ended up in the classroom.

Q. You’re success as a coach is clearly documented, but your work as a teacher might be your greatest accomplishment. Does one complement the other?

A. I just enjoyed getting into the classroom because you can see the kids every day. I think I was learning on the fly, but it was a challenge for me and I enjoyed it. It just turned out. I didn’t go to school to teach in the classroom, but what I started out doing is what I’m not doing any more.

Q. Have you thought ahead to a life without coaching soccer?

A. [Athletic Director] Matt O’Hare asked me how it feels. I told him like any other year, the season is over. Ask me next Aug. 15. I’m going to miss that interaction with the boys outside the classroom because I get to see them in a different light and they get to see me in a different light. I think my coaching is similar to my teaching. You have to do the best you can, but have fun while you’re doing it. If you don’t enjoy it, it’s just drudgery, and it’s the same in the classroom.

Source;  http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/articles/2011/11/11/Top-Stories/After-30-Years-WPS-Coach-Retires-

An Email Joke Worth A Post

A firefighter was working on the engine outside the Pocomoke fire station, when he noticed a little boy nearby in a little red wagon with little ladders hung off the sides and a garden hose tightly coiled in the middle.

The boy was wearing a firefighters helmet.

The wagon was being pulled by his dog and his cat.

The firefighter walked over to take a closer look.
'That sure is a nice fire truck,' the firefighter said with admiration.

'Thanks,' the boy replied. The firefighter looked a little closer. The boy had tied the wagon to his dog's collar and to the cat's testicles.

'Little partner,' the firefighter said, 'I don't want to tell you how to run your rig, but if you were to tie that rope around the cat's collar, I think you could go faster.'

The little boy replied thoughtfully, 'You're probably right, but then I wouldn't have a siren.'

Robert Lee "Bob" Hawkins

Robert Lee "Bob" Hawkins
(1919-2011)
POCOMOKE CITY — Robert Lee Hawkins, 92, of Pocomoke City went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile collision.

Born on June 29, 1919, in Adrian, Mo., he was a son of the late Lora Wright Hawkins and Bryan Wesley Hawkins. His mother passed away when Bob was a teenager and his father married Anna Belle Brown.

After graduating high school, Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a highly decorated senior chief. Following his military service, he entered a career with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, from which he also retired.

Bob was dedicated to his family, country, community and First Baptist Church. He faithfully served the Pocomoke City community as a councilman from 1988 until his death, as well as many other civic activities. He proudly served on the board of the NASA Federal Credit Union and as chairman of the supervisory committee since 1982. He taught junior golf at the Winter Quarters golf course in Pocomoke City, served on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Salvation Army board, Kiwanis Club, Tri County Council, Fleet Reserve, Worcester County Commision on Aging, Shriners and just about every one of Pocomoke City Police Department's community activity programs.

He is survived by his loving, caring and devoted wife of 65 wonderful years, Betty; four children, Carol Smith and her husband, Jim, Robert Hawkins and his wife, Linda, Bryan Hawkins and Debbie Hickman and her husband, Bill; six grandchildren and their spouses, Chris and Tracy Small, Angie and Heath Bunting, Lisa and Carroll Skinner, Bryan and Hillary Hickman, Brent and Kasey Hickman and Brett Hawkins; 12 great-grandchildren, which he loved and enjoyed dearly; a brother, Kent Hawkins; and two sisters Sandra Thomas and Linda Moore.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Hawkins, and one sister, JoAgnes Brown.

A funeral service, including military honors, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pocomoke High School, 1817 Old Virginia Road, Pocomoke City, where the doors will open at 1 p.m. for seating. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends at the Pocomoke City Community Center, 1410 Market St., following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church, 204 Fourth St., Pocomoke City, Md. 21851.

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

TIME MACHINE Preview ... Princess Anne's Celebrated "Mule Case!"

It's 1884 and a local court case involving a stubborn mule is getting lots of attention, even in the New York Times.

Also, local items from 1889, 1906, 1949, and 1965 this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!



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Veterans Day - Listing of Names Of Those Wonderful Men and Women

To the veterans that have served our great country thankyou. It is YOUR selfless service each and every day that allows us to continue to live our lives  in the land of the FREE and the home of the brave.

 It's Veterans  Day again. Another year has past since the last and I am wondering if anyone has taken the time to notice how many men and women have enlisted within the year. How many have returned to battle for the second, third time? Have we taken the time to remember just exactly how many brave men and women, within the past year, never returned home?  Did we, either inwardly or outwardly say thanks?

When I mentioned (a few days ago)  I'd like to do a post for Veteran's Day recognizing soldiers BY NAME it wasn't 10 minutes later that I received an email from a wonderful person with the list posted today. Many names you recognize- some of them may even be your relative or good friend.

These are but a few of the names of those that have fought for and protected  this great land that we travel about freely in every day.  There should be no limitations on what it takes to protect them.  
  
Please glance at the names and if I have erred on spellings or rank, etc. PLEASE email me so that I may make corrections.

Thank you to each one of you.......

PART 2

ACTIVE DUTY

Jacob Gibbons, SSgt. Air Force

Veterans
Roy Woodrow Wilkins, Navy

James Walter  Morris, Navy

Orland E. Howard, Marines, Korean Conflict

Buddy Hughes, Army, Korea

William Byron Schoolfield, Navy, WWII Pacific Theater

Byron Dorsey Schoolfield, Army WWI

PART I

Jack Sipilia, WWII, Navy (Retired)

Billy Hall, Army, Vietnam (Deceased)

James W. Maddox, WWII, Army (Deceased)

Art Sexton, Corporal, Marines, Vietnam

John Carey, Rank E-4, Airforce

Richard  Hitchens, Army and National Guard, 1st Sergeant, Vietnam, Afganistan (40 yrs. later)

Larry Fykes, Coast Guard, Senior Chief, Desert Storm, Operation Iraq, Deep Water Horizon (Katrina)

Lawrence Tull, Airforce, Captain

Kenneth Tull, Airforce, A2c

James B. Maddox, Army National Guard, Vietnam and Desert Storm

Jason Harris, Airforce, 167 AW, Kuwait

Larry Wood, Navy

Paul Hill, Navy, Chief, WWII

Michael Hill, Navy

William Byrd, III Cpl E4, First Marine Brigade, Vietnam

Michael Coutu, Navy AZ3 (SCW)

Nicholas Jones, Marines, PFC

Cornell Ginn, Air Force, Master Sgt. E-7 Veteran of Foreign Wars

This is just a start.  There are so many more names out there.............PLEASE send them to me.  Help me keep this list of names of our brave American men and women growing  so everyone will know who they are and how proud we are. 

I'm waiting to hear from you.  My email is on the front of this blog.　
**A huge thankyou to Sue Tull for wonderful assistance**

Good Luck Pocomoke Field Hockey Team!!!

Pocomoke High School  Warriors Field Hockey team,  24-times the state champs and winners of 8 years Class 1A championship, are going for the NINTH Class 1A championship win today when they play the  Fallston Cougars. 

In 36 years of MPSSAA field hockey tournaments Fallston Cougars  have  been to 16 championship games and will be going for their 13th win for Class 1A title.

"If we play Pocomoke in the final, we're going to have to work hard, because they are a fantastic team," Megan Grant, who guided Fallston to its last state championship in 2009 during her first year as head coach, said. "We are going to have to cut to the goal, and pressure from start to finish if we want to win. We used to play at Pocomoke's pre-season tournament, and haven't the last two years, but we know what a good program they have there. It will be tough."

http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/harford/sports/ph-ag-field-hockey-1111-20111109,0,5036977.story

1A State Championship game is today (Saturday) at Washington College beginning at 6:30 PM.

GO WARRIORS !!

Princess Anne Press Release

Contact: Gretchen Parks
Phone: 410-651-1002
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Email: gretchenparks@comcast.net

November 10, 2011

New Website Takes The Work Out of Searching For A Job
Princess Anne, MD- A new website was launched this week to help job seekers reduce
the amount of time spent searching the web for job listings.

The new site, www.EasternShoreJobFinder.com pulls listings from many popular
websites including Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, Craigslist.org, and more to create
one daily listing of jobs available. And instead of covering one small region, this website
covers the whole Delmarva Peninsula with jobs for all three states and even work from
home listings.

The site’s creator, Gretchen Parks, works from home and knows how discouraging the
job search can be. “As a freelancer, I am always trolling the job boards and looking for
my next client or opportunity. The competition is fierce and every edge that you can have
can make all the difference.” Parks said.

Parks had the idea to create this blog site to fill a need. “I saw people online looking for
work and asking others if they knew of any openings. Online groups have formed to help
each other, but the job listings are not plentiful in these groups because only the person
looking knows the extent of their experience and qualifications for any given job,” she
said.

Job seekers are encouraged to subscribe to updates through the website so they can be
notified of the daily additions of new jobs. Sometimes all the edge you need is to be one
of the first to respond to a new opening. Site owner, Parks, said, “I once had a call back
from a resume I sent within 15 minutes of sending it, so I know that timing can be
everything in the job market.”

Employers wishing to list a job can do so for free by emailing Gretchen Parks at
gretchenparks@comcast.net. Anyone can also post comments on the site if they have
heard of a new job opening or they want to post the good news of being hired.
“We can help each other to get hired. It all starts with where to look.
EasternShoreJobFinder.com is the place to start.”

Godwin tops challengers for sheriff

CONGRATULATIONS TODD GODWIN!


Photo Jay Diem/Daily Times

Written by

Carol Vaughn

Staff Writer

ACCOMAC -- Todd E. Godwin won his first election for Sheriff of Accomack County on Tuesday after being appointed this summer to fill former Sheriff Larry Giddens' term when he retired. He will serve a four-year term.

Godwin won in a three-way race with 5,305 votes, more than 60 percent of votes cast, compared to Walter E. Marks with 2,508 votes, or 28 percent, with David A. Rogers Sr. trailing at 942 votes, around 11 percent.

A large crowd at an election night event held at a home near Onancock included nearly all the sheriff's office employees who were not on duty, along with family, friends and a number of county department heads.

The gathering erupted into a roar of approval when a radio announcer declared Godwin the winner shortly after 9 p.m. and said he had won all towns in the county.

Musician and chef Johnny Morrison took over from the radio the task of announcing the final deciding precincts -- Onley, which went 196 to 173 to 48 for Godwin, and Painter, where Godwin received 523 votes to Marks' 210 and Rogers' 301.

"Accomack County, Todd Godwin will be your new sheriff," Morrison said, calling Godwin to the microphone.

Godwin in turn called to his side his wife, Sheila, saying the couple was celebrating their wedding anniversary on Election Day.

"I can't think of a better gift to have all my close friends here with us," he said.

He thanked his family for their support and also singled out Jeanette Edwards and John Custis for their help with the campaign.

Godwin went on to thank "our people at the Sheriff's Office."

"We have got the greatest bunch of guys any Sheriff's Office can have," he said.

He said the election results confirmed county residents' good opinion of the sheriff's office.

"It shows that the citizens of Accomack County are confident in our Sheriff's Office," he said.

The crowd -- who had passed the time waiting for votes to be tallied visiting and munching on Eastern Shore standards like ham biscuits, deviled eggs and fried chicken wings -- readily rose to Morrison's request they give "three cheers for Sheriff Godwin."

The incumbent also held on in the contested Accomack County treasurer's race. Dana Bundick will continue as treasurer after winning over challenger Greg Duncan 4,620 to 4,104. She has been treasurer in the county for 16 years.

Source; http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20111111/NEWS01/111110307/Godwin-tops-challengers-sheriff?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Veterans Day - 2011

A post for VETERANS DAY will be posted shortly.......

Local Artist At Delmarva Discovery Center Today

Local artist, Jenny Somers will be painting Christmas ornaments today at the Delvarva Discovery Center between the hours of 1:00 and 4:00 PM.

Stop by and say hello and take a closer look at what Jenny can create for you to give as a cherished memory to a loved one.  Use your imagination and I'm sure Jenny can paint it. All ornaments are painted on glass ornaments - not plastic.

Order it  and have it ready before Chirstmas!

Here are some photos of ornaments painted by Jenny.



KEEPSAKE ORNAMENTS

BY JENNY SOMERS

Salem Methodist Church

Mar-Va Theater

Your backyard Snowman

Santa on the half shell
These are oyster shells with a Santa face painted

If you can't stop by to see Jenny  or  if you have any questions or ideas email her:
baysidearts1@verizon.net

For more photos of ornament designs check out Jenny's facebook page: Bayside Arts

SHORE BEEF and BBQ - FRIDAY SPECIAL

FOR A MEAL

THAT'S AS DELICIOUS AS IT SOUNDS!!

STOP BY FOR THE

FRIDAY SPECIAL!

BBQ Chicken Club Sandwich/ w Side

Drink ~ $7.95

(smoked chicken breast w/ applewood bacon and melted  cheddar cheese)

YOU WILL LOVE IT!

 ~NEW CHURCH LOCATION ~

ALL DAY

Funeral Arrangements for Robert L. Hawkins

POCOMOKE CITY, Md.- Funeral arrangements have been announced for longtime Councilman Robert L. Hawkins, who died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from injuries sustained in a car crash in Pocomoke City.

The funeral will be held Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at Pocomoke High School, located at 1817 Old Virginia Road in Pocomoke City.

Doors open at 1 p.m. with the service to start at 2:00  p.m.

 A reception will be held after the service at the Pocomoke Community Room/Fire Hall, located at 1410 Market St. in Pocomoke City.

Hawkins, who was a World War II Navy  veteran, served in city politics for nearly two decades. He was 92.

Councilman Hawkins will be greatly missed by his community.

Melson's FINAL Season Event

LAST EVENTS OF THE SEASON

SO DON'T MISS OUT ~ FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Great way to spend the afternoon!

MELSON POWER SHOW

Satruday, November 12, 2011

Admission - $5.00 -

Children under 11 FREE

TROPHIES AWARDED  TO POINTS WINNERS

AT THIS EVENT

***PLEASE NOTE CHANGES FOR THIS EVENT:***

REGISTRATION- 1:00 PM

EVENTS BEGIN - 3:00 PM

PLEASE BE PROMPT!

 

9343 Guy Ward Rd

Parsonsburg, Md

410-603-6597

DON'T BE LATE

GET THERE ANY WAY YOU CAN!

To view results:
http://www.melsontractorpull.webs.com/
facebook ~ Melson's Tractor Pulling

PCVFC Remembers Pocomoke City Councilman Bob Hawkins Through Pictures

Some wonderful moments with Bob Hawkins Shared by the Pocomoke Fire Department.

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company Remembers.... Bob Hawkins Click Here

TIME MACHINE Preview ... Princess Anne's Celebrated "Mule Case!"

It's 1884 and a local court case involving a stubborn mule is getting lots of attention, even in the New York Times.

Also, local items from 1889, 1906, 1949, and 1965 this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!



Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two or more if you wish. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Delmarva Discovery Center - "Touch the Sea"

Touch the Sea

Delmarva Discovery Center

THIS SATURDAY
November 12th

10 AM to 4 PM

Join Andrew Wilson and the aquatic stars of Under the Sea for live animal programs at 1 and 3 PM. Visitors will learn about our fascinating underwater world in interactive presentations.

Guests will also be able to meet live animals, which may include a pufferfish, baby shark, and more and watch a fish feeding in the DDC's 6,000 gallon aquarium at 2 PM. Kid's crafts will take place from 11 AM to 1 PM.  Get your face painted, chat with local artists and view their work, or talk with a fossil expert. There is something for everyone at the DDC!

Event is free with paid admission.

Pocomoke finals bound

CONGRATULATIONS AND GOOD LUCK TO COACH SUSAN PUSEY AND POCOMOKE HIGH SCHOOL FIELD HOCKEY TEAM!

Written by
Shawn Nisson
Associated Press

REISTERSTOWN, Md. -- As her team jumped for joy and unfurled a blue and yellow banner in her honor, Pocomoke head coach Susan Pusey had a tear in her eye Wednesday.

The team had just shut out Loch Raven 7-0 in the 1A state semifinal round of the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association playoffs and secured their spot in the state title game at Washington College. While the squad was overjoyed to have the opportunity to play for a record-tying ninth straight state field hockey title, they seemed more happy for their head coach who just collected her 300th career win at Pocomoke.

"I don't know if that says I'm getting old, or what it means," cracked the 20-year veteran of the sideline. "It's nice but it's because I've had good kids, I give them all the credit. It's not me, it's the kids -- they do what I ask them to do and they work hard. That is where it all comes from."

Pocomoke (15-3) and their trademark hard work was evident from the opening whistle on, as they hemmed Loch Raven (6-10) inside of their own half of the field. The Warriors would break onto the scoreboard in the 12th minute of the contest, as junior Abbey Shobe drove into the Raiders circle with possession on her stick.


Pocomoke field hockey players, including goalkeeper Jessica Benoit, left, congratulate coach Susan Pusey, right, after winning a Class 1A state semfinal against Loch Raven Wednesday at Franklin High School in Reisterstown. Pocomoke beat Loch Raven 7-0 for Pusey's 300th win. / STEVE RUARK/THE DAILY TIMES

Shobe got a shot off on goal that junior Shelby Woods would deflect mid-flight, sending the ball into the back of the cage and giving Pocomoke a 1-0 lead with 19:01 left to play in the first half. The strike by Woods was the first goal Loch Raven had allowed in this year's playoffs, a stretch that ran over three games.
The Warriors were far from finished as they would double lead just under 10 minutes later, striking on a fast break opportunity. Sophomore Phobe Rantz received a pass as she charged down the far side of the field before breaking in to the Raiders circle. Once inside of the circle Rantz lifted a shot to the far post that bested Loch Raven keeper Cori Kosko.
Pocomoke would tally once more before halftime as Shobe would score on a fast break. The midfielder touched the ball into the circle before ripping a shot to the far post that would find the back of the cage, enlarging the Warrior's lead to 3-0 with 4:40 left to play in the half.

The Warriors would strike again shortly into the second half, as they would tally off a penalty corner opportunity. Woods would insert the ball into play sending a pass to junior Jessie Todd at the top of the circle. Todd slid a pass to her left, connecting with teammate Skylar Hall. On her first touch Hall, a senior defender, smashed a shot that found the back of the goal giving Pocomoke a 4-0 lead with 28:49 left to play.

Shobe would tally her second strike of the contest off a pretty backhand that she lifted into the cage to make it a 5-0 contest. Woods would then get her second goal of the contest, before Ma'Nasia Ross capped off the Warriors scoring with a strike from close range.

"I thought we started off a little slow on offense," said Pusey. "Defensively we played strong all game. But I thought we were bunching up, we weren't playing our kind of game in the first half, spreading the field. But in the second half I thought we did a much better job of that and I just thought we got into our passing game and moved the ball well."

The Warriors now have a chance to capture their record-tying ninth straight state field hockey title and 17th state championship overall, as they move on to play in the 1A State Championship game Saturday at Washington College starting at 6:30 p.m.

"We are very excited to play for another state title," said Pusey. "People didn't think we were going to do it this year, they didn't even think we would make it this far, but we are here and we're going to take advantage of it. We are going to give it all we have and play the best we can, that's what how we want to play this final game."

Source;  http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20111110/SPORTS/111100377/-1/NLETTER01/Pocomoke-finals-bound?source=nletter-news