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| DOZER Photo Samantha Pioli |
From WBOC
Accomack County Dog Found in Texas
Friday, August 17, 2012
Happy Ending For Family Pet Missing Since June
Most of us have seen the Lost Dog flyer for Dozer that has been circulating around facebook for months. Most of us have shared it with others many times. Hallwood is just a small town not far at all from where I live so naturally I've kept an eye out for the poor guy. Here's Doser's story.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Virginia Bakery Refuses To Serve Biden, Angry Over Obama’s “You Didn’t Build That” Comment
Asked why he was turning down the opportunity: “Very simply, ‘you didn’t build that’ speaking of small businesses and entrepreneurs all across this country and actually last night my wife was up all night long. Did not sleep, she’s worked a full 24 hours.”
SOURCE: Breitbart>>
Matthew Burton Detained At Worcester County Jail
From the office of the State's Attorney For Worcester County, Beau Oglesby
SNOW HILL – On August 16, 2012 an extradition hearing was held in the Superior Court for Delaware located in Georgetown, where Matthew Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, Delaware, whom is accused of murdering Nicole Bennett on June 14th, was ordered to be extradited to Maryland by Judge T. Henley Graves.
Following the extradition hearing, Burton was transported by members of the Maryland State... Police to Snow Hill where he appeared before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance. Beau Oglesby, The State’s Attorney for Worcester County was present at the appearance where Burton was denied bail. Burton is currently being detained at the Worcester County Jail.
Mr. Oglesby expressed sincere gratitude to the Office of The Attorney General for Delaware, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division and The Delaware State Police for their hard work, dedication and tireless resolve. He further stated, "The cooperation and collaboration between the two jurisdictions has been seamless."
Burton is scheduled to appear before a District Court Judge on Friday, August 17th, for a bail review hearing. No other trial dates are currently scheduled in this matter.
Pet Adoption Day and Bake Sale !!
Somerset County Animal Control
will hold a
BAKE SALE
in front of
Tractor Supply
in
Pocomoke City, MD.
Friday August 17, 2012
10:00 am until 1:00 pm
* Some pets will be there available for adoption*
TIME MACHINE Preview ... Traveling Back To 1903 On Tangier Island
The headline reads "Happy Tangier Island- A Chesapeake Colony Where Poverty And Crime Are Unknown," and the article from more than a century ago describes life as it then existed on Tangier.
Read more about it, plus other items also, 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!
Events Coming To The Pocomoke Fairgrounds
COMING SOON........
SEPTEMBER 15-
ATV JAMBOREE & DEMOLITION DERBY
ATV Registration @ 9:00 AM/ Events @ 10:00 AM
DEMOLITION DERBY - @ 4:00 PM
Admission - $7:00 for ALL DAY
Fair Consession Stand will be open!
Indy Comedy "Ping Pong Summer" To Shoot in Maryland This Fall
Another movie to be filmed in Ocean City!
Baltimore, MD (August 13, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that independent film “Ping Pong Summer” will begin six weeks of filming in Ocean City in September. The coming-of-age comedy, which is written and will be directed by Maryland native Michael Tully, is set in Ocean City during the 1980’s and is based on Tully’s annual vacations to the beach.The film’s cast includes Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (“Dead Man Walking”, “Thelma and Louise”, “Bull Durham”); Amy Sedaris (“Strangers with Candy”, “The Good Wife”); and John Hannah (“The Mummy”, “Four Weddings and a Funeral”). The Maryland Film Office estimates that this production could result in the hiring 90 local crew, actors and extras, and the purchase or renting goods and services from over 140 Maryland businesses. The direct, indirect and induced economic impact for the State of Maryland will be approximately $2 million.
“We look forward to welcoming Marylander Michael Tully and the ‘Ping Pong Summer’ production team,” said Governor O’Malley. “Working together with our partners from Worcester County and Ocean City, we were able to secure this film that will strengthen our State’s economy, create jobs and highlight one of Maryland’s most family-friendly vacation destinations.”
“For 20 years I have fantasized about making “Ping Pong Summer “in Ocean City,” said writer and director Tully. “Now, thanks to the efforts of the State of Maryland, Worcester County, Ocean City and many enthusiastic people in Maryland, the time has come. I am grateful and excited to be able to recreate the summer vacation of my dreams on film in Ocean City.”
“A huge goal with this film was always to give it an authentic sense of place, specifically Ocean City,” said producer George Rush “The State of Maryland, Worcester County and Ocean City have been extremely supportive towards our production. To say we are pleased to be here is an understatement.”
The Netflix series House of Card continues production in Maryland and the Emmy-nominated HBO series VEEP will be returning to Maryland to shoot their second season in the fall.
Maryland’s newly enacted Film Production Employment Act of 2011 helped to secure this production. The fund offers a partial tax credit for local production expenditures and encourages producers to use local film crews.
The Maryland Film Office, located in Baltimore and part of the Division of Tourism, Film and the Arts, is an agency of the state's Department of Business and Economic Development. It provides location scouting and pre-production research, in addition to acting as a government and community liaison throughout film production. For more information, visit www.MarylandFilm.org
Press Release provided by Karen Glenn Hood of PressRoom Maryland of Opportunity. 410.767.6318
Press Release provided by Karen Glenn Hood of PressRoom Maryland of Opportunity. 410.767.6318
Discovery Center Welcomes "Lady G"
These are fascinating to watch!
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| Photo/Brian Garrett |
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| Photo/Brian Garrett |
OPEN TONIGHT (Thursday) Until 7 PM
OCPD ARREST MAN FOR RAPE AND ASSAULT
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| Jason Paul Mackulin |
On August 12, 2012, at approximately 10 a.m. Ocean City Police responded to the area of
120th Street in reference to a disturbance. After arriving on scene, officers were confronted by a group of persons who advised that a male who was staying with the group in unit, had been involved in either a fight or an argument with several persons in that unit.During the incident the male suspect, who was later identified as Jason Paul Mackulin, 31, of Littlestown, PA, displayed a TASER. While officers were speaking to citizens in the parking lot, Mackulin came out of the unit and was detained by police.
While at the scene, officers learned that Mackulin assaulted his girlfriend and her 14-year-old son. Police further learned that the original disturbance involving Mackulin, may have been as a result of Mackulin being involved with a sexual assault of a 15-year-old female, not related to Mackulin, who was also staying in the same unit.
As a result of the investigation, which detectives responded to the scene and determined that MacKulin had sexually assaulted the 15-year-old female, OCPD Detectives charged Mackulin with: 2nd degree rape, 3rd and 4th degree sex offense and 2nd degree assault involving the 15-year-old female. Mackulin was also charged with 2nd degree domestic assault of his girlfriend and 2nd degree assault of her 14-year-old son.
Mackulin was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and has been held without bond. During a bond review, Mackulin was held on $250,000 and was transferred to the Worcester County Jail.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
The National Weather Service has placed the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Maryland and the adjacent waters of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean on a severe thunderstorm watch until 9:30 Wednesday evening. A severe thunderstorm watch means conditions are favorable for storm development.
One LUCKY Thief!
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| Antonio Eduardo Lacaffine |
Victim of Burglary Escorts Suspect Out of Home After Burglary
On August 12, 2012 at approximately 12:43 a.m., Ocean City Police responded to the area of 4401 Atlantic Ave, in reference to suspicious activity, possibly a burglary in progress.
Officers obtained a detailed description of the suspect, who was last seen walking towards the 10 bock of 45th Street, and broadcast it to other police personnel. Shortly after, officers located a person matching the description of the suspect in the area of 45th Street and Coastal Highway and identified him as Antonio Eduardo Lacaffine, 29, of Uniontown, PA.
Ocean City Police Department News Release
Police arrived at the scene and met with the victim who related he had heard noise on the lower floors of his unit. When the victim went downstairs to investigate he observed a male suspect attempting to steal various items. The victim, who confronted the suspect in the residence and stopped him from stealing the items, escorted the suspect out of the residence.
Officers obtained a detailed description of the suspect, who was last seen walking towards the 10 bock of 45th Street, and broadcast it to other police personnel. Shortly after, officers located a person matching the description of the suspect in the area of 45th Street and Coastal Highway and identified him as Antonio Eduardo Lacaffine, 29, of Uniontown, PA.
After the victim positively identified Lacaffine as being the person in his home, police placed him under arrest for 1st degree burglary, 3rd degree burglary, 4th degree burglary, and for theft under $100.00.
Lacaffine was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was held on $25,000 bond. Lacaffine was transferred to the Worcester County Jail.
Community Giving Garden Is Thriving !!
Look how this garden is growing!!
Five pounds of string beans were picked just yesterday and will go to the Samaritan Shelter.
*See Below to VOLUNTEER*
GET INVOLVED!!
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
David C. Parks- Arrested For Arson- Again
This name sure has been brought up quite frequently around here in the past few days and months. It was once thought that Parks set fire to the Bloxom, Va. fire house one evening while firefighters were out fighting a house fire. It was never proven and Parks was never charged.
SNOW HILL, Md. — An Accomack County man has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with an April 11 barn fire near Pocomoke City.David Clifton Parks, 37, of Melfa, is charged with second-degree arson, first-degree malicious burning and malicious destruction of property, according to Worcester Co., Md., Fire Marshal Jeffrey McMahon.
He is being held at the Worcester County Jail on a $500,000 bond, McMahon said in a release.
Parks was arrested in Accomack County after a joint investigation conducted by Virginia State Police and Worcester County authorities.
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He appeared in court in Accomack County on Monday and waived extradition. He was transported Tuesday to Maryland.
The fire allegedly was set on Sheephouse Road, which intersects U.S. Route 13 about three miles north of the Virginia state line.
Parks in 2006 was charged with starting four Salisbury, Md., arsons at the Country House, a tea room, the former Feldman's building and a vehicle fire at the old Salisbury Mall site. He was a Norfolk firefighter at the time.
He pleaded guilty to two counts of arson and two counts of reckless endangerment, served prison time in Maryland and was living in Accomack County while on post-release probation.
McMahon said Worcester County investigators are working with Virginia officials in probes of several fires in the northern Accomack and southern Worcester areas. He said Parks “has not been connected to those at this particular time.”
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MORE THAN AN ART STROLL THIS FRIDAY
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Angela Manos
Phone: 410.603.1178
Email: downtownpocomoke@gmail.com
MORE THAN AN ART STROLL THIS FRIDAY
Pocomoke City –14 August 2012 This Friday the Downtown Pocomoke Association and the City of Pocomoke will host their first THIRD FRIDAY ART STROLL for Downtown Pocomoke, beginning at 5:30pm and ending at 8:30pm, followed by an after-stroll party at the new Riverside Grill. The event will take place on Market Street, near the river, and is another step in Pocomoke’s overall downtown revitalization effort.
Artists selected to display their works, include: mixed media artist, Annette Heimbruch Hicks, Pocomoke, who will be showing at Classic Collections; watercolorist Donna Faye Hope, Pocomoke, showing at Enchanted Florist; photographer John Thomas Rafter, Pocomoke, displaying at Lusby’s True Value Hardware & Appliances; watercolorist Jean Mason, Pocomoke, showing at Robin Anne’s Quilting Service; and mixed media artists Chris Pruitt and Sara Fluhart, of Greenbackville and Pungoteague respectively, will both be showing outside of Cole’s Cakes. Chris Pruitt will also be generously sharing his time and talents by offering children’s face-painting. Watercolorists Jan Coulbourne and Leslie Brett, both of Captain’s Cove, will be showing and demonstrating their technique at the Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce’s Open House. Acrylic artist, Jenny Somers, of Chincoteague, will be hosted by A Second Time Around. She will display for sale original paintings, signed giclee prints and hand-painted Christmas balls and note cards. She will also demonstrate her technique.
Visitors to the art stroll may also enjoy the old-time crooning of traditional musician Diana Wagner, who will be seated just outside the Mar-Va Theater & Performing Arts Center. Later, both collectors and artists are invited to an After-Stroll Party at the new Riverside Grill where classical guitarist, Patrick Hooks, will entertain guests. The restaurant will also be offering drink and appetizer specials for art stroll participants.
Seven of these talented Eastern Shore artists generously donated a piece of their artwork to raise money for Pocomoke’s downtown revitalization effort. Throughout the stroll the downtown host businesses will be holding drawings for the donated artwork. Businesses will also be offering complimentary refreshments. Some will offer discounts and give-aways of their own; including a drawing for a free floral arrangement from Enchanted Florist and Classic Collections will give every 10th visitor a free sterling silver ring. All will share tickets for discounted wine and appetizers at the After-Stroll Party.
ALL artists will have their work displayed AND FOR SALE!
ALL artists will have their work displayed AND FOR SALE!
Contact: For more information, please contact, Angela Manos at: 410.603.1178, or downtownpocomoke@gmail.com . Those interested in the city’s downtown efforts in general, should also, visit: www.downtownpocomoke.com and http://www.facebook.com/pages/
City-of-Pocomoke/240103122695426#
~Riverside Grill~
RIVERSIDE GRILL
TUESDAY SPECIALS
8/14
Chili with half turkey sandwich or side salad 5.99
Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99
Taco Salad 6.99
Fried Shrimp Basket and Fries 8.99
Happy Hour 4-7 PM
Starting at 4 PM: 99 cent kid's meals
Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99
Taco Salad 6.99
Fried Shrimp Basket and Fries 8.99
Happy Hour 4-7 PM
Starting at 4 PM: 99 cent kid's meals
~Bay Queen Cruises~ Downtown Pocomoke
Relax this summer by taking a cruise on the scenic Pocomoke River aboard the Bay Queeen.
Photo/Donna Clarke
The Bay Queen Cruises on Facebook
or
The Price Is Right Invites Male Models to Come On Down!
If the Price Is Right was on the East Coast would you have what it takes to be that male model?
If you’re a decent enough-looking chap with a knack for caressing the contours of a washer-dryer set, your time is now.
The longest-running game show in history, CBS’ The Price Is Right, is launching its first-ever casting call to find a male model, with portions of the process airing as a web series. At the end of the search, one lucky looker will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in helping players navigate the likes of Plinko and best appreciate eye-widening prize showcases.
The search begins Aug. 30 with an open call in Los Angeles, where hunky hopefuls will be interviewed by TPIR producers and the four female models. There, candidates will demonstrate verbal skills as well as the ability to pose and “properly showcase a product.” (Matt’s Helpful Hint No. 1: Do not straddle the JetSki backwards.)
As contenders move through the process and have their on-camera presence/skills further tested, the judges will make eliminations but also afford cast-offs some opportunity to jump back into the mix.
On Sept. 28, as up to six finalists are announced on The Price Is Right, the five-episode web series will launch (at PriceIsRight.com and YouTube.com/PriceIsRight), showing the wannabes engaging in assorted challenges. Viewers will then have until Oct. 4 to vote for their pick to land a one-week gig on TPIR (beginning Oct. 15).
MORE STORY.....
If you’re a decent enough-looking chap with a knack for caressing the contours of a washer-dryer set, your time is now.
The longest-running game show in history, CBS’ The Price Is Right, is launching its first-ever casting call to find a male model, with portions of the process airing as a web series. At the end of the search, one lucky looker will join Amber Lancaster, Gwendolyn Osborne, Manuela Arbelaez and Rachel Reynolds in helping players navigate the likes of Plinko and best appreciate eye-widening prize showcases.
The search begins Aug. 30 with an open call in Los Angeles, where hunky hopefuls will be interviewed by TPIR producers and the four female models. There, candidates will demonstrate verbal skills as well as the ability to pose and “properly showcase a product.” (Matt’s Helpful Hint No. 1: Do not straddle the JetSki backwards.)
As contenders move through the process and have their on-camera presence/skills further tested, the judges will make eliminations but also afford cast-offs some opportunity to jump back into the mix.
On Sept. 28, as up to six finalists are announced on The Price Is Right, the five-episode web series will launch (at PriceIsRight.com and YouTube.com/PriceIsRight), showing the wannabes engaging in assorted challenges. Viewers will then have until Oct. 4 to vote for their pick to land a one-week gig on TPIR (beginning Oct. 15).
MORE STORY.....
2012 Shop Maryland Tax Free Week
A list of exempt and taxable items is available on the Comptroller's website at www.marylandtaxes.com or by calling the Taxpayer Service section toll-free at 1-800-MDTAXES from elsewhere.
In addition to the back-to-school shopping event this summer, there will also be a tax-free weekend on ENERGY STAR products during the third weekend in February 2013.
Monday, August 13, 2012
“BEST WINGS ON DELMARVA” CONTEST
Please mark your calendar for Sunday, October 21, 2012 from 11am until 6pm and join us at the Oasis in Whaleyville for the “BEST WINGS ON DELMARVA” contest (indoor/outdoor event). Come out and support The Wounded Warriors & FOP Lodge 50 for this fundraiser that will repeat itself year after year! We will have local
restaurants competing for the best wings (judged by you),
as well as a wing eating contest.
**FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY**
FACE PAINTING
BOUNCE HOUSE
DUNKING BOOTH (w/ special surprise guests)
HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS ALL DAY
PRIZES
AND MORE!!
13 and Up - $10 donation at the door
Kids 12 and Under Enter Free
restaurants competing for the best wings (judged by you),
as well as a wing eating contest.
**FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY**
FACE PAINTING
BOUNCE HOUSE
DUNKING BOOTH (w/ special surprise guests)
HOT DOGS & HAMBURGERS
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS ALL DAY
PRIZES
AND MORE!!
13 and Up - $10 donation at the door
Kids 12 and Under Enter Free
Feeding Wildlife Is Illegal
Last year, on July 1st 2011, it became unlawful to feed wildlife in such a way that the food or attractant being placed creates a situation where the increased presence of wildlife causes property damage, endangers people or other species of wildlife, or creates a public health concern. Even though the effects of feeding wildlife can seem minimal to some, this behavior has the potential to create dangerous situations, as well as to have a significant impact on personal property. When wild animals are allowed to feed on human-related food sources, they can become dependent on people for food and lose their innate fear of humans, a situation which could be detrimental to both the animals and to people. Feeding also draws animals unnecessarily close to our homes, where they could cause damage to residential landscaping, decks and patios, gardens, and crops. People who feed wild animals are often doing harm to the very animals they are trying to help. An artificial food source will often create unnatural concentrations of animals, increasing the potential for the spread of wildlife diseases. A pile of food meant for one species is going to attract many others, some of which may carry undesirable parasites or diseases such as Lyme disease and rabies that can impact humans and domestic animals. The spread of wildlife diseases is also a serious concern to wildlife management officials both here in Virginia and across the United States. Keep wildlife wild by not feeding them and by letting them live as nature intended.
Go to www.dgif.virginia.gov to learn more about responsible wildlife feeding practices. You can also find the telephone number for your nearest Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries regional office if you have any questions concerning feeding regulations and would like to talk to a wildlife biologist or conservation police officer.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
"Praise In the Park"
It's wonderful to see that so many members and friends of the local churches chose the beautiful Cypress Park to gather and spend the evening together last Wednesday evening.
An inspirational evening in Cypress Park.
"Praise In the Park"
"Praise In the Park" message was deliverd by Jamar Jackson from Mt. Zion UM Church
Sarah Butler from Bethany Church sang "God Bless America"
Rev. Jonathan Whitney
Mt. Zion UM Church Choir
Gwendolyn from St. John's UM Church
St. Johns UM Church
St. Johns UM Church
St James UM Church
Liturgical Dance
Brittany Lewis from Salem UM Methodist Church
Four-Given from Salem UM Church
Salem UM Church Choir
Thanks Christy for sending the photos!
TIME MACHINE ... Delmarva A State?
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
February, 1833
(THE MAIL- Hagers-Town, Md.) (Spelling of town is correct for this era)
From The Delaware Journal.
(Excerpts)
An OVERTURE, it has been seen, has been made by our legislature to the legislature of Maryland, for an union between this state and the eight counties of Maryland on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay- the united territory to be called the State of Delaware. We know not in what spirit this overture may be received by our sister state, but we understand, that the first suggestion of such an union came from leading citizens of that state, and we ourselves have heard one of her most distinguished citizens on the Eastern Shore, advocate it as a measure desirable in itself & which would be acceptable to the people of that district. If natural boundaries had been originally considered, the whole Peninsula, including the counties of Maryland and the two counties of Accomac and Northampton, which by some queer accident, belong to Virginia, would have been included in one government. Nature intended it so- but men's caprice has marred the design, and spoiled one of the prettiest states of which our union could have boasted, and even accepting the sovereign state of S. Carolina. Why Virginia should stretch her enormous legs across the wide expanse of the Chesapeake Bay, or Maryland wish to retain a territory disunited from her main body by nature's irrevocable fiat, supposing the wish to exist, are questions we desire those interested to consider. - The people of the Peninsula assimilate in character and habits, and would readily form one people, as nature intended their territory to constitute one state. In the event of such an arrangement, Easton would probably become the capital of the regenerated state- and its Capitol, adorned by the Lloyds, the Chambers, the Goldsboroughs, the Tilghmans, the Kerrs, and the Upshurs, of the Eastern Shore, with the Claytons and others , who little Delaware could throw into the scale, would present a galaxy of talent and character, which would give the Peninsular State a name that her sons would be proud of. We wish our Maryland friends to take this matter seriously into their consideration.
January, 1870
(The New York Times)
The effort to consolidate Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Accomac County, in Virginia, into a new state, has been renewed with increased energy. A Baltimore paper insists, however, that if the new arrangement is to be carried into effect, Delaware must lose its identity, and the new State be called Chesapeake "as the people of Virginia and Maryland would object to being annexed to so small a state as Delaware." How the new state will be any larger under the name of Chesapeake than it would be under the name of Delaware it did not explain, and we appeal to it for further information before committing ourself to the project.
July, 1901
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)
(Excerpts)
A NEW STATE PROPOSED
Eastern Shore Suggested as a Part of "Delmarvia"
"Delmarvia" says the New York Times, "is the odd name that some persons bestow upon a hypothetical State of the American Union." A proposal to create such a state by the union of Delaware with the counties of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia has been often discussed, often with considerable interest and by the people of Delaware, occasionally with qualified approval by part of the people of Maryland most directly interested, never with interest or approval by the Eastern Shoremen of Virginia, and usually with unqualified disapproval by Virginia and Maryland.
"Rural Delaware and the Peninsula counties of Maryland and Virginia had a common English origin and a population almost exclusively native and of native ancestry. But Wilmington, which will soon include half of the population of Delaware, has a large foreign element. Eastern Shore traditions are also more distinctly southern and aristocratic than those of Delaware, and the strong Quaker element in Northern Delaware has no counterpart on the Eastern Shore."
December, 1933
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)
SOME DAY YOUR MAP OF U.S. MAY SHOW: STATE OF DELMARVA!
Invasion of Gov. Ritchies Militia and Criticism from Baltimoreans Heightens Agitation that Nine Counties Secede from Maryland and Join Delaware.
By NEA Service
(Excerpts)
Baltimore, Md. Dec.26.- Delmarva- newest commonwealth in the American family of states!
Back of the proposal for establishment of the new state, to be made up of Delaware and eleven counties of the other two states, lies a story of virtual civil war in Maryland. It is the immanent secession of the nine Maryland counties and their union with Delaware which would make the new state possible, and the backers of the plan-they number thousands in eastern Maryland- are hopeful that the two lower Peninsula counties of Virginia will join their lot with the Maryland counties.
Such a secession of the Maryland counties from the rest of the state, which lies on the other side of the Chesapeake, would be revolutionary in recent American political history.
But to the citizens of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, secession is not unthinkable. For it was only recently soldies invaded the lower shore. They seized citizens of two counties and held them prisoner in an armory. The outraged inhabitants attacked the armory, and virtually drove them out- drove them back ignonimously to Baltimore, and with them drove the Attorney General of Maryland and the Commander of the Maryland National Guard.
From that incident particularly, and from a series of other previous incidents, has arisen the desire of the citizens of the Maryland's Eastern Shore to break away from the rest of the state.
For the Eastern Shoremen are mad- mad clean through. Their resentment is particularly directed towards Maryland's Governor Ritchie, and also towards Baltimore newspapers which have been exceedingly open in their criticism of the 'Shore and its demonstrations of mob violence which culminated recently in the open street fight at Salisbury between irate citizens and the militiamen dispatched by Governor Ritchie to seize suspected lynchers.
That "Battle of Salisbury" was to the citizens of the Eastern Shore what the Battle of Lexington was to the American colonists in 1776.
August, 1956.
A welcoming road sign bearing the insignia of 11 Pocomoke City civic and service organizations was erected along Route 13 about a half-mile south of town. Sponsors were: The Pocomoke City Chamber Of Commerce... Pocomoke Woman's Club...Soroptimist International...Junior Woman's Club Of Pocomoke City...Junior Chamber Of Commerce...American Legion Post 93...Lions International...Rotary International...Kiwanis International...B.P.O. Elks Lodge 94...Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 8622.
A second sign was to be placed on the northern approach to town. Snow Hill had already placed welcoming signs to their town and Berlin was planning to do the same.
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.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Concerns and Comments
Comments on a post made last Sunday concerning the membership drive for the Save The Youth has gotten many comments....some negative...some positive. I'm sorry to say that as of almost one week later there have been no comments left by anyone identifying themselves as a part of Save The Youth. There are no names of board member nor staff. A request for more information on the organization was left and there was no response. I personally emailed the person who's name was on the request that the info be posted to see how the membership drive was going and if I should post it again. No response. I am not going to deny the fact that Save The Youth at one time, many years ago, was a very good thing. Recently, however, if you were to check back on the Pocomoke City Council minutes you will find that Bishop Jenkins with the Rev. James Jones have been to the council meetings numerous times but the minutes will show they have failed to produce what the council has requested. Readers of the PPE have requested info and there is no response with any information.
You can not expect the citizens of Pocomoke to just accept this group without the knowledge of who they are. I have personally searched many times for information on this group to see how it is progressing and who some of the leaders may be but have reached nothing but dead ends.
Here is one comments:
Please answer the above questions and more!
What does "Save the Youth" do for the youth? How many are saved? What are they saved from?
How are the parents involved? Where is your roster?
What age youth do you serve?
How are they supervised?
What do the youth do for the community? Do the youth simply take from the community or do they contribute to the community?
Are they taught entitlement or self-reliance, ethics and moral behavior?
How are the youth involved in fund raising?
Do you have an official non-profit tax status with paperwork up to date?
And here is one reply:
Never read such degrading and negative remarks. STY for years held basketball tournaments outdoors for youth, sponsored motivational speaker events, and workshops targeting the youth.
No other organization has thus far come close.
Instead of spreading fear, hatred and negativity... GET INVOLVED!
Kudos to Bishop Jenkins and staff.
Now, how is anyone supposed to get involved if there is no phone #, no email, NO NAMES ! How can people get involved if they have no information??Not one soul seems to have gone to bat for the Save The Youth - which is now - Save The Youth Crime Prevention. Seems to me that if this organization is SO very crucial to the youths of the city someone would be answering some questions....and the citizens would know who you are.
And while we are on the subject of youths ...
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This was emailed to me earlier this week and I find that it is an ideal time to post it.
Wise Words from a Judge in New Zealand - for Young People and Adults
"Always we hear the cry from teenagers 'What can we do, where can we go?'
Start behaving like a responsible person. You are important and you are needed. It's too late to sit around and wait for somebody to do something someday. Someday is now and that somebody is you..."
Source:
"Always we hear the cry from teenagers 'What can we do, where can we go?'
... My answer is, "Go home, mow the lawn, wash the windows, learn to cook, build a raft, get a job, visit the sick, study your lessons, and after you've finished, read a book."
"Your town does not owe you recreational facilities and your parents do not owe you fun. The world does not owe you a living, you owe the world something. You owe it your time, energy and talent so that no one will be at war, in poverty or sick and lonely again."
"In other words, grow up, stop being a cry baby, get out of your dream world and develop a backbone, not a wishbone.
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