Accomplices Sentenced After Guilty Pleas In Murder Case

Clarence "Junior" Jackson

Written by:

News Editor Shawn J. Sopor

SNOW HILL -- Just over a year after a Texas man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Christine Sheddy, a Delaware woman reported missing in 2007 whose remains were later found buried under a Snow Hill bed-and-breakfast, the other shoe dropped on Thursday for a pair of Lower Shore residents who assisted in covering up the heinous crime.

Justin Hadel

Clarence “Junior” Jackson, 38, of Eden, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Worcester County Circuit Court to first-degree murder for his role in Sheddy’s death and was sentenced to life in prison with all suspended but 30 years. Tia Johnson, 32, pleaded guilty to accessory after the fact and burglary and was sentenced to 15 years, of which half was suspended.

While Justin Hadel was convicted of striking Sheddy several times with a shovel last year, crushing her skull and resulting in her death, Jackson also had a role in the murder and has since admitted being the “ringleader and mastermind” behind the cover-up. For her part, Johnson knew more about the murder than she originally admitted and drove to the River House Bed-and-Breakfast knowing Sheddy’s remains were in the trunk and waited while Hadel and Jackson reburied her remains.

Sheddy, 26, was reported missing in November 2007 from a farm near Pocomoke where she had been staying with friends. Sheddy had moved to the Byrd Rd. residence just about two months earlier and shared the residence with Jackson and Johnson, along with Johnson’s two children, and Hadel, who is Johnson’s cousin.

Sheddy’s case touched off a massive search in the area of the Byrd Rd. residence where she had been living with her two young children. After an extensive two-year search, Sheddy’s remains were discovered buried on the grounds of the River House Bed and Breakfast in Snow Hill, where both Jackson and Johnson had worked prior to Sheddy’s disappearance.

In February 2010, Worcester County detectives met with Jackson at a corrections facility in Tennessee where he was being detained on an unrelated case. During an extensive interview, Jackson allegedly told the detectives Hadel had murdered Sheddy on the Byrd St. property and laid out in detail the extensive cover-up operation.

Tia Johnson

On Thursday, both Jackson and Johnson appeared in Worcester County Circuit Court to plead guilty for their roles in the murder in a pre-arranged deal. State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby told the court from the beginning of the investigation and throughout Hadel’s trial last year, prosecutors knew Jackson and Johnson were more involved then they let on.

“We never believed Hadel acted alone,” he said. “The overwhelming facts suggest two other people were responsible for this. Our goal is to hold all individuals accountable. Given the heinous nature of this crime, the 30-year sentence is appropriate for Mr. Jackson.”

Jackson and Johnson fled the area after the murder and subsequent cover-up, including the burial of the remains under the bed-and-breakfast. Jackson later got a message to the victim’s mother, Lynn Dodenhoff, that he would provide the location of the remains if she could somehow get him out of jail in Tennessee. In a later interview with local law enforcement, Jackson laid out the details including an initial burial on the Pocomoke farm and later moving the body to the Snow Hill location.

“This case is troubling in so many ways,” said Judge Thomas C. Groton. “The manner in which she was killed was gruesome. The cruelty and inhumanity that was displayed, the burying and reburying, the calling of her mother to report she was missing while all the while you knew is beyond comprehension.”

Dodenhoff said prior to Jackson’s sentencing she was left with the task of raising her late daughter’s three young children. She said she could not comprehend how an individual could commit such a heinous crime.

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Employee Cooked In Industrial Oven In Bumble Bee Foods Factory

California workplace safety officials are investigating how a worker at a Bumble Bee Foods seafood plant wound up being cooked to death in an industrial oven.

The accident happened Thursday morning at the Bumble Bee Foods factory in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., KTLA.com reported.

Police and fire personnel, responding to a 911 call from the business, found a worker dead inside a cooking device called a “steamer machine,” according to KTLA.

The victim was identified as Jose Malena, 62, an employee at the factory for more than six years.

An initial investigation indicated that Malena “was fatally injured when he was cooked in an oven,” California Division of Occupational Safety and Health spokeswoman Erika Monterroza told the Whittier Daily News.

Cal-OSHA is trying to determine how the man wound up in the oven and whether there were any workplace safety regulatory violations.

“The entire Bumble Bee Foods family is saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague, and our thoughts and prayers are with the Melena family,” Bumble Bee Foods spokesman Pat Menke said in a statement to KTLA.

Operations at the plant were suspended until Monday.

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TIME MACHINE ... A "Marriage Tree" Near Pocomoke City.

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)


October, 1937

(The Salisbury Times)Lower Shore's Marriage Tree Marked By Roads Commission

Elkton has ministers who boast of performing thousands of marriages, New York has the Little Church Around The Corner and... The lower Eastern Shore has its Marriage Tree. It has been left to the State Roads Commission to perpetuate the latter fact.

The Commission has recently placed a historic marker on US 13 at the Maryland -Virginia boundary line containing the following inscription:

"Boundary Line Maryland-Virginia. 500 feet East of this point near the Boundary Stone is a large white gum, one of the old Marriage Trees under which Virginia and Maryland couples married."

The curious may turn east of this sign and, following the state boundary, will come to a grooved concrete post, about ten feet inside the woods. The south side of this post is Virginia, the north side is Maryland.

Then, if he knows his trees, he will readily distinguish an old white gum among the pine, oak and black gum. This is the tree the Roads Commission has caused to be entered in the historical records.

It is said there were originally three such trees, made use of in the early days by Virginia youths who found the law in their own commonwealth too exacting with respect to age requirements. Once over the Maryland line, the ceremony was performed under these trees, possibly with the moon as witness.

Thanks to Mrs. Aaron F. Adkins of Pocomoke who emailed these comments on last week's Red Hills item:
My mom speaks very kindly of Red Hills/Sinnickson. She was born in 1953, and visited there just about every weekend from 1955-1963. The long road leading down to the beach (currently Red Hills Rd) wasn't paved and seemed to travel forever. There were concessions available, and she mentioned something about a few carnival-type rides. When the tide would go out- the water would be waist deep and the sandy, soft bottom would go on for about a tenth of a mile. Certain times of the summer would be unswimmable due to the bloom of jellyfish or the horseshoe crabs. In fact, when she passes away, she wants her ashes to be placed at the water's edge.
And thanks to Slim for clarifying the location of Red Hills (comment posted on 10/7):
Actually, Red Hills was not quite located at Sinnickson. Sinnickson was on the left fork of the road, where the small boat harbor and Sparrow's Oyster Bar were located. Red Hills was reached by taking the right fork and proceeding farther down the road. Sinnickson and Red Hills were close, but still at least one half to one mile apart.
October, 1908

(Cumberland Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)FIRES NEAR SNOW HILL

Rural Mail Carrier Scorched Before He Got Out Of Trap

Snow Hill, Md., Oct. 21- For the last few days three large fires have been burning in woods in the vicinity of Snow Hill. The largest fire is at Klege-Grange, on the Drexel tract and much fine timber has been destroyed. James Webb, of the rural free delivery service, was deceived in the extent of the burning area, and in making his mail delivery, was caught in one of the roads and was slightly scorched before he could get out. He covers his route on a bicycle. Last night the atmosphere in and around Snow Hill was filled with smoke. During the evening great flocks of migratory birds from the marshes along Sinepuxent Bay became bewildered in the smoke and circled above the town.

March, 1969
Allen P. Schoolfield, who had been in the clothing business in Pocomoke City since 1911, passed away at age 77. He was a parnter in Schoolfield & Ham and a director of Citizens National Bank in Pocomoke. 
December, 1885

(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)A Child in Peril.

reprinted from Baltimore American, November 30.

Mr. T. L. Northam, of the Eastern Shore Steamboat Company, reports the narrow escape of a small child from being carried off by an eagle. Wm. Foster, who at one time worked on the steamer Eastern Shore, but is now a farmer, living near Taylor's wharf, at the head of Hungar's Creek, Northampton county, Va., is the father of the child, which is about a year old. About four o'clock Thursday afternoon Mrs. Foster, the mother, wishing to get some wood from the wood yard, left the child in the yard. The eagle came swooping down, and would have caught the child had not Captain Richardson a resident of the place, who happened to be near with a gun, shot the bird. The shot disabled the eagle by breaking the left wing. It was caught by four men of the steamer Eastern Shore and taken on board, put in a chicken coop and brought to Baltimore. The eagle measured, from tip to tip of wings, seven feet and four inches.

June, 1944
A Pocomoke area road construction project was one of twelve in Maryland for which Governor Herbert R. O'conor requested priority consideration from the federal government. The project would involve relocation and rebuilding nine miles of a 24 foot lane of an ultimate dual highway on Route 13 from Pocomoke to the Virginia line. The cost would be $665,000. The governor's plea to the Facilities Review Board of the War Production Board stressed the urgency of the twelve projects from a safety and traffic requirements standpoint.


October, 1884
(The Denton Journal) David M. Nelson and George F. Sterling of Crisfield, have made a novel bet on the presidential election. Nelson is a Republican and Sterling a Democrat. If Blaine is elected Nelson is to hang up Sterling "in a bag to be made by James Richardson," for the space of one hour, in front of the post office on the 10th day of November, 1884. If Cleveland is elected Nelson is to be bagged and suspended by Sterling. The agreement is in writing; and a failure to comply with the bagging clause involves a forfeit of ten dollars.



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From The Worcester County Sheriff's Office

On  10/2/ 2012, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed a search and seizure warrant at 1012 Market Street, Apt. B-6, Pocomoke, Maryland regarding to controlled dangerous substance distribution investigation. The suspect of this investigation was identified as Ralph Harmon, also known as Ralph Feddernan, Age 69, Pocomoke, Maryland. Entry was made by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team without incident into Harmon’s apartment. A search of this apartment revealed the following:

·         Approximately two grams of marijuana

·         Approximately half gram of crack cocaine

·         Approximately thirty-five various Scheduled prescription pills

·         Various items of paraphernalia

Ralph Harmon was subsequently charged with the following offenses:

·         Possession of Not Marijuana (Crack Cocaine)

·         Possession – Not Marijuana (Prescription Pills)

·         Possession of Marijuana

·         Possession of paraphernalia (3 Cts.)

Harmon was charged via District Court application and was issued a Criminal Summons from the District Court. The Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office patrol division and the Pocomoke City Police Department during the execution of this search and seizure warrant.

On  10/4/ 2012, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed a search and seizure warrant at the Rambler Motel, Apartment 13, Elm Street, West Ocean City, Maryland as a result of a heroin distribution investigation. Entry was made by members of the Criminal Enforcement Team and the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit without incident. Upon entry, investigators located and seized the following items pursuant to this search and seizure warrant:

·         164 Individually wrapped bags of heroin

·         25 tablets of Alprazolam (Xanax)

·         3 Grams of marijuana

·         Various items of paraphernalia

·         $704.00 United States Currency

These individuals were charged with the following offenses:

Jake L. Docca, Age 25, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland:

·         Possession of Marijuana

·         Possession of Heroin

·         Possession of Alprazolam

·         Possession with intent to distribute Heroin

·         Possession with intent to distribute Heroin / Large Amount

·         Possession of drug paraphernalia

Frank Wray King, Age 25, Berlin, Maryland:

·         Possession of Marijuana

·         Possession of Heroin

·         Possession of Alprazolam

·         Possession with intent to distribute Heroin

·         Possession with intent to distribute Heroin / Large Amount

·         Possession of drug paraphernalia

The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit, Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office patrol division. This investigation was successful as a result of the collaborative effort by all agencies involved.

On 10/06/12 at 2130 hours members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office investigated a personal injury collision that occurred on eastbound Route 50 just east of 589.

Investigation revealed that James McQuiggan of Berlin, MD was operating a scooter on eastbound Route 50. Mr. McQuiggan drifted out of his lane of traffic and struck another vehicle, this caused Mr. McQuiggan to lose control of the scooter and to come to rest in the travel lanes of eastbound Route 50. Mr. McQuiggan sustained a head injury as a result and was airlifted to PRMC for treatment. Hospital staff later advised that the injuries were not life threatening.

Mr. McQuiggan was issued several traffic citations as a result of the accident

Submitted by: Lt. Edward Schreier

TIME MACHINE Preview ... A "Marriage Tree" Near Pocomoke City.

What was a Marriage Tree? A 1937 newspaper article tells more about it, and it being recognized by the Maryland State Roads Commission with a historic marker.

It's one of the TIME MACHINE items this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!

　
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Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. Chicken BBQ - TODAY

Chicken B-B-Q

Saturday - Oct 13

Chicken - Baked Beans

Potato Salad - Roll

<< Same as the 4th of July bbq >>

$8.00

Location.....

Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.

1410 Market St.

Eat in or Carry out.

Benefits The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.

Beach Theft Cases Solved

Lindsey Marie Lopez

During late September and early October of 2012, Ocean City Police received several reports involving thefts of property from the public beach areas south of 28^th Street.  During the investigation, officers noticed similarities involving the various victims’ reports.  The suspect description was similar as was the type of items being stolen.

On October 5, 2012, at approximately 2:15 p.m. patrol officers responded to a theft of a purse at 16^th street and the beach.  When officers arrived at the scene they were met by an off-duty Hagerstown police officer, as well as a previous victim who reported a theft of her purse from the beach the previous day.  This previous victim began observing the suspect, identified as Lindsey Marie Lopez, 23, of Berlin; attempt to steal a purse from the beach at 16^th Street.  The off-duty officer detained Lopez until OCPD patrol officers arrived at the scene. 

Officers recovered the stolen purse. Based on witness and victim statements, as well as information obtained during the investigation, police were able to link Lopez to at least nine additional thefts which had occurred between mid-September and early October.  Due to the cumulative value of the stolen property, Lopez was charged with Felony Theft Scheme.

At the time of Lopez’s arrest she was found in possession of a hypodermic syringe, which she admitted was illegal drug paraphernalia.

Lopez was charged with:

• 9 counts of misdemeanor theft
• Felony Theft Scheme
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (syringe)

Lopez was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was held on $10,000 bond. The investigation is on-going and Ocean City Police are asking anyone who believes they may be a victim of this crime scheme to please contact Ocean City Police, Officer Moerschel at: 410-520-5368.

Ocean City Police Dept. Press Release

Birthday Today...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

UNITED STATES NAVY

237  YEARS YOUNG

Latest Scam: Voting By Phone

Richmond, VA The Virginia State Board of Elections (SBE) is aware that some Virginia voters, particularly older Virginians, are receiving phone calls from unidentified individuals informing voters that they can vote over the phone. This information is false. Virginia law does not permit voting through the telephone.

Apart from voting at the polls on Election Day, eligible Virginians may vote an absentee ballot by mail or in-person at the registrars office or other authorized satellite location. However, voting cannot be done via the phone, email, or any other means than absentee voting by mail and in-person during the absentee voting period or on Election Day.

At this point in time, it is unclear how widespread these calls have been. However, SBE has received several complaints over the past few days.

These calls may violate several state and federal laws and the State Board of Elections will alert appropriate law enforcement authorities regarding this matter and provide new information if SBE receives additional voter complaints.

We encourage any voter who receives a call matching this description to ask for the name, phone number, and organization from where the individual is calling. We then ask voters to contact the State Board of Elections at 1-800-552-9745 and provide a staff member with that information.
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Bartender Arrested For Selling Marijuana

During the summer of 2012, Ocean City Police Narcotics Unit received anonymous tips

regarding a female dealing Marijuana and prescription narcotics while bartending at Crab Cake Factory, 12000 Coastal Highway.

On September 28, 2012, OCPD narcotics detectives concluded a six week undercover drug distribution investigation with the arrest of Jill Lauren Spinnenweber, 34, of Ocean View, Delaware. 

During the investigation, undercover detectives were able to purchase a quantity of suspected marijuana from Spinnenweber outside the rear entrance of the Ocean City business, as well as a second occasion also in Ocean City at a different location. 

Spinnenweber has been charged with two counts of distribution of marijuana and two counts of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute marijuana.  Spinnenweber was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was released after posting a $25,000 bond.

Ocean City Police Dept. Press Release

Friday Specials ~ Riverside Grill Pocomoke

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OCTOBER 12

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-Mahi-Mahi Wrap (grill, blknd, or fried) 8.99
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-Fried Seafood Platter- a dozen single frd oysters, 6 shrimp, 5 oz. clam strips, fries and cole slaw 18.99
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O'Malley Pushes Radical Economic Agenda U.S., Maryland

O'Malley Advances Radical Economic Development Agenda

National GPI Movement Gains Traction in Maryland,

Redefines American Progress

Annapolis - Change Maryland released a fact sheet today to expose a radical nationwide movement underway to redefine economic progress in America. Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley recently hosted an Annapolis summit for advocates of what is called a "Genuine Progress Indicator."  The national forum received scant media attention and the issue itself has largely been under the radar of most mainstream media outlets.

The impetus behind the Genuine Progress Indicator, or GPI movement, is to supplant traditional federal government statistics with new and arbitrary criteria that deducts what other government bureaucrats deem as environmental and social costs that accrue from prosperity.

"Under Martin O'Malley, Maryland is falling further and further behind competitors in the region and across the country according to legitimate organizations, and objective, accepted and proven measures," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan.  "He wants to throw out real economic reports and adopt a radical propaganda campaign inspired by the failed model of central economic planning."

The GPI consists of 26 arbitrarily-chosen economic, environmental and social "indicators" that attempt to deduct or add various scenarios that occur with everyday life to state-government planning models.  For example, deducted would be a wide range of wildly-subjective indicators such as noise pollution and income inequality.

Nationally, the GPI agenda is pushed by groups such as New York-based Demos, a liberal public policy non-profit that describes itself as dedicated to "empowering the public sector" and that advocates "re-thinking American capitalism as it exists today."

GPI is also pushed by a cadre of left-wing university professors who say that people just need food and shelter for happiness, economies do not need to grow, individuals are interchangeable with one another and that corporations will collapse.

The web-based Maryland GPI initiative, implemented in the executive branch of Maryland State Government since 2010, also contains a number of meaningless platitudes.  For example state government tells us that, "Marylanders' social well-being is reduced when the underemployed are not working to their full potential by consequential negative feelings and actions, such as frustration and substance abuse."

"Maryland's well-being will be greatly enhanced when we stop losing businesses, jobs and our tax base," said Hogan. "It's absolutely ridiculous that accepted measures such as IRS tax migration data are ignored and this radical left-wing nonsense is what the state wants to use to measure it's lack of progress."

Maryland has lost 6,500 businesses and 31,000 members of taxpayer households between 2007 and 2010, which puts Maryland at or near the bottom of the region.  The loss of 36,000 jobs since 2007 also cements Maryland's place as a regional laggard in economic performance.

In addition to Maryland, Oregon is exploring the GPI program.  Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin signed GPI legislation into law this Spring.

Background: Attached.
Note to press: An Annapolis Capital article is pending from coverage of the 10/9 GPI forum

changemaryland.org

...GUMBORO MUDBOG THIS SATURDAY....

Local mudbogging is right back where it started earlier this season.  The final Gumboro~Crisfield mudbog will be held in Gumboro this weekend.

GUMBORO MUDBOG

SATURDAY  OCTOBER 13, 2012

Admission:  $7.00  for Adults and Children 10+ years

Children under 10 years of age are

FREE but must be with an adult

PIT ADMISSION:  $5.00 PER PERSON

GATES OPEN @ 10:00 AM
RACES BEGIN @ 1:00 PM

Driver's Registration: 10:00 am until 12:00 pm

Kids POWER WHEEL RACING!

(Must be equipped with manufacturer's battery)

NO exceptions

And once again there will be the "Gamblers Race".
Each driver dials in a time he thinks it will take for his vehicle to complete the trek though the mud.  The driver closest wins the money.
                    
In the two previous races Bryan Watson driving "Little Red Dakota" took the prize in the July race.  His winnings were $1,500!!

Sam Jones driving "Dirty Dreams" won $2,000 at the September race.


The final results from these races  will determine which place each driver finishes for the mudbogging season.

Be sure to come out and cheer for your favorite driver and truck!!

For more information on Rules & Regulations, Registration Costs, etc. go to: http://www.gumborocrisfieldmudbogs.net/

Inmate Being Sought By Caroline County Deputies

Shawn Richard Lituski

WBOC News

DENTON, Md.- Deputies from the Caroline County Sheriff's Office are searching for an inmate who failed to return to the county detention center earlier this week.

Shawn Richard Lituski was temporarily released from the Caroline County Detention Center on Tuesday, Oct. 9, to attend a family member's funeral. He did not return by the deadline set by court.

Police said Lituski has a lengthy history with the law, including drug and assault charges.

He was serving an 18-month sentence for possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute.

Lituski has family on the Mid-Shore, but police believe he may have traveled to the Baltimore City area. He is described as a 23-year-old white male, with brown hair and brown eyes, 5-foot-10 and 165 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Caroline County Sheriff's Office (410) 479-2515 or the Caroline County Detention Center (410) 479-2517.

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Convictions In the Christine Sheddy Murder

Clarence Jackson

WMDT News

SNOW HILL, Md. - The trial for two suspects in connection with the murder of Christine Sheddy has just ended. Clarence Jackson and Tia Johnson were both convicted.

Tia Johnson

Jackson was the mastermind behind burying Sheddy's body. He was convicted of first degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison. Johnson was convicted of accessory after the fact and 3rd degree burglary. Prosecutors say Johnson drove Sheddy's body to the burial site, with her kids in the car. She was sentenced the maximum penalty of 15 years.

Worcester County State's attorney Beau Oglesby described the murder as the most horrific way that a person could die. He's holding a press conference to conclude this case.

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Thursday Specials ~ Riverside Grill

RIVERSIDE GRILL SPECIALS

Thursday ~ October 10, 2012

-Chicken noodle soup w/ half shrimp salad sandwich or side salad 6.99
-Fried Shrimp Platter w/ fries and cole slaw 9.99
-BBQ Chicken Sandwich 7.99
-Apple Cranberry Salad 7.99
-Crab Cake Caesar Salad 16.99

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TIME MACHINE Preview ... A "Marriage Tree" Near Pocomoke City.

What was a Marriage Tree? A 1937 newspaper article tells more about it, and it being recognized by the Maryland State Roads Commission with a historic marker.

It's one of the TIME MACHINE items this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!

　
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Earnhardt, Jr. Injured In Sunday Race...Will Not Drive...

According to Hendrick Motorsports,  Dale Earnhardt, Jr. suffers from a concussion  and  will sit out the next two Sprint Cup races at Charlotte and Kansas.

The driver received the injury as the result of 25-car pileup during the last lap of Sundays  race in Talledega.

Reagan Smith will replace Earnhardt Jr. in the No. 88 car for the next two events.

 This puts an end to his championship chances this season.

Chincoteague Schools Closing ASAP

Chincoteague High and Elementary Schools will be closing as soon as possible due to no water in the schools.

If you have a child who attends these schools please make arrangements as soon as possible to pick them up.

Letter To The Citizens of Pocomoke City....

This letter was previously mailed to the citizens in the Pocomoke City Fire District.

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.

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October 2012

Dear Neighbor,

This is National Fire Prevention week and each year at this time the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company conducts our annual sustaining campaign. this is when we ask for you financial support in helping the fire company meet its budgetary needs for the day to day operation of the organization.

The cost of maintaining a first class emergency response operation is staggering. We are fortunate to receive outstanding financial assistance from the City of Pocomoke, Worcester and Somerset Counties, and the State of Maryland.  However, these funds do not completely cover the full amount of our budget and that is why we come to you each year asking for your generous donation.
                
These are exciting times for our fire company. While many volunteer organizations are having difficulty filling their ranks, we are very fortunate to have a roster of over 70 dedicated active volunteers who, at a moment's notice, are ready to answer your call for help. Our members are all trained as certified firefighters and many have specialty advanced certifications such as hazardous materials technicians, rescue technicians and fire prevention specialists. In addition the fire company has a very active Cadet Corps for youths beginning at age 14 who are interested in joining the fire serve. The program has proved to be very successful and the cadet corps has made a significant contribution to our fire company.


From an emergency response standpoint, your fire company has experienced a very busy past year. We answered nearly 250 alarms for fires, rescues, motor vehicle accidents, and hazardous conditions. This translates into thousands of hours of volunteer service by our devoted firefighters.

This coming year will mark a major milestone in the history of your fire company. Incorporated in 1888, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company will mark its 125th anniversary in 2013. Our organization is one of the oldest continuously active volunteer fire companies in the nation. We intend to celebrate the anniversary with several community events and we will keep you informed of our plans during the year.

In closing, we thank you in advance for your kindness in helping to sustain our organization. We do hope that you consider our request for support for we must depend on your generosity to maintain the level of fire and rescue services that you and your neighbors deserve. We have provided a self-addressed envelope in which you can return your tax-deductible donation. And to see your fire company in action, please visit our website at www.pocomokefire.com.  There you will find photos, news and other valuable information about the Pocomoke
City Volunteer Fire Company.

With our sincerest gratitude,
The Members of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company is recognized by the IRS as a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and contributions are tax-deductible as provided by law

"Service to our Community Since 1888"

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Soroptimist Seek Applicants For Women's Opportunity Award

Women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families and seek financial assistance to go back to school can now obtain applications for the Women's Opportunity Awards, Soroptimist International of Accomack County's major service project.

 Applications are available by contacting Wanda Smith at (757) 787- 4744. Completed applications must be returned to Soroptimist International of Accomack County by November 16.

Since 1972, the Soroptimist Women's Opportunity Awards program has provided women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training. The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. The Accomack County club will provide a cash grant to its award recipient, who will then advance to the Soroptimist South Atlantic Region level, where one recipient will receive $5,000. The program culminates with three finalist $10,000 awards.

Soroptimist International of Accomack County is a volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 1954, the Accomack County club is part of Soroptimist International of the Americas where almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community-based projects that benefit women.

In addition to participating in the Women's Opportunity Awards program, Soroptimist International of Accomack County's mission is to promote the best for women and girls.
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WEDNESDAY  OCTOBER 10, 2012

Chicken Noodle Soup & 1/2 Shrimp Salad Sand 6.99
N C Pork BBQ Sand W/ Hush Puppies & Slaw 6.99
Wedge Salad W/ Blackened Shrimp 8.99
Ribeye Steak Sandwich 10.99
Crab Cake Caesar Salad 16.99
Crab Cake Sandwich 11.99
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Coast Guard Suspends Search For Boaters

The Coast Guard suspended its search for two overdue boaters aboard a 38-foot pleasure craft who departed Ocean City, Md., Saturday and did not arrive in Chincoteague, Va.

Missing are Mike Bramlett, 51, and Donald Bramlett, 54.

"The decision to suspend a search is very difficult, but after an exhaustive search by air and surface crews over the last several days, the Coast Guard suspended our search for the missing boaters," said Capt. John Little, the commander of Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads in Portsmouth. "I cannot imagine the sadness felt by the family of these men, and my deepest sympathy goes out to them."

The Coast Guard searched approximately 20,400 overlapping square miles during a 32-hour period, using Coast Guard crews aboard an HC-130 Hercules and a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Atlantic City, N.J., and a 45-foot Response Boat - Medium from Station Little Creek in Virgina Beach.

The crew of the Navy ship USS Bunker Hill assisted in the search when they spotted a possible debris field and helped vector in Coast Guard assets.
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Maryland Gets Pummeled Again......

 Maryland gets Pummeled Again in Prominent Business Climate Index

Annapolis - Change Maryland responded to the Tax Foundation's annual release today of the 2013 State Business Climate Tax Index,  a widely-watched barometer of states' ability to attract companies and jobs.

Maryland's ranking of 41 again makes the dubious list of the 10 lowest ranked, or worst, states in the country.

"Since 2007, in addition to losing 6,500 small businesses, Maryland has lost 31,000 residents of tax-paying households and 36,000 jobs, said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "It's no coincidence that our lopsided tax code is causing this weakness in economic performance."

Under Governor Martin O'Malley, taxes and fees have been raised 24 times, removing an additional $2.4 billion out of the economy each year.

The non-partisan Tax Foundation compares corporate, individual income, sales, unemployment insurance and property taxes among the 50 states.

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Background: http://taxfoundation.org/sites/taxfoundation.org/files/docs/2013_Index.pdf

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-Peas N Dumplings or Loaded Potato Soup w/ 1/2 corned beef sandwich or side salad 5.99

-Softshell Crab Sandwich 9.99

-Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99

-Wedge Salad w/ blackened shrimp 8.99

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Birthday Today......

In memory of  John Lennon of The Beatles on his birthday

John Lennon

Born:  October 9, 1940

Died:  December 8, 1980

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