Sunday, November 4, 2012

TIME MACHINE ... An 1834 Heartfelt Appeal From Snow Hill.

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

 
December, 1834


(The Mail- Hagers-Town, Md) (spelling correct from this era) 

TO THE PEOPLE OF MARYLAND

Fellow Citizens:- The people of Snow Hill have made it our duty to address in behalf of the sorely scourged inhabitants of their unfortunate Village.

The public press will have already apprised many of you that in the night of the 24th ult. (ult.- in or of the month preceding the present one) a considerable portion of the Town, the center of its business, its most valuable section, was consumed by fire.- It's hotels, its public offices, and all, save two, of its houses of merchandise are in ashes. Notwithstanding 100 acres of land are included by its limits, little of the hum of business can now be heard within them, and few and far between, are the shops of its handicraftsmen. If we seek the houses in which but a few days since, cheerful labor earned honest bread or those who heretofore supplied the town and its neighborhood, with the necessities, the comforts and elegancies of life, heaps of ashes tell all the tale. Instead of the industry, the commercial prosperity, the domestic happiness, to be seen two weeks ago, we now gaze upon solitary chimneys and ruined walls. It looks as though the curse of the Almighty had descended in fire. That awful agent has consumed more than ninety houses, of which seventeen were dwelling houses, and has been extinguished forever in fifty-six chimneys.

Where are the men, women and children who lately thronged the site of these ruins, and were then prosperous and happy? Some are sheltered, clothed and fed by charity. Some, whose circumstances two weeks since, were comfortable, must begin the labors of life afresh; younger persons mourn over blighted prospects- older ones, that the results of a life of toil, were consumed in one hour.

Not for ourselves, but for others, would we excite your sympathies fellow-citizens, we would not exaggerate, nor give a single color of the picture, for the accuracy of which our community would not vouch.- We can not estimate our loss in dollars and cents; but in proportion to the whole value of property in the Village, the loss is enormous. We leave you with a statement of simple facts.

The residences, the food, the clothes of children and parents, of young and old, of males and females; the goods of merchants in large amounts of value; the libraries and offices of professional men; the shops, the tools, the working materials of mechanics, are gone forever. Without the aid of our fellow citizens, Snow Hill must continue a heap of ruins, more painful to the eye of the beholder, than any similar sight in Maryland or perhaps in the United States.

We cannot conclude this paper without alluding in this public way, to a City of a sister State. In glowing terms, for our hearts indite them, we would thank Philadelphia for what she had done for us.- The prompt and generous manner in which she has come to our relief, would alone entitle her to her very significant name.

By the order of the Committee appointed by the people of Snow Hill to solicit, and receive for, and distribute to the sufferers by the late fire at that place, donations which may be received from abroad.

John H. Martin, Ch'n.
Irving Spence, Sec'y.
Snow Hill, Dec. 8, 1834
 
 
 
June, 1942
(The Salisbury Times)

TEN NEW SIRENS BLOW AT WORCESTER POSTS

Berlin, June 29.- John I. Timmons, senior air raid warden for Worcester County, yesterday announced that ten new air raid alarm sirens have been purchased by the Worcester County Board Of Commissioners for county towns.

Four of the new sirens have been received and erected in Whaleysville, Newark, Girdletree and Stockton, Timmons said. The other six will be placed in Ocean City, Berlin, Snow Hill and Pocomoke City, with Berlin and Snow Hill receiving two alarms each. 

 
 
May, 1902
(The Denton Journal)

The Citizens National Bank of Pocomoke City will soon be ready for business. 

 
 
June, 1886
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md)

A Town Overrun by Burglars

Princess Anne, Md., June 1.- A successful entrance was made into the store of P.M. Smith, dealer in ready-made clothing and notions on Main Street, this place, some time Sunday night by a burglar, who carried off shirts, collars and clothing, the amount which can not be ascertained. The thief also carried off about 25 cents in money and 75 cents in postage stamps. The entrance was made by boring around the lock on the front door. Many attempts of the same kind have been made to break into private houses of late, and public indignation is effectually aroused. A vigilance committee will be formed to patrol the town at night for the protection of its citizens and property. 


 
October, 1907
(The Denton Journal)

According to the Snow Hill Messenger, Eastern Shore peach growing started about 90 years ago when seeds from Persia were planted on Eden River, Talbot County. One tree flourished and brought forth luscious fruit so bountifully that it was visited by members of Congress and farmers from all around.


 
October,1901
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)

Wasps Broke Up Revival

The falling of a wasp nest in the Methodist church at Remsennes, near Greenbackville on the Virginia-Maryland line in Accomac County, Va., one night recently caused a panic and broke up a revival in progress. The nest fell from the ceiling into the center of the congregation, from which point hundreds of insects swarmed all over the church, stinging many persons. Rev. J.F. Anderson was forced to vacate the pulpit by way of a window, and the services were abruptly closed, the wasps being left in possession of the church.



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. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Saturday, November 3, 2012

~Only One Man Can Move Us Forward~

Only One Man Can Move Us Forward
 by Delegate Mike McDermott

Four years ago the country hired a man they barely knew to be president. I knew we were in serious trouble when I watched him throw out the first pitch that year. It became clear that the president did not play little league growing up. That same awkwardness began showing up in his leadership of the country.

Our country has often been divided over issues, and it falls to the president to protect the union and draw us together. Unfortunately, this is not in the job description for a community organizer. On the contrary, they utilize division to further their cause. We have been witness to the president pitting one group of Americans against another for perceived political gain. He is the great chameleon.

If a president cannot unite us, he cannot move us forward. The map he has been using was discredited long ago, and, as our economy circles the drain, I hear him proclaim, “forward!”

Perhaps we need to identify what “forward” looks like Mr. President. Economic growth means at least 250,000 plus private sector jobs added each month. It means our enemies respecting or fearing us while our allies know they can count on us. Forward does not include surrendering our strategic advantage as the only true super power so we can be like everybody else. Forward speech does not include race baiting, gender splitting, age division, or rich versus poor.

In fact, none of the administration's policies have done anything to move our economy, our people, or our standing in the world “forward”.

We need a uniter and someone who understands that “forward” is a direction and not just a campaign slogan. America needs the leadership of Mitt Romney.

As a governor who faced a legislature composed of 87% Democrats, Romney’s skill set flourished. He understands that great sounding words and soaring rhetoric do not create jobs and growth. He has rolled up his sleeves and saved many a company because he understands business in America.

Romney will not apologize for America being an exceptional country. On the contrary, he will champion freedom and hold out the lamp of liberty to a world that looks to our shores for hope. He will not diminish America, he will raise up her standard.

Romney will not point to himself and you will scarce hear him use the word “I” when he speaks to us from the White House. America’s daughters and sons will find jobs when they graduate as our economy grows and businesses invest in a defined, stable future.

Romney will not leave our troops behind on a battlefield and he will not ask our enemies permission to protect our people or our interests abroad. He understands that Marines still afix bayonets and soldiers still ride horses in Afghanistan. He will keep America strong so that liberty will always have a voice in this world.

There is one man that will move us forward, and his name is Mitt Romney.
 

Riverside Grill ~ Entree Specials

ENTREE SPECIALS
Saturday  November 3, 2012



Choice of 2 sides with entree

• Hand Cut 10 oz Ribeye Steak 16.99
• Fresh MD Single or Dbl Crab Cake Platters 15.99, 24.99

• Surf N Turf- 10 oz ribeye and a crab cake 24.99
• Seafood Platter- clam strips, fried shrimp, choice of a crab cake or fish 18.99
• Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Platter 9.99
• Caribbean Platter- Jerk chicken & island style fish 16.99

Sides
Fresh Cut Beach Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans
Garden or Caesar Salad
Cole Slaw
-Ask your server for the vegetable du jour-


Appetizer Specials• Crab Pizza 9.99
• Steak or Chicken Quesadilla 7.99
• Shrimp Quesadilla 8.99



TIME MACHINE Preview ... An 1834 Heartfelt Appeal From Snow Hill.



"Fellow Citizens:- The people of Snow Hill have made it our duty to address in behalf of the sorely scourged inhabitants of their unfortunate Village." --- "Not for ourselves, but for others, would we excite your sympathies fellow-citizens, we would not exaggerate, nor give a single color of the picture, for the accuracy of which our community would not vouch."
 
It's one of the TIME MACHINE items 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. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Don't Forget That Time Changes Tonight

Some claim that we will have one extra hour of sleep.  What they never mention is that we also have ONE LESS HOUR of  DAYLIGHT !  (ugh)

Pocomoke City Mayor And Council Meeting

A G E N D A
POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 p.m., Monday, November 5, 2012
City Hall

  1. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  Review and approval of minutes from meeting of October 1, 2013.

3.  Review and approval of bills to be paid.

4.  Annette Wallace, PHS Principal, and David Byrd to present plaque to the City

5.  Representatives of LGIT to present training grant award to Mayor and Council for police department.

6.  Mike Kleger, CPA, and Leslie Michalik, CPA,  of PKS, Inc. to present 2011-2012 audit report.

7.  a.         Public Hearing on proposed CDBG grant application for street resurfacing and related storm drainage improvements in the amount of up to $200,000.

b.  Authorize the submittal of a grant application for CDBG funds for street resurfacing projects.

8.   Authorize proclamation for American Indian Heritage Month.

9.  First Reading of Res. 469 regarding new radio read water meters.

10. Discuss recommendation from Planning and Zoning Commission regarding update of Comprehensive Master Plan.

11. City Manager to discuss recommendation for purchase of Aqua Guard  Roto Press machine for wasterwater treatment plant.

12. Authorize Mayor to sign various documents:
      a.         USDA loan documents for permanent financing of new Police Department
      b.         Grant and loan agreement application for radio read meters
c.         Loan documents with Taylor Bank for permanent financing for new restaurant building

13. City Manager and Mr. Harvey Davis to recommend approval of contract for demolition of house at 724 Sixth Street.

14. City Manager to present three month budget status report.


Comments from the Audience.

Mayor and Council Items.

Adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters as permitted under the provisions of Sec. 10-508 (A), (1), (7), (8) of the State Government Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland and to perform executive actions.

AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE TIME OF CONVENING.




Riverside Grill Specials

Specials
Saturday  November 3, 2012

-New England Clam Chowder w/ 1/2 turkey sandwich or side salad 6.99
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ hush puppies and cole slaw 6.99
-Ale Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99*
-Mahi-Mahi Caesar Salad 9.99

*take $1 off shrimp baskets all day every Saturday*

@8 PM ~
$3.50 Stoli and Stoli flavors drinks
$3.00 Red Stripes, Coronas & Corona Lights


Come in from 2-5 pm tomorrow for the Thirty-One Open House and enjoy some appetizers and dessert, while checking out great holiday gift ideas!

SPCA Fall Yard Sale TODAY



SPCA FALL YARD SALE
Saturday  November 3, 2012
8 a.m.  until NOON
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CATS AND DOGS!

26528 Lankford Hwy.
Onley, Virginia

Friday, November 2, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Relief~ Cleanup For Sanford/Saxis, Virginia


The Life Center has organized
a

CLEANUP EFFORT FOR SANFORD/SAXIS, VIRGINIA AREAS
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2012

VOLUNTEERS ARE STILL NEEDED!

If you would like to volunteer be at the Life Center,
1532 Ocean Highway, Pocomoke, Md.
at 8:00 AM..
(Route 13- Next to Don's Restaurant)

MUST PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION

Volunteers must be at least 18 yeas of age or with an adult/guardian.

Donations are needed.

Also needed:
Winter clothing
Non-perishable foods,
Toiletries (toothburshes, soap, etc.)

Cleaning supplies:
Bags
Towels
Hand Sanitizer, etc.


For more information contact Pastor Mike Marange
443-761-8090


Trick-Or-Treat In Pocomoke Tonight (Repost)

NOTE:  Trick-or-Treat
Tonight- November 2, 2012
5 PM until 7 PM
For children 12 and under
IN COSTUME


The Pocomoke City Police Department will be out in full force on Friday, November 2nd for Halloween Trick or Treat between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM.  The Pocomoke Police Department will have candy available for all the little ghouls and goblins who wish to stop by our new station at 1500 Market Street and say hello.

Officers on Patrol will also have treats available for the youth while on patrol.  When you see a Pocomoke Police Officer feel free to stop and wave to them, you just might get yourself a super treat to enjoy.  Chief Sewell has also made available a metal detector to scan your Halloween candy if you wish, the scan will be available at the Pocomoke Police Station from the hours of 6 PM to 8 PM.

On behalf of Chief Sewell and the Pocomoke City Police Department we wish everyone a Spooky, fun Halloween Trick or Treat Night.

Heroin Investigations Lead To Arrests

Lauren Ann Johnson
Over the last several months, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team and the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit have been conducting several heroin investigations in the Northern part of Worcester County, Maryland, specifically the Berlin and Ocean City area. During the course of these investigations, an individual identified as David Sturgill, age 33, of Berlin, Maryland was identified as a source of heroin.

On October 25, 2012, surveillance of Sturgill indicated that
D. Sturgill

he was traveling to the Baltimore area accompanied by a female, later identified as Lauren Ann Johnson, age 24, of Ocean City, Maryland. On October 26, 2012, search and seizure warrant for Sturgill's vehicle, person and residence was authored by the Criminal Enforcement Team. Members of the Criminal Enforcement Team, Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff's Office, and the Berlin Police Department, conducted a traffic stop of Sturgill’s vehicle in order to execute this search and seizure warrant as Sturgill entered into Worcester County near the intersection of Libertytown Road and Ninepin Branch Road in Berlin, MD. Sturgill and Johnson were taken into custody without incident. As a result of this search and seizure warrant being executed on Sturgill and his vehicle, investigators subsequently located and seized the following items:

·         105 individually wrapped bags of heroin
·         Digital scale 
·         Various items of paraphernalia
·         Sturgill's 2006 Ford F-150 pickup truck

At approximately, 1740 hours, law enforcement executed the search and seizure warrant on Sturgill's residence located in Berlin, Maryland. This search and seizure warrant was executed without incident and resulted in the seizure of the following items:

·         Various items of paraphernalia

Sturgill and Johnson were both charged with the following offenses:

·         Possession of Heroin
·         Possession with intent to distribute Heroin
·         Possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia (hypodermic syringe)
·         Possession of controlled Paraphernalia (hypodermic syringe)

This investigation was a success due to the combined efforts of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the DEA Salisbury Post of Duty and Baltimore Field Division. During the execution of the search and seizure warrants the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Maryland State Police, Worcester County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, Worcester County State's Attorney's Office, A.T.F. and the Berlin Police Department. Sturgill and Johnson were transported to the Worcester County District Court Commissioners Office for an initial appearance. Sturgill was subsequently committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $10,000.00 bond and Johnson was committed on a $15,000.00 bond.

Submitted: Lt. Edward C. Schreier

Specials For Friday ~ Riverside Grill Pocomoke ~

Friday Specials
November 2, 2012

-New England Clam Chowder w/ 1/2 deli sandwich or side salad 6.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Platter w/ fries and slaw 9.99
-Wedge Salad w/ blackened shrimp 8.99
-Mahi-Mahi Fish Tacos w/ mango salsa and fries 8.99
-Seafood Platter- fried shrimp, clam strips, a crab cake w/ fries and cole slaw 18.99

Every Friday~
HAPPY HOUR 4 ~ 7

@8:00 PM
$1.50 domestic drafts

$3.50 Captain Morgan & Sailor Jerry drinks

Don't Miss Going To The Mar-Va Theater This Weekend !

Enjoy the classics after a night of Halloween fun!! Please note special time for movie. 

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
&
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
Friday  November 2, 2012
7:30 PM
Tickets  $5
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And on Saturday Night at the Mar-Va
A group of people hide from bloodthirsty zombies in a farmhouse........

Night of the Living Dead (1968 - Not Rated)


Saturday  November 3, 2012
7 PM
Tickets  $5

Damage Assessment Teams Will Tour Accomack County Today

Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment teams, comprised of local, state and federal representatives, will visit sites in Accomack County that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy Friday, Nov. 2, beginning at 10:30 AM at the Accomack County Administrative Offices to assess damage from Hurricane Sandy.

Representatives from Accomack County, Representatives from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)and Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be part of the team.

When localities suffer damage from natural or man-made emergencies, evaluations are made of the extent of damage and the amount of uninsured loss. The evaluations or preliminary damage assessments help determine whether or not a locality may qualify for federal assistance to recover from a disaster.

 Federal assistance through FEMA does not apply to loss that is covered by private insurance. The total amount of uninsured property must meet a minimum threshold before federal assistance is considered.

Source:

Thirty-One OPEN HOUSE Saturday @ Riverside Grill

Come Join The FUN!!

A note from Dawn....
Please stop by our Open House and check out some of the awesome products that Thirty-One has to offer.

The Customer Special for November is Awesome!! For Every $31 you spend, you can get a MEDIUM Utiltiy Tote for ONLY $5!!

We have gifts for Men, Women and Children. The Thirty-One products will be on display, so stop by between 2-5 and check the products out!!

Also, we will be collecting for "Toys for Tots"....bring an unwrapped toy and receive a ticket to be in a drawing!!

The drawing will be at 5 p.m. Stop by to meet some of the ladies on our team!!

We are looking forward to seeing you at our Open House.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Hurricane Sandy Visits Pocomoke City

Everyone will remember for quite a long time where they were and what they were doing just a few days before the Halloween celebrations in 2012.  I don't remember ever witnessing anything quite like this storm and it is the only the second time in my life I have felt total  fear and helplessness.

The photos below were sent to me by Rob and Donna Clarke, who on the morning of Monday October 29, 2012 until around noon,  ventured outside and around Pocomoke City to take these.

Notice this beautiful tree just beginning to turn into its fall colors.  I wonder what happened to this tree during the storm and if the power lines were torn down by the branches in the wind.


"Beauty Amidst the Fury"
Photo/Rob Clarke

Cypress Park before the storm.  If you have seen the aftermath of Sandy you know conditions got much worse in the park and downtown.  Photo/ Donna Clarke

 Pocomoke City Cypress Park
Photo/Rob Clarke

Looking towards Cypress Park around 11:00 a.m. 
on the 29th day of October. Photo/Rob Clarke


Photo/Rob Clarke

Intersection of Cedar Run and  Holiday Drive.
Water already covering Cedar Street.
Photo/ Donna Clarke

City Crews working during the beginning  of Hurricane Sandy. The city crews  were right back  to work after the storm clearing the city streets of debris.  Photo/Donna Clarke


Eighth Street near EMS
Photo/Rob Clarke


A huge thank you goes to the City crews, the Pocomoke City Police Department and office staff, Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company and crew who stood by at the fire house over night, EMS, volunteers and anyone else who risked being in harms way in order to keep the city of Pocomoke City and citizens safe.


Pocomoke City Police Dept. ~ Trick-Or-Treat


From Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell
Re: Trick-or-Treat/Candy Scan




The Pocomoke City Police Department will be out in full force on Friday, November 2nd for Halloween Trick or Treat between the hours of 5 PM and 7 PM.  The Pocomoke Police Department will have candy available for all the little ghouls and goblins who wish to stop by our new station at 1500 Market Street and say hello.

Officers on Patrol will also have treats available for the youth while on patrol.  When you see a Pocomoke Police Officer feel free to stop and wave to them, you just might get yourself a super treat to enjoy.  Chief Sewell has also made available a metal detector to scan your Halloween candy if you wish, the scan will be available at the Pocomoke Police Station from the hours of 6 PM to 8 PM.

On behalf of Chief Sewell and the Pocomoke City Police Department we wish everyone a Spooky, fun Halloween Trick or Treat Night.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Storm Photos ~ Sandy~


Power was restored yesterday (Wednesday) to businesses  downtown that had been without electricity since Saturday.  Lusby's, Delmarva Discovery Center, Riverside Grill, and Mar-Va Theater and the Pocomoke drawbridge... maybe more

Downtown Pocomoke
Tuesday Oct. 30, 2012
Photo/BW

Tuesday October 30, 2012
Photo/BW

Tuesday October 30, 2012
Photo/BW
Above:  Beaver Dam Presbyterian Church
Photo/BW
This quiet country church has certainly seen high water in its day but I don't know if the waters have ever been this high.  I am seeing water in places I have never seen in my life and certainly higher than I can remember.

TIME MACHINE Preview ... An 1834 Heartfelt Appeal From Snow Hill.



"Fellow Citizens:- The people of Snow Hill have made it our duty to address in behalf of the sorely scourged inhabitants of their unfortunate Village." --- "Not for ourselves, but for others, would we excite your sympathies fellow-citizens, we would not exaggerate, nor give a single color of the picture, for the accuracy of which our community would not vouch."
 
It's one of the TIME MACHINE items 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. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

A & N Electric Update


Hurricane Sandy Update
November 1, 2012
8:00 AM

Hurricane Sandy restoration continues this morning. There a few scattered services out and crews have been dispatched to repair. IF YOU ARE WITHOUT ELECTRIC SERVICE PLEASE CALL TO INSURE THAT YOU ARE ON OUR RESTORE LIST.

Yesterday, we had a number of cases where leaning trees or broken limbs fell, once again taking down lines. We may continue to experience such storm related outages until we are able to remove the leaning or dangerous trees that were damaged during the storm.

For the most part today crews will be addressing non-outage related issues such as low hanging service wires or limbs on the lines. If you have a low service wire or you see an unsafe condition such as low wires, leaning trees, limbs on the lines, or wires on the ground please call the cooperative at 800-431-2632 or 757-787-9750. Do not approach a low hanging wire or wire on the ground let our trained professionals handle the matter.
We at A&N Electric Cooperative thank you for your patience as we restored service following Hurricane Sandy.

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**A huge thank you to those assisting A&N Electric:
ANEC would like to send an extra special THANK YOU to the following cooperatives and contract crews who assisted us during Hurricane Sandy and the aftermath: Northern Neck Electric Cooperative and Southside Electric Cooperative from Virginia; Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative and Appalachian Electric Cooperative from Tennessee; Lauren's Electric Cooperative, Marlboro Electric Cooperative and Horry Electric Cooperative from South Carolina; Rock Creek Line Construction, Inc., out of Maryland; the Georgia Right of Way Cooperative from Georgia; Asphlund, VA, Lewis Tree Service, NY, and C.W. Wright, VA. We appreciate all your help and your dedication to our cooperative and our community.**

Message From Delmarva Discovery Center

Delmarva Discovery Center CLOSED TODAY.

Delmarva Discovery Center Tues. October 30, 2012
Photo BW


PLEASE NOTE:

While we still have most of the electrical service to the DDC we do not have full power back yet. We also do not have internet access at this time.

 Please call 410-957-9933 if you have questions. We will post again when we are ready to open to the public.

THANKS

VA. Dept. of Health Warns Of Riskd To Water Supply Due To Storm

Hurricanes, especially if accompanied by a tidal surge or flooding, can contaminate your water supply. Drinking contaminated water may cause illness. Individuals cannot assume that the water in the hurricane-affected area is safe to drink.

If your well has been flooded, it needs to be tested and disinfected after the storm passes and the floodwaters recede. Questions about testing should be directed to the Eastern Shore Health District at (757) 787-5880, (757) 824-6211 or (757) 442-6228.

Water for drinking and cooking
Safe drinking water includes bottled, boiled or treated water. The following are guidelines to ensure your post-storm water supply is safe for use.

Do not use contaminated water to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food or make ice.

Drink only bottled, boiled or treated water until your supply is tested and deemed safe.

Boiling water kills harmful bacteria and parasites. Bringing water to a rolling boil for one minute will kill infectious organisms (germs).

Water may be treated with chlorine by mixing eight drops (1/8 teaspoon; about the size of a dime) of ordinary household bleach (free of fragrances and additives) per gallon of water. Mix the solution thoroughly, and let stand for about 30 minutes. However, this treatment will not kill parasitic organisms that may have entered a flooded well. Iodine tablets available at sporting goods stores may also be used.

Containers for water should be rinsed with a bleach solution before reusing them (one tablespoon bleach per gallon of water). Use water storage tanks and other types of containers with caution. For example, fire truck storage tanks as well as previously used cans or bottles may be contaminated with microbes or chemicals. Do not rely on untested devices for decontaminating water.

How do I fix my well?
It is important to disinfect both well and plumbing water with ordinary household bleach to ensure that all infectious agents are destroyed.

If you have water treatment devices, remove all membranes, cartridges and filters and replace them after the chlorination process is completed. The amount of chlorine determines the length of time you allow the bleach to remain in your system.

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommends the following steps to disinfect a contaminated well:

If the water is discolored before adding the bleach, run the water until it is clear for up to 10 minutes.

Turn off and then drain your hot water heater bleach is not effective in water above 105 degrees.

Remove and replace charcoal filters after the disinfecting process is completed.

To avoid adding contamination to the well during disinfection, clean the work area around the top of the well. Then, remove grease and mineral deposits from accessible parts of the well head and flush the outside surfaces with one-half cup of bleach in five gallons of water.

Turn off the pump. Remove the cap or the well plug on the rubber seal. There are many types of well caps and plugs. If you have questions, you should contact a licensed well driller. If you have a submersible pump, you may also want to contact a licensed well driller for advice on disinfection procedures.

The recommended amount of bleach varies depending on the amount of water in the well. However, a half gallon of ordinary unscented household bleach should be adequate for most home wells. Try to coat the sides of the casing as you pour. If you get bleach on the pump or wiring, flush it thoroughly with fresh water to prevent later corrosion.

Re-cap or plug the well opening and wait 30 minutes.

Turn on and, if needed, re-prime the pump. Open all of the faucets on the system one at a time. Allow the water to run until there is a noticeable smell of bleach. You may also want to flush the toilets. If you have outside faucets, you may want to direct the water away from sensitive plants. If you cannot detect a bleach odor, repeat the disinfecting process.

Turn off all of the faucets and allow the bleach to remain in the system for at least four hours, although overnight is preferable.
Backwash water softeners, sand filters and iron removal filters with bleach water.

Again, open all the faucets and run the water until there is no bleach-smell for up to 15 minutes.

After disinfecting your well, the water needs to be tested to verify that it is safe to drink. Although bleach is effective against microorganisms, it will not remove chemical contamination that may have gotten into your well. Contact the Eastern Shore Health District for information about how to get your water tested.

For more information about how to protect yourself and your family before, during and after natural disasters, visit www.vdh.virginia.gov or the Virginia Department of Emergency Managements Web site at www.vaemergency.com. For further information, please visit www.vdh.virginia.gov.


Source:

Get Ready For Bingo!!

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

A & N Electric Update



Press Release #8
Hurricane Sandy Update
October 31, 2012
5:00 PM

The total number of members without service is approximately 200, which has changed little since this morning's update. The vast majority of accounts without service this evening are from new outages. There are a significant number of leaning trees and broken limbs that have fallen throughout the day creating new storm related damage. In this manner, Hurricane Sandy is similar to the December 1998 ice storm which continued creating new outages once the storm had passed.

All service interruptions that were created during the Hurricane on Monday should be restored by the end of today. New service interruptions caused by falling limbs or trees will be addressed as they are received. If you see a tree leaning toward the electric lines or spot a broke limb that might fall and damage the electric line please let us know. Should you find a low hanging or fallen wire please stay away from the wire and call the cooperative at 800-431-2632 or 757-787-9750.

We at A&N Electric Cooperative thank you for your patience as we restore service following Hurricane Sandy.



**Thank you for the awesome job, and for what is continued being done on Virginia Eastern Shore  by A & N and out of town electric crews** jmmb