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Polls OPEN until 7 PM
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
VDOT Worked To Clear Roads During Hurricane Sandy
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| Photo WESR |
At that point, recalls Accomack Residency Administrator Chris Isdell, the mission transitioned from one of preparation and response to one of life and safety.
At the request of the Department of Public Safety, VDOT crews navigated their trucks through high water to rescue a family of 6 that was trapped in their Sanford home. Also, while the Chincoteague Causeway was closed Sunday evening, crews from VDOT cleared the way so that emergency response teams could rescue a citizen requiring medical attention. Additionally, VDOT personnel assisted in distribution of emergency supplies throughout the storm.
Among the hardest hit areas of Virginia, Accomack and Northampton Counties endured extensive damage from winds and tidal surges topping 7 feet deep. VDOT crews worked around the clock to recover the roadways from the debris and water that rendered the roads impassable.
All roads in Accomack and Northampton Counties are currently open. VDOT continues to work closely with A&N Electric Cooperative (ANEC) to restore power to the area.
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Chief Speaks To Children Out During Hurricane Sandy
Creating A Healing Moment
I'm sure Chief Sewell turned this into a positive moment for these children.
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| Chief Sewell talks with Pocomoke City children during Hurricane Sandy Photo/Zina Means Thank you for caring! |
A Vote For Question 7 Benefits the Eastern Shore
It is time for Marylanders to take care of Marylanders.
Question 7 eliminates the yearly million dollar payments that the Eastern Shore
was required to pay to Baltimore City and Prince George’s County under the
previous gaming bill.
Question 7 provides thousands of new, well paying, private sector jobs to the
Eastern Shore; at the gaming facility, surrounding businesses and in new school
construction jobs.A Vote FOR Question 7 Benefits the Eastern Shorewww.VoteForSeven.com—
MikeQuestion 7 will keep our taxes down by steering millions in new gaming revenue
into our Eastern Shore Counties. This is critical, given the million dollar unfunded
mandates placed on our Counties by the State.
Question 7 provides a guaranteed funding source for school construction —
bringing more jobs and better schools to the Eastern Shore.v1 101812 - copy
Pennsylvania, which began gaming the same year as Maryland, received $1.5
billion per year in tax revenue while Maryland lost money.
Question 7 will allow us to get it right. — to make Maryland a leader and not a
follower.
Question 7 will stop the exodus of $550 million dollars in gaming money that
leaves Maryland each and every year to surrounding states.Republicans Support
Question 7
MIchael Steele Former Maryland Lt. Governor Former Chairman, Maryland Republican Party
Former Chairman, Republican National Committee
Ten years ago, when gaming (slots) was first introduced to the State by
Governor Bob Ehrlich, we were both enthusiastic supporters, as were
most Republicans. After years of back and forth, the Maryland Legislature
in 2007 passed a slots bill, which was then ratified by the voters in 2008
(passing in every Republican jurisdiction in the State).
Unfortunately, the 2007 legislation was hastily put together. It put our
gaming industry at a decided disadvantage to surrounding states. To put
this in perspective, Pennsylvania, which began gaming the same year as
Maryland, received $1.5 billion per year in tax revenue while Maryland lost
money.
Maryland Republicans supported bringing gaming to Maryland. But, as
many of you have said, "if we are going to have gaming in Maryland, we
should do it right." Well, we agree.
West Virginia casino interests are spendingupwards of $40 million to defeat Question 7.
A Vote FOR Question 7
"Will Get It Right" tell West Virgina to "Butt Out
of Maryland"
Let’s Put Maryland First
Paid for by FOR Maryland Jobs and Schools, Tim O’Brien, Treasurer. v1 101812 - copy
auDRey ScOtt Former Chairwoman, Maryland Republican Party Former Cabinet Member underGovernor Bob Ehrlich
Monday, November 5, 2012
Ballot Questions and Referendums 2012
Ballot Questions and Referendums 2012
By Delegate Mike McDermott
questions and referendums. Here is a summary of those questions and my commentary:
1. Orphan’s Court-Prince George’s County...Would require Orphans Court Judgesin Prince Georges County to be members of the Maryland Bar (attorneys). This is
specific to Prince Georges County
and requested by their delegation members. Allof their current Orphan Court Judges are already attorneys and it was expressed that
an Orphans Court Judge (who is an attorney) can conduct certain hearings without the
need for other judges which saves time and energy. I will be voting "Yes".
2. Orphan’s Court-Baltimore County...Would require Orphans Court Judges in Baltimore
County to be members of the Maryland Bar (attorneys). This is specific to Baltimore
County
and requested by their delegation members. All of their current Orphan CourtJudges are already attorneys and it was expressed that an Orphans Court Judge (who is
an attorney) can conduct certain hearings without the need for other judges which saves
time and energy. I will be voting "Yes".
3. Removal of Elected Officials...
Would prevent corrupt elected officials convicted of acrime from profiting from their elected office and would remove them from office. It is
long overdue. I will be voting "Yes".
4. Benefits for Illegal Immigrants...
Would allow illegal immigrants to receive In-Statetuition rates at Maryland State Colleges and Universities if they attended Maryland
Public Schools. Montgomery County opted to provide this type of tuition rate at their
local community college and it has cost them millions in tax dollars. Since those
receiving the break would be counted against the Out-of-State tuition numbers, this
would result in budget shortfalls as we count on those out of state students to subsidize
the cost for our resident students. We should not reward illegal behavior at the taxpayers
expense. I will be voting "No".
5. Gerrymandered Redistricting...
Would approve the Redistricting Maps drawn up bythe governor and his committee. These Congressional maps represent some of the
worst gerrymandering in the country and will make it a real challenge to elect more
conservatives to congress. We need to have these maps redrawn by the courts. I will be
voting "No".
6. Gay and Lesbian Marriage...
Would change the definition of marriage in Marylandto include homosexual marriage. Marriage between one man and one woman is a
foundation stone of our society and should not be changed. "I will be voting "No".
7. Expanded Gaming...
Would expand gaming in Maryland to include table games andwould add a sixth casino site at National Harbor in Prince Georges County. It alters the
tax on casinos(currently the highest in the country) and provides $300 million in school
construction funds. The bill also allows Veteran organizations across Maryland to have
up to 5 non-profit slot machines with the proceeds directed to our Veterans. Locally, it
will also stop the flow of over $2 million dollars currently paid out to Baltimore City and
Prince Georges County from local impact fees at Ocean Downs. This money would stay
on the Eastern Shore for our local government needs. There will be over a thousand
jobs involved in construction projects related to the expansion and a billion dollar
investment in Maryland. It will also create hundreds of other good paying jobs at each
casino and keep Maryland money in Maryland. West Virginia and Delaware have filled
out mailboxes and spent tens of millions trying to discourage us from approving this bill.
This is not about gaming in Maryland, it is about the business of gaming. For this reason
along with the vast local benefits, I will be voting "Yes".
Riverside Grill For Monday
MONDAY SPECIALS
NOVEMBER 5, 2012
-Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup w/ 1/2 roast beef sandwich or side salad 5.99
-Meatball Sub w/ fries 7.99
-Taco Salad 6.99
-Mahi-Mahi Wrap 8.99
-1 Chili Cheese Dog w/ fries 4.99 or 2 dogs 6.99
EVERY MONDAY
HAPPY HOUR
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AND
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Come get some 1/2 price Crab Pizza or Chili Nachos !
School Closings For Tuesday
Accomack County Public Schools be closed on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.
However, Chincoteague Elementary and Chincoteague Combined Schools will be OPEN.
This will be a make up day for schools being closed on October 11 due to a water problem.
However, Chincoteague Elementary and Chincoteague Combined Schools will be OPEN.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Riverside Grill ~ Pocomoke
SUNDAY SPECIALS
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
•Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99
•1 Chili Cheese Dog with fries 4.99
OR
2 Chili Cheese Dogs with fries 6.99
•Taco Salad 6.99
Appetizers
•Chili Nachos 5.99
•Crab Pizza 9.99
Come watch the game and have some drinks with Krista!
~HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY~
Plus$2.50 Bloody Marys and Mimosas
$1.50 Bud Light, Coors Light, and Yuengling Drafts
$5 bombs
Hurricane Recovery on the Eastern Shore ~ Message From Rep. Scott Rigell
Dear Friend,
Over the past week, I have been encouraged by Hampton Roads’ preparation for – and recovery from – the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Local, state, and federal government officials worked together, alongside the volunteer work of charitable organizations, to ensure that our region was prepared for the storm and had the necessary resources to clean up and restore our communities.
Preparation efforts on the Eastern Shore were also comprehensive and well-coordinated. However, Sandy was an extremely powerful storm and I remain concerned about the ongoing recovery for our friends and neighbors in this area. These communities have experienced significant property damage and some families have lost many of their belongings and valuables. On Friday, I observed the storm’s impact first-hand in the towns of Chincoteague and Saxis. Photos can be found on my Facebook page here.
In Chincoteague, Saxis, and other communities, winds and storm surges caused trees to fall and homes to flood. After speaking with local officials and citizens, it is clear the devastation they have experienced. At the same time, I am amazed at their resilience and the willingness of neighbors to step up and help one another in their time of need. This is truly the American spirit on display.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to those on the Eastern Shore – and our fellow Americans on the East Coast – as they continue to recover from this devastating hurricane. My office is working with state and local officials to ensure a quick and efficient recovery in the 2nd district.
We are also here to assist you in helping to access relief and recovery services. Please contact us at 757-789-5172 (Eastern Shore) or at 757-687-8290 (Virginia Beach) if we can help in any way.
Are you looking to help as well? Here are some relief organizations assisting those affected by Hurricane Sandy:
- Feeding America – www.feedingamerica.org or call 1-800-910-5524
- Red Cross – www.redcross.org, call 1-800-Red-Cross or text the word "Redcross" to 90999 to make a $10 donation
- Salvation Army – www.salvationarmyusa.org
- Samaritan’s Purse – Visit their website here to volunteer
- Save the Children – www.savethechildren.org
- World Vision – www.worldvision.org
Mindful that I work for you, I remain
Yours in Freedom,
Scott
If You Care To Donate....
NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS
Dixieland in New Church, Va. is working with Holy Name of Jesus Church in Pocomoke City, Maryland and are accepting donations to aid those in Saxis, Va. and Crisfield, Md. who are in great need due to the devastation from Hurrican Sandy.
A jar for donations has been set up in Dixieland - located at the Md/Va line on Route 13 South.
OR
You can mail a check donation to the Holy Name of Jesus at:
PO Box 179
Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851
In the memo section please write "neighbors helping neighbors".
100% of the money collected will go directly to the people who are in need as a result of the horrendous storm that struck our area.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance contact Father Porter directly: 410-957-1215.
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
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
• 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
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
- 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
-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!
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 Marange443-761-8090
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
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| 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
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| 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.
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
-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
&
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.
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