THROWBACK THURSDAY !!
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
April 11,2013
7 PM
Tickets ~ $5
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Mar-Va Theater~ Throwback Thursday
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.
NASA Sets TV Coverage for Antares Test Flight
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| Photo/NASA/Brea Reeves |
NASA Television coverage of the launch will begin at 4 p.m. EDT. Liftoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. with a daily launch window that runs until 8 p.m. If needed, back-up launch opportunities are available April 18-21.
The Antares test flight is the first of two missions Orbital is scheduled to conduct this year under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) Program. This mission will demonstrate the Antares launch system beginning with its April 6 rollout and placement on the launch pad through its fueling, launch, and delivery of a mass simulator payload into orbit.
The mass simulator matches the weight and dimensions of the Cygnus spacecraft, which Orbital has developed to deliver cargo to the International Space Station. The simulator carries instruments to collect data about the launch environment during the Antares flight.
In advance of the launch, NASA will host a media briefing to discuss the Wallops Flight Facility, Orbital's activities under NASA's COTS and Commercial Resupply Services initiatives, and the new Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A. It will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Wallops Visitors Center. At 3 p.m., NASA will host a prelaunch news conference about the test launch and mission. Both briefings will be carried live on NASA TV and the agency's website.
NASA Gov.
TROOPERS INVESTIGATE FATAL PEDESTRIAN CRASH
April 9, 2013
(BALTIMORE, MD)
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal crash which occurred when a speeding driver lost control of his vehicle and struck a pedestrian in front of Baltimore City Hall, this afternoon.
The deceased pedestrian is identified as Matthew Hershl, 45, of Baltimore, Maryland. He was pronounced dead by medical personnel at University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.
The driver involved is identified only as a 43 year old man from Baltimore. He was taken into custody as he attempted to flee the scene. He is not being identified further at this time, due to pending charges. He is currently being treated at Mercy Medical Center for minor injuries sustained during the crash. He was operating a 2000 Acura TL.
Just before 2:00 p.m. today, Trooper First Class Zachary Mills, of the Golden Ring Barrack, was traveling southbound on the Jones Falls Expressway prior to Pleasant Street. At that time, a black Acura passenger vehicle approached Tfc. Mills’ marked Maryland State Police patrol at an extremely high rate of speed.
Concerned the vehicle may strike his patrol unit in the rear, Tfc. Mills activated the rear emergency lights to warn the oncoming vehicle. The Acura slowed and stayed directly behind the patrol vehicle. Tfc. Mills moved to the side to let the vehicle pass. Once at the Pleasant Street exit, the Acura abruptly crossed traffic and exited the expressway.
Tfc. Mills did not initiate a pursuit, but attempted to observe the vehicle in order to alert the Baltimore Police Department. The Acura continued through a red signal at the intersection of Holiday Street and Saratoga Street. The Acura attempted to make a left turn at Lexington Street and lost control.
Seeing the smoke from the brakes of the Acura and hearing sounds of a crash, Tfc. Mills activated the emergency equipment of his patrol unit and responded to the crash scene. Once at the scene, he observed that the Acura overturned and struck a pedestrian in the process. The driver was attempting to exit the vehicle and flee the scene. Tfc. Mills detained the driver. The Baltimore Police Department and emergency medical personnel were immediately notified
The Maryland State Police CRASH Team responded to the scene and is conducting the ongoing investigation. There were no passengers in the Acura. There has been no determination of speed at this point in the investigation.
Due to the severity of the crash and the amount of debris, the intersection of Holiday and Lexington Streets were closed for several hours. Baltimore Police Department officers handled the road closures.
The Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified and will be consulted reference any charges being placed against the driver. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, Golden Ring Barrack at (410) 780-2700.
Submitted:
Maryland State Police
Arsonist David Parks To Be Sentenced
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| David Parks |
AUGUST 2012
After a long investigation by Virginia State Police, Worcester County Authorities and Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office David Parks was arrested in Accomack County for an April 11, 2012 fire and charged with arson in connection of a barn fire located on Sheephouse Road in Pocomoke City, Md.
Parks was living in Accomack County while on post-release probation from the Wicomico County fires.
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| Photo/Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office |
He waived extradition at the time of his arrest and since April 11, 2012 David Parks has been behind bars in Snow Hill.
Trial date for Parks, being rescheduled a few times, arrived on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Having selected to not have a jury trial David Parks stood before a Judge.
David Parks was found guilty on all four counts:
Arson Second Degree
Malicious Burning/First Degree
Malicious Destruction Of Property/Value Less Than $500
Reckless Endangerment
A presentence investigation has been ordered.
**Keep in mind that at that time there were other fires of undetermined causes in southern Worcester, northern Accomack areas. One of those major fires was Red Hills.
At that time the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office and Worcester County investigators, Virginia officials were still working on those when Parks was arrested but no connection was found between Parks and the fires.**
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
MD Has Highly Productive Legislative Session? Depends On Who You Ask
Let's see.... most pressing issues that passed... gun control, capital punishment and medical marijuana, just to name a few.
Good for you!!
And you thanked your wives, patted each other on the back and someone even came up with the bright idea of playing "Who Let the Dogs Out"? Didn't you know that there were thousands of others watching? Waiting?
But you didn't address all of the IMPORTANT issues.
You allowed yourselves to be so disrespectful and RUDE to those Marylanders waiting patiently and quietly for your discussion concerning the ruling last year defining pit bulls as "inherently dangerous".
You let those Marylanders down!
So now Maryland families with pets and pit bulls in general are left in a legal limbo.
Pit bull owners and dog owners in general are upset about this. They have every right to be since the majority of them are tax payers also and they have fought a clean and vigorous battle trying to prove that pit bulls are NOT "inherently dangerous". They have proven that they deserve YOUR respect also!
But maybe it's a little difficult with those insurance companies banging in your ear....or maybe you were too busy singing along to "Who Let the Dogs Out?". Or perhaps you were the one with your lips pressed together making the bomb sound.
What a disappointment to so many...more than you can imagine.
For a short article and video that boasts of the wondrous things the Maryland legislature has done for the residents of Maryland - HERE
Basket Bingo! To Benefit the Mar-Va Theater
Basket Bingo!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Friday, April 12, 2013
Pocomoke Fairgrounds
Bring your dabbers &bring your friends!
The doors open at 5:30 PM and Bingo begins at 7 PM.
Tickets are $20
You can purchase tickets at the door or
contact Diane at 410.957.1351
Reserved seating is available
door prizes
50/50 raffle
tricky tray
The Longaberger Baskets were graciously donated by private collectors.
All proceeds will benefit the Mar-Va Theater
Accomack County Board of Supervisors Vote On 2013 Budget Today
This year's budget is $6 million less than last year's because of extra money needed last year to close the Southern landfill. The highlights of this year's budget are:
1. No tax increase.
2. Local sales tax collection was up due to new retail sales.
3. $1.3 million in new capital expenditures.
4. $290,000 for additional space for the sheriff's building.
5. A 3% raise for all county employees
6. $772,000 additional dollars put in the rainy day fund bring the total to 10.6% with a long term goal of 16%
Source:
Save the Youth Adult Computer Classes
Adult Computer Classes
Sponsored by
Save The Youth
of Pocomoke City
126 Willow Street
Pocomoke City, Maryland
Stop by the Save The Youth office on Willow Street to
Pocomoke City, Maryland
Stop by the Save The Youth office on Willow Street to
sign up by April 30, 2013.
Office is OPEN 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Office is OPEN 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM
Studio Day~ Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce
Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce
6 Market Street
Downtown Pocomoke City
Presents
Studio Day~
See local artist Jenny Somers at work
Saturday, April 13, 2013
10:00am until 4:00pm
Be sure to ask Jenny about her hand painted stemware.
View Jenny's artwork on facebook
Little Miss Pocomoke Contest Winners
Little Miss Pocomoke Contest Winners
Little Miss 1st Runner Up (left) Caroline Webster
Little Miss Pocomoke (center) Hannah East
Little Miss People's Choice (right) Kyleigh Kruse
Antares Test Flight Scheduled for April 17
We've waited a while for this! Should be spectacular and I can't wait!!
WALLOPS ISLAND, Va. -- Orbital Sciences Corp. completed roll-out of the first fully-integrated Antares rocket to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility on Saturday, April 6. Orbital has confirmed an April 17 target launch date for the rocket test flight with a planned liftoff of 5 p.m. EDT.
Orbital is testing the Antares rocket under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. NASA initiatives like COTS are helping develop a robust U.S. commercial space transportation industry with the goal of achieving safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation to and from the space station and low-Earth orbit.
For more information on the launch, Wallops, and NASA initiatives like COTS, see:http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/missions/antares.html.
Antares Rocket
The Antares rocket in vertical position, following roll-out maneuvers on
April 6, 2013, at Wallops. Credit: NASA/Brea Reeves
Orbital is testing the Antares rocket under NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) program. NASA initiatives like COTS are helping develop a robust U.S. commercial space transportation industry with the goal of achieving safe, reliable and cost-effective transportation to and from the space station and low-Earth orbit.
For more information on the launch, Wallops, and NASA initiatives like COTS, see:http://www.nasa.gov/centers/wallops/missions/antares.html.
Monday, April 8, 2013
STATE POLICE TO HOLD BRIEFING RE: MURDER OF UMES STUDENT
(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) -- Maryland State Police will conduct a media briefing to unveil a key piece of evidence in the ongoing investigation of the February murder of a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit will release a photo of recovered evidence in an attempt to enlist the assistance of anyone who may have information about the murder or about who may have had this item in their possession. Edmond A. St. Clair, 21, was stabbed to death at about 9:00 p.m. on February 16, 2013, on the university campus in Princess Anne. St. Clair was a passenger in a vehicle crossing campus when he and two others in the car encountered several people walking in the street. Some type of altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed.
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder. Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776, or the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700.
Callers may remain anonymous.
WHAT: RELEASE OF MURDER EVIDENCE INFORMATION
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, AT 1:00 P.M.
WHERE: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE
STUDENT SERVICES CENTER - ROTUNDA
COLLEGE BACKBONE ROAD, OFF UMES BLVD (RT. 822)
PRINCESS ANNE, MD
Submitted:
Maryland State Police
Don's Seafood-Pocomoke
Don's Seafood-Pocomoke
FINALS GAME TONIGHT
Big Screen and Flat Screen TV's
1/2 price Wings & $1 off Domestic Beer
10 for $10 Entree Selections
Upper Deck Weekly Lunch Specials
The Upper Deck Seafood Restaurant & LoungeWeekly Lunch Specials!
Tues...Crispy Chicken caesar Wrap & Chips....$6.50
BBQ Chicken Sliders & FF.....$6.99
BBQ Chicken Sliders & FF.....$6.99
Wed...Tuna Melt with Chips....$4.99
Hot Turkey Sandwich & Mashed Potatoes..$6.50
Hot Turkey Sandwich & Mashed Potatoes..$6.50
Thurs......BBQ Beef Sandwich with FF....$6.50
Crab Cake Slider with Garden salad.....$7.99
Crab Cake Slider with Garden salad.....$7.99
Friday Lunch Buffet
Fried Chicken, Fried Flounder, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas n' Dumpliings, Soup, Salads etc!
Fried Chicken, Fried Flounder, Au Gratin Potatoes, Peas n' Dumpliings, Soup, Salads etc!
Newsflash for those Marylanders Concerned about Government Spending
Newsflash for those Marylanders Concerned about Government Spending
Published on Apr 8, 2013
Website: www.delegatemcdermott.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/electmikemcdermott
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Del_McDermott
Published on Apr 8, 2013
This is an audio clip taken from the House Floor Proceedings on Saturday, April 6, 2013.
In this audio clip you will hear Delegate Mike Dermott's floor remarks on the Capital Budget Bill (HB-101) which calls for an appropriation of $900,000.00 to "...design, construct, renovate, and equip a facility for the relocation of Delmarva Public Radio...".
In this audio clip you will hear Delegate Mike Dermott's floor remarks on the Capital Budget Bill (HB-101) which calls for an appropriation of $900,000.00 to "...design, construct, renovate, and equip a facility for the relocation of Delmarva Public Radio...".
Website: www.delegatemcdermott.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/electmikemcdermott
Twitter: www.twitter.com/Del_McDermott
Spaghetti Fund Raiser To Benefit David Chew III Fund
Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner
to Benefit David Chew III
Hallwood United Methodist Church
Friday, April 12, 2013
5 PM to 7 PM
Menu
Spaghetti, Bread, Salad, Tea and Dessert
Donations will be accepted for the
David Raymond Chew III Fund
Firefighter David Chew, Jr. was a member of the Bloxom Fire Company, paramedic with the Northampton County Department of Emergency Medical Services, and Minister of the Hallwood United Methodist Church. Firefighter Chew died in a crash involving a Bloxom firetruck in July 2012.Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce ~ Business After Hours
Please join us on 4/18 as we host the opening of "Something to Crow About" a special exhibit on loan from the Ward Museum and the Pocomoke Chamber Business After Hours.
Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting
A G E N D A
POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2013
City Hall
- Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Review and approval of minutes from meeting of March 4, 2013.
3. Review and approval of bills to be paid.
4. Mayor Morrison to swear in Councilmembers Diane Downing and George Tasker for three year terms on the City Council.
5. Selection of First and Second Vice President of the City Council for the coming year.
6. Introduction of new police officer Jerome Stanford.
7. Authorize Mayor to sign Proclamations:
A. “Pay It Forward” (Lift Class, Salem Methodist Church)
B. Fair Housing Month- April 2013
C. Child Abuse Awareness Month (CRICKET Center)
D. Arbor Day 2013
8. Representatives of Go Getters and Worcester County Health Department to discuss the establishment of Go Getters residences at 234 and 236 Morgan’s Court (Butler’s Village).
9. Discuss request from Save the Youth to designate a handicap parking space at 126 Willow Street.
10. Eagles Scout candidate Nathan Stephens to discuss his Eagle project to build new picnic tables at Cypress Park.
11. City Attorney items:
A. Proposal to amend current schedule of fees and charges concerning violations of Chapter 99 of the City Code (Weeds and Vegetation)
B. Proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Worcester County Jail regarding persons arrested on warrants from out-of-area jurisdictions.
12. Discuss letter from Elks Club requesting use of Winter Quarters Municipal Golf Course for a golf tournament on May 11.
13. City Manager to present 9 month budget summary.
14. Discuss letter from Crisfield Marine Company for pile driving at Municipal Dock for proposed boat docking contest. (Mike Shannon).
15. Consider request from Assateague People of Delmarva for use of Cypress Park for Pow Wow on May 18 & 19, 2013.
Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.
Miss Pocomoke and Little Miss Pocomoke
The 55th Miss and Little Miss Pocomoke Contest
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Pocomoke City, Maryland
LITTLE MISS AND MISS POCOMOKE
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| 2013 Little Miss Pocomoke Hannah Mae East. 2013 Miss Pocomoke Paige Noelle Stanley  Hannah is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Major East |
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| Little Miss Runner up Caroline Nicole Webster |
From left to Right: Phoebe Shay Rantz Most Talented, Paige Noelle Stanley 2013 Miss Pocomoke, Taylor Nicole Zimmerman Peoples Choice and Runner Up, and Karisa Bre'anne Ridway Miss Congeniality
Many thanks to Ashley for sending me the info and photos.
I hope to have more info soon.
Sunday, April 7, 2013
11th Annual Pocomoke City Police Dept. Easter Egg Hunt
The sun managed to shine but those anxious egg hunters didn't seem to mind what kind of weather was in store for the day!
These were ages 1 year through 5 years. Second group was 6 years to 9 years old.
Ages 10 through 12 hunted eggs in the back of Cypress Park
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After prizes were handed out everyone feasted on hotdogs and fruit punch.
The entire event for the children of Pocomoke City was funded by the Pocomoke City Police Department.
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| Left to right- Angel Thornes (PCPD), Councilman Tasker Mrs. Tasker |
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| (Left to right) Councilman Rob Clarke, Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell, Councilman Tasker, Pocomoke City Police Officer J. Stanford Candid Photos |
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| Gayle Waters and Angel Thornton Pocomoke City Police Department  |
Left to right- Gayle Waters, Officer McGlotten, Officer J. Stanford,
Councilman Clarke, Chief Sewell,
C. Sewell
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Pocomoke City Police Officer D. McGlotten "It is essential that all members of the Pocomoke City Police Department remember that in the execution of their duties they act not for themselves but for good of the public." Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell |
"The good of the public"- regardless of age. Proven again to be the best in police departments.
TIME MACHINE ... 1913..1899..1968..1907..1994
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
(This is another update to postings of the last couple of weeks of articles from 1913 regarding a young Salisbury office worker who was found dead in her office chair. Subsequent articles will follow, as investigation heightened the mystery surrounding her death.)
June, 1913
(The Washington Post)
GIRL DIED IN THE YARD
Miss Wainwright's Body Carried to Gas Office Chair.
RUMORS OF EARLY ARRESTS
Young Salisbury, Md., Woman not a Victim of Poison, but of an Operation. Other Employees of Office Say She Complained of Feeling ILL on Fatal Friday Afternoon.
Salisbury, Md., June 24.- Despite the effort being made by the authorities to keep secret the developments in the investigation into the death of Miss Florence Wainwright, the young woman who was found dead in the office of the Home Gas Company Friday night, it is now known the young woman did not die of poison, as first thought, but from an operation performed, it is thought, Friday afternoon in the yard back of the gas company office.
That the young woman did not die sitting at her desk, as was made to appear, now seems certain. In all probability she was carried into the office and placed at the desk, in the position in which she was found.
Harold Smith, the manager of the gas company, testified before the coroner's jury, it is said, that he was in the office all the afternoon, leaving there at 6:15, and that the young woman had been complaining of feeling ill. Smith says he left the young woman alone in the office and went home. He did not summon a physician, and did not offer to call a cab to take her home.
Mrs. Elmer Smith, wife of Elmer Smith, a former employee of the gas company, and a friend of Miss Wainwright, testified, it is said, that she was with the young woman from 4 until 5:45 o'clock, leaving her at the office with Harold Smith. She testified, it is said, that Miss Wainwright was quite ill all the while she was with her. Miss Wingate, the stenographer, employed by the gas company, says she left the office at 5:30 o'clock. No arrests have been made, but rumors persist that there will be soon.
November, 1899
The new governor-elect of Maryland was prominent Snow Hill resident John Walter Smith, a former Congressman and State Senator with major business interests in lumbering and various other local endeavors.
December, 1968 (Time Machine Archive)
A new 1969 Camaro would be given away in a Shop Pocomoke promotion sponsored by the Pocomoke Ciity Businessmen's Association. Members of the Association were: Bata Shore Store...Burnett White of Pocomoke...W.H.Clarke & Company...City Service Oil Company (C.K. Duncan)...The Democratic Messenger...George's Furniture...Guy's Implement Company...Hancock's Grocery...Lankford & Cutler Hardware...Montgomery Ward Catalog Store...Midway Auto...Miller-Massey Auto...Somers-Kirby Motor Company...Miller's Ladies Shop...Modern Floor Company... J.J. Newberry...Outten Brothers...Pocomoke City Flower Shop...Pocomoke City Pharmacy...Pocomoke Machine & Implement Company...R.E.Powell & Company...Scher's...Schoolfield & Ham...Sears Catalog Store...Sherwin Williams...Silco...Vincent's Jewelers...Webb's Grocery...Western Auto...George E. Young Auto Parts.
April, 1907
(Logansport PharosTribune- Logansport, Indiana)
"Public Day" is a term applied in Southern Delaware and on the Eastern Shore of Maryland to those days when by concerted agreement, the result of old tradition, country folks come to town to "do their trading."
August, 1994
(The Chronicle Telegram- Elyria, Ohio)
Maryland man makes 'pastries for keeps'
(Excerpts)
DOVER, DEL. (AP)- Dressed in chef's jacket and surrounded by mouthwatering cheesecakes, breads, eclairs, and brownies, Dallas Hewitt looks like the consummate pastry chef.
But you won't smell the aroma of baked goods coming from Hewitt's workshop behind his house in Pocomoke City, Md. In fact, he can't bake worth a lick.
Hewitt's pastries are made from building materials.
Cakes are shaped from blocks of wood and frosted with spackling. If it looks like there are chocolate sprinkles on top, it's really the tiny gravel found in aquariums. Breads and roasted chickens are made from spray insulation that puffs up. Barbequed ribs are a combination of insulation and clothespins.
Hewitt travels to festivals and fairs along the east coast and a few in the midwest to sell his pricey fake food. His booth was the center of attention at the arts and crafts show at the Delmarva Chicken Festival in Dover recently.
Mary Crisco of Felton snapped up a devil's food cake with white icing, and topped with strawberries. She said her kitchen is decorated with a strawberry theme.
"I might have to come to Pocomoke," she said, eyeing a strawberry meringue pie.
Hewitt, a retired car salesman, gets tickled when potential customers cautiously approach his concoctions, unsure whether they're real or fake. They often don't make the connection with the sign bearing his business' name: "Pastries For Keeps."
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