Saturday, January 11, 2014
TIME MACHINE ...This Sunday's Preview
1899.. Record size Sea Turtle captured near Wallops Island; 1945.. Big fire loss at Pocomoke City; 1953.. Scheme is hatched aiming for an improved Somerset County roadway; 1969.. Pocomoke City native named State Police Commander; 1888-1895.. Wintertime reports from Onancock, Chincoteague, and Parksley.
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at 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!
Girl Scout Cookie Sale Begins
Cookie prices are still $4.00 per box with proceeds of the sales helping local troops earn money to fund their activities and trips.
This will be the 11th year the Girl Scouts have provided the public with the chance to buy cookies and donate the boxes of cookies (under the name of "Operation Taste of Home") to military personnel serving over seas or to ones favorite charity.
Cookie booths will be set up at many businesses in the near future.
- Pancake Supper - Chincoteague
- Pancake Supper To Benefit the Chincoteague After Prom -
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Dons Seafood on Chincoteague
6 pm-8 pm
$8 adult
$5 children 10 yrs. and under
$5 children 10 yrs. and under
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company Exhibit
TIME IS RUNNING OUT....
125TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT RUNS UNTIL
JANUARY 18, 2014
NASA, Obama Administration Highlight International Space Station Extension
NASA, Obama Administration Highlight International Space
Station Extension at Global Forum
Speaking at a global space exploration forum Thursday, John P. Holdren, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, explained the importance of President Obama's decision to extend International Space Station (ISS) operations until at least 2024.
Holdren discussed the ISS extension plan at the International Space Exploration Forum (ISEF) in Washington, where leaders from more than 35 spacefaring nations gathered for the first ministerial-level meeting ever held to build political support for global cooperation in space exploration. The U.S. Department of State hosted the meeting.
"The exploration and utilization of space benefits all humankind," Secretary of State John Kerry said in a written statement. "They further promote innovation and economic development, foster scientific advancement, and inspire the next generation of explorers to pursue studies and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Government-level involvement in and support for human and robotic space exploration are critical to realizing these benefits. The ISEF provides us with an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation through discussions of policy issues relevant to the exploration, long-term sustainability, development, and utilization of this important domain."
Holdren touted the benefits of continuing to operate the orbiting laboratory for at least another decade in his remarks.
"The ISS is a unique facility that offers enormous scientific and societal benefits," said Holdren. "The Obama Administration’s decision to extend its life until at least 2024 will allow us to maximize its potential, deliver critical benefits to our Nation and the world, and maintain American leadership in space."
NASA Administrator Charles Bolden emphasized in a keynote speech the importance of the role space exploration has played in scientific discovery in space and on Earth, and the ways exploration has led to new technologies.
"NASA is committed to the space station as a long-term platform to enable the utilization of space for global research and development," Bolden said. "We’re committed to implementing a unified strategy of deep space exploration, with robotic and human missions to destinations that include near-Earth asteroids, the moon and Mars. And we are committed to our international partnerships and the continued peaceful uses of outer space and unlocking the mysteries of our vast universe."
Deputy Secretary of State William Burns spoke at the forum on behalf of the Department of State.
“We all share a deep stake in extending humanity’s reach further into the solar system, advancing innovation further and faster, and extending the benefits of discovery to more people in more places," Burns said. "The question facing us today is whether we can muster the courage and political will to advance space exploration and ensure that cooperation continues to trump competition.”
After the meeting, the State Department issued a forum summary on behalf of the participating countries. The full text of the summary is at the bottom of this release.
For documents issued by the State Department for the International Space Exploration Forum, visit:
Friday, January 10, 2014
OCPD MOURNS THE LOSS OF RETIRED K9
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| K9 TACKO, Retired Ocean City Police Department |
Tacko was certified eight times by the North American Police Working Dog Association (NAPWDA) and the National Law Enforcement Canine Organization (NLECO). During his distinguished police career with the OCPD, Tacko had over 1500 deployments, which include building and vehicle searches, searches for suspects as well as open field searches for evidence resulting in the detection and recovery of illegal contraband and the arrests of hundreds of suspects. In addition, Tacko has assisted other Maryland law enforcement agencies, the US Air Force and US Customs Service with drug interdiction and detection.
In a press release announcing Tacko’s retirement, Pfc. Flower said, “I really believe he put a smile on everyone’s face that he encountered. Tacko attended numerous shift roll-calls and greeted every officer he could.”.
The Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police and the Ocean City Police Department recently presented Pfc. Flower with a commemorative urn and recognized Tacko’s accomplishments at the 2013 Neighborhood Watch Officer of the Year Banquet on January 7, 2014. “He worked so hard for so many officers,” Flower continued. “He was the best partner an officer could ever hope to have and he will be truly missed.”
Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.
The Right Answer for Maryland By Delegate Mike McDermott
“A Pathway to Prosperity in 2014”
By Delegate Mike McDermott
For years, Maryland has been losing ground on attracting and holding businesses and corporate expansion opportunities. The results can be seen in lost revenues and a state that struggles to keep up with their budget projections (currently we are over one half billion in the hole). The Brown-Obamacare roll out by the Maryland Senate has crippled future planning and expansion and left many without jobs, healthcare, or a future they can rely upon.
General Assembly Republicans see a Maryland full of promise hidden behind the fog of failed policies and progressive-liberal misadventures. All of which have served to limit personal and corporate liberty.
A bold agenda is called for, and Republicans will be offering solutions on all fronts. For starters, I am joining many of my colleagues in sponsoring a repeal of Obamacare to free Marylanders from this onerous law. Helping our fellow citizens address their health insurance needs can be accomplished without destroying our entire system.
Maryland maintains the highest Corporate Tax rates (8.25%) in the region and some of the worst in the country. I am sponsoring a bill which will reduce our corporate rates to 6% by 2017. This act would stimulate our economy and make us a more inviting state in which to do business. Diminished revenue from lowered rates would be replaced by expanding revenue from new business and those choosing to remain and grow in Maryland.
Our state is one of the worst when it comes to inheritance taxes. While most states have eliminated this final shakedown of the taxpayer, Maryland maintains rates that cause many of our citizens to flee to other states in their later years. To protect their families from this draconian tax, I have sponsored a bill with other delegates to repeal the inheritance tax.
When it comes to tax reform, there are many targets in Maryland. One area that I am focusing on with my colleagues is income tax rates. Our families deserve relief, not additional taxes. I’m joining my fellow Republicans in sponsoring a bill which would reduce income tax across the board by 10% for all Marylanders.
We continue to be a grossly over-regulating state, and I am sponsoring several bills to curtail the effects of big government on businesses and people. I want to require the state to provide a detailed fiscal impact statement on the rules they move to adopt when we are not in session. This was on full display with the recent Phosphorus Management Tool being pushed by the Department of Agriculture. This is a far reaching problem.
ARREST UPDATE FROM THE POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
From the Desk of Pocomoke City Police Chief
Kelvin D. Sewell
In April 2013 Pocomoke City Police met with Ms. Eileen Kirkwood who is the owner of Classic Collections located at 132 Market Street in Pocomoke City, Maryland. Ms. Kirkwood stated she had an employee who she believed was stealing from her store. Detective Bailey from the Pocomoke City Police Department conducted a six month investigation which led to the arrest and conviction of Classic Collection employee, Ms. Lena Taylor.
Investigation revealed that Ms. Taylor had been stealing money by way of fictitious store invoices and over the course of several months she stole several thousand dollars from Classic Collections.
Ms. Taylor’s case was presented by Worcester County State’s Attorney office on January 08, 2014 in front of Judge Bloxom. Ms. Taylor was found guilty on all five counts, two felonies and three misdemeanors. Ms. Taylor received a sentence of 18 months suspend all but six months. Ms. Taylor was taken from the courtroom into custody to begin her 6 month sentence at the Worcester County Detention Center.
PRESS RELEASE / Pocomoke City Police Department
POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
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December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
12-2-13 William Nock, age 49 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100 value.
12-3-13 Jerome Heath, age 42 of Norfolk, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant For absconding from supervised provision in Virginia.
12-4-13 Everett Gaunt, age 27 of Parsonsburg, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100 value and on a Common Law Warrant for failure to pay child support out of Wicomico County.
12-5-13 Michael Blake, age 22 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Failure to obey, CDS possession with intent to distribute, and CDS prescription /remove label.
12-11-13 Loynial Sturgis, age 34 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS intent to distribute.
12-12-13 Chad Collins, age 31 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on (5) Common Law Warrants each for failure to appear with contempt.
12-13-13 Chelsea Ford, age 20 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with trespassing on private property.
12-15-13 Terry Waters, age 53 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant for driving on a suspended/revoked license.
12-16-13 Demarco Moore, age 31 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant for malicious destruction of property.
12-16-13 Carlos Araujo Quezada, age 32 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant for failure to appear in Arundel county.
12-16-13 Frederick Hall, age 53 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant for failure to pay restitution.
12-16-13 Martel Blake, age 22 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with a Common Law Warrant for Assault 1st Degree.
12-16-13 Paris Schoolfield, age 22 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Failure to obey.
12-16-13 Robert Suchting, age 26 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS possession: paraphernalia.
12-18-13 Francis Crippen, age 33 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with disorderly conduct.
12-19-13 Lamar Watson, age 24 of Seaford, DE was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant for failure to appear on a CDS possession: marijuana charge.
12-19-13 Joseph Revels, age 52 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with trespassing on private property.
12-19-13 Gloria Grillone, age 27 of Bloxom, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS possession: not marijuana, theft less than $100, and CDS: possession paraphernalia
12-20-13 Megan Bowden, age 28 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with trespassing on private property.
12-22-13 Shannon Broadwater, age 19 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than $100.
12-27-13 Naiheem Knight, age 19 of Snow Hill, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than $100.
12-31-13 Clarence Cropper, age 59 of Pocomoke City, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than $100.
A Pocomoke juvenile, age 16 was arrested for a warrant.
Nineteen (19) additional arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of December 2013.
Sentencing Today For Driver In June Hit and Run in Ocean City
Jasmine Shuman pleaded guilty in November 2013 to one count of failure to stop at the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury.
According to police, 5-year-old, Jayln Shaw was walking with her mother in Ocean City on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Both were in a crosswalk at Baltimore Avenue and 19th Street and were attempting to go from the east side of the road to the west side when Jaylyn was hit by a car driven by Shuman. Upon impact the child was thrown some 70 feet down Baltimore Avenue.
Police say Shuman stopped at the scene of the crash at first, but then left and was about to drive onto Route 50 when police stopped her and arrested her.
Jayln was taken to University of Maryland Shock Trauma and since has recovered from her injuries.
WCBI Arrest Ocean Pines Man on Armed Robbery Charges
DATE: January 09, 2014
CBI Case # 14-0006
LOCATION: West Ocean City and
Berlin, MD
ACCUSED: Cory C. Richardson (29 years old) of Ocean Pines
NARRATIVE:
January 8, 2014 at approximately 7:30 P.M. Maryland State Police and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a silent alarm activation at Larry’s Trading Post in West Ocean City. Once Law enforcement arrived it was learned that a White male dressed in a Black Suit, black hat and black gloves had identified himself as a police officer upon entering the store. He requested to inspect some of the handguns in the store. The store owner did not observe a police badge or other police credentials. The store owner did observe the subject to be wearing a handgun on his hip. The store owner became suspicious about the subject and asked to see his police credentials. The store owner activated the silent alarm. The subject told the store owner that he needed to go to his car. At which time he quickly left the area operating a 2014 White Dodge Avenger. The subject was also captured on the stores videos surveillance system.
Later that evening at approximately 11:50 P.M. a female had pulled up to a ATM machine at a Bank on Racetrack Road, Berlin to withdraw some currency. She observed a White male exit a 2014 White Dodge Avenger and approach her at the ATM machine. She observed this male subject to be holding a Black Rifle with a scope. In fear, she fled the area contacting Law Enforcement. She described what happened to her. An all points bulletin was put out on the radio in order to locate the 2014 White Dodge Avenger. The vehicle was stopped by a Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy a short time later. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Cory C. Richardson of Ocean Pines. Cory Richardson was arrested and taken to the Sheriff’s Office for questioning by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations.
The Worcester County Bureau of Investigations learned that Cory Richardson had in fact been to Larry’s Trading Post and subsequently seized the clothing he was wearing along with a Black Rifle with a scope. He has been charged with Armed Robbery, Handgun on Person, Personating a Police Officer, Assault in the First Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Firearm use in Violent Crime and Handgun in a Vehicle. He has been held on $250,000.00 Bond.
The Right Answer for Maryland ~ By Delegate Mike McDermott
“A Pathway to Prosperity in 2014”
By Delegate Mike McDermott
By Delegate Mike McDermott
For years, Maryland has been losing ground on attracting and holding businesses and corporate expansion opportunities. The results can be seen in lost revenues and a state that struggles to keep up with their budget projections (currently we are over one half billion in the hole). The Brown-Obamacare roll out by the Maryland Senate has crippled future planning and expansion and left many without jobs, healthcare, or a future they can rely upon.
General Assembly Republicans see a Maryland full of promise hidden behind the fog of failed policies and progressive-liberal misadventures. All of which have served to limit personal and corporate liberty.
A bold agenda is called for, and Republicans will be offering solutions on all fronts. For starters, I am joining many of my colleagues in sponsoring a repeal of Obamacare to free Marylanders from this onerous law. Helping our fellow citizens address their health insurance needs can be accomplished without destroying our entire system.
Maryland maintains the highest Corporate Tax rates (8.25%) in the region and some of the worst in the country. I am sponsoring a bill which will reduce our corporate rates to 6% by 2017. This act would stimulate our economy and make us a more inviting state in which to do business. Diminished revenue from lowered rates would be replaced by expanding revenue from new business and those choosing to remain and grow in Maryland.
Our state is one of the worst when it comes to inheritance taxes. While most states have eliminated this final shakedown of the taxpayer, Maryland maintains rates that cause many of our citizens to flee to other states in their later years. To protect their families from this draconian tax, I have co sponsored a bill with other delegates to repeal the inheritance tax.
When it comes to tax reform, there are many targets in Maryland. One area that I am focusing on with my colleagues is income tax rates. Our families deserve relief, not additional taxes. I’m joining my fellow Republicans in sponsoring a bill which would reduce income tax across the board by 10% for all Marylanders.
We continue to be a grossly over-regulating state, and I am sponsoring several bills to curtail the effects of big government on businesses and people. I want to require the state to provide a detailed fiscal impact statement on the rules they move to adopt when we are not in session. This was on full display with the recent Phosphorus Management Tool being pushed by the Department of Agriculture. This is a far reaching problem.
I have filed bills to address “no reason” permit denials by government as well as a penalty forgiveness bill for minor first offenses discovered during state inspections. Restoring the business community’s faith and confidence in government will encourage expansion and entrepreneurship in Maryland.
Lip service will not grow our economy. We must be bold, and change the way we think.
New York Driver Stopped For Speeding ~ Arrests Made / Worcester County
On January 9, 2014 at 1010 hours a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy stopped a vehicle on Rt. 113 in Bishopville Md. for speeding. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Eric Matthews 36, from Central Islip New York and the passenger was identified as Tammy A Davis 38, from Holbrook New York.
The Deputy could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. A search of the vehicle was conducted and marijuana and cocaine were found, along with a large amount of United States Currency.
Mr. Matthews and Ms. Davis were placed under arrest charged with: Possession Marijuana less 10 grams and 2 counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance not Marijuana (Cocaine). Matthews and Davis were seen by the District Court Commissioner at which time they we both released on an Unsecured bond of 25,000 dollars.
Lt. Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
Eastern Shore Arson Suspect Bundick On Trial
Accomack County, Va. WTKR -Eastern Shore arson suspect Tonya Bundick will go on trial in Virginia Beach Monday.
Background information about the nearly 5-month long arson spree in Accomack County will be permitted as evidence, as the result of ruling made Thursday.
Bundick’s trial was moved to Virginia Beach from Accomack County.
The trial will only be for one count of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson for an April 2013 fire on Airport Drive in Melfa. Bundick was indicted on 62 additional counts by a Grand Jury in Accomack County in December.
In the final motions hearing before the trial, Bundick’s defense attorney Allan Zaleski sought to prevent evidence of the other charges from being introduced.
However, Commonwealth’s Attorney Gary Agar disagreed, citing exceptions in evidence law permitting the information if it pertains to a plan or scheme.
“It certainly highlights the fact that it’s not a mistake or accident,” Agar stated in court. “It shows a plan, an intent and knowledge on this defendant’s part.”
Judge Glen A. Tyler denied the motion.
“If the Commonwealth puts a witness on who knows what the background is – that witness will be permitted to testify as to the background,” Tyler said in court.
A pool of 50 jurors has been called for the two-day trials. 22 will be initially brought in to the courtroom.
Defense attorney Zaleski says he is confident 50 potential jurors will be sufficient to seat a jury.
He also says he would be surprised if Bundick’s co-defendant Charlie Smith didn’t testify against her.
“She made no statement. Charlie made a statement. If he doesn’t testify against her- it’s the only evidence they have. No fingerprints, no DNA. It’s just one person’s word against another,” Zaleski stated.
WTKR
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Craig, Haddaway Blast Emergency Obamacare Legislation
Craig, Haddaway Blast Emergency Obamacare Legislation
Contact: Jim Pettit
Contact: Jim Pettit
Maryland Lt. Governor candidate and state delegate Jeannie Haddaway pointed out fundamental flaws of the O'Malley-Brown Administration's emergency health care legislation which is intended to be a stop-gap measure for consumers experiencing enrollment difficulties on the state-run exchange. The bill, SB 134, introduced today in the Maryland General Assembly, is the Administration's latest response to numerous technical challenges plaguing Maryland Health Connection.
“The O'Malley-Brown Administration's ill-conceived emergency legislation merely shuffles people from the failing state-run Obamacare exchange into another state-run insurance program for a limited amount of time,” said Haddaway. “Trying to fix bureaucratic problems with more bureaucracy just creates more confusion and makes it more difficult for consumers.”
The bill shuffles people from Maryland Health Connection to another state-run program, the Maryland Health Insurance Plan, a high-risk insurance pool the state created in 2002. The legislation requires that people must provide evidence that they could not sign up for coverage. It is unclear how government officials plan to deal with those who may not have such evidence or simply gave up due to computer screen freezes and crashes.
This transfer plan would only be in effect until March 31. That means consumers would have to apply for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan and then go back and re-apply to Maryland Health Connection. The Administration is assuming that Maryland Health Connection would then by working properly.
"I am very concerned that people will fall through the cracks and wind up without access to healthcare," said Haddaway. "The Administration does not know how many people are affected, nor what the cost to the taxpayer will be. Moreover, if Governor O'Malley's health care point man and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown had been on top of this, there would not be a need for so-called 'emergency legislation."
Harford County Executive and Maryland Governor candidate David Craig, along with Haddaway, have previously called on the Administration to drop the emphasis on Maryland Health Connection and instead inform consumers of their rights to sign up for coverage directly through carriers or utilize the assistance of insurance brokers.
"It is time to call on people who know what they're doing," said Craig.
The Administration has previously estimated the measure will cost up to $10 million affecting anywhere from hundreds to thousands of consumers.
“The O'Malley-Brown Administration's ill-conceived emergency legislation merely shuffles people from the failing state-run Obamacare exchange into another state-run insurance program for a limited amount of time,” said Haddaway. “Trying to fix bureaucratic problems with more bureaucracy just creates more confusion and makes it more difficult for consumers.”
The bill shuffles people from Maryland Health Connection to another state-run program, the Maryland Health Insurance Plan, a high-risk insurance pool the state created in 2002. The legislation requires that people must provide evidence that they could not sign up for coverage. It is unclear how government officials plan to deal with those who may not have such evidence or simply gave up due to computer screen freezes and crashes.
This transfer plan would only be in effect until March 31. That means consumers would have to apply for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan and then go back and re-apply to Maryland Health Connection. The Administration is assuming that Maryland Health Connection would then by working properly.
"I am very concerned that people will fall through the cracks and wind up without access to healthcare," said Haddaway. "The Administration does not know how many people are affected, nor what the cost to the taxpayer will be. Moreover, if Governor O'Malley's health care point man and Lt. Governor Anthony Brown had been on top of this, there would not be a need for so-called 'emergency legislation."
Harford County Executive and Maryland Governor candidate David Craig, along with Haddaway, have previously called on the Administration to drop the emphasis on Maryland Health Connection and instead inform consumers of their rights to sign up for coverage directly through carriers or utilize the assistance of insurance brokers.
"It is time to call on people who know what they're doing," said Craig.
The Administration has previously estimated the measure will cost up to $10 million affecting anywhere from hundreds to thousands of consumers.
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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview
1899.. Record size Sea Turtle captured near Wallops Island; 1945.. Big fire loss at Pocomoke City; 1953.. Scheme is hatched aiming for an improved Somerset County roadway; 1969.. Pocomoke City native named State Police Commander; 1888-1895.. Wintertime reports from Onancock, Chincoteague, and Parksley.
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at 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!
T.E.A.M. Teaching Environmental Awareness In Maryland
Our volunteers come from different backgrounds, but all have a strong desire to help students understand and care for their natural environment. Their efforts provide an important link between DNR and schools around the state.
TEAM DNR began in the spring of 1998 with a pilot program in Anne Arundel County schools where TEAM was well received by teachers and students alike.
Since the 1998 pilot program, TEAM has annually recruited and trained volunteers to deliver our ever expanding services to schools around the State.
The TEAM program currently has 40 active volunteers working in public and private schools across the State. In 2013 TEAM provided over 250 programs for over 6,500 students in 55 schools from the Eastern Shore to Western Maryland.
Trained TEAM volunteers also go out to local community events and to special DNR programs, such as the annual Horseshoe Crab Release.
Risks to Bees Funding to Three Universities
Louisiana State, Penn State and University of Vermont at the forefront of groundbreaking technology
WASHINGTON --Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced agricultural grants for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices to reduce the use of potentially harmful pesticides and lower risk to bees all while controlling pests and saving money.
“These collaborative projects can provide innovative solutions to reduce pesticide risks to pollinators and crops,” said James Jones, assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. “Initiatives such as these will encourage others to adopt promising technologies and practices across the nation to reduce pesticide risks while maximizing crop production and protecting public health.”
IPM relies on easy-to-implement, environmentally-sensitive practices that prevent pests from becoming a threat. These practices involve monitoring and identifying pests and taking preventive action before pesticides are used. If pesticides are needed, methods such as targeted spraying may be used.
These grants will expand public-private stewardship efforts and reduce pesticide risk in agriculture.
The Agricultural IPM Grants are awarded to:
The Louisiana State University project to minimize impacts to bees from insecticides used in mosquito control. Mosquito control is critical for public health; however, insecticides can be hazardous to bees. Bees are essential for crop production and ensuring a healthy food supply. Practices and guidelines resulting from the project will be distributed to mosquito control districts and beekeepers throughout the U.S.
The University of Vermont project to reduce pesticide use and improve pest control while increasing crop yields on 75 acres of hops in the Northeast. The awardees will also develop and distribute outreach materials to help farmers adopt these practices. The project’s goal is to reduce herbicide and fungicide applications by 50 percent while decreasing downy mildew, a plant disease
The Pennsylvania State University project to protect bees and crops by reducing reliance on neonicotinoid pesticide seed treatments and exploring the benefits of growing crops without them. IPM in no-till grain fields will be used to control slugs and other pests that damage corn and soybeans. Researchers will share their findings with mid-Atlantic growers and agricultural professionals.
Protection of bee populations is among EPA’s top priorities. Some of the factors that contribute to the decline in pollinators include: loss of habitat, parasites and disease, genetics, poor nutrition and pesticide exposure. EPA is engaged in national and international efforts to address these concerns. The agency is working with beekeepers, growers, pesticide manufacturers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and states to apply technologies to reduce pesticide exposure to bees. These efforts will advance best management practices, enhance enforcement and ensure that real-world pollinator risks are accounted for in our pesticide regulatory decisions.
IPM grants will supplement these efforts as well as providing solutions to maximize crop production while minimizing the unintended impacts from pesticides.
For more information on the EPA’s Regional Agricultural IPM Grants: http://www.epa.gov/pestwise/grants/regionalaggrants.html
Cards Requested For Soldiers Deployed
Team Britt's Support Our Troops Project
If you'd like something to do with your kids or students...I have the perfect thing. You can have them make, color, draw, and write to soldiers that are deployed. They need our love and support and what better way then to get love from a child.
These can be general thank you cards with positive/inspiring quotes or even valentines day is coming up. They could use a valentine:) you can even write a letter thanking them if you'd like. It truly means so much to them. Please let me know if you have cards done or if you can do them with a class.
Also /Enchanted-Florist-Pocomoke is still a drop off if you'd like to donate items or money..she also has some t shirts for sale there. (Enchanted Florist located on Market Street in downtown Pocomoke City)
Thank you all!!
Rocket Launch Set For Today
More Information NASA TV streaming video, downlink and scheduling information
Ocean City Police Department Names "Officer Of the Year ~ 2013"
(January 8, 2014) – On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, the Neighborhood Watch Associations of Ocean City gathered at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Bayfront Ballroom for their annual “Officer of the Year” recognition dinner. Nearly 140 guests attended the event, including Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and all seven city council members. Also in attendance were OCPD employees, Ocean City residents and members of the eight Neighborhood Watch Associations in Ocean City, which consist of the Boardwalk Association, Bayshore Drive Association, Caine Keys II Association, Caine Woods Association, Edgewater Avenue Association, Little Salisbury Association, Montego Bay Association and Sundowner Park Association.
Ocean City Corporal (Cpl.) James Runkles was selected to be the honorable recipient of the Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Association’s 2013 “Officer of the Year” award. Also nominated were Ocean City Police Lieutenant Scott Harner, Lieutenant Mark Pacini, Corporal Allen Hawk, and Officer Daniel McBride.
Runkles is originally from Baltimore, MD. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 until 2004, where he deployed to the theater of operations during Operation Enduring Freedom and again in Africa. Cpl. Runkles began his OCPD career in 2007 and has been assigned to the patrol division since his start. He was promoted to Police Officer First Class in 2010 and Corporal in 2012. Cpl. Runkles became a K-9 officer in March of 2011. He and his K-9 partner, “Breki,” have been instrumental in the seizure of narcotics, weapons and suspects. As an OCPD officer, Cpl. Runkles has received an Excellent Police Performance commendation, a Unit Citation, a Bronze Star and was recognized by the OC Elks Lodge as their Ocean City Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2010.
Also recognized during the ceremony were the members of the Ocean City Police Department and Neighborhood Watch groups that passed away in 2013. The families of officers Joshua Adickes, Thomas Geoghegan and Animal Control Officer Donald Spence received memorial items from Chief Ross Buzzuro and Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police. OCPD K-9 officer, Pfc. Kevin Flower, was also given a commemorative urn from his former partner “Tacko” who passed away this year. Finally, Dan Donatelli and Dorothy “Dot” Healey were also remembered as dedicated members of their Neighborhood Watch groups for many years.
Numerous officers received commendations for distinguishing themselves by going above and beyond what is normally required during various incidents that occurred throughout 2013. These officers were awarded through unit citations, awards of excellent performance and meritorious services. Lastly, six employees from the OCPD were also recognized for promotions.
Receiving recognition for promotions were:
Submitted: Ocean City Police Dept.
| "Officer Of the Year ~ 2013" Ocean City, Maryland  |
From L to R: Lt. Mark Pacini, Ofc. Daniel McBride, Cpl. James Runkles,
Lt. Scott Harner and Cpl. Allen Hawk
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(January 8, 2014) – On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, the Neighborhood Watch Associations of Ocean City gathered at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Bayfront Ballroom for their annual “Officer of the Year” recognition dinner. Nearly 140 guests attended the event, including Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and all seven city council members. Also in attendance were OCPD employees, Ocean City residents and members of the eight Neighborhood Watch Associations in Ocean City, which consist of the Boardwalk Association, Bayshore Drive Association, Caine Keys II Association, Caine Woods Association, Edgewater Avenue Association, Little Salisbury Association, Montego Bay Association and Sundowner Park Association.
Ocean City Corporal (Cpl.) James Runkles was selected to be the honorable recipient of the Ocean City Neighborhood Watch Association’s 2013 “Officer of the Year” award. Also nominated were Ocean City Police Lieutenant Scott Harner, Lieutenant Mark Pacini, Corporal Allen Hawk, and Officer Daniel McBride.
Runkles is originally from Baltimore, MD. He served our country in the United States Marine Corps from 1999 until 2004, where he deployed to the theater of operations during Operation Enduring Freedom and again in Africa. Cpl. Runkles began his OCPD career in 2007 and has been assigned to the patrol division since his start. He was promoted to Police Officer First Class in 2010 and Corporal in 2012. Cpl. Runkles became a K-9 officer in March of 2011. He and his K-9 partner, “Breki,” have been instrumental in the seizure of narcotics, weapons and suspects. As an OCPD officer, Cpl. Runkles has received an Excellent Police Performance commendation, a Unit Citation, a Bronze Star and was recognized by the OC Elks Lodge as their Ocean City Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2010.
Also recognized during the ceremony were the members of the Ocean City Police Department and Neighborhood Watch groups that passed away in 2013. The families of officers Joshua Adickes, Thomas Geoghegan and Animal Control Officer Donald Spence received memorial items from Chief Ross Buzzuro and Ocean City Fraternal Order of Police. OCPD K-9 officer, Pfc. Kevin Flower, was also given a commemorative urn from his former partner “Tacko” who passed away this year. Finally, Dan Donatelli and Dorothy “Dot” Healey were also remembered as dedicated members of their Neighborhood Watch groups for many years.
Numerous officers received commendations for distinguishing themselves by going above and beyond what is normally required during various incidents that occurred throughout 2013. These officers were awarded through unit citations, awards of excellent performance and meritorious services. Lastly, six employees from the OCPD were also recognized for promotions.
Receiving recognition for promotions were:
- Police Officer First Class: Joshua Adickes, Amy Gutowski, Richard Gutowski, Justin Hoban and Christopher Wrench
- Sergeant: Charles “Josh” Kelley
Submitted: Ocean City Police Dept.
Tickets Available For "Princess Tea Party"
~ Sponsored by The Soroptimist International
of Pocomoke City ~
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Pocomoke River State Park to Host Bald Pocomoke Program
When: Saturday, January 11, 18 & 25, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Where: Pocomoke River State Park, 3461 Worcester Highway, Snow Hill
Cost: $10/person for the program, $20 additional for boat ride
Who: Open to the public Contact: 410-632-2566 x106
A naturalist will introduce participants to the bald eagle and bald cypress plant as they explore and learn about the exciting natural world that lies within the Milburn Landing Area of Pocomoke River State Park.
The program includes a Scales & Tales live animal show, a guided hike and eagle watching stop, and an optional boat tour with the Pocomoke Canoe Company.
Call today to learn more and to make a reservation!
Somers Cove Marina Wins Readers Choice Award
Somers Cove Marina, owned by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, has earned the Delmarva Media Group’s 2013 Readers Choice Award for best marina in the Delmarva Peninsula.
“We try really hard to give our customers a great experience at Somers Cove, so we are really thrilled to be voted Reader’s Choice,” said Manager Mary Taylor. “All of us who work here know what a special place Crisfield and the waters here are. It’s just nice to be recognized by the customers.”
Located in Crisfield, the marina boasts more than 500 slips, and is a favorite stop for boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Tangier and Pocomoke sounds. Among its many amenities are a pool, fuel dock, pumpout station, and boat launch ramps.
Somers Cove is managed by the Somers Cove Marina Commission in cooperation with DNR. Home to numerous working watermen’s boats, the marina was christened in 1962 by then Governor, J. Millard Tawes. Somers Cove remains a key part of the Crisfield community, hosting the annual Tawes Crab and Clam bake, the Hard Crab Derby and July 4th fireworks in conjunction with city and county partners. To learn more about Somers Cove Marina, visit somerscovemarina.com or call 800-967-3474.
The annual Delmarva Media Group’s Readers Choice Award invites readers to vote on their favorites throughout the Delmarva area in a number of categories.
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Military Helicopter Crash Off Virginia Beach Coast
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| Photo/ U.S. Marines |
The U.S. Navy has confirmed that a CH-53E is the helicopter involved. Search and rescue efforts are underway.
According to Navy spokesman Mike Kafka, five people were on board the helicopter. Two have been taken to a local hospital. Two others are still in a life raft. One is still unaccounted for.
The Coast Guard is also responding from Little Creek with a 25-foot response boat and the Coast Guard cutter Shearwater is also headed to the scene.
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