With LOVE From Pluto..

Washington: Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft has beamed back the most detailed image yet of Pluto, showing a large heart-shaped bright area measuring some 2,000 kilometres across the dwarf planet’s surface.

After more than a nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to Pluto, it is show time for the spacecraft, as the flyby sequence of science observations is officially underway, Nasa said.

Yesterday, mission scientists received the most detailed image yet returned by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aboard New Horizons. The image was taken on 7 July, when the spacecraft was just under 8 million kilometres from Pluto, and is the first to be received since the 4 July anomaly that sent the spacecraft into safe mode.

The view is centred roughly on the area that will be seen close-up during New Horizons’ 14 July closest approach. This side of Pluto is dominated by three broad regions of varying brightness.

Most prominent are an elongated dark feature at the equator, informally known as “the whale,” and a large heart-shaped bright area measuring some 2,000 kilometres across on the right. Above those features in the image is a polar region that is intermediate in brightness.

“The next time we see this part of Pluto at closest approach, a portion of this region will be imaged at about 500 times better resolution than we see today,” said Jeff Moore, Geology, Geophysics and Imaging Team Leader of Nasa’s Ames Research Centre.

(Picture and text courtesy livemint.com )


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Chamber General Membership Luncheon

JOIN US!

Please join us on Wednesday, July 15 for our General Membership Luncheon at  Don's Seafood & Chicken House 12:00 - 1:00 PM $12.00 Menu Options Cold Plate - Scoop of Homemade Chicken Salad & Cole Slaw w/ Lettuce & Tomato Chicken Salad Sandwich on Kaiser Roll w/ Potato Chips Flounder Sandwich w/ French Fries Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ French Fries Chicken Tenders Basket - 5 Chicken Tenders w/ French Fries Large Garden Salad w/ Choice of Dressing Our guest speaker is Ron Pilling with the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund. Learn about the upcoming 7th Annual Jesse's Paddle on July 18 at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill. Paddle with us to end suicide. You can register online for the luncheon at pocomoke.com, email Deb at pocomokechamber@gmail.com or  call 410-957-1919. (410) 957-1919

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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.

1955.. Disneyland opens; 1976.. The scene turns chaotic when thousands swarm old Salisbury Mall to see Disney characters; 1855.. A gold mine discovered in Worcester County?; 1960.. A large downtown Pocomoke business may be closing; 1917.. Um, Um, Good!

It's this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye! 

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INTERIM POLICE CHIEF UPDATE

Announcement from mayor Morrison- 

Maryland State Police Lt. Earl W. Starner is now Pocomoke City's interim Chief Of Police.

http://www.cityofpocomokemd.gov/_files/Interim%20COP.pdf



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Pocomoke CC Reminders

         Notes from The Pocomoke City Chamber Of Commerce:

Saturday, July 11 - FISH FRY at Walmart. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All proceeds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Fish

Sandwiches ($4) & Fish Platters (w/ homemade side dishes, dessert & drink) ($10) are both available. (rescheduled from June 27)

Saturday, July 11 - Bob Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament.Winter Quarters Golf Course.  Call (410) 957-1171 for more information. (rescheduled from June 27)

Wednesday, July 15

General Membership Luncheon

Don's Seafood & Chicken Restaurant

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Thursday, July 16 - Concert in the Park featuring UpriZing. 

7 PM. 

Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18 - Tomorrowland showing at the Mar-Va Theater. 7:00 PM. $5 per ticket. Go to marvatheater.com for more information.

Thursday, July 23

Business After Hours

Winter Quarters Golf Course

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday, July 24 - 4th Friday Art Stroll. Downtown Pocomoke. 5:00 - 8:00 PM. 

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Eastern Shore Fast Food History

1964..

(Salisbury Times Ad)

Carrols  Drive-In on Route 13 across from the college came to Salisbury in 1963.

(From carrols.com)

It all began in 1960, when Carrols Systems was founded as a division of a larger Midwestern firm. At that time, Herbert N. Slotnick was granted the exclusive Carrols license rights for the state of New York. Under his direction, Carrols Drive-In Restaurants of New York became the largest and most flourishing franchise group in the System - and Carrols became the northeast's leader in the growing fast food field.

Progressing through the mid-seventies, Carrols had grown to one of the largest regionalized fast food chains in the northeastern United States, with over 150 restaurants.

In the latter part of 1975, Carrols made a major decision concerning its future growth and direction. Carrols entered into a franchise agreement with BURGER KING ® Corporation, which involved the conversion of a select number of Carrols restaurants to BURGER KING ® restaurants over a five-year period. Concurrently, the remaining Carrols restaurants (non-convertible locations) were phased out and became non operational.

Today Carrols owns and operates over 650 BURGER KING ® restaurants.



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Pocomoke PD June Report

PRESS RELEASE

POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT


6-2-2015 Terrill Bonner, age 47 of Westover, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-4-2015 Justin Shower, age 27 of Sherrystown, PA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-5-2015 Brandon Croswell, age 21 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-7-2015 Mary Waters, age 45 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault & Reckless Endangerment. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-8-2015 Morrie Holloway, age 28 of Baltimore, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Motor Vehicle unlawful taking. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

6-9-2015 Tamia Brickhouse, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-10-2015 Shannon Brown, age 47 of Chincoteague, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-10-2015 David Tull, age 33 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with CDS Possession Not Marijuana. He was taken before the Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. 

6-10-2015 Jeffrey Hillman, age 54 of Stockton, MD was arrested for Theft less $100, Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking and several traffic offenses. He was held on $10,000 bond. 

6-13-2015 Lisa Garrett, age 44 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. She was held without bond. 

6-13-2015 Paris Schoolfield, age 23 of Richmond, VA was arrested and charged with Theft. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-13-2015 Donna Mears, age 55 of Bloxom, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-15-2015 Patrick Waters, age 48 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 

6-15-2015 Melvin Tipton, age 43 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released.

6-16-2015 Henrick Collick, age 55 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-17-2015 Steven Pinchback, age 24 of Crisfield, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Escape. He was held without bond.

6-19-2015 Marcus Watson, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

6-22-2015 Ronald Deshields, age 57 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Trespassing. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-24-205 Luquan Brittingham, age 18 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Rogue & Vagabond and Theft less $1,000. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released.

6-24-2015 Jeffrey Bowden, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Theft less $500. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 

6-26-2015 Tommy Watson, age 36 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Failure to Obey. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-29-2015 Crystal Tipton, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and Trespass. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-30-2015 Gary Ballard, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on a Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. He was held on $6,500 bond. 

6-30-2015 Damon Dickerson, age 44 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for 2nd degree Assault. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

An Onley, VA Juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less $500 and Unauthorized Removal of Property.

A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 16 was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant.
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 16 was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault & Reckless Endangerment.
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 15 was arrested for Driving without License. 
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 14 was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault & Trespassing.


Twenty Six (26) additional Arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of June 2015.



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Help For Veterans!

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES “OPERATION HIRE MARYLAND” INITIATIVE

Operation Hire Maryland to create a veteran-friendly business network

July 1, 2015 (Annapolis, MD) -- Under the leadership of Governor Larry Hogan, Secretary George Owings, of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) announced today the official launch of Operation Hire Maryland, an ongoing program designed to support employers as they establish or expand upon veteran hiring and retention programs.  Through the collaborative efforts of MDVA, State and Local Government, the Operation Hire Work Group, and Maryland employers, Operation Hire Maryland is building a veteran-friendly business network to share best practices and proven methods for recruitment and retention of veterans in the civilian work place. 

Following a successful employer training event held on June 4, employers were given the opportunity to begin registering to participate in Operation Hire Maryland.  As of July 1, over 25 employers are registered, representing State and Local Government, as well as private sector business.  Over 1,000 jobs for Maryland veterans, as well as for members of the National Guard and Reserve Components, are pledged for the coming fiscal year.  More registrations and pledges are expected in the coming months. 

“Maryland is home to over 430,000 veterans who have honorably served this great nation and state,” said Governor Larry Hogan.  “As our military men and women transition to a career in the civilian work place it makes good sense to inform Maryland employers on the best ways to recruit them.  Operation Hire Maryland is responding to the needs of employers and is investing in the future of our veterans and families.”

“On June 4, in a room full of employers, I was honored to designate Operation Hire Maryland as an ongoing program,” said MDVA Secretary George Owings.  “This is the start of a business network to help more of our veterans gain employment, start a new career, and support their successful transition to civilian life.  We are proud to be working with our state and local partners, as well as our business community on this worthy initiative.”

“Operation Hire Maryland, is a great opportunity for our veterans to work with employers that are looking for someone who is motivated, goal orientated and drug free,” said Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, the adjutant general of Maryland. “Veterans with their vast experience, bring a diversity of capabilities and ideas to the cooperate world that make them valuable employees.”  

  

Businesses and government agencies may register to participate in Operation Hire Maryland on a rolling basis.  Participation is free.  Employers are asked to pledge a specific number of veteran hires and to attend at least one Operation Hire Maryland training or networking event in the next year.  Hires will be tracked and employers will be recognized for their efforts to recruit and support veterans in the civilian work place.  Information on Operation Hire Maryland can be found at the MDVA website,veterans.maryland.gov, or by contacting Dana Hendrickson, Director of Outreach, MDVA, 410-260-3842 ordana.hendrickson@maryland.gov

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Lower Eastern Shore's First National Fast Food Restaurant!

The year 1963 marked the opening of the first national chain fast food restaurant on the lower Eastern Shore, possibly the first on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Here's their menu:

It wasn't a name that would be familiar today for fast food but later in its history this company became associated with one of today's popular fast food restaurants. 

Driving north into Salisbury on route 13 they were on the right side of the highway across from the college. 

Anyone remember the name?


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FIREWORKS RESCHEDULED.

Due to Saturday's inclement weather the Fourth Of July 

fireworks displays in Snow Hill, Chincoteague, and 

Salisbury have been rescheduled.



Snow Hill's display at Sturgis Memorial Park is 

scheduled for Sunday night at approximately 9:15p.m.



Chincoteague's fireworks at the carnival grounds are 

now scheduled for Monday night at 10p.m.



Salisbury's Red, White And Boom festivities and 

fireworks are scheduled for Sunday night at County 

Stadium, across from the Civic Center. Opens at 

630p.m.

Holiday Weekend..

Just relaxin' on the Holiday Weekend

Everyone at our house, including our own "Miss Puddin," was taking it easy following Saturday's busy Fourth Of July activities. -tk

"Miss Puddin" taking a break on the holiday weekend.

Fourth Of July Weekend, 2015!

Glancing back to some July 4th activities from past times...

1902..

1899..

1908..

1905..

(Peninsula Enterprise articles)

The Pocomoke Public Eye wishes you an enjoyable and safe July 4th Weekend.

Interim Pocomoke City Police Chief..

(Courtesy: WGMD.com)

POCOMOKE CITY SEARCHING FOR NEW POLICE CHIEF

In Local News, Worcester County by Mari Lou July 2, 2015

The search is on in Pocomoke for a new police chief. City officials have named 15 year Pocomoke Police Lt Brian Craven as the interim chief, but are not commenting further on the release of Chief Kelvin Sewell on Wednesday. Jonathan Taylor at Lower Eastern Shore News reports that Sewell was offered the chance to resign, but when he refused – he was fired. Pocomoke’s crime rate is currently at a 20 year all time low.

(See WBOC.com for additional coverage of the Chief Sewell story.)

CHIEF SEWELL'S SUDDEN DEPARTURE FROM OFFICE..

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

(Courtesy: WBOC.COM)

POCOMOKE CITY, Md. -- The Pocomoke City Police

Department is without a leader for the time being.

Pocomoke Mayor Bruce Morrison confirmed for WBOC 

that police chief Kelvin Sewell is no longer with the 

department.

Morrison would not specify a reason for Sewell's 

departure but did say it is a personnel matter.

In an exclusive statement made to WBOC, former chief 

Sewell says the mayor and city council voted to 

terminate his position.

Sewell says that decision came Monday night during a 

closed session meeting.

A meeting that Rev. Ronnie White of Pocomoke's House

of Love church says should not have happened without 

the public's knowledge.

"None of the citizens were informed. We never knew that

 this was going to happen. It was just like we were left

 out of the loop," said White.

The community says it's not backing down from finding 

out the truth behind Sewell's termination.

Several community leaders including Rev. White and 

Rev. James Jones are holding a town meeting Thursday

evening at 6:30pm at New Macedonia Baptist Church. 

There, the community will discuss the next steps toward 

finding answers for Sewell's termination.

Jones says the work Sewell has done for the city since 

he took office in 2010 is proof he is still needed in 

Pocomoke.

"I've done my homework as late as today. Over the last 

20 years, we are at an all time low in crime, drug 

activity," said Jones. "I mean it still happens, but it's

almost nonexistent compared to the way it's been in the

past."

Some locals including Eremine Beckwith say she's 

fearful of what Pocomoke might become without 

someone like Sewell leading by example.

"I'm fearing that we're going to end up being like down

 south. As far as police brutality, as far as the young

 black men. I fear for their life. [Sewell] has been keeping

 the town peaceful," said Beckwith.

Sewell says he does not know who will replace as police 

chief or who will be assigned as the interim police chief.

In an exclusive statement WBOC obtained, Sewell says

that he has loved protecting and serving the city of 

Pocomoke, working with the community and the city's 

youth during his tenure as chief.

Although Sewell could not comment further as to why

he's no longer with the department, he wishes the best

for the city.

MEDIA REPORTS CHIEF SEWELL'S DEPARTURE..

Local news media Wednesday evening reported Chief Kelvin Sewell's immediate departure from the Pocomoke City Police Department. Other details were sketchy. 

Chief Kelvin Sewell

Keep check with local news media outlets for latest information.

Fourth Of July Fireworks!

Fireworks displays will be held at Snow Hill, Chincoteague, and Salisbury this holiday weekend.  For more information see the Pocomoke Chamber Of Commerce events calendar:

http://pocomoke.chambermaster.com/events

Our Delmarva Discovery Center!

Delmarva Discovery Center Programs Start June 30th.

We have daily programs starting on June 30th and running through September 7th! Sunday is our Discover Stem Lab, Monday is A Walk to Remember, Tuesday and Wednesday is Mommy and Me (Daddy Too!), Thursday is Fishing Fun, Fridays is Beaver Lodge Story Time, and Saturdays is our Awesome Animals program!

On Mondays, join our naturalists for a relaxing and educational walk on the nature trail! Travel along the Pocomoke River, through the Cypress Swamp, into the forest, and beyond. Observe three distinct plant communities changing under the influence of their natural environment. 

Tuesdays and Wednesdays is our Mommy and Me (Daddy Too!) program from 10:30-11 am.. This program is specifically designed for children ages 2 -5, but all are welcome. Each program has a specific theme that relates to colors, numbers, letters, or animals. Make crafts, games, sing songs, and learn in a fun and engaging environment!

On Thursdays from 11-3, come fish with us at Steven’s Pond! Learn about fish native to the area – and if you are lucky, catch “the big one!” Children under the age of sixteen do not need a fishing license; all others must bring a valid license. We will meet at the Center & Museum, then walk over to Steven’s Pond. (Children need adult supervision. Please arrive no later than 11:15, but you may leave at any time.) 

On Fridays, from 1-3, join us in the Beaver Lodge for story time and craft making! Learn about beavers, their animal friends, and the importance of being kind to others and the environment around you.

On Saturdays it is our Awesome Animals and Craft program from 11:30- 12:15 pm. Turtles and crabs and snakes – OH MY! Come enjoy a fun and educational forty-five minute animal presentation on the animals that call the Discovery Center & Museum home. Then, make an animal related craft to take home.

Finally, on Sundays, from 12-12:45 pm, come join us for fun experiments in our Discover Lab Program! We invite teachers, students, and parents to also take part in our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math programs! 

TIME MACHINE ... 1942, 2004, 1910, 1957, 1887

"Friendliest Town On The Eastern Shore."  Our tradition runs deep.  Excerpt from a letter to the editor from a visitor to Newtown, (former name of Pocomoke City) published in the Baltimore Sun, April 28,1847.

This place (Newtown) is a pretty snug little village, containing about 500 clever and hospitable inhabitants; it has good wide streets, quite clear of that "eye sore," known mostly over the Peninsula by the name of "deep sand"; the houses, though built of frame, are generally built substantially and with some discretion and taste; there are two neat, new, and quite handsome frame churches in it; as for the merchants of the place, suffice it to state that they are very clever and hospitable.  F. Mezick, Esq., the landlord with whom I stopped, and his very obliging and jolly assistant, are richly deserving of a passing notice, for the good treatment and the extension of the many civilities to "the stranger."

(Reader-friendly viewing of news archives/historical archives material)
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January, 1942

Salisbury Times

According to Wikipedia the 33-year-old Lombard was Hollywood's best paid actress. She was returning on the ill-fated plane from a War Bond tour.


January, 2004
The Somerset Herald (Princess Anne)

(Excerpt)

Construction on McCready ER expansion starts

Work on an expanded emergency room at Edward W. McCready Memorial Hospital will start in earnest with the new year.

Heavy equiprment rolled into place following a formal groundbreaking held Dec. 7.

The $252,000 expansion — which has been in the works for nearly two years — will include a chest pain evaluation unit and education center. The final regulatory hurdle was crossed late last month when the Crisfield board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance for the 1,400 sq. ft. addition.


July, 1910
The Washington Post

COMPLAIN OF RAILROADS

Eastern Shore Residents Say They Are Denied Proper Facilities

Pocomoke City, Md., July 27-  A petition signed by 1,000 residents of the Eastern Shore, protesting against the facilities furnished by The Baltimore, Chesapeake, And Atlantic Railroad Company and The Maryland, Virginia, And Delaware Railway Company, in both freight and passenger service between Baltimore and Eastern Shore points, has been filed with the public service commission.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has so arranged its time table that the people of the Eastern Shore, as far down as Crisfield, can go to Philadelphia and return in one day, with time to shop in the Quaker City, while the time tables of Baltimore are so arranged that  a trip to Baltimore and return in one day is almost impossible.

Thus it is said that Eastern Shore trade is diverted from Baltimore to Philadelphia. 


Who remembers Tru-Ade?



1957 Tru-Ade Ad..

(Text courtesy blog.retroplanet.com)

The beverage sold as Tru-Ade was actually a pasteurized, non-carbonated soft drink. It was made with concentrated fruit juice and was available in both orange and grape flavor. It was bottled in Washington, DC from 1942 to 1969, although they were headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. In 1947, after the sugar shortages of WWII were behind them, the management at Tru-Ade, Inc. decided to get into the cup vending business. They designed and had manufactured a vendor called the Tru-Ade Cup Dispenser. Tru-Ade seems to have gone out of business some time in the 1970s.

Tru-Ade is no longer available as far as I can determine, but there are an awful lot of people who’ve left posts all over the Internet asking where they can find some. It must have been a delicious drink!


August, 1887 (Time Machine archive)
The Denton Journal

(Excerpts)

Maryland Cooking

(Quoting a New York Times correspondent.)

In Maryland one of the roads to Paradise begins in the kitchen and ends in the dining-room.  Nowhere in the world do people as a class live better.  They are born to good eating, and the cultivation of the appetite becomes a second nature.   

The choices things of life flourish here with a luxuriance that few, if any sections of the country can match.

... Cantaloupe, oysters, soft crabs, trout, rail birds, luscious peaches just plucked, and an indescribable watermelon fresh from the vine!  

Good eating is so infectious in the State that it pervades politics.  In one of the counties, Wicomico, the campaign is invariably opened in the spring by a great turtle dinner.  All the candidates and politicians and district leaders come together in a love feast of turtle and politics.  They sit around on stools and fences eating and talking and laughing booms and courting friendships.  The affair lasts an entire day, and after it is over the candidates proceed to slaughter one another instead of turtle.  Oyster roasts are features of all  large campaigns.  Several dozen bushels of oysters are roasted in one great fire and every man, equipped with an oyster knife, helps himself.  Good dinners are also numerously used in a political way, and many a boom had its fruitful origin in well cooked food, flavored with rare old wines.

A year of so ago the best restaurant here, and all in all the best in the south, imported a staff of high-salaried New York cooks. The arrangement lasted less than a week.  By that time the guests had asked for a return to Maryland dishes, for to a Marylander the subtle charm of home cooking is the greatest glory of the ages.


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