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Researchers have patented a new strain of seaweed that they say tastes like bacon and might help feed a growing, hungry world.
The red seaweed is called dulse, and it's been eaten by people for millennia. The team at Oregon State University has bred a strain that they can farm reliably and they say it's not only heavy on the protein -- 16 percent by weight -- but packed with minerals and vitamins such as vitamin A and C.
"When you fry it, which I have done, it tastes like bacon, not seaweed. And it's a pretty strong bacon flavor," said OSU fisheries professor Chris Langdon.
Dulse is valued for a flavor called "umami", a Japanese word that describes the so-called fifth flavor found in mushrooms, meat, cheese and, yes, bacon.
Langdon's team was originally growing the dulse to feed abalone, a sea snail prized for its meat and its colorful mother-of-pearl shell, "The original goal was to create a super-food for abalone, because high-quality abalone is treasured, especially in Asia," Langdon said in a statement.
"We were able to grow dulse-fed abalone at rates that exceeded those previously reported in the literature."
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1930.. Boxing arena opens at Pocomoke Fair Grounds; 1886.. John Blizzard's saloon on Fox's Island eludes prohibition laws; 1962.. Snow Hill observes Homecoming celebration; 1948.. Tuning in on the radio; 1910.. Photo: School days in Parksley, Va. It's this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye! Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers or something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? Please send to tkforppe@yahoo.com .
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Thursday, July 16 - 2 pm Location: Pocomoke Branch Costumes, props, music, and a GIANT book of epic proportions will bring the folktales heroes to life! When you're clicking around the Internet remember to check in with The Pocomoke Public Eye. We strive to be a worthwhile supplement to your choices.
Rally Held to Reinstate Former Pocomoke City Police Chief
Posted: Jul 13, 2015 10:59 PM EDT By Maxine Bentzel
POCOMOKE CITY, Md.- A peaceful rally was held to reinstate the former Police Chief Kelvin Sewell on Monday night prior to the City Council meeting.
Sewell was let go almost two weeks ago when the council voted to terminate him in a closed session meeting. The public is now demanding answers.
Monday the community gathered with shirts and signs in support of the former Chief outside of City Hall. Dozens sat in on the council meeting.
Michele Lucas has lived in Pocomoke City for 20 years and came out to rally for the Chief’s reinstatement.
“He’s changed the community. He's changed the way people look at law enforcement. He's made us all one team and now they're trying to take him away. I want the Chief back, and I want answers because something underhanded is going on,” said Lucas.
At the council meeting Pastor Ronnie White addressed the Mayor and Council with the communities concerns and questions. The council said they had spoke with the former chief in a meeting where they expressed concerns they had with him prior to voting to terminate him.
They said they are under litigation and declined to elaborate on the specific reasons he was let go, but said it was not a racially based decision. They said it was performance based.
WBOC spoke with the former Chief who said he appreciates all the support, and would like his job back in Pocomoke City.
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17 People Charged after Undercover Narcotic Operation in Pocomoke City
SNOW HILL, Md. – An extensive undercover operation has led to the arrest of nearly 20 drug dealers from Pocomoke City.
Undercover members of the Criminal Enforcement Team spent 4 months posing as drug users in order to gain information on the criminal syndicates responsible for the distribution of narcotics such as heroin and cocaine.
Undercover officers engaged in 73 drug transactions, all done using audio and video recording devices. From those transactions, investigators were able to bring felony drug charges against 17 individuals.
Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison stated, "I commend the Criminal Enforcement Team for their expertise and outstanding efforts in cleaning up the streets of Pocomoke.
More than a dozen agencies are credited for assisting in taking down the seventeen individuals. Their cases are currently pending.
A drag-race driver survived a high-speed crash into trees Friday at a Sussex County dragway, state police said Sunday.
The crash occurred about 7:20 p.m. Friday at the U.S. 13 Dragway/Delaware International Speedway off Sussex Highway (U.S. 13) just north of Delmar, where a 1970 Chevy Chevelle went into trees at the end of the drag strip, Master Cpl. Gary E. Fournier said.
The 66-year-old driver from Pocomoke, Maryland, was removed from the wreckage by emergency medical services, Fournier said. A Delaware State Police medevac helicopter airlifted him to Christiana Hospital, Fournier said, noting that his injuries are not life-threatening. No other injuries were reported.
Details of how the crash occurred were not available.
Driver Carlton Mason suffered a severe break on his left arm and hand, a broken leg, two broken ribs, a collapsed lung and cuts on his face and arms, according to the U.S. 13 Dragway and Delaware International Speedway’s public Facebook page. The post described the crash as “horrific.”
Mason was in intensive care, but alert and talking with doctors, speedway officials posted Saturday.
“Ladies and gentlemen, whatever your beliefs are, we can say that a true act of GOD happened last night. Please pray for the Mason Family as Carlton now begins his road to recovery,” the post said. “Also we ask you for your prayers for the Russell family. Vernon Russell’s car received severe damage but the fact remains, he was safe and sound. Cars can be replaced, lives unfortunately can not be.”
The post – by Sunday showing 452 likes, 134 shares and 89 comments including many offering prayers – ended with speedway officials’ thanks to emergency personnel, track crews, the Delmar fire and police departments, as well as state police.
“These folks did an awesome job,” the speedway said. “Also, to all the racers who jumped in to help, we cannot thank you enough.”
The driver’s son, Eric, posted that words could not describe how much everyone’s concern about his father meant to him, thanking God his life was spared.
“He is doing better,” Eric Mason posted later Saturday. “Thank you all.”
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State Police Recognize Troopers, Others For Outstanding Service
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel William M. Pallozzi today presented scores of awards to state troopers, civilian employees, allied police officers and citizens for their heroic actions, outstanding performance, and military service.
“Each of you being honored today acted in an extraordinary way and your actions have contributed to a safer and a stronger Maryland,” Colonel Pallozzi said. “You represent the spirit of courage, dedication, determination, and service that has been a part of the Maryland State Police since its inception, more than 94 years ago. I appreciate the commitment of each of you who come to work every day willing to make a difference – willing to make a positive impact – and believing that you can. Each person receiving an award today is proof that we can make a difference in the lives of the citizens we serve and in the quality of life our state is known for.”
The following is a small sample of those who received awards:
Trooper Joshua Kim – JFK Memorial Highway Barrack – Trooper Kim jumped out of his patrol car and threw his arms around a man who was pitching himself over the edge of the bridge over the Susquehanna River on I-95, saving the man’s life.
Trooper First Class Shawn Bennett – Westminster Barrack – TFC Bennett drove up on a traffic crash in I-70 and found a driver trapped in his car that was on fire. TFC Bennett extricated the driver and pulled him to safety before the car was completely engulfed in flames.
Pilot John Green, Trooper First Class Corey Green and Trooper Jonathan Nishi – Aviation Command – This crew of State Police helicopter Trooper 2 flew into the US Navy Yard during an active shooter incident and conducted a tactical insertion of a police SWAT team on the roof of a building there. The crew then evacuated a victim who had been shot and critically wounded
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Sergeant Chasity Blades – Homicide Unit – Sgt. Blades worked more than three years on the murder of a Dorchester County resident whose body was never found. Her tenacity and talent resulted in the identification of a suspect, criminal charges against that suspect and eventually a conviction.
Trooper Allison Oyler – Trooper Oyler received not one, but two lifesaving awards. As a certified paramedic, she provided lifesaving care for a victim she found suffering from two severe stab wounds and a young woman in cardiac arrest. Both victims survived, thanks to her expert care.
Corporal Shawn Needham and Sergeant Daniel McLain – Cpl. Needham and Sgt. McLain were off-duty, working an assignment at a construction site on I-95 when a driver stopped and said he believed his female passenger was dead. The troopers called for EMS and began CPR. The victim was revived and kept alive until further help was provided by medics when they arrived.
Sergeant Brian Broadwater – Sgt. Broadwater was off-duty in an Allegany County restaurant when he became aware of an elderly patron who was choking and had fallen unconscious after she stopped breathing. His quick response and expert actions dislodged what the victim was choking on and restored her breathing and consciousness.
Senior Trooper Matthew Schoenadel – Hysterical parents called the Cumberland Barrack to report they were en route to the hospital with their baby who wasn’t breathing. Senior Trooper Schoenadel intercepted the family on the highway and determined the infant’s airway was blocked. He performed emergency care and dislodged the obstruction, quickly restoring the baby’s breathing.
Gang Enforcement Unit – The State Police Gang Enforcement Unit received unit citations for two years due to their diligent work in reducing criminal gang related crime. The Unit made 328 arrests in 2013, 376 arrests in 2014 and recovered a combined total of more than 100 guns.
Criminal Enforcement Division – Central South Region – This team of investigators received a unit citation for their outstanding work in more than 500 criminal investigations in one year, which resulted in 216 arrests and the service of more than 200 search warrants in the Southern Maryland region.
Wicomico Bureau of Investigation – This combined team of investigators from the State Police, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office was recognized for conducting more than 240 investigations of serious crimes in 2014 and successfully closing 82 percent of those cases.
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"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)
This week 60 years ago..
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Footnote: Admission was $1 for adults, 50-cents for children. Parking was 25-cents.
September, 1976 The Daily Times (Salisbury) (Excerpts) Thousands Swarm To Mall To See Mickey Mickey Mouse was nearly mobbed Wednesday night by an enthusiastic crowd of thousands who came with children in tow to the Salisbury Mall to get a glimpse of the Walt Disney World resident. The mammoth crowd was in attendance to view part of a promotional gimmick designed to draw attention to the grand opening of the Salisbury Mall's new eastern wing. And while the plan was to accommodate whatever numbers showed up Wednesday night by giving each child a chance to shake hands with Mickey and to receive from him an eight by six-inch plastic cartoon poster — it just didn't quite work out that way. Mickey and two other Disney World characters were forced to leave early when it became apparent that the huge crowd was not about to conform to planned procedure. "Originally we were going to have Mickey stay up here on this platform on the east side of the new mall and have children and their parents come from one direction and leave in another. But it obviously didn't work that way," said Special Deputy Sheriff John Stephens. Deputy Stephens was making his remarks to a reporter as he tried to hold back a pressing mass of humanity from swaming over a plywood platform which was already overrun with children and parents trying to touch their Disneyland hero. As it became obvious that very few of the thousands of parents would be able to take their children up to the platform some members of the crowd began shouting demands that deputies and state troopers surrender their posts on the platform and begin distributing the small posters which had been billed as "free fan cards." But the policemen were too busy trying to keep hordes of children from grabbing handfuls of the placards and disappearing with them into the crowd. One mother stood on the edge of the stand, holding a curly headed child of two to three years of age and began to cry when it became apparent to her that not only was there no chance of her child seeing Mickey Mouse, but- there was also no way for the two of them to escape from the ever swelling crowd coming into the mall. Seconds later her child also began crying. Her sobs were lost among the loud shouting and the constant pagings of the mall's speaker system which was busy announcing descriptions of children who had been separated from their parents. When it became obvious that Mickey and his Mouseketeers were leaving the platform, much of the crowd refused to give way for him until he left under the escort of two uniformed policemen. As the crowd struggled to get a glimpse of Mickey inside the mall, outside the parking lot turned into a busy thoroughfare, with at least one fender bender accident resulting from the large volume of cars.
1855.. Gold Mine in Worcester County?
(The Sun, Baltimore)
October, 1960 (Time Machine archive)
Although no formal announcement had been made, news was circulating around Pocomoke City that a major downtown business, Montgomery Ward, would be closing. Local management would not comment but a Montgomery Ward district manager said the closing of the Pocomoke store was possible. A published report stated the 25 employees would be offered positions in other Montgomery Ward stores. Footnote: Montgomery Ward's two story department store was located on Clarke Avenue in the Veasey Building across the street from the Pocomoke City Municipal Building. J.C. Penney occupied the front of the building facing Market Street. Due to the economic downturn following the closing of the Chincoteague Naval Air Base, Montgomery Ward and Penney's eventually closed their doors in Pocomoke City. Other business interests anticipated the cost of renovating the 1922 building would be prohibitive. The City acquired the Veasey Building in 1975 for demolition.
1917.. Um, Um, Good!
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Saturday, July 11, 2015
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Freak Crash At U-S 13 Dragway Sends Racer to the Hospital
DELMAR, DE - Race fans witnessed a scary wreck at the U-S 13 Dragway in Delmar on Friday night. Delaware State Police say a 66-year-old man from Pocomoke was racing his Chevy Chevelle when he lost control at the end of the track, and hit some trees. The driver, Carlton Mason, was airlifted to Christiana Medical Center and police say he was being treated for non-life threatening injuries. When you're clicking around the Internet remember to check in with The Pocomoke Public Eye. We strive to be a worthwhile supplement to your choices.
The City of Pocomoke continues their Concert in the Park summer series on Thursday, July 16, at 7:00pm under the Cypress Park Pavilion.
The UpriZing will be the featured band, covering all types of music from R&B, rock, funk, blues, reggae & hip hop.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this free performance with a beautiful view of the scenic Pocomoke River. Bleacher seating is also available. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information and a calendar of events please visit downtownpocomoke.com or call 410-957-1333.
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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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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! Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers or something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? Please send to tkforppe@yahoo.com .
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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 When you're clicking around the Internet remember to check in with The Pocomoke Public Eye. We strive to be a worthwhile supplement to your choices.
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 - Tomorrowlandshowing 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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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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PRESS RELEASE POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT 6-2-2015Terrill Bonner, age 47 of Westover, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-4-2015Justin Shower, age 27 of Sherrystown, PA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-5-2015Brandon Croswell, age 21 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-7-2015Mary Waters, age 45 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault & Reckless Endangerment. She was released on her personal recognizance. 6-8-2015Morrie Holloway, age 28 of Baltimore, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Motor Vehicle unlawful taking. He was released on his personal recognizance. 6-9-2015Tamia Brickhouse, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. She was released on her personal recognizance. 6-10-2015Shannon Brown, age 47 of Chincoteague, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-10-2015David 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. 6-10-2015Jeffrey 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. 6-13-2015Lisa Garrett, age 44 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. She was held without bond. 6-13-2015Paris Schoolfield, age 23 of Richmond, VA was arrested and charged with Theft. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-13-2015Donna Mears, age 55 of Bloxom, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-15-2015Patrick Waters, age 48 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 6-15-2015Melvin Tipton, age 43 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 6-16-2015Henrick Collick, age 55 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-17-2015Steven Pinchback, age 24 of Crisfield, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Escape. He was held without bond. 6-19-2015Marcus Watson, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was released on his personal recognizance. 6-22-2015Ronald Deshields, age 57 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Trespassing. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-24-205Luquan Brittingham, age 18 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Rogue & Vagabond and Theft less $1,000. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 6-24-2015Jeffrey Bowden, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Theft less $500. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 6-26-2015Tommy Watson, age 36 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Failure to Obey. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 6-29-2015Crystal Tipton, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and Trespass. She was released on her personal recognizance. 6-30-2015Gary 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. 6-30-2015Damon 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. When you're clicking around the Internet remember to check in with The Pocomoke Public Eye. We strive to be a worthwhile supplement to your choices.
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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