The Pocomoke Public Eye

Monday, August 8, 2022

Blessing of the Combines

(WBOC)

View Charlie Paparella's video story on this past weekend's Blessing of the Combines in Snow Hill.

Travels With Charlie: 22nd Blessing of the Combines – DelmarvaLife

View and save this full schedule of activities:

NATIONAL HARD CRAB DERY SCHEDULE IS HERE! | Bay Country 97.9 | Today's Best Music | Salisbury/Ocean City, MD (baycountry979.com)

Sunday, August 7, 2022

Time Machine: 1911, 1967(2), 1923, 1972, Plus local history author's TV segment about Ocean City's Daniel Trimper.

August, 1911

Democratic Messenger

September, 1967

Baltimore Sun

October, 1967

Baltimore Sun

(Pocomoke Public Eye reader comment)

Anonymous said...

I remember well the Phillip Ancell incident. Somewhere in the saga a public hearing was held in the auditorium of Pocomoke High School which I and a friend attended and sat in the second row.

Evidence was presented that showed Mr. Ancell had lined his pockets with kickbacks from the Neptune Water Meter Company and that Mr. Ancell was the one who decided to sign the contract with Neptune. I especially remember when Mr. Paul Cunningham, editor of the local newspaper "Worcester Democrat" asked to speak as a witness. Mr. Cunningham stated that he had always supported Mr. Ancell but since being made aware of new evidence he was severely disappointed in Mr. Ancell and stated he could not be fired soon enough.

August, 1923

Worcester Democrat

July, 1972

Salisbury Daily Times

Ocean City's Daniel Trimper

Throwback Thursday – Daniel Trimper – DelmarvaLife

Saturday, August 6, 2022

New COVID-19 vaccine now available

Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) announced all Marylanders 18 years old and older are now eligible to receive a primary series of the newly authorized Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.

(View full news release:)

Pages - New COVID-19 vaccine available next week for Marylanders 18 and older

Smith Island tornado coverage

View WBOC news story and 9-minute video:

Smith Island Begins Clean Up After Rare Tornado Damages Homes | Latest News | wboc.com

View link for Smith Island gofundme campaign:

Fundraiser by Jay Fleming : Smith Island Tornado Damage - Recovery and Cleanup (gofundme.com)

Friday, August 5, 2022

The Blessing of the Combines Parade is made up of a lot more than just Combines! Led by the Snow Hill ROTC Color Guard, the parade includes antique tractors, lawn mower clubs, the Delmarva Watermelon Queen, and more!

THE PARADE WILL CLOSE ROUTE 12 FROM SALISBURY INTO SNOWHILL STARTING AT APPROXIMATELY 11 AM UNTIL IT TURNS ON TO GREEN STREET. That should be approximately 30 minutes. The alternate route around the parade: Take Nassawngo Road to Porters Crossing and then come back on Rt 113 South.

(UPDATED) Smith Island suffers damage from tornado

(Shore Daily News)

(View news story/video:)

Water spout/tornado strikes Smith Island - Shore Daily News

(earlier Pocomoke Public Eye posting)

(Image from Daniel Somers Facebook video)

According to media reports a waterspout came ashore over Smith Island during a Thursday evening storm and transitioned into a tornado resulting in severe property damage during its short stay.

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

1911 ..

1967 ..

1923 .. (President Harding dies)

1972 .. In Pocomoke City-

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about Ocean City's Daniel Trimper.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Beach reopens

(Assateague Island National Seashore Facebook)

Beach Reopens at Assateague Island National Seashore after closure due to Unexploded military ordnance (Maryland)

Berlin MD-Effective 9 AM, Thursday August 4th, the regular Lifeguarded Swimming area at North Ocean Beach in the Maryland District of Assateague Island National Seashore is now open as normal.

This area had been closed due to the discovery of fragments of old military munitions on the beach. During the 1940s this area was used as a test range for US Navy missiles and bombs. Debris from this program was buried on the island in the 1950s and occasionally shows up on the beaches. Unfortunately, six different pieces washed ashore on Saturday and Sunday of last week, necessitating the closure.

Assateague Island staff has been working closely with the Worcester County Fire Marshal, Ocean City Bomb Squad and the Dover AFB ordnance disposal unit over the last few days. The assistance of all three of these organizations has been greatly appreciated by the National Park Service. All material found on the beach has now been safely disposed of. We have found no new material since Sunday afternoon.

Visitors are reminded to not pick up any unknown metal objects found on the beach or in the surf. If you find something, please notify the nearest employee of Assateague Island National Seashore or Assateague State Park. Do not pick up or carry any of these objects as they are potentially dangerous due to explosive or propellent residue.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

View more info:

Pocomoke Boat Docking Challenge

IT'S HERE!

View info:

thegreatpocomokefair.org

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Emerge Maryland press release

(Note: The following was submitted to The Pocomoke Public Eye by Emerge Maryland. We do not solicit or endorse material of political nature. Comments on any published item are welcome.)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Contact: Diane FInk 301-788-1661

diane@EmergeMaryland.org

Emerge Maryland Women Win Big in Democratic Primaries

FREDERICK, MD— The success of Emerge Maryland, the state’s premier candidate training program for women for the past ten years, has again been proven as their alumnae continue to shatter glass ceilings and break down barriers for women across Maryland.

With 63 women from the Emerge Maryland candidate training program running in 12 counties and Baltimore City and statewide, 45 candidates—over 70 percent—emerged victorious, from Garrett County to Worcester County.

According to Emerge Maryland Executive Director of 10 years Diane Fink, “The organization is pleased that we are seeing more representation from the New American Majority.” This group includes people of color, unmarried women, LGBTQAI, and young voters. “Seventy-one percent of our primary winners represent this new rising American electorate.”

If she wins in the upcoming General Election, Brooke Lierman will be the first woman elected to the office of Comptroller and the second woman independently elected to statewide office. Barbara Mikulski was the first.

“Making history and breaking a glass ceiling in Maryland is exciting; even more important is the prospect of being a champion for Maryland families. As the first woman to occupy the seat of Comptroller, I will bring a new perspective and reimagine how the Comptroller’s office can support Marylanders to build financial resilience, tackle economic inequality and the racial wealth divide, and prepare to meet the challenge of climate change.”

Young women continue to step up as the next generation to lead the way. Seventeen of our primary winners are under 40, and in Frederick County, Jessica Fitzwater will be the youngest woman ever to serve as the top county official.

“I am thrilled to be part of the next generation of leaders in the State of Maryland.” Said Fitzwater, “It’s time to meet this moment with bold action and transformational leadership- and Emerge Maryland women know how to get it done!”

Emerge Maryland primary wins breakdown as follows; 1 Comptroller, 16 General Assembly seats, 1 County Executive seat, 10 County Council seats, 2 County Commissioner seats, 1 State’s Attorney, 2 Board of Education seats, and 12 Democratic Central Committee seats. Sixteen of these women were top vote-getters in their multiple seat races.

Applications are now open for the 2023 program. For more information on the entire program and Taste of Emerge Maryland one-day training, please visit www.emergemaryland.org.

Please see the attached chart for a complete list of Emerge Maryland alumnae who were victorious in the primary election.

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Emerge Maryland is the premier candidate training program for Democratic women seeking elected or appointed office. The intensive, cohort-based training builds a team within each class that supports each other. Emerge provides 70 hours of in-depth candidate training and ensures women are ‘ready to run.

Discovery clues origin of Chincoteague ponies

(Shore Daily News)

View news story:

Old Caribbean horse tooth traced back to our wild ponies - Shore Daily News

Tuesday, August 2nd is NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Maryland State Police To Celebrate National Night Out With Communities Across The State

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police will join communities and law enforcement agencies across the state to celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.

Established in 1984, National Night Out is observed on the first Tuesday in August in local communities to promote positive police-community partnerships and neighborhood comradery to make all neighborhoods safer places to live.

In neighborhoods across the state, from westernmost Garrett County, to Baltimore, to Southern Maryland and over to the Eastern Shore, residents and law enforcement officers will connect with conversations at cook outs, festivals, and community events. Maryland State Police will participate in the following events:

Lower Eastern Shore events:

Princess Anne Barrack – 5 p.m. at Garland Hayward Center, 30660 Hampden Avenue, Princess Anne.

Berlin Barrack – 4 p.m. at William Henry Park, Berlin.

Salisbury Barrack – 5 p.m. at City of Fruitland Block Party, 208 South Division Street, Fruitland; City of Salisbury Park Party, 521 South Park Drive, Salisbury; Delmar Hyde Park, Delmar.

(Above was edited by The Pocomoke Public Eye from the Maryland State Police news release.)

City Police.

In Pocomoke City, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cypress Park. Join Pocomoke City Police officers, local businesses and neighbors, in standing together to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity. Enjoy food, games, prizes, and entertainment.

In Crisfield, you're invited to a family friendly event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Somers Cove Marina grounds.

In Snow Hill the police department invites you to Sturgis Park from 5 p. m. to 730 p.m. for food, entertainment, and door prizes.