Pocomoke Cypress Festival OPENS Wednesday

 

 

For more info on all events click here :  POCOMOKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Undercover Heroin Distribution Investigation Leads To Arrest / Worcester County

During the month of May 2013, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team initiated an undercover Heroin distribution investigation of an individual identified as Brian Jones Sr., Age 35, of Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland.

 During that period of time an undercover law enforcement officer made purchases of heroin from Jones in the Berlin / Ocean Pines area. On June 7, 2013, Jones agreed to meet with an undercover officer in order to sell a quantity of heroin to that undercover officer. Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Ocean Pines Police Department, placed Jones under arrest in a parking lot area near Ocean Pines, Maryland.

 During the course of this investigation a total of 173 individual bags of heroin was purchased and seized from Jones. A search warrant was executed at Jones’s residence which revealed various items of paraphernalia along with a small quantity of marijuana.

Jones was charged with the following offenses:

 

  Distribution of Heroin

   Possession with intent to distribute Heroin (2 Cts.)

    Possession of Heroin (2 Cts.)

  Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

    Conspiracy to Possess Heroin with intent to distribute

   Conspiracy to Possess Heroin

 

Jones was committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $25,000.00 bond.

Submitted:
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

2nd Annual Yappy Hour Fundraiser 2013

See Sherman the Shorebird at the Library ....

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF CHILD

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF CHILD IN CECIL COUNTY

(Port Deposit, MD) – Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a ten year old girl in Cecil County.

The deceased victim is identified as Kami Ring, 10, of the 600 block of Bladen Street in Charlestown, Maryland. Ring was found deceased yesterday evening in a field near a home where she had been staying. The child’s body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. yesterday, troopers from the North East Barrack responded to the 100-block of Waibel Road in Port Deposit, Maryland for a report of the missing ten year old. A resident of the home made the 9-1-1 call. Police were told the child was last seen inside the home on the night of June 9, 2013 when it was assumed she had gone to bed.
During the course of the initial investigation, police learned that Kami had been staying at the Waibel Road residence at the time of her disappearance. Kami’s grandparents and one other individual, related to the grandmother, reside at the home.

State Troopers, K-9 Units from the Maryland State Police and Natural Resources Police, along with Chesapeake Search and Rescue conducted a thorough search of the area. At 6:20 p.m. yesterday evening, the body of the deceased victim was discovered about sixty yards in front of the Waibel Road residence in a field near a shed. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded to gather evidence. Assistance was provided by the Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit, the MSP Gang Unit, the Maryland State Apprehension Team, and criminal investigators from the North East Barrack. The Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office is being briefed as the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues the investigation.

At this time, investigators have several leads and persons of interest. Calls are being taken by the Maryland State Police North East Barrack at 410-996-7800. Calls will remain confidential. 

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

PICNIC IN THE PARK / Handmade Tables Built By Local Scout

THANK YOU NATHAN STEPHENS from Boy Scout Troop 0311.

In attempt to achieve Eagle Scout status, Nathan Stephens called upon local businesses in Pocomoke for donations to pay for the cost of materials to complete his Eagle Scout project.

His request for donations from sponsors was so successful that Nathan was able to build six brand new picnic tables and donate them to the city of Pocomoke.
 

Nathan's hand built  picnic tables can be found in Cypress Park.
Sponsors are clearly named on a plaque at the end of each picnic table.

Congratulations on your advancement to Eagle Scout -which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPORTANT IN SEARCH FOR MISSING CHILDREN

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPORTANT IN SEARCH FOR

MISSING CHILDREN

MD Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons:
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/MD.MCMUP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcmup_msp

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons is reminding citizens they can help locate missing children by connecting to the social media tools that provide notifications and photos of persons being sought.

On average, 10,000 to 12,000 children are reported missing in Maryland each year. On any given day, there are 1,000 active missing person cases in Maryland. One in every three of these children is located because someone has seen and recognized their photos.

In response to these statistics, the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons, a unit of the Maryland State Police, coordinates an official Facebook page and operates a Twitter feed, both of which are designed to raise public awareness and participation in the search for Maryland’s missing.

The Facebook page features all missing person cases from a state, county, or municipal police department, or a parent or guardian, who requested the creation of a missing person poster.

Additionally, the Facebook page features cold cases, Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts that are issued in Maryland, as well as information about attempted child abductions. Valuable resources and information on child safety can also be found within the page. The Facebook page receives an average of 150,000 views per week.

The Twitter account is used exclusively for child abductions that result in an Amber Alert being activated. In order for Amber Alerts to be most effective, strict criteria have to be met before an alert is issued. When an alert is issued, it usually contains information about a suspect vehicle the abducted child may be in, which gives motorists something to look for. The child’s picture will also be placed on the Facebook page as soon as it becomes available.

The dedicated staff members of the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons are excited about the positive impact the use of social media is having on the successful location of missing Maryland children and adults.

To follow the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons Facebook page, simply “like” the following: http://www.facebook.com/MD.MCMUP. The Twitter account can be followed at https://twitter.com/mcmup_msp.

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

Driver Attempted To Run Over Police Officer

Trevin  Quashau Allen

On June 9, 2013, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Ocean City Police responded to McDonald’s restaurant located at 32^nd Street and Coastal Highway, in reference to a disturbance.  Officers arrived at the scene and began to break up a fight between a male suspect and the McDonald’s manager. Another male believed to be part of the fight jumped in the rear seat of a white colored Mitsubishi 4-door and attempted to flee the scene.

In an attempt to identify the suspects involved in the fight, officers on foot approached the Mitsubishi.  While standing in front of the car, one officer placed his hand on the hood of the vehicle and told the driver to stop the car and exit the vehicle. The driver, who looked directly at the officer, revved the engine and drove forward toward the officer, who was able to get out of the way.

A short time later police located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of 501 Penguin Drive.  The driver, who was identified as Trevin Quashau Allen, 20, of Salisbury, was arrested and charged with first and second degree assault, attempt by driver to elude uniformed police by failing to stop vehicle, reckless driving and negligent driving. 

Allen was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was released on $25,000 unsecured bond.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

Motorcycle Flees From Police and Crashes

Motorcycle Flees From Police and Crashes Into Turning Tow Truck

On June 8, 2013, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Ocean City Police observed a motorcycle travelling south on Coastal Highway at an extremely high rate of speed in the area of 32^nd Street.  Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, which was being operated by Robert George Roth 2^nd, 21, of Frederica, DE, in the area of 30^th Street.

Roth initially stopped for officers, however, just as officers were exiting their police vehicle and approaching the motorcycle, the motorcycle turned and went north on Coastal Highway at a high rate of speed in the bus lane.  Roth went two blocks when he collided with a commercial tow truck which was attempting to turn east on 32^nd Street from the bus lane.

Roth suffered several injuries and was treated by Ocean City EMS and flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for further treatment.  Roth has been charged with:

• Speed greater than reasonable. Once for southbound and again for northbound.
• Unsafe lane change.
• Driving while privilege suspended.
• Driving unregistered vehicle.
• Failure to control speed to avoid collision.
• Reckless driving.
• Fleeing and eluding.

At this time, the medical status of Roth is unknown.

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Tonight

Accomack County/Virginia and surrounding areas

FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING * SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD ACROSS THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS ARE EXPECTED DUE TO THE WARM AND HUMID AIR MASS. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE LIKELY WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS OF UP TO 3 INCHES IN ANY SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORM.

THIS MUCH RAINFALL...IN COMBINATION WITH THE ALREADY SATURATED GROUND FROM TROPICAL STORM ANDREA MAY QUICKLY RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING

LATER TODAY.
 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

 YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

PRESTON FORD Celebrates 100 Years In Business!

CONGRATULATIONS!!  To PRESTON FORD for 100 years in business!

Preston, Maryland- The Biggest Little Town in the USA

((Oh, I have to smile...How could this be?  100 years!  Surely it has not been that long ago since my cousins and childhood friends played in that area of  Preston Ford years ago when the dealership was on Main Street.))

Over the weekend Preston Ford threw an enormous community birthday bash to celebrate the 100th anniversary of having a Ford dealership in Preston, Maryland.

Just as the Preston Frog had promised the Preston Ford grounds were transformed into an amusement park/carnival setting with everything to enjoy from rides and games, great foods, LIVE music by  Mikes Hines & The Look and the one and only Kentavius Jones!!!

The weekend closed  with the big bang celebration of fireworks on Saturday night!  

HOW DID I MISS THIS!!

History of Fords being sold in Preston, MD for 100 years (1913-2013)

In the year 1913 Joseph J. Garris opened the first Ford dealer in Preston, MD and it was called Preston Auto Agency.  He eventually built the a new building on Main Street in Preston and that is where it stayed until destroyed by a fire in February of 2000.

 In 1935 Garris sold the Ford Dealership to Mr. M Heber Lane and Frank Brauchle, the name was changed to the Preston Motor Company. In 1975 M. Heber Lane sold the dealership to Frank Showell and Robert MacDonald, the name was changed to Preston Ford Inc.  The current owner of Preston Ford Inc. is Dave Wilson and the dealership has grown to be the Preston Automotive Group selling more than just Fords.

 Although there are other brands sold at the dealership, it all started with Ford and that is what is being celebrated, 100 years of it!
Source:

 

CONGRATULATIONS PRESTON FORD

 

HISTORY OF THE PRESTON FROG

WINTER QUARTERS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE / Control Burn VIDEO

The clubhouse at Winter Quarters Municipal Golf Course in Pocomoke City was burned last evening during a control burn scheduled by the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company.

During Hurricane Sandy in October/November 2012 the clubhouse was flooded with 5 feet of water.

The rental  golf carts at this nine hole golf course were also ruined.

VIDEO 1

Video/Emily Rantz

The old clubhouse will be replaced with a new modular building.



VIDEO 2

Video/Emily Rantz

More info:  Winter Quarters Municipal Golf Course

Thank you, Emily for helping preserve Pocomoke City memories.

Awaiting The Pocomoke Cypress Festival

Cypress Festival, June 12- 15, 2013

Amusement rides were waiting in Cypress Park yesterday.
Won't be long now!

DON'T FORGET-

1/2 price wristbands for the Cypress Festival

 Chamber of Commerce

6 Market Street

Tuesday from
10 am to 4 pm.

 Wristbands may also be purchased at the

Lower Shore YMCA
through 4 pm Tuesday June 11

 

Wristbands are $8 and are good for unlimited rides for:Wednesday June 12 from 6 pm to 10 pm or
Thursday June 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm or
Saturday June 15 from 12 pm to 4 pm
If one rider would like to ride all 3 days, 3 wristbands should be
purchased.
Be sure to get your wristbands now!  After 4 pm June 11 wristbands are $16.

For a detailed schedule of the Cypress Festival seewww.pocomokecypressfestival.com

SUSPECT CHARGED IN I-97 SHOOTING

 SUSPECT CHARGED IN I-97 SHOOTING IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

(Gambrills, MD) Maryland State Police have charged the suspect in the I-97 fatal shooting that occurred last night in Anne Arundel County.
Joseph Walker, 40, of the unit block of Cambridge Court in East Ampton, New Jersey, is charged with second degree murder and manslaughter. Walker is being held at the Anne Arundel County Detention Center on a $1,000,000 bond.
The deceased is identified as Joseph Harvey, Junior, 36, of the 2000-block of Smith Avenue in Halethorpe, Maryland. Harvey was pronounced dead last night at the Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC). Harvey was the driver of a green Honda Accord. He had one passenger with him who was not injured in the incident.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night, troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded to a shooting which occurred on the shoulder of the northbound Route 3 to I-97 exit. The shooting resulted from a reported road rage incident that had occurred between the drivers of the two vehicles.

The preliminary investigation indicates the incident may have ensued after Harvey and a passenger, traveling in a green Honda Accord entered on to northbound Route 3 when they came in contact with Walker. Walker was driving a gold Kia minivan. Police believe the incident may have started shortly before 8:30 p.m. last night at Route 3 and Route 175, one mile south of the incident.

After both vehicles came to rest on the I-97 ramp off of Route 3 northbound, Harvey and his passenger exited the Honda Accord. Harvey began walking toward Walker’s minivan, parked about 100-150 feet south of the Honda.

Walker fired a .45 glock in the direction of Harvey, striking him. When police arrived on the scene, emergency medical personnel were providing medical treatment to Harvey. He was transported by ambulance to BWMC where he succumbed to his injuries.

Walker was also transported to BWMC after complaining of chest pains. Walker remained in police custody. Police later confirmed Walker was a sworn officer with the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office in New Jersey. He is now awaiting an appearance before the Court Commissioner.

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continue to interview motorists who may have witnessed the driving behaviors of both vehicles prior to the shooting. 

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at the Glen Burnie Barrack at (410) 761-5130.

The investigation continues…

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

School's Out!! Let Summer Begin!

Just a friendly reminder...

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In most communities school is CLOSED for the Summer !

New Trial Begins Tomorrow For Miranda Rights Violation

Charles Robert Phillips

 On March 5, 2008 -- one day after being released from the Wicomico County jail-Charles Robert Phillips stabbed to death  William Nibblett (known by all as Nib),well-liked local Pocomoke City plumber and handyman, in the victim's home.
 
Phillips already with a crime-filled past was sentenced in April 2009 to life in prison for the first-degree murder of William Nibblett.

His sentence also included a consecutive 20-year term for armed robbery.

However, in 2012, it was decided by the Maryland's Court of Appeals that Phillip's  Miranda Rights had been violated giving Phillips something Nib never got - another chance at anything!  

Phillips will have another trial.

Trial will be held in Snow Hill on Monday, June 10, 2013 and is expected to last four days.

Phillips Sentenced In Pocomoke Stabbing

MD. Court of Appeals Sends 2008 Murder Case Back To Trial

Worcester Democrat Owner/Operator Dies

Many of the Pocomoke residents know by now of the passing of Paul Cunningham.

But for those who may not know:
 Paul Cunningham who, with his wife, owned and operated Pocomoke's Worcester Democrat in the 1960's on Vine Street. This building  is now the Holloway Funeral Home.

 Paul Cunningham

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE FATAL SHOOTING ON I-97 IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

(Gambrills, MD) Maryland State Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred after an alleged road rage incident on Interstate 97 in Anne Arundel County last night.

The deceased is identified as Joseph Harvey, Junior, 36, of the 400-block of Old Mill Road in Millersville, Maryland. Harvey was the driver of a green Honda Accord which was parked on the shoulder at the time of the incident. Harvey was transported to the Baltimore Washington Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect is identified as Joseph Walker, 40, of the unit block of Cambridge Court in East Ampton, New Jersey. Walker was the operator of a gold Kia minivan which was also parked on the shoulder at the time of the incident.

Shortly after 8:30 p.m. last night, troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack responded to a shooting which allegedly occurred on the shoulder of the ramp from northbound Route 3 to Interstate 97. Police received information that a road rage incident had occurred between the two vehicles, prior to both vehicles pulling over on to the shoulder where the shooting occurred.

The preliminary investigation indicates two men, Harvey and a passenger in his vehicle, exited the Honda after both vehicles came to rest on the shoulder of I-97. Police believe Harvey approached Walker’s minivan, while his passenger remained standing near the Honda. Walker’s vehicle was parked about 100-150 feet behind the Honda.

As Harvey approached, Walker exited the driver’s side of his minivan and allegedly announced that he was a police officer. Harvey continued to approach Walker in a reportedly aggressive manner.

Walker then brandished a firearm and shot in the direction of the two men, injuring Harvey. Harvey’s passenger was not injured.

Emergency medical personnel arrived on the scene and immediately began medical treatment on Harvey. Harvey was then transported by ambulance to Baltimore Washington Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Walker was also transported by ambulance to Baltimore Washington Medical Center where he remains in police custody. Harvey’s passenger was taken to Glen Burnie Barrack for questioning. He was unharmed in the incident.

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continue to interview motorists who may have witnessed the driving behaviors of both Harvey and Walker prior to the shooting. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at the Glen Burnie Barrack at (410) 761-5130.

Homicide Unit investigators and troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack were assisted by officers from the Anne Arundel County Police Department and emergency service providers from the Anne Arundel County Fire Department. State Police crime scene technicians processed the scene for evidence. Personnel from the State Highway Administration responded to assist with traffic detours.

The Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney has been notified and will be updated as more information becomes available. The investigation continues…

Submitted by
Maryland State Police

TIME MACHINE ... 1885, 1998, 1886, 1952, 1946

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

　
May, 1885
(Elyria Weekly Republican- Elyria, Ohio)

A Modern Rip Van Winkle

Leon Newton, a farmer living three and a half miles from Snow Hill, Md., went to sleep on Wednesday last at 10 p.m. and slept until 6 a.m. on Thursday. He arose for an hour, and then slept from 7a.m. Thursday until 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.

"I attended church at Snow Hill on Wednesday evening," said he today, "and when I went home to bed I did not feel remarkably sleepy. When I got up at 6 a.m. on Thursday I went to the stable and fed my horses. Knowing that my breakfast would not be ready until 8 o'clock I looked at my watch, saw it was only 7 a.m., and decided to take a nap. I crawled upon the hay rack in the corner and soon fell asleep. I was aroused by John Watson, my next neighbor, who stirred me with a pole. He was pale with fright as I climbed down to the floor."

"Where have you been?" said he.

"Asleep," said I.

"But what have you been doing since Thursday?"

"You fool," said I. "What do you mean. Isn't this Thursday"

"No, this is Sunday," said John, "who seemed to be afraid of me and commenced to edge toward the door."

"Well we talked for about ten minutes, by which time I was pretty well mixed and as scared as Watson was. I want you to let people know that I am a temperance man and have not drunk a drop of liquor, not even cider, for twenty-five years. I did not take a drug of any kind and yet it seems I slept over ninety hours, with only one hour's intermission. I have not been asleep since Watson woke me up, and, to tell the truth, I am not very anxious to try it. I sat up Sunday night and last night. I probably will do so again tonight."

"When I was a boy I came near being buried when I was in what the doctors called a trance. My mother was crying over me in my coffin when I opened my eyes. They took me out and put me to bed. The next day I was well after apparently being dead for three days. This time it looks to me as if I had only been sleeping. I never felt better in my life than I do now."

During Newton's sleep his family and friends became convinced that he was dead, and suspected some oyster dredgers whose enmity he had incurred of having done away with him. The dredgers began a search for the body. Five schooners and a whole fleet of oyster tongsmen dredged the river all day Saturday in search of the body. When Sunday dawned everybody believed Newton was dead. The news of the discovery was received with incredulity, and all Sunday evening the county folks flocked to the Newton residence to discuss his remarkable experience. He is a deacon at the Methodist church in Snow Hill.

　

April, 1998
(The Sunday Capital- Annapolis, Md.)

Artist wins stamp design contest

POCOMOKE CITY- Paul Makuchal stalks his subjects with a camera and a telephoto lens. His subjects don't mind a bit, in fact they win him awards.

The 21-year-old artist's winter scene featuring a pair of pintail ducks won the 1998-1999 Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest.

There were 48 entries submitted by 28 Maryland artists vying for the coveted honor potentially worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

His work will be reproduced as the Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Stamp that waterfowl hunters must buy and attach to their licenses.

Proceeds from the sale of the so-called duck stamps go to the state's Wildfowl Management and Protection Fund. In addition to hunters, the duck stamps have become a hot item for collectors.

Gene Deems, DNR coordinator for this year's contest, said Mr. Makuchal may be the youngest artist ever to win. As a 17-year-old, Mr. Makuchal took first place in the 1994 Junior Division.

　
　
September 4, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)

Earthquake on Eastern Shore.

Throughout the Eastern Shore the earthquake shock of Tuesday night was very distinct. Persons who were in bed, or in upper rooms, felt it more sensibly. At Eastville the rocking was very severe — so much so that it was with difficulty some kept their seats. At Craddockville mantels were stripped of their ornaments, crockery smashed, and chairs toppled over. At this place the rumble and vibrations were very distinct. In one case a rocking chair moved with rapid impulse, and in another a man was aroused who believed his companion was endeavoring to lift him out of his bed. In two instances the shock was so severe that it was believed by the inmates of the homes burglars had broken in. All the way up the Peninsula it was clearly felt — and at no place above more distinctly than at Franklin City. The clocks along the railway line all stopped promptly at 9.53 p. m. thus fixing accurately the hour of the shock. — Since the event the mercury has fallen, and we are enjoying old October weather. No other shock has been felt here.

　
June, 1952 (Time Machine archive)

Pocomoke City was preparing to welcome thousands of visitors as host town to the 5th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival. The National Guard Armory on Second Street would be the site of many of the Festival activities including The National Chicken Cooking contest with more than a hundred competitors, and with press on hand from across the nation. More than 25 contestants would vie for the title of festival queen on the stage of the Marva Theater with a queen's ball to be held at Pocomoke High School on Market Street. A special forum for broilermen would take place at the Fox Theater across the street from the Marva. A nighttime street dance would be held on Willow Street and a thousand or more participants were expected to comprise the large festival parade highlighted by beautifully decorated floats. 　

　
April, 1946
(The Joplin Globe- Joplin, Missouri)

Excuses for School Absence.

Accomac, Va., April 27. -(AP)- Directors of the Accomack county school system checked over the reasons attached to 4,005 notations attached of "absent" during the month of March. This one turned up:

"Floor painted. Couldn't get out of the bedroom." 　


　
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!

Coast Guard Medevacs Injured Boater 35 Miles East Of Cape Charles

Coast Guard medevacs injured boater 35 miles offshore

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard medevaced a 58-year-old at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday from the sailing vessel Reindeer about 35 miles east of Cape Charles.

A crewmember aboard the Reindeer contacted Coast Guard 5th District watchstanders at 3:55 p.m. reporting a crewmember had

Photo/US Coast Guard

sustained a head injury and in need of medical assistance, and the watchstanders dispatched an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., to conduct the medevac.

When the Jayhawk crew arrived on scene, they hoisted the man into the helicopter and took him to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk.

Submitted:
U.S. Coast Guard

1/2 Price Cypress Festival Wristbands Available Today and Tuesday‏

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO PURCHASE  WRISTBANDS  AT A  DISCOUNTED PRICE

 

 

1/2 price wristbands for the Cypress Festival, June 12- 15, are available

 the Chamber of Commerce
(6 Market Street)

 today from 10 am to 4 pm

and

Tuesday from
10 am to 4 pm.

 

 Wristbands may also be purchased at the

Lower Shore YMCA
through 4 pm Tuesday June 11

Wristbands are $8 and are good for unlimited rides for:

Wednesday June 12 from 6 pm to 10 pm or
Thursday June 13 from 6 pm to 10 pm or
Saturday June 15 from 12 pm to 4 pm
If one rider would like to ride all 3 days, 3 wristbands should be
purchased.
Be sure to get your wristbands now!  After 4 pm June 11 wristbands are $16.

For a detailed schedule of the Cypress Festival seewww.pocomokecypressfestival.com

Agencies Assist Accomack County With Drug Arrests / Indictments

Great job to ALL agencies that worked so diligently to rid our communities of this scum!  This was not an easy task.  What a crying shame it is that after all the investigating and all the planning that goes into each arrest  some of these same thugs are allowed back into the communities only to be rearrested  at some other point in time.  If only our court system would recognize this.


More than a dozen quiet indictments were disclosed Thursday/ June 7, 2013 in an announcement released by Sheriff Todd Godwin.

Conducting the investigations were:
Eastern Shore Drug Task Force, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Virginia State Police, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland, and the Criminal Enforcement Team

Indicted and arrested were:

Dwaine Hargis, AKA- Red Lip, 48,  Parksley,  two counts of distribution of cocaine

Eddie Jackson, 59,  Onancock,  two counts of distribution of cocaine

Alyssa Beebe, 20, Modest Town, one count of distributing drugs to a minor

Williams Brown, 33, Bloxom, one count of distributing drugs
to a minor


Ashley Joy Warrington, 29,  New Church, five counts of distributing

Also indicted but not yet arrested and still being sought at press time were:

Upshur Ayres AKA- Bink, 25,  Onancock,  two counts of distributing cocaine


Billy Harmon, 28, Horntown,  two counts of distributing cocaine and one count of distributing heroin

James Smith, 28,  Horntown, two counts of distributing cocaine and one count of distributing heroin

William Nelson, 38,  Painter, one count  distribution of cocaine

Harry Earl Pinkard, AKA- Peaches, 45,  New Church, one count of possession of cocaine

Keon Lamar Townsend, 31, Horntown three counts
of distributing heroin

Royce (Poogie) Antonio Townsend, 40, Horntown,  three counts
of distributing heroin

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.

1885.. Snow Hill's Rip Van Winkle; 1998.. Pocomoke's Paul Makuchal wins stamp design contest; 1886.. Eastern Shore earthquake; 1952.. Pocomoke's plans for hosting 5th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival; 1946.. An Accomack County school absence excuse.

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!　

Summer Fun ~ Delmarva Discovery Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pocomoke Nature Trail / Stevenson's Pond

POCOMOKE NATURE TRAIL



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Kick those bedroom slippers off your feet and grab your sneakers, hiking boots- even flip flops whatever YOU think you may need for a hike!  The last loop of the Pocomoke Nature Trail is completed thanks to the steady, hard and rigorous laboring of some of Pocomoke's finest!


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My husband and I met with Councilman Don Malloy the following day of the trails completion of the trails 600 feet of the "Missing Link". ( Since this has always been Councilman Malloy's  venture I let him lead the way)  I can still recall the beginning of the Nature Trail whose entrance is located at the back of Cypress Park. 20 years ago?  That means, of course, that we were all a little younger, moved a little faster and stayed up a whole lot later.  But it was fascinating that long ago to hear about the advancement of  the boards.  I've walked it many times- even bought the t-shirt back then to which I saved and still have today.


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Stevenson's Pond and Nature Trail here we come! 
My last visit to Stevenson's Pond was the day the "flying bridge" was flown in.  This, at that time, was "excitement for the day".  My now husband and I took our lunch hours from work to watch! A cool dreary- and of course it had rained.  Terrible place to be but I was so busy paying attention to the helicopter nothing mattered.  The landing was a success and nothing any of us poking around had ever seen.  Remarkable!!  I'll never forget that day....We were both late returning to work from lunch and I lost a pair of $85 shoes to the mud at Stevenson's Pond!  Needless to say, I had never been back so Sunday was quite a delight.



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. You can tell by walking on the trail that getting the final link of the trail wasn't no easier than any of it had ever been.  And one thing about it you will see Nature at its most spectacular array of beauty.  There is no way to detour it... or the creatures that live there.  It is their space.



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There are cypress trees on the Nature Trail that are larger than I ever remember seeing!

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Cypress Tree top
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And of course you can't have a Cypress tree and not expect cypress knees.  In my family Cypress knees are affectionately known as Pocomoke Trolls.

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We are al aware of the fact that the Pocomoke Nature Trail was designed and built by the wonderful volunteers of Pocomoke City and considerate volunteers from the U.S. Navy who are currently stationed at NASA /Wallops Flight Facility.

BUT
What about the bridge?
Here is what I know now but never thought about then.
During the early 1990's the city of Pocomoke had received grants to dismantle the dilapidated buildings in the area of Vine Street in downtown Pocomoke City.  Beauchamp Construction won the bid  for demolition.  According to the Beauchamp Construction website business began with the hometown company in 1992. 

The "flying bridge"  is actually 2 roof trusses that were removed from one of the buildings torn down in the Vine Street area. (I am told it possibly from a cleaning business).

It has been told that (talk about seeing into the future) maybe they should be saved "just in case" they are needed in the future.  And there they are!  Your "flying bridge".  And, if I have been told properly,  the bridge was set that day without a glitch all due to the careful planning from Beauchamp Construction- and probably a few others. 

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Please note that you can also fish from the Nature Trail walkway in most areas.  Here's how I know....

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There is a bobber branch

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And a bobber bush
I do not fish but I know the sign of a bobber that is out of place.  And I bet it is safe to say that there have been a few tears shed  here from little boys, bad words from the big boys.

 And it all blends in nicely with the truths and the folk lore  of the over 20 year story of the Pocomoke Nature Trail  and its  many volunteer friends....

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Please take time to visit.


 But Remember:The Nature Trail setting belongs to Nature....everything else that is there is maintained by those that care. Please take your trash and if needed  someone else's too.