EARLY VOTING

Early voting for the upcoming General Election is now underway, October 27th through November 3rd, for Worcester County residents .

The location is Gull Creek Senior Living Community Sunroom at 1 Meadow Street in Berlin.  Hours daily are 8a.m. until 8p.m.

For further information contact the Worcester County Board of Elections at (410) 632-1320 or check online:

http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/elections

Topless Ruling Sought

From The Dispatch, Ocean City..

OCEAN CITY — The Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office has requested an opinion from the Maryland Attorney General on the legality of women going topless in the same areas where men are allowed to go shirtless under the Equal Protection Act, an opinion that could have serious repercussions in the resort area.

(Full article here:)

http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/2016/10/24/worcester-states-attorney-seeking-attorney-generals-opinion-on-topless-women-equal-protection-at-root-of-claim/

TIME MACHINE: 1993, 1915, 1937, 1954, 1929.

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January, 1993

When Bill Clinton sat at his desk in the Oval Office for the first time he found this letter to him from former president George H.W. Bush in the desk drawer.

February, 1915

The Baltimore Sun

July, 1937

The Evening News (Harrisburg, Pa.)

(Courtesy Maryland Coast Disptach, Ocean City)

Vanishing Ocean City With Bunk Mann
May 14, 2015

The George Washington Hotel opened in June 1931 on the corner of 10th Street and the Boardwalk in what was then the northern section of Ocean City. At the time of construction, it was the tallest building in town and would remain so until 1970 when the High Point South condominium was built far up the beach on the Gold Coast.

A landmark for ships at sea, the George Washington was the first structure sighted by charter boats returning from the offshore fishing trips. It featured a ballroom on its top floor and also boasted one of the most elegant porches on the Boardwalk.

The George Washington Hotel was demolished in January 1990 and today the Americana Hotel occupies the former site.

Postcard image from Bunk Mann’s collection.

January, 1954

Denton Journal

1929

Next Sunday..

Read a full original newspaper account of what occurred when "WAR OF THE WORLDS" hit the airwaves.

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Pocomoke Walmart Has Grand Reopening This Weekend

Newly Remodeled Walmart Supercenter Celebrates Grand Reopening

Ceremony to highlight store upgrades, commitment to community on Friday, Oct. 21

                                                                                                              

The newly remodeled Walmart Supercenter located at 2132 Old Snow Hill Road will host a grand reopening celebration on Friday, Oct. 21, at 8 a.m.

The project represents Walmart’s reinvestment in the store, its customers, and the community.  The remodel provides a new fresh produce experience and remodeled electronics department and pharmacy. Fresh donuts and bread will be additions to Walmart’s bakery options. Customers can also expect a new and improved customer service center with Money Services and Walmart Pickup. Shopping is more convenient than ever as Pocomoke residents can shop millions of items on Walmart.com, many of which can be shipped for free to any Walmart store through Walmart Pickup.

The store includes a remodeled pharmacy with a full range of products, immunizations, and services. Walmart pharmacists are ready to assist customers with product and prescription questions. Pocomoke residents can easily transfer prescriptions and order refills on the go with the Walmart mobile app.

As of Oct. 21, the store hours are 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. daily.

“We are looking forward to re-introducing our store to the community with expanded offerings and a fresh look. Our everyday low prices will remain the same, but we’re adding greater convenience and a new and improved local grocery shopping experience,” said Tanya Adams Justice, store manager.

Join the Grand Opening Celebration

Local associates will provide a special welcome to members of the Pocomoke community with a grand reopening celebration. A brief ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. followed by family activities and free food samples while supplies last. On Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, customers can enjoy a grand reopening event with sampling and family friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Job Opportunities

At Walmart, associates have access to competitive wages, affordable benefits and the chance to build a career. More than 75% of store management teams started as hourly associates, and 40 percent of those promotions went to associates within the first year of their employment.

Committed to the Community

Walmart is committed to serving the Pocomoke community and will support organizations through an approximate $2,000 investment in the coming months. The commitment to community goes beyond philanthropy. This investment is a whole company undertaking that is woven into Walmart’s day-to-day business activities, creating value by accelerating job mobility, developing suppliers and small businesses, lowering the environmental footprint of Walmart’s operations and more.

Wallops Launch Also Contains A Fire Experiment

When the resupply mission to the International Space Station is completed NASA scientists will conduct a controlled burning experiment inside the Cygnus spacecraft.

"One weird, unexpected discovery about fire in space made on the International Space Station is that it can burn at a very cool, low level, to the point where it's invisible to the naked eye."

Read more about it here:
https://www.cnet.com/news/nasa-orbital-atk-antares-launch-space-station-resupply-mission-cygnus-fire-science/

Monday Night's Successful Antares Launch From Wallops!

                                           (NASA's Wallops Flight Facility photo)

TIME MACHINE:1977, 1942, 1905, 1955.

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January, 1977

 The Daily Times

March, 1942

(Spelling correction for State's Attorney.. "Kerbin."

The Daily Mail (Hagerstown, Md.)

August, 1905

Peninsula Enterprise

ACROSS THE USA

March, 1955

Freeport Journal-Standard (Freeport, Ill.)

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Fall Festival Saturday!

The weatherman and Mother Nature are in

agreement that great autumn weather will be

on hand for the annual FALL FESTIVAL,

11a.m-4p.m., in downtown Pocomoke City this

Saturday, October 15! 

Delmarvacade Of Bands

Marching Bands Take the Field Saturday, Oct. 15 for the 2016 Delmarvacade of Bands

Lights. Music. Marching. One of the most exciting and uplifting nights of the marching band season is coming up Saturday, Oct. 15, when Parkside High School and the Parkside Band Boosters present the 2016 Delmarvacade of Bands at Wicomico County Stadium.

High school marching bands from throughout the region will fill Wicomico County Stadium that night with the exciting sights and sounds of their field show as bands tune up for the impending championship events. (Makeup day is Oct. 16, if needed due to weather.)

Between bands, parents, and spectators, the Delmarvacade is expected to draw thousands of people to the stadium. Bands will compete starting at 5:30 p.m., with each band performing the kind of field show people are accustomed to seeing at halftime of football games. Each performance will last seven to 12 minutes, and a new band will take the field about every 15 minutes.

The event is sponsored by Parkside High School and its Band Boosters. It will be adjudicated by professional judges of the National Judges Association. Bands will be judged on every aspect of their field show, including both musical and visual elements, individual and group elements, as well as the overall general effect of the show.  Each band will receive a score based on a 100-point scale, and a trophy.

Bands will compete in four categories, depending on the number of instrumentalists in the band. Parkside High and Bennett are in Group 3 Open Class, and Wicomico is in Group 3 A Class. Parkside, as host, will perform in exhibition. There will be an awards ceremony at the end of the night.

Marching bands often stay all evening, even after they have competed. "They support each other, even though they are rivals," says Gary Beauchamp, supervisor of fine and performing arts for Wicomico schools and the founder of the event in 1977. Students know they are competing not just against each other, but against their own previous performances, trying to make this one just a little bit better.

Admission to Delmarvacade of Bands is $8. A program detailing the participants, with a score sheet to keep track of how the bands are doing, is $5. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Women Supporting Women of Salisbury.

Our Fire Company's Event This Weekend!

Mortgage Burning and Open House 

Join us Saturday, October 15th between 10am and 2pm as we celebrate the final payment on our mortgage. Our doors will be open to the public to step inside our firehouse and learn about what we do. There will be fire prevention displays, activities for the kids, and light refreshments available. At noon, we will burn our mortgage as it is finally paid off!

TIME MACHINE 1954, 1887.

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April, 1954

The Salisbury Times

October, 1887

The Morning News (Wilmington, De)

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FALL FESTIVAL DATE RESCHEDULED

THE DOWNTOWN POCOMOKE FALL FESTIVAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH.

Flooding

Days after last week's heavy rains flooding persists in areas of Worcester County.  Be safe and stay in touch with local media reports for updates on conditions and road closures.

Flooding at Snow Hill (WBOC photo)

http://www.co.worcester.md.us/  is also a source for information on the flooding situation.

TIME MACHINE: Chaos Erupts At Old Salisbury Mall When Mickey Visited.

Were you there as a parent or child?

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September, 1976

The Daily Times

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TIME MACHINE PREVIEW

How did this guy create such a mess when he visited the original Salisbury Mall  40 years ago?

Things turned out to be anything but orderly when Mickey made his visit. If you were there as a parent you certainly will remember the event. If you were there as a child you might remember it as well.

We'll post the full article about Mickey and his 1976 mall visit this Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!

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Nearby Celtic Festival This Weekend!

Saturday & Sunday, October 1 & 2, at Furnace Town.    CHESAPEAKE CELTIC FESTIVAL

The Celtic Festival has something for everyone....

*Music  *Dancing  *Comedy  *Storytelling  *Sheepherding  *Genealogy  *Clans  *Athletics  *Bagpipes *Animals  *Re-enactment Groups  *Martial Arts  *Craft Demonstrations  *Celtic Wares  
*Cultural Presentations  *Celtic Wedding and Church Service   *Flowers of the Forest  * Parade  
*Imported Beers and Ales  *Wine Tasting  *Scotch Whisky Tasting  *Celtic and Chesapeake Culinary Delights  and much more for all ages. 

Ticket InformationGeneral-  $15;  Children 4 - 18- $5;  Children 3 - under - Free; 
Military (Current & Retired) - $5;    Furnace Town & Nature Conservancy Members (Must show card) - $7;  Children - $3 
[For more information, call 410-632-2032]

Much more festival info here:
http://www.celticfest.net/index.html

Mark Your Calendar Now For This Fun Pocomoke Event!

TIME MACHINE: A Deadly Duel.

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April, 1878

Memphis Daily Appeal (Memphis, TN)

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TIME MACHINE PREVIEW..

The year is 1878 and two highly respected citizens of the lower Eastern Shore..the son of a judge, and a young lawyer.. meet in a life and death duel that has deadly consequences.  We'll post the full article here at The Pocomoke Public Eye this Sunday.

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Pocomoke Street Festival!

TIME MACHINE: JFK Visits Salisbury.

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A few days before the 1960 Maryland Democratic Primary John F. Kennedy toured several Eastern Shore towns including Salisbury.

(Ad, picture, and article excerpts from The Salisbury Times)


MAY 13, 1960

(JFK in Salisbury)  

 

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