Pocomoke City Drug Arrests - UPDATE

Many of us remember the drug busts that occured in Pocomoke City and various neighboring towns at the end of July 2011 into August of this year.  Thirty people alone from Pocomoke City were arrested and taken to jail.

That's where the stories and information ended for most of us.  A faithful reader and caring citizen of Worcester County took time to go through every name of  the Pocomoke arrests in the Maryland judiciary information, write the recent info,  and submit it to me.  And we appreciate it so much!!

Keep in mind that these trials are a few weeks away and there can be many changes.  Here are the most recent accounts: 

Pocomoke City Drug Arrests Update

Possession and Distribution Arrests-

Breon Ayres , 19 of Pocomoke City,  has retained  a public defender.  He is charged with 10 drug related offenses.  Jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11

Patrick L. Schoolfield, 28 of Pocomoke City, has retained a public defender.  He is charged with 3 drug related offenses.  Jury trial is scheduled for 10/12/11

Javon T. Schoolfield, 25 of Pocomoke City is charged with 8 drug related offenses.  A jury trial is scheduled for 10/12/11.  An attorney appearance has not yet been noted. 

Richard Wayne Williams, 36 of  Pocomoke City is charged with 6 drug related offenses.  A jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11 and a public defender has been reatained.

Donald E. Sturgis, 29 of Pocomoke City is charged with 5 drug related offenses and has retained a public defender.  Jury trial scheduled for 10/12/11.

Antonio L. Wise, 39 of Pocomoke City is due to be arraigned on 9/7/11 on 5 counts of drug related offenses.  He has been in contact with the public defender’s office.

Kaniesha L. Johnson, 18 of Pocomoke City has been charged with 5 counts of drug related offenses.  A jury trial is scheduled for 11/8/11.  She will be represented by the public defender’s office.

Martel L. Costen, 26 of Pocomoke City was charged with 3 counts of drug related offenses and has a jury trial scheduled for 10/12/11.   A public defender has been retained.

Minaster F.N. Wright, 55 of Pocomoke City is due to be arraigned on 9/7/11 on 10 counts of drug related charges.  An attorney appearance has not yet to be noted.



Honiss W. Cane, 40 of Pocomoke City is charged with 3 drug related offenses and has retained the services of private defense attorney Michael Farlow.   A jury trial scheduled for 10/12/11 has been postponed.  A new trial date has not yet been set.

Gabriel D. Hayes, 34 of Pocomoke City, has retained a public defender and is charged with 5 drug related offenses.  Jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11.

Broadus L. Mason, 32 of Pocomoke City, has retained a public defender and is charged with 3 drug related offenses.  A jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11.

Tamar G. Cutler, 27 of Pocomoke City is charged with 6 counts of drug related offenses.  A public defender's appearance has been filed and a jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11.

Gregory D. Snead, 23 of Pocomoke City is due to be arraigned on 9/7/11 on 5 drug related counts.  An attorney appearance is not yet noted.

Eric V. Bishop, 55 of Pocomoke City has had a jury trial scheduled for 11/8/11 postponed.  New trial date is not yet set.  He is charged with 16 drug related offenses and has retained the services of a public defender.

Marcus D. Fletcher, 36 of Pocomoke City is charged with 9 drug related offenses and a jury trial is scheduled for 10/11/11.  An attorney appearance is not yet noted.

Devin D. Bryant, 22 of Pocomoke City has a court hearing on 9/23/11.  He is charged with 5 drug related offenses and is represented by a public defender.

Other Arrests-

Tyrone K. Nixon is charged with 3 counts of possession and a District Court trial date is set for 11/12/11.  An attorney's appearance is not yet noted. 

Sharon R. Benoit, 49 of Pocomoke City has been charged with a common nuisance for allegedly allowing her house to be used by drug abusers.   She is represented by a public defender and a jury trial is scheduled for 11/8/11.

*This is all tenative and can change*

Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Dept. Called To Excavator Fire

Fire can turn up anywhere.  And unless it's a camp fire or control burn or the small flames from candles on a birthday cake, we hope it never finds its way into our lives for any reason.

With the farming season beginning to slow for the year this is what a farmer did not need.  Eguipment is not cheap!

From the Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company website:

August 29-11 4:50 p.m.

The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co responded to an excavator fire, located on Hayward Road, in Somerset County. When firefighters arrived they found the piece of equipment blazing from the engine compartment. Quick action by the fighters kept the fire from spreading.

There were on injuries reported.

NEW VIDEO!!

This surprised me and pleases me a greatly  Some think firefighting   is no big deal.  Regardless of the type of fire EVERY fire is an important matter that needs to be tended to in the least amout of time.

These guys can do that job and do it very well.

To see more photos and more new video go to:

http://pocomokefire.com/

TIME MACHINE ... When The Pocomoke Fire Siren Sounded For A Very Unique Reason; Describing Local Towns In 1800; 1950's Music Concerns!

September, 1953
(This is the fire siren story)

At the 'ol ball game!

During the days of a 1953 protest by Pocomoke City's baseball team in the Central Shore League over the postponement of a play-off game between Pocomoke and Crisfield, legendary Salisbury Times Sports Editor Ed Nichols recalled an incident from more than a decade earlier:

One memorable night years ago the tool shed at the Pocomoke City ball park was getting a battering.

Inside was an umpire, Ed Toach, we believe, who the hostile fans wanted to get their hands on. He'd done 'em wrong they screamed.

The chief of police extinguished the hot tempers finally by having the fire siren blown loud and long. The only fire blazing in Pocomoke then was around that tool shed. This mournful screeching stimulated the curiosity of the angry crew. Off they hustled up town to find out they had been tricked.

But it was too late. Toach was hustled out of town, saved by the fire bell.

They were the old blood and thunder days of the Eastern Shore (D) League, 1937-1941.

Footnote: The later dispute in 1953 was in the news for a number of days and was written about in detail. For anyone who might be interested in reading those articles contact me at tkforppe@yahoo.com and I'll email them to you.


May, 1884

(The Denton Journal)

A Philadelphia correspondent of the Marylander, published at Princess Anne, Somerset County, has found in an old geography some interesting descriptions of Eastern Shore towns as they were in 1800.

(Lower Eastern Shore towns described)

Snow Hill is a port of entry. It is situated on the east side of the Pocomoke River, and is built upon a remarkable sand hill, as white as snow. The tide rises about two feet and a half; the river opposite the town is ten feet deep. The town contains about 70 houses, principally old low wooden buildings. It has a court house, a jail, a Presbyterian and an Episcopal Church. A bridge is built over the river, which is here about 10 yards wide. Snow Hill was established in 1686. The lands for miles around are sandy and barren.

Salisbury contains about 35 houses and an Episcopal Church, and was established in 1732. The inhabitants trade with Baltimore,in lumber, which is conveyed down the river about three miles in flat-bottomed boats, where it is received by larger vessels.

Princess Anne, a post town, and the seat of justice for Somerset County. It is situated at the head of the Manokin River, 15 miles from its entrance into Pocomoke Sound, and contains about 40 dwellings and an elegant Episcopal Church. A bridge is built over the river. Near the west end of the bridge is a Presbyterian Church. Princess Anne was established in 1732, and is 153 miles from Washington city.

Of Deal's Island the book has the following account: "Devil's Island is about four miles long and one and three-quarter miles broad, containing 2,800 acres. Demiquarter is a small island contiguous to Devil's Island. Both islands consist mostly of marsh, not withstanding they have several families living on them."

Footnote: In 1800 Newtown was just a very small settlement along the river in the area that is present day Pocomoke City, however growth was on the horizon. Norma Miles and Robin Chandler-Miles write in their book Images of America Pocomoke City "By 1809, nine lots had been sold, and by 1820, more than 150 people were living in the area in 28 dwellings and supporting seven or eight small businesses." The 1800 geography listed Cambridge as having about 50 houses, and Easton about 200 dwellings.


ACROSS THE USA

What Some Were Saying In The 1950's About Rhythm & Blues, Elvis Presley, and Rock & Roll.

March, 1955
(Opening portion of article)

HOLLYWOOD, March 16 (UP)- The current craze among teen-agers for rhythm-and-blues songs with racy lyrics has become a sizzling controversy around the country. A rhythm-and-blues tune, or "R & B," as devotees call it, has a jazz two-beat that some musicians call "barbaric" or "dirty." Usually there's a honking saxophone behind the blues-whaling lyrics.

But one anti-R&B disk jockey, Peter Potter of "Jukebox Jury," snorted today it isn't the music the kids go for "but the filthy lyrics."

"Teach Me Tonight" is what Potter calls a "watered down R & B." When the DeCastro Sisters' record of that song first appeared, several columnists blasted the lyrics that proclaim among other things, "Graduation's almost here my love, teach me tonight."


September, 1956

A Parade Magazine feature article opened with the following:

As most Americans know by now no entertainer in history has provoked so violent a hatred in one age bracket of the public and so fanatical a loyalty in another as Aaron Elvis Presley.

This guitar strumming Tennessean of 21 who can read no music, who sports a ducktail haircut and 3-inch sideburns, who wiggles like a snake as he chants rock 'n' roll love lyrics, has in little more than a year skyrocketed from unknown truck driver to the most controversial singer in the nation.

Sociologists denounce him as the outlet for mass teenage sex feelings. Clergymen call him a riot inciter. Parents describe his act as obscene, indecent, savage, degenerate. John Crosby, widely respected TV critic terms him "unspeakably vulgar."

Hollywood columnist Hedda Hopper writes: "I applaud parents of teenagers who work to get the blood and horror gangster stories off TV. They should work harder against the new alleged singer, Elvis Presley." And from England music critic Tom Richardson chimes in: "I have never met Elvis Presley, but already I dislike him...I know that this man is dangerous."


May, 1957

Writing in the San Mateo Times writer Bob Foster's column titled Rock 'N' Roll Hurts TV 'Your Hit Parade' included these comments:

The fact is the music is completely out of the hands of the "Hit Parade" people. There is so much Rock 'N Roll on the show that adult audiences cringe instead of enjoying the goings on. Ten thirty PM Saturday on NBC is rapidly becoming a time to avoid than to wait for.

This music is exceedingly bad music sung by artists with about as much talent as the average high school glee club member. The music and its proponents are killing one of TV's here-to-fore finest shows.


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. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

TIME MACHINE Preview ... When The Pocomoke Fire Siren Sounded For A Very Unique Reason; Describing Local Towns In 1800; 1950's Music Concerns!

Once long ago when authorities sounded the Pocomoke City fire siren loud and long it wasn't due to a fire or an accident or a warning or test, and it accomplished its unusual purpose!

Some area towns are described as they were in 1800... and from ACROSS THE USA criticism abounds about the music teenagers are listening to in the 1950's!

It's this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!

(Rescheduled from last Sunday due to Hurricane Irene.)


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Notes and Photos On The Crisfield Mud Bog

This Saturday will be the last time the mudbogging events will be held in Crisfield.  The last races of the season will be held at the Gumboro track.

The weather for Saturday- so far- will be clear and NO rain.  After the amount of rainfall last weekend there should be NO shortage on mud!  Cooler weather is predicted too.  That's a wonderful thing since the last race held in July was a real scorcher once the breeze stopped.

 Haven't done my homework this time.... No word  from some of the 187 East Performance  Team.  I do know that the 'Gray Ghost'  now (or will soon) has a second truck in tow. Lee has left 'The Gray Ghost' for Lori Ann.  And I know that 'Sod Buster' has had a make over and isn't the 'Sod Buster' anymore.  No word from 'All Night Soldier' either.  But no news most of the time is good news.

'In The Mix' has had damaged parts replaced, lost parts found and replaced and is ready for another beating and banging that it always gets while treading the 200 feet of mud.  I'm not sure I'm ready for that race....but I will be.

'Short and Sassy' has been weaned off water, problem corrected and didn't have to go to rehab thanks to Odie.  I personally hope that the TLC from the Mud Doctor back in July and TLC from Odie 'Short and Sassy' will finally travel the 200 feet with the speed I have been waiting for all summer!  (Do you hear me Mud Doctor and Odie?)

Hope to see you there and here's hoping there will be a potty in the pit section we can use!  Walking that distance just doesn't cut it.  Here are some photos from the last race.

First time racer (below)to the Crisfield mud bog. During inspection he found out that his truck didn't meet the rules for his class. So.... determined on racing he made the necessary changes just in time.

While on the other hand another driver was let slide even though his truck didn't meet the requirements set for his class. Gee............Which is best? To obey the rules and play fair or to take advantage of them, or bend them, simply because you helped make the rules..... Be sure you check the rules before you decided to play in the mud.



There's always plenty of friends



He just can't wait to grow into Uncle Barry's driving seat!





Marion Fire Department



Crisfield Elks

~SEE YOU THERE!!~

Wrong Way Driver Causes Five Car Accident

According to 911 dispatch, at approximately 2:48 Thursday afternoon an elderly woman was traveling in the wrong direction along Route 13 in Accomac causing an accident that involved 4 cars.


The accident occured in front of Fairdale Farm Tractor and Equipment.  A Maryland Transport Helicopter was called in, but was later canceled.


Four people involved in the accident were transported to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital.


Onancock, Tasley, Parksley and Onley Fire Departments responded to the scene, along with the Virginia State Police.

Source; shoredailynews

Come Enjoy The Fun! ~ Crisfield Mud Bog

SATURDAY

SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Crisfield Elks
Admission $7 children 10 and under FREE

Registration 9:30 to 12:30

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

ALL proceeds will be donated to the 
 Crisfield Elks and Marion Fire Department

For more information go to http://www.crisfieldmudbog.com/

Events start 1:00

Emergency Alert Signals To Sound On Saturday

Saturday, September 3, 2011 

Worcester County emergency alert signals will sound from area fire sirens.

A steady alert tone will sound at 10:00 a.m. for approximately one minute.

The signals are tested the first Saturday of each month.

 In the event of an actual emergency, the sirens would be used as additional means to warn the surrounding communities of imminent danger and the need to tune to either radio, television or the internet for information.
　

~Fire Department BBQ Chicken THIS Saturday~

This Weekend At The Mar-Va Theater

The Smurfs

Friday & Saturday

Sept 2nd & 3rd

Time: 7PM

Tickets: $5

When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world and into ours -- in fact, smack dab in the middle of Central Park. Just three apples high and stuck in the Big Apple, the Smurfs must find a way to get back to their village before Gargamel tracks them down. 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office Seeking Sex Offender

SNOW HILL — Worcester County Sheriff's are looking for a registered sex offender who failed to re-register after moving.

Deputies are searching for Joshua Aaron Baker, 32, whose last known address was on Swordfish Drive in West Ocean City. He is a Tier 3 sex offender, the sheriff's office said, the most serious of three available sex offender categories, and must register as such for life.

Baker also has two other warrants for his arrest on unrelated criminal and traffic matters in the Worcester County Circuit Court, the sheriff's office said.

To offer information regarding this investigation, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at (410) 632-1111.

 Tipsters may also call to provide information through lines maintained by Maryland Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

Source;  http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110901/NEWS01/110901009/WORCESTER-Sheriff-s-office-seeking-sex-offender?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Alex Schooley, Louisville High School Football Player, Penalized For Tribute To Dead Friend (VIDEO)

high school football player's tribute to a deceased friend in last Friday's season opener may have cost his team the game. After Louisville High School receiver Alex Schooley scored the go-ahead touchdown to put his team up 26-24 with 1:15 left in the game against Walsh Jesuit in Ohio, he pointed to the sky as a tribute to a close friend who died in a car accident last week.

The referee, however, threw a flag after in the middle of the gesture and penalized Schooley for excessive celebration, giving Walsh Jesuit excellent field position. They drove down the field and scored a 29-yard field goal to win the game.

According to Cleveland’s WJW-TV, many in Louisville thought the call was inappropriate. But Assistant Ohio High School Athletic Association Commissioner Henry Zaborniak said the correct call was made because "any prolonged gesture that draws attention to himself is a foul."

He made "a simple gesture to heaven," a grandparent of a Louisville player told the Associated Press.

In the NFL, players have also been fined or prevented from paying tribute to friends and loved ones who they have lost.
In 2008, Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark etched the number 21 in his eye black as a tribute to the late Sean Taylor, his former teammate when Clark was a Washington Redskin. The league fined him $5,000.

After Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry passed away, then-teammate Chad Ochocinco planned on wearing his jersey as a tribute. But the league rules prohibit it and wouldn't let the NFL Players Association reimburse him for any fine that he would have received.

Two Dead Adult Sea Turtles Wash Ashore

Leatherback Turtle

SOUTHERN SHORES, N.C.- Two dead adult sea turtles washed up on the Outer Banks near Southern Shores on Wednesday.

One was a leatherback turtle, the other a loggerhead turtle.  A necropsy was performed on the leatherback turtle by workers at the Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education.

Loggerhead Turtle

No cause of death has been determined for either  turtle yet.

Both turtles were disposed of by the Town of Southern Shores after study by turtle eperts.

Source;  http://www.wvec.com/home/Two-sea-turtles-was-ashore-in-Southern-Shores-128846253.html

More Great Food Today At Shore Beef and BBQ

If your are traveling to your weekend destination during the Labor Day weekend plan to have lunch at Shore Beef and BBQ

THURSDAY SPECIAL

Everyone's going to love this lunch special!

1/2 Rack of Ribs w/side

and drink

$9.95

(Better ask for extra napkins)

And if available

Buy  some fresh fruits and vegetables

Summer is fading fast and these seasonal goodies won't be around much longer.

Route 13 South

T's Corner

Maryland Takes Multi-Million Dollar Hit For Closing Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Md. - Maryland took a huge hit, after Hurricane Irene shut down Ocean City, and now the numbers are in to confirm it.

Wednesday, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced a $2,000,000 revenue loss. Tourist numbers aren't nearly where they should be right now in Ocean City, but businesses and the state will take anything they can get right now. Hurricane Irene cost the beach town an estimated 2 million dollars in revenue; most of that is sales tax. Officials estimate they lost about $60,000 in gas tax revenue because of cancelled weekend travel, more than $45,000 in uncollected tolls. Additionally, Ocean City estimates it lost about $40,000 in admission and amusement tax revenue.

Julie Warren opened a bike rental shop one week before Irene hit. The storm was a rude awakening for this new business owner. "It surely was a disappointment for us to miss 3 days worth of business, that's for sure," admits Warren. "However on the other side of it, we would much rather them be prepared, and make take the precautions and make sure.  We are a family business, so I want my family safe."

With beautiful weather, and the Labor Day holiday on the horizon, all are hoping tourists will flock back to the beach. The Pazzani's of New Jersey missed the first days of their vacation, but made it down to finish the week. "We made it!  We made it down and the weather's been beautiful." Franchot says another round of revenue estimates are scheduled to be released in mid-September.

Source;  http://www.wmdt.com/story/15372497/maryland-takes-multi-million-dollar-hit-for-closing-ocean-city

Crews Working To Reopen Assateague



Parking Lot/February 2010



ASSATEAGUE -- Officials at Assateague Island National Seashore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge are scrambling to reopen Assateague beach by the holiday weekend after Hurricane Irene destroyed the parking lots, depositing up to 18 inches of sand in some places.

The storm also created a breach at least 100 yards wide just north of the parking area joining Swan's Cove with the Atlantic Ocean.

"None of the damage was minor," said Refuge Manager Lou Hinds, adding "the best-case scenario" is to have 200-300 parking spaces available this weekend.

There are usually 961 parking spaces at the beach.

Hinds said the U.S. Park Service found more damage than was first thought. The latest plan officials are considering is to rebuild whatever spaces can be put in place by the weekend, then stop until spring because the demand for parking goes down after Labor Day and there is "a high probability it would only get washed away" during winter storms, he said.

The beach remained closed to visitors during the last full week of the summer season as workers using heavy equipment attempted to rebuild as many of the parking spaces as possible before Labor Day weekend, when thousands of tourists traditionally flock to the refuge and seashore.

The refuge reopened Tuesday under a temporary arrangement that includes opening a lifeguard-protected beach two miles north of the current recreational area, which visitors can access by bicycle or on foot.

In recent years the beach parking lots at times were completely full during holiday weekends, with one vehicle being allowed onto the refuge as another left.

"We knew this day would come... It just happened the storm hit the weekend before Labor Day weekend," said Hinds, who in the past has warned local and federal officials of the need for a backup plan in case a storm wiped out beach parking during the tourist season.

The remnants of Hurricane Ida last year also destroyed the parking lots, but workers had time to rebuild them before the next summer, at a cost of $450,000.

Hinds accompanied Chincoteague Mayor Jack Tarr, Accomack County Supervisor Wanda Thornton and other Chincoteague officials on a tour to inspect the damage, as well as to see the northern beach, which he proposed to open as a temporary solution to provide beach access to visitors this week.

That area, including plans for up to 8.5 acres of parking, is also proposed as the permanent site for the recreational beach in the future in two of four alternatives listed in the refuge's Comprehensive Conservation Plan. The plan was unveiled at recent open houses at Assateague Beach and the Chincoteague Center and was the subject of two public input meetings in Melfa and Pocomoke City.

Thornton kept an upbeat attitude after viewing the damage, saying, "It isn't as bad as I anticipated -- I've seen it a whole lot worse."

She predicted the breach at Swan's Cove will fill in over time.

Thornton also said Labor Day is traditionally not as busy for the seashore as other holidays like July Fourth.

Donna Mason, owner of Waterside Inn, said while she had some cancellations from guests affected in their home areas by Irene, bookings were holding steady for the weekend.

"We're hoping for a good weekend," she said. "Just tell them Chincoteague is open for business."

The northern beach, accessible from the Swan's Cove Trail off the Wildlife Loop, will have lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., but it will have very limited facilities.

Refuge officials encourage visitors to bicycle to the refuge due to the lack of available parking.

Vehicles may enter the refuge, but can go only as far as the Herbert H. Bateman Educational and Administrative Center. Limited parking is available there, as well as at the lighthouse, which will be open normal hours, and at the wildlife loop.

In addition to destroying the parking lots, Irene left groups of Chincoteague ponies freely roaming the beach road and the Bateman Center parking lot after gates were opened ahead of the storm's arrival to allow the ponies to seek higher ground. The ponies are usually kept away from areas frequented by people.

Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company's Saltwater Cowboys at some point will round up the ponies, for the second time this summer, and return them to their customary grazing grounds. But refuge officials did not put a timetable on that effort, saying they are sensitive to the extra work volunteer fire and rescue personnel put in before, during and after the storm.

In the meantime, drivers should proceed cautiously to avoid harming ponies they encounter in the road or parking lots. Visitors should not approach the wild ponies.

Entrance fees to the refuge were waived this week during the recovery effort. The refuge is open during reduced daylight hours, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., with tentative plans to resume normal hours Friday.

Source;  http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110831/NEWS01/108310377/Crews-hurry-reopen-Assateague?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|frontpage

Nursing Director Faces Drug Fraud Charges

PRINCESS ANNE -- The nursing director at Manokin Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been charged with forging a prescription for oxycodone and trying to get it filled at a local pharmacy.

Pamela Brittingham Quillen, 39, of Jones Road in Pocomoke City, was arrested Aug. 24 by Maryland State Police, according to District Court records.

She was released the same day on $5,000 bond.

Quillen is accused of forging the signatures of Vincent Lewis, a physician's assistant who works at the nursing home, and Dr. Vel Natesan, a Salisbury internist, according to court documents.

The prescription was taken to Karemore Pharmacy in Princess Anne where a staff member contacted Natesan's office to verify it.

After a copy of the prescription was faxed to the doctor's office, Natesan and Lewis confirmed the signature was a forgery, police said.

Natesan's office manager then contacted state police.

State police obtained a surveillance video from the store and showed it to the nursing home's administrator, Bonnie Stone, who identified Quillen, according to court records.

The time on the tape, about 11 a.m. Aug. 22, coincided with a time when Quillen left work to run errands, police said.

A trial date has been set for Oct. 14 in District Court in Princess Anne.

Source;  http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20110831/NEWS01/108310382/Nursing-director-faces-drug-fraud-charges

Sanford, Virginia Area/ Tall Pines Harbour Campground

Sanford, Virginia Area

 After Hurricane Irene

August 27, 2011

Flooded side streets and roads

A few trees toppled and lots of limbs.

The road running through Sanford leading to Saxis, Va. was blocked for a period of time.

The fact that there was water in the road didn't stop alot of drivers.

Quite frankly, we have experienced nor'easters (that have gotten no attention at all) much worse than Hurrican Irene.

Campers were evacuated from the campground last week a day before Irene hit the Eastern Shore.

Saturday night the main road leading to the entrance was covered in water.  By Sunday afternoon the roads were nearly clear.

The owners of Tall Pines Harbour Campground, along with volunteers have worked with great speed this week to clear the campground of debris and to ready it for the long weekend.

The campground  is open and WILL be open for the Labor Day Holiday weekend.

TIME MACHINE Preview ... When The Pocomoke Fire Siren Sounded For A Really Unusual Reason, Description Of Area Towns In 1800, 1950's Music Concerns!

After bowing out last weekend for Hurricane Irene the TIME MACHINE returns this Sunday.

Once long ago authorities sounded the Pocomoke City fire siren loud and long but you'll never guess why, and it accomplished its most unusual purpose!

A look at some local towns as they existed in 1800... and from ACROSS THE USA criticism abounds about the music teenagers are listening to in the 1950's!

It's this Sunday on 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. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Fall Festival In Donwtown Pocomoke

POCOMOKE CITY -- The Pocomoke City Downtown Association is in the planning stages for its annual

Fall Festival, which will include new activities, entertainment, events and fun for the entire family.

Organizers are continuing to expand the exhibitor areas for arts and crafts, and food vendors, and would like to invite vendors to attend.


The festival takes place in downtown Pocomoke City near the Delmarva Discovery Center and the historic Pocomoke River drawbridge, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 8.


Application deadline is Sept. 23. For more information and for a vendor application, call the Chamber at 410-957-1919.

Crisfield Mud Bog

MUD BOG THIS SATURDAY

Saturday September 3, 2011

This will complete the series of mudbogs scheduled to be held in Crisfield.

Remaining mudbogs will be held in Gumboro.

More info for events will be posted soon.