SERVING LUNCH
AT THEIR
NEW CHURCH LOCATION
WEDNESDAY LUNCH SPECIAL
Special Pit Beef Sandwich/ with Side
and Drink ~ $7.50
SERVING HOURS:
11:00 to 3:00
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Eastern Shore Madrigal Singers, Santa Train/ Other Christmas Entertainment
Christmas season is here and several traditional Christmas season events are happening this weekend. The Eastern Shore Madrigal Singers will perform their annual Christmas concerts Friday evening at7:30 PM at the Nandua High School Auditorium. Two WESR radio personalities will appear in the program. Saturday morning hostess Christy Northam will begin her second season with the singers and afternoon personality Will Russell will have an acting part during the program. Tickets can be purchsed at the Book Bin in Onley as well as other locations. There will be two shows Friday night at 7:30 PM and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 PM.
Tickets are on sale at the Book Bin Four Corner Plaza, Marsh Jewelers, Runningers Pharmacies in Parksley and Onancock, H&H Pharmacies in Chincoteague and Oak Hall,Taylor Bank in Pocomoke City,
Bonnie's Bounty at T's Corner and Rayfield's Pharmacies in Nassawadox and Cape Charles.
Also the Santa Train will make it's run this weekend. The train will start at Cape Charles Saturday morning at 9 AM and make it's way up the Shore stopping at several times during the run. Santa will greet children at each stop up the line. The train will stop at:Cape Charles, 9:00 a.m.
Cheriton, 9:50 a.m.
Eastville, 10:20 a.m.
Nassawadox, 11:25 a.m. Exmore, 12:05 p.m.
Painter, 1:00 p.m.
Melfa, 1:35 p.m.
Onley, 2:15 p.m. Parksley, 3:10 p.m.
All stores will be having an Open House.
Santa will be arriving at 10am on the Onley Fire Truck.
Pictures with Santa will be available 10am-2pm Support the Blue Crab Bay Relay for Life Team.
Accomack Community Band 11am to 12pm.
Nandua High School Chorus will be caroling 12pm to 1pm.
Finally, Cape Charles will have their Grand Illumination Saturday December 3 at 6:30 PM at Central Park in Cape Charles.
Source; shoredailynews.com
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Metal Theft Arrests Are Made - Warrants Issued
The result of these thefts amounted to thousands of dollars worth of property loss and damages being incurred by the victims. During this investigation, suspects were developed, and subsequently, warrants were obtained against several individuals.
Kyle Branden Binder, 20 of Wattsville, was arrested on November 10, 2011 and charged with seven counts of grand larceny. Binder was released on a $14,000 PR bond.
Joshua Lee Brown, 23 of Sanford, was arrested on November 10, 2011 and charged with six counts of grand larceny. Brown was released on a $10,000 PR bond.
Antonio Orlando Flores, 23 of Bloxom, was arrested on November 4, 2011 and charged with six counts of grand larceny and one count of trespassing. Flores was released on a $1,000 secured bond.
Jonathon Gene Mears, 25 of Nelsonia, was arrested on November 19, 2011 and charged with seven counts of grand larceny. Mears was released on a $3,500 secured bond.
Arrest warrants have also been issued for Joseph Taylor Young, 20 of Bloxom, for 1 count of grand larceny and one count of trespassing. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Young are asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation into these incidents is continuing and additional charges are expected.
Source; shoredailynews.com
No More Turkey???
If you're tired of turkey leftovers or if you are lucky enough to have run out of turkey here's a nice change if you like seafood, or better yet, fish................
How about a 50 pound, 48 inch long Striped Bass for dinner?
The weight may not be exact because the scale used to weigh the catch of the day only measured up to 50 pounds. And the fisherman will recieve a citation for his catch.
Not bad for a hard days work. According to the fisherman it WAS a hard days work - A fish that large isn't about to give up without a fight.
Theft of Metal - Berlin Man Charged
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: November 23, 2011
CBI Case # 10-0253
LOCATION: 10300 BLK Research Lane
Bishopville, MD
DATE: November 23, 2011
CBI Case # 10-0253
LOCATION: 10300 BLK Research Lane
Bishopville, MD
CHARGES:Burglary
Theft
MDOP
ACCUSED: Christopher Charles SIMONE, W/M 31yoa Berlin, MD.Theft
MDOP
NARRATIVE: On November 19, 2010 a Deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office took an initial report of a Burglary, Theft and MDOP from a Perdue Facility. There are several chicken houses and an office building on the property. The report was forwarded to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation for further investigation.
It was reported that entry was gained by forcing a door that secured the office building. Once entry was gained, access to the entire building was possible. The building was “gutted” for the valuable copper, aluminum and other precious metals. The interior walls and ceilings were damaged so that access could be gained these those metals.
SIMONE was immediately identified as a possible suspect after a neighbor reported seeing a vehicle registered to him in the immediate area. The same neighbor reported seeing a white male having similar physical characteristics to Simone walking across the Perdue property carrying buckets in the direction of where Simone’s vehicle was parked.
A lengthy and thorough search of invoices from area salvage yards where precious metals can be taken for cash was completed. Simone had many invoices in his name for the week prior to the initial report and they were for cooper and aluminum. The amounts are consistent with the estimated loss.
Based upon the above facts and the detailed investigation an Application for Charges was prepared for a District Court Commissioner’s review and consideration. As a result an Arrest Warrant was issued for SIMONE on the above charges.
On Wednesday, November 23, 2011 a Deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate SIMONE and place him in custody without incident. He was ultimately arraigned before a District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance pending a future court date.
Pocomoke City Christmas Parade Results- 2011
Pocomoke City
Christmas Parade
Winner's List 2011
CATEGORY | PRIZE | WINNER |
Judges Choice #1 | Plaque | Powellville VFC |
Judges Choice #2 | Plaque | The Island Boys |
Best Equestrian Unit | Plaque | Chinco. Drill Team |
1st Place | Plaque/ $150 | PES K-Kids |
2nd Place | Plaque / $125 | Beaver Dam Church |
1st Place | Plaque | Snow Hill ROTC |
2nd Place | Plaque | SDHS ROTC |
1st Place | Plaque | Lowes of Pocomoke |
2nd Place | Plaque | Bay Country 97.9 fm |
1st Place | Plaque / $150 | Atlantic General Hosp. |
2nd Place | Plaque / $125 | Dash Rescue |
1st & 2nd Dance/Cheer | Plaques | Dynamics/ Dance Loft |
Best Non-Motor Antique | Trophy | Princess Anne VFC |
Best Motor Antique | Trophy | Berlin VFC |
Best Modern Equipment | Trophy | Salisbury St. 2 |
Best Marching Fire Co. | Trophy | New Church VFC |
2nd Best Appearing Fire Co. | Trophy | Greenbackville VFC |
Best Appearing Fire Co. | Trophy | Parksley VFC |
1st Place | $100 &Trophy | St. Francis de Sales School |
2nd Place | $75 & Trophy | Salisbury Middle School |
1st Place | $150 Trophy | Snow Hill High School |
2nd Place | $100 & Trophy | Crisfield High School |
1st Place | $150 & Trophy | Mardela HIgh School |
2nd Place | $100 & Trophy | Cambridge HS |
Grand Champion Band | $100 & Trophy | Snow Hill High School |
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!
Monday, November 28, 2011
Pocomoke City Christmas Parade
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL
POCOMOKE CITY
CHRISTMAS PARADE !!
Pocomoke Christmas Parade Tonight!
Grab your gloves and warm coat! The turkey is gone and it's the first Monday after Thanksgiving!
That being so, it's time for one of the largest nighttime parades!!
The parade steps off at 7 PM SHARP
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed until Tuesday, November 29, at 7:00 p.m.
That being so, it's time for one of the largest nighttime parades!!
THE POCOMOKE CITY
CHRISTMAS PARADE
"Winter Wonderland"
Clowns, Marching units
Fire Departments
Equestrian Units, Floats
and of course
~SANTA CLAUS~
The parade steps off at 7 PM SHARP
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed until Tuesday, November 29, at 7:00 p.m.
Thanksgiving
I've been sort of missing in action the past few days but the holidays will do that sometimes. No, not Christmas shopping - turkeying. Dinner, as usual, was at my sisters on Thanksgiving day. That always takes lots of hours........all of us love being together.
I had my Thanksgiving dinner today like I always do. We like turkey sandwich's too.
But I'm back now and hopefully within a few days I'll get back into the swing of things.
There's lots going on in Pocomoke these next few days and I just hope I can keep up with the events.
Have a great day!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
TIME MACHINE ... 1922 Pocomoke City Fire Described
April, 1922
(The Frederick News Post- Frederick, Md.)
POCOMOKE CITY HALF IN ASHES; LOSS $2,000,000
Business And Resident Section Destroyed Yesterday
SOLDIERS ON GUARD
Pocomoke City, Md., April 17- More than half of the business section, including about fifty dwellings, of this city, were destroyed by the most disastrous fire in the history of the Eastern Shore yesterday. The heart of the business section including the telephone exchange, post office, Worcester Democrat office, and two hotels were wiped out. Fire companies from a dozen towns, within a radius of fifty miles, were called on for help. The flames were gotten under control about 6 o'clock last evening, and at time the damage was estimated at between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.
The conflagration left the town in darkness. Shortly before 6 o'clock the mayor of the town called on Governor Richie for protection. The latter sent word to Col. D. John Markey, this city, Commander of the First Regiment, Maryland National Guards, and he at once ordered Company I of Salisbury to guard the town until further orders.
The fire started in a stable early in the day and fanned by a high southerly wind spread with great rapidity. Almost from the start it was apparent the town was doomed unless assistance arrived quickly. It was then that about a dozen adjoining towns were called upon for assistance. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon 20 buildings in the heart of the business and new residence sections were in ashes. Last night the burned area was surrounded by soldiers.
Working its way with unbelievable rapidity to Market and Willow Streets, the two principal business streets of the city, the fire burned in both directions. Proprietors of scores of places and homes in the neighborhood, seeing that the fire was spreading, grabbed up books and other valuable papers and raced with them to outlying sections, where they placed them in other hands for safe keeping.
Then the proprietors hurried back and began the removal of their stocks or as much of their stocks as they could carry. It was impossible to get wagons close to their places of business because of the lines of hoses laid by the fire department and what was saved was carried away.
Most of the buildings were of frame construction and the high southerly wind, blowing toward the river and with the better part of the town before it, carried the fire from building to building. In some places it leaped great distances or was carried long distances by embers.
Guests in the Parker House and the Landing House made preparations to leave when it was seen that the fire was moving in the direction of these two hostelries. Most of the guests saved their effects before the two hotels caught fire. At 2 o'clock the Landing House was totally destroyed and the Parker House seemed doomed to a like fate.
Thousands of persons in all of the surrounding (areas) were en route to Pocomoke City by automobile to see the biggest fire which has visited the Eastern Shore in its history. Some traveled by automobile, some by horse and wagon, while others walked. Some living along the Pocomoke river came down in boats.
Despite the fact that the fire was threatening the entire city and everybody else seemed on saving their homes or their contents, the telephone girls stayed at the exchange and helped the town officials in summoning assistance from the other towns on the Shore. Most of these places have motor fire-fighting apparatus of late design and within a short time after the first call was sent out these machines started to arrive.
Good roads helped the motor apparatus to get to the scene and immediately on arrival the men jumped into the fight and threw the weight of their forces against the raging flames.
The water supply was in excellent shape, and while firemen worked diligently they were unable to stem the forward progress of the conflagration. Some of the destroyed buildings would have supplied sufficient work for three or four fire companies. The fact that 50 or more buildings were destroyed ... shows what a handicap the fire department faced.
Footnote: A New York Times report listed the loss at $600,000. In earlier years major fires occurred in Pocomoke City in 1888 and 1892.
TIME-SNIP ... January, 1927
The Eastern Shore Gas And Electric Company announced that Vienna had been selected as the site for construction of a modern steam turbine generating station. Salisbury, Cambridge, Pocomoke City, and Seaford had also been considered.
October, 1984
(The Capital- Annapolis, Md.)
Pocomoke City, Md., is one of 17 cities from coast to coast that have been named finalists in the 1984-85 "All American Cities" program, The National Municipal League's Citizen's Forum On Self-Government announced yesterday.
The 12-member jury that selects the winner next month in San Antonia, Texas, has said it looks for cities that try harder to solve local problems, rather than cities that claim to be problem free. Finalists were chosen from almost 100 formal entries.
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(The Frederick News Post- Frederick, Md.)
POCOMOKE CITY HALF IN ASHES; LOSS $2,000,000
Business And Resident Section Destroyed Yesterday
SOLDIERS ON GUARD
Pocomoke City, Md., April 17- More than half of the business section, including about fifty dwellings, of this city, were destroyed by the most disastrous fire in the history of the Eastern Shore yesterday. The heart of the business section including the telephone exchange, post office, Worcester Democrat office, and two hotels were wiped out. Fire companies from a dozen towns, within a radius of fifty miles, were called on for help. The flames were gotten under control about 6 o'clock last evening, and at time the damage was estimated at between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.
The conflagration left the town in darkness. Shortly before 6 o'clock the mayor of the town called on Governor Richie for protection. The latter sent word to Col. D. John Markey, this city, Commander of the First Regiment, Maryland National Guards, and he at once ordered Company I of Salisbury to guard the town until further orders.
The fire started in a stable early in the day and fanned by a high southerly wind spread with great rapidity. Almost from the start it was apparent the town was doomed unless assistance arrived quickly. It was then that about a dozen adjoining towns were called upon for assistance. At 2 o'clock in the afternoon 20 buildings in the heart of the business and new residence sections were in ashes. Last night the burned area was surrounded by soldiers.
Working its way with unbelievable rapidity to Market and Willow Streets, the two principal business streets of the city, the fire burned in both directions. Proprietors of scores of places and homes in the neighborhood, seeing that the fire was spreading, grabbed up books and other valuable papers and raced with them to outlying sections, where they placed them in other hands for safe keeping.
Then the proprietors hurried back and began the removal of their stocks or as much of their stocks as they could carry. It was impossible to get wagons close to their places of business because of the lines of hoses laid by the fire department and what was saved was carried away.
Most of the buildings were of frame construction and the high southerly wind, blowing toward the river and with the better part of the town before it, carried the fire from building to building. In some places it leaped great distances or was carried long distances by embers.
Guests in the Parker House and the Landing House made preparations to leave when it was seen that the fire was moving in the direction of these two hostelries. Most of the guests saved their effects before the two hotels caught fire. At 2 o'clock the Landing House was totally destroyed and the Parker House seemed doomed to a like fate.
Thousands of persons in all of the surrounding (areas) were en route to Pocomoke City by automobile to see the biggest fire which has visited the Eastern Shore in its history. Some traveled by automobile, some by horse and wagon, while others walked. Some living along the Pocomoke river came down in boats.
Despite the fact that the fire was threatening the entire city and everybody else seemed on saving their homes or their contents, the telephone girls stayed at the exchange and helped the town officials in summoning assistance from the other towns on the Shore. Most of these places have motor fire-fighting apparatus of late design and within a short time after the first call was sent out these machines started to arrive.
Good roads helped the motor apparatus to get to the scene and immediately on arrival the men jumped into the fight and threw the weight of their forces against the raging flames.
The water supply was in excellent shape, and while firemen worked diligently they were unable to stem the forward progress of the conflagration. Some of the destroyed buildings would have supplied sufficient work for three or four fire companies. The fact that 50 or more buildings were destroyed ... shows what a handicap the fire department faced.
Footnote: A New York Times report listed the loss at $600,000. In earlier years major fires occurred in Pocomoke City in 1888 and 1892.
TIME-SNIP ... January, 1927
The Eastern Shore Gas And Electric Company announced that Vienna had been selected as the site for construction of a modern steam turbine generating station. Salisbury, Cambridge, Pocomoke City, and Seaford had also been considered.
October, 1984
(The Capital- Annapolis, Md.)
Pocomoke City, Md., is one of 17 cities from coast to coast that have been named finalists in the 1984-85 "All American Cities" program, The National Municipal League's Citizen's Forum On Self-Government announced yesterday.
The 12-member jury that selects the winner next month in San Antonia, Texas, has said it looks for cities that try harder to solve local problems, rather than cities that claim to be problem free. Finalists were chosen from almost 100 formal entries.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
TIME MACHINE Preview ... 1922 Pocomoke City Fire Described
A next day account of Pocomoke City's devastating fire of 1922.
It's this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!
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It's this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!
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~Delmarva Discovery Center~
Saturday, November 26, 2011
NOTE: Stop by Delmarva Discovery Center TODAY (Saturday) and see artist Wally Makuchal, Jr. at work.
The regionally and nationally awarded works of brothers Wally and Paul Makuchal will be on display in the changing exhibit room during the remainder of November and through December.
NOTE: Stop by Delmarva Discovery Center TODAY (Saturday) and see artist Wally Makuchal, Jr. at work.
This is the perfect opportunity to see how some of these amazing pieces were created.
Wally will be starting at 10 AM, so be sure to stop by.
Christmas In Pocomoke !
GREAT THINGS DELMARVA
Sunday, November 27, 2011
7:30 AM
Mayor Bruce Morrison will be talking about what many hope will become a Christmas tradition.....
CHRISTMAS IN POCOMOKE !
Thursday, November 24, 2011
TIME MACHINE ... THANKSGIVING
November, 1882
(The Denton Journal)
Thanksgiving Day
The following Thanksgiving proclamation has been issued by President Arthur:
"In conformity with a custom, the annual observance of which is justly held in honor by this people, I, Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, do hereby set apart Thursday, the 30th day of November, a national day of thanksgiving. The blessings demanding our gratitude are numerous and varied. For the peace and amity which subsist between the public and all the nations of the world; for the increasing friendship between the different sections of the land; for liberty, justice and constitutional government; for the devotion of our people to our free institutions and their cheerful obedience to mild laws; for the constantly increasing strength of the republic while extending its privileges to fellow-men who come to us; for improved means of internal communication and the increased facilities of intercourse with other nations; for the general prevailing health of the year; for the prosperity of all our industries, the liberal return for the mechanic's toil, affording a market for the abundant harvests of the husbandman, for the preservation of the national faith and credit; for wise and generous provision to effect the intellectual and moral education of our youth; for the influence for the conscience of a restraining and transforming religion, and for the joys of home; for these, and many other blessings, we should give thanks.
Wherefore, I do recommend that the day above designated be observed throughout the country as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer, and that the people ceasing from their daily labors and meeting in accordance with several forms of worship, draw near to the throne of Almighty God, offering to him praise and gratitude for the manifold goodness which he has vouchsafed to us, and praying that His blessings and His mercies may continue. And I further recommend that the day thus appointed be made a special occasion for deeds of kindness and charity to the suffering and the needy, so all who dwell within the land may rejoice and be glad in this season of national thanksgiving."
(The Denton Journal)
Thanksgiving Day
The following Thanksgiving proclamation has been issued by President Arthur:
"In conformity with a custom, the annual observance of which is justly held in honor by this people, I, Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, do hereby set apart Thursday, the 30th day of November, a national day of thanksgiving. The blessings demanding our gratitude are numerous and varied. For the peace and amity which subsist between the public and all the nations of the world; for the increasing friendship between the different sections of the land; for liberty, justice and constitutional government; for the devotion of our people to our free institutions and their cheerful obedience to mild laws; for the constantly increasing strength of the republic while extending its privileges to fellow-men who come to us; for improved means of internal communication and the increased facilities of intercourse with other nations; for the general prevailing health of the year; for the prosperity of all our industries, the liberal return for the mechanic's toil, affording a market for the abundant harvests of the husbandman, for the preservation of the national faith and credit; for wise and generous provision to effect the intellectual and moral education of our youth; for the influence for the conscience of a restraining and transforming religion, and for the joys of home; for these, and many other blessings, we should give thanks.
Wherefore, I do recommend that the day above designated be observed throughout the country as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer, and that the people ceasing from their daily labors and meeting in accordance with several forms of worship, draw near to the throne of Almighty God, offering to him praise and gratitude for the manifold goodness which he has vouchsafed to us, and praying that His blessings and His mercies may continue. And I further recommend that the day thus appointed be made a special occasion for deeds of kindness and charity to the suffering and the needy, so all who dwell within the land may rejoice and be glad in this season of national thanksgiving."
Wild Turkey Bourbon Wants Obama's Pardoned Thanksgiving Bird
WASHINGTON -- President Obama on Wednesday will take part in the long-running White House tradition of sparing a turkey from the Thanksgiving plate with an official pardon. The lucky bird may even have a job lined up afterward: Wild Turkey Bourbon wants to hire it as an official "spokesbird."What does that mean, exactly? The bird would strut its stuff as an attraction at Wild Turkey's distillery and, in return, would receive asylum from any sharp objects aimed at its neck.
Master distiller Jimmy Russell made his case bluntly, in a statement: "In a manner of direct speaking, we invite the President to give us the bird."
Russell pointed out that the Lawrenceburg, Ky., distillery's recent $50 million expansion, which enlarged the property to 134,000 square feet, would provide ample space for the bird to roam freely and live comfortably. Also, he added, there would be "no threat of future Thanksgiving-related job cuts."
For now, the bird and its alternate are supposed to head to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens after pardoning, where they're slated to serve as a main attraction during Christmas through Jan. 6. After that, they'll live out their days in a custom-built home at the estate.
Previously, birds pardoned from 2005 on had been sent to Disneyland, where they served as honorary grand marshals in the park's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Prior to that, the turkeys were shipped off to dubiously-named Frying Pan Park in western Fairfax County, Va. The change was made after allegations arose that the birds in Frying Pan didn't live long after their arrival.
The turkey's recent job offer is just one of several perks that come with a presidential pardon. Before the official ceremony, the turkey and alternate are staying at the swanky W Washington D.C. hotel, where they'll chow down on W Munchie Boxes filled with acorns, berries and corn.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
My Thanksgiving Turkey
My father entered me in a turkey shoot when I was just a tyke, probably about 10-12 years old. It was held at the old V.F.W. on Dun Swamp Rd. I remember all the men that entered the competition had nice full choke Brownings and/or similar high-dollar guns.
I had an old 12ga. Topper, single shot, cylinder open-ended muzzle, that cost around $25.00 brand new at the hardware store. Yep, the Lankford And Cutler hardware store. I was just as proud of that old gun as if it were a hand crafted Belgian made Browning. (Does anyone remember the old Lankford and Cutler hardware store?)
Anyway, I probably bought the old Topper with grass cutting money that I had saved. (think a young boy can walk into a store today and walk out with a shotgun?)
My father signed me up for the shoot and if I remember correctly I had to use the shell(s) that they provided. When it was my turn to shoot I was very nervous, as a young'un I had to get down on one knee to shoot because that old Topper was so light and it kicked so hard it would knock me back a couple of steps (or down) and every-time I did shoot it, it would always leave a bruise on my shoulder.
I got down on that one knee, I was shaking from anxiety so bad that the end of that old gun must have been moving an inch in all directions. I aimed down my 'open' sights and took my best shot at that tiny card, and when I pulled the trigger you could see the trees behind the target pole rock back in what looked like a 20 foot diameter circle from that old gun with no choke.
I watched as the competitors cards came in to the judging table, they were all peppered with shot, most dead on the money with hardly any paper left on the target card. As the judges examined the cards some were visually discarded, they were hit but the BB holes were not close enough to the tiny center dot of the target.
There was a small pile of cards that the judges saved back. The judges then took those cards and with a nautical chart divider, and a ruler, they would measure from the tiny dot in the center of the target to the closest BB hole left by the shooters shell. As I stood and waited I had still not seen my target. Did I miss completely with my old Topper because I was shaking so hard? because the old gun was not choked? Did I shoot the wrong target? All sorts of things were running through my head. I really wanted to bring that turkey home for my mother.
Now I've gone from nervous to confused and then to just sad because my target was nowhere to be seen. They must be saving me the embarrassment of missing completely.
Now after waiting patiently my father spoke up and asked where my target was. One of the old fellers started rummaging through the piles of targets and finally he found mine and held it up for my father to see and the old guy said "sorry he missed" and he tossed my target in the trash. My head just dropped in disappointment, I was a pretty good shot, I knew that I was nervous when I took the shot but I missed the whole target?
My father did his best to console me because he knew I wanted to bring that turkey home for Maw. We were about to leave and for some reason I decided that I wanted my target to take home with me. I made my way over to the trash can and asked one of the judges if it was ok if I took my target home with me. "No problem young man" said one of the judges, so I rummaged through the empty bottles, and the rest of the garbage until I found my target. I picked up the completely intact paper target and doubled checked that it was my target by reading my name on the back. When I flipped the paper target over to the back, low and behold there was one BB hole in it. "Dad, Dad, I didn't miss" I was ecstatic, I handed my Dad the target and a great big grin came on his face. He looked at me and said "good job boy" and he turned and started walking towards the judges table.
My father was standing in front of the judges with my target in hand, he reached it out to one of the judges and said "my boy didn't miss, you better take a better look". Now here we go again, I'm confused one more time. It just so happened that the judge that through my target in the trash is the judge that my father handed it too. You could see the blood fall from that judges face as he peered at my target with one tiny hole in it. The judge then handed my target to the other judge and again he just stared at it. I still had no idea what was going on. Then, the second judge took out his trusty nautical divider to measure the one single hole in my paper target and my father said "I don't think you'll need that"
After a few short minuets of my father giving the judges a quiet lecture we took my target and headed home.
When we returned home I was met by Maw and she of course asked me how I did. I handed her my target with one tiny BB hole right smack DEAD CENTER OF THAT TARGET and my father handed her my/her turkey.
sorry for the long rambling.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Virginia State Trooper, Two Motorists Injured In Crash
By Cindy Clayton
Lauren King
The Virginian-Pilot
A Virginia State Police trooper and two other motorists were injured in a crash on U.S. 13 on Wednesday.
The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. while Trooper L. Farlow was parked in a turn-off, north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, conducting speed enforcement, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya, agency spokeswoman.
A 2003 Nissan Murano was headed south on U.S. 13 when it ran off the left side of the road and slammed into the trooper's vehicle. The trooper's vehicle spun out and landed in a ditch. Farlow was knocked unconscious.
A Maryland man spotted the crash scene and used the trooper's patrol car radio to call for help, state police said.
Farlow and Jose Evans, 49, of Winterville, N.C., were each flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Farlow's injuries were considered serious but not life-threatening.
Victoria Poynter of Winterville, N.C., was taken to an Eastern Shore hospital. Evans and Poynter each had injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Evans was charged with reckless driving.
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-state-trooper-two-motorists-injured-crash
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| VA. State Police Photo |
Lauren King
The Virginian-Pilot
A Virginia State Police trooper and two other motorists were injured in a crash on U.S. 13 on Wednesday.
The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. while Trooper L. Farlow was parked in a turn-off, north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, conducting speed enforcement, according to Sgt. Michelle Anaya, agency spokeswoman.
A 2003 Nissan Murano was headed south on U.S. 13 when it ran off the left side of the road and slammed into the trooper's vehicle. The trooper's vehicle spun out and landed in a ditch. Farlow was knocked unconscious.
Farlow and Jose Evans, 49, of Winterville, N.C., were each flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Farlow's injuries were considered serious but not life-threatening.
Victoria Poynter of Winterville, N.C., was taken to an Eastern Shore hospital. Evans and Poynter each had injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
Evans was charged with reckless driving.
http://hamptonroads.com/2011/11/virginia-state-trooper-two-motorists-injured-crash
Turkey Shoot Tomorrow
ANNUAL
THANKSGIVING DAY
TURKEY SHOOT
November 24, 2011
Stockton Volunteer Fire Company
Shooting starts @ 7 AM
50/50 Raffles
Kids Rounds
Plenty of good food!
Police Plan to Patrol Virginia Roads Over Thanksgiving Holiday
It's called Operation C.A.R.E., Combined Accident Reduction Effort, but it's also because the officers do care enough to give up the holiday weekend with their families to keep you safe on the roads."This is strictly on a volunteer basis. The officers are not assigned to do it, but they volunteer. They step up," says Capt. Kelly Walker of the Waynesboro Police Department.
With many people traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday will be the Commonwealth's busiest travel day of the year.
"We'll see an influx of traffic into the city. You know visitors and also people that are just getting off the interstate to get a bite to eat," says Walker.
Along with all those extra drivers, extra officers are needed, even if it's only to be seen.
It doesn't matter if you're on the interstate or county roads, you'll likely be covered. State police say 75 percent of their officers will be on the road this holiday weekend. The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is planning a DUI checkpoint, and over in Waynesboro, extra police officers will be on hand on select patrols looking for speeders reckless drivers and drunk drivers.
"We want to ensure that the motorists get where there going and avoid distractions, to drive alcohol and drug free and to wear their safety belt," says Rossetti.
Source; http://www.whsv.com/news/headlines/Police_Plan_to_Patrol_Virginia_Roads_Over_Thanksgiving_Holiday_134358933.html
TIME MACHINE Preview ... 1922 Pocomoke City Fire Described
A next day account of Pocomoke City's devastating fire of 1922.
It's this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!
And check right here tomorrow for a TIME MACHINE Thanksgiving Day item.
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!
It's this Sunday on the Pocomoke Public Eye!
And check right here tomorrow for a TIME MACHINE Thanksgiving Day item.
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!
POCOMOKE CITY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE - COMING SOON!
A POCOMOKE CITY TRADITION
FOR OVER 35 YEARS
Monday night, November 28, 2011, Pocomoke City
Always held on the first Monday night after Thanksgiving, the Pocomoke parade has become an Eastern Shore tradition and will attract over 100 units from Maryland , Delaware and Virginia
Each year the parade features marching bands representing high and middle schools from seven counties in three states. Also featured will be beautifully decorated and lighted floats entered by schools, civic organizations, churches, and commercial enterprises.
equestrian units,
and of course Santa Claus
will round out the two-hour event, slated to kick-off
at 7:00 p.m. sharp.
The route will take the parade north on Market Street
beginning at 14th Street and ending at the Pocomoke River.
In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be postponed until Tuesday, November 29, at 7:00 p.m.
For more info: http://pocomokechristmasparade.com/Home_Page.html
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
~ A Special HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~
HAPPY ~20TH~ BIRTHDAY
COURTNEY BLOXOM
So many special wishes coming your way today and everyday.
You continue to be in our prayers.
Visit Courtney's facebook page: Prayers For Courtney Bloxom
Blind Man Says Paramedics Prevented Guide Dog From Traveling With Him
By Julie ScharperA 62-year-old blind man has filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice claiming Baltimore paramedics refused to allow his service dog to accompany him in an ambulance after he was struck by a car.
Curtis Graham Jr., a Marine who served in Vietnam, was on his way to the city's Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11 when he was hit by a car near his West Baltimore home. Paramedics would not allow Indo, his 2-year-old golden Labrador retriever, into the ambulance, Graham said.
They refused to take a service animal who I need very much," said Graham, who suffered minor injuries. "He is my eyes."
Baltimore City Fire Department spokesman Kevin Cartwright said the incident was under investigation. He confirmed that a blind man was struck by a car and taken to a hospital by ambulance, and said he believed the victim's guide dog had not been transported.
Cartwright said that to his knowledge, the department did not have a policy on service animals.
A spokesman for the National Federation for the Blind said first responders are "legally obligated to transport the service animal" under Maryland law.
"You're basically taking the blind person's way of understanding his environment away from him," said federation spokesman Chris Danielsen. "I have no idea what sort of irrational thought process was behind not letting the dog in the ambulance, but that is an act of discrimination," he said.
Graham said he had planned to take the subway to join in the city's Veterans Day parade, then head to the National Aquarium, where he volunteers at the information desk. Graham, a retired bus driver, has relied on a guide dog since 2006, when he lost his sight to glaucoma.
Graham said he and Indo were crossing Cold Spring Lane near Dolfield Avenue when a car making a left turn plowed into them.
"My dog took the blow because he was trying to protect me," he said. "By the grace of God, he wasn't hurt."
Graham said he was flung onto the hood of the car and carried about 10 feet before he rolled off. Paramedics quickly arrived and strapped Graham to a board to stabilize him, but balked when he said Indo needed to accompany him.
"They were going to leave my dog on the pavement, and I wasn't going to have it," he said. "I said, 'The hell you ain't. He's a service dog.' I said, 'If you don't take my dog, I ain't going.'"
Graham eventually called the apartment complex where he lives, and a maintenance worker came to retrieve Indo.
"He was upset and I was upset," Graham said of the dog. "He didn't want to go as they were taking me away in the ambulance."
Danielsen said guide dogs are highly trained and would not cause problems in an ambulance or a hospital. And, he said, it's a misdemeanor to separate a guide dog from a blind person.
Graham was taken to Sinai Hospital, where doctors determined he had bruises and swelling. He was treated and released. Graham said it was disorienting to be in the hospital without his guide dog.
"As far as I'm concerned, they violated my civil rights," he said. "We're partners, and it's against [the] law for them to separate the team."
Source; http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-ambulance-service-dog-20111121,0,1205811.story
Curtis Graham Jr., a Marine who served in Vietnam, was on his way to the city's Veterans Day parade on Nov. 11 when he was hit by a car near his West Baltimore home. Paramedics would not allow Indo, his 2-year-old golden Labrador retriever, into the ambulance, Graham said.
They refused to take a service animal who I need very much," said Graham, who suffered minor injuries. "He is my eyes."
Baltimore City Fire Department spokesman Kevin Cartwright said the incident was under investigation. He confirmed that a blind man was struck by a car and taken to a hospital by ambulance, and said he believed the victim's guide dog had not been transported.
Cartwright said that to his knowledge, the department did not have a policy on service animals.
A spokesman for the National Federation for the Blind said first responders are "legally obligated to transport the service animal" under Maryland law.
"You're basically taking the blind person's way of understanding his environment away from him," said federation spokesman Chris Danielsen. "I have no idea what sort of irrational thought process was behind not letting the dog in the ambulance, but that is an act of discrimination," he said.
Graham said he had planned to take the subway to join in the city's Veterans Day parade, then head to the National Aquarium, where he volunteers at the information desk. Graham, a retired bus driver, has relied on a guide dog since 2006, when he lost his sight to glaucoma.
Graham said he and Indo were crossing Cold Spring Lane near Dolfield Avenue when a car making a left turn plowed into them.
"My dog took the blow because he was trying to protect me," he said. "By the grace of God, he wasn't hurt."
Graham said he was flung onto the hood of the car and carried about 10 feet before he rolled off. Paramedics quickly arrived and strapped Graham to a board to stabilize him, but balked when he said Indo needed to accompany him.
"They were going to leave my dog on the pavement, and I wasn't going to have it," he said. "I said, 'The hell you ain't. He's a service dog.' I said, 'If you don't take my dog, I ain't going.'"
Graham eventually called the apartment complex where he lives, and a maintenance worker came to retrieve Indo.
"He was upset and I was upset," Graham said of the dog. "He didn't want to go as they were taking me away in the ambulance."
Danielsen said guide dogs are highly trained and would not cause problems in an ambulance or a hospital. And, he said, it's a misdemeanor to separate a guide dog from a blind person.
Graham was taken to Sinai Hospital, where doctors determined he had bruises and swelling. He was treated and released. Graham said it was disorienting to be in the hospital without his guide dog.
"As far as I'm concerned, they violated my civil rights," he said. "We're partners, and it's against [the] law for them to separate the team."
Source; http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-ambulance-service-dog-20111121,0,1205811.story
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