PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard medevaced an 18-year-old man Friday from the 59-foot charter fishing boat Crystal Dawn from the south side of the Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, N.C.
Crewmembers aboard the Crystal Dawn contacted Coast Guard Station Oregon Inlet watchstanders via VHF-FM channel 16 at approximately 11 a.m., reporting a crewmember was having difficulty breathing.
The watchstanders dispatched a crew aboard a 25-foot Response Boat - Small from the station to assist.
The crew arrived on scene, transferred the man from the Crystal Dawn to the Coast Guard boat and took him to the station, where he was met by awaiting Dare County emergency medical services personnel and taken to the Outer Banks Hospital.
"Although only a 14-minute case from start to finish, this case displayed all of the elements of a successful medevac," said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Steinhoff, the coxswain of the RB-S. "Excellent teamwork was displayed by the crew as they assisted the 18-year-old patient down a small and precarious Jacob's ladder to the response boat."
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Friday, June 21, 2013
Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell PLAYS BALL!!!
Chief Kelvin Sewell was honored to throw the first pitch out for the
Shorebirds Thursday evening June 20th during 1st Responder's Night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium.
Let it be known that his college baseball days are still
with him, the pitch was a strike; maybe we will see more of his baseball skills in the near future.
A thank you goes out to the Shorebirds and Zac Penman for allowing Chief Sewell to be a part of the Shores great pastime
for young and old alike. It was a delightful warm evening and the
Shorebirds flew to victory over Asheville for a 6-3 win.
(Hey Chief! You still have that college form!!)
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division Receives Grant From National ASPCA
This spring the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division received a grant from the National ASPCA for one thousand five hundred dollars.
This grant was used to stock an emergency response trailer with kennels and other supplies that will be used in emergency situations such as hurricanes. The trailer will be deployed to the pet friendly emergency shelter to house community member’s pets during the duration of their stay at the shelter.
This grant greatly helps the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division meet the needs of the community in times of emergencies such as hurricanes that impact our County.
Lt. Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
Pictured from left to right: Assistant Animal Control Chief Glen Grandstaff Animal Control Officer Wayne Young Animal Control Chief Sue Rantz |
This grant was used to stock an emergency response trailer with kennels and other supplies that will be used in emergency situations such as hurricanes. The trailer will be deployed to the pet friendly emergency shelter to house community member’s pets during the duration of their stay at the shelter.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Dale Smack (left) Assistant Animal Control Chief Glen Grandstaff |
This grant greatly helps the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division meet the needs of the community in times of emergencies such as hurricanes that impact our County.
Lt. Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
Next Launch June 24 from Wallops Flight Facility
June 20, 2013 launch NASA PHOTO |
The launch at 5:30 a.m. today carried experiments built by university instructors and students from across the country through the RockOn and RockSat-C programs conducted with the Colorado and Virginia Space Grant Consortia.
The programs are designed to provide participants an introduction to building small experiments that can be launched on sounding rockets. More than 100 students and instructors were at Wallops participating in the programs.
The experiments were carried to an altitude of 73 miles before descending by parachute and landing in the Atlantic Ocean. The payload was recovered, and the students will receive their experiments later today to begin analyzing the data collected.
Wallops’ next launch is scheduled for June 24. Two rockets will launch 15-seconds apart in support of the Daytime Dynamo experiment, which is a joint project between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA.
The project is designed to study a global electrical current called the dynamo, which sweeps through the ionosphere. The ionosphere stretches from about 30 to 600 miles above Earth and plays a crucial role in our day-to-day lives. For example, radio waves bounce off it as they travel from sender to receiver, and communications signals from satellites travel through it as well. A disruption in the ionosphere can disrupt these signals.
The first rocket scheduled for launch is a single-stage Black Brant V, which will collect data on the neutral and charged particles it travels through. The second rocket is a two-stage Terrier-Improved Orion. It will shoot out a long trail of lithium gas to track how the upper atmospheric wind varies with altitude. These winds are believed to be the drivers of the dynamo currents.
Since the launch is during the day, the lithium trails will not be highly visible to the naked eye.
Based on the approved range schedule, the rockets are set for launch between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. June 24. The backup launch days are June 25 and from June 28 to July 8.
The rockets will be visible to residents in the Wallops region. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 8 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launches.
Live coverage of the launch is available via UStream beginning at 8:30 a.m. on launch day at:http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
Launch status can be followed on launch day on Twitter at:http://www.twitter.com/NASA_Wallops and Facebook at:http://www.facebook.com/NASAWFF
Launch status also is available on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.
Further information on the Daytime Dynamo mission and NASA sounding rockets is available at:http://www.nasa.gov/soundingrockets
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Worcester County Health Department Investigates Rabid Raccoon Situation in Ocean City
Ocean City, Md. – Worcester County Health Department confirmed late yesterday afternoon that a raccoon that attacked a person in north Ocean City tested positive for rabies.
The health department was initially notified by a citizen on Tuesday morning about an aggressive raccoon near Northside Park that attacked one person. It was later learned that two more people were charged by what authorities believe is the same raccoon.
Rabies is an ongoing issue in Worcester County and affects local wildlife. The animals most frequently confirmed with rabies in the county are raccoons, followed by foxes, skunks, groundhogs and cats.
Any person, pet or other animal that may have had contact with this or other rabies suspect wildlife may be at risk of a rabies exposure. To report any contact with or exposure to this raccoon, call the Worcester County Health Department at 410-632-1100 or 410-352-3234. Any potential exposures should be reported immediately so that a risk assessment can be done.
If a pet has had contact with a wild or suspect animal, contact your veterinarian and the health department. Wounds found on an outdoor pet from an unwitnessed encounter should be treated as a possible rabies exposure. Appropriate management for your pet will be determined and currently vaccinated animals should be reboostered after exposure.
Reports of sick acting, aggressive wildlife or strays should be reported immediately so law enforcement can assess the situation and contain the suspect animal and minimize other exposure to pets or persons. Suspect rabid animals should then be made available for testing by the health department, where warranted.
The health department recommends the following tips to protect your pets and family from rabies exposure:
o Vaccinate pets and keep those vaccinations current. Maryland law requires vaccination against rabies for all dogs, cats and ferrets over 4 months of age. Rabies vaccinations (shots) have limited time of protection, so citizens should verify that their pets are CURRENTLY protected.
o Do not feed pets outdoors. Pet food, even the odor of it, in empty containers and on the ground draws wildlife. While looking for food is normal behavior for raccoons and foxes particularly in the spring when there are young to be fed, these animals may return to areas they frequent if they become rabid.
o Secure trash cans and dumpster lids for the same reason outlined above. Wild animals forage for food and minimizing food sources will discourage wildlife from coming to your property.
o Remove strays from the community. Stray cats are of particular concern, as they are competing for food with wildlife and have more opportunity for exposure to rabid wildlife, such as raccoons. Many of the fights with raccoons go unwitnessed, and are only noted after the cat becomes rabid. Cats are the most frequently identified rabid domestic animal.
o Report immediately to local law enforcement or animal control, any abnormally behaving or aggressive wild animal or stray, particularly if contact to humans or pets is imminent or has already occurred. A response can be made to the scene and assessment done of the animal’s behavior. DO NOT TOUCH bare-handed any pet that has fought with a wild or suspect rabid animal. Determination will be made as to the disposition of the offending animal and the need for rabies testing.
Worcester County Health Department
Worcester County Health Department
MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH ON I-95
(HALETHORPE, MD) – One person was injured early this morning in a three vehicle crash which occurred southbound I-95 in the area of I-695.
The driver of the Toyota Corolla is not being identified at this time pending notification of family members. The driver was transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment.
The driver of the first commercial vehicle is identified as Mazec (NMN) Kazimierz, 60, of Palm Coast, Florida. He was operating a Freightliner tractor with a trailer. The vehicle was hauling a load of water. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
The driver of the second commercial vehicle is identified as James W. Tisdale, 45, of Baltimore, Maryland. He was operating a Peterbilt truck. The vehicle was hauling linens. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack were dispatched to southbound I-95 about one-half mile prior to the I-695 interchange shortly after 4:00 a.m., this morning. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with CRASH team members responded to assist with the investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates that for unknown reasons, the Toyota was slowing or stopping in the travel portion of southbound I-95. The Freightliner tractor attempted to avoid the Toyota, but struck the vehicle on the left rear. The Peterbilt truck was unable to avoid the Toyota as well and struck it in the rear. The Peterbilt truck overturned, causing the vehicle’s fuel to spill onto the roadway. The Peterbilt truck came to rest across three lanes of traffic. Baltimore County Fire Department personnel responded to handle the fuel leak.
Due to the severity of the crash and the fuel leak involved, southbound I-95 was close for approximately five hours. Baltimore Police Department, Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration personnel assisted with the road closure and detours. Two lanes of traffic were opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. and the remainder of the road was opened at approximately 10:45 a.m.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. There has been no determination of speed. No charges have been placed at this time. Upon completion of their investigation, Maryland State Police investigators will present their findings to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office for review and consultation regarding charges.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, Golden Ring Barrack at (410) 780-2700. The investigation is continuing.
Submitted:
Maryland State Police
The driver of the Toyota Corolla is not being identified at this time pending notification of family members. The driver was transported by ambulance to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment.
The driver of the first commercial vehicle is identified as Mazec (NMN) Kazimierz, 60, of Palm Coast, Florida. He was operating a Freightliner tractor with a trailer. The vehicle was hauling a load of water. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
The driver of the second commercial vehicle is identified as James W. Tisdale, 45, of Baltimore, Maryland. He was operating a Peterbilt truck. The vehicle was hauling linens. The driver refused medical treatment at the scene.
Troopers from the Golden Ring Barrack were dispatched to southbound I-95 about one-half mile prior to the I-695 interchange shortly after 4:00 a.m., this morning. Troopers from the Maryland State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division along with CRASH team members responded to assist with the investigation.
The preliminary investigation indicates that for unknown reasons, the Toyota was slowing or stopping in the travel portion of southbound I-95. The Freightliner tractor attempted to avoid the Toyota, but struck the vehicle on the left rear. The Peterbilt truck was unable to avoid the Toyota as well and struck it in the rear. The Peterbilt truck overturned, causing the vehicle’s fuel to spill onto the roadway. The Peterbilt truck came to rest across three lanes of traffic. Baltimore County Fire Department personnel responded to handle the fuel leak.
Due to the severity of the crash and the fuel leak involved, southbound I-95 was close for approximately five hours. Baltimore Police Department, Maryland Transportation Authority and State Highway Administration personnel assisted with the road closure and detours. Two lanes of traffic were opened at approximately 8:45 a.m. and the remainder of the road was opened at approximately 10:45 a.m.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. There has been no determination of speed. No charges have been placed at this time. Upon completion of their investigation, Maryland State Police investigators will present their findings to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office for review and consultation regarding charges.
Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact the Maryland State Police, Golden Ring Barrack at (410) 780-2700. The investigation is continuing.
Submitted:
Maryland State Police
Public Meeting Tonight To Discuss US13 Bridges In Pocomoke
POCOMOKE CITY — The Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) will host an informational public meeting to update those who live and work in the area on the US 13 Bridges over the Pocomoke River near the Worcester/Somerset County line.
The meeting will be held tonight, June 20, from 6-7:30 p.m, in the cafeteria of Pocomoke Middle School, located at 800 Eighth Street in Pocomoke City.
As engineers finalize design for the project, the project team is seeking public feedback and also providing information on traffic management during construction.
This fall crews will begin construction to upgrade the bridge decks on both US 13 bridges in Pocomoke City. Located at the Somerset/Worcester county line, the two bridge decks will be reconstructed. The northbound bridge deck will be replaced, and the southbound bridge deck will be resurfaced. Work will require lane closures and traffic shifts during the two-year project.
Project information is available at roads.maryland.gov under the “SHA Projects Page.” Click on the Wicomico County link.
Customers may also contact Mr. Jason Pollock, Project Manager, SHA Office of Structures at 410-545-8318 or toll-free 1-888-375-1084.
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The meeting will be held tonight, June 20, from 6-7:30 p.m, in the cafeteria of Pocomoke Middle School, located at 800 Eighth Street in Pocomoke City.
As engineers finalize design for the project, the project team is seeking public feedback and also providing information on traffic management during construction.
This fall crews will begin construction to upgrade the bridge decks on both US 13 bridges in Pocomoke City. Located at the Somerset/Worcester county line, the two bridge decks will be reconstructed. The northbound bridge deck will be replaced, and the southbound bridge deck will be resurfaced. Work will require lane closures and traffic shifts during the two-year project.
Project information is available at roads.maryland.gov under the “SHA Projects Page.” Click on the Wicomico County link.
Customers may also contact Mr. Jason Pollock, Project Manager, SHA Office of Structures at 410-545-8318 or toll-free 1-888-375-1084.
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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.
1953.. Treasure found at site of Eastern Shore road construction; 1939.. New Maryland speed limits; 1894.. Whipping post in Worcester; 1876.. High expectations for Chincoteague; 1891.. Worcester sheriff tangles with mistaken identity case.
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!
BINGO TONIGHT FOR TWO GREAT CAUSES
BINGO TONIGHT !
Support Two Great Causes
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Parksley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
Parksley Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
18431 Dunne Ave.
bingo, prizes, food, and more
Doors open at 6 pm
Games at 7 pm
Games at 7 pm
AND
Bring an item for a care package and get one card FREE!
Games are only a dollar!
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility / Launch Was A Success
NASA Photo/T. Rogers |
The rocket carries experiments developed by university students and instructors in the RockOn and RockSat-C programs.
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility
Jun 20, 2013 6:10am
Mar-Va Theater This Weekend
The life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
7PM
Tickets ~ $5
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Rocket Launch Set For Early Thursday Morning ....
WALLOPS ISLAND, VA A NASA Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket carrying experiments developed by students from across the nation is scheduled for launch June 20 from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
Based on the approved range schedule, the rocket is set for launch between 5:30 and 10 a.m. EDT. The backup launch day is June 21. The rocket will be visible to residents in the Wallops region. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 4:30 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launch.
Live coverage of the launch is available via UStream beginning at 4:30 a.m. on launch day at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
Launch status can be followed on launch day on Twitter at:
http://www.Twitter.com/NASA_Wallops
and Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/NASAWFF
Launch status also is available on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.
Further information on the mission, including a map showing from where the rocket may be seen, is available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/wallops
Based on the approved range schedule, the rocket is set for launch between 5:30 and 10 a.m. EDT. The backup launch day is June 21. The rocket will be visible to residents in the Wallops region. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 4:30 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launch.
Live coverage of the launch is available via UStream beginning at 4:30 a.m. on launch day at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
Launch status can be followed on launch day on Twitter at:
http://www.Twitter.com/NASA_Wallops
and Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/NASAWFF
Launch status also is available on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.
Further information on the mission, including a map showing from where the rocket may be seen, is available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/wallops
New Church Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company To Hold Annual Independence Day Celebration ~ June 30
In keeping with tradition the New Church Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company will hold their annual Independence Day Celebration
Join them in their
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA
ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF AMERICA
Sunday, June 30, 2013
4 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
New Church firehouse
New Church firehouse
Beginning @ 4 PM
Carnival rides
food
games
food
games
Beginning @ 5:30 p.m.
(in its 11th year)
Pedal Tractor Pull for kids
According to Freddie Holland, President of the NCVFRC and event chairman:
“The tractor pull is for kids up to age ten and is free.” “The kids work so hard to win and everybody cheers them on.”
“The tractor pull is for kids up to age ten and is free.” “The kids work so hard to win and everybody cheers them on.”
FOOD BOOTHS
BBQ chicken platters
$7
half a barbecued chicken, baked beans, and a roll
$7
half a barbecued chicken, baked beans, and a roll
Oyster fritters
hamburgers
hot dogs
boardwalk fries
pizza
funnel cakes
snow cones
ice cream
fresh strawberry shortcake
hamburgers
hot dogs
boardwalk fries
pizza
funnel cakes
snow cones
ice cream
fresh strawberry shortcake
Mike Shannon - well-known local DJ, will provide entertainment.
LIVE AUCTION
7 p.m.
7 p.m.
(one of the favorite events of the evening)
SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION @ 9:20 PM
PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS @ 9:30 PM
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR AND ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES ALL AFTERNOON AND INTO THE NIGHT!!
Rain date: Sunday, July 7
Expect Altered Downtown Traffic Patterns ~ Ocean City
Expect Altered Downtown Traffic Patterns During 121st Annual Fireman’s Convention
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association is currently celebrating their 121st Annual Fireman’s Convention. Once again, the convention will include a parade down Baltimore Avenue on Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Downtown traffic patterns will be affected as follows: Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the parade, all northbound traffic on Baltimore Avenue will be diverted to Philadelphia Avenue at 9th Street. No traffic will be allowed on Baltimore Avenue from 12th Street to 31st Street.
Baltimore Avenue should experience congestion between 11:00 a.m. until shortly after 5:00 p.m. Citizens should consider using alternate routes into Ocean City during these times in order to avoid traffic delays.
Heavy pedestrian traffic is also expected along the parade route. Parade spectators are encouraged to watch the parade on the sidewalk, avoiding the median at all times. Pedestrians are reminded to use marked crosswalks while crossing the street. In addition, pedestrians should not take unnecessary risks crossing busy streets against traffic lights and are encouraged to watch for traffic the entire time you are in the crosswalk. Motorists should also be extremely vigilant while driving, keeping constantly aware of parade participants, spectators, pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds and scooters.
Submitted:
Ocean City Police Department
The Maryland State Firemen’s Association is currently celebrating their 121st Annual Fireman’s Convention. Once again, the convention will include a parade down Baltimore Avenue on Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m.
Downtown traffic patterns will be affected as follows: Beginning at 11:00 a.m. on the day of the parade, all northbound traffic on Baltimore Avenue will be diverted to Philadelphia Avenue at 9th Street. No traffic will be allowed on Baltimore Avenue from 12th Street to 31st Street.
Baltimore Avenue should experience congestion between 11:00 a.m. until shortly after 5:00 p.m. Citizens should consider using alternate routes into Ocean City during these times in order to avoid traffic delays.
Heavy pedestrian traffic is also expected along the parade route. Parade spectators are encouraged to watch the parade on the sidewalk, avoiding the median at all times. Pedestrians are reminded to use marked crosswalks while crossing the street. In addition, pedestrians should not take unnecessary risks crossing busy streets against traffic lights and are encouraged to watch for traffic the entire time you are in the crosswalk. Motorists should also be extremely vigilant while driving, keeping constantly aware of parade participants, spectators, pedestrians, bicycles, mopeds and scooters.
Submitted:
Ocean City Police Department
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell Honored Today
Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell was honored today during the Worcester County Board of Education meeting in Newark.
Chief Kelvin Sewell was honored by the Worcester County Public Schools for his outstanding contributions to the service of the youth of Pocomoke City and Worcester County. He was presented The "Youth Service Award".
Congratulations to Chief Sewell on another job well done!
Chief Kelvin Sewell was honored by the Worcester County Public Schools for his outstanding contributions to the service of the youth of Pocomoke City and Worcester County. He was presented The "Youth Service Award".
Congratulations to Chief Sewell on another job well done!
NASA Rocket Launch Scheduled June 20 from Wallops
A NASA Terrier-Improved Orion suborbital sounding rocket carrying experiments
developed by students from across the nation is scheduled for launch June 20
from the Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.
The experiments were developed through the RockOn and RockSat-C programs conducted with the Colorado and Virginia and Space Grant Consortia. The programs are designed to provide participants an introduction in building small experiments that can be launched on sounding rockets. More than 100 students and instructors will be at Wallops to witness the launch.
Based on the approved range schedule, the rocket is set for launch between 5:30 and 10 a.m. EDT. The backup launch day is June 21. The rocket will be visible to residents in the Wallops region. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 4:30 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launch.
Live coverage of the launch is available via UStream beginning at 4:30 a.m. on launch day at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
Launch status can be followed on launch day on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/NASA_Wallops and Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NASAWFF
Launch status also is available on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.
The experiments were developed through the RockOn and RockSat-C programs conducted with the Colorado and Virginia and Space Grant Consortia. The programs are designed to provide participants an introduction in building small experiments that can be launched on sounding rockets. More than 100 students and instructors will be at Wallops to witness the launch.
Based on the approved range schedule, the rocket is set for launch between 5:30 and 10 a.m. EDT. The backup launch day is June 21. The rocket will be visible to residents in the Wallops region. The NASA Visitor Center will open at 4:30 a.m. on launch day for viewing the launch.
Live coverage of the launch is available via UStream beginning at 4:30 a.m. on launch day at: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nasa-tv-wallops
Launch status can be followed on launch day on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/NASA_Wallops and Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/NASAWFF
Launch status also is available on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050.
10th ANNUAL Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull / Pocomoke Fair Grounds
10th ANNUAL
Lucas Oil Truck and Tractor Pull
Photo/BW |
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Broad Street
Pocomoke City, Maryland
Gates open at 4PM
Show starts at 7PM
Photo/BW |
Don't miss the special pre-show entertainment ....
the little ones on their pedal tractors !!
Kitchen will be open with all of your shore favorites ~
oyster subs, hamburgers, hot dogs, sweet potato fries, sweet tea and much more.
Photo/BW |
Beer wagons will be available all evening
$15 for adults
$8 for youth ~ 7 to 12 years
Earplugs will be on sale at the kitchen window
Sponsored by:
Arson Case For Couple Now Headed To the Grand Jury
Charles Smith III |
Police said Tonya Bundick and Charles Smith III are responsible for the majority of the 77 arsons set in Accomack County between November 2012 and April 2013.
For more than three hours, a General District judge heard the Commonwealth's evidence against Bundick and Smith. The judge then certified arson and conspiracy charges against the couple. Their case is now headed to a grand jury.
Tonya Bundick |
During the preliminary hearing, seven investigators and an arson victim testified in court. State troopers and special investigators gave revealing testimonies about the state of mind and behavior of Bundick and Smith on the night of their arrest.
The last home set ablaze on the Eastern Shore was on Airport Road in Melfa. The owner of the property, Claud Henry, testified that he put more than $22,000 worth of improvements into the home before it was burned the night of April 1.
Virginia State Troopers were doing surveillance in a camouflage tent in the woods near Henry's property that night . Trooper Troy Johnson testified he was using night vision when he saw a man get out a mini-van and run towards the back door of Henry's property.
Trooper Johnson said the man jammed something into the door, and ignited it. When the house caught fire, Johnson and another trooper ran after the man. Johnson said the man then ran towards Airport Road, and jumped into the passenger side of a mini-van.
Moments after the van sped away from the scene, it was pulled over by an Accomack County deputy and a Virginia State Trooper.
Investigators testified Bundick was driving the mini-van and Smith was in the passenger's seat.
Accomack County Sheriff Todd Godwin testified that he went to the scene of the arrest. Smith apologized saying, "I'm sorry, but I didn't light them all."
Investigators testified that Bundick did not speak and appeared calm during the arrest. During her interrogation, however, investigators said Bundick said she did not know Smith was going to set fire to the home on Airport Road; she said she drove Smith out to Melfa to take a break from her children.
Special agents testified that Smith was interviewed for more than four hours after his arrest on April 1. During the interrogation, Smith told investigators, "I knew we were busted before we did it. I even told her this place was a setup. She's smarter than me and said it wasn't. It was a dead giveaway.
There were too many cars there. I had never seen that many cars."
The owner of the property on Airport Road said even though the fire cost him $2,500 in damages, he has no ill feelings toward Bundick or Smith.
"It could have been burnt to the ground," Henry said. "I had only minor damages, approximately $25 hundred dollars of damage. It could have been worse, compared to those who lost everything."
The prosecuting attorney did not want to speak about the details of the hearing, but told WAVY.com the hearing is a step towards closure for residents in Accomack County.
"I think people are relieved that an arrest was made," said Commonwealth's Attorney Gary Agar.
Bundick and Smith will appear in court again for a grand jury hearing. The next grand jury in Accomack County meets the first Monday in August.
Scource:
‘Delegate Mike McDermott is the Recipient of the 2013 Legislator of the Year Award’
June 17. 2013
DELEGATE MIKE MCDERMOTT PRESS RELEASE
‘Delegate Mike McDermott is the Recipient of the
2013 Legislator of the Year Award’
“We are proud to announce that Delegate Michael A. McDermott has been named our legislator of the year” stated Steven Kroll, Executive Director of the Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association (MSAA). Delegate Mike McDermott (R-Worcester & Wicomico Counties) has worked closely with MSAA on several key pieces of legislation while sitting on the House Judiciary Committee.
Delegate McDermott also met with MSAA to discuss numerous bills he sponsored this session, such as HB709, the Sheddy-Bennett Act. HB709, now enrolled into law, will increase the maximum penalty for being an accessory after the fact to murder in the first degree from 5 to 10 years. He also worked with MSAA on many other bills, such as HB727, HB719 and HB765.
“Unanimously the Board of Directors of the Maryland State’s Attorneys Association voted Delegate McDermott 2013 legislator of the year. We enjoyed working with him in the past and look forward to working with him in the future on bills on behalf of victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and prosecutors” concluded Steven Kroll.
Delegate McDermott has focussed on several key areas of public safety. His efforts have allowed more cops to remain on the streets while insuring that all defendants have access to legal counsel at every stage of the judicial process. This resulted in saving Maryland Taxpayers tens of millions of dollars. The Sheddy-Bennett Act insures that those participating in covering up or concealing a murder will not get away with a light sentence. His non partisan approach at solving legislative problems has garnered equal support from both sides of the aisle.
“I am grateful to be recognized by the MSAA as their Legislator of the Year”, said Delegate McDermott. “Their efforts as an organization in defense of Maryland crime victims and the rule of law have no equal in the General Assembly.”
Congratulations Delegate McDermott !!
Bill Payment Scam Targeting Utility Customers In Virginia
*CONSUMER ALERT*
Attorney General Cuccinelli warns Virginians of bill payment scam targeting utility customers
RICHMOND (June 17, 2013) - Today, Attorney General Ken
Cuccinelli warned Virginians to be cautious of scam phone calls from individuals
who claim to be an employee of their electric utility provider and demand
immediate payment of their bill. There have been several recent reports of
citizens receiving calls, where the caller claims to be a company employee and
threatens to shut off electric service unless a delinquent bill is paid within a
matter of hours. Those called are then encouraged to go to Walmart or another
retailer to purchase a Green Dot Visa card or other pre-paid debit card so that
funds can be loaded onto the card and a payment can be made over the phone to
the scammer. The scammers appear to be specifically targeting Spanish-speaking
customers, the elderly, and businesses in the state. The scammers sometimes are
able to gain an additional aura of legitimacy by "spoofing" the utility's phone
number so that the citizen's Caller ID makes it appear they are receiving a
phone call from their utility.
- Always attempt to verify the identity of any individual calling you who claims to represent a business. Do not provide money or personal information to an unsolicited caller whose identity you are not able to verify.
- Always take your time making a decision. Legitimate companies won't pressure you to make a snap decision.
- If you receive a call along the lines described, do not make a payment by purchasing a Green Dot card or other means. Please do immediately contact your utility's local office to report the call and to verify your account status.
- If you received a call along the lines described and you made a payment to the scammer, report that information to your local law enforcement. You may also report this information to state or federal law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Trade Commission.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting TONIGHT
A G E N D A
POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2013
City Hall
- Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Review and approval of minutes from meeting of June 3, 2013.
3. Review and approval of bills to be paid.
4. Second Reading of Res. No.475 to adopt the budget for fiscal year 2014.
5. Second Reading of Res. No. 476 to set the tax rates for fiscal year 2014.
6. Second Reading of Res. 477 to set fees, charges and penalties for fiscal year 2014.
7. Representatives of the Great Fair Committee to discuss upcoming events: Tractor Pull (6/22/13), and Great Pocomoke Fair (8/1-3/13).
8. City Manager to present eleven month budget report.
9. Mayor to discuss letter from Tim Richo regarding 7th grade AAU basketball team support.
10. City Manager to recommend allowing employees to enroll in optional Legal Shield program through payroll deduction.
11. Discuss letter from Pentecostal Church of God requesting use of former Fire Dept. parking to for carnival outreach event.
Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.
BINGO ! To Support Two Great Causes
BINGO !!
Thursday, June 20, 2013
18431 Dunne Ave.
bingo, prizes, food, and more
Doors open at 6 pm
Games at 7 pm
Games at 7 pm
Proceeds of this event go to
and
Greater Parksley Association
Bring an item for a care package and get one card FREE!
Games are only a dollar!
Family and Local Police Officers Honor Dfc. Brian Heller On Anniversary
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Photo/Worcester County Sheriff's Dept. |
2013 Dfc. Brian Heller Memorial Service June 14, 2013
On June 14th, 2013, The Worcester County Sheriff's Office honored Dfc. Brian Heller on his 13th Anniversary LODD.
Members of the Sheriff's Office were joined by Brian's family, the Maryland State Police, Snow Hill Police Department, Wicomico Sheriff's Office, Pocomoke City Police and the Berlin Police Department.
For those of you who were fortunate to know Brian, you know the loss that we still feel. Brian was a part of our family and is deeply missed each and every day.
We honor him each day by continuing to put our best foot forward and protecting and serving our county residents.
Worcester County Sheriff's Office (PHOTOS)
Deputy Brian K. Heller
On June 14, 2000 Deputy Brian K. Heller, of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office was killed in an single car automobile accident while responding to assist another deputy with a mental patient, who was armed with a possible weapon.
While driving southbound on U.S. Route 113, his 2000 Ford Crown Victoria went out of control and struck a group of trees, ejecting him before bursting into flames.
Deputy Heller was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Heller had been in law enforcement for 13 years, and had been with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office for four years.
Deputy Brian Keith Heller is survived by his wife and two daughters who were ages 9 and 14 at the time of his death. He was 35 years of age.
Officer Down Memorial Page
Officer Down Memorial Page
Suspected Arsonists Due In Accomack County Court Today
Charles R. Smith |
Tonya Bundick and Charles Smith will face the judge in the Accomack County District court at 1:30 today.
Tonya Bundick |
To date each is charged with one count of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson in connection with a fire at an abandoned structure in Melfa.
Men's Tug-O-War Competition
Pocomoke Cypress Festival
Men's Tug-O-War Competition
Saturday Night
Video Rusty Merritt
Great to see that this oldie but goodie has returned! The idea to return the tug-o-war started out with a slow response. For an event to have been gone for a few years the 2013 tug-o-war competition ended with 3 women's teams and six men's teams.
Be sure to watch the video to find out who managed to stay out of the mud to win the trophy !
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