Free to you, Fundraiser to benefit Samaritan Shelter

Come and help Hertrich of Pocomoke as we host a test drive benefit for

SAMARITAN SHELTER

Where: Hertrich of Pocomoke

1618 Ocean Highway

Pocomoke City, MD 21851

When: Saturday May 3rd

^{9:00am – 3:00pm (Rain or Shine)}

Hertrich Of Pocomoke & Ford are sponsoring a test drive benefit that will give $20 per test drive to SAMARITAN SHELTER, up to a maximum of $6000. Must be at least 18 years old with a valid drivers license. One test drive per person and per household.

We encourage everyone to come out and test drive and benefit such a worthy cause. Samaritan Shelter serves many people needing varying types of help. This is a very special way to support a non-profit organization that helps so many people on the Eastern Shore. We need 300 test drives to maximize this opportunity, so please plan on coming to Hertrich of Pocomoke, Saturday May 3^rd from 9:00 – 3:00, to give without any cost involved. The money per test drive can total $6000 which in turn will be used to assist many people in need.

Spread the word to family & friends so we have the opportunity to maximize this event!

 Free Hot Dogs, Fries & Drink will be given out Thanks to Hertrich, Abundant Life Apostolic Church and a private donor. Thirty –One Gifts, Pampered Chef & Origami Owl will also be there raising money for the shelter and free face painting for the children. If you have any questions please feel free to call the shelter @410-957-4310 and ask for Shelly or Hertrich @ 410-957-3333 and ask for Dana. Come out and support a worthy cause and help those in need.

There is no charge to do the test drive.

Thank You to Hertrich for sponsoring Drive 4 UR Community to benefit the shelter.

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1922.. Late April frost brings damage to lower Eastern Shore; 1953.. Major blaze strikes Pocomoke City company; 1995.. Satellites aid Somerset County farmer; 1827.. Ancient organic relic found on Accomac County shore; 1927.. Site chosen for new Eastern Shore electric generating station; 1878.. What's the new "praiseworthy" association formed in Snow Hill?
  
Although you may not find all of 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!

10th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection

The Eastern Shore of Virginia Ground Water Committee is pleased to announce that the

 10th Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection

 will be held on
 Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

 

The collection is available for residents of Accomack and Northampton and will be offered concurrently at

 

Convenience Centers in Makemie Park (Temperanceville), Fishers Corner (Parksley)

 and Birdsnest.

 

The Eastern Shore’s landfills are not engineered to handle these materials and hazardous wastes illegally entering the landfill threaten the health of Eastern Shore residents and the environment. Hazardous wastes also tend to accumulate around everyone’s homes over time creating unnecessary health and safety risks at home. Every quantity of hazardous waste brought in ensures that that waste will not pollute our water resources on the Eastern Shore and endanger the quality of our water and our health.

 

Participants can dispose of up to 50 pounds of hazardous waste for free. Additional waste will cost $1.00 per pound for every pound in excess of 50 pounds. Disposal of the first 50 pounds for free will be available only as funds allow. Interested parties are encouraged to arrive early to ensure a spot. Collections will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end promptly at 2:00 p.m. and will take place rain or shine.

 

***Accepted household wastes include garden chemicals, poisons, repellants, degreasers, fuels including gasoline and kerosene, fungicides, wood preservatives, wood stain, paint thinner and remover, driveway sealers, epoxy, rodent poison, and asbestos.

 

Items not accepted include commercial and industrial wastes, car batteries, tires, motor oil, ammunition, flares, explosives, medical and biological wastes, radioactive waste, medicines, PCBs, smoke detectors, Freon or propane tanks, and empty containers of any kind.

 

Paint will not be accepted. Oil and latex paints may be disposed of by removing the container lid to allow the paint to air dry or mixing the paint with an absorbent such as kitty litter or wood chips. Once the paint has solidified, place the paint container in a plastic bag and dispose of the container with the regular trash.

 If you have questions about the Household Hazardous Waste Collection, please contact Curt Smith of the Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission at 787-2936.

 

This event is the only local option for proper disposal of household hazardous waste and is only held once each year. Residents are encouraged to plan for this event each year by storing hazardous wastes in a safe, secure location until the event occurs during the spring of each year.

Delegate McDermott Addresses Concerns of Crisfield Residents

April 16, 2014

Delegate Mike McDermott recently met with many Crisfield residents and business owners at The Old Crisfield Crab & Steak House to discuss recent actions taken in Annapolis. The delegate, who is a candidate for the State Senate, outlined the current budget fiasco and highlighted some of the efforts undertaken to make Maryland a more business friendly state.

“The leadership in Annapolis has taken the Maryland Taxpayer for a ride”, Delegate McDermott said. “We have witnessed 80 tax and fee increases during the past 7 years and have watched government spending increase by 40% while our families struggle with a sputtering economy. We must change leaders if we are to change direction”.

The delegate provided an “End of Session Wrap Up” for those who attended and answered many questions posed regarding the economy, legislation, business, and the concerns of watermen. He also outlined a plan for growing Maryland’s struggling economy through:

• energy development
• reducing corporate tax structures
• cutting state income taxes by 10%
• reducing the regulatory scope of government impacting farmers, watermen, and business owners across Maryland.

“Maryland is ranked near the bottom of the barrel at #44 as a business friendly state”, said Delegate McDermott. “Changing the way we think about business in Annapolis is vital if we want to offer a future for our children that does not require them to leave Maryland to find employment”.

 

National Take Back Prescription Drug Day ~ Pocomoke City

April 26th is National Take Back Prescription Drug Day!

 The location for the event this year in Pocomoke City will be Walmart Supercenter.

The hours are 10a-2p!

Most abused prescription drugs come from family or friends.

 You can help by properly disposing of your unused medications!

 Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.

 Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.

The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends – and the home medicine cabinet.

 Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply.

 Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment. Take back programs are the best way to dispose of unused and expired medications.

 Help prevent prescription drug abuse!


Dispose of your medications at a collection site on April 26, 2014.

Pocomoke City Police Department

-FIRE DANGER- SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

 

UPDATED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
432 AM EDT THU APR 24 2014
...INCREASED FIRE DANGER THURSDAY...

 

BREEZY AND DRY CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE MARYLAND AND  VIRGINIA LOWER EASTERN SHORE TODAY. 

 

 MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY   VALUES WILL RANGE FROM 20 TO 25 PERCENT AND WILL COMBINE  WITH  SUSTAINED NORTHWEST WINDS OF 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO  25 MPH. THIS WILL RESULT IN INCREASED FIRE DANGER ACROSS THESE AREAS.

 

RESIDENTS ARE URGED TO EXERCISE CAUTION HANDLING ANY POTENTIAL IGNITION SOURCE...INCLUDING MACHINERY...CIGARETTES AND MATCHES.  

 

BE SURE TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL SMOKING MATERIALS. ANY DRY GRASSES AND TREE LITTER THAT IGNITE WILL HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO  SPREAD QUICKLY.

 

 

***AS A REMINDER...OPEN AIR BURNING IS PROHIBITED BEFORE 4:00 PM IN VIRGINIA. ***

Arrests Made After Traffic Stop On Route 13 - South of Pocomoke

Kimron Dixon

4/23/14
Todays date at approximately 0938 hrs, Pocomoke City Police were monitoring traffic on Route 13 south bound.

 During this time the Officer observed a green in color Honda Civic following the vehicle in front of them too close. Upon contact with the driver, the Officer observed inside the vehicle several pieces of suspected marijuana and a brown cigar wrapper. Upon further investigation the Police located two clear plastic baggies containing suspected Marijuana.

The driver and passenger were arrested:

Kimron Dixon, age 30 of Hartford CT. Dixon was charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.


Tyron L. Miller

Pocomoke City Police Department

 
 Tyron L. Miller, age 33 of Hartford CT. Miller was charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.

SHARE THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLISTS THIS WEEKEND

(April 21, 2014) – This weekend thousands of motorcyclists are anticipated to visit Ocean City and the surrounding area as the Bikes to the Beach Spring Rally is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 24. In correlation with Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which begins May 1, the Ocean City Police Department is reminding motorists and motorcyclists to “share the road” and be extra alert to keep motorcyclists safe.

“Motorcycles are vehicles with the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle on the roadway,” commented Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “Motorists should perform visual checks for motorcyclists by checking mirrors and blind spots before they enter or exit a lane of traffic. Pedestrians should also get into the habit of scanning for motorcyclists who might be hidden by other traffic.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than a passenger vehicle occupant in the event of a crash. Motorcyclists should remain alert to other drivers, never ride impaired or distracted and always wear a helmet and other protective gear.

In order to help keep motorcyclists safe in Ocean City, the Ocean City Police Department would like to offer the following tips:

Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane.

Perform a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or exiting a lane of traffic, and at intersections.

Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic.

Allow more following distance – three or four seconds – when behind a motorcycle so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency.

Never tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.

In addition, motorcyclists should follow these tips to remain safe:

• Avoid riding in poor weather conditions.
• Wear brightly colored protective gear and a DOT-compliant helmet.
• Combine hand signals and turn signals to draw more attention.
• Use reflective tape and stickers to increase visibility.
• Never drive while impaired or distracted.

In hopes of a safe and successful “Bikes to the Beach” event and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, the Ocean City Police Department reminds all drivers and motorcyclists to help share in the responsibility of keeping all road users safe, and do your part by safely “sharing the road.”

Worcester County Sheriff's Office - Recent Arrests

On April 21, 2014 at approximately 1704 hours Deputy's from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office received a Be on the Look Out (BOLO) for a possible intoxicated driver in the area of Worcester Hwy and Central Site Ln.

A Deputy, with assistance from a Snow Hill Police Department Officer, located the suspect vehicle, a light blue Ford Van, traveling through downtown Snow Hill.

After observing the vehicle a traffic stop was conducted.

Upon contact with the driver, identified as Richard Wayne Kidwell of Snow Hill, the Deputy noted a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his person. The Deputy also observed Kidwell to have bloodshot and glassy eyes accompanied with slurred speech. Kidwell later admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages while operating his motor vehicle.


Kidwell was asked to perform a battery of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, which he performed unsatisfactorily.

Kidwell was placed under arrest and charged with Driving Under the Influence.

*********

On April 22, 2014 at 0815 hours a Deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office was monitoring traffic in the area of US Route 113 and Jarvis Road, in Bishopville, Maryland. The Deputy observed a vehicle traveling at 78 miles per hour in the posted 55 mile per hour zone.

A traffic stop was conducted on a 2001 Ford truck. The operator was identified as Brian Gardner,  27 years old,  of Millsboro Delaware. A front seat passenger was identified as Jabriel K Walters, 23 years old,  also from Millsboro Delaware.

The deputies approached the vehicle and advised the occupants to exit the vehicle, so a K9 scan could be performed. The front seat passenger exited the vehicle, Jabriel K Walters, and attempted to conceal Marijuana in his mouth.

It was also learned that Mr. Walters was wanted on a outstanding Bench Warrant for failure to Appear in District Court back in 2012. Mr Walters was placed under arrest for the Bench Warrant and he was charged with possesion of Marijuana Less than 10 grams and he received a Criminal Citation.

Mr. Walters was seen by the District Court Commissioner on the Warrant and released on his Personal Recognizance.

The operator of the vehicle Mr. Gardner received two warnings for other traffic violations, and a Maryland citation for his speed.

Pocomoke Man Charged With Malicious Destruction of Property

On April 21, 2014 at approximately 2040 hrs Police received a call for Malicious Destruction of Property. Upon arrival Police learned the suspect had kicked the glass out of the door to the establishment.

 Arrested was Demetrius D. Mills, age 26 of Pocomoke City.

 Mills was charged with Malicious Destruction of Property.  

Pocomoke City Police Department

Pocomoke City to Host Delmarva Firemen’s Convention

 

Pocomoke City to Host Delmarva Firemen’s Convention

 May 1, 2, 3

 

The Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company will host the 85th Annual Convention of the Delmarva Volunteer Firemen’s Association and the 80th Annual Convention of the Association’s Auxiliary on May 1, 2 and 3 at the Pocomoke City Community Center and firehouse.

Firefighters and Auxiliary members and their families from Northern Delaware to Cape Charles, Virginia will be visiting Pocomoke City for this 3-day event.  Activities kick-off on Thursday night, May 1, with the “Meet Your Host Night” at the firehouse. On Friday, convention meetings will take place throughout the day followed by a social hour and formal dinner at 6 PM in the Community Center.

Following committee meetings on Saturday morning, the highlight of the convention will be a parade starting at 2 PM featuring fire equipment from throughout Delmarva. The parade will stage at the Pocomoke Middle School on 8th Street, travel east on 8th Street and then south on Market Street where it will disband at the firehouse.  Over 40 trophies will be awarded to fire companies and equipment in a host of different categories.

Spectators can view the parade that will include both modern as well as antique fire equipment anywhere along Market Street.  The reviewing and judges’ stand will be located in front of Hartley Hall Nursing Home. 

New to the convention this year will be the Cadet Firefighting Muster which will take place on 14th Street next to the firehouse following the parade.  The Cadet Corps of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company will host this event and cadet organizations from several area fire companies will compete in the muster with trophies presented to the winners in several competitions. The public is invited to watch as our future firefighters take part in this fun event. 

Market Street will be closed from 8th Street south to 14th Street at the firehouse during the parade. 14th Street from Market Street to Cedar Run will be closed for the muster.

“We’re excited about again being the host city for the Delmarva Firemen’s Convention and related Auxiliary Convention”, said Ron Taylor, convention chairman. “We are proud to showcase Pocomoke City, ‘The Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore’,  as well as our beautiful firehouse and Community Center to hundreds of guests who will be attending this year’s event”, he added.

The convention was last hosted by the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company in April, 2011 when several hundred delegates and guests from fire departments across Delmarva attended the 3-day event. 

Contact Ron Taylor – 410-632-3177

ROMP IN THE SWAMP ~ THIS WEEKEND

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS DURING THE OCEAN CITY ISLAND 2 ISLAND HALF MARATHON & 5K

(April 21, 2014) – The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to expect traffic delays the morning of Saturday, April 26, during the 10^th Annual Ocean City Island 2 Island Half Marathon and 5K. This year, half marathon runners will begin the race at Assateague Island and make their way to the finish line at the Inlet Lot. Runners participating in the 5K event will remain on the Boardwalk and will not affect traffic.

Upon reaching Ocean City, runners will travel east on Route 50 in the far right lane and cross the Harry W. Kelley Memorial Bridge before crossing Philadelphia and Baltimore Avenues to reach the boardwalk. Drivers should expect delays in the downtown area beginning at approximately 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Traffic on Baltimore and Philadelphia Avenues will be intermittently stopped in advance of runners reaching the intersections and may at times be stopped for several minutes to accommodate runners without delay.

Event participants and spectators are urged to use crosswalks while crossing roadways and motorists should be extremely vigilant in the downtown area during this event. Finally, the Ocean City Police Department wishes the best of luck to all runners participating in Saturday’s races!

Pocomoke City Police Dept. Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19, 2014

 

The Easter Bunny hopped his way down the bunny trail and into Cypress Park last Saturday afternoon and into a crowd of anxious children of all ages.

 

 

The Easter Egg Hunt began at noon under cool but sunny skies.    Clad in jackets and sweaters with Easter baskets in hand each child scrambled to find the eggs carefully hidden by the Chief himself and others in the department.

 

 

 

According to Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell this years annual hunt brought between 100 and 125 youngsters.  This was the highest turnout since 2009.

 

 

 

Prize baskets- There were 12 winners from the egg hunt, each receiving a prize basket loaded with candy!

 

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell poses with the Easter Bunny....having fun and that's what it's all about.

 

 

Hunting Easter eggs can be hard and exhausting work.  Afterwards the guests were treated to a lunch of hotdogs, French fries and a drink.  Egg hunt and picnic in Cypress  Park- what a perfect way to spend the day!

 

Photo (above) with the Easter Bunny.  Rear l to r:  Councilman George Tasker, Easter Bunny, Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell and Councilman Rob Clarke.  Unnamed children in front.

 

 

Future police officer?  Officer Horseman seems to have made a friend and let him experience what it might be like to be a police officer.

 

Children's events and "hands on" experiences are very important for the youth of today.  So many of the children in today's society only see the bad side of the law and never get the chance to fully understand that the police are their friends.

 

Pocomoke City Police Department is very conscious about the youth in Pocomoke City and also provide other sponsored events for the young.

 

Another successful event sponsored by the Pocomoke City Police Dept.  Everyone left with a smile and a full belly.

 

The Easter Bunny kept hopping  down the bunny trail....There were baskets to get ready for delivery...

 

 

LOWER SHORE FAMILY YMCA MAN MEETS MUD RACE

LOWER SHORE FAMILY YMCA MAN MEETS MUD RACE SENDS KIDS TO SUMMER CAMP

The Lower Shore Family YMCA in Pocomoke City, MD is set to host their third annual Man Meets Mud Run, the dirtiest 5k on the Eastern Shore, on Saturday, May 3, 2014. 

You can register online at www.manmeetsmud.com
 to sign up for your heat of choice. Heats begin at 10am for kids 12 and under. Other heats begin at 11am and run every half an hour until 4pm. Cost is free for kids 12 and under, $20 for teens 13-17 years old, and $55 for adults. Entry cost includes wave time of choice, event t-shirt, finisher’s medal, goodie bag, and one beverage ticket. Individuals may also register the day of the race.

Participants are encouraged to run with teams and costumes. Awards will be giving to runners with the best finish times in addition to awards such as Best Costume, Funniest Costume, Best Team Name, Dirtiest Girl, Dirtiest Guy, and more!

The party doesn’t stop after the race. Trader’s will be selling their famous chicken breast sandwiches along with hotdogs, hamburgers and fries. Beer is also available for purchase. Trade your muddy sneakers for dancing shoes with live entertainment from Alex&Shiloh then the Time Police from 4pm-6pm.

The YMCA is a community based organization with a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Proceeds from the Man Meets Mud Race benefit the YMCA of Chesapeake’s Open Doors Program. This allows the Y to offer memberships and programs to families and kids that need financial assistance. The Y's Open Doors Program is available to anyone. Fill out the Open Doors application and turn it in at the Welcome Center at any of our locations.

www.ymcachesapeake.org/membership/financial-assistance

Contact: Mary Chamberlin 410-957-9622

Two Charged with 2nd Degree Assault ~ Pocomoke City Police Department

Shannon Broadwater
PCPD Photo

On April 22, 2014 at approximately 0011 hrs Police responded to a call for Domestic Assault.

 Upon further investigation Police learned both parties involved had Assaulted each other.

Franco Benoit
PCPD Photo

 Arrested was Franco Benoit, age 24 of Pocomoke and Shannon Broadwater, age 19 of Pocomoke. They were both charged with 2nd Degree Assault.

Pocomoke City Police Department

BI-WEEKLY COM STAT MEETING ~ Pocomoke City Police Department

POCOMOKE CITY POLICE
 BI-WEEKLY COM STAT MEETING
 April 1, 2014 to April 14, 2014

 

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell, Lt. Lynell Green and Lt. Brian Craven hold their bi-weekly Com Stat meeting to discuss the Officers performance and City wide crimes.

 

During the past two weeks the Pocomoke City Police Officers issued 97 citations, 155 warnings, completed 30 Arrest and answered 251 calls for service.

 

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Driver Fails Field Sobriety Tests

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

On Monday April 21, 2014 at approximately 0035 hours a Deputy Sheriff of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office observed a black GMC Envoy traveling southbound on Route 589 in the area of Gum Point Road.

 The Deputy observed the vehicle cross over the double yellow centerline and also observed both tag lights on the license plate were inoperative. The Deputy initiated a traffic stop as the suspect vehicle made a left turn into Ocean Down’s Casino.

The Deputy made contact with the driver, identified using his Delaware Driver’s License as Mark Joseph Williamson, age 30, of Dagsboro, DE.

The Deputy detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Williamson’s person, slurred speech, and observed Williamson struggle to find the registration card for the vehicle.

The Deputy conducted a series of field sobriety tests on Williamson. Williamson failed all tests and was placed under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.

Williamson refused to submit to a breath test and was released on four citations pending trial in Maryland District Court.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

On 04/20/2014 at approximately 1530 hours, the Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to a residence on Grays Corner Rd, Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland for an assist EMS call.  Upon arrival, Deputies learned that Anna Harbeson had been inside of her residence cleaning the bathroom.  While cleaning the bathroom, Ms. Harbeson had possibly mixed two bathroom cleaners and then became sick and had trouble breathing. Ms. Harbeson became unconscious. Mr. Harbeson began CPR and called EMS. Ms. Harbeson was transported to ed Atlantic General Hospital and was pronounced dead.

The investigation revealed that Ms. Harbeson had mixed bleach and "The Works" bathroom cleaner together. 

 During a search of the residence, investigators were able to locate both "The Works" cleaner and the bleach in the bathroom.  Both of these cleaning agents were found to have instructions on the back advising never to mix the agents with one another.

 

  The Office of Chief Medical Examiner was contacted and Ms. Harbeson was transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.

 

Investigators contacted the poison control center and learned that these two cleaning agents create chlorine gas if mixed, which can be very toxic and dangerous to lung and lung tissue.

 

Always read the product’s instructions. Never mix products. Always work in a well ventilated area.

 

Lt. Edward C. Schreier

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

 

 

Suspected Marijuana In Vehicle During Traffic Stop

On Sunday April 20, 2014 at approximately 1705 hrs Pocomoke City Police Officers were operating stationary radar on Route 13 s/b traffic in the area of rt. 113, when a silver Ford Fusion entered the radar beam at a target speed of 66 mph in a 50 mph zone.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle.

 As the Officer approached the passenger side of the vehicle he could smell an odor of marijuana. Upon further investigation, Police discovered suspected marijuana in the vehicle.


 Arrested was Markita Davis, age 20 of Wachapreague, Virginia.
 Davis was charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana, and issued a citation for speeding.

"Grandparent Scam" What You Need To Know

In a CBS News investigation, an admitted con artist has revealed how a scam targets and steals money from grandparents.

The scam begins with something most grandparents don't get enough of -- a phone call from a grandchild -- or so the caller says. But it almost always ends with a desperate plea for money, and the criminal CBS News met used to be on the other end of the line.

Shackled, and in federal custody, the 31-year-old conman is awaiting sentencing in California for his role in what's known as the "grandparent scam."

He agreed to let CBS News in on how he did it, but only if we wouldn't reveal his name.

The former scammer told CBS News' Carter Evans, "You can make $10,000 sometimes in a day if you do it properly."

Part of elaborate scheme run out of Canada. He would call senior citizens in the U.S., impersonating a grandchild in distress, begging for cash.
 
Asked how a typical call would go, he said, "You just say, 'Hey, how are you, hi grandma, hi grandpa... I'm in a little bit of trouble right now. If I tell you, just keep it between us, I'm on vacation, but I got into a little accident, and I was arrested for a DUI.' You tell them, 'Things got out of control, and I need you to send me the money."

So how many people would fall for it? "One out of 50 maybe," he said.

It's estimated senior citizens are robbed of roughly $3 billion a year in financial scams. Phone scams are often run outside the U.S. Con artists usually buy their victims' personal information online, including age and income.

"We target people over the age of 65, mainly, because they're more gullible," the former scammer said. "They're at home. They're more accessible. Once you get them emotionally involved, then they'll do anything for you, basically."

Doug Shadel of AARP said, "We've had doctors and lawyers fall for this. It doesn't matter what your educational level is because it triggers something emotional, it causes you to act."

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4th Friday Art Stroll! Downtown Pocomoke City

Accepting artist registration forms thru Wed this week for the

4th Friday Art Stroll!

 

http://downtownpocomoke.com/4th_Friday.html

Enjoy The Delmarva Birding Weekend

Delmarva Birding Weekend

 

The Delmarva Birding Weekend starts this Thursday!

The migration forecast is calling for Spotted Sandpiper, Great Crested Flycatcher, Red-eyed Vireo, and Orchard and Baltimore Orioles to arrive this week.

There's still room to register for a few of our field trips. Check out www.DelmarvaBirding.org for more information.

Riverside Grill - Closed Today

Photo BW- 2012

Riverside Grill Pocomoke

CLOSED for Easter Monday 4/21

 Re-open Tuesday 4/22 with normal hours.

1st ANNUAL SCAVENGER HUNT!!

GET YOUR TEAMS TOGETHER!!!

 

Let's make t his a HUGE success for the SOROPTIMIST OF POCOMOKE

 

 

Applications available at:

 

Coldwald Banker

Market Street Deli

T's Corner

TIME MACHINE MAILBOX

Your nice article on the Chincoteague goose farm omitted the name of the operator but brought back some fond memories of growing up on Chincoteague Island. Thought you may like some additional info.  

Hi to Brenda, Barry and brother Ronny. 

 

Tom Elliott

Ft. Myers, Fl. 

 

Thanks Tom!  Here's an excerpt of the 1929 article for PPE readers.- tk 

 

 

Breeding Wild Water Fowl at Chincoteague, Virginia

Thomas J. Reed Has Interesting Wild Water Fowl Preserve. Started 10 Years Ago With Two Ducks. Has 1200 Wild Ducks And 300 Wild Geese.

"A man must like his business to make a success of it." Thomas J. Reed, of Chincoteague Island, is right, for he has demonstrated it in his fascinating business breeding wild water fowl. From his early childhood he has loved ducks and geese. If you are interested in attracting game to your vicinity here is the man who can furnish you with widgeon grass, eel grass, wampee or white waterlily. In his files are letters from every State in the Union, Germany, France, other European countries and Asia. Wild water fowl are shipped to Zoological gardens, game preserves and scientific institutions.

Let it be understood wild fowl is not raised for the table. They are too costly for that. It is easy enough to bring home wild birds, but they are usually dead. To raise wild fowl is another story. So successful has Reed been in his chosen vocation that he doubles his business every year. The fowl are hatched in incubators. As many as a thousand little ducks may be seen in one of his houses during the hatching season. On an average he raises all but five out of every hundred ducklings.

Ten years ago young Reed started his unusual business on a large scale. Two ducks constituted his original investment. With the help of nature and artificial heat he has gradually developed a big business. Last year he shipped not less than 1,400 wild ducks and geese and at the present time he has 1,200 wild ducks and 300 wild geese. By study and application he has learned to understand the peculiar traits and tricks of his feathered friends.

What impressed us most was the tameness of the quackers. We followed our guide to one of his ponds and observed with intense interest. What a sight! As soon as the birds saw their master they came flying and swimming from all directions. Bedlam reigned. We have seldom heard such confusion and tongues as we heard that afternoon, with the exception of a holy rollers camp meeting. The funny thing about it was that the smallest ducks made the greatest noise. Throwing handfuls of feed into the water; for all the feeding is done this way. Tom pointed out the different species. "The little ones there are the gray Holland call ducks. They were imported because of their loud call." We have a ministerial friend who candidated in Kentucky but failed to land the call. He received a letter shortly after saying: "If you had hollered louder, we would have called you." That beautiful glossy blue back bird is imported from India. How gracefully she floats on the water.

Mr. Reed is in a position to furnish wild Canada geese, brant, wild black mallard, wild gray mallard, black English call ducks, gray English call ducks and hopes to breed other varieties as time goes on. His license of a sort rarely issued by our government reads as follows: "To possess, buy, sell and transport migratory waterfowl and their eggs, legally acquired for propagating purposes, to kill migratory waterfowl bred in captivity, and to sell and transport the carcasses of the birds so killed for good purposes, subject to the conditions and restrictions of Regulation 8 of Migratory Bird Treaty Act Regulation." In issuing a license of this kind Uncle Sam recognizes the value of a reservation like the one Reed has established on Chincoteague Island.

Breeding Wild Water Fowl at Chincoteague, Virginia

James

Marinus

Peninsula Enterprise

Accomac C. H., Va.

October 5, 1929

 

 

Man Charged and Arrested With Carrying Weapon In Back Pocket

At approximately 1300 hrs Pocomoke City Police received a complaint regarding a person by the name of Larry, walking down Second Street Pocomoke City with a .25 caliber weapon in his back pocket.

 Police canvassed the area searching for the suspect. Upon firther investigation Police learned the suspects last name and obtained a MVA Photo. Police observed the suspect in question walking in the area of Second Street in Pocomoke City.

 Arrested was Lorenzo Davis, age 47 of Pocomoke City.

Davis was charged with Handgun on Person, Dangerous Weapon - Concealed, and Firearm Possession with Felony Conviction.

Davis was transported to the Commissioners Office.

Pocomoke City Police Department

TIME MACHINE ... 1917, 1897, 1950, 1920, 1994, 1884

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archive material)

Thanks to former Chincoteague resident Tom Elliott for providing additional information regarding the old Chincoteague wild goose farm.  Check Monday's Pocomoke Public Eye for an excerpt from the 1929 article that Tom sent.-tk

March, 1917 
Washington Post

Col. Charles Chaille-Long, author, explorer, and one-time American consul general at Alexandria, Egypt, is dead at his home in Virginia Beach, Va. He was 75-years-old. He was born at Princess Anne, Somerset County, Md., in 1842, and during the civil war served in the First Maryland volunteers, and later became a captain of Company G. Eleventh Maryland cavalry. Three years after the war he became a lieutenant colonel in the Egyptian army. In 1882 he was appointed consul general at Alexandrea. He also served as consul general and secretary of the American legation in Seoul, Korea from 1887 to 1889.

He wrote several books on exploration in central Africa.

May, 1897
The Colfax Chronicle (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.)

Maryland Malaria

Col.Chaille-Long, of the eastern shore of Maryland, well known as an African traveler, tells the following story: '"One day, when I was with Gordon as chief of his staff, he asked me, in a quizzing way, why it was I never died of the jungle fever. 'Sir,' I said, I was born on the eastern shore of Maryland and have breathed the air of malaria and swamp fever for many years. This was my training school for eastern travel." -Chicago Inter Ocean.

September, 1950
Evening Times (Cumberland, Md.)

State Editor 90 Years Old

POCOMOKE CITY— (AP)—"Jukey" Clarke, one of the nation's oldest newspaper editors, had only one complaint on his ninetieth birthday last Saturday:

"This heat gets me," he said at his desk in the weekly Worcester Democrat where he celebrated his birthday as usual.

  "Jukey"—more formally known as Dr. Edward J. Clarke —has been owner and editor of the paper since 1922. Before that he had been an educator. He taught in Worcester county and Accomack, Va., public schools and at Washington College where he was head of the English Department and on the Board' of Governors. He also was superintendent of Kent County public schools.  

One of Dr. Clarke's English students was Federal Judge T. Alan Goldsborough.
His newspaper routine consists of getting in at 9 a. m. and returning after lunch about 3 p.m. Mrs. Clarke, to whom he's been married 51 years, is 82.

Moderation is his advice far longevity and for success, sincerity. "That's the thing that counts," he said.

September, 1920
New York Tribune

(Excerpts)

Nation-Wide Wet Crusade Is Launched

Plan Devised in Maryland Already Is Extended to New York, New Jersey and Five Other States

Special Dispatch to The Tribune

BALTIMORE, Sept. 5- Maryland wets have begun a drive against the Volstead law and the prohibition amendment. In addition, prominent anti-prohibitionists will seek to bring the question up before the extra session of the Maryland Legislature called for September 20 to provide facilities for registration of women.

Captain W. H. Stayton, native of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and at present president of the Baltimore Steamship Company, took the initiative in suggesting the wet plan. And it is due chiefly to his efforts that the association has organized branches in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, in addition to Maryland.

November, 1994

In 1994 CBS aired a two-part mini-series on the famed Dionne quintuplets.

The quintuplets in "Million Dollar Babies" were played by two sets of triplets: Brooke, Emily and Samantha Gilliland from Snow Hill, Md., and Erin, Grace and Bonnie Morris-Vanasse from Ottawa, Canada.

January, 1884
(The New York Times)

MARRIED ON A STEAM-BOAT (Time Machine archive)

From The Pocomoke City (Md.) Record

At Onancock, Va., on Wednesday morning of last week, as the steamer Tangier was preparing to leave her wharf, a young man, closely followed by a young lady, was seen making for the landing with hurried strides. The gang-plank, which had been drawn in, was again put out, and the couple, gasping for breath, hastily boarded the steamer. As the boat moved off an elderly man came rushing down to the wharf, gesticulating wildly and shaking his fist at the receding vessel, but the lucky couple- Mr. George S. White and Miss Annie T. Hopkins- only laughed at the old gentleman. They were aged 20 and 18, respectively, and were married speedily afterward by the Rev. George Bradford, who was on the steamer at the time on his way to Pocomoke City. The ceremony was witnessed by others of the boat and passengers, among whom the little romantic episode caused quite a ripple of pleasurable excitement. The newly married couple had intended returning to Onancock and facing the irate parents, but owing to the dense fog prevailing the boat failed to reach that place and they were carried on to Baltimore. They spent the first three days of their honeymoon, therefore, on the steamer Tangier, not even so much as going ashore to view the beauties of the city and enjoy the festivities of the holidays.

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!

Celebrate Earth Day 2014 With NASA

NASA Celebrates Earth Day with Public Events, Online Activities

http://www.nasa.gov/globalselfie/

NASA will celebrate the 44th anniversary of Earth Day with a variety of live and online activities April 21-27 to engage the public in the agency’s mission to better understand and protect our home planet.

 

NASA #GlobalSelfie Event

Join NASA April 22 as we encourage people all over the world to step outside and celebrate environmental awareness.  Anyone, anywhere on the globe, can participate by posting a "selfie" with their local environment as a backdrop.

 Post your photo to Twitter, Instagram or Google+ using the hashtag #GlobalSelfie or to the event groups on Facebook and Flickr.

Photos tagged #GlobalSelfie will be used to create a mosaic image of Earth. For details on how to participate, visit:

http://www.nasa.gov/globalselfie/

 

Other NASA On Line Activities

Coast Guard Oversees Bulk Carrier Refloating Off Virginia Beach

The Ornak, a 751-foot bulk carrier, is shown aground near First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Va., Thursday, April 17, 2014. The ship became grounded after severe weather passed through the Hampton Roads region Tuesday evening. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brandyn Hill

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard oversaw the refloating of the 751-foot bulk carrier, Ornak, Friday.

 At approximately 9:35 a.m., the Ornak was refloated offshore of the Virginia Beach Resort and Convention Center and repositioned to the Lynnhaven anchorage.

 Agencies involved in the removal of the grounded ship were Svitzer, the contracted salvage company, McAllister towing, the Virginia Pilots and the Coast Guard.

"Freeing this vessel from the beach was truly a collaborative effort," said Capt. John Little, the Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads. "The coordination today and over the last few days between the salvage company, the Coast Guard engineers, including the team from the Coast Guard's Marine Safety Center in Washington, D.C., McAllister Towing and our port partners brought this event to a successful conclusion. The vessel is now undergoing inspections to verify that the ship poses no hazard to the port or the environment prior to being returned to commercial service."

Friday morning, ballast water began being pumped off the Ornak. Afterwards, two McAllister tugs, the 5,150 horsepower AJ McAllister and the 4,650 horsepower Emily Anne McAllister, attached tow lines to the vessel and slowly began towing the ship toward deeper water. The vessel was freed on an incoming tide at approx 9:35 a.m. and anchored further from shore where an underwater hull survey will be conducted.

Once the ship is deemed safe, the Coast Guard will remove the captain of the port restrictions and allow the vessel to continue on its intended voyage to load grain at the Purdue facility at the Portsmouth Marine Terminal.

U.S. Coast Guard