Local Travel Note

The 10-week project to replace the old bridge on Dividing Creek Road has been completed and the new bridge is now open to traffic.

Vaping illnesses reported on Virginia shore.

(shoredailynews.com)

ACCOMACK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONFIRMS THREE CASES OF VAPING ILLNESS

Aug 30, 2019

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va—The Accomack County Health Department has confirmed three cases of severe lung illnesses associated with vaping.

Dr. Richard Williams, acting Health Director at the Accomack County Health Department says there’s not enough evidence that shows vaping is a better alternative to smoking cigarettes.

“I don’t think the evidence is strong enough to recommend vaping as a smoking alternative, at this point,” says Dr. Williams.

The health department says the cause of these illnesses is not clear at this time. Health experts say anything you inhale into your lungs, can be potentially dangerous.

The health department says if you have any respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath and pain after vaping, then you should go to your nearest hospital.

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

1922.. 

1943.. Worcester County sheriff names eight new deputy sheriffs, most will work without a salary.

1898..  Severest hail storm in memory hits Somerset County.

2007..  Pocomoke City woman organizes donation of more than a thousand toys to seriously ill children.

National Folk Festival Returns To The Eastern Shore

Info here:
https://nationalfolkfestival.com/?utm_source=Salisbury&utm_campaign=a055ff8cb4-sby-mc%20weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_48b606ed7c-a055ff8cb4-359976609&mc_cid=a055ff8cb4&mc_eid=884ce5b26e

High Score For Worcester County Public Schools!

worcesterk12.org

Niche reported that Worcester County Public Schools  is the third best school district in Maryland behind only Howard and Montgomery Counties. Below is a list of the fifteen best-ranked school districts in Maryland.

1. Howard County Public Schools
2. Montgomery County Public Schools
3. Worcester County Public Schools
4. Carroll County Public Schools
5. Frederick County Public Schools
6. Calvert County Public Schools
7. Harford County Public Schools
8. Queen Anne’s County Public Schools
9. Washington County Public Schools
10. St. Mary’s County Public Schools
11. Baltimore County Public Schools
12. Anne Arundel County Public Schools
13. Talbot County Public Schools
14. Charles County Public Schools
15. Caroline County Public Schools

Niche provided each school district with a report card based on gathering data and reviews, rigorous analysis and user insights. WCPS earned an overall grade of A based on the ten areas evaluated.  

In addition to the overall rankings, Worcester County Public Schools was the top ranking school district for Best Places to Teach in Maryland. 


There was an enthusiastic "We Are Worcester Opening Kick-Off" this week for school faculty and staff. See article:
https://mdcoastdispatch.com/2019/08/27/worcester-county-holds-festive-opening-kick-off-for-school-year/

TIME MACHINE: 2006, 1877, 1948, 1935, 1919.

(Note: Last week's postings featured a story about a visit by a Pocomoke church youth group to Juarez, Mexico in August, 2006 to help the poor there. The following month a group from another church traveled to Peru to help.)

September, 2006

 The Daily Times (Salisbury)

March, 1877

Baltimore Sun

August, 1948

  The Democratic Messenger

February, 1935

Worcester Democrat

May, 1919

The Morning News (Wilmington)

1963.. The U.S. Postal Service implements a "Zoning Improvement Plan" to become known as ZIP Codes.

1975..  The beginning of an unsolved mystery.. ex-teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa disappears.

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.

Should A Health Disability Be An Issue For Serving As Mayor?

Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison

See TV news story video:
http://www.wboc.com/story/40957660/pocomoke-city-mayor-determined-to-lead-despite-disability

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye..

2006.. Their destination is Peru.. another church group from Pocomoke is traveling south of the border to help.

1877..  Making news in Worcester County is a busy month for oyster shippers in Stockton, and a fox hunt.

1948..  


1935.. (Ad) The new Pontiac Standard Six is at Gladding Brothers in Pocomoke.

1919.. Area schools participate in a big athletic event in Pocomoke, preceded by an enthusiastic  parade viewed by thousands.

Bye Bye 90's...At Least For A While!

        (WBOC forecast 8/22/19 a.m.)

Big 4th Friday Plus Boat Docking Challenge This Weekend!

This year our 2019 Boat Docking and Captain's Concert will be held on the weekend of Aug 23 & 24 in downtown Pocomoke behind Dockside. This years concert on Friday night after the 4th Friday event will feature Front Page News w/ guest Emily Guemple along with a Cornhole tournament and with fireworks later that evening There will be a $5 donation charge at the gate. Friday night gates will open at 6 pm with the fireworks at about 930 pm. The the gates open on Saturday at 11 am for our main event the 2019 Boat Docking Competition. Our entrance fee for this years event is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 12 -3 and kids under 3 are free. Plan on a great weekend in Pocomoke City and at the all new Dockside Restaurant.

TELEHEALTH Coming To Pocomoke High School

See WMDT News video:
https://www.wmdt.com/2019/08/worcester-launching-telehealth-program-at-pocomoke-high/

TIME MACHINE: 2006, 1930, 1934, 1947.

August, 2006

Daily Times (Salisbury)

May, 1930

The Evening Sun (Baltimore)

October, 1934

Worcester Democrat

August, 1947

                                                                                   The Cumberland News

Footnote: (An actual "Time Machine" experience.) There was a time when the state of Virginia remained on Eastern Standard Time all year long. I was living in Pocomoke and had to be to work at 530 a.m. about 30 miles away at WESR radio on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. So while Maryland was on Daylight Savings Time (one hour ahead of Virginia) I could leave Pocomoke at 6 a.m. and arrive at work at 530 a.m.  But payback for that convenience came on my return trip home.
When I arrived back in Pocomoke after the half-hour drive the time was an hour and a half later then when I left work in Virginia. -tk 

                                                                                              

1956..  It seems there's endless press coverage of actress Grace Kelly's upcoming marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco.

1977..  14-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci becomes known to the world as she wins three gold medals at the Montreal Olympics with seven perfect scores. 

The Time Machine is a weekly feature I've enjoyed researching and compiling on The Pocomoke Public Eye since 2011.  I have fond memories of growing up in Pocomoke City and welcome reader contributions we can share about things you've read, remember, or were told relating to our Pocomoke/Eastern shore area...a sentence, a paragraph, or more all fine. Just email it.