(wboc.com)

Freak Crash At U-S 13 Dragway Sends Racer to the Hospital

DELMAR, DE -   Race fans witnessed a scary wreck at
the U-S 13 Dragway in Delmar on Friday night. Delaware
State Police say a 66-year-old man from Pocomoke 
was racing his Chevy Chevelle when he lost control at 
the end of the track, and hit some trees.

The driver, Carlton Mason, was airlifted to Christiana 
Medical Center and police say he was being treated for
non-life threatening injuries.




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Free Concert Next Week!

                           Free Concert in Cypress Park                                 

The City of Pocomoke continues their Concert in the Park summer series on Thursday, July 16, at 7:00pm under the Cypress Park Pavilion. 

The UpriZing will be the featured band, covering all types of music from R&B, rock, funk, blues, reggae & hip hop.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this free performance with a beautiful view of the scenic Pocomoke River. Bleacher seating is also available. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

For more information and a calendar of events please visit downtownpocomoke.com or call 410-957-1333.             

  

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With LOVE From Pluto..

Washington: Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft has beamed back the most detailed image yet of Pluto, showing a large heart-shaped bright area measuring some 2,000 kilometres across the dwarf planet’s surface.

After more than a nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to Pluto, it is show time for the spacecraft, as the flyby sequence of science observations is officially underway, Nasa said.

Yesterday, mission scientists received the most detailed image yet returned by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) aboard New Horizons. The image was taken on 7 July, when the spacecraft was just under 8 million kilometres from Pluto, and is the first to be received since the 4 July anomaly that sent the spacecraft into safe mode.

The view is centred roughly on the area that will be seen close-up during New Horizons’ 14 July closest approach. This side of Pluto is dominated by three broad regions of varying brightness.

Most prominent are an elongated dark feature at the equator, informally known as “the whale,” and a large heart-shaped bright area measuring some 2,000 kilometres across on the right. Above those features in the image is a polar region that is intermediate in brightness.

“The next time we see this part of Pluto at closest approach, a portion of this region will be imaged at about 500 times better resolution than we see today,” said Jeff Moore, Geology, Geophysics and Imaging Team Leader of Nasa’s Ames Research Centre.

(Picture and text courtesy livemint.com )


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Chamber General Membership Luncheon

JOIN US!

Please join us on Wednesday, July 15 for our General Membership Luncheon at  Don's Seafood & Chicken House 12:00 - 1:00 PM $12.00 Menu Options Cold Plate - Scoop of Homemade Chicken Salad & Cole Slaw w/ Lettuce & Tomato Chicken Salad Sandwich on Kaiser Roll w/ Potato Chips Flounder Sandwich w/ French Fries Pulled Pork Sandwich w/ French Fries Chicken Tenders Basket - 5 Chicken Tenders w/ French Fries Large Garden Salad w/ Choice of Dressing Our guest speaker is Ron Pilling with the Jesse Klump Memorial Scholarship Fund. Learn about the upcoming 7th Annual Jesse's Paddle on July 18 at the Pocomoke River Canoe Company in Snow Hill. Paddle with us to end suicide. You can register online for the luncheon at pocomoke.com, email Deb at pocomokechamber@gmail.com or  call 410-957-1919. (410) 957-1919

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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.

1955.. Disneyland opens; 1976.. The scene turns chaotic when thousands swarm old Salisbury Mall to see Disney characters; 1855.. A gold mine discovered in Worcester County?; 1960.. A large downtown Pocomoke business may be closing; 1917.. Um, Um, Good!

It's this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye! 

Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers or something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? Please send to tkforppe@yahoo.com .

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INTERIM POLICE CHIEF UPDATE

Announcement from mayor Morrison- 

Maryland State Police Lt. Earl W. Starner is now Pocomoke City's interim Chief Of Police.

http://www.cityofpocomokemd.gov/_files/Interim%20COP.pdf



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Pocomoke CC Reminders

         Notes from The Pocomoke City Chamber Of Commerce:

Saturday, July 11 - FISH FRY at Walmart. 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All proceeds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Fish

Sandwiches ($4) & Fish Platters (w/ homemade side dishes, dessert & drink) ($10) are both available. (rescheduled from June 27)

Saturday, July 11 - Bob Hawkins Memorial Golf Tournament.Winter Quarters Golf Course.  Call (410) 957-1171 for more information. (rescheduled from June 27)

Wednesday, July 15

General Membership Luncheon

Don's Seafood & Chicken Restaurant

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Thursday, July 16 - Concert in the Park featuring UpriZing. 

7 PM. 

Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18 - Tomorrowland showing at the Mar-Va Theater. 7:00 PM. $5 per ticket. Go to marvatheater.com for more information.

Thursday, July 23

Business After Hours

Winter Quarters Golf Course

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Friday, July 24 - 4th Friday Art Stroll. Downtown Pocomoke. 5:00 - 8:00 PM. 

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Eastern Shore Fast Food History

1964..

(Salisbury Times Ad)

Carrols  Drive-In on Route 13 across from the college came to Salisbury in 1963.

(From carrols.com)

It all began in 1960, when Carrols Systems was founded as a division of a larger Midwestern firm. At that time, Herbert N. Slotnick was granted the exclusive Carrols license rights for the state of New York. Under his direction, Carrols Drive-In Restaurants of New York became the largest and most flourishing franchise group in the System - and Carrols became the northeast's leader in the growing fast food field.

Progressing through the mid-seventies, Carrols had grown to one of the largest regionalized fast food chains in the northeastern United States, with over 150 restaurants.

In the latter part of 1975, Carrols made a major decision concerning its future growth and direction. Carrols entered into a franchise agreement with BURGER KING ® Corporation, which involved the conversion of a select number of Carrols restaurants to BURGER KING ® restaurants over a five-year period. Concurrently, the remaining Carrols restaurants (non-convertible locations) were phased out and became non operational.

Today Carrols owns and operates over 650 BURGER KING ® restaurants.



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Pocomoke PD June Report

PRESS RELEASE

POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT


6-2-2015 Terrill Bonner, age 47 of Westover, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-4-2015 Justin Shower, age 27 of Sherrystown, PA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-5-2015 Brandon Croswell, age 21 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-7-2015 Mary Waters, age 45 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault & Reckless Endangerment. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-8-2015 Morrie Holloway, age 28 of Baltimore, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Motor Vehicle unlawful taking. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

6-9-2015 Tamia Brickhouse, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-10-2015 Shannon Brown, age 47 of Chincoteague, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-10-2015 David Tull, age 33 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with CDS Possession Not Marijuana. He was taken before the Commissioner and released on his personal recognizance. 

6-10-2015 Jeffrey Hillman, age 54 of Stockton, MD was arrested for Theft less $100, Motor Vehicle Unlawful Taking and several traffic offenses. He was held on $10,000 bond. 

6-13-2015 Lisa Garrett, age 44 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Obtaining Money by False Pretenses. She was held without bond. 

6-13-2015 Paris Schoolfield, age 23 of Richmond, VA was arrested and charged with Theft. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-13-2015 Donna Mears, age 55 of Bloxom, VA was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. She was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-15-2015 Patrick Waters, age 48 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 

6-15-2015 Melvin Tipton, age 43 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Harass Course of Conduct. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released.

6-16-2015 Henrick Collick, age 55 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $100. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-17-2015 Steven Pinchback, age 24 of Crisfield, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Escape. He was held without bond.

6-19-2015 Marcus Watson, age 25 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Appear. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

6-22-2015 Ronald Deshields, age 57 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Trespassing. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released.

6-24-205 Luquan Brittingham, age 18 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Rogue & Vagabond and Theft less $1,000. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released.

6-24-2015 Jeffrey Bowden, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Theft less $500. He was issued a Criminal Summons and released. 

6-26-2015 Tommy Watson, age 36 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for Failure to Obey. He was issued a Criminal Citation and released. 

6-29-2015 Crystal Tipton, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault and Trespass. She was released on her personal recognizance. 

6-30-2015 Gary Ballard, age 37 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on a Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Pay Child Support. He was held on $6,500 bond. 

6-30-2015 Damon Dickerson, age 44 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested for 2nd degree Assault. He was released on his personal recognizance. 

An Onley, VA Juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less $500 and Unauthorized Removal of Property.

A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 16 was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant.
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 16 was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault & Reckless Endangerment.
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 15 was arrested for Driving without License. 
A Pocomoke Juvenile, age 14 was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault & Trespassing.


Twenty Six (26) additional Arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of June 2015.



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Help For Veterans!

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES “OPERATION HIRE MARYLAND” INITIATIVE

Operation Hire Maryland to create a veteran-friendly business network

July 1, 2015 (Annapolis, MD) -- Under the leadership of Governor Larry Hogan, Secretary George Owings, of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) announced today the official launch of Operation Hire Maryland, an ongoing program designed to support employers as they establish or expand upon veteran hiring and retention programs.  Through the collaborative efforts of MDVA, State and Local Government, the Operation Hire Work Group, and Maryland employers, Operation Hire Maryland is building a veteran-friendly business network to share best practices and proven methods for recruitment and retention of veterans in the civilian work place. 

Following a successful employer training event held on June 4, employers were given the opportunity to begin registering to participate in Operation Hire Maryland.  As of July 1, over 25 employers are registered, representing State and Local Government, as well as private sector business.  Over 1,000 jobs for Maryland veterans, as well as for members of the National Guard and Reserve Components, are pledged for the coming fiscal year.  More registrations and pledges are expected in the coming months. 

“Maryland is home to over 430,000 veterans who have honorably served this great nation and state,” said Governor Larry Hogan.  “As our military men and women transition to a career in the civilian work place it makes good sense to inform Maryland employers on the best ways to recruit them.  Operation Hire Maryland is responding to the needs of employers and is investing in the future of our veterans and families.”

“On June 4, in a room full of employers, I was honored to designate Operation Hire Maryland as an ongoing program,” said MDVA Secretary George Owings.  “This is the start of a business network to help more of our veterans gain employment, start a new career, and support their successful transition to civilian life.  We are proud to be working with our state and local partners, as well as our business community on this worthy initiative.”

“Operation Hire Maryland, is a great opportunity for our veterans to work with employers that are looking for someone who is motivated, goal orientated and drug free,” said Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, the adjutant general of Maryland. “Veterans with their vast experience, bring a diversity of capabilities and ideas to the cooperate world that make them valuable employees.”  

  

Businesses and government agencies may register to participate in Operation Hire Maryland on a rolling basis.  Participation is free.  Employers are asked to pledge a specific number of veteran hires and to attend at least one Operation Hire Maryland training or networking event in the next year.  Hires will be tracked and employers will be recognized for their efforts to recruit and support veterans in the civilian work place.  Information on Operation Hire Maryland can be found at the MDVA website,veterans.maryland.gov, or by contacting Dana Hendrickson, Director of Outreach, MDVA, 410-260-3842 ordana.hendrickson@maryland.gov

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Lower Eastern Shore's First National Fast Food Restaurant!

The year 1963 marked the opening of the first national chain fast food restaurant on the lower Eastern Shore, possibly the first on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Here's their menu:

It wasn't a name that would be familiar today for fast food but later in its history this company became associated with one of today's popular fast food restaurants. 

Driving north into Salisbury on route 13 they were on the right side of the highway across from the college. 

Anyone remember the name?


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FIREWORKS RESCHEDULED.

Due to Saturday's inclement weather the Fourth Of July 

fireworks displays in Snow Hill, Chincoteague, and 

Salisbury have been rescheduled.



Snow Hill's display at Sturgis Memorial Park is 

scheduled for Sunday night at approximately 9:15p.m.



Chincoteague's fireworks at the carnival grounds are 

now scheduled for Monday night at 10p.m.



Salisbury's Red, White And Boom festivities and 

fireworks are scheduled for Sunday night at County 

Stadium, across from the Civic Center. Opens at 

630p.m.

Holiday Weekend..

Just relaxin' on the Holiday Weekend

Everyone at our house, including our own "Miss Puddin," was taking it easy following Saturday's busy Fourth Of July activities. -tk

"Miss Puddin" taking a break on the holiday weekend.