Sunday, February 3, 2013

Happy Super Bowl !! GO RAVENS !!!

GO RAVENS !!
PHOTO/The Virginia-Maryland Dog
 
 
Happy Super Bowl Sunday everyone!!!

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Repost/Drug Investigation: A Message From Pocomoke City Police Chief Sewell

Several Month Undercover Drug Investigations Lead To Multiple Local Arrests

Over the last several months, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team have been conducting undercover drug distribution investigations throughout Worcester County. As a result of these investigations the following individuals were apprehended and charged with the following drug offenses.

Ted Davis (Age 18) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of crack cocaine in a School Zone – 2 Counts
·         Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine
·         Distribution of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
·         Possession of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $100,000.00 Bond


Charles William Smith (Age 48) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Possession with intent to distribute cocaine in a school zone
·         Distribution of cocaine
·         Possession of cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $500,000.00 Bond



Norman Lee Crawley (Age 36) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of cocaine in a school zone – 2 Counts
·         Distribution of cocaine – 2 Counts
·         Possession of cocaine – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond


Orintha Jerome Godwin (Age 30) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
·         Possession of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond


Eric Vincent Bishop Jr. (Age 37) Pocomoke, Maryland
Distribution of crack cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Possession of cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Jeffrey Maurice Fisher (Age 50) Snow Hill, MarylandDistribution of cocaine in a school zone – 2 Counts
Distribution of cocaine – 2 Counts
Possession of cocaine – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Donyell Antonio Ballard (Age 41) Berlin, Maryland

Distribution of crack cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Dionederick Ronshae Godwin (Age 30) Berlin, Maryland

Distribution of crack cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

McKineo John Middleton (Age 26) Frankford, Delaware

Distribution of Heroin in a school zone – 2 Counts
Distribution of heroin – 2 Counts
Possession of heroin – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Christopher Lee Sturgis  (Age 26) Laurel, Delaware

Distribution of heroin
Possession of heroin
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Shamus Montez Hall (Age 36) Pocomoke, Maryland

 Distribution of crack cocain
           Distribution of cocaine
·         Possession of crack cocaine
·         Possession of powder cocaine

During the apprehension of Mr. Hall, he was found to be in possession of approximately 3 grams of cocaine. A subsequent search and seizure warrant was executed by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team at Mr. Hall’s residence in Pocomoke, Maryland at which time investigators recovered an additional 3.5 grams of crack cocaine, small quantity of heroin along with various items of paraphernalia. Mr. Hall was also charged with Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, Possession of crack cocaine, Possession of heroin, and Possession of paraphernalia. Mr. Hall was committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond.

The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Pocomoke City Police Department during the course of these investigations.


**Chief Sewell of the Pocomoke City Police department stated that if the citizens of these towns can't live in peace because drug dealers want to sell drugs, then the Pocomoke City Police Department and these other law enforcement agencies  are going to continue to work together to make sure that the drug dealers don't live in peace as well.

TIME MACHINE ... 1966, 1976, 2001, 1901, 1890


(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

 
ACROSS THE USA

November, 1966
(Press Telegram- Long Beach, Calif.)

Pro Grid Meets On Merger

New York (AP)- A joint committee of the American and National Football Leagues went into a closed session today to work out details of their merger- particularly the Super Bowl and a common draft.

President Johnson signed into law a bill giving the merger limited immunity from antitrust laws Tuesday.

Under the merger plans the leagues will play a Super Bowl in January pitting the AFL champion against the NFL champions. The leagues will also have a common player draft and will plan a schedule of inter league, pre-season games next season.

Those were among the items the committee was scheduled to discuss today, but a league spokesmen said no announcement would be made.

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle will preside at the meeting. 


Super Bowl Scores

GameDateResult
XLVIFeb. 5, 2012Giants 21, Patriots 17
XLVFeb. 6, 2011Packers 31, Steelers 25
XLIVFeb. 7, 2010Saints 31 Colts 17
XLIIIFeb. 1, 2009Pittsburgh 27 Arizona 23
XLIIFeb. 3, 2008New York 17, New England 14
XLIFeb. 4, 2007Indianapolis 29, Chicago 17
XLFeb. 5, 2006Pittsburgh 21, Seattle 10
XXXIXFeb. 6, 2005New England 24, Philadelphia 21
XXXVIIIFeb. 1, 2004New England 32, Carolina 29
XXXVIIJan. 26, 2003Tampa Bay 48, Oakland 21
XXXVIFeb. 3, 2002New England 20, St. Louis 17
XXXVJan. 28, 2001Baltimore 34, N.Y. Giants 7
XXXIVJan. 30, 2000St. Louis 23, Tennessee 16
XXXIIIJan. 31, 1999Denver 34, Atlanta 19
XXXIIJan. 25, 1998Denver 31, Green Bay 24
XXXIJan. 26, 1997Green Bay 35, New England 21
XXXJan. 28, 1996Dallas 27, Pittsburgh 17
XXIXJan. 29, 1995San Francisco 49, San Diego 26
XXVIIIJan. 30, 1994Dallas 30, Buffalo 13
XXVIIJan. 31, 1993Dallas 52, Buffalo 17
XXVIJan. 26, 1992Washington 37, Buffalo 24
XXVJan. 27, 1991N.Y. Giants 20, Buffalo 19
XXIVJan. 28, 1990San Francisco 55, Denver 10
XXIIIJan. 22, 1989San Francisco 20, Cincinnati 16
XXIIJan. 31, 1988Washington 42, Denver 10
XXIJan. 25, 1987N.Y. Giants 39, Denver 20
XXJan. 26, 1986Chicago 46, New England 10
XIXJan. 20, 1985San Francisco 38, Miami 16
XVIIIJan. 22, 1984L.A. Raiders 38, Washington 9
XVIIJan. 30, 1983Washington 27, Miami 17
XVIJan. 24, 1982San Francisco 26, Cincinnati 21
XVJan. 25, 1981Oakland 27, Philadelphia 10
XIVJan. 20, 1980Pittsburgh 31, L.A. Rams 19
XIIIJan. 21, 1979Pittsburgh 35, Dallas 31
XIIJan. 15, 1978Dallas 27, Denver 10
XIJan.   9, 1977Oakland 32, Minnesota 14
XJan. 18, 1976Pittsburgh 21, Dallas 17
IXJan. 12, 1975Pittsburgh 16, Minnesota 6
VIIIJan. 13, 1974Miami 24, Minnesota 7
VIIJan. 14, 1973Miami 14, Washington 7
VIJan. 16, 1972Dallas 24, Miami 3
VJan. 17, 1971Baltimore 16, Dallas 13
IVJan. 11, 1970Kansas City 23, Minnesota 7
IIIJan. 12, 1969N.Y. Jets 16, Baltimore 7
IIJan. 14, 1968Green Bay 33, Oakland 14
IJan. 15, 1967Green Bay 35, Kansas City 10
*Source: superbowlhistory.net
 
Footnote: Longtime Salisbury resident Tom Brown played for the Green Bay Packers in the 1967 and 1968 Super Bowls.  Brown had starred at the University Of Maryland in baseball and football and then signed with the Washington Senators as a first baseman and outfielder.  After a year and a half in pro-baseball he signed with the Green Bay Packers, playing under coach Vince Lombardi.  A shoulder injury curtailed his football career. Since moving to the Eastern Shore in the early 1970's Brown has devoted his time to instructing and coaching youngsters in sports, and founded the Tom Brown League in Salisbury. 
 
 
 
June, 1976
(The Salisbury Times)

(Excerpt)

'Cypress Festival' Is Planned In Pocomoke

POCOMOKE CITY- Backers of this town's First Annual Cypress Festival, to be held July 9-10-11 in the municipal park on the Pocomoke River, are busy this week putting final touches on preparations for the three-day event.

Attractions include something for everyone's taste. There will be singing, a hand bell concert, teen costume ball, street and boat parades, art show, water-related sporting events, horse show and tours of the historic Costen House.

Unless otherwise specified, all events will take place at Cypress Park which is currently getting a road, a bike path and parking space- hard surfaced under a $60,000 Open Space city funded project.
 
June, 2001 (Time Machine Archive)
Cypress Park was the site for the Delmarva Chicken Festival as Pocomoke City and The Pocomoke City Chamber Of Commerce hosted the 53rd annual event. Despite some showers from the remnants of Tropical Storm Allison, the festival drew an attendance of more than 20,000 visitors. Festival features included The Chicken Capers games, a chicken splash, tug of war, arts and crafts, an antique and classic car show, a home and trade show, and the traditional giant fry pan serving Delmarvalous chicken.


May, 1901
(The Atlanta Constitution- Atlanta, Ga.)

(Excerpts)

COSTAL EXTENDS IT WIRES

New York, May 22.- The Postal Telegraph headquarters here has announced the opening of the following new offices on the Delaware peninsula.

Birds Nest, Va., Bloomtown, Va., Cape Charles, Va., Cheriton, Va., Cobbs, Va., Eastville, Va., Exmore, Va., Hallwood, Va., Keller, Va., Kings Creek, Md., Machipongo, Va., Nasawadox, Va., New Church, Va., Oak Hall, Va., Onley, Va., Parksley, Va., Pocomoke, Md., Tasley, Va.

Wires will also soon be completed to the following stations:
Crisfield, Md., Delmar, Del, Dover, Del, Eden, Md., Fruitland, Md., Loretto, Md., Princess Anne, Md., Salisbury, Md., Seaford, Del., Williams, Md.

 
Memories of Accomac, 1890 John S. Wise Jr.. "Memories of Accomac, 1890" Peninsula Enterprise (Accomac, Va.: August 21, 1937)

A friend recently said to me that after all, our memories remain with us and with many are all they get out of life. Certainly I cherish nothing more than my memories of old Drummondtown and Accomack County in 1890, now nearly half a century ago, when I spent a summer with my dear old cousin, Dr. John J. Wise, at his old home "Woodburn," about a mile north of Drummondtown.

I was then a lad of fourteen and full of youthful vitality and activity and interest and curiosity about all things of the Eastern Shore new to a boy who had spent most of his time in the inland country mountains.

(PART 6)

Duff Savage was proprietor of the old hotel. There was bar there so I was not allowed to hang around. Those were the days when dinner cost a quarter and he served everything the country provided. Here gathered the farmers, drummers and travelers.

Jimmy Scott, with about two feet of white beard, would often drive in and by the time he had a few drams, he's expatiate on the size of his apples.

Nat Lang had a bar in the house up at the corner of the open on Jail Road, next to the Debtor's Prison. The patronage there was largely fishermen and country people. Some wild parties broke out over there at times. The rough crowds fought it out there.

In those days we had the County Court, which met monthly, with Judge John W. Gillet on the bench. Then we had the Circuit Court with Judge Ben T. Gunter on the bench.

Judge Gillet was a very studious, reserved and dignified man. He was not much seen around the town. He lived in the old house just below the tavern, afterwards occupied by Judge Ross.

That by the way is the highest point on the Eastern Shore, thirty-six feet above sea level.

The Circuit Court handled the more important civil cases. The County Court was the big time. Everybody came to town.

 Then was when the folks swapped horses and jack-knives and made up the boat-races.

Everything was transacted and settled at County Court. It's abandonment is a community misfortune.

In those days the Langs and the Milliners were a legion.

I spent all the time I could with "Polk" Lang, fishing out of Folly Creek, from Garrison's and Black Stump Landings, and the day never passes when I do not look back to it all as one of the most interesting times in my life.

Mrs. Etta A. Wise and her daughter Miss Etta were teaching school and music at the old Woodburn farm where they had twenty or thirty pupils from whom they collected from $5 to $10 a year each, if they could pay it.

FOOTNOTE: LOOK FOR THE CONCLUDING PORTION OF THIS ARTICLE ON NEXT WEEK'S TIME MACHINE.

 
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Third Suspected Arson Fire In 3 Days

Local Accomack Fire Companies along with Virginia State Police Fire Investigators and Accomack County Sheriff's Department can't seem to get a break from the recent suspected arsons that have occurred over the weekend.

Thursday evening a fire broke out in an abandoned store in Pungoteague.  Friday evening companies were alerted to a fire in an airplane hangar on Locustville Road in Onley, Virginia.

Saturday evening (Feb.2) at 10:59 Saturday night another abandoned structure fire was reported in a barn on Foxgrove Road, just before Fisher's Corner, in Parksley.

Parksley, Bloxom, Tasley and Onley responded to the fire. Minor damage was reported to the structure and Virginia State Police believe this fire to be a result of arson also.

 A $5000 reward is STILL being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the fires. Contact the Virginia State Police or the Accomack County Sheriff's Department.

If  you  have ANY information call:
 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820
 Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Several Month Undercover Drug Investigations Lead To Multiple Local Arrests

The Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Pocomoke City Police Department assisted the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team in this investigation that lasted several months and has taken cocaine and heroin off the streets!  Great job!!

Over the last several months, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team have been conducting undercover drug distribution investigations throughout Worcester County. As a result of these investigations the following individuals were apprehended and charged with the following drug offenses.



Ted Davis (Age 18) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of crack cocaine in a School Zone – 2 Counts
·         Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine
·         Distribution of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
·         Possession of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $100,000.00 Bond


Charles William Smith (Age 48) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Possession with intent to distribute cocaine in a school zone
·         Distribution of cocaine
·         Possession of cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $500,000.00 Bond


Norman Lee Crawley (Age 36) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of cocaine in a school zone – 2 Counts
·         Distribution of cocaine – 2 Counts
·         Possession of cocaine – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond


Orintha Jerome Godwin (Age 30) Pocomoke, Maryland
·         Distribution of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
·         Possession of crack cocaine – 3 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond



  Eric Vincent Bishop Jr. (Age 37) Pocomoke, Maryland
Distribution of crack cocaine
Distribution of cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Possession of cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

 Jeffrey Maurice Fisher (Age 50) Snow Hill, Maryland
Distribution of cocaine in a school zone – 2 Counts
Distribution of cocaine – 2 Counts
Possession of cocaine – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond


 Donyell Antonio Ballard (Age 41) Berlin, Maryland
Distribution of crack cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

 Dionederick Ronshae Godwin (Age 30) Berlin, Maryland
Distribution of crack cocaine
Possession of crack cocaine
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond


 McKineo John Middleton (Age 26) Frankford, Delaware
Distribution of Heroin in a school zone – 2 Counts
Distribution of heroin – 2 Counts
Possession of heroin – 2 Counts
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Christopher Lee Sturgis  (Age 26) Laurel, Delaware
Distribution of heroin
Possession of heroin
Committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond

Shamus Montez Hall (Age 36) Pocomoke, Maryland
 Distribution of crack cocain
           Distribution of cocaine
·         Possession of crack cocaine
·         Possession of powder cocaine
 

 During the apprehension of Mr. Hall, he was found to be in possession of approximately 3 grams of cocaine. A subsequent search and seizure warrant was executed by the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team at Mr. Hall’s residence in Pocomoke, Maryland at which time investigators recovered an additional 3.5 grams of crack cocaine, small quantity of heroin along with various items of paraphernalia. Mr. Hall was also charged with Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, Possession of crack cocaine, Possession of heroin, and Possession of paraphernalia. Mr. Hall was committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $250,000.00 Bond.


The Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Pocomoke City Police Department during the course of these investigations.

Submitted:  Lieutenant Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff's Department

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.


Super Bowl Sunday items... and a look back to local happenings in 1976, 2001, 1901, plus more from "Memories Of Accomac," 1890. 

It's 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!

Suspected Arson- Minor Damage To Airport Hanger

Fire units from Onley, Onancock, Tasley and Melfa responded to a reported fire Friday night at 11:02 at an airport hanger on Locustville Road. Units arrived quickly and the damage was minimal.

State Police are investigating the incident as a possible arson fire.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the arson suspect. Contact either the Virginia State Police or the Accomack County Sheriff's Department.

Onancock, Tasley, Onley and Melfa also responded to a second fire early this morning on Pine Ridge Rd. This one was in an outbuilding but preliminary information indicates it was caused by an extension coard to an outbuilding.

The Virginia State Police is investigating.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the  arrest and conviction of the arsonist. Contact the
Accomack County  Sheriff's Department or the Virginia State Police.
                            
If  you  have ANY information call:
 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820
 Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.


Source:

Ground Hog Day 2013

HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY !
 
 
 


 Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

Groundhog Website

Delmarva Discovery Center ~ See What's Happening Today !



OPEN
SATURDAY  10:00  TO 4:00
SUNDAY  1:00   TO 4:00
 
Stop by and say hi to Gary the box turtle!
Enjoy the many exhibits
 
 
 
See what's new in the museum gift shop!
 
 
Downtown Pocomoke City
 

Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting



A G E N D A
POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 p.m., Monday, February 4, 2013
City Hall
 
  1. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
 
  1. Review and approval of minutes from meeting of January 7, 2013.
 
  1. Review and approval of bills to be paid.
 
  1. Chief Kelvin Sewell to introduce new patrol officer Karl Klinke.
 
  1. Mr. Ed Young, of G.E.Y. Engineering Co., to present report on storm drainage project near Lynnhaven Drive.
 
  1. Consider requests from Chamber of Commerce:
    1. Use of Winter Quarters Golf Course for tournament on April 20, 2013
    2. Use of Cypress Park for second annual Pocomoke Octoberfest/Beer and Wine Festival on September 7, 2013.
 
  1. Discuss request from Major East and others regarding use of City properties for bow hunting.
 
  1. Review letter from Tim Fry regarding City-owned property at 408 Laurel Street.
 
  1. Approve appointment of Ms. Tracey White to the City’s Board of Elections Supervisors.
 
  1. Recommendation from Pocomoke City Revolving Loan Committee to approve new loan for Market Street boutique at 145A Market Street. (owner, Kimberly Jackson)
 
  1. First Reading of Ord. No. 414 regarding nuisance growth problems.

  1. Discuss letter from Building Inspector Harvey Davis recommending repair or demolition of three houses on Second Street. (owners, Molock Group)
 
  1. Authorize purchase of materials:
    1. Pipe and other materials for looping of 6” water line between Winter Quarters Drive and Greenway Avenue. 
    2. Golf carts for Winter Quarters Golf Course (18)
    3. Discuss golf course club house damage from Hurricane Sandy.
Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.
 
AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE TIME OF CONVENING.

Stockton Neighborhood Crime Watch Meeting

The Stockton Crime Watch Meeting that was postponed on Jan. 25 has been  rescheduled for Friday, February 8, 2013.

The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at the Stockton fire department.

STOCKTON VOL. FIRE DEPT. ON FACEBOOK

Friday, February 1, 2013

Warming Specials For Friday ~Riverside Grill

 
FRIDAY
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
 
Warm up with a nice bowl of Jambalaya
 



-Maryland Crab Soup w/ 1/2 ham sandwich or side salad 6.99
 -Mahi-Mahi Wrap (grilled, blackened or fried) w/ fries 9.99
 -Tropical Salad w/ chilled shrimp and fresh fruit 8.99
 Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Platter 9.99

 

Happy Hour 4-7 w/ $1 off appetizers

 @ 8 pm:

$3.50 Captain Morgan and Sailor Jerry drinks,
$1.50 Bud lt
 Coors lt
 and Yuengling drafts

MD. State Police: Celebrate Responsibility

A RESPONSIBLE CELEBRATION IS
THE BEST GAME FOR THE SUPER BOWL XLVII

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Troopers remind fans a responsible celebration is the best game plan for this Super Bowl Sunday.

At the direction of Colonel Marcus L. Brown, Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, each of the 22 barracks will have additional patrols specifically focusing on impaired driving on Super Bowl Sunday. When not answering calls for service, troopers on regular patrol will also target impaired drivers.

“Our patrols will target those who elect to ignore the law and endanger others by drinking and driving,” Colonel Brown said. “We want everyone to be able to have a safe celebration and to cheer for the Ravens!”

Troopers encourage motorists to plan ahead. If you plan to drink, don’t plan to drive. Be responsible, call a family member or friend, use public transportation or arrange for lodging at a hotel nearby your celebration.

As a reminder, the penalty for driving under the influence can be up to one year in jail and a thousand dollar fine for a first offense. There are also administrative penalties from the Motor Vehicle Administration including a suspension of your driver’s license. Legal fees, insurance and tow cost can also add to your financial burden.

Last year, on Super Bowl Sunday, troopers arrested 38 drunk drivers. Driving with a blood alcohol content of .07 (driving while impaired) is illegal in Maryland and .08(driving under the influence) or higher is illegal in every state. A driver under the age of 21, with any measurable alcohol in their system is in violation of alcohol laws in Maryland.


MD. State Police Press Release

Another Abandoned Structure Fire In Accomack County

 Thursday evening fire units from Nassawadox, Melfa, Painter and Exmore responded to an  fully involved fire in an  abandoned store  at the intersection of Boston Road and Sheilds Bridge Road  in Pungoteague (Accomack County).  The fire was reported to 911 around 9:40 Thursday evening.

Fire Investigators from the Virginia State Police are investigating
but it is believed to be the work of an arsonist.


A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the  arrest and conviction of the arsonist. Contact the
Accomack County  Sheriff's Department or the Virginia State Police.
                             

If  you  have ANY information call:
 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820
 Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.

Broadwater Academy Gives Back To Community

WESR
No snow, ice or fog in the forecast for Monday but Broadwater students will be going in two hours late.

 Headmaster Jeremy McClean granted the free time to reward the students for collecting over two tons of food for the Food Bank. Broadwater senior Logan Holland and the Broadwater Student Council organized the drive which will provide over 3000 meals for the needy on the Eastern Shore.

Food Bank manager Charmin Horton stated that the drive came at an especially good time since the holidays are now over. She said she is delighted with the efforts by Holland, the student council and all of the students and parents who supported the effort.

So Broadwater students will get a little extra sleep and have extra time to get to school the Monday after the Super Bowl.

Source:

The students from Broadwater Academy made themselves busy back in October 2012 a few days after Hurricane Sandy.  Students, parents and grandparents spent a huge part of their weekend cutting trees and cleaning up debris in the Sanford and Saxis areas. jmmb

The Bay Queen Cruises ~ EAGLE TOURS

THE BAY QUEEN CRUISES
EAGLE TOURS IN FEBRUARYLeaving from Sturgis Park
Snow Hill, Md.
 
Beginning :
Saturday, February 9, 2013
TOUR TIME:  3 PM
$20.00 PER PERSON
(must have at least 12 passengers per trip)
 
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call 410-632-1415
 
DRESS WARM !!
Hot Chocolate will be provided
 
The migratory eagles are here. We've seen both adults and juveniles, and even a juvenile golden eagle. They are only here for a short time so book now.  ~ Capt. John Raggi ~
 
 
 
 

Pocomoke Spring Open Golf Tournament



Registration 11:30
Shotgun Starts 1 p.m.
 
Big fun on a little course!
 
Join us to support Pocomoke Chamber of Commerce in promoting local businesses. Entry fee $50 per individual, $200 team. Cart and lunch included. Great prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
 
  Come out and show your support! 
 
To get involved contact Jennifer at pocomokechamber@gmail.com
or 410-957-1919.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

OCPD Arrests Suspect in Connection With The Death of Michael Post

On January 26, 2013, Officers of the Ocean City Police Department responded to 216Somerset Street, for a  report of an unconscious male subject lying on the ground.  Upon arrival, officers located the victim, identified as Michael Post.  Ocean City EMS transported Post to Atlantic General Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

Ocean City Police Detectives investigated this incident and learned that a male, identified as George Daron Nottingham, 39, of Ocean City, had assaulted Post in front of 216 Somerset Street, causing Post to fall and strike his head on the ground. 

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for the State of Maryland determined that Post died of head injuries related to the Assault. 

On January 31, 2013, OCPD Detectives arrested Nottingham at his residence on Townsend Road in West Ocean City and have charged him with Manslaughter and Second Degree Assault.

Nottingham was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and is being held on $500,000.00 bond.

Ocean City Police Dept. News Release

Riverside Grill Pocomoke

Thursday
Riverside Grill  Pocomoke
 
-Hearty Vegetable Beef Soup w/ 1/2 ham sandwich or side salad 5.99
 -Cold Plate- Chicken, shrimp, and pasta salads 7.99
 -Open-Face Roast Beef w/ mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99
 -Shrimp and Clam Strip Basket w/ fries 8.99
 
 Happy Hour 4-7 w/ $1 off appetizers
 @ 4 pm: $4 burgers
 @ 8 pm: $3.50 Bacardi drinks
 

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

.
 Super Bowl Sunday items... and a look back to local happenings in 1976, 2001, 1901, plus more from "Memories Of Accomac, 1890. 

It's 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!

Locals Appreciation Weekend !

The Delmarva Discovery Center

LOCALS APPRECIATION WEEEND
FIRST WEEKEND OF EVERY MONTH
50% off Admission for Locals!

(Sussex, Worcester, Wicomico, Somerset and Accomack Counties)

 
 

Phone Scam Related to New Refund Debit Card

RICHMOND – The Virginia Department of Taxation has been alerted to a phone scam related to the new Virginia Tax Refund Debit Card.

The Department has received reports of phone calls being made to individuals, telling them that their “Way2Go prepaid MasterCard is locked for security reasons.”  The automated caller then tries to get the listener to divulge personal information.

This is a phone scam.  The Department never makes automated calls and never solicits personal information in this manner.  If you receive such a call, hang up immediately.  If the call is recorded as a voice mail, delete it.

The Department goes to great lengths to protect the confidentiality and privacy of taxpayer information.  This scam is not related in any way to the security of the new tax refund debit card or any information that taxpayers may submit to the Department.   The Department cautions individuals never to give personal information to anyone calling unless they can verify the source.

A division of Xerox Corp. administers the new Virginia Tax Refund Debit Card and refers to it as the “Way2Go” card.

The Department is working with other government agencies, law enforcement, the debit card vendor, and the telephone companies involved to try and end the phone scam.  

Questions should be directed to the agency’s Customer Services Department at (804) 367-8031.

Statement by Secretary Larry Hogan, Chairman of Change Maryland

Statement by Secretary Larry Hogan, Chairman of Change Maryland:
 Response to today's State of the State Speech
by Governor O'Malley
 
Annapolis - "Governor O'Malley's slogan used to be 'believe' but that speech was pure make believe.   The Governor continues to misuse facts to portray a false narrative of his administration's legacy. Only Martin O'Malley could actually call a 30 percent increase in spending and a budget he has increased by $9 billion as making government smaller and cutting more spending than any governor in history.

"The governor said he cut $8.3 billion but that's just not true. He has increased spending every single year since he has been governor, a total of more than $9 billion. So his math is off by more than $17 billion.

"He talked of making tough choices, but after 24 consecutive tax and fee hikes, the only tough choice he has to make is what can we possibly tax next?

"Governor O'Malley said we have the worst traffic congestion in the nation. On this we agree. But he failed to tell you that he is the reason we are in this predicament because he diverted funds from the transportation trust fund to pay for other things, and then of what was left in the transportation budget, he only allocated a tiny amount to roads.

"He talked about what he inherited. I was a cabinet secretary in the previous administration, and I can tell you that when we turned the keys over to the O'Malley administration, we had a billion dollar cash surplus in the bank, and the state was in the best fiscal shape it had been in decades.

"Just six years later and by any objective measure, by any objective group, the state is in far worse shape than ever before. Businesses, jobs and taxpayers are fleeing our state in record numbers. We have fallen behind all the states in our region and most states across the country in nearly every economic indicator.

"O'Malley's primary focus of this session seems to be making gas and electricity more expensive for working families and small businesses. He is again pushing the gas tax and an expensive windmill project guaranteed to drive up electric bills.

"Under Martin O'Malley there are  207,000 unemployed Marylanders. Since 2007, the private sector employment base Maryland desperately needs for long-term job growth has eroded.  Approximately 6500 small businesses have left the state and  Fortune 500 companies have left as well.  I believe that's where he should have focused his attention.

"The governor is good at making up numbers, spinning  magical tales, with no basis in reality. But, sadly the Governor's real legacy is a record of lost businesses, lost jobs, higher spending, record tax increases, and broken promises.

"Unfortunately he checked out of this job some time ago, and is focused on his next one. His entire focus is about his national political aspirations and not about the needs of average hard-working Marylanders who continue to struggle."

Accomack County Schools ~ Public Hearing Concerning Budget

By Wesley Edwards
At a public hearing on the 2013-14 Accomack County School Budget, Superintendent Dr. Bruce Benson presented a power point presentation showing the highlights of the proposed budget. He explained that the budget was not yet completed and any and all comments made tonight would be considered before a final budget was approved.

Benson went on to say there were 66 new teachers in the 2012-2013 school year equaling about 16% of the total number of teachers in the system. With it taking 7-8 years to become a good teacher and with Accomack having 25% of its teachers with less than four years experience, this group needed the most attention.

The section of his presentation that got almost all the attention from speakers was the phasing out of the early retirement plan. Twelve speakers from the audience of about 70 people spoke about how important this benefit was to all of them. All twelve of the speakers had more than 20 years experience and felt it was unfair to jerk it away from them at this point in their life. Only one of the twelve speakers mentioned salary.

Gary Reece a 32 year teacher and now athletic director at Nandua High School spoke about the retirement benefit also but gave equal time to how important athletics are to keeping children in school and off the streets. He went on to comment about how poorly coaches are paid and their effect on children's lives asking for consideration of this group. He used himself as an example stating he managed 26 different programs and got paid $90 for each program.

The School Board will now consider requests made at the public hearing and will prepare a final budget to submit to the Accomack County Board of Supervisors.

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