The Historic Shipjack Ida May Arrives In Pocomoke This Afternoon

A Different View of the New Pocomoke Restaurant

Pocomoke River

Sunday  May 27, 2012

Here's a totally different look at the restaurant being built between the Delmarva Discovery Center and the Pocomoke River.

Since I can not walk on water and my husband sold our boat and jet skis so  long ago to begin the hobby of mud bogging I have never been able to photograph the restaurant from this angle myself. 

In just a few more weeks the long wait will be over.  Boaters and jet skiers will be able to take advantage of the FREE docking at the new restaurant while enjoying a meal or even just a few drinks either from the deck or inside.  I'm looking forward to it.

A big thank you to Bill and Sue Tull for sending me these photos to share.  Thank you for caring  about Pocomoke City, as many of us do, and enough about my venture (to capture history being made through photos)  and for knowing how important my "mission" is. 

Take Appropriate Measures To Prevent Tick Bites

ACCOMAC, Va.- Accomack County has been labeled an endemic locality for ticks carrying Lyme disease. This means the ticks are prevalent in the area.


Since 2007 there have been 500 positive Lyme disease lab reports for humans in Accomack County.


"It's now normal, we live we coexist with ticks in this population that are now infected with the organism that transmits Lyme disease," said Henry Kurban, director of the Eastern Shore (of Virginia) Health District. "I would just say that people, when they go about their daily routine, should be cautious about taking those measures that are appropriate to prevent tick bites."


According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010, 94 percent of all Lyme disease cases were from 12 U.S. states. Three of the states were Delaware, Maryland and Virginia.

Ecumenical Worship Service for Memorial Day

It was wonderful to see the citizens of Pocomoke City attending the Memorial Day Service that was held in Cypress Park on Monday May 28, 2012 at 9:00 AM.

This was the first Memorial Day Service that I can remember and I certainly hope more will follow.

Thank you to Councilman Rob Clarke for sharing his  photos.



The Rev. Dorthea S. Whittington welcomes the crowd





 Mayor Bruce Morrison addresses the citizens of Pocomoke City




Rev. Jeffrey T. Howard leads a prayer





2012 Memorial Day Speakers
left to right Rev. Sally Dolch, Rev. Dorthea Whittington, Rev. Jeffrey T.  Howard, Rev. George Tasker, Mayor Bruce Morrison



Memorial Day 2012

Today we honor the lives and memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our great  nation.  Because of those sacrifices we  know the feeling of  freedom.

NEVER STOP REMEMBERING....

Active

Richard C. Brown, Jr., Air Force


Jacob Gibbons, SSgt. Air Force


Veterans

Lt.Col. Carlyle S. Harris, Air Force - Viet Nam POW

Jeremy W. Doyle, Army, Scout Battalion 69th Armor Regiment-
On second tour -Operation Iraqi Freedon - KIA

David Greene, Air Force

Patrick A. Dize, Navy

Richard S. (Steve) Lawrence, Army, VietNam

Rick Choquette, Army

Bruce Glenn Merritt, Jr., Navy
("MT2/E5/SS He served on the USS Kamehameha and the West Virginia from 1990-1994.

Roy Woodrow Wilkins, Navy

James Walter Morris, Navy

Orland E. Howard, Marines, Korean Conflict

Buddy Hughes, Army, Korea

William Byron Schoolfield, Navy, WWII Pacific Theater

Byron Dorsey Schoolfield, Army WWI

Jack Sipilia, WWII, Navy (Retired)

Billy Hall, Army, Vietnam (Deceased)

James W. Maddox, WWII, Army (Deceased)

Art Sexton, Corporal, Marines, Vietnam

John Carey, Rank E-4, Airforce

Richard Hitchens, Army and National Guard, 1st Sergeant, Vietnam, Afganistan (40  yrs. later)

Larry Fykes, Coast Guard, Senior Chief, Desert Storm, Operation Iraq, Deep Water Horizon (Katrina)

Lawrence Tull, Airforce, Captain

Kenneth Tull, Airforce, A2C

James B. Maddox, Army National Guard, Vietnam and Desert Storm

Jason Harris, Airforce, 167 AW, Kuwait

Larry Wood, Navy

Paul Hill, Navy, Chief, WWII

Michael Hill, Navy

William Byrd, III Cpl E4, First Marine Brigade, Vietnam

Michael Coutu, Navy AZ3 (SCW)

Nicholas Jones, Marines, PFC

Cornell Ginn, Air Force, Master Sgt. E-7 Veteran of Foreign Wars

Ralph Riess,  Navy, PN2

William A. Frink, Navy, AMMC, WWII, Korea

Margaret M. Frink, Navy, MM2


 Please continue to fly your flags and yellow ribbons!

Let the military men and women know they are in our hearts and NOT forgotten.


If you would like to list a name here please contact me via my email.

TIME MACHINE ... Buyer Beware!

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

　

March, 1885

(The Denton Journal)

Frauds on the Road.- The Cambridge Chronicle says: This is the season when the nomadic swindler starts from the cities upon his career of humbuggery. He is near of kin to the common tramp, setting out as soon as spring opens, but sometimes he appears in better garb and even rides in a carriage. This community has been afflicted recently with a number of this people, who style themselves agents for a big firm in New York, and offer to sell any amount of dry goods at prices that so nearly approach the giveaway point as to convince all who know the value of such goods that the agents are frauds of the first water.

They offer to sell, for instance, Warnsutta muslin for 4 cents per yard, and best prints at 3 cents. Everybody knows goods can be bought from honest dealers at no such figures, but the unwary need to be warned of the seductiveness of the bait. The muslin is worth more than double the price asked, at wholesale, while prints are likewise worth double the figure named. As said above, the offer is only a bait, and it is understood systematic frauds are being practiced. A victim is at once struck with the exceedingly low price of the muslin and calico, and then the swindler, having gained an audience, will get in his neat work in disposing of worthless articles. It is always safe to show the door to these kind of people.

　

May, 1932

(The Cumberland Evening Times)

Snow Hill- Unveiling of a monument to the men of Worcester County who died in the World War and dedication of the new draw bridge across the Pocomoke River will mark the Memorial Day ceremonies here next Monday. Delegations from patriotic and military organizations will march to the new bridge at the junction of Washington Street and the Snow Hill-Salisbury Highway where the dedication exercises will take place. A musical program will conclude the program.

　

October, 1921

(Worcester Democrat- Pocomoke City)

All the way from the Maryland-Virginia line in Worcester County to the Maryland-Pennsylvania line in the mountains of Western Maryland on concrete or macadam road is what the people of this good State can now boast of. This was made possible by the opening of the new steel and concrete bridge across the Pocomoke River at this place (Pocomoke City) yesterday. Governor Albert C. Ritchie made the address at the opening ceremonies.

　

August, 1988

An investigation was underway into the collapse of a section of the Pocomoke River Bridge leading into Pocomoke City. A 50-foot portion of the 67-year-old drawbridge collapsed at about 2A.M. on August 17th just after a vehicle had crossed over.



August, 1969

Some available properties being advertised by an Ocean City real estate firm included the following:

Oceanfront- Four 2-bedroom apartment buildings, facing directly on the ocean. Knotty pine wall, wall to wall carpet, completely furnished. Each with tile bath, modern kitchens. These apartments are completely rented for 1969. $65,000 complete.

Bayside- Modern 2-bedroom home. Suitable for year around living. Hot water, baseboard heat. All tiled bath. Spacious lawns. Residential neighborhood. Completely furnished. Lots of closet space. $21,000.

Oceanfront- Condominium apartment. 1-bedroom. Wall to wall carpet. Paneled walls. All electric heat and air conditioning. All electric kitchen. Full tile bath. Sun deck. Directly on the ocean. No ground rent to pay. $19,950.

　

　

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Crisfield Mud Bog Today

CRISFIELD MUD BOG

Racing Begins At 1:00

SUNDAY  MAY 27, 2012

Admission: $7.00 adults

Children under 10 FREE

Driver Registration: 9:30 ~ 12:00

(behind Crisfield Elks Lodge)

~Memorial Day Service~

Pocomoke City Hall will be

CLOSED

Monday  May 28, 2012

POCOMOKE CITY PASTOR'S

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Please join us on Monday, May 28th at 9:00 am at the flag pole at Cypress Park in Downtown Pocomoke City, Maryland.

Bleacher seating available or bring your own chair.

TIME MACHINE Preview ... Buyer Beware!

　
On the Eastern Shore, 1885: "This is the season when the nomadic swindler starts from the cities upon his career of humbuggery."



Also this week take a look at some Ocean City real estate prices in 1969.



Read more on these and other items this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!
　
　
　
　
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"Thank A Veteran Night"

American Legion Post 93 In Pocomoke City

 will host

 "Thank A Veteran Night"

June  1, 2012

6 to 8 PM

Dinner prepared by the ladies auxiliary

Post Commander Arthur Bishop invites all veterans and citizens of Pocomoke City who want to thank our veterans to join him for dinner and fellowship.

A fellowship time after dinner will include remarks by Mayor Bruce Morrison. 

Tim Corkin will speak about his tour of duty as the helicopter pilot for president George  Bush.



For more information, call 410-957-2824. The Post is located at 2017 Bypass Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland.

Source:

Gumboro Mud Bog Race Results- May 5th ~ 2012 Season

RACE RESULTS

GUMBORO MUD BOG

MAY 5, 2012

STREET CLASS

1ST   STEVE WISBESKI   BROWN 77 BRONCO   FULL   22.91 SEC.
2ND   MATHEW GRAY   BLACK JEEP WRANGLER   145.9'
3RD   CLIFTON TAYLOR   BLUE 69 CHEVY   143.5'
4TH   DERYK B.   BLUE 90 CHEROKEE   132'
5TH   KENNETH HEARN   BROWN/WHITE F250   44.9'



PROSTOCK

1ST    ED VOGEL III   NO SHAME   FULL   16.40 SEC
2ND   JOHN LAIRD   BLUE CHEVY   FULL   17.029 SEC.
3RD   STEVE WISBESKI   BROWN 77 BRONCO   FULL   20.57 SEC
4TH   ANDY KAUFFMAN   BOTTOM FEEDER   FULL   23.97 SEC
5TH   VINCE MCMAHON   UDDER MADDNESS   FULL   31.44 SEC.
6TH   STEVE RIGGI  N PUDDLE JUMPER   FULL   43.90 SEC
7TH   GARY DOWNES   POPPY'S TOY   FULL   61.55 SEC
8TH   BRYAN JOHANSON   FUNKY JUNK   134.8'
9TH   BRUCE VOGEL   GOLDRUSH   130'
10TH   ROGER ENGLAND III   SILVER 85 CHEVY   85.7'
11TH   JOHN BORGSTROM   LITTLE DIRTY DOG   30.4'
------ NICHOLAS BATESON   RED 97 GMC   DNS


SMALL TIRE SUPER STOCK
1ST    ED VOGEL   NO SHAME   FULL   13.35 SEC
2ND    NICHOLAS BATESON   RED 97 GMC   FULL   87.25 SEC
3RD    DANIEL HARVISON   FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES   197.1'
4TH    JAKE VOGEL   GOLDRUSH   193.8'
5TH    KYLE LOHMEYER   TRIPLE TROUBLE   179.6'
6TH    VINCE MCMAHON   UDDER MADNESS   167.5'
7TH    BARRY WISE   SHORT & SASSY   141.4'
8TH    GARY DOWNES   POPPY'S TOY   126.6'
9TH    RANDY WILLEY   OLD SCHOOL II   82.5'


BIG TIRE SUPER STOCK
1ST    AARON ELLIS     FULL   4.351 SEC
2ND    ROGER ENGLAND   SILVER 85 CHEVY   FULL   11.12 SEC
3RD    JAMES HALL   99 PROBLEMS   FULL   15.937 SEC
4TH    DANIEL HARVISON   FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES   FULL   19.605 SEC
5TH    MARK CHRIST     BLACK CHEVY S10   179.9'
6TH    STEVE RIGGIN   PUDDLE JUMPER   177'
---- BRUCE VOGEL   GOLDRUSH   DNS
---- KEVIN LOHMEYER   TRIPLE TROUBLE   DNS
---- BRYAN JOHANSON   FUNKY JUNK   DNS

   
MODIFIED
1ST    RICKY MESSER   OLD FLAME   FULL   3.98 SEC
2ND    KELLY HUBBARD   HIGH VOLTAGE   FULL   4.31 SEC
3RD    JARED COLLINS   COPPERHEAD   FULL   4.33 SEC
4TH    DONALD BOWDEN   WILDFIRE FULL   4.63 SEC
5TH    CHARLIE PRICE    MIDNIGHT EXPRESS    FULL   4.645 SEC
6TH    SAM JONES   DIRTY DREAMS   FULL   4.80 SEC
7TH    AARON ELLIS   FULL   4.909 SEC
8TH    BRYAN WATSON   LITTLE RED DAKOTA   FULL   5.40 SEC
9TH    BILL HEIL   MISTRESS   FULL   5.706 SEC
10TH    JIMMY HALL   99 PROBLEMS   FULL   11.299 SEC
----- BARRY WISE   SHORT & SASSY   DNS


MINI OPEN
1ST    WRIGHT TOWNSEND   MUD DOBBER II   FULL   3.333 SEC
2ND    JARED COLLINS   COPPERHEAD   FULL   3.830 SEC
3RD      KELLY HUBBARD   HIGH VOLTAGE   FULL   4.136 SEC
4TH    RICKY MESSER   OLD FLAME   FULL   4.260 SEC
5TH    PATRICK LONG   SOD BUSTER   FULL   4.271 SEC
6TH    LEE STURGIS   GRAY GHOST   FULL   4.307 SEC
7TH    BRYAN WATSON   LITTLE RED DAKOTA   FULL   4.40 SEC
8TH    BILLY MARSH   BLACK BLAZER   FULL   4.423 SEC
9TH    BILL HEIL   MISTRESS FULL   5.191 SEC
10TH    CHUCK WEST   FREAK NASTY   FULL   5.49 SEC
----- BLAINE HITCHENS RARE SPECIES DNS
----- AARON ELLIS DNS
----- SAM JONES DIRTY DREAMS DNS


UNLIMITED
1ST    BLAINE HITCHENS   RARE SPECIES   FULL   3.66 SEC
2ND    JONATHAN CORBET   OLD FLAME   FULL   3.88 SEC
3RD    LEE STURGIS   HIGH VOLTAGE   FULL   4.312 SEC
4TH    WESLEY WARD   GETTIN BUSY   FULL   4.314 SEC
5TH    PATRICK LONG   SOD BUSTER   FULL   4.36 SEC


X CLASS
1ST   KEVIN LEWIS   HEAVEN BOUND


UNLIMITED X CLASS
1ST TRAVIS PRUITT DIRTY DOG

Statement From Pocomoke City Officials

Pocomoke City Officials Clarify Proposed Ordinance on Open Porch Furniture

Some of you may have heard that WBOC is reporting that Pocomoke City officials are considering an ordinance that would prohibit certain indoor furnishings from being placed on open porches.  While that statement is accurate, the remainder of their reporting has been very misleading. 

Mayor Bruce Morrison has asked WBOC to issue a clarification via all media outlets where the misinformation has been shared.  This misinformation includes videos taken of certain furnishings in Pocomoke that would not even be considered under the potential ordinance.

First, the ordinance is only being considered.  Second, the ordinance would NOT prohibit what is commonly known as "patio furniture" or outdoor furniture, such as wicker, plastic, wood, or aluminum items.  Rather, certain types of upholstered interior furniture that can be combustible and pose a safety hazard would be prohibited.  The City of Salisbury adopted a similar ordinance in 1999.

A draft of the proposed ordinance has not been completed by the City’s attorney yet, but one may be considered at by the Mayor and City Council in the next few weeks.

There are many other positive and exciting changes occurring in Pocomoke and it is a shame that this misleading report is detracting from the positive.  We are hopeful that WBOC will issue proper clarifications to this story so that Pocomoke City residents will not be unduly concerned about the proposed aesthetic and safety measure. 

Eastern Shore Crime Sweep Named "Spring Sting"

63 warrants closed in "Spring Sting"

EXMORE, Va. (WAVY) - On May 22-23, multiple law enforcement officers executed a crime sweep on the Eastern Shore.

More than 50 officers were involved, including Virginia State Police, Accomack Sheriff’s Office, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, Eastern Shore Drug Task Force, Exmore Police Department, DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, Cape Charles Police Department and surrounding state, local and federal law enforcement agencies.

“This was a tremendous team effort and we give credit to the cooperation of all agencies involved in making this a successful round-up” said Robert “Bobby” Mathieson, U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia.

The sweep was targeted around fugitives wanted for drugs, sex offender violations, robbery, rape, grand larceny, theft and miscellaneous misdemeanor offenses, and encompassed areas including Northampton and Accomack counties.

More than 63 warrants were closed.

source:

Your Photos Are Welcomed

As always the PPE welcomes your photos.

If anyone has photos that were taken last evening  at the Awards Ceremonies at Pocomoke High School  please send them to us. 

Also, in the near future graduation day will be here and we would love posting those photos too.

Thanks.  jmmb

Crisfield Mud Bog ~ SUNDAY

MAKE THE CRISFIELD MUD BOG PART OF YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS !

"Short and Sassy"- Owner/Driver Barry Wise

CRISFIELD MUD BOG 2012

SUNDAY  MAY 27, 2012

(behind the Crisfield Elks Lodge)

NO alcohol

ADMISSION:  $7.00 per person

Children under 10 FREE

Events begin @ 1:00 PM

 Driver Registration: 9:30 am - 12:30

~CRISFIELD MUD BOG~

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

E.S.M.R.A.

To all my friends (and enemies too, I guess)  Stop by the tent and say hi!

TIME MACHINE Preview ... Buyer Beware!

　
On the Eastern Shore, 1885: "This is the season when the nomadic swindler starts from the cities upon his career of humbuggery."

Also this week take a look at some Ocean City real estate prices in 1969.

Read more on these and other items this Sunday on 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. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Discovery Center Officials Encourage Performance Audit

POCOMOKE CITY - The Delmarva Discovery Center has retained BEACON (Business Economic and Community Outreach Network), a division of Salisbury University's Perdue School of Business, to conduct a study of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Center, its staffing needs, programs, exhibits and community relations.

In assessing the Discovery Center, BEACON will use a systematic method known as the "3E Model" to collect, analyze and use data and information to answer questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs, projects, processes and policies. The third "E" is evidence to be used for planning purposes and ongoing evaluation.

According to Nancy Goldsmith, board president, "this study will help the board learn what the Center is doing well and what can be improved. We couldn't be more pleased to be working with Dr. Memo Diriker, BEACON Director, and his staff on this important and timely study.  We look forward to maximizing its findings and continuing to move the Center to its full potential."

"In both the public and private sectors, stakeholders will want to know if the programs they are funding, implementing, voting for, receiving or objecting to are actually having the intended effect" says Dr. Diriker. He goes on to say "equally important are questions such as how the program could be improved, whether the program is worthwhile, whether there are better alternatives, if there are unintendedoutcomes, and whether the program goals are appropriate and useful.  One of the primary responsibilities of decision-makers is to assess the cost effectiveness of programs. In an era of "doing more with less," there is little tolerance for ineffective programs. Public administrators use a variety of tools to evaluate effectiveness, often seeking to quantify the inputs and outputs of a particular program."

The BEACON process will take a holistic approach to all that the Center is doing and how it is performing. The findings, which will be complete in about four months, will then be shared with the public.

National Donut Day Is FRIDAY JUNE 1st

NATIONAL DONUT DAY

FRIDAY  JUNE 1, 2012

FREE Dunkin Donut with beverage purchase ! 

Pocomoke City Has New Police Officer

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell introduced the towns newsest police officer to the Mayor and Council during their regular monthy meeting on April 9, 2012

Welcome to the Police Department and welcome to Pocomoke City Officer McGlotten.

From the Worcester County Sher'ff's Office

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

 On 05/22/2012 at approximately 1830 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy arrested Edward Lee Byrd, 31, of Pocomoke City, Maryland on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant after Failing to Appear on 02/08/2012. Mr. Byrd was originally charged with several counts of CDS Possession-Cocaine and CDS Possession with Intent to Distribute-Cocaine. Mr. Byrd is being held at the Worcester County Jail on $200,000 bond.

On 05/19/2012, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were assigned to patrol Ocean City and support the Ocean City Police Department during the 2012 Cruising weekend. Several Deputies were conducting an investigation for underage drinking in the area of North Division St and Baltimore Ave when they encountered Richard John Garrett II; age 24, of Cambridge MD. The Deputies detected an odor of marihuana on Mr. Garrett. A search of Mr. Garrett located marihuana and a marijuana smoking device. Mr. Garrett was arrested and charged with possession of marihuana and paraphernalia, and released on his own recognizance.

 On 05/18/2012, at approximately 1312 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was dispatched to Brantley Road Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland 21851 in reference to a Burglary that just occurred. Another Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was in the area of RT 113 traveling southbound just south of Johnson Neck Road. The Deputy was given information that the suspects fled the residence towards Rt 13 driving a gold colored Honda with two male suspects in the vehicle. The Deputy was in the area of RT 113 near the old Cowger Concrete Plant and observed a vehicle traveling RT 113 northbound matching the suspect vehicle description. The Deputy turned and pursued the vehicle north on RT. 113. The Deputy observed the vehicle speed up in what appeared to be an effort to elude the Deputy. The vehicle turned into a residence driveway on Worcester Highway north of Pocomoke. The suspects were all apprehended.

Further investigation revealed the suspects were allegedly in possession of stolen property from the residence in question. W.C.B.I. Detectives assisted in this case and were able to link the three suspects to a Burglary that occurred on 05/17/2012 on Worcester Highway in Snow Hill. This burglary included a theft of jewelry taken from the residence.

Arrested; Brian Keith Waters 30 yrs old

                 Bivalve, Maryland

                 Marco Phillip Lee   32 yrs old      

                 Quantico, Maryland

                 Zachary John Manley 24 yrs old

                 Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania

All three were charged in both cases with the following;

1)      Burglary 1^st Degree

2)      Burglary 3^rd Degree

3)      Burglary 4^th Degree

4)      Malicious Destruction + $500.00

5)      Theft : $1,000.00 to under $10,000.00

Disposition; Initial appearance held by Snow Hill District Court Commissioner

                      Brian Waters held without bond both cases

                      Marco Lee held on bond $25,000.00 on each case total $50,000.00

                      Zachery Manley held on bond $25,000.00 on each case total $50,000.00

Gumboro Mud Bog ~ May 5, 2012 ~ First Event of Season

Opening day of the Gumboro/Crisfield Mud Bog Season

A few things were a little different for the first mud bog race of the season.  Barry Long, driver of "Sod Buster"  was sidelined due to a  knee injury.  This left only one other person to drive that mud truck..his son and  my "go to guy" Patrick Long,  who has always driven his very own truck "All Night Soldier".

Patrick drove the "Sod Buster" in two classes on Saturday:

Mini Open/ 4.27 seconds  and Unlimited Class/ 4.38 seconds

(Viedeo: Not sure which class this is)

MORE PHOTOS FROM SATURDAY

"Short and Sassy"/Owner-Driver Barry Wise

Next Mud Bog Event:

Sunday ~ May 27, 2012

Crisfield, Maryland

COME SPEND THE DAY WITH US!

Three Burglaries, Three Arrests Made In Worcester County

Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy Responds To  "Burglary In Progress" - Arrests Made

NEWS RELEASE
DATE:       May 21, 2012
CASE #:     12-000385 / 12-000391 / 12-000393
LOCATIONS: 1) 3000 BLK Brantley Road
Pocomoke, MD

2) 3100 BLK Brantley Road
Pocomoke, MD

3) 6000 BLK Worcester Highway
Snow Hill, MD
CHARGES:    Burglary, Theft and MDOP

ACCUSED:     1) Brian Keith WATERS   B/M   30yoa
Bivale, MD



Brian Keith Waters



2) Marco Phillip LEE   B/M   32yoa
Quantico, MD


Marco Phillip Lee


3) Zachary John MANLEY   W/M   24yoa
Saylorsburg, PA



Zachary John Manley


NARRATIVE:   On Friday, May 18, 2012 a Deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a Burglary In-Progress in the 3000 BLK of Brantley Road, Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland. The victim was able to provide an excellent vehicle description of a “beat up” gold colored Honda 4-door with a huge scratch across the back bumper occupied by two black males to the 911 Dispatcher and this information was relayed to responding units.

The Deputy observed a vehicle matching the exact description occupied by two black males and one white male traveling north-bound on Worcester Highway (Route 113) north of the Pocomoke Elks Lodge. When the Deputy slowed to make a U-turn the vehicle sped up and attempted to elude the Deputy before making a quick turn into a residential driveway. The occupants quickly attempted to exit the vehicle and were ordered back in the vehicle until additional units could arrive to assist.

Ultimately, the victim was brought to the scene and made a positive identification of the vehicle and the two black males. The victim also identified personal property that was recovered from the front pocket of one of the suspects. The above three suspects were transported to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office to be interviewed by members of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation and the vehicle was impounded.

During interviews, all three of the above denied any involvement in any burglaries and offered no cooperation. A Search Warrant was obtained for the vehicle and as a result of the Search Warrant being executed all of the initial victim’s property was recovered. In addition a large amount of jewelry, electronics, baseball cards, coins and other valuables were recovered from the trunk and passenger compartment. In addition, three pairs of gloves and burglary tools were also recovered.

A check with area Pawn Shops revealed that MANLEY had pawned a large amount of jewelry on Thursday, May 17, 2012. A detailed description and photographs were obtained of the pawned jewelry. This resulted in the positive identification of items stolen from the above referenced Worcester Highway burglary that was reported to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office on the evening of Thursday, May 17, 2012.

The above three were all charged identically for the burglaries in the 3000 BLK Brantley Road and 6000 BLK Worcester Highway cases. LEE and MANLEY were each held on $25,000 bond in each case and WATERS was held without bond because of an active Arrest Warrant in Wicomico County.

On Saturday, May 19, 2012 a Deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in the 3100 BLK of Brantley Road, Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland for a burglary investigation. Upon his arrival he quickly determined that this incident was similar to the previous two and contacted the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

After speaking with an investigator the Deputy learned that all the property being reported stolen had been recovered during the execution of the Search Warrant on the above mentioned Honda.

Based on these facts the Deputy was able to obtained Arrest Warrants for the above three for additional charges of Burglary, Theft and MDOP.

All related cases are a pending trial and future trial dates are pending.

New Aquarist at the Delmarva Discovery Center ~ Sarah Rubin

A few days ago, while in Pocomoke,  I had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Rubin outside the Delmarva Discovery Center.  Sarah had only been on her new job as the new aquarist for the DDC for a few days.  She is such a lovely person to speak with and seems to be enjoying her new job.

Sarah was in Salisbury, Maryland on May 18 for Third Friday events.

The best of luck to you Sarah from all of us at the PPE.

ANEC Members Benefit from Reduced Energy Costs

A & N Electric Cooperative

Tasley, Va. – A&N Electric Cooperative (ANEC) consumer-members saw their power bills decrease slightly following a reduction in the wholesale power rate charged by the cooperative’s electricity provider.


Beginning May 1, ANEC bills decreased $4.31 per 1000 kilowatt hours, the amount of electricity an average household uses each month.


The new rate reflects reductions in the cost of fuels used to generate electricity by Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, ANEC’s wholesale power provider.


"This change may help with the higher bills our members typically experience during summer months, when use of air conditioning increases electricity usage compared to other times of year," said Vernon Brinkley, A & N’s President and CEO.


Headquartered in Tasley, ANEC is a not-for-profit energy provider that serves nearly 35,000 homes, farms and businesses in Accomack and Northampton Counties in Virginia and Somerset County, Maryland. ANEC is the primary electric utility for all of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. For more information, visit www.anec.com.

The Great Pocomoke Fair ~ Seeking Entrants for Pageant

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THE GREAT POCOMOKE FAIR

Junior Miss Pageant this year at the 2012 Fair!

Ages 10 to 13 are welcome. Must be from either Worcester, Somerset, Wicomico or Accomack county.

 See the rules and get a registration form at the fair's website: www.TheGreatPocomokeFair.org.

 Prizes include a beautiful crown, embroidered sash, robe, trophy, gift cards and goodies, free rides at the fair, feature opportunities throughout the next year and more!

No talent required.

 Pageant will be Thursday, August 2nd at 8PM following the Little Miss & Mister pageant.

Registration deadline is July 28th.

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