The Pocomoke Public Eye

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Saturday's Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company Event

Congratulations to our Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company

on their well-planned open house event for the public commemorating the 100th birthday of their antique American LaFrance fire engine.

See the fire company's Facebook page for event photos:

https://www.facebook.com/pocofire/

Saturday, October 14, 2023

The Life Experiences and Wisdom of Pocomoke City's Eben Hearne- Article 11

(Originally published September 5, 1941)

(There are some variations in text size that occurred during the duplication from the archived article.)

(Worcester Democrat)

(This series continues next Saturday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye.)

Friday, October 13, 2023

Eastern Shore (Virginia) Editorial

Perhaps you may have observed that when most Eastern Shore of Virginians refer to "The Eastern Shore" they're not referring to the Delmarva peninsula but specifically to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

With that in mind- in this week's Eastern Shore Post, (Virginia) the editor gives his take on "Updating the Eastern Shore Racial Relations Scorecard."

(View editorial:)

1013up-min.pdf (easternshorepost.com)

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye:

PLUS

1948 ..

Salisbury man receives first TV signals.

1901 ..

(if it sounds too good to be true..)

2003 ..

1970 ..
Pocomoke bowling champs-

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Saturday Rain or Shine Events!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

11am-2pm

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company2023 Open House & 1923 American LaFrance 100th Birthday

This event is RAIN OR SHINE! Most of our displays & exhibits are indoors.

The car show will be called on Friday. In the event of a cancelation due to rain, the car show will be rescheduled.

The Chicken BBQ has been rescheduled for Saturday October 21st with dinners serving at 11am. We are still planning to offer food & drinks at the open house on the 14th.

Instead of a fire extinguisher prop - the fire marshal's office will have their fire safety trailer available for us (it will be indoors)

We will make a determination on pumping the 1923 on the day of the event based on conditions.

PLUS

Berlin OKTOBERFEST- View updated info:

https://www.wboc.com/news/berlin-oktoberfest-moved-indoors-due-to-rain/article_6f1f271a-69b8-11ee-ad77-ef3ac5f395c3.html

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Pocomoke Property beautification award winner!

Before

After

New Chamber Program, Merit Award

The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce recently instituted the Merit Award program in which owners of improved properties, both residences and commercial, would be recognized publicly for their outstanding efforts. Improvements can include exterior renovations, rehabilitation, general clean up, landscaping, or really any activity that improves the property and the neighborhood.

Nominations are accepted at the Chamber Office at any time and we are currently working on a digital form with link to make this process a bit easier. For now, nominations can be sent to pocomokechamber@gmail.com at any time. Before and after photographs are appreciated.

Our first winning nomination of this award goes to Israel Buenrostro Alvarez and Jose Erick Chavez with the property address of 424 Bank Street, Pocomoke City, MD. This property's before and after shots are pictured here.

This house was considered a long term abandoned dwelling and was purchased by the owners in 2022. Renovations included a complete gutting of the interior with substantial framing.

A Merit Award sign will be placed on the property for a period of time to recognize the transformation and the owners for their extensive efforts. Congratulations to Israel Alvarez and Jose Erick Chavez!

We think that you will agree, we all benefit from the improvement of properties in our town.

Our Lady Liberty-

compassion for all

innocent victims of war.

$75,000 bid chosen; Blackeyed Susan may be a future Snow Hill attraction.

(WBOC)

(Tuesday night)

SNOW HILL, MD - After nearly two years of troubled waters, the Town of Snow Hill rewarded Henry Wright for the purchase and removal of the Black-Eyed Susan tonight.

(View news story:)

UPDATE: Snow Hill Chooses a Bid in Sale of Black Eyed Susan | Latest News | wboc.com

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

(UPDATED)Safety concerns for Worcester County schools

10/10/23

(WMDT)

(View news story:)

https://www.wmdt.com/2023/10/worcester-co-chief-law-enforcement-calling-for-stronger-communication-with-wcps/

(WBOC)

(View news story:)

An Attempt to Improve Communication and Keep Worcester County Schools Safe | Latest News | wboc.com

10/6/23

(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

BERLIN – Top law enforcement officials met with the Worcester County Board of Education in closed session this week after expressing school safety concerns.

(View news article:)

10/05/2023 | Worcester Law Enforcement Officials Highlight School Safety Concerns; Letter Alleges 'Repeated, And At Times Intentional Violations Of Maryland State Law' In Failing To Notify Police Of Crimes Inside Schools | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Monday, October 9, 2023

Electricity for Smith and Tangier Islands

The following news items bring attention that providing and updating electrical service to Smith and Tangier Islands is an ongoing endeavor.

The first item below is from today's Shore Daily News.

The second is a news story from 1947 that, coincidentally, we had just come across this past weekend while researching archives for our weekly Pocomoke Public Eye "Time Machine" feature.

(Shore Daily News)

(View news story:)

Smith Island and Tangier to serve as test sites for battery project - Shore Daily News

The Free-Lance Star

Fredericksburg, Va.

October,1947

History and fun in Pocomoke on October 14th!

Sunday, October 8, 2023

Pocomoke Fall Festival

Photos courtesy of Wulfhause Productions

View all of the Virtual Halloween Contest photos on the Pocomoke City Facebook page and vote for your favorites. The three top vote winners will be announced on October 27th.

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=809797344487824&set=pcb.809801877820704