Wednesday, March 7, 2012
U. S. Senate Candidate Richard Douglas
In Case You Missed It: U.S. Senate Candidate Richard Douglas Press
City Biz List / 3.05.12 / Maryland Ignored Again
"Imagine the profound impact a new Caterpillar factory in Baltimore, Cumberland or Salisbury would have for skilled machinists, electricians, and pipefitters. But it will not happen here. -Richard Douglas
Baltimore Sun / 3.06.12 / Amb. John Bolton Endorsement
"In addition to Bolton's endorsement, Douglas, 55, brings a hefty resume to the Republican primary, including a stint as a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense under Bush and five years on Capitol Hill as a senior attorney to two high-profile Senate committees." - Baltimore Sun
SBY News / 3.06.12 / Douglas Wins Key Legislator's Endorsement
"Richard Douglas will bring a sense of mission to the U.S. Senate that is sorely lacking at a time when our country needs it most." - Del.Bill Frank.
Monoblogue / 3.05.12 / Douglas Blasts Cardin on Israel
"Douglas blasted the incumbent Senator for discussing post office closures and not making any statement on Iran in nearly six months."
-Monoblogue
-Monoblogue
Pocomoke Public Eye / 3.05.12 / Cardin Talking About Post Office
"There is no question that developments with Israel and Iran are moving at a faster clip," said Douglas. "Yet, Senator Cardin is talking about postal facility closures. We need to hear from the Senator more frequently on where he stands with Iran's nuclear program." - Richard Douglas
Upcoming radio:
WBAL: "C-4" 1090 AM Friday, March 9 11:30 AM
WICO: "Delmarva This Week" with Bill Reddish 1320 AM
Saturday, March 10 9:00 AM
Welcome Home, Courtney !
After months and months of being hospitalized from injuries in a horrible car accident Courtney Bloxom
has been allowed to go home.
Courtney's injuries have taken her to various medical facilities up and down the East Coast for many months. She along with her family, have had their share of ups and downs and the road to Courtney's recovery has not been an easy one nor is over.
Courtney arrived back to her own home, familiar surroundings, her own bed and bedroom last Thursday, February 28th.
She still needs to continue with her regular therapy schedule for the most part and still has more work to do, and it still isn't easy by any means, but I'm sure the fact that she can be at home to receive the care can only have a wonder effect on her........and her family and friends.
WELCOME HOME, COURTNEY
Please continue to keep Courtney and her family in your prayers.
Pocomoke Firefighters Respond to Structure Fire
Monday, March 5, 2012
Residential structure fire at 508 Young Street.
Residential structure fire at 508 Young Street.
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| PHOTO/ Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company |
According to the Pocomoke Vol. Fire Co. spokesman Jerry Barbierri the two occupants in the home were able to escape the fire unharmed. Upon arriving on the scene firefighters found fire showing through the roof and attic area of the home and had the fire under control within 25 minutes. The Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office investigated the fire which is believed to be electrical in nature.
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| PHOTO/ Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company |
PCVFC Chief Dicky Gladding was the officer in charge.
Fire companies that also responded were: Stockton Vol. Fire Company, Girdletree Vol. Fire Company and New Church Fire and Rescue.
Fire companies that also responded were: Stockton Vol. Fire Company, Girdletree Vol. Fire Company and New Church Fire and Rescue.
For more photos go to http://www.pocomokefire.com/
Help Needed For Mans Best Friend.....
The SPCA Eastern Shore is a private NO-KILL shelter in Virginia that provides food and shelter for animals and other necessities until they find their "forever home". They receive NO STATE FUNDS and NO FEDERAL FUNDS. They rely solely on PUBLIC DONATIONS and fundraising.
At the current time there are 3 heartworm positive pups at the Virginia facility. Without medication these pups will die. These puppies deserve a chance to live a happy life until they also find their "forever home". But the cost is expensive.
Please read about Murphy's Fund below and consider making a donation to help these pups and others. They have no voice unless we speak for them. (jmmb)
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."-Josh Billings
If you'd like to make a donation where you know exactly how the money will be used, please consider donating to Murphy's Fund. For your convience we have a paypal account on our webpage.
At the current time there are 3 heartworm positive pups at the Virginia facility. Without medication these pups will die. These puppies deserve a chance to live a happy life until they also find their "forever home". But the cost is expensive.
Please read about Murphy's Fund below and consider making a donation to help these pups and others. They have no voice unless we speak for them. (jmmb)
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself."-Josh Billings
"Support the SPCA's Murphy's Fund"
Murphy's Fund was created so we would have money in place for extraordinary medical needs here at the shelter. Most of the money in this account has been used to treat dogs who are positive for heartworms making it easier for those dogs to be adopted. 20% of the dogs we take in have heartworms and the average cost to treat them is around $500 per dog. When we have funds in this account, we can offer to cover this cost for a prospective adopter. At this time, these funds are depleted.
If you'd like to make a donation where you know exactly how the money will be used, please consider donating to Murphy's Fund. For your convience we have a paypal account on our webpage.
Donations are tax deductible! Thank you for your help! http://www.profbassdeal.com/esspca/
Pro-gun Lawmakers Want Permits From State Police
Baltimore SunThree House lawmakers fired off a letter to the state police late Monday requesting that the agency immediately start issuing more gun permits in the wake of the recent federal court decision that loosened the rules about who can walk around with weapons.
Del. Michael A. McDermott, a lower Shore Republican, said that "the people of Maryland" have been "crying" for changes in the guns laws for years. "It is a great day for Maryland," he said at a Tuesday news conference. "Now we have a liberty that should not have been denied in the first place."
On Monday, a federal judge declared unconstitutional the state's rule that gun applicants must prove they have a "good and substantial reason" to be armed. The following disqualifiers remain: felony charges, mental illness, drug or alcohol abuse, and a track record of violence.
Maryland's Attorney General plans to appeal the decision and will ask that it be stayed in the meantime.
Del. Michael Smigiel, an Eastern Shore Republican, wants the decision to be implemented now. "The right to self defense comes from God," he said. "The second amendment applies outside the home."
Del. Michael A. McDermott, a lower Shore Republican, said that "the people of Maryland" have been "crying" for changes in the guns laws for years. "It is a great day for Maryland," he said at a Tuesday news conference. "Now we have a liberty that should not have been denied in the first place."
On Monday, a federal judge declared unconstitutional the state's rule that gun applicants must prove they have a "good and substantial reason" to be armed. The following disqualifiers remain: felony charges, mental illness, drug or alcohol abuse, and a track record of violence.
Maryland's Attorney General plans to appeal the decision and will ask that it be stayed in the meantime.
Del. Michael Smigiel, an Eastern Shore Republican, wants the decision to be implemented now. "The right to self defense comes from God," he said. "The second amendment applies outside the home."
Romney Wins Super Tuesday Votes
Never the less Mitt Romney won both counties, but Ron Paul gave him a fight.
In Accomack County, Romney defeated Paul
with Romney getting 695 votes with Paul getting 501 votes. Out of 22,899 registered voters in Accomack County, there were 1,196 votes cast.
Romney won in Chincoteague, Atlantic, Greenbackville, Oak Hall, Saxis, Rue, Accomack, Onancock, Onley, Bobtown, Wachapreague and Painter.
Paul came out ahead in Bloxom, Parksley, Mappsville, Tangier, Melfa and in the Absentee category.
In Northampton the results were the same. Romney winning and Paul getting respectable numbers but still finishing second county wide.
Source:
DASH RESCUE Night At Don's Seafood
DASH Rescue Night at Don's Seafood
1344 Ocean Highway
Pocomoke City, Maryland
Come join DASH Rescue as they
GUEST BAR TEND
at Don's in Pocomoke City.
FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012
4PM until 11:30 PM
Proceeds benefit our dogs in need!
There will be a 50/50 raffle, etc.
Starting around 4pm and lasting throughout the evening
until closing time!
Don't drink? No problem! Come out for dinner & say hello!
A little about DASH Rescue:
DASH Rescue is a Non Profit 501(c)3 Organization that was Formed to Rescue Dachshund and Small Breed Dogs from Shelters, Puppy Mills, Owner Surrenders and Find Them That Fur-Ever Home that They so Much Deserve.
Our Motto: You Can't Save Every Animal in the World, but to the One You Save it is the WORLD!
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
News From the Pocomoke City Police Department
Pocomoke City Police Partner
with Crisfield Police Department;
Working together makes a difference
On May 26, 2011 Chief Kelvin Sewell, then Lt Kelvin Sewell along with Pocomoke City Police Officer Savage traveled to Crisfield MD to assist the Crisfield Police Department with an ongoing drug problem they were experiencing in the area of the Somers Cove housing area.
Chief Sewell and Officer Savage were able to purchase crack cocaine from a known drug dealer who was identified as Andre Fisher of Crisfield, MD. The purchase was made at the residence of Mr. Fisher who resided at the Somers Cove housing in Crisfield, MD.
Today, March 6, 2012 Chief Sewell, Officer Savage, Lieutenant of Crisfield Police Department, and other Crisfield Officers appeared in Circuit Court in Princess Anne MD for trial. After the testimony of each Officer was given, the Defendant Andre Fisher was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Mr. Fisher then became highly upset and began using profanity towards the Officers and then spit in the direction of the Judge. Mr. Fisher was wrestled to the floor by the Somerset County Sheriff’s Deputies and then carried out of the courtroom.
Chief K D Sewell
Pocomoke City Police Department
March 6, 2012
FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
Today's weather forecast reads: "Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind between 6 and 8 mph." A far cry from Tuesday, March 6, 1962 when the Delmarva coastline was under siege by a history-making northeaster.
If you missed seeing our posting about this storm, scroll down to this past Sunday's TIME MACHINE.
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!
If you missed seeing our posting about this storm, scroll down to this past Sunday's TIME MACHINE.
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!
Worcester County Farmer Dan Reddin Selected By MONSANTO
DONATES CHECK TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
Monsanto selected Dan Redden as the winning farmer from Worcester County to make a donation to an organization of his choice.
Dan selected The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co. Dan said the fire company is here to help everyone.
Fire Chief, Dicky Gladding said the money will be used to help purchase new batteries for the portable radios.
Photo (L to R) Ron Corder Monsanto Company Territory Sales Manager, Dan Redden - Winning farmer from Worcester Co., Andy Clarke - Pres. of The Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co., and Dicky Gladding - Chief of The Fire Co.~Many Thanks to Monsanto and Dan Redden!~
www.pocomokefire.com
Legislative Updates By Mike McDermott
- Press Release-Right To Carry
- Observations and Reflections on Legislative Activities
- By Delegate Mike McDermott
March 5, 2012
(Annapolis) Today, a United States District Court upheld the 2nd Amendment rights of Maryland citizens to carry a concealed weapon without needing to show a state police judged “good and substantial reason”. The ruling came in the case of Woolard v. Sheridan and it will change the way the state handles the issuance of Pistol Permits for those asking for the right to carry.
Delegate Michael McDermott stated, “This is a big day for Marylanders. Many have waited a lifetime for their beloved state to recognize and honor their 2nd Amendment Right and that day has finally come”. Until today, the burden of proof in determining if someone had “a good and substantial reason” rested with the citizen and most were denied. The court ruled that this approach is unconstitutional and violates a citizens civil right to keep and bear arms. Essentially, the ruling will shift the burden to the state to prove that a person should be denied this right.
Current law prohibits someone who is a felon, a drug or alcohol abuser, or someone who suffers from mental illness as being ineligible for a carry permit. Second Amendment advocates have long held this is the criteria the state police should utilize when deciding on whether a citizen should be denied a permit.
Delegate McDermott joined with Delegate Smigiel in signing letters to the Secretary of the Maryland State Police respectfully insisting the department begin issuing permits immediately and that they grant reciprocity for those holding permits from other states. Delegate McDermott stated, “Providing reciprocity for permit holders will bring Maryland in line with 40 other states who have not stood between good citizens and their right to protect themselves and their families”.
BINGO At The Pocomoke Fairgrounds
Vera Bradley, Longaberger,Thirty-one
Bingo
March 16, 2012
Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds
2037 Broad Street
Doors open: 5:30 p.m.; Games at 7:00 p.m.
$20 in advance; $25 at Door
Food, Special Raffles, 50/50 Raffle
20 Games + special games*
For ticket information call:
410-422-9195; 443-614-4456
or 410-726-2300
Tables reserved for 6 or more players.
Includes some older and new Vera Bradley patterns; older and new Longaberger baskets, and Thirty-one products.
Benefits: 2012 Great Pocomoke Fair
*Bring 4 canned goods for a free special game card – proceeds to be donated to the Samaritan Shelter.
*Vera Bradley is not a sponsor of this event. This event is in no way connected with the Longaberger Co. or Thirty-One Gifts.
Local Chruch Has Fundraiser For Mission Trip
TODAY and TOMORROW
March 6th and 7th
Heres a great way to take the family out to dinner and benefit the Bayside Community Church of Pocomoke with a fundraiser for the upcoming mission trip to build and make needed repairs to a church in the Dominican Republic.
The event is for March 6 and 7th, just print the attached coupon and present to your server at the Pocomoke location Ruby Tuesday!
Lori and Jessica along with several other church members will be going on the mission trip in April 2012.
Thanks for your help in advance!
"The Evidence dont lie."
Local Firefighters Stabbed and Shot At By Cop At Accident
Warrants obtained by the Virginia State Police charge 23-year-old Bradley Colas with two counts of malicious wounding of an emergency medical care provider.
Elisabeth Hulette
The Virginia-Pilot
Elisabeth HuletteThe Virginia-Pilot
Accomack County
Hallwood, Virginia
It's unusual for a car crash victim to assault the paramedics trying to help him.
It's even more unusual for that violent victim to be a police officer.
Yet, according to Virginia State Police, that's what happened Sunday on the Eastern Shore. A spokeswoman said troopers arrested and charged a man who survived a car crash only to stab two volunteer firefighters who were trying to treat him, and then shoot at them when they fought back. The accused is a first-year Virginia Beach policeman.
"It doesn't happen very often at all," David Grant, chief of the Atlantic Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co., said of the assault. The two injured firefighters have been treated and released - one was taken to a hospital - but the department is still a bit shaken, he said.
"It has opened our eyes to the possibilities that can happen," Grant said. "We did everything we could do. Everything was done properly. You just never know what can happen."
According to Sgt. Michelle Anaya, a state police spokeswoman, the incident began before 7 a.m. Sunday. A man in a 1999 Honda ran off Lankford Highway in Hallwood and struck a tree.
Fire and rescue workers responded, but as they treated his injuries, the driver became irritated and combative, according to a state police news release. Then he stabbed two firefighters, according to the release.
The firefighters fought back, striking him in the head. The man then pulled out a gun and began shooting at the firefighters, the release said.
The man was walking away from the scene, holding a firearm, when arriving state troopers stopped him, according to the release. He was taken to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, where he remained in custody Monday afternoon, Anaya said.
Virginia State Police took out warrants charging Bradley Colas, 23, of Virginia Beach, with two counts of malicious wounding of an emergency medical care provider, Anaya said.
Police are still investigating, Anaya said, and it's unknown whether they will file further charges.
Officer Grazia Moyers, a spokeswoman for Virginia Beach police, said Colas was a member of the city police academy class that began in August.
He completed the academy and became a probationary officer, she said. It usually takes 18 months for a recruit to go through the academy, serve as a probationary officer and finally become a full officer, she said.
Colas has been working in the 3rd Precinct, Moyers said. The Virginia Beach Police Department is declining to comment further because state police are still investigating, she said.
Neighbors said Monday that Colas is nice and always says hello when they see him. One said he seems "pretty straight and narrow," and another said he once baked brownies for her.
"He seems like a cool guy," William Gilbert said. "He seems easygoing."
writers Cindy Clayton and Mike Connors contributed to this report.
SUPER TUESDAY In Virginia
Virginia does its part in the Super Tuesday series of elections. Virginians, however will only be able to select one of two candidates who qualified for the Republican Primary today.Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney and U.S. Congressman Representative Ron Paul of Texas will be the only names on the ballot. Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich did not submit enough names to qualify for the Virginia Republican Primary. According to Virginia's laws, no write in names on ballots will be counted.
Polls will be open from 6 AM until 7 PM today. If you have questions about where to vote contact your local voting registrar in either Accomack or Northampton Counties.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Douglas Urges Cardin to Speak Louder for Israel
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
U.S. Senate Candidate Richard Douglas noted today that as President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are discussing thorny middle-east issues, including the prospect of war with Iran, Sen. Ben Cardin is silent.
The last public statement Senator Cardin issued on the Administration's position on Israel was September of last year - six months ago.
"There is no question that developments with Israel and Iran are moving at a faster clip," said Douglas. "Yet, Senator Cardin is talking about postal facility closures. We need to hear from the Senator more frequently on where he stands with Iran's nuclear program."
President Obama stated today that the United States stands by Israel and "that all options are on the table" when it comes to dealing with Iran.
"As Margaret Thatcher said to President George H. Bush 'don't go wobbly on me,' said Douglas. "Maryland needs a Senator who will say that to President Obama and whose support is not taken for granted."
Background:
Cardin on Post offices 2/23/12
http://www.cardin.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/cardin-mikulski-oppose-closing-cumberland-postal-processing-center
Cardin on Israel 9/19/11
http://www.cardin.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senators-urge-president-obama-to-underscore-strong-support-for-israel-during-united-nations-general-assembly
301.704.1363
U.S. Senate Candidate Richard Douglas noted today that as President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are discussing thorny middle-east issues, including the prospect of war with Iran, Sen. Ben Cardin is silent.
The last public statement Senator Cardin issued on the Administration's position on Israel was September of last year - six months ago.
"There is no question that developments with Israel and Iran are moving at a faster clip," said Douglas. "Yet, Senator Cardin is talking about postal facility closures. We need to hear from the Senator more frequently on where he stands with Iran's nuclear program."
President Obama stated today that the United States stands by Israel and "that all options are on the table" when it comes to dealing with Iran.
"As Margaret Thatcher said to President George H. Bush 'don't go wobbly on me,' said Douglas. "Maryland needs a Senator who will say that to President Obama and whose support is not taken for granted."
Background:
Cardin on Post offices 2/23/12
http://www.cardin.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/cardin-mikulski-oppose-closing-cumberland-postal-processing-center
Cardin on Israel 9/19/11
http://www.cardin.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/senators-urge-president-obama-to-underscore-strong-support-for-israel-during-united-nations-general-assembly
Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby Answers Baby Ava Case Critics
The Dispatch
Publisher/Editor
Steven Green
BERLIN -- In response to dozens of Facebook posts on the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s page in recent weeks, Beau Oglesby issued a statement on Friday addressing the situation involving Andre Kaczynski.
Back in December, Kaczynski, while allegedly high on PCP, crashed into a vehicle on Coastal Highway in north Ocean City, causing major injuries to Ava DelRicco, who was 18 months old at the time, and her mother.
On the scene of the accident, which occurred in the morning hours, numerous witnesses reported Kaczynski, the owner of a local construction company, was not remorseful. Kaczynski was held through the Christmas holiday, but later released. Days later, he was again arrested on drug possession charges. He was released again after appearing before a District Court commissioner.
Ava spent the holidays and the next two months hospitalized and has just recently returned home, but her recovery from her major injuries continues and the family reports she has a long way to go to return to fully functioning. However, her progress has been considerable and thousands of people are following her status updates on Facebook.
Over the last month, Oglesby has been criticized by some on his office’s Facebook page in an orchestrated campaign for justice. Most are questioning why Kaczynski is a free man today and questioning why he has not been in court yet.
The following is a complete look at Oglesby’s statement, which has been received well by most on his Facebook page.
Follow this story from The Dispatch to read Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby's response: GO HERE
Follow this story from The Dispatch to read Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby's response: GO HERE
Pocomoke High School Boys Basketball Team Heads to State Semis
Pocomoke High School Warriors Boys Basketball Team WINS against Kent County Trojans
-91 to 90 -
in MPSSAA 1A East Region Finals.
Written by
Shawn Nisson
Staff Writer
"The thrilling 91-90 victory inside of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center earned Pocomoke their third straight 1A East Region title and another chance to bring back a state championship from the Comcast Center next week."
READ STORY HERE
MBRG Urges Caution on Widening Sales Tax Net
For immediate release:
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
Towson, MD - As General Assembly attention turns to fiscal and
budgetary issues, Maryland Business for Responsive Government urges
legislators to carefully consider the consequences of legislation that
extends the 6% sales tax to include new goods and services.
Maryland faces a $1.1 billion budget deficit. With questionable
prospects for hiking the gasoline tax and eliminating some tax
deductions, such as mortgage interest, some lawmakers have expressed
interest in applying the sales tax club to a growing number of
products and services as the revenue-generating tool of the moment.
"Hiking taxes across such a wide swath of our economy is a blunt
instrument that only helps those who want to grow government at the
expense of businesses and jobs," said MBRG President Kimberly M.
Burns. "A more precise way of balancing the state's budget is to go
through it line-by-line to look for spending reductions, before
raising taxes yet again."
Maryland already faces a high tax burden relative to the vast majority
of other states. Adding new sales taxes on professional services
raises the cost of doing business – and in certain cases, will put
others out of business. As with the alcohol tax last year, imposing a
new sales tax introduces complexities at point-of-sale systems and
gives regulators wide latitude in interpreting the laws required to
implement the new levies.
“Tax increases, especially increases in the sales tax and gas tax, are
incredibly regressive. When one considers the intended practical
effects of imposing the computer services tax in 2007, which was later
repealed, any changes to Maryland’s tax structures need to be done
with surgical precision and not as an 11th hour search for revenues,"
said Burns. "Costs associated with altering these taxes could impose
more serious hardships on Maryland’s working families.”
ALSO:------------------------------------------------
Baltimore-Area Delegate Frank Endorses Douglas for U.S. Senate
For immediate release
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
Bladensburg - MD - U.S. Senate candidate Richard Douglas announced today that Baltimore County Delegate William J. Frank endorsed his primary campaign, which comes on the heels of the District 42 Republican Club endorsement last month. Frank represents district 42 which includes which includes Cockeysville, Loch Raven, Lutherville, Mount Washington, Timonium, and Towson in north central Baltimore.
"People want the next U.S. Senator from Maryland to actually do something in the Senate to solve the problems of hard-working families," said Douglas. "Ben Cardin has held elected office since 1967, adheres rigidly to party orthodoxy at the expense of our nation and state, and his time is up."
Frank, who is the Chief Deputy Minority Whip in the House of Delegates, serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee and the Maryland's Veteran's Caucus among other assignments.
"Richard Douglas will bring a sense of mission to the U.S. Senate that is sorely lacking at a time when our country needs it most," said Del.Frank.
"This ruderless body doesn't always have to go around in circles. There's one way to change that, which is to elect people who can navigate the Senate from day one and who will lead. Douglas is the right candidate at the right time."
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton has also endorsed Richard Douglas. Formerly a senior lawyer in the U.S. Senate and Iraq war veteran, Douglas knows the fundamentals of complex Senate legislative procedures to help reverse the ineffectiveness of the U.S. Senate.
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Jim Pettit
Richard Douglas for U.S. Senate
P.O. Box 586
Battlefield Station
Bladensburg, MD 20710
301-653-7796
301-704-1363 cell
www.DouglasforSenate2012.com
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
Towson, MD - As General Assembly attention turns to fiscal and
budgetary issues, Maryland Business for Responsive Government urges
legislators to carefully consider the consequences of legislation that
extends the 6% sales tax to include new goods and services.
Maryland faces a $1.1 billion budget deficit. With questionable
prospects for hiking the gasoline tax and eliminating some tax
deductions, such as mortgage interest, some lawmakers have expressed
interest in applying the sales tax club to a growing number of
products and services as the revenue-generating tool of the moment.
"Hiking taxes across such a wide swath of our economy is a blunt
instrument that only helps those who want to grow government at the
expense of businesses and jobs," said MBRG President Kimberly M.
Burns. "A more precise way of balancing the state's budget is to go
through it line-by-line to look for spending reductions, before
raising taxes yet again."
Maryland already faces a high tax burden relative to the vast majority
of other states. Adding new sales taxes on professional services
raises the cost of doing business – and in certain cases, will put
others out of business. As with the alcohol tax last year, imposing a
new sales tax introduces complexities at point-of-sale systems and
gives regulators wide latitude in interpreting the laws required to
implement the new levies.
“Tax increases, especially increases in the sales tax and gas tax, are
incredibly regressive. When one considers the intended practical
effects of imposing the computer services tax in 2007, which was later
repealed, any changes to Maryland’s tax structures need to be done
with surgical precision and not as an 11th hour search for revenues,"
said Burns. "Costs associated with altering these taxes could impose
more serious hardships on Maryland’s working families.”
ALSO:------------------------------------------------
Baltimore-Area Delegate Frank Endorses Douglas for U.S. Senate
For immediate release
Contact: Jim Pettit
301.704.1363
Bladensburg - MD - U.S. Senate candidate Richard Douglas announced today that Baltimore County Delegate William J. Frank endorsed his primary campaign, which comes on the heels of the District 42 Republican Club endorsement last month. Frank represents district 42 which includes which includes Cockeysville, Loch Raven, Lutherville, Mount Washington, Timonium, and Towson in north central Baltimore.
"People want the next U.S. Senator from Maryland to actually do something in the Senate to solve the problems of hard-working families," said Douglas. "Ben Cardin has held elected office since 1967, adheres rigidly to party orthodoxy at the expense of our nation and state, and his time is up."
Frank, who is the Chief Deputy Minority Whip in the House of Delegates, serves on the Health and Government Operations Committee and the Maryland's Veteran's Caucus among other assignments.
"Richard Douglas will bring a sense of mission to the U.S. Senate that is sorely lacking at a time when our country needs it most," said Del.Frank.
"This ruderless body doesn't always have to go around in circles. There's one way to change that, which is to elect people who can navigate the Senate from day one and who will lead. Douglas is the right candidate at the right time."
Former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton has also endorsed Richard Douglas. Formerly a senior lawyer in the U.S. Senate and Iraq war veteran, Douglas knows the fundamentals of complex Senate legislative procedures to help reverse the ineffectiveness of the U.S. Senate.
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Jim Pettit
Richard Douglas for U.S. Senate
P.O. Box 586
Battlefield Station
Bladensburg, MD 20710
301-653-7796
301-704-1363 cell
www.DouglasforSenate2012.com
Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting TONIGHT
AGENDA
POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
7:30 P.M., MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2012
CITY HALL
- Call to Order, Prayer, and Pledge of Allegiance.
- Review and approval of minutes from meeting of February 6, 2012.
- Review and approval of bills to be paid.
- Discuss letter from Pocomoke City Elks Club regarding proposed golf tournament on May 12.
- Review letter from Great Fair Committee concerning proposed event at the Fairgrounds on June 23.
- Authorize appointment of Councilwoman Tracey Cottman as the municipal representative to the Tri-County Council of the Lower Eastern Shore.
- Emergency Resolution No. 453 to approve renewal of PNC Line of Credit for up to $200,000.
- Emergency Resolution No. 454 to approve a three year lease with Ford Motor Credit for the SUV purchased for the police department and allowing the Mayor to sign documents relating to this lease.
- Authorize the City Manager to request bids for a new ambulance to be purchased with USDA grant.
- Authorize Mayor to issue Proclamation for Arbor Day 2012. (April 4)
- City Manager to present eight month budget summary.
Comments from the Audience
Mayor and Council items.
Adjourn.
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Pancake Dinner- Don't Forget Your Tickets
~PANCAKE DINNER~
AT THE
POCOMOKE FAIRGROUNDS
Friday, March 9, 2012
Pancakes and the fixin's ~
includes bacon, sausage, pastries, beverage
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
Call 410-603-8534 for information
OR
tickets also
available at Pocomoke Monument Co.
available at Pocomoke Monument Co.
Serving Time: 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
All Proceeds Go To Fund The Great Pocomoke Fair 2012
All Proceeds Go To Fund The Great Pocomoke Fair 2012
The Rural Sign Painter is Back !!
He's back! He has a new canvas of a different color and seems to have recycled the older board by making a border around his work. I wonder at times if he even knows his work is being shown on the internet or how much I appreciate his work. I keep telling myself that one day I will have his work turned into photos for him. Especially after I have kept them all in line with the dates taken....and that's as far as I get. Shame on me. Here's a quiet guy, does no harm to anyone, asks for nothing and speaks to others in a quieted voice.
I know he's there. And though sometimes what he has to say doesn't make much sense to some, it does to him....and that's all that matters.
I know he's there. And though sometimes what he has to say doesn't make much sense to some, it does to him....and that's all that matters.
More On the Story: Attack Made On Local Firefighters...
Officer stabs, shoots at firefighters
WAVY.Com
Anne McNamara
HALLWOOD, Va. (WAVY) - State police say a Virginia Beach police officer stabbed and shot at two firefighters responding to a car accident he was involved in on the Eastern Shore Sunday morning.
A few minutes after 7 a.m., police received a second call reporting a fight at the scene.
Police say firefighters were assisting the driver, Bradley Colas, 23, of Virginia Beach, when he became irritated and combative. Police say Colas began to fight with the firefighters and stabbed two of them during the altercation.
The firefighters then fought back, striking Colas in the head, according to a state police spokeswoman. Police say Colas then pulled out a firearm and began shooting at the firefighters.
Colas attempted to walk away from the fight with the gun in hand, but was picked up by Virginia State Troopers on the way to the scene.
Colas was taken to Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital where he is in custody and under medical observation.
A police fundraising website lists Colas as a member of VBPD Class 52, which graduated in February, according to the city website .
Atlantic Fire Chief David Grant says the two male firefighters who were stabbed are doing well and spent Sunday night at home. Grant says one was treated on scene, and the other was treated at a hospital and later released.
Chief Grant says both firefighters were veterans of the volunteer company. Grant says one has been on the job for more than 20 years, and the other for more than 30 years.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Virginia Beach Man Allegedly Stabs Two Firefighters (Local)
My thoughts go out to the investigating officers and fire department personnel who bravely attended this accident so very early this morning. This may explain why Route 13 in Accomack County was closed for a brief amount of time. There really is no excuse for this type of repulsive behavior nor should it be tolerated.
According to a press release from State Police, Bradley Colas was involved in a single vehicle crash on the 12000 block of Lankford Highway in Accomack County around 6:42 am. this Sunday morning.
According to police Colas car ran off the road and struck a tree.
Rescue and Fire crews arrived and were helping Colas with his injuries when (Investigators say) Colas got irritated and stabbed two firefighters.
The firefighters fought back, hitting Colas in the head. Colas then reportedly pulled out a gun and opened fire at the firefighters. He started running away but state troopers caught him before he got too far.
Colas was taken to the Eastern Shore Memorial where he in custody and under medical observation.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Happy Birthday to our number one publisher and the person that takes the valuable time out of their days to investigate the happenings in and around the town. Thanks for all you do JMMB and I hope you have a wonderful birthday and many, many more.
TIME MACHINE ... 50th Anniversary Of Vicious Coastal Storm.
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
Most of us have heard about it. Some of us remember it. It was one of the worst coastal storms of the century to hit Delmarva. It wasn't a hurricane, but a damaging northeaster in early March, 1962. For certain it was the most damaging storm since the historic August, 1933 hurricane which brought widespread devastation along the Eastern Shore's coast, created the Ocean City inlet, and destroyed all of Public Landing's attractions.
The headlines in the March 7, 1962 edition of the Salisbury Times reported:
FLOODS RAVAGE DELMARVA COAST
Damage Is Heavy; Ocean City Evacuation Begun
"A vicious winter storm left damage which may run into millions today along the Delmarva coast.
From Lewes, on the tip of Delaware, down through Maryland and into Virginia, low lying lands and resorts reported heavy floods of seawater."
Other front page articles were headlined: Evacuees Are Arriving In Berlin ... Worse Than Hurricane Resort Evacuees Say ... Chincoteague's 3,000 Isolated ... Fenwick Island, Beach Areas Are Isolated.
**If you'd like to see these front page articles about this historic storm just email me at tkforppe@yahoo.com and I'll send you the complete original front page of the newspaper (PDF attachment) by return email.
Two interesting articles about the storm are available online, courtesy of the Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum, at the following addresses:
http://www.ocmuseum.org/index.php/site/oc-memories_article/the_march_storm_of_1962
http://www.ocmuseum.org/index.php/site/oc-memories_article/the_march_storm_of_1962_a_childs_eye_view
July, 1889
(The New York Times)
SNOW HILL, Md., July 29- A rainstorm surpassing all previous ones that have fallen this year in Worcester County began here early Thursday morning last and continued with increased fury throughout Friday. All railroad communication has been cut off since Friday in consequence of numerous wash-outs, and it will probably be several days before trains can again commence running.
Purnell's Mill, near Snow Hill, was completely swept away Friday night, together with a bridge and a large portion of a dam. With this last storm is swept away the last remnant of hope for the growing crops in Worcester. A few farmers most favorably situated will perhaps raise half an average crop of corn, while many others will raise none.
October, 1897
(The Tyrone Daily Herald- Tyrone, Pa.)
Ocean City, Md., Oct. 26. - The storm of the last two days was the worst in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. The wind obtained the proportions of a hurricane, and the surf ran four feet deep across the beach into Sinepuxent Bay. The boardwalk south from Trimper's hotel is entirely washed away for some distance, and north from the same point is wrecked in places. The large porches of Congress Hall, Trimpers, the Eastern Shore hotel, Cropper's pavilion, Atlantic Hotel and Meyer cottage are completely wrecked. The immense fish pound of the Ocean City Fishing Company was carried out to sea. The Cambridge Hotel was nearly wrecked. A large two masted schooner was sunk in the bay against the drawbridge. The damage will reach thousands of dollars.
July, 1902
(The Daily News- Frederick, Md.)
The neighborhood of Woolford and Church Creek, Worcester County, was visited Tuesday afternoon by a severe wind, hail and rain storm. Every corn field between the two villages was cut to pieces by the hail.
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!
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