O'Malley's Response to Change Maryland, Wall Street Journal Riddled with Errors, Falsehoods, Omissions

Governor's Response to Change Maryland, Wall Street Journal Riddled with Errors, Falsehoods, Omissions

In Remarkable 48-hour period, O'Malley Attacks Change Maryland, Comptroller, Governors, Mitt Romney, WSJ

Annapolis - While Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley completes a political crusade at the GOP convention to get TV exposure as an Obama campaign surrogate and in preparation for his own 2016 Presidential bid, Administration staff here at home have another agenda.  Using state resources, the Administration launched another personal, partisan and political attack yesterday against Maryland’s largest citizen organization in response to a Wall Street Journal article that angered the Governor.

In response to numerous political attacks on Change Maryland, The Wall Street Journal and many others, the organization's Chairman, Larry Hogan, said, "Rather than focus on facts, the Governor once again tries to simply demean the messenger. With our lagging economic performance and record tax increases, the evidence is clear, and grows by the day, that the real aberration in American politics today is Martin O'Malley."

Background:

Gov. O'Malley attack on Change Maryland / WSJ
http://cl.publicaster.com/SocialMedia.aspx?pubids=134%7c6784%7c6&digest=uMmOnaZ1q%2bXtrPy1lo1LUQ&sysid=1&1=WCC&2=R7u

WSJ:  Stephen Moore: An Economic Border War Right Under Washington's Nose
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444358404577608942254374370.html

Following are 1. Context, 2. Response 3. Facts


1. Context

Martin O'Malley's shoot-the-messenger approach is well-documented.

President Ronald Reagan:

An "aberration" in U.S. history.

O'Malley builds on tax-raising legacy, Baltimore Sun, 5.16.12
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-05-16/news/bs-md-taxes-omalley-future-20120516_1_income-tax-gas-tax-tax-package

Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney:

Mitt Romney "doesn’t have what it takes to grow this economy."

O'Malley Zings GOP Governors, Romney on Economy, Baltimore Sun, 8.28.12
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-omalley-zings-gop-governors-romney-on-economy-20120828,0,3719563.story

GOP Governors:

Chris Christie, Paul LePage, Bobby Jindal, Bob McDonnell, Rick Perry, Scott Walker

Change Maryland press release, 8.7.12
http://www.changemaryland.org/2012/08/omalleys-battle-with-change-maryland-boosts-membership-to-over-20000/#.UD0dMsFlStY

CM Chairman Larry Hogan:

"Failed congressional candidate and would-be Republican candidate for governor..."

Governor O'Malley, 8.28.12
http://cl.publicaster.com/SocialMedia.aspx?pubids=134%7c6784%7c6&digest=uMmOnaZ1q%2bXtrPy1lo1LUQ&sysid=1&1=WCC&2=R7u

Democratic Comptroller Peter Franchot:

Comptroller Peter Franchot incorrectly believes Maryland is "dependent on the public sector for economic growth."

Governor O'Malley, 8.28.12
http://cl.publicaster.com/SocialMedia.aspx?pubids=134%7c6784%7c6&digest=uMmOnaZ1q%2bXtrPy1lo1LUQ&sysid=1&1=WCC&2=R7u

Wall Street Journal reporter Stephen Moore:

"Stephen Moore, a longtime supporter of the Koch brothers and former President of Republican fundraising group, Club for Growth..."

Governor O'Malley, 8.28.12
http://cl.publicaster.com/SocialMedia.aspx?pubids=134%7c6784%7c6&digest=uMmOnaZ1q%2bXtrPy1lo1LUQ&sysid=1&1=WCC&2=R7u

2. Response

Others are on to Gov. O'Malley's record of distortion, denial and deflection.

Marta Mossburg, Columnist:

"Governor O'Malley personally attacked Larry Hogan of Change Maryland for publishing federal data showing people migrating out of Maryland, but he did not address why people are leaving."

"Governor O'Malley denies these are problems. Instead, he blames the Bureau of Labor Statistics for faulty jobs numbers."

Of all the problems in the world, Maryland is fixated on gambling and pit bulls? - Baltimore Sun 8.14.12
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-08-14/news/bs-ed-mossburg-special-session-20120815-20120814_1_pension-system-special-session-pit-bulls

Scott Drenkard, Tax Foundation Economist:

"...inaccurate tax stats put out this week by the office of Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley..."

Scott Drenkard Corrects Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tax Rates - Tax Foundation 7.12.12
http://taxfoundation.org/podcast/scott-drenkard-corrects-gov-martin-omalley-tax-rates

Marc Kilmer, Maryland Public Policy Institute Senior Fellow:

"Change Maryland won the first round by publishing a report with clearly researched facts that did not descend to petty partisan bickering."

Governor’s Attack Misses the Target - Maryland Public Policy Institute 7.11.12
http://www.mdpolicy.org/policyblog/detail/governors-attack-misses-the-target

Politifact Virginia:

"So O’Malley’s claim only approaches validity when he gets to cherry-pick the data. We rate his statement False."

Maryland is "creating jobs at 2 ½ times the rate that Virginia"  is....False." - Politifact 2.05.12
http://www.politifact.com/virginia/statements/2012/feb/13/martin-omalley/gov-omalley-says-maryland-creating-jobs-2-12-times/

3.  Facts

Following are points raised by the Wall Street Journal, Martin O'Malley and Change Maryland.

WSJ: "An additional problem: Over the next six months (January through July of this year), Maryland has lost jobs while most of the nation has gained them."

MOM: "Maryland actually gained 1,700 jobs over the first 6 months of the year while many neighboring states continued to see a decline."

CM: Maryland has lost 6,600 jobs during the first six months of this year. The Administration back-dated BLS data one month to December of 2011, while omitting July, attempting to cherry pick data more to their liking.  During the first six months of this year, Maryland's job loss compares to a gain of 40,800, Virginia; Pennsylvania, 8,300; the District of Columbia 7,800.  Since January of 2007 to present, which can not be cherry-picked, Maryland has lost three times as many jobs as Virginia and has the second-worst job performance among neighboring jurisdictions.  

WSJ: "Mr. O'Malley's gamble—that high tax rates don't hurt businesses and workers, that the way to rev an economy is to spend more on schools, rail and centrally planned economic development—is the same as Mr. Obama's."

CM: The widely-reported offshore wind, Plan Maryland, Invest Maryland, septic tank ban and State Center schemes are central economic planning.  The state selects winners and losers and "invests" accordingly.

WSJ:  "He's since won increases in the state's sales tax, tobacco tax, gas tax, and income tax for earners above $100,000 a year."

MOM: "The gas tax has remained unchanged during Governor O’Malley’s tenure.  In fact, it has been at the same rate since 1992."

CM: The Governor has raised taxes and fees 24 times, taking an additional $2.4 billion a year out of the economy.  The Governor tried, and failed, numerous times to increase gasoline levies. That's because nearly $1 billion has been raided from the Transportation Trust Fund and not been paid back.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/426496

MOM: "Governor O’Malley has cut more state spending than any governor in Maryland’s history - $8 billion."

CM: Nobody understands where this number comes from and nobody ever will.  That's because state spending increased from $28.8 billion in 2007 to $35.5 billion today. Adding the Governor's purported "cut" with this spending increase, the Governor's math is off by nearly $15 billion.

MOM: "According to the conservative group Change Maryland, 30,000 taxpayers fled the state for Virginia after Governor O’Malley raised taxes on millionaires in 2007.  Change Maryland used data that the IRS openly recognizes as incomplete to draw their erroneous conclusions. Maryland saw the smallest tax filer change in the region from 2007 to 2010, losing 25% fewer tax filers than Virginia.  In Maryland, tax filers decreased only 5.3% from 2007 to 2010 compared to a 7.1% decrease in Virginia, an 8.5% decrease in Pennsylvania, and a 15.5% decrease in West Virginia.

CM: This one paragraph contains 10 false statements.  A user-friendly way of fact-checking each state's taxpayer migration status is the Tax Foundation's web-based Tax Migration Calculator below, which uses the same IRS data that Change Maryland did. 

1. 11,455 Marylanders fled to Virginia during the period in question not 30,000.  The Administration may be confused - over 30,000 Marylanders fled to all states.
2. Nowhere in CM's tax report is the word "millionaire" mentioned. The Administration is attempting to deflect the tax flight problem as a class-warfare issue.
3. The IRS does not say the data is "incomplete."
4. Nobody but Martin O'Malley and a radical Daily Kos blogger say the conclusions were "erroneous."
5. According to the IRS, Maryland saw the largest taxpayer exodus of any state in the region, and seventh-highest nationally.
6. According to the IRS, Virginia's net inflow of residents was nearly 30,300.
7. According to the IRS, West Virginia's net inflow of residents was just over 14,600 residents.

8. According to the IRS, Pennsylvania's net outflow of residents was just over 8200 residents.
9. Delaware, which is also in the region, but omitted from the Governor's statement, saw a net inflow of nearly 7500 residents, according to the IRS.
10.The District of Columbia, which is also in the region, but omitted from the Governor's statement, saw a net outflow of just over 1100 residents, according to the IRS.

http://interactive.taxfoundation.org/migration/

http://www.irs.gov/taxstats/article/0,,id=212683,00.html

http://www.changemaryland.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/StateCountyTax.pdf

Accused Bennett Killer Indicted for Murder, Sex Crimes

WBOC News

SNOW HILL, Md.- A Worcester County grand jury has returned an indictment against murder suspect Matthew Burton. The indictment, which was handed down Tuesday, shows the 28-year-old Dagsboro, Del., man is now accused of sex crimes against murder victim Nicole Bennett. 

A search of court records shows that in addition to first- and second-degree murder, Burton is also facing charges of first- and second-degree rape, third- and fourth-degree sex offense, kidnapping and first-degree assault.

Bennett, 35, and a mother of three, was last heard from working late at Bay Shore Community Church near Millsboro, Del. Her body was found off a dirt road near Whaleyville, Md. Investigators arrested Burton, a church janitor and Tier I sex offender, as the suspect in Bennett's murder.

Burton's attorney declined comment on the indictment but said his client will plead not guilty. 

The news comes as several fire halls in Sussex County, Del., will host a fundraiser for the Bennett family on Wednesday. 

Burton is scheduled for an arraignment and initial appearance in Worcester County Circuit Court on Sept. 19.

Source:

Community Christian Women's Gathering

Riverside Grill Specials For Wednesday 8/29

Wednesday Specials

White Bean and Kielbasa Soup w/ half turkey sandwich or side salad 5.99

NC Pulled Pork BBQ sandwich w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99

Pesto Pasta Salad with blackened shrimp 9.99
or grilled chicken 7.99

Taco Salad 6.99

Ale Battered Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99

Cruise Ship Guest Medevaced by Coast Guard Off Eastern Shore's Coast

The Coast Guard medevaced a 40-year-old male Monday from a cruise ship approximately 290 miles off the eastern shore.

The crew of the cruise ship Celebrity Summit called the Coast Guard via VHF channel 16 at approximately 5 p.m. stating one of their crew members was suffering from abdominal pain and was in need of medical attention.

The Coast Guard 5th District duty flight surgeon consulted with the medical officer aboard the cruise ship and recommended a medevac.

Rescue air crews from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., launched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and an HC-130 Hercules aircraft.

With the Hercules crew providing radio and air cover, the Jayhawk crew hoisted the man and a ship's nurse aboard and took them to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

Source:

Coming Soon ~ Stars, Soul, Rock and Roll

Riverside Grill At Lunch Time

I finally had time to relax and have an wonderful lunch on Friday  at the Riverside Grill.  My aunt is visiting from Florida for a few weeks so she treated my sister, brother and myself to lunch.  I must tell you first that SHE enjoyed it and even struck up a conversation with the ladies seated at the table next to us. 

Lots of local people in for lunch and I was amused at the table of ladies next to us who were there to celebrate a birthday and even brought their own cake!  They were enjoying themselves and that's what it's all about.  It's so nice to see people enjoying themselves especially in a  dowtown restaurant.

And I have to say that after months of walking through a "shell" with a camera it seemed as if the restaurant would never become a reality.  But it did and now the restaurant is here and it's quite apparent that it is being used.  They were busy!  But not too busy to be cordial, polite and quick with service.  Try the crab cakes when you go if you haven't all ready.  We all enjoyed it very much and thank you Corey for taking the photo of the four of us  with my camera. 

Thank you to all of you at Riverside Grill and I will be back for another great meal real soon.  Corey, you are doing a wonderful job.  And Aunt Doris, thank you for the lunch!

**Pedestrian warnings on the Somerset side of the draw bridge**

Jazz, Wine and Cheeese Party- Relax!

SPECIAL: Jazz, Wine, & Cheese  September 8th Time: 4PM - 7PM Tickets: $20/person; $30/couple Summer has been busy... Relax with us! Come join us for a Mar-Va-lous afternoon of Jazz, Wine and Cheese featuring: musical stylings of jazz musician, Brian Perez wines from The Bloxom Winery Chesapeake Bay Farms Cheese and Cheese Fountain by Grand Finale Desserts Tickets are available at: Enchanted Florist Market Street Deli Mar-Va Theater Box Office & Online Click HERE to purchase tickets online. Click HERE to print the Event Flyer.

Bragging Rights For Me Today............

I am quite proud of myself today!

One of my many photos taken of the Riverside Grill was selected by Worcester County Economic Development and now appears on their website www.chooseworcester.org.

Also on this page

http://chooseworcester.org/index.php/chooseworcester/article/downtown-pocomoke-restaurant-has-tenant-lined-up

This is a wonderful website and provide lots of useful information that can be used by locals and tourists as well.

Grandmother Foils Grandson's Kidnapping/Carjacking Plans

(WHITE MARSH, MD) – A grandmother’s use of her in-car navigation assistant helped her foil her grandson’s attempted trip to New York with her car and with her and three other grandchildren along for the ride against their will this weekend along Interstate 95 in Baltimore County.

The accused is identified as Darius T. Johnson, 22, of Baltimore, Md. After consultation with the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office, Johnson was charged with kidnapping, kidnapping of a child under 16, false imprisonment, carjacking, second degree assault, unauthorized use of motor vehicle, and theft over $10,000. He was taken before a Baltimore County District Court commissioner and held at the county detention center on $ 500,000 secured bond.

At about 5:30 p.m. on August 25, 2012, Maryland State Police from the JFK Highway Barrack responded to northbound I-95 near Abingdon for the report of a crash. When they arrived they found no crash, but found the victim, Ardella Eaddy, 68, of Baltimore, and three of her grandchildren, ages 4, 8, and 12, in her Buick Lacrosse on the side of I-95. Eaddy reported that another grandson, later identified as Johnson, had abducted her and her three other grandchildren, but had recently fled the scene.

Eaddy told troopers she had agreed to take Johnson to a location in the Nottingham area of Baltimore to pick up some belongings from a home there. She said when they came back out to her car, Johnson told her he was taking the car and going to New York. Eaddy was able to get into the passenger’s seat and attempted to remove the keys from the ignition. She said Johnson assaulted her and said he was taking the car to New York. Eaddy refused to leave because her other three grandchildren, cousins of the suspect, were in the back seat.

Troopers were told by Eaddy that when Johnson headed north on I-95 from I-695 in White Marsh, she used the vehicle’s On-Star and called for help. According to Eaddy, On-Star was able to shut-off the vehicle’s engine and the car coasted to a stop along northbound I-95 near Abingdon. She said the suspect fled from the car on foot into a wooded area.

State troopers from the JFK Highway Barrack issued a lookout and were joined in their search for the suspect by troopers from the Bel Air Barrack and Aviation Command, as well as Baltimore County Police K-9, and Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputies. A short time later, two troopers spotted Johnson walking along Rt. 24 near Rt. 7. He was arrested without incident.

The victim and her grandchildren did not require medical treatment. She was able to return home with her car and three other grandchildren.

Maryland State Police Press Release

Press Release From Delegate Michael A. McDermott

August 27, 2012
“Delegate Michael A. McDermott receives a 100% Committee Score on the Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition (MCRC) scorecard.”

(Annapolis) On August 14th, 2012, the MCRC) Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition’s new 2012 legislative scorecard was released.  Delegate Michael A. McDermott (R - Worcester and Wicomico Counties) was recognized as receiving a 100% for his Committee Score.  According to the MCRC, Delegate McDermott’s 100% indicates his strong support in preserving Marylanders’ consumer rights.  This past session, those issues included foreclosures, energy contracts, controlled hydraulic fracturing, tobacco addiction and identity theft.  Delegate McDermott made a strong stand for consumer rights while in the Judiciary Committee.

During the 2012 regular session and the May special session, the MCRC scorecard graded each legislator on eight critical consumer rights votes:

1. Maryland’s new pre-filing mediation law (HB 1374)
2. The state’s foreclosed property registry law (HB 1373)
3. Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief law (HB 600 / SB 580)
4. A new law expanding the state’s authority to oversee mortgage lenders (SB 302)
5. Legislation that allows parents and guardians to put a security freeze on the credit reports of minors and vulnerable adults.  This protects identity theft. (HB 555 / SB 295).
6. Lend Local Act of 2012 (HB 571 / SB 792)
7. Financial Education and Capability Commission (created by HB 515)
8. State and Local Revenue and Financing Act of 2012 (SB1302)

Additionally, the MCRC gave committee scores to each legislator based on their votes for a broader set of consumer issues and concerns.

One Year Ago- Hurricane Irene

This time last year most of us were experiencing Hurricane Irene in some way or another......

For us and the families around us it meant a few days without electricity and no communication, driving 7 miles twice a day for ice and keep your flashlight handy at all times.  I won't get into the miserable parts of the experience.

We have all seen water in Cypress Park many times but this was at low tide and water was in the park like I had never seen before.

 Route 13 South- Photo is crooked because I took it while passing by....

Winter Quarters- Golf Course.  The entire golf course was under water and boys were out there with boogy boards.  Photo was taken by Jennie Somers who sent me several photos of the golf course.

From Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell

Recent Thefts From Vehicles in Pocomoke City

Due to a number of thefts from vehicles recently Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell would like to remind the citizens of Pocomoke to be sure your vehicle windows are up and locked when the vehicle is not in use. Remove all money- even small amounts of change- from areas such as cup holder or ashtray. LOCK purses, electronic devices and other valuables in the trunk.

If you should discover that your vehicle has been broken into or items have been taken call the police department before you make the attempt to get inside your car. Sometimes thieves leave a pattern or clues that can be easily noticed by an officer that could possibly lead an arrest of the person(s) responsible for these crimes.

Pocomoke City Police Department - (410) 957-1600

In Case You Missed It: Change Maryland / WSJ weekend edition / other press

Stephen Moore: An Economic Border

 War Right Under Washington's Nose

Wall Street Journal 8.24.12

"Change Maryland's study suggests that higher-income residents are voting with their feet to avoid Mr. O'Malley's taxes. Virginia had a net in-migration of new taxpayers over the same period, according to the IRS."http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444358404577608942254374370.html

The Virginia-Maryland Border War 

Bacon's Rebellion 8.24.12

"The trick to achieving prosperity in the 21st century is to create communities attractive to the creative class while also keeping taxes lower and letting wealth creators keep more of their wealth." http://www.baconsrebellion.com/2012/08/the-virginia-maryland-border-war.html

The jobs governor? Must be Bob McDonnell (or Rick Snyder) 

Monoblogue 8.22.12

"You know, it’s like a cat cornering a mouse. He paws at it a little and rolls it around, but sooner or later the cat will get tired of playing and finally take care of the doomed rodent. Martin O’Malley’s record is that little squeaky thing trapped in the corner."http://monoblogue.us/2012/08/22/the-jobs-governor-must-be-bob-mcdonnell-or-rick-snyder/

Fighting Irish: O’Malley, McDonnell, Biden, Ryan and Hogan 
Maryland Reporter 8.20.12

“O’Malley has no business going on national TV talking about the economy, especially with Gov. McDonnell who is pounding our state into submission on job creation, said Hogan, the founder of Change Maryland who gave O’Malley a bloody nose about jobs on national TV last month."http://marylandreporter.com/2012/08/20/fighting-irish-omalley-mcdonnell-biden-ryan-and-hogan/

Maryland vs. Virginia:  A Case Study in one State's Economic Mismanagement

Politics, Movies and Sports 8.20.12

"Both states rely heavily on their proximity to Washington DC and the federal government to drive their economies, but Maryland has trailed noticeably behind Virginia in most key economic indicators in recent years."

http://pmands.com/dems-poor-tax-and-spend-economic-policies-show-clearly-in-md-vs-va/

Maryland's Unemployment Rate Edges up to 7% 

Bay Net 8.17.12
"This is not nearly enough job growth to say we're competitive in the region," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "And a spike of half a point in the unemployment rate since the beginning of the year is a disturbing trend to say the least."

http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/29109

Marta Mossburg: Of all the problems in the world, Maryland is fixated on gambling and pit bulls? 

Baltimore Sun 8.14.12
"Governor O'Malley personally attacked Larry Hogan of Change Maryland for publishing federal data showing people migrating out of Maryland, but he did not address why people are leaving." 

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2012-08-14/news/bs-ed-mossburg-special-session-20120815-20120814_1_pension-system-special-session-pit-bulls

Maryland activists hit 20k 

Monoblogue 8.8.12

“We’ve pulled back the curtain on the dismal results of this Administration, and Governor O’Malley doesn’t like it,” said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. http://monoblogue.us/2012/08/08/maryland-activists-hit-20k/

O’Malley’s Battle with Change Maryland Boosts Membership to over 20,000

Jackie Wellfonder: Raging Against the Rhetoric 8.7.12

"Change Maryland announced that it surpassed 20,000 members as it emerges as the leading organization raising questions about Governor Martin O’Malley’s record."

Change Maryland, Gov. O'Malley Square off About Data

Pocomoke Public Eye  8.07.12

"O'Malley Administration Disputes key Findings of Businesses, Jobs and Taxpayers Fleeing the State." 

http://thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/2012/08/change-maryland-omalley-square-off.html

LETTER TO THE EDITOR:  O’Malley cherry-picks jobs data

Washington Times 8.3.12

"Losing 6,500 businesses, 40,000 jobs and 31,000 taxpayers is not “making headway.” 

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/3/omalley-cherry-picks-jobs-data/

17-Year-Old Student Shot At Perry Hall High School; Suspect In Custody

PERRY HALL, Md. (WJZ) –  Baltimore County Police are investigating a confirmed shooting at Perry Hall High School.

Mike Hellgren has the breaking details.

Police say a 17-year-old student has been shot and one suspect, a student,  is in custody.  A young man without a shirt was seen by Sky Eye Chopper 13 being escorted to a police cruiser in handcuffs.  

Police say there is no active shooter on campus.
The injured student will be flown by Medevac to a nearby hospital.  That male student’s condition is serious.

There are unconfirmed reports the shooting happened in the school cafeteria and the victim was shot in the back.

Parents are telling Eyewitness News and WJZ.COM there may have been a threat on Facebook referencing the school, but there are no confirmed reports of that.

READ MORE HERE>>

National Comedian to Headline in Baltimore to Raise Funds for Business PAC

National Comedian to Headline in Baltimore to Raise Funds for Business PAC
TOWSON--Legendary comedian Louie Anderson will headline Maryland
Business Leadership Political Action Committee (PAC)’s second annual
fundraiser at the Baltimore Comedy Factory Wednesday, October 17th for
one show only announced PAC Chairman Cal Ewing Thursday.


“We don’t think politics and business in Maryland is a laughing
matter, but we do think it is important for business to come together
and support a shared goal--a better business climate in Maryland to
create jobs,” Mr. Ewing said.


Louie Anderson is an actor, writer and producer, who has performed to
standing-room only crowds throughout his career. Currently, he
performs at the Louie Anderson Theatre in Las Vegas. He is here by
special arrangement with the PAC group. Throughout his career, Mr.
Anderson has held innumerable feature roles on films such as “Ferris
Bueller’s Day Off” ,“Touched by an Angel” and others. He also appeared
on such shows as “Happy Days” and hosted TV’s “Family Feud.”


“Jobs and a healthy business climate to create and expand jobs in
Maryland is not a Democrat or Republican issue,” noted Mr. Ewing,
“After what the business community just went through in the course of
two special sessions and the regular session in January, there is no
doubt but that a hefty dose of educated business savvy is essential to
improving Maryland’s competitive posture and business climate. We are
supporting candidates who we believe best offer that understanding
regardless of political affiliation,” he said.



Tickets to the event are $100 each. Sponsorships which include a “Meet
and Greet with Mr. Anderson” are available. For more information,
contact our offices (410)321-6275.


Sources:

Louis Anderson: http://www.louieanderson.com


Maryland Business Leadership PAC:
http://www.mbrg.org/news/23/Maryland-businesses-PAC-starts-to-refill-its-coffers.html


By Authority: Maryland Business Leadership PAC, G. Towle, treas.


Background:

Maryland Business Leadership PAC is a registered PAC with the Maryland
State Board of Elections.


State law allows a person, including corporations, to contribute
directly or indirectly no more than $4,000 to one political committee
and a total of $10,000 to all political committees, during the four
year cycle (Section 13-226 of the Election Law article of the Maryland
Annotated Code).


The current four year cycle started January 1, 2011 and runs through
December 31, 2014.


A political committee may transfer no more than $6,000 to another
political committee during the four year cycle.  There is no aggregate
limit (Section 13-227 of the Election Law Article of the Maryland
Annotated Code).

Seafood Extravaganza~ Greenbackville Vol. Fire Department

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Delmarva Discovery Center Says Thank You.

Delmarva Discovery CenterHere at the Discovery Center we want to thank everyone so much for all the community support we have received from our posting of our wish list.

To add to our wish list:
We our in need of a blender for our husbandry team. If anyone would like to assist us with this or other items, please contact Educator/aquarist Sarah Rubin at srubin@delmarvadiscoverycenter.org

http://delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/

Reminder: 4-Way STOPS On Cedar Street

A new school year begins tomorrow so here is a reminder.........

Photo By Esther Troast

For those who may not know....there is now a 4-way stop at 10th Street and Cedar Street.  The signs were put in place in July.

  Please drive cautiously. 

******

Also 3-Way STOPS at

 11th & Cedar; 14th & Cedar

Sunday At The Pocomoke City Police Dept. Back To School Event

Pocomoke City Police Department's annual back to school picnic. The flyer put out said "RAIN OR SHINE" and it did both but that didn't seem to stop many from dropping by the police department for some free school supplies...and enjoying some refreshments.

Donations fell short this year but the money from the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council was not wasted. Angel, secretary for the Chief of Pocomoke did the purchasing, separating and bagging of the school supplies with each bag clearly marked for the appropriate grade. Bags filled with colored pencils, note paper, composition books, binders, highlighters, glue and more-- it was all there waiting to be claimed and taken to the first day of school - tomorrow!

Stuffing bags and making sure the appropriate supplies are in the age group intended is not an easy task and I would imagine a tedious one- but fun.  Malik- Angel's son,  played a big part in helping.  Great job, Malik!

PFC Tucker with the Pocomoke City Police Department was at the event today and assisted in handing out the school supplies.

PFC Joy Blades also helped.  Sixty-eight bags containing school supplies were handed out to the community school children today.  The supplies remaining will be donated to the Pocomoke schools.  With PFC Blades in this photo is Dispatcher Shawna Gammino.

Councilman Rob Clarke dropped by the police station.  Standing next to him PFC Tucker. Seated -LtoR Malik- (he's going to be something great someday!)   And Dispatcher Shawna Gammino-

Thanks for all your help and the great conversation!

And thank you so very much, Angel, for taking these photos!  Another great job .......she's always thinking....

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TIME MACHINE ... A Banner Year For Pocomoke City!

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

March, 1977

An article published in the Salisbury Daily Times was headlined Pocomoke City Points To 1976 As Best Productive Since 1878. City officials pointed to numerous accomplishments including:

*improvements to 21 streets

*a new paved roadway into Cypress Park

*hard surfacing a bicycle path and two parking areas

*new playground equipment at Cypress Park

*an architectural study for improvements to the downtown business district

*construction of a new dock and boat ramp at Laurel Street and at Winter Quarters Drive

*establishment of an Industrial Development Committee

*installation of new filters at the two water pumping plants

*a major reconstruction program at Winter Quarters Golf Club

*approval of new mercury vapor street lights and traffic control signs

*new housing code standards

*outside painting improvements at City Hall

*formation of a Medical Advisory Committee to seek improvements in health care facilities

*the First Annual Pocomoke City Cypress Festival.

　

June, 1985

At its statewide convention held in Ocean City, the Maryland Municipal League presented Pocomoke City the medium town award for its downtown area revitalization. The League represented 140 city and town governments throughout Maryland.

Footnote: A year earlier Pocomoke City was one of 17 communities nationwide named as finalists in the National Municipal League's All American Cities program.

　　

November, 1936

(Daily News Record- Harrisonburg, Va.)

ONANCOCK POST OFFICE DEDICATION TODAY

ONANCOCK, Nov. 18. (AP)- The newly constructed post office and municipal building will be dedicated here tomorrow with ceremonies in which representatives from all eastern shore towns will take part. Rep. S. Otis Bland of the 1st congressional district will be the principal speaker.

Fire departments from Eastville, Parksley, Chincoteague, Cape Charles and Tasley will join with the Onancock department in the street parade in which state police stations in this section, and the drum and bugle corps from Cape Charles will take part.

After the parade, to be held at 2 p.m., the two buildings will be open for public inspection.

The two-story municipal building, built on colonial lines, will house the fire department and town administration offices. The post office, also a two-story structure, stands on (not legible), formerly the site of an old hotel.

Both buildings were erected (with) aid of the Public Works Administration. 　

　

September, 1884

(The Daily News- Frederick, Md)

Carrying Off a Court-House Fence

Snow Hill, Md., Sept. 23.- Since the court-house here was rebuilt in 1882-83 there has been no fence to enclose the yard, except the iron railing at its front entrance, the yard on the sides and the rear of the building being left open to the streets. It was generally known a few weeks ago that the county commissioners had ordered a barbed wire fence to be put around the unenclosed portion of the yard. The mere thought of such an unsightly structure in the center of the town aroused the indignation of the citizens, and they openly protested against it. The commissioners, however, did not give any heed to the numerous objections that reached them, and yesterday carpenters were set at work on the fence and by night had gotten it half up. Last night some unknown persons cut down a portion of the fence and carried off the coil of wire, which it is supposed they cast into the river. The commissioners are wrathy and will probably offer a reward for the detection of the offenders.　

　

　

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OCPD INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION

OCPD INVESTIGATING FATAL COLLISION INVOLVING A BICYCLE AND A MUNICIPAL BUS

On August 24, 2012, at approximately 8:38 p.m. Ocean City Police and Paramedics responded to the north bound lanes of 132^nd Street and Coastal Highway, in reference to vehicle collision involving an Ocean City Municipal bus and a bicycle.

Emergency personnel arrived at the scene and determined that a bicycle being operated by an adult male impacted a city bus that was travelling in the north bound bus lane, in the area of 132^th Street and Coastal Highway.  

The operator of the bicycle was seriously injured and treated at the scene by OC EMS.  The cyclist was taken by ambulance to Atlantic General Hospital and then transferred to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he later died.  The deceased has been identified as: Patrick Michael McCusker, 49, of Cockeysville, Maryland. 

Ocean City Police are investigating this fatal collision.  The identity of the municipal bus driver involved in this collision is not being released at this time.

 Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the OCPD, SGT R. Townsend at: 410-520-5357.

Ocean City Police Department News Release

Severe Weather On the Eastern Shore Virginia On Saturday

Funnel cloud seen from Wendy's
parking lot in Onley, Va. Saturday
afternoon. Photo/ Parker Kellam

Severe storms again wreaked havoc on the Eastern Shore Saturday afternoon. Two tornadoes and several water spouts where reported between Melfa and Quinby. Extremely heavy rainfall brought an unbearable 10 inches of rain to the Eastern Shore. Water spouts were sighted on Finney Creek near Wachapreague, Va.

Car accidents were reported all over Accomack County. Cars had run into ditches, hydroplaned and stalled in high standing water on flooded roads. Boats sank as well during the 4 hour rainfall.

Several reports of downed trees and power lines were given during WESR's live coverage of the storm.

Please continue to practice precaution in the aftermath of the storm as water will take time to recede. It will also take time to clear downed trees and broken down cars.

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Casey Anthony Completes Probation Sentence

Casey Anthony has completed her one-year probation sentence for check fraud, leaving her free to go wherever she pleases.

Anthony’s attorney Charles Greene told ABCNews.com that Anthony was free as of midnight this morning, but that she has many issues to face before she attempts to move forward with her life.

“She’s lost her daughter, she’s lost most or all of her family, she’s lost her friends, she’s reviled by a percentage of the population and that will probably never change,” Greene said. “She will never be able to walk down the street with anonymity.”

Anthony, 26, was acquitted last summer of killing her 2-year-old daughter Caylee Anthony.

After Anthony’s acquittal, Florida Judge Belvin Perry ordered her to serve one year of probation for a 2010 check fraud conviction. Prior to her first degree murder trial, Anthony pleaded guilty to stealing checks from her best friend Amy Huizenga during the time that Caylee was missing.

Since then, Anthony has been serving her probation from an undisclosed Florida location. She has resurfaced a few times over the past year via a leaked video diary and a telephone conversation with Piers Morgan, but has otherwise succeeded in disappearing from the public eye.

Greene would not comment on any details of Anthony’s whereabouts or her future plans.

“The last year has been a whilrwind because of security and things we’ve had in place given she had to stay in one location and the fear we had she might be discovered and placed in danger,” he said. “Now she’ll have a little more peace and peace of mind to look forward to, and part of looking forward will involve looking back. She really hasn’t had time to do that.”

Greene said that Anthony has not been able to mourn her daughter in a “normal” way due to the intense scrutiny surrounding her and the fears for her safety.

“If she’s walking on the street and someone starts running towards her, are they running to catch a bus? Are they running to give her a hug, running to spit on her or are they running to do worse?” he said. “Those are among the many things she’ll have to consider in deciding, where do I go from here?”

Anthony has been unemployed for the past year, according to her monthly probation reports, so it is unclear where any money she might use comes from. She has not published a book or sold her story in any known capacity.

Greene hopes that one day she will tell her own story.

“There’s things she wants to say, but they need to be on her time, her terms, her conditions,” he said. “I hope that one day she says more.”

Her attorney still fears for the safety of Anthony, once considered the most hated woman in America after a Florida jury said the prosecution failed to prove that she killed her daughter. During the months that Caylee was missing, Anthony was depicted as a party girl in bars and getting a tattoo that proclaimed “Bella Vita.”

Anthony’s legal woes are not over yet.

Zenaida Fernandez-Gonzalez is suing Anthony for using her name when she told Orlando police that her 2-year-old daughter Caylee was stolen by a babysitter and gave police her name. Anthony stuck to that lie for three years before her lawyer told the court at the opening of her murder trial that the babysitter never existed and that Caylee accidentally drowned in the family pool.

Fernandez-Gonzalez sued Anthony for defamation, saying that she lost her job and home as a result of the accusations. The trial for the civil suit is scheduled to take place in January 2013.

Matt Morgan, one of the attorneys for Fernandez-Gonzalez, said that the end of Anthony’s probation does not affect the defamation case in any way.

“We have at this point already obtained service on Casey Anthony and therefore she will have to attend the trial,” Morgan told ABCNews.com. “If she were to leave the state and go outside of the jurisdiction, come January she’d have to return and face Zenaida Gonzalez in the courtroom.”

Anthony has checked in with probation officers every month for the past year and her monthly reports have been public. Anthony’s reports have consistently said that she is unemployed, has not been taking any classes and has not been drinking alcohol or taking drugs.

“It’d be hard to imagine that, at least in the very near future, she could ever have what many of us would consider a normal life,” Greene said.

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Pocomoke City Police Dept. ~ Annual Back To School Picnic TODAY

~RAIN OR SHINE~

There's Nothing Like A Rainbow...........

......at the end of a trying day.

"This proves that there is, indeed, a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!  Our very own Pocomoke Volunteer Fire Company!"

                              -Councilman Rob Clarke-

 

Thanks Rob!