Friday, August 31, 2012
100 Year Old Driver Plows Into Group Of Children, Injures 11
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The screams of women and children didn't cause a 100-year-old driver to stop as he backed his large powder blue Cadillac onto a sidewalk across from an elementary school and hit 11 people, including nine children. So people began pounding on his windows screaming for him to stop, a witness said. Alma Solache said she was buying her children an afterschool snack Wednesday just before the accident outside a South Los Angeles school. "He was not paying attention," said Solache, 24, adding that it was at least two or three seconds before the vehicle halted and people began pulling children out from beneath the car. Four of the children were in critical condition when firefighters arrived but they were stabilized and were in serious condition at a hospital, city fire Capt. Jaime Moore said. Everyone was expected to survive, he said. Children's backpacks, shoes, candy and loose change were strewn about the scene behind a discount grocery store across from Main Street Elementary. Police said the driver, Preston Carter, was being very cooperative and drugs or alcohol were not a factor in the crash. Carter talked to television reporters after the crash some five miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles. He said he has a driver's license and will be 101 years old Sept. 5. "My brakes failed. It was out of control," Carter told KCAL-TV. Asked about hitting the children, Preston said: "You know I'm sorry about that. I wouldn't do that for nothing on earth. My sympathies for them." Carter was pulling out of the grocery store parking lot, but instead of backing into the street, he backed onto the sidewalk, police Capt. George Rodriguez said. "I think it was a miscalculation on his part. The gentleman is elderly," Rodriguez said. "Obviously he is going to have some impairment on his decision making." Elderly drivers have been involved in other tragedies. In 2003, an 86-year-old man mistakenly stepped on the gas pedal of his car instead of the brake and then panicked, plowing into an open-air market in Santa Monica. Ten people were killed and 63 injured. According to California's Department of Motor Vehicles, people over age 70 must renew their driver's license in person, rather than via the Internet or by mail. Older drivers can also be required to take a supplemental driving test if they fail a vision exam, or if a police officer, a physician, or a family member raises questions about their ability to drive. Rodriguez said the collision was being investigated as an accident, and Carter was not under arrest. He has a valid driver's license, Rodriguez said. SOURCE; AOLAutos.com
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Hardwire LLC Makes $1300.00 Donation To Youth Football Program
Pocomoke City-based Hardwire LLC., makes a donation to the new Pocomoke City Youth Football Program. Pictured are Hardwire LLC employee and Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison, left, presenting a check for $1,300 to Tim Richo of the youth football program for uniforms and equipment.
The new football program has held a training camp and will soon begin practices on a city-owned field on Clarke Avenue at Maple Street. The Pocomoke City teams will be competing this fall in the Salvation Army Youth Football League based in Salisbury. For more information, contact Adrian Smith at 757-694-7142. / SUBMITTED IMAGE
SOURCE; DelMarVa NOW!
TIME MACHINE Preview ... A Unique GIFT To The Eastern Shore!
In 1919 a Somerset County accident claimed the life of Mr. Edward McCready, his young daughter, and a nurse. From this tragedy blossomed a gift to the lower Eastern Shore four years later ... McCready Memorial Hospital, "a modern hospital ranking second to none in the state."
Read more this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Yachts Make Splash In Russian Headlines
Yachts are making headlines in Russia. First, there is a viral video of yacht that wasn't tied up the best, as you see it fall into the water.
The Croatian Times reports a drunk Russian tourist ran his yacht right onto a rocky shore. And Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the news for having too many yachts.
The Telegraph reports Putin has four, and spends more than two billion a year on lavish toys. One of his yachts reportedly has whirlpool baths, a cinema and an artificial waterfall. (0:50)
Source: Morning Rush
The Croatian Times reports a drunk Russian tourist ran his yacht right onto a rocky shore. And Russian President Vladimir Putin is in the news for having too many yachts.
The Telegraph reports Putin has four, and spends more than two billion a year on lavish toys. One of his yachts reportedly has whirlpool baths, a cinema and an artificial waterfall. (0:50)
Source: Morning Rush
Make The Crisfield Mud Bog Part Of Your Labor Day Holiday Plans
CRISFIELD MUD BOG
Saturday September 1, 2012
4410 Crisfield Highway
Crisfield, Maryland
(behind Crisfield Elks Lodge)
Admission: $7.00 - children 10 and under FREE
Racing begins at 1:00
More info posted here tomorrow........
**This will be the last race to be held in Crisfield for the season. Last race of the season will be held at Gumboro**
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.
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.
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/
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
Riverside Grill Specials For Wednesday 8/29
Wednesday Specials
White Bean and Kielbasa Soup w/ half turkey sandwich or side salad 5.99NC 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:
Riverside Grill At Lunch Time
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!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
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.
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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
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:
- Maryland’s new pre-filing mediation law (HB 1374)
- The state’s foreclosed property registry law (HB 1373)
- Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief law (HB 600 / SB 580)
- A new law expanding the state’s authority to oversee mortgage lenders (SB 302)
- 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).
- Lend Local Act of 2012 (HB 571 / SB 792)
- Financial Education and Capability Commission (created by HB 515)
- 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.
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.
From Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell
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
"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."
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 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."
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.”
Monday, August 27, 2012
17-Year-Old Student Shot At Perry Hall High School; Suspect In Custody
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).
Delmarva's Got Talent Looking For Talent
If you have a talent let the Mar-Va know- let DelMarVa know!!
What are you waiting for????? Go ahead, sign up!!
What are you waiting for????? Go ahead, sign up!!
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
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
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Reminder: 4-Way STOPS On Cedar Street
A new school year begins tomorrow so here is a reminder.........
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| 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.
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Also 3-Way STOPS at
11th & Cedar; 14th & Cedar
Sunday At The Pocomoke City Police Dept. Back To School Event
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!
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....
There's more........
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