OCEAN CITY POLICE REMINDING CITIZENS OF LASER POINTER LAW

Due to an substantial increase in citizen complaints regarding the illegal use of laser pointers, the Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens of the “Harassment by Laser Pointer” law.

The ordinance, which has been in effect since 2010, makes it unlawful for anyone to focus, or shine a laser pointer directly or indirectly on another person or animal in any manner.  It is also unlawful for any person to shine a laser pointer directly or indirectly on a balcony, porch, patio, deck or any other structure where a person or persons may gather or in any window or door, or any vehicle on land, air or water, which includes but is not limited to cars, bicycles, scooters, buses, trams, planes, helicopters, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, Segway’s or wheelchairs in any manner.

It is also illegal for minors (Age 17 and Under) to purchase or possess laser pointers within the corporate limits of Ocean City.

In addition, it is a crime for any person to shine a laser pointer on the beach, boardwalk, public streets or sidewalks or from private property onto the beach, boardwalk, public streets or sidewalks, or from public property onto private property or from private property onto another private property.

LASER POINTERS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Also, it is unlawful to sell a laser pointer without having a sign conspicuously posted at the point of sale or exchange advising potential purchasers of the Ocean City laser pointer law.  It is unlawful to sell a laser pointer without providing the purchaser with written notice, in bold face type, a copy setting forth verbatim the laws set forth in the Ocean City Code.

The penalties for violations of this law make it a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to six months in jail and or a $1,000 fine.   The OCPD will be strictly enforcing this ordinance and is asking for the public’s cooperation and compliance.

As a reminder, laser pointers are not toys.  These devices should never be shined on or around people or animals.   The devices, if used improperly, pose risks to humans and animals and could cause eye damage.  Parents of children who have been given laser pointers are reminded that it is no longer legal for minor children to possess laser pointers and they should be restricted from their use.

The ordinance is posted on the Town of Ocean City web page: www.oceancitymd.gov.

Ocean City Police Dept. Press Release

Press Release-Del. McDermott has Top Rating with MD Businesses

Roll Call:

McDermott Scores 100% from MBRG

(Maryland Business for Responsive Government)

Delegate Michael McDermott (R-Dist. 38-B) was recently recognized as receiving a 100% rating from the MBRG. This marks the second consecutive year that Del. McDermott has received the highest rating as a legislator who is supporting business and a business friendly climate in Maryland.

To determine an accurate picture of the Maryland legislature's attitudes toward business, jobs, economic growth, and investment in the state, MBRG's 30-member State Advisory Council selects votes from the last regular and special General Assembly sessions that have practical or philosophical importance to the widest possible range of Maryland businesses, trade associations, and chambers of commerce. Before introducing or voting on legislation, the MBRG encourages legislators to consider the following questions:
1. Will the legislation increase or decrease the cost of doing business for companies in Maryland? If the answer is increase, will the added costs of the legislation and subsequent regulations exceed the added benefit to Maryland's residents?
2. Will the legislation and subsequent regulations be more or less stringent than, or contradictory to, federal law and regulations; or will it give Maryland a competitive advantage or disadvantage with other states?
3. Will the legislation encourage or discourage companies from adding new jobs or keeping current jobs in Maryland?
4. Will the legislation encourage or discourage individuals and businesses from investing and building?
5. Will the legislation promote or impede the competitive market by removing or imposing legal, economic and/or regulatory burdens, taxes, or costs?
6. Is there another way to solve the problem or address the issue without legislation; or is there existing legislation addressing the matter?
7. Will introducing the bill send a positive or negative message about Maryland's business climate?

Here’s how the rest of the lower shore delegation rated with business in 2011 and 2012:
                    2011        2012
Sen. Richard Colburn-R        100%        100%
Sen. James Mathias-D         45%        63%
Del. Rudy Cane-D            10%        9%
Del. Norman Conway-D        20%        20%
Del. Adelaide Eckardt-R        100%        100%
Del. Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio-R    100%        93%
Del. Michael McDermott-R        100%        100%
Del. Charles Otto-R            100%        100%

Operation Whitetail "Freedom Ride" Rides To Raise Money For Wounded Vets

Operation Whitetail "Freedom Ride" traveled through the smaller towns of the Eastern Shore Saturday. Through the countryside of Preston, Federalsburg, Easton, all points inbetween and ending on Tilghman Island. Steets and roadways were lined with flags of all sizes and plenty of citizens were on hand to show their support for the wounded veterans and all military men and women that serve this great country. 

Thank you Greg and Shayne Meyer for all you have done and continue to do.

Photo/Susan Runnels

Ride benefits wounded vets
By
Dustin Holt

FEDERALSBURG -- Mid-Shore residents waved American flags and held signs of appreciation Saturday morning as more than 200 U.S. military veterans and supporters on motorcycles roared through the Caroline County countryside to raise money for charity.

Operation Whitetail, a non-profit for helping wounded military veterans, organized Freedom Ride, which took riders from Federalsburg, through Preston and Easton to St. Michaels and ended on Tilghman Island for lunch.

Showing their support for the Freedom Riders and all military-
Nick Robinson, Mary Harding, Jamie Shufelt, Bobbi Ane Bee,
Nancy Nagel, Hope Hall, Scott Runnels and Shane
Darling Meyer/Photo Susan Harding Runnels

Money raised during the ride gives wounded veterans a chance for a hunting weekend near Federalsburg. In its first year last year, the ride raised more than $7,000.

The National Guard and Maryland State Police escorted the riders on their trip.

Shayne Meyer, Operation Whitetail vice president, said she and her husband Greg began bringing wounded veterans to their farm near Federalsburg to thank military service members for all they do for the country.

Photo/ Patti Holland

"We bring them down from Walter Reed and they stay with us for four days to do some hunting around our farm and other farms around the area," she said. "A lot of the guys riding with us today are Vietnam veterans and they did not get the thank you they deserved 30 years ago. We wanted to make this a day of freedom and celebration. There is never a dry eye from Federalsburg to Tilghman Island.
Complete story...

 

 

Thanks so much, Susan !

Pocomoke ~ National Night Out 2012 Is Tonight !!

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell 

 Invites the Pocomoke Citizens to attend

the

2012 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Cypress Park

Tuesday,  August 7, 2012

6:00 PM until 9:00 PM

Come out to join the Pocomoke City Police, businesses and citizens in a night of gathering and friendship.

Food and drink - while supply lasts.

BROADCASTING LIVE

OC 104  and DJ STRAIGHT UP!

Sponsors for the event are:

Masonic Lodge

Pepsi

Sharp Energy

Tysons

Kiwanis Club

and more........

SEE YOU THERE..........

Change Maryland, O'Malley Square off about Data

O'Malley Administration officials attempted to dispute key findings on tax migration, job loss and businesses leaving or shutting down altogether.  According to the Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Labor Statistics and the U.S. Census, Maryland lags the region in all three metrics. 

Below is Change Maryland's response to the Administration's letter in the Washington Times. 

O'Malley Cherry Picks Jobs Data 8.3.12

"Losing 6,500 businesses, 40,000 jobs and 31,000 taxpayers is not “making headway.”
- Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hoganhttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/3/omalley-cherry-picks-jobs-data/

Maryland Making Jobs Headway 8.1.12

"Maryland’s job market is not the worst in the nation, as a recent article in The Washington Times claimed."
- O'Malley Administration economic development, labor secretarieshttp://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/1/maryland-making-jobs-headway/

Banquet To Raise Money for Sharone White Bailey Scholarship Fund

The second annual Sharone White Bailey Scholarship banquet will be held this weekend at the Elks Lodge in Accomac.

 The banquet will raise money for a scholarship to be awarded to a needy student in memory of Sharone Bailey, who was murdered by a neighbor in 2010. Bailey was a community leader who served as a counselor and board member at Eastern Shore Rural Health among other community activities.

The banquet will begin with a social gathering at 5 PM with dinner at 6.

The cost is $35 per person.

 For tickets, contact Sheila Turner at 787-2267, Marcie White at 787-2107 or Betty Savage at 665-4010.

The Great Pocomoke Fair Pageant Winners

Pageants were held Thursday night for Little Miss and Mister Pocomoke Fair and Junior Miss Pocomoke Fair.

The Junior Miss Pocomoke Fair is  Jiah Johnson.  Photo taken with her proud Mother Eboni Johnson.   First Runner Up is Savanna Hoffman. Second Runner Up is Emily Joy Adams.

Photo / William Johnson/Great Pocomoke Fair facebook

Little Miss Pocomoke Fair  2012 is Ava Skorobatsch.
Photo/Great Pocomoke Fair facebook
Little Mr. Pocomoke Fair 2012 is Jordan Parkinson.
Photo/Great Pocomoke Fair facebook

More to follow...........

The Blessing of the Combines ~ Another fun year !

I said it last year: This IS a must attend event!  Even if you do not move from you seat along the sidewalk in the shade the entire time you must attend at least once. 

There's just so much to see and  so much to do! 

Steve Hales did such a wonderful job and certainly entertained the crowd.  He's a great auctioneer too! 

Worcester County Commissioner Virgil Shockley spoke some powerful words too along with a little history on the origin of the Blessing of the Combines and how this extra special day began with Gus Payne and daughter Becky Payne.

Rev. Tina Whaley asked for Gods blessing on the combines and the farmers.

Delegate Mike McDermott was the keynote speaker for the days events.  "Sowing and Reaping" was the theme for his speech and as usual it was powerful!  Delegate McDermott, who very seldom makes a copy of his speeches did for this occasion and I have posted it here.  His words say it all and everyone agreed.....farming heritage is most important.  (Thanks, Mike).  

Sowing and Reaping
Blessing of the Combines-Snow Hill, MD 8-4-2012
by Delegate Michael A. McDermott

"Today we gather to celebrate and recognize the importance of our farming heritage...to acknowledge its importance to our world, and to ask God’s blessing upon those whose hard work makes food available for our tables.
Let us recall our humble beginnings.

There are homes here in town that were standing and full of life when our founders reached into their bag of seed and sowed independence into the hearts of their countrymen. Men and women stood on these very streets and saw the dawn of liberty. They would pledge everything to secure a hope and a future so that we could be a free people.

We are that posterity which was declared in the preamble of our Constitution and now the task of passing on "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" rests with our generation just as it was declared and passed down to us. It is a sacred trust.

Let us thank God today that many present here with us pursue their happiness while operating a combine. They do so in an ever changing environment full of risks and challenges. They are the original conservationists who clearly have a dynamic relationship with the land that is both historic yet always with an eye toward the future. It comes as no surprise that many of the original delegates to the First Continental Congress were farmers. They were men of shared vision and a passion for the land.

Maryland, from the beginning, has recognized the importance of farming to our economic well being as a people. It is for good reason that you find a farmer and a fishermen on the Great Seal of the State of Maryland, and it should serve as a constant reminder to all of the importance these two occupations played in the founding of our state.

We must do all that we can to preserve the right to farm for in doing so, we preserve ourselves.

It is time for a new generation of sowers to rise up that we might preserve liberty for all of our tomorrows. Change is needed if we are to expect farming to remain viable in Maryland. We must demand a regulatory environment that is reality based and governed by the Department of Agriculture and not the Department of the Environment.

We must demand that, before they are implemented, all further regulations and permitting practices take into account the full impact on our farming communities including their long term economic viability. And while the Eastern Shore takes care of our 4% responsibility for the health of our Bay, we must insist that Baltimore City and the metropolitan counties take a hard look in the mirror for the other 96%.

We must insure that those who choose to pass on their farming traditions can do so without the fear of their land being lost by crushing tax liabilities..and we must demand that taxpayer funded law school clinics do not terrorize our farm families. The attacks on our farming traditions must end now.

Every child in Maryland should be required to take a field trip to a family farm. Our culture must be viewed as something more than the fields and barns they drive by on their way to the beach. The children of Maryland need to know that their food does not originate in a grocery store. Education and liberty walk side by side and hand in hand.

I want our young people to know that there is a hope and a future for farming in America and especially on the Eastern Shore. I want them to embrace new and innovative technology and techniques just as those who have gone before them have done throughout history. We are the breadbasket of the world and our farmers lead the way.

In our midst today are tomorrow's farmers. Their hopes and dreams are precious and insure that our own future is secure and prosperous. Today, let us determine to do all we can to protect those dreams. Let us insure that the blessing of the combines does not become a parade of antiques that we dust off once a year to remind ourselves what life use to be like on the Eastern Shore.

Let us stand together today with our farming brethren and again sow the seeds of freedom that will insure that our children’s children have the opportunities of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness all the days of their lives.

May God Bless Maryland."

Rachel Allman has a powerful voice and sang the National Anthem plus a few more songs.  In this photo Rachel sings with The Country Grass.

Little Miss Worcester County Farm Bureau Mallory Lambertson  after the parade.

More photos to be posted.  I haven't even gotten to the parade which was actually before the speeches and the blessing of the combines.  So keep checking back....there's lots more to be posted later today.

Save the Youth Crime Prevention Membership Drive

SAVE the YOUTH CRIME PREVENTION

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Open membership drive being held this week for anyone interested. 

Melanie Bolling, board member with the group,  will be at the Save the Youth office all this week to hand applications to those interested in joining.  You may take the application with you to fill out and return or while at the office.

Hours are 9:00 a.m.  until 3 p.m.  Office is located behind the armory- (old police station). 

TIME MACHINE ... Encore Items

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

I'm away this week and have selected some items that perhaps you didn't see originally or would like to read again. -tk

September, 1953

During the days of a 1953 protest by Pocomoke City's baseball team in the Central Shore League over the postponement of a play-off game between Pocomoke and Crisfield legendary Salisbury Times Sports Editor Ed Nichols recalled an incident from more than a decade earlier:　

　

One memorable night years ago the tool shed at the Pocomoke City ball park was getting a battering.

Inside was an umpire, Ed Toach, we believe, who the hostile fans wanted to get their hands on. He'd done 'em wrong they screamed. The chief of police extinguished the hot tempers finally by having the fire siren blown loud and long. The only fire blazing in Pocomoke then was around that tool shed. This mournful screeching stimulated the curiosity of the angry crew. Off they hustled up town to find out they had been tricked. But it was too late. Toach was hustled out of town, saved by the fire bell.

They were the old blood and thunder days of the Eastern Shore (D) League, 1937-1941. 　

July, 1856

If you were living on the Eastern Shore in the mid 1850's and wanted to go to Philadelphia here's a connection route according to information in the July 4,1856 edition of the Delaware State Reporter in Dover: The Sea Steamer St. Nicholas leaves Lewes, Del., for Philadelphia every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 5AM. There's a stage route to Lewes from Cherry Stone, Va., via Drummondtown, Horntown, Snow Hill, Berlin, and Millsboro. There's also a stage route from Princess Anne via Salisbury, Laurel ,and Georgetown. For returning from Philadelphia, the steamer leaves the Arch Street Wharf on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7AM.

　

September, 1971

High School football was set to make its debut in Worcester County with teams in Snow Hill and Berlin but Pocomoke would not yet be fielding a team. The county commissioners had approved approximately $33,000 for each of the three High Schools for a football program. Pocomoke chose to use its first year funding for improvements to its athletic field, while continuing with its soccer program. Snow Hill and Berlin would continue their soccer programs as well.　

　

February, 1935

(The Denton Journal)

(Excerpts)

For the first time since 1888 the upper Chincoteague Bay which laps tidewater Worcester County between South Point, near Ocean City, and the Maryland-Virginia boundary, is a solid field of ice. Approximately 90 square miles of the bay is frozen with ice ranging from 6 to 10 inches in thickness, which extends between the mainland and the beach peninsula. Last week several Stockton and Girdletree fishermen walked seven miles across the ice to the beach, chatted with Coast Guards isolated at the Green Run station, and returned without mishap. Ice skaters at Public Landing ventured miles out across the ice covered bay. Older residents, recalling the freeze on the bay in 1888, tell tales of horse-drawn vehicles being driven over the ice from Chincoteague, Va., north to Ocean City, Md., a distance of 40 miles.

　

October, 1967

R.E. Powell & Co. held dedication ceremonies for its newly remodeled store, the former Coffman-Fisher clothing store, at the northwest corner of Second and Market Streets in Pocomoke.

Footnote: Some may have childhood memories of climbing the steps above the balcony level to Coffman-Fisher's toy department which was set-up once a year for the Christmas season.

　

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!

Sun Trust Bank Robber Arrested

The Accomack County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 33-year-old Gregory D. Bailey, Jr. for robbing an Onancock bank Thursday afternoon.

According to Sheriff Todd Godwin, deputies were dispatched to a Suntrust Bank just after 12:30 p.m. in reference to an armed robbery. The location of the bank was not given by ACSO.

Gregory D. Bailey, Jr.

Bailey, of Onancock was charged with two counts of robbery and one count of use of firearm in the commission of a robbery.

According to Gerald Goga with the Accomack Acounty Sheriff's Office Bailey is being held without bond.

Agencies assisting in the investigation include; the Virginia State Police, the FBI, Onancock Police, Onley Police Department, Virginia Marine Police, Northampton County Sheriff’s Office and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting

A G E N D A

POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 p.m., Monday, August 6, 2012

City Hall

1. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  Review and approval of minutes from meeting of July 2, 2012

3.  Review and approval of bills to be paid.

4.  Tim Richo and Adrian Smith to request use of vacant City property for football training activities.

5.  Authorize Mayor to sign Emergency Res. No. 465 authorizing submission of 2012 Community Legacy Grant application.

6.  Authorize submission of a Community Parks and Playground application for golf course improvements to D.N.R.

7.  Review letters of recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission:

1. Wayne Lambertson Subdivision
2. Buchanan Subaru site plan
3. Boundary realignment plat for D.C.M. Leasing, LLC

8.  Discuss letter from property owners Mike Dunn and Gene Dunn regarding recent inspection at 124 Willow Street. (former Lawsons Bar)

9.  Authorize purchases of new equipment:

1. New garbage truck
2. Used Tee Mower
3. Ambulance

10.  Review preliminary inspection report from Hamblin for Armory building at 300 Second Street.

11.  Discuss status of proposed lease and conditions with Save the Youth of Armory gym.

12.  First Reading of Ord. No. 410 regarding Ethics.

13.  Discuss 2012-13 Community Greening Program Grant. 

Comments from the Audience.

Mayor and Council Items.

Adjourn.

AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE TIME OF CONVENING.

Armed Robbery Subject WANTED By the Ocean City Police Department

Ocean City Police Advising Citizens of Wanted Subject

Ocean City Police are advising residents and citizens about a wanted suspect who was involved in an armed robbery that occurred earlier today, August 3, 2012, at approximately 5 p.m. in the area of Rt. 50 and Rt. 589.  Charles Rich Conden fled from the vehicle in the area of 100^th Street prior to the police apprehending the other four suspects.

The Ocean City Police Department has received information that Conden is armed with a handgun.  Conden is a white male, 19-years-old, 5”09, and 150lbs and has a clown tattoo with profane words under it.

Ocean City Police are advising citizens to use caution when coming in contact with Conden.  Citizens are advised anyone coming into contact with Conden not to approach this subject and should immediately contact the Ocean City Police Department at: 410-723-6600 or call 911.

The Great Pocomoke Fair

Great harness racing today at the Great Pocomoke Fair.

The Mayors Race

Current Mayor Bruce Morrison (far right) and Retired Pocomoke City Police Chief J.D. Ervin (far left) pose with the winning horse along with family and friends.

The Antique/Classic Tractor pull should be getting under way...

Lots of great vendors and rides!  And don't forget to visit the livestock barn! 

FIREWORKS AT 10:00 !!

DON'T MISS THE FUN!!

TIME MACHINE Preview ... Encore Items

I'm away this week and have selected some items that perhaps you didn't see originally or would like to read again.-tk 　

Take a look this Sunday on The Pocomoke Public Eye!

　

　

Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two or more if you wish. Your name won't be used unless you ask that it be. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Gabby Douglas' Proud Airman Father Has Watched Her From Afar

While Gabby Douglas has been preparing to capture American hearts in the London Olympics, her father has been serving in the Air Force.

The 4-foot-11, 16-year-old gymnast nicknamed the “Flying Squirrel” made history Thursday when she won the gold medal in the women’s all-around competition. Her father, Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Douglas, who has served multiple deployments throughout her childhood, was not on hand. But he first saw in June what the world has witnessed this week in his talented and charismatic daughter.

“There’s an exuberance,” Douglas told the Des Moines Register in late June, after surprising his daughter at the Olympic Trials in San Jose. “There’s a feeling that you can’t describe.”

For much of the last several years, Douglas, who has done three tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, has made do with YouTube videos of his daughter’s routines as he served with the 203rd Red Horse civil engineering squadron, either in Virginia Beach or in Kandahar.

Although his last tour ended in October of 2011, when he showed up to see her qualify for the U.S. Olympic team, it was one of the rare times he has seen Gabby compete in person.

Gabby, who began training at age six, was just nine when her father was first called up. Two years ago, she moved from her family in Virginia Beach to live with a sponsoring family in Des Moines, Iowa, where she trained with Liang Chow, who previously coached Shawn Johnson, the 2008 Olympic silver medalist. But the girl who did perfect cartwheels at age 3 says praying for her father’s safety has been a regular part of her life, almost like her training regimen.

"I just had to pray to God just to keep him safe and tell the angels to keep my dad safe and come home," she told NBC.

On Thursday, Gabby tallied 62.232 points to win the all-around gold medal, besting Russian Viktoria Komova, who scored 61.973 points to win the silver. Earlier in the games, Douglas played a major role in helping Team USA clinch its first team gold medal in women's gymnastics since the 1996 games in Atlanta.

Even if Sgt. Douglas couldn’t see Gabby win the gold in person, the surprise visit to the trials, which marked the first time he’d seen her in nearly two years, resulted in a joyful reunion. Douglas held up an American flag with "Go Gabby Douglas, Love, Dad" on the front and his daughter had no idea he was in the crowd.

"I'm like, 'Who's calling my name?' And then I look up,” she told the Des Moines Register. “It was my dad and his friend, and I haven't seen him in a while," Gabby said later. "They were holding up the flag. And I almost felt like bawling. I was like, ‘Oh, my gosh, Dad!"

"I just missed her so much," Timothy Douglas told the paper. "It's just so thrilling what's going on."

Douglas’ mother, Natalie Hawkins, is in the process of divorcing Timothy Douglas. But both parents have supported the plucky superstar, helping to pay for her training and travel.

"I'm so happy for her, so thrilled," Hawkins told reporters in London after her daughter’s second gold performance. "I love her and I'm so proud of her."

As her father no doubt watched from afar and Gabby took her place atop the podium, her own feelings of national pride were stoked.
"That was awesome, seeing the flag raised and you're on top and the national anthem just playing," Douglas told reporters. "You feel like you’re in a concert. All these flashes ... I'm living on Cloud Nine."
Source:

Olympic fun fact: Gabby Douglas' last name unscrambled is "USA Gold."

In Case You Missed It: Change Maryland / Larry Hogan

A Tale of Two States MD vs. VA
Fox Business News / Lou Dobbs 7.31.12

"According to Change Maryland, 31,000 tax payers fled the state."
http://www.changemaryland.org/2012/08/change-maryland-on-lou-dobbs/#.UBvlGfZlStZ


State losing more small businesses than its neighbors

The Daily Record 7.30.12

"University of Maryland economist Peter Morici said Maryland’s business environment is 'kind of a metaphor and encapsulation of what’s happening to the country.'"
http://thedailyrecord.com/2012/07/30/state-losing-more-small-businesses-than-its-neighbors/


The end of a bad O’Malley month

Monoblogue 7.30.12

"Jim Pettit of Change Maryland responds: Governor O’Malley is pursuing the Presidency – the last thing we want to see is a continuation of the same irresponsible fiscal policies pursued on the state level that would only cause further damage to our entire nation in the years ahead." 

http://monoblogue.us/2012/07/30/the-end-of-a-bad-omalley-month/


Conservative Fiscal Policy Works

Jackie Wellfonder - Raging Against the Rhetoric  7.30.12 

"I’m thankful that ChangeMaryland continues to be a thorn in the Guvnah’s side by pointing out the facts, which point out the many failures of O’Malley’s policies."

http://jackiewellfonder.wordpress.com/2012/07/31/conservative-fiscal-policy-works-obamanomics-does-not/


The Key to a Well-Run State: Blame Ehrlich 

Red Maryland 7.30.12

"Remember, this argument started on ground of O’Malley’s own choosing."
http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2012/07/the-key-to-well-run-state-blame-ehrlich.html


Maryland's Tax Battle Continues

CNBC 7.26.12

"This has caused a huge war of words between Change Maryland and Governor O'Malley."
http://video.msnbc.msn.com/cnbc/48328611#48328611


Report: Maryland Lost 10,000 Jobs in 2012

Fox Nation 7.26.12

"A report by non-partisan grassroots organization Change Maryland compiled with preliminary numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that Maryland has lost a little over 10,000 jobs in 2012."
http://nation.foxnews.com/maryland/2012/07/24/report-maryland-lost-10000-jobs-2012

O'Malley Defends Job Loss 

Washington Free Beacon  7.26.12 

"Maryland Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley is now touting the state’s 1,200 job losses in 2012 as a strength in the face of a damning report tying tax increases to major job losses." 

http://freebeacon.com/obama-bundler-md-gov-defends-job-losses/


Maryland Governor Defends Taxes, Denies Job Loss

CNBC 7.25.12

"The report, by Change Maryland, sparked a firestorm in the state and prompted a vigorous defense by the state’s governor..."
http://www.cnbc.com/id/48323648/Maryland_Governor_Defends_Millionaires_Tax_Denies_Job_Losses

Blame Game

Frederick News-Post / Marta Mossburg 7.25.12

"Unfortunately, blaming the bearer of bad news seems to be a trend with O'Malley."

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/opinion/display_columnist.htm?StoryID=138586


Examiner Local Editorial: Sequestration looms over weak local job market 

Washington Examiner 7.24.12

"Larry Hogan, president of Change Maryland, points out that Maryland has lost 40,000 jobs since Gov. Martin O'Malley took office in 2007."
http://washingtonexaminer.com/examiner-local-editorial-sequestration-looms-over-weak-local-job-market/article/2503021


Maryland Job Losses Cause Partisan Tussle 

Chestertown Spy 7.24.12

"There is no question that the O’Malley team is sensitive about its performance on job growth, and particularly sensitive about charges from Change Maryland."
http://chestertownspy.com/2012/07/24/maryland-job-losses-cause-partisan-tussle/

Maryland Leading the Nation in Job Loss in 2012
Bay Net 7.23.12

"A comparison frequently made on all sides of the political spectrum is between Maryland and Virginia.  Maryland's unemployment rate, at 6.9%, contrasts sharply with Virginia's 5.7%; it is the highest difference between the two states since Parris Glendening was governor."
http://www.thebaynet.com/news/index.cfm/fa/viewstory/story_ID/28714


Maryland lost 10,000 jobs in 2012, tops in U.S., feds say

Washington Times 7.23.12

“I’m deeply concerned that state government’s onslaught of taxes and fees is causing us to lose businesses, jobs and taxpayers at an alarming rate, " said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/jul/23/maryland-lost-10000-jobsin-2012-tops-in-us-feds-sa/


And the Beating Goes On

Global Rhetoric 7.23.12
"And although I’ve got no idea precisely why the Maryland Democratic Machine is doing this on O’Malley’s behalf, I must admit – it appears to be working. At least it is, if their goal is to destroy their man’s mission to be President."

http://www.globalrhetoric.com/2012/07/23/and-the-beating-goes-on/


American Legislative Exchange Council 

Taxpayers Flee Maryland  7.18.12

"The results from Change Maryland’s study confirm what ALEC’s Rich States, Poor States study has demonstrated for years."
http://www.americanlegislator.org/2012/07/taxpayers-flee-maryland/


Maryland Public Policy Institute 

Where do Maryland's Taxes Rank? 7.16.12 

"If we don’t do something to change, we’re likely to continue the disturbing trend documented by Change Maryland’s study."

http://www.mdpolicy.org/policyblog/detail/where-do-marylands-taxes-rank

Identity Theft Scam Targets Electricity Consumers - ANEC Users

From Vernon N. Brinkley

President/CEO, A&N Electric Cooperative

ANEC

I am writing today to alert you to an identity theft scheme targeting electric consumers across the nation. A punishing heat wave, large utility bills, and a bad economy have given criminals a “perfect storm” of opportunity to prey on the suffering of others. The perpetrators have been marching across the country, making their way from state to state, persuading victims that a special federal government assistance program -- sometimes described as a bailout authorized by President Barack Obama's administration -- is available to pay their utility bills. Victims are given bank account and routing numbers to use when paying their bills online, but only after they "register" by surrendering their Social Security numbers and other personal information.

There is no such utility payment assistance program, and the old adage still holds true -- if something appears too good to be true, it probably is. Never give out your social security number or bank account information to someone who calls you without verifying the call.


WHAT TO DO


If you receive a phone call from a person representing themselves as an A &N Electric Cooperative (ANEC) employee and you suspect it is a scam, hang up. Do not give the caller any personal information. Be especially protective of your social security number, bank and credit card numbers, and driver’s license number.


Legitimate companies will not call or e-mail you asking for your account number or password, so keep your account information to yourself. You should also not assume that you can trust caller ID to let you know where a caller is located. Because scammers may use Internet calling technology, the area code you see may not reflect where they really are. Jot down the person's name, then hang up and call ANEC's main line at (757) 787-9750 to verify the call.

If someone appears at your door claiming to represent ANEC, you can call us at (757) 787-9750 to verify the visit. Never let anyone into your home unless you have scheduled an appointment or unless the person has proper identification. The ANEC logo should appear on hats, shirts, and vehicles. If you suspect someone is impersonating a ANEC employee, do not let them into your home and call the police or sheriff immediately.

Finally, please warn neighbors, friends and relatives who may be susceptible to these types of scams.

Accomack County Sheriff's Office Seeks Public's Help

ONANCOCK, Va.- The Accomack County Sheriff's Office is asking the public's help in identifying an armed suspect wanted for holding up the Suntrust Bank in Onancock early Thursday afternoon.

Sheriff Todd Godwin said that shortly after 12:30 p.m., his office received a report of an armed robbery that had occurred at the bank. When deputies arrived on the scene, they determined that the suspect had ran from the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. 

According to Godwin, the suspect is described as a black male with a light to medium complexion, medium build, between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, wearing dark jeans, a long-sleeve light colored shirt and a black cap. 

Godwin said assisting his office in the investigation were Virginia State Police, the FBI, the Onancock Police Department, the Onley Police Department, Virginia Marine Police, the Northampton County Sheriff's Office and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information concerning this crime is asked to contact the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131 or (757) 824-5666.