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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Riverside Grill ~ Thursday Specials
-Cheeseburger Soup w/ 1/2 shrimp salad sandwich or side salad 6.99
-Raspberry Walnut Salad 7.99
-Buffalo Chicken Sandwich w/ chips and a pickle 7.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Platter 9.99
@ 4 pm: $4 burgers
Happy Hour 4-7 w/ $1 off appetizers
@ 8 pm: $3.50 Bacardi drinks
TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.
1974.. A community college for the lower Eastern Shore?; 1929..
A bootlegging problem, but not liquor; 1964.. Pocomoke City's newest downtown
business; 1880.. Travel plans to Ocean City for state teachers announced; and
Part 4 of Memories Of Accomac, 1890.
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they
are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right
here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!
Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan on FY '14 Budget
Annapolis, MD - "This budget increases spending 4% over last year, to a record
$37.3 billion, and does nothing more than continue the spend-and-tax governing
that Martin O'Malley feels will further his political
objectives.
"Nowhere in this budget document is any mention made to helping Maryland's blue collar workers and other regular working people. However, we're all told to wait for some undefined sales and gas tax increase later on that will hit poor people the hardest.
"Missing is any understanding whatsoever on how to bring jobs and businesses back to Maryland. Over 6500 small business have left Maryland during his term and the number of Fortune 500 companies is down to just three - some of the worst declines in this region. Maryland's manufacturing sector has likewise been decimated.
"Yet the governor proposes carve outs for favored industry sectors attempting to pick winners and losers in the economy. The only sector he has successfully chosen for job growth has been the gambling industry which led the state in job creation last year.
"Martin O'Malley also showed again today in the budget briefing slide show for reporters why he is the most partisan governor in America, lauding the President for wanting to raise the debt ceiling and blaming in advance the U.S. House of Representatives for any largess that may not come Maryland's way.
"Maryland is better than this."
"Nowhere in this budget document is any mention made to helping Maryland's blue collar workers and other regular working people. However, we're all told to wait for some undefined sales and gas tax increase later on that will hit poor people the hardest.
"Missing is any understanding whatsoever on how to bring jobs and businesses back to Maryland. Over 6500 small business have left Maryland during his term and the number of Fortune 500 companies is down to just three - some of the worst declines in this region. Maryland's manufacturing sector has likewise been decimated.
"Yet the governor proposes carve outs for favored industry sectors attempting to pick winners and losers in the economy. The only sector he has successfully chosen for job growth has been the gambling industry which led the state in job creation last year.
"Martin O'Malley also showed again today in the budget briefing slide show for reporters why he is the most partisan governor in America, lauding the President for wanting to raise the debt ceiling and blaming in advance the U.S. House of Representatives for any largess that may not come Maryland's way.
"Maryland is better than this."
Legislative Updates By Delegate Mike McDermott
Repeal of SB-236-The Great Land Grab
‘Repealing The Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Act of 2012 (SB - 236) - A Bill that Hurts Farmers in the Name of Preserving Them’
(ANNAPOLIS) -- “Last year, the General Assembly took away decision making authority from our local governments under SB-236. In the name of ‘preservation’, they gave us restrictions, and in the name of ‘planning’, they have now taken control. Currently, many local governments are waiting and hoping that some relief will come during the 2013 Session, and I am hoping to do just that with the Repeal of SB- 236”said Delegate Michael A. McDermott (Worcester and Wicomico Counties). At the end of last year’s Regular Session, the Maryland legislature passed the Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act (‘The Septic Bill’ or SB236). This bill was passed after a heated debate over the state’s authority in local planning matters because it requires county governments to adopt a four-tier system into their planning maps. Based on septic and sewer use, this new system will allow the Maryland Department of Planning and the Maryland Department of the Environment to control the growth of residential developments in agricultural areas and makes the state the final arbitor of, what used to be, local zoning decision making. Under the Septic Bill, the county will be majorly limited in what it can authorize or plan if the four-tier system is not adopted. County governments cannot allow new major subdivisions to be built without submitting the plans to the Maryland Department of Planning.
“The passing of last year’s ‘Septic Bill’ hurts farmers in the name of preserving them. It takes away local sovereignty by employing a cookie cutter approach dictated by Annapolis bureaucrats. Maryland needs to recognize the importance of local farmers to our economy, the environment, our collective heritage, and the economic viability of a vast portion of Maryland’s economy” stated Delegate McDermott. The four-tier system creates severe restrictions on the installation of septic systems in larger residential developments and rural areas. Tier I areas are currently served by sewer lines, Tier II areas are designated as ‘growth areas’ where sewer lines are planned to extend to, Tier III areas are not planned for sewer lines or zoned for agricultural uses - but septic systems can be installed as an alternative, and Tier IV areas are designated as ‘conservation areas’ not planned for sewer lines. In areas designated as Tier IV, the building of large subdivisions and the installation of septic systems are banned. This tier system has caused grief to many Marylanders who believe that the development restrictions will cause significant land devaluation at a time when their property values have already been reduced by the recessionary economy. Those who own farms are worried that a reduction of their land value will also mean a reduction of the money they can borrow for supplies and equipment when times are tight.
“Many Marylanders did not have the chance to understand the significance of this 52 page piece of legislation as presented last year. The bill I dropped, repealing SB-236, should afford those voices a second chance to address the many challenges this legislation created”, concluded Delegate McDermott. Delegate McDermott ‘dropped’ the bill which will repeal SB236 on Tuesday, January 15th. He has gathered support for the bill and is waiting on a hearing date.
MarVa Theater This Weekend
January 18th & 19th
7 PM
Tickets: $5
Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Company Control Burn
CONTROL BURN
WILLOW STREET/CLARKE AVENUE
POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND
SATURDAY JANUARY 12, 2013
Earlier in the day.......
Around 4:30 in the afternoon fire equipment began to roll in and the attending fire departments began their preparations for the control burn. There was no wind at all and fog was moving in. It wasn't long before activity began to take place in so many different directions!
Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company Chief Dicky Gladding had everything under control
Final inspection. This would be the last time the building would ever be entered. The three people I assumed to go in there was a Pocomoke City Fireman, the Mayor of Pocomoke Bruce Morrison (a fireman himself) and Worcester County Fire Marshall.
Three items were found in the building that evening. Some type of trinket, a stuffed animal- that happened to fall in front of the building when tossed AND the "special keepsake" the Mayor found!
According to time in my world it was a little after 5:00 when the fire departments began to wet the surrounding buildings.
Pocomoke City Fireman Larry Fykes with
Pocomoke City Councilman Don Malloy
It was shortly after the wet down- I'd say between 5:30 and 6:00 when the first flames popped through the roof of the structure and what was last known as Lawson's Nightclub would be a memory....
When flames broke through the roof I knew that it wouldn't be long before we would all be warm!!-Or at least I would.
More photos to follow..........
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
EPISODE 2: Black October In Baltimore / Why Do We Kill?
Why Do We Kill? Episode 2: Black October and the murder of State Delegate Turk Scott from Why Do We Kill? on Vimeo.
If you want to learn more you can purchase the ebook at
amazon.com/Black-October-Murder-Delegate-ebook/dp/B008BY3QD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350148416&sr=8-1&keywords=Black+october
Or, Why Do We Kill?
amazon.com/Why-Do-Kill-Pathology-Baltimore/dp/1463534809/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1350148500&sr=1-1
Episode 2 is just as gripping as Case File 1/The Bounty Hunters.
Many of us were in our teens during the 70's and if we take time to reflect on the events of those days gone by we CAN remember those dark and difficult days....
Reread:
1st Episode / Case File 1THE BOUNTY HUNTERS
jmmb
Thanks Tom
As the drug business spread its tendrils through the city of Baltimore in the 1970s, a shadowy vigilante group emerged threatening to fight the narcotics trade with street justice. And in the cavernous parking garage of a non-descript apartment building Black October did just that. Gunned down was State Delegate Turk Scott, a consummate political insider who had just been indicted for bringing ten kilos of heroin into the city. Tasked with solving the crime was former Baltimore Homicide Lieutenant Stephen Tabeling. The veteran cop takes the reader inside the investigation of one of the most notorious murders in charm city history. A deep and compelling look at the emerging drug business that would engulf the city in violence for decades.
If you want to learn more you can purchase the ebook at
amazon.com/Black-October-Murder-Delegate-ebook/dp/B008BY3QD0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350148416&sr=8-1&keywords=Black+october
Or, Why Do We Kill?
amazon.com/Why-Do-Kill-Pathology-Baltimore/dp/1463534809/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1350148500&sr=1-1
Current Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell and Stephen Janis Why Do We Kill? The Pathology of Murder In Baltimore |
Episode 2 is just as gripping as Case File 1/The Bounty Hunters.
Many of us were in our teens during the 70's and if we take time to reflect on the events of those days gone by we CAN remember those dark and difficult days....
Reread:
1st Episode / Case File 1THE BOUNTY HUNTERS
jmmb
Thanks Tom
Sharp Divergence In Maryland Counties' Job Growth, Economic Performance
Annapolis, MD -
Change Maryland issued a report today that shows how each of the state's 24
jurisdictions are performing on job growth. The report comes on the heels of the
U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics quarterly report on
employment released last week.
Analyzing employment trends since 2007, Worcester County has
emerged as the clear leader attracting jobs. Since 2007, the county has
increased employment levels just over 50%, a remarkable gain of over 10,000 jobs
in the five-year period. The county's property tax rate is among the lowest of
any of the state's 24 jurisdictions, while the local income tax is the
lowest.
"The county with the lowest taxes is attracting the most jobs and generating the most economic activity," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "We need only look to our own backyard for yet more proof that lower taxes lead to economic prosperity."
A separate Change Maryland report issued last summer showed that Worcester County increased its individual income tax base more than any other county. In the most recent Internal Revenue Service data, Worcester increased its tax base just over 2% as measured by net gross incomes flowing into the jurisdiction.
Hogan also noted that Worcester enjoys bipartisan government at the county commission level.
“One-party monopoly rule - whether at the state or county level – is leading to economic stagnation, lost jobs and overall decline," said Hogan. "Bipartisan governance, on the other hand, enables a robust debate on tax and fiscal policy that is missing on the state level and in our largest jurisdictions."
The correlation between high local tax burdens is also made clear by looking at the worst-performing jurisdiction. Baltimore City's property tax rate is the highest in the state and double the average. The local income tax rate is also the highest. Its loss of nearly 9600 jobs since 2007 is the worst decline of any Maryland jurisdiction. IRS numbers also show Baltimore City leading the state in tax flight.
A BLS analysis measures the nation's 328 largest counties in year-over-year job growth. By that measure, Anne Arundel County is leading the state, with an employment gain of 3.6% from 2011 to 2012, the 27th highest growth rate among large counties. Prince George's and Baltimore City, with flat employment growth, garnered the 288th and 280th spots, respectively, in terms of growth rates, far below other large U.S. counties.
"The county with the lowest taxes is attracting the most jobs and generating the most economic activity," said Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan. "We need only look to our own backyard for yet more proof that lower taxes lead to economic prosperity."
A separate Change Maryland report issued last summer showed that Worcester County increased its individual income tax base more than any other county. In the most recent Internal Revenue Service data, Worcester increased its tax base just over 2% as measured by net gross incomes flowing into the jurisdiction.
Hogan also noted that Worcester enjoys bipartisan government at the county commission level.
“One-party monopoly rule - whether at the state or county level – is leading to economic stagnation, lost jobs and overall decline," said Hogan. "Bipartisan governance, on the other hand, enables a robust debate on tax and fiscal policy that is missing on the state level and in our largest jurisdictions."
The correlation between high local tax burdens is also made clear by looking at the worst-performing jurisdiction. Baltimore City's property tax rate is the highest in the state and double the average. The local income tax rate is also the highest. Its loss of nearly 9600 jobs since 2007 is the worst decline of any Maryland jurisdiction. IRS numbers also show Baltimore City leading the state in tax flight.
A BLS analysis measures the nation's 328 largest counties in year-over-year job growth. By that measure, Anne Arundel County is leading the state, with an employment gain of 3.6% from 2011 to 2012, the 27th highest growth rate among large counties. Prince George's and Baltimore City, with flat employment growth, garnered the 288th and 280th spots, respectively, in terms of growth rates, far below other large U.S. counties.
County employment and wage data are compiled under the Bureau's
Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages program, which produces detailed
information on local employment after each quarter.
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Background:
Change
Maryland: county employment
http://www.changemaryland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/County-Employment.pdf
http://www.changemaryland.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/County-Employment.pdf
State Department of
Assessments and Taxation: property tax rates
http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/taxrate.html
http://www.dat.state.md.us/sdatweb/taxrate.html
Watchiing Over The Control Burn Saturday Evening....
Riverside Grill - Pocomoke
Wednesday
January 16, 2013
-Cheeseburger Soup w/ ½ turkey sandwich or side salad 5.99
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
-Pittsburgh Salad 8.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
-Pittsburgh Salad 8.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99
Happy Hour 4-7 w/ $1 off all appetizers
@ 8 pm:
$5 crab dip
$5 pink or white cosmos
$2 Coors light drafts
$2 house wines
Let's Make This A Successful Event !!
The Weekend In Ocean City For 2 will be on Valentine's Day weekend!!!
IF YOU DRINK DON'T DRIVE !!
Bring a designated drive OR if you can't do the
Watermelon Crawl a shuttle will be available at certain times during the evening!
Stockton Crime Watch Meeting
Stockton, Maryland Community Crime Watch meeting held on January 25, 2013 at 6 p.m. at the Stockton Fire Department.
Visit the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company FACEBOOK PAGE
Visit the Stockton Volunteer Fire Company FACEBOOK PAGE
Eastern Shore virginia Residents ~ Get Your Free Flu Shot
The Accomack and Northampton County Health Departments will offering free flu shots next week. While there is no charge for the vaccine, the shots will be given on a first come first served basis.
The free vaccine is available to anyone 3 years and older.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 4 PM 7 PM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 4 PM 7 PM at Northampton County Health Dept., 7114 Lankford Hwy., Nassawadox
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 8:30 AM 11:30 AM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 1 PM 4 PM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
For more information contact:
Accomack County Health Department at 787-5880
Northampton County Health Department at 442-6228.
The free vaccine is available to anyone 3 years and older.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 4 PM 7 PM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 - 4 PM 7 PM at Northampton County Health Dept., 7114 Lankford Hwy., Nassawadox
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 8:30 AM 11:30 AM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 1 PM 4 PM at Accomack County Health Dept., 23191 Front St., Accomac
For more information contact:
Accomack County Health Department at 787-5880
Northampton County Health Department at 442-6228.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Change Maryland to Martin O'Malley: Follow Andrew Cuomo
Change Maryland to Martin O'Malley: Follow Andrew Cuomo
Annapolis - Underscoring the steady erosion of the state's manufacturing
sector, Change Maryland Chairman Larry Hogan called on the Governor and General
Assembly leaders to enact corporate income tax reform. There is no indication
that such reform will be among the Governor's legislative priorities, and the
General Assembly's presiding officers and key committee chairs have also been
silent in the lead up to this year's session.
"It is not just red states moving to cut taxes," said Hogan. "Governor
Andrew Cuomo has aggressively moved to improve New York's business climate and
cut the corporate income tax on manufacturers to stem job losses in that sector,
and it's working."
Change Maryland, citing Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, issued a report
showing the state has the second-worst decline year-over-year in manufacturing
of any state. Maryland's loss of 4500 manufacturing jobs, a 4% loss, is
eclipsed only by West Virginia which saw a 5.4% decline in the same period. The
long-term decline in this sector transcends governors' administrations. Since
2002, Maryland has lost 33% of its manufacturing jobs, the sixth-worst decline
in the nation.
The dismal trend has only worsened since O'Malley became governor. Since
2007, Maryland lost 20% of its manufacturing employment base, the 10th worst
decline in the country. Over 26,000 manufacturing jobs vanished during that
time.
"It is unacceptable that the state's most powerful elected officials do
nothing with numbers as clear and convincing as these," said Hogan. "These are
the results when economic development is nothing more than cherry-picked pie
charts and bar graphs in the Governor's power point demonstrations."
Just over a year ago, Governor Cuomo forged an agreement with the senate
majority leader and assembly speaker on executive proposals to cut taxes and
create jobs in advance of the 2012 legislative session. The corporate income
tax rate for New York manufacturers was cut to 6.25%. Maryland's rate is
8.25%
New York's decline of year-over-year manufacturing jobs is 1.4%, less than
half of Maryland's decline during the same period.
About the plan to cut the corporate income tax, New York's Democratic house
speaker said the state "wins when manufacturers thrive, so by decreasing their
tax burden, manufacturing companies will be more likely to hire and spur the
economy."
"As he has done on other high-profile issues, O'Malley should follow
Cuomo's lead and build support for manufacturing jobs with the General
Assembly," said Hogan. "I also applaud the minority party for pushing to lower
corporate income taxes and recognizing that over-reliance on government
employment and dismissing the private sector spell economic trouble for
Maryland."
Change Maryland reported on O'Malley's tax-raising legacy which includes 24
tax and fee hikes since 2007, including raising the corporate income tax from 7%
to 8.25%.
Background:
U.S. Dept of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics:
O'Malley's Tax and Fee increases:
Riverside Grill - What's Cooking Today
TUESDAY
JANUARY 15, 2013
-Turkey Noodle Soup w/ 1/2 tuna salad sandwich or side salad 5.99
-Meatloaf w/ mashed potatoes and green beans 6.99
-Apple Cranberry Salad 7.99
-Cajun Shrimp Caesar Wrap w/ fries 8.99
@ 4 pm: 99 cent kids' meals
Happy Hour 4-7 w/ $1 off appetizers
@ 8 pm: 50 cent wings
There Is A Great Need For The Connecting of Cops and Kids In All Communities
Whether police officers are fighting crimes, building safer neighborhoods, or combating terrorism, their relationships with children are critically important. The way police interact with children in a neighborhood can have a significant impact on police effectiveness and safety, and on the stability of communities. Raising Awareness. Modeling Behavior.
One-on-One provokes discussion and raises officers’ awareness of children in their work and of the tremendous impact their presence, authority and actions have on children. It is also designed to show how basic knowledge of children and their development can enhance an officer’s impact, safety and ability to achieve law enforcement goals in the community.
Children serve an important role in facilitating the goals of law enforcement.
Source:
"....we pledge to develop a partnership with the Community, lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and improve the safety and quality of life in our city."
-Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell-
Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell takes time to pose with some of the students at Pocomoke Elementary School./Photo Pocomoke Police Department |
- Children are almost always present when police officers perform their duties.
- Children can make police officers’ work easier, or harder, depending on the level of trust that is built between children and police.
- Positive community attitudes toward police officers and cooperation with investigations can significantly affect the way police officers are perceived: how they interact with children, and act on their behalf on the job, is critical.
- Children grow up quickly to become the adults of the communities that officers are sworn to serve.
Source:
"....we pledge to develop a partnership with the Community, lead a community commitment to resolve problems, and improve the safety and quality of life in our city."
-Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell-
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