COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO UNVEIL PRELIMINARY FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET AT PUBLIC MEETING

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., will welcome the public to an informational session about his proposed Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget on Thursday, April 10th at 7:00 P.M. in the Flanders Room at the Wicomico County

Youth & Civic Center. Under the new form of county government, this is the traditional first step on the way to eventual ratification of the operating budget that will be effective on July 1, 2008.

“While the Charter does not require me to hold a public hearing on the budget, my own standards do,” said the Executive. “I think it is extremely important for our ‘glass house’ concept of government that the public be involved in this important financial exercise.”

Per County Charter requirement, Mr. Pollitt will deliver his recommended operating budget to the Wicomico County Council on April 15th. The Council will hold an advertised public hearing on the operating budget at a later date. The Council may cut from but not add to the recommended budget.

COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO DISTRIBUTE ENRICHMENT GRANTS

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., budgeted $50,000 in Fiscal Year 2008 as grant money to be distributed to deserving non-profit organizations in Wicomico County. Following a process of inviting and screening applicants, Mr. Pollitt will distribute his first Community Enrichment Grants to 14 worthy groups at a presentation ceremony at 5:30 P.M. next Tuesday, April 15th, in the DaNang Room at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

The organizations receiving funding are: Art Institute & Gallery/ Big Brothers, Big Sisters/Deaf Independent Living Association/Dove Pointe Daycare Field Trips/Easter Seals/Girl Scouts/Kappa Alpha Psi/Lower Shore American Red Cross/MAC, Inc./Salisbury Advisory Youth Council/Salisbury Jaycees/Salvation Army Awards Banquet/SHORE UP!/Urban Salisbury.

Mr. Pollitt will announce the amount of the grants at the ceremony.

About NCUR® and Salisbury University

NCUR® 22 will bring together undergraduates involved in scholarly and artistic activities from more than 300 colleges and universities in the nation. Since the first conference in 1987, NCUR super; font-weight: 400;">® has grown to become a major annual event drawing well over 2200 undergraduates, faculty and administrators to promote undergraduate research in all fields of study.

As an institution long committed to student research, Salisbury University is proud to have been selected by NCUR® to host this event for a second time, having hosted the event first in 1998. Salisbury University, located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is a regionally accredited, selective four-year comprehensive university with an enrollment of 7,300 students in 55 distinct undergraduate and graduate degree programs. For the 10th consecutive year Salisbury University is ranked as a top-10 public comprehensive university in the North by U.S. News & World Report, "America's Best College's: 2007 Edition."

Among the keynote speakers scheduled to address NCUR® are American Broadcasting Corporation Executive Vice President for Documentaries Rudy Bednar and Anne Foerst, ethicist and computer science professor.

The conference will be held on Salisbury’s main campus. Shuttle services will be provided between designated local hotels and the campus. Registration will be held in the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri University Center; poster displays in Maggs Gymnasium and plenary speakers in Holloway Hall auditorium. More than 60 classrooms will be the sites for oral presentations.

Expect Crab Prices To Go Way Up

State Announces Plan To Cut Crab Harvest

The state of Maryland will cut its Blue Crab harvest up to 40 percent this year to address fears the crabs are reaching dangerously low levels in the Chesapeake Bay.

"Maryland is only 60% for crabs."

Kenny's Winners and Losers 2008

Check out my list of winners and loser from this year's General Assembly session in Maryland in my latest PolitickerMD.com column.

Bingomania Returns To Civic Center, $25,000.00 IN Prize Money

Bingomania Benefits Mardela Junior/Senior High School Band

$25,000 in Prize Money up for Grabs!

Salisbury, MD – The Eastern Shore’s largest bingo event, Bingomania will return to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on Saturday, May 10. Doors open at 5:00pm for early bird games and regular games begin at 7:30pm.

Admission to Bingomania 47 includes all regular and special games, including the Jumbo Jackpot Game. Regular games offer a $500 prize while special games pay out $1000. The Jumbo Jackpot Game pays a maximum $10,000. Increase your chances of winning and help the Maryland Food Bank at the same time by bringing three non-perishable food items to the game. Those that do will receive 3 additional cards for the first early bird game, which has a payout of $500.

Tickets are $45 per person in advance and $55 per person at the door. Tickets are on sale now at the Civic Center Box Office, online at www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and by phone at 410-548-4911. All proceeds benefit the Mardela Junior/Senior High School Band. For more information contact the Civic Center Box Office at 410-548-4911 or the Mardela Band-Aides at 410-677-5170.

To stay up-to-date on the latest Wicomico Youth & Civic Center events visit www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org and sign up for the Press Pass to receive email alerts about upcoming shows and the chance to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Pocomoke City Council Minutes As Sanitized by King Blake & Published On Website ... All Is Well In P-City Where Crack is Cheap & The Girls are Pretty

Talk about a load of crap coming from Pocomoke City Hall in the form of it's "minutes" from the March 10th 2008 City Council Meeting. They left out the part where X-Councilman Cane used the 'N' Word but its on the tape, if they did not lose that like they lost Russ Blakes self dealing employment contract. These minutes will back up my two word summary of the Pocomoke City Government: Openly Corrupt.

Comments from Audience:
Stephanie Burke stated that she and her husband are the owners of a local blog site She commended Councilman Cane for his participation in getting many political changes in Worcester
County. But she suggested that Councilman Cane was not living in his district and therefore he should step down from his seat.

Councilman Cane asked who said that he doesn’t live in his district.

Ms. Burke stated that everybody tells me (she really said everyone knows) that you don’t live in your district and you know that I take pictures of you.

Councilman Cane stated that it was not any of Ms. Burke’s concern.

Ms. Burke stated that it was her concern, as she is a tax-paying citizen, and paying his medical insurance and part of his salary.

Councilman Cane stated that she was not paying her own medical bills. (The city confirms in writing that its unqualified X-Councilman is bringing up personal unrelated medical issues to a private citizen questioning his qualification to retain his city council seat after moving outside his district and he slams back about her medical bills, what a peice of ****)

Mayor McDermott stated that Councilman Cane had addressed that issue at last month’s meeting and he satisfied the Council. Mayor McDermott asked Councilman Cane if anything had changed since last month’s meeting.

Councilman Cane stated that nothing had changed, and he was taking his laundry today to his wife.

In a response to a comment about crime rates and the City’s Police Department, Mayor McDermott stated that the City does work well with other police agencies and they call them when needed. (But the city does not have an open air drug market 2-blocks from his house.. what a line of sh*t)

Billy Burke, stated he was the publisher of a local blog, which is not a news source but one angry man. (They did get that right) At 1:44 this afternoon when he went by Mr. Cane’s house, he took pictures of the cars and tags, and that is just one issue. He received a letter last August by certified mail asking him to remove his car; hence, the reason he takes pictures of Mr. Cane’s cars. (Uhm Canes untagged car is still in his driveway so much for equal enforcement of Boss Hogg's laws)

Mr. Burke stated that the Police Department told him that a cover was not adequate.

Mr. Burke continued to say that County Commissioner Bobby Cowger put on our web site a call for help to fix a Pocomoke problem of crime in the City, and City Councilman Rob Clarke had added that the City needs to call in the FBI, State and the Marines for the crime problems.

Mr. Burke said that it shows that the City Manager and the Chief of Police are not doing their respective jobs. That reflects back on the City Council, as you are not doing your job by managing the City Manager and managing the Police Department and enforcing the laws.

Councilman Morrison stated that he had been campaigning in black and white neighborhoods in the last 30 days and the residents at every house that he knocked on thanked him for the job the Police Department was doing. The crime rate is down in Pocomoke City since the cameras have been installed.

Councilman Morrison stated that he did not feel that our City was in that bad of shape with respect to the crime rate.

Councilman Clarke stated that the last series of crimes that we had were not within the City Limits. Councilman Clarke stated that is what he was saying. (WTF ??? Who writes the minutes again???) That all police agencies needed to cooperate fully with each other to get the job done. People should not be pointing fingers at each other. (Not what he said here before Russ Blake reminded them privately about the goat girl pictures)

Mayor McDermott stated that this City does work well with other agencies. (In contrast to his many comments they are crooked, incompetent, work alone, clowns, bufoons & more, before being elected and initiated into Boss Hoggs inner circle) Many comments on the internet are ignorant of the facts. The Police Department has done more to control crime in the past three years than in many previous years. A Pocomoke officer has been assigned to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation and has helped solve several serious crimes. We are working well with the task force and with federal, state and county agencies.

Our streets are safer than ever. (on the heels of two murders) We have purchased equipment costing over $100,000 to fight crime. (The dealers now know where the cops are) Crime is down 20%. There is a lot of disinformation being distributed which is over the top. (Like these Russ Blake sanitized minutes?) He added that he was speaking with authority, due to his position with the W.C.B.I.

We are doing the right things for the right reasons. (Save the bullsh*t for the fans not the players)

Councilman Hawkins asked when the rest of the fire hydrants would be painted. He would like to see them start on Market Street . (Bob you awake?)

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All is well in P-City folks, just read the crime report there are no drug dealers in town only drug bust was an old lady with a joint... The Mayor just went in front of the County Commissioners to ask for $500,000.00 so the city can purchase more 'industrial property' to develop and give away to Russ Blakes, Boss Hogg Cronies and their bogus front companies but thats for another article. What a total crock of sh*t from our community leaders.... they prepared & printed it not me...

It's Pocomoke...

O’Malley’s Budget - The Spending Spree Continues

In the final days of the regular Session, the General Assembly passed a $31.2 billion budget, which represents more than 4% in new spending over the previous year’s budget. The Senate voted 38-7 and the House of Delegates voted 109-31 in favor of the budget.

Dr. Jim Pelura, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party, released the following statement:

“This 2008 Legislative Session represents a continuation of the assault on the citizens of Maryland by Martin O’Malley and his supporters in the General Assembly. We must not forget that this budget has, as its foundation, the massive tax increases of the Special Session from November 2007. Marylanders from all walks of life are feeling the harmful effects of these taxes and, with the passage of this budget, will continue to be repressed by them.

“Our economy cannot withstand this assault. Jobs will be lost, businesses will relocate, and dollars to the Maryland treasury will dwindle. To think that the Maryland government can tax itself into prosperity is foolhardy and delusional.

“This Session not only resulted in a greater government grab of the hard-earned money of Marylanders, but also brought a significant increase in the size of the Maryland State bureaucracy. It is just as true today as it was during the Special Session: Maryland government does not have a revenue problem; it has a spending problem.

“The Maryland Republican Party believes in and will continue to promote the idea that low taxes, smaller government, and a robust private sector will ultimately result in more jobs and greater prosperity and freedoms for all our citizens.”

Breaking News!

There is a rumor on the street Wicomico County Schools are in lock down over a shooting. I was just told there was an alleged shooting in Hebron. More to come.....

Apparently it happened ACROSS the street from the west side intermediate school and there is a confirmed fatality. Allegedly it was some kind of domestic dispute. They were searching for a 19 year old male in a burgundy trail blazer. Its been reported now that he has been caught in Sharptown. More to come...

UPDATE! THE SUSPECT HAS NOT BEEN CAUGHT AND IS STILL ON THE LOOSE. HE IS ARMED AND DANGEROUS. PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THIS VEHICLE. IT IS A BURGUNDY CHEVY TRAIL BLAZER. MORE TO COME.....

I am on the scene where Major Greg Shipley is on his way from the Maryland State Police. I had heard the victim died allegedly from a single gun shot to the head.

UPDATE: I'm told he is now 18 years old, light skin black male. The lock down at the School has been lifted.

OK, it's now 1:30 PM and we just did an interview with the State Police. At 10:15 911 received an emergency call to 104 Old RR Road. Upon arrival they found one male deceased from a single gun shot wound.

The suspect is not believed to be in the area any longer so they took the School out of lock down after they did a thorough search. The suspect again is still on the loose and the vehicle description is still the same.

I was told the victim lived at the home on and off and they still have not positively identified him. It's a waiting game from here on out.

LIVE from Rail Road Ave. in Hebron.

NEWS UPDATE: The suspects name in Brandon Curtis, 18 YOA.

Interpretation of a Grapevine Post Today

From Daily Times Grapevine, April 9 2008 -

"Where Roy Dyson lived years ago is immaterial; this is now. The Shore has grown since then. Andy Harris can't give the Shore what it needs; he only sees the western shore. And that's not a Kratovil spin; it's Republican."

Yes, the Shore has grown but one thing still is the same, the Shore is still predominately Republican/Conservative. Just look at the history of the election voting trends. They have all been for Republican candidates for major elected positions; i.e. President, Governor, 1st Congressional District. Even the General Assembly Members are predominately Republican; i.e. Senators Stoltzfus and Colburn. So what the Shore needs is strong Republican leadership dedicated to the traditional ideas, Reagan's principles, which made the Country and Party great.

The debate will always exist between the needs of the Western and Eastern Shores as long as both sides are incorporated into the 1st Congressional District. The same argument can be made by voters on either side of the Bay. The debate should be non-existent, as of now and most likely for a long time because the District was drawn to be a Republican District. Both sides of the Bay should agree that a strong Republican Candidate is the best choice to be their Congressman.

Speaking as an everyday Republican why would I speak against someone with a proven record in the State Senate as a good Republican and public servant? Would his beliefs and record as a true Republican disqualify him accurately representing both the Eastern and Western Shores of a Republican 1st Congressional District? I think not. Values and beliefs are universal and transcendent of any geographic location as long as the area and values/beliefs match up to accurately represent the area.

So what kind of spin is it? Kratovil supporter or Gilchrest sympathizer? Regardless what is best for the Republican Party and 1st Congressional District is a Strong Republican Candidate with a Proven Record of Public Service. If you do not agree with Andy and are committed to your own philosophy, fine, that is part of our Democratic Process and I respect your beliefs though I will disagree with you. But as a Republican you cannot deny the vigor in which Andy has exhibited in the State Senate and his commitment to the Republican Party's philosophy. And that final line, "And that's not Kratovil Spin; it's Republican", I do not understand it and I do not agree with it. Fellow Republicans should feel the same way.

Fernando's Big ESPN Fight Is Tonight

You can see Fernando's fight on ESPN II Tonight around 10:00 PM. Support your local undefeated boxer so when he returns we can all talk to him about watching the fight.

I'm sure Station 7 will have the fight on as well tonight during their fundraiser.

The Salisbury Chamber Of Commerce Responds

Dear Joe,

Thank you for your attention to the matter of ASAP's possible sponsorship of this year's Salisbury Festival.

As the chairman of the Chamber's Crime Reduction Task Force, I took it upon myself to further inquire into this matter. As of today, the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce did not receive or accept any payment for sponsorship from Mr. Lewis or ASAP. The Chamber takes it's commitment to enhancing the quality of life within Wicomico County and our region very seriously. Therefore we would never knowingly associate or reward in anyway the sort of criminal activities that allegedly took place at the county landfill.

I would like to take this opportunity to commend our law enforcement agencies, County Executive & County Council for their outstanding handling of this matter. Also I would particularly like to thank the individuals who have helped by coming forward and assisting in the investigation.

I hope you and your readers will join us along with everyone in our community at the 25th Annual Salisbury Festival April 27-29. For more information call the chamber at 410-749-0144.

Thanks again for you bringing this to our attention and thanks for the service that you provide to our community.

Regards,

Mark McIver

Chairman, Crime Reduction Task Force

Don't Forget This Fundraiser TONIGHT!

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Please Support Jodi's Journey

Dear Fellow Salisbury Community Members,

I have taken on an incredible challenge. On October 24, 25 and 26, I'll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days and camping out at night with thousands of other women and men who will be taking this journey with me. This is to raise money for breast cancer research and community outreach through Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund.

My sister and I are walking together in Atlanta in honor of our mother, who is a two year survivor of breast cancer. But I am also walking for the thousands of other adults and children that will encounter breast cancer at some point during their lifetimes.

In order to walk, each participate must raise at least $2,200 in donations. But with your help, I know I can surpass that and raise even more. Please consider making a donation to support me. Keep in mind how far I will be walking, and how hard I will have to train in these coming months. You can either make a one time donation, or you can spread your donation out over four months, using the payment plan option. Keep in mind that all donations are tax deductible.

Without a cure, one in eight women in the U.S. will continue to be diagnosed with breast cancer. That's why I'm walking in the 3-Day; because everyone deserves a lifetime.

Please follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising webpage to make a donation.

Thank you for your generosity, and thank you for your support in my journey.

Sincerely,

Jodi

http://08.the3day.org/goto/jodiholland

Free Capitals Tickets, If You Dare!

OMG!

"Ray took communion at his church last month and had his sins forgiven. If the Lord can forgive, certainly we as christians can do likewise.I heard he has a psychological disease and is not responsible for his past actions. He is in treatment now. I'm sure the judge and Davis Ruark will take this into consideration and be leniant in his punishment."

They should have double checked the basket while it was passing Ray. My guess is that he walked out of Church a wealthier man than when he walked in. Forgive me Lord?

CHP vs USMC

Top this for a speeding ticket

Two California Highway Patrol Officers were conducting speeding enforcement on I-15, just north of the Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar. One of the officers was using a hand held radar device to check speeding vehicles approaching the crest of a hill.

The officers were suddenly surprised when the radar gun began reading 300 miles per hour The officer attempted to reset the radar gun, but it would not reset and then turned off.

Just then a deafening roar over the treetops revealed that the radar had in fact locked on to a USMC F/A-18 Hornet which was engaged in a low flying exercise near the location.

Back at the CHP Headquarters the Patrol Captain fired off a complaint to the USMC Base Commander. The reply came back in true USMC style: Thank you for your letter. We can now complete the file on this incident.

You may be interested to know that the tactical computer in the Hornet had detected the presence of, and subsequently locked on to, your hostile radar equipment and automatically sent a jamming signal back to it, which is why it shut down.

Furthermore, an Air-to-Ground missile aboard the fully armed aircraft had also automatically locked on to your equipment location.

Fortunately, the Marine Pilot flying the Hornet recognized the situation for what it was, quickly responded to the missile system alert status and was able to override the automated defense system before the missile was launched to destroy the hostile radar position.

The pilot also suggests you cover your mouths when cussing at them, since the video systems on these jets are very high tech. Sergeant Johnson, the officer holding the radar gun, should get his dentist to check his left rear molar. It appears the filling is loose. Also, the snap is broken on his holster.

Thank you for your concern. Semper Fi.

US Military is Recruiting Soldiers in Uganda...they are kidding...Right?

In a article posted on allAfrica.com today stated this...

Uganda: U.S. Army Set to Recruit Citizens

Ugandans who want a career in the United States military, can sign up at the annual convention of the Uganda North American Association, organizers say.

American military recruiters will set up a booth at this year's UNAA convention in Orlando, Florida, and seek out professional Ugandans, said Lt. Frank Musisi, himself an officer in the US Army.

Lt. Musisi, who comes from Kalangala District on Lake Victoria, is the current president of UNAA. He said the US military would also advise Ugandans on the "proper channels" to follow in enlisting. The announcement, which is also on the UNAA website (www.unaa.net), is set to cause a rush to this year's convention that takes place from August 29 to September 1.

UNAA is encouraging interested Ugandans to book flights to Orlando and take a shot at joining the US military. The organization says it has made a deal with Kenya Airways/KLM for a discounted return ticket at $1,200 (Sh74,400). The conference fee is $190 (Sh11,700).

"All registered Kampala travel agents have been authorized to book intending members," Lt. Musisi said in an email interview.

The tour firm Let's Go Travel confirmed to Saturday Monitor that UNAA had circulated a notice of the discounts. Applicants are being asked to carry their curriculum vitae (CV) suggesting that the recruitment exercise will be a main attraction at the convention.

Public interest in jobs abroad in Uganda is intense. Recruitment and job placement companies which advertise are often flooded with thousands of applications.

Wymzie's Commentary: Apparently, we are pretty desperate. Our own citizens don't believe in our war in Iraq enough to join the Military so we are looking to Africa.
I'm sure we will probably provide automatic citizenship after a 4 year tour.
This is pathetic!
When the people don't believe in something shouldn't it be honored by our elected officials? With this being an election year no one will utter the word draft, so we are looking to Africa.
Don't we have a hole sector of society that hates white Americans because we ventured to Africa once before to recruit help that we needed.
Last time I checked when you sign on the dotted line with the armed services they OWN you and you are basically there property for the years that you sign up for.

What in the name of all that is sane, is our Government thinking?????