Terry Cohen will be on Bill Reddish Show, WICO 1320 AM, tomorrow morning at 7:40am.
The main topic will be crime.
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Sunday, August 17, 2008
Councilwoman Terry Cohen on Bill Reddish Monday Morning
Terry Cohen will be on Bill Reddish Show, WICO 1320 AM, tomorrow morning at 7:40am.
The main topic will be crime.
New Law Takes Effect 10/1/08
A student currently enrolled at the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (located at Wor-Wic) advises me that on 10/1/08 a new law will take effect requiring all drivers to use hands-free cellular devices while driving. The exception, of course, would be drivers under the age of 18 who operate on a provisional license who are prohibited from using cellular phones of any type while driving.
Did anyone already know this?
Our Puppy Came Home From The Easton Dog Show Loaded With Ribbons
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Best of Puppy 9-12 Months
Winners
Best Puppy
Best of Breed
The Easton Dog Show has traditionally been a rewarding show for us. This year one of Jennifer's Puppies did extremely well once again.
Would You Believe.....Waterfalls In NYC?
This summer (until October 13) New York City is hosting an exciting art exhibit featuring four spectacular man-made waterfalls, 90 to 120 feet, in the East River along Manhattan Island. They are softly lit at night and available for everyone to see.
The falls were constructed using building elements that are ubiquitous throughout New York: scaffolding is the backbone of the structures, and pumps bring water from the East River to the top; the water then falls back into the river. Fish and aquatic life are protected by filtering the water through intake pools suspended in the river.
The New York City Waterfalls are visible by land and boat, and because of their proximity to one another, viewers can see multiple waterfalls from various vantage points in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Governors Island. Dedicated boat journeys to view the Waterfalls, organized by the Public Art Fund in partnership with Circle Line Downtown, leave from Pier 16 in Manhattan and provide up-close views of the installations. The Circle Line will provide free and discounted trips daily for the public. The free Governors Island Ferry, which runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the length of the project, and the Staten Island Ferry also provide views of the waterfalls at Governors Island and between Piers 4 and 5 in Brooklyn.
Another Circle Line cruise that affords views of the falls at dusk leaves from Pier 83 on the Hudson River, at 42nd Street. This 2 hour “Harbor Lights” cruise offers great views of Manhattan from both the Hudson and East Rivers and also goes by the Statue of Liberty. It runs through September 26. These photos were taken during that cruise.
That’s the Brooklyn Bridge above one of the falls in these pictures.
State Highway Adminstration is Full of It!!
In last Friday's Worcester County Times there is an article about the State Highway Administration making plans on putting in a traffic signal on Rt.113 at the new Worcester County Tech Center in Newark.
The county has spent millions on this Tech Center; Worcester County residents are excited to have it, and students are looking forward to attending classes within it's walls.
The article focused on Commissioner Virgil Shockely and his feelings on the matter and what he believed his constituents would think about it.
He like I am and many others in Worcester County are deeply concerned and confused on why and how the state can pay for a signaled intersection at the school yet not have a signal at the intersection at Rt113 and Rt12.
The Rt. 12 intersection has had numerous accidents over the years and 13 people have died while dodging traffic there.
Last year a Worcester County woman name Linda Vreehland, collected close to 1000 signatures on a petition to have a signal installed at the Rt.12, and submitted them to the SHA during a meeting where they told the public that a traffic light would be dangerous there, but instead we needed a clover leaf to eliminate the problems....but the cloverleaf will cost millions of dollars, and, they don't have it.
So, Worcester County cant' have what it wants, because they said it is not a good place to have a signal. In fact in a letter that I received from them last year when I responded to this issue I was told that a signal would actually cause more accidents, than it would prevent.
Now, we are being told that the Rt.12 intersection doesn't even compare in the amount of traffic that the new Tech Center will have and they could not justify it.
Yet the Tech Center is in the middle of the biggest curves in the road from both directions but a traffic signal there is somehow appropriate and won't cause more accidents.
They are saying of course it is because of the School Buses coming in and out of the property, and for safety reasons they must have it.
For those of you aren't familiar with the area; the entrance to the Landfill is directly next to entrance of the Tech Center and Donnie Drewyer of the SHA says that the planned intersection doesn't include this road as well. So now we will have school buses using an intersection and right next to it the trucks traveling in and out of the landfill all day will fend for themselves right next to the signal Needless to say this brings up more confusion, as well feelings that this is more poor planning coming to fruition.
The people of Worcester County want to cross Rt.12 safely with a traffic light no matter what the SHA says, and the people of Worcester County also want their children to be able to get to and from the new Tech Center in a safe manner.
It is not either or, it is when.
In order to successfully join the two ends of the county, physically, and financially, we must make a safe way of travel to and from the north to the south and we should not delay the matter any longer.
The county has spent millions on this Tech Center; Worcester County residents are excited to have it, and students are looking forward to attending classes within it's walls.
The article focused on Commissioner Virgil Shockely and his feelings on the matter and what he believed his constituents would think about it.
He like I am and many others in Worcester County are deeply concerned and confused on why and how the state can pay for a signaled intersection at the school yet not have a signal at the intersection at Rt113 and Rt12.
The Rt. 12 intersection has had numerous accidents over the years and 13 people have died while dodging traffic there.
Last year a Worcester County woman name Linda Vreehland, collected close to 1000 signatures on a petition to have a signal installed at the Rt.12, and submitted them to the SHA during a meeting where they told the public that a traffic light would be dangerous there, but instead we needed a clover leaf to eliminate the problems....but the cloverleaf will cost millions of dollars, and, they don't have it.
So, Worcester County cant' have what it wants, because they said it is not a good place to have a signal. In fact in a letter that I received from them last year when I responded to this issue I was told that a signal would actually cause more accidents, than it would prevent.
Now, we are being told that the Rt.12 intersection doesn't even compare in the amount of traffic that the new Tech Center will have and they could not justify it.
Yet the Tech Center is in the middle of the biggest curves in the road from both directions but a traffic signal there is somehow appropriate and won't cause more accidents.
They are saying of course it is because of the School Buses coming in and out of the property, and for safety reasons they must have it.
For those of you aren't familiar with the area; the entrance to the Landfill is directly next to entrance of the Tech Center and Donnie Drewyer of the SHA says that the planned intersection doesn't include this road as well. So now we will have school buses using an intersection and right next to it the trucks traveling in and out of the landfill all day will fend for themselves right next to the signal Needless to say this brings up more confusion, as well feelings that this is more poor planning coming to fruition.
The people of Worcester County want to cross Rt.12 safely with a traffic light no matter what the SHA says, and the people of Worcester County also want their children to be able to get to and from the new Tech Center in a safe manner.
It is not either or, it is when.
In order to successfully join the two ends of the county, physically, and financially, we must make a safe way of travel to and from the north to the south and we should not delay the matter any longer.
The Wicomico County Republican's Club
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While their booth was manned the entire time I was at the Farm Show, the Democrats booth had absolutely no one there and Kratovil signs just leaning up against a table. Do they think they're a lock on the Eastern Shore?
Wicomico Farm Show Tractor Pull
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There was a fantastic turn out for the Tractor Pull Friday night. Not only were there more Tractors then expected, the spectators overwhelmed this group as well.
Now I'm not into Farming but the word on the street is Congressional Candidate Andy Harris showed up on Saturday and spent time with everyone there. I hope the Posts we provided here helped get more people out to the Show and everyone enjoyed it.
Here We Go Again Daily Times!
Where the hell is my Sunday Paper? I called the DT and got their automated computer. They claim they're going to credit me but they also claimed there was an extremely high volume of calls right now, so I must not be alone.
At least I'll be comforted in knowing that within 15 minutes of me posting this, I'll get my paper special delivery. That is, if there's one to be gotten?
Wicomico Taxpayer's Dollars Being Used To Purchase Alcoholic Beverage Containers.
We're not making this up folks!
http://www.wicomicocounty.org/purchase/SEALED%20BIDS/Wine%20Festival%20Bid.htm
WICOMICO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
P. O. BOX 870
SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21803
(X ) INVITATION FOR BID
( ) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROJECT: WINE FESTIVAL
DEPARTMENT: WICOMICO COUNTY TOURISM
VENDOR
NAME:
ADDRESS:
BID OPENING:
DATE: September 8, 2008
TIME: 2:00 P.M.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Submission of Bids: Bids should be submitted on the bid form provided in the solicitation. The bid form shall be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly identified on the outside with the name of the project and date and time of the scheduled bid opening as indicated in the advertisement. Failure to respond to the solicitation with a formal bid or a “No Bid” will be cause for removal from the bidder’s list.
Delivery of Bids: Bids should be mailed or hand carried in order to be received in the office of the Purchasing Agent prior to the announced bid opening. Bids received after said time will be returned to the bidder unopened. It is fully the responsibility of the bidder to insure that the bid is received on time. The County will not speculate as to reasonableness of the postmark, nor comment on the apparent failure of a public carrier to have made prompt delivery of the bid.
Exceptions: Any exceptions to the specifications requested should be listed on a separate sheet of paper attached to the bid. An exception to the specifications may not necessarily disqualify the bid. The County will determine if the exception is an essential deviation or a minor item. In the case of a minor deviation, the County maintains the option to award to that bidder if it determines the performance is not adversely affected by the exception.
Award of Bid: The Purchasing Agent shall award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with the provisions of the Invitation for Bid. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to award a contract by individual items, in aggregate, or in combination thereof as deemed necessary to fulfill the anticipated requirements of the County. If some characteristic of the bid requires that the bid must be reviewed by the County Council, the award can be expected within 30 days.
Multi-Year Contracts: It should be noted that multi-year contracts may be continued each fiscal year only after funding appropriations and program approval have been granted by the Wicomico County Council. In the event that the Council does not grant necessary funding appropriation/program approval, then the affected multi-year contract becomes null and void effective July 1 of the fiscal year for which such approvals have been denied.
Insurance: If required by the Special Conditions of the Invitation for Bid, the bidder shall provide the County with Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) days of bid award notification evidencing the required coverage. Bidder must provide Certificates of Insurance before commencing work in connection with the contract.
Right to Reject: The Wicomico County Council reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or to waive any technicality it deems in the best interest of the County.
INVITATION FOR BID
Quantity of Wine Glasses: 5000
Size Needed:
6.5 oz Citation wine glass with the Autumn Wine Festival logo satin etched on one side of the glass. – no date on them
TERM OF CONTRACT:
Need to know price per glass;
Need to know if there is a screening charge;
Need to know if there is a paper proof charge; and
Need to know the delivery charge and method of delivery for the glasses to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center at 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD.
CONTACT PERSON:
Please contact Linda Rickard at 410-548-4914 with Wicomico County Tourism if you need additional information or our website wicomicocounty.org under Bids and Proposals.
Submission of Bid:
To be submitted in a sealed envelope to Wicomico County Purchasing Department, 125 N. Division Street, Room 303 Government Office Building, Salisbury, MD 21801 no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 8, 2008. Please submit your bid on the “Bid Form” which is attached. Please enter your price per trip in the space provided after each trip.
BID FORM
TO:
Wicomico County Purchasing Department
Room 303, Government Office Building
125 North Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Total Price of Glasses: ___________________
Total Price for Screening: ___________________
Total Price for Proof: ___________________
Total Price for Pick up & Delivery: ___________________
I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of all contents of this BID. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated in this BID as stated above.
SIGNATURE: __________________________________
NAME: _________________________________
COMPANY: __________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________
TELEPHONE:__________________________________
DATE: __________________________________
http://www.wicomicocounty.org/purchase/SEALED%20BIDS/Wine%20Festival%20Bid.htm
WICOMICO COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
P. O. BOX 870
SALISBURY, MARYLAND 21803
(X ) INVITATION FOR BID
( ) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROJECT: WINE FESTIVAL
DEPARTMENT: WICOMICO COUNTY TOURISM
VENDOR
NAME:
ADDRESS:
BID OPENING:
DATE: September 8, 2008
TIME: 2:00 P.M.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Submission of Bids: Bids should be submitted on the bid form provided in the solicitation. The bid form shall be signed and submitted in a sealed envelope clearly identified on the outside with the name of the project and date and time of the scheduled bid opening as indicated in the advertisement. Failure to respond to the solicitation with a formal bid or a “No Bid” will be cause for removal from the bidder’s list.
Delivery of Bids: Bids should be mailed or hand carried in order to be received in the office of the Purchasing Agent prior to the announced bid opening. Bids received after said time will be returned to the bidder unopened. It is fully the responsibility of the bidder to insure that the bid is received on time. The County will not speculate as to reasonableness of the postmark, nor comment on the apparent failure of a public carrier to have made prompt delivery of the bid.
Exceptions: Any exceptions to the specifications requested should be listed on a separate sheet of paper attached to the bid. An exception to the specifications may not necessarily disqualify the bid. The County will determine if the exception is an essential deviation or a minor item. In the case of a minor deviation, the County maintains the option to award to that bidder if it determines the performance is not adversely affected by the exception.
Award of Bid: The Purchasing Agent shall award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with the provisions of the Invitation for Bid. The Purchasing Agent reserves the right to award a contract by individual items, in aggregate, or in combination thereof as deemed necessary to fulfill the anticipated requirements of the County. If some characteristic of the bid requires that the bid must be reviewed by the County Council, the award can be expected within 30 days.
Multi-Year Contracts: It should be noted that multi-year contracts may be continued each fiscal year only after funding appropriations and program approval have been granted by the Wicomico County Council. In the event that the Council does not grant necessary funding appropriation/program approval, then the affected multi-year contract becomes null and void effective July 1 of the fiscal year for which such approvals have been denied.
Insurance: If required by the Special Conditions of the Invitation for Bid, the bidder shall provide the County with Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) days of bid award notification evidencing the required coverage. Bidder must provide Certificates of Insurance before commencing work in connection with the contract.
Right to Reject: The Wicomico County Council reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or to waive any technicality it deems in the best interest of the County.
INVITATION FOR BID
Quantity of Wine Glasses: 5000
Size Needed:
6.5 oz Citation wine glass with the Autumn Wine Festival logo satin etched on one side of the glass. – no date on them
TERM OF CONTRACT:
Need to know price per glass;
Need to know if there is a screening charge;
Need to know if there is a paper proof charge; and
Need to know the delivery charge and method of delivery for the glasses to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center at 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD.
CONTACT PERSON:
Please contact Linda Rickard at 410-548-4914 with Wicomico County Tourism if you need additional information or our website wicomicocounty.org under Bids and Proposals.
Submission of Bid:
To be submitted in a sealed envelope to Wicomico County Purchasing Department, 125 N. Division Street, Room 303 Government Office Building, Salisbury, MD 21801 no later than 2:00 p.m. on September 8, 2008. Please submit your bid on the “Bid Form” which is attached. Please enter your price per trip in the space provided after each trip.
BID FORM
TO:
Wicomico County Purchasing Department
Room 303, Government Office Building
125 North Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
Total Price of Glasses: ___________________
Total Price for Screening: ___________________
Total Price for Proof: ___________________
Total Price for Pick up & Delivery: ___________________
I have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of all contents of this BID. The undersigned agrees to furnish the commodity or service stipulated in this BID as stated above.
SIGNATURE: __________________________________
NAME: _________________________________
COMPANY: __________________________________
ADDRESS: __________________________________
TELEPHONE:__________________________________
DATE: __________________________________
Returning Marine -- 8/21/08
BRIAN MASON RETURNS!
Brian Mason - a resident of Quantico Creek Estates in Hebron, MD - a graduate of Mardela High School - a two year Marine - is returning from a 6-month tour of duty in Iraq on Thursday, August 21st!!!!!
His plane is scheduled to arrive in Salisbury Airport at 5:30pm. The tentative plan is for him to be escorted to Hebron by the Sheriff’s Department and a convoy of motorcycles - and we are assuming he will arrive at the Main Street of Hebron approximately 6:30ish.
We want to line Main Street of Hebron with welcoming people - waving flags and applauding him and the job our military is doing for us.
Will you please join us?
Will you please pass the word to everybody you know?
Let’s have all of this county (that isn't welcoming him at the airport) on the Main Street of Hebron - and at the entrance of Quantico Creek Estates - on Thursday evening!
YIPPEE! BRIAN IS COMING HOME!!!!
Brian Mason - a resident of Quantico Creek Estates in Hebron, MD - a graduate of Mardela High School - a two year Marine - is returning from a 6-month tour of duty in Iraq on Thursday, August 21st!!!!!
His plane is scheduled to arrive in Salisbury Airport at 5:30pm. The tentative plan is for him to be escorted to Hebron by the Sheriff’s Department and a convoy of motorcycles - and we are assuming he will arrive at the Main Street of Hebron approximately 6:30ish.
We want to line Main Street of Hebron with welcoming people - waving flags and applauding him and the job our military is doing for us.
Will you please join us?
Will you please pass the word to everybody you know?
Let’s have all of this county (that isn't welcoming him at the airport) on the Main Street of Hebron - and at the entrance of Quantico Creek Estates - on Thursday evening!
YIPPEE! BRIAN IS COMING HOME!!!!