Maryland Loses Lacrosse Movie, Ehrlich Loses Patience

Feature Film on Maryland’s sport to be shot in another state

(Item from the Maryland Daily Record of June 29, 2010: Hollywood’s first-ever movie about Lacrosse now appears set to be filmed in another state; Maryland is home to its Hall of Fame and proud tradition.)

“It is sad but significant to find that Maryland couldn’t even attract the production of a movie on a sport whose deepest traditions are in our state,” Bob Ehrlich said today. Ehrlich has pledged to revive funding for a state tax credit which brought numerous Film and TV productions to Maryland during his administration. “With a modest investment in attracting productions to Maryland, we could create hundreds of jobs for the craft and trade employees who work as technicians, caterers, security personnel and construction crews every time a film or series comes here to shoot,” Ehrlich said. “It’s a small investment that brings a huge return, and an easy way to create jobs when our state and our people need them most. The failure of the O’Malley Administration to fund this tax credit fits the pattern of their disinterest in job creation and encouragement for small businesses.”

Will Larry Hogan Be The Next Lt. Governor Of Maryland?

Salisbury News has learned through the grapevine that Larry Hogan will be Ehrlich's choice for Lt. Governor.

Larry was the former Appointment Secretary for Bab back in the day. No, not the person who schedules his calendar. He was in charge of Board of Election appointments and so forth.

We hear a formal announcement will be made on Thursday but you know Salisbury News, we get the scoop before anyone else does. Is the cat out of the bag? Tune in Thursday for the official announcement.

WHAT A DAY

Salisbury News has come to learn that Bob Culver has filed for the At Large Seat for Wicomico County Council. We also came to hear, Bob Caldwell is running for the District 4 Seat against McLeod. It should be noted, Salisbury News will support Bob Caldwell as well.

Another announcement to be made is Chris Mills has filed to run against Rich Colburn. Things are heating up now! More to come......

Marina Grand Re-Opening

Thursday, July 1st 3 p.m.

Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. announces the grand re-opening of the Port of Salisbury Marina, Thursday July 1st, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. and invites the public to attend. The marina is located downtown at 506 W. Main Street. Port of Salisbury is a full service marina with free Wi-Fi internet, bicycles for transportation, showers and a barbeque & picnic area. The newly arrived and installed fuel tanks are operable with both conventional (ethanol-free) gasoline and low sulfur diesel. There are boat slips available with the option to live aboard.

Michael Murray, Marina Commission Chairman says, “I am pleased to see the marina is back in full swing once again with fuel accessibility drawing our community and local boaters as well as transients. On behalf of myself and the Marina Committee, I would like to thank all past and present mayors and councils that have helped make the marina become what it is today. I know they would be pleased to see how the marina has become an asset to the City of Salisbury, Wicomico County and the Wicomico River. We’re here but we don’t just want to stop here. We always want to be looking ahead at the growth for the community. Reflecting back to the 80’s since the original ribbon-cutting of this marina, we certainly have come a long way. I’m proud and grateful to the mayor and city council for what has transpired in the last few months to get our marina back on its feet.”

Salisbury Marina Project Engineer, Weston Young says, “Improvements to the Port of Salisbury Marina, including the new fuel tanks, are thanks in large part to the Waterway Improvement Fund grant through the Department of Natural Resources Boating Services as well as the City Council. Since the Public Works Department has acquired the operations of the marina, we have worked closely with the Marina Commission to improve the services we are able to offer to patrons.”

“The revitalization of the port of Salisbury marina culminates in Thursday’s grand reopening. As an example of what government does right I congratulate City Council for taking the steps to get the marina back on track. Our partners: the Marina Commission, the Department of Natural Resources Boating Services, Urban Salisbury, and the boaters who utilize our marina are applauded for helping the city take another step in the revitalization of Salisbury’s urban core,” said Mayor Ireton.

Sex Offender Notification

Name: TERRANCE INGE Sex: Male
Date Of Birth: 01/16/1987 Age: 23
Address:
WILMINGTON, DE 19801
Race: Black Height: 5 ft. 07 in.
Hair Color: Black Weight: 165 lbs.
Eye Color: Brown Skin Tone: Medium Brown
Aliases: INGE, TERRANCE D
Currently in Prison: No
Out Of State Offender: No
Repeat Offender: No
High Risk
(Tier 3)
Offender Criteria Offense Convictions
Convicted State Of
Conviction
Statute Description Victim Info
04/07/2004 DE DE1107720a2aFB

RAPE SECOND DEGREE SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY 12 to 15
Last Known Employer:
Unemployed
Last Known Place of Study:
Not Attending
Police Agency of Jurisdiction:
TROOP 2 STATE POLICE
100 LAGRANGE AVENUE
NEWARK, DE 19702
(302) 834-2620

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 21 June 2010
Location: Cove Rd at Nanticoke Road, Nanticoke, MD
Suspect: Pending

Narrative: On 14 June 2010 the Wicomico County Road Department installed a new sign at the intersection of Nanticoke Road and Cover Road advertising the location of both the Cove Road Beach and the Roaring Point Beach. On 21 June 2010 it was discovered that an unknown suspect stole both the sign and the pole that it was on. The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating this crime. Attached to this Press Release is a photo of what the sign looked like. The sign on the left is the sign in question.

Anyone with information about this crime or the location of the stolen sign is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Charges: Theft

Incident: Theft / Credit Card Misuse
Date of Incident: 25 June 2010
Location: 1000 block of Taney Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Craig L. Peed, 42, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 25 June 2010 at 5:22 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the theft of a credit card and its subsequent use in Salisbury. The deputy learned that during the day on 25 June, Craig Peed entered a residence he used to share with his estranged wife and stole her Discover Credit Card. Peed then used the card to book a room at a local hotel and also buy cigarettes and beer. Craig Peed is not an authorized user of the card and at no time had permission to take it or use it.

The deputy placed Peed under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Peed in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Theft
Credit Card Misuse

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 27 June 2010
Location: 1100 block of Kenosha Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Melinda A. Wise, 43, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 27 June 2010 at 10:44 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported altercation that had occurred at a residence in the 1100 block of Kenosha Avenue in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a resident who advised a female, Melinda Wise, was refusing to leave the property. Both the resident and deputy made requests for Wise to leave but Wise refused to leave.

The deputy placed Wise under arrest for trespassing and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Wise on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Trespassing

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 28 June 2010
Location: 800 block of Cornish Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Melissa S. Mitchell, 21, Salisbury, MD
2. Darrick D. Mitchell, 32, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 28 June 2010 at 12:51 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation occurring inside a residence in the 800 block of Cornish Street in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that both Melissa and Darrick Mitchell had been embroiled in a verbal altercation for several hours when it turned physical. Both parties claimed they were the victim of an assault by the other and both had corresponding signs of injury that corroborated those accounts.

Based on the conflicting complaints, the deputy placed both subjects under arrest and transported them to the Central Booking Unit where they were both processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After initial appearances, the Commissioner detained both subjects in the Detention Center in lieu of $3,000.00 bond each.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 27 June 2010
Location: 1300 block of Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Deandre O. Peters, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 27 June 2010 at 10:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into an incident that happened just after midnight that morning at a residence in the 1300 block of Kenosha Avenue. A victim reported to the deputy that while standing outside her residence talking to a guy, her former boyfriend, Deandre Peters, pulled up.

The victim became alarmed and immediately went inside to avoid a confrontation but was followed inside by Peters. The victim stated that Peters then became verbally abusive to her and forced her into a defensive position due to believing an assault was imminent. Peters left the residence but continually called the victim on her phone, threatening to shoot both her and the man she was talking to.

The investigating deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Peters and located him the following day. Upon arrest, the deputy transported Peters to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Peters on $10,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Burglary 4th Degree
Telephone Misuse

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 28 June 2010
Location: 700 block of Main Street, Sharptown, MD
Suspect: Henry Hugh Driver, 45, Sharptown, MD

Narrative: On 28 June 2010 at 5:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation occurring inside a residence in the 700 block of Main Street in Sharptown, MD. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who stated that her husband, Henry Driver, had come home and began yelling at her over issues at home. The victim stated the tirade continued and escalated when Driver began punching her in the arms.

Driver left the residence when he learned that the Sheriff’s Office was on the way. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy observed fresh signs of injury on the victim that corroborated her account.

The deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Henry Driver and he was apprehended later that evening when he returned to the residence. The deputy transported Driver to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Driver was detained in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree

Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 29 June 2010
Location: Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Joseph F. Capone, Jr., 37, Laurel DE

Narrative: On 29 June 2010 at 2:55 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a GMC pickup truck travelling on Homer Street while following another vehicle too closely. The deputy watched as the GMC pickup truck passed the vehicle in front of it and almost struck a parked vehicle before cutting off the overtaken vehicle. The deputy attempted to stop the GMC truck but the truck continued down the street in excess of the posted speed limit before turning onto Priscilla Street and stopping.

Upon approaching the operator, Joseph Capone, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from within the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, Capone immediately fell over and had to use the truck’s door for support. During the ensuing DUI investigation, Capone became belligerent and began swearing before he was then placed under arrest for DUI.

Capone was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where he was processed and given the option to take a breath test which he declined. The deputy then transported Capone to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner.

After an initial appearance, Capone was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 28 June 2010
Location: 100 block of Highland Avenue Delmar, MD
Suspect: Michael Lee Jackson, 42, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 19 June 2010 at 1:10 AM, a deputy from the WCSO responded to a reported altercation occurring in the 100 block of Highland Avenue in Delmar, MD. Upon arrival the deputy met with a female who stated that her ex-boyfriend, Michael Jackson, was in her driveway using a rock to scratch both of her vehicles. The victim told the deputy that she went outside to confront Jackson who in turn grabbed her by the arm and stated he wanted to speak to her. The victim managed to get out of Jackson’s grasp and summons help. The investigating deputy also discovered that a Final Protective order was in place that barred Jackson from coming to the victim’s residence or otherwise having contact with her.

On 28 June 2010 an arrest warrant was served on Jackson and he was taken into custody. Upon transport to the Central Booking Unit he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, he was held by the Commissioner without bond in the Detention Center.

Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
Assault 2nd degree
Malicious Destruction of Property

Mayor Ireton Announces Changes For Fiscal Year 2011

City of Salisbury ‘s Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 fee changes are as follows:

EFFECTIVE 7/1/2010

Accident reports $20.00 for the first page and $5.00 for each additional page
Police Case reports $10.00
Fingerprinting fee $10.00
Return Check fee $40.00
Administrative fee for unpaid water bills, 60 days from date of bill $25.00
After hours turn on for water service $80.00

EFFECTIVE 1/1/2011

Landlord license fee $32.50
Rental registration fee $32.50
Restaurant license fee $50.00
Outdoor Advertising fee $.50 per square foot of sign surface

Parking Ticket Policy to Change

Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton announces the passing of Resolution 1924 rescinding the one dollar ($1.00) parking ticket policy. In the past a ticket could be paid within the hour for $1.00. This $1.00 option is no longer available after June 30th, 2010.

Sewer Rates to Increase

Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton announces a sewer rate increase of 15%. The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2011 amends the sewer rates to increase by 15%. The new sewer rate goes into effect July 1, 2010 and will be reflected on bills dated after October 1, 2010. This is per Ordinance 2112 amending sewer rates.

There is no increase for water rates.

Youth Memorial Service For Abraham Semprit

The Uprising at St. Pauls Church
204 E. Walnut St., Hebron, MD
Wednesday, June 30 at 7:00pm

In place of our regular Uprising Youth Church (UYC) service, we will have a Youth Memorial Service/ Celebration of Life for the friends & classmates of Abraham Semprit. Friends from Mardela Middle & High School, Hebron or elsewhere are invited to come and share their grief and love.

Directions can be found on the web at http://www.theuprisingchurch.org/ or you may call the church office at 410-546-9750 between 9:00am and 3:30pm.

Three New Dog Breeds Recognized By AKC

Meet the Icelandic sheepdog, Cane Corso and Leonberger

Three exotic strains of pooches that put the “wow” into bow-wow are being recognized by the American Kennel Club — allowing them to strut their stuff at AKC-sanctioned breed competitions in the U.S., including next February’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York’s Madison Square Garden.

The AKC announced exclusively to TODAYshow.com that the Icelandic sheepdog, the Cane Corso and the Leonberger will be added Wednesday to the list of 164 breeds already registered with the organization.

“It’s great: We’re adding three new dogs to our registry,” AKC spokeswoman Christina Duffney told TODAYshow.com. “As of Wednesday, they’re able to compete in shows and take part in any AKC activity.”

Old dogs, new recognition Though new to the AKC, the three breeds have been around for centuries.

The Icelandic sheepdog, for example, arrived on that island nation with the Vikings, who settled there more than 1,000 years ago. The breed — part of the spitz family, which includes chow chows and the American Eskimo — was used to herd sheep, cattle and horses. Revered in their homeland, Icelandic sheepdogs are regarded as one of the oldest dog breeds in the world, but are only now getting formal AKC recognition.

The lion-maned Leonberger, named after the town of Leonberg, Germany, from which it hails, has been part of that country’s culture since the 1800s. Its exquisite long fur made it popular with German artists, who often used Leonbergers as models. Despite their large size, they’re considered cuddly and get along well with children and other family members.

But the Leonberger is more than just a pretty, friendly face — they’re athletic and have been used as water rescue dogs and been trained to jump out of helicopters.

The third newly recognized breed is also the rarest. In fact, the Cane Corso was nearly extinct until a small group of breeders brought it back in the 1980s. It’s a member of the mastiff family, and as such, it’s a muscle-bound dog that was highly prized in its native Italy for hunting difficult prey such as boar and fighting alongside soldiers in ancient battles.

But these days, the Cane Corso isn’t overly fierce. They’re known to be very attached to their owners and families, and they’re intelligent and easily trained.

Just being a distinct type of dog is not enough to be called an official AKC breed, Duffney said.

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U.S. Consumer Confidence Crumbled In June

Americans spooked by worries about jobs, strength of the recovery

NEW YORK — A monthly report on U.S. consumer confidence, released Tuesday, showed a sharp decline in June from May, reversing a three-month climb, as Americans digested a batch of unsettling news that raised new concerns about the economy's health.

The closely-watched U.S. Consumer Confidence Index, released by the Conference Board, a private research group, showed a reading of 52.9 in June from May's 62.7 reading.

The index — which measures how shoppers feel about business conditions, the job market and the next six months — had been recovering fitfully since hitting an all-time low of 25.3 in February 2009.

A reading above 90 indicates the economy is on solid footing; above 100 signals strong growth. Economists watch the number closely because consumer spending including health care and other major items, accounts for about 70 percent of U.S. economic activity.

Economists had already believed confidence will remain weak for at least another year because of stubbornly high unemployment. But a batch of economic data — from disappointing job figures in May to dismal housing numbers — is increasing worries that the road to recovery could be rockier than anticipated. Amid such concerns, the Dow Jones Industrials has fallen 9.5 percent since late April.

"We're concerned about the strength of the economic recovery from here," said Richard Hastings, macro and consumer strategist with Global Hunter Securities. "That would suggest weaker consumer confidence" for the next few months.

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Where Has This Guy Been!

So Where Does Salisbury News Stand In Support Of Candidates

Well, we now have a very interesting race ahead of us, both in a Delegate Seat and in Wicomico County At Large Seats.

We'll start with Page Elmore's seat. The Central Committee in both Somerset & Wicomico County have 30 days to present their choice as a replacement for Page Elmore. The Governor then has 10 days to make a final decision. The BIG question is, will Caroline Elmore step in for Page until the election? This is a possibility but we'll have to see what happens in time. We fully support John Cannon for this seat.

As for the two At Large Seats in Wicomico County, expect to see TWO unbelievable candidates to step up to the plate and run as Republicans for these Seats. Bob Culver is one possible Candidate and Carl Anderton is another possibility.

These are some of the finest men I know. Bob Culver ran against Rick Pollitt for County Executive and we'd be honored to see him put his hat in the ring for County Council. He's a great businessman, (something we've been saying Wocomico County has needed for years now) and he loves Wicomico County.

As for Carl Anderton, Folks, this guy is the future of Maryland Politics! ANYONE who knows Carl Anderton knows he's an honorable man and his main interest is serving the citizens of Wicomico County. Carl currently sits on the Town of Delmar, (Maryland) Town Council. Carl was instrumental in purchasing the old Bank of Delmar Building for cash and not financing the building, because the Town had plenty of cash on hand to do so. In fact, so you know, expect the Town Of Delmar, Maryland to also take their old building and completely convert it for the new Delmar Police Department Headquarters, again, all paid for in cash. When we reached out to Carl a few months ago about the Handicap Ramp at Delmar Elementary, Carl was again instrumental in moving immediately to get Public Works out there to fix the curbs and within 5 days the job was complete. When I asked Carl if this was the BOE's responsibility or the Town's, Carl replied, it doesn't matter. We'll work that out later.

He is all about the citizens and clearly Carl has played a solid role in keeping the Town of Delmar fiscally sound, so much so they actually have millions of dollars in the Bank. This is something none of you can say your local Town has been able to accomplish. I should add, Carl was also dedicated in paving Railroad Avenue next to the Ball Fields in Delmar. If you want to see things get done, Carl Anderton is your man!

So we're excited to show our support for these three fine Gentlemen and hopefully in the very near future we'll hear the announcement that they have officially filed.

BREAKING NEWS! JOHN T. CANNON ANNOUNCES BID FOR MARYLAND HOUSE OF DELEGATES – 38A

Wicomico County Councilman-At-Large John T. Cannon has announced his candidacy for the Maryland General Assembly, House of Delegates - District 38A of Somerset and Wicomico counties. With the recent, heartbreaking loss of Delegate Page Elmore, Councilman Cannon stated, “We are saddened by Delegate Page Elmore’s passing. Page had a long history of providing strong leadership and exemplary service to the people of Somerset and Wicomico. All will sorely miss his friendship and leadership. Carolyn and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.”

The Cannon Campaign message is to continue this legacy and ensure we preserve and protect our Eastern Shore heritage, industries and educational institutions so important to our way of life. “Whether it’s agriculture, watermen, education, small business or the poultry industry, we need to encourage State support and economic growth.” Cannon feels that continued over regulation and taxation only threatens the very foundation of our local economy. “We need a strong voice in Annapolis to stand up for the men and women of District 38A and our partners across the entire lower Eastern Shore. And we need to accomplish this with an effective, bi-partisan approach.”

We also need to preserve our quality of life on the Eastern Shore. Our industries and lifestyles are dependant upon a healthy environment and we want to protect our farmlands and waterways in measured steps that will not compromise the foundation of the economy on which we depend.

Cannon, an Eastern Shore native, is in the commercial and residential property management business in Wicomico County. He has taken an active role in his community; working with civic, business, and political leaders locally and throughout the State. He currently holds the County-Council-At-Large seat on the Wicomico County Council and is looking to expand his role of public service at the state level for all of the citizens of Somerset and Wicomico counties.

Cannon has always been a strong advocate of fiscal responsibility. “Annapolis will have great budgetary challenges over these next few years and we want Representatives in Annapolis who will work to reduce the State’s spending and not place the burden of balancing the budget on the backs of the local counties, municipalities and citizens.”

Cannon says, “I would be vigilant in protecting Somerset and Wicomico constituents from disproportionate spending and taxation practices. We’ve heard of taxation without representation. Now more than ever, we’re seeing taxation without compensation. In other words, we’re paying into a system but seeing little in return. This Legislature will have to work together to return highway user funds to the local governments and refrain from raiding local income tax reserves or passing the high cost of educational pensions and benefits to the local county governments and constituents. No county can afford such losses or expenses.”

Cannon describes his approach as follows, “You have to address every issue, large or small, with an even temperament, a willingness to listen well and the integrity to follow through with strong conviction. You cannot violate the people’s trust with shallow promises and half-hearted commitments.”

Cannon assures the voters, “As a state representative, I will always keep in mind - and never forget - we are all local representatives first. These next few years in the General Assembly are critical for Maryland and the Somerset and Wicomico citizens deserve only the best in leadership. This is not the time for your run-of-the-mill lawmakers and bureaucrats. Rest assured I bring to the table open, honest and strong leadership to build a consensus when necessary and stand our ground when not. I’m prepared to meet the challenges ahead and look to the future with enthusiasm for the privilege to serve the men and women of Somerset and Wicomico Counties as their Representative in the House of Delegates, District 38A of this great State of Maryland.”

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Two Years Ago Gas Was $4.15 A Gallon

Two years ago gasoline beat out milk for the race to $4.00 a gallon. Gas now sells for $2.80 a gallon (milk is still over $4), and the point-to-point decline only tells part of the volatility, and very little of its future. However, pending the impact of several issues, such as a stabilizing Euro on the dollar (which oil is still priced in) or the Gulf oil situation (not to mention the impending storm), a few stats on the rapidly approaching $80 barrel will have to do.

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Huckabee: 2012 GOP Front-Runner?

Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com

Are We Entering The Third Depression?

Paul Krugman, economist and NYT columnist thinks so, and suggests that now is not the time to radically cut back in spending. He says that recent speeches coming out of Europe seem to be taken from the Hoover playbook, and he's worried.

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Oil Now Washing Up In Biloxi; BP Sends Three People To Clean It Up

The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico continues to expand, despite BP's boasting about the number of barrels they pull out of the water each day. Over the weekend, the crude washed up for the first time on the shores of mainland Mississippi, driving away the already scant number of tourists.

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Ehrlich To Announce Running Mate On Facebook

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Republican Robert Ehrlich says he will announce his running mate for the governor's office on his Facebook page.

Ehrlich said in a Facebook post on Monday that he will announce who his lieutenant governor candidate will be in a couple of days.

He also is urging more people to sign on to his Facebook page.

Ehrlich is running against Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democrat, in a rematch of the last race for the governor's office.

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OCPD WELCOME OFFICER JUSTIN HOBAN

The Ocean City Police Department is proud to annouce the graduation of Justin Hoban from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy's 64th Class.

Hobas was formally recognized as a certified police officer of the OCPD after completing 24 weeks of rigorous training, which included classroom instruction, firearms instruction and defensive tactics. Hoban was born and raised in Selbyville, Delaware, where he graduated from Indian River High School in 2003.

After high school, Hoban played baseball for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES). He began his career with the Ocean City Police Department as a seasonal officer in 2008, where he spent two summers on the midnight patrol shift.

After a six-month police academy, Hoban graduated third in a class of 16 with an academic average of 94.75%. In addition, he was distinguished as a "Pistol Expert" by qualifying in the 99 percentile for firearms.

Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino spoke during the graduation ceremony, which was held at Wor-Wic Community College on Friday, June 18, 2010. "Its an honor to welcome Officer Hoban to the Ocean City Police Department," commented Chief DiPino. "He possesses all the qualities necessary to be an outstanding police officer. He is a leader with great intellect and we are very excited to have him as a member of the OCPD."

SEARCH STILL ON FOR DRIVER IN FATAL ANNAPOLIS HIT AND RUN

(Annapolis, MD) – More than three weeks after a state highway contract worker was hit and killed in Anne Arundel County, Maryland State Police are continuing their search for the driver and vehicle responsible.

Ghassen A. Sabra, 52, of Goldsboro, N.C., was struck and killed by a hit and run driver early on the morning of June 3, 2010. Troopers believe the victim was struck sometime between 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., on eastbound Rt. 50 at Bay Dale Drive.

Sabra was working for Sabra, Wang & Associates, Inc., of Halethorpe, Md., a company under contract with the Maryland State Highway Administration to conduct traffic surveys. Sabra, who was wearing reflective clothing and had a light activated on the top of his truck parked nearby, was stopped at the location to check on traffic counting equipment. He was not deploying or retrieving the equipment as earlier reported by State Police. He had deployed the equipment on June 1st. He returned on June 3rd to ensure the equipment was operating and had not been damaged.

State Police CRASH Team investigators believe the victim was on foot in lane one (fast lane) of eastbound Rt. 50 when he was struck by the unidentified vehicle. His body was thrown into lane two and was later struck by a tractor trailer driver who did not see the victim until it was too late to stop. The truck driver stopped, as did an ambulance that was behind the truck. Emergency medical personnel summoned police and pronounced Sabra dead at the scene.

State Police investigators have collected and viewed security surveillance tapes from businesses in the area and continue to examine evidence from the scene and review data from the State Highway Administration and the Maryland Transportation Authority. A description of a suspect vehicle has not been developed at this time, but investigators are continuing their efforts.

Anyone with information about this crash is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Glen Burnie Barracks at 410-761-5130. Callers may remain anonymous.

Feingold Will Vote 'No' On Wall Street Bill

Senator Russ Feingold (D-Wis.) said Monday he would vote against advancing Wall Street overhaul legislation.

The move raises pressure on Senate Democrats to win the votes of Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and a handful of Senate Republicans.

Senate Democrats aim to pass the Wall Street overhaul bill this week, but the passing of Sen. Robert Byrd (D-W.Va.) has given them little room to negotiate votes. House and Senate lawmakers finalized the legislation in a conference process early Friday morning.

"As I have indicated for some time now, my test for the financial regulatory reform bill is whether it will prevent another crisis," Feingold said in a statement. "The conference committee's proposal fails that test and for that reason I will not vote to advance it."

Feingold and Cantwell voted against ending debate on the bill in May and against the overall bill. Democrats were able to advance the legislation with the help of Republican Sens. Scott Brown (Mass.), Olympia Snowe (Maine) and Susan Collins (Maine).

Brown has expressed disappointment at the final bill that passed through the conference committee. If he votes against the legislation in the Senate, Democrats will need to hold the rest of the votes they had in May and swing either Cantwell or another Republican to advance the bill.

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Congresswoman Fears Hizbullah ‘Israel-Like Bombings’ In US

A Republican Congresswoman has warned that Hizbullah terrorists, hooked up with Mexican drug cartels, may be planning ”Israel-like bombings” against customs officials or National Guard units on the U.S. border.

North Carolina legislator Sue Myrick wrote Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, urging a task force "to engage U.S. and Mexican law enforcement and border patrol officials about Hizbullah's presence, activities, and connections to gangs and drug cartels."

Echoing previous reports of Hizbullah’s activity in the profitable drug trade, Myrick wrote, "The connection between Hizbullah and the drug cartels has seemed to grow over the past few years. This may be especially true on the U.S. southern border.

“Across states in the Southwest, well trained officials are beginning to notice the tattoos of gang members in prisons are being written in Farsi. We have typically seen tattoos in Arabic, but Farsi implies a Persian influence that can likely be traced back to Iran and its proxy army, Hizbullah. These tattoos in Farsi are almost always seen in combination with gang or drug cartel tattoos.”

Myrick also warned that the United States may face terror tunnels, similar to those Hizbullah used in the Second Lebanon War against Israel in 2006. Noting that the terrain along the American-Mexican border is similar to Israel’s, she wrote, “Hizbullah is extremely skilled in the construction of tunnels.

Federal government documents have shown that that the United States apprehended two Syrians and 17 Iranians over a 12-month period ending this past April. Also nabbed at the border were dozens of others from other Muslim countries, including Sudan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

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Heritage: Dependency On Government Skyrockets

A new Heritage Foundation study reveals that one year into the Obama administration, Americans are more dependent on the federal government than ever before in modern U.S. history.

The Foundation's annual Index of Dependence on Government jumped nearly 14 percent in the past year — the largest single-year increase since 1970.

Study director William W. Beach, who oversees the Foundation's Center for Data Analysis, described the result as "shocking."

"That's an enormous increase," he said. "The usual increase is somewhere between 3 to 5 percent, which is bad enough. But to see a 14 percent increase is just amazing."

The index is based on the level of federal government expenditures on a roster of services, including housing, health and welfare, education, food stamps, and so forth.

Beach expressed concern that, with nearly 50 percent of American wage earners paying no federal taxes, and a rapidly expanding culture of dependence in America, the nation may be approaching a tipping point after which it will be politically impossible to make the changes needed to restore competitiveness to the U.S. economy.

Terry Miller, a former ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council during the Bush administration, predicted Monday that Americans' sharply increasing dependence on their government to take care of them would have a "terrible toll" on U.S. international competitiveness.

"The thing that's really set the U.S. economy apart from other economies in the world historically has been the economic freedom enjoyed by our citizens," said Miller. "This has been known as the land of opportunity.

"If that becomes instead 'the land of the government dole,' which it looks like it's becoming based on the really horrifying results [in the study]," he said, "then I think what you're going to find is Americans no longer able to compete internationally."

More here

A Message From One Of Our Advertisers

Hello Joe.

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In Memory Of Delegate Page Elmore And Sarah Foxwell

The Foxwell Family and the Eastern Shore are forever grateful for Delegate Page Elmore's support in tougher sex offenders laws here in the state of Maryland.

It's comforting to know Sarah is joined in such great company. Thanks Page.

A Letter To The Editor

Joe, in light of the terrible tragedy with Sam Vincent, and being reminded every day how dangerous our roads are, I just wanted to share my experiences of the last week with you. On three different occasions, not two, not one, THREE, I watched law enforcement vehicles make their own road rules. I was going down a back road and a trooper came up on me lights a flashing at a high rate of speed. He literally came out of no where. Assuming I had done something wrongs I got over. He blew by me. “He must be responding to something”, I thought. As I proceeded on I came into town on the same road and at the convenience store I pulled into their he was. This time out of his car carrying on a very jovial conversation with a young lady at one of those rent a movie things. Unbelievable, he blew by me to do that? Sure there could have been another reason for it but it’s highly unlikely given the timing of it.

The next occasion I found myself going down rt. 13 and looked down as we all do to realize I was going 65. At that instant another trooper blew by me like I was standing still. No lights or anything. As I approached the next intersection I slowed for a red light and looked over at a restaurant to watch the officer get out of his car in civilian clothes. Getting a bite to eat I guess. Finally today I was on my way home when another law enforcement officer again blew by me like I was parked. Again, no lights or anything. Changed lanes with no signals. Even rode people’s bumpers. As I got to the next red light he was stopped there waiting first at the signal. As traffic moved again he flashed lights to get around people he eventually came up on. If there was something he was responding to I’m sure he would have flashed and went through the light when he could. He did not and he was first at the light when I got there.

Point being, I think some of these guys need to be looked at. I don’t claim to know all the protocols and things like that but I’m sure I’m not the only one that watches this “above the law” mentality. There are so many good officers that it’s a shame to see what you could clearly call an abuse of power. After the horrible tragedy of last week we don’t need to be reminded how we need to be more careful on our roadways. I totally respect law enforcement Joe. I am grateful how they place their lives on the lives to protect us all but no one is above the laws we all have to follow. I’m not saying that all of our officers are this way but if you watch things carefully you will see blatant instances like these and its just not right.

It's Raining Oil In Florida And Texas

Kratovil Kickoff Fact Check

Not-So-Independent Congressman Skews Record During Kickoff Tour

KRATOVIL IS NOT THE INDEPENDENT HE CLAIMS TO BE

Independent? Kratovil’s voting record indicates otherwise. According to The Washington Post vote database, Kratovil has been voting with Nancy Pelosi-led democrats in Congress 85 percent of the time, as of June 28, 2010.

KRATOVIL VOTED FOR THE LARGEST INCREASE IN GOVT. SPENDING IN US HISTORY

On his campaign stops last Saturday, Kratovil said the federal government must tighten its belt in the same manner that local governments and individuals have. However, Kratovil voted for the $819 billion stimulus package that has failed to create a single job for Maryland’s First Congressional District.

According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), the cost of the stimulus package could soar even higher, reaching $1 trillion

· According to the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), combining the spending and revenue effects of H.R. 1 upon enactment of the conference report would increase federal budget deficits by $787 billion. (Congressional Budget Office, “Cost estimate for the conference agreement for H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009,” Feb. 13, 2009)

· The package would be financed by borrowing, which would result in additional interest costs. CBO estimated these costs would reach $347 billion for the House-passed version of the stimulus package. When these interest costs are taken into account, the total cost of the package could reach $1trillion. (Letter from Douglas W. Elmendorf, Director, CBO to Rep. Paul Ryan, Jan. 27, 2009)

KRATOVIL WAS FOR THE GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTH CARE BEFORE HE WAS AGAINST IT.

At his campaign stop in Salisbury, Kratovil said he’s not afraid to buck party leadership, especially in regard to his no vote on health care. But Kratovil was a deciding vote in ensuring the health care bill would move forward to a vote.

· Kratovil on “moving the bill forward” would be the first PQ vote in the House: Roll Call 881 – he voted YES on the PQ for the rule on the House HC bill (http://link.sc.states.gop.com/?65-813-2342-125-9722)

House Democrat leadership gave a vulnerable Kratovil a pass on the final health care vote but Kratovil is on the record supporting the legislation throughout the process.

· “[Kratovil]…is on record supporting the public option for health care—though he voted against the House version of the health care bill in the end…” (Emily Esfahani Smith, “Democrat in Danger,” Weekly Standard, 2/22/10)

· “I believe that a public option may help reduce costs by increasing competition and expanding consumer choice…” (“Health care,” Kratovil congressional website, accessed 3/23/10)

· Kratovil signed a far-left, Big Labor-funded group’s petition calling for “a public insurance plan.”

Are Cameras The New Guns?

In response to a flood of Facebook and YouTube videos that depict police abuse, a new trend in law enforcement is gaining popularity. In at least three states, it is now illegal to record any on-duty police officer.

Even if the encounter involves you and may be necessary to your defense, and even if the recording is on a public street where no expectation of privacy exists.

The legal justification for arresting the "shooter" rests on existing wiretapping or eavesdropping laws, with statutes against obstructing law enforcement sometimes cited. Illinois, Massachusetts, and Maryland are among the 12 states in which all parties must consent for a recording to be legal unless, as with TV news crews, it is obvious to all that recording is underway. Since the police do not consent, the camera-wielder can be arrested. Most all-party-consent states also include an exception for recording in public places where "no expectation of privacy exists" (Illinois does not) but in practice this exception is not being recognized.

Massachusetts attorney June Jensen represented Simon Glik who was arrested for such a recording. She explained, "[T]he statute has been misconstrued by Boston police. You could go to the Boston Common and snap pictures and record if you want." Legal scholar and professor Jonathan Turley agrees, "The police are basing this claim on a ridiculous reading of the two-party consent surveillance law - requiring all parties to consent to being taped. I have written in the area of surveillance law and can say that this is utter nonsense."

The courts, however, disagree. A few weeks ago, an Illinois judge rejected a motion to dismiss an eavesdropping charge against Christopher Drew, who recorded his own arrest for selling one-dollar artwork on the streets of Chicago. Although the misdemeanor charges of not having a peddler's license and peddling in a prohibited area were dropped, Drew is being prosecuted for illegal recording, a Class I felony punishable by 4 to 15 years in prison.

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A Message From Candidate Dustin Mills

Dear Friends,

It was with a sad and heavy heart that I heard about the death of Delegate Page
Elmore, a great man and leader for the Eastern Shore. I had the pleasure of knowing
Page and working with him on several occasions; he was a man I considered a mentor
and friend. I always admired the way he carried himself and the easy manner in which he spoke with both opponents and friends. While we did not always agree, Page was truly a stalwart leader in Annapolis. He always represented his district well and was a strong representative for his constituents. He was a man many admired, despite their political affiliation. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Elmore family in their time of grief.

Please keep Delegate Elmore and his family in your prayers as you go throughout your
day, for he will be sorely missed.

Respectfully,
Dustin Mills

Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

THE HEBRON FIREMAN'S CARNIVAL

THE FIREMAN'S CARNIVAL will start June 23rd and run thru July 17th.

Fireman's Carnival will also run Wednesday nights thru Saturday nights. We will be closed Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday nights.

Dates are June 23rd - June 26th, June 30th-July 3rd, July 7th- July 10th, and July 14th - July 17th.

All drawings will be held on the last night, July 17th.

FIREWORKS WILL BE HELD JULY 3RD, and start at dusk.

Food starts 6:30 p.m., and the rides start 7:15 p.m.

Wrist Bands for rides are only $12.00, for all night.

$10,000 GIVE-A-WAY

Great food, homemade oyster sandwiches, crab cakes, and hamburgers. Also hot dogs, French fries, pizza, chicken nuggets, clam strips, and funnel cakes, also there will be crab balls and shrimpies. We have sodas and soft ice cream. Food and fun for all.

Come ride our rides, and have some fun, and you can ride all the rides all night. Don't forget to try your luck at Bingo, or many of our other games.

Invitation

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED

WICOMICO YOUTH & CIVIC CENTER
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE NEW FLOOR
IN THE NORMANDY ARENA

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 10:00 A.M.

Your Hosts: The Honorable Norman H. Conway
Delegate, Sub-District 38B

The Honorable Richard M. Pollitt, Jr.
Wicomico County Executive

Location: Normandy Arena, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Salisbury, MD

RSVP: jfineran@wicomicocounty.org
410-548-1974

A New Dr. Seuss Book

I do not like this Uncle Sam, I do not like his health care scam.

I do not like these dirty crooks, or how they lie and cook the books.

I do not like when Congress steals,

I do not like their secret deals.

I do not like this speaker Nan ,

I do not like this 'YES WE CAN'.

I do not like this spending spree,

I'm smart, I know that nothing's free,

I do not like your smug replies, when I complain about your lies.

I do not like this kind of hope.

I do not like it you BIG Dope.

I do not like it NOPE, NOPE, NOPE!

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO ATTEND 2010 MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE CONVENTION, OFFER KEYNOTE ADDRESS

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will attend the 2010 Maryland Municipal League (MML) Convention in Ocean City today and deliver keynote remarks tomorrow evening. MML is a voluntary, non-profit, nonpartisan association controlled and maintained by city and town governments that works to strengthen and support municipal government through advocacy and the development of effective leadership.

Governor O’Malley has attended the convention every year as Governor, and delivered the keynote remarks each year as well.

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to attend, offer keynote at MML Convention

WHEN: TODAY, Tuesday, June 29, 2010
11:30 a.m. Governor to walk through Convention floor (Exhibit Hall C)
7:00 p.m. Governor to deliver keynote address (Grand Ballroom)

WHERE: Ocean City Convention Center
4001 Coastal Highway
Ocean City, MD

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY TO CONVENE ROUNDTABLE TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL IMPACT OF GULF OIL LEAK ON MARYLAND WATERS AND BUSINESSES

Governor to convene panel of experts, local business owners, environmental scientists at Ocean City bayside restaurant

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will convene a panel of state officials, environmental scientists, local business owners, and other experts to discuss the possibility of the Gulf oil leak impacting Maryland waters and businesses. The group will also discuss response capacities in the event that oil does reach Maryland waters.

The Governor will convene this roundtable discussion along the bay in Ocean City, and later will join officials from the Maryland Department of the Environment to demonstrate the laying of protective boom in the water.

WHAT: Governor O’Malley to convene roundtable to discuss Gulf oil scenarios

WHEN: TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m.

WHERE: Fish Tales
2207 Herring Way
Ocean City

Great News From The Salisbury Kennel Club

Animal Thoughts

A Letter To The Editor

Joe,

I recently had a situation at a local dentist office in Salisbury that I wanted to make aware to the community and possibly other patients of this office. I would greatly appreciate it if you would post this. I went in for a regular dental cleaning at Merritt Mill Dental several weeks ago and everything went as usual. The following day I received a text message from someone. I was not sure who it was at the time. Come to find out it was a employee of Merritt Mill Dental. I quickly learned that this young man went into my medical file and got my cell phone number.

I called the dentist office to speak to a supervisor and the young man that text me hung up on me when I told him who I was. I called the office back and insisted to speak to a supervisor immediately. A supervisor got on the phone and I explained the situation to her. She completely minimized the situation and stated sometimes patients exchange numbers with employees and give them permission to call or text them. I explained to the supervisor that I am a happily married and faithful woman and a mother of two children. The supervisor's response to me was that she would speak to the employee and have him call me to apologize. To my knowledge no disciplinary action was taken and the young man is still employed there.

I am completely outraged by this office's conduct. If this young man went into my file to get my cell phone number, what other information did he take?! My purpose of posting this on your blog is to make other people aware that this had occurred. I'm sure I'm not the first person he's done this to and probably wont be the last.

5 DAYS LATER!!!!!

Siggers will try to unseat Cane

Back on June 24th, Salisbury News provided this information. Hey Greg Bassett, Joe Carmean, THIS is why they call PRINT a dinosaur! Oh, I know, you didn't have room to print it. You couldn't get a hold of Siggers. The Press was stuck. Spell Check wasn't working.

Truth, you have next to no staff left, you're not using your own Press to print daily papers any more, your advertisers are coming to Salisbury News and while this "one man show" continues to prove our sources are not only better, they're more reliable. The only reason the Daily Times is still afloat is because they're backed by Gannett. If they had to survive on their own they would have shut down 2 years ago.

It just amazes me that people continue to pay for a newspaper that takes five days to provide LOCAL information they read here to start with. I mean, we do most the the work for them to start with. They see news pop up here and they decide which article they want to run with, get more details and provide the verbose version of what we already delivered, now up to five days in advance.

It sure is a nice luxury to have 5 days to do research on local news. Then again, (in this case) who really gives a crap.

CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

One day I had lunch with some friends. Jim, a short, balding golfer type about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch.

When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Jim who said, “Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate.”

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast. “Along with heated apple pie,” Jim added, completely unabashed.

We tried to act quite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time, but when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.

I couldn't take my eyes off Jim as his pie a-la-mode went down. The other guys couldn't believe it. They ate their lunches silently and grinned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Jim. I lunched on white meat tuna. He ordered a parfait.

I smiled. He asked if he amused me.
I answered, “Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?”

He laughed and said, “I'm tasting all that is Possible.

“I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should. But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.

“This year I realized how old I was. (He grinned) I haven't been this old before. So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

“There are too many golf courses I haven't played. I've not laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes.

“I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.

“I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

“I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain. I need to feel wind on my face. I want to be in love again.

“So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner, then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner, because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire. I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired.”

With that, I called the waitress over. “I've changed my mind,” I said. “I want what he is having, only add some more whipped cream!”

SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 6/28 vs. LAKEWOOD

TICKETS FOR THE JULY 4TH GAME AGAINST HICKORY ARE MOVING QUICKLY. TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED BY CALLING 410-219-3112.


PREVIEW: The Shorebirds wrap up the homestand with game five against the BlueClaws. Last night, Lakewood starter Matt Way allowed two hits over six innings to earn his seventh win of the season. The Shorebirds managed a total of five hits.

1-FOR-20: Kieron Pope is 1-for-20 over the last five games. He is 1-for-15 in the series.

7 RUNS SCORED IN 7 GAMES: Ty Kelly has scored seven runs in the last seven games. Kelly hitting .346 over the last 10 games.

BEST MONTH?: A win tonight would give the Shorebirds their 12th win in June, tied with April for the most in a month this season. The Shorebirds went 12-10 in April and 10-20 in May. The ‘Birds are 11-11 in June.

TOP DOUBLES TEAMS: Lakewood and Delmarva are one and two in the league in doubles. Lakewood is first with 161 while Delmarva is second with 150. Garabez Rosa is tied for sixth in the circuit with 22 two-baggers.

WALK LEADERS: The Shorebirds lead the South Atlantic League in walks (256). Lexington is second in the league with 255. Conley is second in the league (52) while Kelly is fifth in the SAL (38).

SECOND HALF HISTORY: Here are the Shorebirds records in the second half since 2005: 30-37 (2009), 40-30 (2008), 34-35 (2007), 27-42 (2006), 42-27 (2005), 34-35 (2004). The ‘Birds won the second half crown in 2005. The ‘Birds are one game over .500 since the 2004 season in the second half (207-206).

SHOREBIRDS AND BLUECLAWS POSTPONED ON MONDAY NIGHT
Shorebirds Play West Virginia Power In Charleston on Tuesday

Salisbury, Md. – Due to an intense storm, the Shorebirds and the BlueClaws were unable to begin the series finale at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Monday night. A make up date will be announced at a later date.

The Shorebirds travel to Charleston, West Virginia to begin a five-game series at Appalachian Power Park on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m.

The ‘Birds return to Perdue Stadium on July 4th for an Independence Day Bash. For tickets and information, call the Shorebirds Box Office at 410-219-3112.

Highlighted Events This Week In Wicomico Schools

June 28-29
Registration for Secondary Summer School; Classes June 30-Aug. 6
Parkside High School

Registration for Wicomico County Secondary Summer School will be held June 28 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and June 29 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). Registration will be held at Parkside High School; use the bus ramp entrance across from the Ward Museum. Students must bring a copy of their report card to register. Courses will meet June 30-Aug. 6 for remedial classes and original credit classes (Algebra II/Trig and Geometry). In-county, remedial per course tuition is free for students receiving free meals/$50 for students receiving reduced price meals/$100 for all others. Out-of-county tuition is $160 per course. Original credit courses are $200 in-county, $325 out-of-county. Call Summer School at 410-677-5289.

Tuesday, June 29
Special Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education Office

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 29. The main item on the agenda will be the approval of the fiscal 2011 budget. 410-677-4561.

Pair Hunted After Shooting Leaves Cops 'Critical'

Helicopters, dozens of officers search for suspect, female driver in Tampa

TAMPA — Two Tampa police officers were shot and critically wounded Tuesday during a traffic stop, prompting a major hunt for the car's two occupants.

Citing hospital sources, two TV stations reported that one of the officers had died. However, there was no official confirmation.

The car was pulled over because it did not have a visible tag, police said, and it was discovered one of the occupants was wanted on an arrest warrant, according to the St. Petersburg Times.

Tampa Police spokeswoman Laura McElroy said the officer called for back-up after a background check revealed the male passenger in the car was wanted for a misdemeanor.

The car was being driven by a woman but the shooting, which happened just after 2:15 a.m. at 50th Street and 23rd Avenue, is believed to have been carried out by a male passenger, police told the Times.

McElroy said the two officers were transported to the hospital in "extremely critical condition."

'Threat to the community'
Police said they think they know the identities of the car's occupants, but did not release their names. "Our first and foremost concern is to catch these suspects,'' said McElroy, according to the Times. "They're certainly a threat to the community.''

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Russia: U.S. Spy Ring Allegations 'Baseless'

WASHINGTON — U.S. allegations that Russian spies have been working under cover in the U.S. for years are "baseless and improper," Russia's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, adding that their arrests are a throwback to the Cold War.

The ministry said in a statement that U.S. actions were unfounded and pursued "unseemly goals." It voiced regret that the arrests came even though President Obama recently hailed a reset in ties between the former Cold War foes, and just days after Russian President Dmitry Medvedev visited Washington .

Sergei Lavrov, Russia's foreign minister, also told reporters in Jerusalem that Moscow is awaiting an explanation from the U.S. and that it is studying the allegations, Interfax news agency reported.

"The subect was not explained to us. I hope they will explain," Lavrov said. "The choice of timing was particularly graceful."

Russia's foreign intelligence service and the chief spokesman for Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told Reuters they had no comment on the allegations.

The Justice Department announced Monday that 10 people had been arrested and face charges of spying for the Russian government. Allegedly the suspects were tasked with penetrating U.S. policymaking circles and hiding "all connections between themselves and Russia" by posing as civilians.

They have American names like Cynthia Murphy, but the U.S. says they are actually Russian secret agents whose "deep cover" stretched back 20 years and included scenes from a bad spy novel — including code words and document exchanges at public areas like New York's Central Park.

GO HERE to read more.

Coming Up Soon On The Wicomico School Calendar

Thursday, July 8
Final Opportunity to Walk Through Old JMB, Preview Auction Items
Old James M. Bennett High School

The Wicomico County Board of Education will offer to alumni (and their guests) of James M. Bennett High School a final opportunity to walk through the old school from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, July 8.

The school year ended at old JMB on June 11, and since then teachers and staff members have moved to the new JMB in preparation for its opening on Aug. 30. The school system is now in the process of collecting any surplus equipment and furniture from the building for the school system auction that will be held at old JMB starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 10. Those who take the tour will also have the chance to preview the auction items from JMB and throughout the school system. (A list of auction items is now posted in Top Stories at www.wcboe.org.)

The July 8 tour will be the last opportunity for former JMB students and guests to walk through the building; it will be closed in preparation for demolition later this year.

Saturday, July 10
Board of Education Auction
James M. Bennett High

The Board of Education's annual auction will take place at the original James M. Bennett High School starting at 9 a.m. A list of auction items is posted at www.wcboe.org under Top Stories.

Friday, July 16
School Readiness Fair
Pemberton Elementary School

The annual School Readiness Fair for young children and their families will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, July 16, at Pemberton Elementary School. This will be an opportunity for children and their parents/guardians to meet representatives of their schools and local community organizations, pick up teaching materials, and learn about school bus safety from Buster the Bus. The Readiness Fair will include free dinner, door prizes, real school bus rides, games and crafts. Call 410-677-4580 to register as an exhibitor or to get more information.

Tuesday, July 20, 4 p.m. [NEW TIME]
Board of Education Meeting
Board of Education Office

The July meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Board of Education Office. (This meeting has been rescheduled from the regular meeting date of July 13 and had previously been scheduled for July 6.) The July Board meeting includes the annual reorganization of the Board and the election of a president and vice president. 410-677-4561.

Wednesday, Aug. 4
5th Annual NAACP Back-to-School Rally
Salisbury Middle School

The Wicomico County Branch of the NAACP will hold its 5th annual Back-to-School Rally at Salisbury Middle School from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. Every summer for the past five years, families and Wicomico County students in prekindergarten-grade 8 have had a chance to get pumped up and prepared for the coming school year at the rally. Students will be encouraged to begin the school year with a commitment to attend classes and succeed in all their course work and activities. Mark Thompson will be master of ceremonies for the program, which will include an inspiring presentation and entertainment. The community is invited to attend this and all NAACP events. Monetary donations and/or contributions are needed for this event, which aims to provide 300 students with school supplies. Needed items include pencils, spiral notebooks, paper, pens, tissue packs, hand sanitizer, etc. For information or to make a donation of funds or school supplies, please call the Wicomico County Chapter of the NAACP at 410-543-4187.

List Of Items For Board Of Education Auction, Taking Place July 10

The Board of Education's annual auction will take place at the original James M. Bennett High School starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 10.

The school system is now in the process of collecting any surplus equipment and furniture from the old James M. Bennett High School building for the school system auction.

The Wicomico County Board of Education will offer to alumni (and their guests) of James M. Bennett High School a final opportunity to walk through the old school from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Those who take the tour will also have the chance to preview the auction items from JMB and throughout the school system.

The July 8 tour will be the last opportunity for former JMB students and guests to walk through the building; it will be closed in preparation for demolition later this year.

Auction List Here