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Friday, May 28, 2010
BICYCLE ACROBATICS
This doesn't seem to be possible, but they are very good.
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June 3rd Agenda - City Of Salisbury Work Session
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA
JUNE 3, 2010
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
9:30 a.m. Follow-up discussion – City of Salisbury Comprehensive Plan – Jack Lenox
11:00 a.m. Sidewalk Café Permit Fees – Bill Holland
JUNE 3, 2010
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
9:30 a.m. Follow-up discussion – City of Salisbury Comprehensive Plan – Jack Lenox
11:00 a.m. Sidewalk Café Permit Fees – Bill Holland
Jail vs. Nursing Homes
Let's put the seniors in jail, and the criminals in a nursing home.
This way the seniors would have access to showers, hobbies, and walks, they'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc. and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes, and bring their meals and snacks to their cell. They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight room,spiritual counselling, pool, and education, simple clothing, shoes, slippers, P.J.'s and legal aid would be free, on request.
Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens.
Each senior could have a P.C., T.V., Radio, and daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors, to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct, that would be strictly adhered to.
The "criminals" would get cold food, be left all alone, and unsupervised.
Lights off at 8 pm, and showers once a week.
Live in a tiny room, and pay $5000.00 per month and have no hope of ever getting out.
Justice for all.
This way the seniors would have access to showers, hobbies, and walks, they'd receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs etc. and they'd receive money instead of paying it out.
They would have constant video monitoring, so they could be helped instantly, if they fell, or needed assistance.
Bedding would be washed twice a week, and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.
A guard would check on them every 20 minutes, and bring their meals and snacks to their cell. They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose.
They would have access to a library, weight room,spiritual counselling, pool, and education, simple clothing, shoes, slippers, P.J.'s and legal aid would be free, on request.
Private, secure rooms for all, with an exercise outdoor yard, with gardens.
Each senior could have a P.C., T.V., Radio, and daily phone calls.
There would be a board of directors, to hear complaints, and the guards would have a code of conduct, that would be strictly adhered to.
The "criminals" would get cold food, be left all alone, and unsupervised.
Lights off at 8 pm, and showers once a week.
Live in a tiny room, and pay $5000.00 per month and have no hope of ever getting out.
Justice for all.
Oil Spill Keeps Fla. Panhandle Beaches Off List
Possibility of tar balls knocks popular beaches from annual survey
Tar balls are not a favorite among beach-goers. And with the oil slick creeping closer to shore along parts of the Gulf coast, there's a chance the gunk could become a reality along Florida's Panhandle. And already this tar-ball effect has bumped the Panhandle beaches off this year's Top 10 Best Beaches list.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Best Beaches list, put together by Stephen Leatherman of the Laboratory for Coastal Research, International Hurricane Research Center, which is part of Florida International University in Miami.
"The Panhandle beaches are some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world," Leatherman told LiveScience. "But because they are so close to the oil spill, I couldn't take the chance to put them on the list this year."
GO HERE to read more.
Tar balls are not a favorite among beach-goers. And with the oil slick creeping closer to shore along parts of the Gulf coast, there's a chance the gunk could become a reality along Florida's Panhandle. And already this tar-ball effect has bumped the Panhandle beaches off this year's Top 10 Best Beaches list.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Best Beaches list, put together by Stephen Leatherman of the Laboratory for Coastal Research, International Hurricane Research Center, which is part of Florida International University in Miami.
"The Panhandle beaches are some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world," Leatherman told LiveScience. "But because they are so close to the oil spill, I couldn't take the chance to put them on the list this year."
GO HERE to read more.
Hook, Line and Sinker
Free Fishing Derby on June 5 at Salisbury City Park
(Salisbury, MD) Cast your rod at Salisbury City Park on Saturday, June 5 during the Annual Youth Fishing Derby. This free event is open to children 15 and under. Registration will begin at 8:30am (advanced registration is not necessary), and fishing starts promptly at 9:00am. Each child must bring their own rod and bait. Several catch and release contests are planned. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the biggest fish, most fish caught, youngest angler, most unusual catch and more.
As an added component, children participating may qualify for a unique category and win a guided fishing trip sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Last year 12 children throughout the state won trips donated by Maryland charter boat captains, which are currently being scheduled and will take place throughout the summer.
In preparation for the Derby, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will help stock the pond at Salisbury City Park. Approximately 500 Blue Gills will join the pond’s current inhabitants including Catfish, Large-Mouth Bass, Perch and Carp.
For more information on this year’s fishing derby or the stocking of the pond please contact Program Director Andy Kitzrow at 410-548-4900 ext. 109 or email akitzrow@wicomicocounty.org.
(Salisbury, MD) Cast your rod at Salisbury City Park on Saturday, June 5 during the Annual Youth Fishing Derby. This free event is open to children 15 and under. Registration will begin at 8:30am (advanced registration is not necessary), and fishing starts promptly at 9:00am. Each child must bring their own rod and bait. Several catch and release contests are planned. Prizes and trophies will be awarded for the biggest fish, most fish caught, youngest angler, most unusual catch and more.
As an added component, children participating may qualify for a unique category and win a guided fishing trip sponsored by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Last year 12 children throughout the state won trips donated by Maryland charter boat captains, which are currently being scheduled and will take place throughout the summer.
In preparation for the Derby, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will help stock the pond at Salisbury City Park. Approximately 500 Blue Gills will join the pond’s current inhabitants including Catfish, Large-Mouth Bass, Perch and Carp.
For more information on this year’s fishing derby or the stocking of the pond please contact Program Director Andy Kitzrow at 410-548-4900 ext. 109 or email akitzrow@wicomicocounty.org.
POLICE INVESTIGATING APPARENT HOMICIDE IN DORCHESTER CO.
(Federalsburg, MD) – State and local police continue to investigate an early morning shooting in Dorchester County that left one man dead and another injured.
The deceased victim is identified as Charles W. Peterson, 57, of the 6700-block of Bailey Store Road, Federalsburg, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured victim is also an adult male, but is not being identified at this time.
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Dorchester County sheriff’s deputies and Maryland state troopers were dispatched to a trailer park in the 6700-block of Bailey Store Road, Federalsburg, Md. for the report of a shooting. A 9-1-1 call was received from a relative of the wounded victim, who reported the shooting after being called by him.
Police found the deceased male in the residence. The wounded victim was also there and was flown by a Maryland State Police helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment of apparent gunshot wounds.
Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators responded to the scene, as did crime scene technicians from the State Police Forensic Sciences Division. Processing of the scene is continuing.
The preliminary investigation indicates that more than one male suspect entered the house before 6:00 a.m. today and shot both men. A motive has not been identified and it is unknown if anything was taken from the residence. However, investigators do not believe this is a random crime.
The crime scene is in a trailer in a small trailer park about five miles from Federalsburg. Police are continuing to interview other residents in the area.
Assisting Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators with this continuing investigation are detectives from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the State Police Easton Barracks Criminal Investigation Section, and members of the Dorchester County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the confidential tips line at the Easton Barracks at 410-819-4796.
The deceased victim is identified as Charles W. Peterson, 57, of the 6700-block of Bailey Store Road, Federalsburg, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The injured victim is also an adult male, but is not being identified at this time.
Shortly before 6:00 a.m. today, Dorchester County sheriff’s deputies and Maryland state troopers were dispatched to a trailer park in the 6700-block of Bailey Store Road, Federalsburg, Md. for the report of a shooting. A 9-1-1 call was received from a relative of the wounded victim, who reported the shooting after being called by him.
Police found the deceased male in the residence. The wounded victim was also there and was flown by a Maryland State Police helicopter to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment of apparent gunshot wounds.
Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators responded to the scene, as did crime scene technicians from the State Police Forensic Sciences Division. Processing of the scene is continuing.
The preliminary investigation indicates that more than one male suspect entered the house before 6:00 a.m. today and shot both men. A motive has not been identified and it is unknown if anything was taken from the residence. However, investigators do not believe this is a random crime.
The crime scene is in a trailer in a small trailer park about five miles from Federalsburg. Police are continuing to interview other residents in the area.
Assisting Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators with this continuing investigation are detectives from the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office, investigators from the State Police Easton Barracks Criminal Investigation Section, and members of the Dorchester County State’s Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the confidential tips line at the Easton Barracks at 410-819-4796.
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY APPOINTS THREE TRIAL COURT JUDGES
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor O’Malley announced the elevation of the Honorable Jan M. Alexander to the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, the appointment of V. Michael Whelan to the Circuit Court for Cecil County, and the appointment of Karen Christy Holt Chesser to the St. Mary’s County District Court. Judge Alexander will fill a new vacancy on the Circuit Court created by the General Assembly. Mr. Whelan will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Dexter M. Thompson, Jr. Ms. Chesser will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable John F. Slade, III.
“I am proud to appoint Jan Alexander, Michael Whelan, and Christy Chesser to serve as trial court judges,” said Governor O’Malley. “Each of these candidates has the strong work ethic, dedication to justice, and even temperament necessary to be an excellent judge.”
Since 2002, Mr. Alexander has been an Associate Judge for the District Court for Baltimore County. Before his appointment to the District Court, Judge Alexander was a prosecutor for 14 years. While working for the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, he served on the Sex Offense Task Force, supervised the Central Booking Intake Unit, supervised Felony Trials, and ultimately was the Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Division. Judge Alexander also worked as a litigation associate in private practice, handling cases regarding domestic relations, trusts and estates, contracts, and torts.
Judge Alexander has been active in the betterment of the legal profession, serving as Secretary of the Harry A. Cole Judicial Council, and on various committees of the Monumental City Bar Association. In addition, he has taught a trial advocacy course at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Judge Alexander earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Upon graduation, he clerked for the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City.
Mr. Whelan has practiced law in Elkton, Maryland since 1979. His practice focuses primarily on criminal law, trusts and estates, and real estate law, but he also has handled cases involving bankruptcy law, torts, Social Security law, and other civil matters. Since 1992, he has been counsel to the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company. Prior to entering private practice on a full-time basis in 1990, Mr. Whelan prosecuted crimes in Cecil and Prince George’s Counties. He worked as a part-time Assistant State’s Attorney for Cecil County for 11 years. He also worked for several years as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County.
Mr. Whelan is active in his community and in professional associations. He is a past president of the Cecil County Bar Association and the Cecilton Lions Club. In 1994, he helped found the Cecilton Lions Charities, a charitable organization. Mr. Whelan earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Ms. Chesser has practiced law her entire career in St. Mary’s County, and since 2006, she has been the County Attorney for St. Mary’s County. In that capacity, she regularly represents the County in District and Circuit Courts, and she advises County departments and the Board of County Commissioners on topics such as land use, zoning, contracts, and public safety. Ms. Chesser spent 10 years as a prosecutor in the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, including 8 years as Deputy State’s Attorney. Through the St. Mary’s County Family Law Clinic, she spent several years assisting clients who represented themselves in court.
Ms. Chesser has been involved in community and professional organizations. For many years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Marcey House, a substance abuse treatment facility. Currently, she participates in the professionalism course given to all new lawyers admitted to the Maryland Bar. Ms. Chesser earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.
Judge Alexander, Mr. Whelan, and Ms. Chesser were nominated by the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions. More information about the nominating commissions can be found at http://www.gov.state.md.us/executiveorders/01.01.2008.04eo.pdf.
“I am proud to appoint Jan Alexander, Michael Whelan, and Christy Chesser to serve as trial court judges,” said Governor O’Malley. “Each of these candidates has the strong work ethic, dedication to justice, and even temperament necessary to be an excellent judge.”
Since 2002, Mr. Alexander has been an Associate Judge for the District Court for Baltimore County. Before his appointment to the District Court, Judge Alexander was a prosecutor for 14 years. While working for the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office, he served on the Sex Offense Task Force, supervised the Central Booking Intake Unit, supervised Felony Trials, and ultimately was the Division Chief of the Misdemeanor Trial Division. Judge Alexander also worked as a litigation associate in private practice, handling cases regarding domestic relations, trusts and estates, contracts, and torts.
Judge Alexander has been active in the betterment of the legal profession, serving as Secretary of the Harry A. Cole Judicial Council, and on various committees of the Monumental City Bar Association. In addition, he has taught a trial advocacy course at the University of Baltimore School of Law. Judge Alexander earned his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Upon graduation, he clerked for the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City.
Mr. Whelan has practiced law in Elkton, Maryland since 1979. His practice focuses primarily on criminal law, trusts and estates, and real estate law, but he also has handled cases involving bankruptcy law, torts, Social Security law, and other civil matters. Since 1992, he has been counsel to the Cecilton Volunteer Fire Company. Prior to entering private practice on a full-time basis in 1990, Mr. Whelan prosecuted crimes in Cecil and Prince George’s Counties. He worked as a part-time Assistant State’s Attorney for Cecil County for 11 years. He also worked for several years as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County.
Mr. Whelan is active in his community and in professional associations. He is a past president of the Cecil County Bar Association and the Cecilton Lions Club. In 1994, he helped found the Cecilton Lions Charities, a charitable organization. Mr. Whelan earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law.
Ms. Chesser has practiced law her entire career in St. Mary’s County, and since 2006, she has been the County Attorney for St. Mary’s County. In that capacity, she regularly represents the County in District and Circuit Courts, and she advises County departments and the Board of County Commissioners on topics such as land use, zoning, contracts, and public safety. Ms. Chesser spent 10 years as a prosecutor in the St. Mary’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, including 8 years as Deputy State’s Attorney. Through the St. Mary’s County Family Law Clinic, she spent several years assisting clients who represented themselves in court.
Ms. Chesser has been involved in community and professional organizations. For many years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Marcey House, a substance abuse treatment facility. Currently, she participates in the professionalism course given to all new lawyers admitted to the Maryland Bar. Ms. Chesser earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law.
Judge Alexander, Mr. Whelan, and Ms. Chesser were nominated by the Trial Courts Judicial Nominating Commissions. More information about the nominating commissions can be found at http://www.gov.state.md.us/executiveorders/01.01.2008.04eo.pdf.
DART Celebrates 20 Years Of Resort Transit Service
DART Kicks Off 2010 Season Today
Rehoboth Beach -- Delaware Transit Corporation Executive Director Stephen Kingsberry joined numerous area officials and dignitaries to officially recognize the start of the summer 2010 resort transit season today. DART's Resort Transit Service provides a transportation solution for those who want to go to the beach without the headaches and stress of driving their own vehicle, while also easing traffic and parking issues in Delaware's coastal beach communities. Last year, DART provided more than 329,000 passenger trips and transported over 3,000 bikes.
"Summer is about slowing down and relaxation, not worrying about traffic," said Stephen Kingsberry, Executive Director of the Delaware Transit Corporation. "For less than the cost of a gallon of gasoline, $2.10, you can purchase an All-Day Pass that gives you unlimited trips to the boardwalk, the outlets, and even Ocean City."
DART First State operates its Resort Transit Service on seven transit routes in the resort area serving Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Ruddertowne, Bethany Beach, Fenwick, Lewes, Georgetown, Long Neck, and Ocean City, Maryland. The service operates seven days a week through Sunday, September 19. All DART buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks. Today, DART is also launching 11 new buses into service for Resort Transit. By the height of the season Resort Transit will have a total of 22 new buses operating.
Visitors are encouraged to use DART's Park & Ride lot located just off of Route 1 on Shuttle Road, just north of the entrance to Rehoboth Avenue. Parking rates are $7 per car per day and everyone in the car receives a free daily pass. For customers not using the Park & Ride, a daily pass can be purchased for $2.10.
DART will also be offering its Route 305 - Beach Connection with service between Wilmington and Rehoboth on modern, comfortable motor coaches. Stops include Rodney Square, Wilmington Amtrak Station, Christiana Mall, Smyrna Rest Stop, Scarborough Road Park & Ride in Dover, Milford Super Wal-Mart, and the Rehoboth Park & Ride.
The Route 305 Beach Connection operates Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays through Labor Day. The comfortable motor coaches offer 45 seats, two wheelchair positions along with under coach storage compartments for beach gear and luggage. The fares for Route 305 Beach Connection are $7.50 per one-way trip from Wilmington and $4.50 from Dover. Passengers are encouraged to purchase an "Anywhere Pass" for $9.45, which is a daily pass valid on Route 305 and all of the Resort Transit routes.
Rehoboth Beach -- Delaware Transit Corporation Executive Director Stephen Kingsberry joined numerous area officials and dignitaries to officially recognize the start of the summer 2010 resort transit season today. DART's Resort Transit Service provides a transportation solution for those who want to go to the beach without the headaches and stress of driving their own vehicle, while also easing traffic and parking issues in Delaware's coastal beach communities. Last year, DART provided more than 329,000 passenger trips and transported over 3,000 bikes.
"Summer is about slowing down and relaxation, not worrying about traffic," said Stephen Kingsberry, Executive Director of the Delaware Transit Corporation. "For less than the cost of a gallon of gasoline, $2.10, you can purchase an All-Day Pass that gives you unlimited trips to the boardwalk, the outlets, and even Ocean City."
DART First State operates its Resort Transit Service on seven transit routes in the resort area serving Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Ruddertowne, Bethany Beach, Fenwick, Lewes, Georgetown, Long Neck, and Ocean City, Maryland. The service operates seven days a week through Sunday, September 19. All DART buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks. Today, DART is also launching 11 new buses into service for Resort Transit. By the height of the season Resort Transit will have a total of 22 new buses operating.
Visitors are encouraged to use DART's Park & Ride lot located just off of Route 1 on Shuttle Road, just north of the entrance to Rehoboth Avenue. Parking rates are $7 per car per day and everyone in the car receives a free daily pass. For customers not using the Park & Ride, a daily pass can be purchased for $2.10.
DART will also be offering its Route 305 - Beach Connection with service between Wilmington and Rehoboth on modern, comfortable motor coaches. Stops include Rodney Square, Wilmington Amtrak Station, Christiana Mall, Smyrna Rest Stop, Scarborough Road Park & Ride in Dover, Milford Super Wal-Mart, and the Rehoboth Park & Ride.
The Route 305 Beach Connection operates Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays through Labor Day. The comfortable motor coaches offer 45 seats, two wheelchair positions along with under coach storage compartments for beach gear and luggage. The fares for Route 305 Beach Connection are $7.50 per one-way trip from Wilmington and $4.50 from Dover. Passengers are encouraged to purchase an "Anywhere Pass" for $9.45, which is a daily pass valid on Route 305 and all of the Resort Transit routes.
GOVERNOR MARTIN O'MALLEY'S PUBLIC SCHEDULE
Monday, May 31, 2010 – Memorial Day
7:00 p.m. Governor O’Malley to offer keynote remarks at the Stephen Decatur High School graduation ceremony.
Location: Roland E. Powell Convention Center, 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City.
Playground Dedication
Pinehurst Elementary School
All of Pinehurst Elementary School, along with special guests, will be out on the playground at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, for the dedication of the Everybody Playspace playground. Some of the donors to the $80,000 project, school officials, alumni and past principals have been invited. After comments, key people in the effort to create the Everybody Playspace at Pinehurst, including Mary Ashanti, will cut the ribbon, and the children will walk through the playspace on their way to take part in field day.
Mrs. Ashanti started this after the death of her grandson, Cameron, with a generous donation. Mrs. Karen Maul and Mrs. Carol Donovan both have special children and have helped tremendously with the fund raising. This is an $80,000 project and it's all be paid through fund-raising and donations.
Pinehurst Elementary School was one of the first schools in Wicomico County to become 100% handicapped accessible. As a result, Pinehurst became the central location for the education of disabled children. Our mission here at Pinehurst is to provide all students with opportunities to develop self-discipline, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude; and each student is a valued individual with unique needs. Up to this point, our disabled students were not able to participate in many of the outdoor activities, independently or with non-disabled classmates, due to the accessibility of our current playground equipment.
The Everybody Playspace will address this issue and our disabled children will be on level terms with others and gain confidence to expand their boundaries, through exploration, problem solving and discovery. Furthermore, this project will be used as a model for other schools to promote and demonstrate that all students, regardless of limitations, can take part in activities that our normal population experiences almost every day.
All of Pinehurst Elementary School, along with special guests, will be out on the playground at 10 a.m. Friday, May 28, for the dedication of the Everybody Playspace playground. Some of the donors to the $80,000 project, school officials, alumni and past principals have been invited. After comments, key people in the effort to create the Everybody Playspace at Pinehurst, including Mary Ashanti, will cut the ribbon, and the children will walk through the playspace on their way to take part in field day.
Mrs. Ashanti started this after the death of her grandson, Cameron, with a generous donation. Mrs. Karen Maul and Mrs. Carol Donovan both have special children and have helped tremendously with the fund raising. This is an $80,000 project and it's all be paid through fund-raising and donations.
Pinehurst Elementary School was one of the first schools in Wicomico County to become 100% handicapped accessible. As a result, Pinehurst became the central location for the education of disabled children. Our mission here at Pinehurst is to provide all students with opportunities to develop self-discipline, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude; and each student is a valued individual with unique needs. Up to this point, our disabled students were not able to participate in many of the outdoor activities, independently or with non-disabled classmates, due to the accessibility of our current playground equipment.
The Everybody Playspace will address this issue and our disabled children will be on level terms with others and gain confidence to expand their boundaries, through exploration, problem solving and discovery. Furthermore, this project will be used as a model for other schools to promote and demonstrate that all students, regardless of limitations, can take part in activities that our normal population experiences almost every day.
CRAWDADS EDGE SHOREBIRDS 3-1 IN FINALE TO WIN SERIES
‘Birds Open Four Game Series at Perdue on Friday
Hickory, N.C. – The Hickory Crawdads plated two runs on three Shorebirds errors in the sixth inning to top the ‘Birds in the finale, 3-1, on Thursday night at L.P. Frans Stadium. The Shorebirds went just 1-for-11 at the plate with runners in scoring position.
The Crawdads took a 1-0 lead in the third inning. After Luis Noel retired the first two batters, Joe Bonadonna singled to right field. Then, Leury Garcia lifted a triple to right-center field to plate Bonadonna from first.
The Shorebirds tied the contest in the sixth inning. Ty Kelly led off with a bunt single and reached second on a wild throw to first by Matt West. Brian Conley then placed a sacrifice bunt down to advance Kelly to third. Kieron Pope followed with a chopper up the middle to score Kelly.
The Crawdads responded in the home half of the sixth. Leury Garcia reached on an error by Tyler Stampone. Then, Travis Adair placed a bunt towards the mound and Luis Noel fired the throw off the back of Adair, allowing Garcia to score. After a passed ball moved Adair to third, he scored on a single by Miguel Velazquez to stretch the lead to 3-1.
Robbie Ross earned the win in seven stellar innings. He allowed seven hits and an unearned run. Shorebirds starter Luis Noel picked up the loss in six innings of work. Noel allowed only five hits and one earned run.
The Delmarva Shorebirds return to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Friday night to begin a four-game series against the Lakewood BlueClaws. LHP Nathan Moreau will make the start in game one for Delmarva.
Hickory, N.C. – The Hickory Crawdads plated two runs on three Shorebirds errors in the sixth inning to top the ‘Birds in the finale, 3-1, on Thursday night at L.P. Frans Stadium. The Shorebirds went just 1-for-11 at the plate with runners in scoring position.
The Crawdads took a 1-0 lead in the third inning. After Luis Noel retired the first two batters, Joe Bonadonna singled to right field. Then, Leury Garcia lifted a triple to right-center field to plate Bonadonna from first.
The Shorebirds tied the contest in the sixth inning. Ty Kelly led off with a bunt single and reached second on a wild throw to first by Matt West. Brian Conley then placed a sacrifice bunt down to advance Kelly to third. Kieron Pope followed with a chopper up the middle to score Kelly.
The Crawdads responded in the home half of the sixth. Leury Garcia reached on an error by Tyler Stampone. Then, Travis Adair placed a bunt towards the mound and Luis Noel fired the throw off the back of Adair, allowing Garcia to score. After a passed ball moved Adair to third, he scored on a single by Miguel Velazquez to stretch the lead to 3-1.
Robbie Ross earned the win in seven stellar innings. He allowed seven hits and an unearned run. Shorebirds starter Luis Noel picked up the loss in six innings of work. Noel allowed only five hits and one earned run.
The Delmarva Shorebirds return to Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Friday night to begin a four-game series against the Lakewood BlueClaws. LHP Nathan Moreau will make the start in game one for Delmarva.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Council Rejects Ireton’s Requests To Modify Budget
At their May 24th, 2010 meeting, the Salisbury City Council recognized a $69,481 addition to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) from the Parking Authority to the General Fund. There was no agreement on appropriating those funds. They were applied to reduce the amount of surplus that the city was bringing forward to balance the General Fund budget. Due to the large number of unmet needs this year due to the tight economy, Mayor Ireton suggested that it would be better to utilize these additional funds than to go to surplus. In an email on Thursday May 27th, 2010 he suggested several possible uses for these funds and requested that Council Members indicate which of these possible uses they would favor. The suggestions were as follows:
Additional Police Vehicles ($30,429 per vehicle)
Additional Ambulance (lease purchase $47,135 annual cost)
Traffic Signal – Naylor Mill Rd./Northwood Dr. ($20,000 can be used to leverage $80,000 in State Aid.)
Paving West Rd. ($54,400 can be used to leverage $217,600 in State Aid)
Citywide Dam Safety Measures ($50,000)
Street Paving (Burton St. – Lake Street to City Limits $45,500)
Street Paving (Rose St. – Lake Street to City Limits $56,000)
His intent was for the Council to amend the budget to include these items before he took action on the budget. Two of the Council Members indicated that they were not interested in taking additional action on the budget at this time.
“I had hoped that we could come together, in the spirit of compromise and good faith – and modify our budget in view of the changes made last Monday evening. It would have meant that council would have to meet and vote on one of the many options that I put forth. Consistently, we have recognized that June 15, 2010 is the deadline for passage. Since that date is two and a half weeks away, it was my goal to continue working. Some of the options listed above are ones that we can fund and that address public safety in so many ways. Given the present situation, I will take the holiday and decide whether or not to force the council back to the table to negotiate using my veto power,” said Mayor Ireton.
Additional Police Vehicles ($30,429 per vehicle)
Additional Ambulance (lease purchase $47,135 annual cost)
Traffic Signal – Naylor Mill Rd./Northwood Dr. ($20,000 can be used to leverage $80,000 in State Aid.)
Paving West Rd. ($54,400 can be used to leverage $217,600 in State Aid)
Citywide Dam Safety Measures ($50,000)
Street Paving (Burton St. – Lake Street to City Limits $45,500)
Street Paving (Rose St. – Lake Street to City Limits $56,000)
His intent was for the Council to amend the budget to include these items before he took action on the budget. Two of the Council Members indicated that they were not interested in taking additional action on the budget at this time.
“I had hoped that we could come together, in the spirit of compromise and good faith – and modify our budget in view of the changes made last Monday evening. It would have meant that council would have to meet and vote on one of the many options that I put forth. Consistently, we have recognized that June 15, 2010 is the deadline for passage. Since that date is two and a half weeks away, it was my goal to continue working. Some of the options listed above are ones that we can fund and that address public safety in so many ways. Given the present situation, I will take the holiday and decide whether or not to force the council back to the table to negotiate using my veto power,” said Mayor Ireton.
Wicomico County Residents Can Sleep Well At Night For Another Four Years
While no one in their right mind would ever challenge Sheriff Mike Lewis of the WCSO, Mike registered today to run for County Sheriff and only Salisbury News can deliver these exclusive images of him doing so.
Apparently the rest of the Press has no interest in Sheriff Lewis, nor did they want to record another part of history in the making.
If you'd like to send Sheriff Lewis a message of appreciation, please do so here.
Mayor To Engage Residents In Historic District Discussion
Mayor James Ireton, Jr. will be joined by Salisbury/Wicomico County Planning Director Jack Lenox at the Camden Neighborhood meeting this evening, 7:15 PM, at Bethany Lutheran Church on Camden Avenue.
Mayor Ireton will be leading a discussion on the boundaries of the Historic District lines in the most northern section of the Camden Neighborhood. Ireton will be asking residents, neighborhood leaders, Historic District Commission Members, and other interested parties to submit suggestions for redrawing the district.
"The Historic District in North Camden surrounds some of our most at-risk streets. Crime rates in the area are too high. While we have focused on beefing up code compliance, closing illegal conversions with far too many apartments, and tried with some success to increase home-ownership it becomes clear that other steps are required to address issues. Redrawing the Historic District lines will help property owners with reducing the costs to fix up properties, a step in the right direction according to property owners I have spoken to in the area. With proposals for bed and breakfast establishments, crime free lease addendums, and preliminary discussions with stakeholders in the area on-going, now is the time to have a serious, frank discussion with the neighborhood about changes that have to be made." said Mayor Ireton.
Mayor Ireton will be leading a discussion on the boundaries of the Historic District lines in the most northern section of the Camden Neighborhood. Ireton will be asking residents, neighborhood leaders, Historic District Commission Members, and other interested parties to submit suggestions for redrawing the district.
"The Historic District in North Camden surrounds some of our most at-risk streets. Crime rates in the area are too high. While we have focused on beefing up code compliance, closing illegal conversions with far too many apartments, and tried with some success to increase home-ownership it becomes clear that other steps are required to address issues. Redrawing the Historic District lines will help property owners with reducing the costs to fix up properties, a step in the right direction according to property owners I have spoken to in the area. With proposals for bed and breakfast establishments, crime free lease addendums, and preliminary discussions with stakeholders in the area on-going, now is the time to have a serious, frank discussion with the neighborhood about changes that have to be made." said Mayor Ireton.
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No Pups For Sale? Cities Ban Pet Shops
Buying an adorable puppy or kitten at your local pet store may become a thing of the past, if more American cities join a small but growing movement to ban retail pet sales.
West Hollywood, Calif., became the latest city to put a leash on pet sales in February, when its city council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting sales of dogs and cats in retail stores. Albuquerque, N.M., and South Lake Tahoe, Calif., have also banned pet sales. Other cities in Florida, New Mexico, Missouri and elsewhere are considering similar bans on the sale of dogs and cats.
Animal advocates say pet store sales fuel the puppy mill industry, where dogs are bred and raised in cramped, unhealthy and inhumane conditions. They have similar concerns about "kitten factories," which are a smaller but growing problem. Efforts to crack down on animal mills have been hindered by limited enforcement resources, so ban proponents are shifting their focus from the supply side to the demand. Far better, they say, to adopt from a local shelter or buy directly from a reputable breeder.
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West Hollywood, Calif., became the latest city to put a leash on pet sales in February, when its city council unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting sales of dogs and cats in retail stores. Albuquerque, N.M., and South Lake Tahoe, Calif., have also banned pet sales. Other cities in Florida, New Mexico, Missouri and elsewhere are considering similar bans on the sale of dogs and cats.
Animal advocates say pet store sales fuel the puppy mill industry, where dogs are bred and raised in cramped, unhealthy and inhumane conditions. They have similar concerns about "kitten factories," which are a smaller but growing problem. Efforts to crack down on animal mills have been hindered by limited enforcement resources, so ban proponents are shifting their focus from the supply side to the demand. Far better, they say, to adopt from a local shelter or buy directly from a reputable breeder.
GO HERE to read more.
Gas Prices Dropping
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MIKULSKI SEEKS OIL ASSESSMENT With oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill now reaching major ocean currents, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday to assess the threat to the Chesapeake Bay and the waters off Maryland. "The immediate impact on the communities closest to the spill is obvious," the Maryland Democrat wrote in a letter to NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco. "But my constituents are also asking – will they see oil on the beaches of Ocean City? Will the spill impact the Chesapeake Bay – which is already under great stress? This would affect the Bay and the jobs of people who work on the Bay. It would also affect our cultural identity." (Baltimore Sun)
GAS PRICES DROPPING Gasoline prices are dropping from spring highs for a second consecutive week. AAA Mid-Atlantic projects the downslide will be good news for the expected 28 million people planning to travel by car over the holiday weekend. (Frederick News Post)
TOLL BROTHERS "BUSINESS IMPROVING" Luxury home builder Toll Brothers says Washington is among markets where its homebuilding business is improving, and the company is buying more land for building for the first time in years. The Horsham, Penn.-based company also reported a narrower quarterly loss and says its buyer cancellation rate fell sharply (Washington Business Journal)
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MIKULSKI SEEKS OIL ASSESSMENT With oil from the Gulf of Mexico spill now reaching major ocean currents, Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski asked the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday to assess the threat to the Chesapeake Bay and the waters off Maryland. "The immediate impact on the communities closest to the spill is obvious," the Maryland Democrat wrote in a letter to NOAA Administrator Jane Lubchenco. "But my constituents are also asking – will they see oil on the beaches of Ocean City? Will the spill impact the Chesapeake Bay – which is already under great stress? This would affect the Bay and the jobs of people who work on the Bay. It would also affect our cultural identity." (Baltimore Sun)
GAS PRICES DROPPING Gasoline prices are dropping from spring highs for a second consecutive week. AAA Mid-Atlantic projects the downslide will be good news for the expected 28 million people planning to travel by car over the holiday weekend. (Frederick News Post)
TOLL BROTHERS "BUSINESS IMPROVING" Luxury home builder Toll Brothers says Washington is among markets where its homebuilding business is improving, and the company is buying more land for building for the first time in years. The Horsham, Penn.-based company also reported a narrower quarterly loss and says its buyer cancellation rate fell sharply (Washington Business Journal)
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Obama Fires Embattled Oil Agency Chief
Sources: U.S. oil agency chief quits
Departure follows criticism for lax oversight of BP, oil industry
WASHINGTON - The head of the troubled agency that oversees offshore drilling resigned under pressure Thursday, Democratic sources said, as President Barack Obama moved more aggressively to take charge of the Gulf oil spill.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar confirmed to NBC News that the head of Minerals Management Service resigned, despite earlier reports she was fired.
The departure of Minerals Management Service Director Elizabeth Birnbaum came just hours before Obama's planned White House
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Departure follows criticism for lax oversight of BP, oil industry
WASHINGTON - The head of the troubled agency that oversees offshore drilling resigned under pressure Thursday, Democratic sources said, as President Barack Obama moved more aggressively to take charge of the Gulf oil spill.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar confirmed to NBC News that the head of Minerals Management Service resigned, despite earlier reports she was fired.
The departure of Minerals Management Service Director Elizabeth Birnbaum came just hours before Obama's planned White House
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The City Council has scheduled an additional work session for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010.
The work session will be held in Conference Room 306 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).
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