O'Malley Appointee Doesn't Qualify for Office

The last time I checked, to serve on a county liquor licensing board you had to be (not only) a Maryland resident, but a resident of the county where your appointment rests. True to form, little things like this don't bother Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.

John Wade, who was recently disqualified as a candidate for the Princess Anne Town Commission because he failed the residency requirement, is an O'Malley appointee to the Somerset County Board of Liquor License Commissioners.

Wade has a driver's license from Georgia, is reportedly driving a car with New Jersey tags, and reportedly has a residence in Delaware! By Somerset County standards, the man is absolutely cosmopolitan.

It seems that Wade is just one more example of the type of governance we can continue to expect from O'Malley. Let's keep trying to raise those taxes and leave little things like the law to others.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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In Wicomico, Cutting Taxes Is Absurd

During yesterday's Wicomico County Council meeting one thing was made abundantly clear - the Wicomico County government has little interest in tax relief for its residents and NO desire to make meaningful spending cuts.

I arrived a few minutes late to Tuesday's meeting. I walked in to find that the agenda had been changed and the vote on the FY 2009 county budget had been moved up. Unfortunately, I was there to hear two councilmen express views on county fiscal matters which distressed me to no end.

Councilman Bill McCain (D) provided the public with his views on tax policy. Referencing Councilman Joe Holloway's (R-5) attempts to cut the county income tax rate McCain stated, "(it is) ...absurd to cut a county revenue source." It appears that McCain views our tax dollars not as OUR money, but as "a county revenue source" to be spent by our county government.

Given that five members refused to even research the potential cost of an open ended pension liability (which could cost taxpayers over $1 million), assuming that McCain and his like-minded cohorts will spend tax money wisely could prove both dangerous and expensive. McCain's apparent belief that taxpayer money is the county's lends credence that he shouldn't be trusted with fiscal decisions.

Councilman Dave MacLeod (D-4), while taking a different approach, leads Wicomico down the same fiscally disastrous path. Stating that he doesn't subscribe to the "doomsday scenario", he believes that "we can look forward to a BIGGER and BETTER budget down the road". While I have to credit MacLeod with being so open, I have to condemn his philosophy of government.

When discussing fiscal matters, BIGGER is not de facto BETTER. I know that MacLeod is a man of good heart and conscience. He feeds the homeless and hugs trees. These are admirable qualities. Expropriating funds from the taxpayer to redistribute wealth has proven disastrous almost everywhere it has been tried (the exceptions being in relatively small, homogeneous populations).

The bottom line is simple. Are we here to be slaves to the government or is government to serve us? In Wicomico County, the views of our elected officials is becoming rapidly clear. We are blessed with two council members (Holloway and Prettyman) who understand that government should serve the taxpayer. McCain and MacLeod apparently believe the opposite. We have three members who, at least rhetorically, are sitting on the fence.

Retaining their perch will not only give council members John Cannon, Gail Bartkovich, Sheree Sample-Hughes splinters, it will strengthen the voters' belief that they too subscribe to the McCain / MacLeod philosophy of government.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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John Wade's Election Fraud

Ladies & Gentlemen, never in all my years have I seen something so blatant and obvious. I'm told there were close to 90 some odd absentee ballots for John Wade, all but 8 votes for him were actually legal.

As you can CLEARLY see from the two photos above, the same person signed these absentee ballots as they all came in like this. This man needs to be arrested and throw into jail.

This Country was created to give us the freedom to get out and vote for the person we believe is the best person to represent us. John Wade is a liar, a scam artist and IMO a criminal. This scumbag can use any excuse he'd like to come after me but I have clearly seen first hand just how desperate this man is and when he was a "No Show" at all yesterday, I knew for sure the guy was a piece of sh!t. I also knew everything I had picked up about the guy was accurate because any good human being would have stood up to what I have been saying and defend himself.

John Wade refused to talk to the Press after numerous phone calls and he refused to show up at the polls. I am calling out for Governor O'Malley to terminate this lying sack of sh!t immediately from the Maryland State Liquor Board and I expect to hear something today in reference to that decision.

I am confident that when the Lt. Governor comes to Town next week and views these ballots they will feel comfortable their decision to terminate him was the right one.

Shame on you Mr. Wade, for trying to cheat the American Voting System. You don't even belong in the Unites States of America, let alone Princess Anne! You Sir are responsible for each and every one of those ballots and I certainly hope there's a price to pay for breaking the law.

My final hope is that the proper authorities in Princess Anne move forward to have this man prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Time will tell?

A Dear Friend Writes Me And Says.........

Friends, Family ...,

Allow me tonight, as I listen to the strands of Marvin Sapp's Never Could Have Made It Without You, to reflect on those who survived the transatlantic journey - whose very DNA had to change in order to survive; those who survived the beatings, the toll in the fields under the searing hot sun; those whose language, religion, mothers, fathers, sons & daughters - those whose very names - were taken from them; those whose backs on which this country was built;

Allow me tonight to remember Sojourner Truth; Harriett Tubman; Frederick Douglas; those who dared to lead during Reconstruction only to see it stripped away...

You know that they hoped; you know that they prayed; they cried for one day ...

Allow me tonight to remember Booker T; Mary Mccloud Bethune; Malcom; Martin; Fannie Lou Hammer ...

Who lived for the day....

And here we are - their seeds -about to witness the first African American nominee for the presidency of these United States of America;

Here I am - one whose paternal grandfather and grandmother were slaves.

Here I am - a child who went to a segregated elementary and high school

Tonight witnessing something that I thought that neither I or my children would ever live to see.

Yes, I know that this Democratic primary has been of historic proportions with the first viable female candidate as well,

But allow me tonight to remember - 'cause I never would have made it without THEM.

Question of the Day, Wed 6/4

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? As an adult, what is your profession? Do you still have a dream to become something else?

Summer Classes For Men

Summer Classes for Men at THE ADULT LEARNING CENTER

REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED by Friday, July 2, 2008

NOTE: DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY AND DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF THEIR CONTENTS, CLASS SIZES WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PARTICIPANTS MAXIMUM

Class 1
How To Fill Up The Ice Cube Trays-- Step by Step, with Slide Presentation.
Meets 4 weeks, Monday and Wednesday for 2 hours beginning at 7:00 PM.

Class 2
The Toilet Paper Roll--Does It Change Itself?
Round Table Discussion.
Meets 2 weeks, Saturday 12:00 for 2 hours.

Class 3
Is It Possible To Urinate Using The Technique Of Lifting The Seat and Avoiding The Floor, Walls and Nearby Bathtub?--Group Practice.
Meets 4 weeks, Saturday 10:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 4
Fundamental Differences Between The Laundry Hamper and The Floor--Pictures and Explanatory Graphics.
Meets Saturdays at 2:00 PM for 3 weeks.

Class 5
Dinner Dishes--Can They Levitate and Fly Into The Kitchen Sink?
Examples on Video.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning
at 7:00 PM

Class 6
Loss Of Identity--Losing The Remote To Your Significant Other.
Help Line Support and Support Groups.
Meets 4 Weeks, Friday and Sunday 7:0 0 PM

Class 7
Learning How To Find Things--Starting With Looking In The Right Places And Not Turning The House Upside Down While Screaming.
Open Forum
Monday at 8:00 PM, 2 hours.

Class 8
Health Watch--Bringing Her Flowers Is Not Harmful To Your Health.
Graphics and Audio Tapes.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 9
Real Men Ask For Directions When Lost--Real Life Testimonials.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM Location to be determined

Class 10
Is It Genetically Impossible To Sit Quietly While She Parallel Parks?
Driving Simulations.
4 weeks, Saturday's noon, 2 hours.

Class 11
Learning to Live--Basic Differences Between Mother and Wife.
Online Classes and role-playing
Tuesdays at 7:00 PM , location to be determined

Class 12
How to be the Ideal Shopping Companion
Relaxation Exercises, Meditation and Breathing Techniques.
Meets 4 weeks, Tuesday and Thursday for 2 hours beginning at7:00 PM.

Class 13
How to Fight Cerebral Atrophy--Remembering Birthdays, Anniversaries and Other Important Dates and Calling When You're Going To Be Late.
Cerebral Shock Therapy Sessions and Full Lobotomies Offered.
Three nights; Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 7:00 PM for 2 hours.

Class 14
The Stove/Oven--What It Is and How It Is Used.
Live Demonstration.
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, location to be determined.

Upon completion of any of the above courses, diplomas will be issued to the survivors.

Breaking News

Frank White Retains His Seat In Princess Anne!

There were two scuffles outside the election center, one involving one of the candidates Debbie Farrow. One person from the White campaign was walking past Debbie and the next thing you knew, Debbie was shoving this woman.

Another person walked into the election place going off about John Wade. But wait, it gets even better! I was personally standing there when the election board became VERY upset over the fact that the majority of the Absentee Ballots, (90%+) were hand written by the same person. We're talking election fraud!

Nevertheless, the final numbers were as follows:

Frank White 111 votes.

Allen Muir 42 votes.

Debbie Farow 39 votes.

John Wade 47 votes, DISQUALIFIED. Mind you, there were only 8 legitimate votes for Wade.

More to come......

Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Releases

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 29 May 2008
Location: 5600 Block of Mt. Hermon Church Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects: David K. McWilliams

Narrative: On 29 May 2008 at 9:00 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 5600 Block of Mt. Hermon Church Road for a reported assault. During the investigation, deputies learned that an argument ensued between two residents there that escalated into a physical confrontation. As a result of the physical confrontation, one of the residents claimed to be the victim of an assault and had corresponding injuries that were inflicted by his assailant, identified as David K. McWilliams. At the conclusion of the investigation, deputies placed David McWilliams under arrest for the assault.

David McWilliams was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where McWilliams was processed and charged with second degree assault. After an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner, McWilliams was held on $25,000.00 bond.

Incident: Theft from Motor Vehicles
Date of Incident: 3 June 2008
Location: Ward Road and Mt. Hermon Church Road
Suspects: unknown

Narrative: Between 1 -3 June 2008, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has responded to several residences on the east side of Wicomico County in reference to thefts from Motor Vehicles. On 1 June 2008, three separate victims in the 30800 block of Ward Road reported that their vehicles had been entered and rummaged through. On 3 June 2008, Deputies responded to the 5700 block of Mt. Hermon Church Road also in reference to thefts from three Motor Vehicles. One thing that each vehicle had in common was that they were all unlocked.

At this time the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office is investigating these thefts but we currently have no suspect information. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4890 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

Hebron Developer Tracts Set For Tax Sale

Porter Mill Road Properties, LLC, the developer of Waller Landing in Hebron, has two of its tracts (#817 and #818) published for tax sale in a couple of weeks. They paid the Hebron taxes only yesterday and as of
9:40 a.m. today, the County taxes remain delinquent.

Not a good move on the part of that developer!

The vote to pass on the LLC's Waller Landing project by the Planning Commission is set for this Thursday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHERINE AMENTA

If you happen to see WMDT's Katherine Amenta today, wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Disqualified John Wade Makes Headlines Again

While the election board looked into the multiple absentee ballots, 41 of them were completely invalid. These were NOT registered voters, so why would someone waste their time collecting such ballots?

I have been here in Princess Anne since 6:30 AM and Mr. Wade has yet to show up at all. Even though he stated in the Daily Times today that he would be here and run, my guess is he's afraid of the Local and or State Police confronting him for an illegal drivers license.

So much for the photo op! LOL

Salisbury - All's Well in the Land of Low Taxes, Toys and Safety

If I didn't know better I would swear that our own Daily Times had shifted from (supposedly) being a newspaper to becoming a humor mag. Unfortunately not.

This morning we learn that Salisbury Councilwoman Louise Smith WON'T support higher taxes. I haven't heard anything so humorously absurd since a friend of mine stood before the Wicomico Republican Club and stated that, "we need more principled candidates like Louise Smith" on the very night last year when she voted to make way for a double digit tax increase while admitting that she had been too busy to read Mayor Barrie Tilghman's proposed budget.

Councilman Gary Comegys won't support more police and firefighters because "firefighters needed their toys". The next time you meet a Salisbury VOLUNTEER firefighter, let them know that you really appreciated their service until Comegys told you that these folks are only in it for the toys.

Councilwoman Shanie Shields, Salisbury's resident one woman brain trust, doesn't want more police officers. "Crime is not a problem in Salisbury." I can only assume that Shields believes that the recent run of murders within the city is simply God's way of thinning the surplus population.

Just when you believe that the level of absurdity in Barrieland may have leveled off, Smith, Comegys or Shields open their mouths.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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Nothing But Love in the Wicomico County Government

Perhaps Wicomico County Executive Rick Pollitt has finally wormed his way into the good graces of the Daily Times. Today's paper makes no mention of a potential multi-million dollar liability to be taken on at the behest of Pollitt.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

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Jermaine Wright Is Behind Bars Again

Jermaine Wright, (recently released from jail for the murder of a young lady in Ocean City) is back behind bars in Jail for stealing from Reynolds Excavating in Princess Anne.

The Maryland State Police arrested him yesterday after the owner, Richard Reynolds personally caught him red handed stealing hydraulic materials, engine heads and other metals off their property.

Mr. Reynolds actually chased him into Fruitland until he finally pinned him and waited for the State Police to arrive.

Mr. Wright is out on parole and will not be released until his trial.

Question of the Day, Tue 6/3

Do you think MVA should make it mandatory for drivers to take a driving test more than once? For example, maybe every 10 years, which would be every other license renewal? Not to knock senior citizens, because I respect my elders...but I see people that look 85+ years old, driving. However, on the other hand, there are many middle-aged drivers that seem to NOT know the laws of the road.

Re-Elect Frank White

His signs are just about everywhere in Princess Anne and just about everyone you see loves this guy to death. Even though this job only pays $1,200.00 a year, no that is not a typo, twelve hundred dollars a year is all that job pays. You have to love what you're doing and the people you're representing. I happen to know Frank White does just that. It doesn't matter what department you go to, they all love Frank White. IMO, the guy was made to be a politician, period. Good Luck today Frank.

Hot Dogs In The Park

Last Friday I was asked to come back to Princess Anne to join the Citizens and Employees of Princess Anne for their monthly Hot Dogs In The Park event.

What amazes me is how this community comes together to enjoy some fellowship whereas everyone feels so welcome and every face is smiling. Oh, you could say Princess Anne is a lot like Mayberry and you know what, that's OK. I doubt very seriously anyone would be offended by such a statement. It's a quaint little Town with wonderful and happy people. If they had taxes like Delaware, I'd even move there.

Take note Barrie Tilghman. This is how you communicate with the people that voted you into Office. So why doesn't this happen in Salisbury? At this point, the only people that would show up are the employees because they'd feel like if they didn't show they'd lose their jobs. How does that make you feel Barrie, powerful? Lonely?

Today Is The Big Day In Princess Anne

This old Historic Building in Princess Anne was recently renovated by the Chamber of Commerce and is the voting place for Citizens of Princess Anne. I happened to be admiring it the other day when I was visiting and was filled in on how they just converted it into a Visitors Center, since it was only used once every two years for voting.

It is currently 4:30 AM and I am up early this morning because I'm going to make my way down to Princess Anne this morning to keep tabs on the election there. The polls open at 7:00 AM and close at 7:00 PM. However, I hear there may be some interesting action first thing this morning and I'd like to be there if there is.

I'll be reporting LIVE from Princess Anne today, since that's where all the action has been the past two days.

Why Does This Work?

Ok, I'm a blonde and am the brunt of many blonde jokes but for the life of me can't figure out why this works. Try it and then please someone explain this! YOUR AGE BY EATING OUT Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but your waiter may know! YOUR AGE BY DINER & RESTAURANT MATH This is pretty neat DON'T CHEAT BY SCROLLING DOWN FIRST! It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read . Be sure you don't read the bottom until you've worked it out! This is not one of those waste of time things, it's fun. 1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to go out to eat. (more than once but less than 10) 2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold) 3. Add 5 4. Multiply it by 50 <> 5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1758... If you haven't, add 1757. 6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born. You should have a three digit number The first digit of this was your original number. (I.e., How many times you want to go out to restaurants in a week.) The next two numbers are YOUR AGE ! ------ (Oh YES, it is!) THIS IS THE ONLY YEAR (2008) IT WILL EVER WORK, SO SPREAD IT AROUND WHILE IT LASTS

Open Question On City Park Part 2

I took another walk around the City Park area, from Ben's Red Swings to the end of the park at Snow Hill Rd, and took some of the comments into consideration. Looking a little more closely and in some new places I found some more stuff that is detracting from the area. I'll have my opinion on the shoreline growth later, but I appreciate the comments from the posters. Thank you.






These are two groups of leftover bio-logs just sitting around. Why are they still around and not been used? They are laying next to the water treatment plant.

This is the area which from one my first picture showed partially. The bio-logs were originally stored here and clearly the area has not been fully cleaned up or improved. It's quite a large area with a pile of matting and there is matting sticking up from the sand.

Again things are looking a tad bit fallow and things are not picked up or finished. It does not look good. Bunch of little things add up. Just showing you all that it was more than just perceived overgrown banks.

So I'll ask the question again what is planned for the park in renovations/maintenance/clean up? Where are we going to be after this year?

I'll have more to come.