Well, got out early from running but I can not why. Went over to a friend's house for a cold one and did some catching up. I then was invited to dinner with some new friends in Millville. The lasagna was quite yummy and I got to see muskrat traps in a tool shed. It was a nice time.
When I took my lunch break, the temp must have been close to 40 degrees out. I hear that by the weekend, it will be over 80 degrees out.Umm..Strange. Our tree and garden in front of the house is sure thriving. It is so green out its nice Had my 2nd day of We learned how to complete how to ask We might even go out another person tomorrow and if not by Friday. I got the ok to sing Sundays, so that is good. We are at a building at Where in this large building. I am now checking out cell phone at www.credomoble.com and seeing all the heat about the new Arizona that says police can randomly ask for papers if they think a person is an illegal but there is more to come. There is an idea to microchip folks. Note the stunning silence from the Tea Party folks who have NO PROBLEM calling Obama a Nazi. In the meantime they have no problem with this kind of BIG BROTHER crap going on. Photos removed.
It looks like an abandoned warehouse with no windows. Actually the space is not too bad. I first dropped off Carolyne to her work at the Home School Academy and then off to training On the most part we filled out lots of paperwork so we can get paid. II am only 1.7 miles away so that is not going take 2 hrs!! Its nice to be able to leave for work at 8:45 and be on time and to be home by 5pm. I then picked up Carolyne and we went to Philly to visit a friend and chill out. This was possible since we got home from work so early!!
Its still cold outside even as we approch May. In a month I will be cranking up the AC's after I tote them up from the basement. In closing I hope the Dems pass decent financial reform. Its outfits like Goldman Sachs that REALLY caused the economic crash of 2008!! It appears I have had new eyeballs on this blob..eh blog. This is ok by me
Here is the Update from my earlier report on the abused puppy:
Some jerk torched a pedestrian bridge!! I read in the Daily Journal that gas was used but the police found no footprints or discarded items. Time to get the good folks who nailed the fools who burnt down the Loyale Lanes.Arrest and jail the fool(s) and do it soon! Idiot
Had the day off from work today since I will be starting Censorshop training tomorrow at the House of Pooh. Today slept in till 8:30 and did some errands. One of them was getting my car inspected. Now I thought that I might miss the long lines that occur on Saturdays. I was very wrong.
I was in line for almost 2 hours. I listened to the NJ State budget hearings. I believe Bret Schendler the new Sec. of Education was answering questions. He kept saying he did not like the cut but to vote for Gov Christie's budget and funds will be restored later. I am not buying that one.
The Levoy Theatre Preservation Society (LTPS) is pleased to announce that our financing package is complete and funds have become available for the construction phase of our project.
Work will commence within three weeks as our permitting allows and Project Supervisor, Ogren Construction and its subcontractors will begin the approximate 10-month process of demolition and reconstruction of the Levoy Theatre.
After a normal day at the welfare office, I caught the 5:55 Rt 408 but out of Camden. There I saw 2 of my friends who were going to get off the bus at Westville and catch the next bus and surprise the driver who is a real hoot. We waited for about 25 minutes or so and avoided the spotty showers. I had a beer at this place called Grabbies. We caught the next bus and had a blast coming back towards Clayton, Vineland and Millville. When I got home, I walked the dogs to Carl's for Artists Nite. 
Yesterday I went to vote for members of the Millville School Board and the school budget. The budget passed since there is no tax increase. On the other hand 2 out the 3 incumbents were voted out. Micheal Santiago and Ali Edwards won defeating Robert Denato and Kelli Nedohon. I was surprised. After some thought and some coffee, it's clear what happened. Santiago won the most votes since he is a retired cop and Edwards won because her husband is a teacher. I think Robert Denato explained it best "It's difficult running against someone who has the backing of the (teachers) union," said Donato, referring to Edwards. "It's going to be difficult, because she can't serve on committees on negotiation, or professional review. There are already four members of the board who are barred from those committees for those reasons and she'll be the fifth."
Today is the Millville School Board elections. Alot has happened in the past 2 years since I last ran and was elected. There is much more scrutiny and the job has to be more difficult. In this case I will have to go with the incumbents running. Freckinger,Denato have done a stellar job and Kelli has the experience. I was only a board member for a year but I do know they deserve to be elected.
Spring has let out some cold air and stipped the hot air. Anyhow had a quiet weekend in which we saw Alice in Wonderland. It was a fun movie but it made it like a Sci-Fi adventure which I could not imagine the book being like that. I do admit to never reading Alice in Wonderland books.
Well, the Holly Ridge Project looks like a go. The State BPU has a new chair picked by Gov Christie and he quickly had the project come up for a vote. I am not sure if in this economy adult-only housing is going to make it. As reported in the AC Press, According to several environmental groups, the state Green Acres program, which purchases land and preserves it, offered more money than the developer.
They also claim Millville 1350 has a four-year window in which to purchase the land or back out of the deal, while the Green Acres funding was guaranteed. The groups also cited environmental concerns associated with the area.
The BPU, however, does not have the legal right to rule based on environmental concerns. BPU decisions are based on whether land deals involving a utility company benefit the ratepayer.
The DA’s proposal would downgrade possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana from a misdemeanor to a summary offense. This lower grading would mean a possible fine for possession, but the offense would not be included in a criminal record.
Well the past 24 hours was a farce. Yesterday being Tuesday, I went to meet folks to see their new dog they had just adopted several weeks ago. I had visited before and I was meeting for a dry run.I fed it treats and the dog warmed to me and all was well. I took SEPTA to Lansdowne to learn a little how Realtors (I left out the silly trademark) operate. Soon after that fiasco was completed I then I went to walk the new dog that I just saw yesterday. It proceeded to bite my shoe, thumb and my right calf. It was a bit of a shock for sure and they apologized. It all could have been MORE of a fiasco but all it was was a good ole waste of time.
Last night I attended the Millville Planning Board meeting. I was invited by a friend who was interested in the latest movements on proposed Union Lake Development. Brian Slaugh a consultant laid out an idea for the use of the land. As reported by Ed VanEmbden of the AC Press today:
Slaugh,a consultant with Trenton-based Clarke, Caton, Hintz, presented a map of the tract with possible zoning overlays. Like the map produced by Wawa about a year ago, recommended uses would include residential, commercial and open-space areas.
"This particular matter determines where we go in the future," Ayres said about the sewer plan. "To a very large extent, what we end up with in our sewer service area is going to drive (the Master Plan)."
This past weekend we went to my mother's place in Horsham Pa. We took the scenic route though Germantown on Saturday and went to her church called St. Catherine of Sienna where she did 2 readings. My mother then made us a Delicious fish dinner.
We woke up on Sunday and had a satisfying breakfast at Otto's in Horsham. Its now owned by a Greek fellow but he kept the German atmosphere. We then gave the puppies a good walk and took the route that went from Landsdowne to Route 77. Saw Alloway and Upper Dearfield before getting home.
. It was nice trip away from home. This week I have a meeting tonite then Weds nite. Should be an interesting week
In other news, the Oar House officially changed owners this past Tuesday. Word has it that the city held up the switch and the bank almost bailed on the deal. Man that would have sucked having an abandoned business. I saw a "For Rent sign where Isabelle's shop had been for 4 years. It was a feat to stay open that long. It is certernly a void on High Street. At least she is still around at the Artist Consortium. That has been a godsend during this recession which I hear is ending. Ummm... Well, the Arts District is in general is working to promote itself dispite UEZ funding being frozen by the Governor. As reported in the Daily Journal today, Kim Ayers urged MDC members to keep working. "There may not be a lot of money but we can still have events to get people down town," Ayres said.
Ayres also said there are organizations that are setting up new foundations to help art districts such as Millville. The board will apply for grants for operations, she said.
Ayres encouraged her colleagues not to dwell on the current financing issues and to go back to the district's more humble roots when it was established 10 years ago.
"I want to get working again," she said. "We did that in the beginning and we can do that again."
I had an interesting chat on Facebook with a person I engaged with on the Daily Journal forums. It was an hour long and we discussed taxes, and other local topics. We have disagreed stongly about the direction the city has taken yet it was a mature discussion. Its a positive step to be engaged but remain civil. I mean the state is going to reduce its funding to local govts and then will propose to cut the funding AGAIN if the local govt taxes more then 4%. The proposed state cuts are much more then a mere 4% As reported in the News of Cumberland County today, the League of Municipalities said this about the proposal:"It's absurd," said Jon Moran, a legislative analyst with the New Jersey League of Municipalities. "It's really an abuse of power." The league, which advocates for municipal interests, sent a letter to the Legislature objecting to the proposal, pointing out the law said the state should be a "full partner" in making sure the "full burden of providing necessary services does not fall on property taxpayers."
"We're looking to unload a lot of land," If we can generate a little bit of revenue to help with our layoff plan, that's fantastic."
The city commission on Tuesday approved a resolution to institute as many as 15 layoffs in the municipal employee force, as well as a reduction of the municipal work week by one day.
