Listen and hear for yourself the emergency personnel conversation pertaining to this accident. A big THANK YOU, to Wayne Barrall for providing this audio.
Sta.15 Scooter MVA 6-19-08.mp3
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Friday, June 20, 2008
Live At The Shorebirds
Delmarva (38-32, 0-1) versus Hagerstown (35-35, 1-0)
Starting Pitchers
Delmarva - Zach Britton (6-4, 2.99 ERA); Hagerstown - Cole Kimball (1-3, 7.04 ERA)
Thanks to Chef Stewart of Flannery's for the great BBQ dinner. It's much appreciated up in the press box.
The Bucket Boys will be out entertaining the crowd tonight with their percussive talents and humor.
Top of the 1st - Boomer Whiting scored after being walked and a sac fly by Aaron Seuss. 1-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 1st - 1-2-3 inning for Cole Kimball. 1-0 Suns
Top of the 2nd - Stephen King drove in Dan Lyons and Boomer Whiting with a single. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 2nd - Anthony Martinez got stranded on third after a double. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 3rd - Zach Britton got out of a jam after a botched double play attempt on the Birds' 2nd error of the game. Still 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 3rd - Matt Angle got a 2 out single but is left stranded. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 4th - Whiting picked off at first leading off the bag after a single. Birds turn a double play to end the inning on a King hit. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 4th - Joe Nowicki walked with one out. Nowicki scored after a Mahoney single. Keiron Pope grounded out to end the inning. 3-1 Suns.
Top of the 5th - Aaron Seuss got a lead off double off the wall. Seuss moved over to third on a sac fly by Michael Burgess. Seuss thrown out at home on a fielders choice by Travis Reagan. Tim Pahuta got a stand up double scoring Reagan. Mark Gildea intentionally walked but left stranded with Pahuta. 4-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 5th - Castillo and Adams both singled but were left stranded, 4-1 Suns.
Top of the 6th - Whiting lead off with a single and Lyons was hit by a pitch. Both were drove in by a three run blast to center by Seuss. Burgess and Pahuta both then singled but were left stranded. 7-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 6th - Martinez scored on a bobbled ball on a Mahoney drive to center, Mahoney reached third. Pope scores Mahoney on a single to left and stole 2nd but left stranded. 7-3 Suns.
Top of the 7th - Lead off walk to Valerio Heredia and then stole 2nd. Heredia tagged out on a run down after Tyler Henson saved a ball from going into the outfield on a Lyons fielders choice. King got a stand up double to score King. 8-3 Suns
Bottom of the 7th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 8th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 8th - Another 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 9th - 2 men left stranded after walks. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 9th - 1-2-3 to end it.
The Shorebirds drop to 0-2 for the 2nd half and The Suns move to 2-0. The winning pitcher was Cole Kimball (2-3) and the loosing pitcher was Zach Britton (6-5). These two meet again tomorrow night at 7:05 for game three of four.
Starting Pitchers
Delmarva - Zach Britton (6-4, 2.99 ERA); Hagerstown - Cole Kimball (1-3, 7.04 ERA)
Thanks to Chef Stewart of Flannery's for the great BBQ dinner. It's much appreciated up in the press box.
The Bucket Boys will be out entertaining the crowd tonight with their percussive talents and humor.
Top of the 1st - Boomer Whiting scored after being walked and a sac fly by Aaron Seuss. 1-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 1st - 1-2-3 inning for Cole Kimball. 1-0 Suns
Top of the 2nd - Stephen King drove in Dan Lyons and Boomer Whiting with a single. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 2nd - Anthony Martinez got stranded on third after a double. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 3rd - Zach Britton got out of a jam after a botched double play attempt on the Birds' 2nd error of the game. Still 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 3rd - Matt Angle got a 2 out single but is left stranded. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 4th - Whiting picked off at first leading off the bag after a single. Birds turn a double play to end the inning on a King hit. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 4th - Joe Nowicki walked with one out. Nowicki scored after a Mahoney single. Keiron Pope grounded out to end the inning. 3-1 Suns.
Top of the 5th - Aaron Seuss got a lead off double off the wall. Seuss moved over to third on a sac fly by Michael Burgess. Seuss thrown out at home on a fielders choice by Travis Reagan. Tim Pahuta got a stand up double scoring Reagan. Mark Gildea intentionally walked but left stranded with Pahuta. 4-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 5th - Castillo and Adams both singled but were left stranded, 4-1 Suns.
Top of the 6th - Whiting lead off with a single and Lyons was hit by a pitch. Both were drove in by a three run blast to center by Seuss. Burgess and Pahuta both then singled but were left stranded. 7-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 6th - Martinez scored on a bobbled ball on a Mahoney drive to center, Mahoney reached third. Pope scores Mahoney on a single to left and stole 2nd but left stranded. 7-3 Suns.
Top of the 7th - Lead off walk to Valerio Heredia and then stole 2nd. Heredia tagged out on a run down after Tyler Henson saved a ball from going into the outfield on a Lyons fielders choice. King got a stand up double to score King. 8-3 Suns
Bottom of the 7th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 8th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 8th - Another 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 9th - 2 men left stranded after walks. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 9th - 1-2-3 to end it.
The Shorebirds drop to 0-2 for the 2nd half and The Suns move to 2-0. The winning pitcher was Cole Kimball (2-3) and the loosing pitcher was Zach Britton (6-5). These two meet again tomorrow night at 7:05 for game three of four.
LLAMA AT SALISBURY ZOO DIES
GO HERE to see the official article.
Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton is sad to announce that on Tuesday morning, June 17th, one of the Zoo’s female llamas was found dead in her exhibit. She had been observed the evening before sitting in the barn. She was found by the keeper Tuesday morning in the same barn.
The llama’s body was submitted to the Maryland State Animal Health Lab for necropsy and tissue analysis. On gross necropsy, her liver was found to be compromised with many lesions observed. The lab suggested that these lesions were probably either bacterial granulomas or tumors. Approximately 90% of her liver appeared affected. The extent of the lesions indicated that the condition was probably years old. A more definitive diagnosis is pending based upon the microscopic evaluation of the tissue samples.
For more information, you may contact the Zoo Director, Joel Hamilton, at (410) 548-3188.
NOT FOR NOTHING BARRIE TILGHMAN, The ONLY drinking source these Llama's have is the RIVER! The Zoo has no City water into that exhibit. You don't suppose that's where these lesions came from, DO YOU?
Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton is sad to announce that on Tuesday morning, June 17th, one of the Zoo’s female llamas was found dead in her exhibit. She had been observed the evening before sitting in the barn. She was found by the keeper Tuesday morning in the same barn.
The llama’s body was submitted to the Maryland State Animal Health Lab for necropsy and tissue analysis. On gross necropsy, her liver was found to be compromised with many lesions observed. The lab suggested that these lesions were probably either bacterial granulomas or tumors. Approximately 90% of her liver appeared affected. The extent of the lesions indicated that the condition was probably years old. A more definitive diagnosis is pending based upon the microscopic evaluation of the tissue samples.
For more information, you may contact the Zoo Director, Joel Hamilton, at (410) 548-3188.
NOT FOR NOTHING BARRIE TILGHMAN, The ONLY drinking source these Llama's have is the RIVER! The Zoo has no City water into that exhibit. You don't suppose that's where these lesions came from, DO YOU?
WBOC & WMDT Are Looking A Lot Like Salisbury News Any More
Remember THIS story days ago here?
How about THIS one?
Try THIS one out for size.
Oh, we don't want to miss THIS.
How about THIS one too?
This is actually a great thing. However, shouldn't BLOGGERS be suing the MSM for taking their stories? It should be known that I do give many of these stories to WMDT & WBOC. However, in light of other discussions about the MSM going after Bloggers, it just doesn't sem fair.
Here's how I can PROVE to you many stories are copied from Salisbury News. Just watch us post an article and watch other MSM sources put up something very soon AFTER it is posted here.
I get calls all the time from people who laugh because no sooner did I get off the phone to complete a story and post it, minutes later WBOC is calling my contacts asking what's up about my story.
Most importantly, the reason "I" give up this information is because "I" feel it's important for it to get out to the public any way it can. It does not bother me if they get it here first, (and believe me, they do) and use this information to educate the public. However, if it ever gets to a pissing match like it has elsewhere between Bloggers and the MSM, it will end immediately. I have very good contacts at both places and IMHO I don't believe that's going to happen. Besides, I'm the one doing most of the giving, believe me on tat one.
How about THIS one?
Try THIS one out for size.
Oh, we don't want to miss THIS.
How about THIS one too?
This is actually a great thing. However, shouldn't BLOGGERS be suing the MSM for taking their stories? It should be known that I do give many of these stories to WMDT & WBOC. However, in light of other discussions about the MSM going after Bloggers, it just doesn't sem fair.
Here's how I can PROVE to you many stories are copied from Salisbury News. Just watch us post an article and watch other MSM sources put up something very soon AFTER it is posted here.
I get calls all the time from people who laugh because no sooner did I get off the phone to complete a story and post it, minutes later WBOC is calling my contacts asking what's up about my story.
Most importantly, the reason "I" give up this information is because "I" feel it's important for it to get out to the public any way it can. It does not bother me if they get it here first, (and believe me, they do) and use this information to educate the public. However, if it ever gets to a pissing match like it has elsewhere between Bloggers and the MSM, it will end immediately. I have very good contacts at both places and IMHO I don't believe that's going to happen. Besides, I'm the one doing most of the giving, believe me on tat one.
Gannett Drops Again Today!
For the third day in a row, Gannett Publications - (The Daily Times Parent Company) - has broken their all time record lows for each of the past three successive days.
The stock has fallen yet again this morning to an all time record low of $22.67/Sh. If it continues this trend it will soon be re-classified as a penny stock.
Here is the stock's trading graph: HERE
The stock has fallen yet again this morning to an all time record low of $22.67/Sh. If it continues this trend it will soon be re-classified as a penny stock.
Here is the stock's trading graph: HERE
A Letter To The Editor
On Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2008 I was listening to the scanner when Wicomico Central dispatched the Allan Volunteer Fire Company for an MVC involving a moped just a few minutes before 5:00pm. This incident was on Cooper Road not far from Riverside Drive Extended. Central advised a responding fireman that the patient was unconscious and Trooper 4 was available. The fireman (1520) told central to start the helicopter Trooper 4. Central told them Trooper 4 had a 15 minute ETA. The Ambulance with the Paramedic was on the scene around 5:00pm and the fire truck not long after. Around 6:00pm a fireman got on the radio and told command that the helicopter paramedic told them to tell PRMC the the unconscious trauma patient was a "priority 1, a serious priority 1." Central was told this information by command and central asked if the helicopter has left yet and command told them it was still on the ground. Keep in mind this was an hour after the Allan Volunteer Fire Department with the County paid paramedic was dispatched to the call for an unconscious trauma patient. One hour with this serious patient still on the scene of the crash. Can someone tell us what is wrong with this picture? A bystander could have picked this patient off the road and got him to the local trauma center in 15 minutes. He could have been at the hospital receiving definite care at 5:15 pm, but he was still on the scene for over an hour under the care of the Allan Volunteer Fire Department and their paid paramedic as well as the Maryland State Police paramedic. There goes the "Golden Hour." R. Adams Cowley is turning over in his grave. What were they doing that couldn't be done at PRMC's Trauma Center? To keep a trauma patient that was not trapped in a vehicle on the scene for over an hour is criminal. This incident needs to be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
So at some point after 6:00 pm Trooper 4 transports the patient to PRMC. At the same time the Allan Volunteer Fire Company BLS ambulance drives to PRMC to pick up their paramedic who must have flown with the helicopter. Guess what time the helicopter arrives at the hospital? Central acknowledged them at 6:20 pm. That was probably a normal drive to the hospital by the ambulance in less than 20 minutes. So that patient could have been loaded in the ambulance and transported to the hospital in less than 20 minutes with lights and sirens. WTF were they thinking? Did I mention criminal? This is a sad case of unadulterated negligence on all parties involved. I certainly hope the patient survives without any problems.
Someone should investigate this entire incident and take the appropriate actions. Everyone involved should be reprimanded and have their certifications stripped from them. Everything is taped and recorded and can be found at the 911 center before the tapes are erased. This is another case of renegade fireman doing any thing they want to without any oversight from the County. It is apparent that the Wicomico County has given the fire departments a License to Kill. If you live in Allan I feel sorry for you. The best thing you can do is put a for sale sign in your yard and move to another county.
None of this has been fabricated. It is an actual incident that someone should be asking questions about.
So at some point after 6:00 pm Trooper 4 transports the patient to PRMC. At the same time the Allan Volunteer Fire Company BLS ambulance drives to PRMC to pick up their paramedic who must have flown with the helicopter. Guess what time the helicopter arrives at the hospital? Central acknowledged them at 6:20 pm. That was probably a normal drive to the hospital by the ambulance in less than 20 minutes. So that patient could have been loaded in the ambulance and transported to the hospital in less than 20 minutes with lights and sirens. WTF were they thinking? Did I mention criminal? This is a sad case of unadulterated negligence on all parties involved. I certainly hope the patient survives without any problems.
Someone should investigate this entire incident and take the appropriate actions. Everyone involved should be reprimanded and have their certifications stripped from them. Everything is taped and recorded and can be found at the 911 center before the tapes are erased. This is another case of renegade fireman doing any thing they want to without any oversight from the County. It is apparent that the Wicomico County has given the fire departments a License to Kill. If you live in Allan I feel sorry for you. The best thing you can do is put a for sale sign in your yard and move to another county.
None of this has been fabricated. It is an actual incident that someone should be asking questions about.
7th Arson Fire Locally
This arson fire happened this morning at 3:57am on Susan Beach Rd in Delmar Del. 3 fire departments were on scene (Delmar, Laurel & Sharptown).
Delaware State Fire Marshals Office is working this as another arson case as it was another old empty house.
This make 7 arson burns in the Delmar / Laurel area in the past month....
Thanks to Wayne Barrall we were able to obtain the photos and video above. This is scary Folks!
Go here to watch the Video.
For more photos go to Fire In The Hole HERE.
SPD Press Releases
On June 13, 2008, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspects for an assault that occurred on May 22. On that date, Officers responded to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Fitzwater Street for the report of an assault with a firearm. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by the victim that during a domestic type altercation, a suspect had responded to his residence and fired several shots into his residence with a handgun. There were no injuries. As a result of the investigation, warrants were obtained for the suspects, and the suspects were arrested on the above date.
ARRESTED #1: Ronald Lee Jones, Jr., 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Calvin Edward Schoolfield, Jr., 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200800018049
On June 14, 2008 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of Naylor and Brown Streets. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and a search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.
ARRESTED: Marie Catherine Holt, 27 years of age Bivalve, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800020899
On June 15, 2008 at approximately 4:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department met in the Salisbury Police front lobby with two (2) subjects in reference to an assault with a knife. One of the subjects in the lobby had an injury to the upper stomach and was treated by Salisbury Fire Department EMS, then transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he received further treatment and was listed in stable condition. The victim was identified as 55 year old Bobby Lee Johnson of Salisbury. Johnson, and witnesses, advised the officers that during an argument in their residence the victim was stabbed in the stomach with a kitchen knife by his brother, suspect James Earl Johnson. Johnson, who had also responded to the SPD Lobby with his brother, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder.
ARRESTED: James Earl Johnson, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted Murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021033
ARRESTED #1: Ronald Lee Jones, Jr., 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Calvin Edward Schoolfield, Jr., 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200800018049
On June 14, 2008 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of Naylor and Brown Streets. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and a search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.
ARRESTED: Marie Catherine Holt, 27 years of age Bivalve, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800020899
On June 15, 2008 at approximately 4:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department met in the Salisbury Police front lobby with two (2) subjects in reference to an assault with a knife. One of the subjects in the lobby had an injury to the upper stomach and was treated by Salisbury Fire Department EMS, then transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he received further treatment and was listed in stable condition. The victim was identified as 55 year old Bobby Lee Johnson of Salisbury. Johnson, and witnesses, advised the officers that during an argument in their residence the victim was stabbed in the stomach with a kitchen knife by his brother, suspect James Earl Johnson. Johnson, who had also responded to the SPD Lobby with his brother, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder.
ARRESTED: James Earl Johnson, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted Murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021033
Man Hit By Car In Ocean City
Trooper 4 just landed at the White Marlin Mall to Medivac a patient who was just hit by a car on his bicycle. More information to come.
Would You Rather Advertise On Salisbury News?
Gannett Gets Stung by Loss of Ad Revenue
By KEVIN KINGSBURY
June 19, 2008; Page B9
Shares of Gannett Co. fell to levels last seen in 1994 as the newspaper publisher disclosed increased declines in print-advertising revenue for May, further highlighting the pressures facing the industry.
Gannett shares fell 4.5% to $24.42 in 4 p.m. New York Stock Exchange composite
trading.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 U.S. newspapers, including USA Today, said publishing ad revenue fell 14.3% in May. Earlier this week smaller rival McClatchy Co. reported a 15% drop in newspaper-ad revenue for the first five months of the year and announced a 10% cut of its work force. Gannett's first-quarter ad revenue in the print segment dropped 10%.
Ad revenue at Gannett's television operations fell 6.2% last month. The TV division is expected to improve as the year progresses thanks to the presidential election.
Last week, Gannett said it would take a second-quarter write-down of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, largely because of economic conditions in Britain, where a real-estate downturn is hurting ad revenue at its Newsquest newspaper operation.
By KEVIN KINGSBURY
June 19, 2008; Page B9
Shares of Gannett Co. fell to levels last seen in 1994 as the newspaper publisher disclosed increased declines in print-advertising revenue for May, further highlighting the pressures facing the industry.
Gannett shares fell 4.5% to $24.42 in 4 p.m. New York Stock Exchange composite
trading.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 U.S. newspapers, including USA Today, said publishing ad revenue fell 14.3% in May. Earlier this week smaller rival McClatchy Co. reported a 15% drop in newspaper-ad revenue for the first five months of the year and announced a 10% cut of its work force. Gannett's first-quarter ad revenue in the print segment dropped 10%.
Ad revenue at Gannett's television operations fell 6.2% last month. The TV division is expected to improve as the year progresses thanks to the presidential election.
Last week, Gannett said it would take a second-quarter write-down of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, largely because of economic conditions in Britain, where a real-estate downturn is hurting ad revenue at its Newsquest newspaper operation.
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A Salisbury News Reader Sends This Message
ATTN: Marypirg.org Chesapeake Bay Foundation
I don't know how many times I have alerted your organizations to what is going on down here in Salisbury, Maryland.
This waste water treatment plant has dumped, yet again, into the Wicomico River. They are repeat offenders and have dumped so many times with so many official reports to the authorities and. . . . still. . . there is no accountability.
The only way we are going to get a handle on this polluter is to launch a Coup d' etat and insert our own conscripted citizenry to run this facility until the Army Corps of Engineers can be brought in.
I know of at least 5 times over the past two years that they have contaminated the Wicomico River. Now the River is closed yet again.
Let me know if you want to assemble to start conscription of troops. We also need to send emissaries to the White House and let them know what we are up to. Moreover, maybe they will deploy the National Guard as we seek their aid in an attempt to try and thwart the irresponsible regime.
I know of no other alternatives. . . .I've tried diligently to alert all of the authorities. . .and still the dumping of raw sewage continues.
I'll officially insert both you and Allan Girard as official military commanders - (Officers) - until a federal occupation force can be permanently installed.
Let me know your thoughts.
Here is the link to the latest fiasco.
Regards,
A Concerned Citizen
I don't know how many times I have alerted your organizations to what is going on down here in Salisbury, Maryland.
This waste water treatment plant has dumped, yet again, into the Wicomico River. They are repeat offenders and have dumped so many times with so many official reports to the authorities and. . . . still. . . there is no accountability.
The only way we are going to get a handle on this polluter is to launch a Coup d' etat and insert our own conscripted citizenry to run this facility until the Army Corps of Engineers can be brought in.
I know of at least 5 times over the past two years that they have contaminated the Wicomico River. Now the River is closed yet again.
Let me know if you want to assemble to start conscription of troops. We also need to send emissaries to the White House and let them know what we are up to. Moreover, maybe they will deploy the National Guard as we seek their aid in an attempt to try and thwart the irresponsible regime.
I know of no other alternatives. . . .I've tried diligently to alert all of the authorities. . .and still the dumping of raw sewage continues.
I'll officially insert both you and Allan Girard as official military commanders - (Officers) - until a federal occupation force can be permanently installed.
Let me know your thoughts.
Here is the link to the latest fiasco.
Regards,
A Concerned Citizen
Question of the Day, Fri 6/20
Today is "Take your dog to work" day. I take one of my dogs to work with me everyday.
Do you take your dog to work with you? If you can't, would you if you could?
Do you take your dog to work with you? If you can't, would you if you could?
The New Police Academy Graduates
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Yesterday a group of cadets graduated from the Police Academy. Seven Cadets backed out based on qualifications from this Class but there was a packed house at WOR-WIC where the Academy is held. Congratulations to all the Graduates. Of the entire group I saw only one woman.
Kentucky Settles Blog Censorship Suit
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has settled a lawsuit with a political blogger whose critical comments of then-Gov. Ernie Fletcher resulted in the state “blacklisting” all blogs on state-owned computers.
Public Citizen’s client Mark Nickolas, author of the blog BluegrassReport.org, agreed to dismiss the suit in the U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Ky. after Kentucky officials approved the settlement agreement. Louisville attorney Jennifer Moore also represented Nickolas.
Under the settlement, Kentucky officials agreed to no longer single out websites just because they are considered blogs. State officials reserve the right to block sites they consider inappropriate but agree to use a “viewpoint-neutral” standard that applies equally to all Web sites.
Public Citizen filed suit on behalf of Nickolas after the state started using a filtering program to censor all Web sites categorized as blogs. The state’s former top computer official stated in a court filing that the filtering policy was implemented because the governor’s office was unhappy with Nickolas’s blog, which was widely read by state employees and frequently criticized the governor.
Kentucky’s blog ban went into effect June 20, 2006, the same day Nickolas was quoted in The New York Times criticizing Fletcher, who was facing misdemeanor charges for claims that he had forced Democrats out of state civil service jobs in order to give them to political allies. Fletcher has since been defeated by current Gov. Steve Beshear.
“The state of Kentucky targeted Web sites it considered ‘unfriendly’ and, in doing so, violated the First Amendment rights of Mark Nickolas and other bloggers,” said Greg Beck, the Public Citizen attorney who handled the case. “We applaud the current administration for recognizing that the state cannot impose special restrictions on websites just because they are run by bloggers instead of big media companies.”
For more information about the case, click here.
Public Citizen’s client Mark Nickolas, author of the blog BluegrassReport.org, agreed to dismiss the suit in the U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Ky. after Kentucky officials approved the settlement agreement. Louisville attorney Jennifer Moore also represented Nickolas.
Under the settlement, Kentucky officials agreed to no longer single out websites just because they are considered blogs. State officials reserve the right to block sites they consider inappropriate but agree to use a “viewpoint-neutral” standard that applies equally to all Web sites.
Public Citizen filed suit on behalf of Nickolas after the state started using a filtering program to censor all Web sites categorized as blogs. The state’s former top computer official stated in a court filing that the filtering policy was implemented because the governor’s office was unhappy with Nickolas’s blog, which was widely read by state employees and frequently criticized the governor.
Kentucky’s blog ban went into effect June 20, 2006, the same day Nickolas was quoted in The New York Times criticizing Fletcher, who was facing misdemeanor charges for claims that he had forced Democrats out of state civil service jobs in order to give them to political allies. Fletcher has since been defeated by current Gov. Steve Beshear.
“The state of Kentucky targeted Web sites it considered ‘unfriendly’ and, in doing so, violated the First Amendment rights of Mark Nickolas and other bloggers,” said Greg Beck, the Public Citizen attorney who handled the case. “We applaud the current administration for recognizing that the state cannot impose special restrictions on websites just because they are run by bloggers instead of big media companies.”
For more information about the case, click here.
FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED FOR PARAMEDIC STEPHANIE L. CALLAWAY
[Georgetown, DE] A full-honors funeral, including a procession through the heart of Georgetown, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008, in remembrance of Stephanie L. Callaway, the Sussex County paramedic who died in the line of duty earlier this week.
A viewing will be held from noon to 3 p.m. inside the Delmarva Christian High School gymnasium, U.S. 9 and Airport Road, in Georgetown. At the conclusion of the viewing, a procession with honor guards and scores of emergency personnel and apparatus will accompany the casket as it is led through town. The procession will pause at the Sussex County Emergency Medical Services headquarters at the County Administrative Offices West Complex, U.S. 113 and U.S. 9 in Georgetown, where Paramedic Callaway’s ‘last alarm’ will be sounded.
The procession will move from there and end at the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, in G eorgetown. Memorial services will be held there, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Services will be open to the public.
Media staging areas will be established along the procession route – on Market Street, from Airport Road through The Circle to Old Laurel Road – as well as at the DelTech campus. More information on those staging areas will be provided at a later time. At the family’s request, no indoor photography will be allowed during the viewing or memorial service.
Market Street, from Airport Road to DuPont Boulevard (U.S. 113) will be closed from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday to allow for the procession. The Delaware Department of Transportation will post detours for traffic in and around the Georgetown area.
Those wishing to make donations in memory of Paramedic Callaway are asked to direct their contributions to the following organizations:
• Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, PO Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or
• Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sussex Chapter, 22198 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
For more information, please contact Sussex County Chief of Public Information Chip Guy at (302) 448-9077 or Sussex County Emergency Medical Services spokesman Tim Cooper at (302) 236-4325.
A viewing will be held from noon to 3 p.m. inside the Delmarva Christian High School gymnasium, U.S. 9 and Airport Road, in Georgetown. At the conclusion of the viewing, a procession with honor guards and scores of emergency personnel and apparatus will accompany the casket as it is led through town. The procession will pause at the Sussex County Emergency Medical Services headquarters at the County Administrative Offices West Complex, U.S. 113 and U.S. 9 in Georgetown, where Paramedic Callaway’s ‘last alarm’ will be sounded.
The procession will move from there and end at the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, in G eorgetown. Memorial services will be held there, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Services will be open to the public.
Media staging areas will be established along the procession route – on Market Street, from Airport Road through The Circle to Old Laurel Road – as well as at the DelTech campus. More information on those staging areas will be provided at a later time. At the family’s request, no indoor photography will be allowed during the viewing or memorial service.
Market Street, from Airport Road to DuPont Boulevard (U.S. 113) will be closed from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday to allow for the procession. The Delaware Department of Transportation will post detours for traffic in and around the Georgetown area.
Those wishing to make donations in memory of Paramedic Callaway are asked to direct their contributions to the following organizations:
• Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, PO Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or
• Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sussex Chapter, 22198 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
For more information, please contact Sussex County Chief of Public Information Chip Guy at (302) 448-9077 or Sussex County Emergency Medical Services spokesman Tim Cooper at (302) 236-4325.
Waterkeeper Alliance Is Truly Listening
I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to
the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the
industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We
embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation's environmental laws
and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our
attention.
We have just today received a number of inquiries from concerned Eastern
Shore residents about a wastewater treatment plant located in Salisbury
on the Wicomico River and we will be following up on that facility. I
assume that the Hebron plant is an entirely different facility. Please
let me know and I will try to follow up.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many
negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local
media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore
who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to
the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the
industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We
embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation's environmental laws
and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our
attention.
We have just today received a number of inquiries from concerned Eastern
Shore residents about a wastewater treatment plant located in Salisbury
on the Wicomico River and we will be following up on that facility. I
assume that the Hebron plant is an entirely different facility. Please
let me know and I will try to follow up.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many
negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local
media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore
who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
Wicomico Liquor Control Board Attorney Denies Documents
There seem to be a lot crossed wires over at the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board. The latest evidence comes from their own attorney.
In a letter dated June 9, LCB attorney Victor H. Laws, III informs Wicomico County Council Administrator Matt Creamer that documents requested by the council would not be forthcoming. There was just one problem, the documents had already been sent to the council after much delay.
The humor of this not withstanding, Mr. Laws makes some interesting comments in his piece to the council. Laws asserts that the LCB is "an independent state agency" and that the Wicomico County Council "has no jurisdiction over the Board (LCB) or any right to supervise its operations." Laws also asserts that the actions of "certain council members represent a form of attempted micromanagement, and even harassment."
Laws should be ashamed of himself for stealing from the Barrie Tilghman / Paul Wilber school of jurisprudence in such a blatant manner.
It is true that the LCB is an independent state agency. Therefore, they are subject to Maryland's Public Information Act. Borrowing from the Tilghman / Wilber school, Laws seems to be asserting that council members somehow cease to hold the rights of common citizens upon their ascension to elected office.
In my humble opinion, the council is being too kind. They should simply fill out a PIA request when they want something and run Haemel, et al into court if they refuse to comply.
The council, in providing legislative oversight over the county's budget SHOULD be making sure that the Wicomico taxpayer is receiving all funds from the LCB that they are due. This will undoubtedly mean that there will be requests for more documents. Mr. Laws would be wise to advise his client to comply.
How else can our elected representatives determine if checks to Kuhn's Jewelers and Kitty's Flowers are legitimate expenses?
Tomorrow we will ask the question - What happened to that $400,000 a year that Ron Alessi has been talking about?
In a letter dated June 9, LCB attorney Victor H. Laws, III informs Wicomico County Council Administrator Matt Creamer that documents requested by the council would not be forthcoming. There was just one problem, the documents had already been sent to the council after much delay.
The humor of this not withstanding, Mr. Laws makes some interesting comments in his piece to the council. Laws asserts that the LCB is "an independent state agency" and that the Wicomico County Council "has no jurisdiction over the Board (LCB) or any right to supervise its operations." Laws also asserts that the actions of "certain council members represent a form of attempted micromanagement, and even harassment."
Laws should be ashamed of himself for stealing from the Barrie Tilghman / Paul Wilber school of jurisprudence in such a blatant manner.
It is true that the LCB is an independent state agency. Therefore, they are subject to Maryland's Public Information Act. Borrowing from the Tilghman / Wilber school, Laws seems to be asserting that council members somehow cease to hold the rights of common citizens upon their ascension to elected office.
In my humble opinion, the council is being too kind. They should simply fill out a PIA request when they want something and run Haemel, et al into court if they refuse to comply.
The council, in providing legislative oversight over the county's budget SHOULD be making sure that the Wicomico taxpayer is receiving all funds from the LCB that they are due. This will undoubtedly mean that there will be requests for more documents. Mr. Laws would be wise to advise his client to comply.
How else can our elected representatives determine if checks to Kuhn's Jewelers and Kitty's Flowers are legitimate expenses?
Tomorrow we will ask the question - What happened to that $400,000 a year that Ron Alessi has been talking about?
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Bucket Boys At Shorebirds Tonight
The Bucket Boys are back this Friday Night! Last season surprise sensation is back for round 2 for Shorebirds Fans! These two crazy characters will amaze you with there ability to turn anything and everything around the stadium into a musical instrument. It's a high energy show you won't want to miss!
Tickets start at only $6.00 and there is not a bad seat in the house. Game time is 7:05 and the Birds face the Hagerstown Suns.
Please vist http://www.bucketboys.net/ for more information on the duo. I just watched their video online and these guys are talented!
Delmarva Chicken Festival This Weekend
The 59th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival will be this weekend, June 20 and 21, at the Centre of Salisbury from 10am to 10pm. Admission is free.
Musical entertainment on Friday includes Wes Davis, The Backfin Banjo Band, Cascading Carlos, and That 80’s Band. Headlining Saturday night is Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway.
There will be plenty for the kids to do as there will be a host of carnival rides, games, and other attractions.
Visit http://www.dpichicken.org/index.cfm?content=news&subcontent=details&id=311 for more information.
Musical entertainment on Friday includes Wes Davis, The Backfin Banjo Band, Cascading Carlos, and That 80’s Band. Headlining Saturday night is Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway.
There will be plenty for the kids to do as there will be a host of carnival rides, games, and other attractions.
Visit http://www.dpichicken.org/index.cfm?content=news&subcontent=details&id=311 for more information.
If You Are Still Having Problems Getting Over Fathers Day…You Gotta Read ‘Post Secrets’
This is one of my favorite new sites.
As you know last weekend was Fathers Day and the cards herein are reflective of the holiday.
Post Secrets is a site started by a Maryland man named Frank who thought it would be interesting to have people send anonymous post cards to a PO Box @ 13345 Copper Ridge Road, Germantown, MD 20874-3454
People write anything they want often on hand made post cards and often telling their innermost secrets just to get them off of their chests.
Each Sunday, Frank posts this weeks best postcards, and I look forward to reading them each Sunday.
This project has taken on a life of his own and now travels the country doing Post Secret Seminars, he has also written 4 books containing thousands of Post Secrets.
Sometimes they are funny, sometimes extremely sad, but always poingnant. Not all are as dark as the one featured here, but I posted it to show the amazing honesty and frailty of the human condition.
I encourage everyone to take a look especially this fathers day issue, I found it quite moving.
Cheers!