PRESS RELEASE
July 7,2008
The Historic District Commission has an immediate opening for a qualified City of Salisbury resident who is interested in serving. Applicants should have special interest, training or knowledge in fields such as architecture, history, preservation and/or urban design, and have a demonstrated interest in the preservation of the historic and architectural areas of the City. The Historic District Commission is responsible for reviewing all applications to build, alter or
destroy any structure within the Historic Districts. It is designed to minimize bureaucratic regulations and act as an advisory council to encourage the enhancement of the Historic Districts. Members must be a City resident. If you are interested in serving on this commission please submit a letter of interest with a written description of your qualifications and/or resume to the following address:
Office of the Mayor
City of Salisbury
125 North Division Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21801-4940
All letters of interest must be received by Wednesday, July 23, 2008.
Contact: Office of the Mayor - (410) 548-3100
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Tuesday, July 08, 2008
MAJOR STORM ON ITS WAY TOWARDS SALISBURY
There is a major Storm headed our way crossing the Bay right now heading up from the South. For those of you who live in the City of Salisbury, please try not to flush your toilets for the next several hours as this Storm will probably hit us in about 2 to 3 hours. When it does there's a good chance we'll see flooding and when there's flooding the WWTP overflows. I'd even expect a report tomorrow with some overflow problems. The skies are already changing but you can GO HERE and punch in your zip code and see what I'm talking about. It's a BIG Storm. You've been warned.
BREAKING NEWS! Structure Collapses In Georgetown
The information is just coming in on a trailer collapsing somehow at 84 Lumber in Georgetown, DE where Rt. 113 is closed down in both directions at Rt 404. They have been able to cut open the building and gain access to the victim but they are trying CPR to revive him and Trooper II is in the air now to transport him to PRMC as we speak. The Tech Rescue Team from Sharptown was called in and ultimately cancelled. More to come.....
Fatal Accident On Tilghman Rd & Rt. 50
Rt 50 and Tilghman Road have been closed for about 4 hours now due to a fatal accident. I'm told a van struck a vehicle, (car) on the drivers side door and the person driving the car died in the scene.
UPDATE: Margie Elizabeth Day failed to yield right of way at the intersection and was hit by a Van driven by George Thomas Elliot, 60, of Salisbury. Mrs. Day died from the accident.
I was also told they had to use the Jaws of Life to cut her out of the vehicle.
UPDATE: Margie Elizabeth Day failed to yield right of way at the intersection and was hit by a Van driven by George Thomas Elliot, 60, of Salisbury. Mrs. Day died from the accident.
I was also told they had to use the Jaws of Life to cut her out of the vehicle.
SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT SOUGHT
Ocean City Police are searching for a man who assaulted a young woman Friday morning.
A 19 year old Salisbury woman was collecting shells on the beach near 109th Street around 5:30 a.m. when an unidentified man grabbed her from behind and threw her to the ground.
The suspect, who was much larger, then sat on the victim's chest. He forced her mouth open with his hands and inserted his penis into her mouth. As the victim was struggling with the suspect, she heard another man say "What the hell are you doing?"
All of a sudden the man tackled the suspect off the victim. At this point, the victim got up and ran back to her condominium.
The suspect is described as a white male, 24-30 years old, 6-0 tall, 250-280 pounds, athletic build, bald, with no facial hair and dark eyes. He was wearing a black polo shirt, long khaki pants, and a black "Mardi Gras" type mask. He wore very large fake diamond earrings and had a gap in his front teeth.
The other man that intervened is described as a white male, 24-26 years of age, wearing a white t-shirt and khaki shorts. It is possible both men are acquainted.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Ocean City Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at 410-723-6604.
THREE OFFICERS INJURED DURING BRAWL AT UNDERAGE CLUB
On July 4th at around 9:20 p.m., Ocean City officers responded to the H2O underage club on Worcester Street after a fight broke out inside. Before officers were able to gain control of the scene, several more fights began. At this time there were 9 police officers on the scene and more than 75 persons fighting inside.
Club management was forced to close the club. As officers began to remove combatants, several more fights broke out both inside the club and outside on the sidewalk and street. Police estimated approximately 300-400 persons were involved. 63 police officers were utilized to bring order back to the area.
After more than 40 minutes, police were able to clear the area. 15 people were arrested. After interviewing several of the suspects it was determined that the fight was started by members of rival gangs based out of Salisbury.
Three officers were treated at Atlantic General Hospital. Officer Chris Reichard suffered a broken nose, Officer Kevin Dagstani was treated for a knee injury, and PFC Mike Richardson was treated for bite wounds after his K-9 dog became agitated by the crowd. One suspect was treated for a cut on his arm.
The following persons were arrested:
Monte Murray, 19, Georgetown, DE, 2nd Degree Assault
Enrique Vazquez, 18, Reading, PA, 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct
Christopher Gonzales, 18, Reading, PA, Disorderly Conduct
Brandon Smart, 19, Salisbury, Disorderly Conduct
Marvin Snead, 18, Millsboro, DE, Failure to Obey a Lawful Order of a Police Officer, Res isting Arrest
Davion Dashiell, 18, Salisbury, 2nd Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest
Tamir Armour, 18, Salisbury, 2nd Degree Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Concealed
Deadly Weapon (knife), Resisting Arrest
Juvenile Male, 17, Fruitland, Disorderly Conduct
Juvenile Female, 16, Princess Anne, 2nd Degree Assault
Juvenile, Male, 17, Salisbury, 2nd Degree Assault
Juvenile Male, 17, 2nd Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest
Juvenile Male, 16, Salisbury, Failure to Obey the Lawful Order of a Police Officer, Disorderly Conduct
Juvenile Male, 17, Salisbury, Failure to Obey the Lawful Order of a Police Officer, Hindering
Juvenile Male, 16, Salisbury, Disorderly Conduct
Juvenile Male, 17, Salisbury, Trespassing, Resisting Arrest
Another New Feature On Salisbury News
I case you hadn't noticed, we have added "Live Weather" to the top right corner of the Blog. For the many of you on the other side of the Bay Bridge wanting to know how things are looking forecast wise before you hit the Beach area for the weekend, you can depend on this forecast to give you the TRUTH as to what to expect for the weekend or even the week in the Ocean City/Salisbury area. We hope you enjoy this new feature as OTHER local sources tell you want you WANT to hear, or should I say, what they want you to see and hear?
The Lords Prayer
When I stood in front of the City Council a few weeks ago and I asked Gary Comegys if he had parked in a Handicapped Lane, (or however I worded it) Gary knew exactly what I was talking about and flat out LIED by saying he did not. I have several witnesses, (Police Officers) who did in fact witness him doing so, some of which were walking the grounds to find him to track him down so they could get the vehicle out of the way because a handicap person was trying to get off the Bus.
So I'm wondering just why they do the Lords Prayer before a Council Meeting when they show NO RESPECT for the truth anyway?
When I attended both Council Meetings in Delmar, they did not recite the Lords Prayer.
So I'm wondering just why they do the Lords Prayer before a Council Meeting when they show NO RESPECT for the truth anyway?
When I attended both Council Meetings in Delmar, they did not recite the Lords Prayer.
Virginia Man Arrested for "Terrorist" Bomb Threats to Worcester County Courthouse
On July 1, 2008 a letter was received at the Worcester County Circuit Court claiming that a Saudi Arabian Elite Special Forces Unit was going to start driving trucks full of C-4 explosives into government buildings.They were going to start with the Worcester
The investigation was turned over to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation. The investigation immediately revealed that the above suspect had court on July 2, 2008.
The investigation revealed that the suspect was responsible for writing the letter, and the suspect is not associated with the Saudi Arabian Elite Special Forces Unit.
The suspect Richard Matthews of Greenbackville, Virginia was arrested for the incident and charged with:
The suspect is currently being incarcerated at the Worcester
DATE & TIME: July 1, 2008 LOCATION:
CRIME: False Statement of a Destructive Device and Arson Threat
Suspect: Richard Phillip Matthews Age 37 of
What a lame way to get your court date postponed
What a lame way to get your court date postponed
Can anyone say DEE DE DEE
Coming To Wicomico County?
Should the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office be successful in getting some new Bikes for the Sheriff's Department, my guess is they'll look pretty similar to this Bike. The colors and logos would be different but the style should be the same. Besides, the State Police have already proven these Bikes are a success, even locally in Wicomico County.
DEE, DEE, DEEEE!
It's no wonder the Salisbury Fire Department Equipment is so screwed up. Notice this vehicle in the Diesel Repair Shop. It's a GAS engine, Idiots! LOL Thank God Gordy isn't in the Auto Repair Business, eh?
Dear Cat
Dear Cat,
I have some issues with you right now that I would like to hash out. And now is as good a time as any with you laying over my arms while I am trying to type on the computer. You don't even look comfortable and you can't breathe lying like that with your butt higher up than your head but your brain is the size of a walnut so I will forgive you.
First of all, the litterbox. Is it your goal to poop on the rim of the box? Because if it is, bravo! Mission accomplished, you can stop now. You have proved your point. It is not funny anymore, and I have run out of sticks in the yard to clean it off with. The box is big enough, and you are still small, so don't even go there.
Now... making pointless, incessant noises. If I take something away from you because I am tired of hearing it scoot across the floor for the last 2 hours, it does not mean to go find something else to mess with. I mean really where do you find this stuff? A wad of paper? A bottle cap? Is that really that fun to play with?
I put things on the coffee table because I want them there. I do not want you to knock EVERYTHING off of the coffee table in one of your mindless 'tearing ass through the house for no reason' adventures every single day. Once in a while, it is amusing. Every day, it's not that funny.
Your ass stinks. I mean REALLY stinks. Like the worst poop you've ever smelled. Why do you smell soooo horrible? I thought cats were clean! I have never experienced this smelly, stinky cat phenomena with any other cat on this Earth. Why, God, did you give me the most stinky cat in this solar system? And Cat, why do you insist on showing me your ass? I know it stinks, but what am I supposed to do about it? Bathe you??? LOL! Remember the last time that happened? I still have the scars... Also, when you sit on my arm, please have the kindness to put your tail over your butthole so it doesn't come into contact with my skin. I might catch something.
Lastly, I am allergic to you. I know this isn't your fault, but knowing this, why do you insist on rubbing the whole length of your body on my face? Okay... I just pulled a CATHAIR out of my eye. No wonder my eyes are itchy if you are purposefully depositing your dander into my eyes! What are you trying to prove here? That you know I'm stuck with you? While you're busy carrying things about the house in your mouth to deposit them into some area that I haven't discovered yet- would you mind bringing me a peice of sandpaper to me so that I can alleviate the itching you've caused me? Oh- while we're on this subject, I need my hair ties back- I know you have them. Thanks.
I have some issues with you right now that I would like to hash out. And now is as good a time as any with you laying over my arms while I am trying to type on the computer. You don't even look comfortable and you can't breathe lying like that with your butt higher up than your head but your brain is the size of a walnut so I will forgive you.
First of all, the litterbox. Is it your goal to poop on the rim of the box? Because if it is, bravo! Mission accomplished, you can stop now. You have proved your point. It is not funny anymore, and I have run out of sticks in the yard to clean it off with. The box is big enough, and you are still small, so don't even go there.
Now... making pointless, incessant noises. If I take something away from you because I am tired of hearing it scoot across the floor for the last 2 hours, it does not mean to go find something else to mess with. I mean really where do you find this stuff? A wad of paper? A bottle cap? Is that really that fun to play with?
I put things on the coffee table because I want them there. I do not want you to knock EVERYTHING off of the coffee table in one of your mindless 'tearing ass through the house for no reason' adventures every single day. Once in a while, it is amusing. Every day, it's not that funny.
Your ass stinks. I mean REALLY stinks. Like the worst poop you've ever smelled. Why do you smell soooo horrible? I thought cats were clean! I have never experienced this smelly, stinky cat phenomena with any other cat on this Earth. Why, God, did you give me the most stinky cat in this solar system? And Cat, why do you insist on showing me your ass? I know it stinks, but what am I supposed to do about it? Bathe you??? LOL! Remember the last time that happened? I still have the scars... Also, when you sit on my arm, please have the kindness to put your tail over your butthole so it doesn't come into contact with my skin. I might catch something.
Lastly, I am allergic to you. I know this isn't your fault, but knowing this, why do you insist on rubbing the whole length of your body on my face? Okay... I just pulled a CATHAIR out of my eye. No wonder my eyes are itchy if you are purposefully depositing your dander into my eyes! What are you trying to prove here? That you know I'm stuck with you? While you're busy carrying things about the house in your mouth to deposit them into some area that I haven't discovered yet- would you mind bringing me a peice of sandpaper to me so that I can alleviate the itching you've caused me? Oh- while we're on this subject, I need my hair ties back- I know you have them. Thanks.
FREE Classified Ads
Don't forget Folks, another Classified Section will come out again this Saturday. If there's an item you want listed, send it to me by Friday. This go around we'll have boats, houses for sale, houses for rent, all sorts of things. So get it together and the sooner you send it in the higher you'll place on the list. Send your information to, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com .
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Launches New Website
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office is please to announce its new Website, www.wicomicosheriff.com. It is now operating and LIVE! The new Site contains information on wanted individuals, a daily calls for service listing and crime statistics. It also has a history of the Wicomico Sheriff's Office and Frequently Asked Questions section. The goal of the new and updated Website is to make citizens aware of what's going on in Wicomico County and your community.
ENJOY THE HITS GUYS!
MSTA Continues to Fight Merit Pay
In what is essentially a precis of Sunday's Baltimore Sun piece on merit pay for public school teachers and principals, today's Daily Times glosses over the intense opposition of merit pay proposals by the Maryland State Teachers' Association (MSTA).
Who could blame them. Short of molesting a child you can't be fired. If your performance is bad enough, you're bundled off to another school. You still get your annual raises. Yet, we are surprised when "Johnny can't read"?
Merit pay is an excellent idea that helps to bring market forces to education. Given the socialist predilections of the national and state teachers' unions, who would expect them to embrace such a notion?
Of course merit pay is not a silver bullet. If we are serious about providing quality public education to our children we must demand merit pay as one part of a serious approach to reform the public schools. Other actions than need to be adopted include abolition of teacher tenure (a polite term for civil service protection) and school choice.
School choice is probably the single most important reform that can be undertaken. Given that the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), another unit of the fellow travelling NEA, is funding consultants to destroy the charter school movement in Delaware, there must be something to that notion besides the philosophical belief that freedom of choice (a key concept of liberty) always trumps socialism.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Who could blame them. Short of molesting a child you can't be fired. If your performance is bad enough, you're bundled off to another school. You still get your annual raises. Yet, we are surprised when "Johnny can't read"?
Merit pay is an excellent idea that helps to bring market forces to education. Given the socialist predilections of the national and state teachers' unions, who would expect them to embrace such a notion?
Of course merit pay is not a silver bullet. If we are serious about providing quality public education to our children we must demand merit pay as one part of a serious approach to reform the public schools. Other actions than need to be adopted include abolition of teacher tenure (a polite term for civil service protection) and school choice.
School choice is probably the single most important reform that can be undertaken. Given that the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA), another unit of the fellow travelling NEA, is funding consultants to destroy the charter school movement in Delaware, there must be something to that notion besides the philosophical belief that freedom of choice (a key concept of liberty) always trumps socialism.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Now What?
PUBLIC NOTICE
THE SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN A CLOSED SESSION ON MONDAY, JULY 14,
2008, AT 5:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AS PERMITTED
UNDER THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND SECTION 10-508(A)(3)(7).
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM 305 OF THE
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET).
THE SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN A CLOSED SESSION ON MONDAY, JULY 14,
2008, AT 5:00 P.M. TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AS PERMITTED
UNDER THE ANNOTATED CODE OF MARYLAND SECTION 10-508(A)(3)(7).
THE MEETING WILL BE HELD IN CONFERENCE ROOM 305 OF THE
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING (125 N. DIVISION STREET).
I Just Couldn't Resist!
I'm starting to believe I'm actually a spoiled brat. Last week I bought a Harley Davidson Fat Boy and this week I bought a Harley Davidson Electra Glide Classic. I wanted a grand touring bike, one that Jennifer would be comfortable on to enjoy long rides in the country. It doesn't get any better than this! I can't wait for Bike Week! Do YOU have the bug yet? Have you ever ridden in the past? Do you ride now? If you do ride, what kind of Bike/Bikes do you have?
Someone Sent Us A Picture, Let's Run It As Front Page News AGAIN!
The Daily Times never ceases to amaze me any more. They ran a story yesterday about a boat hitting the Rt. 90 Bridge and then today they got a photo from someone and ran the story again as Front Page News.
Look, I lived on the Assawoman Bay in West Ocean City for many years and let me tell you, there were boating accidents every day on that Bay. Well, maybe not every day but it was quite often. Especially on weekends! ESPECIALLY on 4th of July weekend! I call it Amateur Drunk Night for Boaters. There are many tiny islands on that Bay and people would come flying through at night thinking they knew everything, WRONG!
Anyhow, I'll not get into all those stories because although they were hilarious sitting on our back deck hearing these people flying across the Bay and all of a sudden, SILENCE, they were also dangerous! We knew what was going on well before it was about to happen and there was nothing we could do. Fortunately I never saw anyone injured and that's pure luck. Anyhow, you don't get what you pay for when you buy that rag any more.
Look, I lived on the Assawoman Bay in West Ocean City for many years and let me tell you, there were boating accidents every day on that Bay. Well, maybe not every day but it was quite often. Especially on weekends! ESPECIALLY on 4th of July weekend! I call it Amateur Drunk Night for Boaters. There are many tiny islands on that Bay and people would come flying through at night thinking they knew everything, WRONG!
Anyhow, I'll not get into all those stories because although they were hilarious sitting on our back deck hearing these people flying across the Bay and all of a sudden, SILENCE, they were also dangerous! We knew what was going on well before it was about to happen and there was nothing we could do. Fortunately I never saw anyone injured and that's pure luck. Anyhow, you don't get what you pay for when you buy that rag any more.
We're Expecting A Baby
"Good Morning Joe,
Did you know we're expecting a baby? Well, not us exactly. The Panda at the National Zoo that gave birth three years ago is expecting to deliver again any day now. The zoo staff is now monitoring her on their website 24 hrs a day. Below is the site.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas
It's something positive in Washington to look forward to!"
Kim
Did you know we're expecting a baby? Well, not us exactly. The Panda at the National Zoo that gave birth three years ago is expecting to deliver again any day now. The zoo staff is now monitoring her on their website 24 hrs a day. Below is the site.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas
It's something positive in Washington to look forward to!"
Kim
Question of the Day, Tue 7/8
This question brought to you by Jennifer:
Driving down any given road, I see "roadside grave sites." Some with flowers, wreaths and balloons, others with solar lights, pictures and hand-built white crosses.
Do you believe that when you die in a car accident, your soul remains at the accident site, even though your body is buried or ashes have been kept or spread for loved ones to mourn properly?
Have you lost a loved one due to a car accident? If so, where do you mourn your loved one? And where do you leave your tokens of affection for your loved one?
Do you believe that people should leave tokens of affection at the accident site? Why or why not?
Driving down any given road, I see "roadside grave sites." Some with flowers, wreaths and balloons, others with solar lights, pictures and hand-built white crosses.
Do you believe that when you die in a car accident, your soul remains at the accident site, even though your body is buried or ashes have been kept or spread for loved ones to mourn properly?
Have you lost a loved one due to a car accident? If so, where do you mourn your loved one? And where do you leave your tokens of affection for your loved one?
Do you believe that people should leave tokens of affection at the accident site? Why or why not?
Quote of the Day
"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." - Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)
Are You Going Green? You May Want to ReThink That!
Are you doing your part to make sure you are shrinking your 'Carbon Footprint'?
Going Green is all the Rage! Everywhere you turn, you find something about going 'Green'
Going Green is not the solution to all of our problems. As a matter of fact we are creating an ever growing problem that is actually killing the worlds poor; right before our eyes!
No your not going to see this on the MSM because that would be far too harsh for us to deal with. We are already far to stressed as a nation and we think we are such 'Do Gooders' when we all jump on a collective bandwagon.
Wake up America! The Worlds Poor are Starving and We are Helping!
Biofuels the source of world food crisis: leaked report
Going Green is all the Rage! Everywhere you turn, you find something about going 'Green'
Going Green is not the solution to all of our problems. As a matter of fact we are creating an ever growing problem that is actually killing the worlds poor; right before our eyes!
No your not going to see this on the MSM because that would be far too harsh for us to deal with. We are already far to stressed as a nation and we think we are such 'Do Gooders' when we all jump on a collective bandwagon.
Wake up America! The Worlds Poor are Starving and We are Helping!
Biofuels the source of world food crisis: leaked report
Stephen C. Webster / Raw Story | July 4, 2008
The United States Government’s Agriculture department recently claimed that the production of biofuels, or plant-based gas for use in combustion engines, has contributed a mere 3 percent to the growing cost of food worldwide. However, a leaked report from the World Bank, detailed in a new report by the
It is believed, say the story’s sources, that the report has been complete since April 2008, though not published so as to avoid embarrassing President George W. Bush.
“Political leaders seem intent on suppressing and ignoring the strong evidence that biofuels are a major factor in recent food price rises,” said Robert Bailey, policy adviser at Oxfam, as quoted by The Guardian. “It is imperative that we have the full picture. While politicians concentrate on keeping industry lobbies happy, people in poor countries cannot afford enough to eat.”
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The World Bank’s report estimates that rising food costs have pushed nearly 100 million people worldwide below the poverty line. The report also states that even massive droughts in Africa have had less of an effect on food prices than the
Additionally, the World Bank estimates a full third of corn produced in the
A Rant that Makes You Go Hmmmm
I was reading a CNN article which contained a poll asking Americans "How they Thought the Founding Fathers Would View Us Today"?
Results : Most people believed that the Founders would not be very happy with us.
At the end of the article there were several commentaries and this one I found particularly interesting.
neon Says:
July 7th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
As we go out to celebrate our freedom this 4th of July, let’s go over a few things to make your celebration a success.
Most importantly: You must keep all of your thoughts, and words, about defending freedom, and American Independence, IN THE PAST.
Just wave that plastic American flag made by political slaves in Communist China. You don’t want to seem un-American do you?
You must not talk about the fact that we are LOSING our American Independence TODAY to sovereignty destroying international forces like the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the creation of regional government through “trade treaties”.
For more information, do a Google search using keywords like “FTAA”, “CAFTA” , OR “NAFTA”.
If you say the Pledge of Allegiance make sure that you use the new government approved version.
Have your papers ready as you approach the holiday police checkpoints.
Do not claim that freedom of speech gives you the right to wear a Tee-shirt that the government doesn’t like. They can put you in jail.
Tidy up you house before you leave in case it is searched while you are out.
You used to have the right to freedom from search unless a search warrant is issued. Now the police can come into your home, and take whatever they want, and not tell you until 2 weeks later, if they tell you at all. They don’t even have to knock on the door before they barge in.
Don’t use any illegal fireworks in your 4th Celebration. It is for your own safety. And the founding father’s implemented a government to protect you from yourselves. Didn’t they? Besides, fireworks are explosive devices and you might be considered a terrorist with weapons of mass destruction. And although the government can’t find any in
Make sure you are buckled up in your seat belts, there will be roadblocks and checkpoints to make sure you comply. It is for the children. Have your papers ready as you approach the holiday police checkpoints.
If you are an airline employee, lighten up for the holiday, you can always look for a job tomorrow. Maybe you could transfer over to a Federal Airport Security Screener job.
Big demand for those jobs and you don’t have to be smart.
If you are a Haliburton employee, then celebrate: You probably have a raise coming from the Iraqi contract windfall.
If celebrating on any public property, make no mention of religious ideals. Government is god there. You will be apprehended.
ALSO, do not hold any religious observances in “your home” without checking with the zoning administration, to see if “your home” is properly zoned for church activities.
ALSO by careful not to violate any ordinances against “group assembly” regardless of your constitutional right to “peaceble assemble”.
Do not put up any patriotic signs in front of “your home” without checking with the zoning administration, to see if “your home” is properly zoned for billboards.
The term “your home” is used to refer; not only to homes that are rented on a monthly basis, from another subject; but also to homes that are rented on a yearly basis, directly from the government agent, in property tax division of your county.
If you make any improvements, in preparation for your fully government authorized gathering, make sure that you get permission from the owner of “your home”. The correct government agent, to grant this permission, will be in the “building permits” section.
Don’t criticize the President, or other government officials; you might be in violation of the Patriot Act and considered a possible terrorist.
Don’t mention the Constitution in any district court, or you could be held in contempt.
If your children get out of line this holiday, do not discipline them, or they may be kidnapped by the Dept. of Social Services and held hostage until you sign a confession, receive approved psychological therapy, and are deemed acceptable.
Show compassion this Independence Day by bringing an illegal immigrant to your celebration, or by hugging a tree.
If an election is occurring in your locality within the next 90 days, do not talk about or publicly support any candidate, as that is no longer lawful. Keep your mouth shut.
If an officer asks to search your vehicle at the “seat belt” checks, do not be belligerent and demand a search warrant.
Standing up for your fourth amendment rights is anti-social and not in tune with the new American way. Are you with Al Quada or something?
Do not get upset when the searching officer will not help you pick up your belongings that he has strewn all over the highway as he searched your vehicle.
It is not in his job description and complaining will get you charged with obstructing justice.
Keep your guns at home. You are not going hunting and besides, what on earth do guns have to do with American Independence?
Better yet, turn your guns into the authorities to let them know that you are a true patriotic American.
You still have the right to carry a gun if you have a license, but that will soon be gone if the United Nations passes their measure making carrying a gun illegal.
Better yet, just STAY at home. BUT do not assume that you are safe, because you are at home. If a government bureaucrat shows up at your home, he will probably be flashing a badge at you. This makes him look like a constitutional law enforcement officer. He may even be armed. Do not ask to see a warrant, and then tell him to leave if he does not have one. They will put a siege around your house. If you do not come out soon enough, they may invade, with guns drawn, or even set your house on fire.
For more information, do a Google search using keywords like “Symbionese Liberation Army”, “Philadelphia MOVE group”, “Gordon Kahl”, “The Order”, “Robert Matthews”, “Covenant of the Sword and Arm of the Lord”, “Randy Weaver” , “Branch Davidian”, or “Elian Gonzalez”.
If you are counting on your Congressman to protect you, understand that the average congressman is ALSO afraid to resist. For more information, do a Google search using keywords like “George Hanson” , “James Trafficant” or “Larry McDonald”.
You used to have the right to privacy. Now they have cameras everywhere watching you. If celebrating at the mall you are probably safe as the mall is now monitored by hundreds of surveillance cameras, watched by federal security forces. Don’t do anything that you wouldn’t want them to see.
Bring lots of cash with you, there will be many taxes, fines, and fees to pay as you celebrate your freedoms this day.
Do not leave home without your driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, welfare card, Medicare card, medical records, W-2 Form, and two others forms of ID. You may be asked for them at the police checkpoints. Better yet, get micro-chipped, and avoid the hassle of carrying around your papers. Bring your library card, the FBI may ask you for it.
Do not put any “anti-government” bumper stickers on your car. Especially not anything about the right to keep and bear arms. Police have been trained by the FBI in “bumper sticker profiling”. This attracts their attention at the check points, and makes you look like a terrorist.With regard to “bumper sticker profiling” you should be especially aware of the fact that “They will get my gun, when they pry it from my cold dead fingers” is no longer mere semantics. At
ALSO, be careful not to have any unauthorized THOUGHTS. There are now serious penalties for “thought crime”. Be aware that “civil forfeiture” laws make it possible to take anything that you own, by alleging that it was “intended” to be used for the commission of a crime. This could include transporting, or storing, a gun. If “civil forfeiture” proceedings are initiated against you, then you will have the burden of proof, to show that your thoughts were in compliance with government standards.
Get to know some politicians, and bureaucrats, so that you might be able to head off the taking of your private property to be given to private developers for the “public good”.
If traveling by air, this Independence Day, do not give the airport screeners a hard time.
They are feeling you up, and molesting your daughter, and wife, for the security of
Keep an eye on your fellow Americans as you celebrate this 4th of July. If you see anything suspicious, take notes so that when you get home you can call and report them to the Homeland Security Office. And remember you are not a nosey snitch, you are a great American Patriot.
Do not mention the signers of the Declaration of Independence this 4th of July.
Mentioning these white subversive terrorists is not popular and could get you in big trouble. Besides what do these guys have to do with the 4th of July anyway?
Do not leave home without one or more little plastic American flags made by political slaves in Communist China. Make sure you have one flying from the antennae of your vehicle. You don’t want to seem un-American do you?
Do not take a copy of the Declaration of Independence with you as it advocates the overthrow of tyrannical government. It is a terrorist document and will be confiscated at the holiday police checkpoints. Same advice for the Constitution.
And remember, as you leave home for your 4th of July outing, that the second you stepped out of your door that you probably broke hundreds of federal, state, and local laws that you are probably unaware of. However, if you tow the line, you will not be charged.
If arrested you used to have the right to a jury trial, and to be told what you have done wrong, and appointed council. Now you can be labeled an “enemy combatant” or terrorist, and be placed in jail with no trial, no lawyer, nothing for as long as they want.
For more information, do a Google search on “Jose Padilla”.
Don’t even think about taxes on this great day. The 50 per cent government confiscation of your income at the threat of imprisonment or at the point of a gun should not even cross your mind as you revel in your freedom. After all, April 15th is a long way off.
With a little effort, maybe we can get our taxes down to one fourth of our income;
like the amount that the feudal serfs paid to their masters.
And whatever you do, do not let on that you really know that true freedom died a long time ago in
If you have a few decades with nothing better to do, study up on “administrative law”.
Laws are now made by the unelected bureaucrats, in hundreds of “administrative agencies”. If you are charged with violating one of these “laws” you will not get a trial by a jury of your peers. You will be tried by the agency that made the “law” and made the charge against you. If you appeal this “conviction,” your appeal will also be heard by the administrative agency that “convicted” you. How likely is it, that they will decide, that they were right?
I hope this message gets past the Department of Home land Insecurity approved internet filter. How else can they protect us from unauthorized thought?
Now go out and celebrate your freedom, and have a great Independence Day!
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HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY
This transmission screened prior to receipt by addressee pursuant to applicable sections of the USA PATRIOT Act.
The Patriot Act is constitutionally illegal, but was signed into law takes away your rights and turns them into privileges, which the government can grant or take away at will. If you remember we were told that this would just be temporary. Now it has been made permanent. But no one protested did they?
You used to have the rights to not be spied on by anyone while on the phone or the internet.
You also used to have the rights to your bank records being held private.
Now the government can just go through your bank record data and monitor your financial transactions without question and without even telling you.
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Now go out there and celebrate your freedom, and liberty, and have a great sanitized, politically correct, and government approved and authorized Independence Day!
Ben Has A Good Question
I don't know any ambulance of fire engine drivers and the two police I questioned looked at me like I was insane but I have a question. In driver's education we were taught to pull over and let police and fire go by, I try to do this but: What happens if you are at a red stop light and they are directly behind you do you bust the light and pull out of their way? I have been headed south on 13 and an emergency vehicle is coming up from behind and I can't get over to the right to let them go around me. What is the legal and what is the emergency drivers preferance?
This is one questions I have had and many others may have questions about proper procedures involving anything from talking to a mortgage company to going in front of the historical commission. The general public could have question of the week with a legal comment and then for lack of a better term audience participation.
Thanks for your time and energy. If your ever coming over to Smith Street let me know and I'll buy you a beer or something, the door is open.
Ben
This is one questions I have had and many others may have questions about proper procedures involving anything from talking to a mortgage company to going in front of the historical commission. The general public could have question of the week with a legal comment and then for lack of a better term audience participation.
Thanks for your time and energy. If your ever coming over to Smith Street let me know and I'll buy you a beer or something, the door is open.
Ben
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On July 5, 2008 at approximately 4:59 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department served an arrest warrant on the below listed suspect charging him with the homicide of Kevin Shawn Tull, Jr. on May 12, 2008. The investigation of that shooting led to Salisbury Detectives obtaining a warrant charging Moss with the shooting but until this date, the suspect had been able to elude capture. The suspect was arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office during the investigation of an unrelated burglary.
ARRESTED: Duran Monroe Moss, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree murder
Handgun use in a violent crime
Handgun on person
Handgun in a vehicle
Conspiracy to commit murder
Conspiracy to use a handgun in a violent crime
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC# 200800016729
On July 4, 2008 at approximately 5:30 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to a residence on Parsons Rd. for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim, who advised that she had observed the below listed suspect, who was known to her, break her window then attempt to make entry into her residence. Officers located the suspect a short distance from the residence and took the suspect into custody.
ARRESTED: Dantoine Thomas Svaniker, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Fourth degree burglary
Malicious destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023467
On July 5, 2008 at approximately 3:25 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department made contact with a suspicious vehicle located in the parking lot of a local business on Snow Hill Road. The driver was contacted and was found to be driving suspended and revoked. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest revealed an amount of suspected marijuana.
ARRESTED: Michael Edward Brummell, 27 years of age Dover, Delaware
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cds/paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023601
On July 6, 2008 at approximately 1:43 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the rear area of the Break Time Grill in reference to the report of a rape. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim who was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. The victim was treated and released. The victim advised the Officers that while outside of the restaurant smoking, she was forced to a rear area behind the restaurant where she was assaulted. The victim and witnesses were able to describe the suspect, who was located by Officers on South Division St. The suspect was positively identified and taken into custody.
ARRESTED: Robert (nmn) Fretz, 37 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree rape
Second degree sex offense
Fourth degree sex offense
Resisting arrest
Second degree assault
Malicious destruction of property
Theft (less than $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023724
On July 6, 2008 at approximately 10:18 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to the area of Snow Hill Road in reference to the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle. Salisbury officers had earlier responded to a residence on Priscilla Street where a victim advised that her vehicle had been stolen from the front of her residence. The vehicle was later located on Snow Hill Road and the two below listed suspects, who were operating the vehicle, were taken into custody.
ARRESTED #1: Deonte Laynell Harrell, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Davon Michael Gale, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (Both):
Theft of a motor vehicle
Theft (over $ 500)
Motor vehicle violations
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023807
ARRESTED: Duran Monroe Moss, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree murder
Handgun use in a violent crime
Handgun on person
Handgun in a vehicle
Conspiracy to commit murder
Conspiracy to use a handgun in a violent crime
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC# 200800016729
On July 4, 2008 at approximately 5:30 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to a residence on Parsons Rd. for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim, who advised that she had observed the below listed suspect, who was known to her, break her window then attempt to make entry into her residence. Officers located the suspect a short distance from the residence and took the suspect into custody.
ARRESTED: Dantoine Thomas Svaniker, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Fourth degree burglary
Malicious destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023467
On July 5, 2008 at approximately 3:25 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department made contact with a suspicious vehicle located in the parking lot of a local business on Snow Hill Road. The driver was contacted and was found to be driving suspended and revoked. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest revealed an amount of suspected marijuana.
ARRESTED: Michael Edward Brummell, 27 years of age Dover, Delaware
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cds/paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023601
On July 6, 2008 at approximately 1:43 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the rear area of the Break Time Grill in reference to the report of a rape. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim who was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment and evaluation. The victim was treated and released. The victim advised the Officers that while outside of the restaurant smoking, she was forced to a rear area behind the restaurant where she was assaulted. The victim and witnesses were able to describe the suspect, who was located by Officers on South Division St. The suspect was positively identified and taken into custody.
ARRESTED: Robert (nmn) Fretz, 37 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree rape
Second degree sex offense
Fourth degree sex offense
Resisting arrest
Second degree assault
Malicious destruction of property
Theft (less than $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023724
On July 6, 2008 at approximately 10:18 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to the area of Snow Hill Road in reference to the recovery of a stolen motor vehicle. Salisbury officers had earlier responded to a residence on Priscilla Street where a victim advised that her vehicle had been stolen from the front of her residence. The vehicle was later located on Snow Hill Road and the two below listed suspects, who were operating the vehicle, were taken into custody.
ARRESTED #1: Deonte Laynell Harrell, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Davon Michael Gale, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (Both):
Theft of a motor vehicle
Theft (over $ 500)
Motor vehicle violations
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800023807
Sam's Club Rocks!
There were so many articles posted on Monday that I thought this one could wait a day.
On Monday I received a telephone call from the Manager of our local Sam's Club, Brian. Brian had heard through co workers that Salisbury News had a Post up about gas prices. He went to the Site and read the article and just wanted to contact me to see if I had any more questions and or if there was anything they could do for me?
I told him that I was a loyal Customer and no matter what the prices were, I'm buying my gas through Sam's, period. Of course I'm not stupid, if their prices go up too much I'll shop elsewhere. Nevertheless, I mentioned I have 14 cars, a large Motor Coach and a Motorcycle and I purchase several hundred dollars a month worth of gas from Sam's.
He informed me that they do only check prices along the strip area of Rt. 13 and they stay competitive to just that area. It's a shame, (IMO) because they could set their prices to a certain percentage over cost and keep everyone else honest. Instead, they simply follow slightly below what the others are pricing their fuel within a mile or so from their store.
I also mentioned that I know people from st. Michael's, Ocean City and other areas that shop at Sam's in Salisbury. If their prices were lower it would only be fair to their customers. Keep in mind Folks, it's 5 cents more per gallon if you're not a member, if not more.
So I do appreciate the call. I LOVE the Nathan's Hot Dogs that they serve there, as ALL of you already know. I have never had a bad experience there. Well, maybe ONCE but that's an unbelievable record since I've been shopping at Sam's Clubs and have been a Member for at least 10 to 15 years now. I'd just like to see them keep their gas prices lower since we pay a membership and deserve the best price period, not just within a mile of the store.
On Monday I received a telephone call from the Manager of our local Sam's Club, Brian. Brian had heard through co workers that Salisbury News had a Post up about gas prices. He went to the Site and read the article and just wanted to contact me to see if I had any more questions and or if there was anything they could do for me?
I told him that I was a loyal Customer and no matter what the prices were, I'm buying my gas through Sam's, period. Of course I'm not stupid, if their prices go up too much I'll shop elsewhere. Nevertheless, I mentioned I have 14 cars, a large Motor Coach and a Motorcycle and I purchase several hundred dollars a month worth of gas from Sam's.
He informed me that they do only check prices along the strip area of Rt. 13 and they stay competitive to just that area. It's a shame, (IMO) because they could set their prices to a certain percentage over cost and keep everyone else honest. Instead, they simply follow slightly below what the others are pricing their fuel within a mile or so from their store.
I also mentioned that I know people from st. Michael's, Ocean City and other areas that shop at Sam's in Salisbury. If their prices were lower it would only be fair to their customers. Keep in mind Folks, it's 5 cents more per gallon if you're not a member, if not more.
So I do appreciate the call. I LOVE the Nathan's Hot Dogs that they serve there, as ALL of you already know. I have never had a bad experience there. Well, maybe ONCE but that's an unbelievable record since I've been shopping at Sam's Clubs and have been a Member for at least 10 to 15 years now. I'd just like to see them keep their gas prices lower since we pay a membership and deserve the best price period, not just within a mile of the store.