Remember last week when the Washington Post did an article about Ehrlich NOT running for Governor again? Then I sad with the Governor the following day and he flat out said the MSM had lied. Get this, now even the Daily Slime has produced THIS ARTICLE once again FOLLOWING yet ANOTHER Salisbury News Interview.
Here's another TIP for you Daily Slime. There's a serious issue going on at PRMC, in case you hadn't noticed. There's also a serious situation with a questionable $700,000.00 change order in the County, yet you refuse to do anything on that.
But considering this Ehrlich situation is FAR more important than what the CUSTOMERS locally really want to know, I can see this Ehrlich situation being a PRIORITY. It's OLD NEWS you Idiots! Then again, so is just about everything you produce any more.
Did you get the notice in today's mail, even Home Deliveries are going way up in price too. I cancelled that rag, how about you?
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Another Very Important Endorsement For Andy Harris
At 8:48 AM tomorrow morning Salisbury News will release a very important endorsement from a highly respected National Figure. It will go up at that point for the most impact.
CONGRATULATIONS TONY ANDERSON
Tony Anderson from New Castle, Delaware you are the proud winner of the $10,000 prize from the Delmar Fire Department. Tony was not present when the numbers were announced, perhaps he'll find out here first on Salisbury News. If you know Tony give him a call now. The numbers were pulled seconds ago.
Classified Ads
New Classified Ads are already rolling in for next week. I know I haven't been hammering this feature as much as I used to but quite frankly I've been extremely busy these past few weeks, sorry.
Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to send in whatever it is you'd like to sell and no matter what I get it Posted, anyone who's posted an ad knows that.
If you'd like to see anything at all, drop me your ad at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and I'll get it up right away fro the following Saturday morning. The success rate of selling items has been fantastic and best of all it's FREE!
Thanks for all the support everyone.
Nevertheless, anyone is welcome to send in whatever it is you'd like to sell and no matter what I get it Posted, anyone who's posted an ad knows that.
If you'd like to see anything at all, drop me your ad at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and I'll get it up right away fro the following Saturday morning. The success rate of selling items has been fantastic and best of all it's FREE!
Thanks for all the support everyone.
Senator Joe Long Passes Away
Joe:
Wanted to make you aware that Senator Joe Long passed away this morning. He was a legend and ICON on the shore.
The family has set up a website and blog for information www.joelong.info. During this trying time the family would like to limit phone calls, friends are asked to leave messages on the blog.
Information about services and arrangements will be posted as soon as they are complete. Holloway Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Wanted to make you aware that Senator Joe Long passed away this morning. He was a legend and ICON on the shore.
The family has set up a website and blog for information www.joelong.info. During this trying time the family would like to limit phone calls, friends are asked to leave messages on the blog.
Information about services and arrangements will be posted as soon as they are complete. Holloway Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Obama's Aunt in U.S. illegally
Check this out! Obama says he didn't know....yeah right! He's gonna sell out his own Aunt to avoid bad press. If he'll sell out his own blood, what will he do to the rest of us?
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20081101/Obama.Aunt/
http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-general/20081101/Obama.Aunt/
Daylight Savings Time Ends
"FALL BACK" TIME!!!
DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR BEFORE BED SATURDAY NIGHT . . . . OR AT 2 AM SUNDAY, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENS.
DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR BEFORE BED SATURDAY NIGHT . . . . OR AT 2 AM SUNDAY, WHICH IS EXACTLY WHEN IT HAPPENS.
HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER
History of Railroading in Salisbury
The first attempt at putting a railroad on the Eastern Shore was when the Eastern Shore Railroad obtained a charter in 1836. They even had money printed and the few remaining examples of this currency are extremely rare today, though some are known to exist. The Panic of 1837 scuttled the plans for the building of the railroad until the economy improved.
The Delaware Railroad had reached Delmar by 1859, and the Eastern Shore Railroad brought the line to Salisbury, but the outbreak of the Civil War delayed extending the line past Salisbury until after the war ended. When the war ended, the Eastern Shore Railroad renewed their original plans and ran track to Princess Anne and then on to Somers Cove, which was then renamed Crisfield in honor of the president of the railroad, John W. Crisfield.
After several profitable years, and the extension of the line to Pocomoke, the Eastern Shore Railroad failed and its lines were taken over by the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad. By 1884, the NYP & N had extended the line down the Peninsula to Cape Charles. Its depot in Salisbury was located on the west side of the tracks between Isabella and Williams streets.
Another venture, the Wicomico and Pocomoke Railroad had incorporated in 1864 and completed its first line in 1868. The first terminals were at Salisbury and Berlin but eventually continued on to Ocean City. This company was eventually sold in 1888 to the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad. Then the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad failed financially and their assets were sold at public auction on August 29, 1894. The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic was formed by new backers who were closely allied with the Pennsylvania Railroad which acquired a controlling interest in 1902. They had a depot in Salisbury separate from the north-south line of the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk. It was located near where the tracks cross N. Division St.
There were two other stops in Salisbury which are now just a faint memory. One was Fulton Station which was located just north of Rt. 50 on the east side of Mill St.. This was used mainly for the import of large purchases by the leading wholesale dealers in the area. The other was Byrd Siding which was located at the far end of W. Main St. where it connects with Nanticoke Road. This was used mainly for shipping the large quantities of produce grown locally.
As the use of the railroad grew, a new station was erected in 1914 to replace the two smaller ones. This was named Union Station and the first ticket agent was Rollie W. Hastings. He also sold the last ticket when the Pennsylvania Railroad discontinued passenger service in 1958. He also served Salisbury as mayor from 1950-58.
The structure that was Union Station is still standing and is currently owned by brothers Tom and John Knorr who also own The Red Roost in Clara, Boonie’s in Tyaskin and Sobo’s on South Division Street in Salisbury. They planned to restore and put a brew pub in the former Union Station until the impact fees from the city of Salisbury made the project unrealistic.
The first attempt at putting a railroad on the Eastern Shore was when the Eastern Shore Railroad obtained a charter in 1836. They even had money printed and the few remaining examples of this currency are extremely rare today, though some are known to exist. The Panic of 1837 scuttled the plans for the building of the railroad until the economy improved.
The Delaware Railroad had reached Delmar by 1859, and the Eastern Shore Railroad brought the line to Salisbury, but the outbreak of the Civil War delayed extending the line past Salisbury until after the war ended. When the war ended, the Eastern Shore Railroad renewed their original plans and ran track to Princess Anne and then on to Somers Cove, which was then renamed Crisfield in honor of the president of the railroad, John W. Crisfield.
After several profitable years, and the extension of the line to Pocomoke, the Eastern Shore Railroad failed and its lines were taken over by the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad. By 1884, the NYP & N had extended the line down the Peninsula to Cape Charles. Its depot in Salisbury was located on the west side of the tracks between Isabella and Williams streets.
Another venture, the Wicomico and Pocomoke Railroad had incorporated in 1864 and completed its first line in 1868. The first terminals were at Salisbury and Berlin but eventually continued on to Ocean City. This company was eventually sold in 1888 to the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad. Then the Baltimore and Eastern Shore Railroad failed financially and their assets were sold at public auction on August 29, 1894. The Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic was formed by new backers who were closely allied with the Pennsylvania Railroad which acquired a controlling interest in 1902. They had a depot in Salisbury separate from the north-south line of the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk. It was located near where the tracks cross N. Division St.
There were two other stops in Salisbury which are now just a faint memory. One was Fulton Station which was located just north of Rt. 50 on the east side of Mill St.. This was used mainly for the import of large purchases by the leading wholesale dealers in the area. The other was Byrd Siding which was located at the far end of W. Main St. where it connects with Nanticoke Road. This was used mainly for shipping the large quantities of produce grown locally.
As the use of the railroad grew, a new station was erected in 1914 to replace the two smaller ones. This was named Union Station and the first ticket agent was Rollie W. Hastings. He also sold the last ticket when the Pennsylvania Railroad discontinued passenger service in 1958. He also served Salisbury as mayor from 1950-58.
The structure that was Union Station is still standing and is currently owned by brothers Tom and John Knorr who also own The Red Roost in Clara, Boonie’s in Tyaskin and Sobo’s on South Division Street in Salisbury. They planned to restore and put a brew pub in the former Union Station until the impact fees from the city of Salisbury made the project unrealistic.
PRMC Takes A Page From WalMart
When you or a loved one goes to PRMC and are in desperate need of a professional Anesthesiologist in the past, you were actually in one of the very best hands of any Doctors in the United States of America, believe it or not.
HOWEVER, the Board at PRMC places their main interest in making more and more money, therefore they are terminating ALL of their Anesthesiologists and are replacing Associated Anesthesiology with a NATIONAL Company called Sheridan, (sp?).
OK, so here's how the new company works. They go around the Country targeting Hospitals showing them they can make them far more money but as you and I know, there's always a catch. You see, when you're put under with this new company they allegedly allow a Nurse Practitioner to take over and the main Anesthesiologist is only called back in if there's a problem. So once you're under you're left in the hands of someone far less qualified.
Think about this for a minute Folks. All of a sudden ALL of the local Doctors that use this service are scared stiff for their own patients and with good reason. Many of the current PRMC Anesthesiologists have been here for 20 to 30 years in many cases and without any warning they have all had to go out and search for new jobs. They did this under the radar not allowing the current Anesthesiologists to resist.
There are "Hospital Loyalists" that will support the Hospital with whatever they say or do but let me assure you, there are MANY people/doctors extremely upset over this major change and so should YOU.
Many of these Doctors will have to move and sell their homes that they have lived in for years in a very soft market and start their lives over again. I understand the Cardiology Doctors are also very upset over the massive turnover at PRMC as well. They used to have a Staff of 40 and I'm told that had dropped to around 20. Many employees are simply leaving. Doctors are allegedly concerned for their patients care because of this turnover. Understand this as well. These Doctors know who they have been working with for many years. Once these Anesthesiologists are gone, that comfort zone is completely gone.
Then there's the new mega multi million dollar Layfield Tower where they have recently initiated a new "Code H" policy. If you've ever been a patient at PRMC you are aware that there is a button you can push to get a nurse to come assist you. Because they are so under staffed, now they give you a card with a telephone number you or a family member can call and they'll eventually get someone to come to you.
There are so many people bothered by this major change, my phone has been ringing off the hook for days. Similar to WalMart, the personal and professional care of the past will be replaced with a WalMart mentality.
Baltimore is looking better and better every day. If YOU know more about this story, please share that information in comments. I'll say this in closing. PRMC may not like the fact that I have broken this story but I will tell you that many Doctors are VERY concerned. Their livelihoods are on the line and this is like entering the INDY 500 and at the last minute changing your entire Pit Crew with people yo have no idea who they are and what they're capable of.
They are in the business of assuring they can and will professionally care for you and I'm sure they're confident they will still be able to provide the same kind of care but many don't believe that and I can see why.
HOWEVER, the Board at PRMC places their main interest in making more and more money, therefore they are terminating ALL of their Anesthesiologists and are replacing Associated Anesthesiology with a NATIONAL Company called Sheridan, (sp?).
OK, so here's how the new company works. They go around the Country targeting Hospitals showing them they can make them far more money but as you and I know, there's always a catch. You see, when you're put under with this new company they allegedly allow a Nurse Practitioner to take over and the main Anesthesiologist is only called back in if there's a problem. So once you're under you're left in the hands of someone far less qualified.
Think about this for a minute Folks. All of a sudden ALL of the local Doctors that use this service are scared stiff for their own patients and with good reason. Many of the current PRMC Anesthesiologists have been here for 20 to 30 years in many cases and without any warning they have all had to go out and search for new jobs. They did this under the radar not allowing the current Anesthesiologists to resist.
There are "Hospital Loyalists" that will support the Hospital with whatever they say or do but let me assure you, there are MANY people/doctors extremely upset over this major change and so should YOU.
Many of these Doctors will have to move and sell their homes that they have lived in for years in a very soft market and start their lives over again. I understand the Cardiology Doctors are also very upset over the massive turnover at PRMC as well. They used to have a Staff of 40 and I'm told that had dropped to around 20. Many employees are simply leaving. Doctors are allegedly concerned for their patients care because of this turnover. Understand this as well. These Doctors know who they have been working with for many years. Once these Anesthesiologists are gone, that comfort zone is completely gone.
Then there's the new mega multi million dollar Layfield Tower where they have recently initiated a new "Code H" policy. If you've ever been a patient at PRMC you are aware that there is a button you can push to get a nurse to come assist you. Because they are so under staffed, now they give you a card with a telephone number you or a family member can call and they'll eventually get someone to come to you.
There are so many people bothered by this major change, my phone has been ringing off the hook for days. Similar to WalMart, the personal and professional care of the past will be replaced with a WalMart mentality.
Baltimore is looking better and better every day. If YOU know more about this story, please share that information in comments. I'll say this in closing. PRMC may not like the fact that I have broken this story but I will tell you that many Doctors are VERY concerned. Their livelihoods are on the line and this is like entering the INDY 500 and at the last minute changing your entire Pit Crew with people yo have no idea who they are and what they're capable of.
They are in the business of assuring they can and will professionally care for you and I'm sure they're confident they will still be able to provide the same kind of care but many don't believe that and I can see why.
Hey Frank Kratovil, I'M STILL WAITING?
Yesterday I challenged Frank Kratovil to deliver me the alleged RETRACTION from the Daily Slime in this article HERE. I have yet to receive a WORD or message from Frank as I left every possible contact information to reach me and NOTHING!
Come on Frank, either I'm a lying sack of sh!t or you're a lying sack of sh!t. It would be so easy for YOU to make me look like a fool if only what you said was the truth. However, YOU LIED because you're desperate and you CAN'T deliver a RETRACTION because there never was one. "WE SOLVED THE CRISIS" is what the Daily Times QUOTED you as saying about the Bailout. Far from it Frankie.
Do you want to vote a lying sack of sh!t into Congress?
Come on Frank, either I'm a lying sack of sh!t or you're a lying sack of sh!t. It would be so easy for YOU to make me look like a fool if only what you said was the truth. However, YOU LIED because you're desperate and you CAN'T deliver a RETRACTION because there never was one. "WE SOLVED THE CRISIS" is what the Daily Times QUOTED you as saying about the Bailout. Far from it Frankie.
Do you want to vote a lying sack of sh!t into Congress?
Military Election Votes
Thought this was pretty interesting. I wonder why I haven't seen this on the news?
http://radarsite.blogspot.com/2008/10/army-times-poll-on-presidential-race.html
http://radarsite.blogspot.com/2008/10/army-times-poll-on-presidential-race.html
Press Release: Debbie Campbell Announces Re-Election Run
Salisbury Needs A More Fiscally Responsible, Taxpayer-Friendly City Government
Salisbury, MD – Salisbury City Councilwoman Debbie Campbell has announced her intention to seek a second term. Campbell, who has served as the city council's “fiscal watchdog” during her first term, made her announcement before a group of citizens at the corner of Maryland Ave. and Smith St., an area riddled with crime, which is another issue Campbell is known for taking head on.
“Four years ago, I asked for your help in making Salisbury a better city – a better city for homeowners, a better city for those who rent, and a better city for the businesses that employ so many of our residents. We have made some progress, but there is much yet to do, so I’m asking for your support and vote once again,” Campbell stated.
“Our homeowners and businesses are overtaxed. The city's property tax rate now exceeds that of Wicomico County's. Renters are paying these tax increases through higher rents,” she added.
“What have we received in return for these higher taxes? A higher crime rate. More bureaucracy. A $10 million fire station that should have cost less than $5 million. Yet, certain individuals are able to receive multi-million subsidies, which the rest of us are forced to pay with our hard-earned tax dollars.”
Campbell pledged to continue her fight on behalf of the hard-working men and women of Salisbury, those that “pay the bills.”
“I've worked hard on behalf of the good people of Salisbury. I admit that it has often been a struggle with opposition that will not entertain another point of view, but the progress is coming in ways big and small,” Campbell said.
By way of example, Campbell noted two accomplishments. “Just 18 months ago I, along with Councilwoman Terry Cohen, was able to stave off a 10% increase in our water and sewer bills. Unfortunately, the Mayor and current council majority have since chosen to hit us all with even more increases without an effort to look for other solutions. With the help of concerned citizens, we have been able to force more transparency from our city government,” Campbell explained.
Campbell noted that Salisbury, the “Crossroads of Delmarva” is truly at a crossroads.
“Although we are facing the most challenging economic picture in decades, I believe that by putting taxpayers ahead of special interests and a privileged few, by exercising true fiscal responsibility, and by focusing on citizen priorities like crime, jobs and our environment, we can restore our city’s health and usher in a period of real progress and prosperity,” the councilwoman stated.
“With the support and cooperation of the citizens of Salisbury, I’ll continue to work hard to ensure that our best days are still ahead,” Campbell said enthusiastically.
Salisbury, MD – Salisbury City Councilwoman Debbie Campbell has announced her intention to seek a second term. Campbell, who has served as the city council's “fiscal watchdog” during her first term, made her announcement before a group of citizens at the corner of Maryland Ave. and Smith St., an area riddled with crime, which is another issue Campbell is known for taking head on.
“Four years ago, I asked for your help in making Salisbury a better city – a better city for homeowners, a better city for those who rent, and a better city for the businesses that employ so many of our residents. We have made some progress, but there is much yet to do, so I’m asking for your support and vote once again,” Campbell stated.
“Our homeowners and businesses are overtaxed. The city's property tax rate now exceeds that of Wicomico County's. Renters are paying these tax increases through higher rents,” she added.
“What have we received in return for these higher taxes? A higher crime rate. More bureaucracy. A $10 million fire station that should have cost less than $5 million. Yet, certain individuals are able to receive multi-million subsidies, which the rest of us are forced to pay with our hard-earned tax dollars.”
Campbell pledged to continue her fight on behalf of the hard-working men and women of Salisbury, those that “pay the bills.”
“I've worked hard on behalf of the good people of Salisbury. I admit that it has often been a struggle with opposition that will not entertain another point of view, but the progress is coming in ways big and small,” Campbell said.
By way of example, Campbell noted two accomplishments. “Just 18 months ago I, along with Councilwoman Terry Cohen, was able to stave off a 10% increase in our water and sewer bills. Unfortunately, the Mayor and current council majority have since chosen to hit us all with even more increases without an effort to look for other solutions. With the help of concerned citizens, we have been able to force more transparency from our city government,” Campbell explained.
Campbell noted that Salisbury, the “Crossroads of Delmarva” is truly at a crossroads.
“Although we are facing the most challenging economic picture in decades, I believe that by putting taxpayers ahead of special interests and a privileged few, by exercising true fiscal responsibility, and by focusing on citizen priorities like crime, jobs and our environment, we can restore our city’s health and usher in a period of real progress and prosperity,” the councilwoman stated.
“With the support and cooperation of the citizens of Salisbury, I’ll continue to work hard to ensure that our best days are still ahead,” Campbell said enthusiastically.
Debbie Campbel's Formal Speech Yesterday
Today I ask for your support as I announce that I will run for a second term as your representative on the Salisbury City Council. I have chosen this spot for my announcement because a neighborhood police substation used to be located just behind me. This location illustrates much of what needs to be changed in Salisbury. Several weeks ago other concerned citizens and I were told by armed police officers that it was too dangerous for us to proceed down this street, even with their escort.
Citizens are tired of inaction and a lack of accountability by many of those elected to represent them. I share the citizens’ and taxpayers’ frustration and have worked tirelessly to move our city government in a more fiscally responsible, proactive direction.
Nearly four years ago I asked for your help in making Salisbury a better city - a better city for homeowners, a better city for renters, and a better city for the businesses that employ so many of our residents. We have made some progress, but not nearly enough.
We are overtaxed and our precious tax dollars are spent recklessly with little to no regard for the needs of those who live and work here.
Do you want the city to spend your tax dollars on another developer subsidy or on additional police officers for safer streets?
Do you want to pay for more studies or do you want elected officials to get down to the business of repairing our crumbling infrastructure?
Did you know that city's property tax rate now exceeds that of Wicomico County's?
Whether you are a homeowner, renter or local business owner, you are paying higher taxes.
What have we received in return for these higher taxes? A higher crime rate. More bureaucracy. A $10 million fire station that should have cost less than $5 million. Yet, certain individuals are able to receive multi-million subsidies, which the rest of us are forced to pay with our hard-earned tax dollars.
Many in Salisbury have become discouraged. I am not one of them. I believe in my heart that Salisbury can once again truly be the “Crossroads of Delmarva,” and not just a slogan on a sign. Not just a punch line for a brochure. Yes, I honestly believe that Salisbury can once again not only be the leading center of commerce on the Eastern Shore, but also the absolute best place to raise a family, build a career, or enjoy a hard-earned retirement.
That is why I have come before you today to ask for your help and your active support in re-electing me to the Salisbury City Council.
During this term, I've worked hard on behalf of Salisbury and on your behalf as taxpayers and citizens. I admit that it has sometimes been a struggle with opposition that will not entertain a different point of view.
Just 18 months ago I, along with Councilwoman Terry Cohen, was able to stave off a 10% increase in our water and sewer bills. Unfortunately, the Mayor and current council majority have since chosen to hit us all with even more increases without any effort to find other solutions.
With the help of my fellow citizens, we have been able to force more transparency from our city government. This is what we can achieve when we work TOGETHER.
We have been hit with a double-digit property tax increase in the last two years. IF the current administration and its friends on council have their way, we may well be hit with another come spring. With the help of the hard-working citizens of Salisbury, we can stop this while ensuring the needs of our city are met.
TOGETHER, we can build a Salisbury whose future is bright.
But right now, spending is out of control. I don’t know anyone who feels safer in their home. Other elected officials are treating our river like an open sewer. There is no real accountability. I stand before you and state, with conviction, that I will continue to work hard for you and that if voters have the will, we can break the stronghold that has been choking our city and its taxpayers for far too long.
We can bring city services to a level EXPECTED by our residents and businesses. We can do this without increasing taxes.
How?
By treating OUR money, OUR tax dollars, as if they are just that OUR TAX DOLLARS. NOT the city's money. NOT “General Fund Revenue.” BUT AS THE CITIZENS’ HARD EARNED TAX DOLLARS.
The city can stop wasting OUR money on small items like bottled water. The city can stop wasting OUR money on countless “studies” and “reports” that cost us tens of thousands of dollars each year, yet accomplish nothing for our citizens. The city can stop wasting millions of OUR dollars on subsidies to a privileged few; or millions more on monuments to the egos of our politicians without providing a justifiably bigger or better service to the men, women and children of Salisbury.
We can show our existing businesses that they are welcome members of our community. Rather than providing a better climate for our local employers through lower crime rates, lower taxes, and more efficient government services the current Salisbury policy is to ignore our existing businesses – again, except for a privileged few who receive subsidies from the taxpayer. When companies are brought in from outside the area, it is often with a poorly thought out and widely applied scheme of tax abatements that have local businesses subsidizing their own competition.
We need to encourage new business to come to Salisbury; not by “bribing” them – which seldom brings the type of business we need, or want – but by building a Salisbury that is a good climate for business. A city with low taxes, a fair tax structure, one with less – not more – bureaucracy. This is how we build a better future for ourselves – and our children.
Last, and certainly not least, I want to speak to you about crime. I stand before you to say that we do NOT have to accept the status quo or be resigned to higher crime as a by-product of a growing city! The escalating crime rate in our neighborhoods CANNOT, SHOULD NOT, MUST NOT be accepted.
Murders have taken place just a few blocks from my home. On the same streets where our children ride their bikes. Drug dealing, assaults, and burglaries take place in almost every neighborhood of our city. What has been the solution to date?
More money on bureaucracy, while spending less than needed on law enforcement. Closing our police substations. Ignoring a problem until it becomes a PUBLIC DISGRACE – then making a grandiose show while accomplishing little to nothing.
I do not stand before you today and claim that we can solve the problems of the world. I do believe that we can affect positive change here in our own little part of that world. I don't claim to have all of the answers. I do claim, that with your help, we can make Salisbury a better place for ourselves and our neighbors.
Salisbury, the “Crossroads of Delmarva” is truly at a crossroads.
Although we are facing the most challenging economic picture in decades, I believe that by putting taxpayers ahead of special interests and a privileged few, by exercising true fiscal responsibility, and by focusing on citizen priorities like crime, jobs and our environment, we can restore our city’s health and usher in a period of real progress and prosperity.
With the support and cooperation of the good citizens of Salisbury, with YOUR action and YOUR vote, I’ll continue to work hard to ensure that our best days are still ahead,”
Thank you.
Citizens are tired of inaction and a lack of accountability by many of those elected to represent them. I share the citizens’ and taxpayers’ frustration and have worked tirelessly to move our city government in a more fiscally responsible, proactive direction.
Nearly four years ago I asked for your help in making Salisbury a better city - a better city for homeowners, a better city for renters, and a better city for the businesses that employ so many of our residents. We have made some progress, but not nearly enough.
We are overtaxed and our precious tax dollars are spent recklessly with little to no regard for the needs of those who live and work here.
Do you want the city to spend your tax dollars on another developer subsidy or on additional police officers for safer streets?
Do you want to pay for more studies or do you want elected officials to get down to the business of repairing our crumbling infrastructure?
Did you know that city's property tax rate now exceeds that of Wicomico County's?
Whether you are a homeowner, renter or local business owner, you are paying higher taxes.
What have we received in return for these higher taxes? A higher crime rate. More bureaucracy. A $10 million fire station that should have cost less than $5 million. Yet, certain individuals are able to receive multi-million subsidies, which the rest of us are forced to pay with our hard-earned tax dollars.
Many in Salisbury have become discouraged. I am not one of them. I believe in my heart that Salisbury can once again truly be the “Crossroads of Delmarva,” and not just a slogan on a sign. Not just a punch line for a brochure. Yes, I honestly believe that Salisbury can once again not only be the leading center of commerce on the Eastern Shore, but also the absolute best place to raise a family, build a career, or enjoy a hard-earned retirement.
That is why I have come before you today to ask for your help and your active support in re-electing me to the Salisbury City Council.
During this term, I've worked hard on behalf of Salisbury and on your behalf as taxpayers and citizens. I admit that it has sometimes been a struggle with opposition that will not entertain a different point of view.
Just 18 months ago I, along with Councilwoman Terry Cohen, was able to stave off a 10% increase in our water and sewer bills. Unfortunately, the Mayor and current council majority have since chosen to hit us all with even more increases without any effort to find other solutions.
With the help of my fellow citizens, we have been able to force more transparency from our city government. This is what we can achieve when we work TOGETHER.
We have been hit with a double-digit property tax increase in the last two years. IF the current administration and its friends on council have their way, we may well be hit with another come spring. With the help of the hard-working citizens of Salisbury, we can stop this while ensuring the needs of our city are met.
TOGETHER, we can build a Salisbury whose future is bright.
But right now, spending is out of control. I don’t know anyone who feels safer in their home. Other elected officials are treating our river like an open sewer. There is no real accountability. I stand before you and state, with conviction, that I will continue to work hard for you and that if voters have the will, we can break the stronghold that has been choking our city and its taxpayers for far too long.
We can bring city services to a level EXPECTED by our residents and businesses. We can do this without increasing taxes.
How?
By treating OUR money, OUR tax dollars, as if they are just that OUR TAX DOLLARS. NOT the city's money. NOT “General Fund Revenue.” BUT AS THE CITIZENS’ HARD EARNED TAX DOLLARS.
The city can stop wasting OUR money on small items like bottled water. The city can stop wasting OUR money on countless “studies” and “reports” that cost us tens of thousands of dollars each year, yet accomplish nothing for our citizens. The city can stop wasting millions of OUR dollars on subsidies to a privileged few; or millions more on monuments to the egos of our politicians without providing a justifiably bigger or better service to the men, women and children of Salisbury.
We can show our existing businesses that they are welcome members of our community. Rather than providing a better climate for our local employers through lower crime rates, lower taxes, and more efficient government services the current Salisbury policy is to ignore our existing businesses – again, except for a privileged few who receive subsidies from the taxpayer. When companies are brought in from outside the area, it is often with a poorly thought out and widely applied scheme of tax abatements that have local businesses subsidizing their own competition.
We need to encourage new business to come to Salisbury; not by “bribing” them – which seldom brings the type of business we need, or want – but by building a Salisbury that is a good climate for business. A city with low taxes, a fair tax structure, one with less – not more – bureaucracy. This is how we build a better future for ourselves – and our children.
Last, and certainly not least, I want to speak to you about crime. I stand before you to say that we do NOT have to accept the status quo or be resigned to higher crime as a by-product of a growing city! The escalating crime rate in our neighborhoods CANNOT, SHOULD NOT, MUST NOT be accepted.
Murders have taken place just a few blocks from my home. On the same streets where our children ride their bikes. Drug dealing, assaults, and burglaries take place in almost every neighborhood of our city. What has been the solution to date?
More money on bureaucracy, while spending less than needed on law enforcement. Closing our police substations. Ignoring a problem until it becomes a PUBLIC DISGRACE – then making a grandiose show while accomplishing little to nothing.
I do not stand before you today and claim that we can solve the problems of the world. I do believe that we can affect positive change here in our own little part of that world. I don't claim to have all of the answers. I do claim, that with your help, we can make Salisbury a better place for ourselves and our neighbors.
Salisbury, the “Crossroads of Delmarva” is truly at a crossroads.
Although we are facing the most challenging economic picture in decades, I believe that by putting taxpayers ahead of special interests and a privileged few, by exercising true fiscal responsibility, and by focusing on citizen priorities like crime, jobs and our environment, we can restore our city’s health and usher in a period of real progress and prosperity.
With the support and cooperation of the good citizens of Salisbury, with YOUR action and YOUR vote, I’ll continue to work hard to ensure that our best days are still ahead,”
Thank you.
Obama News
"Barack Obama's campaign has approached Illinois Rep. Rahm Emanuel about possibly serving as White House chief of staff,"
Isn't this the muslim rep. elected & sworn in on the koran???
Isn't this the muslim rep. elected & sworn in on the koran???
$1.6 Million for .... Indepenence?
The DCCC has pledged to spend $1.6 million to get their pal Frank Kratovil into Congress. Given the huge sum and the far left leanings of the DCCC leadership, we have to chuckle at their latest ad:
INDEPENDENCE?
Sure, that's what the DCCC is paying for. Of course, you also have to consider the source ...
The Baltimore Sun - have they ever endorsed a conservative candidate?
The Annapolis Capital - another bastion of mainstream views.
The Star Democrat - one of their sister publications just printed a fraudulent ad from "Republicans for Obama" and their publisher refused to print a letter denouncing the deception.
The Daily Times - attempted to smear Andy Harris with a false story, under a false byline which they were forced to correct.
I'm sure that we could expect a Congressman Kratovil to be almost as "independent" as the papers that support him.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
INDEPENDENCE?
Sure, that's what the DCCC is paying for. Of course, you also have to consider the source ...
The Baltimore Sun - have they ever endorsed a conservative candidate?
The Annapolis Capital - another bastion of mainstream views.
The Star Democrat - one of their sister publications just printed a fraudulent ad from "Republicans for Obama" and their publisher refused to print a letter denouncing the deception.
The Daily Times - attempted to smear Andy Harris with a false story, under a false byline which they were forced to correct.
I'm sure that we could expect a Congressman Kratovil to be almost as "independent" as the papers that support him.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Mexico's Immigration Law
Mexico's Immigration Law: Let's Try It Here in the USA
Mexico has a radical idea for a rational immigration policy that most Americans
would love. However, Mexican officials haven't been sharing that idea with us as
they press for our Congress to adopt the McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill.
That's too bad, because Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than
the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the
immigration issue. Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in
Mexico.
At a time when the Supreme Court and many politicians seek to bring American law
in line with foreign legal norms, it's noteworthy that nobody has argued that
the U.S. look at how Mexico deals with immigration and what it might teach us
about how best to solve our illegal immigration problem. Mexico has a single,
streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are:
in the country legally;
have the means to sustain themselves economically;
not destined to be burdens on society;
of economic and social benefit to society;
of good character and have no criminal records; and
contributors to the general well-being of the nation.
The law also ensures that:
immigration authorities have a record of each foreign visitor;
foreign visitors do not violate their visa status;
foreign visitors are banned from interfering in the country's internal politics;
foreign visitors who enter under false pretenses are imprisoned or deported;
foreign visitors violating the terms of their entry are imprisoned or deported;
those who aid in illegal immigration will be sent to prison.
Mexico has a radical idea for a rational immigration policy that most Americans
would love. However, Mexican officials haven't been sharing that idea with us as
they press for our Congress to adopt the McCain-Kennedy immigration reform bill.
That's too bad, because Mexico, which annually deports more illegal aliens than
the United States does, has much to teach us about how it handles the
immigration issue. Under Mexican law, it is a felony to be an illegal alien in
Mexico.
At a time when the Supreme Court and many politicians seek to bring American law
in line with foreign legal norms, it's noteworthy that nobody has argued that
the U.S. look at how Mexico deals with immigration and what it might teach us
about how best to solve our illegal immigration problem. Mexico has a single,
streamlined law that ensures that foreign visitors and immigrants are:
in the country legally;
have the means to sustain themselves economically;
not destined to be burdens on society;
of economic and social benefit to society;
of good character and have no criminal records; and
contributors to the general well-being of the nation.
The law also ensures that:
immigration authorities have a record of each foreign visitor;
foreign visitors do not violate their visa status;
foreign visitors are banned from interfering in the country's internal politics;
foreign visitors who enter under false pretenses are imprisoned or deported;
foreign visitors violating the terms of their entry are imprisoned or deported;
those who aid in illegal immigration will be sent to prison.
Prayer Warriors Needed
Friends,
This CALL to PRAYER concerning the Presidential election says what has been uppermost in my mind for weeks now. I have no idea of the identity of the original author. I invite you to read the entire email, and then join me in sharing!
I was very dismayed when, recently, a family member of mine said to me with great resignation that Obama will take the presidency. These words came from someone who in the past has been a great prayer warrior. 'What is happening?' was my question. Why are we Christians settling and not issuing a battle cry and falling to our knees and taking our country back? We allowed ourselves to be stripped of the right to pray at school functions and in school, we have the 10 commandments removed from government places and are told we cannot pray in school, all the while providing public prayer places for Muslims. What in the world is going on and why are we being apathetic? Why aren't we praying?
Our God is a mighty God who is waiting patiently for us to raise our voices to heaven to stop the tide of the antichrist actions in our world today. Now we find we have a charismatic candidate for president who does not respect our flag and refuses to wear one on his lapel except when it becomes politically expedient and whose own wife and pastor that he loves profess to have strong anti-white feelings, and we sit back and say 'it is a given, we can do nothing.' There has never been a time in 2000 years that we can do nothing, never a time that we must sit back and allow the evil in men's and women's hearts to take over our world. We should be very afraid because our apathy is leading us to perdition.
It is time for all Christian Americans to raise the battle cry and take our nation back. Maybe McCain on his own cannot defeat Obama, but our God can and He will if we take to our knees in prayer and raise a mighty cry to the heavens to 'Save us O Lord.' We have the power to change the course of this ele ction and to keep a man as suspect as Barak Obama from leading our country to who knows where with his message of 'change' -- a change which I fear will be away from our Christian ideals and away from Christ and further away from one nation under God to one nation under Allah.
We are great at passing stories and pictures around the Internet, but where are our prayers and prayer warriors praying to stop this tide of Obama? God parted the Red Sea, Jesus rose from the dead, and we can bring our country back to its Christian roots and stop the move to the rise of Muslims in our country. We can stop our country from being 'under Allah,' but we must begin to pray, to pray as if our country and our lives depended on it, because they do. We can stop all these atrocities against God's commands that have taken root in our country through something as simple as sincere prayer, a call to God to deliver us, to forgive us our sins of apathy, and to protect us from the evil that is upon us.
Okay prayer warriors, here is your challenge -- start those prayer chains. Get the spiritual power working on our behalf and stop Obama the proper way, by calling on our God to save us from the deception that charismatic preaching is using to lead us on the wrong path. Stop those who would take God out of our country and our government. Raise up good men to lead us and protect us. George Bush is being buffeted because he has fought a holy war against the evils that attack us and we should not be surprised because a prophet is not honored in his own country. But we should not rest on our laurels and allow ourselves to be taken further off the path of Christianity and to have God removed from our presence in our schools, courts, government, and businesses. Invite God into the fray. Ask that His power rest upon us and give us the victory. Ask him to rise up a might army to defend us and to protect our country as he did in days of old. Let us be victorious beginning NOW. The battle is His but we must call on Him without ceasing and unite our voices and hearts in prayer.
Please pass this around to all people of prayer that you know and maybe, just maybe, a more eloquent person of prayer will write something better and more inspiring and even the rocks will shout that Jesus is Lord and our Mighty God is with us, bringing the victory for us and ultimately for Him.
'Be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' I Thes. 5:16-18
This CALL to PRAYER concerning the Presidential election says what has been uppermost in my mind for weeks now. I have no idea of the identity of the original author. I invite you to read the entire email, and then join me in sharing!
I was very dismayed when, recently, a family member of mine said to me with great resignation that Obama will take the presidency. These words came from someone who in the past has been a great prayer warrior. 'What is happening?' was my question. Why are we Christians settling and not issuing a battle cry and falling to our knees and taking our country back? We allowed ourselves to be stripped of the right to pray at school functions and in school, we have the 10 commandments removed from government places and are told we cannot pray in school, all the while providing public prayer places for Muslims. What in the world is going on and why are we being apathetic? Why aren't we praying?
Our God is a mighty God who is waiting patiently for us to raise our voices to heaven to stop the tide of the antichrist actions in our world today. Now we find we have a charismatic candidate for president who does not respect our flag and refuses to wear one on his lapel except when it becomes politically expedient and whose own wife and pastor that he loves profess to have strong anti-white feelings, and we sit back and say 'it is a given, we can do nothing.' There has never been a time in 2000 years that we can do nothing, never a time that we must sit back and allow the evil in men's and women's hearts to take over our world. We should be very afraid because our apathy is leading us to perdition.
It is time for all Christian Americans to raise the battle cry and take our nation back. Maybe McCain on his own cannot defeat Obama, but our God can and He will if we take to our knees in prayer and raise a mighty cry to the heavens to 'Save us O Lord.' We have the power to change the course of this ele ction and to keep a man as suspect as Barak Obama from leading our country to who knows where with his message of 'change' -- a change which I fear will be away from our Christian ideals and away from Christ and further away from one nation under God to one nation under Allah.
We are great at passing stories and pictures around the Internet, but where are our prayers and prayer warriors praying to stop this tide of Obama? God parted the Red Sea, Jesus rose from the dead, and we can bring our country back to its Christian roots and stop the move to the rise of Muslims in our country. We can stop our country from being 'under Allah,' but we must begin to pray, to pray as if our country and our lives depended on it, because they do. We can stop all these atrocities against God's commands that have taken root in our country through something as simple as sincere prayer, a call to God to deliver us, to forgive us our sins of apathy, and to protect us from the evil that is upon us.
Okay prayer warriors, here is your challenge -- start those prayer chains. Get the spiritual power working on our behalf and stop Obama the proper way, by calling on our God to save us from the deception that charismatic preaching is using to lead us on the wrong path. Stop those who would take God out of our country and our government. Raise up good men to lead us and protect us. George Bush is being buffeted because he has fought a holy war against the evils that attack us and we should not be surprised because a prophet is not honored in his own country. But we should not rest on our laurels and allow ourselves to be taken further off the path of Christianity and to have God removed from our presence in our schools, courts, government, and businesses. Invite God into the fray. Ask that His power rest upon us and give us the victory. Ask him to rise up a might army to defend us and to protect our country as he did in days of old. Let us be victorious beginning NOW. The battle is His but we must call on Him without ceasing and unite our voices and hearts in prayer.
Please pass this around to all people of prayer that you know and maybe, just maybe, a more eloquent person of prayer will write something better and more inspiring and even the rocks will shout that Jesus is Lord and our Mighty God is with us, bringing the victory for us and ultimately for Him.
'Be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.' I Thes. 5:16-18
Ryan Stevenson Speaks Out About Pittsville Fire Department
"Greetings to all... :)
First, Joe thanks for the great site.
Second, to all "ya'll" thanks for giving me attention, I sincerely love all the attention, it doesn't do anything except bring me joy and make me smile... so keep talking because after all "haters make me famous"
Regardless if I sent the emails or made the phone calls or not, I'll take the credit for it, I think this is one of the funniest things EVER! No need to be anonymous.
OK, so back in 2000 I became a member with Pittsville, I then became certified as a National Pro-Board Fire Fighter II, National Pro-Board Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.
While in the department I did cause quite some trouble. Pretty much I was doing what Joe did and simply pointed out the truth in a lot of things. The fact of the matter is that I actually stuck up Station 2 doing the whole volunteer scandal, I was bashing the rest of Salisbury Fire Department. Like my boy Joe here, I just simply was pointing wrongs that needed to righted.
During my tenure at the department I was suspended first for 30 days because of what I had to say then for 6 months again for the things I had to say. I am NEVER EVER EVER going to refrain from saying what I want to say, I'll never stop speaking my mind.
During my last few months at the department I responded to a call in which one of my best friends died, Edward Buck Pheobus. Being on the first departmental unit there I was there as they turned his body over and I became critically depressed. It was by far the worst thing that I have ever been through and still to this day the saddest most depressing thing I have ever ever seen.
Due to the incident I faced my own mortality, becoming more and more aware that life ends and friends die. Watching your friend die, and facing your own mortality will destroy you emotionally and allow the worst of things get to you.
All that aside, not too long after Pittsville was dispatched on an emergency call for an infant with an allergic reaction. After arriving to the station and 6 minutes of alerts the only personnel that showed up to respond were myself and Paramedic Steve White from Parsonsburg Fire Department. While on location the dire needs of the infant had to be met and I made the decision to then drive the ambulance from the scene to the hospital. At the time I was not on the department's insurance policy. So this brought yet another problem within the department. I felt the needs of that infant had to be met and when no other EMTs, Medics, Paramedics, or Fire Fighters showed up I had to make a rational decision. Should I drive to the hospital or watch the infant die? I drove.
After that I was then placed back on probation within the department and asked to forfeit my key to the building. During that meeting I stormed out of the meeting hall and left my key on the dry erase board in the fire bay.
Through medical consultations with doctors in regards to happenings stemming from the fatal accident I responded to I was put on medical leave from my job. Having bills and other needs to maintain I was told by my attorney to seek worker's compensation.
The next morning I called the fire department with no response. I called my EMS Captain Tony Webster with no response. Seeing the doors on both buildings closed I looked through the windows of the fire department looking for the paid paramedic who was suppose to be on call that day (because I didn't have a key). After checking the main fall hall I check the ambulance building. While looking through the windows Richard Chapman pulled up and asked me what I needed, I simply told him I need to start paperwork to file a workers compensation claim. He informed me where to go in Fruitland to do such a thing. I then went there and filed the paper work.
After about 2 hours or so I recieved a phone call from my mother saying that the Sheriff's Department was looking to talk to me. I then went immediately to Naylor Mill Road spoke with a Deputy there, he then called Deputy Bratten and we meet at Shorebird's Stadium in Salisbury. Upon my arrival I was told there was drugs missing from the ambulances at the Pittsville Fire Department. He then said that Richard Chapman told him that he saw me inside the building. He then proceeded to search my entire car, under the seats, glove box, trunk, every nuke and cranny. Needless to say there was no drugs in my car.
He then said he will have a crime scene unit go to the fire department to check for fingerprints. No such fingerprints.
Now all of this. Now mind you, the drugs that were reported missing are required to be under lock and key at all times with no exceptions.
Richard Chapman had it out for me from the get go without a doubt. You see, Richard has a step-son named Jonathon who posted comment 4:20PM. And Richard's wife Paula and I never got along. There was always the Captain's son against the outsider fire fighter (myself). John and I started the department at about the same time, age 15. We were always battling it out. Over the years grudges were made and friendships were not. Anyone and everyone in that department could see without a doubt that Richard Chapman had it out for me from day one.
So, in closing all I'm going to say is; is that's my story. You can believe that I posted all of this if you want, that's up for you to decide. Me, I could care less. I live almost 3 hours away from Pittsville now and whatever goes on down there does not bother in the slightest. I hope Pittsville pulls through this, there is some really good people in that department (CH, JF, AW, RB, RP, TW, BH, and others).
I made the best of friendships down there and I still continue to talk to a lot of people down there in the fire department.
So keep talking your trash about me, so yeah I'm a great big fat flaming fag! ALERT THE MEDIA! :)
So I talk of stuff, but nothing I have EVER posted has been a lie. Sometimes (especially in this case) the truth hurts.
Now that you bring it up, I think Richard Chapman was a paramedic on call in which I was transported. I'll be sure to look into, hopefully he was certified.
By the way, side note, my name is NOT Ryan Charles Stevenson, and my criminal history is as follows: 1st Degree Assault (Dropped), 2nd Degree Assault (Dropped), Reckless Endangerment (Dropped), Theft (Drop). All charges ever filed against have not gone to trail and have been dropped by the request of the State of Maryland.
I have NOTHING to hide!
Want to talk? Call me; 302-602-0802
Thanks to everyone who cared to read."
First, Joe thanks for the great site.
Second, to all "ya'll" thanks for giving me attention, I sincerely love all the attention, it doesn't do anything except bring me joy and make me smile... so keep talking because after all "haters make me famous"
Regardless if I sent the emails or made the phone calls or not, I'll take the credit for it, I think this is one of the funniest things EVER! No need to be anonymous.
OK, so back in 2000 I became a member with Pittsville, I then became certified as a National Pro-Board Fire Fighter II, National Pro-Board Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations, and Emergency Medical Technician - Basic.
While in the department I did cause quite some trouble. Pretty much I was doing what Joe did and simply pointed out the truth in a lot of things. The fact of the matter is that I actually stuck up Station 2 doing the whole volunteer scandal, I was bashing the rest of Salisbury Fire Department. Like my boy Joe here, I just simply was pointing wrongs that needed to righted.
During my tenure at the department I was suspended first for 30 days because of what I had to say then for 6 months again for the things I had to say. I am NEVER EVER EVER going to refrain from saying what I want to say, I'll never stop speaking my mind.
During my last few months at the department I responded to a call in which one of my best friends died, Edward Buck Pheobus. Being on the first departmental unit there I was there as they turned his body over and I became critically depressed. It was by far the worst thing that I have ever been through and still to this day the saddest most depressing thing I have ever ever seen.
Due to the incident I faced my own mortality, becoming more and more aware that life ends and friends die. Watching your friend die, and facing your own mortality will destroy you emotionally and allow the worst of things get to you.
All that aside, not too long after Pittsville was dispatched on an emergency call for an infant with an allergic reaction. After arriving to the station and 6 minutes of alerts the only personnel that showed up to respond were myself and Paramedic Steve White from Parsonsburg Fire Department. While on location the dire needs of the infant had to be met and I made the decision to then drive the ambulance from the scene to the hospital. At the time I was not on the department's insurance policy. So this brought yet another problem within the department. I felt the needs of that infant had to be met and when no other EMTs, Medics, Paramedics, or Fire Fighters showed up I had to make a rational decision. Should I drive to the hospital or watch the infant die? I drove.
After that I was then placed back on probation within the department and asked to forfeit my key to the building. During that meeting I stormed out of the meeting hall and left my key on the dry erase board in the fire bay.
Through medical consultations with doctors in regards to happenings stemming from the fatal accident I responded to I was put on medical leave from my job. Having bills and other needs to maintain I was told by my attorney to seek worker's compensation.
The next morning I called the fire department with no response. I called my EMS Captain Tony Webster with no response. Seeing the doors on both buildings closed I looked through the windows of the fire department looking for the paid paramedic who was suppose to be on call that day (because I didn't have a key). After checking the main fall hall I check the ambulance building. While looking through the windows Richard Chapman pulled up and asked me what I needed, I simply told him I need to start paperwork to file a workers compensation claim. He informed me where to go in Fruitland to do such a thing. I then went there and filed the paper work.
After about 2 hours or so I recieved a phone call from my mother saying that the Sheriff's Department was looking to talk to me. I then went immediately to Naylor Mill Road spoke with a Deputy there, he then called Deputy Bratten and we meet at Shorebird's Stadium in Salisbury. Upon my arrival I was told there was drugs missing from the ambulances at the Pittsville Fire Department. He then said that Richard Chapman told him that he saw me inside the building. He then proceeded to search my entire car, under the seats, glove box, trunk, every nuke and cranny. Needless to say there was no drugs in my car.
He then said he will have a crime scene unit go to the fire department to check for fingerprints. No such fingerprints.
Now all of this. Now mind you, the drugs that were reported missing are required to be under lock and key at all times with no exceptions.
Richard Chapman had it out for me from the get go without a doubt. You see, Richard has a step-son named Jonathon who posted comment 4:20PM. And Richard's wife Paula and I never got along. There was always the Captain's son against the outsider fire fighter (myself). John and I started the department at about the same time, age 15. We were always battling it out. Over the years grudges were made and friendships were not. Anyone and everyone in that department could see without a doubt that Richard Chapman had it out for me from day one.
So, in closing all I'm going to say is; is that's my story. You can believe that I posted all of this if you want, that's up for you to decide. Me, I could care less. I live almost 3 hours away from Pittsville now and whatever goes on down there does not bother in the slightest. I hope Pittsville pulls through this, there is some really good people in that department (CH, JF, AW, RB, RP, TW, BH, and others).
I made the best of friendships down there and I still continue to talk to a lot of people down there in the fire department.
So keep talking your trash about me, so yeah I'm a great big fat flaming fag! ALERT THE MEDIA! :)
So I talk of stuff, but nothing I have EVER posted has been a lie. Sometimes (especially in this case) the truth hurts.
Now that you bring it up, I think Richard Chapman was a paramedic on call in which I was transported. I'll be sure to look into, hopefully he was certified.
By the way, side note, my name is NOT Ryan Charles Stevenson, and my criminal history is as follows: 1st Degree Assault (Dropped), 2nd Degree Assault (Dropped), Reckless Endangerment (Dropped), Theft (Drop). All charges ever filed against have not gone to trail and have been dropped by the request of the State of Maryland.
I have NOTHING to hide!
Want to talk? Call me; 302-602-0802
Thanks to everyone who cared to read."