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You have got to see this; how many times have we helped strangers to take pictures of themselves? Just watch it and pass it on http://www.wimp.com/goodsamaritan

MARYLAND RECEIVES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE (NIJ) BLOODSWORTH AWARD

Grant named for Kirk Bloodsworth will help wrongly convicted inmates prove their innocence

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 30) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that Maryland is one of nine states to receive the first Bloodsworth Awards given by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ.) The award, named for Maryland resident Kirk Bloodsworth, the first incarcerated person to be cleared through DNA testing, will be used to help other wrongly convicted inmates try to prove their innocence.

“The advent of advanced DNA testing provides law enforcement a vital tool to find and convict criminals quickly, and this new grant will give us the means to use DNA testing to help clear the wrongfully convicted,” said Governor Martin O’Malley.

“Post-conviction DNA testing is a wonderful program that’s a win for Maryland,” said Bloodsworth. “It’s a win for the justice system, for the people who are wrongly convicted, and for the victims as well.”

Bloodsworth was originally sentenced to death more than 20 years ago for the murder of a young girl in Baltimore County. Nine years later, post conviction DNA testing exonerated him, led to the identity of the man who committed this crime, and brought justice to the murder victim and her family.

With the $307,000 in funds received from NIJ, the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention (GOCCP) will make funding available to the University of Baltimore’s Innocence Project Clinic to help with case screenings; case reviews and document collection; investigations into inmate assertions of factual innocence; forensic DNA testing; and the documentation of this overall process. Funding will also be made available to the Forensic Investigation Unit of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s Office for desktop and laptop computers to track and maintain documentation in forensic DNA cases that may subsequently qualify for post-conviction DNA testing.

This funding will help ensure that those inmates with factual innocence claims who could benefit from post-conviction DNA testing are able to obtain counsel and secure the necessary tests. Before the Bloodsworth grant was awarded to Maryland, inmates who asserted factual innocence had to pay for their own DNA testing and investigations.

GOVERNOR O’MALLEY HIGHLIGHTS MARYLAND BUSINESSES COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY

Maryland Green Registry recognizes Maryland business for their environmental efforts

BALTIMORE, MD (September 30, 2009) – Today at the Baltimore Coca-Cola Bottling Facility, Governor Martin O’Malley highlighted the Maryland Green Registry, a voluntary self-certification program designed to promote and recognize “greening” efforts by organizations of all types and sizes in the State. The Governor toured the facility, one of the first Maryland Green Registry members, to learn about Coca-Cola’s corporate responsibility and recycling, water, and energy conservation sustainability efforts. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce endorsed the program at today’s event, which was attended by Maryland Green Registry members who shared information and best practices, Coca-Cola employees, and other State and local officials.

“Maryland businesses and other organizations already know that even relatively simple steps to reduce our impact on the environment save money and create a healthier workplace,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “The Maryland Green Registry provides an opportunity for these organizations to share their stories and inspire others to take steps to protect our air, land, and water, including the Chesapeake Bay. We’re fortunate to have nearly 80 organizations in our State who have agreed to come forward and participate – including this Coca-Cola bottling facility – and we hope to have hundreds more organizations join us.”

Membership is free and encourages businesses, churches, schools, governments, and other organizations to share information on the practices they have in place to reduce the environmental impact of their facilities and services.

Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Shari T. Wilson said: “The Maryland Department of the Environment’s mission protects the environment and public health in part through enacting and enforcing strong environmental laws, but we also work to help Marylanders – organizations and individuals – voluntarily take action to be “green.” The Maryland Green Registry is a great example of this.”

To become a member, Maryland organizations are encouraged to visit the Maryland Green Registry website at www.green.maryland.gov and complete a best practices profile. The registry includes checklists for best practices in the areas of environmental management and leadership; waste reduction; energy and water conservation; transportation; and green building design. The checklists offer examples of activities to be included in the organization’s profile, as well as inspiration and ideas for future efforts.

Participating organizations receive a Green Registry window decal for display, and their profiles are be posted online to demonstrate each member’s environmental commitment.

Introduced by Governor Martin O’Malley in October 2008, Smart, Green & Growing was created to foster a smarter, greener, more sustainable future for Maryland families. The Initiative is bringing together state agencies, local governments, businesses and citizens to revitalize communities, improve transit, create green jobs, address climate change, conserve energy, preserve land, and restore the Chesapeake Bay.

Happy Fall

From one pumpkin to another!!!!!!!

A woman was asked by a coworker,

'What is it like to be a Christian?'

The coworker replied, 'It is like being a pumpkin.'

God picks you from the patch, brings you in,

and washes all the dirt off of you.

Then He cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt, hate, and greed.

Then He carves you a new smiling face and

puts His light inside of you to shine for all the world to see.'

This was passed on to me by another pumpkin.

Now it's your turn to pass it to other pumpkins.

I liked this enough to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch.

Wheel Tires And Escapes

Right now at 13 and Elizabeth St. the front driver wheel came off. No accident
either. Mills Towing on the way.

Delmar Mayoral Candidate Tom McGuire Freaks Out

Not only did I peg this guy perfectly, he's now been contacting everyone who is using their name on the Blog and attacking them verbally and calling me a liar. He's stating that I cut up his Wife's e-mail and not telling the whole story. Then he claimed she didn't even write it, it's not her e-mail address.

OK Tom, I didn't Post her e-mail address. I didn't want her getting a ton of threatening e-mail messages from the many thousands of pissed off people.

This afternoon I was at an office in Salisbury when my phone rang. The gentleman on the phone used a deep voice and said, "would you like a one on one interview with Mr. Tom McGuire?" I replied, WHO? He said, "Tom McGuire, would you like a one on one interview with him." I said, is that you Tom? He hesitated and then said, "yeah, do you want to interview me, or not." I said, what don't you understand about my telling you to NEVER contact me again or I'd have you arrested. He replied, "WBOC & WMDT are interviewing me today, do you want to talk to me one one one or not."

I contacted WMDT & WBOC and quite frankly they want nothing to do with this S.O.B.. Tom has also been contacting the people who have commented using their name and is harassing them and LYING to them, trying to make excuses for the letter his Wife sent me. Folks, I'd watch out for this guy if I were you. Remember when I said he's the type who would jump out of the bushes asking why you haven't paid your taxes, like a Bounty Hunter would. Well..............

Real Men, Real Accountability, Real Firefighters

"Sale of the Hahn Apparatus in your Blog

Sir,

I am a Fire Commissioner in Hazlet NJ. We have recently decided to cycle one of our vehicle. It is a Hahn 1500 GPM Pumper. I am doing some legwork to understand what the market will beat as far as previous sales and current asking prices.


May I ask if the company got their asking price? And was it sold as a sealed bid or just to the buyer direct?

Your help is greatly appreciated."

Are you listening Mayor Ireton, Pam Oland, David See, Bill Gordy, Gary Comegys, Shanie Shields & Louise Smith?

Salisbury News Delivers

"Joe,

Not the best pics but all I could manage. No idea what is going on but 2 fire trucks, fire chiefs white suv and sby wicomico hazmat at R&D Boat supply in Cambridge."

Yeah, some Blog Owners would just die to have resources like Salisbury News does. Nevertheless, it's obvious I'm not the only one who thinks it's whacked to see the SFD all the way in Cambridge. This person forgot to mention the HAZMAT equipment and the Ambulance but that's cool, we clearly get the idea. Thanks for sharing these Kodak Moments with us. We'll be sure to check up on the SFD and see what their new MADE UP PROTOCOL is today.

I'm sure they'll be flipping a coin and making excuses as to why they need to take out the Ladder Truck later for routine training, hence the traditional pit stop at WaWa, Panara Bread and then Thirsty's.

UPDATE:

CAMBRIDGE - A 56-year-old man was flown to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore after a hazardous materials spill Wednesday morning at a small chemical company in Cambridge.

Jeff Hurley, chief of the Cambridge fire and rescue company, said between 10 and 20 gallons of sodium hydroxide spilled during a transfer from a truck at Intercoastal Trading Inc.

Hurley said the spill was quickly contained and was never a threat to the public. The vendor had much of the spill under control by the time emergency crews arrived, according to Hurley.

Baltimore Sun

Cambridge Fire Chief: I know, let's get our boys from Salisbury to come out and say hello. Better yet, let's also get their HAZMAT Team/equipment, 3 Fire Trucks, 1 Ambulance and the Fire Chief out here as well. Things have been quiet there and they could use the road trip.

Yeah, brothers saving lives my A$$. They called in additional assistance for 5 to 10 gallons! And one Firefighter challenged me where I got my college education from!!!!!!!!

JONATHAN E. MCCOY'S SPEECH: A New Petition

Breaking News: Rt. 90 Bridge Shut Down To Vehicles Over 6,000 Pounds

Effective immediately, a restriction for vehicles over 6,000 pound gross weight is in effect for the Route 90 bridge.

The State Highway Administration's bridge inspection teams have been monitoring the MD 90 bridge over Assawoman Bay. Following SHA's inspection, the bridge has exhibited concrete deterioration necessitating repair or replacement of the affected bridge span. At this time, it is unknown how long the bridge restrictions will remain in effect.

EXCLUSIVE Breaking News

Your Illustrious Salisbury Fire Department is now making long distance calls.

Right now YOU have 2 Fire Trucks, 1 ambulance and the HAZMAT Team at Lindsey Seafood and R&D Marine in CAMBRIDGE!

Your Tax Dollars once again hard at work. I'm pretty sure Cambridge has their own HAZMAT Team right there.

Just imagine, if you had the new $900,000.00 Fire Boat you'd have an additional 4 people making their way just in case too.

Republicans Host Fantastic Fundraiser For Congressional Candidate Andy Harris

Congressional Candidate Andy Harris was overwhelmed with support at a recent fundraiser at Mark & Hala McIver's home this past weekend.

It looks as if the race is on and Andy is well prepared to give Frank Kratovil one heck of a fight for the 1st District Congressional Seat. Clearly there will be more to come right here on Salisbury News.

AFP Bus Trip

www.defendingtheamericandream.org

Kratovil Hosts Successful Foreclosure Prevention Seminar

Over 150 receive advice and assistance to prevent and protect against home foreclosures.

Washington, DC – Over the weekend Rep. Frank Kratovil hosted a successful foreclosure prevention seminar at Maces Lane Middle School in Cambridge, MD. The seminar featured presentations and counseling sessions sponsored by housing counselors, pro bono attorneys and representatives of major lenders. Attendees were given the opportunity to meet individually with counselors and discuss what options are available to help stay in their home.

“First and foremost, this seminar was about giving people tools and making sure they are aware of the resources offered within the community to prevent and work through a home foreclosure crisis,” said Rep. Kratovil. “This workshop was designed to help distressed homeowners learn about their options before it’s too late, and I think it succeeded.”

Over 150 constituents attended the afternoon-long workshop, and all had the opportunity to sit down individually with pro bono housing counselors and foreclosure attorneys to assess their status and prescribe a course of action to protect them from losing their home. Representatives from major lenders and servicers were also on hand to meet with homeowners, some of whom succeeded in having the terms of their mortgage modified on the spot.

“This isn’t about handouts or bailouts. This is about helping out hard-working families who tried to play by the rules but still wound up in a tough spot. The best outcome for everyone – homeowners, lenders, and the community – is to help families stay in their homes,” Rep. Kratovil told the crowd. “That starts with learning what resources are available to help get through this tough time and start rebuilding your financial future...”

A report by the Center for Responsible Lending projects that 8,000 homes will be foreclosed in Maryland’s First Congressional District this year, a number which may grow to 27,000 foreclosures over the next four years.

“Our neighbors facing the threat of foreclosure need to know that they have options, and that there are counselors who can help them get through these tough times. I encourage anyone who finds themselves in this difficult position to take advantage of the resources that the community can offer,” said Rep. Kratovil.

Rep. Kratovil intends to host additional workshops for more communities in the First District, none have been scheduled as of yet but interested citizens can continue to check www.house.gov.kratovil for more information or contact one of Rep. Kratovil’s district offices for more information.

Congressman Kratovil would like to thank the following organizations for offering their time and services: Fannie Mae, MD Dept of Housing & Community Development, Freddie Mac, GMAC, Bank of America, USDA Rural Development, Wells Fargo, Federal Reserve, Wye Mortgage and Bancshares, JP Morgan Chase, Saxon Mortgage, HUD, NeighborWorks, Community Law Center, Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Svcs, Inc., Delmarva Community Action Center, CCCS of Maryland and Delaware, Mid Shore Pro Bono, Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland, Catholic Charities, Legal Aid Services, Dorchester County Board of Education/Maces Lane Middle School.

Life In Dog Years: Many Pets Living Longer

When Denice Shaughnessy’s wirehaired dachshund Chanel died last month at the age of 21, she was heralded as the world’s oldest dog, according to Guinness World Records.

Now another old dog, one still living, is vying for that title. Max, a terrier mix, is 26 years old, according to his owner, Janelle Derouen of New Iberia, La., although Guinness has yet to certify his status.

And dogs aren’t the only pets living longer. A Sphynx cat, Granpa Rexs Allen of Austin, Texas, was 34 years old when he finally died in 1998.

Dogs like Chanel and Max and cats like Granpa Rexs Allen are outside the norm, but they may be trailing indicators of an increasingly long pet lifespan. Veterinarians say it’s not unusual for some dogs and cats to reach 15 years or more, and they’re seeing more and more pets do so.
“Just as the average life expectancy for people keeps reaching closer to the century mark, we’ll continue to see the same parallels in our pet population,” says Martha Smith, director of veterinary services at Boston’s Animal Rescue League.

The choices we make for our pets can go a long way in affecting their lifespans, say veterinarians. And so can the pet you pick.

Size matters If you want your dog to live a long time, choose a small or medium-size breed. Longevity directly correlates to breed size. Large dogs have shorter lifespans than small or medium-size dogs, and toy breeds tend to have the longest lives of all. As for giant breeds such as Newfoundlands, Saint Bernards, Great Danes and Irish wolfhounds? Well, they don’t have a giant-size lifespan.

GO HERE to read more.

DO YOU TEXT MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING?

On October 1, 2009 it will be against the law to do so in Maryland.

Red Skelton Pledge 1969

Have You Seen Crime Solvers Lately

You can GO HERE and see all the new updates and Most Wanted. I'm constantly amazed at how well this Site is managed. Take a look. You never know, you may see someone you know and get a REWARD!

Obamas, Winfrey Make Olympics Pitch

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Ex-Democratic Fundraiser Sentenced To 24 years

His donations were an embarrassment for Hillary Clinton's campaign

NEW YORK - Former Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu was sentenced to more than 24 years in prison Tuesday by a judge who accused him of funding his fraud by manipulating the political process in a way that "strikes at the very core of our democracy."

U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero sentenced the 58-year-old Hsu to 20 years in prison for his guilty plea to fraud charges and another four years and four months in prison for his conviction at trial for breaking campaign finance laws.

In a lengthy criticism of Hsu's fraud, the judge said the former fundraiser used political contributions to win respect and impress investors as he committed a campaign finance fraud that "strikes at the very core of our democracy."

GO HERE to read more.

Someone Needs To Put The Brakes On The Bricks

Some have flat out called this project a scam. One received a threatening letter from former Mayor Barrie Tilghman. Of course, it was all HOT AIR as the former Mayor enjoyed bullying the elderly. Heck, she liked bullying anyone she felt disagreed with her in any way.

Last Monday night at the Salisbury City Council Meeting, Lore' Chambers presented updates for "The Bricks" project and stated they would be raising $1,800,000.00 for the project. Of course, much of this will come from Grant Money. You know, money that doesn't cost the local taxpayer, (if you'll buy that BS).

Nevertheless, it was also made clear that only $1,000,000.00 of the money will go towards the actual construction of the project. The other $800,000.00 will go towards things like legal fees.

I don't know when you people will finally come to realize, Lore' Chambers and anyone who supports her efforts towards such project is the one who is scamming the citizens of Salisbury. Very much like Urban Salisbury, they search day in and day out for grant money projects, customize it to fit their wants and needs and let me also assure you of one thing, Mayor Jim Ireton is all about filing for these freebies. The democrats think, well, if we don't go for it, someone else will get it instead. So they create these BS positions like Lore" Chambers and create more bureaucracy.

OK, plain and simple. I own several properties in Wicomico County. Many of them are similar in size. ALL of them are in much better neighborhoods, (mind you). Now, would "I" consider purchasing a piece of property like "The Bricks" for let's say $60,000.00 and plan on dumping $1,800,000.00 into it for a few apartments? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Maybe $300,000.00 would be more like it. So the City/County/State is willing to piss away an additional $1,500,000.00 as a sort of pick me up project for a questionable community?

The Barrie Tilghman's, Jim Ireton's, Lore' Chambers of Salisbury have driven this City into the ground and are some of the very leaders that have also taken down the United States of America financially. $900,000.00 Fire Boats, developer reimbursements, $84,000,000.00 WWTP failures, $32,000,000.00 Zoo Master Plans, shall I go on!

Many have forgotten where they came from. At least in Delmar, MD. they had the funding to pay cash for their share of the new GOB in their Town. Salisbury continues to fall apart at an alarming pace and the taxpayers need to make projects like "The Bricks" come to an immediate halt. Someone is lining someone's pockets, period. $800,000.00 in additional legal fees and whatever else they're claiming proves just that. Hell, $1,000,000.00 just to renovate that building is clear evidence someone else is getting their pockets lined as well.

Grandmother Arrested For Buying Cold Medicine Twice In One Week

Last March, Sally Harpold bought a box of Zyrtec-D cold medicine for her husband, then a few days later bought a box of Mucinex-D cold medicine for her grown daughter. That put her over the limit for how much pseudoephedrine-laced cold meds you can buy in a week in her small Indiana town, so she was arrested along with 16 other potential meth makers earlier this month.

GO HERE to read more from Consumerist.

New Obamacare Meds?

Obama Needs To Destroy The Church

Even though you hate organized religion, you owe it to your Catholic friends, including me, and your ancestors to post this video. It is quite alarming to folks like me. Everyone deserves to view it. Thanks.

GO HERE

Worst Trouble With ACORN Is At The Polls

Nationally, its voter registration is often fraudulent. So what about here?

Unless you've been stuck in the Gobi Desert, you've read the headlines about the scandal at ACORN -- the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now. Earlier this month, ACORN staffers in four states were caught giving not-so-sage advice to two journalists, posing as a pimp and a prostitute, on how to defraud the government, cheat on taxes and wangle a mortgage for a home-based brothel.

ACORN was once the darling of Democrats for its support of every item on the left-wing wish list. Suddenly, its employees can hardly find a Democrat who will answer their phone calls. When the U.S. Senate voted on Sept. 14 to cut off federal housing dollars for ACORN, the tally was a lopsided 83-7.

ACORN's foibles may seem largely irrelevant here in Minnesota, where the organization has so far been able to keep its nose relatively clean.

But ACORN does have a special place in its heart for at least one prominent Minnesota politician. Last year, it showered praise on Al Franken, endorsing his run for the U.S. Senate. Franken returned the esteem: "I'm thrilled and honored to receive this endorsement," he gushed in a press release. He added that he was "more motivated than ever to work with ACORN."

GO HERE to read more.

What Does The Future Hold For Mayoral Candidate In Delmar

In the near future I'll release an audio of Mr. McGuire leaving a message on my answering service where he defends his Wife's actions and then makes suggestive threats where I should watch my back.

While Mr. McGuire continues to squirm and his Wife formally filed to remove herself from the Council Race today, it doesn't look good for this wanna be candidate. Flyer's are circulating all over Delmar denouncing Mr. McGuire.

Now if you thought his Wife had poor spelling and grammar, wait till you get a load of his fine work, he's even worse. This couple makes me look like I went to Harvard!

The Town of Delmar has never buzzed like it has been these past two days. In fact, I hear Howard from the Dustpan received numerous comments on the subject and I welcome Howard to make contact with me and I will happily forward him the direct e-mail sent to me by Nikki. What I Posted was in fact word for word and for those people who asked to see a copy, they can confirm its authenticity, just as Howard can, should he request a copy.

Let me go on the record right here and now and state, my guess would be that this will be the greatest voter turn out Delmar has ever had and or the best it has seen in many years.

The Lonely Widow

A lonely widow, aged 70, decided that is was time to get married again. So she put an ad in the local newspaper that read:

A. HUSBAND WANTED b. MUST BE IN MY AGE GROUP (70's) c. MUST NOT BEAT ME d. MUST NOT RUN AROUND ON ME, AND e. MUST STILL BE GOOD IN BED! ALL APPLICANTS PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON..

Two days later the doorbell rang. The old lady opened the door, and much to her dismay, there sat a gray-haired gentleman in a wheel chair. He had no arms or legs.

"Are you responding to my ad?" the woman asked. "You're not really asking me to consider you, are you?"

"Yes, I am," the man replied.

The old lady sneered, "Just look at you. You have no legs!"

The old gentleman smiled and said, "Therefore, I cannot run around on you!"

"You don't have any arms, either!" she snorted.

Again, the old man smiled, and softly replied, "Therefore, I can never beat you!"

She pause, raised an eyebrow and asked intently, "Are you still good in bed?"

The old man leaned back, beamed a big smile and said, "I rang the doorbell, didn't I?"

The wedding is set for Saturday.

Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

To Purchase Photos Email Me At ksphoebus@gmail.com

Medicare ‘Gag Order’ A Sign That Obama, Democrats Are Desperate On Health Care, Republican Leader Says

(CNSNews.com) – Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said the recent gag order imposed by Medicare on insurance companies participating in its Advantage program shows that President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are desperate to pass their health care overhaul legislation.

McConnell, speaking on a conference call Monday, said the Medicare gag order showed that Democrats are "willing to employ any tactic to try to quiet the voices of dissent." McConnell said their "desperation" is illustrated by the way Democrats are trying to "shut up critics of the bill.”

McConnell was referring to a Sept. 21 statement released by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – a division of the Department of Health and Human Services – directing companies that participate in the Medicare Advantage program to cease all communication with beneficiaries dealing with the administration’s planned cuts to the Advantage program.

That order was instigated by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.) after he discovered that insurance giant Humana, which is headquartered in McConnell’s home state of Kentucky, had sent its Medicare Advantage customers a mailing that warned them of the possible benefit reductions that might occur if the program’s funding were cut.

GO HERE to read more.

Ever Been To One Of These?

*_HELP A FRIEND IN NEED _*

2nd Annual Bike Ride & Benefit for Sally Shipley

Sunday October 4, 2009

*Powellville VFW*

35481 Mt. Herman Rd.

Pittsville, MD.

410-835-8785

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Billie Reynolds I am the coordinator for this event. I am writing to ask your business to post our benefit posters and for some help with donations via *food, drink, money or* *auction items*, whatever can be given would be greatly appreciated.

In June of last year Mrs. Sally Shipley 39 yrs old at the time and a mother of 4 had a major seizer, something she had never experienced before. Her husband Mark took her to a local hospital and they sent her to John Hopkins. John Hopkins ran lots of expensive tests, only to find lesion on her brain. She underwent brain surgery to remove the lesion. That is when she was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer called Glioblastomas Multiforme. In January she underwent another brain surgery to remove more lesion and scar tissue. This has left her unable to walk without assistants. Sally is currently undergoing chemotherapy and physical therapy treatments on a weekly basis. Because of her condition, treatments, medications and seizers she is unable to work and with one income it has become hard to manage financially. She has insurance but some things are not covered such as full cost of treatments, meds and everyday bills. Last year we raised over $8,000.00, this year we would like to match or surpass this amount to help this person in need. This cancer has taken so much from Sally and her family and we want to help give back something. That is were *we* can help.

*_Powellville VFW_* has kindly agreed to open their business to provide a place to give this benefit to help a friend in need. At the event there will be, a motorcycle scavenger hunt with cash prizes entertainment from local bands and DJ’s, food, stuff for the kids and lots more. We are expecting a turn out of about 500 people. We are also going to post a public thank you to all the business that helped make this benefit a success. So if you could find it in your heart to donate, it would be put to good use and would help this family in need. Monetary donation can be made to *_The Farmers Bank of Williads Sally Shipley Fund._* Thank you for your time and if you want to donate or have any question please give me a call with details at 443-614-7073. Your attendance is more than welcome!

Thank you

Billie Jo Reynolds

Event Coordinator

Toy Ministery

Joe:

We want to thank all the people who have given tables, and lumber for making tables. We want to thank those for donating toys for the needy children for Christmas. He is still in need of Wrapping Paper, Tape and ribbons/bows to wrap all these gifts.

He is also in need of a refrigerator (dont have to be pretty) just holds temperature.
Mr. Frank Ennis is the person who runs this 501C3 organization and he does an outstanding job of helping make Christmas a great day for thousands of children al in our local area.

He is also having a flea market to help raise money for this organization. If you have anything you want to donate for this we can pick up. If you want to join the other volunteers to help wrap presents, seperate or pick up or help distribute call Mr Ennis.

His phone number is 410 251-7127. The location of his warehouse is on Maryland Ave in Dellmar Md. Everyone have a joyious day.

Barbara
Concerned Parents fo Kids
501C3 organization

"The Salisbury Beer Festival"

Sobo's invited you to "The Salisbury Beer Festival" on Sunday, November 8 at
12:00pm.

Event: The Salisbury Beer Festival
"This is one event you don't want to miss!!"

What: Festival

Start Time: Sunday, November 8 at 12:00pm

End Time: Sunday, November 8 at 5:00pm

Where: Behind Sobo's Wine Beerstro

The Hospital

Two little kids are in a hospital, lying on stretchers next to each
other outside the operating room.

The first kid leans over and asks, 'What are you in here for?'

The second kid says, 'I'm in here to get my tonsils out, and
I'm a little nervous.'

The first kid says, 'You've got nothing to worry about. I had
that done when I was four. They put you to sleep and, when
you wake up, they give you lots of Jello and ice cream. It's a
breeze.'

The second kid then asks, 'What are you here for?'

The first kid says, 'A Circumcision.'

The second kid says, 'Whoa! Good luck buddy. I had that
done when I was born. Couldn't walk for a year!'

Sex Scandal Double Standard

What if Kevin Jennings were a Republican?

When Republican Rep. Mark Foley was caught chasing congressional pages, he got exactly what was coming to him. In a blizzard of coverage (1,400 stories, according to Google news), Mr. Foley's creepy behavior was examined from every possible angle. Nobody wanted to hear that the congressman's stupid and objectionable behavior was confined to e-mails and text messages. His immediate resignation didn't quiet the furor. When two years of investigations found no crime, the results got barely a peep.

Whether the press feeding frenzy around Mr. Foley's disgrace was justified or not, the explosion of coverage was certainly understandable, even predictable. That reality is what makes coverage of Kevin Jennings, President Obama's "safe school czar" something of a mystery.

Mr. Jennings brings all the sleaze of Mr. Foley. Sex and the underaged? Check. An older man? Check. Potential misbehavior by a government official? Check.

And the Jennings case brings a lot more: A "safe schools czar" who failed to report a statutory rape? An education leader who encouraged a 15-year-old student to be comfortable with sexual abuse? A federal official who ignored a law requiring him to report even the possibility of a crime?

GO HERE to read more.

Taste Of The Town

Who says there’s nothing to do in Salisbury? NOW, the Salisbury Young Professionals are giving you a an excuse to mix business with pleasure.

Join us for our 1st year anniversary party since our re-launch only a year ago! Last year over 70 people attended – don’t miss out.

Must RSVP to membership@salisburyarea.com . For Young Professionals on Delmarva – or those who are aspiring to be.


To visit this events FACEBOOK page click here

For future event notifications sign up on http://www.salisburyyoungprofessionals.com/


If you are having trouble viewing the invitation, click on this link: Taste of the Town invitation

KENTUCKY COPS DO CARE

The Lexington, Kentucky Police Department reports finding a man's body in the Kentucky River just west of the Clays Ferry Bridge. The dead man's name will not be released until his family has been notified.

The victim apparently drowned due to excessive beer consumption. He was wearing black fishnet stockings, a red garter belt, a pink G-string, a strap-on dildo, purple lipstick, and an Obama T-shirt.

The police removed the Obama T-shirt to spare his family any unnecessary embarrassment.

The Police do care.

What Name In Salisbury Will Replace Klotz?

Serial slumlord: Timothy Klotz in spotlight after fatal fire

When he set up shop here early this decade, Timothy Klotz had a plan to buy run-down buildings in the city’s poorest sections cheaply, fix them up and fill the apartments with tenants. Klotz and his brother Richard, a retired Utica police officer, worked out of a Park Avenue office where a sign on the door read: “Above Par Properties.” They were collecting rent from 140

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‘Money meant more than people’s lives’

More than a decade ago, a fire tore through a six-unit apartment building on Thompson Circle, a quiet street in this working-class city on Massachusetts’ North Shore. The building — managed by Timothy Klotz — had become a haven for drugs, prostitution and piles of garbage, nearby residents said last week. Ten firefighters and two occupants were injured, but residents were glad

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Roefaro: Codes and fire departments may merge

Utica Mayor David Roefaro said this morning the city may look at combining all or parts of the city’s codes and fire departments.

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Tue Sep 29 00:00:00 EDT 2009

Fire prompting city to re-examine enforcement approaches

Last weekend’s fatal fire on James Street has led some city officials to call for better codes and fire enforcement for multi-unit apartment buildings. Roefaro administration officials say they’re doing the best they can to keep the pressure on landlords such as Timothy Klotz, and that increasingly sophisticated approaches will strengthen the city’s efforts.

http://www.uticaod.com/archive/x1699600505/Fire-prompting-city-to-re-examine-enforcement-approaches

Sun Sep 27 00:00:00 EDT 2009

Did Utica drop the ball?

The Roefaro administration failed to act in July 2008 when landlord Timothy Klotz didn’t respond to a court order to register the scene of Sunday’s fatal blaze for fire inspections, a state courts spokesman said Wednesday. Related content: GALLERY: Fire burns into late morning GALLERY: Firefighters battle

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Samoan Earthquake Triggers Deadly Tsunami

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National Weather Service Issues Tsunami Advisory For U.S. West Coast

National Weather Service issues tsunami advisory for U.S. West Coast9/29/2009 9:30:58 PM


HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- At least 34 people were killed in Samoa and American Samoa after a tsunami ripped across the South Pacific following an earthquake, according to reports Wednesday.

The death toll is expected to rise as more information on conditions in coastal regions becomes available, the reports said.

An 8.3-magnitude earthquake struck about 120 miles off the Samoan coast at 6:48 a.m. local time, triggering 15-foot waves, reports said.

Samoa is a small nation of about 220,000 people, and American Samoa is a U.S. territory with about 65,000 people.

The National Weather Service's tsunami warning center issued a tsunami advisory related to the quake for the U.S. West Coast from the Mexican border to the Oregon-Washington border, the service said late Tuesday.

The center said no widespread inundation was expected for any of the areas, but that large waves and strong currents could lead to dangerous conditions and the public was advised to avoid swimming and boating.

"Persons in tsunami advisory areas should move out of the water...off the beach and out of harbors and marinas," the advisory said.

Japan's meteorological agency also issued a tsunami alert for its Pacific shores, warning that wave of up to 50 centimeters were expected

Appeals Court Dismisses Dan Rather's Suit VS. CBS

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A New York state appeals court on Tuesday dismissed former TV newsman Dan Rather's lawsuit against CBS Corp in which Rather claimed he was made a scapegoat in a scandal over a 2004 report on then-President George W. Bush's military record.

The ruling on Tuesday by a panel of judges of the New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division said Rather's $70 million complaint should be dismissed in its entirety and that a lower court erred in denying CBS's motion to throw out the lawsuit.

Rather says CBS breached his contract by not giving him enough on-air assignments after he was removed as anchor of the "CBS Evening News" in March 2005.

The appeals court ruled he failed to sufficiently support his claim that he lost business opportunities due to CBS's failure to release him to seek other employment.

Rather sued CBS, parent of the CBS television network, Viacom and others in September 2007, claiming he had been made a scapegoat to "pacify the White House." CBS was part of Viacom until the companies split in 2006.

(Reporting by Edith Honan; Editing by Daniel Trotta and David Storey)

Update- Suspect Arrested On Child Sexual Abuse Charges

State Police are seeking the Public’s assistance in locating a registered sex offender who is wanted on new charges of sexual abuse

Location: Country Five Drive, Dover

Date of Occurrence: September 25, 2009

Suspect(s): John E. Brittingham, age 63, of Dover

Resume: Delaware State Police Detectives are investigating allegations of child sexual abuse. The female juvenile victim told investigators that the abuse began in September of 2005 and continued up until last month.

The victim’s mother took her daughter to Troop 3, after the juvenile confided in her mother about the sexual abuse. The juvenile was taken to the Child Advocacy Center for a formal interview. Troopers then attempted to make contact with the suspect at his residence.

The suspect fled his residence on Country Five Drive, before State Troopers arrived. The suspect is driving a 1992 Red Ford F150 with Delaware Registration Plates CL50247. Brittingham is driving with a revoked license.

Brittingham is already a registered sex offender, stemming from a conviction on charges of unlawful sexual contact on September 13, 2006.

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Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call investigators at 302-697-2104 ext. 313 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333

Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com

Reps. Kratovil And Childers Introduce Tax Credit Extension For Homebuyers

Legislation will promote growth, stability in housing market

Washington, DC – Reps. Frank Kratovil (D-MD) and Travis Childers (D-MS) have introduced important legislation to help families buy and sell homes and spur growth and stability in the American housing market. The Tax Credit Extension for Homebuyers with a Loss Deduction Incentive Act (H.R. 3640) will extend for one year the $8,000 home-buyer tax credit, expand the credit to all homebuyers purchasing a principal residence, and provide relief for individuals or families who are forced to sell their home at a loss.

“Realtors and home buyers alike are reporting that the first time home buyer tax credit is working to revitalize the housing industry. In this economy it would be foolish to allow something that is working to simply expire,” said Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-MD). “Instead we need to extend this tax credit so that more first time buyers have an opportunity to enter the market, but also expand the credit so that all American’s are able to buy a home and give the entire economy a shot in the arm.”

“As a veteran realtor for over 30 years, I have seen firsthand the ups and downs associated with the housing market. Recent signs of recovery in the market are certainly encouraging, but we must follow through and sustain the progress linked to the initial benefits of the homebuyer tax credit,” said Congressman Childers. “H.R. 3640 will allow more American families to take advantage of this tax credit, provide an incentive for people to sell homes that are inflating an already flooded marketplace, and help further stabilize the housing industry. I am proud to join with Rep. Kratovil to introduce this important and timely legislation.”

“This bill adds to the growing groundswell of support in the U.S. House of Representatives for extending and enhancing the Homebuyer Tax Credit,” said National Association of Realtors President Charles McMillan. “The National Association of Realtors estimates that 350,000 additional home sales will take place as a result of the current tax credit. Stability in the housing market will help the nation's economic recovery. We applaud the efforts of Reps. Frank Kratovil and Travis Childers for showing leadership on this important issue.”

The loss deduction provided by H.R. 3640 will be carried over a three year period and is worth up to $4,000 on an annual basis ($12,000 over a three year period). This provision is directly correlated to what is offered on capital assets to Americans who suffer a loss within a given year.

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For Gilchrest, It's No Political Wilderness

Post national political reporter Alec MacGillis takes a look today at what former Rep. Wayne Gilchrest has been up to since being ousted in the Republican primary last year.

We'll let some readers introduce the piece:

Losercuda notes the discrepancy between Gilchrest's post-Congressional career and those of his colleagues: "You mean he isn't working on K Street or the Penn Quarter at $750 an hour? He isn't lunching at 701 at his "special" table? He isn't playing the middleman in pimping out lower-income voters on behalf of big oil/insurance/mining/pharma? He isn't sitting outside the Hearing Room yelling "Hey Cowboy!" at his former colleagues (for $750 and hour)? You mean he is taking homeless kids on nature walks and teaching them about the environment? God, what a loser."

faithfulservant3 offers support for Gilchrest's goals: "I like the concepts of 'regular' environmental field trips that even nonprofessionals can lead. The Chesapeake Bay Agreement calls for each high school graduate to have just one meaningful watershed educational experience. Why not one a year? Keep the science simple, and keep in mind that you are teaching 'ethics.' "

Read the full story.

The Daily Times Just Can't Get Enough Of SALISBURY NEWS:

SALISBURY NEWS: Salisbury chamber to host job fair

SALISBURY NEWS: Recycling committee applications due tomorrow

SALISBURY NEWS: Benefits evaluation committee to meet

Iran: We Put Nuclear Site There In Case Of Attack

Facility is next to a military compound of the elite Revolutionary Guard

TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's nuclear chief said Tuesday his country built its newly revealed uranium enrichment facility inside a mountain next to a military site to ensure continuity of its nuclear activities in case of an attack — an unusually detailed disclosure that may be intended defuse international pressure.

But Vice President Ali Akbar Salehi, who also heads the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, took a hard line over the country's nuclear rights two days before the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany meet with Iran in Geneva.

He said Iran is willing to have a general discussion about nuclear technology in Geneva but will not give up its right to uranium enrichment and conversion. The security council has called on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment and return to negotiations on its nuclear program, which the U.S. and its European allies believe is aimed at producing nuclear weapons. Iran insists its program is purely peaceful and aimed solely at producing nuclear energy, which is allowed under the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.

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GOVERNOR O’MALLEY APPOINTS MEMBERS TO HARFORD AND WICOMICO COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 29, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointments of two new members to the Boards of Education for Harford and Wicomico Counties. Governor O’Malley named Thomas P. Evans to Harford County Board of Education and Donald L. Fitzgerald and Larry W. Dodd to the Wicomico County Board of Education.

“I am proud to appoint Mr. Evans, Mr. Fitzgerald and Mr. Dodd to their respective local Boards of Education,” said Governor O’Malley. “Each appointee brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise, and represents the diversity of our State. I am confident that each appointee possesses the skill and the leadership necessary to ensure every child receives the quality public education they deserve. Even in these difficult times, we must continue to protect our investments in public education to ensure that every child receives a world class education and a better future. The people of Maryland are our greatest asset and our continued economic strength depends upon our ability to invest in them, and prepare our children today for the jobs of tomorrow.”

Below is background information on the appointees:

Harford County Board of Education Appointee:

Thomas P. Evans – Mr. Evans is a licensed Pharmacist for the State of Maryland and works as a Pharmacy Supervisor at Maryland General Hospital where he supervises all aspects of the pharmacy operation, plans and implements automation of medication dispensing. Prior to that, he worked as an Informatics Coordinator at St. Joseph Medical Center. He is the former Commissioner of the Maryland State Advisory Board on Medical Privacy and Confidentiality, a member of the Maryland Society of Health System Pharmacists, President and Founder of the Bel Air Investment Club, and a former member of the Fallston Community Council. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 1980, his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Maryland at Baltimore in 1983, and received his licensure to practice pharmacy in Maryland in August of 1983. Mr. Evans received his Masters of Administrative Science from the Johns Hopkins University in 1988. He is a resident of Fallston, MD. Mr. Evans’ oldest child attends Fallston Middle School.

Wicomico County Board of Education Appointees:

Donald L. Fitzgerald – Mr. Fitzgerald is a retired Vietnam Veteran and mechanic. In 1966, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with the 227th Aviation Battalion, 1st Air Cavalry in Vietnam. In 1967, he served as Platoon Sergeant for the Signal Corps at Fort Knox, Kentucky and in 1968 was honorably discharged. From 1965 to 2002, Mr. Fitzgerald worked at E.I. DuPont where he worked as a Service Operator and then Mechanic. From 2000 to 2002, he served as President of SNEC, an independent worker’s union. Mr. Fitzgerald attended Wicomico High School and graduated in 1964. He is a member of Grace United Methodist Church, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 194, the Moose Lodge 654 and the Optimist Club of Salisbury. He is a resident of Salisbury. Mr. Fitzgerald coaches girls’ varsity softball and is a member of the Wicomico County Softball Federation.

Larry W. Dodd – Lieutenant Dodd is a Firefighter and Paramedic at the City of Salisbury Fire Department where he has worked since 1994. Lieutenant Dodd is also an MFRI EMT Instructor and Fire Instructor at the University of Maryland. From 2002 to 2006, he served as a member of the Wicomico County Council and from 2001 to 2005, he served as President of the MIEMSS Region IV E.M.S. Council. Mr. Dodd received his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Salisbury State University in 2000 and his Masters of Science in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004. He attended the University of Maryland Institute for Governmental Services Academy of Excellence from 2001 to 2005. He has two children attending Wicomico County public schools and is a member of the Beaver Run School PTA. He is a resident of Salisbury.

PUBLIC NOTICE

A meeting of the Benefits for Elected Officials Evaluation Committee has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2009.

The meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. in Conference Room 306 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).

TROOPERS, ALLIED POLICE SEARCHING FOR JUVENILE ESCAPEE

(White Marsh, MD) The Maryland State Police and allied law enforcement are searching for a juvenile who escaped from custody.

The escapee is identified as Jordan Stephan Dupont, 17, who was being held at the Chesapeake Treatment Center, located on the grounds of the Charles H. Hickey School in Parkville, Maryland. He is an African American male, 5’11” and weighs approximately 197 pounds.

Dupont was last seen running towards I-95 last night in the White Marsh area. He was wearing a white Polo tee shirt and blue jeans. Police believe he could possibly be headed towards the Eastern Shore.

Maryland State Police were contacted at 9:30 p.m. last night by staff members of the Chesapeake Treatment Center who reported Dupont had escaped from custody. Baltimore County Police were also notified and an immediate search of the area was conducted. Maryland State Police K-9 Unit also assisted. The search for the juvenile escapee is ongoing.

Anyone who may have seen Dupont is urged to contact the Maryland State Police at Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700.

Questions about the circumstances of the escape should be directed to the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

Salisbury News Exclusive

The Beverly Hillbillies Of Delmar: Just after Noon today the Delaware State Police called the Delmar Police Department in for assistance searching for a young man who reportedly threatened his own life as well as others.

When they arrived at the first residence they came to learn it was the wrong address, so the search went on. It didn't take long for law enforcement to find the proper residence but their suspect was nowhere to be found.

After some discussion with other family members they came to learn their suspect fled on foot and within no time one Delmar Police Officer found their suspect hiding in the woods. The Delmar Police used their K-9 to help apprehend the suspect.

Guns were drawn as it was reported that their suspect was armed, this may not be the case though. We're awaiting a formal Press Release to get access to all the details and as soon as it comes in we'll update this Post.

Top Shelf Work to ALL agencies involved! I should add, Delmar should make it LAW that ALL residences have an address posted on each and every mailbox.