Salisbury News: The Most Politically Influential Blog For 2009

Maryland’s Most Politically Influential Blogs For 2009

1. Salisbury News (1)
2. Inside Charm City (17)
3. The Carroll Standard (-)
4. On The Record (13)
5. The Dagger (-)
6. Maryland Politics Watch (9)
7. Red Maryland (3)
8. Pocomoke Tattler (4)
9. Baltimore Reporter (14)
10. Monoblogue (2)
11. The Sun: Maryland Politics (-)
12. The Silver Spring Penguin (-)
13. Delusional Duck (10)
14. Annapolis Capital Punishment (19)
15. The Political Octagon (-)
16. Questing for Atlantis (-)
17. Kevin Dayhoff (-)
18. Rockville Central (-)
19. Delmarva Dealings (12)
20. Faster, Better… (-)

Delmarva's Most Politically Influential Blogs For 2009

1. Salisbury News (1)
2. Delaware Liberal (8)
3. Two Sentz (19)
4. Fix Red Clay (16)
5. Delmar DustPan (5)
6. Delaware Way (14)
7. Fingerpost (-)
8. Citizens For Greater Centreville (-)
9. Red Maryland (-)
10. Delmarva Dealings (9)
11. Pocomoke Tattler (3)
12. Monoblogue (4)
13. Tobinville (-)
14. The Pocomoke Public Eye (-)
15. Delawarepolitics.net (-)
16. Maryland Libertarians (-)
17. The Colossus of Rhodey (-)
18. Nanticoke Blues (-)
19. The Balloon Man (-)
20. Up A Creek In Lower Slower Delaware (-)

Thanks for all of your support once again Folks! Bring on 2010!

You Help Make Changes That You Don't Even Know About!

Joe,

Wanted to let you know how much of an impact you've been to my life. I sent you an email "letter to the editor" which you posted. There were many comments which helped me make the decision I knew deep down I had to make. I made the call and made a formal complaint. In November I received a call from the hospital to let me know I could return, they had fired the woman who I had complained about. I explained to them that I hadn't made the complaint to have her fired, they let me know my call wasn't the first nor was it the last about this person.

http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2009/07/letter-to-editor_28.html

Thanks from me to you!

This Just In

"Here is a picture of the paper that we are putting out with the ribbons!! We have come out of our own pockets for these ribbons and ALL the proceeds are going to Missing and Exploited Children Association!! I hope this clears it up for you!!"

Kristine Kardiasmenos

Thank You Kristine and ALL of the individuals involved. Please understand there have been several people out there wishing to raise money that would not be monitored. In the interest of Sarah Foxwell and her siblings we're simply doing our best to confirm anyone selling merchandise is doing so with the right intent. There were no names, contact information and no mention of "ALL" funds going to this organization on the Face Book message. Thanks for clearing that up. You'll have my business tomorrow night.

UPDATE:

I am happy Kristine has cleared up any misconceptions you might have had about the ribbon magnets. Just a few concerned citizens trying to raise money for Missing and Exploited Children of Maryland. Hoping maybe next time the Amber Alert or whatever they see fit to use the funds for may save another child's life. None of us personally knew Sarah but this tragedy should affect the entire community. As I was one of the first to contact Jim Mathias it is time to take a stand to help our community be a safer place. The ribbons are not just a fundraiser but a tribute that Sarah Haley Foxwell will never be forgotten. Such a senseless and tragic loss our community should never forget. Thank you for your concern. I am a small business owner and was named 2009 Ocean Pines Chamber Business of the Year. We are very dedicated to the community fundraisers we do regularly along with the work we do with DHS and Worcester County GOLD. I assure you we have nothing but honorable intentions as the money has come out of my pocket so far. We appreciate your endorsement.

Lisa Warford

THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!!!!!

Congressional Reform Act of 2010

1. Term Limits: 12 years only, one of the possible options below.

A. Two Six year Senate terms
B. Six Two year House terms
C. One Six year Senate term and three Two Year House terms

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

2. No Tenure / No Pension:

A congressman collects a salary while in office and receives no pay when they are out of office.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

3. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social Security:

All funds in the Congressional retirement fund moves to the Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into the Social Security system, Congress participates with the American people.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, server your term(s), then go home and back to work.

4. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan just as all Americans.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

5. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise. Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

6. Congress looses their current health care system and participates in the same health care system as the American people.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

7. Congress must equally abide in all laws they impose on the American people.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

8. All contracts with past and present congressmen are void effective 1/1/11.

The American people did not make this contract with congressmen, congressmen made all these contracts for themselves.

Serving in Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers envisioned citizen legislators, serve your term(s), then go home and back to work.

The Sarah Foxwell Memorial

God Bless All of You for caring.

I Have Some Questions About This

"Ribbon Magnets will be for sale before the candle light vigil on Jan 1st at the Salisbury Park. Proceeds will be going to Missing & Exploited Children's Association of Maryland."

First of all, why doesn't it say ALL Proceeds? Folks, this came from a message on Face Book and I'd like one of their representatives to e-mail me confirming ALL proceeds go to this association or I will put the word out that someone is trying to make a profit off the sale of these ribbons. I just want it made very clear.

I believe the vigil will start at 6:00 PM. Salisbury News will be present.

"Yesterday" A Special Song Written For Sarah Foxwell

Hello Delmarva, Top Notch Entertainment Is a local entertainment company that wrote a beautiful song the title is "Yesterday" A Song For Sarah. Thomas Clemmons And Will Walker wrote the songs on Christmas Day. Will had an idea for the song and it went from there Travis Waters another artist from Top Notch was more then willing to do the song. Will got ahold of a very good friend of his Preston Gross who played the keys and strings. We then needed a recording studio on short notice, Steven J.Cirile Owner of Park Recording Studio In Ocean City Maryland opened his doors and gave us free studio time and wasn't gonna rest until the song was complete Steve was the missing link we was looking for the whole time. We are truly grateful because he allowed us to share this song with the community and family.

Will And Travis Along With Preston worked hard and countless hours on the song to get it just right. This tragic hit so close to us being we all have kids. This is our way of showing our support and love for Sarah this music is from our hearts.

Myself (Robert Anderson) Along with my partner (Thomas Clemmons) are working on putting this out to the community we are bring this song to the light and trying to raise money for the siblings of Sarah's so Delmarva please come out and show support Friday Night at 6pm at Salisbury Park where will have the song being played and copy's of the song on a CD for sale. The cd will be $3.00. Like i said all the funds are going to Sarah's siblings we are raising this just for them. We DO NOT want NOTHING in return but the support of the community and family. Please don't let this go unnoticed She may be gone but never forgotten.

My Number Is 302-604-8106 Robert Anderson You can contact me for details for the song or the proceeds anytime anyday.

Just wanted to give a special thanks to a few people that has helped us along the way

Top Notch Entertainment Family
Thomas Clemmons (Ceo & Founder)
Robert Anderson (Management)
Travis Water (Artist)
Will Walker (Artist)
Keojha Palmer (9 Years Old Wrote A Poem For Sarah/Girls Voice In Song)
Preston Gross (Keys & Strings)
Kim Moore
Des & Gene Hill
Jack Hill
Joe Albero (Salisbury News)

New Years Eve Survey

What Is Your New Years Resolution?

Suspect Arrested for Attempted Burglary

Location: Elm Road, Sandy Brae Development, Lewes, DE

Date of Occurrence: 12/31/2009, at approximately 12:15 am

Defendants: Justin T. Pecco, 21 years old, of Lewes, DE


Resume: In the early morning of 12/31/09, Troopers from Troop 7 responded to a complaint of a subject trespassing on Elm Road, Lewes, DE. A concerned neighbor heard noises coming from their neighbor’s yard. When they looked out their window they observed an unknown subject attempting to cut the screen window on their neighbor’s porch. They immediately contacted the police and kept an eye on the subject.

Prior to the arrival of Troopers the subject fled the area in a light colored vehicle. When Troopers arrived they interviewed the witness and were able to obtain a good description of the suspect and fleeing vehicle. Troopers diligently canvassed the area for the suspect vehicle involved in the incident. A short time later Troopers observed the described suspect vehicle in a nearby apartment complex parking lot. Troopers made contact with the owner of the vehicle, Justin T. Pecco, 21, of Lewes, DE. While being interviewed by Troopers it was discovered that Justin T. Pecco was in possession of marijuana. Justin T. Pecco was placed in custody without incident for possession of marijuana. Though continued investigation Troopers were able to determine that Justin T. Pecco was in the area of Elm Road, Lewes DE, during the time of the original incident.

Justin T. Pecco was transported to Troop 7 and charged with, Attempted Burglary 2nd (f), Possession of Burglary Tools (f), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (m), Possession of Marijuana (m), 2 Counts of Criminal Mischief (m), and Criminal Trespass 3rd (m). Justin Pecco was arraigned on his charges and committed to Sussex Correction Institute in lieu of $7,500.00 Secured Bail.

Shocking FEMA Training Video Founding Fathers Were TERRORISTS

Shocking video of a FEMA instructor teaching officers that George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and others are all terrorists.

Joe,

Don't let anyone tell you that our government isn't trying to take us somewhere we don't need to go. They are interpreting history to make our founding fathers look like terrorists and here is the proof.

This video had 55 views when we posted it.

A Comment Worthy Of A Post

x684867 has left a new comment on your post "Proposed Legislation For Sexual Offenders":

Many people say sex offenders cannot be rehabilitated. However, the Texas State Auditor in 2007 released a report showing that sex offenders who completed the Texas Sex Offender Treatment Program (SOTP) were 61% LESS LIKELY to commit a new crime. That seems to show promise.

After all, in 2002, the US Dept. of Justice reported that only 5% of sex offenders released in 1994 returned to prison for a new sex crime.

Yet we spend millions on registration of more than 650,000 sex offenders in the US based on information available in the early 1990’s when research on sex offenders was poorly funded–if it was even considered.

Treatment works. The research shows this.

See–

“An Audit Report on Selected Rehabilitation Programs at the Department of Criminal Justice.” Texas State Auditor. March 2007. Report No. 07-026. Retrieved Oct 20, 2009. http://www.sao.state.tx.us/reports/main/07-026.html.

US Dept of Justice Report on Sex Offender Recidivism http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/rsorp94.pdf

Editors Note: What do you think Folks?

Your Contract

After serious & cautious consideration... Your contract with Salisbury News has been renewed for the New Year 2010!

Thanks for all your support in 2009!

Dr. Bradley's World Just Took A Massive Turn For The Worst

Dr. Bradley has a whole lot more to worry about these days as additional charges are forthcoming that are far more serious than even the previous sexual abuse charges he has faced recently.

I'm not at liberty to discuss these additional charges at this time but let me assure you, this man will easily see a 1,000 year sentence and he will never ever see the outside of a prison again. In fact, he'll be extremely lucky if he survives any real time in a real prison once the inmates learn what this man did.

More to come.......

SALISBURY—BAD DECADE ENDS ON A GOOD NOTE

If the recent abduction and murder of Sarah Foxwell is a random aberration, as seems the case, the first decade of the current century can be seen as a downward spiral for Salisbury under the tenure of Barrie Tilghman that has taken a turn for the better in the past year. The end of her grip on the City’s government was the turning point, albeit negated in part by the continued allegiance of the “three stooges” on the City Council who remain allied despite the fact that Mr. Comegys was defeated in the mayoral election and Ms. Campbell was reelected to the Council by a huge majority. No doubt the trio led by Louise Smith, view the victory of Shanie Shields by a narrow margin as more meaningful.

But lately the will of the people is beginning to prevail. The police chief is being replaced; Mayor Ireton has rejected the initial “short list” for fire chief, and will consider other candidates for that position. It’s taken longer than we thought this Spring, but the tide has turned.

Of course there are serious problems ahead for the City, many caused or compounded by Tilghman. But imagine how much worse it would be, and surely become, if she or Comegys were the Mayor.

Not Knowing This About Your Car Tires Could Kill You Or Your Loved Ones UPDATED

ABC News went undercover and found retailers selling aged tires as brand new. This can be incredibly dangerous. Your "new" tires could be six years old and ready to disintegrate on the highway!

UPDATE FROM POHANKA:

After seeing your report this morning on tire aging, our Parts Director has gone through every tire we have in stock and checked the manufactured dates. We found the 2 sets of tires we have in stock are 2 years old and we verified they have a shelf life up to 6 years old. The rest of our inventory was manufactured in 2009. We have been aware of the manufactures dates on tires and have trained our parts employees to keep stock revolving.

Anyone purchasing tires at any Pohanka dealership is welcomed to have the date code verified.

What’s your baby riding on?

Salisbury Police Arrest A Man For Child Sex Abuse

Apolinar Ramirez Riano, 53yoa of Mexico was arrested for Child Sex Abuse, 3rd Degree Sex Offense, and 2nd Degree Assault. On 12/28/2009 a detective assigned to the Child Advocacy Center responded to PRMC-ER for a report of child sexual abuse. It was learned that the victim, who is 7yoa, was left in the custody of Ramirez along with the victim’s siblings. Ramirez is a distant relative of the victim. Ramirez is accused of taking the victim to his bedroom, binding her hands with a shoelace, and then touching the victim in her private area. Ramirez then performed a sexual act on himself. Ramirez was arrested and released to the custody of Central Booking.

To Sarah Foxwell's Family & The Volunteers

United we stood and we walked side by side

Family and strangers with just hope as our guide.

　

A community together on that Christmas Day

Our heart's swelled 3 times or more as the cartoon would say.

　

You became OUR family on that very sad day

She became OUR child in her own special way.

　

Not a piece of grass was over looked or unturned

In hopes that Sarah would soon be returned.



No one would give up and some didn't go home.

Around local fields, they continued to roam.

　

The search did continue until Little Sarah was found

And again we rallied and all came around.



With teddy bears and flowers we placed to remember

She was in our heart's on this sad day of December.



As we went to sleep that night with a prayer in our head

We hugged our children as we tucked them in bed.



May Sarah Rest in Peace

May the family have peace too

My thought's and prayers

Will always be with you.



Special thoughts and prayers to the Aunt who took Sarah into her heart and her home.

Cindy Whetzel

Open Letter To President Obama And Congress Of United States

It is time to accept the fact that the United States of America is at WAR. Our country has been under attack by radical Islam since the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. Ignoring the attacks will not end the jihadists desire to kill all non-muslims, it will only enbolden their efforts and convince them of America's weakness. Radical muslims will not unclench their fists. How will you protect America, Mr. President? How will Congress protect America?

This year, under your watch Mr. Obama, three muslim terrorist attacks struck America - in Little Rock, Fort Hood, and the Detroit bound flight on Christmas Day. Your actions show America as weak when missiles are pulled from Eastern Europe to appease Putin, when radical muslim terrorist terminology is banned, when you delay a response and that lagging response is tepid. Enemies respect strength and actions. Words must be followed by actions, strong actions. As president, your main task is to keep us safe. Nothing else matters if you fail at that. Your duty is to keep America safe from attack.

Why have you, Mr. President, not enacted all the recomendations of the 9-11 Committee?

Congress, why have you stood silent in not seeing the 9-11 Recomendations fulfilled?

Enacting other leglislation is meaningless if Congress can not pass laws that protect its citizens.
.
We, the people, expect all 9-11 Recomendations enacted promptly.

Furthermore,

Gitmo must remain open.
No more Gitmo prisoners should be released to any country.
Jihadsts must be sent to Gitmo and interrogated.
Jihadsts are not a law enforcement matter.
Jihadists are non-uniformed combatants and eligible to be held indefinitely.
NO Gitmo detainees to be tried in lower Manhattan.
All trials at Gitmo and those trials to be military tribunals.
Gitmo detainees not to receive civilian trials.
End probe of CIA operatives from past administrations.
Politcal correctness must end.
Profile the groups that are blowing up aircraft:Young Muslim men paying cash for tickets and without baggage.

Mr. President and Congress,

These actions have sadly been neglected on your part and this dereliction of duty must end immediately. You were elected to protect and represent the people.
We expect and DEMAND that you fulfill these law-based requisites.

WE, THE PEOPLE DEMAND ACTION.

Sarah Foxwell Memorial Update

Proposed Legislation For Sexual Offenders

Recently, there has been a lot in the news about child sex offenders and their victims.

Dr. Earl Bradley at BayBees in Lewes may have molested up to 100 children in a 10 year period.
http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091230/NEWS01/91230020/0/NEWS/Dover-sex-offender-charged-with-molesting-child-7"
Dover sex offender charged with molesting a 7 year old.

http://www.news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091228/ap_on_re_us/us_maryland_girl_slain Sarah Foxwell’s body was found Christmas Day not far from the Delaware border

These stories are very tragic, and as a State Representative, I want to ensure that all children in Delaware are safe from sex offenders.

Ultimately, I would like Delaware to be the toughest state in the nation on high-risk, repeat sex offenders.

I am currently drafting several pieces of legislation that will affect high-risk, repeat sex offenders and will make Delaware a safer place for all of us.

Proposed Legislation

All high-risk, repeat sex offenders should receive truth in sentencing when serving time for a sexual offense.

If a sexual offender is giving 20 years for molesting a child, that person should serve 20 years of jail time, not 8 or 9.

Any sexual offender who is convicted of a second sexual offense will be served a mandatory life sentence.

We need zero-tolerance sentencing for child molesters and other sex offenders.

For all high-risk, repeat sex offenders, their driver’s license (or state ID) will be stamped with the words “sex offender.”

This tool will allow law enforcement officers to better protect the public from repeat offenders.
For example, a police officer in a routine traffic stop will remember a license stamped with “sex offender” and that memory may come in handy if a child is hurt or kidnapped from the area.

Also, in places with large crowds like the state fair or a busy park, law enforcement officers do not have access to a computer. A stamped driver’s license will alert the officer to the presence of a high-risk, repeat sex offender.

For all high-risk, repeat sex offenders, a special license plate to be designed by the Department of Motor Vehicle that must be registered and displayed on the offender’s vehicle.

For too long child sex predators have been stalking our children, it’s now time we know where they are.

An easy identifiable license plate will not only be a red flag for parents, but we can teach young children to avoid these vehicles and drivers at all cost.

Wisconsin, Ohio, and Alabama have considered legislation requiring sexual offenders to have special license plates on their car denoting their sexual offender status.

All high-risk, repeat sex offenders must register all Internet domain and chat room names with the authorities.

Law enforcement officers can then monitor those domain and chat room names to ensure that the sex offender is not committing another crime through the Internet.

Failure to register domain and chat room names would result in [fine? imprisonment?]
Before leaving prison, all male, high-risk, repeat sex offenders that are older than 21 and have targeted a child younger than 12 would be chemically castrated.

Castration may prevent these sex offenders from harming more children.

For the liberal groups that will claim that this is cruel and unusual punishment; I say so is the rape and victimization of our young children. It is my job to see that children have a safe environment.

Ten states have enacted or are considering enacting similar legislation. Louisiana enacted this legislation in June of 2008 and Europe is also debating this concept.

It will be an additional penalty for a sexual offender to provide a cell phone to his or hers victim without the victim’s parental consent.

Sexual offenders that target pre-teen and teenage girls often hook their victim by giving the girl a cell phone.

There is no reason why a child should have a cell phone given to them by a non-family member that the child’s parents know nothing about.

Miscellaneous

Sexual offenders, especially those involved in child molestation, often have a high recidivism rate, and are never rehabilitated. Their sex crimes often escalate to include murder.

Sex offenders often target children under 2 years of age because they can’t talk very well, making it less likely for the offender to be caught.

Lawmakers must stand up for kids who are victims of sexual offences because we have the power to protect them.

Representative John C. Atkins
41st District – Delaware House of Representatives

John Adkins is the Representative that had been in contact with States Attorney Davis Ruark and Sheriff Mike Lewis offering any and all Delaware resources the entire time they were searching for Sarah Foxwell. My hat is tipped to this Gentleman for having the STONES to finally stand up to these sex offender and deliver possible legislation that will make these SOB's think twice before they ever attempt to touch another child ever again.

OK Maryland Legislators, what are YOU going to do. Remember Folks, you only get this kind of stuff from Salisbury News.

1-13 MARCH ON ANNAPOLIS

1-13 MARCH ON ANNAPOLIS

Enough is Enough: No More Deficits, No More Tax Hikes,
Bring Back Our Jobs!
Wednesday, January 13th
7pm
State House – Annapolis

(Be sure to wear cold weather clothing)

Come to Annapolis and send a message to your elected officials: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Even after the largest tax increase in Maryland history (2007) and nearly $4 billion in federal “stimulus” dollars (2008), we still have a projected $2 billion budget deficit. Gov. O'Malley's fiscal mismanagement is astounding. With no plan to fill the hole in the budget, more tax increases are on the table. Now is the time for us to fight for prosperity!

REGISTER FOR THE MARCH AND BUSES HERE

Confirmed speakers include: Grover Norquist (Americans for Tax Reform) and Tim Phillips (Americans for Prosperity). Hand warmers and flashlights to be handed out!

$$$Help Wanted$$$ F&I Manager Position Available

Pohanka Automotive Group of Salisbury is growing and looking for an experienced F&I Manager to join our winning team. Applicant must have 2+ years experience. Must be able to self-motivate and manage their own time in a fast paced environment. Attention to detail is critical.

Very lucrative pay plan, medical, dental and vision coverage. 401k, comfortable, professional environment. Must be a team player.

Work with the best in the industry.
Send resume' to lbrooke@pohankaofsalisbury.com

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Today's Survey Question

Do You Think Governor O'Malley Should Reconsider The Death Penalty Laws In Maryland?

"The Joe Albero Show" Moves To 9:00 AM On Saturdays

"The Joe Albero Show" will now air at 9:00 AM on Saturday mornings.

That's WRDE, Channel 9 on Comcast

Channel 99 on Mediacom

Due to technical difficulties last week

we will re air last weeks show.

Motivational Posters

Today's Nature Photo By Scott Phoebus

Centennial License Plate Sales Will End Dec. 31

Final Give-Away Drawing Winner Announced

Dover -- The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding Delawareans that their opportunity to purchase the limited edition Centennial License Plate is almost at an end. The popular, award-winning license plate can still be purchased for $100 with a credit card online at www.dmv.de.gov through midnight December 31, or in person at any DMV lane through 4:30 pm.

Since sales began October 1, 2008, nearly 8,000 of the black onyx and heritage gold colored plates have been sold. The plate design proved to be popular with license plate enthusiasts, and received the award for "Best Plate of the Year" from the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association (ALPCA) in May 2009.

The DMV conducted promotional drawings during the course of the sales period and awarded new low-digit license plates to winners of the contests. The final four-digit plate winner was Justin Rathmanner of Wilmington, who was picked at random from state-wide entries on December 16, at the Wilmington DMV lanes.

The unique plate design is a celebration of 100 years since the first state-issued license plate was produced in 1909. Delaware is the first state ever to produce a commemorative license plate of this kind. Several other "firsts" for the awarding winning plate include being the first fully embossed license plate with raised letters and numbers in Delaware since 1941, as well as being the first optional license plate in the world where the validation sticker colors were designed to match the colors of the plate itself.

Centennial Plate numbering matches the plate number currently assigned to the registered vehicle, and may be displayed on all registered Delaware vehicles except motorcycles, mopeds, and IRP apportioned vehicles.

TONYTANK POND DRAIN-DOWN SET FOR JANUARY 4TH

At the request of the Tonytank Homeowner’s Association, the Wicomico County Roads Division will conduct a partial drain-drown of Tonytank Pond starting on January 4th. According to a Roads official, the residents requested the drain-down so they could perform shoreline maintenance. There will be “No Fishing” signs posted during the drain-down which will conclude on February 12th.

2009-2010 School Year To End Tuesday, June 15, With Makeup Days

Closings due to inclement weather and poor road conditions on Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, will be made up on Monday, June 14, and Tuesday, June 15, in accordance with the approved school calendar for 2009-2010. The approved school calendar designates five days at the end of the school year as makeup days in case of school closings. The calendar for this school year is still subject to change by weather closings and other factors.

Hillbilly Birth

Deep in the back woods, of Letcher County, Kentucky a hillbilly's wife went into labor in the middle of the night, and the doctor was called out to assist in the delivery. Since there was no electricity, the doctor handed the father-to-be a lantern and said, 'Here. You hold this high so I can see what I am doing!'

Soon, a baby boy was brought into the world. 'Whoa there', said the doctor, 'Don't be in such a rush to put that lantern down I think there's another one coming.'

Sure enough, within minutes he had delivered a baby girl. 'Hold that lantern up, don't set it down there's another one!' Said the doctor.

Within a few minutes he had delivered a third baby 'No, don't be in a hurry to put down that lantern, it seems there's yet another one coming!' cried the doctor.

The redneck scratched his head in bewilderment, and asked the doctor, . . . . ..


'You reckon it might be the light that's attractin' 'em?'

Wicomico County Board Of Education Reviews Proposed Budget Reductions For Fiscal 2011

The Wicomico County Board of Education will continue to review and discuss proposed budget reductions in anticipation of having substantially less funding for fiscal 2011. The Board received the proposed reductions at a work session Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Among the proposed reductions discussed at the work session are a redesign of the Magnet program, elimination of Adult Education, Beyond the Limits and the Year Round Education Program at Delmar Elementary School, and many staffing changes. All of the proposed budget reductions would be difficult, the Board said, and all will be discussed in the coming weeks and months as the Board prepares to adopt a fiscal 2011 budget to send to the Wicomico County Council by March 15.

The Board and Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen said that the focus will be on preserving a high-quality education for all students and keeping the effect of cuts away from the classroom, while at the same time not eliminating personnel the school system needs to carry out its mission of providing “all students an educational foundation and a set of skills which will enable them to become responsible and productive citizens in our society.”

The Board of Education will hold its first public input meeting of the fiscal 2011 budget year on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 5:30 p.m. in the Board of Education auditorium. Please call 410-677-4561 for information.

The Board has already been informed by County Executive Richard M. Pollitt Jr. that it will receive approximately $5 million less from the county in next year’s budget, and that the county would not therefore meet the Maintenance of Effort requirement for the school system to receive new state aid. Pollitt has also informed the school system that, based on projected county revenues, the county anticipates reducing funding for Wicomico County Public Schools over the next several years. The school system may also see reduced state funding next year. State aid is based upon a school system’s full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment as of Sept. 30 each year. As of Sept. 30, 2009, the school system’s FTE enrollment for state aid purposes declined by 51 students, even though overall enrollment actually increased by 29 students with prekindergarten students included. Current state aid formulas exclude prekindergarten students from the Sept. 30 FTE calculation.

At the work session, Dr. Fredericksen presented the Board with two tiers of budget reductions totaling nearly $6.5 million for fiscal 2011; these Tier I and Tier II proposed budget reductions will be posted on the Board’s web site at www.wcboe.org.

The Tier I reductions of $5.9 million will almost certainly be needed to prepare a balanced budget, though there could still be changes to some of the items listed in Tier I, Dr. Fredericksen said. Tier II reductions of almost $588,000 have also been identified, to be used if needed. The superintendent and his staff have prepared additional tiers of reductions in case they are needed.

Tier I of the proposed budget reductions includes four major program changes. Approximately $344,000 could be saved by serving Magnet-eligible students with accelerated programs in their home schools instead of at regional centers. Another $296,000 will be saved by the elimination of the Adult Education program, which is moving to another provider in accordance with state funding. The Board would save about $180,000 by eliminating the Beyond the Limits ropes course program. Finally, approximately $75,000 would be saved by ending the Year Round Education program at Delmar Elementary and serving those students in the traditional program at Delmar Elementary.

The proposed change in Magnet would result in students no longer being transported to one of two Magnet centers, but instead being served with Magnet-level instruction at the home school. This would increase the opportunity for high-achieving students to receive accelerated instruction, since right now many Magnet-eligible students do not attend Magnet at North Salisbury or Pemberton elementary schools due to concerns about transportation time or due to a desire to remain in the home school. Changing the way Magnet instruction is delivered would expand the opportunity to more eligible students, reduce transportation issues, and save money on staffing and transportation, Dr. Fredericksen said.

“We are not taking away the Magnet program,” Board President Mark S. Thompson said. “We’re looking at expanding it, and not just expanding it, but offering it in more elementary schools.”

“It’s an expansion of the program, not doing away with it,” Board member Ronald Willey said. “I would very much oppose doing away with that program. We need that program,” Willey said, to challenge highly able students who are performing well beyond grade level. Dr. Fredericksen has a team working to develop that same rigor in all home schools with intermediate grades.

A decision on proposed changes to the Magnet program must be made in time to correspond with changes made as a result of redistricting. The Redistricting Task Force is currently gathering information and will make recommendations to the superintendent in a few weeks.

At the end of this fiscal year, June 30, 81 employees will retire through the school system’s Early Notification Program. “It is our hope to save significant budget dollars by not filling 25-30 vacancies left by ENP retirements,” Dr. Fredericksen said.

In addition to positions cut through the alteration or elimination of the programs described above, other position reductions in Tier I (totaling 30 positions) include reducing three elementary math and four elementary reading professional development coaches, converting four in-school suspension teaching positions to instructional assistants, converting some psychologist positions to 10-month positions, eliminating a vacant project manager position from Facility Services, realigning Central Office staff to eliminate at least one position, eliminating four secondary teaching positions due to realignments, and replacing staff positions for the Instructional Resource Center and a new teacher mentor with contractual help.

OUCH!

Salisbury Burglaries/Part One Violent Crime Up As Much As 38%

Part One Violent crime is up 14% in Salisbury compared to this time last year.

Robberies have increased 18% and burglaries have climbed 38%. In the last month, the city has had 70 burglaries, according to a WBOC news report.

Again, Salisbury News has been trying to tell every one for years now that things are much worse than the local MSM wants to expose.

It seems they are finally catching on and that's a good thing.

BREAKING NEWS STORY AT 9:00 AM TOMORROW MORNING

WZBH 93.5 Fundraiser For Sarah Foxwell A Huge Success

Joe... Its JJ from 93.5 The beach... I just wanted to tell you that approx $15,000.00 dollars was raised last night at Pickles in OC for the Sara Foxwell education fund...

I had the owner Danny on my show multiple times through the night and it was an amazing success because of all the amazing people we have here on Delmarva...

I got there at 1am once I was done my show and it was still packed and people were still bringing donations until 2am...

Just wanted to pass the news on to you...again your website is amazing and a huge resource I utilize my for radio show every night...

THANKS 4 everything you do !!

-JJ THE DJ

God Bless 93.5 "The Beach" and everyone in Ocean City. JJ, I lived in Captain's Hill for many years and miss all of my OFF SEASON Friends. Ocean City Rocks. Now let's see what Salisbury can do. You heard it Folks, $15,000.00 in just a few hours on one night. Can we do better or will we settle for second best?

Another Sarah Foxwell Memorial Update

Update: The Sarah Foxwell Memorial

If you'd like to drop off a letter or item you're welcome to do so at the Shorebirds Stadium.

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Let's ALL Get Something Very Clear Here On Sarah Foxwell

For starters, there have been multiple comments referencing the care and well being of Sarah Foxwell.

Being the "guardian" of our own Grandson, Lord knows the parents of that child aren't fit to raise them. No matter what the circumstances are on their behalf, our Grandson is extremely fortunate he has several people that love him unconditionally and would do anything to offer support.

Now I want you to know something here. Sarah's Aunt is a good woman. Better than most of you critics out there bitching and complaining about Sarah's situation. Mind you, did she make some mistakes, absolutely. When Sarah's Aunt learned who Thomas Leggs was, she immediately dumped her relationship with him, (two weeks before Sarah was taken).

Sarah's Aunt worked VERY hard to provide for not just Sarah but for SEVEN children all together. How many children are YOU raising? She is simply a LOVING Aunt who was the ONLY one in the Family willing to step up to the plate and care for everyone.

Did she have any financial gain in doing so, ABSOLUTELY NOT! Sarah's Parents are UNFIT to raise their children. You people need to stop right here and now from attacking a woman who is grieving probably more so than the biological parents of Sarah Foxwell.

One thing is for sure Folks, I know more about this case than ANY one of you. My insides are so torn out from what Thomas Leggs did to this beautiful innocent child but I also hurt inside because I happen to know that Sarah's pain is now gone and the LIVING will have to deal with this for the rest of their lives.

They don't need YOU to point a finger at them and tell them what is right and wrong here. There is a very good reason the Sheriff's Department and States Attorneys Office is refraining from telling you the details in this case, I DO NOT BLAME THEM. In fact, I have learned so much about this case and the way it was handled, one thing is for sure, until THEY tell you what they said and did throughout this case, I'll never say a word. If they never say a thing, neither will I. I have more respect right here and now for the way they handled this case than I ever did in the past. Sheriff Mike Lewis is a God Send to this community and not that I ever had any doubt about that in the past, I'm so deeply convinced of that now I simply and truly appreciate his leadership like never before.

Many have contacted me and asked me what really happened. My reply is and will continue to be, an 11 year old innocent child was murdered by a very sick man who deserves to DIE. I may not ever make that statement about another human being for the rest of my life but let me assure you, I hope this man dies. I hope they wire him up and run electricity through his body until he is dead and I hope it hurts this man with pain. However, your Governor will probably never let that happen.

Now, for those of you who believe I am a sick man for making such a statement, let me tell you this. IF they asked for a volunteer to pull the switch to make this happen, I'd be the very first in line to do so. I WILL sleep at night from that day forward without any problem whatsoever. I will deal with God when my time comes but I can assure you I would have absolutely no problem whatsoever doing so.

NOW, if you want someone to pick on, pick on me. In the mean time, leave the Family, (especially the Aunt) out of the picture. This was NOT an irresponsible woman. This woman absolutely loved and adored Sarah Foxwell and my prayers go out to her. Please place yourself in her position right now and understand that she needs more support than the biological parents. Thomas Leggs, (as well as many other sex offenders) saw a weak link and killed an innocent child. One thing I can guarantee you is, IF Sarah's Aunt was present, she would have given up her life to save any and all of those children. Let me also say this. There WAS an adult in the home when Sarah was taken. Stop spreading rumors that the children were all alone.

I'd even go so far as to say that I would personally be willing to pay for Thomas Leggs Headstone as long as I got to choose the design. It would be a very simple one, a Fire Hydrant.

F.A.Q. Web Page Established For Parents Interested In The Dr. Bradley Case

Resume: The Delaware State Police has established a web site in regards to Frequently Asked Questions for the Dr. Bradley Case.

Also, upgrades to the Troop 4 voice mail system are taking place at this time. Detectives have been inundated with phone calls; and these calls have quickly filled the voice mailbox system at the Troop. Also, this voice mail system is intended to assist those who believe that they or their child is a part of this investigation. Unfortunately, multiple messages have been left with 'comments only' about the case, which has prevented those who actually need to speak to investigators, from leaving a message.

This case is very complex and the investigation is ongoing so it may take several days for a detective to return one’s message.

Those interested in viewing the web page mentioned above should follow these steps. This is a recent update, so one may have to “refresh” their web page to see the latest edition:

go to www.dsp.delaware.gov

Select: Newsroom on the left hand side of the screen

Select F.A.Q. Reference to the Dr. Bradley Case on the left side of the screen.

Joe, About Your Last Post......

I just wanted to tell you I am a foster mom, and have also raised both my niece and nephew. I know exactly what you mean when you say love knows no bounds. Please in your thoughts somewhere know that there is another person out here that feels just as you do. I did not know this family...I do not know the Aunt , but my prayers have been with her ever night and day since this has happened. Please let her know that not everyone feels this way. Not everyone blames her, and some of us more than others know just how easy it is to love a child that did not come from your body. Some children grow in your heart. I don't know how to help other than prayer, but if there was anything I could do...please know that I would. I hope someday this family finds some peace, and I am with you when I say I hope that monster never does. May God forgive me for what I think should happen to him, and any other like him. I hope you find peace as well. Sometimes knowing to much, is worse than knowing nothing at all. A day has not passed that I myself have not cried...a stranger...I can not imagine the pain of those that loved that child. I just needed to say this, so you knew. God bless...

Why Didnt WBOC Mention This Guy Is A SEX OFFENDER????

Salisbury Man Arrested for Burglary

http://www.wboc.com/global/story.asp?s=11743349

Beleaguered Nelson To Air TV Ad Tonight

As a fresh poll measured the political cost of Sen. Ben Nelson's health reform vote, he prepared Tuesday to take his case directly to Nebraskans during Wednesday night's Holiday Bowl game.

Nelson will air a new TV ad in which he attempts to debunk opposition claims that the Senate legislation represents a government takeover, and he makes the case for health care reform.

"With all the distortions about health care reform, I want you to hear directly from me," the Democratic senator says in the ad.

Nelson, dressed in an open-necked shirt and sweater, speaks directly into the camera during the 30-second ad.

The message will be launched during the Nebraska-Arizona football game and continue to air statewide for an undisclosed number of days.

The political damage Nelson may have incurred in providing the critical 60th vote that cleared the way for Senate passage of the health care reform bill showed up Tuesday in a poll released by Rasmussen Reports.

GO HERE to read more.

Samantha Runnion

Five-year-old Samantha Runnion was playing with her friend, Sarah Ahn, outside of her home. A man approached, asking if they had seen his chihuahua. Samantha spoke to him briefly and then he grabbed her and pulled her into his car. Samantha fighting to get free, screamed out to her friend, "Help me! Tell my grandmother!"

GO HERE to read the entire story.

The Sarah Foxwell Account Has Been Changed!!!!!

Folks, thanks to your support, the Farmer's Bank of Willards account has been changed so that there is a RESPONSIBLE TRUSTEE named to administer the funds coming in.

Salisbury News now SUPPORTS this account 100% and so should YOU.

It's A Dogs World

My dog sleeps about 16 hours a day. He has his food prepared for him. He can eat whenever he wants, 24/7/365. His meals are provided at no cost to him. He visits the Dr. once a year for his checkup, and again during the year if any medical needs arise. For this He pays nothing, and nothing is required of him. He lives in a nice neighborhood in a house that is much larger than He needs, but He is not required to do any upkeep. If He makes a mess, someone else cleans it up. He has his choice of luxurious places to sleep. He receives these accommodations absolutely free. He is living like a king, and has absolutely no expenses whatsoever. All of his costs are picked up by others who go out and earn a living every day. I was just thinking about all this, and suddenly it hit me like a brick in the head:

Holy crap, my dog is a democrat!

Ten New Reasons Why Obamacare Can Still Be Killed

New reasons emerge almost daily as to why Obamacare can and must be defeated.

1. The American people oppose Obamacare by almost two to one in the latest CNN poll. Other polls show lopsided opposition to passing either the Senate or House health care bill.

Public opinion is against the bill because of its obscene costs in higher taxes, burdensome debt, anti-freedom mandates, rationing and reduced care for seniors. The American people have awakened to the fact that Obamacare is transformational legislation that will drag us against popular will into European-style socialism.

GO HERE to read more.

Barack Obama Gets An 'F' For Protecting Americans

There is no more solemn duty for an American commander-in-chief than the martialling of “all elements of American power” – the phrase Obama himself used on Monday – to protect the people of the United States. In that key respect, Obama failed on Christmas Day, just as President George W. Bush failed on September 11th (though he succeeded in the seven years after that).

Yes, the buck stops in the Oval Office. Obama may have rather smugly given himself a “B+” for his 2008 performance but he gets an F for the events that led to Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab boarding a Detroit-bound plane in Amsterdam with a PETN bomb sewn into his underpants. He said today that a “systemic failure has occurred”. Well, he’s in charge of that system.

The picture we’re getting is more and more alarming by the hour. Here are some key elements to consider:

1. Abdulmutallab’s father spoke several times to the US Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria and visited a CIA officer there to tell him, apparently, that he feared his son was a jihadist being trained in Yemen. According to CNN, the CIA officer wrote up a report, which then sat in the CIA headquarters at Langley for several weeks without being disseminated to the rest of the intelligence community. This was not just a casual encounter. Again according to CNN, there were at least two face-to-face meetings, telephone calls and written correspondence with the father. If it’s true that the CIA sat on this then it beggars belief.

GO HERE to read more.

CNBC.com Article: Gov't To Give $3.5 Billion In Extra Aid To GMAC: Report

When did GMAC become a “moral hazard” When did GMAC become “too big to fail”? When did GMAC become vital to our national security?

$3,500,000,000 on top of $12,500,000,000 of taxpayer’s money! When is this democratic Congress going to stop? Hell, they don’t have to, the Federal Government can just print more money.

Gov’t to Give $3.5 Billion in Extra Aid to GMAC: Report GMAC Financial Services is close to getting about $3.5 billion in added aid from the U.S. government, on top of the $12.5 billion already received since December 2008, the Wall Street Journal reported.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/34626577/

Redskins Have Complied With Rooney Rule, Clearing Path To Replace Jim Zorn

Coach Jim Zorn prepares for the final game of the regular season, the Washington Redskins have already cleared a major hurdle that would enable them to hire a new head coach. The team has complied with the NFL's Rooney Rule, which requires teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior front-office positions, according to John Wooten, president of the group charged with monitoring diversity hiring in the league.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/28/AR2009122801565.html

Rooney Rule

The Rooney Rule, established in 2003, requires National Football League teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operations opportunities. The rule is named for Dan Rooney, the owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the chairman of the league's diversity committee, and indirectly the Rooney family in general due to the team's long history of giving African Americans opportunities that most NFL teams at one point didn't give. It is often cited as an example of affirmative action.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rooney_Rule

DAILY TIMES GIVES INCORRECT PARTY AFFILIATION

A letter in today's Daily Times (online) incorrectly states the party affiliation of two members of the Maryland Legislature who have already pre-filed bills in the upcoming session of the General Assembly to require judges to give stronger sentences to persons convicted of sex offenders with child victims, Both Senator Nancy Jacobs and Delegate Micharl Smigiel are Republicans!

It is unclear whether the author of the letter provided the incorrect information. This is written at 7:30 AM -- hopefully the error will be corrected promptly.

The Majority Of Sex Offenders Live In Salisbury

When you go to the Wicomico County Sex Offenders Website and count the amount of sex offenders, the majority of them live in Salisbury. In fact, from my own count, I found that there are currently 111 sex offenders that live in Salisbury out of 172 total sex offenders in the entire County.

Once again, I want everyone to think about the volume of inmates that come out of ECI who immediately come to Salisbury.

Lore' Chambers wants to rehabilitate these people and ask for grant money to teach them how to look for jobs. To me, this means they are trying to encourage them to stick around and make Salisbury their home. Mind you, I cannot confirm ALL of these people come from out of the area to begin with. In fact, we've been trying for quite some time to get the actual numbers of prisoners that do in fact come out of ECI and land in Salisbury. That request has never been filled.

We provided a letter from December of 2008 from a Mother crying out for help, where Thomas Leggs had abused her child. We have been raising attention to all sorts of crime/criminals for years now, much of which the MSM doesn't feel that kind of news sells commercials and advertisers.

Does it have to take another death before these figures are delivered? Does it mean we'll encourage more criminals to relocate to Salisbury in the hopes they'll have learned their lesson in prison and become good citizens and taxpayers?

Here at Salisbury News we have paid the price so many times for being open and vocal about such issues and matters. Thank God it hasn't been with our lives. Every time we see another murder, every time we reach out and talk about how VIOLENT the crimes are here in Salisbury, will someone finally listen?

OK, now I want to know what the City/County is going to do for us. I believe, (especially now) people are clearly listening and we've got every one's attention. It's time for answers. It's once again time for YOU to ask your Public Officials what their next move is. I have said from day one, the proposal by Lore' Chambers and Mayor Ireton is just flat out wrong.

Enough lives have been taken, many of which are children and young adults. Is it profiling if we pick and choose who can and can't live in a community? Is it discrimination to say we don't want sex offenders living in our neighborhoods? It probably is but there has to be a way we can curb INVITING inmates/prisoners to move out of ECI and make their homes in Salisbury or Wicomico County.

If ECI has a written agreement with the Governor stating those prisoners getting released from that Prison cannot live in their community, we should be given the same courtesy, especially after we continue to see crime/murders rise within.

That's just my opinion. Clearly we'd like to hear yours. Let me add, I'm not just talking about the Leggs case here. The statistics above clearly show there's a serious problem. Look at it overall and let us know your thoughts.

Another Child Gets Her Wings, Now Please Help Send Her Home

Dear Mr Albero

I am writing to you with hopes that you may be able to help my family. Monday evening December 28, 2009 my niece, Solei Watson died from a rare childhood cancer ( Infantile fibroid sarcoma) Solei was unable to be insured due to her diagnosis of cancer and now our family finds ourselves with an inability to cover her funeral expenses. She was initially diagnosed at 18 months old and had a third of her left lung removed. After several rounds of chemotherapy Solei went into remission for 3 years. This past August she was sent home from her 1st day of school with a fever. It was discovered that her cancer was back and had metastasized to her leg and a large tumor now covered her right lung. The cancer had spread very rapidly. During this time Solei and her mother traveled back and forth to Johns Hopkins for treatment and she was unable to return back to school. Solei's only wish at the time was to get better so that she could accompany her school choir on a field trip to New York in the spring. On December 15, of this year she had surgery to remove tumors from her leg/knee and at that time doctors scheduled her for surgery on December 28 to remove the lung tumors. Sadly Solei did not make it through her surgery and went home to be with the Lord. Mr. Albero, I know that your website is a valuable asset to the community and you have never hesitated to help someone if you could. If you could post this in hopes that your readers assist our family we would be so grateful. We are asking anyone that can to please make donations directly to Bennie Smith Funeral Home in Pocomoke City, MD. I am more than willing to offer any additional information that you or your readers might need.

Thank you in advance,

Riba Dickerson-Ndirangu

BennieSmith Funeral Home
819 4th Street
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1445
(410) 957-0080

Now That There's Another Democrat In The White House

Putin urges U.S. to share missile shield data!

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that Russia will build new weapons to offset the planned U.S. missile defense and urged Washington to share detailed data about its missile shield under a new arms control deal.

You'll remember that the last Democrat that occupied the Oval Office (and it's adjacent 'lounge areas'..) provided significant missile guidance technology to the Chinese in exchange for.. well.. 'support' in his re-election bid, giving them the capability of delivering a nuclear greeting much more accurately.

It worked before, so maybe the Russians have decided to have a go at it.

"Tell us how your missile shield works, or we'll build lots of nasty new missiles that your shield can't stop!!"

Nothing to lose, right?

Never mind the fact that many of their nasty new missiles don't work right, and that their airplanes are falling out of the sky.

I guess it's worth a try-- they see who they're dealing with.

The Tragedy Of Sarah Foxwell

Joe – I am a Baltimore attorney, born and raised in Hebron. As was everyone else out there, my family was desperate to hear news about this tragedy as it unfolded late last week. And, as expected, the local “news” outlets let everyone down. I appreciate the aggressiveness with which you pursued this story. I believe I speak for all of the people whose hearts reside in the mid shore area when I say – we are devastated, we are furious, and we demand answers.

Has there been validation to the reports that the monster with whom Sarah lived also has custody of little Sarah's siblings, and that she received public funding for being their “guardian”? If someone could verify this, then I suggest a wonderful way for your readers to honor Sarah’s memory. IF TRUE, beginning tomorrow, your readers should begin flooding the Wicomico County DSS with calls and emails demanding that Sarah’s siblings be placed in protective custody. Then, your readers should demand an accounting from these “guardians” as to the profits they have received from the Bank of Willards lottery accounts that they have set up for themselves. You do not qualify for public assistance when you have income from other sources. Period. I believe Sarah Foxwell’s “guardians” would be a great place to make a budget cut.

And to the pastor who endorsed those accounts – shame on you.

Sarah Foxwell did not belong to her aunt. She was a tiny, but valuable, citizen of our state. The monsters to whom she was entrusted invited a convicted pedophile into her life - and even showed him where the key was - so that he could wake her from her sleep, snatch her from her home, and perpetrate this tragedy. The citizens of the mid shore should not rest until all of their questions are answered.

Again, I thank you for your diligence.

-Rob Daniels

Candidates Face Ultimatum: Repeal Obamacare, Or else

FreedomWorks Press Secretary Adam Brandon told WND the message couldn't be any clearer. Asked whether he believes the tea party movement will seek to oust politicians who refuse to repeal the legislation, he emphatically declared, "Absolutely."

Max Pappas, vice president of FreedomWorks, echoed Brandon's statements in an interview with Gary Sargent, Washington blogger for the Plum Line, this week."

This has an unusual ability to be repealed, and the public is on that side." he said. "The Republicans are going to have to prove that they are worthy of their votes."

Both Brandon and Pappas emphasized that Congress must try to repeal the whole bill if it passes.

FreedomWorks is partnering with the American Liberty Alliance and several other groups to launch a massive Tax Day tea party at the White House Ellipse on April 15, 2010."

We're delivering this one right to the White House," Brandon said.

Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press": "I suspect every Republican running in '10 and again in '12 will run on an absolute pledge to repeal this bill. The bill – most of the bill does not go into effect until '13 or '14, except on the tax increase side; and therefore, I think there won't be any great constituency for it. And I think it'll be a major campaign theme."

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Sarah's Law

You can view this petition at: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/6213128

Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

"YOU MAY BE A TALIBAN IF..."

1. You refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to liquor.

2. You own a $3,000 machine gun and $5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes.

3. You have more wives than teeth.

4. You wipe your butt with your bare hand, but consider bacon "unclean."

5. You think vests come in two styles: bullet-proof and suicide.

6. You can't think of anyone you haven't declared Jihad against.

7. You consider television dangerous, but routinely carry explosives in your clothing.

8. You were amazed to discover that cell phones have uses other than setting off roadside bombs.

9. You have nothing against women and think every man should own at least four.

10. You've always had a crush on your neighbor's goat.

11. Your cousin is president of the United States

Obama Had Close Ties To A Top Saudi Adviser At An Early Age

(This story originally released on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008)

Evidence has emerged that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was closely associated as early as age 25 to a key adviser to a Saudi billionaire who had mentored the founding members of the Black Panthers.

In a videotaped interview this year on New York’s all news cable channel NY1, a prominent African-American businessman and political figure made the curious disclosures about Obama.

“I was introduced to (Obama) by a friend who was raising money for him,” Sutton told NY1 city hall reporter Dominic Carter.

“The friend’s name is Dr. Khalid al-Mansour, from Texas,” Sutton said. “He is the principal adviser to one of the world’s richest men. He told me about Obama.”

Sutton, the founder of Inner City Broadcasting, said al-Mansour contacted him to ask a favor: Would Sutton write a letter in support of Obama’s application to Harvard Law School?

Sutton said he acted on his friend al-Mansour’s advice.

Although many Americans have never heard of Khalid Abdullah Tariq al-Mansour (his full name), he is well known within the black community as a lawyer, an orthodox Muslim, a black nationalist, an author, an international deal-maker, an educator, and an outspoken enemy of Israel.

In the 1960s, when he founded the African American Association in the San Francisco Bay area, he was known as Donald Warden.

According to the Social Activism Project at the University of California at Berkley, Warden, a.k.a. Khalid al-Mansour, was the mentor of Black Panther Party founder Huey Newton and his cohort, Bobby Seale.

But al-Mansour’s sponsorship of Obama as a prospective Harvard law student is important for another reason beyond his Islamic and anti-American rhetoric and early Black Panther ties.

At the time Percy Sutton, a former lawyer for Malcolm X and a former business partner of al-Mansour, says he was raising money for Obama’s graduate school education, al-Mansour was representing top members of the Saudi Royal family seeking to do business and exert influence in the United States.

Sutton gives no clues as to why al-Mansour would be raising money to help Obama go to law school. Obama has said during his campaign that he paid his way through Harvard with student loans.

Although al-Mansour glosses over his ties to the Saudi mega-billionaire in some of his public talks, he has represented the Saudi’s interests in the United States, in Britain, and in Africa for more than a quarter century, according to public records.

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Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 27 December 2009
Location: 1300 block of Harrison Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Steven R. Hastings, 31, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 27 December 2009 at 8:32 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a burglary that occurred in the 1300 block of Harrison Street in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy learned a suspect entered the victim’s residence and ransacked a bedroom before making off with the victim’s jewelry. During the investigation, the deputy discovered that the perpetrator of this crime forced open a window to the residence to gain entry.

During the ensuing investigation, the deputy identified a possible suspect in the case that resided in the 1300 block of Middleneck Drive. Upon going to that residence, the deputy was able to look around the residence at which time the deputy located a Crown Royal bag that contained jewelry consistent with what was taken in the burglary on Harrison Street. While the deputy was on scene, the target of the investigation, Steven Hastings retuned and was confronted by the deputy, during which Hastings admitted to the burglary and theft of jewelry on Harrison Street.
The deputy placed Hastings under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Hastings was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Burglary 1st Degree

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 27 December 2009
Location: 800 block of Cornish Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Darrick D. Mitchell, 37, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 27 December 2009 at 1252 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 800 block of Cornish Street to investigate an altercation that occurred between the resident and her live in boyfriend. The resident stated that she and her boyfriend, Darrick Mitchell, were involved in an argument of the volume level of music being played when Mitchell began to choke the victim. The deputy observed injuries on the victim consistent with her account. Mitchell had left the residence prior to the arrival of law enforcement.

Shortly after this report, Mitchell was spotted at the corner of Isabella and Lake Street. A deputy attempted to place Mitchell under arrest, but Mitchell pulled away from the deputy and began running on Lake Street towards Cypress Street. The deputy pursued Mitchell on foot and eventually apprehended him on Mack Street after a brief struggle.

Mitchell was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Mitchell was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Reckless Endangerment
Resisting Arrest

Incident: Assault / Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 28 December 2009
Location: 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Male Juvenile, 15 YOA, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 28 December 2009 at 2230hrs, deputies assigned to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center for a Holiday Basketball Tournament were alerted to an altercation occurring between two spectators inside the arena. The two subjects involved were escorted out into the lobby by a deputy and Civic Center staff, when one of the subjects, a 15 YOA juvenile, began swearing and acting disorderly. The juvenile then began to swing at Civic Center event staff in what appeared to be an attempt to strike them. At this point the juvenile was placed under arrest, but he continued to act disorderly and did not want to submit to the arrest. The deputy managed to get the juvenile in handcuffs and took him from the building. On the way out, the juvenile continued to swear and act disorderly in front of other patrons.

The juvenile was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where a guardian was called to pick him up. The deputy completed a juvenile referral that will be filed with the Department of Juvenile Services. The juvenile was released to his guardian pending formal court action being taken by the Department of Juvenile Services.


Charges: Disorderly Conduct
Assault 2nd degree
Resisting Arrest

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 28 December 2009
Location: 30000 block of Dagsboro Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Male Juvenile, 16 YOA, Parsonsburg, MD

Narrative: On 28 December 2009 at 9:46 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle for speeding and operating with a loud car stereo. Upon walking up the vehicle, the deputy observed that the rear seat passenger was in the process of stuffing something between the seats in an apparent attempt to hide whatever it was from the deputy.

Based on those actions and the nervousness of the occupants, a WCSO Drug K9 team arrived at the scene to scan the vehicle for the presence of the odor of illegal drugs. During that scan, the K9 alerted positively to that odor which caused the deputy to search the vehicle. Located between the cushions in the rear seat was a clear plastic bag that contained what the deputy recognized as marijuana. The subject who had been sitting in the rear seat and was observed hiding the marijuana, a 16 YOA juvenile, was placed under arrest.

The juvenile was transported to the Sheriff’s Office where a guardian was called to pick him up. The deputy completed a juvenile referral that will be filed with the Department of Juvenile Services. The juvenile was released to his guardian pending formal court action being taken by the Department of Juvenile Services.


Charges: Possession of Marijuana

Incident: Possession of Heroin
Date of Incident: 28 December 2009
Location: Spring Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Shushen NMN Joshi, 46, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 28 December 2009 at 10:13 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Shushen Joshi on Spring Avenue in Salisbury. Upon making contact with Joshi, the deputy detected how visibly nervous Joshi was, so a WCSO Drug K9 team was called to the scene to scan the vehicle for the odor of the presence of illegal drugs. During the scan the K9 alerted positively to that odor which caused the deputy to search the vehicle. During the search the deputy located used needles with Heroin residue underneath the front seats. Also located were two smoking devices that had been used to smoke crack cocaine and still clearly contained the remnants of that drug.

Joshi was placed under arrest for Possession of Crack Cocaine and Heroin and was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Joshi was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.


Charges: Possession of Heroin
Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia