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Thursday, April 09, 2009

The Fat Man Told By Authorities To Take Down His Posts


Jonathan Taylor has been told to take down his Posts about our Family Members, especially children.

I Told You Something Was Up, This Just In About Gary Comegys

"He actually backed a candidate for mayor that has been busted three times by the state ethics board for double dipping. The second time he was suspended without pay for 5 days. They let Gary off the hook his third time around stealing hours from state and city taxpayers.

On one occasion he was attending a city council work session, however his state time sheet indicated that he worked overtime for the state? He was caught doing it, busted red handed, why was he allowed to get retirement? An investigation may be needed to investigate the ethics board if this is how they respond to people who steal taxpayer dollars."

WARNING! Telephone Scam

THE PUBLIC IS WARNED TO BEWARE OF A POSSIBLE TELEPHONE SCAM OCCURING IN THE AREA. A LOCAL RESIDENT REPORTED TO MARYLAND STATE POLICE TODAY THAT THEY RECEIVED A CALL FROM A MAN IDENTIFYING HIMSELF AS DAVID BROOK.

BROOK INFORMED THE VICTIM THAT THEY HAD WON MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND WANTED TO KNOW IF THE VICTIM WANTED TO RECEIVE THE MONEY PRIVATELY OR WITH THE MEDIA INVOLVED. BROOK ALSO STATED THAT HE HAD ARMED GUARDS FOR THE MONEY.

WHEN CONTACTED BY MARYLAND STATE POLICE, BROOK WAS UNCOOPERATIVE AND IT WAS READILY APPARENT THAT HE WAS NOT A LEGITIMATE BUSINESSMAN. THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN PASSED ALONG TO HOMELAND SECURITY INTELLIGENCE DIVISION FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

THE MARYLAND STATE POLICE WANT TO REMIND THE PUBLIC TO PLEASE EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WITH ANY TELEPHONE SOLICITOR. DO NOT GIVE ANY PRIVATE INFORMATION. DOCUMENT THE NUMBER THEY ARE CALLING FROM AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITIES IMMEDIATELY.

Louise Smith To QUIT City Council?

According to sources, Muir Boda was in a conversation with one of our people today where they said to Muir, we heard Louise Smith say if Jim Ireton wins this election she was quitting the Council. Muir replied, "no, Louise Smith said that if Jim Ireton, Debbie Campbell and Cynthia Polk won the election she would resign."

Now I had heard from several sources that Louise Smith was going to resign/quit, (what's the difference) if Jim Ireton won but now we have confirmed that Louise Smith, (from one of her own people) says she's throwing in the towel.

So what's the deal Louise Smith. Are you going to do us the pleasure of stepping down? You are useless any more. No doubt Tilghman and Comegys are praying to save their political lives in the hopes of Shanie winning her seat so they can vote Gary Comegys in as Council President and reject just about anything and everything brought forth from the new Mayor to the City Council.

So here's my plan with Salisbury News. Should Shanie Shields win, let's do a Recall on all three of them while everything is still fresh. The majority of people have now seen people want change and if we get enough signatures we can shame these three right out of Office.

Your response will determine if it's worth it or not.

Vote Totals So Far


Please Lord, I will never eat another piece of chocolate again as long as I live.


Always click on images to enlarge.

Mayor-Elect To Participate In Easter Egg Hunt And Celebration


Salisbury--Mayor-Elect Jim Ireton will participate in the Johnson's Lake

Neighborhood Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday April 11, 2009. The Easter Egg hunt will begin at 11:30 AM and is being held on Philadelphia Avenue in Salisbury. Dyeing of Easter Eggs, relay races, and refreshments are planned.

"It is with great pride that my first engagement, as Mayor-Elect, happens in my neighborhood. The annual Easter celebration is great fun for our residents. Susan Carey, our neighborhood association president, always makes these celebrations such fun for kids and adults alike. I went to kindergarten, in the 1970's, across the street from where we have this celebration, and am always humbled and inspired by the memories I have of this neighborhood. I'd like to wish the City Council, our university students, our seniors, and all our residents a peaceful and restful holiday." Ireton said.

MD Angel Dies


Angels rookie pitcher Adenhart killed in car crash

LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Los Angeles Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart was among three people killed in a crash in Fullerton, California, early Thursday, according to a hospital spokesman.

Adenhart, 22, from Silver Spring, Maryland, died at UC Irvine Medical Center, according to spokesman John Murray.

The crash occurred just hours after Adenhart made his first start of the season for the Angels, pitching six scoreless innings in a 6-4 loss to the Athletics.

One person was arrested in connection with the three-vehicle accident occurred about 12:23 a.m. Thursday in Fullerton, south of Los Angeles. Witnesses say a red minivan ran a red light and struck two vehicles at a Fullerton intersection, police Lt. Craig Brower told CNN.

GO HERE to read more on this CNN story.

Bird Crap Sensor

This Just In From A Loyal Reader

"Peninsula Orthopedics lost the personal information of a lot of clients recently. We were just notified today. SS # etc......."

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases


On April 7, 2009 at approximately 5:05 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Miller Place for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with a single victim who advised that he had been walking in the area of Westchester St. when he observed a single suspect exit a green van and approach him. The victim advised that the suspect produced a small handgun and demanded the victim’s currency. The suspect was given the victim’s wallet and currency then re entered the vehicle and fled from the area. The victim was not injured. The investigation is continuing, and the suspect was described as: Black male, wearing a black bandana containing white skulls, in possession of a small chrome colored handgun

The vehicle was described as: A dark green, newer model van, possibly a Dodge Caravan,
bearing unknown Maryland registration.
CC # 200900011614

If anyone has any information regarding the above suspect or vehicle they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police at 410-548-3113 or to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

On April 7, 2009 at approximately 1:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Delaware Avenue and Tangier St. and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the traffic stop the officers were given consent to search the vehicle by the suspect. As a result of the search, two (2) bags of suspected marijuana were located.

ARRESTED: Juvenile, 17 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Possession of marijuana

DISPOSITION: Released to parent CC # 200900011643

On April 7, 2009 at approximately 2:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Friendly Food Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a disorderly, trespassing suspect. Upon arrival the officers made contact with the below listed suspect. It was found that the suspect had damaged the bathroom of the store and would not leave the property.

ARRESTED: Marcus Leon Anderson, 20 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Trespassing
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Malicious destruction of property
Disturbing the peace

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900011687

On April 7, 2009 at approximately 11:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an arrest warrant obtained for a theft and forgery reported to the Salisbury Police in April of this year. An investigation revealed that while employed by the victim, the suspect took checks, jewelry, furniture and an atm card without the permission of the victim. The checks were forged and cashed and the atm card was used at various locations through Salisbury. The investigation is continuing.

ARRESTED: Gwendolyn Yvonne Wright, 53 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500) – (12 counts)
Theft (under $ 100)
Theft scheme (over $ 500) – (3 counts)
Credit card offense – (2 counts)
Forgery
Issuing false documents

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900011772

On April 7, 2009 at approximately 4:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding Worcester County District Court Bench Warrant. The Bench Warrant charges the suspect with failing to appear in court to answer charges of disorderly conduct on September 26, 2008.

ARRESTED: Shemeka Renee Hills, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Worcester County District Court Bench Warrant-
Failure to appear – Disorderly Conduct

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900011791

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases


Incident: Driving Without a License
Date of Incident: 8 April 2009
Location: Laurel Road at San Domingo Road, Sharptown, MD
Suspect: Timothy N. Handy, 30, Sharptown, MD


Narrative: On 8 April 2009 at 10:00 AM, a deputy from the WCSO observed Timothy Handy operating a motor vehicle on Laurel Road just outside Sharptown. The deputy had recently received information that Handy was operating his motor vehicle without a driver’s license. After confirming that information the deputy stopped Handy and arrested him for operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license.
Handy was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Handy was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Driving Without a License



Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 8 April 2009
Location: 6900 block of Forest Grove Road, Parsonsburg, MD
Suspect: Aricka Webb, 26, Parsonsburg, MD


Narrative: On 8 April 2008 at 2:41 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 6900 block of Forest Grove road for a reported altercation between two residents. Upon the arrival of the deputies, they observed the two residents involved in a very heated verbal altercation. During the altercation, one of the residents, Aricka Webb began destroying items in the house that belonged to the other resident. During the incident Webb became very abusive to the deputies and struck one of the deputies when she began throwing items around the house. Webb refused all requests to calm down so she was subsequently placed under arrest. Upon arrest, Webb became uncooperative and attempted to resist the deputy’s efforts and even had to be physically assisted to the deputy’s vehicle.
Webb was transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Webb was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Malicious Destruction of Property
Resisting Arrest



Incident: Assault First Degree
Date of Incident: 8 April 2009
Location: 11500 block of Old School Road, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: juvenile female, 15 YOA, Mardela Springs, MD


Narrative: On 8 April 2008 at 8:28 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to an altercation inside a residence in the 11500 block of Old School Road in Mardela Springs. Upon arrival, the deputy met with two adults outside of the residence who informed the deputy that a 15 YOA female was inside the residence, out of control, and throwing knives at family members. The deputy made contact with the juvenile who was enraged and screaming obscenities. During the investigation, the deputy observed a knife lying on the ground after it was alleged the juvenile had thrown it.
The juvenile was arrested and transported to the Sheriff’s Office. Upon contacting the Department of Juvenile Services, a decision was made to detain the juvenile in the Lower Shore Children’s Center pending formal court action.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Assault 1st Degree
Possession of a Deadly Weapon
Reckless endangerment



Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 9 April 2009
Location: 1900 block of N. Salisbury Blvd., MD
Suspect: Tommy Beauchamp, 20, Salisbury, MD


Narrative: On 9 April 2009 at 3:04 AM, a deputy observed an occupied vehicle in the parking lot of a closed business in the 1900 block of N. Salisbury Blvd. Upon approaching the vehicle, a male passenger, later identified as Tommy Beauchamp, exited the vehicle and began walking away from it. The deputy stopped Beauchamp and had him return. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. Upon searching the vehicle, the deputy located marijuana inside that Beauchamp claimed ownership of.
Beauchamp was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Beauchamp was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

High School ROTC Instructor Arrested For Sexual Assault Against Student



Seaford – The Delaware State Police have arrested a 49-year-old Lincoln man for several charges stemming from an inappropriate relationship he maintained with a 16-year-old Seaford girl. The man, Timothy J. McDorman, was employed as an ROTC instructor at Seaford High School and the victim was a student of his.

The investigation began yesterday when the teen victim’s mother notified authorities of an alarming text message she located on her daughter’s cellular telephone that morning. The message clearly indicated the sender was involved in sexual activity with her daughter. The mother was able to determine that the sender was Mr. McDorman.

School officials and police were immediately notified and an ensuing investigation revealed that McDorman did in fact send the sexually explicit text message to the victim. Additionally, investigators learned the two were involved in a relationship since October ’08 that involved the victim sending several nude photographs of her to McDorman’s cellular telephone. The relationship continued and in March of this year, the pair had engaged in sexual intercourse.

At the conclusion of the investigation, detectives have identified 15 sexually explicit photographs that were received by McDorman depicting the victim unclothed. McDorman was arrested and charged with 15 counts of using a Computer to Unlawfully Depict a Child Engaging in a Prohibited Sexual Act (F), 1 count of Rape Fourth Degree (F), and 15 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (F). He was released after posting a $100,000 secured bail.

Questions regarding McDorman’s employment with the Seaford School District can be directed to Ms. Bonnie Johnson. She can be reached at 302.629.4587 ext 268.

BREAKING NEWS!

Absentee ballots are being counted as we speak.

Ireton up 100 votes
Comegys up 75 votes
Campbell up 93 votes
Boda up 52 votes
Shields up 9 votes
Polk up 13 votes

Polk is up by ONE vote, 10 ballots left to count and that will be done Monday of next week. Cynthia Polk is ahead Folks! Military ballots could be in late but they'll give them till the 17th of this month and then it's over. It goes to prove that EVERY single vote counts. It sure makes you wonder when people send out those smear letters and if anyone happened to believe them, just how close these things can get.

Mayor Tilghman's Exit Interview

Uh, Mayor, how well do you think you left the City?

Well, I think I did a pretty good job.











If any of you would like to send a message to Mayor Tilghman before she leaves, now would be the perfect time. I was going to add photos of sewage spills, graffiti and so many others but I think these tell a pretty good beginning and it certainly leaves a truthful ending. Have at it Folks!

Pohanka "Pays It Forward"



Dear Joe,

Pohanka “Pays it forward” is working! Our customers designated $23,350 to over 90 local non-profit agencies in the month of March. We are getting some incredible feedback from customers and non-profits alike. This is only the first month of this program and our goal is to keep helping the community with this program however; we can only do that if individuals and organization reach out to board members, supporters, employees, friends and family to support Pohanka Automotive Group.

The Pay it Forward program has been a dream of Pohanka of Salisburys Vice President, Sandy Fitzgerald - Angello for some time. Her vision is to inspire other businesses to do the same and keep our local economy and good will thriving. All of our business and efforts to do business are kept exclusively local. Pohanka’s paying if forward with money that would normally be spent on advertising outside of our primary Market. Our customers are choosing from a list of over 120 local non-profit agencies and can write in an agency not on the list. The idea is to keep donating to nonprofits but we can only do that if these organizations are supporting us as well. These non profits and their supporters need to be our Marketing team and spread the word about the Pohanka “Pays it forward” program. If their supporters, family or friends are in the Market for a vehicle, now is the time to buy.

Joe, I am sure that you understand that we have to inspire commerce. Pohanka Pays it Forward just started and will continue but we have to inspire people to at least give us a chance to earn their business locally.

Here is the March list of non-profits we have given money to!

THANK YOU to the customers that purchased vehicles from us this month!

Non Profit Amount: Allen Volunteer Fire Company 250.00 American Cancer Society 1,500.00 American Diabetes Association 600.00 American Heart Association 100.00 American Lung Association 200.00 American Red Cross Lower Shore Chapter 100.00 Asbury United Methodist Church Appalachian Service Project 100.00 Asbury United Methodist Church, Sharptown, MD 100.00 Atlantic General Hospital Foundation 200.00 Barren Creek Christian Academy 100.00 Bennett High School Athletic Boosters 100.00 Berlin Fire Company 100.00 Bethany United Methodist Church 100.00 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore 200.00 Blood Bank of Delmarva 100.00 Brain Injury Association of Maryland 100.00 Brooke Mulford Foundation 1,000.00 Children's Beach House 100.00 Children's Theater of Annapolis 100.00 Christian Shelter 200.00 Coastal Hospice 1,200.00 Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 300.00 Deaf Independent Living 200.00 Eastern Shore SPCA 100.00 Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture 100.00 Faith Baptist School 100.00 Fellowship of Christian Athletes 100.00 First State Detachment Marine Corp League 100.00 FOP Lodge #9 100.00 Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay 100.00 Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County 100.00 Harvest Baptist Church 100.00 Hindu Temple of the Eastern Shore 100.00 Holly Center 400.00 Holly Grove Christian School 200.00 Humane Society of Wicomico County 1,300.00 Justin W. Jennings Foundation 100.00 Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore 100.00 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 200.00 Lewes Fire Department 100.00 Life Crisis Center 200.00 Lower Delaware Autism Foundation 200.00 MAC, Inc Area Agency on Aging 100.00 March of Dimes 500.00 Mardela High School Band Boosters 300.00 Maryland Food Bank 500.00 Meals on Wheels & Senior Meal Programs of Wicomico County 100.00 Miracle Temple Ministries 100.00 Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation 2,100.00 North Dorchester High School Band Boosters 100.00 Parkside High School Athletic Boosters 200.00 Parkside High School Band Boosters 100.00 Parsonsburg Volunteer Fire Company 100.00 Peninsula Regional Medical Center Foundation 500.00 Pets on Wheels of Delmarva 100.00 Pittsville Fire Department 100.00 Read Aloud Delaware 100.00 Royal Oak Church 100.00 Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary 700.00 Salisbury Christian School 100.00 Salisbury Urban Ministries 200.00 Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council 400.00 Salisbury Zoo 1,000.00 Salvation Army 500.00 Samaritan Shelter 100.00 Seaford High School Alumni Association 100.00 Snow Hill High School Band Boosters 100.00 Somerset CARES 100.00 South Coastal Library and Cultural Center 100.00 Special Olympics Maryland 200.00 St. Francis De Sales 100.00 St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 200.00 Stephen Decatur High School Band Boosters 100.00 Sussex County Habitat for Humanity 100.00 Sussex Pregnancy Care Center 100.00 The MAGI Fund 200.00 Toys for Tots 300.00 Tunnel Cancer Center 100.00 Union Baptist Church 100.00 United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore 100.00 University of Maryland Eastern Shore 100.00 US Troops 400.00 Wellness Community of Delmarva 200.00 Western Sussex Boy and Girls Club 100.00 Wheels that Heal Car Club 100.00 Wicomico Mentoring Project 100.00 Women Supporting Women 700.00 Worcester County Humane Society 200.00 Worcester County Office of the Sheriff 200.00 Worcester County Veterans Memorial at Ocean Pines 100.00 Young Life Salisbury 200.00

Sidewalk Cracks


Vinegar will kill the weeds in the sidewalk cracks.

Welcome To Gordy Tiger Mart, Can I Check Your Oil, Wink, Wink


Being jobless sure does suck, so where does one turn? I know, my good old buddy Gordo! Gary Comegys will take on a position in the near future greasing his hands in yet another way for the first time in his life, at a service station. I guess they figured with all those Comegys signs at every location, he must be good for business now.

I want a BobbleHead!

Another Pair Of Losers

March 27, 2009

Comegys' experience will serve him well as mayor

I had the opportunity to work with Gary Comegys on the Salisbury City Council during the final two tears of my term on the council. He was always able to focus on the big picture and make decisions based on the best interests of the citizens. There is a growing need for us to make tough decisions as to how to allocate our limited resources while continuing to shore up the city's infrastructure. This is his strong suit; he has lobbied his fellow council members for important projects and state officials to bring funding to Salisbury.

Comegys works well with both citizens and his fellow council members. He is not hesitant to meet with citizens who disagree with his positions. He is always looking for common ground to advance individual neighborhoods' goals. I watched him each year review the budget once the mayor submitted her proposed budget to the City Council. He has worked hard to lobby for fiscal responsibility, at the same time systematically raising public safety salaries to maintain our officers' ranks.

Comegys understands what the City Council is supposed to do and he has done his job well. Now, he is seeking the opportunity to move across the hall and guide the administrative branch of the government. His experience and his hard work for the city will serve him well as our next mayor.

Michael Day

Salisbury

Fundraiser


The only thing that was not added was:

Children Ages 0-5 are free
and
Children Ages 6-12 are half price.

An Absolute Must See Video!


This commercial was shot at the Liverpool Street Subway Station in London on Jan 15, 09. Only the dancers knew what was happening; the general public didn't have a clue what was about to unfold.

This Youtube video has had over 2 million hits in less than a month's time.

A Pair Of Losers?

March 31, 2009

Comegys would clearly be an ideal Salisbury mayor

As a fellow elected official, someone who works in downtown Salisbury and whose business pays taxes in Salisbury, it is my honor to endorse Gary Comegys for Salisbury's next mayor.

Comegys demonstrates qualities that make him an ideal mayoral candidate -- leadership, commitment and dedication.

Whether you agree or disagree on issues, you know what his positions are and why he feels that way. Most importantly, he will listen and understand yours.

He is progressive, a forward thinker. Take, for example, the agreement to connect the Salisbury and Fruitland water systems. Comegys initiated the discussion; Fruitland embraced the idea. Later this year, that project will be completed.

Comegys is committed to being an effective mayor. He has worked hard for two terms on the Salisbury City Council; that experience will be invaluable as mayor. He is committed to working with all parties on every issue that faces Salisbury.

He has demonstrated his ability to either compromise or stand firm. Don't discount his contacts and the positive light he sheds on Salisbury as a leader in the Maryland Municipal League, which helps protect the city's interests in Annapolis.

Retiring from the State Highway Administration, Comegys has demonstrated his life will be dedicated to improving Salisbury, which is large enough to merit a full-time mayor.

Being an elected official is not easy. Comegys understands; he has been criticized during his tenure on council but remained steadfast and diligent in his belief Salisbury can and will be a better place for all.

Vote for Comegys on April 7.

Greg Olinde

Fruitland

Olinde is Fruitland City Council president. -- Editor

Urban Salisbury


Hi Joe,

Can you find out anything more about the closing of Urban Salisbury and with that Allan Hope.

As I understand it, she would not allow (or had Louise not allow) Allan to present his power point presentation to the City Council while seeking $20,000 to make it through June. Instead, it appears that Barrie has hired Michael Dunn into a part-time position as the new Main Street Coordinator.

First she does this as she is headed out the door.

Secondly, the appointment of Michael Dunn seems to have been done without advertising or competition.

Aside from having been the President of the City Council, we citizens have no idea what qualifications Michael brings to the table.

The City indicates that the Main Street Coordinator program has been very successful elsewhere, but if you go to the Main Street website and look for local coordinators, Allan Hope is already listed there - so this is nothing new! And Allan has had his successes.

By taking this action, she is putting back into the picture a politician from the past with whom she was closely affiliated, and as I understand it Michael's reputation as councilman was questionable, he's aligned with the slumlords, I believe he is a realtor (so considering the economy, he is probably broke right now and needs a favor/funding). I believe he is a member of SOPAO and a slumlord too, but have not confirmed that! (I'm relatively new here).

This should have waited for Jim to consider. Maybe we cannot afford Urban Salisbury, but we surely cannot afford Michael Dunn at $20,000 for one little job, when all Jim will be earning is $25,000 for one great big job!

Dangerous Breed Of Dog

If you are an owner of a dog that belongs to a 'dangerous breed' category and you also have a small child please take this as a warning.

Don't leave your dog with the child unattended under any circumstances.

Only a short moment was enough for the following to happen.

See the photo below.














A Thing Of Beauty


See, We Were Right


One's a wanna be and the other is a has been. Either way, neither will be Mayor and both are jobless. Part time jobs don't count, according to Gary. I'm sorry, is this gloating?

Grandparents:

1. She was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup, under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she'd done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, "But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper good-bye!" I will probably never put lipstick on again without thinking about kissing the toilet paper good-bye...

2. My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I told him, 62. My grandson was quiet for a moment, and then he asked, "Did you start at 1?"

3. After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, "Who was THAT?"

4. A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: "We used to skate outside on a pond I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods." The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, "I sure wish I'd gotten to know you sooner!"

5. My grandson was visiting one day when he asked, "Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?" I mentally polished my halo and I said, "No, how are we alike?'' "You're both old," he replied.

6. A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather's word processor. She told him she was writing a story. "What's it about?" he asked. "I don't know," she replied. "I can't read."

7. I didn't know if my granddaughter had learned her colors yet, so I decided to test her. I would point out something and ask what color it was.. She would tell me and was always correct. It was fun for me, so I continued. At last, she headed for the door, saying, "Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these, yourself!"

8. When my grandson Billy and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use Grandpa. Now the mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights."

9. When my grandson asked me how old I was, I teasingly replied, "I'm not sure." "Look in your underwear, Grandpa," he advised, "mine says I'm 4 to 6."

10. A second grader came home from school and said to her grandmother, "Grandma, guess what? We learned how to make babies today." The grandmother, more than a little surprised, tried to keep her cool. "That's interesting," she said, "how do you make babies?" "It's simple," replied the girl. "You just change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'."

11. Children's Logic: "Give me a sentence about a public servant," said a teacher. The small boy wrote: "The fireman came down the ladder pregnant." The teacher took the lad aside to correct him. "Don't you know what pregnant means?" she asked. "Sure," said the young boy confidently. 'It means carrying a child."

12. A grandfather was delivering his grandchildren to their home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the fire truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. "They use him to keep crowds back," said one child. "No," said another. "He's just for good luck." ;A third child brought the argument to a close."They use the dogs," she said firmly, "to find the
fire hydrants."

13. A 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport, and when we want her, we just go20get her.. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."

14. Grandpa is the smartest man on earth! He teaches me good things, but I don't get to see him enough to get as smart as him!

15. My Grandparents are funny, when they bend over; you hear gas leaks, and they blame their dog.

Singles Mingle at The Fountains

B-17 Story

Look carefully at the B-17 and note how shot up it is - one engine dead, tail, horizontal stabilizer and nose shot up. It was ready to fall out of the sky.. Then realize that there is a German ME-109 fighter flying next to it. Now read the story below. I think you'll be surprised.....


Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton , England . His B-17 was called 'Ye Old Pub' and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak and fighters. The compass was damaged and they were flying deeper over enemy territory instead of heading home to Kimbolton.

After flying over an enemy airfield, a German pilot named Franz Steigler was ordered to take off and shoot down the B-17. When he got near the B-17, he could not believe his eyes. In his words, he 'had never seen a plane in such a bad state'. The tail and rear section was severely damaged, and the tail gunner wounded. The top gunner was all over the top of the fuselage. The nose was smashed and there were holes everywhere.

Despite having ammunition, Franz flew to the side of the B-17 and looked at Charlie Brown, the pilot. Brown was scared and struggling to control his damaged and blood-stained plane.

Aware that they had no idea where they were going, Franz waved at Charlie to turn 180 degrees. Franz escorted and guided the stricken plane to, and slightly over, the North Sea towards England. He then saluted Charlie Brown and turned away, ba ck to Europe.

When Franz landed he told the CO that the plane had been shot down over the sea, and never told the truth to anybody. Charlie Brown and the remains of his crew told all at their briefing, but were ordered never to talk about it.

More than 40 years later, Charlie Brown wanted to find the Luftwaffe pilot who saved the crew. After years of research, Franz was found. He had never talked about the incident, not even at post-war reunions

They met in the USA at a 379th Bomber Group reunion, together with 25 people who are alive now - all because Franz never fired his guns that day.

Research shows that Charlie Brown lived in Seattle and Franz Steigler had moved to Vancouver , BC after the war. When they finally met, th! ey discovered they had lived less than 200 miles apart for the past 50 years!

True
http://www.snopes.com/military/charliebrown.asp
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Delaware State Police Recruit Graduation

Dover - The 80th Delaware State Police and 70th Municipal Recruit Class graduation ceremony was held today at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Education and Humanities building located on the campus of Delaware State University.

Twenty Delaware State Troopers and Fourteen Municipal Officers representing: Bridgeville, Delaware State University, Dover, Harrington, Georgetown, Millsboro, Newark and Wyoming graduated.

Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf, Delaware House of Representatives Majority Leader, was the keynote speaker. United States Senator Thomas R. Carper, Governor Jack Markell, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Lewis D. Schiliro and Superintendent of the Delaware State Police, Colonel Thomas F. Mac Leish also provided remarks at the graduation.


Below is a list of the graduates and their respective departments


The 80th Delaware State Police Class

Trooper Stephen J. Ballard
Trooper Susan M. Carbine
Trooper Heidi E. Carroll
Trooper Marc T. Conway
Trooper Brock A. Dean
Trooper Dustin A. Dukes
Trooper Bryon M. Haupt
Trooper Samantha E. Joseph
Trooper Joshua J. Jubb
Trooper John J. Klemash
Trooper Thomas W. LuKach
Trooper Joshua C. Miller
Trooper Brian W. O’Hern
Trooper Brian L. Pixley
Trooper Nicole A. Rallo
Trooper Robert Reaves
Trooper Michael L. Ripple
Trooper Scott J. Shelton
Trooper John W. Wheatley
Trooper William D. Yeldell Jr.

The 70th Municipal Class

Officer Richard T. Baker
Bridgeville Police Department

Officer Ryan A. Hogan
Bridgeville Police Department

Officer John B. McQuown
Bridgeville Police Department

Officer James P. Piazza
Dover Police Department

Officer Brain M. Wood
Dover Police Department

Officer Justin Buchwald
Delaware State University Police Department

Officer Theodore Johnson
Delaware State University Police Department

Officer Christopher L. Cooper
Georgetown Police Department

Officer Jennifer M. Kerin
Georgetown Police Department

Officer James M. Locklear
Georgetown Police Department

Officer Jessica L. Jacobs
Harrington Police Department

Officer Evan K. Rogers
Millsboro Police Department

Officer James N. Spadola
Newark Police Department

Officer Michael Petyo
Wyoming Police Department

The following is a list of awards and recipients that were presented at the ceremony.

The Governor’s Outstanding Recruit Trooper Award was presented to Trooper John W. Wheatley

The Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Award was presented to Trooper Brock A. Dean

The Delaware Police Chiefs’ Council Award was presented to Officer Evan K. Rogers / Millsboro PD

The Attorney General’s Award for Legal Excellence was presented to Officer Brian M. Wood / Dover PD

The Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms Municipal Award was presented to Officer Michael Petyo / Wyoming PD

The Outstanding Proficiency in Police Firearms for DSP Award was presented to Trooper John W. Wheatley

The DSP Academy Physical Fitness Award was presented to Officer Christopher L. Cooper / Georgetown PD

The Director of Training Law Enforcement Core Values Award was presented to Trooper Joshua C. Miller