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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Daily Times Screwed Up Again
Because the Daily Times screwed up in today's print edition, John Frederickson just called to let us know that the dates printed in today's paper for report cards were wrong. The message went to quick for me to get the dates but whatever the Daily Times printed was wrong.
Let's see, they have an insider working for the BOE who just received a hefty raise and they still can't get it right. Oh well, it is what it is. Another thing I can't understand. John has never had to make calls to every single household in Wicomico County that has a child in the system because of something Salisbury News screwed up. GO FIGURE.
How's it working for you now John? I was yelling at him on the phone and he just wouldn't respond. Then he started talking in Spanish and I thought to myself, OK, I'll just wait till you get to Italian and we'll go at it then. I'll be damned if the guy just hung up on me! ROTFLMAO! (for those of you who didn't get the robo call, it's a joke)
Tornado Touches Down In Baltimore
I just received the following text message.
At 5:35 PM a tornado touched down in Eastern Baltimore County.
At 5:35 PM a tornado touched down in Eastern Baltimore County.
Power Outages Cause Problems In Salisbury And Fruitland
One thing is for sure, this new vacuum system truck owned by the City of Salisbury couldn't have been cheap! Nevertheless, it was out on Carroll Street and Waverly drive because the power went out to the Lift Station and they were forced to manually pump the crud out of the system and bring it to another location elsewhere over and over again.
In Fruitland, the power went out on the West side of Rt. 13 at least 7 times today, all caused by a fire on a Transformer on South Camden Avenue.
We were also told many people in Salisbury didn't have Internet access for a good part of today, which kind of blows me away because the hits and comments today are through the roof.
Hopefully everyone is back to normal by now.
240 Comments & Climbing
So far we've accepted 240 comments for the day. I wonder if we'll pass the 400 comment mark? According to the large volume of visitors so far today, it's a given.
BREAKING NEWS! Somerset County LOWERS Taxes
While 40+ Protesters lined the streets of Princess Anne just moments ago, Officials were listening. In a bold move yesterday, Princess Anne raised taxes 12% and Somerset County was set to vote today for a 7% increase.
However, this Protest clearly made a difference as their assessment rate was $ .92 cents per hundred, they were proposing to raise it to $ .99 cents per hundred.
By the time the vote was said and done, Somerset County actually LOWERED their rate from $ .92 cents down to $ .90 cents per hundred.
ARE YOU LISTENING ALL OTHER MUNICIPALITIES/COUNTIES????? This is what it takes to SPARK an economy! If you want to turn things around fast, LOWER your tax rates and give some relief.
Unfortunately for the Town of Princess Anne Residents, they'll fell the pain of a very serious increase and probably lose quite a few residents.
Salisbury News wants to thank and congratulate ALL of those people who took the time to get out, hold signs and clearly send a message to these County Officials. GRASS ROOTS FOLKS!
WCBOE
Mardela & Bennett will be losing their Principals as the BOE is attempting to shift them around. More to come............
Wicomico County To Go Mobile And Distribute Methadone
"Joe,
Got this info from a friend, they asked to be anonymous and so do I. Could this be correct...?
Wico. County Health Dept. has just received a drug dispensing van to distribute Methadone to "clients" inconvenienced by driving to PRMC.
Vehicle cost $156,000 and is not accessible to disabled, not conforming to ADA standards, and has outside "customer" window.
County expense for armed guard; $45,000, part time nurse $25,000?"
ANSWERS:
All State money…State recommended
Van is not in operation yet.
Van will pick up methadone at PRMC for distribution in Worcester County. Locals still have to go to PRMC for methadone.
Armed guard is from private agency…state and Worcester County exp.
Nurse is state expense
$156,000 is correct
There is a window (one of three) for disabled
All conforms to ADA standards
Dear Colleagues,
Drug abuse has become a major public health problem that impacts our community at every level. Addiction results in increased health care expenditures, lost earnings, and legal costs. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2008), thirty-one percent of the homeless population in America suffers from drug and alcohol abuse and sixty percent of adults in Federal prisons are convicted of drug related crimes. Individuals who are employed and are addicted are more likely to have missed two or more days in the past month and have had employment with three or more employers in the past year (NIDA, 2008).
The Wicomico County Health Department is committed to assisting the residents of Wicomico County to further help them achieve recovery and become upstanding citizens of our community. It is important not only for our agency to assist this population, but for the community to embrace and assist those that are struggling. Healthcare providers, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants play a key role in identifying and helping this population. For this reason we are providing you additional tools to help identify and guide the patient to appropriate care.
We look forward to future relationships and working collaboratively to assist a population in need.
Sincerely,
Lori Brewster, MS, APRN/BC, LCADC
Health Officer
Ladies & Gentlemen, I have personally visited the Health Department and have also taken a tour of this new vehicle. I have also spent time with Lori Brewster and Heather Brown to become more educated on this unit as well as the purpose and procedure of how it will be used.
In several discussions with others I have been told if drug users can get to their drug dealers, they can get to the Health Department too. This may be true but what everyone needs to understand is that this unit is for the entire Eastern Shore. That means going to Ocean City regularly and even into Virginia.
Time will tell if this system will be a success but it should be noted that this system is being used very successfully in Baltimore and the State felt it was important to get the same kind of system here in a more rural area/setting.
I am extremely concerned about Chief Webster's decision to shut down the Drug Enforcement Team but I'm not the Chief of Police. Heroine has become a serious problem here, one in which many of you, (including myself) do not see or understand.
I am attaching a couple of links to better serve this article and you.
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
http://www.atforum.com/
Mobile Methadone Clinic Proposed for Vermont
( http://www.jointogether.org/ ).
Page title: Mobile Methadone Clinic Proposed for VermontLink to full page: http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2004/mobile-methadone-clinic-for.html ( http://www.jointogether.org/news/headlines/inthenews/2004/mobile-methadone-clinic-for.html?log-event=sp2f-view-item&nid=52622457 )
Summary:With more than 200 heroin-addicted residents of northern Vermont traveling for hours to New Hampshire and Massachusetts for treatment, Vermont's Health Commissioner has proposed establishing a mobile methadone clinic.Sign up for news alerts from Join Together ( http://members.jointogether.org/jointogether/join.tcl?source=news_sendpage&email=hkeddie@dhmh.state.md.us )
Lungs For Chuck Tickets and Trivia
Here's your chance to win tickets for Seacrets and Chuck Campbell’s Fundraiser. The pair of tickets are worth $60.00. the answer can be found by visiting http://HOPEentertainment.org.
Salisbury News will be giving away a total of 10 tickets over the next few days, so stay tuned. Remember, you must give your full name on your comment and you can only win once. Thanks for participating and helping out Chuck.
Question 1: What does COPD stand for?
A Very Sad Local Story
A young woman named Katie Smith, (mid 20's) worked at Atlantic Smith Cropper and Deely Insurance Office in Willards. She was 8 months pregnant and went into work yesterday morning where she started having seizures. They called 911 and went into full cardiac arrest.
Sadly, Mrs. Smith unfortunately passed away after being on life support. They did deliver the Baby in an emergency c section and are concerned with the child's condition.
I will update everyone just as soon as more details come in, Funeral Arrangements and so forth. The Atlantic Smith Cropper and Deely Insurance Office in Willards closed their doors yesterday at 11:00 AM because of this sad situation.
On a personal note, these are the times in which I hate breaking this kind of news. Believe me, the Family is in our thoughts and prayers, especially for the infant child.
Sadly, Mrs. Smith unfortunately passed away after being on life support. They did deliver the Baby in an emergency c section and are concerned with the child's condition.
I will update everyone just as soon as more details come in, Funeral Arrangements and so forth. The Atlantic Smith Cropper and Deely Insurance Office in Willards closed their doors yesterday at 11:00 AM because of this sad situation.
On a personal note, these are the times in which I hate breaking this kind of news. Believe me, the Family is in our thoughts and prayers, especially for the infant child.
WCDC Officer Removed From Gang Intell Unit
"Officer Oscar Arce has been removed from the WCDC gang unit. This was the brain child of William Hardin (review previous posts regarding Mr. Hardin). Officer Arce was supportive in Mr. Hardin's recent legal battles. Seems retalition from Col. Kimble and Director Devenyns is the order of the day.
Officer Arce found, wrote and recieved grant money that has been put to good use at WCDC. This money was used to provide new equipment and computers for WCDC as a whole under the guise of gang intervention.
Officer Arce has been transfered to the 3 to 11 shift. Officer Arce has cleaned out his office. Lookout Officer Turner for you are the only one left in the office.
I know these details are few because no reply to my many phone calls have been forthcoming. I realize that officers can be moved at will under the premise of best utilized for security and to prevent overtime. It does seem very suspious at the person moved and the timing.
I am sure other agencies will take note of this and be more than willing to take advantage of Officer Arce's training and talents.
Perhaps others can fill in the details as to why this action was taken."
GM Confirms They'll Stop Selling Medium Size Trucks
For the past four years, General Motors has been trying to sell its medium duty truck business, which produces the giant Chevy Kodiak and GMC Topkick. Navistar, Isuzu and other unnamed suitors were all at one point in discussions with GM to make a deal, but none ever happened and today the automaker announced that it would will "wind down" production of the Kodiak and Topkick and cease production altogether on July 31st.
Crews Find Key Part In Air France Crash
US Team to Search for Plane's Black Boxes
By BRADLEY BROOKS, AP
Brazil (June 9) - The recovery of Air France Flight 447's tail section could provide key clues as to why the airliner with 228 people on board went down in the Atlantic and where best to search for the black boxes, experts said.
The tail section includes the vertical stabilizer — which keeps the plane's nose from swinging back and forth — and the rudder, which generates and controls the side-to-side motion of an aircraft.
GO HERE to see photo images and the rest of the story.
By BRADLEY BROOKS, AP
Brazil (June 9) - The recovery of Air France Flight 447's tail section could provide key clues as to why the airliner with 228 people on board went down in the Atlantic and where best to search for the black boxes, experts said.
The tail section includes the vertical stabilizer — which keeps the plane's nose from swinging back and forth — and the rudder, which generates and controls the side-to-side motion of an aircraft.
GO HERE to see photo images and the rest of the story.
Gay Family Kids 7 Times More Likely To Be Homosexual
But report shows researchers concealing information
By Bob Unruh
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
A licensed psychologist with both clinical and forensic practice outreaches is warning that it appears children of homosexual couples are seven times more likely to develop "non-heterosexual preferences" than other children, but lawmakers establishing policy often don't know that because the researchers have concealed their discoveries.
"Research … although not definitive, suggests that children reared by openly homosexual parents are far more likely to engage in homosexual behavior than children raised by others," said the online report by Trayce L. Hansen.
Studies she reviewed suggest children raised by homosexual or bisexual parents "are approximately seven times more likely than the general population to develop a non-heterosexual sexual preference."
The "studies thus far find that between 8 percent and 21 percent of homosexually parented children ultimately identify as non-heterosexual," the psychologist wrote. "For comparison purposes, approximately 2 percent of the general population are non-heterosexual. Therefore, if these percentages continue to hold true, children of homosexuals have a 4 to 10 times greater likelihood of developing a non-heterosexual preference than other children."
However, those researchers who found such differences "nonetheless declared in their research summaries that no differences were found," the report said.
(Story continues here)
By Bob Unruh
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
A licensed psychologist with both clinical and forensic practice outreaches is warning that it appears children of homosexual couples are seven times more likely to develop "non-heterosexual preferences" than other children, but lawmakers establishing policy often don't know that because the researchers have concealed their discoveries.
"Research … although not definitive, suggests that children reared by openly homosexual parents are far more likely to engage in homosexual behavior than children raised by others," said the online report by Trayce L. Hansen.
Studies she reviewed suggest children raised by homosexual or bisexual parents "are approximately seven times more likely than the general population to develop a non-heterosexual sexual preference."
The "studies thus far find that between 8 percent and 21 percent of homosexually parented children ultimately identify as non-heterosexual," the psychologist wrote. "For comparison purposes, approximately 2 percent of the general population are non-heterosexual. Therefore, if these percentages continue to hold true, children of homosexuals have a 4 to 10 times greater likelihood of developing a non-heterosexual preference than other children."
However, those researchers who found such differences "nonetheless declared in their research summaries that no differences were found," the report said.
(Story continues here)
BREAKING NEWS!!!!!
Let me start with this. In Cambridge this past weekend, two Gang Members were arrested. BOTH Members were from the Crips Gang from LA. One of them was wanted on a Federal Warrant for drug charges. It's been reported that they were trafficking drugs here on the Eastern Shore.
This is not good Folks! When you have a major Gang sending members to the Eastern Shore, clearly we have a serious problem. Well, it gets worse.
Chief Webster of the Salisbury Police Department has shut down and dis banned his Drug Unit due to the lack on manpower. He has moved these Officers to the criminal division instead.
IMO, shutting down the Drug Unit, (or Task Force) especially during these times of such high drug arrests and criminal activity, we're in trouble! I have sent a message to the Mayor as he had to have known this decision was being made and quite frankly I'm very disturbed by such a decision and move.
Right now the SPD is down EIGHT Officers and only has TWO Officers in the Academy right now. Even at Full Staff the SPD is well under what they should be. Perhaps there's some logic to this move I'm not aware of but I can't see it.
Mr. Ireton, I sure hope you know what you're doing because this is a serious problem.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
The Following individuals were arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on Arrest Warrants 1 June – 7 June 2009
Arrest Warrants
Durelle Javon Conway, 21, Salisbury, MD; Assault on County D.O.C. employee, held $10,000.00 bond.
Leon Briddell, 43, Salisbury, MD; Failure to register as Sex Offender, held $3,000.00 bond.
Donna Marie Jones, 45, Salisbury, MD; Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, held $1,000.00 bond
Mardi Lynn Dayton, 31, Hebron, MD; Assault 2nd degree / MDOP, released on Personal Recognizance.
Keith Lamonte Chaney, 20, Handgun on Person, held $15,000.00 bond
David Shanton, 54, Assault on a County D.O.C. employee, held $25,000.00 bond.
Failure to Appear Bench Warrant
David Allen Wilson, 57, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd degree, held without bond
Jose Luis Nieves, 30, Fruitland, MD; FTA – Possession of CDS, held $5,000.00 bond.
Alonzo Keith Briddell, 26, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Possession of CDS, held $10,000.00 bond.
Jonny George, 18, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd / Disorderly Conduct, held $10,000.00 bond
Keith Allen Dale, Jr., 24, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Possession of CDS, held $1,000.00 bond
Morcom, Robert, 52, Salisbury, MD; FTA – for Contempt Hearing, held $350.00 bond
Jill Griffiths, 34, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Failure to Appear in Truancy Case, held $250.00 bond
Sean Michael Torrance, 38, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd degree, held $500.00 bond.
Holly Sheree Conner, 38, Salisbury, MD; FTA – CDS Distribution, held $10,000.00 bond
Violation of Probation Bench Warrant
Starr Tyrea Everett, 25, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Distribution of CDS, held without bond.
Shamar Smitty Williams, 26, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Distribution of CDS, held $5,000.00 bond.
Darnell L. Townsend, 23, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Distribution of CDS, held without bond.
Stevenson, Kalilah Romika, 28, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Assault 1st Degree, held, $25,000.00 bond
Kizzy Michalle Holbrook, 29, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Charge with Other’s Credit Card over $500.00, held $5,000.00 bond
Richard Ray Culp, 31, Mardela Springs, MD; VOP – Possession CDS, held $10,000.00 bond.
Daniel Marcus Mapes, 20, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Burglary 4th degree, held $25,000.00 bond
Mark Stephen Lesocky, 47, Salisbury, MD; VOP – MDOP / Trespass, held $10,000.00 bond.
Kenney W. Watson, 47, No fixed address, VOP – Theft under $500, held $10,000.00 bond
Circuit Court Juvenile Attachment
Juvenile, 17, Laurel, MD; Failure to Appear Body Attachment, held Lower Shore
Children’s Center.
Juvenile, 17, Salisbury, MD; Violation of Probation, held Lower Shore Children’s Center
Child Support Body Attachment
Lillie Collick, 34, Salisbury, MD; Child Support Non Compliance, held $1.000.00 bond.
John E. Gray, 43, Salisbury, MD; Child Support non Compliance, held $1,982.48 bond.
Circuit Court Indictment
Howard Lee Wilkerson, 40, Salisbury, MD; Sex Abuse of Minor, held $1,000.00
Russell Glen Burnett, 43, Fruitland, MD; Sex Abuse of Minor, held $200,000.00 bond
Holly Sheree Conner, 38, Salisbury, MD; CDS Distribution, held $50,000.00 bond
State Police Probe Homicide In Newport
Location of Incident: 300 block of Falco Drive in Newport, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, June 09, 2009, at approximately 1:23 a.m.
Suspect(s): Unknown at this time
Resume: At about 1:23 a.m. this morning, Newport Police Officers and State Troopers were called to a storage unit along the 300 block of Falco Drive in Newport (Newport Business Park) for a report of an apparent homicide.
A person who was driving through, and familiar with, the business park saw a vehicle outside the aforementioned storage unit and thought it was suspicious because of the time of day. This individual drove up to and peered inside the unit to find two subjects lying on the ground. He then immediately called 911.
When officers arrived on the scene, they located one deceased male subject, and another male subject, both suffering from an apparent gunshot wounds. The wounded male was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.
The deceased male is identified as Jose Luis Ramos, 24, of New Castle, Delaware.
The wounded subject is a male in his 20’s.
A motive for this crime has not been determined. The body of the deceased male has been turned over to the Medical Examiners Office for an autopsy.
The details outlined above are all that can be released at this time as not to speculate on or compromise this investigation.
Tips and information pertaining to this case can be directed to the State Police Homicide Division at 302-739-5939, Troop 2 desk at 302-834-2620 ext. 0 or Crime Stoppers at1-800-TIP-3333.
Fish Were Biting During Annual Fishing Derby
(Salisbury, MD) Over 150 children and family members enjoyed a free day of fishing at Salisbury City Park on Saturday, June 6 for the Annual Fishing Derby. The fishing competition got underway at 9:00am, and several exciting catches were made including an 13-inch Bass. While enjoying free hot dogs, sodas and snacks, prizes and trophies were awarded for the biggest fish, most fish caught by a boy and girl and the most unusual catch.
In preparation for the Derby, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked the pond at Salisbury City Park. Approximately 500 Blue Gills joined the pond’s current inhabitants including Catfish, Large-Mouth Bass, Perch and Carp.
The Eastside Salvation Army and Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism work together to bring the Annual Fishing Derby to the community. It is sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles 4503, the Ladies Auxiliary and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Fishing Derby Awards were given to:
Tyler White Biggest Fish
Biggest Bass Josh Fykes
Summer Martin Biggest Sun
Jacob Carroll Most Fish Caught by a Boy
Kara McKenzie Most Fish Caught by a Girl
Joshua Schwinn Smallest Fish
Ariana Stallings Most Unusual Fish
Morris Culbertson Most Enthusiastic Angler
Burglaries And News Investigations
Hi, Joe.
I wrote in a comment the other night about the suspicious people knocking on the doors of rural homes. My best friend's home (near Mardela) was burglarized last Friday sometime during the day. The week before she came home to a wide open front door but nothing was missing. After searching her home for an intruder, the police didn't file a report and told her that it was probably the wind that blew open her door. This week (Friday again she came home and her home had been burglarized--all the electronics, video game systems, and her jewelry were gone. She found out later from the state trooper who took her report that a house a mile or two away off of Athol Road had been burglarized on Friday as well. That lady had also reported that someone had been in her home in the previous week! So, 2 homes robbed on Friday.
I just read a press release saying that another home in Mardela was burglarized on Saturday. Just like my friend's home, they pried open a window and took all the electronics. If you add that to another press release that spoke about a home on Log Cabin Road being burglarized (1 of 3 reported within 2 hours last Wednesday), you might think they could all be related. 4 rural homes within miles of each other in less than a week--and that is just the ones that I know about!! Shouldn't someone alert the people in that area???
Anyway, I called WBOC and spoke to someone in the news room. I told her the same thing as what is in this email. She pretty much told me that they only read the press releases that are sent to them on the air. So much for investigative reporting. She told me that if I wanted to write something up and sent it to them, perhaps they would look into it. REALLY??? Isn't that their jobs? Unbelievable. Anyway, I still haven't decided if I even want to sent them the details. And the Daily Times, I'm sure they do the same thing because it is always the same stories on both websites at least. (And if they could get a story, the writing and grammar would be so bad most people wouldn't take it seriously to begin with.)
So, this is my vent. I know you reach a lot of people. I hope you will let them know that our area could be the target of a ring of professional thieves. (The policeman who took my friend's report seemed to think so.) No one seems to want to connect the dots. Wouldn't making people aware of this make them more observant? Then and maybe these guys could be caught.
Thanks for your consideration.
I wrote in a comment the other night about the suspicious people knocking on the doors of rural homes. My best friend's home (near Mardela) was burglarized last Friday sometime during the day. The week before she came home to a wide open front door but nothing was missing. After searching her home for an intruder, the police didn't file a report and told her that it was probably the wind that blew open her door. This week (Friday again she came home and her home had been burglarized--all the electronics, video game systems, and her jewelry were gone. She found out later from the state trooper who took her report that a house a mile or two away off of Athol Road had been burglarized on Friday as well. That lady had also reported that someone had been in her home in the previous week! So, 2 homes robbed on Friday.
I just read a press release saying that another home in Mardela was burglarized on Saturday. Just like my friend's home, they pried open a window and took all the electronics. If you add that to another press release that spoke about a home on Log Cabin Road being burglarized (1 of 3 reported within 2 hours last Wednesday), you might think they could all be related. 4 rural homes within miles of each other in less than a week--and that is just the ones that I know about!! Shouldn't someone alert the people in that area???
Anyway, I called WBOC and spoke to someone in the news room. I told her the same thing as what is in this email. She pretty much told me that they only read the press releases that are sent to them on the air. So much for investigative reporting. She told me that if I wanted to write something up and sent it to them, perhaps they would look into it. REALLY??? Isn't that their jobs? Unbelievable. Anyway, I still haven't decided if I even want to sent them the details. And the Daily Times, I'm sure they do the same thing because it is always the same stories on both websites at least. (And if they could get a story, the writing and grammar would be so bad most people wouldn't take it seriously to begin with.)
So, this is my vent. I know you reach a lot of people. I hope you will let them know that our area could be the target of a ring of professional thieves. (The policeman who took my friend's report seemed to think so.) No one seems to want to connect the dots. Wouldn't making people aware of this make them more observant? Then and maybe these guys could be caught.
Thanks for your consideration.
Supreme Court Landmark Ruling
Supreme Court Issues Landmark Ruling on Judicial Recusal
The National Law Journal
In a landmark ruling that could affect state judicial elections nationwide, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that due process requires a state judge to recuse when a party in a case before him or her has had a "significant or disproportionate" influence on placing the judge on the court through a large campaign donation.
Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy
The Associated Press
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Obama administration and refused to review Pentagon policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. military. The court said it will not hear an appeal from former Army Capt. James Pietrangelo II, who was dismissed under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The federal appeals court in Boston earlier threw out a lawsuit filed by Pietrangelo and 11 other veterans.
The Associated Press
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed with the Obama administration and refused to review Pentagon policy barring gays and lesbians from serving openly in the U.S. military. The court said it will not hear an appeal from former Army Capt. James Pietrangelo II, who was dismissed under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The federal appeals court in Boston earlier threw out a lawsuit filed by Pietrangelo and 11 other veterans.
The $40,000 Funeral
Jim died.
His will provided $40,000 for an elaborate funeral.
As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Sharon turned to her oldest and dearest friend. 'Well, I'm sure
Jim would be pleased,' she said.
'I'm sure you're right,' replied Carol, who lowered her voice and leaned in close.
'How much did this really cost?'
'All of it,' said Sharon. 'Forty thousand.'
'No!' Carol exclaimed. 'I mean, it was very nice, but $40,000?'
Sharon answered, 'The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to church. The whiskey, wine and snacks were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial Stone.'
Carol computed quickly. '$32,500 for a Memorial Stone?
How big is it?'
His will provided $40,000 for an elaborate funeral.
As the last guests departed the affair, his wife Sharon turned to her oldest and dearest friend. 'Well, I'm sure
Jim would be pleased,' she said.
'I'm sure you're right,' replied Carol, who lowered her voice and leaned in close.
'How much did this really cost?'
'All of it,' said Sharon. 'Forty thousand.'
'No!' Carol exclaimed. 'I mean, it was very nice, but $40,000?'
Sharon answered, 'The funeral was $6,500. I donated $500 to church. The whiskey, wine and snacks were another $500. The rest went for the Memorial Stone.'
Carol computed quickly. '$32,500 for a Memorial Stone?
How big is it?'
Buttercups & Golf Balls
Towards the end of the golf course, Dave hit his ball into the woods and found it in a patch of pretty yellow buttercups. Trying to get his ball back into play, he ended up thrashing just about every buttercup in the patch.
All of a sudden . .. .POOF!!
In a flash and puff of smoke, a little old woman appeared. She said, 'I'm Mother Nature! Do you know how long it took me to make those buttercups? Just for doing what you have done, you won't have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life: better still, you won't have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life... As a matter of fact, you'll never have any butter for anything the rest of your life!!!
Then POOF! . . . she was gone!
After Dave recovered from the shock, he hollered for his friend, 'Fred, where are you?'
Fred yells back 'I'm over here in the pussy willows.'
Dave shouts back, 'DON'T SWING, Fred; FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T SWING!!!'
All of a sudden . .. .POOF!!
In a flash and puff of smoke, a little old woman appeared. She said, 'I'm Mother Nature! Do you know how long it took me to make those buttercups? Just for doing what you have done, you won't have any butter for your popcorn for the rest of your life: better still, you won't have any butter for your toast for the rest of your life... As a matter of fact, you'll never have any butter for anything the rest of your life!!!
Then POOF! . . . she was gone!
After Dave recovered from the shock, he hollered for his friend, 'Fred, where are you?'
Fred yells back 'I'm over here in the pussy willows.'
Dave shouts back, 'DON'T SWING, Fred; FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T SWING!!!'
Knockout Show Slated for Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
An Eastern Shore favorite is scheduled to make his return to the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Fernando Guerrero returns to the Eastern Shore to take part in Boxing’s Future Champions on Friday, June 19. Tickets are on sale now.
In his first return to Salisbury since February, Guerrero will take part in a show that is sure to wow the crowds. The show will feature 6 professional fights with Fernando Guerrero as the main event. Guerrero has packed the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center twice before and promises to do it again for this exciting event.
Doors open at 7:00pm with events starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are $15, $25, $50, $60, $100, or $125 plus applicable fees. Make sure you don’t miss the event of the year and get your tickets early! Tickets can be bought in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center box office at 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD, online at www.wicomicociviccenter.org, or over the phone by calling the box office at 410-548-4911.
The New Smith & Wesson Commemorative Model SW180-44L
Problem:
Do you have anti-gun, Democratic friends who don't seem as quite as 'joyous' as they were, after the election of the "Great One"?
Maybe they're worried about their 'security' at home with the increasing "residential crime" they've been reading about. As well, they may now realize the police can't be everywhere to protect them within seconds.
Well here's 'good news' for them!
Smith & Wesson has just announced a new handgun designed just for that person, who is un-familiar with (and possibly afraid of having never seen or held one) handguns and yet ...wants to have adequate home protection:
The "SW180-44L"('L' signifies 'liberal model')
You'll note that this handsome, powerful weapon is a "Commemorative Model" which proudly bears the Democratic "Donkey" and a large capital "D"!
Tell your liberal friends to be sure to get their orders in early ..because they're sure to be in high demand!
Do you have anti-gun, Democratic friends who don't seem as quite as 'joyous' as they were, after the election of the "Great One"?
Maybe they're worried about their 'security' at home with the increasing "residential crime" they've been reading about. As well, they may now realize the police can't be everywhere to protect them within seconds.
Well here's 'good news' for them!
Smith & Wesson has just announced a new handgun designed just for that person, who is un-familiar with (and possibly afraid of having never seen or held one) handguns and yet ...wants to have adequate home protection:
The "SW180-44L"('L' signifies 'liberal model')
You'll note that this handsome, powerful weapon is a "Commemorative Model" which proudly bears the Democratic "Donkey" and a large capital "D"!
Tell your liberal friends to be sure to get their orders in early ..because they're sure to be in high demand!
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WCBOE Events For June
June 9
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 3rd Grade End of the Year Party
Mardela : Half Day Schedule
Half Days for Students
Tuesday, June 9th - Thursday, June 11th
Parkside : Schools Closed 1/2 Day June 9th - 11th are half days
June 10
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 9:15 : 4th Grade Awards
June 11
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day Last Day of School
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 9:15 : 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Mardela : Last Day of School & End of Marking Term Last Day of School & End of the 4th Marking Term
Parkside : Last day for:
Instruction for Students (end of 4th term)
Instructional Assistants and Nurses
Teachers
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 3rd Grade End of the Year Party
Mardela : Half Day Schedule
Half Days for Students
Tuesday, June 9th - Thursday, June 11th
Parkside : Schools Closed 1/2 Day June 9th - 11th are half days
June 10
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 9:15 : 4th Grade Awards
June 11
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day Last Day of School
Fruitland Intermediate : 1/2 Day- Early Dismissal
Fruitland Intermediate : 9:15 : 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony
Mardela : Last Day of School & End of Marking Term Last Day of School & End of the 4th Marking Term
Parkside : Last day for:
Instruction for Students (end of 4th term)
Instructional Assistants and Nurses
Teachers