Gannett To Lay Off Between 1,000 To 2,000 Workers!

MCLEAN — Gannett Co. is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 employees as the largest newspaper publisher’s work force continues to shrink along with its advertising sales.

Between 1,000 and 2,000 people will lose their jobs in Gannett’s latest round of cutbacks, according to a story published Tuesday on The Wall Street Journal’s Web site. The Journal quoted an unnamed person familiar with the McLean, Va.-based company’s thinking.

The layoffs aren’t a major surprise because Gannett’s main source of revenue — advertising — has been rapidly drying up. Ad sales at Gannett’s newspapers plunged 34 percent during the first three months of this year and analysts doubt the company fared much better during latest quarter that just ended.

Go to The Daily Times to read more.

Salisbury News Goes World Wide!

Sam's Club Gives Kids Candy In Pill Bottles
by Sandy Maple Jun 30th 2009 3:00PM
Categories: Health & safety, Weird but true

Sam's Club targets children with ill-advised pharmacy promotion. Image: Pam Roth

Competition in the pharmacy business must be pretty tough these days. In order to get your business, pharmacies have begin promoting themselves like never before. These efforts to lure customers are not always met with approval. Like when some pharmacy chains started giving away free antibiotics and insinuating that the drug could be used to help fight cold and flu viruses. Experts worried that this type of promotion might send consumers the wrong message about the proper use of antibiotics.

If experts are worried about pharmacies handing out prescription drugs like candy, I wonder how they would feel about a pharmacy that hands out candy like prescription drugs. That is exactly what a Sam's Club pharmacy in Salisbury, Maryland was doing last week.

Sams' Club is a membership store and has a checkpoint at the entry where shoppers must show their identification before entering. But at this particular store, employees weren't just checking member cards, they were also promoting the in-store pharmacy by giving children prescription medicine bottles filled with candy.

That's right, they stuffed Tootsie Rolls and Dots into real prescription bottles with real prescription labels and handed them out to children. I think this takes the prize for sending the wrong message about prescription medication. After complaints about the promotion, Sam's Club dropped it and issued an apology. Deeming it an "isolated incident," Sam's Club Corporate Communications Manager Susan Koehler promised it would never happen again.

It would seem that this was a case of a rogue pharmacy department trying to be clever without corporate approval. But does it really take a degree in marketing communications to recognize the sheer stupidity of this idea?

GO HERE to see the official AOL article.

Court Rules Franken Has Won Senate Race; Coleman Concedes

By Kate Phillips

Updated The Minnesota Supreme Court has just issued its long-awaited judgment in the Senate race, declaring that Democrat Al Franken is the winner. And Norm Coleman, his opponent, at 4 p.m., announced that he had conceded and contacted Mr. Franken.


The 32-page unanimous decision by the state’s highest court was released after a seven-months long battle over the seat formerly held by Norm Coleman. On every ground, the judicial panel rejected Mr. Coleman’s claims of trial errors or constitutional violations, and decided that Mr. Franken’s election should be certified by the state as valid.


Mr. Coleman stepped outside his home just a short while ago to give his news conference. He indicated that he and Mr. Franken had a positive, personal talk and he told the Democrat that being senator was the “best job he’ll ever have.”



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Wal - Mart Supports Employer - Mandated Health Coverage

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc , the world's largest retailer, said on Tuesday that it supports President Barack Obama's push to require large employers to offer health insurance to workers.

"We are for an employer mandate which is fair and broad in its coverage," stated a letter addressed to Obama and signed by Mike Duke, the chief executive of Wal-Mart; Andy Stern, the president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and John Podesta, the CEO of the Center for American Progress.

Wal-Mart's public statement of support for employer mandated coverage comes as Obama pushes for an overhaul of the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare system. He has made a healthcare plan that reins in costs and covers most of the roughly 46 million uninsured Americans one of his top priorities.

While the president has left much of the details of health reform to Congress, he has told U.S. lawmakers he is open to requiring larger companies to provide coverage for employees but exempting smaller businesses.

GO HERE to read more from the New York Times.

What Do The Salisbury Police Do?

"Joe,

I've read many of your postings regarding Chief Webster of the Salisbury Police Department and have had an unsettling experience with their detectives myself. My question today is, Why don't the police respond to a resident who is actively witnessing a drug transaction?

A friend of mine is trying to rid themselves of drug activity, but when she calls the police, they do nothing. They act as if she is bothering them with the reported activity. I don't understand. Should I advise her to call Sheriff Lewis or do they only handle issues outside of city limits?

Confused Citizen"

Well Concerned Citizen, that's a good question. My only answer at this time is, Salisbury is in Wicomico County and you have every right to call the Sheriff's Department. I'd add, contact Davis Ruark as well. After all, he is in charge of all the Police Agencies in Wicomico County.

Happy Harry’s Robbery Probed

Location of Incident: Happy Harry’s, 1120 Pulaski Highway, Glendale Plaza, Bear, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, June 27th, 2009 at approximately 5:00 a.m.

Suspect(s): White male, 24-26 years old, 5-7 to 5-8, 140 to 190 lbs., brown beard, unknown tattoo on the right wrist / forearm, wearing a green baseball cap, dark colored sunglasses on the baseball cap, black t-shirt with an unknown design on the front, gray shorts, and white sneakers

Resume: On Saturday, June 27th, at approximately 5:00 a.m., the below pictured suspect entered the 24-hour Happy Harry’s location at 1120 Pulaski Highway, Glendale Plaza, Bear, Delaware.

The suspect approached an employee and claimed he was armed. The suspect demanded the prescription medication Oxycontin from the pharmacy. The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of medication and fled the store in an unknown direction.

Anyone who may recognize this suspect is asked to contact Troop 2 at 302-834-2630 ext. 6 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

Attacker On The Loose - STILL

Have you seen this man?

On Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the hour of 6:00 a.m. this man broke into a home on New York Avenue, stole items and assaulted the homeowner.

He is approximately 19-22 years of age.
He is about 5'7" to 6-ft tall and very thin - you can see his tendons thru his skin on his arms, and his facial cheeks are sunken in - very very muscular.
He is African American, but a light "brown" vs. black skin color. He has a large nose but not wide spread.
He has no facial hair, moles, scars, .... very "clean" looking.
He has very nice straight white teeth.
His eyes are very round with dilated pupils and lots of white space.
He also has long thin fingers with nails that appear to have been manicured.
(description provided by the victim)

He has been seen repeatedly in and around N. Division Street between Walnut St to New York Ave, mostly around Lehigh - Philadelphia. He has also been seen near and going in the 2nd house in on N. Division from Philadelphia. Another location where he has been seen visiting is 221 New York Avenue. The police have been notified each time he has been seen in the area yet, no action on the part of police.

The attacker knows his way around Johnson Lake & Newtown well and has the ability to just vanish when he knows he is being followed or observed. He has vanished on Walnut and on Lehigh going towards Rt. 13 in and around some run down houses.

It took the Salisbury Police Dept 90 days to set an appointment with Dr. Kim, head of the art department at Salisbury University, to do an artists rendering of this criminal? Why, what took so long?

Former neighbors of the victim heard her screaming from her window for help. The wife called the police and stayed on the line with them while her husband was brave enough to follow the attacker up New York Avenue. He saw the attacker go behind the 2nd house from the corner of New York on Division St. The neighbors husband saw where the attacker went, got a very clear description of him. He then relayed all of this information to the police at 6:30 a.m. The police never went to the house on Division St until 2:30 p.m. The attacker was not at the location 8 HOURS LATER. The victim has seen the attacker again in her neighborhood, called the police, when they finally arrive, they go in the residence, come out and say "It's not him". NEVER do they ask the victim to make an identification. NEVER is she given the opportunity to make an identification.

When the victim asked the police to take fingerprints from her home she was told they were not equipped to do that. What police agency does not have access to a crime lab or other agency that is equipped to lift fingerprints? Then Chief Webster visits the victim, 10 hours later, at 4:30 p.m.. Miraculously they have the ability to lift fingerprints at 6:30 p.m., 12 hours after the crime was committed. By this time, after being told they had no way to lift prints, the victim cleaned up the mess left by the attacker. The victim asked Chief Webster many times WHY his men did NOT follow up ASAP and his reply was ...."I don't know, don't have an answer, perhaps change of shifts...." An answer like that will certainly promote confidence in the police. NOT!!! Although Chief Webster is convinced this was a random crime it is no excuse for the lackadaisical attitude displayed by him, the highest ranking police officer in the city.

The assistance of the community is requested. Please enlarge the photo and print it out. Keep your eyes open for this guy. Let us free our community of people like this. If you see this man, call CRIME SOLVERS at 410-548-1776

Michael Jackson Left A Financial Mess Behind

Michael Jackson, the man they called "The King of Pop," worried he would end up dead like "The King of Rock 'n' Roll" Elvis Presley, the father of his ex-wife Lisa Marie. Jackson's worries are proving to be prophetic.

Already, the price of Jackson memorabilia is soaring. Pop culture expert Gary Sohmers, who also is an appraiser on "The Antiques Roadshow" told DailyFinance that he saw a reproduction of a Jackson autograph fetch $1,400. Jackson's actual autograph fetches about $400 to $800. Sohmers, a former music promoter who runs allcollectors.com, cautions would-be collectors against buying into Michael mania.

Settling Jackson's estate will be complex. Media reports indicate that the entertainer was $500 million dollars in debt when he died, despite having made $700 million as a performer over his career.

There's also the matter of what will happen to his three children. His mother Katherine's efforts to seek legal custody of the the kids, including "Blanket", who Jackson infamously dangled out of the window, are being opposed by Deborah Rowe, the mother of two of them.

GO HERE to read more details.

Jackson/Rowe Not The Biological Parents

We've learned Michael Jackson was not the biological father of any of his children. And Debbie Rowe is not the biological mother of the two kids she bore for Michael. All three children were conceived in vitro -- outside the womb.

Multiple sources deeply connected to the births tell us Michael was not the sperm donor for any of his kids. Debbie's eggs were not used. She was merely the surrogate, and paid well for her services in the births of Michael Jr. and Paris.

In the case of Prince Michael II (the youngest), we're told the surrogate was never told of the identity of the "receiving parent" -- Michael Jackson. Three days after Prince was born at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego County, Jackson's lawyer came to the hospital to pick the baby up and deliver him to Michael.

We do not know if Jackson chose the sperm or egg donors or if he even knew who they were.

GO HERE to read more.

Newly Released Press Releases From The Salisbury Police Department

On June 3, 2009 at approximately 1:30 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Hardee’s Restaurant on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with employees who advised that the restaurant had been robbed at gunpoint. The employees advised that two (2) suspects had made entry into the restaurant and approached the front counter, producing handguns. The suspects threatened the employees then directed the employees to give the available U.S. Currency to the suspects, who then fled from the restaurant through a rear door. There were no injuries. The suspects were described as:

1. White male, 5’08”, 180 lbs., wearing black sweat pants with a red stripe, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black and white shoes.

2. White male, 5’08”, 175 lbs., wearing black sweat pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, a white face mask and black and white shoes.

This investigation is continuing. CC $ 200900019221

On June 3, 2009 at approximately 4:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the seven hundred (700) block of Baker St. for the report of a home invasion robbery. Upon arrival the officers observed that a victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left chest. This victim, identified as 21 year old Jonathan Michael Duvall of Salisbury, was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he remains in stable condition. Witnesses advised Salisbury Detectives that a lone suspect made entry into the rear of the residence then confronted the victim. The suspect produced a handgun and fired a single shot striking the victim. The suspect then took several items from the residence and fled from the area on foot. This investigation is continuing. The suspect was described as:

Black Male, 20 to 25 years of age, 6’01”, thin build, wearing a black pullover style hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans, and black shoes
CC # 200900019224

The Salisbury Police asks anyone with information concerning either one of the above incidents to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3113 or to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. All information may be given confidentially.

On June 3, 2009 at approximately 4:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the seven hundred (700) block of Baker St. for the report of a home invasion robbery. Upon arrival the officers observed that a victim had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper left chest. This victim, identified as 21 year old Jonathan Michael Duvall of Salisbury, was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he remains in stable condition. Salisbury Detectives, with the assistance of the Salisbury Police Community Action Team were able to identify the below listed suspect and obtained warrants charging the suspect with the shooting.

On the same date at approximately 4:40 pm, officers located and arrested the suspect

ARRESTED: Rashad Lamar Williams, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Attempted first degree murder
Attempted second degree murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
First degree burglary
Armed Robbery

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900019224

Nathan McNeil Long, 42yoa of Salisbury was arrested on June 4, 2009 on an outstanding arrest warrant for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder, Assault 1st & 2nd, Dangerous Weapon with Intent to Injure, Reckless Endangerment, and False Imprisonment. On June 2, 2009, Officers responded to the 600 block of Fitzwater St in reference to an assault. Officers met with the victim who advised that she was involved in an argument with Long the day before. Long then got a hammer and pushed the victim onto the bed and started to choke the victim. Long also struck the victim with the hammer and struck the victim several times in the face with a closed fist. The victim attempted to get away from Long. However, Long threatened the victim again and told the victim that she wasn’t going anywhere. The victim was able to escape later in the evening when Long was distracted. Long was released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Best Buy Charges $15 To Pay Bill On Time

Owners of Best Buy credit cards (via HSBC) are being charged $15 to pay their bill on time online. The only way to avoid the fee? Pay at least two business days early.

GO HERE to read more.

*** Colonel Mac Leish Retirement Announcement ***

The Delaware State Police announces today the retirement of the Superintendent of State Police, Colonel Thomas F. Mac Leish, effective Wednesday, July 1. Mac Leish, who faces mandatory retirement at age 55 in August, has served the residents of Delaware with distinction for almost 32 years.

Mac Leish joined the State Police in 1977. Over the years, he rose steadily through the ranks. In 2001, he was promoted to Major where he served as Operations Officer for Kent and Sussex Counties. In 2003, Mac Leish was promoted to Lt. Colonel where he served until October of 2004 when he was appointed Acting Superintendent by Governor Ruth Ann Minner. In 2005, Governor Ruth Ann Minner appointed him to the position of Superintendent, with the rank of Colonel.

Since assuming the role of Superintendent, Mac Leish has led the DSP overseeing 671 sworn troopers and 255 civilian employees. He is credited with effectively leading the State’s largest police agency during a time of constant change and with the numerous, multi-faceted challenges police organizations face today. He was squarely focused on providing effective and efficient law enforcement services with an attitude of professionalism and compassion and with maintaining open and healthy relations within the agency, the media and the public.

Mac Leish stated “For the past 32 years I have been blessed to serve the citizens of this state while working for one of the best organizations in the country. It’s been an absolute honor and privilege to lead such a group of outstanding men and women who so proudly represent DSP and selflessly provide law enforcement services to the citizens and visitors of Delaware. I will miss them tremendously.” Mac Leish continued to say, “I know the rich history and tradition that I have worked so hard to preserve will continue under the new leadership and that the DSP will continue its path forward as one of the best and brightest law enforcement agencies in the nation.”

During his tenure with the State Police, Mac Leish served on many related councils and organizations such as the Delaware Police Chiefs Council, the Council on Police Training, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Camp Barnes and others. He holds a B.S. in Management and Supervision from Wilmington University and is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy. In 2006, he also graduated from the FBI's National Executive Institute. Mac Leish and his wife Margie reside in Kent County and have four sons.

Lewis Schiliro, Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security says, “As a member of the law enforcement community for over 30 years, I have worked with some of the greatest law enforcement leaders in the world. In the past six months, Col. Mac Leish has shown me that he is one of those great leaders. He has been a mentor, a great teacher and an incredible partner. I wish him and his family the best in all future endeavors.”

Governor Jack Markell said, “I want to thank Colonel Macleish for his many years of service and his dedication to keeping Delawareans safe.”

Highlights of Mac Leish’s career with the State Police include:

Working with state government to move the State Bureau of Identification to a newer and larger location at the Blue Hen Corporate Center. This provided better working conditions for state police civilian staffers to allow them to carry out the ever increasing demands required by legislation and a growing population.

Colonel Mac Leish also oversaw the creation and implementation of the Delaware Information & Analysis Center, DIAC. Focused on protecting Delaware’s infrastructure and combating terrorism, this renowned fusion center houses all forms of intelligence information in one repository.

Colonel Mac Leish worked with the General Assembly to implement 24 hour aviation coverage in Delaware. Having the ability to bring trauma victims to a medical facility within minutes during overnight hours was a focal point of Mac Leish’s strategic plan to reduce loss of life on Delaware roadways.

Colonel Mac Leish and Attorney General Beau Biden worked collaboratively to create the Child Predator Task Force. This group is focused on protecting our children and patrols the Internet looking for individuals who invite themselves into our homes via computers to victimize our children.

The Sex Offender Apprehension and Registration Unit (SOAR) was formed under Colonel Mac Leish’s leadership. This unit is comprised of troopers who monitor convicted sex offenders for compliance and investigate any violations associated with the Sex Offender registry.

Understanding and recognizing the rise in violent crime across the country, Mac Leish saw the need for a Forensic Firearms Services Unit (FFSU). This unit is comprised of troopers and a civilian who are responsible for the forensic examination of weapons, fired bullets, cartridge cases or other ammunition components that have been fired from a specific firearm. This unit has given law enforcement personnel in Delaware and surrounding states the ability to effectively analyze ballistic evidence resulting in higher arrest rates and convictions for gun related crime.

Mac Leish himself views his work on police leadership development as one of his most significant accomplishments. He worked with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), where he served as an Executive Board Member, to develop the Leadership in Police Organization (LPO) program. Over 100 troopers have taken advantage of the course. The program focuses on the cultivation and preparation of future police leaders.

Another achievement came with the formation of the Cultural Diversity Counsel within the State Police. This working group was comprised of both sworn and civilian members of the DSP coming from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. The purpose of this group was to help enrich and enlighten the members of the division in various matters of diversity.

Free Harry Potter Screening In Downtown Salisbury!

Urban Salisbury is presenting a free movie night in downtown Salisbury!

The movie will be shown in Parking Lot 15 behind Parker Place Gardens on Thursday, July 9th at 8pm.

The movie is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and everyone is asked to bring their own chair.

(For more info, please call 410-546-3205)

I have attached the poster that was distributed- feel free to help spread the word!

I am really excited- it is the perfect way to get ready for the newest Harry Potter movie! We used to go to the Little Italy Film festival in Baltimore and watching movies outside is a great way to spend a summer evening. Think about grabbing dinner from one of the great restaurants around downtown or pick up sandwiches from the deli to enjoy.

Please mark your calendar and I hope to see you there!

~Licia

(Harry Potter Fan)

Child Located After AMBER ALERT Issued

Delaware State Police, the United States Marshals Service and Mt Laurel, NJ, Police Department have located Zion Duprey early this morning. Zion had been reported abducted from Sussex County, DE over the weekend by his estranged father. U. S Marshals Service began working with state police detectives at Troop 4 in Georgetown shortly after his abduction. Marshals tracked his father, Angel D. Duprey, to a motel in Mt Laurel, NJ. With the help of the Mt Laurel Police Department, Zion was located and his father was taken into custody. Zion was in good health when he was located.

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On June 26, 2009 at approximately 9:41 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Boscovs Departent Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of two (2) shoplifters. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that employees of the business had observed the below two (2) suspects taking clothing from the store without making any attempts to pay for the clothing. When stopped, the suspects were also found to have property stolen from the Spencer Gifts Store. The property was recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED #1: Shauntey Nicole Singletary, 20 years of age Seaford, Delaware

ARRESTED #2: Heather Lynn Christopher, 20 years of age Seaford, Delaware

CHARGES (both):
Theft (under $ 500)
Theft (under # 100) (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200900022436

On June 26, 2009 at approximately 11:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on patrol in the area of South Division St. and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the traffic stop the driver was observed moving suspiciously within the vehicle. A K-9 was requested and responded from the Maryland State Police and made a positive indication on the vehicle for the presence of controlled dangerous substances. The vehicle was checked and the officers located a quantity of suspected marijuana in the vehicle.

ARRESTED: Michael Anthony Wood, 20 years of age Georgetown, Delaware

CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
Obstructing and hindering an investigation

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900022459

On June 27, 2009 at approximately 5:31 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to an intrusion alarm at the Delmarva Pharmacy on Belmont Avenue. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect exiting the business. The suspect was arrested and was found to be in possession of a quantity of medication taken from the business. A check of the business revealed that while in the business the suspect damaged equipment and property of the business. When arrested, the suspect was found to be in possession of a knife.

ARRESTED: Richard William Khanna, 49 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Malicious destruction of property
Possession of burglary tools
Theft (under $ 500)
Possession of a dangerous and deadly weapon

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900022495

On June 27, 2009 at approximately 2:09 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on Pearl Street for the report of a stolen motor vehicle. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim who advised that a suspect, known to the victim, had taken the victim’s vehicle keys and had taken the victim’s vehicle without permission. Salisbury officers located the stolen vehicle within minutes and placed the below listed suspect under arrest. The suspect was also found to be driving on a revoked and suspended driving license. The vehicle was returned to the owner.

ARRESTED: Dantoine Thomas Svainkier, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft of a motor vehicle
Theft (over $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900022534

National Holiday in Iraq

In case you didn't know, today is the deadline for US forces to withdraw from Iraqi cities and turn control over to the Iraqi police.

It is a day of victory, for us and for them. Iraq even declared today a national holiday - National Sovereignty Day.

US-led combat operations are due to end by September 2010, with all troops gone from Iraq by the end of 2011.

Both American and the Iraqi commanders say they are expecting al-Qaeda in Iraq and other groups to attempt to re-ignite sectarian tensions.

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The Condom

Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.

Arlene: What in the hell is that?

Jane: A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.

Arlene: Where did you get it?

Jane: You can get them at any pharmacy.

The next day, Arlene hobbles herself into the local pharmacy and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.

The pharmacist, obviously embarrassed, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80 years of age), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.

'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'

The pharmacist fainted.

New Eatery In Town

"The Hangout" located in The Market Place East Shopping Center. THE BEST hot wings around town, they use Angus burgers and real bacon for Bacon Cheeseburgers! Very good Cheese Steaks and Subs also. They are reasonably priced and very nice people own it..

Try them TODAY for lunch and support our local businesses.

UPDATE: This just in from a reader. Sign on the door says "closed for Summer vacation" ...reopening on July 6.

Rasmussen Presidential Approval Index Falls Below Zero For First Time

Well Folks,

It apparently only took six months to the day after the "Historic" inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama for this to occur... In Rasmussen Reports: Daily Presidential Tracking Poll, Mr. Obama's approval index has hit -2! This moves in concert with the falling poll numbers for his policies.

Health care is an example, Pew Research Center has some data on support for ObamaCare which shows the support is softening fast. (see here: Obama's Ratings Remain High Despite Some Policy Concerns)

With all the veiled Socialism that Obama is implementing with breakneck speed and vehemently denies yet has historical precedent for its implementation, is it any wonder that his numbers have reached this level? People are catching on...

The doorway to Socialism, is paved with the lives and freedoms that fall victim to the deception of National Healthcare. Of course, those that want to see this sort of thing here, DO NOT CARE for the opinions of the people, but they will sell you on it through notions of compassion for those that "have not" forgetting to mention that this compassion already exists, and many do not go without.

Ronald Reagan addressed this in as far back as 1961 and in this speech cited historical precedent as to the motives and agenda of Socialists like the Democrat Party and Mr. Obama.

Easy Removal Of Ticks

Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently), and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.

Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, "It worked!"

WILL DOUG GANSLER CONDONE WICOMICO COUNTY’S SHELL GAME?

Here’s the letter from the County’s school system asking Maryland’s Attorney General to rubber stamp the scheme hatched after the State Board of Education rejected the County’s request for waiver of the “maintenance of effort” required under State law in order to receive funding. As pointed out, the County budget for FY 2010 prepared by Rick Pollitt and adopted by the County Council would be Two Million Dollars short if the scheme is not allowed by the State to satisfy the requirement.

The letter describes how money in the Board’s “School Construction Savings Plan” – established to pay for work on schools – would be “used for payment on debt service on school construction projects” by the County.” Somehow, so goes the scheme, that would “fully fund Maintenance of Effort,” apparently because it would allow the County to use an equivalent amount that it would otherwise need to appropriate to pay that debt to instead increase the appropriation to the school system.

Obviously it’s a circular flow of the money – first from the Board to the County, then vice-versa, with no net increase in County funding of the system. The money being flowed out and back represents funding previously appropriated by the County in past budgets that is now being “returned” so it can be send back. It’s difficult if not impossible to treat it as the additional funding of the system that’s required for maintenance of effort.

What say you, Mr. Gansler?

Clocks

A man died and went to heaven. As he stood in front of St. Peter at the Pearly Gates, he saw a huge wall of clocks behind him.

He asked, "What are those clocks?"

St. Peter answered, "Those are Lie Clocks. Everyone on Earth has a Lie Clock. Every time you tell a lie, the hands on your clock will move."

"Oh," said the man, "whose clock is that?"

"That's Mother Teresa's. The hands have never moved, indicating that she never told a lie."

"Incredible," said the man, "and whose clock is that?"

St. Peter responded, "That's Abraham Lincoln's clock. The hands have moved
twice, telling us that Abe told only two lies in his life."

"Where's JR's clock?" asked the man.

"JR's clock is in Jesus' office. He's using it as a ceiling fan."

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Hebron Fireworks

Mr. Albero,

Just wanted to throw you an email asking you to post on your site to get the word out to anyone looking for a place to go on the 4th of July. As in years past the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department will be having our annual fireworks display on the evening of the 4th. The display will be put on by Mr. Bill Morrison of Bay Fireworks in the feild directly behind the carnival grounds. Ground to sky action can be seen by using the entrance directly behind the carnival grounds, I recommend bringing a chair or blanket. The fireworks can also be viewed from your car on Old Railroad Rd. or the lions club ball park area on West Church St. We will have a tent set up in the field and a mobile unit selling beverages, cotton candy, candy apples, caramel corn, lighted balloon, and other novelty items that evening.

Our carnival will also be running that evening from 5p.m. until 9p.m. earlier than our normal hours of 6:30p.m.-until due to the evening events. I encourage all to come out and have a night of fun with us at the carnival and stick around for the fireworks. Myself being involved with the fireworks since we started, believe that it is one of the best shows around. We are expecting a big crowd so I recommend getting a spot early, the show should start sometime between 9:30 and 10p.m. Any questions can be answered by calling the Hebron Fire Department @410-749-3090. On behalf of the Hebron Fire Department I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July and hope to see ya in Hebron.

Doug Parker
Hebron Vol. Fire Dept.

Delmarva Discovery Center Watercolor Class Schedule

Beginner Level I Watercolor Class Series
Morning (9AM -12 noon) or Evening Classes (6PM-9PM) - July 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3rd

Level II Beginner Class Series – Watercolor Landscape Classes:
Morning classes - Tuesdays: July 14, 21, 28, August 4 9:00am - 12:00pm
Evening classes - Thursdays: July 16, 23, 30, August 6 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Four class session fees - $40

Weekly Open Art Studio Sessions for Watercolorists of All Levels
Thursday mor ning sessions continue through the summer – 9:00-11:45 AM
Fee: $15 per session or $40 per month

Legislative Audit Report On University System Of Maryland

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UPDATE: Shooting at the Claymont Station

Claymont- The victim in this case is a 21-year-old male subject. He was shot a single time in the arm. His injuries are not considered life threatening, however, surgery is anticipated today.

At the time of the shooting, he was in this parking lot of the train station with his friends when he was approached by a male suspect. Preliminarily, the motive for this shooting appears to have been robbery.

The suspect is described as a black male, light to medium complexion, early 20’s, 5’10” to 6’00” tall, hair pulled back with a pony tail, unshaven, average build, who was not wearing a shirt and who was carrying a small handgun.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call 302-834-2630 ext. 205 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.


DSP News Release: Monday, June 29, 2009- Shooting at the Claymont Station Preliminary Release

Location of Incident: Parking lot of the Claymont Station, Claymont, Delaware

Date and Time of Occurrence: Monday, June 29, 2009, at approximately 9:30 p.m.

Suspect(s): None at this time

Resume: State Troopers are currently responding to a reported shooting which occurred in the parking lot of the Claymont Train Station.

Reports are that one male subject was shot. This individual was transported by a private vehicle to the Crozier Chester Hospital in Pennsylvania.

No additional information is available at this time. The next news release is expected to be sent out tomorrow once detectives have a chance to investigate this case.

Habitat Dedicates Green House

Here is a picture of the dedication with the house in the background.

Chris L. Barnes
Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County, Inc.

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