Missing: Greg Forte

Greg Forte was reported missing today. His family and friends are very worried. He was last seen last night at 10 pm in Fenwick Island. His car was found early today on the ocean side of S. Carolina Street in Fenwick Island. HIs car door was open, with his radio on and phone, and socks inside the car. His hat was later discovered out on the beach dunes. Please help find Greg! If anyone has ANY information please contact the Delaware Police Department.

600 Comments Today, Our Record Day Was 633

It won't be long before we break our record day in comments as well. I told you that you guys were keeping me extremely busy today. 633 comments was our best day ever.

Bill Duvall must be sitting there thinking to himself, Self, I didn't get that many comments in 6 months, let alone one day. We've come a long way there Bill/Self.

Thanks for participating folks. Maybe the Daily Times will look at these numbers and realize they don't get this volume of comments in a total month either. Why, because we're real time. Because we share information our readers want to know about, not articles with an agenda for Gary & Louise.

Times have changed and if there's one thing I have learned about referencing the difference between the MSM & Blogs it's the fact that MSM Reporters have yet to survive in the Blogging Industry, yet Bloggers are taking over the MSM. Go figure, right Folks. They complain about how we're not Reporters/Journalists, yet we're beating them hands down as one man shows.

After today's numbers, I'm convinced the Daily Times is toast. In fact, I recently learned they're not even printing their own newspaper any more. I'm told they're farming the work out with another Printing Company and not even using that $3,000,000.00 Press to print their daily paper. Very Interesting!

Royal Farms Open In Blizzard

I know most companies are blasted for remaining open, but I would like to thank the employees at Royal Farms in Hebron for remaining open all night tonight. They are taking good care of the plow drivers whose breaks are few and far between. Bless them for being there for our guys!

Tracy

Fruitland Update

City Hall will be closed on Thursday and there will be no trash pickup.

City of Salisbury State of Emergency, 6:45 pm Update

The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center has made contact with the Wicomico County Department of Emergency Management and requested assistance from the Maryland National Guard. The City has requested four (4) dump trucks, two (2) front end loaders, two (2) humvees and one (1) backhoe.

The City of Salisbury wants to reiterate that on this date at 2:00 pm, pursuant to Section 2.08 of the Salisbury City Code, Mayor James Ireton declared a state of emergency in the City. The provision of this section of the code states that the mayor “in the interest to public safety and welfare” can restrict vehicular traffic on city streets to vehicles that are under operation by essential personnel. Essential personnel shall include authorized personnel responding to the declared state of emergency, peace officers, emergency management or rescue personnel,
medical personnel, utility personnel, snow clearance and building and systems maintenance personnel, members of the media, carriers and drivers of commercial motor vehicles transporting commodities such as heating oil, propane, gasoline and salt, or staple grocery items to food stores, or deliveries of agricultural products necessary to maintain the life of livestock, and employees of critical 24/7 facilities such as health care facilities, commercial facilities and correctional institutions. Private sector businesses are strongly urged to consider the safety of their employees and the restriction of travel during this storm when deciding whether to remain in operation. Violations of this directive may result in the issuance of a civil citation with a fine penalty of up to $ 500.00.

The state of emergency remains in effect and due to the “white out” blizzard conditions, all snow removal vehicles have been pulled from city streets. Once the situation has become safe for operators of the vehicles, the City of Salisbury Public Works Division will resume snow removal beginning with the seven (7) designated primary snow removal routes. As these routes are cleaned, the snow removal will continue with residential areas.

During this snow event, the composition and weight of the snow has caused unsafe loading conditions on many business and residential roofs, primarily those that are flat. There are several methods utilized by Salisbury building inspectors to gauge the safety of a roof in these conditions. The building inspectors are warning residents to be aware of:
Windows and doors that are binding (do not operate properly)
Homeowners hear unusual noises, such as creaking or cracking
Homeowners observe leaks from ceiling areas
Homeowners see or observe new cracks in the ceiling
Ceiling tiles begin falling

What the homeowner can do to minimize further damage:

Remove snow from elevated decks
Minimize Ice build-up on HVAC system if located under rain gutters.

As this event develops, additional press releases will be made as needed.

What A Difference A Few Days Can Make

On 1-30-10 we had our first decent snow storm. Today I walked outside to see two of my vehicles had completely disappeared under the snow.

The snow that was on the roof of the Barn decided it wasn't going to stay there any more and fell right on top of the front end of these vehicles.

I happen to think its pretty cool. Now getting them out, that's an entirely different story. Thank goodness for that snow blower though!

SECU Closed On Thursday

SECU (State Employees Credit Union) will be CLOSED Thursday due to the weather. SECU ATM Kiosks will remain operational barring any network problems related to the storm or facility closure at their respective locations. Kiosks are located at the Ocean City Convention Center, UMES, Salisbury University, State Health Department in Cambridge, and at the SECU Branch in Salisbury. See www.secumd.org for any additional information.

We Just Broke Another Record Day And It's Only 5:30 PM

There's no question about it, Salisbury News is the Go To place to get your local news and information.

Man, you guys are keeping me busy today! The comments are also flying in, no time to count them at this point.

Tell your friends, your neighbors, family members and business associates. If you want up to the minute news and information, we're delivering it in real time, not a day or two later.

I can't wait to see what the totals will be for today! Stay warm, stay indoors and by all means stay off the roads.

Town Manager Says, "Please Follow Same Guidelines As The City Of Salisbury"

Town Manager John McDonald just called me and informed me he cannot get to a computer at this time but asks the residents of Fruitland to please follow the same guidelines that the City of Salisbury recently released.

STAY OFF THE ROADS, he said. He went on to say it's a complete mess out there.

STAY OFF THE ROADS!

Now that there's a State of Emergence in effect locally, I just received word on just how bad things are out there.

State Troopers are stuck just about everywhere. Vehicles are stuck all over the place and even snow plows can't get through any more. In fact, I was told, STAY OFF PITTSVILLE AND GUMBORO ROAD! It is impassable, period.

The snow drifts are now as high as the snow plows all over the County. If you or someone you know is stuck out there right now I'm told they are to abandon their vehicle and find a ride home, seriously.

Only big wreckers are out there trying to pull plows and emergency vehicles out first and then they'll get to everyone probably some time tomorrow. Folks, it's really bad out there, as you can see from the images above taken just a short while ago.

LATEST BLIZZARD WARNING

Maryland
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
329 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY...CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA329 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT ESTTONIGHT...

SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES.BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW COMBINED WITH STRONG SUSTAINED NORTHWEST WINDSOF 30 TO 40 MPH...WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL PRODUCE WHITEOUTCONDITIONS ACROSS THE MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE...AND ACCOMACK COUNTYIN VIRGINIA. EXPECT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF VISIBILITIES RESTRICTEDTO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 5 TO 6 INCHES IS EXPECTED IN THESOUTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA...WITH 7 TO 10 INCHES ACROSSTHE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA....INCLUDING NORTHERN DORCHESTER AND WICOMICO COUNTIES.


Delaware
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
157 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...FREEHOLD...SANDY HOOK...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST157 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT ESTTONIGHT...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.

A STRONG COASTAL STORM OFF THE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST EARLYTHIS AFTERNOON WILL CONTINUE INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES NORTHWARD INTOTHE EVENING. THE MIXED PRECIPITATION THAT FELL EARLIER TODAY HASCHANGED BACK TO ALL SNOW AS OF THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW WILLCONTINUE INTO TONIGHT AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TOINCREASE WITH GUSTS TO BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH. THESE STRONG WINDSAND HEAVY SNOWFALL WILL BRING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES...AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES. THE CONDITIONS WILLPERSIST INTO EARLY TONIGHT BEFORE TAPERING OFF. HOWEVER... WINDS
WILL CONTINUE TO BE STRONG THIS EVENING SO THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF BLOWING SNOW WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES AS WELL TONIGHT.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM 8 TO 16 INCHES INTO EARLY TONIGHT... WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS AWAY FROM THE COAST.

Serious Problems In Fruitland Shopping Center

The roof on the shopping center where Big Lots is located is having issues at the other end of the shopping center where the old furniture store used to be.

One of the interior walls that divided the furniture store and the shop next door has collapsed from the stress on the roof.

Firefighters are concerned that the windows might blow out of the building under pressure. I hear WBOC is on the scene, (Idiots). We held off this story for the past hour because we wanted confirmation. We had been told earlier that Big Lots had some problems and it turned out that just wasn't true.

Interesting how there was issues at the other end of the shopping center. Oh well, that's what's going on in the Fruitland area.

State Of Emergency

On this date at 2:00 pm, pursuant to Section 2.08 of the Salisbury City Code, Mayor James Ireton has declared a state of emergency in the City. “Any natural disaster …resulting in the death or injury of persons or the destruction of property to such an extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the health, safety, and welfare” is the section of code cited. Section 2.08.040 states that the mayor “in the interest to public safety and welfare can make the following orders:

Order the temporary closing of any and all streets, alleys and other public ways in the city
Issue such other orders as are imminently necessary for the protection of life and property.”

The staff of the Salisbury Emergency Operations Center has been activated and a further update on this situation will be released during a press conference at the Salisbury Police Department at 3:00 pm.

The National Weather Service has advised that the City of Salisbury is under blizzard conditions from 9:00 am until 12 midnight, with an expected snow accumulation of approximately 7 to 9 additional inches and winds gusts in excess of 45 miles per hour.

The state of emergency will be in effect at 2:00 pm, and due to the “white out” blizzard conditions, all snow removal vehicles have been pulled from removal activities.

The Wicomico County Department of Emergency Management has been notified of this action and the staff of the Salisbury Emergency Operations Center will be requesting assistance from Wicomico County as needed.

The Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is requesting that all members of the public refrain from driving in the city due to the current conditions. After 6:00 pm on this date, pursuant to the provisions cited in section 2.08.040 of the City code, vehicles operating on the roadway may be stopped and enforcement action may be taken.

Latest Postponements And Cancellations In Wicomico Schools

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL/MAKEUP DAYS
Closings due to inclement weather and poor road conditions on Dec. 21 and 22, Jan. 8, and Feb. 1 and 2 will be made up on the five days from Monday, June 14 through Friday, June 18, in accordance with the approved school calendar for 2009-2010. (June 16, 17 and 18 will be early dismissal days.) The Board will decide how to make up additional snow days on Feb. 3, 8, 9, 10 and 11. The calendar for this school year is still subject to change by weather closings and other factors.


CANCELLED, HIGH PERFORMANCE LEARNERS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Superintendent's Advisory Committee on High Performance Learners meeting scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11., has been cancelled. The committee will meet next on Thursday, Feb. 18, as scheduled.

POSTPONED, FRUITLAND PRIMARY
Fruitland Primary School's Jump Rope for Heart Event (scheduled for Friday, Feb. 12) has been postponed and rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 26.

POSTPONED, WICOMICO EARLY LEARNING CENTER
The Feb. 11 Sonic fund-raiser night for the Wicomico Early Learning Center has been postponed and will be rescheduled.

RESCHEDULED, SALISBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Salisbury Middle School dance that was scheduled for Feb. 12 has been rescheduled for Feb. 19. The parent-teacher basketball game will be rescheduled.

BOARD MEETING RESCHEDULED FOR FEB. 16
The Board of Education met Tuesday at 10 a.m. for a budget work session, but the closed session and the 1:30 p.m. monthly Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday were postponed. The February monthly Board meeting will now be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, preceded by a closed Board session. The Board will also meet in a work session at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 16 to continue working on the fiscal year 2011 budget.

RESCHEDULED, SUBSTITUTE TEACHER INTERVIEWS
The substitute interview session scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 10, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 from 1-3 p.m. in the Central Office Auditorium. Call 410-677-4542 for information.

RESCHEDULED, PEMBERTON ELEMENTARY SCIENCE NIGHT
Pemberton Elementary School's PTA Science Night has been moved from Tuesday, Feb. 9 to Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m.

CANCELLED, INFANTS AND TODDLERS PROGRAM EVENTS
The Tuesday, Feb. 9 evening sensory program at Wicomico Infants and Toddlers and the Wednesday, Feb. 10, Infants and Toddlers Program playgroup have been cancelled.

POSTPONED, PARKSIDE CTE SKILLSUSA COMPETITION
The annual SkillsUSA Competition hosted by Parkside CTE (the Department of Career & Technology Education at Parkside High) has been postponed twice and will be rescheduled. Schools have been closed for three days this week, and due to the prediction of more winter weather this weekend, the decision was made to reschedule the event for Tuesday, during the school day. On Feb. 9, students in automotive technology, carpentry, collision repair, computer assisted drafting and design
(CADD), computer network and repair, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, early childhood, electricity, electronics, firefighter/EMT, health occupations, high performance manufacturing, horticulture and turf management, HVAC, masonry, nursing assistant, plumbing and welding will showcase their skills during their local contests. Winners will go on to compete in the state SkillsUSA contest, and could even represent Wicomico at the national level. Last year, Wicomico sent several state winners to the national competition. All of the Wicomico students performed well in 2009 during the national competition. For information, please call Jim Maynard, SkillsUSA adviser, 410-677-5144.

POSTPONED, PITTSVILLE MCDONALD'S SPIRIT NIGHT
The Pittsville Elementary and Middle McDonald's Spirit Night that was scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 4 and rescheduled for Feb. 11 has been postponed and will be rescheduled.

POSTPONED, NORTHWESTERN ELEME Feb. 8) will be rescheduled.


Please note: Some of the rescheduled events below will be affected by the additional snow days this week. Please check back for updates.

INDOOR TRACK SCHEDULE, TENTATIVE
The reworked Indoor Track Schedule was tentative as of Wednesday and is subject to change based on the intensity of the next storm and any further school closings this week. Another update will come on Thursday.

-Tuesday and Wednesday Indoor Track Regional Meets are Postponed

-Thursday, Feb. 11: 1A Central and 1A East Teams Yet To Compete
(Washington, Mardela, Crisfield, Pocomoke and Snow Hill High Schools), Baltimore Armory, 4 p.m. (coaches meeting 3:30 p.m.)

-Monday, Feb. 15: 2A Central Regional Meet with 2A East Teams Yet To Compete (Easton, Parkside, Wicomico, Calvert and Patuxent High Schools), Prince George’s Sports Complex, 11 a.m. (coaches meeting 10:30 a.m.)

RESCHEDULED, PARKSIDE SPORTS BOOSTERS EVENT
The Parkside Sports Boosters' Annual Basket/Bag Bingo originally scheduled for Jan. 30 and rescheduled for Feb. 6 has now been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 20.

POSTPONED, MARDELA MIDDLE AND HIGH TECHNOLOGY FESTIVAL
The Mardela Middle and High School Technology Festival that was scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 11, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25.

POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED, JMB THE SHIVERING SEVEN POLAR PLUNGE
Due to the winter weather, the Super Bowl morning polar plunge by The Shivering Seven of James M. Bennett High has been rescheduled for 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, on the 62nd Street beach in Ocean City. The team will take the plunge in the name of 4STEPS Therapeutic Riding Program, a non-profit organization committed to enriching the lives of children and adults with disabilities through safe, therapeutic interaction with horses

POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED, DELMAR ELEMENTARY TALENT SHOW
The Delmar Elementary School PTA Talent Show that was scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 18, has been rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. because the recent school closings have interfered with the rehearsal schedule.

CANCELLED, DESTINATION IMAGINATION INSTANT CHALLENGE DAY
The Destination ImagiNation (DI) Instant Challenge Day that was scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, at Salisbury Middle School has been cancelled.

RESCHEDULED, NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY
The North Salisbury Elementary Grade 3 Magnet "Fables and Fairy Tales" presentation that was set for Friday, Feb. 5, will now take place on Friday, Feb. 19.

POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED, ALL SHORE BAND AUDITIONS
The Eastern Shore Band Directors Association has rescheduled the 2010 All Shore Band Auditions for Saturday, Feb. 20, at Easton Middle School. (These auditions were originally scheduled for Jan. 30 with a snow date
of Feb. 6.) On the 20th, registration will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. ONLY. Auditions begin at 9:30 a.m. There are other events at Easton Middle on that day, so it may be necessary to park across the street at St. Mark's Church.

POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED, ALL SHORE CHORUS AUDITIONS
Due to inclement weather, the All Shore Chorus Auditions that were scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6, at Mace's Lane Middle School in Cambridge have been rescheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13.

Lost Dogs

Everybody who lives in Salisbury anywhere near Nanticoke Rd. please help me!! My dogs got out of the house this morning at about 11:30 and are nowhere to be found..

They both have on red nylon collars and answer to the names Kiba and Yuuki. Any help you can give me would be much appreciated My number is 302 943 5617 Thank you-Katie

Disney On Ice Cancels Thursday Evening And Friday Morning Performances Due To Weather

DISNEY ON ICE presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo
FEB 11TH 7:30 PM and FEB. 12th 10:30 AM PERFORMANCES CANCELLED
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER Tickets May Be Refunded or Exchanged for Alternate Performances

Salisbury, MD — February 10, 2010 – Due to inclement weather the Thursday, February 11th 7:30 p.m. and Friday, February 12th 10:30 a.m. performances of Disney On Ice presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center have been cancelled. Refunds or exchanges for canceled performance will be issued at the original point of purchase, or through the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center office.

The show will open on Friday, Feb. 12th at 7:30pm and all weekend performances at Wicomico Youth & Civic Center are expected to commence as planned. Patrons should visit www.wicomicociviccenter.org or call 410-548-4911 (or 410-548-4906) for up to date information.

An additional performance has been added on Monday, Feb 15th at 4:30pm. Tickets for purchase and exchange will be available for this added performance starting Friday at noon. Excellent seats are available!

Patrons are encouraged to exchange or re-purchase tickets for another performance this weekend. Every effort will be made to exchange your ticket for the same price level and comparable seat. For tickets, please visit www.wicomicociviccenter.org or call (410) 548-4911. Ticket prices are $17 and $30 VIP.


DISNEY ON ICE presents Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Feb. 12 – 15th
Remaining Show Times:
Friday, Feb. 12th- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Feb. 13th - 11:00 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday Feb 14th - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday Feb. 15th- 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

# # #
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 65 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Feld Motor Sports, Disney On Ice and Disney Live!. For more information, please visit www.disneyonice.com. Members of the media are encouraged to visit the Press Room at www.feldentertainment.com.

THE DAILY TIMES VERSES SBYNEWS

Today I couldn't help but to notice the stark contrast in media spin between The Daily Times verses SBYnews. Upon reading the DT section - Our View - Salisbury Has A Growth Industry - it tries to shed light on an extremely dark subject - Salisbury University's massive expansion. The article then goes on and tries to justify that SU's continued construction - (I say economic destruction) - is an economic asset for our locality.

My own humble opinion - is that SU is really creating a burden on our tax structure.
I'll try to clarify this point by posing the following questions:

1. Did not SU dislocate 'private businesses' and thus take under its governmental umbrella private lands which were previously adding to the public coffers through annual real estate taxes?

2. Did not SU discourage private employment verses public employment by helping to eradicate those businesses which - incidentially- contributed a significant portion to social security, sales taxes, inventory taxes, state and federal income taxes. Not to mention the personal income tax revenues that were derived from actually 'creating something'.

3. Did not SU significantly contribute to help strain our City and County's infrastructural resources -(sewer, water, police, fire protection) - by making room for a significant increase in our areas population? Not to mention the environmental ramifications - such as a No. 2 fuel oil spill that just so happened to work its way to the Wicomico River.

4. Was it not taxpayers money that helped to fund these land aquisitions and capital improvements that otherwise would have been funded through the private sector?

And people wonder why SBYnews is 'knocking the socks off' of The Daily Times. Its liberal progressive attitudes like these that helps to bring the masses to the - 'real deal' - SBYnews.

Blizzard Conditions - stay off roads

I had to get my kids from my parents house from Willards and get back home eastbound. Here's a few pics from Willards to the Berlin area. Many roads have snowdrifts on the roadway, including Rt. 5o. Please stay off the road...nothing's open anyway!

Latest Blizzard Warning

MARYLAND
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
1257 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY...CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA 1257 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING...AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES. BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW COMBINED WITH STRONG SUSTAINED NORTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL PRODUCE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE WARNED AREA. EXPECT A PROLONGED PERIOD OF
VISIBILITIES RESTRICTED TO LESS THAN A QUARTER MILE.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 5 TO 6 INCHES IS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA...WITH 7 TO 9 INCHES ACROSS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA....INCLUDING NORTHERN DORCHESTER AND WICOMICO COUNTIES.

DELAWARE
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
157 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

KENT-INLAND SUSSEX-DELAWARE BEACHES-WESTERN MONMOUTH-EASTERN MONMOUTH-OCEAN-CUMBERLAND-ATLANTIC-CAPE MAY-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-SOUTHEASTERN BURLINGTON-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...DOVER...GEORGETOWN...REHOBOTH BEACH...
FREEHOLD...SANDY HOOK...JACKSON...MILLVILLE...HAMMONTON...
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE...OCEAN CITY...ATLANTIC CITY...
LONG BEACH ISLAND...WHARTON STATE FOREST 157 PM EST WED FEB 10 2010

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

A BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT.

A STRONG COASTAL STORM OFF THE SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY COAST EARLY THIS AFTERNOON WILL CONTINUE INTENSIFY AS IT MOVES NORTHWARD INTO THE EVENING. THE MIXED PRECIPITATION THAT FELL EARLIER TODAY HAS CHANGED BACK TO ALL SNOW AS OF THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE SNOW WILL CONTINUE INTO TONIGHT AND BE HEAVY AT TIMES. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
INCREASE WITH GUSTS TO BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH. THESE STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY SNOWFALL WILL BRING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED VISIBILITIES... AND BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT TIMES. THE CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST INTO EARLY TONIGHT BEFORE TAPERING OFF. HOWEVER... WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE STRONG THIS EVENING SO THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF BLOWING SNOW WITH REDUCED VISIBILITIES AS WELL TONIGHT.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO RANGE FROM 8 TO 16 INCHES INTO EARLY TONIGHT... WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS AWAY FROM THE COAST.

NEAR-BLIZZARD OR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS ARE RARE FOR OUR AREA... SO IT IS LIKELY THAT PEOPLE WILL NOT REALIZE THE PERIL THAT EXISTS IN VENTURING OUT IN SUCH STORMS. LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE... AND DRIVING WILL BE HAZARDOUS AT BEST DURING THIS WINTER STORM TODAY AND EARLY TONIGHT. IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT TRAVEL BE CURTAILED DUE TO THE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS... AND ONLY DRIVE IF IT IS TRULY AN EMERGENCY SITUATION.

A BLIZZARD WARNING MEANS SEVERE WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. FALLING AND BLOWING SNOW WITH STRONG WINDS AND POOR VISIBILITIES ARE LIKELY. THIS WILL LEAD TO WHITEOUT CONDITIONS... MAKING TRAVEL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. DO NOT TRAVEL.
IF YOU MUST TRAVEL... HAVE A WINTER SURVIVAL KIT WITH YOU. IF YOU GET STRANDED... STAY WITH YOUR VEHICLE.

WBOC Wants You To Deliver

Joe,

"WBOC is asking folks to post phots of an accident on facebook i think that is a crazy thing to ask for....

what bad taste.....

you need to check it out.

WBOC TV 16 Delmarva's News Leader If you happened to have taken photos or video of a 20-car pileup that occurred earlier this afternoon on Route 113 in Berlin, please post them on this page. Thanks!"

Wicomico County Schools Closed Thursday

"Thursday, February 11th : Schools Closed, 2 hour delay for central staff."

Delmar, A Community That Notoriously Comes Together In A Time Of Need

As mentioned earlier today, things were touch and go, (roof wise) at the Delmar Fire Department. The call went out for help and without hesitation locals and other Fire Departments came to the rescue and the roof was saved. Greenwood Fire Department arrived with several snow blowers and everyone teamed up to get the snow and ice removed as quickly as possible.

A special thanks goes out to Wayne Barrell for sending these images and making the calls to those he knew he could depend on.

Station 7 To The Rescue

Yesterday morning I received a call from a woman in Strawberry Village who was in distress. She has two handicapped children at her home and snow plows had blocked her in. She called and asked if there was any way I could help.

At the time there was no way I could get out her way so I picked up the phone and called Todd Wampler, (Owner of Station 7 Restaurant) and asked him if there was anyone out that way that could pitch in and help this woman out.

Without any hesitation Todd said, what's the address Joe. I gave it to him and asked him if he could please let me know if they were able to take care of her.

Within no time at all I received a call back from Todd explaining how he and one other individual from Station 7 had gone to her home and cleared the snow.

So Thank You Todd & Station 7 Restaurant. Good people doing good things for others!

Snow Removal Companies

Folks, I have added the list of snow removal companies on the bottom right hand side of the Blog. I will leave this up for your convenience until things have cleared up.

Please use this list to price out each job request and understand these companies are very busy. If you are handicapped you may contact me directly at 410-430-5349 or alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and we will do our best to get to you are remove your snow for free. We cannot do gravel driveways.

The New American Dream

Delmarva Power At Your Service

"Power line down on Whitehaven Road. Delmarva Power just spent 2 hours splicing a broken wire on Whitehaven Road. No face masks in this weather, cranking wires into place. These are some tough guys out there. Line is up and with any luck we might have power.They are headed back to the sub station."

Mandy

Are You Angered By The Slow Snow Removal?

Today the daily times has an article about the angry masses, upset by the slow snow removal. Do you agree with this article? Are YOU upset with the sssllllooowwww snow removal? After all, we usually don't see the number of inches, I mean feet, that we recently and continue to get.

What has the Daily Rag done to help clear our community? We've seen what Joe Albero has done.

If you read the article, they only quote one person as complaining.

Once again, the Daily Rag tries to stir the pot, trying to upset the masses against the current mayor. Thankfully we have SBYNEWS to bring us the real news!

Only In Pennsylvania

People in Schuylkill County have a warped sense of humor.

It must be something in the coal-infused water.

This is the pull off at SR 61 and Adamsdale Rd.

A deer was hit there.

The couch was dumped there previously.

Day two the deer was on the couch.

Day three the end table and lamp showed up.

Day four the TV and TV stand showed up.

The Trooper had to call PENN DOT because of all the people stopping to take pictures.

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE SIGN.

The cardboard caption in front of the deer on the couch reads,

"Sorry Hunters.

Obama ruined healthcare.

We can't afford to have injured hunters on our conscience,

so I'm staying home!

Sorry,

the Deer."

Rt. 50 In Willards Shut Down

We have been informed they have closed down Rt. 50 in Willards at Powellville Road due to a vehicle accident. We're not sure if it's east bound, west bound or both. We'll try to find out and update this Post.

SAM'S CLUB AND WAL-MART CLOSED

We just received word that Sam's Club and WalMart North have closed their doors. Hat tip to both these companies. No one should be out in this mess and now you know not to go there.

Illiteracy In Louisiana ?

How would you pronounce this child's name?



She spells her name "Le-a"

So how would YOU pronounce her name?

Leah? ......................NO.
Lee - A? ................. NOPE.
Lay - a? ............ NOT A CHANCE.
Lei?...........NICE TRY, BUT GUESS AGAIN!




This child attends a school in Livingston Parish, LA.

Her mother is irate because everyone is getting her child's name wrong.

She says it's pronounced "Ledasha."

When the Mother was asked how in the world she figured

it should be pronounced that way, she said,

"cause the dash don't be silent!"

So, if you see a name come across your desk like this,

please remember to pronounce the dash.

Fudging Jobless Statistics: Conflicting Government Measurements Skew Rate

Last week's new unemployment numbers were bittersweet. At the same time the Bureau of Labor Statistics was declaring that the unemployment rate had declined slightly, to 9.7 percent, the government also was announcing that the economy had lost about 824,000 more jobs during the recession from April 2008 to March 2009 than Americans previously had been told. If this sounds like bureaucratic doublespeak, it is.

The government doesn't really know the exact number of people with or without jobs. The number reported each month is based on surveys, and surveys often can have methodology issues. As it turns out, the surveys estimating the number of people with jobs reported over the past couple of years suffered from some really big problems. That's where government falsely claiming 824,000 more jobs than actually existed comes into play. Unfortunately, those adjustments have so far been made only through March 2009, and there are strong reasons to believe the survey data since then also need to be adjusted downward.

No one will know what the error rate has been with the establishment survey from April to December 2009 until the numbers are revised again in February 2011, three months after the 2010 midterm elections. But a great deal of skepticism seems warranted. The establishment survey assumes that new firms generated almost a million new jobs over those nine months. At the same time, the household survey just happens to show that about a million more jobs were lost than the survey of firms indicates.

The Obama administration has focused continually on the establishment survey in making its claims about changes in the jobs numbers, but this data can be quite misleading. The bottom line is that job losses are likely to be worse than reported, not better. Future jobs claims from the White House should be taken with a grain of salt.

More from the Washington Times

Multiple Vehicle Accident

There has been a multiple car pile up with injuries on 113 just south of Berlin.

Current Travel Conditions On The Eastern Shore

Hi Joe,

Your probably getting lots of these emails but just in case....

I have just come back from the north end of Salisbury and the roads are bad. The wind is blowing snow so that it is almost like a white-out. I've never actually been in a white-out but at times you can't see in front of you. On the 13 bypass, I saw quite a few snow plows, so they are trying to keep the road clear as best they can. The pics are of Jackson Rd in Salisbury but it kind of gives you an idea of the what the back roads look like.

Shannon Polczynski

Going Outdoors? Layer Up!

Dress to suit the weather.
Stay dry.
Stay Warm.

How to do it.

1. Layers are best. Dress in several thinner layers, rather than a few thick ones. More air is trapped between layers (insulation) and layers can be unzipped or removed to closely adjust the heat inside when it rises with activity or outside temperature change.
2. Base layer. The best base layer (top and/or bottom) provides insulation and moisture-wicking. Sweating and having the moisture stay on your body will make you feel colder. Wicking it away to the next layer will help you stay warmer. The best fabrics are thin to thick weight polyesters, form fitting. The worst fabric is cotton; it traps and holds moisture against the skin, making you lose body heat and feel clammy.
3. Next layers. Depending on weather, one or more layers of poly, wool, nylon, fleece, etc. Again, avoid cotton, even as the outside layer. Remember to layer the legs, too.
4. The shell. A coat, parka or jacket. Definitely windproof and at least water resistant. One that's insulated will give you more protection from the cold. Don't wear rubber or plastic as a shell layer; it will trap moisture inside, and once you get wet, you'll get cold. A coat/jacket with a hood will help keep head and neck warm and dry.
5. A scarf. This is one item that few people think to use, but it's one of the best tools to keep your body heat in, and it can be almost infinitely adjusted, even over your face. Fleece or wool are best.
6. A hat. Protecting the head from heat loss is really important. Uncovered, your head and neck are where up to 80% of your body heat can be lost. Insulation and wind resistance are both important in a hat. Cover your ears in cold, windy weather and you'll thank yourself later.
7. Gloves. Wind/water resistance and good insulation will keep you warm. A thin layer glove under an insulated mitten are the warmest protective combination.
8. Shoes/boots. Waterproof and insulated will keep you comfortable in cold weather. But once even a waterproof boot becomes wet, it from the inside instead of the outside, the insulating qualities will be compromised. When purchasing, choose a size to accommodate the thickness of socks you'll wear; it might not be the same size you wear in other shoes. Take the socks with you to the shoe store for a good fit.
9. Socks. Layer up. A thin pair of poly liners with one or more pairs off wool socks will not only keep your feet warmer and drier, but will reduce the possibility of blisters. Fleece socks can be a good choice, too. But cotton is not a good idea as a winter sock – it gets wet, doesn't provide insulation when it does, and will bunch up and cause blisters. When layering socks, the fit inside your boot should be comfortable. A tight fit means cold feet later.

If you get wet while outdoors in cold weather, it's time to get dry before you get cold.

Stay dry, stay warm, stay safe.

City Of Salisbury State of Emergency

City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center

State of Emergency

On this date at 2:00 pm, pursuant to Section 2.08 of the Salisbury City Code, Mayor James Ireton has declared a state of emergency in the City. “Any natural disaster …resulting in the death or injury of persons or the destruction of property to such an extent that extraordinary measures must be taken to protect the health, safety, and welfare” is the section of code cited. Section 2.08.040 states that the mayor “in the interest to public safety and welfare can make the following orders:

Order the temporary closing of any and all streets, alleys and other public ways in the city
Issue such other orders as are imminently necessary for the protection of life and property.”

The staff of the Salisbury Emergency Operations Center has been activated and a further update on this situation will be released during a press conference at the Salisbury Police Department at 3:00 pm.

The National Weather Service has advised that the City of Salisbury is under blizzard conditions from 9:00 am until 12 midnight, with an expected snow accumulation of approximately 7 to 9 additional inches and winds gusts in excess of 45 miles per hour.

The state of emergency will be in effect at 2:00 pm, and due to the “white out” blizzard conditions, all snow removal vehicles have been pulled from removal activities.

The Wicomico County Department of Emergency Management has been notified of this action and the staff of the Salisbury Emergency Operations Center will be requesting assistance from Wicomico County as needed.

The Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is requesting that all members of the public refrain from driving in the city due to the current conditions. After 6:00 pm on this date, pursuant to the provisions cited in section 2.08.040 of the City code, vehicles operating on the roadway may be stopped and enforcement action may be taken.

It May Be Time To Get Off The Roads Sooner Than You Think!

Folks, we had been receiving messages about a possible fine if you're on the road after 2:00 PM today. We did some research and while this is not in effect at the moment, "once declared, tickets can be issued to those in violation."

If you're a business owner, know that WE had been told this may go into effect by 2:00 PM today. To confirm this information contact your local Law Enforcement Agencies. That's how I got my information.

GET OFF THE ROADS!

Portion Of Bypass Shut Down

Southern entrance to Bypass shut down to north bound traffic due to number of vehicles off the road.

God Bless Our Eastern Shore Farmers

Black Lab Found In Delmar

Hi Joe,

I just found a black lab (with a white patch on her belly) in Delmar in Bridgewood Estates. She is super nice, we have brought her in from the cold but we can't keep her. She is a happy dog! We have a dog that is a little jealous at the moment. So we won't be able to keep her for long.

Thanks for any help.

Tracy

They can call me at 443-366-4403 if this is their dog.


Forgot to add, she was found with a red collar and a leash that was obviously broken off. We have tried a few neighbors with no luck.

Congressional Candidate Andy Harris: Moving Forward And Gaining Steam

Off and Running...

Last month the Andy Harris for Congress campaign kicked off with four stops throughout Maryland's First District. I began the day in Bel Air with an enthusiastic crowd that came out on a cold morning to show their support. Then on to Annapolis where the Maryland Republican Party headquarters was filled to capacity with nearly all of the Republican elected officials from Anne Arundel County and many, many friends. Next stop was Easton, where I was greeted by citizens and small business owners who want a representative in Washington that will bring common sense and fiscal sanity to Congress. And the final stop of the day was Salisbury where my good friends from around the lower shore pledged to work hard through November to elect me as their next Congressman.

Thank you for making the kick off for Andy Harris for Congress a tremendous success. Your support of our campaign to improve the economy, health care and our national security is the most important part of this endeavor. I am incredibly grateful for the support I am gaining every day from citizens like you who care about the issues we face and making a better future for us, our children and our grandchildren.

It was a fantastic way to begin my campaign surrounded by hundreds of supporters fired up and ready to work hard to restore our shared values in Washington by electing a new member of Congress who is dedicated to bringing prosperity back to the District and the nation.

Please join me and the many Marylanders that have signed on to help. Get involved today here.

Ellen Sauerbrey Joins Harris for Congress as Campaign Chair

You are the first to know about the addition of someone I respect to the campaign who has fought to improve Maryland for many years. Ellen Sauerbrey has joined Andy Harris for Congress as our campaign chair. She will bring her leadership, experience and knowledge of the issues Marylanders care most about to the campaign. This is an important development considering my campaign is centered around the voters in the District rather than the powerful Washington interests. Few have worked as long and as hard as Ellen to take on those powerful interests while working to cut taxes and promote job creation for the citizens of the state. I'm proud to have her on the team and know that her input will be invaluable to our success.

We Have the Momentum...

Exciting news about the momentum we are building! Recently I was named the most likely Republican challenger to defeat an incumbent Democrat in the nation by the Washington Post's "The Fix" column. "The Fix" also named Maryland's First District as the fifth most competitive district in the country. Read it here.

My campaign has received the endorsement of nearly all elected Republicans from the General Assembly that represent parts of the district and the only two Republican county executives in Maryland.

The National Republican Congressional Committee ranked me as one of their top challengers in the new "Young Guns" program, which ranks GOP challengers across the nation.

Stuart Rothenberg, author of the "Rothenberg Report" and one of the leading Congressional race observers in Washington, just a month ago said that he would not rate any challenger race better than a "toss-up" until much later in the year. But after the election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts, he changed his mind, and now rates my race as "tilt Republican" - a very important development in a challenger race.

The momentum we are building has been significant and is bringing on board Republicans, Democrats and Independents in the District who know that our nation is on the wrong track and are supporting me to steer us back.

We have to continue working hard because Nancy Pelosi and her liberal allies and lobbyist friends have already begun funneling money to my opponent so that she can continue to have control over how our District votes.

I cannot do this without you and will take you, and the issues you care most about, with me to Washington come November.

Maryland and Washington...More of the Same

The Maryland General Assembly session began three weeks ago with the state once again facing a $3 billion budget deficit and billion dollar deficits projected until at least 2015 (the farthest the state will project out on fiscal issues.) The deficit over the next four years will be at least $8.4 billion, which doesn't include all of the new programs the majority in Annapolis will be trying to pass over the next 65 days. As a State Senator, since the first day I was elected to office I have fought to stop the reckless spending in Annapolis, instill fiscal responsibility in the halls of our state capitol and be an unwavering advocate for Maryland families, small businesses and citizens. I will bring that same commitment to Washington, which clearly needs it.

Just last week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to raise the country's debt ceiling to a record $1.9 trillion! This was done as Congressional Democrats seek to pass another stimulus that they're disingenuously calling a jobs bill. In fact, the proposal being discussed in Washington would be anti-jobs, leading to more government borrowing to finance debt which will further stifle lending to private sector employers who can't find the loans to expand their businesses and create new jobs. The growing debt burden is bankrupting the nation. Americans are demanding a return to fiscal conservatism in our nation's capitol. This is why I believe that together we will be successful in November.

While there are some proposals that I would support in the legislation, including extending credit to small businesses and tax cuts, the sudden focus by Congressional Democrats and the White House on jobs is a direct result of the millions of Americans who have stood up to say "enough is enough!" While it is encouraging that Congressional leaders have put aside the publicly-opposed health care and cap-and-trade bills for now to concentrate on what American taxpayers really want to see done, this turnabout by national Democrats can only be ascribed to their desire to stay in power and survive the 2010 mid-term elections. This is why we need to remain vigilant and elect true taxpayer and small business advocates to Congress to replace the conservative-in-name-only incumbents that will soon be back to voting the way Nancy Pelosi dictates, not according to the citizens of the District.

Be a Harris Grassroots Leader...

My campaign now has volunteer coordinators in nearly every county in the District. We are mobilizing more every day. But we need all the help we can get! Sign up today and join me at our grassroots meeting on Saturday, February 13, 2010 in Kent Island. For more information, email me at info@andyharris.com.

I hope you and your family are staying safe and warm from the snow.

Today's Survey Question

Are You Working Today?

Yes Or No

OBAMA'S SECURITY CZAR GOES BONKERS FOR BARACK!

Posted February 09, 2010 in USA TODAY editorial

Opposing view: 'We need no lectures'
By John Brennan

Politics should never get in the way of national security. But too many in Washington are now misrepresenting the facts to score political points, instead of coming together to keep us safe.
Immediately after the failed Christmas Day attack, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was thoroughly interrogated and provided important information. Senior counterterrorism officials from the White House, the intelligence community and the military were all actively discussing this case before he was Mirandized and supported the decision to charge him in criminal court.

The most important breakthrough occurred after Abdulmutallab was read his rights, a long-standing FBI policy that was reaffirmed under Michael Mukasey, President Bush's attorney general. The critics who want the FBI to ignore this long-established practice also ignore the lessons we have learned in waging this war: Terrorists such as Jose Padilla and Saleh al-Mari did not cooperate when transferred to military custody, which can harden one's determination to resist cooperation.

It's naive to think that transferring Abdulmutallab to military custody would have caused an outpouring of information. There is little difference between military and civilian custody, other than an interrogator with a uniform. The suspect gets access to a lawyer, and interrogation rules are nearly identical.

Would-be shoe bomber Richard Reid was read his Miranda rights five minutes after being taken off a plane he tried to blow up. The same people who criticize the president today were silent back then.

Cries to try terrorists only in military courts lack foundation. There have been three convictions of terrorists in the military tribunal system since 9/11, and hundreds in the criminal justice system — including high-profile terrorists such as Reid and 9/11 plotter Zacarius Moussaoui.

This administration's efforts have disrupted dozens of terrorist plots against the homeland and been responsible for killing and capturing hundreds of hard-core terrorists, including senior leaders in Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia and beyond — far more than in 2008. We need no lectures about the fact that this nation is at war.

Politically motivated criticism and unfounded fear-mongering only serve the goals of al-Qaeda. Terrorists are not 100-feet tall. Nor do they deserve the abject fear they seek to instill. They will, however, be dismantled and destroyed, by our military, our intelligence services and our law enforcement community. And the notion that America's counterterrorism professionals and America's system of justice are unable to handle these murderous miscreants is absurd

.
John Brennan is Assistant to the President and Deputy National Security Advisor for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.

UPDATED WEATHER ADVISORY FEBRUARY 10, 2010:

OCEAN CITY UNDER BLIZZARD WARNING

OC public safety officials are advising citizens that Ocean City is now under a blizzard warning until midnight tonight, with possible snow accumulation totaling between 6 – 10 inches, strong
sustained West to Northwest winds of 30 to 40 MPH with gusts to 50 are also possible. The Ocean City Public Works Department has been fully mobilized and will be plowing and salting Ocean City streets. Ocean City officials ask citizens and motorists to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing for several days after the conclusion of this storm. This will increase the likelihood of icing to occur on Ocean City roads. Before operating
motor vehicles, citizens should ensure their windows and mirrors have been cleared of ice and
snow. Citizens should use caution when driving, reduce speed, and maintain adequate distance
between their vehicle and other vehicles on the road. Ensure everyone in the vehicle you are
operating is wearing their seat belts. Maryland law specifically requires that children under the
age of 8 years old weighing less than 65 pounds use a child-safety seat. For children who do not
require child-safety seats and are under the age of 13 years, it is recommended the child be
positioned in the rear seat of the vehicle. Maryland law requires anyone under the age of 16 years old to be restrained by a seat belt.

During this next weather event, OC Police and Fire Department personnel will actively patrol the town. If you need emergency assistance, call Ocean City Communications Center at 410-723-6600. If your phone service is not operating, police and fire department personnel will be operating four-wheel-drive vehicles and can be flagged down.

Pax Americana

Click HERE.

In this original "Futurementary", reported looking back at history from the year 2030, a terror attack on Los Angeles in 2008 leads to a state of martial law under George W. Bush. But an unlikely hero saves the day--and the U.S. democracy. A scary trip into what could have been, or is maybe on its way to being. 11 minutes.

Remember, this is fiction.

A production of The Liberty News Group. (www.libertynewstv.com)

Joe Albero Blows The Roof Off The Delmar & Fruitland Fire Department

Last night I received a call asking if there was any way possible I could get over to the Delmar Fire Department with my snow blower. Folks, Delmar had snowflakes 3/4 of an inch big last night and it was coming down in ice form, not soft flakes.

Because of the heavy snow, freezing rain and water on the roof of the Firehouse, the roof was showing signs of stress and they needed the snow removed immediately.

The Delmar Fire Department came to my home and picked me up, along with my snow blower. We arrived and quickly loaded the snow blower, (along with a few others) onto the Ladder Truck and raised them to the roof.

We spent a couple hours throwing snow off the roof and another call for help came in needing assistance at the Fruitland Fire Department with the same issues.

The Chief asked if I'd be willing to head over to Fruitland and since we had thrown most of the snow off Delmar's roof, I agreed and the Fire Chief from Fruitland came over and picked me up.

Within two hours we had the roof completely cleared off in Fruitland and they too were safe from any structural damage. The conditions in Fruitland was very different. Mostly rain mixed with a few flakes but it amazed me the difference withing such a close radius.

I have determined exactly why Firefighters live a shorter life than you and I. It's because of all the good food these guys eat. Fresh coffee, incredible donuts, dumplings, oyster fritters, you name it, these guys just eat far too well. LOL

Wayne Barrell took some photos last night and said he'd forward them over to me to Post. While this wasn't something I had planned on my evening schedule, it was an absolute pleasure working with all of these Firefighters in an attempt to secure their second homes. The snow was very wet and heavy and doing a job like this by hand would have taken 20 hours, far more donuts and without a doubt 10 times the coffee.

I returned home around midnight last night and had no problem whatsoever sliding into bed and falling asleep within seconds.

Salisbury News Had Yet Another Record Day Yesterday

Yesterday we received a massive amount of traffic, all without any special links from other Websites such as, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun and the like.

Salisbury News continues to grow and as I mentioned in the past, our new viewers keep coming back.

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Thanks for visiting.

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Blizzard Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA
901 AM EST WED FEB 10 2010

DORCHESTER-WICOMICO-SOMERSET-INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CAMBRIDGE...SALISBURY...CRISFIELD...PRINCESS ANNE...SNOW HILL...OCEAN CITY...CHINCOTEAGUE...WALLOPS ISLAND...MELFA 901 AM EST WED FEB 10 2010

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN WAKEFIELD HAS ISSUED A BLIZZARD WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT. THE WINTER STORM WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

A MIXTURE OF SLEET AND SNOW WILL QUICKLY CHANGE OVER TO ALL SNOW LATE THIS MORNING...THEN CONTINUE TO SNOW THROUGH THIS EVENING. SNOW WILL BE HEAVY AT TIMES. BANDS OF HEAVY SNOW COMBINED WITH STRONG SUSTAINED WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS OF 30 TO 40 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH WILL PRODUCE WHITEOUT CONDITIONS ACROSS THE WARNED AREA.

EXPECT VISIBILITIES TO BE RESTRICTED TO LESS THAN A QUARTER OF A MILE IN THE HEAVIER BANDS OF SNOW.

TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 5 TO 6 INCHES IS EXPECTED IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA...WITH 7 TO 9 INCHES ACROSS THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE WARNING AREA....INCLUDING NORTHERN DORCHESTER AND WICOMICO COUNTIES.

Obama Says Bipartisanship, But What He Wants Is GOP Surrender

Unannounced, President Obama took to the lectern in the White House briefing room yesterday to give a personal readout of his meeting earlier with congressional leaders of both parties.

"Despite the political posturing that often paralyzes this town, there are many issues upon which we can and should agree, he said.

He's appealing for a spirit of bipartisanship - urging Democrats and Republicans alike "to put aside matters of party for the good of the country."

It's a familiar refrain from U.S. presidents who can't get their way in Congress.

What these presidential appeals for bipartisanship always mean is: do it my way.

Mr. Obama said he "won't hesitate to embrace a good idea from my friends in the minority party." But he wants his way. He wants his energy policy enacted along with his jobs bill, his financial regulatory reform and his health care plan.

And if the opposition continues to block his objectives, he said he "won't hesitate to condemn what I consider to be obstinacy that's rooted not in substantive disagreement but in political expedience."

When a sitting president calls for bipartisanship by the opposition – he really means surrender. And if they block his proposals, its "obstinacy" and not political views they hold as strongly as he holds his.

More from CBSNews

(Yes.. even THEY can see through this!)

Get Ready For The Heavy Stuff

From what I've seen radar wise, the heavy snow has yet to hit us, but it's coming. GO HERE and watch the radar screen on CNN.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging everyone to use caution during this upcoming winter weather event. With the rain early and the dropping temperatures roads will freeze. The impending snow on top of those conditions will make roads extremely slick. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is recommending that those who do not have to go out to please stay in. Please keep the roads clear for the plows to do their job.

If you have to go out use extreme caution. Drive at a safe speed and take your time. Give yourself ample time to get to your destination. Make sure you have your headlights on so others may see you.

Be careful and stay safe. If you have an emergency call 911.