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Thursday, September 16, 2010
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, SENATOR MIKULSKI TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN ENSURING BROADBAND ACCESS FOR ALL OF MARYLAND
ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 16, 2010) – Governor Martin O’Malley, Senator Barbara A. Mikulski and the Maryland Congressional Delegation will gather at Emerging Technology Centers (ETC) in Baltimore to announce broadband funds awarded to Maryland by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The funds are crucial to increasing Internet access and capacity across the state, helping create jobs, improve public safety, increase educational opportunities, improve health care delivery and improve infrastructure for BRAC.
The grant award, made to the Maryland Department of Information Technology, will make it possible for the State of Maryland to build new high-speed Internet cable, bringing high-speed Internet to more underserved areas, businesses and homes throughout Maryland.
The event will be streamed live to an audience of elected officials and business leaders gathered at Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland. A physician from Memorial Hospital will speak about the benefits of increased broadband. His remarks will be streamed live to the Baltimore event. Memorial Hospital, like many health centers, will benefit from increased broadband as it strives to implement electronic recordkeeping and the sharing of medical records in real time.
The grant award, made to the Maryland Department of Information Technology, will make it possible for the State of Maryland to build new high-speed Internet cable, bringing high-speed Internet to more underserved areas, businesses and homes throughout Maryland.
The event will be streamed live to an audience of elected officials and business leaders gathered at Memorial Hospital in Easton, Maryland. A physician from Memorial Hospital will speak about the benefits of increased broadband. His remarks will be streamed live to the Baltimore event. Memorial Hospital, like many health centers, will benefit from increased broadband as it strives to implement electronic recordkeeping and the sharing of medical records in real time.
Bike Week Is Officially Here
I just returned, (for a little while) from Winter Place Park and the crowd has to be 90% bigger this year than it was at this time last year. Bikes are everywhere and everyone is having a blast.This is one of my most favorite times of the year. Perfect weather, loud Harley's and living proof that motorcycle owners and just great people.
There are plenty of food vendors there as well as merchandise vendors. Tonight would probably be your best night to visit as it will be slower today than the rest of the weekend.
Tidewaterbound, if you think its bad today, wait until tomorrow. They're expecting more than 200,000 bikes. We'll see you on the road Folks! Enjoy but always ride defensive.
State Police Investigating Attempted Abduction Laurel
Location:
13000 block Wootten Road E/O Gordy Road Laurel, De
DATE and TIME:
Occurred Tuesday September 14, 2010 7:45 a.m.
Reported Wednesday September 15, 2010 8:58 a.m.
Victim:
8 year old male Laurel, De
Suspect(s):
White male, 18-32 YOA 5’05” to 6’00”, 140-180 lbs, short black hair, clean shaven, thin build, armed with a black handgun
Suspect Vehicle:
Small newer light Red 4 door car with dark colored interior
Resume:
Laurel-Wednesday September 15, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated an attempted abduction on the 13000 block of Wooten Road Laurel Delaware.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning September 14, 2010 at approximately 7:45 a.m. The 8 year old child who attends North Laurel Elementary School made the school aware of the incident. The incident was originally handled by Laurel Police Department however it was discovered that it did not occur in their jurisdiction. On Wednesday September 15, 2010 Delaware State Police was contacted regarding the attempted abduction.
Delaware State Police learned that the 8 year old victim Tuesday September 14, 2010 was waiting for his school bus while in his driveway. The victim then observed a newer light red 4 door car pull into his driveway. The white male suspect described above attempted to lure the child into the car. The suspect offered to provide the 8 year old a ride to school. The 8 year old repeatedly refused the suspect’s demands to enter the car.
Following the refusals the suspect then exited his car and a black handgun fell on the ground outside the driver’s door. The suspect is believed to have been alone in his car. The 8 year old child then ran inside his residence and notified his mother. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction of travel.
Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s help in identify the suspect in this case. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
13000 block Wootten Road E/O Gordy Road Laurel, De
DATE and TIME:
Occurred Tuesday September 14, 2010 7:45 a.m.
Reported Wednesday September 15, 2010 8:58 a.m.
Victim:
8 year old male Laurel, De
Suspect(s):
White male, 18-32 YOA 5’05” to 6’00”, 140-180 lbs, short black hair, clean shaven, thin build, armed with a black handgun
Suspect Vehicle:
Small newer light Red 4 door car with dark colored interior
Resume:
Laurel-Wednesday September 15, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated an attempted abduction on the 13000 block of Wooten Road Laurel Delaware.
The incident occurred on Tuesday morning September 14, 2010 at approximately 7:45 a.m. The 8 year old child who attends North Laurel Elementary School made the school aware of the incident. The incident was originally handled by Laurel Police Department however it was discovered that it did not occur in their jurisdiction. On Wednesday September 15, 2010 Delaware State Police was contacted regarding the attempted abduction.
Delaware State Police learned that the 8 year old victim Tuesday September 14, 2010 was waiting for his school bus while in his driveway. The victim then observed a newer light red 4 door car pull into his driveway. The white male suspect described above attempted to lure the child into the car. The suspect offered to provide the 8 year old a ride to school. The 8 year old repeatedly refused the suspect’s demands to enter the car.
Following the refusals the suspect then exited his car and a black handgun fell on the ground outside the driver’s door. The suspect is believed to have been alone in his car. The 8 year old child then ran inside his residence and notified his mother. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction of travel.
Delaware State Police is seeking the public’s help in identify the suspect in this case. Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at www.tipsubmit.com.
UTILITY WORK SCHEDULED
Salisbury Public Works Water & Sewer Branch will be closing East Market Street to through traffic between Poplar Hill Ave. and Baptist St. to replace/upgrade a 1.5” water line. The target date is Tuesday September 21, 2010; inclement weather date will be the following day. This closure will begin at 7:00 AM and traffic is expected to return to normal flow by 4:30 PM.
Parking lot # 16 will remain accessible from both the Baptist St. and Poplar Hill entrances.
For more information or questions, please contact the Water & Sewer Branch at 410-548-3105.
BREAKING NEWS:
Johns Hopkins hospital on lockdown after doctor shot
Doctor's condition unknown, Baltimore emergency services on the scene
A spokesman for Johns Hopkins hospital in Baltimore says a man who shot a doctor there and barricaded himself in a room has been caught.
Spokesman Gary Stephenson says the shooting was on the eighth floor of the main hospital building. He says that floor remains locked down.
Earlier, Baltimore police said the hospital was being evacuated.
Police say they do not know the doctor's condition.
More to come...
High Numbers Are Here To Stay
Yesterday, Salisbury News experienced yet another record day. Our numbers are increasing and we truly appreciate everyone for visiting our Site.We're very excited about a new Interview we'll be taping tomorrow. Once we have it completed we'll let everyone know who it is. One thing is for sure, you don't get candidates in like this one if you're not influential and recognized in Washington and Annapolis.
Thanks for visiting and we look forward to another round of Interviews with more in depth questions.
A Letter To The Editor
DID RUARK’S SLAP AT SAM VINCENT RESULT IN THE MITCHELL MIRACLE?
As Seth Mitchell rolled to victory over Davis Ruark, we spent more than a moment or so thinking of the late Sam Vincent and Davis Ruark’s outrageous attempt to intimidate him from running for the State’s Attorney office. Ruark’s threatening letter was issued shortly before the tragic accident that took Sam’s life.
While many attribute Ruark’s defeat to his personal involvement, as a defendant, in the criminal justice system, it may be that letter that brought him down. In any event, Davis gets credit for defeating himself.
I wonder if that reality has been recognized by Mr. Ruark or by Mr. Mitchell?
As Seth Mitchell rolled to victory over Davis Ruark, we spent more than a moment or so thinking of the late Sam Vincent and Davis Ruark’s outrageous attempt to intimidate him from running for the State’s Attorney office. Ruark’s threatening letter was issued shortly before the tragic accident that took Sam’s life.
While many attribute Ruark’s defeat to his personal involvement, as a defendant, in the criminal justice system, it may be that letter that brought him down. In any event, Davis gets credit for defeating himself.
I wonder if that reality has been recognized by Mr. Ruark or by Mr. Mitchell?
It’s 47 Days to Election Day and We Still Can’t Find Frank Kratovil
First District Rep. Frank Kratovil (D-MD) is running TV ads. He’s raising money. He’s doing plenty of photo ops and controlled press appearances. One thing he’s still not doing – MEETING WITH CONSTITUENTS IN A TOWN HALL SETTING.
I know it’s tough. Voting for PORKULUS. Saddling constituents with higher long term energy costs thanks to his vote for CAP & TAX. Voting with Nancy Pelosi 85% of time – now that’s INDEPENDENT! We thank your for your vote against ObamaCare. We also know that would have never happened if you hadn’t heard LOUD and CLEAR (at Town Hall meetings, ironically) that your constituents didn’t want it.
Check out Frank’s latest ad:
We’ll ignore the fact that the bank bail out (TARP) was voted on BEFORE Kratovil was even elected to Congress. Hell, we’ll ignore the fact that Kratovil stated during his 2008 election campaign that he would have voted for TARP. That’s OK Frank. We understand. All we want is for you to stand up and meet with the people you were elected to serve.
Maybe you could stop by on one of those “DRIVES”?
from Delmarva Dealings
TO ALL CANDIDATES
Senders email: joe_albero@yopmail.com
Do you still support a womans right to choose in the case of rape and incest?!
I am considering endorsing you but I dont want to if you still support a womans right to MURDER, also what are your views on the Tea Party?
Joe
To ALL Candidates, clearly someone is impersonating me and sending this message out. I do not have such an e-mail address but the authorities are checking into this as it is illegal to impersonate anyone. Do NOT respond to this question and unless the e-mail comes from alberobutzo@wmconnect.com it is not from me.
Do you still support a womans right to choose in the case of rape and incest?!
I am considering endorsing you but I dont want to if you still support a womans right to MURDER, also what are your views on the Tea Party?
Joe
To ALL Candidates, clearly someone is impersonating me and sending this message out. I do not have such an e-mail address but the authorities are checking into this as it is illegal to impersonate anyone. Do NOT respond to this question and unless the e-mail comes from alberobutzo@wmconnect.com it is not from me.
Somerset County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
On Monday, September 13, 2010, in cooperation with the Department of Emergency Services for Somerset County, the Somerset County Sheriff's Office was able to purchase 12 Mobile Data Terminal Lap-Top computers and 8 Digital in-car Cameras. Two additional surplus in-car cameras were obtained from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office.
The 12 Mobile Data Terminal Lap-Top computers, and in-car cameras will be installed in all patrol vehicles currently assigned for road patrol.
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office has currently applied for a grant from the Governors Office for Crime Prevention for the procurement of 12 additional Mobile Data Terminal Lap-Top computers.
9-9-10 Anthony Wayne Adkins of Fruitland, arrested on a warrant regarding theft of a motorcycle. Deputies received information from a citizen that Adkins had stole a motor cycle from Fruitland, and was staying at a residence on College Backbone Rd. Deputies verified the information through the Fruitland Police department and responded to that location. Adkins was arrested, and the motorcycle was recovered. Adkins was later turned over to the Fruitland Police department.
9-14-10 Wallace David Moore of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Moore was later held on a $50,000 bond.
9-13-10 Michael Paul Glordano Sr. of Baltimore, arrested regarding a felony theft charge. On 9-13-10 Deputies investigated a theft of oyster equipment in the Frenchtown area. The investigation showed that Glordano had removed the equipment from a shanty, and sold the equipment for scrap. Glordano was later released on a personal recognizance bond.
9-13-10 Rodney William Burke of Crisfield, arrested on a circuit court indictment regarding 2nd degree burglary, and two counts of malicious destruction of property. Burk was later held on a $50,000 bond.
9-13-10 Martino Terron Jackson of Marion station, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Jackson was later held on a $10,000 bond.
9-13-10 Clifton Ricardo Fields of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Fields was later held on a $1,000 bond.
9-13-10 Tyron Jerel McCready Sr. of marion, arrested on a criminal summons regarding two counts of destruction of property over $500.00 and two counts of theft less than $500.00. McCready was later released pending trial.
9-15-10 Mark Smith of Parksley Virginia, arrested on a fail to appear bench warrant. Deputies later learned that Smith was wanted through Virginia regarding armed robbery. Smith was later held without bond pending extradition to Virginia.
The 12 Mobile Data Terminal Lap-Top computers, and in-car cameras will be installed in all patrol vehicles currently assigned for road patrol.
The Somerset County Sheriff's Office has currently applied for a grant from the Governors Office for Crime Prevention for the procurement of 12 additional Mobile Data Terminal Lap-Top computers.
9-9-10 Anthony Wayne Adkins of Fruitland, arrested on a warrant regarding theft of a motorcycle. Deputies received information from a citizen that Adkins had stole a motor cycle from Fruitland, and was staying at a residence on College Backbone Rd. Deputies verified the information through the Fruitland Police department and responded to that location. Adkins was arrested, and the motorcycle was recovered. Adkins was later turned over to the Fruitland Police department.
9-14-10 Wallace David Moore of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Moore was later held on a $50,000 bond.
9-13-10 Michael Paul Glordano Sr. of Baltimore, arrested regarding a felony theft charge. On 9-13-10 Deputies investigated a theft of oyster equipment in the Frenchtown area. The investigation showed that Glordano had removed the equipment from a shanty, and sold the equipment for scrap. Glordano was later released on a personal recognizance bond.
9-13-10 Rodney William Burke of Crisfield, arrested on a circuit court indictment regarding 2nd degree burglary, and two counts of malicious destruction of property. Burk was later held on a $50,000 bond.
9-13-10 Martino Terron Jackson of Marion station, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Jackson was later held on a $10,000 bond.
9-13-10 Clifton Ricardo Fields of Crisfield, arrested on a warrant regarding failing to appear in court. Fields was later held on a $1,000 bond.
9-13-10 Tyron Jerel McCready Sr. of marion, arrested on a criminal summons regarding two counts of destruction of property over $500.00 and two counts of theft less than $500.00. McCready was later released pending trial.
9-15-10 Mark Smith of Parksley Virginia, arrested on a fail to appear bench warrant. Deputies later learned that Smith was wanted through Virginia regarding armed robbery. Smith was later held without bond pending extradition to Virginia.
Democrat Congresswoman Leaves Voicemail For Lobbyist Cash
A couple weeks ago, House Member Eleanor Holmes Norton made a fundraising call to a lobbyist. The lobbyist wasn’t available, so Holmes Norton left a voicemail.
Congressional Democrats are scrambling to assemble the financial resources they hope can stave off their electoral armageddon. Speaker Pelosi and her leadership team are putting a lot of pressure on Democrat members to pony up campaign contributions to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The pressure is especially strong on members from “safe” districts, who need little campaign money of their own to win reelection.
In [a] voicemail recording, Holmes Norton seeks a campaign contribution from the lobbyist and even mentions that she hadn’t previously asked for a donation. Such is the pressure Speaker Pelosi has placed on the members.
At the very beginning of the message, Holmes Norton notes that the lobbyist:
'ha[s] given to other colleagues of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee'
Beyond being a bit heavy-handed, where did she get this information? Such donations are listed in FEC reports, but it is a violation to use that information to solicit campaign donations.
More serious, however, is her frequent mention of her seniority and her Chairmanship of a subcommittee. She is attempting to solicit funds based on her past actions taken in her official capacity in Congress. She is implying to the lobbyist that, should he decline to donate, he will be turning down a senior member of Congress who Chairs a subcommittee highly relevant to his “sector”.
Worse than that, she details her role overseeing a large economic development project in the District, funded by “stimulus” funds. It would appear that either the lobbyist has an interest in this project, or the Congresswoman thinks he does, as she states she is “frankly surprised” the lobbyist hasn’t given to her.
Especially, she notes, because of her
'long and deep work …in fact it has been by major work on the committee and subcommittee it’s been essentially in your sector...'
“In your sector.” This raises additional concerns, and we note potentially relevant laws here:
She who promises, directly or indirectly, any government contract or other government benefit (provided for or made possible by any Act of Congress) as a reward for a political contribution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (18 U.S.C. § 600).
She who attempts to cause anyone to make a political contribution by denying or threatening to deny any government payment or other government benefit (provided for or made possible, in whole or in part, by any Act of Congress) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (18 U.S.C. § 601).
There's much more here
Congressional Democrats are scrambling to assemble the financial resources they hope can stave off their electoral armageddon. Speaker Pelosi and her leadership team are putting a lot of pressure on Democrat members to pony up campaign contributions to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. The pressure is especially strong on members from “safe” districts, who need little campaign money of their own to win reelection.
In [a] voicemail recording, Holmes Norton seeks a campaign contribution from the lobbyist and even mentions that she hadn’t previously asked for a donation. Such is the pressure Speaker Pelosi has placed on the members.
At the very beginning of the message, Holmes Norton notes that the lobbyist:
'ha[s] given to other colleagues of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee'
Beyond being a bit heavy-handed, where did she get this information? Such donations are listed in FEC reports, but it is a violation to use that information to solicit campaign donations.
More serious, however, is her frequent mention of her seniority and her Chairmanship of a subcommittee. She is attempting to solicit funds based on her past actions taken in her official capacity in Congress. She is implying to the lobbyist that, should he decline to donate, he will be turning down a senior member of Congress who Chairs a subcommittee highly relevant to his “sector”.
Worse than that, she details her role overseeing a large economic development project in the District, funded by “stimulus” funds. It would appear that either the lobbyist has an interest in this project, or the Congresswoman thinks he does, as she states she is “frankly surprised” the lobbyist hasn’t given to her.
Especially, she notes, because of her
'long and deep work …in fact it has been by major work on the committee and subcommittee it’s been essentially in your sector...'
“In your sector.” This raises additional concerns, and we note potentially relevant laws here:
She who promises, directly or indirectly, any government contract or other government benefit (provided for or made possible by any Act of Congress) as a reward for a political contribution shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (18 U.S.C. § 600).
She who attempts to cause anyone to make a political contribution by denying or threatening to deny any government payment or other government benefit (provided for or made possible, in whole or in part, by any Act of Congress) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor (18 U.S.C. § 601).
There's much more here
Banks Seize Record Number Of Homes In August
'I don't think it gets any better really until the end of 2013,' analyst says
NEW YORK — A record number of homeowners lost houses to their banks in August as lenders worked through the backlog of distressed mortgages, real estate data company RealtyTrac said Thursday.
New default notices decreased at the same time, suggesting that lenders managed the flow of troubled loans and foreclosed properties hitting the market to limit price declines, the company said.
GO HERE to read more.
NEW YORK — A record number of homeowners lost houses to their banks in August as lenders worked through the backlog of distressed mortgages, real estate data company RealtyTrac said Thursday.
New default notices decreased at the same time, suggesting that lenders managed the flow of troubled loans and foreclosed properties hitting the market to limit price declines, the company said.
GO HERE to read more.
Super-Cars Split $10 Million In X Prize Race
The Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize is awarding $10 million to a trio of ultralight, futuristic-looking cars that can get more than 100 miles per gallon.
WASHINGTON — A four-seat car that gets 102 miles per gallon is the top winner in a $10 million contest designed to encourage the development of ultra-efficient automobiles.
Edison2, a team of racing engineers from Lynchburg, Va., won the $5 million prize in the mainstream-vehicle category of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. The list of winners was released in advance of Thursday's awards ceremony in Washington.
The winners in two of the three prize categories — Edison2 and Swiss-based X-Tracer — were a foregone conclusion because they were the last surviving entrants. The third winner, Li-ion Motors of Mooresville, N.C., squeaked out a slim victory.
The competition began in the spring with 136 vehicles, entered by 111 teams from around the world.
GO HERE to read more.
WASHINGTON — A four-seat car that gets 102 miles per gallon is the top winner in a $10 million contest designed to encourage the development of ultra-efficient automobiles.
Edison2, a team of racing engineers from Lynchburg, Va., won the $5 million prize in the mainstream-vehicle category of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize. The list of winners was released in advance of Thursday's awards ceremony in Washington.
The winners in two of the three prize categories — Edison2 and Swiss-based X-Tracer — were a foregone conclusion because they were the last surviving entrants. The third winner, Li-ion Motors of Mooresville, N.C., squeaked out a slim victory.
The competition began in the spring with 136 vehicles, entered by 111 teams from around the world.
GO HERE to read more.
FedEx 1Q Profit Doubles; Will Cut 1,700 Jobs
NEW YORK — FedEx Corp. indicated Thursday that the global economic recovery isn't as strong as previously thought, and moved to fix the weak spot in its operations: its money-losing truck business.
FedEx did raise its financial outlook after its first-quarter net income doubled. But the projections for the second quarter and full year fell shy of Wall Street expectations, and the stock dropped 2.6 percent in premarket trading.
Growth in international air shipments has been driving FedEx's results lately. That continued in the first quarter. But the FedEx Freight segment lost money again as demand for large items like refrigerators and other appliances continues to be weak.
FedEx will combine its FedEx Freight and FedEx National less-than-truckload operations on Jan. 30, closing 100 facilities and cutting 1,700 workers. FedEx says the move, along with other cost cuts, will ensure the trucking business is profitable next year.
GO HERE to read more.
Biden: Don't Underestimate Tea Party Chances
Vice President Joe Biden urged Democrats not to underestimate Tea Party candidates, warning that if Republicans win in November, there would be serious consequences for "the things we care most about."
GO HERE to read more.
3 Dead After Head-On Crash With Ambulance
A violent crash between an ambulance and an SUV left three people dead in Prince George's County.
Paramedics had just left their station in response to a 911 call at about midnight in District Heights. The ambulance had lights and sirens activated and was traveling west on Marlboro Pike.
Investigators said that's when an SUV crossed the center line and was speeding down the wrong side of the road.
GO HERE to read more.
Police: Terrorists Fired Phosphorus Shells Into Israel
Two phosphorous mortars were fired at southern Israel from Gaza on Wednesday, Police Spokesman Micky Rosenfeld told The Jerusalem Post.
"A police bomb disposal team examined a number of mortars that were fired... we can confirm that two out of the nine mortars contained phosphorous," Rosenfeld added.
Israel Police said it was not the first time that phosphorous shells had been fired at Israel from Gaza.
Haim Yalin, head of the Eshkol Regional Council where the phosphorous mortars landed, reacted sharply to the news of the phosphorus mortar attacks. "These weapons have been banned by the Geneva convention. They cause burns among victims and they kill. This is an agricultural area, and we now have to explain to farmers how to deal with burns in light of the phosphorus mortars," he told the Post.
Yalin added that firefighters and paramedics operating in his area would now have prepare for further phosphorous shells. "We are preparing to go back to the situation that we faced before Operation Cast Lead, when we faced continuous mortar, rocket and sniper attacks," he said.
Barry Goldwater Jr.: GOP Establishment Should 'Shut Up' Over O'Donnell
Former California Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr. says establishment Republicans who are bitter over the stunning success of tea party conservatives this primary season "ought to keep their mouth shut and just take a look at what's going on in this country."
In an exclusive Newsmax.TV interview Goldwater, the son of the Republican icon whose presidential campaign in 1964 revitalized the American conservative movement, said the Republican Party is now undergoing a full-fledged realignment.
"No more of this middle of the road, no more of these moderates. The American people, and in the Republican Party, want to be redefined as solid conservative," he said.
Goldwater said tea party activists are actually fighting for many of the same principles his father stood for: smaller government and lower taxes.
"Reminds me a lot of the conservative movement in 1960 and 1964,” Goldwater said. “It is an effort by people who are sick and tired of the country moving to the left."
In an exclusive Newsmax.TV interview Goldwater, the son of the Republican icon whose presidential campaign in 1964 revitalized the American conservative movement, said the Republican Party is now undergoing a full-fledged realignment.
"No more of this middle of the road, no more of these moderates. The American people, and in the Republican Party, want to be redefined as solid conservative," he said.
Goldwater said tea party activists are actually fighting for many of the same principles his father stood for: smaller government and lower taxes.
"Reminds me a lot of the conservative movement in 1960 and 1964,” Goldwater said. “It is an effort by people who are sick and tired of the country moving to the left."
Harry Reid: Coons, 'My Pet,' Will Win
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) on Wednesday predicted to The Hill that Democratic Senate candidate Chris Coons will safely win the Nov. 2 general election against GOP nominee Christine O'Donnell.
Reid talked up the New Castle County executive following a memorial ceremony on the Capitol's east steps to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. O'Donnell on Tuesday night won the GOP nomination to face Coons in November — a result that has split the national Republican Party.
But Reid said Coons would have won even if Rep. Mike Castle (R) had prevailed over O'Donnell.
"I'm going to be very honest with you — Chris Coons, everybody knows him in the Democratic caucus. He's my pet. He's my favorite candidate," Reid said.
"I've always thought Chris Coons is going to win. I told him that and I tried to get him to run. I'm glad he's running. I just think the world of him. He's my pet."
Reid talked up the New Castle County executive following a memorial ceremony on the Capitol's east steps to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. O'Donnell on Tuesday night won the GOP nomination to face Coons in November — a result that has split the national Republican Party.
But Reid said Coons would have won even if Rep. Mike Castle (R) had prevailed over O'Donnell.
"I'm going to be very honest with you — Chris Coons, everybody knows him in the Democratic caucus. He's my pet. He's my favorite candidate," Reid said.
"I've always thought Chris Coons is going to win. I told him that and I tried to get him to run. I'm glad he's running. I just think the world of him. He's my pet."
Republican Establishment Backpedals
"Christine O'Donnell will be the next senator from Delaware," RNC chairman Michael Steele declared Wednesday morning. "We nominated a damn good Republican."
Really, Michael? What's this "we" stuff?
The Republican Establishment has been trashing Christine O'Donnell for weeks.
"Not a viable candidate-- not even for dog-catcher."
Even as recently as election night, the NRSC stated they would not provide any support to the O'Donnell candidacy.
But after Christine's website crashes from supporters trying to donate to her campaign, and she raises over $500,000 in one day, you suddenly get religion?
The "damn good Republican" you all backed was Mike Castle-- the one who votes with the Democrats as often as not.
WE THE PEOPLE nominated Christine O'Donnell.
And WE THE PEOPLE will elect her to the Senate. With you or without you.
You're more than welcome to help out-- but let's skip the snow job.
Let's all just get busy and make sure Christine O'Donnell becomes the next Senator from Delaware.
Really, Michael? What's this "we" stuff?
The Republican Establishment has been trashing Christine O'Donnell for weeks.
"Not a viable candidate-- not even for dog-catcher."
Even as recently as election night, the NRSC stated they would not provide any support to the O'Donnell candidacy.
But after Christine's website crashes from supporters trying to donate to her campaign, and she raises over $500,000 in one day, you suddenly get religion?
The "damn good Republican" you all backed was Mike Castle-- the one who votes with the Democrats as often as not.
WE THE PEOPLE nominated Christine O'Donnell.
And WE THE PEOPLE will elect her to the Senate. With you or without you.
You're more than welcome to help out-- but let's skip the snow job.
Let's all just get busy and make sure Christine O'Donnell becomes the next Senator from Delaware.
Skate For A Cure Night
The High Voltage Relay for Life team will be hosting a Skate for a Cure night at Crown Skating Center in Fruitland, Maryland on Saturday, September 18th. Proceeds from this event will benefit the American Cancer Society.
Tickets are $6.00 each and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, please call Jennifer at 410-603-4418 or Justine at 443-735-0712 and us help raise money for this worthy cause. Let’s Roll Over Cancer!
Tickets are $6.00 each and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets, please call Jennifer at 410-603-4418 or Justine at 443-735-0712 and us help raise money for this worthy cause. Let’s Roll Over Cancer!
Ohio Town Won't Allow Tea Party To Celebrate U.S. Constitution In Town Square
Local officials in Ohio’s Andover Township have denied the use of their public square for a celebration of Constitution Day because of the “political affiliation” of its organizers.
Several residents of the small central Ohio town formed The Andover Tea Party in May 2010, and in that same month, they asked to use the square for a rally to commemorate Constitution Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
But on July 19, a trustee informed one of the tea party organizers, Margaret Slingluff, that they would not be allowed to hold the event, which would have included singers performing patriotic songs and public policy-related speakers, in the square. In an official letter dated Aug. 25, the trustee said the reason was “due to your group’s political affiliation.”
A nonpartisan law center in the state, the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, has now filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the Tea Party group, claiming their First Amendment rights are being violated.
“The first thing that you note is the extreme irony of the unconstitutional prohibition of the commemoration of the Constitution,” Executive Director Maurice Thompson, the lawyer of record on the case, told CNSNews.com of the incident.
“[A]nd the second thing that’s notable is either the extreme arrogance or ignorance of many local government officials. There’s so much focus on federal government, yet some of the worst actors are at the ground level,” Thompson said.
Several residents of the small central Ohio town formed The Andover Tea Party in May 2010, and in that same month, they asked to use the square for a rally to commemorate Constitution Day, which celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.
But on July 19, a trustee informed one of the tea party organizers, Margaret Slingluff, that they would not be allowed to hold the event, which would have included singers performing patriotic songs and public policy-related speakers, in the square. In an official letter dated Aug. 25, the trustee said the reason was “due to your group’s political affiliation.”
A nonpartisan law center in the state, the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law, has now filed a lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the Tea Party group, claiming their First Amendment rights are being violated.
“The first thing that you note is the extreme irony of the unconstitutional prohibition of the commemoration of the Constitution,” Executive Director Maurice Thompson, the lawyer of record on the case, told CNSNews.com of the incident.
“[A]nd the second thing that’s notable is either the extreme arrogance or ignorance of many local government officials. There’s so much focus on federal government, yet some of the worst actors are at the ground level,” Thompson said.
Are Poll Workers Being Used To Inflate Jobs Report?
Workers at polling places for the primary and November's general election are being required to file tax withholding forms for the first time ever in a move that could be aimed at inflating the nation's employment numbers.
Is this really a little Election Eve trick? You decide.
The New York City Board of Elections, which uses 30,000 to 36,000 temporary workers for both the primary and general election, said it is being ordered by the Internal Revenue Service to make "employees" out of the very temporary workers who tend the polling sites.
But an IRS spokesperson couldn't find such an order.
"The Internal Revenue Service has determined that all poll workers are considered employees of the Board of Elections for tax purposes," said a Board memo dated Aug. 2 and signed by Rosanna Kostamoulas Rahmouni, coordinator of Election Day Operations.
"Therefore, the Board is required to have every poll worker complete the following before processing your application for work," her note added, listing tax forms W-4 and IT-2104 as necessary.
"It is imperative that you promptly submit the forms or you will not be paid for your training class or processed to work on Election Day," she said.
Although the note was dated Aug. 2 it apparently wasn't delivered to poll workers until very late in August. Workers get paid only $100 for training and $200 each day for working the primary and general election. So it's unlikely that the main purpose of this order is to collect the measly amount of taxes that would be owed -- mostly by the low-income retirees who man the polling centers -- on such a small amount of wages.
But if the election boards in all 50 states suddenly report an influx of additional government workers, the effect on the monthly employment numbers could be very, very significant.
As you know, the monthly employment report -- in which the number of jobs created or lost by the US economy is revealed -- is closely watched by the public and the financial community. And it's often cited publicly by President Obama.
The next employment report before the election will come on Oct. 8.
Because this report is more complex than others it is being released on the second Friday of October, not the first Friday. And because of this it will be one week closer to the election.
There won't be another employment report until days after the Nov. 2 election.
So any temporary poll workers included in the October count wouldn't be removed until voters have already decided on who will represent them.
I couldn't find figures on how many poll workers there are throughout the country.
But if New York alone hires 30,000 to 36,000 workers, the nationwide figures could easily rival the contribution that Census 2010 had on employment figures in earlier months this year.
Is this really a little Election Eve trick? You decide.
The New York City Board of Elections, which uses 30,000 to 36,000 temporary workers for both the primary and general election, said it is being ordered by the Internal Revenue Service to make "employees" out of the very temporary workers who tend the polling sites.
But an IRS spokesperson couldn't find such an order.
"The Internal Revenue Service has determined that all poll workers are considered employees of the Board of Elections for tax purposes," said a Board memo dated Aug. 2 and signed by Rosanna Kostamoulas Rahmouni, coordinator of Election Day Operations.
"Therefore, the Board is required to have every poll worker complete the following before processing your application for work," her note added, listing tax forms W-4 and IT-2104 as necessary.
"It is imperative that you promptly submit the forms or you will not be paid for your training class or processed to work on Election Day," she said.
Although the note was dated Aug. 2 it apparently wasn't delivered to poll workers until very late in August. Workers get paid only $100 for training and $200 each day for working the primary and general election. So it's unlikely that the main purpose of this order is to collect the measly amount of taxes that would be owed -- mostly by the low-income retirees who man the polling centers -- on such a small amount of wages.
But if the election boards in all 50 states suddenly report an influx of additional government workers, the effect on the monthly employment numbers could be very, very significant.
As you know, the monthly employment report -- in which the number of jobs created or lost by the US economy is revealed -- is closely watched by the public and the financial community. And it's often cited publicly by President Obama.
The next employment report before the election will come on Oct. 8.
Because this report is more complex than others it is being released on the second Friday of October, not the first Friday. And because of this it will be one week closer to the election.
There won't be another employment report until days after the Nov. 2 election.
So any temporary poll workers included in the October count wouldn't be removed until voters have already decided on who will represent them.
I couldn't find figures on how many poll workers there are throughout the country.
But if New York alone hires 30,000 to 36,000 workers, the nationwide figures could easily rival the contribution that Census 2010 had on employment figures in earlier months this year.
Tancredo Gets Good News In Polls, Court
Tom Tancredo may be a third-party candidate for Colorado governor, but he's no longer coming in third.
Mr. Tancredo surged ahead of GOP candidate Dan Maes in a Rasmussen Reports poll released Tuesday, capturing 25 percent of the vote to 21 percent for Mr. Maes. Both trail John Hickenlooper, a Democrat with 46 percent support in the survey of 750 likely Colorado voters.
Mr. Tancredo, a former congressman and outspoken critic of illegal immigration, received more good news Tuesday when a state judge ruled that he may remain on the November ballot as a candidate from the American Constitution Party. Two Republican voters had filed a lawsuit saying he violated state election law because he was a member of the GOP until July.
Colorado law states that third-party candidates must be registered with the party by the first business day of January in the year they plan to run. But the law also says that political parties may set their own standards for selecting candidates.
"Huge victory today," Mr. Tancredo said. "I will be on the ballot in November."
Two weeks ago, Mr. Maes held 24 percent of the vote in the same poll, with just 14 percent of voters for Mr. Tancredo. Since then, however, Mr. Maes has been dogged by accusations that he exaggerated his credentials when he said he was an undercover agent on a Kansas police force.
"In those two weeks since Labor Day, Maes has been accused of padding his resume, which is always a negative with voters," pollster Floyd Ciruli said. "Meanwhile, you have Tancredo picking up the endorsements of a number of Republicans."
The Tancredo campaign released last week a list of Colorado Republicans who have decided to cross party lines and support his candidacy. The list includes former Rep. Bob Beauprez and 16 current or former state legislators. Rep. Steve King, Iowa Republican, also has endorsed Mr. Tancredo.
More here
Mr. Tancredo surged ahead of GOP candidate Dan Maes in a Rasmussen Reports poll released Tuesday, capturing 25 percent of the vote to 21 percent for Mr. Maes. Both trail John Hickenlooper, a Democrat with 46 percent support in the survey of 750 likely Colorado voters.
Mr. Tancredo, a former congressman and outspoken critic of illegal immigration, received more good news Tuesday when a state judge ruled that he may remain on the November ballot as a candidate from the American Constitution Party. Two Republican voters had filed a lawsuit saying he violated state election law because he was a member of the GOP until July.
Colorado law states that third-party candidates must be registered with the party by the first business day of January in the year they plan to run. But the law also says that political parties may set their own standards for selecting candidates.
"Huge victory today," Mr. Tancredo said. "I will be on the ballot in November."
Two weeks ago, Mr. Maes held 24 percent of the vote in the same poll, with just 14 percent of voters for Mr. Tancredo. Since then, however, Mr. Maes has been dogged by accusations that he exaggerated his credentials when he said he was an undercover agent on a Kansas police force.
"In those two weeks since Labor Day, Maes has been accused of padding his resume, which is always a negative with voters," pollster Floyd Ciruli said. "Meanwhile, you have Tancredo picking up the endorsements of a number of Republicans."
The Tancredo campaign released last week a list of Colorado Republicans who have decided to cross party lines and support his candidacy. The list includes former Rep. Bob Beauprez and 16 current or former state legislators. Rep. Steve King, Iowa Republican, also has endorsed Mr. Tancredo.
More here
Sen. Reid To Allow A Vote On DREAM Act
It's now official, Sen. Harry Reid will add the DREAM Act to the Department of Defense Authorization bill when it comes to the Senate floor over the next few weeks. Sen. Reid acknowledges that passing a "comprehensive immigration reform" bill with a mass amnesty is impossible, but he believes he can garner enough bi-partisan support to pass an amnesty for illegal alien high school students and graduates.
Univision is reporting that Sen. Reid is contacting both Democratic and Republican Senators trying to get the 60 votes needed to pass the bill.
In an interview with El Tiempo, the Spanish language version of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Reid said...
...I will keep fighting for it. I have five or six calls I need to make to Republicans senators to see if they will work with me on this. I will call them to see if they are willing to support this.
The DREAM Act (S.729) was offered by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and has 38 cosponsors who are still in the Senate. Supporters of the DREAM Act say it would provide amnesty for illegal aliens who are under the age of 35 and attended high school in the United States, hold either a high school diploma or GED, and attend a U.S. college or serve in the military for at least two years.
GO HERE to read more.
Univision is reporting that Sen. Reid is contacting both Democratic and Republican Senators trying to get the 60 votes needed to pass the bill.
In an interview with El Tiempo, the Spanish language version of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Reid said...
...I will keep fighting for it. I have five or six calls I need to make to Republicans senators to see if they will work with me on this. I will call them to see if they are willing to support this.
The DREAM Act (S.729) was offered by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and has 38 cosponsors who are still in the Senate. Supporters of the DREAM Act say it would provide amnesty for illegal aliens who are under the age of 35 and attended high school in the United States, hold either a high school diploma or GED, and attend a U.S. college or serve in the military for at least two years.
GO HERE to read more.
UK Bans Ice Cream Ad Featuring Pregnant Nun
It's not surprising that some people might be a bit offended by an ad that tries to sell ice cream by using a photo of a pregnant nun. What is surprising is that the UK's Advertising Standards Authority has actually banned the ad for fear of ticking off Catholics.
Ehrlich Stresses 'Crossover Ability' At GOP Rally
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Former Gov. Robert Ehrlich rallied with Maryland Republicans on Wednesday, taking care to try smoothing over any hurt feelings from the primary while emphasizing his "proven crossover ability" to attract independent and Democratic voters.
That will be a key goal for Ehrlich in his rematch with Democratic incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley, who won his party's nomination with about 86 percent of the vote. Democrats outnumber registered Republican voters by a 2-1 margin in Maryland.
"We feel very comfortable with where we are: unapologetically pro-business, obviously more Libertarian on social issues, very conservative on fiscal issues, and that's been a formula for me for many, many years," Ehrlich told reporters after the rally.
Business investor Brian Murphy, who was endorsed by Sarah Palin in the GOP primary race, attended the rally and spoke briefly with Ehrlich afterward. Murphy, who received nearly 25 percent of the vote in Tuesday's primary, said he is supporting the former governor now that the primary is over. But he also expressed "disappointment in the way my own party treated my candidacy and my supporters."
"All we expected was a fair and honest race, based on ideas and principles," Murphy said in a statement. "But the actions of the Maryland GOP and the RNC prevented that from happening."
GO HERE to read more.
That will be a key goal for Ehrlich in his rematch with Democratic incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley, who won his party's nomination with about 86 percent of the vote. Democrats outnumber registered Republican voters by a 2-1 margin in Maryland.
"We feel very comfortable with where we are: unapologetically pro-business, obviously more Libertarian on social issues, very conservative on fiscal issues, and that's been a formula for me for many, many years," Ehrlich told reporters after the rally.
Business investor Brian Murphy, who was endorsed by Sarah Palin in the GOP primary race, attended the rally and spoke briefly with Ehrlich afterward. Murphy, who received nearly 25 percent of the vote in Tuesday's primary, said he is supporting the former governor now that the primary is over. But he also expressed "disappointment in the way my own party treated my candidacy and my supporters."
"All we expected was a fair and honest race, based on ideas and principles," Murphy said in a statement. "But the actions of the Maryland GOP and the RNC prevented that from happening."
GO HERE to read more.
Felton Teen Arrested On Rape Charge
Location:
Unit block Skinner Lane Felton, De
DATE and TIME:
August 20, 2010 11:05 a.m.
Victim(s):
11 year old male Felton, De
Defendant(s):
Cassandra Epperson-19 Skinner Lane Felton, De
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
Rape First Degree
Unlawful Sexual Contact
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
$2,000 secured bond remanded to Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute
Resume:
Felton-Tuesday September 14, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated a rape complaint which occurred on Skinner Lane Felton, Delaware. Delaware State Police learned that on August 20, 2010 Cassandra Epperson-19 of Skinner Lane was at another residence on Skinner Lane to babysit.
Epperson was babysitting five children including the victim at the time of the incident. Epperson is alleged to have followed the victim into a bathroom at the rear of the residence and conducted inappropriate actions.
The victim later disclosed this information to his mother, who then contacted Delaware State Police. State Police obtained arrest warrants and on Wednesday September 15, 2010 and charged Epperson with Rape First Degree. Epperson was remanded to the Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute on $2,000 secured bond.
Unit block Skinner Lane Felton, De
DATE and TIME:
August 20, 2010 11:05 a.m.
Victim(s):
11 year old male Felton, De
Defendant(s):
Cassandra Epperson-19 Skinner Lane Felton, De
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
Rape First Degree
Unlawful Sexual Contact
Endangering the Welfare of a Child
$2,000 secured bond remanded to Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute
Resume:
Felton-Tuesday September 14, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated a rape complaint which occurred on Skinner Lane Felton, Delaware. Delaware State Police learned that on August 20, 2010 Cassandra Epperson-19 of Skinner Lane was at another residence on Skinner Lane to babysit.
Epperson was babysitting five children including the victim at the time of the incident. Epperson is alleged to have followed the victim into a bathroom at the rear of the residence and conducted inappropriate actions.
The victim later disclosed this information to his mother, who then contacted Delaware State Police. State Police obtained arrest warrants and on Wednesday September 15, 2010 and charged Epperson with Rape First Degree. Epperson was remanded to the Dolores J. Baylor Women’s Correctional Institute on $2,000 secured bond.
Self-Serve Wine Tanks Coming To Supermarkets
Self-serve wine tanks could be hitting American supermarkets within a year. These 500 and 1,000 liter mechanical kegs dispense wine into whatever container the shopper brings with them.
Lady Bites Into McDonald's Burger Bursting With Maggots
An Iowa woman got more than a mouthful when she bit into a McDonald's burger. She also got some extra protein, thanks to the maggots crawling around inside it.
Homeowner Tips For Getting Loan Modifications
Homeowners dealing with the load modification process offer some tips to make sure others can succeed. The most important: Get help, stay organized and don’t give up.
GO HERE to read more.
Are Tea Party Gains Republican Losses?
Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com
Tea Party-backed candidates Christine O’Donnell and Carl Paladino won Republican primaries Tuesday. Now, GOP analysts worry fringe candidates will ruin the party’s chances in November.
A Video From Newsy About Wal-Mart's Wireless Phone Service
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Wal-Mart is now offering wireless at a much cheaper initial price, but critics say it's at the cost of an extremely expensive data plan.
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 20, 2010
1:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
Closed Session
Personnel matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section
10-508(a)(1)
1:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
Closed Session
Personnel matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section
10-508(a)(1)
Following conclusion of closed session
Fire boat specifications and award of bid information – Rick Hoppes
Follow-up – Ordinance amending Chapter 15.24 of the Code relating to Housing
Board of Adjustments and Appeals – Tom Stevenson
Onley Road/Bateman budget amendment – Teresa Gardner
Stormwater utility – Teresa Gardner
Humane Society budget – John Pick
General discussion/upcoming agenda
Fire boat specifications and award of bid information – Rick Hoppes
Follow-up – Ordinance amending Chapter 15.24 of the Code relating to Housing
Board of Adjustments and Appeals – Tom Stevenson
Onley Road/Bateman budget amendment – Teresa Gardner
Stormwater utility – Teresa Gardner
Humane Society budget – John Pick
General discussion/upcoming agenda
Ehrlich Campaign Releases Second Television Ad: “Roadmap”
ANNAPOLIS -- The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign today released its second television advertisement, entitled “Roadmap.” The 30-second ad will air in the Baltimore TV market beginning Thursday morning. It can also be viewed by clicking here or by visiting Bob Ehrlich’s Youtube and Facebook pages. In the ad, Bob Ehrlich outlines a Roadmap to 2020, his ten year vision for Maryland. To read the roadmap, click here. A full transcript of the ad follows:
Ehrlich: “Annapolis…
If they have their way,
we’re facing a mountain of debt
and a massive tax increase.
Employers will continue to leave our state,
taking their jobs with them.
The next four years will impact the next decade,
So we’ve put together a roadmap to 2020.
A plan that brings jobs back to Maryland by reducing spending and lowering taxes.
Let’s make the Maryland we love not just good, but great.
Now let’s get down to work.”
Highlighted Events This Week In Wicomico Schools
Thursday, Sept. 16
Monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education
Board of Education Office
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., due to schools being closed on the regular Tuesday meeting day. An agenda is posted www.wcboe.org.
Friday, Sept. 17
Transition I Fund-Raising Lunch with Special Guest Fernando Guerrero
Café 3, Wicomico High School
The first fund-raising luncheon of the year for the Wicomico High School Transition I classroom will take place Friday, Sept. 17, with guests from the school system having a great lunch to benefit students while meeting professional boxer Fernando Guerrero. Luncheon guests from the school system either dine in, carry out, or have their lunch delivered to an office within Wicomico High (deliveries and carryouts must be ordered in advance; dine-in guests may just come in). Lunch - including a choice of fried chicken, BBQ chicken or pulled pork, sides, roll, dessert and drink - is served from 10:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Guerrero, a nationally recognized boxer who as a Parkside High graduate who maintains close ties with his community, will arrive around 11:30 a.m. Thanks to generous community and restaurant support, the students and staff of Transition I are able to host luncheons throughout each school year to raise money to help cover the cost of a history field trip. Last year’s destination was Philadelphia and Valley Forge, and this year’s students will visit a Civil War site in connection with their studies. Transition I is a classroom dedicated to helping certificate students become as independent as possible. Teachers work with them to advance their academic levels, daily living skills, social skills, and work skills to the point that they could eventually live on their own, supporting themselves. Each of our students is involved in job training or a paid job in the community for at least two mornings per week. Every semester each student who is not in a paid job moves to another work experience to expand their vision of what they would like to do for a living when they leave school. The Transition I class studies a different period of American History each year, and plans, raises funds and takes a two-day history field trip. 410-677-5146
Friday, Sept. 17 (Postponed until Oct. 26)
Assembly with Actress Sammi Hanratty Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary will welcome young actress Sammi Hanratty at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 (instead of Sept. 17) for a presentation. She is known from the big and small screen, making her television movie debut starring opposite Lacey Chabert and Wendie Malick in ABC Family's "Hello Sister, Goodbye Life." Sammi quickly built her resume with notable guest star and recurring roles on ABCs "Pushing Daisies" (Young Chuck), "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", "House M.D.", and CBS' "The Unit" with her older sister Danielle [Hanratty]. She also played “Chrissa Maxwell" in HBO Films' "An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong."
Saturday, Sept. 18
Anti-Bullying Rally
Sailwinds Park, Cambridge
Shore students are invited to take part in a back-to-school Anti-Bullying Rally Sept. 18 at Sailwinds Park. (Due to scheduling issues, television and film actress Sammi Hanratty will not be able to attend, but the event will go on as planned.) The rally is free and open to all from 12-4 p.m. at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge with games, the Horn Point Laboratory touch tank, moonbounces and rock-climb-slide, McGruff the Crime Dog, many other activities, and prizes. This event is presented by MTS Broadcasting of Cambridge. 410-228-4800.
Monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education
Board of Education Office
The Wicomico County Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m., due to schools being closed on the regular Tuesday meeting day. An agenda is posted www.wcboe.org.
Friday, Sept. 17
Transition I Fund-Raising Lunch with Special Guest Fernando Guerrero
Café 3, Wicomico High School
The first fund-raising luncheon of the year for the Wicomico High School Transition I classroom will take place Friday, Sept. 17, with guests from the school system having a great lunch to benefit students while meeting professional boxer Fernando Guerrero. Luncheon guests from the school system either dine in, carry out, or have their lunch delivered to an office within Wicomico High (deliveries and carryouts must be ordered in advance; dine-in guests may just come in). Lunch - including a choice of fried chicken, BBQ chicken or pulled pork, sides, roll, dessert and drink - is served from 10:50 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Guerrero, a nationally recognized boxer who as a Parkside High graduate who maintains close ties with his community, will arrive around 11:30 a.m. Thanks to generous community and restaurant support, the students and staff of Transition I are able to host luncheons throughout each school year to raise money to help cover the cost of a history field trip. Last year’s destination was Philadelphia and Valley Forge, and this year’s students will visit a Civil War site in connection with their studies. Transition I is a classroom dedicated to helping certificate students become as independent as possible. Teachers work with them to advance their academic levels, daily living skills, social skills, and work skills to the point that they could eventually live on their own, supporting themselves. Each of our students is involved in job training or a paid job in the community for at least two mornings per week. Every semester each student who is not in a paid job moves to another work experience to expand their vision of what they would like to do for a living when they leave school. The Transition I class studies a different period of American History each year, and plans, raises funds and takes a two-day history field trip. 410-677-5146
Friday, Sept. 17 (Postponed until Oct. 26)
Assembly with Actress Sammi Hanratty Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary will welcome young actress Sammi Hanratty at 10 a.m. Oct. 26 (instead of Sept. 17) for a presentation. She is known from the big and small screen, making her television movie debut starring opposite Lacey Chabert and Wendie Malick in ABC Family's "Hello Sister, Goodbye Life." Sammi quickly built her resume with notable guest star and recurring roles on ABCs "Pushing Daisies" (Young Chuck), "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", "House M.D.", and CBS' "The Unit" with her older sister Danielle [Hanratty]. She also played “Chrissa Maxwell" in HBO Films' "An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong."
Saturday, Sept. 18
Anti-Bullying Rally
Sailwinds Park, Cambridge
Shore students are invited to take part in a back-to-school Anti-Bullying Rally Sept. 18 at Sailwinds Park. (Due to scheduling issues, television and film actress Sammi Hanratty will not be able to attend, but the event will go on as planned.) The rally is free and open to all from 12-4 p.m. at Sailwinds Park in Cambridge with games, the Horn Point Laboratory touch tank, moonbounces and rock-climb-slide, McGruff the Crime Dog, many other activities, and prizes. This event is presented by MTS Broadcasting of Cambridge. 410-228-4800.
Opportunities To Support Our Students And Schools
Saturday, Sept. 18
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Parkside High PTA
Support the Parkside High School PTA at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Tickets are $6 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage (coffee, orange juice, soda and tea). The breakfast will be served at the North Salisbury Applebee’s. 410-677-5143
Saturday, Sept. 25
AYCE Crab and BBQ Feast
Benefiting The Friends of Mardela High School
An All You Can Eat Crab and BBQ Feast to benefit The Friends of Mardela High School will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Hebron Fire Hall. Dinner 5-7 p.m., loud/silent auction 7-8 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight. Bring your own mallet and crab knife. Tickets $30 per person, sold in advance only. No one under age 21 permitted. This event will help The Friends of Mardela High School provide and support student academic incentives, technology, field trips, assemblies and more. Tickets are available at Mardela High School. 410-677-5142, ask for Lisa Armstrong for information.
Saturday, Oct. 2
National Honor Society Yard Sale Wicomico High School Auditorium
The Wicomico High School chapter of the National Honor Society will have a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Auditorium lobby from 6-11 a.m. The money raised from this sale of donated items is used to purchase toys for the Salvation Army Christmas stockings. 410-677-5146
Saturday, Oct. 2
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Wicomico High School Boys & Girls Soccer Teams
Support the WiHi Boys & Girls Soccer Teams at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. October 2nd. Tickets are $6 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage (coffee, orange juice, soda and tea). The breakfast will be served at the North Salisbury Applebee’s by members of the 2010 Wicomico High Boys & Girls Soccer Teams. For tickets or information, please contact Coach Cameron Ball at 410-677-5146 or cball@wcboe.org.
Commemorative JMB T-Shirts
The Junior Class of James M. Bennett High School will be selling T-shirts commemorating the new Bennett. The shirts are $15 for sizes small-XL and $17 for sizes XXLarge and XXXLarge. Please email Erin Davis (esdavis@wcboe.org) or Kathy Elliott (kelliott@wcboe.org) if you are interested. Checks payable to JMB can be mailed to the school at 300 E. College Ave., Salisbury MD 21801, or dropped off at the school. Call 410-677-5141 for information.
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Parkside High PTA
Support the Parkside High School PTA at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18. Tickets are $6 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage (coffee, orange juice, soda and tea). The breakfast will be served at the North Salisbury Applebee’s. 410-677-5143
Saturday, Sept. 25
AYCE Crab and BBQ Feast
Benefiting The Friends of Mardela High School
An All You Can Eat Crab and BBQ Feast to benefit The Friends of Mardela High School will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Hebron Fire Hall. Dinner 5-7 p.m., loud/silent auction 7-8 p.m., dance 8 p.m.-midnight. Bring your own mallet and crab knife. Tickets $30 per person, sold in advance only. No one under age 21 permitted. This event will help The Friends of Mardela High School provide and support student academic incentives, technology, field trips, assemblies and more. Tickets are available at Mardela High School. 410-677-5142, ask for Lisa Armstrong for information.
Saturday, Oct. 2
National Honor Society Yard Sale Wicomico High School Auditorium
The Wicomico High School chapter of the National Honor Society will have a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 2 in the Auditorium lobby from 6-11 a.m. The money raised from this sale of donated items is used to purchase toys for the Salvation Army Christmas stockings. 410-677-5146
Saturday, Oct. 2
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Wicomico High School Boys & Girls Soccer Teams
Support the WiHi Boys & Girls Soccer Teams at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. October 2nd. Tickets are $6 per person for all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverage (coffee, orange juice, soda and tea). The breakfast will be served at the North Salisbury Applebee’s by members of the 2010 Wicomico High Boys & Girls Soccer Teams. For tickets or information, please contact Coach Cameron Ball at 410-677-5146 or cball@wcboe.org.
Commemorative JMB T-Shirts
The Junior Class of James M. Bennett High School will be selling T-shirts commemorating the new Bennett. The shirts are $15 for sizes small-XL and $17 for sizes XXLarge and XXXLarge. Please email Erin Davis (esdavis@wcboe.org) or Kathy Elliott (kelliott@wcboe.org) if you are interested. Checks payable to JMB can be mailed to the school at 300 E. College Ave., Salisbury MD 21801, or dropped off at the school. Call 410-677-5141 for information.
Coming Up Soon On The Wicomico School Calendar
Wednesday, Sept. 22
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Office
The first Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2010-11 school year will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 4-6 p.m., in the Administrative Conference Room at the Board of Education Office. The Open Door Sessions are opportunities to meet one-on-one with Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen to discuss any issue, idea or concern. No appointments are made: Anyone interested in meeting with the superintendent should come to the Board office that day and sign in. Other Superintendent Open Door Sessions for this year are scheduled for: Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25. 410-677-4495
Wednesday, Sept. 22
KaBOOM! Playday 2010
City of Salisbury, various locations
The KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play is a strategy to raise the issue of play to one of National importance. On Sept. 22, the City of Salisbury will host the second annual KaBOOM! Playday 2010 on the grounds of the Mid-Shore Family YMCA (715 South Schumaker Drive.) The Day will start from 11-1:30 with a walk at the Riverwalk near Baptist St. Pavilion Downtown Salisbury sponsored by Wellness Information Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition (WINPAC). Additional events, including games, face painting by members from Neighborhood Services & Code Compliance (NSCC) and a moon bounce will begin at Mid-Shore Family YMCA from 4-6 p.m. PlayDay 2010 will be recognized at sites from Wicomico Parks and Recreation after school programs, in addition to programs at RSVP & MAC Inc. Area on Aging.
In our effort to be recognized as a Playful City USA community, we ask that each person spread the word and log onto http://playday.kaboom.org/projects/438-keep-play-in-the-day, RSVP and follow our progress and join us for a fun filled day of events. This event is sponsored and/or endorsed by Salisbury Safe Street, YMCA, Salisbury’s Promise, Wicomico County Parks and Recreation, WINPAC, Salisbury Healthy U, Big Brother Big Sister, Wicomico County PTA, RSVP & MAC, Inc the Area Agency on Aging, Wicomico County Board of Education, Local Management Board, and NSCC. Contact Ed Wise for additional information at 410-341-9550 or ewise@wicomicocounty.org.
Saturday, Oct. 9
STEM Saturday
Salisbury Middle School
The first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday of the 2010-11 school year will be held at Salisbury Middle School from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 9, with students in grades 4-5 exploring the stars and the universe in “It’s a Starry, Starry Night” and middle schoolers building a bridge for competition in “Bridge Design and Fabrication.” The elementary offerings are new to the STEM Saturdays schedule this year. Anyone interested in attending a STEM Saturday event must pre-register, and early registration is recommended as the courses fill up early. STEM Saturdays will also be held in November and each month from January to April. For a detailed schedule and registration form, visit www.wcboe.org and click on the STEM Saturdays Top Story. For information contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-5149 or gboggs@wcboe.org.
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Office
The first Superintendent’s Open Door Session of the 2010-11 school year will take place Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 4-6 p.m., in the Administrative Conference Room at the Board of Education Office. The Open Door Sessions are opportunities to meet one-on-one with Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen to discuss any issue, idea or concern. No appointments are made: Anyone interested in meeting with the superintendent should come to the Board office that day and sign in. Other Superintendent Open Door Sessions for this year are scheduled for: Oct. 27, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25. 410-677-4495
Wednesday, Sept. 22
KaBOOM! Playday 2010
City of Salisbury, various locations
The KaBOOM! National Campaign for Play is a strategy to raise the issue of play to one of National importance. On Sept. 22, the City of Salisbury will host the second annual KaBOOM! Playday 2010 on the grounds of the Mid-Shore Family YMCA (715 South Schumaker Drive.) The Day will start from 11-1:30 with a walk at the Riverwalk near Baptist St. Pavilion Downtown Salisbury sponsored by Wellness Information Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition (WINPAC). Additional events, including games, face painting by members from Neighborhood Services & Code Compliance (NSCC) and a moon bounce will begin at Mid-Shore Family YMCA from 4-6 p.m. PlayDay 2010 will be recognized at sites from Wicomico Parks and Recreation after school programs, in addition to programs at RSVP & MAC Inc. Area on Aging.
In our effort to be recognized as a Playful City USA community, we ask that each person spread the word and log onto http://playday.kaboom.org/projects/438-keep-play-in-the-day, RSVP and follow our progress and join us for a fun filled day of events. This event is sponsored and/or endorsed by Salisbury Safe Street, YMCA, Salisbury’s Promise, Wicomico County Parks and Recreation, WINPAC, Salisbury Healthy U, Big Brother Big Sister, Wicomico County PTA, RSVP & MAC, Inc the Area Agency on Aging, Wicomico County Board of Education, Local Management Board, and NSCC. Contact Ed Wise for additional information at 410-341-9550 or ewise@wicomicocounty.org.
Saturday, Oct. 9
STEM Saturday
Salisbury Middle School
The first STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday of the 2010-11 school year will be held at Salisbury Middle School from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 9, with students in grades 4-5 exploring the stars and the universe in “It’s a Starry, Starry Night” and middle schoolers building a bridge for competition in “Bridge Design and Fabrication.” The elementary offerings are new to the STEM Saturdays schedule this year. Anyone interested in attending a STEM Saturday event must pre-register, and early registration is recommended as the courses fill up early. STEM Saturdays will also be held in November and each month from January to April. For a detailed schedule and registration form, visit www.wcboe.org and click on the STEM Saturdays Top Story. For information contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-5149 or gboggs@wcboe.org.
