As of 10:35 p.m.
Governor - O'Malley
Comptroller - Campbell
Attorney General - Gansler
Senator - Mikulski
House - Harris
Senate
37 - Colburn
38 - James
37A - Cane
38A - Otto
37B - Eckert and Haddaway
38B - Conway and McDermott
County Council
Holloway
Culver
Sample-Hughes
Prettyman
Bartkovich
Caldwell
Holloway
County Exec - Pollitt
State's Attorney - Maciarello
Clerk of the Court - Bowen
Registrar of Wills - Lemon
Judge of the Orphans' Court - Smith, Barclay, Pollitt-Bright
Sheriff - Lewis
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Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Dozens Report Voting Machines Incorrectly Select Democrats
ANNAPOLIS – More than thirty voters in more than half of Maryland’s counties have reported voting machines falsely selecting Democrat candidates to the Maryland Republican Party’ Voter Hotline. In each case, voters reported their ballot summary screen had improperly chosen a Democrat candidate when they had actually voted Republican. MDGOP highlighted similar issues during early voting and it appears the issue has not been resolved. Maryland Republican Party Chairman Audrey Scott issued the following statement today in response to the machine malfunctions:
“I urge every Maryland voter to be vigilant while voting and to double check their ballot before casting their vote. Reports coming into the MDGOP Voter Hotline echo similar malfunctions that occurred during early voting and represent a disturbing trend as in all instances the machine defaulted to the Democrat candidate. The Maryland Republican Party brought this issue to the attention of the State Board of Elections last week and we are disappointed to hear the problem continues to persist. In an election with close races across the state it’s essential all votes are counted properly and these continued reports of machine errors are unacceptable.”
One-Dollar Sale Of Washington Times Is Final
The sale of the Washington Times has gone through, Politico reports.
The late-August sale of the beleaguered newspaper, following months of staff cuts, represented a reassertion of control by the paper's founder, Reverend Sun Myung Moon of the Unification Church.
Rev. Moon had given the reigns of the paper to his son, Preston Moon, who slashed staff to keep the paper afloat. For months, media watchers in D.C. speculated about the fate of the paper and its remaining staff.
The younger Moon finally sold the paper for $1 in late August to Douglas Joo, who will assume the debts and liabilities of the Washington Times.
Joo is said by many to be an ally to Rev. Moon.
Salisbury News Is Rocking Today!
It's been a crazy day for me but don't you worry, we'll have numbers up just as early as we can get them.
We did learn today that many of the Maciarello signs mysteriously disappeared overnight and guess what signs replaced them. You guessed it, Seth Mitchell signs! Once a snake, always a snake.
More to come........
Didja Vote? Chef Fred Would Like To Thank You!
Chef Fred's Restaurant on North Salisbury Boulevard wants to thank each and every voter with a plate at the free lunch buffet going on RIGHT NOW!
All you have to do is come into Chef Fred's wearing or carrying your "I Voted" sticker, then partake of the delicious lunch offerings, all courtesy of Chef Fred's.
Remember to say thanks and leave a little something for your server.
WICOMICO TO RECEIVE $1 MILLION IN RURAL LEGACY GRANTS
County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., announced today that the O’Malley Administration will be making $1 Million in Rural Legacy Grant funding available for land preservation in Wicomico County. Pollitt said that, “The Rural Legacy program is a great tool for us to use to save rural land in the Quantico Creek area. I am grateful that Governor O’Malley recognized our efforts with a grant amount matched only by the previous one for $1 Million in 2008.”
Wicomico County has now been awarded $5.7 Million in grant funds from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Rural Legacy Program since 2002. The County currently has $1. 5 Million allocated to it to purchase Rural Legacy Easements. Negotiations are in process for the next easement acquisition.
$4.2 Million of Rural Legacy funds, along with $122,000 of Wicomico County Forest Conservation funds, Wicomico County Agricultural Preservation funds and private donations have been used to protect 2,126 acres of land in the Quantico Creek Rural Legacy Area by way of easement acquisition. The easements are on lands near the headwaters of Quantico Creek surrounding historic Quantico, Maryland, and prime agricultural and forest land along Royal Oak Road.
"TEA PARTY” NOW IN FREE FALL IN WICOMICO COUNTY
No matter the outcome today, there’s already a big loser in this election cycle – the local T-P crowd who thought that they could usurp the electorate by whining about taxes and spending but offering no solutions or even a serious proposal. Like, can you say "Julie Brewington" (and what has Ms. Wannabe been doing since her embarrassing debacle in the primary)?
With leaders like her and her husband no serious candidate was lured aboard their ship of fools, and their coterie of candidates – Mr. & Ms. B., Chris Lewis and Calpino the absurd – have either been eliminated or will be today.
The electorate has a remarkable ability to detect a sham, and having been duped by Obama two years ago, is not about to let that happen again. By trying to foist upon us candidates who have no knowledge of local or state government but simply want to run it "their way," the Tea Party has effectively neutered itself in Wicomico County. New leadership (assuming it would not be a carbon copy of the current) might not be enough.
In essence, they blew it! But, in the next election cycle we probably will have to endure "Julie, the Sequel."
With leaders like her and her husband no serious candidate was lured aboard their ship of fools, and their coterie of candidates – Mr. & Ms. B., Chris Lewis and Calpino the absurd – have either been eliminated or will be today.
The electorate has a remarkable ability to detect a sham, and having been duped by Obama two years ago, is not about to let that happen again. By trying to foist upon us candidates who have no knowledge of local or state government but simply want to run it "their way," the Tea Party has effectively neutered itself in Wicomico County. New leadership (assuming it would not be a carbon copy of the current) might not be enough.
In essence, they blew it! But, in the next election cycle we probably will have to endure "Julie, the Sequel."
Sign Of Dirty Tricks Times: Md. State Workers Remove GOP Posters
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley ordered state highway workers to remove political campaign signs for Republican candidates during the weekend, according to GOP candidates and homeowners.
The leader of the state with the slogan of "Seize the Day Off" apparently told state employees to work on their days off, at overtime rates, according to candidates and residents along major thoroughfares in the Democratic stronghold of Montgomery County, in the Washington suburbs. Those residents told Newsmax they were surprised on Saturday when highway workers removed signs from their front yards and tossed them into a state dump truck.
“This is an absolute outrage,” said Rob Vricella, a Republican candidate for county council who confronted the workers. “I jumped up into the truck and retrieved my own signs and saw a pile of what looked like all Republican signs.”
When Vricella challenged the workers, they identified themselves as state employees who were getting overtime to remove the signs on the Democratic governor’s orders, he said.
Perhaps not coincidentally in this state regarded as one of the bluest of the blue, O’Malley is running for re-election against former Republican Gov. Bob Ehrlich (right), whom O’Malley ousted in 2006 after Ehrlich had served just one term.
A few minutes after Vricella encountered the state workers, the truck stopped in front of Charles Pelham’s house in Bethesda. His wife was working in the yard when the state workers removed Republican campaign signs from their property, despite her protests, Pelham said.
The workers told her the same story: They were acting on the Democratic governor’s orders and receiving overtime for working on Saturday and Sunday.
Candidates regularly put up signs on the medians of main roads, even though state law forbids the practice and holds offending candidates responsible for their removal. Candidates who don’t remove their signs after Election Day can be fined, although that has happened rarely, if ever.
But the state has no authority to remove signs from private property. Removal of private property without the owner’s request is theft.More here
The leader of the state with the slogan of "Seize the Day Off" apparently told state employees to work on their days off, at overtime rates, according to candidates and residents along major thoroughfares in the Democratic stronghold of Montgomery County, in the Washington suburbs. Those residents told Newsmax they were surprised on Saturday when highway workers removed signs from their front yards and tossed them into a state dump truck.
“This is an absolute outrage,” said Rob Vricella, a Republican candidate for county council who confronted the workers. “I jumped up into the truck and retrieved my own signs and saw a pile of what looked like all Republican signs.”
When Vricella challenged the workers, they identified themselves as state employees who were getting overtime to remove the signs on the Democratic governor’s orders, he said.
Perhaps not coincidentally in this state regarded as one of the bluest of the blue, O’Malley is running for re-election against former Republican Gov. Bob Ehrlich (right), whom O’Malley ousted in 2006 after Ehrlich had served just one term.
A few minutes after Vricella encountered the state workers, the truck stopped in front of Charles Pelham’s house in Bethesda. His wife was working in the yard when the state workers removed Republican campaign signs from their property, despite her protests, Pelham said.
The workers told her the same story: They were acting on the Democratic governor’s orders and receiving overtime for working on Saturday and Sunday.
Candidates regularly put up signs on the medians of main roads, even though state law forbids the practice and holds offending candidates responsible for their removal. Candidates who don’t remove their signs after Election Day can be fined, although that has happened rarely, if ever.
But the state has no authority to remove signs from private property. Removal of private property without the owner’s request is theft.More here
GOP Surge Expected To Weaken Obama’s Support Of PA Demands
An expected drubbing of the Democratic party by the GOP Tuesday probably will weaken PA demands and strengthen Israel, foreign analysts say.
By all counts, the Republican party is likely to win a majority in the House of Representatives and whittle the Democrats’ Senate majority to a whisker. The mid-term elections are being fought primarily on domestic issues, especially the economy and “Obamacare.”
Israel is a big factor in several local campaigns, but the overall anticipated Republican sweep is likely to result in a Congress that is “not likely to put heavy pressure and … more likely to give knee-jerk support on all kinds of other issues," strategic analyst Yossi Alpher told the French news agency AFP.
Netanyahu "will probably think he's in a stronger position," Middle East specialist and former U.S. official Robert Danin told a major California newspaper, the Sacramento Bee.
The Palestinian Authority has been assuming that once elections are out of the way, U.S. President Barack Obama will feel freer to pressure Israel, but PA negotiator Nabil Sha’ath recently admitted that if the Democratic party is trounced, President Obama’s leverage on foreign policy will be reduced.More here
By all counts, the Republican party is likely to win a majority in the House of Representatives and whittle the Democrats’ Senate majority to a whisker. The mid-term elections are being fought primarily on domestic issues, especially the economy and “Obamacare.”
Israel is a big factor in several local campaigns, but the overall anticipated Republican sweep is likely to result in a Congress that is “not likely to put heavy pressure and … more likely to give knee-jerk support on all kinds of other issues," strategic analyst Yossi Alpher told the French news agency AFP.
Netanyahu "will probably think he's in a stronger position," Middle East specialist and former U.S. official Robert Danin told a major California newspaper, the Sacramento Bee.
The Palestinian Authority has been assuming that once elections are out of the way, U.S. President Barack Obama will feel freer to pressure Israel, but PA negotiator Nabil Sha’ath recently admitted that if the Democratic party is trounced, President Obama’s leverage on foreign policy will be reduced.More here
Work On Israeli Southern Border Fence To Begin This Month
The Ministry of Defense stated Sunday that construction work on the security fence between Israel and Egypt will begin this month.
In the course of a weekend meeting of the Diplomacy-Security Cabinet, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed government ministries to try and find African countries that would be willing to take in the illegal immigrants that Israel expels, in return for financial compensation.
No country has yet agreed to take in the infiltrators.
An expert on demography told Arutz Sheva's Hebrew-language news service that Netanyahu's proposal is not unlike France's way of dealing with the gypsy population. Prof. Sergio Della Pergola of the Hebrew University said, “It is a little like what [French president Nicola] Sarkozy did with the gypsies: he sent planes to Romania with gypsy immigrants [on board] and paid each immigrant 300 Euro.”
“And this was done in enlightened France,” Della Pergola added sarcastically.
The demographer said there was “a bit of a paradox” in the construction of the anti-infiltrator fence. “On the one hand, one needs to prevent the entry of refugees and terrorists through the border. But on the other hand, it is actually a good sign that the border between Israel and Egypt is an open one, because it shows that there are no hostile incidents between the two countries.”
Della Pergola said it was no coincidence that the infiltrators choose to head for Israel. “No one wants to take them in, but there is mostly an economic reason – they want to reach a free country like Israel; out of all the countries in Asia and the Middle East, they want to come here, but the problem is that these immigrants compete with Israelis for the same jobs and hurt us in the long run.”
Egyptian border guards shot and killed a Sudanese person who was trying to infiltrate into Israel on Saturday. A security source told Chinese news agency Xinhua that the guards had called out a warning to the infiltrator and his group before opening fire. Two other infiltrators were arrested, and the others escaped.More from INN
In the course of a weekend meeting of the Diplomacy-Security Cabinet, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu instructed government ministries to try and find African countries that would be willing to take in the illegal immigrants that Israel expels, in return for financial compensation.
No country has yet agreed to take in the infiltrators.
An expert on demography told Arutz Sheva's Hebrew-language news service that Netanyahu's proposal is not unlike France's way of dealing with the gypsy population. Prof. Sergio Della Pergola of the Hebrew University said, “It is a little like what [French president Nicola] Sarkozy did with the gypsies: he sent planes to Romania with gypsy immigrants [on board] and paid each immigrant 300 Euro.”
“And this was done in enlightened France,” Della Pergola added sarcastically.
The demographer said there was “a bit of a paradox” in the construction of the anti-infiltrator fence. “On the one hand, one needs to prevent the entry of refugees and terrorists through the border. But on the other hand, it is actually a good sign that the border between Israel and Egypt is an open one, because it shows that there are no hostile incidents between the two countries.”
Della Pergola said it was no coincidence that the infiltrators choose to head for Israel. “No one wants to take them in, but there is mostly an economic reason – they want to reach a free country like Israel; out of all the countries in Asia and the Middle East, they want to come here, but the problem is that these immigrants compete with Israelis for the same jobs and hurt us in the long run.”
Egyptian border guards shot and killed a Sudanese person who was trying to infiltrate into Israel on Saturday. A security source told Chinese news agency Xinhua that the guards had called out a warning to the infiltrator and his group before opening fire. Two other infiltrators were arrested, and the others escaped.More from INN
Thank You Candidates
6 years later we're sitting with more than 40 candidates running for office, many doing their very first video interview with a Blog.
I want to personally reach out to ALL of those candidates who took the time to come in and be interviewed. This process allowed our viewers to become far more educated. Voters are making more informed decisions about the candidates wishing to represent them.
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Victory Parties
One individual continues to send me anonymous comments wanting, (sometimes demanding) I tell them which Victory Party I'll be attending this evening.
Well, I've been invited to many. Both Ehrlich & O'Malley have invited me to theirs. Harris has invited me to his. Wargotz, Mathias and several others have also asked I attend their parties.
However, there's only ONE party in which I have any interest in being at and quite frankly that's no ones business. I'm 99% sure I know, (and you do too) who keeps sending me that anonymous question over and over again in almost every single Post. There's only one person that obsessed with Joe Albero.
Salisbury News will have people all over the place. While I wish I could be at several, there's only one of me. Win or lose, I will be at one party. Good Luck To ALL Candidates Today.
Well, I've been invited to many. Both Ehrlich & O'Malley have invited me to theirs. Harris has invited me to his. Wargotz, Mathias and several others have also asked I attend their parties.
However, there's only ONE party in which I have any interest in being at and quite frankly that's no ones business. I'm 99% sure I know, (and you do too) who keeps sending me that anonymous question over and over again in almost every single Post. There's only one person that obsessed with Joe Albero.
Salisbury News will have people all over the place. While I wish I could be at several, there's only one of me. Win or lose, I will be at one party. Good Luck To ALL Candidates Today.
Appeals Court Extends Life Of Gay Military Policy
Panel grants government's request for stay of ruling that 'don't ask, don't tell' is unconstitutional
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal appeals court extended the military's ban on gays serving openly Monday by indefinitely freezing a judge's order halting enforcement of the so-called "don't ask, don't tell" law, heightening pressure on the Obama administration to persuade the U.S. Senate to repeal the law before a new Congress is sworn in.
A divided three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the U.S. government's request for a stay while it challenges the trial court's ruling that the ban on openly gay service members is unconstitutional.
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Wicomico County Health Department To Hold PUBLIC FLU Vaccination Clinic
(Salisbury, MD) - The Wicomico County Health Department will hold a public walk-in flu vaccination clinic on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 7:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The clinic will be held at the Wicomico County Health Department William C. Fritz Center located at 300 W. Carroll Street, Salisbury, MD. Appointments are not needed. Vaccinations are for adults age 18 and older and will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $15 per flu shot. The public is encouraged to wear short sleeve clothing to the clinic.
Flu mist will also be available at no cost for children, age 5 to 11 only, enrolled in private schools or homeschooled students. Wicomico County public school students who missed receiving the flu mist at their school are also eligible.
Lori Brewster, Wicomico County Health Officer, encourages everyone to get a flu vaccination unless one has a medical contraindication or religious belief. “By doing so, you protect not only your own health, but that of your family, friends, and co-workers as well.”
For additional flu information, go to www.wicomicohealth.org or call 410-543-6943 to schedule a vaccination appointment after November 5, 2010.
EDITORIAL: Ehrlich For Maryland Governor
Andy Harris, Charles Lollar for Congress
5:41 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010
Maryland is on a path to become the Shakedown State. The current administration stands for tax increases, big spending and speed cameras on every street corner. Tomorrow, voters should insist on returning to a path of limited government, economic freedom and individual liberty. They can do that with a vote for Bob Ehrlich, the former Republican governor seeking to replace Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democrat.
Mr. O'Malley gained a slight polling advantage thanks to a negative ad barrage designed to flamboozle voters into thinking he's the candidate who would tread most lightly on the taxpayer's wallet. He shouldn't be allowed to get away with this swindle. In 2007, Mr. O'Malley enacted increases in personal income taxes, corporate income taxes, sales taxes, taxes on cigarettes and the tax on vehicle titles - a package adding up to a yearly total of $1.4 billion. Mr. Ehrlich's sin was his support for a temporary property tax increase that cost homeowners a comparatively modest $200 million. As penance, Mr. Ehrlich pledged to repeal the O'Malley sales tax increase. Mr. O'Malley's commercials are built upon whoppers like counting the cost of a tax increase on health maintenance organizations that the Democratic General Assembly enacted over Mr. Ehrlich's veto.
Such dishonesty is a distinctive feature of Mr. O'Malley's administration. Upon taking office, one of his top priorities was to ram the statewide expansion of speed cameras through the legislature in the name of protecting highway workers and schoolchildren. The state government now uses speed cameras on freeways in "work zones" where there are no workers and no work is being done. The State Highway Administration has been approving the creation of brand-new "school zones" on commuter roads unconnected with any school - the real purpose has been to extract yet more money from taxpayers.
Mr. Ehrlich vetoed speed-camera legislation as governor, proving he understands that this corruption should be given no place in the Old Line State. Maryland needs Mr. Ehrlich, who will lower taxes to encourage entrepreneurs to invest in the state and restore its former prosperity.
Voters in the Eastern Shore's 1st District have an especially important opportunity to send Andy Harris, a physician, veteran and state senator, to Congress. Dr. Harris shows a slight lead over incumbent Democratic Rep. Frank Kratovil Jr., who beat Dr. Harris by less than 3,000 votes in 2008. It's time to remedy that mistake.
While Mr. Kratovil has been careful to avoid being linked to the liberal agenda of President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, it's a tough sell. Mr. Kratovil voted for the so-called stimulus package, which wasted $814 billion in taxpayer funds to create a handful of make-work jobs. He voted for the "cap-and-trade" bill that would raise taxes on the cost of energy. Although he voted against Obamacare, Mr. Kratovil refuses to commit to its repeal. Dr. Harris understands that the Obama-Pelosi-Hoyer agenda threatens to pull the plug on America's long-term health.
Voters in the 5th Congressional District have the advantage of being able to target a key member of that liberal triad. Combat veteran, businessman and Tea Party activist Charles Lollar, a Republican, is taking on Mr. Hoyer. That is no small task, considering Mr. Hoyer is a professional politician who has held some sort of public office for the past 45 years - including 15 terms in Congress. Mr. Lollar's unrestrained enthusiasm and passion for limited government show he's a rising star in the Maryland GOP.
Judge: Md. Firefighters Can Campaign For Ambulance Fees
ROCKVILLE, Md. - A Montgomery County judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to stop county firefighters from campaigning for ambulance fees.
Without a 'Yes' vote on 'Question A' -- the ballot measure that would institute ambulance fees -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says he'll have to cut more than 80 firefighter positions and take 11 ambulances out of service.
Leggett has put the county's paid firefighters to work lobbying in support of the measure. Uniformed firefighters, at times with equipment, have handed out literature and shown up on the clock at shopping and government centers in what the county calls "an education effort" and what opponents call "electioneering."
In making his ruling, Circuit Court Judge Robert A. Greenberg said the plaintiffs -- volunteer firefighters -- failed to file in a timely manner.
The judge also said citizens could be as outraged that the county is "crying poverty" while spending taxpayers' money to argue its case.
GO HERE to read more.
Without a 'Yes' vote on 'Question A' -- the ballot measure that would institute ambulance fees -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett says he'll have to cut more than 80 firefighter positions and take 11 ambulances out of service.
Leggett has put the county's paid firefighters to work lobbying in support of the measure. Uniformed firefighters, at times with equipment, have handed out literature and shown up on the clock at shopping and government centers in what the county calls "an education effort" and what opponents call "electioneering."
In making his ruling, Circuit Court Judge Robert A. Greenberg said the plaintiffs -- volunteer firefighters -- failed to file in a timely manner.
The judge also said citizens could be as outraged that the county is "crying poverty" while spending taxpayers' money to argue its case.
GO HERE to read more.
November 2, 2010: A Day In The Life Of An Election Judge
The kids are out of school for the day but, last night at our mandatory Monday night meeting I found out we have one brave high school student who will trade a day of skateboarding or playing video games to see the nation's electoral process at work.
The job of an election judge actually starts weeks before Election Day with a four-hour training class that the Montgomery County Board of Elections requires for each person serving as a judge at the county’s 243 polling sites. At the training we learn the specifics duties of our assignment and are required to take an oath promising to adhere to policies that promote a fair electoral process for all voters.
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Study: Alcohol More Dangerous For Society Than Heroin, Crack, Meth, Other Fun Stuff
A new study out of the UK looked at the combined harm done -- to both the user and to others -- by a host of different drugs. The conclusion: While alcohol might not damage the body as much as some other drugs, its ill societal effects make it the most dangerous intoxicant on the list.
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Don't Toss Those Halloween Candy Wrappers Just Yet
Even if you didn't go trick-or-treating last night, there's a decent chance you have some candy and chocolate sitting around the house. Perhaps you're like some Consumerist staffers who just can't help but be tempted by the bulk bags of Kit Kats that go on sale at their local Walgreens? Regardless, before you toss those empty wrappers in the garbage, you might want to consider using them to help out a good cause.
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Easily Find Your Polling Location With Google
For the quickest and easiest way to figure out your polling location for today, just Google for the word "vote." A little search box with a vote button next to it will appear. Type in your home address and you'll get a handy Google Map showing you your nearest place to go vote.
Domino's Booger Woman Gets Sentenced
On Friday the woman who narrated the Domino's booger video that made national headlines plead guilty and received sentencing.
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Homeowners Making $2.6B Per Month Living In Foreclosed Homes
Here's one way to make the mortgage mess work for you: According to The Wall Street Journal, the slowdown in foreclosures due to questions about paperwork, note-holders and robo-signers has allowed some homeowners to live mortgage-free for several months; some are even renting out their homes. The Journal estimates that the "stealth stimulus" gives these homeowners a "subsidy" of about $2.6 billion a month.
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Lawmaker Probes Payments To Doctors By Medical Device Companies
Pharma’s not the only industry paying doctors for speaking and consulting. According to disclosure forms from one medical device company, one doctor alone could take home compensation close to $2 million.
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TROOPERS ON SCENE OF MULTIPLE FATAL CRASH IN WORCESTER CO. (FROM LAST NIGHT)
(NEWARK, MD) – Maryland State Police are on the scene of a multiple fatality crash involving several vehicles on Rt. 113 in Worcester County.
Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, Maryland State Police at the Berlin Barrack were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash on southbound Rt. 113 near Langmaid Road in Newark, Worcester County. Preliminary information indicates four people are dead at the scene.
Early information from troopers on the scene indicates there were seven people in one vehicle. Four of them are deceased and the other three have been flown to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
Two drivers from two other vehicles were also flown to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center. State Police medevac helicopters from Salisbury and Easton responded to fly all the injured victims to the trauma center. The driver of a tractor trailer whose truck was struck by debris from the crash behind him was not injured.
Rt. 113 is closed in both directions due to the extensive crash scene. State Highway Administration personnel are assisting with detours around the area by way of Newark Road. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours. At the location of the crash, Rt. 113 is a 55 mph un-divided highway with one lane in each direction.
The Maryland State Police CRASH Team has responded and is conducting a detailed crash investigation. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available and after families have been notified.
Shortly before 5:00 p.m. today, Maryland State Police at the Berlin Barrack were dispatched to a three-vehicle crash on southbound Rt. 113 near Langmaid Road in Newark, Worcester County. Preliminary information indicates four people are dead at the scene.
Early information from troopers on the scene indicates there were seven people in one vehicle. Four of them are deceased and the other three have been flown to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
Two drivers from two other vehicles were also flown to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center. State Police medevac helicopters from Salisbury and Easton responded to fly all the injured victims to the trauma center. The driver of a tractor trailer whose truck was struck by debris from the crash behind him was not injured.
Rt. 113 is closed in both directions due to the extensive crash scene. State Highway Administration personnel are assisting with detours around the area by way of Newark Road. The roadway is expected to be closed for several hours. At the location of the crash, Rt. 113 is a 55 mph un-divided highway with one lane in each direction.
The Maryland State Police CRASH Team has responded and is conducting a detailed crash investigation. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available and after families have been notified.
SHOOTING DEATHS OF TWO DOGS IN CARROLL CO INVESTIGATED
(UNION BRIDGE, MD) – Maryland State Police are searching for the person or persons responsible for the apparent shooting deaths of two dogs found today in a field in western Carroll County.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. today, a trooper from the Westminster Barrack was dispatched to a home in the 1000-block of Winters Church Road, Union Bridge, Md. The victim, Leonard A. Nahr, 28, told the trooper his two dogs had just been found dead and appeared to have been shot.
Nahr said his three-year-old female pit bull and his 17-week-old male Chihuahua had been missing since the morning of October 12, 2010. He said that morning, both dogs had been barking out behind his house. His home backs up to a bird sanctuary and a farm. When he returned home, his dogs were not there. The next day, he and his wife put up signs in the area and began a widespread search for the dogs. A nearby farmer reported he had seen the dogs running around in a field not far from the victim’s home. No further information was obtained.
This morning, the victim was contacted by a farmer in the 1300-block of Old New Windsor Road, who said he had found the remains of what appeared to be his dogs. The dogs were found on either side of an access road that is used to reach hunting areas on the farm.
Troopers examined the decomposing remains of both dogs. It appears each dog sustained a single large caliber gunshot wound.
Troopers searched the area for evidence and contacted Natural Resources Police. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barrack at 410-386-3000. Callers may remain anonymous.
Shortly after 9:30 a.m. today, a trooper from the Westminster Barrack was dispatched to a home in the 1000-block of Winters Church Road, Union Bridge, Md. The victim, Leonard A. Nahr, 28, told the trooper his two dogs had just been found dead and appeared to have been shot.
Nahr said his three-year-old female pit bull and his 17-week-old male Chihuahua had been missing since the morning of October 12, 2010. He said that morning, both dogs had been barking out behind his house. His home backs up to a bird sanctuary and a farm. When he returned home, his dogs were not there. The next day, he and his wife put up signs in the area and began a widespread search for the dogs. A nearby farmer reported he had seen the dogs running around in a field not far from the victim’s home. No further information was obtained.
This morning, the victim was contacted by a farmer in the 1300-block of Old New Windsor Road, who said he had found the remains of what appeared to be his dogs. The dogs were found on either side of an access road that is used to reach hunting areas on the farm.
Troopers examined the decomposing remains of both dogs. It appears each dog sustained a single large caliber gunshot wound.
Troopers searched the area for evidence and contacted Natural Resources Police. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone with information about this shooting is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Westminster Barrack at 410-386-3000. Callers may remain anonymous.
TROOPERS ARREST 100 DRUNK DRIVERS, ONE-THIRD OF STATE TOTAL
(PIKESVILLE, MD) – Troopers arrested scores of suspected drunk drivers and issued thousands of traffic citations for other offenses, but fortunately were not called upon to investigate any fatal crashes over the Halloween weekend.
From Friday, October 29th through Sunday the 31st, troopers from the Maryland State Police arrested 100 drunk drivers. Combined Maryland police department statistics indicate at least 300 drunk drivers were arrested across the state.
The most drunk driving arrests were made by troopers at the La Plata Barrack who arrested nine drivers, followed by troopers at the Bel Air and Salisbury barracks, who had eight DUI arrests each, and the Golden Ring Barrack, where troopers made seven arrests. Many of those drivers operating under the influence were located and arrested by extra troopers working special DUI saturation patrols as part of Maryland’s combined law enforcement Checkpoint Strikeforce effort during the weekend.
Statewide, troopers made 79 criminal arrests and apprehended another 42 people wanted on warrants. Troopers issued 3,235 traffic citations and 3,118 warnings for traffic offenses.
Troopers investigated 141 traffic crashes during the weekend. None of those crashes involved a fatality. It is not known at this time if another police department investigated a fatal crash during the weekend.
Troopers working at the Rockville, College Park and Forestville barracks were part of an increased patrol presence aimed at increasing security and traffic safety in the region. Troopers in that region alone issued 445 traffic citations, 314 warnings and made 19 DUI arrests.
Members of the Westminster Barrack Criminal Investigation Section teamed up with agents from the Maryland Department of Parole and Probation and officers from the Taneytown Police to conduct sex offender compliance checks. The Department of Parole and Probation had identified 31 sex offenders in Carroll County who were not have porch lights on or dispense candy to children trick or treating and were to display a “no candy” sign. The enforcement team checked all 31 persons and found each one in compliance.
From Friday, October 29th through Sunday the 31st, troopers from the Maryland State Police arrested 100 drunk drivers. Combined Maryland police department statistics indicate at least 300 drunk drivers were arrested across the state.
The most drunk driving arrests were made by troopers at the La Plata Barrack who arrested nine drivers, followed by troopers at the Bel Air and Salisbury barracks, who had eight DUI arrests each, and the Golden Ring Barrack, where troopers made seven arrests. Many of those drivers operating under the influence were located and arrested by extra troopers working special DUI saturation patrols as part of Maryland’s combined law enforcement Checkpoint Strikeforce effort during the weekend.
Statewide, troopers made 79 criminal arrests and apprehended another 42 people wanted on warrants. Troopers issued 3,235 traffic citations and 3,118 warnings for traffic offenses.
Troopers investigated 141 traffic crashes during the weekend. None of those crashes involved a fatality. It is not known at this time if another police department investigated a fatal crash during the weekend.
Troopers working at the Rockville, College Park and Forestville barracks were part of an increased patrol presence aimed at increasing security and traffic safety in the region. Troopers in that region alone issued 445 traffic citations, 314 warnings and made 19 DUI arrests.
Members of the Westminster Barrack Criminal Investigation Section teamed up with agents from the Maryland Department of Parole and Probation and officers from the Taneytown Police to conduct sex offender compliance checks. The Department of Parole and Probation had identified 31 sex offenders in Carroll County who were not have porch lights on or dispense candy to children trick or treating and were to display a “no candy” sign. The enforcement team checked all 31 persons and found each one in compliance.
Return Day Committee, Georgetown Police Announce Parade Details, Road Closures
Georgetown -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be assisting Sussex County and the Return Day committee with traffic control on Thursday, November 4, 2010. As part of that assistance, DelDOT is posting this media release issued previously by the Return Day Committee:
As Return Day 2010 approaches, preparations are quickly moving forward.
And officials with the Sussex County Return Day Committee and the Georgetown Police Department are working once again to make the festivities set for Nov. 4 as enjoyable and safe for participants and spectators alike.
Delaware is once again in the national spotlight with this year's U.S. Senate race, and just like 2008 when then Vice President-elect Joe Biden came to town, expectations are high for Return Day 2010 to draw high-profile political figures, a throng of national and international media and thousands of spectators.
Because of that, security for Return Day remains heightened this year, but with an emphasis on keeping the event as quaint and familiar as those of the past.
"Return Day is tradition in Sussex County, and people don't like it when you mess with tradition," said Return Day Committee President Rosalie Walls. "We still have all that tradition with the horse-drawn carriages, the burying of the hatchet, and the reading of the returns."
"But obviously, we live in a different time from when Return Day began all the way back in 1792, so we are doing everything we can to balance the public's safety with everyone being able to have a good time," Ms. Walls said.
With that in mind, the Return Day Committee, on the advice of local law enforcement, will continue limits on parade entries this year.
Those include:
The prohibition of fuel tanker trucks, and other large, enclosed vehicles (e.g. 'box' trucks, garbage trucks or tractor-trailers);
A restriction on throwing candy or other items from parade entries;
Requiring parade participants to remain on the entire parade route from start to finish. There are no restrictions on the type or size of floats, and marching bands, civic organizations, dance troupes, etc., are encouraged to participate.
All entries must register with the Return Day Committee by Saturday, Oct. 30. For an entry form, visit http://www.returnday.org/.
On Return Day, entrants must be in place at the appropriate staging areas near Georgetown Middle School by no later than 11 a.m. to allow for inspection and security checks. The Return Day parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4. The public is reminded that many streets throughout Georgetown will be closed, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3, to accommodate the Return Day festivities.
A map and full listing of those closures is provided in a separate release. Additionally, those planning to attend the Return Day parade and festivities as spectators are encouraged to arrive early and carpool, if possible. Parking will not be allowed or limited in many areas of Georgetown. Park-n-Ride locations will be established at Delaware Technical & Community College, North Georgetown Elementary School, and the Sports at the Beach complex.
Lastly, officials are asking the public to refrain from bringing backpacks, coolers, and large purses, if possible, as those items could be subject to search. "We are taking these steps as precautions, for all of our guests," said Georgetown Police Chief William Topping. "In the end, we want this to be a fun and safe day for Georgetown and Sussex County."
Return Day is a uniquely Sussex County tradition held each election year to celebrate the democratic process and set aside political differences. Recognized as a U.S. Library of Congress Local Legacy event, Return Day dates to as early as 1792 and brings together candidates - both winners and losers - on the Thursday
after Election Day.
As Return Day 2010 approaches, preparations are quickly moving forward.
And officials with the Sussex County Return Day Committee and the Georgetown Police Department are working once again to make the festivities set for Nov. 4 as enjoyable and safe for participants and spectators alike.
Delaware is once again in the national spotlight with this year's U.S. Senate race, and just like 2008 when then Vice President-elect Joe Biden came to town, expectations are high for Return Day 2010 to draw high-profile political figures, a throng of national and international media and thousands of spectators.
Because of that, security for Return Day remains heightened this year, but with an emphasis on keeping the event as quaint and familiar as those of the past.
"Return Day is tradition in Sussex County, and people don't like it when you mess with tradition," said Return Day Committee President Rosalie Walls. "We still have all that tradition with the horse-drawn carriages, the burying of the hatchet, and the reading of the returns."
"But obviously, we live in a different time from when Return Day began all the way back in 1792, so we are doing everything we can to balance the public's safety with everyone being able to have a good time," Ms. Walls said.
With that in mind, the Return Day Committee, on the advice of local law enforcement, will continue limits on parade entries this year.
Those include:
The prohibition of fuel tanker trucks, and other large, enclosed vehicles (e.g. 'box' trucks, garbage trucks or tractor-trailers);
A restriction on throwing candy or other items from parade entries;
Requiring parade participants to remain on the entire parade route from start to finish. There are no restrictions on the type or size of floats, and marching bands, civic organizations, dance troupes, etc., are encouraged to participate.
All entries must register with the Return Day Committee by Saturday, Oct. 30. For an entry form, visit http://www.returnday.org/.
On Return Day, entrants must be in place at the appropriate staging areas near Georgetown Middle School by no later than 11 a.m. to allow for inspection and security checks. The Return Day parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4. The public is reminded that many streets throughout Georgetown will be closed, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 3, to accommodate the Return Day festivities.
A map and full listing of those closures is provided in a separate release. Additionally, those planning to attend the Return Day parade and festivities as spectators are encouraged to arrive early and carpool, if possible. Parking will not be allowed or limited in many areas of Georgetown. Park-n-Ride locations will be established at Delaware Technical & Community College, North Georgetown Elementary School, and the Sports at the Beach complex.
Lastly, officials are asking the public to refrain from bringing backpacks, coolers, and large purses, if possible, as those items could be subject to search. "We are taking these steps as precautions, for all of our guests," said Georgetown Police Chief William Topping. "In the end, we want this to be a fun and safe day for Georgetown and Sussex County."
Return Day is a uniquely Sussex County tradition held each election year to celebrate the democratic process and set aside political differences. Recognized as a U.S. Library of Congress Local Legacy event, Return Day dates to as early as 1792 and brings together candidates - both winners and losers - on the Thursday
after Election Day.
Multiple Roads Being Converted To Hot Mix Surface In Sussex County
Frankford -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that American Infrastructure, Inc. was recently awarded a paving contract which will allow for several Sussex County surface-treated roads, commonly known as "tar and chip" roads to be repaved with hot mix asphalt. They submitted a bid of $3,005,777.00, the lowest of three bids received.
The following roads will be repaved on this contract:
-Cubbage Pond Road. from the bridge over Cubbage Pond to Johnson Road
-Church Street from Beaver Dam Road to Lewes/Georgetown Highway
-Wil King Road from Conleys Chapel Road to Kendale Road
-Cannon Road from Mount Joy Road to Indian Mission Road/SR 22
-East Piney Grove Road from Governor Stockley Road to Route 113
-Burbage Road from Powell Farm Road to Omar Road
-Primehook Road from hotmix joint east of Wilson Pond to Wilkerson Road
-Lakeview Road from Revel Road to Country Living Road
-Salt Barn Road from Bi-state Boulevard to Route 113/Sussex Highway
-Christ Church Road from Laurel Road to Chipmans Pond Road
-Camp Road from Route 13/Seaford Road to Sussex Highway
-Camp Road from Cannon Road to Sussex Highway
-Camp Road from Sussex Highway to Cannon Road
-Whaleys Road from Careys Camp Road to Laurel Road
-Whaleys Road from Kings Crossing Road to Careys Camp Road
Work will begin this month, and weather permitting, should be completed in 100 calendar days.
The following roads will be repaved on this contract:
-Cubbage Pond Road. from the bridge over Cubbage Pond to Johnson Road
-Church Street from Beaver Dam Road to Lewes/Georgetown Highway
-Wil King Road from Conleys Chapel Road to Kendale Road
-Cannon Road from Mount Joy Road to Indian Mission Road/SR 22
-East Piney Grove Road from Governor Stockley Road to Route 113
-Burbage Road from Powell Farm Road to Omar Road
-Primehook Road from hotmix joint east of Wilson Pond to Wilkerson Road
-Lakeview Road from Revel Road to Country Living Road
-Salt Barn Road from Bi-state Boulevard to Route 113/Sussex Highway
-Christ Church Road from Laurel Road to Chipmans Pond Road
-Camp Road from Route 13/Seaford Road to Sussex Highway
-Camp Road from Cannon Road to Sussex Highway
-Camp Road from Sussex Highway to Cannon Road
-Whaleys Road from Careys Camp Road to Laurel Road
-Whaleys Road from Kings Crossing Road to Careys Camp Road
Work will begin this month, and weather permitting, should be completed in 100 calendar days.
Highlighted Events This Week In Wicomico Schools
Monday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.
Dedication of Outdoor Classroom Built as Eagle Scout Project
Northwestern Elementary School
Brandon Bond, a Boy Scout and a sophomore at Mardela High School, will be at nearby Northwestern Elementary School at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, for the dedication of the new outdoor classroom at Northwestern that Bond built as his Eagle Scout project. The outdoor classroom will be used for environmental education classes (for science and 4-H), for small group reading activities, and for outdoor art and music activities. 410-677-5808.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
General Election
Schools and Central Office closed
Friday, Nov. 5
End of 1st Marking Period (45 days)
Report cards distributed Nov. 15
Community Players Musical “Jekyll & Hyde” Showcases Talents of Educators, Staff Members
Nov. 5-7
Wicomico High School Auditorium
The Community Players is proud to present Jekyll & Hyde The Musical - an excellent opportunity to support fellow employees, recently retired employees, and students. The orchestra has several music teachers (both active and retired) including Phyllis Oldham (Musical Director), Jana Hobbs, Bobbie Thamert, Ken Dasher and Sarah Burton. In addition, there are several string students: Austin Vestal, Chang Yoon, Hanna Kwak, Isaac Jeong and Jordan Evans. On stage we have teachers from Delmar, Wicomico High, Bennett Middle and the Central Office including Joe Benamati, Becky Mumford, Tara Dykes, Jeff Baer and Sherri Hynes (Director) as well as music students from Parkside, Wicomico High, and James M Bennett High: Brittany Swift, Lexie Baer, Kaitlin Evans and Missy Caton. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Nov. 7, all in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. For information and tickets go to www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org.
Jekyll & Hyde is a rousing gothic musical based on the classic tale of good and evil. Murder and chaos run rampant and evil lurks around every corner, but love and virtue put up a strong fight in this engaging thriller. Dr. Henry Jekyll, pursuing his life-long quest, endeavors to separate the two natures of man. Refused help by his peers and superiors, he begins experiments on himself with his formula. He meets with success, and shocking results. This show mixes together characters from both ends of the social spectrum, songs and scenes that provide ample chills and thrills, and a main character split between the extremes of morality. But are they really that separate... "How do you tell evil from good?"
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eastern Shore Stamp Club Seminar
Wicomico Public Library
The Eastern Shore Stamp Club, a group of local stamp collectors based out of Salisbury, will be holding a free "Stamp Collecting 101" seminar and "meet & greet" on Saturday, Nov. 6. The purpose of this event is to help people of all ages - children and adults alike - get started in an exciting hobby that can last a lifetime. The seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. in meeting room 1 of the Wicomico Public Library, located on 122 South Division St. in Salisbury. Anyone interested can come at anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore the world of stamp collecting and learn how to get started in the hobby. Admission to this event is free and all attendees will be given a free stamp collecting "kit" that includes a packet of stamps. Free refreshments will also be provided. Be sure to bring a friend. For more information about the Nov. 6 seminar, e-mail ESSC President Kye Parsons at essclub@yahoo.com.
Dedication of Outdoor Classroom Built as Eagle Scout Project
Northwestern Elementary School
Brandon Bond, a Boy Scout and a sophomore at Mardela High School, will be at nearby Northwestern Elementary School at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, for the dedication of the new outdoor classroom at Northwestern that Bond built as his Eagle Scout project. The outdoor classroom will be used for environmental education classes (for science and 4-H), for small group reading activities, and for outdoor art and music activities. 410-677-5808.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
General Election
Schools and Central Office closed
Friday, Nov. 5
End of 1st Marking Period (45 days)
Report cards distributed Nov. 15
Community Players Musical “Jekyll & Hyde” Showcases Talents of Educators, Staff Members
Nov. 5-7
Wicomico High School Auditorium
The Community Players is proud to present Jekyll & Hyde The Musical - an excellent opportunity to support fellow employees, recently retired employees, and students. The orchestra has several music teachers (both active and retired) including Phyllis Oldham (Musical Director), Jana Hobbs, Bobbie Thamert, Ken Dasher and Sarah Burton. In addition, there are several string students: Austin Vestal, Chang Yoon, Hanna Kwak, Isaac Jeong and Jordan Evans. On stage we have teachers from Delmar, Wicomico High, Bennett Middle and the Central Office including Joe Benamati, Becky Mumford, Tara Dykes, Jeff Baer and Sherri Hynes (Director) as well as music students from Parkside, Wicomico High, and James M Bennett High: Brittany Swift, Lexie Baer, Kaitlin Evans and Missy Caton. Shows will be at 8 p.m. Nov. 5 and 6, and 2 p.m. Nov. 7, all in the Wicomico High School Auditorium. For information and tickets go to www.communityplayersofsalisbury.org.
Jekyll & Hyde is a rousing gothic musical based on the classic tale of good and evil. Murder and chaos run rampant and evil lurks around every corner, but love and virtue put up a strong fight in this engaging thriller. Dr. Henry Jekyll, pursuing his life-long quest, endeavors to separate the two natures of man. Refused help by his peers and superiors, he begins experiments on himself with his formula. He meets with success, and shocking results. This show mixes together characters from both ends of the social spectrum, songs and scenes that provide ample chills and thrills, and a main character split between the extremes of morality. But are they really that separate... "How do you tell evil from good?"
Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Eastern Shore Stamp Club Seminar
Wicomico Public Library
The Eastern Shore Stamp Club, a group of local stamp collectors based out of Salisbury, will be holding a free "Stamp Collecting 101" seminar and "meet & greet" on Saturday, Nov. 6. The purpose of this event is to help people of all ages - children and adults alike - get started in an exciting hobby that can last a lifetime. The seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. in meeting room 1 of the Wicomico Public Library, located on 122 South Division St. in Salisbury. Anyone interested can come at anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to explore the world of stamp collecting and learn how to get started in the hobby. Admission to this event is free and all attendees will be given a free stamp collecting "kit" that includes a packet of stamps. Free refreshments will also be provided. Be sure to bring a friend. For more information about the Nov. 6 seminar, e-mail ESSC President Kye Parsons at essclub@yahoo.com.
Opportunities To Support Our Students And Schools
Nov. 1-23
Salvation Army Kettle Drive
Salisbury Middle School
Salisbury Middle School started a Salvation Army Kettle Drive Monday, Nov. 1 that will run through Nov. 23. The school is collecting coins, bills and Eagle Bucks. Students and staff can donate coins and bills, which will go directly to the Salvation Army. The school is also hoping that parents and guardians will chip in during American Education Week. Additionally, students may donate the Eagle Bucks they receive for good behavior and good citizenship. For every 10 Eagle Bucks, an outside sponsor will donate $1 to the Salvation Army on behalf of SMS (up to $500). The SMS goal is to raise at least $500 for the Salvation Army by Nov. 23. This event is sponsored by the A-Team of SMS, which hopes that everyone will gather their spare coins, dollars and Eagle Bucks to put towards an excellent cause. 410-677-5149.
Thursday, Nov. 4
Quarter Auction to Benefit Class of 2017
Mardela Middle and High School
A Quarter Auction to benefit the Class of 2017 will be held at Mardela Middle and High School on Thursday, Nov. 4, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the auction starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. How does a Quarter Auction work? Each bidder receives a paddle at check-in ($8 in advance, $10 at the door). Auction items will be on display with a bid price of one, two, three or four quarters. As items are presented, if you want to bid you place the number of quarters in the basket by the item and hold up your paddle. If the auctioneer picks your paddle number from the bucket, you win the item and walk away with a great prize for just one to four quarters. There will be more than 90 items up for auction, so bring plenty of quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. Light refreshments will also be sold. 410-677-5142.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Bookfair to Benefit North Salisbury Elementary School
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble in Salisbury will host a Bookfair to benefit North Salisbury Elementary School from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. By presenting a voucher at checkout, purchasers ensure that a portion of sales during the Bookfair directly support the school. Vouchers are available from NSS students, at the school, and at Barnes & Noble the day of the event. Can’t make it to the Bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Salisbury that day? Visit bn.com/bookfairs between Nov. 6-11 and enter Bookfair ID 10288827 at checkout. Customers at Barnes & Noble stores across the country can also use this ID at their local Barnes & Noble on Nov. 6 to benefit North Salisbury School. 410-677-5807.
Saturday, Nov. 6
BingoMania 54 by the Mardela Band Parents Organization
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
On Saturday, Nov. 6, BingoMania 54 will be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center by the Mardela Band Parents Organization with more than $25,000 in prizes. The event benefits the Mardela Middle and High School Bands. Doors open at 5 p.m., Instant Sales begin at 5:15 p.m., Early Bird Play begins at 6 p.m., and Regular Play starts at 7:30 p.m. The Jackpot Round (a single game worth $5,000, $7,500 or even more, according to attendance) typically begins around 10 p.m. Concession stand will be open for food purchases. Bring three nonperishable food items to BingoMania and receive three free cards for the 1st Early Bird Game; food items will be donated to local charities. Tickets to BingoMania are $48.25 in advance, $58.75 the day of the event. Purchase tickets by phone at 410-548-4911, or from Fran Whitelock 410-784-2445, Bernadine Short 757-665-5087, Jack Coker 302-644-4126, or The Drug Store in Hurlock 410-883-3100.
Sunday, Nov. 7
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Wicomico Middle School WISE After-School Program
Support the WISE After-School Program at Wicomico Middle School at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, complete with face painting and student performance. Tickets are $5 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. For tickets please see Ardealia Ross, a WISE staff member, or a student participant. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Proceeds help support supplemental program activities including the Step Team, Alumni Program (high school volunteers), and incentive field trips. 410-677-5145.
Saturday, Nov. 13
PTA Craft Show
Bennett Middle
Mark your calendar now for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and plan to get some of your holiday shopping done at the 2nd annual Bennett Middle School PTA Craft Show. The Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 29. Vendor spaces are $35 in the cafeteria and gym, or $25 hallway. Contact Bonnie Smith (BSmith@wcboe.org) or Laurie Parker (LParker@wcboe.org), or call them at 410-677-5140, for information.
Basket Raffle
Mardela High School Class of 2016
The Mardela High School Class of 2016 is selling tickets for its 2nd annual Basket Raffle. The “basket” contains gift certificates and gift cards from many local restaurants and businesses for goods and services, a Longaberger basket, a hunting trip, original watercolor by a local artist, home décor products, bath and beauty supplies, and much much more. The entire contents are included in the basket raffle and are valued at more than $4,000. Tickets are only $5 each. The drawing will take place on Dec. 17. For information please call 443-736-7948, or check with the school at 410-677-5142.
Commemorative JMB T-Shirts
The Junior Class of James M. Bennett High School is 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.
Salvation Army Kettle Drive
Salisbury Middle School
Salisbury Middle School started a Salvation Army Kettle Drive Monday, Nov. 1 that will run through Nov. 23. The school is collecting coins, bills and Eagle Bucks. Students and staff can donate coins and bills, which will go directly to the Salvation Army. The school is also hoping that parents and guardians will chip in during American Education Week. Additionally, students may donate the Eagle Bucks they receive for good behavior and good citizenship. For every 10 Eagle Bucks, an outside sponsor will donate $1 to the Salvation Army on behalf of SMS (up to $500). The SMS goal is to raise at least $500 for the Salvation Army by Nov. 23. This event is sponsored by the A-Team of SMS, which hopes that everyone will gather their spare coins, dollars and Eagle Bucks to put towards an excellent cause. 410-677-5149.
Thursday, Nov. 4
Quarter Auction to Benefit Class of 2017
Mardela Middle and High School
A Quarter Auction to benefit the Class of 2017 will be held at Mardela Middle and High School on Thursday, Nov. 4, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the auction starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. How does a Quarter Auction work? Each bidder receives a paddle at check-in ($8 in advance, $10 at the door). Auction items will be on display with a bid price of one, two, three or four quarters. As items are presented, if you want to bid you place the number of quarters in the basket by the item and hold up your paddle. If the auctioneer picks your paddle number from the bucket, you win the item and walk away with a great prize for just one to four quarters. There will be more than 90 items up for auction, so bring plenty of quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. Light refreshments will also be sold. 410-677-5142.
Saturday, Nov. 6
Bookfair to Benefit North Salisbury Elementary School
Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble in Salisbury will host a Bookfair to benefit North Salisbury Elementary School from 12-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. By presenting a voucher at checkout, purchasers ensure that a portion of sales during the Bookfair directly support the school. Vouchers are available from NSS students, at the school, and at Barnes & Noble the day of the event. Can’t make it to the Bookfair at Barnes & Noble in Salisbury that day? Visit bn.com/bookfairs between Nov. 6-11 and enter Bookfair ID 10288827 at checkout. Customers at Barnes & Noble stores across the country can also use this ID at their local Barnes & Noble on Nov. 6 to benefit North Salisbury School. 410-677-5807.
Saturday, Nov. 6
BingoMania 54 by the Mardela Band Parents Organization
Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
On Saturday, Nov. 6, BingoMania 54 will be held at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center by the Mardela Band Parents Organization with more than $25,000 in prizes. The event benefits the Mardela Middle and High School Bands. Doors open at 5 p.m., Instant Sales begin at 5:15 p.m., Early Bird Play begins at 6 p.m., and Regular Play starts at 7:30 p.m. The Jackpot Round (a single game worth $5,000, $7,500 or even more, according to attendance) typically begins around 10 p.m. Concession stand will be open for food purchases. Bring three nonperishable food items to BingoMania and receive three free cards for the 1st Early Bird Game; food items will be donated to local charities. Tickets to BingoMania are $48.25 in advance, $58.75 the day of the event. Purchase tickets by phone at 410-548-4911, or from Fran Whitelock 410-784-2445, Bernadine Short 757-665-5087, Jack Coker 302-644-4126, or The Drug Store in Hurlock 410-883-3100.
Sunday, Nov. 7
Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast Benefitting the Wicomico Middle School WISE After-School Program
Support the WISE After-School Program at Wicomico Middle School at an all-you-can-eat Applebee’s Pancake Fund-raiser Breakfast from 8 -10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, complete with face painting and student performance. Tickets are $5 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. For tickets please see Ardealia Ross, a WISE staff member, or a student participant. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Proceeds help support supplemental program activities including the Step Team, Alumni Program (high school volunteers), and incentive field trips. 410-677-5145.
Saturday, Nov. 13
PTA Craft Show
Bennett Middle
Mark your calendar now for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 and plan to get some of your holiday shopping done at the 2nd annual Bennett Middle School PTA Craft Show. The Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendor applications are now being accepted, through Oct. 29. Vendor spaces are $35 in the cafeteria and gym, or $25 hallway. Contact Bonnie Smith (BSmith@wcboe.org) or Laurie Parker (LParker@wcboe.org), or call them at 410-677-5140, for information.
Basket Raffle
Mardela High School Class of 2016
The Mardela High School Class of 2016 is selling tickets for its 2nd annual Basket Raffle. The “basket” contains gift certificates and gift cards from many local restaurants and businesses for goods and services, a Longaberger basket, a hunting trip, original watercolor by a local artist, home décor products, bath and beauty supplies, and much much more. The entire contents are included in the basket raffle and are valued at more than $4,000. Tickets are only $5 each. The drawing will take place on Dec. 17. For information please call 443-736-7948, or check with the school at 410-677-5142.
Commemorative JMB T-Shirts
The Junior Class of James M. Bennett High School is 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
Nov. 8-12
Maryland School Psychology Week
Wicomico Schools will join in the statewide observance of the week of Nov. 8-12 as Maryland School Psychology Week. Every day, in all of Maryland’s public schools, school psychologists help to address individual student learning needs and differences, children’s social-emotional development, family-school collaboration issues, and a myriad of academic skills across all grade levels, learning styles and content areas. School psychologists are among the most unique professionals in school systems, as their skills work to bridge learning, social and emotional performance. They use different strategies to support student needs and to improve school-wide and system-wide supports. To this end, they serve on Student Support Teams, Positive Behavioral Support Teams and IEP teams, to name a few of their collaborative rolls.
Monday, Nov. 8
Veterans Day Program
Mardela Middle and High School
Mardela Middle and High School and the Mardela Middle and High PTA will hold a Veterans Day program at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 to honor all veterans. The evening will feature guest speakers, presentations and light refreshments. 410-677-5142
Tuesday, Nov. 9
9th annual Tri-County College Fair
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 9th annual Tri-County College Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Recruiters from more than 100 colleges, universities and the Armed Services are slated to attend. High schools in the tri-county area as well as Philadelphia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia will be sending 1,500 students to the event. Junior and senior high school students, their parents and counselors can pick up literature and discuss educational opportunities with participating institutions. More than 90 colleges representing a variety of niches in higher education will participate. Specialty institutions such as Johnson & Wales University (hotel and restaurant management), the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and the West Virginia Institute of Technology have responded along with military institutions such as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Valley Forge Military College. Religious-based colleges attending are Messiah College, Methodist University and Moravian College. Some of the private colleges represented will be High Point University, Hood College, McDaniel College, Southern Vermont, Saint Augustine’s College and Washington College. Among the public institutions participating include Frostburg State University, Salisbury University, Shephard University, Towson State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, West Chester University, West Virginia University and UMES. Check with your high school guidance office for information on the event. More information on the fair is also available by calling 410-651-6411, or by e-mail at tyoung@umes.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m.
American Culinary Federation Contemporary Entree' Competition
Parkside High School Culinary Arts
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Christopher Allen Tanner, CEC, WCC, CHE will present a seminar for students on "American Culinary Federation (ACF) Contemporary Entree' Competition" at Parkside High School from 5-7 p.m. Mr. Tanner is an ACF approved judge and is currently a Chef-Instructor at Schenectady County Community College in New York. Current students in the Parkside Culinary Arts program are invited to attend. Students will be able to see how a professional chef prepares for competition, proper sanitation, how to use time wisely, and proper plating technique. Other competition topics will also be discussed. For the high school students this type of exposure will enable them to better prepare for their SkillsUSA competitions later in the school year, said Tony Hilligoss, Culinary Arts instructor. This is the first time this event has been held at Parkside High School. Local chefs from the area will also be in attendance and will give the opportunity for future culinarians to make contacts in the industry. This event will also help students prepare for the ACF Competition which will take place at the Worcester Technical High School Nov. 20. 410-677-5144.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m.
Veterans Day Assembly
Northwestern Elementary School
In honor of Veterans Day, Northwestern Elementary School students will attend an assembly honoring past and present members of our Armed Forces. The assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. The assembly will begin with a formal outside presentation of the colors. Students will then come indoors to be led in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a group of students will sing the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs. The students will honor those who have fought and are fighting for our freedom and the freedom of others. Veterans from our local American Legion posts will be in attendance to share education information about their service and will be honored and acknowledged for their sacrifice for our country. We will also have equipment on display from our local National Guard. Northwestern families are encouraged to attend. Any veterans in attendance will also be invited to visit the classroom of their child or grandchild afterwards for further small group discussions. 410-677-5808.
Thursday, Nov. 11, at 9:15 a.m.
Veterans Day Ceremony
North Salisbury Elementary School
North Salisbury Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 9:15 a.m. This program will honor men and women who have served our country, including those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Students are preparing for the ceremony by researching America's wars and writing handwritten invitations to a veteran in the community. Several students will take part in the program with special readings, songs, poetry, and a PowerPoint to honor all branches of the military. The school has hosted this annual celebration of Veterans Day since 2001. 410-677-5807.
Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m.
Flag Donation/Flag Ceremony
Choices Program
Representatives of the VFW will be at the Choices Program on Adventist Drive in Salisbury at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 for a flag ceremony. The VFW donated $500 to Choices for the purchase of flags and Veterans Day materials. On Nov. 11, the VFW will be at the school to perform a flag ceremony for students and staff and to raise the flag on the Choices flagpole. 410-677-5220.
Saturday, Nov. 13
STEM Saturday
Salisbury Middle School
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday classes will be offered throughout the 2010-11 school year for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8. The next STEM Saturday will be held at Salisbury Middle School from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 13, with students in grades 4-5 exploring “The Science Behind Winning” and middle schoolers working on “Robotics.” 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 Jan. 15, Green Keepers: Going Green to Preserve Our World (elementary) and The Bug Detective (middle), both at Salisbury Middle; Feb. 12, The Magic of Chemistry (elementary) and Out of Sight: Bringing Astronomy Down to Earth (middle), both at Salisbury Middle; March 12, Flying Wild: Bird Science and Conservation (elementary) at Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art; Fossils of the Chesapeake: A Hands-On Exploration (middle) at Parkside High; and April 9, The Bug Detective (elementary) and The Science Behind Winning (middle), both at Salisbury Middle. For a detailed schedule and registration form, visit http://www.wcboe.org/news/510. For information contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-5149 or gboggs@wcboe.org.
Sunday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 20
American Education Week
All Wicomico County Public Schools
Schools will welcome hundreds of parents, grandparents and other guests during this year's celebration of American Education Week. This annual spotlight on public education has as its theme "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." At the beginning of November, every student will receive a letter to bring home outlining new visitor procedures for American Education Week. The student’s family must fill out and return to the school office by Nov. 10 the Approved Visitor Form listing the people who will be allowed to visit the student at school. For the safety of all students and staff, no one who is not identified in advance as an approved visitor will be allowed to visit classrooms. For more information about American Education Week, please check with your student's school.
Monday, Nov. 15
Family CSI Night
Salisbury Middle School
On Nov. 15, Salisbury Middle will have a PTA Visitation and Family CSI Night. PTA classroom visitation will occur from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with dinner being served by our PTA from 5:30-6 p.m. Our CSI activities will run from 6-7:30 p.m. These activities will consist of two crimes scenes that students and their families can take part in solving. We will have the local police department, and representatives of other CSI-related careers discussing what they do in the field. Last year’s second CSI night brought out some 300 students, parents and guardians to investigate a crime scene. Students solve the CSI riddle using math, science, reading, writing, problem-solving, teamwork and lab analysis skills. 410-677-5149.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night
Westside Intermediate School
The first Wicomico County Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night of the 2010-11 school year will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Westside Intermediate School to honor outstanding students, teachers, administrators, schools, programs and community partners. 410-677-4561.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Office
A Superintendent’s Open Door Session will take place Wednesday, Nov. 17, 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: Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25. 410-677-4495
Saturday, Nov. 20
Annual Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Ultimate Bingo
James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School will hold its Annual Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Ultimate Bingo Nov. 20 to benefit the JMB student athletic teams. The event will be in the JMB Cafeteria. Doors and kitchen will open at 5 p.m. and games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20; must be 18 or older to play. In addition to 20 games of regular Bingo (you win, you pick your prize; each prize contains gift certificates from local businesses and there will be all-new Vera Bradley bags), there will be a Chinese and Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, concessions for sale, and the JMB Treasure Chest. JMB is also remembering others during the holiday season and asks attendees to bring canned or nonperishable items; for each item brought, the person will receive a special raffle ticket towards a chance at winning a special prize. All items donated will be given to the Maryland Food Bank. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Terry Blagus at 443-614-0875 or 410-677-5125 or tblagus@wcboe.org, or Kathy Elliott at 410-430-9172 or kelliott@wcboe.org.
Friday, Dec. 10
Heroes Night
Fruitland Schools
The Fruitland Schools PTA will host a Heroes Night for students and families on Friday, Dec. 10, to honor and remember the heroes of 9/11 and to meet the heroes who serve in the community every day. Guests will include Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, longtime State’s Attorney Davis Ruark, Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips, Ernest Leatherbury of the Maryland State Police, the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department, and a man who reported to the Pentagon to help on the day after 9/11. Other guests for the program who have a connection to 9/11 or are in public service are being sought. If you would like to participate in the Fruitland School PTA Heroes Night on Dec. 10, please contact coordinator Sheila Nichols at 410-334-6450, 443-735-2058, or nichols1011@verizon.net.
Maryland School Psychology Week
Wicomico Schools will join in the statewide observance of the week of Nov. 8-12 as Maryland School Psychology Week. Every day, in all of Maryland’s public schools, school psychologists help to address individual student learning needs and differences, children’s social-emotional development, family-school collaboration issues, and a myriad of academic skills across all grade levels, learning styles and content areas. School psychologists are among the most unique professionals in school systems, as their skills work to bridge learning, social and emotional performance. They use different strategies to support student needs and to improve school-wide and system-wide supports. To this end, they serve on Student Support Teams, Positive Behavioral Support Teams and IEP teams, to name a few of their collaborative rolls.
Monday, Nov. 8
Veterans Day Program
Mardela Middle and High School
Mardela Middle and High School and the Mardela Middle and High PTA will hold a Veterans Day program at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 to honor all veterans. The evening will feature guest speakers, presentations and light refreshments. 410-677-5142
Tuesday, Nov. 9
9th annual Tri-County College Fair
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore's 9th annual Tri-County College Fair will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9 in the William P. Hytche Athletic Center. Recruiters from more than 100 colleges, universities and the Armed Services are slated to attend. High schools in the tri-county area as well as Philadelphia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia will be sending 1,500 students to the event. Junior and senior high school students, their parents and counselors can pick up literature and discuss educational opportunities with participating institutions. More than 90 colleges representing a variety of niches in higher education will participate. Specialty institutions such as Johnson & Wales University (hotel and restaurant management), the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics and the West Virginia Institute of Technology have responded along with military institutions such as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Valley Forge Military College. Religious-based colleges attending are Messiah College, Methodist University and Moravian College. Some of the private colleges represented will be High Point University, Hood College, McDaniel College, Southern Vermont, Saint Augustine’s College and Washington College. Among the public institutions participating include Frostburg State University, Salisbury University, Shephard University, Towson State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, West Chester University, West Virginia University and UMES. Check with your high school guidance office for information on the event. More information on the fair is also available by calling 410-651-6411, or by e-mail at tyoung@umes.edu.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m.
American Culinary Federation Contemporary Entree' Competition
Parkside High School Culinary Arts
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Christopher Allen Tanner, CEC, WCC, CHE will present a seminar for students on "American Culinary Federation (ACF) Contemporary Entree' Competition" at Parkside High School from 5-7 p.m. Mr. Tanner is an ACF approved judge and is currently a Chef-Instructor at Schenectady County Community College in New York. Current students in the Parkside Culinary Arts program are invited to attend. Students will be able to see how a professional chef prepares for competition, proper sanitation, how to use time wisely, and proper plating technique. Other competition topics will also be discussed. For the high school students this type of exposure will enable them to better prepare for their SkillsUSA competitions later in the school year, said Tony Hilligoss, Culinary Arts instructor. This is the first time this event has been held at Parkside High School. Local chefs from the area will also be in attendance and will give the opportunity for future culinarians to make contacts in the industry. This event will also help students prepare for the ACF Competition which will take place at the Worcester Technical High School Nov. 20. 410-677-5144.
Wednesday, Nov. 10, at 9 a.m.
Veterans Day Assembly
Northwestern Elementary School
In honor of Veterans Day, Northwestern Elementary School students will attend an assembly honoring past and present members of our Armed Forces. The assembly is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. The assembly will begin with a formal outside presentation of the colors. Students will then come indoors to be led in a recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and a group of students will sing the Star Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs. The students will honor those who have fought and are fighting for our freedom and the freedom of others. Veterans from our local American Legion posts will be in attendance to share education information about their service and will be honored and acknowledged for their sacrifice for our country. We will also have equipment on display from our local National Guard. Northwestern families are encouraged to attend. Any veterans in attendance will also be invited to visit the classroom of their child or grandchild afterwards for further small group discussions. 410-677-5808.
Thursday, Nov. 11, at 9:15 a.m.
Veterans Day Ceremony
North Salisbury Elementary School
North Salisbury Elementary School will host a Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 11 at 9:15 a.m. This program will honor men and women who have served our country, including those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Students are preparing for the ceremony by researching America's wars and writing handwritten invitations to a veteran in the community. Several students will take part in the program with special readings, songs, poetry, and a PowerPoint to honor all branches of the military. The school has hosted this annual celebration of Veterans Day since 2001. 410-677-5807.
Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m.
Flag Donation/Flag Ceremony
Choices Program
Representatives of the VFW will be at the Choices Program on Adventist Drive in Salisbury at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11 for a flag ceremony. The VFW donated $500 to Choices for the purchase of flags and Veterans Day materials. On Nov. 11, the VFW will be at the school to perform a flag ceremony for students and staff and to raise the flag on the Choices flagpole. 410-677-5220.
Saturday, Nov. 13
STEM Saturday
Salisbury Middle School
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday classes will be offered throughout the 2010-11 school year for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8. The next STEM Saturday will be held at Salisbury Middle School from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Nov. 13, with students in grades 4-5 exploring “The Science Behind Winning” and middle schoolers working on “Robotics.” 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 Jan. 15, Green Keepers: Going Green to Preserve Our World (elementary) and The Bug Detective (middle), both at Salisbury Middle; Feb. 12, The Magic of Chemistry (elementary) and Out of Sight: Bringing Astronomy Down to Earth (middle), both at Salisbury Middle; March 12, Flying Wild: Bird Science and Conservation (elementary) at Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art; Fossils of the Chesapeake: A Hands-On Exploration (middle) at Parkside High; and April 9, The Bug Detective (elementary) and The Science Behind Winning (middle), both at Salisbury Middle. For a detailed schedule and registration form, visit http://www.wcboe.org/news/510. For information contact Gretchen Boggs at 410-677-5149 or gboggs@wcboe.org.
Sunday, Nov. 14-Saturday, Nov. 20
American Education Week
All Wicomico County Public Schools
Schools will welcome hundreds of parents, grandparents and other guests during this year's celebration of American Education Week. This annual spotlight on public education has as its theme "Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility." At the beginning of November, every student will receive a letter to bring home outlining new visitor procedures for American Education Week. The student’s family must fill out and return to the school office by Nov. 10 the Approved Visitor Form listing the people who will be allowed to visit the student at school. For the safety of all students and staff, no one who is not identified in advance as an approved visitor will be allowed to visit classrooms. For more information about American Education Week, please check with your student's school.
Monday, Nov. 15
Family CSI Night
Salisbury Middle School
On Nov. 15, Salisbury Middle will have a PTA Visitation and Family CSI Night. PTA classroom visitation will occur from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with dinner being served by our PTA from 5:30-6 p.m. Our CSI activities will run from 6-7:30 p.m. These activities will consist of two crimes scenes that students and their families can take part in solving. We will have the local police department, and representatives of other CSI-related careers discussing what they do in the field. Last year’s second CSI night brought out some 300 students, parents and guardians to investigate a crime scene. Students solve the CSI riddle using math, science, reading, writing, problem-solving, teamwork and lab analysis skills. 410-677-5149.
Tuesday, Nov. 16
Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night
Westside Intermediate School
The first Wicomico County Board of Education Awards & Recognitions Night of the 2010-11 school year will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 16 at Westside Intermediate School to honor outstanding students, teachers, administrators, schools, programs and community partners. 410-677-4561.
Wednesday, Nov. 17
Superintendent’s Open Door Session
Board of Education Office
A Superintendent’s Open Door Session will take place Wednesday, Nov. 17, 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: Dec. 15, Jan. 19, Feb. 23, March 23, April 27 and May 25. 410-677-4495
Saturday, Nov. 20
Annual Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Ultimate Bingo
James M. Bennett High School
James M. Bennett High School will hold its Annual Longaberger Basket and Vera Bradley Bag Ultimate Bingo Nov. 20 to benefit the JMB student athletic teams. The event will be in the JMB Cafeteria. Doors and kitchen will open at 5 p.m. and games will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20; must be 18 or older to play. In addition to 20 games of regular Bingo (you win, you pick your prize; each prize contains gift certificates from local businesses and there will be all-new Vera Bradley bags), there will be a Chinese and Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, concessions for sale, and the JMB Treasure Chest. JMB is also remembering others during the holiday season and asks attendees to bring canned or nonperishable items; for each item brought, the person will receive a special raffle ticket towards a chance at winning a special prize. All items donated will be given to the Maryland Food Bank. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Terry Blagus at 443-614-0875 or 410-677-5125 or tblagus@wcboe.org, or Kathy Elliott at 410-430-9172 or kelliott@wcboe.org.
Friday, Dec. 10
Heroes Night
Fruitland Schools
The Fruitland Schools PTA will host a Heroes Night for students and families on Friday, Dec. 10, to honor and remember the heroes of 9/11 and to meet the heroes who serve in the community every day. Guests will include Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis, longtime State’s Attorney Davis Ruark, Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips, Ernest Leatherbury of the Maryland State Police, the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department, and a man who reported to the Pentagon to help on the day after 9/11. Other guests for the program who have a connection to 9/11 or are in public service are being sought. If you would like to participate in the Fruitland School PTA Heroes Night on Dec. 10, please contact coordinator Sheila Nichols at 410-334-6450, 443-735-2058, or nichols1011@verizon.net.
FORECLOSURES SOAR IN WORCESTER COUNTY
Foreclosures in Worcester County are on a record breaking pace.
2006 - 185
2007 - 341
2008 - 391
2009 - 664
The foreclosure scenario goes hand-in-hand with the massive exodus of businesses from our area. The relationship is what financial analysis call - a linear relationship.
Remember the Alamo! Go Vote!
The Polls Are Now Open
THE POLLS ARE NOW OPEN
You can find your polling location here.
Please make sure you vote, and
Please make sure you vote, and
please vote for Andy Harris.