Dear WCEA Members:
In lieu of the preliminary hearing on May 15, 2014, MSEA and the “Interim Managers” sought a settlement to which the elected WCEA leadership has agreed. This settlement does not preclude the final court case, but instead maintains the rights and responsibilities of the elected leadership until said court case occurs. The settlement for the preliminary hearing is available for you to view on our website, at http://www.wceaonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Consent-Preliminary-Injunction.pdf .
Sincerely,
Kelly Stephenson, WCEA President
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Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Making Members Of Congress Fly Coach Doesn’t Exactly Level The Flying Field
The measure from Reps. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.), John Barrow (D-Ga.), Walter Jones (R-N.C.), and Raul Ruiz (D-Ca.) is captured entirely in its evocative title: the "If Our Military Has to Fly Coach Then so Should Congress Act of 2014." Instead of always flying members of the military first class, which would also have solved that problem, the representatives decided to bar members of Congress from using any seats besides those in coach. Or, more accurately, the cheapest fare possible. No extra leg room, apparently — although exceptions may be made for medical conditions. (Point of personal editorial privilege: as a tall person, being tall should count in this case.)
How much this would save the government isn't clear. Gosar's press release mentions the size of the national debt twice but doesn't include how much the measure is expected to save. (A request made to his office for that information wasn't answered by the time this article was published.)
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Ohio dad can't have more kids until he pays off child support, court says
ELYRIA, Ohio – An Ohio appeals court has upheld a judge's order that a deadbeat father can't have more kids until he pays his back child support.
The decision this week by the 9th District Court of Appeals didn't provide an opinion about whether the judge's order was appropriate. Instead the appeals court said it didn't have enough information to decide the merits of the case without a copy of the pre-sentence report detailing Asim Taylor's background.
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The decision this week by the 9th District Court of Appeals didn't provide an opinion about whether the judge's order was appropriate. Instead the appeals court said it didn't have enough information to decide the merits of the case without a copy of the pre-sentence report detailing Asim Taylor's background.
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Kangaroo Courts on Campus
There seems to be a full-court press on to get colleges to “do something” about rape on campus.
But there seems to be remarkably little attention paid to two crucial facts: (1) rape is a crime and (2) colleges are not qualified to be law-enforcement institutions.
Why are rapists not reported to the police and prosecuted in a court of law?
Apparently this is because of some college women who say that they were raped and are dissatisfied with a legal system that does not automatically take their word for it against the word of someone who has been accused and denies the charge.
There seem to be a dangerously large number of people who think that the law exists to give them whatever they want — even when that means denying other people the same rights that they claim for themselves.
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But there seems to be remarkably little attention paid to two crucial facts: (1) rape is a crime and (2) colleges are not qualified to be law-enforcement institutions.
Why are rapists not reported to the police and prosecuted in a court of law?
Apparently this is because of some college women who say that they were raped and are dissatisfied with a legal system that does not automatically take their word for it against the word of someone who has been accused and denies the charge.
There seem to be a dangerously large number of people who think that the law exists to give them whatever they want — even when that means denying other people the same rights that they claim for themselves.
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Article on Common Core by David Craig
At stake for Hoosiers is $200 million in federal education funds. The Obama Administration is using “No Child Left Behind” waivers to warn Indiana officials of the penalties they face for non-compliance with Common Core. In a political scheme that could only be hatched in Washington, one federal program enacted under George W. Bush and widely derided for undermining local school authority, is pitted against another federal program even more derided for the same reasons.
Horror stories about Common Core are increasing by the day. Police are ejecting or arresting parents from public venues for voicing opposition to Common Core. Social media depicts test questions that make young pupils burst into tears, because they are impossible to answer and make them feel like failures. Meanwhile, elected officials like me are concerned about yet another federal government mandate that dangles $4 billion in federal Race to the Top education grants for local schools under the condition of adherence to Common Core.
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Clues Missed In Case Of Teacher Deemed 'One Of The Most Prolific Pedophiles,' Authorities Say
That was the public persona of William Vahey, carefully crafted over four decades until a maid cleaning his home in Nicaragua stole a 16-gigabyte memory drive. There, in photograph after photograph, was evidence that the model teacher had molested scores of adolescent boys, possibly more, in a career spanning 10 schools on four continents.
The discovery of a man the FBI regards as one of the most prolific pedophiles in memory has set off a crisis in the close-knit community of international schools, where horrified parents are being told their children may have been victims of a favorite teacher, and administrators are scurrying to close teacher-vetting loopholes revealed by Vahey's abuses.
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Somerset County Sheriff's Office 5-14-14
Kenneth Leon Collins Jr. of Princess Anne, arrested 5-5-14 on a warrant for failing to pay. Collins was released on personal recognizance.
Stan Marcell Schoolfield of Princess Anne, arrested 5-6-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Schoolfield was held on a $500.00 bond. Maurice McKinley Turner of Princess Anne, arrested 5-6-14 for two warrants for failing to appear in court. Turner held on a $1,000 bond.
Ricky Allan Dowden Jr. of Marion Station, arrested 5-8-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Dowden was held on a $500.00 bond.
Shane Louis Booth of Cumberland, arrested 5-9-14 on warrants for failing to appear in court. Booth was held on a $2,180.00 bond.
Alphonso Lamont Taylor of Pocomoke, arrested 5-10-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Taylor was held on a $100,000 bond.
Darryl Dejuan Corbin of Salisbury, arrested 5-11-14 for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol per-se, driving on a suspended driver’s license, and failure to stop at a steady red signal. Corbin was later released on signatures pending court actions. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies in the area of UMES Blvd, and Ocean Highway.
Stan Marcell Schoolfield of Princess Anne, arrested 5-6-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Schoolfield was held on a $500.00 bond. Maurice McKinley Turner of Princess Anne, arrested 5-6-14 for two warrants for failing to appear in court. Turner held on a $1,000 bond.
Ricky Allan Dowden Jr. of Marion Station, arrested 5-8-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Dowden was held on a $500.00 bond.
Shane Louis Booth of Cumberland, arrested 5-9-14 on warrants for failing to appear in court. Booth was held on a $2,180.00 bond.
Alphonso Lamont Taylor of Pocomoke, arrested 5-10-14 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Taylor was held on a $100,000 bond.
Darryl Dejuan Corbin of Salisbury, arrested 5-11-14 for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving while impaired by alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol per-se, driving on a suspended driver’s license, and failure to stop at a steady red signal. Corbin was later released on signatures pending court actions. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies in the area of UMES Blvd, and Ocean Highway.
That Familiar Ice Cream Truck Jingle Has Some Pretty Racist Lyrics
It’s a familiar childhood tune.
It’s the signal there are King Cones, Drumsticks and Rainbow Pops nearby.
And its lyrics are very racist.
The song, which was released in March 1916 by the Columbia Graphophone Company — later Columbia Records — is titled, ”N—– Love A Watermelon Ha! Ha! Ha!” It was written by actor Harry C. Browne and played on the depiction of African Americans as “mindless beasts of burden greedily devouring slices of watermelon,” according to NPR‘s Theodore Johnson.
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It’s the signal there are King Cones, Drumsticks and Rainbow Pops nearby.
And its lyrics are very racist.
The song, which was released in March 1916 by the Columbia Graphophone Company — later Columbia Records — is titled, ”N—– Love A Watermelon Ha! Ha! Ha!” It was written by actor Harry C. Browne and played on the depiction of African Americans as “mindless beasts of burden greedily devouring slices of watermelon,” according to NPR‘s Theodore Johnson.
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Rep. Andrew Harris - Recipient of 2014 IFDA TJ Award
Photo Caption: Rep. Andy Harris was presented an IFDA Thomas Jefferson Award by (l) Mark S. Allen, president and CEO of IFDA and (r) Paul Saval, President & CEO of Saval Foodservice
Researchers Think They've Found Christopher Columbus' Famous Ship
More than 500 years after it sank, the wreckage of Christopher Columbus' famous ship, the Santa Maria, might be sitting on at the bottom of the ocean near Haiti, The Independent reports.
Archaeological researchers were able to determine the location of the wreckage with the help of discoveries made by other archaeologists in 2003, including the approximate location of Columbus' fort. Then a team led by underwater archaeological investigator Barry Clifford used Columbus' diary, which described where the ship sank in relation to his fort, to figure out where the ship's wreckage was likely to be.
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Archaeological researchers were able to determine the location of the wreckage with the help of discoveries made by other archaeologists in 2003, including the approximate location of Columbus' fort. Then a team led by underwater archaeological investigator Barry Clifford used Columbus' diary, which described where the ship sank in relation to his fort, to figure out where the ship's wreckage was likely to be.
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State, City Politicians Head To Vegas For Business Convention
It's considered a "who's who" event, where the worlds of government and business mix among the glitz and glamour of casinos and parties.
In all, 669 Marylanders will be in attendance, including 10 from Baltimore's government. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, City Council President Bernard C. "Jack" Young, Council Vice President Edward Reisinger and Councilman Carl Stokes are all slated to make the trip.
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Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release 5-14-14
On May 12th 2014 at 1348 hours a Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy was dispatched to Riggin Ridge Road, West Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland.
An anonymous caller reported two suspicious people, a white male and a white female that were walking around the Riggin Ridge Road looking in the windows and acting suspicious.
As the Deputy arrived on scene and walked towards the residence a white male came from behind the residence and the Deputy immediately detained him. While speaking with the subject a white female exited the front door of the residence, ran down the front steps and attempted to run behind the residence, she was also detained. An entrance door to the residence had been forced open.
The two were identified as Joseph A Slabaugh, 35, of Brooklyn Maryland and Brandenburg Leigh Sandifer 33, also from Brooklyn Maryland.
Both were charged with 1st Degree, 3rd Degree, and 4th Degree burglary. Ms Sandifer was also charged with false statement to a law enforcement officer. Both subjects were seen by the district court Commissioner and a $15,000.00 bond was placed on them. They were held at the Worcester County Jail.
An anonymous caller reported two suspicious people, a white male and a white female that were walking around the Riggin Ridge Road looking in the windows and acting suspicious.
As the Deputy arrived on scene and walked towards the residence a white male came from behind the residence and the Deputy immediately detained him. While speaking with the subject a white female exited the front door of the residence, ran down the front steps and attempted to run behind the residence, she was also detained. An entrance door to the residence had been forced open.
The two were identified as Joseph A Slabaugh, 35, of Brooklyn Maryland and Brandenburg Leigh Sandifer 33, also from Brooklyn Maryland.
Both were charged with 1st Degree, 3rd Degree, and 4th Degree burglary. Ms Sandifer was also charged with false statement to a law enforcement officer. Both subjects were seen by the district court Commissioner and a $15,000.00 bond was placed on them. They were held at the Worcester County Jail.
A Letter To The Editor: Adobe Flash Player Problems
I have had crash issues with Adobe Flash Player for a year or more as it crashes either while loading pages, or just when I click on a video to view.
To cure this, I erased the whole program, then downloaded the latest version, 13.0.0.214. Mistake.
Now, I get the same, or when a video plays, and now most times self plays, which I am totally against, I still can’t view the video because a popup is over the screen asking permission to allow or deny Mb space. Neither button works, and I can’t see the video.
Is anyone else getting this trouble? The adobe site takes no complaints, and is only concerned in its FAQ’s about your download quality, not use.
Am I alone, or are more of you having this problem? Has anyone found a solution?
State Police Homicide Detectives Arrest Rehoboth Man for the Death of His Child
The investigation into this incident began on Saturday May 10, 2014 after Sidney G. Davis III, 21 of Rehoboth, called 9-1-1 around 11:30 a.m. to report his 3 month old son was not breathing and unresponsive. Paramedics and EMS responded to a room at the Sea Esta Motel #4, located at 20902 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth, and transported Zhaden Davis to Beebe Medical Center where they were able to establish a heartbeat. Further examination revealed Zhaden had suffered a traumatic brain bleed which likely caused him to become unconscious and he was then flown to A.I. DuPont Hospital where he was listed in critical condition and placed in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
On Sunday May 11th, Zhaden Davis was pronounced dead and an autopsy was performed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who ruled the cause and manner of death to be homicide due to head trauma.
On Tuesday May 13th, Sidney Davis was brought into Troop 4 in Georgetown by family members where he was interviewed by homicide detectives. It was determined through the interview that Zhaden and his twin brother were in the care of their father from Friday night into Saturday morning while the mother of the children was away. At one point on Friday night, Zhaden had become upset and was crying when Sidney began shaking the child in an attempt to quiet the infant. This happened once again on Saturday morning just after the mother of the twins briefly visited with them in the room before leaving for work. Soon after the second incident was when Sidney Davis contacted the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center (9-1-1) to report the medical emergency.
Sidney Davis was arraigned at JP2 on the charge of Murder by Neglect or Abuse 1st and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $100,000.00 cash bond.
The other male twin was uninjured during these incidents and is in the care of his mother.
Released: 051414 1005
Sixteen Fun Facts About the Preakness
1. Pimlico opened its doors in 1870. The Maryland Jockey Club purchased the land that the track rests on for $23,500 and built the track for $25,000.
2. The first Preakness in 1873 drew a field of seven, a purse of $2,050, and had 12,000 fans in attendance. Saturday, we’re expected to see a larger field, a purse of $1.5 million, and more 120,000 fans cheering on the three-year-olds. Talk about solid investment growth.
3. For many of its early years, the place to see and be seen was the infield. Yep, that’s right. What is now home to the “cheap seats,” was once a prime area at the track. Originally, a small rise in the infield allowed for the ultimate sightlines around the track. The “Old Hilltop,” as it’s affectionately known, eventually was leveled to allow for simulcasting cameras to track the action. The spirit lives on with the Preakness week “Sunrise at the Old Hilltop” event.
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Sheriff Mason Thanks The Community
Dear Worcester County Community,
Friday we honored and celebrated the life of K-9 Deputy Sheriff Ike, Badge MSP K-9 #3050 who has entered K-9 Heaven. Our hearts are broken and I ask you God to take good care of Ike and spread the word what a faithful and loyal protector he was to CPL Larmore, CPL Larmore’s family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, all Law Enforcement, and to our Worcester County citizens.
Not every dog that enters K-9 Training makes the grade to become a K-9. It’s extremely difficult training, but Ike you made it. Not everyone can be a K-9 Handler, it takes a special person that can care and love a K-9 (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, CPL Larmore was the right handler for IKE.
A K-9 and its handler bond together and become best friends. CPL Larmore and Ike shared so much together their trust and love for each other.
CPL Larmore and Ike faced many assignments, some very dangerous, tracking suspects, entering a building never knowing what the outcome could be, drug searches, traffic stops and other rewarding assignments such as finding lost children or adults.
Ike you have answered your last call. Our K-9’s will continue to carry on their duties protecting us, however they will miss you Ike.
Ike never took a sick leave day.
Ike never received a pay check.
Ike never complained about the long hours he worked.
Ike never requested a day off.
Ike never asked for anything.
Ike loved his job doing what he was trained to do, protecting CPL Larmore.
Ike we could only provide you with food, and medical expenses, but Ike I want you to know how much we loved and cared about you, you were one of us, protector of the peace.
Ike God is waiting for you; also a gentle giant Deputy First Class Brian Heller lost in the line of duty in (2000) will be there for you. Ike your new assignment is taking care of Brian.
Chris, Emily and family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shares your sorrow and we want to thank you for providing Ike with a loving home and most of all your love for him.
God bless Ike, the Larmores, the men and women of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, our K-9’s, Law Enforcement.
I would like to especially thank the Worcester County Community for their overwhelming out pouring of support for our office and the men, women, and K-9s that dedicate their lives to serve to make our community a great place to live.
Ike (Semper Fi)
Sincerely
Reggie Mason
Worcester County Sheriff
Friday we honored and celebrated the life of K-9 Deputy Sheriff Ike, Badge MSP K-9 #3050 who has entered K-9 Heaven. Our hearts are broken and I ask you God to take good care of Ike and spread the word what a faithful and loyal protector he was to CPL Larmore, CPL Larmore’s family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, all Law Enforcement, and to our Worcester County citizens.
Not every dog that enters K-9 Training makes the grade to become a K-9. It’s extremely difficult training, but Ike you made it. Not everyone can be a K-9 Handler, it takes a special person that can care and love a K-9 (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, CPL Larmore was the right handler for IKE.
A K-9 and its handler bond together and become best friends. CPL Larmore and Ike shared so much together their trust and love for each other.
CPL Larmore and Ike faced many assignments, some very dangerous, tracking suspects, entering a building never knowing what the outcome could be, drug searches, traffic stops and other rewarding assignments such as finding lost children or adults.
Ike you have answered your last call. Our K-9’s will continue to carry on their duties protecting us, however they will miss you Ike.
Ike never took a sick leave day.
Ike never received a pay check.
Ike never complained about the long hours he worked.
Ike never requested a day off.
Ike never asked for anything.
Ike loved his job doing what he was trained to do, protecting CPL Larmore.
Ike we could only provide you with food, and medical expenses, but Ike I want you to know how much we loved and cared about you, you were one of us, protector of the peace.
Ike God is waiting for you; also a gentle giant Deputy First Class Brian Heller lost in the line of duty in (2000) will be there for you. Ike your new assignment is taking care of Brian.
Chris, Emily and family, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office shares your sorrow and we want to thank you for providing Ike with a loving home and most of all your love for him.
God bless Ike, the Larmores, the men and women of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, our K-9’s, Law Enforcement.
I would like to especially thank the Worcester County Community for their overwhelming out pouring of support for our office and the men, women, and K-9s that dedicate their lives to serve to make our community a great place to live.
Ike (Semper Fi)
Sincerely
Reggie Mason
Worcester County Sheriff
E-cigarette Sale Ban For Minors Nears Law In State
DOVER — Delaware’s Senate nearly unanimously passed legislation Tuesday that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes to minors.
According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, the percentage of high school students reporting e-cigarette use jumped from 4.7 percent in 2011 to 10 percent in 2012.
Eighteen lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined bill sponsor Rep. Deborah Hudson, R-Fairthorne, in touting the legislation.
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According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, the percentage of high school students reporting e-cigarette use jumped from 4.7 percent in 2011 to 10 percent in 2012.
Eighteen lawmakers from both sides of the aisle joined bill sponsor Rep. Deborah Hudson, R-Fairthorne, in touting the legislation.
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Tonight's Quarterfinal Game
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