Bummer!

MORE Fire Department Discrimination?

As desperate at the Salisbury Fire Department is for EMT Paramedics, they recently had what some say were 30 people apply, yet only "2" of them had EMT Paramedic experience.

Comegys has been spouting about how they have BUDGETED for these positions, yet he hasn't been telling ANYONE that they haven't been hiring them because he doesn't want everyone to know the City has been pissing away tax dollars and not getting actual results.

During the recent interview process, one of the 2 actual EMT Paramedics who is going through school to become a Paramedic was asked to do sit ups, in which she could not satisfy them with results, so they let her go.

Now please Folks, do me a favor. Please look again at the photo above and do tell me if YOU believe any one of these LEADERS can in fact accomplish ONE sit up? Then let's talk about some of THEIR education. Chief See, NONE! Yet it is required today to have a Degree to lead such an organization. I provided a link to that article in an earlier Post a few days ago.

Now I'm sure many Fire Fighters will come back arguing you must be physically fit for such a position. I ask you then, why encourage this woman to take the classes if she can't accomplish the physical end of the job???????

Also, to the people reading this article outside of the Fire Department, about 90% of the actual calls to the Fire Department require EMT Paramedic Responses. THAT'S how desperate they are for these professionals, yet they keep hiring Fire Fighters and NOT EMT Paramedics. Stupid is as stupid does.

So Chiefy & Gordy, how many sit ups can you do?????

The Daily Times Is Too Easy To Read

Yesterday I was reading the Grapevine and I said to my Wife, how much money do you want to bet the front page news tomorrow will be pictures and news about the demolition of the Old Mall?

Of course she agreed right away as soon as she saw the Grapevine Comment as well. This has been their track record for quite some time. They use Poll Questions and then the Grapevine to LEAD into their top stories.

Oh, sorry, I'm not supposed to be that smart, that's right. Stupid me! LOL

Considering you PAID for that paper and they didn't deliver you photos of the actual PROGRESS, I've provided them for you. UNBELIEVABLE!

Terry Cohen Discusses Racial Workforce Diversity

When asked what their top goal would be for 2008 in yesterdays Goal Setting Session, Terry Cohen said she didn't want to take sides but we do need to work on workforce diversity and that racism is still a problem in Salisbury.

Of course she was referencing the most recent Fire Department situation but without all the information necessary she didn't want to elaborate on it any further.

Do notice how The Daily Times and other News Sources have completely stayed away from such a challenging subject. It's no wonder the Blogs are here to stay. We'll tackle such said subjects while the rest collect money from you for their version of what they call news and information.

I sat down one on one with Shanie Shields referencing this subject yesterday and came to learn Lorenzo is her Cousin. We discussed the process, rather than the actual test results and what good it would have done to have promoted him while they're relocating to the West Side and how positive a ROLL MODEL he could have served for other Black Youth in that community to step forward and participate in volunteering.

Then again, that could and probably would upset quite a few of those WHITE Fire Fighters making such stupid and discriminating remarks here on this Blog. Here's my tip to those individuals. Being a BIGOT is very similar to an alcoholic. Denial is the first thing you'll see out of these people. "We can't force them to move here. We can't force them to sign up. Blacks want to work off the Government. They're lazy." I could go on and on but these are just some of the STUPID examples sent in.

I even got this statement in a direct e-mail. "I do not use the “N” word unless it is directed as it is truly meant in Webster’s dictionary…which, if you will read, relates more to IQ points and has nothing to do w/ skin color."

Yeah, these people don't have issues. Keep up the good work Terry Cohen and let's hope Shanie Shields gets on board as well?

Something I Never Knew About

If you're a local business owner in the City of Salisbury, I think it's important you go to this Site every morning and get an update as to the Most Wanted Criminals in the Salisbury Area. GO HERE to see them regularly and let your local Law Enforcement know the moment you happen to see one or more of these Wanted People.

Welcome Back To The Downtown Plaza

Trust me, I have many more photos of the Plaza looking like crap. However, the beer cans have been down there for days and I have personally been picking up and throwing away trash from the Deli down there daily as well. They serve the people but they don't clean up their outside mess. The one fountain near the GOB end of the Plaza has not been working for months too? Oh well, Barrie doesn't get out much, obviously.

City Employees & The Blogs

Just a short Post about something I thought was quite interesting.

Mayor Barrie Tilghman and her Administration demanded NO ONE from the Fire Department and or City Employee may visit my Blog any longer.

It seems to be convenient to let them do so whenever they're attacking me for something I've said. Not that I care about someone giving me some of my own medicine. More so that no one listens to the Mayor's demands and or she's behind them doing so without punishment.

Now watch everyone claim they were all at home when they did so. LMAO!

A History Lesson

A little history lesson: If you don’t know the answer make your best guess. Answer all the questions before looking at the answers. Who said it?

1) “We’re going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.”

A. Karl Marx
B. Adolph Hitler
C. Joseph Stalin
D. None of the above

2) “It’s time for a new beginning, for an end to government of the few, by the few, and for the few…and to replace it with shared responsibility for shared prosperity.”

A. Lenin
B. Mussolini
C. Idi Amin
D. None of the Above

3) “(We)…can’t just let business as usual go on, and that means something has to be taken away from some people.”

A. Nikita Khrushev
B. Jose f Goebbels
C. Boris Yeltsin
D. None of the above

4) “We have to build a political consensus and that requires people to give up a little bit of their own…in order to create this common ground.”

A. Mao Tse Dung
B. Hugo Chavez
C. Kim Jong Il
D. None of the above

5) “I certainly think the free-market has failed.”

A. Karl Marx
B. Lenin
C. Molotov
D. None of the above

6) “I think it’s time to send a clear message to what has become the most profitable sector in (the) entire economy that they are being watched.”

A. Pinochet
B. Milosevic
C. Saddam Hussein
D. None of the above

Answers:

(1) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/29/2004
(2) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 5/29/2007
(3) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(4) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(5) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 6/4/2007
(6) D. None of the above. Statement was made by Hillary Clinton 9/2/2005

Mayor Tilghman Clobbers SU Mascot

Mayor Barrie Tilghman clobbered the SU Mascot during the Governor's visit earlier this week. I think he gave her the bird?

Lorenzo Cropper Or Barrie Tilghman????????

I can clearly understand Shanie's stress. I mean, how can someone like her just sit there doing NOTHING about the people that got her into that seat in the first place?

Then there's the thought of how Barrie Tilghman had such a strong voting presence within the Black Community.

So do tell me Shanie & Barrie, what have you done for the Black Community lately? Oh, that's right, Louise Smith organized a clean up around Church Street, Barrie showed up and walked away immediately as soon as she thought she got her Photo Op. Sadly, just like the other day when the Governor visited and only one person, (white)applauded the Mayor when the Governor announced her presence, the Press refused to show up for that Church Street PROPAGANDA Photo Op.

So Shanie, do call me and let me know your intentions towards STANDING UP for Lorenzo Cropper, the ONLY Paid Black Fire Fighter on the Salisbury Fire Department. I'd love to discuss this with you.

Lorenzo Cropper or Barrie Tilghman?????????????????

The Price Of Gas Is Killing Everyone

I noticed at a Gordy Mart they have a Hearse that was just sitting there. I mean, why not go to the most stressful place on earth today and wait? Makes a lot of sense. However, I'd have them advertise GORDY MART all over the side of the Hearse.

There's A Lot Of Injured People Working At Wilber's Office!

I can see where ONE employee was injured and needed special attention but clearly and regularly these yellow bags are on these meters in front of City Solicitor Paul Wilber's Office. I better be careful NOT to say he's a FOB too because Barrie might sue me again. LMAO!

Are YOU A FOB?

Wait till you see thre next Post. Seems to me people are getting special favors all over Downtown Salisbury.

Kenny Beck Moves On

Yesterday afternoon Mr. Kenny Beck had his final broadcast on 47 News and the Staff held a small party to wish him well in North Carolina.

I've learned a lot from Kenny Beck over the past couple of years and yesterday we talked one on one about his career. He explained to me how his Mother and Father are both Teachers and after his Sports Career he chose to go into Teaching as well. His Parents taught him throughout his life time how to be passionate about the things that interest you most.

After Sports, Kenny thought he'd get into Sports only Broadcasting. When this market didn't have anything available sports wise, he got a call asking if he'd be interested in an anchor position and he thought, what the heck.

Well, it's been a home run ever since. He found he actually loved doing that even more than the Sports. However, "If ESPN called tomorrow I might have to reconsider that statement."

Good Luck Kenny.

Now This Cracked Me Up!

Yesterday I was walking around Downtown when this bashed up vehicle pulled up. I noticed the Detailing signs in his back window and couldn't help but stand there and burst out in laughter.

Now I'm not at all saying this guy doesn't do good work BUT if this vehicle is an example of his final product, well, I know I wouldn't hire him. Thanks for the laugh though.

Today's Wildlife Photo

Only In The South!

I took this photo on my way down to Florida. Heck, I knew guys in Da Bronx that would do this job if you didn't pay them back a hundred bucks.

Grand Jury

While Chief See stood in front of a Grand Jury he was asked, What are you doing to balance the racial situation within the Salisbury Fire Department? Are you prepared to hire more Blacks?

Chief See replied, (photo above) Huh, Whut, Uh, Uh, I ain't gonna do it. They can go to San Domingo and get a job there.

Of course this post is a joke and there never was a Grand Jury.

However, I want EVERY single reader here to know, of the hundreds of people involved in the Salisbury Fire Department, there is only ONE Black paid professional Fire Fighter and that is Mr. Cropper. Mr. Cropper has been turned down twice now for a promotion and I strongly recommend this man hire an attorney and flat out sue the living sh*t out of the City of Salisbury.

See & Gordy have made it extremely clear that they are NOT going to advance Blacks within the Fire Department, even though they desperately need more Staff for the West Side.

Is The Salisbury Fire Department In Damage Control Mode?

The fear of a Discrimination Lawsuit could have brought Officers from the Salisbury Fire Department to Paul Wilber's Office yesterday.

Damage Control is something standard within the City of Salisbury and with lawsuits flowing like water in a stream, the City is certainly keeping Mr. Paul Wilber a very wealthy man, that's for sure.

Just another reason everyone should consider FIRING the Mayor at the next Election but my guess is that this woman wouldn't even think of running again. I was right with Mike Dunn and Lynn Cathcart, Barrie doesn't want to flat out lose as it would destroy her inner beliefs that the majority of Salisbury actually likes her. WRONG!

Oh well, let's see what becomes of your Fire Department Tax Dollars and Attorney Fees hard at work once again.

Mayor Tilghman Drives Out Another $12,000,000.00 Business

BREAKING NEWS!

Linens Of The Week is packing their bags, selling their property on Marvel Road and MOVING to Wilmington, Delaware!

3 years ago Linens of the Week purchased a large piece of property, (shown above) with the intent of investing $12,000,000.00 and adding 50 to 60 NEW jobs to the community, above and beyond what they already have on Staff. The Mayor and Council originally welcomed their expansion as Linens of the Week clearly showed how the discharge from this new Plant would be lower than any business of its type around the Country as they hired experts to assure any discharge coming from their facility would be safer than most anything around and would be nothing more than diluted vegetable oil.

To date they have invested more than $700,000.00 in engineering costs to build this new facility and today they say "The City of Salisbury is just not willing to work with us." Why the all of a sudden about face? Could the new WWTP NOT be everything the City is claiming it will be?

Linens of the Week is the 5th largest account the WWTP has and driving out those kind of numbers/income seems to be suicide financially. My only guess would be that they are desperate to get their numbers down. Again, the economic & Development this one Firm could bring to the local economy certainly calls for serious negotiations and the City simply is not interested in anything of the sort.

Linens of the Week has a facility in the Church Street area and apparently the City of Salisbury is desperate for that particular piece of property. The owners of the property allegedly have a EPA problem on the property, (sounds like the property the new Station 16 is moving to on the West side) and the ONLY people who can get past that issue is the City. Therefore the City wants that parcel something horrible and there are issues there as well.

That Production Facility will be closing but Linens of the Week will continue to have a local distribution center in the Salisbury Area in which they will absolutely be able to provide 100% of the same quality service they are providing today. They will have Production in Wilmington and transport 7 days a week to the Salisbury area. So for those of you who use their services, nothing will change.

However, for those Taxpayers in Salisbury, you need to look long and hard at what this Administration continues to do to the local economy. For years we have provided the numerous companies that have closed their doors and or relocated out of the area as it is VERY clear, unless you're a Developer, this Administration doesn't want anything to do with you and or support you.

With the new Tax Increases, water & sewer rates regularly on the rise and Developer Reimbursements thrown in the faces of the Taxpayers everywhere you turn. it's time to get rid of Barrie Tilghman, straighten out the City and welcome those businesses that have invested so heavily into this community.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I want to express something else to you in order to PROVE the City of Salisbury is completely over the top with this WWTP. Many of you are familiar with the Salisbury Christian School. Do you know that once a year they hold an event whereas they get hundreds of people together and they would cook Hot Dogs and give them out for free to all who attended? Are you aware that this event no longer offers Hot Dogs? Do you know why they don't? Because the City allegedly rode their tails about the DISCHARGE from boiling such said Hot Dogs! Need I say more?

There is now a For Sale Sign on the new property Linens of the Week owns and no matter what, they are NOT changing their mind and they are leaving Salisbury. They did everything they could do to negotiate with the City and the City refused.

Duvall Is Clueless!

Old Man Duvall put up a RED NET ALERT this morning misleading the Public stating there is a Planning & Zoning Meeting on the Hearne Annexation TODAY and he is flat out wrong!

There is a scheduled meeting a week from today, (the 18th) but no secret meeting is being held today. Then again, as old and slow as he is, maybe it will take him an entire week to get there, up the elevator and into the meeting? Hence the photo above.

"Andy Harris Raised Over $526,000 Year To Date"

Salisbury - Today, Andy Harris for Congress announced it will report that the campaign has raised $526,256 this year, with over $352,000 in total receipts for the third quarter ending September 30, 2007. Despite the difficulty most campaigns have raising funds during the summer months, the total raised during the third quarter is more than double the amount raised in the second quarter ending June 30, 2007.


"The strong financial support for my campaign echoes what I see and hear as I visit with voters throughout the district." said Harris. "They want a congressman who believes in fiscal responsibility, stopping illegal immigration, and winning the Global War on Terror."


No previous primary challenger to Gilchrest has ever raised as much money - much less with four months to go in the campaign. More importantly, the "cash on hand" available shows that the campaign will be able to get Andy's message for change out to the Republican primary voters in the district.


"Andy's message of consistent conservative leadership - a direct contrast to liberal Wayne Gilchrest's support for higher taxes, wasteful government spending, and amnesty for illegal immigrants - is energizing people to finally break with the incumbent and open their wallets to help Andy become the next congressman", said Chris Meekins, campaign manager for the Harris campaign.


FAST FACTS about Andy Harris for Congress Third Quarter Report:
Total Receipts Year to Date: $526,256
Total Receipts for the Third Quarter: $352,142
Cash on Hand: $402,053

Andy will be available for comment throughout the day.

O'Malley Comes To Salisbury Selling Snake Oil

We had huge losses last year. BS! We PROJECTED numbers that weren't realistic and now since we never came close to those numbers we're in hawk up to out ears and an instant tax increase and Slot Machines will relieve the problem.

Look, I've known the President of the Maryland Senate, (Mike Miller) for more years than I'd like to admit and one thing I can tell you is, THIS MAN HAS WANTED SLOTS IN MARYLAND FOR MANY YEARS! They tried the regular way to get them passed for years and it didn't work, so now they created another way to get them passed.

O'Malley wanted to stress that the ONLY place we can pull the $1.6 Billion from is a small 16% of the entire Budget for the State. Bull Sh*t! For those of you sitting there listening/believing that line of crap, you're IDIOTS! You pull from each and every percent and when they start complaining, REPLACE THEM!

He's pulling another Barrie Tilghman BS 10% Water & Sewer Increase! It didn't work for her and soon enough Marylanders will realize these are false numbers being thrown down their throats. When is the last time you heard someone over spend by $1.6 Billion in one year, (or so) PLEASE!

Then what happens when they raise taxes, they gain back their losses and Slot Machines are in place whereas it could bring in enough income to see taxes go back down to 5%? NOPE, not gonna happen! You're NOT going to hear these words from any politicians either.

O'Malley is a nice guy but if he thinks everyone in the State of Maryland is that stupid and they're going to fall easily for this Tax Increase, he's nuts, just like Barrie Tilghman was on her BS Water & Sewer Increase.

Farewell Mr. Kenny Beck

Ladies & Gentlemen,

Today is Mr. Kenny Beck's last day at 47 News. This is a classy guy who has proven to be more professional than any other Anchor/Reporter on the Eastern Shore. His awards certainly prove of such.

Kenny will be moving on to the Carolina's to further his career and he will certainly be missed. All The Very Best To You & Your Wife Kenny. Please do keep in touch.

kenny_beck@wmdt.com
410-742-1747
In case anyone else wants to send their best wishes directly.

Barrie Tilghman Becomes The Disgrace Of The Governor's Visit

This afternoon Governor O'Malley stood in front of a packed house at Salisbury University in which he started out thanking all the dignitaries. He started off with the Mayor of Salisbury, Barrie Tilghman. ONE person in the entire audience clapped, (probably the Mayor's husband)honest to God. The Governor very quickly went on to announce Norm Conway next and the audience burst out in applauds, almost to a standing ovation.

There will be no re-election for Barrie Tilghman Ladies & Gentlemen. Anyone and everyone was there and NOT ONE of her former colleagues showed their respect towards this woman whatsoever.

LONG LIVE THE BLOGS!

Going Nuts Cafe Needs To Shut Their Fat Traps

Recently the Going Nuts Cafe claimed it will lose some $8,000.00 based on the Christmas Day Parade. Let's get one thing perfectly clear here. I was in that business for years and let me assure each and every one of you, based on an $8,000.00 figure, they're FULL OF CRAP!

I've also eaten there twice and let me assure you, it ain't all that. As a matter of fact, I thought it sucked. Let me add, (think about this one) when is the LAST time you got together with friends to go out to dinner and they said, let's go to Going Nuts Cafe? NEVER! NOTTA! If the place was any good you'd hear a whole lot more of that going on and it has never happened to me and I go out to eat a lot!

To add to their already bad reputation for crappy food and a strip center atmosphere, ARE THEY PAYING TAXES EVERY DAY ON AT LEAST $16,000.00+ WORTH OF SALES?

Then there's the 50+ employees. I also find that to be a boat load of crap as well. Before you get yourselves in even more trouble, (especially with the IRS) I'd shut your fat traps and support the Parade. Merry Christmas!

Welcome To The Magic Kingdom

Even though it is very clear the Park looked packed, there wasn't a line longer than 20 minutes. There must be a TON of kids being home schooled now a days.

Looks Like A Painting, Doesn't It?

If you look close at this photo you'll see a Great Blue Heron in the brush just before the lake.

You Know You're A Redneck When..........

Got Deer, Will Hunt!

Another Fire Department Update

Lorenzo Cropper has all of the requirements for Captain and then some. He is a Certified Fire Officer IV and only Fire Officer II is required. He has been a Lieutenant for 3 yrs and the job description say at least 2 yrs as a Lieutenant. He is a Fire Instructor III and the only requirement is Fire Instructor I.

Larry Dodd has a Fire Officer IV and every class and certification one would need and then some. He also has a Bachelors Degree as well as a Masters Degree. No one in the Fire Department has that. The Chief and Gordy have no college what so ever. I believe Rick Hoppes got his Associates Degree after he got promoted to Deputy Fire Chief.

If a captain requires an Associates Degree, wouldn't you think the Chief or the Dep. Chief should have a higher degree? At least Chief Brezler had a Masters Degree when he was the Fire Chief. Even Chief Webster has a Masters Degree which is a requirement in many Police Departments.

Look at the job ads for Fire Chief in Fire Chief Magazine

I hope this information satisfies everyone's questions referencing qualifications.

Welcome To The Eastern Shore

Because of misunderstandings that frequently develop When Baltimorons and

people from other cities in the North come to the shore, we have adopted a set

of informational guidelines. In an effort to help outsiders understand the Eastern

Shore, the following list will be handed to each driver crossing the Bay Bridge.


1. That farm boy standing next to the feed bin did more work before breakfast than you do all week at the gym.

2. It's called a 'gravel road'. No matter how slow you drive, you're going to get dust on your car.

3. We all started hunting and fishing when we were seven years old. Yeah, we saw Bambi. We got over it.

4. Go ahead and bring your $600 Orvis Fly Rod. Don't cry to us if a flathead catfish breaks it off at the handle. We have a name for those little trout you fish for...bait.

5. Pull your pants up. You look like an idiot. If we wanted to see the Grand Canyon, we would go there!!

6. If that cell phone rings while a bunch of mallards are making their final approach, we will shoot it! You might hope you don't have it up to your ear at the time.

7. No, there's no "Vegetarian Special" on the menu. Order steak.. Order it rare. Or, you can order the Chef's Salad and pick off the two pounds of ham and turkey.

8. You bring Coke into my house, it better be brown, wet, and served over ice.

9. So you have a sixty-thousand dollar car you drive on weekends? We're real
impressed.. We have a quarter-million dollar combine that we only use two weeks a year.

10. Let's get this straight - We have one stoplight in town.

11. Our women hunt, fish, and drive trucks--because they want to. So, you're a feminist... Isn't that cute...

12. Yeah, we eat catfish. Carp, too--and turtle. You really want sushi and caviar? It's available at the bait shop.

13. They are pigs. That's what they smell like. Get over it.

14. The "Opener" refers to the first day of deer season. It's a religious holiday. You can get breakfast at the church.

15. So every person in every pickup waves. It's called being friendly. Understand the concept?

16. Yeah, we have golf courses. Just don't hit in the water hazard. It spooks our fish.

17. That Sheriff Officer that just pulled you over for driving like an idiot, his name is "Sir". No matter how old he is.

18. The bill on your hat should turn down at the edges to shed the rain and be centered over your nose to keep the sunlight out of your eyes. Any other
location/orientation makes you look like an idiot.

19. We also speak ENGLISH here, speak it or go away.

Now, enjoy your visit!

Salisbury Fire Department UPDATE!

Salisbury Fire Department.com

“October 4, 2007 – Fire Chief David See has announced the following personnel promotions effective immediately:

Fire Lieutenant W. Darrin Scott to Fire Captain

Firefighter/Paramedic Chris O’Barsky to Fire Captain

Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Donaway to Fire Lieutenant

Captain Scott joined the department as a volunteer firefighter with Headquarters Company (station #16) in September 1985 and transferred to Station #2 in February 1989. He was hired by the City as a career firefighter in December 1990 and was promoted to Fire Lieutenant in August 2004. He is currently assigned as the company officer on the 4th battalion. Darrin is also a member of the Delmar Fire Department currently serving as the Deputy Fire Chief.

Captain O’Barsky began his fire service career with the Fruitland Volunteer Fire Department in 1991 and currently serves as the 1st Assistant Fire Chief. In December 1998 the City hired Chris as a part-time Paramedic and he became a full-time employee in October 2000. He is currently assigned to the 2nd battalion where he was designated as an Acting Fire Lieutenant.

Lieutenant Donaway began his fire service career with the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department in 1995. He served with the Riviera Beach Fire Department (Anne Arundel County) while in college and is a current member of the Powellville Volunteer Fire Department serving as an Assistant Fire Chief. Mike was hired by the City as a Firefighter/Paramedic in November 2001. He is currently assigned to the 3rd battalion where he was designated as an Acting Fire Lieutenant.

Congratulations to each of them!”

So it goes to show you, if you're WHITE and you have served far more time OUT of the Salisbury Fire Department, See & Gordy will promote you even without the proper qualifications. Way to go Chiefy and congratulations to you and the Good Ol' Boy System too! You just proved it's still going strong.

Might I add, I have NOTHING against those promoted and I congratulate them as well. I do NOT want to take away ANY credit they deserve and I appreciate all they offer to Salisbury and the Fire Departments they serve.

While you're thinking about a career in the City of Salisbury, remember they didn't promote within the Salisbury Zoo. They didn't promote within Public Works. They didn't promote within the Salisbury Police Department. The list goes on and on. SO, that being said, IF you plan on a career here in the City, look elsewhere for any promotions and perhaps consider applying elsewhere sooner than later because the City of Salisbury SUCKS!

Thank You Daily Times!

If you'll recall, back in July I put up a Post showing this same exact photo where the Princess Anne Welcome Sign had been destroyed by a vehicle. My hope, (at the time) was to at least get the wreckage torn down before the Crisfield Crab Feast and Frank White from Princess Anne had it removed immediately.

Here's the funny part. Unless I'm wrong, I never saw The Daily Times write an article about this. However, today in Newstracker they did a follow up to MY story as if they had been the one to introduce it all together?

So thanks Daily Times for following up on my story. ROTFLMAO.

Today's Wildlife Photos

While in Florida, (Fort Wilderness, Disney World) I awoke one morning and noticed something unusual moving about outside our Motor Coach. As many of you from the South may be used to this creature, I am not and I thought it was really cool. While taking photos of it I was able to get within a foot or two of it without any problem at all. Floridians call them speed bumps. It's called an Armadillo.

Is There Any Good Reason To Work Hard For The Salisbury Fire Department?

The Mayor, Chief See & Deputy Chief (Chiefy Wanna Be) Gordy are up to their old tricks once again. Two promotions became available in the Salisbury Fire Department.

There were actually 4 Lieutenants that sat through the process and were leap frogged, but only two were actually eligible.

The two that were were actually eligible with more than 10 years service in the Salisbury Fire Department, (far more years than the two actually promoted) were Lorenzo Cropper and Larry Dodd.

The other two have been Lieutenants for 2 years and 3 years respectively. David Insley and Greg Hoppes.

The 4 lieutenants didn't even get the courtesy of a final interview after taking the Written Test and the Oral Review Boards. These promotions were definitely the good ole boy system.

The education criteria for Lieutenant states that you have to have 60 college credits or an associates degree. If you check the job description for Lieutenant you will see where it clearly states you must have an Associates Degree.

They allegedly made Darrin Scott sign an agreement that he will take English and some other classes. He bought 60 equivalent credits from somewhere because of the fire classes he has taken. That isn't enough to satisfy a colleges requirements for a degree.

He has never sat foot in a college or taken an actual college class. Some colleges may and I say MAY allow you to use some of those credits, not all of them. This was just a way to say that you had the "60 credits." They are in no way applied to a degree.

Might I add, if you're black, (like Lt. Lorenzo Cropper) you can forget a promotion from these boys! I watched their Power Point Presentation for these promotions and they said, (and I laughed) they were getting away from the Good Ol' Boy System. I personally think once the information gets out there on just how qualified and deserving these promotions were for Larry Dodd and Lorenzo Cropper people will become outraged at the end result! What say you now Shanie Shields? If I were in their shoes, with all the controversy going on relocating Station 16 to the West side of Town, I would have hired Lorenzo Cropper BEFORE anyone else to promote and encourage the black community to join the Volunteers on that side of Town! Instead, the black folks should read through the crap they're being dealt and refuse to participate working/volunteering for these honkies! LOL

Let's even see if Shanie plays the Race Card FOR THE RIGHT REASONS FOR ONCE on this situation?