Extreme Makeover Home Edition is doing a build in Poolesville this week. It’s an incredible story…a woman with 14 children (4 of her own, and 10 she adopted from her sister who died of cancer). They’ve been living in a hotel in Rockville, facing the constant threat of homelessness and being separated. Their new home is in Poolesville, off of Jeremiah Church Lane (location details are at: http://www.classicextreme.net/location.htm). The family just found out about this today, and the build will be taking place all week. The full press release is below. We’ll keep you posted throughout the week with daily media updates and press releases, as well.
ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Says “Good Morning” to a Montgomery County Family
Classic Homes of Maryland Joins ABC to Build Family Dream Home in Poolesville
Rockville, Md. – June 22, 2008 – The lives of Felicia Jackson and her fourteen children will be forever changed as they awoke this morning to Ty Pennington’s “Good Morning” wake-up call. The unsuspecting family was surprised by Ty Pennington and the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team this morning when they learned they had been selected to receive the home makeover. Classic Homes of Maryland will join Ty’s team in making a family’s dream into a reality.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a race against the clock. The EMHE team, Classic Homes of Maryland and all of their designers, contractors and several hundred volunteers will work together to design a new home for the Jackson family, demolish their existing home, and build their dream home; all within seven days.
The Jackson family was selected to receive an Extreme Home Makeover out of thousands of applicants due to their amazing story of family, hardships, and survival. After growing up as a foster child in the state system, Mrs. Jackson grew up to raise her own family with four children she’d love dearly. However, she longed to find the family she never knew. After much searching, Mrs. Jackson was able to locate her birth sister, with whom she had been separated from as children. The two women reconnected, grew close and became family again.
However, tragedy soon struck. Mrs. Jackson’s sister lost her life to cancer. Since both women knew the hardships of growing up as foster-children, Mrs. Jackson pledged to her sister that she would not allow her children to become foster-children too. She adopted all 10 of her sister’s children, becoming a mother to fourteen. As a single mother, Mrs. Jackson has fought hard to maintain a stable environment for her large family. They now live in a hotel and Mrs. Jackson faces a continual risk of losing everything.
With the help of Classic Homes of Maryland, many donors and volunteers, EMHE will build the Jackson family a home they can call their own. In the span of a week, what would normally be a four-month project will be completed. And the family will leave the stressful and uncomfortable environment they currently call home.
“We are honored to be part of this project. The uncontrollable circumstances of life can make us all vulnerable. It’s a joy to see the community pulling together to help a family stuck in an unfortunate situation,” says Amita Jain, Vice-President of Classic Homes of Maryland.
Construction begins on June 23rd at the project location in Poolesvile. All members of the community are invited to join in anyway you can. Volunteer, donate, or simply cheer on the hard workers. For more information, please visit www.classicmd.net and follow the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition links.
About Classic Homes of Maryland
Classic Homes of Maryland, based in Rockville, Maryland, has been building homes for over 25 years. Their affordable, high-quality home designs are built on their customers’ land, offering an alternative to expensive custom homes built in developments. Customer choice motivates Classic Homes of Maryland, and customers are able to choose from a wide variety of home designs, finding a plan that is the perfect fit for their lot and their lifestyle. For more information visit www.classicmd.net or call 301-251-2001.
About ABC-TVs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” which has won back-to-back Emmy Awards as Best Reality Program (non-competitive), is entering its 6th season on ABC. The program is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. Anthony Dominici is the executive producer; and David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.
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Sunday, June 22, 2008
Salisbury News Ranks #1 Again
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Question of the Day, Sun 6/22
What's the best advice you have ever given?
Who did you give the advice to? Did they like what you had to say? Did they use your advice to their advantage?
Who did you give the advice to? Did they like what you had to say? Did they use your advice to their advantage?
Congressional Candidate Harris Visits Shore
1st Congressional District Candidate Andy Harris visited through the Eastern Shore today with stops in Oxford, Salisbury for the Delmarva Chicken Festival, and Somerset County. Today's visit coincides with Andy's 28th Anniversary to his wife Sylvia (Cookie) who he is going back to tonight to celebrate. Congratulations and God Bless!
Car Show at the Festival
Wheels that Heal put on a car show yesterday at the 59th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival. Cars filled up the back lot behind the theatre and Dick's Sporting Goods with everyone passing up and down appreciating some good work.
Founded in 2003, Wheels that Heal is a community oriented group who put on events dealing with cars to benefit charities, communities, and Wheels that Heal is a non profit organization.
Visit their website Here.
Founded in 2003, Wheels that Heal is a community oriented group who put on events dealing with cars to benefit charities, communities, and Wheels that Heal is a non profit organization.
Visit their website Here.
Delmarva Chicken Fest a Huge Success
With well more than 60,000 festival goers passing through the was being hailed as a huge success yesterday by event officials. I was out at the festival from the morning to mid afternoon and the crowd kept coming in. The public was treated to some great food, music, access to local groups, and craft vendors for two days to help celebrate the staple way of life for Delmarva, the chicken.
Attesting for the crowd could be best shown by the Salisbury Lions Club and Salisbury Jaycees massive cooking devices. Both groups were having a blast and working hard to keep the festival flowing with chicken.
Weighing in at 650 pounds, a diameter of 10 feet, a depth of 8 inches, and a capacity of 160 gallons of oil, the Lions had each of the four compartments of the frying pan boiling for fried chicken. These guys were constantly cooking and scooping up with metal crab nets chicken all day long to sustain the demand of the crowd. This frying pan has been used in every Delmarva Chicken Festival Ever.
The Salisbury Jaycees got this BBQ pit constructed on site. Spanning 10 grates long they were throwing chicken on the grill and basting them with a mop and bucket for everyone. Like the Lions get up, they were constantly cooking for the demand.
Thanks to everyone who managed, set up, and worked this event for everyone!
Attesting for the crowd could be best shown by the Salisbury Lions Club and Salisbury Jaycees massive cooking devices. Both groups were having a blast and working hard to keep the festival flowing with chicken.
Weighing in at 650 pounds, a diameter of 10 feet, a depth of 8 inches, and a capacity of 160 gallons of oil, the Lions had each of the four compartments of the frying pan boiling for fried chicken. These guys were constantly cooking and scooping up with metal crab nets chicken all day long to sustain the demand of the crowd. This frying pan has been used in every Delmarva Chicken Festival Ever.
The Salisbury Jaycees got this BBQ pit constructed on site. Spanning 10 grates long they were throwing chicken on the grill and basting them with a mop and bucket for everyone. Like the Lions get up, they were constantly cooking for the demand.
Thanks to everyone who managed, set up, and worked this event for everyone!
Allen Family Food Night with The Shorebirds
The Shorebirds conclude their 4 game homestand tonight against the Hagerstown Suns. Note, the Sunday's games have changed evening times. Tonight's game starts at 6:05 and gates open at 5:00.
Allen Family Foods will be giving away a free Shorebirds t-shirt to the first 1,000 fans through the gates and give a fireworks display at the conclusion of the game.
Tickets start as low as $6.00.
Come out and support your Delmarva Shorebirds!
Allen Family Foods will be giving away a free Shorebirds t-shirt to the first 1,000 fans through the gates and give a fireworks display at the conclusion of the game.
Tickets start as low as $6.00.
Come out and support your Delmarva Shorebirds!
Salisbury Zoo Llama History
I have compiled some information about the historical ISIS records regarding the llamas at the Zoo under Jim at least. Nothing too scandalous, but more informative.
ID Number Sex DOB Location Disposal Date Sire Dam
1547 UNK 12/27/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1169
1545 UNK 11/23/04 Salis. Still there 1284 844
1544 UNK 11/10/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1156
1542 UNK 10/13/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1190
1501 UNK 12/01/03 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/23/05 1284 1169
1495 M 8/25/03 Salis. Death
Malicious
Destruction 8/29/03 1284 1165
1489 UNK 7/31/03 Salis. Death Injury by Exhibit Mate 3/18/04 1284 844
1488 F 7/22/03 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 2/25/05 1284 1190
1487 M 6/26/03 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/25/05 1284 1156
1466 M 10/4/02 Salis. Death
Euthanasia 12/19/02 1284 1169
1453 M 6/17/02 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/1/03 1284 1190
1454 F 6/4/02 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/1/03 1284 844
1451 F 5/3/02 Salis. Death
Env. Behav. Conditions 5/3/02 1284 1156
1405 M 5/15/01 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/31/02 1284 1156
1400 M 4/27/01 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/1/03 1284 844
1394 M 3/19/01 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/1/03 1284 1190
1284 M 1999 in @ Salis 3/19/00 UNK Pub. Loan Return 2/23/05 UNK UNK
1196 F 6/10/97 Salis. 1999 in @ Salis 3/19/00 10/28/97 1176 844
1190 F 2/27/97 Salis. Still there 968 541
1188 F 1/18/97 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/18/97 968 1156
1176 M 1994 in @ Salis 4/29/96 Pub.
Bolivia Pub. Loan Return 10/11/99 UNK UNK
1169 F 4/22/96 Salis. Still there 968 844
1168 F 4/22/96 Salis. Still there 968 844
1156 F 12/94 in @ Salis 9/14/95 Public Still there UNK UNK
1144 M 4/28/95 Salis. Pub. Sale 3/28/96 968 844
1129 M 1/26/95 Salis Pub. Loan Return 4/15/95 968 541
Gap 1069,1067,10,50,1049,1018,1006
968 M 6/7/87 in @ Salis 7/6/90 UNK Pub. Loan Return 3/7/99 UNK UNK
Gap 956
844 F 8/10/87 Salis. Death
Old Age 9/12/06 762 23
UNK=Unknown Data
Pub. = General Public source or known breeder i.e. not a normal zoological institution.
This is fine as they are considered a domestic breed.
Gaps = not overly relevant to the data and over 10 years ago.
Interesting notes: Mammals are generally pretty easy to determine sex. If they did not physically capture the animal they could simply have watched it urinate to determine sex.
Of those “Still there”, it has not been documented which one died as of yet. This is also fine, as sometimes I will wait until all the data is in to officially close the file, plus I may only submit information to ISIS once a month.
I highly suspect the Jay Rapp was breeding these Llamas simply for income and/or public draw, as they are relatively long-lived animals (15-20yrs is a good life) and relatively easy obtain from the public sector. We got our two from a local llama farm, when our last one needed to retire; the owners opted to give us a breeding pair. However, we will breed maybe once and then fix the male, as that is all we have space for and when the time comes we can ask them again or go to another zoo for a donation or purchase.
On the plus side Joel did give out the reasoning why the llama passed away, with the gross necropsy report. That is a good thing, sharing the information. The water source concerns me, I would hope if nothing else a simple bucket with fresh water is provided. Since they have access to the river/creek, I am relatively sure that consumption and exposure could have been a problem. We occasionally (yearly) test our ponds that are supposed to be mostly storm run off from the zoo area (which is not really the case and why we sample this water).
ID Number Sex DOB Location Disposal Date Sire Dam
1547 UNK 12/27/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1169
1545 UNK 11/23/04 Salis. Still there 1284 844
1544 UNK 11/10/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1156
1542 UNK 10/13/04 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/24/06 1284 1190
1501 UNK 12/01/03 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/23/05 1284 1169
1495 M 8/25/03 Salis. Death
Malicious
Destruction 8/29/03 1284 1165
1489 UNK 7/31/03 Salis. Death Injury by Exhibit Mate 3/18/04 1284 844
1488 F 7/22/03 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 2/25/05 1284 1190
1487 M 6/26/03 Salis. Pub. Sale 2/25/05 1284 1156
1466 M 10/4/02 Salis. Death
Euthanasia 12/19/02 1284 1169
1453 M 6/17/02 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/1/03 1284 1190
1454 F 6/4/02 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/1/03 1284 844
1451 F 5/3/02 Salis. Death
Env. Behav. Conditions 5/3/02 1284 1156
1405 M 5/15/01 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/31/02 1284 1156
1400 M 4/27/01 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/1/03 1284 844
1394 M 3/19/01 Salis. Pub. Sale 1/1/03 1284 1190
1284 M 1999 in @ Salis 3/19/00 UNK Pub. Loan Return 2/23/05 UNK UNK
1196 F 6/10/97 Salis. 1999 in @ Salis 3/19/00 10/28/97 1176 844
1190 F 2/27/97 Salis. Still there 968 541
1188 F 1/18/97 Salis. Pub. Loan Return 1/18/97 968 1156
1176 M 1994 in @ Salis 4/29/96 Pub.
Bolivia Pub. Loan Return 10/11/99 UNK UNK
1169 F 4/22/96 Salis. Still there 968 844
1168 F 4/22/96 Salis. Still there 968 844
1156 F 12/94 in @ Salis 9/14/95 Public Still there UNK UNK
1144 M 4/28/95 Salis. Pub. Sale 3/28/96 968 844
1129 M 1/26/95 Salis Pub. Loan Return 4/15/95 968 541
Gap 1069,1067,10,50,1049,1018,1006
968 M 6/7/87 in @ Salis 7/6/90 UNK Pub. Loan Return 3/7/99 UNK UNK
Gap 956
844 F 8/10/87 Salis. Death
Old Age 9/12/06 762 23
UNK=Unknown Data
Pub. = General Public source or known breeder i.e. not a normal zoological institution.
This is fine as they are considered a domestic breed.
Gaps = not overly relevant to the data and over 10 years ago.
Interesting notes: Mammals are generally pretty easy to determine sex. If they did not physically capture the animal they could simply have watched it urinate to determine sex.
Of those “Still there”, it has not been documented which one died as of yet. This is also fine, as sometimes I will wait until all the data is in to officially close the file, plus I may only submit information to ISIS once a month.
I highly suspect the Jay Rapp was breeding these Llamas simply for income and/or public draw, as they are relatively long-lived animals (15-20yrs is a good life) and relatively easy obtain from the public sector. We got our two from a local llama farm, when our last one needed to retire; the owners opted to give us a breeding pair. However, we will breed maybe once and then fix the male, as that is all we have space for and when the time comes we can ask them again or go to another zoo for a donation or purchase.
On the plus side Joel did give out the reasoning why the llama passed away, with the gross necropsy report. That is a good thing, sharing the information. The water source concerns me, I would hope if nothing else a simple bucket with fresh water is provided. Since they have access to the river/creek, I am relatively sure that consumption and exposure could have been a problem. We occasionally (yearly) test our ponds that are supposed to be mostly storm run off from the zoo area (which is not really the case and why we sample this water).
The Ocean City Fire Parade
Thanks to Mr. Wayne Barall we were able to deliver you some photos of the Parade in Ocean City. I had experienced some difficulties while out there and Wayne was kind enough to deliver some of his photos of the event. GO HERE to see more photos of that event.
I'm told the Parade itself was a good one and a half hours shorter than years past but very enjoyable. Fuel played a large roll in the Parade having fewer pieces of equipment.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
BREAKING NEWS!!! Fernano Gerrero Lands 1st Round Knock Out
Salisbury's Pride & Joy Fernando Gerrero knocked out Amhad Barini in the very first round and knocked him out cold! You can still catch some of the matches on HBO right now but Fernando is now 8-0!
This kid is just unbelievable! Congratulations Hal Chernoff and Fernando Gerrero! You heard it here first on Salisbury News!
This kid is just unbelievable! Congratulations Hal Chernoff and Fernando Gerrero! You heard it here first on Salisbury News!
Has The Exodus Begun?
Word on the street is some of SAPOA's members are selling their student rental properties. Which of the following reasons do any of you think they are bailing out?
Higher property taxes? nah, they pass that on to the tenants.
Increases in sewer and water to come every year for the next 5 years? Nope, same as above, passed on.
The council has recently discussed tighter landlord laws to be followed? Nah, they know Louise, who was backed during her campaign by SAPOA, will do whatever they want.
Their buddy Barrie Parsons Tilghman has no chance of reelection? Well, not in a legitimate election could she possibly win. This is a possibility.
The face of the council is about to change with Shanie being dumped? Another possibility, they'll be losing their grip on the city administration if that 3-2 vote is ever reversed.
Bubba and Weezie will be their only saving grace. Good lord, imagine having to depend on that pair for anything? One lies like there is no tomorrow and the other doesn't pay his bills. A pair you can count on...NOT.
If the gods are looking on Salisbury, they have got to be unlike justice, which is supposedly blind. In the case of this mayor and her administration, past and present, I honestly do believe justice is truly blind, deaf and dumb as well. We've seen no justice in the past 10 years, we're due a break.
Higher property taxes? nah, they pass that on to the tenants.
Increases in sewer and water to come every year for the next 5 years? Nope, same as above, passed on.
The council has recently discussed tighter landlord laws to be followed? Nah, they know Louise, who was backed during her campaign by SAPOA, will do whatever they want.
Their buddy Barrie Parsons Tilghman has no chance of reelection? Well, not in a legitimate election could she possibly win. This is a possibility.
The face of the council is about to change with Shanie being dumped? Another possibility, they'll be losing their grip on the city administration if that 3-2 vote is ever reversed.
Bubba and Weezie will be their only saving grace. Good lord, imagine having to depend on that pair for anything? One lies like there is no tomorrow and the other doesn't pay his bills. A pair you can count on...NOT.
If the gods are looking on Salisbury, they have got to be unlike justice, which is supposedly blind. In the case of this mayor and her administration, past and present, I honestly do believe justice is truly blind, deaf and dumb as well. We've seen no justice in the past 10 years, we're due a break.
Congressional Candidate Andy Harris At Chicken Festival Today
I just got off the phone with Senator Andy Harris and he informed me how excited he is to attend the Chicken Festival in Salisbury today. They do have a Booth there and I truly mean this Folks, go up there and meet this man. He truly is a great guy. Challenge him. Tell him your concerns and see what he has to say about resolutions.
Ross Perot Nails It
Ross Perot débuted a new website this past Monday, June 16, 2008 with lots of charts helping to explain our nations economic dilemma.
http://perotcharts.com
It is very informative and interesting to see our government's explosive growth, particularly, mandatory entitlement spending.
A must read for informing our citizenry.
http://perotcharts.com
It is very informative and interesting to see our government's explosive growth, particularly, mandatory entitlement spending.
A must read for informing our citizenry.
Question of the Day, Sat 6/21
What's the best advice you have ever gotten?
Who gave you this advice? Did you use their advice or did you have to learn the hard way?
Who gave you this advice? Did you use their advice or did you have to learn the hard way?
More Sewage Spills
Editor:
(The following letter was addressed to Salisbury’s mayor.)
At what point will you get involved to stop these sewage spills? You are the captain of the ship named Salisbury and you have done a miserable job of holding people accountable for their careless actions. Someone should be fired –today. Maybe you.
I am sending your story to 60 Minutes and hope they do a story on how lousy a job you have done on controlling these spills that are killing our river. My next contact is Maryland Dept. of the Environment to insist on heavy fines for your city. Your legacy of the worst mayor in the nation is certainly well deserved.
Capt. Bruce Wootten
Joe:
I found this article in The Dispatch, thought you’d might like to post it.
(The following letter was addressed to Salisbury’s mayor.)
At what point will you get involved to stop these sewage spills? You are the captain of the ship named Salisbury and you have done a miserable job of holding people accountable for their careless actions. Someone should be fired –today. Maybe you.
I am sending your story to 60 Minutes and hope they do a story on how lousy a job you have done on controlling these spills that are killing our river. My next contact is Maryland Dept. of the Environment to insist on heavy fines for your city. Your legacy of the worst mayor in the nation is certainly well deserved.
Capt. Bruce Wootten
Joe:
I found this article in The Dispatch, thought you’d might like to post it.
Two Years Ago Today
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Another mauled Duck is foiund, (by me) at the Salisbury Zoo. Day after day would go by and I would have to find another Zookeeper to inform them I had found yet another mauled Duck in the Zoo. In Memory Of Jim Rapp.
Please Help Spread The Word
"Hi Joe,
1st I want to say that I check your blog daily. That being said, I don't always agree with you or your point of view - but there's alot that I do. Whether I agree or not with your position, I do think that its good that our community has a person like you who is willing to put your 'you-know-what' on the line to keep us all in the know so we can make informed decisions. So for that - thanks.
Honestly I have to say that there are things that I've wanted to write to you about before now - but have been afraid to and here's why: I NEVER want to be under your radar and run the risk of being publicly humiliated like some of your... um... targets. That should boost your confidence right? :)
Anyway, the reason that I am writing tonite is to let you know about a fundraiser that my co-workers and I have put together for a young woman that we work with. Teena was diagnosed last month with Chiari Malformation. Its a neurological disorder that, if left untreated, can cause paralysis. I'm happy to say that she had her surgery to correct the malformation 1 month ago today and is doing quite well. We can't wait to have her back at work! If you are interested, you can read more about Chiari Malformation by visiting the website www.conquerchiari.org.
So I was wondering if you would be willing to post on your website that we have partnered with Wheels that Heal Car Club and we will be at their show on Saturday evening from about 5pm till... dusk, I guess. Over the last week and a half we have scoured the community collecting donations of wonderful items to put in a chinese auction. Things such as gift cards from Outback, Red Roost, Chick-fil-a, Quizno's, Designer's Edge, and more. Also we have a 3 stone diamond necklace and various gift basket sets. We will be having a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. We truly appreciate Wheels the Heal for allowing us to use them as an outlet to raise money for our friend.
All this is to help raise money for Teena, her husband and her 3 kids to help with medical expenses that aren't covered by insurance & other expenses during this trying time. I was hoping you would post this to help "advertise" it - especially since we are in competition with the Chicken Festival.
Thanks for your help - I appreciate anything that you can do :)
Cathy J."
Dear Cathy,
I happen to believe the "Wheels That Heal Car Club" is one of the finest organizations on the entire Eastern Shore and it is my honor to do my part to help participate exposing such an event. I also want to publicly thank you for your support. This Blog is not designed for everyone to agree and certainly just because Joe Alero says it, it doesn't mean it's always right. Healthy debate is what it's designed to do. Don't be afraid to say your peace. Besides, haven't I mellowed over the past few months?
Good Luck with the event and please let everyone know where the event will be held tomorrow under comments. Joe
1st I want to say that I check your blog daily. That being said, I don't always agree with you or your point of view - but there's alot that I do. Whether I agree or not with your position, I do think that its good that our community has a person like you who is willing to put your 'you-know-what' on the line to keep us all in the know so we can make informed decisions. So for that - thanks.
Honestly I have to say that there are things that I've wanted to write to you about before now - but have been afraid to and here's why: I NEVER want to be under your radar and run the risk of being publicly humiliated like some of your... um... targets. That should boost your confidence right? :)
Anyway, the reason that I am writing tonite is to let you know about a fundraiser that my co-workers and I have put together for a young woman that we work with. Teena was diagnosed last month with Chiari Malformation. Its a neurological disorder that, if left untreated, can cause paralysis. I'm happy to say that she had her surgery to correct the malformation 1 month ago today and is doing quite well. We can't wait to have her back at work! If you are interested, you can read more about Chiari Malformation by visiting the website www.conquerchiari.org.
So I was wondering if you would be willing to post on your website that we have partnered with Wheels that Heal Car Club and we will be at their show on Saturday evening from about 5pm till... dusk, I guess. Over the last week and a half we have scoured the community collecting donations of wonderful items to put in a chinese auction. Things such as gift cards from Outback, Red Roost, Chick-fil-a, Quizno's, Designer's Edge, and more. Also we have a 3 stone diamond necklace and various gift basket sets. We will be having a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale. We truly appreciate Wheels the Heal for allowing us to use them as an outlet to raise money for our friend.
All this is to help raise money for Teena, her husband and her 3 kids to help with medical expenses that aren't covered by insurance & other expenses during this trying time. I was hoping you would post this to help "advertise" it - especially since we are in competition with the Chicken Festival.
Thanks for your help - I appreciate anything that you can do :)
Cathy J."
Dear Cathy,
I happen to believe the "Wheels That Heal Car Club" is one of the finest organizations on the entire Eastern Shore and it is my honor to do my part to help participate exposing such an event. I also want to publicly thank you for your support. This Blog is not designed for everyone to agree and certainly just because Joe Alero says it, it doesn't mean it's always right. Healthy debate is what it's designed to do. Don't be afraid to say your peace. Besides, haven't I mellowed over the past few months?
Good Luck with the event and please let everyone know where the event will be held tomorrow under comments. Joe
Motivational Poster of the Day
What do you think the motivational text should say?
The Wicomico County Republicans has these stickers, please contact them if you are interested in getting one. http://www.wicomicogop.org/
Where Is the $400,000?
If you listen to Wicomico County Liquor Control Board members Stewart Haemel and Ron Alessi (along with their minion Justin Collis) you would think the LCB has been donating over $400,000 per year to Wicomico County coffers. Have they?
In a word, NO! Here are the amounts contributed by the WCLCB to the Wicomico treasury each year going back to FY 2003:
2003 $508,104
2004 $253,300
2005 $386,050
2006 $321,550
2007 $320,000
Note the precipitous drop after FY 2003. Coincidentally, FY 2004 was Messrs. Haemel's and Alessi's first full year on the board. Since their tenure, the annual contribution hasn't even AVERAGED the $400,000 number that they love to throw around.
Outside of the insular world of Haemel and Alessi we would have a name for people like that. I think I now know why Gov. Martin O'Malley hasn't bothered appointing Democrats to fill their posts. These guys seem to fit right in with the "new regime".
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
In a word, NO! Here are the amounts contributed by the WCLCB to the Wicomico treasury each year going back to FY 2003:
2003 $508,104
2004 $253,300
2005 $386,050
2006 $321,550
2007 $320,000
Note the precipitous drop after FY 2003. Coincidentally, FY 2004 was Messrs. Haemel's and Alessi's first full year on the board. Since their tenure, the annual contribution hasn't even AVERAGED the $400,000 number that they love to throw around.
Outside of the insular world of Haemel and Alessi we would have a name for people like that. I think I now know why Gov. Martin O'Malley hasn't bothered appointing Democrats to fill their posts. These guys seem to fit right in with the "new regime".
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Technorati Tags: Maryland, Wicomico, politics, Wicomico politics, WCLCB, Liquor Control BoardChicken Festival Continues Tommorrow
The Delmarva Chicken Festival at the Centre of Salisbury will continue today at 10am and last until 10pm. 1st Congressional District Candidate Andy Harris will be down on the Lower Shore all day and will be at the Festival around 11am.
Friday was a beautiful day with a nice steady breeze and a temperate summer temperature. The conditions look very promising for today's festivities. There was a great turnout during the day and talking to the Festival Officials was the best in years.
Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway will round out the 59th annual Festival. Games, vendors, and musical entertainment will be throughout the day until 10pm.
A special shout out to our friends out at OC 104 who came out to play music and talk to the crowd.
Friday was a beautiful day with a nice steady breeze and a temperate summer temperature. The conditions look very promising for today's festivities. There was a great turnout during the day and talking to the Festival Officials was the best in years.
Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway will round out the 59th annual Festival. Games, vendors, and musical entertainment will be throughout the day until 10pm.
A special shout out to our friends out at OC 104 who came out to play music and talk to the crowd.
Luau Night at The Shorebirds
Tonight fans will be treated to a Shorebirds Luau with Greg Farley covering Jimmy Buffet's classics and local steel drum band Steel The Show. Fireworks will follow the game courtesy of Pohanka Auto Group.
The Birds take on the Hagerstown Suns in the 3rd game of their first 2nd half home-stand. The Birds are ( ) so far in the 2nd half of the season.
Tickets start out at only $6!
Delegate Haddaway Dinner
Maryland State Delegate Jeannie Haddaway will be the keynote speaker Monday the 23rd for the Wicomico County Republican Club's meeting at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce building. Social time starts at 7:00 and the meeting starts at 7:30.
Prior to the meeting Delegate Haddaway will be joining the Lower Shore Young Republicans for dinner at 5:30 at Flavors of Italy on Main Street. Anyone interested from the ages of 18-40 are cordially invited to attend.
Please RSVP with Republican Club President Marc Kilmer by today, Saturday the 21st. Marc can be contacted at mkilmer@verizon.net
Prior to the meeting Delegate Haddaway will be joining the Lower Shore Young Republicans for dinner at 5:30 at Flavors of Italy on Main Street. Anyone interested from the ages of 18-40 are cordially invited to attend.
Please RSVP with Republican Club President Marc Kilmer by today, Saturday the 21st. Marc can be contacted at mkilmer@verizon.net
Friday, June 20, 2008
Sta. 15 Scooter MVA Audio File
Listen and hear for yourself the emergency personnel conversation pertaining to this accident. A big THANK YOU, to Wayne Barrall for providing this audio.
Sta.15 Scooter MVA 6-19-08.mp3
Sta.15 Scooter MVA 6-19-08.mp3
Live At The Shorebirds
Delmarva (38-32, 0-1) versus Hagerstown (35-35, 1-0)
Starting Pitchers
Delmarva - Zach Britton (6-4, 2.99 ERA); Hagerstown - Cole Kimball (1-3, 7.04 ERA)
Thanks to Chef Stewart of Flannery's for the great BBQ dinner. It's much appreciated up in the press box.
The Bucket Boys will be out entertaining the crowd tonight with their percussive talents and humor.
Top of the 1st - Boomer Whiting scored after being walked and a sac fly by Aaron Seuss. 1-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 1st - 1-2-3 inning for Cole Kimball. 1-0 Suns
Top of the 2nd - Stephen King drove in Dan Lyons and Boomer Whiting with a single. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 2nd - Anthony Martinez got stranded on third after a double. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 3rd - Zach Britton got out of a jam after a botched double play attempt on the Birds' 2nd error of the game. Still 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 3rd - Matt Angle got a 2 out single but is left stranded. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 4th - Whiting picked off at first leading off the bag after a single. Birds turn a double play to end the inning on a King hit. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 4th - Joe Nowicki walked with one out. Nowicki scored after a Mahoney single. Keiron Pope grounded out to end the inning. 3-1 Suns.
Top of the 5th - Aaron Seuss got a lead off double off the wall. Seuss moved over to third on a sac fly by Michael Burgess. Seuss thrown out at home on a fielders choice by Travis Reagan. Tim Pahuta got a stand up double scoring Reagan. Mark Gildea intentionally walked but left stranded with Pahuta. 4-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 5th - Castillo and Adams both singled but were left stranded, 4-1 Suns.
Top of the 6th - Whiting lead off with a single and Lyons was hit by a pitch. Both were drove in by a three run blast to center by Seuss. Burgess and Pahuta both then singled but were left stranded. 7-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 6th - Martinez scored on a bobbled ball on a Mahoney drive to center, Mahoney reached third. Pope scores Mahoney on a single to left and stole 2nd but left stranded. 7-3 Suns.
Top of the 7th - Lead off walk to Valerio Heredia and then stole 2nd. Heredia tagged out on a run down after Tyler Henson saved a ball from going into the outfield on a Lyons fielders choice. King got a stand up double to score King. 8-3 Suns
Bottom of the 7th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 8th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 8th - Another 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 9th - 2 men left stranded after walks. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 9th - 1-2-3 to end it.
The Shorebirds drop to 0-2 for the 2nd half and The Suns move to 2-0. The winning pitcher was Cole Kimball (2-3) and the loosing pitcher was Zach Britton (6-5). These two meet again tomorrow night at 7:05 for game three of four.
Starting Pitchers
Delmarva - Zach Britton (6-4, 2.99 ERA); Hagerstown - Cole Kimball (1-3, 7.04 ERA)
Thanks to Chef Stewart of Flannery's for the great BBQ dinner. It's much appreciated up in the press box.
The Bucket Boys will be out entertaining the crowd tonight with their percussive talents and humor.
Top of the 1st - Boomer Whiting scored after being walked and a sac fly by Aaron Seuss. 1-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 1st - 1-2-3 inning for Cole Kimball. 1-0 Suns
Top of the 2nd - Stephen King drove in Dan Lyons and Boomer Whiting with a single. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 2nd - Anthony Martinez got stranded on third after a double. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 3rd - Zach Britton got out of a jam after a botched double play attempt on the Birds' 2nd error of the game. Still 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 3rd - Matt Angle got a 2 out single but is left stranded. 3-0 Suns
Top of the 4th - Whiting picked off at first leading off the bag after a single. Birds turn a double play to end the inning on a King hit. 3-0 Suns.
Bottom of the 4th - Joe Nowicki walked with one out. Nowicki scored after a Mahoney single. Keiron Pope grounded out to end the inning. 3-1 Suns.
Top of the 5th - Aaron Seuss got a lead off double off the wall. Seuss moved over to third on a sac fly by Michael Burgess. Seuss thrown out at home on a fielders choice by Travis Reagan. Tim Pahuta got a stand up double scoring Reagan. Mark Gildea intentionally walked but left stranded with Pahuta. 4-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 5th - Castillo and Adams both singled but were left stranded, 4-1 Suns.
Top of the 6th - Whiting lead off with a single and Lyons was hit by a pitch. Both were drove in by a three run blast to center by Seuss. Burgess and Pahuta both then singled but were left stranded. 7-1 Suns.
Bottom of the 6th - Martinez scored on a bobbled ball on a Mahoney drive to center, Mahoney reached third. Pope scores Mahoney on a single to left and stole 2nd but left stranded. 7-3 Suns.
Top of the 7th - Lead off walk to Valerio Heredia and then stole 2nd. Heredia tagged out on a run down after Tyler Henson saved a ball from going into the outfield on a Lyons fielders choice. King got a stand up double to score King. 8-3 Suns
Bottom of the 7th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 8th - 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 8th - Another 1-2-3 inning. 8-3 Suns.
Top of the 9th - 2 men left stranded after walks. 8-3 Suns.
Bottom of the 9th - 1-2-3 to end it.
The Shorebirds drop to 0-2 for the 2nd half and The Suns move to 2-0. The winning pitcher was Cole Kimball (2-3) and the loosing pitcher was Zach Britton (6-5). These two meet again tomorrow night at 7:05 for game three of four.
LLAMA AT SALISBURY ZOO DIES
GO HERE to see the official article.
Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton is sad to announce that on Tuesday morning, June 17th, one of the Zoo’s female llamas was found dead in her exhibit. She had been observed the evening before sitting in the barn. She was found by the keeper Tuesday morning in the same barn.
The llama’s body was submitted to the Maryland State Animal Health Lab for necropsy and tissue analysis. On gross necropsy, her liver was found to be compromised with many lesions observed. The lab suggested that these lesions were probably either bacterial granulomas or tumors. Approximately 90% of her liver appeared affected. The extent of the lesions indicated that the condition was probably years old. A more definitive diagnosis is pending based upon the microscopic evaluation of the tissue samples.
For more information, you may contact the Zoo Director, Joel Hamilton, at (410) 548-3188.
NOT FOR NOTHING BARRIE TILGHMAN, The ONLY drinking source these Llama's have is the RIVER! The Zoo has no City water into that exhibit. You don't suppose that's where these lesions came from, DO YOU?
Salisbury Zoo Director Joel Hamilton is sad to announce that on Tuesday morning, June 17th, one of the Zoo’s female llamas was found dead in her exhibit. She had been observed the evening before sitting in the barn. She was found by the keeper Tuesday morning in the same barn.
The llama’s body was submitted to the Maryland State Animal Health Lab for necropsy and tissue analysis. On gross necropsy, her liver was found to be compromised with many lesions observed. The lab suggested that these lesions were probably either bacterial granulomas or tumors. Approximately 90% of her liver appeared affected. The extent of the lesions indicated that the condition was probably years old. A more definitive diagnosis is pending based upon the microscopic evaluation of the tissue samples.
For more information, you may contact the Zoo Director, Joel Hamilton, at (410) 548-3188.
NOT FOR NOTHING BARRIE TILGHMAN, The ONLY drinking source these Llama's have is the RIVER! The Zoo has no City water into that exhibit. You don't suppose that's where these lesions came from, DO YOU?
WBOC & WMDT Are Looking A Lot Like Salisbury News Any More
Remember THIS story days ago here?
How about THIS one?
Try THIS one out for size.
Oh, we don't want to miss THIS.
How about THIS one too?
This is actually a great thing. However, shouldn't BLOGGERS be suing the MSM for taking their stories? It should be known that I do give many of these stories to WMDT & WBOC. However, in light of other discussions about the MSM going after Bloggers, it just doesn't sem fair.
Here's how I can PROVE to you many stories are copied from Salisbury News. Just watch us post an article and watch other MSM sources put up something very soon AFTER it is posted here.
I get calls all the time from people who laugh because no sooner did I get off the phone to complete a story and post it, minutes later WBOC is calling my contacts asking what's up about my story.
Most importantly, the reason "I" give up this information is because "I" feel it's important for it to get out to the public any way it can. It does not bother me if they get it here first, (and believe me, they do) and use this information to educate the public. However, if it ever gets to a pissing match like it has elsewhere between Bloggers and the MSM, it will end immediately. I have very good contacts at both places and IMHO I don't believe that's going to happen. Besides, I'm the one doing most of the giving, believe me on tat one.
How about THIS one?
Try THIS one out for size.
Oh, we don't want to miss THIS.
How about THIS one too?
This is actually a great thing. However, shouldn't BLOGGERS be suing the MSM for taking their stories? It should be known that I do give many of these stories to WMDT & WBOC. However, in light of other discussions about the MSM going after Bloggers, it just doesn't sem fair.
Here's how I can PROVE to you many stories are copied from Salisbury News. Just watch us post an article and watch other MSM sources put up something very soon AFTER it is posted here.
I get calls all the time from people who laugh because no sooner did I get off the phone to complete a story and post it, minutes later WBOC is calling my contacts asking what's up about my story.
Most importantly, the reason "I" give up this information is because "I" feel it's important for it to get out to the public any way it can. It does not bother me if they get it here first, (and believe me, they do) and use this information to educate the public. However, if it ever gets to a pissing match like it has elsewhere between Bloggers and the MSM, it will end immediately. I have very good contacts at both places and IMHO I don't believe that's going to happen. Besides, I'm the one doing most of the giving, believe me on tat one.
Gannett Drops Again Today!
For the third day in a row, Gannett Publications - (The Daily Times Parent Company) - has broken their all time record lows for each of the past three successive days.
The stock has fallen yet again this morning to an all time record low of $22.67/Sh. If it continues this trend it will soon be re-classified as a penny stock.
Here is the stock's trading graph: HERE
The stock has fallen yet again this morning to an all time record low of $22.67/Sh. If it continues this trend it will soon be re-classified as a penny stock.
Here is the stock's trading graph: HERE
A Letter To The Editor
On Thursday afternoon, June 19, 2008 I was listening to the scanner when Wicomico Central dispatched the Allan Volunteer Fire Company for an MVC involving a moped just a few minutes before 5:00pm. This incident was on Cooper Road not far from Riverside Drive Extended. Central advised a responding fireman that the patient was unconscious and Trooper 4 was available. The fireman (1520) told central to start the helicopter Trooper 4. Central told them Trooper 4 had a 15 minute ETA. The Ambulance with the Paramedic was on the scene around 5:00pm and the fire truck not long after. Around 6:00pm a fireman got on the radio and told command that the helicopter paramedic told them to tell PRMC the the unconscious trauma patient was a "priority 1, a serious priority 1." Central was told this information by command and central asked if the helicopter has left yet and command told them it was still on the ground. Keep in mind this was an hour after the Allan Volunteer Fire Department with the County paid paramedic was dispatched to the call for an unconscious trauma patient. One hour with this serious patient still on the scene of the crash. Can someone tell us what is wrong with this picture? A bystander could have picked this patient off the road and got him to the local trauma center in 15 minutes. He could have been at the hospital receiving definite care at 5:15 pm, but he was still on the scene for over an hour under the care of the Allan Volunteer Fire Department and their paid paramedic as well as the Maryland State Police paramedic. There goes the "Golden Hour." R. Adams Cowley is turning over in his grave. What were they doing that couldn't be done at PRMC's Trauma Center? To keep a trauma patient that was not trapped in a vehicle on the scene for over an hour is criminal. This incident needs to be investigated by the appropriate authorities.
So at some point after 6:00 pm Trooper 4 transports the patient to PRMC. At the same time the Allan Volunteer Fire Company BLS ambulance drives to PRMC to pick up their paramedic who must have flown with the helicopter. Guess what time the helicopter arrives at the hospital? Central acknowledged them at 6:20 pm. That was probably a normal drive to the hospital by the ambulance in less than 20 minutes. So that patient could have been loaded in the ambulance and transported to the hospital in less than 20 minutes with lights and sirens. WTF were they thinking? Did I mention criminal? This is a sad case of unadulterated negligence on all parties involved. I certainly hope the patient survives without any problems.
Someone should investigate this entire incident and take the appropriate actions. Everyone involved should be reprimanded and have their certifications stripped from them. Everything is taped and recorded and can be found at the 911 center before the tapes are erased. This is another case of renegade fireman doing any thing they want to without any oversight from the County. It is apparent that the Wicomico County has given the fire departments a License to Kill. If you live in Allan I feel sorry for you. The best thing you can do is put a for sale sign in your yard and move to another county.
None of this has been fabricated. It is an actual incident that someone should be asking questions about.
So at some point after 6:00 pm Trooper 4 transports the patient to PRMC. At the same time the Allan Volunteer Fire Company BLS ambulance drives to PRMC to pick up their paramedic who must have flown with the helicopter. Guess what time the helicopter arrives at the hospital? Central acknowledged them at 6:20 pm. That was probably a normal drive to the hospital by the ambulance in less than 20 minutes. So that patient could have been loaded in the ambulance and transported to the hospital in less than 20 minutes with lights and sirens. WTF were they thinking? Did I mention criminal? This is a sad case of unadulterated negligence on all parties involved. I certainly hope the patient survives without any problems.
Someone should investigate this entire incident and take the appropriate actions. Everyone involved should be reprimanded and have their certifications stripped from them. Everything is taped and recorded and can be found at the 911 center before the tapes are erased. This is another case of renegade fireman doing any thing they want to without any oversight from the County. It is apparent that the Wicomico County has given the fire departments a License to Kill. If you live in Allan I feel sorry for you. The best thing you can do is put a for sale sign in your yard and move to another county.
None of this has been fabricated. It is an actual incident that someone should be asking questions about.
7th Arson Fire Locally
This arson fire happened this morning at 3:57am on Susan Beach Rd in Delmar Del. 3 fire departments were on scene (Delmar, Laurel & Sharptown).
Delaware State Fire Marshals Office is working this as another arson case as it was another old empty house.
This make 7 arson burns in the Delmar / Laurel area in the past month....
Thanks to Wayne Barrall we were able to obtain the photos and video above. This is scary Folks!
Go here to watch the Video.
For more photos go to Fire In The Hole HERE.
SPD Press Releases
On June 13, 2008, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspects for an assault that occurred on May 22. On that date, Officers responded to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Fitzwater Street for the report of an assault with a firearm. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by the victim that during a domestic type altercation, a suspect had responded to his residence and fired several shots into his residence with a handgun. There were no injuries. As a result of the investigation, warrants were obtained for the suspects, and the suspects were arrested on the above date.
ARRESTED #1: Ronald Lee Jones, Jr., 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Calvin Edward Schoolfield, Jr., 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200800018049
On June 14, 2008 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of Naylor and Brown Streets. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and a search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.
ARRESTED: Marie Catherine Holt, 27 years of age Bivalve, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800020899
On June 15, 2008 at approximately 4:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department met in the Salisbury Police front lobby with two (2) subjects in reference to an assault with a knife. One of the subjects in the lobby had an injury to the upper stomach and was treated by Salisbury Fire Department EMS, then transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he received further treatment and was listed in stable condition. The victim was identified as 55 year old Bobby Lee Johnson of Salisbury. Johnson, and witnesses, advised the officers that during an argument in their residence the victim was stabbed in the stomach with a kitchen knife by his brother, suspect James Earl Johnson. Johnson, who had also responded to the SPD Lobby with his brother, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder.
ARRESTED: James Earl Johnson, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted Murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021033
ARRESTED #1: Ronald Lee Jones, Jr., 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Calvin Edward Schoolfield, Jr., 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200800018049
On June 14, 2008 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of Naylor and Brown Streets. A passenger in the vehicle was found to be wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant, and a search of the vehicle incident to arrest revealed a smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.
ARRESTED: Marie Catherine Holt, 27 years of age Bivalve, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800020899
On June 15, 2008 at approximately 4:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department met in the Salisbury Police front lobby with two (2) subjects in reference to an assault with a knife. One of the subjects in the lobby had an injury to the upper stomach and was treated by Salisbury Fire Department EMS, then transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he received further treatment and was listed in stable condition. The victim was identified as 55 year old Bobby Lee Johnson of Salisbury. Johnson, and witnesses, advised the officers that during an argument in their residence the victim was stabbed in the stomach with a kitchen knife by his brother, suspect James Earl Johnson. Johnson, who had also responded to the SPD Lobby with his brother, was taken into custody and charged with attempted murder.
ARRESTED: James Earl Johnson, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Attempted Murder
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021033
Man Hit By Car In Ocean City
Trooper 4 just landed at the White Marlin Mall to Medivac a patient who was just hit by a car on his bicycle. More information to come.
Would You Rather Advertise On Salisbury News?
Gannett Gets Stung by Loss of Ad Revenue
By KEVIN KINGSBURY
June 19, 2008; Page B9
Shares of Gannett Co. fell to levels last seen in 1994 as the newspaper publisher disclosed increased declines in print-advertising revenue for May, further highlighting the pressures facing the industry.
Gannett shares fell 4.5% to $24.42 in 4 p.m. New York Stock Exchange composite
trading.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 U.S. newspapers, including USA Today, said publishing ad revenue fell 14.3% in May. Earlier this week smaller rival McClatchy Co. reported a 15% drop in newspaper-ad revenue for the first five months of the year and announced a 10% cut of its work force. Gannett's first-quarter ad revenue in the print segment dropped 10%.
Ad revenue at Gannett's television operations fell 6.2% last month. The TV division is expected to improve as the year progresses thanks to the presidential election.
Last week, Gannett said it would take a second-quarter write-down of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, largely because of economic conditions in Britain, where a real-estate downturn is hurting ad revenue at its Newsquest newspaper operation.
By KEVIN KINGSBURY
June 19, 2008; Page B9
Shares of Gannett Co. fell to levels last seen in 1994 as the newspaper publisher disclosed increased declines in print-advertising revenue for May, further highlighting the pressures facing the industry.
Gannett shares fell 4.5% to $24.42 in 4 p.m. New York Stock Exchange composite
trading.
Gannett, which publishes more than 80 U.S. newspapers, including USA Today, said publishing ad revenue fell 14.3% in May. Earlier this week smaller rival McClatchy Co. reported a 15% drop in newspaper-ad revenue for the first five months of the year and announced a 10% cut of its work force. Gannett's first-quarter ad revenue in the print segment dropped 10%.
Ad revenue at Gannett's television operations fell 6.2% last month. The TV division is expected to improve as the year progresses thanks to the presidential election.
Last week, Gannett said it would take a second-quarter write-down of between $2.5 billion and $3 billion, largely because of economic conditions in Britain, where a real-estate downturn is hurting ad revenue at its Newsquest newspaper operation.
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A Salisbury News Reader Sends This Message
ATTN: Marypirg.org Chesapeake Bay Foundation
I don't know how many times I have alerted your organizations to what is going on down here in Salisbury, Maryland.
This waste water treatment plant has dumped, yet again, into the Wicomico River. They are repeat offenders and have dumped so many times with so many official reports to the authorities and. . . . still. . . there is no accountability.
The only way we are going to get a handle on this polluter is to launch a Coup d' etat and insert our own conscripted citizenry to run this facility until the Army Corps of Engineers can be brought in.
I know of at least 5 times over the past two years that they have contaminated the Wicomico River. Now the River is closed yet again.
Let me know if you want to assemble to start conscription of troops. We also need to send emissaries to the White House and let them know what we are up to. Moreover, maybe they will deploy the National Guard as we seek their aid in an attempt to try and thwart the irresponsible regime.
I know of no other alternatives. . . .I've tried diligently to alert all of the authorities. . .and still the dumping of raw sewage continues.
I'll officially insert both you and Allan Girard as official military commanders - (Officers) - until a federal occupation force can be permanently installed.
Let me know your thoughts.
Here is the link to the latest fiasco.
Regards,
A Concerned Citizen
I don't know how many times I have alerted your organizations to what is going on down here in Salisbury, Maryland.
This waste water treatment plant has dumped, yet again, into the Wicomico River. They are repeat offenders and have dumped so many times with so many official reports to the authorities and. . . . still. . . there is no accountability.
The only way we are going to get a handle on this polluter is to launch a Coup d' etat and insert our own conscripted citizenry to run this facility until the Army Corps of Engineers can be brought in.
I know of at least 5 times over the past two years that they have contaminated the Wicomico River. Now the River is closed yet again.
Let me know if you want to assemble to start conscription of troops. We also need to send emissaries to the White House and let them know what we are up to. Moreover, maybe they will deploy the National Guard as we seek their aid in an attempt to try and thwart the irresponsible regime.
I know of no other alternatives. . . .I've tried diligently to alert all of the authorities. . .and still the dumping of raw sewage continues.
I'll officially insert both you and Allan Girard as official military commanders - (Officers) - until a federal occupation force can be permanently installed.
Let me know your thoughts.
Here is the link to the latest fiasco.
Regards,
A Concerned Citizen
Question of the Day, Fri 6/20
Today is "Take your dog to work" day. I take one of my dogs to work with me everyday.
Do you take your dog to work with you? If you can't, would you if you could?
Do you take your dog to work with you? If you can't, would you if you could?
The New Police Academy Graduates
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Yesterday a group of cadets graduated from the Police Academy. Seven Cadets backed out based on qualifications from this Class but there was a packed house at WOR-WIC where the Academy is held. Congratulations to all the Graduates. Of the entire group I saw only one woman.
Kentucky Settles Blog Censorship Suit
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has settled a lawsuit with a political blogger whose critical comments of then-Gov. Ernie Fletcher resulted in the state “blacklisting” all blogs on state-owned computers.
Public Citizen’s client Mark Nickolas, author of the blog BluegrassReport.org, agreed to dismiss the suit in the U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Ky. after Kentucky officials approved the settlement agreement. Louisville attorney Jennifer Moore also represented Nickolas.
Under the settlement, Kentucky officials agreed to no longer single out websites just because they are considered blogs. State officials reserve the right to block sites they consider inappropriate but agree to use a “viewpoint-neutral” standard that applies equally to all Web sites.
Public Citizen filed suit on behalf of Nickolas after the state started using a filtering program to censor all Web sites categorized as blogs. The state’s former top computer official stated in a court filing that the filtering policy was implemented because the governor’s office was unhappy with Nickolas’s blog, which was widely read by state employees and frequently criticized the governor.
Kentucky’s blog ban went into effect June 20, 2006, the same day Nickolas was quoted in The New York Times criticizing Fletcher, who was facing misdemeanor charges for claims that he had forced Democrats out of state civil service jobs in order to give them to political allies. Fletcher has since been defeated by current Gov. Steve Beshear.
“The state of Kentucky targeted Web sites it considered ‘unfriendly’ and, in doing so, violated the First Amendment rights of Mark Nickolas and other bloggers,” said Greg Beck, the Public Citizen attorney who handled the case. “We applaud the current administration for recognizing that the state cannot impose special restrictions on websites just because they are run by bloggers instead of big media companies.”
For more information about the case, click here.
Public Citizen’s client Mark Nickolas, author of the blog BluegrassReport.org, agreed to dismiss the suit in the U.S. District Court in Frankfort, Ky. after Kentucky officials approved the settlement agreement. Louisville attorney Jennifer Moore also represented Nickolas.
Under the settlement, Kentucky officials agreed to no longer single out websites just because they are considered blogs. State officials reserve the right to block sites they consider inappropriate but agree to use a “viewpoint-neutral” standard that applies equally to all Web sites.
Public Citizen filed suit on behalf of Nickolas after the state started using a filtering program to censor all Web sites categorized as blogs. The state’s former top computer official stated in a court filing that the filtering policy was implemented because the governor’s office was unhappy with Nickolas’s blog, which was widely read by state employees and frequently criticized the governor.
Kentucky’s blog ban went into effect June 20, 2006, the same day Nickolas was quoted in The New York Times criticizing Fletcher, who was facing misdemeanor charges for claims that he had forced Democrats out of state civil service jobs in order to give them to political allies. Fletcher has since been defeated by current Gov. Steve Beshear.
“The state of Kentucky targeted Web sites it considered ‘unfriendly’ and, in doing so, violated the First Amendment rights of Mark Nickolas and other bloggers,” said Greg Beck, the Public Citizen attorney who handled the case. “We applaud the current administration for recognizing that the state cannot impose special restrictions on websites just because they are run by bloggers instead of big media companies.”
For more information about the case, click here.
FUNERAL SERVICES ANNOUNCED FOR PARAMEDIC STEPHANIE L. CALLAWAY
[Georgetown, DE] A full-honors funeral, including a procession through the heart of Georgetown, will be held Saturday, June 21, 2008, in remembrance of Stephanie L. Callaway, the Sussex County paramedic who died in the line of duty earlier this week.
A viewing will be held from noon to 3 p.m. inside the Delmarva Christian High School gymnasium, U.S. 9 and Airport Road, in Georgetown. At the conclusion of the viewing, a procession with honor guards and scores of emergency personnel and apparatus will accompany the casket as it is led through town. The procession will pause at the Sussex County Emergency Medical Services headquarters at the County Administrative Offices West Complex, U.S. 113 and U.S. 9 in Georgetown, where Paramedic Callaway’s ‘last alarm’ will be sounded.
The procession will move from there and end at the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, in G eorgetown. Memorial services will be held there, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Services will be open to the public.
Media staging areas will be established along the procession route – on Market Street, from Airport Road through The Circle to Old Laurel Road – as well as at the DelTech campus. More information on those staging areas will be provided at a later time. At the family’s request, no indoor photography will be allowed during the viewing or memorial service.
Market Street, from Airport Road to DuPont Boulevard (U.S. 113) will be closed from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday to allow for the procession. The Delaware Department of Transportation will post detours for traffic in and around the Georgetown area.
Those wishing to make donations in memory of Paramedic Callaway are asked to direct their contributions to the following organizations:
• Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, PO Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or
• Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sussex Chapter, 22198 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
For more information, please contact Sussex County Chief of Public Information Chip Guy at (302) 448-9077 or Sussex County Emergency Medical Services spokesman Tim Cooper at (302) 236-4325.
A viewing will be held from noon to 3 p.m. inside the Delmarva Christian High School gymnasium, U.S. 9 and Airport Road, in Georgetown. At the conclusion of the viewing, a procession with honor guards and scores of emergency personnel and apparatus will accompany the casket as it is led through town. The procession will pause at the Sussex County Emergency Medical Services headquarters at the County Administrative Offices West Complex, U.S. 113 and U.S. 9 in Georgetown, where Paramedic Callaway’s ‘last alarm’ will be sounded.
The procession will move from there and end at the Carter Partnership Center on the campus of Delaware Technical & Community College, Owens Campus, in G eorgetown. Memorial services will be held there, beginning at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Services will be open to the public.
Media staging areas will be established along the procession route – on Market Street, from Airport Road through The Circle to Old Laurel Road – as well as at the DelTech campus. More information on those staging areas will be provided at a later time. At the family’s request, no indoor photography will be allowed during the viewing or memorial service.
Market Street, from Airport Road to DuPont Boulevard (U.S. 113) will be closed from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday to allow for the procession. The Delaware Department of Transportation will post detours for traffic in and around the Georgetown area.
Those wishing to make donations in memory of Paramedic Callaway are asked to direct their contributions to the following organizations:
• Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary of Sussex County, PO Box 430, Nassau, DE 19969; or
• Delaware Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Sussex Chapter, 22198 DuPont Boulevard, Georgetown, DE 19947.
For more information, please contact Sussex County Chief of Public Information Chip Guy at (302) 448-9077 or Sussex County Emergency Medical Services spokesman Tim Cooper at (302) 236-4325.
Waterkeeper Alliance Is Truly Listening
I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to
the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the
industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We
embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation's environmental laws
and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our
attention.
We have just today received a number of inquiries from concerned Eastern
Shore residents about a wastewater treatment plant located in Salisbury
on the Wicomico River and we will be following up on that facility. I
assume that the Hebron plant is an entirely different facility. Please
let me know and I will try to follow up.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many
negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local
media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore
who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to
the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the
industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We
embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation's environmental laws
and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our
attention.
We have just today received a number of inquiries from concerned Eastern
Shore residents about a wastewater treatment plant located in Salisbury
on the Wicomico River and we will be following up on that facility. I
assume that the Hebron plant is an entirely different facility. Please
let me know and I will try to follow up.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many
negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local
media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore
who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
Wicomico Liquor Control Board Attorney Denies Documents
There seem to be a lot crossed wires over at the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board. The latest evidence comes from their own attorney.
In a letter dated June 9, LCB attorney Victor H. Laws, III informs Wicomico County Council Administrator Matt Creamer that documents requested by the council would not be forthcoming. There was just one problem, the documents had already been sent to the council after much delay.
The humor of this not withstanding, Mr. Laws makes some interesting comments in his piece to the council. Laws asserts that the LCB is "an independent state agency" and that the Wicomico County Council "has no jurisdiction over the Board (LCB) or any right to supervise its operations." Laws also asserts that the actions of "certain council members represent a form of attempted micromanagement, and even harassment."
Laws should be ashamed of himself for stealing from the Barrie Tilghman / Paul Wilber school of jurisprudence in such a blatant manner.
It is true that the LCB is an independent state agency. Therefore, they are subject to Maryland's Public Information Act. Borrowing from the Tilghman / Wilber school, Laws seems to be asserting that council members somehow cease to hold the rights of common citizens upon their ascension to elected office.
In my humble opinion, the council is being too kind. They should simply fill out a PIA request when they want something and run Haemel, et al into court if they refuse to comply.
The council, in providing legislative oversight over the county's budget SHOULD be making sure that the Wicomico taxpayer is receiving all funds from the LCB that they are due. This will undoubtedly mean that there will be requests for more documents. Mr. Laws would be wise to advise his client to comply.
How else can our elected representatives determine if checks to Kuhn's Jewelers and Kitty's Flowers are legitimate expenses?
Tomorrow we will ask the question - What happened to that $400,000 a year that Ron Alessi has been talking about?
In a letter dated June 9, LCB attorney Victor H. Laws, III informs Wicomico County Council Administrator Matt Creamer that documents requested by the council would not be forthcoming. There was just one problem, the documents had already been sent to the council after much delay.
The humor of this not withstanding, Mr. Laws makes some interesting comments in his piece to the council. Laws asserts that the LCB is "an independent state agency" and that the Wicomico County Council "has no jurisdiction over the Board (LCB) or any right to supervise its operations." Laws also asserts that the actions of "certain council members represent a form of attempted micromanagement, and even harassment."
Laws should be ashamed of himself for stealing from the Barrie Tilghman / Paul Wilber school of jurisprudence in such a blatant manner.
It is true that the LCB is an independent state agency. Therefore, they are subject to Maryland's Public Information Act. Borrowing from the Tilghman / Wilber school, Laws seems to be asserting that council members somehow cease to hold the rights of common citizens upon their ascension to elected office.
In my humble opinion, the council is being too kind. They should simply fill out a PIA request when they want something and run Haemel, et al into court if they refuse to comply.
The council, in providing legislative oversight over the county's budget SHOULD be making sure that the Wicomico taxpayer is receiving all funds from the LCB that they are due. This will undoubtedly mean that there will be requests for more documents. Mr. Laws would be wise to advise his client to comply.
How else can our elected representatives determine if checks to Kuhn's Jewelers and Kitty's Flowers are legitimate expenses?
Tomorrow we will ask the question - What happened to that $400,000 a year that Ron Alessi has been talking about?
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Bucket Boys At Shorebirds Tonight
The Bucket Boys are back this Friday Night! Last season surprise sensation is back for round 2 for Shorebirds Fans! These two crazy characters will amaze you with there ability to turn anything and everything around the stadium into a musical instrument. It's a high energy show you won't want to miss!
Tickets start at only $6.00 and there is not a bad seat in the house. Game time is 7:05 and the Birds face the Hagerstown Suns.
Please vist http://www.bucketboys.net/ for more information on the duo. I just watched their video online and these guys are talented!
Delmarva Chicken Festival This Weekend
The 59th annual Delmarva Chicken Festival will be this weekend, June 20 and 21, at the Centre of Salisbury from 10am to 10pm. Admission is free.
Musical entertainment on Friday includes Wes Davis, The Backfin Banjo Band, Cascading Carlos, and That 80’s Band. Headlining Saturday night is Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway.
There will be plenty for the kids to do as there will be a host of carnival rides, games, and other attractions.
Visit http://www.dpichicken.org/index.cfm?content=news&subcontent=details&id=311 for more information.
Musical entertainment on Friday includes Wes Davis, The Backfin Banjo Band, Cascading Carlos, and That 80’s Band. Headlining Saturday night is Barren Creek Band and Divided Highway.
There will be plenty for the kids to do as there will be a host of carnival rides, games, and other attractions.
Visit http://www.dpichicken.org/index.cfm?content=news&subcontent=details&id=311 for more information.
If You Are Still Having Problems Getting Over Fathers Day…You Gotta Read ‘Post Secrets’
This is one of my favorite new sites.
As you know last weekend was Fathers Day and the cards herein are reflective of the holiday.
Post Secrets is a site started by a Maryland man named Frank who thought it would be interesting to have people send anonymous post cards to a PO Box @ 13345 Copper Ridge Road, Germantown, MD 20874-3454
People write anything they want often on hand made post cards and often telling their innermost secrets just to get them off of their chests.
Each Sunday, Frank posts this weeks best postcards, and I look forward to reading them each Sunday.
This project has taken on a life of his own and now travels the country doing Post Secret Seminars, he has also written 4 books containing thousands of Post Secrets.
Sometimes they are funny, sometimes extremely sad, but always poingnant. Not all are as dark as the one featured here, but I posted it to show the amazing honesty and frailty of the human condition.
I encourage everyone to take a look especially this fathers day issue, I found it quite moving.
Cheers!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Urgent Urgent Urgent! If You Want to Salvage Any of Your Privacy You Must Call Your Congressmen Tomorrow!
Have you heard of FISA?
It is the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act which is essentially the fight over surveillance of American Citizens that continues in Washington.
Rumors have it that House leadership may be working hand in hand with Senator Jay Rockefeller who is leading the cause of granting immunity to telecommunications companies to essentially eviscerate the constitution and allow spying on American Citizens...
Fear Mongering is the bait that Congress is throwing in front of Americans to convince us to throw away every single civil liberty we have, and we as Americans CANNOT allow this to happen!
This bill that is being rushed and almost secretly pushed through Congress in order to vacuum up all of our telecommunications privacy.
It is imperative that you call your representative tomorrow, and let them know that they cannot allow this to happen. Don't neglect your civil duty and ignore this very very important issue!
When you call, say something like this:
I am a constituent calling about H.R. 6304, the Hoyer/Bush FISA Deal. I urge you to vote "NO" because:
1. The Hoyer/Bush FISA deal allows for mass and untargeted surveillance of Americans’ communications.
2. The Hoyer/Bush FISA deal contains blanket immunity, virtually guaranteeing lawsuits against telecom companies will be dismissed. Ongoing lawsuits may be our last best hope of exposing the extent of illegal spying.
3. If leadership will not lead, it is the responsibility of every lawmaker to lead on this issue. You need to do what your constituents and the American people demand. Bowing to pressure from Republicans and Democrats alike , the White House, and the telecommunications companies is unacceptable.
4. If you want my vote in the future you will uphold the constitution and not allow this completely unconstitutional bill to be passed!
| Senator (D-Maryland) Barbara A. Mikulski's Office | |
| Phone: (202) 224-4654 | |
| District Phone: (410) 962-4510 |
| Senator (D-Maryland) Benjamin 'Ben' L. Cardin's Office | |
| Phone: (202) 224-4524 | |
| District Phone: (410) 962-4436 |
| Representative (R-Maryland District 1) Wayne T. Gilchrest's Office | |
| Phone: (202) 225-5311 | |
| District Phone: (410) 778-9407 |
Take 10 minutes of your day and save you and your children's privacy for tomorrow!
Accountability
Just how much BS are you going to take from this Mayor any more? How many times will she say, "I take full responsibility" yet nothing is done?
There is talk within the waterfront communities of a Class Action Lawsuit against the City of Salisbury. These are people who pay additional money/taxes to live and enjoy the water and their recreational activities have been eliminated. Granted, the River may not be closed for several miles but let me ask you, would you let your kids into that water, anywhere?
It's time we get some quality and qualified people to step up to the plate and run for Mayor. Enough Is Enough of this crap. If they can't get that damn Waste Water Treatment Plant run right, FIRE THE SON OF A BITCHES WHO KEEP FAILING YOU!
I have spoken with several business owners who have firmly agreed, they too would have fired people long ago, sending out the message we're not going to take this crap any longer.
Again, when Barrie starts telling everyone that the Plant is like going down the Highway at 65 MPH and changing the motor while the car is still moving, PLEASE! Are we supposed to be that stupid? If it's IMPOSSIBLE, then why the hell are you doing it?
Anyhow, it's time people stood up and fought back. Barrie Tilghman is no longer any good for the City of Salisbury, not that she ever was but she's been in Office 10 years so some of you Idiots must have thought so.
I recently spoke with a friend of mine who had to go past Mill Street to get into Town and he said the stench is unbearable. Barrie knows how to get rid of all of the good people in the City, why can't she get rid of the Idiots that are about to cost you taxpayers thousands of dollars in fines?
There is talk within the waterfront communities of a Class Action Lawsuit against the City of Salisbury. These are people who pay additional money/taxes to live and enjoy the water and their recreational activities have been eliminated. Granted, the River may not be closed for several miles but let me ask you, would you let your kids into that water, anywhere?
It's time we get some quality and qualified people to step up to the plate and run for Mayor. Enough Is Enough of this crap. If they can't get that damn Waste Water Treatment Plant run right, FIRE THE SON OF A BITCHES WHO KEEP FAILING YOU!
I have spoken with several business owners who have firmly agreed, they too would have fired people long ago, sending out the message we're not going to take this crap any longer.
Again, when Barrie starts telling everyone that the Plant is like going down the Highway at 65 MPH and changing the motor while the car is still moving, PLEASE! Are we supposed to be that stupid? If it's IMPOSSIBLE, then why the hell are you doing it?
Anyhow, it's time people stood up and fought back. Barrie Tilghman is no longer any good for the City of Salisbury, not that she ever was but she's been in Office 10 years so some of you Idiots must have thought so.
I recently spoke with a friend of mine who had to go past Mill Street to get into Town and he said the stench is unbearable. Barrie knows how to get rid of all of the good people in the City, why can't she get rid of the Idiots that are about to cost you taxpayers thousands of dollars in fines?
National Publication Suggests Realtors Take Anti-Depressant Drugs for "Market Anxiety"
I see a lot of wacky news about the real estate market but this article from Realty Times suggests realtors start taking anti-depressant drugs to deal with the "anxiety" created by the market.
Finally there's some good news for the housing market. The market's still terrible, but you can feel better about it if you take Lexapro. Click here to read the entire article
This is truly a sign of the times when a national real estate publication suggests the anti-anxiety drug LEXAPRO for realt0rs to relieve anxiety.
Finally there's some good news for the housing market. The market's still terrible, but you can feel better about it if you take Lexapro. Click here to read the entire article
This is truly a sign of the times when a national real estate publication suggests the anti-anxiety drug LEXAPRO for realt0rs to relieve anxiety.
Gannett Stock Drops Below All Time Low
You won't believe this. . . not only did Gannett break its all time record low yesterday, it set yet another record low today.
Stock now trading down to $23.79 piercing yesterday's record low of $23.81.
You won't be reading about this in The Daily Times!
Stock now trading down to $23.79 piercing yesterday's record low of $23.81.
You won't be reading about this in The Daily Times!
Harris Announces A "Prescription for the Pain at the Pump"
Salisbury - While speaking at a Chamber of Commerce lunch in Salisbury today, Andy Harris M.D. announced his "Prescription for the Pain at the Pump." Andy's plan offers both short-term and long-term solutions to the out of control fuel costs. Andy announced his plan at a Chamber of Commerce meeting because "The greatest threat to our economic wellbeing is the rising fuel costs."
"I will take the lead in fighting against these out of control gas prices," said Dr. Harris. Rising fuel costs impact the most basic necessities of life, like groceries at the supermarket. "Working families should not be forced to decide whether to fill up the gas tank or put food on their table," Harris added.
"Because the liberal Washington Democrats refuse to alleviate the pain at the pump, it is time to elect people who will represent the values of working families. I will do just that," Harris said.
Below is Dr. Andy's "Prescription for the Pain at the Pump"
1. Temporarily suspend the federal and state gasoline taxes of $.42 from Memorial Day through Labor Day
2. Increase efficiency and simplify the refining process by temporarily reducing the over 40 different gasoline blends nationwide to four blends.
3. Open domestic natural gas and oil production in areas such as off the Aleutian Islands, in ANWR, and on the continental shelf to decrease our dependence on oil from foreign countries.
4. Increase long-term oil-refining capacity by establishing fast-track approval for construction of new refineries and expansion of existing refineries.
5. Provide incentives for technological innovations in alternative forms of energy like nuclear, cellulosic ethanol, solar, geothermal, and hydrogen cell.
Paid for by Andy Harris for Congress
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS! 83,000 GALLON WWTP SPILL AGAIN!
June 19, 2008
For Immediate Release
For more information, contact
John Pick, City Administrator
(410) 548-3100
or
Greg Stevens
Utilities Division Chief
(410) 548-3185
*Wastewater Spill at the Wastewater Treatment Plant*
(Salisbury, Maryland) On Thursday June 19, 2008 between 1:00 AM and 4:26
AM there was an overflow at the Wastewater Treatment Plant final
effluent manhole. An estimated 48,140 gallons overflowed onto an
adjacent street within the plant.
Approximately 35,000 gallons of additional wastewater present in the
area of the overflow was pumped to an adjacent treatment tank and did
not reach the street. Plant personnel promptly responded to minimize the
impact of the spill.
The overflow has been reported to the Wicomico County Environmental
Health Department and Maryland Department of the Environment.
Health Advisory signs are posted on the Wicomico River from the City to
Upper Ferry. Sampling of the river will occur this morning.
“We regret very much that this latest incident occurred,” said Mayor
Barrie Tilghman. “The incident occurred during the start-up of one of
the new filters at the waste water treatment plant. John Pick and I have
scheduled a meeting with the Public Works staff and the construction
team on this project to have an in-depth discussion of this incident and
to do everything possible to ensure that our transition to the new plant
moves forward and that this type of incident is not repeated.”
For additional information contact, John Pick at (410) 548-3100 or Greg
Stevens at (410) 548-3185.
Wicomico Equestrian Horse Show Returns To Salisbury For Its 12th Year
(Salisbury, MD) Over 300 horses and ponies will be in attendance at the 12th Annual Wicomico Equestrian Horse Show. The Wicomico Equestrian Center at Winterplace Park will host the show on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29 beginning at 8:00am. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Wicomico Equestrian Horse Show will feature an English and Western Classes competition as well as a Breed Classes competition. There will also be exhibitors from the mid-Atlantic region, food and retail vendors. For more information please contact Stanley Morris at 443-783-0019 or Ginny Morris at 443-783-5883.
Located just minutes from downtown Salisbury on Blue Ribbon Road, the Wicomico Equestrian Center is Delmarva’s Premier Equestrian Facility. It has opened its doors to horse people from all over since 1993. Visit www.wecevents.org to learn more about the Center and its other upcoming events.
If you would like to learn about other upcoming programs offered by the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department sign up for Recreation email alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org
The Wicomico Equestrian Horse Show will feature an English and Western Classes competition as well as a Breed Classes competition. There will also be exhibitors from the mid-Atlantic region, food and retail vendors. For more information please contact Stanley Morris at 443-783-0019 or Ginny Morris at 443-783-5883.
Located just minutes from downtown Salisbury on Blue Ribbon Road, the Wicomico Equestrian Center is Delmarva’s Premier Equestrian Facility. It has opened its doors to horse people from all over since 1993. Visit www.wecevents.org to learn more about the Center and its other upcoming events.
If you would like to learn about other upcoming programs offered by the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department sign up for Recreation email alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org
A Reply From The Waterkeeper Alliance
A reply from the waterkeeper Alliance------------
I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation’s environmental laws and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our attention.
We typically don’t have all the resources we’d like to tackle all the issues we hear about, but your concern about the Wicomico wastewater treatment plant is very important and certainly something we will be taking the time to look into. Wastewater treatment plants require strict Clean Water Act permits. It’s these permits which enable you and us to collect discharge information and monitoring data and see if there are or have been illicit and harmful discharges. In short, permits are the strongest tool to allow citizens to protect their waterways from polluters. Thanks to the information you’ve provided, we will be requesting from the state of Maryland all records pertaining to the operation of this plant and reviewing them for possible legal action. In the meantime, any other information about the facility you could provide – newspaper clippings on recent spills, photographs of discharges, etc. – might prove useful.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
I want to thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. Waterkeeper Alliance is built on the belief that our waterways belong to the people who use them for drinking and recreation and not the industrial polluters who want to destroy them for the sake of profit. We embrace strong citizen enforcement of our nation’s environmental laws and we rely on concerned citizens like you to bring matters to our attention.
We typically don’t have all the resources we’d like to tackle all the issues we hear about, but your concern about the Wicomico wastewater treatment plant is very important and certainly something we will be taking the time to look into. Wastewater treatment plants require strict Clean Water Act permits. It’s these permits which enable you and us to collect discharge information and monitoring data and see if there are or have been illicit and harmful discharges. In short, permits are the strongest tool to allow citizens to protect their waterways from polluters. Thanks to the information you’ve provided, we will be requesting from the state of Maryland all records pertaining to the operation of this plant and reviewing them for possible legal action. In the meantime, any other information about the facility you could provide – newspaper clippings on recent spills, photographs of discharges, etc. – might prove useful.
I want to thank you again for standing up for clean water. With the many negative (and false) allegations being made against us in the local media, its inspiring to know that there are those on the Eastern Shore who share our concerns.
Sincerely,
Scott Edwards
Legal Director
Waterkeeper Alliance
Two Years Ago Today At The Salisbury Zoo
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Another mauled duck is found inside the Zoo while Zoo Director Jim Rapp waited weeks to set a trap and stop the killings.
Wicomico Liquor Control Board - What's a Legitimate Expense?
Wicomico County Liquor Control Board members Ron Alessi and Stewart Haemel claim that the LCB, after paying for legitimate expenses, contribute over $400,000 per year to the Wicomico County government coffers. We're going to tackle the veracity of that claim in a later post. However, their claim raises an interesting question. WHAT is a legitimate expense?
Now that we have the LCB's disbursements journal from March, 2004 - March, 2008 (we'll be putting it online as soon as I've finished scanning it) we are forced to ask why the LCB is spending money in certain places AND whether they are legitimate expenses.
We all know that Alessi has been a recipient of the LCB's largess during his tenure on the board. Did you also know that Haemel's firm, PAPCO Printing, is also doing business with the LCB?
Why is the LCB spending money at Kitty's Flowers? They're a great florist. I'm an occasional customer myself. However, is this a legitimate expense for the county dispensary?
Kuhn's Jewelers? Ditto.
Probably the greatest transgression appears in the form of "charitable donations". Remember, all monies after legitimate expenses are public funds. While the Wicomico County Council has finally wised up and stripped similar funds from County Executive Rick Pollitt's budget, this unelected body has seen fit to hand out public funds to groups ranging from the Boy Scouts (a pet Alessi charity) to the Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge (in Somerset County).
I certainly don't have an issue with the Boy Scouts. I can't have an issue with the Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge, because I didn't even know they were an Elks Lodge until I searched for them online. What I do have an issue with is public funds being donated by an unelected body to groups who are not vital to the mission of the LCB.
If Mr. Alessi, or I, want to donate to the scouts - we should cut PERSONAL checks. If Mr. Haemel wants to give money to a fraternal organization in another county, fine. The funds should come from his coffers, not the public's.
When I've completed my analysis, I'll post the complete disbursements journal and a list of the questionable checks. Let it suffice that there appear to be numerous expenditures of a suspicious nature as well as evidence of poor internal controls on the part of the LCB.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
Now that we have the LCB's disbursements journal from March, 2004 - March, 2008 (we'll be putting it online as soon as I've finished scanning it) we are forced to ask why the LCB is spending money in certain places AND whether they are legitimate expenses.
We all know that Alessi has been a recipient of the LCB's largess during his tenure on the board. Did you also know that Haemel's firm, PAPCO Printing, is also doing business with the LCB?
Why is the LCB spending money at Kitty's Flowers? They're a great florist. I'm an occasional customer myself. However, is this a legitimate expense for the county dispensary?
Kuhn's Jewelers? Ditto.
Probably the greatest transgression appears in the form of "charitable donations". Remember, all monies after legitimate expenses are public funds. While the Wicomico County Council has finally wised up and stripped similar funds from County Executive Rick Pollitt's budget, this unelected body has seen fit to hand out public funds to groups ranging from the Boy Scouts (a pet Alessi charity) to the Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge (in Somerset County).
I certainly don't have an issue with the Boy Scouts. I can't have an issue with the Crisfield Pride Elks Lodge, because I didn't even know they were an Elks Lodge until I searched for them online. What I do have an issue with is public funds being donated by an unelected body to groups who are not vital to the mission of the LCB.
If Mr. Alessi, or I, want to donate to the scouts - we should cut PERSONAL checks. If Mr. Haemel wants to give money to a fraternal organization in another county, fine. The funds should come from his coffers, not the public's.
When I've completed my analysis, I'll post the complete disbursements journal and a list of the questionable checks. Let it suffice that there appear to be numerous expenditures of a suspicious nature as well as evidence of poor internal controls on the part of the LCB.
cross posted at Delmarva Dealings
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Technorati Tags: Maryland, Wicomico, politics, Wicomico politics, WCLCB, Liquor Control BoardQuestion of the Day, Thur 6/19
Habits are horrible!
If there was a habit of your own that you would love to break, what would it be?
If there was a habit of your own that you would love to break, what would it be?
Stella Awards
"Stella Awards"
For those unfamiliar with these awards, they are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued McDonald's in New Mexico where she purchased the coffee. You remember, she took the lid off the coffee and put it between her knees while she was driving. Here are the Stella's for the past year:
7TH PLACE: Kathleen Robertson of Austin, TX was awarded $80,000.00 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle tripping over a toddler who was running inside a furniture store. The store owners were understandably surprised by the verdict, considering the running toddler was her own son.
6TH PLACE: Carl Truman, 19, of Los Angeles, CA won $74,000.00 plus medical expenses when his neighbor ran over his hand with a Honda Accord. Truman apparently didn't notice there was someone at the wheel of the car when he was trying to steal his neighbor's hub caps.
5TH PLACE: Terrence Dickson, of Bristol, PA was leaving a house he had just burglarized by way of the garage. Unfortunately for Dickson, the automatic garage door opener malfunctioned and he could not get the garage door to open. Worse, he couldn't re-enter the house because the door connecting the garage to the house locked when Dickson pulled it shut. Forced to sit for eight, count 'em, EIGHT, days on a case of Pepsi and a large bag of dry dog food, he sued the homeowner's insurance company claiming undue mental anguish. Amazingly, the jury said the insurance company must pay Dickson $500,000.00 for his anguish.
4TH PLACE: Jerry Williams, of Little Rock, AR garnered 4th Place in the Stella's when he was awarded $14,500.00 plus medical expenses after being bitten on the butt by his next door neighbor's beagle - even though the beagle was on a chain in its owner's fenced yard. Williams did not get as much as he asked for because the jury believed the beagle might have been provoked at the time of the butt bite because Williams had climbed over the fence into the yard and repeatedly shot the dog with a pellet gun.
3RD PLACE: Third place goes to Amber Carson of Lancaster, PA. A jury ordered a Philadelphia restaurant to pay her $113,500.00 after she slipped on a spilled soft drink and broke her tailbone. The reason the soft drink was on the floor: Ms. Carson had thrown it at her boyfriend 30 seconds earlier during an argument. What ever happened to people being responsible for their own actions?
2ND PLACE: Kara Walton, of Claymont, DE sued the owner of a night club in a nearby city because she fell from the bathroom window to the floor, knocking out her two front teeth. Even though Ms. Walton was trying to sneak through the ladies room window to avoid paying the $3.50 cover charge, the jury said the night club had to pay her $12,000.00.... oh, yeah, plus dental expenses.
1ST PLACE: Mrs. Merv Grazinski, of Oklahoma City, OK. Merv purchased a new 32-foot Winnebago motor home. On her first trip home from an OU football game, having driven onto the freeway, she set the cruise control at 70 mph and calmly left the driver's seat to go to the back of the Winnebago to make herself a sandwich. Not surprisingly, the motor home left the freeway, crashed and overturned. Also not surprisingly, Mrs. Grazinski sued Winnebago for not putting in the owner's manual that she couldn't actually leave the driver's seat while the cruise control was set. The Oklahoma jury awarded her, (are you sitting down?) $1,750,000.00 PLUS a new motor home! Winnebago actually changed their manuals as a result of this suit, just in case Mrs. Grazinski has any relatives who might also buy a motor home.
Are we, as a society, getting more stupid?!?!?!?!
For those unfamiliar with these awards, they are named after 81-year-old Stella Liebeck who spilled hot coffee on herself and successfully sued McDonald's in New Mexico where she purchased the coffee. You remember, she took the lid off the coffee and put it between her knees while she was driving. Here are the Stella's for the past year:
7TH PLACE: Kathleen Robertson of Austin, TX was awarded $80,000.00 by a jury of her peers after breaking her ankle tripping over a toddler who was running inside a furniture store. The store owners were understandably surprised by the verdict, considering the running toddler was her own son.
6TH PLACE: Carl Truman, 19, of Los Angeles, CA won $74,000.00 plus medical expenses when his neighbor ran over his hand with a Honda Accord. Truman apparently didn't notice there was someone at the wheel of the car when he was trying to steal his neighbor's hub caps.
5TH PLACE: Terrence Dickson, of Bristol, PA was leaving a house he had just burglarized by way of the garage. Unfortunately for Dickson, the automatic garage door opener malfunctioned and he could not get the garage door to open. Worse, he couldn't re-enter the house because the door connecting the garage to the house locked when Dickson pulled it shut. Forced to sit for eight, count 'em, EIGHT, days on a case of Pepsi and a large bag of dry dog food, he sued the homeowner's insurance company claiming undue mental anguish. Amazingly, the jury said the insurance company must pay Dickson $500,000.00 for his anguish.
4TH PLACE: Jerry Williams, of Little Rock, AR garnered 4th Place in the Stella's when he was awarded $14,500.00 plus medical expenses after being bitten on the butt by his next door neighbor's beagle - even though the beagle was on a chain in its owner's fenced yard. Williams did not get as much as he asked for because the jury believed the beagle might have been provoked at the time of the butt bite because Williams had climbed over the fence into the yard and repeatedly shot the dog with a pellet gun.
3RD PLACE: Third place goes to Amber Carson of Lancaster, PA. A jury ordered a Philadelphia restaurant to pay her $113,500.00 after she slipped on a spilled soft drink and broke her tailbone. The reason the soft drink was on the floor: Ms. Carson had thrown it at her boyfriend 30 seconds earlier during an argument. What ever happened to people being responsible for their own actions?
2ND PLACE: Kara Walton, of Claymont, DE sued the owner of a night club in a nearby city because she fell from the bathroom window to the floor, knocking out her two front teeth. Even though Ms. Walton was trying to sneak through the ladies room window to avoid paying the $3.50 cover charge, the jury said the night club had to pay her $12,000.00.... oh, yeah, plus dental expenses.
1ST PLACE: Mrs. Merv Grazinski, of Oklahoma City, OK. Merv purchased a new 32-foot Winnebago motor home. On her first trip home from an OU football game, having driven onto the freeway, she set the cruise control at 70 mph and calmly left the driver's seat to go to the back of the Winnebago to make herself a sandwich. Not surprisingly, the motor home left the freeway, crashed and overturned. Also not surprisingly, Mrs. Grazinski sued Winnebago for not putting in the owner's manual that she couldn't actually leave the driver's seat while the cruise control was set. The Oklahoma jury awarded her, (are you sitting down?) $1,750,000.00 PLUS a new motor home! Winnebago actually changed their manuals as a result of this suit, just in case Mrs. Grazinski has any relatives who might also buy a motor home.
Are we, as a society, getting more stupid?!?!?!?!
Bubbanomics
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99.5% of the time the Bridge will NOT be up. That's what Mr. Comegys continued to preach, yet I drive into the City all the time and I can assure you, 30% of the time I drive in their, this Bridge has been up.
So here's what I'm going to ask Folks to do. Whenever YOU are traveling through the Downtown area and you see the Bridge up, send us a photo of it and we'll Post it. Perhaps then Bubba will come to understand that his impression of the Bridge pretty much never rising again was a complete boat load of crap!
Assateague Is A Beautiful Place
Yesterday I took the liberty of getting out on the Assawoman Bay and enjoyed a very nice boat ride with a friend. While traveling past Assateague Island I captured these pictures and thought I'd share them with you.
SPD Police Reports
On June 13, 2008, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to meet with the victim of an assault at a residence on the three hundred block of Naylor Street. Upon arrival, the officers met with the victim who advised that she had been assaulted and threatened by a subject, listed below, that is known to her. The victim advised that the suspect entered her residence, without permission, and threatened her with a handgun. The suspect struck the victim with his hand then fired a shot from the handgun into the wall next to the victim. As a result, Salisbury Detectives have obtained warrants charging the suspect with attempted first degree murder and burglary.
On June 17, 2008, at approximately 11:34 pm, Officers responded to a residence on Franklin Street to attempt to locate the suspect. The officers were advised by the residents that the suspect had appeared at the residence and had made threats to burn the residence. The suspect then fled from the area. As a result of this threat, Salisbury Detectives obtained a warrant charging the suspect with threat of arson.
The suspect is described as:
Brinton Wellington Cox, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
Black male, 5’-07”, 160 lbs., black hair, brown eyes
Last seen wearing a grey shirt and blue pants
If anyone has any information concerning these incidents, or the location of the suspect, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165.
On June 17, 2008 at approximately 9:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect for an outstanding Parole Retake warrant issued by the Maryland Parole Commission.
ARRESTED: Harry James Johnson, 51 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Parole Retake warrant
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021212
On June 17, 2008 at approximately 7:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on Alabama Avenue for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival the officers were advised that during a domestic type argument the below listed suspect destroyed a cable television box.
ARRESTED: John Donald Kline, 48 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Malicious destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021278
On June 17, 2008, at approximately 11:34 pm, Officers responded to a residence on Franklin Street to attempt to locate the suspect. The officers were advised by the residents that the suspect had appeared at the residence and had made threats to burn the residence. The suspect then fled from the area. As a result of this threat, Salisbury Detectives obtained a warrant charging the suspect with threat of arson.
The suspect is described as:
Brinton Wellington Cox, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
Black male, 5’-07”, 160 lbs., black hair, brown eyes
Last seen wearing a grey shirt and blue pants
If anyone has any information concerning these incidents, or the location of the suspect, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165.
On June 17, 2008 at approximately 9:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect for an outstanding Parole Retake warrant issued by the Maryland Parole Commission.
ARRESTED: Harry James Johnson, 51 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Parole Retake warrant
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021212
On June 17, 2008 at approximately 7:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on Alabama Avenue for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival the officers were advised that during a domestic type argument the below listed suspect destroyed a cable television box.
ARRESTED: John Donald Kline, 48 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Malicious destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021278
Who Lied This Time Barrie or Pammie?
Apparently, someone provided Terry Cohen with the figure of $1500 being left in the Other Attorney account that could be transferred and used to pay Wilber to show up at the last Council meeting. Turns out, that was false information. So what else is new in Salisbury?
New Figure on Attorney Funding Obtained
At the June 9 council meeting adopting the FY09 budget, in response to an inquiry by Councilwoman Terry Cohen, a list of "other attorney" payments was provided at the table showing a balance of approximately $1,500 in that account that would be eligible for transfer by the mayor to pay for the city attorney's services.
However, in an email from City Administrator John Pick, dated June 12, the council was given a corrected balance figure of $6,000 from Director of Internal Services Pam Oland. The reason for the revised balance came as the result of Ms. Oland's review of the bond counsel's May bill. Ms. Oland stated, "...fees related to the reallocation of the 1999 bond should actually go to the water and sewer fund...."
This indicates that funds are available to pay for responsibly managed city attorney services through the end of this fiscal year. We hope this information answers questions received from constitutents.
http://www.onyoursidesby.blogspot.com/
New Figure on Attorney Funding Obtained
At the June 9 council meeting adopting the FY09 budget, in response to an inquiry by Councilwoman Terry Cohen, a list of "other attorney" payments was provided at the table showing a balance of approximately $1,500 in that account that would be eligible for transfer by the mayor to pay for the city attorney's services.
However, in an email from City Administrator John Pick, dated June 12, the council was given a corrected balance figure of $6,000 from Director of Internal Services Pam Oland. The reason for the revised balance came as the result of Ms. Oland's review of the bond counsel's May bill. Ms. Oland stated, "...fees related to the reallocation of the 1999 bond should actually go to the water and sewer fund...."
This indicates that funds are available to pay for responsibly managed city attorney services through the end of this fiscal year. We hope this information answers questions received from constitutents.
http://www.onyoursidesby.blogspot.com/
OBAMA IS A POST TURTLE!
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old Texas rancher whose hand was caught in a gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama and his bid to be our President.
The old rancher said, 'Well, ya know, Obama is a 'post turtle'.'
Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, 'When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle'.
The old rancher saw a puzzled look on the doctor's face, so he continued to explain. 'You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he is up there, and you just wonder what kind of a dumb ass put him up there.'
John Wade Is AWOL
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Mr. John Wade was a no-show at last nights (Wednesday, June 18) Somerset County Board of Alcohol License Commissioners meeting in Princess Anne.
Police have been searching for this man since the Town Commissioner Election and questionable absentee ballots seemed to be signed by the same person.
Have you see this man? I was also informed there was a moving van at his alleged residence in Princess Anne two weekends ago.
No one on the Board of Alcohol License Commissioners was told he was not going to be present for their meeting last night.
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