Graffiti Makes A Return To Salisbury

There's a reason I chose to publish some of the Press Releases from the Delaware State Police referencing graffiti last week. I wanted everyone to see that other Police Departments are taking graffiti seriously.

While Downtown Salisbury has been plagued with this tagging over the past two or three years, the City had refused to work with the County in joint legislation to assure the removal of such graffiti within 24 hours. Hopefully the new Mayor will meet with States Attorney Davis Ruark and finally create an understanding jointly to rid of such tagging soon.

Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"

URGENT “BEAT THE PEAK”

5 P.M. to 9 P.M., Tonight, April 27


Because of the warmer than normal temperatures over our region, between the hours of 7 P.M. and 9 P.M. tonight, April 27 we are asking you to delay the usage of all unnecessary lights or appliances during these hours as well as turning your thermostat up 3 degrees.


While the largest consumers of electricity in the home during these hours and during this type of hot weather are cooling costs and lighting, other large consumers of electricity include major appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, hot water heaters and stoves.


By delaying the use of unnecessary lighting and appliances as well as adjusting your thermostat up 3 degrees between 7 P.M. and 9 P.M. tonight, April 27, we can save energy resources, avoid high cost energy and help the environment.


We thank you for your help. Together we can “Beat The Peak”

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SHAD FESTIVAL IN VIENNA A BIG SUCCESS AGAIN

As usual the plank baked (over an open wood fire) shad was great, and they ran out early.

The special feature was the skipjack Nathan of Dorchester that provided rides on the Nanticoke.

The Wicomico River During Riverfest

Not many words are needed for this Post. It is what it is.

Training Classes at Cathy's Pet Salon, Spa & Doggie Daycare

Boy Scout Troop 817 Spaghetti Dinner

Words

The Washington Post each year asks readers to take any word
from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one
letter, and supply a new definition:

1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially impotent for an indefinite period of time.

2. Ignoranus: A person who is both stupid and an asshole.

3. Intaxication: Euphoria at getting a tax refund, which lasts until you realize it was your money to start with.

4. Reintarnation: Coming back to life as a hillbilly.

5. Bozone (n.): The substance surrounding stupid people that stops bright ideas from penetrating. The bozone layer unfortunately, shows little sign of breaking down in the near future.

6. Foreploy: Any misrepresentation about yourself for the purpose of getting laid.

7. Giraffiti: Vandalism spray-painted very, very high

8. Sarchasm: The gulf between the author of sarcastic wit and the person who doesn't get it.

9. Inoculatte: To take coffee intravenously when you are running late.

10. Osteopornosis: A degenerate disease. (This one got extra credit.)

11. Karmageddon: It's like, when everybody is sending off all these really bad vibes, right? And then, like, the Earth explodes and it's like, a serious bummer.

12. Decafalon (n.): The grueling event of getting through the day consuming only things that are good for you.

13. Glibido: All talk and no action.

14. Dopeler Effect: The tendency of stupid ideas to seem smarter when they come at you rapidly.

15. Arachnoleptic Fit (n.): The frantic dance performed just after you've accidentally walked through a spider web.

16. Beelzebug (n.): Satan in the form of a mosquito, that gets into your bedroom at three in the morning and cannot be cast out.

17. Caterpallor (n.): The color you turn after finding half a worm in the fruit you're eating.

The Washington Post has also published the winning submissions to its yearly contest in which readers are asked to supply alternate meanings for common words. And the winners are:

1. Coffee, n. The person upon whom one coughs.

2. Flabbergasted, adj. Appalled by discovering how much weight one has gained.

3. Abdicate, v. To give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach.

4. Esplanade, v. To attempt an explanation while drunk.

5. Willy-nilly, adj. Impotent.

6. Negligent, adj.. Absentmindedly answering the door when wearing only a nightgown.

7. Lymph, v. To walk with a lisp.

8. Gargoyle, n. Olive-flavored mouthwash.

9. Flatulence, n.. Emergency vehicle that picks up someone who has been run over by a steamroller.

10. Balderdash, n. A rapidly receding hairline.

11. Testicle n. A humorous question on an exam.

12. Rectitude, n. The formal, dignified bearing adopted by proctologists.

13. Pokemon, n. A Rastafarian proctologist.

14. Oyster, n. A person who sprinkles his conversation with yiddishisms.

15. Frisbeetarianism, n. The belief that, after death, the soul flies up onto the roof and gets stuck there.

16. Circumvent, n. An opening in the front of boxer shorts worn by Jewish men.

Nighttime Temporary Road Closures

TRAFFIC ALERT - Nighttime Temporary Road Closures in New Castle and Kent County for an Oversized Load

Tuesday, April 28

Wilmington -- The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that temporary road closures for a short period of time beginning at 12 a.m. and ending at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28 will be in effect to move an oversized load to Maryland.

The following roadways will experience temporary road closures:

*Route 72/Wrangle Hill Road at Route 4/Chestnut Hill Road to Route 1
*Route 300/Glenwood Avenue at Route 13/DuPont Highway to Route 11/Arthursville
Road
*Route 11/Arthursville Road at Route 300/Sudlersville Road to the Delaware/Maryland state line

In addition during the move on Tuesday, April 28, the following roadways will be impacted: Routes 4, 72, 1, 13, 300, and 11 to the Delaware/Maryland Line. The move will take approximately six hours at a speed of 40-45 miles per hour.

Delaware State Police will accompany the oversized load to help alert motorists of the closure and provide intersection control along the route.

Motorists are advised to be aware of lane shifts and expect delays.

TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure Of Sandtown Road For Crossroad Pipe Replacement

Camden -- The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) would like to alert motorists of the closure of Sandtown Road between Route 10/Willow Grove Road and Mt. Olive Cemetery Road near Camden for the removal and replacement of crossroad pipes. The closure will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28. The road will re-open by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, pending weather.

Local access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles.

Detour westbound: Mt. Olive Cemetery Road northbound to Route 10/Willow Grove Road westbound and back to Sandtown Road

Detour eastbound: Route 10/Willow Grove Road eastbound to Mt. Olive Cemetery Road southbound and back to Sandtown Road.

DOWNZONING, FAIRNESS & FARMLAND PROTECTION

GO HERE and read this study!

Today's Word Is . . .

Vocabulary Word for the Day


LIQUIDITY


Definition: Liquidity is when you look at your retirement funds and wet your pants.

State Police Seek Tips In Late Night Robbery

Location of Incident: Chestnut Hill Liquors, 744 East Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Friday, April 24, 2009, at approximately 11:21 p.m.

Suspect(s): Black male, 5'5"-5'6", 140-160lbs, 30-35 years old, wearing a black leather jacket, dark shirt, jeans, black shoes, and scarf over face, armed with a ‘long’ gun

Resume: State Troopers responded to Chestnut Hill Liquors on Friday night for an armed robbery.

In this case, a black male suspect entered the store and approached the service counter. This subject was armed with a ‘long’ gun. He demanded cash; however, the clerk was unable to open the register. This clerk then called for a second employee to help open the till.

The suspect obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene in an unknown direction.

No one was injured in this case.

Anyone with information pertaining to this caper is asked to call 302-834-2630 ext 6 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.

BIKER GROUP STOPPED AT THE IN VIENNA BRIDGE

This thru the windshield shot was taken about 1:30 yesterday afternoon at the Dorchester County end of the Route 50 bridge. Beyond the SUV are 3 more State Police and Sheriff's Dept. vehicles. The group had about 8 bikes.

Does anyone know why they were stopped and what happened.

Monday Night A Big Night At Civic Center

Monday night is your night to shine Wicomico County! At 7:00 PM the County Council will have an open meeting for Citizens to voice their opinion about Bill 2009-5.

Farmers and business people from all over the County had a Tractorcade lase week at the GOB where numerous people showed up to express their disbelief in such a bill, allowing our local Government to tell us what we can do with our properties.

In a nutshell, what many of the County Council Members are trying to do is RAISE YOUR TAXES. You see, how it works, (in terms ALL of you can understand) is as follows. Their biggest concern is what goes on INSIDE the Metro Core. You might say their biggest concern is what goes on outside the Metro Core, so allow me to explain. The more they raise the values within the Metro Core, the higher your property will be assessed, therefore you'll be paying more taxes.

IF they're able to control the outside of the Metro Core by telling Farmers and Investors they can no longer sell their Farms to Developers unless they had one home per 15 acres, this will RAISE the property values INSIDE the Metro Core. Why, how many people do YOU know that want to own a home on 15 acres and care and maintain that much property?

Everyone, (or the majority thereof) will be more interested in the property INSIDE the Metro Core, so their value will go up because of supply and demand. In the mean time, Farmers and current land owners will get screwed for selfish reasons. WE made the investments, NOT the Wicomico County Council!

County Executive Rick Pollitt wants to see a compromise. I say ABSOLUTELY NOT! Find another way to increase taxes by WORKING at it and not USING those of us who have already invested into large parcels of land, only to get screwed by politicians who are desperate to make a buck for themselves or their constituents.

Mind you, I hate to do this but I must. Let's take John Cannon for example. His Family is heavily invested INSIDE the Metro Core. IF they pass this Bill, his Family will stand to make a small fortune over time. I too own valuable property inside the Metro Core. I would stand to make quite a bit of money too. However, I'm absolutely not interested in screwing my friends, (the investors) out of their land to make it back elsewhere. I am also a large parcel property owner that would be screwed if this Bill passes as I have property in Wicomico County that I could subdivide and do extremely well financially in the end. Even though I'm truly not interested in doing so with that land, I still refuse to support this Bill.

So please find your way to the Civic Center Monday evening at 7:00 PM and show your support by saying NO to Bill 2009-5. If you don't show, clearly you don't care either way.

A Comment Worthy Of A Post

Joe, after looking at the Daily Rag online I saw this story about Somerset County and it got me to thinking.

"After delay, Westover sewer system working"

How can the poorest county in the state have it's own sanitary district and provide water and sewer to the county residents and Wicomico County can't? I think this is an excellent idea for a post. If Wicomico County would provide water and sewer it would eliminate many of the problems with Salisbury and them trying to keep up with the infrastructure. It would also help reduce the congestion around the so called "metro core."

The Truth

"The Truth" by Painter Michael D'Antuono which will be unveiled on President Obama's 100th Day in Office at NYC's Union Square."

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/President-Obama/photo//090424/480/d945ae02a71641db91b150590a2be036/print;_ylt=AjFXVr7_Lk3KW.laxSwDDRZsaMYA

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/prnewswire/2009/04/24/prnewswire200904241335PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY04985.html

Salisbury Home Prices Decline

The Daily Times has an interesting article today about home prices dropping locally, faster than the national average.

They also have an article on Council Unity and Urban Salisbury delivering their Master Plan to the new Mayor Ireton's round table meeting last week where more than 100 people attended. The normal amount of people attending with Mayor Tilghman, (they claim) is 10.

For starters, the interest is there, will Smith, Comegy & Shields hear "The People?" After all, they're the ones who have been crying UNITY for all the Tilghman years.

We have a slacking economy, that's a given. However, this is the Eastern Shore and quite frankly I personally believe WE should be the very first to be able to recover. Our cost of living is far less than the rest of the State but we must reinvest into a rebound or we'll simply become another Detroit.

Yes, we have put most of our eggs into one basket with the north end of Town. It has been reported that the Box Stores are moving away from the big Malls and with the Downtown Plaza we already have the infrastructure there to make a rebound work.

The ONLY way we're going to be able to boost housing prices back up or at least stabilize them is to create jobs. We need to build our economy, not destroy it by ignoring it and blaming it on a national problem.

Look, if you're a Car Dealership and you have millions invested in your business, just because sales are down nation wide, does that mean you just give up and blame it on the rest of the national averages. Or do you work that much harder to survive. Barrie Tilghman gave up on Salisbury. Her only interests were Developers and not the Citizens or current Investors. The Smith, Comegys & Shields way of thinking, (inherited by Barrie Tilghman) will only bring us down that much further and quicker. The national average does not lie, are you listening too Chief?

Do all of YOU want to just give up and blame it on the rest of the Country, or do YOU want to get involved and bring those round table meetings to a point they have to use the Civic Center because the GOB doesn't have enough room to hold ALL of us that are interested in raising the value of our homes and make Salisbury a place people want to call home? Do YOU want to see crime go down so we can all ENJOY our way of life while we pay all these taxes and perhaps even increases?

Get involved people. It's a great learning experience and quite frankly your opinions and ideas are vital in revitalizing Salisbury. If you don't care, don't complain when home values continue to drop below the national average. Oh, I don't want to forget to mention something else I think is really important. STOP allowing Smith, Comegys and Shields to use ROCKVILLE as a comparison all the time. Salisbury is NOT Rockville! They got away with it on several projects, including the $14,000,000.00 Fire Palace.

Dave Suiter "On The Road Again"

Hi Folks,

Today I left Portland a little late. Slept in thanks to nice evening with my old friend Art and his family.

Headed east along Olympia River on I84/US30 parts of which are still called the Oregon Trail. Parts of old 30 are still there through the little towns along the way. Spoke to gent while gassing up and he said most of old 30 lay on top of original Trail.

As I went east, country side started to look more like Utah and Nevada that I rode a few days ago. One thing I noticed was that they are really ahead of us as far as wind generated power. I think I rode 20 miles and somewhere along the bluffs were wind turbines 100s of them!

Also, out of Portland were miles of tree farms, groves and vineyards as well as usual farm crops. Art mentioned last night that Portland area is right behind Napa Valley in wine production. Most of that farmland is irrigated either by drainage or spray. Some beautiful country.

PICS:
Olympia River east of Portland

Multonmah Falls along I84/ US30 looking east

Eastern OR looking SE towards Idaho

I passed these folks and wanted so bad to get a pic. I stopped at rest stop and what to my wondering eyes should appear??????? Hippie vans!! One VW pulling the other. Saw 4 kids without shoes (46 degrees) and man with Jesus shoes on. Didn't see mom!

Someone asked for pic of the bike!! Here tis!! 2006 Honda ST1300 Sport Tourer. V-4 shaft drive. Cruise 85 all day!! Takes a lickin', keeps on tickin'. Best bike I have ever owned. Smooth, Quiet and reliable.

Stopped in Burley, ID tonight. Hope to be in Indiana Monday 1700 miles to Indy and another 710 to home. Winds were gusty today so feel somewhat worn out. Hot shower and BenGay before turning in.

GPS is routing me down I 84 to I 80 east to I 74 and into Indy. I do not like to ride Interstates but I am ready to get home.

Dave

WHEN A WOMAN SHOWS HER AGE

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to shout at them. Some are over-sensitive and there's nothing worse than an over-sensitive woman.

My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Jean. When I took early retirement last year, it became necessary for Jean to get a full-time job for the extra income that we need.

Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I now usually get home from the pub about the same time she gets home from work. Although she knows how hungry I am, she nearly always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't shout at her, instead I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch at the pub so eating out again is out of the question; I'm ready for
some home cooked food when I get home.

She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's usual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner. I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of ageing is complaining. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to do the shopping during her lunch hour. But we take them for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two or even three days. That way she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then won't hurt her. I like to think
tact is one of my strong points.

When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She has to take a rest when she has only half finished mowing the lawn and several extra breaks when she's vacuuming through the house. It does annoy me, vacuuming when I'm trying to watch my favorite program, but I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to make herself a nice cup of tea and just sit for a while, and as long as
she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me too.

I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Jean. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your ageing wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each
other, eh?


EDITOR'S NOTE:

Ron died suddenly last week. He was found with a 24-inch Stanley screwdriver rammed up his butt with only 2 inches showing.

His wife Jean was arrested, but the all-woman jury accepted her defense that he accidentally sat on it.

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Howard Landon

WHAT A SHAME

Everybody that is on this mailing list is either a senior citizen,
is getting close or knows somebody that is.

Most of you know by now that the Senate version (at least) of the "stimulus" bill includes provisions for extensive rationing of health care for senior citizens. The author of this part of the bill, former senator and tax evader, Tom Daschle was credited today by Bloomberg with the following statement.

Bloomberg: "Daschle says health-care reform will not be pain free. Seniors should be more accepting of the conditions that come with age instead of treating them."

If this does not sufficiently raise your ire, just remember that Senators and Congressmen have their own health care plan that is first dollar or very low co-pay which they are guaranteed the remainder of their lives and are not subject to this new law if it passes.

Today's Wildlife Photos

Mini Jokes

Marriage is an institution in which a man loses his bachelor's degree and the woman gets her master's.

"It was just a simple misunderstanding, your Honor." Testified the man charged with indecent exposure. "Explain that statement!" Demanded the Judge. "Well, you see, this girl and I were drinking in a bar & she asked me what I wanted most in a woman, so I showed her."


Census Taker: "How many children do you have?"Redneck Woman: "Fo'."Census Taker: "May I have their names, please?"Redneck Woman: "Eenie, Meenie, Minie and George."Census Taker: "Okay, that's fine. But may I ask why you named your fourth child 'George'? "Redneck Woman: "Because we didn't want any Mo'."


"Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said the modish young lady. "What's to be proud?" asked the old man. "I noticed that when you sneeze you've learned to put your hand in front of your mouth.""Of course," explained Grandpa. "How else can I catch my teeth?"

Why was the blonde upset when she got her Driver's License? Because she got an F in sex.

1965 Chevrolet TV Commercial

Maybe if we all went back to the good old days and our good old ways, life would be much better today. Yeah, I'm sure you young bucks are thinking, man, that sure was corny. We had longer commercials, better television programs and no cable or satellites. Sure, things were simpler but at least we weren't slammed with Viagra Commercials at dinner time or tampon commercials. Oh, guess what, we didn't have any side effects back in the 1960's either. Oh well, enjoy the commercial and we hope it brings back some fond memories.

COOK FOR A CURE!!

COME OUT TO JACKS MARKET ON ROUTE 50 IN HEBRON MARYLAND SUNDAY MAY 3RD STARTS AT 11:00 AND PICK UP A CHICKEN BBQ PLATTER THAT WILL INCLUDE BAKED BEANS, CHIPS, ROLL AND A SODA FOR $10.00

ALL MONIES RAISED WILL GO TO JESI SIMPSON AND HIS FAMILY. FOR SOME OF YOU THAT ARE NOT AWARE, JESI IS A 15 YEAR OLD PARKSIDE STUDENT WHO WAS RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH LEUKEMIA. HIM AND HIS FAMILY NEED HELP WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES. TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE STARTING THIS MONDAY APRIL 27, 2009 AT RIVERIDE AND MILFORD STREET PHARMACIES. DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE AS WELL. AT BOTH LOCATIONS AS WELL WE WILL CONTINUE TO SELL OLD TOWNE CANDLES AND BAKED GOODS. THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS REACHED OUT THUS FAR; KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR JESI SIMPSON AND HIS FAMILY.

A Humane Society Update

I had received an e-mail yesterday from a loyal reader asking what had happened to the Posts about the Humane Society. I had replied explaining how I speak to Linda Lugo on a regular basis and it was with great pleasure that I share the following. The Humane Society has been so overwhelmed with people coming in regularly that they cannot keep dogs in their inventory. Mind you, they do have dogs there to be adopted but because of the marketing of these animals on Salisbury News, people are going to the Humane Society to adopt an animal more so than going out and buying a dog at a puppy mill and so forth. I can assure you, as soon as the Humane Society gets a large amount of dogs in stock they'll be in contact with us and share photos so everyone can see what's available. Being that the Humane Society is an out of the way kind of place to go, it's tough to run a business where you arrive and there's next to nothing there.

Thank God and all of YOU, these animals are finding very loving homes and families. Do keep in mind, the Humane Society can always use your help. The animals there need daily walks and friendly faces to say hello. If you have the free time to volunteer please don't hesitate to contact them. They're closed on Sunday and Monday but here's their number (410-749-7603). I thought I'd share their response to my reply.

"Remarkable just won't cover it Joe. That is such wonderful news to hear!! Bet your readers would get as much pleasure out of hearing that update as I did!!

It amazed me by posting pics of & info about the animals on your site ---the marvelous response there was!! I couldn't wait to see how many pets had been adopted the next day when you were posting regularly.

One person truly can & HAS made a difference------------------I know the Humane Society will be forever grateful for the magnitude of help & hope you have given them & the homeless animals they have to deal with daily.

I personally want to thank you for the interest & concern you have shown . Encouraging people to get their new pets from the Humane Society ,or others that offer rescue homes, help stamp out the deplorable puppy mills & give a homeless animal the 2nd chance they so deserve. You have done just that!!

AS the ASPCA says , "We are their voice". ------ and-----You , Joe, have spoken well!!!!!"

Maude, Golden Girls Actress Bea Arthur Dies

Actress Beatrice (Bea) Arthur, who starred in the popular Maude and Golden Girls TV series, has died at age 86, according to her family.

The gravelly-voiced performer won Emmys for her roles in both series, which were also critically acclaimed.

Arthur died peacefully at her Los Angeles home with her family at her side, family spokesman Dan Watt said. She had cancer, Watt said, but gave no other details.

"She was a brilliant and witty woman," said Watt, who was Arthur's personal assistant for six years.

GO HERE to read more.

The Few, The Proud, The MARINES!

While the journey from the Eastern Shore all the way to Paris Island and back seemed like a forever long one, it was nothing compared to the months Kyle spend in Basic Training. Of course I had a million questions to ask Kyle last night when they returned but instead I just let him tell us whatever he thought we might be interested in. I'll save my questions for another day.

His voice was horse and his days started every morning at 4:00 AM and they went to bed at 10:00 PM. Man, who'da ever thunk it! Kyle was one of those kids that loved to party all night and sleep till 3:00 PM, if you know what I mean.

He left a Boy and without any question about it he returned a Man. He was up at 4:00 AM this morning and had already run several miles. Jennifer got up this morning and found him in the front yard doing sit ups. Today is his day to shine. He asked to borrow one of the cars so he could go visit his Grandfather Art Goetz, also a Marine (now 80 years old) and the proudest man in Salisbury. I'm sure they're sharing war stories and completely understanding one and other.

You see, while Kyle was doing most of the talking last night, he seemed to be talking in code. The military has an abbreviation for just about everything. I didn't want to look stupid, (which I obviously was) so I just smiled. Jennifer grew up a Marine Brat, so she knew everything he was saying. I'm glad Kyle chose to go visit his Grandfather on his own because I would have been, huh, what?

Anyhow, we have him home for the next 10 days before he ships out to South Carolina again for more training. He told me last night that he wants to go overseas and see the world while he's young. Oh, the good old days! Well, we'll just have to enjoy it while we've got him because he belongs to the Marines now. Oh, we did give him a cold beer last night to cure that horse throat of his. Man, you should have seen the look on his face after that first sip. I'm telling you, it was that better than sex look!

God Bless The United States Marines and May God Bless This Young Man And Keep Him Safe.

The Salisbury Festival Isn't Just About Rides And Beer

The Downtown Plaza Is All About Arts & Crafts

Many were looking for shade this morning

The Taylors Were Selling Home Made Dog Treats For Brooke Mulford.

Their Daughter had already raised $100.00 after 1 hour

This young man was hand making pots while people watched

Parts of the sidewalks on the Plaza have Chalk Drawings

The crowd was pretty strong first thing this morning

Adam Roop fulfilled his promise and was the coolest person there

Wheels That Heal were VERY busy. It took quite a while to finally get an open shot of their Booth

Then there was the Marines!

If you haven't been out there yet, this is just a small example of hundreds of vendors. The Car Show down there today has over 140 cars in it and it really is a sight to see. Lots of ooohs and ahhhs. Remember Folks, it's FREE!

Come on out Barrie Tilghman and get on the Roop Dunking Booth. I'll pay $100.00 a shot to dunk you. The line would be the longest ever and it is all to support brain tumors. Can someone explain that to Barrie for me please. ;-)

Seriously though, it's a great time. Heck, you paid for it, get out there and enjoy it.

It's 90 Degrees In Maryland Folks!

Taken just a short while ago, can you believe your eyes? It's 90 Degrees out there Folks!

Be sure to get out to the Salisbury Festival and enjoy all the food and entertainment. I stopped out there this morning, shook a bunch of hands and said hello to a lot of people I hadn't seen in quite a while. It's always nice to do that.

I enjoyed hearing people express how they spoke with people visiting their Booths and saying they had no idea this Fundraiser or that fundraiser was going on but as soon as they read it on Salisbury News they came out to show their support. This is the most rewarding thing of all. People are going out of their way to show support and this was our main goal for 2009.

So thank you very much for doing this. I read a comment earlier today talking about how they read some information on Allenbank Nursery and they took the ride to check it out and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great Stuff!

Enjoy your day and maybe we'll see you at the Salisbury Festival later this afternoon or evening.

Special Bulletin-Off Campus Robbery

On April 24, 2009 at approximately 0355 hours, a Salisbury University student was robbed at the University Park Housing Complex. The suspect approached the victim from the rear, punched the victim in the side of the head. Two other suspects began to participate by punching the victim in the face and knocking the victim to the ground. Once on the ground, the suspects took the victim’s property, then fled the area in a\ silver colored vehicle.

The first suspect was described as an white male, approximately 6’0" tall, 160 lbs, with a goatee. No information on the two other suspects involved.

Anyone who may have information about this crime is asked to contact the Salisbury University Police Department: (410) 543-6222; or, report anonymously to Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore: (410) 548-1776.

I would like to remind our campus community that crimes can occur anywhere at anytime. Individuals should always be attentive to their surroundings, and remain alert to the potential ill-intent of others nearby. Please review and consider the following tips. Extra vigilance and caution is in order whenever you are out alone, away from crowds.

Street Robbery Tips:
1. Try to remain calm. Do not resist. Consider the robber dangerous.
2. In most cases, the robber only wants your valuables/money and is not there to hurt you.
3. Assume the robber is armed, even if you don't see a weapon.
4. If a weapon is displayed, consider it to be real and loaded.
5. Do only what the robber tells you. If you don't understand, tell the robber.
6. Attempt to get a good, complete description of the robber, - taking note of unique and unusual characteristics.
7. Your main goal is to survive!
8. Don't resist and fight with the assailant unless it is evident that your life is in danger! The most effective self defense measures include running away, hiding and screaming to draw the attention of others.
9. Remember--your valuables can be replaced, - your life can't.

Report any suspicious persons immediately to the police. If possible, use a cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the subject(s).

Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu

God Bless Our Wicomico County Sheriff's Deputies

It was some time around 4:30 PM on Friday, this Officer was on his way home from work and saw a vehicle stranded on the side of the road. They had a flat tire. Any more these days you might see an Officer sit in his vehicle with his lights flashing to make sure they're safe while the owner of the vehicle change their tire. Nope, not Sheriff's Deputy John Welch. He was right there on his knees changing that tire! My hat is tipped to you Sir and we're glad we took this photo so we can share with everyone just what you guys are all about.

Protect And Serve!

Dave Suiter "On The Road Again"

Hi Folks,

Could not get on Internet Thursday night to post this update.

Left Crescent City heading for Portland. Cool, windy and overcast.
Pics:

Along 101 in OR. Many sights like this going north. Could not help thinking about the movie "Goonies" and Pirate one Pete, treasure and his ship. Kids movie but I still like to see it again.
Part of Coos Bay,OR
Elk along 101

This is shortly after I went east to I-5 via OR 38 (Umpqua highway)
I have several other pictures that I took yesterday. I will bore friends and family with them.

That's it for now. Have a few I took Friday after leaving Portland. and try to get to Joe later this evening (HERE 2 hours behind).

Dave

GOD ENJOYS A GOOD LAUGH!

There were 3 good arguments that Jesus was Black:
1. He called everyone brother
2. He liked Gospel
3. He didn't get a fair trial

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Jewish:
1. He went into His Father's business
2. He lived at home until he was 33
3. He was sure his Mother was a virgin and his Mother was sure He was God

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Italian:
1. He talked with His hands
2.. He had wine with His meals
3. He used olive oil

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was a Californian:
1. He never cut His hair
2. He walked around barefoot all the time
3. He started a new religion

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was an American Indian:
1. He was at peace with nature
2. He ate a lot of fish
3. He talked about the Great Spirit

But then there were 3 equally good arguments that Jesus was Irish:
1. He never got married.
2. He was always telling stories.
3. He loved green pastures.

But the most compelling evidence of all - 3 proofs that Jesus was a WOMAN:
1. He fed a crowd at a moment's notice when there was virtually no food
2. He kept trying to get a message across to a bunch of men who just didn't get it
3. And even when He was dead, He had to get up because there was still work to do

Can I get an AMEN!!

Visit Our "Roop Group Dunkin Booth" This Weekend!

Bring your cameras to out to support the Roop Group in the endeavor to raise money for the non-profit “Hope With Support” to raise money for brain tumor patients.

We will be at the Salisbury Festival this Saturday 10-4. Last year we raised over $800 for Habitat for Humanity in one day. The booth is always a hit and draws tons of attention! We also invited new Mayor Jim Ireton to join us in the festivities (no response yet if he will show).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Adam Roop
www.TheRoopGroup.com
410-912-0310

Soon to be – EXIT SHORE REALTY!

Survey Question

Rommel’s ACE Hardware Promotes‘Women Supporting Women’

FRUITLAND, MD – During the month of May, Rommel’s ACE Hardware stores will spotlight Women Supporting Women and their fight against breast cancer.

Donations can be made to Women Supporting Women at Rommel’s ACE Hardware stores. Employees will wear buttons stating “Please donate a dollar for WSW” with pink ribbons.

Women Supporting Women is a community served, community supported agency serving the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Its mission is to provide awareness, friendship and support for breast cancer survivors and their family.

“We are extremely proud to help such a great organization as Women Supporting Women. Everyone has known someone in his or her life who has faced breast cancer. We invite the community to come down to our 12 stores and donate to this worthy cause,” said Dick Livingston, vice president of Rommel Holdings, based in Fruitland.

Rommel’s ACE Hardware has invited Women Supporting Women representatives to their stores to supply information about the organization and accept donations.
WSW volunteers will be available every Wednesday and Saturday during the month of May at these stores: Selbyville, Millsboro and Seaford, Del., Ocean City, Salisbury and Cambridge Md., and Chincoteague, Va.

The Dover store will have volunteers available for three Wednesdays and three Saturdays. Volunteers will be at the Exmore, Va., store for two Saturdays.
The exact dates for Exmore ACE are as follows: May 9th, 23rd and 30th from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. In Dover: Saturdays - May 2nd, 23rd and 30th and Wednesday's - May 13th, 20th and 27th.

Scrolls will be placed at each location for people to sign with messages of hope.
Women Supporting Women offers a safe, supportive environment, open to all women and men who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. They offer free wigs and supplemental mastectomy products and help for those facing breast cancer, as well as breast cancer survivors. The organization is non-affiliated. All funding remains on the Eastern Shore and the organization serves people of all ages, races, religions, incomes and backgrounds.

WSW invites survivors in all stages and with all treatment options, and accepts referrals from physicians, family, friends, and survivors.
Women Supporting Women recently added a Mid-Shore Chapter serving Dorchester, Talbot and Caroline counties. They are a 501(c) (3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Website: www.womensupportingwomen.org Information: Director, Sue Revel at 410-548-7880.

Rommel ACE stores are located in Cambridge, Ocean City, Salisbury, Perry Hall, Severna Park and Stevensville, Md., as well as Millsboro, Selbyville, Seaford and Dover, Del. and Chincoteague and Exmore, Va. All Rommel’s Ace stores and America’s Mattress offer the Ace Rewards card, saving consumers money toward future visits. Information and store locator: www.rommelsace.com

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On April 22, 2009 at approximately 7:30 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on Brookridge Drive for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival it was found that the below listed suspects had assaulted each other during a domestic type argument. There were no injuries and no medical attention was necessary.

ARRESTED #1: David John Keller, 46 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Valerie Lynn Lowery, 46 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES (Both): Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200900013407

On April 22, 2009 at approximately 2:35 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect as a fugitive from Orange County, Florida. It was found that the suspect was wanted for Violation of Probation from a prior arrest.

ARRESTED: Edward Stephen Murphy, 38 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Fugitive – Orange County, Florida
Violation of Probation

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900013441

On April 22, 2009 at approximately 9:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Arby’s Restaurant on Ward St. for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival the officers were advised that just prior the restaurant was entered by three (3) suspects, all brandishing firearms. One (1) suspect was in possession of a shotgun and two (2) suspects were in possession of handguns. The suspects made entry into the restaurant and confronted the employees. The suspects ordered the employees to provide the restaurant’s currency then fled from the restaurant on foot toward the area of the park. There were no injuries. Attempts to locate the suspects in the area of the park were negative. The suspects were described as:

Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a blue bandanna, blue jeans and in possession of a long barreled shotgun

Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a blue bandanna, blue jeans and in possession of a handgun (no further description)

Black male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a blue bandanna, blue jeans and in possession of a handgun (no further description)

The investigation is continuing.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Information can be provided anonymously. CC # 200900013491

On April 22, 2009 at approximately 12:30 am Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Priscilla St. and E. Main St. for the report of a suspicious person. Upon arrival the officers heard a vehicle start then shut off at the rear of a residence. The officers observed the below listed suspect in the rear yard of the residence who upon seeing the officers fled on foot. The suspect was caught and was found to have been attempting to take the vehicle. While in the vehicle the suspect also took personal property from the victim. The victim’s property was recovered from the suspect and returned. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest, revealed a quantity of suspected marijuana.

ARRESTED: Alan Michael Stewart, 26 years of age Pocomoke, Maryland

CHARGES:

Theft of a motor vehicle
Theft (under $ 100)
Second degree assault
Malicious destruction of property
Possession of marijuana

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900013393