What Would Thomas Jefferson Say?

The College of William and Mary held their homecoming this weekend.  Guess who was the homecoming queen?  A self-described “gender-queer” individual by the name of Jessee Vasold.

At the risk of offending almost everyone, I can only ask, “What is the world coming to?”.

From the Daily Press’s article I am assuming that Mr.? (or is it Ms.?) Vasold is a transsexual.  Fair enough.  I’m not opposed to a transsexual running for homecoming queen any more than I was offended by a caucasian woman recently being elected homecoming queen at Hampton University.  My problem is that Billy Mary’s new homecoming queen didn’t have to share with the world that he/she is “transgendered”. (Seriously, I am not trying to offend transsexuals here, I am just not sure from the article whether this individual is a transsexual or simply a transvestite).

I remember as a child when race was used to make a political statement at such events; perhaps I’m just a little too old fashioned not to be more sympathetic with this type of “statement”.  However, it has been my experience that people tend to be a tad more tolerant when this type thing isn’t just pushed into our collective faces.

from Delmarva Dealings

Another Alleged B&E At Robinson's Jewelers

Police were just called in to Robinson's Clock & Jewelery for yet another B&E at around 1:00 this afternoon.

We were told he's been in there rearranging things all morning and customers have been seen coming in and out all day.

Two Car Crash Claims Life Of Newark Woman And Hospitalizes Two Children

Location: Route 273 and Red Mill Road east of Ogletown, New Castle County, DE

Date and Time: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 11:11 p.m.

Victim: Brandi L. Galvin, 18, Newark, DE

Resume:

Delaware State Police are investigating a two car crash that killed a Newark woman and seriously injured two children.

Carlo Lacio, 17, of Newark was driving a 1990 Acura Integra and was either turning from Rt 273 eastbound or crossing Rt 273 from Old Ogletown Road to Red Mill Road when a 1998 Dodge Durango was heading west and failed to stop at a red light striking the Acura on the right side.

The Durango was driven by Thomas L. LeGrande, 59, of Wilmington.

As a result of the crash the front seat passenger, Galvin, was taken to Christiana Hospital where she died this morning at 3:11 a.m. She died as a result of a lacerated spleen, liver and carotid artery. She was wearing her seat belt at the time of the crash.

In addition a 2 year-old girl and 1 year-old boy were taken to A.I. DuPont Hospital near Rockland where they were admitted in serious condition. The girl received fractured ribs and a perforated lung and boy received a possible concussion and lung contusion resulting from the crash. Both children were seated in the rear of the Acura and both were in child seat.

Alcohol is not suspected in the crash. No charges are filed at this time and the investigation is still on going.

Bill Cosby Keeps It Clean For Humor Prize

‘Comic genius’ will accept Mark Twain honor he has previously rejected

WASHINGTON - Bill Cosby still thinks America is funny — like the name-calling over health care and the way we drink so much water from plastic bottles that could be toxic — even though he says the nation has some serious problems it needs to tackle.

The 72-year-old who has long drawn laughs for his wisecracks and deadpan observations will receive the nation's foremost humor prize Monday at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Sinbad and other top entertainers will line up to honor him with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

It's a prize Cosby has turned down twice before because he said he was disgusted with profanity and N-words thrown around by performers honoring Richard Pryor, who was the first recipient in 1998.

GO HERE to read more.

Obama Declares Swine Flu National Emergency

Order could speed up treatments by waiving certain medical standards

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has signed a proclamation declaring swine flu a national emergency, the White House said Saturday.

"In keeping with the administration's proactive approach to H1N1 Flu, President Obama last night signed a proclamation declaring 2009-H1N1 Influenza a national emergency," it said in a statement. "The proclamation enhances the ability of our nation's medical treatment facilities to handle a surge in H1N1 patients by allowing, as needed, the waiver of certain standard federal requirements on a case-by-case basis."

Officials described the move as similar to a declaration ahead of a hurricane making landfall.

GO HERE to read more.

FBI -- Watch Glenn Beck & Listen To Talk Radio To Learn The Truth -- FOX News

H1N1

Dear Joe,

Thought you and your viewers would like to know two schools that have confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus. Around 5 pm yesterday Sussex Tech called and stated that they had a confirmed case. What they don't know is, now its two confirmed cases. As of 11pm last night my girlfried called and said both her children were tested positive for the virus. One, the oldest, goes to Sussex Tech. The younger one goes to Laurel Middle. As a parent of three I would like to know.

Polly

HISTORICAL COMMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER

WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL

Below are a few facts about Wicomico High School that people have asked me about throughout the years.

Higher education in Salisbury began in 1818 with the formation of The Salisbury Academy. The building was located at the corner of N. Division and Chestnut Sts. The structure was destroyed in the fire of 1886. Salisbury formed an educational system in 1867 when Wicomico County was formed. Up to that point, higher education was for boys only. The Constitution Convention of 1867 changed all that and girls were admitted. The original Salisbury High School remained open to only Salisbury students until 1905. When a new high school was built on Upton St. (where The Daily Times building was), students from the entire county were admitted. This new high school became known as Wicomico High School. This was done as the additional funding was needed to build the school.

The first effort at a yearbook was in 1904. It was known as the Tattler, a name that remained until its discontinuance during the Depression. I have not seen a yearbook from 1928-1945, although graduates from that period have told me that soft bound copies of a reasonable facsimile of a yearbook were issued. Printing of an annual yearbook resumed in 1946. By this time it was known as the Tom-Tom, a name that remains to this day. The first two issues of the Tattler were from Salisbury High School. After they built the new school that opened in the fall of 1905, the school was identified as Wicomico High School in the Tattler.

By 1931 Salisbury’s population had more than tripled since Wicomico High was erected on Upton Street and school enrollment had proportionately grown. A new High School was built on E. Main St., opposite the City Park on land recovered from when the Humphreys’ mill dam broke in 1909. When another new Wicomico High School was build on Long Ave. in 1954, the school on Main St. became Wicomico Jr. High.

Early high school consisted of 9 grades. A 10th grade was added in 1902. An 11th grade was added in 1906. The final 12th grade was added in 1949. So, the Wicomico High School Class of 1950 had to go two years as seniors to complete their education. The yearbook of 1949 has “graduates”, so I guess that you could opt out of that 12th year if you so desired.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Possession of a Handgun
Date of Incident: 23 October 2009
Location: Beaglin Park Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect:
1. Joseph R. Thompson, 53, Salisbury, MD
2. John C. Mulford, 27, Salisbury, MD
3. Charles R. Rowan, Jr., 36, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 23 October 2009 at 3:06 AM a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Joseph Thompsen for a traffic violation on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. Upon approaching the vehicle and making contact with Thompsen and his two passengers, John Mulford and Charles Rowan, the deputy became aware of the possibility of illicit activity inside the vehicle. During the subsequent search of their vehicle, the deputy recovered a loaded revolver and a loaded magazine from a semi-automatic handgun. The seized handgun was within reach of all three of the occupants.

The deputy discovered that Thompson was prohibited due to a prior conviction from possessing a regulated firearm.

During the subsequent investigation into the illegal possession of the handgun, the investigating deputy learned that Thompsen had retrieved the handgun from inside a church in the 400 block of E. Vine Street in Salisbury. The deputy also learned that stored inside the church was ammunition for the handgun as well as another handgun. Based on this information, the deputy applied for and received a search warrant for the aforementioned church. The search warrant was conducted by personnel from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on 23 October 2009. During the search an additional handgun, along with ammunition of various calibers were located.

All three subjects, Thompson, Mulford and Rowan were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, all three were detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center on the following bond amounts: Thompson $25,000.00, Mulford $5,000.00 Rowan $10,000.00

Officers from the Salisbury Police Department assisted with this investigation.

Charges:
Transport a handgun in a Vehicle
Handgun on Person
Concealed handgun on Person
Possession of a regulated Firearm by a Prohibited Person (Thompson only)

Advice From A RN To Help Avoid H1N1

The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is.

While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps, not fully highlighted in most official communications, can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu):

1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications).

2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).

3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). *H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method.

4. Similar to 3 above, *clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. *Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but *blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population.*

5. *Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). *If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption.

6. *Drink as much of warm liquids (tea, coffee, etc) as you can. *Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm.

I suggest you pass this on to your entire e-list. You never know who might pay attention to it - and STAY ALIVE because of it.

Sunstein Urges: Abolish Marriage

Adviser compares institution to country club membership

The U.S. government should abolish its sanctioning of marriage, argued Cass Sunstein, President Obama's regulatory czar.

Sunstein proposed that the concept of marriage should become privatized, with the state only granting civil union contracts to couples wishing to enter into an agreement.
Sunstein explained marriage licensing is unnecessary, pointing out people stay committed to organizations like country clubs and homeowner associations without any government interference.

"Under our proposal, the word marriage would no longer appear in any laws, and marriage licenses would no longer be offered or recognized by any level of government," wrote Sunstein and co-author Richard Thaler in their 2008 book, "Nudge: Improving decisions about health, wealth and happiness."

In the book – obtained and reviewed by WND – Sunstein explains his approach would ensure that "the only legal status states would confer on couples would be a civil union, which would be a domestic partnership agreement between any two people."

GO HERE to read more.

Tracking Your Taxes: Millions Spent To Send Professors On Vacation

Government watchdogs are blasting taxpayer-funded grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities that send college professors on free vacations and pay for programs on topics like the "cultural significance of the circus poster" -- just a few items on an eye-popping list of questionable NEH projects.

As if the life of a college professor weren't easy enough, millions of taxpayer dollars are going to fund monthlong vacations for sightseeing scholars in Europe and South America, part of the $144 million budget provided for the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Government watchdogs say those trips are a waste of taxpayer money, and they're not alone on an eye-popping list of NEH funding for projects, including:

$400,000 for an exhibition "exploring the importance of plants as a source of inspiration for noted American poet Emily Dickinson"

$350,000 to explore the "cultural significance of the circus poster"

$725,000 to produce a two-hour documentary on the history of American whaling.

$130,000 for 16 professors to study the "truth and meaning" of life according to Aristotle

$50,000 to build a computer model of an ancient city in Pakistan complete with "animated and interactive 'inhabitants'"
"Everybody should be angry ... that federal taxpayer dollars are being used on projects at a time when we have such bigger priorities, like getting the national debt under control," said Pete Sepp of the National Taxpayers Union.

"They're being done with tax money we don't have. We are mortgaging our future with projects people may never even see."

GO HERE to read more.

Wisdom For Men

After marriage, husband and wife become two sides of a coin; they just can't face each other, but still they stay together.

Sacha Guitry

By all means marry. If you get a good wife, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
Socrates

Woman inspires us to great things, and prevents us from achieving them. Anonymous
The great question... which I have not been able to answer.... is, 'What does a woman want? Dumas

I had some words with my wife, and she had some paragraphs with me.Sigmund Freud
'Some people ask the secret of our long marriage. We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week. A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing. She goes Tuesdays, I go Fridays.'ANONYMOUS

'There's a way of transferring funds that is even faster than electronic banking. It's called marriage.'

Sam Kinison

'I've had bad luck with both my wives. The first one left me, and the second one didn't.'

James Holt McGavra

Two secrets to keep your marriage brimming 1. Whenever you're wrong, admit it, 2. Whenever you're right, shut up. Patrick Murra

The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday is to forget it once....Nash
You know what I did before I married? Anything I wanted to.Anonymous
My wife and I were happy for twenty years Then we met.

Henny Youngman

A good wife always forgives her husband when she's wrong.

Rodney Dangerfield

A man inserted an 'ad' in the classifieds: 'Wife wanted'. Next day he received a hundred letters. They all said the same thing: 'You can have mine.'

Anonymous

First Guy (proudly): 'My wife's an angel!' Second Guy: 'You're lucky, mine's still alive.'
Anonymous

HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

Listen my children and you shall hear
of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
on the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year.

A cry of defiance, and not of fear,
A voice in the darkness, a knock at the door,
and a word that shall echo for evermore !
For, borne on the night-wind of the past,
Through all our history, to the last,
In the hour of darkness and peril and need,
The people will waken and listen to hear
The hurrying hoof-beats of that steed,
And the midnight message of Paul Revere.

Remember the "SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF LIBERTY"

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On October 22, 2009 at approximately 5:46am, members of the Salisbury Police Department Community Action Team executed a search and seizure warrant on a residence located at 1109 Parsons Road. During the execution of the warrant, officers located a quantity of marihuana and digital scales. The following subjects were arrested and charged.

Vanessa Yonvone Stanley, 38yoa of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Possession of Marihuana and two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Released to the custody of Central Booking.

Kelvin Anquon Henderson, 19yoa of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Possession of Marihuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Released to the custody of Central Booking.

Juvenile, 16yoa of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Possession of Marihuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charged as a juvenile and released to a guardian.

Juvenile, 15yoa of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Possession of Marihuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Charged as a juvenile and released to a guardian.
200900037490

On October 21, 2009 at approximately 12:46pm, officers responded to the 600 block of Roland Street for a subject trespassing. Upon arrival officers met with the complainant who advised that a black male was currently on the property and had been previously arrested for the same crime. The following subject was taken in to custody.

Taron Lee Roberts, 25yoa of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Trespassing. Released to the custody of Central Booking.
200900037511

On October 22, 2009 at approximately 2:31pm, officers responded to the Delmarva Family Resources Center for a reported fight between to juvenile females. On arrival the officers met with a teacher who advised that the two females got into a verbal argument which escalated in to a physical altercation. Both juveniles were taken in to custody and charged with 2nd Degree Assault on youth reports. The juveniles were released to their respective parents.
200900037651

On October 21, 2009 at approximately 1925hrs, officers were requested tot respond to Boscov’s for a shoplifter that had threatened a loss prevention officer with a knife and then fled in a vehicle. As officers responded it was learned that the suspect was driving southbound on Rt 13. The suspect’s vehicle was being followed by the loss prevention officer who was providing location information to a police dispatcher. The suspect was located in the area of Rt 13 and Columbia Rd and was initially stopped on Northwood Dr. When the officer went to make contact with the suspect, he fled again on southbound Rt 13 at a high rate of speed, disregarding several traffic control devices as well as other motorists on the roadway. The suspect lost control of the vehicle at Rt 13 and E Church St and struck the curb disabling the vehicle. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was caught after a brief foot chase. It was learned from the loss prevention officer that the suspect had entered into the store and concealed several items of clothing in a bag. The suspect was observed passing all points of sale without stopping to pay. When approached by the loss prevention officer the suspect dumped the clothing on the floor of the vestibule. The suspect then removed a razor knife from his pocket, exposing the blade, and swung the knife in the direction of the loss prevention officer’s face, narrowly missing his face. The suspect then fled from the store and entered into the vehicle. The following subject was arrested, charged and released to Central Booking.

Charles Kates, 60yoa of Machipongo, VA. Charged with 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Theft less than $1000, Openly Wear and Carry a Dangerous Weapon and approximately 20 motor vehicle citations.
200900037570

The following subjects were served with Arrest Warrants from October 21-22, 2009 and released to the custody of Central Booking.

Shatiah Lashawn Polk, 25yoa of Salisbury, MD. Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marihuana, and three counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Irving Clifton Jones, 40yoa of Salisbury, MD. Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marihuana, and three counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

John Edward Clayton, 20yoa of Salisbury, MD. Possession with intent to Distribute Marihuana, Possession of Marihuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Alec Koyeau Nelson, 18yoa of Martinsburg, WVa. 1st, 2nd, and 4th Degree Burglary and 2nd Degree Assault.

DeAngelo Carsear Townsend, 20yoa of Snow Hill, MD. Possession with intent to Distribute Marihuna, Possession of Marihuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Test

Okay you 'red-blooded Americans'.. let's see how you do on this test:

24 out of 30 is> considered a passing grade.

Supposedly 96% of all High School Seniors FAILED this test...

AND if that's> not bad enough, 50+% of all individuals over 50 did too!!

Take the test and be surprised at what we don't know.

Click HERE.

An Oldie Byt A Goody

A redneck was stopped by a game warden in South Carolina recently with two ice chests full of fish. He was leavin' a cove well-known for its fishing. The game warden asked the man, 'Do you have a license to catch those fish?

'Naw, sir', replied the redneck. 'I ain't got none of them there licenses. You must understand, these here are my pet fish.'

'Pet fish?'

'Yeah. Every night, I take these here fish down to the lake and let 'em swim 'round for awhile. Then, when I whistle, they jump right back into yhese here ice chests and I take 'em home.

'That's a bunch of hooey! Fish can't do that.'

The redneck looked into the eyes of the warden for a moment and then said, 'It's the truth Mr. Government Man. I'll show ya. It really works.'

'Ok, said the warden. 'I've got to see this!'

The redneck poured the fish into the lake and stood and waited. After several minutes, the warden says, 'Well?'

'Well, what?', says the redneck.

The warden says, 'When are you going to call them back?'

'Call who back?'

'The FISH!', replied the warden.

'What fish?', replied the redneck.

Moral of the story: We may not be as smart as some city slickers, but we ain't as dumb as some government employees.

You can say what you want about the South, but you never hear of anyone retiring and moving North.

Harvest Fest

Harvest Fest

Mardela Middle and High School

Friday, October 30th

5:30-8:00pm

- Trick-or-Treating in the hallways

(each child recieves their own pirate stash bag!)

- hayride

-pumpkin decorating

- REAL Pirate and Fairy party with treats

Sponsored by

The National Junior Honor Society

and the

MMHS School and Community Relations Committee

$5.00 per child

and

a non perishable donation please!

New Grocery Store

THIS MARKET HAS PROVEN SO SUCCESSFUL THAT COMPANY EXECUTIVES ARE NOW CONTEMPLATING WHETHER AND WHEN TO CONVERT THEIR OTHER PUBLIX STORES. MOST LIKELY OTHER COMPANIES WILL MAKE SIMILAR CHANGES IN THE FUTURE SINCE THEY CAN PROBABLY GET ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE NATIONAL STIMULUS PLANS.

New Publix supermarket opened in Hudson, Florida.

It has an automatic water mister to keep the produce fresh. Just before it goes on, you hear the distant
Sound of thunder and the smell of fresh rain

When you pass the milk cases, you hear cows mooing and you experience the scent of fresh cut hay.

In the meat department there is the aroma of charcoal grilled steaks and hotdogs.

In the liquor department, the fresh, clean, crisp smell of tapped Miller Lite.

When you approach the egg case, you hear hens cluck and cackle and the air is filled with the pleasing Aroma of bacon and eggs frying.

The bread department features the tantalizing smell of fresh baked bread & cookies.

I don't buy toilet paper there anymore.

AP: House Health Care Bill Exceeds $1 Trillion

Cost over a decade much higher than target President Obama has set

WASHINGTON - Health care legislation taking shape in the House carries a price tag of at least $1 trillion over a decade, significantly higher than the target President Barack Obama has set, congressional officials said Friday as they struggled to finish work on the measure for a vote early next month.

Democrats have touted an unreleased Congressional Budget Office estimate of $871 billion in recent days, a total that numerous officials acknowledge understates the bill's true cost by $150 billion or more. That figure excludes several items designed to improve benefits for Medicare and Medicaid recipients and providers, as well as public health programs and more, they added.

The officials who disclosed the details did so on condition of anonymity, saying they were not authorized to discuss them publicly.

GO HERE to read more.

Trash Skimmer

Creature thought to be extinct found!!! Known as the trash skimmer (a.k.a. CC Debris) has been found in Salisbury, Maryland.

Are You Serious

When Asked Where the Constitution Authorizes Congress to Order Americans To Buy Health Insurance, Pelosi Says: 'Are You Serious?'

When CNSNews.com asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Thursday where the Constitution authorized Congress to order Americans to buy health insurance--a mandate included in both the House and Senate versions of the health care bill--Pelosi dismissed the question by saying: “Are you serious? Are you serious?”

Pelosi then shook her head before taking a question from another reporter. Her press spokesman, Nadeam Elshami, then told CNSNews.com that asking the speaker of the House where the Constitution authorized Congress to mandated that individual Americans buy health insurance as not a "serious question."

Pelosi's press secretary later responded to written follow-up questions from CNSNews.com by emailing CNSNews.com a press release on the “Constitutionality of Health Insurance Reform,” that argues that Congress derives the authority to mandate that people purchase health insurance from its constitutional power to regulate interstate commerce.

More here..

WICOMICO COUNTY EXECUTIVE ANNOUNCES HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., announced today that county residents will have an opportunity to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge on Saturday, November 7th, at the Newland Park Landfill. The hours for “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day” are 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.

The event is open to residents of Wicomico County and participants should bring a valid proof of residence such as a driver’s license. The Landfill will be accepting the following:

Gasoline

Gas/Oil mixes

Fuels

Acids

Cleaners

Solvents

Automotive Fluids

Bleach

Ammonia

Batteries (all types)

Household Smoke Detectors

Asbestos

Pool Chemicals

Dark Room Chemicals

Household & Lawn & Garden Pesticides

Insecticides & Herbicides

Compressed Gas Propane Cylinders (30 gallon and under)

Painting Products

Oil Based Paint

Paint Thinner

Turpentine

Wood Preservatives

Wood Stripping Chemicals

Landfill officials noted that solidified latex paint may be disposed of with trash. It can be solidified by adding dirt, mulch, kitty litter or a comparable substance.

The Landfill will not be accepting the following:

Business, Industrial or Commercial Farm Waste

Explosives

Ammunition (handled by Fire Marshall)

Medical Waste

Radioactive Material

Landfill officials suggest that participants pre-arrange large loads. They also said that empty fuel containers will be returned upon request and that staff will help unload vehicles.

County Executive Pollitt commented, “Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day’ is another step in the right direction of preserving our beautiful county for future generations.”

Today's Survey Question

DO YOU TRUST OUR GOVERNMENT. YES OR NO?

Brianna Brinkley/Anitra Pirkle

Today Judge Don Davis sentenced Brianna Brinkely to Life Imprisionment for her role in the Carjacking/Murder of Anitra Pirkle on January 22, 2009. Brinkely was the second defendant to be sentenced for this Murder. Kenneth Alvira had received Life Without the Possibility of Parole and a thirty year concurrent sentence for Armed Carjacking.

The State sought a sentence of Life Without Parole, but the Court, citing the fact that there was not evidence that Brinkley actually inflicted the stab wounds herself, imposed the Life Sentence. By filing the LWOP Notice, it automatically means that Brinkley will not be eligible for parole until she serves at least 25 years of her sentence before eligibility kicks in. In addition, on any Life Sentence in Maryland the Governor's consent is required before anyone is released on parole. The State believes that the sentence imposed is a fair one.

By State's Attorney Davis Ruark, "The family of Anitra Pirkle is relieved that the second person has been sentenced for her role in the carjacking and murder of Anitra. Nothing can ever make up for the loss of Anitra, a young lady who did everything right. This senseless, random act of murder is repulsive to us all. The exceptional police work of the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation and the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit ensured that the three were captured and successfully prosecuted. I am grateful to all of the investigators involved."

The third defendant, Brittany Barkley, is scheuled for sentencing on December 1st. The State is seeking Life Without the Possibility of Parole and consecutive sentences in that case.

Traffic Stop Results In Drugs, Untaxed Cigarettes And Fireworks

Location: Northbound lanes of USRT 13, 2-miles north of Laurel Town Limits

Date of Occurrence: Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 pm

Suspect(s):

Mr. Navid Ahadian, 24, of Unit Block of 4th Avenue, Huntington Station, NY
Mr. Payam Golestanipour, 28, Unit Block of Plymouth Road, Great Neck, NY

Resume:

On Thursday, October 22nd, 2009, at approximately 8:44 pm, a patrol Trooper assigned to Troop 5 located in Bridgeville, observed a silver Honda sedan speeding in the northbound lanes of USRT 13.

The Trooper activated his emergency equipment at which time the sedan pulled to the shoulder of the roadway. The Trooper contacted the operator of the vehicle identified as Mr. Navid Ahadian, 24, of the Unit Block of 4th Avenue, Huntington Station, NY.

Due to inconsistencies in statements from Mr. Ahadian and the passenger identified as Mr. Payam Golestanipou, 28, of the Unit Block of Plymouth Road, Great Neck, New York, both parties were were detained.

As the investigation unfolded the patrol Trooper, conducted field sobriety tests, which concluded that Mr. Ahadian was operating the vehicle while impaired.

A search of the vehicle revealed 28 cartons of cigarettes, approximately 15-grams of marijuana and related drug paraphernalia as well as fireworks inside the vehicle.

Both parties were placed under arrest and transported to Delaware State Police Troop 5 without incident.

Mr. Ahadian was formally charged with the following offenses:

7-Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
4-Counts of Conspiracy in the 3rd Degree (Misdemeanor)
5-Counts of Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
Driving Under the Influence (Misdemeanor)
1-Count of Possession of Untaxed Tobacco Products (Misdemeanor)
1-Count of Sale and/or Possession of Fireworks (Misdemeanor)
Speeding in Excess of 55 mph Posted Speed Limit (Traffic Offense)
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession (Traffic Offense)
No License Plate or Any Portion with Tint (Traffic Offense)

Mr. Golestanipou was formally charged with the following offenses:

7-Counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)
4-Counts of Conspiracy in the 3rd Degree (Misdemeanor)
5-Counts of Possession of Marijuana (Misdemeanor)
1-Count of Possession of Untaxed Tobacco Products (Misdemeanor)
1-Count of Sale and/or Possession of Fireworks (Misdemeanor)

Mr. Ahadian was issued a $14,401.00 cash bond. Mr. Golestanipour was issued a $13,700.00 cash bond. Both parties were committed to Sussex Correctional Center in default of bond.

Thank God It's Friday

What Will You Be Doing This Weekend?

Today's Frank Kratovil Updates

Kratovil Introduces Legislation to Cut Taxes On Small Businesses Owners Seeking to Reinvest in Their Companies

Small Business Property Reimbursement Act extends $250K tax deduction for small businesses through 2010 to help spur economy and create jobs.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank Kratovil introduced HR 3898, the Small Business Property Reimbursement Act. The legislation will extend a key tax deduction for small business owners that invest in new equipment for their businesses. Specifically, Kratovil’s bill will extend a provision of the tax code that allows small businesses to expense up to $250,000 of the total cost of qualified assets purchased for business purposes. If Kratovil’s extension does not pass, this deduction will decrease to $125,000 at the end of this year.

Rep. Kratovil’s bill would extend an enhanced Sec. 179 of the Internal Revenue Code through 2010 representing a significant tax subsidy for business investment. “Instead of bailing out giant corporations, we ought to focus on strengthening the small businesses that support our local economies and drive economic growth,” said Rep. Kratovil. “My bill provides much needed tax relief that will allow small business owners to re-invest and create new jobs.”

The higher expensing allowance is designed to increase business investment by augmenting the cash flow of firms that rely heavily on retained earnings to finance their investments. Expensing can increase a firm’s cash flow in the short run because it allows the firm to deduct the full cost of qualified assets in the tax year the firm places them into service. The legislation also serves to simplify the tax code by allowing an immediate deduction, instead of depreciation deductions over a specified recovery period.

Click here to read the bill.
Kratovil’s bill has drawn praise from a number of small business advocacy organizations, including the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). “The expanded expensing provision helps smaller manufacturers by lowering the after-tax cost of investing in new equipment and generating new orders from customers,” according to Dorothy Coleman, NAM Vice President of Tax and Domestic Economic Policy. “Extending this incentive through 2010 will enhance the effectiveness of the provision to spur desperately needed business investment and job creation.”
“We appreciate Representative Kratovil's efforts in introducing HR 3898. This legislation will provide small businesses with incentives and certainty to make new investments in their business. This is especially important in the current economic environment where small business hiring, capital spending and earnings are at record lows," said Brad Close, NFIB Vice President for Federal Public Policy. “If Congress wants to encourage small business owners to start investing in capital spending, then it is critical that they extend section 179 expensing limits. HR 3898 provides the kinds of tools and incentives that small businesses need to expand and grow their businesses. Small businesses are the engine of our economy, generating seven out of ten new jobs and leading our economy out of past recessions. The NFIB thanks Representative Kratovil for standing up for small business owners, our nation's job creators," said Close.

HR 3898 is the second small business tax incentive bill introduced by Kratovil since taking office in January. Earlier this year, he joined with Rep. Chris Lee (R-NY) to introduce H.R. 1552, the Small Business Formation and Job Creation Act, which would increase the maximum deduction for business start-up expenses to promote the creation of new start-up small businesses.

Kratovil has also voted in favor of the Small Business Research and Innovation Act, legislation designed to create new jobs and boost the economy by supporting small business innovation in research and technology. Rep. Kratovil offered an amendment to the legislation that raises the award ceilings for veteran-owned small businesses and creates new incentives for the formation of technology-based companies to compete for defense and homeland security related contracts awards, allowing veterans to capitalize on their service experience.

Rep. Kratovil Backs Coast Guard Reauthorization With Stronger Penalties for Illegal Immigration

Kratovil amendment to assess Coast Guard facility shortcomings passes unanimously; Maryland’s Oxford station is housed in temporary trailer and lacks a pier

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Frank Kratovil joined a bi-partisan majority in backing HR 3619, the Coast Guard Reauthorization Act. This bill authorizes $10 billion for the Coast Guard in FY 2010 and provides for a 1,500 person increase in Coast Guard personnel, for a total of 47,000.
Kratovil lauded the bill for incorporating the provisions of H.R. 1029, Alien Smuggling and Terrorism Prevention Act, which the House passed by voice vote on March 31, 2009. These provisions ensure that the United States takes a comprehensive approach to combating smuggling both on land and at sea by authorizing punishment for persons who bring, recruit, encourage, transport or harbor an illegal alien knowing or in reckless disregard of the fact that the individual is without authority to enter the United States. The bill gives law enforcement stronger tools and also significantly enhances federal penalties for alien smuggling – raising it to a felony from a misdemeanor.

HR 3619 also requires the Department of Homeland Security to cross-check smugglers and illegal immigrants who are apprehended with terrorist watch lists to ensure that potential terrorist threats are stopped right at the border.

“Coastal and shoreline security goes hand in hand with putting a stop the illegal immigration that is draining our national resources,” said Rep. Kratovil. “This is a good bill that will give the Coast Guard the tools that they need to be an effective component of our national security while increasing the penalties for illegal immigrants as well as those who seek to bring them within our borders for personal profit.”

Rep. Kratovil introduced an amendment to H.R. 3619 to assess the prevalence and effects of the Coast Guard operating out of temporary facilities and buildings. The amendment passed unanimously. The amendment requires the Commandant of the Coast Guard to conduct a national study on the facility infrastructure requirements needed to fulfill the Coast Guard’s prescribed missions and capabilities.

In Maryland’s First District, the Coast Guard station at Oxford operates out of a double-wide, temporary trailer, which it shares with the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association. The Oxford station also lacks a pier, forcing the Coast Guard to lease space at a commercial pier nearly a mile away from the temporary trailer. Kratovil is concerned that this and other “temporary” arrangements could be affecting operations and mission capability.
The amendment requires a report to Congress that must include:
· An assessment of any shortfalls in facility infrastructure, including the extent of the use of temporary trailers;
· An inventory of the number and type of new facilities needed to meet the service’s mission; and
· A plan for how the Commandant of the Coast Guard will develop the appropriate facility infrastructure, including timelines, budgets, and any additional legislative authority the Commandant determines is required to implement the plan.
Click here to read the amendment.

“The amendment is a common sense means toward ensuring those entrusted with protecting our coast and shorelines are being given the right tools and facilities to do so effectively,” said Rep. Kratovil. “I am pleased that my colleagues are equally committed to ensuring the Coast Guard has top notch facilities and infrastructure in order to effectively play their part in keeping America safe.”

It's Friday Again

Nightmares Haunted House and Maze
Rt 13 North, Delmar, DE
Friday and Saturday Nights
Ticket Sales 7:30pm until 11:00pm
$10.00 per body
Rain or Shine
Dancers from Feet of Fire will be entertaining tonight.
Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club will be selling snacks.
Rain or Shine
Portion of Proceeds Benefits American Cancer Society and
Western Sussex Boys and Girls Club

ARE YOU BUYING THIS B.S.?????

Home sales rise 9.4 percent in September

‘There's a mini-boom going on in the housing market,’ pollster says

WASHINGTON - Home resales rose in September to the highest level in more than two years, beating expectations, as buyers scrambled to complete their purchases before a tax credit for first-time owners expires.

The National Association of Realtors said Friday that sales rose 9.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million in September, from a downwardly revised pace of 5.1 million in August. Sales had been expected to rise to an annual pace of 5.35 million, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters.

The median sales price was $174,900, down 8.5 percent from a year earlier, and slightly lower than August's median of $177,300.

GO HERE to read more.

MDE Nails Z's Country Store In Parsonsburg

Some time ago the Quick Stop, (also owned by the Z's Country Store) was required to removed the old gas tanks and the MDE found they had leaked pretty bad and the soil was contaminated. The MDE made them remove the soil and it was required to have a plastic liner underneath and over top of the contaminated soil. The above image is that soil and as you can clearly see, it's not covered.

The above image is a shot from a different angle of the same piles of dirt required to be protected and it is not.

If you think that's bad, WAIT, it gets even worse. Recently en elderly farmer in some way or another worked out a deal to take away what he thought was simply dirt. He showed up with a front end loader and started taking the dirt away and then placed it on different right of ways in Parsonsburg, (shown above).

The same farmer also started storing this same soil on his farm, not knowing it was contaminated, (above).

Once again, Salisbury News breaks exclusive stories the Main Stream Media has no interest in. Here's what's most concerning. Many properties in Parsonsburg have very shallow wells. I'm talking wells that are only 20 feet deep.

The MDE (Ross Kelly) is on the scene right now as I publish this article. The MDE has confirmed that the soil is contaminated and before the property owner could do anything with the soil, it was to be tested, (as required by law) and the results sent to the MDE. The MDE has absolutely no record whatsoever of this soil being tested and will demand it be done immediately.

Because the owner has not submitted documentation, the MDE has to assume the soil is contaminated. No one is permitted to take the soil and it is to be quarantined. We already know the soil has been removed and spread on local roads. The owner of the property could face huge civil fines.

I'm sure there will be more to come but if you live close by you may want to contact the MDE and have your water tested.

Eric Ludwig's "DOWNTOWN BARBER SHOP" Is Now Open

Eric Ludwig, (known for his $12.00 haircuts) has opened his doors at the end of the beautiful Downtown Plaza in Salisbury.

This young man has taken a big risk to open his dream business and the dream has finally come true. Eric is a Veteran and quite frankly a really good guy. Please consider supporting this local business as he is just getting started and could use the boost.

I get my hair cut there regularly and so should you.

BARBER SHOP INFORMATION

237 W. Main Street

Store Hours

Monday Through Friday 9am to 6 pm

Saturdays 9-3

ekl21801@yahoo.com

443-735-7694

AFP UPDATES

AFP Wicomico County - LAZER FOCUSEDMeeting and Activities

October 2009

Dear Joe,

Greetings! It's been a while since I have sent you an email. There has been a lot going on, keeping me busy! I hope to give you an update of some of the happenings in this email. First and foremost our efforts to stop the crazy spending in Washington and socialized Healthcare are paying off! Now is not the time to slack off! 2010 is just around the corner and we need to continue to beat back big government and influence the political spectrum.

AFP Wicomico Meeting THIS Monday (10/26) at 6pm at Adams Ribs on Route 13 in Fruitland
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It's been a long busy month since we last met and much has happened and much is planned! Please be sure to attend this meeting THIS Monday and bring a friend or 10. AFP has grown so large on the Eastern Shore, we have decided to break up the counties to expand our efforts and give more access to local county residents. That being said; we need to grow the effort in Wicomico, as there is much work to do here and all over the state as well as nationally. Please consider bringing a friend or two to the meeting and forwarding this email to anyone concerned about the direction our government is taking. This meeting will feature a visit from Delegate Eckerd and we have upcoming plans to involve you with; including private meetinga with elected officials as well as a huge state event upcoming in Annapolis. Additionally, we plan to discuss and educate you on the political happenings in our state and country give you a vehicle to put into action at this next session. We also hope to share with you methods on how you can influence this next election cycle.

The State of the State
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As I am sure you aware, Maryland is TWO BILLION DOLLARS short of their budget and they are taking back state promised funds from all counties causing the domino effect. Wicomico is now over 4 million dollars in the hole, even after the furloughs. Please make sure you attend the NIGHT MEETING/Public Hearing schedule for Tuesday November 10th at 6pm in the Midway Room at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, to discuss how they are going to deal with this and the cuts necessary to balance the budget. Additionally we need a good showing to once again make our voices heard for transparency in government and REGULAR night meetings. So, put it on the calendar and we'll discuss our strategy more at next Monday's (10/26) meeting. For more information on this; please click here to check out my commentary on it.

Salisbury has some issues too. Taking stimulous monies for things they don't need, like a million dollar fire boat. Some things are just unbelievable. It's time to take action on all levels of the governement. AFP can help you understand how, as a strong nationwide group, to take effective action.

Defending the American Dream ReCap
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On October 2nd and 3rd, AFP Lower Shore headed to Washington DC for the Defending the American Dream Summit. What a wonderful event to make an impact on our elected officials and network with AFP and the Campaign for Liberty activists all across the country! We had an interesting event when we had 60 AFP members show up over at Kratovil's DC office. See the video here and here.

For those of you who attended; thank you for taking time from your family, your work, and your community to stand up for our economic freedoms by attending AFP Foundation's 3rd Annual Defending the American Dream Summit. Over 2,000 activists came to DC to here from great speakers, and learn what they can do to promote free market principles. For pictures of the event, here are the ones I took: click here

Today's Wicomico River

This is what you get when your Mayor can only work Part Time.

Burger King Marks Launch Of Windows 7 With A SEVEN-Patty Whopper

Burger King has released a gut-busting seven-patty Whopper to mark the release of Windows 7.

In what may be the most bizarre cross-promotional campaign ever, Microsoft linked up with the fast-food chain to create the 'Windows 7 Whopper.'

The fatty burger behemoth contains more than 2500 calories, is 5.1 inches tall and costs just 777 yen - about £5.

It went on sale in outlets in Japan today to coincide with the release of the new operating system.

Although the promotional picture looks relatively appetising - well, sort of - the actual product left a lot to be desired.

GO HERE to read more.

New Yorkers Focus On Gas Drilling Threat

from Enviromental Working Group

Natural gas may seem clean, but it has a dark back story. As Environmental Working Group has reported, gas producers out West have drilled thousands of wells with hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," which involves breaking open gas-bearing formations by injecting them with water laced with toxic chemicals like benzene. To make matters worse, gas drillers have been exempted from the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and permitted to conceal, as trade secrets, the identities of the chemicals they're forcing underground.
Read more about New Yorkers focus...


Free Pass for Oil and Gas

Another Business In Salisbury Goes Belly Up

This Universal Gas Station next to the Thrift Inn has closed their doors along with one or two others in Salisbury. Maybe its time for Mayor Ireton to come back full time and concentrate on salvaging what's left in Salisbury?

The Government Can

Was Your Mailbox Disturbed Too?

This morning I was traveling down South Division Street in Salisbury and the mailbox on the corner of S. Division and Coulbourn Drive was open and all the mail was on the ground and some appeared to be open. Then I noticed all the other mailboxes and the doors were open on those as well. Hopefully there is nothing missing for that family as that could be a real mess.

This Morning's Comcast News

Re: “Senate bill may have public insurance plan” by Dave Espo, AP 10/23/09 Comcast online news

Here now I read that the rumored talk behind the closed “transparency” doors of the Health insurance discussion is that the public option is back in the ring, putting a “non- profit” government insurance ring in competition with your local for profit broker and for profit companies. The “saving grace?” Well, States would have the option of dropping out of the system! Don’t that beat all!

If you think about it, this would destroy private companies even faster. The first thing it does is work in the opposite direction of trade across State lines, thereby stifling competition. If one state is “in” and the other is not, than I’m sure that one could not trade with the other!

Secondly, what if ALL the states opted out? Now we are all paying taxes to the feds for a program with no customers! Oh, except for the ex- illegal aliens who are now to become some sort of stateless (migrant) national residents!

There you have it: free health care for all aliens paid for by Joe taxpayer, who will not be covered because he’s a resident of a STATE legally.

If all states stay “in”, well, we’ve still got a non- profit in direct competition with for- profit companies. We’ve already done the math on that one, it will just take a couple more years to get to the same end.

One more time, son: Tort reform, competition across state lines, and government in the law business, not in the health insurance business!

Orsonwells

PRESIDENT OBAMA ADMITS HE REACTS TO PUBLIC OUTCRY

Today President Obama announced that due to public outcry, the salary/bonuses of bank executives would be cut by 90% in some cases.

Oddly, yesterday Obama had no knowledge of the cuts, but today he made the announcement. It seems the Pay Czar has free rein to take this drastic action.

So with this insight into his modus operandi there can be expected movement in his condemnations of ACORN activities and upcoming announcement of additional ACORN investigations and indictments. All this because the people spoke out.

There should also be special prosecutors appointed into the subprime mortgage fiasco since there was great public outcry. These bad loans were bought by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under the expert leadership of Mr. Franklin Raines and enabled by Barney Frank and Chris Dodd. Beginning in the Clinton Administration and its Community Reinvestment Act, good banks were threatened with deprivation of funds if mortgages were not offered to parties with poor credit, no jobs and no down payment.

The opposition of the American citizens to Health Care Reform has been a continous long lived voice of disagreement. Since there can be no doubt as to the stance of the American people, it can't be long until the President announces his scraping of the entire Health Care Reform, and institutes torte reform, portability and eliminates fraud/waste at Medicare and Medicaid.

Since the American people were so vocal on Obama's indecision to sent the 40,000 troops requested by General Mac Crystal to Afganistan, that announcement will be forthcoming any day. If only President Obama had shared how easily he is swayed by public opinion.

So Mr. President, we, your humble citizens, will continue to speak out passionately on issues that matter to us and we anticipate that you will respect our opinions and act accordingly.

SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE SIGN-UP DATES

The Salvation Army will be holding the last two sign-up days for their Angel Tree program on Friday, October 30th from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and on Friday, November 6th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. No applications will be accepted after these dates.

The Angel Tree program provides assistance to individuals and families who qualify and are in need of food, clothing and toys for Christmas.

Applicants must bring a photo identification, social security cards for everyone in the household and birth certificates for children 14 and under. If the applicant has custody of someone else's children, official documentation must be provided.

In addition, applicants must bring all household income and all monthly bills including paid receipts for the past 30 days.

If the applicant is living with family or friends who pay all the bills, their income information, photo identification and a letter from them stating they are responsible for all the applicant's expenses must be provided.

Please note, toys will not be provided for children 15 and older.

For more information, contact The Salvation Army Social Services Department at 410-749-7771.

Editor's Note - Individuals, businesses, clubs or organizations interested in sponsoring an Angel Tree family or child can do so by calling the number above. Once all the applications are received, you will be given information about a family or child that will enable you to provide for their needs this Christmas. Thank you.

ARE YOU AN OBAMAHOLIC?

Do you get a warm and tingly feeling up and down your leg, when you see Obama? Does the sound of Obama's voice send you into ecstasy? Do you feel you were a sinner under Bush, but now you are saved? If your answer was yes to any of the questions, I am sorry to say, you are an Obamaholic.

The first step in curing yourself, of this terrible sickness, is to admit you are dependent on government. If you would like a cure and return to the days when you stood on your own two feet, help is available. However, you must be wary of another addiction. Don't be duped into becoming a Rinoholic. It might look, sound and taste different, but it's just as bad for your health. Some even call it Obama lite.

Undoubtedly many people will continue to enjoy the drink of big government, to go with their free lunch. I only ask for a modicum of consideration. Stop asking the rest of us to buy your drinks and pay for your own lunch. I don't want you to starve or die of thirst and would gladly help anyone trying to help themselves. Don't you think it is time to put an end to dependency on others?

Welcome To America!

A Russian arrives in New York City as a new immigrant to the
United States . He stops the first person he sees walking down the street
and says, "Thank you Mr. American for letting me into this country, giving
me housing, food stamps, free medical care, and a free education!"

The passerby says, "You are mistaken, I am a Mexican."

The man goes on and encounters another passerby. "Thank you for having such a beautiful country here in America ." The person says, "I not American, I Vietnamese."

The new arrival walks farther, and the next person he sees he stops, shakes his hand, and says, "Thank you for wonderful America !" That person puts up his hand and says, "I am from Middle East . I am not American."

He finally sees a nice lady and asks, "Are you an American?" She says, "No, I am from Africa ." Puzzled, he asks her, "Where are all the Americans?"
The African lady checks her watch and says, "Probably at work."

Education Cuts – Bureaucracy or the Classroom?

There is no joy seeing Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley finally admit that the state’s level of education spending is unsustainable.  If O’Malley had confessed that simply throwing money is not the solution to any problem there would be some cause for applause; unfortunately, this is a lesson that O’Malley is unlikely to learn.

There is no question that pain will be felt at boards of education around the once Free State.  The question will be – WHO feels the the pain?

Will bureaucracy take the hit before classroom instruction?  Doubtful.  If you live in a county like Wicomico you will be TOLD that this is the case.  Of course, you are already being told that all taxpayer monies are well spent.  As you will see next week, the WCBOE doesn’t have a very good record when it comes to truthfulness.  This is particularly so when money is being discussed.

Parents (and taxpayers in general) need to contact their ELECTED representatives and start demanding that tax dollars need to be going to EDUCATE CHILDREN, not FEED THE BUREAUCRACY.  Appointed boards seem to believe that they serve employee unions rather than taxpayers and the children they are charged with educating.  The only hope for citizens seeing that their tax dollars are well spent is from their county council members or commissioners.

from Delmarva Dealings

Obama, One Swelled Guy

This is one swelled guy. First the Nobel Peace Prize and now all of this! Has there ever been anyone so deserving? He no longer reads the newspaper anymore as it takes his mind off himself.

*UPDATE*
Obama has just won the Heisman Trophy Award after watching a college football game.

*UPDATE*
Obama has been named Country Music Entertainer of the Year!!!
Surprise Selection Shocks Nashville

NASHVILLE - President Barack Obama stunned the country music world today by picking up its highest honor, Country Music Entertainer of the Year.
Mr. Obama was chosen unanimously, according to the Country Music Association, beating out such favorite as Carrie Underwood and Toby Keith.
In Nashville , country music insiders were shocked by Mr. Obama's selection, given that he has only been in office for eight months and during that time has yet to listen to a single country song.
But Mr. Obama was gracious in receiving the honor, saying that he was "honored and humbled" by the "white cracker award", before excusing himself to accept this year's

Heisman Trophy.
*UPDATE*
I have just received word that Obama has just won the Stanley Cup after attending Disney’s Little Mermaid on ice.

*UPDATE*
As Obama was driving to pick up his Nobel Peace Prize, he accidentally won the NASCAR Sprint Cup.

*UPDATE*
Obama threw 984 touchdowns and rushed for 3.8 brazillian yards, leading the Kenyan Unicorns to their first Super Bowl victory. Well done, Captain Awesome.

*UPDATE*
While you were getting a cup of coffee, Obama won the Tour de France.

*UPDATE*
In a stunning development, Obama has been named Grand Imperial Poobah of the Loyal Order of Water Buffaloes in Peckerwood, Mississippi . That "pop" you just heard, was Obama's head coming out of his ass.

Love Thy Neighbor

Cat Perch

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Today's Wildlife Photo By Scott Phoebus

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DOG SHOW Nov. 6 -7- 8

Wicomico Civic Center

9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Daily

Admission $5.00 adults and Students $1.00 Children under 5 Free

No Strollers allowed in the main arena.

Sponsored by Salisbury MD and Mispillion Kennel Club

This year our show is dedicated to the memory of club members, Robert Spalding, Frances Tilghman and John Sturgis.

GOVERNOR O’MALLEY, LT. GOVERNOR BROWN TO BE HONORED FOR EFFORTS TO STOP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 22, 2009) – Governor Martin O’Malley and Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown will be honored tomorrow at the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence 2009 Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon for their work during the 2009 legislative session to remove firearms from the hands of domestic abusers. The legislation passed by the General Assembly this year provides judges with an additional tool to ensure the safety of Maryland’s families by granting them authority to remove weapons from homes early during domestic violence proceedings.

The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence has been working since 1980 to eliminate domestic violence in Maryland through education, training, and advocacy.

Mind Your Own Business

Subject: How I learned to mind my own business...

I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, And all the patients were shouting, '13....13....13.'

The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a Little gap in the planks, so I looked through to see What was going on......

Some idiot poked me in the eye with a stick!

Then they all started shouting '14....14....14'...

The Baltimore Sun Links To Salisbury News article

Sheriff says body in Ga. landfill identified by clothes, birthmark as 7-year-old Fla. girl


From other Baltimore sources
Salisbury News: Child’s Body Found In Search For Missing Girl www.sbynews.blogspot.com

Halloween Candy Scan

The Wicomico County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 111 announces that on October 31, 2009 between 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. members of the lodge will conduct a scan of Halloween candy for any foreign objects. The candy and treats will be scanned with a metal detector. The scan will take place at the Wicomico County Circuit Court Building located at 101 Court Street Salisbury, MD.

Any questions can be referred to the lodge at 410-543-1185.

Mark Wagner
President

Fraternal Order of Police
Lodge 111

RALLY

Obama Supporters are planning a demonstration to show support for Obamacare.
Friday, October 23
Senator Theater
5904 York Road
Baltimore, MD
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

A counter demonstration is being planned for the same time and location by :
Tea Party Organizer
and Freedom Works Member
Brett Bidle
240-409-1767
bbidle205@gmail.com

We can expect that the Obama demonstrators will receive media coverage. This presents an excellent opportunity to garner press coverage for Us and our Cause. Good time to stand up and be counted.

Be polite but do not be TIMID and show America that there is a Patriotic Voice alive and well in Maryland.

Please feel free to contact Brett or Tony Passaro directly with any questions.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Yours in LIBERTY,

Tony Passaro
Bel Air Tea Party Coalition
443-350-0520