Club For Growth Releases 2007 Congressional Scorecard

Washington – Today, the Club for Growth released its 2007 annual scorecard, awarding the Defender of Economic Freedom award to six senators and forty-nine representatives who scored a 90 or above on the Club’s scorecard (see here).

“These top-scoring members of Congress are staunch defenders of American taxpayers,” said Club for Growth President Pat Toomey. “Their votes are critical to lowering taxes, cutting wasteful spending, and promoting economic growth for all Americans. The Club for Growth scorecard allows taxpayers to see how their senators and representatives are performing in Congress and find out who is truly fighting for pro-growth, limited-government policies. We hope that support for pro-growth principles will continue to grow, allowing more members to earn this award and more Americans to benefit.”

The ratings are based on a comprehensive examination of votes in the House and Senate pertaining to key economic issues, including taxes, wasteful spending, entitlement reform, free trade, and regulation. Each lawmaker is given an economic growth score ranging from 0 to 100, with a score of 100 indicating the highest support for pro-growth policies. The Club is also introducing a searchable database that allows you to search past and current scorecards by party, state, house, and member.

The Club for Growth is a nationwide membership organization dedicated to advancing public policies that promote economic growth. The Club’s website can be found at http://www.clubforgrowth.org/.

Defender of Economic Freedom Award Winners

Senate

House

Sen. Jim DeMint (R-SC) 100

Rep. Jeff Flake (AZ-6) 100

Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK) 97

Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-5) 100

Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC) 97

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (TX-5) 100

Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) 92

Rep. Mike Pence (IN-6) 99

Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK) 91

Rep. Paul Broun (GA-10) 99

Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) 90

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (TN-07) 98

Rep. Bill Sali (ID-01) 98

Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) 98

Rep. Michele Bachmann (MN-06) 98

Rep. Tom Price (GA-06) 98

Rep. John Linder (GA-07) 98

Rep. Tom Feeney (FL-24) 98

Rep. Steve King (IA-5) 98

Rep. John Shadegg (AZ-03) 97

Rep. Chris Cannon (UT-03) 97

Rep. Ed Royce (CA-40) 96

Rep. John Campbell (CA-48) 96

Rep. Jim Jordan (OH-4) 96

Rep. John Kline (MN-02) 96

Rep. John Sullivan (OK-01) 95

Rep. Eric Cantor (VA-07) 95

Rep. Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) 95

Rep. Mike Conaway (TX-11) 94

Rep. Paul Ryan (WI-01) 94

Rep. Sam Johnson (TX-03) 94

Rep. Marilyn Musgrave (CO-04) 94

Rep. Trent Franks (AZ-02) 94

Rep. Steve Pearce (NM-02) 93

Rep. Tim Walberg (MI-07) 92

Rep. Joe Pitts (PA-16) 92

Rep. Nathan Deal (GA-09) 92

Rep. Dean Heller (NV-02) 92

Rep. David Davis (TN-01) 92

Rep. Connie Mack (FL-14) 92

Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) 92

Rep. Lynn Westmoreland (GA-03) 92

Rep. John Boehner (OH-08) 92

Rep. F. Sensenbrenner (WI-05) 91

Rep. Brian Bilbray (CA-50) 91

Rep. Todd Akin (MO-02) 91

Rep. Wally Herger (CA-02) 91

Rep. Howard McKeon (CA-25) 91

Rep. Kay Granger (TX-12) 91

Rep. John Carter (TX-31) 90

Rep. Kevin Brady (TX-08) 90

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (CA-22) 90

Rep. Jack Kingston (GA-01) 90

Rep. Sue Myrick (NC-09) 90

Rep. George Radanovich (CA-19) 90

Pocomoke Police Nab "Joe Cool" for Attempted Murder Minutes After Stabbing

Pocomoke City, MD On May 6, 2008 at approximately 17:46 Pocomoke Police responded to a reported stabbing located at the rear of Duck Inn on Lynnhaven Drive. Upon arrival officers observed a white male displaying a laceration to his right chest, the victim was bleeding profusely. Officers immediately requested for EMS, they arrived and transported the victim to PRMC for his injuries.

Officers checked for witnesses, finding a witness who stated he witnessed the stabbing. The witness recognized the suspect by his street name “Joe Cool”.

A few moments later another witness advised police they seen the suspect enter a brown pickup at the intersection of Route 13 & Dividing Creek Road.

The officers observed the said truck and performed a felony traffic stop. Apprehended and charged was:

JOSEPH REVELS, 46 OF POCOMOKE CITY

CHARGES: ATTEMPTED 1^ST DEGREE MURDER, ATTEMPTED 2^ND DEGREE MURDER, 1^ST DEGREE ASSAULT, & RECKLESSS ENDANGERMENT

The victim is in critical condition as the cut was 2 CM deep and is potentially life threatening.

Information provided by: Angel Thornes Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Let's Get Rrrrrready To Rrrrrrrrummmble

Last week I put up a Post in which I took a portion of it down because we didn't want to jump the gun in case DelDot changed their mind.

However, Delmar's Fire Chief Shawn Johnson made contact with DelDot after several accidents had occurred at several dangerous intersections along Rt. 54, (Line Road). He no sooner contacted them and went into their office, they immediately got in their vehicle and drove to each location and agreed to have the rumble strips and lines installed within 2 week.

To our pleasant surprise they were out yesterday and today installing the lines and rumble strips in the hopes of making each intersection much safer. So thanks Shawn and DelDot for a job well done.

Are You Ready For A Swim?

Our horses have been playing in their pond for days now as the temperatures keep rising.

Student Fundraiser & Sponsorship Drive

May 8, 2008

Salisbury News Blog

Dear Mr. Albero,

My name is Katherine (Katie) Reyes and I am a freshman at Washington High School in Princess Anne, Maryland. I have been selected to participate in the Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference held in Washington, DC in conjunction with the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

http://www.cylc.org/pyic - for more information and verification

The Conference offers a unique opportunity to those of us selected from around the country to participate. I am enclosing the Preliminary Schedule of Events and some additional information about the Conference and the experiences it offers to the future leaders of our country.

I have been participating in leadership activities both locally and nationally since I was 10 years old. Ultimately it is my goal to expand my knowledge and experience in order to give back to our communities here on the Eastern Shore and assist with my career goals for the future.

In order to participate in this program I will be attempting to raise sponsorship funds of $2,500 to cover the expenses for the event. Any sponsorship funds in excess of this amount will be donated to Autism Speaks, a charity helping fund research and special needs assistance for those suffering from Autism. I hope to be able to donate at least an additional $2,500 to this charity through this sponsorship effort!

I am hoping that you would consider helping me promote this drive on your blog. I am required to complete my fundraising efforts by June 30, 2008. Any assistance you could give would be greatly appreciated.

I am attaching some information on both the Conference and the charity, Autism Speaks for your review. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this phenomenal opportunity with me, I would be happy to speak with you. BB&T is helping to handle the collection of funds and I have put that information below.

Thank you again for your consideration. Have a great day!

Sincerely,

Katie Reyes

Katherine (Katie) Reyes

Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference Hopeful

Donations can be sent to:

Katherine Reyes
c/o BB&T – North Salisbury
2400 N Salisbury Blvd.
Salisbury, MD 21801-2137

Memo: PYIC-AS Fundraiser

Email Questions To: Reyes0408@Comcast.Net

http://www.cylc.org/pyic
http://www.autismspeaks.org
http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080412/NEWS01/804120323/1002/NEWS17

What's Wrong With This Photo?

Also in today's Daily Times Go Magazine they included this photo inside the Salisbury Zoo. Just to prove they're NOT following their own set of NEW RULES, look carefully at this photo and you'll see this woman carrying the family DOG! Pets are absolutely NOT allowed inside the Salisbury Zoo. However, in this case, they're not just in the Zoo, they're way in the Zoo!

It's bad enough we get to watch so many beautiful animals caged up and taken from the wild. It's another thing to bring in your pet and absolutely drive the caged animals that have an instant instinct to KILL this animals as they would in the wild.

The caged animals can also get so stressed out, it could kill them. I have a multitude of photos similar to this one but I thought it was pretty cool to see yet another photographer capturing exactly what I've been talking about for years down there.

The Zookeepers obviously are not doing their jobs and policing the Zoo. That is, unless Joe Albero walks through the doors. Then the radios go off, CODE 4, CODE 4! That means Joe Albero is in the Zoo. Pretty cool, eh? I have my own emergency code whenever I walk into the Zoo, ROTFLMAO!

Nevertheless, I just had to share this photo since so many of you no longer get the Daily Times. Obviously nothing has changed down there. Pitiful!

Today's Daily Times Go Magazine Photo

OK, not for nothing but if you're going to advertise asking people to come visit the Salisbury Zoo, the least you could do is put up a photo of an animal that isn't DEAD!

Behind The Scenes at Salisbury News!

Iris Society Show

The Eastern Shore Iris Society will be holding their annual show this Saturday,May 10th in the J.C.Penneys court at the Centre at Salisbury.Open to all iris growers,entries will be accepted from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Vases will be provided by iris society. Judging takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Show will be open to the public until 4 p.m. For more information call 410-860-0893 or 410-334-2344

Request For Information For The Wicomico War Memorial

Veteran’s Memorial Committee looking for more information on those who served from our County

(Salisbury, MD) The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Veteran’s War Memorial is searching for further information on the citizens who gave up their lives in service of their country. The memorial honors Wicomico Citizens who gave their lives during combat in service to the United States. Memorial committee member Ed Hearthway has been diligently collecting information on fallen service members and is looking to gather more information. If you have a family member or friend that you have information to share about, please email Ed at hearthwaye@aol.com.

The project has been made possible by the generous donations of area citizens, businesses and civic organizations. And, although the organizers are pleased with the support the project has received, ongoing support is needed to keep the project funded. Donations are being accepted at:

Wicomico War Veterans Memorial Fund

c/o John Terrell

500 Glen Avenue

Salisbury, Maryland 21804

For additional information in the ways that you can contribute, please call John Terrell at 410-548-4900. This year’s Memorial ceremony will be at 10:00AM on Saturday, May 31st in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Technical Support?

This is India. It's where you call when you have a technical problem with your computer.

Question of the Day, Thur 5/8

Would you buy/lease a Chrysler for some free gas?


Please read the article below. Here's the most important paragraph:

"He (Chrysler LLC Chairman & executive Bob Nardelli) also announced a three-year, $2.99-a-gallon gasoline price guarantee for people who buy or lease new vehicles between Wednesday and June 2. The offer is based on 12,000 miles of driving per year at the vehicle's rated fuel economy. Buyers will get a card for buying gas that is linked to the customer's own charge account, Chrysler said Monday evening. The customer will be billed $2.99 a gallon, and Chrysler will pay the rest."

Even after announcing 11,000 job cuts last November, how are they able to this? Didn't the Delaware plant close last year?

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chrysler-gas-card.html

Record Attendance at Chincoteague Seafood Festival!

40Years Ago today HB Rew Chairman of the Board of F&M Bank wanted to have a festival for the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. seafood_114.jpg He envisioned a festival that featured Chincoteagues famous Lil Nik Clams, and other Island delicacies to bring people to the Island and showcase it’s Chamber of Commerce. The first Seafood Festival drew 500 people at $5.00 per ticket.

This year Mr. Rew proudly proclaimed that they sold 4000 tickets at $40.00 per ticket.

As always the food was absolutely phenomenal. Of course the Lil Nik Clams were there as were the Oyster Fritters, Clam Fritters, Jambalaya, Fried Oysters, Fresh Fried Drum, and Trout, French Fries, and Hush Puppies.

The beer and Rum Punch flowed all day, and a good time was had by all.

Governor Kaine sat at our table with his cardboard box of food, and we chatted for a few minutes he was loving the clams!

The highlight of the day was The Marshall Tucker Band! They played all of their old favorites and some of their newer stuff. Their were lots of young girls hanging out by the back stage entrance cheering and dancing to the music. Doug Grey one of the original members, and the lead singer found this extremely amusing as these girls weren’t even born when they were in their ‘Hey Day’, but all of us 40 somethings thoroughly enjoyed the music of our youth. The band was extremely accommodating as they invited the 92.5 radio crew onto the stage, to sing a song with them. They also posed with as many people that came up and asked and signed everything from old record albums to one young lady’s chest.

They played three extra songs as they said they had 500 miles ahead of to get to Allentown, PA., and they weren’t looking forward to getting back on the road.

I spoke to the lead guitarist Clay Cooke after the concert and told him about the Marva, and our Block Party and he said to give them a call, they would be happy to come back to the area. The guys genuinely had a great time, and thoroughly enjoyed our Eastern Shore seafood hospitality!

Benefit For BJ

On Feb. 22 BJ was involved in a near fatal car accident in Seaford. He's 27 years old. He was run over by a car and had spine surgery, vertebrae surgery, double hip replacement and gastric bypass surgery. He was self employed at the time with no medical insurance and 3 kids. Since the other person involved says he ran himself over, their insurance company is refusing to pay out and his bills over $500,000.00 as of March 15.

This is a benefit to help this young man and his family out. I will attempt to get an address and contact number in case someone can't be there but would like to help out.

Attn: Pray For BJ
14774 County Seat Hwy
Seaford, DE 19973

Grandad Recognized By WBOC

I thought I'd share this information with everyone. Grandad was recognized by WBOC today after they read the Post about his bio diesel manufacturing process. They took the phone number from one of the pictures of his cube van and called his business number and they actually asked if they could speak to "Granddad", ROTFLMAO!

Nevertheless, Grandad has now admitted he's gone Bi and is all about lying, the ingredients it takes to make his fuel. LOL

Keep your eyes on WBOC tomorrow as they share this story with everyone.

Salisbury Hosts 2nd Round NCAA Men's Lax Game Saturday!

The top seeded Salisbury Seagulls will host the winner of Ohio Weslyan and Keynon College which is being played today this Saturday at 7:30pm at Seagull Stadium. Salisbury is 18-0 and looking to repeat as NCAA Division III Champions.

The bracket can be found here -
http://www.ncaa.com/uploadedFiles/Sports/Lacrosse_(M)/Articles/Division_III/MLaxDIII_2008_Bracket.pdf

Salisbury News Exclusive

Sunday was a very special day at the Salisbury Zoo. Zookeepers walked into the Red Wolf Exhibit and saw a bundle of 5 new pups lying there snuggling together in a small ball.

The Zoo Staff has contacted representatives from the Red Wolf Recovery Project in Alligator River National Refuge, N.C. with the possibility of reintroducing some of the pups back into the wild. This is done by placing them in a fostering situation with another new wolf mother in the wild in hopes she will take care of them.

With a new Zoo Director comes new hope for the Salisbury Zoo. For more information on these animals and or a sponsorship at the Zoo, (it used to only cost $25.00 a year to sponsor an animal for the year) contact Mary Seemann or Joel Hamilton at 410-548-3188.

This weeks DVD releases 5/6/08

Theatrical Releases this week:

• "First Sunday" -Allstar comedic cast makes this tale of a church heist irresistable.Katt Williams and Ice Cube star. Widescreen available.Also on blu-ray disc.

• "I'm Not There" -An offbeat movie that focuses on singer songwriter Bob Dylan, with an appearance by the late Heath Ledger.Widescreen.

• "P.S. I Love You"-This weeks obligitory chick flick stars Hilary Swank, who is widowed and discovers her husband is still very much with her through letters.Widescreen.

Other DVD's released this week....

• "The Bridges of Madison County"-Widescreen.
• "The Business of being Born"-Widescreen.
• "The Hottie and the Nottie"-Widescreen.
• "La Roue"(1923)-2 disc set
• "Mystery Science Theater 3000 - The Movie"-Widescreen.
• "Speed Racer the Next Generation - The Beginning"-Fullscreen
• "Teeth"-Widescreen
• "Twister"(1996)-DVD and Blu-ray release

TV on DVD.....

• "The 4400 - The Complete Fourth Season"-4 disc set
• " Avatar the Last Airbender - Book Fire - Volume Three"-Fullscreen
• "Bewitched - The Complete Sixth Season"-4 disc set
• "Crossing Jordan - Season One"-5 disc set

Thats all for this week-these were released yesterday and so should be available at your local video store and all retailers today.Enjoy!

BREAKING NEWS

I'm being told that Delmarva Aluminum is closing their doors at the end of this month due to the economy. This has been confirmed. They are located in Delmar, DE.

I have changed this Post because the management at Home Depot is stating they are not closing their doors and only time will tell.

The City Park Committee's Annual Spring Cleanup

Mr. Albero,

The City Park Committee is hosting our annual Spring Cleanup event on Saturday, May 17th. This will be the third or fourth consecutive spring event, and our focus will be Picnic Island. The event is volunteer only, very popular with students, and family-friendly. We'd love your help in spreading the word!

Here is the link to the official press release which contains more details: http://www.ci.salisbury.md.us/Portals/0/Press/PR-CityParkCleanup508.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 410-251-3647.

Thanks,
John Swanson
Chair, City Park Committee