Congratulations Congressman-Elect Kratovil

Congratulations Frank Kratovil.  At noon today, Maryland Sen. Andy Harris stood before the Wicomico County Courthouse and announced that he had spoken with Frank Kratovil earlier today and congratulated him on his election to the US House.

Beginning his remarks with words of thanks to our veterans, past and present, Harris wished Kratovil and his family well as he began the task of representing Maryland's First District in Congress.  Harris stated that this campaign was a (sometimes heated) debate over the issues facing America, Maryland and the District.  While the election was close, the voters had spoken.

Harris reminded us of his parents' flight from communism in search of liberty.  Where else but America could a child of immigrants grow up to become a physician, serve in the state legislature and seek election to Congress?

As a fierce Harris partisan, I too wish Mr. Kratovil and his family well on their new journey.  While I expect that there will be severe, and even heated, disagreement over issues during the next two years I am obligated to acknowledge that Frank Kratovil fought a hard race.  He waged a good campaign.

I want to also thank Andy Harris for waging a campaign based on conservative principles.  While Frank Kratovil and his family will be in the prayers of Andy Harris and his family, both the Harris and Kratovil families will be in the prayers of both myself and my family.

This Week's DVD releases 11/11/2008

Dee,dee,dee! Among this weeks DVD releases is the uncensored 4th season of "Mind of Mencia" , as well as some other TV favorites...Read on...

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Theatrical Releases

• " Hellboy II: The Golden Army"-The big red guy is back! 120 minutes,rated PG-13,widescreen.
• " Star Wars: The Clone Wars"-Animated,98 minutes ,rated PG (for smoking seen in film,of all things!)
• "This Christmas"-Holiday themed drama/comedy,117 minutes,rated PG-13,widescreen

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DVD on TV

• "Mind of Mencia:Season Four:Uncensored"-4th season of Comedy Central hit,2 disc set,unrated
• "Little House on the Prairie-The Complete Television Series"-The entire series run of the NBC family drama primetime series starring Michael Landon
• "Night Gallery-Season Two"-5 disc set of the horror anthology series hosted by Rod Serling
• "7th Heaven:The Seventh Season"-5 disc set of WB drama
• "Scrubs:The Complete Seventh Season"-2 disc set of medical comedy
• "The Streets of San Francisco - Season Two, Volume Two"-DVD set

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Other releases on DVD this week

• "Walt Disney Treasures - The Mickey Mouse Club Presents Annette "-2 disc set
• "Smashing Pumpkins - If All Goes Wrong"-2 disc set
• "Sunset Boulevard (1950) - The Centennial Collection"-2 disc set
• "Walt Disney Treasures - The Chronological Donald (1951-1961)"-2 disc set
• "Sabrina (1954) - The Centennial Collection "-2 disc set
• "Roman Holiday (1953) - The Centennial Collection"-2 disc set
• "It Happened on 5th Avenue (1947)"-Black & White
• The Boys in the Band (1970)-widescreen

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Thats all for this week,folks! I plan on coming back each week to give you the "straight poop" on new releases.I have been away too long!Next week one of my favorites,"WALL*E" will be released!

Two Young Students Arrested Moments Ago In Salisbury

Two High School Students were arrested just moments ago on Rt. 50 on their way home in a School Bus. A fight broke out between this young man and young woman over a cell phone, believe it or not. With the Crisfield incident earlier this morning and now Wicomico County, our children are sure keeping the State Police and Sheriff's Departments quite busy. Young people sometimes make stupid choices but I'd bet big money these two will be friends again tomorrow. Hopefully we'll see a Press Release some time tomorrow with the full details.

GANNETT CONTINUES TO SLIDE

The Daily Times parent company - Gannett Corporation - trading symbol GCI.

This just in. Once again Gannett's stock price slid within striking distance of their all time record low. The stock price of GCI went as low as $9.08/Share today before ending slightly higher.
Their all time record low was set a few weeks ago when their stock price dropped to $8.49/Share. If the market continues its downward trend, Gannett might set a new record low within the next day or so. Just how low will Gannett go - who knows.

http://finance.google.com/finance?q=NYSE:GCI

FREEDOM is NOT FREE

Last night I attended a program at Mardela Middle and High School for Veterans. This is the 6th year that Mardela has put this program on. For the first five years, Mrs. Annette Henry put on the program and then she retired. For this year, she came out of retirement to once again put on a very special program that all veterans and attendees enjoyed as it touched us all.

Special guests that attended, greeted veterans and their families and said some kind words were Mrs. Guthrerie from the Cambridge Veteran's Outpatient clinic, Delegate Eckardt, Senator Colburn, and James A Adkins, Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Maryland. All of these guests shared some special stories and their connections to veterans that have fought in all of the wars from World War I, through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Mardela Middle High School Concert Choir led by Mr Jeffrey Baer led the audience with the National Anthem, and finished the program with "United We Stand" and "In Flanders Field". The presentation of the flag and the pledge of allegiance was wonderfully put on by the Junior ROTC. A wonderful assortment of "Musical Memories from WWII" was performed by the Mardela Middle High School Symphonic Band led by Mr Corey Boltz. My Boltz, playing trumpet and Mr. Baer, playing piano, then played their rendition of "God Bless America". Ending the program was Taylor Burns, senior Trumpet, playing "Taps".

Refreshments followed and I was able to speak to Senator Colburn and introduce him to my daughter Allison who he thanked for helping work the phones for the Andy Harris campaign.

The theme once again was Freedom is not Free which every American who ever served in the armed forces, and their families know first hand. When all the parades are over, when the marching bands stop playing, the veterans have to try and get back to a life that they will never be able to reclaim. The sights that are emblazoned in our eyes, the sounds that ring in our ears, the smells of death and suffering will always be their. Veterans live with memories that most people can't imagine. Usually by the time our veterans are 25, they have seen more, heard more, and smelled more death then anyone will ever go through their entire lives.

We live with those memories and we try our very hardest not to let these things affect the ones we love the most. We may get angry easier than most people, we may not be as friendly, and we may like to be by ourselves, but it is not because of anything that you have done. It is the price that we have paid to give you the freedoms that we all enjoy.

I thank Mardela Middle and High School for the wonderful program, I thank the special guests for the kind words and support, and I thank God that I was able to serve my country and do my small part to help our country remain strong and free and the example of what is good in our world. May God Bless us all!

Neighborhood Alert, A Message From Councilwoman Cohen

UPDATE: This just in from a loyal reader. "I CALLED SPD ABOUT THIS VEHICLE ON DATE SHOWN. TALL BLACK MAN WALKED DOWN SOMERSET AND NORTH ON RUSSELL."

Here are the reports I've received, in addition to the one Tim Spies sent us all.--Terry Cohen

Number One:

"We have had a large fancy white Chrysler with Virginia tags parked on N. Pinehurst, coming and going day & night. Actually, there are two identical white cars with Virginia tags. The one starting with ZDD is frequenting the brick house on N. Pinehurst - 506. The other starting with K is visiting the house at 504 SOUTH Pinehurst with all of the play equipment in the yard across from the school. This has been going on for about 3 weeks. XXXXXX
asked him why he was parking across the street from us, and he stated he did not want his wife to see it because she was attending a meeting at Pinehurst School, and he moved the vehicle. The neighbors have seen him come & go all night. He is average black man, with low cap & baggy pants. Car may not be his.
"It is important that if we see cars not belonging in the neighborhood, to ask our neighbors if they know whom might it belong to."

Number Two:
On October 2, 2008 at approximately 12:30 AM, a resident of Pinehurst Ave (near the campus of Salisbury University) observed a man peeping into her bedroom window.

The man was described as an "older" white male, approximately 5'9" tall, with balding hair. He wore large dark rimmed glasses and a polo shirt.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Salisbury Police Department at (410)548-3165, or the Salisbury University Police Department at (410)543-6222.

It's been reported to Salisbury police that several cars were broken into early this morning (the latest being at about 7:30) in the 700 and 800 blocks of Camden Avenue. All of the cars were parked in the owners' driveways. At least one vehicle was unlocked. Theft occurred in at least two of the break-ins. One victim saw the perpetrator in their vehicle and called police, describing the individual as follows:

Black male
5' 9" - 5' 10"
180 pounds
Brown hat
Brown jacket

If you have seen an individual fitting this description in or near the Camden neighborhood, please call the Salisbury Police Department at 410-749-5151.

To minimize the possibility of similar events occurring, all are urged to never leave their keys in their vehicles and to lock their car doors every time they leave their vehicles.

The Mayoral Race Is Heating Up

"I am excited that the field of candidates is growing in the mayor's race. On Saturday, November 15, 2008, 1:30 PM, at Chef Fred's in Salisbury, I will put forward my vision, steeped in the experience of being a neighborhood activist, as to what we can do as a community to revitalize our city. There will be plenty of time for debate. It is my hope that the community can be engaged in a positive campaign for change. All of the candidates owe the community this. It is my plan to run a campaign that does just that."

Thank you,

Jim Ireton

All Gave Some, Some Gave All

Andy Harris Conceds To Frank Kratovil

Senator Andy Harris has conceded to Congressman Elect Frank Kratovil in Maryland's 1st District Race.



While this was a tough campaign for both parties, final votes were within 1% of one and other and could call for an automatic recount.



I want to personally congratulate Frank Kratovil and his entire Staff for a well run campaign. It may not have been pretty but he got the job done and that's all that counts.

Everyone is at the Court House in Downtown Salisbury as we speak with quite a few of his supporters throughout his Campaign. I will follow up shortly with the formal outcome of this gathering and Andy's intentions in the future.

Obama Will Begin To "RULE" On Day One

This is very scary

The co-chair of Barack Obama's Transition Team, Valerie Jarrett, appeared on Meet the Press this weekend and used, shall we say, an interesting word to described what she thinks Barack Obama will be doing in January when he's officially sworn into office. She told Tom Brokaw that Obama will be ready to "rule" on day one. It's a word that reflects the worst fears that people have for Obama the "arrogant," the
"messiah," that imagines he's here to "rule" instead of govern.

Jarret told Brokaw that "given the daunting challenges that we face, it's important that president elect Obama is prepared to really take power and begin to rule day one."

Don't blame me

Pure Disgust With The Daily Slime

"Joe,

This morning I was reading The Daily Times online because I refuse to pay for their paper. The first story I read was an article in regards to the fatal accident involving a mother and her 4 young children. The two vehicles in the accident burst into flames, a total of six people perished. I'd like to think when a news organization submits a story for publication that the editor would take into consideration how the family and friends of the victims would feel.

In the article they had a comment stated by a bystander of the accident, I'm quoting what he said; "I basically hung out and watched them burn."

Why on Earth would The Daily Times feel the need to publish such a comment? That comment was published with total disregard to the family of the victims. That comment is uncalled for and should have never been published.

Thanks Joe."

Editors Note:

My guess is that the Daily Slime is doing anything they can to change more towards a Blog than an old school newspaper. However, they don't know how to do it and it will be a trial and error period until things get somewhat better. No one like change and IMHO I believe they'll fold. Times will tell. That's a sad story though.

Why Men Should Not Take Messages

New Singles Group

My Name is Kim Heath and I want to begin by telling you that I am one of those who love ya.

I need your help in getting the word out about a group I have started. It is a group for Singles called "Single Mingle". I want to tell you that I do work for The Fountains as a Administrative Assistant, but they do not put this on. I have tried to organize and put it together for area singles ages 40 - 60's. The Fountains sponsors us by allowing me to use a room to hold this at no charge & provides Thank goodness because then it would never of happened. We plan a date once a month and meet for Speed Dating, Dancing, Music by Freddy Burch, Hors d'oeuvres' & a Cash Bar.

We like people to RSVP at 410-749-5445, and then it will be $20.00 or if they show up it will be $25.00. This money pays for the DJ, Bartender, & Server that have to be there.

If you have any ideas or know of any singles 40 - 60's please ask them to join us on November 14th at 7pm at The Fountains.

Thank you

Kim

Major Fight At Crisfield High

There was a HUGE fight at Crisfield High this morning. Crisfield Police, the Sheriff's Department AND the State Police were brought in. There were at least 5 people arrested.

Veteran’s Day Ceremony To Be Held At the Wicomico County War Memorial

(Salisbury, MD) The Wicomico War Memorial Committee invites the community to join them in honoring our military veterans at a ceremony on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at 11:00am. The ceremony will take place at the Wicomico County War Memorial located directly in front of the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center at 500 Glen Avenue in Salisbury, MD 21804. In the case of rain, the ceremony will be moved inside the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

Local branches of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) and Ladies’ Auxiliary will take part in the ceremony, which is being coordinated by the Wicomico County War Memorial Committee. Members of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Department and the JROTC will also participate. The community is invited to attend.

Veteran’s Day, initially termed Armistice Day, was created to honor World War I veterans and celebrate the official ending of the First World War which occurred on November 11, 1918. After both World War II and the Korean War and at the urging of veterans service associations, Armistice Day was changed to Veteran’s Day and became a time to honor all American veterans of wars.

The Wicomico War Memorial at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is a fitting location for this ceremony as the Civic Center is itself a living war memorial to all veterans. At the outside Wicomico War Memorial, flags from each service branch, along with a United States, Maryland, Wicomico County and the POW-MIA flag now proudly fly over a brick wall displaying bronze plagues with the 187 names of Wicomico County’s fallen veterans from World War II and beyond. To learn more about the Wicomico County War Veterans Memorial and the men and women it was built to honor visit www.wicomicorecandparks.org/war_memorial.htm.

Lowest Gas Price Around

Our friend Jason sent us the following. "Gas at Princess Anne Exxon 1.94." SWEET!

Dr. Gittleman...What's Up With Your Attitude?

A Letter to the Editor:

"Does anyone know Dr. Gittleman (or Dr. G as he likes to refer to himself)? OMG, I can't believe he is still practicing medicine. He has to be the most rude person I've ever met, he has no sympathy for anyone, not that we ask for it, but every person I have met in the medical field has been compassionate to some extent....NOT HIM! I wouldn't complain, except I would like to hear other opinions. Two of my co-workers spouses were patients of his and have chosen to go elsewhere and I was at a dinner meeting Saturday evening and in final conversation his name came up and out of the ten people in our group 3 had been to him and had to find other primary care doctors. We do not have that many primary doctors in our area and should be grateful for the ones we do have but no can bare his presence. What is wrong with him? Someone please shed some light on it."

10 RULES FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER AT MY HOUSE

1. Don’t get in line asking questions about the food. “Who made the potato salad? Is it egg in there? Are the greens fresh? Is the meat in the greens turkey or pork? Who made the macaroni and cheese? What kind of pie is that? Who made it? Ask one more question and I will punch you in your mouth, knocking out all your fronts so you won’t be able to eat anything.

2. If you can’t walk walk because your leg is in a cast, sit your a$$ down until someone makes your plate for you. Dinner time is not the time for you to be independent. Nibble on them d*mn pecans and walnuts to hold you over until someone makes you a plate.

3. If you have kids under the age of twelve, I will escort their little asses to the basement and bring their food down to them. They are not gonna tear my d*mn house up this year. Tell them that they are not allowed upstairs until it’s time for Uncle Butchie to start telling family stories about their mommas and papas. If they come upstairs for any reason except for that they are bleeding to death, I will break a foot off in their a**es!

4. There is going to be one prayer for Thanksgiving dinner! JUST ONE! We do not care that you are thankful that your 13 year old daughter gave birth to a healthy baby or your nephew just got out of jail. Save that talk for somebody who gives a d*mn. The time limit for the prayer is one minute. If you are still talking after that one minute is up, you will feel something hard come across your lips and they will be swollen for approximately 20 minutes.

5. Finish everything on your plate before you go up for seconds! If you don’t, you will be cursed out and asked to stay your greedy a** home next year!

6. BRING YOUR OWN TUPPERWARE!! Don’t let me catch you fixing yourself a plate in my good Tupperware knowing d*mn well that I will never see it again! Furthermore, if you didn’t bring anything over, don’t let me catch you making a plate period or it will be a misunderstanding.

7. What you came with is what you should leave with!! Do not leave my house with anything that doesn’t belong to you. EVERYBODY WILL BE SUBJECTED TO A BODY SEARCH COMING AND GOING OUT OF MY DOMAIN!!!

8. Do not leave your kids so you can go hopping from house to house. This is not a DAYCARE CENTER! There will be a kid-parent roll call every ten minutes. Any parent that is not present at the time of roll call, your child will be put outside until you come and get him or her. After 24 hours, I will call the Dept. Of Social Services on your ignorant a**!!

9. BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM BEFORE YOU COME INTO TOWN!! There will be no sleeping over at my house! You are to come and eat dinner and take your a** home or to your hotel room. EVERYBODY GETS KICKED THE H*LL OUT AT 11:00 pm. You will get a 15 minute warning bell ring.

10. Last but not least! ONE PLATE PER PERSON!! This is not a soup kitchen. I am not trying to feed your family until Christmas dinner! You will be supervised when you fix your plate. Anything over the appropriate amount will be charged to you before you leave. There will be a cash register at the door. Thanks to Cousin Alfred and his greedy a** family, we now have a credit card machine! So VISA and MASTERCARD are now being accepted. NO FOOD STAMPS OR ACCESS CARDS

Change.Gov Scraps 25 Point Agenda Promises

Over the weekend Change.gov, Obamas website that outlined his position was drastically changed.
During the campaign he had a very specific detailed 25 item agenda that he promised to 'Change'.
This specific list of promises has been changed to a very vague paragraph stating his mission “to revive the economy, to fix our health care, education, and social security systems, to define a clear path to energy independence, to end the war in Iraq responsibly and finish our mission in Afghanistan, and to work with our allies to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, among many other domestic and foreign policy objectives.”
Gone are the promises on how an Obama administration would handle 25 different agenda items - everything from Iraq and immigration to taxes and urban policy - all items laid out on his campaign Web site, www.BarackObama.com.

I wonder just what else is going to 'Change'?

A Pittance Of Time

This is a video EVERYONE in the entire World should see. God Bless America! Get out the tissues Ladies!