Notes from the Feb. 12 Meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education
The Wicomico County Board of Education at its monthly meeting Thursday, Feb. 12, approved on first reading a revision to the school system’s Code of Conduct and announced progress on the selection of a site for the relocation of Bennett Middle School.
The Code of Conduct lays out in detail the rights and responsibilities of everyone from students to the superintendent with regard to conduct. It also explains the appeals process for disciplinary decisions, and lists disciplinary offenses and penalties. A draft of the Wicomico County Public School System Code of Conduct is posted on the Board’s web site at www.wcboe.org for review, and public input may be made by e-mail to comments@wcboe.org, or by mail to Board of Education of Wicomico County, PO Box 1538, Salisbury MD 21802.
Second reading and a final vote are planned for the March 10 Board meeting. If the revised Code of Conduct is approved, it would be implemented for the 2009-2010 school year, with public meetings over the summer to acquaint everyone in the community with the new Code of Conduct.
In other news, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen announced that the Board of Education has signed six-month purchase options on two properties for the relocation of Bennett Middle School. Both properties are located within the Bennett Middle attendance area (in the city of Fruitland and the Snow Hill Road area) and cover approximately 34 acres each.
The school system is currently conducting due diligence on the primary property in cooperation with the state clearinghouse for the evaluation of school property sites. Wicomico County has already provided funds through its capital bond for the acquisition of the final selected property.
During the Feb. 12 meeting the Board of Education also:
Moment of Silence
Observed a moment of silence in memory of Anitra Pirkle, a Wicomico High School graduate, and Tyrone Hitchens, custodian at Pittsville Elementary and Middle, both of whom died in January.
Superintendent’s Report
Heard from Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen that:
• Information for the fiscal 2010 budget continues to trickle in from the state and national level, and that everyone should “stay tuned” for an interesting and challenging budget process. The Wicomico school system is letting elected officials know that it has a number of “shovel-ready” projects that could be done if funds become available. Discussions about insurance for employees and post-employment benefits for retirees are ongoing.
• In capital plans, Wicomico is waiting to hear the result of its appeal to the Board of Public Works for full fiscal 2010 funding for the James M. Bennett High replacement project, funding for the HVAC project at Northwestern Elementary, and planning approval for the relocated Bennett Middle School.
• Meetings are ongoing with Wor-Wic Community College and the Maryland State Department of Education for a transition in the Adult Basic Education program planned for July 1, 2010. Other teams are meeting on the grade point average requirement for participation in extracurricular activities, and on educational leadership internships with Salisbury University.
• Plans are under way for a massive MSDE survey of teachers on school climate. Wicomico will encourage its teachers to participate, and is looking at doing its own surveys of teachers, staff, students and families to compile data for decision-making.
• Wicomico is eagerly awaiting results from the January High School Assessment (HSA) retest. Most students have met the state’s HSA requirement for graduation, and schools will continue to work closely with those students who have not yet met the requirement.
• The next Superintendent’s Open Door session will take place from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at the Superintendent’s Office in the Board of Education, Mt. Hermon Road and Long Avenue, Salisbury. Anyone who would like to have a one-on-one conversation with the superintendent is invited to come at that time. For information call 410-677-4495.
• There is now a Superintendent’s Video Message on the Board’s web site at http://www.wcboe.org/BOE/Parents/?view=BOE/Superintendent
Reports
Heard the monthly student reports from the four high schools, approved the monthly personnel report for certificated employees, received for information the monthly report for classified employees, and received the monthly update on grant applications. Since July 1, Wicomico and its schools and programs have applied for 53 grants totaling $955,893, with $785,583 granted.
Awards and Scholarships
Approved the Beacon of Light Humanitarian/Community Service Award, from the Beacon of Light Seventh Day Adventist Church, for a graduating senior with a documented community service record of 110 or more hours. A $1,000 check will be made payable to the student’s college for expenses. The Board also approved the Roger Welch Memorial Scholarship, a $250 annual award in memory of the late carpentry instructor. The honoree will be a graduating senior enrolled in the Parkside CTE carpentry program, and the $250 scholarship may be used for educational and/or vocational expenses. Both awards will be listed in the Scholarship Booklet that is available in school guidance offices and on the Board’s web site at http://www.wcboe.org/resources/pdf/ScholarshipBooklet.pdf
Textbook Supplement and Curriculum
Approved on first and final reading a supplement to the National Center for Construction Education & research textbooks used for many 11th grade students at the Parkside Career & Technology Education. The supplement is called “Your Role in the Green Environment.” The Board also approved a FLEX (Foreign Language Exploratory) curriculum revision for middle schools.
Bus Contracts
Awarded a spare bus contract to Bernard James, assigned the contract for Bus 64 to F.L.C. Massey (Freddy Massey), and transferred the contract for Bus 4 from Phyllis A. Esham to Esham Bus Service Inc. The Board also approved a bus replacement schedule for 18 buses for fiscal 2010.
Bid
Awarded the contract for student agendas for 2009-2010 to Premier Agendas Inc. as the low responsive and responsible bidder. The contract value to provide agendas for all Wicomico students is valued at approximately $60,000.
Budget Transfers
Approved budget transfers for the month of February, including $30,676 in transfers between category (over $1,000, requiring county approval), $3,581 in transfers between category of less than $1,000, and $35,545 in transfers within category requiring only Board approval.
Board Member Report
Heard from Board member Brian Kilgore that his son is spearheading a campaign at North Salisbury Elementary called Thank America’s Soldiers, and that contributions to that effort are welcome from anyone who wants to give. Items will be collected through March 1 and will then be mailed to soldiers in Afghanistan. Call North Salisbury at 410-677-5807 for information.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Horrible Accident Accident This Morning In Fruitland
An elderly woman in her late 70's was walking into the Fruitland Post Office when another elderly man in his late 70's was pulling up to the front of the Post Office in his pickup truck. Out of nowhere the truck lunged forward pinning the elderly woman up against the wall, crushing her pelvis and one of her legs. There were no internal injuries.
The Fruitland Police are not sure if this was a mechanical error or driver error but I'm told the victim is in critical condition and in surgery as we speak. The Fire Department, (directly across the street) happened to be holding a function today so they had plenty of people on hand to quickly assist and rush her to the Hospital.
We'll see if the FPD can update us on her condition.
The Fruitland Police are not sure if this was a mechanical error or driver error but I'm told the victim is in critical condition and in surgery as we speak. The Fire Department, (directly across the street) happened to be holding a function today so they had plenty of people on hand to quickly assist and rush her to the Hospital.
We'll see if the FPD can update us on her condition.
I'm Lost, Can You Help Me Find My Home?
Photo 1: #5104, Shep/husky mix, female, older dog, found on Pennsylvania Ave in Delmar
Photo 2: #5109, Lab, neutered male, chocolate, found on Main St, Mardela
Photo 3: #5129, Lab, neutered male, yellow, found at University Park Apartments
Photo 4: #5126, Boxer, spayed female, reddish/brown, found in Cypress Swamp in Whaleyville area
Photo 6: #5117, Golden/lab mix, female, found at Fed ExWe're ALL strays who wandered away from home. Please call me at the Humane Society and come get me. 410-749-7603
Stimulus Package PASSES! Kratovil Flip Flops!
FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 70
(Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined)
H R 1 YEA-AND-NAY 13-Feb-2009 2:24 PM
QUESTION: On Agreeing to the Conference Report
BILL TITLE: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending 2009
Yeas Nays PRES NV
Democratic 246 7 1 1
Republican 176 2
Independent
TOTALS 246 183 1 3
KRATOVIL VOTED YEA
(Democrats in roman; Republicans in italic; Independents underlined)
H R 1 YEA-AND-NAY 13-Feb-2009 2:24 PM
QUESTION: On Agreeing to the Conference Report
BILL TITLE: Making supplemental appropriations for fiscal year ending 2009
Yeas Nays PRES NV
Democratic 246 7 1 1
Republican 176 2
Independent
TOTALS 246 183 1 3
KRATOVIL VOTED YEA
Read More HERE.
Kratovil voted against it and then voted for it. The Daily Times was so proud of him for being independent but clearly this is not the case. Is he independent, or mixed up? Obviously Pelosi has a strong hold on him. Money speaks louder than constituents!
The Daily Times Gets Hate Calls
"To Our Customers
Thursday’s The Daily Times
inadvertently listed the Sunday
single-copy price of $1.25,
instead of the correct weekday
price of 75 cents. The weekday
single-copy price will remain
75 cents. The Daily Times
regrets the confusion this error
may have caused its
customers."
Thursday’s The Daily Times
inadvertently listed the Sunday
single-copy price of $1.25,
instead of the correct weekday
price of 75 cents. The weekday
single-copy price will remain
75 cents. The Daily Times
regrets the confusion this error
may have caused its
customers."
Today's front page of the Daily Times has this little blurb apologizing for an alleged error charging Customers 50 cents more than the regular daily price. While I haven't been able to locate anything else in reference to this statement, what about all those Customers that paid the extra money for the paper? Will they be given a refund?
I asked this question to someone who works at the Daily Times and they said, "They can come to the Office and we'll refund their money." Well, not for nothing, but, it will cost more than 50 cents to drive there and back. I then said, you know darned well that WaWa and many other locations never give you a receipt for what you've purchased, so how will they get refunded? They replied, they just need to come to the Office.
Honest mistake or not, the Daily Times fee practices, (according to many who have commented here before) allegedly aren't that great. I was also told their phone was ringing off the hook all day with hate calls. That doesn't surprise me one bit. All I can tell you is, they have laid off so many people and overwhelmed their current Staff that mistakes like this are bound to happen and continue.
What do YOU think happened?
Do you think they were trying to raise their price and when they got slammed with calls they backed down?
Do you think someone made this error by accident, yet it has never happened before in the past?
Do you think they were doing it to get some free Press?
Two final questions.
Was this the final straw that broke the Camel's back and you cancelled your subscription or stopped purchasing the paper because of this mistake?
Finally, did YOU get a REFUND?
HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER
Don't forget tomorrow's "HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER" at 9:00 AM sharp. This week will deliver Part II of African-American History in Salisbury. It's pre posted and ready to go and I have to tell you, this is the best one George has delivered to date. Several photos and incredible information. What a gem this guy is!
Friday, 2/13. Today is . . .
Blame Someone Else Day
On the first Friday the 13th of every year (since 1982), "Blame Someone Else Day" is celebrated.
Anne Moeller of Clio, Michigan created this day back in 1982. Anne's alarm clock did not ring that fatefull morning, which resulted in a chain of lateness and chaos rittled with excuses all day. She spent the day blaming everything from her alarm clock to flat tires to traffic jams to excuse her tardiness to all of her appointments.
So, join in on the fun today. Who do you want to point the finger to? Any WHY?
Do You Remember?
Remember the big media flap about Sarah Palin's dress?
Americans! Where are you? Are you awake?
We haven't heard any comments from media on "Queen Madam" Pelosi's snit about having to ride home in the small private, economy jet that comes with the Speaker's job. Remember how Madame Pelosi was so aggravated that this little jet had to refuel while transporting her to California everyweek? Remember that she insisted on a luxurious 200 seat jet to fly her to California nonstop, instead?
Americans! Where are you? Are you awake?
We haven't heard any comments from media on "Queen Madam" Pelosi's snit about having to ride home in the small private, economy jet that comes with the Speaker's job. Remember how Madame Pelosi was so aggravated that this little jet had to refuel while transporting her to California everyweek? Remember that she insisted on a luxurious 200 seat jet to fly her to California nonstop, instead?
Hello Folks! Are you awake?
Washington legislators who observed the Madam's Big Fat jet grinned with glee as Joe The Plumber informed all of us that Na ncy's luxury Jet will require hard working American taxpayers, to buy thousands of gallons of expensive jet fuel every week. She only works 3 days a weekbut her gas guzzler luxury jet flights home, to California, costs to taxpayers $60,000 one way! As Joe noted, 'Unfortunately we have to pay to bring her back on Monday night,' so there goes another $60,000. (and everyone though CEO pampering was unreal)!!
Folks, that is $480,000 per month or an annual cost to taxpayers of $5,760,000. And she complains about the cost of the war?!? She "could" take the smaller jet which she says would cramp her style -- but since her flying in style takes precedence over war costs -- what do you say?
Military families in this country do without while this woman, who heads up the most do-nothing Congress in the history of our country, spends lavishly to fly herself and associates to and from California every week. Does that burn you, too?
Madame Pelosi expects you and I to conserv e our carbon footprint by driving smaller cars and buying a bicycle pump to over-inflate our tires for better economy while she and her hypocrite cohorts waste tax payer dollars. Ticks you off, too?
Please keep this circulating and let's join Joe bringing their "pork barrell" spending toAmerican's attention to make a difference in how Congress spends our hard earned money through their "personal waste" and "ear marks".
Washington legislators who observed the Madam's Big Fat jet grinned with glee as Joe The Plumber informed all of us that Na ncy's luxury Jet will require hard working American taxpayers, to buy thousands of gallons of expensive jet fuel every week. She only works 3 days a weekbut her gas guzzler luxury jet flights home, to California, costs to taxpayers $60,000 one way! As Joe noted, 'Unfortunately we have to pay to bring her back on Monday night,' so there goes another $60,000. (and everyone though CEO pampering was unreal)!!
Folks, that is $480,000 per month or an annual cost to taxpayers of $5,760,000. And she complains about the cost of the war?!? She "could" take the smaller jet which she says would cramp her style -- but since her flying in style takes precedence over war costs -- what do you say?
Military families in this country do without while this woman, who heads up the most do-nothing Congress in the history of our country, spends lavishly to fly herself and associates to and from California every week. Does that burn you, too?
Madame Pelosi expects you and I to conserv e our carbon footprint by driving smaller cars and buying a bicycle pump to over-inflate our tires for better economy while she and her hypocrite cohorts waste tax payer dollars. Ticks you off, too?
Please keep this circulating and let's join Joe bringing their "pork barrell" spending to
Influenza Breakout?
"Joe,
My wife had heard that there has been an outbreak of influenza in the Maryland, Delaware area. It was said that the area hospitals are packed with kids who have it and they are now sending kids to Baltimore because the hospital rooms are filled. Have you heard anything about this?"
While it's difficult to get answers to a question like this, perhaps our readers can let us know if they have heard anything about it.
My wife had heard that there has been an outbreak of influenza in the Maryland, Delaware area. It was said that the area hospitals are packed with kids who have it and they are now sending kids to Baltimore because the hospital rooms are filled. Have you heard anything about this?"
While it's difficult to get answers to a question like this, perhaps our readers can let us know if they have heard anything about it.
IT’S NOW OFFICIAL: THE BODA-COMEGYS-SHIELDS TICKET
The candidate forum on February 12 that was sponsored by the local NAACP organization was time well spent. Orville Penn asked significant (and some tough) questions and promoted interchange, especially among mayoral candidates Comegys and Ireton. There were two highlights of the forum, which was held at the First Baptist Church.
The first occurred when another mayoral candidate, Bob Caldwell, arrived late because he had been delayed by a minor car accident while on his way to the forum. It seems that Superman can be slowed but not stopped.
The second happened later, when Mr. Penn asked the candidates for City Council who they preferred to become the next mayor. Both Shanie Shields (Dist. 1) and Muir Boda (Dist. 2) responded that they were supporting Gary Comegys. Tim Chaney (Dist. 1) said that he supports Jim Ireton. Cynthia Polk (Dist. 1) and Debbie Campbell (Dist. 2) indicated that they were not supporting any mayoral candidate.
So, anyone who feels that the Council majority has served well can vote for Mr. Comegys as mayor and also for the same type of Council majority to do his bidding like the current majority (Comegys, Shields and Smith) have done for Barrie Tilghman. As reported here on Salisbury News several days ago, the Boda-Comegys-Shields ticket is being promoted by one of Salisbury’s more notorious landlords (Richard Insley).
The surprise of the forum was Cynthia Polk – an attractive and articulate lady who seems to have a good grasp of things. With both her and Tim Chaney as opponents, Shanie Shields may be in for disappointment at the primary election on March 3rd.
And, facing both Jim Ireton and Bob Caldwell, the road could be rough for Gary Comegys, despite Richard Insley’s seal of approval letter to his tenants, even if Mr. Comegys survives the primary.
Kudos to the NAACP for sponsoring the event and also to the First Baptist Church, a very impressive venue, for hosting it.
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Good Luck. Have a nice weekend.
RICHARD INSLEY HAS ANOTHER YEAR LEFT ON SALISBURY'S HOUSING BOARD
That's good news or bad news depending on how you look at it. He was
reappointed to that Board by the City Council, pursuant to nomination by Barrie
Tilghman, on September 25, 2006 -- the vote was 4 (Dunn, Comegys, Cathcart &
Shields) to 1 (Campbell). Here's the minute from that meeting:
Mrs. Cathcart moved and Mrs. Shields seconded to approve the Consent Agenda.
City Clerk Brenda Colegrove presented the following items:
1. Resolution No. 1441 - reappointments of Christopher Nunzio and John Presburg
to the Traffic and Safety Advisory Committee for a term ending July 2008.
2. Resolution No. 1442 - reappointment of Richard Insley to the Housing Board
of Adjustments and Appeals for a term ending April 2010.
3. Resolution No. 1443 - reappointments of William Ahtes and Carol Wright to
the Central City District Commission for a term ending September 2008.
Following a discussion concerning Mr. Insley’s reappointment to the Housing
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Mrs. Campbell moved to postpone Resolution
No. 1442 for discussion at a work session. The motion died for lack of a
second. The Consent Agenda passed on a 4-1 vote with Mrs. Campbell voting nay.
If Comegys becomes our next mayor, Insley's reappointment for another term on
the Board is guaranteed.
Local Artist Stops By The Humane Society
"Hi Joe,
Our day got off to an incredible start...these photos are of a 125 pound carving of a dog that a man named Tommy Wynn. In the photos, he is on the right. The man and woman on the left are Mr. & Mrs. John Riggin and their dog, Cypress, who was adopted from us.
The carving was donated by Mr. & Mrs. Riggin and Mr. Wynn. The wood is walnut and as you can see, it is beautiful. Mr. Wynn is going to have a base carved for us in about 3 weeks but in the meantime, it is on a table in our lobby for all to see and admire when they come through our doors. Not a bad way to start the day, huh? If you could, would you mind posting one of the photos for us? Thanks.
Linda"
So you're telling me animals are flying through the Humane Society so fast, Tommy is now carving them to keep up with demand? Linda, I know Tommy well, he's a wonderful man with a passion for his art like I've never seen before. His talent is second to none and we have done three pieces on his work before this. You're in good company when you're with Tommy Wynn. NOW GET OUT THERE AND GET SOME MORE ANIMALS. LOL
Baltimore Sun Closing 3 Locations
BALTIMORE - A union leader says The Baltimore Sun will move its suburban bureau employees to its downtown Baltimore office and also plans to reduce its staff again.
Brent Jones, a Sun reporter and a unit chairman with the Washington-Baltimore Newspaper Guild, says Sun Editor J. Montgomery Cook announced the moves Thursday afternoon at a staff meeting.
Cook and a Sun spokeswoman did not immediately return messages seeking comment.
Jones says about 15 suburban reporters and editors will move downtown. He says the newspaper is ending lease agreements for its office space in Anne Arundel, Howard and Baltimore counties.
It's not clear how many people will lose their jobs in the next round of staff reductions.
The Sun is owned by Chicago-based Tribune Co., which filed for bankruptcy in December.
Killer Bee Hives Found In Utah
By MIKE STARKSALT LAKE CITY (Feb. 12) - Africanized honey bees have been found for the first time in the Beehive State. The bees, long the subject of lore as "killer bees," were recently discovered in Utah's Washington and Kane counties, the state Department of Agriculture said Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that seven hives — three in the wild and four managed by private beekeepers — contained Africanized bees. The hives have since been destroyed.
GO HERE to read more.
Discount Available On Boater Safety Course
(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism is now offering a discount when you sign up and pay for any of its Boater Safety classes by March 1st. If done before March 1st, registration is only $20. Classes are available each month from March until the end of June. The class is mandatory for those wishing to operate a numbered or documented vessel in Maryland waters.
In order to complete the course, a written test will be given at the end of each class. Those who pass will receive a certificate of boating safety education.
Advanced registration is required for this course. Stop by the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office open Monday-Friday 8am-5PM or go online at http://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/ to register. For more information regarding the Boating Safety Course, please call 410-548-4900 ext. 113 or e-mail kmcinturff@wicomicocounty.org.
In order to complete the course, a written test will be given at the end of each class. Those who pass will receive a certificate of boating safety education.
Advanced registration is required for this course. Stop by the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office open Monday-Friday 8am-5PM or go online at http://www.wicomicorecandparks.org/ to register. For more information regarding the Boating Safety Course, please call 410-548-4900 ext. 113 or e-mail kmcinturff@wicomicocounty.org.
The Boater Safety Courses are three night (Tues, Wed & Thurs)sessions from 6pm to 9pm. I do not believe there is an age limit.Online registration should be up at Active.com (linked from the home page of wicomicorecandparks.org) by the end of next week. In the meantime you can register in person at the Box Office at the Civic Center or call Karen at 410-548-4900 x113 for more information.
Boy Offered Plea Deal In Double Murder, Could Avoid Jail
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona — A 9-year-old charged with killing his father and another man has been offered a plea deal that would spare him any jail time, his attorney said Thursday.
The St. Johns boy is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Feb. 19. Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer said his client still must accept the deal.
Brewer declined to offer specifics, including what plea the boy could enter and whether it would involve the two counts of premeditated murder he faces.
"We believe this agreement addresses any potential needs out there as well as secures he does not get messed up going to juvenile corrections, or adult prison for that manner," Brewer said.
More Here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,492047,00.html
The St. Johns boy is scheduled for a change of plea hearing on Feb. 19. Defense attorney Benjamin Brewer said his client still must accept the deal.
Brewer declined to offer specifics, including what plea the boy could enter and whether it would involve the two counts of premeditated murder he faces.
"We believe this agreement addresses any potential needs out there as well as secures he does not get messed up going to juvenile corrections, or adult prison for that manner," Brewer said.
More Here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,492047,00.html
AGELESS WIT AND OBSERVATIONS
"If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed."
...Mark Twain
Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress....But then I repeat myself.
...Mark Twain
I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
...Winston Churchill
A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
...George Bernard Shaw
Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
...James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.
...Douglas Casey, Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University
Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
...P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else.
...Frederic Bastiat, Economist (1801-1850)
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
...Ronald Reagan (1986)
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
...Will Rogers
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it's free!
...P.J. O'Rourke
In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other.
...Voltaire (1764)
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!
...Pericles (430 B.C.)
No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session
...Mark Twain (1866)
Talk is cheap...except when Congress does it.
...Unknown
The government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other.
...Ronald Reagan
The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
...Mark Twain
There is no distinctly Native American criminal class...save Congress.
...Mark Twain
What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
...Edward Langley, Artist (1928 - 1995)
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have....
Thomas Jefferson
...Mark Twain
Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress....But then I repeat myself.
...Mark Twain
I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
...Winston Churchill
A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul.
...George Bernard Shaw
Democracy must be something more than two wolves and a sheep voting on what to have for dinner.
...James Bovard, Civil Libertarian (1994)
Foreign aid might be defined as a transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.
...Douglas Casey, Classmate of Bill Clinton at Georgetown University
Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.
...P.J. O'Rourke, Civil Libertarian
Government is the great fiction, through which everybody endeavors to live at the expense of everybody else.
...Frederic Bastiat, Economist (1801-1850)
Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases:
If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
...Ronald Reagan (1986)
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.
...Will Rogers
If you think health care is expensive now, wait until you see what it costs when it's free!
...P.J. O'Rourke
In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one party of the citizens to give to the other.
...Voltaire (1764)
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you!
...Pericles (430 B.C.)
No man's life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session
...Mark Twain (1866)
Talk is cheap...except when Congress does it.
...Unknown
The government is like a baby's alimentary canal, with a happy appetite at one end and no responsibility at the other.
...Ronald Reagan
The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.
...Mark Twain
There is no distinctly Native American criminal class...save Congress.
...Mark Twain
What this country needs are more unemployed politicians.
...Edward Langley, Artist (1928 - 1995)
A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have....
Thomas Jefferson
Learn What Cops Are Thinking When They Pull You Over
By KEVIN RANSOMMost of us have been stopped by a police officer at some point, usually for a minor infraction like speeding or an expired registration. And of course, all of us have seen movie and TV depictions of the cop who is stoic but unfailingly polite as he hands out a $200 ticket.
But anyone who follows the news knows that such stops can sometimes be fraught with peril for the police officer or state trooper -- because they never know when a seemingly routine traffic stop could lead to trouble, or even violence.
So we talked to one retired state trooper to get a better sense of what actually happens at a traffic stop from the cop's point of view -- "the anatomy of a traffic stop," if you will.
GO HERE to read more.
Tim Chaney Will Make An Excellent City Councilman
I would like to encourage all registered voters in Salisbury to vote on March 3.
Tim Chaney will make an excellent councilman for District 1. He cares about his district and all residents of Salisbury.
Chaney is a hard-working "Joe" who will be a watchdog for the city of Salisbury. He will speak at meetings, ask questions and watch the spending of taxpayers' money; he will have done his "homework."
Your vote for Chaney will be for the betterment of Salisbury. He owes no political favors. His only agenda will be to improve living on beautiful Delmarva.
Nanci C. Whiteley
Salisbury
"Working Together For Children"
February Edition of "Working Together for Children" Now Airing on PAC 14
The February edition of "Working Together for Children" is now airing on PAC 14 (Comcast Channel 14), with upcoming showings at 6:30 tonight (Thursday) and noon Saturday.
This month's show features the Jan. 20 Awards & Recognitions Night, Presidential Inauguration learning activities, the Reflections Art Program put on by the Wicomico County Council of PTAs, and the James M. Bennett High Step Team that appeared on national television.
"Working Together for Children" airs regularly at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and noon Saturdays; visit pac14.org for additional times. PAC 14 also streams its programming live on its web site at www.pac14.org, so viewers can visit the web site to "tune in" on line when the show is on the air. DVDs of many past "Working Together" shows are now available at the Wicomico Public Library.
"Working Together for Children" is produced monthly by the Wicomico County Public Schools for broadcast to the community on PAC 14. "Working Together" was honored with a 2007 Hometown Video Award from the Alliance for Community Media in the Educational Profile category (nonprofessional production).
The February edition of "Working Together for Children" is now airing on PAC 14 (Comcast Channel 14), with upcoming showings at 6:30 tonight (Thursday) and noon Saturday.
This month's show features the Jan. 20 Awards & Recognitions Night, Presidential Inauguration learning activities, the Reflections Art Program put on by the Wicomico County Council of PTAs, and the James M. Bennett High Step Team that appeared on national television.
"Working Together for Children" airs regularly at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays and noon Saturdays; visit pac14.org for additional times. PAC 14 also streams its programming live on its web site at www.pac14.org, so viewers can visit the web site to "tune in" on line when the show is on the air. DVDs of many past "Working Together" shows are now available at the Wicomico Public Library.
"Working Together for Children" is produced monthly by the Wicomico County Public Schools for broadcast to the community on PAC 14. "Working Together" was honored with a 2007 Hometown Video Award from the Alliance for Community Media in the Educational Profile category (nonprofessional production).
PWR Responds To Daily Times Article
Pocomoke Wildlife Rehabilitation regrets that the Daily Times found it necessary to issue this article without fully investigating all the circumstances and interviewing James Stanley. PWR after receiving information that the article was already written despite assurances recorded with the reporter was forced to seek a Protective Order from the State of Maryland denying the reporter harassment and the ability to print any information in regards to the story. This Court Order was granted at 4:00 pm on February 4, 2009 in the Wicomico District Court. Service then was completed and notification was presented to the editors of the Worcester County Times and the Parent paper the Daily Times in Salisbury, MD.
The newspaper despite the order decided to risk contempt, imprisonment and fines to go ahead and issue the article. The article was repeated February 13, 2009 in the Daily Times.
PWR stands by its claims that the information is untrue. The Times primary source is currently under investigation for Cyber stalking, harassment and issuing a Death Threat to Mr. Stanley.
Another hearing is scheduled in Wicomico District Court on Tuesday February 10 at 9:30 am for further matters and a permanent order against the reporter Jenny Hopkinson and the Worcester County Times.
While the hearing was concluded and while the Death Threats did not come directly from the reporter but from her sources there is not convincing evidence to continue the protective order. This matter is under appeal currently.
The Birds the paper describes were in a compost pit left behind as per Department of Agriculture specifications from an illness that occurred in October 2008 in which 14 birds were infected. The Department of Agriculture's Nanticoke Lab in Salisbury had itself killed 2 of the birds for testing and found the diseases and response for PWR. These all are Domestic Birds and not under the control of the Department of Natural Resources. DNR only controls wild animals. DNR was at the property when PWR moved its animals to its new location. It found at that time there were no animals under its jurisdiction and left the property as it was not required to remain.
The newspaper despite the order decided to risk contempt, imprisonment and fines to go ahead and issue the article. The article was repeated February 13, 2009 in the Daily Times.
PWR stands by its claims that the information is untrue. The Times primary source is currently under investigation for Cyber stalking, harassment and issuing a Death Threat to Mr. Stanley.
Another hearing is scheduled in Wicomico District Court on Tuesday February 10 at 9:30 am for further matters and a permanent order against the reporter Jenny Hopkinson and the Worcester County Times.
While the hearing was concluded and while the Death Threats did not come directly from the reporter but from her sources there is not convincing evidence to continue the protective order. This matter is under appeal currently.
The Birds the paper describes were in a compost pit left behind as per Department of Agriculture specifications from an illness that occurred in October 2008 in which 14 birds were infected. The Department of Agriculture's Nanticoke Lab in Salisbury had itself killed 2 of the birds for testing and found the diseases and response for PWR. These all are Domestic Birds and not under the control of the Department of Natural Resources. DNR only controls wild animals. DNR was at the property when PWR moved its animals to its new location. It found at that time there were no animals under its jurisdiction and left the property as it was not required to remain.
49 Killed In New York Plane Crash
By JOHN WAWROW, AP
CLARENCE, N.Y. (Feb. 13) -- A commuter plane "basically dove" into a house while coming in for a landing outside Buffalo, sparking a fiery explosion and killing all 48 people on board and one person on the ground.
GO HERE to see more.
CLARENCE, N.Y. (Feb. 13) -- A commuter plane "basically dove" into a house while coming in for a landing outside Buffalo, sparking a fiery explosion and killing all 48 people on board and one person on the ground.
GO HERE to see more.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
New Law Would Regulate Maryland Puppy Mills
SALISBURY, Md.- Maryland lawmakers want to shut down puppy mills. Currently, the state has no laws to regulate puppy mills.
A new regulation will cap at 50 the number of dogs, over the age of 4 months, that breeders can have at one time. It will also establish size limits for enclosures and enact exercise equipment requirements for breeders with more than 10 dogs.
GO HERE to WBOC to see more.
A new regulation will cap at 50 the number of dogs, over the age of 4 months, that breeders can have at one time. It will also establish size limits for enclosures and enact exercise equipment requirements for breeders with more than 10 dogs.
GO HERE to WBOC to see more.
Americans Are Arming Themselves -- Why?
In case you have not noticed… Americans are arming themselves. Sales of those rifles the liberals like to refer to as “assault rifles” are so brisk, nationwide, that they are back-ordered for weeks and, in some cases, even months…
(In the event you are unfamiliar with the term “Assault Rifle"… the common definition, by liberals and “gun-grabbers” of an assault rifle, is… a rifle that One: Looks scary” and Two: Holds more than five rounds!)
Two Sentz should also take a look at this. Read more HERE.
(In the event you are unfamiliar with the term “Assault Rifle"… the common definition, by liberals and “gun-grabbers” of an assault rifle, is… a rifle that One: Looks scary” and Two: Holds more than five rounds!)
Two Sentz should also take a look at this. Read more HERE.
Do YOU Remember This Ladder Truck Post?
Friday, January 16, 2009
Is It Just Me?
Or are you getting the feeling we're catching this scene far too often lately? Watch your wallets Folks because you can expect the SFD to come to Council asking for even more perks. I heard the new Fire Trucks were coming in this week and that the bid on the old Ladder truck is at $3,500.00? The tools alone on that Ladder Truck are worth more than $35,000.00!!!!! Pittsville thinks they'll be able to get that Truck for $5,000.00, according to one commenter.
So how do YOU feel about selling a Ladder Truck probably worth $30,000.00 to $40,000.00 for just $5,000.00? Here's another thing I find QUITE INTERESTING! How does ANYONE, (including me) know that the sealed bids were up to $3,500.00????? Let's see if I can put two and two together. Paul Wilber is the attorney for the City of Salisbury, right? Isn't Paul Wilber the attorney for Pittsville too? I'm not suggesting Mr. Wilber has anything to do with it but that's the first thing that came to my mind, how about you?
I used my Gary Comegys Crystal Ball on this one Folks and I was off by $500.00!!!! That's right, the Pittsville Fire Department did in fact win the sealed bid, (Yeah Right, ROTFLMAO sealed my butt) for a grand total of, $5,500.00!!!!!! That's right, a Ladder Truck valued at least $35,000.00 to $40,000.00 as it sits mysteriously sold for almost exactly what I had stated it would sell for, YET I'M NOT A FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPERT.
Will you read a story like this in the Daily Times? Heck no you won't. These Clowns just royally screwed the Taxpayers once again and I mean BIG this time. Let me just break down some of the features this Ladder Truck provided. 700 feet of 3" hoses worth a lot of money. Nozzle's, fans, cords, portable lights, a generator worth $3,000.00, a K12 saw 4 months old worth $2,000.00, ladder belts, axes, tools, too much to mention here as the list just goes on and on. Clearly the truck itself is worth some pretty big numbers, but so what, right?
Chief See and Deputy Chief Gordy say we live in a "throw away society," and they have just proven so. Now, do we blame Pittsville for such a steal of a deal, nope. Do we blame the Salisbury Firefighters for giving away such a vehicle for peanuts, nope. It's all See & Gordy. No reason to punish the Firefighters, they had absolutely nothing to do with the, (COUGH BS) sealed bids. Just remember Mr. Comegys, the next time you throw out that old saying of yours, "I wish I had a crystal ball," know you can always turn to me and I'll be within $500.00.
Oh, so everyone knows as well, that Fire Truck with the blown engine sitting at the old Training Center that they didn't want to fix, they sold that to a Pierce Dealership in Middletown, Delaware for next to nothing too. I know I offered $2,500.00 for it so place in the woods at my home at least a year and a half ago for my Grandson to play on. Let's just see what they gave that puppy away for because I will find out. In fact, I'm reaching out to the Mayor and City Council to inform me of just how much money they sold it for. I'll even throw in two jars of Vaseline for See & Gordy.
The next time they should try the Salisbury News Classified Ads because I can guarantee they would have sold for more right here. There is a good side to this I guess. At least they didn't cut it into pieces and spend another $20,000.00 storing it upstairs in the Fire Palace.
Judd Gregg Withdraws Commerce Nomination
Sen. Judd Gregg withdraws his nomination as commerce secretary. The New Hampshire Republican says he has "irresolvable conflicts" with President Barack Obama's handling of the economic stimulus plan and 2010 census. Gregg is the second commerce nominee to drop out of contention.
And the list goes on and on and on and on!!!!!
New Pennies Mark Lincoln's 200th Birthday
HODGENVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 12) - The first of four new pennies chronicling Abraham Lincoln's rise from a small Kentucky cabin will be put into circulation Thursday to honor the 16th president's 200th birthday.
GO HERE to read more, including the new Lincoln Postal Service Stamps.
GANNETT STOCK VALUE CONTINUES TO SLIDE
Once again, Gannett Co., Inc. - (The Daily Times parent company) - set yet another record low today. The stock plummeted to $4.27/Share shattering yesterday's previous record low. In after hours trading, the stock value continues to decline.
The stock price has been plagued by declining ad sales revenue, sales volume, despite trying to shave personnel in an attempt to adjust to faltering market conditions. In addition, financial pressure from competing electronic media sources have contributed to the newspapers decline.
Click here to view todays stock trading details:
http://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE:GCI
The stock price has been plagued by declining ad sales revenue, sales volume, despite trying to shave personnel in an attempt to adjust to faltering market conditions. In addition, financial pressure from competing electronic media sources have contributed to the newspapers decline.
Click here to view todays stock trading details:
http://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE:GCI
Fire Trucks & Warranty Work
According to John Pick, the city and SFD is sending trucks and drivers out to Pierce in Appleton, Wisconsin for retrofitting and warranty work? WHY? There are Pierce dealerships that serve this area, Singer Associates Fire Equipment, Inc.. Salisbury Fire Department has their choice of two locations to do any and all warranty work and retrofitting at either of these places. So why are they so hellbent on sending them out to Wisconsin?
Singer Associates serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland:
Baltimore Service Center
806 Barkwood Court, Suite O
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(410) 609-2306
Fax (410) 609-2309
Toll-Free (800) 754-1450
Internet: www.singerassociates.com
Email: info@singerassociates.com
Eastern Shore - Middletown Service Center
121 Patriot Dr
Middletown, DE 19709-8761
(302) 824-4561
Fax (302) 449-1799
Toll-Free (800) 706-5860
Internet: www.singerassociates.com
Email: info@singerassociates.com
If they used the regional service centers instead of going all the way out to Wisconsin, they could save the taxpayers a bit of money and wear and tear on the trucks. I know, saving money and SFD doesn't belong in the same sentence. Is it possible the leadership at SFD is sending the trucks and drivers out to Appleton for an all expense, taxpayer paid vacation? After all, there are plenty of casinos in close proximity to Appleton for their entertainment. Everywhere Gordy goes, there must be a party, and it's always at the expense of the taxpayers.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Singer Associates serving Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland:
Baltimore Service Center
806 Barkwood Court, Suite O
Linthicum, Maryland 21090
(410) 609-2306
Fax (410) 609-2309
Toll-Free (800) 754-1450
Internet: www.singerassociates.com
Email: info@singerassociates.com
Eastern Shore - Middletown Service Center
121 Patriot Dr
Middletown, DE 19709-8761
(302) 824-4561
Fax (302) 449-1799
Toll-Free (800) 706-5860
Internet: www.singerassociates.com
Email: info@singerassociates.com
If they used the regional service centers instead of going all the way out to Wisconsin, they could save the taxpayers a bit of money and wear and tear on the trucks. I know, saving money and SFD doesn't belong in the same sentence. Is it possible the leadership at SFD is sending the trucks and drivers out to Appleton for an all expense, taxpayer paid vacation? After all, there are plenty of casinos in close proximity to Appleton for their entertainment. Everywhere Gordy goes, there must be a party, and it's always at the expense of the taxpayers.
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Extinct Ibex Is Resurrected By Cloning
An extinct animal has been brought back to life for the first time after being cloned from frozen tissue.
The Pyrenean ibex, a form of wild mountain goat, was officially declared extinct in 2000 when the last-known animal of its kind was found dead in northern Spain.
Shortly before its death, scientists preserved skin samples of the goat, a subspecies of the Spanish ibex that live in mountain ranges across the country, in liquid nitrogen.
Using DNA taken from these skin samples, the scientists were able to replace the genetic material in eggs from domestic goats, to clone a female Pyrenean ibex, or bucardo as they are known. It is the first time an extinct animal has been cloned.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/4409958/Extinct-ibex-is-resurrected-by-cloning.html
The Pyrenean ibex, a form of wild mountain goat, was officially declared extinct in 2000 when the last-known animal of its kind was found dead in northern Spain.
Shortly before its death, scientists preserved skin samples of the goat, a subspecies of the Spanish ibex that live in mountain ranges across the country, in liquid nitrogen.
Using DNA taken from these skin samples, the scientists were able to replace the genetic material in eggs from domestic goats, to clone a female Pyrenean ibex, or bucardo as they are known. It is the first time an extinct animal has been cloned.
Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/scienceandtechnology/science/sciencenews/4409958/Extinct-ibex-is-resurrected-by-cloning.html
New Postal Rates Starting May, 11th
A First Class letter stamp will rise to 44 cents on May 11th but you can still purchase Forever Stamps until then for 42 cents each.
Gas goes down, the USPS rates go up. When is the last time you saw a new Post Office? The fact of the matter is, their business, (much like the Daily Times) has gone down due to the Internet and they claim they lost $2.8 Billion last year.
Its called a Depression Folks. Our Government won't admit it because they want you to feel all comfortable with your money until the big crash/announcement. Well, we've already had the big crash and from the looks of things with all these bailouts, an announcement won't be coming any time soon. They'll play games with us until almost everyone is flat broke.
In the mean time, watch Congress continue feed the wealthy and bail out these crooks that should be in jail instead. Now these Executives are worrying about how much the President will allow them to make a year.
Doesn't seem ironic how the Postal Service can lose $2.8 Billion in one year and they're not in line for a bailout. How many others smell a skunk?
The POWER Of Salisbury News
The Tilghman Administration is in a major bind this morning as many Citizens have been ringing their phones off the hook over the alleged SEALED BIDS on a Fire Truck Salisbury News exposed weeks ago would sell for around $5,000.00. Was it REALLY sealed?
While my own phone is ringing off the hook as well as fielding all the e-mail coming through, See & Gordy are squirming like there's going to be no tomorrow. That's right, they're furious this got out!
Every day I seem to get more and more calls about Gordy's tactics of giving things away from the Salisbury Fire Department. The old Reserve Engine that I mentioned in my article earlier today, the one with a blown engine and being sold to a Pierce Dealership in Delaware, heck, that had a TON of equipment on it and has mysteriously disappeared.
Turns out, Gordy has been giving it all away. One item mentioned was a 1,000 foot of 5" hose that sells for at least $300.00 a foot. It was brand new hose he just gave away! Fans, tools, halligan bars, (sp?) these bars will outlast any human being on earth today! Expensive equipment is disappearing like there's no tomorrow. Did Pam Oland surplus the equipment too? As far as I personally recall, they may have surplussed the truck but I don't recall them doing so on the equipment!
Let's continue with the SEALED BID process as well. Some have said, what about those poor people who made GOOD FAITH offers while everyone knew Pittsville was going to get it. This allegedly isn't the first time this has happened with Gordy involved, one individual told me. Clearly the Good Ol' Boy package Barrie Tilghman claimed she was going to get rid of was all talk to get her elected but she's clearly allowing others to play a fine line game here with equipment.
I have also heard that some Council Members have been hot and heavy on this Post and are questioning See & Gordy's motives. Let me make sure I make this perfectly clear, Comegys is not one of the Council Members challenging these practices. So do YOU want more of the same? Do you want to elect someone like Gary Comegys who will clearly not show up at a Q & A Forum for the Fire Department and stay clear or turn a blind eye at See & Gordy? Or would you rather have those two pain in the butt Councilwomen who are clearly looking out for your best interest?
I'm a taxpayer in Salisbury too and I even offered to pony up the CASH to not only purchase the Fire Truck with the blown engine, I also offered to pony up $250,000.00 CASH for the old Station 16. You know, the one they tried like crazy to give away. ARE YOU FOLKS FOLLOWING ME NOW??????
I'M GOING TO ASK THAT ALL FIREFIGHTERS COME FORWARD AND PROVIDE ME WITH EVERYTHING THEY KNOW. I will keep their names anonymous but you have to realize that I am getting information daily about the Salisbury Fire Department. If you come forward now, it will clearly show you are NOT a part of the give away program these two leaders are a part of and together we can salvage the reputation of the SFD as a whole. Contact me at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or call me at 410-430-5349. You have my word that your names will remain anonymous. We need to get to the bottom of this immediately as I'm sure Pam Oland is squirming looking at the legislation that was passed on the old Fire Truck to see if the "EQUIPMENT" was included in the surplus vote.
While my own phone is ringing off the hook as well as fielding all the e-mail coming through, See & Gordy are squirming like there's going to be no tomorrow. That's right, they're furious this got out!
Every day I seem to get more and more calls about Gordy's tactics of giving things away from the Salisbury Fire Department. The old Reserve Engine that I mentioned in my article earlier today, the one with a blown engine and being sold to a Pierce Dealership in Delaware, heck, that had a TON of equipment on it and has mysteriously disappeared.
Turns out, Gordy has been giving it all away. One item mentioned was a 1,000 foot of 5" hose that sells for at least $300.00 a foot. It was brand new hose he just gave away! Fans, tools, halligan bars, (sp?) these bars will outlast any human being on earth today! Expensive equipment is disappearing like there's no tomorrow. Did Pam Oland surplus the equipment too? As far as I personally recall, they may have surplussed the truck but I don't recall them doing so on the equipment!
Let's continue with the SEALED BID process as well. Some have said, what about those poor people who made GOOD FAITH offers while everyone knew Pittsville was going to get it. This allegedly isn't the first time this has happened with Gordy involved, one individual told me. Clearly the Good Ol' Boy package Barrie Tilghman claimed she was going to get rid of was all talk to get her elected but she's clearly allowing others to play a fine line game here with equipment.
I have also heard that some Council Members have been hot and heavy on this Post and are questioning See & Gordy's motives. Let me make sure I make this perfectly clear, Comegys is not one of the Council Members challenging these practices. So do YOU want more of the same? Do you want to elect someone like Gary Comegys who will clearly not show up at a Q & A Forum for the Fire Department and stay clear or turn a blind eye at See & Gordy? Or would you rather have those two pain in the butt Councilwomen who are clearly looking out for your best interest?
I'm a taxpayer in Salisbury too and I even offered to pony up the CASH to not only purchase the Fire Truck with the blown engine, I also offered to pony up $250,000.00 CASH for the old Station 16. You know, the one they tried like crazy to give away. ARE YOU FOLKS FOLLOWING ME NOW??????
I'M GOING TO ASK THAT ALL FIREFIGHTERS COME FORWARD AND PROVIDE ME WITH EVERYTHING THEY KNOW. I will keep their names anonymous but you have to realize that I am getting information daily about the Salisbury Fire Department. If you come forward now, it will clearly show you are NOT a part of the give away program these two leaders are a part of and together we can salvage the reputation of the SFD as a whole. Contact me at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or call me at 410-430-5349. You have my word that your names will remain anonymous. We need to get to the bottom of this immediately as I'm sure Pam Oland is squirming looking at the legislation that was passed on the old Fire Truck to see if the "EQUIPMENT" was included in the surplus vote.
Brush Fire
There's a brush fire at Tilghman Road & Ocean Gatewy. Firefighters are concernd it will get out of control with this wind.
The True Cost of Hate Speech
Here is a great piece written by Two Sentz contributor "Chuck" that is worth sharing. ArchGoose, I'm sure you are going to love it.
In late summer of last year, Jim David Adkisson walked into a Unitarian Universalist church in Tennessee with a sawed off shot gun and began shooting. He killed two people and wounded six before he was stopped and arrested.
Thankfully, on Monday, the Knox County Criminal Court sentenced him to life (Knox News). He pleaded guilty (as he should have), and now he is off the streets. Great news.
But why did he do it? What drove him to attack people in a church who were watching a Children's musical? Well, for posterity, Adkisson left behind his manifesto at the scene of the crime. It was originally intended as a suicide note, but he couldn't finish the job (by which, of course, I mean himself). Here is my favorite quote from the manifesto, and if you've been a Two Sentz reader for a while, you'll see why...
"I realized I could engage the terrorist allies here in America. The best allies they've got. The Democrates!"
Does that particular spelling of "Democrats" look familiar to any of you? :) Just sayin'.
If you have the stomach, you should go read the whole thing. It is a word for word Hannity or O'Reilly argument against Liberalism. Adkisson blames everything on Liberalism and Democrats. He uses the same exact terminology as the propagandists on talk radio, and references a book by Bernard Goldberg (right wing hatchet man) which is an anti-Liberal screed that names the 100 most "anti-American" people in the country. This unemployed and listless man was so fed up with his life, and pumped up with right-wing hate, that he decided to kill people.
Liberals are a pest like termites. Millions of them. Each little bite contributes to the downfall of this great nation. The only way we can rid ourselves of this evil is kill them in the streets. Kill them where they gather.
Through constant indoctrination, he no longer viewed Liberals as people. He was desensitized and demoralized. We know another group of individuals who fit this same bill: Al-Qaeda foot soldiers. They don't view Christians or people in the West as human. We are to be destroyed to save the world.... they were told to do so by Osama bin Laden.
And now, far from being on the fringes, the talk show hosts and right-wing pundits ostensibly control the Republican party. They answer to Limbaugh, and he tells millions of people, everyday, that Liberals are "the enemy", that Liberals "want to destroy America"... that Liberals are like nefarious shadow creatures that must be fought to the bitter end, and ultimately destroyed, all to 'save' America.
If you don't think that incites violence, go talk to Mr. Adkisson... or, better yet, ask Al-Qaeda how well their propaganda machine has been working.
And that is the ultimate irony: For the strict Republican ultra-Extremist Conservative, they think they're in a bitter battle with the likes of bin Laden (and most believe they are at war with Islam, itself)... never realizing that they are kindred spirits when it comes to propaganda, polarization, and hate.
Mr. Adkisson, for all of his railing against 'terrorists', committed a terrorist act, in response. It's utter madness.
A Furious Daily Times Customer Writes Salisbury News
To: gbassett@smgpo.gannett.com; rscott@dmg.gannett.com
Cc: alberobutzo@wmconnect.com
Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 9:52 am
Subject: Fwd: Daily Times Rip Off!
When I picked up the paper this morning and noticed the absolutely unreasonable price, for virtually three sheets of paper most of which, is often inaccurate information, I was appalled. Not to mention the quality of print that ofter appears to leave the reader feeling, as if they have double vision.
There is no need for details, because, there is no doubt in my mind, that the publisher and staff know exactly what I'm talking about.
Its bad enough that the paper has been reduced in size, reduced in coverage, reduced in classifieds, but, now to see the paper is $1.25 , is completely unreasonable.
I am 45 years old and I have lived in Salisbury my entire live. It is now my mission to encourage, absolutely everyone I know, everyone, I come to know and every business I associate with NOT to utilize this paper in anyway.
DO NOT PURCHASE THE DAILY TIMES, DO NOT PURCHASE ADVERTISING WITH THE DAILY TIMES, DO NOT PLACE CLASSIFIEDS….!
THIS IS MY MISSION AND MY INTENT IS TO CONTINUE UNTIL CHANGES ARE MADE OR UNTIL THE PAPER FOLDS.
This is no less, as irresponsible, as the CEO of major banks that are excepting millions in bonuses and displacing and ripping off consumers and tax payers acrossed our nation.
Today in this "Cripple Economy" it is inexcusable, that the head of this publication would choose to make such and outrageous and unexceptable rise in cost.
Everyday, my 78 mother would save her 75 cents to get a paper….there is no way possible on a fixed income, with todays economy, that she can afford $1.25 a day.
I hate to guess what the cost of the Sunday paper will be.
I assure you this mission is just getting started!
From today forward, I will no longer pratronize any business that contiues advertising throught the Daily Times, and I will encourage everyone I know to do the same.
NOTE: I will also be forwarding this information to every contact, personal and business that I know!
Anonymous
Cc: alberobutzo@wmconnect.com
Sent: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 9:52 am
Subject: Fwd: Daily Times Rip Off!
When I picked up the paper this morning and noticed the absolutely unreasonable price, for virtually three sheets of paper most of which, is often inaccurate information, I was appalled. Not to mention the quality of print that ofter appears to leave the reader feeling, as if they have double vision.
There is no need for details, because, there is no doubt in my mind, that the publisher and staff know exactly what I'm talking about.
Its bad enough that the paper has been reduced in size, reduced in coverage, reduced in classifieds, but, now to see the paper is $1.25 , is completely unreasonable.
I am 45 years old and I have lived in Salisbury my entire live. It is now my mission to encourage, absolutely everyone I know, everyone, I come to know and every business I associate with NOT to utilize this paper in anyway.
DO NOT PURCHASE THE DAILY TIMES, DO NOT PURCHASE ADVERTISING WITH THE DAILY TIMES, DO NOT PLACE CLASSIFIEDS….!
THIS IS MY MISSION AND MY INTENT IS TO CONTINUE UNTIL CHANGES ARE MADE OR UNTIL THE PAPER FOLDS.
This is no less, as irresponsible, as the CEO of major banks that are excepting millions in bonuses and displacing and ripping off consumers and tax payers acrossed our nation.
Today in this "Cripple Economy" it is inexcusable, that the head of this publication would choose to make such and outrageous and unexceptable rise in cost.
Everyday, my 78 mother would save her 75 cents to get a paper….there is no way possible on a fixed income, with todays economy, that she can afford $1.25 a day.
I hate to guess what the cost of the Sunday paper will be.
I assure you this mission is just getting started!
From today forward, I will no longer pratronize any business that contiues advertising throught the Daily Times, and I will encourage everyone I know to do the same.
NOTE: I will also be forwarding this information to every contact, personal and business that I know!
Anonymous
GMAC Goes After Bob Smith Automotive Group For $12,000,000.00!
EASTON, Md. (Map, News) - A company that owns two car dealerships on the Eastern Shore has allegedly defaulted on nearly $12 million in loans from GMAC, the financing arm of General Motors Corp.
GMAC has filed in Talbot and Caroline county courts for a confessed judgment, which would require payment without a lawsuit. The company, Bob Smith Automotive Group, owns the GM Giant dealership in Easton and the Giant GMC dealership in Federalsburg.
GO HERE to read more.
Being a GM Giant has a whole new meaning!
Mayoral Candidate Gary Comegys Refused To Attend Fire Department Invitation
The Salisbury Fire Department made contact with all three Mayoral Candidates to attend a question and answer session for this Wednesday night. Out of courtesy, they asked each Candidate if the date worked for them and if not, which one out of three would.
The date was scheduled for last night and Gary Comegys was a no show! The general questions being asked were as simple as, how do you feel about the Salisbury Fire Department. What do you think of our new facility. Why do you feel we should support you as a candidate. The public was not invited, this was for career Firefighters only.
I'm told the SFD did everything possible to work around Gary Comegys schedule but the word on the street is, Gary Comegys didn't attend because most of the career paid Firefighters don't live in the City, therefore they can't vote so what's the point.
Gary Comegys does NOT like paid Firefighters, period. Regardless of weather they live in the City or not, they WORK for the City and it would have been in Gary Comegys best interest to be there.
Some Firefighters feel that he didn't want to be there because at the last Council Forum he looked like a bumbling idiot. Their words, not mine. Jim Ireton and Bob Caldwell respectfully showed up and were more than happy to answer all of their questions.
Once again, the voting decision for Mayor is on the citizens of Salisbury. Now, more than ever, they must get out and vote in the primary in record numbers. You can be assured that the Comegys Campaign will in fact get their people there in record numbers because they must get him past the primary. Boy, wouldn't it make a HUGE statement if Ireton and Caldwell were successful in booting Comegys out of the race early on?
IMHO, shame on Gary Comegys for refusing to show up and show some respect for the men and women he calls BROTHERS. It only works when he wants it to work. That's the way I see it.
Socialism Is Here
As predicted by many people (including me), this country is now moving into socialism and away from capitalism -- a very scary scenario. With the passage of the 900 trillion dollar (that will be the final cost) socialist package ("stimulus package") money will NOT go to the American people, but rather to enlarge the U.S. government and its control over your lives. And WHO do you think will be paying for that $900 trillion offensive package? Obama is doing what everyone feared....using his position to further strictly left wing goals. For example, did you know that he secretly moved the Census from the Department of Commerce to the WHITE HOUSE??? SO WHAT? Well, now the White House can "estimate" the number of people in any area, without oversight, and change the electoral college - therefore, giving democrats more votes in the future. He and his democrat congress are moving to give the District of Columbia Senate and House seats. SO WHAT? Well, the District of Columbis is NOT A STATE, so they should not, constitutionally, be able to have those seats. But Congress will pass legislation to make it happen, giving democrats more votes. And Obama and his congress has changed rules for Medicare and Medicaid so that these new rules can take effect. SO WHAT? Well, this is the first step towards a socialist health care plan -- one that failed in Europe, Canada and even Russia. AMERICA IS NOW CHANGING from the capitalist society that we have always known to a socialist one.
God help us all.
Please watch Glenn Beck on FoxNews this evening for more information on these issues.
Jack Olmstead
God help us all.
Please watch Glenn Beck on FoxNews this evening for more information on these issues.
Jack Olmstead
Salisbury Candidates' Forum To Be Held This Evening
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will host a Mayoral-City Council Candidates forum today (Feb. 12). The program will begin at 7 PM and last approximately 90 minutes. Orville Penn will moderate.
The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Booth Street in Salisbury.
The event will be held at the First Baptist Church, on the corner of Delaware Avenue and Booth Street in Salisbury.
When U Black U Black:
This was written by a black gentleman in Texas and is so funny. What a great sense of humor and creativity!!!
When I was born, I was BLACK ,
When I grew up, I was BLACK ,
When I went in the sun, I stayed BLACK,
When I got cold, I was BLACK ,
When I was scared, I was BLACK ,
When I was sick, I was BLACK ,
And when I die, I'll still be BLACK .
NOW, You 'white' folks....
When you're born, you're PINK,
When you grow-up, you're WHITE ,
When you go in the sun, you get RED,
When you're cold, you turn BLUE,
When you're scared, you're YELLOW,
When you get sick, you're GREEN,
When you bruise, you turn PURPLE ,
And when you die, you look GRAY.
So who y'all callin' COLORED folks?
When I was born, I was BLACK ,
When I grew up, I was BLACK ,
When I went in the sun, I stayed BLACK,
When I got cold, I was BLACK ,
When I was scared, I was BLACK ,
When I was sick, I was BLACK ,
And when I die, I'll still be BLACK .
NOW, You 'white' folks....
When you're born, you're PINK,
When you grow-up, you're WHITE ,
When you go in the sun, you get RED,
When you're cold, you turn BLUE,
When you're scared, you're YELLOW,
When you get sick, you're GREEN,
When you bruise, you turn PURPLE ,
And when you die, you look GRAY.
So who y'all callin' COLORED folks?
Darwin's Birthday Poll: Fewer Than 4 In 10 Believe in Evolution
A new poll released just in time for Charles Darwin's 200th birthday found only 39 percent of Americans say they "believe in the theory of evolution" and just 24 percent of those who attend church weekly believe in the explanation for the origin of life.
The Gallup survey, released Wednesday, found a quarter of those polled do not believe in evolution, and 36 percent say they don't have an opinion either way.
The poll of 1,018 American adults, found strong ties between education level and belief in the theory.
"Among those with high-school educations or less who have an opinion on Darwin's theory, more say they do not believe in evolution than say they believe in it," Gallup found. "For all other groups, and in particular those who have at least a college degree, belief is significantly higher than nonbelief."
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491345,00.html
The Gallup survey, released Wednesday, found a quarter of those polled do not believe in evolution, and 36 percent say they don't have an opinion either way.
The poll of 1,018 American adults, found strong ties between education level and belief in the theory.
"Among those with high-school educations or less who have an opinion on Darwin's theory, more say they do not believe in evolution than say they believe in it," Gallup found. "For all other groups, and in particular those who have at least a college degree, belief is significantly higher than nonbelief."
Source: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,491345,00.html
Fairness Doctrine
Senate support builds for 'Fairness Doctrine'Harkin 'to squelch' 1st Amendment in favor of
'Chinese-style censorship'
Posted: February 11, 200911:30 pm Eastern
By Bob Unruh© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Sen. Tom Harkin with Senate President Harry Reid
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has become the second U.S. senator in a week to endorse a return to the ideas behind the so-called "Fairness Doctrine," a plan that was abandoned under President Reagan in 1987 as unnecessary and unconstitutional.
The plan, originally introduced in 1949, demanded that radio
and television stations give "equal" time to conservative and liberal opinions on political issues under the threat of penalties or license revocation.
According to a report at Politico.com, Harkin told radio host and WND columnist Bill Press, "We gotta get the Fairness Doctrine back in law again."
WND had reported just days earlier when Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., told Press, "I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it's called the Fairness Standard, whether it's called something else – I absolutely think it's time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves."
(Story continues)
'Chinese-style censorship'
Posted: February 11, 200911:30 pm Eastern
By Bob Unruh© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Sen. Tom Harkin with Senate President Harry Reid
Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has become the second U.S. senator in a week to endorse a return to the ideas behind the so-called "Fairness Doctrine," a plan that was abandoned under President Reagan in 1987 as unnecessary and unconstitutional.
The plan, originally introduced in 1949, demanded that radio
and television stations give "equal" time to conservative and liberal opinions on political issues under the threat of penalties or license revocation.
According to a report at Politico.com, Harkin told radio host and WND columnist Bill Press, "We gotta get the Fairness Doctrine back in law again."
WND had reported just days earlier when Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., told Press, "I think it's absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it's called the Fairness Standard, whether it's called something else – I absolutely think it's time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves."
(Story continues)
Daily Times SKYROCKETS In Price
It wasn't that long ago when you'd go to a convenience store and pick up a copy of your Daily Times for a quarter. That's right, it was 25 cents.
Not long ago Gannett Publications/Daily Times raised their rates up to as much as seventy five cents per paper and people started cancelling their subscriptions like there was no tomorrow.
Guess what Folks, today that newspaper has skyrocketed all the way up to $1.25 PER DAY/PAPER! They should take a page from other local news outlets and call themselves, less news in more time. The paper continues to get thinner by the day and now they're charging $1.25, like it's the Wall Street Journal or the USA Today.
That's it Folks, they're done. I can assure you they will lose more customers over this move than anything else. It's time to go for the kill, a figure of speech, of course.
UPDATE: The Daily Times has now posted the following. "An editing error made it appear that the price today was $1.25. That is incorrect, and there are no plans to increase the cost of the daily paper."
SINGLE’S MINGLE AGE LOWERED TO 35
FEBRUARY 20TH, 2009
AGES 35 TO 60
7PM at The Fountains in Salisbury
1800 Sweetbay Drive Salisbury, MD 21804
$20.00 RSVP or $25.00 at the door
DJ Freddy Burch, Hors’d oeuvres,
Cash Bar, Dancing, Speed Dating, & Bunco
Meet other singles in the area in a relaxed setting without any pressure
Call 410-749-5445 to RSVP or for more information
AGES 35 TO 60
7PM at The Fountains in Salisbury
1800 Sweetbay Drive Salisbury, MD 21804
$20.00 RSVP or $25.00 at the door
DJ Freddy Burch, Hors’d oeuvres,
Cash Bar, Dancing, Speed Dating, & Bunco
Meet other singles in the area in a relaxed setting without any pressure
Call 410-749-5445 to RSVP or for more information
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
The Greenwood Mennonite School Music Boosters will be hosting their annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner featuring a variety of delicious pasta sauces to choose from. The meal will include salad, rolls and a large selection of homemade scrumptious desserts. You are invited to join us for a great meal and support our music program!
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday March 7
4:30 until 7:30 P.M.
Adults $8.00
Children ages 4 – 12 $6.00
Families only $30.00!
Children 3 and under eat free!
Takeouts will be available.
Greenwood Mennonite School is located @ 12802 Mennonite School Road between Routes 36 & 16 just east of Greenwood. We encourage you to visit our web site @ http://www.gms-flames.org or contact our school office @ 302-349-4131 to learn more details.
All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday March 7
4:30 until 7:30 P.M.
Adults $8.00
Children ages 4 – 12 $6.00
Families only $30.00!
Children 3 and under eat free!
Takeouts will be available.
Greenwood Mennonite School is located @ 12802 Mennonite School Road between Routes 36 & 16 just east of Greenwood. We encourage you to visit our web site @ http://www.gms-flames.org or contact our school office @ 302-349-4131 to learn more details.
Put On Your Thinking Caps For The WY&CC Chess Tournament
(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism presents a Chess tournament to be held at the Wicomico County Youth & Civic Center. On February 21st, put your thinking cap on for a chance to win a trophy and bragging rights. A trophy will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in the three youth divisions and adult division.
Last year, 27 youth and 10 adults participated in the Chess tournament. Our youth winners last year were Skylar Quelland for 11 & under, Troy Salvas for ages 12-14, and Sean Romoser for ages 15-18. Will they step up to the challenge this year? If so, who will be brave enough to challenge them at a chance to be crowned the tournament winner?
If you register by or before February 20th at 5PM, youth prices are $7 and adult prices are $12. Prices at the door the day of the event are $12 for youth and $17 for adults. The tournament will be held in the Danang Room at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center with registration starting at 8:30 AM. Please forward any questions about the Chess tournament to Andy Kitzrow at (410) 548-4900 ext. 109 or e-mail him at akitzrow@wicomicocounty.org
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On February 9, 2009 at approximately 11:21 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Giant Food Store on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised by management personnel that the below listed suspect had been observed attempting to take meat items from the store without making payment. The suspect was apprehended and the property was returned to the store.
ARRESTED: Michael Malik Williams, 42 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004392
On February 9, 2009 at approximately 6:56 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Best Buy Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised by store management that the below listed two (2) suspects had been observed by store personnel attempting to take property from the store without making payment.
ARRESTED #1: Daniel Sanchez-Cardoso, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Juvenile, 15 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (Both): Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION:
Suspect # 1 released to Central Booking CC # 200900004457
Suspect # 2 released to guardian
On February 9, 2009 at approximately 9:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers met with security personnel who advised that the below listed suspect had been observed attempting to take property from the store without making payment. The suspect was stopped and the property was recovered and returned to the store. The suspect gave the store personnel and the responding officers a false name, then resisted arrest.
ARRESTED: Sharon Machelle Warrington, 41 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland
CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 100)
Resisting arrest
False statement to a police officer
False statement
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004465
On February 7, 2009 at approximately 5:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Camden Avenue and Hazel Avenue and made contact with the below listed suspect. The suspect gave the officers consent to search his person, and during the search the officers located a baggie containing suspected cocaine residue in the suspect’s pants pocket. The suspect was placed under arrest.
ARRESTED: Mark (nmn) Cabell, 49 years of age
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900004185
On February 7, 2009 at approximately 9:58 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were working in an undercover capacity in the area of Elizabeth Street and Railroad Avenue and met with the below listed suspect. The suspect sold the undercover officer an amount of suspected “crack”/cocaine. The suspect was allowed to walk from the area then was located, identified and arrested.
ARRESTED:Dexter Alfonso Kess, Sr., 53 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Distribution of cocaine
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004222
ARRESTED: Michael Malik Williams, 42 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004392
On February 9, 2009 at approximately 6:56 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Best Buy Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised by store management that the below listed two (2) suspects had been observed by store personnel attempting to take property from the store without making payment.
ARRESTED #1: Daniel Sanchez-Cardoso, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Juvenile, 15 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (Both): Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION:
Suspect # 1 released to Central Booking CC # 200900004457
Suspect # 2 released to guardian
On February 9, 2009 at approximately 9:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers met with security personnel who advised that the below listed suspect had been observed attempting to take property from the store without making payment. The suspect was stopped and the property was recovered and returned to the store. The suspect gave the store personnel and the responding officers a false name, then resisted arrest.
ARRESTED: Sharon Machelle Warrington, 41 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland
CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 100)
Resisting arrest
False statement to a police officer
False statement
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004465
On February 7, 2009 at approximately 5:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Camden Avenue and Hazel Avenue and made contact with the below listed suspect. The suspect gave the officers consent to search his person, and during the search the officers located a baggie containing suspected cocaine residue in the suspect’s pants pocket. The suspect was placed under arrest.
ARRESTED: Mark (nmn) Cabell, 49 years of age
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900004185
On February 7, 2009 at approximately 9:58 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were working in an undercover capacity in the area of Elizabeth Street and Railroad Avenue and met with the below listed suspect. The suspect sold the undercover officer an amount of suspected “crack”/cocaine. The suspect was allowed to walk from the area then was located, identified and arrested.
ARRESTED:Dexter Alfonso Kess, Sr., 53 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Distribution of cocaine
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004222
Thursday, 2/12. Today is . . .
Today is the birthday of former President Abraham Lincoln
President Lincoln was teh son of a frontiersman of Kentucky. Five months before receiving his Republican Nomination, he wrote about his life:
"I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Harden County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families -- second family, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was a family of the name Hanks . . . My father . . . removed from Kentucky . . . Indiana, in my eighth year . . . It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up . . . Of course when I came of age I did not know much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and cipher . . . but that was all."
He married Mary Todd. They had 4 boys. Only one child lived to adulthood.
In 1860, he won the Republican nomination, and won the re-election in 1864.
On Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth, an actor.
President Lincoln was teh son of a frontiersman of Kentucky. Five months before receiving his Republican Nomination, he wrote about his life:
"I was born Feb. 12, 1809, in Harden County, Kentucky. My parents were both born in Virginia, of undistinguished families -- second family, perhaps I should say. My mother, who died in my tenth year, was a family of the name Hanks . . . My father . . . removed from Kentucky . . . Indiana, in my eighth year . . . It was a wild region, with many bears and other wild animals still in the woods. There I grew up . . . Of course when I came of age I did not know much. Still somehow, I could read, write, and cipher . . . but that was all."
He married Mary Todd. They had 4 boys. Only one child lived to adulthood.
In 1860, he won the Republican nomination, and won the re-election in 1864.
On Good Friday, April 14, 1865, Lincoln was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington by John Wilkes Booth, an actor.
James M. Bennett Rock 'n' Roll Revival
Opening Night Friday, Feb. 13, for 2009 James M. Bennett Rock 'n' Roll Revival
The talent of dozens and dozens of James M. Bennett High School students will be on stage for the next two weekends as the school puts on its popular Rock 'n' Roll Revival, a fund-raiser for the JMB PTSA.
Tickets are $15 and are available at PNC Bank at Snow Hill Road/College Avenue/Beaglin Park Drive.
Showtimes for the first weekend are Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m.
The show will continue next weekend with shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 (the only show sold out right now), and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.
Call 410-677-5141 for information.
The talent of dozens and dozens of James M. Bennett High School students will be on stage for the next two weekends as the school puts on its popular Rock 'n' Roll Revival, a fund-raiser for the JMB PTSA.
Tickets are $15 and are available at PNC Bank at Snow Hill Road/College Avenue/Beaglin Park Drive.
Showtimes for the first weekend are Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14, at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 15, at 2 p.m.
The show will continue next weekend with shows at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 (the only show sold out right now), and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22.
Call 410-677-5141 for information.
"Almost Recess" Comes To Wicomico County
Wicomico Students Experience A Cappella Fun and Learning with Almost Recess
Wicomico students are getting a unique musical experience and education this week with Almost Recess, a nationally performing a cappella group that creates the sound of a band using only voices.
"Almost Recess is an amazing group with such incredible talent!," said Fruitland Intermediate Principal Kristina Gosnell, whose students attended Almost Recess assemblies Monday. "They are truly engaging and the students (and adults!) couldn't get enough of their music. They not only performed songs, but included an ongoing lesson about music styles, voice qualities, and even a demonstration for the students of how to make "drum" sounds themselves."
With some assistance from the Young Audiences of Maryland, the Wicomico County Board of Education was able to make the Almost Recess musical program available to all intermediate, middle and high schools. Almost Recess visited half the schools in January, and is back now for a second week of shows.
"This is by far the best group I've ever been able to bring in for a county-wide program," said Gary Beauchamp, supervisor of fine arts and music.
Almost Recess varies its "School of Rock" program to suit the age level of the students, and each performance is set up by a discussion in class, then followed by activities that align the performance with the core learning goals in Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum.
"Our students were very impressed with the program. They were attentive to the songs and the patter," said Jon Shearer, principal of Wicomico Middle. "The assembly was very organized and the presenters were responsive to the audience. The kids loved it!"
Almost Recess visited Wi Middle, Glen Avenue Elementary, Bennett Middle, Northwestern Elementary, Delmar Elementary, East Salisbury Elementary, Pittsville Elementary and Middle, and James M. Bennett High in January. This week, the group performs at Fruitland Intermediate, Westside Intermediate, North Salisbury Elementary and Parkside High (Tuesday), Mardela Middle and High (Wednesday), Prince Street Elementary and Pinehurst Elementary (Thursday), and Salisbury Middle and Pemberton Elementary (Friday).
Wicomico students are getting a unique musical experience and education this week with Almost Recess, a nationally performing a cappella group that creates the sound of a band using only voices.
"Almost Recess is an amazing group with such incredible talent!," said Fruitland Intermediate Principal Kristina Gosnell, whose students attended Almost Recess assemblies Monday. "They are truly engaging and the students (and adults!) couldn't get enough of their music. They not only performed songs, but included an ongoing lesson about music styles, voice qualities, and even a demonstration for the students of how to make "drum" sounds themselves."
With some assistance from the Young Audiences of Maryland, the Wicomico County Board of Education was able to make the Almost Recess musical program available to all intermediate, middle and high schools. Almost Recess visited half the schools in January, and is back now for a second week of shows.
"This is by far the best group I've ever been able to bring in for a county-wide program," said Gary Beauchamp, supervisor of fine arts and music.
Almost Recess varies its "School of Rock" program to suit the age level of the students, and each performance is set up by a discussion in class, then followed by activities that align the performance with the core learning goals in Maryland's Voluntary State Curriculum.
"Our students were very impressed with the program. They were attentive to the songs and the patter," said Jon Shearer, principal of Wicomico Middle. "The assembly was very organized and the presenters were responsive to the audience. The kids loved it!"
Almost Recess visited Wi Middle, Glen Avenue Elementary, Bennett Middle, Northwestern Elementary, Delmar Elementary, East Salisbury Elementary, Pittsville Elementary and Middle, and James M. Bennett High in January. This week, the group performs at Fruitland Intermediate, Westside Intermediate, North Salisbury Elementary and Parkside High (Tuesday), Mardela Middle and High (Wednesday), Prince Street Elementary and Pinehurst Elementary (Thursday), and Salisbury Middle and Pemberton Elementary (Friday).
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