NICK STUETZ SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS DOC FOR ASSAULT ON WCDC GUARD‏

On October 27, 2014, Nicholas Stuetz, age 25, of Salisbury, Maryland, was convicted by a Wicomico County jury of assaulting a Wicomico County Detention Center officer on February 10thof this year. Stuetz was serving the active eighteen (18) month portion of a ten (10) year sentence for conspiring to commit robbery. He was sentenced by the Circuit Court to five (5) years in the Division of Corrections to be served consecutively to any and all other sentences.

The charges against Stuetz arose out of his actions, February 10, 2014, when he was asked to surrender a plastic storage tub from his jail cell. The plastic containers were determined to pose a risk to other inmates because the plastic tubs were being broken into pieces and sharpened into weapons. Stuetz became angry and threw the plastic tub at the officer’s face. The tub struck the officer in the chin and chest area causing injury.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Wicomico County Detention Center officers and employees for their hard work in performing a difficult and dangerous job each day. Mr. Maciarello commented: “We cannot tolerate assaults upon corrections officers. If inmates cannot follow the laws of our State and the rules of our detention center, we will advocate that they be sent to the Division of Corrections—this is a policy that aims to keep our local detention center orderly and safe.” Mr. Maciarello also thanked the citizens of Wicomico County who sat on the jury and Safe Streets Prosecutor, Richard J. Brueckner Jr., who prosecuted this case.

For more information or for an interview please call the Office of the State’s Attorney at (410) 548-4880 or go to www.wicomicosao.com.

Maryland Officials Outline Ebola-Monitoring Plan

Anyone in Maryland considered to have high-risk exposure to the Ebola virus will be required to stay home until they are confirmed to be Ebola-free, under a plan to monitor people who have come from three West African countries, state officials said Monday.

Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, Maryland's health secretary, said the plan isn't as restrictive as one criticized in New York and New Jersey, where a nurse was quarantined at a medical facility over the weekend. Maryland health officials will be able to order a high-risk person to stay home, if necessary.

"I think that our approach is we want people to stay at home," Sharfstein said after a news conference in Baltimore. "We will make sure they stay at home, but that they'll want to stay at home also, we think, and so we'll have an agreement with them, but if there's any concern we can use an order, too."

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Maryland School Bans Marine Veteran Over Daughter’s Homework

La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland sent home worksheets with students that infuriated parents. The homework? Three pages of Islamic propaganda. Then the school filed a restraining order against a US Marine veteran parent who refused to let his child participate in the assignment.

An assignment on Islam

When Kevin Wood stopped by his daughter’s room and asked how she was doing with her homework, she seemed to be hiding it from him. He took the papers and looked at them, but what he found made him livid.

Her world history class talked about Muhammad and the tenets of Islamic religion…comparing it to Christianity, but without allowing Christians to be heard. It indoctrinated the students with false ideas of Islam, and did not give them a true picture. History is literally being re-written.

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DUI Log Press Release

DUI Log for Press

 Week of 10/20/2014 thru 10/26/2014

Name Hometown Date Time Age Location of Arrest Accident Yes or No?

Kathleen Teabo Sby Md 10/24/2014 26 E/B 90 @ St Martins  Neck y
Vicenta Rivera  OC MD 10/24/2014 49 EB 90 @ 589 y
Ryan Douglas Wallace Ocn Pns MD 10/26/2014 30 Samuel Bowen at 50 n
Sara Lindenmom Ocn Pns MD 10/26/2014 37 Balt @ 8th n

The True Reason Gas Prices are Falling (Hint: It’s Not Because of Green Energy)

American workers and motorists got some badly-needed relief this week when the price of oil plunged to its lowest level in years. The oil price has fallen by about 20 to 25 percent since its peak back in June of $105 a barrel. This is translating to lower prices at the pump with many states now below $3 a gallon.

Already the lower oil and gas prices are the equivalent of a $70 to 200 billion cost saving to American consumers and businesses. That’s $70 to 200 billion a year we don’t have to send to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and other foreign nations. Now that’s an economic stimulus par excellence.

There are many global reasons why gas prices are falling, but the major one isn’t being widely reported. America has become in the last several years an energy-producing powerhouse. And sorry, Mr. President, I’m not talking about the niche “green energy” sources you are so weirdly fixated with.

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Today's NY Post

SFD Calls For Service 10-26-14

• Sunday October, 26 2014 @ 23:39Nature: Medical EmergencyCity:Salisbury
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SBYnews Political Endorsements - Wicomico County Council - Part 2

Joe Holloway - District 5 Wicomico County Council
Joe Holloway is a lifelong residence of Wicomico County.  The editorial staff feels that his prior county council experience and work experience are vital to Wicomico's future.  He ran a Country Store in Parsonsburg for many years - and he continues to operate a small business.  He is cognizant of his core constituency for a limited role of government - while holding the line on tax increases, and restraining local budgets.  We believe that his role as former Council President brings many advantages in that he is sensitive to all citizens - not just a select few.  His strong consensus building attitude will be critical to the new arrivals.  He received our highest 5 star rating among all County Council candidates - in all subject areas.

John Cannon - Wicomico County At Large  
John Cannon is also a lifelong residence of Wicomico County and - here again - his prior experience makes him a prime selection.  His core values are rooted in conservatism - in that he believes in a limited government role.  His fiscal growth philosophy is based on 'a rising tide raises all ships'  approach in that the best way to spur revenues is through job generation.  We feel as though Mr. Cannon will make an excellent choice to help lead Wicomico County out of the current financial doldrums.

Marc Kilmer - District 2 Wicomico County Council
We believe that Marc Kilmer will be another fine addition as he also received a 5 star rating.  We feel as though he has a very strong grasp on the current economic pulse of Wicomico County as he has previously attended many county council meetings, public hearings, and has been active in the Central Committee activities.  We also feel as though he possesses very strong leadership skills and will provide a stable influence to those county council members who will be tempted to 'flip flop'.  Our staff gave him a unanimous thumbs-up.

Larry Dodd - District 3 Wicomico County Council
Larry Dodd previously served on the Wicomico County Council - so he already knows about the inner workings of the County Council.  His prior experience puts him in a class by himself because he already knows about the pressures associated with special interest.  We believe he will help to 'gel' the conservative principles.

Matt Holloway - At Large Wicomico County Council
Matt Holloway has already served one term on the Wicomico County Council and his business background puts him in the spotlight in trying to attract new industries to Wicomico County.  As most of the public is aware - the local area workforce numbers are abysmal in that Wicomico has lost jobs for 19 consecutive months.  We believe that with a new County Executive at the helm that he will help to coalesce the conservative group into a positive force.  We therefore give him our 'thumbs-up' endorsement.

Chistopher Adams - Maryland House of Delegates - 37B
Our apologies extend to Mr. Adams as our earlier post erroneously failed to mention our endorsement - but we also give Mr. Adams a very high rating for the House of Delegates seat.  We feel his balance on the environment as well as his economic development emphasis will prove him to be an asset at the political bargaining table.  One of his campaign's focal points is,  'Advocate of a coherent plan for environmental sustainability without hindering robust economic growth and our way of life on the Eastern Shore'.  We therefore give him our endorsement.

We strongly encourage the general public to get out in great numbers to express their desire for all of the above mentioned candidates listed in our slate.  Election day is Tuesday, November 4th and we strongly advise you to participate.

Article by SBYnews Editorial Staff

Shake it Off: Obama Version

Frank Zappa - Lost Interview - Problems with Democracy

7 Signs You Don't Make Enough Money

If you are constantly struggling to make ends meet, you may be facing a combination of problems. It can be frustrating to be in a financial rut and not be able to find a way out. You may think that you make decent money, but you are still struggling each month. You may be overspending or you may not make enough money. You may be overspending while not making enough to cover your basic needs. This can lead to real trouble. If you do not make enough to cover your bills, you will need to take steps now to increase your income. Even if you feel like you are too poor to budget, a budget can help you get back on track, and you can use these strategies to help you cope with being poor. Learn seven signs that you do not make enough money.

1. You Are Using Your Credit Cards Every Month

One of the biggest signs that you have an income issue is that you are using credit cards towards the end of the month to cover all of your expenses. If you are running out of money during the month, or you are using credit cards to help you manage between paychecks, then you are most likely facing an income issue. You need to find a way to stop using your credit cards. 

2. You Run Out of Money at the Beginning of the Month

Every now and then, you can have a bad month where everything is super tight the last week or so. However, if you are struggling to make ends meet after the fifth of the month, then you are most likely facing an income crisis. This is a strong indicator of an income crisis, because it demonstrates that there is not as much overspending going on. If you are barely able to pay your bills and you do not have enough left over to eat on, then you are not making enough money.

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Hillary Clinton To Campaign For Brown

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton is scheduled to come to Maryland to help Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown’s campaign for governor.

Brown’s campaign announced Clinton is planning to attend a rally on Thursday to urge voters to the polls.

The event will be held at the University of Maryland, College Park, in Ritchie Coliseum — five days before Election Day.

It’s the second big rally recently for Brown in Prince George’s County, his home base and a jurisdiction important to winning the race. President Barack Obama held a rally for him in Upper Marlboro last week.

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Former church finance manager sentenced to 10 years for $760,000 theft

The theft of more than $760,000 from Chester United Methodist Church ruined the parish’s credit, forced layoffs of church staff, caused mission programs to be eliminated and necessitated $200,000 in loans to pay bills as the congregation struggled to recover.

The church’s pastor and two other parish leaders testified Wednesday in Chesterfield Circuit Court about the devastating effects — emotional and financial — that former church finance administrator Jerri S. Hunter fostered by embezzling at least $760,389 from the church over 4½ years through deceptive bookkeeping practices.

“When our congregation first heard that Jerri Hunter had embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from our treasury, the reaction was anger, hurt, disbelief, betrayal and great sorrow,” James Watkins, lay leader of the 1,400-member congregation, wrote in a victim-impact statement.

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50 Percent Of American Workers Make Less Than 28,031 Dollars A Year

The Social Security Administration has just released wage statistics for 2013, and the numbers are startling. Last year, 50 percent of all American workers made less than $28,031, and 39 percent of all American workers made less than $20,000. If you worked a full-time job at $10 an hour all year long with two weeks off, you would make $20,000. So the fact that 39 percent of all workers made less than that amount is rather telling. This is more evidence of the declining quality of the jobs in this country. In many homes in America today, both parents are working multiple jobs in a desperate attempt to make ends meet. Our paychecks are stagnant while the cost of living just continues to soar. And the jobs that are being added to the economy pay a lot less than the jobs lost in the last recession. In fact, it has been estimated that the jobs that have been created since the last recession pay an average of 23 percent less than the jobs that were lost. We are witnessing the slow-motion destruction of the middle class, and very few of our leaders seem to care.

The “average” yearly wage in America last year was just $43,041. But after accounting for inflation, that was actually worse than the year before…

American paychecks shrank last year, just-released data show, further eroding the public’s purchasing power, which is so vital to economic growth.

Average pay for 2013 was $43,041 — down $79 from the previous year when measured in 2013 dollars. Worse, average pay fell $508 below the 2007 level, my analysis of the new Social Security Administration data shows.

Flat or declining average pay is a major reason so many Americans feel that the Great Recession never ended for them. A severe job shortage compounds that misery not just for workers but also for businesses trying to profit from selling goods and services.

Average pay declined in 59 of the 60 levels of worker pay the government reports each October.

And please keep in mind that “average pay” is really skewed by the millionaires and billionaires at the top end of the spectrum.

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Property Tax Increase

Democratic Comptroller, Peter Franchot, estimates state property tax will be raised 67% to pay for state debt.

We can not afford another 4 years of the liberal Brown - Mathias - Conway tax and spend policies.

Anthony Brown was responsible for thefailed Maryland Health Exchange that cost Marylanders over $125 million.

Jim Mathias & Norm Conway have voted to increase State spending by $10 billion and to pay for it they've increased taxes and fees by $9.5 billion in just the last 8 years. They've done this during the worst economic downturn our nation has experienced since the great depression.

Vote for change - Vote for the conservatives: Larry Hogan - Governor Mike McDermott - Senate Dist. 38 Carl Anderton - Delegate Dist. 38B

Royal Farms Pulling Jim Mathias Campaign Signs

Once again Royal Farms, (this time on Snow Hill Road) chose to pull the Jim Mathias campaign signs.

They are watching the Mike McDermott videos and seeing there's a much better candidate who truly knows how to work with businesses and turn Maryland around to be a Business Friendly state. 

Many have questioned if the Mathias Camp actually had permission to place signs on their properties but nevertheless, they are slowly but surely coming down. 

Once again, Salisbury News is the ONLY news source delivering you factual and documented images PROVING, (before and after images) this is actually taking place. 

Maryland Named a Top Ten State for Energy Efficiency for the 4th Year in a Row

ANNAPOLIS, MD – For the fourth consecutive year, Maryland has been named a top ten state by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). Its annual State Energy Efficiency scorecard benchmarks the progress of state energy efficiency policies and programs. Under Governor O’Malley’s leadership, Maryland has risen from the #20 spot in 2006 to its current position at #9.

Governor O’Malley has made energy efficiency a priority. One of the O’Malley-Brown Administration’s 16 strategic goals is reducing both per capita peak demand and per capita electricity consumption in Maryland by 15 percent by 2015. As of 2013, peak demand is down 14.6 percent and per capita consumption is down 10.1 percent. Additionally, as a result of the State’s energy efficiency efforts, Marylanders have saved $3.2 billion in lifetime energy costs.

“Maryland’s top ten leadership position recognizes the progress our State has made by setting real energy efficiency goals with specific deadlines, measuring our performance openly for all to see, and driving real results for the people we serve,” said Governor O’Malley. “Reducing energy costs and consumption helps our State build a stronger economy and a more sustainable energy future.”

Troopers Investigate a Serious Motorcycle Crash south of Harrington

Harrington, DE – Troopers are investigating a serious motorcycle crash that occurred just south of Harrington sending two riders to the hospital.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. Saturday October 25, 2014 as Carl W. Miller, 55 of Marydel, DE, was operating a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on South DuPont Highway (US13) in the right lane approaching Williamsville Road. William E. Wooters, 62 of Felton was operating a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound directly behind Miller on US13 in the right lane as well. As the two motorcycles approached Williamsville Road, a tan colored van turned northbound from Williamsville Road and began traveling up the shoulder of the roadway. The van then pulled into the right lane directly in front of Miller’s motorcycle causing him to brake suddenly. Wooters was unable to slow in time and struck the rear of Miller’s motorcycle ejecting Wooters and his female passenger from the bike. Miller was able to bring his motorcycle to a controlled stop on the northbound shoulder. No direct contact was made with the unidentified van and it continued northbound on US13 without stopping.

William Wooters and his wife, Mary Ann Wooters, 56 of Felton, were not wearing helmets at the time of the collision and were transported by EMS to Milford Memorial Hospital where she was admitted with undetermined injuries. William Wooters was later flown to Christiana Medical Center where he was admitted with undetermined injuries.

Carl Miller and his 46 year old female passenger were uninjured in the crash.

Northbound US13 was closed for approximately an hour and a half while the crash was investigated and cleared. No charges have been filed.

If anyone has any information in reference to this incident or pertaining to the van, they are asked to contact Trooper A. Shaub at 302-697-4454 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at:http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by callingDelaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet atwww.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

Man accused of raping girls, infecting them with HIV

HOUSTON -- David Richard Wilson, 33, was found guilty of the sexual assault of a child in 2005 and sentenced to four years in prison. Six years later, Wilson was back in court, accused in two new cases that, if proven, may have lifelong consequences for two more children.

Wilson is charged with super aggravated sexual assault of a child. The enhanced charge is because of the age of the alleged victim. She was only 23 months old at the time. We have also been told that the child is Wilson's niece.

A court document states that the alleged assault occurred last year. The toddler's parents are said to have lived out of state, had drug problems and sent their daughter to live with family in Houston. The child is the daughter of Wilson's sister.

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WCSO Most Wanted 10-27-14

  

Kimberly Jean Matton
• White Female, 5’02” 135 lbs
• DOB 11/11/1973 40 years of age
• Brown hair, Hazel eyes
• Matton’s last known address was Rosedale MD
• She also uses the name Kimberly Mahon or Kimberly Miller
• Matton is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued in February 2014 for Violation of Probation on the charge of Assault 2nd degree
• The preset bond is $15,000
• Matton should be APPROACHED WITH CAUTION

Renee Michelle Lane
• White Female, 5’05” 110 lbs
• DOB 10/08/1990 24 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Lane’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Lane is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in April 2014 for a Violation of Probation hearing on the charge of Child Abuse 2nd degree
• There is no preset bond, she must be brought before the court 

James William Lake
• Black Male, 5’11” 150 lbs
• DOB 09/27/1987 27 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Lake’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• He also uses the name James Willie Lake 3rd or 4th
• Lake is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued in October for Escape 2nd for failing to report to the Wicomico Detention Center as sentenced for CDS Possession
• Lake should be APPROACHED WITH CAUTION and has history of DRUG ABUSE  **SBYNEWS**
• The state will extradite him from DE and VA

 Chad Edward Harmon
• Black Male, 6’06” 195 lbs
• DOB 07/21/1983 31 years of age
• Brown hair, Brown eyes
• Harmon’s last known address was Millsboro DE
• He also uses the name Chad Everett Harmon
• Harmon is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a District Court Bench Warrant issued in September for Violation of Probation on the charge of Assault 2nd
• There is no preset bond, he must be brought before the court
• The state will extradite him from DE and VA
• Harmon should be APPROACHED WITH CAUTION, he has history of RESIST ARREST and MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES 
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Franklin James Donaway
• White Male, 5’11” 210 lbs
• DOB 09/09/1978 36 years of age
• Brown hair, Blue eyes
• Donaway’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Donaway is wanted by the Sheriff’s Office on a Circuit Court Bench Warrant issued for Failure to Appear in October 2014 on the charge of Criminal Child Support
• There is no preset bond, he must be brought before the court
• The state will extradite him from DE and VA
• Donaway has history of DRUG ABUSE

Elisha Ann Cropper
• Black Female, 5’07” 150 lbs
• DOB 12/03/1986 27 years of age
• Black hair, Brown eyes
• Cropper’s last known address was Salisbury MD
• Cropper is wanted by the Sheriff's Office on a District Court Arrest Warrant issued in October 2012 for Theft $1000 to $10,000 and Theft under $1000
• Cropper has a history of DRUG ABUSE
• We will extradite Cropper from all states East of the Mississippi 

Navy Sailors, Off-Duty Police Fight Outside Virginia Beach Bar

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – A brawl between Navy sailors and off-duty police officers Saturday morning at a Virginia Beach bar led to pepper spray, a hospital visit and someone behind bars.

Some members of the Navy, based at Oceana, rented a party bus in celebration of two people moving on from the squadron, according to WAVY.com sources. Just after midnight Oct. 25, the group headed to Eagle’s Nest Rockin Country Bar near the Hilltop Shopping Center.

At the same time, three off-duty Virginia Beach police officers were leaving the pub, said the bar manager. According to security, the officers had eaten dinner and were not in uniform. 10 On Your Side has received conflicting reports about when the officers’ next shift would start.

A Virginia Beach Police Department representative said they are still sorting through the facts and will release more information Monday.

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State Police Probe Thefts From Vehicles

Sussex County, DE – Over the past weekend; the Delaware State Police has investigated thefts from vehicles at over a dozen locations from Lincoln to Lewes.

State Police learned that an undetermined number of suspects entered approximately twelve different vehicles stealing items and also rummaging through unsecured vehicles. The suspects stole items ranging from purses to electronic devices, and U.S. currency. In most of these cases the vehicles were parked in the victim’s driveways and were either secured or unsecured.

The Delaware State Police urge people to utilize the following tips:
Lock your car doors and roll up you windows
Do not leave valuables inside your vehicle
Leave outdoor lights on in the driveway or have security lighting installed
Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1 immediately

If anyone has any information on these incidents, they are asked to contact Troop 7 at 302-644-5020 or by utilizing the Delaware State Police Mobile Crime Tip Application available to download at: http://www.delaware.gov/apps/. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by sending an anonymous tip by text to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword "DSP."

MSP DUI Log (Berlin Barrack) 10-20-14 thrue 10-27-14

Comments, We're So Sorry...

I am receiving a lot of e-mail messages and text messages about Blogger not accepting comments. 

For what it's worth, there's nothing I can do about it at this time. They are up to something and we just don't know what it is. Some seem to be coming through just fine and others are frustrated because they are not being heard. 

At least we are able to publish information that hopefully educates the public. One thing for sure, the traffic hasn't slowed down and we thank you for that. 

A LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The Lobbyist

http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/james-hickey.asp?cycle=10

I find it odd that this lobbyist donated $1,000.00 to county executive when he only donated $250 to a US congressman..

There must be a very important client this guy is working for and they want something from Pollitt

Josh Hastings Special Interest Mailer

Josh Hastings mailer shows he is proudly endorsed by fellow Democrat Jake Day and ousted RINO Congressman Wayne Gilchrest. Notice how he doesn't let anyone know that he and Jake Day are Democrats. Notice how he sneaks in the little (R) after Wayne Gilchrest's name so that the unsuspecting Republicans can feel a connection. The Republicans feel that connection alright, the way he gave Congressman Andy Harris the shaft and endorsed the loser Democrat Frank Kratovil for Congress. For the 2014 election Gilchrest endorsed John LaFerla who lost in the Primary. Democrats Wayne Gilchrest has endorsed is Barack Obama for President and O'Malley for Governor. Other Democrats Gilchrest has endorsed. Another Democrat endorsed by Wayne Gilchrest endorsed is Heather R. Mizeur the gay Delegate running for Governor. What do all of these endorsements have in common? They are are radical, left wing Democrats and Wayne Gilcrest has not endorsed any Republicans since he was spanked by Andy Harris. Many of them are also losers. Wayne Gilchrest is employed by the landgrabbing Eastern Shore Land Conservancy with Josh Hastings. Tree Huggers R US. Again proves that Josh Hastings is not an Moderate, Independent, Conservative Democrat or Republican like he has told many voters he is. Josh is a liar who proudly accepts an endorsement from a sore loser who now hates Republicans and the Republican Party.

Also notice the stamp in the lower left hand corner. Some union and special interest group paid for this mailing and it wasn't local. At the bottom of the stamp is the location. Proof that Josh Hastings election is being bought by special interest groups outside of Wicomico County and Maryland just like the Salisbury City Council was bought for Jake Day and Jim Ireton. Shame on you Josh Hastings for being bought and paid for by the Democrat Machine.

'Mainstream media outlets cover up for President Obama and kill unfavorable stories'

Bombshell claims made by former CBS reporter in explosive new book

An ex-CBS reporter is releasing a book that blames mainstream media outlets for covering for President Obama.

Sharyl Attkisson left CBS in the spring and opened up about her former employer and colleagues in 'Stonewalled' and claims that the media is liberal and covers up for the current administration.

According to a review in the New York Post, officials within the administration constantly criticized Attkisson's report efforts as 'unreasonable.'

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A Letter To The Editor: Wicomico County residents should be informed about recent events involving the County Executive and his staff

It has come to my attention that on October 17 the Wicomico County Public Information Officer sent an e-mail message to various persons announcing a joint press conference to be held by Anthony Brown, Rick Pollitt (Brown’s local campaign manager), and the mayor of Salisbury to criticize Brown’s opponent, Larry Hogan. In her e-mail Ms Lee-Brooks stated that she “was asked to forward” the announcement but did not identify by whom. However, Mr. Pollitt is her superior, in essence if not directly.

It is my understanding that such a communication is a clear violation of the County’s ethics law by Ms. Lee-Brooks, and more significantly the supervisor who ordered it, reasonably assumed to be Mr. Pollitt or another member of his staff. Using public resources (and personnel) for partisan political purposes is strictly prohibited by the law.

Other conduct by Mr. Pollitt and/or members of his staff deserves the voters’ consideration, as well. It has been reported that County vehicles are being used for personal matters, including visiting a local bar and grill. And – in response to Freedom of Information requests – it has been disclosed that Mr. Pollitt has used his County credit card to buy personal groceries on more than one occasion and pay for meals at restaurants. Such conduct is unacceptable, even if Mr. Pollitt promptly reimbursed the County. This, too, is a likely violation of the County’s ethics law.

A complaint is being filed with the County’s Ethics Commission asking for appropriate sanction for matters discussed above. That body should investigate the charges and act appropriately in advance of November 4.

Greg Belcher, Wicomico

A Letter To The Editor: Pemberton Elementary School & Health Concerns

Hello, I was wondering if you have looked into (or could look into) the recent outbreak of who-knows-what at Pemberton Elementary School in Salisbury. Three kindergartners from one class were sent to the hospital with fevers and respiratory problems on Wednesday - awfully reminiscent of Enterovirus D68, which has already killed at least eight children. The Wicomico Health Department has announced that it will not be testing these kids for the potentially deadly virus, citing some "inconsistency of symptoms" BS. 

Personally, I find three kids having breathing trouble to be alarmingly consistent and as a parent, I'm very concerned. If this virus is circulating in our schools, parents have a right to know and to take precautions as they see fit. There seems to be a media blackout on this throughout the state, as Maryland officials have been more than happy to appease the administration by not testing for EV-D68, thereby keeping the number of confirmed cases down and maintaining their plausible deniability. 

There needs to be transparency and Maryland parents deserve accurate information. Having read your blog, I thought you might take an interest in shedding some light on an issue about which local and state bureaucrats are keeping parents in the dark and our children at risk.

Delmarva's Parent Company Prepares For 2015 Merger

Officials with Pepco Holdings and Exelon say the companies are currently targeting the summer to complete the $6.9 billion merger of the utility giants.

The acquisition of Pepco Holdings, which includes Delmarva Power, Atlantic City Electric and Pepco, would make Exelon one of the largest power providers in the country, serving about 10 million customers primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region. Exelon, based in Chicago, acquired PECO Energy in 2000 and Constellation Energy Group — parent company of Baltimore Gas & Electric — in 2012, and is aggressively looking to expand.

Currently, officials are seeking regulatory approvals from four of the five jurisdictions involved — Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Washington, D.C. — as well as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Department of Justice. On Oct. 8, the two sides received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission. The deal had been announced in April and approved by Pepco Holdings shareholders Sept. 23.

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Larry Hogan boasts 11 newspaper endorsements to Brown’s 3

ANNAPOLIS, MD – With just 10 days to go before Marylanders find out who their next governor will be, the majority of the region’s newspapers have already spoken: “Larry Hogan for Governor.”

Mr. Hogan has gained the endorsements of the following publications, 10 of which are based in Maryland while one is in Washington, D.C.: Maryland Gazette, Montgomery Gazette, BayNet.com,Crofton Gazette, Bowie Blade-News, Capital Gazette, Maryland Independent, St. Mary’s Enterprise, Calvert Recorder, Daily Times, and the Washington Times. According to Anthony Brown’s website, he has gained the endorsement of the Washington Post, the Afro, and, as of today, the Baltimore Sun.

Some are questioning whether the Sun’s endorsement for Brown can really be labeled as such. It reads, in part:

“The unrepentant mendacity of Mr. Brown’s attacks on the Republican’s positions on abortion and school construction is nearly reason enough to endorse Mr. Hogan. … Mr. Hogan has performed an invaluable service by forcing Mr. Brown to address the most important issue of this campaign, which is making the policy shifts necessary to secure Maryland’s economic future. If not for Mr. Hogan’s intense focus and pointed criticism, we doubt Mr. Brown would have pledged not to raise taxes or to transform Maryland’s regulatory culture. We give Mr. Brown our endorsement, but we intend to hold him accountable for keeping his promises and for running the government with far more intellectual honesty than he has this campaign.”

According to Hogan spokeswoman Erin Montgomery, “It's no surprise that the liberal Baltimore Sunendorsed Lt. Gov. Brown. But even this far-left paper couldn't fully endorse Brown due to his false attacks against Mr. Hogan and his failed record on the economy and lack of focus on creating jobs.At the end of the day, it’s the voters, not a wishy-washy newspaper editorial, who make the ultimate endorsement.”

Mr. Hogan has also gained the endorsements of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Maryland Farm Bureau, and the Maryland Fire Chiefs Association.

Officials say suspect in killings of California deputies was deported twice

The suspect alleged to have shot three northern California sheriff's deputies Friday, killing two, was deported twice and has a criminal record, federal officials said late Saturday.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokeswoman said that the fingerprints of the suspected shooter match those of a man named Luis Enrique Monroy-Bracamonte. Monroy-Bracamonte was initially deported to Mexico in 1997 after being convicted of drug possession in Arizona. Four years later, he was arrested and deported again for an unspecified offense.

"The fingerprints were the basis for our request for an immigration detainer," ICE spokeswoman Virginia Kice told The Associated Press. The detainer requests that local authorities transfer him to federal custody after his case is adjudicated so ICE can purse his deportation, Kice said.

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Machines flip GOP votes to Democrats in Maryland

Voting machines that switch Republican votes to Democrats are being reported in Maryland.

“When I first selected my candidate on the electronic machine, it would not put the ‘x’ on the candidate I chose -- a Republican -- but it would put the ‘x’ on the Democrat candidate above it,” reported Donna Hamilton.

“This happened multiple times with multiple selections. Every time my choice flipped from Republican to Democrat. Sometimes it required four or five tries to get the ‘x’ to stay on my real selection,” the Frederick, Md., resident said Thursday.

Two other Maryland voters reported the same problem in Anne Arundel County on Friday.

A similar vote-switch turned up in Chicago earlier in the week.

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From Seed To Smoker: The Medical Marijuana Process

ANNAPOLIS — After Maryland is given the OK from the federal government, patients will be able to walk into a dispensary, show their card to the retailer and pick up their medical marijuana prescriptions.

But before medicinal cannabis ever changes hands from retailer to consumer, it has already gone through an extensive trek. There is a complex process between the time a marijuana seed is planted and when the consumer picks up a prescription at the counter.

That whole intermediate process is one of the factors delaying Maryland’s implementation of medical marijuana.

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Wicomico County Public Candidates Forum while on CAR time

Sarah Lake shills for her Democrat friends Laura Mitchell and Rick Pollitt in this CAR invitation, but makes no mention of an Republican Candidate. This is who the Coastal Association of Realtors employees for their Government? She made the flyer for the Wicomico County Public Candidates Forum while on CAR time.

Sarah Lake Rayne with Rick Pollitt

September 19

GREAT NEWS! Laura Mitchell will be joining us for this forum! If you haven't done so already, be sure to mark your calendars AND share this flyer.

SPD Press Release 10-24-14

           

                                           

Giving Back to our One Maryland

Thank you to all of the Marylanders who served throughout Maryland during this year’s Day to Serve. Once again, our state joined together in this regional effort with Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington D.C and achieved a record level of service.

In 2014, 27,000 Marylanders participated in 479 service projects across the State. This year, Maryland volunteers:
recorded 100,000 hours of community service — a 66% increase in volunteer hours from 2013;
collected over 395,000 pounds of food to help feed the hungry;
removed nearly 3,500 pounds of trash from our environment — almost twice as much as last year; and
planted 3,110 trees — doubling last year’s efforts.

During Day to Serve, I joined culinary students to make a healthy lunch for residents of The Light House in Annapolis, which offers transitional housing for people who are homeless. The generous actions of the culinary students show that each of us can make a difference — sometimes one meal at a time — and all of us must try.

One of the highlights of this year’s Day to Serve included expanding the partnership between the Maryland Food Bank’s Hunger Action Month, the Maryland State Police, and the Maryland Department of Transportation. Marylanders donated over 33,000 pounds of food this year at barracks, offices, and service shop drop-off locations. Other organizations made a big impact too — for example, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints donated 40,000 pounds of food to the Maryland Food Bank.

In Baltimore, the Baltimore Area Council of Boy Scouts brought together over 1,100 volunteers to clean up trails and streams as well as participate in flag retirement ceremonies. And the Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County partnered with the United States Naval Academy to bring together over 200 volunteers and midshipmen in a park clean up for Project Green: A Day of Service and Remembrance.

As part of our commitment to service, the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism awarded a total of over $25,000 in matching funds to fourteen different projects throughout Maryland. One recipient of the grants, Zion Development Corporation used the funds to get their project off the ground and clean a gazebo in the Upton community.

I’m grateful for the many ways in which volunteers across our One Maryland came together this fall to feed the hungry, clean up our neighborhoods, and improve our communities – giving back to the places that we call home. Thank you to all who volunteered to change our communities for the better and I look forward to seeing the impact that Marylanders make next year for the 2015 Day to Serve.

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As momentum surges, Larry Hogan has $100K cash-on-hand advantage over Brown

Annapolis, MD – With just 10 days before the Nov. 4 election, Anne Arundel small business owner Larry Hogan’s momentum is surging as overtaxed Marylanders appear likely to end the O’Malley-Brown era.

In the final campaign finance reports of the general election, committees allied with Hogan showed a $100K total cash-on-hand advantage over those supporting the embattled Lieutenant Governor.

According to Hogan Communications Director Adam Dubitsky, “Overtaxed Republicans, Democrats, and Independents are embracing Larry Hogan’s plan to rein in reckless Annapolis spending so we can begin rolling back Anthony Brown and Martin O’Malley’s punishing tax hikes. Despite being outspent by $14 million in special interest money over the course of the election, our grassroots campaign is poised to put an end to one-party rule in Annapolis. These numbers show that Marylanders are increasingly united and ready to put partisan politics aside so we can create jobs, fund priorities, and restore integrity to Annapolis.”

Account Breakdowns:

Maryland Democratic Party: $265,994.74

Brown – Ulman Slate: $47,578.34

Friends of Ken Ulman: $0.00

Friends of Anthony Brown: $31,497.26

Brown campaign and allied committees: $345,070.34

Maryland Republican Party: $150,355.20

Hogan-Rutherford Committee: $291,549.60

Hogan campaign and allied committees: $441,904.80

Hogan overall cash advantage: $96,834.46

Heaven & Hell...

While walking down the street one day a Corrupt Senator was tragically hit by a car and died.

"Welcome to heaven," says St. Peter. "Before you settle in,  it seems there is a problem.  

"No problem, just let me in," says the Senator.

"Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from the higher ups. What we'll  do is have you spend one day in hell and one in heaven.  

"Really?, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven," says the  Senator.

"I'm sorry, but we have our rules."

And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down,   down, down to hell.

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf course.  In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all his     friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake  his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people. They played a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and the finest champagne.

They are all having such a good time that before the Senator realizes it, t is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises.

The elevator goes up, up, up and the door reopens in heaven where St. Peter  is waiting for him, "Now it's time to visit heaven...”

So, 24 hours passed with the Senator joining a group of contented souls  moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good     time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter  returns.

"Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now  choose your eternity."

"Well, I would  never have said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I  would be better off in hell."

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes down, down, down to     hell...

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags, picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from  above

The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulders.

"I don't understand," stammers the Senator. "Yesterday I was     here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and     caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just     a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What     happened?"

The devil smiles at him and says,

"Yesterday we were campaigning, Today, you voted.."  

Vote     wisely in November 2014