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Monday, November 01, 2010
Letter From The Dean Of Students At SU
Happy Halloween!!! 
For those of you who plan to take part in Halloween festivities this weekend, I want to caution you about a few things.
As your parents probably told you on several occasions when you were a little kid, don’t walk around alone or get separate from your group, check your candy before you decide to eat it, and if it does not look right, then it is probably not good for you.
Well, my rules are no different…, well maybe they are….
So “here we go, my rules to keep you safe this weekend and to keep you around for the remainder of the year.
- Check your Pipe or Cigarette before you smoke it – if it contains any illegal substance, we will have you on a broomstick out of here sooner than you think.
- Check your bev40rage before your drink it – if you are not 21 or you simply turn into a Goon or Goblin after a few drinks, it will appear that you are dressed in a “donkey” costume to your friends and to the community.
- Check your right jab before you toss it or your uppercut before you lift it. Whether or not you are dressed like Mike Tyson for Halloween, if you fight, we will retire you for the at least a year from SU.
- So whether you go out or not, have a great time, be safe, respect the men and women of SafeRide, and whatever you do, don’t be a “Donkey”
Military Quote Of The Day
"When I joined the military it was illegal
GySgt Harry Berres, USMC
to be homosexual, then it became optional.
I'm getting out before Obama makes it mandatory."
GySgt Harry Berres, USMC
OUR TROOPS
WONDERFUL VIDEO OF OUR TROOPS HAVING FUN http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=5MtdIO23MKM
Delaware Awarded Four Federal Grants to Support Public Transportation
Shares in a Fifth Multi-State Grant to Improve the Northeast Rail Corridor
Dover -- Governor Jack Markell and Delaware's Congressional Delegation announced today the awarding of five important federal grants that will improve rail and transit infrastructure in the First State. The grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), will provide needed funding to complete major rail projects along the Northeast Corridor, improve transit facilities in Sussex County, and replace aging buses in the DART First State fleet.
The awarded grants reinforce the importance of infrastructure improvements recently discussed by President Obama and Governor Markell at the White House last week. All the grant monies being highlighted are from the Federal FY 2010 appropriations funds, which is not affiliated with the Federal Stimulus program Congress appropriated the discretionary money to USDOT, which was then required to award the money through a competitive grant process.
Awarded Grants:
* $13 million from the FRA for the construction of a third track on the Northeast Corridor south of Wilmington. The project will increase travel times and reduce train conflicts in the area. This funding completes the $40 million needed to begin the project. The project is expected to start in early 2011 and will produce 115 construction jobs and up to 15 permanent jobs over time.
* $5 million grant from the FTA to build a new DART Maintenance facility and Park & Ride lot at site of the former Wright Chrysler automotive dealership along Route 1 near Five Points in Lewes.
* $3.7 million FTA grant to replace seven transit buses with 40-foot hybrid diesel buses.
* $2.25 million planning grant from USDOT to address transportation needs and design expansion of the Newark Rail Station. The grant will be used to plan integration of the University of Delaware's transit oriented development of the former Chrysler vehicle assembly plant, now owned by the University
GO HERE to read more.
Dover -- Governor Jack Markell and Delaware's Congressional Delegation announced today the awarding of five important federal grants that will improve rail and transit infrastructure in the First State. The grants, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), will provide needed funding to complete major rail projects along the Northeast Corridor, improve transit facilities in Sussex County, and replace aging buses in the DART First State fleet.
The awarded grants reinforce the importance of infrastructure improvements recently discussed by President Obama and Governor Markell at the White House last week. All the grant monies being highlighted are from the Federal FY 2010 appropriations funds, which is not affiliated with the Federal Stimulus program Congress appropriated the discretionary money to USDOT, which was then required to award the money through a competitive grant process.
Awarded Grants:
* $13 million from the FRA for the construction of a third track on the Northeast Corridor south of Wilmington. The project will increase travel times and reduce train conflicts in the area. This funding completes the $40 million needed to begin the project. The project is expected to start in early 2011 and will produce 115 construction jobs and up to 15 permanent jobs over time.
* $5 million grant from the FTA to build a new DART Maintenance facility and Park & Ride lot at site of the former Wright Chrysler automotive dealership along Route 1 near Five Points in Lewes.
* $3.7 million FTA grant to replace seven transit buses with 40-foot hybrid diesel buses.
* $2.25 million planning grant from USDOT to address transportation needs and design expansion of the Newark Rail Station. The grant will be used to plan integration of the University of Delaware's transit oriented development of the former Chrysler vehicle assembly plant, now owned by the University
GO HERE to read more.
October Notes From The Wicomico County Board of Education
The Wicomico County Board of Education at its Oct. 12 monthly meeting:
Moment of Silence
Observed a moment of silence for the late Linda Mable Washington, a Wicomico High School food service worker.
Public Comments
Heard comments from a parent with concerns about the Magnet Program selection process. Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen said the High Performing Learners advisory committee would meet on Oct. 14 to review what has taken place since the last meeting, including the 2010 selection process, and look at the work that needs to be done now. A Q&A on the Magnet Program and High Performing Learners has been prepared for the committee and the website. Board members asked that public comments and questions on Magnet be considered and responses given in a timely manner.
Superintendent’s Report
Heard from Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen that:
The process of writing an action plan for allocating Wicomico’s nearly $3.1 million in Race to the Top (RTTT) funding is continuing, and that RTTT will mean a change to measuring student growth rather than performance on set measures, with teachers evaluated partially on the growth their students make.
The 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress information is out and available on the website and at mdk12.org. In accordance with federal regulations, Wicomico will redirect approximately $400,000 in Title I funding to professional development.
A recent Maryland State Department of Education audit of the school system was a success.
Westside Primary and Pittsville Elementary and Middle were named Maryland Character Education Schools.
Several hundred people attended a Gang Awareness Training event held at James M. Bennett high in cooperation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention.
Sherri Harkins of Pittsville Elementary and Middle and Willards Elementary has been honored as the Maryland Foreign Language Teacher of the Year.
Wicomico will use the $825,645 it receives from the Education Jobs Fund Program to focus on prekindergarten teachers and class size preservation.
Planning for the Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget is under way, with planning not just for next year but for several years out with continued difficult budget times ahead.
The Family Portal is open for the 2010-11 school year. So far, 1,017 people have signed up to view their student’s school information online. Sign-in information must be obtained by visiting the student’s school.
The school system anticipates more meetings in the near future as improvements to the Onley/Bateman intersection move forward. The city of Salisbury now has the money from the state for the project. The improvements are needed so that as the construction on the Bennett site nears completion, as either the planned 17 buses or 300+ staff cars and other cars must use Onley Road. Board member Ronald O. Willey emphasized the importance of the situation being resolved as quickly as possible.
The Northwestern Elementary HVAC project was approved by the State to receive Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) funding. This approval allows the school system to collect donations of approximately $12,000 based upon commitment letters received from private sector contributors. The QZAB funding with help fund a portion of the long delayed HVAC project at the school.
The system has a $70,000 Connections grant for services to persistently disruptive and violent students, and will collaborate with Sojourner-Douglass College to use space at its facility. The Board will see a Memorandum of Understanding for the arrangement soon.
Meetings continue with the bus contractors with work on issues including insurance, indemnification, breach of contracts, Ombudsman, and “equal to or greater than.”
A committee will work on making sure that all eligible families are aware of the Delmar One-Time Choice.
The school system’s Central Office crisis plan is being updated, and crisis plan training is taking place throughout the system.
Campbell-Jones cultural competency workshops are taking place and are open to Board members.
Highlighted events in October include the Up with People concert sponsored by the Wicomico County Board of Education (Oct. 12) and the Delmarvacade of Bands (Oct. 16); board members also congratulated Wicomico Teacher of the Year Lisa King of Delmar Elementary, who represented Wicomico at the Oct. 8 Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala. In November, look for Election Day (Nov. 2; schools and Central Office closed, please remember to vote), the next STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday on Nov. 13 for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8, and American Education Week (Nov. 14-20).
Contact the school system by e-mail at comments@wcboe.org or leave a voicemail message at 410-677-5251. Visit www.wcboe.org for videos, news and more.
Bennett Middle School Design
Approved the design development for the Bennett Middle School replacement project, for submission to the state. Wicomico is requesting $13 million for its first construction funding request to the State for the project. The school system will also seek $15 million in county funding this year. If the state and county provide the construction funding that is being requested, the earliest start date for construction would be spring 2012, with occupancy in summer 2015. The State will pay 87 percent of the eligible construction costs if the project receives LEED Silver Certification and is approved for funding in FY2012. Board member Robin Holloway said the school system should prepare talking points to ensure the need for the project is well understood and well publicized.
Contract Modifications
Approved a $151,817.14 construction contract modification for Whiting-Turner on the James M. Bennett High replacement project for changes to the project, and a $105,323.46 A/E contract modification for Becker Morgan Group for adjustments to the project’s size and scope.
Negotiating Teams
Approved the members of the 2010-11 Board Negotiations Teams for Unit I, Unit II, and Units III and IV.
PTA Officers
Received for information the list of school PTA officers for 2010-11.
Persons in Charge
Held for further attention and a future vote the 2010-11 list of Persons in Charge in schools in the absence of the principal and assistant principal(s).
School Faculty Representatives
Approved the 2010-11 list of School Faculty Representatives.
Bid Awards
Awarded the contract for Stopware PassagePoint EDU Software for all schools and the Central Office to Identicard Systems Worldwide as the low responsive and responsible bidder. The five-year ownership cost for the system is $57,620. A uniform, comprehensive system is needed for the safety and security of school buildings, said Cathy Townsend, Supervisor of Safe Schools.
Awarded the contract for roof repair crew price to Peninsula Roofing as the primary vendor and Potteiger-Raintree as the secondary vendor as the low responsive and responsible bidders. The contract is for small-scale roof repair projects as needed.
Year-End Audit Reports
Approved the Audit Reports as submitted for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010. Audit documents included the school system’s first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which will be posted on the website to provide information about school funding and spending to the community. Of note this year is that auditor did not identify any deficiencies through the audit, and School Activities Fund audits, which last year yielded numerous recommendations and only one clean audit, this year improved to 13 clean audits and very few recommendations for the remaining schools.
Monthly Reports
Approved the monthly report on personnel matters for certificated employees and budget transfers, and received for information the monthly personnel matters report on classified employees and the monthly update on grant proposals.
Moment of Silence
Observed a moment of silence for the late Linda Mable Washington, a Wicomico High School food service worker.
Public Comments
Heard comments from a parent with concerns about the Magnet Program selection process. Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen said the High Performing Learners advisory committee would meet on Oct. 14 to review what has taken place since the last meeting, including the 2010 selection process, and look at the work that needs to be done now. A Q&A on the Magnet Program and High Performing Learners has been prepared for the committee and the website. Board members asked that public comments and questions on Magnet be considered and responses given in a timely manner.
Superintendent’s Report
Heard from Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Fredericksen that:
The process of writing an action plan for allocating Wicomico’s nearly $3.1 million in Race to the Top (RTTT) funding is continuing, and that RTTT will mean a change to measuring student growth rather than performance on set measures, with teachers evaluated partially on the growth their students make.
The 2010 Adequate Yearly Progress information is out and available on the website and at mdk12.org. In accordance with federal regulations, Wicomico will redirect approximately $400,000 in Title I funding to professional development.
A recent Maryland State Department of Education audit of the school system was a success.
Westside Primary and Pittsville Elementary and Middle were named Maryland Character Education Schools.
Several hundred people attended a Gang Awareness Training event held at James M. Bennett high in cooperation with the Governor’s Office of Crime Control & Prevention.
Sherri Harkins of Pittsville Elementary and Middle and Willards Elementary has been honored as the Maryland Foreign Language Teacher of the Year.
Wicomico will use the $825,645 it receives from the Education Jobs Fund Program to focus on prekindergarten teachers and class size preservation.
Planning for the Fiscal Year 2011-12 budget is under way, with planning not just for next year but for several years out with continued difficult budget times ahead.
The Family Portal is open for the 2010-11 school year. So far, 1,017 people have signed up to view their student’s school information online. Sign-in information must be obtained by visiting the student’s school.
The school system anticipates more meetings in the near future as improvements to the Onley/Bateman intersection move forward. The city of Salisbury now has the money from the state for the project. The improvements are needed so that as the construction on the Bennett site nears completion, as either the planned 17 buses or 300+ staff cars and other cars must use Onley Road. Board member Ronald O. Willey emphasized the importance of the situation being resolved as quickly as possible.
The Northwestern Elementary HVAC project was approved by the State to receive Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) funding. This approval allows the school system to collect donations of approximately $12,000 based upon commitment letters received from private sector contributors. The QZAB funding with help fund a portion of the long delayed HVAC project at the school.
The system has a $70,000 Connections grant for services to persistently disruptive and violent students, and will collaborate with Sojourner-Douglass College to use space at its facility. The Board will see a Memorandum of Understanding for the arrangement soon.
Meetings continue with the bus contractors with work on issues including insurance, indemnification, breach of contracts, Ombudsman, and “equal to or greater than.”
A committee will work on making sure that all eligible families are aware of the Delmar One-Time Choice.
The school system’s Central Office crisis plan is being updated, and crisis plan training is taking place throughout the system.
Campbell-Jones cultural competency workshops are taking place and are open to Board members.
Highlighted events in October include the Up with People concert sponsored by the Wicomico County Board of Education (Oct. 12) and the Delmarvacade of Bands (Oct. 16); board members also congratulated Wicomico Teacher of the Year Lisa King of Delmar Elementary, who represented Wicomico at the Oct. 8 Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala. In November, look for Election Day (Nov. 2; schools and Central Office closed, please remember to vote), the next STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Saturday on Nov. 13 for students in grades 4/5 and 6/7/8, and American Education Week (Nov. 14-20).
Contact the school system by e-mail at comments@wcboe.org or leave a voicemail message at 410-677-5251. Visit www.wcboe.org for videos, news and more.
Bennett Middle School Design
Approved the design development for the Bennett Middle School replacement project, for submission to the state. Wicomico is requesting $13 million for its first construction funding request to the State for the project. The school system will also seek $15 million in county funding this year. If the state and county provide the construction funding that is being requested, the earliest start date for construction would be spring 2012, with occupancy in summer 2015. The State will pay 87 percent of the eligible construction costs if the project receives LEED Silver Certification and is approved for funding in FY2012. Board member Robin Holloway said the school system should prepare talking points to ensure the need for the project is well understood and well publicized.
Contract Modifications
Approved a $151,817.14 construction contract modification for Whiting-Turner on the James M. Bennett High replacement project for changes to the project, and a $105,323.46 A/E contract modification for Becker Morgan Group for adjustments to the project’s size and scope.
Negotiating Teams
Approved the members of the 2010-11 Board Negotiations Teams for Unit I, Unit II, and Units III and IV.
PTA Officers
Received for information the list of school PTA officers for 2010-11.
Persons in Charge
Held for further attention and a future vote the 2010-11 list of Persons in Charge in schools in the absence of the principal and assistant principal(s).
School Faculty Representatives
Approved the 2010-11 list of School Faculty Representatives.
Bid Awards
Awarded the contract for Stopware PassagePoint EDU Software for all schools and the Central Office to Identicard Systems Worldwide as the low responsive and responsible bidder. The five-year ownership cost for the system is $57,620. A uniform, comprehensive system is needed for the safety and security of school buildings, said Cathy Townsend, Supervisor of Safe Schools.
Awarded the contract for roof repair crew price to Peninsula Roofing as the primary vendor and Potteiger-Raintree as the secondary vendor as the low responsive and responsible bidders. The contract is for small-scale roof repair projects as needed.
Year-End Audit Reports
Approved the Audit Reports as submitted for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010. Audit documents included the school system’s first Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which will be posted on the website to provide information about school funding and spending to the community. Of note this year is that auditor did not identify any deficiencies through the audit, and School Activities Fund audits, which last year yielded numerous recommendations and only one clean audit, this year improved to 13 clean audits and very few recommendations for the remaining schools.
Monthly Reports
Approved the monthly report on personnel matters for certificated employees and budget transfers, and received for information the monthly personnel matters report on classified employees and the monthly update on grant proposals.
IT WAS THE BATTLE-CRY - "REMEMBER THE ALAMO" THAT SPURRED ON THE FORCES OF SAM HOUSTON - EASTERNSHORE ITS TIME TO GET IT ON!
I posted this article as a reminder to all our breathren. If ANY of the incumbents and/or political candidates were around and holding office when all of the below listed businesses decided to exodus our area - then maybe this is your time to 'stand up to the plate'. Remember - you've got just one shot every four years to make a difference. Area Business Closings
Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, & Dorchester Counties
Unemployed
1. Sealy Upholstery Co. Unknown – (Best Estimate 150+)
2. Field Container Corp. Unknown – (Best Estimate 150+)
3. Dresser Industries 500 – 600 -(Facility moved to Austin, Texas - at height of business it employed over 1000 employees.
4. Shawnee Homes Unknown – (Best guestimate 150+)
5. Salisbury Engineering - moved entire operation to State of Delaware
6. Heinemann Electric Unknown, Northwood Industrial Park.
7. Moore Business Forms 148 – Shutdown 07-27-94, Snowhill, Maryland
8. Campbell Soup – Salisbury, MD - 604 Employees in Salisbury
9. Campbell Soup – Swanson Division - Pocomoke, MD 245 Employees
10. Campbell Soup – Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen - Crisfield, MD 200 Employees
11. Montgomery Wards 110 Employees - Salisbury, MD
12. Gant Shirt Factory 250 Employees
13. Jodi Shirt Co. 100 Employees
14. Delmar Sportswear 90 Employees
15. Ford Laboratory 70 Employees - Salisbury, MD
16. Grumman Corp. -Salisbury, MD 401 – Employed 523 at Height of production.
17. Peninsula Press - Salisbury, MD 45 - Employees
18. Preston Trucking Co., - Preston, MD Unknown, filed for bankruptcy protection
19. Chesapeake Bay Plywood Corp. 500 Employees – Pocomoke City, MD. Plant shutdown
20. Ruddy Duck 100 Employees - Cambridge, Maryand
21. Airpax Industries 500 – (Best guestimate) Cambridge, Maryland at height of production it employed almost 1500 workers. Moved lighting division to Matamoras, Mexico.
22. Service Merchandise 75 Employees - Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD
23. Purity Bacon - unknown, South Division St. - Salisbury, MD.
24. E.S. Adkins & Co. unknown, North Salisbury Blvd. - Salisbury Maryland
25. Masten Home Center unknown, Rt. 13, South Salisbury Blvd. - Salisbury, Maryland
26. IMS (MVP.com) 40-50 Employees – WBOC reporting - (Old Campbell’s Soup Bldg at Lake Street - Salisbury, MD.
27. Powellville Garment Factory Closure announced 02/01 100 – (Best guestimate)-located in Powellville, MD.
28. Food Depot - Old Salisbury Mall, Salisbury, MD Unknown – Old Salisbury Mall building.
29. Crown, Cork & Seal - unknown, Announced plant Fruitland, MD closure 01-14-02
30. Central Tractor Rt.13 - Fruitland, MD Unknown, Announced closure 01-14-02
31. Ames - unknown, Announced Rt. 50 & Tilghman Road Closure 11-14-01 -Salisbury, Maryland 32. Nanticoke Homes, Greewood, DE Unknown, Announced closure 07-02
32. Stoney Point Decoy Factory 35-40 Employees at peak, Crisfield, MD. Daily Times reporting J. Cording – Announced closure 04-19-03.
33. Tyson Foods, Berlin, MD. Facility 600 Employees - Announced closure 04-21-03
34. Black & Decker, Easton, MD 1400 Employees - Announced closure 04-29-03. Moving plant to Brazil & Mexico - (Daily Times reporter John Vandiver 04-29-03)
35. Pine Country Corp., Pocomoke, MD 35 Employees (Daily Times reported 10-26-03) Operations ceased 09/03.
36. Chesapeake Hardwood Mill Operations ceased spring Peggy Neck Road, Princess Anne, MD. 2002, 40 Employees Alan Parker, Plant Manager
37. Salisbury Steel Products Inc. 909 Boundary St., Salisbury MD. Operations ceased 08-03. 35 Employees Per C.J. Townsend
38. US Air Salisbury Airport, filed for Bankruptcy protection; Reorganization in process; Abandoned flights to BWI- constantly in-and-out of financial trouble
39. True Value Hardware Announced closure of Isabella Street location, Salisbury, MD. 03-04. No. Employees Unknown
40. Office Max Salisbury, MD. announced closure February 2004
41. Helovet Pharma Northwood Industrial Park No. Employees Unknown announced closure Salisbury, MD location March 2005
42. Giant Food, N. Salisbury Blvd. 75 Displaced workers, Salisbury, MD. Announced closure 10-22-06 - Rt. 13 North, Salisbury, MD
43. Super Deep Discount Drugs Located across from Giant’s South Salisbury Blvd. location, announced shutdown 10-22-06, No. displaced employees unknown
44. JV Wells, Inc., Sharptown, MD. Employed over 100 - largest Maryland Timber Company.
45. Nanticoke Seafood - it was owned by Booth Fisheries, Rich Sea Pak and most recently by Cape May Canners who moved it to New Jersey
46. Islandic Seafood, Cambridge Md. Dorchester’s largest remaining employer. The Daily Times reported 300 layoffs March 30, 2007, and an additional 122 that are to be laid off by end of 2007.
47. Brunswick – Bayliner/Maxum One of Wicomico’s largest remaining employers announced closure on 07/2/07 - The Daily Times reported 180 layoffs July 4, 2007. Spurred by tax incentives from North Carolina contributed to decision to move plant.
48. Americhem Inc. Marvel Road facility, Northwood Industrial Park, announced closure on 10-23-07. The Daily Times reported 30 layoffs possibly 45 displacements
49. Powerwave Technology Inc. Formerly Filtronic Comtek, Rt. 50 & Walston Switch Rd., announced closure of facility late August, 2008. The Co. announced it currently employs 100 workers and at one point it employed 300 workers.
50. Oddi Atlantic Owned by Iceland Based Co. that bought Atlantic And Hastings Printing Co. in 2006. 70 Workers laid off on 09-26-08 – (Reported by The Daily Times reporter Gwenn Garland).
51. Invista Plant - subsidiary of Kansas based Koch Industries – (former Dupont Nylon plant) – announced the layoff of 400 workers or 80% of its Seaford,DE workforce. Announcement was made 10-16-08 per The Associated Press - Randal Chase.
52. Circuit City Rt. 13 North - Salisbury, MD - announced closure on 01-12-09 30 employees to be displaced.
53. Saturn of Salisbury Rt. 13 North – Delmar, MD - announced closure on 05-01-09 15 displaced workers per Saturn spokesperson.
54. Waterman’s Restaurant Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD. closed doors on 04-29-09.
55. Bob Smith Automotive, Easton MD - announced closure 03-09 - GM Dealer
Also owned GMC Dealership in Federalsburg, MD
56. Schaefer & Strohminger, Cambridge, MD - announced closure 04-30-09 - GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealer
57. Boaters World, Salisbury, MD - announced closure 04-09 - 15 employees & 75 employees in Denton, MD distribution center.
58. Burke Equipment, Salisbury, MD - closed on or about 01-2010. Number of employees unknown.
62. Jacks Religious Gift Shop - closed on or about 01-2010. Number of displaced employees unknown.
Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, & Dorchester Counties
Unemployed
1. Sealy Upholstery Co. Unknown – (Best Estimate 150+)
2. Field Container Corp. Unknown – (Best Estimate 150+)
3. Dresser Industries 500 – 600 -(Facility moved to Austin, Texas - at height of business it employed over 1000 employees.
4. Shawnee Homes Unknown – (Best guestimate 150+)
5. Salisbury Engineering - moved entire operation to State of Delaware
6. Heinemann Electric Unknown, Northwood Industrial Park.
7. Moore Business Forms 148 – Shutdown 07-27-94, Snowhill, Maryland
8. Campbell Soup – Salisbury, MD - 604 Employees in Salisbury
9. Campbell Soup – Swanson Division - Pocomoke, MD 245 Employees
10. Campbell Soup – Mrs. Paul’s Kitchen - Crisfield, MD 200 Employees
11. Montgomery Wards 110 Employees - Salisbury, MD
12. Gant Shirt Factory 250 Employees
13. Jodi Shirt Co. 100 Employees
14. Delmar Sportswear 90 Employees
15. Ford Laboratory 70 Employees - Salisbury, MD
16. Grumman Corp. -Salisbury, MD 401 – Employed 523 at Height of production.
17. Peninsula Press - Salisbury, MD 45 - Employees
18. Preston Trucking Co., - Preston, MD Unknown, filed for bankruptcy protection
19. Chesapeake Bay Plywood Corp. 500 Employees – Pocomoke City, MD. Plant shutdown
20. Ruddy Duck 100 Employees - Cambridge, Maryand
21. Airpax Industries 500 – (Best guestimate) Cambridge, Maryland at height of production it employed almost 1500 workers. Moved lighting division to Matamoras, Mexico.
22. Service Merchandise 75 Employees - Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD
23. Purity Bacon - unknown, South Division St. - Salisbury, MD.
24. E.S. Adkins & Co. unknown, North Salisbury Blvd. - Salisbury Maryland
25. Masten Home Center unknown, Rt. 13, South Salisbury Blvd. - Salisbury, Maryland
26. IMS (MVP.com) 40-50 Employees – WBOC reporting - (Old Campbell’s Soup Bldg at Lake Street - Salisbury, MD.
27. Powellville Garment Factory Closure announced 02/01 100 – (Best guestimate)-located in Powellville, MD.
28. Food Depot - Old Salisbury Mall, Salisbury, MD Unknown – Old Salisbury Mall building.
29. Crown, Cork & Seal - unknown, Announced plant Fruitland, MD closure 01-14-02
30. Central Tractor Rt.13 - Fruitland, MD Unknown, Announced closure 01-14-02
31. Ames - unknown, Announced Rt. 50 & Tilghman Road Closure 11-14-01 -Salisbury, Maryland 32. Nanticoke Homes, Greewood, DE Unknown, Announced closure 07-02
32. Stoney Point Decoy Factory 35-40 Employees at peak, Crisfield, MD. Daily Times reporting J. Cording – Announced closure 04-19-03.
33. Tyson Foods, Berlin, MD. Facility 600 Employees - Announced closure 04-21-03
34. Black & Decker, Easton, MD 1400 Employees - Announced closure 04-29-03. Moving plant to Brazil & Mexico - (Daily Times reporter John Vandiver 04-29-03)
35. Pine Country Corp., Pocomoke, MD 35 Employees (Daily Times reported 10-26-03) Operations ceased 09/03.
36. Chesapeake Hardwood Mill Operations ceased spring Peggy Neck Road, Princess Anne, MD. 2002, 40 Employees Alan Parker, Plant Manager
37. Salisbury Steel Products Inc. 909 Boundary St., Salisbury MD. Operations ceased 08-03. 35 Employees Per C.J. Townsend
38. US Air Salisbury Airport, filed for Bankruptcy protection; Reorganization in process; Abandoned flights to BWI- constantly in-and-out of financial trouble
39. True Value Hardware Announced closure of Isabella Street location, Salisbury, MD. 03-04. No. Employees Unknown
40. Office Max Salisbury, MD. announced closure February 2004
41. Helovet Pharma Northwood Industrial Park No. Employees Unknown announced closure Salisbury, MD location March 2005
42. Giant Food, N. Salisbury Blvd. 75 Displaced workers, Salisbury, MD. Announced closure 10-22-06 - Rt. 13 North, Salisbury, MD
43. Super Deep Discount Drugs Located across from Giant’s South Salisbury Blvd. location, announced shutdown 10-22-06, No. displaced employees unknown
44. JV Wells, Inc., Sharptown, MD. Employed over 100 - largest Maryland Timber Company.
45. Nanticoke Seafood - it was owned by Booth Fisheries, Rich Sea Pak and most recently by Cape May Canners who moved it to New Jersey
46. Islandic Seafood, Cambridge Md. Dorchester’s largest remaining employer. The Daily Times reported 300 layoffs March 30, 2007, and an additional 122 that are to be laid off by end of 2007.
47. Brunswick – Bayliner/Maxum One of Wicomico’s largest remaining employers announced closure on 07/2/07 - The Daily Times reported 180 layoffs July 4, 2007. Spurred by tax incentives from North Carolina contributed to decision to move plant.
48. Americhem Inc. Marvel Road facility, Northwood Industrial Park, announced closure on 10-23-07. The Daily Times reported 30 layoffs possibly 45 displacements
49. Powerwave Technology Inc. Formerly Filtronic Comtek, Rt. 50 & Walston Switch Rd., announced closure of facility late August, 2008. The Co. announced it currently employs 100 workers and at one point it employed 300 workers.
50. Oddi Atlantic Owned by Iceland Based Co. that bought Atlantic And Hastings Printing Co. in 2006. 70 Workers laid off on 09-26-08 – (Reported by The Daily Times reporter Gwenn Garland).
51. Invista Plant - subsidiary of Kansas based Koch Industries – (former Dupont Nylon plant) – announced the layoff of 400 workers or 80% of its Seaford,DE workforce. Announcement was made 10-16-08 per The Associated Press - Randal Chase.
52. Circuit City Rt. 13 North - Salisbury, MD - announced closure on 01-12-09 30 employees to be displaced.
53. Saturn of Salisbury Rt. 13 North – Delmar, MD - announced closure on 05-01-09 15 displaced workers per Saturn spokesperson.
54. Waterman’s Restaurant Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD. closed doors on 04-29-09.
55. Bob Smith Automotive, Easton MD - announced closure 03-09 - GM Dealer
Also owned GMC Dealership in Federalsburg, MD
56. Schaefer & Strohminger, Cambridge, MD - announced closure 04-30-09 - GM, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep Dealer
57. Boaters World, Salisbury, MD - announced closure 04-09 - 15 employees & 75 employees in Denton, MD distribution center.
58. Burke Equipment, Salisbury, MD - closed on or about 01-2010. Number of employees unknown.
62. Jacks Religious Gift Shop - closed on or about 01-2010. Number of displaced employees unknown.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Fraternal Order Of Police Lodge 50 Press Release
Members of the Worcester County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50 read the article written in the Coast Dispatch regarding Joel Todd, Beau Oglesby, and the endorsement made by the Lodge. It should be noted that Mr. Todd wrote a letter to the FOP Lodge 50 asking for their endorsement of his candidacy for the office of State’s Attorney of Worcester County. He also asked members of the Lodge to encourage the other lodge members to endorse him. After much time and discussion, a decision was made to endorse Beau Oglesby for the Office of State’s Attorney. A quorum was present at that meeting for that vote. That vote
resulted in a unanimous decision to endorse Beau Oglesby.
For Mr. Todd to dismiss the endorsement as meaningless is concerning to many in law enforcement because Mr. Todd sought the endorsement with vigor. Mr. Todd seems to overlook that all three Fraternal Order of Police lodges in Worcester County have endorsed Beau Oglesby for States Attorney. That is a very large
representation of Worcester County Law Enforcement who no longer wishes to see Mr. Todd continue as Worcester County State’s Attorney.
Respectfully,
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50 members
resulted in a unanimous decision to endorse Beau Oglesby.
For Mr. Todd to dismiss the endorsement as meaningless is concerning to many in law enforcement because Mr. Todd sought the endorsement with vigor. Mr. Todd seems to overlook that all three Fraternal Order of Police lodges in Worcester County have endorsed Beau Oglesby for States Attorney. That is a very large
representation of Worcester County Law Enforcement who no longer wishes to see Mr. Todd continue as Worcester County State’s Attorney.
Respectfully,
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 50 members
An Open Letter From Beau Oglesby
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
As we approach Election Day with growing excitement, I am once again reminded why this County is in such desperate need of new ideas, fresh perspectives, and tempered patience from its State’s Attorney. This year the voters have been plagued with endless negative advertising, vicious attacks, and attempts at outright deception. While I have been deeply saddened and disappointed by the candidates and elected officials who have chosen to engage in this type of distasteful politics, I am delighted and proud of both our campaign and its supporters for remaining true to our commitment to raise the level of genuine discussion in Worcester County.
At a time when our County deserves effective, honest, and trustworthy leadership from its State’s Attorney, Joel Todd continues to focus his attention on why you should not vote for me instead of why you should vote for him. The sixteen year incumbent has gone to great lengths, and spent a lot of money to mischaracterize the truth; yet despite his actions to the contrary, I remain resolved to running a positive campaign because I believe the voters of Worcester County deserve honest discussion – not desperation. I refuse to participate in betrayals of public trust through the use of deceptive mailers, scare tactics, fraudulent endorsements, and shameless lies.
As Election Day draws nearer, some will resort to “gutter” politics. However, people can see beyond such transparent tactics. Tempered silence is the true measure of a person’s dignity. Let’s show Joel Todd and the “would be” leaders of this County that the days of broken promises, misdirection, and insincerity are over. Help bring the better angels of our consciences to the forefronts of our ballots. Show through your vote that the High Road is the ONLY road. On Nov. 2nd a vote for me is a vote for civility - one that loudly rejects the politics of yesterday.
Beau Oglesby
The Daily Times Does It Again!
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20101030/OPINION01/10300358/1014/OPINION/Times-Endorsements--Mathies-could-be-first-African-American-member
MY Response: Daily Times you make me sick with your Racist comment about Mr. Mathies. If you want to endorse someone that is fine with me. BUT to say you endorse someone because he is black and would better serve the "Minority" district is a JOKE! Van Muir has poured his heart and soul into Somerset County living their all his life. Maybe you haven't done your job right and knowing who Van Muir is. Ask any minority in the community or even Mr. Kirkland Hall about Van Muir. Maybe it's because you have never been behind the scenes years ago and even now on how Mr. Muir has been there and helped the "Minority" community. He as help the kids in little league, helped those who didn't have a meal, helped those who needed health care, and given his time in other ways you do not know about. Mr. Muir has supported the kids in the Greenwood and Princess Anne area all his life. He cares about all kids no matter of their race, religion or creed. That goes for adults as well.
I challenge NAACP President Mr. Hall to say a bad thing about Mr. Muir. I have grown up with Mr. Hall and he too has been good to me and my family. I have seen first hand Mr. Hall and Mr. Muir work together with the "Minority" community. To tell everyone to vote for Mr. Mathies because he will make a difference because he will be the first "BLACK"/"Minority" man to me is totally a racial statement and I hope Mr. Muir will contact his lawyer and challenge you. But knowing Mr. Muir that will never happen. It's crap statements that you all write that makes you all look so stupid and ignorant. Comments like that continues to show that "RACE" is the issue and it should not be. Mr. Hall can attest to that. Isn't that what the NAACP fights for. If the citizens what to vote for Mr. Mathies then do so because he has the experience and knowledge to lead Somerset County in the right direction. I say Mr. Van Muir has more experience, knowledge and has been proven to help the "Minority" community.
Mr. Muir is a full time citizen of Somerset County all his life and has been married to the same wonderful lady for over 40 years. He has given to Somerset County all his entire life and wants to continue to pour his sincere offerings to the citizens NO MATTER WHAT Color, religion, or creed. That is what is needed in Somerset County. If a Purple, Blue, or Green person has the experience then vote them in..But not because of their race and the daily times thinks "Now is the Time". That is a load of crap and any person should realize that who has a heart and is tired of the Race Card to being played." I expect the Daily Times apologize to to Van Muir for their comments!!" It was totally wrong!!!
Rush Limbaugh: Vote Fraud Essential To Democrats
Rush Limbaugh put some sunlight on yet another scheme to interfere in America's ability to self-govern by left-wing billionaire George Soros. Rush points out that even a small influx of cash into your state Secretary of State race can make a huge difference. Something to ponder.
RUSH LIMBAUGH, HOST: Let me illustrate for you just how essential vote fraud is to the Democrat Party. George Soros sank a lot of money into a project called the Secretary of State Project, starting in 2006. Have you ever heard of the Secretary of State Project? The Secretary of State Project had a goal, and the goal was to put as many Democrats into the offices of secretary of state in the states as possible because they're the ones who adjudicate all of the vote fraud cases. They are the ones who count the votes. The secretary of state. The secretary of state, in all of the states, is the guy or the woman who decide on claims of voter fraud.
This is how we got Al Franken as a Senator from Minnesota. A Democrat secretary of state determined the vote count, how it was going to happen, when it was gonna stop, what votes were valid and what votes weren't. You know where they got the idea for this? They got the idea for the Secretary of State Project shortly after the 2004 election when a bunch of Democrats thought they lost Ohio, thought that John Kerry lost Ohio because of Ken Blackwell, who was the Republican secretary of state in Ohio. Now, the haughty Kerry (who once served in Vietnam) lost Ohio by 55,000 votes, and they're running around saying, "Man, if he'd-a had those 55,000 votes, why, we'd-a won! We'd-a won! We'd-a won the election in 2004."
Keep reading-- he's on the right track.
(An interesting article from Thursday, 10/28: Nevada Secretary Of State Says No Evidence Of Vote Fraud )
RUSH LIMBAUGH, HOST: Let me illustrate for you just how essential vote fraud is to the Democrat Party. George Soros sank a lot of money into a project called the Secretary of State Project, starting in 2006. Have you ever heard of the Secretary of State Project? The Secretary of State Project had a goal, and the goal was to put as many Democrats into the offices of secretary of state in the states as possible because they're the ones who adjudicate all of the vote fraud cases. They are the ones who count the votes. The secretary of state. The secretary of state, in all of the states, is the guy or the woman who decide on claims of voter fraud.
This is how we got Al Franken as a Senator from Minnesota. A Democrat secretary of state determined the vote count, how it was going to happen, when it was gonna stop, what votes were valid and what votes weren't. You know where they got the idea for this? They got the idea for the Secretary of State Project shortly after the 2004 election when a bunch of Democrats thought they lost Ohio, thought that John Kerry lost Ohio because of Ken Blackwell, who was the Republican secretary of state in Ohio. Now, the haughty Kerry (who once served in Vietnam) lost Ohio by 55,000 votes, and they're running around saying, "Man, if he'd-a had those 55,000 votes, why, we'd-a won! We'd-a won! We'd-a won the election in 2004."
Keep reading-- he's on the right track.
(An interesting article from Thursday, 10/28: Nevada Secretary Of State Says No Evidence Of Vote Fraud )
Only 2 Days Left
We have spent the last 18 months traveling this district and talking to Marylanders of all stripes. It has been an amazing experience, and I am honored that you are willing to support me in this drive.
Early voting has now ended and we are only days away from Election Day – all of our hard work is about to pay off.
The media is seeing our momentum, and we have received a lot of very favorable press coverage lately – you can view it on my website. Also, Larry Sabato, a nationally renowned political handicapper, has predicted that we will win this race. You can view his analysis here.
While I am confident that we will be celebrating victory on Election Night, we are taking nothing for granted and there is still a lot of work to be done. Your support of this campaign has never been more crucial than it is right now. Please do the three things below to support this campaign:
VOTE - Early voting has now ended. If you didn’t vote early, please click here to find your polling location.
TALK TO YOUR NEIGHBORS ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN - This campaign has always been about the people of this district, and I need you to talk to your friends and neighbors about why you support me. Please make the time to talk to your friends and loved ones about why it is vitally important for them to support our campaign.
MAKE A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION - We are still in the process of buying radio and TV ads, and every extra dollar will go directly towards reaching every voter we can with our message of commonsense conservative principles in Washington DC.
Your donation of $50, $100, $500 or even $1,000 will go directly to keeping our ads on the air through Election Day.
We have come a long way, but the final home stretch is the most important – and we cannot let up in these final days.
Thank you for all you have done for this campaign and for this country.
Andy Harris, M.D.
Pusey Receives Endorsement From The Dispatch
Snow Hill, MD – Yesterday, House of Delegates Candidate, Marty Pusey, was endorsed by the Ocean City Dispatch! In their endorsement of Marty the Dispatch stated, "It’s been decades since this district has elected a Republican to this seat, and we think Pusey should be it." Marty’s supporters agree! You can view the endorsement from the Dispatch at www.mdcoastdispatch.com/article.php?cid=35&id=9895".
Pusey said today, "I am honored to be endorsed by the Dispatch. I have been working hard to show the voters that I am serious about bringing Maryland and the Eastern Shore to the front of the line. I have put out three pointed plans – one about the economy, one about farming and one about jobs – and I urge every voter to take a few minutes to review these plans. I am the only candidate who has come up with real solutions to the real problems that we all are facing in Maryland and on the Eastern Shore."
Marty believes the voters have a right to see what she plans to do in Annapolis before they send her there. She wants them making their decision based on her plans and ideas not just glossy pictures and catchy phrases and that's why she has created Real Solutions for Real Problems.
Marty encourages all voters to read and study her Real Solutions for Real Problems regarding jobs on the Lower Shore, which can be viewed at http://www.electmartypusey.com/. Marty encourages all voters to get in touch with her directly at 410-603-0855 to discuss her Real Solutions for the Real Problems facing Maryland.
Pusey said today, "I am honored to be endorsed by the Dispatch. I have been working hard to show the voters that I am serious about bringing Maryland and the Eastern Shore to the front of the line. I have put out three pointed plans – one about the economy, one about farming and one about jobs – and I urge every voter to take a few minutes to review these plans. I am the only candidate who has come up with real solutions to the real problems that we all are facing in Maryland and on the Eastern Shore."
Marty believes the voters have a right to see what she plans to do in Annapolis before they send her there. She wants them making their decision based on her plans and ideas not just glossy pictures and catchy phrases and that's why she has created Real Solutions for Real Problems.
Marty encourages all voters to read and study her Real Solutions for Real Problems regarding jobs on the Lower Shore, which can be viewed at http://www.electmartypusey.com/. Marty encourages all voters to get in touch with her directly at 410-603-0855 to discuss her Real Solutions for the Real Problems facing Maryland.
Washington Times Endorses Andy Harris
“While Mr. Kratovil has been careful to avoid being linked to the liberal agenda of President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, it's a tough sell,” said the Washington Times endorsement. “Mr. Kratovil voted for the so-called stimulus package, which wasted $814 billion in taxpayer funds to create a handful of make-work jobs. He voted for the "cap-and-trade" bill that would raise taxes on the cost of energy. Although he voted against Obamacare, Mr. Kratovil refuses to commit to its repeal. Dr. Harris understands that the Obama-Pelosi-Hoyer agenda threatens to pull the plug on America's long-term health.”
“The Washington Times knows this country is on the wrong track and I am honored the Times trusts me to bring fiscal responsibility back to Congress,” said Andy Harris. “In Washington I will never vote to raise taxes, I will fight to repeal healthcare reform, and I will work to balance the budget.”
Election Of November 2, 2010?
Let's take a stand!!!!
November 2, 2010
Borders: Closed...
Language: English only!
Culture: Constitution, Bill of Rights
and the BIBLE!
Drug free: Make a drug screening mandatory
for anyone on welfare and/or food stamps!
Mandatory political term limits!
The people vote on politicians pay raises!
NOVEMBER 2, 2010 IS COMING
"""CHANGE"""
We THE PEOPLE are coming...
A Statement From Wicomico County States Attorney Davis Ruark
I am deeply disturbed by those who have chosen to bring the Vincent family, and most particularly Jill Vincent, into a political campaign and to use Sam's death as a political tool. Over the past several weeks I have had several personal conversations with Jill and well as multiple e-mail exchanges. I will not share the e nature of our communications, which were very open and helpful to both of us, but I can unequivocally state that at no time did Jill give any indication whatsoever that she had in the past or ever would in the future support Seth Mitchel for State's Attorney. Jill wants nothing more than to grieve and to heal. I find it appalling that anyone would attempt in any fashion to use Jill Vincent as a pawn in a political game.
During the forty years that Sam Vincet and I knew each other and further over twenty-five years that we worked together, there was never a time when Sam or I even remotely considered that Seth Mitchell would be able to handle the position of State's Attorney for Wicomico County.
Please let Jill Vincent heal and pursue the pathway to a normal life. She is not a political tool.
Davis R. Ruark
Carl And Tina Vincent Respond To Daily Times Letter By Kathy Wieland
Both Sam’s co-workers in law enforcement and the State’s Attorney’s office along with the Vincent family without hesitation support Matt Maciarello for State’s Attorney.
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