Joe is on his way to the Western Shore this morning. He called in with a Smokey report. He said, "there are police everywhere and they are running radar".
Be careful leaving the shore, not only is traffic bad, the State of Maryland needs money. This being next to the last big weekend of the summer, they are out to get what they can, of course they would like everyone to drive safely and buckle up.
Have a safe ride, wherever you go.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009
MEDICINE-MIXING ALERT
Most people know not to mix certain medicines without consulting their doctors.
However, some medicines cannot be mixed with certain foods or beverages . . .
And certainly most of us know not to mix certain medicines with alcohol....
Although, some people think that mixing alcohol and medicine is harmless.
As a public service the AMA and Health Canada have recently published a new warning being distributed via pamphlets in pharmacies across the U.S. And Canada.
Attached is the cover jacket of one such pamphlet:
However, some medicines cannot be mixed with certain foods or beverages . . .
And certainly most of us know not to mix certain medicines with alcohol....
Although, some people think that mixing alcohol and medicine is harmless.
As a public service the AMA and Health Canada have recently published a new warning being distributed via pamphlets in pharmacies across the U.S. And Canada.
Attached is the cover jacket of one such pamphlet:
75 Percent of Oklahoma High School Students Can't Name The First President Of The U.S.
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Only one in four Oklahoma public high school students can name the first President of the United States, according to a survey released today.
The survey was commissioned by the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs in observance of Constitution Day on Thursday.
Brandon Dutcher is with the conservative think tank and said the group wanted to find out how much civic knowledge Oklahoma high school students know.
The Oklahoma City-based think tank enlisted national research firm, Strategic Vision, to access students' basic civic knowledge.
"They're questions taken from the actual exam that you have to take to become a U.S. citizen," Dutcher said.
A thousand students were given 10 questions drawn from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services item bank. Candidates for U.S. citizenship must answer six questions correctly in order to become citizens.
About 92 percent of the people who take the citizenship test pass on their first try, according to immigration service data. However, Oklahoma students did not fare as well. Only about 3 percent of the students surveyed would have passed the citizenship test.
Dutcher said this is not just a problem in Oklahoma. He said Arizona had similar results, which left him concerned for the entire country.
"Jefferson later said that a nation can't expect to be ignorant and free," Dutcher said. "It points to a real serious problem. We're not going to remain ignorant and free."
Question
% of StudentsWho Answered Correctly
What is the supreme law of the land? 28%
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution? 26
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress? 27
How many justices are there on the Supreme Court? 10
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? 14
What ocean is on the east coast of the United States? 61
What are the two major political parities in the United States? 43
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
11
Who was the first President of the United States? 23
Who is in charge of the executive branch? 29
See the answers to the test
More: Read the Full Report from OCPA
The City Of Fruitland Newsletter
NEWSLETTER
September 18, 2009
CITY HALL
The Fruitland City Council Audit Committee comprised of Treasurer Gloria Ortiz, Councilman Ray Carey, Deputy Treasurer Polly Caton and City Manager John McDonnell will meet on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 to discuss ways and items to cut from our budget. This meeting is necessary because of the over $260,000 in cuts from the State of Maryland.
RECREATION COMMISSION
The Recreation Commission meeting this week was cancelled. Some members of the Board attended the funeral of former Councilman J.R. Rains.
FRUITLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Fruitland Economic Development Commission met in session on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, although not having a quorum there was some information discussed, however, not acted upon.
POLICE
Officers met with residents of the Church Street, N. Dulany Ave and Poplar Street neighborhoods to discuss quality of life issues and concerns. These meetings will be held quarterly with area residents to formulate strategies for dealing with crime and other issues in the community. All residents are welcome to attend.
Cpl. Shockley will undergo surgery next week. We wish him a speedy recovery.
PUBLIC WORKS
Field service staff repaired five defective meter service lines beneath the city streets this week. Locations were: 109 S. Camden Ave., 205 S. Camden Ave., 115 Staton St., 120 Ridgefield Lane and 211 Williams Ave. All of these services have been in use for 31 years.
Upgrade of the Hunt Club-Meadowbrook sewage lift station proceeds on schedule with delivery of a replacement pump within the next two weeks.
OTHER
Birthday wishes are extended to Investigator Mark Stevenson on September 25th. May you have many more.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1973, future President Jimmy Carter files a report with the National Investigators Committee on Aerial Phenomena, claiming he had seen a UFO.
During his Presidential run in 1976, Carter was forthcoming that he had seen a UFO. He described waiting outside for a Lion’s Club meeting to start. He and 10 – 12 other witnesses experienced the sighting.
September 18, 2009
CITY HALL
The Fruitland City Council Audit Committee comprised of Treasurer Gloria Ortiz, Councilman Ray Carey, Deputy Treasurer Polly Caton and City Manager John McDonnell will meet on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 to discuss ways and items to cut from our budget. This meeting is necessary because of the over $260,000 in cuts from the State of Maryland.
RECREATION COMMISSION
The Recreation Commission meeting this week was cancelled. Some members of the Board attended the funeral of former Councilman J.R. Rains.
FRUITLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
The Fruitland Economic Development Commission met in session on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, although not having a quorum there was some information discussed, however, not acted upon.
POLICE
Officers met with residents of the Church Street, N. Dulany Ave and Poplar Street neighborhoods to discuss quality of life issues and concerns. These meetings will be held quarterly with area residents to formulate strategies for dealing with crime and other issues in the community. All residents are welcome to attend.
Cpl. Shockley will undergo surgery next week. We wish him a speedy recovery.
PUBLIC WORKS
Field service staff repaired five defective meter service lines beneath the city streets this week. Locations were: 109 S. Camden Ave., 205 S. Camden Ave., 115 Staton St., 120 Ridgefield Lane and 211 Williams Ave. All of these services have been in use for 31 years.
Upgrade of the Hunt Club-Meadowbrook sewage lift station proceeds on schedule with delivery of a replacement pump within the next two weeks.
OTHER
Birthday wishes are extended to Investigator Mark Stevenson on September 25th. May you have many more.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
On this day in 1973, future President Jimmy Carter files a report with the National Investigators Committee on Aerial Phenomena, claiming he had seen a UFO.
During his Presidential run in 1976, Carter was forthcoming that he had seen a UFO. He described waiting outside for a Lion’s Club meeting to start. He and 10 – 12 other witnesses experienced the sighting.
Editors Note:
The Town of Delmar was founded this week 150 Years Ago
Senior Health Care
The YouTube links below are Part 1 and 2 of a tape made by a Texan. He and his wife made the tape from their ranch in south-central Texas. At their own expense, they made 1000 copies and sent one to every single congressman and senator and some media outlets. Let's hope that each and every one of them watched and LISTENED!!!
Public Health Care Option
What advocates for a public health care option either don't know or won't reveal, is that, on a per patient basis, the administrative cost for, government run Medicare, is much higher than private insurance. Medicare premiums are collected by the IRS and that cost is not charged to Medicare. Medicare pays no taxes. Private companies pay a state tax averaging 2% (as high as 4% in some states). The private companies also pay income tax on their profits. In spite of this private insurance companies have a lower administrative cost, which could be even lower, with some regulation.
While most people, instinctively, understand government is extremely inefficient, it appears many politicians do not. Medicare has virtually no competition unless you count Medicaid as a competitor. It is near impossible to discover administrative costs for Medicaid as each state is probably different. Should an enlightened congress make it possible to purchase health care insurance, across state lines, the competition would likely lower prices on private insurance.
It would, therefore be reasonable to assume that if the government wishes to use taxpayer money to insure some number of people, it would best not be done by a governmental agency. We are told there is a great deal of fraud and waste in Medicare and Medicaid. We are further informed, that the government can eliminate this to pay for half of the cost of a heath care program. No one is standing in their way from doing this now. Government is simply using this as an excuse to cut care for the elderly.
By going to Google, one can find all the information required to make an informed decision. This begs a two part question, Why can't the congress or the media learn to Google?
Joel Brandes
While most people, instinctively, understand government is extremely inefficient, it appears many politicians do not. Medicare has virtually no competition unless you count Medicaid as a competitor. It is near impossible to discover administrative costs for Medicaid as each state is probably different. Should an enlightened congress make it possible to purchase health care insurance, across state lines, the competition would likely lower prices on private insurance.
It would, therefore be reasonable to assume that if the government wishes to use taxpayer money to insure some number of people, it would best not be done by a governmental agency. We are told there is a great deal of fraud and waste in Medicare and Medicaid. We are further informed, that the government can eliminate this to pay for half of the cost of a heath care program. No one is standing in their way from doing this now. Government is simply using this as an excuse to cut care for the elderly.
By going to Google, one can find all the information required to make an informed decision. This begs a two part question, Why can't the congress or the media learn to Google?
Joel Brandes
Senate Votes To Keep Spending Millions On Stimulus Signs
Ever since the “American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009″ kicked in, it was obvious that a major part of the stimulus would be paying people to design, manufacture and put up signs alerting taxpayers where their “stimulus” money was going. You’d have to spend a fortune on an investigation to find a better example of a self-perpetuating sinkhole — and then spend even more money on signs announcing the findings of your investigation — to top this.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, and many others, want to keep spending millions on the stimulus signs because to stop doing so would be to deprive us lowly taxpayers the honor of seeing where our money is being spent (we know it when we see it, Babs, no sign necessary) — and one of those areas is the signs themselves:
GO HERE to read more.
Sen. Barbara Boxer, and many others, want to keep spending millions on the stimulus signs because to stop doing so would be to deprive us lowly taxpayers the honor of seeing where our money is being spent (we know it when we see it, Babs, no sign necessary) — and one of those areas is the signs themselves:
GO HERE to read more.
A Poor Analogy
Obama says his public option will not harm private healthcare. As his analogy, he points to state universities and private universities. He says both kinds of schools coexist well together. Using state and private universities as an analogy is absurd.
With regards to state universities, the government provides funding to support them. If Obama wants to apply this relationship to the health profession, he should start funding doctors’ offices and hospitals so that they can afford to see all of the uninsured for free. Instead, Obama wants to provide both with higher taxes and lower fees. His approach is clearly counterintuitive. Why does Obama despise hard working Americans?
Next time Obama uses universities as his example of how his public plan will coexist with private healthcare, you might suggest that the imbecile feeding his teleprompter should repeat junior high school.
With regards to state universities, the government provides funding to support them. If Obama wants to apply this relationship to the health profession, he should start funding doctors’ offices and hospitals so that they can afford to see all of the uninsured for free. Instead, Obama wants to provide both with higher taxes and lower fees. His approach is clearly counterintuitive. Why does Obama despise hard working Americans?
Next time Obama uses universities as his example of how his public plan will coexist with private healthcare, you might suggest that the imbecile feeding his teleprompter should repeat junior high school.
Salisbury News Delivers The Best Photos Of Delmarva Bike Week Winter Place Park
When I return on Monday we'll deliver a series of photos from Bike Week. In the mean time I thought I'd deliver one of the cooler shots from Bike Week at Winter Place Park. Click on the image to enlarge it. Oh, mind you, this was shot early on Saturday. As time went on the crowd was just unbelievable and much bigger than any other crowd in the past. Oh, for those of you who were worried about me as some pansy once again threatened me to watch my back this year, (again) at Bike Week. I was there in plain view Thursday, Friday and Saturday and received nothing but welcoming hand shakes and kind remarks, AGAIN.
I Need A Favor From All Of You
Today I am taking a personal day away from just about everything, especially this Blog. My Mother has taken ill and has been admitted to a Hospital on the Western Shore. I won't get into the details but so far things don't look very good. This is a very special woman who has seen some very difficult times, yet has always been a strong and stable woman who has never let anything stop her from reaching her goals and I'm confident she'll see her way through this difficult time as well.
That being said, I will not be around the Blog at all today. I'm actually asking two things of you. If you choose to make comments today, please understand that they will not be attended to until perhaps Monday morning. The second favor I'm asking is, take a day off from commenting so when I return I'm not overwhelmed. I could use the break and quite frankly my mind is elsewhere right now, where it belongs during these times.
Thanks for understanding and I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. My Mother's name is Mary and your prayers would be greatly appreciated. There will be Posts pre-scheduled to go up until 9:00 AM this morning, every 5 minutes, as usual. Thanks for understanding and working with me.
That being said, I will not be around the Blog at all today. I'm actually asking two things of you. If you choose to make comments today, please understand that they will not be attended to until perhaps Monday morning. The second favor I'm asking is, take a day off from commenting so when I return I'm not overwhelmed. I could use the break and quite frankly my mind is elsewhere right now, where it belongs during these times.
Thanks for understanding and I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday. My Mother's name is Mary and your prayers would be greatly appreciated. There will be Posts pre-scheduled to go up until 9:00 AM this morning, every 5 minutes, as usual. Thanks for understanding and working with me.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Toughest Test Coming Up For Health Care Reform
Ability of deeply divided Senate Finance Committee to OK plan is crucial
WASHINGTON - The fate of President Barack Obama's top domestic priority — a remake of the U.S. health care system — now rests in the hands of a pivotal but deeply divided Senate committee.
Members of the Senate Finance Committee plan to start voting Tuesday on their version of a health care reform bill.
Democrats on the committee are disappointed with the bill proposed by the chairman, Sen. Max Baucus of Montana. Republicans see a chance to deliver a stunning blow to Obama that could cripple his presidency.
GO HERE to read more.
Acting Deputy Fire Chief
From: Richard A. Hoppes, Acting Fire Chief
Subject: Assignment of Acting Deputy Fire Chief
As you know, John W. Tull has been the Acting Deputy Chief of Operations since May 2009. Since that time John has faithfully served in that capacity and executed the office to which he was appointed with all diligence. However John has announced that he does not intend, nor does he desire to continue to act in the position of Deputy Fire Chief within the SFD. While I am saddened by this I am compelled to honor his request to no longer act as the Deputy Fire Chief of Operations.
Therefore, effective Monday, 14 September 2009, at 0700hrs I am appointing AC John D. Bragg to serve as the Acting Deputy Fire Chief of Operations for the Department. This appointment will continue until such time as the City’s Administration selects and appoints a permanent Chief of the Department. While serving in this position DC Bragg shall be afforded every courtesy the position demands. He will be responsible for and have the full authority to execute all aspects of the position in which he has been called to serve and I remain extremely confident in Dru’s knowledge, skills, and abilities and look forward to working with him during this time of transition for the department as we strive to move forward toward success.
AC John Tull will be reassigned to the 1st Platoon to fill the temporary vacancy left by AC Gladwell being out on medical leave. John will report to the 1st Platoon on Friday, 18 September 2009, at 0700hrs.
Stay safe and should you have any questions concerning this matter feel free to contact me.
The acting fire chief has made another irrational decision by appointing a deadbeat to acting deputy chief. The majority of the members of the fire department are extremely upset by the new mayor allowing these clowns to continue to bring down the Salisbury Fire Department. The previous acting deputy chief wasn't the best, but he certainly was better than this choice. No one in the Salisbury Fire Department has any respect for these good ole boys.
If the new mayor continues to allow Hoppes and his small click to run the fire department you will see quite a few members jump ship and this is no joke.
Someone please help!
Fatal Collision
LOCATION: E/B US 50 E/O Golf Course Road, Worcester County, MD
VEHICLE 1 1997 Harley Davidson Trike, MD Reg: 606M03
OPERATOR Ronald Raymond Lough, 69 YOA, Lansdowne, MD
VEHICLE 2 1998 Harley Davidson, VA Reg: 459966
OPERATOR Ronald Victor Eisner, 49 YOA, Herndon, VA
NARRATIVE:
On 09/18/09 at approximately 1957 hrs, Troopers from the Berlin Barrack investigated a motor vehicle collision involving the vehicles listed above. Investigation revealed that a 1997 Harley Davidson trike failed to reduce his speed to avoid collision with a 1998 Harley Davidson which was traveling directly in front of him. The 1998 Harley Davidson, operated by Ronald Eisner of Herndon, VA was slowing for two motorcycles which were trying to merge into traffic directly in front of him. The 1997 Harley Davidson trike, operated by Ronald Lough, ran into the rear of Mr. Eisner’s motorcycle spinning into the curb. Lough’s motorcycle spun out of control and subsequently overturned ejecting Lough. Lough sustained life threatening injuries at the scene and was transported to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin where he was later pronounced deceased. Traffic was diverted around the scene while the investigation was completed. The roadway was reopened after being closed for approximately 2 hours.
Hospital Shooting?
Not sure how to post this on your site. So I will just tell you.
A fellow worker of mine that is married to a nurse at PRMC told me that his wife said a few months ago that there was a gang member brought to the emergency room at PRMC with a gun shot wound.
Later some rival gang members showed up to finish the job. Apparently they fired off a few rounds in the emergency room. Not sure if anyone was hit but I would like to know why it was not reported on the news? I emailed WBOC twice asking them about it and they have not replied to me. Neither has PRMC.
It amazes me how they keep things like this from the public. I guess our safety has no meaning to the city. I myself do know there are gangs here in Salisbury. I have had a minor run in with one gang before in the area behind the old Bella Donna. Do not want that to happen again.
Have you heard anything about this before? I think the people in this city need to know the truth. If the Mayor and the City Council are not going to do tell us, then we need to remove them and put someone in office who will.
Thanks
HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER
EAST SALISBURY STREETS
The origins of the names of the streets of East Salisbury as recounted by L. Thomas Parker, Sr. in 1950 in the Salisbury Times.
He recalls that when he moved to Salisbury in 1890 there were only 3 people living in East Salisbury. They were Mrs. Minnie Tyndall, Mrs. Annie Johnson and John Sims.
The names of the streets were so named for the following:
Barclay St. - after Lacy Thoroughgood’s mother-in-law
Lacy Thoroughood was a prominent downtown merchant from
at least 1891. By 1921, there is no mention of Lacy, but the
company was still in business as The Thoroughood Co.
Martin St. - after Martin E. Hastings
There is no mention is the history books of Mr. Hastings.
Baker St. - after J. L. Baker
John L. Baker and his wife, Maria, lived at 313 Baker St.
He worked for the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic R.R.
Charles St. - after Charles Bennett ( Minnie Tyndall’s grandfather)
Naylor St. - after Dr. Robert Naylor (builder of the Hotel Esther)
( Naylor St. was formerly called Williams Row)
Truitt St. - after Sampson P. Truitt ( owned the land east of Truitt St.)
Davis St. - after Edward E. Davis
Brown St. - after Rev. McLain Brown
Two other streets in the Newtown area that were named after the daughters of the original owner of Poplar Hill mansion had previous identities. They are:
E. Isabella St. - formerly known as Ulman Row.
Elizabeth St. - formerly known as Dooty Row
The origins of the names of the streets of East Salisbury as recounted by L. Thomas Parker, Sr. in 1950 in the Salisbury Times.
He recalls that when he moved to Salisbury in 1890 there were only 3 people living in East Salisbury. They were Mrs. Minnie Tyndall, Mrs. Annie Johnson and John Sims.
The names of the streets were so named for the following:
Barclay St. - after Lacy Thoroughgood’s mother-in-law
Lacy Thoroughood was a prominent downtown merchant from
at least 1891. By 1921, there is no mention of Lacy, but the
company was still in business as The Thoroughood Co.
Martin St. - after Martin E. Hastings
There is no mention is the history books of Mr. Hastings.
Baker St. - after J. L. Baker
John L. Baker and his wife, Maria, lived at 313 Baker St.
He worked for the Baltimore, Chesapeake and Atlantic R.R.
Charles St. - after Charles Bennett ( Minnie Tyndall’s grandfather)
Naylor St. - after Dr. Robert Naylor (builder of the Hotel Esther)
( Naylor St. was formerly called Williams Row)
Truitt St. - after Sampson P. Truitt ( owned the land east of Truitt St.)
Davis St. - after Edward E. Davis
Brown St. - after Rev. McLain Brown
Two other streets in the Newtown area that were named after the daughters of the original owner of Poplar Hill mansion had previous identities. They are:
E. Isabella St. - formerly known as Ulman Row.
Elizabeth St. - formerly known as Dooty Row
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