This bill creates the potential for mistakes to be made by the multitude of officials who are in the string of deciding who keeps their firearms and who does not. From the counselor to the Department of Justice to the Courts to the State Police to the local law enforcement agencies – this is a huge string of people who can decide someone should be ‘prohibited’.

There is an enormous potential for these decisions to become very arbitrary decisions. Since there is no real definition in this bill of what constitutes a psychologically ‘prohibited person’, it is up to the system to decide. Thus, anyone can be deemed dangerous and therefore prohibited and their firearms confiscated.
This bill also creates major violations of patient’s privacy as doctors’ records are shared throughout the system. With the HIPPA laws, we have to give written permission for my anyone to have access to our records or for my doctor to speak with anyone concerning our health. With this law, the health records essentially become public records open for anyone to review.

These records will travel through the courts, the State Police, the Department of Justice, the local law enforcement agencies, the Department of Health and Social Services, and the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, as a minimum.

The burden of proving one is no longer prohibited is on the patient. This is somewhat like seeking parole from jail – the odds very heavily favor the system. The system decides who will be permitted to have their firearms returned. Once a person is deemed ‘prohibited’, there is very little likelihood that the system will decide he is no longer in that category.

The word confiscation from other family members in the house was used in the hearing though they said, “Of course we are not considering that”. So that will be accessible information and an invitation to the bad guys to visit an unarmed home. Would this also be accessible to future employers?

People who support this bill in any form have this misplaced trust that due process will be followed and rules will prevent abuse. And once in place it would only take a phone call from a “concerned citizen” to bring a SWAT team to your door to take the guns. A very public display of force on the evening news t will discourage anyone else from speaking out, acting out, or getting out of line. This is how is starts, with only the best of intentions.

While parading itself as a means of keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people, in reality this added section of the bill simply makes very public the counseling records of patients and gives the State another means of firearms confiscation with virtually no hope of the individual having his guns returned.

Perhaps that is the real intention of this bill – confiscation of firearms under the guise of protection of society.

Theresa Garcia

you know its too bad that you weren't athiests they probably would have asked if they could help you in your recovery or maybe bring you food and rub your feet.

Thats sad..

People do need to do a better job of taking care of their pets but ...

cops need to have a mindset that they are serving the community not .. well i don't even know what to call cops like this...

That is a sad situation for you ..

I am glad you shared it because it shows that everyone needs to inspect the way they are living...

We do our jobs .. but we are also people..

Seaford Mission

Sussex County File no: 24862

P.O. Box 750

Seaford, DE 19973

302-628-4252 (24/7)

Fax: 202-459-9290

e-mail: goodfaithchapel@aol.com

April 26, 2013

Kent County SPCA

32 Shelter Circle

Camden, DE 19934

Attn: Alex Moore, President

Fax: 302.698.2153

Re: Entrance by Animal Control Officers on our retreat house property today

Dear Mr. Moore:

            I am Pastor Stanley, official name the Rev. Dr. Joseph C. Stanley (ordination name), Heggelund,  director of the Seaford Mission here in Nanticoke Acres. We have been residents of the community for over 14 years. I am a retired missionary, disabled, and 74 years old as of last Christmas Day.

            I am recovering from multiple surgeries, including one that I had just yesterday. At a time when, per hospital discharge instructions, I should be having a day of rest, I was not at all pleased to hear that our associate pastor, Rev. Thomas, who had even more extensive surgical procedures yesterday than I did, was detained for a half hour outside by two officers of the KCSPCA ( and made in his recovery to run in and out of our retreat house to retrieve his photo ID as if he were a criminal under arrest!!) over what  appears likely to have been a call or complaint over our Mission’s golden retriever, “Big Paws”,  who had slipped out of his kennel and ran out on to the side road adjoining our driveway.

            I might add the officers indicated no complaint made whatsoever of any misbehavior on the part of Big Paws, or that he had endangered any person, pet, or belongings during the time he was loose. The dog is an affable, people loving dog who has absolutely never in the 8 years since we took him on from a woman who could no longer care for him, shown any aggressive behavior whatsoever. Further, the officers who saw our dogs affirmed that they were well cared for and in good health.  

            At a time that Rev. Thomas ( himself a disabled person from PTSD due to the loss of three family members to tragedy in one household) was still in recovery from surgery involving general anesthesia (which I know he had made clear to the officers), he was detained to talk with them, run and get his photo ID for them, and wait to sign paperwork they handed him – all this at a time he needed his recovery time, being also my caregiver during my recovery. Being a kindly, gentle, and proper person, Rev. Thomas did his best to accommodate the officers despite the interruption of his medical recovery.

             The officers who came and spoke with Rev. Thomas did not bring up any issues whatsoever for them to have a reason to come on to our property and disturb our hospital- monitored recovery. It was only after the fact of their coming on the property that they decided to raise the question of their rabies shots and licenses. 

             The dogs are all owned by our Seaford Mission, and I have been their custodian. All our dogs have been under the care of Banfield Pet Hospital in Salisbury, MD. Having been in and out of the hospital with multiple heart surgeries, I do not have access to those records at this time. Our sheltie had his recent shots at the Seaford Animal Hospital, and has his license.

             The officers consisted of a Sgt. Jeanette, and her colleague, an officer No. 29, gave no explanation as to the nature of the complaint, but vaguely referred to “handicapped and disabled” people on our road. I do not know of any people handicapped and disabled other than myself and Rev. Thomas, who does not even drive due to his disability.  If any investigation of resident dog owners in our subdivision should be done for dog licenses, it should be of the residents next door on the corner of Cedar Lane and Route 20 who have taken in other people’s dogs, the residents across the street who had a dog of theirs run loose on to the highway, and of the residents three houses further in from us on Cedar Lane who have a sizable boarding house for dogs.

            At this point I feel it reasonable to request that Rev. Thomas’s name ( full name the Rev. Alexander Thomas Nicotra), be deleted from your records, along with the complaint of today’s date that involved his name.

            Thank you in advance for your professional handling of this matter, and for the good work you are doing in the community.          

Sincerely,

The Rev. Joseph C. Stanley (ordination name), Heggelund

Don't count Markell and Doogie from DNREC out yet.

Thank you.  Well spoken and accurate.

So glad we moved to Delaware 7 years ago. 

Dear Mr. Steele,

You can be described as a second-class citizen because you have a homosexual relationship with another man? That being an acting homosexual equals second-class? Who has given you  that second-class citizenship? Who has assigned you that designation? It sounds to me that you are giving it to yourself. And it's not even logical or historical. Are you being denied a place at the lunch counter? And if you do take a place at the lunch counter, has anyone ever blown cigarette smoke in your face? Are there separate bathroom facilities out back or several blocks away from your present location for you? Do you have to enter a building through the servants' entrance? Do you have to go to separate schools for "your kind"? Do you have to sit in the back of the bus? Are there separate water fountains for you? Is there a separate unit for you in the Army? Second-class citizen, MY FOOT! How ridiculous! You are putting that description on yourself and it doesn't fit. 

The only thing you are being denied is in having your homosexual relationship deemed a "marriage". You are demanding that our nation redefine marriage to fit your chosen lifestyle. And that, as a reward for you putting your life on the line? I don't denegrate your Army service, but there are LOTS of other people who have put their lives on the line (policemen and firemen come to mind). I don't recall any of them demanding something impossible as a reward for their service. Only active homosexuals demand such a thing.

Impossible? Yes, impossible.  From time immemorial, marriage has ALWAYS been the relationship between one man and one woman. Not two men. Not two women. One man and one woman. Marriage REQUIRES one man and one woman. That is the reality. Changing the definition, even if that ever unfortunately occurs, will NEVER change the reality, the essence, what the thing IS. Marriage will always BE one man and one woman.

Mary Frances Cherry

No, really: Maryland has a tax on rain now

Oh, my neighbors to the near north are always finding new and interesting ways to torment their citizens with new taxes. The state just plopped an escalating tax on top of its 23.5-cent gas tax, and now there’s a tax on rainfall.

Rain has a price. A last ditch attempt to delay a new stormwater fee failed this week and now Maryland residents could get an unexpected bill this summer.

When rain falls, pollutants get flushed into the Chesapeake Bay and because of that the fees will go into effect – a move critics are slamming as a “rain tax.”

The Watershed Protection and Restoration Program was signed into law in April 2012. It established “a system of stormwater remediation fees and a local watershed protection and restoration fund,” according to the Maryland Department of Environment’s Water Management Administration.

Residents in Montgomery, Prince George’s and Charles counties already pay a similar fee but it will soon apply to residents and businesses in all of Maryland’s 10 largest jurisdictions:

    Anne Arundel County     Baltimore City     Baltimore County     Carroll County     Charles County     Frederick County     Harford County     Howard County     Montgomery County     Prince George’s County

Not incidentally, those 10 jurisdictions are also where all the moolah is in Maryland. The Baltimore Sun, which totes loves this tax explains the rationale:

In 2012, the legislature approved a new program to reduce the fastest-growing source of water pollution in this state: stormwater runoff. What may fall as ordinary rain quickly picks up such contaminants as lawn and garden fertilizers, pet waste, septic tank overflow, chemicals like motor oil, litter and chemicals produced by cars and industry.

Hard, impervious surfaces make this problem much worse. Instead of naturally filtering into the ground, the pollution is sped along to vulnerable streams and rivers and eventually, at least for most of the state, the Chesapeake Bay.

These hard surfaces, such as roads and buildings, have rapidly increased over the last two decades. Between 1990 and 2007, the amount grew by an estimated 34 percent in the bay watershed even as population grew by only 18 percent. Lawmakers finally recognized that something needed to be done — particularly if the state and local governments are to meet the Chesapeake Bay “pollution diet” goals enforced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Note that Maryland’s hand is not exactly being forced by the EPA, here, as the Sun implies. A federal court ruled in January that the EPA cannot enforce “pollution diet” goals by taking a “surrogate approach” to regulating rainfall runoff.

And, in Maryland, good luck trusting the government to actually use this fund for its stated purpose. Here’s the reason Maryland has a new gas tax, as I noted in February:

Governed by Democratic presidential aspirant Martin O’Malley, the state raided more than $1 billion from the Maryland Transportation Trust Fund to pay for non-transportation projects. After appropriating those funds for the General Fund and refusing to put them back, O’Malley is of course asking for a hefty gas tax increase…for underfunded transportation priorities. Maryland is essentially a one-party state, but one Democrat, State Comptroller Peter Franchot has warned O’Malley’s gas tax hike will hurt the economy and won’t even be used to improve infrastructure.

“If we move forward in this direction with this gas tax increase, it’s going to be for general fund relief, not traffic congestion relief.”

Photo credit for front-page photo to Moyan Brenn on Flickr.

Tsar O'Malley should make an interesting Demo candidate for Pres in 2014.

The EPA and the People's Republic of Maryland. Perfect together.

In 1965, disgusted by what he viewed as confiscatory taxation by the British authorities -- a supertax instituted by the Labor government was taking 95 percent of top earners' income -- George Harrison wrote a bitter song from the perspective of a maniacal tax collector:

If you drive a car, I'll tax the street,
If you try to sit, I'll tax your seat.
If you get too cold I'll tax the heat,
If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet.

But even Harrison's "Taxman" never conceived of a levy on the weather, something currently being instituted in Maryland.

Some background: The Chesapeake Bay faces a serious pollution problem. The Environmental Protection Agency decreed in 2010 that Maryland had to stop so much stormwater runoff from draining into the Bay, a project that would cost $14.8 billion. To pay for that, authorities decided to tax "impervious surfaces" -- in the words of The Gazette, "anything that prevents rainwater from seeping into the earth (roofs, driveways, patios, sidewalks, etc.) thereby causing stormwater runoff."

This solution is being called -- with the combined goodwill these two concepts evoke -- a rain tax.

Faced with the EPA's orders, the state has required its 10 largest counties -- Montgomery, Prince George's, Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll, Hartford, Charles, Frederick, Baltimore counties and Baltimore city -- to raise the revenue. Rain taxes are to take effect in these areas by July 1.

Perhaps even more disturbing than the duty itself is the manner in which property owners' obligations will be calculated: According to the Gazette, "satellite imagery and geographic information systems" will be used to measure the area of roofs and driveways.

Homeowners will bear the brunt of the rain tax: of the $14.8 billion to be raised -- $482 million each year until 2025 -- about three-quarters will come from residential property owners. The rate is expected to start at $100 a year for most homeowners, although that could rise. The only rain tax shelter: credits and exemptions for property owners who follow stormwater "best practices."

How the money will be spent is another murky situation; for the full details, head over to The Gazette.

http://youtu.be/N1ABw6IMKn0

The foolishness the local and national democrat leadership is pushing about global warming taxes is particularly offensive. The rest of the world has already acknowledged that there is no data to remotely connect CO2 and warming and even the Germans and other enviro fanatics in the EU are backing off wind farms and other such nonsense but here at home , our 'leaders' have decided it would be a good money source to tax all of us by perpetrating the myth of man-made global warming.

The Budget Priorities of Democrats

 

 

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    Vice President Joe Biden recently said, “Don't tell me what you value. Show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value."

 

  So taking the Vice President at his word, let's take a look at the priorities demonstrated by the Senate Democrat budget and the House budget crafted by Budget Chairman Paul Ryan.  

  What priority is placed on actually having federal budgets that balance -- granted a rather quaint idea these days?  The Ryan Budget balances after ten years.  The Senate-passed Murray budget balances... well... never.  Apparently, Senate Democrats have no "priority" to reduce federal government overspending, only to increase tax revenues.  

  The Ryan Budget does not increase taxes on American families or businesses.  The Senate Democrat budget increases taxes by $1.5 trillion over ten years.  It's important to note that the fiscal cliff deal from December raised taxes by $620 billion, as income-based rates went up for select Americans and the payroll tax increased for everyone blessed enough to hold a job.  Remember also that ObamaCare's taxes are now starting to kick in so there's a medical device tax, increased Medicare taxes and new business taxes for many Americans.  But, on top of all these tax hikes already in place, Senate Democrats have made raising additional taxes a "priority" in their budget.  

  But, let's be fair to the President and Vice President on the budget.  By "priority" they mean spending tax dollars to supposedly show their compassion for fellow Americans in need.  For them, bigger budget allowances equate to a bigger heart.  But does their logic really hold up to scrutiny?  Food stamp spending under their administration has gone up by 108 percent, ostensibly suggesting they care more about poor Americans.  In reality though, nearly two years after the “recovery summer,” food stamp spending and poverty levels continue to remain incredibly high. If their "priority" truly is helping poor Americans then they should consider the ways in which their policies are failing to help our fellow citizens climb up out of poverty. 

  The fact is, ultimately the budget process is not just about numbers, but about American families. The decisions made in Washington directly impact your life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.

  If we consider the Senate Democrat budget in its proper light we discover it actually hurts our seniors and those nearing retirement by undermining the safety net programs on which they rely and devaluing their savings.  It hurts students by depriving them of the opportunity to find a good, paying job and limits what they will be able to take home. Finally, this budget hurts our entrepreneurs and small business owners who create jobs and are critical to a functioning economy.

The Elderly

  Our elderly on fixed incomes are facing a sort of economic double jeopardy:  rising costs of staples like food and energy combined with the looming bankruptcy of entitlement programs they paid into throughout their lives.  The Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees estimate that the Medicare Hospital Insurance Fund will be exhausted in 2024, and Social Security will be bankrupt by 2036.  These programs are facing severe challenges yet the Senate Budget telegraphs that all is well.  

  As the roster of Medicare recipients continues to grow, the younger generation is left to fund these entitlements they cannot afford. Medicare is quickly becoming irretrievably bankrupt. But if Congress were to act today to address the problems of Medicare and Social Security, benefits for the elderly could be saved while keeping the funds solvent for years to come.  

  The Ryan budget includes serious and substantive reform that could preserve the future of these critical social programs. The Senate Democrat budget once again comes up short on a critical priority.

College Students

                     Our nation’s college students are grappling with a new harsh reality; a stagnant job market.  In January of this year, the unemployment rate for Millennials, those born in the mid 80’s, increased to more than 13 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

  Higher unemployment rates have become the norm, as government expansion and overspending has crowded out hiring and innovation in the private sector.  Young people are hurt now and in the future.  Current budget "priorities" are dooming our young to chronic under-employment and stagnant earning power combined with ever higher taxes to pay for accumulating government debt and failing entitlement programs.

Small Business Owners and Employees

  Small business owners and employees also suffer under the Senate Democrat budget.  First, the ObamaCare regulations funded by their budget will cost these businesses billions of dollars while resulting in literally millions of small business employees being dumped into an already failing health-care bureaucracy.  The Society of Actuaries estimates that insurance premiums will go up 30 percent, which for small businesses is on top of the payroll tax increase from January. 

   But it doesn’t stop there; the Senate budget takes another bite from both businesses and employees.  Federal subsidies for expensive renewable energies like wind and solar mean higher energy prices for businesses. In turn owners will have a harder time pricing goods competitively versus foreign corporations, and workers will be left with less take-home pay. 

  So the President and Vice President can continue to point to their bigger spending as evidence of their supposed moral superiority.  However, Americans should ask themselves if it is "moral" for more and more Americans to be trapped in the web of poverty, unemployment, lower wages and less opportunity that is being spun by the budget "priorities" of this administration.

It is Now Easier to Apply for a Green-Card Than Obamacare

Official: Obama proposes cuts to Social Security

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's proposed budget will call for reductions in the growth of Social Security and other benefit programs while still insisting on more taxes from the wealthy in a renewed attempt to strike a broad deficit-cutting deal with Republicans, a senior administration official says.

The proposal aims for a compromise on the Fiscal 2014 budget by combining the president's demand for higher taxes with GOP insistence on reductions in entitlement programs.

The official, who spoke on a condition of anonymity to describe a budget that has yet to be released, said Obama would reduce the federal government deficit by $1.8 trillion over 10 years. The president's budget, the first of his second term, incorporates elements from his last offer to House Speaker John Boehner in December. Congressional Republicans rejected that proposal because of its demand for more than a $1 trillion in tax revenue.

A key feature of the plan Obama now is submitting for the federal budget year beginning Oct. 1 is a revised inflation adjustment called "chained CPI." This new formula would effectively curb annual increases in a broad swath of government programs, but would have its biggest impact on Social Security. By encompassing Obama's offer to Boehner, R-Ohio, the plan will also include reductions in Medicare spending, much of it by targeting payments to health care providers and drug companies.

Obama's budget proposal also calls for additional tax revenue, including a proposal to place limits on tax-preferred retirement accounts for wealthy taxpayers. Obama has also called for limits on tax deductions by the wealthy, a proposal that could generate about $580 billion in revenue over 10 years.

The inflation adjustment would reduce federal spending over 10 years by about $130 billion, according to past White House estimates. Because it also affects how tax brackets are adjusted, it would also generate about $100 billion in higher taxes and affect even middle income taxpayers.

The reductions in the growth of benefit programs, which would affect veterans, the poor and the older Americans, is sure to anger many Democrats. Labor groups and liberals have long been critical of Obama's offer to Boehner for including such a plan.

Administration officials have said Obama would only agree to the reductions in benefit programs if they are accompanied by increases in revenue, a difficult demand given the strong anti-tax sentiment of House Republicans.

That Obama would include such a plan in his budget is hardly surprising. White House aides have said for weeks that the president's offer to Boehner in December remained on the table. Not including it in the budget would have constituted a remarkable retreat from his bargaining position.

Obama's budget, to be released next Wednesday, comes after the Republican-controlled House and the Democratic-run Senate passed separate and markedly different budget proposals. House Republicans achieved long-term deficit reductions by targeting safety net programs; Democrats instead protected those programs and called for $1 trillion in tax increases.

But Obama has been making a concerted effort to win Republican support, especially in the Senate. He has even scheduled a dinner with Republican lawmakers on the evening that his budget is released next week.

House Republicans, however, have been adamant in their opposition to increases in taxes, noting that Congress already increased taxes on the wealthy in the first days of January to avoid a so-called fiscal cliff, or automatic, across the board tax increases and spending cuts.

Congress and the administration have already secured $2.5 trillion in deficit reduction over the next 10 years through budget reductions and with the end-of-year tax increase on the rich. Obama's plan would bring that total to $4.3 trillion over 10 years.

As described by the administration official, the budget proposal would also end a loophole that permits people to obtain unemployment insurance and disability benefits at the same time.

Obama's proposal, however, includes calls for increased spending. It would make pre-school available to more children by increasing the tax on tobacco.

And we have our Three Amigos act from Delaware [Carper, Coons and Carney] to thank for this pending disaster that will further degrade medical care n this country. Of course, they aren't required to live with it. They have their own special plan instead of what they impose on all the dummies who vote for them -and those that don't.

There so many people out there like Ms. Swift who only read the newspaper headlines and never do any research to find out how accurate they are. I would like to bring to attention your quote, "The housing market is coming back", if you go to the internet and check the realtors you will find out all of those homes with price reductions in the thousands of dollars and this is why the buyers are out there. What do you think is going to happen when those sellers get their taxes done after their sale and they don't have any capital gains for the government to collect taxes for. NOT GOOD, HUH!

The sellers will get a tax refund if they claim a loss and have saved any receipts for the tax deductibles. That will really help the economy.

As far as Obama helping, it isn't him who is doing the helping, it is WE THE PEOPLE. The people who care about this country and want it to get back on its feet. 

We want to hear what is really happening not what the media and/or our President chooses to tell us.  Check your facts. 

The Affordable Care Act is going to be catering to the same people who have always been the favorite charity of the United States of America.  Those are the people who don't work and like living off of the people who do. I want someone in the government to make sure that the list will be published of the people who will be told that they will have to pay a fine for not having health insurance.  ROTFWL

The people with health insurance will pay more and the people without will still get care. 

Answering a call by Mid Atlantic Farm Credit  for local agricultural youth clubs to submit a 2-3 minute video around the theme of "Live. Laugh. Farm", Sussex County 4-H Livestock Club, was one of nine videos submitted by Friday, March 22, 2013 deadline.

According to the MidAtlantic Farm Credit Facebook page, people who have Facebook accounts can vote for their favorite video once a day, from Saturday, March 23 to Saturday, April 13. Click on Video Contest to view all nine submissions.

Maida Graves, leader of the Sussex 4-H Livestock Club said the youth had a great time filming the video. They hope to win one of the three cash prizees, $500, $250 OR $100 that will be awarded for the videos with the most posts. Graves said if their video places, she will use the money to take the club on field trips to local and regional livestock events.

The public may vote once daily. Please make sure you click "vote" which is different than liking the video.

Pop Warner  is a non-profit organization that provides youth football and Cheer programs for participants in 42 states and several countries around the world.

 Harrington Little Spartans has decided to host a Cheerleading Challenger squad for the 2013 season. 

Pop Warner’s overall goals are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment. By establishing a Challenger Division, Pop Warner is providing an opportunity for everyone to participate on the sidelines cheering for our local football team or performing as a team before a Pop Warner audience.

The philosophy of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to provide the framework for local Pop Warner programs to offer a structured cheerleading program for participants with special needs ages 7 to 15 with any physical or mental disability. The Challenger program is non-competitive and no score or score sheet is kept. A Challenger Cheer team will also perform an exhibition performance in the Pop Warner Championships. Participation in the Challenger Division is permitted at the request of the individual’s parent or guardian. The cost is $20 at registration.

 The Challenger Team will begin in August and end around October. Registrations will take place on Saturday, May 4, form 5-7pm at the Harrington Parks & Recreation Center. This is a paperwork only registration.  No registration money will be collected on this date.  The $15 registration fee, the child’s 4^th marking period report card and Pop Warner Physical form will be due July 1^st.  The day of registration you MUST bring a current wallet sized photo of the participant and a copy of their birth certificate.  We cannot accept any forms without these two forms of identification.  Only a parent/legal guardian can sign paperwork for the participants.  Registrations are on a first come first serve basis and this cheer team is limited to the first 12 registered.  No early registrations will be accepted.  Items Challenger Cheer participants will need to purchase include, but not limited to, are: team t-shirts and shorts.  A participant’s age as of July 31, 2013 is the participant’s age for the upcoming season.

You do not Have to be from Harringotn to participate in this program. All practices however will be held in Harrington. 

 The Head Coach of the Challenger Division works with Adults with Special needs and has a great coaching staff under her. If you have interest in signing up for this program and would like more information please email Crystal Hughes: fchughes5@gmail.com

Dan The people never get sent away because they are charged with a number of offenses, all but the least criminal get dropped by the AG's office. The reason for this is the AG prosecutor enters a plea bargain agreement with the defense, the criminal gets no jail time and AG Biden gets another feather in his cap for a conviction. His conviction rate is 98% but it's really meaningless because none of the criminals are getting jail time. It's a joke and the criminals know there not going to get sent to jail. 

Perfect example yesterday in Superior court there was a 52 year old heroin/cocaine dealer brought in. he was a 3 time convicted felon, his last conviction was dealing drugs he got 5 1/2 years. He was only out of jail for 1 month before getting busted again for dealing cocaine and heroin AGAIN. Under the statute he is a habitual offender and should have gone to jail for life. The judge gave him 9 years.

Why are there MS13 Gang Members in Sussex?

Why do illegal aliens get a pass in Sussex?

Why are there pockets of crime that are just outragious and people never get put away for what they should be sent up for?

I feel bad when Sheriffs like Joe Appio in AZ get harrassed .. but he is a decent guy trying to do his best .. who does not turn away from his duty for political reasons...

Please consider attending to show support.

I prefer seeing this to what Harry posted in the previous thread.

Go away Harry.  Take your ignorant racial comments with you.  You are beneath being humorous or intelligent.  You and Legends are strange bedfellows for sure.

What gives with these Young "POLISH" Male's here in Delaware all the time??? Its as if they can NOT control thar Kielbasa or something thar??? Maybe the Judge needs to rightly give em' a Good Swift Kick in the "DUPA" thar??? Oy Vey!!!

WHAT BIG BOY PANTS??? Are Yo kidding me here Veritas BIG BOY PANTS??? Legends457 most likely doesn't own any BIG BOY PANTS!!!! Oy Vey!!!!

I just don't understand it. Legends cuts and pastes all the time in his/her rants, yet is upset when someone recasts the silly stuff with another cast of characters. Is there a copyright breach to be concerned about? Sounds like someone needs to put on big boy pants or stay out of the kitchen.

Alien, Sounds to me like yo truly have her on the run now! What ever yo do do NOT allow her too INTIMIDATE yo from posting here on the Newszap Message Boards because this is clearly her aim NO bout adoubt it!!!!!

alien11048

If you continue this copy and paste nonsense of my public posts in these forums I will take the appropriate legal action.    I will contact the web master for this site if this behavior continues.  You have been warned.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

New holiday decorations have arrived on Lewes streets

    A group of volunteers, under the auspices of the City of Lewes Parks and Recreation, began work last year to raise funds for new holiday street decorations. Because of the success of the initial effort, beautiful lighted snowflakes can be seen this holiday season on the poles along a portion of Savannah Road and Kings Highway, a few on West Third Street and more on Front Street and Gills Neck Road.

    Help Lewes continue this effort with additional community financial support.

    Many of Lewes’ citizens have helped with this effort. The city and your neighbors and friends would welcome additional support to purchase more snowflakes to brighten Lewes for the holidays and into winter.

    Forms for tax-deductible donations are available at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, 120 Kings Highway; Lewes City Hall at 114 East Third Street; Two Friends, 205 Second Street; Aquamarine at 114 Second Street; and Delaware Realty at 117 Savannah Road.

    Donations can also be made by mailing a check to City of Lewes, P.O. Box 227, 114 East Third Street, Lewes, DE 19958, Attn: Holiday Décor.

    Questions: email holidaylightsforlewes@comcast.net or call 645-6987.

    Holiday Lights for Lewes Committee:

    Brenda Brady

    Sharon Dardine

    Carol DiSabatino

    Laurie Mills

    Jeff West

Referendum wins 753-734.  A landslide(lol)!  Seriously, this is a good day for the students at Lake Forest. Investment in education is good for their future. Congratulations!

I also wanted to add...  I checked a couple of the larger homes that I know of in my area.  Across the street from where I currently live is a 3,000 sq ft home on 2acres of land.  In my opinion, that is an out of the ordinary type of home for the Lake Forest School District, and their assessed value is only $91,000.  So in order to have a home with an assessed value of $100,000, you'd have to have a relatively large home 3500 - 4000 sq. ft. on at least 2 acres of land.  That is almost definitely NOT the average in the Lake Forest School District....

The thing you need to remember is that the assessed value of your property is not the same as your appraised value.  Kent County computes their assessed value based on 60% of your appraised building construction costs and land value in 1987... 

Also, as of last year, the Lake Forest School Tax was the lowest out of all but 1 school and the votech districts in the entire state... if you want to see for yourself, here is a link:

http://dedo.delaware.gov/dedo_pdf/NewsEvents_pdf/publications/2011-2012_PropertyTaxReport.pdf

There should be no argument from anyone in the school district about raising the tax in order to bring our schools more in line with the rest of the state.  Anything to help our teachers earn more pay for their difficult job, bring better technology/books/materials, etc.. into the schools.  We should be lining up to offer up whatever we can to help.  In most cases, you are looking to give less than $10 more per month than what you are currently paying.

Billy Sweeney

Felton

What 'fat' are you talking about?  You offer no specifics here, just cliches'.  The District's referendum proposal, on the other hand, is very specific. Take a look at it at www.lf.k12.de.us.  I heard enough sound bites during the presidential election. Show us the beef, Mr. Karchner, or more appropriately, show us the fat!  Otherwise, it doesn't exist.

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Lake Forest school tax
    Just to set the record straight to someone who has a different opinion on the proposed tax hike. [“Other side heard from on proposed Lake tax increase,” Hot Topics, Nov. 29, in response to “Vote against Lake Forest District school tax,” Letters to the Editor, Nov. 28; “Lake Forest district residents to vote on referendum – Polls open Tuesday for vote on tax increase that will pay for technology, salaries,” article, Nov. 29] I looked at a tax bill last night. The taxes were: county, $141.60; school, $546.06. The school district is already getting 79 percent of the pie. I think we should vote “no.” They are getting more than their fair share.
It’s about time they tighten their belts and cut the fat. Private industry wouldn’t run like they do.
    Larry Karchner
    Felton

Referendum apologist?  No, referendum supporter is more accurate.  No need for calling names or false representation here.  I can also do math (taught to me by great public school teachers I may add).  Rate times assessed valuation is correct except Mr. Karchner uses a very high figure of $100,000 as his base for his calculation while I use the lake forest district average of $35,000. My figures are more accurate as to what the average homeowner would pay; Mr. Karchner's figures characterize only the highest property values (and presumably) the highest incomes. 

You get what you pay for in life. If we invest in education for kids, those kids pay us back in a better way of life when they grow up (and we grow older). That's why I am encouraging people to vote "yes" on December 4.  No apologies from me either!

Actually, Karchner's math is correct and the referendum apologist needs to understand that it is rate times assesed value. Just because some will get away with a lesser amount doesn't mean that many homeowners and businesses won't get hit by a much larger bill. Also, while correctly claiming the pain will increase in increments, there is the time it will remain in place to  be considered.

Mr. Karchner is, of course, entitled to his opinion.  However, he is wrong on several facts here.  First, the average home in the Lake Forest School District is assessed at $35,000, not $100,000, which would make the total tax increase $88.83, not $253.80.  Second, the tax increase is 'stair-step- over 3 years with the first year being 12.87 cents, the second year at 7.6 cents and the third year at 4.91 cents.  The increase is gradual, not all at once.

For the record, the 'teachers' at Lake Forest did not decide to print this proposal on page 29 of the Delaware State News; the editors of the DSN did that, probably because they have other articles and ads to run as well.  The 'teachers' at Lake Forest do not determine where a story is printed in the newspaper.  As for no one finding out about this referendum, there have been letters sent home with school children, meetings with parents and concerned citizens and articles in the DSN and other newspapers about this referendum.  It's hardly a secret.  The District's website is chock-full of information on the referendum.  I encourage readers to look at it at www.lf.k12.de.us.  No one is pushing anything down anyone's throats.

This referendum is reasonable and the investment in our schools is an investment in our future.  Vote YES on Tuesday, December 4.

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Lake Forest school tax
    I urge all voters in Lake Forest School District to vote on Tuesday, 4 Dec. Lake Forest wants to raise our taxes 25.38 cents per $100 of accessed value Make that read $253.80 per $100,000 assessed value on your house. When you put that in perspective, that’s a lot of money. In fact, they printed it on page 29 of the Delaware State News, hoping no one would find out about it. If you want to keep your money, vote against this unreasonable tax hike the teachers are trying to push down our throats again.
    Larry Karchner
    Concerned taxpayer
    Felton

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We’re better than this
    The last two weeks before the recent election found the voters in the State Senate District 6 and Representative District 20 barraged with mailings, traditional and e-mail. That is not unusual. What is unusual is that the message was nearly always the same: very-thinly veiled denigration of gay candidates and little talk of platforms. The voters were encouraged to vote for, or against, a candidate based mainly on the candidate’s sexual preferences. I remember the same type of campaign against John Kennedy fearing the “Catholic agenda.” There was no “Catholic agenda” to fear, just as now, there is no “gay agenda” to fear.
    This type of campaigning makes perfect sense. It works. Wouldn’t it be better to actually know what platform the candidate stands upon? Our votes should not be for sale to this “fear-mongering.”
    Catherine Ward
    Lewes
Editor’s note: Candidates in Senate District 6 were Ernesto B. Lopez, Republican, elected; Andrew W. Staton, Democrat; and Gwendolyn M. Jones, Libertarian. Candidates in Representative District 20 were Stephen T. Smyk, Republican, elected; and M. Marie Mayor, Democrat.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/recount-election/ZQmy0Mlv

no one cares

Thank you to everyone who voted for me. It was a wonderful victory, and a big thank you to all the republicans that made it possible! I truly could not have done it without you and your horrible stances on social issues and your ridiculous comments. You have made the GOP a thing of the past. Your racism, hate, and ignorance will leave a lasting impression on the American people so that we no longer have to deal with the likes of a party that is stuck in rewind. Thank you again and I look forward to serving you for four more years. God bless you and god bless america.

It does seem as though half of the people do not care (apathty), and the other half does not know (stupidity).

More conspiracy nonsense about Plum island, NY. years ago the same conspiracy nuts claimed that west nile virus originated from there as well. People need to learn to separate fact from fiction.

http://www.topix.com/forum/health/lyme-disease/T8LMLEBO47OHKFMQM

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Keep leadership in Sussex County
    We are writing in support of the re-election of Senator Robert L. Venables to Sussex County’s 21st District state Senate seat. As the daughters of the late Sen. Thurman Adams Jr. of Bridgeville, we are aware of how closely Sen. Venables worked with our father to ensure the interests of Sussex County.
    Sen. Venables is an honorable, respectful and humble man, who would be the last to brag about all he has accomplished for the people in the 21st Senate District. His leadership and seniority in the Senate are recognized among his colleagues, which is why he is the chairman of the Senate Bond Bill Committee and co-chair of the Joint Bond Bill Committee. These leadership positions are important because they make decisions about funding for state capital-bond projects like schools, parks, roads and bridges. He obtained these key leadership positions because of his seniority and demonstrated leadership. It is critical that we keep Senate leadership positions such as these in Sussex County.
    This state Senate election is of great importance to Sussex County. With the passing of our father, Sen. Venables is the only Sussex County senator with the seniority and influence necessary to get funding for worthy projects, not just in his own Senate district, but throughout our county. He also got emergency funding to help the Laurel School District weather a period of difficult finances. Sussex County will have three “freshman” senators after this election. These new senators will benefit from working with Sen. Venables, learning from his vast experience and ability to “work across the aisle” to get things done for Sussex County.
    We encourage everyone in the 21st Senate District to PLEASE re-elect our friend and leader, Sen. Venables. His influence and leadership are vital for the 21st District, Sussex County and all of Delaware.
    Polly Adams Mervine
    Bridgeville
    Lynn Adams Kokjohn
    Rehoboth Beach

1. Todd Akin: “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways of shutting that whole thing down” - mid 2012 Senate Campaign

2. Clayton Williams: “If it’s inevitable, just relax and enjoy it” - mid 1990 Gubernatorial race in Texas

3.  Chuck Winder: “I would hope that when a woman goes in to a physician with a rape issue, that physician will indeed ask her about perhaps her marriage, was this pregnancy caused by normal relations in a marriage or was it truly caused by a rape. I assume that’s part of the counseling that goes on.” - March 2012

4.  Ken Buck: “A jury could very well conclude that this is a case of buyer’s remorse … It appears to me … you invited him over… the appearance is of consent.” - October 2010

5. Rick Santorum: “I think the right approach is to accept this horribly created — in the sense of rape — but nevertheless a gift in a very broken way, the gift of human life, and accept what God has given to you… rape victims should make the best of a bad situation.” - January, 2012

6.Richard Mourdock: “life is that gift from God,” and “even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.”

You got to watch this video and if you are a women or a man that actually gives a shit about a womens right to choice this is doomsday for the Romney Ryan ticket! http://current.com/shows/the-young-turks/videos/keeping-it-real-tyt-exposes-romneyryan-extreme-rape-and-abortion-policies-in-a-new-ad

I read this weeks Milford Chronicle about the infrastructure and preliminary plans for east of RT1. I also recall attending a city meeting the public was told there would be NO commercial development allowed east of RT1. Medical research covers a lot of territory including red bag and bio-hazardous research materials. Did the city even bother to take a poll of the residents who are in thearea of where this is planned ? If they did I believe they will find that the majority of the people are opposed.

How much more of Key Property group do the citizens of Milford and Sussex County have to have shoved down our throats?

Hearthstone Manor/Key Properties has been a thorn in the side of many city residents and unincorporated residents of Sussex County.   It's known that Key Property doesn't follow the plans that are approved.  An example Hearthstone site plans call for a 15' utility right of way and a buffer zone between their development and Shawnee Acres. Six (6) years later there's still no utility right of way, or buffer zone,between the developments. Everyone in the city government acknowledges it was/is part of the approved plans but nothing has been done to correct the deviation from the plans..

There have been numerous reports of  the flooding of 18 Shawnee Acres properties caused by retention pond that either was not constructed properly and/or not maintained properly, everytime there is a moderate or heavy rainfall .  All the residents in Shawnee Acres get is lip service.

Enough is enough Milford powers to be need to stop rolling out the red carpet for Key Property Group.

You have proof I assume?

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Ruth Briggs King
    With the upcoming elections right around the corner, I wanted to share my experiences with Ruth Briggs King. Mine and several other homes are located on what was a dirt road that at times flooded so badly we could not make it out or back to our own properties without having to drive through a foot deep of water, large deep muddy areas and horrible deep pot holes. It was a nightmare and we badly needed it paved and proper drainage. We had been struggling with County & State officials for years and years trying to get this accomplished. Ruth Briggs King literally stepped in and saved the day for us. She personally drove out here when the road was at its worst to see just what she was dealing with. She took the lead, pushed through all the red tape and dead ends and got our road taken care of. All of us back here are so grateful for her. She pursued where other politicians and officials before her turned their backs to us or pushed us off to another dpt. or person. We really felt she cared about this project. There were a couple of us calling her with info or to ask questions and she always returned our calls within a day or two. We never felt put off. Thank you! Thank you, Ruth Briggs King!
    Karen Haun Illian
    Georgetown

Eric Bodenweiser has never been "one of mine".

I agree Veritas about Bodies crazy brother trying to sink his brothers chances. I've also seen some pretty damning evidence coming out about someone who is also making allegations. Unfortunately the internet kangaroo court has already made their decision. As far as Bodie coming out swinging I believe he feels why bother and hsi main concern is for his family and their safety.

Wow, Last, this is a new low for you, attacking one of your own! 

If he was innocent, why isn't he out there swinging?

I'm not sure we need to get all worked up until some facts start emerging. It's pretty hard to hide a serious crime for 20 years in this state. Could be his crazy brother down south trying to kill his election chances. I think I'd like to see what shakes out before running out to buy rope to hang him.

Why did Bodenwiesr ask for our forgiveness in advance in this letter to the editor?  What didn't he tell us?  Why did we throw this seat away to the idots who currently are running this state and nation into the ground?

Why wasn't this man vetted before getting the Republican Nomination instead of Joe Booth?  Why were the Sussex voters foolish enough to vote for this wacko?

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Finding Employees of the Future
GUEST COMMENTARY
Laura H. McCann, SPHR
Ask any business manager, and you will find a common frustration of finding employees who are not only prepared for the jobs that are available, but for the jobs of the future. This is a complex problem that can be understood by looking at several factors in today’s workforce. We have a changing face of our employees, new skills we need employees to bring in to the workplace, and new methods for hiring the best and the brightest employee. The 2012 Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference will give a glimpse into strategies for attracting and hiring employees who can navigate turbulent times to help you grow your company.
This is the first time in our history that we have four distinct generations in our workforce. Each generation brings a unique perspective and attitude toward work and life. This creates walls in the workforce unless we give employees the tools to capitalize on strengths as they work side by side. From the war generation, to baby boomers, to generation X, to the Millennials — there is a great deal of talent, but very different insights and commitment to work. These generations have a gap in technology — the war generation and baby boomers are not always comfortable using technology, and generation X and the Millennials have cut their teeth on smart phones and small computers. We also have more language and cultural diversity within our workplaces — we are now translating training materials into Spanish to effectively communicate with our employees of Latino heritage. This trend will continue as we see more immigrants from Eastern Europe, Guatemala, Haiti, and many other countries.
From the time an employee graduates from college, finds a job and works one year, the skills they learned in college are already obsolete. With the dramatic pace of science and technology advancements, employers can no longer find employees who possess all of the technical training needed for their company. What can be done to build our businesses? Focus on employees who know how to problem-solve, know how to manage projects, know how to work with people, and know how to learn. Employers need to find employees who have the ability to take control of their self-development within the company.
To find employees with the “right stuff,” employers need to look at new ways of hiring employees. One strategy is to use peers within the workplace to do the interviews and have the final decision on who makes their team. This can be a very powerful process in not only finding employees with the right attributes, but also making the current team members more invested in the new employee’s success.
The world of work as we have known it has dramatically changed – we no longer operate in an arena where employees will walk into our business with all of the skills that they need. We need to take a step forward to meet them and find ways for them to grow and develop skills to be successful.
The Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference is being held on Wednesday Oct. 31, 2012, at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Join your colleagues for a productive morning of discussion and networking to build a better business community in Sussex County.

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Annual Sussex County Conference to focus on ‘People: Your Most Valuable Asset’
GUEST COMMENTARY
Dr. Ileana Smith
For the past 18 years we have brought together businesspeople, educators, community and government leaders, and residents from across our county at our annual Sussex County Today and Tomorrow Conference. The annual conference, which we host at Delaware Tech in Georgetown in the fall, is a unique opportunity to discuss collaborative efforts that can benefit our community. I’m pleased to report that our 19th annual conference, which will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 31, will focus on “People: Your Most Valuable Asset.”
The goals for the conference are to promote understanding, showcase initiatives, identify needs, and stimulate action. Our planning committee, made up of dedicated and talented individuals from throughout Sussex County, always identifies a current theme for the conference, and I am extremely pleased with this year’s topic. Any employer knows that if we want a workforce that’s engaged and productive, we need to hire the right people and create an environment that will allow them to flourish.
The conference will include an update from Workforce Analyst Ed Simon of the Delaware Economic Development Office and a keynote speech by Laura McCann, director of team-member relations for Burris Logistics. We will also host two panel discussions with professionals from a variety of organizations, including Emeca, Dogfish Head and Wawa, to name a few.
The first panel discussion, titled “World of Hiring and Development,” will provide participants with valuable insights regarding the challenging process of finding the right people for your organization and then helping them to succeed and grow. President John F. Kennedy once said, “The human mind is our fundamental resource.” If we succeed in engaging and inspiring our employees, everyone in the organization benefits.
“World of Job Seeker Preparation” is the title of the second panel discussion and will include perspectives on what organizations are looking for in employees today, as well as information regarding effective on-the-job training. At Delaware Tech, we strive every day to provide relevant academic and training programs to meet the needs of local businesses. Our advisory committees, comprised of over 1,000 business and industry experts in related fields, meet regularly with us to review curricula, arrange internships, and ensure that our graduates have the knowledge and skills necessary for immediate entry into their chosen careers. This conference is another opportunity for us, as well as for all of you in the community, to identify and discuss current and future needs we must address in order for our county to thrive.
Of course, we couldn’t do this every year without our wonderful volunteers and local sponsors. I am very grateful that we have such a vibrant community full of informed and enthusiastic people who realize the importance of communication and collaboration. If you share our interest in the economic vitality of Sussex County, I hope you will join us on Oct. 31.
Tickets are $30 with a $5 discount for members of a local chamber of commerce. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Web site at www.sussexcountyconference.com or contact Jackie McQuaide at 855-1659.
Editor’s note: Dr. Smith is vice president and campus director, Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus.

i don't no?

How many lawsuits are keeping safe haven hoarding sanctuary from opening?

As one who is running for County Council I'd be interested in hearing just what other issues folks in the county are interested in seeing get attention. I hear that depending on where you live in the County there are issues that may be specific to your area so make sure you let me know which areas you are talking about. If you don't want to leave your comments hear send me an email at gmwlyo@gmail.com 

Gary Wolfe

Candidate for Sussex Council district #2

The mid-east is in chaos with hate America demonstrations almost daily - remember this is where the world gets most of it's oil.

BECAUSE OF NEW DISCOVERIES AND BREAK THRU TECHNOLOGIES AMERICA IS SITTING ON HUGE QUANTITIES OF OIL.  WITH THE RIGHT ENERGY POLICIES AMERICA COULD BE SELF SUFFICIENT IN A FEW YEARS AND NOT HAVE TO DEPEND ON THOSE WHO HATE US.

THE ENERGY SECTOR COULD BE A HUGE SOURCE OF JOBS FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS NOW UNEMPLOYED.

WITH MORE SUPPLY GAS PRICES WOULD COME DOWN DRAMATICALLY.......NOW ALMOST $4.00 PER GALLON.....WE WOULD ALL HAVE ALOT MORE MONEY FOR OTHER ITEMS.  THIS IN IT'S SELF WOULD HELP CREATE MORE JOBS AND MORE TAX REVENUES TO REDUCE OUR DEFICITS.

THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION HAS HAD 4 YEARS TO ADDRESS THESE PROBLEMS.  THEY HAVE RESPONDED BY DOING NOTHING AND AMERICA STILL HAS NO ENERGY POLICIS THAT WILL GET US ON THE ROAD TO SELF SUFFICIENCY.

I CAN NOT BELIEVE AMERICA IS NOT UP IN ARMS DEMANDING IMMEDIATE LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT OFAMERICA'S CRITICAL ENERGY NEEDS.

OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE AND A SAFE FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN DEPEND ON IT.

THIS WILL NOT CHANGE UNLESS WE CHANGE IT WITH OUR VOTE IN NOVEMBER.

Do I heard he was actually with Obama and Jazzy D in NYC drinking $800/bottle champagne instead of meeting with our ally Isreal and Benjamin Netanyahu.

I heard this "restaurateur" and his big black car were at the Romney private confab in Boca, laughing as Romney dissed the unemployed who "can't help me so I won't help them".  Third chair to the left.  You didn't happen to be the waiter pouring drinks whose GoPro was left next to the flower arrangement to film it, were you? If so, congrats.  A service to the Country.

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    I thank God for all the people that supported, volunteered and voted for me. We were successful in sticking to the rules and honoring God throughout my entire campaign and it was by His will alone that I went on to win the Republican Primary Election for the State Senate in the 19th District on Sept. 11, 2012.

    To the voters that supported my opponent in this election, I now ask for your help, understanding and forgiveness. I hope I can gain your support and your votes in November. Now that the primary is over, I hope that we will unite and put our differences in the past. If you get me elected, I will work full time in order to fulfill the duties of the State Senate.

    The main purpose of this letter is to ask those of you standing on the sidelines to get involved in the campaigns of the candidates that must be elected in order to turn this state and nation around and get it headed back in the right direction. Stop complaining, preaching to the choir or just cheerleading from the sidelines. Put your hobbies down for a few weeks. Get in the game. We need your boots on the ground. Please contact me, Eric Bodenweiser, at 856-9395 or ericbodie@comcast.net, or visit my website, www.ericbodie.com, if you are willing to help me win the upcoming General Election on November 6th.

    Eric Bodenweiser

    Republican Candidate for State Senate, 19th District (Bridgeville, Georgetown and Long Neck)

    Georgetown

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Sussex is a natural beauty

    I know that Sussex County is a natural beauty, and as I campaign through Sussex neighborhoods, I am delighted to see so many newly built homes. I also know that the Sussex County Council has approved thousands more to come.

    In its wisdom, the council has created the Sussex County Land Trust, which is part of the Sussex County Land Use Plan. The land trust is to help preserve open space, and developers are to donate to the county with each sale for this purpose.

    I want to thank the residents of the communities that are participating, and I ask that all developers do their part. Finally, I have a message for all our new residents: please consider joining me in the trust and help preserve much of our county’s natural beauty.

    The land-trust website is http://www.sclandtrust.org/.

    Joan Deaver

    Member, Sussex County Council

    Rehoboth Beach

Castaways project

    I have been contacted by many residents in the Cedar Neck area regarding the request by Castaways Bethany to rezone property on Cedar Neck Road so that an RV and cottage resort with a water park can be built.

    Although the Sussex County Council has full jurisdiction regarding county land-use decisions, I have implored Council members to consider two things when voting on this project.

    First, the overwhelming community opposition voiced by residents in the area, who have pointed out that:

    • Del. 26, Central Avenue/Cedar Neck Road and Fred Hudson Road are emergency routes for the entire Ocean View area. The increased number and size of vehicles will produce traffic delays and interfere with emergency services.

    • These added vehicles will increase safety hazards for the many walkers, joggers, and bicyclists who use Cedar Neck Road.

    • The transient nature of the project users during the summer months will also burden the area’s natural resources.

    • The proposed uses would harm the environmental areas contiguous to the east and stress the James Farm Ecological Preserve to the north and the Fresh Ponds State Park to the southeast.

    • The intended uses, as an RV park and a water park, are incompatible with the quiet residential character of the area.

   • Projects should be consistent with the County Comprehensive Land Use Plan and provide for development consistent with that already in the area.

    Second, the Sussex County Council should consider how it would be jeopardizing its own back yard should it approve this project. This general area is home to one of the most beautiful natural preserves that Sussex County owns, the James Farm.

    In sum, the construction of a campground and amusement park would:

    • Work against the nature and character of the residential structure of the entire Cedar Neck peninsula, including the James Farm.

    • Run counter to DNREC’s efforts to return wildlife to the area, by actually endangering the wildlife that is now there.

    • Adversely affect property values.

    • Turn this neighborhood into a noisy, crowded, high-density traffic-gridlock area.

    • Make Fred Hudson and Cedar Neck Roads an inadequate system to handle traffic.

    Join with me in urging members of the Sussex County Council to vote on September 25 to protect the property with which it is currently entrusted and not allow this area to be turned into an amusement park.

    Richard W. “Rick” Eakle

    Democratic Candidate, 20th District, Delaware Senate

    Keen-Wik (Selbyville)

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Republican primary election in 19th and 6th Districts

    Eric Bodenweiser defeated incumbent state Sen. Joe Booth in yesterday’s [Sept. 11] Republican primary for the 19th District [“Booth gets boot in Sussex battle,” article, Sept. 12] – reasons why? Booth took a job at Sussex Technical High School which was perceived as a job he received because he was a senator. Bodenweiser capitalized on that with clever direct-mail ads. Also, the residents of all the manufactured-housing communities in the 19th District came out for Bodenweiser, who supports rent-increase justification. Booth opposed it. Bodenweiser knocked on over 1,000 doors, listening to the voters and presenting his platform. Shoe leather and consistent presentation of his issues gave “Bodie” the victory. Bodenweiser will now face Democrat Jane Hovington in the general election, an African-American who is the local director of the NAACP. I believe this will be a very close contest, as the Dems will pump some money behind Hovington’s campaign in an effort to derail Bodenweiser’s unexpected political momentum.

    Ernie Lopez defeated Glen Urquhart for the new 6^th District state Senate seat, because of his excellent grass-roots campaign, highly organized committee, and dedicated volunteers. Some political-action-committee money also helped with his TV advertising. Lopez has a genuine charm that resonates with everybody who comes in contact with him, which helped him tremendously while he knocked on over 1,000 doors. Some false ads two days before the election, which were paid for and distributed by the 35th District Political Action Committee run by Jack Clark, backfired, as many voters changed their votes because of this insidious negativity. No doubt, this hurt Urquhart’s chances, as well. Lopez now faces Democrat Andy Staton, who is supported by state Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf and Gov. Jack Markell in the general election. I predict this one to be extremely close, as well.

    LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

    Judson Bennett

    Coastal Network

Lewes

I care and most real Americans do.  It's the Liberal Progressives who think they can run roughshod over the principles of the Constitution and American way of life.

IF NO ONE CARES WE DESERVE WHAT WE GET- i care and I believe millions of others do.

no one cares

Our country is divided into class warfare--twenty seven states are suing the federal government--our political process is paralyzed--we are going broke with huge debt & a downgraded credit rating--our churches and traditional family values are under attack by the federal government--unemployment is over 8% with poor job prospects--we have no energy policy but almost $4.00 per gal gas prices--the government says no inflation but grocery stores raise food prices almost weekly.

Yes, this really is America but it's the America we have been given not the America we need and want.  Are you willing to fight to win back the PEOPLE'S America?

Your vote is a powerful weapon only if you use it.  TOGETHER we can win back the PEOPLE's America in November.

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    If I may, I would like to share some thoughts about state Senator Bob Venables, who is running for re-election in the 21st District.

    Over the years, but especially during my first term in the Senate, I have come to admire Senator Venables for his honesty and candor and for his laser-like focus on accurately representing the views and beliefs of his constituents. I believe the people of southwestern Sussex County are fortunate to have a senator like Bob Venables.

    Senator Venables and I have disagreed on some important issues. Nonetheless, I look upon him as a mentor. He is a person who will argue strenuously when he thinks I am wrong but then turns right around and gives me his best advice on the next issue we discuss. He exhibits an air of civility that elevates the Senate.

    In my own Senate service, I frequently look to Bob Venables for an example of how I should conduct myself. When I do that, I find a senator whose first priority is keeping in touch with his constituents and working hard to understand their issues, concerns and positions.

    I also find a senator who then goes to Dover and enthusiastically advocates for his constituents, even when the political tide may be going against him. He is a man of courage.

    Bob Venables’ years of experience give him a broad and deep understanding of our great little state of Delaware. His service as chair of the General Assembly’s Bond Bill Committee, one of the most important committees in our legislature, clearly demonstrates the value of that understanding. He is a wise and effective leader.

    I believe Bob Venables has well earned another term in the State Senate and that the people of the 21st District, and of the entire state of Delaware, would benefit greatly if that comes to pass.

    State Sen. Brian J. Bushweller

    17th District (Democrat)

    Dover

Have you ever heard of the Master Gardener program?  While the Master Gardeners offer information about best practices in gardening, the Master Food Educator program is for individuals who have an interest in nutrition, food preparation, health, wellness and the education of youth and adults.  Whether you are a foods or nutrition professional or an individual without professional training  Delaware Cooperative Extension educators will provide participants with the information and training needed to help  expand the nutrition education efforts of University of Delaware Cooperative Extension.  The volunteers work in local communities and with organizations assisting with the ongoing initiatives of our organization.

Read more:

http://sites.udel.edu/carvelnews/kent-and-sussex-cooperative-extension-offer-master-food-educator-training/

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

    Editor’s note: Ms. Minard serves on the board of the Cape Henlopen School District as the Area B representative.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Well, if Bodenweiser has an agenda, at least that's a step in the right direction. This election is turning into another flurry of signs along the road and speeches about cutting governement spending, lowering taxes and all the other usual BS that the Republicans can't deliver without more members and the Democrats have shown absolutely no inclination to do. One of the few that has outlined a specific battle he plans to take up is Peterman who wants to help electric ratepayers by scrapping or modifying some of the utterly foolish laws the General Assembly put on utilities in the dark of night [RGGI and solar power] and which afe getting passed on to users who don't have a clue why their bills are going up. Sheesh.

Bodenweiser has an agenda, and I don't like it.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."   

Booth superior public servant

    Incumbent State Senator Joe Booth of the 19th District is, by far, the superior candidate running in the Republican primary on Tuesday, Sept. 11. While Republicans, as a matter of courtesy, normally do not comment on primary races between two obviously dedicated party members, as an active Republican officially “blacklisted” since July of 2008 by the Delaware Republican Establishment from running as a Republican for statewide public office, I believe I am free to speak truthfully.

    We do not know what the motives of Mr. Booth’s opponent are, but Mr. Bodenweiser [“Bodenweiser would bring breath of fresh air,” Letters to the Editor, Aug. 23; “Ex-gridiron teammates to clash in Sussex rematch – Bodenweiser aims to tackle incumbent Sen. Booth in 196h District GOP primary,” article, Aug. 25] appears to be following the same failed political career path of Greenville Republican and ex-state Senator Charlie Copeland, who, to his detriment, unseated a sitting Republican state senator, Dallas Winslow, in 2002. After a series of political missteps by Mr. Copeland, the historically Greenville Republican seat is now held by Democrat Michael Katz.

    Furthermore, if Dover State Senator Colin Bonini had been a team player with his fellow Republican state senators and not “weaseled out” and voted with the Senate Democrats, the current Senate President Pro-Tem, Tony DeLuca, would have been replaced by Senator Katz.

    Since the obvious objective of the Republican Party in 2012 is to gain control of the Delaware State Senate, Mr. Bodenweiser would be well-advised to reconsider his political objectives and perhaps consider running in another election cycle for Sussex County Council since the issue of manufactured-housing zoning is a county, not a state, issue.

    While at this point I wish both Republican candidates well, a good Republican and “party man” would step aside in deference to former councilman, mayor, state representative and current incumbent State Senator Joe Booth.

    Dave Graham

    Kenton

    Editor’s note: Dave Graham was the Republican “write-in” candidate for Attorney General of Delaware in 2010, one of the Republican candidates for governor in 2008, and a candidate for governor in the 2004 Republican primary. Mr. Graham is a licensed Delaware C.P.A. and is currently employed by the Delaware Department of Finance as a business-tax-audit technical supervisor in the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington.

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Editor’s note: The 18^th Senatorial District, as redrawn for 2012-2022 following the 2010 Census, spans parts of Kent and Sussex counties, including Farmington, Harrington, Houston, Milford, Ellendale and Greenwood.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."   

Two weekends ago (June 23, 2012), while visiting friends in Dewey Beach, I had a rather unkind experience with the evident owner of Rusty Rudder / Que Pasa / Lighthouse Restaurant / The Cove. My group of old highschool friends and I had just finished eating at his restaurant -- The Rusty Rudder -- when we were parting ways to head back to our homes after the weekend of meeting up. We were making sure that everyone had everything that they had come with in their respective vehicles, and were saying our goodbyes, when a very obviously intoxicated woman (along with a group of other women, who had also just come from The Rusty Rudder) fell in the path of my friend's car. The woman, while on the ground, proceeded to urinate herself while blocking the one-way exit out of the parking lot. It was at this time that I approached the group to make sure that the woman was alright and to get them out of the flow of traffic (which, up until now, was just my friend's Volkswagen attempting to leave). As the woman got up and moved out of the path, and I started walking back to my vehicle, a black German sportscar pulled behind my friend's Volkswagen and began honking and yelling for us to move. I responded, beginning to explain the situation to him, as he got out of the vehicle and started exclaiming things about how he was the owner, how we weren't welcome at this establishment, and how I was no longer welcome in Dewey Beach. At this point, I -- admittedly brashly -- shot back that "just because your car is big doesn't mean that your [fill in here] is". He then proceeded to get back into his vehicle and block the path of the exit (even opening his car doors to make sure I couldn't squeeze by, which, in as large of a van as I was driving is an impossibility to begin with), ultimately disrupting the flow of traffic more than it already was due to the prior scene. He then got out of his vehicle, walked towards me, blocking the road with his body, while trying to take a picture of my license plates as I reversed away from him -- unsure of his intentions at the time. After he yelled something about "taking a picture of my plates so I would be towed if I ever came back", I stopped reversing. As he took the picture of my vehicle -- despite my requests for him to not film me, my friends (in the vehicle with me), or my vehicle -- he approached a Dewey Beach Police Officer who had come over due to the scene that was unfolding. He then told the police officer that I was "drunk, belligerent and disorderly" in what he called "a family establishment", in a low-blow attempt to pin me with any illegal violation whatsoever. He then got back into his car and sped off, chirping his wheels and driving erratically through the parking lot, then crossing Route 1 to go to what I can only assume is his ocean-front house. After another approximately 5-10 minutes of talking to the officer, I was finally allowed to leave to head back to Maryland with my girlfriend (who lives in Hockessin) and other friend (Towson). To summarize: as a customer, I feel terribly disrespected -- especially having just dropped $250 on what was an awful dining experience of luke-warm seafood/sides and overly-drunk happy hour go'ers vomiting in the already disgusting bathrooms -- to be told by the owner that I was no longer welcome in his establishment/town for merely attempting to assist a fellow customer. Having worked in the food service industry as both a waiter and bartender from mid-2005 until just a month ago, I realize the value of customer service. Regardless of my evident 'ban' from the facility, I will never be returning to any of the restaurants under his corporate umbrella (Lighthouse, Cove, Que Pasa, Rusty Rudder, et cetera), nor will my friends. I will go out of my way to post this extremely negative experience, in its entirety, on websites such as Yelp/JudysBook/TrustedPlaces/e tc, and my group and I will be extremely hesitant to visit Dewey Beach in the future.

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/lewes-de/TM2IB58N2OMDP96CD

http://www.wboc.com/story/19339993/car-crashes-into-milford-senior-center

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

A letter from Angela Urquhart

I support Glen Urquhart for Delaware State Senate for many of the same reasons I’ve supported him as his wife for the last 35 years: because of his caring, intelligence, insight, forethought and willingness to step forward when others step back.

I support Glen because he worked hard to build security for our family. He built his company starting with a $7,000 investment and a part-time secretary who ate better than he did, not on the government dime. His diligence, sacrifice and sheer hard work have provided us with a comfortable life, and allowed us to raise our children and care for his parents, in our home, until their deaths. It has also allowed us to employ people and to give to many.

I support Glen for Delaware Senate because he has real-world (not just theoretical) economic and business experience. He knows what motivates and discourages businesses and he believes the real economic engine of the Delaware economy is small business. He understands that overregulation and unnecessary red tape are drowning dreams, not adding jobs. Yes, businesses will fail sometimes, but they must be allowed to start in order to grow our economic base. We’ve had a few failures ourselves that have turned out to be our best learning opportunities. Everything we want – better health care, transportation, education and public safety — depends on improving our economy.

I support Glen because he has the wisdom that comes with maturity and practical experience. As father to five children, he learned humility, which is a part of wisdom.

Finally, I support Glen for Delaware Senate because he believes in God, and knows that he is accountable to Him for his character. He understands that government cannot and should not play the role of God. There are some things government can do well, and ought to do, but it cannot save us from ourselves.

For these reasons and many more I support Glen Urquhart with my life and with my vote. I ask you also to support him for the Delaware State Senate with your vote in the primary Sept. 11.

Angela Urquhart

Rehoboth Beach

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

    A rematch is coming to Sussex County but it’s not a prizefight, although the similarities can be made. Two years ago, Eric Bodenwiser, the challenger, took on the heavyweight titleholder, Joe Booth, for the 19^th [state] Senatorial District. When the final scorecard was tallied, only 120 votes separated the contenders out of 4,194 total votes cast. Come Sept. 11, 2012, the two men will re-enter the political ring commonly referred to as a primary and give the voters a chance to pick a man who will best represent their interests and values in Dover.

    But this time it’s different; only 10 days after the 2010 primary, stories started to appear about candidate Joe Booth in the local media. Booth, who ran his campaign on a platform of [being] a local businessman with integrity and honesty, had accepted a newly created job at Sussex Tech High School in Georgetown. What made more than a few people upset and question the timing of this announcement was the fact that before the primary, candidate Booth was campaigning throughout the 19th District telling all who would listen that he was a local businessman who would use his experience to work on the behalf of the people.

    What he failed to tell the voters of his district was that before the primary, Joe Booth applied for, interviewed for and was already in the number-one position for this job at Sussex Tech, which was never advertised to the general public. As for his dry-cleaning business and laundromat, shortly after winning the election, Joe Booth shut down his dry-cleaning operation. I guess business must have so suddenly dropped over the last few months that he didn’t see it coming. Thankfully, with this newly created job with a total compensation package worth almost $80,000, along with his Senate job paying another $53,000, things were looking up.

    For those who are questioning why I am focusing so much attention on this past election and job situation, remember “integrity, honesty, businessman.” This new job did not even exist before it was given to Joe Booth, This same job does not exist at any of the other vo-tech schools in the entire state; as stated previously, this state job was not advertised to the general public. You may ask: how did Mr. Booth find out about this lucrative position that only two other individuals even applied for? Sussex Tech had made the listing on a website available only to staff members, so, who was Joe Booth’s inside connection that gave him access not obtainable to you or me? It was Joe’s wife who was hired by Sussex Tech just months earlier. Was it luck, coincidence or something else? You be the judge, but now, there were three state paychecks coming into the Booth account.

    Some will argue that Sussex Tech limited the job posting because they wanted to fill the position from within its own pool of personnel, but obviously, that didn’t happen. Unfortunately, what many people suspect happened, the superintendent wanted an advocate in Dover, and who better than a state senator – a state senator who could protect his turf and effectively lobby against the recommendations of the state auditor and bills like SB5, which would have arguably saved taxpayers’ money. I know Joe Booth will probably cry “foul ball” over me bringing up this issue, but he’s a big boy and can take it.

    It is the voters who are tired of being told one thing, then seeing their elected official do another; it is the voters who are tired of politicians putting their self-interests over those they represent, hoping they would forget by the next election.

    This election, the choice is clear; now you know the facts before you vote. Please vote Sept. 11, 2012.

    Spyro Stamat

    Lincoln

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So what is the point?

Actually you are the only one who doesn't care.  You must be a Democrat.

no one cares

Sounds like Dixie wants rent control just like they have in the big city. Maybe it would be best to understand what you sign on to when you 'buy' your lot from a conniving developer.

no one cares

Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

I read about this in the Smyrna Times. The State of Delaware never ceases to amaze me with the stupid ways that they find to spend our taxpayer money. The article states that the redesign will be for pedestrians and bikers or as I would state "whores and idiots".

Is this another Bruce Ennis outrageous idea?

How many Delawareans are without food or shelter?

How many Delawareans are in bankruptcy or foreclosure?

How many children are starving or living on the streets in this state?

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no one cares

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

no one cares

Tell me more about her experience and less about your undying devotion to her.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

    Editor’s note: On Sept. 11, there will be a Democratic primary – in which only registered Democrats may vote – for the 20^th District State Representative nomination among Ms. Mayor, Thomas D. Jones Sr. of Milton and Lynn James Rogers of Milton. The primary winner will face Republican candidate Stephen T. Smyk of Milton and Libertarian candidate Valerie Valeska of Milton in the Nov. 6 general election.

no one cares

Nope didn't go the last time I went all the food vendors were the same and did not have what I used to get.

  Has anyone been to the fair yet? What have you seen that you enjoyed? Was it too hot?

I went Tuesday.  There are fewer vendors this year and the main grandstand bldg. is closed. It seems there were fewer fairgoes also, might have been the heat!

I might change over to tobacco farming.

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Why are they helping Camden Harry?? Because he needs all the help he can get!  Yuk, yuk, ....Got a million of 'em.....

Seriously, when he comes off that silly 'aw shucks' stuff, he can make some valid points on occassion , even if he is a member of Obama/ Markell tribe.

Why is the Editor Helping Camden Harry?  I know, it's the Democrat Lap Dance thing they support.

The Sussex County Master Gardeners are pleased to announce their Summer/Fall 2012 workshop schedule. The workshops will be held at the Elbert N. & Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center, 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown.  Please pre-register by contacting Tammy Schirmer at 302-856-2585, ext 544, tammys@udel.edu.  or http://ag.udel.edu/rec/Extension/MasterGardeners/workshops.html  Workshops are free unless otherwise specified. Please visit our news blog for the schedule:

http://sites.udel.edu/carvelnews/mg-summer-fall-2012/

This whole sites screwed up and it don't look like their trying to fix it.

Sounds like the entire DSN.

I wouldn't get too upset by the posting problem. He doesn't engage in debate or discussion and generally just cuts and pastes drivel from left wing authors or sites. Responding to him is sorta like shouting in an empty barn, -it can be kinda fun but there's no one there to hear you

Why are his posts the only ones quoted on the home page of the DSN.  Because they are all in Obama's lap doing a dance.

I think they are crooks

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no one cares

no one cares

Good luck you'll need it here.

 I'll give this another try. Hopefully, we can all enjoy this new forum and have lively discussions!

no one cares

GARY WOLFE FILES FOR

SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL 2^ND DISTRICT

                                                                            PRESS RELEASE FOR:                                          CONTACT:   KEN WOLFE - Press

                                                                        Monday, July 9, 2012                                                            302-422-4916 - Landline  

                                                                                                                                                                                    302-542-7051 - Cell      

*** Press Release:  Monday, July 9, 2012 

Gary Wolfe, resident of Greenwood, filed for the 2^nd District Sussex County Council seat on Friday, July 6, 2012 in Georgetown.  Wolfe just finished his term of 10 years on the Milford School Board, where he was president for 1 year.  Wolfe also served as a member of the Carlisle Fire Company for 16 years, a Boy Scout leader for 13 years, and is a current member of the Harrington Loyal Order of the Moose.   

Wolfe stated “building on my experience on the school board, I want to assist in bringing a new vision to the County Council to help improve the future of our children, seniors, and all county residents.  Now that my 3 sons have graduated from Milford High School and are moving on to college, I believe I need to step up to further serve my community.”   Wolfe wants to work with willing council members to establish a better relationship between the state and the county in order to bring more resources and jobs to the center and western parts of the county.  “The 2^nd Council District stretches from the town of Georgetown to Greenwood and up to Milford.  I will be talking with the officials and people in the towns and the farmers in the middle in order to get the support I need to move this part of the county forward.  I want to work with the other council members to again increase farmland preservation, get better broadband service, and push to locate a 4-year college in Sussex County,” Wolfe stated.  “This is the beginning of my plan to bring jobs to our towns and communities.”

A lot of small towns have sold their souls to the devil today. WHAT you ask??? Yes, many little towns have limited funds and re depending on handouts from the federal government like police cars, guns for the police, trucks and other military surplus, and in return, they have to comply with all the federal regulations like adding fluoride poison to their water supplies. Did you say fluoride is poison?? YES I DID!! LOUD AND CLEAR!!

Read on for more on the poisoning or the citizens of towns and cities PLUS when the whole nation's citizens brush their teeth with fluoride toothpaste and mouthwash!!!

It is becoming more evident that there are those who are living in older homes in town that still have old steel pipes that the are experiencing an excess amount of iron break down of their pipes. It is possible to be happening to their copper pipes.

Why?? It could be from the Chorine and the Fluoride in the water!! If you will look at the containers that his stuff comes in, it says COROISIVE!!

AGAIN, if our water supply is coming from a SAFE aquifer then why in the hell is chlorine being added to the water???

AGAIN, when fluoride had NOT been proven to be of ANY benefit to the teeth but does more harm to humans then WHY IN THE HELL IS IT STILL BEING PUT IN OUR WATER?? BECAUSE THE FED TELLS US SO?? DO YOU KNOW THAT WE CAN TELL THE FED TO SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DOESN'T SHINE??? NOW GET IT OUT OF OUR WATER ALREADY!!

Here is an article and video that should be of interest to all the intelligent residents (need to keep bps 527 out of this) of Harrington and other cities who may be interested or SHOULD be interested. Maybe we can get someone to do this here.

Anti-Fluoride Activist Runs for Austin TX. City Council

And below is more than enough to continue to hopefully give enough ammo for someone or a few people to turn the city council and management on it ear and make it take ACTTION

Fluoride Used by Nazis to Sterilize Inmates and Make Them Docile

Fluoride is An extremely neurotoxin chemical added to drinking water that interrupts the basic function of nerve cells in the brain, causing docile submissive behavior and IQ devastation

Did you know that sodium Fluoride is also one of the basic ingredients in both PROZAC (FLUoxetene Hydrochloride) and Sarin Nerve Gas (Isopropyl-Methyl-Phosphoryl FLUORIDE) - The truth the American public needs to understand is the fact that Sodium Fluoride is nothing more (or less) than a hazardous waste by-product of the nuclear and aluminum industries. In addition to being the primary ingredient in rat and cockroach poisons, it is also a main ingredient in anesthetic, hypnotic, and psychiatric drugs as well as military NERVE GAS! Why then is it allowed to be added to the toothpastes and drinking water of the American people?

Fluoride has been historically used as a tool to oppress populations and was highly regulated. But because modern industry wants to make $$$, they have forced the idea that it is "good" for our teeth and it has poisoned a good portion of society.

Selected Timeline of Fluoride

1940 · Soviet concentration camps maintained by fluoride administration to inmates to decrease resistance to authority and induce physical deteriorization.

1942 · Germany becomes worlds largest producer of aluminum (and Sodium Fluoride). Fluoride is used in the concentration camps to render the prisoners docile and inhibit the questioning of authority.

1943 · Researchers from the US Public Health Service examine the health of residents of Bartlett, Texas to see if the 8ppm fluoride in the drinking water was affecting their health. It was checked again in 1953. They find that the death rate in Bartlett was three times higher than a neighboring town which contained 0.4 ppm fluoride.
1944 · "Even at 1ppm, fluoride in drinking water poisons cattle, horses and sheep" (Moules, G.R., Water Pollution Research and Summary of Current Literature, 1944.

1995 · A Chinese study on fluorides finds that the IQ of children is lowered in fluoridated areas. Zhang, I.B., et al, "Effect of a High Fluoride Water Supply on Children's Intelligence" [Pending Publication]

Facts of Fluoride

· Further studies by the New Jersey Department of Health have now confirmed a 6.9 fold increase in bone cancer in young males.

· Fluoride Increases Hip Fractures

· Drinking fluoridated water will double the number of hip fractures for both older men and women.

· Fluoride Increases Infertility

· Infertility in women was found to increase with water fluoridation.

· Food and Drug Administration (FDA) scientists reported a close correlation between decreasing total fertility rates in women between ages of 10 and 49, and increasing fluoride levels.

· Fluoride Is Unapproved By FDA

· The FDA considers fluoride an unapproved new drug for which there is no proof of safety or effectiveness.

· The FDA does not consider fluoride an essential nutrient.

· Fluoride Is Highly Toxic

· The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology has classified Fluoride as an unapproved dental medicament due to its high toxicity.


Links:
Fluoride and The Pineal Gland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSZQ3ixu7a4

What is Being Put in the Water:
FLUOROSILICIC ACID (HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID)
http://www.chemicalland21.com/industrialchem/inorganic/FLUOROSILICIC%20ACID.htm

Calcium Fluoride (Occurs Naturally):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_fluoride

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluorosis

http://curezone.com/dental/fluoride.asp
http://www.fluoridealert.org/
http://www.wholywater.com/fluoride.html

http://www.fluoridealert.org/


Movies:
The Fluoride Deception(Chris Bryson) - http://youtu.be/Q3y8uwtxrHo

The Fluoride Deception (Mike Adams) - http://youtu.be/LEZ15m-D_n8

The Fluoride Deception (Stanley Monteith) - http://youtu.be/dA2hil0iKsk

Professional Perspectives on Water Fluoridation - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88pfVo3bZLY

The Bizarre History of Fluoride - http://youtu.be/4UTSEd7u6Yk

Fire Water: Australia's Industrial Fluoridation Disgrace - http://youtu.be/XfiCP3HYxFg

Why Fluoridation Should be Halted - http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2702431699206958386&ei=9oV4ScSGLJ7OqwLYia2yBQ&q=Dr.+Vyvyan+Howard%2C#

Fluoride: The Hard to Swallow Truth Documentary - http://youtu.be/7aTfyo0Xz_c

 How remove fluorde from your body! Mix as little as 1/32 to ¼ teaspoon of Borax to one liter of CLEAN pure water and drink in SMALL quanities through out the day. Iodine is also useful in removing fluoride as well as having other beneficial factors to your health. Watch this video to learn more.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iheYCikol9s&feature=related

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no one cares

So what?

Careful now Harry, your repeated personal attacks will get you booted.

Nope false alarm.

I think I found it.

UD Carvel Research and Education Center

16483 County Seat Highway

Georgetown, DE 19947. Look for the blue and gold tent behind the Carvel Building. We have an earlier post with the details! Thanks for asking!

What's the address?

Come spend a day with Sussex County Master Gardeners. Did you know that these terrific Cooperative Extension volunteers donated 6,000 hours of their time in 2011? It's true! No wonder their garden looks so fantastic! And it is for the public to enjoy! 

Take a look!

So exactly what is the problem here?

The micro managing spoken of has nothing to do with academics.  Some of Capes school board has done everything from boarding a school bus ordering the children off because of a personal issue a board member had with the driver, sticking their nose in a consensual personal relationship involving two adults, a school board member asking teachers to alter their childs grades. The examples cited are just the tip of the iceberg concerning the Cape school board micromanaging, which again has very little and/or nothing to do with academics or the student performance. In the 2012 graduating class there were 44 students who were juniors that graduated because they met the credit and academic requirements. Capes students are academically above the state average as well as above the national average in several areas of the standardized testing.

 Noble Prettyman is a well respected Cape Board member I have no doubt his speaking out in this manner was not an easy choice. I also have no doubt his concern for the possible effects the boards actions may have on the stsudents is genuine as well.

So, another development lawyer is whining about his client's rights. Good for him. Charge 'em a bunch, Bobby, they can afford it. When it comes down to developers and DNREC , it's tough to decide who root for to lose.

Personal attacks are as unwelcome on these forums as they were on the old forums

OH NOW THAT'S RICH COMING FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS BANNED LIKE AT LEAST 3-4-TIME'S OFF THE OLD BOARDS!!!! LOL!!!!

Personal attacks are as unwelcome on these forums as they were on the old forums.  Play nice.

Me too! Them was some mighty HOT! Liberal Mama's bar none!!! Now truthfully Bob Scuze when ever Yo visits the house up Yo street with the RED light out on the porch! Do Yo request a LIBERAL Mama or a CONSERVATIVE Mama??? Now tell the truth here Bob Scuze!!!! lol!!!!

Hey Legends, man up and speak english, on second thought, never mind you were obnoxious when you screamed in english let alone the Creole you have adopted on the new forums.  Where are SharonLee and SherriLynn and Angel?  Can't wait til they join you here.

That's what I said.

CH you got crabs I heard.

Has anyone found Spell-check yet??? NAH! Don't worry about it, just go ahead and post! I'll check Ya'll's spelling and only charge Yo a Nickel per word!!! Being on fixed income I could rightly use the extra TAX FREE Cash income on the side!!! Oy vey!

When:  Saturday, July 14, 2012

Where: Demonstration Garden, behind Carvel REC, 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown

What: Sussex County Master Gardener Open House – annual event

Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Sussex County Master Gardeners invite you to their Open held at the Sussex County Extension office in Georgetown. Admission is FREE*. The Sussex County Extension office is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, Route 9, west of Georgetown.. Look for the blue and gold tent in the Sussex County Demonstration Garden immediately behind the office building. Please call 856-2585 x 544 for detailed directions to the Sussex County Extension Office. Bring your children, grandchildren, family and friends! Highlights include:

• Plant sale
• Regular showings of the award-winning production of  “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit in Farmer McGregor’s Garden” which delight children
• Expert advice at the Plant Clinic for vegetable and flower garden
• Demonstration Garden labeled with native and non-native plants that are idea for Delaware’s climate and growing conditions
• Garden Smart Garden Easy demonstrations on accessible gardening techniques and resources including tool demos and raised beds, etc.
• Mini-workshops on:
  • Making Herbal Vinegar and Flavored Honey
  • Shade Gardens
  • Five Ways to Save in the Garden
  • Free Tool Sharpening
  • Much, much more

New and established residents of Sussex County are welcomed to talk with and the Cooperative Extension experts and volunteer Master Gardeners that provide advice, resources and inspiration for growing flower and vegetables and the discovery of nature in Sussex County, Delaware. In 2011, Master Gardeners donated 5,971hours of service to their community. 

Curious about how important these volunteers are to our community? Check out these statistics!

2011 TOTAL HOURS SUMMARIES

Kent & Sussex Master Gardeners

This year Sussex County  MG reported over 5,971.50 volunteer hours (that is an average of 95 hours per MG (63 active) or 170 work weeks or 853 average work days and saving the universities over $112,085.05  (Based on a professional rate of $18.77/hr)

Kent County MG reported over 3,989.25 volunteer hours (average 102 volunteer hours per MG (39 active) or 114 work weeks or 570 average work days) and saving the universities $74,878.22    (Based on a professional $18.77/hr)

Combined Kent and Sussex MG’s have saved Delaware Cooperative Extension (DSU and UD) a grand total of $186,963.27

Website:
 http://ag.udel.edu/rec/Extension/MasterGardeners/OpenHouse.html
 (include photos from 2011 Open House event).

Registrations are now being accepted from individuals who are interested in becoming Master Food Educators, who are volunteer professionals, trained by University of Delaware,  Cooperative Extension's and serve in the community as outreach educators for the general public regarding foods, nutrition and food safety.

Training for volunteers from Kent and Sussex County will be offered Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. starting on Monday, Oct. 8 through Nov.14, 2012. It is open to the public without regard to race, color, sex, handicap, age or national origin.  The training is free in exchange for a commitment of 40 hours of volunteer outreach in the community.

Master Food Educators receive 35 hours of training in the areas of foods, diet, health, food safety, food selection and preparation, designed to prepare Master Food Educators for the community outreach phase of the program.  Volunteers can choose how they give back time but suggestions might include assisting with the presentation of workshops such as Dining with Diabetes, Eat Smart for a Healthy Heart, Stretching Your Food Dollar staffing educational displays at local events and presenting related topics to schools, businesses and senior audiences.

This training is ideal for those who are working with others and need a basic nutrition course in their tool bag. The fee for those who will not be volunteering is $125.

Individuals who are interested in nutrition, diet and health issues, want to learn, would enjoy working with and helping others or want to be affiliated with a professional organization are perfect candidates for this program.

For more information about this training and to obtain an application please contact:

Kent County – Kathleen Splane (302) 730-4000,  or by email: ksplane@udel.edu or,

Sussex County – Anne Camasso  (302) 856-7303 or by email: camasso@udel.edu.

Website: http://ag.udel.edu/extension/fnutri/mfe.html

Applications must be received by September 15.

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NO need! Because once Yo get them thar Crab's Sweetcheeks believe me you'll know it, OH how you'll know it!!!! lol!!!!!

Should be looking for yo and them undersized crabs.

Probably out looking for 12-13-year old Juveniles like Yo???

So where's the sheriff loafing around at now?

Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha!!!! Now that is "RICH" coming from Yo!!! I LOVE IT!!!

I think the sheriff is useless.

RATS!!!! I wonder who gave them permission to post my photo out in the garden with the Grand-Kids??? Now Jody Sweeney is going to know EXACTLY what I look like when he goes around door-door campaigning come this summer!!!!!!

“You Just Have to Look” is presented at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 26^th.  Please pre-register by calling Tammy Schirmer at (302) 856-2585 x544.  The Carvel Research and Education Center is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, about 5 miles west of Georgetown on Route 9

Watch Our YouTube Invitation:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GsfP0Dnfy4&list=UU33k01VkmUc8Nouei10rKug&index=1&feature=plcp

or read more about the program below:

                If you are looking for an educational as well as a fun activity to keep your children or grandchildren busy this summer, one program offered by the Sussex County Cooperative Extension Service’s Carvel Research and Education Center on County Seat Highway  in Georgetown  titled, “Monsters in Your Backyard:  You Just Have to Look,” is one you cannot miss.

The one-hour program focuses on the fierce, fascinating wild animals – monsters, many of them – in your backyard, but because they’re so small you don’t see them unless you look.  That is what Master Gardener Brent Marsh demonstrates in a picture show and a garden tour called “You Just Have to Look,” presented on Tuesday, June 26^th at Delaware Cooperative Extension’s Carvel Research and Education Center west of Georgetown at 1:00 p.m.  The program is specially designed as a joint activity for parents and children or grandparents and grandchildren.  Adults attending by themselves are welcome too.  All you need is an interest in insects.

Marsh, who is known to many elementary school students as Farmer McGregor from the Master Gardeners’ presentations of “The Adventures of Peter Rabbit” puppet show, has been interested in insects since childhood.  “I’d love to live amongst wild animals like the lions and wildebeests of Africa, but instead I live in Georgetown.  Even in town, I’m surrounded by fascinating – but tiny – wild animals: the insects.  It’s a wild world, but you just have to look,” a theme he emphasizes throughout his presentation.

Just as a crocodile will ambush a wildebeest, a tiny, fierce insect called the ant lion ambushes unlucky ants.  The ant lion buries itself in a conical depression in sandy soil, with only its jaws exposed.  When an ant tumbles into the depression, it is unable to climb out.  Finally the ant slips to the bottom of the hole and into the ant lion’s jaws, which clamp shut and kill the ant.  You don’t have to go to an African desert to see ant lions because they’re quite common in Delaware.  But because they’re so small you won’t see them unless you’re looking.  You just have to look!

The ladybug beetle is Delaware’s state insect.  But did you know that its tiny larva looks like a fierce six-legged dinosaur?  To an aphid, this is worse than a Tyrannosaurus Rex.  The larva is so small, it’s hard to notice, but with a magnifying lens you can see how monster-like it is in appearance and behavior. 

Then there’s the strange, horrible, and oddly beautiful result of the meeting between the tiny Cotesia wasp and the enormous tomato hornworm.  The giant green caterpillar, which devours tomato plants, is eaten from the inside out by the wasp larvae, who finally spins dozens of tiny, white cocoons on the doomed caterpillar’s skin.  It’s like some kind of horror movie, but all too real for the caterpillar.   If you grow tomatoes, sooner or later you’ll see this, but -- you just have to look.

In another part of the presentation, it will be kids versus grownups in a quiz show called “Who’s My Mom?/Who’s My Baby?”  Unlike most animals, many insect babies are very different from the adults.  Most of us are familiar with the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly.  You’ll see that and other odd and wonderful transformations in the picture show.  But will the kids beat the adults in the contest?

After the picture shows, we’ll head out to the Demonstration Garden for a “safari.”  The garden, a project of the Delaware Cooperative Extension’s Master Gardeners, is beautiful this time of year.  There are numerous sections including a perennial and annual flower garden, a fish pond, a shade garden, a “garden under a tree,” and gardens devoted to native plants, herbs, and, of course, vegetables.  Then there’s the butterfly garden with all of its colorful blossoms and the “Caterpillar Café” where butterflies lay eggs and caterpillars feast.  The Children’s Garden includes two dozen plants with animal names, a sensory garden, a hyacinth bean tepee and a Three Sisters Indian planting of corn and squash, and of course, Peter Rabbit’s vegetable garden. 

Everyone will enjoy the flowers, but then we’ll all explore with 10x magnifying lenses, the same type used by professional entomologists. (All kids will take home their lenses for free.  Adults can purchase their lenses for $10.) We can’t predict which insects we’ll see, but you are guaranteed to discover tiny monsters.  Again -- you will just have to look. 

“You Just Have to Look” is presented at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 26^th.  You must pre-register by calling Tammy Schirmer at (302) 856-2585 x544.  The Carvel Research and Education Center is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, about 5 miles west of Georgetown on Route 9, just beyond (and on the same side of the highway as) Sussex Technical High School.  For a list of all programs, visit “ag.udel.edu/rec/Extension/MasterGardeners/workshops.html” or call the registration telephone number above.

Despite the paranoia it suggests,

WHAT PARANOIA??? When a couple of them Big Bubba's decide to commit a HOME INVASION on Yo and Yo Mrs tie Yo both up, perform ungodly unspeakable acts up on the two of Yo!!!! Things are BAD out there and fixing to get a whole lot worse and our Democrat Controlled Legislature up in Dover says if they break in Yo house tie Yo and Yo Honey Bunch of Oats up and perform ungodly unspeakable acts up on Yo bodies all up close and personal in Yo face like!!!! We'll simply give them 6-years in prison and let it go at that, hopefully they'll serve at least half of that!!! We know Ya'll wouldn't want it any other way Yo both being good compassionate caring Sussex County folks that fully understand that these poor mis-guided young men most likely endured horrific childhood's their Father hit the road before they even started Kindergarten!!!! YEAH RIGHT!!! Come on Verita have a HEART here will YA???

Despite the paranoia it suggests, we have to consider that our legislators are more interested in being the only power on the block rather than being concerned about citizen safety. Attempts to cut back the Constitutional powers of sheriffs are being made all across the country. Elected LEOs versus the para-military police we are getting from our state and local governments are directly at odds with each other.

Wait until CRIME in Sussex County reaches intolerable levels which rightly is just around the corner! Then these yodelers will be a crying whining belly-aching for a FULL TIME Fully Empowered Sussex County Sheriffs Dept NO doubt about it! Until they have rightly experienced a Burglary, Home-invasion, Horrific Personal Bodily Assault on yourself or another close family member!!! Ya'll will rightly be singing another tune then NO doubt a very woeful one at that for sure!!!! 

Does anyone care?

Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Oh, I think Delaware elected legislators have stepped in it now.

Do any of them consider the voters when they do things like this? Have they thought at all about why Sheriff Christopher won the election? We knew his agenda, we voted for it. Do they really feel that they have the right to take away our voice and negate our votes? Really?

Stripping the Sheriff’s Office of just about any power at all and decimating the office through attrition and termination of deputies is a violation of our State constitution. Is our General Assembly drunk with imagined power? Do they really think that the voters of Delaware are going to just sit idly by and let them continue in this vein?

New Castle might let them get away with this but I don’t really think Kent and Sussex are going to stand for it. Each and every one of them will be facing re-election at some point. Take a look around the world, bigger governments than this are going down in flames for the same patterns of behavior. If they keep playing with fire, they are going to get burned in a big way.

Do they really want to go against the people who put them in office or do they want to represent our voice? Our “elected representatives” need to think about it. I guarantee them that we, the taxpaying/voters of Kent and Sussex are.

Consider this, the Sheriff’s Office has been the very basis for law enforcement in this country since before there was a “state police”, “city police” and in 48 states, they are the foundation of law enforcement. Maybe our Delaware legislature needs to reconsider their position because it is going to come back to bite them.
Jeannette Taylor
Millsboro

My question would be whther the alleged 'micro-managing' by the school board was in response to the poor performance of the 'young scholars' in question. Even with the easier tests the State put in two years ago, only about half of our 10th graders meet Proficient standards in the major subjects.

Perhaps, while the education cabal congratulates itself on having an overall proficiency of 60+ percent [distorted by early grade achievement], the school board realizes the performance drops off in higher grades and was trying to take actions that ensured the young scholars could survive in a world that dies not reward mediocre capability.

I wonder if this here so-called micromanaging was brought about by the severe financial constraints due the very HARD difficult economic times that our State of Delaware and our entire Nation seems to find itself caught up in??? As my late great Grand-pappy always said "THERE IS NOTHING NOBLE IN BEING A PETTY MAN"!!!!

I reckon the little woman will need to figure that one out by her little old lonesome??? lol!!!

Which is it? Slower Lower or Lower Slower?

Newszap Editor's Correction: We are quite certain Camden Harry meant intended "COUNTRY" and not County! THANK YOU< Your Friendly Newszap message Board Editor!

First that I ever heard that expression Slower Lower below the Canal was rightly just a few years ago! When those Mindless Hateful Senseless Tea-baggers down thar decided to support and run that thar Christine O'Donnell for a United States Senate Seat!!! Rightly before I had never ever heard that thar expression, maybe many years ago it was used to denote the slower pace of living laying on the Beach all day in Rehoboth or Bethany stuffing boxes of Dolle's World Famous Salt Water Taffy and Thrasher's French Fries in Yo face like there's NO tomorrow!!!! But that thar Christine O'Donnell and her Tea-bagger supporters took that thar expression SLOWER LOWER and elevated it to a whole NEW level a new plataeu gave whole NEW meaning too "SLOWER LOWER" When they shouted down Ole' Congressman Mike Castle at one of his Town Hall Meeting's shouting "I WANT MY COUNTY BACK" what ever in all HELL that means is anyone's gues??? Oy vey!

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Why wouldn't an ad like this go in 'announcements' rather than the forums?

Is this just for FAT Folks and Bunny Rabbits???

Just wanted to take the time to invite everybody to check out this new BBQ and Beer Festival coming to Dover on August 25th tobeneift the Dover Fire and Police Depts Emergency Relief Funds.  The event name is HOGS AND HOPS.  You can check us out and find more details at www.wix.com/hogshopsdover/1 and www.facebook.com/hogshopsdover

THANKS FOR READING THE POST AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU OUT ON AUGUST 25TH FOR A GREAT TIME FOR THE FAMILY!!

Looks like Delaware's Democratic Machine has done spoken might as well put this issue to rest! I reckon the Delaware Senate figured less money spent on Law-enforcement is more money that can be handed out for ADC, Medicaid, General-Assistance and other Delaware Welfare Programs???

For starters, I'd like the General Assembly to get out of the business of restricting elected officials [county sheriffs] while dumping more and more laws on us for their own revenue agents to enforce, -all while telling us how it's for our own good and safety whether we like it or not.

So what do you want done?

Petty comments from both of you. Surely you understand the current sheriff duties in all the counties are simply to push paper for the courts who order the foreclosures and sales of property. That and moving prisoners around is a poor reason to have the office now that our illustrious lawmakers have just signed off to cement the duties at that menial level without permitting arrest powers for the only elected law enforcement in the state.

Your reading it correctly, he enjoys throwing people out of their homes and sometimes for petty amounts of money.

So this guy is rightly bragging taking pride in the very fact that he is more efficient at putting folks their families some with small children out in the street homeless than the previous guy??? Am I reading this correctly or am I missing something here???

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Yo Could it be spelled Heartly?

Could it be spelled Heartly?

Uh, May 29,@ 6:58PM , Southern De forum on closing the old Newszap.

Your prolific ramblings are generally worth a quick scan and that just popped out at me since I felt certain that beneath the contrived rhetoric there is a semi-literate poster hard at work. One who would know how to spell Hartly.

I know how to spell a little bit.

Please pray tell where did I post Hartley period???

Anyone who spells Hartly with an 'e' needs Spellcheck, Harry.

NO THANKS! Those are Maryland Boards over thar and these "NEW" Newszap boards are here for us Delaware Blue Hen Folks!!!! I think Yo Mindless Senseless Tea-party Goonba's are the one's who are afraid to come over here since Newszap shut down Yo OLD Hateful Mean-spirited boards!!! Afred too come over here and engage in some Good Honest Open Debate's Mono El Mono if Yo knows what I means!!!! Besides!!! If it were so GREAT over thar Yo wouldn't be over here trying too RECRUIT attempting too STEAL Newszap folks for sure!!!!

Spell Check and all the other features you knew and loved in the old newszap forum are right here!

www.ricksyakshack.com

Come on over!

You sound confused?

This isn't the same Glen Urquhart that during his last campaign during 2010 ran all over our little Blue Hen State of Delaware calling folks "NAZI'S"??? Just so as to please appeal to those thar Mindless Senseless Hateful and Mean-spirted Tea-party folks down in Delaware's Slower Lower below the Canal!!!! If so all I can say is Oy vey! and SHALOM! to this Mr. Urquhart before he even gets started attempting desparately to escape the chains of retirement that binds him!!!!!!

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/franconia-nh/TG9K65OBJHC7OTULM/p5#c120

More jobs create more taxes, that then creates more tax money wasted. The problem is people need to retain more of there money to spend as they wish.......and not pillferred away by government.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

What about all the money wasted on the first attempt to build the new bridge? Guess some pocketsa got filled there and everyones happy?

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Then again I might stay in Shawnee Acres in Milford.

Milford couple arrested after 98 cats are found on their property

I just love Milford.

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/milford-de

NOPE ! The only thing common with Milford is the USPS  zip code. Sussex County Registry of Deeds, Sussex County tax records list property addresses as SHAWNEE ACRES, SUSSEX COUNTY, DE. Delaware drivers license has the following.

1. NAME
2. STREET ADDRESS
3. SHAWNEE ACRES, DE 19963

Yes it's in Milford and has a Milford address and zip code.

NOPE

Mr. Hendricks, PLEASE Don't lose your appetite for a GOOD Fried Bologna and Onions Sandwich simply because of the antics of some silly 7-8-year old girl who is far too young to have yet aquired any internet message-board public forum manners!!!!!

Sure gots that RIGHT Mr. Hendricks!!! Like anyone is truly going to care if that 9-year old has her internet priveledges revoked by her parents???

Just answer the question

M Hendricks

Go figure......

CH quoted you bologna like CH said BYE remember don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya 

 hate it speciallly the smelly kind like y'all

nothing any different in this forum than in the old one

The houses are run down and cheaper now so try again.

I'm here now.

Where did you learn to spell?

Why are you moving to Philly to CH?

Big deal.

I might.

Hey CH you like bologna?

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/milford-de/T82FKMTDCRBLP5QV7

I might get more dogs.

Seriously doubt that Yo could afford all the Bologna required to feed em'??? lol!!!!

http://www.topix.com/forum/city/milford-de/T9SRMN3KTQHCIA990

Then State Representive Atkins as Larry the Cable Guy would say "GET ER' DONE" if this issue is so important to Yo and your constituents rightly past time for a flapping the lips in the wind on Delaware State News Newszap message boards and rightly time to put Yo heini in gear I would think! I reckon that is why folks down in Yo district rightly voted for ya'll in the first place if I am not missing something here! More "ACTION" and less LIP FLAPPING is rightly what folks be a looking for these days in thar elected Officials elected Representives!!!! Oy vey!

I might move to Philly?

Like that age old saying not goodbye but just "BYE"

I might move to Philly.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Didn't Obama teach the same thing?

    Copied below is a guest commentary submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

Memo to state and county officials: Don’t shoot the sheriff

GUEST COMMENTARY

Dr. Samuel B. Hoff

    By now, most observers are familiar with the controversy regarding the Sussex County sheriff’s department. Both the Sussex County Council and the Delaware General Assembly have initiated legislation to prevent said department from possessing arrest authority, thereby denying it from fully performing its duties.

    The Sussex County sheriff post has been a part of colonial and state history since 1669. Yet, seldom in that long lineage has there been such an unwise display of power by state and county officials as that being practiced presently.

    One argument proffered by opponents of arrest authority for the Sussex County sheriff is that the county already pays the State of Delaware for police protection there. That may be the case, and our law-enforcement officers should be recognized for the good work they do, but there have been many residents who live in unincorporated areas in the county who have indicated that they are not being protected adequately. The concept of American federalism means that in certain milieus such as law enforcement, there should be cooperation between levels of government, not competition and separate sovereignty.

    A second point made in the effort to diminish the Sussex County sheriff’s authority is that with the evolution of the office, the jobs undertaken by the sheriff do not merit arrest powers. I wonder how many state and county legislators have done a ride-along with the sheriff when a court’s foreclosure order is carried out. An obstinate resident who does not want to vacate a property may not wait for the "proper official" to arrive before taking matters into his or her own hands. Neither should the sheriff have to wait for another officer of the law to arrest that person if he or she becomes violent.

    Yet another contention advanced by opponents of arrest authority for the Sussex County sheriff is that with such prerogative, the office will become independent to the point that it cannot be controlled. However, in addition to the ballot box — defeating an incumbent sheriff running for re-election — ordinance can be enacted dealing with behavior of public officials. Further, the term length of the sheriff could be shortened if people are worried about an officer of the law going rogue. At the state level, Article XV of the Delaware Constitution imbues the governor with the power to remove any public officer convicted of "misbehavior in office or of any infamous crime."

    The assertion that opponents of arrest power for the Sussex County sheriff are generally anti-Republican and anti-conservative is a weak leg to stand on. There are many supporters of the sheriff’s department who care more about law and order and protection than which party one is registered with.

    At this point, the path to resolution of this issue seems clear. Either the county and state agree to disband the sheriff’s office, or they furnish adequate authority for the post. If the office is retained, it is apparent that the Sussex County sheriff should at least be given arrest jurisdiction in unincorporated areas of the county. And if tax dollars from residents in those areas went directly to the sheriff’s department where needed, the double-taxation claim would be rendered moot.

    The Sussex County sheriff’s office is not alone in its effort to convince county and state officials of the need for basic, fundamental tools with which to operate. A plethora of good people are in full agreement with the sheriff’s position, which will be appropriately adjudicated through the court system. The logic is so simple, it’s startling: one cannot be a "conservator of the peace" without the means of keeping it.

    Dr. Samuel B. Hoff is George Washington Distinguished Professor of History and Political Science and Law Studies Director at Delaware State University. He has taught and published extensively on constitutional-law issues.

I might get more dogs.

I doubt it Mr. Hendricks, I think Newszap is pretty much fed-up with there shenanigans and they know it! That is why they Newszap shut down those old boards so as to clear out the Rift-raft! Notice Yo NO longer see the likes of Legends457, CrackerBoy from up in Hartley, Sharon and Sherry what ever their names were, Dover-Diva or the rest of that unsavory gang of misfits! YUP! Looks like we have a "NEW" board and a "NEW" day here for sure!!!!

Sure glad I keep my dog penned up.

Harry great advice. I've lived in Shawnee Acres for over 15 years there are no dog problems.  We don't have dogs running loose the people who walk their dogs are responsible just like you and wife. This forum may have a new appearance to bad the same people who are in charge allow topics like this.  Bad enough the forum has technical isuues add in newszap still promotes discussions that are completely false.

I rightly do not see the sense of having a Sheriffs Dept if they rightly can not persue arrest the BAD guys out there lurking around Sussex County? I know Ya'll Sussex County Folks with Yo Big Ritzy Beaches Houses in Rehoboth and Bethany Beach are so TIGHT ya'll squeak with yo walk down the beach!!! Maybe its time ya'll decided to give it up because ya'll ain't taking it with Yo that's for sure! As this economy stays depressed for many years to come or more likely worsen if Barack (If I had a son) Obama wins a second term, one would think Yo Sussex County Folks would whole-heartedly welcome an incresed police presence down there through out Sussex County? So that an expanded Sussex County Sheriffs Dept would augment police road patrol's crime prevention by being able to assist the Delaware State Police and local town police forces in Seaford, Laurel, Rehoboth, Georgetown, Millsboro, Milford, Lewes, Bethany and Fenwick-island in catching them bad guys. Don't rightly know if Milton, Dagsboro, Selbyville, Frankfort or Bridgeville maintain Town Police Force's of their own? But I do know Ya'll Tea-party folks down thar in Sussex County think that maintaining a an effective Police Crime Prevention Effort down yonder thar is some how "FREE" like I said earlier time to rise up off yo muffin and give it up!!! Otherwise do not cry whine belly-ache later when and if ya'll become a victim of a horredous crime visited up on Yo or one of your family members neighbors friends or co-workers!!!! OY VEY!!!!

When ever the Mrs. and I take our Poochie a walking we always carry an ample supply of these little Doggy-Poo-Poo Bags! I get them from Dollar-Tree the $ store and they come 50-bags in a little box for $1 thus only 2-cents per bag! We feel that this here 2-cents per bag is very affordable in attempting to be GOOD neighbors!!!

I heaR YOU

The City of Milford Council in all its infinite wisdom has brought forth an ordinance for AUTHORITY TO DISCONTINUE ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR NON PAYMENT SUCH TERMINATION OF SERVICE WILL BE WITHOUT WRITTEN NOTICE.

Is this how the city looks out for the eldery residents or other families who are struggling in these economic times living on fixed incomes?  Milford's electric department pay online website is not customer friendly it leaves much to be desired.

That sounds like a crappy place to live.

Just who are you that thinks they know everything?

 Our excellent  records protect the best interests of every homeowner in Shawnee Acres.

Good for you.

M Hendricks is not wrong. I've served on the homeowners board for over 10 years, I've lived here for 27 years. No one has ever complained to me or any other board member about dogs defecating in yards. No homeowner in attendance at a homeowner meeting has ever brought up any issues about dogs in our development. Every property owner or invited guest who attends our homeowners meeting is required to sign in and we keep impeccable records dating back 34 years.

Wrong!

 Stop your nonsense. I've been attending Shawnee Acres homeowner meetings for over 15 years. Animal Control has no complaints about dogs or any pets in Shawnee Acres. No homeowner has ever complained about a dog pooping in their yard at any homeowner meeting. If you had complained at a meeting your name would be public record, it would have also been in the official minutes of the meeting.   No one has ever reported any dog issues to any homeowner association board member. If there had been a complaint a board member would have spoke to the dog owner, and a complaint would be on file.  Any complaint would have also been in the association news letter that every homeoowner gets in the mai.

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

yes, yes and yes......did no good.

 Have you reported it to animal control? Have you complained at a homeowners meeting? Have you reported it to any of the homeowner association board members?

You will just do the same thing in here like you did in the old forum you have already started.

Jeffrey A. Foster

The dogs still poop in my yard.

I will miss it.

Alright this is ridiculous! My posts on here are coming up in the middle of the page! You would think they would get this forum right before they killed the old one! !

Posted on another thread that had 3 pages. All my posts came up on page 2! What's up with that? Evidently spell check does not exist!

This Forum is really screwed up! Post a reply and it comes up at neither the beginng of the thread nor the end of the thread but right smack dab in the middle!

Why did my last post end up on page 2?

Well it seems like the old forum has gasped it's last breath. It was fun while it lasted!

Ms Watson,

Pete Schwartzkopf tried to pull a fast one when Rep. Short chose to table his bill due to Sussex County residents concerns. He then brought forth another bill while he made derogatory statements directed at his Republican collegues.  I find Schwartzkopf to be disingenuious considering he is the former commander of troop 7 whoalong with 3 other DSP barracks benefit from the taxes generated by Sussex County residents. If the State police are a state agency then they should be funded completely by the state, Sussex County residents should not be "double taxed" for services we do not receive. As far as slaughtering a good man, what about Sheriff Christopher and his deputies, they are all good men, who are former municipal, state and federal law enforcement officers.

M. Hendricks

Mr. Schott,

 I would implore you to check your facts as well before you make statements which are in fact false. Every member of the Sussex County Sheriffs department is and has been certified in firearms training.  My understanding is that one member is a firearms instructor at the Delaware State Police Academy where all police officers receive firearms training.  The Sussex County Sheriff and his Deputies are all former law enforcement officers, each with over more than 20 years experience.

M. Hendricks

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

    Copied below is a letter to the editor submitted to the Delaware State News. You can post your opinions by clicking on "Reply."

I think the sheriffs dept needs a baby sitter.

    Copied below is an open letter the author sent to each Delaware state senator and furnished a copy to the Delaware State News for publication. You can post your opinions by clicing on "Reply."

     Reid Beveridge, one of your regular letter writers, in a letter in your May 15 edition, asks “Why are Democrats against sheriffs?” and blames Pete Schwartzkopf and his New Castle County buddies of not wanting to give the sheriff a gun, but he does not tell the true story of what got this issue started.

    The Republican-controlled Sussex County Council got the ball rolling on this issue, pointing out that the sheriff and his deputies have no police powers, no rights to carry guns nor to carry out arrests. Many of the police chiefs in the county have also opposed giving people who have no training in weaponry unlimited police power. The state Attorney General has weighed in on this issue in the past and concurred.

    I also wish to note that in the state General Assembly, the original legislation was introduced by a Republican representative from Sussex with the support of several Republican legislators.

    I applaud Mr. Beveridge for his prolific writing, but I do implore him to tell the truth in the future.

    Peter Schott

    Rehoboth Beach

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