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  • Indoor Yard & Craft Sale

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    INDOOR YARD & CRAFT SALE
    SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2009
    7:00 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
    Sponsored by
    SALISBURY MARYLAND KENNEL CLUB

    31663 WINTERPLACE PARKWAY AT NEW TRAINING CENTER
    Setup will be allowed Friday night between 8:00 and 9:30 p.m.
    $15.00 FOR 6’ X 12’ SPACE
    OR
    $25.00 FOR 12’ [...]
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    Posted: November 15, 2009, 1:59pm EST
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  • Jimmy Gladwell update

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    I have received many requests to post an update on Assistant Chief Gladwell and his lovely wife. I have not really ignored these requests but since it was of such a delicate nature I felt obligated to honor their privacy. I also did not want [...]
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    Posted: November 12, 2009, 8:37pm EST
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  • Women Supporting Women Benefit Halloween Party

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    Women Supporting Women will be sponsoring a "Pink Ribbon Halloween Party on October 30th at the Galaxy Bar & Grille located on 66th St. and Coastal Highway in Ocean City. Live entertainment by the "Philly George" band and a special drink, the "Pink Ribbon Martini"" [...]
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    Posted: October 19, 2009, 10:16am EDT
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  • Pennsylvania Rail Road Museum

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    A couple of weeks ago I had a post up about the Strasburg Rail Road just outside Strasburg Pennsylvania. In that post I spoke of the Pennsylvania Rail Road museum located across the street from the SRR and mentioned the fact this is a [...]
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    Posted: October 03, 2009, 10:55am EDT
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  • CHOCOLATE!

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    About 10 miles north of Lancaster Pennsylvania on Rt. 501 is the small, sleepy town of Litiz. Just a dot on the map Litiz is an old town with some interesting architecture. There is really nothing electrifying about the town and if you just [...]
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    Posted: September 27, 2009, 11:20am EDT
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  • The Road to Paradise.

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    What is a trip to Lancaster Pennsylvania without a ride on the Strasburg Rail Road? I have made this short trip many times and when I return I shall surely do it again.

    The railroad was founded in 1832 and was used for passenger [...]
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    Posted: September 21, 2009, 10:13am EDT
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  • Can You Be Johnny Today?

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    I received this from a dear friend today. I thought it was well worthwhile to pass on.

    Click on the title of this post to see the short, but moving video. [...]
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    Posted: September 18, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
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  • Zouaves--Colorful Civil War Soldiers

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    On July 18th I posted an article titled “The Blue, The Gray and the Green?” referencing the uniform colors of Americas Civil War and I spoke mainly of the Union green uniforms of the United States Sharpshooters commanded by Hiram Berdan. There were also many [...]
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    Posted: September 12, 2009, 11:05am EDT
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  • 343--Never Forget

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    September 11, 2001.

    343 F.D.N.Y. Firefighters answered their last alarm.

    Never Forget.

    [...]
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    Posted: September 11, 2009, 12:01am EDT
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  • Chad Spicer, Georgetown PD R.I.P.

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    On Wednesday Sept. 2, 2009, Patrolman Chad Spicer of the Georgetown Police Dept., Georgetown DE. was violently gunned down while on patrol and in the performance of his duties. Patrolman Spicer is the first officer in the history of the dept to be killed [...]
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    Posted: September 04, 2009, 7:31pm EDT
    by Soapbox

  • More Prayers Please!

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    Back on August 16th I put up a post about my good friend Jimmy Gladwell and his family being involved in a terrible accident while on their way to Gettysburg. Jim's wife is pregnant and of course a great deal of concern was for the' [...]
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    Posted: August 27, 2009, 9:13am EDT
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  • "Remembering Our Boys" 1st Annual Memorial Poker Run

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    The Knights of St. Florian Motorcycle Club and the Mardela Springs Vol. Fire department will be holding a memorial poker run on September 19th, 2009. All proceeds will support the Wicomico War Memorial Wall in the name of Walter F. "Trae" Cohee III & The [...]
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    Posted: August 25, 2009, 12:46pm EDT
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  • 8th Annual Women Supporting Women Walk for Breast Cancer Awaremenss

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    8th Annual Women Supporting Women Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness To Be Held Saturday, October 10th at Winterplace Park, Salisbury, MD.


    On Saturday, October 10th, 2009, Women Supporting Women will be celebrating its 8th Annual Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness at Winterplace Park [...]
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    Posted: August 20, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
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  • A/C Jimmy Gladwell & Family (Updated)

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    PRAYERS PLEASE!


    My good friend, Assistant Chief Jim Gladwell, and his beautiful wife were on their way to Gettysburg this past week when they were involved in a horrific accident in Cambridge MD. The story is they were stopped at a red light when a [...]

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    Posted: August 16, 2009, 10:21am EDT
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  • The Queen Arrives @ The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire

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    August the 8th was opening day for the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire and we were there! Much as changed since my last visit about 15 years ago. New battlements have been built around the entrance, a new large gift shop now stands out side the mansion, [...]
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    Posted: August 14, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
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  • Maryland Renasaince Faire Begins August 29th

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    Don't forget! The Maryland Renaissance Faire opens in Crownsville Md. on Saturday, August 29th. The Faire will run o weekends until October 25th. This is a great attraction and lots of fun for the entire family. Just remember a few tips:Go early! The Faire fills' [...]
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    Posted: August 11, 2009, 10:28am EDT
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  • Gettysburg Segway Tour

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    The wife and I returned to Gettysburg this year for our vacation. Not so much to see the battlefield again this time but to see the new Visitors Center and to view the Cyclorama since it has been restored. While in the motel lobby we [...]
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    Posted: August 07, 2009, 7:08pm EDT
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  • The Faire Approaches!

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    Kings and Queens
    Dukes and Duchesses
    Lords and Ladies
    Peasants and Common Folk !

    Hear Ye! Hear Ye!


    THE FAIRE APPROACHES! August 8th through October 25 On weekends marks the 2009 season for the Pennsylvania Renasaince Fair held the grounds of the [...]
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    Posted: July 28, 2009, 11:44pm EDT
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  • Women Supporting Women & Chili's Restaurant

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    Now here is something to consider. The Chili's in Salisbury on North Salisbury Boulevard has designated the 15th day of each month as Women Supporting Women Day. Be sure to mention that you are there for Women Supporting Women and they will donate 10% of' [...]
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    Posted: July 25, 2009, 10:08am EDT
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  • 10th Annual Hope is on the Horizon Benefit Dinner

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    THE AMERICAN DREAMS LONGABERGER BRANCH is proud to present their 10th Annual Hope is on the Horizon Benefit Dinner on Friday, August 21st to be held at a new location, The Fountains in Salisbury. All proceeds will benefit WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN, a local breast cancer [...]
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    Posted: July 21, 2009, 2:29pm EDT
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  • The Blue, The Gray & the Green?

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    America's Civil War, The War Between the States, The War between the North & South, The War of Northern Aggression, The War of Secession and other titles are all names associated with the conflict fought on American soil between 1861 and 1865. Another' [...]
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    Posted: July 18, 2009, 11:36am EDT
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  • Bikes and Trikes and Food and Folks........

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    .....and door prizes, and auction items, and a 50-50 drawing, friendship and fellowship, and most of important of all----------Hope for a Cure. All of this and more was to be found at the 5th annual Breast Cancer Poker Run, Ride for Awareness sponsored by Women Supporting Women held this past [...]
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    Posted: July 12, 2009, 12:19am EDT
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  • Vicksburg

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    July 1st, 2nd, & 3rd mark the anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg fought in 1863 during America's Civil War. Often referred to as the "High Water Mark" for the confederacy because it was here that the tide was finally turns and CSA' [...]
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    Posted: June 28, 2009, 11:59am EDT
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  • Women Supporting Women 5th Annual Poker Run

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    DONT FORGET THIS SATURDAY!!

    Plan now to attend and ride in the 5th annual Poker Run Sponsored by Women Supporting Women. This year promises an 80 mile, 3 hour ride and the poker ante is just $20.00 and for an additional $10.00 a [...]
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    Posted: June 11, 2009, 11:59am EDT
    by Soapbox

  • 6th Annual Softball Tournament

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    Posted: June 09, 2009, 8:40pm EDT
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  • Reminder---2 Big Events This Week

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    First there is the Friends of the NRA banquet
    being held at the Delmar VFW on Saturday June 6th. Proceeds from this event benefit the NRA Foundation which in turn supports programs such youth shooting sports, firearm safety, hunter education, women's shooting sports and wildlife' [...]
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    Posted: June 03, 2009, 11:12am EDT
    by Soapbox

  • Not Your Usual Day at the Beach

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    I've seen Harrier jets a couple of times but thankfully never like this.

    ' [...]
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    Posted: May 27, 2009, 2:27pm EDT
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  • Pittsville VFD Sporting Clay Shoot

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    This past Sunday at Owens Station Sporting Clays in Greenwood Delaware, The Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department held it's 3rd annual sporting clay shoot. Under moderately overcast sky, which was not a bad thing, more than 70 shooters showed up to compete. Trappers at every station' [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 10:04pm EDT
    by Soapbox

  • Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends, Another Great Book

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    I recently finished the book whose cover is pictured at right. Another book about "Easy Co." of the 101st Airborne Division and two of the men that were there. Both of these men hail from South Philadelphia and lived within walking distance of one another [...]
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    Posted: May 26, 2009, 9:54am EDT
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  • Today

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    TODAYWe Remember. [...]
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    Posted: May 25, 2009, 9:22am EDT
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  • "Friends of Tracy Gibb" Benefit.

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    On June 6th "Friends of Tracy Gibb" will hold a Casino Night event at the Eagles Club on Alexander Ave. in Salisbury. This is the site of the former "East side Men's Club" and "Little Jimmy's" and is located just off Rt. 13 North [...]

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    Posted: May 22, 2009, 10:40am EDT
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  • Friends of NRA, 2009

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    Folks, it's time once again for the annual Friends of the NRA banquet and fund raiser. This year once again the event will be held at the Delmar VFW in Delmar MD. on June 6th 2009. The VFW in Delmar is just a block east' [...]
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    Posted: May 19, 2009, 11:35am EDT
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  • Pittsville VFD Annual Clay shoot

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    It's time again for the annual Pittsville Clay Shoot to be held at Owens Station Sporting Clays in Greenwood Delaware. This is the third year for this shoot and if you are into shooting sports this is a great event to attend. Scoring is' [...]
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    Posted: May 11, 2009, 9:03am EDT
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  • "Help Save Tracy" at Common Grounds on May 16th

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    Make a date to visit "Common Ground" coffee house @ 701 East Naylor Mill Road on Saturday May 16th between 12:00 noon and 9:00 pm for a Tracy Gibbs Benefit. Great coffee, teas, smoothies and live entertainment are on the agenda for [...]
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    Posted: May 09, 2009, 11:14pm EDT
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  • An American Hero Needs Your Help

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    Tracy Gibb is an American Hero and he needs help. His son is critically ill and the family desperately needs financial assistance. Tracy's history is a bit long an d detailed for me to reproduce here but by clicking' [...]
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    Posted: May 03, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
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  • Chief See Says Farewell to the Salisbury Fire Department

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    On Thursday, April 30, Chief David B. See left his office at the Salisbury Fire Department Administration Wing for the last time. Just outside the entrance of the Departments Heritage Center Museum, many of the rank and file of the department and most of his [...]
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    Posted: April 30, 2009, 8:14pm EDT
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  • Salisbury Fire Department Medal Day, 2009

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    This morning under a beautiful sunshiny day the Salisbury Fire Department held it's 6th annual Medals Day Ceremony on the lawn of Station 16 on Cypress St. Unique to this this Medal Day Ceremony is that it was the first one to be attended' [...]
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    Posted: April 25, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
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  • Common Grounds Coffee House

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    WOW!
    Wednesday evening Common Grounds Coffee House celebrated Earth Day in a big way to a standing room only crowd. Beginning at 6:00 pm, coffee was on sale with 10% off and deserts were on sale @ 25% off.

    Common Grounds, [...]
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    Posted: April 23, 2009, 7:29pm EDT
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  • Great Reading

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    When "Band of Brothers" by Steven Ambrose was released I bought a copy with every intention of reading it. As with a lot of the books I have bought they seem to get set aside and somewhat forgotten, but I always seem to find [...]
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    Posted: April 13, 2009, 3:31pm EDT
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  • A Peek at the Future? Maybe it's here already!

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    A friend of mine sent me this and I was amazed. As I get older and seem to slow somewhat the world seems to be moving ever faster. This video is about 9 minutes long and when it was over all I could do is shake my head and say [...]
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    Posted: March 27, 2009, 12:16pm EDT
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  • Indoor Yard Sale, Salisbury Kennel Club

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    The Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club will be having an indoor yard sale this Saturday beginning @ 7:oo am inside their new facility in Winterplace park. Vendor space is available for $25.00 and you supply your own table. For additional information on this event see the [...]
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    Posted: March 18, 2009, 3:35pm EDT
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  • Salisbury Fire Departments New Tower Ladder

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    The newest addition to the Salisbury Fire Departments fleet will soon be in service. Checking in at just over a million dollars is this 2009 Pierce Velocity sporting a 95 foot Tower Ladder. Overall length of the truck is 48 feet 61/2 inches and [...]
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    Posted: March 08, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
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  • Kara Adams Benefit Ride

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    Won't you please consider riding in this event if you have a bike and the correct cold weather gear? This brave young lady is in a fight for her life and I can tell you the financial drain for her parents is great. Even if' [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 6:58pm EST
    by Soapbox

  • In Memory Emerson Carlise "Corky Philips

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    Yesterday, March 4th, 2009, The Salisbury Fire Department lost it's oldest member. Emerson Carlise "Corky" Philips answered his last alarm on earth and has passed to a greater world. Born on May 28th, 1918 Corky was just a little less than 3 months away form' [...]
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    Posted: March 05, 2009, 12:15pm EST
    by Soapbox

  • God vs Science

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    I received this as an e-mail from a friend. I have not researched this to see if the student named at the bottom actually said it, but the message is so powerful I don't feel like it really matters.
    Enjoy

    *******************************************************


    'Let me explain the problem [...]
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    Posted: March 04, 2009, 9:35pm EST
    by Soapbox

  • Farewell to Christie

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    Back on December 17th it became necessary to have Ahrens, one of our Dalmatians put down. She had several strokes and had gone blind. Yesterday, February 21st we were again faced with this terrible decision with Christie our remaining Dal. She has had a [...]
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    Posted: February 22, 2009, 1:44pm EST
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  • New Blog, Beautiful Photographs

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    Howard, over on Delmar Dustpan directs us to a new blog named Wild Delmarva. The photos and blog are owned by Kevin and Jay Fleming. It's well worth a look.

    Click on the tile of this post to be taken there and be sure to save it to your' [...]
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    Posted: February 15, 2009, 12:05pm EST
    by Soapbox

  • Chief David See to retire From Salisbury Fire Department.

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    Updated:
    I brought this up to the top again because of a comment received today. I though it was well worth the read and that others may wish to see it as well.
    Thank You A/C Gladwell for the comment.

    **********************************************************************


    Salisbury [...]
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    Posted: February 03, 2009, 11:21am EST
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  • Cat's Meow Collectibles

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    For those of you that collect "Cat's Meow" items the Salisbury Fire Department Auxiliary has for sale commemorative plaques of the old Salisbury Fire Headquarters and the new Station 16 fire house. These plaques are of limited quantity and as with all cat's meow [...]
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    Posted: January 30, 2009, 8:43pm EST
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  • Mt. Rushmore----A Different Perspective

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    I've always been a bit of a penny pincher so when the salesman offered the bargain tour of Mt. Rushmore I jumped on it. He assured me we would get closer to the monument than most folks ever have, and see it in a' [...]
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    Posted: January 29, 2009, 9:48pm EST
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