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Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Zoo Commission Meeting Tomorrow

Don't forget to visit the Salisbury Zoo Commission Meeting at Noon tomorrow. I'm told there will be some discussion on Dr. Doug Nolte at tomorrow's meeting.

Councilman Joe Holloway Calls Stuart Haemel A Liar


I'm expecting GA Harrison to come up with a Post later today about the Liquor Dispensary Board decision today at the County Council Meeting but Stuart Haemel stood up during Public Comment and stated that their Board invited Council Members to their Meetings and none of them showed up. Joe Holloway waited until it was the Council's time to speak and flat out called him a liar. Joe asked other Council Members if they had received any such said invitation and not one of them had.

Joe then called for immediate subpoenas demanding the information the Dispensary Board refused to give up after the Council asked for it and they chose to discuss it at a later point and time. To this day the Council has yet to receive the information requested but the amazing part was, the Council voted 6-1 to drop a referendum to allow the VOTERS to decide on the Dispensaries future.

Let’s Shine Some Light on Barrie Tilghman - Part 1

Recently, the Daily Times published an article concerning the investigation of the DRILL Academy. What puzzles me, and countless others, are the quotes from Barrie Parsons Tilghman.

The Daily Times stated Barrie is, and I quote “seeking to expedite the investigation, Salisbury Mayor Barrie Parsons Tilghman has contacted the FBI in Washington, Maryland Sens. Ben Cardin and Barbara Mikulski and other agencies.” Why? Why is this any concern of hers? This has nothing to do with the city. Doesn’t she have enough to do running the city further into the ground? Not only is she spending time writing letters to quench her thirst for revenge, a source far more credible than Barrie or any of her minions allege Barrie and her Chief have spent some time on a road trip to Annapolis paying a visit to the Comptrollers office to bring the charge of perjury against Joe Albero. Was revenge part of her campaign promises? If she can’t shut them up or shut them down, Barrie will abuse the power of the office of the mayor to have it done. NEWSFLASH, you don’t have that much power Barrie, in fact, you are the laughing stock of the MML, well you AND Gary Comegys, to be fair here.

She goes on to say "We must do everything in our power to see that these incidents are fully adjudicated, as the deputies involved are still in law enforcement in different areas of the country," wrote Tilghman in a letter sent to FBI Director Robert S. Mueller on July 28.” This statement tells me, without a doubt, someone at WCSD has really pissed Barrie off for her to go to this extreme. Like Stu Leer, she is still getting even with him. His crime against Barrie is/was to not support her when she ran for office in 1998. This woman has no shame or conscience. So, who was it that pissed in Barrie's Corn Flakes? Time will tell it always does.

“Tilghman said Wednesday that a lack of resolution after more than three years of investigations at the local, state and federal level is worrisome.” Barrie, we feel your pain. After more than TEN years of you at the helm, many are frustrated at the lack of resolution by you and your minions on any of the major issues in this city.

It worsened the “good ole boy network” you campaigned against, making it a machine of political revenge. Crime is out of control, coming into our homes, robbing old men, molesting children, and raping and beating women. You appointed an environmental task force AFTER planning pipes to further pollute the Wicomico River.

You want to shine some light, Barrie? You want to be in the spotlight, Barrie? Well the spotlight is on you and it may not be shining the light you want.

Editors note: This is part one of a series. Stay tuned folks for part two tomorrow.

Let The Professionals Handle The Light Work!



While Chief See & Deputy Chief Gordy made their Staff move, relocate and or trash all the heavy stuff, it was time today to bring in the professionals to finish off the rest of the evacuation of the old Fire Station 16. Your tax dollars hard at work again Folks. Is 4 Moving Trucks overkill, when the building was pretty much empty? There must have been quite a few bucks left over in the checking account.

Happy Birthday Matt Creamer





Today, Matt Creamer celebrates his 146th Birthday in which they celebrated the event at the County Council Meeting. His beautiful Great, Great, Great, Great, Great, Granddaughter brought in a balloon while his Great, Great, Great, granddaughter carried a cake to finish off the special touches. Poor Matt, he almost started tearing up when he saw the hand made Birthday Card made by his Great, Great, Great, Great, Granddaughter.

Just playing Matt. Happy Birthday and may you enjoy many, many more in good health!

It's 8:00 AM, Do You Know Where The Customers Are?




One would think at 8:00 AM the lines would be long as people are heading into work. Not in Salisbury! Or should I say, not at this Station? While the prices are dropping, this Exxon isn't keeping up with the quick reduction rate as everyone else is, therefore they're losing business. Pictures don't lie Ladies & Gentlemen. It is what it is. I hear they have some cold beer though? Lower your prices and they will come.

It's 1:00 PM, Rt. 50 Is Shut Doen Again



It took almost 14 minutes for the Bridge to go up and then back down again, at 1:00 PM! Oh, what say you now about the Fire Trucks Chiefy? What are those odds again?????

New Ford F-150

Bought a new Ford F150 truck one day and returned to the dealer the next day because I couldn't get the radio to work.

The salesman explained that the radio was voice activated. 'Nelson,' the
salesman said to the radio. The Radio replied, 'Ricky or Willie?' 'Willie!' he
continued and 'On The Road Again' came from the speakers. Then he said, 'Ray Charles!', and in an instant 'Georgia On My Mind' replaced Willie Nelson.

I drove away happy, and for the next few days, every time I'd say, 'Beethoven,' I'd get beautiful classical music, and if I said, 'Beatles,' I'd get one of their awesome songs.

Yesterday, a couple ran a red light and nearly creamed my new truck , but I swerved in time to avoid them. I yelled, 'Ass Holes!' Immediately the French National Anthem began to play, sung by Jane Fonda and Barbra Streisand, backed up by Michael Moore and The Dixie Chicks, with John Kerry on guitar, Al Gore on drums, Dan Rather on harmonica, Nancy Pelosi on tambourine, Harry Reid on spoons, Bill Clinton on sax and Ted Kennedy on scotch.

Damn, I LOVE this TRUCK!!

Street Performer Arrested for Sexual Assault

On August 17, 2008, OCPD officers arrested a street performer who was wanted for a 4th Degree Sex Offense and Second Degree Assault of a 16 year old female.

The charges resulted from an incident involving a street performer identified as Andrii Mokrishcev, 21 years of age, from Ukraine. Mokrishcev is living in Ocean City,
Maryland for the summer.

Mokrishcev is a licensed street performer, who routinely performs with another person
on the Ocean City Boardwalk. At the time of the incident Mokrishcev was wearing a
“Patrick Star Fish” costume which is a character from the popular kids cartoon series
“Sponge Bob Square Pants”.

Mokrishcev and another performer, who is typically dressed as the title character willpose with persons on the Ocean City Boardwalk for donations. On August 15, 2008,
OCPD officers received a complaint that Morkrischev had posed for a picture with a 16
year old female. During the picture taking session, Morkrischev allegedly fondled the
victim’s buttocks.

The victim left the area and located a uniformed OCPD officer who investigated the
incident. OCPD obtained an arrest warrant for Mokrishcev charging him with 2nd
Degree Assault and 4th Degree Sex Offense.

After Mokrishcev was arrested, he was seen by an Ocean City District Court
Commissioner and released after posting a bond of $3500.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Releases

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree

Date of Incident: 15 August 2008

Location: 6300 Block of Culver Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspects: Male Juvenile, 13, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 15 August 2008 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 6300 block of Culver Road in Salisbury. Upon arrival the deputy determined that a 13 year old juvenile assaulted another subject in the residence over not getting a ride to Ocean City. The deputy charged the juvenile through the Department of Juvenile Services and released the juvenile to a parent.

Charges:
Assault 2nd Degree

Incident: Possession of Marijuana / Flee and Elude

Date of Incident: 15 August 2008

Location: 1100 Block of Kiowa Avenue, Salisbury, MD

Suspects: Keiron D. Turner, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 15 August 2008 at 4:45 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle on Kiowa Avenue for a traffic violation. After the deputy activated his emergency lights to signal for the vehicle to stop, the vehicle pulled over and the two occupants exited the vehicle and fled from the scene. Deputies were able to locate the driver hiding in the woods nearby and brought him back to back to the vehicle in their custody. Upon searching the vehicle, the deputies located what they recognized as marijuana on the back seat. The driver, identified as, Keiron D. Turner, was also discovered to have been operating the motor vehicle without a driver’s license.

Turner was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Turner was held in the Wicomico County Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.

Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
Driving Without a License
Attempting to Flee / Elude Police on Foot

Incident: Theft over $500.00

Date of Incident: 16 August 2008

Location: 2300 Block of Hudson Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspects: 1. Robert John Hill, 26, Salisbury, MD
2. Beverly Marie Zimnicki, 31, Salisbury, MD
3. William M. Byrd, 24, Hebron, MD

Narrative: On 16 August 2008 at 4:40 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a theft of prescription medication in the 2300 Hudson Drive. Investigation revealed that Robert Hill used fraudulent statements to intercept a delivery of prescription medication meant for another subject. The deputies made several attempts to locate Hill in reference to this investigation. While questioning associates of Hill, Beverly Zimnicki and William Byrd, they either provided false information as to Hill’s whereabouts or denied the deputies access to locations where Hill was believed to be hiding. Eventually, the deputies tracked Hill to an apartment building in the 300 Block of Glen Avenue where they made repeated attempts to get the occupants to open the door. While at that location, the suspect, Robert Hill, attempted to exit a third floor apartment by climbing down bed sheets tied to the balcony railing. Once the deputies caught Hill, he was found to have possession of the stolen prescription medication.

Hill was arrested and charged with:
Theft (two counts)
Obtaining a Prescription Medication by Fraud (2 counts)
Obtaining a Prescription Medication by Using a False name (2 counts)
Removing a Prescription Drug Label
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance (2 counts)

Additionally, Zimnicki and Byrd were charged with Obstruction and Hindering along with the Obstruction of Justice

Hill was held in WCDC on $25,000.00 bond.
Zimnicki and Byrd were held on $10,000.00 bond each

Incident: Theft

Date of Incident: 17 August 2008

Location: Pocomoke Rd at St. Luke’s Rd, Salisbury MD

Suspects: 1. Kenneth Twigg, 18, Pocomoke City, MD
2. Brook Hughes, 18, Pocomoke City, MD
3. Holly Julian, 18, Pocomoke City, MD

Narrative: On 17 August 2008 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated the theft of the street signs from the intersection of Pocomoke and St. Luke’s Roads. The deputy had received information that three individuals were seen having the street signs in their possession after they had removed the signs from the intersection. The investigating deputy went to the intersection and observed that the signs were in fact missing and also observed that the three individuals were attempting to place the sign back on the pole. The deputy arrested all three individuals, identified as Kenneth Twigg, Brook Hughes and Holly Julian.

All three subjects were transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner. After their initial appearance, all three were released on Personal Recognizance.

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree

Date of Incident: 17 August 2008

Location: 8100 Block Hawthorne Lane, Hebron, MD

Suspects: Barry Anthony Hyland, 38, Hebron, MD

Narrative: On 17 August 2008 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 8100 block of Hawthorne Lane in Hebron, MD for a reported assault. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a victim who claimed to have been assaulted by Barry Hyland. During the investigation, the deputy determined that Hyland had in fact assaulted the victim and Hyland was subsequently arrested.

Hyland was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Hyland was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree

Date of Incident: 17 August 2008

Location: 1200 Block of Pine Street, Salisbury, MD

Suspects: Bradford Scott Ayers, 22, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 17 August 2008 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 1200 block of Pine Way in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a victim who claimed to have been assaulted by Bradford Ayers. After an investigation, the deputy determined that the victim and Ayers had been involved in an argument over a dog and that Ayers had in fact assaulted the victim.

Ayers was arrested and taken to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Ayers was held in the Wicomico County Detention Center in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault Second Degree

WNC August 24, 2008 Postponed

All - The Wicomico Neighborhood Congress Forum on Housing will be postponed from its August 24, 2008 to a date in the Fall of this year. Please know that your preparation for the event is greatly appreciated and it is hoped that we can depend on your expertise in the near future. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 410-749-5712.

Jim Ireton, Chairman - Wicomico Neighborhood Congress

What's That Clatter I Hear

You know, I could have sworn that the Daily Times and WBOC put on a big dog-and-pony show about the City of Salisbury repairing the loose steel strip on Mill Street. You'll remember they had SHA certified welders, lane closures, night work, etc.


Last night I'm sitting there at the light and I keep hearing clank-clank, clank-clank and I look and it's that same metal strip. Now granted, no big deal right but the thing is, if you paid ME to do that work and you still see and hear it loose, wouldn't you want me to fix what you paid me to do?


I kind of believe they should hussle their rear ends back out there and make it right and give the taxpayers an explanation as to why they can't weld a simple piece of steel. If need be, I can get them some very skilled students from Parkside to come out and do it for them.

School Supplies

I KNOW WE TOUCHED ON THIS A FEW WEEKS AGO, BUT I HAVE TO REVISIT IT.

Buckingham Elementary School

Grade 2 Supplies List:
4 wire-bound notebooks
1 yellow highlighter
6 pocket folders-no images! (red,yellow,blue,green,orange,purple only)
Boys-1 box quart ziplock bags, Girls-1 box gallon ziplock bags
2 boxes of pencils - Ticonderoga
1 zippered canvas pencil bag
2 boxes of 24-count crayons
1 binder 1" wide with at least 5 dividers
1 box of colored pencils
2 boxes of tissues
1 ruler
10 glue sticks
1 bottle of liquid glue
1 pair of scissors
6 large erasers
1 container of Clorox wipes
1 Bottle of Germ-X
1 Bookbag
AND money for the homework agenda (which is usually around $6)

Grade 4 Supplies List:
2 black & white composition books
2 yellow highlighters
White loose-leaf paper (no college ruled)
Six pocket folders-no images, yellow, purple, blue, green, red, orange only
2 family size boxes of tissues
1 pair of scissors
1 box of 15 ct crayons
1 box of colored pencils
1 box of 8 markers
4 glue sticks
1 ruler 12"
1 green 3-ring binder 1" wide
1 bookbag
AND money for homework agenda (usually $6)

Evidently our tax dollars are not being put to good use. The schools are not getting enough money to get the supplies they need. The teachers are not making enough! Parents hardly make enough to make ends meet . . . then they have to go out and buy all this stuff, then new clothes, new shoes, etc. Then, when some parents do NOT get the things their child needs, the teacher will just GIVE the student the supplies that came from another family! It's complete BS!!!! And, unfortunately, there is no practical way to avoid this from happening.


UPDATE:
I went to Staples, since it's only a block from my shop. My bill was $69.97. Luckily, I had $18.30 worth of Staples rewards, so my total bill was $51.67. Also, Staples was giving away free 12" rulers (2 per customer) and free packages of pencils (2 per customer) . . . so I did not have to buy the rulers, however, I still had to buy pencils, since they were not the same brand. I will use my free pencils for homework, etc.

I did NOT buy the 4 boxes of tissues, 1 germ-X, 1 Clorox cleanups or 1 box of qt sz bags. I will be going to Wal-Mart for these items.

After reading all the comments, I think I have decided to take some of the advice. I will explain to the teacher on open-house day that all extra supplies are home . . . and will be brought to school as needed. Thanks for all the comments.




Hey, Barrie: First Impressions Are Important!

By chance I recently met a couple from across the bridge who came to Salisbury on their way back from the beach. Someone there told them about that new condo on Riverside Drive, and they though they might be able to get a good deal for a retirement home since it is having a hard time selling the units. But, things never got close to the contract negotiation stage - here's why.

They arrived by Route 50, turning on to East Main Street (they stopped at the County House, first), and then drove downtown, where they were shocked by the "derelict theater" (Movies 6) that they first noticed looking thru the old railroad bridge, which they said reminded them of the "rust belt" and "Appalachia". They proceeded to and thru the Downtown Plaza, which they said seemed to be "abandoned", with nobody in
sight in the middle of the day, and drove past the condo but did not care to even look at the units after their "introduction" to Salisbury.

I met them in a restaurant on Route 13-North, where they stopped for lunch before heading to Delaware to see property there. They mentioned that the sex and porn business on Salisbury Boulevard was quite noticeable as they drove by. The realtor they had dealt with at the beach mentioned that Salisbury has become "seedy" under the current mayor. When I told them that this situation has gotten much worse under
the mayor who has been in office for 10 years, they were amazed. And when I told them that the mayor and City Council majority had budgeted funding to enter the "All-American City" competition, they thought I was kidding.

They told me that after seeing it they would not consider moving to Salisbury, which reminds them of a town near Baltimore called Glen Burnie, even before I told them that our city taxes and sewer and water rates are going up as rapidly as the crime rate. And this is really bizarre, when I introduced myself to the couple named above, they identified themselves as the Larson family!

The Larsons could not understand why the City allows the old theater to exist as an eyesore that is the first thing you notice when you enter downtown. So, I went to see for myself whether this is something that has existed so long that we who live here have ceased to notice how cruddy it has become. As these photos show, that is clearly the case. Apparently it's now owned by one or more FOB's and is on Barrie's "don't touch" list for code enforcement.

These photos and this commentary are being sent to the outfit that runs the "All-American City" contest, compliments of Mr and Mrs. Larson, to go with the application that Barrie and Comegys plan to submit. How about sending you comment and photos to them, too. Here's the address -- website: aac@ncl.org , or snail mail: All-America City Award, National Civic League, 1445 Market Street, Suite 300, Denver, Colorado 80202-1717.

And tell them to read this blog for a few weeks to see what Salisbury is really like if they are not going to see it in person like the Larson family did.

Another Soldier Comes Home

"We Care About Wicomico County", American Legion and V.F.W. will be
joining the family of Marine Brian Mason who will be coming from Iraq into
Salisbury Airport 8/21/08 at 5:30 p.m. (PLEASE ARRIVE BY 5:10 P.M.)

This Marine is an avid biker and "delmarvabiker.com"/Patriot Riders are
planning a ride to the airport on 21 Aug. Weather permitting, they are
hoping for 200-300 bikes. They plan to arrive at airport about 4:30PM.
After things settle down, they will escort Mason to Hebron.

Please join us for this Welcome Home!!!

Fruitland Falcons' First Week Of Camp


The Fruitland Falcons just completed their first week of camp with over 40 kids (ages 6 -12, male and female). These kids are having fun and are doing a great job!! The kids are doing stretches, stands, drills and practicing plays.

When asked their thoughts on camp, the following was said:

"It is fun!" - Dustin, age 8

"The Coaches are nice. The camp is training really good for football."- Trevor, age 9

"I feel camp is active and fun!"- Garrett, age10

"I like the exercising! It makes your body good and strong."- Gabriel, age 7

"It's fun and energetic!"- Grayson, age 10

The camp will run again this week On August 18 - 22, 6pm - 7:30pm.. Anyone who is interested can come over to the field (located on Brown St.) during camp and sign up. Sign-ups will end on August 22.

Any questions, call Kerry Nelson (410-546-2183), Ed Urban (410-548-7801) or Samantha Miles (410-749-9568).

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On August 15, 2008 at approximately 10:33 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence in the area of Handy’s Meadow, in Salisbury. It was reported by a witness that suspicious activity was observed in a residence whose owner was away from the residence, out of state. Officers responded, and upon checking the residence found the below listed suspects inside of the residence, without authorization.

ARRESTED #1: Erik Morris Dorman, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Jeffrey Alan Dolan, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #3: Taylor Webb McCoun, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #4: Akasha Kamlesh Purohit, 18 years of Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #5: 17 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #6: 15 year old juvenile Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
ARRESTED #7: 16 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #8: 16 year old Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: All charged with:

1. Fourth degree burglary

2. Trespassing

DISPOSITION:
Suspects # 1 through # 4, released to Booking
Suspects #5 through #8, released to parent or Guardian CC # 200800030273

On August 16, 2008 at approximately 2:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the parking lot of the Brew River Restaurant for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, the officers met with the victim who advised that he had been assaulted by the below listed suspect. Following the assault, the suspect took the victim’s property and damaged the property.

ARRESTED: Christopher Michael Hill, 22 years of age Fruitland, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Malicious destruction of property

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800030279

On August 17, 2008 at approximately 12:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of the “Boundless Playground” on Broad Street when they observed the below listed suspect in the area. The suspect was checked and found to be wanted on an outstanding Circuit Court Bench Warrant. The suspect was arrested and a search of his person, incident to arrest, revealed four (4) smoking devices, each containing suspected crack/cocaine residue.

ARRESTED: Gerald Littleton Dennis, 55 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Circuit Court Bench Warrant
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (4 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800030424

On August 18, 2008 at approximately 12:30 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to residence on South Division St. for the report of a sexual assault. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by the victim and family members that the below listed suspect had sexually assaulted the victim, a seven (7) year old female. A family member of the victim observed the incident involving the suspect, who is known to the victim’s family.

ARRESTED: Kenneth Gerald Stabb, 44 years of Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Third degree sex offense
Fourth degree sex offense
Second degree assault

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800030457

Socialism In Salisbury & Wicomico County?

Now you know why people aren't selling their farmland and why there is so little for sale. Because the government is in the business of 'price fixing'.

Remember the article I published whereby I warned people about Socialism, especially in Salisbury, Maryland? I even cited examples whereby hordes of buildings have been taken over by our government.

Well this will just blow you away. Do you recognize any of the recipients. Especially one James Doug Nolte. Virtually all of the County is on the public dole in one way shape or form. Even Peninsula Urology is a recipient of subsidy in one way shape or form. Look at the mammoth subsidy payments.

GO HERE for the Official Website.

1 L G Culver & Sons Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 338,107.09
2 Zeke Collins Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 253,061.78
3 Dennis Adkins Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 163,087.30
4 Venture Manor Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 143,262.85
5 Lee N Simms Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 140,318.87
6 Robert Corcoran Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 133,325.49
7 Mae Jack Co Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 128,020.41
8 Catherine Payne Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 126,823.63
9 Sandyhill Farms Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 118,479.82
10 Glen T Robinson Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 111,815.63
11 Barbara Twilley Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 96,676.00
12 Ruth Culver Freeman Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 83,584.00
13 Dwight Miller Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 67,989.00
14 Richard E Ward Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 59,660.37
15 Mrs E W Insley Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 51,202.67
16 Edward W Chapin Jr Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 41,465.63
17 Victor L Arnold Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 39,586.09
18 John B Mckee Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 39,131.15
19 James Doug Nolte Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 36,627.01
20 Thomas M Fisher Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 36,111.43
21 Susan B Arnold Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 35,526.85
22 Corcoran Family Farms LLC Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 34,922.00
23 Ben Sullie Culpepper Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 28,604.19
24 Maurice Rounds Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 27,474.98
25 William R Wainwright Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 27,104.00
26 Rodney Long Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 26,724.00
27 Robert E Holloway Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 26,571.18
28 Curtis L Hooper Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 25,665.19
29 Pepsi Cola Bottling Co Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 24,945.00
30 Richard Hall Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 23,818.00
31 Orlando John Harrison Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 21,889.13
32 Quantico Creek Sod Farms Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 21,035.18
33 Chesapeake Nurseries Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 18,205.00
34 Eugene Parker Sr Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 17,577.12
35 Joanne Nichols Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 16,708.00
36 Eric Wisner Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 16,065.00
37 Edward Wilgus Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 15,852.66
38 Carroll Huston Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 15,473.00
39 Marshall W Moore Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 14,170.90
40 John V Page Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 13,320.38
41 Russell Cooper Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 13,193.67
42 Blynn Bratten Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 12,932.00
43 Robert Graves Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 12,552.00
44 Ray Sprague Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 12,420.00
45 Nanetta W Phillips Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 11,591.54
46 Grace R Williams Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 11,385.41
47 Rebecca Taylor White Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 10,852.00
48 William L Twilley Jr Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 10,494.00
49 Richard Renshaw Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 10,427.60
50 Joseph H Cutchin Jr Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 10,043.42
51 Betty Twilley Derickson Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 9,481.18
52 Wicomico Soil Conservation Distri Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 9,068.85
53 Glen Renshaw Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 8,706.00
54 Adkins Farms Partnership Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 8,531.12
55 Royce Beauchamp Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 7,859.00
56 Thomas K Wells Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 7,625.00
57 Velma D Cross Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 7,186.05
58 Joseph P Wright Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 6,756.00
59 Virginia Huston Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 6,183.00
60 Barbara Twilley Stephens Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 5,979.15
61 Daisey Rounds Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 5,616.98
62 Marvin Williams Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 5,382.01
63 Kathryn E Jones Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 5,152.00
64 Lee Shockley Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 4,905.86
65 Howard Malone Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 4,378.00
66 Cory Austin Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 4,318.89
67 Acorn Farms Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 4,183.00
68 Lisa H Sutliffe Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 4,052.00
69 Kenneth E Bounds Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 3,967.80
70 Thomas M De Marco Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 3,314.00
71 William Clifton Riddick Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 3,296.12
72 Harry Adams Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 3,119.00
73 Timothy A Paschal Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 2,625.00
74 Edward W Chapin Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 2,513.62
75 Claude B Outten Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 2,460.00
76 Wayne M Hancock Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 2,309.00
77 William S Bradley Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 2,159.00
78 Howard W Bennett Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,899.00
79 Litow Inc Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,807.62
80 Clarence Barrett Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,794.00
81 Hans Wendlandt Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,755.00
82 Ward Farms Partnership Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,677.00
83 Mary Whaley Hitch Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,485.09
84 W C Davis Estate Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,485.00
85 Bruce S Hall Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,364.00
86 Philip Wayne Adkins Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 1,320.00
87 Irene Rose Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 844.49
88 Est Of Rosa Cross Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 799.31
89 Evelyn Tindall Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 732.82
90 Barbara W Jackson Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 674.14
91 Sarah W Boone Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 600.00
92 Lester Calvin Serman Sr Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 565.00
93 Daniel W Barnes Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 540.00
94 Estate Of Daisey Rounds Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 435.00
95 Sandra M Prillaman Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 360.00
96 Harriet C Carey Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 341.00
97 Kitty Lynch Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 203.00
98 Olivia Hutt Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 93.48
99 Lealer Peele Johnson Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 66.11
100 Eric Pugh Salisbury, MD 21801 $ 35.01

Look at Lewis Riley's take, $475,000.00 in farm subsidies as 75% owner in Beaver Run Farms.

This is while he was Agriculture Secretary under Ehrlich.
http://farm.ewg.org/farm/addrsearch.php?z=1&zip=21849&page=0

Go to the end so you can see the percentage of ownership for Lewis Riley - (75%)

No wonder they, (County Officials) don't want any more development.

Did you know about these huge sums of money being doled out in farm subsidies?

Remember Folks, the top ones are just the ones with a Salisbury Zip Code. You can change the zip code on the link above to look in your area. I should state for the record that I purchased 32 acres of property in Willards it had 10 acres of the property in a forestry program when I bought it. Although it doesn't show up on any of these records, I thought it only fair I disclose that.

Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Federal Subsidy

Roger L Richardson received payments totaling $1,382,941 from 1995 through 2006

Roger L Richardson: Summary | Programs | Programs by year | Farm Location(s) | Recipient ownership share(s)

Pick a county U.S. Total Somerset County, MarylandWorcester County, Maryland

Year Conservation Subsidies Disaster Subsidies Commodity Subsidies Total USDA Subsidies
1995-2006
1995 $0 $0 $39,624 $39,624
1996 $3,655 $0 $34,803 $38,458
1997 $3,500 $0 $19,352 $22,852
1998 $0 $0 $85,961 $85,961
1999 $3,345 $0 $160,600 $163,945
2000 $0 $0 $160,416 $160,416
2001 $19,010 $0 $248,446 $267,456
2002 $46,353 $0 $37,259 $83,612
2003 $18,992 $32,778 $53,008 $104,778
2004 $20,460 $0 $109,402 $129,862
2005 $20,460 $4,250 $146,510 $171,220
2006 $20,460 $0 $94,297 $114,757
Total $156,235 $37,028 $1,189,678 $1,382,941

Crop Summary for Roger L Richardson
Crop Payments
1995-2006
Corn Subsidies $847,323
Soybean Subsidies $279,269
Wheat Subsidies $61,013
Sorghum Subsidies $1,052
Barley Subsidies $666

Counties where payments were made from
County Subsidy Payments
1995-2006
Somerset County, Maryland $3,050
Worcester County, Maryland $1,379,891
Total $1,382,941

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
SECRETARY


ROGER L. RICHARDSON, Secretary of Agriculture

Office of Secretary
Department of Agriculture
Wayne A. Cawley, Jr. Building, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401 - 8960
(410) 841-5880
e-mail: richarrl@mda.state.md.us
web: www.mda.state.md.us

Secretary of Agriculture since March 15, 2007. Acting Secretary of Agriculture, February 1, 2007 to March 15, 2007.
Member, Board of Regents, University System of Maryland, 2007-; Governor's Executive Council, 2007-; Governor's Council on the Chesapeake Bay (Governor's Chesapeake Bay Cabinet), 2007-; Governor's Subcabinet for International Affairs, 2007-; Smart Growth Subcabinet, 2007-. Chair, Governor's Intergovernmental Commission for Agriculture, 2007-; Renewable Fuels Incentive Board, 2007-. Board of Directors, Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation, 2007-. Member, Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Board, 2007-; Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation, 2007-; Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee, 2007-; Climate Change Commission, 2007-; Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays, 2007-; State Children's Environmental Health and Protection Advisory Council, 2007-; Maryland Food Center Authority, 2007-; Maryland Horse Industry Board, 2007-; Maryland Pandemic Influenza Coordinating Committee, 2007-; Mid-Atlantic Poultry Health Council, 2007-; Pesticide Advisory Committee, 2007-; Rural Legacy Board, 2007-; Rural Maryland Council, 2007-; Seafood Marketing Advisory Commission, 2007-; Scenic and Wild Rivers Review Board, 2007-; State Soil Conservation Committee, 2007-.

Member, Task Force on Renewable Alternative Fuels, 2007.

Supervisor, Worcester County Soil Conservation District, 1972-77. Member, State Committee Maryland Agriculture Stabilization Committee, 1976-80 (presidential appointment). Member, Board of Education, Worcester County, 1983-93 (president, 1992-93; vice-president, 1990-92). Chair, Maryland Farm Service Committee, 1993-2000 (presidential appointment). Chair, Board of Review, Department of Agriculture, 1993-2007 (member, 1987-93). Member, Agricultural Stewardship Commission, 2005-06. Member, Farmland Preservation Committee, Worcester County.

Born in Worcester County, Maryland, April 30, 1934. Grain farmer. Charter member, Snow Hill Grain, Inc., 1966-. Founder, agricultural trucking company, 1980-. Manager, Dividing Creek Public Drainage Association, 1973-. Board of Directors, American Corn Growers Association, 2003-. President, National Association of Farmer-Elected Committees, 2005-06 (1st vice-president, 2003-04). Advisory Council, Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology. Member, Worcester County Farm Bureau. President, Snow Hill Grain Co-op. Past president, Snow Hill Lions Club. Married; two children, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren.

Pretty Soon You'll Need To Give A Deposit On Shopping Carts!


While I see shopping carts being used all over the City of Salisbury, they had to come from some local store, right? I mean, it's not like there's a local Distributor selling Grocery Carts like there are used Golf Carts!

Maybe they're returned at the end of the day, right?

Question of the Day, Tue 8/19

I try to read as much news as possible. I enjoy watching Nancy Grace every night. I flip through CNN, FOX, MSNBC and all the other news channels while surfing the remote. I have Dish Network, so unfortunately, I do not get local news on TV, so I have to rely on online outlets.

Where do you get your news? How often do you check the news? How about local news?

What's Wrong With This Picture?

What's The Smoking Policy For The City Of Salisbury?


Oh, let's say I witnessed a particular driver cruising past my building at least 5 to 6 times a day and he was smoking a cigarette in a City owned vehicle. I'm curious, should they ever get a tag number off one of these vehicles, (hint, hint) what is their policy on that? I know you can no longer smoke at the Salisbury Zoo.

Anyhow, I just thought I'd pass that along. Oh, just because the window was rolled down doesn't mean you couldn't put your head inside this particular vehicle, (let's say) and you're a non smoker, you'll smell the smoke inside. Try it one time. I think you'll find I'm very accurate on this one.

Loading, Unloading, Fire Lane, Who Knows Any More?


While your parking rates just went up 33%, who's to tell where you can park any more in the City of Salisbury?

The curbs probably haven't been painted in 20+ years and even though your rates went up and the City didn't need the money, none of that money goes, (once again) back to the infrastructure of the maintenance and upkeep of the City.

Go anywhere you want Downtown and you'll See every curb in this condition. So the big question again is, WHERE'S ALL THE MONEY GOING BARRIE TILGHMAN?

Ethanol Is NOT Your Friend!

While the state of Maryland uses a 10% mix ratio of ethanol gas at the pumps, Salisbury News will break an amazing story NO ONE has been made aware of.

Have you noticed your lawn mower not running as smooth as usual? Have you noticed you 4 wheelers bogging down and not running normal? ALL of these kinds of equipment are suffering horribly and let me tell you why.

Ethanol has alcohol in it. The rubber gaskets used in the carburetors of these kinds of equipment were not made to work with any form of alcohol.

Therefore, Bulletins have been sent out to all sellers and equipment repair companies that sell Briggs & Stratton and Koller Engines are VOIDING all warranties with ANYTHING that has used ethanol gas! Oh, it gets worse!

You're not only getting less gas mileage with ethanol, the state of Maryland is going to go from its current regulation of 10% this year to 20% next year!

YOU need to call your Congressmen. You know, like Wayne Gilchrest, the guy who's still being paid. The guy who allowed such crap into our fuel without being educated and slam these guys immediately before things get worse.

You see, the major problem here is, automobile engines are also having major issues with their gaskets, yet no one knows about it. Think of the dramatic end result that would happen with automobile sales already at an all time low. The Auto Makers won't say a word because everyone will run scared and right now is NOT the time for these guys to be raising any stink about this major issue.

In the end you'll get higher maintenance costs, less engine life and lower gas mileage. Gotta love those environmentalists, eh? If Congress doesn't want to get out there and become educated, educate them yourselves. It's time we take back this Country from these bullshit artists who claim they're representing "WE THE PEOPLE. Instead, they're screwing We The People!

Fight the Maryland 20% ethanol!

Wicomico County Council - Red Herrings on Parade

You should make a point of tuning into today's Wicomico County Council meeting. Key vote - a resolution to petition the legislature for a referendum to abolish the county dispensary.

Expect a barrel of red herrings to be dumped in the council chambers - especially if County Executive Rick Pollitt makes an appearance. Regardless, Councilman Bill McCain will enhance the stink quotient:
  • What are we going to do about the dispensary employees who would lose their jobs? Since when was government employment a right?
  • We have to look at the social aspects. We can't have a liquor store on every corner. The ultimate red herring. Do you honestly think we can sell that much retail liquor in Wicomico County?
  • We can't rush into these things (Rick Pollitt's favorite line). Who's rushing in? Councilwoman Stevie Prettyman has been advocating against the current corrupt and archaic system since 1999. The bottom line is that a certain political party can't grasp the concept of private enterprise being able to do a better job than government at most things.
I'm sure that it will be entertaining to say the least. 1930's ideas defending a 1930's institution.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

8 People Arrested In O/C For Drugs & Stolen Property In Fenwick Island

OCPD Investigators Arrest 8 People for Drugs and Recover Stolen Property
Stolen from Vehicles in Fenwick Island, Delaware


On Thursday, August 15, 2008, the Ocean City Police Department’s Narcotics Unit
executed two Search and Seizure Warrants at 108 – 63rd Street apartments 3E and 1.
These Search and Seizure warrants concluded a month long drug investigation. As a
result of the investigation, eight persons were arrested and charged with Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances. Inside the residences, OCPD Detectives recovered
a quantity of Marijuana, numerous items of drug paraphernalia, and a total of $902.00
U.S. Currency.

While searching the two units for drugs, OCPD Detectives also located property which
had previously been reported stolen from vehicles in Fenwick Island, Delaware. The
thefts of property occurred in late July, 2008.

The following subjects were placed under arrest for Possession of CDS from 108 – 63rd
Street, Apt # 3E: Javar D. Jackson, (22) years of age, and Diondra M. Bratten, (21)
years of age, both of Snow Hill, MD.
The following subjects were placed under arrest for Possession of CDS from 108 – 63rd
Street, Apt. # 1: Joanne M. Creasy, (37) years of age, Jody L. Paull, (22) years of age, Edward T. Johnson, (21) years of and two juveniles, all of Ocean City, Maryland. Also arrested from apartment #1was Brandon M. Hudson (20) years old of, Snow Hill, Maryland.

Creasy, Paull, Johnson, Jackson, Hudson and Bratten all appeared before a District
Court Commissioner and were all subsequently released on their own recognizance.