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Monday, April 13, 2009
Tonight Is Barrie Tilghman's Last Council Meeting
Mayor Tilghman responds to the question, So what's up with the $84,000,000.00 WWTP?This is it Folks, tonight is the last night to see Barrie Tilghman LIVE in a City Council Meeting. I feel sorry for former Police Officer Brian Beaver who will have to receive a Shadow Box from the current Mayor and not be recognized by the new Mayor who would present it with honors and true gratitude.
Nevertheless, tonight at 6:00 PM will be it. If you feel like stomaching Barrie Tilghman for the last time, be there or be square. I have yet to decide if my own stomach can take it but we'll see what happens. I'd like to be there for my friend Brian who served this community so well.
New Castle Man Charged With Aggravated Menacing
Location of Incident: 1900 block of Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, April 11, 2009, at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Suspect(s): Josue Hermida-Rivera, 19, of Amstel Drive in New Castle, Delaware
Resume: This past Saturday afternoon, Troopers were called to the area of the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue for the report of an armed subject following another subject in his vehicle.
The Delaware State Police dispatch center, RECOM, continually gathered critical information pertaining to the whereabouts of the suspect and kept responding units updated as they closed in. A Newport Police Officer was first to arrive in the area and apprehended the suspect, Josue Hermida-Rivera, driving in his blue Ford Explorer on Middleboro Road.
Troopers then contacted the victim to ascertain the facts of the case. It had been alleged that a dispute took place the day before between the victim and Mr. Rivera at Delaware Park. The victim said he broke out a window to Rivera’s vehicle. At the time of the original incident, the victim agreed to pay Rivera for the damage and the two parties went about their business.
At about 2:30 on Saturday, the day after the Delaware Park incident, the victim was driving on Maryland Avenue when he spotted Rivera. Rivera drove up along side him, brandished a handgun and threatened the victim with it. The victim fled into Banning Park and the suspect followed.
With an understanding as to how the case originated, officers then conducted a canvas of the area and located a loaded Glock 9mm handgun Troopers believed Rivera tossed out of the window when he saw officers behind him.
Josue Hermida-Rivera was formally charged with Aggravated Menacing (felony) and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (felony). He was arraigned and ordered held by the Department of Corrections in lieu of $5,000.00 secured bond.
Date and Time of Occurrence: Saturday, April 11, 2009, at approximately 2:30 p.m.
Suspect(s): Josue Hermida-Rivera, 19, of Amstel Drive in New Castle, Delaware
Resume: This past Saturday afternoon, Troopers were called to the area of the 1900 block of Maryland Avenue for the report of an armed subject following another subject in his vehicle.
The Delaware State Police dispatch center, RECOM, continually gathered critical information pertaining to the whereabouts of the suspect and kept responding units updated as they closed in. A Newport Police Officer was first to arrive in the area and apprehended the suspect, Josue Hermida-Rivera, driving in his blue Ford Explorer on Middleboro Road.
Troopers then contacted the victim to ascertain the facts of the case. It had been alleged that a dispute took place the day before between the victim and Mr. Rivera at Delaware Park. The victim said he broke out a window to Rivera’s vehicle. At the time of the original incident, the victim agreed to pay Rivera for the damage and the two parties went about their business.
At about 2:30 on Saturday, the day after the Delaware Park incident, the victim was driving on Maryland Avenue when he spotted Rivera. Rivera drove up along side him, brandished a handgun and threatened the victim with it. The victim fled into Banning Park and the suspect followed.
With an understanding as to how the case originated, officers then conducted a canvas of the area and located a loaded Glock 9mm handgun Troopers believed Rivera tossed out of the window when he saw officers behind him.
Josue Hermida-Rivera was formally charged with Aggravated Menacing (felony) and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (felony). He was arraigned and ordered held by the Department of Corrections in lieu of $5,000.00 secured bond.
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Neighborhood Conservation Initiative Awards March 19, 2009
Governor O’Malley announced the following Neighborhood Conservation Initiative awards on March 19, 2009. The Neighborhood Conservation Initiative (NCI) is designed to assist communities that have been impacted by foreclosure and sub-prime lending.
Please call the local contact for more information about specific target areas.
EASTERN SHORE REGION
Queen Anne’s County Awardee: Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority Amount: $350,000.00
Project: Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of units for affordable homeownership Contact: James Lomax, Jr. 410-758-3977 mlomax@qac.org
Wicomico County Awardee: Wicomico County Amount: $407,928.00
Project: Down payment, closing cost and rehabilitation grants to assist home buyers
Contact: Lori A. B. Carter 410-548-4860 lcarter@wicomicocounty.org
Editors Note: While some may be concerned that this money was targeted towards "The Bricks" project in Salisbury, "The Bricks" was REJECTED by the Governor. In fact, the money mentioned above is targeted towards 1st time home buyers interested in homes that have been foreclosed on. The target area in the County is 21801 & 21804, east side and some parts of the west side.
You can contact Salisbury Neighborhood Housing if you're interested in some of these funds.
The Contractors that have bids in to do work on "The Bricks" have been contacted and told the Governor has in fact rejected any special funding towards that project. The City is going back to the drawing board on that project.
Please call the local contact for more information about specific target areas.
EASTERN SHORE REGION
Queen Anne’s County Awardee: Queen Anne’s County Housing Authority Amount: $350,000.00
Project: Acquisition, rehabilitation and resale of units for affordable homeownership Contact: James Lomax, Jr. 410-758-3977 mlomax@qac.org
Wicomico County Awardee: Wicomico County Amount: $407,928.00
Project: Down payment, closing cost and rehabilitation grants to assist home buyers
Contact: Lori A. B. Carter 410-548-4860 lcarter@wicomicocounty.org
Editors Note: While some may be concerned that this money was targeted towards "The Bricks" project in Salisbury, "The Bricks" was REJECTED by the Governor. In fact, the money mentioned above is targeted towards 1st time home buyers interested in homes that have been foreclosed on. The target area in the County is 21801 & 21804, east side and some parts of the west side.
You can contact Salisbury Neighborhood Housing if you're interested in some of these funds.
The Contractors that have bids in to do work on "The Bricks" have been contacted and told the Governor has in fact rejected any special funding towards that project. The City is going back to the drawing board on that project.
Detectives Seek Identity of Burglary Suspect
April 1st, 2009, 1:26 a.m.- BP Shore Stop 4001 Lancaster Pike Wilmington, DE April 1st, 2009, 2:16 a.m.- Deerhurst Exxon 800 Foulk Road Wilmington, DE
Date and Time of Occurrence: see above
Suspect(s): Unknown black male wearing a knit hat and a black coat
Resume: Detectives from the Delaware State Police Troop 2 Burglary Squad are seeking the identity of a burglary suspect who struck twice on April 1st.
The first incident occurred at 1:26 a.m. at the BP Shore Stop located at 4001 Lancaster Pike. The suspect in this case smashed out the front glass door to gain entry. Once inside, he looked unsuccessfully for cash. The suspect then fled the scene empty handed.
About an hour later, the same suspect forced his way into the Exxon located at 800 Foulk Road. The suspect located an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene with same.
Anyone who can identify the below depicted suspect is asked to contact investigators at 302.834.2630 ext. 211 or 284. Tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Four Years Ago
It was four years ago Jennifer and I were traveling to Kentucky, Ohio, New York and Connecticut soon after we purchased the Ranch in Delmar, reaching out to save foals from going to slaughter.
My how time flies! All in all we saved 35 foals, brought them home, nursed them back to health and ultimately adopted them out to the most wonderful people and families we were ever blessed to meet and come to know.
It was a 24 hour a day job where friends and people we had never met before came to help in any way they could. Today we still have a couple of horses left at the Ranch who have grown to be gentle and very happy. We're confident the same can be said about ALL of these Foals we had rescued.
While some have challenged our intent as to just what kind of people we are, perhaps those who continue to challenge us today should look in a mirror and ask themselves, what have you done lately? We have taken on many (lose/lose) situations over the years and quite frankly I think many should look at where we're at today.
In the overall scope of it all, I'd say we're winners in pretty much everything we have had our hands in. Then again, I'm bias.
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One Year Ago Today
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Mayor Barrie Tilghman throws in the first pitch of the Shorebirds Season. When she went to throw the ball to home plate she threw it right into the ground at her own feet. She must have had a ton of glue still left on her fingers from all the shredding going on earlier that day.
DMV Announces New Secure Driver License And Identification Card System
Dover -- The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), a division of the Department of Transportation (DelDOT), is in the process of implementing a new secure driver license and identification card system. The DMV awarded a contract to L-1 Identity Solutions on April 4, 2009. L-1, based out of Stamford, Connecticut, will develop and implement a new system that will increase the security process by which the DMV issues driver licenses and could be in effect as early as November 1, 2009.
Under this new secure system, the most recognizable change for DMV customers will be their photograph being taken at the very beginning of the application process instead of at the end, as it is currently. Customer service will become more individualized because one DMV employee will stay with a single individual throughout the entire transaction. Initially, this could create longer wait times, but it is necessary in order to achieve material compliance with the federal secure credentialing requirements.
Also, the new system will include enhanced facial recognition technology in order to protect Delaware residents from identity theft. The system will compare the applicant's current photograph with the division's entire photograph database to ensure the applicant does not have a driver license/identification card in another name and to ensure the individual is not trying to commit identity theft.
Another noticeable change in the Delaware driver license and identification card process is the documents that will be required of an applicant in order to initially obtain the new secure credential. In order to obtain a new secure driver license/identification card, applicants will be required to provide source documents (e.g. birth certificate, passport, immigration documents) to establish their identity, social security information and proof of residency. It is important to note that once the applicant has obtained a new secure driver license/identification card, the applicant will not be required to provide the source documents upon renewal.
The Delaware DMV's new secure driver license/identification card system is part of a nationwide effort to comply with the Real ID Act. Congress passed the Act in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission recommended that the United States improve its system for issuing identification documents. The DMV's new system will improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which in turn, will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.
The new secure driver license/identification card will be uniquely marked and will meet all federal requirements for proof of identification. Delaware residents will be able to use these secure documents as proof of identity for federal purposes such as boarding commercial aircrafts and entering federal buildings.
Delaware residents who currently have a Delaware driver license/identification card may choose to obtain a "non-compliant" driver license/identification card; however, the "non-compliant" driver license/identification card will not be able to be used as proof of identity for federal purposes such as boarding commercial aircrafts or entering federal buildings. The non-compliant card will not require source documents like the secure credential.
The division will provide additional information regarding the new requirements to Delaware residents prior to them renewing their existing driver license or identification card.
Under this new secure system, the most recognizable change for DMV customers will be their photograph being taken at the very beginning of the application process instead of at the end, as it is currently. Customer service will become more individualized because one DMV employee will stay with a single individual throughout the entire transaction. Initially, this could create longer wait times, but it is necessary in order to achieve material compliance with the federal secure credentialing requirements.
Also, the new system will include enhanced facial recognition technology in order to protect Delaware residents from identity theft. The system will compare the applicant's current photograph with the division's entire photograph database to ensure the applicant does not have a driver license/identification card in another name and to ensure the individual is not trying to commit identity theft.
Another noticeable change in the Delaware driver license and identification card process is the documents that will be required of an applicant in order to initially obtain the new secure credential. In order to obtain a new secure driver license/identification card, applicants will be required to provide source documents (e.g. birth certificate, passport, immigration documents) to establish their identity, social security information and proof of residency. It is important to note that once the applicant has obtained a new secure driver license/identification card, the applicant will not be required to provide the source documents upon renewal.
The Delaware DMV's new secure driver license/identification card system is part of a nationwide effort to comply with the Real ID Act. Congress passed the Act in 2005 after the 9/11 Commission recommended that the United States improve its system for issuing identification documents. The DMV's new system will improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver licenses and identification cards, which in turn, will help fight terrorism and reduce fraud.
The new secure driver license/identification card will be uniquely marked and will meet all federal requirements for proof of identification. Delaware residents will be able to use these secure documents as proof of identity for federal purposes such as boarding commercial aircrafts and entering federal buildings.
Delaware residents who currently have a Delaware driver license/identification card may choose to obtain a "non-compliant" driver license/identification card; however, the "non-compliant" driver license/identification card will not be able to be used as proof of identity for federal purposes such as boarding commercial aircrafts or entering federal buildings. The non-compliant card will not require source documents like the secure credential.
The division will provide additional information regarding the new requirements to Delaware residents prior to them renewing their existing driver license or identification card.
BREAKING NEWS!
The Count is DEAD EVEN right now for the Cynthia Polk/Shanie Shields District 1 Council Seat. They held 5 absentee ballots out til Friday.
ONE MORE WEEK!
It's Over! There's only 7 DAYS LEFT before Barrie Tilghman walks out of the GOB for the very last time as Mayor of Salisbury.No special positions for Mike Dunn and Michael Day. A new Mayor will step in and re interview just about anyone and everyone.
It sure makes you wonder, what will happen to Paul Wilber? Chief Webster? John Pick? Lore Chambers? Pam Oland? Ron Alessi? Richard Insley?
Will the new Mayor Ireton create a special Hot Line like the County did and give all employees a Free Pass at any wrong doing if they expose many of the questionable things that have been going on over the past 12 years?
If some of the people are in fact replaced, (and many more) who do YOU think might fill those positions? I say it's worth the discussion and guess as to who YOU think might fill those positions best.
HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF SOMEONE WAS RECORDING YOUR CONVERSATION?
Much has been said about the recent arrest in Pocomoke from a Blogger recording a conversation without the recipients knowledge and then only bits and pieces of the conversation was published on their Blog.
How would YOU feel if someone recorded a conversation you had no knowledge was being recorded and then you heard it very soon after on a Blog?
I'm hoping we DON'T go back to their situation. I simply want to know how YOU would feel if someone recorded you without your knowledge and then blasted that conversation on a Blog without your permission. Do you feel it is legal, or not?
Let's add that you work for a company as a Clerk and someone walked in, asked you a question and your conversation was being recorded without your knowledge. This should get interesting.
How would YOU feel if someone recorded a conversation you had no knowledge was being recorded and then you heard it very soon after on a Blog?
I'm hoping we DON'T go back to their situation. I simply want to know how YOU would feel if someone recorded you without your knowledge and then blasted that conversation on a Blog without your permission. Do you feel it is legal, or not?
Let's add that you work for a company as a Clerk and someone walked in, asked you a question and your conversation was being recorded without your knowledge. This should get interesting.
MARVIN LONG SHOULD NOT BE REAPPOINTED TO THE PAC 14 BOARD
Listed on the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Salisbury City Council is a resolution to appoint certain persons as the City’s designated members of the board of directors of PAC 14. One of them, Marvin Long is a former member of both the Wicomico County Council and PAC 14’s board who more recently supported Muir Boda in the recent City election – see his letter, below, that appeared in The Daily Times. Boda unsuccessfully challenged Debbie Campbell for the Council seat that she currently holds.
As a member of the PAC 14 board for some years, Mr. Long apparently was content that it do very little, and in recent years virtually nothing. When Ms. Campbell was appointed to the board and tried to have it perform its management oversight and other intended functions, Long did not support her initiative.
He seems to be an accomplice if not an actual instigator of the once clandestine attempt to seize control of PAC 14 from the City and County governments – some of the primary players in that scheme being Barrie Tilghman, Gary Comegys, Louise Smith, Shanie Shields, Michael Pretl and Phil Tilghman. Last fall, when the County Council refused to condone that conspiracy, Long resigned from the board. He has appeared before the Council in an effort to gain City recognition of their scheme.
It is clear both that Long supports the conspiracy to take over PAC 14 and also that this is why Louise Smith and Gary Comegys are trying to rush through his appointment before the new Mayor and Council are in charge. To put it plainly, Mr. Long is a ringer.
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[This letter by Mr. Long recently appeared in the Daily Times]
April 3, 2009
Salisbury shortly will be electing a mayor and two council members. One of the City Council members will represent District 2, where I reside. The incumbent representative, Debbie Campbell, is running for re-election. I cannot support her, though her parents live just around the corner from me and she grew up in my neighborhood. Although I personably like Campbell, I am disappointed in her actions while in office.
Although many regard her incessant demands for more information before making a decision a positive, my years in public service suggest this is a delaying technique used to avoid making a decision. After all, one is elected to be a decision-maker, which can sometimes be tough.
Her consistent negative votes bring to mind a City Council member when I was in high school. He voted no all the time, realizing the votes were there to pass the action anyway. However, his actions had the local newspapers referring to him as a public watchdog -- striking similarity here.
I interviewed Muir Boda and asked him pointed questions. I found him refreshingly candid. He said he hoped, if elected, to be a good steward of city funds and resources. He had followed city government closely and was aware of the issues. He emphasized the need to eliminate the divide on the council and work together to change the city's image.
I was impressed by his maturity and knowledge. I think he would be a fine council member.
Therefore, I am supporting Boda.
Marvin R. Long
As a member of the PAC 14 board for some years, Mr. Long apparently was content that it do very little, and in recent years virtually nothing. When Ms. Campbell was appointed to the board and tried to have it perform its management oversight and other intended functions, Long did not support her initiative.
He seems to be an accomplice if not an actual instigator of the once clandestine attempt to seize control of PAC 14 from the City and County governments – some of the primary players in that scheme being Barrie Tilghman, Gary Comegys, Louise Smith, Shanie Shields, Michael Pretl and Phil Tilghman. Last fall, when the County Council refused to condone that conspiracy, Long resigned from the board. He has appeared before the Council in an effort to gain City recognition of their scheme.
It is clear both that Long supports the conspiracy to take over PAC 14 and also that this is why Louise Smith and Gary Comegys are trying to rush through his appointment before the new Mayor and Council are in charge. To put it plainly, Mr. Long is a ringer.
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[This letter by Mr. Long recently appeared in the Daily Times]
April 3, 2009
Salisbury shortly will be electing a mayor and two council members. One of the City Council members will represent District 2, where I reside. The incumbent representative, Debbie Campbell, is running for re-election. I cannot support her, though her parents live just around the corner from me and she grew up in my neighborhood. Although I personably like Campbell, I am disappointed in her actions while in office.
Although many regard her incessant demands for more information before making a decision a positive, my years in public service suggest this is a delaying technique used to avoid making a decision. After all, one is elected to be a decision-maker, which can sometimes be tough.
Her consistent negative votes bring to mind a City Council member when I was in high school. He voted no all the time, realizing the votes were there to pass the action anyway. However, his actions had the local newspapers referring to him as a public watchdog -- striking similarity here.
I interviewed Muir Boda and asked him pointed questions. I found him refreshingly candid. He said he hoped, if elected, to be a good steward of city funds and resources. He had followed city government closely and was aware of the issues. He emphasized the need to eliminate the divide on the council and work together to change the city's image.
I was impressed by his maturity and knowledge. I think he would be a fine council member.
Therefore, I am supporting Boda.
Marvin R. Long
SINGLES MINGLE
SINGLES MINGLE
APRIL 17, 2009
at The Fountains
Age 35 & Up
7pm to 11pm
Please RSVP by April 16
ANOTHER IMPORTANT MESSAGE: When reserving to attend, please don't wait till the last minute to call....sometimes if there are no calls prior to the RSVP date, it is cancelled.....then people call the day of the event and are disappointed. The sponsors cannot wait till the last minute for the calls. Thank you
Speed Dating, DJ, Dancing,
Hors d’oeuvres, & Cash Bar
$20 RSVP by April 16 or $25 at the door
Contact Kim at 410-749-5445
APRIL 17, 2009
at The Fountains
Age 35 & Up
7pm to 11pm
Please RSVP by April 16
ANOTHER IMPORTANT MESSAGE: When reserving to attend, please don't wait till the last minute to call....sometimes if there are no calls prior to the RSVP date, it is cancelled.....then people call the day of the event and are disappointed. The sponsors cannot wait till the last minute for the calls. Thank you
Speed Dating, DJ, Dancing,
Hors d’oeuvres, & Cash Bar
$20 RSVP by April 16 or $25 at the door
Contact Kim at 410-749-5445
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On April 1, 2009 at approximately 1:09 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a vacant lot on W. Main St. for the report of an assault. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect strike another female in the facial area. The officers separated the parties and took the suspect into custody.
ARRESTED: Denise Nichole Stallings, 27 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900010757
On April 1, 2009 at approximately 3:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Rt. 50 and Davis St. for the report of a fight between juveniles. Upon arrival the officers found the below listed two (2) juveniles involved in the fight. The juveniles were separated and advised that the fight was the result of a disagreement at school.
ARRESTED #1: Juvenile, 12 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: Juvenile, 11 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (Both): Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: Both released to parents
CC # 200900010768
On April 1, 2009 at approximately 5:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department receive a call to respond to the Food Lion Store on Tilghman Road for the report of a shoplifter. While responding the officers were given the description of a vehicle used by the suspect to leave the area. The officers located the vehicle and stopped the vehicle making contact with the suspect. The suspect was positively identified and taken into custody. The officers were able to recover a portion of the stolen property inside of the vehicle.
ARRESTED: Ebonie Lache Fields, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900010782
On April 1, 2009 at approximately 9:16 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Priscilla Street and observed a vehicle being operated by the below listed suspect that had been reported stolen to the Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Office. The officers observed the suspect park and exit the vehicle, then enter a convenience store. The officers made contact with the suspect in the store and placed the suspect under arrest. The vehicle was recovered and the suspect was found to be driving without a license.
ARRESTED: Dominic Keith Chandler, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Theft (over $ 500)
Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle
Driving without a license
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900010806
EDITORS NOTE: We know these reports are old. However, it seems the Salisbury Police Department likes to come back later in the month and fill in dates they hadn't put out reports on. Usually this is done weeks later and we return to their Site and see 6 to 10 days a month worth of information they conveniently put up out of nowhere, especially after that month is done and we move into the next month. The delay is from the Salisbury Police Department and not Salisbury News.
Portion Of Glen Ave To Close For Poodle Show
Portion of Glen Avenue to be closed for Poodle Club of America Dog Show at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
(Salisbury, MD) Glen Avenue from the intersection of Civic Ave to St. Albans Lane will be closed from Monday, April 20, 2009 through Friday, April 24, 2009 to allow for pedestrian traffic across Glen Avenue.
This closing is on behalf of the Poodle Club of America during their Annual International Specialty Breed Dog Show to be held at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. The Poodle Club of America requests this closure to ensure safe passage to and from the old Salisbury Mall parking lot and the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center from Monday, April 20, 2009 through Friday, April 24, 2009.
We anticipate some minor adjustments to the driving patterns of our citizens who might normally use this area.
Bicyclist Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash
Update #2 DSP News Release: Monday, April 13, 2009- Bicyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash- “Saturday, April 04, 2009- Troopers Investigating Car vs. Bicycle Crash”
Glasgow- Mr. Mark D. Schaumann passed away yesterday at Christiana Hospital. This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
Update #1 DSP News Release: Sunday, April 05, 2009- Bicyclist Identified
“Saturday, April 04, 2009- Troopers Investigating Car vs. Bicycle Crash”
Glasgow- The bicyclist injured in Friday night’s crash is identified as Mark D. Schaumann, 50, of Elkton, Maryland. His last known condition was listed as critical at Christiana Hospital.
This crash remains under investigation and no charges have been filed.
DSP News Release: Saturday, April 04, 2009- Troopers Investigating Car vs. Bicycle Crash
Location of Incident: Route 40, just east of the Maryland line, Glasgow, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Friday, April 3, 2009
Resume: Troopers responded to Route 40, just east of the Maryland line, last evening for a report of a car vs. bicycle crash.
A 2008 Scion, operated by Marcelle A. Williams, 44, of Perryville, Maryland, was traveling Route 40 westbound in the right lane. A bicycle, operated by a 50-year-old Elkton, Maryland man was traveling westbound Route 40 on the shoulder.
The Scion drifted onto the shoulder and struck the bicyclist. This impact ejected the Elkton man from his bike and onto the ground. He was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where he was last listed in critical condition.
Authorities are still attempting to contact the family of the injured bicyclist. Once this is done, his name will be released.
This crash remains under investigation and charges have not been filed as of yet. Also, alcohol is not a factor.
Traffic was impacted for approximately two hours.
RED FRIDAY'S
Red Shirt
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for one man...
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine Sergeant traveling with a folded Flag, but did not put two and two together..
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the Sergeant , who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
"No, he responded."
"Heading out I asked?"
"No. I'm escorting a Soldier home."
"Going to pick him up?"
"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his Family."
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the Soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the Soldier's Family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do."
Upon landing in Chicago , the Pilot stopped short of the gate, and made the following announcement over the intercom:
"Ladies! and Gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen Comrade back home to his Family.. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his Fellow Soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.."
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the Sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public "Thank You" to our Military Men and Women for what you do, so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays: Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing RED every Friday... The reason? Americans who support our Troops used to be called the "Silent Majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, Country and Home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, like you, like Me, and all our Friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans supports our Troops.. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our Troops with Dignity and Respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the Troops all come home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded American who supports our Men and Women afar, will wear something RED.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of RED much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this Country will share this with Acquaintances, Coworkers, Friends, and Family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED; and it will let our Troops know the once "Silent Majority" is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the Media lets on.
The first thing a Soldier says when asked, "What can we do to make things better for You?" is: "We need your Support and your Prayers. "Let's get the word out and lead with Class and Dignity, by example, and wear something RED every Friday.
If the red shirt thing is new to you, read below how it went for one man...
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine Sergeant traveling with a folded Flag, but did not put two and two together..
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the Sergeant , who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.
"No, he responded."
"Heading out I asked?"
"No. I'm escorting a Soldier home."
"Going to pick him up?"
"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him home to his Family."
The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the Soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the Soldier's Family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.
I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do."
Upon landing in Chicago , the Pilot stopped short of the gate, and made the following announcement over the intercom:
"Ladies! and Gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen Comrade back home to his Family.. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his Fellow Soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.."
Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the Sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American.
So here's a public "Thank You" to our Military Men and Women for what you do, so we can live the way we do.
Red Fridays: Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing RED every Friday... The reason? Americans who support our Troops used to be called the "Silent Majority." We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, Country and Home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, like you, like Me, and all our Friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Americans supports our Troops.. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our Troops with Dignity and Respect starts this Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the Troops all come home, sending a deafening message that .. every red-blooded American who supports our Men and Women afar, will wear something RED.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of RED much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers. If every one of us who loves this Country will share this with Acquaintances, Coworkers, Friends, and Family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED; and it will let our Troops know the once "Silent Majority" is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the Media lets on.
The first thing a Soldier says when asked, "What can we do to make things better for You?" is: "We need your Support and your Prayers. "Let's get the word out and lead with Class and Dignity, by example, and wear something RED every Friday.
Can I Borrow $25.00
A man came home from work late, tired and irritated, to find his 5-year old son waiting for him at the door.
SON: ' Daddy, may I ask you a question? '
DAD: ' Yeah sure, what it is? ' replied the man.
SON: ' Daddy, how much do you make an hour? '
DAD: ' That ' s none of your business. Why do you ask such a thing? ' the man said angrily.
SON: ' I just want to know. Please tell me, how much do you make an hour? '
DAD: ' If you must know, I make $50 an hour. '
SON: ' Oh, ' the little boy replied, with his head down.
SON: ' Daddy, may I please borrow $25? '
The father was furious, ' If the only reason you asked that is so you can borrow some money to buy a silly toy or some other nonsense, then you march yourself straight to your room and go to bed. Think about why you are being so selfish. I don ' t work hard everyday for such childish frivolities. '
The little boy quietly went to his room and shut the door.
The man sat down and started to get even angrier about the little boy ' s questions. How dare he ask such questions only to get some money?
After about an hour or so, the man had calmed down , and started to think:
Maybe there was something he really needed to buy with that $25.00 and he really didn ' t ask for money very often The man went to the door of the little boy ' s room and opened the door.
' Are you asleep, son? ' He asked.
' No daddy, I ' m awake, ' replied the boy.
' I ' ve been thinking, maybe I was too hard on you earlier ' said the man. ' It ' s been a long day and I took out my aggravation on you. Here ' s the $25 you asked for. '
The little boy sat straight up, smiling. ' Oh, thank you daddy! ' he yelled. Then, reaching under his pillow he pulled out some crumpled up bills.
The man saw that the boy already had money, started to get angry again.
The little boy slowly counted out his money, and then looked up at his father.
' Why do you want more money if you already have some? ' the father grumbled.
' Because I didn ' t have enough, but now I do, ' the little boy replied.
' Daddy, I have $50 now.. Can I buy an hour of your time? Please come home early tomorrow. I would like to have dinner with you. '
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little son, and he begged for his forgiveness.
It ' s just a short reminder to all of you working so hard in life. We should not let time slip through our fingers without having spent some time with those who really matter to us, those close to our hearts. Do remember to share that $50 worth of your time with someone you love.
If we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of hours.. But the family & friends we leave behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
Further Information On The Standpipe
This photo is the shop of F.A. Grier Sr. which sat between where R.C. Holloways and Farmers and Planters stands today. He was a machinist and repaired steamboats and water craft engines. Mr Grier was the fire chief from late 1880's to 1900.
On April 10th we created the following article, SALISBURY’S “STANDPIPE” – JUST HOW “HISTORIC” IS IT REALLY? and now we have answers as to just how "OLD" the Standpipe is, thanks to Bryan Records. He left the following message andf assisted us in finding the proper information above in the photo provided above.
Bryan Records said...
During my research for the Fire Department Heritage Center I was able to track the standpipe to around 1899. On March 13, 1899 the Jackson's Mill burned and the city was alomost burned a third time. The mill ran down Mill St. from around Lemon Hill La. to the middle of where Rt. 50 sits today. The standpipe was erected using Sweedish steel and the contractor was F.A. Grier SR. and his brother Robert. The site was selected because of its elevation as the high point of the City. The plot of land was known as Firemans park where outdoor functions were held. I have a photograph of F.A. Grier's shop on the river in 1903 that clearly shows the standpipe in the background.
Oxford, PA Pair Arrested In Attempted Robbery Of Woman’s Purse
Hockessin – The Delaware State Police have arrested two persons from Oxford, PA for Attempted Robbery 2nd degree and Conspiracy 2nd degree after they attempted to take a 53 year old Newark woman’s purse from a shopping cart at the Acme located in Lantana Square.
Troopers responded there Saturday at 3:56 pm after 911 was called reporting the incident. The investigation revealed the victim had her purse in her shopping cart and was reaching in to a freezer to retrieve items. The victim then observed Melanie S. McCoury, 36 reach into the shopping cart and remove her purse while Arthur P. Hall III, 42 was acting as a look out.
The woman confronted McCoury and attempted to retrieve her purse from the robber when a brief struggle ensued. The victim was able to successfully retrieve her purse and both suspects fled without obtaining any property. During the altercation, the victim received a small cut on her finger which did not require medical treatment.
Investigating troopers reviewed surveillance video to obtain a description of the suspects and vehicle at which point they learned the pair fled in a tan Dodge Stratus. As troopers were searching the area they observed a vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle traveling on DE 41 in the area of Sanford School. A traffic stop was conducted at which point troopers immediately recognized the occupants as the two persons in the surveillance video.
Both subjects were taken into custody without incident and arrested for the aforementioned offenses. McCoury was committed to the Baylor’s Women Correctional Center in lieu of a $7000.00 cash only bail. Hall was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Center in lieu of the same bail.
Note – the video surveillance footage is not available.
Troopers responded there Saturday at 3:56 pm after 911 was called reporting the incident. The investigation revealed the victim had her purse in her shopping cart and was reaching in to a freezer to retrieve items. The victim then observed Melanie S. McCoury, 36 reach into the shopping cart and remove her purse while Arthur P. Hall III, 42 was acting as a look out.
The woman confronted McCoury and attempted to retrieve her purse from the robber when a brief struggle ensued. The victim was able to successfully retrieve her purse and both suspects fled without obtaining any property. During the altercation, the victim received a small cut on her finger which did not require medical treatment.
Investigating troopers reviewed surveillance video to obtain a description of the suspects and vehicle at which point they learned the pair fled in a tan Dodge Stratus. As troopers were searching the area they observed a vehicle matching the suspect’s vehicle traveling on DE 41 in the area of Sanford School. A traffic stop was conducted at which point troopers immediately recognized the occupants as the two persons in the surveillance video.
Both subjects were taken into custody without incident and arrested for the aforementioned offenses. McCoury was committed to the Baylor’s Women Correctional Center in lieu of a $7000.00 cash only bail. Hall was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Center in lieu of the same bail.
Note – the video surveillance footage is not available.
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Frankford Man Critically Injured In Motorcycle Crash
Frankford – The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is currently investigating a serious crash that has left a motorcyclist with life threatening injuries at Christiana Hospital.
Troopers responded to the car versus motorcycle crash today at 4:22 pm on Powell Farm Road just south of State Route 26 near Frankford. Investigators discovered a 1995 Ford Bronco, operated by Maranda R. Ingram, 32 of Ocean View, was traveling northbound on Powell Farm Rd entering a moderate curve in the roadway.
A 1996 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, operated by Aaron S. Hall, 44 of Frankford, was traveling southbound on the road entering the same curve. For an unknown reason the motorcycle crossed over the center line striking the Ford Bronco head on. As a result of the crash, Mr. Hall was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained life threatening injuries. He was flown by DSP helicopter to Christiana hospital. He was not wearing a helmet.
Ms. Ingram was taken to Atlantic General Hospital by ambulance where she was treated and released for minor injuries. Seatbelt use is unknown at this time. Alcohol was not a factor and because of the crash the roadway was closed for 3 hours. It has been reopened.
No charges have been filed and the crash remains under investigation.
Middletown Teen Dies In Fatal Crash
Smyrna - The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the fatal crash involving a 17 year old Middletown girl after she failed to stop on the command of police officer’s and rammed into a Smyrna Police Cruiser early this morning.
Sunday at approximately 1:10 am a uniformed trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2008 Ford F250 pick-up on US 13 in the area of Blackbird Forest Road for suspicion of DUI. The operator ignored the emergency lights and siren of the police cruiser and failed to stop for the trooper continuing southbound on US 13 in the limits of Smyrna.
The operator then made an abrupt attempt to turn west onto Smyrna-Leipsic Road when the Ford failed to negotiate the turn and crashed into a fence on the southwest side of the intersection. A Smyrna Police Officer, in a fully marked police cruiser with lights and siren activated, pulled behind the pick-up in an effort to apprehend the operator. The officer, along with a DSP trooper, exited their patrol vehicles when the operator of the Ford Pick Up accelerated the vehicle in reverse ramming the Smyrna police cruiser nearly striking the approaching officers.
The Ford Pick-Up then fled west on Sunnyside Road. As officers were attempting to catch up to the fleeing vehicle the Ford exited the north edge of the roadway and overturned several times. As a result of the crash, the operator, who was later identified as Natacha A. Mitchell, 17 of Middletown died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
Preliminary investigation revealed Ms. Mitchell was operating the vehicle with a revoked driver’s license. The crash remains under investigation.
Sunday at approximately 1:10 am a uniformed trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2008 Ford F250 pick-up on US 13 in the area of Blackbird Forest Road for suspicion of DUI. The operator ignored the emergency lights and siren of the police cruiser and failed to stop for the trooper continuing southbound on US 13 in the limits of Smyrna.
The operator then made an abrupt attempt to turn west onto Smyrna-Leipsic Road when the Ford failed to negotiate the turn and crashed into a fence on the southwest side of the intersection. A Smyrna Police Officer, in a fully marked police cruiser with lights and siren activated, pulled behind the pick-up in an effort to apprehend the operator. The officer, along with a DSP trooper, exited their patrol vehicles when the operator of the Ford Pick Up accelerated the vehicle in reverse ramming the Smyrna police cruiser nearly striking the approaching officers.
The Ford Pick-Up then fled west on Sunnyside Road. As officers were attempting to catch up to the fleeing vehicle the Ford exited the north edge of the roadway and overturned several times. As a result of the crash, the operator, who was later identified as Natacha A. Mitchell, 17 of Middletown died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. She was not wearing a seatbelt.
Preliminary investigation revealed Ms. Mitchell was operating the vehicle with a revoked driver’s license. The crash remains under investigation.
How To Give A Cat & Dog A Pill
How to give a cat a pill:
1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains.. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer.. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12. Call fire department to retrieve the darn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to a void cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13. Tie the little creep's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
How To Give A Dog A Pill:
1. Wrap it in cheese.
2. Toss it in the air.
1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow.
2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process.
3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away.
4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm, holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.
5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.
6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.
7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains.. Carefully sweep shattered figurines and vases from hearth and set to one side for gluing later.
8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with head just visible from below armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw.
9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink 1 beer to take taste away. Apply Band-Aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap.
10. Retrieve cat from neighbor's shed. Get another pill. Open another beer.. Place cat in cupboard, and close door onto neck, to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band.
11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put cupboard door back on hinges. Drink beer. Fetch bottle of scotch. Pour shot, drink. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Apply whiskey compress to cheek to disinfect. Toss back another shot. Throw Tee shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom.
12. Call fire department to retrieve the darn cat from across the road. Apologize to neighbor who crashed into fence while swerving to a void cat. Take last pill from foil wrap.
13. Tie the little creep's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table, find heavy-duty pruning gloves from shed. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Be rough about it. Hold head vertically and pour 2 pints of water down throat to wash pill down.
14. Consume remainder of scotch. Get spouse to drive you to the emergency room, sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Call furniture shop on way home to order new table.
15. Arrange for SPCA to collect mutant cat from hell and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters.
How To Give A Dog A Pill:
1. Wrap it in cheese.
2. Toss it in the air.