WHAT A DAY!

It's now 9:00 PM and we have well surpassed yet another record day. Here's the cool part too. We're well above 350 comments in one day as well and the day isn't over yet by a long shot.

Thanks for visiting everyone. You've certainly kept us busy all day and that's the way we like it. Your opinions are important too. It's an amazing thing that ever since Barrie Tilghman is no longer in Office, the hits are up as well as people feeling more free to leave comments without the fear of retaliation.

Lost Dog

He was last seen Friday afternoon (5/1/2009). He got out of our back yard and we live on Cannon Drive just off Zion Road over by the mall. He is a tan pit bull with a black collar, just about 1 year old. Please Call 410-725-1525 evenings or (302) 398-8517 daytime.

Warren Buffett On Newspapers

Mr. Buffett on Newspapers

Mr. Buffett has long held himself out as a newspaper man. As a child, one of his first jobs was delivering newspapers. An Omaha newspaper Berkshire owned, Sun Newspapers, won a Pulitzer Prize in 1973 based in part on a tip Mr. Buffett provided. One of Berkshire's biggest investments in the 1970s was the Buffalo News, which it still owns.
But his view on the future of the newspaper industry is dismal. "For most newspapers in the United States, we would not buy them at any price," he said. "They have the possibility of going to just unending losses."

As long as newspapers were essential to readers, they were essential to advertisers, he said. But news is now available in many other venues, he said.

Berkshire has a substantial investment in Washington Post Co. He said the company has a solid cable business, a good reason to hold on to it, but its newspaper business is in trouble.

Mr. Munger called newspapers' woes "a national tragedy....These monopoly daily newspapers have been an important sinew to our civilization, they kept government more honest than they would otherwise be."

A Washington Post Co. representative couldn't be reached for comment.

WHAT DOES THIS COMMISSION REALLY DO?

This is on the agenda for the meeting of the Wicomico County Council tomorrow morning (May 5):

4. Resolution 46-2009-Appointment of Karl Binns-Compensation & Allowance Commission
5. Resolution 47-2009-Appointment of Richard Culver-Compensation & Allowance Commission
6. Resolution 48-2009-Appointment of Memo Diriker-Compensation & Allowance Commission
7. Resolution 49-2009-Appointment of Kim Dumpson-Compensation & Allowance Commission
8. Resolution 50-2009-Appointment of David Ennis-Compensation & Allowance Commission
9. Resolution 51-2009-Appointment of Dee Henry-Compensation & Allowance Commission
10.Resolution 52-2009-Appointment of A. Kaye Kenney-Compensation & Allowance Commission
11.Resolution 53-2009-Appointment of Kathleen McLain-Compensation & Allowance Commission
12.Resolution 54-2009-Appointment of Donna Richardson-Compensation & Allowance Commission
13.Resolution 55-2009-Appointment of Charles Smith-Compensation & Allowance Commission
14.Resolution 56-2009-Appointment of Henry Tilman-Compensation & Allowance Commission

MARYLAND LAW ENFORCEMENT LAUNCHES ANNUAL CHIEFS’ CHALLENGE CAMPAIGN

Law Enforcement Officials Seek Community Participation in Lifesaving Initiative

Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack will join more than one hundred law enforcement agencies across the state in an effort to educate the public on the lifesaving and injury-reducing benefits of safety belt/child seat use. Additional attention will focus on the reduction of aggressive driving and driving while impaired. This campaign will take place from May through December 2009.

The Maryland Chiefs of Police, Sheriffs, Campus Safety Directors, and Maryland State Police Barrack Commanders challenge their law enforcement personnel to design community-outreach programs and events, to recruit community partners, and to conduct enhanced educational and enforcement initiatives. In Wicomico County, state and local law enforcement officials assisted Pepsi Cola with their Safety Day Event on Monday May 4, 2009 at the Pepsi plant on Goodard Rd in Salisbury, Wicomico Co., MD. This event was hosted by the Pepsi Cola Company to help keep both their drivers, administrative staff and families aware of safety in all aspects of their job functions. The Maryland State Police was present with their Seatbelt Convincer, a machine that is designed to show you what a crash would feel like at 10-15 mph. The State Fire Marshall’s Office was present with the bomb recovery remote control robot, along with Deputies from the Wicomico Sheriff Office, Wicomico Co. Haz-mat Response Team and DP&L Accident Response Team. This educational program coordinated by Pepsi Cola was created to raise awareness not just for safe driving habits but all aspects of their employees’ job functions.

Join us, as we increase awareness of safety belt/child seat use and decrease aggressive and impaired driving in Maryland.

MORE BREAKING NEWS

A man was just shot at 648 W. Main Street, just around the corner from Brew River. He was shot in the leg. More to come......

BREAKING NEWS! SATURN OF SALISBURY CLOSING THEIR DOORS

Thank you for choosing Saturn of Salisbury for your automotive needs. To say the least, it has been an interesting few months as we all adjust to these changing times. In order to adapt to the changing times and to make our operations as efficient as possible, we are taking some steps that will affect your relationship with the Winner Automotive Group.

In light of the current US economic climate, we have chosen to incorporate our Saturn operations into our automotive complex in Dover. The Winner Dover Autocenter has been providing outstanding customer service in Dover and its surrounding area for over 25 years.

For the past 9 years Winner Automotive Group has operated Saturn of Salisbury as a satellite operation to Saturn of Newark. In order to provide a superior customer experience, we have made the decision to strengthen our Newark and Dover operations by combining our resources.

You may continue to have your Saturn serviced by a trained Saturn technician at our Dover location, Winner Ford Hyundai Mitsubishi, located at 591 South Dupont Hwy and available by calling (302) 734-0445. They are also equip to handle used vehicle sales and have a state-of-the-art body shop.

If you so choose, your local Chevrolet dealer can also service your Saturn -- Courtesy Chevrolet in Salisbury at (410) 749-7100, I.G. Burton in Seaford at (302) 629-5514 or First State Chevrolet in Georgetown at (302) 856-2521.

What does this mean to me?

Although we are no longer selling Saturn vehicles in Salisbury we can still service your vehicle at our Dover location, Winner Ford Hyundai Mitsubishi, located at 591 South Dupont Hwy. You can reach them by calling (302) 734-0445 or by visiting them online at http://www.winnerforddover.com/, http://www.winnerhyundai.com/, or http://www.winnermitsubishi.com/.

How do I make a service appointment?

Just call our scheduling coordinator at Winner Ford Hyundai Mitsubishi at (302) 734-0445.

I have coupons for service, are they still good?

Yes. All coupons received for service at Saturn of Salisbury will be honored at Winner Ford Hyundai Mitsubishi as well as Saturn of Newark or Saturn of West Chester.

Is my warranty still good?

Yes. Nothing has changed except the location. Your warranty is still intact and all warranty work can be done at Winner Ford Hyundai Mitsubishi, Saturn of Newark or Saturn of West Chester.

Can I still contact my Sales Consultant?

In consideration of commute times, some Sales Consultants have chosen not to stay. We have reassigned their customer relationships to our most senior Sales Consultants at Saturn of Newark and Saturn of West Chester. In the next few weeks you will be receiving a personal communication from that Sales Consultant. In the meantime, any of our current managers can help you.

Is Saturn going out of business?

General Motors has announced that they will produce Saturn vehicles through the 2009 model year. They are currently sourcing production alternatives to keep the brand alive past that time. We are committed to Saturn and reinvesting in our remaining locations. We are confident of the long term success of Saturn and in all that it stands for as a brand.

What if I want to purchase a new Saturn?

If you wish to purchase a new Saturn, please call our Saturn call center at 877-391-1118 so our Saturn specialists can discuss with you all the options available and pricing that fits your budget. If you choose, you can take delivery of your new Saturn at our Dover location.

Thank you, in advance, for your understanding as we make this change in an effort to position ourselves to provide you the most outstanding sales and service experience possible.

Sincerely,

Michael Hynansky
President
Winner Automotive Group

The Daily Times Fails To Properly Educate The Public Again

As usual, the Daily Times has done its poor job of covering this matter, (Post below). Today's article has nothing about the concern regarding John Cannon's situation and does not mention the data that was presented to the County Council last week that only 263 lots have been created in cluster subdivisions since the zoning code was changed to permit them in 1998 -- that's an 11 year period. And of course there's no mention that at least half of each subdivision consists of permanently preserved open space available for agricultural use. But these quotations appear: “We’re going to have to see how this all plays out,” Council President John Cannon said." "What Rick is waiting for is what comes to his desk,” said Pollitt’s spokesman Jim Fineran.

Now that's real leadership by out elected officials. NOT!

IS JOHN CANNON CONFLICTED ON THE CLUSTER DOWNZONING?

Many Wicomico County residents know that Mr. Cannon’s family has rental properties in Salisbury. Some may know that they also have undeveloped land, much of which has development potential. Land formerly owned by his parents is now part of the big-box shopping mecca on Route 13, north. Much of their real estate has been transferred into various entities known as limited liability companies (“LLC’s”) for business and possibly tax reasons. Thus, many of the properties are no longer listed on the tax rolls in their individual names.

Not many folks know about the land on Gordy Mill Road, which runs from Delmar toward Rum Ridge Road, where it ends. Two parcels totaling about 225 acres located on opposite sides of Gordy Mill Road were deeded by Mr. Cannon’s father in 2005 to “REPC LLC,” a limited liability company that lists its address in the Land Records and tax rolls as 106 W. Circle Avenue (the “Cannon Building”) in Salisbury. The deed by Robert E. P. Cannon recites that “this Deed transferring title to the hereinbelow described real property is in exchange for his interest as owner of the Limited Liability Company.” The property conveyed by that deed is described in a table designated Exhibit A, which lists numerous parcels by street address, including 30875 and 30950 Gordy Mill Road. Those specific properties are designated as Parcels 98 and 80, respectively, on County Tax Map 21.

Now, at this point you may wonder why this is significant, so consider that the land on Gordy Mill Road is zoned in the County’s “Town Transition” district on the northwest side of Rum Ridge Road, which is an intermediate category for land located between municipal boundaries of Delmar and the more outlying agricultural (“A-1”) zoning district located on the opposite (southeast) side of Rum Ridge Road. The Town Transition zoning district allows for residential development with half-acre lots or, with community water and sewer service, 8,000 square foot lots (4-5 lots per acre, with streets).

It’s uncertain how much of that land can be developed, but the USDA soil maps indicate that only a small part of it along streams at the parcels’ periphery definitely cannot be developed. The total acreage capable of development could be sufficient to support the cost of on-site water and sewer “community systems” to get that density bonus of 3+ units per acre. The property appears to have significant development potential and related value for that purpose. Then there’s the potential of annexation into the Town of Delmar and even higher density development.

Whatever the current value, it will surely be increased if the nearby land in the A-1 agricultural zoning district is downzoned to no longer allow “cluster subdivisions” or significantly limit such development. One of the main goals of the downzoning is to direct future residential development from the agricultural A-1 district to toward the towns and areas such as those on Gordy Mill Road.

It is incredible that John Cannon may not actually violate the County’s ethics code by voting to either curtail or completely eliminate cluster development in the A-1 district. That code prohibits acts by County officials that “to their knowledge, would have a direct financial impact on them, their spouses or dependent children or a business entity with which they are affiliated, as distinguished from financial impact on the public generally.” But, the County’s weak ethical standard does not make an official’s action acceptable in the court of public opinion.

And that’s where Mr. Cannon would be tried if he decides to continue his political career beyond the end of his current term on the County Council. Even if the Mr. Cannon’s family members or their LLC’s own land in the agricultural district that will be reduced in value for development by the downzoning, if he votes to adopt it his action and the facts mentioned above won’t be forgotten.

But don’t wait until then the next election – let all the County Council members know what you think, now. Contact the Council Office: Phone: 410-548-4696; Fax: 410-548-7872; e-mail: mcreamer@wicomicocounty.org

Ask that you message be provided to each member as soon as possible.

UPDATE: This really looks like a "done deal" -- here's the listing on the agenda for the Council meeting tomorrow:

10:40 a.m.

Edgar A. Baker, Jr., County Attorney:
Adoption: Legislative Bill 2009-5-Agricultural Standards

Fruitland Police Department Press Releases

Incident: Sexual Offenses
Location: 110 Parsonage Street, Fruitland, Maryland
Date and Time: 27 April, 2009

Accused:

Russell Glen Burnett aka “Rusty”
2/m, dob: 10/26/1965
110 Parsonage, Street
Fruitland, Md.

Charges:

Child Porn Permit Sex Subj 11-207(a)(1)
Sex Offense Fourth Degree 3-308
Sex Display Perm on Prem 11-105(b)
Contribute to Cond of Child 3-8A-30
Sex Offense Third Degree 3-307
Assault Second Degree 3-203
Sexual Solicitation of a Minor 3-324
Contribute to Cond of Child 3-8A-30

Disposition: Held on $750,000.00 bond

Narrative: On 27 April at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Fruitland Police Department was notified by the mother of an 11 year old child, that her daughter had been solicited by a man known to the child as “Rusty. “Rusty” had wanted to take some pictures of the child with his cell phone. Subsequent investigation revealed that “Rusty” was in fact Russell Glen Burnett. Inquiry revealed that Burnett had solicited several under aged children in the area, offering them money to take pictures of them in various states of undress over a period of time.
The investigation further revealed that Burnett possessed several computers and put the images he obtained on them.

A search warrant was obtained for the seizure of the computers and all other image storage devises found on the premises. The warrant was served at 110 Parsonage Street, Fruitland, Md. where three computers along with a large number of media storage devises were seized. The accused was in the process of dismantling a computer at the time the search warrant was executed. During the execution of the search warrant, Russell Glenn Burnett fled the scene.

An arrest warrant was obtained for the accused and he was apprehended on April 29, 2009 in Montgomery County, Maryland at the residence of a relative.

The investigation is being continued by the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center. Parents or anyone else having knowledge of child contact or suspects child contact with the accused Russell Glenn Burnett, aka,, “Rusty”, is urged to contact investigators at The Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center. Regular business hours: 410-713-3900. After regular business hours: 410-548-4890.


Incident: Domestic Assault
Location: 117 Walden Drive, Fruitland, Md.
Date & Time: May 1, 2009 at approximately 1:45 p.m.

Accused: Heidi Megan Maynard 2/F, dob: 05/26/1976 117 Walden Drive Fruitland, Md.

Charges: Assault second degree 3-203

Disposition: Remanded to custody of Wicomico County Central Booking

Narrative: On April 1, 2009 the victim in this matter appeared at the Fruitland Police Department with visible evidence of having been assaulted. A subsequent investigation into the assault revealed that the accused, Heidi Megan Maynard was the aggressor in the matter. She was consequently arrested and charged with Assault in the second degree.



Incident: Theft under $500
Location: 206-3 N. Fruitland Blvd. Fruitland, Md.
Date & Time: April 3, 2009 at approximately 2:20 p.m.

Accused: Alfreda Beulah Corbin, 1/F, dob: 07/13/1962 6252 George Riggin Road Westover, Md.

Charges:

Theft under $500 7-104
MDOP 6-301
Littering 10-110

Disposition: Remanded to the custody of Wicomico County Central Booking

Narrative: On the above date and time, Fruitland officers were dispatched to the Fruitland Dollar General store in response to a shoplifter who had just left the premises. The officers were provided a description of the suspect and the vehicle in which she had left the area in. Within seconds of receiving the description of the vehicle, a Fruitland officer observed the suspect vehicle traveling south bound on S. Camden Ave. The vehicle turned onto Allen Road
And as he approached the vehicle, observed several items being tossed out of the passenger side window. The officer stopped the vehicle and observed that the passenger in the front of the vehicle matched the description of the suspect provided by dispatch. The passenger was identified as the accused Alfreda Beula Corbin by her Maryland identification card. An employee of the Dollar General store was transported to the vehicle stop location and identified the vehicle as the vehicle the suspect left in and identified the suspect as the person observed taking property from the store without paying for it. The stolen property was recovered from within the vehicle and from the roadside where several items had been discarded. Total value being $130.25. The accused was subsequently charged with the above and transported to WCDC.


Incident: Theft under $100
Location: 409 N Fruitland Blvd. Fruitland, Md.
Date & Time: April 3, 2009 at approximately 8:14 p.m.

Accused: Juveniles

Charges: Juvenile referrals for theft 7-104(3)

Disposition: Released to parents

Narrative: On the above date and time, Fruitland officers responded to the Fruitland WalMart in reference to Loss prevention personal detaining three juveniles whom they caught attempting to removed BB pistols and BB ammunition from the store. The juveniles were observed by loss prevention personal removing two air powered BB pistols, which closely resembles a Glock automatic pistol, and a package of BBs from the shelf in the Sporting Goods section of the store. They were observed walking to the bicycle area where they cut open the packaging of the pistols with a pair of scissors they had taken from the Stationary section of the store. They then discarded the empty packaging among boxes of pool chemicals. They hid the guns in the waistband of their pants and left the store without paying for the items, where upon they were detained by the loss prevention personal. The three juveniles were taken to the Fruitland Police Department where they were processed as juveniles in accordance with the law and released into the custody of their parents, also in accordance with the law.

Mardela Bands Earn High Marks In Shenandoah Event

Mardela High School Symphonic Band and Warrior Marching Band Earn Outstanding Marks in Shenandoah Event

The Mardela High School Symphonic Band and Warrior Marching Band traveled to Winchester, Va., for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival May 1 and 2 and got their best marks in a decade.

On May 1, the Symphonic Band received 2nd place in its class at the Concert Band Competition held at Shenandoah University. In this activity, the band performed a mini concert of three selections that were judged and ranked by three critics. Currently, the Symphonic Band has 27 wind players and 10 percussionists.

On the same day, the Warrior Marching Band received 1st place in its class at the Fireman’s Parade. The Marching Warriors is a grade 6-12 ensemble currently featuring high school winds (28), percussion (13), middle school poms (10) and majorettes (3), and combined middle and high school flags (15), honorguard and banner. Band members performed “Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree (With Anyone Else But Me)” to honor the Apple Blossom Festival. Many roadside audience members were seen singing along with the band.

On May 2, the Warrior Marching Band received 1st place in its class at the Grand Feature Parade. This the best showing of the Mardela Bands in Band Director Cory Boltz’s 10-year tenure at Mardela Middle and High School. Each year, members of the Warrior Marching Band are sought out by festival officials and regular audience members who tell them that they look forward to their regular appearance. This year, the band met the Mayor and Mayoress of Winchester, England, who were impressed by the band and band members' respectful deportment.

Mardela Band staff, in addition to Boltz, includes Bridget Prettyman of Hebron, Bandfront Instructor; Vickie Catlin, Crystal White and Michelle Wright of Hebron, Poms and Majorettes Instructors; and Marilyn Schneider of Sharptown, Percussion Instructor.

The school and its band staff were especially pleased and grateful that the estimated $250 cost per student to make the Apple Blossom Festival trip was entirely covered through the Mardela Band-Aides Inc.'s Saturday Night Bingo and BingoMania. The Band-Aides covered the cost of transportation, hotel accommodations and evening meals for both band students and chaperones.

The Voca People

DUI Indicators

Today's post about a person arrested under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) brings up an interesting point. What do officers look for that might lead them to believe that a driver is operating impaired?

Here's a list:

-Turning with a wide radius

-Straddling center or lane marker

-Appearing to be drunk

-Almost striking an object or vehicle

-Weaving

-Driving on other than designated roadway

-Swerving

-Slow speed (more than 10 mph below limit)

-Drifting

-Following too closely

-Tires on center or lane markers

-Braking erratically

-Driving into opposing or crossing traffic

-Signaling inconsistent with driving actions (or failing to signal)

-Stopping/braking inappropriately

-Turning abruptly or illegally

-Accelerating or decelerating rapidly

-Headlights off at night or when otherwise required

And then there are the post-stop cues that police read:

-Difficulty/fumbling with motor vehicle controls

-Moving about the vehicle as if to conceal items

-Difficulty exiting the vehicle

-Fumbling with driver's license or registration

-Repeating questions or comments

-Swaying or unsteady on feet

-Leaning on the vehicle or other object

-Slurred speech

-Slow to respond to officer or officer must repeat himself

-Providing incorrect information or changing answers

-Odor of alcohol

-Disheveled appearance

-Glassy or bloodshot eyes

-Presence of open alcohol containers in the vehicle or on person

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On May 2 2009 at approximately 12:05 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were called to respond to the Shell Quick Mart store on Snow Hill Road for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with the clerk who advised that just prior to the contact, the store had been entered by two (2) suspects. The suspects produced a handgun and ordered the clerk back to the cash register. The clerk was directed to give the suspects the U.S. Currency from the cash register and from the lottery register. The two (2) suspects then fled from the store and area on foot. There were no injuries. The suspects are described as:

1. Black male, 5’10”, 150 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black mask, and black pants.

2. Black male, 5’10”, 150 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black mask, and black pants.

This investigation is continuing, and if anyone has any information concerning this robbery, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or Crime solvers at 410-548-1776.
CC # 200900014767

On May 1, 2009 at approximately 9:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department Community Action Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on the eight hundred (800) block of E. Church St. for drug related evidence. During the execution of the search warrant, quantities of suspected crack/cocaine and suspected marijuana were located. Also located during the search was a handgun that was confirmed stolen, and drug related paraphernalia.

ARRESTED #1: Tremayne Antonio Waters, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

ARRESTED #2: Ophelia (nmn) Waters, 43 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

ARRESTED #3: Keri Chevelle Crump, 20 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
Possession of narcotic with intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (2 counts)
Handgun in the commission of a felony
Possession of firearm by convicted felon
Drug trafficking with handgun
Possession of a regulated firearm
Possession of a stolen firearm

DISPOSITION: All suspects released to Central Booking CC # 200900012064

On May 2, 2009 at approximately 11:08 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below two (2) suspects for the armed robbery of Buster’s Beer, Wine, and Liquor store on Nanticoke Road on April 29, 2009.

ARRESTED #1: Marquis Lamar Leonard, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

ARRESTED # 2: Printist Lamar Bratten, 22 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Armed Robbery
Robbery
First degree assault
Second degree Assault
Reckless endangerment
Use of a handgun in a felony crime
Possession of a dangerous and sadly weapon
Theft (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200900014440

On May 2, 2009 at approximately 7:05 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Universal Gas Station on Ocean Gateway for the report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, the officers found that the below listed suspect had made contact with a store clerk and requested that the clerk assist the suspect with a staged robbery of the store. In return for her assistance, the suspect was going to give the clerk a percentage of the stolen currency. As the officers approached the suspect, the suspect attempted to discard a knife which was recovered by the officers. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest revealed a glass smoking device containing suspected cocaine residue.

ARRESED: Anthony Carlos Jones, 36 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Solicitation to commit robbery (2 counts)
Solicitation to commit theft
Attempted robbery (2 counts)
Attempted theft (under $ 100) (2 counts)
Attempted theft (over $ 500)
Possession of a deadly weapon
Possession of crack/cocaine
Possession of cds/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900014853

On May 3, 2009 at approximately 12:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect # 1 for a domestic assault that occurred on April 12, 2009. On that date, officers responded to a call for a domestic assault and found that suspect #1 had struck the female victim with a piece of wood. When the officers responded to the suspect’s room at the Economy Inn to serve the arrest warrant, suspect # 2 advised the officers that suspect # 1 was not in their hotel room. A further seach revealed that the suspect was in fact hidden in their hotel room.

ARRESTED #1: Gary Alexander Nutter, 43 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

First degree assault
Possession of a deadly weapon
Disorderly conduct

ARRESTED #2: Juwan Elizabeth Walston, 33 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:

Obstructing and hindering an investigation
False Statement to a police officer


DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900012251, 200900014895

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WHAT'S THIS ALL ABOUT?

The following is on the agenda for tomorrow's meeting of the Wicomico County Council:

12:30 p.m. Closed Work Session:

Room Tax Litigation

Legal Counsel to discuss litigation

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Do YOU Know Italian?

Translated: "If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."

Buca di Beppo Restrauant in Germantown, MD.

The Boulevard Theater Part I

The Boulevard Theater Part II

The Boulevard Theater Part III

As I had stated on Sunday, Salisbury News has the Exclusive Photos of the old Theater coming down. While the Construction Company made every attempt to pull the face of the Main Street side of the building inwards towards the inside of the building, the structure was simply too weak. Once they started taking down the cinder block, the outer shell started leaning forward and I just knew the building would fall forward into the street, I was right.

It's a shame the rest of the Media chose not to participate because this would have made for some great video. I have photos of the back side of the building being torn down and I'll post some of those later. There's some cool shots of the old balcony seats still in place on the upper level before they tore it down.

Nevertheless, I hope you've enjoyed these pictures. It's just a shame that Arts Group refused to reinvest in this property and keep it maintained. Like I said, they won't see a penny out of me no matter how many times they change their name.

How The Internet Can Hurt The Innocent, Until Proven Guilty?

Last week I received a telephone call from a concerned Parent who had read on the Internet some disturbing information.

He had done a Google Search on his 20 year old Daughter who is attending College at Salisbury University. She was recently pulled over by the Sheriff's Department for not having her headlights on and by the time it was all said and done she had been arrested for a DUI.

OK, so the first thing that ran through my head was, she's been arrested, we received a "Press Release" from the Sheriff's Department, all is fair and good, right?

Well, not necessarily. The Sheriff's Department did everything right but let's look into this a little deeper because while I had defended the Sheriff's Department, I had been listening to the Father expressing how his Daughter had been violated and by the time we were done talking, he was right. At least I felt that way anyway.

You see, once this information gets onto the Internet, it never goes away. In America, we're innocent until proven guilty. However, with the presence of Blogs and On Line Newspapers, DUI information gets out there through Press Releases like the one we provided and that's it.

Once this young lady goes out looking for a job and they do a Google Search on her, guess what, they're going to read about that DUI. Now let's say she 's found innocent, like many have in the past. There's an instant tattoo on her personal record, one in which can't be taken away.

So my reasoning for this Post is to ask all of you what YOU think about such Press Releases BEFORE people are found guilty. I know there are many other examples we could use but I'm going to ask that we stick to this one subject at hand as an example so as we don't have comments go off in the wrong direction about other previous Posts. Let's stick to this example.

Do you believe Law Enforcement Agencies should produce Press Releases before trial? As you and I both know, in many of the local cases people are found innocent while many people commenting here regularly express their disbelief in so many cases falling apart. In the mean time, the people involved with charges against them are exposed on the Internet and that information just doesn't go away.

Perhaps Press Releases should only come out after the case has been tried? What's your thoughts on this. Keep in mind, I do realize that the Case Search Files are also considered Public Information. I just wonder if that too is right.

SHOULD SALISBURY HELP THE VILLAGE OF HOPE?

It is surprising and seems disappointing that the City administration does not favor any reduction of an unusually high water and sewer bill issued to the Village of Hope (formerly, the Joseph House Village), which offers shelter and medical attention to the homeless and uninsured. That organization received an unusually high water bill – over 2.5 times higher than normal – after which it was determined that at least some of the difference was due to a leaking faucet and toilet that have been repaired.

The Village of Hope has paid the bill and requested that the City waive some of the amount billed. But the Finance Director has responded as follows: “I am not recommending that a refund be granted,” on the basis of the City’s policy.

The request has been bucked to the City Council, which will consider it at today’s work session. Apparently, Mayor Ireton has accepted Ms. Oland’s position as that of the administration. If you agree that under the circumstances it would be fair and reasonable to waive some of the amount billed, please contact the Council at: ALLCityCouncilMembers@ci.salisbury.md.us

And also the mayor at: mayor@ci.salisbury.md.us

PS – Kudos to T. J. Maloney for his service to this organization.

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From conception to production: 3 years and

the company is headquartered in Hamburg , Germany .

Will be selling for 4000 yuan, equivalent to US$600.

Gas tank capacity = 1.7 gallons

Speed = 62 - 74.6 Miles/hour

Fuel efficiency = 258 miles/gallon

Travel distance with a full tank = 404 miles