Tickets will be waiting at the door at Seacrets for the winners of our 5 trivia games. Please have ID when claiming your tickets. Congratulations to all that have won. Thank you, to all that participated.
Winners List
Game #1 Kendall Richards
Game #2 Kimmie Marshall
Game #3 Robert Wilkinson
Game #4 Carolyn Littleton
Game #5 Dave Etheridge
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Stabbing At Salisbury Ramada
Just before 6:00 PM there was a stabbing at the Salisbury Ramada. No other details are available yet and I have things to do so we'll just have to wait to find out more.
Lungs For Chuck Trivia - Game #5
Here's your last chance to win tickets for Seacrets and Chuck Campbell’s Fundraiser. The pair of tickets are worth $60.00. the answer can be found by visiting http://HOPEentertainment.org.
Salisbury News will be giving away a total of 10 tickets over the next few days, so stay tuned. Remember, you must give your full name on your comment and you can only win once. Thanks for participating and helping out Chuck.
Question #5: Of what branch of the U.S. military is Chuck a veteran?
UPDATE: THE WINNER OF GAME #5 IS DAVE ETHERIDGE Congratulations Dave.
Captain's Investments Files Chapter 11
One of the bigger Slumlords in Salisbury has filed Chapter 11. Looks like what we said a few weeks ago about Landlords filing and possibly buying back their own properties at tax sales or auction has started.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
Wilson Junior Dormer, 50yoa of Salisbury, MD was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault, Wear and Carry a Handgun, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Possession of Marihuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
On June 11, 2009 officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to the area of Baptist St and E Market St in reference to an assault. Officers met with a victim and witness. It was determined that an altercation occurred between Dormer and the victim resulting in injuries to the victim. The victim was later transported to PRMC/ER for treatment. A description of the suspect was obtained and broadcast to other responding officers. The suspect was located on Mill St near U.S. Rt 50 along with a second subject, identified as Roderick Raphael Gordon, 33yoa of Salisbury, MD.
Both subjects were stopped and advised of the incident that was being investigated. Wanted checks were conducted on both subjects. Gordon was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant from Somerset County, MD for Failure to Appear and Dorman was wanted in Minnesota for an unspecified crime. The witness was transported to the scene where the witness made a positive identification of Dormer being involved in the assault of the victim. Search of Dorman incident to his arrest found a loaded .357 magnum caliber handgun in his backpack as well as a quantity of ammunition. A quantity of suspected marihuana and a smoking device were also located on Dormer.
Dormer and Gordon were both released to the custody of Central Booking. 200900020382 & 200900020387
Juvenile, 15yoa, of Salisbury, MD was arrested for Robbery, 2nd degree Assault, and Theft less than $500. On June 10, 2009 Officer responded to the 900 block of Johnson St for a reported juvenile assault. It was learned through the investigation that the Juvenile became involved in an assault with the victim.
During the assault, the Juvenile took the victim’s cellular telephone and fled the area. The Juvenile was located a short time later and taken into custody. Juvenile Services was contacted and advised of the charges against the Juvenile. After a review of the charges, the Juvenile was released to the custody of a guardian.
200900020242
Traffic Alert-- Long Neck Area
Long Neck are Sussex County
Delaware State Police are asking motorist to avoid the area of Long Neck Road and School Lane. Troopers are investigating a crash involing a car and a moped with serious injuries. The crash ocurred approximately 30 minutes ago. One operator has been removed from the scene.
220 Comments So Far Today
While we've published 220 comments so far today, trust me, we've deleted just as many already, if not more.
Not that this wasn't expected with the Posts we put up today. It's just kept us very busy and we like that.
Don't be shy but don't be a racist either and stay on topic. Have you visited the new Crime Solvers Site yet? There's a link at the top right hand corner of Salisbury News. Click on it and check it out.
UPDATE: It's 7:00 PM and we're now up to 312 comments.
Not that this wasn't expected with the Posts we put up today. It's just kept us very busy and we like that.
Don't be shy but don't be a racist either and stay on topic. Have you visited the new Crime Solvers Site yet? There's a link at the top right hand corner of Salisbury News. Click on it and check it out.
UPDATE: It's 7:00 PM and we're now up to 312 comments.
THANK YOU Drug Distributors, Dealers & Users
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Office recently received in a fleet of brand new Chargers, (Black & Whites) ALL paid for by Drug Distributors, Dealers and Users.
So we thank those fools for relieving the taxpayers pockets this year once again and the Sheriff's Office wanted to make damn sure ALL of you knew how they were paid for by advertising it right on the rear end of each vehicle.
Great Work Again Sheriff Lewis!
Today's Meeting With Louise Smith
I enjoyed a very pleasant meeting with Louise Smith and Brenda Colegrove today. It was cordial and productive.
Louise agreed that she shouldn't have called me out by name in the Monday night Meeting but IMHO that was no big deal.
We have agreed to continue allowing everyone to use flash photography as long as no one takes it to a point where they are distracting the Council.
She felt my words were a bit strong in my e-mail message, (threatening a lawsuit) in which I again stated I never said I was going to sue anyone. She pulled out the e-mail and read it again and it clearly said I would ask a Judge to render a decision.
Louise and I have agreed to disagree on different issues and we have always remained polite to each other over the years.
I also expressed verbally to Louise and Brenda that my concern was not just for myself, it was for ALL citizens entering the room wishing to take pictures of someone receiving a proclamation from a family member and so forth.
So there you have it. A peaceful and fair decision was made. We're ALL moving in the right direction.
Child Located In Maryland After Father Violates Custody Order
Location of Incident: Eagles Nest Day Care, Broadkill Road, Milton, Sussex County, DE
Date and Time of Occurrence: Thursday, June 11, 2009 on or about 10:50 hours
Suspect(s): John David Stringfellow, 36, Salisbury, MD
Resume:
State troopers were called to the Eagles Nest Day Care near Milton yesterday for the violation of a custody order.
Stringfellow responded to the day care and took custody of his 3 year – old daughter at approximately 10:50 am. Workers at the day care attempted to reason with Stringfellow asking not to take the girl, however, he took his daughter and left the facility.
Troopers were given a Court Order from Family in Court in Sussex County indicating that Springfellow was not permitted to have visitation with his daughter during the time he removed her from day care.
After the incident Family Court issued and emergency order giving full custody to the girls mother.
Delaware State Police were assisted by the Maryland State Police in checking Stringfellow’s residence in Salisbury, MD but had no luck finding the child.
At approximately 8 pm on Thursday evening, Greenbelt Police, MD, located Stringfellow and the daughter in a residence in Prince George’s County Maryland. The child was unharmed and Stringfellow is facing extradition back to Delaware for interference with custody of a child across state lines. Once back in Delaware he will be brought before family court for violating the court order.
The 3 year-old girl was reunited with her mother.
When You Really Want Your Business To Grow Or Succeed, Call Salisbury News!
Today, Salisbury News advertised the new Weenie's Hot Dog Business on Rt. 13 and you had to get in line just to get through the door. Now THAT'S what I'm talking about.
This photo was taken around 12:15 PM today.
Jermaine Wright Sentenced
Worcester County State’s Attorneys Office Press Release
Snow Hill, Maryland.
On June 12, 2009, the Circuit Court for Worcester County, Honorable Judge Theodore Eschenburg presiding, found that Jermaine Wright violated the terms of his probation and reimposed a sentence of twenty five years.
Wright was convicted in 2001 for the 1995 murder of Krista Ruggles. The defendant met Ruggles in Ocean City, Maryland in mid-June 1995. After separating the victim from her friends, the defendant then sexually assaulted, then strangled Ruggles.
Wright was released on parole in 2008 and shortly thereafter committed thefts and related offenses in Wicomico and Somerset counties. After learning of the new convictions, Judge Eschenburg ordered Wright to serve the remaining portion of his sentence.
State’s Attorney Joel Todd stated that “we are glad that Jermaine Wright is going back to prison where he belongs.”
A Modern Classic
You have to be old enough to remember Abbott and Costello, and too old to REALLY understand computers, to fully appreciate this. For those of us who sometimes get flustered by our computers, please read on...
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, 'Who's on First?' might have turned out something like this:
COSTELLO CALLS TO BUY A COMPUTER FROM ABBOTT
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: Thanks I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.
ABBOTT: Your computer?
COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.
ABBOTT: Mac?
COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.
ABBOTT: What about Windows?
COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?
ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?
COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?
ABBOTT: Wallpaper.
COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.
ABBOTT: Software for Windows?
COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals, track expenses and run my business. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?
ABBOTT: I just did.
COSTELLO: You just did what?
ABBOTT: Recommend something.
COSTELLO: You recommended something?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: For my office?
ABBOTT: Yes.
COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?
ABBOTT: Office.
COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!
ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows.
COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows! OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?
ABBOTT: Word.
COSTELLO: What word?
ABBOTT: Word in Office.
COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.
ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.
COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?
ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue 'W'.
COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue 'w' if you don't start with some straight answers. What about financial bookkeeping? You have anything I can track my money with?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?
ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.
COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?
ABBOTT: Money.
COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?
ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.
COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? How much?
ABBOTT: One copy.
COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?
ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.
COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?
ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!
(A few days later)
ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?
COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?
ABBOTT: Click on 'START'.............
There's An Air Show In Ocean City This Weekend
The website is www.ocairshow.com for more information.
State Police Probe Homicide In Newport
Updated DSP News Release #3: Friday, June 12, 2009- State Police Probe Homicide
in Newport
Newport- Mr. Adrian Arroyo died yesterday as a result of the injuries he
sustained in the shooting. Detectives are still actively investigating this
case, following up on leads as they come in.
Lungs For Chuck Trivia Game #4
Here's your chance to win tickets for Seacrets and Chuck Campbell’s Fundraiser. The pair of tickets are worth $60.00. the answer can be found by visiting http://HOPEentertainment.org.
Salisbury News will be giving away a total of 10 tickets over the next few days, so stay tuned. Remember, you must give your full name on your comment and you can only win once. Thanks for participating and helping out Chuck.
Question #4: What is the average cost of a lung transplant?
UPDATE: THE WINNER OF GAME #4 IS CAROLYN LITTLETON Congratulations Carolyn.
Yard Sales 6/12/9
CLICK HERE for the latest Yard Sales.
If you have a yard sale you would like to post on Sbynews, please email me, SunnyInOC, at atlanticjw@aol.com. Please have it to me no later than 3pm on Thursday.
Thanks. Have a great weekend.
p.s. Don't forget about the Air Show in Ocean City this weekend.
If you have a yard sale you would like to post on Sbynews, please email me, SunnyInOC, at atlanticjw@aol.com. Please have it to me no later than 3pm on Thursday.
Thanks. Have a great weekend.
p.s. Don't forget about the Air Show in Ocean City this weekend.
Patient Requests Check-Up But Checks-Out With Doctor’s Computer
Location of Incident: Delaware Valley Physiatry, 701 Foulk Road, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time of Occurrence: Thursday, June 12, 2009, at approximately 12:30 p.m.
Suspect(s): Samuel J. Hackett, 49, of West 23rd Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: Yesterday afternoon, Troopers were called to Delaware Valley Physiatry for the report of a computer theft.
This investigation revealed Mr. Samuel J. Hackett responded to the doctor’s office at about 12:30 p.m. and was seen by the attending physician. After his appointment was over, Mr. Samuel allegedly left the office, with a lap top belonging to the practice in hand.
When the staff learned of the missing computer, they called the State Police.
After determining who the last patient was to have access to the lap top- Samuel Hackett- officers conducted a routine computer check and learned he was wanted by the Court of Common Pleas. Troopers responded into the city and located Hackett in the area of 23rd and Market Street. He was taken into custody without incident. Investigators soon learned that the lap top in question was at Hackett’s home, in his basement. Troopers responded to his home and recovered the stolen computer.
The suspect was transported back to Troop 1 Penny Hill and formally charged on a single count of misdemeanor Theft. He was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $656.00 secured bond.
A New Business Is Opening In Salisbury
But can they beat the Monster Nathan's Hot Dog & Monster Drink for $1.81, (including tax) at Sam's Club?
What Is The New Administration Growing At The GOB?
Many heads were turning when they saw a new plant growing just outside the GOB. Get your rolling papers. LOL
DELAWARE: Proposal Would Pull Legal Ads From Newspapers
DOVER — A Delaware lawmaker says ending the state's practice of running legal ads in newspapers' classified sections would save millions of dollars.
Millsboro Democratic Rep. John Atkins is proposing moving the ads to the Internet. He says it would save the state $9 million.
Opponents say the change would cut off access to public information for people and businesses without Internet access.
Controller General Russell Larson says the $9 million figure represents Delaware Financial Management System expenditures that carried an advertising accounting code, which could include advertising other than traditional public notices.
The bill would not prohibit state agencies from running newspaper ads, but Atkins says he sees agencies running shorter versions directing readers to a Web site.
Today's Daily Times Article.
UPDATE On Courtesy Chevrolet
OK, while I was being more trusting yesterday than I should have been, let's get you the details of what is really going on at Courtesy Chevrolet.
First of all, I did call the owner yesterday and he wasn't in either Dealership. Nevertheless, I got my confirmation and answers by my line of questions and I was very frank, (politely) with the people there letting them know this was Joe Albero from Salisbury News.
I explained how I had just confirmed that Courtesy Chevrolet was losing their franchise with GM and they would no longer be an authorized GM Dealer to sell New Cars or Trucks.
They agreed and stated they would instead be selling Used Cars, just as my source informed me. Bottom line is, they will be selling Used Cars and New Cars. However, they will be using their Midway Chevrolet Dealership to purchase the vehicles and then have to transport them to Salisbury.
So technically I was right, they're losing their Authorized GM New Car Sales Dealership. Mr. Nordstrom, you owe me an apology.
As for Barrett Chevrolet, additional sources continue to tell me they too will be losing their Franchise and their partial letter sent yesterday indicates they are afraid to show the whole truth. That's cool though, we have time to wait and see what happens.
In the mean time, Mr. Nordstrom, you come off as a typical Used Car Salesman who enjoys twisting the truth. Confirmed by your own Staff!
A Letter From One 'Angry Woman'
'Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001?
Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan , across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania?
Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?
And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was 'desecrated' when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?...Well, I don't. I don't care at all.
I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.
I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia
I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for chopping off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.
I'll care when the cowardly so-called 'insurgents' in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.
I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide .
I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.
In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care.
When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care.
When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care.
When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Ko ran and a prayer mat, and fed 'special' food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being 'mishandled,' you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.
And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled 'Koran' and other times 'Quran.' Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don't care!!
Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan , across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania?
Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?
And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was 'desecrated' when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?...Well, I don't. I don't care at all.
I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.
I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia
I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for chopping off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.
I'll care when the cowardly so-called 'insurgents' in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.
I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide .
I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.
In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care.
When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care.
When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care.
When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Ko ran and a prayer mat, and fed 'special' food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being 'mishandled,' you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.
And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled 'Koran' and other times 'Quran.' Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don't care!!
Lungs For Chuck Event Trivia Game #3
Here's your chance to win tickets for Seacrets and Chuck Campbell’s Fundraiser. The pair of tickets are worth $60.00. the answer can be found by visiting http://HOPEentertainment.org.
Salisbury News will be giving away a total of 10 tickets over the next few days, so stay tuned. Remember, you must give your full name on your comment and you can only win once. Thanks for participating and helping out Chuck.
Question #3: In what year was Chuck diagnosed with COPD?
UPDATE: THE WINNER IS ROBERT WILKINSON. Congratulations Tracy LOL
Stay tuned for our next round of Trivia for Chuck.
The Best Sign Improvement On The Eastern Shore
For YEARS people were placing their own signs on the side of the Bypass to let people know they needed to take the Rt. 13 north exit to get back to Philly, NY & NJ. Not having this sign up was probably the dumbest move I had ever seen in my life and watching the SHA take down the temporary signs just pissed me off, quite frankly.Why the State would want anyone driving 150 miles out of their way by missing this exit was beyond me but fortunately someone pulled someone else's head out of some one's butt and provided this much needed sign.
For me personally, ANYTHING to get the PA drivers OUT of this state as quickly as humanly possible is a great move.
Carrier Landing
Cockpit Video of Landing on an Aircraft Carrier Here's video footage of an A-6 approaching an aircraft carrier and landing.
It was taken from the cockpit by the copilot.
The conditions are ideal......calm sea, daylight and a stable aircraft.
This for all of us who have not had the privilege ------Now you have !!
With the volume up, you can even hear the power changes necessary to maintain precision glide slope and prepare for bolter; (a.k.a. abort the landing) in the event the arrest wire is missed.
Feels like you are in the aircraft.
Imagine what this would be like at night in IMC (instrument meteorological conditions - a.k.a.... pea soup)
This is a very neat video.
If you look very carefully, shortly before the plane touches down you can see the 'meatball' to the left; the orange light between the row of green lights that tells the pilot he's on heading and on glide slope.
Imagine landing on a moving postage stamp!
Crazy Glue It!
When the City removed the old gasoline tank from the old Fire Station 16, someone allegedly damaged the storm pipe. In order to repair/patch it, they sealed the gap with some sort of quick drying cement. Certainly not something I would accept being done on my property as IMHO it's another fix in the making some time soon. Wouldn't you agree by the look of the gap?
Indian River Inlet Bridge Summer Construction Announced
Minimal road impacts to motorists, pedestrians, cyclists
Indian River -- The Department of Transportation announces that Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. (Skanska) is completing a successful test pile program that began in November 2008, and will soon be putting in place pylon foundations that will be the first permanent infrastructure for the new bridge.
Data received from the test pile program indicates that the number of piles required and the required lengths are adequate to support the structure throughout its design life of 100 years.
Skanska will continue to drive piles on the north side and south side of the inlet through mid-summer as the two construction teams begin their friendly competition to construct the pylon structures and eventually bridge decking over the inlet.
Pylons Will Support New Bridge Deck
The next phase of construction involves the installation of the pylon foundations. This involves utilizing the 291 pre-stressed concrete piles that are continually being delivered to the site. The pylon foundation work involves using a large crane and hydraulic hammer to pound concrete piles down through three levels of soil (sand on top, clay in the middle and a very dense sand).
Construction anticipated for the next 30-45 days will consist of erecting pylon forms, building pylon foundations for the pylon towers and installing reinforcing steel. Notably, approximately 1000 cubic yards of concrete will go into each pylon foundation. There is 35,000 cubic yards of concrete on the project, which is enough to fill a football field 21 feet deep.
Additional temporary piles will be installed onsite as part of the system that will be constructed to support portions of the bridge over land until the cable stay supports are installed. This is known as falsework, as it will not become part of the final bridge structure. Construction of the "falsework" structure will begin within the next two weeks.
Design 70 Percent Complete
Design of the structure is continuing and is approximately 70 percent complete. The benefit of the design-build contract process is being able to move forward with some initial construction before the final design is completed. Once the design is completed, construction will accelerate.
Some of Skanska's upcoming work will require minimal lane and shoulder closures on Route 1 over the existing bridge during the summer months. DelDOT does not anticipate any traffic backups associated with this lane/shoulder restriction.
In addition, materials are being delivered to the site via Routes 26 and 9, but no delays have been reported or are expected due to this activity.
There may be minimal, short-duration impacts on Turn Point Road, which runs on the south side of the inlet back to South Shore Marina, which will involve flagging or one-way traffic during the delivery of materials.
The new bridge will be open to traffic by summer 2011. The current bridge will remain open while the new bridge is being built.
Motorists are always encouraged to visit the project Web site, www.irib.deldot.gov, to receive timely and accurate traffic updates, view traffic cameras or obtain general project information.
DelDOT cautions motorists who travel in and around the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge to lower their speed to 35 mph through the construction work zone. As activity around the bridge increases, motorists should stay focused on the road and not become distracted by the construction activity.
Indian River -- The Department of Transportation announces that Skanska USA Civil Southeast Inc. (Skanska) is completing a successful test pile program that began in November 2008, and will soon be putting in place pylon foundations that will be the first permanent infrastructure for the new bridge.
Data received from the test pile program indicates that the number of piles required and the required lengths are adequate to support the structure throughout its design life of 100 years.
Skanska will continue to drive piles on the north side and south side of the inlet through mid-summer as the two construction teams begin their friendly competition to construct the pylon structures and eventually bridge decking over the inlet.
Pylons Will Support New Bridge Deck
The next phase of construction involves the installation of the pylon foundations. This involves utilizing the 291 pre-stressed concrete piles that are continually being delivered to the site. The pylon foundation work involves using a large crane and hydraulic hammer to pound concrete piles down through three levels of soil (sand on top, clay in the middle and a very dense sand).
Construction anticipated for the next 30-45 days will consist of erecting pylon forms, building pylon foundations for the pylon towers and installing reinforcing steel. Notably, approximately 1000 cubic yards of concrete will go into each pylon foundation. There is 35,000 cubic yards of concrete on the project, which is enough to fill a football field 21 feet deep.
Additional temporary piles will be installed onsite as part of the system that will be constructed to support portions of the bridge over land until the cable stay supports are installed. This is known as falsework, as it will not become part of the final bridge structure. Construction of the "falsework" structure will begin within the next two weeks.
Design 70 Percent Complete
Design of the structure is continuing and is approximately 70 percent complete. The benefit of the design-build contract process is being able to move forward with some initial construction before the final design is completed. Once the design is completed, construction will accelerate.
Some of Skanska's upcoming work will require minimal lane and shoulder closures on Route 1 over the existing bridge during the summer months. DelDOT does not anticipate any traffic backups associated with this lane/shoulder restriction.
In addition, materials are being delivered to the site via Routes 26 and 9, but no delays have been reported or are expected due to this activity.
There may be minimal, short-duration impacts on Turn Point Road, which runs on the south side of the inlet back to South Shore Marina, which will involve flagging or one-way traffic during the delivery of materials.
The new bridge will be open to traffic by summer 2011. The current bridge will remain open while the new bridge is being built.
Motorists are always encouraged to visit the project Web site, www.irib.deldot.gov, to receive timely and accurate traffic updates, view traffic cameras or obtain general project information.
DelDOT cautions motorists who travel in and around the existing Indian River Inlet Bridge to lower their speed to 35 mph through the construction work zone. As activity around the bridge increases, motorists should stay focused on the road and not become distracted by the construction activity.
WBOC Goes Digital Today
Some Not Ready for DTV Transition Stations across the country, including WBOC, will be switching from analog to digital today. That means people who don't have cable or a digital converter box, will be left without a picture. Despite the advance warning, some people still aren't prepared.
Beat The Heat Golf Tournament
To support the Junior Girls Softball Federation
(Salisbury, MD) The Junior Girls Softball Federation (JGSF) of Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism will be holding their first annual “Beat the Heat” Golf Tournament at Nassawango Golf Course on August 2 at 1:00pm. All proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Junior Girls Softball League.
The tournament will be a scramble format with teams of four. The team entrance fee is $300 ($75 per player). Price includes a round (18 holes) of golf, bag service, tournament scoring, range balls, and a buffet dinner with beverages. (JGSF will not provide alcohol, appropriate discretion advised.)
Sponsorships and donations are also needed in order to reach our fundraising goal! Be a part of the historic beginning of the JGSF’s commitment to supporting the fun and life lessons learned when youth participate in softball leagues.
For more information contact Federation member, Tom Stevenson, at 410-430-3814 or Program director, Kelly Rados at 410-548-4900 ext. 108 or email krados@wicomicocounty.org.