Stocks Tumble As Stronger Dollar Hits Commodities

NEW YORK -Bad economic news and doubts about the market's ability to rally dealt stocks a huge setback.

The Dow Jones industrials fell 187 points Monday, their biggest drop since April 20. All the major market indexes fell more than 2 percent.
Trading volume was light, suggesting an absence of buyers rather than a flood of sellers rushing to dump stocks, but the pullback nonetheless was another sign that the market's spring rally has stalled.

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Some Doctors Boo President For Stance On Malpractice Awards

Obama Pushes Health System Overhaul
By CHARLES BABINGTON,
AP

CHICAGO (June 15) -- President Barack Obama bluntly told doctors Monday he is against their highest legislative priority — limiting malpractice awards — and earned a smattering of boos from an audience he was here to court for his health care overhaul plans.

Pushing anew to reshape the nation's health care delivery system and extend coverage to the millions who don't have it, Obama went before the annual meeting of the American Medical Association and took on others who take issue with parts of his plan as well.

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Blognetnews "Delmarva" Has Become Pretty Much Worthless

Fetched: June 15, 2009, 8:11am EDT is the last Post, (or should I say the top Post) on Blognetnews Delmarva.

Quite frankly, if they want to be respected, they need to put up refreshed Posts every hour or half hour.

In the mean time, if you want fresh news at this point and time you're better off going directly to each of your favorite Blog Sites on your own. Relying on them over the past month has proven to be worthless on the Delmarva side of things anyway.

I did make contact with GA Harrison referencing this matter this morning, (he is the Editor of the Delmarva Site) and he said he'd see what they can do. In the mean time they're almost 12 hours behind and in the news and information business, especially since they work off of RSS Feeds, this is pretty much a joke any more and if they can't maintain it they should at least shut down the Delmarva Site.

Dear Campus Community

It is with great sadness we inform the campus community of the loss of Katherine and Leilah Smith, daughter and granddaughter of Jerry (Chief Information Officer/University Technology Services) and Monica Waldron.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday June 16, 2009 at 1 PM:

St. Francis de Sales Church
Riverside Drive & Wicomico Street
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 742-6443

The family realizes this is short notice and asks for your prayers if you are unable to attend. The Mass will be held in Salisbury. A private grave side service will be held for immediate family following the Mass. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for all the love, kindness and prayers during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Human Resources

STATE POLICE ARREST SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR CHILD SEX OFFENSES

(Galena, MD) - The Maryland State Police have arrested a Queen Anne’s County school principal today on three counts of illegal sexual conduct involving a 14-year-old girl.

The accused is identified as Lowell S. Litton, Jr., 39, of the 400-block of Dudley Corner Road in Sudlersville, Maryland. He is charged with third degree sex offense, fourth degree sex offense, and sex abuse of a minor. If convicted, Litton faces up to 36 years imprisonment.

The investigation began yesterday evening when state police at the Centreville Barrack received a complaint of possible inappropriate sexual relations involving a juvenile victim. Information received revealed an ongoing and inappropriate sexual relationship between a 39-year-old man and a 14-year-old female victim. Subsequently, state police criminal investigators immediately initiated an investigation into the allegations.

Investigators learned the juvenile victim had become acquainted with Litton about four years ago. Further information revealed the relationship consisted of several sexually oriented incidents in various locations throughout Maryland and Delaware.

Police also learned that Litton is employed as the principal of Eastern Shore Junior Academy in Sudlersville, Maryland. It is the policy of the Maryland State Police to not identify victims of sex crimes. The juvenile victim will remain anonymous.

Litton was asked to come to Centreville barracks where he was interviewed and subsequently arrested without incident. He is currently being held on a $25,000 bond at Kent County Detention Center.

Police executed a search warrant at Litton’s Queen Anne’s County residence today, seizing his computer and several printed documents relevant to the investigation. The seized computer will be sent to the State Police Forensics Laboratory and the Computer Crimes Unit for examination.

Because this investigation involves a principal of a school, the State Police coordinated efforts with the Department of Education, the Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services, and the Kent County State’s Attorney Office.

Although there is no indication at this time of other victims, police urge anyone who may have information relevant to this case to please contact state police investigators at Centreville Barracks at 410-758-1101.

The investigation continues…

Salisbury Police Department Press Release

On June 10, 2009 at approximately 4:05 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the JC Penney Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury in reference to a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect take clothing from the store and leave the store without making any attempt at payment. The suspect was apprehended and the clothing was recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED: Rachel Lynne Pryor, 19 years of age Fruitland, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900020259


On June 11, 2009 at approximately 12:54 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Royal Farms Store on N. Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival officers were advised by store employees that the below listed suspect had been observed taking two (2) cartons of cigarettes from the store without making payment. The officers located the suspect several blocks away and recovered both cartons of cigarettes. The cigarettes were returned to the store.

ARRESTED: Steven Rodney Howard, 42 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900020314

Record Day In The Making!

Ladies & Gentlemen, I'd love to see us blow away the old record day and quite frankly we're already pretty close.

Try something new after work. Let a friend know about Salisbury News and invite them to visit the Site.

No, I'm not desperate for hits. However, when you get this close so early on, this time I'd like to see us surpass our former record. It's more a challenge and quite frankly we came so close the other day, I hate seeing us miss it by so little.

We'll try to keep the news flowing into this evening so you have good reason to return or send someone new. I don't want to say at the end of the day, (Maxwell Smart) Missed It By That Much!

OC Accident

Multiple car accident 67th St and Coastal Hwy southbound lane. One car overturned. Bus lane and 2 traffic lanes closed. Paramedics en route.

Family Of John Short Files $7,000,000.00 Law Suit

Family of John Short Files Suit Against Underage Impaired Driver Who Forced His Tractor Trailer Off The Chesapeake Bay Bridge

Suit Highlights Use of Alcohol by 19 Year Old Student

Deterring Underage Drinking is Central to MADD’s Mission

Centreville, M.D. (June 16, 2009) The family of John R. Short, Sr. whose tractor trailer was struck and caused to plunge off the Chesapeake Bay Bridge into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay where he drowned has filed a Seven Million ($7,000,000.00) Dollar lawsuit today in the Circuit Court for Queen Anne’s County against Candy Lynn Baldwin, the 19 year old underage drinker who killed Mr. Short on August 10, 2008. In doing so the family seeks to establish the role that Candy Baldwin’s drinking and driving the night before and the morning of the crash played in the death of their beloved husband and father. No charges for manslaughter or homicide on account of alcohol impairment were filed against Ms. Baldwin because no breath or blood test legally admissible for criminal evidentiary purposes was requested of Ms. Baldwin until 6 ½ hours after the crash. At that time the result showed Candy Baldwin had consumed alcohol but not enough to show impairment at the time of the test. She was cited for underage drinking which is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 in Maryland.

In its Mission Statement, Mothers Against Drunk Drinking (MADD) has listed the prevention of underage drinking as one of its three top priorities to reduce alcohol related fatalities. Caroline Cash, Executive Director of MADD Maryland and Delaware indicated, “When young impaired drivers with little experience driving or drinking get behind the wheel it makes for a potentially explosive result. This tragic case is one more example where making poor choices can lead to a lifetime of grief for an innocent person’s family.”

The family is represented by Azrael, Gann & Franz, LLP a Baltimore law firm known for its work advocating for victims’ rights. Keith S. Franz, lead counsel for the Short family states, “Justice has not been served in this case. Candy Baldwin mailed in $470.00 for traffic tickets she received and is still permitted to drive. She never had to appear in court to face any criminal charges or be confronted about her activities that led to John Short’s death. The Short family never had an opportunity to express to the court the severe impact that John’s death has caused their family. This family deserves answers and accountability and with this civil suit that is what they will now get.”
 
The crash occurred 3:48 a.m. on a Sunday morning during the August rush of vehicles over the Bay Bridge to and from Ocean City and other Eastern Shore locations while the “westbound” span of the Bridge was closed for maintenance. The “eastbound” 2-lane span was in two-way or contraflow operation when Candy Baldwin crossed the center line directly into the path of the fully loaded tractor trailer owned by Mountaire Farms and operated by John Short. In an effort to deter a head-on collision, Mr. Short quickly veered his vehicle against the right parapet wall (commonly referred to as a Jersey wall) and succeeded in avoiding a head-on crash that would have likely caused the death of Candy Baldwin and her 22 year old passenger and cousin, Trisha Carrigan of Quincy, California. Rather, their sports car crashed into the front left tire of Mr. Short’s rig and again impacted at the third axle, bursting both tires and crushing the wheel causing the tractor trailer into an uncontrolled left turn. Consequently, the truck careened off the right parapet and ran up the left parapet wall approximately 100 feet until it reached a section that failed to remain attached to the Bridge plunging the truck with John Short inside the cab into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay approximately 30 feet below. Mr. Short was not killed by the crash on the bridge or the impact with the water, but rather by drowning. When his cab submerged he was able to remove his seat belt but was unable to extricate himself before he drowned.

About Azrael, Gann & Franz, LLP

Azrael, Gann & Franz, LLP devotes its practice to the area of victims’ rights representation with a concentration in complex personal injury litigation, including drunk driving fatalities and other traumatic death cases. The firm has represented victims in many high-profile civil cases throughout Maryland and throughout the country including Federal Court multi-district complex litigation arising from aviation disasters. Most recently the firm acted as a member of the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee for the national September 11 Litigation in U. S. District Court in New York where it achieved historic settlements for its clients. The firm’s efforts have helped expand Maryland’s Wrongful Death Statute. Members of the firm provide substantial pro bono assistance to victims’ advocacy groups including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Maryland Crime Victim Resource Center, Bereaved Parents of the U.S.A. and the National Center for Victims of Crime. Keith Franz and Judson Lipowitz, partners of the Firm, are regarded as leading legal authorities on victims’ rights and lecture frequently on the subject throughout the region.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 12 June 2009
Location: Wicomico County Detention Center, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Lebraun A. Brooks, 23, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 12 June 2009 at 6:00 PM, a deputy responded to the Wicomico County Detention Center in reference to an individual there in possession of marijuana. Lebraun Brooks had entered the Detention Center just prior to that time to serve a weekend sentence when WCDC personnel discovered marijuana hidden on Brooks’ person.

Upon the arrival of the deputy, Brooks was processed on this new charge and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Brooks was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana

Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident: 13 June 2009
Location: Ocean Gateway W/B at Marsh Rd., Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Jennifer June Gompers, 37, Davidsonville, MD

Narrative: On 13 June 2009 at 2:27 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle travelling westbound on Ocean Gateway in the Mardela Springs area at 92 mph in a 55 mph zone. Upon stopping the vehicle the deputy observed that the operator, Jennifer Gompers of Davidsonville, MD, appeared visibly under the influence of alcohol. During their encounter, Gompers expressed her belief that she was in Ocean City, MD. After further investigation, the deputy arrested Gompers for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Gompers was processed at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and released after signing citations.

Charges: Speeding
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Driving While Impaired by Alcohol

Incident: Possession of a Handgun
Date of Incident: 13 June 2009
Location: Saratoga Street at Civic Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kendal L. Parker, 21, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 13 June 2009 at 11:10 PM, two deputies assigned to a special patrol detail observed a subject later identified as Kendal L. Parker operating a motor scooter on Civic Avenue. The deputies observed that twice Parker failed to stop for red signals in intersections so they pulled him over on Saratoga Street just off Civic Avenue. While speaking with Parker, it was observed that he was wearing a backpack. During their encounter with Parker, the deputies noticed that he appeared visibly nervous. Upon searching the backpack carried by Parker, the deputies located what they recognized as marijuana. The marijuana was in an amount indicative of the intent to distribute the drug. Further search of the backpack revealed two handguns. One was a loaded and charged .380 semi automatic. The second was a .22 semi-automatic, unloaded, but .22 ammunition was located in the bag.

Parker was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Parker was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $30,000.00.
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Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana within 1,000 feet of a school
Possession of Marijuana with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of a Firearm during a Drug Trafficking Crime

HOW MUCH WILL THIS ESCAPADE COST SALISBURY?

HOW MUCH WILL THIS ESCAPADE COST SALISBURY?

NATIONAL CIVIC LEAGUE

ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARDS

Tampa, FL

June 17 - 19, 2009

The National Civic League requires your community to stay at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Marina and book through Connections Housing as it benefits not only the National Civic League but also benefits your community since all events will take place in the hotel.

$179.00* single or double occupancy$199.00* triple / $219.00* quad occupancy*Please note rates do not include tax72-hour cancellation policy

[Source: https://www.connectionsmeetings.com/content/1048.htm]

Saturday Crowd For The OC Air Show

Our Friend Al sent in these pictures of the crowd at the Air Show this past Saturday.

Trooper Pushed Into Harms Way While Trying To Help Pedestrian

Location of Incident: I-95 northbound at Churchmans Marsh, Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

Date of Occurrence: Sunday, June 14, 2009, at approximately 1:40 p.m.

Suspect(s): Dwayne Johnson, 27, of North Pine Street in Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: On Sunday afternoon, a Troop 6 patrol officer was traveling on the Interstate when she observed a subject crossing the highway on foot. The officer stopped her car and approached the man- later identified as Dwayne Johnson- and tried to give him a ride.

Mr. Johnson initially ignored her and then cursed at her. The officer then attempted to take Johnson into custody. He turned toward the Trooper in a menacing manner and pushed her toward the northbound lanes of I-95. After regaining her balance, the Trooper returned to her police car and called in for assistance. A New Castle County Police Officer arrived first on the scene to help.

This NCCPD Officer ordered Johnson to stop, however, he again refused. This officer then took out his Taser and told Johnson he would use this device if Johnson would not comply. That was all Mr. Johnson needed to hear as he then surrendered peacefully.

Dwayne Johnson was transported back to Troop 6 where he was formally charged with the following misdemeanor offenses: a pedestrian violation, Menacing, Reckless Endangering and Offensive Touching. He was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $25,000.00 secured bond.

Stop For Seatbelt Violations Yields Thousands In Stolen Merchandise

Location of Incident: Coastal Highway, north of Munchy Branch Road, Rehoboth, Delaware, Sussex County

Date of Occurrence: Sunday, June 14th, 2009, at approximately 6:49 p.m.

Suspect(s):
Juan Ricardo Rayo Romero, 32, of Queens, New York
Maria Cristina Gomez Reyes, 52, of Corona, New York

Resume: Police officers here in Delaware will tell you that enforcing the state’s seatbelt law saves lives. They will also tell you that while conducting this type of enforcement, other good things happen too.

On Sunday, June 13th, a Troop 7 patrol officer was conducting seatbelt enforcement in the area of Route 1 when a van traveled by the officer in which the passenger was not belted. A traffic stop ensued and the van pulled over on Coastal Highway, just north of Munchy Branch Road.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as Maria Cristina Gomez Reyes and the passenger was identified as Juan Richardo Rayo Romero. Neither occupant had a valid driver’s license nor was the van properly insured. During this contact with the operator, the Trooper noticed a large quantity of merchandise in the back of the van. The property, which consisted mainly of clothing items, was stored in double lined plastic bags (a method of concealing merchandise in order to defeat shoplifting sensors).

Through the officer’s investigation, it was determined that the merchandise was stolen from twelve (12) different stores at the Rehoboth area outlets. In all, $8,969.50 in stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to the merchants in Rehoboth… all because of a seatbelt violation.

The two suspects were each charged with the following offenses:
Nine counts of Shoplifting (misdemeanor)
One count of Conspiracy (felony)
Three counts of Shoplifting (felony)
One count of Possession of Shoplifting Tools (felony)

Ms. Reyes was also charged with Driving without a License and No Proof of Insurance. She was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $29,200.00 secured bond. Mr. Romero was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $28,000.00 secured bond.

Maria Cristina Gomez Reyes

Juan Ricardo Rayo Romero

Editors Note: Perfect timing, eh!

Two Women Struck By Van In OC

Glen from OC was near 127th street, a accident had just happened was told by a pedestrian that a Police car had stopped a car on 127th street and in the confusion a Eagle HVAC Van hit two ladies crossing the street.

Attention OC Police Department

Our friend Glen in OC just forwarded this picture he took around 10 am I was leaving Food lion at 119th Street.

You see, this is just wrong!

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

The Following individuals were arrested by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office on Arrest Warrants 8 June – 14 June 2009

Arrest Warrants
Raymond Jacob Murray, 19, Salisbury, MD; Assault on a County D.O.C. employee, held $5,000.00 bond.

Failure to Appear Bench Warrant
Kevin Charles Jones, 30, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Driving While Suspended, held $1,000.00 bond.
Dwayne Edward Corbin, 49, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Obstruct Hinder / harbor a Felon, held $10,000.00
Wayne Bernard Gunter, Jr., 33, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Assault 2nd degree, held $10,000.00 bond.
James Kevin Cartwright, 39, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Trespass, held $100.00 bond

Violation of Probation Bench Warrant
Jumareris Anthony Robinson, 16, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Assault 2nd / Perverted practice, held $10,000.00 bond. (Charged as an adult)
Durelle Javon Conway, 21, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Driving While Suspended, held $500.00
Herman Lloyd Purnell, 23, Salisbury, MD, VOP – Theft over $500, held without bond
Julie R. Bare, 28, Salisbury, MD; VOP – CDS Possession, held without bond
Erik Migel Enamorado, 29, Accomac, VA; VOP – Driving While Impaired by Drugs, held $5,000.00.
Trevor Hollace Brooks, 17, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Possession
Ernest Gore Murphy, 61, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Theft under $100.00
Daniel Edward Couch, III, 20, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Theft under $500.00, held $25,000.00 bond.
John William Gordy, 53, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Possession of CDS, held $5,000.00 bond.
John Gregory Brown, 26, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, held $2,500.00

Child Support Body Attachment
William James Jester, 39, Willards, MD; Child Support Non- Compliance, held $1,000.00 bond
John Gregory Brown, 26, Salisbury, MD; Child Support Non- Compliance, held $500.00

Circuit Court Indictment
Leslie N. Edwards, III, 22, Fayetteville, GA; CDS Possession with the Intent to Distribute, held $75,000.00
Henry William Suchting, IV, 32, Pittsville, MD; Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute/ Possession of a handgun during Drug Trafficking Crime, held $100,000.00 bond
Octavia Michelle Cannon, 33, Seaford, DE; Theft Scheme over $500 / Charge to another’s credit card, held $5,000.00 bond
Melvin Thomas Jones, 21, Salisbury, MD; Carjacking / Theft over $500, held $50,000.00 bond

Fugitive from Justice
Brian Keith Phipps, Sr., 34, Hebron, MD; Fugitive from Delaware, Failure to register as a Sex Offender, held without bond pending extradition to Delaware
James Edward Fleetwood, 26, Ellendale, DE; Fugitive from Delaware, VOP – failure to register as a Sex Offender, held without bond pending extradition to Delaware.

Life Is About GIVING BACK

This FRIDAY Fernando Guerrero will take on probably his biggest challenger to date. Salisbury News will be promoting this Fight each and every day in the hopes many of you will give back and support a young man that does more than you know to give back to his community, Salisbury.

While ticket sales are slow, the Main Street Gym and Prize Fight Promotions needs your help. There are plenty of tickets still available and while an error was recently made on a block of FRONT ROW SEATS, several have just become available but you must act quick and contact the Civic Center.

More reasonably priced tickets are also available and you can see at least 6 fights for a mere $15.00 a ticket. Summer time events like this are always tough sellers as so many people are on vacation and so forth but we need your help and support.

Everyone should also realize that Prize Fight Promotions can easily hold these fights in Casinos in other states and always draw a decent crowd. If we don't support this fight it may be quite some time before they consider another one here in Salisbury.

Tickets can be bought in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center box office at 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD, online at www.wicomicociviccenter.org, or over the phone by calling the box office at 410-548-4911.

If Fernando wasn't such a great young man and didn't do so much for other children I'd truly not push so hard for your help. This kid deserves to be supported and I hope to see many of you at the Fight this Friday Night. Thank You!

Happy 10th Anniversary, Jon & Kate!

With all of the rumors and drama surrounding Jon and Kate Gosselin's marriage, it'd be easy to overlook that today is their tenth wedding anniversary. So, no matter what happens in the future with their relationship, we just want to take the time on this fine Friday to wish the two of them a happy anniversary. Cheers, you crazy kids!

Cast your Vote Here.

Duggars' First Grandchild To Be A Girl

AOL

(June 14) -- NBC's 'Today' show began trumpeting early Monday morning that it had big news from the Duggar family, the Arkansas clan that includes 18 children. Were Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar about to announce that baby 19 was on the way?

Not quite. It turns out that the Duggars' first grandchild, the baby of their oldest child, Josh, and his wife, Anna, is going to be a girl. Josh and Anna, who wed in September 2008, announced they were expecting in April. Their baby is due in October.

GO HERE to read more.

The Duggar Family was right here in Salisbury 9 days ago.

You Can't Beat This Deal!

On July 19th from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, 50% of their sales to Chuck Campbell. Look, you can go out and enjoy a fantastic meal and know that 1/2 of your bill will go to help save a life. I don't know how Rob does it but my hat is tipped to a man who is truly giving back to his community. I fully expect to see the Market Street Inn packed from 10 to 4.

Thanks for the heads up on the date.

City Of Salisbury Press Release

SALISBURY MAYOR TO SEND OFF ALL-AMERICA CITY DELEGATION WITH A CHARGE TO WIN!

Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr., will hold a press conference at 3:00 p.m. today, Monday, June 15, 2009, to address the All-America City delegation leaving for the competition in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday, June 16, 2009.

The City of Salisbury is a finalist in the All-America City competition held annually by the National Civic League. This delegation of 19 individuals have worked diligently for the past two years with a committee of volunteers to complete a community assessment and identify projects that fit the criteria for the designation as an All America City. The criteria included:

•Collaboration

•Diversity

•Youth

The three projects selected for presentation at the competition were the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter (area churches), WinPAC (Health & Fitness), and the Youth Leadership Academy (Salisbury University). Salisbury was successful in making it as a finalist and will go to Tampa for the final competition. “This is an opportunity to gain national recognition for the positive community efforts to address challenges in our city,” says Loré L. Chambers, Assistant City Administrator.
The press conference will be held in Room 301 (Council Chambers) of the City-County Government Office Building, 125 N. Division Street.

City Of Salisbury Press Release

MAYOR TO HOLD NEIGHBORHOOD ROUNDTABLE MEETING AND CRIME TASK FORCE MEETING ON TUESDAY

Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr., announces that he will hold the monthly meeting of the Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 9:30 a.m., in room 306 of the Government Office Building, 125 N. Division Street.
Agenda items for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Roundtable meeting include:

•Neighborhood issues/concerns

•Brainstorm ideas for neighborhood association websites and packets for use by local realtors

•Future Roundtable topics

Mayor Ireton will also hold a meeting of the Salisbury Crime Task Force on Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., in room 306 of the Government Office Building, 125 N. Division Street.

Agenda items for the Crime Task Force meeting include discussion of the following:

•Draft Report of the Task Force

•Task Force Subcommittee Reports

•Task Force Moving Forward

•Questions & Answers

As always, the public is invited to attend these meetings.

Price Gouging!

If you'll look to the right of the Blog you'll see Sam's Club selling gas for $2.35 a gallon right now. However, this Exxon by WorWic is clearly much higher. Please, don't come back on here and tell me gas stations make pennies on the gallon. Many of them are screwing people who are already having a difficult enough time in this economy. I strongly urge our readers to NOT purchase their gas from this location.

I Told You, DON'T MESS WITH ME!

I was heading West on Rt. 50 Saturday when I came across this vehicle with both children not wearing seat belts, as well as the Mother. I snapped off a few shots, called the State Police and they were pulled over and ticketed.

I play no games and have absolutely no sympathy for ANY adult who has children in a vehicle not wearing seat belts or in a child seat.

So know this right here and now. If I happen to catch you, YOU WILL BE BLOGGED! I encourage others to do the same.

Saint Pelosi

On a Saturday afternoon, in Washington, D. C., House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's aide visited the Cardinal of the Catholic cathedral.

He told the Cardinal that Nancy Pelosi would be attending the next day's sermon, and he asked if the Cardinal would kindly point out Pelosi to the congregation and say a few words that would include calling Pelosi a saint.

The Cardinal replied, "No. I don't really like the woman, and there are issues of conflict with the Catholic Church over certain of Pelosi's view." Pelosi's aide then said, "Look ... I'll write a check here and now for a donation of $100,000 to your church if you'll just tell the congregation you see Pelosi as a saint."

The Cardinal thought about it and said, "Well, the church can use the money, so I'll work your request into tomorrow's sermon." As Pelosi's aide promised, House Speaker Pelosi appeared for the Sunday sermon and seated herself prominently at the edge of the main aisle.

And, during the sermon, as promised, the Cardinal pointed out that House Speaker Pelosi was present.

Then the Cardinal went on to explain to the congregation -- "While Speaker Pelosi's presence is probably an honor to some, she is not my favorite person. Some of her views are contrary to those of the church, and she tends to flip-flop on many other views. Nancy Pelosi is a petty, self-absorbed hypocrite, a thumb sucker, and a nit-wit. Nancy Pelosi is also a serial liar, a cheat, and a thief.

Nancy Pelosi is the worst example of a Catholic I have ever personally witnessed.

She married for money and is using it to lie to the American people.
She also has a reputation for shirking her Representative obligations both in Washington, and in California. She simply is not to be trusted."

The Cardinal completed his view of Pelosi with, "But, when compared to Senators Ted Kennedy, Harry Reid, and John Kerry, House Speaker Pelosi is a saint."

TICK WARNING SCAM

I hate it when people forward bogus warnings, and I have even done it myself a couple of times unintentionally...but this one is real, and it's important. So please send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list.

If someone comes to your front door saying they are checking for ticks due to the warm weather and asks you to take your clothes off and dance around with your arms up, DO NOT DO IT!! THIS IS A SCAM!! They only want to see you naked.

I wish I'd gotten this yesterday. I feel so stupid.......

OC Violations

In my short ride out of Town it was clear to see several violations, three of which I was able to catch on camera. We sure do need someone from OC on Salisbury News. I know I could spend a day there and walk away with a thousand pictures.

Anyone interested?

The Chuck Campbell Fundraiser At Seacrets

Hundreds turned out for a Fundraiser for Chuck Campbell at Seacrets and enjoyed three fantastic Bands. My old friend Scotty has a new Band called OC Loud Love. Folks, anyone who was at Seacrets last night was absolutely blown away by this Group. The drumming was a show in itself, seriously. Go to their Website and check them out.

We're not privy to how much was raised yesterday for Chuck Campbell but the event was a blast and it was great to see Chuck having a good time. Please keep Chuck in your thoughts and prayers and hopefully sooner than later we'll be able to help Chuck get that new set of lungs and live a productive life in good health.