WBI Press Release

INCIDENT: Attempted Murder/Rape DATE: June 20, 2009 LOCATION: Farmers Market Road NARRATIVE: On June 20, 2009 at 0653 hours the Wicomico Sheriffs Office received a call for subjects yelling on Farmers Market Lane. Deputies along with MSP Troopers and Officers from Fruitland and Salisbury responded and located the victim on the side on the road. She was in and out of consciousness. EMS from Salisbury responded to treat and transport the victim. She was taken to PRMC and later to Shock Trauma. She is in critical condition.

The suspect was pursued from the scene. With the help of citizens giving police updates and sighting information, the suspect was apprehended without further incident. At the time of this release the suspect was being processed and his bond was not known.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WBI at 410-548-4898 or Crimesolvers at 410-548-1776.

ACCUSED*: Burton, William Edward W/M 40 yoa from Salisbury
CHARGES:
Attempted First Degree Murder
Rape First Degree
First Degree Assault

MSP Wicomico Bureau of Investigation
DATE: June 20, 2009 TIME: 1355 Hours


Wicomico
Bureau of Investigation

NEED I SAY MORE?

Fernando Guerrero knocked his opponent to the floor twice last night. The second time was enough. This guy thought he was in La La Land when he attempted to get up.

We'll have more to come later but Fernando got a 2nd Round TKO and if you missed it, you missed 6 great fights.

The Future In School

Questions And Answers From AARP Forum

Q: Where can men over the age of 60 find younger, sexy women who are interested in them?
A: Try a bookstore under fiction.

Q: What can a man do while his wife is going through menopause?
A: Keep busy. If you're handy with tools, you can finish the basement. When you're done you'll have a place to live.

Q: Someone has told me that menopause is mentioned in the bible. Is that true? Where can it be found?
A: Yes. Matthew 14:92: "And Mary rode Joseph's ass all the way to Egypt ."

Q: How can you increase the heart rate of your 60-plus year old husband?
A: Tell him you're pregnant.

Q: How can you avoid that terrible curse of the elderly wrinkles?
A: Take off your glasses.

Q: Seriously! What can I do for these Crow's feet and all those wrinkles on my face?
A: Go braless. It will usually pull them out.

Q: Why should 60-plus year old people use valet parking?
A: Valets don't forget where they park your car.

Q: Is it common for 60-plus year olds to have problems with short term memory storage?
A: Storing memory is not a problem, Retrieving it is the problem.

Q: As people age, do they sleep more soundly?
A: Yes, but usually in the afternoon.

Q: Where should 60-plus year olds look for eye glasses?
A: On their foreheads.

Q: What is the most common remark made by 60-plus year olds when they enter antique stores?
A: "Gosh, I remember these!"

Sundown On The Marshy Hope 6 18 09

A SIGN POSTED IN A WHITING, INDIANA

A SIGN POSTED IN A WHITING, INDIANA


BUSINESS FRONT WINDOW


'WE WOULD RATHER
DO BUSINESS WITH
1000 AL QAEDA TERRORISTS
THAN WITH ONE SINGLE AMERICAN SOLDIER!'

This sign was prominently displayed in the window of a business in Whiting, Indiana . You are probably outraged at the thought of such an inflammatory statement. However, we are a society which holds Freedom of Speech as perhaps our greatest liberty.

And after all, it is just a sign.
You may ask what kind of business would dare post such a sign.



Answer:
Owens Funeral Home
Who said FUNERAL DIRECTORS have no sense of humor!

You gotta love it!
God Bless America

Old West Steakhouse

"Joe

Thought maybe you could bring this to the attention of some of your viewers.

Tonight, my wife and my inlaws went to dinner at Old West Steakhouse on Beaglin Park Dr. in Salisbury. We had three children with us as well. The kids all had chicken tender meals, which were fine and tasty. However all 4 adults ordered the "Old West Special" sirloin steaks. When our food arrived, we all noticed a foul odor coming from the food. My inlaws began cutting their steaks and took a bite and the steaks did not taste right to them. My wife and i both cut our steaks and the odor was horrible. The meat was obviously bad when it was cooked. Our food was sent back and the waitress explained, that they buy those steaks in packages and the package may have had a hole in it and went bad.

The manager/owner then came out after our food was sent back and asked if he could give us prime rib instead of steak, with the kids already eating, we all agreed that was fine. He then proceeded to tell me, how the steaks are aged for 25 days before being cooked (which is completely different than what the waitress said). I know steak and i know that the steaks were bad before being cooked. He pretty much laughed in our face as i told him they were bad and he knew it. At the same time a few friends of ours were in there and they said there steaks were not good either.

The prime rib was delivered and was "ok", not what either of us wanted, but it beat going somewhere else. When our check was borught to our table, it was for full price. My wife asked if we should get some sort of deduction for our inconvenience. When the waitress went to ask the manager/owner, he came out and very rudely told us, he give us a product in exchange for the bad steaks.He also told us that the steaks we ordered were not good steaks anyway. He never once apologized and i told him i would never be back to his restraunt, and that i would make sure people know he is serving bad food. He was the most arogant individual i have met, as he laughed at us and acted as if he did not care.

I have ate there numerous times in the past and enjoyed their steaks, however after tonight..I will never be back."

Historic Moments by George Chevallier

The Sunday Ride

(The picture above of the 1934 Ford is from a brochure my father picked up at a Ford dealer in Buffalo, NY in 1934 back in the days when the appearance of the new year models was a big event.)

From the beginning of the era when most families owned an automobile, there was born a family tradition known as “the Sunday ride”.

I remember my mother telling me about the rides she had when she was young. She usually carried a friend with her and, for them to see as much as they did in one afternoon, was a marvel of the time. This would have been in the 1920’s and before the Great Depression, so things were booming around the Eastern Shore. This Sunday afternoon activity was to continue until about 1954 for most Americans. By this time, there were so many more activities available to the average American family to occupy their Sunday afternoons. Things such as organized sports leagues, more traffic on the road and last, but not least, television became much more attractive to people than “just riding around in the car” until 3:30 when the “good programs” would be playing on the radio. But, before all this, the chance to get away from it all and see wondrous sights in the country was the absolute best thing to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Of course, there was always a down side and that is where I contributed to our weekly family outing in the 1940’s. I had two great fears and never let my Dad have that nice, peaceful ride. I was forever asking if he really knew where we were and did we have enough gas to get home. I don’t know why these concerned me to the extent that it did. He never got lost and never ran out of gas, but I persisted in asking these questions on a regular basis. Everyone else enjoyed the scenery, the farm animals and the new development taking place in and around Salisbury. After a while, they just learned to ignore the five year old nervous wreck in the back seat. Eventually, I learned how to read the gas gauge and a map and never had the problem again.

Three Years Ago Today

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4th of July In Furnace Town

SNOW HILL, MD. Come join Furnace Town Living History Museum for a day of community fun and patriotism on the 4th of July. This year, celebrate America’s birthday in a traditional 19th Century fashion. This is sure to be a fun filled day for the whole family! Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under the Patriot’s Pavilion. Then walk over to the Old Nazareth Church from 12:00-2:00 to enjoy the sounds of the Royal Oak Musicians, an acoustic folk group, as they perform traditional and contemporary folk music as well as waterman’s shanties. Play traditional games, such as the Games of Graces and Bean Bag Toss. Do arts and crafts, like weaving red, white, and blue yarn on a loom. Stay and hear our Crier read from the Declaration of Independence. Learn about the history of the Fourth of July and some of its symbols, like the variations of the American flag over the years. Walk our grounds and visit our artisans...and so much more! The festivities begin at 11:00 and last until 3:00. A fun filled day for all guaranteed!

Also, what says America like apple pie? So bring in your pies and let us be the judge of who has the best pie around. It does not have to be apple, we also like blueberry, peach, cherry...well, you get the idea (please, NO cream pies). No pre-registration necessary to enter our pie contest. Winner will be judged by three lucky visitors, picked at random on the fourth. All entries must be at the Visitor’s Center at Furnace Town no later than 1:00 on July 4, and must include entrant’s name, phone number, and recipe. A grand prize will be awarded.

Furnace Town’s daily admission of $5.00 adults/ $4.50 over 60 or AAA/ $3.00 age 2 -13 includes all activities. Show a Military ID, and get in for free. Contact Furnace Town at 410-632-2032 and visit us at www.furnacetown.com

Former Director Of The Now–Defunct “Slam Dunk To The Beach Tournament” Arrested For Stalking

Suspect(s): Robert F. Jacobs, 52, Milford , DE

State Police Detective from Troop 4 in Georgetown have arrested Jacobs on Friday afternoon, June 19, 2009 after a month long investigation.

Trooper were called in to investigate after letters were sent to the Cape Henlopen School District accusing a teacher of inappropriate misconduct with students. The letters continued not only to the school district but also to Wesley College in Dover accusing a coach of similar misconduct. In addition letters were sent to legislative hall accusing a department secretary in similar behavior. The letters were not only sent to the three places of employment but to the civic association where the Wesley Coach resided.

State police began working with Dover Police and a common theme developed during the investigation. All three individuals, who were accused of the misconduct , were once involved with the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association. The organization was formerly known as the Delaware Scholastic Secondary Athletic Association. This organization oversaw the “Slam Dunk to the Beach Tournament” which Jacobs was the director. The name signed to the letters appeared to be fictitious. As troopers traced the origin of the letters they discovered evidence linking Jacobs to the letters.

Troopers executed a search warrant at Jacobs’ Milford home and seized his computer. A forensic examination was performed on the computer which revealed additional evidence implicating Jacobs’ involvement.

Jacobs had been director of the Slam Dunk to the Beach high school basketball tournament, which once drew some of the nation's best prep players to Sussex County. Jacobs received several hundred thousand dollars in state grants to hold the annual tournament.

Jacobs dropped out of sight after canceling the 2004 Slam Dunk tournament, citing health issues.

An indictment alleges that Jacobs forged signatures and cashed checks totaling more than 65-thousand dollars from a Slam Dunk account.

He was charged with one count of theft over $50,000 and 12 counts of forgery in Kent County Superior Court. He fled to Miami, Florida and eluded capture for a few years until US Marshals caught up with him. He eventually struck a deal with prosecutors and was sentenced to two years in prison.

The three victims that Jacobs targeted had involvement in bring to light the misappropriations of funds.

On Friday June 19, 2009 Jacobs was charged with 3 counts of stalking. He was arraigned and committed to the Department of Correction in default of $9,000 cash bail.

BREAKING NEWS!!!!

Salisbury An Also Ran In All-American City Finals

On Friday evening these nine towns or cities and one county were awarded the "All-American City" honor for 2009 by the National Civic League, following presentations by the finalists that were named earlier this year:

Phoenix, Arizona; Inglewood, California; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Somerville, Massachusetts; Albany, New York; Kinston, North Carolina; Statesville, North Carolina; Caroline County, Virginia; Richmond, Indiana and Witchita, Kansas.

Competing cities were judged on the merits of 1) three local projects that reflected outstanding collaboration, 2) a 10-minute, on-site presentation that showcased the projects and 3) a 10-minute, on-site question-and-answer segment. According to the National Civic League, each applicant and subsequent finalist completed a detailed award application documenting three community projects that address local challenges such as job creation/economic development, environmental sustainability, neighborhood revitalization and disaster recovery.

The All America City designation by the National Civic League was created 60 years ago. Each year for the past several years, two dozen or so communities from across the country have been selected as finalists based on the hundreds of award applications received each year by the NCL.

Salisbury and two other Maryland towns, Pocomoke City and Rockville, were among the finalists.