What a cool day for Salisbury News. Not only have we had one of the biggest Friday's we've ever had, we've topped more than 400 comments in one day and that's pretty darned cool!
I did speak with County Executive Rick Pollitt and he did tell me he was going to spend some additional time tomorrow looking at the Posts and comments on County issues, so be sure to let them know how you feel. He was excited to hear some of the new ideas I shared with him over the phone and nothing seems to be set in stone.
Anyhow, thanks for yet another great day/week. Don't forget, tomorrow brings Historical Comments by George Chevalier at 9:00 AM. There will be plenty of Posts for the day, so it won't be as slow as a typical Saturday.
If you haven't read GA Harrison's Post about the Daily Times, GO HERE and take a look at it. It's very well written and unlike the Daily Rag, it's full of facts and truth. By the way, this makes the 60th Post in ONE DAY on Salisbury News. Does the Daily Times have that many articles in one day? Well, for a small time Blog I'd say we're giving them one hell of a run for the money, (FREE).
Oh, I also heard each and every comment on the Daily Rag was removed on the Campbell story. ROTFLMAO! Thanks for showing them that TWO can play that same game of removing comments. If JT, LC, MD, GC, BT, AW, JR & others want to play that game, well, we'll just make the Daily Times On Line worthless.
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Friday, September 11, 2009
MIKULSKI, CARDIN ANNOUNCE $50,000 FOR PRINCESS ANNE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.) announced today that the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded a $50,000 USDA Rural Development grant to replace old, worn emergency equipment with safer, up-to-date gear that will provide a greater level of protection for volunteer firemen and first responders.
“I know how important this funding is to Maryland communities – often it’s the difference between life and death. If you are willing to put your life on the line every day, you should never feel short-changed by your government,” Senator Mikulski said. “I am proud to fight for federal investments like this one which will enable the brave men and women at the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company to have the equipment they need when they need it. Maryland’s first responders can count on me to provide federal funding for the equipment, training and services they need and deserve.”
“First responders are on the front lines every day, keeping our families and our neighborhoods safe from harm. I thank these brave men and women for their continuing service and sense of duty to our community,” said Senator Cardin. “I am proud to support federal investment in the Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Co. so that it will have the equipment and resources needed to keep the community safe.”
The Princess Anne Volunteer Fire Company will use the funding to purchase a brush truck, skid unit, and other firefighting equipment.
The Rural Development grant program was created to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. The program helps support essential services and infrastructure improvements, and promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools.
ACORN Watch: Census Bureau Cuts Ties;
Update: Census letter added
It’s a start!
FNC’s Major Garrett reports on Twitter that the U.S. Census Bureau has cut all ties to ACORN, which had been named a Census data collection partner for the 2010 Census.
Census director Robert Groves, an ACORN-approved nominee, reportedly sent a letter to the racketeers today in the wake of Big Government’s videotaped stings in Baltimore and DC.
Now, on to a full investigation of the ACORN Housing Corporation, CSI, CCI, Project Vote and the Obama campaign.
No more taxpayer funding for this corrupt racket.
Cut ‘em all off NOW.
Repeat after me: ACORN is a criminal enterprise.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) today applauded U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves’ decision to terminate its partnership with ACORN in conducting the 2010 Census: “ACORN had no business working on the Census. ACORN’s partisan election efforts and its involvement in criminal conduct rightly disqualified it from working on the non-partisan mission of the Census to accurately and honestly count the U.S. population,” said Rep. Issa. “Had ACORN been allowed to submit fraudulent information to the Census, it could have changed the boundaries of Congressional districts and altered Federal funding decisions to states and local communities. I applaud Census Bureau Director Robert Groves for making this independent decision following mounting evidence of wrongdoing by ACORN.”
Here’s the PDF of the Census Director’s letter to ACORN’s Maude Hurd.
Takeaway quotes from letter: “Over the last several months, through ongoing communication with our regional offices, it is clear that ACORN’s affiliation with 2010 Census promotion has caused sufficient concern in the general public, has ineed become a distraction from our mission, and may even become a discouragement to public cooperation, negatively impacting 2010 Census efforts. While not decisive factors in this decision, recent events concerning several local offices of ACORN have added to the worsening negative perceptions of ACORN and its affiliation with our partnership efforts.”
Bottom line: “We no longer have confidence that our national partnership agreement is being effectively managed through your offices.”
Source
It’s a start!
FNC’s Major Garrett reports on Twitter that the U.S. Census Bureau has cut all ties to ACORN, which had been named a Census data collection partner for the 2010 Census.
Census director Robert Groves, an ACORN-approved nominee, reportedly sent a letter to the racketeers today in the wake of Big Government’s videotaped stings in Baltimore and DC.
Now, on to a full investigation of the ACORN Housing Corporation, CSI, CCI, Project Vote and the Obama campaign.
No more taxpayer funding for this corrupt racket.
Cut ‘em all off NOW.
Repeat after me: ACORN is a criminal enterprise.
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) today applauded U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert Groves’ decision to terminate its partnership with ACORN in conducting the 2010 Census: “ACORN had no business working on the Census. ACORN’s partisan election efforts and its involvement in criminal conduct rightly disqualified it from working on the non-partisan mission of the Census to accurately and honestly count the U.S. population,” said Rep. Issa. “Had ACORN been allowed to submit fraudulent information to the Census, it could have changed the boundaries of Congressional districts and altered Federal funding decisions to states and local communities. I applaud Census Bureau Director Robert Groves for making this independent decision following mounting evidence of wrongdoing by ACORN.”
Here’s the PDF of the Census Director’s letter to ACORN’s Maude Hurd.
Takeaway quotes from letter: “Over the last several months, through ongoing communication with our regional offices, it is clear that ACORN’s affiliation with 2010 Census promotion has caused sufficient concern in the general public, has ineed become a distraction from our mission, and may even become a discouragement to public cooperation, negatively impacting 2010 Census efforts. While not decisive factors in this decision, recent events concerning several local offices of ACORN have added to the worsening negative perceptions of ACORN and its affiliation with our partnership efforts.”
Bottom line: “We no longer have confidence that our national partnership agreement is being effectively managed through your offices.”
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State's Attorney Considers Prosecuting ACORN Video Posters
The activist group ACORN has fired two employees of its Baltimore office who were seen on hidden-camera video giving advice to a man posing as a pimp and a woman posing as a prostitute.
Fox News broadcast excerpts Thursday from the video. The man and woman ask about buying a house and how to account on tax forms for the woman's income. An ACORN employee advises the woman to list her occupation as "performance artist."
Maryland ACORN board member Margaret Williams says in a statement that the employees "did not meet ACORN's standards of professionalism."
ACORN spokeswoman Sonja Merchant-Jones told WBAL-TV that she believes the video may have been altered to make the organization look bad.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH WBAL-TV VIDEO.
The statement also says the video was an "attempt to smear ACORN" and that undercover teams attempted similar stunts in at least three other ACORN offices.
Williams said no tax returns were filed and no assistance was provided.
ACORN stands for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now.
The Baltimore city state's attorney is considering prosecuting those responsible for taping the ACORN employees on charges that they violated Maryland's wiretap laws.
The Maryland state prosecutor's office went after Linda Tripp in the 1990s on two wiretap charges. Tripp was accused of illegally taping a phone conversation with Monica Lewinski about her relationship with then-President Bill Clinton and disclosing the conversation to Newsweek. Prosecutors decided to drop the case when Lewinski's testimony was suppressed.
The video was shot by film maker James O'Keefe, who posed as a pimp who said he was going to run for Congress. The video also featured a 20 year old woman who posed as a woman named "Kenya."
The video appears both on You Tube and on the Web site of Andrew Breitbart, a columnist for the Washington Times and Drudge Report.
Source Click on this Source link to read more.
Daily Times Lies About TapeGate
Bias is now too passe for the folks over at the Daily Times. Making up stories out of whole cloth and openly colluding with the Barrie Comegys party, including SPD chief Allan Webster are now the rule of the day.
Historically, reporters like Laura D’Allesandro weren’t bold enough to simply make thinks up. Instead, they resorted to simply taking any quote from a Barrie Tilghman or Allan Webster and treat it as truth (even if they had proof of a lie). At least they could claim they were “just reporting the news”.
Now D’Alessandro has openly chosen sides in a war for the soul of Salisbury. She sides with the Barrie Comegys party.
Are we surprised? No. However, I am a little shocked that the Daily Times would print a manufactured story that is so easily disproven.
ACORN Washington, D.C. Child Prostitution Investigation
Undercover investigation at ACORN in Washington, DC.
Wicomico County Poll
Pay Cuts vs. Furlough
While the County Executive would like to present pay cuts, some wonder if this is fair. Would you rather work for less pay per hour, (in other words, work yet not get paid for it) or would you rather just have a few days off and enjoy yourself.
My proposal of furlough days isn't even being considered at the moment but your comments could change that.
Here's some additional ideas for Mr. Pollitt & Mr. Cannon to consider. Heck, the Governor should also consider this for the entire state. Mind you, it may not be popular but I can assure you of one thing, it's not a bad idea.
Look at Teachers getting off two months out of the year. The County used to work "most" of their employees on a 35 hour a week plan. GO BACK TO IT for starters. If County Employees want to keep their jobs, they'll not have an issue going back to what used to be. This will save millions of dollars right off the get go.
Now, here's a more creative idea. Granted, I'd only recommend this IF the State makes more major cut backs.
Go to a system where 50% of your staff in each department is furloughed 2 weeks out of the year, period. HOWEVER, make the two weeks work like this. 50% of one department is off during the Christmas Holiday and the other 50% is off during the summer.
This would make it very easy for these people to find work when the most jobs are available, should they choose to work elsewhere and not really lose the two weeks of pay. I'm confident businesses like Boscove's would love to employ quite a few of these people and make arrangements with the County, just as an example. Summer jobs in Ocean City could also be a plus.
The entire idea is to keep everyone working without having to lay people off. Give Officers an opportunity to use their skills elsewhere when the demand is the highest, or anyone else for that matter.
Anyhow, I'm more for the furlough idea because, (believe it or not) it's fair. Taking money out of each employees pocket and punishing them for bad decisions made by the Governor all the way down to the County Executive, or the economy, (if you want to look at it that way) is just plain wrong.
I know our Contributor GA Harrison believes in simply cutting jobs and I don't disagree with him. However, right now there are some options I believe could work out for everyone. I also believe Americans have become so spoiled that they don't think ANY of this is fair. Well, welcome to the real world. Democrats have been playing with credit for far too long and now it's come back to bite them in the butt and if you think times are bad now, wait till you see where we're at in two years, seriously.
So please consider these ideas and let us know if you'd rather take the pay cut or a furlough program. I'd also enjoy hearing what you think of my other ideas and or add to it and let's see if we can't come up with some reasonable solutions before the County Council puts it on the table this Tuesday.
Swing Dance TONIGHT At River High In Dagsboro
Greetings,
Wow! What a surprise...........our good friends (Fox and Company) will be playing live music tonight at our Swing dance. So, if the rain has cancelled your outside activities, come to Indian River High School on Armory Road in Dagsboro tonight. The dance is open to all and begins at 7:30pm. For only $5 per person you can enjoy good company, great music, and lots of dancing. Look for us in the auditorium, which has a beautiful wooden dance floor. For more on the location, access www.bgdance.net.
Sue Goschen
Wow! What a surprise...........our good friends (Fox and Company) will be playing live music tonight at our Swing dance. So, if the rain has cancelled your outside activities, come to Indian River High School on Armory Road in Dagsboro tonight. The dance is open to all and begins at 7:30pm. For only $5 per person you can enjoy good company, great music, and lots of dancing. Look for us in the auditorium, which has a beautiful wooden dance floor. For more on the location, access www.bgdance.net.
Sue Goschen
Suspect Shot By Homeowner During Burglary
Location: 19000 Bee Jay Lane, Lewes, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Thursday September 10, 2009 6:20 p.m.
Suspect(s):
Paul L. Spencer, 43, Lincoln, DE
Gregory B. Stewart, 49, Lincoln
Resume:
State police have arrested two Lincoln men after one was shot and the other was cut after they broke into the home of a 74 old-old man.
On Thursday, 09/10/09 just after 6:20 p.m. a 74 year-old man arrived at his home located in the 19000 block of Bee Jay Lane. The homeowner found an unoccupied SUV near his driveway. The homeowner observed the side door to his home open, which he had previously secured. He walked to the front of his residence and found his front door kicked in. As the homeowner walked back to the side door he observed Spencer and Stewart.
Spencer and Stewart approached the homeowner at the side door, advised him that they were “looking to purchase a dump truck,” and attempted to make entry into his home. The 74 year old homeowner told them to leave his property. However, they continued toward him. Spencer managed to enter the threshold and grabbed a landscaping tool and threatened the homeowner. The homeowner retrieved a machete/lopper from next to the door and swung it at Spencer and struck him several times on his right forearm and hand. Both suspects continued toward the homeowner, which caused him to fire two .25 caliber rounds from a handgun. One of the bullets struck Stewart in his abdomen.
Both subjects fled the victim’s residence. A short time later, Stewart was driven to Milford Hospital where he was admitted for a gunshot wound. Spencer was located and arrested at his residence in Lincoln a short time thereafter. Stewart was listed in stable condition.
Spencer was arrested for Burglary 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, Menacing, Criminal Mischief. He was committed to SCI. Spencer was treated for lacerations to the right arm. Warrants for the same charges are on file for Stewart
The 74 year-old homeowner was not injured.
Editors Note: That's what I'm talking about! Kudos to this property owner. You'll received the exact same welcome in this Sussex County Home as well.
Date of Occurrence: Thursday September 10, 2009 6:20 p.m.
Suspect(s):
Paul L. Spencer, 43, Lincoln, DE
Gregory B. Stewart, 49, Lincoln
Resume:
State police have arrested two Lincoln men after one was shot and the other was cut after they broke into the home of a 74 old-old man.
On Thursday, 09/10/09 just after 6:20 p.m. a 74 year-old man arrived at his home located in the 19000 block of Bee Jay Lane. The homeowner found an unoccupied SUV near his driveway. The homeowner observed the side door to his home open, which he had previously secured. He walked to the front of his residence and found his front door kicked in. As the homeowner walked back to the side door he observed Spencer and Stewart.
Spencer and Stewart approached the homeowner at the side door, advised him that they were “looking to purchase a dump truck,” and attempted to make entry into his home. The 74 year old homeowner told them to leave his property. However, they continued toward him. Spencer managed to enter the threshold and grabbed a landscaping tool and threatened the homeowner. The homeowner retrieved a machete/lopper from next to the door and swung it at Spencer and struck him several times on his right forearm and hand. Both suspects continued toward the homeowner, which caused him to fire two .25 caliber rounds from a handgun. One of the bullets struck Stewart in his abdomen.
Both subjects fled the victim’s residence. A short time later, Stewart was driven to Milford Hospital where he was admitted for a gunshot wound. Spencer was located and arrested at his residence in Lincoln a short time thereafter. Stewart was listed in stable condition.
Spencer was arrested for Burglary 2nd, Conspiracy 2nd, Menacing, Criminal Mischief. He was committed to SCI. Spencer was treated for lacerations to the right arm. Warrants for the same charges are on file for Stewart
The 74 year-old homeowner was not injured.
Editors Note: That's what I'm talking about! Kudos to this property owner. You'll received the exact same welcome in this Sussex County Home as well.
Fatal Motor Vehicle Collision In Snow Hill
Time: September 11, 2009
Case #: 09-96-006232
Location: S/B Rt 113 @ Public Landing Rd, Snow Hill, Wo. Co., MD
Vehicle # 1- 1994 Chevrolet Lumina-
Driver- Norman Ayres, 68 years old, Snow Hill, MD
Vehicle # 2- 2008 Cadillac STS Passenger Car
Driver- Graham Wheeler- 85 Years Old, Hampton, VA
Front Passenger- Grace Wheeler- 84 years old, Hampton, VA
Narrative:
On 09-11-2009, at approximately 1111 hours, The Maryland State Police, Berlin barrack was dispatched to the intersection of US Rt. 113 at Public Landing Rd, Snow Hill, Wo. Co., MD, regarding a Motor Vehicle Collision with Entrapment.
Preliminary Investigation revealed that a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina driven by Norman Ayres, (Snow Hill, MD) was traveling W/B on Public Landing Rd, approaching the intersection of Rt 113.
A 2008 Cadillac Passenger Car being driven by Graham Wheeler, (Hampton, VA) was traveling S/ B on US Rt 113.
The Chevrolet Lumina operated by Mr. Ayres failed to stop & yield the right away to the 2008 Cadillac.
As a result of the collision, Mr. Norman Ayres was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The occupants from the second vehicle were transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center by Snow Hill Fire- EMS Department.
The Maryland State Police is continuing their Investigation.
UPDATE: The two passengers from the second vehicle, Graham and
Grace Wheeler, were transported to PRMC with NON Life Threatening Injuries.
Some Say Cut Local Programs & Facilities
OK, I believe some people have made a good point. Let's add to this discussion those places in which you feel the City/County can cut or close. I mean, if you're going to bring it up, let's finish it.
You can't close the WWTP but you could close the Zoo, just as an example. Come on, start spitting them out and let's see who agrees and who disagrees. Explain why certain facilities should be closed and or why they should stay open. This should get quite interesting as well.
Someone mentioned the Visitors Center. Put them all out there and see what the citizens want.
Federal Deficit Hits $1.38 Trillion In August
U.S. deficit climbs into record territory for first 11 months
WASHINGTON - The federal deficit surged higher into record territory in August, hitting $1.38 trillion with one month left in the budget year.
The soaring deficits have raised worries about the willingness of foreigners to keep purchasing Treasury debt. The Chinese, now the largest foreign owners of U.S. Treasury securities, have expressed concerns about runaway deficits. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and other administration officials have sought to address those concerns by insisting that once the recession is over and the financial system is stabilized, the administration will move forcefully to get the deficits under control.
However, Republican critics contend the administration does not have a credible plan to address future deficits. Private economists worry the country could face the grim prospect of seeing interest rates soar in future years and the dollar weaken as foreigners dump their U.S. holdings.
GO HERE to read more.
Three Arrested For Home Invasion
Location: 100 block of Pom Run Drive, Smyrna, Kent County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 at approximately 10:10 p.m.
Suspect(s):
Dustin Shaner, 22, Clayton, DE
Andrew Volkert, 21, Dover, DE
Jamal Dorsey, 22, Clayton, DE
Delaware State Police have arrested three men for their involvement in a home invasion that occurred outside of Smyrna.
The incident occurred just after 10 p.m. on the Wednesday when Volkert knocked on the door of a 69 year-old male. When the male victim answered the door Volkert asked the victim to help him look for his dog. The victim felt uncomfortable with the request and told Volkert that he would not help. Volkert returned to the victim’s home several minutes later and asked the victim if he could barrow a flashlight. The victim then advised Volkert to get off his property. Later in the early morning at approximately 3:20 a.m. the victim heard banging. When the victim checked on the locked door and saw two subjects getting ready to enter the home. The victim grabbed a bat and began yelling. The subjects fled the scene.
The victim was able to give police a description of the fleeing vehicle. At approximately 4 a.m. Clayton Police observed a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved and stopped the car in Clayton.
The three suspects were taken into custody and police found evidence in the car linking them to the home invasion.
The three were charged with attempted robbery, conspiracy and wearing a disguise during a felony.
Troopers believe the motivation for the attempted robbery was to take the victim’s medication.
President Obama’s Speech On Health Care Ignores The Facts
Maryland Republican PartyAnnapolis, MD – To paraphrase President Reagan – there he goes again. On Wednesday night President Obama took to the microphone in an attempt to gain support for his failing, Washington-run health-care experiment on America. “The President is a great speaker, but I question his grasp of the facts,” said Dr. Jim Pelura, Chairman of the Maryland Republican Party.
“He called for the effort to be bipartisan yet according to House Republican Leader Boehner, the GOP had not been invited to the White House to discuss health care since the end of April.”
“He said doctors are for the bill, yet the 14 Republican doctors in the House and Senate all oppose Obama’s plan. In addition, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons joined other medical groups in opposing the legislation.”
“He said it would cut costs and save money, yet the Director of the Congressional Budget Office said, ‘President Obama’s plan to expand health coverage to the uninsured is likely to dig the nation deeper into debt.’ Maryland families wouldn’t fare any better. An overhaul plan from Democrat Max Baucus, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, calls for stiff penalties, up to
$3,800.00 for everyone that does not buy health insurance.”
Maryland Republican Delegate Ron George added, “Obama does not understand all the elements needed to make Health Care successful. He is all about ideas with no economic reality. Marylanders need a more patient-centered approach. Let’s bring in competition and allow the sale of insurance plans across state lines. That is the best regulator of price and service. Let’s allow employees to buy a portable plan that they can take with them no matter what job they are in.”
“He called for the effort to be bipartisan yet according to House Republican Leader Boehner, the GOP had not been invited to the White House to discuss health care since the end of April.”
“He said doctors are for the bill, yet the 14 Republican doctors in the House and Senate all oppose Obama’s plan. In addition, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons joined other medical groups in opposing the legislation.”
“He said it would cut costs and save money, yet the Director of the Congressional Budget Office said, ‘President Obama’s plan to expand health coverage to the uninsured is likely to dig the nation deeper into debt.’ Maryland families wouldn’t fare any better. An overhaul plan from Democrat Max Baucus, Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, calls for stiff penalties, up to
$3,800.00 for everyone that does not buy health insurance.”
Maryland Republican Delegate Ron George added, “Obama does not understand all the elements needed to make Health Care successful. He is all about ideas with no economic reality. Marylanders need a more patient-centered approach. Let’s bring in competition and allow the sale of insurance plans across state lines. That is the best regulator of price and service. Let’s allow employees to buy a portable plan that they can take with them no matter what job they are in.”
Let's Get Something Very Clear Here
Wicomico County has already stated that things are so bad RIGHT NOW that we will NOT feel the impact of TODAY until 2012.
OK, each and every one of you had better understand that statement VERY CLEAR. Do you understand what that means? Allow me to explain, for those of you who just don't realize how bad a pickle we're already in.
Income tax, property tax, EVERYTHING is on the decline. With the loss of jobs, with the reduction of property value, EVERYTHING will go DOWN, which means you will lose jobs, period. It means you will lose services.
I saw County Executive Pollitt on TV yesterday expressing his concern towards the loss of quality of life and services in Wicomico County as the Governor reduces funding. The Governor has already hinted there may be a $100,000,000.00 to $200,000,000.00 reduction in the budget AGAIN this year. I don't know about you Folks but I'm wondering just two things here.
Did someone or a bunch of people start winning the Lottery week after week putting the State in the hole with losses, I think not. My second thought is, if you raised the Sales Tax from 5% to 6%, where did all that money go too?
Anyhow, that's besides the point. My message in this Post is, if YOU think the County is NOT going to start laying people off in the near future, you're wrong! There's nowhere else to go. As much as it may pain people, my earlier Poll Post is vital as to who will get what and when.
I understand that many of the County Employees work during the day and do not have access to a computer during the day but believe me when I tell you, if you feel strongly one way or the other, you better get on here and voice your thoughts because I'm confident the County Executive AND Council are paying close attention to this Poll.
I just want to make it very clear to all of you, there will be job losses and there will be the loss of some services. These are harder times than our government wants you to know but let me assure you, (like I've been saying for years) put on that seat belt because the warnings are there and it's going to be a very rough ride. I will move the Poll Post to the top a little later today to make sure everyone recognizes it and says their peace.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Burglary Arrest
Date of Incident: 7 September 2009
Location: 500 Block of Main Street, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: 1. Kimberly Ann Hockman, 36, Parsonsburg, MD
2. Brain Allen Hockman, 38, Princess Anne, MD
Narrative: On 16 August 2009, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the thefts of tools from a vehicle in Mardela Springs, MD. The investigation revealed that power tools were taken from a vehicle sometime during the previous few days. During the deputy’s investigation, two of the stolen items, two power drill sets, were located at a pawn shop near Fruitland, MD. According to the pawn records, the deputy discovered that on 19 August, a subject identified as Kimberly Hockman exchanged the drills at the pawn shop for cash. The owner of the drills came to the pawn shop, identified and reclaimed his property.
The investigating deputy located Kimberly Hockman and she admitted to selling the items at the pawn shop. She identified Brian Hockman as being complicit in the incident as he gave the items to her to pawn. The investigating deputy obtained warrants for the arrest of both Kimberly Hockman and Brian Hockman. The deputy arrested Kimberly on 29 August and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, she was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
As of this Press Release, WCSO personnel have not been able to locate Brian Hockman. He is a white male, 38 YOA, 6’3" and 197lbs. We are asking anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Brian Hockman to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4890 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Charges: Theft over $500
Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 4 September 2009
Location: 1000 block of East Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Terrace L. Mason, 24, Fruitland, MD
Narrative: On 4 September 2009 at 11:52 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for a subject trespassing inside an apartment in the 1000 block of East Road in Salisbury, MD. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident who identified the trespasser as Terrace L. Mason of Fruitland, MD. While speaking with the resident, she also informed the deputy that she believed Mason had concealed a handgun in a pile of clothes inside a bedroom. The deputy observed the resident while she emptied the laundry basket where she believed the handgun was hidden. Instead of a handgun, the resident produced a digital scale and a baggie containing what the deputy recognized as crack cocaine. It was determined through the deputy’s investigation that Mason had hid the drugs and the scale in the laundry.
The deputy placed Mason under arrest and transported Mason to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Mason was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $3,500.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Driving Suspended
Date of Incident: 7 September 2009
Location: Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Carlos A. Johnson, 38, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 7 September 2009 at 1:44 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Carlos Johnson for speeding on Nanticoke Road in the area of Willing Drive. Upon making contact with Johnson, the deputy discovered that he had no driver’s license in his possession. Upon further inquiry, the deputy discovered that not only was Johnson suspended, but that he was knowingly driving while suspended.
The deputy also learned that Johnson had seventeen previous failures to appear on his driving record. Consequently, the deputy placed Johnson under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Johnson was released on Personal Recognizance by the District Court Commissioner.
Charges: Driving While Suspended
Incident: Accidents
Date of Incident: 31 August 2009 – 7 September 2009
The following Motor Vehicle accidents were investigated by the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office:
31 Aug 2009 Jersey Road – Single vehicle, Property Damage only
1 Sep 2009 Rum Ridge Road – Single Vehicle, Property Damage only
2 Sep 2009 Naylor Mill Road – Two vehicles, Personal Injury
3 Sep 2009 Collins Wharf Road – Two Vehicles, Personal Injury
4 Sep 2009 Camden Avenue – Two Vehicles, Personal Injury
4 Sep 2009 Old Quantico Road – Single Vehicle, Property Damage only
4 Sep 2009 Bateman Street – Two Vehicles, Personal Injury
4 Sep 2009 Booth Street – Two Vehicles, Property Damage only, Hit and Run
5 Sep 2009 Connelly Mill Road – Single Vehicle, Property Damage only
6 Sep 2009 Waller Road – Single Vehicle, Personal Injury
Incident: Burglary Arrest
Date of Incident: 5 September 2009
Location: 32000 block of Melville Ct, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Male Juvenile, 15 YOA, Salisbury, MD
2. Male Juvenile, 15 YOA, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 5 September 2009 at 5:57 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported residential burglary in the 32000 block of Melville Court in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered the homeowner returned home just prior to calling the Sheriff’s Office to discover a suspect running from his garage. The homeowner managed to detain a second suspect who was standing in the driveway of the residence. During an interview of the suspect detained by the homeowner, the deputies learned the identity of the suspect seen running from the garage. The deputies then checked the neighborhood and located the second suspect in the rear of another house in the neighborhood.
Both subjects were discovered to be juveniles. Neither one had permission to be on the homeowner’s property nor enter the garage. Both juveniles were charged on a juvenile referral for burglary and released to a parent pending formal court action by the Department of Juvenile Services
Charges: Burglary 2nd degree
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On September 9, 2009 at approximately 11:34 am, Detectives from the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect for the armed robbery of Phillips Cleaners on September 3, 2009 and the armed robbery of the Donut Connection on September 4, 2009. The suspect was arrested on September 6 by Salisbury Officers for the armed robbery of a citizen. During this arrest, significant evidence was recovered by the arresting officers. Detectives were able to utilize this evidence to positively identify Barkley as the suspect responsible for the two (2) previous armed robberies. The suspect’s firearm was recovered and the investigations are continuing as to accomplices.
ARRESTED: Deandre Leon Barkley, 33 years of age Delmar, Maryland
CHARGES-Phillips Cleaners:
Armed Robbery
Robbery
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Handgun on person
Handgun use in a violent crime
Theft (under $ 500)
CHARGES-Donut Connection:
Armed Robbery
Robbery
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Handgun use in a violent crime
Handgun on a person
Handgun in a vehicle
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900031047/200900031191
On September 6, 2009 at approximately 12:51 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the two hundred (200) block of Washington Street for the report of an assault. Upon arrival officers met with a victim who advised that the below listed suspect, a family member, had threatened to burn her residence down during a domestic argument. It was found during the investigation of the incident that the suspect had responded to the residence then had engaged the victim in an argument. During the argument the suspect exposed himself then threatened to burn the residence.
ARRESTED: Daniel Nathan Elliott, 49 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Indecent exposure
Threat of arson
False statement to police officer
Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900031467
Debbie Campbell on WICO Morning Show
If you missed Councilwoman Campbell on Bill Reddish's morning show, here it is, in its entirety.
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Don’t Let Your Seats Disappear For David Copperfield’s ‘Grand Illusion’
(Salisbury, MD) David Copperfield will turn your dreams into reality during ‘Grand Illusion’ at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. Two showings will be offered on Thursday, October 22 at 5:30pm and 8:30pm. Tickets are available and range in price from $46 to $56 plus fees.
True to its title, ‘Grand Illusion’ is the logical and incredible evolution of this conjurer’s art. Copperfield’s goal in “Grand Illusion” is to take ones’ dreams (and maybe a few nightmares) and make them become reality using his state of the art wizardry. “For magic to be relevant,” explains Copperfield, “it has to evolve so it keeps up with, or even surpasses, the best film and theatre. In the cinema the audience watches the characters’ dreams come true.” “In ‘Grand Illusion,’ the audiences get to watch their dreams come true, live, before their very eyes and in three dimensions. What’s your Dream (or Nightmare)?
Tickets can be purchased online at http://newsletters.inacom-sby.net/clicktracker.php?cd=31421&ld=42&md=-1&ud=-1&url=http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/, by phone at 410-548-4911 or in person at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Box Office. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and is located at 500 Glen Avenue in Salisbury, MD.
David Copperfield's 'Grand Illusion' is the first of seven plays that are a part of the 2009-2010 Broadway in Salisbury season. Season Tickets are still available for the Broadway in Salisbury series, which also features: Tap Dogs (Tuesday, November 17), Rain A Beatles Tribute (Sunday, November 22), Hairspray (Wednesday, January 6), Cabaret (Saturday, February 6), Annie (Friday, March 12), An Evening with Bill Cosby (Sunday, May 9).Season tickets start as low as $144 and are available in several convenient package options. Purchasing a subscription package can save subscribers over $30 per seat versus buying individual tickets! For more information visit http://www.broadwayinsalisbury.com/.
Obamacare
These are two very important questions when it comes to healthcare and neither are being addressed.
Even the most liberal among us should be concerned and wondering why this is the case.
Even the most liberal among us should be concerned and wondering why this is the case.
Salisbury News Linked To The Washington Post Again
O'Malley's office Thursday said $30 million more will flow into the state for transit and other projects, including rehabilitating the Mondawmin Transit Center in Baltimore and the Maryland Transit Administration's aging bus maintenance facilities, and $13 million for highway safety, resurfacing, drainage and bridge improvements.
An anti-health-care reform bus tour is coming to Annapolis on Monday.
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In These Times, Seven County Council Members Are NOT Necessary
I brought this to the County Council's attention a long time ago. As soon as they voted to have a County Executive, I immediately stated, why 7 Council Members then?
While the County Executive is cutting corners, cut out TWO seats on the County Council. In fact, eliminate the At Large seats, (two). The Council is no longer a legislative body like it used to be, so having 7 members is a complete waste of time and money.
If the County removes two Members they would save quite a bit of money. $16,000.00 a year salary. Health and Life Insurance, (who knows how my that would come to, at least $10,000.00 a year each. Cell phones, fax machines, mileage reimbursement and lunches, (just off the top of my head). Multiply that times two and you save a minimum of $52,000.00 and let me assure you, it's a lot more than that.
I'd even bet that if it came to a vote, the entire Council would agree that this is reasonable. So, what do you think of that idea Folks?
BREAKING NEWS: Coast Guard Fires At Boat In Potomac
CNN is reporting that the Coast Guard has fired 10 rounds at a "suspicious vessel" in the Potomac River.
It was not immediately clear if the shots were warning shots or if they were shots directed at the boat.
A temporary restricted zone had been set up on the river due to the Pentagon 9/11 ceremony, according to CNN.
Our Health Care Will Change
Up until last week Obama used to promise that, when his “public option” becomes law, every American with a private healthcare plan would be able to keep his or her plan if he or she chooses to. However, over the last week or so, Obama has learned otherwise. Therefore, he has changed his rhetoric. The other night, in front of Congress, he stated his healthcare plan would not require you to change your private plan. He now realizes, given time, it will happen automatically!
Most Americans receive their healthcare plans through their employers. The employer, NOT the employee, is the one who chooses the plan. Therefore, if your employer opts for the “public option,” it will be your healthcare plan, whether you like it or not. With the job market as it is, you will have little to say about it. The question is: would your employer choose Obama’s “public option” for his employees?
Your employer will choose Obama’s “public option” if it is significantly cheaper than private health insurance. Obama has promised numerous times that his “public option” will less expensive and better than private health insurance. He can make it cheaper but he cannot make it better. Here is your problem: even if the “public option” makes the national deficit sky-rocket, Obama could make the “public option” very cheap for employers. All he has to do is subsidize it with taxpayer revenue. The other night on national television he promised not to do this. He insisted all funding for the “public option” will come from premiums paid by it members. You and I know that is ludicrous. During the first several months of the “public option,” its only members would be individuals who currently have no health insurance. Do you think, for a moment, they will be willing to pay a premium for Obama’s “public option?” If you do, you are definitely living in dreamland. Obama will have no choice but to subsidize his plan.
Is Obama likely to subsidize his “private option?” Well, let’s look at his record. With your money, Obama already has subsidized the banking industry, the auto industry and the home appliance industry. Obama even subsidized, with two billion dollars of your money, off-shore drilling by Brazil’s government-own petroleum company, Petrobros, which happens to be the world’s eighth largest global company! Why? I wonder how Al Gore and Green Peace feel about this one. Has ABC or NBC or CBS or MSNBC or CNN told you yet?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203863204574346610120524166.html
Now, do really think, for a second, Obama would deny his own government program of tax-payer subsidies?
It is looking like you will end up with the “public option.” The only question is--how long it will take. The government option will grow as fast as the government is able to process the paperwork. Based on the efficiency of the government in handling the paperwork for Cash for Clunkers or any other program, it might be several months before you fall into Obamacare.
Once Obama has sucked the majority of Americans into his government plan, he will start to budget it, as the Europeans and Canadians do with their national healthcare programs. Obama will do this to free up more of our Gross National Product for leftist endeavors all over the world. Healthcare in America will be rationed and surgeries will be delayed, but the United Nations will be elated. They finally would have succeeded in further weakening capitalism in America. And, where is the evidence that the United Nations is campaigning against capitalism? Below is a link to a video of a speech by the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Take note of what he says about capitalism three minutes and forty seconds into the video. The individual is an ex-priest, defrocked by the Vatican for malfeasance in his support of liberation theology in Nicaragua.
Yes, my middle-class friends, most of you will end up in ObamaCare, which eventually will have Veterans Administration-caliber hospitals and doctors. Your wealthy friends will continue to enjoy private hospitals and private doctors.
Most Americans receive their healthcare plans through their employers. The employer, NOT the employee, is the one who chooses the plan. Therefore, if your employer opts for the “public option,” it will be your healthcare plan, whether you like it or not. With the job market as it is, you will have little to say about it. The question is: would your employer choose Obama’s “public option” for his employees?
Your employer will choose Obama’s “public option” if it is significantly cheaper than private health insurance. Obama has promised numerous times that his “public option” will less expensive and better than private health insurance. He can make it cheaper but he cannot make it better. Here is your problem: even if the “public option” makes the national deficit sky-rocket, Obama could make the “public option” very cheap for employers. All he has to do is subsidize it with taxpayer revenue. The other night on national television he promised not to do this. He insisted all funding for the “public option” will come from premiums paid by it members. You and I know that is ludicrous. During the first several months of the “public option,” its only members would be individuals who currently have no health insurance. Do you think, for a moment, they will be willing to pay a premium for Obama’s “public option?” If you do, you are definitely living in dreamland. Obama will have no choice but to subsidize his plan.
Is Obama likely to subsidize his “private option?” Well, let’s look at his record. With your money, Obama already has subsidized the banking industry, the auto industry and the home appliance industry. Obama even subsidized, with two billion dollars of your money, off-shore drilling by Brazil’s government-own petroleum company, Petrobros, which happens to be the world’s eighth largest global company! Why? I wonder how Al Gore and Green Peace feel about this one. Has ABC or NBC or CBS or MSNBC or CNN told you yet?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203863204574346610120524166.html
Now, do really think, for a second, Obama would deny his own government program of tax-payer subsidies?
It is looking like you will end up with the “public option.” The only question is--how long it will take. The government option will grow as fast as the government is able to process the paperwork. Based on the efficiency of the government in handling the paperwork for Cash for Clunkers or any other program, it might be several months before you fall into Obamacare.
Once Obama has sucked the majority of Americans into his government plan, he will start to budget it, as the Europeans and Canadians do with their national healthcare programs. Obama will do this to free up more of our Gross National Product for leftist endeavors all over the world. Healthcare in America will be rationed and surgeries will be delayed, but the United Nations will be elated. They finally would have succeeded in further weakening capitalism in America. And, where is the evidence that the United Nations is campaigning against capitalism? Below is a link to a video of a speech by the President of the General Assembly of the United Nations. Take note of what he says about capitalism three minutes and forty seconds into the video. The individual is an ex-priest, defrocked by the Vatican for malfeasance in his support of liberation theology in Nicaragua.
Yes, my middle-class friends, most of you will end up in ObamaCare, which eventually will have Veterans Administration-caliber hospitals and doctors. Your wealthy friends will continue to enjoy private hospitals and private doctors.
MARK TYLER AND CHIEFY WEBSTER SHOULD BE ANSWERING QUESTIONS
The “Tilghman Times” is continuing to play the shopworn story about a “missing” police surveillance tape as if it were the biggest of the year if not the 21st Century to date. It seems that ten or more years after the tape was made that tale has become more important than Salisbury’s crime rate, the waste water treatment plant fiasco and the City’s fiscal peril.
Reduced to basic facts, police officer Mark Tyler claims that he gave the tape to Debbie Campbell sometime after it was made, which occurred many years before she became a member of the Salisbury City Council. Ms. Campbell categorically denies that ever occurred, but let’s assume for discussion that it did. What additional information is pertinent besides when, where and why Tyler acted as he claims?
First, did Tyler violate any law or procedure by providing the tape to Ms. Campbell, allegedly at her request, and did he advise his supervisors at that time of either her request or his action? What reports about those details were required, were they submitted and what do they say?
And now, the interesting part: why did Tyler tell the tale to Webster in early 2009, days before the City election, did he do so earlier, and, if not, why not (amnesia)?
But that’s not all folks . . . Chiefy Webster, front and center, uniform not needed, and you may stand at ease so that your perfect creases are not marred.
OK, Chiefy, why are the whereabouts of the tape and its alleged possession by Ms. Campbell – by virtue of it (allegedly) being given to her by Tyler – of such importance at this late date. And if Tyler violated any rules or laws, has he been disciplined and will he be prosecuted? Why is time being spent on this tape hunt when Salisbury has rampant crimes of violence? Did you authorize the latest statements and were they made to the reporter (or her superiors) before or after the Mayor ordered that this matter be dropped?
Inquiring minds want to know facts that the Daily Slime will never touch.
Reduced to basic facts, police officer Mark Tyler claims that he gave the tape to Debbie Campbell sometime after it was made, which occurred many years before she became a member of the Salisbury City Council. Ms. Campbell categorically denies that ever occurred, but let’s assume for discussion that it did. What additional information is pertinent besides when, where and why Tyler acted as he claims?
First, did Tyler violate any law or procedure by providing the tape to Ms. Campbell, allegedly at her request, and did he advise his supervisors at that time of either her request or his action? What reports about those details were required, were they submitted and what do they say?
And now, the interesting part: why did Tyler tell the tale to Webster in early 2009, days before the City election, did he do so earlier, and, if not, why not (amnesia)?
But that’s not all folks . . . Chiefy Webster, front and center, uniform not needed, and you may stand at ease so that your perfect creases are not marred.
OK, Chiefy, why are the whereabouts of the tape and its alleged possession by Ms. Campbell – by virtue of it (allegedly) being given to her by Tyler – of such importance at this late date. And if Tyler violated any rules or laws, has he been disciplined and will he be prosecuted? Why is time being spent on this tape hunt when Salisbury has rampant crimes of violence? Did you authorize the latest statements and were they made to the reporter (or her superiors) before or after the Mayor ordered that this matter be dropped?
Inquiring minds want to know facts that the Daily Slime will never touch.
Are The Democrats & Republicans Holding Off The Inevitable?
Earlier today I put up a Post referencing Wicomico County reducing salaries instead of furlough days. What I didn't touch on and I'd like to do now is this. Are the Democrats, (who know we're broke) trying to simply stall a skyrocketing UNEMPLOYMENT rates?
I watched a late broadcast on the BBC News last night where they stated they felt that while Bush will be remembered for taking us to war, Obama will be remembered for a huge unemployment rate, something the Obama Administration already knows is inevitable.
While Obama continues to print money in the hopes of keeping this from becoming a reality, who's going to truly suffer, you and me, that's who. Politicians are NOT representing Americans. They're constantly protecting the reputation of Democrats or Republicans and this has to end.
We need to SAVE this Country before we LOSE IT! If it means admitting we're in a depression and hitting rock bottom, by God, let it happen before people revolt. Do we want to see friends and family members being shot in the streets because there is no trust any more or democrats who disagree with republicans. Even if something like this happens, do people realize we'd be in an even worse place than we would be if we simply admitted we're in a jam and we need to work TOGETHER to rebuild what we've lost.
I personally think it's time we ALL admit on ALL sides that many mistakes have been made. NOW is the time to rebuild and help support our future. Of course, this is just my opinion but as I grow older and wiser I can see each and every day things are getting worse and too many obvious realities are being covered up.
Make the cuts, deal with the unemployment and let's move forward, TOGETHER/UNITED.
I watched a late broadcast on the BBC News last night where they stated they felt that while Bush will be remembered for taking us to war, Obama will be remembered for a huge unemployment rate, something the Obama Administration already knows is inevitable.
While Obama continues to print money in the hopes of keeping this from becoming a reality, who's going to truly suffer, you and me, that's who. Politicians are NOT representing Americans. They're constantly protecting the reputation of Democrats or Republicans and this has to end.
We need to SAVE this Country before we LOSE IT! If it means admitting we're in a depression and hitting rock bottom, by God, let it happen before people revolt. Do we want to see friends and family members being shot in the streets because there is no trust any more or democrats who disagree with republicans. Even if something like this happens, do people realize we'd be in an even worse place than we would be if we simply admitted we're in a jam and we need to work TOGETHER to rebuild what we've lost.
I personally think it's time we ALL admit on ALL sides that many mistakes have been made. NOW is the time to rebuild and help support our future. Of course, this is just my opinion but as I grow older and wiser I can see each and every day things are getting worse and too many obvious realities are being covered up.
Make the cuts, deal with the unemployment and let's move forward, TOGETHER/UNITED.
A Little Too Late For An “I’m Sorry”
Location: Country Farms, 2136 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County
Date and Time: Thursday, September 10th, 2009 at 10:43 a.m.
Suspect(s): Vickie Gambrell, 53, of Claymont, Delaware
Resume: Yesterday morning, Troopers were called to the Country Farms on West Newport Pike for an aggravated menacing complaint.
This investigation revealed that at approximately 10:43 a.m. Vickie Gambrell entered the store and advised the clerk that she wanted $20.00 worth of gasoline and placed a $1.00 bill on the counter. The clerk told her that she had only given him a dollar and a heated argument ensued.
For the next several minutes, Gambrell stormed in and out of the store. She was cursing and screaming at the clerk to give her the money back as she was adamant she had given him $20 bucks. The clerk was also adamant that Gambrell only turned over a dollar.
In a fit of rage, Gambrell stormed behind the counter and began to punch the clerk in the head and face demanding the money. She then grabbed a pair of scissors and held them to the throat of the clerk demanding her $20.00 back. She threatened to harm the clerk if he did not comply. Concerned for his safety, the clerk obtained two $10 dollar bills and presented them to Gambrell.
The suspect left the scene and began to drive away. She then peered down into her purse and noticed none other than the original $20.00 bill she so vehemently claimed she had given the clerk in the first place. Gambrell then returned to the scene where Troopers took her into custody without incident.
The clerk, although shaken up, did not require medical attention.
Vickie Gambrell was transported from the scene to Troop 6 where she was formally charged with the following offenses: Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony (felony), Aggravated Menacing (felony) and Offensive Touching (misdemeanor). She was released on an $8,500.00 unsecured bond
The WCSO Reminds Residents To Watch For Motorcycles During Bike Week Sept 17-20
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Residents To Watch for Motorcycles During Bike Week Sept 17-20.
Wicomico County MD--As thousands of motorcycle riders come to visit Delmarva this week the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone to be extra careful and watch for motorcycle riders.
One out of every nine U.S. road fatalities accounted for last year involved motorcycle riders. This steady increase in fatalities over the past decade represents one of our Nation’s greatest highway safety challenges.
Motorcycle fatalities now account for 11 percent of total road fatalities and have increased each year from a low of 2,116 in 1997 to 4,810 in 2006. So while there has been success in reducing automobile deaths in recent years, this progress is being negated by the rise in motorcycle fatalities, which has more than doubled.
Because of their smaller size, motorcyclists are often hidden in a vehicle’s blind spot. “It’s crucial that motorists always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.” said Lt. Babe Wilson.
Lt. Wilson also said that motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than passenger vehicle drivers in the event of a crash. He said that research shows that approximately 80 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a motorcycle rider, while only 20 percent of passenger car crashes injure or kill a driver or passenger in their vehicle.
Lt. Wilson offered several tips for drivers to help keep motorcyclists safe on our roadways:
Remember the motorcycle is a vehicle with all of the rights and privileges of any other motor vehicle on the roadway. Always allow a motorcyclist the full lane width—never try to share a lane;
Always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections;
Always signal your intentions before changing lanes or merging with traffic;
Don’t be fooled by a flashing turn signal on a motorcycle – motorcycle signals are often not self-canceling and riders sometimes forget to turn them off. Wait to be sure the motorcycle is going to turn before you proceed;
Remember that road conditions which are minor annoyances to other vehicles pose major hazards to motorcyclists;
Allow more following distance, three or four seconds, when following a motorcycle, so the motorcyclist has enough time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. And don’t tailgate. In dry conditions, motorcycles can stop more quickly than cars.
Lt. Wilson said motorcyclists have responsibilities, too, by following the rules of the road, being alert to other drivers, and always wearing DOT-compliant helmets and protective gear.
Our message to all drivers is: Share the Road and be Courteous to Motorcyclists. Always Look Once Look Twice and Look Again at Intersections.
Tiger Leaps 16-Foot Fence, Kills Zoo Worker
Feline gets new cage after escaping electrified enclosure in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam - A worker was killed and another injured when a tiger jumped a fence at a zoo in Vietnam, officials said.
Duong Thanh Phi, the zoo's director, said the workers were planting trees at the Dai Nam park in Binh Duong province Thursday when the tiger jumped the 16-foot electrified wall at his cage.
He said the tiger mauled a 47-year-old worker in the head and neck, and that the worker died on the way to a hospital.
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What Brilliance!!
Cash for Clunkers results
I guess I must be on the wrong page:
A vehicle at 15 mpg and 12,000 miles per year uses 800 gallons a year of gasoline.
A vehicle at 25 mpg and 12,000 miles per year uses 480 gallons a year.
So, the average clunker transaction will reduce US gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year.
They claim 700,000 vehicles so that's 224 million gallons / year.
That equates to a bit over 5 million barrels of oil.
5 million barrels of oil is about ¼ of one day's US consumption.
And, 5 million barrels of oil costs about $3 50 million dollars at $75/bbl.
So, we all contributed to spending $3 billion to save $350 million.
How good a deal was that ???
They'll probably do a great job with health care though!!
Yeah, right!!
I guess I must be on the wrong page:
A vehicle at 15 mpg and 12,000 miles per year uses 800 gallons a year of gasoline.
A vehicle at 25 mpg and 12,000 miles per year uses 480 gallons a year.
So, the average clunker transaction will reduce US gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year.
They claim 700,000 vehicles so that's 224 million gallons / year.
That equates to a bit over 5 million barrels of oil.
5 million barrels of oil is about ¼ of one day's US consumption.
And, 5 million barrels of oil costs about $3 50 million dollars at $75/bbl.
So, we all contributed to spending $3 billion to save $350 million.
How good a deal was that ???
They'll probably do a great job with health care though!!
Yeah, right!!
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED IN CONGRESS
When Joe Wilson called Obama a liar during the joint session of congress, Democrats were appalled. Republicans tried to distance themselves from him. Thus far, I have heard no one saying Obama was not lying, just that Wilson should have sent Obama a letter.
The California courts have ruled that illegal's can not be denied coverage. The Supreme Court refused to hear the case, on appeal, thus upholding the lower court. (14th amendment) It seems, to me, only Joe Wilson understands this. The other fools in the chamber are arguing over what the bill says about illegal's when it makes no difference, as the courts have already ruled.
Democrats are calling for censure of Wilson, yet they have no problem with a tax cheat as secretary of the treasury or the tax cheat writing tax law. Wilson might be the only man in Washington that knows what he is doing.
Joel Brandes
The California courts have ruled that illegal's can not be denied coverage. The Supreme Court refused to hear the case, on appeal, thus upholding the lower court. (14th amendment) It seems, to me, only Joe Wilson understands this. The other fools in the chamber are arguing over what the bill says about illegal's when it makes no difference, as the courts have already ruled.
Democrats are calling for censure of Wilson, yet they have no problem with a tax cheat as secretary of the treasury or the tax cheat writing tax law. Wilson might be the only man in Washington that knows what he is doing.
Joel Brandes
Hebron, Once Again Up To No Good
Hebron Works To Quell Public Participation at Meetings
Anthony Gorski, the attorney who was recently sanctioned in Federal Court for $10,000.00, has drafted a new policy for Hebron Planning Commission which permits the total shut-down of public participation at meetings.
One of the long-time Planning Commission members announced she will resign at the end of the year.
Brooke Mulford Update, Yahoo!!!!!!
MIBG SCANS ARE CLEAR & We Are Back Home Again!
Brooke had her MIBG scan this morning and the results are in and the scans indicate that there is NO presence of Neuroblastoma in her body! She will still need to get a Bone Marrow Biopsy to make sure that the marrow is clear as well but this is such great news!!! We have waited so long to hear that news! Thank you all so much for all the prayers! We did find out today that although her scans are clear now they will be doing radiation to the areas (skull & tops of both femurs) where her last scans back in May showed she had NB as well as the abdominal area where the initial tumor started. We will be heading back up to start radiation at University of Penn Wednesday Sept. 23 (initial appt. to do all the calculations and she will get her tattoo’s) with radiation starting that next Mon the 28th. She will get radiation for 12 straight days (with breaks on the weekends) as an outpatient.
This has been such a great day for us and to top it all off we got a very special visit from David Akers of the Philadelphia Eagles this afternoon before we left. I was so impressed, not just by the fact that he is a great player, but that he was so genuine, kind and caring and he dedicates so much time, effort and money to help the kids at CHOP and makes numerous visits there to meet with the kids. He spent about 45 minutes with us in the room and Brooke really got a “kick” (sorry, I had to say it) out of him. He was so great with her and she was so happy to share her great news with him! Thank you so much Sandy Dickerson for setting this visit up!
Well, we finally got home tonight at 9:00pm and are all very tired but we are just busting at the seams with joy right now and wanted to share this all with you. We know that with this disease we always have to be cautiously optimistic and we still have so far to go but with all the struggles it is just such a joy to have moments to celebrate! We have learned to appreciate every good day and even the bad but today we feel doubly blessed.
As we approach the anniversary tomorrow of September 11th I would also like to remind everyone to please pray for the families who lost loved ones on that tragic day and let us never forget.
Thank you and God Bless,
Amy
Yard Sales
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'MEET ME IN THE STAIRWELL'
You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news On September 11, 2001. Neither will I.
I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say 'Good-Bye.' I held his fingers steady as he dialed.. I gave him the peace to say, 'Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK..I am ready to go.'
I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children. I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.
I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out to Me for help. 'I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!' I said. 'Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now.'
I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.
I was on all four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.
I was in Texas , Virginia , California , Michigan , Afghanistan . I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?
I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know Me. Some met Me for the first time on the 86th floor.
Some sought Me with their last breath. Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; 'Come to Me... this way... take my hand.' Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me. But, I was there.
I did not place you in the Tower that day. You may not know why, but I do.. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?
Sept. 11, 2001, was not the end of the journey for you . But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found.. Then, at any moment, you know you are 'ready to go.'
I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.
God
During the next 60 seconds, stop whatever you are doing, and take this opportunity. (Literally it is only 1 minute.) All you have to do is the following:
Stop and think and appreciate God's power in your life, for doing what you know is pleasing to Him. If you are not ashamed to do this, follow the instructions. Jesus said, 'If you are ashamed of Me, I will be ashamed of you before My Father'
If you are not ashamed, copy and send this message...only if you believe 'Yes, I love my God. He is my fountain of Life and My Savior. He Keeps me going day and night. Without Him, I am no one. But with Him, I can do everything. Christ is my strength.'
Albero Is Protected By The CDA
Two stipulations: Joe Albero is still unpleasant, and I would rather not be writing two posts about him in a row.
BUT. A lawsuit filed against him, seeking to hold him liable for comments other people left on his blog, could end up being a very clarifying legal precedent protecting Web publishers from being responsible for other peoples' asinine anonymous comments. To that end, I hope Albero succeeds in getting the lawsuit thrown out, as we report today he is trying to do.
The background is all there in reporter Greg Latshaw's story - go read it. Here's my takeaway: I think Albero's attorney, Bruce Bright, is absolutely correct that the Communications Decency Act of 1996 shields a Web publisher like Albero (and like me, and my employer) from liability for unprotected speech contained in comments left by other people. Even if those comments are anonymous. And EVEN IF the Web publisher filters or edits comments; Albero stringently filters comments on his blog. But according to the CDA, it doesn't matter, legally, whether Albero filters comments or lets them appear automatically. The law is simply on his side here.
I'm relying largely on this summation of the CDA written by the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Anyone operating a blog with a comments section should review it. The CDA was pretty controversial at the time of its passage, as I recall, and this provision - Section 230 - was only included after a lot of intense lobbying by civil liberties advocates.
As for the rightness or wrongness of the law: I think it's right. I think the writers of comments are morally responsible for their content, not the hosts of the Web sites on which they appear.
He Told Bush That ‘America Is Under Attack’
Q&A with Andrew Card, who whispered news of 9/11 to the president
Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card was, famously, the man who broke the news of the full enormity of the Sept. 11 attacks to President Bush during an appearance at a Florida elementary school. Now in private life after six years in one of the toughest jobs in politics, he talked to msnbc.com’s Afsin Yurdakul about his experiences on that fateful day eight years ago. Excerpts from their conversation follow.
Please tell me what the past eight years have been like for you, personally and professionally.
GO HERE to read more.
My Resimay
To hoom it mae cunsern,
I waunt to apply for the job what I saw in the paper.
I kin Type realee qwik wit one finggar and do sum a counting.
I think I am good on the fone and I no I am a pepole person, Pepole realee seam to reespond too me well. Certain men and all the ladies.
I no my spelling is not too good but find that I Offen can get a job wit my persinalety..
My salerery is open so we kin discus wat you want to pay me and wat you think that I am werth,
I kin start emeditely. Thank yoo in advanse fore yore anser.
hopifuly Yore best aplicant so farr.
Sinseerly,
Bubba
PS: Because my resimay is a bit short - below is a pickture of me.
Employer's response:
Dear Bubba,
It's O K, Honey,we've got spell check.
See you Monday.
I waunt to apply for the job what I saw in the paper.
I kin Type realee qwik wit one finggar and do sum a counting.
I think I am good on the fone and I no I am a pepole person, Pepole realee seam to reespond too me well. Certain men and all the ladies.
I no my spelling is not too good but find that I Offen can get a job wit my persinalety..
My salerery is open so we kin discus wat you want to pay me and wat you think that I am werth,
I kin start emeditely. Thank yoo in advanse fore yore anser.
hopifuly Yore best aplicant so farr.
Sinseerly,
Bubba
PS: Because my resimay is a bit short - below is a pickture of me.
Employer's response:
Dear Bubba,
It's O K, Honey,we've got spell check.
See you Monday.
The Daily Times Takes Chief Webster On His Word, AGAIN?
In response, Webster said, "I'm tired of talking about this. I'm concerned with running this department. Capt. Mark Tyler is a trusted and valued member of this police department and I am very disappointed a member of our City Council would question his truthfulness."
This coming from a guy who told the Daily Times that he didn't see a thing when Casey Tilghman we being yanked off of Councilwoman Rachel Polk by none other than Chief Webster!
Yeah Chiefy, I trust you like I trust the Devil himself. A Police Chief that sues anyone and everyone if they disagree with him. A Poli9ce Chief that even as recent as last weekend demanded that Joe Albero not take pictures of him drinking at the Boat Docking Contest in Crisfield. This coming from a Police Chief who LIED on his Court paperwork stating he was a resident of another County when he was clearly living in a different County. This coming from a guy who claimed there were no Gangs in Salisbury. This coming from a Police Chief who was torn down by a Judge in the Rachel Polk case who clearly stated, IF YOU CAN'T TRUST YOUR OWN CHIEF OF POLICE, WHO CAN YOU TRUST! He then granted Mrs. Polk a Peace Order.
What An Idiot! Believe me, there's more to come today!
This coming from a guy who told the Daily Times that he didn't see a thing when Casey Tilghman we being yanked off of Councilwoman Rachel Polk by none other than Chief Webster!
Yeah Chiefy, I trust you like I trust the Devil himself. A Police Chief that sues anyone and everyone if they disagree with him. A Poli9ce Chief that even as recent as last weekend demanded that Joe Albero not take pictures of him drinking at the Boat Docking Contest in Crisfield. This coming from a Police Chief who LIED on his Court paperwork stating he was a resident of another County when he was clearly living in a different County. This coming from a guy who claimed there were no Gangs in Salisbury. This coming from a Police Chief who was torn down by a Judge in the Rachel Polk case who clearly stated, IF YOU CAN'T TRUST YOUR OWN CHIEF OF POLICE, WHO CAN YOU TRUST! He then granted Mrs. Polk a Peace Order.
What An Idiot! Believe me, there's more to come today!
Let Me See If I've Got This Right
After being interviewed by the school administration, the prospective teacher said:
'Let me see if I've got this right.
'You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behavior, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt messages, and instill in them a love for learning.
'You want me to check their backpacks for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.
'You want me to teach them patriotism and good citizenship, sportsmanship and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a checkbook, and apply for a job.
'You want me to check their heads for lice, recognize signs of antisocial behavior, and make sure that they all pass the final exams.
'You also want me to provide them with an equal education regardless of their handicaps, and communicate regularly with their parents in English, Spanish or any other language, by letter, telephone, newsletter, and report card.
'You want me to do all this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile, and a starting salary that qualifies me for food stamps.
'You want me to do all this and then you tell me. . . I CAN'T PRAY?
The 2nd Maryland Join Patients First
Over 450 people came to the Timonium Holiday in for Standing Room only to hear Dr. Michael Gloth of Johns Hopkins, Marc Kilmer of Maryland Public Policy Institute, Amy Menefee of Americans for Prosperity and a local panel of businessmen speak on the health care isssue. Fox 45 and WBAL-TV both covered the event live.
Cherry Beach Boat Ramp Closed Next Week For Repaving
(Salisbury, MD) The boat ramp located at Cherry Beach Road will be closed starting Monday, September 14th until Friday, September 18th. Any unexpected inclement weather could extend the closing beyond Friday.
Boaters are asked to utilize another boat ramp for launching during this week.
For more information call Rick Konrad at 410-548-4870.
Memorial Ride In Ocean City Today
Friday morning, September 11, 2009 the 9-11 Memorial Ride will take place at 11:00 a.m. This event is a Boardwalk parade of motorcycles from 27th St. to North Division St. After the parade, there will be a ceremony in front of the Fire Fighters Memorial from 12:00 noon-12:30 p.m.
The Light Goes On
POOF and the light goes off
An 80-year-old man goes for a physical. All of his tests come back with
normal results. The doctor says, 'Bert, everything looks great. How are you
doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with God?'
Bert replies, 'God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's
fixed it for when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom,
*poof*!, the light goes on. When I'm done, *poof*!, the light goes off.'
'Wow, that's incredible,' the doctor says.
A little later in the day, the doctor calls Bert's wife. 'Ethel,' he says,
'Bert is doing fine but I had to call you because I'm in awe of his
relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night
and *poof *!, the light goes on in the bathroom, and when he's done,
*poof*! the light goes off?'
'OH MY GAWD!' Ethel exclaims. 'He's peeing in the fridge again!!!!'
An 80-year-old man goes for a physical. All of his tests come back with
normal results. The doctor says, 'Bert, everything looks great. How are you
doing mentally and emotionally? Are you at peace with God?'
Bert replies, 'God and I are tight. He knows I have poor eyesight, so he's
fixed it for when I get up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom,
*poof*!, the light goes on. When I'm done, *poof*!, the light goes off.'
'Wow, that's incredible,' the doctor says.
A little later in the day, the doctor calls Bert's wife. 'Ethel,' he says,
'Bert is doing fine but I had to call you because I'm in awe of his
relationship with God. Is it true that he gets up during the night
and *poof *!, the light goes on in the bathroom, and when he's done,
*poof*! the light goes off?'
'OH MY GAWD!' Ethel exclaims. 'He's peeing in the fridge again!!!!'
SALISBURY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
4:30 P.M.
CONFERENCE ROOM 306
GOVERNMENT OFFICE BUILDING
4:30 p.m. Water and Sewer Allocation Management Plan – Chip Messick
6:25 p.m. Amending City Council Regulations and Rules of Order, Section 7.B. Public Input
6:40 p.m. General discussion/upcoming agendas
6:45 p.m. Adjourn
Obama Care
The phone rings and the lady of the house answers. "Hello?" "Mrs .Sanders, please." "Speaking." "Mrs. Sanders, this is Dr. Jones at St.Agnes Laboratory. When your husband's doctor sent his biopsy to the lab last week, a biopsy from another Mr. Sanders arrived as well. We are now uncertain which one belongs to your husband. Frankly, either way the results are not too good." "What do you mean?" Mrs. Sanders asks nervously. "Well, one of the specimens tested positive for Alzheimer's and the other one tested positive for HIV. We can't tell which is which." "That's dreadful! Can you do the test again?" questioned Mrs.Sanders. "Normally we can, but the new health care system will only pay for these expensive tests just one time." ''Well, what am I supposed to do now? " "The folks at Obama Care recommend that you drop your husband off somewhere in the middle of town. If he finds his way home, don't sleep with him."
Fish For Your Lakes And Ponds
Fish Wagon will be back in your area September 23rd with a complete inventory of fish for your lakes and ponds. The route’s inventory will include a significant upgrade in our Koi due to the request of many of our customers. Purchases of 1,200 or more fish will be delivered directly to your pond at no additional charge and everything that we sell is with a full replacement guarantee. Pre-ordering is encouraged but not required.
We have completed the enhancement of our website at www.fishwagon.com and invite you to take a look…we welcome your input as we continue to seek opportunities to enhance our service. In addition to more detail about the various species of fish available for stocking, we also have available the complete line of Moultrie Fish Feeders for those of you that wish to further enhance the quality of your pond through supplemental feeding. If we may be of service to you, please call us toll free or email for information regarding locations, dates and times in your area.
CALL.... FARMERS & PLANTERS CO (410) 749-7151 to get pricing and Place your orders
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