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Friday, December 25, 2009
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SBYNews images from today will be featured on NBC News tonight at 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM. I was just informed they'll run it again tomorrow morning as well.
3,000+ Volunteers Showed Up Christmas Morning To Search For Sarah Foxwell
There were between 3,000 to 4,000 volunteers that showed up at Perdue Stadium at 6:30 this morning and hundreds more continue to show up throughout the day so far. As you can see from the photos above, thousands were inside the stadium while thousands more were still lining up and signing up to get in.
At one point, (as many of you know) we ran out of bottled water and wouldn't you know it, as soon as everyone heard, people came in, (in some cases by the truck load) and delivered at least 600 cases of water, THANK YOU! Culligan, Shore Water and Canada Dry showed up almost immediately in trucks, it was just unbelievable.
Food is a big priority right now, (also mentioned earlier). Look, I just can't thank you folks enough. Just think about this for a minute, if you will. This is Christmas Day and literally thousands upon thousands of people are doing everything in their powers to help look for this child. May God Bless You All.
I have to get back to work but while I don't want to speak for Sheriff Lewis, Davis Ruark, Earnie Leatherbury and Ivan Barkley, I will say these people, (as well as all law enforcement officers) are overwhelmed and humbled by your support. I have stood there throughout each day and listened to them share their thanks and each one of you should know that. They are working so hard to find this young child and I can just tell you they truly appreciate each and every one of you.
Hopefully I have some news to share with you soon. Merry Christmas Folks.
UPDATE: They need paper goods at Perdue Stadium. Whatever you've got, paper plates, napkins, you name it, they need it. Thanks Folks!
Leave Politics Out of This - For Now
Please, check your politics at the door. I'm sick of reading comments sent in that are nothing but a bunch of political stabs at each other. Stop sending them, please. Right now I don't care if it's a dem, rep, lib or con issue, all I care about is finding this child.
Please fight your political battles at another time on another post, another day.
Thank you.
Please fight your political battles at another time on another post, another day.
Thank you.
Request from Command Center
Authorities are asking everyone to search their own properties at this time. They have also asked that a red flag of some sort be posted on the property searched.
Rain is moving in and will make a mess of things. Please go out and search your yards, fields and farms.
Rain is moving in and will make a mess of things. Please go out and search your yards, fields and farms.
Station 7 Needs Supplies at Stadium
Food is needed to help feed the 3,000 to 4,000 people that are volunteering in the search for Sarah Foxwell.
Station 7 has the ability to cook food such as hamburgers, hot dogs etc. If you bring hamburgers or hotdogs please bring rolls to go with them. Station 7 has bread to make sandwiches if you want to donate lunch meat and cheese, mustard, mayo. ketchup, peanut butter, and jelly. They are also in need of aluminum foil. Candy bars or anything along the lines of ready to eat foods.
Station 7 has the ability to cook food such as hamburgers, hot dogs etc. If you bring hamburgers or hotdogs please bring rolls to go with them. Station 7 has bread to make sandwiches if you want to donate lunch meat and cheese, mustard, mayo. ketchup, peanut butter, and jelly. They are also in need of aluminum foil. Candy bars or anything along the lines of ready to eat foods.
Help Needed at Shorebirds Command Center
They are running out of water at the Shorebirds Stadium. Anyone that can donate bottled water is asked to bring it to the trailers by the main entrance. If you can help with this, please do. It is greatly appreciated and much needed.
UPDATE: They are also looking for donations of food. If you can donate anything to help feed all involved in the search for Sarah Foxwell, please take any food donations to the Station 7 trailer. Station 7 has been cooking and feeding people since they moved to the stadium and are running low.
UPDATE: Canada Dry has just donated 50 cases of water and is having them delivered at this time. Sharp Water just pulled up with a pickup load of bottled water. Many individuals have also dropped off cases of water. The kindness and generosity of our community is inspiring. To say Thank you, seems so trite.
UPDATE: A lady just called and said she purchased bottled water at a local convenience store and was charged the per bottle price for a case of water. Purchase price $37.00 per case.
UPDATE At this time Station 7 is asking that foods donated be prepared foods,or sandwiches. They are preparing for lunch at this time.
UPDATE: They are also looking for donations of food. If you can donate anything to help feed all involved in the search for Sarah Foxwell, please take any food donations to the Station 7 trailer. Station 7 has been cooking and feeding people since they moved to the stadium and are running low.
UPDATE: Canada Dry has just donated 50 cases of water and is having them delivered at this time. Sharp Water just pulled up with a pickup load of bottled water. Many individuals have also dropped off cases of water. The kindness and generosity of our community is inspiring. To say Thank you, seems so trite.
UPDATE: A lady just called and said she purchased bottled water at a local convenience store and was charged the per bottle price for a case of water. Purchase price $37.00 per case.
UPDATE At this time Station 7 is asking that foods donated be prepared foods,or sandwiches. They are preparing for lunch at this time.
Message from the Salvation Army
The volunteers and staff of the Salisbury Corps of The Salvation Army extend a heartfelt thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who braved rain, snow and bitter cold to ring a bell this year. Thanks to you, more families, seniors, individuals and especially children will know the joy of Christmas.
To each and every one of you, we pray you have a Blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
To each and every one of you, we pray you have a Blessed Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!
MSP Press Release
DATE & TIME: December 24, 2009 @ 8:40pm
LOCATION: 34592 Pitts Ave. Pittsville, Wicomico Co., Md.
CASE NUMBER: 09-54-012589
CHARGES:
1. First Degree Assault
2. Second Degree Assault
3. Kidnapping
4. Possession of Deadly Weapon
5. False Imprisonment
6. Malicious Destruction of Property
7. Reckless Endangerment
Suspect: George Burkley Ruark, 26 years old, Pittsville, Md.
Narrative: On 12/24/09 at approximately 2040 hours, Troopers responded to 34592 Pitts Ave, Pittsville, Md for a reported assault and malicious destruction of property in progress. Upon arrival Troopers met with complainant Katie Ruark who advised her intoxicated brother, George Burkley Ruark had been destroying everything in the house. Troopers were advised that George Ruark had taken their mother Diana Ruark at knife point in her 2007 Kia, Spectra, bearing Md registration 8DML87 possibly to Church Street in Salisbury Maryland to purchase drugs or to take him to Ocean City. A bolo was broadcasted and at approximately 2212 hours Berlin Police Department located the vehicle in their area. Ofc Hilliard with assistance of fellow officers conducted a felony traffic stop and George Ruark was taken into custody and turned over to the Maryland State Police of the Salisbury Barrack. Ruark was transported to Wicomico County Central Processing and charged
Thursday, December 24, 2009
O'Malley Cut Funding To MD Sex Offender Unit
Martin O'Malley cut funding to the Maryland Division of Parole and Probation's Sex Offender Unit. The parole and probation officers monitoring sex offenders should never have had their hours reduced. Surely there must be something else Maryland can cut.
It is very rare for a union to criticize O'Malley. State workers are in there second round of furloughs. I don't know if this guy is currently on parole or probation. This is the article from this time last year.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/01122...49_32487.shtml
It is very rare for a union to criticize O'Malley. State workers are in there second round of furloughs. I don't know if this guy is currently on parole or probation. This is the article from this time last year.
http://www.gazette.net/stories/01122...49_32487.shtml
Sheriff Lewis Asking for Citizen Assistance
Sheriff Lewis has asked that any citizens wishing to provide assistance in the search for Sarah Haley Foxwell, to come to Shorebirds Stadium, tomorrow morning, at 0700 or 7:00am. The search will continue to be well organized under direction of law enforcement and other officials. Sheriff Lewis has asked for hunters, familiar with the areas of Wicomico County they hunt to join in the search. There is still hope that this innocent child will be found alive. Let us not give up hope.
When asked about Leggs previous incarceration, Sheriff Lewis stated Leggs was not incarcerated long enough, to which Davis Ruark agreed.
He also stated Thomas Leggs is being completely uncooperative and is offering no assistance in locating this child.
When asked about Leggs previous incarceration, Sheriff Lewis stated Leggs was not incarcerated long enough, to which Davis Ruark agreed.
He also stated Thomas Leggs is being completely uncooperative and is offering no assistance in locating this child.
Post Removed by Request of Officials
Joe was asked to remove the post it has been removed by request of officials on the scene. We don't know why they asked it be removed all I know is they have asked and we complied.
Please, keep praying. We'll have more info as soon as we get it.
Please, keep praying. We'll have more info as soon as we get it.
Breaking News - Sarah Foxwell UPDATE Rum Ridge Road
Location: Williams Mill Pond off Rum Ridge Road. There are signs of a struggle and something being dragged in that area.
Press conference is being held off until further notice.
Please pray for this child and her family.
More to come.
UPDATE: Station 16 Dive Team has been called out to Williams Mill Pond.
Press conference is being held off until further notice.
Please pray for this child and her family.
More to come.
UPDATE: Station 16 Dive Team has been called out to Williams Mill Pond.
Breaking News...Sarah Foxwell UPDATE
Maryland State Police have just blocked off Rum Ridge Road. Joe is on his way to the 2:00pm press conference at Shorebirds Stadium. We should have more information shortly.
UPDATE: Joe called in after speaking with State's Attorney, Davis Ruark.
This is a heavily wooded area that is being concentrated on. There is no confirmation of anything being found in this area, at this time.
UPDATE 2: Dagsboro Road is also shut down at this time. The press conference has been rescheduled to 2:30pm.
Stand by, we're bringing updates as fast as we receive them.
UPDATE: Joe called in after speaking with State's Attorney, Davis Ruark.
This is a heavily wooded area that is being concentrated on. There is no confirmation of anything being found in this area, at this time.
UPDATE 2: Dagsboro Road is also shut down at this time. The press conference has been rescheduled to 2:30pm.
Stand by, we're bringing updates as fast as we receive them.
Prayer Vigil At 6:00 PM Tonight
There will be a prayer vigil for Sarah Foxwell at 6:00 PM tonight at Beaver Run.Updated Sarah Fowell WBI Press Release
INCIDENT: Kidnapping and Burglary
DATE: December 23, 2009
LOCATION: 31400 Block of Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, Maryland.
NARRATIVE: Update to Earlier Press Releases on Sarah Foxwell Investigation
The below pictured vehicle was utilized by the Suspect in this investigation. We are asking for the public’s assistance in helping us identify any locations that this vehicle may have been between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 and 11 a.m. December 23, 2009. We know where the vehicle is CURRENTLY located and only need to know if anyone recalls seeing this vehicle during the above listed time frame.
DATE: December 23, 2009
LOCATION: 31400 Block of Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, Maryland.
NARRATIVE: Update to Earlier Press Releases on Sarah Foxwell Investigation
The below pictured vehicle was utilized by the Suspect in this investigation. We are asking for the public’s assistance in helping us identify any locations that this vehicle may have been between 11 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 and 11 a.m. December 23, 2009. We know where the vehicle is CURRENTLY located and only need to know if anyone recalls seeing this vehicle during the above listed time frame.
The vehicle is further described as a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, 4 door, long bed, champagne/tan in color with a matching cap, displaying Maryland registration 33M311
.
If anyone has information in reference to this investigation, please contact Wicomico Bureau of Investigation @ 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers @ 410-548-1776
SUSPECTS*: Thomas James Leggs , 30 years of age, Salisbury, Maryland .
CHARGES:
Kidnapping
Burglary
DISPOSITION: Held at WCDC on no bond
INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE TFC Metzger
RELEASTING AUTHORITY Sgt. C. Wendlandt, Wicomico Sheriff’s Office Wicomico Bureau of Investigation
Wicomico Bureau of Investigation
A True Christmas Story
Last night, my sisters, my nieces and nephews, my brother-in-laws, my children and myself, went Christmas Caroling in Easton. This is a family tradition.
We noticed a car pass a couple times, but never really thought much about it. We were up at a house singing when this same car pulled up and stopped. We were coming down the drive-way when the door of the car opened up. Out of the car stepped a US Soldier, in full military uniform.
He had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan. He said that things like carolers and lights and so forth were things he really had missed. He thanked us for spreading the Christmas spirit.
He then asked us to sing for him. He asked for Silent Night, which was my mother’s favorite Christmas Song (she passed away the day after Christmas a few years ago.)
We sang Silent Night through our tears as well as a couple more songs for him. He attempted to pay us for singing, which we quickly declined. We told him he had already more than paid us. We all hugged him and thanked him.
We continued to sing carols around the neighborhood. He passed by a couple of times blowing the horn and waving.
I will never forget this experience. It has warmed my heart and made me very thankful for what I have.
God bless our soldiers!
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Sandy Eure
We noticed a car pass a couple times, but never really thought much about it. We were up at a house singing when this same car pulled up and stopped. We were coming down the drive-way when the door of the car opened up. Out of the car stepped a US Soldier, in full military uniform.
He had just returned from a tour in Afghanistan. He said that things like carolers and lights and so forth were things he really had missed. He thanked us for spreading the Christmas spirit.
He then asked us to sing for him. He asked for Silent Night, which was my mother’s favorite Christmas Song (she passed away the day after Christmas a few years ago.)
We sang Silent Night through our tears as well as a couple more songs for him. He attempted to pay us for singing, which we quickly declined. We told him he had already more than paid us. We all hugged him and thanked him.
We continued to sing carols around the neighborhood. He passed by a couple of times blowing the horn and waving.
I will never forget this experience. It has warmed my heart and made me very thankful for what I have.
God bless our soldiers!
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Sandy Eure
Today's Update On Sarah Foxwell
The Wicomico County Sheriff's Department just held a Press Conference and we've been told there's no new news other than to say they have in fact brought in the National Guard and that they have expanded the search.
As you know, we'll keep you updated just as soon as new information comes in.
I'd like to thank Station 7 Restaurant and Applebee's for calling me this morning and letting me know they will be delivering food packages to the Command Center this morning. Station 7 is actually bringing their trailer up there to serve food whenever the search people want it.
UPDATE: WBOC is reporting wrong information. Perhaps they should send their Reporter home to get some sleep. After last night's grand standing and ticking everyone else off out there, today they are reporting they are searching 25 bodies of water. WRONG! They are searching 25 different areas and 2 bodies of water. Come on guys, get your information straight.
Last Night's Press Conference
Last night we posted a Press Release from WBI explaining the charges against Thomas Leggs. Sheriff Lewis expressed his concerns over this beautiful child now missing and shared there are more than 180 Police Officers alone searching areas in which they have solid leads on. The Sheriff went on to explain how all emergency personnel are also out in force searching high and low for Sarah Foxwell.
I can tell you while I was on location there were quite a few professional search and rescue people there from just about everywhere in the tri state area. Folks, I know you want to help but this is a team effort of true professionals trained to do just a search.
The Salisbury Dive Team was out last night searching different ponds in the area and quite frankly we provided a tip to the Sheriff's Department in which they were searching while we were there last night. I was informed there was enough evidence at the scene to bring in additional people for a better search.
Many of you have provided incredible information and that's the best we can do at this time. I'd like to clear up some confusion about who's who in this case. Many people believe the mother was raising Sarah but that just isn't the case. Sarah's Aunt was raising her along with other siblings. The Aunt was allegedly dating Tom Leggs. I cannot answer if she knew Tom's background but I'm sure we'll find that out at a later point.
Tom Leggs has quite a criminal history and I agree with many other people making comments, the laws need to change. In the mean time, while the Police are saying this is a search and rescue, others have stated it more a recovery search than anything else at this point. We'll just keep our fingers crossed she's in a place where she can survive until she is found.
While I do not encourage anyone attempting to go out and try to find Sarah, please keep your eyes open and should you come upon ANYTHING, remember, it's a crime scene any way you look at it and you could impede on an ongoing investigation. Folks, call 911 if you see anything at all.
It was a long night for me personally and I will do my best to get back to the Blog in the morning but I may be delayed as I'm going to try and get a few hours of sleep and dig right back into this in the morning.
By the way, THANK YOU! I have never received so many calls, e-mail messages and text messages on any other story we've ever produced. I did share many of them with the Sheriff and they are being looked into. Keep those prayers going and we'll be back in touch some time tomorrow morning.
Fannie, Freddie CEOs To Get Up To $6 Million In Pay
Merry Christmas from their buddies at the Federal Housing Finance Agency!
After needing $111,000,000,000 in taxpayer bail-out funds!!
Fannie, Freddie CEOs to Get Up to $6 Million in Pay Federal regulators plan to disclose that the top executives of government-controlled mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac each earned between $4 million and $6 million this year.
Missing Child - Sarah Foxwell
Age: 11 DOB: 05/18/1998
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
Height: 4'8"
Weight: 78 lbs
Missing From: SALISBURY, WICOMICO
COUNTY, MARYLAND
Missing Since: 12/22/2009
Details: The child was last seen in the PM hours on
12/22/2009 at her residence in the 31000 block of
Old Ocean City Road, in Salisbury, Wicomico
County, Maryland. She has brown hair that is
worn in a ponytail, and she was last seen wearing
red fuzzy pajama bottoms with Christmas trees on
them, and a pink John Deere t-shirt.
Twas The Night Before Christmas
Twas the night before Christmas when all thru the house
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nick soon would be there.
The children all nestled snug in their beds
With no thought of the dog filling their head.
And mom in her kerchief and I in my cap
Knew the dog was cold, but didn’t care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash.
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow
gave the luster of mid-day to objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But Santa Claus with his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog once so lively and quick
Last year’s Christmas present now painfully sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name
and the dog ran to him despite all his pain.
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet on Cupid on Donner and Blitzen.
To the top of the porch to the top of the wall
Let’s find this dog a home where he will be loved by all.
I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year
For Santa had made one thing quite clear.
The gift of a dog is not just for the season
We had gotten the dog for all the wrong reasons.
In our haste to think of the kids a gift
There was one important thing we missed
A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don’t give a gift, then put it on a chain.
And I heard him explain as he rode out of site,
“You weren’t given a gift, you were given a life.”
Not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In hopes that St. Nick soon would be there.
The children all nestled snug in their beds
With no thought of the dog filling their head.
And mom in her kerchief and I in my cap
Knew the dog was cold, but didn’t care about that.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash
Figuring the dog was free of his chain and into the trash.
The moon on the crest of the new fallen snow
gave the luster of mid-day to objects below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
But Santa Claus with his eyes full of tears.
He unchained the dog once so lively and quick
Last year’s Christmas present now painfully sick.
More rapid than eagles he called the dog’s name
and the dog ran to him despite all his pain.
Now Dasher, now Dancer, now Prancer and Vixen
On Comet on Cupid on Donner and Blitzen.
To the top of the porch to the top of the wall
Let’s find this dog a home where he will be loved by all.
I knew in an instant there would be no gifts this year
For Santa had made one thing quite clear.
The gift of a dog is not just for the season
We had gotten the dog for all the wrong reasons.
In our haste to think of the kids a gift
There was one important thing we missed
A dog should be family, and cared for the same
You don’t give a gift, then put it on a chain.
And I heard him explain as he rode out of site,
“You weren’t given a gift, you were given a life.”
Fairy Tale For Guys
Once upon a time, a Prince asked a beautiful Princess.... '"Will you marry me?"
The Princess said, "NO!!!"
And the Prince lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and played golf and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.
The End
The Princess said, "NO!!!"
And the Prince lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and went fishing and hunting and played golf and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.
The End
Fabulous 50sChristmas Songs
A Holly Jolly ChristmasBurl Ives
Away In A MangerLoretta Lynn
Christmas AlphabetThe McGuire Sisters
Christmas Country ChristmasThe Statler Brothers
Christmas In My HometownSonny James
Christmas SongAlvin & The Chipmunks
Christmas Times A ComingBill MonroeAnd The Bluegrass Boys
Christmas WaltzFrank Sinatra
Christmas Without YouKenny RogersDolly Parton
Frosty The SnowmanGene Autry
Grandma Got Run OverBy A ReindeerElmo & Patsy
Hard Rock Candy ChristmasDolly Parton
Hark The Herald Angels SingNat King Cole
Have Yourself A VeryMerry ChristmasRosemary Clooney
Home For The HolidaysPerry Como
Its Beginning To LookA Lot Like ChristmasBing Crosby &The Andrew Sisters
I Saw Mommy KissingSanta ClausJimmy Boyd
Its a Most WonderfulTime Of The YearJohnny Mathis
Jingle Bell RockBobby Helms
Jingle BellsRoy RogersMost Interesting Middle!
Jingle BellsPerry Como
Jingle BellsThe Jingle Bell Piggie
Joy To The WorldNat King Cole
Leroy, the Redneck ReindeerJoe Diffie
Let It SnowAndy Williams
Lets Put ChristBack Into ChristmasTammy Wynette
Little Drummer BoyNeil Diamond
O Christmas TreeNat King Cole
Please Come HomeThe Platters
Pretty PaperRoy Orbison
Rocking Around TheChristmas TreeBrenda Lee
Rudolph The RedNose ReindeerGene Autry
Rudolph The RedNose ReindeerUnknown Group
Santa BabyCynthia Basinet
Santa Claus IsComing To TownBing Crosby
Santa Claus IsWatching YouRay Stevens
Silver BellsBing Crosby/Peggy Lee
Silent NightDean Martin
Sleigh RideJohnny Mathis
The First NoelAndy Williams
Up On The HousetopGene Autry
White ChristmasBing Crosby
White ChristmasThe Drifters (1954)
Winter WonderlandBrenda Lee
ChristmasWith Elvis
For Their Next Trick...
Look for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to try to circumvent the traditional conference committee process by which the different versions of health care reform passed by each house will be reconciled. If so, it will be the latest example of violating principles of transparency and accountability in the single-minded pursuit of legislative victory.
Mr. Reid and Ms. Pelosi would love to come up with a way to bash heads in private and skip any public discussion that further reveals just how incoherent and unworkable both the bills are. Luckily, there is a subterfuge readily available that wouldn't require the House to swallow the Senate's bill unchanged but also ducks the traditional give-and-take of the conference committee.
But serious dialogue isn't what Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are interested in right now. Look for the traditional conference committee to be replaced by a "ping-pong" game in which health care is finalized behind closed doors with little public scrutiny before the bill is rushed to the floor of each chamber for a final vote.
Mr. Reid and Ms. Pelosi would love to come up with a way to bash heads in private and skip any public discussion that further reveals just how incoherent and unworkable both the bills are. Luckily, there is a subterfuge readily available that wouldn't require the House to swallow the Senate's bill unchanged but also ducks the traditional give-and-take of the conference committee.
But serious dialogue isn't what Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Reid are interested in right now. Look for the traditional conference committee to be replaced by a "ping-pong" game in which health care is finalized behind closed doors with little public scrutiny before the bill is rushed to the floor of each chamber for a final vote.
Walking eagle
President BARACK OBAMA was invited to address a major gathering of the American Indian Nation two weeks ago in upstate New York.
He spoke for almost an hour about his plans for increasing every Native American's present standard of living. He referred to his time as a U.S. Senator and how he had voted for every Native American issue that came to the floor of the Senate.
Although President Obama was vague about the details of his plans, he seemed most enthusiastic and spoke eloquently about his ideas for helping his "red sisters and brothers."
At the conclusion of his speech, the Tribes presented Obama with a plaque inscribed with his new Indian name, "Walking Eagle.." The proud President then departed in his motorcade to a fundraiser, waving to the crowds.
A news reporter later asked the group of chiefs how they came to select the new name they had given to the President.
They explained that "Walking Eagle" is the name given to a bird so full of sh!t it can no longer fly.
How True
The Wizard of Oz" is 70 years old.
A remake would surely not be as good.
If Dorothy were to encounter men with no brain,
no heart, and no courage today…..
she wouldn't be in Oz, she'd be in Congress.
A remake would surely not be as good.
If Dorothy were to encounter men with no brain,
no heart, and no courage today…..
she wouldn't be in Oz, she'd be in Congress.
CITY OFFICES TO CLOSE EARLY ON CHRISTMAS EVE
City of Salisbury offices will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24, 2009. City offices will also be closed on Friday, December 25, 2009.
If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Salisbury Police Department Non-Emergency line at 410-548-3165. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
100 Years Ago
THE YEAR 1909
This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine!
The year is 1909.
One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 :
************ ********* *********
The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year ...
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. '
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5.. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada , Was Only 30
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day .
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school..
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind,regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health'
( Shocking? DUH! )
Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. !
Plus one more sad thought; 95 percent of the taxes we have now did not exist in 1909
I am now going to forward this to someone else without typing it myself.
From there, it will be sent to others all over the WORLD - all in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
IT STAGGERS THE MIND
This will boggle your mind, I know it did mine!
The year is 1909.
One hundred years ago.
What a difference a century makes!
Here are some statistics for the Year 1909 :
************ ********* *********
The average life expectancy was 47 years.
Fuel for this car was sold in drug stores only
Only 14 percent of the homes had a bathtub.
Only 8 percent of the homes had a telephone.
There were only 8,000 cars and only 144 miles of paved roads.
The maximum speed limit in most cities was 10 mph.
The tallest structure in the world was the Eiffel Tower !
The average wage in 1909 was 22 cents per hour.
The average worker made between $200 and $400 per year ...
A competent accountant could expect to earn $2000 per year,
A dentist $2,500 per year, a veterinarian between $1,500 and $4,000 per year, and a mechanical engineer about $5,000 per year.
More than 95 percent of all births took place at HOME .
Ninety percent of all doctors had NO COLLEGE EDUCATION!
Instead, they attended so-called medical schools, many of which
were condemned in the press AND the government as 'substandard. '
Sugar cost four cents a pound.
Eggs were fourteen cents a dozen.
Coffee was fifteen cents a pound.
Most women only washed their hair once a month, and used
Borax or egg yolks for shampoo.
Canada passed a law that prohibited poor people from
entering into their country for any reason.
Five leading causes of death were:
1. Pneumonia and influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea
4. Heart disease
5.. Stroke
The American flag had 45 stars.
The population of Las Vegas, Nevada , Was Only 30
Crossword puzzles, canned beer, and iced tea hadn't been invented yet.
There was no Mother's Day or Father's Day .
Two out of every 10 adults couldn't read or write and
Only 6 percent of all Americans had graduated from high school..
Marijuana, heroin, and morphine were all available over the counter at the local corner drugstores. Back then pharmacists said, 'Heroin clears the complexion, gives buoyancy to the mind,regulates the stomach and bowels, and is, in fact, a perfect guardian of health'
( Shocking? DUH! )
Eighteen percent of households had at least one full-time servant or domestic help.
There were about 230 reported murders in the ENTIRE ! U.S.A. !
Plus one more sad thought; 95 percent of the taxes we have now did not exist in 1909
I am now going to forward this to someone else without typing it myself.
From there, it will be sent to others all over the WORLD - all in a matter of seconds!
Try to imagine what it may be like in another 100 years.
IT STAGGERS THE MIND
COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S COUNCIL ON PHYSICAL FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING TO KICK OFF ON DECEMBER 29TH
In his “State of the County” address on December 18th, Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. announced that his Council on Physical Fitness and Healthy Living, an initiative that Mr. Pollitt promised to start in last year’s “State of the County” address, will kick off on Tuesday, December 29th, at 11:00 A.M. at Youth Exercise Services (Y.E.S) in Fruitland.
In last year’s address, Mr. Pollitt said that the fitness initiative would begin with him. Since that time, Mr. Pollitt has lost 30 pounds and has been working out at the Y.E.S. gym under the supervision of trainer Fred VanderVeen who agreed to take on Mr. Pollitt as “a project.” In the December 18th speech, the County Executive said, “If I could reverse a lifetime of bad habits and get in shape at my age, others would be motivated to give it a try as well.” Mr. Pollitt promises to give a brief demonstration of his work-out routine at the kick-off event.
The Council is chaired by former Green Bay Packer and Washington Senator star Tom Brown, a well-known and highly respected proponent of youth sports activities in Wicomico County. Assisting Mr. Brown on the organizational efforts of the past year have been leadership staff from the Health Department, the Board of Education, county and city government and local businesses. All will be present and introduced at the event.
Mr. Pollitt said that the Council will be primarily a public information resource of available fitness and health-related programs. The council will have a web site directly linked to the county website and will also utilize all communication tools available.
“We shall focus on bringing greater attention to issues such as childhood obesity, workplace fitness, senior athletics and many other key health issues,” said Pollitt.
Wicomico Bureau Of Investigations Press Release
Incident: Kidnapping Investigation
Date of Incident: 12-23-2009, Early morning hours
Location: Old Ocean City Road area in Salisbury, Maryland 21804
Narrative: On Wednesday morning, December 23, 2009, @ approximately 10:00AM, Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputies and the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation initiated an investigation into the apparent abduction of eleven year old Sarah Haley Foxwell of Salisbury. As a result of this investigation, authorities have identified a suspect who has been taken into custody by the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation. The suspect is identified as thirty (30) year old Thomas James Leggs, a resident of Bennett Road in Salisbury. Leggs has been charged with one count of KIDNAPPING and one count of first degree BURGLARY and is awaiting his initial appearance before a district court commissioner.
Thomas Leggs is a registered SEX OFFENDER living here in Wicomico County. Eleven year old Sarah Foxwell remains missing and is the focus of a massive ORGANIZED ground search. Tomorrow morning, those assisting in the ground search will be tasked with searching several square miles of densely wooded areas which are surrounded by frozen tundra, fresh-water ponds and many fields. There are residential areas to be searched as well.
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has been overwhelmed with the number of law enforcement agencies who have responded from across the state and are currently assisting in this search. We are requesting the public to PLEASE allow us to do our jobs and refrain from conducted their own search and contaminating a potential crime scene. If anyone has any information pertaining to the disappearance of eleven year old Sarah Foxwell or a possible location of Sarah Foxwell, please contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office @ 410-548-4891.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Suspect In Custody: Thomas Leggs Jr.
Name:LEGGS, THOMAS J. JR.
Primary Residence :
30461 BENNETT RD SALISBURY MD 21804
Address Change Date:
12/18/2007
Temporary Residence :
30461 BENNETT RD SALISBURY MD 21804
Employment Address :
30461 SAME AS ADDRESS RD SALISBURY MD 2180421020 COLTEN'S POINT RD AVENUE MD 2060930461 BENNETT RD SALISBURY MD 21804
School Address :
NA
Charge:
SEX OFFENSE 3RD DEGREE (3-307)
Category:
Child Sexual Offenders
Information Contact:
SORU
Date of Birth:
08/07/1979
Age:
30
Status:
COMPLIANT
Notify me if the status changes
Found Dog Update
Joe,
I haven’t had a min to check your site but I wanted to send out a message to let you know the dog that I had found on Quantico road is safe at home with his family. Thanks to your website they went to pick him up the other day from the shelter. Again thank you for posting for me.
I haven’t had a min to check your site but I wanted to send out a message to let you know the dog that I had found on Quantico road is safe at home with his family. Thanks to your website they went to pick him up the other day from the shelter. Again thank you for posting for me.
Plea
I am writing to you, because I feel your site and viewers can really help a family in need. Last night one of our supervisors lost everything they own, in a house fire. All their belongings were destroyed, including the children’s Christmas gifts, that were so lovingly purchased. If anyone can make a donation of money, food , clothing, toys, to be used for Christmas, please do so. You can call 410-603-2244 and ask for Jenie, for more info, or drop off any donations at Allen Family Foods in Hurlock. You may also drop off donations at my home in Salisbury, if you so choose. This family is from Cambridge. They have 2 girls 8 and 10 and a 4 year old boy. Thank You from the bottom of my heart.
Jennifer K. Henry
HACCP Coordinator/ SQF Practitioner
Allen Family Foods, Inc
274 Nealson Street
P.O.Box 1030
Hurlock. M.D. 21643
410-943-3989 exts :183,194,152,153
jenie.henry@allenfamilyfoods.com
Jennifer K. Henry
HACCP Coordinator/ SQF Practitioner
Allen Family Foods, Inc
274 Nealson Street
P.O.Box 1030
Hurlock. M.D. 21643
410-943-3989 exts :183,194,152,153
jenie.henry@allenfamilyfoods.com
Red Kettle Campaign - UPDATE
Those that have volunteered to ring the bell at Gander Mountain, please consider rescheduling for other locations. As you can see, Ace Hardware really needs some help.
If you'd like to volunteer for a slot at any of the above locations please, send your request to ringabell4tsa@verizon.net or call Kettle Campaign Headquarters 410-749-RING (7464).
THANK YOU, to all that have so generously volunteered their time to this worthwhile campaign.
Manipulation Of The Numbers And The Lives Of Americans
Joe,
I have to share this with you. Recently I made the decision to lay off two of my employees. It came after great consideration that I decided I had no other option. Both Employees have been with me for over a year and it was like breaking bad news to two friends. I have been making the required payments to the State of Maryland AND the federal government as required because I didn't want to be the subject of an audit or fines. BUT when my guys went to file for unemployment they were instructed to wait until the following quarter and file again. This notification was made by mail with instructions to call a number if there were any questions. Both employees have been trying for the past week and a half to call but never get more than a busy signal. Both employees have worked continuously for me since they became employed. Since I learned of this I have had the occasion to speak to several people who are experiencing the same issues with unemployment. It seems that the rumors I'm hearing may be true. Unemployment is running out of money and they are denying everyone initially as a matter of unwritten policy, in order to save money and to keep the number of new people signing up for unemployment falsely low to make it appear that the economy is getting better when everyone who is in business knows that isn't the case. My employees have resorted to writing letters to unemployment, but letter writing doesn't feed their families. Have you heard of anyone going through the same thing?
I have to share this with you. Recently I made the decision to lay off two of my employees. It came after great consideration that I decided I had no other option. Both Employees have been with me for over a year and it was like breaking bad news to two friends. I have been making the required payments to the State of Maryland AND the federal government as required because I didn't want to be the subject of an audit or fines. BUT when my guys went to file for unemployment they were instructed to wait until the following quarter and file again. This notification was made by mail with instructions to call a number if there were any questions. Both employees have been trying for the past week and a half to call but never get more than a busy signal. Both employees have worked continuously for me since they became employed. Since I learned of this I have had the occasion to speak to several people who are experiencing the same issues with unemployment. It seems that the rumors I'm hearing may be true. Unemployment is running out of money and they are denying everyone initially as a matter of unwritten policy, in order to save money and to keep the number of new people signing up for unemployment falsely low to make it appear that the economy is getting better when everyone who is in business knows that isn't the case. My employees have resorted to writing letters to unemployment, but letter writing doesn't feed their families. Have you heard of anyone going through the same thing?
Fruitland Police And Fire Department Reach Out To 9 Families This Christmas
Joe,
On Saturday, 12/19/09 members of the Fruitland Police and Fire Departments , along with Santa, delivered food baskets and toys to nine local families in our annual “Christmas for Kids” program. Everyone had a great time in spite of the weather. As you know, the most heartwarming story is that of the Phillips family (Beth, Dustin and Jana) who are pictured with Santa. Beth and her two children were absolutely thrilled. In fact, Beth indicated that the response the family has received from the entire community has been absolutely overwhelming and very much appreciated; particularly during Christmas.
A huge Thank You is extended to everyone at Crossroads Church, Fruitland Fire Department, our employees at City Hall and community members who donated toys and clothing to our program. We would also like to thank Mrs. Rebecca Palmer and Councilman Richard Tull for their donations as well as the East Fields Homeowners Association who collect and donate food baskets each year.
Merry Christmas to you and your Family.
Climate
If you are interested in global warming, you might find this interesting. Its worth the 3 minutes it takes to watch.
Sam Hotton Writes
Thanks Joe for putting my Barber Shop photo on your news site. I must say that yours is a fine news site and I have been reading it daily since you told me about it. Very well written and trimmed of excess. Most informative with interesting local highlights. Eye catching graphics, adverts and with well thought out photos. Great fun all around, I like it. Thanks!
Joe, I have a history question about Salisbury and a personal mystery I would like to find the answer to. Perhaps you know the answer or one of your readers might know. The timeline was the late 1950's or early 1960's. In the days leading up to Christmas, White & Leonards department store would air a television show with a grown man portraying an Elf. This elf would describe and demonstrate the toys to the boys and girls in the TV viewing audience. I have found that many local men and women have fond memories of sitting with excitement and anticipation in front of the TV when they were children dreaming of these. As to whom this elf was, he was known as "Jolly Jack". I have heard it was John B. Greenberger. Others say Lonnie Layton and today I was told it was John Rahe. I'd love to know whom he was. A Christmas has not arrived that I have not thought of sitting in front of the TV with WBOC channel 16 at suppertime and dreaming of the toys that Jolly Jack shared with us.. Who was the wonderful man under that Elf hat??
All the best Joe, and Merry Christmas.
Sam Hotton
Joe, I have a history question about Salisbury and a personal mystery I would like to find the answer to. Perhaps you know the answer or one of your readers might know. The timeline was the late 1950's or early 1960's. In the days leading up to Christmas, White & Leonards department store would air a television show with a grown man portraying an Elf. This elf would describe and demonstrate the toys to the boys and girls in the TV viewing audience. I have found that many local men and women have fond memories of sitting with excitement and anticipation in front of the TV when they were children dreaming of these. As to whom this elf was, he was known as "Jolly Jack". I have heard it was John B. Greenberger. Others say Lonnie Layton and today I was told it was John Rahe. I'd love to know whom he was. A Christmas has not arrived that I have not thought of sitting in front of the TV with WBOC channel 16 at suppertime and dreaming of the toys that Jolly Jack shared with us.. Who was the wonderful man under that Elf hat??
All the best Joe, and Merry Christmas.
Sam Hotton
Why The SWISS Have A Very Low Crime Rate
To the skeptics ... if you have a family you must put aside YOUR preferences
and see what an entire nation has done AND without problems at all.
Every person should watch this 3 minute video. It tells an amazing story.
The statement made in the last 10 seconds sums it all up.
Why the SWISS have a very low crime rate.
and see what an entire nation has done AND without problems at all.
Every person should watch this 3 minute video. It tells an amazing story.
The statement made in the last 10 seconds sums it all up.
Why the SWISS have a very low crime rate.
NHSCA Basketball Festival Team Brunch
Former NBA Assistant Coach Brendan Suhr will be Featured Guest Speaker for NHSCA Basketball Festival Team Brunch
(Salisbury, MD) Former NBA Assistant Coach Brendan Suhr is scheduled to headline the Team Brunch of the NHSCA High School Basketball Festival. This brunch on Sunday, December 27th at 11:00am at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is included for all tournament participants and the public is invited to attend.
Suhr spent 28 seasons on the NBA sidelines, most notably on Chuck Daly's Detroit Pistons' "Bad Boy" staff, winning two championships. Suhr was the head scout for the first U.S. "Dream Team" in 1992. Suhr also served on NBA staffs with the Atlanta Hawks (assistant coach, 1979-87/assistant GM-1988), Detroit (1988-92, 2000-01), the New Jersey Nets (1992-94), the Toronto Raptors (1996-97), the Orlando Magic (1997-99), and the New York Knicks (assistant coach 2004-05, 2006-08/scout 2004/Director, Player Personnel, 2004-08).
Executive Director of the NHSCA, Bobby Ferraro Jr, said “It’s a pleasure to have Brendan as a guest speaker for our Team Breakfast and we believe the players and coaches are really going to enjoy his presence and the message he will be delivering.”
Suhr spent time in the Continental Basketball Association, serving as the president, general manager, and head coach of the Grand Rapids Hoops (1995-97). He also co-owned the team from 1996-99. Suhr was the CBA's executive vice president of basketball operations and industry relations, working closely with then-CBA owner Isiah Thomas on implementing league policy. He earned CBA's Coach of Year honors in 1996.
Tickets for the brunch are $15 per person. To purchase tickets, please contact the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office at: 410-548-4911.
The National High School Coaches Association High School Basketball Festival will run from December 26th to December 30th at the Wicomico Civic Center and Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD. In conjunction with Wicomico County Tourism, the NHSCA Basketball Festival will feature thirty teams from the Mid-Atlantic region. Tickets are available at the Wicomico Civic Center (M-F 8am to 5pm) or at the gate.
For a tournament schedule, please visit www.nhsca.com and click on the NHSCA Basketball Festival link.
(Salisbury, MD) Former NBA Assistant Coach Brendan Suhr is scheduled to headline the Team Brunch of the NHSCA High School Basketball Festival. This brunch on Sunday, December 27th at 11:00am at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center is included for all tournament participants and the public is invited to attend.
Suhr spent 28 seasons on the NBA sidelines, most notably on Chuck Daly's Detroit Pistons' "Bad Boy" staff, winning two championships. Suhr was the head scout for the first U.S. "Dream Team" in 1992. Suhr also served on NBA staffs with the Atlanta Hawks (assistant coach, 1979-87/assistant GM-1988), Detroit (1988-92, 2000-01), the New Jersey Nets (1992-94), the Toronto Raptors (1996-97), the Orlando Magic (1997-99), and the New York Knicks (assistant coach 2004-05, 2006-08/scout 2004/Director, Player Personnel, 2004-08).
Executive Director of the NHSCA, Bobby Ferraro Jr, said “It’s a pleasure to have Brendan as a guest speaker for our Team Breakfast and we believe the players and coaches are really going to enjoy his presence and the message he will be delivering.”
Suhr spent time in the Continental Basketball Association, serving as the president, general manager, and head coach of the Grand Rapids Hoops (1995-97). He also co-owned the team from 1996-99. Suhr was the CBA's executive vice president of basketball operations and industry relations, working closely with then-CBA owner Isiah Thomas on implementing league policy. He earned CBA's Coach of Year honors in 1996.
Tickets for the brunch are $15 per person. To purchase tickets, please contact the Wicomico Civic Center Box Office at: 410-548-4911.
The National High School Coaches Association High School Basketball Festival will run from December 26th to December 30th at the Wicomico Civic Center and Wicomico High School in Salisbury, MD. In conjunction with Wicomico County Tourism, the NHSCA Basketball Festival will feature thirty teams from the Mid-Atlantic region. Tickets are available at the Wicomico Civic Center (M-F 8am to 5pm) or at the gate.
For a tournament schedule, please visit www.nhsca.com and click on the NHSCA Basketball Festival link.
Person Robbed While Sitting In Their Car
Location: Parkway Drive, Seaford, DE
Date of Occurrence: 12/21/2009, 12:45 am
Suspects:
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’6”-6’0”, and 160 pounds, wearing a black jacket, and black pants.
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’5”-6’1”, and 170 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants.
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’6” -6’0” and 160 pounds, also wearing a black jacket, and black pants.
Resume: On the aforementioned date and time, a 30 year old male victim from Seaford, DE, was sitting in his car on Parkway Drive Seaford, DE when he was approached by three unknown black male suspects, all dressed in black. The one suspect broke out the driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle with an unknown object. One of the other suspects pointed a hand gun at the victim and demanded cash. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and gave the suspects items he had in his pockets. The suspects fled the area on foot after obtaining undisclosed items from the victim. The victim did receive a laceration just above his left eye during the incident.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Troop 5 at (302) 337- 1090, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
Date of Occurrence: 12/21/2009, 12:45 am
Suspects:
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’6”-6’0”, and 160 pounds, wearing a black jacket, and black pants.
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’5”-6’1”, and 170 pounds, wearing a black jacket and black pants.
Black Male, approximately 20 years old, between 5’6” -6’0” and 160 pounds, also wearing a black jacket, and black pants.
Resume: On the aforementioned date and time, a 30 year old male victim from Seaford, DE, was sitting in his car on Parkway Drive Seaford, DE when he was approached by three unknown black male suspects, all dressed in black. The one suspect broke out the driver’s side window of the victim’s vehicle with an unknown object. One of the other suspects pointed a hand gun at the victim and demanded cash. The victim complied with the suspect’s demands and gave the suspects items he had in his pockets. The suspects fled the area on foot after obtaining undisclosed items from the victim. The victim did receive a laceration just above his left eye during the incident.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact Troop 5 at (302) 337- 1090, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.
General Backs Off Courts-Martial For Pregnancy But Urges Troops To "Think Before Acting"
BAGHDAD - A U.S. general in Iraq who listed pregnancy as a reason for courts-martial of soldiers said Tuesday that he would never actually seek to jail someone over the offense, but wanted to underline the seriousness of the issue.
Last month, Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo issued a policy that would allow soldiers who become pregnant and their sexual partners to be courts-martialed. But he appeared to back away from the policy in a conference call with reporters, saying the policy was intended to emphasize the problems created when pregnant soldiers go home and leave behind a weaker unit.
"I have never considered courts-martial for this, I do not ever see myself putting a soldier in jail for this," said Cucolo, who oversees U.S. forces in northern Iraq. But since pregnant women automatically go home, their units are left short-staffed, he said.
"I need every soldier I've got," Cucolo said. "I need them for the entire duration of this deployment."
Cucolo commands a task force of 22,000 soldiers, which oversees northern Iraq, including cities such as Tikrit, Kirkuk and Mosul. He said he has 1,682 female soldiers.
As soon as the military knows a soldier is pregnant, she is immediately sent home.
Redeployed if pregnant
"If you are a pregnant female in a combat zone, you are redeployed, period. That is actually not my call, that is just what we do," he said.
Cucolo is believed to be the first to make the pregnancy an offense that could be dealt with by courts-martial — for both the man and the woman. The ruling only applies to troops under his command. He said women who are raped would not be subject to this order.
"I have to accomplish a very complex mission," he said. "I'm going to do what it takes to maintain our strength."
Cucolo's order outlines some 20 barred activities. Most of them are aimed at keeping order and preventing criminal activity, such as selling a weapon or taking drugs.
Troops also are prohibited from "sexual contact of any kind" with Iraqi nationals. And, they cannot spend the night with a member of the opposite sex, unless married or expressly permitted to do so.
The general said he consulted with a number of women in his unit before coming up with the policy and all supported it. He also consulted with his unit's lawyer.
"It's a very difficult issue because pregnancy does impede readiness," said Genevieve Chase, the founder of American Women Veterans, an organization designed to help female veterans. "Enforcing the rule of this is what's going to be difficult."
Chase said she was especially concerned about holding both males and females responsible.
Chase also said there is already a heavy stigma on women who get pregnant in the battlefield.
"Every time a female does get pregnant there's that automatic assumption, that you're trying to get out of the deployment," she said.
More from MSNBC.com here.
Last month, Maj. Gen. Anthony Cucolo issued a policy that would allow soldiers who become pregnant and their sexual partners to be courts-martialed. But he appeared to back away from the policy in a conference call with reporters, saying the policy was intended to emphasize the problems created when pregnant soldiers go home and leave behind a weaker unit.
"I have never considered courts-martial for this, I do not ever see myself putting a soldier in jail for this," said Cucolo, who oversees U.S. forces in northern Iraq. But since pregnant women automatically go home, their units are left short-staffed, he said.
"I need every soldier I've got," Cucolo said. "I need them for the entire duration of this deployment."
Cucolo commands a task force of 22,000 soldiers, which oversees northern Iraq, including cities such as Tikrit, Kirkuk and Mosul. He said he has 1,682 female soldiers.
As soon as the military knows a soldier is pregnant, she is immediately sent home.
Redeployed if pregnant
"If you are a pregnant female in a combat zone, you are redeployed, period. That is actually not my call, that is just what we do," he said.
Cucolo is believed to be the first to make the pregnancy an offense that could be dealt with by courts-martial — for both the man and the woman. The ruling only applies to troops under his command. He said women who are raped would not be subject to this order.
"I have to accomplish a very complex mission," he said. "I'm going to do what it takes to maintain our strength."
Cucolo's order outlines some 20 barred activities. Most of them are aimed at keeping order and preventing criminal activity, such as selling a weapon or taking drugs.
Troops also are prohibited from "sexual contact of any kind" with Iraqi nationals. And, they cannot spend the night with a member of the opposite sex, unless married or expressly permitted to do so.
The general said he consulted with a number of women in his unit before coming up with the policy and all supported it. He also consulted with his unit's lawyer.
"It's a very difficult issue because pregnancy does impede readiness," said Genevieve Chase, the founder of American Women Veterans, an organization designed to help female veterans. "Enforcing the rule of this is what's going to be difficult."
Chase said she was especially concerned about holding both males and females responsible.
Chase also said there is already a heavy stigma on women who get pregnant in the battlefield.
"Every time a female does get pregnant there's that automatic assumption, that you're trying to get out of the deployment," she said.
More from MSNBC.com here.
Law Enforcement Breakfast
MADD Representative-Caroline Cash is on the left DFC Jeff Chase and MADD Representative-Lisa Spicknall is on the rightThe Eastern Shore MADD Breakfast was held on December 11, 2009 at the Fountains Conference Center.
Officers from across the Eastern Shore were honored for their dedication to stopping Impaired Drivers.
DFC Jeff Chase from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was given an award for his commitment to stop Impaired Driving and for having the highest number of DUI Arrests for his agency.
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL LARRY R. ELLIS TO MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS
Four Star General Appointed to the University Board of Regents
ANNAPOLIS, MD –Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of General Larry R. Ellis (Retired), a four star general of the United States Army, to the Morgan State Board of Regents. General Ellis represents one of only six African Americans ever to hold the rank of four star general. General Ellis is a graduate of Morgan State University and a native of Cambridge, Maryland.
“Morgan State University has a proud history in the State of Maryland educating the leaders of tomorrow. It is an honor for me to appoint General Ellis to the Morgan State Board of Regents to build on that proud history,” said Governor O’Malley. “With more than 35 years of experience in the military, General Ellis brings a wealth of experience in planning, management, communications and operations. I am confident that his experience will be an asset to MSU as the university continues to educate our students and provide rich cultural opportunities for the region and the public.”
"We want to thank Governor O'Malley for appointing General Ellis to the Morgan State University Board of Regents," said Dallas Evans, Chairman of the Morgan State Board of Regents. "As a graduate of Morgan State, native son of Cambridge, and one of six African American four star generals in the nation, General Ellis is accomplished and well-respected in Maryland and abroad. It is an honor to serve with him on the Board."
General Larry R. Ellis (Retired), has more than 35 years of experience in the military, leading complex military organizations as large as 750,000. From 2005 to 2009, General Ellis served as the President and CEO of Point Blank Solution, Inc., a company that designs, manufactures and distributes resistant and protective body armor for military and law enforcement activities worldwide. He has served as President and CEO since 2005.
From 2001 to 2004, General Ellis served as the Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command at Ft. McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his ranking of four star general. As Commander, General Ellis oversaw all aspects of the 750,000 military personnel and more than 10,000 civilian and contractor personnel, and was also responsible for the welfare and performance of personnel deployed in the 50 States and more than 30 countries. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2001, as three star general, General Ellis served as Chief Operations Officer for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. In that capacity, he developed plans and concepts of operations for the Army, affecting over one million soldiers and their families deployed nationwide. From 1997 to 1999, General Ellis served as a two star general operational level commander at the First Armored Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany and Bosnia. General Ellis directed a multi-national organization of 18,000 people, with an annual budget of $250 million. General Ellis directed NATO, United States, Russian and Allied soldiers in the conduct of stability and support operations that successfully brought economic and political opportunity to Bosnia. In 1996, General Ellis served as the Deputy Director for Army Human Resources in Washington, DC. Prior to that, General Ellis served in a number of roles in his military career, including: Chief Operations Officer, United Nations Command, Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, Manpower and Force Structure Analyst, Logistics Staff Officer, and faculty at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
General Ellis received his Bachelor of Science from Morgan State University and received his Master of Science from Indiana University. He also attended the U.S. Army War College and participated in the National Security Studies Program at Syracuse and Johns Hopkins Universities.
General Ellis is the recipient of several honors and awards, including the Honorary Doctor of Laws, the Honorary Master of Strategic Studies, the ROCK of the Year Award, the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Service Award, and the NAACP National Service Award.
He is married to Jean Ellis of Baltimore, has two daughters, and in his free time enjoys golf and athletic activities. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. General Ellis fills the vacancy of General Johnnie E. Wilson (Retired), and will begin his term on January 8, 2010.
ANNAPOLIS, MD –Governor Martin O’Malley today announced the appointment of General Larry R. Ellis (Retired), a four star general of the United States Army, to the Morgan State Board of Regents. General Ellis represents one of only six African Americans ever to hold the rank of four star general. General Ellis is a graduate of Morgan State University and a native of Cambridge, Maryland.
“Morgan State University has a proud history in the State of Maryland educating the leaders of tomorrow. It is an honor for me to appoint General Ellis to the Morgan State Board of Regents to build on that proud history,” said Governor O’Malley. “With more than 35 years of experience in the military, General Ellis brings a wealth of experience in planning, management, communications and operations. I am confident that his experience will be an asset to MSU as the university continues to educate our students and provide rich cultural opportunities for the region and the public.”
"We want to thank Governor O'Malley for appointing General Ellis to the Morgan State University Board of Regents," said Dallas Evans, Chairman of the Morgan State Board of Regents. "As a graduate of Morgan State, native son of Cambridge, and one of six African American four star generals in the nation, General Ellis is accomplished and well-respected in Maryland and abroad. It is an honor to serve with him on the Board."
General Larry R. Ellis (Retired), has more than 35 years of experience in the military, leading complex military organizations as large as 750,000. From 2005 to 2009, General Ellis served as the President and CEO of Point Blank Solution, Inc., a company that designs, manufactures and distributes resistant and protective body armor for military and law enforcement activities worldwide. He has served as President and CEO since 2005.
From 2001 to 2004, General Ellis served as the Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command at Ft. McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned his ranking of four star general. As Commander, General Ellis oversaw all aspects of the 750,000 military personnel and more than 10,000 civilian and contractor personnel, and was also responsible for the welfare and performance of personnel deployed in the 50 States and more than 30 countries. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2001, as three star general, General Ellis served as Chief Operations Officer for the U.S. Army at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. In that capacity, he developed plans and concepts of operations for the Army, affecting over one million soldiers and their families deployed nationwide. From 1997 to 1999, General Ellis served as a two star general operational level commander at the First Armored Division in Bad Kreuznach, Germany and Bosnia. General Ellis directed a multi-national organization of 18,000 people, with an annual budget of $250 million. General Ellis directed NATO, United States, Russian and Allied soldiers in the conduct of stability and support operations that successfully brought economic and political opportunity to Bosnia. In 1996, General Ellis served as the Deputy Director for Army Human Resources in Washington, DC. Prior to that, General Ellis served in a number of roles in his military career, including: Chief Operations Officer, United Nations Command, Deputy Director of Strategic Planning and Policy, Manpower and Force Structure Analyst, Logistics Staff Officer, and faculty at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
General Ellis received his Bachelor of Science from Morgan State University and received his Master of Science from Indiana University. He also attended the U.S. Army War College and participated in the National Security Studies Program at Syracuse and Johns Hopkins Universities.
General Ellis is the recipient of several honors and awards, including the Honorary Doctor of Laws, the Honorary Master of Strategic Studies, the ROCK of the Year Award, the Indiana University Distinguished Alumni Service Award, and the NAACP National Service Award.
He is married to Jean Ellis of Baltimore, has two daughters, and in his free time enjoys golf and athletic activities. He currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. General Ellis fills the vacancy of General Johnnie E. Wilson (Retired), and will begin his term on January 8, 2010.
Proposed U.S. Department Of State’s Foreign Affairs Security Training Center
The GSA has announced Preferred Site and Public Meetings for the Proposed U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Affairs Security Training Center in Queen Anne’s County.
The schedule for the two meetings is as follows:
GSA Public Project Overview Meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Queen Anne’s County High School located at 125 Ruthsburg Road, Centreville, MD.
GSA Public Scoping Meeting For Purposes of NEPA/NHPA: Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Queen Anne’s County High School located at 125 Ruthsburg Road, Centreville, MD.
“This project has the potential to provide a big boost to our local economy, and like any major project, members of the community have many questions. I’m pleased that public meetings have been set for this project so that the community will get the opportunity to have their questions answered, review the facts, and provide their input. I look forward to this important next step.”
-Rep Frank Kratovil
The schedule for the two meetings is as follows:
GSA Public Project Overview Meeting: Tuesday, January 5, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Queen Anne’s County High School located at 125 Ruthsburg Road, Centreville, MD.
GSA Public Scoping Meeting For Purposes of NEPA/NHPA: Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Queen Anne’s County High School located at 125 Ruthsburg Road, Centreville, MD.
“This project has the potential to provide a big boost to our local economy, and like any major project, members of the community have many questions. I’m pleased that public meetings have been set for this project so that the community will get the opportunity to have their questions answered, review the facts, and provide their input. I look forward to this important next step.”
-Rep Frank Kratovil
Homicide Suspect Remains At Large
Location: 200 Block of Jury Drive, Magnolia, DE
Date of Occurrence: 12/17/2009, at approximately 9:46 am
Suspect: Charles A. Perry, 21 years old, of Dover, DE.
Resume: Charles A. Perry is wanted in connection with the murder of Michael Savage, of Dover, DE, on 12/17/09. Through continued investigation State Police Homicide Detectives have information that Charles A. Perry was last seen in the area of Harrington, DE, after the homicide. Charles A. Perry was also seen in the K-Mart store on North Dupont Highway, Dover, DE on the day of the homicide. Perry is a white male 5’7”, 130 pounds.
Delaware State Police Homicide Detectives currently have a warrant for Charles A. Perry for, Murder 1st (f) and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony (f).
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Charles A. Perry is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333. Citizens are advised not to contact or approach Charles A. Perry, and to call the authorities immediately if he is spotted.
Campaign Announcement
You are cordially invited to be with…
Senator Andy Harris, M.D.
Candidate for U.S. Congress
for his official… “2010 Campaign Announcement”
Tuesday, January 5th
The Harris for Congress Campaign will hold three separate announcements across Maryland’s First Congressional District:
10:00 am – Bel Air, MD – Silver Spring Mining Company
1:00 pm – Annapolis, MD – Maryland Republican Party Headquarters
5:00 pm – Salisbury, MD – East Coast Iron, Inc.
RSVP by January 1st
Come Join Andy as he begins his fight to take back Maryland’s First Congressional District!
Harris for Congress T-Shirts will be available. Hope to see you there!
PLEASE RSVP FOR THE HARFORD COUNTY EVENT TO KATHY SZELIGA: kathy@andyharris.com or 443-570-1555PLEASE RSVP FOR THE ANNAPOLIS EVENT TO PAT DALY- pat@andyharris.com,or 240-925-7462PLEASE RSVP FOR THE SALISBURY EVENT TO MARK MCIVER- mark@andyharris.com or 443-735-2836
Yes, I (we) will attend.
I will RSVP for ___ guests.
No, I (we) cannot attend, but below is my contact information so I can volunteer at a later date.
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Paid for by Andy Harris for Congress. Federal law limits contributions to Andy Harris for Congress to $4,600 per election ($2,300 primary and $2,300 general) from individuals and $5,000 per election from multi-candidate federal PACs. Contributions by corporations, foreign nationals, and federal government contractors are prohibited. Contributions to Andy Harris for Congress are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On December 16, 2009 at approximately 1:03 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant issued by the Wicomico County Circuit Court. The warrant was issued as a result of the suspect failing to appear for her initial appearance before the court for prostitution charges.
ARRESTED: Amber Marie Hughes, 20 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Wicomico Co. Circuit Court Bench Warrant –
Failure to appear for initial appearance
DISPOSITION: Released to Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Office
CC # 200900044365
On December 16, 2009 at approximately 4:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant charging the suspect with an assault that occurred on December 5. The investigation of the assault revealed that on that date the suspect assaulted another male during an altercation in the parking lot of the Greene Turtle Restaurant and Bar. During the assault, the suspect struck the victim repeatedly, resulting in the hospitalization of the victim.
ARRESTED: Kenneth Allen Hopkins, 22 years of age
Seaford, Delaware
CHARGES: First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900042946
ARRESTED: Amber Marie Hughes, 20 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Wicomico Co. Circuit Court Bench Warrant –
Failure to appear for initial appearance
DISPOSITION: Released to Wicomico Co. Sheriff’s Office
CC # 200900044365
On December 16, 2009 at approximately 4:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant charging the suspect with an assault that occurred on December 5. The investigation of the assault revealed that on that date the suspect assaulted another male during an altercation in the parking lot of the Greene Turtle Restaurant and Bar. During the assault, the suspect struck the victim repeatedly, resulting in the hospitalization of the victim.
ARRESTED: Kenneth Allen Hopkins, 22 years of age
Seaford, Delaware
CHARGES: First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900042946
New Indian River Inlet Bridge Construction Update As 2009 Comes To A Close
Rehoboth Beach -- The Department of Transportation and Skanska USA Civil Southeast, Inc. note that November and December 2009 were especially productive for the construction crews working on the new Indian River Inlet Bridge.
The following are some of the activities that were accomplished over the last couple of months and a look at what is to come in early 2010:
-All pile drivings have been completed and found to have acceptable capacity levels
-Construction on the approach foundations began and is well underway
-Forming of the edge girders for the cable stay spans has begun. The first edge girder casting is scheduled for late January.
-The first four floor beams for the cable stay superstructure have been erected on the temporary steel false work, and four more will follow on the north side before Christmas. On the south side, floor beams will be erected after Christmas.
-Off site fabrication has begun for the steel anchor boxes. The cable stay anchor boxes will be installed in January.
-The first delivery of the form traveler will arrive by New Year's Day from Hong Kong. Ultimately, 34 containers will be delivered and then assembled on site at the Skanska construction yard. The form traveler will start to be used in late spring
-Erection and construction of the four pylon towers continues, along with shoring and false work
-The north and south bridge side abutments have been partially constructed, marking the ends of the bridge adjacent to the approach embankments, and rebar is in place. The south side has made similar progress although the abutments are not as far along
-The superstructure will be built on the temporary false work that was recently put in place. Several cast-in-place concrete footings for the approach spans have been completed. Four foot diameter concrete columns are now being cast on the footings.
-Site tours for various universities, colleges and public school groups were conducted providing a closer look and better understanding of the bridge construction. Site tours will resume in early spring 2010
-The www.irib.deldot.gov website has been expanded to provide more educational opportunities for students, teachers and parents in learning about the bridge, its components and construction
DelDOT and Skanska look forward to spring 2010 (and nicer weather) in order to provide an informational workshop and site tour to the public. This will be an excellent opportunity to see the great deal of progress being made on site.
We encouraged you to visit the web site, Indian River Inlet Bridge Project for updates or obtain general project information.
The following are some of the activities that were accomplished over the last couple of months and a look at what is to come in early 2010:
-All pile drivings have been completed and found to have acceptable capacity levels
-Construction on the approach foundations began and is well underway
-Forming of the edge girders for the cable stay spans has begun. The first edge girder casting is scheduled for late January.
-The first four floor beams for the cable stay superstructure have been erected on the temporary steel false work, and four more will follow on the north side before Christmas. On the south side, floor beams will be erected after Christmas.
-Off site fabrication has begun for the steel anchor boxes. The cable stay anchor boxes will be installed in January.
-The first delivery of the form traveler will arrive by New Year's Day from Hong Kong. Ultimately, 34 containers will be delivered and then assembled on site at the Skanska construction yard. The form traveler will start to be used in late spring
-Erection and construction of the four pylon towers continues, along with shoring and false work
-The north and south bridge side abutments have been partially constructed, marking the ends of the bridge adjacent to the approach embankments, and rebar is in place. The south side has made similar progress although the abutments are not as far along
-The superstructure will be built on the temporary false work that was recently put in place. Several cast-in-place concrete footings for the approach spans have been completed. Four foot diameter concrete columns are now being cast on the footings.
-Site tours for various universities, colleges and public school groups were conducted providing a closer look and better understanding of the bridge construction. Site tours will resume in early spring 2010
-The www.irib.deldot.gov website has been expanded to provide more educational opportunities for students, teachers and parents in learning about the bridge, its components and construction
DelDOT and Skanska look forward to spring 2010 (and nicer weather) in order to provide an informational workshop and site tour to the public. This will be an excellent opportunity to see the great deal of progress being made on site.
We encouraged you to visit the web site, Indian River Inlet Bridge Project for updates or obtain general project information.
Vatican Paper Says ‘Simpsons’ Are Okely Dokely
L'Osservatore Romano says Homer’s religious confusion mirrors man’s
VATICAN CITY - To put it as the devout Ned Flanders would, the Vatican's newspaper thinks "The Simpsons" are an okely dokely bunch.
L'Osservatore Romano on Tuesday congratulated the show on its 20th anniversary, praising its philosophical leanings as well as its stinging and often irreverent take on religion.
Without Homer Simpson and the other yellow-skinned characters "many today wouldn't know how to laugh," said the article titled "Aristotle's Virtues and Homer's Doughnut."
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