The Shorebirds Are Back In Town

This Friday be one of the first 1,000 fans through the gate and you'll receive a stylish Shorebirds Beanie cap. Plus it's another Fox 21 Friday Fun Pack Night where 4 friends or a family of 4 can get the Fun Pack of (4) General Admission Tickets, (4) Pepsi Value Meals, (4) Amusement Ride Coupons, a signed logo ball, and coupons for a FREE medium 1-topping pizza from Papa Johns, a FREE Super Deluxe Car Wash from Soft Tough and a FREE Meal from SALADWORKS! An $80 value for just $40! An ubeatable deal for a Friday Night of FUN!! Game time is 7:05pm with gates opening at 6:05pm.

Two Years Ago Today

While the Salisbury Police and State Police were conducting crowd control, the Hispanic Community was out in force letting everyone know they have a voice here in Salisbury.

Spells It Out For Me Good Enough!

Yes, a picture is worth a thousand words! I wonder if all three will sue me now, like Salisbury Police Chief Webster?

SPD Press Release

On April 8, 2008 at approximately 11:42 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the six hundred block of Baker St. for the report of a home invasion type robbery. Upon arrival, Officers were advised by the victim that minutes prior, two (2) suspects had forced their way into his residence and had take U.S. currency from the victim at gunpoint. The victim was able to provide a description of the suspects and approximately 45 minutes later, the below listed suspect was located in the area of the robbery and was identified by the victim as one of the suspects. The investigation is continuing as to the second suspect.

ARRESTED: Michael Andrew Dixon, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon
Robbery
Unlawful detention
Theft (under $500)
Possession a handgun with the intent to rob
Wearing and carrying a handgun on person
Breaking and entering a dwelling
B & E of a dwelling to commit a crime of violence
B & E of a dwelling to commit robbery

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800012183

Master Card Wedding

You got to love this guy... This is a true story about a recent wedding that took place at Clemson University . It was in the local newspaper and even Jay Leno mentioned it. It was a huge wedding with about 300 guests..

After the wedding, at the reception, the groom got up on stage with a microphone to talk to the crowd. He said he wanted to thank everyone for coming, many from long distances, to support them at their wedding.

He especially wanted to thank the bride's and his family and to thank his new father-in-law for providing such a lavish reception.

As a token of his deep appreciation he said he wanted to give everyone a special gift just from him.

So taped to the bottom of everyone's chair, including the wedding party was an envelope.

He said this was his gift to everyone, and asked them to open their envelope.

Inside each manila envelope was an 8x10 glossy of his bride having sex with the best man.

The groom had gotten suspicious of them weeks earlier and had hired a private detective to tail them. For a couple of minutes, he turned to the best man and
said, "F---you!" Then he turned to his bride and said, "F--- you!"

Then he turned to the dumbfounded crowd and said, "I'm outta here."

He had the marriage annulled first thing in the morning.

While most people would have canceled the wedding immediately after finding out
about the affair, this guy goes through with the charade, as if nothing were wrong.

His revenge--making the bride's parents pay over $32,000 for a 300-guest wedding and reception, and best of all, trashing the bride's and best man's reputations in front of 300 friends and family member s.

This guy has ba{{s the size of church bells.

Do you think we might get a MasterCard 'price less' commercial out of this?

Elegant wedding reception for 300 family members and friends: $32,000.

Wedding photographs commemorating the occasion: $3,000

Deluxe two-week honeymoon accommodations in Maui : $8,500.

The look on everyone's face when they see the 8x10 glossy of the bride humping the best man: Priceless.

There are some things money can't buy, for everything else there's MASTERCARD

A Mastercard Wedding

What About The Homeless?

Just what would YOU do if a homeless person came into your meeting and started crying, saying she's homeless and hadn't eaten all day, in front of a packed house?

Well, if it were Barrie Tilghman she'd say, We'll get back to you on that one. John, (Pick) take her name and address and send her a letter.

Actually, I was very proud of Rick Pollitt last night. He stood the entire time fielding questions from the audience. Some good, some bad and some heartbreaking. The woman in the wheelchair wasn't the only sad story there.

Nevertheless, most had their hands out pleading for more and or continued support and I'm just going to be very frank here Ladies & Gentlemen. If YOU haven't put two and two together recognizing we're in probably the most difficult economy 95 % of us have ever experienced, go see a doctor because you've got issues.

I personally thought it was a sad display of department heads, (for the most part) wanting more, mainly the Board of Education. Cut back, quit acting like we're in Rockville and cut the BS!

The County Executive will probably reach into the County's pocket first for the homeless woman because you know what, it hit her first and it hit her the hardest. Now if any of the rest of you crybabies finally hit ROCK BOTTOM, then is the time to plead your case. Till then, Wah, Wah, Wah!

Pittsville Fundraiser A Huge Success.

While Salisbury News brought in about 25% of the overall crowd to this fundraiser, around $3,000.00 was raised in one night. Much of the thanks has to go out to Todd Wampler, (owner of Station 7) and Doug Marshall who sponsored the event. $3,000.00 isn't chump change, especially in this economy. So why was this such a huge success? TURNOUT! The restaurant was packed the entire time. The very first hour of the event there was no more seating upstairs and downstairs was filling up fast.

It looks like Station 7 is the perfect place for these kind of events and let me tell you Ladies & Gentlemen, we ALL ate there and the food was fantastic, AGAIN! Give it a shot. If you haven't been there yet, try it, I doubt you'll be disappointed.

Doug Marshall & Pete Richardson Together?

While in Pittsville the other night I happened to notice Auctioneers Doug Marshall and Pete Richardson sitting at the same table and ultimately having drinks together. I said to myself, Self, what's up with that?

It turns out these guys were at the Fundraiser for a Maryland State Trooper's Son who is battling cancer and they were together to fight a bigger cause. I guess that would be like seeing Joe Albero and Bill Duvall sitting at the same table buying each other Shirley Temples, NOT! LOL

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANY MORE

Salisbury Police Officers have had enough. Their Chiefy has made a fool out of them by suing me, a local Blogger, for calling him Chief Jack & Coke. Well, I wasn't the one who started calling him that name but that's OK, I'll resolve that one in Court. The big question is, will Snow Hill take these defecting Officers?

A Message From The Guerrero Camp

From Coach Hal:

Wow! Thanks so much for all the great support. You all have no idea how much it means. In fact with out it all the work and victories would seem hollow. I asked Fernando about a coming home party tonight and being the kind of person he is, he really felt he needed to go to the gym and see all the kids. However, anyone that would like to stop by is more than welcome to stop in and say hello. It is very humbling to have such a supportive community behind you. Thank you again.

Interesting Visit?

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1886 Salisbury Fire

Salisbury after the 1886 fire. Lots of chimneys. Not much under them.

George Chevallier has updated this information with the following:
Photo was taken after the 1886 fire, not the 1860 fire. The Wicomico Historical Society is in possession of the original. Copies will be in the new Fire Museum.`

NOTES FOR A GAZETTEER XlV-Salisbury, Md.

Philip Hamburger, Notes for a Gazetteer, "NOTES FOR A GAZETTEER XlV-Salisbury, Md.," The New Yorker, April 16, 1960, p. 144

Alt., 23. Pop., 15,141. Salisbury is America's key city for the preparation of frozen TV Chicken dinners; known as Central City of the Mammoth Delmarva Broiler Industry and Home of DelMarValous Chickens. About 180 million chickens are hatched near Salisbury each year. Salisbury was founded in 1732, but is a city without landmarks. Mentions the Great Fire of 1860 and the Great Fire of 1886. Contemporary Salisbury has been broken up by bulldozers, which are cutting a 6-lane swath through the downtown section. The Chris-Craft Sea Skiff Division turns out boats on a production line on outskirts of Salisbury. The Symington Wayne Corporation makes gasoline-blending pumps. Salisburians think things are moving too fast for them; they gently fight progress. Salisburians like to go crabbing and fishing.

POLLITT TO KICK OFF FIRST PHASE OF REVISION TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

April 10, 2008

Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., will hold a news conference to announce the consultant selected to assist the County in the preparation of the Water Resources Element, which is to be included in the update of the Wicomico County Comprehensive Plan. The news conference is scheduled on Monday, April 14, 2008, beginning at 2:00 P.M., Room 301, Council Chambers, Government Office Building, Salisbury, Maryland. The public is invited.

During the 2006 campaign and in his inaugural address, Mr. Pollitt emphasized the importance of updating the County Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Comprehensive Plan update, the Water Resources Element will address the following questions:

1. Is there adequate water supply to meet current and future needs?
2. Is there adequate wastewater and septic supply to meet current and future needs?
3. Identify suitable receiving waters and land areas to meet the storm water management needs of the areas?
4. What, if any, impact will meeting these needs have on water resources?

Mr. Pollitt will introduce the consultant selected to assist the County in the preparation of the Water Resources Element. Following that, there will be a brief presentation on the scope of work required to complete this task and the proposed public participation plan.

Fernando Guerrero Articles

Found some stuff on our local Champ!

http://www.boxingscene.com/?m=show&id=13047

http://boxingalongthebeltway.blogspot.com/

http://www.saddoboxing.com/6912-fernando-guerrero.html

Young Republicans Meeting Tonight

Tonight at 7pm in the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce building there will be a Lower Shore Young Republican Club Meeting. The meetings have been changed from the 4th Thursday to the 2nd Thursday of every month. Anyone from the ages of 18-40 are cordially invited to attend. Social hour will follow.

Fog Causes Accident In Ocean City

Moments ago, fog caused an accident in front of the Carousel on Coastal Highway in Ocean City. The fog also caused school delays throughout the Eastern Shore.

Photos provided by, Glen Casalaspro

This One Is For You Fernando

A Viewer sent this to me this morning wanting to let you know they were watching.

Highlight Photos From Wrestling Match At Civic Center

Does the Shield Law Apply?

Struggling to retain some accuracy while sacrificing the truth, the Daily Times seems to be quite pleased that Worcester County District Court Judge Gerald Purnell has ruled that Maryland's press shield law doesn't apply to blogger Joe Albero. When was the last time the paper covered a civil motions hearing?

Before we go farther we need to remember something. Yesterday's hearing in Snow Hill was simply a motions hearing. Salisbury Police Chief Allan Webster has yet to produce any evidence in court that Albero libeled him. Given that Webster has already been determined to be a public figure, his burden of proof is near impossible. IF Webster's case finally does come to trial this summer he must prove that Albero's statements were not true, that Albero knew that they were untrue AND that he still published the statements with malice. A tough nut to crack.

Back to the local barracks of the Gannett army. It is my understanding of Judge Purnell's ruling that Albero was found not to be protected by the press shield law because Albero is not paid. IF Albero had offered evidence of earning revenue from Salisbury News (which he actually was at the time Webster claims that he was libeled), it appears that the shield law would have applied. This really doesn't matter anyway because Judge Purnell ruled (based on another point) that Albero did not have to disclose the names of sources, which is the point of the press shield law.

Was this covered in Joe Gidjunis' article? No. Instead Mr. Gidjunis follows his lead about the shield law not applying with a statement that "Judge Gerald Purnell decided Albero must explain the steps he took to verify the accuracy of content that Webster claimed defamed him."

I have news for Gidjunis and his superiors at the Daily Times. If Mr. Gidjunis were sued for libel he would have to explain the steps that he took to verify the accuracy of his reporting, or face losing the case. Does anyone question whether the press shield law applies to Mr. Gidjunis? Of course not. It just suits the Daily Times' agenda to compare apples to oranges.

I can only hope that the Daily Times will provide such prominent coverage to the actual trial. It would also serve the public interest for them to inquire into who is actually paying the legal bills for this little charade. If Webster can afford to expend tens of thousands of dollars to go after Albero, perhaps the taxpayers of Salisbury are paying him too much. If the taxpayers are footing the bill (without any appropriation for the funds) then some people deserve to go to jail. Oh, who am I kidding!

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

Disclosure - G. A. Harrison is a contributor to Salisbury News as well as several other online publications.

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