Gunshots In Hammond St Area

Don't know any details, but there was just a shooting on Pyle St. between Hammond and Jefferson.  I heard 8-12 shots, then a bunch of kids ran by my house and said someone was just shot.  I live about 5 houses away down Hammond St.  Police were there almost immediately so I don't know if they were the ones doing the shooting or what.  If you can get some details posted when you find something out, it might help my wife sleep tonight.

Detectives Investigating The Death Of Man After Taser Deployment

Location:  Center median of the roadway in the 1000 block of S. Market Street, Wilmington, DE

Date of Occurrence:   Thursday, November 4, 2010, 12:00 a.m.

Victim:   40 year old Wilmington, DE man

Resume:   The Delaware State Police are investigating the death of a 40 year old Wilmington man after a struggle with Troopers late last night in Wilmington.

The incident occurred just after midnight on Thursday, November 04, 2010, as State Troopers from Delaware State Police Troop 2 were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Market Street, Wilmington, DE in reference to the report of two people fighting in the roadway. The first trooper arrived to find a male and a female in the middle of S. Market Street. It appeared that the two subjects were fighting. As the trooper attempted to escort the two subjects out of the roadway, the male suspect refused to comply. The male subject then became agitated and combative and actively resisted arrest. A struggle then ensued between the trooper and the male subject. The trooper then deployed his divisionally issued taser; however the trooper was unable to successfully take the suspect into custody. At this point, two additional troopers arrived at the scene and attempted to assist in taking the subject into custody. The subject continued to actively resist arrest. It was at this time that a 15 year veteran of the state police assigned to Troop 2 then deployed his divisionally issued taser. The subject then discontinued resisting arrest and was placed in handcuffs. It was at this point that the troopers realized that he had gone into cardiac arrest and immediately began administering CPR and additional life saving efforts until paramedics arrived. The male subject was then transported to the Christiana Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 1:13 a.m. His body was turned over to the Delaware State Medical Examiner’s Office where an autopsy will be performed today to determine the exact cause and manner of death.
 

The 15 year veteran of the state police was not injured. A three year veteran trooper sustained a minor injury to his knee and refused treatment. The third trooper, a 6 year veteran, who had responded to the incident, was transported from the scene to the Christiana Hospital where he was treated and released with a hand injury. All three Troopers involved in this incident have been placed on administrative leave, as per department policy, pending the outcome of this investigation by the State Police and the Attorney General’s Office.

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Dead, Dying Coral Found Near BP Spill Called 'Smoking Gun'

'We have never seen anything like this,' chief researcher says

Scientists returning from an expedition off the Gulf Coast said Friday they found dead and dying deepwater coral near the BP oil spill site that was covered in a brown substance.

"The compelling evidence that we collected constitutes a smoking gun" that the substance is tied to the BP spill, the chief researcher on the cruise, Penn State biologist Charles Fisher, said in a statement Friday.

"We have never seen anything like this," he added. "The visual data for recent and ongoing death are crystal clear and consistent over at least 30 colonies; the site is close to the Deepwater Horizon; the research site is at the right depth and direction to have been impacted by a deep-water plume, based on NOAA models and empirical data; and the impact was detected only a few months after the spill was contained."

"These kinds of coral are normally beautiful, brightly colored," Fisher said. "What you saw was a field of brown corals with exposed skeleton — white, brittle stars tightly wound around the skeleton, not waving their arms like they usually do."

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Update On Family Whose Home Burned Down Recently

From Please Be Prepared To Help This Family earlier this morning.

Joe,

Saturday 9am till 11am FRUITLAND food lion parking lot (permission granted by the manager) adjacent to 13 (near the sign) for linens, clothes, etc., have them email me direct, johollan@hotmail.com with furniture and other heavy items again so we don't duplicate and so people don't feel so put out by having to load and unload in order just to donate to the cause.  I will be by my phone only the rest of the day 757.894.1625.  Thanks so much Joe!  Your a good man!
John Holland
PS. I'll be in a red pickup with a white trailer

Fruitland Sign Ordinance

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Fruitland Sign Ordinance Not Passed??

Joe-

If Andy Mitchell did say that the ordinance had not passed or even had the first reading yet, I'd say he is either suffering from dementia or lying.

Here is a clip from the City Council Minutes from the Sept. 14, 2010 meeting:


"Public Hearing Ordinance No. 248 – Sign Ordinance ‐ 7:40 p.m.
At 7:40 p.m. President Olinde convened a Public Hearing to discuss Ordinance No. 248, which was given First
Reading at the August 10, 2010 Council Meeting, and which repeals Ordinance No. 164 and enacts in its stead an
ordinance providing for a new annual license fee scheme for advertising signs within the City, including signs which
are mobile, and/or temporarily providing for limitation of placement of said signs, and providing penalties for
violation of the ordinance as municipal infractions.

"After City Solicitor Mitchell presented Ordinance No. 248 for Second Reading, President Olinde opened the floor for
public comment; after discussion, President Olinde closed the Public Hearing and called for the motion.

"On a motion by Councilor Carey that was seconded by Councilor Tull and approved by a four to zero vote in favor
becoming effective September 14, 2010, Ordinance No. 248 was adopted with modifications to Section I,
Paragraph 3 and Section IV as articulated by Solicitor Mitchell. "

I don't know how much plainer that could be. Maybe , being a mere mortal, I just don't understand the intricate workings of the law and I need an attorney to explain things to me, but I CAN read.

What do you think?

Signed:
Dazed and Cornfused

Yard Sale

Only 1 yard sale listing again this week:

WHERE: Fellowship Hall, St. John's United Methodist Church,
Pine and Poplar Street, Seaford, Delaware
WHEN: Saturday, November 6, 2010
TIME; 7:00 A.M. UNTIL 12:00 P.M.
Tables available to display sale items $10.00
CONTACT: Janet Hackett 1-302-628-0329

Don't Believe What You Read On Salisbury News

Mr. Mitchell started off last nights meeting with that statement. Mr. Mitchell, do tell the residents of Fruitland how we lied in any way, shape or form. In fact, didn't we provide documents to PROVE everything we were saying was true, of course we did.

You better do a whole lot better than making such a statement when I'm not in the room because you had plenty of opportunity to challenge me last night when I did come through the door. But like a coward, you did not.

You remind me of your Brother, or is it the other way around. It doesn't matter.

Update Info On Guerrero Fight In Atlantic City

Joe, 

People wanting go watch Fernand,o Guerrero fight, in Atlantic City N.J. on Nov. 20th at Boardwalk Hall can purchase seats on line and all sit in the same area of the arena.  The Main Event is Paul Williams Vs Sergio Martinez, a rematch that was the runner up of fight of the year in 2009.

Ticketmaster has set up a block of tickets that fans can buy from on line. They are all $117.55 tickets. To purchase less expensive or more expensive seats, use the box above the "Friends of Fernando Guerrero" box    The procedure to get the tickets are as follows:

1. In your address box go to  www . ticketmaster .com  (you should see a blue banner on top with "Ticketmaster" on the left side.

2. On the left side go down and click on  "all sports"

3. Then, in that same column click on "boxing"

4. Scroll down until to see the Sergio Martinez vs Paul Williams fight and click on "Find Seats"

5. You will see a Friends of Fernando Guerrero box inside the green lines select the number of tickets and then hit the "any price box and select the $117.55 tickets   THE CODE WORD IS ....   "Fernando"  ........

6. Then scroll down and click,   Find Tickets

7. Fill in security box and hit,  Continue  Note:If there is more than one word put a space between the words.

8. You will see your seat information, then choose how you would like to take delivery of your tickets hit, continue/ Then fill out you credit card information

9.  Enjoy the fight

Anyone wishing to purchase ticket of a different price, can do so by using the box above the Friends of Fernando Guerrero, box.

Salisbury’s Housing Official To Attend National Conference

Tom Stevenson, Director of Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance (NSCC) will attend the 2010 National Educational Code Enforcement Conference in Glendale, Arizona this week.

The conference is hosted by the American Association of Code Enforcement (AACE). Stevenson has been an active member of the association for a number of years. Topics covered at the conference this year include; Court Case Preparation, Grants and Homeland Security and Officer Safety, just to name a few.

Stevenson was recently elected by his peers from across the State to serve a two year term as President of the Code Enforcement and Zoning Officials Association (CEZOA). CEZOA is the Maryland State Chapter and is a Department of the Maryland Municipal League (MML). As the President of CEZOA, Mr. Stevenson also has a seat on the Maryland Municipal League’s Board of Directors.

“Aside from the training, exposure to nationwide best practices and the networking opportunities; the high point of the event will be representing CEZOA, the City of Salisbury and the State of Maryland at the Annual State Presidents Meeting,” Stevenson said.

“Mr. Stevenson and his department are an integral part of our Safe Streets Coalition. His tireless efforts, and the efforts of his staff, have enabled the city to work collectively to identify chronic problem properties and the slum and blight they bring to our city. Mr. Stevenson's attendance at this conference is another step in his leading the Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance to even greater efficiency and levels of success,” Mayor Ireton said.

All of Mr. Stevenson’s expenses are being funded by CEZOA.

Santa's Workshop At NSCC

The City of Salisbury Neighborhood Services & Code Compliance staff will be hosting the 5th Annual Santa’s Workshop on

Thursday, December 16, 2010 at 7pm

Santa will be handing out gifts to children living

in the Doverdale/Church St. neighborhoods.

We are asking for toy donations for children ranging in age from newborn to 12 years old. Monetary donations will also be accepted and will be used to supply refreshments and gifts for the children.

Donations may be dropped off at the NSCC facility located at

501B E.Church Street. All donations must be received no later than Friday December 10, 2010.

If you have questions or would like to get more information please feel free to contact us @ (410) 341-9550

Thank you for your support!

Happy Holidays

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STATEMENT FROM RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE ON THE OCTOBER UNEMPLOYMENT NUMBERS

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Michael Steele released the following statement today:

“This week, the American people went to the polls and delivered a clear message to Barack Obama and Democrats in Congress that near 10 percent unemployment and unsustainable debt is unacceptable.  Now facing 9.6% percent unemployment and continued economic uncertainty, it is time for this Administration to start working with Republicans to implement commonsense policies that will free small businesses from burdensome regulation, and help create jobs in the private sector. Americans are tired of the broken promises, shallow finger pointing, and shameless hypocrisy that they’ve seen from the Obama White House. For the last two years, the Republican Party listened to the American people and campaigned on principles of fiscal discipline, low taxes, and limited government.  Tuesday’s election was a referendum on the failed policies of the Obama Administration and a confirmation that America needs to head in a different direction.”

Is The Old Handshake Worthy Of Your Trust Any More?

As mentioned last night, the majority of business people came to the City Council Meeting in Fruitland to express their frustration towards the new sign ordinance that went into effect prematurely.

Here's what boggles the mind the most. Last night the City Attorney, (Mr. Mitchell) stated that this hasn't even been to the "first reading" yet they were already imposing the new law that hasn't even been been passed. Or at least, that's what they were saying, anyway.

The three new Council Members were just in shock over the newly proposed legislation and stated they wanted nothing to do with it. They clearly exposed signs of disbelief and flat out stated they wouldn't support it. The two standing/remaining Council Members stated they wanted to dig into it some more, one claiming she wasn't there for the "final reading" of the bill and the other stated he's on the fence.

Mind you, that Council member certainly cannot claim they didn't know what was being proposed and just because they weren't there for the final reading doesn't mean they didn't know what was up. This is what kept most of the business people on edge last night, they're not stupid people.

It wasn't until Salisbury News exposed the new legislation that the entire Council went into CYA mode. Many business people are still concerned that this bill may still pass but one thing I can assure all of you is, I am 99.9% confident it will not see the light of day. The new Council Members were sincere last night and quite frankly, they are the majority right now and it will not pass.

The word spread very quickly on the Eastern Shore about this matter as I spoke with other municipal leaders last evening. They too seemed to be against such a proposal for their City's but of course this was after the fact. The main reason why I believe so many were informed was because they had their ears to the ground hoping, (if it had passed) they too could consider proposing such fees to their Towns as well.

Finally, every one needs to keep a close eye on Mr. Gary Comegys, (President of the MML, Maryland Municipal League) and his proposed legislation to allow every City/Town in the State to start proposing fees/taxes on phones, energy bills and all sorts of communist tactics. The MML needs to be stopped and as I mentioned last night, the Fruitland City Council, (on the record) stated to me directly that the ONLY interest they had in Mr. Comegys was the return of the Maryland State highway User Fund being returned to each municipality, where it belongs. Other than they, they do NOT support Mr. Comegys proposal and the Town Manager stated on the record that they have already informed the MML they will not support that legislation.
We'll keep you posted.

In the end, business people and Council Members shook hands as the alleged "misunderstanding" should be put to rest in the very near future.

UPDATE: It turns out I walked into this meeting soon after the Council had proposed repealing the new law/legislation. I was unaware, (based on the two council members still on the council statements) this had taken place. Go Figure!

TOWN OF HEBRON HAS DISMISSED ITS APPEAL ON WALLER LANDING; TOWN ALSO HAS APPEALED THE MDE PENALTIES ASSESSED AGAINST

Hebron has officially dismissed the appeal it filed in the Court of Special Appeals from the ruling of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County regarding approval of the mega-development, Waller Landing.  

Seven months ago, Hebron did as the Circuit Court Judge stated and held a re-do of its public hearing on Waller Landing--Hebron hadn't even done the basics of recording the first hearing!!!!! 

Hebron is truly an "Alice in Wonderland" world!

Stranger still is the fact that in all those months since Hebron got its act together and held a re-hearing, the Commissioners have failed to even vote on the matter.    Interestingly, the Waller developer has not kept its account current..............  

Hebron also has appealed the MDE penalties regarding its WWTP.  The decision states the fix for the problem was a component part, the cost of which was ONLY $50.00.  Seems Hebron can't win issues on the first go-round and is big on appealing.  That should be not so 'appealing' to Hebron taxpayers--are you paying attention to how your tax dollars are being spent and who's spending them?  Wake up.

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