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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Salisbury Tax Dollars at Work

I won’t be surprised if Salisbury mayor Jim “Hope & Change” Ireton requests a tax increase in his first budget.  What I will be interested in hearing is his justification.

An ineffectual and insubordinate police chief will be sponging off of the taxpayer to the tune of $50,000 because Ireton lacked the backbone to fire him.  An $80 million waste water treatment plant appears to be a near total bust, yet Ireton refuses to categorically state the causes and the ultimate effect on the city’s rate payers.  Now we have city employees behaving like domestic spies and colluding, on the taxpayers’ dime, with Ireton’s own political enemies.  Yet, Ireton has failed to do something about this problem as well.

Jim’s a good guy.  Unfortunately, being a good guy is no substitute for leadership.  When city employees are permitted to trample on the property rights of Salisbury’s residents and business owners, is it any surprise that the city’s economy is failing?

If Jim Ireton plans on using a tax increase to purchase a spine, it may be a wise investment for Salisbury tax payers.  If not, they will be asking one another -

“How’s that ‘Hope & Change’ thing working out for ya?”

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Funeral Arrangements for Sarah Haley Foxwell


We have confirmed the following information with John Holloway at Holloways Funeral Home.
A funeral service for Sarah Haley Foxwell will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church located at 217 Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. Place of interment has yet to be determined.

In Memory of Sarah

In Memory of Sarah
 
Tears fell from Heaven
As the Good Lord cried.
It was time to pick an Angel
And only He could decide.
He looked and He searched
And when He knew her fate,
He picked little Sarah
And opened Heaven's gate.
What a beautiful little Angel!
The others Angels said.
They gave her white wings
And put a halo on her head.
Again tears from Heaven
In the form of raindrops they fell.
Welcome home little Angel.
Welcome home Sarah Foxwell.
 
May you rest in peace Sarah!
 
You united a community,
You brought us together.
You will continue to live
In all of our hearts forever!

Editors note: Written by Cindy Whetzel

BREAKING NEWS

I have just received word from one of the neighbors on Melson Road that Mr. & Mrs. Wells, (owner of the property Sarah Foxwell's body was found on) are destroying ALL of the flowers, balloons, teddy bears/stuffed animals, notes, etc. He has been seen releasing balloons and taking away all the flower arrangements and we're told he has a cardboard sign telling people not to leave anything there.

Sheriff Lewis and his Family went there and left a beautiful arrangement and that too has been removed and destroyed. That being said, please do not leave any more items there as the Grinch is truly showing his colors.

We'll work on finding another location for all to drop such said items off at. Mr. & Mrs. Wells, SHAME ON YOU!

UPDATE: How about the Shorebirds Stadium???????

Rt 13 Closed Due to Accident

Earlier today a Peninsula Roofing truck hit a utility pole on Rt 13 in the area of the S curve by the hospital. The road is closed while repairs take place. Please be patient and use an alternate route.

BREAKING NEWS – 2nd Suspect Arrested in Christmas Airline Attack

A second Nigerian suspect has been arrested in the attempted attack on a Northwest Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit.  Law enforcement officials had said that the suspect had locked himself in one of the plane’s restrooms.

Delta Air Lines spokeswoman Susan Elliott said crew members requested that security remove the man from Flight 253 after he became disruptive. The remaining 255 passengers got off safely, she said.

from Delmarva Dealings

Missing Persons - Has Anyone Seen These People???


Has anyone seen any of these people, over the past week? While nearly 500 members of law enforcement and other emergency personnel, from all over the States of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and Massachusetts could be found, these folks seem to have disappeared from the face of the earth. A Senator from Delaware called and offered any and all resources to find Sarah Haley Foxwell. While 3,000 to 4,000 volunteers showed up at the request of Sheriff Mike Lewis, none of these people could be found. These are the people we elected to office, to write laws, to protect us from the evil that is Thomas James Leggs, Jr.

Although our local, county and city politicians are not responsible for writing legislation at the state and federal level, they are responsible for the safety and well being of the citizens of Wicomico County and the City of Salisbury.

Updated: Five of our local representatives responded to the horrific events of last week.

Joe Holloway, Wicomico County Councilman, was at the Perdue Stadium as a regular citizen concerned about Sarah Haley Foxwell. He wasn't giving a thought to his political position, he was there to offer any assistance needed to find this child.

Terry Cohen, City Council Member, attempting to celebrate the holidays with family, has been and is still in constant communication with people in the community. Not as a politician but as a concerned citizen and mother.

Stevie Prettyman, County Council Member, attempting to celebrate the holidays has also been in constant communication with members of the community. Again, not as a politician but as a concerned parent and member of our community.

Jim Ireton, Mayor of Salisbury, hospitalized due to a fall, immobilized due to compound fractures of his foot, called to make inquiries.

John Cannon, County Council Member, was at Perdue Stadium on Christmas Day. He too was there as a concerned citizen and not a politician otherwise, we would have known he was there. (My apologies, John)

We invite these elected officials to let us know if we are wrong, we'll make the correction. Just shoot me an email directly at so we can confirm it is actually you making the statement. If I'm wrong, I'll say so. jd3140@gmail.com

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH THE REST OF OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?

Of all our elected officials, only five were capable of putting politics aside and take time away from their family and holiday events to inquire and express concern. This is a very sad statement. This is a statement that will be remembered, especially during the upcoming November election.

Our dimwit of a Governor, while making necessary budget cuts, found it reasonable to cut $369,000 from the Sex Offender Program. Couldn't he find somewhere else to cut, like MDOT, SHA, DGS, or other departments? Maryland has some of the best paved roads in the country yet he opts to cut Public Safety, specifically the Sex Offender Program. I guess as long as he is safe he doesn't give a rat's ass about anyone else. Gotta make those cuts. God forbid he cut something like the budget for the Governors Office or one of the many feel good programs.

As Mike Lewis stated Friday night on WBOC "this case screams death penalty". I and many more agree 100%. However, our dimwit Governor thinks otherwise. If he had his way no criminal would ever be threatened with capital punishment in this state. He and his bleeding heart supporters would prefer the taxpayers warehouse these animals, while law abiding citizens and victims pay the price for their crimes. I got news for O'Malley, Sarah Haley Foxwell paid the ultimate price for your cuts and bill against the death penalty. Our community is paying the price. All citizens of the State of Maryland are paying the price.

On March 26,2009 the Maryland House of Delegates approved a bill requiring specific evidence of guilt if the death penalty is sought. The same bill was passed earlier by the Senate, and the governor supports the legislation. Calling it a "step forward," Gov. O’Malley indicated he will sign the bill, limiting capital cases to those with biological or DNA evidence of guilt, a videotaped confession, or a videotape linking the defendant to a homicide.

T.J. Leggs was not caught on video nor did he record his heinous act(s). We were told repeatedly that he would not cooperate so it's not likely Mike Lewis or any other member of Law Enforcement, including the FBI, got a video taped confession. The only thing we have to rely on is solid forensic evidence, if we are to seek the death penalty.

In a March 26, 2009 interview with the Washington Post, Del. Patrick L. McDonough (R Baltimore County)said "You have cleverly and successfully killed the death penalty in Maryland," who argued that the bill's restrictions are so strict that prosecutors will not be able to bring capital cases. See the articleHERE

This summer when all of these politicians show up at the Tawes Crab & Clam Bake and are campaigning locally, I hope everyone remembers Sarah Haley Foxwell. While they are telling you whatever it is they think you want to hear, only to get your vote, Remember, it's your vote, use it with extreme prejudice.

UPDATE: We have been advised that John Cannon and Bill McCain were at Perdue Stadium on Christmas Day.

Sarah Foxwell Burial and Funeral Expenses



John Holloway has informed us that all funeral and burial expenses have been paid by a local philanthropist, who wishes to remain anonymous.

Considering all expenses have been provided, fund raising efforts will not be necessary. If you want to donate your money please consider the Child Advocacy Center or a charity of your choice.

To our anonymous benefactor please accept our heartfelt thanks. You will be blessed.

This was originally posted on 12-26-09 at 10:46 PM

Officer Involved Shooting In Sussex County: UPDATE


Sussex County: Warrants have been approved for Chad Fulginiti. The charges are as follows:

Burglary (felony)- Fulginiti had unlawfully entered the automotive shop at the Lewes Auto Mall (17861 Coastal Highway, Lewes, Delaware) where he damaged the vehicle mentioned in the first Updated News Release
Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor)- Damaged the vehicle again mentioned in the first Updated Release
DUI (traffic offense)
Disregarding a Police Officer’s Signal (felony)- led Troopers on a high speed vehicle pursuit along the Route 1 corridor

Mr. Fulginiti has been transported to Christiana Hospital for treatment to his hand. He is expected to arraigned later today or tomorrow.
Sussex County: The following information outlines the initial investigation into the officer involved shooting which occurred earlier this evening.

At approximately 2:43 p.m., a female subject called 911 to report a domestic related argument between herself and her husband- Chad M. Fulginiti, 38, of Millsboro. The caller advised the initial incident occurred on Route 24 in the area of Burton’s Pond Road. The female said she got out of the vehicle, a gray Nissan pick-up, and her husband fled the scene. The female told the 911 operator that her husband was distraught and suicidal.

A short time later, the female advised she discovered the suspect had taken his handgun from their home.

Allegedly, Fulginiti next drove to the Lewes Auto Mall, to CP Diver, where he located a vehicle belonging to a subject he believed was romantically involved with his wife. The suspect then significantly damaged this vehicle.

Units began to check the area and located the Nissan pick up on Van Dyke Street in the development of Bayside. By this time, a Delaware State Police Crisis Management Team Member was on the phone with the suspect. Fulginiti pulled out onto Route 1 and started southbound.

For the next hour, the suspect drove along the Route 1 corridor, while continuing to talk to officers on the phone. During the phone conversations, Fulginiti confirmed that he was armed. He also threatened to harm himself and ram a police car.

The Nissan eventually pulled into the development of South Shores Marina on Marina Drive. The DSP units converged in on the development and set up a perimeter to keep the suspect from fleeing again.

Troopers continued to speak with Fulginiti in an attempt to end this situation peacefully. The suspect was angry and threatened ‘suicide by cop.’ He threatened that he was going to harm himself and other people. Troopers attempted to keep Fulginiti at bay, however, he started to flee the scene in a reckless manner at which time a Trooper fired his departmentally issued weapon a single time, striking the suspect in the hand.

The Nissan came to a stop and the suspect was taken into custody. First aid was immediately rendered and the suspect was transported from the scene to Beebe Hospital.

The Trooper involved in this shooting is a 7-year-veteran of the Delaware State Police assigned to Troop 7 in Lewes. He has been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of this investigation. His name will be provided to the media tomorrow.

This investigation is continuing and charges are pending. An additional news release, including a mug shot of Fulginiti, will be disseminated tomorrow when additional details are known and confirmed. This release will also contain the charging information.