Breaking News for Berlin

Berlin, MD Mayor Thomas Cardinale has just passed away with complications of a heart attack.
He was to be mayor of Berlin until 10/2008.

Here's the info listed on the Berlin website about Mr. Cardinale:




Thomas A. Cardinale, Mayor: Born in Little Italy in Baltimore City on May 11, 1938, Mayor Cardinale holds a degree in Teaching from the University of Maryland. Mayor Cardinale was a Howard County school teacher and also taught in Baltimore City and Baltimore County and was President of Canterbury Construction. Mayor Cardinale's love of Berlin and the inter-working of government as well as a desire to make positive changes for the Town influenced his decision to run for the office of Mayor in 2004. Mayor Cardinale's goals are to create a plan for managed growth in the Town, to protect the quality of life of its citizens and to control spending. In particular Mayor Cardinale is proud of his personal involvement with his church, his family and the Town and wants "to be a people Mayor".

Question of the Day

What is your opinion on preteens/teens with cell phones?

Most cell phones today have internet access and music/games purchasing options that can be very costly to parents that are unaware that their children are capable of navigating their phone perfectly. Also, texting, and as some have phrased it "sexting" is also happening without parents' awareness.
On the flip side, it's also a comfort for parents to know their children have a phone at hand at all times so they can check in if not with an adult. Also, teens that are driving that may become lost or break down would not have to rely on a stranger for help.

Question of the Day?

Happy Saturday everyone. I am feeling out other bloggers and feel something is missing from Salisbury News. I would like to test the waters with a "Question of the Day." I will try it out for a few days. If you have a question of the day idea, please let me know. I will be posting the first trial shortly.

Couple Gets Engaged At Shorebirds Game

Christian asked Ingred to marry him at the bottom of the 1st inning last night and she accepted. Congratulation and may you enjoy each other in good health.

Special Olympics Eastern Shore

Opening ceremonies today at 10AM Wi-Hi Stadium. It sure would be great to fill the stands with cheering fans!

One Year Ago Today

This photo is a clear reminder of what's about to come in the Salisbury Fire Department. The promotion of Mr. Hoppes is said to be one in which many believe will be the next Fire Chief in the City of Salisbury.

Garfield On The Oil Shortage

A lot of folks can't understand how we came to have an oil shortage here in our country.
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Well, there's a very simple answer.
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Nobody bothered to check the oil.
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We just didn't know we were getting low.
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The reason for that is purely geographical.
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Our OIL is located in
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ALASKA
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California
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Coastal Florida
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Coastal Louisiana
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Kansas
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Oklahoma
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Our DIPSTICKS are located in Washington , DC!!!

Any Questions???

NO?

Didn't think So.

Interesting Tidbit...

I was looking through the Reuters News site, and found something I thought was interesting.

The Nite Club Drug 'Special K' is being tested and used in the treatment of depression.
It said that Prozac and other anti-depressants can take up to 30 days in order for one to feel their full effects and they often don't work.

'Special K' and Prozac work on two completely different areas of the brain. Researchers hooked up a couple of dozen not depressed people to a machine that reads brain activity every few seconds and they were busy watching the area of the brain that Prozac and all of the other popular anti-depressants work, when it was noticed that as the 'Special K' was being absorbed the frontal lobe of the brain was being affected.

The frontal lobe scientists say works on our reactions to to trauma, and helps us gauge appropriate responses. Research has shown that 'Special K' can treat depression in as quick as 24 hours where Prozac will take 30. This is very exciting to researchers because now they can work on drugs that affect this area of the brain and offers hope to millions who suffer from this horrible disease.

Apparently, 'Special K' just shuts off the depression center of the brain. How perfect is that?
The orbifrontal cortex is apparently too active in depressed people . This area is right over the eyes and researchers believe it to be responsible for feelings of dread, apprehension, guilt, and shame even physical reactions such a heart palpitations that are often diagnosed as panic attacks.

Who would have thought that these designer nite club drugs would be of any real benefit. The researchers interviewed in the article were quite excited that there now seems to be real hope in the fight to treating a disease that up until now were only able to maintain a minimal level of maintenance. Check out the whole article on http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSL0284213220080502?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0

Serious Accident Moments Ago On Business Rt 50

There was a single car accident on Business Rt. 50 where the vehicle was heading west bound, lost control of the vehicle around Queen Ave, (?) and crossed over to the east bound lane and flipped over. There were 4 passengers in the vehicle, all were taken to the Hospital. One of the injured may have fractured his skull.

AMSA Beach Clean-Up

On Saturday, April 26. AMSA held their anuual Beach Clean-Up event on Assateague Island. As you can see from the photo's, a fair amount of debris was removed from the beach. Most people probably think those big rigs with slide-in campers just show up at Assateague and ride out on the beach for the weekends during the summer, then leave. Well this show an entirely different side of things. These folks care about the island and take great steps to take care of it. That's not all. AMSA donated $50,000.00, partnered with an organization known as Assateague Coastal Trust, who donated $10,000, and an anonymous party who donated $5000. These donations, which amounted to $65,000 will be matched by the Federal govt. for a total of $130,000. Some of these funds will be used to complete production on “Back to the Wild”, a film about Assateague’s wild horses, and complete a marine life exhibit which will include aquaria for the new visitor center scheduled to begin construction shortly. It's good to know that so many private citizens and organizations care enough to maintain such a fantastic natural resource.

Joe Albero's Report on ECI

LIVE at the Shorebirds Stadium

The Shorebirds started off the top of the 1st inning with a three up, three down against the Lexington Legends. In the bottom of the first the lead off hitter got a base hit but a double play ruined that. The Shorebirds also have a three up, three down inning.

Breaking News, some guy just proposed on top of the Shorebirds Dugout to a young lady and she said yes. Christian & Ingred.

Another three up, three down top of the inning and a three up, three down bottom of the second inning.

Flannery's has provided Shepard's Pie and Steamed Broccoli for the Press Box, Num, Num!

The Legends start off the third inning with a single but quickly get three outs to end the top of the third. The Shorebirds start off the bottom of the third inning with a single. Another base hit and there's a man on first and second, no outs. A sacrifice bunt advance a man to second and a man to third, one out. They walk the next batter, bases are loaded, one out. A pop up fly ball for an out still leaving a man on second and a man on third, 2 outs. Fly pop, three outs and the inning ends.

We start off the top of the fourth, three up, three down. Shorebirds get on base with one out. Wild pitch sends the man on first to second base. The batter strikes out and they end the inning once again without a score.

Lexington starts off the fifth inning with an out but the second batter barely plops a ball over the shortstops head and gets on base. Talk about a major error! The second baseman had a pop up fly, the man on first stood there knowing it was an easy catch for an out and he dropped the ball. The man on first started racing to second and the second baseman, (who had all the time in the world) kept bobbling the ball and the man on first actually made it to second without any problem whatsoever. That's a shame. OK, get this, the bases are now loaded for Lexington and there's only one out. A fly ball to center field for an out but the man on third scores and Lexington still has a man on first and second, 2 outs. The top of the fifth finally ends, thank God. The first Shorebirds batter strikes out. The second batter gets a base hit. They walk the next batter and we now have a man on first and second, one out. BASES LOADED LADIES & GENTLEMEN, one out! Pop up, two out, bases loaded. Anthony Martinez is up. Wild pitch and I do mean wild! ALL MEN ON BASE SCORE AND WE NOW HAVE A 3-1 BALL GAME! 2 outs. ANOTHER wild pitch and they now start warming up the bullpen. This inning is over and without a hit, three men score. Bitchin!

Three up, three down for Lexington and the Sorebirds in the sixth. It's obviously still 3-1 Shorebirds.

We start off the seventh inning and a batter get a base hit and then steals second. The second batter pops up to the right field and the man on second acts like he's going to run to third. The right fielder throws a perfect throw to the second baseman and they tag him out! The next batter is out and we end the top of the third. Great work Shorebirds! The first man strikes out but the next batter, Matt Tucker hits a beautiful triple and we may be looking at a Hardee's THICK BURGER! YES! Base hit and everyone in the Stadium now gets a THICK BURGER! The man on first steals second, two outs. The inning ends and the Shorebirds are up, 4-1!

There's still time to get out here tonight and see the FIREWORKS!

We start off the top of the eighth inning with a new pitcher, Brett Bordes. The first batter grounds out. The second batter gets hit with the ball and advances to first base. The third batter walks, one out, man on first and second. The fourth batter grounds out but base runners advance to second and third, two outs. The batter strikes out and we're out of the top of the 8th and the score is still 4-1. I don't care what anyone says, this is an exciting game. The first Shorebirds batter hit a deep fly ball to center field for an out. The second batter gets a base hit. Man on first, one out. The third batter gets hit with the ball, man on first and second. This Pitcher is outta here! Base hit, BASES LOADED, ONE OUT! BASE HIT, TWO MEN SCORE, 6-1, ONE OUT! There's a man on 1st & 3rd. We now have two outs. Three outs and we're not going to the top of the 9th.

One out, Two Outs, GAME OVER!

Hebron Firefighter Accident Case Goes To Grand Jury Monday

The fatal accident that happened in Hebron several months ago involving a Hebron Firefighter will be heard this coming Monday by a Grand Jury.

I was told today that the vehicle seen above was finally replaced yesterday with a new vehicle.

I was also told the Firefighter who was in the vehicle above has some very serious injuries. Information referencing this case may not be available till Tuesday morning as the Grand Jury is just loaded with cases.

Somerset County Has Some Serious Problems

"In February 2007, an investigation was initiated by the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation at the request of Somerset County State's Attorney Kristy Hickman into alleged physical abuse by Warden James L. Henderson of the Somerset County Detention Center. Hickman acknowledged a conflict of interest due to her close working relationship with Henderson.

The investigation continued for several months, and was eventually turned over to the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. In July, Sheriff Mike Lewis was quoted in The Daily Times as saying: "If allegations are true, State's Attorney Kristy Hickman could ask the WBI to press criminal charges against Henderson, or she could allow a grand jury to weight findings for a potential indictment."

It is now April 2008 and the silence is deafening. After thousands of taxpayer dollars spent and hundreds of hours used by county and State Police detectives, will there be no closure? I am not an attorney, but common sense would seem to indicate if Hickman had a conflict of interest in this case from the beginning, that would exclude her from making the final decision as to whether this case should go to a grand jury. Even the perception of a conflict is reason to exclude oneself.

It is also puzzling that Hickman would state in the July 6 edition of The Daily Times: "Results would be forwarded to the Somerset County Commissioners, who hired the warden."

Why? The warden had already resigned at this point; since when would the commissioners start handling criminal cases? Obviously the commissioners never received a report, since they rehired Henderson to another supervisory position at dog control. County Commissioner Daniel Powell was quoted as saying: "We've never seen anything from anybody in terms of criminal charges or civil actions."

So the question remains: Where's the report?

If allegations were found to be untrue, I think those results should be published to clear Henderson's good name. If I were Henderson, I would be demanding this be done.

On the other hand, if the allegations were found true, why haven't charges been brought? Could it be the "good old boy" network, a cover-up or could someone be waiting for the statute of limitations to run out?

I do not know the answer, but I do know the public deserves answers.

Gary W. Cullen

Westover"

As Seen In The Daily Times HERE.

Mr. Cullen, you are absolutely correct! I received a call early this morning asking if I'd dig deeper and investigate what's going on here and quite frankly, it's a mess!

State's Attorney Kristy Hickman has absolutely failed to present the evidence and demanded closure. There is clear evidence to substantiate all charges brought forth, yet nothing seems to be happening to the people involved.

I have been informed that Warden Henderson assaulted and physically abused inmates, one of which he dragged through the Jail naked and another he dragged by his feet, (also naked) making a joke about his genitals. The evidence will also show the Warden regularly showed up at the Jail on weekends allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

I have also been informed that the Sheriff, (Bobby Jones) is also being investigated for his alleged involvement with the Warden by allowing Inmates to come to his home and pull weeds in his front yard as well as other allegations.

Warden Henderson resigned from his position and is now working as the head of Animal Control in Somerset County. Many wonder why he would be able to hold any position, let alone be charged for these acts?

It reminds me of something that belongs in a movie because ALL of the allegations brought forth can and have been substantiated, so I'm told. Perhaps with enough attention on this matter, (state wise) justice will be brought against those involved? There is also some talk about Grant money and the statute of limitations but time will tell.

I will say that these cases are still under investigation with the Attorney Generals Office and there will be more to come.

Breaking News

The Daily Times has laid off $170,000.00 worth of Employees! The struggling Gannett Publications is clearly in trouble and the timing locally couldn't be any worse.

With a new $3,000,000.00 Press and RENTING their newest location, it has been said that if it breaks, they're not fixing it any more. Others have also said, why buy the newspaper when you can access everything for free on their Website?

Perhaps things will change slightly if they actually sell their old building but quite frankly that money will run out soon as well and they'll have the exact same situation on their hands in just a matter of time.

My guess is that they'll be looking for more and more freelance people willing to work for whatever they're willing to buy? Time will tell.

GO HERE to see their stock trend and the article I wrote just days ago about their downward slump.

LONG LIVE THE BLOGS! What will Barrie do if they decide to close their door?

Wicomico Recreation's Junior Girls Softball League Swings Into Action

(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico County Recreation’s Junior Girls Softball League will swing into action at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex on May 10. For the first time, all four leagues will open on the same day and the community is welcome to attend free of charge.

Over 400 girls are enrolled in the Junior League Softball Program, ranging in age from under 10 to 18. Opening ceremonies for the Pre-Minor and Minor Leagues will begin at 9:00am and the last game will conclude at 4:00pm. Major I and Major II League opening ceremonies are scheduled for 2:00pm, with the last game of the day beginning at 5:00pm.

The Junior Girls Softball League is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Salisbury, Chesapeake Bay Girls Scouts, Bank of Hebron, K&L Microwave, Tilghman Oil, W.R. McCain & Associates Inc., Jack’s Market, Farmer’s Bank, University Tire, Delmarva Collections Inc., Quantico Creek Builders, Go Glass Inc., Timberlake Homes, and Powerwave.

For more information please contact Kelly O’Brien at (410) 548-4900 ext. 108 or email kobrien@wicomicocounty.org. If you would like to learn more about other upcoming programs offered by the Wicomico County Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department sign up for Recreation email alerts at www.wicomicorecandparks.org

Pocomoke City Mayor McDermott Responds to Citizen Input on Skate Park Design Flaws

The professionals from ARC (American Ramp Company) designed the park and included the features which were requested by about 25 young people who took the time to attend a Public Meeting held at City Hall over a year ago. The features in the park were those requested by our young people during that meeting. I guess the "Tattler" did not get that memo.

This park is a beginning and can be expanded as needed. Those who do not appreciate the park can certainly use the public park available in Chincoteague (oh, that's right...it closed); or perhaps Billy could give you a ride to Salisbury and ride in their park...oh, that's right...they do not have a park either...Snow Hill?...Berlin?...Princess Anne?...Crisfield?...

Yeah, I really see your point Billy...and before you say anything else, let me go ahead and apologize for the river not being wide enough to suit your needs...I will take that up with the Creator.

If Billy would like to donate another $250,000.00 I would be happy to see if we could build a park that resembles the one in Virginia Beach...

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With a crappy Boss Hogg attitude like this, it is self evident WHY the Boss Hogg establishment did not run anyone against Mayor McDermott, they made a convert out of him...

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Real Estate Blogger Sued by Developer

Who's Worse?

Just moments ago a Wicomico County Sheriff's Deputy was following behind this City of Salisbury Trash Truck. While driving west bound on Rt 50, the Trash Truck was throwing trash out of the top of the vehicle and actually hitting the Sheriff's Deputy Cruiser and the vehicle was not stopped. I'm told a box came flying out and a newspaper hit the Deputy's windshield and nothing was done about it.

Now everyone knows how "I" feel about the Sheriff's Department but my concern here is, this is how inner city's become slums. When you see something like this, you stop that vehicle and write them a citation and believe me, it will get back to the Department Head and they will make darned sure the doors are completely closed every time they hit the highway to dump their load.

One thing that has to be considered is if the Deputy was on his/her way into Court?

Is Matt Tilghman History?

Who will get the house? Will Barrie keep the last name? Who is the new man in her life?

The Mayor of Salisbury, Barrie Tilghman, was walking hand in hand with her new man yesterday in front of more than 100 people, testing the waters?

I've seen this woman kiss several men on the lips but showing this sign of affection, (to me, anyway) would be enough to say, enough is enough. Poor Guy?