Up With People Show At Wicomico High Auditorium 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12

Tuesday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Up with People Show
Wicomico High School Auditorium

When the multinational cast of Up with People takes the stage at Wicomico High School in Salisbury on Tuesday, October 12 at 7 p.m., audience members will find something for virtually every musical taste and interest.

Long before American Idol began discovering and refining new talent or High School Musical tapped into the exuberance of young ensemble casts, Up with People pioneered these attributes while touring the world with an optimistic message of global cooperation and goodwill.

Up with People’s all-new production is entitled “A Song for the World” which features the energy and talent of a cast and staff of 90 representing 17 countries. The live two-hour performance includes both original and popular music and is a dynamic blend of feature soloists, full cast production numbers, fast-moving choreography and colorful costumes.

“A Song for the World is really about possibility”, explains Up with People Producer/Director Eric Lentz. “Our goal is to leave our audiences with a sense of believing that each and every one of them has gifts and talents to share. Their song for the world – their ability or skill – may be healing the sick, building a home for the needy, teaching the young. By shining our spotlight on the people and organizations in Salisbury and the great work they do, we hope to inspire our audience members to get out and share their gifts – get involved in their own unique way,” Lentz added.

Up with People is able to come to Salisbury through the help of Wicomico County Board of Education.

Audience members will be taken on a musical tour around the world and back in time with special moments including “The Love Medley,” a collection of popular music and dancing moments from the last three decades on the theme of “boy meets girl.”

Throughout the show, international cast members will provide the audience with a glimpse of their own national traditions and cultures through music and dance with musical stops in Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.

“The Sound of Peace” is a poignant moment when the Up with People cast will be joined on stage by children from a local children’s group to sing this moving ballad that ends with the lyric, “If you listen to our voices with your heart, you’ll hear the sound of peace.”

Several new numbers have been added to the show to speak to young people in their style of music and dance including “Sing Your Song,” “One Person” and “Arm Yourself” from top-selling music producer and UWP alumni Angel Cortes.

In addition to Salisbury, Cast B 2010’s fall tour will include 20 cities in the U.S., Mexico, and the Taiwan. In addition to four Super Bowl halftime shows, casts have recently appeared at the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and as the Opening Act for the 2008 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA.

Tickets prices for adults are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Student and senior tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets are now on sale at the Ward Museum and at www.upwithpeople.org/Salisbury. For further information please call 410-677-4400 and ask for Up with People.

Highlighted Events This Week And Next Week In Wicomico Schools

Through Oct. 14
HSA Testing
All Wicomico County High Schools

The High School Assessment (HSA) tests will be administered for students who previously took but did not pass one or more assessments. Students should speak with the high school guidance office to sign up.

Tuesday, Oct. 12
Monthly Board Meeting
Board of Education Office

The monthly meeting of the Wicomico County Board of Education will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the auditorium of the Board of Education Office. The agenda will be posted online at www.wcboe.org a few days before the meeting. 410-677-4561.

Wednesday, Oct. 13
PSAT Testing
All Wicomico County High Schools

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test), a voluntary test offered to all students in grades 9, 10 and 11, will be administered. This is a National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test for juniors, and a good way for students to familiarize themselves with the format of the SAT.

Wednesday, Oct. 13
Pumpkin Patch Visit
Birth to Five Program

The Birth to Five Program is sponsoring a visit to the pumpkin patch at Wright's Market for children ages birth to 5 at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13. Please call 410-677-5250 to RSVP.

Wednesday, Oct. 13
Annual Play 4 the Cure Game
Parkside High Field Hockey

The Parkside High School field hockey game vs. Crisfield High School at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 will be the annual Play 4 the Cure Game to support breast cancer research. Gate proceeds, concession sales, program sales, a portion of T-shirt sales and Play 4 the Cure bracelet sales will all be donated to the cause. The team will also be raffling off a homemade fleece blanket. The girls will be wearing pink – and lots of it. Please come out and show your support by wearing your pink as Parkside continues to Play 4 the Cure. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Thursday, Oct. 14
13th annual Fashion Show
East Salisbury Elementary School

The 13th annual Fashion Show at East Salisbury Elementary School will take place on Thursday, Oct. 14. The fashion show will feature about 20 students representing the cultures of the United States, Pakistan, Mexico, Korea, China and Cuba. There are shows for students at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. An evening show for parents/guardians and the community will be held at 6:30 p.m., and tickets for that show are $2. 410-677-5803.

Friday, Oct. 15 and Monday, Oct. 18
Schools closed for students

All Wicomico schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 15, for the Maryland State Education Association Convention. Schools will be closed for students on Monday, Oct. 18, for a professional development day for teachers and other staff. The Central Office will be open both days.

Saturday, Oct. 16
Delmarvacade of Bands
County Stadium

Bands Will Take the Field Saturday, Oct. 16 for the 2010 Delmarvacade of Bands

Lights. Music. Marching. One of the most exciting and uplifting nights of the marching band season is coming up Saturday, Oct. 16, when Parkside High School and the Parkside Band Boosters present the 2010 Delmarvacade of Bands at Wicomico County Stadium. High school marching bands from throughout the region will fill Wicomico County Stadium that night with the exciting sights and sounds of their field show as bands tune up for the impending championship events. Between bands, parents, and spectators, the Delmarvacade is expected to draw thousands of people to the stadium. Bands will compete starting at 6:30 p.m., with each band performing the kind of field show people are accustomed to seeing at halftime of football games. Each performance will last seven to 12 minutes, and a new band will take the field about every 15 minutes. Admission to Delmarvacade of Bands is $5. A program detailing the participants, with a score sheet to keep track of how the bands are doing, is $5. The Parkside Band Boosters will donate $1 from each program sold to Women Supporting Women of Salisbury. For information call Kevin Zaczkiewicz, Parkside High School band director, at (410) 677-5161.

A Viewers Guide To Governor O’Malley Making Stuff Up

Tonight’s debate will prove that Bob Ehrlich is the only candidate in the race who has pledged to make job creation and tax cuts his first priorities for Maryland families.  It will also prove that Governor O’Malley will go to any lengths to defended the largest tax increase in Maryland history, including making stuff up to change the subject from his legacy of massive job losses, record tax increases, and ballooning budgets.

Debate timeline: What to watch for tonight while Governor O’Malley is busy making stuff up:

4:19: Shifting the blame – Governor O’Malley blames Maryland’s economic problems on the national recession and fails to take responsibility for his role as Maryland’s CEO.

5:02: Fighting for Marylanders - Governor O’Malley claims he has fought every “battle” on the side of Marylanders despite enacting the largest tax hike in the history of the state, including a 20% sales increase that economists say “disproportionately hurts low income Marylanders.”

5:06: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claimed he “stood up” to “big utilities,” yet he rubber stamped a 72% rate increase in electric rates after promising to stop it.

5:17: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims he has cut spending more than any other governor in the history of Maryland despite spending $22 billion more than Governor Ehrlich over four years.

5:36: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims he is fighting for the Chesapeake Bay even though he raided that Chesapeake Bay fund for $155 million.

9:32: Admitting the truth – Governor O’Malley acknowledges that the regulatory environment in Maryland needs to be corrected.

10:08: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims he has created 33,000 new jobs despite the fact that Maryland has lost over 100,000 jobs in the last four years.

13:00: Admitting the truth – Governor O’Malley admits he will not rule out raising taxes in his next term.

13:37: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims he has spent less in the last four years than Governor Ehrlich did during his administration despite spending $22 billion more.

14:09: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims he is creating jobs despite the fact that Maryland lost 6,000 jobs in the month of August.

20:40: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims record school funding despite plans to cut school construction funds by $150 million next year.

21:19: Taking credit – Governor O’Malley takes credit for charter schools, a signature Governor Ehrlich accomplishment.

24:90: Taking credit – Again Governor O’Malley takes credit for charter schools, a signature Governor Ehrlich accomplishment.

27:50: Out of touch – Governor O’Malley justifies instituting furloughs by stating he wanted “all of us to weather this together.”

28:00: Fact check – Governor O’Malley touts his job creation despite the current 216,000 unemployed Marylanders.

32:47: Denying reality – Governor O’Malley fails to recognize the effect of one time federal stimulus money on Maryland ballooning budget deficits.

33:19: Fact check – Governor O’Malley claims cost of going to college has decreased despite 35% increase in actual costs.

36:34: Denying reality – Governor O’Malley touts the success of the Department of Juvenile Services in the wake of this week’s state audit report proving otherwise.

37:25: Taking credit – Governor O’Malley takes credit for the creation of the $24 million State Police Crime Lab, a signature Governor Ehrlich accomplishment.

43:05: Fact check – Again Governor O’Malley claims he has spent less in the last four years than Governor Ehrlich did during his administration despite spending $22 billion more.

52:55: Denying reality – Governor O’Malley fails to recognize his responsibility to address illegal immigration in Maryland.

55:18: Admitting the truth – Governor O’Malley admits that there are winners and losers when states compete despite having called Northrop Grumman’s decision to move their headquarters to Virginia and not Maryland “a win for the region.”

Special Debate Preview Video

Dear Joe,

I was at WJZ's studios today for the taping of our first debate, and I have to tell you: Governor O'Malley knocked it out of the park
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Click here to watch a special sneak preview of what to expect tonight.



Independent news media are already calling Governor O'Malley the "clear winner," saying he was "poised and in control," "prepared," and "set the terms of the debate from the start."

I strongly encourage you to see this for yourself.  If you're in the Baltimore area, join us tonight at Mother's Federal Hill Grille, located at 1113 S. Charles Street.  We'll be there beginning at 6:30PM cheering Governor O'Malley on as he lays out the clear choice we face in this election.

If you can't make it to Mother's, you can watch the debate tonight at 7PM on WJZ and other media outlets or view the live stream on your computer at WJZ.com.

Click here to watch a preview video featuring footage from tonight's debate.

Governor O'Malley is focused and ready to Move Maryland Forward, but we need your help in this crucial final stretch.

Sincerely,

Tom Russell
O'Malley-Brown Campaign Manager

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POLLITT PREPARING FOR 4TH FINANCIAL “REPORT CARD” SESSION ON WALL STREET, PREVIOUS THREE GOT HIGH MARKS

Each year in October, Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr. travels to Wall Street to give the three major bond rating agencies a report on the county’s financial health. Following the review, Standard & Poor’s, Fitch Ratings and Moody’s Investors Services respond with a grade or report card-type rating. This grade is of crucial importance since it influences at what interest rate the county can sell its bonds for capital projects. It is also an annual milestone indicating the quality of the county’s financial management.

Despite challenging economic times, the Pollitt administration has received high marks from Wall Street for its fiscal management. Last year the agencies continued their pattern of praising Wicomico County for its sound financial performance citing it for “sound financial performance, conservative financial management, healthy reserve levels, low debt burden and rapid payoff and diversified and stable economic base.” Standard & Poor’s and Fitch both rate the county at AA-; Moody’s rating is Aa2.

In response to decreasing revenues, Pollitt has taken major corrective action to maintain the county’s strong position. He has slashed the county’s operating expenditures by $17 Million (13%) over the past two years. As a result, the county is expected to use only about $2 Million of its fund or savings balance in Fiscal Year 2010. The budgeted amount was $4.7 Million.

Some of the steps taken to reduce expenditures were large. Others were small. All were done to reduce pressure on the taxpayers and to keep the county’s fiscal house in order. Some of the actions taken were:

• Instituting furlough days for all employees
• Negotiating a new, lower electric rate for the county’s six largest energy users
• Ordering all department heads to slash their operating budget by 15%
• Installing energy-saving measures at government buildings
• Cutting almost all county-supported entities by 10% for FY 2011
• Installing energy-saving devices at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center and Solid Waste facility
• Instituting a minimum “standard of safety” following a 94% cut in state funding at the Roads Department

The Wall Street trip is set for October 13, 14 &15. Pollitt commented, “Good results such as the county achieved in Fiscal Year 2010 are evaluated by citizens and the financial experts in New York who look at all aspects of county management when we go to the bond markets to fund capital projects. I am very pleased that we can go to New York with not only good financial news but are able to demonstrate a commitment to a moderate fiscal approach. We make the trip to get our “report card” with a sense of cautious optimism that we have taken the steps necessary to position the county to respond to these continually challenging economic times.”

Leftist Group Advising Homeland Security Ops

Contributes to report about using social services to battle 'extremism'

Government reports characterizing some returning veterans as possible extremists have echoed the sentiments of the Southern Poverty Law Center, which has likened tea party participants to shades of executed mass murderer Timothy McVeigh.

But now it seems the SPLC has been made part of the broad Department of Homeland Security community, with its president, Richard Cohen, helping formulate plans to be submitted to Secretary Janet Napolitano to help "combat violent extremism."

The issue was raised by Stewart Rhodes, founder of the Oath Keepers organization, which recruits a wide range of peace officers and others to affirm that they will not go beyond the reach of the U.S. Constitution, even if asked to by their government.

GO HERE to read more. 

Bill Clinton Stumps For Conway In Ky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Former President Bill Clinton wants voters in Kentucky to "be mad."

"Be mad," he said at a campaign event for Democratic Senate candidate Jack Conway on Monday. "They're playing you and you know it."

By "they," the former president meant groups like Karl Rove-backed organization American Crossroads GPS, which has been singled out as a threat by White House officials and even by the president himself in recent days. The group, which is not legally required to disclose its donors, has funded ads currently airing in Kentucky against Conway.

"If they're ashamed of their donors, you should suspect their ads," Clinton said.

During the campaign visit, the former president tried to paint Conway as a moderate in the mold of Clinton's own legacy. He called Conway a "practical, progressive, commonsense moderate" who's up against a "radical" Republican opponent.

GO HERE to read more.

Kissing Lesbian Couple Kicked Out Of Ravens Game

Today is National Coming Out Day. But at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a recent Sunday was Kicking Out Day for one lesbian couple.

Nicole Marchetto and Mary Kate Morris bought some beer and fries during halftime while waiting for a long bathroom line to dissipate. While the couple waited for their order, the Washington Blade reports, the couple "engaged in what Marchetto characterized as 'casual kissing'." A security guard and supervisor told them to stop.

Since, as Marchetto put it, "numerous law-abiding straight couples" were doing the same thing, they ignored the order. "Straight couples were kissing all around us," Morris said, and no one was objecting. "As a matter of fact, some fans were not only approving but cheered us."

But after a third warning, the guard "demanded to see their driver's licenses, and then the women were told to leave the stadium immediately," according to the Blade.

The couple, of course, asked why.

The guard then said the women had stolen a plastic cup. They had taken a cup to use for ketchup for their fries, without incident. The guard then said they had stolen the beer. The Blade writes, "A Baltimore police officer intervened and told the guards the couple did not steal the beer. The couple has receipts for all the purchases. Nonetheless, they were forced out of the stadium by three police officers."

The Maryland Stadium Authority and the Baltimore Ravens are siding with the security guard.

GO HERE to read more.

Andy Harris Airs Third Television Ad

SEVERNA PARK, Md. – Andy Harris today starts airing his third television ad of the campaign, entitled “Listen to This.” The ad highlights Frank Kratovil’s continued support for the failed Stimulus bill and his blatant history of reckless spending.

“Frank Kratovil had his chance to create jobs for Marylanders and instead he voted for the failed Stimulus that sent jobs overseas,” said Bill Lattanzi, Campaign Manager-Andy Harris for Congress. “Kratovil spent his time in Washington wasting taxpayers' hard-earned money on earmarks for his campaign donors and supporting Nancy Pelosi’s job-killing spree. If we really want to lower taxes and control government spending, we need Andy Harris in Washington."

The 30 second ad is running in both the Baltimore and Salisbury markets.  

Don't Miss Our 6 PM Candidate Interview With Mike McDermott

Ehrlich Scores Decisive Win in First Debate

Ehrlich Pledges “I’m Running to Create Jobs;” O’Malley Makes Stuff Up & Defends Record Tax Increases

ANNAPOLIS – Bob Ehrlich today proved to be the only candidate in the race to make job creation his first priority for Maryland families. On the other hand, Governor O’Malley defended the largest tax increase in Maryland history and continued to make stuff up and change the subject from his legacy of massive job losses, record tax increases, and ballooning budgets.

Make Stuff Up #1:  Jobs:  O’Malley says he created 33,000 new jobs; yet nearly 100,000 jobs have been lost since he took office. Unemployment has doubled in Maryland under Martin O’Malley.

Make Stuff Up #2:  Cut state spending: O’Malley claims he’s cut spending, yet total spending increased by $22 billion over Martin O’Malley’s four years compared to Bob Ehrlich’s four years in office.  To see how Martin O’Malley makes stuff up about the spending & debt, just click here.

Make Stuff Up #3:  College Costs:  The cost a family pays to send their student to College Park and other University System of Maryland institutions increased 35% under Martin O’Malley – and his budget predicts a 26% increase in tuition and fees after he’s reelected.

Make Stuff Up #4:  Crime & DNA Samples: O’Malley actually criticized Bob Ehrlich for improving Maryland’s use of DNA samples from convicted criminals.  Ehrlich inherited a DNA sampling system that was almost nonexistent.  He dramatically expanded the collection of DNA samples from convicted criminals and allowed law enforcement to collect samples at the court house. He also funded a new $24 million State Police Forensics Lab to process the samples into the National DNA Database. 

Cover Stuff Up #1: Taxes: When asked whether he would pledge not to raise taxes, Governor O’Malley refused to answer the question. That’s because he and his allies in the legislature have a plan to raise 43 new taxes next year, including taxes on car repair, barber shops and beauty salons, gym memberships, and even tax preparation.

Cover Stuff Up #2: School Construction:  Martin O’Malley credited himself for a strong commitment in funding school construction, but his next budget cuts school construction funding $150 million.  

Cover Stuff Up #3: School Funding:  Governor O’Malley says he cares about funding Maryland schools, yet he’s virtually guaranteeing school funding cuts by opposing the only legal slots proposal in Anne Arundel County.

Cover Stuff Up #4: College Funding:  O’Malley actually cut $133 million from the University System of Maryland.

Cover Stuff Up #5: The Chesapeake Bay:  Martin O’Malley raided the Chesapeake Bay Restoration Fund by $155 million, yet still claims to care about the health of the Bay.  Bob Ehrlich has pledged to protect the Restoration Fund from fund raids so that we can reduce deadly pollution in the Bay.

GOVERNOR O'MALLEY OPENS FIRST DEBATE WITH FOCUS ON JOBS, TOUGH CHOICES TO PROTECT OUR PRIORITIES

Baltimore, MD (October 11, 2010) -- Governor O'Malley opened this morning's debate focused on jobs and the tough choices necessary to move Maryland forward. The Governor offered an honest assessment of the tough choices made to create jobs, transform Maryland's economy, and protect Maryland's priorities during difficult economic times. Governor O'Malley asked for continued support to move Maryland forward.

"We are starting now to create jobs again in Maryland - 33,000 jobs created since January in our state," said Governor O'Malley. "We are starting now to transform our economy and climb out of this deep recession, and that is why the choice the people of our State have to make in this election is so very important."

"The former Governor says he wants to take Maryland back. I humbly ask for your support to move Maryland forward," O'Malley said.

Governor O'Malley highlighted accomplishments during his first term including cutting state spending by $5.6 billion, standing up to big banks to help keep families in their homes, record investments in public education to help build the nation's #1-ranked public school system, fighting to make college more affordable, bringing violent crime to its lowest level since 1975, and restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

"With decisiveness and fiscal discipline we have cut state spending by greater amounts than any Administration in history; and yet together, we have also protected our priorities -- public safety, public education, and the environment. We have improved our schools, we've made our neighborhoods safer, we've made college more affordable for more families, and we have taken strong actions that are working to restore the health of the Bay," said O'Malley.

"There are two qualities I love most about the people of our State: number one, our core belief that we're all in this together. And number two, when the people of Maryland face adversity, we don't make excuses, we make progress; we move forward. And we never give up."

Second Anti-Crime Legislation Public Dialogue Set For October 12

The second public dialogue meeting on the Salisbury Safe Streets anti-crime legislation package is set for Tuesday, October 12, 6:30 p.m., in the training room of Fire Station 16 Headquarters on Cypress Street.  The meeting is hosted by Salisbury City Council Members Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen.

The format will differ from the first one, last month, beginning with an education session to address questions and provide context for the public discussion afterward.  Residents who did not get to speak at the previous meeting due to the overflowing attendance will be given the first opportunity speak, followed by any previous speakers raising new points.

Although invited, no other council members will be in attendance.  In addition to Mayor Jim Ireton, select city department heads, and the city clerk, the hosts will be joined by Mark Bowen, director of gang intelligence for the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, who spoke last week at the gang awareness seminar held at James M. Bennett High School last week.

“We appreciate Mark Bowen making himself available for this evening,” Cohen said.  “He is a key member of the Safe Streets Coalition and has been a frequent participant in the Mayor’s Crime Task Force.”

“Helping people understand the connection between poor housing practices and crime and how this legislation is just one set of possible tools in the entire Safe Streets anti-crime toolbox is one goal of this second public dialogue,” Campbell added.

Both council members encouraged the public to read the actual text of the anti-crime proposals in preparation for the meeting, since a primary goal of the public meetings is to get specific input from the public.  Campbell and Cohen also noted that misinformation was still being circulated around town about the proposed package.

The legislation can be found under the link “Neighborhood Legislation Pkg” on the city website homepage at left, http://www.ci.salisbury.md.us/, and on the website the two council members share, http://www.onyoursidesby.blogspot.com/.  Hard copies can be obtained by calling the city clerk’s office at 410-548-3140.

Citizens again have volunteered to videotape the meeting for later broadcast on PAC14.  The city clerk will audio record the meeting as well.

A three-hour audio recording of the first public dialogue meeting is available for free download or online listening from Campbell and Cohen’s website, or on CD from the city clerk’s office for $5, which covers the office’s cost of production.  For additional questions or comments, contact Debbie Cambpell, 410-860-0893 and http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=debbiescampbell@comcast.net, or Terry Cohen, 410-845-0296 and http://us.mc324.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=Terry@TerryCohen.com.

Found Kitten

Hi Joe,

I let my dogs out this morning and they found a (very) small kitten in our fenced in back yard. Im attaching a picture. I live on w. Main st. In salisbury, at the end near nanticoke road. It looks barely 6-7 weeks old and is very scared. I (think) its a girl kitten. I would keep it but i have 2 dogs and our 60 pound dog does not like cats/kittens. I searched and didnt find a mom or litter so it may be someones pet. Please have them email me.
Thanks,
Megan

Meganleigh82403@yahoo.com

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On October 8, 2010 at approximately 6:10 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspects # 1 and # 2 on outstanding arrest warrants for drug charges resulting from the execution of a search and seizure warrant by the Wicomico Co. Narcotics Task Force at a residence on Holland Avenue on May 27, 2010. During the execution of the search warrant, quantities of suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana were located in addition to related paraphernalia. On this date, while inside of the residence to take the suspects into custody, the officers observed several smoking devices in plain view of the officers. These items were checked and contained suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana. Suspect # 3 was arrested as a result of the recovery of these items.

ARRESTED# 1: Elizabeth Faye Johnson, 68 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Maintaining a common nuisance
Possession of cds/paraphernalia (3 counts)
ARRESTED #2: Angel Marie Johnson, 35 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Possession of cds/paraphernalia
ARRESTED #3: Lisa Lynn Watkins, 46 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cds/paraphernalia (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 2010000040141, 201000040144, 201000040144


On October 9, 2010 at approximately 3:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the fourteen hundred (1400) block of Ard Brac Place for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers made contact with a resident of the address who directed the officers to the below listed suspect who was detained in the kitchen area. The resident advised the officers that he was asleep in the residence when he heard someone break the rear door. The resident investigated the situation and found the suspect, who was intoxicated, inside of the residence. The residents did not know the suspect and there were no injuries.

ARRESTED: Christopher Michael Finney, 20 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Third degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Malicious destruction of property (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000040240

On October 9, 2010 at approximately 2:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant for the possession of prescription medication recovered during a traffic stop on May 27, 2010. The officers at that time were on routine patrol in the area of Priscilla Street and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was occupied by the below listed suspect for traffic violations.

During a check of the vehicle, the officers located a bottle containing a prescription medication. The medication was found to be the property of the below listed suspect who did not have a prescription for the medication.

ARRESTED: Walter Christopher Floyd, 47 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Possession of Oxycodone
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000021294

On October 10, 2010 at approximately 1:02 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Brew River Restaurant for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect yelling profanities at the employees of the restaurant. The officers tried to calm the suspect with negative results.

ARRESTED: James Joseph Raab, 26 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC #201000040367

The Great Mortgage Mystery

The big question from the mortgage meltdown isn't why so many distressed homeowners are defaulting on their loans.

It's why any of them are still making payments.

In the worst-hit areas millions have no equity left, and little hope of seeing any anytime soon. The market value of their homes is far below the size of the mortgage.

If they just stop paying, what is going to happen to them? In many cases they may get to live in the home rent-free for months, even years, until the bank gets around to seizing it.

If Frank Abagnale—the con man played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film "Catch Me If You Can"—were operating today, he'd probably be living rent-free in a super-luxury high-rise in Miami.

Consider the latest revelations. The big banks are so backed up with foreclosures that some of them resorted to hustling through repossessions without the proper paperwork. Some of them—including Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase and Ally Financial's GMAC Home Mortgage—have announced a temporary freeze in some states on further foreclosures while they sort through the mess.

In one case, a bank employee said she was approving 8,000 foreclosures a month. By my math, that's roughly one for every minute and a half. No, she wasn't reading all the documents thoroughly. (As one wit observed, the banks paid about as much attention to foreclosing on the loans as they did to making them five years ago.)

In many cases, thanks to the fallout from securitization, it's not even clear who owns the mortgage. The payments may be due to different financial institutions around the world, some of which have gone the way of all flesh.

GO HERE to read more.

Sister, Can You Spare A Light

I captured this unique image at yesterday's "Good Beer Festival".

Autism Linked To Jaundice In Newborns, Study Finds

Common liver problem may be among growing list of possible risks, autism experts caution

Newborn babies who develop jaundice, a common liver problem that turns their skin and eyes yellow, are at greater risk for autism, according to Danish researchers who studied all children born in that country during a 10-year period.

Full-term babies born between 1994 and 2004 who were diagnosed with jaundice were 67 percent more likely to develop autism than those without jaundice, according to the study published in the latest issue of the journal Pediatrics.

Babies most at risk were those born to mothers who had had children previously, and those born in the darkest months of the year, October to March, said researchers at Aarhus University in Denmark.

GO HERE to read more.

One Year Ago Today

It was one year ago today Fernando Guerrero became a Champion right here in Salisbury at the Shorebirds Stadium. He now retains a 19-0 record.

His upcoming fight will be held in Atlantic City. We are working to charter several buses to Atlantic City to see the fight. Each seat for the bus will cost approximately $30.00 a seat. Tickets for the event will cost around $60.00 a seat.