Bill Harden vs Wicomico County vs Doug Devenyns

The documents should speak for themselves. This is a serious case with serious charges. You can click on the images to enlarge.

Salisbury News is delivering a ton of news you won't see anywhere else. Well, until they catch up to us anyway. I can assure you other news sources are running around today like chickens with their heads cut off doing "catch up work." LOL

Bounty Hunters Nab Fugitive In Salisbury

ABBA Bail Bonds has been on the hook since September of last year looking for Kimberly Hoffman. It turns out she has had issues with the law for some 20 years now and this morning they had a Hot Tip she was located in an apartment on Railroad Avenue.

Bounty Hunters sprung into action and made their way to a location Kimberly had stated at one time was a residence she stayed at. They had tried many times to catch her there but today they struck gold.

The charges they were after her for was violation of probation as well as a warrant for failure to appear. They knocked on the door and did a search on the apartment and found Kimberly hiding under the bed. I'm told additional charges have been filed on her since her last arrest as well.

ABBA Bail Bonds Bounty Hunters are licensed in MD., DE. & VA. Kimberly's record is as follows:

Note: Initial Sort is by Last Name. Sorting by other columns is available by clicking on the desired column header. Secondary sort is always Case Number. (0.039 seconds) Case Number Name Date of Birth Party Type Court Case Type Case Status Filing Date Case Caption
020200006342005 Hoffman, Kimberly L Defendant Somerset County District Court CONT ACTIVE 04/22/2005
020200008581999 Hoffman, Kimberly L Defendant Somerset County District Court CONT ACTIVE 09/16/1999
020200008602000 Hoffman, Kimberly L Defendant Somerset County District Court CONT ACTIVE 10/18/2000
0G00005628 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
1G00005629 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
2G00002564 Hoffman, Kimberly L Plaintiff Somerset County District Court CR Closed 05/29/1997
2G00005630 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
3G00005624 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
3G00005631 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
3W00041625 Hoffman, Kimberly L 09/1961 Defendant Cumberland District Court CR Closed 07/24/2006
4G00005625 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
5G00005689 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/29/2000
5H00041732 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Wicomico County District Court CR DELINQUENT 01/01/2007
6G00005564 Hoffman, Kimberly L Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 05/19/2000
6G00005627 Hoffman, Kimberly L 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 06/09/2000
19C02008816 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn Defendant Somerset County Circuit Court Custody (Two Party) Closed/Inactive 12/10/2002 Vicki Benton vs Paul T. Benton IV., et al
19K00006339 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County Circuit Court Jury Trial Criminal Closed/Inactive 06/23/2000 State of Maryland vs Kimberly Lynn Hoffman
19K00006341 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County Circuit Court Jury Trial Criminal Closed/Inactive 06/23/2000 State of Maryland vs Kimberly Lynn Hoffman
19P03003224 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn Plaintiff Somerset County Circuit Court Paternity Closed/Inactive 01/16/2003 Kimberly Lynn Hoffman vs Torrance Willie Lee Maddox
1G00005335 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 03/02/2000
1I00058339 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Ocean City District Court CR Closed 12/24/2005
22K07001210 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Wicomico County Circuit Court Jury Trial Criminal Reopened/Inactive 12/28/2007 State Of Maryland vs Kimberly Lynn Hoffman
3G00002859 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 10/29/1997
3G00003153 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Somerset County District Court CR Closed 03/30/1998
3H00044964 Hoffman, Kimberly Lynn 08/1977 Defendant Wicomico County District Court CR Closed 10/11/2007

MD TOLL FREE SWINE FLU INFORMATION LINE

MARYLAND ANNOUNCES TOLL FREE SWINE FLU INFORMATION LINE
Residents can call 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) Seven days a week

ANNAPOLIS, MD (May 1, 2009) - Governor Martin O’Malley and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) announced today that 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) has been activated as a statewide toll free information line to answers questions residents may have about the swine flu outbreak.

The service will operate between the hours of 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday – Friday and 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. In addition, DHMH will accept swine flu questions by email at swineflu@dhmh.state.md.us.

“It is of paramount importance to ensure information is available in as many ways as possible,” Governor O’Malley said. “This information line – 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) – and the email option are more tools to help answer questions our residents may have about this new flu. Information remains available on the Internet at www.maryland.gov.”

As with any other seasonal flu, DHMH officials remind Marylanders to use common sense precautions to avoid becoming ill or spreading an illness to others. Basic hygiene is the best tool to help prevent a swine flu illness. Individuals should frequently wash their hands and cover their mouths when coughing.

“Maryland residents will ask more and more questions as this outbreak moves forward and additional cases are identified,” DHMH Secretary John M. Colmers said. “This phone line and mailbox are additional resources to assist those who need answers.”

DHMH officials have identified eight probable cases of swine flu in Maryland. They are from Anne Arundel County (three), Baltimore County (four) and Montgomery County (one.) All patients are recovering from their illness and none have been hospitalized. Due to confidentiality considerations, no further information about the patients will be released.

In addition to the 1-877-MDFLU4U (633-5848) information line, people can log on to www.maryland.gov for swine flu-related information.

EXCLUSIVE BREAKING NEWS!

RAY LEWIS RELEASED FROM JAIL TODAY!!!!!!

Now wait a minute, don't get all excited. He was caught again and brought back in to the Detention Center.

That's right, he was ACCIDENTALLY RELEASED and once they realized what they had done they went searching for him and brought him back to Jail.

Ray Lewis is serving additional jail time as he was caught smuggling a large amount of cash back into the Jail after he had only 18 days left to serve. I know his Family/Friends have been on here anonymously making comments saying this wasn't true but they lied. Ray received additional jail time and was immediately taken out of Work Release because of his actions.

Wicomico County Taxpayers can breathe a sigh of relief knowing he will in fact serve his entire sentence, unless some knucklehead releases him or someone else before their time is up too. I wonder if they'll put out a Press Release about their screw up at the Detention Center?????

BREAKING NEWS!

Waterman's Restaurant closed their doors last night.

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We're Back Up

BREAKING NEWS! Handgun Robbery Attempt At Salisbury University

On May 1, 2009 at approximately 3:50 a.m., two pedestrians were approached in
Salisbury University's parking lot "C" by a silver colored sedan. One of the
sedan's occupants offered to sell marijuana to the two people walking together
in the parking lot. After the pedestrians declined to purchase the marijuana,
one of the vehicle's occupants exited the vehicle and displayed a handgun. The
pedestrians ran away, without further incident.

The suspect vehicle was possibly a Nissan Altima, - or similar style. It was
occupied by five African-American men. The individual who displayed the handgun
was described as being 18-25 years old, dark complexion, approximately 6' tall,
with a small to medium build.

Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to contact the
Salisbury University Police Department: (410) 543-6222; or, report anonymously
to Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore: (410) 548-1776.

Please review and consider the following tips. Extra vigilance and caution is
always in order whenever you are out during late evening and early morning
hours, - away from crowds.

Street Robbery Tips:
1. Try to remain calm. Do not resist. Consider the robber dangerous.
2. In most cases, the robber only wants your valuables/money and is not there
to hurt you.
3. Assume the robber is armed, even if you don't see a weapon.
4. If a weapon is displayed, consider it to be real and loaded.
5. Do only what the robber tells you. If you don't understand, tell the robber.
6. Attempt to get a good, complete description of the robber, - taking note of
unique and unusual characteristics.
7. Your main goal is to survive!
8. Don't resist and fight with the assailant unless it is evident that your
life is in danger.
9. Remember--your valuables can be replaced, - your life can't.

Report any suspicious persons immediately to the police. If possible, use a
cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the
subject(s).

Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu

Bill Harden Gets Right To Sue Letter From EEOC

In July, 2008 we presented THIS ARTICLE about Bill Harden and his situation with the Warden at the Detention Center.

We then presented this article: Thursday, August 14, 2008

EXCLUSIVE: William Harden Fired
Director Devenyns of the Wicomico County Detention Center has in fact terminated Mr. Harden but my guess is, this isn't the last we'll hear about this subject. GO HERE to see my last Post in this matter.

We went on to follow up with this article: Thursday, March 05, 2009

Chief Investigator William Hardin Reinstated? NOT!

And then this article:

Chief Investigator William Harden Reinstated AGAIN!

More To Come........

BREAKING NEWS!

William Harden has filed as Federal Lawsuit against Wicomico County & Warden Doug Devenyns. We'll have more to come in the next few minutes. Lots of documents to download.

WORCESTER COUNTY WILL BE REZONED SOON

Many folks apparently have not heard that the zoning of their property is being reviewed by the County officials and could be changed in a month or so. Anyone still in the dark better check on things before it's too late.

This is from the County's website: "The draft Zoning Maps outline any proposed changes to individual properties. The draft documents are also available for review at all five Worcester County Library branches and the county website at http://www.co.worcester.md.us/. Area residents may send questions or request a free CD (limit one per household) containing the draft documents and maps to DRP at zoning@co.worcester.md.us. For more information, please call Phyllis Wimbrow, Deputy Director of DRP, at 410-632-1200, extension 1110."

The link to the proposed zoning districts map is: http://www.co.worcester.md.us/news/DRP/Prop_Zoning_Districts_031709.pdf

The proposed zoning code changes do no seems to be posted on the County's website -- if so, could someone please give the link address in a comment to this post.

The website states that there will be a public hearing on June 2, but does not give the place or time of day -- if anyone knows about that, please give the details in a comment.

UPDATE: The a link download the new zoning code can be found on the County website. In the white box on the lower part of the page is a tab for Zoning Draft Code. Please let everyone know to keep in mind this new Zoning Code has not been approved by the County Commissioners yet to it is possible that it can change.

It's A Sad Day When The Russians Say America Has Moved To A Socialist/Marxist Nation

American capitalism gone with a whimper

It must be said, that like the breaking of a great dam, the American decent into Marxism is happening with breath taking speed, against the back drop of a passive, hapless sheeple, excuse me dear reader, I meant people.

True, the situation has been well prepared on and off for the past century, especially the past twenty years. The initial testing grounds was conducted upon our Holy Russia and a bloody test it was. But we Russians would not just roll over and give up our freedoms and our souls, no matter how much money Wall Street poured into the fists of the Marxists.

Those lessons were taken and used to properly prepare the American populace for the surrender of their freedoms and souls, to the whims of their elites and betters.

First, the population was dumbed down through a politicized and substandard education system based on pop culture, rather then the classics. Americans know more about their favorite TV dramas then the drama in DC that directly affects their lives. They care more for their "right" to choke down a McDonalds burger or a BurgerKing burger than for their constitutional rights. Then they turn around and lecture us about our rights and about our "democracy". Pride blind the foolish.

Then their faith in God was destroyed, until their churches, all tens of thousands of different "branches and denominations" were for the most part little more then Sunday circuses and their televangelists and top protestant mega preachers were more then happy to sell out their souls and flocks to be on the "winning" side of one pseudo Marxist politician or another. Their flocks may complain, but when explained that they would be on the "winning" side, their flocks were ever so quick to reject Christ in hopes for earthly power. Even our Holy Orthodox churches are scandalously liberalized in America.

The final collapse has come with the election of Barack Obama. His speed in the past three months has been truly impressive. His spending and money printing has been a record setting, not just in America's short history but in the world. If this keeps up for more then another year, and there is no sign that it will not, America at best will resemble the Wiemar Republic and at worst Zimbabwe.

These past two weeks have been the most breath taking of all. First came the announcement of a planned redesign of the American Byzantine tax system, by the very thieves who used it to bankroll their thefts, loses and swindles of hundreds of billions of dollars. These make our Russian oligarchs look little more then ordinary street thugs, in comparison. Yes, the Americans have beat our own thieves in the shear volumes. Should we congratulate them?

GO HERE to read more.

Suspects Identified

Suspects Identified: Wednesday, April 15, 2009- 27 Windows Broken Out at Elsmere Area Elementary School

Elsmere- Thanks to multiple tips from the public and diligence exercised by the investigator- four male juveniles have been implicated in the criminal mischief case at Austin D. Baltz Elementary School from April 14th. Three of these subjects turned themselves in to authorities at Troop 6 this morning and were formally charged with Criminal Trespass, Criminal Mischief and Conspiracy (all misdemeanors). They were turned over to Family Court, released and their respective court dates are pending.

The fourth subject is expected to surrender in the days to come and will face the same offenses.

All four subjects reside in the Elsmere area. There was no particular motive for this crime.


DSP News Release: Wednesday, April 15, 2009- 27 Windows Broken Out at Elsmere Area Elementary School

Location of Incident: Austin D. Baltz Elementary School, 1500 Spruce Avenue, Elsmere, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday, April 14th, 10:15 p.m.

Suspect(s): Three male subjects, possibly teenagers, who were accompanied by a medium to large short haired, dog about 45 – 50 lbs.

Resume: Detectives from the Delaware State Police Youth Aid Division are investigation a major criminal mischief case at Austin D. Baltz Elementary School in Elsmere.

In this incident, three juvenile subjects, accompanied by a dog, trespassed upon school property and made their way to the rear of the building. Here, the trio used broken pieces of asphalt to shatter out 27 windows on the exterior of the school.

Surveillance video is not available for dissemination to the media at this time.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call 302.832.0274. Callers may also remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/.

Delaware State Police Press Release

Casey Joyner

Jerell Cook

Suspects Arrested Thursday, April 30, 2009- Pick Pocketer Apparently Tried Theft First, But Wasn’t Good at That Either

New Castle County- State Police detectives have implicated two subjects in what turned out to be a string of robberies on April 29th and April 30th. Authorities have arrested Casey Joyner, 20, of East 30th Street in Wilmington, and Jerrell A. Cook, of West 36th Street in Wilmington, for their role in these incidents.

DSP provided two news releases yesterday in regards to two north Wilmington robbery cases and by the end of the day, two more incidents were linked by detectives. The third and fourth incidents were at the following locations: 1- Wawa, April 29th, 2:22 a.m., 4000 North DuPont Highway in New Castle and 2- Wawa, April 30th, 10:38 a.m., 1515 North DuPont Highway. Both of these incidents involved purse snatchings and the suspects were successful.

In the most recent case on the 30th, a witness followed the suspects as they fled the scene and obtained their tag number. This information was turned over to detectives who followed up on the lead. Last evening, Troopers responded to a residence along the 100 block of West 36th Street where they contacted and apprehended Cook and Joyner. Through their diligence and hard work, investigators learned that Joyner was the actual suspect committing the thefts while Cook was the get-away-driver.

Both suspects were charged with identical offenses: Attempted Robbery (felony), three counts of Conspiracy (felony), Attempted Theft (misdemeanor), Conspiracy (misdemeanor) and two counts of Robbery (felony).

Bail for Mr. Cook and Mr. Joyner was set at $48,000.00 secured a piece and they were both committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute.

HISTORICAL MOMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER

Don't miss our Historical Moments By George Chevallier tomorrow morning at 9:00 sharp.

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MEGA-GROWTH SOON IN WICOMICO COUNTY – NO WAY!

According to the environmental elite and NIMBY’s who performed at the recent public hearing at the Civic Center, if cluster subdivisions in the rural areas are not killed by tomorrow afternoon the County will be overrun by hordes of homeowners, Perdue will go bankrupt and all flora and fauna will disappear. That’s not about to happen and won’t occur any time soon, if ever.

Some particularly pertinent data was issued recently by the Planning Office – see the attached charts.

Especially significant to the downzoning debate: development in the rural part of Wicomico County (outside the “Metro Core”) has decreased markedly. In the decade 1986-1997, there were 2,283 new lots were created on a total of almost 6,000 acres of land. But, in the decade following the comprehensive rezoning of the County in 1998, only 678 lots were created on about 2,500 acres. And, as posted on this blog yesterday, during that decade (plus 2008) only 263 lots were created in cluster subdivisions. Much of that 11 year period was a record development bonanza, but less than 1,000 acres in the area zoned for agriculture (“A-1” District) was subdivided for cluster development, of which most of that acreage became permanently preserved open space, available for agriculture, at no cost to the taxpayer.

The data projections indicate that the rate of growth in Wicomico County will continue to decrease – see the charts for Population/Household Growth Trend” and “Jobs” that show a downward spiral well into the future. Those ads and propaganda that the proponents of slow/no growth are using to kill cluster subdivision development are self-serving bunk.

Don’t tell the Chesapeake Bay Foundation or the Wicomico Environmental Trust about these data! They will simply get the government to change them.

Taxpayers Get A Rude Surprise

INSIDE WASHINGTON: Millions of couples, retirees may have to repay some of Obama tax credit

Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Millions of Americans enjoying their small windfall from President Barack Obama's "Making Work Pay" tax credit are in for an unpleasant surprise next spring.

The government is going to want some of that money back.

The tax credit is supposed to provide up to $400 to individuals and $800 to married couples as part of the massive economic recovery package enacted in February. Most workers started receiving the credit through small increases in their paychecks in the past month.

But new tax withholding tables issued by the IRS could cause millions of taxpayers to get hundreds of dollars more than they are entitled to under the credit, money that will have to be repaid at tax time.

At-risk taxpayers include a broad swath of the public: married couples in which both spouses work; workers with more than one job; retirees who have federal income taxes withheld from their pension payments and Social Security recipients with jobs that provide taxable income.

The Internal Revenue Service acknowledges problems with the withholding tables but has done little to warn average taxpayers.

GO HERE to read more.

Dave Suiter, "On The Road Again"

Hello Folks,

The Old Man is back Home!! Came over the bridge at Vienna, MD on US 50 about 1045 this AM and what should my eyes behold???????????? SUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have seen only one hour of sun since I left Oregon and that was in Nebraska ( with the wind behind me for a change).

7300 miles from Salisbury,MD on US 50 to Sacramento, north along the coast to Portland and east to home. This was a trip that I have wanted to ride for years. I was fortunate to see two very good friends and their families in Portland and Indy. Thanks for the memories and hospitality classmates Art, Scott, and their wives Sue and Kathy.

Sheryl and I went by the American Legion a while ago. I was asked if I would do it again. YES!!!! I would like to be about 15-20 years younger but still, the trip was once in a lifetime. If on a motorcycle or in a car, there is so much of this great country to see that I feel sure you will be awed by the vistas along US50, through Kansas, Utah, Nevada and California up through Oregon,and back through Wyoming ,Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland.

How about a trip to West Virginia along US 50 and back along the National Pike US40?? Would be a great weekend trip for folks on the Eastern Shore around October.

I would like to thank Joe Albero for posting my travels (BTW Joe, Several folks at SBY Legion followed my trip thanks to SBYNEWS .blogspot.com) and thank folks for their comments and concerns , which were very much appreciated. I had no idea that Joe would post this trip on his blog and their response to the updates.

Despite rain, snow, wind and over cast sky's the ride home was beautiful. There is much to see even along Inter-states.

I sincerely hope that some of you are able to have the time and desire to go out west, down south, up north and everywhere in between. The USA is a great place to live, to explore and enjoy. I've been almost around the world in my travels with the USN and NASA but here in the lower 48 it is the BEST. Please take the time to see and enjoy before it is to late. Find old friends, lost family and classmates to share memories and those friendships with.

That's it folks.

Again THANK YOU Joe and THANK YOU folks that followed this trip.

As Red said, Good Night and God Bless,

Dave

Another Fun Game For Your Lunch Break

A GOOD ONE FOR PETA NO ONE GETS HURT. GO HERE.

Miss California Appears In Anti-Gay Marriage Ad

By Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters

LOS ANGELES — After failing to stop recent gay marriage approvals in several states, opponents have found an attractive, telegenic poster woman in Miss California, a move reminiscent of beauty queen Anita Bryant's 1970s crusade against gay rights.

Miss California, a Christian college student named Carrie Prejean, joined in a television ad campaign against gay marriage this week, upsetting homosexual rights advocates, including a head of the Miss California pageant.

In the commercial from the National Organization for Marriage, Prejean is shown at the Miss USA competition last month where she answered a question about same-sex marriage by saying she opposed it, drawing both boos and cheers and setting off a raucous debate.

After providing that answer, Prejean was named runner-up to Miss USA. She later said her view on marriage cost her the crown.

As gay marriage opponents have rallied around Miss California, they have also lost key battles in recent weeks.

On Wednesday, New Hampshire's Senate passed a bill to legalize same-sex marriage and if the governor signs it, the state could become the fifth to legalize gay weddings.

GO HERE to read more.

Inacom Hosts Tech Seminar

Inacom hosted a Tech Seminar yesterday at the Fountain's where more than 200 pre registered business people attended.

I have to tell you, my hat is tipped to Mr. Hunter Johnson for bringing such business to the Eastern Shore single handily.

I have traveled all over the World to different Trade Shows, big and small and this is not an easy task to take on. There's a ton of coordinating many different companies and you must convince them, (especially in this economy) to make the investment for a growing market.

Mr. Johnson not only pulled it together, he also had to contact companies and municipalities, gaining their interest and getting them to the Show. Not an easy task and quite the investment. I'm glad to see there was a nice turn out. Mind you, I was there very early as I had a ton of meetings yesterday and the only time I could fit this in was just as things were getting started.

Inacom offers a variety of services from Websites, Technical Support, Phone Systems, Copiers, Networking, you name it, they pretty much do it.

Special Mother's Day Offer From The Fountain's

The Fountains Honors All Moms
on
Mother's Day
With a Buffet Brunch

The Fountain's Ballroom

Breakfast Pastries
Scrambled Eggs
Omeletes Cooked to Order
Bacon & Sausage
Assorted Salads
Freshly Baked Breads
Asiago Chicken
Carved Steamship Round of Beef
Aujus & Gravy
Pan Seared Rock Fish
Grilled Vegetables
Roasted Red Rosemary Potatoes
Martini Mashed Potato Bar
Sour Cream, Cheese, Bacon, Chives

The Chocolate Fountain
With assorted dipping items
Old Fashion Farm Cake
Delightful Pastry Assortment

Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea, Iced Tea & Fountain Soda



Adults $17.99, Kids under 12 half price, Kids under 3 are FREE !!!

Reservations are preferred
Seatings: 10 am, Noon & 2 pm

Dinner menu will be available in the restaurant after 4 pm

410.749.6644 Or 410.749.5445

Fruitland/ Salisbury Resident - Fundraiser Spokesperson

Hi Joe- I just came across your blog when I went on a hunt for media in the Salisbury/ Fruitland, MD areas. I’m not sure if this is the type of thing you prefer to cover but since it’s community news I wanted to send it just in case.

Dustin Phillips, an 11 year-old Fruitland resident, is one of this year’s brave faces representing this year’s Triple Winner Game, an annual fundraiser to help fund research to fight children’s cancer, by Giant Food. Dustin is a patient at The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine. His courage and spirit have inspired and given hope to other children with cancer. His motto is “Have No Fear.”

Dustin lost his right arm but has an ever-present positive attitude. In fact, he wants to be a left-handed pitcher when he grows up and recently had the opportunity to meet Brian Matusz, the left-handed pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, thanks to Giant Food. He is a fifth-grade student who enjoys Legos, history and Nintendo Wii.

I’ve attached a photo of Dustin at the Triple Winner Game kickoff, at Camden Yards.

The Triple Winner game is a scratch-card promotion in which every ticket is an instant winner of either a free product, a gift card or cash prize up to $10,000. The program, which runs until July 9, 2009, allows customers who make a $1 donation in any Giant Food store to receive a Triple Winner game ticket. One hundred percent of donations received from Giant Food customers for the Triple Winner program will directly benefit The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine and the Children’s Cancer Foundation. Triple Winner is one of the most successful cause marketing programs in the country and this year, Giant has committed to raise $1.5 million.

Thank you for your time. Let me know if you can mention this on your blog so the community knows how to go out and support Triple Winner.
Best,

Jamie Miller
Public Affairs Manager
Phone: (301) 341-8776
Fax: (301) 618-4967

Christian Rock Band Slated To Perform At The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

(Salisbury, MD) Grammy winning Casting Crowns is set to play at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center on July 30, 2009 at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale today (Friday, May 1) at 10:00am.

The Christian rock band has now completed its third studio project, The Altar and The Door. Co-produced once again by Mark Miller (Sawyer Brown), The Altar and The Door taps into the same ‘real life, real faith’ vein as the Casting Crowns’ 2004 debut and 2006’s Lifesong. Only this time, Casting Crowns—the fastest selling, platinum-reaching Christian artist in history—has never been more progressive musically. There is an honest intentionality at the core of The Altar and The Door, Casting Crowns’ most daring project to date. It is a collection of songs that dare to mark the distance between Sunday and Monday mornings, between the content of our heads, the content of our hearts and the disconnect in between.

Tickets to the show range from $21 to $26 plus fees. Group discounts are available for 10 or more. To buy tickets for the concert call 410-548-4911 or visit http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org/. Tickets are also available at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center box office, located at 500 Glen Avenue.

Fundraiser For Salisbury Skate Park

We're having another fundraiser for the Salisbury Skate Park on May 16th from noon until 4! Emmanuel Wesleyan Church in Salisbury is being gracious enough to let us use the parking lot for the day. The church is located on the corner of Rt.50 and Beaglin Park Drive. The church is visible from Rt.50. Turn onto Beaglin Park Drive toward the church, then turn onto Dallas Drive. The event will be visible at that point! There will be various ramps and other elements to skate on. We’re having a contest for the best trick! There will also be a 50/50 drawing as well as a raffle of a NICE longboard! Refreshments will be available for purchase. Please come help out the cause!!!!

By Rush Limbaugh:

I think the vast differences in compensation between victims of the September 11 casualty and those who die serving our country in Uniform are profound. No one is really talking about it either, because you just don't criticize anything having to do with September 11. Well, I can't let the numbers pass by because it says something really disturbing about the entitlement mentality of this country. If you lost a family member in the September 11 attack, you're
going to get an average of $1,185,000. The range is a minimum guarantee of $250,000, all the way up to $4.7 million.? If you are a surviving family member of an American soldier killed in action, the first check you get is a $6,000 direct death benefit, half of which is taxable.

Next, you get $1,750 for burial costs. If you are the surviving spouse, you get $833 a month until you remarry. And there's a payment of $211 per month for each child under 18. When the child hits 18, those payments come to a screeching halt.

Keep in mind that some of the people who are getting an average of $1.185 million up to $4.7 million are complaining that it's not enough.?Their deaths were tragic, but for most, they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.? Soldiers put themselves in harms way FOR ALL OF US, and they and their families know the dangers. (Actually, soldiers are put in harms way by politicians and commanding officers.)

We also learned over the weekend that some of the victims from the Oklahoma City bombing have started an organization asking for the same deal that the September 11 families are getting. In addition to that, some of the families of those bombed in the embassies are now asking for compensation as well.


You see where e this is going, don't you? Folks, this is part and parcel of over 50 years of entitlement politics in this country. It's just really sad. Every time a pay raise comes up for the military, they usually receive next to nothing of a raise. Now the green machine is in combat in the Middle East while their families have to survive on food stamps and live in low-rent housing. Make sense?

However, our own US Congress voted themselves a raise. Many of you don't know that they only have to be in Congress one time to receive a pension that is more than $15,000 per month. And most are now equal to being millionaires plus. They do not receive Social Security on retirement because they didn't have to pay into the system. If some of the military people stay in for 20 years and get out as an E-7, they may receive a pension of $1,000 per month, and the very people who placed them in harm's way receives a pension of $15,000 per month.

I would like to see our elected officials pick up a weapon and join ranks before they start cutting out benefits and lowering pay for our sons and daughters who are now fighting.

Elderly Woman Writes Her Bank

Dear Sir:

I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to pay my plumber last month.

By my calculations, three nanoseconds must have elapsed between his presenting the check and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honor it. I know this because the time code stamped on the refused check and my automatic deposit are the same.

By "automatic deposit" I refer, of course, to the direct electronic monthly deposit of my entire pension; an arrangement which, I admit, has been in place for only eight years. You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account $30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience
caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways.

I noticed that whereas I personally answer your telephone calls and letters, --- when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become.

From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with aflesh -and-blood person. My mortgage and loan repayments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank, by check, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate.

Be aware that it is an offense under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope. Please find attached an Application Contact which I require your chosen employee to complete.

I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical history must be countersigned by a Notary Public, and the
mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities) must be accompanied by documented proof.

In due course, at MY convenience, I will issue your employee with a PIN number which he/she must quote in dealings with me.

I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modeled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Let me level the playing field even further.

When you call me, press buttons as follows:

IMMEDIATELY AFTER DIALING, PRESS THE STAR (*) BUTTON FOR ENGLISH

#1. To make an appointment to see me.

#2. To query a missing payment.

#3. To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there.

#4.. To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping.

#5.. To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature.

#6. To transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home.

#7. To leave a message on my computer, a password to access my computer is required. Password will be communicated to you at a later date to that Authorized Contact mentioned earlier.

#8. To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through 7.

#9. To make a general complaint or inquiry. The contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service.

#10. This is a second reminder to press* for English. While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call.


Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement.

May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less prosperous New Year?

Your Humble Client!

Are You Looking For A Great Mechanic

Bob has been in the Auto Repair Business for many years and has been our personal mechanic for 5 years now. He's located on Spring Hill Lane and Waller Road and is one of the best kept secrets in Salisbury/Delmar.

Bob has no clue I'm running this article, so it is not a paid ad to drum up business. His prices are more than reasonable and he knows what he's doing. I have old cars all the way to new cars and he does it all.

If you're looking for a dependable personal mechanic, give Bob a call and I'm confident once you receive your first bill you'll be hooked. Happy Belated Birthday Bob!

Is Something Actually Getting Done On The Old Theater?

Workers have been sighted outside the old Downtown Theater and it has been reported some kind of work is actually being done. Will it end up being like the old Mall? You know, the building comes down and then there's nothing left but an empty lot. Time will tell.

Westside Historical Society 21st Annual Heritage Festival

The Westside Historical Society would like to inform you of their 21st Annual Heritage Festival, to be held on Saturday May 9, 2009, at the Recreation Park on Station St, in Mardela Springs, Maryland. This has become a popular family event celebrating the history and cultural heritage of the area, which has grown up around the Nanticoke River. This is a family affair, with great traditional food including oysters fritter, BBQ chicken, scrapple sandwiches and other good food, fun things for the kids and interesting things for the adults. Bring your lawn chairs and stay the day under the shade trees. The day starts with a small parade and finishes in the late afternoon with an antique tractor pull in recognition of the importance that agriculture has always played in the lives of people in the area. There is no admission fees or parking fees to this enjoyable event.

Each year the festival features a theme related to some aspect of the life in the region. This year the theme is related to Agriculture; being it is such an important part of the Eastern Shore. The festival will begin at 9:15 am with a parade of antique tractors, cars, trucks, children’s entries, the Mardela Middle School Band, and other organizations.

Sillie Willie the Clown will be strolling the grounds all day. Several local musical groups will be entertaining during the day. Gerald Lyons & Friends from Mardela Springs, and Tom Sawyer are in the line up. Local Indians will be displaying and demonstrating their heritage, in the past they have danced and invited festival attendees to participate. We have a K-9 demonstration by the Wicomico County Deputies around 12 noon, which is always very interesting. Horse ride with Susie the dog will be returning.
There will be a homemade cake raffle and a bake table. We will also have a Longaberger basket raffle, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction. There will be tractor and wagon rides around the town. The Barren Creek Museum located on Main St. will be open. It is a short block away, not to far, you can take the tram or you can walk.
Each year we have a program book associated with the theme of the festival and guide to the day’s event. Be sure to pick up your FREE COPY at the information tent located on Station St. across from the food wagon and support those businesses and organizations that have purchased an ad.

The day ends with a tractor pull of antique tractors. Anyone can enter their tractor(s) as long as it meets the requirements. Registration and weigh-in begins around 11 am. We reserve parking areas for pullers near the track. The pull actually begins around 12:30 pm.

We hope you will join us for this event on Saturday May 9.

TRAFFIC ALERT - Rehabilitation Of Route 13 Requires Northbound Lane Restrictions

Nighttime Work Hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Dover -- As part of the on-going pavement and rehabilitation program, the Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces northbound lane restrictions on Route 13 between Route 15 and Route 10 in Dover beginning on Sunday, May 3 and ending on Thursday, May 21. The lane restrictions will occur from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., pending weather. To decrease the impact on commuter traffic, all work will occur at night. The contractor for these improvements is Daisy Construction Company.

Variable message signs have been posted throughout the work corridor to warn motorists of the impending construction. Motorists are advised to slow down in work zones and use caution when traveling through this area.

Today's Wildlife Photo

Classified Ads

Today is the last day to submit Classified Ads. If you have something you'd like to sell, list the items, price and contact information and we'll add them to our Classified Ads for FREE. Send the information to, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com.

NASA Wallops Island Launch Next Tuesday Evening

If you've never seen a space launch up close and in person (well, as close as you can get as a civilian), here's the chance to make up for it. Grab the kids, binoculars (it gets far, far away really fast), camera, popcorn and drinks and head out to Wallops Island's Goddard Space Flight Center on Tuesday and get a good seat for one of the most thrilling events you'll ever witness. Be prepared for loud noise and bright lights!

The weather forecast calls for clear skies, only a 10% chance of rain all day, and 24 hour temperatures between 60 and 79 degrees, so it's a very good chance that the launch will be a "Go" as scheduled.

"The Air Force Research Laboratory’s TacSat-3 satellite will launch May 5 on an Air Force Minotaur I rocket from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility and the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport. The launch window on May 5 will run from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. TacSat-3 features three revolutionary trials: the Raytheon Company-built Advanced Responsive Tactically Effective Military Imaging Spectrometer hyperspectral imager, the Office of Naval Research's Satellite Communications Package, and the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Avionics Experiment.

This trio of payloads will offer real-time imagery (within 10 minutes of collection), sea-based information transmitted from ocean buoys and plug-and-play avionics to assist the warfighter in keeping one step ahead of the adversary.

The PharmaSat experiment, developed by NASA’s Ames Research Center and will measure the influence of microgravity upon yeast resistance to an antifungal agent. PharmaSat focuses on questions key to countermeasure development for long-term space travel and habitation.

Three cubesats will be launched as secondary payloads on the TacSat-3 mission. The satellites, which contain their own power and data systems, are four-inch cubes that weigh 2.2 pounds each. The cubesats are being provided by California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; The Aerospace Corporation, El Segundo, Calif. and the Hawk Institute for Space Sciences, Pocomoke City, Md. During the rocket’s ascent, each cubesat will be deployed separately from the P-POD into space.

Launch Information: The TacSat-3 mission is scheduled for launch on the evening of May 5, 2009. The window runs through May 9. The launch window on May 5 is from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.Viewing the LaunchThe launch will be visible in the mid-Atlantic region. Locally, the NASA Visitor Center on Va. Route 175 and the beach at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge/Assateague National Seashore will be open to view the launch.

Launch Status: Prior to the start of the countdown on launch day, updates on the status of the launch will be provided on this web page and on the Wallops launch status line at 757-824-2050. On the day of the launch, updates will be provided on the status line and radio station 760 AM, which has a range of about 5 miles from the NASA Visitor Center. In addition, the launch will be web cast at http://sites.wff.nasa.gov/webcast/ Countdown status also will be available during the countdown on Twitter at http://twitter.com/NASA_Wallops

Launch Vehicle Information: TacSat-3 will be launched on board a Minotaur 1 rocket, integrated by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC). The Minotaur 1 is a four-stage vehicle, two stages being refurbished Minuteman II stages and the two stages being OSC developed. The Minotaur is about 70 feet tall and 5 feet wide."

Yard Sales 5/1/9

CLICK HERE for the latest posting of YARD SALES.

Good luck everyone on finding deals and making money. Have a wonderful weekend.

If you are having a yard sale in the near future, and you would like to post your ad here, please send it to me, SunnyInOC, at atlanticjw@aol.com. Please type "YARD SALE" in the subject of your email. Please have the email to me no later than Thursday at 3pm. And remember, it's FREE!!!

Fernando Guerrero Tickets Go On Sale Monday Morning

Tickets for the "Boxing's Future Champions" will go on sale Monday morning at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center. Tickets prices are $15, 25, 50, 60, 100, and 125. Tickets can be puchased by calling the Wicomico Civic Center Box Officer at 410-548-4911 or stopping in at the box off. Tickets can also be pruchaced online by going to http://www.wicomicociviccenter.org

Helicopter-Gate . . . .Saga Continues

A private investigator has recently been assigned by the DLA - Defense Logistics Agency - to investigate the procurement procedure and where-a-bouts of the mysterious missing helicopter that was donated to the Somerset County Sheriffs Department.

The Daily Times editor, Greg Bassett, reported on WQMR radio that the helicopter had been seen being transported via rollback from one abandoned chicken house in Somerset County to yet another abandoned chicken house in Wicomico County. The surplus military helicopter was obtained by the Somerset County Sheriffs Department through a grant request with the assistance of Greg Bassett's wife.

The tri-county council rejected the operational request from the Sheriff's Department after the helicopter was obtained citing high operational cost for the program.

The helicopter was also spotted being stored in Sam Goldman's hangar at the Salisbury-Ocean City airport before being transported to an abandoned chicken house in Somerset County. Moreover, the helicopter was sited several times being flown around Wicomico County. It has a military camouflage paint job.

Law Day Event

Local Bar Association to Host Law Day Event tomorrow, Friday May 1, 2009.

A Legacy of Liberty - Celebrating Lincoln's Bicentennial.

In celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday in 1809, the Women's Bar Association- Lower Eastern Shore, in conjunction with the Circuit Court and District Court of Maryland for Wicomico County will sponsor a Law Day Program. Law Day is a national day set aside to observe how the law and the legal process have contributed to the freedoms that we have as American citizens.

As part of the local observation of Law Day, area attorneys and judges have volunteered to host a Law Day program for middle and high school students selected from Salisbury, Wicomico and Bennett Middle Schools and Wicomico High School. The students will have the opportunity to tour the District and Circuit Courts, observe court cases, and discuss Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, with attorneys leading the discussion.

"It's important for young people to realize the effect Abraham Lincoln had on our nation and our constitutional democracy," said Assistant State's Attorney, Franzella Hayward Starkey, one of the coordinators of the Law Day Program. "We are excited to provide the youth of our community with this program in which we will explore the Law Day theme, "A Legacy of Liberty," says Starkey.

The Law Day event is an annual event that is hosted by members of the Wicomico County legal community. Please see the next page for the agenda and note the times where cameras are prohibited.

For more information contact: Carolyn Widdowson or Fran Starkey 410 – 548 – 4880

The Law Day Agenda for Friday, May 1, 2009 is as follows:

8:45 - 9:00 - Gathering in the Jury Assembly Room

9:15 - 9:30 - A view of the Jury Orientation film

9:30 - 10:30 - District Court tour and Observation of cases
**Cameras not Permitted in the Courtroom**

10:30 - 11:30 - Observation of Circuit Court cases
**Cameras not Permitted in the Courtroom**

11:30 - 11:45 - Questions and Answers

11:45 - 12:30 - Lunch

12:30 - 1:15 - A discussion of Lincoln's Legacy in the Jury Conference Room

1:15 - 2:00 - Observation of Drug Court
**Cameras not Permitted in the Courtroom**

2:00 - Questions and Answer Session

2:15 - 2:30 - Dismissal

Former Youth Rehab Counselor Charged With Unlawful Sexual Assault

Montevilla Anderson

Former Youth Rehab Counselor Charged with Unlawful Sexual Assault of Ferris School Client

Location of Incident: Ferris School, Snowden Cottage, 1825 Faulkland Road, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: March 17th, 2009, at approximately 4:30 a.m.

Suspect(s): Montevilla G. Anderson, 48, of Vandever Avenue in Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: Shortly after 1:00 p.m. this afternoon, detectives from Troop 2 arrested Mr. Montevilla G. Anderson for allegedly grabbing the genitals of a 14-year-old client (a juvenile committed to this institution) of Ferris School.

In this case, which occurred on March 17th, the client was sleeping in his assigned room when Anderson entered his room and grabbed the victim’s genitals. This woke the victim, and upon being confronted, Anderson fled the room.

Mr. Anderson responded to Troop 2 today where he cooperated with investigators. He was subsequently charged with a single count of Unlawful Sexual Contact in the 1st degree (felony). A computer check also revealed he was wanted on five other active capiases. This subject was arraigned, issued a $2,500.00 unsecured bond and released from custody.

Mr. Anderson has strong ties to the community and has been involved in a variety of groups and clubs as an instructor and facilitator. Anyone who believes they too have been victimized by Mr. Anderson is asked to call Troop 2 detectives at 302.834-2630 ext. 224.

Swine Flu

Joe,

I am writing because I want to try to educate a few very insensitive, obnoxious individuals. I work for a chicken plant. Do you know how many times I have been questioned today about why our Hispanic population is being allowed to work today? My response is always the same. Do you have any knowledge of them traveling to Mexico in the past few weeks? The answer is always NO!! Just because you are Hispanic doesn't mean that you have the flu. If, however, an individual has been to Mexico then there is reason for concern. You CANNOT get the swine flu from a person just because they are Hispanic. I swear the ignorance of some people sometimes is overwhelming.

Thanks for your help.

Rick Hoppes Is You New Acting Fire Chief

Fire Chief David See is going to be retiring effective June 30, 2009. However, he has decided to take some of his accumulated leave and so today will be his last actual day on duty. Mayor Ireton has named Deputy Chief Rick Hoppes as Acting Fire Chief effective tomorrow, Friday, May 1, 2009.

FORD SEAFOOD IS NOW SELLING CRABS!

We will be at Goose Creek in Princess Anne today from 2pm-8pm, Friday, Sat and Sun. With the weather people are advised to call 443-669-7234 to check on hours.They can also call that number for deliveries or general info.

All my customers have been loving my crabs and they keep sending friends and family. Every order by the bushel or dozen is hand picked for size and quality. Only the biggest and best crabs are sold. The best part is I have something for every budget. I have huge females for $10 a dozen or 3 dozen for $25. People love them and 3 dozen feeds a family cheap! But I also have premium jumbo crabs, 7"+ jumbos that no one else has. They are absolutely beautiful. These crabs aren't cheap, $50 a dozen or $100 a half bushel but they are unmatched. I 100% guarantee everything I sell. I sell crabs to restaurants and markerts in Baltimore and my prices here are the way below retail elsewhere (although my prices on Jumbos are high these crabs can be $100 dozen in the city).

Blackberry Phone Lost Or Stolen At GOB

A Blackberry was lost or stolen at or near the Government Office Building (GOB) on Tuesday afternoon at about 2:30. Someone made an outgoing call from the cell phone to a number at the GOB at 3:50 that same afternoon. This may have been an attempt to return the phone by redialing a number that originated a call in an attempt to assist in locating the missing phone. Since the phone has not been returned or reported found, service has been turned off. If you have found the phone please call 410-548-3140 to make arrangements to return it to its owner.”