DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Wicomico County Budget Session/NOTICE OF SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Wicomico County Budget Session
WICOMICO COUNTY COUNCIL - BUDGET SESSION
Monday, May 22, 2017
Government Office Building
125 N. Division Street, Room 301
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Government Office Building
125 N. Division Street, Room 301
Salisbury, Maryland 21801
9:30 A.M. BUDGET SESSION RECAP
WICOMICO COUNTY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council of Wicomico County, Maryland, will hold a special Legislative Session to discuss land acquisition on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 9:30 a.m., in the Government Office Building, Room 301, Salisbury, Maryland. Following the Legislative Session, the Wicomico County Council will hold an Open Work Session followed by an Administrative Closed Session in accordance with Section 3-104 of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Suspect Arrested For Murder In Wicomico Co.
The victim is identified as Migail B. Hunter, 41, of the 1000 block of East Road, Salisbury, MD. He was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for injuries where he later succumbed to his injures. The victim was transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for autopsy.
The accused is identified as Latoya B. Elzey, 26, of the 1000 block of East Road, Salisbury, MD. Elzey is charged with first degree murder, second degree murder, first degree assault, second degree assult and reckless endangerment. Elzey also had one outstanding warrant for unauthorized taking of motor vehicle. Elzey was taken into police custody without incident and is currently waiting to be seen by the District Court Commissioner in Wicomico County.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m. this morning, troopers from the Salisbury Barrack were dispatched to the 1000-block of East Road, Salisbury, MD, for a reported stabbing. Troopers met with several witnesses and Elzey who resided with the victim. Hunter had sustained what appeared to be a single stab wound and was transported by EMS personnel to (PRMC) where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation indicates Hunter and Elzey had an altercation that became physical. This physical altercation resulted in Hunter being stabbed.
Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators responded to conduct the investigation. State Police crime scene technicians spent the morning processing the scene for evidence, after a search warrant was obtained. Investigators continue to interview neighbors and family members. A member of the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office responded to the scene and continues to work with investigators. Investigation continues.
Horror at Hartley Hall: A Nursing Home Supposedly for Women?
By Constance Remington
Staff Writer for Salisbury News
One would think in a nursing home, everyone - staff and patients, alike - would be safe. We foolishly hold this false sense of security because much of our local media never bothers to report the incidents that happens within the walls, using the guise of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy as some excuse not to relay the horrors some face in these institutions.
Hartley Hall, a non-profit, private nursing home/rehabilitation center nestled in Pocomoke, Maryland had an incident on May 9, 2017, which shows how the negligent press and local law enforcement are failing to warn and keep the community safe from harm. The incident involving the nursing home staff member and a 46 year old male patient in for supposed 'short-term" rehabilitation, where he sexually assaulted the nurse leaves a particularly disturbing taste due to the fact the facility (on the website) boasts the following:
Upon investigation of this organization, it was found the Soroptimist is a global organization whose mission is: "...working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment."
Further down, the first Quick Fact on the organization's website states: "One in three women have been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime."
The incident is a horrific nightmare for any female, much less one who is tasked to care for such an individual. "The patient forced his penis her mouth," explained one source who witnessed the event. "...she is so traumatized that now, she won't even [as of Saturday] leave her home to go out in public."
Over the weekend, the same source indicated many female workers called out sick because there was no security to keep them safe from further incident. "The Pocomoke police refused to arrest this patient," stated the source, whom while wasn't the direct victim was also traumatized by the event and feared for their own safety. "Everyone is scared to death because the men who work there leave on Friday afternoon so many had no choice but to call out."
By not having adequate staffing coverage, the nursing home patients are at serious risk of assault with no one (or very few) people there to help them ward off an attacker. Therefore, the question has to be asked, why didn't the police arrest this patient immediately regardless of his medical situation or at least, post a 24 hour/7 day detail until he was ready to be taken to central booking and held in the Snow Hill's holding facility until the June court appearance (and beyond)?
If he's well enough to assault staff and puts other patients at risk, then clearly he's well enough to go down to the police station and be booked. A criminal case has been filed for Fourth Degree Sexual Contact and Assault (both Misdemeanor charges but still criminal all the same) so why aren't the police putting this man in custody?
Not only is this absurd and a damning commentary on our justice system and an disconcerting cautionary tale for people in the medical profession as it clearly shows how law enforcement is failing to protect citizens even after incidents occur. Furthermore, it also leaves our most vulnerable population - elderly women - in grave danger with no recourse or defense. This is no laughing matter for anyone because at some point or another we may be subject to the same predicament.
With the way our local media fails continuously to report on these hotbed issues, one has to wonder, how many other incidents such as this falls through the cracks? And, furthermore, why isn't anyone doing anything proactive rather than reactive to these types of dangers the elderly face?
Shouldn't our legislators be held accountable for how these types of incidents go unchecked without removing dangerous people from our area nursing homes? Is it really just about the 'money factor' (this facility states on its front page it does take Medicare, Medicaid and will arrange for third-party bill) and nothing more?
How many people have to be assault and sexually violated before it becomes an out front issue?
Staff Writer for Salisbury News
One would think in a nursing home, everyone - staff and patients, alike - would be safe. We foolishly hold this false sense of security because much of our local media never bothers to report the incidents that happens within the walls, using the guise of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy as some excuse not to relay the horrors some face in these institutions.
Hartley Hall, a non-profit, private nursing home/rehabilitation center nestled in Pocomoke, Maryland had an incident on May 9, 2017, which shows how the negligent press and local law enforcement are failing to warn and keep the community safe from harm. The incident involving the nursing home staff member and a 46 year old male patient in for supposed 'short-term" rehabilitation, where he sexually assaulted the nurse leaves a particularly disturbing taste due to the fact the facility (on the website) boasts the following:
"It was founded by the local chapter of Soroptimist, for the purpose of providing housing and basic care for elderly ladies of the community."
 |
| From Harley Hall's Website |
Upon investigation of this organization, it was found the Soroptimist is a global organization whose mission is: "...working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment."
Further down, the first Quick Fact on the organization's website states: "One in three women have been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused in their lifetime."
How is it, a nursing home touting this type of background comes to have a male sexual predator in the same area as elderly women patients; cared for by a staff consisting mostly of women?
Over the weekend, the same source indicated many female workers called out sick because there was no security to keep them safe from further incident. "The Pocomoke police refused to arrest this patient," stated the source, whom while wasn't the direct victim was also traumatized by the event and feared for their own safety. "Everyone is scared to death because the men who work there leave on Friday afternoon so many had no choice but to call out."
By not having adequate staffing coverage, the nursing home patients are at serious risk of assault with no one (or very few) people there to help them ward off an attacker. Therefore, the question has to be asked, why didn't the police arrest this patient immediately regardless of his medical situation or at least, post a 24 hour/7 day detail until he was ready to be taken to central booking and held in the Snow Hill's holding facility until the June court appearance (and beyond)?
The scary fact is the perpetrator is still at Hartley Hall and the big question is, why?
 |
| click to enlarge |
With the way our local media fails continuously to report on these hotbed issues, one has to wonder, how many other incidents such as this falls through the cracks? And, furthermore, why isn't anyone doing anything proactive rather than reactive to these types of dangers the elderly face?
Shouldn't our police and media be concerned to the point of action?
How many people have to be assault and sexually violated before it becomes an out front issue?
Hartley Hall Horror Update Pt. 2
Last evening, editor Joe Albero received word from Jim Mathias about the situation at Hartley Hall reported on Monday morning here on Salisbury News.
His message goes as follows:
Good evening.We will keep you all abreast of additional actions and information as they come available.
As a result of your post, Monday May 15, 2017, and my concern for the public's safety, I contacted the Acting Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. This acton caused the Office of Health Care Quality to survey Hartley Hall on site today, May 16, 2017. As a result, the Office of Health Care Quality is conducting an investigation as empowered by their federal authority. The final report will likely be issued in approximately two weeks, and will be a public document. I will keep you advised.
---Developing
Total Bullsh!t
Salisbury Ranked 7th Fastest Growing Job Market in America, Fastest Growing City in Maryland, Only Place on the Peninsula Adding Population
Salisbury – According to statistics released by the United States Census Bureau this month, Salisbury is now the fastest growing city in Maryland, as well as the 7th fastest-growing job market in the entire nation, according to the United States Conference of Mayors and the Council on Metro Economics & the New American City.
U.S. Census Bureau statistics report that from 2010 to 2016, the City of Salisbury added 3,381 permanent residents, while the rest of the Delmarva Peninsula—meaning the remainder of Wicomico County outside of City limits, Worcester County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Caroline County, Kent County, Dorchester County, Queen Anne’s County, and southern Cecil County—lost 463 permanent residents.
“Population growth cannot occur without job growth,” said Mayor Day, “and the numbers reflect a significant, steady increase in our population. Salisbury is the only place on the peninsula that people are moving into, and we’re the fastest growing municipality in the State—which is in direct relation to the growth of our job market.”
The 2015-2017 GMP and Employment Report from the United States Conference of Mayors and the Council on Metro Economies & the New American City places Salisbury at 7th in the nation in job growth, with a 4.2% increase in employment in 2016. Milken Institute recently recognized Salisbury as one of the “Biggest Gainers Among Large Metropolitan Statistical Areas,” showing Salisbury’s 39-spot rise on their list. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Monthly Snapshot Report of its 5th district’s economy—a region encompassing the entirety of South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland—Salisbury is outpacing the entire 5th District with a 2.3% gain in Total Employment Performance year-over-year.
All of this exciting news comes as the City of Salisbury rolls out its “Growing, Building, Working” campaign both in print and online. The ad push will spread the news of Salisbury’s exponentially expanding job market and resurgent economy through the eyes of real business owners and citizens.
Salisbury – According to statistics released by the United States Census Bureau this month, Salisbury is now the fastest growing city in Maryland, as well as the 7th fastest-growing job market in the entire nation, according to the United States Conference of Mayors and the Council on Metro Economics & the New American City.
U.S. Census Bureau statistics report that from 2010 to 2016, the City of Salisbury added 3,381 permanent residents, while the rest of the Delmarva Peninsula—meaning the remainder of Wicomico County outside of City limits, Worcester County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Caroline County, Kent County, Dorchester County, Queen Anne’s County, and southern Cecil County—lost 463 permanent residents.
“Population growth cannot occur without job growth,” said Mayor Day, “and the numbers reflect a significant, steady increase in our population. Salisbury is the only place on the peninsula that people are moving into, and we’re the fastest growing municipality in the State—which is in direct relation to the growth of our job market.”
The 2015-2017 GMP and Employment Report from the United States Conference of Mayors and the Council on Metro Economies & the New American City places Salisbury at 7th in the nation in job growth, with a 4.2% increase in employment in 2016. Milken Institute recently recognized Salisbury as one of the “Biggest Gainers Among Large Metropolitan Statistical Areas,” showing Salisbury’s 39-spot rise on their list. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Monthly Snapshot Report of its 5th district’s economy—a region encompassing the entirety of South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Maryland—Salisbury is outpacing the entire 5th District with a 2.3% gain in Total Employment Performance year-over-year.
All of this exciting news comes as the City of Salisbury rolls out its “Growing, Building, Working” campaign both in print and online. The ad push will spread the news of Salisbury’s exponentially expanding job market and resurgent economy through the eyes of real business owners and citizens.
BREAKING: Leslie Lewis Removed As Finance Director of Wicomico County
After the last Council Meeting it became very clear to everyone there were some very serious issues. Onward and upward.
Today's Front Page of the Washington Post: THE PAINFUL TRUTH ABOUT TEETH
SALISBURY, Md. — Two hours before sunrise, Dee Matello joined the line outside the Wicomico Civic Center, where hundreds of people in hoodies, heavy coats and wool blankets braced against a bitter wind.
Inside, reclining dental chairs were arrayed in neat rows across the arena’s vast floor. Days later, the venue would host Disney on Ice. On this Friday morning, dentists arriving from five states were getting ready to fix the teeth of the first 1,000 people in line.
Matello was No. 503. The small-business owner who supports President Trump had a cracked molar, no dental insurance and a nagging soreness that had forced her to chew on the right side of her mouth for years.
“It’s always bothering me,” she said. And although her toothache wasn’t why she voted for Trump, it was a constant reminder of one reason she did: the feeling that she had been abandoned, left struggling to meet basic needs in a country full of fantastically rich people.
More
Poll Says Blacks Less Likely to Have Enough for Retirement
Older white Americans are nearly twice as likely as African-Americans to say they've saved enough for retirement, a new poll found.
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also found that African- Americans and Latinos have less financial security than whites and will rely on fewer sources of income during retirement.
The retirement savings gap between white and other minority groups extends beyond pensions, 401(k)s or other retirement accounts.
The survey shows older white Americans are also more likely to collect Social Security benefits, inherit money from their families or receive income from the sale of a home or other physical assets.
More
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey also found that African- Americans and Latinos have less financial security than whites and will rely on fewer sources of income during retirement.
The retirement savings gap between white and other minority groups extends beyond pensions, 401(k)s or other retirement accounts.
The survey shows older white Americans are also more likely to collect Social Security benefits, inherit money from their families or receive income from the sale of a home or other physical assets.
More
What's Local Media Not Telling You?
For a spiffy, shiny news anchor set, they certainly don't produce a whole lot of substance, do they?
This week alone, our local media has failed to deliver timely news on a couple of serious situations happening on the Shore. While they tout they are "Delmarva's News Leader" their actions fall grossly short on their moniker's promise.
First, the Hartley Hall incident which was reported to them around the incident date (May 9th) was completely ignored. Instead, even when posted here, they didn't cover it in their newscasts on the 15th or the 16th. While I personally can't stomach local news and avoid it at all costs, I did watch the first five stories of WBOC and WMDT to see if they would pick up the story and I wasn't disappointed. They once again failed to report it even though it was the (and still is) number one news item here on Salisbury News.
Second, on Monday there was a tragic accident at a well known intersection on Route 50 and Sixty Foot Road. This, too, wasn't even covered on Monday night's broadcasts but it was here within an hour of the event.
Why do local businesses continue to advertise on these stations is a mystery. Local people are better off just watching Dog the Bounty Hunter or Dance Moms than watching the local news broadcasts because they're not reporting on anything but human interest stories. Stories about the manager of the now-debunked Christian Bookstore are of interest, but certainly don't warrant being the first news story of the night. What are these news directors on when they make such idiotic decisions is another mystery because clearly, even the bleed, leads doesn't apply to any of our local news outlets except Salisbury News.
Their negligence isn't just local news, they've also been a part of the Trump-bashing witch hunt that frankly, most viewers are getting sick of hearing about. They fail to understand that the vast majority of voters on the Eastern Shore voted for Donald Trump; therefore, they're kind of biting the hand that feeds them. It doesn't make any sense to alienate their viewership by bashing the very person said viewers voted for unless they have a political agenda to push!
Journalism is not about pushing agendas, it's about reporting facts in a fair and balanced manner.
The choice is really up to viewers and sponsors: just how much BS they will continue to be fed before they take a stand and demand better coverage of the Shore's news items. Honestly, the best thing going for Draper and WMDT's owners is their re-run stations (MeTV and AntennaTV). Other than that, they're a huge fail.
Hartley Hall Nursing Home Post Garnishes Almost 20,000 Views So Far 5-18-17
 |
Staff from Harley Hall wanted attention, they got it. Keep in mind, "entry" means these are only the people who came to Salisbury News to specifically view this article. Far more people viewed it in general.
The Administrator at Harley Hall, (according to one source) stated "when he finds out who started contacting Salisbury News they will be handled personally by him and will not have a job at Hartley".
They went on to say the State was there and saw first hand there are issues. "He's been seen coming to the hallway completely nude after being supervised. And he just laughs at us while he's standing there naked".
Clearly there are problems they have yet to get under control. The Worcester County Sheriff's Department has an Officer walking through the facility during the day shift but not the evening shift. Keep in mind, however, this is a private business that would require the facility to hire security and is not the responsibility of the Worcester County Sheriff's Department.
ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CHARGES FOR A WICOMICO COUNTY TEACHER
The safety of our students is our highest priority each and every day, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna C. Hanlin said. The school system is working cooperatively with law enforcement on its investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.
Principal Don Brady informed school families of the arrest in a call home Wednesday:
“Good evening Wicomico High School parents and guardians.
This is Mr. Brady calling to inform you that local law enforcement has charged Lynn Jensen, a teacher at Wicomico High School, with sex abuse of a minor. On the afternoon of Thursday, April 27th, the administration received information which resulted in our immediate notification of district administration, law enforcement and Child Protective Services. Ms. Jensen was placed on administrative leave that same day and is no longer teaching, pending the outcome of the judicial process as well as the school system's administrative investigation.
Every day, you trust your children to our care, and our number one priority is the safety of our students and it is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. Please be assured I will always take immediate action anytime there appears to have been a violation of the trust between students and educators. Please take time to speak to your child about this matter. If any student or parent has information about this situation, please contact the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. In addition, the school will have counselors available to meet with any student who needs or wants support. In the meantime, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.”
Accident At Sixty Foot Road and Route 50 (5-15-17)
Westbound Route 50 is being shut down for an undetermined amount of time.
Traffic camera Link HERE
Whites banned from cafe designated as nonwhite ‘sanctuary’
College provost: 'Nothing more important than being a multicultural campus'
American University in Washington, D.C., has reportedly banned white students from using its new “student lounge” for the spring semester, according to the College Fix.
The lounge, which is called “The Bridge,” opened just six weeks ago. It is planned to be “a community space that student organizations can use however they would like,” with open mic nights, slam poetry and “other student initiated programming,” Darcy Frailey, associate director for facilities and other event services, told the Eagle, American University’s student news site. The lounge seats 80 people and features large working tables, comfortable sofas and chairs, coffee tables, a television and a large stage for events. School officials said they plan to hire students who qualify for the federal work-study program to work at “The Bridge.”
The ban comes just after campus officials discovered bananas hanging in nooses with the letters “AKA” and the word “Harambe” scribbled onto them. “AKA” is short for Alpha Kappa Alpha, a black sorority. The May 1 incident led to a 50-student protest Friday that blocked traffic in a parking garage. The student crowd chanted “We can’t breathe,” a reference to black New Yorker Eric Garner, who died on July 17, 2014, after he was arrested by police.
“Do I not pay? Do I not pay for tuition?” junior Romayit Cherinet called to the crowd of protesters. “Do I come here and try as best as possible to ignore these racist ass white people? To ignore the microaggressions every single day?”
More
American University in Washington, D.C., has reportedly banned white students from using its new “student lounge” for the spring semester, according to the College Fix.
The lounge, which is called “The Bridge,” opened just six weeks ago. It is planned to be “a community space that student organizations can use however they would like,” with open mic nights, slam poetry and “other student initiated programming,” Darcy Frailey, associate director for facilities and other event services, told the Eagle, American University’s student news site. The lounge seats 80 people and features large working tables, comfortable sofas and chairs, coffee tables, a television and a large stage for events. School officials said they plan to hire students who qualify for the federal work-study program to work at “The Bridge.”
The ban comes just after campus officials discovered bananas hanging in nooses with the letters “AKA” and the word “Harambe” scribbled onto them. “AKA” is short for Alpha Kappa Alpha, a black sorority. The May 1 incident led to a 50-student protest Friday that blocked traffic in a parking garage. The student crowd chanted “We can’t breathe,” a reference to black New Yorker Eric Garner, who died on July 17, 2014, after he was arrested by police.
“Do I not pay? Do I not pay for tuition?” junior Romayit Cherinet called to the crowd of protesters. “Do I come here and try as best as possible to ignore these racist ass white people? To ignore the microaggressions every single day?”
More
Professor: "Some White People May Have to Die" to Solve Racism
Blacks may need to 'kill white people in self-defense'
A Texas A&M professor says that “some white people may have to die” in order to solve racism and bring about true equality.
Professor Tommy Curry expressed his frustration during a podcast that the movie Django Unchained made killing white people look fun, when in reality it should be part of a serious discussion.
Curry referenced black civil rights leader Robert F. Williams and slave rebellion leader Nat Turner because they “thought about killing white people as self-defense” and this “tradition” is still very “relevant.”
More
A Texas A&M professor says that “some white people may have to die” in order to solve racism and bring about true equality.
Professor Tommy Curry expressed his frustration during a podcast that the movie Django Unchained made killing white people look fun, when in reality it should be part of a serious discussion.
Curry referenced black civil rights leader Robert F. Williams and slave rebellion leader Nat Turner because they “thought about killing white people as self-defense” and this “tradition” is still very “relevant.”
More
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)