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Monday, July 27, 2009

New Castle Man Charged With 6th DUI Offense


Location of Incident: State Route 9, west of Harbeson, Delaware, Sussex County.

Date and Time of Occurrence: Sunday, July 26th, 2009 at approximately 5:00 pm.

Suspect(s): John D. McMullen, 40, of Memorial Drive in New Castle, Delaware

Resume: While on routine patrol Sunday evening, Troopers were dispatched to the area of State Route 9, approximately 1 mile west of Harbeson, for reports of a vehicle driving erratically. Officers located the vehicle in question, a maroon Toyota, and observed it traveling on the right shoulder of the roadway. A traffic stop ensued and Troopers subsequently contacted the operator- John D. McMullen. The Trooper could smell the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle, and along with other observations, a DUI investigation ensued. Mr. McMullen was subsequently taken into custody.

Mr. McMullen was transported back to Troop 4 where a computer check revealed he had five previous DUI convictions- this arrest would make his 6th.

John D. McMullen was formally charged with Felony DUI along with Driving a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended License, and Failure to Have Insurance. Mr. McMullen was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $25,000 cash bond.

55 Killed As Police Battle Nigerian Islamists

BAUCHI, Nigeria (AFP) – Nigeria's security forces on Monday fought gun battles with radical Islamists who went on a rampage torching churches, police posts and government buildings in four northern states.

Police put the number of dead from the weekend religious clashes at 55 in two states of Bauchi and Yobe, as of early Monday morning.

In Borno state, heavily armed Islamist rebels torched a police headquarters, a church and a customs office in the border town of Gamboru-Ngala overnight before moving to the state capital Maiduguri where battles ran into the afternoon.

A Nigerian Islamist sect styled on Afghanistan's Taliban burnt down a central prison in Maiduguri, two police stations, several churches, a government primary school and offices of a state unemployment bureau.

"The situation has degenerated into big battles between the Taliban ... and the soldiers and police. Since morning, you can hear nothing but gunfire all over the city," resident Sanisu Ahamad told AFP by telephone as sound of gunfire could be heard in the background.

"Many government buildings have been burnt including the central prison and several churches. Streets are deserted. People are in their homes," he said.

Several telecommunications masts have been burnt cutting off many parts of the city.

GO HERE to read more.

Cops: Mom Accused In Infant Slaying Ate Brain

Texas woman was screaming that devil made her kill infant, police say

SAN ANTONIO
- A woman charged with murdering her 3 1/2-week-old son used a knife and two swords to dismember the child and ate parts of his body, including his brain, before stabbing herself in the torso and slicing her own throat, police said Monday.

Otty Sanchez, 33, is charged with capital murder in the death of her infant son, Scott Wesley Buchholtz-Sanchez. She was recovering from her wounds at a hospital, and was being held on $1 million bail.

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said the early Sunday morning attack occurred a week after the child's father moved out. The child's aunt and two cousins, ages 5 and 7, were in the house, but none were harmed.

McManus, who appeared uncomfortable as he addressed reporters, said Sanchez apparently ate the child's brain and some other body parts. She also tore his face off, chewed off three of his toes and decapitated the infant before stabbing herself.

"It's too heinous for me to describe it any further," McManus said.

GO HERE to read more from MSNBC.

Listen To Parts Of The Police Dispatch Call That Led To The Arrest Of Henry Louis Gates Jr.


Tape: Cop called Gates uncooperative

Released dispatch recording shows sergeant wanted more backup

BOSTON
- A police sergeant who responded to a 911 call about a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. can be heard calling Gates uncooperative during a radio communication with a police dispatcher.

Sgt. James Crowley said he was with a man who claims to live in the house and with identification showing he was Gates. Crowley said the man was not cooperating and told the dispatcher to "keep the cars coming."

Another voice can be heard in the background of the transmissions, but it is unintelligible and unclear if it is Gates.

GO HERE to read more.

Salisbury Police Arrest Man On Out Of State Warrant

A few minutes ago the Salisbury Police pulled over an individual wanted on an outstanding warrant from another state. The arrest was made on Milford Street. No names are available at this time. Great work Officers.

Alexandria Police Chief Faces DUI Charge



Breathalyzer test reported at .19

Alexandria police Chief David P. Baker, who was arrested Saturday night on a DUI charge, was placed on administrative leave Sunday, and his purported .19 blood alcohol content means the consequences may be just beginning -- mandatory jail time, loss of driver's license and possible lawsuits against the city.

Alexandria City Manager James K. Hartmann imposed the immediate sanction on Chief Baker pending an internal investigation of the arrest in a late-night two-car crash Saturday in Arlington that sent both drivers to the hospital.

Mr. Hartmann elevated Deputy Police Chief Earl Cook to acting police chief, effective immediately.

According to Arlington County police, Chief Baker, who has held his post for three years and served almost 20 years in the department, took a Breathalyzer test that registered his blood alcohol content (BAC) at .19, more than twice Virginia's legal limit of .08.

GO HERE to read more from the Washington Times.

Today's Wildlife Photo

Fast little suckers! Click on image to enlarge.

Chamber Of Commerce Opposes Obama Health Plan

Pelosi Restarts Health Care Talks

Jury Backs Hospital That Deported Patient

Luis Jimenez secretly returned to Guatemala over objections of his family

STUART, Florida
- A hospital that quietly chartered a plane and sent a seriously brain injured illegal immigrant back to Guatemala over the objections of his family and legal guardian did not act unreasonably, a jury found Monday.

Health care and immigration experts across the country have closely watched the court case in the sleepy coastal town of Stuart. They say it underscores the dilemma facing hospitals with patients who are unable to pay for the long-term care they need and don't qualify for federal or state aid because of their immigration status.

Deputy Court Clerk Carol Harper said the unanimous 6-member jury found in favor of the hospital.

GO HERE to read more from MSNBC.

Coastal Kids Consignment Now Accepting Consignors

Coastal Kids Consignment Now accepting Consignors, Volunteers, New Moms and Advertising Sponsors!

http://www.coastal-kids.com/

Coastal Kids Consignment Sales is a semi-annual consignment event held each year in the spring and fall providing a great opportunity for local families to clean out closets and attics and cash in on their kids high quality, gently used items. Less work than a yard sale and more money in your pocket than traditional consignment stores!

Children often outgrow their clothes, gear and toys faster than parents can afford to replace them. Make money by recycling outgrown items and earn 55 - 65% of the sales price. You decide the price; tag the item with an easy to use online computerized inventory system and it will be sold for you! You do not have to be present to sell. Coastal Kids Consignment Sales will mail you a check within two weeks of sale close.



Public Sale

Wicomico Youth & Civic Center

Friday Sept 11, 2009 from 9am – 7pm

(Shop Friday for best selection)

Saturday Sept 12, 2009 from 9am – 1pm

(Many items ½ price on Saturday)



Private Pre-sale

As a volunteer, advertising sponsor, new mom or consignor of 25 items or more, you will have the opportunity to shop before everyone else for best selection and pricing. Registration limited & required. Pre-sale event on Thursday September 10th.

Looking for a fresh idea for fundraising? Coastal Kids Consignment can help! Instead of asking friends and families to buy something, ask them to clean out their kids clutter and donate their high quality, gently used children’s items to your organization. Your organization then becomes a consignor at our event and earns 65% of your sales.

Free admission! Cash, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Children are welcome to accompany parents while they shop however strollers and bags (diaper, shopping, etc) are no longer permitted to be brought in so please plan accordingly. Shopping baskets available or bring your own basket to hold items while you shop. To learn more about selling items, shopping the sale, registering as a new parent, fundraisers or becoming an advertising sponsor visit www.coastal-kids.com or call 410-603-3925.

This Just In

"I just called Kratovils office and OMG his aid argued and debated me over the healthcare bill. Undecided my a$$!"

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases


On July 27, 2009 at approximately 4:16 a.m., Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Dunkin Donuts Restaurant on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with the store manager who advised that a lone suspect had entered the store and produced a handgun. The suspect threatened the manager and a second employee with the handgun then ordered the manager to give the suspect the U.S. currency from the store. The suspect upon receiving the U.S. currency, fled from the store on foot. The suspect is described as:

Black male, approximately 6’00” tall, 110 lbs., wearing a black or navy blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

The investigation is continuing, and if anyone has any information regarding this robbery, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. CC # 200900026328

On July 24, 2009 at approximately 7:34 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Boscov’s Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers met with store security who advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect take jewelry from the store without making payment. The jewelry was recovered and returned to the store.


ARRRESTED: Nicholas Phil Robinson, 27 years of age Bridgeville, Delaware

CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500)
Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900026035

On July 25, 2009 at approximately 4:51 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Charles and Baker Streets and observed the below listed suspect walking between several residences. The suspect was stopped and was found to be a minor in possession of tobacco. The suspect was arrested, and a search of the suspect incident to arrest revealed a quantity of suspected cocaine.


ARRESTED: Juvenile, 16 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900026095

On July 26, 2009 at approximately 12:46 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding warrant charging the suspect with a theft that occurred on June 19, 2009. On that date the suspect took a vehicle that was the property of a victim known to the suspect, without the permission of the victim.

ARRESTED: Michael Allen Peterson, 39 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle
Theft (over $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to central booking CC # 200900026270

VA OPEN HOUSE - PERRY POINT

The Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System is hosting an Open House and Information Fair on Saturday, August 22, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Outpatient Clinic at the Perry Point VA Medical Center, Building 361, Perry Point, MD.

Veterans and their family members are invited to learn about VA health care eligibility and enrollment, available health care services, compensation and pension benefits, pharmacy services, and burial benefits. Information will also be available about VA programs and services to support veterans struggling due to a job loss or financial setback.

Representatives will also be available to provide information and assistance to veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Veterans interested in enrolling for VA health care should bring a copy of their discharge paperwork (Form DD214) and a photo ID to assist in the enrollment process.

For more information about this free information fair or for directions to the Perry Point VA Medical Center, please call the VA Maryland Health Care System's Community Outreach Office at 1-800-949-1003, extension 5407.

If you are already enrolled with the VA Maryland Health Care System, we ask that you share this information with fellow veterans in your community.

Date of Event:
August 22, 2009

Time:
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Where:
Perry Point VA Medical Center
Outpatient Clinic, Building 361
Perry Point, MD

Information: 1-800-949-1003, extension 5407

More Of What The Democrats Don't Want You To See About Obama's Healthcare Reform

Amy Menefee Eastern Shore Healthcare Summit, Part 2


Amy Menefee Part 3

CHAMBER DOUBLES ANTE TO A $2,000.00 CASH REWARD




Law Enforcement Agencies came together this morning for a Press Conference at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce to announce they are doubling the CASH REWARD being offered for the Shell Gas Station Armed Robbery and Murder of Abdul Choudrey.

Mr. Mark McIver received the check on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce/Crime Solvers and encourages ALL citizens to come forward with any information on this case so they can put closure to it.

Chief Webster asked the community for public input & support and thanked Mark McIver & Crime Solvers for all of their help.

Tim Robinson of the WCSO said, "Crime Solvers Works." The information already provided has been invaluable through Crime Solvers.

Sheriff Lewis was also grateful for the large sum of money being offered by the Chamber of Commerce and the business community. Sheriff Lewis also stated "they are much further in this case than they were a week ago, right Chief."

If YOU have any information regarding this murder please contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Or visit http://crimesolverseasternshore.blogspot.com .

If you would also like to make an additional donation please contact Brad Bellacicco at the Chamber of Commerce office at 410-749-0144 or brad@salisburyarea.com .

O’Malley Hides Public’s Suggestions

Del. Mike Smigiel (R-36) has a great review of Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s new “Online Suggestion Box”:

When I first heard about this, I thought, What a great idea! Unfortunately, like most things in government, the devil is in the details.

Mike is, again, right on about this issue.  IF O’Malley were serious, rather than just pandering to an electorate that will judge him in just over a year, he would allow the public to see the suggestions of their fellow citizens.  IF O’Malley were 1/10 of the chief executive he claims to be, he would know that many great ideas come from hearing and seeing the ideas of others.

Of course, O’Malley is PANDERING and he sure isn’t the executive he claims to be.  Marylanders are paying the tax increases that prove it.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

Customer Service at Johnson's Feed & Seed

I decided to write in hopes you would let people know about the customer service at Johnsons Feed & Seed on Isabella St. We hear so much about the bad service provided by businesses.

Last week I stopped in to buy Brussel Sprout seeds for my fall garden, they didn't have any available. The lady working that day(I wish I had gotten her name),asked if I would like to order them. She immediately picked up the phone and called her supplier to see if there were any to be delivered in her order for the next day, if not, she asked them to put them in her order for Monday delivery. This morning I received a phone call from Johnson's that my seeds were there. That is customer service and that is the reason I have been buying my seed and plants from them since the 1980's when Q Johnson owned it and will continue to spend my locally earned money there now that the Ashcrafts own it, again.

Another reason I buy my veggie plants from them is because they buy them from a local grower. I have always been of the opinion that you must take care of home (local businesses)first. These people live in our community, spend in our community and provide a service to our community. They should be supported by others in the community as well.

Thank you to Johnson's Feed & Seed for your continued outstanding customer service.

Editors note: Thank you for sharing your experience with this locally owned and operated business. I too am a long time customer of this business and agree with you, they can't be beat when it comes to customer service.

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases


Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 25 July 2009
Location: 200 block of Morris Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Relysee Haywood, 46, Fruitland, MD

Narrative: On 25 July 2009
at 10;12 PM, a deputy from the WCSO responded to the 200 block of Morris Drive in Salisbury for the report of an individual going door to door attempting to solicit a ride. The located an individual, Relysee Haywood, who was determined to be the subject in question. Upon speaking with Haywood, the deputy inquired as to the contents of a small bag to which Haywood replied “crack”. Haywood then stated it was something else. Based on Haywood’s admission, the deputy searched the bag and Haywood and found a crack pipe along with accompanying crack related paraphernalia. The pipe carried by Haywood had been used and still contained the remnants of burnt crack cocaine. Also during this encounter, Haywood began yelling loudly, causing residents to come outside to see the commotion.

Haywood was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Haywood was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.

Charges:
Possession of CDS
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Disorderly Conduct

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 26 July 2009
Location: 22000 block of Royal Oak Road, Quantico, MD
Suspect: Male juvenile, 15, Quantico, MD

Narrative: On 26 July 2009
, a deputy responded to a residential youth facility in the 22000 block of Royal Oak Road for a reported altercation inside the facility. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a 15 YOA juvenile assaulted another resident in the facility. The juvenile was involved in an argument with the other resident when it turned physical and the juvenile began assaulting the other resident.

The deputy completed a request for Juvenile Charges that will be referred to the Department of Juvenile Services. The juvenile was released to the youth facility pending future court action.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Bernanke: Economy To Bounce Back Stronger


At a town hall meeting in Kansas City, Mo., the Fed chairman said the recovery will take some time, but that lessons learned will benefit the nation.

NEW YORK
(CNNMoney.com) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Sunday that lessons learned from the recession and the financial crisis will help make the economy stronger than it was before the crisis.

The Fed chairman answered questions from members of the public as well as moderator Jim Lehrer of PBS at a town hall event sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Mo.

"The silver lining in this whole thing is that people are starting to save more, since they saw what happened with 401(k) investments," Bernanke said. "People are adopting good habits, so not only will we will be back on track, but the economy will be stronger than it had been before this started."

GO HERE to read more from CNN.

Cash For Keys: Why Banks Pay Homeowners To Move Out


Cash for Keys Keeps Foreclosures From Being Trashed


Two of the biggest problems banks face when taking back a home in foreclosure are the condition of the home and getting rid of its occupants. This is why cash for keys is a quick and easy solution for many banks. Cash for keys is a term that had been kept under wraps by the banks for years, but the subprime mortgage meltdown of 2007 -- which led to an onslaught of foreclosures -- forced many banks to initiate a cash for keys policy as standard procedure.


What is Cash For Keys?


Cash for keys is a way for homeowners in foreclosure -- or for tenants who are victims of foreclosure -- to receive cash in exchange for surrendering the keys and vacating. Banks generally reach an agreement with the occupants of a foreclosed home, which stipulates the home will be left in good condition and cleaned. The agreements typically set forth a specific date that the home will be left vacant, including a promise from the occupants that they will not:


Vandalize the foreclosed-upon home.


Strip the foreclosure of light fixtures, appliances, copper.


Leave foreclosure pets behind.


GO HERE to read more.

Scams Pose As 'Cash For Clunkers' Program

By Karina Nova
WBNS-10TV


Michelle Starcher sees a real opportunity in the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program.

"We have an old '92 Ford that we want to trade in," the Guernsey County resident said. "I can get up to $3,500, which is a big incentive to buy a new car."

Formally known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the $1 billion program is intended to help revive the country's slumping auto industry by encouraging consumers to replace their gas guzzlers with more-fuel-efficient vehicles.

Unfortunately, prospective car-buyers such as Starcher aren't the only ones hoping to take advantage of the program. According to government officials and consumer watchdogs, plenty of con artists are also eager to get mileage out of it.

"Scammers often try to piggyback on new programs or trends, and this is no exception," Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said.

Scammers have benefited from confusion that arose after the "Cash for Clunkers" law was signed last month, consumer advocates say.

At that time, some rules were clear: To qualify for credits of as much as $4,500, for example, trade-ins would have to be less than 25 years old and get 18 miles per gallon or less in combined city/highway driving.

Other details of the program, however, still had to be hammered out, leaving many interested consumers unsure how to proceed.

Con artists stepped into the information void, and scores of unofficial "Cash for Clunkers" Web sites began popping up.

Many claim -- falsely -- that consumers must preregister to participate in the program. Some ask for addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers, none of which is required. Others promise to put consumers in touch with "authorized" dealers.

"Nobody should be fooled into registering or giving out personal information," Cordray said. "If anyone asks for that, it's a scam."

Dealers will do the bulk of the work under the program: If a customer trades in an eligible "clunker," the dealer will provide a credit based on the fuel-efficiency of the old car compared with that of a new vehicle. That will reduce the amount the consumer must pay for the new vehicle. The dealer will then scrap the trade-in and get reimbursed by the federal government.

The customer justs needs to show up with the trade-in's title, its registration and proof that the vehicle has been insured under his or her name for the past year.

"The biggest misconception is that I can go out and buy a clunker for $500 and trade it to the dealer for $4,500," said Marc Hellman, general sales manager for Ricart Automotive. "That won't work."

The incentive program will run through Nov. 1 or until the allocated funds are exhausted.

Starcher said she's taking no chances.

"I'm getting a lot of money off a vehicle, so I think it's a really good time to buy."

SOURCE

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases


On July 1, 2009 at approximately 11:07 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Royal Farms Store on South Division St. for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with a store employee who advised that he had been robbed at gunpoint by a single suspect. The employee advised that the suspect had entered the store and produced the handgun moving toward the cash register area. The suspect emptied the cash register then fled from the store on foot. Deputies of the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of the store and stopped the vehicle. Upon stopping the vehicle the deputies found that the driver matched the suspect description. The suspect was positively identified as the suspect that robbed the store. The Salisbury Police were also assisted by the Maryland State Police in this robbery. The stolen property was recovered.

ARRESTED: Justin Christopher Bryant, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Armed robbery
First degree assault
Use of a handgun in the commission of a felony
Second degree assault
Theft (under $ 500)
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900023097

On July 1, 2009 at approximately 11:54 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Hardees Restaurant on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with an employee who advised that he had been robbed at gunpoint by a suspect in a vehicle as the employee operated the drive through window. The employee advised that the suspect had produced a handgun and demanded the cash drawer from the cash register. A witness provided a description of a suspect vehicle which was located and stopped on South Division Street. The investigation of this incident revealed that the Hardees employee, the below listed suspect, was a willing participant in the theft of U.S. Currency from the restaurant with the suspect in the vehicle. The suspect in the vehicle has been identified and arrest warrants by the Salisbury Police are pending.

ARRESTED: Mark Olander McCullegan, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500)
Conspiracy to commit theft
Obstructing and hindering
False Statement

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900023101

EDITORS NOTE: Once again, these Press Releases came out this morning, dated back to the beginning of the month.

Protest Today At 4:30 PM

One Year Ago Today


It was one year ago when we found Shred It Trucks around Downtown Salisbury doing the nasty for former Mayor Barrie Tilghman and the Salisbury Fire Department. Even though legislation had been passed top stop any of this shredding, even though a Fire Department shouldn't have anything to hide, the City hired a company to make sure no one ever knew what was being shredded. "I trust our Department Heads," said Shanie Shields.

Another Man's Point Of View

The fact of the matter is that this incident did consist of stupidity, over-reaction, and racism. However, the tragedy of the story, is that all of those contributing factors have been miss-assigned! There was stupidity alright, but not on the part of the Cambridge PD, or as "Presidential" inference and innuendo implied, Sergeant Crowley

The stupidity was Obama's, for pre-judging a situation that he admittedly knew
little or nothing about! The over-reaction was not on the part of the police, but rather on the "professor", who, being a well educated man, should have understood the situation.

Finally, the racial component was interjected by the professor not the police officer! Obama, by his "knee jerk" judgmental, also contributed to implications of anti-black motivation and "racism". It was the President's statements that made this a racial incident. Obama went on to say that the police reacted stupidly and carelessly. Unfortunately, the Presidents remarks were as damaging and incorrect as they were inflammatory. Obama damaged the efforts of police to gain trust in the black community, and they inflamed racial tensions!

Gates simply resented the fact that he was being confronted by an authority figure who happened to not be black. His highly militant persona caused him to rebel, over-react, and falsely bring up the "race card!". From the report, it was clear to note, he was spoiling for a fight.

That Sergeant would have been criminally derelict in the performance of his sworn duty, had he abandoned that house to an "unidentified" possible miscreant! Gates should be thanking that Sergeant!

And now, we have the "beer blast" at the White House, where Gates and Obama intend to "educate" this Sergeant about black superiority, as if he somehow needs an "attitude correction";

The good Sergeant did absolutely nothing wrong, nothing! He did not inject racism
into this incident, nor did he over-react, the President and Gates did that!

The only reason why Sergeant Crowley should agree to appear at the White House, is to accept the unequivocal and public apologies of Obama and Gates; they are the culprits in this case, not this Sergeant!

The lack of leadership on the part of our President was regretful. Obama showed the America and the world how incompetent he is to handle a situation under the pressure of the moment. What is truly frightening is that his is the finger on the nuclear trigger.

And that is the truth of the matter.

Robert Di Stefano
Major (retired) Baltimore City PD
Abingdon, MD

Japanese Tow "Trucks"





If I hadn't seen these pictures, I would not have believed it!

CHECK THIS GOLF SHOT OUT!

Dr. Wargotz Applauds Decision To Slow Down

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BEWARE THE IDES OF AUGUST!

On Fox News Sunday, Obama’s mouthpiece, Robert Gibbs, did not reject or seriously dispute the suggestion that Obama may try to hold Congress in session during its scheduled recess in August to do the ObamaCare bill. And on the CNN and CBS Sunday morning new shows David Axelrod took the same hands off approach when asked if a push will be made this week to “beat the clock.”

Could that “we can’t do it before vacation” cry by Dirty Harry Reed and Slick Steny Hoyer be a ruse to take the wind out of the sail of opponents? Only Nancy Pelosi knows.

We've Come A Long Way In America


Let's Never Go Backwards.

How Brew River Will Get Away With Metered Parking


Even though it's your parking lot, even though there are metered parking spaces in the parking lot, some how, some way, Frank Hannah used Comegys & Co. to put in this new Electronic Parking Meters, (similar to Ocean City) where they have requested certain parking spaces designated to Brew River in which Frank claims Brew River will pay for people to park there IF they're customers of Brew River.

While some Council Members, (I'm sure you can guess who) suggested Frank Hannah pay them a yearly fee for those spaces instead, the majority of the Council chose NOT to do that and we can assure you your revenues will certainly decrease now, even though YOU just spent all this money for this equipment.

Karen Reddison sold the project top the City and Karen Reddison oversees that department that gives out tickets. Can you say, conflict of interest? Help is on the way???????

House Fire On Nanticoke Road Displaces Family Of Five


At approximately 1300 hours on Friday, July 24, a house fire was reported on the 25000 block of Nanticoke Road. Thanks to a quick response time by member of Salisbury Fire Dept, Engine 16 was able to quickly control the fire and limit fire damage to the kitchen. Outside of the kitchen, however, there was extensive smoke and water damage throughout the house. Several long-time family pets were lost in the fire with the exception of their sheltie, Scooter.

After completing initial firefighting procedures, the crew began to remove pets from the house. When Scooter was removed, he was the only pet that still had a pulse. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of several firefighters, Scooter was resuscitated on scene and transported to the Salisbury Animal Hospital by Hebron EMS, and later to the Pet's E.R. Despite a heat related eye injury and smoke inhalation, Scooter is expected to make a full recovery in time.

The family, Tim and Tammy Cannon, their son Timothy Jr, daughter Shelby, and brother Michael Dugan are currently displaced and are staying at an area hotel. The family currently has nothing but what they have been able to get since the fire. The family has stated that their primary concerns right now are for the kids, Timothy and Shelby, and their dog Scooter. As of right now, the vet bills for Scooter are expected to run into the thousands of dollars, and he is still under care at the animal hospital. The family has stated that they will gratefully accept any donations at this time, as all belongings in the house have been smoke damaged. Specifically, the family is asking for donations to help cover the cost of the vet bill, and donations for their kids.

For further information or to contact/make a donation to the family, please contact Mike at 443-614-7644. The family would like to express their gratitude for all who have jumped in to help so far.

OK Folks, let's show this Family what we're all about. 2009 is the year to Give Back. This could be any one of us and we need to dig deep, pull together and provide, especially for these children. We will update everyone with sizes and furnishings needed. Thanking You In Advance, Joe

A list of requests by the family has been compiled, consisting of:
-Clothing for an 8 year old girl, size 14/16
-Clothing for an 11 year old boy, size 16 husky or men's medium shirts
-Age appropriate toys for both kids
-Any and all dishes (plates, bowls, silverware, cooking utensils)
-Pots, pans, cookie sheets, and baking dishes
-Towels, hand towels, dishrags, washcloths, etc
-Pillows, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, etc
-Beds, box springs, and mattresses
-Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, microwave
-Any small appliances, but please NO toasters
-Furniture for entire house (kitchen table, chairs, recliners, sofa, lamps, etc)

Any other donations will be greatly appreciated, however the family has not yet found a temporary home, so space is very limited. Specifically, the family is asking for monetary donations to help cover the cost of the vet bill, and donations for their kids.

"Hi Joe,

I just wanted to personally thank you for everything you are doing to help my family. We have suffered such tragedy, especially losing our four pets. It is sooooo heartbreaking I don't know if I will ever recover. I am sad for my children who lost their sense of safety and security along with their toys and things. My daughter broke my heart, she said "Mommy, will we be able to get more clothes and toys?" Our sheltie, Scooter, survived and what a blessing! We picked him up yesterday. Linda Lugo donated 500 dollars towards his bills and also said when we get moved back in someday, we can come to the humane society and pick out 3 kitties for free. That made my kids smile!! Will you please send a huge thank you to her for us on your website? Our insurance does not cover pets, sadly. Well I just wanted to say thank you for anything and everything you do for us and others, and for being a voice for our animals. Blessings, Tammy Cannon (Quantico fire)"


Dear Cannon Family,

One of the ONLY rewards to this Blog is knowing we can make a difference in cases like yours. Not to get long winded but I have been extremely fortunate in life and when I chose to retire, I wanted a way to give back and I found that path through Salisbury News. Many people do not realize the sacrifice my Family puts up with but they know why I do it. The fact that we reach an audience in the tens of thousands per day means that we can reach out to the good people of the Eastern Shore and together we can all make a difference. Every time I consider calling it quits, someone like Brooke Mulford comes along or the Red Kettle Campaign with the Salvation Army, Tracy Gibb and so many others like yourself. We're proud to be a part of every ones lives on a daily basis making a positive difference, even for the animals that have no voice. So it is our pleasure to serve you and so many others as we should all never forget where we came from and or the surprises life can bring us along the way.

RICK WARREN INTERVIEW

In the interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren, Rick said: People ask me, What is the purpose of life?

And I respond: In a nutshell, life is preparation for eternity. We were not made to last forever, and God wants us to be with Him in Heaven.

One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body-- but not the end of me.

I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act - the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity...

We were made by God and for God, and until you figure that out, life isn't going to make sense.

Life is a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you're just coming out of one, or you're getting ready to go into another one.

The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort; God is more interested in making your life holy than He is in making your life happy.

We can be reasonably happy here on earth, but that's not the goal of life. The goal is to grow in character, in Christ likeness.

This past year has been the greatest year of my life but also the toughest, with my wife, Kay, getting cancer.

I used to think that life was hills and valleys - you go through a dark time, then you go to the mountaintop, back and forth. I don't believe that anymore.

Rather than life being hills and valleys, I believe that it's kind of like two rails on a railroad track, and at all times you have something good and something bad in your life.

No matter how good things are in your life, there is always something bad that needs to be worked on.

And no matter how bad things are in your life, there is always something good you can thank God for.

You can focus on your purposes, or you can focus on your problems:

If you focus on your problems, you're going into self-centeredness, which is my problem, my issues, my pain.' But one of the easiest ways to get rid of pain is to get your focus off yourself and onto God and others.

We discovered quickly that in spite of the prayers of hundreds of thousands of people, God was not going to heal Kay or make it easy for her- It has been very difficult for her, and yet God has strengthened her character, given her a ministry of helping other people, given her a testimony, drawn her closer to Him and to people.

You have to learn to deal with both the good and the bad of life.

Actually, sometimes learning to deal with the good is harder. For instance, this past year, all of a sudden, when the book sold 15 million copies, it made me instantly very wealthy.

It also brought a lot of notoriety that I had never had to deal with before. I don't think God gives you money or notoriety for your own ego or for you to live a life of ease.

So I began to ask God what He wanted me to do with this money, notoriety and influence. He gave me two different passages that helped me decide what to do, II Corinthians 9 and Psalm 72.

First, in spite of all the money coming in, we would not change our lifestyle one bit.. We made no major purchases.

Second, about midway through last year, I stopped taking a salary from the church.

Third, we set up foundations to fund an initiative we call The Peace Plan to plant churches, equip leaders, assist the poor, care for the sick, and educate the next generation.

Fourth, I added up all that the church had paid me in the 24 years since I started the church, and I gave it all back. It was liberating to be able to serve God for free.

We need to ask ourselves: Am I going to live for possessions? Popularity?

Am I going to be driven by pressures? Guilt? Bitterness? Materialism? Or am I going to be driven by God's purposes (for my life)?

When I get up in the morning, I sit on the side of my bed and say, God, if I don't get anything else done today, I want to know You more and love
You
better. God didn't put me on earth just to fulfill a to-do list. He's more interested in what I am than what I do.

That's why we're called human beings, not human doings.

Quiz For People Who "Think" They Know Everything

This is a quiz for people who "think" they know everything! I found out in a hurry that I didn't. These are not trick questions. They are straight questions with straight answers.

1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends.

2. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward?

3. Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables?

4. What fruit has its seeds on the outside?

5. In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with a real pear inside the bottle. The pear is whole and ripe, and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut in any way. How did the pear get inside the bottle?

6. Only three words in standard English begin with the letters "dw," and they are all common words. Name two of them.

7. There are 14 punctuation marks in English grammar. Can you name at least half of them?

8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh.

9. Name 6 or more things that you can wear on your feet beginning with the letter "S."

Answers To Quiz:

1. The one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends: Boxing.

2. The North American landmark constantly moving backward: Niagara Falls. (The rim is worn down about two and a half feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water that rush over it every minute.)

3. The only two vegetables that can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons: Asparagus and Rhubarb.

4. The fruit with its seeds on the outside: Strawberry.

5. How did the pear get inside the brandy bottle? It grew inside the bottle.. The bottles are placed over pear buds when they are small, and are wired in place on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the entire growing season. When the pears are ripe, they are snipped off at the stems.

6. The three English words beginning with the letters dw: Dwarf, dwell, and dwindle.

7. The fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar: Period, comma, colon, semicolon, dash, hyphen, apostrophe, question mark, exclamation point, quotation mark, brackets, parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.

8. The only vegetable or fruit never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but fresh is: Lettuce.

9. Six or more things you can wear on your feet beginning with the letter "S": Shoes, Socks, Sandals, Sneakers, Slippers, Skis, Skates, Snowshoes, Stockings, and Stilts.

Clinton Says 'No' To White House ... Maybe


WASHINGTON (July 26) - There is apparently no such thing as a simple yes or no when it comes to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and questions about another run for the White House.

Clinton, 61, seemed to go further Sunday than she had previously in shutting the door to another presidential campaign, following her defeat for the Democratic nomination last year by President Barack Obama.

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Obama’s Path Not Taken

by Victor Davis Hanson
Pajamas Media

What Might Have Happened


Remember Obama’s initial signature speech (e.g., “there is not a liberal America and a conservative America — there is the United States of America”), and all the subsequent conciliatory talk of no blue state, no red state America? Obama won, of course, because he captivated the tiny, but influential left, registered vast numbers of new minority voters, raised a billion dollars, and reconstituted the liberal base. But the key margin that got him from 45 to 53% were the independents and old Reagan Democrats. And what put them on board was not just their weariness with George Bush, but rather their flawed hunch that Obama was another Clinton rather than Carter, a realist and centrist rather than an ossified ideologue, who could talk well, bring factions together, and govern from the center.

Had Obama just continued his charade of the campaign in which he reassured centrists on taxes, defense, energy, and spending, he would now be in a far stronger position with Congress, and not falling in the polls.

Imagine not that in his first six months Obama had acted like a conservative (he could not since he won on a liberal agenda), but simply as a more moderate Clinton-like Democrat, albeit with more humility and skepticism:

1) Financial. Barack Obama rallies the nation in January to hang tough and await the natural upswing after the bust that followed an unusual boom period of a near decade. There is no wasted stimulus. There is no $2 trillion deficit. Instead, he promises to hold spending to an annual rise of 2%, and reassures the country that balanced budgets are on the way. Markets steady on news that we won’t be adding another $11 trillion to the debt, and Obama gets credit for the natural cyclical upsurge.

2) Taxes. Obama says he ran on the Clinton-era tax rates — and so must keep his word. Top rates go to 39.5%, but there is no further talk of a healthcare surcharge, much less a lifting of the FICA caps on income over $106,000. In other words, Obama is a classically liberal tax-raiser, who salivates over a 50% state and federal combined rate — but not one approaching 70% in some states. The public accepts that he is a Democrat of the tax and spend sort, but is assured he is no socialist.

3) Reconciliation. After the obligatory two to three weeks of throat-clearing and liberal trashing of his predecessor, Obama by March goes quiet on Bush. To the extent he mentions him, he praises the prior President for keeping us safe for seven years, but promises to do far better on the budget. He taps into independents’ and moderates’ dissatisfaction with the previous deficits, but wins points for magnanimity by not serially evoking “he did it.” In other words, he is not a “they raised the bar on me”/“he did it, not me”/“his mess, not mine” whiner.

4) No apologies. When abroad, Obama makes few apologies. He promises to listen anew, even suggests that there is a new era in American diplomacy — but eschews all the ‘reset’ button jargon. He never mentions all the past tropes about Native Americans, the atomic bomb, colonialism, racism, insensitivity to Muslims, and all the other ways in which he has apologized for an apparently embarrassing America — convinced that unapologetic Russians, Chinese, Germans, Japanese, and others have far more to atone for than does his own country. Instead, in his first six months we hear of things like Shiloh, Guadalcanal, Midway, Inchon, Chosin, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, and lions like Teddy Roosevelt and Harry Truman, in addition to his de rigueur citations of slavery, racism, sexism, class strife and all the other sins of America.

5) Go slow. Obama regrets that the financial meltdown of autumn 2008 has slowed his agenda. He will reform but not reinvent health care; he will strive for more autonomous energy sources—wind, solar, bio—but also more domestic natural gas, oil, shale, coal, and nuclear to improve our independence and balance sheet. He will encourage green power, but show hesitation about cap-and-trade, until issues of cost and international compliance are solved.

6) Race. As was the case of Colin Powell and Condoleezza Rice, Obama will let his own expertise and competence speak about his race. In other words, he will evolve beyond the constant referencing of his own diversity, non-traditional profile, post-racial heritage, transracial blah, blah, blah. When he speaks to African-American audiences it will be in the same cadence and accentuation that he employs when talking to white audiences or vice versa. He will make plenty of so-called diversity appointments but not the sort who constantly self-reference themselves as “Latinas” or dress down the nation as “cowards” on matters of race. Being part African will be incidental not essential to his public persona as he lets others, not himself, make of it what they wish.

7) The Democratic House. Obama quickly sizes up Nancy Pelosi and Barney Frank as, well, crazy and polarizing, and in 1994-Clinton fashion begins to triangulate. Like Truman, he talks of social justice, but always juxtaposed with references to strong national defense, American exceptionalism and the need for fiscal sobriety. Those whom Frank and Pelosi turn off don’t see Obama in quite the same league.

8) Low Profile. Instead of hourly appearing on television and engaged in non-stop travel, Obama is seen only weekly, and his speeches are unique and much anticipated in part due to their very rarity. The first person plural “we” is used instead of “I” — as in the unfortunate “my team,” “as I have ordered,” “let me be perfectly clear,” “it isn’t about me,” etc.

9) Truth. Obama gains a reputation for honesty and consistency. If he says he will shut down Guantanamo, we know that he shuts down Guantanamo. If 95% of Americans are told that they will see no new taxes, they will not. If he promised during the campaign to drill offshore, explore for shale and natural gas, build nuclear, then he will. Obama really will have no earmarks, lobbyists, or ethically-compromised tax cheats in his cabinet. He gets the reputation of a stubborn ethicist, rather than a charismatic Chicagoan Blagoan. When he talks of history, Obama has his facts, and is accurate, and so cites its tragedy of bad and worse choices, rather than make it up as you go, in the therapeutic fashion of ‘if we were not perfect then we were not good.’
10) Allies. Obama is immune to third-world romance and sees nothing but thuggery in the Castros, Chavezes, Ortegas, and Ahmadinejads of the world. He is to the left of Bush, but understands that a Uribe, Maliki, and Netanyahu are closer to American values than the alternatives. As a liberal, he talks of empathy with those who support democracy in Iran, Iraq, and central America, and is an advocate for human rights without ambiguity.

I say all of the above not because it is at all believable, but only because that had he taken such a path he would have continued to mesmerize the country. In contrast, most of us (but not all) realized that the above is completely ridiculous and the real story is the rush to neo-socialism either to beat the impending popular backlash or in hopes of a massive-deficit-driven inflationary upsurge that gives us a year of recovery before the tab of stagflation comes due.

In 1968 a divided country elected Nixon “to bring us together” in the mistaken notion that he was a Reaganesque conservative rather than a vindictive partisan. So too forty years later, mutatis mutandis, the country wanted to go a notch left, and ended up instead with a European socialist nursed in the politics of Chicago — and like Nixon, unless he changes, doomed to implode.

Is The Recession Over?

Is the recession over? Not bloody likely. First of all, calling the current economic contraction a recession is like calling Bubonic Plague a slight illness. We are clearly in the worst economic contraction since the Great Depression. Secondly, the official organization that dates recessions -- the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) -- defines the current recession based primarily on job losses -- not two consecutive quarters of GDP contraction.

And by that measure the NBER judged that the recession began in December 2007. With about 6.5 million jobs lost since then and another 546,000 initial jobless claims in the most recent July week for which statistics are available, it is difficult to see how anyone could make the claim that the recession is over. To be fair, that number is down from previous months but it still suggests a substantial number of lost jobs.

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Can You Believe Your Own Eyes!


Delmar R/R X-Ing is finally complete! I couldn't believe it myself. Now watch the local rednecks in their 4x4 pickamup trucks still slow down to a crawl while crossing over the tracks.

MAX HAS BEEN FOUND


Max has been found. Thank you for helping this Family reunite with Max!

The Kratovil – ObamaCare Shuffle

First District Congressman “Blue Dog” Frank Kratovil may just wind up on next season’s Dancing With the Stars.  To get re-elected, he needs to keep that left wing, special interest money flowing.  To do that, he must do the bidding of the likes of Nancy Pelosi, Steny Hoyer, and Chris Van Hollen.  Yet, by doing their bidding he risks that very same re-election.  For these reasons, Kratovil is always engaged in some new dance designed to deceive his constituents while staying in the good graces of his DC masters.  Kratovil’s newest dance is the “ObamaCare Shuffle”.

According to “Blue Dog” Frank, we need to be “deliberative”:

“The President opened his press conference by stating, ‘If we do not control these costs, we will not be able to control our deficit.’  I could not agree with him more.  I share the President’s views that for the sake of our nation’s fiscal future, we urgently need to pass comprehensive health care reform that expands coverage and brings costs under control.

“That’s why I was deeply concerned to hear the director of the Director of the Congressional Budget Office testify last week that the legislation now pending before the House would not adequately address the cost crisis, and would actually worsen our long-term fiscal outlook.  While I agree with President Obama that skyrocketing costs and a lack of coverage signal a need to reform the health care system in our country, the CBO’s findings cast legitimate doubts as to whether the legislation currently before the House will accomplish these shared goals.

“At the very least, these legitimate questions about this bill’s long-term fiscal implications should highlight the need to be deliberative and thorough in reviewing this health care reform legislation.  We should not rush any plan through Congress that has not been properly vetted.  Getting this right is more important than getting this done by an artificial deadline.

“I realize that there are some in Congress who will oppose any type of reform, not based on merit but for purely political reasons.  But for those of us who reject this obstructionism and are firmly committed to reforming our system the right way, it is imperative we spend the time to get this right.  I have urged both the White House and leaders in Congress to make sure we have enough time to thoroughly review any proposal before a vote.  I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right, and I will not support any proposal until its impacts on costs, coverage, and rural access have been thoroughly examined.”

Translation – Just like PORKULUS and “Cap and Tax”, I’m going to vote to saddle Americans with a crushing debt.  However, just like “Cap and Tax” I’m working diligently to grab a few pork scraps so I don’t look like a complete slave to my masters in Washington.  When my press secretary, Kevin Lawlor, has figured out how to explain the betrayal of First District citizens in order to allow government to take over our health care system I’ll be casting my vote in support of Nancy Pelosi.  Let’s face it; a slim majority of votes may have put me in office but none of that would have been possible without Pelosi, the DCCC, and the radical special interests who are my real constituents.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

Collector Road Close To Being Finished























After major delays and without any notice from the County, the collector road is finally getting close to being completed. The first layer of blacktop runs almost the complete distance now and it won't be long before residents on the south end will be able to get to the north end of town without being subjected into driving through Salisbury.

Amy Menefee Eastern Shore Healthcare Summit Part 1


If you missed this meeting last week, take the time to view this video, especially those young democrats who were too afraid to be there and listen to the truth. They have time to complain but they don't find the time to get educated first. This goes for you too Mr. Kratovil.

Richard Carey On Healthcare, (Carey Distributors)

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases


On June 30, 2009 at approximately 10:48 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of Anne St. and Railroad Avenue and observed the below listed suspect with an open container of alcohol. The suspect was stopped and was found to be in possession of suspected crack/cocaine and a smoking device.

ARRESTED: James Ervin Brown, 41 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
Open container of alcohol

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900022886

On June 30, 2009 at approximately 2:10 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a rental residence on Princeton Avenue for the report of a burglary. The residence was unoccupied and cleaning personnel from the rental company entered the residence and found the below listed suspect sleeping in one of the bedrooms. It was found that the suspect had damaged a window screen to make entry into the residence.

ARRESTED: Juvenile, 15 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Fourth degree burglary
Trespassing

DISPOSITION: Released to Juvenile Justice CC # 200900022915

On June 30, 2009 at approximately 8:35 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the six hundred (600) block of S. Salisbury Boulevard for the report of an assault. Upon arrival it was found that the below listed suspect had assaulted a victim with a chain when the victim attempted to break up a fight. The victim did not seek medical attention.

ARRESTED: Juan Carlos Gonzalez-Frias, 23 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900022791

EDITORS NOTE: We know these are dated as far back as June 30th but they just became available. Funny how that happens.

The Pipe Dream Is Almost A Reality



It's almost complete Folks. The 6 foot tall pipe that heads down Waverly Drive will soon open the flood gates to the Wicomico River, passing more floatables for your viewing pleasure. I wonder if there will be a photo op and ribbon cutting ceremony?

State Police Nab Two In Fraud Scheme



Suspect(s):
Tena Abernathy, 51, of Mast Circle, Dover, Delaware
John T. Moore, 57, of Mast Circle, Dover, Delaware

Resume: Detectives from DSP Troop 3 have made a pair of arrests on Friday the 24th in a fraud scheme that bilked citizens and businesses alike, from all across the country, of over $13,000.00

This case came to light on May 21st when a police officer from the Stevens Point Police Department, in Wisconsin, called Troop 3 detectives advised one of their residents reported being unknowingly caught up in a complicated check fraud scheme when he tried to sell his car online.

The resident used Craigslist.com to list his car and made arrangements to complete the sale via check after an interested party sent him an email. A short time later this subject received the check. It was for more than the asking price for the car. With the check came a set of directions. It advised a portion of the check was for the car, a portion for the troubles of the seller and a portion to be sent to Tena Abernathy in Dover, Delaware via Money Gram (the seller was to obtain the Money Gram himself). The seller did as directed, but later learned the original check he got was counterfeit. It was also noted that no one came to get the car.

As the investigation continued and more cases were linked together, detectives learned that in April and May, Tena Abernathy, and her accomplice John T. Moore, had compromised multiple credit cards and began to make various online purchases primarily for office equipment.

Warrants were completed and on Friday Abernathy and Moore were charged with identical offenses: eight counts of Theft by False Pretense (felony), two counts of Theft by False Pretense (misdemeanor) and two counts of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card (misdemeanor). Both subjects were released on a $20,000.00 unsecured bond.

Investigators are asking that anyone who believes that they too have been victimized by these two suspects to call the Troop 3 Financial Crimes Unit at 302.697.4454.

Underscoring the idea how this type of credit card and fraud scheme knows no boundaries, the victims identified in this investigation thus far are from the following states: Wisconsin, Florida, Tennessee and Kentucky.

Now What?

Good Morning AMERICAN CITIZENS,

In Harford County, MD, WE have been very successful in our efforts to reign in government taxation and most importantly spending. Let's pause, take a breath, and review what the TEA PARTIES have recently accomplished for all of us.


#1. WE forced a reduction in the Harford County Property Tax rate. This was a step in the right direction, but our taxes still increased for fiscal year 2010. (The politicians will tell you that they lowered your taxes, but look at your tax bill. It's more than it was last year.)


# 2. WE helped the County Council decide to lower the cap on residential real estate property taxes from 9% to 5%. This means that the taxpayers in Harford County will save more than $850M over the next decade. Tell your friends; but don't ask for recognition. If they want to thank you, tell them to join with US at the next Council rally or Liberty-minded group meeting to continue the battle.


# 3. WE have brought the taxing and spending of elected officials to the forefront of people's minds at the town, state, and national level. We will not stop now.


The biggest accomplishment that WE have achieved, and that which WE are most proud of, is getting people involved in the political process. For too many years citizens have felt helpless against the tax increases and lack of accountability among our representatives. Since early this year concerned citizens have gotten up from their couches and kitchen tables and have shown our ELECTED OFFICIALS that we will no longer sit idly by complaining with empty words while our futures are leveraged and our liberties violated.


As WE develop a plan of action for the future, WE call on all AMERICANS to join us.
Heed the call. It is for you, your children and your grandchildren.

We need people to examine the County budget starting this fall. We need people to assist in planning and doing. We need liberty-minded individuals to run for office and defend the Constitution. Become a part of the process. Earn the right to complain. Remember, talk without action is meaningless. Feel free to email any of US with your thoughts and concerns. However, the best way to get your voice heard and to make a difference is to get involved with one of our local groups.


Some of these groups in Harford County are:

Bel Air Tea Party Coalition
Organizer: Tony Passaro

"Free Markets"

General Motors can move its factories to Mexico to make Chevy Suburbans and claim it is a free market.

Mattel can outsource its toy manufacture to a Chinese subcontractor and claim it is a free market.

Any "U.S." company can incorporate outside the U.S. to avoid taxes and claim it is a free market.

The Hewlett-Packard printers we buy are made in Mexico.

The Lands' End shirts we buy shirts often are made in Bangladesh or Pakistan, or?

Many of the tools, appliances, clothes, trinkets, car parts, you name it are made in China,

In fact, much of what we purchase today came from a foreign country, but heaven help the elderly who dare to buy their prescription drugs from a Canadian pharmacy. Those drugs may not be safe because they are coming from a "foreign country" and those elderly buying them are un-American."

And you think the pharmaceutical companies do not have a powerful lobby? Think again!

Guide To Hidden Airline Fees

These days, it'll cost you! Here’s what to expect on 14 major carriers

Planning to attend your annual family reunion in Chicago, you spend hours searching online for the best available plane fare. Finally, success: on a discount-booking site you find a round-trip ticket on US Airways for less than $180. Done deal.

At the airport, though, you discover that checking your two suitcases (one heavy with presents for family members) will set you back $50. Then, on the plane, a flight attendant informs you that a pillow and blanket will cost you another $7. Headphones to screen out the crying baby in the next row: $5. Same price for a can of beer to help you take the edge off. By the time you’ve reached your destination, your wallet’s lighter by about $70—almost half the price of your original ticket.

The extra fees that airlines now charge passengers—for everything from in-flight snacks to choosing a window or aisle seat—can accrue alarmingly fast. And when you can easily find yourself bumped from an overbooked flight, or sitting inexplicably on the tarmac for hours without taking off, they can seem like insult added to injury.

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Free Coffee Today


Swing by McDonald's Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and get your free 7-ounce iced mocha or 8-ounce hot mocha.