Antares Test Clears Way for July Launch All Passengers Were Properly Re- Strained
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Circulation 13,000 Free June 3, 2016 Two Die in Oak Hall Crash By Linda Cicoira Two Delaware residents died follow- ing a crash on the Eastern Shore during Memorial Day weekend, according to State Police Sgt. Michelle Anaya. The incident occurred at nearly 8:35 p.m. Monday, north of the intersection of Lankford Highway and Nocks Landing Road in Oak Hall. Anaya said a 2004 Nissan Armada was on Lankford Highway when the driver, Lauren K. Burris, 56, of Magno- lia “lost control, veered off the road and struck a light pole.” Burris died on the way to Peninsula Regional Medical Cen- ter in Salisbury, Md. The back-seat passenger, Camilla M. Williams, 57, of Felton died the next day from injuries sustained in the crash. The front-seat passenger, also from Magnolia, was not identified and was not injured. Antares Test Clears Way for July Launch All passengers were properly re- strained. Speed and weather conditions Story and photo by Linda Cicoira The Antares engineering team will review test data are believed to be contributing factors to Residents across the Eastern Shore heard the boom and over the next two weeks to confirm that all test parame- the crash. Alcohol was not involved.. felt the rumble as Orbital ATK tested its upgraded first- ters were met. Ambulances from Oak Hall rescue stage propulsion system for the Antares rocket Tuesday. That confirmation would clear the way for Orbital to re- and Bloxom and Saxis Volunteer Fire But just across the creek from the site, the sound was di- sume cargo resupply services to the International Space & Rescue responded, according to a rected toward the ocean and went virtually unnoticed. Station. The launch is set for July. spokesperson for the 9-1-1 Center. Fire- The steam arose in a mass of spectacular white and The primary goal of the test was to verify the function- fighters from Atlantic also responded, as made several rotations imitating funnels. The formations ality of the integrated first stage, including new engines, did Trooper Dan Wallace. dispersed up and away as any other cloud in the sky. modified Stage 1 core, avionics, thrust vector control and These deaths mark the 10th and The 30-second test was performed at about 5:30 p.m. at pad fueling systems in an operational environment. 11th traffic-related fatalities on Eastern the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) at Wallops The test also met a number of operational milestones, Shore roads this year. The Shore record- Flight Facility. including full propellant loading sequence, launch count- ed seven fatal vehicle accidents in 2015. “Early indications show the upgraded propulsion sys- down and engine ignition and shut-down commands, as Eight drivers and passengers died in tem, core stage and launch complex all worked together as well as multiple throttle settings, including full engine seven traffic crashes statewide this Me- planned,” said General Manager Mike Pinkston of Orbit- power. The test also validated the launch pad’s opera- morial Day weekend. During the same al. Pinkston is also vice president of the Antares program. tion, including propellant tanking and the use of the wa- period in 2015, traffic crashes claimed “Congratulations to the combined NASA, Orbital ATK and ter deluge system to protect the pad from damage and 14 lives on Virginia highways. Virginia Space team on a successful test,” he said. suppress noise. 2 • EastErn shorE Post • JunE 3, 2016 ACCOMACK SHERIFF AND INVESTIGSTOR RESPOND TO LAWSUIT By Linda Cicoira use his own judgment and discretion wants $200,000 in compensatory dam- On Feb. 2, 2015, Bailey was arrested Accomack Sheriff Todd Godwin and as to how best to accomplish his mis- ages and the rest in punitive damages. in Warsaw, Va. He was held in North- his deputy, Investigator Sam Castiglia, sion of investigating criminal activity He contends that on Nov. 6, 2014, the ern Neck Regional Jail and later was recently denied a false arrest accusa- in Accomack … without the guidance sheriff’s office and Castiglia “issued a taken to Accomack Jail. He said he re- tion made in a $250,000 lawsuit filed or control of a supervisor but instead warrant for the arrest of one Keith Bai- peatedly told the deputy who arrested against them in April, according to Ac- by the application of his law enforce- ley for two felony offenses of credit card him “that he had not lived in Accomack comack Circuit Court records. ment training and experience,” the an- fraud greater than $200.” The charges County for years and specifically was They contend that the case fails at swer further states. were in connection to incidents commit- not in Accomack on Oct. 8, 2014.” every angle. “The plaintiff’s arrest was “Gross negligence is that degree of ted on Oct. 8, 2014, at Vernon Powell “During this time, the plaintiff pursuant to a lawful warrant, thus his negligence which shows indifference to Shoes and Walmart, both in Onley. made numerous attempts to assert his arrest and detention was lawful and others as constitutes utter disregard During an investigation, “Castiglia innocence and mistaken identity … by there is no cause of action for false of prudence amounting to complete interviewed a store clerk in Onley … requesting to speak with law enforce- arrest,” the officers’ response states. neglect of the safety of others,” the re- who identified the individual commit- ment officials and speaking with his They further argued that the lawsuit sponse argues. “It must be such a de- ting the credit card fraud via a com- attorney,” according to the complaint. does not prove the four necessary ele- gree of negligence as would shock fair posite pulled from surveillance video.” On April 14, 2015, the common- ments of malicious prosecution. minded persons.” The clerk said the suspect’s name was wealth’s attorney’s office decided not “The defendants have immunity,” Attorney Jonathan L. Sone of Vir- Keith Bailey. “The correct Keith Bai- to prosecute the charges. the response also claims. “Sheriff Todd ginia Beach filed the answer for the of- ley’s build was particular and easily Bailey claims the arrest and im- Godwin is a constitutional officer and ficers. Moody E. Stalling Jr. of Virgin- distinguishable in the composite as a prisonment were without legal justifi- is immune” by virtue of the state con- ia Beach is representing the plaintiff, tall and slender build,” the complaint cation, “that the arrest … was an in- stitution. “This protection is not abso- Keith Bailey of Kinsdale, Va. states. “The plaintiff has a height of tentional restriction of the plaintiff’s lute, for if the defendant acted wanton- Bailey claims he was falsely arrested 5’2” and a weight of 198 pounds.” freedom of movement,” and that he ly or in a culpable or a grossly negli- for two felony charges and imprisoned “Castiglia failed to properly identi- suffered great inconvenience, humilia- gent manner, he would lose this pro- for 10 days. Castiglia showed “complete fy the proper individual … no attempt tion, pain and anguish of mind.” tection. 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