Sheriff Sid Causey paid a man $1,000 for locating a "big flag" for him just before the July 4th celebrations. In a grandstanding news conference Causey displayed the flag he seized from a porch in Carolina Beach.
The flag, owned by Walter Harris, was found two years ago behind his store, Honey Baked Ham on College Road. The flag was suspected by Causey of being the flag stolen from Veterans Park back in May. Even though the flag seized was not the same size as the flag that was missing from Veterans Park, and park officials had stated with assurance that "it ain't the same flag" Mr. Harris' flag was held as evidence by the Sheriff for nearly 30 days. No reason given except that the issue was still under investigation. "Sheriff Sid Causey said Wednesday, the ex-Marine who spotted the flag and notified authorities will keep the $1,000 reward already paid out to him." Star News July 6, 2006 Causey himself returned the flag without apology to Harris this week and urged Harris to burn the flag because Causey believed it to be a disgrace to display a flag that was not in perfect condition. This is in direct conflict with the way the Sheriff respected and cared for his own flag at the old LEC.
What we had to say on our July 8th show.
The Blue Line Radio wants you to know that Honey Baked Ham is always on our table during the Holiday Meals. We encourage you to visit them at 351 S College Rd (near UNCW) or give them a call at (910) 452-0085. This is an unpaid endorsement from the two brothers at the Blue Line. |
SPEAK OUT IN ON THE BLOG SITE
