… you get a prize. But this paragraph is good for your early morning amusement:
In an attempt to find out what disciplinary steps [Frostburg State University] might be taking with [Arthur] Siemann, The Bottom Line asked an administrative assistant at the Cordt’s P.E. center for a comment. We were referred to the Dean of College Education, Dr. Clarence Golden, then the assistant Dean, Dr. Roger S. Dow. Dow declined to make an official statement and referred us to Dr. William P. Childs, Interim Provost, who also declined to comment, but referred us to Elizabeth Medcalf, FSU’s Director of News and Media Services. Medcalf explained that, due to the privacy issues involved, no official statement could be made as to the disciplinary actions taken towards Dr. Siemann. Thus, The Bottom Line is unable to report as to whether Siemann has been put on Administrative Leave with or without pay.
LOL.
November 21st, 2013 at 9:08AM
I respectfully submit that you buried the lede:
“Further inquiries allegedly led David Siemann, who changed his name in 1996 to Craig Eliot Stevens, to believe that his brother Arthur had stolen his identity.”
November 21st, 2013 at 9:10AM
Dave: I know! I know! I take the point that that’s the lede, but I didn’t go with it because I just don’t understand. The sentence you quote sounds like one of those brain teasers on Car Talk.
November 21st, 2013 at 10:00AM
Bought a time-share in South Carolina.
November 21st, 2013 at 10:06AM
Plundered a bequest which by rights ought to have been his brother’s by pretending to be said brother. Allegedly.
I agree though, it’s so confusingly written that you have to fight against the prose to figure the story out.
November 21st, 2013 at 10:31AM
Alan, MattF: Thank you.
November 21st, 2013 at 6:00PM
He needs to use the Cheech and Chong defense, “Dave?” “Dave’s not here, man.”
November 21st, 2013 at 6:13PM
charlie: LOL.