Obama has told Hillary Clinton if she wants the job as Secretary of State, the job is hers.
Would she travel and actually make Obama look like he's the 2nd in command? Would Bill Clinton be traveling with Hillary?
This could get VERY interesting.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Friday, November 14, 2008
Dear Maryland State Highway Administration & Davis Ruark
Please find the attached photographs taken TODAY at 1:45 PM. This vehicle is driven by a Mr. Gary Comegys and it is hidden once again BEHIND his home during normal working and business hours at Parson's Cemetery.
I have been informed by many people over the years that Mr. Comegys regularly spends time at his home during the business day and this evidence clearly shows the rumors are true. Please go to this POST on November 12th to see the same evidence.
You can also go HERE to see that Mr. Comegys doesn't have anything to hide on weekends because he parks the SHA vehicle in FRONT of his home and NOT hidden in the cemetery.
While Mr. Comegys has been challenged MANY times in the past as to how he can find all this time to campaign for City Council, attend Maryland Municipal League seminars and meetings and find time to go to Council Work Sessions during normal business hours, some of us would like to know why nothing has been done about this in the past. I have even called the SHA locally and asked that question and the response was, all of his time is accounted for.
I personally do NOT believe this is an honorable man and while Mr. Comegys has announced his intent to run for Mayor, I'd like to know how he can free up so much time legally. Hopefully the voters recognize his behavior as Mr. Comegys was caught parking in a Handicap Parking Space a few months ago and when I challenged him on television about his doing so, he flat out lied and said it wasn't him. I would believe the three Police Officers word over his any day.
Mr. Ruark, you know why your name is attached to this message. The Taxpayers want and deserve answers.
Now, here's my thinking on this whole Gary Comegys running for Mayor thing. I believe there's going to be a last minute twist to the Mayoral Race. I believe the Mayor has made promises to Mr. Comegys over the years and I believe she encouraged him to run for Mayor. However, she's never gone public in such and has reserved any comment about her running. I believe once they ALL realize that Gary truly isn't a solid candidate, the Mayor will announce she's going to run.
Right now there's no attention on the Mayor's past and that's exactly what she wants. No matter what, See, Gordy, Chief Webster and MANY others are worried stiff about what the future holds for them. Comegys can't win, we all know that. However, Landlords could pull their threats once again on thousands of Students into voting for Comoegys or Tilghman. It's going to be a tough and very interesting race. Just don't fall asleep at the wheel Folks because they pulled a fast one with Louise Smith, they'll do it again.
Right now, Jim Ireton is the front runner, (IMO) and they know it. They have been attempting to use this Blog through comments to bash him any way they can and by now they have learned I'm simply too smart for their games. They have a LOT to lose if someone like Ireton gets in there and cleans house. So, you either keep things the way they have been going or you put in an honorable man like Jim Ireton in as Mayor and get this City back on track again. It's completely up to all of you.
By the way, keep those phone calls coming in every time you see Mr.Comegys SHA vehicle parked behind his home in the cemetery.
Salisbury Police Department Press Release
On November 12, 2008 at approximately 12:11 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the K-Mart Department Store in reference to an internal theft. Upon arrival the officers were advised by security personnel that an employee of the business, listed below, had been taking U.S. currency from the cash register while working. Security personnel had monitored the employee and had apprehended her.
ARRESTED: Caronjetta (nmn) Haywood, 44 years of age Fruitland, Maryland
CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500) (2 counts)
Theft scheme (under $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800041818
ARRESTED: Caronjetta (nmn) Haywood, 44 years of age Fruitland, Maryland
CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 500) (2 counts)
Theft scheme (under $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800041818
$500.00 CASH REWARD!
Last night I was sitting in my kitchen when I noticed an older red pickup truck slow down in front of my property. When I saw him stop and then start backing up into my driveway I went for the front door. I listened to the doors open and then I yelled, what are you doing? Like two little pussies and shuffled around, got back into the truck and took off.
This morning as I was walking my Grandson to the end of the driveway to catch the Bus he said, what's that Grandpa? Sitting in the middle of my driveway was what he was subjected to this morning.
Now some of you Anti Albero people may think this is funny but let's look at a few things here. #1, the deer wasn't tagged, making the kill illegal. Dumping a carcase like this is also illegal. Any decent and honorable hunter would have shot the deer and gutted it on the spot. In this case, these people were tying to make a statement as all of the intestines, heart, liver etc. were lying there for this 7 year old child to see.
So here's the deal Folks. I'm offering $500.00 CASH to anyone who can lead me to the individual who did this and get his conviction. SOMEONE was out there last night or today bragging how they shot a deer last night, this shouldn't take very long.
It's hunting season at the Albero Ranch and if you'd like an additional $500.00 CASH for the Holidays and you can help me get these people convicted, the CASH is all yours.
Leave my Wife, Grandson and Family out of your issues with me personally. The State Police have already been to our property and they agree, a statement was being made here. Come clean or we're going to find you and make your life a living hell.
Contact me at, alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Muir Boda Sends Salisbury News His Goals For Running For City Council
So here are my positions on some of the major issues that face our city:
North Prong Revitalization Plan: I am against the plan put forward by the
group of people that didn’t show up. No doubt the North Prong area is not the
prettiest thing to look at, we all know that. This Strategic Revitalization Plan
was simply another waste of money that we sent across the bay to Baltimore. Do
we not have qualified people here in Salisbury who could do this work? I feel it
needs to be zoned light industrial and we should respect the rights of those
businesses to exist that are there. I am still befuddled as to why there is a
Marina in the plans. With all the controversy over the Bridge, that must have
private joke by Gary and the Mayor.
Unfinished Business: 1.) We need to figure out the deal with downtown. 2.)
We need a maintenance plan that is effective and stays on top bad streets and
sidewalks. We shouldn’t wait until they are crumbling. 3.) Once this lawsuit is
over on the Old Mall lot, it needs to be dealt with, done, finished. No more
lawsuits, let’s get it finished.
Fiscal Responsibility: The amount of debt this city is carrying needs to be
the number one fiscal priority, right now! We have no business carrying that
much debt. People often brag about their big degrees, all the committees and
organizations they belong to and we still end up with large amounts of debt,
wasteful spending, and poor organizational skills. We keep electing these people
and hiring them into these positions and we keep getting the same old thing.
Also, what is John Pick doing? As the city administrator, how could he let this
get out of control.
We need to immediately freeze all discretionary spending. We need all to look
at the budget and there may have to be some sacred cows sacrificed. The other
thing I don’t understand is what antiquated system are running that we can’t
look at our figures when we want? At Wal-Mart we get monthly reports showing us
a breakdown on everything. We get weekly reports showing us where need to focus.
Home Office can look at anything at anytime. I don’t understand why it takes so
long to get answers.
Crime: Well, I haven’t figured what Gary means by community policing. I am
not sure what the purpose is of the Crime Task Force or what effect it has had
on crime. Hookers are still flagging down johns on 13, drugs are being dealt in
various hot spots, vandalism is getting bad, and the gang situation is a growing
concern of citizens.
1.) I believe our crime situation reflects a national problem. Authority
needs to be returned to the classroom, there is no respect for teachers. Parents
also need to take responsibility for raising their children, so many parents
think their kids do no wrong. I was always I told growing up if you get in
trouble at school, you’ll get when you get home.
2.) Lack of involvement of Churches and civic organizations is a much needed
element. We need community leaders to step up and daily fight for the hearts and
minds of our children. Developing a strong Neighborhood watch system in all
neighborhoods.
3.) Aggressive patrols and investigation. Staffing patrols much heavier at
times of higher crime periods. Thinking like a business would - you want to
schedule the people and the best at peak business times.
Empowering our investigation units to break up gangs and drug dealing
organizations. No doubt the drug issue is a national issue because of the failed
policies of the War on Drugs, which has only resulted in more drugs and more
crime. We worry about the political correctness with doing this but what choice
do we have? We need leaders from every community in this city to stand up cry
for change in our anti-crime policies.
4.) Before we can appropriate additional money for hiring more police
officers, we need to institute a detailed, serious crime policy with the
staffing we have. We need long range planning that is clear and concise to the
community. This planning must include the City Government, County Government,
MSP, local Churches, civic organizations and citizens. A unified front against
criminal elements must be clear and the line must be drawn.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: Proactive reactions to
serious environmental problems and potential issues require immediate attention.
We are called to be Good Stewards of all that has been entrusted to us.
Encourage and promote recycling efforts to all citizens. Educate citizens on
location of all Recycling Stations.
These are some of my position on several of the issues we face. A little
about me. I have worked for Wal-Mart for a total of 15+ years. I have held
management positions, worked in Loss Prevention, and now I currently work in the
Connection Center where we sell cell phone services. I am the Store
Sustainability Captain, where we worked to get a Recycling Center in the parking
lot.
I attend Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Salisbury. There I am a leader/teacher
in the church’s student ministry that averages over 150 students a week. I am a
member of the Board of Advisors for the Java Hut Cafe. Also, I am involved in
HALO Ministries, where we serve the homeless on the streets among other
services to the homeless and near homeless.
I know I don’t circulate in certain social circles. I understand Debbie has
more experience and connections than I have. I am an unknown to most in
Salisbury, however many will remember my Grandfather, Rev. Alex Boda, who was
the Pastor at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Salisbury. My father, John
Boda, also ministered at Sharptown and Mount Vernon - below Princess Anne.
I appreciate your time and would like to get together with you at some point.
I am focusing right now on organizing my core volunteers and raising funds. I
have website up that I am updating several times a week www.boda4salisbury.com .
After the first of the year I will begin campaigning aggressively.
Keep up the good work Joe.
Sincerely,
Muir W. Boda
I want to thank Mr. Boda for making contact with Salisbury News and sharing his vision. It's refreshing to see others looking out for the City's best interests, rather than making excuses for what we already have and then asing the Citizens to do their job for them. He's certainly earned my respect.
North Prong Revitalization Plan: I am against the plan put forward by the
group of people that didn’t show up. No doubt the North Prong area is not the
prettiest thing to look at, we all know that. This Strategic Revitalization Plan
was simply another waste of money that we sent across the bay to Baltimore. Do
we not have qualified people here in Salisbury who could do this work? I feel it
needs to be zoned light industrial and we should respect the rights of those
businesses to exist that are there. I am still befuddled as to why there is a
Marina in the plans. With all the controversy over the Bridge, that must have
private joke by Gary and the Mayor.
Unfinished Business: 1.) We need to figure out the deal with downtown. 2.)
We need a maintenance plan that is effective and stays on top bad streets and
sidewalks. We shouldn’t wait until they are crumbling. 3.) Once this lawsuit is
over on the Old Mall lot, it needs to be dealt with, done, finished. No more
lawsuits, let’s get it finished.
Fiscal Responsibility: The amount of debt this city is carrying needs to be
the number one fiscal priority, right now! We have no business carrying that
much debt. People often brag about their big degrees, all the committees and
organizations they belong to and we still end up with large amounts of debt,
wasteful spending, and poor organizational skills. We keep electing these people
and hiring them into these positions and we keep getting the same old thing.
Also, what is John Pick doing? As the city administrator, how could he let this
get out of control.
We need to immediately freeze all discretionary spending. We need all to look
at the budget and there may have to be some sacred cows sacrificed. The other
thing I don’t understand is what antiquated system are running that we can’t
look at our figures when we want? At Wal-Mart we get monthly reports showing us
a breakdown on everything. We get weekly reports showing us where need to focus.
Home Office can look at anything at anytime. I don’t understand why it takes so
long to get answers.
Crime: Well, I haven’t figured what Gary means by community policing. I am
not sure what the purpose is of the Crime Task Force or what effect it has had
on crime. Hookers are still flagging down johns on 13, drugs are being dealt in
various hot spots, vandalism is getting bad, and the gang situation is a growing
concern of citizens.
1.) I believe our crime situation reflects a national problem. Authority
needs to be returned to the classroom, there is no respect for teachers. Parents
also need to take responsibility for raising their children, so many parents
think their kids do no wrong. I was always I told growing up if you get in
trouble at school, you’ll get when you get home.
2.) Lack of involvement of Churches and civic organizations is a much needed
element. We need community leaders to step up and daily fight for the hearts and
minds of our children. Developing a strong Neighborhood watch system in all
neighborhoods.
3.) Aggressive patrols and investigation. Staffing patrols much heavier at
times of higher crime periods. Thinking like a business would - you want to
schedule the people and the best at peak business times.
Empowering our investigation units to break up gangs and drug dealing
organizations. No doubt the drug issue is a national issue because of the failed
policies of the War on Drugs, which has only resulted in more drugs and more
crime. We worry about the political correctness with doing this but what choice
do we have? We need leaders from every community in this city to stand up cry
for change in our anti-crime policies.
4.) Before we can appropriate additional money for hiring more police
officers, we need to institute a detailed, serious crime policy with the
staffing we have. We need long range planning that is clear and concise to the
community. This planning must include the City Government, County Government,
MSP, local Churches, civic organizations and citizens. A unified front against
criminal elements must be clear and the line must be drawn.
Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility: Proactive reactions to
serious environmental problems and potential issues require immediate attention.
We are called to be Good Stewards of all that has been entrusted to us.
Encourage and promote recycling efforts to all citizens. Educate citizens on
location of all Recycling Stations.
These are some of my position on several of the issues we face. A little
about me. I have worked for Wal-Mart for a total of 15+ years. I have held
management positions, worked in Loss Prevention, and now I currently work in the
Connection Center where we sell cell phone services. I am the Store
Sustainability Captain, where we worked to get a Recycling Center in the parking
lot.
I attend Oak Ridge Baptist Church in Salisbury. There I am a leader/teacher
in the church’s student ministry that averages over 150 students a week. I am a
member of the Board of Advisors for the Java Hut Cafe. Also, I am involved in
HALO Ministries, where we serve the homeless on the streets among other
services to the homeless and near homeless.
I know I don’t circulate in certain social circles. I understand Debbie has
more experience and connections than I have. I am an unknown to most in
Salisbury, however many will remember my Grandfather, Rev. Alex Boda, who was
the Pastor at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Salisbury. My father, John
Boda, also ministered at Sharptown and Mount Vernon - below Princess Anne.
I appreciate your time and would like to get together with you at some point.
I am focusing right now on organizing my core volunteers and raising funds. I
have website up that I am updating several times a week www.boda4salisbury.com .
After the first of the year I will begin campaigning aggressively.
Keep up the good work Joe.
Sincerely,
Muir W. Boda
I want to thank Mr. Boda for making contact with Salisbury News and sharing his vision. It's refreshing to see others looking out for the City's best interests, rather than making excuses for what we already have and then asing the Citizens to do their job for them. He's certainly earned my respect.
City
"Mr. Joe -
Just heard today a very interesting complaint. Seems that in Somerset County stormwater plan reviews are done only on Fridays after 12 because that is the only day the Dale Pusey comes in. I know for a fact that Dale Pusey is involved high up in Salisbury Public Works. Are we paying him to review for another county? I doubt anyone would do something so brazen but we're talking about Salisbury right?
Take care."
Just heard today a very interesting complaint. Seems that in Somerset County stormwater plan reviews are done only on Fridays after 12 because that is the only day the Dale Pusey comes in. I know for a fact that Dale Pusey is involved high up in Salisbury Public Works. Are we paying him to review for another county? I doubt anyone would do something so brazen but we're talking about Salisbury right?
Take care."
Armed Robbery
An armed robbery just occurred on Rt. 13 South at an ATM Machine. I'm told this time it was the BB&T Bank. It happened near the Allen Wood Shopping Center.
Ladies & Gentlemen, PLEASE be very careful and alert when using an ATM Machine during this time of the year. A gentleman was at the Machine when he was robed at gunpoint.
Salisbury Police, Sheriff's Department and State Police are right at the very moment searching the area I'll keep you updated as this just happened.
This is the THIRD armed robbery this week at ATM Machines.
More to come.......
UPDATE:
November 14, 2008
Robbery occurred in Allenwood parking Lot
This morning University police responded to the report of a robbery in the
Allenwood parking lot. The suspect advised he had a gun, but it was not
displayed. Officers are still on the scene. University police will provide
updates as additional information becomes available.
Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu
Ladies & Gentlemen, PLEASE be very careful and alert when using an ATM Machine during this time of the year. A gentleman was at the Machine when he was robed at gunpoint.
Salisbury Police, Sheriff's Department and State Police are right at the very moment searching the area I'll keep you updated as this just happened.
This is the THIRD armed robbery this week at ATM Machines.
More to come.......
UPDATE:
November 14, 2008
Robbery occurred in Allenwood parking Lot
This morning University police responded to the report of a robbery in the
Allenwood parking lot. The suspect advised he had a gun, but it was not
displayed. Officers are still on the scene. University police will provide
updates as additional information becomes available.
Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu
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Man Builds Noah's Ark (exact scale given in Bible)
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Man Builds Noah's Ark (exact scale given in Bible)
Working Replica of Noah's Ark Opened In SCHAGEN, Netherlands .
The massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder. Of course, it's only a replica of the biblical Ark , built by Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers as a testament to his faith in the literal truth of the Bible.
The ark is 150 cubits long, 30 cubits high and 20 cubits wide. That's two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a three-story house. Life-size models of giraffes, elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison and other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold. A contractor by trad e, Huibers built the ark of cedar and pine. Biblical Scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been.
Huibers did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and with occasional help from his son Roy. Construction began in May 2005. On the uncovered top deck - not quite ready in time for the opening - will come a petting zoo, with baby lambs and chickens, and goats, and one camel.
Visitors on the first day were stunned. 'It's past comprehension', said Mary Louise Starosciak, who happened to be bicycling by with her husband while on vacation when they saw the ark looming over the local landscape.
'I knew the story of Noah, but I had no idea the boat would have been so big.' There is enough space near the keel for a 50-seat film theater where kids can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark. Huibers, a Christian man, said he hopes the project will renew interest in Christianity in the Netherlands , where church going has fallen dramatically in the past 50 years.
Now that I am old and gray...give me the time to tell this new generation (and their children too) about all your mighty miracles. Psalm 71:18
WMDT Signal Problems
"Good Day Joe,
I recently stumbled across your SBY News blog and would like you to know that I thoroughly enjoy reading it. The Daily Disappointment, errrr Daily Times is a joke and good only as a fish wrapper. I am seriously considering canceling my subscription.
The reason for my note is to solicit your opinion on a subject that has been troubling my wife and I for a decade. We reside on the east side of Salisbury just southwest of Perdue Stadium. We have satellite TV service but receive WMDT, MPT and WBOC over the air with an outside antenna. We have never had a single problem receiving WBOC or MPT. That being said, WMDT-47's signal is abismal and has gone from bad to worse since the digital upgrade. We've had very poor or no signal at all for a couple of weeks now. Our antenna is pointed directly at the WMDT-47 transmitter as prescribed at www.antennaweb.org.
I have contacted the General Manager at WMDT-47 via email many times over the years. They always blame my equipment for their lack of a signal. I have requested and have been denied a waiver from WMDT to receive the ABC signal from DirecTv due to poor reception several times.
I am just wondering if I am the only one with this problem or if there may be others. Your blog would be a great be a great place to get the word out if there are others. I am sure that WMDT-47 advertisers would love to hear that they are not reaching the audience that they are paying for. Not everybody has cable and many folks do have to receive the signal via antenna.
Thanks for your time and please keep up the good work.
Ed Blackburg"
Dear Ed:
You're not alone. I live in the country and also have satellite service. Our TV used to pick up WMDT and WBOC without rabbit ears and we enjoyed receiving local news until recently. We cannot get WMDT service at all and WBOC comes in like an old 1970's TV and we even attached the rabbit ears. I'll look into this further and see if we can't get a representative from WBOC to respond to this Post.
Joe
I recently stumbled across your SBY News blog and would like you to know that I thoroughly enjoy reading it. The Daily Disappointment, errrr Daily Times is a joke and good only as a fish wrapper. I am seriously considering canceling my subscription.
The reason for my note is to solicit your opinion on a subject that has been troubling my wife and I for a decade. We reside on the east side of Salisbury just southwest of Perdue Stadium. We have satellite TV service but receive WMDT, MPT and WBOC over the air with an outside antenna. We have never had a single problem receiving WBOC or MPT. That being said, WMDT-47's signal is abismal and has gone from bad to worse since the digital upgrade. We've had very poor or no signal at all for a couple of weeks now. Our antenna is pointed directly at the WMDT-47 transmitter as prescribed at www.antennaweb.org.
I have contacted the General Manager at WMDT-47 via email many times over the years. They always blame my equipment for their lack of a signal. I have requested and have been denied a waiver from WMDT to receive the ABC signal from DirecTv due to poor reception several times.
I am just wondering if I am the only one with this problem or if there may be others. Your blog would be a great be a great place to get the word out if there are others. I am sure that WMDT-47 advertisers would love to hear that they are not reaching the audience that they are paying for. Not everybody has cable and many folks do have to receive the signal via antenna.
Thanks for your time and please keep up the good work.
Ed Blackburg"
Dear Ed:
You're not alone. I live in the country and also have satellite service. Our TV used to pick up WMDT and WBOC without rabbit ears and we enjoyed receiving local news until recently. We cannot get WMDT service at all and WBOC comes in like an old 1970's TV and we even attached the rabbit ears. I'll look into this further and see if we can't get a representative from WBOC to respond to this Post.
Joe
Barrie Comegys / Daily Times Campaign for Mayor Continues
The Daily Times campaign to elect Barrie Comegys Mayor of Salisbury continues. At least the paper put today's piece of tripe on the op-ed page as opposed to their previous piece of mis-statement and fabrication which was portrayed as reporting.
Today's piece, purportedly authored by the Barrie Comegys himself, was laughable in its inaccuracy. It appears as if Comegys is taking the platform of Councilwoman Debbie Campbell's re-election campaign and simply substituting his own name for Campbell's:
Today's piece, purportedly authored by the Barrie Comegys himself, was laughable in its inaccuracy. It appears as if Comegys is taking the platform of Councilwoman Debbie Campbell's re-election campaign and simply substituting his own name for Campbell's:
Together we can make our streets safer.
Comegys has opposed almost every effort to reduce crime in Salisbury and increase funding for law enforcement. Citizens need to be reminded that it was Comegys who was in full agreement with the Tilghman administration in closing all police substations (except in the area where the Mayor and her husband own commercial property). The man who claims to support "community policing" was the man who gutted the concept in Salisbury.
Fernando Guerrero Fights Again This Weekend
Fernando Guerrero and Trainer/Manager Hal Chernoff from the Main Street Gym head out of town today to Nashville where Fernando will be fighting Geovonte Davis. He has a record of 3-1-1 with 2 knock outs and has fought in the 175 pound lever. This means he'll be bigger than Fernando, once again.
The HBO Fight will be this Saturday Night. Hal isn't sure if Fernando will make it onto HBO as there are three other main events that evening but I'm sure many locals will be keeping a close eye on what HBO has to offer this Saturday night.
Best of luck Fernando and Hal.
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign
I have attached a photo of our Campaign leadership - Jim Perdue, Chair; Sheriff Mike Lewis, Co-Chair; Steve Hammond, Past Chair and Media Partner; and Captain Cameron Henderson, Salisbury Corps Officer. We are blessed to have such dedicated and passionate volunteers and staff leading the Campaign.
This year marks the 94th year of the Salisbury Red Kettle Campaign. The Campaign not only funds the Christmas outreach, but it represents 20% of the local Corps annual budget. Last year the Kettle Campaign enabled the Army to help over 8000 individuals including more than 1300 children in Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties during the Christmas season who otherwise may not have had food, warm clothing or a toy under the Christmas tree.
Kettle funds also support a variety of youth programs including sports, a senior center, day care center, food pantry and more.
As humble stewards of other people's generosity, The Salvation Army is proud that more than 82 cents from every dollar donated goes directly to services for those in need. The community will be happy to learn that 100% of those funds stay in the communities where they are raised.
In these most difficult economic times and with so many families suffering, requests for Salvation Army services are at an all time high. We need everyone's help to meet these needs.
We are seeking to man a minimum of 20 kettles at least 12 hours a day for 27 days. We urge the good citizens of Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties to give the gift of time and volunteer as a bell ringer. Bell ringing begins on November 22 and continues until Christmas Eve with the exceptions of Sundays and Thanksgiving Day.
We invite every organization - business, civic, community, faith-based, fraternal - as well as governments and schools to reserve a time slot at one of the kettle locations. It is a wonderful way for an organization to participate in a meaningful holiday tradition that helps our friends and neighbors. Bell ringing is a memorable family activity that teaches children the value of helping others.
Whether you volunteer for an hour, a day or a week, your gift of time will help The Salvation Army continue its year-round mission of "Doing The Most Good" on the Lower Shore.
To reserve a bell ringing time slot, please call The Salvation Army at 410-749-7771, extension 100 or email kkundell@uss,salvationarmy.org.
Quote Of The Day
The United States is a nation of laws: badly written and randomly enforced.
- Frank Zappa
- Frank Zappa
WATER RESOURCES ELEMENT WORKSHOP SET FOR MONDAY
County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., announced that the last in a series of public workshops on Phase 1, the Water Resources Element, of the county’s new Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2008, from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. in Flanders Rooms 2,3 & 4 in the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.
Mr. Pollitt said that the purpose of the workshop is to receive public input about the preliminary draft of the Water Resources Element. The draft outlines a plan that ensures future development in Wicomico County is done with consideration for the opportunities and limitations of local water resources.
The public is welcome.
The Proposed Head Of The EPA Under Obama?
I just read that Robert Kennedy is on the short list to head the EPA under the new administration. I hope you can find the excerpts of his speech a couple of years ago on Delmarva as the guest of a meeting I believe was held in Delaware. I would imagine that within 5 years the poultry industry as we know it would have moved to Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela. The cost of municipal services such as landfills, water and wastewater will increase significantly due to new mandates in the name of saving our health. I hope you have time to research this and alert your readers as to what is awaiting with the new administration. It would be devastating to lose the poultry industry.
thelilprofessor
thelilprofessor
Tuesday Night - Nov. 11, 2008 - Fruitland City Council Meeting
Towards the end of the City Council meeting, as promised in the Daily Times, the appointment and/or re-appointment of new and present members of Fruitland City Commissions arose. City Council President Greg Olinde announced that a new procedure was now in place, whereby all appointees and re-appointees would have to submit a letter to the City Council, outlining their reasons for wishing to serve on the various boards and giving some details of their intentions, reasons for joining, background and experience. After a review by the City Council, those who passed muster would be appointed. The two new appointments to the Recreation Commission were therefore tabled, due to a lack of submitted letters from those two people.
This did not sit well with several city commission/board members, including Annette Noble (Planning Commission, up for re-appointment) and Bob Janeski (Recreation Commission Chairman). Bob Janeski told Greg Olinde that if new Rec. Comm. volunteers were forced to write letters to join, they wouldn’t. He said they would lose new members because of it. Later on, the question arose of whether or not it was the job of the Rec. Comm. to actually vet new Rec. Comm. Members and then pass the names on to the City Council for nominal approval. This has been the previous method used.
Annette Noble said that she would not write a letter in order to be re-appointed. She was clearly disgusted with the whole idea. By now, it was evident that Greg Olinde was losing control of the meeting. The Reverend Gloria Ortiz (City Council Treasurer) stated that she had never heard of this new requirement until just then. Paul Bradshaw (Board of Zoning Appeals) asked if it was true that, if in addition to letters from appointees, they would be required to submit actual resumes. Bob Marvel (Board of Zoning Appeals) expressed his annoyance with the new procedure. The question arose of the propriety of the announcement in the Daily Times, which stated bluntly who would definitely be appointed to what committee. John McDonnell (City Manager) and Greg Olinde tried to cover up for it, saying that the Daily Times had been mistaken. Greg Olinde actually went so far as to boldly say words to the effect that the DT always gets it wrong!
Ted Lokey (City Councilman) attempted to explain that letters were to help the City Council make a decision when there were multiple candidates. Ray Carey (City Councilman) suggested that the Rec. Comm. waive the letter submission requirement. The embarrassment continued as Greg Olinde waffled. Greg Olinde tried to tactfully explain that Rec. Comm. was as important as Planning Comm., but that Planning Comm. was actually more important by far. Richard Tull (City Councilman) tried to introduce a motion but received no second to the motion. Greg Olinde attempted to cool things down by explaining that short letters would be okay and Ted Lokey agreed. Andy Mitchell (City Solicitor) interjected several times that short letters would not really be helpful, people could say little or nothing in them, actually knowing the candidates would be better and so on and so forth.
The circus was still in full swing. There were numerous motions and seconds and counter-motions. It was so crazy in there that I can not be sure of the actual voting outcomes, but I believe the City Council voted to continue to not have any letter submission requirements for prospective Rec. Comm. members. One city board member told me that the perception was widespread that Greg Olinde was set on having Ed Cowell as the new Plan. Comm. appointee. When Greg Olinde found out that a majority of the City Council wanted Fred “Algy” Giles instead, he came up with the new requirements, as a means of getting his way. Greg Olinde was convinced that Fred Giles was anti-growth. A little birdie told me that they had seen Fred Giles’s letter and resume and that both were impressive to say the least.
Too bad for Fruitland. As a result, no doubt, of the amateurish performance by Greg Olinde and his treatment of Fred Giles, who perceived it as both discriminatory and loutish, the other shoe dropped. Greg Olinde called the meeting to a close as quickly as he could. “Whew!” was written all over his red face! That’s when Fred Giles went up to Greg Olinde and told him words to the effect that he wasn’t used to being treated like a Mafia gang member and that Greg could stick it! Having just removed his name from the Plan. Comm. candidates list, he strode out of City Hall, not a happy man, to say the least. Good job Greg Olinde! It is one thing to pick a candidate - it is quite another to go around scaring away talented volunteers! There are possibly several people in Fruitland who will never look at you the same way again, after that fiasco. But, on the bright side, it looks like you might get your politically correct appointee on the Plan. Comm. after all!
From a part-time Fruitland resident
This did not sit well with several city commission/board members, including Annette Noble (Planning Commission, up for re-appointment) and Bob Janeski (Recreation Commission Chairman). Bob Janeski told Greg Olinde that if new Rec. Comm. volunteers were forced to write letters to join, they wouldn’t. He said they would lose new members because of it. Later on, the question arose of whether or not it was the job of the Rec. Comm. to actually vet new Rec. Comm. Members and then pass the names on to the City Council for nominal approval. This has been the previous method used.
Annette Noble said that she would not write a letter in order to be re-appointed. She was clearly disgusted with the whole idea. By now, it was evident that Greg Olinde was losing control of the meeting. The Reverend Gloria Ortiz (City Council Treasurer) stated that she had never heard of this new requirement until just then. Paul Bradshaw (Board of Zoning Appeals) asked if it was true that, if in addition to letters from appointees, they would be required to submit actual resumes. Bob Marvel (Board of Zoning Appeals) expressed his annoyance with the new procedure. The question arose of the propriety of the announcement in the Daily Times, which stated bluntly who would definitely be appointed to what committee. John McDonnell (City Manager) and Greg Olinde tried to cover up for it, saying that the Daily Times had been mistaken. Greg Olinde actually went so far as to boldly say words to the effect that the DT always gets it wrong!
Ted Lokey (City Councilman) attempted to explain that letters were to help the City Council make a decision when there were multiple candidates. Ray Carey (City Councilman) suggested that the Rec. Comm. waive the letter submission requirement. The embarrassment continued as Greg Olinde waffled. Greg Olinde tried to tactfully explain that Rec. Comm. was as important as Planning Comm., but that Planning Comm. was actually more important by far. Richard Tull (City Councilman) tried to introduce a motion but received no second to the motion. Greg Olinde attempted to cool things down by explaining that short letters would be okay and Ted Lokey agreed. Andy Mitchell (City Solicitor) interjected several times that short letters would not really be helpful, people could say little or nothing in them, actually knowing the candidates would be better and so on and so forth.
The circus was still in full swing. There were numerous motions and seconds and counter-motions. It was so crazy in there that I can not be sure of the actual voting outcomes, but I believe the City Council voted to continue to not have any letter submission requirements for prospective Rec. Comm. members. One city board member told me that the perception was widespread that Greg Olinde was set on having Ed Cowell as the new Plan. Comm. appointee. When Greg Olinde found out that a majority of the City Council wanted Fred “Algy” Giles instead, he came up with the new requirements, as a means of getting his way. Greg Olinde was convinced that Fred Giles was anti-growth. A little birdie told me that they had seen Fred Giles’s letter and resume and that both were impressive to say the least.
Too bad for Fruitland. As a result, no doubt, of the amateurish performance by Greg Olinde and his treatment of Fred Giles, who perceived it as both discriminatory and loutish, the other shoe dropped. Greg Olinde called the meeting to a close as quickly as he could. “Whew!” was written all over his red face! That’s when Fred Giles went up to Greg Olinde and told him words to the effect that he wasn’t used to being treated like a Mafia gang member and that Greg could stick it! Having just removed his name from the Plan. Comm. candidates list, he strode out of City Hall, not a happy man, to say the least. Good job Greg Olinde! It is one thing to pick a candidate - it is quite another to go around scaring away talented volunteers! There are possibly several people in Fruitland who will never look at you the same way again, after that fiasco. But, on the bright side, it looks like you might get your politically correct appointee on the Plan. Comm. after all!
From a part-time Fruitland resident
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 7:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Eastern Shore Drive and College Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, the officers met with a victim who advised that he had been robbed as he withdrew U.S. currency from an ATM machine. The victim advised that as he was located at an outside ATM machine he was approached by two (2) suspects. One of the suspects produced a long firearm and threatened the victim. The suspect with the firearm (suspect # 1) took the currency that had been removed from the ATM machine and both suspects fled from the area on foot toward South Division Street.
The suspects are described as:
1. Black male, 5’10”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and a black mask.
2. Black male, 5’07”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and a black mask.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
CC # 200800041649
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 9:10 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on the two hundred (200) block of Ohio Avenue for the report of a domestic type altercation. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect engaged in a physical altercation with a female victim, choking the female. The officers removed the suspect from the altercation, and placed the suspect under arrest.
ARRESTED: Marvin Thomas Walker , 46 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800041586
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 11:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Sears Department store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of two (2) juvenile shoplifters. Upon arrival the officers made contact with security personnel who advised that store employees had observed the two (2) below listed suspects attempt to take clothing from the store without making payment. The clothing was recovered and returned to the store.
ARRESTED #1: 15 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: 16 year old juvenile Millersville, Maryland
CHARGES (Both): Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Both released to guardians
CC # 200800041603
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 6:35 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the area of Smith Street and Ohio Avenue for the report of a located stolen bicycle. Upon arrival the officers were advised that a previously reported stolen bicycle had been located. The bicycle had been reported stolen on November 4 from the University Terrace apartments. The officers recovered the bicycle from the below listed suspect, and the suspect was charged with the theft
ARREST: 17 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Juvenile Services
CC # 200800041643
The suspects are described as:
1. Black male, 5’10”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and a black mask.
2. Black male, 5’07”, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans and a black mask.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
CC # 200800041649
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 9:10 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on the two hundred (200) block of Ohio Avenue for the report of a domestic type altercation. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect engaged in a physical altercation with a female victim, choking the female. The officers removed the suspect from the altercation, and placed the suspect under arrest.
ARRESTED: Marvin Thomas Walker , 46 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800041586
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 11:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Sears Department store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of two (2) juvenile shoplifters. Upon arrival the officers made contact with security personnel who advised that store employees had observed the two (2) below listed suspects attempt to take clothing from the store without making payment. The clothing was recovered and returned to the store.
ARRESTED #1: 15 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #2: 16 year old juvenile Millersville, Maryland
CHARGES (Both): Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Both released to guardians
CC # 200800041603
On November 10, 2008 at approximately 6:35 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the area of Smith Street and Ohio Avenue for the report of a located stolen bicycle. Upon arrival the officers were advised that a previously reported stolen bicycle had been located. The bicycle had been reported stolen on November 4 from the University Terrace apartments. The officers recovered the bicycle from the below listed suspect, and the suspect was charged with the theft
ARREST: 17 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Juvenile Services
CC # 200800041643
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 12 November 2008
Location: 500 Block of Bailey Lane, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Brandon Lee Conaway, 22, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 12 November 2008 the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with Parole and Probation agents to conduct unannounced home visits of probationers living in Wicomico County. At 1220 PM, a Sheriff’s Deputy and a Parole and Probation agent stopped at a residence in the 500 block of Bailey Lane in Salisbury to check on Brandon Lee Conaway. Upon pulling in the driveway, the deputy and agent observed Conaway standing in the rear of the yard talking to another subject. When Conaway saw them, they observed that Conaway discarded a baggie. The deputy and agent approached Conaway, recovered that baggie, and discovered it contained what they recognized as crack cocaine.
The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force arrived and executed a search and seizure warrant for the residence where Conaway was located. During the search, additional crack cocaine along with marijuana and digital scales were located.
Conaway was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Conaway was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges:
Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Draw Bridge Traffic
To the editor:
Joe,
I was returning to the "East Side" after having lunch up north early this afternoon. I traveled 13 South to 50 West and got to N. Division Street when I saw that the draw bridge was up. I turned right and went to the intersection of Isabella and N. Division. Traffic was backed up in all four directions at the four way stop. When I was finally able to get to the three way stop at Mill Street, there was traffic also backed up in all directions. The traffic on W. Isabella Street was backed up from the light at Lake Street. There are just two lanes, and no shoulders. My question is...... HOW IN THE HELL COULD A FIRETRUCK OR ANY EMERGENCY VEHICLE GET TO THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN IF THEY ARE NEEDED? Maybe the Mare or the "wannabe" Mare can answer my question.
farm boy
Joe,
I was returning to the "East Side" after having lunch up north early this afternoon. I traveled 13 South to 50 West and got to N. Division Street when I saw that the draw bridge was up. I turned right and went to the intersection of Isabella and N. Division. Traffic was backed up in all four directions at the four way stop. When I was finally able to get to the three way stop at Mill Street, there was traffic also backed up in all directions. The traffic on W. Isabella Street was backed up from the light at Lake Street. There are just two lanes, and no shoulders. My question is...... HOW IN THE HELL COULD A FIRETRUCK OR ANY EMERGENCY VEHICLE GET TO THE EAST SIDE OF TOWN IF THEY ARE NEEDED? Maybe the Mare or the "wannabe" Mare can answer my question.
farm boy