Salvation Army Bell Ringing UPDATE

Sams Club Update
North Walmart Retail Entrance Update
North Walmart Grocery Entrance

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This is the most recent update of the Bell Ringing Schedule. As you can see, many people are stepping up to the plate to help. There are still a lot of slots left to fill. If you haven't committed to a time slot, please do so. The Salvation Army has been here in times of need for many in this community, now they need the help of the community.

Please contact the Salvation Army at 410-749-7771 ext 100 or give Joe a call at 410-430-5349 or email him at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com

THANK YOU, to all that have given selflessly.

Tweeting of Salisbury City Council Meeting - 081202

Did have the time to set up a live blog of tonight's Salisbury City Council meeting.  It's a lot easier to do it from Twitter anyway.

If you want to follow along, go to Delmarva Dealings Twitter page.  If you have a Twitter account (or want to set one up, it takes all of two minutes) join in.  Use #scc for all of your tweets about Salisbury City Council.

Make sure you refresh your page periodically.  I honestly don't know if this auto refreshes like the CoverItLive live blogging software we use does.

CHICAGO TRIBUNE FILES BANKRUPTCY

Earlier today, The Chicago Tribune - parent company of The Baltimore Sun and Los Angeles Times - filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to try and restructure its 12 Billion dollar debt load.

http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/stories/2008/12/08/daily21.html

Could this be a sign for more major newspapers to follow suit?

Delaware Electric Cooperative "Peak Alert"

“Peak Alert”

6 P.M. to 8 P.M., Tonight, December 8

Between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 8th we are asking you to turn off all unnecessary lights or appliances that may not be needed.

In addition, whenever you can, please delay major appliance usage such as dishwashers, washing machines and clothes dryers, and if you can, delay any hot water usage.

By reducing our peak demand during these hours we save energy resources and the environment.

We need your help. Together we can “Beat The Peak”
Thank you.

Message from a Sbynews reader

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On friday some people tried to deposit but the bank would not take it until the account was open. It is now up and running and if you would please let the people know.
Thank you for everything and have a great day."

Joe Albero's 3 Seconds Of Fame

Ladies & Gentlemen:

Do you remember my Post a few months ago referencing the Dover Downs Celebrity Billiard Event that I Hosted? Do you recall my stating I had made the 9-Ball in on the break over and over again? Well, here's PROOF! To ALL the Anti Albero Bloggers who said it wasn't true, here's the video of me playing against NASCAR Driver Stanton Barrett, (who was also the Stunt Man Double in the last Batman Movie). He had been begging me to play him all night long and I said, OK, but you're not going to like it. He replied, why? I said, because I'm going to end this thing in one shot. It was an attempt to get the crowd involved and do a little, "SHOWING OFF." I had told him, you may be bad to the bone on the Race Track but right now you're in my environment. BAM! Now watch the video.

This was the message sent to me by Dover Downs.

"Joe -

I’m finishing editing the billiards competition this morning...and thought I’d send this clip so you can prove to your readers that you actually can sink the 9 on the break.

I discovered that we captured one of them on tape...

We’re using the shot in our closing credits sequence.

Best regards,
Bill"

Eat Your Hearts Out Nay Sayers!!!!!

Louise Smith - When Rules are for Everyone Else

While the rest of us were freezing our collective backsides off Sunday, Salisbury City Councilwoman Louise Smith sat in a nice, warm car.  That's OK.  Louise was never much of a "woman of the people" anyway.

One of the rules of the Salisbury Jaycees Christmas Parade is that participants can't throw candy or toys at the crowd.  It's actually a pretty good rule.  Would you want to see some child dive in front of a moving (albeit slowly) vehicle to snag a candy cane or trinket?

While people like Councilwomen Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen were following the rules walking along the parade route handing out treats to the kids, Smith couldn't be bothered with little things like the rules or worries about children's safety.  It was just too nice and comfy in that car.

If you get a chance, check out the beginning of the parade when they show it on PAC-14.  You should be able to see Louise chuck a stuffed animal into the street and someone's child try to run in front of the trailing vehicle to snag it.  I'm sure Smith's excuse was -

"It's for the children."

Regardless of the foolish, and inconsiderate, behavior of a few clowns like "Little Miss 'Government in the Sunshine'", the Jaycees put together a great event under horrific conditions.  It was actually snowing before the start of the parade.  The wind was howling and the temperature was around freezing.  This was the first one that I've attended and it was great, despite the weather.

cross posted at Delmarva Dealings

Fruitland Police Department Press Releases

Case #: 08-3373

Incident: Trespassing

On 12/06/08 Officers responded to 214 Poplar St in reference to complaints of trespassing on the property. Officer made contact with one individual who, after being warned by officers, left the property. The same individual returned to 214 Poplar St a short time later and refused to leave. The subject was placed under arrest accordingly.

Charged: DeJesus Collins, 30 yoa Fruitland, MD

Charges: Trespass

Disposition: Released to Central Booking

Case #: 08-3378

Incident: Theft

On 12/07/08 officers responded to Walmart regarding a shoplifter attempting to flee. Upon arrival, officers observed Loss Prevention associates detaining a suspect at the front of the store. Further investigation revealed that the suspect had concealed several DVDs and games on his person and fled the store. All items, totaling $143.00, were recovered.

Charged: Shawn Simon, 37 yoa Fruitland, MD

Charges: Theft $500

Disposition: Released to Central Booking

Case #: 08-3379

Incident: Armed Robbery

On 12/07/08 officers responded to a N. Camden Ave residence regarding an armed robbery of two occupants of the residence who were assaulted. Both were transported to PRMC for treatment. Based upon further investigation, police are searching for the suspect vehicle which was occupied by 4-5 African-American males in their mid 20s, wearing dark clothing.

Suspect vehicle is described as a mid-1980’s conversion van, white in color, with a luggage rack on top of the van and a ladder w/ spare tire on the back the van.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fruitland Police Department at 410-548-2804 or CrimeSolvers at 410-548-1776.

THANK YOU From The Salvation Army

We'd like to share this with all of you that have helped the Red Kettle Campaign. As stated in the letter, there are still many slots to be filled. If you want to help out and the north end of town is not where you want to be, PLEASE call the Salvation Army. They are still in need of bell ringers at various locations such as Fruitland Walmart, Giant Foods, K-Mart, to name a few.

Thank you, once again, to all that have taken the time to help others in our community.

Station 7 Restaurant In Pittsville Is The 2009 Chili Cook Off Winners

The event is held beginning of December and the bragging rights are for the following year. HENCE “2009 Chili Cook Off Winner” The 10th annual Hots for Tots Chili Cookoff took over the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City Saturday, where more than a dozen local restaurants battled it out for the title of best chili in town.

CONGRATULATIONS STATION 7

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Salvation Army Bell Ringing UPDATE

Sams Club Update
North Walmart Retail Entrance Update
North Walmart Grocery Entrance Update

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We've received an update this morning from the Salvation Army. THANK YOU, Linda Lugo and the Humane Society. It is my understanding that Linda and her co-workers will be bringing along some of their 4 legged friends to help ring the bell, weather permitting, of course. Linda and friends will be at the North Walmart Retail entrance Wed Dec 10 from 9am til 11am and again at the North Walmart Grocery entrance on Wed Dec 15 from 2pm til 5pm.

THANK YOU to Coco's Fun House for expanding your time slot. You've given Joe a much needed day off.

THANK YOU, to all that are helping the Red Kettle Campaign become a success, without you, it would not be possible.

Skatepark Fundraiser

15th Annual CAT COUNTRY "Feed-A-Friend" Marathon A Success

(Salisbury, MD) -- The 15th Annual CAT COUNTRY "Feed-A-Friend" Marathon wrapped up Friday afternoon December 5th with a final tally of 15,802 cans and non-perishable food items donated by Delmarva residents to benefit their friends and neighbors in need this holiday season.

Since the "Feed-A-Friend" radio campaign was established in 1994, more than 400,000 items have been donated to area food pantries during the holiday season. While this year's numbers were down slightly from previous years, General Manager Joe Beail said area residents still opened their hearts to help those in need.

"It's wonderful that during these trying economic times the people of Delmarva opened their hearts and donated to this year's Marathon. The food pantries have told us there is a greater need than ever this year, and we're happy to do our part to help," Beail said.

This year's food pantries include: Salisbury Outreach Services, Worcester County Sheriff's Office SANTA House, Dagsboro Church of God, 7th Day Adventist Church of Millsboro, the Beacon Mission of Greenwood, the Christian Storehouse of Millsboro, Wesley United Methodist Church of Georgetown and the Cape Henlopen Food Basket of Lewes.

This year's sponsors of the "Feed-A-Friend" Marathon include: the Bank of Delmarva, Suburban Propane in Millsboro & Fruitland, Truitt's Carpet of Millsboro, Hocker's SuperCenter in Clarksville, G&E Supermarket of Ocean View, Grand Rental Station of Rehoboth, the Hen House in Laurel, Tull Ramey Limited and Century 21 Tull Ramey of Seaford.

97.5 & 105.9 CAT COUNTRY is a Delmarva Broadcasting Company radio station.

P.S.A. to All Men About to Buy a Woman a Christmas Present

Brought to you by all of the women who love you, who you want to have love you, and want to continue to love you.

The Humane Society Has More Puppies & Pets Just In Time For Christmas

Take a look at this group! I'm told there were 8 puppies in the litter above. I am Posting this on Monday and I believe they are closed Monday's. So take a good look at these guys Folks and get in line on Tuesday to adopt these wonderful pets. Man, if I only had room here! Merry Christmas Everyone!

I BELIEVE IN SANTA CLAUS

I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her. On the way, my big sister dropped the bomb: "There is no Santa Claus," she jeered. "Even dummies know that!"

My Grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I fled to her that day because I knew she would be straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the truth, and I knew that the truth always went down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her "world-famous" cinnamon buns. I knew they were world-famous, because Grandma said so. It had to be true.

Grandma was home, and the buns were still warm. Between bites, I told her everything. She was ready for me. "No Santa Claus?" she snorted .... "Ridiculous! Don't believe it! That rumor has been going around for years, and it makes me mad, plain mad!! Now, put on your coat, and let's go."

"Go? Go where, Grandma?" I asked. I hadn't even finished my second world-famous cinnamon bun.

"Where" turned out to be Kerby's General Store, the one store in town that had a little bit of just about everything. As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me ten dollars. That was a bundle in those days. "Take this money," she said, "and buy something for someone who needs it. I'll wait for you in the car." Then she turned and walked out of Kerby's.

I was only eight years old. I'd often gone shopping with my mother, but never had I shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed big and crowded, full of people scrambling to finish their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I just stood there, confused, clutching that ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy, and who on earth to buy it for. I thought of everybody I knew: my family, my friends, my neighbors, the kids at school, the people who went to my church.

I was just about thought out, when I suddenly thought of Bobby Decker. He was a kid with bad breath and messy hair, and he sat right behind me in Mrs. Pollock's grade-two class. Bobby Decker didn't have a coat. I knew that because he never went out to recess during the winter. His mother always wrote a note telling the teacher that he had a cough, but all we kids knew that Bobby Decker didn't have a cough; he didn't have a good coat. I fingered the ten-dollar bill with growing excitement. I would buy Bobby Decker a coat! I settled on a red corduroy one that had a hood to it. It looked real warm, and he would like that.

"Is this a Christmas present for someone?" the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars down."Yes, ma'am," I replied shyly. "It's for Bobby."

The nice lady smiled at me, as I told her about how Bobby really needed a good winter coat. I didn't get any change, but she put the coat in a bag, smiled again, and wished me a Merry Christmas.

That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat (a little tag fell out of the coat, and Grandma tucked it in her Bible) in Christmas paper and ribbons and wrote, "To Bobby, From Santa Claus" on it. Grandma said that Santa always insisted on secrecy. Then she drove me over to Bobby Decker's house, explaining as we went that I was now and forever officially, one of Santa's helpers.

Grandma parked down the street from Bobby's house, and she and I crept noiselessly and hid in the bushes by his front walk. Then Grandma gave me a nudge. "All right, Santa Claus," she whispered, "get going." I took a deep breath, dashed for his front door, threw the present down on his step, pounded his door and flew back to the safety of the bushes and Grandma.

Together we waited breathlessly in the darkness for the front door to open. Finally it did, and there stood Bobby.

Fifty years haven't dimmed the thrill of those moments spent shivering, beside my Grandma, in Bobby Decker's bushes. That night, I realized that those awful rumors about Santa Claus were just what Grandma said they were: ridiculous. Santa was alive and well, and we were on his team. I still have the Bible, with the coat tag tucked inside: $19.95.

May you always have LOVE to share, HEALTH to spare and FRIENDS that care...And may you always believe in the magic of Santa Claus!

Twas A Month Before Christmas

Twas the month before Christmas
When all through our land,
Not a Christian was praying
Nor taking a stand.
See the PC Police had taken away,
The reason for Christmas - no one could say.

The children were told by their schools not to sing,
About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.
It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say
December 25th is just a ' Holiday '

Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit
Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!
CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod
Something was changing, something quite odd!

Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa
In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.
As Targets were hanging their trees upside down
At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.

At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears
You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.
Inclusive, sensitive, Di-ver-si-ty
Are words that were used to intimidate me.

Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen
On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !
At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter
To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.

And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith
Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace
The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded
The reason for the season, stopped before it started.

So as you celebrate 'Winter Break' under your 'Dream Tree'
Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.
Choose your words carefully, choose what you say
Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS,
Not Happy Holiday!

Please, all Christians join together and
wish everyone you meet during the
holidays a MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christ is 'The Reason' for the Christ-mas Season!

The Dinglebarrie Christmas Song In The Tune Of Jingle Bells

"Dashing through the town
In a Volvo lookin gay
While Albero thinks I’m a clown
I’m laughing all the way
Balls on the rearview swing
drinking booze tonight
What fun it is to laugh and sing
A drinking song tonight

Oh, Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo lookin gay
Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo lookin gay

A day or two ago
I thought I'd take a ride
to the Annual Red Cross Luncheon
And soon it was very obvious
No one was seated by my side
Albero’s Lookin at me Like I must be a skank
Humiliated I ran the hell out of there And headed for Matt’s bank

Oh, Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo lookin gay
Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo lookin gay

Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo looin gay
Dinglebarrie, Dinglebarrie
Dingle all the way
Oh, what fun it is to drink and drive
In a Volvo lookin gay"

Sent in by an anonymous commenter.

SALISBURY CITY EMPLOYEES MAY GET XMAS GIFT

Employees of the City of Salisbury may receive another paid holiday this year on Dec. 26 if the City Council approves it at tonight’s meeting. Now before you call anyone who opposes this mean-spirited, consider that the administration has often indicated that the City staff can’t handle the its workload – for example:

The audit once again is late despite the fact that the City is paying for extra bookkeeping/accounting services in the Finance Department.
At tonight’s meeting the Council will also consider a policy to outsource development plan reviews because the Public Works Department can’t handle them expeditiously.
Few non-governmental employees in Salisbury have the salary-benefit package that the City provides for its personnel, nor the job security in these uncertain times.

How much overtime pay will be incurred if December 26 is declared to be a holiday for City employees is unknown.

Warning from Pakistan

WARNING FROM PAKISTAN

This morning, from a cave somewhere deep in Pakistan, the Taliban Minister of Migration, Mohammed Omar, warned the United States that if military actions against Iraq continues, Taliban authorities are fully prepared to cut off America's supply of convenience store managers and possibly even Motel 6 clerks.

If this action does not yield sufficient results, cab drivers will be next, followed by Dell and AOL customer service reps.

Finally, if all else fails, they have threatened to send us NO more candidates for President of the United States!

It's gonna get ugly!!!

'Don't Drive At More Than 15mph'

Incredibe safety warning over new vehicles that wasn't given to rescue crews

Dec 7 2008 By Charles Lavery

FIRE chiefs failed to tell emergency crews of warnings that a £5million new fleet of vehicles was unsafe.

Safety experts delivered two separate warnings that the new Aerial Rescue Platforms should not be driven round corners at more than 15mph.

But brigade chiefs rejected the verdict on the 12 new vehicles - and did not pass on the warnings.

Independent firm Incinalysis gave the damning verdict after a prototype ARP rolled over at 17mph. They twice wrote to brigade solicitor Kay Pitt issuing warnings about the fleet on May 28 and June 4 last year.

But unions say the brigade's drivers and staff were never told about the suggested speed restriction.

The Fire Brigades Union said: "We are extremely concerned that a public service can with-hold information that not only put at risk the lives of our members but also those of the public.

"Someone must answer to this and be held accountable. To this end we are taking legal advice and will react accordingly when that advice is received."

The brigade - led by chief fire officer Brian Sweeney - bought 12 of the vehicles at a combined cost of just over £5million.

The two-in-one appliances have the capacity to fight fires and rescue people trapped in high places.

But a prototype based at Hamilton fire station rolled over on one of its first jobs last year.

Because of the doubts over their safety, the ARP vehicles have been renamed CRAP by some firefighters.

The crash, in which six firefighters were hurt, happened at the Bothwell Bridge mini roundabout in Lanarkshire on May 20, 2007. The driver was charged with careless driving but no further proceedings were taken.

He is still off work after the incident.

A brigade source said the Incinalysis warning was only discovered by firefighters and unions last month when it was brought to the attention of an unrelated industrial tribunal.

The source added: "There is understandable anger across the place."

In a letter passed to the Sunday Mail, Incinalysis investigator Jack Marshall said: "The recommendation (of the 15mph limit) is not made lightly and I fully realise it may cause operational problems and concerns.

"I am also well aware that in-house protocols will have to be met and respected but having been instructed to investigate the accident involving this appliance I am obligated to provide best advice."

A submission to the tribunal from brigade lawyers said: "The respondent would ask the tribunal to find the reason for not releasing the two letters was due to both a question of interpretation and confidentiality due to ongoing investigations."

A spokesman for Strathclyde Fire & Rescue said: "These letters have not been backed up by any report from Mr Marshall.

"We have received nothing to substantiate his claim that these vehicles should not travel at more than 15mph on corners.

"These appliances have attended 22,000 incidents since their introduction and bring a better rescue ability to the service."

GO HERE for the official article.

New Local Group Looking To Perform!

Band Name: 2nd TIME AROUND
Bill Alexander (keyboards)
Pam Lynch (vocals)

Singing Christmas songs....some standard....some new a great accompaniment to your cocktail/dinner party Pam Lynch was a professional singer and actress after graduating from
college, entertaining from New York to Los Angeles, as well as, Winnipeg Canada to Aruba and Curacao. That career has been on "hold" while she married and became a Mom. Now she'd like to get back to her roots; thus the name 2nd Time Around.

Bill is an accomplished musician, choir conductor and Director of Music at a local church. Bill has played numerous venues from Wilmington to Virginia.

Email Pam plynch2@comcast.net

Memories From World War II

Dec._7_-_Pearl_Harbour_


God Bless America!