Salisbury Mayor James Ireton, Jr. invites you to the Pemberton Manor Harvest Festival, located at 1017 Fairground Drive, on Friday, October 30, 2009 from 5:30 – 8:30.
The Mayor along with other City of Salisbury Departments will be in attendance at this fun filled evening of games, treats, a costume contest, karaoke and much more. In addition to all the fun, staff from Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance will be doing face painting and the Fire Department will be there with fire trucks and fire prevention tips. Also joining the festival will be McGruff from the Police Department. We invite you and your family to come out and show support.
Mayor Ireton states that, “We know that this neighborhood has faced issues in the past. We have dedicated the resources of this government to helping residents live in a safe and secure environment. The steps that Habitat America has taken, coupled with the City of Salisbury efforts, will lead to that safety and security.”
Mark Thompson, a member of the Westside Revitalization Partnerships stated, “The Westside Revitalization Partnership is working with the Mayor to bring positive activities and new energy to the Pemberton Complex. This is a good way for the residents to take back their homes and change the negative and violent atmosphere.
Marti Rowntree, District Manager of Habitat America says, “It is great to have the Mayor, the City Departments and community support, as we make a change in the neighborhood”.
Pemberton Manor would love to thank the following businesses who have donated supplies, food, candy and their services: Papa John’s, Parsons Professional Grounds, Party Etc., Elliott Electric, Five Star Painting, Lollipop & Company, Code 3 Security and Dawn Williams DJ Services.
Ireton isn't stupid. He saw what Fernando did and now he's riding his shirt tail. Great work Fernando. I hope this works out well for all involved.
ReplyDeleteIt should say "Salisbury Mayor Jim Ireton invites you to be robbed at gun point" cause that's what happens on fairground dr!
ReplyDeleteBring you own .357 mag!!
ReplyDeleteWhat did Code 3 Security donate? Protection?
ReplyDeleteYou're on your own with this one mayor. We'll be celebrating halloween in safer areas of the county.
ReplyDeleteI ain't goin' NEAR that place!! Once you're through that gate, there's nowhere to run. If you go, go armed.
ReplyDeleteGreat here are two sex offenders in that area. Have fun Mr. Mayor.
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Why not attend? In order to fight off crime the community needs to come together. Everyone wants to point fingers and complain about how bad Salisbury has become, but no one wants to do anything about it. Now's your chance to do something positive for not only Salisbury but the county. GET OUT AND BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY!!!
ReplyDeleteNo thanks...I don't feel like getting shot this week! Besides...SPD would never catch who did it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to say that this is a bad thing because it will show some much needed authoritative presence in that community, but I will say that it is not a good idea! He is a brave man, I will give him that! Good luck Jim!
ReplyDeleteWTH? Why do this for ppl who are already sucking tax money from the gov? Why put people at risk for fights and armed robbery? It Should be called the Pemberton Manor Homicide Festival. Nothing good comes out of that area. Most of the shootings in Salisbury come back to Fairground Dr. Mayor, you are getting more foolish as the days go. Kerako?!?!?!?! lol what you going to have, Berry Manalow and Wang Chung lol Better bolt down the speakers, put on bullet proof jackets and arm your selves. I bet you will see more SPD patrolling around that event. Hey, will Webster be attending?
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with anon 12:15. The Mayor is trying to bring this city together and everyone wants to pick it apart. Come together people!
ReplyDeleteIreton's gonna dress up as Flava Flav so he'll fit in.
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ReplyDeleteWhy not attend? In order to fight off crime....
12:15 PM
WTF! This isn't fighting crime this is rewarding criminals and freeloaders! Mayor Ireton is that your answer to Help Is On The Way? Why did I waste my vote?
Thank Goodness -- not a week without an Ireton media event!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jim-beau, I won my bet!!!!!
12:22 PM
ReplyDeleteYou go ahead and come together, I'd rather live for another day.
If Chiefy Webster goes and stays the entire time, I'll go too, until then, don't think so.
ReplyDeleteWnag Chung lol Funny. Here are the lyics that will be sang at fairground dr. "everybody got shot tonight." LOL
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the KOOL-AID & ur crack pipe!
ReplyDelete"This neighborhood has had issues in the past . . . " Yeah, the past month, week, yesterday with gangs and shootings. Ireton is only trying to make himself look good. Maybe he should walk around over here after dark and alone.
ReplyDeleteJim don't forget to wear your blue bandanna.
ReplyDelete12:44 WTF! This isn't fighting crime this is rewarding criminals and freeloaders!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, guess the criminals and freeloaders can have all the games and treats they want. Oh yeah don't forget about the face painting....
All neighborhoods need to support each other!!!
Good Luck !! That neighborhood reminds me of a Dave Chappelle skit. 3 a.m. and you got babies selling weed outside.
ReplyDeletePicture this Ireton is out there it is 1 a.m. and he sees a baby standing on the corner. He states "Hey baby what are u doing out here so late are you O.K." The baby replies "Shut up Honkey you hurting business, I'm selling weed " Ireton looks back in total shock and states "Well gimme a dime bag then"
Sorry you know that is funny.
12:15 ... This is NOT Blatimore, lets send their A$$ back to the city & then try to bring the community together. City officials have let drug dealers & 'thugs' take over this small town. Its not even safe to walk around in an upscale neighborhood anymore!
ReplyDelete3:31 Do you know how stupid that sounds. "This is not BALTIMORE, send them back to the city & then try to bring the community together." Instead of passing the buck DO SOMETHING NOW and quit bitching about it. Not only city officials but each and everyone that lives in this area and hasn't become involved in their community has helped criminals succeed.
ReplyDeletethere were forties as far as the eye could see!!!!
ReplyDeleteHeard they've done a little evicting out there. Not sure if it's true. Maybe this is to support the non-criminals. Just because someone is poor doesn't make them a criminal or lazy. A lot of people work, but are still poor.
ReplyDeleteI can't blame you folks for being down on Ireton, but some of these comments are just generally mean.
ive worked in areas like that in the city (some small towns too),and there are a few hard working families...however the majority are working the system and/or are criminals.
ReplyDeletethe managment company needs to be able to enforec the rules,the laws, and the police need to be more active...if they work together their may be a light at the end of the tunnel...but,im glad the community is atleast trying, before the criminal element runs out of room and decides to spread to neighboring communities...
As if weekly gunfights and drug slinging werent enough,theres registered perverts around there too?Great,its not enough we have to put up with them even being on Earth but we have to pay for their public housing too?WTH?
ReplyDeleteThe photo accompanying this post is depressing,place looks like a medium security prison.Sad thing is all the drug dealers will hang around for the free food right at these events,and intimidate the innocent residents with their presence and so nothing is gained.So you think face painting and free hot dogs are going to encourage people to cooperate with the police?Think again!
Salisbury is broken. You cant fix something that is broken into 1,000 bits. Salisbury will never be the same as it was 20 years ago. No new mayor or police chief. The court system is broken as well.
ReplyDeleteTo all you haters out of there it's a shame that you would not come to be a part of the clean up committe. You will be like heros like we will in a few months and everyone will want to live in this community. Ask your grandmom was this a well place at one time. Put love first and hate last.
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