Hmm, It's Time to Sign the Petition and Write the Justices

But beyond the birth certificate issue, there's the matter that Obama traveled to Indonesia, Pakistan, Southern India and Kenya in 1981. He said he went to Indonesia to see his mother. This seemed plausible, except for the fact that his mother returned to Hawaii in August of 1980 to file for a divorce from her second husband, Lolo Soetoro. Unless she went back to pal around with the man she divorced, she wasn't there at the time of Obama's visit.

There's another problem. No record of Obama holding an American passport prior to the one he received once becoming a U.S. senator has been found. If he traveled to Pakistan with an American passport, he wouldn't have been allowed in – since Pakistan was in turmoil in 1981 and under martial law. It was also on the State Department's travel ban list for U.S. citizens.

If he couldn't get into Pakistan with a U.S. passport, perhaps he went there with an Indonesian passport. But the only way you can get one of those is if you are an Indonesian citizen.

That's quite possible since under Indonesian law, when a male acknowledges a child as his son, it deems the son – in this case Obama – to be an Indonesian state citizen, which was also recorded by Obama's school record.

So, if he didn't go to Indonesia in 1981 to visit mom (who had returned to Hawaii by then), might it have something to do with the fact that Indonesian passports expire every five years and it was time for renewal?

Why does that matter?

If Obama would have been a U.S. citizen, 8 USC §1481(a)(2) provides loss of nationality by native born citizens upon "taking an oath or making an affirmation or other formal declaration of allegiance to a foreign state ... after having attained the age of eighteen years," in violation of 8 U.S.C. §1401(a)(1). Simply put, since Indonesia did not allow for dual citizenship, if Obama got that passport in 1981, when he was 20 years old, he effectively renounced any U.S. citizenship he may have had.

So, if the experts are right, Obama forged a Certification of Live Birth to fool America. In addition to the automatic Indonesian citizenship granted to a child acknowledged as a "son" by an Indonesian male citizen, and the Indonesian citizenship listed in Obama's school records, Obama then traveled to a place where Americans weren't allowed to go, but citizens of Indonesia were. If he obtained an Indonesian passport on his trip in 1981, he effectively renounced any American citizenship he may have had and cannot serve as president (or "rule" as president, as members of his campaign have stated). These are serious questions that must have answers.

If Obama gets into office without verification that he has met the requirements of the U.S. Constitution, if you care about life, liberty or the family, you're going to have to make hundreds of calls to try and fight an agenda that seeks to silence you.

There is a way to help prevent this. Our founders sacrificed their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. I'm asking you to do three things.

1. Fast and pray for all the hidden things to come to light.

2. Call the Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee – in their district offices while they're home this week for Thanksgiving. Ask them to "Please hold congressional hearings to investigate whether Barack Obama meets the basic constitutional requirements for the highest office of the land."

3. Write a letter to the nine Justices of the United States Supreme Court (names are listed below) and put them in a FedEx (or other overnight) envelope to:

U.S. Supreme Court
1 First Street, N.E
Washington, D.C. 20543

Our Constitution matters and defending it is going to take an outcry from the public. The electors vote on Dec. 15. The numbers are below and your immediate action is critically needed right now. Do it before defending our liberties costs a lot more than making some phone calls and writing a few letters.

The Republican House Judiciary members: Call them at 202-225-3121, AND most importantly reach them in their district offices:

Lamar Smith (Texas), ranking member, critical in any hearings: 512-306-0439 Austin, 830-896-0154 Kerrville, and 210-821-5024 San Antonio.

James Sensenbrenner (Wisconsin) 800-242-1119 or 262-784-1111 Brookfield

Howard Coble (North Carolina) 336-333-5005 Greensboro, 336-626-3060 Asheboro, 336-886-5106 High Point, 226-229-0159 Graham, 704-209-0426 Granite Quarry

Elton Gallegly (California) 800-423-0023 or 805-497-2224 Thousand Oaks, 805-686-2525 Solvang

Bob Goodlatte (Virginia) 540-432-2391 Harrisonburg, 434-845-8306 Lynchburg, 540-857-2672 Roanoke, and 540-885-3861 Staunton

Steve Chabot (Ohio) 513-684-2723 Cincinnati

Dan Lungren (California) 916-859-9906 Gold River

Chris Cannon (Utah) 800-571-2971 Provo, 801-569-5125 West Jordan

Ric Keller (Florida) 407-872-1962 Orlando, 888-642-1211 Eustis, 888-642-1211 Ocala

Darrell Issa (California) 951-693-2447 Temecula, 760-599-5000 San Diego

Mike Pence (Indiana) 765-640-2919 Anderson, 765-962-2883 Richmond, 765-747-5566 Muncie

Randy Forbes (Virginia) 757-382-0080 Chesapeake, 804-526-4969 Colonial Heights, 434-634-5575 Emporia

Steve King (Iowa) 641-782-2495 Creston, 712-580-7754 Spencer, 712-325-1404 Council Bluffs, 712-224-4692 Sioux City, 712-732-4197 Storm Lake

Tom Feeney (Florida) 386-756-9798 Port Orange, 407-208-1106 Orlando, 321-264-6113 Titusville

Trent Franks (Arizona) 623-776-7911 Glendale

Louie Gohmert (Texas) 866-535-6302 Lufkin/Marshall/Nagadoches, 903-236-8597 Longview, 903-561-6349 Tyler

Jim Jordan (Ohio) 419-522-5757 Mansfield, 419-999-6455 Lima, 419-423-3210 Findlay

Supreme Court Justices

Chief Justice John Roberts

Associate Justices:

Samuel A. Alito
Clarence Thomas
Antonin Scalia
Anthony M. Kennedy
David H. Souter
John Paul Stevens
Stephen G. Breyer
Ruth Bader Ginsberg

How important is the Constitution to you? Forward this to all you know.

Be sure to sign the petition demanding evidence of Barack Obama's constitutional qualifications.

Just How Many Increases Can Salisbury Taxpayers Take?

It has recently been released the City of Salisbury Public Works wants to improve their water and sewer infrastructure in the amount of an additional $85,000,000.00 .

They also are talking about a 43% increase in their rates this year or very early into the new year.

While everyone saw the economy folding over the past three years, the Mayor, (Barrie Tilghman) continued to present packages to the Council that cost taxpayers millions of dollars, hence the new Fire Station 16 and even new Fire Trucks that weren't necessary.

It's bad enough they spent more than $80,000,000.00 on a new Waste Water Treatment Plant that might not be able to handle the volume the City currently needs, now they want another $80,000,000.00+ for larger lines because the system they created can't handle what's being delivered.

It's the typical Government style of screwing the Public. Oh look, we have a brand new WWTP but we FORGOT to tell you that once it's done we'll need to spend another $80 mil to make it work. Once you're tied in there's no turning back.

This is why you need true business people in Office. I'll just wait until the election is over and decide if I want to keep doing this any more. IF the public doesn't get out there and make changes, I'm outta here, seriously.

I look at Ocean City demanding every Department Head cut their budget like there's no tomorrow and Barrie Tilghman and Gary Comegys just keep spending. No one wants to buy and build in the City any more, (as I mentioned Monday night at the City Council Meeting). We'll see what happens in time but think about it. Are YOU spending MORE at home right now or are you cutting back in every possible way? The Country IS in FACT going bankrupt and admits they're simply printing new money for yet ANOTHER false economy. Why aren't you people demanding this STOP?

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On November 21, 2008 at approximately 4:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Fairground Drive and observed two (2) subjects located in a parked vehicle. The officers approached the vehicle and detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The suspects were checked and the below listed suspect was found to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. The suspect was removed from the vehicle and as he was removed attempted to hide a bag. The bag was recovered and found to contain a quantity of suspected marijuana.

ARRESTED: Eric Lamont James, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800042897

On November 22, 2008 at approximately 4:08 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Super Giant food store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by store employees that the below listed suspects had been observed attempting to take food from the store without making any attempts at payment. The food items were recovered.

ARREST #1: 14 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland
ARREST #2: 14 year old juvenile Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES (both): Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Both subjects released to their guardians CC # 200800043011

On November 23, 2008 at approximately 12:12 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Walmart Department Store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by store security that the below listed suspect had been observed by employees taking property from the store without making any attempts at making payment. The items were recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED: 17 year old juvenile Sharptown, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to parent CC # 200800043091

On November 23, 2008 at approximately 3:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Super Fresh food store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, the officers were advised by store employees that the below listed suspect had been observed by employees attempting to take property from the store without making any attempts at making payment. The property was recovered and returned to the store.

ARRESTED: Jose (nmn) Louis, 43 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800043101

Ms Mayers "My Space Page"

This is Ms Mayers "my space" page http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=59247231

Some observations

- First of all, her picture must be from 15 years ago (blond and youngish).
- All of her MySpace contacts are kids, many of the young females profess their love for her as if she was the leader of some girly girl cult.
- Part of her pathology may be that she sees herself as a young blond adolescent boy magnet.

PLEASE Read This Post

In 2006 a nine-year-old girl was held down in the cubby of a Seaford church while an eight-year-old sexually assaulted her.

The eight-year-old pled guilty to lesser charges in exchange for testimony against his older accomplice.

In the end the accomplice was found innocent after the judge cited too
many "inconsistencies in the testimonies" of the eight-year-old.

One teen went free the eight-year-old was registered as a tier two sex offender.

Throughout the years the victim has been through counseling, but her mother says has never and believes will never fully recover from the terrifying attack.

Yesterday morning the victim's father left for work, but never returned.

And then the phone call.

His car was found running in the parking lot of a Dunkin Donuts with him dead inside of it.

An autopsy is being performed in Baltimore, Maryland, but the family says after that they have no way of getting his body.

The mother has no money for a funeral and because the kids did not get to say goodbye she desperately wants a viewing for them.

A fund has been set up in their name to help pay for a viewing and cremation.

The mother asked her story to be told in the hopes that her daughter could say goodbye properly to one of the only men she has ever and may ever love and trust.

If you would like to donate:

PNC Bank In Seaford
c/o John Rollins Memorial Fund
1200 Stein Hwy.
Seaford, DE. 19973
302-629-5000

Thank You for your consideration.

FREE Durable Medical Equipment

Joe,

I have a quantity of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) that I've been trying to donate to a non-profit organization. The list includes 2 hospital beds (for home use) Walkers, Canes, Bedside Commodes, Shower Chairs and the like. The equipment is worth close to $10,000. I've tried the MS Society but they didn't want to take the time and effort to pick it up. My wife has MS so they were my first choice. I've sent an email to Coastal Hospice and they didn't even bother to answer.

All I'm looking for is to GIVE this stuff to a non-profit so that I may benefit from the tax deduction and they can benefit by helping those that need this equipment.

As the Number 1 source of news on DelMarVa, I'm hoping you can get the word out. I can be reached at: Theobald@aol.com

Thanks!

Craig Theobald
Ironshire, MD (OK... Berlin, MD.)

Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition From Congressional Motors

It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special odd-numbered Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at your back and a road ahead meandering with possibilities. The kind of feeling you get behind the wheel of the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition from Congressional Motors.

All new for 2012, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition is the mandatory American car so advanced it took $100 billion and an entire Congress to design it. We started with same reliable 7-way hybrid ethanol-biodeisel-electric-clean
coal-wind-solar-pedal power plant behind the base model Pelosi, but packed it with extra oomph and the sassy styling pizazz that tells the world that 1974 Detroit is
back again -- with a vengeance.

We've subsidized the features you want and taxed away the rest. With its advanced Al Gore-designed V-3 under the hood pumping out 22.5 thumping, carbon-neutral ponies of Detroit muscle, you'll never be late for the Disco or the Day Labor Shelter. Engage the pedal drive or strap on the optional jumbo mizzenmast, and the GTxi SS/Rt Sport Edition easily exceeds 2016 CAFE mileage standards. At an estimated 268 MPG, that's a savings of nearly $1800 per week in fuel cost over the 2011 Pelosi.

Even with increased performance we didn't skimp on safety. With 11-point passenger racing harnesses, 15-way airbags, and mandatory hockey helmet, you'll have the security knowing that you could survive a 45 MPH collision even if the GTxi SS/Rt were capable of that kind of illegal speed.

But the changes don't stop there. Sporty mag-style hubcaps and an all-new aggressive wedge shape designed by CM's Chief Stylist Ted Kennedy slices through the wind like an omnibus spending bill. It even features an airtight undercarriage to keep you and a passenger afloat up to 15 minutes -- even in the choppy waters of a Cap Cod inlet.
Available a rainbow of color choices to match any wardrobe, from Harvest Avocado to French Mustard.

Inside, a luxurious all-velour interior designed by Barney Frank features thoughtful appointments like in-dash condom dispenser and detachable vibrating shift knob. A special high capacity hatchback holds up to 300 aluminum cans, meaning fewer trips to the redemption center. And the standard 3 speaker Fairness ActoPhonic FM low-band sound system means you'll never miss a segment of NPR again.

Best of all, the Pelosi GTxi SS/Rt is made right here in the U.S.A. by fully card-checked unionized workers and

Thanksgiving

One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live.

They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.

On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?'

'It was great, Dad.'

'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked.

'Oh yeah,' said the son.

'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father.

The son answered:

'I saw that we have one dog and they had four.

We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end.

We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night.

Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon.

We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight.

We have servants who serve us, but they serve others.

We buy our food, but they grow theirs.

We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.'

The boy's father was speechless.

Then his son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.'

Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!

Today is . . . Tie One On Day

Today is Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Today is "Tie One On Day."

Yes, I thought the same thing, it's a day to drink and be merry . . . but it isn't.

Tie One On Day celebrates the humble apron and the spirit of women of
earlier generations who donned the universal symbol of home, family and mothering as
the uniform of their daily wardrobe and helped make America the great country it is
today.

On the eve of Thanksgiving, wrap a loaf of bread in an apron and tuck a prayer or
note of hope in the pocket. Tie One On...an apron of course, and deliver the wrapped
bread to someone without bounty and in need.

NEWSFLASH: OBAMA Birth Certificate Found = Controversy Settled

The controversy surrounding President elect Obama needs to end before inaguration day.

There has been a lot of talk about President Elect Barack H. Obama's birth certificate and eligibility to run for office.

This video puts the entire issue to bed once and for all.

A reader who commented on yesterdays post on the subject pointed us to another website which has a copy of a birth announcement in the Honolulu Advertiser from Sunday August 13, 1961.

In fact, the conspiracy would need to be even deeper than our colleagues realized. In late July, a researcher looking to dig up dirt on Obama instead found a birth announcement that had been published in the Honolulu Advertiser on Sunday, Aug. 13, 1961:

The announcement was posted by a pro-Hillary Clinton blogger who grudgingly concluded that Obama "likely" was born Aug. 4, 1961 in Honolulu.

Of course, it's distantly possible that Obama's grandparents may have planted the announcement just in case their grandson needed to prove his U.S. citizenship in order to run for president someday. We suggest that those who choose to go down that path should first equip themselves with a high-quality tinfoil hat.

Now that the Irish birth video has surfaced what are Americans supposed to think?

Important Post

I have an important Post coming up just before 9:00 AM. Please keep your eyes open for it as I believe it will touch every one's heart and I do mean every one. Thank You!

A Thing Of Beauty

How Big Is WalMart

1 . At Wal-Mart, Americans spend $36,000,000 every hour of every day.

2 . This works out to $20,928 profit every minute!

3. Wal-Mart will sell more from January 1 to St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) than Target sells all year.

4. Wal-Mart is bigger than Home Depot + Kroger + Target + Sears + Costco + K-Mart combined.

5. Wal-Mart employs 1.6 million people and is the largest private employer. And most can't speak English

6. Wal-Mart is the largest company in the history of the World.

7. Wal-Mart now sells more food than Kroger & Safeway combined, and keep in mind they did this in only 15 years.

8. During this same perio d, 31 Supermarket chains sought bankruptcy (including Winn-Dixie).

9. Wal-Mart now sells more food than any other store in the world.

10. Wal-Mart has approx 3,900 stores in the USA of which 1,906 are SuperCenters;
this is 1,000 more than it had 5 years ago.

11. This year, 7.2 billion different purchasing experiences will occur
at a Wal-Mart store. (Earth's population is approximately 6.5 billion.)

12. 90% of all Americans live within 15 miles of a Wal-Mart

13. Let Wal Mart bail out Wall Street

Cat Country Iraq Baskets

I just wanted to personally thank everyone at Cat Country Radio and RedNeckBaskets.com.

They were running a contest that awarded 5 servicemen/women a 17 lb. basket full of goodies that cost around $100 each. You had to send (email) in a 150 word essay explaining why this person should win this. My son was fortunate enough to be one of the five chosen. He knows nothing about this and will be surprised as hell when this gets to him before Christmas.

I just wanted them to know that I appreciate them for the opportunity to share my feelings about my son not being home for the first time for the holidays. I am sure the other four that will be receiving this will feel the same. Thank you again Cat Country and RedNeck Baskets

Sincerely,

Laurie B.

America Headed for Breakup?

A few weeks ago I gave a historical account about how the eastern shore of Maryland had attempted a secession move from the western shore. Remember how I pointed out that the Delaware legislature unanimously gave their consent to have us unite under their umbrella.

And then more recently, again, Lowell Stoltzfus sponsored State legislation for secession in an attempt to have us decide our own fate through self-determination. Don't think this is something that was just conjured-up on a whim. It holds validity. Joe has repeated pointed out on this very blog the vast disparity in DE Real Estate property taxes verses Maryland not to mention the sales tax issue. And I can tell you first hand that I hear about these issues from my own customers on a daily basis.

Well tonight, Glen Beck will have a special on how our fellow countrymen view the prospect of a severed States. Texas never wanted to become part of our Union and that view is held widely even up to this very day.

Could Maryland's eastern shore be the very first State to declare its independence? Rifts are growing in California whereby Governor Schwarzenegger wants more of the Federal pie. So also in New York. And even here on the eastern shore when I ask the Comptroller's office for a formula to show how much of the sales tax collections are being returned back into our locality - Wicomico - they say it is also often requested from other jurisdictions . . .but nothing is ever provided to give an accurate accounting. Instead, tensions continue to mount.

On Today's Glen Beck Program Is America headed for a breakup? A Russian analyst has predicted that the United States will decline and divide into separate parts, according to the Drudge Report. Glenn has talked about the rising disenfranchisement in the country and how states aren't necessarily bound to stick around -- is it possible for states to start bailing? Glenn shows how he thinks the new country will look in this amazing illustration. Read the transcript.

What Every Child Should Know About Thanksgiving

Follow the link below to view a wonderful Thanksgiving message from Newt Gingrich.

Happy Thanksgiving from my family and I to you and your family!


What Every Child Should Know About Thanksgiving - HUMAN EVENTS

BREAKING NEWS: Murder Suspect Captured

PRESS RELEASE
INCIDENT:
Capture of Wanted Subject

DATE:
November 25, 2008

LOCATION:
Selbyville, DE

NARRATIVE:

On November 24, 2008, Selbyville Police Department, acting on information from Wicomico Bureau of Investigation and Maryland State Police Somerset Barrack, located and arrested Tyrone Thomas Conway, Jr., 34 years of age at approximately 0930 hours at the Mountaire Plant employee parking lot. Conway was wanted on attempted first degree murder and related charges for an stabbing incident that occurred on Booth Street, Salisbury MD on November 21, 2008. Conway waived extradition and was transported by Wicomico Bureau of Investigation and Maryland State Police investigators to Wicomico County Detention Center where he is being held without bond.

Anyone with additional information on the above crime is asked to call the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation at 410-548-4898 or if you wish to remain anonymous and would like a reward for the information, call Crimes Solvers at 410-548-1776.

SUSPECTS*: Tyrone Thomas Conway, Jr., 34 years of age, Booth Street, Salisbury, MD

CHARGES:
Attempted First Degree Murder and related charges

DISPOSITION:
Held without bond at WCDC

INVESTIGATING DETECTIVE
TFC S. Peters

RELEASE AUTHORITY Sgt. Wendlandt

DATE: November 25, 2008

Motor Vehicle Wreck At Salisbury Mall

"Look, 2 police, 2 ambulances, 1 fire truck to take care of a 2 car accident at
the mall. Only 1 person taken in ambulance.

Sorry or the low quality cell phone pic"

Unsolved Mystery; Obama's Birth Certificate... The Saga Continues

This is posted for the PHD and all the others who continue to question why "the right wing racists" continue to ask questions about the President Elects failure to produce documents.

Every American should be proud of the accomplishments of Senator Obama in being elected by an overwhelming majority to the highest office in the land.

This accomplishment is being tarnished by his refusal to provide his birth certificate, proof that he did not give up his American citizenship to attend Indonesian Schools (which only allowed Indonesian Citizens) and copies of his College records to see if he was enrolled as a US Citizen or an Indonesian citizen.

Allan Keyes, a black man who ran for President is suing in the State of California for Senator Obama to produce these documents, so its not an issue of race, its an issue of honor.

The people simply want the answers to the man so can be given the honor and respect due as President of the United States of America.

Would You Be Interested In Joining As A Member Of Double Mills?

The cost to join as a new member is $15 per person and $25 per couple.

AND if anyone is interested.....

There is a meeting tonight at the Adkins Historical Complex in Mardela (across from the ball park) at 7pm.

Fo Shizzle...Air Force One 2009

You Wanted PROOF, Here's PROOF!

Click on images to enlarge. Some of you may have to print these documents to read them. However, this is graphic details of Mrs. Mayers wrong doings. Now, for ALL of those people defending her and or the School, perhaps you'll think twice the next time you want to challenge us.

Some words of wisdom

- Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant.

- The next time you feel like complaining, remember: Your garbage disposal probably eats better than 30% of hungry people in this world.

- Ever notice that the people who spend money on beer, cigarettes and lottery tickets are always complaining that they are broke and not feeling well?

- No one listens until you make a mistake.

- Beware of the toes you step on today. Those toes could be attached to the ass you may have to kiss tomorrow.

- Despite the cost of living, it remains very popular.

New White House Puppy

PAC-14 and Global Warming – Part II

It never ceases to amaze me.  People on the left seem to think that all they have to do is change the wording a little bit and the stupid masses (that's you and me) will just fall in line like so many sheep.  This is exactly what Mike Goodson, Mike Pretl and the rest of the wannabe PAC-14 pirates are attempting right now.

In a conversation I had just last week with one of this merry little gang I was actually told that THEIR approach -

handing PAC-14 over to a largely self-appointed, self-perpetuating, and wholly unaccountable group

is the CONSERVATIVE approach to managing PAC-14.  I'm still laughing.

Their argument goes something like this:

Allowing the Wicomico County Council and the Mayor of Salisbury (with confirmation by the city council) to appoint the PAC-14 board is equivalent to government control.  Such government control will inevitably lead to CENSORSHIP and politicization of PAC-14's content.  Only governance by a COMMUNITY board will assure that THE PEOPLE maintain control.

I'll admit that the argument sounds great.  There is not one ounce of truth to it, but it sounds great.

Read More ...

Help Pass The Ammunition Accountability Act????

Joe,

this didn't take long now did it. The democrats just aren't going to leave well enough alone. Now they want to confiscate our ammo.

http://ammunitionaccountability.org/Legislation.htm

Scary stuff coming down tne pike. Maryland has to shoot this down.

The 2008 Legislative session has begun, and the Ammunition Accountability Act is being introduced across the country. Below is a summary of legislation that has been introduced throughout the United States. To view the bills' status click on the link above to the individual bills.

Nine Establishments Fail Wicomico County Alcohol Task Force Compliance

"Joe,

Gordo's Exxon Busted!

Nine places fail alcohol check

SALISBURY -- Nine places failed a Wicomico County Alcohol Task Force compliance check Thursday. Officials said 39 licensed establishments were checked, and nine had failed, including:

Tiger Mart, 2403 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury."

Another Viewpoint on the Obama Birth Certificate Debate

There has been a lot of activity from people who are claiming that President Elect Obama has provided PROOF of eligablilty to run for president in the form of a valid birth certificate.

The debate has brought too much controversy and it should end.

The debate should end by Obama coming clean and producing the documents to show he did not give up his citizenship while living abroad Indonesia as an Indonesian Citizen.

The President elect needs to open his records from Harvard to prove that his enrollment was as an American citizen, not a foreign student.



Did Obama give up his American citizenship by going to schools that only allowed Indonesian citizens?

To those on both sides: Please watch the video before ranting

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Possession of marijuana
Date of Incident: 21 November 2008
Location: 500 block of N. Curlew Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Keith Lanell Booker, 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 November 2008 at 1:08 PM, a Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Keith Booker for a traffic violation in the 500 block of N. Curlew Road in Salisbury. During the traffic stop, the deputy discovered that Booker had thrown a baggie containing marijuana out the passenger side window in an attempt to keep the deputy from locating it.

Booker was arrested and 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, Booker was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.

Charges:
Possession of Marijuana

Incident: Assault 1st Degree
Date of Incident: 23 November 2008
Location: 6100 block of Rockawalkin Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: John Francis Thomas, 26, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 23 November 2008 at 12:26AM, deputies responded to a residence in the 6100 block of Rockawalkin Road for a reported altercation between the residents. The complainant reported that John Thomas was walking around inside the residence, brandishing a loaded .44 magnum handgun while intoxicated. The caller further added that Thomas discharged the handgun inside the residence and that the caller feared for her safety. Upon the arrival of the deputies they made contact with both residents and recovered the handgun that Thomas had fired. At the conclusion of the investigation by the deputies, he was arrested.

Thomas was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Thomas was detained in the Wicomico County Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.

Charges:

Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment

Incident: Assault 2nd Degree
Date of Incident: 23 November 2008
Location: 1000 block of Chippewa Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect:
1. Linda M. Milbourne, 59, Salisbury, MD
2. Luther E. Milbourne, 60, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 23 November 2008 at 4:21 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation inside a residence in the 1000 block of Chippewa Blvd. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the two residents, Linda Milbourne and Luther Milbourne had been involved in an argument that escalated into a physical confrontation. Both parties informed the deputies that they were assaulted by the other party and both had injuries that corroborated their accounts. Based on the deputy’s investigation and the signs of injuries, both subjects were arrested.

Both were transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, both were detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges:

Assault 2nd Degree

A Thing Of Beauty

Fox News Responds

In response to Obama's complaint that FOX News doesn't show enough Black and Hispanic people on their network, FOX has announced that they will now air " America's Most Wanted" TWICE a week.

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Advise on Obama

This Week's DVD releases 11/25/2008

This weeks' major DVD releases feature astrochimps,superheroes and Santa's black-sheep brother.Many of us working people will be enjoying a 5 day weekend,which leaves plenty of time for movie viewing.If you are like me, you would rather stay home in front of the TV on Black Friday than venture out into the mayhem anyhow!

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Major Releases

• "Hancock"-92 minutes,PG-13,widescreen,stars Will Smith,2 disc dvd and blu-ray,unrated version on DVD

• "Space Chimps"-88 minutes,rated G,widescreen,animated

• "Fred Claus"-116 minutes,rated PG,widescreen,stars Vince Vaughn and Paul Giamatti

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Other movies released on DVD this week

• "George Carlin:It's Bad for Ya"
• "Meet Dave"-science fiction comedy flick stars Eddie Murphy-widescreen,also on blu-ray
• "Beautiful Ohio"-widescreen
• "Lady with the Dog"(1959)-subtitles
• "The Spy Who Came in from the Cold "(1965) - Criterion Collection-2 disc dvd set
• "Still Life "-w/ theatrical trailer
• "Chungking Express "(1994) - Criterion Collection- widescreen
• "Madhouse"
• "Mark of Cain"
• "Pink Panther:The Ultimate Collection"
• "Superman:Doomsday"
• "The Town That Banned Christmas"

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TV on DVD

• "Beverly Hills 90210 Season Six"
• "Gomer Pyle,USMC The Final Season"
• "The Big Easy Season Two"
• "A Colbert Christmas:The Greatest Gift of All"(Comedy Central Special)
• "Freaks & Geeks:Yearbook Edition"
• The Mod Squad,The Second Season,Volume One"

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Music on DVD

• "Rush - Snakes & Arrows Live "-3 disc dvd set,also on blu-ray
• "Elton John - Tantrums and Tiaras "
• "Daryl and John Oates - Live at the Troubadour"-Also on blu-ray

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Previous releases NEW on BLU-RAY

• "Jarhead"-starring Jamie Foxx
• "The Kingdom"

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That's about it for this week!Remember, as you start your holiday shopping, movies make great gifts!

Condos On Poo River Takes A $4,000,000.00 Loss

While the Who's Who of Salisbury gathered at the Old Downtown Court House, bidders were few and far between. Actually, there was only ONE! The Bank bought back their $6+ million dollar property for $2,400,000.00 and the strangest part about it was the two Bank Employees, (from the same Bank) were bidding against one and other. It started off at $1,500,000.00 and they brought their own bidding to the closing price. I'm told there's more than $6,000,000.00 invested into the property.

When I arrived I thought, in this economy, what the heck are all these people thinking. Instead, not one of them raised their hand in interest and that includes myself. The word around the Court House was, Barrie Tilghman could force any one of us to tear down the current construction and really screw anyone purchasing it. Therefore, NO ONE BID! There were more than 50 people there allegedly interested in bidding.

That's one hell of a reputation for a Mayor when everyone is so afraid of her that they won't reinvest back into the community in fear she could turn at any moment. It's time for some new leadership Folks and even the thought of Gary Comegys as Mayor brought on the comments, it's nothing but more of the same.

Not one person felt tat property was worth $1,500,000.00 other than the Bank. That's scary! Oh well, when you've got a reputation of Poo River, what can I say.

Let's clear this up once and for all.

Obama's birth certificate is being held safely in a vault next to Elvis' house in the Tennessee mountains, where Bigfoot stands guard.

The Loch Ness Monster lives in the king's enormous guitar-shaped swimming pool, next to the pool house, where Jimmy Hoffa likes to crash when coming by to visit "OJ's real killers."

You people are all crackheads.
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Posted in response to Pastor Mannings request that President Elect Obama produce his birth certificate.

No Arson Conviction for Dough Roller Fire

No arson conviction in Dough Roller fire
Staff Report • November 24, 2008 from www.delmarvanow.com

OCEAN CITY — Prosecutors dropped the most serious charges they had in store for a man arrested on accusations that he'd started a fire that burned the Dough Roller restaurant on the Boardwalk.

The defendant, Gregory W. Wallace Kern, 48, of Ocean City, left court Monday morning without any more time in jail awaiting him. He accepted a deal with prosecutors to enter an Alford plea to reckless endangerment, and was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment.

But a District Court judge suspended most of that sentence, crediting Kern with spending 119 days in jail awaiting trial and setting him free Monday morning. In return for the Alford plea, prosecutors dropped four more serious charges against Kern, including arson, saying they had not assembled strong enough evidence against Kern to proceed with the remaining charges.An Alford plea is not an admission of guilt by a defendant, but is an acknowledgment that prosecutors have evidence that would likely convict someone of a certain charge.

Previously, a Worcester County grand jury had indicted Kern on two counts of first-degree arson for the apartments above the businesses and two counts of second-degree arson for the fire at the businesses.

The charges carred a total maximum penalty of 105 years in prison and fines of $165,000.More than 100 firefighters from 22 fire companies battled the March 30 inferno at the Boardwalk and South Division Street. The restaurant is currently being rebuilt on the same site.

Records Retention And Request For Your Support

The City is proposing a new records retention program that will destroy records older than one year involving zoning and neighborhood services. These records would include the history of non-conforming records that may allow us to determine the status of and fight properties that have been illegally converted into multi-unit rentals and where the multi-unit rentals have been renovated to add units without property zoning permits, etc. This plan would also destroy records related to rental registrations, and property inspections that could be used to fight blight and slumlords.

Davis Ruark recently used 22 year old records in a conviction. Community Associations are also using these records to fight blight and the continual illegal expansion of rentals.

The Crime Task Force unanimously voted against the current proposal and sought a resolution to stop this record destruction - posted on the Crime Task Force Website at http://salisburycrime.blogspot.com/

At the last council meeting, Terry Cohen made the following motion: "To be responsive to the concerns of the Mayor’s Crime Task Force, Ms. Cohen moved that a temporary moratorium be placed on the destruction of any City records related to the history of property use and compliance of properties until the Mayor’s Crime Task Force completes its work and the City Council further discusses and adopts the Records Retention Policy and its accompanying departmental schedules. Mrs. Campbell seconded, but the motion failed to pass." Mrs. Campbell and Ms. Cohen voted aye. Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Comegys voted nay. (Note: Mayor Tilghman acknowledged that she would instruct the department heads to not destroy the records until the retention issue had been resolved.)

If you or anyone you know is interested and able to go to tonight's council meeting, it would be good to make your concerns known for the record. It would also be good to attend the December lst Working Session where this item is on the agenda. If enough people show up and echo concern for preserving records from all departments until we can determine where the duplicates are, where the ones that can be achieved electronically are, and develop a policy that will allow for permanent, easy access without overwhelming demands on space, the records can be saved. The mayor has indicated that regardless of the policy change the records will not be destroyed. Passing the resolution would ensure that.

Thank you.

Concerned Citizen
Carol Smith

The record retention schedules for each department can be viewed at
www.onyoursideSBY.blogspot.com by going to the right margin and selecting the Nov. 3rd work session briefing book starting with page 35 of the document (be patient...it is a large file). In addition to the concerns raised by the task force, there are also issues related to
records in many other departments.

Death Row

According to wikipedia, here's the definition of death row:

Death row is a term that refers to the section of a prison that houses individuals awaiting execution. It is also used to refer to the state of awaiting execution, even in places where a special section of a prison does not exist ("being on death row").

After individuals are found guilty of an offense and sentenced to execution, they will remain on death row while following an appeals procedure, if they so choose, and then until there is a convenient time for execution. Due to the lengthy, expensive and time consuming appeals procedure that must be followed in the United States before an execution can be carried out, prisoners may wait years before execution; nearly a quarter of deaths on death row in the U.S. are in fact of natural causes.

As of 2008, there were 3,263 prisoners awaiting execution in the United States. Also as of 2008, the longest-serving prisoner on death row in the U.S.A. (who has been executed) was Jack Alderman who served over 33 years. He was executed in 2008.

State of Maryland: New Study Reveals Maryland Pays $37 Million for One Execution. A new study released by the Urban Institute on March 6, 2008 found that Maryland taxpayers have paid at least $37.2 million for each of the state’s five executions since 1978 when the state reenacted the death penalty. (“Death penalty costs MD more than life term" by Jennifer McMenamin.

A Comment Worthy Of A Post

"I am not a city officer. Say what you want but these guys are kicking some criminal ass. I have 22 years in else where. With the verbal beating they take over thier boss and being understaffed. I think they are doing what they can. I say let the Sheriff's office take over the entire county. The duplications of tax revenue and services in general are ridiculous. The mayor can not tell a Sheriff what to do HMMM that would take care of that right off the bat. SPD keep your heads up and keep kicking butt. I work close by and see your work. Just try to get the info out to other departments a little quicker so none of us gets hurt out there. To the mayor and Chief W I had a great deal of respect for you when you showed up on the scene. I thought good things were going to happen, but I think you have let the system put you on the defensive and no one wins a fight backing up. Its not to late to become part of the solution you do have friends in this county. If Webster had a strong Admin he would not be taking this beating in the media. All of you need to stand tall and together. One more thing get your people tasers. It is a huge safety issue that can no longer be ignored. At least a dozen situations per month warrant this and it is a useful assest in the fight on crime. Stats show Departments using Tasers resisting arrest complaints fall in half. It also lowers workmans comp claims due to foot pursuits and injury due to assault by 10-95s. maybe if all the departments in the county worked together we could catch this scumbag robbing people who cares exactly where in the county, but that it did happen in our county. Road Dogs Unite LOL Time to kick some scumbag Ass. last time I checked our cuffs are one size fits most and dont say a darn thing as to what agency you work for. Happy Thanksgiving Brothers and Sisters behind the bagde. You to Joe and Granddad H.. Time to go fight Crime Old School"

Affirmative Action When Should We Close The Door

I just happened to be on the local Health Department’s website and noticed that they have a Minority Youth Outreach Program. Why would this program not be available for all? Equal rights mean equal rights for all not special privileges just for the minority. What I find intriguing is that on the list it shows “Outreach to the Faith-based Community”. Now if I’m not mistaken is there not suppose to be a separation of church and state? The big picture is when do we shut down the affirmative action based government financed departments? Do we just drop the curtain and allow it to be available to all? I’m bewildered here as it is year 2008 with the future President of the USA being a minority and there are all these government backed departments that do nothing but cater to the minorities. It’s time for change and we need to start here.

http://www.wicomicohealth.org/Department_Pages/MentalHealthAgency/YouthOutreachProgram.asp

Sent in by a loyal reader of SBYnews.com

Pizza Boys In Delmar ROCKS!

Pizza Boys in Delar is selling gas for $1.62 a gallon!

Christmas Parades

A viewer of Salisbury News asked a great question and it will take all our readers to help out.

When and where are ALL of the local Christmas Parades? If you know of a Parade in your neck of the woods, please let us know and we'll put up a final Post with each Town's information. Thanks!

Black Friday 550 Rockfish Tournament

Hey Joe,

We are getting ready for our second annual Black Friday 550 Rockfish Tournament here at the Ocean City Fishing Center. It's a 36-hour tournament starting Friday at 6 am ending Saturday at 6 pm, anglers can brave the cold and fish all night if they want. Last year's payout with only 10 boats was $4,700 and we are expecting more this year. The marina is allowing participants to use a slip for free during the tournament. Also, for those who like to fish but may not want to get that cold... both the Ocean City Fishing Center and Sunset Provisions tackle shops will be having a Black Friday Warehouse Liquidation sale with most items 20% off, and some items up to 70% off. Last year this tournament was a lot of fun for everyone involved, we even have a prize for the top junior angler.

In addition we hold a silent auction and raffle to support the Autistic Children's Support Group of Worcester County. This year we have about 15 silent auction baskets and items from many local companies, including a Raymarine Fish Finder donated by Martek of Maryland. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the silent auction. Thank you for posting this and we hope that everyone has a great holiday!
http://www.ocsunsetmarina.com/pdf/blackfriday_combo.pdf (the link is to our rules and entry form for the tournament)

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On November 17, 2008 at approximately 2:20 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Rt. 13 and North Boulevard for the report of a disorderly subject. Upon arrival the officers found the below listed suspect interfering with motor vehicles in the roadway. The suspect was intoxicated and was interfering with the flow of traffic, yelling at the drivers. The suspect refused to exit the roadway, then resisted as he was taken into custody.

ARRESTED: Keith Edward Olshefski, 43 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Resisting arrest (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800042440

On November 18, 2008 at approximately 8:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Community Action Team (CAT Unit) were assisting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with compliance checks at the Pemberton Apartment complex. During the checks, the officers made contact with the below listed suspect. During the course of the contact, the officers located a quantity of suspected crack/cocaine inside of the suspect’s apartment. The officers obtained a search and seizure warrant for the apartment, and the subsequent search yielded a larger quantity of suspected crack/cocaine.

ARRESTED: Delante Brock Jones, 18 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute within 1000 feet of a school
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800042500

On November 18, 2008 at approximately 8:23 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police CAT unit were continuing to assist HUD with compliance checks at the Pemberton Apartment complex and observed a suspect, listed below, that was known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant. The suspect fled from the officers but was caught after a foot chase. During the chase the suspect attempted to discard an object which was recovered by the officers and found to be a quantity of suspected marijuana.

ARRESTED: Laron Eugene Waters, 23 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
Outstanding assault warrant

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800042502

On November 19, 2008 at approximately 9:30 am, Officers of the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Unit charged the below listed suspect as a result of an investigation of inappropriate activity with a former student. This investigation is continuing.

ARRESTED: Carole Leigh Mayers, 41 years of age Eden, Maryland
CHARGES:
Third degree sex offense (5 counts)
Fourth degree sex offense (5 counts)
Child abuse (5 counts)
Perverted practice (5 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

On November 20, 2008 at approximately 6:42 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Citi- financial Office on Naylor Mill Road for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival the officers met with employees of the business who advised that just prior, a lone suspect had entered the business and approached one of the employees. The suspect produced a rifle and demanded U.S. Currency from the business. The suspect was given an amount of currency then fled from the business on foot. There were no injuries. The suspect is described as:

White male, late teens to early twenties in age, 5’06”, 150 lbs., wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a black and white mask on his face.

If anyone has any information regarding this robbery, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 ot to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. CC # 200800042778

On November 20, 2008 at approximately 11:26 a.m., Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received information that the below listed suspect # 1 was located within a residence on Alabama Avenue. The suspect was currently wanted on two (2) outstanding arrest warrants and an outstanding Department of Corrections Parole Retake warrant. The officers conducted a surveillance of the residence and when the suspect exited the residence the officers pursued and caught the suspect. In addition, below listed suspect # 2 was located with suspect # 1 and was also found to be wanted on an outstanding Maryland Dept. of Corrections Parole Retake warrant. Suspect # 1 was wanted for his involvement in an armed robbery that occurred on Baker St. on October 25 and for failing to appear in District Court. During the robbery, suspect # 1 was armed with a shotgun and robbed an individual of U.S. Currency before physically assaulting the victim.

ARRESTED #1: Jermaine (nmn) Belote, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Armed robbery (2 counts)
First degree assault (4 counts)
Handgun on person
Burglary
Use of a handgun in a violent/felony crime
Theft (under $ 500) (2 counts)
Conspiracy to commit armed robbery (2 counts)
Outstanding District Court Bench Warrant
Maryland Parole Retake Warrant

ARRESTED #2: Michael O’Neal Brown, Jr.,
CHARGES: Maryland Parole Retake Warrant

DISPOSITION: Both released to Central Booking CC # 200800042766, 200800042775

On November 20, 2008 at approximately 11:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of the Chesapeake Inn for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop it was reported that a subject had just been the victim of an armed robbery a few blocks away, at the T’s Market on North U.S. Route 13.

The descriptions given for the three (3) suspects in the armed robbery matched the description of the three (3) subjects located in the vehicle at the Chesapeake Inn. A witness from the robbery was transported to the area of the Chesapeake Inn and positively identified the three (3) below listed suspects as responsible for the armed robbery. During the robbery, a dark handgun was used. A search of the vehicle revealed the handgun and the property taken from the victim.

ARRESTED #1: Daniel James Sigrist, 18 years of age Fruitland, Maryland

ARRESTED #2: Diante Lance Brumskin, 22 years of age Eden, Maryland

ARRESTED #3: Rachel Michelle Hudson, 33 years of age Hebron, Maryland

CHARGES:
Robbery
Conspiracy to commit robbery
Possession of a dangerous and deadly weapon
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: All released to Central Booking CC # 200800042810

Unicity Performing Arts Festival Announces 2009 Date And New Location

(Salisbury, MD) Unicity Productions and the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism announced today that the first 2009 Unicity Performing Arts Festival will be taking place on over 100 acres in Winterplace Park on May 15 and 16, 2009 in Salisbury, MD.

The festival will be the first of its kind in Wicomico County and feature some of the countries finest musical ensembles, bands, dance troupes and performance artists from all over the country. The festival is a collage of all types of performing artists from classical musicians to punk rock bands, featuring ballet dancers to street hip hop artists. Poets, actors, comedians, everything and anything goes. The event is a two day fusion of nonstop performing artists on five stages, unbelievable food and drinks all leading up to shows featuring top national acts.

The first annual Unicity Performing Arts Festival took place on August 2, 2008 in Middletown, DE and featured over 200 artists in a twelve hour period. The festival has expanded into a two day event from last year’s twelve hour one day event. Unicity Producer and Salisbury native Paul Lewis says, “We are very excited to be working with the Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism. The location is absolutely perfect and will take the festival to a whole new level."

Some new additions to this year’s festival will include amusement rides, beer vendors and a beach volleyball court. The format of the five stages will remain the same and include the Celebrity, Family, High Art, Variety and Emerging Stages. Tickets for the festival will go on sale in January.

Unicity is currently seeking artist submissions for the festival. For ways to submit, options of how to get involved such as sponsorships and volunteering or to find out more information on Unicity please visit www.unicityfestival.com or email info@unicityfestival.com

The Unicity Performing Arts Festival's goal is to unite different races, sexes and cultures through the diversity of the performing arts.

Pastor Manning Demands "Long Legged Mac Daddy" Produce the Dog Gone Birth Certificate

A Thing Of Beauty

A friend sent me this photo the other day and I thought you'd enjoy it. The photographers name is in the bottom right corner of the photo.

Food Prices

Has anyone noticed the cost of groceries is still through the roof, yet gas prices have dropped some 50%?

UPS and FedEx are still charging top dollar for deliveries as well as the U.S. Postal Service and other freight companies.

The big question is, will they ever drop their rates or will they continue to gouge Americans until Congress finally steps in.

There used to be a day when Americans would go on strike and force issues to be heard. With the Internet and ease of passing on such gouging, you'd think Americans would get smart enough to rebel and hurt them where it hurts the most, their wallets.

We don't HAVE to drink milk. Stop buying it for a month and watch the prices come tumbling down. That goes for all other products you just don't need. However, do it one at a time. Start with milk. E-mail all your friends and start spreading the word nation wide that Americans are going on strike.

When you hear UPS has dropped their rate, (or whomever goes first) switch your business to that business and send the other companies a message, we're not taking their crap any more.

Do YOU think you can live without milk?

Adopt-A-Family

Fruitland Residents, Businesses and others who may be interested in helping out:

As the holidays are approaching, we would like to invite everyone to participate in our 2nd Annual Adopt-A-Family project which provides clothing, toys and food items for those families in need during the Christmas season.

Contribution boxes will be placed in the lobbies of City Hall, PNC Bank and Apple Drug. Monetary contributions are also accepted. Everyone – including Santa – had a wonderful time delivering items to families last year and we look forward to another generous season.

The Double Mill Pond

*Double Mills Recognized as One of Maryland’s Most Endangered Sites by Preservation Maryland*

"The Double Mills property, which includes the mill and store building, was recently
named No. 4 on Preservation Maryland’s Most Endangered Sites list in Endangered
Maryland 2008, a yearly magazine published in partnership with Maryland life. Not only did we make the list, Double Mills made the cover! This is tremendous news for the mill and we are very pleased to have the publicity.

Restoration Begins

Nearly thirty years after Double Mills was silenced by a fierce Nor’easter, efforts to save the mill and the surrounding property are well under way! Under the direction of President, Leland Smith, the restoration project is already proving to be a success. The property is now owned by Double Mills, Inc, after ownership
was signed over to the non-profit organization by Dick and Ed Wright. The mill has had emergency repairs and shoring, and electrical hookup has been completed by Choptank Electric.

Future plans for the complex include full restoration of the mill to grinding capacity. It is unclear at this time how much of the pond will be filled, but it is hoped that we will have enough water to produce “water-ground” cornmeal once again.
To illustrate the importance of the mill to the history of the area, an on-site
museum is planned as well as educational exhibits throughout the mill and grounds.

Also on the property is a general store, which was most recently used as a home by
Louise Torbert (daughter of one-time miller Tennessee Thomas) until the late 1960s. Restoration of the Store as a living history museum is planned.

Unfortunately, the miller’s house, which sat atop the hill, was destroyed to make way for the housing development, Mockingbird III (see Gone Forever, p. 2). Hopefully, a Civil-War era building can some day be moved to the property to serve as the “Miller’s House.”

The grounds are in excess of three acres, and hold many possibilities. Nature trails and picnic areas are certainly being planned. But also, educational projects, such as a Native American village along Barren Creek, have been suggested.

Difficult things take a long time, impossible things a little longer. ~Author Unknown"

I had the unique pleasure of meeting some of the people involved in this Non Profit challenge this past weekend. We toured the entire facility and discussed their passion and quest towards bringing this project to a level in which politicians would show more interest in the history, (or what's left of it) in the state of Maryland helping them through grants and political attention.

The foundation is shot and fortunately Expert Home Movers was kind enough to donate around $50,000.00+ worth of their services to lift and stabilize both structures. It will cost around $70,000.00 to build a new foundation and obviously it's going to take a lot of money to bring the project to a final reality in which they can have their museum.

It will also take quite a bit of volunteers to come together, show interest and actually get involved. They need large groups like bringing together all of the local Fire Departments, Schools and so forth and make this project something the Eastern Shore can be proud of. I personally see this project very worth while and hope many of you will as well. I remember when they sold the property in Berlin/Ocean City to the Riddle Farm and all those historic buildings were torn down and forever removed. The only thing I believe they saved was the Stables and even that wasn't saved and restored like many had expected. Don't get me wrong, I'm very grateful they did what they did but if this particular project just sits, it to will deteriorate and fall apart before you know it.

All too often in life we bitch and complain AFTER the fact. This is your opportunity to get involved and feel proud to be a part of restoring local history. It's honestly a perfect opportunity to get your children involved from the ground up in such a project. The more that become interested, the better opportunity our children will show interest in history and our communities.

Just because it's located in Mardela doesn't mean people from Parsonsburg, Pittsville, Delmar, Salisbury, Princess Anne and so forth can't get involved. Do get involved and start networking with other communities so when the time comes they need your help everyone will have a list of people/corporations to rely on.

If you're interested in any way, please contact Wayne & Stephanie Elliott at steppie62@comcast.net. Thank You for your consideration. Joe Albero

PAC-14 and Global Warming – Part I

Last July we outlined a plan by a group led by some folk at Salisbury University to seize our community television station – PAC-14.  The public reaction was sufficient that the group ran for cover.  Unfortunately, that doesn't mean that the battle is over.

No, they're back with a vengeance.  They've just changed the rhetoric a little in hopes that they can persuade some of our elected officials to hand over $200,000 (and raise your cable rates) with NO ACCOUNTABILITY.

What has any of this to do with global warming?  Nothing with the weather and a whole lot with rhetoric.

Have you noticed that none of the chicken littles who want you all peddling to work on bicycles talk about “GLOBAL WARMING” anymore?  Instead, we hear about “CLIMATE CHANGE”.  That way, they can can still try to cripple our economy despite the fact that “GLOBAL WARMING” has been discredited.  It's harder to argue with “CLIMATE CHANGE” since weather patterns have always moved in both long and short term cycles.

The same with PAC-14.  Their argument is the same.  The players are basically the same.  They have just changed the rhetoric in hopes that they can get what they want this time.  They claim:

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Giving Thanks Around Thanksgiving

You have to admit, this group of animals available TODAY are absolutely adorable. I can't believe people go into Pet Stores and purchase puppy mill animals when you can get one of these guys.

Now look. Everyone knows the animals we've been Posting have been adopted usually the very same day we put them up. Drop into the Humane Society tomorrow, (they're closed Monday's) and take a look around. You just never know what you'll walk out of there with. Or how many!

If you're interested in donating some of your time by coming in and walking some dogs, don't hesitate to call the Humane Society and give them a helping hand. Oh, if YOU adopt one of these animals, please come back here and let us know.

Thursday is Thanksgiving. Don't you want to bring one of these guys home for the Holidays?

Back by popular demand.