Folks I am not making this stuff up, but Gannett Co., Inc. - (The Daily Times parent Company) - continues to set record lows almost on a daily basis. Today, the stock tumbled to a new record low of $9.08/Share shattering all previous lows.
Just how low will Gannett go remains to be seen, but there is very little cushion remaining at these levels.
Check it out:
http://finance.google.com/finance?q=gci
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Microbrewery To Be In Delmar, Not Salisbury!
"The microbrewery that was once proposed for the old train station in Salisbury is now belly up, it appears. The Knorr brothers have discovered the greener pastures of Delmar, and now are unlikely to look back to the 'Bury. The following recently appeared in the blog "Delmar DustPan":
Other Utility Commissions happenings; the main item was Southern Boys Concept, a company made up of brothers Tom and John Knorr, wants to buy the old IGA building in Delmar and make it into a microbrewery. The two brothers own the Red Roost, Boonies Restaurant, So Bo Wine Bistro, and a restaurant in Guatemala. It looks like a very interesting concept that could add to the interest in people coming to Delmar. They say the noise and smell will not leave the building. They plan a landscaping, paint job, and improved lighting on the building. They will have a tasting room and can sell the product they make on premise (but not to drink on premise). The Utility Commission gave it's approval for the concept. Additional information will be needed from them.
Southern Boys Concept presented their plan to the joint council and it was approved by two votes yes and one vote no (John Outten).
This is a win-win: lower cost in Delmar than in Salisbury to start-up and to operate, but still in the same market area. And Delmar gets more tax revenue.
But not to worry, Salisbury, Barrie will soon start a "microbrewery task force" you can count on that -- and she will probably offer them a "TIF" deal, too."
Other Utility Commissions happenings; the main item was Southern Boys Concept, a company made up of brothers Tom and John Knorr, wants to buy the old IGA building in Delmar and make it into a microbrewery. The two brothers own the Red Roost, Boonies Restaurant, So Bo Wine Bistro, and a restaurant in Guatemala. It looks like a very interesting concept that could add to the interest in people coming to Delmar. They say the noise and smell will not leave the building. They plan a landscaping, paint job, and improved lighting on the building. They will have a tasting room and can sell the product they make on premise (but not to drink on premise). The Utility Commission gave it's approval for the concept. Additional information will be needed from them.
Southern Boys Concept presented their plan to the joint council and it was approved by two votes yes and one vote no (John Outten).
This is a win-win: lower cost in Delmar than in Salisbury to start-up and to operate, but still in the same market area. And Delmar gets more tax revenue.
But not to worry, Salisbury, Barrie will soon start a "microbrewery task force" you can count on that -- and she will probably offer them a "TIF" deal, too."
Lowest Gas Price In Salisbury Just In
Joe,
I just drove by the gas station at Biz 13 and the RR tracks, east side of the road, and they were posting gas at $2.54 cash, $2.56 credit!
I just drove by the gas station at Biz 13 and the RR tracks, east side of the road, and they were posting gas at $2.54 cash, $2.56 credit!
Another Salisbury News Contributor Coming Soon
If you'll notice, there's another new Contributor coming to Salisbury News, Lou. I want to personally welcome them to Salisbury News and I can assure you, you're going to like their work very much.
I can't wait to see their first article. Welcome aboard Lou!
I can't wait to see their first article. Welcome aboard Lou!
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Incident: Most Wanted Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 21 October 2008
Location: 400 block of Trinity Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Alonzo Drummond, 49, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 15 September 2008 an Arrest Warrant was issued for Alonzo Drummond on the charge of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender. As a condition of a conviction in 2003, Drummond was required to register annually as a Sex Offender with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. Drummond missed his scheduled July 2008 re-registration date and his whereabouts were unknown.
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office categorized Drummond as one of Wicomico’s Most Wanted and profiled Drummond on the Crime Solver’s program on PAC 14. After being profiled, tips to Crime Solvers as to the whereabouts of Drummond led to his arrest on 22 October 2008 when he was located in the 400 block of Trinity Drive.
Drummond was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Drummond was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
Salisbury Crime Task Force Meeting Tomorrow
Tomorrow afternoon the 3rd meeting of the Salisbury Crime Task Force will be held in the GOB room 305 and hope the public will come and see what is being done to fight the crime in the city. If this turns out to be a horse and pony show or actually accomplish something time will tell. In the mean time dont forget to visit their website http://salisburycrime.blogspot.com/
Still No Crime In Salisbury
Praise The Lord, there is no crime in Salisbury for 9 days now. So to all you nay sayers when it comes to Chiefy Webster, (me included) take it back because this guy has created miracles.
Now who's got a Bridge in New York and swamp land in Florida they'd like to sell me?
Now who's got a Bridge in New York and swamp land in Florida they'd like to sell me?
Fruitland Police Department Press Release
On 10/21/08 at 5:00 pm an FPD officer responded to Apple Drug regarding a report of prescription fraud. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with two associated who stated that an individual had dropped off a prescription to be filled and upon inspection of the prescription they believed it to be fictitious; having received an alert earlier this week from Dr. Robert Reilly’s office who had reported that at least one prescription pad had been stolen and several had been presented at various pharmacies in attempt to obtain Oxycotin and Percocet. At 5:20 pm, the individual who had requested this prescription be filled entered Apple Drug, paid cash for and received 100 pills of Oxycodone. The officer stopped the individual and upon further investigation, learned that she had presented a fraudulent prescription in the name of Linda Foreman. Based upon other complaints, this investigation is continuing.
Charged: Christina Lynn Long, 29 yoa Princess Anne, MD
Charges:
Forgery of a prescription to obtain a Schedule II narcotic
Uttering a prescription to obtain a Schedule II narcotic
Fraud
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance; Schedule I and II
Theft $100
Disposition: Released to Central Booking
Charged: Christina Lynn Long, 29 yoa Princess Anne, MD
Charges:
Forgery of a prescription to obtain a Schedule II narcotic
Uttering a prescription to obtain a Schedule II narcotic
Fraud
Possession of a controlled dangerous substance; Schedule I and II
Theft $100
Disposition: Released to Central Booking
Obama
Today on my way to lunch I passed a homeless guy with a sign that read "Vote Obama, I need the money." I laughed.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference -- just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
Once in the restaurant my server had on a "Obama 08" tie, again I laughed as he had given away his political preference -- just imagine the coincidence.
When the bill came I decided not to tip the server and explained to him that I was exploring the Obama redistribution of wealth concept. He stood there in disbelief while I told him that I was going to redistribute his tip to someone who I deemed more in need--the homeless guy outside. The server angrily stormed from my sight.
I went outside, gave the homeless guy $10 and told him to thank the server inside as I've decided he could use the money more. The homeless guy was grateful.
At the end of my rather unscientific redistribution experiment I realized the homeless guy was grateful for the money he did not earn, but the waiter was pretty angry that I gave away the money he did earn even though the actual recipient deserved money more.
I guess redistribution of wealth is an easier thing to swallow in concept than in practical application.
LOOK OUT BELOW!!!!
When you live in Downtown Salisbury there's absolutely no reason to take your trash down the stairs like normal people. Just throw bag after bag out the third floor window and save yourself the trip. This guy threw at least 7 bags out the window.
My guest appearance on Saturday Night Live (e-mail from Sarah Palin)
SBYnews readers: This is an e-mail I received Monday from my "Shirt-tail cousin" who is on the Republican ticket as the Vice Presidential nominee. I was quite surprised at the behavior of the SNL crew and direct insults from Alec Baldwin. If you can financially support them, that is great but your vote on election day is most important.
Dear Supporter,
If you caught my guest appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, you may have seen an ad or two (or twenty) from Senator Obama's campaign.
This barrage of advertising is adding up to the most expensive negative ad buy in political history. And these ads are funded with the nearly $200 million the Obama campaign and the DNC raised in September.
With this new money, they'll only step up their media buying efforts to flood every network with ads attacking our shared values. These ads are full of inaccurate information designed to mislead voters in key media markets.
We need your support to stop the Obama-Biden Democrats' media buying binge. Your immediate contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more will help fund our team's ads in key media markets across the country.
The current media buying gap is a direct result of Senator Obama's broken pledge to accept public financing. This summer, Senator Obama chose to break his promise to the American people by opting out of the public financing system. But, you can be sure that our entire team will honor all of the promises we make in this campaign because we are men and women of our word.
Our team of reformers has a plan to take America in a new direction. Our economic policies focus on providing economic relief to those who need it most. While the Obama-Biden Democrats say they want to "spread the wealth around," our team won't support economic policies that punish Americans for working hard and pursuing the American Dream.
I'm asking you today to help our team get this message out. The funds you give today will help pay for upcoming ad buys and get-out-the-vote efforts.
If Senator Obama is elected and Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid are in charge of Congress, there will be nothing stopping them from raising your taxes, immediately pulling out of Iraq and placing your healthcare decisions in the hands of government bureaucrats.
We can't let this happen and that's why your financial support is so critical to our efforts. Every dollar we raise goes directly to help fund media buys and get-out-the-vote efforts in important races across the country. So, please make the most generous contribution you can give - whether its $25 or $250. We're certainly grateful for any help you can give. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Governor Sarah Palin
P.S. Are you tired of watching the barrage of liberal television ads the Obama-Biden Democrats are running? If so, then I ask that you help us close the media buying gap by making a generous contribution of any amount to McCain-Palin Victory 2008. And if you can give $75 or more today, we'll send you an exclusive McCain-Palin Victory 2008 lapel pin to show your support during the final days of the campaign. We appreciate your support.
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Thanks for taking the time to read this and to Joe Albero for allowing this message to be posted.
Sincerely,
Billy Burke, AKA "Boss Hogg" Pocomoke Tattler
Dear Supporter,
If you caught my guest appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, you may have seen an ad or two (or twenty) from Senator Obama's campaign.
This barrage of advertising is adding up to the most expensive negative ad buy in political history. And these ads are funded with the nearly $200 million the Obama campaign and the DNC raised in September.
With this new money, they'll only step up their media buying efforts to flood every network with ads attacking our shared values. These ads are full of inaccurate information designed to mislead voters in key media markets.
We need your support to stop the Obama-Biden Democrats' media buying binge. Your immediate contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more will help fund our team's ads in key media markets across the country.
The current media buying gap is a direct result of Senator Obama's broken pledge to accept public financing. This summer, Senator Obama chose to break his promise to the American people by opting out of the public financing system. But, you can be sure that our entire team will honor all of the promises we make in this campaign because we are men and women of our word.
Our team of reformers has a plan to take America in a new direction. Our economic policies focus on providing economic relief to those who need it most. While the Obama-Biden Democrats say they want to "spread the wealth around," our team won't support economic policies that punish Americans for working hard and pursuing the American Dream.
I'm asking you today to help our team get this message out. The funds you give today will help pay for upcoming ad buys and get-out-the-vote efforts.
If Senator Obama is elected and Speaker Pelosi and Senator Reid are in charge of Congress, there will be nothing stopping them from raising your taxes, immediately pulling out of Iraq and placing your healthcare decisions in the hands of government bureaucrats.
We can't let this happen and that's why your financial support is so critical to our efforts. Every dollar we raise goes directly to help fund media buys and get-out-the-vote efforts in important races across the country. So, please make the most generous contribution you can give - whether its $25 or $250. We're certainly grateful for any help you can give. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Governor Sarah Palin
P.S. Are you tired of watching the barrage of liberal television ads the Obama-Biden Democrats are running? If so, then I ask that you help us close the media buying gap by making a generous contribution of any amount to McCain-Palin Victory 2008. And if you can give $75 or more today, we'll send you an exclusive McCain-Palin Victory 2008 lapel pin to show your support during the final days of the campaign. We appreciate your support.
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Thanks for taking the time to read this and to Joe Albero for allowing this message to be posted.
Sincerely,
Billy Burke, AKA "Boss Hogg" Pocomoke Tattler
SU Special Bulletin
On October 18, 2008 at approximately 1:45am, a Salisbury University student was robbed at gunpoint on Spruell Drive in Salisbury, MD.
The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet. The suspect then fled in a maroon colored car.
The Salisbury University Police Department has issued several bulletins this semester for similar incidents. The persons victimized in incidents such as the one described in this bulletin, often have several traits in common. Victims are typically (though not always): walking alone during late night or early morning hours; intoxicated; and talking on a cell phone, listening to music through headphones, or otherwise preoccupied and not attuned to the surroundings.
You can reduce your vulnerability for victimization by maintaining an alert mind and traveling in groups.
Remember that the Salisbury University Police Department offers a free escort service after the hour of darkness. Call 410-543-6222, - or on campus extension 36222.
If you have any information regarding this case, contact University Police at 410-543-6222, Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Special bulletins are posted in an effort to make the University community aware of any situation that poses a potential threat to the safety and well being of those who live, work, study and visit the campus. By keeping you aware of crimes occurring in your community, the University Police hope to encourage you to become actively involved in crime prevention. The following personal safety tips apply wherever one resides. The precautions may lessen the likelihood of becoming a
victim. Increasing awareness of crime prevention techniques may decrease the opportunity for a person to commit a criminal offense.
Street Robbery Tips:
1. Try to remain calm. Do not resist. Consider the robber dangerous.
2. In most cases, the robber only wants your valuables/money and is not there to hurt you.
3. Assume the robber is armed, even if you don't see a weapon.
4. If a weapon is displayed, consider it to be real and loaded. Don't stare at it.
5. Do only what the robber tells you. If you don't understand, tell the robber.
6. Attempt to get a good, complete description of the robber.
7. Your main goal is to survive!
8. Don't fight back! The most effective self defense measures include running away, hiding and screaming. More people will respond to someone yelling "FIRE" than "HELP".
9. Remember--your money can be replaced, your life can't.
Basic Street Smarts:
1. Stay alert. You are your own best protection.
2. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes your feel uneasy, use your cell phone to call 911 for police assistance.
3. Do not walk or jog alone after dark. Walk in groups, there is safety in numbers.
4. Walk in well-lit areas and stay near the curb, away from alleys, entry ways and bushes where someone could be hiding.
5. Avoid short cuts. Walk where there are other people present.
6. Let a family member or friend know your destination and estimated time of arrival.
7. Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace. Make eye contact with everyone you pass. Don't talk to strangers.
8. Wear clothing and shoes that give you freedom of movement. Avoid carrying a purse or too many items.
9. If you are being followed when walking, change directions, vary speed. Go to a well-lit area where there are other people. If followed by someone in a car, turn and walk in the other direction. Record the license number.
10. If you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus or to nearby off-campus locations during the hours of darkness, call University
Police for an escort (410-543-6222).
11. Report any suspicious activity or crimes to your local police department.
Report any suspicious activity or persons immediately to the police. If possible, use a cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the subject
(s).
Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu
The suspect brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s wallet. The suspect then fled in a maroon colored car.
The Salisbury University Police Department has issued several bulletins this semester for similar incidents. The persons victimized in incidents such as the one described in this bulletin, often have several traits in common. Victims are typically (though not always): walking alone during late night or early morning hours; intoxicated; and talking on a cell phone, listening to music through headphones, or otherwise preoccupied and not attuned to the surroundings.
You can reduce your vulnerability for victimization by maintaining an alert mind and traveling in groups.
Remember that the Salisbury University Police Department offers a free escort service after the hour of darkness. Call 410-543-6222, - or on campus extension 36222.
If you have any information regarding this case, contact University Police at 410-543-6222, Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Special bulletins are posted in an effort to make the University community aware of any situation that poses a potential threat to the safety and well being of those who live, work, study and visit the campus. By keeping you aware of crimes occurring in your community, the University Police hope to encourage you to become actively involved in crime prevention. The following personal safety tips apply wherever one resides. The precautions may lessen the likelihood of becoming a
victim. Increasing awareness of crime prevention techniques may decrease the opportunity for a person to commit a criminal offense.
Street Robbery Tips:
1. Try to remain calm. Do not resist. Consider the robber dangerous.
2. In most cases, the robber only wants your valuables/money and is not there to hurt you.
3. Assume the robber is armed, even if you don't see a weapon.
4. If a weapon is displayed, consider it to be real and loaded. Don't stare at it.
5. Do only what the robber tells you. If you don't understand, tell the robber.
6. Attempt to get a good, complete description of the robber.
7. Your main goal is to survive!
8. Don't fight back! The most effective self defense measures include running away, hiding and screaming. More people will respond to someone yelling "FIRE" than "HELP".
9. Remember--your money can be replaced, your life can't.
Basic Street Smarts:
1. Stay alert. You are your own best protection.
2. Trust your instincts. If something or someone makes your feel uneasy, use your cell phone to call 911 for police assistance.
3. Do not walk or jog alone after dark. Walk in groups, there is safety in numbers.
4. Walk in well-lit areas and stay near the curb, away from alleys, entry ways and bushes where someone could be hiding.
5. Avoid short cuts. Walk where there are other people present.
6. Let a family member or friend know your destination and estimated time of arrival.
7. Walk confidently, directly, and at a steady pace. Make eye contact with everyone you pass. Don't talk to strangers.
8. Wear clothing and shoes that give you freedom of movement. Avoid carrying a purse or too many items.
9. If you are being followed when walking, change directions, vary speed. Go to a well-lit area where there are other people. If followed by someone in a car, turn and walk in the other direction. Record the license number.
10. If you feel uncomfortable walking alone on campus or to nearby off-campus locations during the hours of darkness, call University
Police for an escort (410-543-6222).
11. Report any suspicious activity or crimes to your local police department.
Report any suspicious activity or persons immediately to the police. If possible, use a cellular phone to call 911 while maintaining visual observation of the subject
(s).
Chief Edwin L. Lashley
University Police
ellashley@salisbury.edu
A Giant Co Worker Speaks Out
"First of all, after having known Bruce for many years, I will start by saying that Bruce most likely did not write this letter. His wife did. He has a hard enough time getting out simple sentences, and figuring out how to correctly do his job even though he'd been doing it for over 14 years. Angela is right. His line was ALWAYS by far the slowest and most complained about line, of all the cashiers. He was disciplined on several occasions for customer complaints and recieved more complaints than other cashiers either do or did at the time. And as for the policy of employees not using their Bonuscards for purchases that aren't their own, that was ALWAYS the policy. Everyone new it. We were told when we were hired. We had the Read and Sign and a meeting about the new Employee Dicount Program, both before and after it began. And even if you didn't know, you'd have to raise an eyebrow when you've managed to acquire enough points in one day to pay for a $19.00 purchase. None of the other employees claimed to be unaware that what Bruce was doing was wrong. Most couldn't believe he'd actually done that after 14+ years with the company. All employees know that Giant takes employee theft VERY seriously. Even if it's only a dollar. And Bruce has seen many people get fired for stealing the smallest things. After so many years, he should have known that you will lose your job if you are found stealing from the company. The company knows that he was stealing because they have evidence. They also know that he was stealing in other ways.
Bottom line is that the only reason Bruce stayed employed at Giant for so long is because previous store management turned a blind eye to Bruce's slow lines, customer complaints and overall incompetance. A year or so ago, we got a new store manager who is very focused on following company policy. We've all had to tighten up and get better at doing our jobs, because the current management won't tolerate anything less. Whatever we were getting away with before, we are not getting away with now. I like Bruce, but everone who worked with him knew that he was incomparably slow and made mistakes that only rookie cashiers make. And whether or not anyone likes Bruce, is really beside the point. He was stealing. It was documented and he was fired. He's not the first person to steal and be fired for it and he probably won't be the last.
Oh, and for all you "Bruce fans"... Here's a little something you probably didn't know. Many cashiers complained about him "spit cleaning" his scanner, on several occasions. Yes, boys and girls, many of us have seen him spit on his scanner, where he'd lay your produce to weight it, and wipe it off with a paper towel. Why? Who knows. We do have spray cleaner at all of the registers. Unfortunately, management wanted to see it for themselves before they took action, so who knows how many times he did this throughout his career.I don't know about you, one time is just too much for me. He's a nice guy, but really not altogether there."
Bottom line is that the only reason Bruce stayed employed at Giant for so long is because previous store management turned a blind eye to Bruce's slow lines, customer complaints and overall incompetance. A year or so ago, we got a new store manager who is very focused on following company policy. We've all had to tighten up and get better at doing our jobs, because the current management won't tolerate anything less. Whatever we were getting away with before, we are not getting away with now. I like Bruce, but everone who worked with him knew that he was incomparably slow and made mistakes that only rookie cashiers make. And whether or not anyone likes Bruce, is really beside the point. He was stealing. It was documented and he was fired. He's not the first person to steal and be fired for it and he probably won't be the last.
Oh, and for all you "Bruce fans"... Here's a little something you probably didn't know. Many cashiers complained about him "spit cleaning" his scanner, on several occasions. Yes, boys and girls, many of us have seen him spit on his scanner, where he'd lay your produce to weight it, and wipe it off with a paper towel. Why? Who knows. We do have spray cleaner at all of the registers. Unfortunately, management wanted to see it for themselves before they took action, so who knows how many times he did this throughout his career.I don't know about you, one time is just too much for me. He's a nice guy, but really not altogether there."
Chiefy Webster Turns Red In The Face At Meeting Yesterday
During a Chiefy Convention/Meeting yesterday, Chiefy Webster was sitting in amongst numerous law enforcement leaders when all of a sudden during the presentation SALISBURY NEWS popped up on their monitors whereas numerous law enforcement leaders broke out into hysterics. I'm told Chiefy wasn't too happy about the situation.
Hey Chiefy, YOU'VE BEEN BLOGGED!!!!
Hey Chiefy, YOU'VE BEEN BLOGGED!!!!
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