Dear Lord, What A Day

Hey Joe,

Don't know if you remember, but awhile back you helped a young couple with handicapped child (Brody) to get the childs first haircut, in his home, for free.  Well, early yesterday morning Brody passed away.

Of all things, I was sitting around yesterday thinking about this beautiful child, wondering when he might need his next haircut. His Parents are beautiful people who so loved this child and to my dear friend Cindy, (Grandma) if there's anything I/we can do don't hesitate to ask.

God has taken two beautiful children in the past couple of days. I am comforted in knowing my Mother has them on her knees singing to them and bouncing them up and down with smiles on every one's faces.

Giant Corporate Says No To Salisbury Salvation Army Bell Ringers

While the General Manager desperately tried to convince Giant Corporate Offices to make an exception to the ALL Volunteer Bell Ringers here in Salisbury, Corporate has said, NO.

As I'm sure many of you know, the Giant location played a huge role in the SA's annual success and this will hurt deeply. Rather than allowing the SA to ring 6 days a week, Giant will only allow somewhere near 4 days for few hours for the entire season.

I'm told the Hallmark Store right next to Giant will allow Bell Ringers there instead, so please make the effort to stop by and make a donation.

Short $9K, Barry Blames Giant For Turkey Giveaway Delay

D.C. Councilman Marion Barry’s annual turkey giveaway has been delayed a day, and the former mayor is blaming Giant’s “corporate inflexibility.”

Barry failed to pay the grocery store $26,000 for 2,000 turkeys by Monday, and Giant refused to accept the councilman’s assurance that he would have the rest of the money this week. According to Barry’s office, $17,000 of the funds had been raised and received.

So all those who went to Union Temple Baptist Church in Anacostia looking for a free bird Tuesday morning, it was a wasted trip.

“First of all, I must apologize to the Ward 8 community for Giant’s failure to provide timely support to the community,” Barry said in a statement from his office. “It’s simply pathetic and incomprehensible to me that a multi-billion dollar corporation, like Giant, would take a position that would deprive children, seniors and other adults of food for the Thanksgiving holiday.”

GO HERE to read more.

Kevin Adams Responds To Mayor Ireton's Letter

To: Mayor Jim Ireton:

I read with interest, on this news site, your public response to our encounter at Flavors last Friday. I want to thank you for being such a gentleman, Jim. Perhaps you’re right. We should meet in an appropriate professional environment. I’d love to take you up your public invitation to discuss my concerns about the way you handle politics in Salisbury. The previous mayor also had an open door policy of which I partook. Consider this letter my “written request” to meet with you.

In a private setting, we could surely clarify the part of our “unfortunate encounter” in which you said I spoke unintelligibly. Or, you could elaborate on what you meant when you promised to resolve your issues with SAPOA President Kris Adams by January 1. As you recall, I ”strongly suggested” when we spoke at the bar, that January 1 isn’t soon enough for me; a simple apology shouldn’t take that long. Regardless, I look forward to hearing you out on how you plan to make things right.

Aggression does not have a place in public office. That’s why I specifically sought you out at the bar where you are known to frequent. I agree, a bar is not the best place for a local citizen to have to track down his mayor to express his political grievances. (What was I thinking?) As I am anxious to meet with you, I hope this letter finds you soon so that you aren’t surprised when I arrive at your office. Sometime after the Thanksgiving holidays would suit my schedule. Thanks again for reaching out. Everyone deserves a second chance.

Sincerely

Kevin Adams

The Crown Center To Help The Salvation Army

After just hearing what Corporate Giant decided, the Crown Center has offered to help the Salvation Army by allowing them to ring indoors on weekends. THANK YOU HEARNE FAMILY!

Do you have a location that can also help?

Clayton Man Wanted For Failing To Register

Location:  655 S. Bay Road Dover, Delaware (State Bureau of Identification)

Date of Occurrence: November 23, 2010 11:00 a.m.

Suspect:   John W. Cox-47 Clayton, Delaware

                 Moderate Risk (Tier 2)

Crime: Failure to Register, Re Register or Provide Verification as a Sex Offender as required

Resume:  

Dover-Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension Unit (SOAR) is searching for John W. Cox-47 of Clayton, Delaware.  Cox is required to register a current address with the State Bureau of Identification (SBI) and report any changes within 3 days.  He is also required to verify his address twice a year at SBI, regardless if any information changed.

Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cox.  Anyone with any information please notify the Delaware State Police Sex Offender Apprehension Unit Agent Kevin L. Wilson at 302-741-8086.

  Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or online at http://www.tipsubmit.com/

One More Day!

Getting called in almost every day is a real pain in the butt. However, this morning had a case in which I not only reported on, I knew the Officers involved. I was dismissed and headed home just in time to keep Posts going without any delay.

Tomorrow ends my two weeks of service and with any luck they won't have any trials before the holiday.

SAPOA President Tells Mayor To Keep Her Out Of It

Last night at the City Council Meeting SAPOA President Chris Adams told the Mayor to direct his message to her Husband, not her. The letter posted last night HERE was directed to  Mrs. Adams while the Mayor's issue was with  her Husband instead.

FDIC Says List Of ‘Problem’ Banks Has Grown

Banking industry income overall falls, but still much higher than last year

WASHINGTON — The number of banks on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s confidential "problem" list grew over the summer even while the overall industry posted solid net income.

The FDIC says its list of troubled banks rose to 860 in the July-September quarter from 829 in the previous quarter.

At the sa

me time, the FDIC says banks earned $14.5 billion during the third quarter. That was a decrease from the previous quarter's result of $21.4 billion, but well above the $2 billion banks earned a year earlier.

The FDIC says banks set aside less money to cover future loan losses than at any time since the October-December quarter of 2007, before the financial crisis. Fewer borrowers were behind on payments for credit cards and construction loans.

GO HERE to read more.

Pill Slashes Risk Of AIDS Infection For Gay Men

Researchers call Truvada "a major advance" in stopping epidemic, global study finds.

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STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ON THE ADDITION OF NEARLY 6,000 JOBS IN MARYLAND LAST MONTH

ANNAPOLIS, MD (November 23, 2010) – Governor Martin O’Malley issued this statement today on the addition of 5,900 jobs in Maryland for October.  This represents the largest year-to-date jobs gain in Maryland since 2000, as Maryland continues to outpace the rest of the nation, adding jobs at more than twice the rate of other states.

“Today’s announcement is another positive sign for families and businesses in our State.  Since January, as many other states have struggled to come through this national recession, Maryland employers have added 40,600 jobs to the payrolls.”

MAN ARRESTED FOR INTENTIONALLY ATTEMPTING TO RUN OVER CITIZENS WITH VEHICLE

On November 21, 2010, at approximately 9 p.m., Ocean City Police officers responded to Pickles Pub (711 Philadelphia Avenue) for a reported hit and run vehicle collision involving a pedestrian who sustained injuries. Police determined the suspect, later identified as Alan Phillip Flynn, 32, of Ocean City, allegedly became intoxicated while in Pickles Pub and was asked by the establishment’s management to leave. Flynn then allegedly spat on an employee and the victim. The victim and bar employee followed Flynn outside where Flynn entered a vehicle parked across the street. Witnesses related Flynn intentionally drove his vehicle at and struck the victim. The vehicle also hit a tree. Flynn fled the scene. OCPD broadcast a lookout for the vehicle being driven by Flynn, which was subsequently located unoccupied by a Worcester Sheriff's Deputyin West Ocean City. While officers were at Pickles Pub conducting witness and victim interviews, Flynn returned to the scene in a taxi cab. When Flynn saw the police, he attempted to flee the area in the cab. The taxi stopped a half block away and Flynn jumped out of the cab. He attempted to flee on foot. After a short foot pursuit Flynn attempted to hide in a crawl space underneath an 8th Street apartment building. With assistance of Maryland State Police and Berlin Police K-9 officers, Flynn surrendered to the OCPD. Flynn was arrested and taken to Atlantic General Hospital with a possible knee injury he sustained while fleeing from police. He was treated and released to police custody. Flynn is charged with 1st and 2nd degree assault along with multiple traffic-related charges including DUI, leaving the scene of a personal injury accident as well as fleeing and eluding police. The victim was transported to Atlantic General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, treated and released. Flynn was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and held on $10,000 bond. He was transferred to the Worcester County Jail.

OCPD GEARS UP FOR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

The Ocean City Police Department is asking for toy donations, as well as monetary donations, in order to provide gifts and food baskets to local families. Unwrapped, new toys may be dropped off at the Public Safety Building, located at 65th Street and Coastal Highway. For those who wish to contribute monetary donations, an account for food baskets has been set up at the Bank of Ocean City (the account name is: Town of Ocean City, Ocean City Police Department DBA-Holiday Food and Toy Drive). While you may contribute donations to any Bank of Ocean City branch, we ask you not to bring food to the Department or the bank. You may also send your donations to “OCPD Christmas Toy Drive” at 6501 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland, 21842. The Ocean City Police Department is accepting referrals of children or families that are in need of assistance. In order to participate, families must be Ocean City residents or individuals who work in Ocean City. “I am continuously amazed by the generosity of our community,” said OCPD Chief Bernadette A. DiPino. “Despite a very difficult economy, the businesses and residents of the Ocean City community continue to pull together to provide for those individuals who are struggling this year. It truly is what Christmas is all about.” In addition to donations, the Ocean City Police Department is looking for volunteers. Those who volunteer will be assisting participants with the collection of toys and food on the day of the distribution. The Ocean City Police Department asks that all donations be made by Thursday, December 16. Distribution will take place on Saturday, December 18, promptly at 9 a.m. The OCPD Public Affairs Office will begin taking names of volunteers and participants on November 29. To submit a donation, volunteer, or refer a family in need, please contact Public Affairs Officer Michael Levy or Public Affairs Specialist Jessica Waters at 410.723.6665.

Poplar Hill Mansion Events

Join us at Poplar Hill Mansion on Sunday, December 5th, 2010 from 1 - 4 PM as we celebrate the holidays with our Annual Yuletide Open House. The Mansion is decorated with beautiful Federal style floral arrangements and greenery. The Four Seasons Garden Club has made the house look simply beautiful. This is a FREE event. Refreshments will be served. The raffle winner for the doll house will be announced.
*****
Newtown Christmas House Tour
Saturday December 11th, 2010 1 – 7 PM
Sunday, December 12th, noon – 4 PM
$12.00 pp prepaid $15.00 pp at the door
Six homes and the Mansion decorated for Christmas.
Ticket holders will receive 10% discount at L.O.R.A establishments. Tickets are available at the Mansion.
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On Saturday, December 18th, 2010 from 1 – 4 PM
Poplar Hill Mansion will host Tea with Santa
The cost is $5.00 per child which includes a photo, tea, and sweets. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be there for the children.

Our Condolences

It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Wayne Bailey passed away this morning. This is the child that went to the same school as Brooke.

Public Notce

NOTICE

THERE WILL BE NO TRASH and RECYCLING PICK UP ON THURSDAY, NOV 25th

DUE TO THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY

IT WILL BE PICKED UP MONDAY NOV 29th ONLY

TRASH WILL BE PICKED UP AS SECHEDULED ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH

DO NOT BLOW LEAVES INTO THE STREET…

PLEASE CALL THE SERVICE CENTER AT

410-548-3177

FOR MONDAY LEAF PICK UP!!

Don't Park Here!

We understand that there is a major river running down Camden Avenue in Fruitland.  A dump truck appears to be stuck in a “sink hole” from a water pipe break.

Today's Survey Question

Should NYC Mosque Project Get Federal Funds?

Experts: Missile Was CHINESE - President KNEW IT. Systems Failed. Cover-Up

A Letter To The Editor

Joe:

Beaucoup kudos on your efforts to get Salisbury out of the briar patch, again, at last night’s meeting. The continuing "firehouse fiasco" is unbelievable, except that it’s for real. They should sell it to whoever makes the highest offer (but for at least the price that you offered to pay - $250,000) or do a public auction. That proposed deal to sell it for $100,000 is ridiculous.

You and that lady from SAPOA put Ireton right where he belongs, in the crapper. He’s a bad joke that’s getting worse every day. I voted for him last year, and for the last time.

I’m becoming tired of listening to Ms. Cohen and Ms. Campbell, who seem to make an issue out of everything to get face time on PAC14. Then they often cave – like waiving the liens on that property to please Habitat for Humanity. And I gave up on the "3 stooges" long ago.

Keep up the good work because we need to clean house in City Hall ASAP. It’s as bad as it was with Barrie and the "Dream Team," and maybe even worse.