Young Chuck in Montana bought a horse from a farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the horse the next day.
The next day he drove up and said, "Sorry son, but I have some bad news, the horse died."
Chuck replied, "Well, then just give me my money back."
The farmer said, "Can't do that. I went and spent it already."
Chuck said, "Ok, then, just bring me the dead horse."
The farmer asked, "What ya gonna do with him?"
Chuck said, "I'm going to raffle him off."
The farmer said, "'You can't raffle off a dead horse!"
Chuck said, "Sure I can, Watch me. I just won't tell anybody he's dead."
A month later, the farmer met up with Chuck and asked, "What happened with that dead horse?"
Chuck said, "I raffled him off. I sold 500 tickets at two dollars a piece and made a profit of $998."
The farmer said, "Didn't anyone complain?"
Chuck said, "Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back."
Chuck grew up and works now for the government. He was the one who figured out how to "bail us out".
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Thursday, January 08, 2009
The Mentality of the Businessman of the New Millennium
Anne Taylor Presents The New Parker Place
With ALL of the Oriental Rugs now gone, Anne Taylor has spiced up her place of business on the Downtown Plaza and is ready to do business. One of the cool parts about what Anne does down there is offer a variety of new fashions from old material. You'd have to visit Parker Place to completely understand what I'm saying but she travels all over the Eastern Shore doing shows and getting a really good feel for what's new out there and what people really like. Anne mentioned new and extended hours to me but she hasn't set it in stone as of yet. Perhaps she'll get on here under comments and bring everyone up to speed. Anyhow, it's 2009 and we need to help with one and other in local business and network to survive. Support your local business people Ladies & Gentlemen. Stop in, say hello, look around and tell Anne you're a "Joey." LOL
Update On Downtown Plaza
While Feldman's clears out all of their vendors, other locations have completely shut down and the For Lease Signs are on almost every single building on the Downtown Plaza. This is clearly a sign of the times ahead. It's no wonder Barrie Tilghman is bowing out now. They say you should quit while you're ahead. In Barrie's case it's quit after you've screwed every single taxpayer into near Bankruptcy and the put a Bankruptcy Expert, (Comegys) on the Ballot to replace her. Makes sense to me. How about you?
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Comments On Salisbury News
It's only 7:30 PM and we're already at 208 comments for the day. Actually, we've been experiencing a ton of comments all week, proving more people are getting involved.
Yesterday we had 298 comments and Monday we had 177 comments. That's almost 700 comments in less than three days, unbelievable! Other Blogs tend to get anywhere from 10 comments a week to around 50 comments in an entire week. So obviously Salisbury News has people talking, participating and visiting in much larger volumes. Then, of course, there's all the rejected comments. One day I'll count them all and see what it comes to but you could say there are about 100 comments a day you don't want to see, trust me on that one.
The cool part is, you're participating and getting involved. You can easily stay anonymous and no one will know who you are. The more we get people involved, the better this Blog gets and that equates to a better Salisbury. Keep them coming Folks!
Yesterday we had 298 comments and Monday we had 177 comments. That's almost 700 comments in less than three days, unbelievable! Other Blogs tend to get anywhere from 10 comments a week to around 50 comments in an entire week. So obviously Salisbury News has people talking, participating and visiting in much larger volumes. Then, of course, there's all the rejected comments. One day I'll count them all and see what it comes to but you could say there are about 100 comments a day you don't want to see, trust me on that one.
The cool part is, you're participating and getting involved. You can easily stay anonymous and no one will know who you are. The more we get people involved, the better this Blog gets and that equates to a better Salisbury. Keep them coming Folks!
GREAT BREAKING NEWS!!!!!
In just 36 hours since word went out on SBYNews.com and in today's The Daily Times, we have commitments for ALL 14 weight classes, plus an additional $1,000 from the U.S. Navy Recruiting Office in Ocean City, who will be on-site for the weekend.
Those businesses and groups who stepped up to the plate include:
Common Grounds, a Fair Trade Coffee House opening in March at Mill Pond Village across from Toys-R-Us. They sponsored an incredible FOUR weight classes! Go drink some coffee in March!
Delmarva Wrestling Club, under the direction of Homer King, will sponsor a weight class.
Harvard Manufacturing has committed to sponsoring two weight classes.
Atlantic Lighting & Sign has committed to sponsoring two weight classes.
Delmarva Auto Glass will sponsor a weight class, as will Tapman's Refrigeration, Capital Choice Financial Group, Fraternal Order of Police Wicomico Lodge 111 and the Wicomico High School Faculty and Staff.
I can't tell you how much this will help local high school wrestling. We're bringing in 17 teams from across two states, including 7 state-ranked wrestlers from MD and another 5 from Delaware. There have been 6 wrestlers who've won states the year they didn't win the Delmarva Classic - that's how tough this tournament can be!
I appreciate all the individuals, organizations and businesses that have come together to help high school wrestling on the Lower Eastern Shore. I do want to thank Wicomico County Tourism and the staff at the Civic Center - they are doing all they can to help, and are making this event's logistics a lot easier to manage. Thy will be one of the reasons this event will be so successful this year.
And thanks to SBYNews.com and The Daily Times for getting the word out. This would have not been possible without the interest and help of Joe Albero and Daily Times' Sports Editor Shawn Yonker.
Join us at the Civic Center starting at 2:30 on Friday, Jan 16th and again starting at 9:30 Saturday Januray 17th. Finals should begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Varsity and junior varsity wrestling will occur through Friday afternoon and evening and just about all day Saturday. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend.
-Bill Duck
delmarvaclassic@verizon.net
Editors Note: I told you Folks, it's ALL about Networking with others and together we can ALL make great things happen. This Eastern Shore WILL become the greatest place on earth if we all work together. Congratulations Bill.
Those businesses and groups who stepped up to the plate include:
Common Grounds, a Fair Trade Coffee House opening in March at Mill Pond Village across from Toys-R-Us. They sponsored an incredible FOUR weight classes! Go drink some coffee in March!
Delmarva Wrestling Club, under the direction of Homer King, will sponsor a weight class.
Harvard Manufacturing has committed to sponsoring two weight classes.
Atlantic Lighting & Sign has committed to sponsoring two weight classes.
Delmarva Auto Glass will sponsor a weight class, as will Tapman's Refrigeration, Capital Choice Financial Group, Fraternal Order of Police Wicomico Lodge 111 and the Wicomico High School Faculty and Staff.
I can't tell you how much this will help local high school wrestling. We're bringing in 17 teams from across two states, including 7 state-ranked wrestlers from MD and another 5 from Delaware. There have been 6 wrestlers who've won states the year they didn't win the Delmarva Classic - that's how tough this tournament can be!
I appreciate all the individuals, organizations and businesses that have come together to help high school wrestling on the Lower Eastern Shore. I do want to thank Wicomico County Tourism and the staff at the Civic Center - they are doing all they can to help, and are making this event's logistics a lot easier to manage. Thy will be one of the reasons this event will be so successful this year.
And thanks to SBYNews.com and The Daily Times for getting the word out. This would have not been possible without the interest and help of Joe Albero and Daily Times' Sports Editor Shawn Yonker.
Join us at the Civic Center starting at 2:30 on Friday, Jan 16th and again starting at 9:30 Saturday Januray 17th. Finals should begin at 6 p.m. Saturday. Varsity and junior varsity wrestling will occur through Friday afternoon and evening and just about all day Saturday. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend.
-Bill Duck
delmarvaclassic@verizon.net
Editors Note: I told you Folks, it's ALL about Networking with others and together we can ALL make great things happen. This Eastern Shore WILL become the greatest place on earth if we all work together. Congratulations Bill.
BREAKING NEWS: Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release
Incident: Possession of a Handgun
Date of Incident: 7 January 2009
Location: U.S. 13 N/B at Parker Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects:
1. Scherick Macell Forde, 27, Hartsville, SC
2. Charles Bernard Byrd, 28, Hartsville, SC
Narrative: On 7 January2009 at 10:15 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team stopped a Chevrolet Uplander operated by Scherick Ford for exceeding the posted speed limit. Upon making contact with Ford and his passenger, Charles Byrd, the deputy discovered clear indicators of criminal activity. During the course of the traffic stop, the deputy developed probable cause to search the vehicle. During that search, the deputy located a revolver and two semi-automatic handguns inside the passenger compartment. All three handguns were loaded. Both Forde and Byrd were placed under arrest.
Further investigation revealed that one of the semi-automatic handguns was reported stolen during a burglary in South Carolina. The deputy also discovered that both Forde and Byrd were prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous criminal convictions.
Forde and Byrd were transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Disposition from the Commissioner is unavailable.
Charges:
Wear / Carry a handgun on person
Wear/ Carry/ Transport a handgun in a vehicle
Possession of a regulated firearm by a prohibited person
Possession of a regulated firearm by a convicted felon
Possession of a Stolen Handgun
BREAKING NEWS: 2 Indicted In City Hall Corruption Probe
Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen L. Holton and prominent developer Ronald H. Lipscomb were indicted this afternoon as part of a state prosecutor's nearly three-year investigation into City Hall corruption
GO HERE to see the full Baltimore Sun article.
Lynn Cathcart wanted a road named after her. Mike Dunn didn't recuse himself on the Westwood Industrial Park Project and annexation until I personally ousted his Father being the property owner. Mayor Tilghman's Husband had his name all over the Fruitland Wal-Mart Deed shortly before Wal-Mart came in and bought it. Then there's that $14,000,000.00 TIF with the old Mall. Multiple Developer reimbursements. You have to wonder if something like this Breaking News isn't coming to a Town near you?
GO HERE to see the full Baltimore Sun article.
Lynn Cathcart wanted a road named after her. Mike Dunn didn't recuse himself on the Westwood Industrial Park Project and annexation until I personally ousted his Father being the property owner. Mayor Tilghman's Husband had his name all over the Fruitland Wal-Mart Deed shortly before Wal-Mart came in and bought it. Then there's that $14,000,000.00 TIF with the old Mall. Multiple Developer reimbursements. You have to wonder if something like this Breaking News isn't coming to a Town near you?
A Comment Worthy Of A Post About Locking In Gas Prices
"I "locked-in" at under $1.75. Knew gas prices were too low! Between petrofix.com and gusbuddy.com not so worried about gas prices anymore!"
CHANGE IN MEETING TIME FOR WORK SESSION
"The January 20, 2009 City Council work session has been changed from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
The work session will be held in Conference Room 305 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street)."
Our guess is, so Shanie can go to the Inaugural Ball?
The work session will be held in Conference Room 305 of the Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street)."
Our guess is, so Shanie can go to the Inaugural Ball?
Mayor Barrie Tilghman Takes A Page From Wayne Gilchrest
A local Mother contacted me yesterday reaching out for help with her Son in School. I'll not get into the details at this time but the problem was serious enough that I guided her in a specific direction and she hit an immediate brick wall. So, I sent her off to another, then another, then another and it just want on and on.
One of the brick walls she hit was at the Mayor's Office. I suggested she call the Mayor and share her situation in the hopes the Mayor wouldn't forget where she came from but wouldn't you know it, the Mayor told this woman she was instead going to have a Council Member contact her instead.
Here she has 103 days left in Office and she's already rejecting very concerned Citizens and refusing to even hear her story/problem. Does the name Wayne Gilchrest come to mind when you hear this? Louise Smith can't tie her own shoes. Comegys, I won't even go there. Shanie, well, unless she can meet at the local Lodge with some quarters for the slot machines, the end result is a given. So I sent her to Debbie Campbell and the ball is now rolling.
Perhaps it would be smart for the Mayor to just step down now, since she's passing everything off to everyone else anyway. Besides, she's preparing for her case against me on the 21st and I'm sure that's taking up all her time anyway. Thanks for being there Barrie. I guess you get what you pay for, right? I have to wonder though, what if this was a Developer's Child? Hmmmmmmmm!
You've Been Blogged!
Dr. Jim Burns/Main Street MedCenter
Let’s put this rumor to bed. Jim’s office was closed for two days for him and his staff to undergo orientation with PRMC. He is selling the practice to PRMC, but he’s remaining on in the same role that he now has – Immediate Medical Care and Occupational Health.
At some point his office will move to the new Peninsula Orthopaedic Center Building located off of Route 50 and Tilghman Road. He will practice there and will be able to treat all of us as he has done so well in the past.
So if you get any questions at all about closing – kill the rumors!!
At some point his office will move to the new Peninsula Orthopaedic Center Building located off of Route 50 and Tilghman Road. He will practice there and will be able to treat all of us as he has done so well in the past.
So if you get any questions at all about closing – kill the rumors!!
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On January 2, 2009 at approximately 6:14 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department Community Action Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on the one hundred (100) block of Delaware Ave. During the execution of the search and seizure warrant the officers recovered quantities of suspected “crack”/cocaine and suspected Marijuana.
ARRESTED: Keith Antonio Jackson, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/Paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800046814
On January 4, 2009 at approximately 2:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to a residence on the four hundred (400) block of Jefferson St. for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who advised that she and her eleven (11) year old son had been assaulted during a domestic argument by the below listed suspect. The victim’s son was assaulted as he attempted to intervene between the suspect and his mother. The suspect was located a short distance from the residence.
ARRESTED: Andre Carllarel Scott, 42 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault (2 counts)
Reckless endangerment
Theft (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900000403
On January 4, 2009 at approximately 7:29 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of the Market St. Inn on Market St. for the report of a disorderly suspect. Upon arrival the officers met with the below listed suspect who was acting in a disorderly manner in front of the restaurant. Repeated attempts by the officers to have the suspect quiet and leave the area failed resulting in the suspect’s arrest.
ARRESTED: Gary Deon Stanley, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800000431
On January 5, 2009 at approximately 11:56 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect following the investigation of an internal theft from a business. On November 6 of 2008, it was reported to the Salisbury Police that a number of thefts had occurred from All About Tan on S. Salisbury Boulevard. An investigation of the thefts led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for the below suspect, charging her with the thefts.
ARRESTED: Angela Katherine Morales, 39 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft Scheme (over $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 2008000411191
On January 5, 2009 at approximately 1:50 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to the Sears Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect attempt to take property from the store without making any attempts at payment. The suspect was apprehended, and the property was returned to the store.
ARRESTED: Kristi Marie Johnson, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900000517
ARRESTED: Keith Antonio Jackson, 30 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/Paraphernalia (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800046814
On January 4, 2009 at approximately 2:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to a residence on the four hundred (400) block of Jefferson St. for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival, officers met with a female victim who advised that she and her eleven (11) year old son had been assaulted during a domestic argument by the below listed suspect. The victim’s son was assaulted as he attempted to intervene between the suspect and his mother. The suspect was located a short distance from the residence.
ARRESTED: Andre Carllarel Scott, 42 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault (2 counts)
Reckless endangerment
Theft (3 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900000403
On January 4, 2009 at approximately 7:29 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of the Market St. Inn on Market St. for the report of a disorderly suspect. Upon arrival the officers met with the below listed suspect who was acting in a disorderly manner in front of the restaurant. Repeated attempts by the officers to have the suspect quiet and leave the area failed resulting in the suspect’s arrest.
ARRESTED: Gary Deon Stanley, 56 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200800000431
On January 5, 2009 at approximately 11:56 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department arrested the below listed suspect following the investigation of an internal theft from a business. On November 6 of 2008, it was reported to the Salisbury Police that a number of thefts had occurred from All About Tan on S. Salisbury Boulevard. An investigation of the thefts led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for the below suspect, charging her with the thefts.
ARRESTED: Angela Katherine Morales, 39 years of age Princess Anne, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft Scheme (over $ 500)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 2008000411191
On January 5, 2009 at approximately 1:50 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department responded to the Sears Department Store at the Centre at Salisbury for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised that store employees had observed the below listed suspect attempt to take property from the store without making any attempts at payment. The suspect was apprehended, and the property was returned to the store.
ARRESTED: Kristi Marie Johnson, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Theft (under $ 100)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 200900000517
A Touching Local Story About A Dog Named Sox
"I am an 8 month old lab/beagle mix and my Daddy is in the military and is being transferred out of the USA and I can’t go with him. I have a microchip, all my shots, I am house and kennel trained. I love to play ball and tug of war. I am free to a good home and come with my kennel, leash and toys. Please help me find a good home by calling Cory at 501-425-9851. Call today, my Daddy leaves on January 16th."
I told my friend that my guess is that Sox won't last one hour on this Blog. Let's see what happens.
Pittsville Fire Department Chapman Voted OUT Monday Night
2nd Assistant Chief "Paramedic" Richard Chapman was officially voted out of office Monday night during Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department's annual officer elections.
Although Mr. Chapman is still listed as active membership within the department I feel this is a great start to correcting problems that should have never occured.
You can view all of Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department's Officers by clicking http://pittsvillefire.com/members.html
Although Mr. Chapman is still listed as active membership within the department I feel this is a great start to correcting problems that should have never occured.
You can view all of Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department's Officers by clicking http://pittsvillefire.com/members.html
Boy Stops Pit Bull Attack With Jujitsu Choke Hold
Drew Heredia, 9, said he and a friend were walking a small dog Dec. 30 when a pit bull attacked them. Heredia said he jumped on the pit bull and applied a choke hold that he learned while taking Brazilian jujitsu classes.
Official Story
Video of story
Official Story
Video of story
Salisbury Gears Up To Pollute Chesapeake Bay
If you couldn't picture in your mind just how HUGE the pipes will be stored on Waverly Drive right now across from the Laundromat and behind Goodwill, look what this Mayor and Comegys have done! These pipes will serve as run off pipes directed at running right down to the Wicomico River with absolutely NO FILTRATION whatsoever and run directly into the Chesapeake Bay.
Where's Mr. Pretl now? Come on Mr. Environmentalist, what say you now? Where's Norm Conway? Where's Frank Kratovil? You can literally drive a small car through these pipes! All the motor oil from vehicles, trash, you name it. It's all getting run off through these pipes in the near future in such a volume they had to use this size pipe with no filtration.
The next time I hear our Congressman complaining about Farmers killing the Chesapeake Bay I'm going to urge these same Farmers to save this article and throw it right back in their face! I wonder what kind of spin the Daily Times will put on this reality?
New Seat
On a Northwest Airlines flight from Atlanta , GA , a well attired middle-aged woman found herself sitting next to a man wearing a kippa
("yarmulka" in Yiddish). She called the attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" asked the attendant. "You've sat me next to a Jew!! I can't possibly sit next to this strange
man. Please find me another seat!"
"Madam, I will see what I can do to accommodate," the attendant replied, "but the flight is virtually full today and I don't know if there is
another seat available."
The woman shoots a snooty look at the snubbed Jewish man beside her (not to mention the surrounding passengers).
A few minutes later the attendant returned and said, "Madam, the economy and club sections are full, however, we do have one seat in First class."
Before the lady had a chance to respond, the attendant continued, "It is only on exceptions that we make this kind of upgrade, and I had to ask
permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that no one should be forced to sit next to an unpleasant person...."
The flight attendant turned to the Jewish man sitting next to her, and said: "So if you'd like to get your things, Sir, I have a comfortable seat for
you in First class..."
At this point, the surrounding passengers stood up and gave a standing ovation while the Jewish man walked up to the front of the plane.
The lady then said indignantly, "The Captain must have made a mistake.."
To which the attendant replied, "No Ma'am.. Captain Cohen never makes a mistake."
("yarmulka" in Yiddish). She called the attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" asked the attendant. "You've sat me next to a Jew!! I can't possibly sit next to this strange
man. Please find me another seat!"
"Madam, I will see what I can do to accommodate," the attendant replied, "but the flight is virtually full today and I don't know if there is
another seat available."
The woman shoots a snooty look at the snubbed Jewish man beside her (not to mention the surrounding passengers).
A few minutes later the attendant returned and said, "Madam, the economy and club sections are full, however, we do have one seat in First class."
Before the lady had a chance to respond, the attendant continued, "It is only on exceptions that we make this kind of upgrade, and I had to ask
permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that no one should be forced to sit next to an unpleasant person...."
The flight attendant turned to the Jewish man sitting next to her, and said: "So if you'd like to get your things, Sir, I have a comfortable seat for
you in First class..."
At this point, the surrounding passengers stood up and gave a standing ovation while the Jewish man walked up to the front of the plane.
The lady then said indignantly, "The Captain must have made a mistake.."
To which the attendant replied, "No Ma'am.. Captain Cohen never makes a mistake."
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1/23/09
The First Single’s Mingle of the
New Year!
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7pm at The Fountains in Salisbury
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Remember Those Winds The Other Day
Believe it or not, I'm still doing catch up work since the Holidays. I've been so backlogged I'm having a difficult time catching up. Nevertheless, I snapped this picture of a local neighbors Farm showing just how far this thing traveled because of the force of the winds recently. We have those Eagle Gas Tankers traveling Spring Hill Road multiple times a day and for once I'm going to say I'm grateful for the telephone/utility polls on the side of the road. Unbelievable!
Trap Pond
"Joe,
Here's a few photos I thought I would share. They are from Trap Pond's Nature trail. The trails are an excellent way to enjoy the outside and get some exercise. The bike trail is 5 miles long and easy for any level rider/walker.
There are streams and creaks and benches to sit down and enjoy the scenery. Most of all this great park is free until I believe March. Then its 3$ for DE residents and 6$ for MD residents.
Oh and please don't forget the Frisbee Golf Course. The cheapest golf around, not to mention the most fun method of golfing. In either activity a family can get out and do something inexpensive and most importantly together. I am out there every week and just love the solitude. Many people don't even know about the treasure they have in their own back yards.
Cliff"
Thanks Cliff. I'm sure many people will appreciate knowing this information and it should also serve as a reminder of something to do when others have some free time.
FOP Lodge 111 & Atlantic Lighting Come To The Rescue
The Delmarva Classic Wrestling Tournament ran into some issues recently in which they came to us to reach out to others in hope of some financial help. FOP Lodge 111 and Atlantic Lighting read the articles here and will each sponsor a weight class for the Delmarva Classic.
Now Folks, they're still shy of their goal so if anyone is interested in making a donation to keep this Tournament going they would greatly appreciate any and all support.
The Tournament Director is Bill Duck and you can reach him at, delmarvaclassic@verizon.net. As always, we appreciate your support and wish these kids the best of luck.
Now Folks, they're still shy of their goal so if anyone is interested in making a donation to keep this Tournament going they would greatly appreciate any and all support.
The Tournament Director is Bill Duck and you can reach him at, delmarvaclassic@verizon.net. As always, we appreciate your support and wish these kids the best of luck.
Wasn't Gas Just $1.41 Yesterday? Oh, That's Right, Kratovil Was Sworn In Yesterday
If you look at the top right hand side of the Blog you'll see gas prices jumped up a minimum of $ .14 cents per gallon overnight!!!! Whatupwidat? It was $1.41 yesterday and it's now $1.55 a gallon to $1.61 a gallon for regular unleaded. Did I miss something somewhere? Kratovil was sworn into Office yesterday, right?????
Classified Ads
We skipped a week last week but we're back this week with some new ads. If you're interested in selling items on our FREE Classified Ads, send an e-mail with your items, phone number and e-mail address. Don't forget to put the price of each item. alberobutzo@wmconnect.com
The Disintegration of Democracy
Tuesdays events on Capital Hill were yet another sickening display of America's crumbling Democracy.
Senior Statesman and former Illinois Attorney General, Roland Burris was turned away from the floor of the Senate today because 'his papers were not in order'.
He was told by the Seargent at Arms that he would not be seated and he would not be allowed access to the floor. Because his state certifications were not signed.
Why were'nt they signed? Because the state of Illinois refuses to do anything that there Governor is telling them to do these days.
Ever since his arrest the other week for trying to sell Obama's empty Senate seat, the state has begged him to step down. Even Obama suggested that he step down. But Blogo won't budge.
Now the state is trying to impeach him, however all of this is a process and it doesn't happen over night.
Blogovich was arrested not convicted.
Until the time of his trial and conviction he is innocent until proven guilty, and he is still the Gov. of Ill.
State law dictates that the Gov and only the Gov has the right and capacity to appoint someone to a vacant Senate seat until an election can be held.
Whether we like this guy or not, believe he is telling the truth or not.
If this man is not allowed to be seated we are going to chip yet another piece of this ever cracking rock of Democracy away.
This isn't looking good on the Democrats either.
1) The man has a clean record ( I haven't done any deep searching, only a cursory)
2) The man is a member of their party.
3) The man is an African American, and he at this point in time will be the only African American in the Senate. (I'm not talking 'Affirmative Action', I'm talking he's totally qualified and it's making them look like a bunch of racist a**es!) ((Can we still say ass?))
Anyway, the real oddity in all of this drama is Diane Fienstien?!?!
The Super Liberal Senior Senator from California decided that she was not going to support the rest of her commrades.
"Does the governor have the power, under law, to make the appointment? And the answer is yes," said Feinstein, who other than being a Super Liberal Senior Senator happens to also be the Chairwoman of the Senate Rules Committee, which judges the credentials of senators!
Yes, I believe Tuesday was a sad day for Democracy; not that the Gov. trying to sell the senate seat wasn't an equally pathetic day, but it is still America, and he is still innocent until proven guilty.
If you want to read more go to msnbc
Husband Down!
A husband and wife are shopping in their local Wal-Mart.
The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart.
'What do you think you're doing?' asks the wife.
They're on sale, only $10 for 24 cans, he replies.
Put them back, we can't afford them, demands the wife, and so they carry on shopping. A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream and puts it in the basket.
What do you think you're doing? asks the husband.
Its my face cream. It makes me look beautiful replies the wife.
Her husband retorts:
'So does 24 cans of Budweiser and its half the price.'
On the PA system:
'Cleanup needed on aisle 25, we have a husband down!'
The husband picks up a case of Budweiser and puts it in their cart.
'What do you think you're doing?' asks the wife.
They're on sale, only $10 for 24 cans, he replies.
Put them back, we can't afford them, demands the wife, and so they carry on shopping. A few aisles further on along the woman picks up a $20 jar of face cream and puts it in the basket.
What do you think you're doing? asks the husband.
Its my face cream. It makes me look beautiful replies the wife.
Her husband retorts:
'So does 24 cans of Budweiser and its half the price.'
On the PA system:
'Cleanup needed on aisle 25, we have a husband down!'
BARRIE PLANNING TO SQUANDER BAIL-OUT BUCKS
With many homeowners facing foreclosure, Salisbury now wants to waste federal (HUD) money to redo the decrepit “Bricks” apartments as rental units. A recent cost estimate for 10 small apartments was about $2 Million, and that can be regarded as at least 15% lower than the final amount after the normal overruns and change orders. There may be even fewer than 10 units, so the cost per unit could substantially exceed the cost of a small home. What a grossly stupid waste of taxpayer funding.
A couple years ago, the City ceased trying to make the former owner of the building repair it, when the owner gave the property to the City. The thought of spending money on residential units in that area is ridiculous. Why did the former owner opt to take the easy way out that the City allowed to happen?
Because the units would be rent-controlled “affordable” housing, we can expect that sooner rather than later the City will be called upon to pay operating and maintenance funding for the building, too.
According to the director of the Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Service (not a City agency), they had 30 cases of homeowners facing foreclosure in December alone, and a total of about 150 last year. Where do you think those HUD funds should be going?
P. S. If somebody knows the federal official to contact to say “NO WAY” to this, please post his/her e-mail and/or telephone number.
The Daily Times has their own article on this story HERE. Isn't it interesting the different kind of thinking and articles the Daily Times produces verses Salisbury News! Some wonder why Salisbury News is a necessity, now you know why. One sells her shannanigans and the other exposes them. Guess who's, who!
An Amazing Aircraft
In 1968 (1967?) an SR-71 made an emergency landing at Grand Forks AFB and was "parked" between two B-52 hangers close to the N/S road that paralled the base runway. The aircraft was completely visible to anyone using the road. Immediately after landing, GFAFB security established machine gun "nests" close to the plane. The two man crew could not exit the plane until a C-130 arrived from Edwards AFB with the ground support equipment and aircraft technicians to evacuate the crew and "fix" whatever the problem(s) were. Of course, everyone on the base came to see the 71 and security had to control traffic. After the "fixes" were accomplished (two days?), the 71 exited the base heading north. A few minutes later it returned at a very low altitude at tremendous speed in a fly by. It was awesome and was probably witnessed by about everyone on the base.
Eye candy for people who like airplanes
Grab your beverage and relax for a few minutes of awesome beauty. The SR-71 was the creation of Kelly Johnson, Lockheed, Eisenhower and the Air Force. It was envisioned in the '50s, first flew in the early '60s, retired in the '80s, briefly brought back in the '90s.
In all, 13 units of the single seat A-12 were built, and 32 of the Pilot + Recon two seat SR-71 units were built. Five A-12 were lost, one is stored. Twelve two seaters were lost. The remaining 27 are on display around the USA . The closest is at Atwater , the old Castle AFB museum at Merced with 50 other classic warplanes. You probably have a better opportunity of viewing the one in San Diego . Ask me and I'll tell you where the others are. NY, OR, OH, D C, etc. I can find most answers to most questions. Just ask. Start
with the 2000+ mph, the 80,000 feet + altitude. More if you wish.
So enjoy. One more thing. The author of the captions to the picture in this video made one misstatement, due to youth. The U-2 Recon aircraft was created in 1955, flew operationally in 1956. Kelly thought the USSR would shoot it down in 18 months. Lucky us, it flew until Gary Powers was downed on 1 May 1960.
But Kelly Johnson already had the go-ahead from Ike for the A-12. It first flew in 1962, JFK kept the manufacture of it active. No one told LBJ, 'cause everyone knew he would spill the secret. He wasn't told til the week after JFK left us. And sure enough, LBJ gave out the secret in a matter of months.
Anyhow, the most interesting, most exciting five years of my life were spent in the program, as a KC-135 refueling pilot. Where the Blackbird went, we went. You will see several refuelings in the following.
Enjoy.
Click here to view the slideshow: http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/SR-71/index.htm
GO HERE for even more information.
Eye candy for people who like airplanes
Grab your beverage and relax for a few minutes of awesome beauty. The SR-71 was the creation of Kelly Johnson, Lockheed, Eisenhower and the Air Force. It was envisioned in the '50s, first flew in the early '60s, retired in the '80s, briefly brought back in the '90s.
In all, 13 units of the single seat A-12 were built, and 32 of the Pilot + Recon two seat SR-71 units were built. Five A-12 were lost, one is stored. Twelve two seaters were lost. The remaining 27 are on display around the USA . The closest is at Atwater , the old Castle AFB museum at Merced with 50 other classic warplanes. You probably have a better opportunity of viewing the one in San Diego . Ask me and I'll tell you where the others are. NY, OR, OH, D C, etc. I can find most answers to most questions. Just ask. Start
with the 2000+ mph, the 80,000 feet + altitude. More if you wish.
So enjoy. One more thing. The author of the captions to the picture in this video made one misstatement, due to youth. The U-2 Recon aircraft was created in 1955, flew operationally in 1956. Kelly thought the USSR would shoot it down in 18 months. Lucky us, it flew until Gary Powers was downed on 1 May 1960.
But Kelly Johnson already had the go-ahead from Ike for the A-12. It first flew in 1962, JFK kept the manufacture of it active. No one told LBJ, 'cause everyone knew he would spill the secret. He wasn't told til the week after JFK left us. And sure enough, LBJ gave out the secret in a matter of months.
Anyhow, the most interesting, most exciting five years of my life were spent in the program, as a KC-135 refueling pilot. Where the Blackbird went, we went. You will see several refuelings in the following.
Enjoy.
Click here to view the slideshow: http://www.greatdanepromilitary.com/SR-71/index.htm
GO HERE for even more information.
The Window Through Which We Look
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood. The next morning while they are eating breakfast, the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash >>> correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows."
And so it is with life.
What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash >>> correctly. Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry, the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly. I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and cleaned our windows."
And so it is with life.
What we see when watching others depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
Soccer Tryouts
The Upper 90 Soccer Academy will be holding an open tryout for their U13 Boys Premier Team this Saturday, January 10, 2009 from 2:00 to 4:00 at the outdoor fields at Crown Sports Center.
The team will be playing in the MASL Spring League and in various tournaments throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Any player born on or after August 1, 1996 is encouraged to come out.
For more information, please call 410-430-1549 or email upper90@comcast.net
The team will be playing in the MASL Spring League and in various tournaments throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. Any player born on or after August 1, 1996 is encouraged to come out.
For more information, please call 410-430-1549 or email upper90@comcast.net
Is 90 enough?
We are seven days and counting from the 2009 General Assembly session from beginning. More importantly, it is also seven days from my birthday. Beginning next Wednesday, the delegates and state senators from the 24 local governments will convene on Annapolis and try to accomplish a year’s worth of business in 90 days...doesn’t that seem asinine at this point, especially with all of the challenges they will face when they walk through the door. In addition, they will spend the first chunk of the session not really tackling anything.
This is another quirk in our state that I believe should be changed. I have not written about it before now, but I think it’s time for our leaders in Annapolis to consider changing how they meet. Instead of meeting one time a year for three months, they should extend the session…greatly. By greatly extending the session, I mean by holding the session throughout most of the year.
I know that this requires a lot of our elected leaders who take great interest in voting for which new symbol they should add to the list each year, instead of important issues like early voting, slot machines and tax hikes under a Republican governor. If they seriously look at the last five years, there were three special sessions in addition to one regular session being extended by a couple of days. Most of the issues involved in the extra time needed evolved around the budget.
If the sessions lasted throughout the year, we citizens would have more influence on budget issues, by contacting our representatives, instead of leaving it with the Board of Public Works. In addition, other issues would be examined in a timelier manner. This is opposed to how things are currently being done, issues dying or being rushed through the chamber as the clock ticks to midnight.
One example of the clock being the enemy was the situation involving the county hospital system here in Prince George’s County, where a last minute deal collapsed as 12 bells were ringing. This situation was not rectified through the chamber until the next assembly session, one year later. If the county did not come up with the funds to keep the hospitals operating that year, it was going to be an ugly situation for the Greater Washington/Baltimore region.
The constitution will be looked at next year. One of the items that should seriously be examined is having our elected representatives in Annapolis on the job a lot longer than 90 days.
This is another quirk in our state that I believe should be changed. I have not written about it before now, but I think it’s time for our leaders in Annapolis to consider changing how they meet. Instead of meeting one time a year for three months, they should extend the session…greatly. By greatly extending the session, I mean by holding the session throughout most of the year.
I know that this requires a lot of our elected leaders who take great interest in voting for which new symbol they should add to the list each year, instead of important issues like early voting, slot machines and tax hikes under a Republican governor. If they seriously look at the last five years, there were three special sessions in addition to one regular session being extended by a couple of days. Most of the issues involved in the extra time needed evolved around the budget.
If the sessions lasted throughout the year, we citizens would have more influence on budget issues, by contacting our representatives, instead of leaving it with the Board of Public Works. In addition, other issues would be examined in a timelier manner. This is opposed to how things are currently being done, issues dying or being rushed through the chamber as the clock ticks to midnight.
One example of the clock being the enemy was the situation involving the county hospital system here in Prince George’s County, where a last minute deal collapsed as 12 bells were ringing. This situation was not rectified through the chamber until the next assembly session, one year later. If the county did not come up with the funds to keep the hospitals operating that year, it was going to be an ugly situation for the Greater Washington/Baltimore region.
The constitution will be looked at next year. One of the items that should seriously be examined is having our elected representatives in Annapolis on the job a lot longer than 90 days.
THANK YOU
"I wished to write you and tell you, quite simply,
THANK YOU.
I've had one business and one local organization write to me today, and it may end up leading to 3 sponsorships. That's $900 I normally wouldn't have received. Thanks again to you and to your readers.
-Bill Duck"
Bill, we're very pleased to see that local people and local businesses have shown such great interest in the Delmarva Classic Wrestling Tournament. I believe the Economic Impactyou have brought into Wicomico County by bringing so many thousands of people to Wicomico County should be very grateful for all you provide. Thousands of people come from all over the Country for this event, stay in Hotels and eat lots of food, providing probably close to a million extra tax dollars to our community for just this event.
While not everyone is into wrestling, others need to recognize just what these sporting events do for the tax base in Wicomico County. Softball Tournaments, Dog Shows, Wrestling, you name it. Without ALL of you, residents of Wicomico County would have their taxes raised, without any question.
We're in tough times and I have been preaching for weeks, we must stick together, support one and other and network to make ends meet for everyone. If Salisbury News can help, well, that's just downright cool!
Let's just hope the people in the County Tourism and Civic Center appreciate your pulling this back together again and giving it that last breath effort to once again make it a success in tough times. My hat is tipped to you Sir!
THANK YOU.
I've had one business and one local organization write to me today, and it may end up leading to 3 sponsorships. That's $900 I normally wouldn't have received. Thanks again to you and to your readers.
-Bill Duck"
Bill, we're very pleased to see that local people and local businesses have shown such great interest in the Delmarva Classic Wrestling Tournament. I believe the Economic Impactyou have brought into Wicomico County by bringing so many thousands of people to Wicomico County should be very grateful for all you provide. Thousands of people come from all over the Country for this event, stay in Hotels and eat lots of food, providing probably close to a million extra tax dollars to our community for just this event.
While not everyone is into wrestling, others need to recognize just what these sporting events do for the tax base in Wicomico County. Softball Tournaments, Dog Shows, Wrestling, you name it. Without ALL of you, residents of Wicomico County would have their taxes raised, without any question.
We're in tough times and I have been preaching for weeks, we must stick together, support one and other and network to make ends meet for everyone. If Salisbury News can help, well, that's just downright cool!
Let's just hope the people in the County Tourism and Civic Center appreciate your pulling this back together again and giving it that last breath effort to once again make it a success in tough times. My hat is tipped to you Sir!
Officers At WCDC Being Ripped Off
I had to bring this Post back up because the comments just keep coming in, months later.
If you check the county's web site under employment and click on corrections you will find the following information. According to the job listing non certified officers start at 28,000 and certified at 30,000. This is far below the stating pay of surrounding counties and the state system.
All that aside, within one year the non certified officer has to successfully complete the entrance level correctional academy. After completing the academy the officer is certified to work as a correctional officer in the state of Maryland. Going by the job listing the newly certified officer should receive a 2,000 dollar pay raise. All other agency's reward their employees with a much deserved pay raise. Not so at WCDC. WCDC officers have to wait another full year to receive their pay raise. This is in direct violation of their advertised job listing. No where is this written down or told to the officers of WCDC.
Now in contrast to the Sheriffs Department, their officers receive an automatic pay raise upon completion of the police academy.
WCDC has a hard enough time attracting qualified applicants and even harder time retaining good officers. When will the powers in charge wake up and make the changes needed to retain good officers. I know that the general public wants to house and feed inmates as cheaply as possible. Also out of site is also out of mind. Everyday officers at WCDC are doing overtime. 10 to 12 officers everyday. In the past six months 15 officers have left the employ of WCDC. Only 7 have been hired with 2 new officers included that started last week.
Now if I have any of these facts wrong, please correct me. I demand that the administration of WCDC respond to these allegations because they are not responding to the officers when they ask these very questions. The only answer ever given is "I'll get back to you", but nobody ever does.
If the command staff who claim to back the officers will help with problems such as these instead of worrying who has the best parking spot or watching their computer screens(remember Major Moore, red goes on black) would support the line officers, more officers would stay.
It costs more to replace an officer than it does to retain in the long run. The main idea seems to be that its cheaper to pay overtime than it is to pay benefits. The truth is that sick leave rises because officers are being burned out. The warden has been heard to say"If they don't like it they can leave". Guess what 3D, they must not like it for they are leaving faster than you can hire them.
If you check the county's web site under employment and click on corrections you will find the following information. According to the job listing non certified officers start at 28,000 and certified at 30,000. This is far below the stating pay of surrounding counties and the state system.
All that aside, within one year the non certified officer has to successfully complete the entrance level correctional academy. After completing the academy the officer is certified to work as a correctional officer in the state of Maryland. Going by the job listing the newly certified officer should receive a 2,000 dollar pay raise. All other agency's reward their employees with a much deserved pay raise. Not so at WCDC. WCDC officers have to wait another full year to receive their pay raise. This is in direct violation of their advertised job listing. No where is this written down or told to the officers of WCDC.
Now in contrast to the Sheriffs Department, their officers receive an automatic pay raise upon completion of the police academy.
WCDC has a hard enough time attracting qualified applicants and even harder time retaining good officers. When will the powers in charge wake up and make the changes needed to retain good officers. I know that the general public wants to house and feed inmates as cheaply as possible. Also out of site is also out of mind. Everyday officers at WCDC are doing overtime. 10 to 12 officers everyday. In the past six months 15 officers have left the employ of WCDC. Only 7 have been hired with 2 new officers included that started last week.
Now if I have any of these facts wrong, please correct me. I demand that the administration of WCDC respond to these allegations because they are not responding to the officers when they ask these very questions. The only answer ever given is "I'll get back to you", but nobody ever does.
If the command staff who claim to back the officers will help with problems such as these instead of worrying who has the best parking spot or watching their computer screens(remember Major Moore, red goes on black) would support the line officers, more officers would stay.
It costs more to replace an officer than it does to retain in the long run. The main idea seems to be that its cheaper to pay overtime than it is to pay benefits. The truth is that sick leave rises because officers are being burned out. The warden has been heard to say"If they don't like it they can leave". Guess what 3D, they must not like it for they are leaving faster than you can hire them.
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Urgent Prayer Request
Brooke Mulford has just been diagnosed with Cancer. Brooke is 4 years old and is the daughter of Rob and Amy Mulford. They are at the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia. The Mulfords will need our support during this trying time. Please keep Brooke and her family in your prayers.
God Bless,
Trinity Church
God Bless,
Trinity Church
Congratulations to Salisbury News and the Salvation Army
With the economy in decline, turmoil around the world, and other non-profits decrying drops in funding, the Salvation Army in the three lower shore counties saw a 62% increase at their kettles this Christmas season. In addition, all kettles were manned only by volunteers this past season - the first time in recent memory.
Our thanks goes out to the 442 individuals and 255 groups who volunteered their time to help provide a better life to our neighbors in need. From local luminaries such as Wicomico Sheriff Mike Lewis and Salisbury Councilwoman Debbie Campbell to folks who don't even want their names mentioned in public, your neighbors saw a need and rushed in to fill the breach. For that, much credit should be given to Salisbury News publisher Joe Albero.
I know, you either love him or hate him. It doesn't matter. Albero saw a problem. He publicized it. He pushed, prodded and begged for volunteers. He selflessly gave hours of his own time - sometimes 6, 8, or more hours at a stretch. Albero, along with the aid of a friend, kept the problem before the public eye while ringing ringing a bell AND keeping Salisbury News operational. This was no small task and its importance should not be underestimated. Without a continuing barrage of fresh content, Albero's army of "Joeys" (my term for his loyal readers) wouldn't have stayed put. Without them coming back to Salisbury News multiple times each day, the public would not have been fully aware of the need and some number of those volunteers would not have materialized.
What did Albero ask in return? Nothing.
What has Albero received for his laudible efforts? A pile of grief and abuse.
Albero's detractors have attacked him with claims that run from the amusingly absurd to the borderline psychotic. Somehow Albero is taking food from the mouths of poor people by asking people to volunteer their time to the Salvation Army (otherwise the Salvation Army would be paying the homeless to ring bells according to the Albero haters). Albero is doing it merely for the attention. Given that he (in effect) owns his own press, this claim is simply bizarre. Albero could have easily rung the bell for an hour and then ran his own picture time after time throughout the season. I have even read comments that claim Joe is evil for giving his time.
The bottom line is simple. We should be applauding people like the Salvation Army, Mike Lewis and Jim Perdue. We should also be applauding the hard work of people like Joe Albero and the hundreds of folk who gave their time to help others. To the detractors I can only hope you find the cure for what ails you.
This post originally appeared in Delmarva Dealings
Our thanks goes out to the 442 individuals and 255 groups who volunteered their time to help provide a better life to our neighbors in need. From local luminaries such as Wicomico Sheriff Mike Lewis and Salisbury Councilwoman Debbie Campbell to folks who don't even want their names mentioned in public, your neighbors saw a need and rushed in to fill the breach. For that, much credit should be given to Salisbury News publisher Joe Albero.
I know, you either love him or hate him. It doesn't matter. Albero saw a problem. He publicized it. He pushed, prodded and begged for volunteers. He selflessly gave hours of his own time - sometimes 6, 8, or more hours at a stretch. Albero, along with the aid of a friend, kept the problem before the public eye while ringing ringing a bell AND keeping Salisbury News operational. This was no small task and its importance should not be underestimated. Without a continuing barrage of fresh content, Albero's army of "Joeys" (my term for his loyal readers) wouldn't have stayed put. Without them coming back to Salisbury News multiple times each day, the public would not have been fully aware of the need and some number of those volunteers would not have materialized.
What did Albero ask in return? Nothing.
What has Albero received for his laudible efforts? A pile of grief and abuse.
Albero's detractors have attacked him with claims that run from the amusingly absurd to the borderline psychotic. Somehow Albero is taking food from the mouths of poor people by asking people to volunteer their time to the Salvation Army (otherwise the Salvation Army would be paying the homeless to ring bells according to the Albero haters). Albero is doing it merely for the attention. Given that he (in effect) owns his own press, this claim is simply bizarre. Albero could have easily rung the bell for an hour and then ran his own picture time after time throughout the season. I have even read comments that claim Joe is evil for giving his time.
The bottom line is simple. We should be applauding people like the Salvation Army, Mike Lewis and Jim Perdue. We should also be applauding the hard work of people like Joe Albero and the hundreds of folk who gave their time to help others. To the detractors I can only hope you find the cure for what ails you.
This post originally appeared in Delmarva Dealings
My Ideas For The Downtown Plaza & Surrounding Area.
I have reached out in the past and asked readers to share their opinion as to what they think might work for the Downtown Plaza. The response was minimal. However, let's try it again.
Here's what "I" would do and let's see how many Politicians follow my lead?
First of all, you need a MAGNET business to move in there. I'm talking something like, STARBUCKS. Then you need someplace like a Seacrets down there. You need a Barber Shop, old school. How about all of the Recruiting Offices for the Armed Forces. In other words, don't bank on groups of businesses like Antiques. When these businesses die off, they all fail and we've already experienced that. A complete mix of businesses that compliment one and other, not compete with one and other. You want agreements with contracts so they can't open another one within 10 miles from this location. If you want it to work, that's what you're going to have to do.
Now, there are things that must change down there right away. Take out ALL of the brick and flower beds, ponds that don't work anyway and create diagonal parking in front of every location on BOTH sides. NO METERS whatsoever! If you have to use the parking behind the Plaza, have each store validate your parking at no cost. I agree with something Anne Taylor said. We need to have retail on the bottom floors of these buildings, not lawyers, real estate agents and doctors. They should be on the second floor, should they choose to stay and residential on 2nd and 3rd floors.
Once things begin to start hopping down there, a bus service should be made available from the college to the plaza. This would be for several purposes. To supply transportation for employees, shopping in general and or night life. You don't have to have all alcohol establishments to survive. I had a business in Crofton called Happy Days Cafe. Black & white checkered floors, black and white striped awnings inside over the ice cream parlor area, a deli inside, 3, 7 ft pool tables and TV's everywhere. Very reasonable food prices and the place was always steady with business for lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The idea was to recreate the old Arnolds from the Show Happy Days. I had a 1950's style decor and it was very inexpensive to put together. I even had the 1950's style tables and seats, it was really cool. AAAAAAAAH! LOL
You just have to look at the market you have and then cater to it. The college should be a huge draw. You put an ice cream parlor down there where you have inside and outside seating, maybe even another Rita's and watch what happens. It's a home run, I'd even invest into one, seriously.
There's a daytime lunch crowd, big deal. The numbers you take in at lunch really account for next to nothing but maybe breaking even with your Staff, power and supplies, that's it. You MUST bring in an evening crowd to make it work. I know the business, I'm telling you, it's a must. You don't want to compete so much that you put the other Downtown businesses out of business. It would be better to make them a part of your group and support one and other like the old days when America was so great. You know, like when Macy's didn't have something so you sent them to Woolworths instead.
The other thing you need is support from the City. Long term support. Giving away free taxes is a bunch of crap. Only the property owners make out on that deal. Look how GREAT the Mayor's pie in the sky Art District worked. Lots of free press, not ONE person taking advantage of it. Why, because you'd have to BUY the property and own it. Then open your art store and make everything there in order to get a tax credit. Politicians are some pretty stupid people, believe me. They love patting themselves on the back with stupid ideas like this and then go off to another convention next year and come back with yet another stupid one.
The City needs to make a contract with WBOC & WMDT and run constant year round commercials that hit you in the face each and every day. Go Here, come to Riverfest, the Salisbury Zoo, the Ward Museum, the Downtown Plaza, you know the drill.
My earlier article about the Atlantic Hotel needs to take a page from this particular article as well as the Town of Berlin and Ocean City. Communities supporting their own.
Do YOU realize through the Cable Company if you run random ads on TV you should be able to purchase them for around $3.00 an ad! I know, many of you are going to say that's a bunch of crap but it's true. You sign a regular contract with these people and you can buy filler spaces day and night for about $3.00 per additional ad not on your regular schedule.
I used to buy an ESPN Package and run 30 second ads on Redskins Games for around $75.00 an ad. Now granted, that was a deal, should someone drop out of advertising for that particular game but I jumped on it every opportunity they allowed. Television commercials are NOT as bad as some would believe. If the City/County joined forces and bought scheduled ads to market the City & County, if you became a part of this group they could tack you onto their ads and reasonably market these areas and build instant business.
Now, there's other things you have to watch out for. When you get a group of businesses together like this you must have proper security. The SPD would have to police this area and let criminals know if they mess with anyone, they're going down. Any sign of hanging out and the wrong crowd selling drugs and so forth, everyone has to come together and get rid of them instantly. Believe it or not, that can destroy everyone very fast.
You don't want grocery store/pharmacy kind of businesses because let's face it, they won't be able to compete and they'll only have 5 to 9 pm kind of traffic. They'll also take up a ton of parking for short term and get frustrated when they can't find a spot.
Then think about what compliments the daytime businesses throughout the Downtown area. Perhaps a UPS or FedEx Kinko's store? There are thousands of people reading this Blog daily. I'm sure you can come up with many more ideas and make it work. IMHO, I don't believe the current administration ever thought of coming to YOU and asking what YOU want. They go to places like Rockville and come back saying, we want that kind of Library. However, it's not what the Downtown needs. Again, I'm back to the wants verses needs thing again. However, it works.
The Downtown Plaza can work. Pulling ALL of the property owners together would be a good start as well. They must be a part of the discussion because without them we can come up with all of the greatest ideas on earth but if they don't agree, it's useless. Forcing some of the property owners to do something and clearly show they want to sell or rent their space is another problem. Anyhow, good healthy discussion on this post can't hurt anyone. So let's see where this takes us and we'll see just how much the Downtown Plaza means to Salisbury Citizens.
REMINDER
While 95% of you have complied with no more foul language, a few have popped in and have been rejected. This message is a reminder as to why you're not seeing your comment posted.
I'll add, the comments that did come through weren't very harsh at all but a deal is a deal and we're sticking to it. Thanks for understanding and working so well with the new rules. There's a chance some of those making the comments I've mentioned didn't read the original Post and we'll have to do this from time to time.
I'll add, the comments that did come through weren't very harsh at all but a deal is a deal and we're sticking to it. Thanks for understanding and working so well with the new rules. There's a chance some of those making the comments I've mentioned didn't read the original Post and we'll have to do this from time to time.
A Second Class Action Lawsuit Against Perdue Emerges
Perdue sells whole chickens, as well as cut-up chickens and prepared chicken products. Perdue whole chickens are sold with “giblets,” the other products are not. Perdue therefore has an enormous quantity of extra giblet parts to dispose of, because whole chickens are only a part of its business.
Unknown to Plaintiff and Class, however, Perdue has a secret practice of disposing of additional giblet parts by inserting them (e.g., more than one heart, liver, gizzard, neck per bird) into Perdue whole chicken sold to retail customers. By improperly inserting these giblet parts into Perdue chicken, Perdue disposes of its extra giblets by essentially having Plaintiff and Class “pay” the disposal costs Perdue itself would incur if it wanted to properly dispose of them. Further, by this improper method, Perdue incorporates the additional giblet parts in the price per-pound of Perdue whole chickens sold to retail customers.
Perdue claims the only complaints they have received was that there was not enough giblets in their chickens.
GO HERE to see the actual lawsuit that was filed.
Unknown to Plaintiff and Class, however, Perdue has a secret practice of disposing of additional giblet parts by inserting them (e.g., more than one heart, liver, gizzard, neck per bird) into Perdue whole chicken sold to retail customers. By improperly inserting these giblet parts into Perdue chicken, Perdue disposes of its extra giblets by essentially having Plaintiff and Class “pay” the disposal costs Perdue itself would incur if it wanted to properly dispose of them. Further, by this improper method, Perdue incorporates the additional giblet parts in the price per-pound of Perdue whole chickens sold to retail customers.
Perdue claims the only complaints they have received was that there was not enough giblets in their chickens.
GO HERE to see the actual lawsuit that was filed.
The Atlantic Hotel In Berlin Has Closed
The Daily Times has an excellent article in today's paper about the Atlantic Hotel closing in berlin HERE.
This is a shame as my Wife and I spent many wonderful and memorable evenings dining at their restaurant and hanging out during their Fiddlers Conventions there year after year.
One of the claims from a former employee was that they had changed it too much in recent years and the cost to dine there was simply too much. I beg to differ. Granted, it was more expensive than Burger King but let me assure you, the food was always fantastic and I had never once heard of anyone having a bad meal there, unless things have changed?
One of the key problems, (in my opinion) we see all too often on the Eastern Shore is, you have to REMIND people that you're even there. If you're off the beat and path, you have to go out and get that business. You have to have a mailing list of everyone that patronized there and send them specials and or ways to encourage them to come back. Especially during tough economic times.
Berlin is one of the coolest little Towns on the Eastern Shore and Hollywood even thought so by shooting at least two movies in that Town. Nevertheless, they talk about reopening some day but they're not sure when. I told you Folks, put on that seat belt because times are only going to get tougher. This will be a big loss for Berlin and one can only hope the Owners pull it back together and bring that charm back to those who truly enjoy it.
Great Question
"Do you know anything about the Main Street Medical on Mt. Hermon Road
They are closed up tighter than a tick
I went yesterday and there is nothing on the door and the phone just advises of the hours
What are we supposed to do if we have prescriptions that are due to expire – and I realize that they are not like the traditional medical doctors but aren’t they required to allow us to get our records?"
Does anyone know what's going on there?
They are closed up tighter than a tick
I went yesterday and there is nothing on the door and the phone just advises of the hours
What are we supposed to do if we have prescriptions that are due to expire – and I realize that they are not like the traditional medical doctors but aren’t they required to allow us to get our records?"
Does anyone know what's going on there?
Bids For White House Fence Repairs
Government solicits bids for White House Fence repairs:
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in DC: One is from Chicago , another is from Virginia and the third, is from Alabama . All three go with a White House official to examine the fence.
The Virginia contractor takes out a tape measure and does some
measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Alabama contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to
the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the
other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"
The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Alabama to fix the fence."
"Done!" replies the government official. And that, my friends, is how government contracting works!
Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House in DC: One is from Chicago , another is from Virginia and the third, is from Alabama . All three go with a White House official to examine the fence.
The Virginia contractor takes out a tape measure and does some
measuring, then works some figures with a pencil. "Well," he says, "I figure the job will run about $900: $400 for materials, $400 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Alabama contractor also does some measuring and figuring, then says, "I can do this job for $700: $300 for materials, $300 for my crew and $100 profit for me."
The Chicago contractor doesn't measure or figure, but leans over to
the White House official and whispers, "$2,700."
The official, incredulous, says, "You didn't even measure like the
other guys! How did you come up with such a high figure?"
The Chicago contractor whispers back, "$1000 for me, $1000 for you, and we hire the guy from Alabama to fix the fence."
"Done!" replies the government official. And that, my friends, is how government contracting works!
New British Submarine
Britain launches massive sub that can hear a ship from across the Atlantic.
She is four years late and a massive 900 million over budget. But when the Royal Navy's super-sub HMS Astute finally arrived, she made for an awesome sight.
More complex than the space shuttle, and able to circumnavigate the globe without surfacing, the 7,400-ton monster is the largest and deadliest
hunter-killer submarine ever built.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall cracked a bottle of beer brewed by the sub's crew on her bow to officially name the 'boat', in Navy jargon, before she was gingerly wheeled out of her shed at the stately speed of one metre per minute.
The specifications for Britain 's biggest submarine make for mind- boggling reading, but it was the sheer size of the black behemoth which made its mark on the 10,000 dockyard workers, schoolchildren, VIPs and Navy personnel invited to the ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
The Astute submarine under construction at Barrow
As long as a football pitch, at 318 ft, and as wide as four double-decker buses, HMS Astute is a third longer than any sub which has gone before.
Her nuclear-powered engine will propel her through the water at more than 20 knots, yet the UK 's first stealth sub makes less noise than a baby dolphin, making her as good as undetectable by enemy ships.
Astute's sonar is so advanced that if she was lying in the English Channel she would be able to detect ships leaving New York harbour 3,000 nautical miles away (although the details of how she can do this are classified).
The nuclear reactor will never need refueling, and with an ability to make oxygen and drinking water out of sea water, the sub could stay underwater for its entire 25-year life span were it not for the needs of the crew.
Once she goes into operation in 2009, Astute will carry a 98-man crew and stay at sea for 12 weeks on a routine patrol.
The massive bow is slowly moved into position.
She will carry 38 Tomahawk cruise missiles, with a range of 1,240 miles, meaning Astute could attack targets in North Africa with pinpoint accuracy while sitting off the coast of Plymouth.
Spearfish torpedoes will also be on board for attacking ships and other subs. But Astute will not carry nuclear weapons. The UK 'sTrident missiles are launched from the Vanguard class of submarines.
The Navy's submarine chief Captain Mike Davis-Marks said: 'The Astute class of submarines will quite simply be unbeatable worldwide for many years to come.
'Astute will have a capability that will keep us right at the top of the premiership of the world's navies the Manchester United of submarine nations. With our proud heritage, Britain deserves nothing less.'
Astute is the first of four vessels to be built by BAE Systems at a total cost of 3.85 billion, or 960 million each.
She is four years late and a massive 900 million over budget. But when the Royal Navy's super-sub HMS Astute finally arrived, she made for an awesome sight.
More complex than the space shuttle, and able to circumnavigate the globe without surfacing, the 7,400-ton monster is the largest and deadliest
hunter-killer submarine ever built.
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall cracked a bottle of beer brewed by the sub's crew on her bow to officially name the 'boat', in Navy jargon, before she was gingerly wheeled out of her shed at the stately speed of one metre per minute.
The specifications for Britain 's biggest submarine make for mind- boggling reading, but it was the sheer size of the black behemoth which made its mark on the 10,000 dockyard workers, schoolchildren, VIPs and Navy personnel invited to the ceremony in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
The Astute submarine under construction at Barrow
As long as a football pitch, at 318 ft, and as wide as four double-decker buses, HMS Astute is a third longer than any sub which has gone before.
Her nuclear-powered engine will propel her through the water at more than 20 knots, yet the UK 's first stealth sub makes less noise than a baby dolphin, making her as good as undetectable by enemy ships.
Astute's sonar is so advanced that if she was lying in the English Channel she would be able to detect ships leaving New York harbour 3,000 nautical miles away (although the details of how she can do this are classified).
The nuclear reactor will never need refueling, and with an ability to make oxygen and drinking water out of sea water, the sub could stay underwater for its entire 25-year life span were it not for the needs of the crew.
Once she goes into operation in 2009, Astute will carry a 98-man crew and stay at sea for 12 weeks on a routine patrol.
The massive bow is slowly moved into position.
She will carry 38 Tomahawk cruise missiles, with a range of 1,240 miles, meaning Astute could attack targets in North Africa with pinpoint accuracy while sitting off the coast of Plymouth.
Spearfish torpedoes will also be on board for attacking ships and other subs. But Astute will not carry nuclear weapons. The UK 'sTrident missiles are launched from the Vanguard class of submarines.
The Navy's submarine chief Captain Mike Davis-Marks said: 'The Astute class of submarines will quite simply be unbeatable worldwide for many years to come.
'Astute will have a capability that will keep us right at the top of the premiership of the world's navies the Manchester United of submarine nations. With our proud heritage, Britain deserves nothing less.'
Astute is the first of four vessels to be built by BAE Systems at a total cost of 3.85 billion, or 960 million each.
City Bistro Calls It Quits On The Downtown Plaza
First it was Feldman's, then 9-2-5 and now the City Bistro called it quits at the end of the year. Businesses just can't survive on the Downtown Plaza and the City Bistro will certainly be missed.
Mayor Tilghman talked the talk but never walked the walk on the Downtown Plaza and while she boasts about me, me, me, I, I, I, opened up the Plaza to traffic once again, aren't I so wonderful, she failed to anything other than that. Well, she did spend taxpayers money on studies but NOTHING was ever done to revitalize the Plaza and businesses are failing because of it.
Is it fair for me to blame the Mayor for the downfall of every business on the Plaza, I think so. Look at it this way. If I were Mayor and I ran around telling everyone what wonderful things I did for that particular area and businesses were dropping like dead flies, wouldn't all of you be after me for boasting about things that just weren't true? The answer is, YES. Mayor Tilghman is a HUGE failure to the City of Salisbury and while she made all these promises to people investing major money believing support was on the way, she got you, she suckered you in and then she dropped you like a hot potato and guess what, she couldn't care less. Yeah, some great business person and better yet, what a great Mayor. She's out of there because she SUCKS as a Mayor and deserved to run again so people could have proven to her just how they feel by giving her NOTHING for votes.
I mentioned a couple of months ago that 9-2-5 was closing their doors because the young lady who owned the Shop was scared to death of some of the Customers coming through her door. So much so she started taking in her German Shepard every day. I learned last night that someone who lives on the Plaza was almost mugged a few days ago and if someone hadn't come around the corner the muggers would have been successful.
There is a new Deli supposed to be opening in the old Fireball Deli location but from the looks of traffic down there, well, let's just say things are going to be tough. Hopefully once people read this Post they'll be running to the Owner of that building and securing a lease on that restaurant and reopening with more marketing finances and get people down there. Of course they'll have to serve some really good food too.
Here's yet another challenge for Jim Ireton and Gary Comegys. What will YOU do to revitalize the Downtown Plaza. Heck, Gary should be loaded with ideas since he's been on the Council so long and has seen what those studies told them they should be doing. Nevertheless, I want to hear confident answers, not pie in the sky political talk. Everyone should be preparing to ask tons of questions and let's hear what these people are made of. Force them to PROVE to you they are the person for the job. Enough is Enough! People have invested big money on that Plaza and it's been nothing but a disappointment. I'm sorry to see the City Bistro go.
Quote of the Day
Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.
~Milton Friedman
~Milton Friedman
WICOMICO RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO APPEAL TAX ASSESSMENTS
Yesterday, SBYnews informed the public about how Wicomico experienced a 5% drop in property values in one month alone. It shouldn't come as a surprise for many of Wicomico residents as the real estate meltdown continues.
Please be advised that Wicomico County's residents were slated for a new 3-year Phased-In Market Value assessment method. Most of Wicomico residents were issued appraisals based on what the real estate market values were trading at during their peaks, before, the housing melt-down. Thus, to the detriment of many Wicomico County residents the appeal process broke down as many have inadvertently waived their right to an appeal by the State's newly implemented assessment procedures.
In order to take corrective action, one will be required to call into the Wicomico County Assessment Office and request an application for a re-appraisal in order to correct the Assessment defect.
In one Wicomico County neighborhood alone, Ole Town off of Pemberton Drive, one resident has reported a reduction by as much as $24,000.00 in their real property tax assessment. However, The real estate tax assessment on my own home increased 12.2% from 2008 - 2009 and 10.9% from 2009 - 2010 or a total of 24.41% over a two year period. This is a tremendous error for not only myself, but for a mulititude of taxpayers based on the newly implemented State Phased-In Value Assessment method.
The number to call to request a re-appraisal
Wicomico County Assessment Office
201 Baptist Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21801-4962
410-713-3560
Please be advised that Wicomico County's residents were slated for a new 3-year Phased-In Market Value assessment method. Most of Wicomico residents were issued appraisals based on what the real estate market values were trading at during their peaks, before, the housing melt-down. Thus, to the detriment of many Wicomico County residents the appeal process broke down as many have inadvertently waived their right to an appeal by the State's newly implemented assessment procedures.
In order to take corrective action, one will be required to call into the Wicomico County Assessment Office and request an application for a re-appraisal in order to correct the Assessment defect.
In one Wicomico County neighborhood alone, Ole Town off of Pemberton Drive, one resident has reported a reduction by as much as $24,000.00 in their real property tax assessment. However, The real estate tax assessment on my own home increased 12.2% from 2008 - 2009 and 10.9% from 2009 - 2010 or a total of 24.41% over a two year period. This is a tremendous error for not only myself, but for a mulititude of taxpayers based on the newly implemented State Phased-In Value Assessment method.
The number to call to request a re-appraisal
Wicomico County Assessment Office
201 Baptist Street
Salisbury, Maryland 21801-4962
410-713-3560
SHERIFF JOE IS AT IT AGAIN!
Oh, there's MUCH more to know about Sheriff Joe!
Maricopa County was spending approx. $18 million dollars a year on stray animals, like cats and dogs. Sheriff Joe offered to take the department over, and the County Supervisors said okay.
The animal shelters are now all staffed and operated by prisoners. They feed and care for the strays. Every animal in his care is taken out and walked twice daily. He now has prisoners who are experts in animal nutrition and behavior. They give great classes for anyone who'd like to adopt an animal. He has literally taken stray dogs off the street, given them to the care of prisoners, and had them place in dog shows.
The best part? His budget for the entire department is now under $3 million. Teresa and I adopted a Weimaraner from a Maricopa County shelter two years ago. He was neutered, and current on all shots, in great health, and even had a microchip inserted the day we got him. Cost us $78.
The prisoners get the benefit of about $0.28 an hour for working, but most would work for free, just to be out of their cells for the day. Most of his budget is for utilities, building maintenance, etc. He pays the prisoners out of the fees collected for adopted animals.
I have long wondered when the rest of the country would take a look at the way he runs the jail system, and copy some of his ideas. He has a huge farm, donated to the county years ago, where inmates can work, and they grow most of their own fresh vegetables and food, doing all the work and harvesting by hand.
He has a pretty good sized hog farm, which provides meat, and fertilizer. It fertilizes the Christmas tree nursery, where prisoners work, and you can buy a living Christmas tree for $6 - $8 for the Holidays, and plant it later. We have six trees in our yard from the Prison.
Yup, he was reelected last year with 83% of the vote.
Now he's in trouble with the ACLU again. He painted all his buses and vehicles with a mural, that has a special hotline phone number painted on it, where you can call and report suspected illegal aliens. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement wasn't doing enough in his eyes, so he had 40 deputies trained specifically for enforcing immigration laws, started up his hotline, and bought 4 new buses just for hauling folks back to the border. He's kind of a 'Git-R Dun' kind of Sheriff.
TO THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JOE ARPAIO
HE IS THE MARICOPA ARIZONA COUNTY SHERIFF
AND HE KEEPS GETTING ELECTED OVER AND OVER
THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY:
Sheriff Joe Arpaio (In Arizona ) who created the ' Tent City Jail':
He has jail meals down to 40 cents a serving and charges the inmates for them.
He stopped smoking and porno magazines in the jails. Took away their weights Cut off all but 'G' movies.
He started chain gangs so the inmates could do free work on county and city projects.
Then He Started Chain Gangs For Women So He Wouldn't Get
Sued For Discrimination.
He took away cable TV Until he found out there was A Federal Court Order that Required Cable TV For Jails So He Hooked Up The Cable TV Again Only Let In The Disney Channel And The Weather Channel.
When asked why the weather channel He Replied, So They Will Know How Hot It's Gonna Be While They Are Working
ON My Chain Gangs.
He Cut Off Coffee Since It Has Zero Nutritional Value.
When the inmates complained, he told them, 'This Isn't The Ritz/Carlton......If You Don't Like It, Don't Come Back.'
More On The Arizona Sheriff:
With Temperatures Being Even Hotter Than Usual In Phoenix (116 Degrees Just Set A New Record), the Associated Press Reports:
About 2,000 Inmates Living In A Barbed-Wire-Surrounded Tent Encampment At The Maricopa County Jail Have Been Given Permission To Strip Down To Their Government-Issued
Pink Boxer Shorts.
On Wednesday, hundreds of men wearing boxers were either curled up on their bunk beds or chatted in the tents, which reached
138 Degrees Inside The Week Before.
Many Were Also Swathed In Wet, Pink Towels As Sweat Collected On Their Chests And Dripped Down To Their PINK SOCKS.
'It Feels Like We Are In A Furnace,' Said James Zanzot, An Inmate Who Has Lived In The TENTS for 1 year. 'It's Inhumane.'
Joe Arpaio, the tough-guy sheriff who created the tent city and long ago started making his prisoners wear pink, and eat bologna sandwiches, is not one bit sympathetic. He said Wednesday that he told all of the inmates: 'It's 120 Degrees In Iraq And Our Soldiers Are Living In Tents Too, And They Have To Wear Full Battle Gear,
But They Didn't Commit Any Crimes,So Shut Your Mouths!'
Way To Go, Sheriff!
Maybe if all prisons were like this one there would be a lot less crime and/or repeat offenders. Criminals should be punished for their crimes - not live in luxury until it's time for their parole, only to go out and commit another crime so they can get back in to live on taxpayers money and enjoy things taxpayers can't afford to have for themselves.
Lower Shore Young Republicans Meeting
The Lower Shore Young Republicans will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday January 8th. The meeting will be held at the Green Turtle in Salisbury at 7:00 pm. Our club elections will be held that night, so if you or anyone you know are interested in running please attend. We also will be discussing our rescheduled canned food drive for the Salisbury Christian Shelter, as well as, our trip to
Washington D.C and Annapolis coming up this February. Again, the meeting will be this Thursday at 7:00 p.m, located at the Green Turtle on the restaurant side. Look forward to seeing you then.
Respectfully,
Mark A. Biehl
President
Lower Shore Young Republicans
Washington D.C and Annapolis coming up this February. Again, the meeting will be this Thursday at 7:00 p.m, located at the Green Turtle on the restaurant side. Look forward to seeing you then.
Respectfully,
Mark A. Biehl
President
Lower Shore Young Republicans
Anne Coulter Banned Forever from NBC!!!
Ultra Conservative Author and Columnist Anne Coulter was cut from the Today's Show today, and was replaced by gossip columnist Periz Hilton, who recently offered $1000. to anyone who would throw a pie in Anne Coulter's beautiful face.
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Delmarva Classic Need Your Help
This is an e-mail I was hoping not to have to write, but alas, I must.
The Wi-Hi Wrestling Team DESPERATELY needs your help. Last season, after a 13th year of record attendance, we made the decision to move the Delmarva Classic Wrestling Tournament to the Civic Center. We had more teams interested in attending than ever before, and this would allow us to also offer a JV tournament for those JV wrestlers who get few opportunities to wrestle each year. The tournament will be next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17.
With the Civic Center comes a rental fee - $3,000 a day for the two days, and $1,000 in mandatory WY&CC staffing. The Civic Center is barred by the County Council from giving community groups discounts as they have in the past. So we have to pay the entire $7,000. I don't blame the Civic Center - they are just administering a policy given to them by the County. Arguing over whether it's fair or not doesn't help me make the rent, to be blunt. It is there, and must be paid.
The team had planned on doing that by offering sponsorships - $300 per weight class (there are 14) would get a corporate logo on every t-shirt, every program sold, and every bracket for that weight class. Also, the mat that weight class is wrestled on would have signage as well. This looked like a great idea last spring, it really did.
Well, the response has been underwhelming to say the least. Of the 6 of us actively soliciting sponsorships, we have secured one. Not one each, one. We need 14. And, to make matters worse, I've had 4 teams (and their fees) pull out due to travel restrictions put on them by their counties, so instead of 21 teams, I now have 17.
If you know ANYONE who owns a business that you think might be willing to help the Wrestling team, PLEASE let me know. I’ll pass on a sponsorship packet you can present to them, or arrange for someone from the team to make contact.
We’re looking at losing more than $3,000 if we don’t secure these sponsorships, and I have to have a definitive list by next Tuesday – just 8 days from now.
If you know ANYONE who can be of help, LET US KNOW!
Sincerely,
Bill Duck
Tournament Director
delmarvaclassic@verizon.net
The Wi-Hi Wrestling Team DESPERATELY needs your help. Last season, after a 13th year of record attendance, we made the decision to move the Delmarva Classic Wrestling Tournament to the Civic Center. We had more teams interested in attending than ever before, and this would allow us to also offer a JV tournament for those JV wrestlers who get few opportunities to wrestle each year. The tournament will be next Friday and Saturday, Jan. 16-17.
With the Civic Center comes a rental fee - $3,000 a day for the two days, and $1,000 in mandatory WY&CC staffing. The Civic Center is barred by the County Council from giving community groups discounts as they have in the past. So we have to pay the entire $7,000. I don't blame the Civic Center - they are just administering a policy given to them by the County. Arguing over whether it's fair or not doesn't help me make the rent, to be blunt. It is there, and must be paid.
The team had planned on doing that by offering sponsorships - $300 per weight class (there are 14) would get a corporate logo on every t-shirt, every program sold, and every bracket for that weight class. Also, the mat that weight class is wrestled on would have signage as well. This looked like a great idea last spring, it really did.
Well, the response has been underwhelming to say the least. Of the 6 of us actively soliciting sponsorships, we have secured one. Not one each, one. We need 14. And, to make matters worse, I've had 4 teams (and their fees) pull out due to travel restrictions put on them by their counties, so instead of 21 teams, I now have 17.
If you know ANYONE who owns a business that you think might be willing to help the Wrestling team, PLEASE let me know. I’ll pass on a sponsorship packet you can present to them, or arrange for someone from the team to make contact.
We’re looking at losing more than $3,000 if we don’t secure these sponsorships, and I have to have a definitive list by next Tuesday – just 8 days from now.
If you know ANYONE who can be of help, LET US KNOW!
Sincerely,
Bill Duck
Tournament Director
delmarvaclassic@verizon.net
Together We Can Solve This
So far we have figured out that he lives in a halfway house of sorts in the Camden area. He used to work at Giant but allegedly got fired due to yelling at a customer and was most recently seen at Giant about a week ago talking to people at the front counter. He was also seen two days ago on a bike on Camden Avenue with a group of kids.
Anyone with any information please contact the Salisbury Police Department or post information about this persons name here on comments. You can obviously remain anonymous. The person that updated us with this information remembered his name possibly as "Devon". So we're getting closer, we just need a little more help and we can get this behind us. Thanks for all your help Folks.
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