Comment Worthy A Post

Mr. Taylor,

I am so sick of how albero is constantly blasting law enforcement, all because he can no longer get his way with with sheriff mike Lewis. There are so many wonderful things law enforcement does in the communities around the shore yet he is consistently blasting us. As a law enforcement officer myself, it is disgusting to read some of his post and comments reguarding police officers. There are bad apples in every profession, but its very few in the police world and the few there are give us a bad name. I work sometimes 20 plus hours a day to get criminals off the street, put my life on the line for Aholes like albero, and spend more time working the street than at home with my small children. I was wondering if you could shed light on some of the good things us police officers do. Albero shames all of law enforcement. I say to albero go and tell the officers families who have died in the line of duty for people like him that their sons or daughters were unworthy Ames find out what happens. Thank you so much Mr. Taylor.

Respectfully,

A law enforcement officer

First Changes

As you can see I took advice from the comments and changed the colors to make the posts easier to read. Other little tweaks will occurring over the next few days.

Big Moves In Worcester County

The Criminal Bureau of Investigation is moving from it's current location on the old isle of wight road to a shared building in downtown Snow Hill with the tourism and economic development office. The people inside the Tourism office are not happy campers to have the Sheriff department start bringing suspects into the building but are scared to speak up on the matter

Thank you

I appreciate the input and will be taking all into consideration. Several of the ideas definitely struck a chord. I also want to thank everyone for the kind emails. Family is always priority #1 to me and while I know some get frustrated because they want to be entertained by me that's not my job if you want entertainment go buy a PS3 or rent a movie.

I will get back to slowly posting next week so thank you again

Question Time

Ok as you have noticed I have not had the time to keep up with whats going on at the current time. The question I have is when I get back in the swing of things what would you like to see on this site? You want more editorial stories, more or less on politics? me to go on the attack more? concentrate on crimes? I always ask my readers inputs for my direction as since I have been sidetracked since the end of January I am looking for direction.

I would like to have more people contribute stories or their letters to the editor for discussion reasons so more viewpoints are read. Be serious with your answers

Delmarva Emerald Society Fundraiser

The Delmarva Emerald Society Fundraiser will sponsor the 2nd Annual St. Baldrick's  Head Shaving and Fundraiser for childhood cancer.  The event will be held at Station 7 restaurant in Pittsville on March 17th.  See the poster below or check the sites listed for more information.

Clarence Jackson charged

Clarence "butch" Jackson has also been now charged with accessory and burglary in the Christine Sheddy murder case. His girlfriend Tia was charged last week

Obama says adding $4 Trillion in debt is unpatriotic

Guess what buddy? You've already added $5 trillion.

Rhetoric over Reason

I was having a conversation last week with a local business owner who asked me what we had to do to get Salisbury back toward a goal of some kind. Local politics have ceased to be about policy and become all about personalities, which has caused our Government to basically become a laughing stock. We need people to want to run for office for the right reasons and not because of the good health insurance or to get personal payback to a former City official. We need a group of people who don't just have their own best interest in mind like the current majority, but what will make Salisbury a better place to live.

We need people who can work together to solve the City problems. The City and people in general don;t understand this stuff is important and that they need to get involved and vote. The best thing that can happen is the redistricting plan which would allow more representation for all residents and get us out of the Camden stranglehold. The founders of this great City would have never done the districts like they are now if they could see the mess that Debbie, Terry and Tim have done by running a City from one neighborhood.

The word that has been lost is compromise, nobody is willing to work together hence we all stay still. I want a revived downtown, more businesses in Salisbury but these things will never happen as long as we allow personality to win over the people that live here.  

Tia Johnson Charged As Accessory In Christine Sheddy Murder

Beatrice Wessells Homicide Cold Case

Rosemary MacIntire Cold Case

Kathy Horsey Unsolved Cold Case Homicide

Colleen West Homicide Cold Case

Jeffrey Gunderson Cold Case

 

I am going to say the same thing I did during the Whitney Bennett search, someone knows something and it's time you give the family and friends some closure. 

So Where are we?

Well February has proven to be an interesting month to say the least. I do apologize once again for the lack of content this month but as stated family matters are far more important. To those that want to celebrate thinking I'm going somewhere, guess again when March gets here I will be back full swing and able to be out in the community again. The atmosphere in the area is in a sad state since the first of the year with petty move after petty move made by the Council majority.

Honestly they dumb down the area so badly I don't even feel like wasting time writing about it at times. I think honestly that is why they do it, they continue to do the most dumb ass spiteful things where even I as a blogger who could have fodder with it forever, just begin to shake my head. Debbie Campbell was power hungry years ago when she didn't have the power to enforce her will upon us lowly servants, but as the old saying goes "absolute power corrupts absolutely" There hasn't been anything positive come from this group since they took power.

I am always here to help people that need to get their side of the story out. As far as the other problem in Salisbury the tumor at 300 west main street well what can be said. I made myself a resolution at the end of last year that I wasn't going to read his trash anymore and I have stuck to it and have not even given him 1 hit since December 31st. If I want to know what ignorant stuff he says I simply read Dr Delusional . Joe is a cockroach you never can get out of your cabinets because he has nowhere else to go. He has alienated just about everyone in the area except the other outcasts of society who cling to his every word.

Honestly except for less than 20 people in the area things aren't all that bad so we need to think on the positive. I am looking forward to getting back out to Third Friday next month, the Salisbury Festival, the Chicken Festival and many other fun events. Again thank you to my readers for the patience while I have other things going on. I have many things in the works story wise so stay tuned.

What do you think?

In the paper today they are talking about Jim Iretons desire to get some power back from the council majority. What do you think ?

Ocean City Theme Song? Why Not Tim Landers "It's A Shore Thing"

There has been alot of discussion lately of finding an official Ocean City song, but like many others I think they should stick with this song that inspired the idea to begin with, it will be hard to beat this.

February 3RD Friday

AI&G's Annual Chili Fundraiser Buy a handcrafted pottery bowl and get the chili for free! Artists and Muscians Wanted! Are you an artist or musician? Have an interesting craft or hobby to display or items for sale? Contact the 3rd Friday Committee for information on becoming part of the next 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury at 3rdFridaySby@gmail.com. Thank You to All of Our Third Friday Participants Market Street Inn Kuhn's Jewelers Parker Place Serenity Bloomie's Art Institute & Gallery SWAC Beauty In Motion CakeArt Enza's Organic Salon Salisbury Skate shop Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Sushi De Kanpai Chesapeake East Season's Best Antiques Yum's Cafe St. Peter's Church Gallery 101 Body Pro Dear 3rd Friday Fans, 3rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury is this Friday February 17th from 5- 8pm. 3rd Friday will be the place to be, with art shows, shopping and dining in Salisbury's beautiful Downtown. All along Main Street shops and restaurants will be open with specials and sales. Art Shows from AIG and the 3F Team, along with a special event from SWAC, all make it a wonderful night to stroll around downtown. This Friday is a huge night for AI&G. The 2012 Blooming Artist Youth Show opening is 5-7, with over 300 pieces of art work from emerging, young local artists. This show includes works from the Parkside High School Visual and Performing Arts Program. Bitna Shin, Senior at Parkside will have a full solo exhibition in the Foyer Gallery. The 3rd Friday Art Show will again be set up in its new location, the Vernon Powell Building. The Vernon Powell Building is located right on the Plaza, at 218 W. Main Street. The 3F Art Show will feature live music, as well as, local painters, photographers, sculptors, and crafters. Stop on by to see some great art and locally made items for sale! SWAC will be celebrating "The Art of Love" for 3rd Friday with poetry, love songs, film, and crafts of the heart from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The event will be held at SWAC's headquarters, above Season's Best Antiques, at 104 Poplar Hill Ave. Stop on by with your sweetie, before you shop Season's Best Famous 3rd Friday Sale! Migrant Clinicians Network would like to invite you to join them for an 'Open House' during Salisbury's 3rd Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. MCN and their work is a force for health justice for migrant and seasonal farmworkers and the mobile poor. Light refreshments and snacks will be served. They are located at 100 W. Main St -- on the second floor of the Shore Bank building at the corner of W. Main Street and Division Street (at the top of The Plaza). 3F is an all-volunteer effort, a downtown economic development initiative and a project of the Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District Committee. For more information: 3rdFridaySby@gmail.com or Visit www.3rdfridaysby.com See You Downtown at the 3rd Friday on February 17th! Sincerely, 3rd Friday Committee Salisbury Arts & Entertainment District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2012

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kristen Conn, Marketing & Public Relations

kconn@wicomicocounty.org

410.548.4900 ext. 140

Salisbury’s biggest discount shopping event

One weekend only – March 15-17, 2012

Salisbury, MD - Celebrating their 11^th semi-annual consignment event, Coastal Kids Consignment and their 50+ volunteers help area families get great merchandise for a deal, diligently assisting over 125 families to make money selling items and also support multiple charities by donating items at the end of the event. This year, financial and in-kind donations will be distributed to Life Crisis of Salisbury, MD; the March of Dimes of Salisbury, MD; the Eastern Shore Pregnancy Center of Salisbury, MD and several other Churches and local shelters.

Gearing up for summer fun and warm weather activities while finding quality brand and designer label kids and baby items can put a crunch on any family’s budget. Coastal Kids Consignment has brought together thousands of ways to get what you need at a fraction of the price. The one stop opportunity to find spring and summer season items at 60-90% off retail is a not to miss event!

Shoppers will find high quality, gently used items for infants to juniors, maternity and ladies including clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear, strollers, pack and plays, bounce chairs, outdoor play items, home decor and much more! Bigger than a consignment store, Coastal Kids is 3 day consignment event. Over 18,000 items were available at last year’s Salisbury sale. Laid out like a retail store, shopping is easy with items sorted by size and gender as well as similar item groupings that allow shoppers to find what they need quickly with minimal hunting.

What Shoppers need to know:

Thursday March 15^th from 9am – 6pm

Friday March 16^th from 9am – 6pm (many items 25% off from 3 – 6pm)

Saturday March 17^th from 9am – 1pm (many items 50% off all day)

Wicomico Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury MD 21804

Located in the Midway Room.

Free admission! Cash, Visa/MC accepted.

Want to sell your quality merchandise? Great! Log on to www.coastal-kids.com

Consignors earn 55 – 65% of their sales, set their own prices, do not have to be present to sell, can choose to discount or donate items and easily prepare tags with easy to use online software. Receive a check within 7 days of event close. Most families earn enough money to cover the cost of clothing their kids for the next season.

Bonus-Get first crack at the merchandise! Private preview shopping party on Wednesday evening March 14^th for volunteers, consignors and new parents. Pre-registration required.

www.coastal-kids.com www.facebook.com/CoastalKidsConsignmentSales

For more information and interviews, please call Vicki Burns at 410-603-3925 or email at coastalkidsale@yahoo.com

Private Meetings With Mark Tilghman Begin

Well if you weren't aware already Mark Tilghman is Debbie Campbell's little puppet boy as shown above from this family portrait. It seems good Ol Deb and Cohen are holding private meeting with the City Solicitor with nobody else invited. Laura Mitchell and Shanie Shields are elected representatives of this City like them or not, and by excluding them from meetings with the City Attorney so they have no idea what is being worked on shows everyone how they simply do not give a crap about what the citizens want.

Laura Mitchell was 100% correct in asking for a leadership change as it is obvious with this group running the City they plan on doing nothing until the upcoming election so they can run another puppet or themselves for the Mayor seat they think they already control. Jim cannot even get an appt to the Housing Board or even for them to be considered. I agree I didn't realize it was the City Council's job to tell the public they weren't considering people for these things now. Then they do these private meetings with Mark Tilghman without the Mayor or the other Council members involved which again shows its all about what they want not the people.

I also love the fact that Terry had the letter to Paul Wilber done before it was even voted upon. Salisbury we must take our City back from these crazy people

Salisbury City Councilwoman Calls For Council Leadership Change

Salisbury City Councilwoman Calls For Council Leadership Change

 Yesterday, the public learned that the City Council President had refused to accept a nomination from the Mayor to fill a vacant post on one of the City’s Boards. We also learned that this is not the first time that the City Council President has refused such a nomination, reportedly stating that ‘we aren’t taking nominations’. As a duly elected member of the City Council, I have no knowledge of any moratorium on accepting nominations or any newly acquired authority to do so. This action appears to be in conflict with the City Charter. The Council President recently took the unprecedented step of sending a letter of termination to the then City Attorney, Paul Wilber prior to having a vote by the Council to authorize such an action. That too, was in violation of the City’s Charter, § SC3-4(C) “The City Clerk and City Solicitor shall serve at the pleasure of a majority of the full Council”; the same section of the Charter that the Council Majority recently rewrote. The Council President has demonstrated a willful disregard for the Council Rules of Order with very selective application, and has refused to address violations of those rules by the Council Vice President perpetrated several months ago, despite repeated calls for accountability for said actions.

 Many other deficiencies have been identified during this Council President’s tenure including an unwillingness or inability to
 • disseminate information to and allow the participation of the full council membership,
 • produce briefing books and other pre-meeting information to council membership according to preset deadlines,
 • adhere to Council Rules of Order as adopted by Resolution or Robert’s Rules of Order to conduct work sessions and Council legislative meetings on a consistent basis

 This morning I learned that the Council President and Vice President convened a meeting with the City Solicitor yesterday afternoon—reportedly for several hours. These discussions should occur with the entire council present. The list of items pending Council action, the size of which was great fodder for discussion during the last election, has continued to grow, not shrink, under the current President & Vice President combination. There are some very important issues on that list, such as scheduling redistricting forums and a meeting to discuss the tax differential requested by the County Executive. The Council President has avoided and evaded those issues The Council leadership has demonstrated an inability to work well with the Mayor, the administration, the department heads, the public, or even with other council members. Our citizens and the City of Salisbury itself are not being served well with the current Council leadership combination.


 For these reasons, and numerous others, I feel it is incumbent upon me to call for a change in the leadership composition at once. I am not asking to be nominated to either post, I am happy to leave that to other members if they desire, but I think it is imperative for us to make an immediate change so that we can begin to move forward to the benefit of all of our citizens and stakeholders. This is not about me or any other individual involved. This is about what is best for the City of Salisbury!

Traditional blues musician Chris English is scheduled to hold a free concert on March 15 at the main branch of the Wicomico County library.

English, who is also a full-time faculty member at Salisbury University, is expected to give a performance that includes singing, guitar, harmonica and foot box.

The performance is scheduled to take place from 7-8:30 p.m. Call 410-749-3612 or visit www.wicomicolibrary.org

Shore Fresh Growers Association Expansion

The Shore Fresh Growers Association will be adding an additional location for their farmers market in the

field on Naylor Mill Road at the corner of Parsons Lake Road.

Joshua Sample Convicted In Somerset County Today For Drugs

Great job by the Somerset County State's Attorney and the Princess Anne Police Department on getting a conviction with great police work and Prosecution. Joshua was arrested and charged for coke distribution. He was given 12 years with 6 suspended.

Press Conference Today At 3PM

Terry Cohen Making Up Rules As She Goes

If there is one ridiculous thing more to add to our comedy act City Council it's the display on Kaye Gibson's part when she gets up for Comments. At the meeting this week when the Towing companies got up and were critical of her savior Debbie Campbell, not only did Terry interrupt them and ask them not to single anyone out, but Kaye gets up to comment about how rude it is for the treatment of Ms Campbell by people not being Civil when disagreeing.

This coming from the person that went on a child tirade against Laura Mitchell and the citizens at the meeting  on November 28th  and was allowed to use the word bitching in her comments with no interruption by Terry. Of course Terry doesn't mind when the loyal handful get up to speak but nobody critical of the bunch better even think of speaking out.

Comment Received Regarding Treatment of Dave Nettles On The Trash Blog In Town

The blog run by the non driving idiot who is minus a vehicle in his collector fleet.

"Wow...... maybe if you knew Dave Nettles you would be writing a better blog about him. Maybe one that reported all of the "good" about Dave and not the "allegations" being brought about by who??? A coach from another school whose team can't beat Wi Hi? An angry parent whose son couldn't cut being a player on the team? Or is it a racial issue? After all Dave is the only black football coach in the area, wait... a very successful black coach. This fact has given Dave a target on his back from the beginning. What he has done for the youth of our school is awesome! Because of Dave and his dedication to the sport he loves and his dedication to his students he has been able to push these kids to further their education and sports careers to some top notch colleges. In fact, take a look at their GPA's.. Those kids don't slide by with a low GPA, Dave has made sure that they do their best "in" the classroom and "on" the field. At any football game you can see the scouts who come from colleges all over the country to see the athletes that Dave has trained. Kids who without guidance could have ended up on the streets or even in jail. Kids who have if they are lucky 1 parent at home. Let's face it, Wi Hi has never had a good name. But take a minute to look at that football team, their dedication, their love of the sport and the respect they have for their coaches, alllll of them.

 Don't judge someone that you have probably never spoken to. Don't pretend to know his story or any other players story at that school. And by all means look into alllll the other programs at the other schools before you cast the first stone. Ask Parkside's coach about the kids that stay at his house?? yep didn't see that mentioned anywhere. Or any of the other schools. But noooo let's just talk about Wi Hi. typical... To make this perfectly clear, my children have gone through Wi Hi's football program. And how lucky for my children and all the others who have had Dave Nettles coaching them and supporting them. I am one of those dedicated parents who has been involved since day 1. I have been "MOM" to that team for 6 years now and NEVER, NEVER, EVER did I ever see anyone act inappropriately ever! In fact I have a 14 year old son who adores Dave Nettles. He has had many health issues that would have knocked many a stronger kid down not to mention the bullying issues he has endured at his middle school. Dave has given him the courage and love to stand strong. He has given him 45 "big brothers" who support him and love him. You see Wi Hi FOOTBALL ... WE ARE FAMILY... on the field and off!

 Maybe before people decide to find someone guilty you should learn the facts, and better yet get the story from both sides. There are quite a few people in not only "Smallsbury" but all over this area that know, love, respect and support Dave Nettles. And if you are one of those people you are damn lucky! "

Tow Companies Pissed With Council Majority

The Tow Companies are beyond pissed with the Council Majority for ocontinuing to drag the towing ordinance
out to penalize them for trying to make money to survive. Kenny Mills said it best when he said it's personal with Debbie Campbell because she has had court issues with towing companies. This group is the laughing stock of Maryland and when are we going to have true Council leadership.