Monday, July 7, 2008
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Bio Write-up for CRA website
David Webber Performs at the Cottage on 4/24
Oh gee, I forgot I still had this clip in my camera. I have two digital cameras and this is from the one that I use mostly for work. Emptying out the memory card, I found a couple of these snippets of David Webber performing on the Cottage's patio one evening this past April. Here he sings a bit of the Beetles.
By the way, David's dad Bruce is hobbling around from a freak accident which happened about a month ago. If you are in the area of the Art Shop downtown, stick your head in the door and wish him well. You'll be happy to know that he is on the mend. In the video below, Bruce joins David on stage for fun during an Elvis song.
Press Release: Jim Stafford Campaign for District #2 Commissioner
Num: 3
Response to Commissioner Jennings quotes in the Palm Beach Post
"I think we should be fostering a positive relationship between code enforcement and residents so there will be more compliance," said Commissioner Jennings. "Coming to people's homes after dark will only foster a negative relationship."
Once again, the District 2 commissioner is trying to stop the in enforcement of laws in our community. As the son of a legal immigrant, I personally understand why people come to our great country. Allowing an Illegal population to thrive and grow in Lake Worth presents a clear and present danger to the sustainability of our community. We cannot allow what were once single family homes to be over-occupied or allow the unsafe conditions that result to continue. Lake Worth needs to actively pursue the enforcement of our codes and yes, sometimes at night when people are home. I'm sure drug dealers and other criminals would prefer day time visits.
I support increased enforcement of our code and an expansion of the department to attack this problem head on! Lake Worth cannot continue to be Palm Beach County's discard pile for unwanted populations. It's time to move this city forward and code enforcement is one of the keys to doing so. Acting far ahead, before a crisis unfolds, is the best way to accomplish this goal through consistent and fair code enforcement.
Political Advertisement Paid for and Approved by Jim Stafford for Lake Worth Commissioner District 2
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Grand Finale Fireworks Display - Lake Worth 2008
The above is the culmination of a very full and fun day. It started humbly enough by me taking care of chores here and there around the house, tending to the flock, etc. Around 2:30 I left the house and headed to Bryant Park (amidst the rumbling of storm clouds and the steady rain). I volunteered to work the beer tent at Tropic Fest from 3 to 6 p.m. Business was light - few people ventured out given the weather conditions and the shift only picked up as the weather cleared during the last hour. While there, I was entertained by the Datura Street Band, whose lead vocalist/guitar is none other than Mayor Jeff Clemens. Lots of 80s and 90s tunes, they are a good bar band and if you ever see them at a local nightspot, it's worth checking them out.
From there, I went quickly home to take care of Mars and Venus and then off again I was to Bo and Erin Allen's for a Fourth of July feast and fireworks viewing from their rooftop terrace overlooking Bryant Park. Great hospitality and a tasty array of brought-dishes. My contribution consisted of chips and salsa (I am domestically challenged - boiling water and making toast are the extent of my culinary abilities.) Nice to catch up with others assembled there. The fireworks were fantastic this year and it was fun to see glimpses of other local community displays in the distance. Thank you Bo and Erin for a wonderful time!
On the way back, I stopped at the Mad Hatter and got engrossed in a couple of interesting conversations, bumping into some people I hadn't talked with in a while. All in all a great day!
Friday, July 4, 2008
Thursday, July 3, 2008
"Freedom for me means..." Commissioner Jennings
"Freedom for me is the ability to use the Lake Worth City Commission conference room in City Hall, along with the flag of the United States of America, as a back-drop for a free political advertisement which will be distributed by a huge corporate media conglomerate right before a major national patriotic holiday, which just happens to be right before I announce my re-election campaign."
Letter from Iowa Resident to Senator Tom Harkin
731 Hart Senate Office Building
Phone (202) 224 3254
Washington DC, 20510
Dear Senator Harkin,
As a native Iowan and excellent customer of the Internal Revenue
Service, I am writing to ask for your assistance. I have contacted the
Department of Homeland Security in an effort to determine the process for
becoming an illegal alien, and they referred me to you.
My primary reason for wishing to change my status from U.S. Citizen
to illegal alien stems from the bill which was recently passed by the
Senate and for which you voted. If my understanding of this bill's
provisions is accurate, as an illegal alien who has been in the United
States for five years, all I need to do to become a citizen is to pay a
$2,000 fine and income taxes for three of the last five years. I know a
good deal when I see one, and I am anxious to get the process started
before everyone figures it out.
Simply put, those of us who have been here legally have had to pay
taxes every year, so I'm excited about the prospect of avoiding two years
of taxes in return for paying a $2,000 fine. Is there any way that I can
apply to be illegal retroactively? This would yield an excellent result
for me and my family because we paid heavy taxes in 2004 and 2005.
Additionally, as an illegal alien I could begin using the local
emergency room as my primary health care provider. Once I have stopped
paying premiums for medical insurance, my accountant figures I could save
almost $10,000 a year.
Another benefit in gaining illegal status is that my daughter would
receive preferential treatment relative to her law school applications, as
well as 'in-state' tuition rates for many colleges throughout the United
States for my son.
Lastly, I understand that illegal status would relieve me of the burden
of renewing my driver's license and making those burdensome car insurance
premiums. This is very important to me given that I still have college
age children driving my car.
If you would provide me with an outline of the process to become
illegal (retroactively if possible) and copies of the necessary forms, I
would be most appreciative.
Thank you for your assistance.
Your Loyal Constituent,
Donald Ruppert
Burlington, IA