After the ooooos and ahhhs faded from the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center Friday night and the crowd shuffled out satisfied with a night of action packed boxing one question dominated conversations: Who will Fernando Fight Next?
Before I cover the question head on, I need to address the issue of Guerrero's resume thus far. I continue to hear people say that Fernando needs to "step up" and face someone of higher quality. I understand the wish and desire behind the remarks, but there are some things you have to consider.
Guerrero is just 23 years old. At an age where many of his peers' greatest fight in life is waking up for an 8am econ class, asking "do you want fries with that", trying to "find themselves" or the nearest party, Fernando Guerrero is training nearly non-stop, visiting schools, community events and is providing a very grown up example of what a real role model looks like. When friends and other boxing fans ask me why Guerrero hasn't fought for a major championship yet, I say consider his age. Sergio Gabriel Martinez won the WBC and WBO titles this past Saturday and he is 35. The man he took the titles from, Kelly Pavlik, is 28. WBA middleweight titlist, Felix Sturm, is 31 and IBF titlist Sebastian Sylvester is 29. None of them won their first major title before they were 25 and for Martinez, he just won his first major title at 35.
Some believe that the caliber of Fernando Guerrero's opponents has been weak, but I dispute this. Michael "The Midnight Stalker" Walker had taken Daniel Jacobs, whom many "experts" rate ahead of Guerrero as the best middleweight prospect, to 8 full rounds. Jacobs outboxed Walker, but was not able to dominate him the way Guerrero did. Coming into the fight it was reasonable for Prize Fight, Hal Chernoff and other people in the Guerrero camp to assume Walker would be a fight that Guerrero would win, but would provide a tough challenge and some teachable moments. No one expected this type of dominating performance. The people that argue Guerrero's opponents have been weak would cite his rout of Walker as a support to their argument. However, the fact is Fernando Guerrero is already a world class athlete and is blossoming into something more. Instead of viewing his overwhelming victory as a negative, I'm inclined to say it shows how much Guerrero has and is growing into his role as a legitimate top contender. Given his age and short years of service as a pro his ability to learn while stepping up the fitness part of his game is tremendous. I firmly believe if Guerrero had fought Walker two short years ago the match would have played out much differently. Fernando would still have won, but it wouldn't have been nearly as one-sided. When considering how Guerrero's opponents fare against him, keep in mind his ability as a boxer. Saying his opponents are collectively weak without considering that they may appear that way because Guerrero is an amazing talent is short-sighted, though sort of a backhanded compliment.
People also believe that with a 18-0 record Guerrero needs to be fighting top contenders and/or for a major title. I don't know that this is true at this point. If I were his adviser I certainly would not put Guerrero in the right with Kelly Pavlik or Sergio Gabriel Martinez any time soon. Though I would say he is probably close to taking on Sturm and Sylvester.
What you have to understand is that taking a prospect from the amateurs to the pros and then shepherding them to a title is an art form with moving parts. Every fighter is different and every era in boxing is different. There is an old boxing saying, "styles make fights". To illustrate this point consider that Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier two out of the three matches they fought, with all three being competitive. Ali knocked out George Foreman. Foreman knocked Frazier down six times the first time they fought en-route to a second round stoppage. He knocked him down two more the second time they fought and stopped him in five. Foreman dominated Frazier, a man that beat Ali, who was a man that knocked Foreman out. This applies to Team Guerrero because he needs to face several styles of boxer on his way to the title. This way he will be a more well rounded fighter and when he gets a shot at a major title he'll be prepared to beat any style. Two middleweight titles changed hands this weekend, it can happen in any fight, so as a contender you need to ready yourself accordingly and correct matchmaking plays a large role in that development. Right now Team Guerrero is in the fighter development phase of their campaign toward a world title. Give them and him some time, at 23 he certainly has that on his side. In the mean time, it's going to be a privilege and honor watching one of our own mature into a great boxer and an even greater man.
Next time I'll speculate on whom Fernando Guerrero may face in the ring next and in the future.
DelMarVa's Premier Source for News, Opinion, Analysis, and Human Interest Contact Publisher Joe Albero at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com or 410-430-5349
Monday, April 19, 2010
BREAKING NEWS: BAY NATIONAL BANK SELLS SALISBURY BRANCH TO HEBRON SAVINGS BANK
Hebron Savings Bank and Bay National Bank, the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Bay National Corporation, are pleased to announce that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Hebron Savings Bank will purchase substantially all the deposit base and assume certain loans of Bay National Bank’s Salisbury, Maryland branch. While this transaction is subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition is expected to close on or before September 30, 2010.
A Bay National Bank press release, trying to put out a positive spin, was issued earlier today and states:
Gregory W. Johnson, President and CEO of Hebron Savings Bank, said “Bay National Bank’s excellent customer base was a significant attraction to our Company in considering this transaction. We are extremely pleased to welcome the customers of Bay National Bank to Hebron Savings Bank, and we feel privileged to have the opportunity to support their financial needs. Hebron Savings Bank will work diligently to provide the same high quality, personalized level of service Bay National Bank’s customers have become accustomed to. Both banks will work closely to ensure that the transition is seamless.”
Bay National Bank, Lutherville, MD, was founded by Hugh W. Mohler (who owns 59,000 shares). For nearly two decades, Mohler lived in Salisbury and was president of Peninsula Bank. His wife Lucy, was the first executive director of the Community Foundation in Salisbury. Local Board members and investors of Bay National Bank include many Greater Salisbury Committee members including CPA Bob Moore, CPA Ed Rommel (who owns 52,500 shares), and local developer Bill Rinnier. Other local investors include John Lerch (who owns 52,000 shares), Bill & Jean Smith, Beulah Twilley , widow of Milford Twilley, who developed Twilley Center among many other local developments. Smaller investors and/or local advisory board members are:
Michael G. Abercrombie, Jr., Cato Gas & Oil
Richard S. Barr Jr., Barr International, Inc.
Laura Deeley Bren, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance
M. J. Caldwell Jr., Esq., Attorney
Youssef S. Hafez, Ph.D., Lotus Realty
David J. Harkins, Harkins Concrete Construction, Inc.
William A. Johnston, Holt Paper & Chemical Company
Virginia H. Korff, Gay-Don, Inc
Gregory J. Langeler, Chesapeake Nurseries, Inc.
Michael P. Marshall, Marshall Management
Ryan T. McLaughlin, Dennis Sales, Ltd.
Michael S. Payne, J.D., Affiliated Power Purchasers Int’l.
W. Blair Rinnier, Rinnier Development Company
Richard "Dicky" J. Smith, Jr., Salisbury Auto Trim
City of Fruitland Council President Greg Olinde is a senior vice president at Bay National in Salisbury.
Bay National is selling the branch's $21 million deposit base and about 36 percent of its total loans to Hebron, according to a regulatory filing. The truth is Bay National has been operating under federal oversight since last year as it tries to recover from losses on bad mortgage loans.
Bay National Corp., the parent company of Bay National Bank, also said in a regulatory filing that it has been notified by the Nasdaq stock market that its stock faces a possible delisting because it fails to meet the exchange’s requirement in terms of shareholders’ equity.
Bay National stock (Nasdaq: BAYN) trades on Nasdaq’s Capital Market.
The exchange requires that listed companies have shareholders’ equity — which is a company’s total assets minus its total liabilities — of at least $2.5 million. Bay National had shareholders’ equity of a negative $992,000 as of Dec. 31, 2009. The company also failed to meet the exchange’s listing requirements for market capitalization and net income, which are alternatives to the shareholders’ equity requirement.
Bay National Corp. reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of $11.7 million or $5.43 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million or $0.48 per share for the year-ago quarter.
In 2006-07 Bay national's stock was selling for $ 15 - 19 per share. Today it closed at just 86 cents per share. It's a safe bet all those local investors seriously wish they had held onto their checkbooks and not invested in Mohler's now failing bank!
http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2010/04/19/daily8.html
A Bay National Bank press release, trying to put out a positive spin, was issued earlier today and states:
Gregory W. Johnson, President and CEO of Hebron Savings Bank, said “Bay National Bank’s excellent customer base was a significant attraction to our Company in considering this transaction. We are extremely pleased to welcome the customers of Bay National Bank to Hebron Savings Bank, and we feel privileged to have the opportunity to support their financial needs. Hebron Savings Bank will work diligently to provide the same high quality, personalized level of service Bay National Bank’s customers have become accustomed to. Both banks will work closely to ensure that the transition is seamless.”
Bay National Bank, Lutherville, MD, was founded by Hugh W. Mohler (who owns 59,000 shares). For nearly two decades, Mohler lived in Salisbury and was president of Peninsula Bank. His wife Lucy, was the first executive director of the Community Foundation in Salisbury. Local Board members and investors of Bay National Bank include many Greater Salisbury Committee members including CPA Bob Moore, CPA Ed Rommel (who owns 52,500 shares), and local developer Bill Rinnier. Other local investors include John Lerch (who owns 52,000 shares), Bill & Jean Smith, Beulah Twilley , widow of Milford Twilley, who developed Twilley Center among many other local developments. Smaller investors and/or local advisory board members are:
Michael G. Abercrombie, Jr., Cato Gas & Oil
Richard S. Barr Jr., Barr International, Inc.
Laura Deeley Bren, Atlantic/Smith, Cropper & Deeley Insurance
M. J. Caldwell Jr., Esq., Attorney
Youssef S. Hafez, Ph.D., Lotus Realty
David J. Harkins, Harkins Concrete Construction, Inc.
William A. Johnston, Holt Paper & Chemical Company
Virginia H. Korff, Gay-Don, Inc
Gregory J. Langeler, Chesapeake Nurseries, Inc.
Michael P. Marshall, Marshall Management
Ryan T. McLaughlin, Dennis Sales, Ltd.
Michael S. Payne, J.D., Affiliated Power Purchasers Int’l.
W. Blair Rinnier, Rinnier Development Company
Richard "Dicky" J. Smith, Jr., Salisbury Auto Trim
City of Fruitland Council President Greg Olinde is a senior vice president at Bay National in Salisbury.
Bay National is selling the branch's $21 million deposit base and about 36 percent of its total loans to Hebron, according to a regulatory filing. The truth is Bay National has been operating under federal oversight since last year as it tries to recover from losses on bad mortgage loans.
Bay National Corp., the parent company of Bay National Bank, also said in a regulatory filing that it has been notified by the Nasdaq stock market that its stock faces a possible delisting because it fails to meet the exchange’s requirement in terms of shareholders’ equity.
Bay National stock (Nasdaq: BAYN) trades on Nasdaq’s Capital Market.
The exchange requires that listed companies have shareholders’ equity — which is a company’s total assets minus its total liabilities — of at least $2.5 million. Bay National had shareholders’ equity of a negative $992,000 as of Dec. 31, 2009. The company also failed to meet the exchange’s listing requirements for market capitalization and net income, which are alternatives to the shareholders’ equity requirement.
Bay National Corp. reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of $11.7 million or $5.43 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.0 million or $0.48 per share for the year-ago quarter.
In 2006-07 Bay national's stock was selling for $ 15 - 19 per share. Today it closed at just 86 cents per share. It's a safe bet all those local investors seriously wish they had held onto their checkbooks and not invested in Mohler's now failing bank!
http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2010/04/19/daily8.html
Dog Found
Joe could you please post a picture of this lost dog we found tonight.
Thanks,
Adam Stanley
410-422-7375
The dog was found in the Morris Mill sub division, north Mill Drive in Salisbury.
An Evening With Bill Cosby Has Been Cancelled
Broadway in Salisbury’s Production of An Evening with Bill Cosby has been cancelled
(Salisbury, MD) The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center regrets to announce that An Evening with Bill Cosby has been cancelled. The show, scheduled for Sunday, May 9 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.
All ticket holders will receive a complete refund. If you purchased your tickets by credit card at the box office, via phone or online, a refund will be issued automatically. Refunds for those who purchased tickets with cash will be issued at the Civic Center Box Office beginning Monday, April 26 at 10:00am. Ticket holders will need to bring their ticket to the Box Office during regular business hours for a refund. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. For more information please call 410-548-4911.
Broadway in Salisbury Subscribers will obtain refunds automatically via check that will be mailed out within four weeks.
(Salisbury, MD) The Wicomico Youth & Civic Center regrets to announce that An Evening with Bill Cosby has been cancelled. The show, scheduled for Sunday, May 9 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, was cancelled due to lack of ticket sales.
All ticket holders will receive a complete refund. If you purchased your tickets by credit card at the box office, via phone or online, a refund will be issued automatically. Refunds for those who purchased tickets with cash will be issued at the Civic Center Box Office beginning Monday, April 26 at 10:00am. Ticket holders will need to bring their ticket to the Box Office during regular business hours for a refund. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. For more information please call 410-548-4911.
Broadway in Salisbury Subscribers will obtain refunds automatically via check that will be mailed out within four weeks.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: CDS Possession
Date of Incident: 16 April 2010
Location: Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Bronte A. Hilliard, 20, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 16 April 2010 at 12:06 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle driven by Bronte Hilliard on Jersey Road for a registration violation. Based on observations of the deputy, a WCSO K9 team was called to the scene to scan the vehicle for the presence of the odor of illegal drugs. During the scan, the K9 alerted positively to that odor which led the deputy to search both Hilliard and the interior of the vehicle. During the search, the deputy located both marijuana and unlabeled Percocet.
The deputy placed Hilliard under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Hilliard on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Removal of a Prescription Label from a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Richmond Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Briece A. Joynes, 28, Westover, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 11:13 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in response to a complaint about Briece Joynes being on the property in violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident and Petitioner of the Protective Order that prohibited Joynes from being on her property. The deputy learned that Joynes had just gone to the rear of the house next door prior to his arrival. Upon entering that back yard, the deputy observed an open window which the deputy deduced that Joynes utilized to enter the adjacent residence. The deputy managed to make contact with Joynes and had him exit the house the same way he had entered at which point he was taken into custody.
The deputy transported Joynes to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Joynes on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Burglary 4th degree
Violation of a Protective Order
Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Richmond Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jessica C. Copes, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 11:13 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in response to a complaint about Briece Joynes being on the property in violation of a Protective Order. At the conclusion of the investigation the deputy placed Briece Joynes under arrest for this incident. Following Joynes’ arrest, a female subject identified as Jessica C. Copes began yelling belligerently at the deputies on scene. Copes would be identified as the boyfriend of Joynes and was apparently upset over his arrest. Copes refused several requests by the deputies to calm down but she refused which forced the deputies to place her under arrest due to the disturbance she was causing. Copes attempted to evade arrest by moving away from the deputies and tried to place children between them. Copes then struggled with the deputy who attempted to place her into handcuffs while continuing to yell and argue with the deputies.
The deputy transported Copes to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Copes on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest
Incident: CDS Possession
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: Manoa Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Rameez Asif, 28, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 4:18 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Rameez Asif for erratic driving on residential streets adjacent to Manoa Blvd. The driving led the deputy to believe that Asif may have been under the influence of either alcohol or some sort of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. During the deputy’s encounter with Asif, the deputy discovered him to be in possession of generic Xanax without a Prescription.
The deputy placed Asif under arrest for the Xanax possession and transported him to the Central Booking unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Asif in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Andre McFadden, 35, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 7:18 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen about a possible burglary in progress in the 700 block of Booth Street in Salisbury. Responding deputies learned that a subject was attempting to force open a window in the rear of this residence. The caller advised that the perpetrator was last seen fleeing from the property but could be identified by the Spider Man backpack he carried. Responding deputies quickly located the subject on an adjacent street and identified him as Andre McFadden of Salisbury.
Deputies discovered that McFadden had broken a rear window in the residence he attempted to enter but did not manage to get inside. During a search of McFadden the deputies discovered a knife with an 8 ½ inch blade in McFadden’s backpack.
McFadden was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained McFadden in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: Attempted 1st Degree Burglary
Malicious Destruction of Property
Possession of a Deadly Weapon
Date of Incident: 16 April 2010
Location: Jersey Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Bronte A. Hilliard, 20, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 16 April 2010 at 12:06 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle driven by Bronte Hilliard on Jersey Road for a registration violation. Based on observations of the deputy, a WCSO K9 team was called to the scene to scan the vehicle for the presence of the odor of illegal drugs. During the scan, the K9 alerted positively to that odor which led the deputy to search both Hilliard and the interior of the vehicle. During the search, the deputy located both marijuana and unlabeled Percocet.
The deputy placed Hilliard under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Hilliard on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Removal of a Prescription Label from a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Richmond Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Briece A. Joynes, 28, Westover, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 11:13 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in response to a complaint about Briece Joynes being on the property in violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident and Petitioner of the Protective Order that prohibited Joynes from being on her property. The deputy learned that Joynes had just gone to the rear of the house next door prior to his arrival. Upon entering that back yard, the deputy observed an open window which the deputy deduced that Joynes utilized to enter the adjacent residence. The deputy managed to make contact with Joynes and had him exit the house the same way he had entered at which point he was taken into custody.
The deputy transported Joynes to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Joynes on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Burglary 4th degree
Violation of a Protective Order
Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Richmond Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jessica C. Copes, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 11:13 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 700 block of Richmond Avenue in response to a complaint about Briece Joynes being on the property in violation of a Protective Order. At the conclusion of the investigation the deputy placed Briece Joynes under arrest for this incident. Following Joynes’ arrest, a female subject identified as Jessica C. Copes began yelling belligerently at the deputies on scene. Copes would be identified as the boyfriend of Joynes and was apparently upset over his arrest. Copes refused several requests by the deputies to calm down but she refused which forced the deputies to place her under arrest due to the disturbance she was causing. Copes attempted to evade arrest by moving away from the deputies and tried to place children between them. Copes then struggled with the deputy who attempted to place her into handcuffs while continuing to yell and argue with the deputies.
The deputy transported Copes to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Copes on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Disorderly Conduct
Resisting Arrest
Incident: CDS Possession
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: Manoa Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Rameez Asif, 28, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 4:18 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Rameez Asif for erratic driving on residential streets adjacent to Manoa Blvd. The driving led the deputy to believe that Asif may have been under the influence of either alcohol or some sort of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. During the deputy’s encounter with Asif, the deputy discovered him to be in possession of generic Xanax without a Prescription.
The deputy placed Asif under arrest for the Xanax possession and transported him to the Central Booking unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Asif in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 17 April 2010
Location: 700 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Andre McFadden, 35, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 17 April 2010 at 7:18 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a concerned citizen about a possible burglary in progress in the 700 block of Booth Street in Salisbury. Responding deputies learned that a subject was attempting to force open a window in the rear of this residence. The caller advised that the perpetrator was last seen fleeing from the property but could be identified by the Spider Man backpack he carried. Responding deputies quickly located the subject on an adjacent street and identified him as Andre McFadden of Salisbury.
Deputies discovered that McFadden had broken a rear window in the residence he attempted to enter but did not manage to get inside. During a search of McFadden the deputies discovered a knife with an 8 ½ inch blade in McFadden’s backpack.
McFadden was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained McFadden in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.
Charges: Attempted 1st Degree Burglary
Malicious Destruction of Property
Possession of a Deadly Weapon
KOLODNY NAMED SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Slugger Leads the League with Six Home Runs
Salisbury, Md. – The South Atlantic League announced on Monday that Shorebirds first baseman Tyler Kolodny has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of April 8 through 18. Kolodny leads the SAL in a litany of key categories including: home runs (6), slugging percentage (1.000) and total bases (44).
Through the first 11 games of the season, Kolodny is hitting .387 with six home runs and 11 RBIs. He leads the Shorebirds in seven major offensive categories including: hits (17) and triples (3).
The Hagerstown Suns have not figured out a way to slow Kolodny down during the current series. Through three games, the Woodland Hills, California product is 7-for-12 with four runs scored, a double, a triple, four home runs and seven RBIs.
The 22-year old takes a six-game hitting streak into the series finale on Monday night at 7:05 p.m. He also has at least one home run in three consecutive games.
Kolodny has displayed drastic improvement from a season ago. In 107 games for the ‘Birds in 2009, he hit .226 with nine home runs.
The Shorebirds had only one player of the week recipient last season. Ron Welty was named the SAL Player of the Week for the week of June 8-14.
Kolodny and the Shorebirds play the Hagerstown Suns on Monday night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. For tickets and information, call the Shorebirds Box Office at 410-219-3112.
Salisbury, Md. – The South Atlantic League announced on Monday that Shorebirds first baseman Tyler Kolodny has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the week of April 8 through 18. Kolodny leads the SAL in a litany of key categories including: home runs (6), slugging percentage (1.000) and total bases (44).
Through the first 11 games of the season, Kolodny is hitting .387 with six home runs and 11 RBIs. He leads the Shorebirds in seven major offensive categories including: hits (17) and triples (3).
The Hagerstown Suns have not figured out a way to slow Kolodny down during the current series. Through three games, the Woodland Hills, California product is 7-for-12 with four runs scored, a double, a triple, four home runs and seven RBIs.
The 22-year old takes a six-game hitting streak into the series finale on Monday night at 7:05 p.m. He also has at least one home run in three consecutive games.
Kolodny has displayed drastic improvement from a season ago. In 107 games for the ‘Birds in 2009, he hit .226 with nine home runs.
The Shorebirds had only one player of the week recipient last season. Ron Welty was named the SAL Player of the Week for the week of June 8-14.
Kolodny and the Shorebirds play the Hagerstown Suns on Monday night at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium. For tickets and information, call the Shorebirds Box Office at 410-219-3112.
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 4/19 vs. Hagerstown
Hagerstown Suns (6-5) Vs. Delmarva Shorebirds (6-5)
April 19, 2010 Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 7:05 p.m.
Series: Suns Lead 3-0
Radio Broadcast: Sportstalk 960 www.sportstalk960.com
ERRORS PILING UP: The Shorebirds lead the South Atlantic League with 25 errors through 11 games. No other team has committed more than 20. Charleston has made 19 defensive miscues this season. The ‘Birds have committed 10 errors through three games of the current series.
KING CONLEY: Shorebirds right fielder Brian Conley recorded his sixth multi-hit game of the season last night. He is second on the club with 15 hits. In 29 games for Delmarva last season, Conley registered a total of 10 hits. He is hitting .632 with the bases empty and .111 (1-9) with runners in scoring position.
LEFT-RIGHT SPLITS: The Shorebirds are hitting .320 against right-handed pitching (79-247) and .229 against lefties (35-153). Ty Kelly and Steve Bumbry have struggled against southpaws. Kelly is 0-13, while Bumbry is 2-14 with seven strikeouts.
DALLES ON DL: In the 12th inning of yesterday’s game, Steven Souza plowed through ‘Birds catcher Justin Dalles to score the go-ahead run. Dalles was placed on a backboard and taken away in an ambulance. He was placed on the DL today. A timetable for his return is not known at this time.
LUIS BERNARDO IS BACK: Due to the Dalles injury, the Orioles have added Luis Bernardo to the Shorebirds roster from Frederick. Last season in Delmarva, Bernardo hit .213 in 82 games behind the plate. In four games for the Keys this season, Bernardo is hitting .154 (2-13).
5 STRIKEOUTS: Steve Bumbry struck out five times in yesterday’s game. Bumbry has fanned a team high 17 times this season. He ranks second in the SAL in that category.
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: The Shorebirds have recorded 51 extra base through the first 11 games of the season. They have 31 doubles, 13 home runs and seven triples. The ‘Birds have hit 63 singles on the season.
SAL LEAD IN HR’S: The Shorebirds lead the South Atlantic League in home runs with 13. Kolodny leads the league with six long balls.
MOST HOMERS SURRENDERED: Shorebirds pitching has allowed 12 home runs this season, most in the South Atlantic League. The Suns have hit five home runs through three games of the series.
HOME RUN RECORD?: Although it is early, Tyler Kolodny is on pace to shatter the Shorebirds single-season record for home runs, owned by Calvin Pickering, who hit 25 in’97.
April 19, 2010 Arthur W. Perdue Stadium 7:05 p.m.
Series: Suns Lead 3-0
Radio Broadcast: Sportstalk 960 www.sportstalk960.com
ERRORS PILING UP: The Shorebirds lead the South Atlantic League with 25 errors through 11 games. No other team has committed more than 20. Charleston has made 19 defensive miscues this season. The ‘Birds have committed 10 errors through three games of the current series.
KING CONLEY: Shorebirds right fielder Brian Conley recorded his sixth multi-hit game of the season last night. He is second on the club with 15 hits. In 29 games for Delmarva last season, Conley registered a total of 10 hits. He is hitting .632 with the bases empty and .111 (1-9) with runners in scoring position.
LEFT-RIGHT SPLITS: The Shorebirds are hitting .320 against right-handed pitching (79-247) and .229 against lefties (35-153). Ty Kelly and Steve Bumbry have struggled against southpaws. Kelly is 0-13, while Bumbry is 2-14 with seven strikeouts.
DALLES ON DL: In the 12th inning of yesterday’s game, Steven Souza plowed through ‘Birds catcher Justin Dalles to score the go-ahead run. Dalles was placed on a backboard and taken away in an ambulance. He was placed on the DL today. A timetable for his return is not known at this time.
LUIS BERNARDO IS BACK: Due to the Dalles injury, the Orioles have added Luis Bernardo to the Shorebirds roster from Frederick. Last season in Delmarva, Bernardo hit .213 in 82 games behind the plate. In four games for the Keys this season, Bernardo is hitting .154 (2-13).
5 STRIKEOUTS: Steve Bumbry struck out five times in yesterday’s game. Bumbry has fanned a team high 17 times this season. He ranks second in the SAL in that category.
EXTRA, EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: The Shorebirds have recorded 51 extra base through the first 11 games of the season. They have 31 doubles, 13 home runs and seven triples. The ‘Birds have hit 63 singles on the season.
SAL LEAD IN HR’S: The Shorebirds lead the South Atlantic League in home runs with 13. Kolodny leads the league with six long balls.
MOST HOMERS SURRENDERED: Shorebirds pitching has allowed 12 home runs this season, most in the South Atlantic League. The Suns have hit five home runs through three games of the series.
HOME RUN RECORD?: Although it is early, Tyler Kolodny is on pace to shatter the Shorebirds single-season record for home runs, owned by Calvin Pickering, who hit 25 in’97.
Poll: 78 Percent Don't Trust Big Government
Trust numbers 'rarely get this low,' survey sponsor says
WASHINGTON - Can you trust Washington?
Nearly 80 percent of Americans say they can't and they have little faith that the massive federal bureaucracy can solve the nation's ills, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center that shows public confidence in the federal government at one of the lowest points in a half-century.
The poll released Sunday illustrates the ominous situation facing President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party as they struggle to maintain their comfortable congressional majorities in this fall's elections. Midterm prospects are typically tough for the party in power. Add a toxic environment like this and lots of incumbent Democrats could be out of work.
GO HERE to read more.
WASHINGTON - Can you trust Washington?
Nearly 80 percent of Americans say they can't and they have little faith that the massive federal bureaucracy can solve the nation's ills, according to a survey from the Pew Research Center that shows public confidence in the federal government at one of the lowest points in a half-century.
The poll released Sunday illustrates the ominous situation facing President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party as they struggle to maintain their comfortable congressional majorities in this fall's elections. Midterm prospects are typically tough for the party in power. Add a toxic environment like this and lots of incumbent Democrats could be out of work.
GO HERE to read more.
From Champ To Suspect To Suicide
Police say ex-boxing champ Edwin Valero kills self in jail cell after arrest in wife's killing, LT
CARACAS, Venezuela -- Former boxing champ Edwin Valero committed suicide in his jail cell on Monday just hours after he was arrested in his wife's killing, police said.
The former lightweight champion used his own clothes to hang himself in his cell early Monday, Venezuelan Federal Police Chief Wilmer Flores told reporters. He said Valero tied his clothes to a cell bar to hang himself.
He said Valero was found by another inmate, who alerted authorities in the police lockup in north-central Carabobo state. Valero still showed signs of life, but they were unable to save him, Flores said.
The 28-year-old was detained Sunday on suspicion of killing his wife, the gravest in a string of problems that had threatened to derail his career. Prosecutors said Sunday night that they had planned to charge Valero in the killing.
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I Have A New Neighbor
Last week my neighbor came home to a huge surprise. She pulled onto her property and saw a new animal in her pasture she never expected, Lucy. This playful little girl was out and about running and jumping, just having a blast yesterday. I couldn't resist taking a picture of Momma and her new Baby Girl.
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
On Sunday 4-18-2010 at about 2054 hrs Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Dun Swamp Rd. south of the Pocomoke Beltway for a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that an Oldsmobile operated by Mr. Norman Lee Collins 80 years of age from Westover Md., was north on Dun Swamp Rd. approaching the Pocomoke Beltway. The vehicle crossed the center line and left the roadway. The vehicle struck a ditch and overturned. The driver was not restrained by a seatbelt. Mr. Collins was pronounced dead at the scene.
The cause of Mr. Collins crossing the center line has not been determined. Further investigation is being done by the Worcester County Collision Reconstruction Unit. No other information is available at this time, but will be provided as soon as it is available.
The cause of Mr. Collins crossing the center line has not been determined. Further investigation is being done by the Worcester County Collision Reconstruction Unit. No other information is available at this time, but will be provided as soon as it is available.
Pork In The Park 2010
2010 brought perfect weather and a huge crowd each day to Pork in the Park in Wicomico County. Even Fernando Guerrero showed up to perhaps try some food with some fat in it for once, NOT! The lines were constantly full for all of the vendors and once again the Sheriff's Office had a huge presence there keeping the peace as well as traffic moving smoothly. If you still have a craving for great pork or beef bbq, visit Station 7 in Pittsville.
OC Health Club Letter To Members
April 17 Update to Members
Saturday, April 17, 2009, 5 p.m.
Dear Members and Friends,
It is with great sadness that I give you this update on the Club. As you know the City came in last month to inspect certain areas of the club. After that inspection, the pool, whirlpool, upstairs weight room and restaurant were closed until the structural damage could be repaired.
We have had a structural engineer working on this issue and determining what needs to be done and estimating the cost and timeline of the needed repairs.
What has compounded the problem is that we do not own this building anymore. The bank, Wilmington Trust, has owned the building for the past several months and we have been tenants. Wilmington Trust, as the owner, is responsible for the structure of the building and they have refused to make the repairs. We have offered to pay for the repairs ourselves with several people coming forward to offer help us with the costs. However, Wilmington Trust does not want the liability and they want to close the building.
In light of all of this, after 26 years at this location, we have no choice but to close the Health Club. We had been in negotiations with Wilmington Trust and our intentions were to give everyone adequate notice as to what was happening. However, the bank has come and closed our doors with only 24 hours notice. At this time, we are left with no options.
My family and I are truly sorry for what has happened and the affect it will have on our community. But it has been because of you, our members and friends that my family and I are going to be looking for another location. Effective immediately, all memberships will be frozen without further payment and we will keep you posted on our future plans via updates right here at http://www.oceancityhealthclub.com/.
Yours In Health,
Gerry Furst and Family
Are You Up To Code & Compliance?
After a mini battle with Salisbury's Code & Compliance Office, 300 W. Main Street now has all of the windows painted as well as the numbers 300 clearly displayed.
However, right next door at the old Feldman's building, paint is chipping off the building, as are many of the other buildings Downtown, yet no violations or citations are being given out there that Salisbury News is aware of.
In neighboring residential areas grass is already overgrown on properties Code & Compliance is also very familiar with, yet I see no tags on their doors or property. Now mind you Folks, it's very easy for me to go around and take pictures of such properties and show they too are not compliant and we all know there's nowhere near the volume of Officers in that department to keep up with the demand. I am by no means trying to say Code & Compliance is doing a bad job because that just wouldn't be true.
It's simply a department that can truly be a pain in the butt and like any department of its kind, they can truly make life extremely difficult. In my case, they have an "internal moratorium" that can be offered to those they feel they choose to extend such a courtesy. I simply wasn't one of them. I explained how we had too much rain and you can't paint in the winter but that simply wasn't good enough.
As soon as the weather changed for the better we completed the work and hopefully we won't see them for quite a while. That is, unless they'd like to shake hands, go to lunch and have a good laugh about the whole thing. Somehow I doubt that's going to happen but I certainly welcome it.
Meet Brye Marth From The Greene Turtle
Yesterday we provided this article referencing the Hostess at the Greene Turtle turning in almost $1,000.00 cash she found at one of the tables.
After personally speaking with Brye yesterday there was no question in my mind, her first reaction was to turn it in.
Because Brye was so kind, Salisbury News chose to post an ad for free for one month for the Greene Turtle. We hope the ad can remind people what good deeds The Greene Turtle can provide as well as the great food service I've personally enjoyed there.
Taxes To Look Forward To
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax Interest expense (tax on the money)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
Trailer Registration Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Source: Dennismillerradio.com
Building Permit Tax
Capital Gains Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Court Fines (indirect taxes)
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel permit tax
Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon)
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax Interest expense (tax on the money)
Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax)
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Local Income Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Septic Permit Tax
Service Charge Taxes
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Taxes (Truckers)
Sales Taxes
Recreational Vehicle Tax
Road Toll Booth Taxes
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone federal excise tax
Telephone federal universal service fee tax
Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes
Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax
Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax
Telephone state and local tax
Telephone usage charge tax
Toll Bridge Taxes
Toll Tunnel Taxes
Traffic Fines (indirect taxation)
Trailer Registration Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax
Source: Dennismillerradio.com
Stopping The Runaway Congress
When the Senate's Republican leader Mitch McConnell took to the floor this week to denounce the latest version of Chris Dodd's vision for how American finance and banking ought to be run, McConnell eased fears among conservatives of all sorts that the GOP would go along with an alleged Wall Street makeover just to avoid the prospect of an MSM chorus of denunciation of Republicans as obstructionists.
McConnell blistered the Dodd bill as a pathway to future bailouts and in a stroke gave the GOP firm ground on which to fight.
Now if he can only do the same thing twice more.
Disgust with the runaway Congress that blew past the objections of a large majority of Americans when it came to Obamacare has not dissipated in the weeks since the jam-down occured. President Obama's poll numbers have hit new all-time lows and could drop further as the parade of horribles associated with Obamacare gets longer and longer and new and unpleasant surprises seem to emerge every day.
This is not a Congress to inspire confidence. In fact, this Congress inspires a great deal of fear and, in some quarters, loathing. Voters cannot wait until November to deliver the political punishment that always follows parties and politicians who turn their faces against their people who sent them to D.C.
GO HERE to read more.
McConnell blistered the Dodd bill as a pathway to future bailouts and in a stroke gave the GOP firm ground on which to fight.
Now if he can only do the same thing twice more.
Disgust with the runaway Congress that blew past the objections of a large majority of Americans when it came to Obamacare has not dissipated in the weeks since the jam-down occured. President Obama's poll numbers have hit new all-time lows and could drop further as the parade of horribles associated with Obamacare gets longer and longer and new and unpleasant surprises seem to emerge every day.
This is not a Congress to inspire confidence. In fact, this Congress inspires a great deal of fear and, in some quarters, loathing. Voters cannot wait until November to deliver the political punishment that always follows parties and politicians who turn their faces against their people who sent them to D.C.
GO HERE to read more.
Lewes Pediatrician Was Subject Of 1996 Complaint
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Sunday, April 18, 2010Scott Wykoff and Associated Press
A Delaware hospital has revealed that it investigated a 1996 complaint against a pediatrician now accused of molesting more than 100 patients, but the doctor was cleared of any wrongdoing.
A nurse reported in 1996 that Dr. Earl Bradley may have inappropriately touched young girls in his care.
Officials at Beebe Medical Center said after Bradley's December arrest that they were not aware of any past problems with him. They have since acknowledged that Bradley was investigated by Milford police in 2005, but no charges were filed. Officials said in a statement that they were revealing the 1996 complaint now because they could do so "without jeopardizing the criminal case."
Police and prosecutors found out about the 1996 investigation after they charged him in December.
GO HERE to read more from WBAL.
