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Saturday, August 07, 2010
Man Electrocuted In Berlin
The Berlin Fire Department is on the scene of a man electrocuted. They are giving him CPR. More to come.....
Update- The 47 year old male is deceased.
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Update- The 47 year old male is deceased.
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HISTORICAL COMMENTS BY GEORGE CHEVALLIER
Salisbury’s BicentennialSalisbury was in the middle of the Great Depression in 1932, as was the rest of the country. The only difference was that Salisbury and the entire Eastern Shore didn’t depend on the world “west of the Chesapeake Bay” as it does today. My grandmother once told me that she would never have known that the rest of the country was having hard times except for the fact that more tramps appeared at her back door asking for something to eat. The Eastern Shore had practically everything it needed, and there was work for anyone willing to go for it.
A lot of the money was provided by the “alphabet agencies” of FDR’s New Deal that was supposed to get the country out of the doldrums of the Depression. Salisbury benefited to the tune of a new City Park and the 300-ft.long concrete and steel dam on Johnson’s Lake.
It was during this time that Salisbury decided to pull out all the stops and celebrate their 200th birthday. The city had been founded on August 8, 1732. The whole week of August 7-13th was decided upon to have this grand celebration. You name it and they had it. Parades, band concerts, sporting events, competitions for the children, a carnival, stunt flying, exhibitions of historic relics, school exhibits, a circus, the official ceremonies, a Historical Pageant held in City Park that included 330 participants, and the grand lighting of the new “electric” fountain in City Park (the one across from Wicomico Middle School). It seems as if everyone in town was involved in some way. There were traffic and parking regulations clearly designated and posted so that everything went smoothly.
The mayor of Salisbury, England, J. S. Rambridge, was present to help its sister city celebrate their 200th birthday. Special medals were struck for the occasion and they are frequently encountered today. A few of them had a loop attached that allowed it to hang from a ribbon attached to a bar that declared that the wearer was a “guest”. I think these were for the visitors from England as the only one I have ever seen is the one I bought from someone in England.
The Queen of the Bicentennial was Carolyn Waller, daughter of local attorney G. W. D. Waller. Their home at the time was what the Poplar Hill Mansion is now. She presided over a parade that must have been truly spectacular. Besides the Queen’s float, there were floats from other towns on the Shore with a Princess presiding over each float. Cars carrying political and local dignitaries, marching units of firemen and policemen, bands and comic divisions were also included. There were also fourteen floats that portrayed the city of Salisbury as a place of happy and healthful living. The categories for these floats were Hospitality, Agriculture, Dairying, Industry, Merchandising, Transportation, Financial Strength, Health and Hygiene, Recreation, Sportsman’s Paradise, Religion, Education and Aesthetics (whatever that was). The parade started at the college and proceeded to wind through downtown Salisbury on a route that covered a full four miles in its entirety.
The “Relics House” was at 704 N. Division Street. The number has since been changed to 320 N. Division Street. It was described as “one of the oldest houses in Salisbury, considerably more than one hundred years old”. It is still there and has an historic plaque out front that describes it as “The Little House – 1790”. The house itself is set back a good 75 feet from the street, but the sign designating it as 320 is right on N. Division St. In the early days, Miss Elizabeth Roxburgh lived there. Her father was an aide to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. There were displays set up to show how the early settler operated a loom and a spinning wheel. The loom, built in 1825, was hewn out by the hand of an early patriot. It was operated by his grand-daughter. She was 76 years of age at the time of the Bicentennial. Some of the rooms had been furnished with furniture of an earlier period in Salisbury’s history.
Since this was the year the Wicomico Historical Society was formed, the relics were under the care and direction of the Wicomico Chapter of the Women’s Eastern Shore Society of Baltimore. This Society lasted until 2007 when attrition and age diminished their ranks. At that time, they equally distributed their treasury to the nine counties on the Eastern Shore to further their historical endeavors.
HAPPY 278th BIRTHDAY, SALISBURY (Sunday, August 8, 2010)
Two Men Arrested In Greenwood Home Invasion
Location: 16300 block of Sharps Mill Road, Greenwood, DE
Date of Occurrence: Friday, August 6, 2010 at 7 p.m.
Suspects:
Brandon Rust, 35, of Farmington, DE
Abel Murray, 22, of Greenwood, DE
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Greenwood - Delaware State Police have charged two men in connection with a home invasion.
The incident happened just after 7 p.m. when Rust and Murray allegedly entered the home of a 39 year-old female. The two were wearing disguises and one of the men was armed with a baseball bat. One of the suspects held the victim to the ground while the second one rummaged through the house and removed cash and approximately 140 pills of Oxycodone before fleeing. The suspects fled north on Sharps Mill Road. The victim attempted to follow the pair but was unable.
Troopers who responded to the scene found evidence linking Rust and Murray to the crime. Both men were taken into custody late last evening.
Rust was charged with:
Burglary 2nd
Possession of a Deadly Weapon During the Commission of a Felony
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
Conspiracy 2nd
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited
He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $60,000 cash bail.
Murray was charged with:
Burglary 2nd
Wearing a Disguise During the Commission of a Felony
Conspiracy 2nd
Murray was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $58,000 cash bail.
FORMER FIRST LADY KENDEL S. EHRLICH TO SPEAK AT PHOEBUS FOR DELEGATE FUNDRAISER ON AUGUST 12
John K. Phoebus, candidate for House of Delegates, announced today that Kendel S. Ehrlich, the former First Lady of Maryland, will speak at a fundraiser for his campaign to be held on August 12, 2010 at Salisbury University.
Kendel S. Ehrlich is the former First Lady of Maryland and is the host of the Kendel Ehrlich Show heard every Saturday morning on WBAL radio. Her husband, Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., is seeking election as Governor of Maryland.
The reception will be held in Holloway Hall at Salisbury University in the Great Hall and Social Room from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, 2010, and will feature hors d' oeuvres and beverages, including beer and wine.
Tickets are $50 and may be reserved in advance by contacting Leslie Wilson at 410-430-0856 or leslie@electjohnphoebus.com. Checks should be made payable to Citizens for John K. Phoebus. More information about the event can be obtained by visiting http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103600612052&s=160&e=001ce6dJH2nEr5rLXSASRO95e2jdhX0nlRZ0N8iEDyePDe6hVPG5obCzvYzNJgUmQi_dys8EpU6cIDrKNo--0xUIHNcp5AOYRw5-HibK9KTh2mwQUCEnKl33CQCySP0Fsytj7wTvUIpHKw= or http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103600612052&s=160&e=001ce6dJH2nEr7eCiy3r3Qf9K3dtMnweYTlWtZaVaptkwvV3sL6euw7ODuJUgVgmwnaH0MMXkAKwPnqbHSfXo61FQFUhYyO7jFYTpJuLN-tzhv0UjRF7EkofZFZDIcuVwTR..
John K. Phoebus is a candidate for the House of Delegates for District 38A, representing Somerset and southern Wicomico Counties.
Ratifying U.N. Children’s Rights Treaty Would Turn Parental Rights ‘Over To International Community’
Sen. Jim DeMint (R- S.C.) said that if President Barack Obama gets his way and the Senate ratifies the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the precedent would be set to place parental rights under the jurisdiction of the international community.
“We believe we need to take clear action here in Congress to protect the rights of parents to raise their children," DeMint said at a Wednesday panel discussion. "This treaty would, in fact, establish a precedent that those rights have been given over to the international community."
DeMint is lead sponsor of S. Res. 519, a resolution to protect parental rights, which is co-sponsored by 30 senators total. Only four more senators need to sign on to inform President Obama that he does not have enough votes in the Senate to ratify the treaty, DeMint said.
DeMint has also introduced a joint resolution, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect parental rights.
Under Article 2, Section 2 of the U. S. Constitution, treaties must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Senate for them to take effect.
The U.N. adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Nov. 20, 1989. By Sept. 2, 1990, 20 nations signed on to enforce the treaty. Currently, with the exception of the United States and Somalia, 193 nations have signed on to enforce it.
Nations that ratify U.N. treaties are bound to adhere to them by international law.
The convention established an 18-member panel to oversee children’s rights in nations that are part of the treaty. If approved by the Senate, the United States would fall under the jurisdiction of this panel.
DeMint said the threat to parental rights is “not some theoretical threat.”
He also said that ratification of the treaty would be “a terrible precedent” not just for parental rights, “but in other areas that we’ve looked at.”
“It submits our federal laws, our national laws to this treaty,” DeMint told CNSNews.com. “And the fact is that we don’t know exactly how it’s going to run, but we know how bureaucracy works. Once a precedent is established and we have yielded control, we know that it will continue to grow. So the precedent is almost worse than the immediate details.”
DeMint also said that the treaty is superfluous because there are laws already that safeguard abused children in the United States.
“We believe we need to take clear action here in Congress to protect the rights of parents to raise their children," DeMint said at a Wednesday panel discussion. "This treaty would, in fact, establish a precedent that those rights have been given over to the international community."
DeMint is lead sponsor of S. Res. 519, a resolution to protect parental rights, which is co-sponsored by 30 senators total. Only four more senators need to sign on to inform President Obama that he does not have enough votes in the Senate to ratify the treaty, DeMint said.
DeMint has also introduced a joint resolution, proposing a constitutional amendment to protect parental rights.
Under Article 2, Section 2 of the U. S. Constitution, treaties must be approved by a two-thirds majority of the Senate for them to take effect.
The U.N. adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Nov. 20, 1989. By Sept. 2, 1990, 20 nations signed on to enforce the treaty. Currently, with the exception of the United States and Somalia, 193 nations have signed on to enforce it.
Nations that ratify U.N. treaties are bound to adhere to them by international law.
The convention established an 18-member panel to oversee children’s rights in nations that are part of the treaty. If approved by the Senate, the United States would fall under the jurisdiction of this panel.
DeMint said the threat to parental rights is “not some theoretical threat.”
He also said that ratification of the treaty would be “a terrible precedent” not just for parental rights, “but in other areas that we’ve looked at.”
“It submits our federal laws, our national laws to this treaty,” DeMint told CNSNews.com. “And the fact is that we don’t know exactly how it’s going to run, but we know how bureaucracy works. Once a precedent is established and we have yielded control, we know that it will continue to grow. So the precedent is almost worse than the immediate details.”
DeMint also said that the treaty is superfluous because there are laws already that safeguard abused children in the United States.
WOMAN FATALLY WOUNDED AFTER UNINVITED ENTRY INTO CECIL CO. HOME
(Elkton, MD) – Maryland State Police homicide investigators are continuing their investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman who entered a Cecil County home uninvited late last night and was fatally wounded after she apparently struggled with the homeowner who was holding her at gunpoint.
The deceased woman is identified as Jessica M. Hollada, 29, who had an address of the unit-block of Stony Chase Drive, Elkton, Md., but investigators learned she had recently been staying in the unit-block of Chestnut Drive, in a residence next door to where the shooting occurred. Her body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
At 12:45 a.m. today, Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators were contacted by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office and requested to respond to the scene of a fatal shooting in the unit-block of Chestnut Drive, in Elkton. Cecil County deputies had responded to the report of a shooting at the residence at 11:00 p.m. yesterday.
The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly before 11:00 p.m. yesterday, Hollada knocked at the front door of the home where Chris Wilkins, 50, and his wife, Lisa Wilkins, 50, live with their four children. The members of the Wilkins family told police they did not know Hollada and had never seen her before.
The door was answered by the Wilkins’ 12-year-old son. Hollada reportedly pushed past the youth and entered the home uninvited, saying, “I can’t do this anymore.”
Startled, the youth ran upstairs to notify his parents. Mr. Wilkins retrieved his loaded .12 gauge shotgun and both parents came to the first floor, but could not find Hollada.
Mr. Wilkins reportedly went to the basement and found Hollada there, where he confronted her at gunpoint and ordered her to sit in a chair. Mr. Wilkins directed his wife to retrieve a handgun from a locked safe and she joined him in the basement. According to the investigation, Mr. Wilkins took the handgun from his wife and gave the shotgun to her, instructing his wife to hold it on the woman as he searched the basement for other persons.
According to Mrs. Wilkins, Hollada got off the chair, grabbed the barrel of the shotgun and put it in her mouth, while asking if she was going to shoot her. A struggle apparently ensued as Mrs. Wilkins tried to regain control of the weapon and the shotgun discharged, fatally wounding Hollada.
The family immediately contacted 911 and Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded, as did EMS personnel. Hollada was pronounced dead at the scene.
After obtaining a search warrant for the home where the shooting occurred, Maryland State Police homicide investigators and crime scene technicians have spent the day processing the scene. Each member of the Wilkins family was interviewed at the North East Barracks and has been allowed to leave.
Investigators are also interviewing individuals who saw Hollada last night. Several of them reported she was acting ‘strangely’ and they were concerned for her welfare.
A motive for Hollada’s actions last night has not been identified at this time.
Investigators learned Hollada had been recently staying in the basement of her aunt’s home, which is next door to where the shooting occurred. Her other address was about one-quarter mile away.
No charges have been placed in connection with this shooting. State Police homicide investigators are in contact with the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office and the investigative facts of this case will be presented for review and consultation regarding whether or not any charges will be filed.
The investigation is continuing.
The deceased woman is identified as Jessica M. Hollada, 29, who had an address of the unit-block of Stony Chase Drive, Elkton, Md., but investigators learned she had recently been staying in the unit-block of Chestnut Drive, in a residence next door to where the shooting occurred. Her body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.
At 12:45 a.m. today, Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators were contacted by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office and requested to respond to the scene of a fatal shooting in the unit-block of Chestnut Drive, in Elkton. Cecil County deputies had responded to the report of a shooting at the residence at 11:00 p.m. yesterday.
The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly before 11:00 p.m. yesterday, Hollada knocked at the front door of the home where Chris Wilkins, 50, and his wife, Lisa Wilkins, 50, live with their four children. The members of the Wilkins family told police they did not know Hollada and had never seen her before.
The door was answered by the Wilkins’ 12-year-old son. Hollada reportedly pushed past the youth and entered the home uninvited, saying, “I can’t do this anymore.”
Startled, the youth ran upstairs to notify his parents. Mr. Wilkins retrieved his loaded .12 gauge shotgun and both parents came to the first floor, but could not find Hollada.
Mr. Wilkins reportedly went to the basement and found Hollada there, where he confronted her at gunpoint and ordered her to sit in a chair. Mr. Wilkins directed his wife to retrieve a handgun from a locked safe and she joined him in the basement. According to the investigation, Mr. Wilkins took the handgun from his wife and gave the shotgun to her, instructing his wife to hold it on the woman as he searched the basement for other persons.
According to Mrs. Wilkins, Hollada got off the chair, grabbed the barrel of the shotgun and put it in her mouth, while asking if she was going to shoot her. A struggle apparently ensued as Mrs. Wilkins tried to regain control of the weapon and the shotgun discharged, fatally wounding Hollada.
The family immediately contacted 911 and Cecil County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded, as did EMS personnel. Hollada was pronounced dead at the scene.
After obtaining a search warrant for the home where the shooting occurred, Maryland State Police homicide investigators and crime scene technicians have spent the day processing the scene. Each member of the Wilkins family was interviewed at the North East Barracks and has been allowed to leave.
Investigators are also interviewing individuals who saw Hollada last night. Several of them reported she was acting ‘strangely’ and they were concerned for her welfare.
A motive for Hollada’s actions last night has not been identified at this time.
Investigators learned Hollada had been recently staying in the basement of her aunt’s home, which is next door to where the shooting occurred. Her other address was about one-quarter mile away.
No charges have been placed in connection with this shooting. State Police homicide investigators are in contact with the Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office and the investigative facts of this case will be presented for review and consultation regarding whether or not any charges will be filed.
The investigation is continuing.
Family Dog Shot, Killed While Eviction Notice Served
A Forest Heights, Md., woman's dog was killed while Prince George's County sheriff's deputies served an eviction notice.
The woman was behind on her rent, authorities said. Deputies knocked on her door Friday, announced their presence and entered.
One of the deputies said he was cornered by a Rottweiler and shot at it when it lunged at him.
The dog's owner was so upset she had to be hospitalized. Her sister said the dog was just protecting his family.
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The woman was behind on her rent, authorities said. Deputies knocked on her door Friday, announced their presence and entered.
One of the deputies said he was cornered by a Rottweiler and shot at it when it lunged at him.
The dog's owner was so upset she had to be hospitalized. Her sister said the dog was just protecting his family.
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The Call From Hell
George Bush, Queen Elizabeth, and Vladimir Putin all die and go to hell. While there, they spy a red phone and ask what the phone is for. The devil tells them it is for calling back to Earth.
Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million dollars, so Putin writes him a check.
Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars, so she writes him a check.
Finally George Bush gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00.
When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Bush got to call the USA so cheaply.
The devil smiles and replies: "Since Obama took over, the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."
Putin asks to call Russia and talks for 5 minutes. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is a million dollars, so Putin writes him a check.
Next Queen Elizabeth calls England and talks for 30 minutes. When she is finished the devil informs her that the cost is 6 million dollars, so she writes him a check.
Finally George Bush gets his turn and talks for 4 hours. When he is finished the devil informs him that the cost is $5.00.
When Putin hears this he goes ballistic and asks the devil why Bush got to call the USA so cheaply.
The devil smiles and replies: "Since Obama took over, the country has gone to hell, so it's a local call."
Governor O’Malley’s “Fantasy Land” Budget Statements
ANNAPOLIS – The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign today issued the following statement regarding the O’Malley Administration’s contention that Maryland is enjoying a budget surplus.
“Governor O’Malley is leaving the next governor more than $8 billion in budget deficits over the next four years due to a budgeting philosophy that the press has characterized as ‘chewing gum and baling wire,’” said Communications Director Henry Fawell. “His contention this week that Maryland is now enjoying a budget surplus would be laughable if Maryland’s fiscal crisis were not so serious. Maryland families and small businesses understand what Governor O’Malley does not: four years of record tax increases, anti-jobs policies, and fiscal irresponsibility bought Maryland nothing but more budget deficits. Bob Ehrlich will fix Maryland’s budget mess with a pro-jobs philosophy, lower taxes on families and job-creators, and by reprioritizing how government spends tax dollars.”
“Governor O’Malley is leaving the next governor more than $8 billion in budget deficits over the next four years due to a budgeting philosophy that the press has characterized as ‘chewing gum and baling wire,’” said Communications Director Henry Fawell. “His contention this week that Maryland is now enjoying a budget surplus would be laughable if Maryland’s fiscal crisis were not so serious. Maryland families and small businesses understand what Governor O’Malley does not: four years of record tax increases, anti-jobs policies, and fiscal irresponsibility bought Maryland nothing but more budget deficits. Bob Ehrlich will fix Maryland’s budget mess with a pro-jobs philosophy, lower taxes on families and job-creators, and by reprioritizing how government spends tax dollars.”
Troopers Arrest 15 Year-Old For Claymont Bank Robbery
Location: WSFS Bank inside of the Super Fresh, 2105 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.
Suspect:
15 year-old male from Wilmington, DE
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Wilmington - Delaware State Police have arrested a 15 year-old male teen for robbing a Claymont bank on Wednesday.
Troopers arrested the teen in the 200 block of South Harrison Street in Wilmington today. Investigators got a break in the case when a trooper assigned to Troop – 1, Penny Hill, recognized the teen from prior shoplifting investigations. Detectives conducted a photo array with the victim and witnesses and then obtained a warrant for the juvenile’s arrest.
He was charged with Robbery 1st and was committed to the New Castle County Juvenile Detention Center.
Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 at 3:15 p.m.
Suspect:
15 year-old male from Wilmington, DE
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Wilmington - Delaware State Police have arrested a 15 year-old male teen for robbing a Claymont bank on Wednesday.
Troopers arrested the teen in the 200 block of South Harrison Street in Wilmington today. Investigators got a break in the case when a trooper assigned to Troop – 1, Penny Hill, recognized the teen from prior shoplifting investigations. Detectives conducted a photo array with the victim and witnesses and then obtained a warrant for the juvenile’s arrest.
He was charged with Robbery 1st and was committed to the New Castle County Juvenile Detention Center.
City Of Fruitland Newsletter
CITYHALL
City Council Meeting: The Fruitland City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 10, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The usual staff meeting will held in the conference room at 7:00 p.m. to review the agenda with council members. A copy of the agenda and the unofficial minutes of the July 13 meeting are enclosed for council members’ review.
Sign Ordinance First Reading: A first reading of the new sign ordinance will be done on August 10, 2010. This will set new fees for business signs and spell out rules for use of other types of signs by individuals and nonprofit organizations.
Dog Ordinance First Reading: A revision of the Animal Control Ordinance #186 will be presented to Council on August 10, 2010. Our current Ordinance gives the responsibility of dealing with dog complaints to Wicomico County. Unfortunately the County has cut their enforcement arm in the Humane Society and has turned over dealing with these issues to the Sheriff’s Department.
Website and IT RFP: RFP’s for website maintenance and information technology services will be put out for bid in September. Currently the City is without formal contracts for these two important services. The RFP’s are currently under review by staff and the current provider will be advised next week.
Drug Testing: A final review of the drug testing policy for the City is underway and the implementation schedule will be formally announced to the employees in September and full implementation will begin in January.
ADP Payroll Processing: A productive meeting was held this week with representatives from ADP to work through some issues that have arisen in the implementation of our changeover in outsourcing our payroll. An on-going evaluation is in process on the cost benefits of this system.
Credit/Debit Cards at City Hall: We continue to work with GovPay on the installation of a CC/Debit Card system and our goal is to have the system in place in October. We are consulting with other jurisdictions using the same system. The system will have no ongoing cost to the City except minor initial IT upgrades.
Real Estate Tax Bills: Property tax bills have been processed and will be mailed at the beginning of next week.
POLICE
Our “National Night Out” block party held on Tuesday (3rd) was very successful. We had the largest turnout since the beginning of the event three years ago. A huge “thank you” to Cooper Townsend and his staff, all the local businesses, civic organizations and individuals for their donations and time rendered preceding and during the event.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Installation of an 8- inch isolation valve was completed on School Street to minimize water service outage to the Fruitland Intermediate School by field service staff.
Field service staff installed a new water service at the new Fruitland Falcons Concession Building on South Brown Street this week. A new sanitary sewer service will be installed within the next couple of weeks.
Water meter reading for courtesy leak notification was performed this week. A total of 206 (9.8%) accounts of the 2,097 read, were identified as having a potential leakage problem. Property owner notification should be completed by early next week.
Staff performed a demonstration “point repair” on a defective 8-inch sanitary sewer main line located on Jefferson Street. This work is part of the overall Infiltration and Inflow reduction program the City has undertaken to alleviate leakage within the sanitary sewer system.
OTHER
Happy Birthday to Corporal Matt Brown who turned another year older this past Thursday (5th), and to Doug Ransley on Tuesday (10th). Best wishes from all of us.
The Live Demonstration for a Proposed All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Park, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 5, has been rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at 613 Cedar Lane. This FREE demonstration is open to the Public and ALL are welcome!
On This Day In History
On August 6, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, delegates to the Constitutional Convention begin debating the first complete draft of the proposed Constitution of the United States.
Today’s Quote
“Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.”
Immanuel Kant
City Council Meeting: The Fruitland City Council will meet in regular session on Tuesday evening, August 10, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The usual staff meeting will held in the conference room at 7:00 p.m. to review the agenda with council members. A copy of the agenda and the unofficial minutes of the July 13 meeting are enclosed for council members’ review.
Sign Ordinance First Reading: A first reading of the new sign ordinance will be done on August 10, 2010. This will set new fees for business signs and spell out rules for use of other types of signs by individuals and nonprofit organizations.
Dog Ordinance First Reading: A revision of the Animal Control Ordinance #186 will be presented to Council on August 10, 2010. Our current Ordinance gives the responsibility of dealing with dog complaints to Wicomico County. Unfortunately the County has cut their enforcement arm in the Humane Society and has turned over dealing with these issues to the Sheriff’s Department.
Website and IT RFP: RFP’s for website maintenance and information technology services will be put out for bid in September. Currently the City is without formal contracts for these two important services. The RFP’s are currently under review by staff and the current provider will be advised next week.
Drug Testing: A final review of the drug testing policy for the City is underway and the implementation schedule will be formally announced to the employees in September and full implementation will begin in January.
ADP Payroll Processing: A productive meeting was held this week with representatives from ADP to work through some issues that have arisen in the implementation of our changeover in outsourcing our payroll. An on-going evaluation is in process on the cost benefits of this system.
Credit/Debit Cards at City Hall: We continue to work with GovPay on the installation of a CC/Debit Card system and our goal is to have the system in place in October. We are consulting with other jurisdictions using the same system. The system will have no ongoing cost to the City except minor initial IT upgrades.
Real Estate Tax Bills: Property tax bills have been processed and will be mailed at the beginning of next week.
POLICE
Our “National Night Out” block party held on Tuesday (3rd) was very successful. We had the largest turnout since the beginning of the event three years ago. A huge “thank you” to Cooper Townsend and his staff, all the local businesses, civic organizations and individuals for their donations and time rendered preceding and during the event.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Installation of an 8- inch isolation valve was completed on School Street to minimize water service outage to the Fruitland Intermediate School by field service staff.
Field service staff installed a new water service at the new Fruitland Falcons Concession Building on South Brown Street this week. A new sanitary sewer service will be installed within the next couple of weeks.
Water meter reading for courtesy leak notification was performed this week. A total of 206 (9.8%) accounts of the 2,097 read, were identified as having a potential leakage problem. Property owner notification should be completed by early next week.
Staff performed a demonstration “point repair” on a defective 8-inch sanitary sewer main line located on Jefferson Street. This work is part of the overall Infiltration and Inflow reduction program the City has undertaken to alleviate leakage within the sanitary sewer system.
OTHER
Happy Birthday to Corporal Matt Brown who turned another year older this past Thursday (5th), and to Doug Ransley on Tuesday (10th). Best wishes from all of us.
The Live Demonstration for a Proposed All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Park, originally scheduled for Thursday, August 5, has been rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at 613 Cedar Lane. This FREE demonstration is open to the Public and ALL are welcome!
On This Day In History
On August 6, 1787, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, delegates to the Constitutional Convention begin debating the first complete draft of the proposed Constitution of the United States.
Today’s Quote
“Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.”
Immanuel Kant
LEGENDS HOLD OFF SHOREBIRDS FOR 9-6 GAME ONE WIN
Carolus and Rosa Both Homer In Losing Effort
Salisbury, Md. – The Lexington Legends plated seven runs in the first four innings to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 9-6 in game one at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Friday night. The Shorebirds have lost seven straight games and 11 of their last 12 games.
The Legends jumped to an early lead in the first inning. After consecutive singles by Jiovanni Mier and Jake Goebbert, Kody Hinze walked to load the bases. Then, Brent Allar issued a walk to Jonathan Meyer to force in Mier. The next batter, Miguel Arrendell singled home Goebbert to make it 2-0. Rene Garcia followed with another single to lift the Legends to a 3-0 lead.
The Shorebirds responded with three of their own in the bottom of the first. With the bases loaded, courtesy of two walks and an error, Mike Flacco ripped a two-run single into left field to score Omar Casamayor and Ty Kelly. Legends starter Juan Minaya walked two more batters to force home the third run.
In the second, the Legends regained the lead. Grant Hogue drew a lead off walk and Jimmy Paredes belted a two-run homer to give Lexington a 5-3 edge. The Legends added a third run in the second on a wild pitch by Allar that scored Goebbert.
The Shorebirds drew within one in the third inning. Flacco was hit by a pitch to start the third. Two batters later, Garabez Rosa hit a two-run homer over the left-center field wall to cut the deficit to 6-5. It was his third homer of the season.
The Legends added one more in the fourth on an RBI single by Jonathan Meyer and two more in the eighth on a two-run homer to right field by Jake Goebbert.
The ‘Birds tacked on just one more run. Levi Carolus led off the seventh inning with a solo homer to left field.
Lexington reliever Brenden Stines earned the win in 3.0 innings. He allowed two hits and a run. Shorebirds starter Allar was pinned with the loss in 1.2 innings. He allowed five hits and six runs.
Brian Parker pitched admirably for Delmarva. In a season high 5.1 innings of relief, he allowed five hits and a run. Parker retired the final ten batters he faced.
The Shorebirds and Legends square off for game two of the series on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Kenny Moreland makes the start for Delmarva.
Salisbury, Md. – The Lexington Legends plated seven runs in the first four innings to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 9-6 in game one at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Friday night. The Shorebirds have lost seven straight games and 11 of their last 12 games.
The Legends jumped to an early lead in the first inning. After consecutive singles by Jiovanni Mier and Jake Goebbert, Kody Hinze walked to load the bases. Then, Brent Allar issued a walk to Jonathan Meyer to force in Mier. The next batter, Miguel Arrendell singled home Goebbert to make it 2-0. Rene Garcia followed with another single to lift the Legends to a 3-0 lead.
The Shorebirds responded with three of their own in the bottom of the first. With the bases loaded, courtesy of two walks and an error, Mike Flacco ripped a two-run single into left field to score Omar Casamayor and Ty Kelly. Legends starter Juan Minaya walked two more batters to force home the third run.
In the second, the Legends regained the lead. Grant Hogue drew a lead off walk and Jimmy Paredes belted a two-run homer to give Lexington a 5-3 edge. The Legends added a third run in the second on a wild pitch by Allar that scored Goebbert.
The Shorebirds drew within one in the third inning. Flacco was hit by a pitch to start the third. Two batters later, Garabez Rosa hit a two-run homer over the left-center field wall to cut the deficit to 6-5. It was his third homer of the season.
The Legends added one more in the fourth on an RBI single by Jonathan Meyer and two more in the eighth on a two-run homer to right field by Jake Goebbert.
The ‘Birds tacked on just one more run. Levi Carolus led off the seventh inning with a solo homer to left field.
Lexington reliever Brenden Stines earned the win in 3.0 innings. He allowed two hits and a run. Shorebirds starter Allar was pinned with the loss in 1.2 innings. He allowed five hits and six runs.
Brian Parker pitched admirably for Delmarva. In a season high 5.1 innings of relief, he allowed five hits and a run. Parker retired the final ten batters he faced.
The Shorebirds and Legends square off for game two of the series on Saturday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Kenny Moreland makes the start for Delmarva.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Preston Lee Shockley, 50, Fruitland, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 1:55 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fight in progress between two individuals in the 1900 block of Pine Way in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that the fight stemmed from an argument over ownership of a puppy. One of the individuals involved in the fight, Preston Shockley, confronted another man and demanded back the puppy that Shockley had given to him. When this other individual refused, Shockley allegedly became belligerent and began throwing rocks at this individual. Shockley then struck this individual in the torso before letting a pit bull loose which then bit the victim in the ankle.
The victim in this case managed to get away from Shockley and call the Sheriff’s Office. Upon the arrival of the deputies, Shockley was gone from the scene so a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he was taken into custody later in the day on 4 August. Shockley was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Shockley in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Reckless Endangerment
Incident: Hindering / Providing a False Identity
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Michael C. Moore, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 2:47 AM, a deputy was on Pine Way interviewing individuals for an assault that had been reported earlier when the deputy was speaking with Michael C. Moore. During the encounter, Moore identified himself as Kevin C. Moore. The deputy began to doubt the veracity of the information provided by Moore who eventually provided his true identity of Michael C. Moore. The deputy then discovered that Moore was wanted on an outstanding Wicomico County Circuit Court bench Warrant, which gave Moore reason to lie about his identity.
The deputy placed Moore under arrest for the warrant and providing a false identity. Moore was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Moore was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.
Charges: Hindering and Obstructing
False Statement to Law Enforcement
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jessica R. Morris, 19, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 11:11 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center for a reported altercation involving a subject armed with a knife. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a male subject was involved in an argument with Jessica Morris of Salisbury when Morris allegedly pulled a knife from her purse and approached the male and what was described as a threatening manner. The deputy recovered the knife from Morris that was used in the incident described by the victim.
The deputy placed Morris 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 detained Morris in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Randy L. Campbell, 40, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 7:39 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road for a reported altercation that had occurred inside a residence. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Randy Campbell had arrived at the residence and confronted his juvenile son. The ensuing confrontation turned physical when resulted in the son displaying signs of injury that were inflicted by Randy Campbell. Campbell allegedly also made statements during the altercation that he intended to burn down the house that his son was in with everyone inside.
The deputy placed Campbell under arrest 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 Campbell in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Threats of Arson
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Preston Lee Shockley, 50, Fruitland, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 1:55 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fight in progress between two individuals in the 1900 block of Pine Way in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that the fight stemmed from an argument over ownership of a puppy. One of the individuals involved in the fight, Preston Shockley, confronted another man and demanded back the puppy that Shockley had given to him. When this other individual refused, Shockley allegedly became belligerent and began throwing rocks at this individual. Shockley then struck this individual in the torso before letting a pit bull loose which then bit the victim in the ankle.
The victim in this case managed to get away from Shockley and call the Sheriff’s Office. Upon the arrival of the deputies, Shockley was gone from the scene so a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he was taken into custody later in the day on 4 August. Shockley was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Shockley in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Reckless Endangerment
Incident: Hindering / Providing a False Identity
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Michael C. Moore, 26, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 2:47 AM, a deputy was on Pine Way interviewing individuals for an assault that had been reported earlier when the deputy was speaking with Michael C. Moore. During the encounter, Moore identified himself as Kevin C. Moore. The deputy began to doubt the veracity of the information provided by Moore who eventually provided his true identity of Michael C. Moore. The deputy then discovered that Moore was wanted on an outstanding Wicomico County Circuit Court bench Warrant, which gave Moore reason to lie about his identity.
The deputy placed Moore under arrest for the warrant and providing a false identity. Moore was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Moore was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.
Charges: Hindering and Obstructing
False Statement to Law Enforcement
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jessica R. Morris, 19, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 11:11 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center for a reported altercation involving a subject armed with a knife. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a male subject was involved in an argument with Jessica Morris of Salisbury when Morris allegedly pulled a knife from her purse and approached the male and what was described as a threatening manner. The deputy recovered the knife from Morris that was used in the incident described by the victim.
The deputy placed Morris 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 detained Morris in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Randy L. Campbell, 40, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 7:39 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road for a reported altercation that had occurred inside a residence. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Randy Campbell had arrived at the residence and confronted his juvenile son. The ensuing confrontation turned physical when resulted in the son displaying signs of injury that were inflicted by Randy Campbell. Campbell allegedly also made statements during the altercation that he intended to burn down the house that his son was in with everyone inside.
The deputy placed Campbell under arrest 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 Campbell in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Threats of Arson
Two Men Arrested For Robbery After Injuring A Female Victim
Location: 6600 block of Shawnee Road, Milford, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Sunday August 1, 2010 at approximately 2 a.m.
Suspects:
Joshua Veach, 25, Milford, DE
Dennis Johnson II, 28, Harrington
Resume:
Milford - Delaware State Police State Troopers have arrested two men for taking money and then seriously injuring a woman during a robbery at her residence early Sunday morning.
This incident occurred when the 23 year-old victim befriended the two suspects, Veach and Johnson, and the trio arrived at the victim’s home. While they were at the residence of the victim, she went up stairs for a brief period of time. When she came back down she discovered money missing from her purse. Veach denied taking the money after the victim confronted him. The victim noticed that Johnson was outside and confronted him. An altercation ensued between Johnson and the victim.
During the altercation between the two Veach entered a black vehicle and began to back out on Shawnee Road. As Veach was backing out Johnson entered the passenger side of the car. The victim was able to open the rear passenger side door in an attempt to get in the car to retrieve her money. Veach quickly accelerated causing the victim to fall out of the car to the ground prior to the pair fleeing.
The victim was able to get to a neighbor’s house where emergency responders transported her to Milford Memorial Hospital. Her injuries were so severe she was flown to Christiana Hospital near Newark. She was admitted with a severe contusion to her entire left side, brain bleed, and loss of vision in her left eye.
During the investigation troopers learned that the three were in the Harrington Raceway and Casino. Troopers assigned to the Division of Gaming Enforcement were able to obtain video that assisted in identifying the suspects
On Thursday August 5, 2010, troopers arrested Veach at his home and charged him with Assault 2nd and Reckless Endangering 1st. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $7,000 bail.
Today, August 6, 2010 Troopers arrested Johnson at his home in Harrington. He was taken back to Sussex County and charged with Robbery 1st and Conspiracy 2nd. He was also committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $11,000 bail. The State Attorney General’s Office will look at amending Veach’s charges to Robbery and Conspiracy during a Grand Jury hearing.
Troopers did recover evidence implicating the two in the robbery.
Date of Occurrence: Sunday August 1, 2010 at approximately 2 a.m.
Suspects:
Joshua Veach, 25, Milford, DE
Dennis Johnson II, 28, Harrington
Resume:
Milford - Delaware State Police State Troopers have arrested two men for taking money and then seriously injuring a woman during a robbery at her residence early Sunday morning.
This incident occurred when the 23 year-old victim befriended the two suspects, Veach and Johnson, and the trio arrived at the victim’s home. While they were at the residence of the victim, she went up stairs for a brief period of time. When she came back down she discovered money missing from her purse. Veach denied taking the money after the victim confronted him. The victim noticed that Johnson was outside and confronted him. An altercation ensued between Johnson and the victim.
During the altercation between the two Veach entered a black vehicle and began to back out on Shawnee Road. As Veach was backing out Johnson entered the passenger side of the car. The victim was able to open the rear passenger side door in an attempt to get in the car to retrieve her money. Veach quickly accelerated causing the victim to fall out of the car to the ground prior to the pair fleeing.
The victim was able to get to a neighbor’s house where emergency responders transported her to Milford Memorial Hospital. Her injuries were so severe she was flown to Christiana Hospital near Newark. She was admitted with a severe contusion to her entire left side, brain bleed, and loss of vision in her left eye.
During the investigation troopers learned that the three were in the Harrington Raceway and Casino. Troopers assigned to the Division of Gaming Enforcement were able to obtain video that assisted in identifying the suspects
On Thursday August 5, 2010, troopers arrested Veach at his home and charged him with Assault 2nd and Reckless Endangering 1st. He was committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $7,000 bail.
Today, August 6, 2010 Troopers arrested Johnson at his home in Harrington. He was taken back to Sussex County and charged with Robbery 1st and Conspiracy 2nd. He was also committed to the Sussex Correctional Institute in default of $11,000 bail. The State Attorney General’s Office will look at amending Veach’s charges to Robbery and Conspiracy during a Grand Jury hearing.
Troopers did recover evidence implicating the two in the robbery.
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 8/6 vs. Lexington
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PREVIEW: The Shorebirds aim for a game one win after a 1-7 road trip to Lexington and West Virginia. The ‘Birds have dropped a season high six straight games and ten of their last 11 games. They are now in sixth place, 8.5 games behind the Lakewood BlueClaws with 30 games left.
LAST STARTER TO WIN: The last Shorebirds starter to earn a win was Kenny Moreland on July 21 when he beat Hickory. A ‘Birds starter has not won in 15 straight games.
SEVEN-GAMER: Kieron Pope takes a seven-game hitting streak into game one of the homestand. He is 12-for-27 (.444) during the stretch. His batting average has jumped from .249 to .271 during the stretch.
BIG INNINGS: The Shorebirds have been giving up the big inning of late. During the recent eight game road swing, the Shorebirds surrendered more than three runs in an inning six times.
#100: Ty Kelly, Steve Bumbry and Garabez Rosa have played in 99 games this season.
WALKS: The Shorebirds rank fourth in the SAL in walks with 359. Lexington leads the league with 366 free passes.
30 DOUBLES: Garabez Rosa has 28 doubles to lead the club. The last Shorebirds player to record at least 30 two-baggers in a single season was Chris Vinyard in 2007 (34). No Shorebirds player had 30 doubles in 2009 or 2008.
.269: In 11 games against the Legends this season, the Shorebirds are batting .269. T.J. Baxter is hitting .369 with nine RBIs against the Legends while Ty Kelly is batting .364 with 12 hits.
69:68: Brian Conley has walked (69) more times than he has struck out (68) this season. The last Shorebirds player to finish a season with more walks than strikeouts was Zach Dillon (33:32, 2006).
BREAKDOWN OF GAMES LEFT: The Shorebirds have 17 home games and 13 road games remaining in 2010. The Shorebirds play Lexington (20-20) five more times, Hagerstown (15-25) eight more times, Hickory (22-16) four more times, Kannapolis four more times (18-21) and four more versus Augusta (20-19).
WORKHORSE OUT OF PEN: Nick Haughian has served as the workhorse out of the Shorebirds pen in the last two weeks. Since July 20, he has thrown 16.2 innings. Brian Parker has the second most innings during the time period (12.1).
22-34 ON ROAD: The Shorebirds are tied for the second worst road record in the SAL at 22-34. Asheville and Rome have only won 20 games on the road.
MORE HOMERS: The Shorebirds have already notched more home runs (51) in 2010 than in 2009 when they hit 49. The ‘Birds finished dead last in the league last season.
PREVIEW: The Shorebirds aim for a game one win after a 1-7 road trip to Lexington and West Virginia. The ‘Birds have dropped a season high six straight games and ten of their last 11 games. They are now in sixth place, 8.5 games behind the Lakewood BlueClaws with 30 games left.
LAST STARTER TO WIN: The last Shorebirds starter to earn a win was Kenny Moreland on July 21 when he beat Hickory. A ‘Birds starter has not won in 15 straight games.
SEVEN-GAMER: Kieron Pope takes a seven-game hitting streak into game one of the homestand. He is 12-for-27 (.444) during the stretch. His batting average has jumped from .249 to .271 during the stretch.
BIG INNINGS: The Shorebirds have been giving up the big inning of late. During the recent eight game road swing, the Shorebirds surrendered more than three runs in an inning six times.
#100: Ty Kelly, Steve Bumbry and Garabez Rosa have played in 99 games this season.
WALKS: The Shorebirds rank fourth in the SAL in walks with 359. Lexington leads the league with 366 free passes.
30 DOUBLES: Garabez Rosa has 28 doubles to lead the club. The last Shorebirds player to record at least 30 two-baggers in a single season was Chris Vinyard in 2007 (34). No Shorebirds player had 30 doubles in 2009 or 2008.
.269: In 11 games against the Legends this season, the Shorebirds are batting .269. T.J. Baxter is hitting .369 with nine RBIs against the Legends while Ty Kelly is batting .364 with 12 hits.
69:68: Brian Conley has walked (69) more times than he has struck out (68) this season. The last Shorebirds player to finish a season with more walks than strikeouts was Zach Dillon (33:32, 2006).
BREAKDOWN OF GAMES LEFT: The Shorebirds have 17 home games and 13 road games remaining in 2010. The Shorebirds play Lexington (20-20) five more times, Hagerstown (15-25) eight more times, Hickory (22-16) four more times, Kannapolis four more times (18-21) and four more versus Augusta (20-19).
WORKHORSE OUT OF PEN: Nick Haughian has served as the workhorse out of the Shorebirds pen in the last two weeks. Since July 20, he has thrown 16.2 innings. Brian Parker has the second most innings during the time period (12.1).
22-34 ON ROAD: The Shorebirds are tied for the second worst road record in the SAL at 22-34. Asheville and Rome have only won 20 games on the road.
MORE HOMERS: The Shorebirds have already notched more home runs (51) in 2010 than in 2009 when they hit 49. The ‘Birds finished dead last in the league last season.