Last week we received multiple e-mail messages stating the YMCA in Salisbury was closing their doors, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY FALSE.
The original messages that we received came from From: rbhildrich@mail.com.
Joe,
Just thought you'd like to know that the Mid Delmarva YMCA is going under. No members know this yet, but the Y will be closing the end of January 2012. There is to be a notice sent to all members shortly, but even the employees are not aware of this yet. Sad, but this great institution has served the area well. It will be sad to see it go. Best wishes on the New Year.
Sincerely,
Bob Hildrich
Keep in mind, there were several follow up messages in which this person stated, "I work the front desk part time".
I want to make it very clear, again, this information was a lie and we truly apologize for publishing this false information. We did have a one on one meeting directly with the YMCA in which we forwarded ALL correspondences to the YMCA to show we did not intentionally publish information that was not convincing, they agreed.
The YMCA is in the beginning stages of their yearly fundraising/membership drive and someone is trying to disrupt their attempts. One has to wonder, did the Anti Albero Bloggers do this?
What I can tell you is that the Salisbury YMCA has more than 8,000 members and is doing very well financially. While we do not normally pull complete articles, I chose to do so based on the fact that it was completely untrue. Why Jonathan Taylor and the rest of his screwed up friends want to continue to go after these Non Profits is beyond me. After all, HE is one of the recipients of such services as someone who receives disability checks every month and who knows what else.
Even though this Post only stayed up for less than 30 minutes, the YMCA started receiving a ton of phone calls questioning this information. It stirred up quite a bit of problems for them almost instantly and we owe it to the YMCA to express our deepest apology and ask them to forgive me, they have.
This Post isn't being hidden, we made a mistake and we will own up to it. There's no little correction hidden somewhere in which it would be hard to find. We want it known, we made a mistake. I will tell you this. During our meeting with the YMCA we discussed the information and multiple e-mail messages sent to us and they completely understood why we had published the information. It could be said that since the employees were unaware of this information the YMCA would deny it being true. However, I am absolutely convinced beyond any doubt that what we had been told was a lie.
I truly cannot understand why these people would go to such lengths to hurt these non profits but they have proven time and time again, THEY DO NOT CARE.
Now, in closing, we all make mistakes. However, (to me) its how you handle those mistakes that makes you who you are.
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20 comments:
We have been debating getting a membership there. Thanks for putting this up. Whatever sick attempt they were trying to make will now backfire on them because we will join this week. You can't beat their rates anyway.
THIS ! Is only the beginning. So much more to come. We are sitting here choking in laughter about what a fool you are. Keep it up Joe boy, we've only just begun. We just love watching you squirm. Your advertisers MUST be pleased with your journalistic skills !
If you really want to see some savings you should put your children in their summer camp.
2:28, Bring it on. How are things at the jewelery shop?
Daddio,
It has been our policy since day one in which we will NOT publish ANY comments with a link attached, period.
You have been around long enough to know this, therefore your comments were not published.
I have never been afraid to own up to a mistake. Keep in mind, just because you think its a mistake doesn't mean we do and I'm talking about another post, not this one.
You are welcome to e-mail me directly any time you like and we can discuss it further.
At least you handled this like a man. This example is a far cry from what DiPino and the OC council are doing with Campbell.
Jt is just pissed because they called green peace the last time he was near water. They thought a whale had beached itself. JR is just pissed because when people go to the Y the jewelry that they bought from him turns their skin green.
Joe, make real good on this one.
Our Salisbury YMCA operates at 150% capacity. People can't get memberships! The time for them to expand facilities is long overdue. But as always, money is the issue.
With their capital campaign starting, help them blow the roof off of it. When everyone talks about helping youth, it comes down to giving them something to do, under good guidance. The YMCA exemplifies this.
The guy running one of those sites is an employee of JR.
Day one of the new year and your tail is between your legs already. You'll never know what story is true or false from now on. WINNING ! ! !
Excuse me Greg, you mean like the state is paying 96% of the cost of Bennett Middle School?????
Pot calls kettle black. Shall I go on?
Joe, out of sheer boredom and clearly a lack of anything better to do, I went to JT's website the other day. Of course they think you and Earl are in cahoots and that you guys are "BUSTED!" I tell ya, I couldn't believe my eyes. Sick sick sick obsession. I mean seriously, who cares? They have waaaayyyy too much time on their hands. But if I was collecting government handouts I guess I'd have plenty of free time too!
To Greg Bassett
Just a few days ago - (12-23-11) the DT posted;
'Fewest layoffs since 2008'
You have no room to talk. Remember the old axiom that most all reputable MSM used to use - 'Fair and Balanced'.
Your organization lost that quite a long time ago.
Joe,
I'm glad to leave you a few comments letting you know we are on you this new year.
I'm glad to let you know I will be running things behind the scenes, wether it be me, JT or my good friend the DR. we will bait you just for the fun of embaressing you. You better get ready.
JR, JT & Christian, Are you not grown men? You guys act like you're in Junior High School. Grow up.
Mike and Julie Brewington are also involved.
WTH is Greg doing here? Trying to steal more stories to call his own. Just remember all of you anti Albero bozos...karma is a ******. Things will always come back around and bite you in the butt. I will just wait and watch til it happens.
Yo Joe just know that we love you and think you do a great service for us. Where else can we find an honest and fair man like you that will speak the truth. I hope my daughter marries a man with your traits. For all you nasty people who have nothing good to say I hope your new year is as nasty as what you write.
Due to the Anti-Albero haters I want to Thank You. Why? I've been thinking about getting a membership to the Y for several months. I was waiting for 2012. I will be calling first thing tomorrow to get a membership.
Thanks JR, JT, MB, etc.
Joe,
I can't express deeply enough just how much I appreciate your open, transparent response to this story. Most media outlets bury retractions in a 1x1 column at the bottom of page 2, but you posted yours prominently, which makes me trust the integrity of your news even more. Kudos to you!
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