Adult Vball Update: Sharptown Shocks, Delaware Elevator Going Up?...

The women's volleyball leagues saw some major upsets in the final week of play heading into the holiday break. In women's 6-hit, the Sharptown team shocked 1st place Barren Creek on December 15, winning 3 games to 0. Barren Creek entered the match having won 11 of their past 12 games, but Sharptown put an end to that streak. Sharptown had the best record in the league this week at 4-2 and their win pulls the Lions within 2 games of Barren Creek for the division lead.

The women's 3-hit league also had an upset this week as Delaware Elevator stunned first place powerhouse Azar Eye Institute on Dec. 14, winning 2 games to 1. Delaware Elevator has been on the rise recently and has been playing much better in the last month. The team hopes it can continue their solid play come playoff time in January.

In men's 4 v 4 action, Metro Bail Bonds continues to make a strong push toward the top as they went 5-1 on Wednesday night, including wins over the league's top two teams, BVS and Clear Communication Technologies. Metro Bail has won 10 of 12 games and is only 5 games out of 1st place and one game out of 2nd place in the division.

All leagues will be idle until the new year...here are the updated standings heading into the holiday break:

Women's 6-Hit

1. Barren Creek 25-14

2. Lions 23-16

3. Crush 19-20

4. Sharptown 11-28

Women's 3-Hit

1. Azar Eye Institute 40-11

2. WR McCain/Coastal Landscaping 28-23

3. Lawn Tech 21-30

4. Delaware Elevator 13-38

Men's 4 v 4 League

1. BVS 22-8

2. Clear Communication Technologies 18-12

3. Metro Bail Bonds 17-13

4. Eastern Shore Podiatry 3-27

Pemberton Historical Park's Star Gazers Program Postponed

Due to cloudy weather and maybe some snow, Pemberton's Star Gazers program scheduled for this Friday, December 18 at 7:30 P.M. will be moved back to Monday, December 21 at 7:30 P.M. Please join us for a clear night of planet observation, trivia, activities, hot chocolate and more!

On Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 A.M., join a Park Naturalist on a Holiday Hike. Don't let the Holidays leave you feeling stressed! Take a brisk hike on the park's beautiful nature trails and learn ways to "chill out" this holiday season. Finish your hike with some hot refreshments and warm conversation inside our Education Center. This program is open to all ages and is $4 per person or $12 for a family of four. Friends of Pemberton Historical Park receive free admission.

Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

Wicomico County Recreation, Parks, and Tourism held their annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on December 10, 2009. The banquet is the department’s way to thank the past year’s volunteer for donating their time and services and for recognizing outstanding volunteers, civic organizations, and businesses for their contributions within the county. Two sportsmanship awards are also awarded this year.

Thirty-six volunteers were nominated this year and thirteen awards were given out. A silent auction was also held to raise money for the Friends of Recreation & Parks. Over $450 was raised for this cause.

Award recipients included:
Youth Sportsmanship – Katie Seaton
Youth Coach Sportsmanship – William Teagle
Outstanding Sports Coach Volunteer – Charles Briddell III
Outstanding Recreation Council Volunteer – Kerry Nelson
Outstanding Tourism Volunteer – Nimla Dilworth
Outstanding Environmental Volunteer – Eryn & Samantha Kreiter
Outstanding Citizen Volunteer – Holli Adkins
Outstanding Community Volunteer – Hunter Disharoon
Outstanding Civic Booster – Fraternal Order of Eagles
Outstanding Business Booster – Harvard Custom Manufacturing
Special Recognition Volunteer – Stay Ready Ryderz Motorcycle Club
Lorne C. Rikert Lifetime Volunteer – Phillip “Pete” Cooper

Registration Opens for Girl's Softball Programs

Registration will open January 1 for Girl’s Spring Softball Programs. The Junior Girls Softball League is open to Girls 8 – 18 years of age and Li’l Sluggers is open to Girls 5 – 8 years of age.

Junior Girls Softball League is a recreational softball league divided into 4 age divisions. Pre-Minor is for girls 10 & under, Minor is for 12 & under, Major I is for 14 & under, and Major II is for 18 & under. Games are played twice a week beginning in May, with an occasional Saturday game. The registration fee before February 20 is $25 per player for the Pre-Minor League and $40 per player for all other leagues.

Li’l Sluggers is an instructional Softball program where the basic fundamentals of the game are taught. Girls will learn and practice catching, throwing, fielding, and batting from a tee through station exercises and activities. Li’l Sluggers is broken into four age divisions (5 year olds, 6 year olds, 6 & 7 year olds, and 7 & 8 year olds) and meets once a week May through June for 7 weeks. The registration fee is $40/player for Residents and $45/player for Non-Residents. Class space is limited so early registration is recommended.

Registration will be accepted at the Box Office located at the Youth & Civic Center, or on line at www.wicomicorecandpark.org.

For more information contact program director Kelly Rados at 410-548-4900 ext. 108 or email krados@wicomicocounty.org. We are always looking for umpires, volunteer coaches, team helpers, sponsors, and volunteers to run a successful softball program.

Upset Sunday: Gamee Elliott, Blues Brothers Record Big Victories

The coed volleyball league produced more surprising results on Sunday, December 14, as two two lower ranked teams became crossover killers and the Blues Brothers brought down a Power A Powerhouse. In the upset of the day, Power B team Gamee Elliott rode the back of Ben Waples en route to a 3-0 win over Power A team Crabs to Go. Gamee Elliott's win moved the team back in third place ahead of PKS & Co. After winning a big crossover against a Power A team last week, PKS found themselves on the other end of the net this week, dropping a 2-1 match to Power C team Just for Hits. The result is hardly a huge upset as Just for Hits is now 20-4 in Power C and is making a strong case that it belongs with the heavy hitters in the league.

Another upset took place on Sunday in a divisional contest, as the Blues Brothers II knocked off 2nd place Specific Gravity, 3 games to 0, in a Power A clash. The Blues Brothers have now won 6 straight games and are back in the race for 2nd in Power A, as 4 teams are separated by just three games.

The teams are off for the next two Sundays and play will resume on Sunday, January 3. Here are the updated standings headed into the break:

Power A

1. Big Bangers 30-0

2. Ivesco 17-13

3. Specific Gravity 15-12

4. Joey White Horse Shoeing 15-12

5. Blues Brothers II 14-16

6. Quantico Creek 7-23

7. Crabs to Go 6-24

Power B

1. Harvard Custom 21-6

2. Bank of Delmarva 21-9

3. Gamee Elliot 12-18

4. PKS & Co. 11-19

5. Dig This 6-21

Power C

1. Just for Hits 20-4

2. Cornerstone 15-12

3. Adkins Towing 14-13

4. Davis Refrigeration 1-23

Adult Volleyball Update Dec. 11

It's getting cold out there but the adult volleyball leagues are heating up at various gyms throughout the County. In men's volleyball, Chris Emge and Metro Bail Bonds flexed their collective muscles (see right) on Wednesday going 5-1, including a victory over the league's top team, BVS. Metro Bail Bonds reached .500 for the first time this season and the team is positioned to make a run during the second half of the season. BVS holds a two game lead over Clear Communication Technologies thanks to a three game sweep of Clear Comm in the second match on Wednesday.

In women's 3-hit, the standings appear to be set as WR McCain/Coastal Landscaping has caught fire recently grabbing a firm hold of second place after jockeying with Lawn Tech for much of the season. While the WR McCain/Coastal Landscaping squad won't catch first place Azar Eye Institute in the regular season, they could pose a threat in the playoffs as the team defeated Azar on Wednesday and has won 8 out of 9 games.

In women's 6-hit, Barren Creek won a key match on Thursday, December 10 against a tough Lions squad. The win gives Barren Creek a comfortable 4 game lead in the standings with just two and a half weeks to go. One more update next week before the holiday break and then playoff time is around the corner! Here are the standings through December 11:

Men's 4 v 4

1. BVS 18-6

2. Clear Communication Technologies 16-8

3. Metro Bail Bonds 12-12

4. Eastern Shore Podiatry 2-22

Women's 3-Hit

1. Azar Eye Institute 36-9

2. WR McCain 25-20

3. Lawn Tech 19-26

4. Delaware Elevator 10-35

Women's 6-Hit

1. Barren Creek 23-7

2. Lions 19-11

3. Crush 14-16

4. Sharptown 4-26

Wreath fineries at historic Pemberton Hall

It's the Holidays and it's time to decorate! The Pemberton Hall Foundation and the Westside Historical Society will be holding a Wreath Making demonstration and Heritage Greeneries Sale in Pemberton Hall on Sunday, December 13 from 1:00-4:00PM. Other unique heritage items will be on sale from other local historical societies as well. Admission is $10 and includes the materials to make your very own, one-of-a-kind wreath. For more information or to pre-register, contact Bill Wilson at 410-742-4182. Hope to see you there!