Political Powers Trying To Shut Down Willards 4th Of July Event

A few years ago a small group got together to discuss a 4th of July event because the City of Salisbury decided they could no longer afford to support the City's event.

It was very disheartening for the Jaycees as they had been such a great supporter of the event for so many years.

We tried reaching out to the new County Executive and Mayor for a small donation but they refused to participate. The East Side Chamber of Commerce dug in deep and reached out to local communities in the Willards area and were able to raise ALL of the funds necessary to pull off an event.

The Chamber worked with the Board of Education to secure the Elementary School in Willards. They made sure they had all of the proper things in place to make it work. They secured an insurance policy for the School in case anything went wrong. They secured the Fire Marshall, Fire Department and the Chamber made very sure that any trash was cleared out no latter then the very next morning. However, most was cleared out that night.

This week the Chamber got a call from the Board of Education stating they didn't have a contract. They replied, we never have had a contract. The Board then stated they didn't have the School insured for the event but it was immediately proven that the School was in fact insured right then and there over the phone.

It absolutely amazes me that the Board of Education is doing everything in their powers to actually shut down an event many thousands of people visit and enjoy. All of a sudden Mike Dunn creates an event in Salisbury, (the very same guy who helped shut down the 4th of July event years ago) and now the Willards event is being challenged.

There's no reason we can't have both events but you know how local politicians work, or should I just say Good Old Boys. The Willards event is expected to happen July 3rd. However, the Chamber isn't so sure they'll be able to do it again next year due to politics and NOT because they don't have all their ducks in a row.

There's no question in my mind this is politically motivated. Salisbury News has supported this event from the very first year. We have helped bring in a large group of people to enjoy the event as a grass roots effort and have enjoyed watching its success and support. Man, I sure do hate how elected officials and politicians can destroy such a great thing. We need to make a difference in the next election Ladies & Gentlemen because I would never, (especially behind closed doors) pull such a stunt. These people want to stand there and act like local hero's, yet these are the same people who shut the 4th of July down without a care in the world. God Forbid a small group of people show it can be done without them. Are you really going to let these elected officials shut down ANOTHER 4th of July?

Here's What's Happening In OC

July 1 Beach Lights Spectacular
North Division Street | Visit Website
July 2 Movies on the Beach
27th Street Beach | Visit Website
July 3 Family Beach Olympics
27th Street Beach | Visit Website
July 4 Concert & Fireworks on the Beach
N. Division Street & Northside Park 125th St | Visit Website
July 5 OC Beach Patrol Rookie Graduation
Downtown Beach between pier & Inlet beach | Visit Website
July 5 Sunset Park Party Night
South Division Street & the Bay | Visit Website
July 5 Chesapeake Brass Band
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 6 Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 6 Movies on the Beach
27th Street Beach | Visit Website
July 7 Doktor Kaboom's Interactive Science Comedy Show (Kids)
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 7 Heritage Art for Kids
Julia A. Purnell Museum | Visit Website
July 7 Delaware Symphony Orchestra
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 8 Sundaes in the Park
Northside Park 125th St | Visit Website
July 8 Beach Lights Spectacular
North Division Street | Visit Website
July 9 Movies on the Beach
27th Street Beach | Visit Website
July 10 Kid's Camp by Salisbury University: Tony Awards
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 10 Family Beach Olympics
27th Street Beach | Visit Website
July 10 Beach Fireworks
North Division Street | Visit Website
July 11 Concerts on the Beach
North Division Street | Visit Website
July 12 Kid's Camp by Salisbury University: Tony Awards
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 12 Pasion y Arte Flamenco Dancing
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 12 Sunset Park Party Night
South Division Street & the Bay | Visit Website
July 13 - 15 25th Annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament
Ocean City Fishing Center | Visit Website
July 13 Annie - The Musical
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 13 Movies on the Beach
27th Street Beach t | Visit Website
July 14 Captain Craig Swim
14th Street on the Beach | Visit Website
July 14 Using Your Imagination Theatre Workshop (Kids)
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website
July 14 Annie - The Musical
Freeman Stage, Selbyville, DE | Visit Website

Movies on the Beach - Dolphin Tale
Friday, June 29 on the beach at 27th St. beginning at 8:30 pm
Summer of Thanks OC Beachlights
Sunday, July 1 on the beach at North Division Street beginning at 9:30 pm: This weekly event is a five story tall inflatable sphere featuring a visual laser, light, video and audio production with visibility up and down the Boardwalk. There will be three (3) shows - 9:30 pm, 10:00 pm and 10:30 pm. Each show is eight (8) minutes in length.
Movies on the Beach - Puss in Boots
Monday, July 2 on the beach at 27th Street, beginning at 8:30 pm
Lagond Honors Band
Monday and Tuesday, July 2 and 3 on Somerset Street Plaza from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm daily: This event is a two-set musical performance featuring instrumental jazz, Latin, funk and New Orleans styled music.
Movies on the Beach - The Smurfs
Tuesday, July 3 on the beach in front of the Carousel Hotel, 118th St. beginning at 8:30 pm
July 4th Celebration
Wednesday, July 4th at two locations - Downtown on the Beach at North Division Street and Uptown at Northside Park beginning at 8:00 pm: Enjoy a free concert followed by fireworks. On the beach at North Division Street the 78th Army Band will perform with fireworks at 9:30 pm. At Northside Park enjoy a free concert by the US Army Band Downrange, followed by fireworks at 9:30 pm.

OC Residents Should Attend Monday's City Council Meeting

At the last Ocean City Council Meeting a discussion was held on changing the election date in the Town of OC.

At this meeting, there will be time for Public Comments regarding moving the Town of OC municipal election to the national election date. This will be the time for the people in the Community to speak their mind about the cost savings and improving voter turnout that this move could bring.

It could save the taxpayers anywhere from $10,000.00 to $17,000.00 each election.

Be Here At 8 AM Tomorrow Morning

You're not going to want to miss tomorrow mornings first Post at 8 AM. We'll see you then...

Some GOP-Led States Plan to Resist Health Care Law, As Ruling Reins in Medicaid Expansion

Leaders of the 26 states that challenged the federal health care law in court have one luxury with the outcome -- they can do nothing.

While the Supreme Court upheld the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, it did rein in the law's expansion of Medicaid by ruling that the federal government could not withhold Medicaid funds to those states that don't comply. The absence of any punitive measures means there is nothing to compel the governors or attorneys general to begin implementation of the law.

Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, for one, made clear his state will sit tight.

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***3:00 PM***GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO HOST MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON WEATHER SITUATION IN MARYLAND

Access code has changed – we’ll start a few min later

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 30, 2012) – TODAY at 3:00 p.m., Governor O’Malley, joined by members of the Executive Cabinet, will hold a media conference call to provide an update on power outages, damage across the State, impending storms for today, and the second consecutive day of extreme heat in the area.

If you are calling from the same organization, we encourage you to use a shared line.

With temperatures near 100 degrees in many parts of Maryland again today and impending storms again this evening, power restoration is expected to take several days, it is important that those who have lost air conditioning and who may be at risk for suffering due to the high temperatures and humidity think about ways to remain cool and hydrated.

Some local jurisdictions are likely to open shelters and/or cooling centers. Visiting libraries, malls and other public areas that are air conditioned is suggested. If possible, see if you can visit family or friends whose power works. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to remain hydrated.

If you have air conditioning and have not lost power, consider opening your home to family members or friends who may not have air conditioning and may not tolerate the heat well.

Stay away from downed wires and please let emergency personnel take the necessary precautions to restore power. For a list of power outages, click here.

New Fiscal Year Means Tax Hikes In Maryland

Maryland residents who earn more than $100,000 annually will pay more income taxes and many will pay higher fees to flush their toilets under new laws taking effect this weekend.

Under the income-tax law, single taxpayers with an adjusted gross income above $100,000 and couples who make more than $150,000 will see their taxes rise from a quarter of a percentage point to half a percentage point. The tax increases will be retroactive to January.

The state's "flush" tax on sewer bills will double from $2.50 a month to $5 a month - or from $30 to $60 annually under a measure aimed at upgrading wastewater treatment facilities to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. The law exempts people who don't live in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democrat, led the charge to boost the tax.

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DOH Director to Request Leave of Absence

D.C. Department of Health Director Mohammad N. Akhter is expected to request a leave of absence from his cabinet post to serve on a board governing the city’s health care exchange, a key ingredient of President

Obama’s reforms that were upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, officials said Friday.
The officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter, said Saul Levin, a senior deputy director in DOH's Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration, will step in to serve as the agency’s director.

A D.C. Council committee on Friday approved Dr. Akhter and six other nominees selected by Mayor Vincent C. Gray to serve on the Healthcare Exchange Board. The full council is expected to confirm the nominees at its July 10 legislation meeting.

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How Do You Support Both

Freedom Fest 2012

Here in Crisfield, we have fireworks on Wednesday and Freedom Fest 2012 in the Somers Cove Marina starting at 5 p.m. with fun activities for the whole family including a live band. Admission is only $5, but veterans get in for free.

http://www.crisfieldevents.com/freedom_fest/

Obamacare: Seven New Taxes on Citizens Earning Less than $250,000

While we were all debating the cost to our liberty due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), we were ignoring the cost to our pockets.  If there ever was a reason for bipartisan rage about this law, it should be on the twenty - yes, twenty - hidden new taxes of this law.  Making matters even more relevant is that seven of these taxes are levied on all citizens regardless of income.  Hence, Mr. Obama’s promise not to raise taxes on anyone earning less than $250,000 is just another falsehood associated with this legislation.

The first, and best known, of these seven taxes that will hit all Americans as a result of Obamacare is the Individual Mandate Tax (no longer concealed as a penalty). This provision will require a couple to pay the higher of a base tax of $1,360 per year, or 2.5% of adjusted growth income starting with lower base tax and rising to this level by 2016.  Individuals will see a base tax of $695 and families a base tax of $2,085 per year by 2016.  

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Rock Band Defends National Anthem Against Liberal Attacks With This Patriotic ‘Star Spangled Banner’ Challenge

In the past, we’ve brought you conservative rock bands who mesh patriotism with lyrical genius and obvious musical talent. Among those musicians and groups making a splash is Madison Rising, a band founded upon basic American values. This week, the band announced an interesting initiative to commemorate Independence Day and the upcoming general election battle —  the “One Million Star Spangled Banner Challenge.”

Through the initiative, Madison Rising will offer an opportunity for Americans to rail against the negative comments that liberal commentators have uttered about the National Anthem (Current TV’s Bill Press recently called it “an abomination,” as you may recall).

The band is hoping to get one million people to view its rock version of the “Star Spangled Banner” by November 6th (election day). Also, group members are encouraging fans to download the music file and to add it to their music collections and mp3 players.

Continue HERE  to read the rest of the story and view both videos.

Justice: Kids Who Bullied Bus Monitor Get 1 Year Suspension

At last, justice has been served in the small town of Greece, New York. The children who bullied bus monitor Karen Klein have been officially disciplined. New York’s WHAM 13 reports:

The Greece Central School District announced on Friday that four students involved in bullying a bus monitor will be suspended from school and regular bus transportation for one year.

The district is legally required to provide the students with an education.

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BREAKING NEWS: Deadly Storms Leave At Least 3 Million Without Power

Governors in Virginia, West Virginia and Ohio, declare state of emergency after powerful storms sweep through eastern US, resulting in at least nine deaths and leaving millions without power.

From Fox News

Border Patrol Union Blasts Homeland Security Instructions to 'Run Away' and 'Hide' from Gunmen

Border Patrol agents in Arizona are blasting their bosses for telling them, along with all other Department of Homeland Security employees, to run and hide if they encounter an "active shooter."

It's one thing to tell civilian employees to cower under a desk if a gunman starts spraying fire in a confined area, say members of Tucson Local 2544/National Border Patrol Council, but to give armed law enforcement professionals the same advice is downright insulting. The instructions from DHS come in the form of pamphlets and a mandatory computer tutorial.

“We are now taught in an ‘Active Shooter’ course that if we encounter a shooter in a public place we are to ‘run away’ and ‘hide’" union leader Brandon Judd wrote on the website of 3,300-member union local. “If we are cornered by such a shooter we are to (only as a last resort) become ‘aggressive’ and ‘throw things’ at him or her. We are then advised to ‘call law enforcement’ and wait for their arrival (presumably, while more innocent victims are slaughtered)."

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WILLIAM ALEXANDER HILL SENTENCED TO LIFE WITHOUT PAROLE FOR THE MURDER OF WHITNEY BENNETT

On June 29, 2012, William A. Hill, age 25, of Fruitland, Maryland was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of Whitney Bennett. Bennett was murdered on December 3, 2010 and her body was found in April of 2011 buried on property owned by the Defendant’s family. After a two day jury trial, a Wicomico County jury found Hill guilty of all charges contained in the State’s indictment, including First Degree Murder.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and the Wicomico County Bureau of Investigation for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Mr. Maciarello also thanked the citizens of Wicomico County who sat on the jury. This case was prosecuted by Matt Maciarello, State’s Attorney and Ella Disharoon, Deputy State’s Attorney.

Prizes And Fun!

Watch the EURO 2012 Finals this Sunday at 2:45pm and enter to win some amazing prizes! For every $10 you spend enter your chance to win commemorative EURO pint glasses, scarves, F.C. Barcelona and EURO T-shirts. So come to Specific Gravity Sunday for an afternoon filled with soccer and fun!

Who will win......?

Here It Is Folks, The Interview Of The Year

GO HERE to listen in case you missed it.

***TODAY***GOVERNOR O’MALLEY TO HOST MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL TO PROVIDE UPDATE ON WEATHER SITUATION IN MARYLAND

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 30, 2012) – TODAY at 11:00 a.m., Governor O’Malley, joined by MEMA Executive Director Mallette, Public Service Commission Chair Nazarian, DHMH Deputy Secretary Phillips, will hold a media conference call to provide an update on power outages, damage across the State, impending storms for today and the second consecutive day of extreme heat in the area.

If you are calling from the same organization, we encourage you to use a shared line.

With temperatures expected to reach near 100 in many parts of Maryland again today and impending storms again this evening, power restoration is expected to take several days, it is important that those who have lost air conditioning and who may be at risk for suffering due to the high temperatures and humidity think about ways to remain cool and hydrated.

Some local jurisdictions are likely to open shelters and/or cooling centers. Visiting libraries, malls and other public areas that are air conditioned is suggested. If possible, see if you can visit family or friends whose power works. Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to remain hydrated.

If you have air conditioning and have not lost power, consider opening your home to family members of friends who may not have air conditioning and may not tolerate the heat well.

Stay away from downed wires and please let emergency personnel take the necessary precautions to restore power.

Which States Will Refuse Medicaid Expansion?

The Supreme Court ruling allows states to decline the Medicaid expansion in the Affordable Care Act without losing federal money for their existing programs. If the 26 states that challenged the law opt out, an estimated 8.5 million fewer people would be covered by Medicaid.

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Supreme Court Ruling Goes Undetected, Until Now

While most people were focused on the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act decision, justices slipped out another ruling. The court ruled the 2006 Stolen Valor Act unconstitutional. The law had made lying about receiving military awards a crime. A California man who lied about being a decorated war hero brought the suit. Xavier Alvarez successfully argued that the law violated his First Amendment right to free speech. The government had tried to convince the Court that the law protected the integrity of military medals. It is still illegal to wear unearned medals, even if you can now lie about having them.

Same Sex Benefits

A Democratic congressman has introduced legislation that would grant benefits to same-sex spouses of veterans and service members. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash) is the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee. His bill would make the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments recognize any marriage that is recognized by a U.S. state, commonwealth, territory or the District of Columbia. The bill would change the definition of spouse in the U.S. code. Same-sex marriage is now legal in six states and the District of Columbia.

Obama Veto

President Barack Obama will veto House appropriations bills for the Defense Department and Financial Services and General Government if they remain in their current form. The White House opposes them for several reasons. They would continue the pay freeze for federal workers, and the White House said proposed cuts to the Internal Revenue Service budget would hurt programs, reduce revenue and make it harder for taxpayers to get help. It also said the bill would make it harder for the General Services Administration to repair and maintain federal buildings. Lawmakers said cuts to GSA's budget were necessary to "starve out opulence and frivolity."

Where Food Stamps Go To Die

Anyone who has the power to make you believe absurdities has the power to make you commit injustices.

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Common sense is not so common.

I have never made but one prayer to God, a very short one: “O Lord make my enemies ridiculous.” And God granted it.

In general, the art of government consists of taking as much money as possible from one class of citizens to give to another.

The sovereign is called a tyrant who knows no laws but his caprice.

All murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.

- All Quotes by Voltaire

Where Food Stamps Go to Die

We all know the economy sucks. We all know we are headed in the wrong direction. We all know our leaders are corrupt, immoral, greedy and violent. You don’t need me to tell you that. One thing that I have noticed recently while watching the financial markets is that despite the fact most stocks charts I pull up look awful, the major indices continue to hang in or grind higher. While it is not new news that a few large cap stocks are holding the major averages up, I want to focus on one in particular. Wal-Mart. Yes we all know Wal-Mart. Everyone has an opinion; whether you love it or hate it. In this instance, I’m not so much interested in the company itself, the stores or disturbing images of some of the people seen shopping there. No, in this case I want to take a look at the stock and ponder what it tells us about the state of affairs in both the U.S. and the global economy as a whole.

Wal-Mart’s stock is up 14% YTD, which is triple the return of the S&P 500. The stock also packs a dividend yield of 2.3%, so the total return is even better. In the last month or so the stock has become a real powerhouse as you can see in the chart below. Crushing any and all shorts under the weight of its rapid appreciation.

Wal-Mart Three Year Chart

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QUOTE OF THE DAY 6-30-12

” A wise person ponders all his paths to prevent the product of his work going to foreigners, and to avoid the groan at the end of his life, saying: How I hated discipline; I am at the brink of ruin because of my great folly.”

Proverbs 5

Governor Markell Issues Statement On Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act Ruling

“The President deserves credit for being willing to tackle a status quo of rapidly rising costs and shrinking coverage. The decision allows our state and nation to move past the uncertainty months of deliberations have caused and move forward to address critical health care issues facing the state and nation.

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15 Reasons Why The Obamacare Decision Is A Mind Blowing Disaster For America

Michael Snyder has put together an excellent recap of some of the major problems with Obamacare:

#1 According to the U.S. Supreme Court, the federal government has the power to force you to buy private goods and services. Now that this door has been opened, what else will we be forced to buy in the future?
#2 Obamacare is another step away from individual liberty and another step toward a “nanny state” where the government dominates our lives from the cradle to the grave.
#3 The IRS is now going to be given the task of hunting down and penalizing millions of Americans that do not have any health insurance. In fact, the Obama administration has given the IRS 500 million extra dollars “outside the normal appropriations process” to help them enforce the provisions of Obamacare that they are in charge of overseeing.
#4 Obamacare imposes more than 20 new taxes on the American people. You can find a comprehensive list of Obamacare taxes right here. If you love paying higher taxes, then you are going to absolutely love Obamacare once it is fully implemented.
#5 In an attempt to “control costs” and “promote efficiency”, Obamacare limits the treatment options that doctors and patients can consider. This is likely to result in a decrease in life expectancy in the United States.
#6 Obamacare is going to impose nightmarish paperwork burdens on doctors, hospitals and the rest of the healthcare system. This is going to significantly increase our healthcare costs as a nation.
#7 Obamacare is going to send health insurance premiums soaring. This is especially true for younger Americans.
#8 Many small businesses are going to be absolutely crushed by the provisions in Obamacare that require them to provide expensive health insurance coverage for their employees. This is going to make them even less competitive with companies in other countries where businesses are not required to provide healthcare for their workers. This is also going to make it even less attractive for businesses to hire new employees.
#9 Obamacare is going to make the emerging doctor shortage in America a lot worse. Surveys have found that we could potentially see hundreds of thousands of doctors leave the medical profession because of Obamacare.
#10 Obamacare has already forced the cancellation of dozens of doctor-owned hospitals.
#11 Obamacare is going to result in a much bigger federal government. In order to fully implement all of the provisions of Obamacare, hordes of new government bureaucrats will be required.
#12 Thanks to Obamacare, you are going to have to wait much longer to see a doctor. Just look at what happened once Romneycare was implemented in Massachusetts….
In fact, we have already seen the start of this process in Massachusetts, where Mitt Romney’s health care reforms were nearly identical to President Obama’s. Romney’s reforms increased the demand for health care but did nothing to expand the supply of physicians. In fact, by cracking down on insurance premiums, Massachusetts pushed insurers to reduce their payments to providers, making it less worthwhile for doctors to expand their practices. As a result, the average wait to get an appointment with a doctor grew from 33 days to over 55 days.
#13 Obamacare contains all kinds of insidious little provisions that most people don’t even know about. The following is one example from the Alliance Defense Fund….
“Did you know that with ObamaCare you will have to pay for life-saving drugs, but life-ending drugs are free. One hundred percent free. If this plan were really about health care wouldn’t it be the other way around?”
#14 As if the U.S. government was not facing enough of a crisis with entitlement spending, it is being projected that Obamacare will add 16 million more Americans to the Medicaid rolls. You and I will be paying for all of this.
#15 The Congressional Budget Office estimates that Obamacare will add more than a trillion dollars to government spending over the next decade. Considering the fact that the U.S. government is already drowning in debt, how in the world can we afford this?

DNREC Fish And Wildlife Enforcement Makes Four OUI Arrests

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section made four operating under the influence (OUI) arrests and interacted with hundreds of boaters on Delaware waterways as part of Operation Dry Water, a national enforcement and education initiative June 22-24 to crack down on boating OUI and to prevent alcohol- and drug-related accidents and fatalities.

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Fort Delaware To Present Program On The Heronry On Pea Patch Island

DELAWARE CITY - The Heronry on Pea Patch Island supports one of the largest populations of wading birds on the East Coast. The staff at Fort Delaware State Park, located on Pea Patch Island, invites the public to join a special program featuring the heronry, The Care and Treatment of Pea Patch Heronry, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 30.

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