Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Off Track Art will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/otuwfez

Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014

Off Track Art, an artists’ cooperative in downtown Westminster, will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014.

Sherrill has an extensive body of work that reflect her love of the figure.

"I love people watching,” says Ms. Cooper. “The way they sit, stand, their overall posture and attitude fascinates me. I am drawn to the figure absorbed in contemplation—capturing their inner sense of isolation. I seek to communicate their emotions at that particular time. I want the viewer to feel what the subject is feeling…

According to her artist’s statement and brief biographical sketch, “Sherrill Cooper's studio feels like a tree house. It overlooks a lush, dense oak forest in Finksburg, MD.

In this setting Sherrill has found a way to merge her two passions: illustration and painting in oil.

She has enjoyed a successful 30 year career as an illustrator. Now that she has raised two children, she finds more time to paint.

Illustration has taught her composition, color, creativity, expression, and most of all draftsmanship.

These disciplines serve her well when she applies paint to canvas. She seeks to distill all of her experiences in to each painting with fresh concepts, strong design sensibilities, emotional brushstrokes, and rich and textural color.

The figure interests Sherrill most. Particularly those moments of contemplation when people are caught-up in their thoughts and emotions.

Attitude, body language and posture are what she seeks to communicate with the viewer.

Choosing the correct value is essential. Putting it down only once, with the appropriate brush and stroke. These are choices that I make very carefully. If I get them right, the painting, like the person moves and breathes. - Sherrill Cooper

For inquires, or to see more paintings, visit www.sherrill@tsherrillcooper.com.

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.

For over 5-years, the partners in the coop have been dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

The coop partners include, Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Linda Van Hart, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Laslo, Joyce Schaum, Carolyn Seabolt, Robert Waddell, Nick Corso, and Gordon Wickes.

The inspiration for forming the co-op was spearheaded by local artists Susan Williamson & Pam Zappardino. After discussions and organizational meetings in December 2008, Off Track opened its doors in January 2009 and had its grand opening on Feb. 13th, 2009.

If you come: the Opening Reception for painter Sherrill Cooper is scheduled for May 2, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information go to: www.offtrackart.com

Labels: Art Off Track Art, Art Off Track Art news info

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Off Track Art Gallery

11 Liberty St., Side Entrance

Westminster, MD 21157

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“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in historic downtown Westminster, Carroll County Maryland.

Open: Wed-Fri. Noon to 6 PM , Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM. http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/

For news and information on Off Track Art previous to December 15, 2011, you can go to http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

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Off Track Art will host an opening reception for Sherrill Cooper on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. http://tinyurl.com/otuwfez

Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014

Sherrill has an extensive body of work that reflect her love of the figure.

According to her artist’s statement and brief biographical sketch, “Sherrill Cooper's studio feels like a tree house. It overlooks a lush, dense oak forest in Finksburg, MD.

In this setting Sherrill has found a way to merge her two passions: illustration and painting in oil.

She has enjoyed a successful 30 year career as an illustrator. Now that she has raised two children, she finds more time to paint.

Illustration has taught her composition, color, creativity, expression, and most of all draftsmanship.

The figure interests Sherrill most. Particularly those moments of contemplation when people are caught-up in their thoughts and emotions.

Attitude, body language and posture are what she seeks to communicate with the viewer.

For inquires, or to see more paintings, visit www.sherrill@tsherrillcooper.com.

For over 5-years, the partners in the coop have been dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

The coop partners include, Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Linda Van Hart, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Laslo, Joyce Schaum, Carolyn Seabolt, Robert Waddell, Nick Corso, and Gordon Wickes.

If you come: the Opening Reception for painter Sherrill Cooper is scheduled for May 2, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information go to: www.offtrackart.com

Labels: Art Off Track Art, Art Off Track Art news info

- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2013/11/directions-and-more-information-for-off.html#sthash.kgv0lBrK.dpuf

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/67080125072/directions-and-more-information-for-off-track-art

Off Track Art Gallery

11 Liberty St., Side Entrance

Westminster, MD 21157

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2013/11/directions-and-more-information-for-off.html

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215239526327018628982.0004eb31f098b83a0723c&msa=0

www.offtrackart.org or

http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/

http://tinyurl.com/b3h2zh

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/01/off-track-art_31.html

For more info: http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/

View Off Track Art Cooperative and Gallery in a larger map

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http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/2014/04/sherrill-cooper-is-featured-artist-at.html

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/448749.html

http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/sherrill-cooper-is-the-featured-artist-at-off-track-art-for-may-and-june-2014

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For news and information on Off Track Art previous to December 15, 2011, you can go to http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Lonely is the older runner that runs the Wakefield trail in the dark cold rain

#KED

Lonely is the older runner that runs the Wakefield trail in the dark cold rain

#KED

Lonely is the older runner that runs the Wakefield trail in the dark cold rain

#KED Lonely is the older runner that runs the Wakefield trail in the dark cold rain

We are one #BiggerThanBasketball

April 29, 2014 1:45 p.m. Commissioner Adam Silver, after a swift investigation, has banned Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life for racist comments that came to light last weekend. #BiggerThanBasketball

http://www.nba.com/video/channels/nba_tv/2014/04/29/20140429-silver-statement-on-sterling.nba

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What is a photocopier? Public records humor? Yep ... watch this video | The Columbus Dispatch

Public records humor? Yep ... watch this video | The Columbus Dispatch: "By: Randy Ludlow
The Columbus Dispatch - April 28, 2014"

Hat Tip: Bryan Sears...

This is hilarious – and true. And, it involves public records, which typically aren't good for many laughs.

A Hollywood writer and movie director has created a new online feature for The New York Times in which he crafts a verbatim video around transcripts from court cases.

The debut video involves an Ohio Supreme Court case in which an incredulous lawyer (David Marburger of Cleveland in real life) questions a Cuyahoga County recorder’s office employee who refuses to concede he knows what a photocopier is. Hilarity ensues.

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Good Morning! The Cost of Your Breakfast Just Went Up Tuesday, 22 Apr 2014

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The cost of breakfast is poised to increase as coffee futures surge after a Brazilian drought damaged crops and orange-juice prices climb with Florida’s output heading for a 29-year low.

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To start this year, Brazil, the world’s top coffee and citrus grower, faced the most severe drought in decades. In Florida, the second-biggest orange grower, a gnat-sized insect spread citrus greening, causing fruit to wither and drop early. Prices for bacon, eggs and milk have also climbed, and surging meat and dairy are helping to spur the fastest gain in U.S. consumer food costs since 2011, government data show.

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Monday, April 28, 2014

April showers greet preparations for dedication of Babylon sestercentennial Oak

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April showers greet preparations for dedication of Babylon sestercentennial Oak

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April showers greet preparations for dedication of Babylon sestercentennial Oak

#KED Westminster Streets Superintendent Larry Bloom and Westminster City Arborist Eric Schlitzer braved a cold April rain to prepare for today's dedication of the Westminster Babylon Sestercentennial Oak at Westminster City Hall, Monday evening, April 28, 2014 right before the Westminster Common Council meeting.

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

The Carroll County chapter of the
Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll
County high school students

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Originally posted: February 22, 2014. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html

Re-posted April 28, 2014

According to Taneytown Councilwoman Diane
Foster, the 2014 MML Scholarship Chairperson, “The Carroll County chapter of
the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000
scholarships to Carroll County high school students who have been accepted into
a college or university or, Carroll students currently enrolled in a college or
university in a graduate or undergraduate program. Preference will be given to students
preparing for a career in governmental or public service.

Applicants must (1)
meet the above criteria, (2) live in one of the eight incorporated
municipalities in Carroll County, (3) complete the Student Scholarship
Application, (4) prepare a written essay on the specified topic, and (5) have a
municipal official/representative certify they reside within the incorporated
limits of the municipality.

The Application
is currently at www.taneytown.org Click on Current Announcements to print out
the application. The application is also
available at your high school guidance office, or through your town office. Or
you may find additional information here… http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html

The application
must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address
below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014.
Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during
business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail
completed application to:

The application
must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by
4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications may also be dropped off at the
Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or
before May 2, 2014.

Please
mail completed application to: Diane Foster MML Scholarship Chairperson 17
E. Baltimore Street Taneytown, MD 21787

Questions should be directed to Diane Foster, 443-956-2964 or dafoster1@comcast.net

2014 Scholarship Program - Student
Scholarship Criteria

Student
Eligibility

q Applicant must be a resident
of one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County. These municipalities are Hampstead,
Sykesville, Union Bridge, Westminster, Mt. Airy,
New Windsor, Taneytown, and Manchester.
A municipal official or the clerk/treasurer from your town office must fill out
and sign the municipal residence section of the application.

q Applicant must have
acceptance into or, current enrollment in, a college or university in a
graduate or undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a career in
governmental or public service.

q Applicant must have good
scholastic standing. (please attach transcript from school you are attending at
this time – either High School or College)

Selection Criteria

q Demonstrated commitment to
public service, e.g., past or current involvement with civic organizations

q Appropriateness of current
educational program for local governmental or public service

q Applicant’s statement of
educational objectives and career goals

q Faculty letters of recommendation

q Completion of the
scholarship application attached

q Essay - Municipal
Government In Your Town

1. Identify the challenges
faced by your Mayor and
Council.

2. Select one or more of these challenges
and explain how you would address the challenge if you were the Mayor or a Councilmember

3. Explain how you would disseminate your decision to address the challenge(s)
to the citizens of your municipality.

2014 Scholarship Program - Student
Scholarship Application

Return
completed applications to:

Diane
Foster

MML
Scholarship Chairperson

17 East Baltimore Street

Taneytown,
MD 21787

Applications
must be received at the address above by 4 p.m.

on
Friday, May
2, 2014.

1.
Name in full:

2.
Present address:

3.
Telephone number: e-mail

4.
Place of Birth:                                U.S
Citizen?

5.
Name of the educational institution at which you wish to pursue your
scholarship:

6.
Toward what degree will you be working, and when will you graduate?

7.
Proposed field or specialization of study:

8. List the high school and/or colleges
and universities attended if applicable, including the one in which you are
currently enrolled or will enroll.
Arrange in sequence, listing the current institution first. (Submit
official transcripts for each. )

College or University Expected Date of degree Major
of field

And State

9. Have you ever received
academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school,
undergraduate and graduate studies)?

No Yes

If yes, list:

2014
Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)

10. Please explain any
interruption of schooling.

11. Please list your involvement
with civic organizations. Attach
separate sheet if necessary.

12. Name and title of your
Faculty Adviser:

Institution: Phone

13. Each applicant must provide
a statement as to educational objectives and career goals. A statement as to why the award is merited
and how the award is to be used would also be helpful.

14. Each applicant must submit
an essay on the Challenges faced by Municipal Government. The student should conduct specific research and
relate this essay to the municipality in which the student resides.

I certify that the
information given in this application is true and accurate.

Signature of Applicant Date

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship
Application (cont’d)

MUNICIPAL
RESIDENCE CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the following
Carroll County MML Scholarship applicant:

Printed name of applicant

Resides at the following address:

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Which is within the incorporated town
limits of the following town:

Printed name of town

Signature of Municipal Official/Representative