20080522 Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Big Money Raffle Results

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Press Release

Thursday, May 22, 2008 Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Big Money Raffle results

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release:

The Officers and members of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1 wish to thank all of the community members who either donated items or purchased our raffle tickets for the Annual Raffle drawing held on Thursday, May 22^nd at 9:00 PM. The winners are:

1^st Drawing $15,000. Pamela Snyder Westminster

2^nd Drawing $ 2500. Westminster Fire Police Westminster

3^rd Drawing $ 1,500. Carlton Trite Westminster

4^th Drawing $ 1000. Ann Marshall Manchester

5^th Drawing $ 500. Forest Howell Westminster

6^th Drawing $ 250. Doug Honig Westminster

7^th Drawing $ 100. Karen Hersh Westminster

8^th Drawing $ 100. Catherine Ebaugh Westminster

The tickets were drawn by 11 year old Alexis Croft.

The fund raising events for the month of July will be the annual Crab Feed held on Saturday, July 19, 2008, from 6 PM to midnight. Tickets for the Crab Feed are $30.00 each, (advance sales) and $35.00 each at the door. For information or tickets, please call 410-848-1800 or 410-259-5143.

Daniel Plunkert,

President & CEO

20080522 Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Big Money Raffle Results

20071010 Chili Cook-Off Sunday, October 21st Benefits Access Carroll

20071010 Chili Cook-Off Sunday, October 21^st Benefits Access Carroll

CHILI COOK-OFF BENEFITS ACCESS CARROLL

Posted October 11, 2007

Put your favorite chili recipe to the test or come and taste the best of the best!

The GFWC Junior Woman's Club of Westminster is pleased to announce the Third Annual Chili Cook-off to be held on Sunday, October 21^st at the Carroll County AG Center.

The event will be held indoors from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. RAIN or SHINE with live bands, kids activities, raffles and more.

All proceeds will benefit Access Carroll. For tickets, entry forms or other information, please call 410-876-7421.

Access Carroll is a non-profit provider of health care to uninsured or low-income Carroll County residents. Their office is located in downtown Westminster at 2 Locust Lane.

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20070922 An Overdue Update to the Granite House May 11 2007 Rock Ball

An Overdue Update to the Granite House May 11 2007 Rock Ball

Lyndi McNulty, Joe and Audrey Cimino entertain at Granite House fundraiser

May 11, 2007 – September 22, 2007

These short videos feature Lyndi McNulty, Joe and Audrey Cimino entertaining at the first annual “Rock Ball” hosted by Granite House. (Please see: 20070406 Support Granite House Rock Ball.)

On May 11^th, 2007 Caroline and I were pleased to attend the first annual “Rock Ball” hosted by Granite House in Westminster, Carroll County Maryland.

This year’s event was held at the Inn at Roop’s Mill in Westminster Maryland.

The event was billed as an evening of classic rock and roll, amazing food, and lots of fun surprises. The event lived up to its advertising as we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with great folks who all came together to raise money for a great cause.

One of the many entertaining and delightful surprises was Audrey and Joe Cimino – and Lyndi McNulty.

Please see the videos below.

What folks from outside Carroll County are not aware is that these three individuals are held in high regard as part of the top tier of folks who make thinks happen in Carroll County and the fact that they were so willing to, how shall I say, have some fun; was greatly admired by one and all.

And they did it for a great cause…

The Rock Ball specifically raised dollars for Granite House’s “Charitable Fund.” The Charitable Fund was created to help folks who cannot afford to pay their co-pay from their insurance plan or even have no insurance coverage at all, i. e: the working poor. We believe strongly that mentally healthy people are more productive community members and that all people should be able to receive the care they need.

If you would like more information on Granite House, please contact Laura Rhodes at 410-876-3007 x140. If you are interested in specific information about Granite House’s programs, you can view their website at www.granitehouse.org or contact us at 410-751-5970.

20070511 Lyndi McNulty entertains at Granite House fundraiser

20070511 Audrey and Joe Cimino entertain at fundraiser

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20070616 Westminster “A month of Sundays” Summer Concert Series

“A MONTH OF SUNDAYS” – 2007 Summer Concert Series

Westminster City Park

July 1, 2007 229^th Army Band of the Maryland Army National Guard

Ceremonial, Concert, Rock & Jazz

July 8, 2007 The Van-Dells

Oldies, Rock & Roll Show Group

July 15, 2007 Yesterday’s News

Rock Band - 60s, 70s, 80s music through today

July 22, 2007 The Brandy Stills Band

Pure Country, Southern Rock Variety, Top 40 Country

July 29, 2007 Rich Clare – PENTAGON

Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues…from then until now!

(Concert info: call 410-876-6639, 410-848-6962, 410-876-5407, 410-386-2103, 443-286-2367)

Linda W. Silfee, Program Coordinator says:

We have a great series line-up of musical entertainment (5 bands listed on the flyer) for this July's concert series...also adding a nice community touch of having someone local (or from our surrounding area) be in the spotlight and sing our "National Anthem" at each summer concert opening!

For 3 of our weeks, we're also showcasing cars for display from 2 clubs...Street Cars of Desire and Classic Corvette Club of Maryland...plus touring motorcycles from the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA).

This is quality entertainment that's free for the public...and a chance to make donations of personal care items to the Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc. to help the homeless and low-income families served by their agency.

Bring your lawn chairs or your blankets, and a picnic lunch, if you'd like. Come out to join us for an evening of entertainment! We also have a couple of vendors on hand for the purchasing of food, beverage, or delicious snowballs!

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We cordially invite you to join us at the Westminster City Park each Sunday in July at 6:45 pm for a variety of great music. Join us in celebrating our 13^th summer of bringing great entertainment to the public. Concerts are Free and Open to the Public.

Food and beverages will be sold. Donations of personal care items for all ages, baby food, diapers, formula, paper goods or cleaning supplies will be collected to help the homeless & low-income individuals served by the Human Services Programs, Inc. of Carroll County.

(The concert series is presented in joint cooperation with the City of Westminster Recreation Department, the Carroll

County Department of Recreation & Parks, and the Human Services Programs of Carroll County, Inc.)

July 1, 2007 229^th Army Band of the Maryland Army National Guard

Ceremonial, Concert, Rock & Jazz

This 45-member band is dedicated to preserving the legends and music that transcends generations…from the sounds of the big band era of yesteryear right up through today’s Jazz and Rock & Roll. Have your heart swell with patriotism and your toes & fingers tapping along with the music! Join us for an evening you’ll treasure for a very long time!

http://bands.army.mil/ Click on “Bands” tab & Click “National Guard” & Click “229”. Our “National Anthem” will be sung by Audrey Cimino, a Westminster local talent, businesswoman, and active person in our local community.

(Join in the excitement as Street Cars of Desire will be present in the City Park at 5:30 pm displaying their cars!)

July 8, 2007 The Van-Dells

Oldies, Rock & Roll Show Group

The Van-Dells are an oldies show group that specializes in 50’s and 60’s Rock & Roll and are billed as “the Nation’s #1 Rock & Roll Review!” Come join us at the Westminster City Park and be entertained by a cross section of oldies

combined with a unique blend of comedy, choreography, tight harmonies and costume changes. www.van-dells.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by 9 year old, Christopher Nusbaum, a third grader at Runnymeade Elementary, who is blind. (Join us in the City Park as Classic Corvette Club of Maryland will be showcasing their cars at 5:30 pm!)

July 15, 2007 Yesterday’s News

Rock Band - 60s, 70s, 80s music through today

Yesterday’s News is a 4-piece rock & roll band dedicated to musical greatness. Each member was born shortly after the death of John Lennon. Yesterday’s News gives the 21^st century a band that is a tribute and throwback to the roots of rock and roll, but challenges those who would ignore those roots. The band takes elements from their idols, while playing for respect, and adds adrenaline to keep up with our fast-paced world. The band also performs some of its original works. Their recently released CD features great melodies and vocals, solid rhythm, and terrific musicianship. Come along for a “memory ride” and enjoy listening to some of your favorite cover tunes of yesterday with a 2007 added flavor…hence-forth their band name, Yesterday’s News … “Lovely Rita”, “Up on Cripple Creek”, “Listen to Her Heart”, “Day Tripper”, “Got to Get You Into My Life”, “Ballroom Blitz”! www.yesterdaysnewsmusic.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Miss Charity Smith, a 25 year old resident and employee of Cactus Willies Restaurant here in Westminster.

July 22, 2007 The Brandy Stills Band

Pure Country, Southern Rock Variety, Top 40 Country

Brandy Stills evolved from a band called “Silvertone”, which played music with the piano and saxophone. In 1974, changing directions toward country rock, The Brandy Stills Band was born! The band is comprised of 7 multi-talented performers who will not only have you on your toes, but will bring tears to your eyes with a well-delivered song from lead singer, Michelle Dupwe. The music is defined as pure, unadulterated country & southern rock variety. They will have you relishing in the songs of George Jones, Martina McBride, Travis Tritt, along with memorable lyrics and infectious melodies, to some of the hottest tunes by many of today’s greatest artists. The band also performs some of its original works. Top musicians comprise this group, playing instruments as the pedal steel guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro, drums and keyboard, lead and bass guitars. www.brandystills.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Doug Lester, a 30-year veteran performer in the music world.

July 29, 2007 Rich Clare – PENTAGON

Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues…from then until now!

Pentagon is a 6-piece show band that plays Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues from the time it started until now, showcasing the music from Wilson Picket to Smash Mouth…from Buddy Holly to U2! They will conjure up a memory, make you laugh along the way! Pentagon is best known for their 6-part vocal harmonies & unique brand of humor. The band has performed in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Puerto Rico. Pentagon has been a mainstay at Hershey Park in the Amphitheater for the past 29 years! (This concert may last until 9:30 pm.) www.richclarepentagonbandfanclub.com

Our “National Anthem” will be sung acappella by Jim Botelle, a newspaper man, & President of The Old Line Statesmen Chorus. (Join in the festivities and vote for your favorite touring motorcycle as the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) will be displaying their bikes starting at 5:30 pm!)

20070525 The Fuel Fund of Maryland Fundraiser

The Fuel Fund of Maryland Fundraiser - Salsabration!!!

Posted May 25, 2007

Hat Tip: TC

The Fuel Fund of Maryland is having their annual Salsabration!!!

Thursday 6/21 from 5:30-9:00pm at Gardel's Supper Club

(29 South Front St, Inner Harbor).

The Fuel Fund of Maryland is having their annual Salsabration!!! on Thursday 6/21 from 5:30-9:00pm at Gardel's Supper Club (29 South Front St, Inner Harbor). Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door.

This is a Hot! HOt! HOT!!! night featuring Ethnic Food & Drinks, Latin Dancing, Great Prizes, Entertainment, Silent Auction, and LOADS of fun!

Please come celebrate the first day of summer by supporting the Fuel Fund of Maryland! Proceeds from this event provide energy assistance for low income families. With the BGE increase in the news, here's a fun way to help lots of families!

If you are interested, please contact Corina Hines at chines AT hspinc.org or call her 410-386-6657.

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20070426 Antidepressants don’t help bipolar depression

Antidepressants don’t help bipolar depression

April 27th, 2007

One of the many things that gives me faith in the future are the bloggers in the Maryland area who express passion for various social (and political – no matter which side of the aisle for which you reside) issues that face our greater community.

Certainly one colleague who comes to mind immediately is Bruce Godfrey over at Crablaw – one great example: “Getting the Truth Out About Autism.”

The reaction to former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan’s announcement on June 22, 2006 was affirming…

Various family members and friends work with the physically and mentally handicapped and that higher calling is first among equals.

I take my hat off to them. The work can be difficult, but we should all take a moment from time to time to thank them as there, by the grace of God, could be any of us by merely a faint twist of fate.

I thought that many of the thoughtful and socially conscious bloggers and readers, who work with handicapped and mentally disadvantaged folks, would find the following interesting.

Antidepressants don't help bipolar depression

Thu Apr 26, 9:31 AM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The swings in mood from depression to mania that afflict people with bipolar disorder can be tempered with drugs such as lithium, but adding an antidepressant drug to ease the depression component is not helpful, new research suggests.

Depressive episodes are the main cause of disability for people with bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, according to the report in The

New England Journal of Medicine. However, few studies have assessed the benefits of standard antidepressant drugs in treating bipolar depression. This may in part stem from the widely held but unproven belief that treatment with these drugs may trigger mania.

Read the rest here: Antidepressants don't help bipolar depression

And if you would like to consider supporting a great cause, go to: http://www.granitehouse.org/ - - “Granite House, Inc. is a not-for-profit behavioral health system dedicated to the improvement of mental health in the community by meeting the needs of individuals, families and organizations.”

To join me at the “Rock and Roll Ball,” call 410-751-5970 and ask for Laura Rhodes and tell her I sent ya.

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20070406 Support Granite House Rock Ball

January 29, 2007

Rock On!

Support the Granite House Rock Ball!

Dear Friend,

Get ready for a night filled with music, dancing and fun! On Friday, May 11, Granite House will host its first annual Rock Ball, which will be held at the Inn at Roop’s Mill. This great event will feature classic rock and roll, amazing food, and lots of fun surprises. As a friend of Granite House, we would like you to consider supporting the Rock Ball in a number of ways:

1. Donate an item to our silent auction. Your donation will be prominently displayed for the duration of the event. Your name or your company’s name will be featured in our event materials and on the Silent Auction bid sheet and in the event program, where up to 200 attendees will see it.

2. Attend the Rock Ball. Tickets for the event are $100 per person.

3. Be a sponsor for the Rock Ball to help decrease our overhead.

This ball will help support individuals and families with mental illness to have successful, satisfying and productive lives. Our clinical staff of psychiatrists, clinical social workers, nurses and licensed counselors has tremendous impact on the lives of our clients. Our rehabilitation and housing staff has helped those in need to make a fresh start since 1979—a start that has truly made a difference in their lives. We would like to extend these services to other folks in the community who desperately need our services but cannot afford them.

Our Rock Ball will specifically raise dollars for our “Charitable Fund”. The Charitable Fund has been created to help folks who cannot afford to pay their co-pay from their insurance plan or even have no insurance coverage at all, ie: the working poor. We believe strongly that mentally healthy people are more productive community members and that all people should be able to receive the care they need. All donations are tax deductible. Sponsorship levels are attached to the back of this letter.

The “Rock Ball” will become our annual event with dinner, dance and an auction. In addition, we will also be featuring a sale of our Consumer made art work. We hope that this event will be successful not only in raising funds for those who need it most, but also in shattering the stigma associated with mental illness.

For more information, please contact Laura Rhodes at 410-876-3007 x140. If you are interested in specific information about our programs, you can view our website at http://www.granitehouse.org/ or contact us at 410-751-5970.

Very Truly Yours,

Spencer Gear

Executive Director

Note: Granite House is a 501 c (3) non-profit registered with the Maryland Secretary of State to allow us to raise funds. (This does not imply endorsement of the Secretary of State). A copy of the current financial statement of Granite House, Inc. is available by writing to 288 E. Green Street, Westminster, MD or by calling (410) 876-3007-Ext 127. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.

Granite House Rock Ball

Gift-In-Kind Record

Name: _________________________

Company: __________________________________

A Gift-In-Kind donation was made to the Granite House Rock Ball on Friday, May 11, 2007:

Date Received/Approved: ____________ Estimated Value: ____________

_________________________________ __________________________________

Signature of Donor Signature of GH staff member

Please send acknowledgement of this donation to:

Donor Name: _________________________

Address: _________________________

_________________________

Phone: __________________ Email: ___________________

Thank you for your generosity!

Granite House Rock Ball Sponsorship Levels

Specific Tactic Sponsorships

Invitation Sponsor 1000 invitations, stress balls custom cylinders	$4,000	Name of sponsor on stress ball and cylinder Full page ad in program Banner at event Announcement at event
Open Bar Sponsor	$5,280	Banner across bar Full page ad in program Table of 8 at event Announcement at event
Appetizer Hour Sponsor	$3,600	Banner at event Full page ad in program 2 free tickets to event Announcement at event
Goody Bag Sponsor Bags at each table, will include autograph book, rock candy, disposable camera and sponsor logo items	$2,000	Packaged in sponsor-provided logo bag Sponsor may provide logo pens Banner at event Full page ad in program
Photo Sponsor Attraction at Ball: photographer will morph faces of attendees onto bodies of famous celebrities onto photo magnets	$1500	Sponsor’s name and logo on back of all photos taken Attendees will receive photo magnets at the ball Photographer will be at ball for 4 hours- unlimited magnets for attendees Sponsor will have Full page ad in program

Event Sponsorships

Advertiser	$50	½ page ad in the program
Advertiser	$100	Full page ad in the program
Star Level	$1250-1999	Table of 8 at event Full page ad in the program Announcement at event
Quartz Level	$2000-3999	Table of 8 at event Full page ad in the program Banner at event Announcement at event
Granite Level	$4,000	Table of 8 at event Full page ad on back cover of program Banner at event Announcement at event