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Showing posts with label People Dixon Richard N. Show all posts
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Saturday, June 16, 2012

Eagle Archive: Recalling Richard Dixon, and a son's pride in his father's legacy

Kevin Dayhoff – Baltimore Sun Recalling Richard Dixon

Eagle Archive: Recalling Richard Dixon, and a son's pride in his father's legacy



On March 5, 2010 Bernie Jones, a member of the Carroll Community College Foundation board of directors, introduced Timothy A. Dixon as a guest speaker for an author’s book talk at the 13th annual Random House Book Fair. Tim Dixon wrote a book, “Maryland’s First Black State Treasurer” about his father Richard N. Dixon. (2005 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff / June 15, 2012)  

1994 election campaign poster photo courtesy of “Maryland's First Black Treasurer-Richard Dixon” by Richard N. Dixon’s son, Timothy A. Dixon. The book is available at the Historical Society of Carroll County.


On March 5, 2010 Bernie Jones, a member of the Carroll Community College Foundation board of directors, introduced Timothy A. Dixon as a guest speaker for an author’s book talk at the 13th annual Random House Book Fair. Tim Dixon wrote a book, “Maryland’s First Black State Treasurer” about his father Richard N. Dixon. (2005 Photo by Kevin Dayhoff / June 15, 2012)


It is a sad circumstance that in the past two weeks, we have said farewell to two people who have meant so much to our community.

Last week we mourned the loss of Westminster's Stan Ruchlewicz.

This week, our county and our state said good-bye to a dedicated public official and pioneer, Richard N. Dixon.

Dixon, 74, a New Windsor resident, former Maryland state treasurer and member of the House of Delegates, died June 7 from complications of a stroke. After a service on June 12, in the Murphy Fine Arts Center at Morgan State University, he was laid to rest in St. Luke's United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sykesville.


Those active in Carroll County leadership in the 1970s through the 2002 knew Dixon as a steadfast, consistent and stalwart public servant.

He set the standard for representational government and constituent service. He never failed to represent the best interests of the voters from Carroll County, and did so with uncommon wisdom and uncanny common sense.

I vividly recall several years ago — it was March 5, 2010 — when Dixon's son, Timothy Dixon, gave an author's book talk at the 13th annual Random House Book Fair at Carroll Community College… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0617-20120615,0,2507351.story





Monday, December 13, 2010

Dayhoff: Dec. 11, 1970 - Richard Dixon got his start


Eagle Archive - DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news, By Kevin Dayhoff shar.es/Xtm5U


"...Paradoxically, at a time when we look forward to spending more time with our families, friends and loved ones, the folks who provide so much to our quality of life are spending more time away from their families than at any other time of the year.

To make matters worse, recently the weather has been frightfully cold; making matters that more unbearable.

"Please keep folks such as firefighters, police officers, teachers and public works personnel in your hearts and your prayers as you enjoy the holiday season."

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It was 40 years ago that one local community leader got his start, and made the news. The now-defunct newspaper, the Community Reporter, carried an article Dec. 11, 1970, noting that "Richard N. Dixon, 32 years of age and the first black to assume a post on the Carroll County School Board, was sworn into office last week."

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kevindayhoff Eagle Archive - DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, MD ST Treas. Richard Dixon - county leaders & community celebrations made news shar.es/Xtm5U

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Published December 12, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle  ... Mandel announced his appointment on November 19. Dixon attended Carroll County schools and graduated from ... ; It was an auspicious start for Dixon, who went on to become a ... out looking at Christmas lights,

Published April 25, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle  ... speaker at the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 Freedom Fund Banquet ... the date of the recent NAACP banquet all the more poignant. ... to the day of the NAACP banquet -- that Bell's conviction ... at a lunch counter,

Published August 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... rights movement. Teaching in turbulent times…  The college has always been known as the first co-education college below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, integrating the college was a struggle. The Baltimore Colts began their summer practice at Western Maryland ... ...

Published March 14, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... As Jones finished his introduction, Dixon looked up and paused for ... earned a Bronze Star. Richard Dixon returned from the war to ... for health reasons. Today, Richard Dixon remains retired, but retains a ... not reading Tim Dixon's book, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached ... ...

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