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Thursday, February 09, 2017

Carroll County Human Relations Commission celebrates Marty Kuchma March 27, 2017

CC Human Relations Commission celebrates Marty Kuchma, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Monday, March 27, 2017

Just the facts:

Carroll County Human Relations Commission celebrates Marty Kuchma, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ on Monday, March 27, 2017
6:30 P.M.

Tickets: $30.00 per person

Reservation deadline: March 10, 2017

Make checks payable to: Carroll County Human Relations Commission

Payment can be mailed to:

Virginia Harrison
5506 Crows Nest Drive
Sykesville, MD 21784

The Carroll County Human Relations Commission has selected Rev. Marty Kuchma, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, as the 2017 Human Relations Award recipient.

The award will be presented at the annual Human Relations Award Dinner on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Zigler Hospitality Center, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, Maryland, 21776.

Rev. Kuchma has led the congregation of St. Paul UCC since 2005….

Posted by CC NAACP secretary Kevin Dayhoff. Any questions, give me a call or email me at kevindayhoff@gmail.com

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Carroll County Human Relations Commission celebrates Marty Kuchma, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ on March 27, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/ccnaacp/posts/1426029514082387

January 30, 2017

Carroll County Human Relations Commission celebrates local pastor

The Carroll County Human Relations Commission has selected Rev. Marty Kuchma, pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, as the 2017 Human Relations Award recipient. The award will be presented at the annual Human Relations Award Dinner on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Zigler Hospitality Center, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, Maryland, 21776.

Rev. Kuchma has led the congregation of St. Paul UCC since 2005….

The award will be presented at the annual Human Relations Award Dinner on Monday, March 27, 2017 at the Zigler Hospitality Center, 500 Main Street, New Windsor, Maryland, 21776.

This is always a well-attended event with lots of really nice folks.

For ticket information and reservations, contact the Human Relations Commission via email at cchrcmail@yahoo.com.

The Human Relations Commission of Carroll County was formed in 1989 to help foster unity and harmony by working to prevent and remedy discrimination as defined under Maryland law. Virginia Harrison serves as Chairperson. Current members are Jackie Thomas, Thomas Deveny, Jean Lewis, and Pam Zappardino.

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Feb. 10, 2017 Eric Byrd, Michael Yeboah - African American History Month Activities at Manchester Valley High School

According to the February 3, 2017 Carroll County Public Schools newsletter, “”What’s Happening in Carroll County Public Schools, on Feb. 10, 2017, Manchester Valley High School will host a program on African American History Month Activities with Eric Byrd, Michael Yeboah, and speaker from the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014

Musician, rapper, and entrepreneur Michael Yeboah, a graduate of North Carroll High School, will visit Manchester Valley High School on Friday, February 10, from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. He will speak to students about growing up black in Carroll County and striving to fulfill a dream. He also will perform for students.

Jazz pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd will perform two shows for students, staff, and guests on Thursday, February 16. The shows will be held from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. and 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. Byrd will perform classic songs from jazz, blues, and gospel while teaching the students about the development of black music, and hence music, in America.

Other activities during the month will include an advisory lesson on NASA’s “computers” based on the biopic Hidden Figures. To end the month, two representatives from the local chapter of the NAACP will visit students on Monday, February 27, from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. and speak on their experiences of being black in Carroll County.

Contact: Brian Lawyer, English Teacher, Manchester Valley High School, 410-386-1673, bllawye@carrollk12.org

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Wednesday, February 08, 2017

“The letter written by Coretta Scott King about Jeff Sessions that Elizabeth Warren wasn't allowed to read on the Senate Floor.”

Senate confirms Sessions as attorney general BY JORDAIN CARNEY - 02/08/17 07:20 PM EST http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/318608-senate-confirms-sessions-as-attorney-general

https://www.scribd.com/document/338729117/Scott-King-1986-Letter-and-Testimony-Signed

The Senate voted Wednesday night to confirm Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) as attorney general, capping a vicious debate that left Democrats and Republicans alike seething at times.

No Republicans went against Sessions in the 52-47 vote. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) was the only Democrat to back Sessions.

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Republicans decried the Democratic tactics, arguing they were going to new lows to smear Sessions.

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The fiery words in the last days of the debate over Sessions were somewhat surprising.

While the issue of race had always hung over the debate, Sessions is well-liked personally by many senators. That made the stinging words all the more noteworthy — and raises questions about the ability of lawmakers to work together going forward.

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March 19, 1986

According to the Washington Post, “Coretta Scott King, the widow of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., urged Congress in a letter to block the 1986 nomination of Jeff Sessions for federal judge, saying that allowing him to join the federal bench would ‘irreparably damage the work of my husband.’”

“In the letter, King writes that Sessions’s ascension to the federal bench ‘simply cannot be allowed to happen,’ arguing that as a U.S. attorney, the Alabama lawmaker pursued ‘politically-motivated voting fraud prosecutions’ and that he ‘lacks the temperament, fairness and judgment to be a federal judge.’ She said Sessions’s conduct in prosecuting civil rights leaders in a voting-fraud case ‘raises serious questions about his commitment to the protection of the voting rights of all American citizens.’” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/01/10/read-the-letter-coretta-scott-king-wrote-opposing-sessionss-1986-federal-nomination/?utm_term=.dfbccea3ba10

“The letter written by Coretta Scott King about Jeff Sessions that Elizabeth Warren wasn't allowed to read on the Senate Floor.” https://www.scribd.com/document/338729117/Scott-King-1986-Letter-and-Testimony-Signed 338729117-Scott-King-1986-Letter-and-Testimony-Signed

Scott King 1986 Letter and Testimony Signed by David Moye on Scribd

Republicans vote to rebuke Elizabeth Warren, saying she impugned Sessions’s character By Paul Kane and Ed O'Keefe February 7 at 11:39 PM

“Senate Republicans passed a party-line rebuke Tuesday night of Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for a speech opposing attorney general nominee Jeff Sessions, striking down her words for impugning the Alabama senator’s character.

“In an extraordinarily rare move, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) interrupted Warren’s speech, in a near-empty chamber as debate on Sessions’s nomination heads toward a Wednesday evening vote, and said that she had breached Senate rules by reading past statements against Sessions from figures such as the late senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and the late Coretta Scott King.”

[Trump’s pick for attorney general is shadowed by race and history]

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The Senate voted, 49 to 43, strictly on party lines, to uphold the ruling that Warren violated Rule 19 of the Senate that says senators are not allowed to “directly or indirectly, by any form of words impute to another Senator or to other Senators any conduct or motive unworthy or unbecoming a Senator.” Pursuant to that rule, Warren was ordered to sit down and forbidden from speaking during the remainder of the debate on the nomination of Sessions.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/02/07/republicans-vote-to-rebuke-elizabeth-warren-for-impugning-sessionss-character/?utm_term=.7e2999b0a416&wpisrc=al_alert-COMBO-politics%252Bnation

Read the letter Coretta Scott King wrote opposing Sessions’s 1986 federal nomination By Wesley Lowery January 10, 2017 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/wp/2017/01/10/read-the-letter-coretta-scott-king-wrote-opposing-sessionss-1986-federal-nomination/?utm_term=.7dc2d18d9ab8

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Mom and I say hi

Mom and I say hi. I offered to take her to lunch for her birthday, but she said no, she wanted to have lunch at home. So we are sitting here in her kitchen eating lunch. 8Feb2017

Mom and I say hi

Mom and I say hi. I offered to take her to lunch for her birthday, but she said no, she wanted to have lunch at home. So we are sitting here in her kitchen eating lunch. 8Feb2017

February 8, 1946: Westminster Public Library Making An Appeal

Westminster Public Library Making An Appeal
This day in history
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Democratic Advocate, February 8, 1946.

LIBRARY MAKING AN APPEAL - The Westminster Public Library is again making its annual appeal to the citizens of Westminster.

February is known as Library Month and it is hoped that many generous contributions will be received.

Present members of the Library are urged to renew their memberships, and now members are welcome to join, at any time. The fee is $1.00 per year and may be sent to the Librarian. Mrs. Martha Shaw, or to the treasurer, Mr. C. Ray Fogle.

The Library is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 8, also Thursday morning from 10 to 12.

Many new and interesting books have been added during the past year, especially in the juvenile section. Parents are urged to come and bring the children as there is something for all ages.

Democratic Advocate, February 8, 1946.

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Tuesday, February 07, 2017

Letter: Police salaries in Carroll among lowest in state

February 4, 2017 by Brandon Holland, Westminster, The writer is the president of Carroll County FOP Lodge 20.

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/opinion/letters/ph-cc-letters-0205-holland-20170204-story.html

Recently, the Carroll County Times reported on our sheriff and state's attorney seeking pay increases for the next election cycle. A related editorial asked whether the salaries for Carroll County employees' are too low. I am the president of Carroll County's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 20, and I am writing to confirm that Carroll County has some of the lowest-paid police in the state.

Read much more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/opinion/letters/ph-cc-letters-0205-holland-20170204-story.html

Law Order, Law Order Police, Westminster Police CC FOP Lodge #20, Public Safety Police CC FOP #20, Police, Westminster Police Dept, Carroll Co Issues,

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Monday, February 06, 2017

Feb. 7, 1936 MSP LODD: Maryland State Police Quartermaster Sergeant Wilbert V. Hunter died of exposure on 2/7/1936

Feb. 7, 1936 MSP LODD: Maryland State Police Quartermaster Sergeant Wilbert V. Hunter died of exposure on 2/7/1936 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/02/feb-7-1936-msp-lodd-maryland-state.html

And Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon were shot and killed on Feb. 10, 2016

Fortunately, throughout history, we have only lost one Maryland State Trooper in the month of February. On February 7^th, we remember Maryland State Police Quartermaster Sergeant Wilbert V. Hunter who died of exposure on February 7, 1936. https://www.odmp.org/agency/2367-maryland-state-police-maryland

Heavenly Father. We ask for your healing graces for the friends, family, and colleagues of Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Patrick Dailey and Mark Logsdon who were shot and killed last year on Feb. 10, 2016 – and Maryland State Police Quartermaster Sergeant Wilbert V. Hunter, who died of exposure on 2/7/1936. Amen.

I think of Sgt. Hunter when I complain about the cold and snow of February and how much I do not like the winter. It puts things in perspective.

According to the Officer Down Memorial Page, “Quartermaster Sergeant Hunter died of exposure after falling through ice covering Tangier Sound. He was part of an expedition taking 2,000 pounds of food to stranded residents on Tangier Island during a blizzard. Sergeant Hunter (was 30-yrs old and) had served with the Maryland State Police for just under 8 years.” http://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/6867-quartermaster-sergeant-wilbert-v-hunter

Time never diminishes respect and Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies Dailey and Logsdon, and Maryland State Police Sgt. Hunter will always be honored and revered. May they Rest In Peace.

The Officer Down Memorial Page reports that throughout history, in the United States, on Feb. 7, 79 law enforcement officers died in the line of duty. https://www.odmp.org/search/this_day_in_history/february/7

We lift them up into your loving arms. Hold them their family, friends, and colleagues in your heart and our prayers.

In your boundless compassion, console us who still mourn.

Remember our fallen servants. … Remember those who serve for our public safety and community.

We Pray and ask the Lord for the protection of our military personnel, law enforcement, firefighters and EMS personnel and their families. Keep us safe as we protect and serve. Amen ####

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February 6, 2017 MSP LODD MTA pray

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February 3, 2017 What's Happening in Carroll County Public Schools

February 3, 2017 What's Happening in Carroll County Public Schools

Annual Seuss Read in Schools, Art Library authors Dr Seuss, Carroll Co Schools, Carroll Co Schools Newsletter

School Holidays and Dates to Remember
February	Career and Technology Education Month Gifted and Talented Education Month National African American History Month
February 6-10	National School Counseling Week
Wednesday, February 8	Board Work Session – Redistricting Mission and Goals, Transportation (1:00 p.m. – Board Offices) Board of Education Meeting and Budget Adoption (4:00 p.m. – Board Offices)
Monday, February 20	Schools/Offices Closed – Presidents’ Day
Wednesday, February 22	Board Work Session – Strategic Plan Pillars 1 & 2 (4:00 p.m. – Board Offices)

Jump Rope for Heart – Sandymount Elementary School

Sandymount Elementary School will be kicking off its Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser on Tuesday, February 7. Students will be collecting donations to benefit the American Heart Association and its fight to prevent heart disease throughout the United States. A portion of donations collected will be used to purchase physical education equipment and instructional material. Students will also be participating in a long series of jump rope activities during the week of March 6-10 to further raise awareness about the benefits of physical activity and heart disease prevention.

Contact: Ryan Nazelrod, Sandymount Elementary School, rhnazel@carrollk12.org, 410-751-3215

NHS Fundraiser – South Carroll High School

The South Carroll High School National Honor Society will hold a fundraiser night at California Tortilla at Illiano Plaza in Mt. Airy on Tuesday, February 7, from 5 to 10 p.m. After placing your order, just inform the cashier that you are coming to benefit the South Carroll High School NHS, and California Tortilla will donate 10% of your check to the organization’s Military Appreciation Night event.

Contact: Matthew Joseph, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575

Board Meeting and Work Session

The Board of Education of Carroll County will hold the following meetings on Wednesday, February 8, at the Board offices, located at 125 North Court Street in Westminster:

1:00 p.m.	Board Work Session on Redistricting Mission and Goals and Transportation
4:00 p.m.	Regular Board Meeting and Budget Adoption

Citizen participation will be held during the Board meeting following administrative items and presentations. Citizens who wish to address the Board during Citizen Participation are encouraged to check the agenda prior to the meeting to determine what time the public comment portion of the meeting will begin. The agenda and back-up materials for the meeting can be found by going to the school system’s website at www.carrollk12.org and clicking on Agendas and Documents under Board of Education.

The work session and Board meeting will be broadcast live on Channel 21 and streamed live on the Carroll County Public Schools website at www.carrollk12.org. Click on CETV under News and Media at the bottom of the home page or go directly to:

https://www.carrollk12.org/admin/commedia/cetv/Pages/CCPS-CETV-Webstreaming.aspx.

Contact: Carey Gaddis, Supervisor of Community and Media Relations, 410-751-3020

African American History Month Activities – Manchester Valley High School

Musician, rapper, and entrepreneur Michael Yeboah, a graduate of North Carroll High School, will visit Manchester Valley High School on Friday, February 10, from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. He will speak to students about growing up black in Carroll County and striving to fulfill a dream. He also will perform for students.

Jazz pianist and vocalist Eric Byrd will perform two shows for students, staff, and guests on Thursday, February 16. The shows will be held from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. and 10:15 to 10:55 a.m. Byrd will perform classic songs from jazz, blues, and gospel while teaching the students about the development of black music, and hence music, in America.

Other activities during the month will include an advisory lesson on NASA’s “computers” based on the biopic Hidden Figures. To end the month, two representatives from the local chapter of the NAACP will visit students on Monday, February 27, from 9:00 to 9:40 a.m. and speak on their experiences of being black in Carroll County.

Contact: Brian Lawyer, English Teacher, Manchester Valley High School, 410-386-1673,

bllawye@carrollk12.org

Zumbathon – South Carroll High School

South Carroll High School’s International Thespian Society is sponsoring a ZUMBATHON on Saturday, February 11, from 6-8 p.m. in the SCHS cafeteria. Tickets are $10, and childcare is available onsite for $5 per child. What is a Zumbathon? A Zumbathon is a marathon of “Zumba dancing, which includes having fun and moving fast. Zumba combines Latin music, simple dance steps, and body-shaping movements. The mix of cardiovascular workout with resistance training gives participants the benefits of burning fat and calories while toning the whole body. Zumba dancing does not feel like a fitness workout!” (https://www.reference.com/art-literature/points-describe-zumba-dancing-d8917eced19bbf62) South Carroll’s own Ms. Marks will be leading the Zumbathon! We look forward to dancing the night away with you! Other entertainment will include a 50/50 raffle, hula hoop contest, and best dancer contest. Healthy refreshments will also be available! Register at scstagelighters.org/zumba.

Contact: Lisa Hopwood, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575

NHS Fundraiser – South Carroll High School

South Carroll High School’s National Honor Society will sponsor a fundraiser on Friday, February 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Players Fun Zone in Westminster. The cost is $10 per person for all you can play. Mention the flyer or SCHS NHS and 20% of the proceeds will go towards the organization.

Contact: Matthew Joseph, South Carroll High School, 410-751-3575

Read Across America

The annual Read Across America – A Celebration of Reading will be held on Saturday, February 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TownMall of Westminster. This event is sponsored by the Carroll County Education Association, Carroll Association of School Employees, and the TownMall of Westminster.

A free breakfast for children, courtesy of Hahn’s, Salerno’s, and Food Pro, will begin at 10 a.m. There will be a variety of read alouds featuring French and Spanish books, Seuss books, and the National Braille Foundation. Free books will include The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss for the first 200 children, as well as a variety of books from Random House and a book giveaway table. Other activities will include balloon art from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and magician Dave Thoman from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

There also will be face painting, a Truffula Tree seed toss, tic-tac-toe Green Eggs and Ham, and If I Ran the Zoo toss across. Children can make and take face masks of the Lorax, add their foot to the Read Across America welcome mat, color activity pages, and have photo opportunities with Seuss inspired selfie stations. They also will meet the Cat in the Hat, the Orioles Bird, and the Baltimore Ravens’ Poe.

Contact: Celeste Jordan, Winters Mill High School, 410-386-1500, cmjorda@carrollk12.org

Annie – South Carroll High School

South Carroll High School continues to present its season of classic productions with their upcoming musical, Thomas Meehan’s Annie, which will take place in the auditorium of South Carroll High School. Performances will be held on March 3, 4, 10, and 11 at 7:00 p.m. and March 4 and 11 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children under 18 and may be reserved at scstagelighters.org/tickets.

Annie is a young orphan who has always dreamed of finding her birth parents. However, as she ventures out of the orphanage to find them, she faces many challenges that land her back with the awful Miss Hannigan. One day she finds herself being invited to stay at the home of a billionaire over the holiday season. This story is a timeless classic of family and finding a place in the world.

South Carroll Stagelighters hopes the audience will leave feeling as though they can take on whatever ‘Tomorrow’ brings after seeing their production of Annie. The production is directed by Caitlin Adolph with technical direction by Alyson Marks.

Contact: Caitlyn Adolph, ckadolp@carrollk12.org; Alyson Marks, avmarks@carrollk12.org,

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Sunday, February 05, 2017

Carroll County Times - Letter: Police salaries in Carroll among lowest in state

Carroll County Times - Letter: Police salaries in Carroll among lowest in state http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/02/letter-police-salaries-in-carroll-among.html

February 4, 2017 by Brandon Holland, Westminster, The writer is the president of Carroll County FOP Lodge 20.

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/opinion/letters/ph-cc-letters-0205-holland-20170204-story.html

Read much more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/opinion/letters/ph-cc-letters-0205-holland-20170204-story.html

Every day the national media has a story about a police shooting, or a negative article claiming misconduct by an officer. The Times recently printed an article on local deputies leaving for higher pay or to start another career outside of law enforcement ("Sheriff's Office Loses Three Deputies" – Jan. 13, 2017). One deputy left the agency to start an entirely new career, citing the current negative atmosphere in law enforcement as his reason for leaving. Thankfully, that negative atmosphere is not evident in Carroll County and law enforcement is very well supported by our citizens.

Law enforcement personnel in Carroll County do an outstanding job, frequently resorting to their training and experience to diffuse and de-escalate difficult situations that could've brought the national spotlight to Carroll County. The crime rate in Carroll County is low and has been for years. That low crime rate is directly attributable to the quality of policing in the county. The same policing that is being underpaid. Compared to agencies of similar size and responsibilities like Harford, Frederick and St. Mary's counties, Carroll County Sheriff's patrol deputies are paid on average 11 percent lower than those agencies. The disparity continues as a deputy goes up in rank and takes on additional responsibilities, with an average of 20-30 percent lower pay than these same agencies. This is also the case for corrections deputies and officers from Carroll municipalities as they are paid significantly lower salaries across the board than their counterparts in other counties.

It is not my intention to paint a picture of doom and gloom as there are a lot of good benefits to working in Carroll County and I know that Carroll County Sheriff's deputies take special pride in the quality of their work. Nor should the current situation be attributed to the current Board of Commissioners as they inherited this problem; however, they do have an opportunity to right the ship and I think it is incumbent on them to do so.

Brandon Holland, Westminster, The writer is the president of Carroll County FOP Lodge 20.

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