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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Toohey's departure stirs reactions By Bryan P. Sears

Under most circumstances, the changing of a government spokesman, even at a high profile agency like a police department, would barely register as a blip on the public awareness meter.

But reaction from both the public and media professionals to the announcement of the departure of Bill Toohey after 13 years as Baltimore County police spokesman was swift.

Read the entire article by Bryan Sears and Luke Broadwater here: Toohey's departure stirs reactions By Bryan P. Sears Posted 11/24/09

http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/news/103150/tooheys-departure-stirs-reactions/

Related:
Editorial: Bill Toohey, a class act, will be missed as face of police
Posted: 11/25/09 in Towson Times, Arbutus Times, Catonsville Times, North County News, Northeast Booster, Northeast Reporter, Owings Mills Times

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And: County police spokesman to be replaced by uniformed officer - Bill Toohey, in job for 13 years, 'surprised' at the news, By Luke Broadwater

20091124 Toohey departure stirs reactions By Bryan P Sears

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Goodbye, and Good Riddance Kevin E. Dayhoff Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Merry Christmas, weeks early. It’s a great day in American. Bill Moyers is leaving weekly television. http://tinyurl.com/yf5sgp2 See also: http://twitpic.com/qunnw

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Gramps’ Special Black Friday Gifts
Tom McLaughlin
It has been a few years since Mom and Dad passed away but I remember the torture I went through to try and figure out what to get them for Christmas. Even now, the thought makes me shudder.

A Plus, A Minus, and Thanks
Derek Shackelford
Former Vice-Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin is currently on a cross county tour promoting her book, “Going Rogue.” She has recently made the rounds on many of the most popular television shows, The Oprah Winfrey Show, an interview with Barbara Walter, The Sean Hannity Show, and many of the morning news programs.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Childhood Holidays
Roy Meachum
With its rich tradition of Mardi Gras, I must report it was the only holiday publicly celebrated. In my New Orleans childhood, while there were balls in the weeks before Fat Tuesday, attendance was limited to Krewe (club) members. Things really came apart the weekend before Ash Wednesday when out-of-towners poured through the railroad stations; air travel was still in the future. But Thanksgiving couldn’t be celebrated in a more subdued manner.

The Pain of Taking a Break
Farrell Keough
I have been on hiatus. I would say sabbatical, but that involves payment during the absence and considering the vast sums we are paid here at TheTentacle.com, how could one possibly expect our esteemed editor to pay us when we are away?

Math-Test Taking: A Study Guide
Nick Diaz

Two weeks ago I listed the causes of math-test anxiety and the ways a student should deal with such a condition. In this column I’ll list some strategies that may lead a student to improve his math-test-taking skills.

Monday, November 23, 2009
Of Double-Dips and Bubbles
Steven R. Berryman
The corollary of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s famous “We have nothing to fear but fear itself” is that economically, it’s the “not knowing” that can damage us even worse than a specific negative indicator of our progress in recovery.

To Grow or Not to Grow
Michael Kurtianyk
So, the current aldermen overrode a veto by Mayor Jeff Holtzinger on the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the Board of Aldermen voted to approve it. Mayor Holtzinger vetoed the plan, citing the approximately 1,100 acres intended for development in the future may not have future water and sewer capacities. Thus, the mayor doesn’t want to mislead those property owners by having them think their parcels could be developed.

Friday, November 20, 2009
Commissioners’ Hypocrisy
Roy Meachum
Winchester Hall changed the rules again. Unable to keep the tax base invested in three properties Frederick agreed to annex, county commissioners voted 4-1 to bar development based on school spaces available. Charles Jenkins was the lone vote not to tinker with owners’ rights.

“Don’t give up; Don’t ever give up”
Joe Charlebois
Almost 17 years ago a retired basketball coach and sportscaster, Jim Valvano, passed away. He will be remembered always by his enthusiasm for life, his David versus Goliath victory – North Carolina State beating Georgetown to win the NCAA national championship – and seven words of ultimate encouragement: Don’t Give Up, Don’t Ever Give Up!

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Kicking the Winning Field Goal…
Joan McIntyre
I've had the honor of doing my best to help out a couple friends this past week. Randy McClement is the man of the moment; but I have to brag on his wife and business partner.

Just Shy of a Perfect 10…
Chris Cavey
Fresh on the heels of Election Day wins, just two weeks prior, the Maryland Republican Party cinched up their belts, and – with new determination – started their forward march toward Victory 2010 this past weekend. This re-birth has begun, as if by an omen, in dark blue Prince George’s County.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
A Fallen Hero Comes Home….
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As I surveyed the huge display of American flags and the mass of community that showed-up at the Union Bridge fire hall on Monday morning to pay their final respects to Marine Staff Sergeant Charles Isaac Cartwright; I could not help but think of the famous quote: “Where do we get such men?”

Different Country, Same Elections
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – He who can stuff the most ballot boxes wins the election. I really can’t understand why the Western world cannot accept this obvious concept of democracy.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The First Amendment: Again
Roy Meachum
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Monday, November 16, 2009
Just Dithering About College
Steven R. Berryman
A quick overnight out toward Maryland’s Eastern Shore over the past weekend took yours truly and my oldest son Paul to Salisbury University for a pre-admissions visit.

Putting His Right Foot Forward
Michael Kurtianyk
I must say that I am impressed with the caliber of Mayor-Elect Randy McClement’s transition team. Beginning with Dale Driscoll, whom I admire greatly, and Alderman-Elect Karen Lewis Young, who will be co-chair with Mr. Driscoll.

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The many faces of Bill Moyers

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November 23, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

It’s a great day in American, “Bill Moyers is leaving weekly television.”

Yes, that’s right, Mr. Moyers, the liberal hypocritical smug Prince of thug-journalism who raised concepts such as situational ethics and moral relativism to a high art form, will be leaving public television on April 30, 2010, according to a recent item in the New York Times by Elizabeth Jensen in her “Media Decoder” column.

“Mr. Moyers said he had been planning for some time to retire the program on Dec. 25, but was asked by PBS to raise the funds to continue through April, which he did,” writes Ms. Jensen.

The “program” to which she is referring is “Bill Moyers Journal,” which began in April 2007. It is a weekly no-holds-barred advocacy program on the Public Broadcasting System for the liberal agenda in America.

According to Ms. Jensen, Mr. Moyers said, that his program has recently been having a “good run of it … so I feel it’s time.” He said he was not quitting television work, although he has no new projects planned.

No word as to whether or not he will be taking a position in the administration of Venezuelan President Hug Chavez, although Mr. Moyers is well qualified to work with heads of state.

Our younger readers may not be aware that Mr. Moyers, who was born on June 5, 1934, first distinguished himself on the national stage as the White House press secretary for President Lyndon Baines Johnson from 1965 to 1967.

Mr. Moyers and President Johnson shared a long history of working together. Mr. Moyers had interned for then-Senator Johnson. In addition to several positions as a print media journalist for several newspapers in Texas, he also worked in the mid-1950s at KTBC radio and television stations, which were owned by Lady Bird Johnson.

It is ironic to note that Mr. Moyers is an ordained minister; when one considers the course, blunt, if not profane behavior that historians have characterized President Johnson’s rise and maintenance of power.

Mr. Moyers first came to Washington to work in the administration of President Kennedy in various capacities in the newly formed Peace Corps.

In an April 3, 1966 article in the New York Times by Patrick Anderson, “No. 2 Texan in the White House,” Mr. Moyers explained his relationship with President Johnson as “I work for him despite his faults and he lets me work for him despite my deficiencies.”

His quote from 1966 may have been the only hint at humanity he may have ever had in a career that has witnessed him, in his later years, become unbearably preachy, condescending, boorish, and blinded by his politically ideology, which has tarnished his conflicted and complicated legacy.

For every mean-spirited thing I have to say about Mr. Moyers, I have a half-dozen much nastier remarks for which I was held back by my shriveled but nevertheless functional sense of decency.

In a much-touted dust-up between Mr. Moyers and Fox News Channel personality, Bill O’Reilly in April 2007; Mr. O’Reilly may have said it best:

“I do know that Moyers has, for years, been heavily involved with people like George Soros and the far left. Yet PBS is paying him to produce documentaries that are purported to be "objective." Bill Moyers is not objective, has a problem with the truth, and should no longer be receiving taxpayer money. And that is the truth.”

This after Fox News aired a tape in which Mr. Moyers said: “The FOX News, the talk radio, The Weekly Standard have not only mongered for war along with the administration, not only embraced the administration's policies because they were "conservative", including going to war, but also mounted a slime machine to discredit any journalist who dared to stand against the official view of reality.”

Of course, since President Obama has taken office and has continued the war efforts, for which Mr. Moyers was so critical during the Bush Administration years – now Mr. Moyers seems to have forgotten that we remain at war.

This, in spite of campaign promises from President Obama that once in office, he would withdrawal American troops out of Iraq quickly and re-invent our efforts in Afghanistan.

Funny how that works.

On March 9, 2009, Bernie Goldberg said in an interview with Mr. O’Reilly about Mr. Goldberg’s book, “A Slobbering Love Affair,” that Mr. Moyers is among the top five “five worst offenders in the mainstream media.”

“No. 4 is Bill Moyers because he represents the most elite wing of the most liberal elite media. Bill Moyers is a true believer who these days is posing as a journalist. He's very civil and highbrow to an extent, but also despises conservatives.

“During the Bush administration, he said that the right-wing wrecking crews in government, right-wing wrecking crews were deliberately, intentionally, trying to destroy the United States of America. Really, Bill? I mean, right wing wrecking crews and the government are deliberately trying to destroy America? And he's on PBS.”

Fortunately for America, Mr. Moyers days on PBS are numbered.

Good riddance. Don’t let the door hit you on the behind as you are leaving.

Perhaps the only thing that might be as equally good for American would be if Katie Couric would also retire. We can only wish.

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com.

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Carroll County has always paid tribute to the county's veterans

DAYHOFF: From early history to now, a tradition of local honor EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3639/eaglearchive/ 11/22/09

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Carroll County has always paid tribute to the county's veterans — those who fight to preserve our liberties and way of life.

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That Holiday Glow by Katie Jones

That Holiday Glow

Westminster plugs into the season with first-ever Holiday Electric Parade

By Katie V. Jones Posted 11/22/09

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/

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On the evening of Nov. 28, the streets of Westminster will be aglow to greet the holiday season as some 50 floats — each with more than 2,000 lights — travel down Main Street as part of the city's first-ever "Holiday Electric Parade."

The parade is expanding on the Westminster tradition of hosting a Christmas parade, followed by a tree lighting.

The idea of adding the element of an "electric light parade" had been suggested by Eileen Gist, a volunteer, for years, and she's thrilled to see it come to light.

"They call me the 'electric chair,' " Gist laughed.

[…]

Watching Lori Graham, a parade organizer, create lighted lamp posts out of bird feeders for a float that will carry Mayor Kevin Utz and the Common Council…

[…]

From midday to night, Nov. 28 will feature a variety of events, starting with a children's carnival in the parking lot off Locust Lane at 1 p.m., and a showing of Laurel and Hardy movies at the Carroll Arts Center at 2:30 p.m.

The Wishbone Mile benefit run will be held at 4:45 p.m., and the Holiday Electric Light Parade will begin at 5 p.m., starting at Pennsylvania Avenue and proceeding down Main Street to Longwell Avenue.

The tree lighting will be held at the conclusion of the parade, at Locust Lane. From there, children and their families are invited to the Westminster Family Fitness Center on Longwell, where the city's Recreation and Parks Department will host "Santa's Treat," a party for children.

Many local businesses will also stay open late for "Starlight Shopping." … http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3643/glow/

20091122 That Holiday Glow by Katie Jones

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Monday, November 23, 2009

Fire fighters grab a quick bite to eat at the Westminster fire hall

Fire fighters grab a quick bite to eat

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Three Spartoli of the Vigiles Urbani of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department grad a quick bite at the excubitoria in between calls.

November 18, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Aliens landing in Westminster

Aliens landing in Westminster

Rare photo of space aliens landing in Westminster, MD by Kevin Dayhoff November 21, 2009

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The misunderstood comma

“The misunderstood comma” November 22, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/ycmfuhb

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Commas are probably the most misunderstood of all punctuation. They frequently dress in black, listen to sad music, and cut themselves.

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DAYHOFF: From early history to now, a tradition of local honor
Published November 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... Slade, Jack Lippy and Joe Fisher. We will always remember their service to our country and our community. When he's not saying thanks to veterans, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... kevindayhoff AT gmail.com or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Hundreds attend Cartwright memorial in Union Bridge
Published November 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
UNION BRIDGE — More than 500 people crowded into the social hall at the Union Bridge fire station on Nov. 16 to pay respects to Staff Sgt. Charles Isaac Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, who was killed Nov. 7 in action while supporting combat operations in ... ...

County sings 'With One Voice' to raise money to fight domestic violence
Published November 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
On Saturday, Nov. 21, Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland and Human Services Programs will sponsor the annual “With One Voice” — an evening of music at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster.The annual event always attracts a ... ...

Remembering a fighter, warrior ... and community man
Published November 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
More than 500 people crowded into the social hall at the Union Bridge fire station today to pay respects to Staff Sergeant Charles Isaac Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, who died Nov. 7 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. ... ...

Law and order, Carroll style, used to include machine guns, grenade launchers and riot gear
Published November 15, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... was to determine how many policemen would be willing to participate in such a squad on a volunteer basis." When he is not hiding under the couch, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Black & Decker has been an important tool for Carroll County
Published November 8, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... a brain drain in the community. When he is not in the shop working with Black & Decker tools, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Wampler's turned pumpkins into a cash crop in Carroll
Published November 1, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... by Woodrow Thomas of Sykesville. Thomas received the $6 prize; a tidy sum for the Depression." When he is not gorging himself on pumpkin pie, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Westminster to get federal stimulus grant
Published October 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
Westminster announced at Monday night’s mayor and Common Council meeting that navigation of a “sea of paperwork” enabled the city to double a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal stimulus funds, to replace aging water meters ... ...

Officials may face sharp critics, but in 1946 it was real knives
Published October 25, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... ..." If you ask me, it's refreshing to hear an elected official level with you and tell it like it is. When he's not under a pile of rocks, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Schaum weaves a creative display at Westminster's Off Track Art
Published October 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... In addition to displaying her work at Off Track Studio, Schaum will also join other artists on the Carroll County Artisans Studio Tour this coming December 5 and 6. For more information go to: www.ccartists.com/index.html.— submitted by Kevin Dayhoff...

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Merry Christmas weeks early Bill Moyers Retiring From Weekly Television

Bill Moyers Retiring From Weekly Television

November 21, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

Merry Christmas weeks early. It’s a great day in American, “Bill Moyers is leaving weekly television.”

One of the best things about him leaving television is that his departure is scheduled to take place in just a few weeks. Yes, that’s right, Mr. Moyers, the hypocritical smug Prince of thug-journalism who raised concepts such as situational ethics and moral relativism to a high art form, will be leaving public television this Christmas.

Merry Christmas America. His last day ought to be declared a national day of celebration.

I guess with a Democratic administration in power; there is no need for him to continue leach off of taxpayer dollars and bash the Republicans and act-out on Bush Derangement Syndrome on the so-called politically-neutral Public Broadcasting System.

According to a Huffington Post news brief, “The New York Times' Elizabeth Jensen reports that the PBS newscaster is retiring from his Friday night program, ‘Bill Moyers Journal,’ on April 30, 2010. ‘Bill Moyers Journal’ launched in April 2007.”

And what journey onto hell his “Journal” was.

"I am 75 years old," Moyers told Jensen. "I feel it's time."

It’s really about time. It was “time” before he even began the program.

Good riddance. Don’t let the door hit you on the ass as you are leaving.

Perhaps the only thing that might be as equally good for American would be if Katie Couric would also retire. We can only wish.

Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/20/bill-moyers-retiring-from_n_366070.html

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November 18, 2009
A Fallen Hero Comes Home….
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As I surveyed the huge display of American flags and the mass of community that showed-up at the Union Bridge fire hall on Monday morning to pay their final respects to Marine Staff Sergeant Charles Isaac Cartwright; I could not help but think of the famous quote: “Where do we get such men?”

November 11, 2009
Stop with the Political Correctness…
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As Americans look forward to honoring our nation’s veterans today; we do so with heavy hearts in the wake of the senseless and cowardly murder of a dozen soldiers and one civilian at the Fort Hood (TX) Soldier Readiness Processing Center last Thursday.

November 4, 2009
Pulling the Plug on Maryland
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Word spread quickly through Maryland early Monday evening that the Black and Decker Manufacturing Company is “merging” with The Stanley Works. Black and Decker employees were notified by email at 4:30 P.M. of the $4.5 billion all-stock acquisition of the venerable old Maryland manufacturer.

October 28, 2009
Halloween and The Snallygaster
Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Saturday is Halloween and taking break from local and national politics could not come a moment too soon.

October 21, 2009
Virginia’s Dirty Deeds
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In less than two weeks, on November 3, our neighbor to the south, Virginia, will conduct a gubernatorial election that may give us our first insights as just how the nation really feels about the jumbled mess in which our great nation finds itself after about nine months of rule by President Barack Obama and the Democrat-controlled Congress.

October 14, 2009
A case of premature adulation
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Friday was the birthday of the Obama family dog and something else. Oh, now I remember. It was the day that President Barack Obama was awarded the Noble Peace Prize.

October 7, 2009
Always Remembered, Never Forgotten
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Sunday, friends and family from all over the country gathered at the New Windsor fire company social hall to pay their last respects to Guy Babylon, Elton John’s keyboardist for 21 years. Guy Babylon, 52, died at his Los Angles home on September 2.

September 30, 2009
Revealing Ike
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Of all the presidents of the United States, the one which Frederick and Carroll Counties may have literally the closest connection is President Dwight David Eisenhower, known affectionaly as “Ike.”

September 23, 2009
Big Media Missing the Point
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Everyone who bickers about the size of the crowd in Washington on September 12, or what network covered it and what media did not cover it, or whether the protest was the work of conservatives or un-American racists is sorely missing the significance of the entire event.

September 16, 2009
Enough Already…
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the last week, we have witnessed a full-court press by President Barack Obama, in his efforts to push forward broad sweeping health care reform. He’s everywhere. He’s everywhere…

September 9, 2009
Two Plus Two Equals Five
Kevin E. Dayhoff
By now we have all had an opportunity to either read or watch President Barack Obama’s national address to our schoolchildren that aired yesterday at high noon.

September 2, 2009
The Perils of Facebook
Kevin E. Dayhoff
For better or worse, new social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter are here to stay – that is, until something new comes along – like, tomorrow.

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Troopers Injured In Pursuit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2009

Troopers Injured In Pursuit

(Largo, MD) - Two Maryland state troopers are hospitalized and a suspect is in custody facing criminal charges after an extended pursuit this afternoon from Prince George’s County to Baltimore County along Interstate 95/495.

The suspect is a 30-year-old man believed to be from Pennsylvania. He is in State Police custody and is expected to be charged later tonight.

The injured troopers are identified as Trooper Michael O’Brien and Trooper Alphrin Norman, both of whom are assigned to road patrol duties at the College Park Barracks. The troopers are both listed in stable condition at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center.

A motorist injured in the incident is identified as Ellen Sistare, of Mitchellville, Md. She is currently being treated at the Prince George’s Hospital Center.

The preliminary investigation indicates the following information.
Shortly after 10:30 a.m. today, multiple calls were received at the Maryland State Police College Park Barracks from motorists reporting an erratic driver who was operating in a dangerous manner on the inner loop of I-495 near Largo. The vehicle was described as a red Ford Mustang with Pennsylvania registration.

Trooper J. Deible, from the College Park Barracks took a stationary position in a crossover on the inner loop of I-495 at Rt. 201. He spotted the suspect vehicle traveling behind a Prince George’s County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The driver, and sole occupant of the suspect vehicle, was flashing his headlights, apparently attempting to prompt the sheriff’s vehicle to move out of his way, but then made an unsafe lane change and swerved around the vehicle.

Trooper Deible activated his emergency equipment and attempted to stop the Mustang. Instead of stopping, the driver threw a pack of cigarettes from the convertible back onto the trooper’s car and continued to drive erratically, switching lanes and passing slower traffic on the shoulders of the interstate.

Continuing to weave through traffic and cut vehicles off, the suspect took Rt. 202 toward Bladensburg. Prince George’s County Police units entered the pursuit in this area. The suspect went back onto I-495 and eventually took the crossover north of Rt. 4 and started back north on the outer loop of I-495.

In the area of the Rt. 202, the preliminary investigation indicates the suspect swerved into the side of Trooper Norman’s marked patrol car and forced it into Trooper O’Brien’s marked patrol car. Both police cars spun out of control and crashed on either side of the interstate. In this same location, Ms. Sistare’s vehicle was struck, but it is not clear at this time which vehicle struck hers.

The suspect continued north onto I-95 north towards Baltimore. Maryland State Police and Prince George’s County Police continued in pursuit. State Police notified Maryland Transportation Authority Police of the approaching pursuit.

The pursuit continued into the Ft. McHenry Tunnel on I-95. Just after the toll plaza, Maryland Transportation Authority Police officers had deployed tire deflation devices. The suspect struck those devices, lost control of his car, and then struck two Prince George’s County Police patrol vehicles. Neither county officer was injured, but one of the patrol cars was disabled.

The suspect was taken into custody by police on the scene. He was transported to Bayview Hospital where he was examined and released about 3:00 p.m. Upon his release, troopers transported him back to the College Park Barrack for processing. Troopers will consult with the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office regarding charges, which are expected to be placed later tonight.

The investigation is continuing.

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Crowther wins JFK; women’s record set

Crowther wins JFK; women’s record set

November 21, 2009

WILLIAMSPORT — Greg Crowther of Seattle, won the 47th annual JFK 50 Mile on Saturday, while Devon Crosby-Helm of Sausalito, Calif., set a women’s course record.

Crowther, 36, completed America’s oldest ultramarathon in a time of 5 hours, 50 minutes and 13 seconds, the second fastest time in event history.

Devon Crosby-Helm, 27, set the women’s record with a time of 6:29:21.

Andy Mason, of Hagerstown, was the first Washington County finisher with a personal best time of 6:34:30. Mason finished 13th overall, 12th among men.

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Hooray for fall

Notebook drawings: Hooray for fall weather.

October 3, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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[20091003 notebook drawing] Dayhoff Art, Seasons Fall

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B P Sears: Baltimore Co Salary advisory board violated Open Meetings Act

Portion of discussion on raises should have been public, senior official said By Bryan P. Sears bsears@patuxent.com Posted 11/20/09

A salary advisory board violated the state Open Meetings Act, a senior county official said today.

The Baltimore County Personnel and Salary Advisory Board met Nov. 18 to recommend pay increases for the county executive and members of the County Council but did not open to the public an earlier unannounced meeting during which the particulars of their recommendations were discussed.

County Administrative Officer Fred Homan acknowledged in a brief phone call made to a reporter late Friday afternoon that the board violated the act by not opening the unannounced meeting.

“We do believe that, in fact, they did (violate the law) and we’re going to institute some training,” Homan said.

The county Office of Law began a review of the lawfulness of not making public the unannounced meeting after Patuxent Publishing Co., publisher of this Web site, raised questions with a county attorney.

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The city worker

The city worker

A Westminster city worker on Liberty Street in Westminster, MD October 1, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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The Flag on West Main

Flag proudly displayed on West Main Street next to Harry’s Main Street Grille in Westminster MD on October 3, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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An hour’s pay for the working poor

An hour’s pay for the working poor

In addition to our families and our health, we have many things for which to be thankful. As we begin the holidays, let our Thanksgiving also be revealed in the compassionate support our community renders to citizens who are less fortunate.

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20090812 Anhourspayforpoor Annual Thanksgiving, Non-profits, Poverty

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