Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Md Troopers Assoc #20 & Westminster Md Fire Dept Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Monday, December 28, 2009

The congregation of Taylorsville United Methodist Church stops to chat

Also see: Candles singing in K minor at Taylorsville United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vdpwk or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/301906297/candles-singing-taylorsville-united-methodist [20091224 TUMC 5candle] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/12/candles-singing.html http://tinyurl.com/y8wr36t

Candles at the Christmas Eve service at Taylorsville United Methodist Church by Kevin Dayhoff December 24, 2009 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/12/candles-at-christmas-eve-service-at.html http://tinyurl.com/yeqhg4s

[20091224 TUMC (2)acandle] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vcofn http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/301671841/candles-christmas-eve-service-taylorsville

[20091224 TUMC candle] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vcpmv or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/301680572/candles-christmas-eve-service-taylorsville

Signs in front of the Taylorsville United Methodist Church announce the December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve service.
Christmas Eve services at Taylorsville United Methodist Church [20091224 TUMCsign] http://tinyurl.com/yz7dtmg http://twitpic.com/valdz

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Westminster Maryland City Hall


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Where did all the snow go?

December 28, 2009 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/12/where-did-all-snow-go.html http://tinyurl.com/y8rz3hx http://twitpic.com/vkcu4 http://twitpic.com/vkd2g
Welcome to Maryland weather. It was only a week ago when we were toughing it out under almost two feet of snow.

All last week, news accounts trickled-in from throughout the state of various local governments having a tough time clearing the snow for Christmas week.

Not so in Westminster. On Sunday, December 20, 2009, Uniontown Road in Westminster was already a bare road less than 12 hours after the snow stopped; thanks to the great work of the Westminster MD Street Department. [20091220 UTRoad] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vkcu4 or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/304092949/welcome-to-maryland-weather-it-was-only-a-week

And our front sidewalk has been cleared thanks to our new neighbors across the street.

Yes, we have every older person’s dream come true – a nice very young couple has moved-in just across the street. [20091220 UTRoad and sidewalk] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vkd2g or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/304096994/and-our-front-sidewalk-has-been-cleared-thanks-to

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Statuary in the sanctuary of St. John Catholic Church


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The Longwell Family Center in Westminster

The Longwell Family Center in Westminster

Flags fly proudly on Veterans Day at the Westminster Longwell Family Center – old Armory Building on Longwell Avenue in Westminster, Maryland on November 11, 2009. By Kevin Dayhoff

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Sunday, December 27, 2009

Meet AOL's Fresh-Faced Future Of Local News

Meet AOL's Fresh-Faced Future Of Local News


Nicholas Carlson | Dec. 18, 2009

As far as we can tell, CEO Tim Armstrong's plan to turn AOL into a next generation media company involves three editorial groups:

A massive group of 10,000+ freelancers who are assigned stories through Seed.com.

A mix of fulltime bloggers and high-profile old media types who will assign those stories and write for 100+ branded blogs.

Hundreds of "Patch" editors who will run local news blogs to keep tabs on small suburban communities.

It's this last group of Patch editors that interests many of us the most. Two reasons:  http://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-future-of-aol-and-local-news-2009-12

20091218 SDOSM Meet AOLs FreshFaced Future Of Local News

Media Patch, Media AOL, Media,
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Crime and vagrants greeted the new year in days gone by

Crime and vagrants greeted the new year in days gone by

Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vfimi or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/302503780/happy-new-year-crime-and-vagrants-greeted-the-new

@CarrollEagle Crime and vagrants greeted the new year in Carroll County MD in days gone by http://tinyurl.com/yehhttv

EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3741/eaglearchive/ 12/27/09 http://tinyurl.com/ydxpga9

As the New Year approaches and we look back upon local history, we're reminded that the good old days weren't always that good, and the more things change, the more they remain the same:

A Dec. 30, 1971, article in the now-defunct Democratic Advocate noted that, "Unknown burglars broke into the J.C. Penny department store over the weekend, ransacked the offices, and stole a $1.59 flashlight from the basement work table, the Westminster city police reported.

Read the entire column here: http://tinyurl.com/ydxpga9

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20091227 SCE Crime vagrants greeted new year in days gone by sceked

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Saturday, December 26, 2009

8th Street in Westminster


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Candles singing


Candles singing in K minor at Taylorsville United Methodist Church on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

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[20091224 TUMC 5candle]

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Candles singing Taylorsville United Methodist Christmas Eve 24Dec09 - Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/y8wr36t http://twitpic.com/vdpwk

See also:

Candles at the Christmas Eve service at Taylorsville United Methodist Church by Kevin Dayhoff December 24, 2009 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/12/candles-at-christmas-eve-service-at.html http://tinyurl.com/yeqhg4s

[20091224 TUMC (2)acandle] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vcofn http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/301671841/candles-christmas-eve-service-taylorsville

[20091224 TUMC candle] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vcpmv or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/301680572/candles-christmas-eve-service-taylorsville

Signs in front of the Taylorsville United Methodist Church announce the December 24, 2009 Christmas Eve service.
Christmas Eve services at Taylorsville United Methodist Church [20091224 TUMCsign] http://tinyurl.com/yz7dtmg http://twitpic.com/valdz

Annual Christmas, Annual Christmas Carroll Co, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos, Dayhoff photos churches, Religion Taylorsville United Methodist

Kevin Dayhoff December 24, 2009
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Candles at the Christmas Eve service at Taylorsville United Methodist

Dec. 24, 2006 Christmas Eve services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster


Dec. 24, 2006 Christmas Eve services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster

Christmas Eve services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD on December 24, 2006 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Grace Lutheran Church Christmas Tree

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Christmas Eve services at Taylorsville United Methodist Church


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Recent columns in The Tentacle by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent December columns in www.thetentacle.com by Kevin Dayhoff

Kevin E. Dayhoff

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

December 23, 2009
The Lottery – Congressional Style
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Monday was the darkest day of the year and that’s not just because the ignoramus, cataclysmic, health care reform bill in Congress passed another procedural test just minutes after 1 A.M. in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60 Democrats to 40 Republicans.

December 16, 2009
I want a chainsaw for Christmas!
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Hopefully, by now you are finishing all your Christmas shopping and wrapping presents with some soothing Christmas music in the background.

December 9, 2009
The Coming Ice Age
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Twenty thousand delegates from 192 countries are currently converging on Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, for the breathlessly awaited “Copenhagen Climate Change Conference.”

December 2, 2009
The Rise of Parentalism
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In early November, Towson University announced that it will become a smoke free campus in late summer 2010.

Biography
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Thursday, December 24, 2009

Uncle Kevin in a rowboat


Uncle Kevin in a rowboat

I’m lost but I’m making great time.

March 8, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff

Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/uxewv or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/298238858/uncle-kevin-in-a-rowboat-im-lost-but-im-making

[20080308 KED rowboat]

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Uncle Kevin in a rowboat I’m lost but I’m making great time 8Mar08 - Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yadkkfr #art #writing http://twitpic.com/uxewv

Uncle Kevin in a rowboat I’m lost but I’m making great time 8Mar08 http://tinyurl.com/yadkkfr #art #writing http://twitpic.com/uxewv

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Uncle Kevin in a rowboat I’m lost but I’m making great time 8Mar08 - Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yadkkfr #art #writing http://twitpic.com/uxewv

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The Marine, Republican, Harley Biker and the reporter

The Marine, Republican, Harley Biker and the reporter http://tinyurl.com/ye336js

2009 and media bias – another year of newspaper casualties: I received this from several colleagues in an e-mail… And yes, before you reach for the flame-on fingers on the keyboard, this is my chosen profession… That said, this story just about sums-up to what end much of the media has evolved. Read it and laugh – then weep:

A Harley biker is riding by the zoo in Washington, DC when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.

The biker jumps off his Harley, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch.

Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly. A reporter has watched the whole event.

The reporter addressing the Harley rider says, 'Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I've seen a man do in my whole life.'

The Harley rider replies, 'Why, it was nothing, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger and acted as I felt right.'

The reporter says, 'Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow's paper will have this story on the front page... So, what do you do for a living and what political affiliation do you have?'

The biker replies, 'I'm a U.S. Marine and a Republican.’ The journalist leaves.

The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on the front page:

U.S. MARINE ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH

That pretty much sums up the media's approach to the news these days.


20091224 sdosm The Marine Republican Harley Biker reporter Dayhoff Art, Media Bias, Newspapers, Newspapers decline, Politics Liberal double standards

[20080911 Newspaper Casualties]

“Newspaper Casualties” September 11, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff

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This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle http://www.thetentacle.com/

Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Again…
Patricia A. Kelly
It comes every year, whether we’re ready or not. We rush around, decorating, buying gifts, partying, bulging and dazed from excessive eating and drinking. We whine to each other about how tired we are, at least women do. What’s up?

“I wonder as I wander…”
Tony Soltero
It's Christmas Eve. I'm not in a particularly political mood today. So let me just state, very quickly, that this health-care reform bill is better than nothing, but it's pretty weak tea, and doesn't do a thing to establish any competition for the private insurance industry, which is the root of the problem with our health-care system.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The Lottery – Congressional Style
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Monday was the darkest day of the year and that’s not just because the ignoramus, cataclysmic, health care reform bill in Congress passed another procedural test just minutes after 1 A.M. in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 60 Democrats to 40 Republicans.

Tom Takes a Wife – Part 2
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – A beautiful woman sleeping next to me! I had to pinch myself to make sure this was real. Yes, this incredible sensitive being was my wife in a slumber reminiscent of an angel minus the wings. Or maybe she had them stored some place in a closet.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Mice in My Kitchen
Roy Meachum
Pushkin and I live in an about 250-year-old house; built entirely of logs down to its foundation, walkers-by can’t see that. The front on North Market Street was added in the early 19th century, sometime before pocket doors were invented. The older part was then covered with bricks to match the new addition.

And with good reason …. Part 2
Nick Diaz
In my last column, I confessed of being one of those radical Cuban exiles who strongly oppose the resumption of trade with the repressive regime that has enslaved my native land for well over half a century. Those well-meaning people who continue to chant the left-wing mantra that “the embargo has not worked” are the same ones who continue to be laughed at by the Castro brothers and their minions, in Roadrunner “Beep-beep” fashion.

Monday, December 21, 2009
Citizens For Walkersville – Postscript
Steven R. Berryman

With little fanfare or media coverage, last Friday around noon, the last chapter of the “Citizens for Walkersville” saga ended with the sale of the old Nicodemus Farm to the Town of Walkersville.

Another Tangled Web...
Michael Kurtianyk
This is, in a word, sad. Why is it that the Board of County Commissioners continues to create an adversarial relationship with the municipalities? It’s ridiculous that dealings have become so strained that the only way to communicate with our county leaders is through lawsuits?

Friday, December 18, 2009
On His Way Out the Door
Roy Meachum
The Frederick News-Post published this week the story: On his way out the door, new ex-mayor Jeff Holtzinger “signed off on legal action against Frederick County to appeal an ordinance requiring developers to abide by strict school capacity requirements on newly annexed land.” The quote comes directly from the front-page piece.

Don’t Bet On It
Joe Charlebois
Recently our neighbor to the southwest raised the ante on the Maryland racing industry. By overwhelming numbers the Jefferson County, West Virginia, voters approved a measure to take “racing” there to the next level. The measure that passed approved table games to complement the horse races and slots at Charles Town.

Descent and Recovery
Derek Shackelford
The details continue. Great journalists must be really having a difficult time finding quality in this era. Why? The constant bombardment and stream of salacious detail reporting.

Thursday, December 17, 2009
Dear Santa,
Chris Cavey
It’s been a long time since I have taken the time to write you a letter. I trust all is well with you and Mrs. Claus. As only you could know, I have been a nice boy over the years, perhaps a naughty slip or two, which have been mostly reconciled. I have worked hard at my job, have done my best to be kind, taught my children well and tried to set an example for my fellow man.

Fuel for the Election Fires
Joan McIntyre
The week before Christmas and all is good with the world; well, not so much. We’ve got nothing much changing in the economy except the imaginary grading system President Barack Obama has in his own mind. I’m good, I’m special and – doggonit – I’m worth it. Voters’ remorse is apparent and becoming louder by the day.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009
I want a chainsaw for Christmas!
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Hopefully, by now you are finishing all your Christmas shopping and wrapping presents with some soothing Christmas music in the background.

Tom Takes a Wife – Part 1
Tom McLaughlin
Having asked the question and receiving a positive answer, I never dreamed of the intricacies of the marriage ceremonies. I did not believe they would last a month.

Getting There The Hard Way – Part 2
Farrell Keough
Yesterday in this space we discussed some of the political and consensus aspects to long-term transportation planning. We will now pursue some of the myths that surround transportation and determine some of the factors necessary to develop solutions to these problems.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Obama’s Rough Road
Roy Meachum
It was a lark week for the president. Not only because he picked up his Nobel Peace Prize, more importantly there were signs the economy was on the mend. He and I continue to come apart on the issue of the Afghanistan war that was initially botched when his predecessor abandoned the mission, to take on Iraq.

Getting There The Hard Way – Part 1
Farrell Keough
My time as chairman of the National Region Transportation Planning Board Citizens Advisory Committee is coming to an end – thank heaven they do not give out business cards, as this would be about the size of a bumper sticker – must be a government thing.

20091224 sdsom This week in The Tentacle Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, Media The Tentacle

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Recent Explore Carroll stories by Kevin Dayhoff


Mary, Dolly and I all believe in Santa Claus, and you should, too
http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3727/eaglearchive/
Published December 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... holidays with your family friends and loved ones. Merry Christmas and a happy Hanukah, too. When he is not listening to Dolly Parton Christmas music, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Westminster electric Christmas parade winners announced
http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3714/parade/
Published December 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
John Street Quarters at the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department was packed Monday night with participants from this year's Westminster Miracle on Main Street Holiday Electric Parade.The 10 winners in Westminster's first-ever electric light parade held ... ...

Santa Claus is coming to town http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3712/santa/
Published December 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... Pictures cost $10.00 each and all proceeds go to support fire and ambulance services in the community.For more information, check the fire department web site: http://www.westminstervfd.org/— Kevin E. Dayhoff...

Westminster's holiday glow, from 'Kringling' to a parade of lights
http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/3703/eaglearchive/
Published December 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... the best place in the world for the Christmas holidays. No Grinches allowed. When he is not masquerading through town looking at Christmas lights, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Westminster parade winners revealed Dec. 14 http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3701/news-briefs/
WESTMINSTER — The winners of the Westminster Electric Holiday Parade will be announced tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 14, at the regular meeting of the Westminster Common Council, according to Mayor Kevin Utz.

More than 50 lighted entries took part in the parade, as well as other marching units, bands and other groups.

Winners in various categories will be announced, and will receive trophies. The parade was organized and sponsored by the City of Westminster and the Greater Westminster Development Corporation's Main Street Committee.

For the full list of winners and the contest judges, check back Tuesday on explorecarroll.com.

To Carroll's benefit, WTTR and Dwight Dingle grew up together
Published December 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... have had in the community. Even though he has signed off, he would certainly want us to carry on the good work. When he's not listening to WTTR, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

'Voice of Carroll County,' Dwight Dingle, dies at age 63
Published December 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
At a Memorial Mass celebrated Dec. 3 at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, about 250 family members and friends recalled Dwight O. Dingle as a community leader, a trusted voice and a man who always advocated for Carroll County. Dingle, the popular, ... ...

Memorial service set for 'Voice of Carroll County,' Dwight Dingle
Published December 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Perhaps Vivian Laxton, Carroll County public information administrator, said it best last week when she said, “The voice of Carroll County fell silent this week.”Dwight O. Dingle, the popular, larger-than-life community cheerleader and longtime on-air ... ...

Tripping the 'light fantastic toe' into the holiday season
Published November 29, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... also be revealed in the compassionate support our community renders to less fortunate citizens. When he's not stuffing his face with turkey, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Public safety, code issues among items at Westminster roundtables
Published November 29, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... recommended continuing the Main Street roundtable meetings on a monthly basis with the property owners and church representatives. — Kevin Dayhoff Groups hopes to take 2020 look at Freedom plan ELDERSBURG — Eldersburg 2020, a group that meets to discuss

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 .... 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 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 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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Health Bill Passes Key Test in Senate With 60 Votes

Health Bill Passes Key Test in Senate With 60 Votes

Breaking News Alert The New York Times

Mon, December 21, 2009 -- 1:18 AM ET

Health Bill Passes Key Test in the Senate With 60 Votes

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/21/us/21vote.html?_r=1&hp

After a long day of acid, partisan debate, Democrats held ranks early Monday in a dead-of-night procedural vote that proved they had locked in the decisive margin needed to pass a far-reaching overhaul of the nation's health care system.

The roll was called shortly after 1 a.m., with Washington still snowbound after a weekend blizzard, and the Senate voted on party lines to cut off a Republican filibuster of a package of changes to the health care bill by the majority leader, Harry Reid of Nevada.

The vote was 60 to 40, a tally that is expected to be repeated four times as further procedural hurdles are cleared in the days ahead, and then once more in a dramatic, if predictable, finale tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. onChristmas Eve.


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