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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Michael Yon: Who is Carl Bjork, and why is he accused of Murder?

Article 32 for Capt. Carl Bjork in Iraq—the desecration of a hero

Support Captain Carl Bjork A soldier in need of some help

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TUSR has followed this case since its inception, and, based on available facts, we have openly advocated for redress for the captain. Bjork will face trial on murder charges. Bjork’s sister Erica sums ...

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EVERYONE WHO REALLY SUPPORTS AMERICAN SOLDIERS

The life of a true American warrior is on the line, Captain Carl Bjork U.S. Army Infantry Officer, my former platoon leader in Iraq, and my brother and friend for eternity, tomorrow morning begins the defense for his life in an American military courtroom in Baghdad for a crime he did not commit.

The U.S. Army has wrongly charged Carl with premeditated double murder committed during our 2006-2007 deployment to Hit, AlAnbar Province, Iraq.

This ludicrous charge is based off of the supposed eye-witness testimony of 3 detained Iraqi insurgents.

For 3 yrs the Army has been investigating Carl and the only evidence of this "crime" the prosecution is bringing to trial is the testimony of these 3 arrested terrorists, THE ONLY EVIDENCE!!!!

This is how our military supports its truly honorable veterans. Carl embodied everything an Army Infantry Officer should be. He tactically led my platoon by example on every mission, supported the interests of his soldiers in the politics of an infantry battalion, and appreciated the dangerous and hard work we did for him, for the work we did for the average Iraqi citizen, and for the work we did for our country-despite that work ever being known and most times not appreciated.

As a world traveler with an ever itching curiosity in foreign cultures Carl ALWAYS confronted the local Iraqi population with the utmost respect and reverence, accepting their customs and defending them against the common ignorant held prejudices of the average American.

My respect and admiration for Islam and the people of the Middle East was greatly influenced by the open-mindedness and human compassion displayed by my Leader and Friend Carl Bjork.

Despite fighting in one of the bloodiest battlegrounds, in the most violent province( Al Anbar was touted as being "LOST" by our wonderful left-wing media as we started our deployment)of Iraq, Carl never wavered in being a thoughtful, caring, humane human being.

HE DID NOT COMMIT THIS CRIME!!!

Please pass Carl's horrible and shameful situation on to everyone you know! PLEASE contact your local media outlets to bring the deserved media attention Carl's situation calls for!

PLEASE contact your local congressmen and woman and demand to know why our country holds the testimony of 3 TERRORISTS to a higher regard than that of a highly decorated and exceptional Army Officer and Human Being and the testimonies of his soldiers and fellow officers!!!!!!!

PLEASE HELP SAVE AN AMERICAN SOLDIERS LIFE...

Jonathan Papich

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More info on Carl’s Accusers

Posted on February 12th, 2010

TUSR has followed this case since its inception, and, based on available facts, we have openly advocated for redress for the captain. Bjork will face trial on murder charges. Bjork’s sister Erica sums the situation up: “[C]arl was sent back to the States and was told that he was under investigation for a double murder that occurred during his 2006-2007 deployment in Hit, Al Anbar Province, Iraq. His accusers, who are the only witnesses/evidence in this alleged crime, are four disgraced former Iraqi police who are imprisoned for the murder of two Iraqi civilians – believed to be Iraqi al queda.[sic]”

According to Erica, the captain was not present at the alleged murder—“He simply trained the Iraqi police as part of his duty.”

Not much is really known, apart from that. We do know those who grew up with or fought with Bjork hold him in the highest regard. A Facebook group formed to support Bjork has grown to 7, 983 members.

Bjork’s primary accuser is a man named Col. Ibrahim Hamid Jaza. Yon unravels events in Iraq that caused Jaza to morph from hero to villain. Yon describes Jaza’s contributions to eliminating AQI (al Qaeda Iraq) from the region and he offers an interesting aside—AQI, said Yon, “beheaded Hamid’s son on a soccer field in the center of Hit in 2005.”

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Article 32 for Capt. Carl Bjork in Iraq—the desecration of a hero
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Heavy Rain, Melting Snowpack Could Cause Flooding

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Below is a news release from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency concerning anticipated flooding tonight and tomorrow. Please consider sharing this information. There is a list of useful tips that follows the release.

HEAVY RAIN, MELTING SNOWPACK COULD CAUSE FLOODING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 12, 2010

All parts of Maryland could be affected over weekend

REISTERSTOWN, MD (March 12, 2010) – Heavy weekend rains, compounded by saturated ground and, in some parts of the state, heavy snowpack still on the ground, is leaving all of Maryland susceptible to flooding over the next several days. Different areas of the state likely will be impacted by different types of flood – flash flooding in narrow stream and creek valleys, river cresting near or above flood stage along major waterways, and tidal flooding, particularly along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

“Flooding is one of the most dangerous hazards facing Maryland residents,” said Richard Muth, executive director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency. “I urge everyone to follow local weather forecasts and take appropriate steps if they are in areas subject to flooding. And most importantly, if you see standing water in a roadway, do not attempt to cross. As little as six inches of swift moving water can move a vehicle downstream.”

Residents of affected areas should follow the instructions given by emergency officials. If told to evacuate, do so!

Listen to radio or television for information or have a NOAA Weather Radio with a warning alarm tone and battery-back-up to receive warnings.

A Flash Flood or Flood Watch means that flash flooding or flooding is possible with the designated watch area. Citizens are advised to be alert.

A Flash Flood or Flood Warning means that flash flooding or flooding has been reported or is imminent and citizens are advised to take necessary precautions at once.

An Urban and Small Stream Advisory means that flooding of small streams, streets and low-lying areas such as railroad underpasses and urban storm drains is occurring.

If you receive a flash flood warning, you may have only seconds to take the following actions:

Get out of the area subject to flooding. This includes dips, low spots, canyons and washes.

Avoid already flooded and high or rapidly flowing areas. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CROSS FLOWING STREAMS.

If driving, be aware that the road bed may not be intact under flood waters.

TURN AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY! NEVER DRIVE TROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS!

If the vehicle stalls, leave it immediately and seek higher ground. Rapidly rising water may engulf the vehicle and its occupants and sweep them away. Remember, it is better to be wet than dead.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize flood dangers.

Do not camp or park your vehicle along streams and washes, particularly during threatening weather conditions.

If you come to a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, STOP, TURN AROUND AND GO ANOTHER WAY!

Remember, if you see standing water in a roadway, DO NOT attempt to cross. TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!

MEMA also reminds those who want to volunteer to assist first responders in flood areas that they should NOT self-deploy. You should only respond if you are part of an organization trained in emergency response and/or recovery AND you have been requested either through normal mutual aid assignments or by an official request from the local emergency management office.

For more information about the particular flood issues in you area, contact you local emergency management office.

Attached to this release is a list of things to do before a storm hits and what to do after a flood strikes. Additional information can be found on MEMA’s web site at www.mema.state.md.us/MEMA/content_page.jsp?TOPICID=floods
or at http://www.floodsmart.gov/.

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CONTACT: Ed McDonough, MEMA Public Information Officer, 410-517-3632 (desk) or 410-446-3333 (cell)

Here are steps residents can take in advance to prepare for floods:

Move furniture and valuables to higher floors as floodwater rise.

Keep the car gas tank filled in case you need to evacuate.

Make sure that any important document – especially insurance documents – are kept in a dry place.

Here are steps to take after flooding has already occurred:

Do not eat or drink anything that has come into contact with flood water.

Follow emergency officials' instructions on safe water consumption. You may have to boil your water.

Clean and have electrical equipment checked before using.

Report broken utilities to the proper authorities.

NEVER play around high water, storm drains, downed utility lines, etc.

Use flashlights, not an open flame like a candle. Candles are a fire hazard and could cause an explosion if it comes into contact with flammable gases.

Watch out for snakes and other "stray" animals. Water will cause snakes to come out of the ground with nowhere to go. Many other animals may be abandoned and lost. Never kill snakes or other animals as they will eventually lead to a rodent problem.

Remember, floodwaters sometimes take days to rise, even when the sun is shining. It can take days for floodwaters to make their way downstream. Don't underestimate the power and speed in which flood waters can rise and destroy everything in its path.

As people start cleaning up the mess left by the flooding, emergency officials urge them to take extra precautions to protect their own health and safety. Health officials recommend that anyone who has suffered any kind of wound while cleaning up storm damage consider contacting his or her health care provider. Tetanus shots are good for up to ten years.

Renters and homeowners should assume that anything touched by floodwater is contaminated and will have to be disinfected or thrown away. Mud left by floodwater may contain chemicals from sources as varied as your garden chemicals to a neighbor’s septic tank to the oven cleaner you stored in the kitchen. It is important to clean everything touched by floodwaters as quickly as possible.

Don’t let floodwater sit for long. Use a mop, squeegee, or wet/dry vacuum cleaner to remove standing water. Remove as much mud as possible. Plan to disinfect the basement at a later date. Once you’ve checked the water system for leaks, hose down the inside of the house and its contents. It’s best to use an attachment that sprays soap to wash and rinse the walls, floors, furniture, sockets, electrical boxes and other major items that got muddy.

Flood victims should separate out flood damaged chemical wastes and not dispose of them with other waste materials. Improper disposal may further threaten the quality of drinking water supplies. Products that should be set aside from other debris for proper disposal include waxes and polishes, caustic cleaners, fertilizers, oils, pesticides and aerosols.

Wear rubber boots and waterproof gloves during cleanup. Always wash your hands with soap and clean water after working in the area.

Clean all walls, hard-surface floors and other household surfaces with soap and water and disinfect them with a solution of one cup of bleach to five gallons of water. Pay particular attention to areas that come in contact with food, or where small children play. After cleaning a room or item, go over it again with disinfectant to kill germs and odors left by floodwaters.

When using household cleaners, disinfectants and bleach, always follow directions. Be sure to read the labels and be aware of any caution or danger warnings. Never mix household bleach with other cleaning agents.

Use a two-bucket method when cleaning. Put cleaning solution in one bucket and rinse water in the other. Replace rinse water frequently.

Remove and discard contaminated household goods such as wall coverings, rugs, cloth and drywall that can't be disinfected. When in doubt, throw it out.

Remove mildew with household mildew cleaner; a mixture of five tablespoons washing soda or tri-sodium phosphate to a gallon of water or 1/4 cup of laundry bleach to a gallon of water.

Empty standing water out of birdbaths, tires, flowerpots and other containers.

If the pilot light on your natural gas furnace, hot-water heater or stove goes out, have it re-lit by a professional.

For more information, a joint publication of the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross is available. For a free copy of “Repairing Your Flooded Home,” write FEMA Publications, P.O. Box 70274, Washington, DC 20024, or call 1-800-480-2520.

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Maryland Senate GOP Slate: UMD Regents Violate Campaign Fundraising Law

Maryland Senate GOP Slate: UMD Regents Violate Campaign Fundraising Law

March 12, 2010

Quick Links: MD Senate GOP MD General Assembly Maryland Senate GOP Fan Page on Facebook To see prior posts about the 2010 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly, visit our website at www.mdsenategop.com or become our fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maryland-Senate-GOP-Slate/289658452326?ref=ts

What’s good for the goose should be good for the gander - except when the issue is Democrat politics in Maryland.

When Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., was Governor, Democrats in Annapolis created an “ethical smear” on the Administration because members of the Board of Regents of the University of Maryland System were also involved in political activities during their private lives. Nothing illegal was done - but with much uproar and election-year grandstanding, the Democrat legislators passed a bill prohibiting regents from engaging in political fundraising.

Entering the 2010 legislative session, however, the University of Maryland System was facing the potential for severe cuts as the O’Malley Administration was formulating its higher education budget. Conveniently, two members of the Board of Regents served as hosts for a major fundraiser sponsored by the O’Malley/Brown campaign.

Regent Chairman Clifford M. Kendall and Assistant Treasurer Barry P. Gossett are the key names on the list of a 19-person host committee printed in the invitation for the November 3, 2009, fundraiser. They solicit contributions of $1000 per individual and $4000 per sponsor for the O’Malley/Brown campaign. The flyer is a direct violation of the law passed by the Democrats in 2006.

Delegate Frank S. Turner (D-Howard) told the Washington Post in 2006: “We need to clean up this board, and dealing with fundraising is a piece of that . . . These people should be out fundraising for need-based scholarships, for athletic scholarships.” (Washington Post, “Momentum Builds for Regents Bill,” March 23, 2006)

Harsh criticism was also delivered by Douglas M. Duncan, Montgomery County Executive at the time, in the Washington Post article. He asked whether a potential contributor would know in what capacity a regent was acting: “We expect our regents to be focused on higher education, not hitting people up for political money.”

Today, not only are the regents confusing potential contributors about what “hat” they are wearing when fundraising, but so is the Chief of Staff of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs. As reported at MarylandReporter.com, Gerard “Jerry” Boden was transferred from Lt. Governor Anthony Brown’s staff to a high-paying position created for him at Veterans Affairs.

However, he also serves as the treasurer of Brown’s official campaign finance account. Won’t contributors be confused by which role Boden is representing when fundraising? Shouldn’t Boden be focused on the issues of Maryland’s veterans and “not hitting people up for political money”?

Just another example of how, in Maryland, the Democrats play by a different set of rules for ethical standards in state government.

20100312 UMD Regents Violate Campaign Fundraising Law

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer

No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer. Defendant expresses concerns for his safety.

March 11, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

Please note that neither Kevin Dayhoff – Soundtrack, www.kevindayhoff.net or the Eagle, www.explorecarroll.com, believes that it is appropriate to name the victim of domestic abuse.

Labels: 20100302 Soligny assault case, 20100302 Soligny assault case Soundtrack, Carroll County crime, Crime, Dayhoff writing essays, Dayhoff writing essays crime, MD State Police, Public Safety Domestic Violence

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Yesterday, a bail review hearing for Anthony Troy Soligny, accused of attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2 was postponed until today.

Maryland State Police say Soligny allegedly assaulted his wife with a steel and rubber hammer, which police said they have taken into evidence.

At about 11:30 p.m. March 2, State Police at the Westminster Barracks received a 911 call from the victim, who had gone to a neighbor’s home to call police.

Troopers found the victim had sustained what appeared to be severe blunt force trauma injuries to her head. She was transported by ambulance to the Carroll Hospital Center, then later to Shock Trauma Center.

In the hearing held this morning in Carroll County District Court, visiting Judge Paula J. Brown, noted that Soligny is accused of a violent crime and agreed with the assistant state’s attorney, Tae Yee, that Soligny “is a serious flight risk.”

After the alleged assault on March 2, Soligny had fled the state and was arrested the next day, March 3, while traveling on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia. He was subsequently locked up in Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville, Ga., until Maryland State Police returned him to Carroll County.

Last Tuesday, Maryland State Police spokesman Greg Shipley said Soligny arrived at the Carroll County Detention Center at 5:45 p.m. He was flown back to Maryland by troopers on a State Police plane. “There were no problems reported during transport.”

Meanwhile, today, the judge ordered the defendant held without bail. It was further ordered that Soligny have no contact with the alleged victim, (his wife) or “the minor children,” and that Soligny be given a psychiatric evaluation.

Soligny did not appear in person in the short hearing but remained in the Carroll County Detention Center and participated by way of a video-link into the courtroom.

After the judge read the charges to the defendant, Soligny only answered “yes,” that he understood the charges. When asked if he will be contacting a public defender or obtaining a private attorney, Soligny responded, “private attorney.”

As if he had any questions, Soligny asked, “No one is going to hurt me here?,” at which time several friends of the victim began sobbing softly in the courtroom, while observing the hearing come to a close. According to several family friends, the victim of the attack is still recuperating from serious injuries.

Various sources close to the investigation have alluded that Soligny has been “uncooperative” since his arrest.

Check back with http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ for details as they come available.

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The Soligny story so far:

Please note that neither Kevin Dayhoff – Soundtrack, http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ or the Eagle, http://www.explorecarroll.com/, believes that it is appropriate to name the victim of domestic abuse.

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County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia
Posted: 3/03/10 in Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland
Posted: 3/09/10 in Westminster Eagle

UPDATE: New Windsor man suspected in hammer attack returns to Maryland
Posted: 3/10/10 in Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

Investigative Voice:

1. NEWS FLASH — Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant is flown back to Maryland (Top Stories/The Project) By Kevin Dayhoff Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor in Carroll County, back to Maryland Wednesday to face allegations that he allegedly attacked his wife with a hammer ...

2. UPDATE — NABBED! Carroll Co. man accused in hammer attack to be extradited to Md. (Top Stories/The Project) ... wife with a hammer. Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of New Windsor is currently being detained in the Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville, Ga., charged with attempted murder, first- and second-degree ...

3. NABBED! — Carroll Co. man arrested in Georgia after alleged hammer attack (Top Stories/The Project) ACCUSED OF BEATING WIFE WITH TOOL By Kevin Dayhoff A Carroll County man who allegedly beat his wife with a hammer is behind bars after being quickly apprehended in Georgia. Anthony T. Soligny, ...

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Sountrack1: Carroll Co man taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/carroll-county-man-taken-into-custody.html http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9 http://twitpic.com/16pbk6

Soundtrack2: (UPDATE1) Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland By Kevin Dayhoff March 8, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9ocw7e http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17hxxb or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/436427596/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of-hammer

Soundtrack3 (UPDATE2) Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland today (This story was just updated March 9, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. to reflect that Anthony T. Soligny is being returned to Maryland today.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update2-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17hxxb or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/436427596/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of-hammer

Soundtrack4: Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, is flown back to Maryland March 10, 2010 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/accused-carroll-co-hammer-assailant.html http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28 By Kevin Dayhoff Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17p46i

Soundtrack5: March 11, 2010 - - UPDATE Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, remains behind bars in Westminster, MD March 10, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff (This story was just updated March 10, 2010 at 3:20 p.m.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-accused-carroll-co-hammer.html http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/307125.html Photo caption: On Tuesday, March 9, Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, is taken in handcuffs on board a Maryland State Police plane to be flown back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2. Photo courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in Carnesville, Georgia Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17p46i

[A comprehensive report on Anthony Soligny’s upcoming bail review and the circumstances surrounding the case, written by Carroll County Times staff writer Ryan Marshall may be found here: Bail review set for hammer attack suspect By Ryan Marshall, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 11, 2010 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/local_news/2_bail_review.txt]

Soundtrack6: No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer. Defendant expresses concerns for his safety. March 11, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/no-bail-for-man-accused-of-attacking.html http://tinyurl.com/yc9pcyn Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/181p1f

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Sykesville Police Department Speed Camera Fact Sheet

The Sykesville Police Department has released a fact sheet on the Automated Speed Camera Program

March 11, 2010

In a related story, see: “Sykesville resident leads attempt to repeal speed camera ordinance,” 338 signatures needed to force issue to referendum
Posted 3/10/10 by Eldersburg Eagle, Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/sykesville-police-department-speed.html Labels: Carroll Co Dist Sykesville, Carroll Co Dist Sykesville council, Carroll Co Dist Sykesville Police, Law Order Traffic Speed Cameras http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/307569.html

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Below is a Fact Sheet on the Automated Speed Camera Program we hope will assist in answering questions in reference to the projected project.

Over the past decade, the Town of Sykesville has been faced with the chronic problem of speeding motorists. In fact, speeding in and around our community has been, and continues to be, our Town residents’ number one complaint.

In an effort to curb speeding, the Town has utilized a number of means and methods. Some of the means and methods have included the following (not in any particular order):

Enhanced educational material in Town newsletters outlining the dangers of speeding and reminding motorists to slow down.

Periodic newsflashes via email reminding motorists to slow down

Extensive discussions with concerned citizens during Mayor and Town Council meetings about speeding in specific areas of town.

Periodic flyers distributed to the community reminding residents to slow down,

Construction of speed humps in high-speed areas.

Installation of rumble strips in areas of concern.

The use of a “Your Speed Is” sign in strategic locations that shows the motorists the speed they are traveling.

Parking of unmanned police vehicles in high-speed areas.

Increased enforcement through the use of radar.

The design of narrower streets in some of our new subdivisions

Retaining narrower streets in older parts of town.

Additional signage along town roadways warning motorists about speed enforcement and pedestrian safety.

Unfortunately, while some of these methods have temporarily reduced speeding, none have proven effective in changing motorist behavior over the long term. One of the most effective means has historically been increased enforcement through the use of radar. Given limited staffing levels and the need to respond to the increasing number of other calls for service, even this approach has proven ineffective over the long term.

On February 22nd, 2010, after extensive discussion at several public meetings and two formal public hearings, the Mayor and Town Council approved an Ordinance to allow the use of speed cameras within our community. This was made possible due to Senate Bill 277 that went into effect October 1st, 2009.

The objective of the program is to (1) effectively reduce speeding on our Town streets and roads, (2) increase pedestrian and motorist safety, and (3) shift more of the increasing cost of the need for our police to enforce our speeding laws to those who are breaking our speeding laws. This law allows for the placement of speed monitoring systems in school zones from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The respective areas will be sign posted and the locations will be listed on the Town’s website (http://www.sykesville.net/), as well as in public newspapers. The first 30 days of this program will serve as a “warning period”.

A citation will be issued (mailed to the registered vehicle owner) if the operator drives at least 12 mph or greater over the posted speed limit. The fine for this violation is $40.00.

This will not be considered a moving violation but rather is a civil fine carrying no points. If the fine is not paid, the Motor Vehicle Administration can suspend or refuse to re-register the vehicle. Insurance companies will not be able to consider these violations for rate increases or adjustments.

The Police Department has always taken an aggressive posture when it comes to speeding, both through education and enforcement. One or two officers working radar are unable to impact the number of violators using conventional enforcement methods. We need to change driver behavior; we need to slow down.

This enforcement effort should be viewed as a means to alter driver behavior, achieve voluntary compliance to speed laws and our ultimate goal, keeping our town safe.

FACTS

Photo Speed Enforcement has been authorized by State law.

Photo Speed Enforcement is placed only in sign-posted areas within a half-mile radius of the three school zones. The school zones include Sykesville Middle School, Ava Wanas Montessori and Springfield Presbyterian School / Stepping Stones Pre-School.

Roads within the school zones will be sign-posted prior to enforcement. Enforcement will be based on speed complaints, vehicular and pedestrian traffic and threat-level assessments. * For a list of some of the roads within our school zones, refer to the end of the document.

The first 30 days of this Program will serve as a warning period in which no citations are issued.

The locations of the cameras will be posted on our website and advertised in local newspapers.

The equipment utilized for this program will be portable (not permanently fixed to a particular site) and will be leased by the Town; not purchased.

The citations will be issued only to vehicles traveling 12 miles over the posted speed limit or greater; i.e.,

In a 25 mph zone, an individual would have to be traveling 37 mph or greater to receive a citation.

A photo is taken of the vehicle and its tag number. That photo will be reviewed by a Law Enforcement Officer who will determine, based on the evidence, whether the vehicle was speeding (12 mph or greater over the posted speed limit).

The citation is a civil fine carrying no points assessed on the individual’s drivers license record. It is a set fine of $40.00 that is set by Sate law.

The individual does have the right to contest the charge in court. The individual does have the right to confront their accuser. The Law Enforcement Officer who reviewed and validated the violation photo will appear in court to present photo evidence.

If the individual fails to pay the fine, his/her vehicle registration can be suspended or MVA can refuse to re-register the vehicle.

The revenue that may be generated by this Program can only be used for public safety enhancements within our community.

a. Legislated Formula for Revenue. Fines collected by a political subdivision as a result of violations may be used to recover the costs of implementing and administering the Speed Monitoring system.

b. After implementing and administering costs are recovered, the subdivision may retain up to 10 percent of the Town’s operating budget; i.e., if the Town’s operating budget is $2,000,000, the Town will be allowed by law to retain $200,000.

c. All additional funds generated by this program (those funds that exceed 10 percent of the total revenues) shall be submitted to the State Comptroller).

The Comptroller shall deposit any money remitted to the General Fund of the State.

By law, violations of this Program must be mailed no later than two (2) weeks after the alleged violation for vehicles registered in the State of Maryland and 30 days after the alleged violation occurred for vehicles registered in another State.

An individual may elect to stand trial by notifying the issuing agency of this intent at least five (5) days prior to the date of payment as it appears on the citation.

If the individual who receives the citation desires the officer to be present and testify at the trial, the individual shall notify the court and the State in writing no later than twenty (20) days prior to trial date.

Under more desirable conditions this program would be unnecessary. Unfortunately, we have used increasingly scarce Town resources to combat speeding in the Town with limited success. Conventional methods have proven ineffective over the long term.

Our mission is to change driver behavior and when this goal is achieved, the equipment will be removed and re-deployed on an as-needed basis.

The Mayor and Town Council believe that utilizing today’s technology, at no additional cost to the Town, to enforce speed laws and to hold those who violate our laws accountable while creating a safer environment for our community is most effectively done through the use of photo enforcement.

* Below is a list of the primary roads within our school zones (minor roads could be included if warranted):

Springfield Avenue
Obrecht Road / Third Avenue
Central Avenue
Jeroby Road
Sandosky Road
Village Road
Harlan Lane
Spout Hill Road
Jennifer Way
College Avenue
Kalorama Road

Thank you
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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UPDATE Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, remains behind bars in Westminster, MD

March 11, 2010 - - A comprehensive report on Anthony Soligny’s upcoming bail review and the circumstances surrounding the case, written by Carroll County Times staff writer Ryan Marshall may be found here: Bail review set for hammer attack suspect By Ryan Marshall, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 11, 2010

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/local_news/2_bail_review.txt

UPDATE Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, remains behind bars in Westminster, MD March 10, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff

(This story was just updated March 10, 2010 at 3:20 p.m.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-accused-carroll-co-hammer.html http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/307125.html

Photo caption: Today, Anthony T. Soligny, remains behind bars in Westminster. Photo courtesy of the Carroll County Detention Center, March 10, 2010.

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Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, is flown back to Maryland March 9, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff

Photo caption: On Tuesday, March 9, Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, is taken in handcuffs on board a Maryland State Police plane to be flown back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2. Photo courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in Carnesville, Georgia. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17p46i

Westminster, Md. - On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of New Windsor, back to Maryland to face charges for allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2.

Sources close to the investigation have said that initially Soligny had chosen to fight extradition, but later had a change of heart.

Carroll County crime, Dayhoff writing essays crime, MD State Police, Public Safety Domestic Violence, Dayhoff writing essays, Crime,

Anthony T. Soligny, accused in hammer attack to be extradited Related:

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/accused-carroll-co-hammer-assailant.html http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28

Accused Carroll Co MD hammer assailant Anthony Soligny is flown back to Md 9Mar2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28 http://twitpic.com/17p46i

(This story was just updated March 9, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. to reflect that Anthony T. Soligny is being returned to Maryland today.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update2-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html

UPDATE Soligny, accused of hammer attack to be returned to Md By Kevin Dayhoff 8Mar2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9ocw7e http://twitpic.com/17hxxb

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/carroll-county-man-taken-into-custody.html http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9 http://twitpic.com/16pbk6

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Eagle – http://www.explorecarroll.com/:

See also: Carroll County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4031/assault%20arrest/
http://bit.ly/bbj7br

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4068/arrest2/ UPDATE: Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland Extradition from Georgia expected Tuesday By Kevin Dayhoff, Posted 3/09/10

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Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, is flown back to Maryland

Multiple sources have indicated that he has, in general, been very uncooperative and combative since his arrest on March 3, while on the run, on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia and locked up in Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville, Georgia.

Yesterday evening, a Maryland State Police spokesman said, “Soligny arrived at the Carroll County, Detention Center at 5:45 pm today. He was flown back to Maryland today by troopers on a State Police plane. There were no problems reported during transport.”

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20100309 IV Soligny is flown back to MD Carroll County crime, Dayhoff writing essays crime, MD State Police, Public Safety Domestic Violence, Dayhoff writing essays, Crime,

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/accused-carroll-co-hammer-assailant.html http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28

Accused Carroll Co MD hammer assailant Anthony Soligny is flown back to Md 9Mar2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28 http://twitpic.com/17p46i

Anthony T. Soligny, accused in hammer attack to be extradited Related:

(This story was just updated March 9, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. to reflect that Anthony T. Soligny is being returned to Maryland today.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update2-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4068/arrest2/ UPDATE: Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland Extradition from Georgia expected Tuesday By Kevin Dayhoff, Posted 3/09/10

Investigative Voice http://tinyurl.com/ya422e2 UPDATE - NABBED - Man, Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of New Windsor in Carroll County, accused in hammer attack to be extradited By Kevin Dayhoff March 8, 2010 http://www.investigativevoice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2878:nabbed-ii-man-accused-in-hammer-attack-to-extradited&catid=25:the-project&Itemid=44 http://tinyurl.com/ya422e2

NABBED! Carroll Co. man arrested in Georgia after alleged hammer attack Thursday, 04 March 2010 Check back with Investigative Voice for details as they become available.

See also: Carroll County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4031/assault%20arrest/
http://bit.ly/bbj7br

And:
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/carroll-county-man-taken-into-custody.html http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9 http://twitpic.com/16pbk6

Notes:

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/maryland/man-who-attacked-wife-with-ham.html

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UPDATE Soligny, accused of hammer attack to be returned to Md By Kevin Dayhoff 8Mar2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9ocw7e http://twitpic.com/17hxxb

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The Problem with “Antique Furniture”…
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Many Marylanders were beside themselves with premature irrational exuberance at the rumor – which briefly circulated last month – that U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D., MD) would finally retire.

To Arm or Disarm – Part 2
Farrell Keough
Yesterday we discussed some of the background of the current 2nd Amendment case before the Supreme Court of the United States – McDonald v. City of Chicago.

Bargaining for an old al Koran
Tom McLaughlin
Pontianak, Borneo Island, Indonesia – Pontianak translates to vampire or ghost in Indonesian. According to local lore, the Sultan of Sambas was riding a horse through his kingdom and saw a lady with a hole in her back. This was at the time the area was a snake infested lowland swamp, like Washington is today. He then named the area for vampires.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Iraq Votes
Roy Meachum
The world was warned that results of the Sunday Iraq elections will be along when they’ll be along: in days or in weeks; the way things go in that part of the world. Everything, they believe, depends on the One God, a literal translation of Allah.

To Arm or Disarm…
Farrell Keough
There is a new argument before the Supreme Court of the United States – McDonald v. City of Chicago. The arguments hinge on keeping the status quo versus integrating an “innovative” approach which could have far reaching effects on both state and national laws.

Monday, March 8, 2010
Campaign Diary – Swearing In
Michael Kurtianyk
Wednesday, March 3 – I had the good fortune of being in Winchester Hall for the swearing-in ceremony of Blaine Young as commissioner for Frederick County. I sat next to my friend Jay Geiser, the owner of Doc Geiser’s Carryout and Catering. The room was packed, and I understand that there were even more people in an overflow room, watching the ceremony on television monitors.

Friday, March 5, 2010
The Fall of Marion Barry
Roy Meachum
On Wednesday The Washington Post published: “A defiant D.C. Council Member Marion Barry told a packed Baptist church in Southeast Washington on Tuesday night that despite the decision of the City Council to censure him and strip him of his committee chairmanship, he doesn’t plan to fade away…,’’ the former mayor told several hundred supporters. “They may take my committee chair. They can’t take my dignity.”

Assault on Religion
Joe Charlebois
As secularists worldwide continue their battle against religion, their successes may or may not have an absolute effect on our First Amendment.

Thursday, March 4, 2010
Derailing Justice Again
Norman M. Covert
It is probable that the G-Men of the U. S. Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation are content, sleeping well tonight. One might observe that Mrs. Diane Ivins and her family have been denied such slumber. Dr. Bruce Ivins is surely in the care of his Father in Heaven.

Unionizing Child Care Workers: Why?
Patricia A. Kelly
A column yesterday morning in The Frederick News Post by Marta Mossburg of the Maryland Public Policy Institute inspired me to look around and see what’s happening in government.

An Opposing View…
Derek Shackelford
As a columnist it is an honor and a privilege to share my respective views. It can be rather difficult sometimes to articulate them, putting pen to paper. One could say it would be easier to express opinions via another medium.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Horton Hatches the Egg
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Yesterday was the 107th birthday of Theodor Geisel from Springfield, MA. I say with a smile, my little crocodile, you may know him better as an early trendsetter, as the good Dr. Seuss, you may deduce, because I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. To you I’m so faithful one-hundred percent.

Diamond Panning In Borneo
Tom McLaughlin
Ngabang, Landank, Indonesia – Panning for diamonds? I had heard of panning for gold but never for diamonds. This I had to try!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
FBI Report? Hog Wash!
Roy Meachum
New Orleans detectives rode Aunt Kate and me to a restaurant where crabs and oysters were free for anyone buying beer. In my case, it was Barque’s root beer, once a local drink made and bottled on the Mississippi Gulf Shore. (The Coca Cola Corporation did me and all the other displaced coonasses a great favor when it bought Barq’s lock, stock and barrel of caffeinated root beer.)

A Great Divide Vanquished
Nick Diaz
Enough with this “bipartisan” nonsense. Enough about “divisiveness.” Let’s go back to 2004, an election year.

A Proper Budgetary Alternative
Farrell Keough
A friend of mine has a home on the corner of a busy road. Because of this, he is able to sell a myriad of things in his front yard – from cars to lawn mowers to any number of items.

Monday, March 1, 2010
Change you can shovel
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
There is no doubt that global climate change is an issue. Scientists might argue about the differences between cyclical changes and man-made forces as the principal accelerant behind the changes, but there are definitely verifiable changes.

Campaign Diary – What about a Charter?
Michael Kurtianyk
February 22, 2010 – Spent two hours discussing charter form of government in Frederick County with people who’ve gone through the experience in Maryland. I must say that this issue, historically, has been broached by many people through the years.

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Amedori Challenges Fellow Republican Candidates To Join Her Petition To Stop Reconciliation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 9, 2010

AMEDORI CHALLENGES FELLOW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES TO JOIN HER PETITION TO STOP RECONCILIATION

(Westminster, MD) Today, Carmen Amedori, Republican candidate for United States Senate in Maryland, called upon her fellow Republican United States Senate candidates to join her online petition asking for Senator Barbara Mikulski to vote no on reconciliation for Obamacare.

“We need to present a united front on the most pressing issue confronting our state and country right now. And that issue is the forcing down our throats of health care reform. I ask my fellow Republican candidates to join with me on sending a message to the incumbent that she should vote no on reconciliation,” said Amedori.

Yesterday Amedori launched an online petition collecting names of people across the states who also want to encourage Mikulski to vote no on reconciliation. “I am pleased with the results so far, but we still need more people to join this effort. It will be close to impossible to turn the clock back if Obamacare is passed. Even with the House and Senate being controlled by Republicans in 2011, the President will still be able to veto any repeals. That’s why Marylanders need to have their voices heard now,” stated Amedori.

Reconciliation is not the method to pass health care reform. This parliamentary maneuver has never been used for such a sweeping piece of legislation,” said Amedori. “The President’s plan for health care reform is seriously flawed. That’s why no one elected Republican Senator will support the legislation.”

Reconciliation has been used 19 times since 1980. 12 of those times the procedure was used to pass omnibus budget bills that had an overwhelming support in the Senate. Only on 2 occasions the budget bills were controversial enough to lack bipartisan support.

“I hope that my fellow candidates will join my effort. This is one of the most important legislative fights in our lifetime. Our differences on other issues should be put aside to send the strongest message possible to the incumbent who is listens more to Harry Reid than the people of Maryland. It is time to put Maryland first. No on reconciliation,” said Amedori.

Amedori thinks that her fellow Republican candidates are not focused on the here and now with the circulation of the unity pledge. “We are facing a massive government takeover of health care and they are talking about unity after the Primary. Let’s be united on an issue that matters,” added Amedori.

People can join Carmen’s effort by visiting www.amedoriforsenate.com/petition.php

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March 8, 2010 - AMEDORI: Launches Online Petition to Stop Reconciliation: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/amedori-launches-online-petition-to.html

March 4, 2010 - Carmen Amedori - I am a candidate for the US Senate because: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/carmen-amedori-i-am-candidate-for-us.html

February 25, 2010 - AMEDORI: Health Care Reform Must Address Costs: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/02/amedori-health-care-reform-must-address.html

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