News and Info Digest - Mount Airy town elections are quickly approaching

 News and Info Digest - Mount Airy town elections are quickly approaching

April 28, 2010

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Proposed Carroll County business park could benefit Mount Airy ...
MOUNT AIRY, Md. -- Town officials are excited about plans by the Carroll County ... a positive development in and of itself, Councilwoman Wendi Peters said. ...
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  Wendi Peters Named One of Maryland's Top 100 Women
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Ms. Peters is former Vice Chairman of the Mt. Airy Planning and Zoning Commission and has also served on the town's Board of Zoning Appeals and Recycling ...

Proposed Carroll County business park could benefit Mount Airy
Frederick News Post (subscription)
By Nicholas C. Stern Mount Airy -- Town officials are excited about plans ... was a positive development in and of itself, Councilwoman Wendi Peters said. ...

Pat Rockinberg will serve Mount Airy well
Pat Rockinberg had a lead part in the referendum and overturning that decision He supported less growth and more moderate water sources Those moderate water ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04082010/fredlet161726_32567.php 

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Recent columns in The Tentacle by Kevin Dayhoff [http://www.thetentacle.com/] March 24, 2010 ... Kevin E. Dayhoff The “awful aughts” were not kind to Mount Airy. ...

Wendi Peters has what it takes to lead Mount Airy
I am writing to support Councilwoman Wendi Peters in her candidacy for mayor of the town of Mount Airy. I have known Wendi since I moved to Mount Airy 10 ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04082010/fredlet161725_32565.php

Mount Airy candidates lay out their positions - The Frederick News ...
Mount Airy -- Five candidates for mayor and two Town Council seats up for ... Councilwoman Wendi Peters said her decision to run for mayor wasn't made on a ...
www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?storyid=103158 

 Congratulations to Paralegal Wendi Peters: Among Maryland's Top ...
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Educational issues are of particular importance to Ms. Peters. She has volunteered as a mentor to elementary, middle and high school students in Baltimore City and Mt. Airy. Most recently, she worked with first-graders at the Steuart ...
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Explore Carroll: Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away
... David M. Blais, Scott Strong, and incumbent councilmember Chris Everich. ... The forum will be held at the Mount Airy town hall and will be broadcast ...
www.explorecarroll.com/news/.../mount-airy-town-elections-little-over-month-away/  

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack Scott Strong for Mount Airy town council ...
My name is Scott Strong Im 38 years old and a resident of Mount Airy running for Town Council We bought our first home here in 2000 Ive been married to my ...

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BlogNetNews.com » Maryland » Kevin Dayhoff » Scott Strong for ... Scott Strong for Mount Airy town council campaign profile ... My name is Scott Strong; I'm 38 years old, and a resident of Mount Airy running for Town ... www.rightyblogs.com/Maryland/feed.php?channel=33&iid=129780...
Kevin Dayhoff: Scott Strong for Mount Airy town council campaign ... Kevin Dayhoff: Scott Strong for Mount Airy town council campaign profile ... php ?http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/scott-strong-for-mount-airy-town.html. friendfeed.com/rooms/inside.../kevin-dayhoff-scott-strong-for-mount-airy-town

Scott Strong for Town Council | Facebook
Welcome to the official Facebook Page of Scott Strong for Town Council. ... Town Hall - Main St. Mount Airy, MD Wednesday, March 31 at 7:00pm ...
www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Strong-for-Town-Council/349320259670?ref...  

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: Facebook: Wendi Peters for Mount Airy ... By Kevin Dayhoff Facebook: Wendi Peters for Mount Airy Mayor. Hello Mount Airy Residents! Thank you for visiting my Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/WendiPetersForMayor?v=app_4949752878. As some of you may know, I grew up in Mount Airy. ... Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack - http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal Mentor with Paralegal Career ... By Paralegal Mentor Wendy Peters, a paralegal in the litigation and creditors' rights practices of national law firm Ober/Kaler, has been named to "Maryland's Top 100 Women" by The Daily Record. ... Educational issues are of particular importance to Ms. Peters . She has volunteered as a mentor to elementary, middle and high school students in Baltimore City and Mt. Airy. Most recently, she worked with first-graders at the Steuart Hill Academy in Baltimore, and she has also served on Community ... Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal... - http://www.paralegalmentorblog.com/

Wendi Peters has what it takes to lead Mount Airy
I am writing to support Councilwoman Wendi Peters in her candidacy for mayor of the town of Mount Airy. I have known Wendi since I moved to Mount Airy 10 ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04082010/fredlet161725_32565.php

Mount Airy candidates lay out their positions
Water World
"People wanted Mount Airy to stay a small town by an overwhelming majority," ... Scott Strong became seriously involved in town politics last year after he ...

Kevin Dayhoff: Facebook: Wendi Peters for Mount Airy Mayor - http ... Kevin Dayhoff: Facebook: Wendi Peters for Mount Airy Mayor ... /go.php?http:// kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/04/facebook-wendi-peters-for-mount-airy.html. friendfeed.com/rooms/inside.../kevin-dayhoff-facebook-wendi-peters-for-mount

Wendi Peters for Mayor Welcome | Facebook Welcome to the official Facebook Page of Wendi Peters for Mayor. ... We moved back and made Mount Airy our home as we could think of no better place to ... www.facebook.com/WendiPetersForMayor?v=app_4949752878

TENTATIVE MOUNT AIRY TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA APRIL 5, 2010 WENDI W. PETERS. Secretary. DAVID W. PYATT. GARY J. NELSON. CHRISTOPHER P. EVERICH. PETER R. HELT. Mayor and Council President. TENTATIVE MOUNT AIRY ... www.mountairymd.org/documents/agendaTCapril2010ID341.pdf

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Facebook Wendi Peters for Mount Airy Mayor. Hello Mount Airy Residents ... As some of you may know I grew up in Mount Airy I moved away to attend college ...
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Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD | Facebook
Welcome to the official Facebook Page of Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD. Get exclusive content and interact with Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of ...
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  Mount Airy candidates lay out their positions
Apr. 1--MOUNT AIRY -- Five candidates for mayor and two Town Council seats up ... Scott Strong became seriously involved in town politics last year after he ...
dailyme.com/story/2010040100003533/mount-airy-candidates-lay-positions.html 

Elect Scott Strong for Town Council
My name is Scott Strong. I'm 38 years old, and a resident of Mount Airy running for Town Council. We bought our first home here in 2000. ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04012010/fredlet152718_32558.php

 

  Mount Airy candidates lay out their positions | Government ...
Apr. 1--MOUNT AIRY -- Five candidates for mayor and two Town Council ... Councilwoman Wendi Peters said her decision to run for mayor wasn't made on a whim. ...
www.allbusiness.com/government/government-bodies-offices.../14220136-1.html

 Cast a ballot for Scott Strong
I am writing to encourage voters to vote for Scott Strong for one of the Town ... a committed advocate for what is best and makes most sense for Mount Airy. ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04082010/fredlet161725_32566.php

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily ...
Supports Peters for Mount Airy mayor. Originally published April 16, 2010 ... I urge you to join me in voting for Wendi Peters for mayor. BOB KING. Mount ...
www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/.../display_lte.htm?storyi...

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily ... That's why I support Wendi Peters for mayor. Commitment and leadership have been missing from our town leaders in Mount Airy. Taking an oath seems to hold ... www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/.../display_letters.htm?...

Wendi Peters for MayorWelcome | Facebook 欢迎造访Wendi Peters for Mayor 在Facebook 上的官方专页。 ... Wendi Peters Nominated for Mayor of the Town of Mount Airy, March 8, 2010 2010年4月9日6:31 ... zh-cn.facebook.com/WendiPetersForMayor?v=app...

 Voters Guide MOUNT AIRy Two council seats mayor's office up for ...
Mount Airy will hold an election for its two available town council seats and ... David Blais incumbent Chris Everich and Scott Strong are running for two ...
www.gazette.net/stories/.../mounnew170205_32551.php

Pat Rockinberg has our vote
Pat Rockinberg has been our neighbor since we moved to Mount Airy 11 years ago. We know him as a civic-minded person who has always been committed to the ...
www.gazette.net/stories/04152010/fredlet153121_32554.php

 Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD Links | Facebook
Sharon and Gail like this. Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD. Thank you alll. I personally endorse Scott Strong for Town Council. Go Scott! ...
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Voters can help fix Mount Airy In 2006 Mount Airy residents took back control from the pro-growth town council quorum of Chris DeColli, John Medve and Wendi Peters by electing the ... www.carrollcountytimes.com/.../article_b0173000-4e10-11df-...

Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD: Thanks to the Gazette ... Councilwoman Wendi Peters and Pat Rockinberg are running for mayor while three ... Peters grew up in Mount Airy and has an established record of serving the ... www.facebook.com/notes/pat.../115378725158398

Links on "Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD" | Facebook
Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD Thank you very much to Larry Hushour, Rosie Mulert and Rick Blatchford for their letters in yesterday's Gazette. ...
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Wendi Peters for Mayor链接| Facebook
Wendi Peters has what it takes to lead Mount Airy. http://www.gazette.net/. I have known Wendi since I moved to Mount Airy 10 years ago, and have always admired her ...
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Links on "Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD" | Facebook
Scott Strong. Good news Pat. Make us proud. Thu at 5:03pm. Pat Rockinberg for Mayor of Mount Airy, MD. Thank you alll. I personally endorse Scott Strong for ...
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The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily ...
Pat Rockinberg quit planning and zoning in 2005 when the going got tough. ... Pat Rockinberg will get my vote for mayor of Mount Airy because he listens to ...
www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/.../display_letters.htm?...

 The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily ...
I write today to encourage you to vote Scott Strong for Mount Airy Town Council. In today's busy world of working full time and raising a family with four ...
www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/.../display_lte.htm?storyi...

Mount Airy candidates discuss leadership
The town of Mount Airy has been through numerous leadership changes in the past year. ... Scott Strong, candidate for Town Council: To improve communication ...
www.carrollcountytimes.com/.../article_2ce86640-50d1-11df-...

 

The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily ...
Pat Rockinberg will get my vote for mayor of Mount Airy because he listens to and ... A vote for Pat Rockinberg on May 3 is a vote for the "right track." ...
www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/.../display_lte.htm?...

For coverage of the May 3, 2010 Mount Airy municipal elections click on: Elections 20100503 Mount Airy


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Mount Airy prepares for town elections League of Women Voters of Carroll County to hold candidates’ forum. March 31, 2010 Special to be crossposted on The Grogg Report by Kevin Dayhoff http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/mount-airy-prepares-for-town-elections.html  

Wendi Peters for Mount Airy mayor campaign profile http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/wendi-peters-for-mount-airy-mayor.html  Posted March 31, 2010

Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away League of Women Voters to hold candidates' forum March 31 Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4173/mount-airy-town-elections-little-over-month-away/  3/29/10 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Scott Strong for Mount Airy town council campaign profile March 29, 2010 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/scott-strong-for-mount-airy-town.html  

BJ Dixon nominates Councilwoman Wendi Peters for the Office of Mount Airy Mayor By Kevin Dayhoff for Soundtrack March 29, 2010 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/bj-dixon-nominates-councilwoman-wendi.html

Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/mount-airy-town-elections-little-over.html  League of Women Voters of Carroll County to hold candidates’ forum.

March 19, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

Current Mount Airy Mayor Helt nominates Mr. Everich http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/current-mount-airy-mayor-helt-nominates.html

The Mount Airy Lottery in The Tentacle: http://www.thetentacle.com/  by Kevin E. Dayhoff Wednesday, March 24, 2010: “The “awful aughts” were not kind to Mount Airy. The last decade seemed to have been on the minds of citizens who crowded into the Mount Airy town hall on March 8 to nominate candidates to vie for elected offices in the upcoming election….”

“Mount Airy electoral nominees named” By Jennifer Jiggetts, Times Staff Writer Jiggetts http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/article_27f19880-2d92-11df-9131-001cc4c002e0.html  Friday, March 12, 2010

“Mount Airy announces nominations for mayor and Town Council” Originally published March 10, 2010 By Nicholas C. Stern News-Post Staff http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=102271

“Peters, Rockinberg to face off for mayor - Two nominated for mayor, three for two open council seats in Mount Airy's May 3 election” by Angie Cochrun
Staff Writer Thursday, March 11, 2010 http://www.gazette.net/stories/03112010/mounnew162451_32547.php

David Blais Candidate for Mount Airy Town Council web site

http://www.davidblais.com/contact.html  

http://www.thegroggreport.com/merrygoround.htm

http://www.gazette.net/stories/03112010/mounnew162451_32547.php

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=102271
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Maryland State Sen. Larry Haines, R-5th District will not seek a sixth term in state - by Bryan Sears Senate

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4273/haines-says-he-wont-run-re-election/

Larry Haines won't seek sixth term in state Senate

Joe Getty, former delegate, expected to announce bid

By Bryan P. Sears, Posted 4/26/10

(Enlarge) State Sen. Larry Haines

State Sen. Larry Haines, R-5th District, had been pondering his future in elected politics for some time when he found a note from his wife, Jane, sitting at his place at the table one morning.

The note was a gentle reminder of a promise the five-term Republican senator made during his first campaign in 1990.

During that campaign, Haines said, he told supporters he did not want to be a career politician.

Jane’s note to her husband read: “I think 20 years is pushing a career.”

“She was sending a message in a subtle way,” Haines, 72, said Monday after announcing he would not seek a sixth term.

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Getty poised to run

Haines said that in addition to helping Bob Ehrlich’s campaign for re-election in Carroll County, he also plans to devote some attention to finding his replacement.

“I guess anyone who retires considers, ‘Who’s going to replace me? Who’s going to fill my seat?’ ” Haines said.

He said he hopes to convince Republican former Del. Joseph Getty, of Manchester, who served as legislative and policy director under then-Gov. Robert Ehrlich, to run for the office.

For his part, Getty said Monday that he doesn’t need much convincing. The former two-term delegate said he plans to send an e-mail to supporters Tuesday morning announcing his candidacy for Haines’ seat.


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Town of Sykesville Speed Camera letter from Town Manager

 Town of Sykesville Speed Camera letter from Town Manager

Dear Sykesville Resident,

On Tuesday, May 4, 2010 Town residents will have the opportunity to vote in a special election to decide whether or not the Town will retain a recently adopted ordinance that allows the Town to use photo enforcement to help address the chronic speeding problem in Town.  The election is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Town House. 

We have received a number of emails and phone calls from residents who have expressed concern about outside special interest groups that have knocked on your door gathering signatures on a petition to oppose the adopted ordinance.  Some of you have indicated that they were spreading misinformation about several issues including the Town’s rationale and intent for adopting the ordinance to allow photo enforcement.

In the interest of dispelling some of this misinformation we felt that it would be appropriate to outline why the Town adopted the ordinance.  We will send two informational letters, this one and another one a week or so later.  This first letter will describe (1) the speeding problem in Town and its potential consequences, (2) how we have tried to reduce speeding over the past decade and how effective these efforts have been, and  (3) other possible alternatives to reduce speeding. 

The second letter will explain (1) how the photo enforcement program would work, and (2) the benefits of photo enforcement. 

The Speeding Problem

For well over a decade the Town has wrestled with the speeding problem.  In fact, speeding has consistently been the number one complaint of town residents for many years.  We have heard from concerned parents that speeding in our neighborhoods has and continues to present a serious safety hazard to children and adults alike. 

Speeding in our neighborhoods increases the likelihood of serious injury and even death.  Findings of a 2002 National Highway Safety Administration study revealed that a child struck by a vehicle traveling less than 20 mpg has a 90 percent chance of surviving, while a child struck by a vehicle traveling faster than 35 mpg has a 95 percent chance of dying.  This study, and others, confirms that speeding can kill.

Our police department has conducted numerous speed surveys in targeted areas.  While some have shown moderate speeding, others have confirmed what residents have been telling us for years:  we have a speeding problem in Town. 

How Have we Addressed The Speeding Problem in the Past

To combat this chronic problem the Town has utilized a variety of means to try to reduce the speeding problem.  The Town has increased its educational outreach to discourage speeding.  We have constructed speed humps and installed rumble strips.  We have installed additional signage and deployed an electronic “Your Speed Is” sign that shows motorists how fast they are traveling.  We have parked unmanned police vehicles in strategic places and have increased radar enforcement. 

In fact, we have utilized about a dozen different strategies to try to reduce speeding.  A list of some of these is available on a fact sheet that can be found on the Town’s web page.   Unfortunately, these measures have not proven effective in consistently reducing speeding in our neighborhoods and, as a result, the problem remains.

Are There Other Alternatives?

Are there other alternatives that may reduce speeding in addition to the ones we have already implemented?  Yes, however, they can be very costly and may or may not be effective in certain applications.  For example, like speed humps, installing “chokers” can help reduce speeding at targeted areas but may not help on other parts of the street.  In some cases “chokers” can simply move a speeding problem to another part of the street.  The cost for “chokers” can also be significant, even greater than humps. 

The Town could physically narrow streets.  Research has shown that this can reduce speeds, however, this can be extremely costly and often reduces on-street parking.

We could also have an even greater police presence with increased radar enforcement.  Given the limited size of our police force and the fact that calls for police service have been increasing every year over the past decade, this would likely require hiring additional personnel.   This too would be very costly. 

With respect to cost it is important to remember that the Town does not currently receive any part of the fines that are paid for speeding tickets.  These funds go directly to the State.  So, while increasing radar enforcement can reduce speeds, at least temporarily, it will likely require additional funding; none of which the Town would be able to recover.  

The above, and other alternatives may or may not work depending upon a number of factors, but it is clear that they are very costly.  With the Town’s limited budget and in light of the current economic climate raising additional funds to implement these alternatives is not feasible. 

Sincerely,

Matthew H. Candland

Town Manager

 

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Media Matters: Fox News' ever-expanding ethics nightmare

April 23, 2010 

http://mediamatters.org/columns/201004230046

 

Ben Dimiero, Jeremy Holden, & Simon Maloy

Another week, another handful of ethical scandals that should permanently sink Fox's claim of being a legitimate news organization. 

To recap: Last week, they gave us twin scandals starring Fox News stalwarts Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity. "Furious" Fox News execs pulled Sean Hannity from his planned show filming/fundraiser for the Cincinnati Tea Party after numerous news veterans and watchdogs called foul. 

O'Reilly spent last week reminding us of his willful ignorance by repeatedly falsely asserting that "no one" on Fox promoted the falsehood that "jail time" was a penalty for not buying insurance under the health care reform bill. He was outrageously wrong.

Though Howard Kurtz reported that Fox plans to "keep a tighter rein on Hannity and others" in the wake of the tea party scandal, we remain skeptical. Fox has a long history of promising change in the wake of damaging ethics scandals, then failing to deliver on those promises.

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Read the rest of the Media Matters piece of... http://mediamatters.org/columns/201004230046

Ben Dimiero, Jeremy Holden, & Simon Maloy

• Media Matters: Fox News' ever-expanding ethics nightmare
  April 23, 2010
• Fox News: Keeping the faith
  January 5, 2010
• Media Matters: Dragging down the health care debate
  December 18, 2009
• Glenn Beck and the paranoid style
  December 18, 2009
• Media Matters: With "Climategate" and Jennings smears, the right goes guerilla
  December 11, 2009
• Media Matters: On Afghanistan, Fox News decides, then reports
  December 4, 2009
• Media Matters: The Palin chronicles
  November 20, 2009
• Media Matters: Dobbs, dropped
  November 13, 2009

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Investigative Voice SUNDAY OPINION: COMMISSIONER CENSURES QUARTERBACK - Takes bold step toward ‘a higher standard’

GOOD FOR GOODELL — I.V. Editorial Comment

Investigative Voice SUNDAY OPINION: COMMISSIONER CENSURES QUARTERBACK - Takes bold step toward ‘a higher standard’

By —Alan Z. Forman Sunday, 25 April 2010

ROLE MODELS BY DEFAULT

Like it or not, celebrities are role models. Fans identify with them, teenagers emulate them. Children long to grow up to be like them. They are praised, loved, envied, glorified. Virtually everyone wants to trade places with them and to be their friend. They can associate with thugs, shoot themselves in the foot; torture dogs, cheat on their spouses, abuse their mates. Grammy winners run back to them, fans forgive them, franchises re-hire them. For some, they can do no wrong. Some of them can even get away with allegedly raping their dates.

Not so this week.

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell has made what will no doubt be considered by many fans to be a highly unpopular move: suspending two-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for six games, at a cost to the star player of more than $2.8 million in salary. After all…

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Read the entire commentary by Mr. Forman here: http://www.investigativevoice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3823:editorial&catid=25:the-project&Itemid=44

20100425 sdosm Good For Goodell IV Editorial Comment

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New York Times: Democrats’ Long-Held Seats Face G.O.P. Threat

2010 Election Ratings

Democrats’ Long-Held Seats Face G.O.P. Threat April 24, 2010

By JEFF ZELENY and ADAM NAGOURNEY 

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/us/politics/25campaign.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=print

ASHLAND, Wis. — Representative David R. Obey has won 21 straight races, easily prevailing through wars and economic crises that have spanned presidencies from Nixon’s to Obama’s. Yet the discontent with Washington surging through politics is now threatening not only his seat but also Democratic control of Congress.

Mr. Obey is one of nearly a dozen well-established House Democrats who are bracing for something they rarely face: serious competition. Their predicament is the latest sign of distress for their party and underlines why Republicans are confident of making big gains in November and perhaps even winning back the House.

The fight for the midterm elections is not confined to traditional battlegrounds, where Republicans and Democrats often swap seats every few cycles. In the Senate, Democrats are struggling to hold on to, among others, seats once held by President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Democrats are preparing to lose as many as 30 House seats — including a wave of first-term members — and Republicans have expanded their sights to places where political challenges seldom develop.

Read the entire piece By JEFF ZELENY and ADAM NAGOURNEY here:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/25/us/politics/25campaign.html?partner=rss&emc=rss&pagewanted=print

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The Herald-Mail: Tornado warning in effect

The Herald-Mail: Tornado warning in effect

Tornado warning in effect A tornado warning has been issued for south-central Washington County, west-central Frederick County, Md., northern Jefferson County and southern Berkeley County in West Virginia until 6:15 p.m., according to a National Weather Service spokeswoman. The warning area covers Shepherdstown, W.Va., and Martinsburg, W.Va., said Trina Heiser, a technician for the National Weather Service in Sterling, Va. Read more at Herald-Mail.com »

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WTTR part-time announcer waives hearing on Internet charges

Published April 20, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

A part-time radio sports announcer for WTTR Radio, in Westminster, last week waived his right to a preliminary hearing against charges of unlawful contact with a minor over the Internet.As a result of the April 16 filing, Bryan McLean, 44, of Hanover, Pa ... ...

 

Cell phone ban follows a long tradition of driving Miss Nanny

Published April 18, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... �� which often winds up as a laptop device —

 

Amedori to run for Maryland lieutenant governor

Published April 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Murphy today announced that former state delegate (R-District 5A) Carmen Amedori will join his ticket as his lieutenant governor running mate.In a press conference at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis on Thursday at 4:30 p ... ...

Westminster Tea Party steeped in voter discontent

Published April 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Billed as the Westminster Tax Day Tea Party, a gathering of some 300 people formed Thursday in the parking lot at Legends Café, on Route 140 in Westminster.The group presented a sea of American and Gadsden, “Don't Tread on Me,” flags, as well as protest and ... ...

 

DAYHOFF: Plenty of ways over the years to have a hot time in Westminster

Published April 11, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... not until the machine was greatly damaged." So you see, there's more than one way to have a hot time in the old town. When he is not out back working on his "log-rolling" technique,

 

Sykesville police recover stolen wheelchair

Published April 8, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle

... his car to his bed."Police did not release details of how the wheelchair was recovered, but said the case remains active. Anyone with information is asked to call 410-795-0757 or e-mail policeadmin@sykesville.net.— Charles Schelle and Kevin Dayhoff...

Patti Anne Battaglia, nationally known artist, teacher, 56

Published April 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness.  She was well known in the Carroll County art community for her unique jewelry, collages and printmaking; and  ... ...

 

Easter egg hunts, distillery raids signaled spring in county

Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... quot; So here's the history lesson for today: Chocolate bunnies also might wind up on your "hide," but are doubtless not as painful as buckshot. When he is not eating too much Easter candy, 

 

Strangers, celebrities offer to pay Marine family's court-ordered expenses

Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

People across the county — including Fox News cable host Bill O'Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by members of ... ...

 

Strangers, celebrities help pay expenses for family of fallen Marine

Published March 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

People across the county — including FOX News cable host Bill O’Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by ... ...

 

 

Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away

Published March 29, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

The mayor’s office and two council seats are up for grabs this coming May 3 when Mount Airy citizens go to the polls to select new leadership for the town.It was standing room only at the Mount Airy Board of Supervisors of Elections citizens’ meeting March ... ...

Palm Sunday blizzard was winter's final revenge in 1942

Published March 28, 2010 by Westminster Eagle

... as you read this column on Palm Sunday 2010, history has not repeated itself. If it has, you may find me spending Easter in Florida ... bonnet and all. When he is not delusional with spring fever, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com. ...

Pennsylvania attorney general says WTTR sports announcer exposed himself to agent

Published March 25, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Bryan McLean, a part-time sports announcer for WTTR Radio in Westminster, is facing charges of unlawful contact with a minor stemming from an allegation that he exposed himself to an undercover agent for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. ... ...

Maryland's 1864 Constitution: Alas, we hardly knew ya

Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

... rejected it on Feb. 26, 1870. It was finally ratified here on May 7, 1973. When he's not studying the second verse of "Maryland My Maryland," written in April 1861 by James Ryder Randall,

 

Shall we dance?

Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle

Rules include no swords or spurs on the dance floor, and courtesy toward both Blue and Gray revelers is as important as dance form. The third annual Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball will be held Saturday, March 27, transforming the gymnasium of the old ... ...

 

BB&T bank on East Main Street in Westminster robbed

Published March 16, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

The BB&T bank at 193 E. Main St. was the scene of a robbery Monday at approximately 2:20 p.m., say Westminster Police Department officials.At that time, a man entered the bank and passed a note to a bank teller announcing a robbery. Although the ... ...

 

Richard Dixon's son recalls a life of his father's firsts

Published March 14, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

... ; said Tim, "is a result of his Carroll County education." For more information about Tim Dixon's book, go to www.marylandsfirstblacktreasurer.com. When he is not reading Tim Dixon's book,

 

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

Published March 11, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

A bail review hearing for Anthony Troy Soligny, accused of attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2, was held Thursday. In the hearing in Carroll County District Court, visiting Judge Paula J. Brown, noted that Soligny is accused of a violent crime and ... ...

 

New Windsor man suspected in hammer attack returns to Maryland

Published March 10, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2.  He was arrested March 3 on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia and had ... ...

 

County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland

Published March 9, 2010 by Westminster Eagle

Maryland State Police said Monday that a Carroll County man who was arrested in Georgia on March 3 for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer the previous night will be brought back to Maryland today.Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of the unit-block of ... ...

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1. RADIO WAIVED — Westminster radio personality accused of Internet crime, waives preliminary hearing
(Top Stories/The Project)

PART-TIME SPORTS ANNOUNCER AMONG 6 CHARGED BY PA. A. G. AS BEING INTERNET PREDATOR By Kevin Dayhoff Westminster radio sports announcer Bryan Neal McLean, facing charges of unlawful contact with a minor, ...

2. NEWS FLASH — Three flown to Shock Trauma after Westminster accident
(Top Stories/The Project)

By Kevin Dayhoff Route 140 in Westminster was the scene of an accident Friday evening from which three individuals were flown by two Maryland State Police medevac helicopters to the University of Maryland's ...

3. PARTY ON — Former Gov. Ehrlich headlines Tax Day Tea Party in Westminster
(Top Stories/The Project)

OPPONENT NAMES EX-CARROLL COUNTY DELEGATE AS  RUNNING  MATE  FOR  GOP  PRIMARY  IN  SEPT. Murphy taps Amedori as No. 2 on long shot ticket By Kevin Dayhoff As Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s ...

4. NEWS FLASH! - Juveniles charged with theft of wheelchair in Sykesville
(Top Stories/The Project)

By Kevin Dayhoff SYKESVILLE — Two juveniles were arrested Tuesday for stealing a wheelchair from a Sykesville resident who is paralyzed from the chest down.  Sykesville Police Chief John Williams said ...

5. GRAND THEFT WHEELCHAIR! — Sykesville Police canvass area, looking for stolen chair with ‘QUICKIE’ lettered on the back
(Top Stories/The Project)

We have no suspects at this point —Sykesville Police Chief By Kevin Dayhoff Folks in the small town of Sykesville are shaking their heads in disbelief today (Monday) upon learning that over the weekend ...

6. NEWS BRIEF — Maryland's chief judge to be featured speaker at NAACP banquet in Carroll County
(Top Stories/The Project)

BELL BECAME FIRST BLACK TO BE NAMED STATE'S CHIEF APPEALS JUDGE IN 1996 By Kevin Dayhoff Robert M. Bell, long-serving chief judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, will be the keynote speaker at ...

7. FOOTING THE BILL — Cable news host to pay fallen Marine family's court costs
(Top Stories/The Project)

That is an outrage… I will pay Mr. Snyder’s obligation. —Bill O'Reilly, host of TV's 'The O'Reilly Factor' By Kevin Dayhoff Fox News' cable-TV host Bill O'Reilly has said he will pay the $16,500 ...

8. PATTI BATTAGLIA, R.I.P. — Nationally known artist and teacher, dies at 56
(Top Stories/The Project)

By Kevin Dayhoff Friends, family, loved ones, students, and fellow teachers crowded into Our Lady of Victory Church in Catonsville on Saturday to pay their last respects to Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, ...

9. NEWS FLASH — Man identified from last week’s auto fire in northern Baltimore County
(Top Stories/The Project)

By Kevin Dayhoff   Police have identified a body found last week in a burning car in the 4600 block of Black Rock Rd., in Upperco, in northern Baltimore County, near Hampstead in Carroll County. A ...

10. NEWS FLASH - Two dead in Carroll County murder-suicide
(Top Stories/The Project)

MAN ALLEGEDLY SHOOTS HIS WAY INTO EX-WIFE'S HOME, KILLS HER FIANCE THEN TURNS GUN ON SELF By Kevin Dayhoff (Hampstead, MD)  – Maryland State Police were called to the scene of an apparent murder-suicide ...

11. NEWS BRIEF — BB&T bank in Carroll County robbed
(Top Stories/The Project)

NO INJURIES REPORTED; SUSPECT FLEES WITH UNDISCLOSED AMOUNT OF LOOT By Kevin Dayhoff A BB&T Bank in Westminster (Carroll County) was the scene of a holdup Monday afternoon, Westminster Police reported ...

12. NEWS FLASH — Alleged hammer attacker denied bail
(Top Stories/The Project)

DEFENDANT EXPRESSES CONCERN FOR OWN SAFETY By Kevin Dayhoff Westminster — In a hearing held Thursday morning in Carroll County District Court, visiting Judge Paula J. Brown ordered Anthony Troy Soligny ...

13. NEWS FLASH — Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant is flown back to Maryland
(Gangs, Drugs and Crime/Gangs, Drugs and Crime)

... troopers on a State Police plane. There were no problems reported during transport.” Soligny remains behind bars in Westminster. —Kevin Dayhoff    ...

14. UPDATE — NABBED! Carroll Co. man accused in hammer attack to be extradited to Md.
(Gangs, Drugs and Crime/Gangs, Drugs and Crime)

By Kevin Dayhoff A Carroll County man, who was arrested on March 3 while on the run on Rte. I-85 outside Lavonia, Ga., will soon be returning to Maryland to face charges for allegedly assaulting his ...

15. NABBED! — Carroll Co. man arrested in Georgia after alleged hammer attack
(Gangs, Drugs and Crime/Gangs, Drugs and Crime)

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, 33, ...

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