Dayhoff Soundtrack

Friday, July 09, 2010

It was once a proud town.

Westminster, MD

July 2, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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LABELS: DAYHOFF ART, DAYHOFF ART POLITICAL, DAYHOFF ART WESTMINSTER,WESTMINSTER BUSINESSES, WESTMINSTER FILE MAIN ST

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Carroll County Times: Westminster MD’s Disregard for open government

Disregard for open government

Friday, July 9, 2010 1:00 am

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/article_71eb2fb2-8aa5-11df-975e-001cc4c002e0.html

Editorial

Westminster government's slow reaction to a Times Public Information Act request for the city's general ledger, and the city's general disregard for open government, is not only a violation of state law, it raises some troubling questions about how things are being run at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane.

On June 3, the Carroll County Times sent a PIA request to Westminster City Administrator Marge Wolf, the city's custodian of records, Mayor Kevin Utz and City Attorney Elissa Levan for its general ledger, an accounting document that lists every account a government maintains and each transaction that occurred under each account.

The Maryland Public Information Act requires the custodian of records grant or deny a request within 30 days, and if the request is denied, provide a reason why. The law also says the records must be produced, if the request is approved, within 30 days.

… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/article_71eb2fb2-8aa5-11df-975e-001cc4c002e0.html

20100709 CCTed Disregard for open government

Carroll County Times: Westminster MD’s Disregard for open government http://tinyurl.com/2ey89z8

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/07/carroll-county-times-westminster-mds.html http://tinyurl.com/2ey89z8

LABELS: NEWSPAPERS CARROLL COUNTY TIMES, PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT,WESTMINSTER GOVT, WESTMINSTER GOVT OPEN TRANSPARENT

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Pam Zappardino - In the Arts: Artists find treasure in trash at recyclables exhibit

In the Arts: Artists find treasure in trash at recyclables exhibit

June 18, 2010 photo by Lyndi McNulty

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/entertainment/art/article_5e1d9cd0-7985-11df-982a-001cc4c03286.html

"Rejected to Perfected: Fine Art from Recyclables" currently at the Carroll Arts Center's Tevis Gallery in Westminster.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 By Pam Zappardino, In the Arts http://tinyurl.com/2e2lb37

To paraphrase the old proverb, one person's trash is another person's treasure.

Or art, as the case may be.

You'll often see artists who work with "found objects" walking along with their eyes down, constantly scanning the ground for good stuff. If you're startled by a pair of wiggling feet sticking out of a construction dumpster, there's a good chance they belong to an artist who just couldn't resist the bits of molding, fixtures, cornices, plaster, decorative metal and more that just might find their way into the next creation.

Those feet could belong to any of the fourteen artists showing their work in "Rejected to Perfected: Fine Art from Recyclables" currently in the Tevis Gallery at the Carroll Arts Center. They have found uses for things most of us would call useless.

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If you look really hard, you might just find a kitchen sink in one of Kevin Dayhoff's 3-D works. Everything else is certainly there. "Clock Radio," made from found objects and scraps of this and that, is a literal take on its name. An old light bulb, clock and transistor radio are juxtaposed at angles, its black cases contrasted with swaths of metal bands painted white and gold.

More: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/entertainment/art/article_5e1d9cd0-7985-11df-982a-001cc4c03286.html

"Rejected to Perfected" will give you a fresh perspective on art - and on your local dumpster.

IF YOU GO

What: “Rejected to Perfected: Fine Art From Recyclables”

When: Exhibit is open through Aug. 6. A meet-the-artists exhibit is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18

Where: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster

Admission: Free

Information: www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org

Pam Zappardino teaches photography and art appreciation.

20100617 CCT Zap Artists find treasure in trash at recyclables exhibit

For more information, click on http://tinyurl.com/2bu5h6t

Labels: Art Carroll Arts Center, Dayhoff Art show, Dayhoff Art Shows CCAC, Dayhoff Art Shows CCAC 20100618

Sponsor: The Maryland Sustainable Living Fair

Where: The Carroll Art Center, 91 West Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157 View Google Map

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July 8, 2010 Joe Getty for Senate 2010: Highlights from the Manchester VFD Carnival Parade

Highlights from the Manchester VFD Carnival Parade

Getty for Senate 2010

July 8, 2010

Dear Kevin,

Thank you to our supporters for a great response at the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department's annual parade last night.

Bumper stickers were almost as popular as the patriotic Tootsie Rolls that we threw to the crowd. We distributed over 200 bumper stickers for both the Ehrlich for Governor and Getty for Senate campaigns.

A short video of the Getty for Senate volunteers as we passed by the parade reviewing stand is posted on our Getty for Senate Facebook page and Youtube site. Just hit the "Quick Links" below.

We have also uploaded still photographs from the parade on our Getty for Senate Facebook page.

Please feel free to join us at the following upcoming events:

July 8 Fireworks Night at the Manchester VFD Carnival

July 9 Visit the Getty for Senate Booth at the Manchester VFD Carnival

July 10 5 to 7 p.m. - Carroll County Sportsmen's Association Basket Bingo

8 to 9 p.m. - "Dunk the Candidate" at the North Carroll Swim Team

Dunking Booth, Manchester VFD Carnival

Parade Photo Approaching Reviewing Stand

Approaching the Parade Reviewing Stand at the Manchester VFD Annual Parade

Quick Links

Getty for Senate GETTY2010 WEBSITE

Getty for Senate on FACEBOOK

Getty for Senate on YOUTUBE

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CARROLL CO DIST MANCHESTER, ELECTIONS 2010, ELECTIONS 2010 CARROLL CO, ELECTIONS 2010 CARROLL CO MD SENATE, FIRE CC DEPTS 04 MANCHESTER, PEOPLE GETTY-JOE GETTY

LABELS: ELECTIONS 2010, ELECTIONS 2010 CARROLL CO, ELECTIONS 2010 CARROLL CO MD SENATE, PEOPLE GETTY-JOE GETTY

Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: July 8, 2010 Joe Getty for Senate 2010 ... Jul 09, 2010 A short video of the Getty for Senate volunteers as we passed by the parade reviewing stand is posted on our Getty for Senate Facebook page and Youtube site. Just hit the "Quick Links" below. We have also uploaded still photographs from ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Joe Getty Happy 4th of July message Jul 04, 2010 A highlight of this year's commemoration was a historical speech by Abraham Lincoln as portrayed by actor Jim Getty. Since the mid-1970s, Getty has portrayed our 16th President in a one-person show titled "A Visit with Mr. Lincoln. ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

EVENTS - Joe Getty for State Senate District 5 May 03, 2010 Taneytown Republican Women's Club: Joe Getty will be the speaker at the May meeting of the Taneytown Republican Women's Club. The topic of his presentation will be "Republican Challenges and Opportunities in the 2010 Election. ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Maryland State Sen. Larry Haines, R-5th District will not seek a ... Apr 26, 2010 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. ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Digest of 2009 Explore Carroll stories by Kevin Dayhoff Jan 11, 2010 Published February 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... historian Joe Getty once said about the history of Carroll County. He said it's the study of the ordinary lives of ordinary people ... all of which is extraordinary. ...http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

February 2010 Soundtrack Digest Mar 01, 2010 Update: Historian Joe Getty says: “could be the "Palm Sunday Snowstorm" of 1942. My Northern News article this week mentions it: "An unusual storm known as the “Palm Sunday Snowstorm... See More” hit Carroll County on March 29-30, 1942. ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

The Westminster Main Street Mile, an annual Westminster rite of ... Apr 16, 2010 The race has turned into an annual affair for the family of former Maryland State Delegate JoeGetty. This year's race occurred on Getty's birthday, which had nothing to do with the fact that he did not run this year due to an injury. ...http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

“The Great Arctic Outbreak: The Blizzard of 1899" Mar 01, 2010 The blustery northwest wind pushed the snow into drifts of 8 to 12 feet," according to both local historian Joe Getty and the newspaper account. To add to the misery, temperatures were in the record-setting sub-zero range; from 12 below ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Carroll County's Legacy in Presidential Politics by Joe Getty Nov 02, 2008 Carroll County's Legacy in Presidential Politics by (c) Joe Getty. October 30, 2008 I am always amazed at how the Baltimore region media wrongly stereotypes Carroll County as some unsophisticated poor “country cousin” that is always ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

upcoming calendar dates Nov 01, 2008 joe getty reminds us of some upcoming events for our calendars: tuesday, november 4. general election day volunteer poll workers at carroll county precincts rides to the polls coordinated through headquarters (410-871-1871) ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

colleagues praise former sen. charles smelser by beth ward, Feb 01, 2009 manchester resident joe getty, a former delegate, said his father graduated from new windsor high school with smelser in 1937. […] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Recent Explore Carroll columns by Kevin Dayhoff Mar 24, 2009 historian Joe Getty once said about the history of Carroll County. He said it's the study of the ordinary lives of ordinary people ... all of which is extraordinary… 20090322 Recent Explore Carroll columns by Kevin Dayhoff ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20080518 Sunday Carroll Eagle running chron as of May 18 2008 May 21, 2008 I have no recollection of any such parades, but local historian Joe Getty noted in an article he wrote a number of years ago for the Historical Society of Carroll County that, "Easter Monday parades were held in Westminster in 1884, ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20070110 Westminster Eagle Dayhoff Archives Jan 10, 2007 In summer of 1863, Westminster felt additional heat from Getty 08/10/05 - By Kevin Dayhoff. In the Historical Society of Carroll County publication, "Carroll Record Histories of Northwestern Carroll County Communities," Dr. Theodore E. ...

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20070820 News Clips Aug 21, 2007 Getty, who was a policy director for former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., also attended Thursday's meeting. Governor Says Workforce, Sustainability, Security ar e Key Themes for Maryland http://somd.com/news/headlines/2007/6279.shtml ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20071226 A Tribute to former Carroll County Delegate Richard C ... Dec 27, 2007 I will always remember him as thoughtful and friendly; qualities that former Delegate Joe Gettyechoed in a recent conversation. Former Delegate Getty said that Delegate Matthews was a family friend. He noted that Delegate Matthews was ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20060802 KDDC Roche Rabbit Barn Dedication pictures Aug 02, 2006 Roche, Carroll County Commissioner Dean Minnich and Jim Woods presented remarks and JoeGetty delivered a gubernatorial proclamation on behalf of Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, who was unable to attend the event. ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20061201 Zimmer changes stance on personal assistants picks one Dec 02, 2006 Zimmer tapped Amanda Boyd Miller, an assistant to Joseph Getty, policy director for Gov. Robert Ehrlich, for a 40-hour position with a yearly salary of $43306. […] Tim Feeser, Gouge's assistant, works an additional 10 hours a week on ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20060802 KDDC Joe and the Big Rabbit Aug 02, 2006 At the Roche Rabbit Barn dedication last Sunday, after Joe Getty spoke for several minutes and delivered a proclamation from Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, this candid moment was captured in which it would appear that Mr. Joe Getty is talking ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20060820 KDDC Senator Sharon Hornberger Aug 20, 2006 This is a point that then-Delegate Joe Getty remembers well. He served in the Maryland General Assembly with both Senators Beck and Hornberger and he recently observed that “many people don't realize how important a legislative ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20080110 Smigiel v Franchot C-07-49648 (Summary Judgment) Text Jan 10, 2008 [6] Mason's Manual of Legislative Procedure at 10 (2000); see, eg, Getty v. Board of Elections, 399 Md. 710 (2007). [7] The constitutional requirement in question before this Court, is Article III, §25 of the Maryland State Constitution ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

20061213 CC 1995 Miss 4-H takes on another leadership position Dec 15, 2006 Miller previously served the state as a special assistant on policy to Joe Getty, who served on Gov. Robert Ehrlich's staff. But when the election brought a changing of the guard in both Annapolis and Carroll County, a new opportunity ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

God Bless Our Military, Published in the Northern News, January 7 ... Jan 11, 2010 By Joe Getty In mid-December, cars entering Manchester were greeted by a large plywood sign with the bold inscription: “GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY.” Lit with Christmas lights and flanked by American flags, the sign was positioned at a ... http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Thursday, July 08, 2010

Haddad to step down as Carroll County Chamber of Commerce president

Rich Haddad to step down as Carroll County Chamber of Commerce president http://tinyurl.com/28xlyws

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/338905.html

He will take his place in a long history of business leaders with the chamber.

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/07/haddad-to-step-down-as-carroll-county.html

July 7, 2010

By Kevin Dayhoff

The president of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Richard Haddad, 68, has announced that he will be stepping down from his post.

Haddad, who has held the reins of the chamber since he was hired on February 27, 2006, is looking forward to transitioning into retirement after a long career in management, according to a release from the local business umbrella organization early Wednesday morning.

“Haddad, and his wife, Valorie, are in the process of selling their home and moving to something smaller now that their five children are grown,” observed the announcement.

The Haddad’s “plan to remain in Carroll County. The ‘downsizing’ is a step toward retirement for Haddad, but he expects that he will continue working in some capacity, possibly on a contract basis, for some 12 to 18 months after leaving the chamber.”

In his retirement announcement Haddad noted, “I can honestly say, that in my entire career I’ve never enjoyed a job as much as I’ve enjoyed being chamber president. The chamber is a great organization with a great staff, it operates in a great community, and I’m proud to have been a part of its history.”

The local chamber has had a long and storied history in its role in promoting local businesses.

The roots of the present-day chamber date back to the first meeting of the “Westminster Chamber of Commerce” on Wednesday, July 23, 1924. The Westminster Chamber of Commerce became the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 1, 1973.

An old newspaper clipping on July 25, 1924 documents that T. W. Mather Jr., Charles W. Klee and C. Edgar Nusbaum called a meeting of "75 citizens" at the Westminster Fire Hall on Wednesday afternoon, July 23, 1924: “to consider and hear the views of the business men as to the advisability of forming a Chamber of Commerce for this city.”

According to a history of the chamber written by Diana Scott, the chamber did, at one time, maintain an office in Westminster City Hall.

The original Westminster chamber was formed 26 years after another business organization in Westminster, called the "Retailers' Association of Westminster, Maryland," formed on April 6, 1898 "for the purpose of the development and growth of the city and for mutual protection" against the railroad. Of note, though, is the fact that members of the "Merchants and Manufacturers Association" were invited. Apparently this association pre-dated the Retailers' Association.

It was four years ago that Haddad joined the ranks of the distinguished men and women who have promoted the business interests of Carroll County. In 1924, the officers included a who’s who of local business owners and business leaders.

Officers elected in 1924 were: C. Edgar Nusbaum, president; Miller Richardson, vice president; and executive committee members Joseph Mathias, Carroll Albaugh, D. S. Gehr, W. H. Davis, William N. Keefer, Joseph E. Hunter and T. W. Mather Jr.

Today the chamber represents over 650 businesses and organizations to serve as a catalyst to foster the business environment of Carroll County.

Haddad, who is originally from Brooklyn, New York, first came to Maryland in 1971. He worked in the 1960s as the Equal Employment Opportunity program director for CitiBank in New York.

In Maryland, he first lived in Howard County before moving to Carroll County about 14-years ago. Once he arrived in Carroll County, he became a member of the local chamber and served as a volunteer in a number of capacities including its business and education committee, and a brief tenure on the board of directors.

In 2006, the “combination of his executive management experience and his volunteer work for several Maryland chambers including the Carroll County chamber was attractive to the board,” noted the release.

Haddad, whose particular field of management expertise is human resources, “counts as among his major accomplishments at the Chamber, the establishment of the chamber’s human resources committee, which provides HR programming and services to the small business community.

“The Carroll County Chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management, which grew out of the chamber’s HR committee and collaborates with it, focuses on the professional development of HR practitioners and managers in the county.

Haddad also cites “an upgrading of the chamber website to offer features such as online event registration and payment, and a strengthening of the Leadership Carroll program as among his major contributions during his tenure as president.

“The chamber partners with Carroll Community College in offering the Leadership Carroll program. The program now has over 300 alumni.”

“We’re going to miss Rich,” said Nancy Lynch, owner of My Personal Chef and chair of the chamber’s board of directors, in the retirement announcement.

“We were prepared for this announcement and we certainly wish him the best of luck,” said Lynch who added that a search for a new President would begin shortly.

Haddad will not be leaving the chamber for two to three months, and is expected to work with the board in the search for his successor. “I want to do whatever I can,” he said, “to ensure a smooth transition.”

Since the chamber’s board of directors have been aware of Haddad’s plans to step down for some time, preparations are underway to find a new president.

Haddad to step down as Carroll County Chamber of Commerce president

Jul 08, 2010

Haddad, who has held the reins of the chamber since he was hired on February 27, 2006, is looking forward to transitioning into retirement after a long career in management, according to a release from the local business umbrella ...

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20060306 richard haddad named new leader of carroll co. chamber

Mar 11, 2006

i had the pleasure of working with mr. haddad when i was the mayor of westminster and many of us are expecting great things from him taking over the reins of this venerable organizations of business and community leaders. ...

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20070110 Richard Haddad and former Chamber presidents

Jan 11, 2007

Richard Haddad and former Chamber presidents Mr. Haddad and former Chamber presidents and chairmen 1932 through 2006 Carroll County Chamber of Commerce former presidents and chairs 1932 through 2006 Posted January 10th, 2007 ...

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Kevin Dayhoff - Soundtrack: White House vs FOX News survey on NPR

Oct 30, 2009

Hat Tip: Rich Haddad Help spread the word. Mr. Haddad wrote: This is fun. The objective, open-minded National Public Radio is doing a survey on how much support the White House has in its attacks on Fox News.

whitson is top firefighter for westminster maryland

Feb 24, 2009

the following appointed officers also took office in january 2009: fire suppression officers are lieutenants william brehm, james starry, james falise jr, jon haddad and josh evans; and ems lieutenants are gilbert roper, matthew crise, ...

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20070103 Carroll County State of the county address next Thursday

Jan 05, 2007

“Each commissioner gives a talk on where they see the county today, where it's going, and then there is a question-and-answer section,” said Richard Haddad, president of the chamber, which has been hosting the addresses for at least ...

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LABELS: BUS CARROLL CO CHAMBER COMMERCE, DAYHOFF WRITING ESSAYS,HISTORY WESTMINSTER, WRITING ESSAYS BUSINESS

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Anchorage Daily News: Court axes bid to restore drill moratorium

Court axes bid to restore drill moratorium

A federal appeals court today rejected the federal government's effort to restore an offshore deepwater drilling moratorium, opening the door to resumed drilling in the Gulf while the legal fight continues.

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Newsweek: Women Will Rule the World

Women Will Rule the World

Men were the main victims of the recession. The recovery will be female.

http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/06/women-will-rule-the-world.html

Reuben Singh / Reuben Singh

Rajni Bector, 67, a food specialist and one of the first female entrepreneurs in Ludhiana, Punjab India.

When historians write about the great recession of 2007–08, they may very well have a new name for it: the Mancession. It’s a term already being bandied about in the popular media as business writers chronicle the sad tales of the main victims of the recession: men. They were disproportionately represented in the industries hit hardest during the downturn, including financial services, manufacturing, and construction, and their higher salaries often put them first in the line of fire. Men are the victims of two thirds of the 11 million jobs lost since the recession began in 2007; in August 2009, when U.S. male unemployment stood at 11 percent (versus 8.3 for women), it was the largest unemployment gender gap in the postwar era. Those numbers have improved, a bit—new unemployment figures show men at 9.9 percent and women at 7.8—but not enough to stop Larry Summers, the president’s top economic adviser, from speculating recently, that “when the economy recovers, five years from now, one in six men who are 25 to 54 will not be working.”

Robert Nickelsberg / Getty Images
Click to view a gallery of secure jobs for the next decade.

If they are lucky, they’ll have wives who can take care of them. American women are already the breadwinners or co-breadwinners in two thirds of American households; in the European Union, women filled 75 percent of the 8 million new jobs created since 2000... http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/06/women-will-rule-the-world.html

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Bryan Sears: VERDICT: Koontz found guilty, and responsible, in murder of Glen Arm man

VERDICT: Koontz found guilty, and responsible, in murder of Glen Arm man

Jury rejects plea of mental incapacity

By Bryan P. Sears, bsears@patuxent.com

Posted 7/08/10

A jury has found Mary Koontz guilty of first-degree murder in the June 19, 2009, shooting death of her estranged husband Ron Koontz.

Koontz, 60, was also found criminally responsible in the jury’s verdict, announced Thursday afternoon.

Koontz was also found guilty of the attempted first-degree murder the of her then 16-year-old daughter, Kelsey.

Thursday's verdict came after 15 hours of deliberation that began Tuesday in a trial that has taken about two weeks.

It was on June 19, 2009... http://www.explorebaltimorecounty.com/news/107399/Koontz-murder-guilty-Towson-Glen-Arm-jury/

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