Friday, December 03, 2010

Holiday art shop at 13 John Street in Westminster

December 1, 2010

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Dean Minnich: A few reasons why you'd fire a good employee

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2010

A few reasons why you'd fire a good employee

http://www.deanminnich.com/2010/12/few-reasons-why-youd-fire-good-employee.html

During the past week, the county has engaged in the process of letting a few good employees go, their contracts terminated with severance pay.

The natural questions is, why would commissioners on their way out the door fire people? Why not let the new commissioners assess the abilities of the employees, and decide whether to keep them or cut them loose? Is this a case of paying off political pals at taxpayer expense?

I had to consider the substance and the appearance of the situation before I was able to take action. I am satisfied that the best interests of both the public and the employees were served with the termination of their contracts. Why?

For starters, you can look up the county government web site and check out the video for Dec. 1 meeting. Close to the end, we discuss the merits of such an action, and bottom line is, it was why the contracts were offered in the first place, and it was time to wrap it up. It was the legal, ethical and honorable thing to do... http://www.deanminnich.com/2010/12/few-reasons-why-youd-fire-good-employee.html

All four played roles in current administration; new commissioners take office Dec. 6

By Kevin Dayhoff http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4975/breaking-horn-laxton-evans-ridgely-carroll-county-terminates-appointees/

Labels: Carroll County govt, People Minnich-Dean
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/12/dean-minnich-few-reasons-why-youd-fire.html
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December 3, 1948: Kiwanis Club Sponsoring Children's Xmas Party

Kiwanis Club Sponsoring Children's Xmas Party

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1948.

The weekly meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Westminster was held in the Charles Carroll Hotel last Tuesday evening. John A. Bankert, President, presided. The program was in the form of a quiz contest conducted by T. K. Harrison, a member of the Education Committee.

The local club is sponsoring a Children's' Christmas Party to be held in the Carroll Theater on Sunday, December 19th, 1948, at 4:30 o'clock, p.m. All children in the community are invited to attend.

However, presents will be distributed only to children holding invitations. The program under the Chairmanship of John L. Reifsnider III will include an invocation, movies, a Christmas recitation, presentation of Santa Claus, group singing and distributing of gifts.

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1948.

19481203 Kiwanis Club Sponsoring Childrens Xmas Party

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Kevin Dayhoff: Bob Ehrlich’s loss in MD has silver lining for MD GOP

Bob Ehrlich’s loss in MD has silver lining for MD GOP

http://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/bob-ehrlichs-loss-in-md-has-silver-lining-for-md-gop/

That is the contention of Kevin Dayhoff writing in The Tentacle today. Mr. Dayhoff’s good column titled “The Republican Farm Team” begins with a discussion of the successes achieved by Republicans in most states.

In the days following the November 2 state and national midterm elections, pundits have superficially opined at great length as to the depth and meaning of the phoenix-like resurgence of the Republican Party on the national level.

Beyond the media bright lights and glamour focused on the national contests, the number of Republicans voted into local and state offices lends us a better fundamental nuts and bolts gauge for the future of the GOP.

Read the stats on what was achieved. This is a good article to keep for future reference.

Dayhoff then tells us what he and others think went wrong in Maryland. Many believe it all boils down to putting all of one’s eggs in the ‘rock star’ basket—the rock star being Bob Ehrlich (in some peoples’ eyes!)…

http://potomacteapartyreport.wordpress.com/2010/12/01/bob-ehrlichs-loss-in-md-has-silver-lining-for-md-gop/

Posted by: acorcoran | December 1, 2010

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Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen early in the evening from the wash line of Mrs. John Pittinger about a week ago.

We were under the impression that thievery was entirely confined to booze the past year or two.

New Windsor - It is rumored that robbers have entered, or attempted to enter, several houses in town in the recent past, and that they visited the home of Erscie Benedict last Saturday night during the absence of the family, getting away with a supply of their butchering stuff, consisting of sausage, pudding, &c.

Should they continue on their rounds, it is hoped that may get all that is due them.

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

19201203 Union Bridge A pair of trousers was stolen

Labels: Carroll Co Dist Uniontown, Law Order

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/12/union-bridge-pair-of-trousers-was.html
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Thursday, December 02, 2010

“Peace” by Kevin Dayhoff June 30, 2010

“Peace” Kevin Dayhoff June 30, 2010

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2010/12/peace-by-kevin-dayhoff-june-30-2010.html

LABELS: DAYHOFF ART, DAYHOFF ART WORDS, DAYHOFF PHOTOS WORDS, PEACE

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/2075656651/peace-kevin-dayhoff-june-30

[20100630 Peace]

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The miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898

Haight Items—By request of persons who travel the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike, we call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of said road, especially through the property of Mr. B. F. Bennett, and near the residence of Mr. T. S. Clark.

Those two places are well-nigh impassible, and not only a disgrace to the community but also to the county.

It is rather late to mend roads we admit, at least with dirt, but surely stones enough can be gotten nearby to fill these monster mud holes, and at very little cost now, but if it is not done, and accidents occur at those places, which will be unavoidable, this county will have to pay damages.

We doubt if there has been for years a place on any road in the county in such a miserable condition. We hope the attention of the Commissioners will be called to this matter and the road mended at once.

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898.

[18981203 miserable condition of road from Oakland Mills to Liberty pike]

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T-SHIRT PRINTED WITH THE 4TH AMENDMENT IN METALLIC INK

T-SHIRT PRINTED WITH THE 4TH AMENDMENT IN METALLIC INK
They won't find anything except for a challenge to their unwarranted searches.
http://cargocollective.com/4thamendment#802869/Metallic-Ink-Printed-T-Shirt
The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, meant to prevent unwarranted search and seizure, is readable on TSA body scanners.

Regular Tee S,M,L,XL SOLD OUT Taking Pre-Orders HERE
Baby Tee S,M,L SOLD OUT Taking Pre-Orders HERE

http://cargocollective.com/4thamendment#802869/Metallic-Ink-Printed-T-Shirt

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Tom Zirpoli: Interactions help teach diversity

article_11839ba6-fc8c-11df-ac15-001cc4c03286.html

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Baltimore Schools, a Mission for Andres Alonso

A Mission to Transform Baltimore’s Beaten Schools

Baltimore Schools, a Mission for Andres Alonso

BALTIMORE — For years, this city had one of the worst school systems in the country. Fewer than half its students graduated, enrollment had fallen precipitously and proficiency levels were far below the national average.

Monica Lopossay for The New York Times: At Green Street Academy, Sandra Meekins, a special education teacher, tries to engage her students with boisterous discussions.

Article by By SABRINA TAVERNISE Published: December 1, 2010 http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/education/02baltimore.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

In 2007, the school board hired Andres Alonso, a Cuban immigrant with a Harvard degree and strong views on how to change things. In three years, he pushed through a sweeping reorganization of the school system, closing failing schools, slashing the central office staff by a third and replacing three-quarters of all school principals... http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/02/education/02baltimore.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all

Related:
A succesfull experience
By jorge
A Mission to Transform. Baltimore's Beaten Schools. Monica Lopossay for The New York Times. At Green Street Academy, Sandra Meekins, a special education teacher , tries to engage her students with boisterous discussions. ...
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Donnamarie Needle - Mt. Airy: THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION?

THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION? http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/318/stir_it_up/editorial/2010/12/02/the_right_plan_for_the_future_or_a_knee_jerk_reaction

2 DECEMBER, 2010
7 HOURS, 12 MINUTES AGO
MOJO: DONNAMARIE NEEDLE

MOJO: DONNAMARIE NEEDLE

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Mt. Airy Town Council will render its decision on the controversial I-70 annexation request.

Mt. Airy is no stranger to annexation controversy. However, this time it appears the tables are turned. For the most part, those who have always fought against annexation, support the I-70 annexation. Those who have been proponents of annexations in the past are extremely skeptical and are still waiting for answers to their concerns.

According to the Carroll County Times, the rezoning of a 600-acre area south of I-70 for business and industrial purposes was part of a draft comprehensive plan also known as Pathways to Carroll’s Future Landscape... http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/318/stir_it_up/editorial/2010/12/02/the_right_plan_for_the_future_or_a_knee_jerk_reaction

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While you’re here!

A friend's church is competing for a new green roof for a new center they are building... You can help by clicking on this link: http://greenroofgiveaway.com/2010/11/while-youre-here/

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Wednesday, December 01, 2010

The Republican Farm Team

December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Writing for the Oregon Statesman, my Capitolbeat reporters’ association colleague, Peter Wong, called the November midterm elections a political hurricane when he recently reported on a presentation by Tim Storey, a senior fellow with the National Conference of State Legislatures...

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Besides, I have never been a fan of the “great person” theory of history.

In Ms. Bykowicz’ article she quotes Mr. Murphy to wisely note: “We turned a pretty good election into a defeat,” Murphy said, describing how Ehrlich's loss overshadowed the local gains. “It's our own fault. We focused all our attention like a laser on one person, one position. And we've got to stop doing that.”

In Carroll and Frederick counties, Republican leadership appears to be much more public policy fundamentals-driven than that of the cult of personality.

According to Ms. Bykowicz, “When … officials are sworn in next month, 15 of the state's 23 counties will be run at the local level by Republicans. Nine of those won't have a single Democrat in their governing body – a phenomenon Republican blogger Richard Cross described as ‘Maryland's red underbelly.’ ”

Or what I refer to as the Republican farm team.

However, to paraphrase my McDaniel College political science professor, Dr. Herb Smith, “Now comes the hard part – governing.”

... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

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