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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Hearing on Carroll County's English language bill set for Oct. 30

October 20, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-newsbriefs-1021-20121020,0,1472763.story

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners 59th Brd,Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Diversity, Diversity Hispanic, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), English only

The Board of County Commissioners will hold its public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30, regarding the proposal to designate English as the official language of Carroll County.

The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at the New Windsor Community Building, Community Meeting Room, 1100 Green Valley Road, New Windsor.

This ordinance, if passed, would recognize English as the language in which all official county business will be conducted.

The ordinance, as proposed, can be read HERE

For commentary on the proposed ordinance, from an historic point of view, by Kevin Dayhoff, go to: Eagle Archive: Strictly speaking, Carroll's predominant language was once German by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/8hvbfy2

Press 1 for German http://tinyurl.com/8hvbfy2 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/10/eagle-archive-strictly-speaking.html

By Kevin Dayhoff October 20, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1021-20121020,0,7714126.story

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Diversity, Diversity Hispanic, English only

In October 1833, in the area we now know as Carroll County, a vote was taken as to whether or not we should form a new county in Maryland from portions of Baltimore and Frederick counties.

A bill authorizing the vote passed the General Assembly on March 2, 1833, according to "Carroll County Maryland, A History 1837-1976," by Nancy Warner, and "Advocates of the new county sprang into action" to help promote the vote.

They formed committees to write pamphlets containing arguments advocating a vote in favor of a new county. Several of my ancestors, the Warfields were members of this committee.

Some of the pamphlets were even printed in English — a special consideration, since the predominant language in Carroll County at the time was German.

Anecdotal accounts indicate that German was the predominant language in Carroll up to around the time of the Civil War, especially in the northern and western portions of the county… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1021-20121020,0,7714126.story

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From my undisclosed location, LOL, I’d like to say, thanks so much for the feedback.

Ya know, I'll bet you may also like "Celebrate Eat More Chicken ‘Buy-cott’ Day” Kevin E. Dayhoff August 1, 2012 http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5261 It got national attention. …

Most young conservatives do not give a rat’s behind about the “English only” or the gay marriage thing. Those who were born between 1981 and 1999, the Millennials, [http://www.reporternews.com/news/2012/oct/14/dale-mcfeatters-millennials-the-cheapest/?partner=RSS] are now living at home with their parents after being away for years at college.

They are facing unsustainably high education debt, with the economy in turmoil, high unemployment, a dismal economic future and diminished prospects for the American dream of owning a home. The Millennials are collectively and totally bewildered by the prurient preoccupation of older Republicans in who people sleep with and what language they speak… in the face of an economic Armageddon…

Thanks again for reading the column and Explore Carroll.

As always, your thoughtful consideration is appreciated regardless of the outcome on any particular issue. Whether we agree or disagree, always find my door open for friendly civil and constructive dialogue.

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1021-20121020,0,7714126.story

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/10/rising-number-of-latinos-spurs-english.html

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Carroll County government website:

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/default.asp

http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/attorney/ordinance/#New.asp

Proposed Ordinance: English as the Official Language of Carroll County
Proposed Ordinance No. 2012-__ Notice of Public Hearing

Public Hearing: Tuesday, October 30, 2012, 7:00 p.m., New Windsor Community Building, Community Meeting Room, 1100 Green Valley Road, New Windsor

Although the idea for such an ordinance in Carroll County has been discussed since last winter or earlier; the proposal [20120927 CC Draft Ord English as the official language,] was introduced by the board of commissioners on Thursday, Sept. 27: http://ccgovernment.carr.org/ccg/attorney/ordinance/2012-Ordinance-English.pdf

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English for Speakers of Other Languages

Carroll Community College: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Adult Education Program Now Administered by Carroll http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2007/07/carroll-community-college-english-for.html July 19, 2007 http://www.carrollcc.edu/about/news/release/174

www.carrollcc.edu/esol

http://www.carrollcc.edu/courses/noncredit/adult_ed/esol.asp

http://www.carrollcc.edu/about/news/release/174

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http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/opinion-talk/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1017-20121010,0,160695.story

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/bs-md-ca-english-official-20120925,0,3449258.story

Rising number of Latinos spurs English language debate in Carroll County -

Hispanic population, though still relatively small, has more than tripled since 2000 By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun October 6, 2012

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/bs-md-ca-latinos-in-carroll-20121006,0,4715149,full.story

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md-frederick-language-english-0222,0,1492663.story

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-english-only-20120311,0,1560297.story

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-ar-english-20120205,0,504752.story

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Rising number of Latinos spurs English language debate in Carroll County By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun

Rising number of Latinos spurs English language debate in Carroll County -

Hispanic population, though still relatively small, has more than tripled since 2000 By Julie Scharper, The Baltimore Sun October 6, 2012

Adrian Barrera leads a crew of migrant farm workers from Mexico who pick apples at Baugher Farms. The migrants work on the farm for 8 months out of the year, then move on to work somewhere else or return to their native country until the next growing season. (Barbara Haddock Taylor, The Baltimore Sun / October 6, 2012)

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/bs-md-ca-latinos-in-carroll-20121006,0,4715149,full.story

Amid the quaint brick storefronts of Westminster's Main Street, Lily's Mexican Market sells Virgin of Guadalupe statues, sacks of dried beans and paddle-shaped cactus leaves. A mile away, the aisles of Las Palmeras grocery store are stocked with Salvadoran cheeses and pastries. A nearby Catholic church draws more than 200 people to a Spanish Mass each Sunday.

Mexican and Central American immigrants have flocked to Carroll County over the past decade, drawn by pastures and orchards that remind them of the rural villages in which they were raised. Some followed family members here; others sought to live among those who share their traditional values. Many say they felt welcome here, at least until a commissioner began a push to make English the county's official language… http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/bs-md-ca-latinos-in-carroll-20121006,0,4715149,full.story

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Hearing on county's English language bill set for Oct. 30

October 20, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-newsbriefs-1021-20121020,0,1472763.story

The Board of County Commissioners will hold its public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30, regarding the proposal to designate English as the official language of Carroll County.

The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. at the New Windsor Community Building, Community Meeting Room, 1100 Green Valley Road, New Windsor.

This ordinance, if passed, would recognize English as the language in which all official county business will be conducted.

The ordinance, as proposed, can be read HERE

Press 1 for German http://tinyurl.com/8hvbfy2 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/10/eagle-archive-strictly-speaking.html

By Kevin Dayhoff October 20, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1021-20121020,0,7714126.story

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Diversity, Diversity Hispanic, English only

In October 1833, in the area we now know as Carroll County, a vote was taken as to whether or not we should form a new county in Maryland from portions of Baltimore and Frederick counties.

They formed committees to write pamphlets containing arguments advocating a vote in favor of a new county. Several of my ancestors, the Warfields were members of this committee.

Some of the pamphlets were even printed in English — a special consideration, since the predominant language in Carroll County at the time was German.

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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Eagle Archive: Strictly speaking, Carroll's predominant language was once German

Eagle Archive: Strictly speaking, Carroll's predominant language was once German

Press 1 for German

By Kevin Dayhoff October 20, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-1021-20121020,0,7714126.story

Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Diversity, Diversity Hispanic, English only

In October 1833, in the area we now know as Carroll County, a vote was taken as to whether or not we should form a new county in Maryland from portions of Baltimore and Frederick counties.

They formed committees to write pamphlets containing arguments advocating a vote in favor of a new county. Several of my ancestors, the Warfields were members of this committee.

Some of the pamphlets were even printed in English — a special consideration, since the predominant language in Carroll County at the time was German.

Friday, October 19, 2012

Uncle Kevin and all his friends real and imaginary say thx 4 the Bustelo coffee

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Kevin Dayhoff The Tentacle Dialogue on the Presidential Election

October 10, 2012

Dialogue on the Presidential Election Elections 2012, Elections 2012 presidential, Politics debates

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41 Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5389

Recently, political science professor Dr. Herb Smith, the McDaniel College director of government relations, brought together a distinguished panel at the college in Westminster for a local “Dialogue on the Presidential Election.”

Just as early voting has begun in many states, and the date of the traditional fall general election is within weeks, now is the time that our country turns to the podium and stage for the debate edition of presidential reality theatre.

Many have been surprised that the Republican presidential challenger, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, did as well as he did during the first presidential debate in Denver on October 3.

Writing for The Slatest, Josh Voorhees penned on Monday, “Was Romney's Debate Win the Most Convincing in History? It Looks That Way.” According to Mr. Voorhees, “Gallup's latest survey shows just how overwhelmingly the American public thought Mr. Romney bested President Obama onstage in Denver last Wednesday: 72 percent of debate watchers gave the win to the GOP challenger with only 20 percent seeing the president as the winner. That 52-point gap was the largest the polling outfit has ever seen, topping even Bill Clinton's 42-point margin over George H. W. Bush in 1992…”

For those who missed the debate, it is also a great read. The transcript of “President Obama and Mitt Romney’s remarks at the first presidential debate …,” has been published by The Washington Post.

For a concise and insightful commentary on the debate by TheTentacle.com writer, former Maryland State Del. Rick Weldon, read, “A Slam-Dunk Election Snapshot.” “Employing language familiar to basketball fans, the first presidential debate of the 2012 election cycle resulted in a slam dunk for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,” says Delegate Weldon… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5389

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Ben Geman The Hill Debate prep for round two going great

Obama: Debate prep for round two ‘going great’

By Ben Geman The Hill - 10/14/12 http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/261949-obama-debate-prep-is-going-great

President Obama on Sunday said his preparation for the next debate with GOP challenger Mitt Romney is proceeding nicely.

“It is going great” Obama told a reporter after he brought pizza to workers at a Williamsburg, Va. campaign office, according to a pool report.

Obama arrived at a resort in Williamsburg Saturday afternoon for three days of debate preparation as the campaign seeks to prevent another sub-par showing against Romney.

Obama was widely seen as losing badly in his Oct. 3 debate against Mitt Romney, a battle that preceded a boost in Romney’s poll numbers.

But campaign advisers said viewers should expect a more aggressive, energetic performance from the president when Obama and Romney meet for their second debate Tuesday in Hempstead, New York… http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/261949-obama-debate-prep-is-going-great

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

I found the answer to question 4 in the Carroll Co corn maze at www.ccag.biz

Deep in the middle of the Carroll County Corn Maze proceeds to benefit CC Ag Ctr

One of the image rubbing posts in the www.ccag.biz corn maze

Doing the 150th Civil War design rubbings at the www.ccag.biz corn maze

Hayrides at the Carroll County Ag Center www.ccag.biz Corn Maze

Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St Westminster Md www.gracelc.org Sunday morn

Harry Heifer says... Welcome to Grace Lutheran Church

Saturday, October 13, 2012

MidAtlantic Farm Credit www.mafc.com helped sponsor the www.ccag.biz corn maze

Many folks are enjoying the Carroll Co Ag Center corn maze

Come join us for Carroll Co Ag Center corn maze featuring 'Civil War 150 years'

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Sherri Joseph discusses her latest Westminster downtown promotion at Birdie's

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Washington Post Josh Voorhees: “Was Romney's Debate Win the Most Convincing in History? It Looks That Way.”

Writing for The Slatest, Josh Voorhees penned on Monday, “Was Romney's Debate Win the Most Convincing in History? It Looks That Way.”

According to Mr. Voorhees, “Gallup's latest survey shows just how overwhelmingly the American public thought Mitt Romney bested President Obama onstage in Denver last Wednesday: 72 percent of debate watchers gave the win to the GOP challenger with only 20 percent seeing the president as the winner.

That 52-point gap was the largest the polling outfit has ever seen, topping even Bill Clinton's 42-point margin over George H. W. Bush in 1992…”

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2012/10/08/gallup_romney_won_debate_by_52_percent_draws_even_in_national_polls_.html

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News from The Hill: Sesame Street asks Obama to take down Big Bird ad

News from The Hill:

Sesame Street asks Obama to take down Big Bird ad

By Daniel Strauss

Sesame Street wants President Obama's campaign to take down its latest attack ad against Mitt Romney, which features Big Bird.

"Sesame Workshop is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization and we do not endorse candidates or participate in political campaigns," a Tuesday statement on Sesameworkshop.org reads. "We have approved no campaign ads, and as is our general practice, have requested that the ad be taken down."

Read the story here.

For all the latest news:
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The Tentacle: New history book on Maryland Politics by John Willis and Herb Smith discussed at McDaniel College

State’s Political History Has A New Review

Kevin E. Dayhoff October 3, 2012

“Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance,” written by Drs. John T. Willis and Herbert C. Smith, is an in-depth look at Maryland’s political identity.

Steeped in history and tradition, the dark wood paneling of McDaniel Hall on the campus of McDaniel College was the perfect setting for a recent book talk on the arcane, distinctive, and uniquely byzantine political history of the State of Maryland..

The University of Nebraska noted that the reference book is “certain to set the standard for understanding the politics of Maryland for years to come…”

“There are fifteen chapters and well over 300 pages of text. Considering we submitted an 800-page manuscript, one has to marvel at the editorial acumen out there”… Dr. Smith said at the University of Nebraska.... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5375

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/10/the-tentacle-new-history-book-on.html

“It’s truly a labor of love,” Dr. Smith says, “explaining that he and Dr. Willis have gone through a number of updates trying to capture a political system that is essentially a moving target,” according to an article on the McDaniel College website.

The long-awaited 432-page book, written by two longstanding friends of mine, was released on January 1, 2012, and is part of the Politics and Governments of the American States Series by the University of Nebraska Press.

Dr. Willis is the director of the government and public policy program at the University of Baltimore. He has served as Maryland’s secretary of state from 1995 to 2003 and is the author of “Presidential Elections in Maryland.”

Dr. Smith, the director of government relations at the college, has been a professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College since 1973.

“Maryland, in all candor, is neglected, overlooked… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5375

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http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/10/eagle-archive-at-mcdaniel-authors.html

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Related – see also: http://marylandreporter.com/2012/01/06/video-authors-smith-and-willis-discuss-new-book-on-maryland-politics/ January 06, 2012 Herb Smith and John Willis discuss their new book “Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance” with Maryland Reporter editor Len Lazarick.

For more information on the book go to the University of Nebraska website here: http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/product/Maryland-Politics-and-Government,674904.aspx http://tinyurl.com/7n92yuw

Click here to read an excerpt from Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance.

Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance John T. Willis, Herbert C. Smith

January 1, 2012

Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/.../excerpts/.../9780803237902_excerpt.... File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - Quick View Copyrighted Material. Buy the book. Maryland Politics and Government. Democratic Dominance. Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis contents. List of Tables, vii ... http://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/supplements/excerpts/Fall%2011/9780803237902_excerpt.pdf

Sets the standard for understanding the politics of Maryland for years to come

Then, an in-depth look at Maryland’s political identity, with longtime political analyst Herb Smith and party official John Willis, authors of “Maryland Politics and Government: Democratic Dominance.” Herb Smith is a professor of political science and international studies at McDaniel College. John Willis is director of the government and public policy program at the University of Baltimore. He has served as a Democratic party official and was Maryland’s secretary of state from 1995 to 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The Maryland identity

A Maryland political history

Contemporary political patterns

Maryland public opinion

Political parties, interest groups, and corruption

The Maryland Constitution

The Maryland General Assembly

The Maryland governor and the executive branch

The Maryland judiciary

The politics of taxation and spending

"Pleasant living" policies and politics

Maryland in the federal system

Local governments in Maryland

Maryland's future

Further reference for Maryland study.

Tucked between the larger commonwealths of Pennsylvania and Virginia and overshadowed by the political maneuverings of its neighbor, Washington, D.C., Maryland has often been overlooked and neglected in studies of state governmental systems.

With the publication of Maryland Politics and Government, the challenging demographic diversity, geographic variety, and dynamic Democratic pragmatism of Maryland finally get their due.

Two longtime political analysts, Herbert C. Smith and John T. Willis, conduct a sustained inquiry into topics including the Maryland identity, political history, and interest groups; the three branches of state government; and policy areas such as taxation, spending, transportation, and the environment.

Smith and Willis also establish a “Two Marylands” model that explains the dominance of the Maryland Democratic Party, established in the post–Civil War era, that persists to this day even in a time of political polarization. Unique in its scope, detail, and coverage, Maryland Politics and Government sets the standard for understanding the politics of the Free State (or, alternately, the Old Line State) for years to come.

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Maryland State Police: Skeletal Remains Found Along A Path In Carroll County Launches An Investigation

Maryland State Police Press Release 10/09/2012

Skeletal Remains Found Along A Path In Carroll County Launches An Investigation

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/10/maryland-state-police-skeletal-remains.html Labels: MD State Police, Westminster Police Dept

(Westminster, MD) -- A Maryland State Police investigation has been initiated after skeletal remains were found along a path in a vacant lot in Carroll County, Md.

Maryland State Police Homicide investigators were contacted by Westminster Police Department and asked to assume this investigation.

Preliminary, the investigation reveals a human bone was found by citizens as they walked through a vacant lot in the 500 block of Baltimore Blvd in Westminster, shortly before noon on October 6, 2012.

The walkers immediately contacted 911 alerting the Westminster Police Department. Additional assistance was requested from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. After investigators arrived, a search of the area revealed additional skeletal remains.

All remains were processed and recovered at the scene by a forensic investigator and crime scene technicians. The skeletal remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an examination and autopsy.

Investigators are unable to identify the remains at this time. The medical examiner’s findings stated the skeletal remains were consistent with a male. Information has been communicated to police departments throughout the region and requests have been made to check missing person files for potential persons matching the currently available information.

Additional forensic tests are continuing. Evidence obtained at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be reviewed and used to further the investigation into the identity of the remains and the mode of death.

State Police Homicide Unit will continue the investigation. They have been assisted by Westminster Barrack criminal investigators, State Police crime scene technicians as well as members of the Westminster Police Department.

Anyone who may have information is urged to contact Maryland State Police investigators immediately at 410-386-3000

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Monday, October 08, 2012

College leaders L - William McDaniel & far R - John Smith Westminster Cemetery

The grave of William Roberts McDaniel - namesake of college in Westminster

Amber Ramirez works on mural at Birdie's Coffee House Westminster

White 'X's painted roadway mark 4 corners old Westminster Cemetery Meeting House

Sunday, October 07, 2012

PERISCOPE PERSPECTIVE

PERISCOPE PERSPECTIVE 10/04/2012

Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks through the periscope of the USS Maine submarine at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Oct. 3, 2012.

Defense News Lead Photo for U.S. Department of Defense

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Saturday, October 06, 2012

Frederick 1st Saturday is packed with familes at S Market at Carroll Creek

Yeah, It really was not the best picture... I saw some better pictures later, but my camera battery died on me... Anyway, moving right along here.

We really enjoyed spending the evening in downtown Frederick for 1st Saturday. The streets and sidewalks were packed with families. We had a great dinner at La Paz.... It was certainly not hard to pick a place a to eat. There are so many wonderful restaurants from which to choose.

For the folks who wanted more information on events in Frederick, you can start here:http://www.downtownfrederick.org/calendar/events/view/439/redirTo:L2VuX3Vz or here: http://www.downtownfrederick.org/calendar. See ya in Frederick.