Dayhoff Soundtrack

Thursday, February 15, 2007

20070214 Key West The Day in Pictures

Key West - The Day in Pictures

February 14^th, 2007

Top to bottom:

Key West Light House

Ernest’s Café

Do Not Feed the Chickens

A friendly chicken near Mallory Square

A Key West door

Mallory Square

Cayo Hueso Habana sign in Mallory Square

Sculpture in front of the old Custom’s House

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20070207 Eye for Art Ruchlewicz an avid photographer by Lyndi McNulty in The Advocate

Eye for Art: Ruchlewicz an avid photographer

by Lyndi McNulty in The Advocate

February 7, 2007

http://westminsteradvocate.com/

http://westminsteradvocate.com/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=75&twindow=Default&mad=No&sdetail=1783&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1322&hn=westminsteradvocate&he=.com

07.FEB.07 Eye for Art: Ruchlewicz an avid photographer

Stan Ruchlewicz is the administrator of Economic Development for the City of Westminster, and he has an artistic side, too. Ruchlewicz is an avid photographer.

He said his first love is teaching and judging high school marching bands and drum and bugle corps.

Through traveling as a judge, he said he visited many interesting places.

“So, I took pictures,” Ruchlewicz said. “Back in the dark ages, I was using a small Instamatic. Eventually, I grew out of the Instamatic into a 35mm camera.”

In 1989, Ruchlewicz was hired in Havre de Grace as director of Planning. He was also appointed to the governor’s Save the Lighthouse Commission.

“Then, I really needed to get a good camera to take pictures since we toured the various Chesapeake Bay lighthouses on our annual visits,” he said,

Also at that time, Ruchlewicz began to take photographs of downtown buildings, streetscapes and events for promotional and reference materials for his job, he said.

Later, his financee, Pat Miller, converted him to go digital.

“Now, I can take hundreds of photographs at a time and not worry about printing costs since I can view the shots on the computer and choose to print only the best,” he said.

Ruchlewicz and his fiancee both take photos.

“I do the large scale photos, such as buildings, landscapes and event crowds, while she enjoys doing architectural details, like gargoyles and grotesques and individual people,” he said. “Grotesques are the funny little guys that are on old buildings but don’t put out rainwater like gargoyles do.”

Today, Ruchlewicz is still shooting buildings and street scenes along Main Streets, events in downtown Westminster, lighthouses and his world travels.

“A lot of the photos I take are of streetscape features such as signage, trash cans, benches, streetlights, window displays, storefronts and building facades,” Ruchlewicz said. “I use them as examples of how to improve local buildings and to give local store owners new ideas on how to improve their businesses.”

Casey Willson, retail industry manager for the Maryland Small Business Development Center, uses some of Ruchlewicz’s pictures for his presentations to small business owners around the state.

Ruchlewicz’s work is everywhere in town.

The postcards of downtown Westminster, such as the view of Main Street from the roof of the old fire house, the downtown mural, the McDaniel College entrance, City Hall and the train passing in front of Johannson’s are all his work.

The postcards are all copyrighted by the City of Westminster under the Downtown Westminster Main Street Program.

Ruchlewicz’s photographs also appear in the new Westminster brochure, and recent Hickory Stick and ArtWorks billboards used his photographs, too.

Additionally, his photos from the Corbit’s Charge event can be viewed on the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table Web site at http://www.pccwrt.addr.com.

“The most utilized image of mine is of the old clock tower in Westminster that is currently the symbol of our town. It is being used as a brand for people to remember us when they visit,” Ruchlewicz said.

Ruchlewicz’s newest project is converting his photographs into digital art.

“For example, I take photos of England and convert them into images that resemble old etchings and engravings from the 19th century,” he said. “Besides creating art, it also helps me learn how to use some of my new computer features.”

In the future, Ruchlewicz said he would like to put his photographs in an art show and perhaps sell some commercially.

And his travels continue.

“I plan to go to Budapest in the spring to continue my photographic adventures and to bring some new ideas back to Westminster’s downtown,” he said.

— Lyndi McNulty owns Gizmos Art in Westminster.

Art – Eye for Art by Lyndi McNulty in The Advocate

20070214 Southernmost Point

Southernmost Point – Key West

February 14th, 2007

20070214 Gauging A Presidential Legacy

20070214 President Harry Truman and Gauging a presidential legacy

My Tentacle column for this week is up: Gauging A Presidential Legacy

Pictured to the left is the executive director of the Little White House Museum, in Key West Florida, Robert J. Wolz on February 12, 2007

February 14, 2007

Gauging A Presidential Legacy

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Recently political pundits have spent a great deal of effort pondering the legacy of President George W. Bush. Of course, those of us who consider ourselves to be students of history understand that history needs much more time and distance in order to accurately gauge the legacy and historical impact of any particular president.

Yet, uncannily, there are many parallels shared in the legacy of our 33rd president, Harry S Truman and President Bush, our 43rd president; and it is only understandable that the comparisons persist.

I took the opportunity Monday to tour President Truman's Key West White House, known as the "Little White House," in order to re-acquaint myself with the great legacy of the now-legendary president.

After the tour I interviewed the executive director of the Little White House Museum, Robert J. Wolz, at great length. The tour guide, David Lynch and Mr. Wolz are both walking encyclopedias on the life and times of President Truman.

Mr. Wolz says, with a certain "I told you so" confidence, that it is "remarkable that President Truman has gone from the least popular president of all time to the fifth most successful."

President Truman first arrived in Key West in November 1946, just days after the majority party in Congress had changed in the mid-term elections. In his case, Republicans reclaimed Congress for the first time since the administration of Republican President Herbert Hoover, the man who had immediately preceded President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Read the rest here: Gauging A Presidential Legacy

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Florida Key West, President George W. Bush, President Harry S Truman, The Tentacle, History American Presidents

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

20070214 Greetings from Key West

Greetings from Key West

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Happy Valentine’s Day

Around lunchtime, when I took the picture above, I got a phone call from WJZ reporter Mike Schuh[1]. He was in Westminster tracking down a snow story.

For twenty years as an elected official, I got to work with many great journalists from the print, radio, and TV media. Mike Schuh is one of the best of the best. Always pre-occupied with getting it right and reporting relevant and community-oriented news – he is “real people.”

For more on Mr. Schuh – go here. And be sure to read his “A Bakers Dozen of Sensible Schuh's.”

Later – I checked in on how Mr. Schuh was making-out getting the story in Westminster. I was at Southernmost Point at the time… I’ll post that picture separately…

UPDATE: For Mr. Schuh’s reporting of the snow event in Westminster go here: http://wjz.com/video/?id=24955@wjz.dayport.com

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[1] Mike Schuh, WJZ Channel 13 Reporter

February 14th, 2007

http://wjz.com/bios/local_bio_053095449

Mike Schuh joined WJZ Eyewitness News as a general assignment reporter in April, 1993. In 2002 Mike won a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for feature reporting. During his career at Eyewitness News he has also earned 7 Emmy Awards for Hard News Investigations, General News Reporting and Features Reporting.

Mike came to WJZ after reporting for other television stations in Indianapolis, Louisville, Missouri and Illinois. In 1983 he received his B.S. Degree in News Reporting from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Mike lives near Towson with his wife and one very, very energetic daughter.

20070214 Our Home away from home in Key West

Our Home away from home in Key West

February 14^th, 2007

Of course, we’re roughing it down here in Key West. Today it was in the 80s, the sun was out and it was another gorgeous day.

We ate lunch at a Cuban restaurant at Mallory Square, slipped down to Southernmost Point for a quick photo and then toured Hemingway’s house at 907 Whitehead Street.

Folks have asked where we are staying, so we thought that we show ya a picture of the place.

Yeah, it’s kind of ostentatious but we love it.

Yes, those are our chickens. They are quite friendly.

Okay, I thought I would wash the windows, feed the chickens and spruce the place up a bit. I’ll write more later.

Kevin and the Math Potatoes.

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Crazy Topics: Craziest Laws in America

Craziest Laws in America

Published 27 January 2007 by markzmann

This is a list of crazy laws in American history. Most of the laws listed below were repealed by now but there are many crazy laws on the list that are still being used....

http://crazytopics.blogspot.com/2007/01/craziest-laws-in-america.html

Maryland

Baltimore City: Though you may spit on a city roadway, spitting on city sidewalks is prohibited. You may not curse inside the city limits.
Baltimore: It's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits. It's illegal to take a lion to the movies. It is a park rule violation to be in a public park with a sleeveless shirt. $10 fine. This would include joggers that go shirtless. (1898) -Park Rule 6 It is a violation of city code to sell chicks or ducklings to a minor within 1 week of the Easter holiday.
Baltimore has regulations governing the disposal of hog's heads, pet droppings and oyster shells.
Columbia: You can not have a antenna exposed outside of your house yet you can have a 25' satellite dish. Though clotheslines are banned, clothes may be draped over a fence.
Eating while swimming in the ocean is prohibited.
Gypsies should steer clear of Caroline County, Md., where it's a $100 fine or six months in the can for "forecasting or pretending to foretell the future."
In Baltimore it's illegal to block the sidewalk with a box. But the offense only carries a $1 fine. Another law makes it illegal to throw bale of hay (or of anything else) out a second-story window. That gets you a $20 fine. In Baltimore it's illegal to play professional croquet before 2 p.m. Sunday. The law also applies to professional quoits.
In Baltimore it is illegal to mistreat oysters.
In Baltimore, it is illegal to wash or scrub sinks no matter how dirty they get.
In Baltimore, Maryland, it is not legal to take a lion to the movies.
In Halethrope, Maryland kisses longer than one second are illegal.
In Maryland, a woman may not go through her husband's pockets while he is sleeping.
In Maryland, men may not buy drinks for female bartenders.
In Maryland, it is illegal to sell condoms from vending machines with one exception: prophylactics may be dispensed from a vending machine only "in places where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises."
In Maryland, the legislature once proposed a board of parachute examiners to be made up of five licensed parachute instructors who would test and license all other parachute instructors. The plan had been abandoned when it was learned there were only three licensed parachute instructors in the state.
In the entire state of Maryland, it is illegal to give or recieve oral sex.
It is a violation to be in a public park with a sleeveless shirt. $10 fine.
Maryland now requires that alcohol beverage writers be certified as experts by an agency of the state before they can receive product samples, which it limits to three bottles per brand.
Ocean City: A law from the early 1900's prohibits men from going topless on the Boardwalk. Eating while swimming in the ocean is prohibited
Thistles may not grow in one's yard.
You cannot swear while inside the city limits of Baltimore.

For this and much much more go to: http://crazytopics.blogspot.com/2007/01/craziest-laws-in-america.html

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20070214 Special Weather Statement # 3

Carroll County

Office of Public Safety

Support Services

“A great place to live, a great place to work, a great place to play”

225 N. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157

410-386-2877, Fax: 410-848-3794

____________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT #3

February 14, 2007

The National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for today until 10 AM.

Freezing rain and a wintry mix will end mid morning with little or no additional accumulation. Scattered snow showers may occur throughout the day as the cold front moves out of the area.

This afternoon winds will be out of the northwest and become strong with gusts from 25 to 30 MPH this afternoon and increasing gusts tonight up to 40 MPH.

Temperatures and wind chill will begin to fall this morning and drop into the single digits by this evening.

The Office of Public Safety Support Services will continue to monitor the situation. Further updates will be issued as necessary.

Carroll County emergency response, Weather

February 14, 2007

0900 HRS

20070214 President Harry Truman and Gauging a presidential legacy

My Tentacle column for this week is up: Gauging A Presidential Legacy

Pictured to the left is the executive director of the Little White House Museum, in Key West Florida, Robert J. Wolz on February 12, 2007

February 14, 2007

Gauging A Presidential Legacy

Kevin E. Dayhoff

Mr. Wolz says, with a certain "I told you so" confidence, that it is "remarkable that President Truman has gone from the least popular president of all time to the fifth most successful."

Read the rest here: Gauging A Presidential Legacy

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Florida Key West, President George W. Bush, President Harry S Truman, The Tentacle, History American Presidents

20070213 Thai Cuisine in Key West Florida

Thai Cuisine in Key West Florida

February 13^th, 2007

For dinner this evening we ate at a Thai restaurant, “Thai Cuisine,” at the corner of Greene and Ann Streets.

Just as we sat down at our table, the Westminster, Maryland acting director of planning and public works, Jeff Glass called.

The picture of the old Key West City Hall was the view I had from my seat as I chatted with Mr. Glass at several minutes past 7 PM Tuesday evening, February 13^th, 2007.

Of course in Key West, the outside is blurred with the inside - - and what is inside is outside and what is outside is inside. We had a table that was under-roof, however, it was as much outside as it was inside.

Gee, that sounds like a keen observation of the “Math Potatoes,” Pi, Algebra (Al), Geometry (Geo) and Isosceles.

Mr. Glass was the focus of my last column in the Westminster Eagle – last Wednesday, February 7^th, 2007: “Westminster is great, even if it does get your goat .”

In Key West, as I chatted with Mr. Glass, the temperature was in the 80s and it was simply a beautiful evening. In Westminster, it was well below zero and they were in the middle of a wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

I had called earlier to how the guys in the Street Department were making out. They have been putting an incredible amount of hours in the last several weeks. As much as I feel guilty about being in Key West while the folks in the Street Department are fighting with frozen equipment, slippery and treacherous roads, long hours and the cold - - I have come to simply hate the cold, snow and ice of winter and I am very happy to be in Key West.

The Westminster Street Department is the focus of my column in the Westminster Eagle that will be coming out tomorrow, Wednesday, February 14^th, 2007.

This is a great group of professionals that are a key part of why we have such a high quality of life in Westminster. It is my view that they don’t get enough credit.

Meanwhile, our dinner at the Thai restaurant was exquisite. I had a large selection of sushi. The service was prompt and courteous and as much as everything in Key West is expensive, at least I felt that we got value from what we spent.

The doggie with the sunglasses was a hoot and I couldn’t resist taking the dinner guest’s picture. Chickens, cats, and dogs are frequent dinner guests in many of the restaurants in Key West… Just part of the quirky charm.

Kevin

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20070213 Rooftop Gardens in Key West

The Rooftop Gardens above the Whiskey Bar on Duval Street in Key West

February 13th, 2007

20070213 Key West Door

Key West Door
February 13th, 2007

Art photography, Daily Photoblog, Florida Key West

20070213 The Yellow Bicycle

The Yellow Bicycle

February 13th, 2007

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

20070213 Coin and Currency Show announcement:

Coin and Currency Show

At the

Westminster Fire Hall

John Street Quarters

28 John Street, Westminster, MD

2007

May 13^th October 14^th

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20070213 Key West Sign

Key West Sign

Tuesday, February 13^th, 2007

Garden of Eden Clothing Optional Bar

Daily Photoblog, Florida Key West

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20070213 Spec Weather Statement 2

Special Weather Statement 2

Carroll County

Office of Public Safety

Support Services

“A great place to live, a great place to work, a great place to play”

225 N. Center St., Westminster, MD 21157

410-386-2877, Fax: 410-848-3794

____________________________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT #2

February 13, 2007

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning statement for today through February 14, 2007 for the Maryland area.

Snow fall will continue through out Carroll County this afternoon accumulating 1” to 3” before changing over late afternoon to a sleet and freezing rain mix. Up to a ½” of ice may accumulate this evening with heaviest precipitation occurring after 10 p.m.

Freezing rain and sleet will continue overnight changing back to snow mid-morning with an additional 1” to 2” accumulation and ending by noon.

This afternoon winds out of the northeast will pick up 20-30 mph changing to northwest by tomorrow. Gusts tomorrow will be up to 35 mph.

The accumulating ice may cause downed power lines and power outages.

The Office of Public Safety Support Services is monitoring the situation and will attend a weather conference call tomorrow, February 14, at 8 AM with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service. Further updates will be issued as necessary.

February 13, 2007

12 PM

20070213 Key West Coast Guard Boat

Key West Coast Guard Boat

February 13^th, 2007

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20070213 Good Morning Key West

Good Morning Key West

Tuesday, February 13^th, 2007

Daily Photoblog, Florida Key West

20070213 South Carroll satellite government office closed due to weather

South Carroll satellite government office closed due to weather

Tuesday, February 13, 2007 9:29 AM

Subject: South Carroll satellite government office closed due to weather

You have been sent this e-mail alert from The Eldersburg Eagle.

South Carroll office will not open today

February 13, 2007 - Carroll County government has announced that tax collection and permit services will not be available today at the South County Government Center, which is located inside the Eldersburg Branch Library, because of inclement weather.

Residents can pay their tax and water bills or apply for permits at the County Office Building in Westminster instead. If the County Office Building should close early, a separate announcement will be made.

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20070212 Westminster Common Council Meeting Minutes

Minutes of City of Westminster Council Meeting

http://www.westgov.com/citygovernment/minutes/021207.asp

February 12, 2007

QUORUM:

A Meeting of The Mayor and Common Council was held in City Hall, 1838 Emerald Hill Lane, on the evening of February 12, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Ferguson; Council President Chiavacci; Council Members Albert, Wack, and Pecoraro; City Administrator Wolf; Acting Director of Planning and Public Works Glass; Police Chief Spaulding; Director of Recreation and Parks Schroers; City Attorney Walsh; Manager of Planning and Development Davis; and City Clerk Taylor were present.

Gary Clark of the Central Maryland Christian Crusaders football team presented Mayor Ferguson and Mr. Schroers with a plaque and a donation in the amount of $300.00 in appreciation of the help of Mr. Schroers and his department during the team’s first season.

Dr. Wack moved to confirm the Mayor’s reappointment of Anthony Biller to the Parks Board. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

MINUTES:

Mrs. Albert moved to approve the minutes of the Meetings of January 8 (open session) and January 8 and 22 (closed sessions) 2007. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

BIDS:

Mr. Schroers presented the recommendation of staff that the Common Council accept the low bid of Mirabile Construction Company in the amount of $357,981.00 to construct Phase 2Bof the Wakefield Community Trail. Dr. Wack moved to accept the bid. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Schroers presented the recommendation of staff that the Common Council accept the bid of Playground Specialist in the amount of $49,998.00 to purchase climbing boulders for Fenby Farm Quarry. Mrs. Albert moved to accept the bid. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

REPORTS FROM MAYOR:

The Mayor reported on several recent awards. He advised that the City has received its 18th consecutive Tree City U.S.A. award from the National Arbor Day Foundation. He noted that the City has been honored by the National Guard as a Patriotic Employer. Finally, the Mayor reported that Martha Harris, daughter of City resident Darcel Harris, has been recognized for an essay she wrote about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Mayor distributed an email with a photograph of Planning and Public Works Director Beyard raising the American flag approximately 40 miles north of Baghdad.

Mayor Ferguson reported that the water summit hosted by the County on February 3 was well-attended. The County and the cities will form a task force to work on water issues.

REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES:

Mr. Pecoraro reported that work on Phase 2 of West Green Street (between Liberty and Bond Streets) would begin on February 26, weather permitting.

Dr. Wack advised that the Carroll Cable Regulatory Commission met Thursday, January 25 with representatives of Comcast. Dr. Wack further advised that City auditors would give a presentation at the next meeting.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

With regard to Ordinance No. 758, which would prohibit tattoo parlors and eliminate specialty shops in certain downtown zoning districts, Mr. Pecoraro explained that the purpose is to preserve the historic character of the downtown area. Dr. Wack moved to adopt the Ordinance. Mrs. Albert seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Pecoraro moved to suspend the Rules of Order and Procedure to introduce and adopt the next three ordinances. Dr. Wack seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Walsh summarized Ordinance No. 759, which would authorize the issuance and sale of a bond in the maximum principal amount of $11,500,000 pursuant to the Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration Act. Mr. Glass pointed out that the proceeds will be used for the new Cranberry Water Treatment Plant, and not for the emergency pipeline. Mr. Pecoraro moved to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 759. Dr. Wack seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

Mrs. Albert moved to introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 760 and the accompanying Decision, which grant a rezoning to “N-C” Neighborhood Commercial on 14.99 acres at the Village of Meadow Creek. Mr. Pecoraro seconded and the Motion passed unanimously.

The Council next considered Ordinance No. 761, which authorizes the Mayor to enter a contract for the sale of 49 Union Street to Habitat for Humanity. Upon Motion of Mr. Pecoraro, seconded by Dr. Wack and unanimously passed, the Ordinance was introduced and adopted.

NEW BUSINESS:

Gregor Becker, Dan Andrews, and Jeff Wilhelm of the Catoctin Chapter of the Sierra Club gave a presentation on global warming. They asked the City to sign a “U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.” Council President Chiavacci and Mr. Pecoraro agreed that the Public Works Committee would review the request and other methods of dealing with the issue.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

President and C.E.O. Chris Cull of the Westminster Fire Company reported briefly on the Company’s recent activity and the upcoming basket bingo event.

Mr. Walsh reported that Woodhaven Building and Development noted an appeal to the Circuit Court from the Council’s denial of the company’s proposed third amended development plan for the Wakefield Valley Golf Course.

Chief Spaulding introduced Nancy Yeager, the new Captain of Administration for the Police Department.

Council President Chiavacci thanked the Chief and Sergeant Bible for a recent presentation at Carroll Lutheran Village.

Ms. Wolf reported that CGI Communications recently offered to make six videos featuring the City of Westminster. The City can choose five of the topics. In return, the City will allow a CGI to place a link to the videos on its website and will furnish a letter of introduction for CGI to use in approaching private sector organizations. By consensus, Ms. Wolf was directed to proceed with the project.

Ms. Taylor reported that the next municipal election would take place on May 14, 2007, from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Mr. Glass noted that several water main breaks occurred recently. He also noted that the utility maintenance and street crews were short a total of ten employees due to illness and other reasons.

Mr. Schroers reported that Ms. Wolf has formed a committee to study employee use of the Family Wellness Center. He also noted that he and Ms. Wolf would serve as guest hosts at the second annual Community Media Center Auction on February 19. Lastly, Mr. Schroers reported that he was working with the Greater Westminster Development Corporation to organize a new event.

CITIZEN COMMENTS:

Henry Hepner, a City resident and member of the public service group “Voice,” summarized concerns about the airport expansion and proposed reservoir at Union Mills.

City resident Paula Cook presented a certificate of appreciation to Greater Westminster Development Corporation member Lyndi McNulty for allowing Ms. Cook’s son to assist with the Holiday Parade.

City residents Ed and Marilyn Cramer and County resident Brenda Dorenfeld expressed their support of the Sierra Club position and recommendations on global warming.

Greater Westminster Development Corporation President Lori Graham thanked Ms. Wolf for attending immediately to the concerns about lighting downtown. Ms. Graham announced that the Corporation would form a blue ribbon committee to address the issue of vacancies downtown.

Council President Chiavacci adjourned the meeting at 9:00 P.M.

Laurell E. Taylor,

City Clerk

20070212 Kellys Restaurant

Kelly’s Restaurant

301 Whitehead Street,

Key West, FL 33040

305-293-8484

Monday, February 12^th, 2007

Restaurants, Daily Photoblog, Florida Key West

Monday, February 12, 2007

20070212 No Tattoo Parlors In Downtown Westminster wjz

Feb 12, 2007 11:16 pm US/Eastern

No Tattoo Parlors In Downtown Westminster

http://wjz.com/topstories/local_story_043215028.html

No big surprise here… For more news and video – go to WJZ’s web site

Kathryn Brown Reporting

(WJZ) The Westminster City Council approved an ordinance banning new tattoo parlors from opening in the downtown area.

The proposed zoning amendment would ban tattoo parlors from downtown, but allow them in about 70 percent of the town's commercial land.

Supporters of the ban say the parlors don't fit the city's plan for its historic Main Street, but students at McDaniel College argue that banning the shops might drive away other businesses that cater to students. And some downtown business leaders say a restrictive ordinance doesn't make sense when there are vacant store fronts on Main Street.