Recent Westminster Eagle and Sunday Carroll Eagle columns by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent Westminster Eagle and Sunday Carroll Eagle columns by Kevin Dayhoff

October 31, 2008

After this long campaign season, we have many reasons to celebrate
Published October 31, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
This coming Tuesday is General Election Day, and I hope everyone takes the time to vote. Along with our freedom of speech, the right to vote...

Silvery Moon celebrates auxiliary's golden anniversary
Published October 29, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
Fifty years ago on Sept. 2, 1958, the Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary was officially formed. Its first president was Gladys Wimert. Other community leaders...

William Jennings Bryan was the life of the party in 1900
Published October 24, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
I was watching the debate the other night -- you know, for the folks who, for some reason, want to be president -- when a...

Seems we're more in a 'Panic' than a 'Depression'
Published October 22, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
Anyone remember the Panic of 1907? Well, let me refresh your memory. On Oct. 22, 1907, one of the more dramatic financial failures in American...

We had joy, we had fun, we had sidewalks in the sun
Published October 17, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
EAGLE ARCHIVE I'm writing this week's column within feet of the Atlantic Ocean in Nags Head, N.C. And I mean, literally, "feet from the ocean."...

Tragedy comes home to Carroll in fallen officers
Published October 15, 2008 by Westminster Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Sunday Carroll Eagle
It's a sad fact that five Maryland police officers have died in the line of duty in 2008. But it's a curious fact that four...

Real-life 'Flash of Genius' saw his final days in Sykesville
Published October 12, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle
EAGLE ARCHIVE The next time you're driving around Carroll County and it starts to drizzle just a tad, but sure to thank your former neighbor,...

A Culinary Experience is food for thought on a tough topic
Published October 8, 2008 by Westminster Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle
On Monday, Oct. 13, the Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County will hold its ninth annual "A Culinary Experience," at Martin's Westminster. This is...

Westminster's Clock Tower will stand the test of time
Published October 1, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
Kevin Dayhoff kdayhoff@carr.org Ask anyone to name the most cherished landmark in Westminster, and most will say it's the Westminster Clock Tower, which sits atop the old...

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Pardon my French, but where do these words come from?
Published September 28, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
EAGLE ARCHIVE This week, we visit an event that took place long before Carroll County was formed -- yet affects English speakers worldwide to this...

Time to look toward shaping Westminster's the future
Published September 24, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
In last week's column I discussed the real challenge facing Westminster as the need for an open community conversation over the growth of city government,...

A few things to chew on as we contemplate Taneytown history
Published September 21, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
This Sunday we turn our attention to the northern part of Carroll County. For the convenience of folks in south Carroll, though, we'll...

Be critical of spending, but MML has been worthwhile
Published September 17, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
There has been a fair amount of discussion of late regarding published accounts of the June trip by 15 appointed and elected officials from Westminster...

League of extraordinary gentlemen (and women) serving Maryland
Published September 14, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
Between scholarships, the cost of conferences and its plan to create geocache sites in local municipalities, the Maryland Municipal League has been the...

Appreciating the composed chaos of the GOP Convention
Published September 10, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
I spent last week at the Republican National Convention at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn. The Xcel Center is a hockey arena...

For many years, the convention 'party' came to Baltimore
Published September 5, 2008 by Sunday Carroll Eagle
This past week I was fortunate to have the opportunity to travel with the Maryland Delegation to the 2008 Republican National Convention at...

Power of art contributes to a community's vibrancy
Published September 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle
This week's column is a bit of a travel log, but one that relates to life here in Westminster. Recently I had an opportunity to...

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20081031 Recent Westminster Eagle and Sunday Carroll Eagle columns

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U.S.-India Nuclear Chickens Coming Home to Roost by Robin Walker

U.S.-India Nuclear Chickens Coming Home to Roost by Robin Walker

http://www.allourmight.com/?p=210

October 27th, 2008 by Jim Arkedis

The following is the latest in our series from fellows in the Truman National Security Project. Robin Walker writes:

The recently-completed U.S.-India civilian nuclear deal put a major crack in the nonproliferation dam of the non-proliferation treaty (NPT), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). That’s in addition to the the announcement last week that China will build two nuclear reactors in Pakistan. The next president will have to move quickly to prevent the complete destruction of the existing nonproliferation regime and a potentially rapid spread of nuclear weapons that could follow.

Under the U.S.-India deal, the United States agreed to provide nuclear fuel for India and enable U.S. firms to sell nuclear it technology. In exchange, India will allow international inspectors and IAEA safeguards at their civilian (but not military) nuclear sites.

The deal is controversial because it would give India—a non-signer of the NPT like neighbor Pakistan, North Korea, and Israel—the de facto rights of a nuclear weapons state under the NPT, which bans nuclear trade with non-signers and non-nuclear countries.

[…]

Options for the next president include:

[…]

Read the rest of Mr. Walker’s column here: U.S.-India Nuclear Chickens Coming Home to Roost

Robin Walker is a South Asia and nonproliferation expert . The views expressed here are his own.

The views and ideas expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the Progressive Policy Institute, nor the management staff of AllOurMight.com.

http://www.allourmight.com/?p=210

20081027 US India Nuclear Chickens Coming Home to Roost by Robin Walker

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Baugher’s Menu set up November 3 – December 14, 2008

Baugher’s Menu set up November 3 – December 14, 2008

1236 Baugher Rd.
Westminster, MD 21158
Farm: 410-848-5541
Restaurant: 410-848-7413
Market (at the Rest.): 410-848-7490
Bakery (at the Farm): 410-848-5313

Breakfast Specials
(Available until 11:30 AM)

Monday – Friday only
Pigs In Blankets
Juicy maple sausage wrapped in fluffy hotcakes. Served with hand-cut home fries.
$5.95

Monday
Buckwheat Hotcakes
2/$3.55
Country Ham w/2 Eggs
$5.95

Tuesday
Sweet Potato Pancakes
$3.45
One of Five Breakfast
(Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuit and Hot Cake)
$4.25

Wednesday
BLT Omelet w/Cheese
$4.45
Buckwheat Hotcakes
2/$3.55

Thursday
Buckwheat Hotcakes
2/$3.55
Corned Beef Hash w/Two Eggs
$4.25

FRIDAY
One of Five Breakfast
(Egg, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuit and Hot Cake)
$4.25
Chip Beef & Hominy
$3.75

Saturday
Country Ham w/2 Eggs
$5.95
Corned Beef Hash w/Two Eggs
$4.25

Try a feature omelet:
Three Cheese $3.15 (American, Swiss & Cheddar)
Bacon and Cheese… $4.35
Mushroom and Cheese… $3.40
Sausage and Cheese… $4.75
Vegetable… $3.40


Chicken Parmesan Wrap
Crispy chicken breast, marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese all wrapped together. Served with your choice of side.
$5.25

Cheeseburger Quesadilla
A grilled tortilla stuffed with ground beef, green peppers, fried onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese.
$4.95

Fried Shrimp Salad
A large tossed salad topped with fried shrimp, cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and tomatoes. Served with Cajun ranch dressing.
$7.95

Our New Recession Fighter

Daily Soup (Cup) and Sandwich Special
(Available until 4 PM)
Monday ½ BLT $3.45
Tuesday: ½ Turkey Salad $3.85
Wednesday: ¼ Cordon Blue Sub $3.75
Thursday: Grilled Cheese & Bacon $5.70
Friday: Pork BBQ $5.50

Kids Eat FREE
4 PM till Close
Monday Night:
One free Kids Meal w/ the Purchase of each Adult Entrée.

Join Mr. B’s Kids birthday Club. Ask your server or cashier for information.

SANTA WILL BE HERE MONDAY DECEMBER 15th FROM 5pm UNTIL 7:30pm. COME DINE WITH HIM.

*Any substitute is extra*

November 3rd – December 14th

The Cecil Whig endorses McDaniel College Graduate Frank Kratovil for Maryland’s First Congressional District

The Cecil Whig endorses McDaniel College Graduate Frank Kratovil for Maryland’s First Congressional District

Thursday, October 30, 2008

The No BS Zone: Cecil County Paper Endorses Frank Kratovil

Stevensville, MD - Today, Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney and Democratic candidate for Congress in Maryland’s First Congressional District, Frank Kratovil, received the endorsement of the Cecil Whig Newspaper.

The Cecil Whig praised Kratovil’s grasp of the issues affecting the First District and his ability to build consensus saying, “Agricultural concerns are a top priority. The poultry and seafood industry is vital to this part of Maryland. And environmental worries, especially saving the unique ecology of the Chesapeake Bay while at the same time balancing the needs of the agriculture, poultry and seafood industry, require a congressman capable of building a consensus among competing interests. We think Kratovil will be better able to fulfill that role."

[…]

Read the rest of the post here: Cecil County Paper Endorses Frank Kratovil

20081030 The Cecil Whig endorses Frank Kratovil

Robin Walker with Biden in Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio on Oct 31 2008

Robin Walker with Biden in Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio on Oct 31 2008

Yes, dear reader, my extended family is the very essence of bipartisanism. For that matter, so is my extended network of friends and colleagues.

Pictured here is my cousin, Robin Walker with Biden in Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio.

Photo caption: Senator Joe Biden, who is running as Senator Barack Obama's vice presidential candidate, during a rally at Trent Arena in Kettering on Friday Oct. 31. Teesha McClam photo

Dayton Ohio Dayton Dailey News 2008 Presidential Election

1,600 cheer Biden as he rips McCain, touts Obama

http://www.daytondailynews.com/n/content/oh/story/news/local/2008/10/31/ddn103108bidenweb.html

Related content:
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By Lynn Hulsey and Jessica Wehrman Staff Writers

Saturday, November 01, 2008

KETTERING — Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden painted a dire picture of the current state of the country, and placed the blame squarely on the shoulders of President George Bush and the Republican who wants to replace him, Sen. John McCain.

Biden, speaking Friday, Oct. 31, at Kettering Fairmont High School's Trent Arena called McCain and his running mate, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Bush's "economic sidekicks." Biden said there is no doubt that Americans are worse off today than four years ago.

"So the real question," said Biden, "is who is going to make you better off four years from now than you are today? And ladies and gentlemen, that answer is Barack Obama."

Biden drew a crowd of about 1,600 to the arena, which seats 3,600 and can hold 4,500 if people are standing on the floor. The crowd was much smaller than a Monday event at the arena with McCain, which drew an estimated 3,600.

But the smaller crowd didn't quash the enthusiasm of Obama/Biden supporters who attended the event.

[…]

Read the entire article here: Robin Walker with Biden in Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio

20081031 Robin Walker with Biden in Trent Arena in Kettering Ohio

Carroll County’s Legacy in Presidential Politics by Joe Getty

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 doing something to embarrass its big city counterparts.

The most frequent media technique to pigeon-hole Carroll County’s citizens is to send a news reporter for a “person on the street” interview. To me, they are talking to a normal, common-sense Carroll Countian with traditional conservative values – but in the Baltimore City media, it always comes off as commentary from some far-out, right-wing zealot.

Recently, the public radio station WYPR sent a reporter to find Obama supporters in Carroll County. The journalist actually did a fairly good job in balancing both sides in comparison with many hatchet jobs done by other media outlets – but you are still left with an underlying insinuation of “Here we are in Carroll County wondering how in the world those people out there could vote for John McCain?”

If the big city media got past its myopia of Carroll as a long-standing Republican bastion in a Maryland sea of blue, they would realize that there is a diversity of political opinion in the county. In fact, through most of the 20th century, the majority of registered voters in Carroll County were Democrat. And traditionally, the elected officials in Carroll County ranged about 50/50 of Democrats to Republicans.

It is a phenomenon of the 1990s that Republicans gained the majority in voter registration and, in 1998, captured all of the state, local and courthouse seats in Carroll. Probably many factors contributed to this very recent Republican dominance.

One of the major factors would be that, despite party labels, county residents have had a long tradition in choosing the more conservative candidate in presidential politics.

As shown by the chart below, over the past 70 years, a Democrat presidential candidate carried Carroll County in only one election. That candidate was Lyndon Johnson who beat Barry Goldwater in the county by the slim margin of 119 votes in 1964.

Moreover, if you go back 90 years of elections, Republican presidential candidates have been victorious in Carroll County in 20 out of 22 contests. Even Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who carried the county in the depression era election of 1932 against Herbert Hoover, failed to carry Carroll County in his three latter campaigns.

We can expect the pendulum to swing back and for local Democrats to be elected to state and local office, perhaps as early as 2010 when the county government switches from three at-large commissioners to five commissioners elected by district.

But the county’s bedrock philosophy of conservative politics, especially as shown in presidential contests, will likely be around for many decades to come.

Year	Republican	Votes	Democrat	Votes
2004	Bush	55,275	Kerry	22.974
2000	Bush	41,742	Gore	20,146
1996	Dole	30,316	Clinton	17,122
1992	Bush	28,405	Clinton	15,447
1988	Bush	31,224	Dukakis	12,368
1984	Reagan	27,230	Mondale	8,898
1980	Reagan	19,859	Carter	10,393
1976	Ford	15,661	Carter	9,940
1972	Nixon	16,847	McGovern	4,408
1968	Nixon	11,888	Humphrey	4,658
1964	Goldwater	8,332	Johnson	8,451
1960	Nixon	11,445	Kennedy	5,763
1956	Eisenhower	11,749	Stevenson	4,423
1952	Eisenhower	11,563	Stevenson	4,934
1948	Dewey	8,003	Truman	4,226
1944	Dewey	8,999	Roosevelt	4,483
1940	Wilkie	8,300	Roosevelt	5,883
1936	Landon	7,383	Roosevelt	6,493
1932	Hoover	5,732	Roosevelt	6,482
1928	Hoover	8,644	Smith	3,731
1924	Coolidge	5,301	Davis	4,616
1920	Harding	5,784	Cox	4,273

Just Say “NO” to Slots

Just Say “NO” to Slots

by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 31, 2008 The Tentacle

There are two constitutional questions on the ballot next Tuesday. I will be voting “NO” on both. Question 2 will amend the state constitution to allow slots. Question 1 would amend the Maryland Constitution to allow early voting in Maryland.

In an earlier column I explained why I feel strongly that early voting in Maryland is not such a hot idea.

Question 2 is not nearly so black and white. I have a good number of well-intentioned and thoughtful friends and colleagues who are voting for slots, and almost an equal number of people who are just as responsible and well informed and are voting against slots.

After a great deal of thought, study, and research, I will be voting “NO.”

[…]

Maryland state government already has a pathological spending addiction and the current slots referendum only fuels the problem.

And there’s the rub. I cannot say it better than The Cecil Whig: “The people (who) are now trying to sell you slots are the same people (who) passed the largest tax increase in Maryland's history and said that it would solve our fiscal problems. They are the same people who said that there wouldn't be a BG&E rate hike…

[…]

20060000 OMalley BGE Ad

[…]

“If you believe the General Assembly will use the revenue generated from slots wisely, to lower taxes and control further spending, then we recommend you vote for it.

“But if you are concerned that legislators will waste the revenue from slots and citizens will not benefit with tax decreases and spending will again outpace tax revenues, then we recommend you vote against the referendum.”

[…]

Read the entire column here: Just Say “NO” to Slots

20081031 The Tentacle: Just Say NO to Slots

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich: “It’s Time to Move On”

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich: “It’s Time to Move On”

Related: 20081230 An interview with Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich

10.28.08

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8ZkJ-GNGRw



Comments on Stevens’ trial, Alaska’s future

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Begich said today that the jury has spoken, Senator Ted Stevens broke the law, and it’s time to move on. At a news conference in Anchorage, Begich said despite Stevens’ conviction on seven felony counts, Alaskans are resilient and will be able to move forward to address the critical challenges that face the state.

“The charges against Senator Stevens were serious and the conviction sends a strong message that no man is above the law,” Begich said. “Washington D.C. is broken and too many lawmakers are serving the special interests and not the people back home.”

Begich said while Stevens says he will appeal the federal jury’s verdict, Alaska’s issues are too important to have to wait for months or even years of legal maneuvering. Senator Stevens did a lot for our state, but that era is over, he added.

“We now have an opportunity to put this unfortunate chapter of our history behind us and focus on the future of Alaska,” Begich said. “This election gives Alaskans the opportunity to choose a different style of leadership, a different approach to addressing the important issues facing our state.”

Begich summarized his six-month campaign for reporters, pointing out he has released more than a dozen plans to deal with issues such as energy, ethics, health care and education. Begich said with the critical challenges facing the country, Alaska needs somebody with an independent style in Washington, working across party lines to solve the problems we’re facing.

“I love Alaska. This is my home. Every day I am in the U.S. Senate I will remember that and stand up for the issues that are important to us.”

Since announcing his candidacy in late April, Begich has received the endorsement of the Alaska State Employees Association/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 52; the National Education Association – Alaska and the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education; Retired General Wesley Clark; the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU).

http://begich.com/content/begich-it-s-time-move

20081028 US Senate candidate Mark Begich Its Time to Move On

Along with your vote, bring a can of beans

Along with your vote, bring a can of beans

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/1455/along-with-your-vote-bring-can-beans/

Posted 10/31/08

The Democratic Central Committee will conduct an Election Day Food Drive on Tuesday in support of Carroll County Food Sunday.

Collection boxes will be placed at polling places where possible. Call Martin Radinsky at 443-520-7750.

20081031 ExpCar Along with your vote bring a can of beans

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RedState: Do Not Vote for Ted Stevens for Alaska Senator

RedState: Don't Vote For Ted Stevens For Senate or Don Young for House At Large in Alaska

Party Loyalty Has Its Limits by: The Directors

Monday, October 27, 2008 at 03:52PM CDT

Comments

[…]

We stand at a perilous moment in American politics, with the real possibility that the Democrats could get to 60 votes in the Senate. This is no time for litmus tests of party loyalty, for abandoning our own. But we must make one exception: good conscience compels us to advise Alaskans not to vote for Ted Stevens for Senate or Don Young for the at-large House seat in Alaska.

We leave it to the individual voter whether to abstain or take the step of voting affirmatively for Mark Begich, the Democrat mayor of Anchorage, and candidate for the U.S. Senate, or for Ethan Berkowitz for the at-large House seat in Alaska.

[…]

But Ted Stevens and Don Young have been a pox on the Republican house for too long - too addicted to the pork barrel, too fast and loose with ethics.

Stevens' conviction in federal court today is the exclamation point on an era in Republican politics in general and Alaska politics in particular that needs to end (and which Gov. Sarah Palin has been battling to clean up). Republicans need to clean our own house. Washington cannot too soon see the end of Stevens and Young.

Read the entire post here: Don't Vote For Ted Stevens For Senate or Don Young for House At Large in Alaska


20081027 RedState Do Not Vote for Ted Stevens for Alaska Senator

Upcoming Calendar dates

Upcoming Calendar dates

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)

Carroll County GOP Election Night Get-together
8 p.m. till the results come in - “Dutch Treat”
Time-Out Sports Grille, Westminster Town Mall


Saturday, November 15

Carroll County Republican Women’s Club Bull Roast & Casino Night
To Benefit the Maryland National Guard/A Taste of Home
6 to 11 p.m. – VFW Post #467, Poole Road, Westminster
$40.00 per ticket
Contact: 410-795-3321 or 410-239-4180

Monday, November 17

Reception with Michael S. Steele – MD Senate GOP Slate
6:30 to 8:00 p.m. – Historic Savage Mill, 8600 Foundry St., Savage, MD
$100 per person; VIP reception with photo for $500 per person
Contact: Corey Stottlemyer at 301-331-8028 or cestott@msn.com

Wednesday, January 14

Opening Day of the 2009 Legislative Session – Maryland General Assembly
12 noon – State House, Annapolis

20081031 Upcoming Calendar dates