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Friday, January 15, 2010

You write what you’re told

Corporate News: “You write what you’re told”

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April 22, 2009

Posted January 15, 2010 – it’s a long story…

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New year means a new city attorney in Westminster

Levan and Ruff retained to take place of longtime attorney John Walsh

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By Kevin Dayhoff Posted http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3801/attorneys/ 1/12/10 http://tinyurl.com/yeqxmcb

The new year for Westminster city government will begin with new municipal attorneys for the first time in 30 years.

At the first meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council for 2010, the city announced the appointment of Elissa Levan and Karen Plumer Ruff to take the place of Westminster city attorney John Walsh, who retired in December after serving for more than 30 years.

The city’s process for finding a new attorney began last November. Westminster council president Damian Halstad introduced both attorneys who were in attendance for the council meeting.

“We welcome them and look forward to a long relationship because we sure don't like interviewing lawyers,” he quipped. “The last one we kept for what, 30 years?”

Levan and Karen Plumer Ruff are both from Funk & Bolton, P.A., a Mid-Atlantic-based law firm practicing primarily in commercial litigation, insurance regulation, government relations, local government law and creditors' rights.

Read the entire article here: http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3801/attorneys/

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Cliff Cumber, Bryan Sears, Meg Tully, and Carl Jung

January 5, 2010 by Kant BeTrue

Cliff Cumber recently said: “wonders at the universe and the new possibilities it throws up with seemingly effortless synchronicity.”

Sounds Jungian as in Carl Gustav Jung….

Over the many years of time travel, Mr. Cumber has been greatly influenced by Jungian concepts of synchronicity.

To understand why that is, one needs to go as far back in history as 1967.

It was in that year that Mr. Cumber and Dr. Jung first met quite accidently on March 30, 1967 at a photo shoot when they both appeared together on the cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album which was later released June 1, 1967.

Mr. Cumber may be found to the right of Edgar Allen Poe. Dr. Jung appears to the left of Mr. Poe.

Of course the odd thing about their happenstance meeting was Dr. Jung had died six years earlier on June 6, 1961. Perhaps it’s a “synchronicity” thing?

It was after the photo shoot that Mr. Cumber and Dr. Jung first discussed synchronicity at great length.

The Jungian theory of synchronicity had been introduced to Mr. Cumber by Sting in December 1982 when “The Police” were recording its last alum, appropriately titled, “Synchronicity,” which was released on June 1, 1983.

Once again the apparent non-linear chronology, so essential to the theory of synchronicity is probability the explanation for why Sting and Mr. Cumber discussed synchronicity in 1982; which precipitated Mr. Cumber to explore the theory with Dr. Jung in 1967, six years after he had died.

I hope that you are still following along carefully. If you are having some difficulty, it is suggested that you speak with Bryan Sears.

Why Mr. Sears, you ask? Well Mr. Sears was with Mr. Cumber at the March 30, 1967 photo shoot for the album cover of The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.

As a matter of fact, Mr. Sears is also pictured on the top row. He is the fourth person to the right of Mr. Cumber between the Vargas Girl and the actor Huntz Hall. And yes, that is Bob Dylan at the end of the row to the right of Mr. Sears.

And yes that is also Frederick New-Post reporter Meg Tully on the top row, the fifth person to the left of Mr. Cumber.

As it happens, Mr. Cumber and Ms. Tully were with the backup singers in the song “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” and that explains how they were invited to be on the album cover.

No one knows why Mr. Sears was there, but it has been said of Mr. Sears, he’s everywhere, he’s everywhere.

According to Paul Levy, who wrote an essay, “Catching the Bug of Synchronicity,” about Jungian synchronicity in the web publication Reality Sandwich:

“Synchronicities are those moments of "meaningful coincidence" when the boundary dissolves between the inner and the outer. At the synchronistic moment, just like a dream, our internal, subjective state appears, as if materialized in, as and through the outside world.

“Touching the heart of our being, synchronicities are moments in time in which there is a fissure in the fabric of what we have taken for reality and there is a bleed through from a higher dimension outside of time.

“Synchronicities are expressions of the dreamlike nature of reality, as they are moments in time when the timeless, dreamlike nature of the universe shines forth its radiance and openly reveals itself to us, offering us an open doorway to lucidity.”

Now that you have this additional background, one may only be sure that the purpose of life is to discuss synchronicities and its relationship with fragmentary patchworks of autochthonous and foreign elements as juxtaposed by the undeniable command mortality of insignificant self-inflicted syntactic semiotic economics which sometimes may cause irreproducible results unless there is a pre-emptive digital fallibility matrix which would require an integrated third-generational triangulated refinement of indefinite managerial potential.

Thank you for your non-linear time. Have a nice day before yesterday and beyond. Playing the drums and chanting is optional.

- 30 –

Kant Betrue, a Carthaginian with a Doctorate in Modern Anxiety and a minor in ennui; whose family settled in Westminster after the Third Punic War, has been with the New Bedford Herald since the 1960s (he can’t remember exactly when in the 1960s…). A Pulverized Prize winner for journalism, he writes literature of the absurd about issues ranging from the international syntactic semiotic economics to avatars of hyper-theoretical exploding toilets.

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A message from President Barack Obama about “The Earthquake in Haiti”

A message from President Barack Obama about “The Earthquake in Haiti”

from President Barack Obama

date Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 3:59 PM

subject The Earthquake in Haiti

Good Afternoon,

The reports and images from Haiti of collapsed hospitals, crumbled homes, and men and women carrying their injured neighbors through the streets are truly heart-wrenching. As we learn more about the extent of the devastation, our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti and Haitian Americans around our country who do not yet know the fate of their families and loved ones back home.

I have directed my Administration to respond with a swift, coordinated and aggressive effort to save lives. The people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States Government in the urgent effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble and to deliver the humanitarian relief -- the food, water and medicine -- that Haitians will need in the coming days.

This is also a time when we are reminded of the common humanity that we all share, and Americans have always responded to these situations with generosity of spirit. If you would like to support the urgent humanitarian effort in Haiti, I encourage you to visit our website where you can learn more about how to contribute:

http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/HaitiEarthquake

Americans trying to locate family members in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at (888) 407-4747.

We will continue to stand with the people of Haiti and keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,

Barack Obama

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Howard Kurtz: A look at Tucker Carlson's the Daily Caller

Media Notes: A look at Tucker Carlson's political Web site, the Daily Caller

By Howard Kurtz Monday, January 11, 2010; C01

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/10/AR2010011002388.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns

"We need a roundup of the weirdness," Tucker Carlson shouted, walking past a row of young staffers hunched over laptops on the sort of cheap- looking teak tables that scream start-up venture.

The Fox News commentator launches his new Web site, the Daily Caller, on Monday. His partner is Neil Patel, a former Dick Cheney aide. His opinion editor is Moira Bagley, who spent 2008 as the Republican National Committee's press secretary. And his $3 million in funding comes from Wyoming financier Foster Friess, a big-time GOP donor.

But Carlson insists this won't be a right-wing site: "I don't feel guilty about or ashamed in any way of saying we'll cover the people in power," he says, dismissing the capital's Republicans as "totally powerless."

"Our goal is not to get Republicans elected. Our goal is to explain what your government is doing. We're not going to suck up to people in power, the way so many have. There's been an enormous amount of throne-sniffing," he says, a sly grin beneath the mop of brown hair. "It's disgusting."

When he announced the Daily Caller last spring, Carlson was more explicit about its ideology, telling Human Events the site would be "opposed to what's going on" under President Obama -- "a radical increase in federal power . . . a version of socialism."

Read Mr. Kurtz’s entire column here: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/10/AR2010011002388.html?nav=rss_opinion/columns

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Investigative Voice: Marylanders apply for unemployment benefits in record numbers

JOBLESS — Marylanders apply for unemployment benefits in record numbers

Wednesday, 13 January 2010 16:26

43.5 PERCENT SURGE OVER 2008 By Stephen Janis

Marylanders seeking unemployment benefits from the state applied in record numbers in December, state officials said this week.

Even as the national economy begins a faltering recovery, the number of Marylanders applying for unemployment benefits surged at the end of 2009 to more than 48,000 — the highest number since 1974 — according to Bernie Kohn, spokesman for the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, the agency that administers the state’s unemployment insurance fund.

“We had more claims in the month of December than any month since 1974,” Kohn said.

The December surge caps a year (2009) when roughly 416,000 Marylanders applied for unemployment benefits, a 28 percent increase over the same period the previous year (2008) when roughly 290,000 state residents applied. The surge comes as the state prepares to tap $125 million in federal aid to keep the fund solvent through April.

The total 2009 increase in applications represents a 43.5 percent surge over figures for calendar year 2008.

Read the entire article here: JOBLESS — Marylanders apply for unemployment benefits in record numbers

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This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle http://www.thetentacle.com/

Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Spontaneous Incompetence
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In an incident, almost totally ignored by the dominant United States major news media, comes word that an American hero, the renown Army Green Beret-turned-Iraq/Afghanistan war correspondent, Michael Yon, was “arrested” January 5 as he entered the country for failing to disclose his income.

The Best Laid Plans….
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – "Dad you really need to snap out of it!" Mary admonished as I had screwed up the departure day for Chengdu, China. I had lost all track of time and was, to put it mildly, blindly in love.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010
“My Littlest Fascist”
Roy Meachum
When Alex Mooney’s political fuzz still rested on his cherubic cheek, I took to calling the state senator “My littlest Fascist,” to the point he replied: “I don’t like that.” To which I answered: “Please stop acting like one, Alex.”

To Abide By The Constitution or….
Farrell Keough
This is actually the second column and submission by Delegate Don Dwyer of Anne Arundel County on this topic. The initial column spoke to the need for Mayor Sheila Dixon to be removed from office based upon a clear reading of the Maryland Constitution.

Monday, January 11, 2010
General Assembly Journal 2010 – The Final Chapter
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
It ended in a scene not unlike the day it all began. Standing in the threshold of Room 324B of the Thomas Hunter Lowe House of Delegates Office building, staring at a small office furnished with well-worn but very nice wooden desk, cabinets, side tables, and credenza.

Kicking the Dog
Steven R. Berryman
Last week two separate Republican Central Committees duked it out over the official appointment – short term – for the remainder of the term of the 3-B delegate seat being vacated by Rick Weldon.

The Impact of Heritage…
Michael Kurtianyk
I am proud to be a first-generation American. You see, my father (rest his soul) was born in western Ukraine, outside Lvov.

Friday, January 8, 2010
Another Systemic Screw-up
Roy Meachum
Some five years ago, in August, I was caught in Turkey when an attempt on an airliner occurred using fluid from the suspect’s shaving kit; that was when the feds proclaimed a limit on liquids brought on board.
The Greatest Confidence Game
Joe Charlebois
The world is being hoodwinked. World leaders and influential policy makers met last month to put forth a plan to stop global warming which will increase restrictions on individual freedoms by bringing forth a new era of sweeping international government power that the world has not seen in hundreds of years.

Thursday, January 7, 2010
Dear President Obama,
Patricia A. Kelly
The following list of resolutions is my gift to you. The reason I want to help you out with this is that I think you're basically a nice guy with good intentions.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Problem with Underwear
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The tranquility of the holidays was rudely interrupted by reality Christmas morning as the news spread quickly that a terrorist with an explosive device concealed in his underwear attempted to bomb Northwest Airlines flight 253 as it approached Detroit.

Into Wedded Bliss…
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – A 6 A.M. wake up the day after your wedding? Yup! That's what time Suriani and I had to arise following our engagement and legal formalities in the kampung. My daughters stayed across the street in my condo while we retired to the Hilton for an exhausted sleep after a playful couple of hours.

Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Day Off But No Recyclables
Roy Meachum
It may be fashionable to criticize new Mayor Randy McClement for giving Frederick city employees Christmas Eve off; I don’t buy that line. Drawing from my corporate experience, nothing gets done in offices that date. Take that back: emergencies are sometimes handled – and that’s it.

It gets old. It really, REALLY gets old
Nick Diaz
The headline refers to all the moralizing and humbug by U.S. political and business hucksters when they visit Cuba. Take the delegation from the Congressional Black Caucus, which visited Castroland last April.

Monday, January 4, 2010
The Apple of Politics
Steven R. Berryman
In the beginning, the good Earth contained only two human beings. They had only one apple between them. Therefore, politics was born.

A New Year Dawns
Michael Kurtianyk
I remember my days on the Board of Directors at the Weinberg Center for the Arts. We struggled through some changes and did our level best to ensure that the Weinberg remained solvent.

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A Message from the Governor

A Message from the Governor

January 13, 2010

427th Legislative Session

Today, the 427th Maryland General Assembly convened for its 90-day legislative session.

Our task as public servants, as Marylanders, and as Americans is to continue making the choices and connections that will allow our families to get through these tough times even stronger. As I know you'll agree, there is no government program that is as important and empowering as a job that allows a family to raise their kids with dignity and respect and a roof over their heads. In these tough times, everything we accomplish this legislative session must be seen through the lens of whether or not it creates jobs, protects jobs, or improves the environment for creating and protecting jobs.

And it begins with maintaining the era of fiscal responsibility we returned to Annapolis. Rather than increasing spending, for the first time since the Great Depression, spending levels are less today than they were four years ago – and state spending has reduced $4.6 billion under our Administration. Maryland remains one of only seven states that continue to defend a Triple A Bond rating – a measure of fiscal responsibility certified by all three major agencies.

Every year for the past three years, we've submitted a budget that is not only balanced, but that comes in within the spending affordability guidelines. It is all with the goal and the motive and purpose of maintaining fiscal responsibility so we can make progress on schools, progress on public safety, progress that strengthens and grows our middle class and creates more opportunity for hardworking people in our State

Martin O'Malley
Governor

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Tentacle : Spontaneous Incompetence by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 13, 2010

Spontaneous Incompetence by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 13, 2010

http://www.thetentacle.com/ http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3554

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/01/tentacle-spontaneous-incompetence-by.html

In an incident, almost totally ignored by the dominant United States major news media, comes word that an American hero, the renown Army Green Beret-turned-Iraq/Afghanistan war correspondent, Michael Yon, was “arrested” January 5 as he entered the country for failing to disclose his income.

No, as unbelievable as it may seem, I am not making this up.

The news comes barely 10 days after a 23-year-old Nigerian named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was essentially given a pass by authorities to fly about the country, as a result of bureaucratic bungling of byzantine proportions, with a bomb in his pants which he planned to kill nearly 300 airplane passengers on Christmas Day.

It is in this context that Mr. Yon, the award-winning American combat-journalist, wrote on his Facebook page at 11:05 A.M. January 5:

“Got arrested at the Seattle airport for refusing to say how much money I make... Their videos and audios should show that I was polite, but simply refused questions that had nothing to do with national security….”

[…]

According to Aleksandra Kulczuga, writing for the web publication, The Daily Caller, [http://dailycaller.com/] Mr. Yon said: “I was caught off-guard by the question [about my income]…” Yon, an American citizen traveling on an American passport, said he cooperated fully when asked standard security questions about what was in his suitcase: “I was on better-than-normal behavior.”

[…]

For those who are not familiar with Mr. Yon, there is no better place to start than with his web publication, “Michael Yon Online Magazine,” http://www.michaelyon-online.com/...

[…]

Read the rest of the column here: Spontaneous Incompetence by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 13, 2010 http://www.thetentacle.com/ http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3554

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Unbelievable: Renown Iraq/Afghan war correspondent Michael Yon “arrested” Jan 5 by US Customs http://tinyurl.com/ycmawvq

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The Tentacle : Spontaneous Incompetence by Kevin E. Dayhoff January 13, 2010

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Carroll County Birthday Celebration TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 2010

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Join HSCC as we celebrate the founding of Carroll County on January 19, 1837.

Nancy Gibson, noted historian and former curator of the DAR Museum, will present a very special lecture on Carroll County quilts and their history. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. in Holy Cross Hall at the Church of the Ascension, 23 North Court Street.

Parking available in the lot on Ralph Street. Free; refreshments provided. For more information call the Historical Society at (410) 848-6494

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Westminster City Hall, Emerald Hill, Westminster, MD

Westminster City Hall, Emerald Hill, Westminster, MD by Kevin Dayhoff March 26, 2009.

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Annapolis diverts sister city funding

Annapolis Mayor Cohen Diverts Sister City Funding to Reduce Budget Deficit

Annapolis, MD (01-12-10) – As part of his continuing effort to attack the city's financial deficit, Mayor Joshua J. Cohen announced today that he is redirecting the $27,500 remaining in the Sister Cities program to the general fund for the current fiscal year.

"Now is not the time to be spending $27,500 on the Sister Cities program when we are struggling even to fund essential services," said Mayor Cohen, whose administration is focused on eliminating an estimated $6.5 million budget deficit for FY 2011.

The Mayor also is convening a group of community stakeholders to review the Sister Cities program and recommend ways to explore public/private partnerships that would provide long-term benefit to the city.

"A strategically thought-out international exchange program has the potential to add value to our economic development efforts, as well as our educational and cultural institutions within the city," Mayor Cohen said. "It is time to take the Sister Cities program out from under the umbrella of city government and make it a more community-based initiative."

Individuals who have accepted the Mayor's invitation to review the Sister Cities program and make recommendations include:

Linnell Bowen, Executive Director, Maryland Hall for the Performing Arts
Reginald Broddie, Chief Professional Officer, Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
Bob Burdon, President and CEO, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce
Connie Del Signore, President and CEO, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference & Visitors Bureau
Kevin Maxwell, Superintendent, Anne Arundel County Public Schools
Joe Rubino, Director of Governmental Affairs, U.S. Naval Academy

Annapolis first began as a Sister City in 1980, partnering with Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. Since then, Annapolis has partnered with many other cities, including Wexford, Ireland; Dumfries, Scotland; Tallin, Estonia; Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rochefort, France; Richmond, North Yorkshire; and Newport, Wales.

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Breitbart on Hannity: Yon, Obama, TSA and national security

Andrew Breitbart: Obama Took a Surfboard Accident With a Kid More Seriously Than Underwear Bomber

January 5, 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adURxXmCOJE

Andrew Breitbart was on with Sean Hannity tonight to discuss Obama's national security policies. Andrew pointed out that Obama took a surfboard accident in Hawaii more seriously than the underwear...

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Nightline / Girls Gone Mild November 24 2009

Nightline / Girls Gone Mild November 24 2009

A Christian crusade for teens to dress in less provocative clothing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mkLEZRK7ZY

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Articles and columns about Westminster city government in 2009

Articles and columns about contemporary Westminster city government by Kevin Dayhoff in 2009

Westminster electric Christmas parade winners announced Published December 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle John Street Quarters at the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department was packed Monday night with participants from this year's Westminster Miracle on Main Street Holiday Electric Parade. The 10 winners in Westminster's first-ever electric light parade held ... ...

Westminster's holiday glow, from 'Kringling' to a parade of lights Published December 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... the best place in the world for the Christmas holidays. No Grinches allowed. When he is not masquerading through town looking at Christmas lights, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Public safety, code issues among items at Westminster roundtables Published November 29, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... recommended continuing the Main Street roundtable meetings on a monthly basis with the property owners and church representatives. — Kevin Dayhoff

Westminster to get federal stimulus grant Published October 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle Westminster announced at Monday night’s mayor and Common Council meeting that navigation of a “sea of paperwork” enabled the city to double a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal stimulus funds, to replace aging water meters ... ...

Westminster city clerk dies Published October 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Westminster and Carroll County officials are mourning the loss of City Clerk Laurell Taylor, who died at her home Thursday morning.“She was a very dedicated city employee,” Mayor Kevin Utz said in an interview with The Eagle. “She did everything asked of her ... ...

Budget woes dominate Westminster council meeting Published October 5, 2009 by Westminster Eagle The meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council last on Sept. 28 began with plenty of smiles, but the mood quickly turned somber as a discussion on budget woes dominated the balance of the evening. Mayor Kevin Utz conducted a public hearing on the ... ...

Westminster council meeting details city improvements and comprehensive plan Published July 25, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... for the annual Christmas parade. With that, council president Damian Halstad gaveled the meeting to a close and folks quickly paraded out the door. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

Dayhoff: New councilmember tackles alleged hit and run driver Published June 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle ... Westminster city police arrived and took control of the situation The accident is under investigation. All in a day’s work. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ...

Utz elected as new mayor of Westminster Published May 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... with 130 votes; Eleanor DeMario, 105; William Gill, 130; and William Hughes, 58. — compiled by Kevin Dayhoff Incumbent, two newcomers elected council Hampstead Town Councilman Wayne Thomas won election along with newcomers Jamey Ayers and ... ...

Crunching numbers, and historic perspective, in Westminster election Published May 12, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... “I’m humbled and anxious to get started.” The writer, Kevin Dayhoff, is a history columnist for The Eagle newspapers. He served as ... did his grandfather Frank Thomas Babylon for several years in the 1890s.

Utz elected as Westminster mayor Published May 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle … the top vote-getter of the evening with 512 votes.Others in the council race were Darcel Harris (130 votes), Eleanor DeMario (105), William Gill (130) and William Hughes (58).— compiled by Kevin Dayhoff...

Dayhoff: How water drove the growth Westminster ... and still does Published May 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... 200 years after our community banded together to maintain a steady and reliable water supply. Feedback, questions, and comments are welcome in the readers’ comments section below. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

DAYHOFF: Cutting a ribbon on history at the Westminster Water Treatment Plant Published April 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... prosper. Note: next week's column will review a more in-depth history of the story of the early Westminster water systems. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster, where he served as mayor from 2001 to 2005. When he is not enjoying a great glass of Westminster ... ...

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To My Darling Husband, I had a small accident with your pickup

--To My Darling Husband,

Before you return from your business trip, I just want you to know about the small accident I had with the pickup truck when I turned into the driveway. Fortunately not too bad and I really didn't get hurt, so please don't worry too much about me.

I was coming home from Wal-Mart, and when I turned into the driveway I accidentally pushed down on the accelerator instead of the brake. The garage door is slightly bent but the pickup fortunately came to a halt when it bumped into your car.

I am really sorry, but I know with your kind-hearted personality you will forgive me. You know how much I love you and care for you my sweetheart.

I am enclosing a picture for you. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms again.

Your loving wife.
XOXOXOXOXO

P.S. Your Girlfriend Called.

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Faith helps make Chick-Fil-A a successful business

Nightline / Never on Sundays December 23, 2009

Faith helps make Chick-Fil-A a successful business.

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The Chick-Fil-A in Westminster is quite supportive of the community. We go out of our way to eat there to support both the restaurant's values and the fact that they support the community from which they are benefiting.

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Digest of 2009 Explore Carroll stories by Kevin Dayhoff

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Crime and vagrants greeted the new year in days gone by Published December 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... it, but he is not sure. Like everybody else, Mr. Tuck is frustrated but isn't sure who to blame." When he's not wearing a New Year's party hat, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Snow day like this Published December 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Mary, Dolly and I all believe in Santa Claus, and you should, too Published December 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... holidays with your family friends and loved ones. Merry Christmas and a happy Hanukah, too. When he is not listening to Dolly Parton Christmas music, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Westminster electric Christmas parade winners announced Published December 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle John Street Quarters at the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department was packed Monday night with participants from this year's Westminster Miracle on Main Street Holiday Electric Parade. The 10 winners in Westminster's first-ever electric light parade held ... ...

Santa Claus is coming to town Published December 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... Pictures cost $10.00 each and all proceeds go to support fire and ambulance services in the community. For more information, check the fire department web site: http://www.westminstervfd.org/ — Kevin E. Dayhoff...

Westminster's holiday glow, from 'Kringling' to a parade of lights Published December 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... the best place in the world for the Christmas holidays. No Grinches allowed. When he is not masquerading through town looking at Christmas lights, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

To Carroll's benefit, WTTR and Dwight Dingle grew up together Published December 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... have had in the community. Even though he has signed off, he would certainly want us to carry on the good work. When he's not listening to WTTR, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

'Voice of Carroll County,' Dwight Dingle, dies at age 63 Published December 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle At a Memorial Mass celebrated Dec. 3 at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, about 250 family members and friends recalled Dwight O. Dingle as a community leader, a trusted voice and a man who always advocated for Carroll County. Dingle, the popular, ... ...

Memorial service set for 'Voice of Carroll County,' Dwight Dingle Published December 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Perhaps Vivian Laxton, Carroll County public information administrator, said it best last week when she said, “The voice of Carroll County fell silent this week.” Dwight O. Dingle, the popular, larger-than-life community cheerleader and longtime on-air ... ...

Tripping the 'light fantastic toe' into the holiday season Published November 29, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... also be revealed in the compassionate support our community renders to less fortunate citizens. When he's not stuffing his face with turkey, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Public safety, code issues among items at Westminster roundtables Published November 29, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... recommended continuing the Main Street roundtable meetings on a monthly basis with the property owners and church representatives. — Kevin Dayhoff

DAYHOFF: From early history to now, a tradition of local honor Published November 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Slade, Jack Lippy and Joe Fisher. We will always remember their service to our country and our community. When he's not saying thanks to veterans, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Hundreds attend Cartwright memorial in Union Bridge Published November 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle UNION BRIDGE — More than 500 people crowded into the social hall at the Union Bridge fire station on Nov. 16 to pay respects to Staff Sgt. Charles Isaac Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, who was killed Nov. 7 in action while supporting combat operations in ... ...

County sings 'With One Voice' to raise money to fight domestic violence Published November 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle On Saturday, Nov. 21, Family and Children's Services of Central Maryland and Human Services Programs will sponsor the annual “With One Voice” — an evening of music at St. John Catholic Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster. The annual event always attracts a ... ...

Remembering a fighter, warrior ... and community man Published November 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle More than 500 people crowded into the social hall at the Union Bridge fire station today to pay respects to Staff Sergeant Charles Isaac Cartwright, 26, of Union Bridge, who died Nov. 7 while supporting combat operations in Farah province, Afghanistan. ... ...

Law and order, Carroll style, used to include machine guns, grenade launchers and riot gear Published November 15, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... was to determine how many policemen would be willing to participate in such a squad on a volunteer basis." When he is not hiding under the couch, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Black & Decker has been an important tool for Carroll County Published November 8, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... a brain drain in the community. When he is not in the shop working with Black & Decker tools, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Wampler's turned pumpkins into a cash crop in Carroll Published November 1, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... by Woodrow Thomas of Sykesville. Thomas received the $6 prize; a tidy sum for the Depression." When he is not gorging himself on pumpkin pie, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Westminster to get federal stimulus grant Published October 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle Westminster announced at Monday night’s mayor and Common Council meeting that navigation of a “sea of paperwork” enabled the city to double a grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal stimulus funds, to replace aging water meters ... ...

Officials may face sharp critics, but in 1946 it was real knives Published October 25, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... ..." If you ask me, it's refreshing to hear an elected official level with you and tell it like it is. When he's not under a pile of rocks, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Schaum weaves a creative display at Westminster's Off Track Art Published October 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... In addition to displaying her work at Off Track Studio, Schaum will also join other artists on the Carroll County Artisans Studio Tour this coming December 5 and 6. For more information go to: www.ccartists.com/index.html.— submitted by Kevin Dayhoff...

DAYHOFF: Honoring the 'Hell Drivers of Taneytown,' in 1948 and today Published October 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... just raise your finger, err, hand. Drop us a note or share it in the comment section on www.explorecarroll.com. When he is not risking his life on Route 140, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... , or go to http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ ....

Community mourns the loss of photographer Charlie Magee Published October 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... s choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.prittsfuneralhome.com/. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ ...

ARCHIVE: Guy Babylon made world class music, but never really left Carroll
Published October 11, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... a kind-hearted family man and friend ... who happened to play keyboard for Elton John. When he is not listening to "Madman Across the Water," Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Westminster city clerk dies Published October 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Westminster and Carroll County officials are mourning the loss of City Clerk Laurell Taylor, who died at her home Thursday morning.“She was a very dedicated city employee,” Mayor Kevin Utz said in an interview with The Eagle. “She did everything asked of her ... ...

Budget woes dominate Westminster council meeting Published October 5, 2009 by Westminster Eagle The meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council last on Sept. 28 began with plenty of smiles, but the mood quickly turned somber as a discussion on budget woes dominated the balance of the evening. Mayor Kevin Utz conducted a public hearing on the ... ...

Truman on television and German POWs on the farm Published October 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... has had a lasting impact that certainly wasn't predicted at the time. When he's not watching President Barack Obama on television seven days a week, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: Dedication of fire hall in 1899 was a hot time in Manchester Published September 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... They protect you night and day, 365 days out of the year. When he's not putting out fires somewhere, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

DAYHOFF: Silver Run is rich in history, yet still a real hometown Published September 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... call them at 410-346-6816 or visit them at http://www.budsatsilverrun.com/. When he is not watching Anthony Bourdain, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net...

DAYHOFF: what should we think when Kanye West grabs the mic from Taylor Swift? Published September 14, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle ... say you? Click HERE for an image of the actual moment West grabbed the microphone from a visibly startled Swift. When he is not listening to Lawrence Welk, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

William Henry Rinehart found his true calling in Union Bridge Published September 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... in Washington while he was working in Italy. Rinehart died at age 49 on Oct. 28, 1874, from tuberculosis. When he's not checking out art in Union Bridge, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

President Eisenhower shared Carroll County's love of farming Published September 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... regarding Finksburg with the Carroll County Genealogical Society and the Carroll County Historical Society. When he is not roaming around Gettysburg, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Guy Babylon of New Windsor, long-term keyboardist for Elton John Published September 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Guy Babylon, 52, died Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, Calif., according to family sources and Elton John’s official website. He was born on December 20, 1956, in New Windsor, the son of Graham and Mary Babylon, owners of the Babylon Vault Company, a ... ...

Spiritual and historical pilgrimage to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg Published August 30, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... for a spiritually moving and truly meaningful experience. For more information go to setonshrine.org. When he is not on the road exploring local history, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ ...

Dayhoff: Mythologizing the great unwashed self-importance of Woodstock Published August 27, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Me, I was moved to watch a lot of the Food Channel. When he is not listening to Jimi Hendrix, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ ...

Appetite for history and cuisine both satisfied in Union Bridge Published August 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Inn. Just tell them a "well-rounded" writer and artist from Westminster sent you. When he is not eating, Kevin Dayhoff is asleep. Nevertheless, he may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Shriver remembered for Special Olympics and also for a connection to Carroll Published August 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... ; and the mother-in-law of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, it is through the Special Olympics that she will live on through the ages. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Not a great president, but Harding sure was a busy guy Published August 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... his death was caused by a heart attack, triggered by complications of exhaustion. Gee, I wonder why? When he's not feeling sorry for Mrs. Harding, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Dr. Ira Zepp, 79, McDaniel College and Westminster civil rights leader, dies Published August 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle The Rev. Dr. Ira Gilbert Zepp Jr., professor emeritus of the religious studies department at McDaniel College, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 1. He was 79. In a memorial tribute by McDaniel College president Joan Develin Coley, she recalled that Dr. ... ...

Charles Carroll influenced world view of 'Democracy in America' Published August 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Maybe we inherited it from our namesake. Or maybe we've just read enough of "Democracy in America." When he's not channeling Charles Carroll, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

High winds in Sykesville might not be a twister Published July 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle SYKESVILLE — Strong winds whipped through Carroll County’s rolling hills Sunday evening was enough to cause damage to homes, but the National Weather Service says that it did not appear to be a tornado. The storm downed trees and power lines, damaged cars ... ...

Lighting the faces of children, and a dark day for taxation Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... of state and national government, we may be feeling "very blue over the outcome" for many years. When he is not feeling blue over taxes, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

[Kevin Dayhoff mentioned] Hoby Wolf advocates for things the county has already done Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... on this project. They have. On Feb. 26, 2007, Commissioner Michael Zimmer visited Harford County's facility (along with Eagle columnist Kevin Dayhoff.) Then, the board traveled to York, Pa., on April 30, 2007, to view that operation. They have also been to ... ...

Westminster council meeting details city improvements and comprehensive plan Published July 25, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... for the annual Christmas parade. With that, council president Damian Halstad gaveled the meeting to a close and folks quickly paraded out the door. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

Jackson's death created a wave of empathy in Westminster Published July 19, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... our citizens on hearing the mournful intelligence of Jackson's death ..." When he is not listening to the music of the "Jackson 5," Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Hampstead man arrested for setting Greens Apartments fire Published July 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... s damage is estimated at $450,000, according to fire marshals. Kevin Dayhoff contributed to this report....

DAYHOFF: 11th Air Cavalry Troop memorial recalls service of Carroll natives Published July 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... to help honor these men and their families, as well those others named on the memorial who paid so dearly in the service of their community and nation. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... for his age," Crutcher responded that Douglass has "rested a lot" over the years. When he's not traveling back in time to the 1800s, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind Published July 2, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... And that is all I know for right now. Hope you and your family have a great Fourth of July weekend. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914 Published June 28, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... reminds me that it was Groucho Marx who once said, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: Hoffa Field and the Sheathing of the Sword Published June 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... . Lightner and the June 1922 American Sentinel newspaper article have left us with an extensive and fascinating account of the “The Sheathing of the Sword.” Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

'Year without summer' killed crops ... and created a monster Published June 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... village folk that it's not a bad idea to keep a torch handy on these cool summer nights. When he is not playing with laboratory-harnessed lightning, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge Published June 20, 2009 by Westminster Eagle UNION BRIDGE — Several hundred folks braved threatening weather June 20 to witness the unveiling and dedication of the historic 1900 Blue Ridge College bell in Lehigh Square, the original site of the college which had thrived in Union Bridge from 1898 to ... ...

When city got 'sole' in the 1920s, it was cause for a celebration Published June 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... be the guest speaker. There will be a retirement ceremony for worn flags. Guests may bring old flags for retirement. When he is not waving the flag, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Remember when you could walk to work in Westminster? Published June 7, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... . Think you know? If so, drop me a line at ... , and be sure to put Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thank you. When he's not on a "walk-about" in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... . ...

Company H: from the Frizellburg greenhouses to the sands of Omaha Beach
Published June 3, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... (have) come a long way from the old parade field in Frizellburg.” Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Dayhoff: New councilmember tackles alleged hit and run driver Published June 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle ... Westminster city police arrived and took control of the situation The accident is under investigation. All in a day’s work. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ...

In 1925, planting the seeds of employment, production Published May 31, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... with a nugget that no one else could rival -- Mayor Dorsey of Mount Airy was "one of my ancestors." When he's not roaming the streets of historic Westminster looking for old factories,

Celebration of memory and change Published May 26, 2009 by Westminster Eagle This year’s Westminster Memorial Day ceremonies witnessed many changes over the past — although the solemn tradition of 142 years continued. On Memorial Day the normal hustle and bustle of downtown Westminster paused to remember fallen veterans, and ... ...

Dayhoff: Maryland National Guard Company H, had its beginnings in the flower business Published May 22, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... We are deeply indebted to those who fought and died to give us the unalienable right to live free and cherish liberty in the pursuit of happiness. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Mulkey is one of many, yet a special son of Carroll County Published May 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... thanks to Mount Airy councilwoman Wendi Peters and American Legion Post 191 commander Roy True for their help with this column. We will resume the history trivia quiz next Sunday. In the meantime,

Celebrating Cockey's Tavern, birthplace of Carroll County Published May 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... you know the answer? If so, drop me an e-mail at ... . Be sure to add Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he's not hanging around old haunts such as Cockey's Tavern, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... ....

Utz elected as new mayor of Westminster Published May 18, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... with 130 votes; Eleanor DeMario, 105; William Gill, 130; and William Hughes, 58. — compiled by Kevin Dayhoff Incumbent, two newcomers elected council Hampstead Town Councilman Wayne Thomas won election along with newcomers Jamey Ayers and ... ...

Dayhoff: The rebirth of the Cockey's Tavern building in Westminster Published May 12, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... column in the Carroll Eagle of The Baltimore Sun for more of the rich history of Cockey’s. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Crunching numbers, and historic perspective, in Westminster election Published May 12, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... “I’m humbled and anxious to get started.” The writer, Kevin Dayhoff, is a history columnist for The Eagle newspapers. He served as ... did his grandfather Frank Thomas Babylon for several years in the 1890s.

Utz elected as Westminster mayor Published May 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle … the top vote-getter of the evening with 512 votes.Others in the council race were Darcel Harris (130 votes), Eleanor DeMario (105), William Gill (130) and William Hughes (58).— compiled by Kevin Dayhoff...

For municipalities that still exist, elections renew a call to activism Published May 10, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... who was the first mayor? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... . Be sure to add Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he is not handicapping the municipal elections, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... ....

Dayhoff: How water drove the growth Westminster ... and still does Published May 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... 200 years after our community banded together to maintain a steady and reliable water supply. Feedback, questions, and comments are welcome in the readers’ comments section below. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Readers revel in the details of the great baseball tater caper Published May 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... who declared the caper the "hidden-ball trick to end all hidden-ball tricks." No history trivia question this week -- I'm missing the baseball game on TV. When he is not watching baseball, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... . ...

DAYHOFF: Cutting a ribbon on history at the Westminster Water Treatment Plant Published April 29, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... prosper. Note: next week's column will review a more in-depth history of the story of the early Westminster water systems. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster, where he served as mayor from 2001 to 2005. When he is not enjoying a great glass of Westminster ... ...

Cutting the 'Horse Train Stop' of Sykesville out of Howard County Published April 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... line. Thanks. If you answer correctly, your name might be drawn for the coveted Carroll Eagle coffee mug, suitable for use in any county. When he's not straddling the line between two counties,

Dayhoff: Getting the Community Media Center out of the closet Published April 21, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... of not only the Community Media Center, but also everything that is great about our community.Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Thoughts turn to baseball and Jackie Robinson Published April 17, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... is this week's winner of the famed Carroll Eagle mug. For an extended version of this column, with even more on Jackie Robinson, go to explorecarroll.com. When he's not enjoying April showers, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... . ...

Dayhoff: Recalling Jackie Robinson, the great American experiment Published April 15, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... comments below. That’s my two cents. What’s yours?Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Mills' contributions to hospital follow a healthful tradition Published April 12, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... me with information for this week's column. If you'd like to learn more about the work of the foundation, give her a call at 410- 871-6200. When he is not eating sushi with Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... . ...

Recalling the devastating Westminster fire of 1906 Published April 8, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Spring Carnival. It is never too early to start teaching your children fire safety. As history shows us -- it's everyone's concern and it can be a matter of life and death. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

County jail started out 0-for-1 when it came to holding prisoners Published April 3, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... . Be sure to add Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he's not "climbing down the spouting" to get away from his cell phone,

Dayhoff: A brief review of the Westminster Navy, and its role in American history Published April 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Navy; a proud heritage few Carroll Countians know. Now you know it too. Well, perhaps not. Happy April Fool's Day. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. , or add your thoughts to the readers' comment section below....

Merriment and joy, from one kind of cell to another Published March 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... can you tell us about the circumstances? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... . Be sure to add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he's not on (or in) a cell, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... ....

Dayhoff says: When it comes to Obama on Jay Leno, get over it
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Celebrating historic buildings, 'Irishtown' and spring fever Published March 22, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... ? Drop me an e-mail at ... and be sure to add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he's not standing along a parade route, former Westminster mayor Kevin Dayhoff may be reached via e-mail at ... . ...

Studying the economics of rewarding bad behavior Published March 18, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... paying for food with change, is comforted by the fact that the folks who caused this mess will be keeping their jobs. And now I'm sure that you, too, will sleep easier at night. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

Are big financial mergers part of Westminster history? Bank on it Published March 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... trees finally arrive in Washington? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... and add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he is not daydreaming about spring, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... . ...

Story of Carroll County today reads like a text book of success Published March 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... story of Carroll County today reads like a success history book, thanks in part to these great characters and institutions. Now please excuse me. I have a lot of reading to do. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. ....

One Westminster family's friend, and enemy, during the Civil War Published March 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Nations. What is this event? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... and be sure to add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. When he is not trying to stay warm,

Sheryl gives advice on banking and toilet paper, one square at a time Published March 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... units. In the end, this is one of those messy pesky problems when we may need more than two or three squares. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. . ...

In the 1800s, Parke was a giant in politics and the print media Published February 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... e-mail me at ... (with Sunday Eagle in the subject line) with your top pick -- and a brief explanation of why. We'll compare notes, and share more stories of Carroll's past. Thank you. E-mail Kevin Dayhoff at ... ....

In the 1920s, somebody was going to go hungry Published February 25, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... and to those readers who disagreed with my recent assessment that the New Deal only made the Great Depression worse. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. . ...

Which comes first: a great person, or the great deed needing to be done?
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. When he's not watching C-Span, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... . ...

Gallery taps Carroll's eclectic mix Published February 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Sarah Abel-DeLuca, painting * Melinda Byrd, painting, printmaking * Christina Collins-Smith, photography and digital collage * Kevin Dayhoff, painting, mixed media, digital collage * Mary Decker, painting, mixed media * Gail Elwell, sculpture, mixed media ... ...

Luncheon in Washington has an international flavor Published February 18, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Maryland Secretary of State and Maryland Sister States "Bridges to the World" film series. It will be screened at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, in the Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium, at Towson University. E-mail Kevin Dayhoff at ... ....

[Kevin Dayhoff mentioned] Off Track gets on track with local artists Published February 18, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Abel-DeLuca, painting * Melinda Byrd, painting and printmaking * Christina Collins-Smith, photography and digital collage * Kevin Dayhoff, painting, mixed media, digital collage * Mary Decker, painting and mixed media * Gail Elwell, sculpture and mixed ... ...

Reading, 'riting and raiding the money for schools Published February 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... Drop me an e-mail at ... (please note the change in the e-mail address), and be sure to add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. As soon as Kevin Dayhoff finishes his homework, he may be reached at ... . ...

Porkulus Spending Act of '09 Published February 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... huge amounts of income redistribution and social-welfare pork. The immediate impact for us is that Maryland's budget woes will soon be redistributed to Carroll County and its eight local municipalities. E-mail Kevin Dayhoff at ... . ...

Winter months turned up the heat to create fire departments Published February 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... you know? Drop me an e-mail at ... (please note the change in the e-mail address), and be sure to add Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. Thanks. As soon as Kevin Dayhoff thaws out, he may be reached at ... ....

Not that our presidents are exactly trivial, but ... Published February 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... If you know any of these answers -- or if you have any presidential trivia questions -- e-mail me at ... and please put Westminster Eagle in the subject line. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

When 'breaking news' was all about horse and buggy accidents Published February 1, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... County volunteer fire company that was organized in 1948? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at kdayhoff@carr.org, with Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. When he is not watching breaking news,

Remembering the life of former mayor David E. Walsh Published January 28, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... Tubman. A Feb. 4 newspaper article noted that his funeral "was largely attended and numerous beautiful floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which he was held." Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Fitzhugh was just what the doctor ordered in Carroll's medical past Published January 25, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... the way: Where was the Carlton Theatre? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at kdayhoff@carr.org, with Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. When he's not praying for our nation and its new president,
Even when Carroll County was dry, it really wasn't Published January 21, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... in police court that he had been tempted by the devil. No mention was made in the article as to how popular Communion services were at the "Church of the Holy Moonshiners." Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

60 years ago, Davis opened the first chapter of the library book Published January 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... , 1870? Think you know? …with "Sunday Carroll Eagle" in the subject line. When he's not talking with his pet stuffed animal named "Mr. Moose,"

Martin Luther King and Marvin Gaye still show us the way Published January 14, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... quot;: "For only love can conquer hate, You know you've got to find a way, To bring some understanding here today ... Talk to me so you can see, Oh what's going on ..." Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

A connection of Biblical proportions and a few presidential pet projects Published January 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... may take the cake. What were his two pets? Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at kdayhoff@carr.org with Sunday Carroll Eagle in the subject line. When he's not "fawning" over presidential pets,

There is no such thing as a 'simpler time' Published January 7, 2009 by Westminster Eagle ... rise to the occasion ... just as we have in the past. One can be sure that our efforts to overcome the challenges will not always be pretty, but we'll get there. It's in our heritage. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

New Year celebrations filled with joy, hope ... and great food Published January 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... tell me a little about her and her extraordinary accomplishments. Think you know? Drop me an e-mail at kdayhoff@carr.org. In the meantime, have a Happy New Year. When he is not daydreaming of ethnic food,

New beginnings, new hopes and new adventures of 2009 Published December 31, 2008 by Westminster Eagle ... to bring in the New Year. May the New Year descend upon our families and community with peace and joy. Let's look forward to the new beginnings, new hopes and new adventures of 2009. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Carrying a tune, and its words of harmony, into the new year Published December 28, 2008 by Carroll Eagle ... the rest of the year. I'll resume the Sunday Carroll Eagle history trivia quiz next week. Until then, have a wonderful, and safe, New Years Day. When he's not listening to a Porky Pig solo,

As Santa hits the road, fire department is a driving force Published December 24, 2008 by Westminster Eagle ... room. It adds charm to a home and never whines. And a Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you bust its ... (ahem) ornaments. Merry Christmas from all of us at The Westminster Eagle. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

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