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Thursday, September 02, 2010

Recent stories by Carrie Knauer in the Carroll County Times

Recent stories by Carrie Knauer in the Carroll County Times

  1. http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/?q=Knauer&t=article&l=25&d=&date-selector=on&d1=1+year+ago&d2=&s=&sd=desc&sections=all&f=html

    Carrie Knauer

    Friday, January 8, 2010 12:00 am

    Enviroment and agriculture, West Carroll and food columnist

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    Recycling manager to visit libraries

    Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:53 am

    Carroll County Recycling Manager Maria Myers will be visiting the Finksburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library tonight to talk about single-stream recycling and answer questions about what can and cannot be recycled in Carroll.

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    New Windsor offered town manager job, expects response this week

    Sunday, August 1, 2010 8:30 pm

    The New Windsor mayor and town council are hoping to be able to announce who will serve as the new town manager at Wednesday's council meeting.

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    Envirothon team places in top five at national competition

    Tuesday, August 10, 2010 9:06 pm

    Carroll County Boy Scout Venturing Crew 202 placed fifth out of 54 teams in the 2010 Canon Envirothon.

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    Union Bridge may raise late fees for parking tickets

    Sunday, August 22, 2010 11:30 pm

    The Union Bridge Town Council is having a public hearing tonight on an ordinance that would change the late fees for parking tickets in town.

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    New Windsor names its new town manager, the Carroll County deputy director of public works

    Thursday, August 5, 2010 12:00 am

    NEW WINDSOR - Franklin Schaeffer, county deputy director of public works, has accepted a position as New Windsor town manager. He plans to begin Sept. 7.

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    Trash bags being stolen from Union Bridge trash cans

    Monday, August 9, 2010 12:00 am

    John Witiak used to spend Thursday mornings walking up and down Main Street in Union Bridge, collecting trash bags with discarded waste from the public trash cans before the waste haulers came through.

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    Animated clip on recycling airing on cable Channel 24

    Sunday, August 22, 2010 12:00 am

    The county government is hoping to encourage children and families to recycle with a new county-produced video now airing on cable Channel 24.

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    Contest for youths to highlight local food

    Sunday, August 15, 2010 11:58 pm

    Maryland youths have a chance to win an Apple iPod Touch by creating a video on what local food means to them.

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    New Windsor treatment plant construction ahead of schedule

    Wednesday, August 18, 2010 12:15 am

    NEW WINDSOR - Five months into construction, officials say the New Windsor wastewater treatment plant should be up and running by January.

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    Nervousness surrounds first day at Taneytown Elementary

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010 12:15 am

    TANEYTOWN — Kindergartner Thomas McClintic was nervous about his first day of school, so fellow day-care students Brianna Naills and Savannah Stull walked with him to the front door Tuesday, one on each side.

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    17-year-old named Miss Carroll County Farm Bureau

    Sunday, August 1, 2010 10:49 pm

    Shelby Stevens, 17, of Westminster, was named 2010 Miss Carroll County Farm Bureau Sunday night at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair.

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    First Global Visions and The Hindman Foundation offer free services

    Friday, August 13, 2010 11:58 pm

    First Global Visions and The Hindman Foundation are offering 11 free technology-driven energy assessments and retrofits for Carroll County homeowners who make less than $72,675 annually per household and are interested in saving money on their energy bills.

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    Union Bridge raises late fees for tickets

    Tuesday, August 24, 2010 12:00 am

    UNION BRIDGE - Those who don't pay their parking fines on time in Union Bridge will soon face higher late fees after the Union Bridge Town Council passed an ordinance raising the late fees at Monday night's council meeting.

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    New Windsor officials hope for wastewater grant

    Wednesday, September 1, 2010 9:19 pm

    NEW WINDSOR - New Windsor officials are hoping to meet with the Bay Restoration Fund Advisory Committee in hopes of seeking a grant to go toward the expense of the new wastewater treatment plant.

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    Carroll County park naturalists bring passion to their jobs

    Saturday, August 14, 2010 1:00 am

    Visitors at the county's two nature centers may notice new faces leading programs after the county has hired two new park naturalists.

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    Former Westminster teacher to be honored by Historical Society

    Friday, August 20, 2010 12:00 am

    William Granville "Mike" Eaton wasn't the kind of teacher you would easily forget.

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    Shakespeare comes to life at Westminster library

    Friday, August 27, 2010 12:15 am

    Some parents might have second thoughts before taking elementary and middle-school aged children to a two hour-long Shakespeare play, but Thursday's performance at the Westminster library was entertaining for both youths and adults.

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    Recycling to be offered at Maryland Wine Festival

    Tuesday, August 31, 2010 12:00 am

    Wineries at The Maryland Wine Festival have recycled thousands of bottles used for pouring samples during the two-day festival held annually in Westminster, but this year, festival attendees will also have the opportunity to recycle their disposables.

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    UNION BRIDGE: Man dies after being struck by tractor-trailer

    Tuesday, August 24, 2010 4:30 pm

    A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene Tuesday after being struck by a tractor-trailer on Md. 75 in Union Bridge.

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    Veterinarians ease pet owners' hassles with house calls

    Friday, August 27, 2010 11:45 pm

    Some people can have a hard time fitting a doctor or dentist appointment into their busy schedules, and taking a pet, or multiple pets, to the veterinarian, can be even trickier.

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    Ag preservation hot topic in county commissioner elections

    Sunday, August 22, 2010 12:00 am

    More than 20 years ago, Carroll County set a goal of preserving 100,000 acres of agricultural land under protective easements, and has spent millions of dollars toward achieving that goal.

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    Fair Blog: Monday night=more destruction

    Monday, August 2, 2010 9:07 am

    So yesterday I talked about the Combine Demolition Derby and I posted the video of the combine parade on our website, and tonight I will be back out at the fair to film the Car Demolition Derby. I think people like the Combine Demolition Derby for the quirkiness, but the Car Demolition Derby for its pure destruction. It does sound kind of fun, playing bumper cars with life-sized cars, old beaters that are destined for the scrap yard anyway. You might want to bring earplugs - I heard it can get pretty loud!

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    FAIR BLOG: Tuesday: Open their eyes to wonderment

    Tuesday, August 3, 2010 8:46 am

    I woke up this morning feeling like I hadn't slept at all, which is not a good thing when it's only Tuesday and we're just hitting the middle of fair week. I saw some kids napping in a chair, under a tent, curled up in a fleece blanket yesterday morning, which seemed kind of funny knowing that it was 73 degrees out, but after the heat we've seen this summer, I agree that 73 can feel a little chilly. Maybe I should pack a blanket in my backpack with me today.


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

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

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

A Curious Tale of Unequal Treatment
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial contest muddles-on, comes the curious tale of two tragic incidences at separate juvenile justice system facilities, with two profoundly different results during the administration of Gov. Martin O’Malley.

Americans are not stupid
Tom McLaughlin
The forecasts by many pundits of the upcoming debacle for the Democratic Party in the November elections are wrong, very wrong. They are an insult to the American people.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Lazy Fair Didn’t Do Nothing
Roy Meachum
In a version of my native Louisiana patois, the above phrase translated into standard English says: Letting people do anything they please accomplished little.

Ethnicity, Racism and Math…
Nick Diaz
In early 2009, I was coaching the MATHCOUNTS competition team at The Barnesville School, then my place of employment. MATHCOUNTS is a nationwide system of mathematics competitions, open to middle schools students in the USA.

Monday, August 30, 2010

An Open Letter
Shawn Burns
Dear County Commissioner Candidates: There are a few things I’d like to know before I cast my vote for any of you. This isn’t about Republicans or Democrats. And it’s not about conservatives or liberals.

Campaign Diary – Forums Galore
Michael Kurtianyk
As always, the first day of school is a mixture of sadness and happiness. I am sad because I have less time with my family (my wife is a pre-K teacher at Lincoln Elementary, so she started today also), but getting back to a routine helps with the scheduling.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Lacking All Political Conviction
Roy Meachum
“The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere
The ceremony of innocence is drowned;
The best lack all conviction, while the worst
Are full of passionate intensity.”
William Butler Yeats


Taxes and Sin Taxes
Joe Charlebois
In December of 2008 I wrote a column entitled “Time Is Money.” I thought it may be time for a little redux.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Larry, Moe and Curly…
Joan McIntyre
The column is so easy it almost writes itself. It happens that way sometimes, but it always comes as a surprise.

Here’s Your Sign….
Amanda Haddaway
The primary election is only a few weeks away and political signs continue to sprout like weeds in an overgrown lawn. Most candidates play by the rules and only place signs on properties where they have the express consent of the owner.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

So far, no silver bullet
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Various polls of the Maryland gubernatorial contest continue to show incumbent Gov. Martin O'Malley and his Republican opponent, former-Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., in a statistical tie should the election be held today.

August in Kuching
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysian Borneo – The tourist crowds have thinned markedly this month. The best time to visit Kuching, I think. Euro languages can still be heard but they come from the few backpackers and retirees, who, unfortunately, don’t mix. Hilton and Hostel visitors are on opposite sides of the Borneo experience.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Political Acts
Roy Meachum
In last week’s columns, I sought to explain, with relevant examples, how politics relate directly to how politicians act, beyond their words.

Purist v. Pragmatist – A Choice
Farrell Keough
Politics is the art of influence, wise compromise, and understanding how to use these two to accomplish one’s end. When we consider the leaders we have esteemed over the centuries, the traits which propelled them always involved the tension between influencing the opposition and wise compromise.

Monday, August 23, 2010

Lessons of School Choice – Part 1
Earl 'Rocky' Mackintosh
I've been a long time advocate of the school choice movement. I see some tremendous opportunities for the soon-to-be elected Frederick County Board of Education to break from its long entrenched establishment and take a fresh look what this movement has to offer our public schools.

Campaign Diary – Answering Questions
Michael Kurtianyk
I had my 30-minute interview with the Frederick Chamber of Commerce this morning. It was held at Frederick Community College, and there were four people there reviewing the answers I gave to their questionnaire.


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Wednesday, September 01, 2010

Historical Society of Carroll County 10th Annual Antiques Appraisal Day Sept. 11, 2010




Join HSCC for our 10th Annual Antiques Appraisal Day on Saturday, September 11, 2010 - - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm  American Legion, Carroll Post 31, 2 Sycamore Street, Westminster, MD

This year featuring 10 appraisers in honor of the 10th anniversary of this popular event.  Our appraisers this year include several specialists:

Nancy Gibson: Quilts

Michael Merrill: Coins, Silver, Watches

Kim Prehn: Jewelry

N. Kenzie Smith: Clocks

Laura Turner: Dolls & Toys

And our panel of all-around experts can handle just about anything else:

James Y. Callear: Silver, Pewter, Folk Art & Primitives, Decorative Arts

Aloysia C. Hamalainen: Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture, Persian & Oriental Rugs

Lyndi McNulty: Paintings, Prints, Primitives, Toys, Glassware, Brass & Tin, Antique Automobiles

Todd Peenstra: Fine & Decorative Arts, Furniture, Silver, Glass, Ceramics, Toys, Musical Instruments

Fred Winer, ISA, CAPP: Fine Art, Toys, Coins, Decorative Arts

Saturday, September 11, 2010 - - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
American Legion, Carroll Post 31, 2 Sycamore Street, Westminster, MD

$20 for the first object - $10 for the second object - $5 for the third object
[Three items per participant] Plenty of parking.  Food available. 
For more information, call 410-848-6494

This year's event sponsored by Gold Sponsors: BB&T; Lehigh Cement; New Windsor State Bank; Tevis Oil / Modern Comfort Systems; Silver Sponsors: Carroll Community College; M&T Bank; O'Lordans/Johansson’s/Down Under; Bronze Sponsors: Antrim 1844; Carroll Land Services, Inc.; MSK Partners; Morgan Stanley Smith Barney; Sundance Consulting Services

Historical Society of Carroll County 10th Annual Antiques Appraisal Day Sept. 11, 2010

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A curious tale of Bowling Brook & Cheltenham juvenile correction facilities

Kevin Dayhoff – http://www.thetentacle.com/ A curious tale of Bowling Brook & Cheltenham juvenile correction facilities http://tinyurl.com/2ezpm32

September 1, 2010

A Curious Tale of Unequal Treatment
Kevin E. Dayhoff
As the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial contest muddles-on, comes the curious tale of two tragic incidences at separate juvenile justice system facilities, with two profoundly different results during the administration of Gov. Martin O’Malley.

In the 2006 Maryland gubernatorial campaign, one of the several contentious issues discussed was the role and function of the Department of Parole and Probation and reform the juvenile justice system.

In the years since Governor O’Malley took office, tragedy has continued to plague the juvenile justice system; and yet, the casual observer would be hard-pressed to see it in the media as a campaign issue.

At about 7:45 A.M. on a cold February 18, 2010; the partially clothed body of 65-year-old instructor Hannah E. Wheeling was found outside a lower-security program for young offenders “at the long-troubled Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George's County,” according a July 28, 2010 article in The Baltimore Sun.

In a February 19th account of the tragic death, The Washington Post explained: “Cheltenham is operated by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services… The slaying is a serious setback for a juvenile facility with a checkered past…”

Five months after the murder, a few news reports indicated that a teenager, “who was 13 at the time of the incident and turned 14 in early July,” was charged with the crime.

The Baltimore Sun reported on August 20, “Employees broke safety protocol the day teacher was killed, report shows…

“A series of professional failures at the troubled Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George's County left a 65-year-old teacher vulnerable to attack, according to a report released Friday by the Department of Juvenile Services, which also claims to have corrected most of the issues…”

Compare this to another tragedy on a cold January 23, three years ago in 2007, when Isaiah Simmons III, age 17, died after being restrained by staff at Bowling Brook Preparatory School in Middleburg.

Although the history of Bowling Brook extends for almost two centuries, it took Maryland officials about a month to force the closure of the celebrated facility on March 2, 2007... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3938 
 
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