Saturday, October 30, 2010

Why government matters by Blair Lee

Why government matters

Blair Lee, Gazette, Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, “Why governor matters” My Maryland | Blair Lee

http://www.gazette.net/stories/10292010/polilee184218_32540.php

An O'Malley campaign flier now arriving in people's mailboxes says, "Bob Ehrlich made $2.5 million working for one of

America

's largest lobbying firms." Aside from the fact that Ehrlich is not, and never has been, a lobbyist, what does his income have to do with this year's governor's race?

What's O'Malley's message? Vote for O'Malley because he made less money than Ehrlich? Vote for O'Malley because he doesn't work for a law firm (anymore)? Vote for O'Malley because he needs the money and Ehrlich doesn't?

O'Malley's personal attack ads cluttering our TV sets slam Ehrlich because his clients included banks, oil companies and casinos, and because Ehrlich, when governor, raised transportation and environmental fees.

When O'Malley was a criminal defense attorney his clients included sexual predators, thieves and drunken drivers. And, as governor, he engineered the biggest tax hike in Maryland history. But, again, what has this got to do with the problems facing Maryland — recession, unemployment and the state's staggering fiscal crisis?

Given the vehemence and volume of O'Malley's attack ads, it's difficult to tell whether he's running for governor or auditioning for the Jerry Springer show.

So maybe, this close to the election, we should remind ourselves why the Maryland governor's job is so important, particularly this year…http://www.gazette.net/stories/10292010/polilee184218_32540.php

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Election Day Food Drive to support Carroll County Food Sunday

Election Day Food Drive to support Carroll County Food Sunday

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/10/election-day-food-drive-to-support.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/40469755/Election-Day-Food-Drive-to-support-Carroll-County-Food-Sunday

Also see: DAYHOFF: Vote against local hunger by bringing canned goods to the polls

Posted 10/24/10 http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4852/vote-against-local-hunger-bringing-canned-goods-polls/

PRESS RELEASE October 25, 2010

For Immediate Release

Contact: Martin Radinsky 443-520-7750

Westminster, MD - October 25, 2010 –

This election, Carroll County is going to continue a unique tradition started with the November 2008 election.

Martin Radinsky, Frank Baylor, Kelly Buie, Bob Mitchell, David and Laura O’Callaghan have once again organized the election day food drive during the upcoming Maryland General Election on November 2, 2010 to support Carroll County Food Sunday.

Our goal is, with volunteer support, to have staffed collection boxes at the polling places, respecting all electioneering laws.

The community service event will be conducted in a non-partisan fashion and volunteers will be asked not to engage in political activity while collecting for Carroll County Food Sunday. We welcome the support from all organizations, political clubs, candidates, and political parties in helping to feed our neighbors in need in Carroll County.

Radinsky said that in November 2008, Carroll County voters filled seven 150-cubic foot containers with donated food.

“We want to build (the food collection effort) into a Carroll County habit for elections in the future,” said Radinsky. “When and where else in Carroll County are you going to get 50,000 (people) in one place…? If only half of all the voters in Carroll County brought one can of food each; that’s 25,000 cans of food….”

Radinsky said that every candidate with whom he has spoken has been very supportive of the Carroll County voter food drive. Hopefully all the candidates will take the opportunity to spread the word.

Election Day is a wonderful day to celebrate being an American. Bringing along a can of food will help make sure that no one in our community goes hungry.

Should you wish to volunteer to assist in this community service project please email Martin Radinsky at maradinsky@comcast.net or call 443-520-7750.

Carroll County Food Sunday will offer "Community Service Hours" for any student wishing to volunteer their time.

Carroll County Food Sunday distributes from the following county sites - WESTMINSTER: from 10 to 11:15 am and 1 to 2:15 pm, Tuesday through Thursday, and 9 am to 11:30 am, Saturday at 10 Distillery Drive (ground floor). TANEYTOWN: from 9:30 to 11:15 am, Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 44 Frederick Street. SYKESVILLE: from 10 am to noon, Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Freedom Avenue and Liberty Roads. This organization is run by volunteers, and is always in need of additional volunteer help. Donations of money and/or food are gladly accepted.

Hunger, election, canned food, Carroll County

20101025 Election Day Food Drive to Support CC Food Sunday

Labels: Election Day Food Drive, Elections, Elections 2010 Carroll Co

Election Day Food Drive to support Carroll County Food Sunday

Labels: Election Day Food Drive, Elections, Elections 2010 Carroll Co
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Carroll Community College Adult Education Diploma Recognition Ceremony

The Third Annual Carroll Community College Adult Education Diploma Recognition Ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/10/carroll-community-college-adult.html

On October 24, Carroll Community College held a recognition ceremony which celebrated the accomplishments of students who received their high school diplomas as a result of participating in the college’s Adult Education Program.

The third annual ceremony was held on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010.

Graduates receive their diplomas upon completion of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) or GED Tests. The annual ceremony celebrates this achievement.

Graduates are pictured here:

Bottom row (left to right): Warren Wimmer, Melissa Delle Donne, Shanti Jaggernath, Maribel Segundo, Kiera Romanelli, and Angela Simmons

Middle row (left to right): Denise Miskimon, April Ayers, Donna Kennedy, Christine Dixon, Eloise Yost, Edwin Calderone, and Delirn Champion

Top row (left to right): John Moore, Peggy Blizzard, Sue Michelle Blizzard, Virginia Peregoy and Cynthia Nickeson.

20101024 SCE sdosm CCC AED recog ceremony

Labels: Colleges Carroll Community College,

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Jennifer Rosenberg: World War I Memorial on National Mall Getting Renovated

Jennifer's 20th Century History Blog

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World War I Memorial on National Mall Getting Renovated

Thursday October 28, 2010

http://history1900s.about.com/b/2010/10/28/world-war-i-memorial-on-national-mall-getting-renovated.htm?nl=1

After 40 years of near neglect, the World War I Memorial on the National Mall is finally getting renovated. Although they are already clearing away overgrown bushes and such, the official groundbreaking for the renovations is planned for November 11, 2010, Veterans Day. For the full story of the renovations and why there is time pressure to complete them, see this CNN article.

http://history1900s.about.com/b/2010/10/28/world-war-i-memorial-on-national-mall-getting-renovated.htm?nl=1

Renovations begin on neglected World War I memorial on National Mall

By Paul Courson, CNN

October 12, 2010 -- Updated 1215 GMT (2015 HKT)

Workers have been clearing away overgrown brush and removing trees obscuring the World War I Memorial on the National Mall. http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/10/11/wwi.memorial.renovations/index.html?hpt=T2

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

Renovation of the D.C. World War I Memorial is being done with stimulus money
The last remaining U.S. soldier from the war has pushed for the renovation
An effort to make it an official national monument has stalled

Washington (CNN) -- After nearly 40 years without any major upkeep, the World War I Memorial on the National Mall is finally getting some attention, with renovations financed by federal economic stimulus money.

It has become a race to complete the project because of the failing health of Frank Buckles, the 109-year-old former U.S. Army corporal who is the last surviving American veteran of World War I... http://edition.cnn.com/2010/US/10/11/wwi.memorial.renovations/index.html?hpt=T2

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The City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 28, 2009.

Links for the City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted on September 28, 2009.

http://www.westgov.com/citygov/citygov_complan.html

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/10/city-of-westminster-2009-comprehensive.html

http://www.scribd.com/doc/40464024/Links-for-the-City-of-Westminster-2009-Comprehensive-Plan

~As a result of the feedback from Westminster residents in the development of the 2008 Westminster Community Visions Survey and the 2009 Comprehensive Plan, the city of Westminster is continuing to move forward with a series of zoning changes and enhancements.

~Below please find various links to sections of the 2009 Westminster Comprehensive Plan. [http://www.westgov.com/citygov/citygov_complan.html]

~~ October 30, 2010 / Kevin Dayhoff

Comprehensive Plan

What is the purpose of the Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is a master long-range plan intended to guide the growth and development of Westminster. The plan includes inventory and analytic sections leading to recommendations for the community's land use, economic development, housing, transportation, community facilities, water resources, urban design and resource allocation: all related to the community's goals and objectives.

What is the 2009 Comprehensive Plan?

The 2009 Comprehensive Plan is a document that can be used as an everyday tool for the City of Westminster administration. The public, local officials and City staff can refer to the 2009 Comprehensive Plan to not only better understand the community vision for the future but to also understand how planning can facilitate creating that vision.

The 2009 Comprehensive Plan embraces the principles of Smart Growth, and the State of Maryland’s 12 State planning visions, to serve as guidelines for future growth and development. The plan also gives recognition to Westminster’s partners in State, County and local organizations and agencies. As a small city, Westminster depends on these partnerships to build a sustainable and vibrant community.

Why did we update the Comprehensive Plan?

The State of Maryland requires comprehensive plans to be updated every six years. The 2009 Comprehensive Plan Update began in October 2007 followed by the coordination of the first Westminster resident survey in the summer of 2008. The City hosted a series of community workshops in the fall of 2008 that offered residents the opportunity to voice their ideas about the future of their community. In the winter of 2009, the planning staff combined the results of the survey and the feedback from the workshops, to create the 2008 Community Vision Report. This report served as the base of the Comprehensive Plan Update process. Each element in the 2009 Comprehensive Plan begins with a description from the 2008 Community Vision Report.

The City of Westminster 2009 Comprehensive Plan was adopted on September 28, 2009.

2009 Comprehensive Plan Credits, Table of Contents & Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Public Participation & Neighborhood Planning

Map 2.1: Neighborhood Planning Areas

Chapter 3: Population & Demographics

Chapter 4: Municipal Growth

Map 4.1: Buildable Land

Map 4.2: Lot Yield on Buildable Land

Map 4.3: Growth Area Boundary

Map 4.4: Annexable Land

Map 4.5: County Zoning