Friday, February 21, 2014

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

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According to Taneytown Councilwoman Diane Foster, the 2014 MML Scholarship Chairperson, “The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students who have been accepted into a college or university or, Carroll students currently enrolled in a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program. Preference will be given to students preparing for a career in governmental or public service.

Applicants must (1) meet the above criteria, (2) live in one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County, (3) complete the Student Scholarship Application, (4) prepare a written essay on the specified topic, and (5) have a municipal official/representative certify they reside within the incorporated limits of the municipality.

The Application is currently at www.taneytown.org Click on Current Announcements to print out the application. The application is also available at your high school guidance office, or through your town office. Or you may find additional information here… http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html or here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2014/02/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-maryland.html

The application must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail completed application to:

The application must be the 2014 application form and must be received at the address below by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business hours or in the payment drop slot on or before May 2, 2014.

Please mail completed application to: Diane Foster MML Scholarship Chairperson 17 E. Baltimore Street Taneytown, MD 21787

Question should be directed to Diane Foster, 443-956-2964 or dafoster1@comcast.net

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Criteria

Student Eligibility

q Applicant must be a resident of one of the eight incorporated municipalities in Carroll County. These municipalities are Hampstead, Sykesville, Union Bridge, Westminster, Mt. Airy, New Windsor, Taneytown, and Manchester. A municipal official or the clerk/treasurer from your town office must fill out and sign the municipal residence section of the application.

q Applicant must have acceptance into or, current enrollment in, a college or university in a graduate or undergraduate program intended to prepare students for a career in governmental or public service.

q Applicant must have good scholastic standing. (please attach transcript from school you are attending at this time – either High School or College)

Selection Criteria

q Demonstrated commitment to public service, e.g., past or current involvement with civic organizations

q Appropriateness of current educational program for local governmental or public service

q Applicant’s statement of educational objectives and career goals

q Faculty letters of recommendation

q Completion of the scholarship application attached

q Essay - Municipal Government In Your Town

1. Identify the challenges faced by your Mayor and Council.

2. Select one or more of these challenges and explain how you would address the challenge if you were the Mayor or a Councilmember

3. Explain how you would disseminate your decision to address the challenge(s) to the citizens of your municipality.

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application

Return completed applications to:

Diane Foster

MML Scholarship Chairperson

17 East Baltimore Street

Taneytown, MD 21787

Applications must be received at the address above by 4 p.m.

on Friday, May 2, 2014.

1. Name in full:

2. Present address:

3. Telephone number: e-mail

4. Place of Birth: U.S Citizen?

5. Name of the educational institution at which you wish to pursue your scholarship:

6. Toward what degree will you be working, and when will you graduate?

7. Proposed field or specialization of study:

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)

8. List the high school and/or colleges and universities attended if applicable, including the one in which you are currently enrolled or will enroll. Arrange in sequence, listing the current institution first. (Submit official transcripts for each. )

College or University Expected Date of degree Major of field

And State

9. Have you ever received academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school, undergraduate and graduate studies)?

No Yes

If yes, list:

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)

10. Please explain any interruption of schooling.

11. Please list your involvement with civic organizations. Attach separate sheet if necessary.

12. Name and title of your Faculty Adviser:

Institution: Phone

13. Each applicant must provide a statement as to educational objectives and career goals. A statement as to why the award is merited and how the award is to be used would also be helpful.

14. Each applicant must submit an essay on the Challenges faced by Municipal Government. The student should conduct specific research and relate this essay to the municipality in which the student resides.

I certify that the information given in this application is true and accurate.

Signature of Applicant Date

2014 Scholarship Program - Student Scholarship Application (cont’d)

MUNICIPAL RESIDENCE CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the following Carroll County MML Scholarship applicant:

Printed name of applicant

Resides at the following address:

Street Address

City, State, Zip Code

Which is within the incorporated town limits of the following town:

Printed name of town

Signature of Municipal Official/Representative

Printed name of Municipal Official/Representative

Date

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Anna Maria ranked third among U.S. islands – Charles Schelle Bradenton Herald

Gr8 article on Anna Maria ranked third among U.S. islands by @ImYourChuck http://www.bradenton.com/2014/02/20/5002473/anna-maria-ranked-third-among.html

BY CHARLES SCHELLE February 20, 2014

ANNA MARIA ISLAND -- TripAdvisor has named Anna Maria Island the No. 3 island in the United States, up a spot from last year's No. 4 ranking.

The rating is based on the second annual Traveler's Choice Island awards from the website that compiles ratings and recommendations from travelers.

The TripAdvisor ranking is incredibly important to tourism in Anna Maria, notes Elliott Falcione, executive director for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.

"TripAdvisor is really our biggest critic when it comes to visitation," Falcione said. "For them to rank Anna Maria with its character and Old Florida environment, it shows once again it's one of the top places to visit in the United States."

According to a TripAdvisor.com site poll, 72 percent of U.S. respondents plan on visiting an island in 2014. Marco Island topped the list, with Chincoteague Island, Va., coming in second. Key West was the only other Florida island to make the list at No. 10.

Top 10 Islands in the U.S.: 1. Marco Island, Florida 2. Chincoteague Island, Virginia 3. Anna Maria Island, Florida 4. San Juan Island, Washington 5. Maui, Hawaii 6. Kauai, Hawaii 7. Island of Hawaii, Hawaii 8. Nantucket, Massachusetts 9. Hilton Head, South Carolina 10. Key West, Florida

Charles Schelle, Herald business reporter. Follow him on Twitter @ImYourChuck.

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Thursday, February 20, 2014

DaVinci Machines www.discoverdavinci.com exhibit at Bradenton Florida Auditorium

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INSIDE PITCH — Telephone solicitors want money, not participation by David Maril Voice of Baltimore

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Seinfeld’ gets a phone call: ‘Hi. Would you be interested in switching over to TMI long-distance service?’ the telemarketer asks. ‘Oh, gee, I can’t talk right now,’ Jerry responds, ‘Why don’t you give me your home number and I’ll call you later?’ To which the telemarketer replies: ‘Well, I’m sorry, we’re not allowed to do that.’ …

Even though it’s a new year and tax deductions for 2013 are history, the phone calls for giving continue to arrive early and often.

It’s gotten to the point where it seems the only reason landline phones have not been completely replaced by smartphones is they are needed to deliver pain-in-the-neck marketing and fund- raising calls.

CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF JERRY SEINFELD RESPONDING ON PHONE TO TELEMARKETER

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“Inside Pitch” is a weekly opinion column written for Voice of Baltimore by David Maril.

CHECK OUT LAST WEEK’S “INSIDE PITCH” COLUMN: click here …and read previous Dave Maril columns by clicking here.

HOW TO DEAL WITH "NUISANCE MARKETING CLOWNS" (TELEMARKETERS) THAT CALL YOU ON THE PHONE

Learn how Jerry Seinfeld deals with unwanted telephone solicitation calls: Check out his hilarious response to a telemarketer – and read Dave Maril's "Inside Pitch" column on Voice of Baltimore this week on obnoxious salespeople on the phone --http://voiceofbaltimore.org/archives/11966

See also VoB editorial on Maryland Governor O'Malley and Mayor of Baltimore Rawlings-Blake -- on legalizing marijuana --http://voiceofbaltimore.org/archives/11930

And start your day by reading "Need to Know News" for daily overnight updates -- http://voiceofbaltimore.org/archives/12031

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Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Baltimore Orioles spring training schedule at Ed Smith stadium in Sarasota Florida for Feb. and March 2014

February 19, 2014

Ed Smith Stadium

2700 12th St, Sarasota, FL 34237

Today I had the opportunity to stop by Ed Smith stadium. Although I wrote an article or two from spring training for the Baltimore Orioles for a number of years, 2014 marks the second year that I have not covered any of the Florida Grapefruit League. I guess I miss it.

Today we stopped by the stadium to grab some lunch with some dear friends from Westminster, Sueann and Bobby Myers…

According to Baltimore Orioles MLB.com, http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/spring_training/ballpark.jsp?c_id=bal, “2014 marks the fifth consecutive Spring Training for the Orioles in Sarasota, and the fourth in the renovated Ed Smith Stadium. With its modern amenities mixed with historical Florida architecture, Ed Smith Stadium has truly become “Birdland South.’”

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Mitchell K. Alexander, McDaniel College director of Event Services

February 19, 2014

I learned today from my friend on Facebook, Mahlia Joyce that my dear friend Mitch Alexander has passed away from a heart attack… I am so sad and my heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. Mitch was a wonderful friend for many-many years. He was always good for a big hug, a huge smile and a kind word.

Dr. Ethan A. Seidel wrote:

Rest in peace Mitch...

We regret to inform the McDaniel community that Mitchell K. Alexander, director of Event Services, passed away today, Feb. 19, following a heart attack. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History with a minor in Education from WMC in 1980 and worked in Student Affairs as a part-time Decker Center building manager during the evenings and weekends. While an undergraduate here, he was named to Who’s Who Among American College Students and the recipient of the Lynn F. Gruber Leadership Award

After teaching middle school science for a year at Saint Francis Academy in Baltimore, Mitchell returned to the College as assistant director of College Activities. In 1986, he completed his master’s degree in School Administration. He left for a promotion in 1988 and served as director of Student Activities at Post College in Waterbury, Connecticut. He returned 16 months later to WMC as student activities director.

In a 1993 edition of the student newspaper, Mitchell was described as having, “the whole campus in his hands.” His legacy is one of empowering student groups to organize and create successful events for the campus community. More recently, his campus knowledge was invaluable for his expertise and guidance for event staging and set-ups.

He is survived by his wife Mildred Artis Alexander, class of 1981, and their two children, Blake and Paige.

Information regarding funeral services will be shared when available.

Dr. Ethan A. Seidel

Vice President, Administration and Finance

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The Gulf of Mexico palm trees prepare for a good night's sleep.

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The Gulf of Mexico palm trees prepare for a good night's sleep.

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Gulf of Mexico sunset off Long Boat Key Sarasota Florida

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Inside of 12th Street Cafe Euclid and 12th Street Sarasota Florida at Orioles spring training in Sarasota Florida

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12th Street Cafe www.12stcafe.com Sarasota Fla for lunch across from Ed Smith

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Ed Smith Stadium Home of the Baltimore Orioles in Sarasota Florida Euclid & 12th

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Orioles Spring Training Euclid and 12th Street Ed Smith Stadium Sarasota Florida

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Orioles spring training Ed Smith Stadium front gate Sarasota Florida

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Ten top reasons to vote Democrat

LETTERMAN’S TOP 10 REASONS TO VOTE DEMOCRAT

#10. I vote Democrat because I love the fact that I can now marry whatever I want. I’ve decided to marry my German Shepherd.

#9. I vote Democrat because I believe oil companies' profits of 4% on a gallon of gas are obscene, but the government taxing the same gallon at 15% isn’t.

#8. I vote Democrat because I believe the government will do a better job of spending the money I earn than I would.

#7. I vote Democrat because Freedom of Speech is fine as long as nobody is offended by it.

#6. I vote Democrat because I'm way too irresponsible to own a gun, and I know that my local police are all I need to protect me from murderers and thieves. I am also thankful that we have a 911 service that get police to your home in order to identify your body after a home invasion.

#5. I vote Democrat because I'm not concerned about millions of babies being aborted so long as we keep all death row inmates alive and comfy.

#4. I vote Democrat because I think illegal aliens have a right to free health care, education, and Social Security benefits, and we should take away Social Security from those who paid into it.

#3. I vote Democrat because I believe that businesses should not be allowed to make profits for themselves. They need to break even and give the rest away to the government for redistribution as the Democrat Party sees fit.

#2. I vote Democrat because I believe liberal judges need to rewrite the Constitution every few days to suit fringe kooks who would never get their agendas past the voters.

…And the #1 reason I vote Democrat is because I think it's better to pay $billions$ for oil to people who hate us, but not drill our own because it might upset some endangered beetle, gopher or fish here in America. We don't care about the beetles, gophers or fish in those other countries.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Bill Clinton to George W. Bush: Why aren't you on Twitter? - CBS News

Bill Clinton to George W. Bush: Why aren't you on Twitter? - CBS News:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-clinton-to-george-w-bush-why-arent-you-on-twitter/

"Bill Clinton has one question for George W. Bush: How are you not on Twitter?

The wisecrack was embedded in a Presidents' Day greeting Clinton posted Monday on the social media site. In the post, Clinton gave a shout out to President Obama, who has been praised for his Internet savviness, and former President George H.W. Bush, who joined Twitter in December. "

Read more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/bill-clinton-to-george-w-bush-why-arent-you-on-twitter/

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Original Popi's Place sold to Pittsburgh Pirates, to be demolished for parking | Small Business | Bradenton Herald

Original Popi's Place sold to Pittsburgh Pirates, to be demolished for parking | Small Business | Bradenton Herald:

BY CHARLES SCHELLE

http://www.bradenton.com/search_results?q=Schelle

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/02/15/4994368/original-popis-place-sold-to-pittsburgh.html

"BRADENTON -- The Pittsburgh Pirates are tearing down the original Popi's Place I to build a parking lot.

The restaurant, previously sold in 2004 by Popi and Manny Ameres to Gus Johnson, was purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates and will be demolished after spring training to become a parking lot for McKechnie Field, the organization announced Friday.

The deal closed at 3 p.m. Friday, and at the same time, the restaurant closed for good, said Trevor Gooby, senior director of Florida operations for the Pittsburgh Pirates."

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/02/15/4994368/original-popis-place-sold-to-pittsburgh.html

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Recent columns and articles by Kevin Dayhoff in the Baltimore Sun

Recent columns and articles by Kevin Dayhoff in the Baltimore Sun

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Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll farmers [Column]

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, February 17, 2014

... City, a vast collection of skyscrapers and a thriving economic center that may be best described as the Hong Kong of Latin and South America. If he is not showing pictures of his trip to Panama to friends

Wormseed was once a growing industry in the county [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff February 12, 2014

... College: 621 employees • Carroll County Commissioners: 587 employees • Carroll Community College: 509 employees • Evapco: 440 employees When he is not counting the days until spring…

When cigars meant major industry in Manchester [Column]

By Kevin Dayhoff, February 5, 2014

... received an imported breech-loading shotgun. Throughout his career he gave away 5,000 guns representing sales of 5,000,000 cigars!" When he is not admiring the artwork on the old cigar labels…

Carroll County faced threat of war in first month of new year [Eagle Archives] By Kevin Dayhoff, January 17, 2014

... life were the parking meters the Westminster Common Council had voted for in 1941. When he is not feeding the meters and shopping in Westminster's historic — and well-defended downtown — Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Early radio in Carroll County [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, December 2, 2013

... been too small for commercial success. It was at night, on the other hand, that radio listening really picked up." When he is not up late at night surfing the Internet looking for foreign radio stations, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

All signs point to shopping locally in Carroll County this Christmas season [neighborhood] By Kevin E. Dayhoff, December 11, 2013

... service, nothing can beat a locally owned store. Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz agrees: "Getting a little stir crazy? If you can safely ... not doing his Christmas shopping on Main Street in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

Westminster celebrated new year in 1897 with new train station [Eagle Archive] By Kevin E. Dayhoff, January 2, 2014

... Library. Sadly, for reasons not easily understood at this time, the station was unceremoniously torn down in 1961 and turned into a parking lot. When not watching the trains in historic downtown Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

When a gift of oranges was a Christmas treat in Westminster [Eagle Archives] By Kevin Dayhoff, December 23, 2013

... assured of a horn, a rattler, or a whistle or whatever the gift may be…" Merry Christmas. When he's not singing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," and enjoying eating his Christmas oranges, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

Carroll's Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression [Eagle Archive] By Kevin Dayhoff, December 30, 2013

... to arrest and punishment. Last Sunday evening there were crowds in front of both the Methodist Churches, and their conduct was disturbing to the worshipers." When not spending time in church on Sundays, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

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Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll farmers

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, February 17, 2014 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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The Panama Canal officially opened on Aug. 14, 1914, when the SS Ancon sailed the newly constructed 48-mile waterway from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. That path linking the two bodies of water on the Isthmus of Panama is mentioned a number of times in Carroll County history.

Distinguished international journalist Sadie Kneller Miller, who was born in Westminster, worked for many years for Leslie's Illustrated Weekly. She covered the early years of the building of the canal around 1908, according to research by Mary Ann Ashcraft for the Historical Society of Carroll County.

The opening of the canal gave a much-needed boost to Carroll County agriculture, as it shaved more than 7,000 miles off the trip by ship around South America to markets on the west coast of the United States and Asia for Carroll County corn, wheat, soybeans, canned goods and meat products.

The year the canal opened was a critical one in the history of Carroll County farming. It marked the end of an era that began in 1896 that agricultural historian Carol Lee referred to as the "Golden Age." … http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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It seems that my invitation to join Biden and the mayor got lost in the mail. So I took matters in my own hands and visited the canal, the port of Colon, and Panama City for a history tour this past January. I also had a stopover for an eco-tour of portions of Costa Rica and San Jose. … http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0216-20140217,0,3710992.story

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