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Sunday, October 04, 2009

New history book on Westminster released by the Historical Society of Carroll County

New history book on Westminster released by the Historical Society of Carroll County: "Images of America: Westminster."

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Westminster book cover

Newly released book on the City of Westminster
now available
at the

The Shop at Cockey's

This long awaited photographic history of Westminster is now available in the newly expanded museum shop and book store of the Historical Society of Carroll County. Images of America:Westminster, by Historical Society Curator of Collections Catherine Baty, features over 190 historic photographs of Westminster covering its growth from a small crossroad to a thriving city.

The book can be found in The Shop at Cockey's for $21.99. Westminster joins Farming in Carroll County by Lyndi McNulty, which was released earlier this year. Also available are volumes on Carroll County, Taneytown and Sykesville.

Society members receive a 10% discount on purchases in the shop.

Call the Historical Society at 410-848-6494 or contact via e-mail at hscc@carr.org for addtional information.

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http://twitpic.com/kc3p5 New history book on Westminster released by the Historical Society of Carroll County: "Images of America: Westminster." http://tinyurl.com/y8p7h9d

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Investigative Voice: Man confesses to placing body in storm drain

Investigative Voice: Howard County Man Confesses To Dropping Body Down Storm Drain Read more at investigativevoice.com

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CNN: 8 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan

CNN: 8 U.S. troops killed in Afghanistan

Eight U.S. troops killed in attack on two outposts in Afghanistan
Coalition forces say they were able to repel attack from militants
Two members of Afghan National Security Force were killed in fighting

More: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/04/afghanistan.troops.killed/index.html?eref=rss_latest

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“Homeless man recovering at Shock Trauma following assault”

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Carroll County Sheriff’s Department: Homeless man recovering at Shock Trauma - Troy Thomas Haller aged 29 of no fixed address, arrested, charged… (All photos courtesy of the Carroll County Sheriff's Department...)

Westminster, Carroll County, Maryland, October 3, 2009 ---- At approximately 6:55p.m., Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Company responded to the railroad tracks along Route 27 beneath the Route 140 overpass for a report of an injured person.

Arriving deputies found a group of apparently intoxicated homeless persons at a makeshift campsite approximately 75 yards from the roadway.

Among them was a semiconscious middle aged man lying atop a pile of garbage below an eight foot tall retaining wall at the site, he was later identified as George Herbert Smith Jr. of no fixed address.

Suffering from severe head and facial injuries, paramedics transported Smith to a nearby landing site where he was flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center for treatment.

Smith remains in serious but stable condition.

During their investigation, deputies learned that Smith had been laying atop the retaining wall when Troy Thomas Haller aged 29 of no fixed address began punching Smith in the head and face approximately 9 times, before kicking him in the ribs until Smith fell from the wall.

Witnesses reported the attack was unprovoked.

Consequently, Haller was arrested and transported to Carroll County Central Booking where he was charged with the following criminal law violations:

· First Degree Assault
· Second Degree Assault
· Reckless Endangerment
· Disorderly Intoxication

Haller is currently awaiting a bail review before the District Court Commissioner.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Stem of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office at 410-386-2900. The investigation continues…

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“A courageous Tree”

“A courageous tree peeks from behind the barbed wire at dusk”

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Sept. 30, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff

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Dayhoff Art, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos

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“The Happy Heart”

“The Happy Heart”

Sep. 18, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff

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There I was. Just waiting in the waiting room, when all of the sudden…

20090918 The Happy Heart

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Dayhoff Art, Medicine Health, Medicine Health heart

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“A Third Thing About Water”

“A Third Thing About Water”

Sept. 30, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff

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“Water is H2O, hydrogen two parts, oxygen one, but there is also a third thing, that makes water and nobody knows what that is.” D.H. LAWRENCE (1885-1930), Pansies, 1929

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http://twitpic.com/k7qq1 “A Third Thing About Water” by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/yapcdc7 http://tinyurl.com/y9qocau

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50 brilliant & creative advertisements for your inspiration

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50 brilliant & creative advertisements for your inspiration

Image credit: http://www.adpunch.org/entry/oldtimer-restaurants-all-you-can-eat-rest-stop/ The advertisement was designed by Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann, Vienna, Austria. Via: Ads of the World

September 1st, 2009 by Mirko in Advertising, Featured, Inspiration

Companies send a lot of money on trying to catch your attention, in this collection you’ll find creative advertisements that probably reached their goal.

1. Bounty’s big spills campaign

2. Tyskie beer

3. Johnnie Walked

4. Bad Dog Breath

5. Google Street View

6. Hospital Aleman

7. Ibuprofen advil

9. Fight smoking

10. Give a hand to wildlife

[…]

One of my favorites: 13. Tibits, vegetarian restaurant

[…]

Another favorite: 33. Old Timer restaurant

[…]

And yet another good one: 37. Lays Potatoes

See all of them at: 50 brilliant & creative advertisements for your inspiration

http://www.designer-daily.com/50-brilliant-creative-advertisements-for-your-inspiration-3169

20090901 50 creative ads for your inspiration

http://twitpic.com/k77hh 50 brilliant & creative advertisements for your inspiration http://tinyurl.com/ybwl7rd http://tinyurl.com/ye3nkyz The advertisement was designed by Demner, Merlicek & Bergmann, Vienna, Austria. Via: Ads of the World http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/10/50-brilliant-creative-advertisements.html

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Saturday, October 03, 2009

Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent The Tentacle columns by Kevin Dayhoff

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

September 30, 2009
Revealing Ike
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Of all the presidents of the United States, the one which Frederick and Carroll Counties may have literally the closest connection is President Dwight David Eisenhower, known affectionately as “Ike.”

Just recently my family and I went on a history exploration trip to nearby Gettysburg to visit the new Gettysburg Battlefield visitors’ center and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, which is adjacent to the battlefield.

In years past, it would have been called a “day trip,” however, the term “staycation” has in recent years crept into our lexicon. Even the Merriam-Webster dictionary now recognizes the word to mean “a vacation spent at home or nearby.”

President Eisenhower lived on a farm and raised Black Angus cattle about 10 miles above the Maryland-Pennsylvania border.

September 23, 2009
Big Media Missing the Point
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Everyone who bickers about the size of the crowd in Washington on September 12, or what network covered it and what media did not cover it, or whether the protest was the work of conservatives or un-American racists is sorely missing the significance of the entire event.

September 16, 2009
Enough Already…
Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the last week, we have witnessed a full-court press by President Barack Obama, in his efforts to push forward broad sweeping health care reform. He’s everywhere. He’s everywhere…

September 9, 2009
Two Plus Two Equals Five
Kevin E. Dayhoff
By now we have all had an opportunity to either read or watch President Barack Obama’s national address to our schoolchildren that aired yesterday at high noon.

September 2, 2009
The Perils of Facebook
Kevin E. Dayhoff
For better or worse, new social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter are here to stay – that is, until something new comes along – like, tomorrow.

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Special Olympics of Maryland Fundraiser

Special Olympics of Maryland Fundraiser

Host: Westminster Police Dept.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Town Mall
Street: 400 N. Center Street
City/Town: Westminster, MD

A message from Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding

Slush n slide with Chief Spaulding

Dear Friends:

The Westminster Police Department and Time Out Sports Grille will be co-hosting a great new event at Town Mall in Westminster on Saturday, October 3rd from noon to 6:00 p.m. to support my good friends at Special Olympics Maryland.

The event, called the “Slush ‘N Slide”, is an outdoor festival suitable for kids of all ages and it’s a great warm-up for the Polar Bear Plunge which will be here before we know it.

During the festival we will be making an attempt to set a record by building the world’s largest snowball (as in snow cone). Following our attempt, hearty souls – hereafter known as “Sliders” – will take a turn sliding down a 28-foot inflatable waterslide into our record-breaking creation.

BRRRRR!! The privilege of sliding is reserved for those that raise a minimum of $50 in pledges for Special Olympics. Yep, I’m there!!

In addition to the Slide there will be tons of great things to do. Carnival games, face painting, wing and watermelon eating contests – even a chance for one lucky slider to win a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle!

Live music will be provided by “The Reagan Years”, a regional 80’s band with a huge following. Great food will be available, as well as a beer garden for those adults in the crowd.

A variety of personalities will be on hand to include Mayor Kevin Utz (also a slider) and 98 Rock’s Theo, Stash and Sarah “The Queen” Fleischer. A $5 donation to Special Olympics is requested of all non-Sliders who wish to attend the festivities. More details about this incredible event are available on-line at http://www.slushnslide.com/.

Please consider joining me in supporting the incredible athletes of Special Olympics by becoming a Slider. You can register yourself or your team at http://www.slushnslide.com/.

If sliding into freezing water isn’t your thing (I sure wish it wasn’t mine), please consider supporting my slide by making a contribution on the Slush ‘N Slide website as follows:

· Once on the “http://www.slushnslide.com/” website, click on “Sponsor Slider”

· Type in my first and last name (Jeff Spaulding) and hit enter

· Select my name from the list provided

No contribution is too small and every dime is greatly appreciated. Your contribution is 100% tax-deductible and all of the money raised goes directly to the 10,000+ athletes of Special Olympic Maryland.

20091003 Slush n slide with Chief Spaulding

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Revealing President Dwight “Ike” David Eisenhower

Revealing Ike by Kevin E. Dayhoff September 30, 2009

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Of all the presidents of the United States, the one which Frederick and Carroll Counties may have literally the closest connection is President Dwight David Eisenhower, known affectionately as “Ike.”

Just recently my family and I went on a history exploration trip to nearby Gettysburg to visit the new Gettysburg Battlefield visitors’ center and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, which is adjacent to the battlefield.

In years past, it would have been called a “day trip,” however, the term “staycation” has in recent years crept into our lexicon. Even the Merriam-Webster dictionary now recognizes the word to mean “a vacation spent at home or nearby.”

President Eisenhower lived on a farm and raised Black Angus cattle about 10 miles above the Maryland-Pennsylvania border.

Read the rest of the column here: Revealing Ike

http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41 http://tinyurl.com/8vjaaq

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The melting blue cow popsicle

The melting blue cow popsicle http://tinyurl.com/ycuu4vk

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mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/news: Today's Most Popular Stories 10.02.09

Today's Most Popular Stories 10.02.09

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/

By Matt Dornic on Oct 02, 2009 05:50 PM

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlDC/news_notes/todays_most_popular_stories_100209_138712.asp

Each day, Ashley Estill surfs your sites for the most popular stories of the day. Here are the top headlines for October 2, 2009:

Washington Post: Games Over: Chicago Shocked by IOC's Quick Rejection

Washington Times: EXCLUSIVE: Porn surfing rampant at U.S. science foundation

Washington Examiner: Michelle Obama: It's a 'sacrifice' to travel to Europe to pitch for the Olympics. But I'm doing it for the kids.

N.Y. Times: The Wizard of Beck

L.A. Times: Rio de Janeiro is ecstatic as IOC chooses it for 2016 Summer Olympics

USA Today: CBS worker pleads not guilty in Letterman blackmail plot

CQ Politics: DeVore Raises $700,000 Plus for California Senate Bid

The Hill: Obama congratulates Brazil on winning 2016 Olympic Games

Politico: The agony of Obama's defeat

ABC News: Some Nurses Say No to Mandatory Flu Shots

CBS News: Jon Gosselin Trying to Kill "Kate Plus 8"?

Fox News: CBS News Producer Indicted in Alleged $2M Extortion Against David Letterman

MSNBC News: 'Super typhoon' bears down on Philippines

CNN: Lauren Conrad admits she's one bad actress

Wall Street Journal: Fossils Shed New Light on Human Past

NPR: Rio De Janeiro Named Host Of 2016 Olympics

Roll Call: Times: Ex-Aide Says Ensign Helped Him Skirt Ethics Rules

National Journal: Lawmakers Face Trouble 'Bending The Curve'

Bloomberg News: U.S. Economy: September Job Losses Exceed Forecast

Gallup.Com: Modest Increase in U.S. Investor Optimism

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Oh Baby! New Tapper Takes to the Fishbowl

Oh Baby! New Tapper Takes to the Fishbowl

http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowldc/

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By Matt Dornic on Oct 02, 2009 02:32 PM

Jake and Jack Tapper.jpg

ABC WH Correspondent Jake Tapper and wife, Jennifer welcomed this morning son, Jack Raymond Tapper. Jack weighed in at 9 lbs, 10oz and measured 22 inches.

Both baby and mother are well. Jack joins sister, Alice, age 2.

Congrats Jake and Jennifer and welcome to the Fishbowl, little Jack!
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Zombies on the Town

Coming this week in the Sunday Carroll Eagle:

Living dead will invade 'Westmonster' for third annual Zombie Walk

By Charles Schelle

If you see the undead roaming the Westminster's Main Street next week, don't worry. The only thing they're hungry for is a good time and a free movie.

In fact, they're bringing their own food.

The Westmonster Zombie Walk will return for its third year at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, beginning at the Westminster Barber Shop, 140 Village Shopping Center, Westminster.

Zombies will shuffle down Main Street to the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., for a free screening of "Night of the Living Dead."

Admission to the walk is canned food that will be donated to Carroll County Food Sunday food bank ... but please, no canned brains.

The annual walk is organized by Charlie "Ruckus" Pittinger, 27, a Finksburg resident and owner of a film production company, Ruckus Productions.

"It's fun to mill around out there with zombies," he said.

Read more at ...

http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3491/zombies/

Journalists Schelle-Charles, Newspapers Explore Carroll, Westminster File community events

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The mouse and the cheese

The mouse and the cheese http://tinyurl.com/y97wmwp

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Unfortunately I do not know the name of the photographer who took this picture…

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http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/10/mouse-and-cheese.html

http://www.kevindayhoff.com/

Animals mouse, Food cheese

20091002 Mouse cheese

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Big Think: Getting Drunk at The New York Times

Getting Drunk at The New York Times

September 28, 2009

Getting Drunk at The New York Times Gay Talese describes the tobacco-filled and liquor-drenched newsrooms of The New York Times in the sixties—where men passed out on typewriters, and no one was quite sure just how the paper actually got out.

http://bigthink.com/gaytalese/getting-drunk-at-the-new-york-times

20090928 Big Think Getting Drunk at The New York Times

Hat Tip: Ryan Marshall

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Friday, October 02, 2009

David Letterman reveals affairs, extortion attempt

David Zurawik – “Z on TV:” David Letterman reveals affairs, extortion attempt

October 1, 2009

CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman shocked his audience Thursday with the revelation that he had sexual relationships with female staffers on his show and that he has been the target of an extortion attempt because of the acts.

The 62-year-old comedian told his studio audience during the taping of Thursday night's show that he had received threats to pay someone $2 million or his relationships with female employees would be made public.

Letterman said he turned the matter over to the district attorney's office in Manhattan, which set up a sting operation that resulted in the arrest of the person behind the blackmail attempt.

Read the rest here: David Zurawik – “Z on TV:” David Letterman reveals affairs, extortion attempt

http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/zontv/2009/10/david_letterman_extortion_atte.html

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Thursday, October 01, 2009

You can't monetize jerks

“An editor at another online news site in Cleveland told me they screen comments before they're posted, in part because he believes the caliber of conversation affects the enthusiasm of advertisers. "You can't monetize jerks," he said.”

From: “Web sites' anonymity brings out the worst in some posters: Connie Schultz” September 27, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/ycmnl7a

Read previous columns at cleveland.com/schultz

School librarians won't let censors throw the book at them: Connie Schultz

Web sites' anonymity brings out the worst in some posters: Connie Schultz

Wielding prayer like a club isn't what God intended: Connie Schultz

Web sites' anonymity brings out the worst in some posters: Connie Schultz

http://www.cleveland.com/schultz/index.ssf/2009/09/web_sites_anonymity_brings_out.html

By Connie Schultz September 27, 2009 http://www.cleveland.com/schultz/

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Full body airport images not pretty By Damon Sims

Full-body airport images not pretty, but not p*rn

By Damon Sims

August 04, 2009, 10:50PM

When I heard that Cleveland's airport was one of only three in the country to try out the latest full-body image scanners at security checks, my reaction was swift: Ew. After seeing images of real humans on the scanner screens, I've modified my response: Ew. Ew. Look, I don't know how else to put this: It ain't pretty. Even the... Full story »

http://www.cleveland.com/schultz/index.ssf/2009/08/fullbody_airport_scanners_tell.html

20090804 sdsom Full body airport images not pretty By Damon Sims

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Perplexing Situations… by Patricia A. Kelly

October 1, 2009 Perplexing Situations… Patricia A. Kelly:

“Writing a column is a very interesting occupation. It’s changed me. I’m more curious about the details of things, and in really looking for the truth among all the stories, charges, political posturing and innuendo. I work to insure there is truth behind my comments. I look for answers to dilemmas that face our society. Paying attention is exhausting, though, and the more you do it, the more discouraging things appear…”

Read her entire column here:

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3389

20091001 Perplexing Situations by Patricia A Kelly

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Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

Off Track Art
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Tracks

Off Track Art newsletters

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/10/off-track-art-e-newsletter-for-october.html

11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
Westminster, Maryland
M-W, noon - 6 PM
Th-F, noon - 7 PM
Sat, 10 AM - 5 PM

In the Gallery

October/November
Guest Artist - Joyce Schaum
Please join us at the Gallery to meet basketry artist Joyce Schaum!
Opening Reception:
October 23, 2009 --- 5:30PM to 7:30 PM

Joyce Schaum is a nationally known, award-winning basket maker from Maryland. She was a full-time basket maker for fifteen years, exhibiting in the top art shows in the country including the Smithsonian Craft Show, the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, Cherry Creek Art Festival, many American Craft Council shows across the country, and other shows. Demonstrations and presentations have included the Museum Conservation Program at the Winterthur Museum and the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of Art.

Her work is based on traditional techniques, influenced by Native American, Shakers, and New England traditional baskets with a contemporary flair and form incorporating color and patterning. Awards she has won range from Best of Show, First Place Fiber, Best in Fiber, and First Place in the Miniature category among others.

Joyce Schaum basketry will be on exhibit at Off Track Art beginning Oct. 23.

At work in the gallery

Tuesday, October 6, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd carving new linoleum block for linocut printing.

Tuesday, October 20, noon - 6 PM: Melinda Byrd watercolor painting the last of the limited edition of the linocut titled" Brookie in Color."

Oct. 16, noon - 5 PM and Oct. 24, 10 AM - 5 PM. A sculptural woven piece based on observations of nature, particularly seedpods, by Gail Elwell

Oct. 8, noon - 7 PM and Oct. 30, 5 PM - 7 PM. Wirework and knotting by Charlotte Laslo

From Sarah Abel DeLuca

Hello OTA Friends and Supporters,

In September I doffed my Off Track Art member hat to don a new one: that of #1 fan.

The OTA member hat was one that I was very proud and happy to wear, but when it became difficult to do justice to both my co-op commitments and my core artist activities -- commissioned painting and teaching -- I knew I had to let something go.

Fortunately, the decision was simple, though hardly easy. Capturing people's memories in paint (via commissioned painting) and helping them tap into their own artistic potential (via art classes) is not only my livelihood, it's my purpose in life. And I'm not actually losing anything by switching hats. As an OTA fan, I still keep in touch with my talented co-op friends, support their great venture, and mingle with the wonderful community of art lovers who make it all possible.

Thanks for your support and patronage, and I look forward to seeing you at OTA events! You can reach me at any time for commissioned paintings, classes (private or public), and speaking engagements:

Sarah Abel DeLuca
http://www.abelartist.com/
info@abelartist.com
410.751.9259
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Off Track Art participates in this offering from Johansson's Dining House, 4 W. Main Street, Westminster, Maryland.

Have One On Dave!!

Show your receipt from any Downtown Main Street Merchant in Westminster and receive one free 10oz. House Draft Beer. Must present a valid, same day purchase receipt from Westminster Main Street Merchant (Off Track Art!).
This promotion excludes food and convenience stores.

Out and About

Off Track Artists will be at the Off Track Art Holiday Show, at the Langdon Gallery, Carroll Community College, Nov. 8, 2009 to Dec. 18, 2009.
(http://www.carrollcc.edu/campus/galleries/default.asp) A 'shop local' opportunity for area art lovers, in addition to works in our regular gallery. Welcome Reception and hours to be announced.

Off Track Artists Sarah Abel-Deluca (former), Judy Goodyear, Linda van Hart, Gordon Wickes, and Susan Williamson won awards for Artistic Excellence in the 7th Annual Members Exhibit of the Carroll County Arts
Council.

Melinda Byrd (Byrdcall Studio) http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
will be at the following venues:

Gallery Exhibition at Cafe Mark in Cumberland, MD. Visit cafemarkcumberland.com/. This exhibition of woodcuts, linocuts, oils, and acrylics will run through Nov. 19. (No printed shirts.)

Open House at Byrdcall Studio with Melinda Byrd. You are invited to drop by to see her working studio and possibly purchase or order special gifts for the holidays. The studio is generally not open to the public without appointment, so please take advantage of this open studio. Refreshments will be served. Email her for directions: byrdcall@aol.com Nov. 21, Saturday, 1-5:00 PM.

Holiday Mart: A juried Art and Craft Show sponsored by Howard County Rec. & Parks, held at the Glenwood Community Center on Rt. 97 next to the library. Entrance fee applies. Dec. 5, Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM.

Linda van Hart exhibits in the juried show, Metals Guild of Maryland, through October 16, 2009 at the Howard County Arts Council. http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php

Cathy Sawdey received Honorable Mention in Local Color 2009, a juried exhibition of regional artists in Columbia, Maryland. She will be exhibiting in Art Hoco 2009, a juried show opening October 29, 2009 (http://www.hocoarts.org/exhibits.php).

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Vestal Abbott
Melinda Byrd
http://www.byrdcallstudio.com/
Kevin Dayhoff
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/
Mary Decker
http://www.chartreusemoose.com/
Gail Elwell
http://gailelwell.com/
Judy Goodyear
Charlotte Laslo
Becki Maurio
Bob Sapora
Cathy Sawdey
Gordon Wickes
Linda van Hart
http://www.tollhousestudio.com/
Bobby Waddell
Susan Williamson
Pamela Zappardino

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Recent columns on Union Bridge on Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent columns on Union Bridge on Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

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William Henry Rinehart found his true calling in Union Bridge THE EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 9/13/09 William Henry Rinehart, one of Carroll County's most famous native sons, was born on this day — Sept. 13, 1825 — into a prosperous farming family in Union Bridge. http://explorecarroll.com/community/3405/theeaglearchive/

Appetite for history and cuisine both satisfied in Union Bridge EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 8/23/09 Recently I have had the opportunity to travel several times to the western reaches of our fare county and one of my favorite destinations, Union Bridge. It's a great drive through the beautiful Carroll countryside, and once you arrive in Union Bridge you find yourself in a community steeped in tradition and history. It's always fun to take a walk on its historic Main Street, lined with older homes, and eat at the Buttersburg Inn. http://explorecarroll.com/community/3324/eaglearchive/

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 6/20/09 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 1913. http://explorecarroll.com/news/3055/historic-blue-ridge-college-bell-dedicated-union-bridge/

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WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge

Why is this man smiling

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Mike Schuh went over the edge, and said, “Holy cow, that's something!”

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20090929 WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge