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Friday, February 19, 2010

“Grow It, Eat It” Campaign Comes To Westminster

“Grow It, Eat It” Campaign Comes To Westminster - Maryland Master Gardener Diane Brown to host educational

City of Westminster 56 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157
Phone 410-848-9000
Fax 410-857-7476

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2010 Contact: Melissa Hynes
Phone: 410-848-7967

“GROW IT, EAT IT” CAMPAIGN COMES TO WESTMINSTER
Maryland Master Gardener Diane Brown to host educational

Westminster, MD – On Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 6:30 pm Maryland Master Gardener Diane Brown will be making a “Grow It, Eat It” presentation at the Westminster City Hall. She will be teaching basic food gardening “how-to” tips and techniques to interested residents. The “Grow It, Eat It” campaign is the University of Maryland Extension’s response to the huge new demand for information and assistance with starting and maintaining successful food gardens. Master Gardeners across Maryland have spent the past year working to educate their communities on the joys of gardening.

The one-hour presentation is free. Ms. Brown will provide information and assistance on sustainable, successful food gardens in your backyards. If residents have limited space or live in an apartment, she will also show participants how to start a container garden or how to join a local community garden.

Please contact Melissa Hynes at 410-848-7967 or at mhynes@westgov.com for more information on attending the presentation and/or joining a local community garden.

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The City of Westminster Administration Department is located at 56 West Main Street. The department is responsible for overseeing the Planning, Zoning and Development, Finance, and Housing Departments. For more information, call 410-848-9000 or visit http://www.westminstermd.gov/.

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Sykesville Agenda Mayor Town Council Monday, February 22, 2010

MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF SYKESVILLE AGENDA FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2010, 7:00 P.M.

QUORUM: Mayor

MINUTES: Town Clerk

TREASURER’S REPORT: Town Treasurer

PUBLIC CONCERNS

BUSINESS

Josh Russin – Governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Public Safety Report – Chief Williams
Speed Monitoring System Ordinance – Continuation of Public Hearing
Snow Removal – Update
FY 2011 – 2015 CIP - Budget Research Committee – Update
FY 2011 Annual Budget - Preparation
Draft Water Resources Element – Planning Commission Recommendation

OTHER:

1. MML Chapter Dinner, Thursday, March 4, 2010, Manchester.

CLOSED SESSION:

1. Legal Consultation

2. Property Acquisition

3. Personnel

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Temporary Road Closing in Sykesville on Mon, Feb 22, 2010, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m

On Monday, February 22, 2010, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Kalorama Road will be closed between Jennifer Way and Carter Road [in Sykesville] for water main repair work. HTI Contractors will be doing the work for the County. The work will probably take 2-3 days weather permitting. Questions call: 410-386-2164.

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Breitbart to Times Reporter Alleging Racial Tones at CPAC: 'You're a Despicable Human Being'

Documenting and Exposing the Liberal Political Agenda of the New York Times
Friday February 19, 2010 @ 04:18 PM EDT

Of Course: Times Foreshadows Republican Troubles at CPAC (But No Racism?)
Kate Zernike's accusations of racial stereotyping by Jason Mattera, a speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference don't make it into the print edition of the Times.

Breitbart to NY Times Reporter for Alleging Racial Tones at CPAC: 'You're a Despicable Human Being'
Conservative publisher Andrew Breitbart goes ballistic over phony racial allegations by Times reporter Kate Zernike against conservative author and CPAC speaker Jason Mattera.

Wishful Thinking on Obama-Care and Alan Simpson, Undeniable Conservative
Hopeful on health care? Reporter David Kirkpatrick on the Times' latest "Political Points" podcast: "And if they capture Osama bin Laden we might actually get a health-care bill this year."

Timothy Egan Goes to Olympics, Praises Canadian Care, Smears 'Heartless' Health Insurers
Former liberal reporter turned NYT blogger Timothy Egan blogs praise on Canada's health care system and smears U.S. health insurers: "They have universal health care, and while the system prompts much grumbling, it works for most people - without the death panel quality of America's heartless private insurers."

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Interviewing Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow

February 19, 2010

I had the opportunity to interview Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow as the Orioles pitchers and catchers took the field Thursday for the first day of spring training in their new training facilities at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota after spending the pre-season the last 14 years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by R2 on February 18, 2010

I filed a story with http://www.explorecarroll.com/ in the wee-early hours of the morning and I’m looking forward to it being posted – anytime… soon…

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Caroline Babylon of Westminster MD gets the autograph of Orioles manager Dave Trembley

Caroline Babylon of Westminster Maryland smiles as she gets the autograph of Orioles manager Dave Trembley at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida, February 18, 2010. Trembley noticed that there were a number of fans from Westminster to cheer the team… Photo by her husband, Kevin Dayhoff

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Historic 1857 quilt inspired by the politics and faith of its era

EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff: Historic 1857 quilt inspired by the politics and faith of its era

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In a recent column I noted that one of the quilts in Nancy Gibson's presentation, "Pieces of the Past: An Overview of Carroll County Quilts," at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Jan. 19 was the 1857 Buckey eagle quilt. I've had a people ask me for more information about this historic quilt, so here goes:

This quilt is part of the HSCC's extensive textile collection, and was given to the society by Vivian Englar Barnes.

On Oct. 8, 1995, historian Jay Graybeal wrote about another lecture on quilts at the historical society, which took place that year.

Graybeal noted, "Because women traditionally provided the family's clothing and bedding, they tended to preserve textiles and pass them down to the next generation.

"For this reason most of the historical society's textile collection was donated by women."

According to Gibson, Margaret Buckey made the Buckey eagle quilt in 1857 when she was 20 years old. She made it a year before her marriage to Elhanan Englar, who was a farmer from New Windsor.

In 1995, this quilt and Buckey's sewing table were displayed at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, in Washington, Graybeal wrote.

Buckey "grew up in Frederick County a few miles across the county border from New Windsor and Union Bridge," and was a member of the family for which Buckeystown in Frederick County was named," noted Gibson during her talk -- which also celebrated the county's 173rd birthday.

"What makes this quilt unique is that it's possible that it was a political statement," said Gibson.

"Eagles are popular designs on Maryland quilts in the early 19th century," she said. "You see eagles on furniture, silver, ceramics, as well.

(And newspapers, too.)

"Remember that quilt makers got their designs from everyday objects around them. It was not until the third quarter of the 19th century that patterns were published nationally.

Gibson noted that the eagle may have been inspired by the anti-slavery or Know-Nothing Party, which was popular during the 1856 election.

"Events sponsored by this party were heavily advertised in the Carroll County newspapers and sometimes included an eagle similar to the one Margaret used on her quilt," she said.

Gibson said that according to Margaret Buckey's obituary, she was a member of the Brethren Church for 68 years. Elders of the church -- including her uncle, Daniel Saylor, leader of a congregation at Beaver Dam where Margaret had worshipped prior to her marriage -- were politically active, especially against slavery.

Margaret and her husband joined the Pipe Creek Brethren Church where they are both buried.

But they left us all the quilt -- another piece of the fabric of our community history.

When he not trying to figure-out how to operate an old family sewing machine, him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/.

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Historic 1857 quilt inspired by the politics and faith of its era Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... all the quilt -- another piece of the fabric of our community history. When he not trying to figure-out how to operate an old family sewing machine, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Reception held for McDaniel president-elect Published February 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Westminster community leaders had an opportunity to meet and welcome McDaniel president-elect Dr. Roger N. Casey and his wife, Robyn Allers at a reception held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Carroll Arts Council.Casey, 48, was selected in December by the ... ...

Funeral for Sen. Charles Mathias at the National Cathedral Published February 2, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle The funeral for former Maryland U.S. Senator Charles McCurdy (Mac) Mathias was held Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.Mathias died at the age of 87 on Jan. 25.Although he is most remembered for his decades of support for civil ... ...

Remembering how we used to celebrate the best care anywhere Published January 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... professionals. As we look around today, there's still a lot to be thankful for. When he's not worrying over the aches and pains of getting old, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Carroll County's 173rd birthday celebrates a patchwork quilt of history Published January 24, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... who received it as wedding present in the 1930s. When he is not interpreting the language of quilts, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

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Squeals on Wheels Published January 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle The Chesapeake Roller Derby team Mutiny defended the ship well, but it was the South Jersey Derby Girls who rolled to a 56-29 victory Jan. 23 in the first-ever roller derby event at the Danele Shipley Memorial Arena at the Carroll County Ag Center, in ... ...

'Coach' Charlie Havens was a good sport, and a patriot, too Published January 17, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... Coach Havens. If you have one, e-mail it to me or drop it in the mail at P. O. Box 1245, Westminster, MD 21158. When he is not shivering from the cold, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

New year means a new city attorney in Westminster Published January 12, 2010 by Westminster Eagle 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 ... ...

Winter miseries include cold, wind and a threat to our ice cream supply Published January 10, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... ice cream in the middle of a snowstorm. It, too, would probably result in a lot of paperwork. When he is not looking for ice cream in a snowstorm, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: New years of the past carried doom, gloom ... and a few local bright spots Published January 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... Year, we should all hold brighter hopes of the future, and make some good resolutions." Amen to that. When he is not partying in Taylorsville, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

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 www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

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Orioles’ manager Trembley with Evelyn Babylon in Sarasota training camp

Orioles’ manager Trembley with Evelyn Babylon in Sarasota training camp February 18, 2010

Evelyn Babylon of Westminster Maryland shares a light-hearted moment with Orioles manager Dave Trembley at the first day of spring training workouts at Ed Smith Stadium in sunny Sarasota Florida, February 18, 2010. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

The Baltimore Orioles pitchers and catchers took the field for the first time today in spring training in Sarasota, Florida.

Trembley spent several minutes signing autographs, answering questions and talking about spring training with several hundred Orioles baseball fans.

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Thursday, February 18, 2010

In Out

“In Out” February 18, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Soundtrack Op-ed: “Waste Not! – Carroll” speaks out on MGA incinerator legislation

Soundtrack Op-ed: Don West, co-founder of “Waste Not! – Carroll” speaks out on Maryland General Assembly incinerator legislation

February 14, 2010

Editor,

On Saturday, February 13, 2010, the Carroll County Times Opinion Page gave Senate Bill 228 a “thumbs down”. The bill, sponsored by Senator Alex Mooney, R – District 3 (Frederick and Washington Counties), prohibits the Maryland Department of the Environment from issuing a permit for the construction of an incinerator unless certain conditions are met.

Included in those conditions are that the incinerator is located in an area zoned for heavy industrial activity and that the site is at least 3 miles from a church, school, park, hospital or residential dwelling.

The CC Times asserts that Mooney was disingenuous in offering the legislation. Yet, Senator Mooney states he has received thousands of e-mails from his constituents in opposition to the Waste to Energy (WTE) incinerator that is proposed in his district. Rather than disingenuous, I view his legislation as an example of a senator responding to the needs and desires of those he serves.

The same column accuses Mooney of political posturing in an election year. That charge is easy enough to refute – Senator Mooney introduced a similar bill in last year’s legislative session. Last year was not an election year for County Commissioners in either Frederick or Carroll Counties.

Speaking of politicizing the issue, our own Commissioner Michael Zimmer ventured to Annapolis to testify against the same bill last week. He said he wants to make sure that Carroll County has an opportunity to reap the same benefits of WTE incineration as Baltimore City and Montgomery and Harford County. After examining this issue in some detail, I’m wondering what benefits Commissioner Zimmer has in mind?

Perhaps it’s all the money to be spent? With current projected construction costs upwards of $600,000,000, plus the financing and the anticipated operating expenses for the life span of the incinerator, we are facing a total cost to taxpayers in Carroll and Frederick in excess of 2 billion dollars!

Given current budgetary problems, I don’t see how anyone would view an expenditure of this magnitude a ‘benefit’. If you are interested in how bad it can get, look to Harrisburg, PA, where the city is nearly bankrupt following a botched upgrade to their incinerator.

Another ‘benefit’ of WTE incineration that proponents like to cite is the electrical energy the facility will generate. What they don’t say is that the incinerator is in reality a poor source of power, generating only about 1/10 of the electricity of a typical electrical plant. Also, any power generated goes first to the operation of the facility. Then Frederick County, as majority partner, gets second priority for the power.

Finally, Carroll County can get what’s left, providing we pay for it. That’s right, we will pay for the electricity generated by burning the trash that we pay to have burned in the incinerator that we are paying for! At the Dickerson facility in Montgomery County, financial records show that money from the sale of electricity doesn’t even offset service on the bonds issued for the initial construction of that incinerator; operating costs are borne by the residents and taxpayers.

In fact, if you compare the energy saved by recycling or composting waste destined for the incinerator versus the energy provided from its combustion, incineration is an enormous Waste of Energy!

Proponents of the incinerator would like you to think that with an incinerator burning our trash, we will no longer need landfills. This is false. First of all, as much as 20 – 25% of our solid waste can’t be burned. Most yard waste and construction & demolition refuse are two examples - other disposal methods will need to be used.

Plus the residual ash from the incinerator will need to be dealt with. Some propose that using the ash as a daily cover at the landfill is appealing. Montgomery County, however, pays to haul its ash to Virginia, where it is handled as a hazardous waste, at an additional cost of several million dollars per year. I’m not seeing any great benefit there, either.

Finally, proponents like to say that emissions from the Waste to Energy incinerator will be closely monitored. Carroll and Frederick’s agreement allows for the monitoring of 12 regulated emissions. Unfortunately, a recent report from the MDE for the Harford County incinerator identified nearly 200 toxins released! If that’s the level of monitoring we can expect at our proposed incinerator, I don’t think I would want my family to live 30 miles from such a facility.

An editorial in the CCT’s the following day accuses Senator Mooney of a “Not In My Backyard” motivation for proposing his legislation. Superficially, I can see where that could be argued, except that the adoption of his bill would mean that nobody in Maryland would have an incinerator within 3 miles of their home, school or church.

Perhaps it’s more accurately portrayed as NIABY, “ Not In Anybody’s Backyard”. For that, Mooney’s attempt at regulating future incinerator locations should be applauded, not ridiculed.

Some may view Senator Mooney’s legislation as an intrusion of state government into a local issue. However, when our local elected officials ignore the views of their constituents, and more importantly, the facts and ramifications of their decisions, seeking the assistance of another level of our government is our right and obligation.

Don H. West
Westminster

The writer is a co-founder of Waste Not! - Carroll

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Charlie Wilson’s Legacy

Charlie Wilson’s Legacy Wednesday, February 17, 2010 http://www.thetentacle.com/

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On Sunday, Charlie Wilson, the former 12-term Democrat who represented the 2nd District in East Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 through 1996, was remembered in a memorial service in Texas.

Read the entire column here: Charlie Wilson’s Legacy

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Telephone

Telephone

It’s for you

February 26, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff

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This week in The Tentacle

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Charlie Wilson’s Legacy
Kevin E. Dayhoff
On Sunday, Charlie Wilson, the former 12-term Democrat who represented the 2nd District in East Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 through 1996, was remembered in a memorial service in Texas.

Elephant Tales
Tom McLaughlin
Tangkahan, Sumatra, Indonesia – The road from Bukit Lawang, where we were staying, to this village was moon cratered, flood gullied and suitable only for motorcycles or four wheel drive.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Commissioner “Jerk” Thompson
Roy Meachum
Certainly next December will end the political career of John Leonard Thompson. God willing! Acting the jerk consistently, the commissioner tarnishes consistently Frederick County’s good name; fortunately other officials act to clean up his messes.

A Tough Row to Hoe…
Nick Diaz
Adam Avery, host of “Senior Talk Radio,” a weekly show that airs on WFMD at noon on Saturdays, is one of those people who is constantly questioning, prodding, inquiring, as to the “why” of things. A few days ago, he observed that Fox News commentator Juan Williams, a moderate black person, must be under intense pressure by his peers to tow the left-wing Democratic Party line.

Monday, February 15, 2010
Brain-dead Government
Steven R. Berryman
In one of nature’s oddest ironies, the human brain is devoid of pain sensors. The organ charged by the body to manage and regulate all of its internal activity – including the thought processes believed to create self-awareness and intelligence itself – cannot “feel.”

Campaign Diary – Plowing The Road
Michael Kurtianyk
January 27 – The Day After – With yesterday’s “Announcement Day” events having been completed, it was time for me to focus on gaining traction. Today was spent reviewing and evaluating all that happened yesterday. Our goals were successful; we had great turnouts at all of our events; we signed up volunteers to help us with our campaign; we received some very generous contributions; and we let the media know that we’re off and running.

Friday, February 12, 2010
George Preston Marshall
Roy Meachum
My hometown’s Saints made out last Sunday; they beat Archie Manning’s son, who was brought up in the Garden District. Peyton’s father quarterbacked for the New Orleans team during the voodoo bad beginnings. Sunday, the TV rating set a 106.5 million record in this country; that beat out the 1983 last show of M*A*S*H.

Hot Flashes & More
Norman M. Covert
Pitchers and catchers report in a few days to baseball complexes from Florida to Arizona – it cannot come soon enough. The annual February migration of professional baseball teams, including our Orioles and Nationals, predicts the coming of spring more reliably than Punxsutawney Phil. Frederick County isn’t Florida, as attested by the snow cone threatening visitors on the front stoop.

Mr. Gore’s Victory
Joe Charlebois
Washington, D.C. – Former Vice-President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore announced victory yesterday as dozens of supporters braved the wind, cold and nearly four feet of snow to see the leader of America’s “green” movement speak on the Washington Mall yesterday.

Thursday, February 11, 2010
Are Taxpayers Really That Stupid?
Joan McIntyre
Many moons ago I suggested that the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) lease out the top floor of the new central office building to pay for the rest of it rather than stealing money from the children and the operating portion of the budget. However, it was told that couldn't happen 'because' FCPS can't 'make' money.

Kudos for a Job Well Done
Chris Cavey
It’s early Wednesday morning. The snowfall is just a constant fine white sparkle, the bare limbs of the maple tree are piled so high with the accumulation of previous storms that the new snow skiffs off like dust.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
A Complex and Complicated Life
Kevin E. Dayhoff
John P. Murtha, the Democrat congressman from Pennsylvania, died at Virginia Hospital Center Monday at the age of 77 after complications from gall-bladder surgery.

A Sumatran Adventure – Part 2
Tom McLaughlin
Bukit Lawang, Sumatra Island, Indonesia – Disaster struck Bukit Lawang in 2003. The logging of the rain forest further up stream coupled with days of torrential downpours sent log laden flood waters into the area. Massive cut trees rammed into the lodges causing death and wiping the slate clean except for the Eco Lodge, which was sensibly built on higher ground. The area has never fully recovered.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
My First (Ever) Snow
Roy Meachum
Winter flirts with New Orleans; it plays peek-a-boo, hide-and-seek. When the sun glares with blinding intensity and clouds stay out of the way, some January days demand no more than shirt sleeves.

What a hometown….
Farrell Keough
Why is it that when it is cold out, people want a nice cool drink after working outside – but when it is hot out, they don’t want a warm drink after working outside?

Monday, February 8, 2010
It’s-sNOw-problem
Steven R. Berryman
If you can read this, then you are some of the lucky ones; still with electricity, and having free time from shoveling and plowing chores. Since we are now low on Pringles and instant coffee, this may be close to the end at our place, out in Dearbought.

Campaign Diary – Preparing for the Big Day
Michael Kurtianyk
January 24 – Well tomorrow is the big day. Our campaign team has worked hard to prepare for it. I’ll announce to the world what has been one of the worst-kept secrets in town: that I’ll be running for county commissioner in Frederick County. What the citizens don’t see, but the politicians do, is that it takes a village to raise a candidate.

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Mysterious Lady

"Mysterious Lady"

The sequential thoughts of a mysterious woman… “Now I know you believe you understand what you think I just said but I am sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.”

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“Mysterious Lady” February 21, 2009

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WWSB ABC 7: Orioles pitchers catchers report Wed

Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday

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Updated: Feb 16, 2010 10:53 PM

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SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to start spring training in Sarasota. And despite all the games that have gone on trying to get this team here, the staff and players are ready to play ball.

Players have already begun to arrive, as pitchers and catchers will report for their first day Wednesday.

A lot goes into spring training. Not only do the players and coaches pick up and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the team's first spring back in Sarasota, there is a lot of work going on at Ed Smith Stadium to make sure the players feel right at home.

"We are absolutely thrilled. We couldn't be more excited to be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow.

Spring training games begin in just two weeks, and the new team on the Ed Smith Stadium field will be the Baltimore Orioles. "Camp will be pretty big...a lot of familiar faces for fans and then a lot of the young and new guys as well," says Barlow.

The Orioles arrive at their new spring training home after leaving Fort Lauderdale, their spring training home for the last 14 years. And to get ready for their debut, the stadium has gone to the birds.

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Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to start spring training ……and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the ……be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica … Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:20:07 PM

2. Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:29:00 PM

3. Weather up north good for business down south …making a difference is the county's deal with the Baltimore Orioles . While the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas dig out ……re seeing more than a million dollars worth of ads for the Orioles new spring training home here in Sarasota. Last Modified 2/11/2010 6:50:14 PM

4. Orioles Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale Individual tickets for all sixteen Orioles Spring training games went on sale at Ed Smith Stadium Saturday ……were already lined up. This the first season the Baltimore Orioles have trained in Sarasota since 1995. They spent the last 14 … Last Modified 1/21/2010 3:02:15 PM

5. Sarasota city and county sued over alleged sunshine law violations …and of negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles . "Deals brokered behind closed ……Barbetta. The agreement with the Orioles would include renovations of Ed Smith ……lawsuit could void the contract with the Orioles and strike out those renovations. … Last Modified 1/26/2010 11:18:07 PM

6. Drawing of renovated Ed Smith Stadium revealed …feature a Florida Mediterranean look, with "Sarasota Home of the Orioles " along the roof line. Drawings were also released showing ……Sunshine Law violations in the county's negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:24 PM

7. Country rejects settlement offer on Sunshine violation lawsuit …offer from a group suing to cancel a deal with the Baltimore Orioles . The lawsuit alleges the county violated the state's Sunshine ……They plan to go over all aspects of the deal to bring the Orioles to Sarasota, including the plans to rebuild Ed Smith Stadium … Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:27 PM

8. Baltimore Orioles spring training schedule released The Baltimore Orioles will open their first season at Ed Smith ……St. Louis one time each. The Orioles will play their last 2010 spring training ……detailed spring training schedule for the Orioles , click HERE. Individual tickets … Last Modified 12/2/2009 4:09:17 PM

9. Orioles welcomed at fanfest SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles welcomed baseball fans out to Ed Smith ……Stadium for food, fun, and to meet the Orioles Players Saturday. Thousands ……old lined up to meet the Baltimore Orioles , Sarasota's newest tenant for spring … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:15 PM

10. Commissioners approve agreement with Orioles …understanding between the county and the Baltimore Orioles . The Orioles will spend spring training at Ed Smith Stadium ……facilities is expected to be $31.2 million. The Orioles will pay all operating and maintenance costs for … Last Modified 12/30/2009 9:25:14 PM

11. Baltimore Orioles Family Fanfest Saturday …SARASOTA - Sarasota welcomes the Baltimore Orioles this weekend with a big celebration at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles Family Fanfest is on Saturday. ……with face painters and clowns, free Orioles giveaways, games and photos with the … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:16 PM

12. Press Release from Baltimore Orioles …IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2009 ORIOLES REACH AGREEMENT TO MOVE SPRING TRAINING ……partnership includes establishment of Orioles youth initiatives and Ripken Youth Baseball Academy at Twin Lakes Park The Orioles today announced that they have reached … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:52:17 AM

13. Sarasota reaches out to Baltimore Orioles again …making one last pitch to the Baltimore Orioles - the only team still out there looking ……Sarasota's last hope: the Baltimore Orioles . "You know, we're standing ……Souza has first-hand knowledge that the Orioles are still in the game, with a possible … Last Modified 3/17/2009 11:33:21 PM

14. Orioles deal clears city hurdle, county currently discussing …The decision to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota now lies in the hands of Sarasota ……county said that without the approval, the Orioles would walk. The two dissenting ……future development might take place by the Orioles ," says Sarasota city commissioner Kelly … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:43:10 AM

15. Large funding gap an obstacle for bring Orioles to Sarasota …funding gap will likely keep the Baltimore Orioles from moving spring training to Sarasota. In a letter from Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin to county administrator ……little more than $31 million, while the Orioles feel it will cost $42 million to get … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:03 PM

16. Sarasota moves closer to deal with Orioles …talks, a deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Ed Smith stadium may be close. ……create a new and improved stadium for the Orioles to use for spring training games. ……county commissioners will take up the Orioles issue separately on Wednesday. Bullock … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:43 PM

17. Spring training deal with Orioles could happen next week …to Sarasota. A deal with the Baltimore Orioles has heated up in the past few days ……Lay THursday, he told ABC 7 that the Orioles hope to have a deal to present to county ……they have come to an agreement with the Orioles on major significant issues, such as … Last Modified 7/20/2009 2:38:11 PM

18. Sarasota County done negotiating with the Orioles …resources to work on bringing the Baltimore Orioles to town for spring training. But that ……million. The county also wants the Orioles to exclusively negotiate with them. Currently ……drop dead date of last Friday, but the Orioles response did not give an answer. … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:00 PM

19. Potential Orioles spring training deal faces huge setback SARASOTA - The deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota has hit another roadblock; One that may kill ……that they could transfer the grant. The deal with the Orioles was near completion at just over $31 million, but may be … Last Modified 7/6/2009 12:48:33 PM

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21. Orioles representatives speaking to local officials …departing Reds? Representatives for the Baltimore Orioles are in Sarasota, and they've been speaking ……training. One team that has been knocking is the Orioles . For two days, the Baltimore Orioles representatives have met with city and county … Last Modified 11/12/2008 10:26:10 PM

22. Study shows Orioles would have big economic effect …SARASOTA - The efforts to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota for spring training got a boost ……for an economic impact study on what the Orioles would bring to the area. That study shows while the Orioles alone would not have the impact of the … Last Modified 12/12/2008 5:45:05 PM

23. Orioles sweeten the deal for possible move to Sarasota …is now hoping to bring in the Baltimore Orioles to town for Spring Training. Tuesday ……Staub says it may be worth it because the Orioles are offering up to $7 million in marketing ……improvements to Ed Smith Stadium for the Orioles . That's roughly half what the Boston …Last Modified 11/18/2008 6:21:38 PM

24. Commissioners: Orioles plan too expensive …commissioners say a plan to build the Baltimore Orioles a new spring training facility in Sarasota ……of $65 million is too much. The Orioles would like a new stadium and training ……Commissioners say for now they'd like the Orioles to re-evaluate the offer. Last Modified 12/2/2008 6:14:27 PM

25. Deal for Orioles is made, time for more questions …October. Then it will be time for the Orioles , says the team's attorney Alan Rifkin ……will re-brand the facility and put the Orioles logos on it and make it look like it ……name. With the new arrangement, the Orioles get the naming rights. That doesn … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:41 PM

26. Sarasota County reaches tentative agreement with Baltimore Orioles … Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a tentative agreement for ……changes will come at Twin Lakes Park -- the Orioles ' minor league base. That will also ……opening the door for a deal with the Orioles . Now the county commission has to approve …Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:42 PM

27. County commissioners discussing possible Orioles deal …the latest response from the Baltimore Orioles and the team's demands for improvements ……28-31 million in renovations. The Orioles want something in the area of $42 million ……negotiating contract with the county, but the Orioles failed to meet Friday's deadline. …Last Modified 5/26/2009 9:15:21 PM

28. County revisits talks with Orioles …open negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles one last time. The move comes after the ……officials early Wednesday afternoon to say the Orioles are still interested in coming to Sarasota ……a preliminary agreement done with the Orioles and the City of Sarasota, which owns … Last Modified 5/22/2009 9:17:09 AM

29. Sarasota commissioners vote to go ahead with stadium plan SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are still coming to Sarasota next spring ……increase in property land values...the Orioles and stadium are an indispensable part ……county went through negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM

30. Orioles stadium tax money voted down by commissioners …the tourist tax and build the Baltimore Orioles a new stadium and training complex. The Orioles were looking for a $58 million deal that ……donations, the city of Sarasota and the Orioles . Commissioners did offer a less expensive … Last Modified 12/17/2008 11:19:00 PM

31. Sarasota shifts attention from Red Sox to Orioles …training in Ft. Myers, but the Baltimore Orioles may be considering playing ball in ……they've heard about is the Baltimore Orioles . And while commissioners say no negotiations have been made with the Orioles yet, the door is open for discussions … Last Modified 11/3/2008 7:00:54 PM

32. Sarasota talks to Baltimore Orioles…to the Boston Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles could be considering moving to the Suncoast ……administrators received a call from the Baltimore Orioles representative Thursday. They wouldn ……also said that the owner of the Baltimore Orioles was in town recently and privately met … Last Modified 10/16/2008 6:43:47 PM

33. Sarasota Reds wrap up final season in town …out, he's glad Sarasota scored the Baltimore Orioles . "Thank God we are getting a team. And the ……Wolfert. A representative with the Baltimore Orioles says that right now, the Orioles have no immediate plans for a Florida State League … Last Modified 9/9/2009 10:41:52 AM

34. Commissioners to hear more about ground under Ed Smith Stadium …how much it'll mean financially to the city to bring the Orioles here. "What we found was not only was there not a ……the clean up might cost the city before they sign with the orioles . The chamber says this is an old issue. The landfill … Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM

35. Ed Smith Stadium the subject of recent environmental concerns …Smith Stadium. Earlier this year, Sarasota County signed a multi-year spring training contract with the Baltimore Orioles . That contract required the Sarasota City Commission to turn over rights to Ed Smith Stadium while maintaining financial … Last Modified 11/2/2009 12:20:39 PM

36. Timeline of Sarasota's recent spring training projects …Attention soon turns towards the Baltimore Orioles , who are looking to leave Ft. Lauderdale ……Florida. November 12, 2008 Orioles representatives spend 2 days talking to Sarasota officials. The Orioles also look into possibly moving to Ft … Last Modified 7/22/2009 10:54:10 PM

37. Major League Baseball teams grab local players in draft … As the draft continued Wednesday, Lakewood Ranch catcher Michael Ohlman was drafted in the 11th round by the Baltimore Orioles . Ohlman batted .397 with the Mustangs this season. Saraota High School shortsop Scooter Gennett went in the 16th round … Last Modified 6/10/2009 6:51:51 PM

38. Group wants to lease Ed Smith Stadium for fantasy camp …at Ed Smith. The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The plan could also include the Baltimore Orioles during spring training. Baseline has also had negotiations to do something similar in Tucson, Arizona. You … Last Modified 6/24/2009 5:17:19 PM

39. Deadline to sign an exclusive negotiation agreement for baseball in Sarasota … The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The county is still negotiating with the Baltimore Orioles to come to Sarasota for spring training, which should wrap up next month. You can read more on this story in the latest …Last Modified 6/24/2009 6:49:14 PM

40. Group aims to keep spring training out of Sarasota …courting of two baseball teams for spring training in Sarasota. County commissioners have contacted both the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs to consider Sarasota as a possible spring training location. The group says the future of spring training … Last Modified 4/2/2009 5:31:58 PM

41. Cincinnati Reds play final spring training game in Sarasota …Efforts to find a new team to train in Sarasota have so far failed. There remains a window of opportunity to lure the Baltimore Orioles or even the Chicago Cubs, although many consider the Cubs a long shot at best. Still to be determined: the future …Last Modified 4/2/2009 11:10:26 PM

42. Crist, Hall of Famers Palmer and Jackson promote Florida baseball …former catcher Rick Dempsey and Baltimore Orioles vice president John Angelos on Wednesday ……assured Crist that at least the Yankees and Orioles won't be deserting Florida for the Arizona ……his entire major league career with the Orioles . Major league teams have been … Last Modified 3/26/2008 3:25:42 PM

43. Discussions with Red Sox end in Sarasota …team to try and lure them to our area for the past couple of months. There has been discussion about trying to lure the Baltimore Orioles into town, but the team is also being wooed by several other Florida communities. Last Modified 11/3/2008 9:17:02 AM

44. What's next for baseball in Sarasota? …The first is the Milwaukee Brewers who currently train in Arizona. The 2 nd is a team with Suncoast ties, the Baltimore Orioles . They've had a rookie league team that has played in Sarasota off and on since 1991. The team has until June …Last Modified 4/8/2008 5:25:19 PM

45. Cal Ripken, Jr. on Suncoast to promote new team …value of the contract these days..." Now that Ripken is somewhat of a company man with the Rays, and even though Orioles memorabilia was out in full force, he likes the Rays organization from top to bottom, and thinks the big league Rays have …Last Modified 8/27/2008 9:14:18 PM

46. Arizona city secures funding to attract Reds …have been here since 1998. Before that, the Chicago White Sox were here. Calhoon told us, maybe just maybe, the Baltimore Orioles might consider coming here next. The Reds are contracted to play in Sarasota through the end of next year. Last Modified 3/12/2008 11:01:29 PM

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