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Friday, July 10, 2009

Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914

The trouble with flies
Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914

The Carroll Eagle Archives column for Sunday, June 28, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff

On Tuesday, June 16, President Barack Obama was interrupted by a pesky, deranged, and suicidal housefly during an interview with CNBC’s John Harwood.

The ensuing drama was captured on video in a life and death struggle befitting a History Channel segment pertaining to World War II. Moreover, it has since unfolded hundreds of thousands of times on YouTube.

One published account referred to the president as the “Obamazilla.” A Politico writer regaled that the “president has been getting lots of kudos for a lightning-fast, Mr. Miyagi-worthy swipe he employed to slay a pesky house fly that was buzzing him… ‘He stopped the interview to track and kill the fly,’ said talk show host Conan O’Brien.”

Politico wrote a play-by-play description of the president’s performance: “‘Get out of here,’ Obama said as the fly buzzed him during his interview. The pest persisted, and when it landed on his left forearm, Obama smacked it.

“‘Now, where were we?’ the president said without missing a beat. Pleased with himself, he added, ‘That was pretty impressive, wasn't it? I got the sucker.’

“Several observers in the room gave congratulatory shout-outs. Obama pointed to the floor and instructed an obliging cameraman to get a close-up of the corpse.”

“‘It’s like he’s got one of those fly Terminator targeting systems in his eyes,’ said an awed Jon Stewart.”

One published account reported: “He's a Harvard educated lawyer, leader of the free world and has the reflexes of a highly trained ninja. America's enemies, beware.”

Another noted: “Obama dispels claims that he is "soft," showing no mercy to a fly. World be warned!”

Many were impressed. That is, with the exception of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals – PETA.

PETA was less than amused. Politico reports that PETA called it an “execution,” and wants the commander-in-chief to show a little more compassion to even “the least sympathetic animals.”

Well, if PETA was alarmed over the president killing one fly, one can only wonder what that august organization would have thought of the 1914 “Swat the Fly” campaign in Westminster.

According to “Carroll County Maryland, A History 1837-1976,” by Nancy Warner, it all began with Westminster’s “first Civic League, organized in January 1913 with Mrs. Charles E. Stewart, president; Mrs. Frank Z. Miller, secretary; and Mrs. George K. Mather, treasurer.

“Some of the concrete accomplishments of the league included the placement of ‘No Spitting’ signs and public garbage cans on the streets, landscaping of school grounds, planting of flowers and trees, and swatting the fly.

“The Swat the Fly campaign sought to improve sanitation. Children were given ten cents for every hundred flies killed.

“The report for 1914 contained the figures of $159 paid and 1,500 movie tickets distributed in return for thirty-five twenty-pound candy buckets of flies. Grocers and butchers were encouraged to provide screens for their doors and windows and protective display cases for their meats.”

It all reminds me that it was Groucho Marx, who once said, “Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.”

When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net.
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For other recent columns in Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff:

Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster
Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle http://tinyurl.com/mxbkjp
http://explorecarroll.com/community/3099/bringing-corbits-charge-douglass-back-westminster/

DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind
Published July 2, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... And that is all I know for right now. Hope you and your family have a great Fourth of July weekend. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. …visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914
Published June 28, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... reminds me that it was Groucho Marx who once said, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at … or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

DAYHOFF: Hoffa Field and the Sheathing of the Sword
Published June 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... . Lightner and the June 1922 American Sentinel newspaper article have left us with an extensive and fascinating account of the “The Sheathing of the Sword.” … visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

'Year without summer' killed crops ... and created a monster
Published June 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... village folk that it's not a bad idea to keep a torch handy on these cool summer nights. When he is not playing with laboratory-harnessed lightning, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at … or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge
Published June 20, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
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 ... ...

When city got 'sole' in the 1920s, it was cause for a celebration
Published June 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... be the guest speaker. There will be a retirement ceremony for worn flags. Guests may bring old flags for retirement. When he is not waving the flag, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at… or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

Remember when you could walk to work in Westminster?
Published June 7, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... . When he's not on a "walk-about" in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached …

Company H: from the Frizellburg greenhouses to the sands of Omaha Beach
Published June 3, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
… (have) come a long way from the old parade field in Frizellburg.” Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Dayhoff: New councilmember tackles alleged hit and run driver
Published June 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... Westminster city police arrived and took control of the situation The accident is under investigation. All in a day’s work. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

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Today in Tapscott's Copy Desk July 10 2009

From Tapscott's Copy Desk

Tapscott's Copy Desk

Fresh and insightful opinion from Tapscott's Copy Desk, by the Washington Examiner's Editorial Page Editor Mark Tapscott. Got a tip or an oped to place? Send an e-mail to mark.tapscott@gmail.com.

Examiner Editorial Section Friday

Political opposition is not a hate crime.

Examiner Editorial

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Pelosi allies abuse Panetta to advance Left's agenda.

Newt Gingrich, Examiner columnist.

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White House advisors split on second stimulus.

Irwin M. Stelzer, Examiner Columnist

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Transparency needed to prevent tax dollars going to nowhere

Marta Mossburg, Examiner Columnist

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Congress gives your money to T. Boone Pickens.

Timothy P. Carney, Examiner Columnist

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Will Sen. Lindsey Graham give it back?

Dirty Money Watch by Kevin Mooney

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Why pay millions of dollars to a defense contractor to redesign Recovery.gov.

Examiner OpEd by Jerry Brito

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Iran's shot heard around the world.

Examiner OpEd by James Zumwalt

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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Pickle Peril

Pickle Peril

Few people realize the peril of the deadly pickle. Consider:

99.9% of all folks who die of a heart attack have eaten pickles;
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99.7% of all those involved in air, auto, boat and bike accidents ate pickles in the preceding 21 days;
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nearly all sick people have eaten pickles;
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among all people born in 1870, who later ate pickles, there has been nearly 100% mortality.
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We simply must do something about this deadly scourge. Write your congress member today. Please tell him or her that enough is enough! Outlaw pickles today! Or at least place a seven-day waiting period on the purchase and possession of a pickle for domestic consumption. It is the least that we can do! Pickle peril must stop now! It must stop with us! It is our civic, human, ethical and moral responsibility.

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Police involved shooting in Carroll County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 9, 2009

CHARGES PENDING AGAINST MAN WHO TRIED TO RUN DOWN POLICE OFFICER AND WOMAN

(Taneytown, MD) A Carroll County man is under police guard at a hospital where he is being treated for what is believed to be a non-life threatening gunshot wound he sustained when he attempted to run over a police officer and a woman the officer was trying to protect.

Due to the preliminary stage of the investigation, neither the officer nor the suspect is being identified at this time. The officer is an 11-year veteran of the Taneytown Police Department. Criminal charges are pending against the suspect, who is expected to be charged later today.

Shortly before 10:30 p.m. yesterday, an officer from the Taneytown Police Department was dispatched to the 400-block of Baltimore Street, Taneytown, for a report of a woman who needed assistance. When the police officer checked the area, he drove down Break Iron Road, an access road between a grocery store and a strip shopping center.

The officer saw a woman lying in the roadway. He exited his marked patrol car and asked the screaming woman if she needed help.

Within moments, the police officer saw a 1992 Acura Integra, driven by the suspect, accelerating toward him and the woman. The officer, who was in full uniform, ordered the driver to stop. The driver continued to accelerate toward the officer and the woman.

In fear for his life and the life of the woman, the officer fired his police department issued .40 caliber pistol at the driver. The car slowed and the woman and officer were able to avoid being struck.

The car came to rest a short distance away. The officer approached the driver and saw he had been wounded in the arm. EMS units responded and treated the suspect. He was flown by a Maryland State Police helicopter to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center. He is expected to survive. Neither the police officer nor the woman was injured.
A motive for the incident is unknown. Apparently the suspect and the woman were acquaintances.

Upon being notified of the incident, Taneytown Police Chief William Tyler responded to the scene. Chief Tyler requested the incident be investigated by the Maryland State Police. State Police investigators from the Homicide Unit are conducting the investigation, with assistance from criminal investigators from the Westminster Barracks. Maryland State Police crime scene technicians responded to process the scene.

While conducting the investigation, Maryland State Police arrested a man who arrived at the scene and became disorderly. Police also did a check on the female victim in this case and found that she was wanted on warrants from Harford County. She was also taken into custody.

As per procedure, Chief Tyler placed the officer involved in the shooting on paid administrative leave while the investigation continues. The Taneytown Police Department has 12 sworn officers, including the chief.

Additional information will be released later including identities and charges against the suspect. The investigation is continuing.

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Frederick Douglass and Westminster Mayor Michael Baughman

Frederick Douglass and Westminster Mayor Michael Baughman share a light moment as they strolled the streets of Westminster, June 27, 2009 (c) photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Frederick Douglass portrayed by Michael Crutcher, Sr., of Kentucky and Westminster Mayor Michael Baughman, portrayed by Ron Kuehne, outreach coordinator for the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable; share a light moment as they strolled the streets of Westminster moments before Mr. Douglas delivered a stirring oration at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster on June 27, 2009.

Mr. Douglass’ 45-minute presentation was one of the highlights of the weekend’s living history events which saw “the field across the street of the Carroll County office building was transformed back to the days of June 1863 during the American Civil War.

Douglass was introduced to the audience by Ron Kuehne, outreach coordinator for the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable, in his role as Westminster mayor Michael Baughman, 1861-1864.

Also present was Col. Tom LeGore, who has written extensively about Corbit’s Charge, Frederick Douglass and Westminster’s role in the Civil War. Many credit Col. LeGore for being the driving force for bringing the annual commemoration activities to life, after years of advocacy, in 2003.

Over a 100 folks gathered in the “big tent” at the campground to hear Douglass, born in 1818, in Talbot County, on Maryland’s eastern shore, speak of his struggles as a slave, his escape from servitude and his subsequent rise to become a distinguished statesman, editor, author and diplomat; who had the ear of presidents.

This was not Douglass’s first visit to Westminster. Last Saturday, he remarked prior to his oratory, “I’ve returned from my visit to Westminster in 1870.”

He had previously spoken at the Odd Fellow’s Hall – now known as Opera House Printing Company, at 140 East Main Street.

According to Nancy Warner’s history book, “Carroll County Maryland – A History 1837-1976,” an account of his visit was reported in the now defunct “American Sentinel” Westminster newspaper on October 13, 1870.

Read my entire column on the event here: Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

For more information:

Recent history columns in http://explorecarroll.com/ by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

http://twitpic.com/9kk79 Frederick Douglass delivers stirring oration at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Recent history columns in http://explorecarroll.com/ by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Pam Zappardino at Corbit’s Charge http://twitpic.com/9ko3u
http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/07/pam-zappardino-at-corbits-charge.html http://tinyurl.com/mnkfwh

For more information on the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster, please see: Annual Corbit's Charge – http://tinyurl.com/nno2af
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/search/label/Annual%20Corbit%27s%20Charge

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Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind

Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind

DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind By Kevin Dayhoff, Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 7/02/09

Related: Some of my other favorite writer vignettes from the past.
DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind http://tinyurl.com/md3789

On June 30, 1936 the epic novel by Margaret Munnerlyn Mitchell, “Gone with the Wind,” was first published. Most everyone is familiar with the story by either reading the book or watching the 1939 movie, which starred Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable.

Certainly Mitchell’s book is fascinating enough, but what has always been of particular interest to me is the life and times of Mitchell, and the story of how she wrote the famous novel.

So the other morning, when Garrison Keillor featured Mitchell in his “The Writer’s Almanac,” on WAMU, I found myself hanging on every word. (Of course, no one tells a story like Keillor.)

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Read the entire column here: DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/

Margaret Mitchell photograph above:

Margaret Mitchell is all set to launch cruiser after long training as Red Cross launchee / World Telegram & Sun photo by Al Aumuller.

Photograph from 1941 - New York World-Telegram and the Sun staff photographer: Aumuller, Al, photographer. My source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. New York World-Telegram and the Sun Newspaper Photograph Collection. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c11609

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Palin Derangement Syndrome

Palin Derangement Syndrome

Kevin E. Dayhoff Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The image is a Photoshop by Kevin Dayhoff (20080829-AK-Palin-Caricutur.gif)

Last Friday the liberal hate machine gasped in collective horror at the very idea that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may not be around in the foreseeable future and be the object of anger looking for a safe victim.

It all happened at a last minute news conference, at her home along the shoreline of Wasilla Lake, which was only announced to the local Alaska media.

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Liberals and traditional media outlets reacted as if their abused spouse had decided to leave the marital domicile.

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Well, I for one, at the moment, do not think she is preparing herself for a presidential run in 2012. I think that many of the armchair pundits have it wrong.

I watched the video of her announcement and my immediate reaction is that she has had enough – and who could blame her?

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He who lives by the crystal ball eats glass.

Nothing makes sense in American politics these days in a country where one-half of the country works for a living and the other half votes for a living – who along with a pathologically sycophant media, elected Barack Obama, a young, inexperienced, unknown “community organizer” to be president.

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Read the entire column here: Palin Derangement Syndrome

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http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/07/this-week-in-tentacle_08.html

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Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge

http://www.explorecarroll.com/ “Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge” by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/n7pd4z

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge
Published June 20, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
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 ... ...

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

This week in The Tentacle

This week in The Tentacle

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Palin Derangement Syndrome
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Friday the liberal hate machine gasped in collective horror at the very idea that Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin may not be around in the foreseeable future and be the object of anger looking for a safe victim.

What’s Up with Republican Governors?
Michael Kurtianyk
So what is it with these Republican governors these days? Is there some sort of Kool-Aid trough they’re drinking from that’s making them go wacko? In no particular order, let’s look at the Hall of Shame.

English Lessons
Tom McLaughlin
Kuching, Malaysia – “Sir! Sir!” the voice pealed behind me. I turned around and there was a very pretty young Malay girl trying to hail me. I was on a busy shopping street that had been closed to traffic and reverted into a pedestrian walk way in downtown Kuching.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Sarah Palin's Bye-Bye
Roy Meachum
Resigning as Alaska's governor may have been the smartest move by Sarah Palin, a politician noted more for smarts than intelligence; it cheers her fans and confounds her enemies, including those in the media. Journalists have criticized their colleagues – never themselves – for being too hard on the ex-vice presidential nominee.

Hail and Farewell, Sarah Palin
Patricia A. Kelly
Sarah Palin just announced her resignation as governor of Alaska, effective July 26, 2009.

Motorcycle Touring – Part 2
Nick Diaz
Summertime is motorcycle touring time. This year I’m headed for West Virginia, (heaven, not “almost…”), in late July, to meet with a bunch of friends from far and wide. Two weeks later I’m headed for northwestern Ohio for a high school reunion.

Monday, July 6, 2009
Becoming a Billionaire – Part 1
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
In the last few weeks, the transformation of my life from a relatively normal one to one of a 1920s industrial tycoon began.

The Take Back America Rally
Steven R. Berryman
It was my honor and pleasure to bear witness to the first annual rally in front of the Frederick County Courthouse on the 4th of July. Not a “tea party,” it was about taking back America.

Friday, July 3, 2009
Four Fourths
Roy Meachum
The orgy of fireworks came late to the Independence Day celebration, long after my youth. A gathering on July 4th to see a brilliant display of pinwheels and rockets may have been the rule in Philadelphia, but it was unknown in New Orleans and the surrounding South. Maybe because Confederate Fortress Vicksburg fell to Union forces on that date? More probably, the costs of the shows.

Time Can’t Change Its Meaning
Joe Charlebois
On July 2nd, 1776 our Founding Fathers voted to declare independence from Great Britain. On July 4th they attached their signatures to a document that will be hailed as one of the greatest statements for individual freedom ever written. The preamble states the basic principles of individual rights, liberty, equality, and self-government or “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”

Thursday, July 2, 2009
Non-Answers and Squirrelly Financing
Farrell Keough
The Frederick County Board of Education had a televised meeting on June 10, 2009. During that meeting, many things were discussed including re-districting and the budget. It is the latter for which we will focus our discussion today.

Sacrifice in the Name of Freedom
Chris Cavey
This weekend there will be thousands of “Tea Parties” across the United States. In Maryland at least seven are planned, being diligently promoted and advertised. If you can attend a local Tea Party please do so. While you are there, take a little time and ponder these thoughts.

The Doers and the Talkers
Joan McIntyre
Will this subject ever die, ever be solved? No! As long as there are people, there will be waste and, of course, opinions aplenty on its disposal. There are those who do and those who just yammer about what others should do. Those who do, finally make a decision; those who talk, are still talking.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Zelaya has left the building
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Early Sunday morning four units, consisting of 200 soldiers of the military in Honduras, stormed the presidential palace in the capitol, Tegucigalpa, at 6, arrested and bundled-up their pajama-clad president, Manuel Zelaya, and carted him off to the airport and flew him to Costa Rica.

A Reunion
Tom McLaughlin
Kuala Pilah, Malaysia – My friend Dzul urged me to return to Kuala Pilah, a two-hour flight, for a reunion with his class. I had started teaching in 1974, just after his group had left; but some had returned for the next level of education (form six). The best and the brightest, they scored the highest on their exams. These were the former students who remembered me after 35 years.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
R.I.P. – For a Pair of Stars
Roy Meachum
Two celebrity deaths this past week brought an outpouring from the general public and the people who knew them. Farrah Fawcett's dying was both documented and expected. She bowed out with great grace. Although she came a great way professionally from the tousled-hair "Charlie's Angel" in the poster, she earned her greatest review on the manner of her passing.

Of Minnows and Whales
Michael Kurtianyk
I was thinking over the weekend how great it was that the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team made it to the finals of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. I remember when I was growing up that the biggest claim to fame for the team was a win over England in 1950. That was at the World Cup, which was played in Brazil. It was dubbed “The Miracle on Grass” (not to be confused, of course, with the “Miracle on Ice” in the 1980 Olympics).

Monday, June 29, 2009
The Bagel Master Burgermeister
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
So what is it about a very friendly and congenial local shop keeper that suggests he has the tools to the lead the City of Frederick? Only in City of Frederick politics could the phrase "He's a really nice guy" be considered pejorative.

Cap and Traitor
Steven R. Berryman
The House of Representatives barely passed the first stage in President Obama’s “Cap-and-Trade” energy/ecology legislation late Friday 219-212. This, with the help of eight Republican traitors crossing over to vote, and having not read the bill, hundreds of pages of which only just became available at 3 A.M. on the day of the vote.

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Recent Columns by Pam Zappardino in the Carroll County Times

Recent Columns by Pam Zappardino in the Carroll County Times

July 8, 2009

Airborne art creates a magical world Walking into the Carroll Arts Center’s Tevis Gallery right now is like walking through the looking glass. On the other side is a somewhat surreal, magical world, sparkly objects floating all around you, brightly colored fish swimming right by you, a green lizard walking across the ceiling, a skeleton dancing to its own tune. This is one different art exhibit.

Exhibits, Ain’t That a Frame move from chaos to art Transitions can be disconcerting. So I was reminded when I received the call from Mom, distraught because all of our preparations for the digital television transition had been for naught. No signal was coming through.

Art in the Park shines on a perfect day I woke up early last Saturday morning and listened. Silence. I have a metal roof, so I can hear rain, even a drizzle. But I heard nothing but the birds. The outdoor art festival season in Carroll County would have a good start.

Unexpected art makes wedding special I went to a wedding last weekend, full of the usual smiles and tears that are always a part of such celebrations. It was also full of art, although I doubt more than a few of us took note. But noticed or not, the art was there.

Unexpected art makes wedding specialI went to a wedding last weekend, full of the usual smiles and tears that are always a part of such celebrations. It was also full of art, although I doubt more than a few of us took note. But noticed or not, the art was there.

Sculpture born using ‘lost wax’ A while back, I wrote about a presentation on space. Not the final frontier, but the way negative space informs the positive in both music and the visual arts, the enigma inherent in needing emptiness to make sense of the whole.

Pen Women show artistic talents I was confused. Not an unusual occurrence, I’ll grant you, but the Carroll Arts Center was playing with my mind.

Finding crazy in being normal McDaniel College has an abundance of art students. At least that’s how it seems these days, with one senior show after another highlighting the work of new artists about to be launched out into the world.

What: “Artists Choice” Where: Community Gallery at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster

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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

The Spring House at the Meeks’ Farm in Northern Carroll County

The Spring House at the Meeks’ Farm in Northern Carroll County

July 6, 2009

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Ag, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos, Dayhoff photos Ag, Dayhoff photos Carroll Co, People Meeks Lawrence

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/07/spring-house-at-meeks-farm-in-northern.html http://tinyurl.com/nmmard

http://twitpic.com/cir9a The Spring House at the Meeks’ Farm in Northern Carroll Co July 6, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/nmmard

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Pam Zappardino at Corbit’s Charge

Pam Zappardino at Corbit’s Charge http://twitpic.com/9ko3u

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/07/pam-zappardino-at-corbits-charge.html http://tinyurl.com/mnkfwh

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/07/pam-zappardino-at-corbits-charge.html http://tinyurl.com/lhya2e

Journalist and artist Pam Zappardino at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster June 27, 2009.

When I visited the re-enactment encampment at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster, I spotted one of the “lady camp followers” from a distance.

As I got closer I was happy to see that it was Dr. Pam Zappardino… And the rest is history…

You may find Dr. Zappardino’s latest columns in the Carroll County Times here: http://tinyurl.com/mbx9pu

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/features/encore/columns/pam_zappardino/

For more information on the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster, please see: Annual Corbit's Charge – http://tinyurl.com/nno2af
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/search/label/Annual%20Corbit%27s%20Charge

http://twitpic.com/9kk79 Frederick Douglass delivers stirring oration at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Recent history columns in http://explorecarroll.com/ by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/nzcv85

Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster
Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

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Recent columns in Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent columns in Explore Carroll by Kevin Dayhoff

Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster
Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

In the picture above: From left to right: Westminster mayor Michael Baughman portrayed by Ron Kuehne, Mary LeGore, Col. Tom LeGore and Frederick Douglass portrayed by Michael Crutcher, Sr., pause for a photograph after Douglass’ 45-minute oration last Saturday at the 7th commemoration ceremonies of Corbit’s Charge in Westminster. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff 20090627-CChrgeFDGrp(3)asm.gif

Last weekend, the field across the street of the Carroll County Office Building in Westminster was transformed to the days of June 1863, during the Civil War.

Organized by the Corbit's Charge Commemoration Committee and the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table, the gathering marked the 146th anniversary of the June 29, 1863, Battle of Westminster, also known as Corbit's Charge.

It was scene filled with tents, campfires and military equipment, as men and women representing both the Union and Confederate side of the conflict went about the business of presenting a living history of sights, sounds and smells of the Civil War.

The commemoration included a parade to the park beside the historic Court House where a wreath was placed at the monument for Corbit's Charge. That was followed by wreath laying ceremonies at the grave of Lt. Murray, who died in the June 1863 battle, and was buried in the Ascension Church cemetery.

It was on a sleepy summer day in June 1863, on Washington Road and East Main Street, in Westminster, that about 90 men of the Union First Delaware Cavalry, led by Capt. Charles Corbit, found themselves facing 5,000 rebel soldiers from a cavalry division of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia under Major Gen. J.E.B. Stuart.

Confederate forces routed the Delaware soldiers. Yet, the battle is considered by many to have been one of many contributing factors in the outcome of the war -- because the brief skirmish took place days before the fateful meeting of Union Gen. George G. Meade and Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, in Gettysburg, Pa, July 1-3.

Local historian Col. Tom LeGore says the skirmish delayed Stuart's ability to get to Gettysburg in time to significantly help Lee's forces and was a contributing factor in the eventual defeat of the Confederate army at Gettysburg. In those horrific three days, more than 160,000 soldiers fought, resulting in more than 50,000 casualties -- and a Union victory.

One of the highlights of last weekend's living history events was a 45-minute presentation by the famed orator Frederick Douglass, portrayed by Michael Crutcher Sr., of Kentucky.

"Douglass" was introduced to the audience by Ron Kuehne, outreach coordinator for the Pipe Creek Civil War Roundtable, in his role as Westminster mayor Michael Baughman, 1861-1864.

More than 100 folks gathered in the tent at the campground to hear the story of Douglass, born in 1818, in Talbot County, and his struggles as a slave, his escape from servitude and his subsequent rise to become a distinguished statesman, editor, author and diplomat.

... for his age," Crutcher responded that Douglass has "rested a lot" over the years.

Read the entire column here: Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster

When he's not traveling back in time to the 1800s, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff AT gmail.com or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind
Published July 2, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... And that is all I know for right now. Hope you and your family have a great Fourth of July weekend. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. …visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914
Published June 28, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... reminds me that it was Groucho Marx who once said, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at … or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: Hoffa Field and the Sheathing of the Sword
Published June 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... . Lightner and the June 1922 American Sentinel newspaper article have left us with an extensive and fascinating account of the “The Sheathing of the Sword.” … visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

'Year without summer' killed crops ... and created a monster
Published June 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... village folk that it's not a bad idea to keep a torch handy on these cool summer nights. When he is not playing with laboratory-harnessed lightning, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at … or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge
Published June 20, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
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 ... ...

When city got 'sole' in the 1920s, it was cause for a celebration
Published June 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... be the guest speaker. There will be a retirement ceremony for worn flags. Guests may bring old flags for retirement. When he is not waving the flag, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at… or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Remember when you could walk to work in Westminster?
Published June 7, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... . When he's not on a "walk-about" in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached …

Company H: from the Frizellburg greenhouses to the sands of Omaha Beach
Published June 3, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
… (have) come a long way from the old parade field in Frizellburg.” Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

Dayhoff: New councilmember tackles alleged hit and run driver
Published June 1, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... Westminster city police arrived and took control of the situation The accident is under investigation. All in a day’s work. Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster.

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Monday, July 06, 2009

My exercise program every morning

My exercise program every morning

Solid Potato Salad - The Ross Sisters (1944)

Now that I have beaten anorexia, this video best illustrates my exercise program every morning. Wait until about 45 seconds into the video and then prepare to take notes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mVpGmoES3w

20090706 sdosm My exercise program every morning

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Police Pursuit Ends In Mother And Son Arrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 6, 2009

POLICE PURSUIT ENDS IN MOTHER AND SON ARREST

(Westminster, MD) – A man wanted for three outstanding arrest warrants and his mother are arrested after initiating a vehicle pursuit in Carroll County today.

The accused is identified as Randy P. Brown, Jr., 28, and Laura M. Mathis, Brown’s mother, both of the 2700-block of Murke Road in Westminster. Brown is charged on several counts of fleeing and eluding, several counts of assault and reckless endangerment, and possession of controlled dangerous substances with the intent to distribute. Mathis is charged with obstruction and hindering, harboring a fugitive, and reckless endangerment.

Brown is currently under police watch at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries. Mathis is currently at Carroll County Central Booking awaiting an appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

At approximately 6:30 a.m. this morning, state police from the Westminster Barrack Criminal Investigation Section and officers from the Baltimore County Police Department responded to the 2700-block of Murkle Road in Westminster to apprehend Brown on three outstanding arrest warrants. Separate warrants had been issued for Brown by the Baltimore County Police Department and Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office for failure to appear in court on charges of possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute as well as fleeing, eluding and assault. The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office had a third outstanding warrant on Brown for assault, as well as fleeing and eluding.

Due to the fugitive’s recent history of fleeing police, a perimeter was established around the property, prior to making contact with Brown this morning at his residence. Investigators repeatedly made their presence known by knocking on the door, announcing their presence and calling the telephone inside the residence. After more than thirty minutes of numerous unsuccessful attempts at making contact, police opted to obtain a search and seizure warrant for the residence, allowing them access to enter and apprehend the suspect that was known to be inside.

While awaiting the search and seizure warrant, investigators strategically placed a patrol vehicle in front of Brown’s garage to prevent him from possibly fleeing police using a motor vehicle. Before this could be fully accomplished, the suspect’s mother, Mathis, attempted to distract investigators from inside the home at the front door, on the opposite side of the house from the garage. Moments later, Brown exited the garage door and fled the scene in a black Subaru passenger car, nearly striking several police officers on the way out. The car is registered to Mathis.

Brown led police on a pursuit for approximately three square miles. During this time, he committed dozens of traffic violations as well as property destruction, which he committed as he drove through numerous fields and yards in attempts to elude police. After about ten minutes, Brown turned onto Indian Valley Road, an unpaved dead-end road about one half mile in length. For safety reasons, the police pursuing Brown slowed down.

As Brown continued to flee down the dirt road, Trooper 3 of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command in Frederick was able to intercept the chase. They maintained sight of Brown until he lost control of his vehicle. Brown slammed into a tree and then attempted to flee on foot, running directly into the path of a police cruiser. Brown was immediately apprehended by state police and transported by helicopter to Shock Trauma for precautionary reasons. No police officers were injured in this incident.

Brown remains under guard at R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma with non-life threatening injuries. Upon his release, he will be taken into custody by the Baltimore County Police Department and transported to the Baltimore County Detention Center for his outstanding arrest warrants. There will be additional charges forthcoming from the Maryland State Police as a result of this incident.

Shortly after apprehending Brown, state police revisited the Westminster residence to arrest Mathis. She was taken into custody without incident.

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Contact: Detective Sergeant Jim DeWees
Westminster Barrack
(410) 386-3000

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A strawberry blonde was weed-eating her yard and accidentally cut off the tail of her cat

A strawberry blonde was weed-eating her yard and accidentally cut off the tail of her cat which was hiding in the grass.

She rushed her cat, along with the tail, over to WAL-MART!

Why WAL-MART??

HELLOOOOOOOOO!

WALMART is the largest re-tailer in the world!!!

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ (http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/) http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/ New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

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WP ombud: Growing numbers of readers are complaining about typos and small errors

WP ombud: Growing numbers of readers are complaining about typos and small errors

Washington Post Why that's happening: Between early 2005 and mid-2008, the number of full-time WP copy editors dropped from about 75 to 43 through buyouts or voluntary departures, reports Andrew Alexander.

http://www.poynter.org/column.asp?id=45&aid=166262

Jul. 6, 2009 Copy editing

20090706 sdosm WaPo readers complaining about typos and small errors

WP ombud hears more about typos and small errors10:25 AM Jul. 6, 2009

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Former Defense Secretary McNamara dies

Former Defense Secretary McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies

By PETE YOST, Associated Press Writer Pete Yost, Associated Press Writer

July 6, 2009

WASHINGTON – Former Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara died Monday, according to his wife. He was 93.

More: Former Defense Secretary McNamara dies

20090706 Former Defense Secretary McNamara dies

In other news:

Obama opens summit with Medvedev in Moscow

At least 140 dead in clashes in China's Xinjiang province

McNamara, defense chief during Vietnam War, dies

2 more US troops killed in southern Afghanistan

Bankruptcy judge OKs GM sale plan, appeal looms

Honduras slides toward greater instability

Iran's top leader warns West over alleged meddling

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7th Annual Celebrate Our Diversity Block Party on PA Ave Westminster

7th Annual Celebrate Our Diversity Block Party event occurs on the Sunday July 19, 2009 from 4 - 9 pm on Pennsylvania Avenue in Westminster, MD.

Click here for more past posts on the annual Pennsylvania Avenue, Westminster, MD block party.

Guest performances by local talent such as
High Voltage Drum Corp
Unity Dance Troop,
Double Dutch group
Circle of Friends Singers
and more

Vendors such as: Carroll County Health Department
Westminster Police - Child ID and Finger Printing
Fire Dept
NAACP of Carroll County
Boys and Girls Club
McGruff
....and more

Fun Events Inflatable Rides and Games
Food Vendors
Product Vendors
Games: Bingo Contests
Dance Contests
Chalk Art Contest
Twister
Musical Chairs
...and more

20090703 sdosm 7th Annual Cele of Diversity Block Party announcement

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