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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Carroll County Times: Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat

Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat

January 10, 2015 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story

Staff writer Jacob deNobel

The Carroll County Republican Central Committee selected former county commissioner Robin Bartlett Frazier as its recommendation to fill the District 5 State Senate seat Saturday. The seat is held by Sen. Joe Getty who has been tapped by Gov.-elect Larry Hogan to serve as his Policy and Legislative Director, and will have to vacate the senate seat to take the cabinet position.

Frazier still has to be confirmed by Hogan before filling the seat. If Hogan rejects the committee's nomination, he may then appoint any person he wishes.

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Frazier, a Taneytown resident, served two terms as a County Commissioner. She lost in the June primary to Stephen Wantz and ran as a write-in candidate in the November election which she also lost.

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Del.-elect Haven Shoemaker, R-District 5, said he was shocked when he heard the nomination of Frazier. Shoemaker and Frazier served together in the Carroll County Board of Commissioners, and if Frazier is approved, the two will serve together in the Maryland State Legislature.

"The Republican Central Committee must be nuttier than outhouse rats to select someone who was voted down twice in the last year alone," Shoemaker said. "To make this decision represents a nullification of the will of the people."

Frazier said she saw her loss in the commissioner's race differently, and she felt humbled by the committee's vote of confidence.

Related: This is quite a surprise…

I had only thought that the obvious choice was to promote Md. Delegate Justin Ready R-Carroll County. I mean that is the natural progression according to history and tradition. The past representation by Del Ready has been deliberated among the voters and decided upon by the electorate in the 2014 elections – when he was re-elected …

However, according to a release put out by the Carroll County Republican Central Committee at 11:18 a.m. this morning:

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html

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No, Mr. Hogan, Baltimore is not in decline

No, Mr. Hogan, Baltimore is not in decline

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January 9, 2015 http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-hogan-baltimore-letter-20150109-story.html

We welcome and support Gov.-elect Larry Hogan's view that Baltimore City should be Maryland's economic engine ("Hogan says city should drive state economy," Dec. 30). But his unfortunate use of hyperbole to assert that in Baltimore City, "There's no businesses, there's no jobs," and that state investments have produced no positive outcomes is wrong and doesn't reflect the countless Baltimoreans who work hard every day to make this still imperfect city better.

First the facts. According to the state Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, in the first quarter of 2014, there was an average of 324,818 jobs in Baltimore City, reported by 13,700 employers. In fact, Baltimore City has more jobs than all but two counties in Maryland. Downtown Baltimore ranks in the top 10 percent of U.S. cities for its total number of employees and has one of the country's highest employment densities.

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Looking back on 2014 and forward into 2015

January 10, 2015 - December 26, 2014

By Kevin E. Dayhoff

Author’s note – I originally wrote this over the Christmas holiday. I was under the weather with that really-bad cold that has been making the rounds and trying to keep up with my assignments for the Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://www.baltimoresun.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Dayhoff&target=adv_article; Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Kevin+Dayhoff&target=article

Alas, I got a bit behind and this material below got orphaned in the computer and left behind. It made me sad. Although the idea that I was attempting to develop here did survive the cutting room floor and made it to daylight in an article published on January 7, 2015, “New year begins with familiar faces missing from county leadership.” New year begins with familiar faces missing from county leadership And here: “A love story that began on New Year's Eve, 1945.” http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-jan-20150102-story.html

I’m still running behind as the New Year has begun in earnest without me; leaving me behind trying desperately to catch-up. I’m guessing that if I decide to toss my hat in the ring and once again run for political office after taking ten-years off – chances are that I’ll never catch-up… - KED, January 10, 2015

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Westminster, Md January 10, 2015 - December 26, 2014 - - For many the year 2014 could not have come to an end any sooner. It was a strange year in the bewildering fantasy wilderness that lies beyond the borders of Carroll County.

In Asia, a very large passenger aircraft literally disappeared without a trance and CNN could not find it no matter how many hours it tried.

It was bad year for ginormous too-big-to-manage bureaucracies like the Veterans Administration and the Internal Revenue Service. It is bad enough that the IRS lost years of records that Congress wanted to audit; but the VA took it one-step farther and not only lost records but it also lost patients for months at a time.

And just when you thought that customer service could not get any worse – it did. The business of the mega-banks, and especially the cable and cellphone companies is not to provide you with a service, but to charge you exorbitant ever-increasing fees every month without providing you anything in exchange - in order to serve us better. I have tried unsuccessfully to correct my address with PNC for six-months and as of last week, its mail was still had the wrong address.

A large number of seemingly sane individuals made videos of pouring water on top of their heads.

Some pedestrian wandered into the unlocked front door of the White House. I mean I cannot get my mother past security to get her on an airplane without her being tossed out of her wheelchair, strip-searched, water boarded, and interrogated under a swinging lightbulb like she is a criminal, but some guy strolled into the front door of the most secure building in the world like he was visiting Starbucks.

Towards the end of the year, it appears that maybe, just maybe, the world’s economy is showing some signs of recovery despite the clumsy regressive economic machinations of Washington DC and the European Union.

Looking forward to the year 2015 reveals many momentous dates in history to ponder, revisit and study. Much of the study of history last year was centered upon the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Several years ago, the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861 was the focus of much attention.

This coming year we can look forward to some discussion over the significance of Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” - written 150-years ago, in 1865.

800 years ago, the Magna Carta was initially written by the Archbishop of Canterbury and issued by the English King John at Runnymede on June 15, 1215 to essentially establish basic personal freedoms. Although the Magna Carta itself is a significant event in history; its influence on political theory, subsequent charters, treatises and governing documents such as our own American Constitution is immeasurable – to this day.

2015 will also be the 200^th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, in which allied forces, “the “Seventh Coalition,” led by the British Field Marshall Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, put an end to Napoleon’s reign of terror in Europe. What followed was a half-century of peace which enabled the Industrial Revolution, which had begun in 1760, to flourish unhampered by the economic chaos of war and catch a second wave from 1820 to 1840.

This year also marks 70-years since the end of World War II. Although events such as Waterloo and the issuance of the Magna Carta have an affect on our lives to this day, nothing can more poignant to many of us than memories of the war years or the recollections of our parents who endured the depravities of the war, whether they served overseas or stateside.

The Greatest Generation, a term coined by journalist Tom Brokaw, are the folks who grew-up during the Great Depression only to go on to fight for our country in WWII. Many of us learned about the war from our parents or grandparents.

Sadly, to bring history down to a personal level, according to many sources, including that of The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, “Approximately every three minutes a memory of World War II – its sights and sounds, its terrors and triumphs – disappears. Yielding to the unalterable process of aging, the men and women who fought and won the great conflict are now mostly in their 90s. They are dying quickly – at the rate of approximately 555 a day, according to US Veterans Administration figures.”

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Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat

This is quite a surprise…

However, according to a release put out by the Carroll County Republican Central Committee at 11:18 a.m. this morning:

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat

The Carroll County Republican Central Committee has chosen former county commissioner Robin Frazier as its recommendation to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty.

Saturday, January 10, 2015 Westminster – The Carroll County Republican Central Committee Friday selected Taneytown resident and two-term Carroll County Commissioner Robin Bartlett Frazier as its recommendation to replace outgoing Senator Joe Getty. Sen. Getty was selected by Governor-elect Larry Hogan to serve as his Policy and Legislative Director.

The Central Committee had a difficult choice to make as there was a strong field of well-qualified applicants who sought the position. The process was confidential to protect the applicants and to keep the process free from outside interference. The Committee looks forward to Hogan appointing Robin Bartlett Frazier as Carroll County’s new Senator and working with her as a valued member of the Delegation.

Robin has a long and distinguished career in both elected office and private business. She served in the Ehrlich Administration for four years as the Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator for the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism and Community Initiatives. In this position she was the Governor’s liaison between local, state and federal governments and community organizations. She also advised these entities on the impact of proposed legislation.

As a Commissioner Robin’s role was both legislative and executive. During her second term she served as a Board member of the Maryland Association of Counties. In this position she worked closely with legislators and other county leadership to improve, modify or eliminate legislation of concern to the counties and consistently lobbied for smaller government.

Since 2007 Robin has been the Vice-President of Instant Access Networks, a technology company which develops solutions for homeland security issues in communications and data protection. She and her husband, Donald, owned the Frazier Machine Company, and she was involved in the local banking industry for many years.

Robin is currently the President of the Taneytown Republican Women’s Club and the Treasurer of the Tri-District Republican Club. She is also a Board Member of AGORA Ministries and Women for Democracy.

Robin and Don have three grown daughters.

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Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat

This is quite a surprise…

However, according to a release put out by the Carroll County Republican Central Committee at 11:18 a.m. this morning:

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat

Robin and Don have three grown daughters.

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Friday, January 09, 2015

Carroll County Md Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony

Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony

Friday, January 9th at 7pm between the County Office Building and the Sheriff’s Office located at 225 North Center Street, Westminster 21157.

By Kevin E. Dayhoff Jan. 9, 2015

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Westminster Md., Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 - Several hundred hardy folks braved 25 degree temperatures to show their appreciation for Carroll County area law enforcement agencies this evening at 7 p.m. between the County Office Building and the Sheriff’s Office located at 225 North Center Street, Westminster

In a prepared remarks, the Carroll County board of commissioners said they wanted to come together “to show our gratitude and appreciation for all that our police personnel do for the citizens of Carroll County each and every day…

“Please join us in showing our support for each of the law enforcement agencies in Carroll County, including the municipal police forces, the Sheriff’s personnel as well as the State Police. Take a tour of the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Command Vehicle and other law enforcement vehicles that will be on hand.

“Every day police officers put their lives in harm’s way to protect law abiding citizens; Friday evening is a time for each of us to thank these brave men and women for their service and for keeping our community safe.”

Also speaking were Carroll County Delegate Justin Ready, Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Carroll County State’s Attorney Brian DeLeonardo and Delegate-elect and former Hampstead mayor and county commissioner Haven Shoemaker –of whom many ‘blamed’ in a good-natured way, for coming up with the idea for the event – that took place in frigid temperatures and a brisk bone-chilling wind.

Among the many folks also attending were the head of the Westminster Police Department dispatchers Brenda Roper, members of FOP Lodge # 20, including Lodge vice-president Steven E. Rogers, former Westminster Vol. Fire Department president Bob Cumberland, and several allied agencies and organizations, such as Catherine’s Cause; that are a constant source of support and encouragement for law enforcement officer.

The event concluded with the commissioners being award a ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag. A spokesperson explained that on the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag, the top line represents the public, the bottom line represents the criminals and the blue line in the center represent the thin blue line that separates the public from the criminals.

The program concluded with a prayer by the Carroll County Detention Center chaplain Bob Kimmel.

Be Safe out there.

#besafeoutthere Quick, which one is the BB gun? Oops, too late... you're dead. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/besafeoutthere-quick-which-one-is-bb.html

Be Safe out there.

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On the thin blue line flag, the top line represents the public, the bottom line represents the criminals and the blue line in the center represent the thin blue line that separates the public from the criminals.

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Carroll County Md Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony

Law Enforcement Appreciation Ceremony

Friday, January 9th at 7pm between the County Office Building and the Sheriff’s Office located at 225 North Center Street, Westminster 21157.

By Kevin E. Dayhoff Jan. 9, 2015

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/law-enforcement-appreciation-ceremony.html

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http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/107655768603/carroll-county-md-law-enforcement-appreciation

The program concluded with a prayer by the Carroll County Detention Center chaplain Bob Kimmel.

Be Safe out there.

#besafeoutthere Quick, which one is the BB gun? Oops, too late... you're dead. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/besafeoutthere-quick-which-one-is-bb.html

Be Safe out there.

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#besafeoutthere Quick, which one is the BB gun? Oops, too late... you're dead.

Be Safe out there.

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The Thin Blue Line flag

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Statement by Society of Professional Journalists President Neuts on terrorist attack at French magazine

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According to an article in the New York Times, “Terrorists Strike Charlie Hebdo Newspaper in Paris, Leaving 12 Dead,” By DAN BILEFSKY and MAÏA de la BAUMEJAN. 7, 2015: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/world/europe/charlie-hebdo-paris-shooting.html?rref=world/europe

“PARIS — The police organized an enormous manhunt across the Paris region on Wednesday for three suspects they said were involved in a brazen and methodical midday slaughter at a satirical newspaper that had lampooned Islam.

“The terrorist attack by masked gunmen on the newspaper, Charlie Hebdo, left 12 people dead — including the top editor, prominent cartoonists and police officers — and was among the deadliest in postwar France. The killers escaped, traumatizing the city and sending shock waves through Europe and beyond.

Officials said late Wednesday that two of the suspects were brothers. They were identified as Said and Chérif Kouachi, 34 and 32. The third suspect is Hamyd Mourad, 18. News reports said the brothers, known to intelligence services, had been born in Paris, raising the prospect that homegrown Muslim extremists were responsible… http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/world/europe/charlie-hebdo-paris-shooting.html?rref=world/europe

Related: ‘Dangerous Moment’ for Europe, as Fear and Resentment Grow

By STEVEN ERLANGER and KATRIN BENNHOLDJAN. 7, 2015 http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/08/world/europe/paris-attack-reflects-a-dangerous-moment-for-europe.html?emc=edit_th_20150108&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=45685287

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Statement by SPJ President Neuts on terrorist attack at French magazine

1/7/2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jan. 7. 2015 http://www.spj.org/news.asp?REF=1300

INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalists is angered by today’s attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. This is a barbaric, appalling attempt to stifle press freedom.

Extremists feel emboldened to attack and kill journalists anywhere in the world for lampooning religion or reporting on political and governmental activities. Such outrageous attempts to silence journalists will not be tolerated or successful.

Journalists around the world work every day to report truth, enlighten the public and encourage people to think about all sides of issues important to society. This type of attack on such a basic human right – freedom of speech – is heinous and unacceptable. We urge other journalists and media organizations to stand in solidarity against this outrageous attack on press freedoms.

The Committee to Protect Journalists, one of numerous organizations also condemning the attack, reports this is the worst attack on the media since the 2009 Maguindanao massacre in the Philippines. In 2014 alone, CPJ reports 61 journalists were killed worldwide, including 27 who were murdered.

Our thoughts are with the families and colleagues of the victims of today’s horrific events.

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit spj.org.

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