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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

Off Track Art E-newsletter for October and November 2009

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

In the Gallery

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

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

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

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

At work in the gallery

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

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

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

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

From Sarah Abel DeLuca

Hello OTA Friends and Supporters,

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

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

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

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

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

Have One On Dave!!

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

Out and About

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge By Kevin Dayhoff Posted 6/20/09 UNION BRIDGE — Several hundred folks braved threatening weather June 20 to witness the unveiling and dedication of the historic 1900 Blue Ridge College bell in Lehigh Square, the original site of the college which had thrived in Union Bridge from 1898 to 1913. http://explorecarroll.com/news/3055/historic-blue-ridge-college-bell-dedicated-union-bridge/

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WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge

Why is this man smiling

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

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Go here for the entire story: http://wjz.com/seenon/charity.drug.rehab.2.1216487.html

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Schuh WJZ Charity Baltimore Journalist rappelling abseiling

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Dining at Bud’s at Silver Run

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My Sunday, September 20, 2009 Carroll Eagle Archives column - http://tinyurl.com/yca3non - was about visiting historic Silver Run on Sept. 11, 2009.

I ended the column by sharing that another one of the great pleasures in visiting Silver Run is, you guessed it, eating. And why not; Silver Run happens to be the home of one Carroll County’s elegant fine dining experiences, “Bud’s of Silver Run.”

“Bud’s at Silver Run,” http://tinyurl.com/yca3non Sept. 11, 2009 http://www.kevindayhoff.com/ visit them at http://www.budsatsilverrun.com/

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City Of Westminster Budget Amendment September 28, 2009

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
5 6 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Phone 410-848-9000
Fax 410-857-7476

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marge Wolf

September 28, 2009 Phone: 410-848-9000

CITY OF WESTMINSTER BUDGET AMENDMENT

Westminster, MD - "We have no choice but to reduce our current FY2010 budget," Mayor Kevin R. Utz explained as he presented an amendment to the City of Westminster budget that cut over $800,000 in projected state revenues.

"The State of Maryland reduced the Highway User Revenues from $747,580 to $74,758 and Police Aid from a budgeted $400,000 to $254,826."

Among the cuts approved by the Common Council were cancellations of the paving contract, technology purchases and a police vehicle which totaled $267,950 in capital expenditures; diversion of the $100,000 contingency reserve to operating accounts; conversion of $215,000 of Union Street property proceeds to operating accounts; reduction of departmental operating budgets by $155,086; revision of the take home vehicle policy to institute a partial employee payback of costs by $15,768; and captured $65,000 in savings from reduced tipping fees.

"These amendments, totaling $818,804 will balance our budget through June 30, 2010, unless there are additional cuts passed by the State," continued Mayor Utz, "The real crisis will come when we lose the remaining $329,676 in these state revenues which may come as early as January and certainly by July 1, 2010."

Dr. Robert Wack, Chairman of the Finance Committee, recapped the number of adjustments made by the Common Council to balance the budget over the past several years.

"These actions have included: Elimination of five positions, increase of employee contributions to health care benefits, revision of the Retiree Health Care Benefit program, elimination of merit increases for all staff, implementation of a health reimbursement agreement health care plan in lieu of the former preferred provider plan and rebate of the $3.5M bond secured to undertake a major pavement milling and overlay program. With the current hiring freeze and the actions outlined by the Mayor, we have managed to avoid painful furloughs, staff layoffs or elimination of services as well as property tax increases. It may not be possible to avoid those discussions if future revenue reductions are imposed by the State or occur because of the current economic recession. We need to be developing contingency plans to respond to those changes as they occur.”

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The City of Westminster Administration Department is located at 56 West Main Street. This department oversees all of the departments in the General Government and is the central location for the City. For more information, call 410-848-9000 or visit wmv.westminstermd.gov.

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Here you can read about the City of Westminster in previous articles that have been published.

http://www.westgov.com/news/news_main.html

Nonprofits benefit from FallFest, Carroll County Times
FallFest to set aside time for children with special needs, Carroll County Times
September 20, 2009 Proclaimed National Neighborhood Day, Press Release
Westminster passes public decency acts, Carroll County Times
Maryland budget reductions mean 6% cuts to Westminster, Carroll County Times
Westminster City discusses budget cuts, Press Release
Toilet Rebate Program a success, Carroll County Times
Water project earns stimulus grant money, Carroll County Times
Westminster buildings to undergo energy audits, Carroll County Times
City linking to crime website, Carroll County Times
Electronics recycling program set to launch, Carroll County Times
Red-light cameras awaiting final OK, Carroll County Times
Recreation and Parks News, Press Release
Toilet Rebate Program, Press Release
Westminster Comprehensive Plan maps out water future, Carroll County Times
Westminster housing variety highlighted, Carroll County Times
Westminster OKs Streetscape bid, Carroll County Times
Plan takes look at future of Westminster water woes, Advocate
Cutting a ribbon on history at the Westminster Water Treatment Plant, Westminster Eagle
Shop with a Cop, Carroll County Times
Building to undergo reconstruction, Advocate
Westminster Clock Tower restoration, Carroll County Times
Westminster: City likes what it sees in Carroll County's Comprehensive Plan, Carroll County Times
City promoting water conservation through grants, Advocate
Upgrade could be done by winter, Carroll County Times

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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Recent Explore Carroll columns by Kevin Dayhoff

Recent Explore Carroll columns by Kevin Dayhoff

http://explorecarroll.com/search/more.php?f=news&y=0&p=1&s=Dayhoff

Dedication of fire hall in 1899 was a hot time in Manchester
Published September 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... dedication of the Manchester Fire Hall? For a longer version of this story go to http://www.explorecarroll.com/ . When he's not putting out fires somewhere, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/. ...

DAYHOFF: Silver Run is rich in history, yet still a real hometown
Published September 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... call them at 410-346-6816 or visit them at www.budsatsilverrun.com. When he is not watching Anthony Bourdain, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

DAYHOFF: what should we think when Kanye West grabs the mic from Taylor Swift?
Published September 14, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... say you?Click HERE for an image of the actual moment West grabbed the microphone from a visibly startled Swift.When he is not listening to Lawrence Welk, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

William Henry Rinehart found his true calling in Union Bridge
Published September 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... in Washington while he was working in Italy. Rinehart died at age 49 on Oct. 28, 1874, from tuberculosis. When he's not checking out art in Union Bridge, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ . ...

President Eisenhower shared Carroll County's love of farming
Published September 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... regarding Finksburg with the Carroll County Genealogical Society and the Carroll County Historical Society. When he is not roaming around Gettysburg, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/ . ...

Guy Babylon of New Windsor, long-term keyboardist for Elton John
Published September 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Guy Babylon, 52, died Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, Calif., according to family sources and Elton John’s official website.He was born on December 20, 1956, in New Windsor, the son of Graham and Mary Babylon, owners of the Babylon Vault Company, a...

Spiritual and historical pilgrimage to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg
Published August 30, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... for a spiritually moving and truly meaningful experience. For more information go to setonshrine.org. When he is not on the road exploring local history, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

Dayhoff: Mythologizing the great unwashed self-importance of Woodstock
Published August 27, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... � Me, I was moved to watch a lot of the Food Channel.When he is not listening to Jimi Hendrix, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

Appetite for history and cuisine both satisfied in Union Bridge
Published August 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... Inn. Just tell them a "well-rounded" writer and artist from Westminster sent you. When he is not eating, Kevin Dayhoff is asleep. Nevertheless, he may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Shriver remembered for Special Olympics and also for a connection to Carroll
Published August 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... ; and the mother-in-law of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, it is through the Special Olympics that she will live on through the ages. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Not a great president, but Harding sure was a busy guy
Published August 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... his death was caused by a heart attack, triggered by complications of exhaustion. Gee, I wonder why? When he's not feeling sorry for Mrs. Harding, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Dr. Ira Zepp, 79, McDaniel College and Westminster civil rights leader, dies
Published August 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
The Rev. Dr. Ira Gilbert Zepp Jr., professor emeritus of the religious studies department at McDaniel College, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 1. He was 79.In a memorial tribute by McDaniel College president Joan Develin Coley, she recalled that Dr....

Charles Carroll influenced world view of 'Democracy in America'
Published August 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... Maybe we inherited it from our namesake. Or maybe we've just read enough of "Democracy in America." When he's not channeling Charles Carroll, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

High winds in Sykesville might not be a twister
Published July 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle
SYKESVILLE — Strong winds whipped through Carroll County’s rolling hills Sunday evening was enough to cause damage to homes, but the National Weather Service says that it did not appear to be a tornado.The storm downed trees and power lines, damaged cars...

Lighting the faces of children, and a dark day for taxation
Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... of state and national government, we may be feeling "very blue over the outcome" for many years. When he is not feeling blue over taxes, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Hoby Wolf advocates for things the county has already done
Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... on this project.They have. On Feb. 26, 2007, Commissioner Michael Zimmer visited Harford County's facility (along with Eagle columnist Kevin Dayhoff.) Then, the board traveled to York, Pa., on April 30, 2007, to view that operation. They have also been to...

Westminster council meeting details city improvements and comprehensive plan
Published July 25, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... for the annual Christmas parade.With that, council president Damian Halstad gaveled the meeting to a close and folks quickly paraded out the door.Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...

Jackson's death created a wave of empathy in Westminster
Published July 19, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... our citizens on hearing the mournful intelligence of Jackson's death ..." When he is not listening to the music of the "Jackson 5," Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Hampstead man arrested for setting Greens Apartments fire
Published July 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... s damage is estimated at $450,000, according to fire marshals.Kevin Dayhoff contributed to this report....

DAYHOFF: 11th Air Cavalry Troop memorial recalls service of Carroll natives
Published July 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... to help honor these men and their families, as well those others named on the memorial who paid so dearly in the service of their community and nation. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

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Alaska Daily News: Julia O’Malley Hey Truck Dude, some things are best left in the garage

Hey Truck Dude, some things are best left in the garage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009 http://community.adn.com/adn/node/143778

Dear Truck Dude,

You were the one on 15th Avenue about two weeks ago on a Friday. I pulled up behind you around Karluk Street. I had a headache. You had plastic man parts hanging from your tow hitch.

It might not have bothered me, as I have seen this kind of thing before, but it wasn't just you, it was also the dude next to you. And so I was trapped, staring into a vortex of swinging truck junk until the light changed.

My aching brain filled with one alarming thought: Is this going to be a trend now?

I mentioned your bumper ornament to a coworker a few days later. He said, "Oh, you mean TruckNutz." And so I Googled. It was a trend. The Nutz, which are widely available online, became a big thing last year during the presidential election after someone suggested Barack Obama get some so he could better relate to rural America. And a few states moved to ban them from the roads. They were kind of 2008, but like every other thing that becomes a thing Outside, it appeared they were catching on here 2000-late.

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Maryland State Police: State officials announce silver alert plan

Maryland State Police: State officials announce silver alert plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 28, 2009

STATE OFFICIALS TO ANNOUNCE IMPLEMENTATION OF SILVER ALERT PLAN FOR MISSING SENIORS WITH COGNITIVE DISORDERS

(Silver Spring, MD) - State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence Sheridan will be joined by Delegate Benjamin Kramer, Senator Rona Kramer, Department of Human Resources Secretary Brenda Donald, MEMA Director Richard Muth, and other officials, as well as residents of the state’s largest senior community, to unveil Maryland’s new “Silver Alert” plan. The new notification system for critically missing seniors with cognitive disorders becomes law October 1st.

Event displays will include a Maryland State Police bloodhound team that would be part of a search for a critically missing senior, as well as a State Highway Administration message board representing the roadway signs that will be used to alert motorists. The event will be held at Leisure World, home to thousands of Maryland’s senior citizens, some of whom are expected to attend the event.

WHAT: “SILVER ALERT” PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009 1:00 P.M.

WHERE: LEISURE WORLD
CLUBHOUSE TWO
3300 N. LEISURE WORLD BLVD.
SILVER SPRING, MD 20906
From Baltimore - Take I-70 west toward Frederick
Take Rt. 29 south toward Washington/Columbia
Take Rt. 198 west/Old Columbia Pike
Rt. 198 west turns into Route 28, which turns into Norbeck Road
Turn left at Norbeck Blvd. to the Gatehouse entrance into Leisure World
Proceed thru the North Gate/Norbeck Entrance, staying straight on Norbeck Blvd.
The main entrance of Clubhouse Two will be directly in front of you at the intersection of North Leisure World Blvd. and Norbeck Blvd.
We will be staged in the back lot, at the rear entrance (now the main entrance) of Clubhouse Two.

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Office of Media Communications & Marketing
410-653-4236 (Office) 410-653-4200 (through Headquarters Duty Officer)

20090928 St officials announce silver alert plan

MD State Police, Senior citizens

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The current City of Westminster newsletter

The entire current City of Westminster Maryland newsletter may be found by clicking here: September 2009 (PDF)

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Westminster City Discusses Budget Cuts

Westminster City Discusses Budget Cuts – September 18, 2009

CITY OF WESTMINSTER
56 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21158
Phone 410-848-9000
Fax 410-857-7476

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, September 18, 2009
http://www.westgov.com/news/documents/CityofWestminsterpressrelease--BudgetCuts.pdf

Contact: Marge Wolf
Phone: 410-848-9000

WESTMINSTER CITY DISCUSSES BUDGET CUTS

Westminster, MD -“These are challenging financial times for municipal governments,” stated city of Westminster mayor, Kevin Utz. “We are two months into the 2009 fiscal year and are now faced with a reduction of over $800,000 in our state revenue projections. A bad financial picture just got worse.”

The State Board of Public Works approved a package of budget cuts last week that included a 90% reduction in Highway User Revenues to local jurisdictions. The City had budgeted $747,850 and will instead be receiving $74,785. In addition, they reduced the State Aid to Police funding from $392,040 to $254,826, a reduction of 35%.

“In a General Fund with $13Million in total revenues, this is a 6% cut. With a cut of this magnitude we are looking at a variety of options to bring our budget into balance,” continued Mayor Utz, “including eliminating services or programs, cancelling capital projects and equipment purchases, examining the take home vehicle program, freezing employee salaries and benefits—everything is on the table for discussion.

A hiring freeze has already been implemented and we do not expect to fill any vacant positions. No new projects or programs beyond those already funded will be implemented.

Unfortunately, we expect that further cuts will be needed after the revenues are projected again in December and FY2011 looks to be even bleaker. I will be working with state, county, and municipal government partners, as well as the Maryland Municipal League to seek solutions to this problem.”

For the past two fiscal years, the financial picture has been deteriorating for local governments, with reductions in revenues from the housing sector, transportation, and property tax assessments to substantial increases in utility costs, gasoline costs, and health care. Unfortunately, at the municipal level, government provides basic quality of life services—and when these services are reduced, citizens suffer.

To cope with the reduced revenues and increased costs, the City of Westminster instituted staff lay-offs, postponed the street repaving project and increased the employee share of health benefits in FY2009. Merit increases and cost of living adjustments were eliminated and a new health care plan and provider were implemented in the FY2010 budget. City of Westminster

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We will continue to provide information on possible reductions as the Mayor and Council discuss the options and develop a plan to balance the budget. Updates will also be provided on the website www.westminstermd.gov.

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The City of Westminster Administration Department is located at 56 West Main Street. This department oversees all of the departments in the General Government and is the central location for the City. For more information, call 410-848-9000 or visit www.westminstermd.gov.

20090918 Westminster City Discusses Budget Cuts

Here you can read about the City of Westminster in previous articles that have been published.

http://www.westgov.com/news/news_main.html

Nonprofits benefit from FallFest, Carroll County Times
FallFest to set aside time for children with special needs, Carroll County Times
September 20, 2009 Proclaimed National Neighborhood Day, Press Release
Westminster passes public decency acts, Carroll County Times
Maryland budget reductions mean 6% cuts to Westminster, Carroll County Times
Westminster City discusses budget cuts, Press Release
Toilet Rebate Program a success, Carroll County Times
Water project earns stimulus grant money, Carroll County Times
Westminster buildings to undergo energy audits, Carroll County Times
City linking to crime website, Carroll County Times
Electronics recycling program set to launch, Carroll County Times
Red-light cameras awaiting final OK, Carroll County Times
Recreation and Parks News, Press Release
Toilet Rebate Program, Press Release
Westminster Comprehensive Plan maps out water future, Carroll County Times
Westminster housing variety highlighted, Carroll County Times
Westminster OKs Streetscape bid, Carroll County Times
Plan takes look at future of Westminster water woes, Advocate
Cutting a ribbon on history at the Westminster Water Treatment Plant, Westminster Eagle
Shop with a Cop, Carroll County Times
Building to undergo reconstruction, Advocate
Westminster Clock Tower restoration, Carroll County Times
Westminster: City likes what it sees in Carroll County's Comprehensive Plan, Carroll County Times
City promoting water conservation through grants, Advocate
Upgrade could be done by winter, Carroll County Times

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Article on Buzz Aldrin in the Baltimore Brew

Baltimore Brew has posted a new item, 'Aldrin tells Baltimore audience his toughest mission came after he returned from the moon'

By FERN SHEN

He may have earned a PhD from MIT, had a lovable Pixar space ranger named after him, recorded a rap video with Snoop Dogg and had the dubious honor of being interviewed by Ali G but, really, large parts of Buzz Aldrin’s life after he walked on the moon in 1969 were pretty crummy, the astronaut-author told a rapt audience Saturday at the 2009 Baltimore Book Festival. If only selling Cadillacs in Beverly Hills (unsuccessfully) had been the worst of it....

You may view the latest post at http://baltimorebrew.com/blog/2009/09/29/aldrin-tells-baltimore-audience-his-toughest-mission-came-after-he-returned-from-the-moon/

20090929 sdosm article on Buzz Aldrin in the Baltimore Brew

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The long version of my Sunday column on the 1899 Manchester Fire Hall dedication

The long version of my Sunday column on the 1899 Manchester Fire Hall dedication has been posted on the http://www.explorecarroll.com/ web site. Lots of good trivia:

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DAYHOFF: Dedication of fire hall in 1899 was a hot time in Manchester EAGLE ARCHIVE By Kevin Dayhoff

Posted on http://www.explorecarroll.com/ 9/27/09

This month is the 110th anniversary of the dedication of The Manchester Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1 fire hall. The dedication, Sept, 2, 1899, was the scene of a community celebration. The fire company is part of a storied history of Manchester, whose roots go back as far as the 1730s.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

Anchorage Alaska Daily News columnist Julia O’Malley

Anchorage Alaska Daily News columnist Julia O’Malley

I have family in Anchorage, Alaska and it is by way of that connection that I follow the Anchorage Daily News. In that context I have come to really enjoy Ms. O’Malley’s columns. I think you will also.

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Julia O'Malley writes a general interest column about life and politics in Anchorage and around Alaska. She grew up in Anchorage and has worked at the ADN on and off as a columnist and reporter since 1996. She came back full time as a reporter in 2005.

As a reporter, she covered the court system and wrote extensively about life in Anchorage, including big changes in the city's ethnic and minority communities.

In 2008, she won the Scripps-Howard Foundation's Ernie Pyle award for the best human-interest writing in America. She has also written for the Oregonian, the Juneau Empire and the Anchorage Press.

September 28, 2009

Recent columns by Julia O’Malley:

Hey Truck Dude, some things are best left in the garage - 9/27/2009 7:00 pm
Masek excuses sound hollow, sentence disappoints - 9/24/2009 11:54 pm
Losing a day or two on Kodiak Island - 9/22/2009 7:56 pm
Reaction to John Mayo's story - 9/21/2009 3:00 pm
I want to know more about Desirae Douglas - 9/21/2009 11:39 am
Damaged and discharged, a soldier on edge - 9/17/2009 12:17 am
Do you have a library card? - 9/16/2009 11:14 am
A president's speech, a lesson on civility - 9/8/2009 9:53 pm
When you see a fire truck, wave - 9/5/2009 8:41 pm
A food line grows, pantry shelves go empty - 8/26/2009 8:58 pm
Boomers: this is not personal, it's about statistics - 8/19/2009 2:42 pm
What decade is it again, Mayor Sullivan? - 8/18/2009 9:21 pm
When loving your dog isn't enough - 8/15/2009 10:28 pm
Tomato quest leads to Alison Arians, queen of things local and green - 8/14/2009 10:58 pm
Protesting the Feds on Fifth Avenue - 8/11/2009 8:27 pm
Mailbag: Seward Highway survivor stories - 8/11/2009 3:23 pm
All that rides on the center line - 8/8/2009 9:49 pm
Do you have a doctor? - 8/5/2009 1:59 pm
Bad dog heaven - 8/4/2009 4:11 pm
My dinner with Team Levi - 8/1/2009 11:18 pm
Seriously, breastfeeding isn't like public urination - 7/31/2009 1:53 pm
Highway stories - 7/29/2009 4:54 pm

Anchorage Alaska Daily News http://tinyurl.com/y8c43co columnist Julia O’Malley

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Re-elect Kevin Dayhoff to the Westminster City Council May 9th, 2023

Hi, I am Kevin Dayhoff, and I would like to be re-elected - along with Councilmembers Ann Gilbert and Greg Pecoraro - to remain in the three Westminster Common Council seats that are available in the upcoming May 9th city election. We offer experience, energy, accessibility, vision, fiscally prudent, and socially responsible leadership. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to take another turn as a Westminster elected official. This has been paid for by Dayhoff for Westminster, Caroline Babylon - Treasurer. For more information click on the image.