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Friday, November 5, 2010

Community Foundation of Carroll County honors Philanthropists of the Year by Kevin Dayhoff

Monday, November 01, 2010

Community Foundation of Carroll County honors Philanthropists of the Year

By Kevin Dayhoff 10/21/10



Over 250 community leaders filled the Portico social hall at St. John Catholic Church early Wednesday morning to honor the recipients of the fifth annual Carroll County Philanthropists of the Year awards.
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After a breakfast catered by Harry’s Main Street Grille; master of ceremonies, Wayne Wrightson, of WTTR radio in Westminster brought the ceremonies to order. 

Steven Loy sang the national anthem and Audrey Cimino, the executive director of the Community Foundation of Carroll County welcomed those attending the annual event. 

The coordinator of this year’s event, Jaclyn Mathias, was seen throughout the morning making sure everything ran smoothly.

Among the many introductions, Wrightson gave a special acknowledgment to the sponsors for this year’s ceremonies, Harry Sirinakis of Harry’s Main St. Grill; Lehigh Cement, represented by Mike Fox; Constellation Energy, represented by Mike Fowler.

Also helping sponsor the event were Eileen Gist, Lori Graham, and Jalna Brown of Dutterer’s Florist; Lyndi McNulty of GIZMOS Art; Glenn S. Bair, Support Services, LLC and Martin Hill; and Village Printing and Dean Douglas.  “We can’t produce great events like this without the support of involved businesses,” said Wrightson.

In spite of a national economy that continues to lag, local giving in Carroll County appears to be holding it own, according to several folks attending awards ceremony.

An October 17 article in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, a national non-profit news and information publication located in Washington D.C. recently noted:

“Donations to the nation’s biggest charities dropped 11 percent last year, a decline that was the worst in the two decades since The Chronicle started its Philanthropy 400 ranking of the organizations that raise the most from private sources…

“The 400 institutions in the survey raised $68.6-billion in 2009.  The drop they suffered in contributions was nearly four times as great as the next biggest annual decrease: 2.8 percent in 2001, when charities also struggled to raise money from recession-battered donors.”

According to Cimino, “Beginning with a gift of $60,000 from the Estate of Rosa B. Null, a Hampstead, Maryland resident, the Community Foundation has grown to 3.4 million dollars in endowments, operations funds, scholarships, and funds managed for other community organizations.

“It is no news to anyone that there are an overwhelming number of organizations and programs now desperately searching for funds. For people with a strong sense of community and personal commitment to make significant contributions to the community in which they live, the choices can be especially demanding.”

Last year, 2009 the recipients were: Family of the Year: Skip and Pat Amass; Business of the Year: Lehigh Cement; Legacy Award: Loring B. Yingling; Non-Profit of the Year: Westminster Lions Club; and Youth of the Year: Chris Anderson.

This year The Community Foundation of Carroll County honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bare; the Carroll County Times; the ARC of Carroll County; Msfr. Arthur Valenzano and Josie Grant.

The legacy award recipient was St. John Catholic Church Msgr. Arthur Valenzano who was nominated by Teresa Richardson.  Valenzano was the pastor of St. John Church for over 17 years, observed Wrightson. 

“During his tenure as pastor, he has taken the St. John community and increased its awareness within the Carroll community,” continued Wrightson.

After a long list of accomplishments and accolades, Wrightson noted that Valenzano has recently moved-on from his responsibilities in Westminster “to take a position as rector of the Basilica of Baltimore.”

This year’s youth award went to Josie Grant, who was nominated by Amy Zepp.

“Josie Grant began her quest to make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients at Carroll Hospital Center in August 2008 for personal and community reasons,” said Wrightson.

“Josie initially contributed $75 of her own money, which was matched by family and friends, to begin her foundation called, “Josie’s Smiles for Pediatrics,” explained Wrightson.

The non-profit recipient this year is The Arc of Carroll County.  Wrightson noted that “Webster’s define philanthropy as goodwill to fellowmen, especially in an active effort to promote human welfare.”

As an example of the work that ARC does for our community, Wrightson introduced Jamie Davis, the daughter of Gary Davis, who nominated ARC for this year’s award because of the opportunities that have been made available to Jamie as a result of her training at ARC.

“Jamie is autistic, and is 27-years old,” explained Wrightson.  “To her ARC is her job.  Six years ago when she started with ARC, we were told that they would first get to know Jamie and based on what they thought she would accomplish, and what was available … they would get her involved.  Well, they kept their promise…

They got her a job.  She works at the Best Western Hotel in Westminster and she is doing quite well.  However, she still thinks that the Ravens are just big men who stay at her hotel once a year…”

The Carroll County Times’ Newspapers in Education (NIE) program was this year’s business award winner.  A special fund of the Community Foundation, NIE “supports literacy by offering free newspapers and curriculum guides to all Carroll County schools…” said Wrightson.

“Newspapers and study guides are used to help teach students… throughout Carroll County…  During the 2009-2010 school year, NIE provided 622,990 newspapers to students.  The program is funded by local businesses,” Wrightson further explained.

The last of the five awards was given to Bob and Ruth Bare of Hampstead for the family philanthropist of the year.  Edith Winters, along with a number of individuals and businesses in the community nominated the Bare family.

“Those who know Bob and Ruth know that they are very modest people.  They have and continue to donate to many charities and do it anonymously,” said Wrightson.  It was also noted that both Ruth and Bob Bare are 87-years-old, which prompted a wave of murmurs throughout the morning audience as the Bares displayed a great deal of youthful vigor as they walked to the front of the room. 

“I hope I have that much energy at that age,” observed Sherri Hosfeld Joseph to no one in particular as the Bares approached the podium to receive their award.

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Ceramic artist, Terry Whye opening reception at Off Track Art


Ceramic artist, Terry Whye opening reception at Off Track Art

You Are Invited To Attend An Opening Reception At Off Track Art
For Our Guest Artist, ceramic artist, Terry Whye.

Off Track Art
an artists cooperative gallery
11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
!Westminster, MD



Terry will be on hand in the gallery for you to meet at a Reception: Friday, November 5th, from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. (Please Note: This is a corrected time from previously reported time in the Tracks E-newsletter.)

Come to Off Track Art gallery and enjoy light refreshments and rich visual treats!

TERRY WHYE creates her ceramic sculpture and pottery in her Finksburg studio, Whye Clay Works, producing work in a variety of techniques including high-fired stoneware and porcelain, colorful majolica pottery, raku and wood fired sculpture and pottery. Her ceramics have been highlighted in Ceramic Art and Perception, American Crafts, Ceramics Monthly, and Carroll Magazine.

ALSO ...Enjoy an evening of gallery hopping in downtown Westminster...

OPENING THIS SAME NIGHT in downtown Westminster, Off Track Art’s upcoming new partner, Phil Grout, at BirdieΚΌs Cafe Gallery.

Carroll County photojournalist Phil Grout will present a retrospect exhibition and sale of his work entitled "44/40 in Light" at Birdie's Cafe Gallery, 233 E. Main St., Westminster, throughout November and December. An opening reception will be held Friday, November 5 from 6 to 10 p.m.

Grout is celebrating 44 years as a photographer working in and out of Carroll County 40 of those years. His camera has taken him throughout the Americas, Africa, Asia and India. He is the author of three critically acclaimed books of photography and prose which will also be available for purchase.

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The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010

The E-newsletter of Off Track Art an artists’ cooperative gallery October/November 2010


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11 Liberty Street (Side Entrance)
Westminster, MD
OPEN:
Wed-Fri      noon - 6 PM

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CALENDAR:

CLOSING:  Don’t forget to visit Off Track Art before the end of October to view the exquisite fiber works of Guest Artist, Gwen Handler.  Along with her silky-soft yarns colorful woven scarves, soft knit hats and mittens are offered to help you artfully prepare for the coming winter season.  Last chance to see these wonderful, tactile pieces in the gallery during October.

OPENING:  Coming to the gallery in November and December is Off Track Art’s next Guest Artist, Terry Whye.  Terry will be on hand in the gallery for you to meet at a Reception:  Friday, November 5th, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM.  
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IN the GALLERY at OTA:

The Sketchbook Project:  An exciting new project has begun in the gallery where gallery visitors, artists or not, can contribute their creative markings in a communal sketchbook.  Come in and see what others who have wandered into these pages have sketched out, cut out, marked up and pasted in.  Add to the thread or start your own thread.  Leave a pictorial message for a friend.  Look for the black-bound sketchbook in the gallery and join the fun while gaining insight and new ideas from the artistic mind!  ---The sketchbook, along with other artists’ sketchbooks coming to the gallery, will remain available for viewing. 

Friday, Oct. 8th:  Robert Waddell will be working on collage as a part of an ongoing series or something newer than new.  Robert is finishing a fall series (not season themed) titled "Artifacts" which will be on display late 2010 or early 2011. 

Wednesday, Oct. 13th:  Mary Decker will be working on some new watercolors, along with the irises and day lilies that she loves, she will also be exploring some new botanical subjects.

Thursday, Oct. 14th, and Friday, Oct. 22:  Come and observe Carolyn Seabolt do silk painting, a technique which she teaches at her studio, "Cat Tracks."  (Anyone looking to learn this process can take her class beginning in early January 2011 -- it takes four folks to make a class.)

Friday, Oct. 15th, and Wednesday, Oct. 20th:  Charlotte Laslo will be working on her jewelry creations using wirework and knotting techniques.
Friday, Oct. 29th: You can find Cathy Z. Sawdey working on drawings in the gallery.

Friday, November 5th:  RECEPTION for the artist, TERRY WHYE, will be held from 6:30-8:30 PM, where visitors will have the chance to meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.


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Westminster MD Main St. Weekend Happenings for Nov. 5 2010 by Stan Ruchlewicz


Westminster MD Main St. Weekend Happenings for Nov. 5 2010 by Stan Ruchlewicz Westminster administrator of economic development  http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/350984.html
http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/1485739487/westminster-md-main-st-weekend-happenings-for-nov-5

Stan Ruchlewicz, Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County, Main Street, economic development, restaurants, art, culture



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The November/December 2010 issue of the Downtown Westminster Main Street News by Stan Ruchlewicz

Downtown Westminster Main Street News November/December 2010

The November/December 2010 issue of the Downtown Westminster Main Street News by Stan Ruchlewicz Westminster administrator of economic development. 

By Stan Ruchlewicz at sruchlewicz AT westgov DOT com

Westminster Administrator of Economic Development

Westminster Maryland

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Monday, November 1, 2010

November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results


November 29, 2008 Westminster Christmas Parade judging sheet results





This years Westminster Christmas parade will be held November 27, 2010.  City of Westminster Recreation & Parks Department HOLIDAY PARADE AND TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY - NOVEMBER 27 AT 5PM - Come celebrate the holiday season in Historic Westminster.  Enjoy the seasonal sounds of the Westminster Municipal Band, sing carols, see the awarding of the Mayor's Cup and await the arrival of SANTA!

For some of the coverage of last year’s events, see:



Below please find the judges’ results from the November 29, 2008 parade:

Christmas Parade judging sheet results

November 29, 2008 4 pm

Judging criteria: Enthusiasm; creativity; community; holiday spirit and theme.

Judges: Judy Clippart, Jen Mace, and Kevin Dayhoff

Judges’ stand courtesy of Harry’s Main Street Grille

It was a great parade.  As with any great community effort, determining one particular “winner” in each category was so difficult because everyone; the performers, the parade crowd and the community were all winners.  What a great way to ring-in a Westminster Christmas.

Best Float: Wish Group – The judges liked the white Christmas trees and the beautiful unique design of the float.

Best Vehicle: Gismos old Ford pickup was a crowd favorite.  We liked the old antique car with the Christmas tree in the back.  It reminded us of Christmases-past in Westminster.

Best Animal Entry: We really liked the Mason Dixon Bernese Mountain Dogs.  They were cute and adorable, well behaved and we marveled at how they stayed in good order.

Just for Fun: Westminster Ridge:  The float showed lots of hard work and thoughtfulness.  They were enthusiastic and generous with the crowds.

Best Children’s Group: The Boys and Girls Club:  They were so enthusiastic, energetic, and fun to watch.  Besides, they did “double-dutch” jump rope right in front of the judges’ stand…

Best Walking Group: We really liked the Sugar Plum Fairies.  The costumes were beautiful and they really brought visions of Christmases-past to mind.  They also seemed to be having a really good time and were full of smiles.

Committee’s Choice: North Carroll Community School: We liked the costumes.  They showed lots of effort, organization, and enthusiasm.

Honorable Mentions: 1. We really liked Silvia’s Acorn.  Besides the fact that it was great car, we liked the cute costumes, especially the acorn hats. 

2. We also liked the fabulous costumes great Christmas spirit and wonderful performance of the Monumental Drum and Fife Corps.

3. We would be remiss if we did not be sure to give an honorable mention to the great Christmas spirit and hospitality of Harry’s Main Street Grille.

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