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Monday, August 9, 2010

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DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster clock tower on Main Street: Published August 8, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle; ... of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster, Md. 21158. When he is not fighting the ravages of time himself, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.

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MD Senate Republican Slate: Maryland Fails to Provide Timely Ballots to Our Troops

The Senate Republican Caucus has joined with the House Republican Caucus in opposition to the waiver requested by the Maryland State Board of Elections so that ballots do not have to be sent to military and civilian personnel serving overseas in compliance with federal election laws. The full statement follows:

(Annapolis, MD) Today, The Joint Republican Caucus of the Maryland General Assembly released the following statement in response to the Maryland Board of Elections' request for a waiver of the federal Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment (MOVE) Act.

"This federal law exists to ensure that those who are fighting to defend our democracy, have the opportunity to participate in it" said House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell. "This waiver request is just one more slap in the face to the Maryland men and women who are serving our country, and a reminder that the O'Malley administration and Democrat leaders in the legislature consistently disregard the importance of, and sacrifices made, by those honorable citizens."

"I am dismayed that the Maryland government can't provide better support for our troops. We teach our children the importance of democracy and participating in elections. However, through their inaction, the liberal Democrat monopoly in Annapolis has ignored the very people who risk their lives so that we can continue to have these freedoms." said Senate Minority Leader Allan Kittleman.

The MOVE Act was signed into law by President Obama last October, and requires that states ensure that ballots are sent to military voters serving overseas at least 45 days before the election, due to the unavoidable delays associated with delivery into sometimes dangerous areas.

"If compliance is impossible, according to the Board of Elections, why wasn't the legislature approached about a solution" continued Delegate O'Donnell. "Why wasn't this brought up as an issue until now? Our Maryland citizens serving overseas deserve more consideration than appears to have been given to this issue. The Democratic leaders previously gutted legislation intended to give a well-deserved benefit to military retirees, and attract and retain these highly skilled personnel who are essential to economic growth and prosperity. They then enacted legislation hindering the ability of our armed services to recruit a new generation of well-trained, admirable citizens giving back to their communities through military service. It is disgraceful, but not surprising that this waiver request is but one more example of a lack of consideration and respect for active duty military and veterans by the O'Malley administration and Democrat leaders in the legislature in Maryland."

In 2005, the Ehrlich administration introduced legislation that would exempt 100% of military retirement income from state income taxes if the retiree had served 20 years of active duty. The legislation was first amended in committee to cut the exemption in half and eliminate the exemption for retired officers, and was then killed. Retired military personnel households spent over $2.5 billion on goods and services in Maryland when this legislation was introduced, and are an integral part of Maryland's economy as they transition their extensive training and skill sets into the private sector.

"Unfortunately, the Democrat leadership has not learned what our neighboring states have known for quite some time, exempting 100% of military retirement income from state income taxes is a tremendous economic stimulus tool. Therefore, in addition to being the right thing to do for those who have sacrificed for all of us, giving a greater tax break to veterans would help to energize our economy and create new jobs in Maryland" continued Senator Kittleman.

In the 2010 legislative session, legislation was introduced by the chairman of the Ways and Means committee that prohibits schools from releasing information regarding student scores on the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to military recruiters. This test is developed and maintained by the Department of Defense to measure vocational aptitude of potential enlistees.

"These three issues show a continuing pattern in Maryland where the liberal Democrat leadership displays anti-military philosophy in state policy" concluded Senator Kittleman.

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LABELS: ELECTIONS 2010, ELECTIONS 2010 MARYLAND, ELECTIONS AND VOTING,MARYLAND SENATE GOP SLATE, MILITARY

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Taping Mike Eaton memories on Friday at Cockey's

As much pre-taping of Mike Eaton memories as we can get done with Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center, the further ahead we are!

If we could do this between 9 and Noon, it would be great … on-site at Cockey’s. So, who can I book. Call me Tuesday or email me. Many thanks.

Evelyn Babylon is the only one Jim Mayola has in the can, so to speak.

Timatha S. Pierce

Executive Director

Historical Society of Carroll County

210 E. Main Street

Westminster, MD 21157

Phone: 410-848-6494

Fax: 410-848-3596

Web: hscc.carr.org

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Carroll County Roads to be microsurfaced

Roads to be microsurfaced

The following roads are scheduled for microsurface treatment weather permitting. Each location will require two days of work to complete and will cause some minor inconvenience, please use caution in these areas during working hours.

Basler Road - from Md. 30 to Maple Grove Road

Old Westminster Pike - from Md. 140 at Club House Road to the end of county maintenance

Old Westminster Pike - from Md. 97 to Ridgemont Drive

For more information on these projects, please contact the Bureau of Roads Operations at 410-386-6717.

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Birdie's Cafe; has Westminster's Main Street percolating once again

New cafe opens in place of former Pour House

By Kevin Dayhoff

Posted 8/08/10

http://www.explorecarroll.com/business/4590/birdies-cafeacute-has-east-main-street-percolating-once-again/

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(Enlarge) Sherri Hosfeld Joseph, of Westminster, recently opened Birdie's Cafe on East Main Street. The shop's general manager, Dane Menges, passes by Aug. 5 during the morning rush. (Staff photo by Matt Roth)

Sherri Hosfeld Joseph sat with a sigh and a big smile.

“Hi. How are ya? How’s the coffee?”

To the delight of many a Westminster caffeine addict, Hosfeld recently opened a coffee shop — Birdie’s Café — in an historic brick building at 233 E. Main St.

After a run of about seven years, the former coffee shop there, The Pour House, abruptly ceased operations in November 2008.

Its absence was the source of caffeine-deprived headaches and a blow to Westminster’s downtown district, which includes the newly renovated Cockey’s addition to the Historical Society of Carroll County and the Carroll Arts Center on the western end of town...

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http://www.explorecarroll.com/business/4590/birdies-cafeacute-has-east-main-street-percolating-once-again/

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DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster clock tower on Main Street

DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster ... Explore Carroll By Kevin Dayhoff (Enlarge) Wayne Reifsnider, assistant superintendent for the City of Westminster Street Department, works to replace the hands of the 1896 ...

DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster clock tower on Main Street Eagle Archives Posted 8/08/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4596/clock-docs-make-timely-house-call-citys-historic-timepiece/
(Enlarge) Wayne Reifsnider, assistant superintendent for the City of Westminster Street Department, works to replace the hands of the 1896 Westminster town clock in the early morning hours of Aug. 3. Reifsnider was assisting a crew from Precision Repair, a timepiece restoration company, which performed a bit of delicate surgery four stories above Westminster's Main Street as part of an overall restoration project for the historic clock. (Photo by Kevin E. Dayhoff)

In the early morning hours of Aug. 3, the old clock atop the old Westminster fire hall -- which served Westminster from 1896 to 1998 at 66 E. Main St. -- got a brand new shiny pair of hands. The venerable timepiece has been a fixture in town since it was dedicated at 3:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1896.

City of Westminster workers used a crane from Thomas Bennett and Hunter, a local road-building firm; and Dave Booth of Precision Repair, a timepiece restoration firm, to accomplish the delicate surgery performed four stories in the air.
Clock doctor Booth was assisted by Wayne Reifsnider, assistant city Street Department superintendent. Meanwhile, Superintendent Larry Bloom, along with Jeff Glass, the city public works director; and city workers Shawn Lockard and Alan Miller, served as ground support.
Keeping the old timepiece working has been challenging for the city workers in the last number of years.
Miller said it was good to get it worked on, as he looked briefly up at the old clock. Lockard added, “I’m glad that we’re finally getting it fixed.”
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If you would like to contribute, send a donation to the Westminster Clock Tower Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster, Md. 21158...http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4596/clock-docs-make-timely-house-call-citys-historic-timepiece/
When he is not fighting the ravages of time himself, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.
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LABELS: DAYHOFF MEDIA EXPLORE CARROLL, PEOPLE GLASS-JEFF, WESTMINSTER CLOCK TOWER, WESTMINSTER FILE MAIN ST, WESTMINSTER PW DIR JEFF GLASS,WESTMINSTER PW STREET DEPT, WESTMINSTER PW STREETS L BLOOM
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Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/

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Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

All students, friends, and colleagues of Mike Eaton are invited to attend a special, progressive event in Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster on Sunday, August 22.

There is no charge for attendance but donations will be encouraged.

Attendees should be prepared to share stories and photos and/or to be taped for a “Mike Remembered” DVD to be produced by the Community Media Center.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

NOON

Doors open at Cockey’s

Catering throughout the day by Bud’s at Silver Run courtesy of Evelyn Babylon

Music throughout the day by Herb Sell

Continuous showing of Mike’s American Heart Association Roast

Taping of memories from attendees by Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center

for “Mike Remembered” DVD throughout the event

1 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Dr. Chuck Ecker

Presentation of Mike’s dictionary stand and dictionary by B. Delores Wardenfelt

Sharing of photos and other memories

2 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Donna Sellman

Ribbon cutting at the Mike Eaton Room by Jim Head

Presentation of bed on loan by Doug Manger

Presentation of Mike’s diplomas and recognition plaques by the Babylon Family

Other sharings

3 PM

Greetings and remembrances by Mo Dutterer

Presentation of “The Nude” by Evelyn Babylon

Video reviews

THE MIKE EATON COMMITTEE

Evelyn Babylon, Chair

Timmi Pierce, Staff

Steering Committee

Caroline Babylon

Glenn Bair

Dr. Chuck Ecker

Jim Head

Ober Herr

Brian Lockard

Doug Manger

Jim Mayola

Bob Seeley

Alvie Spencer

Doug Velnoskey

For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at

410-848-6494.

[20100822 M Eaton Dedication at HSCC]

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=204&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=204

See also: Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=203

http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=419153977653

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/historical-society-of-carroll-co.html

LABELS: CARROLL CO COMMUNITY EVENTS, CARROLL CO SCHOOLS WESTMINSTER H S,CURRENT EVENTS, HISTORY, PEOPLE EATON MIKE, PEOPLE WHS CLASS OF 1971

Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

Undated picture of Mike Eaton standing (right) in the doorway of Westminster Senior High School. [Eaton.jpg]

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/mike-eaton-room-to-be-dedicated-at.html

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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.