Monday, December 6, 2010

December 1, 2010 Commissioner Minnich statement about the employee terminations

December 1, 2010 written statement by Carroll County Maryland Commissioner Dean Minnich about the employee terminations - - http://www.scribd.com/doc/44730025/December-1-2010-Commissioner-Minnich-statement-about-the-employee-terminations

In a written statement about the employee terminations, Minnich elaborated: “I would like to express my personal appreciation for their service, their sacrifices on behalf of the people and their collegial work with all of the employees of the county.

“As an elected representative, chosen by the people, I asked these people and every other employee for their skills, best work, the benefits of their education, experience, energy, sense of fairness and integrity, and they delivered admirably.

“Not once were any of them asked to engage in political or partisan activity in the execution of their work, and none of them abused or misused the trust we placed in them.

“It was faith in such people that gave me the confidence to step forward eight years ago, and to continue for a second term, and I am gratified for the experience of having worked with them. I wish them well.”

December 1, 2010 Press release: Outgoing Commissioner Mike Zimmer is outraged by the decision to terminate the employees.

20101201 Zimmer Press Release info for Scribd

Carroll, county, Maryland, employees, terminated, Dayhoff, Horn, Ridgely, Laxton, Evans, appointed, officials,

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-1-2010-press-release-carroll.html

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http://www.scribd.com/doc/44721103/20101201-Zimmer-Press-Release

20101201 Zimmer Press Release

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Labels: Carroll Co Commissioners, Carroll Co Govt News, Commissioner Julia Gouge, Commissioner Mike Zimmer, Journalists Laxton Vivian, People Evans-Mike, People Minnich-Dean, Political Scandal

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December 1, 2010 press release: Carroll “County Terminates Four Appointees’ Contracts”

Carroll County Maryland government: “County Terminates Four Appointees’ Contracts” December 1, 2010 press release

20101201 AppointeesLeave info for scribd

Carroll, county, Maryland, employees, terminated, Dayhoff, Horn, Ridgely, Laxton, Evans, appointed, officials,

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Carroll County Maryland government: “County Terminates Four Appointees’ Contracts” December 1, 2010 press r...

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Sunday, December 5, 2010

Carroll County Times accuses outgoing Carroll County commissioners of corruption, secret meetings, and payoffs

Carroll County Times accuses outgoing Carroll County commissioners of corruption in office, secret meetings, and payoffs

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/23maxsz http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/12/carroll-county-times-accuses-outgoing.html

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010

For a newspaper article written by Kevin Dayhoff on the whole affair, which appeared in www.explorecarroll.com, go here: http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4975/breaking-horn-laxton-evans-ridgely-carroll-county-terminates-appointees/

Outgoing Carroll County Commissioner Dean Minnich fired back at the Sunday, December 5, 2010 Carroll County Times editorial: “Buyout reeks of payoff.” http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/article_4657ba0e-fef5-11df-a070-001cc4c03286.html

"The county commissioners offering buyouts and severance packages to county department heads was irresponsible, and taxpayers are lucky that the ultimate cost is only a little over a quarter of a million dollars…

The secretive way in which they went about ensuring their political allies were well taken care of is deplorable, and their waste of taxpayer dollars is indefensible…http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/article_4657ba0e-fef5-11df-a070-001cc4c03286.html

http://www.deanminnich.com/: It's about the facts, not the crusade for open meetings

http://www.deanminnich.com/2010/12/its-about-facts-not-crusade-for-open.html

Outgoing Carroll County Commissioner Dean Minnich fired back: “Sunday's Carroll County Times carried the editorial I expected; I could have written it in advance. Secret meetings, conference calls, reeks of payoffs, cronyism, all words used to express their editorial outrage at the departure of four county employees under the terms of contracts that allowed them to leave with severance pay and accrued benefits.

“Having worked for several newspapers, I can attest that the contracts were little different that many of those signed by newspaper executives and managers who have served at the pleasure of various publishers and group owners. I can attest that the newspapers also observed the appropriate rules and applicable laws for offering and accepting and announcing -- or not -- the changes in job status. Sometimes it is what is not said that speaks volumes...” http://www.deanminnich.com/2010/12/its-about-facts-not-crusade-for-open.html

20101205 sdosm CC Times accuses outgoing ccboc of corruption

Labels: Newspapers Carroll County Times, People Minnich-Dean, Political Scandal

Carroll Co Times accuses outgoing Carroll Co commissioners of corruption in office secret meetings and payoffs http://tinyurl.com/23maxsz

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December 6, 1973: Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come - The Carroll Record

Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come

The Carroll Record, December 6, 1973.

The birds are gone from Manchester's Christmas Tree Park, but nobody is sure for just how long, including the "expert," Nelson F. Swink Jr. of the Wildlife Services Division in Annapolis.

The town turned to Mr. Swink earlier this year for help in getting rid of the hundreds of starlings and blackbirds that had come to the park to roost for the second straight year. "I was just getting ready to come up there when the mayor called and said the birds had left of their own accord," Mr. Swink told The RECORD this week. "That's a big roost," he said, "and I think they will probably be back.

There is a winter roost and a summer roost. I think the birds that just left were the summer roost, migrating south." But he believes the winter roost is on the way. If they do arrive, he is prepared to come to Manchester as promised and bring a variety of noise makers with him which he hopes will make life so miserable for the birds that they will decide to leave.

The Carroll Record, December 6, 1973.

19731206 Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come

Carroll Co Dist Manchester, Animals birds, History 1970s,

Labels: Animals birds, Carroll Co Dist Manchester, History 1970s

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Saturday, December 4, 2010

November 30, 1945: No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children in Westminster

No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children Here

Democratic Advocate, November 30, 1945.

Announcement was made by Mayor Joseph L. Mathias that the municipal decorations for the coming Christmas season will be limited to the decorating of the tree at "The Forks".

Due to the lack of available manpower and the scarcity of required materials, the Mayor said the extensive decorating plan, which prevailed prior to the war, would not be resumed this year.

Mayor Mathias also announced that the City could not offer the Christmas treat to the children of the community this year because of the limitations to the supply of candies and fruits.

Democratic Advocate, November 30, 1945.

19451130 No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children Here

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Labels: Annual Christmas, Annual Christmas Westminster, History 1940s, History Westminster 1940s, Westminster Mayor 1942 1963 Mathias

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Labels: Annual Christmas, Annual Christmas Westminster, History 1940s, History Westminster 1940s, Westminster Mayor 1942 1963 Mathias

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Friday, December 3, 2010

Democratic Advocate, December 2, 1971.

Annoying Phone Calls? Chamber Gives Advice

The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce has received several complaints recently about annoying phone calls and calls which involve aggressive and bothersome sales techniques, a Chamber press release reported last week.

To deal with calls which are abusive or which involve pranks, the safest course of action starts with positive identification of the caller, the Chamber said. If there is any doubt, ask to return the call which will give you the opportunity to check the number for accuracy.

Most importantly, never, never answer questions of a personal nature unless you are sure of the identity of the caller, the Chamber cautioned.

Democratic Advocate, December 2, 1971.

19711202 Annoying Phone Calls Chamber Gives Advice

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Labels: Bus Carroll Co Chamber Commerce,History 1970s, History 1970s Westminster

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Holiday art shop at 13 John Street in Westminster

December 1, 2010

One Tree, Many Branches' Holiday Sale @ a holiday art shop at Gordon Wickes' old Cross Countries Travel location at 13 John Street, Westminster, MD

There are several artist's works, including Christina Collins-Smith's original photography, digital collage and painting designs, Donna Yarish, Jeremy Wright, and some vintage gift items, too.

Related: http://www.cdcsmith.net/

LABELS: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WESTMINSTER, ART ARTISTS, PEOPLE COLLINS-SMITH-CHRISTINA, WESTMINSTER ART CULTURE ARTISTS

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Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen early in the evening from the wash line of Mrs. John Pittinger about a week ago.

We were under the impression that thievery was entirely confined to booze the past year or two.

New Windsor - It is rumored that robbers have entered, or attempted to enter, several houses in town in the recent past, and that they visited the home of Erscie Benedict last Saturday night during the absence of the family, getting away with a supply of their butchering stuff, consisting of sausage, pudding, &c.

Should they continue on their rounds, it is hoped that may get all that is due them.

Union Bridge Pilot, December 3, 1920.

19201203 Union Bridge A pair of trousers was stolen

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Thursday, December 2, 2010

The miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898

Haight Items—By request of persons who travel the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike, we call the attention of the County Commissioners to the miserable condition of said road, especially through the property of Mr. B. F. Bennett, and near the residence of Mr. T. S. Clark.

Those two places are well-nigh impassible, and not only a disgrace to the community but also to the county.

It is rather late to mend roads we admit, at least with dirt, but surely stones enough can be gotten nearby to fill these monster mud holes, and at very little cost now, but if it is not done, and accidents occur at those places, which will be unavoidable, this county will have to pay damages.

We doubt if there has been for years a place on any road in the county in such a miserable condition. We hope the attention of the Commissioners will be called to this matter and the road mended at once.

Democratic Advocate, December 3, 1898.

[18981203 miserable condition of road from Oakland Mills to Liberty pike]

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Donnamarie Needle - Mt. Airy: THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION?

THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION? http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/318/stir_it_up/editorial/2010/12/02/the_right_plan_for_the_future_or_a_knee_jerk_reaction

2 DECEMBER, 2010
7 HOURS, 12 MINUTES AGO
MOJO: DONNAMARIE NEEDLE

MOJO: DONNAMARIE NEEDLE

On Monday, Dec. 6, the Mt. Airy Town Council will render its decision on the controversial I-70 annexation request.

Mt. Airy is no stranger to annexation controversy. However, this time it appears the tables are turned. For the most part, those who have always fought against annexation, support the I-70 annexation. Those who have been proponents of annexations in the past are extremely skeptical and are still waiting for answers to their concerns.

According to the Carroll County Times, the rezoning of a 600-acre area south of I-70 for business and industrial purposes was part of a draft comprehensive plan also known as Pathways to Carroll’s Future Landscape... http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/318/stir_it_up/editorial/2010/12/02/the_right_plan_for_the_future_or_a_knee_jerk_reaction

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team

December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

Kevin E. Dayhoff

In the days following the November 2 state and national midterm elections, pundits have superficially opined at great length as to the depth and meaning of the phoenix-like resurgence of the Republican Party on the national level.

Beyond the media bright lights and glamour focused on the national contests, the number of Republicans voted into local and state offices lends us a better fundamental nuts and bolts gauge for the future of the GOP.

Writing for the Oregon Statesman, my Capitolbeat reporters’ association colleague, Peter Wong, called the November midterm elections a political hurricane when he recently reported on a presentation by Tim Storey, a senior fellow with the National Conference of State Legislatures...

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Besides, I have never been a fan of the “great person” theory of history.

In Ms. Bykowicz’ article she quotes Mr. Murphy to wisely note: “We turned a pretty good election into a defeat,” Murphy said, describing how Ehrlich's loss overshadowed the local gains. “It's our own fault. We focused all our attention like a laser on one person, one position. And we've got to stop doing that.”

In Carroll and Frederick counties, Republican leadership appears to be much more public policy fundamentals-driven than that of the cult of personality.

According to Ms. Bykowicz, “When … officials are sworn in next month, 15 of the state's 23 counties will be run at the local level by Republicans. Nine of those won't have a single Democrat in their governing body – a phenomenon Republican blogger Richard Cross described as ‘Maryland's red underbelly.’ ”

Or what I refer to as the Republican farm team.

However, to paraphrase my McDaniel College political science professor, Dr. Herb Smith, “Now comes the hard part – governing.”

... http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4087

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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.

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Monday, December 6, 2010

December 1, 2010 Commissioner Minnich statement about the employee terminations

December 1, 2010 Press release: Outgoing Commissioner Mike Zimmer is outraged by the decision to terminate the employees.

December 1, 2010 press release: Carroll “County Terminates Four Appointees’ Contracts”

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Carroll County Times accuses outgoing Carroll County commissioners of corruption, secret meetings, and payoffs

December 6, 1973: Birds Leave Manchester But Others May Come - The Carroll Record

Saturday, December 4, 2010

November 30, 1945: No Xmas Decorations Or Treat For Children in Westminster

Friday, December 3, 2010

Holiday art shop at 13 John Street in Westminster

Union Bridge - A pair of trousers was stolen

Thursday, December 2, 2010

The miserable condition of the road leading from Oakland Mills to the Liberty pike

Donnamarie Needle - Mt. Airy: THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION?

THE RIGHT PLAN FOR THE FUTURE? OR A KNEE JERK REACTION? http://frederick.want2dish.com/articles/318/stir_it_up/editorial/2010/12/02/the_right_plan_for_the_future_or_a_knee_jerk_reaction

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

The Republican Farm Team

December 1, 2010