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Friday, February 10, 2012

#McDaniel New Gill Stadium will take its place in college's #Sports #History http://tinyurl.com/7wkok9s #Westminster

Eagle Archive McDaniel's new Gill Stadium will take its place in college's athletic history  By Kevin Dayhoff, February 9, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

On Feb. 3, McDaniel College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kenneth R. Gill Stadium.

In an article by The Eagle's Steve Jones, at ExploreCarroll.com, he noted that at the ceremonies, "shovels dug into a pile of dirt at McDaniel College" to kick off the project.

Actually, that wasn't just any ol' "pile of dirt," but rather soil from a storied history — for both the college and Westminster.

The new $8 million, 1,434-seat Gill Stadium, which will replace the existing 900-seat Bair Stadium, will provide spectators a great view of the running track and athletic field.


That track has been known since June 10, 1922, as Hoffa Field.

Of course, growing up in Westminster in the 1950s, it was really known as "the football field on the Geiman farm." In the years before 1922, when the college was outside of Westminster city limits, the Geiman farm, and the then-Duvall Farm, were located between the campus and what we now know as Baugher's Restaurant.

The first mention of the Geiman farm in the definitive history of the college, "Fearless and Bold," written by Dr. James E. Lightner, is in 1888…http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

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Also, be sure to not miss this Sunday’s column in the Baltimore Sun, it is sure to bring a smile to your face: “Eagle Archive: Evans Store robbery in 1895 reminds us to hang onto our socks,” by Kevin Dayhoff




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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Getty family turns a new page in General Assembly

Getty family turns a new page in General Assembly



Madison Getty is just like any other page in Annapolis. She makes coffee, delivers papers to be signed, runs errands for legislators and helps get things ready in the morning for members of Maryland's House of Delegates.
She does have one tiny advantage, however.
Her dad is state Sen. Joe Getty, who serves Carroll and Baltimore counties in the District 5, and so Madison knows her way around the State House buildings, from the tunnels up.
"It's been helpful that I've been here," Madison, 17, said. "I know how to get places." ... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-page-getty-0212-20120212,0,2445417.story

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Classico Pizzeria - Westminster, MD Patch

Classico Pizzeria - Westminster, MD Patch: "Classico Pizzeria is all about fresh, hot pizza with a variety of toppings at affordable prices. Pizza dough and sauces are made fresh several times a day. Only the best cheese is used for Classico's New York style and Sicilian style pizza. Beer and wine is available seven days a week as well as subs, sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts." http://westminster.patch.com/listings/classico-pizzeria

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For Better or Worse: Is it really substance abuse, or just a way to stay cat-atonic?

For Better or Worse: Is it really substance abuse, or just a way to stay cat-atonic?



WARNING: This column contains subject matter and parlance that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
Raven thinks she's participating in a show about cats who enjoy catnip. She has no idea that soon she will be confronted with … an intervention.
"Here's my toy basket. In here I keep a lot of my 'personal things,' " explains Raven. "I've got catnip toys of every description. My parents have to get them out for me, though; because I don't have opposable thumbs... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-better-or-worse-0205-20120201,0,1978343.story

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European Central Bank in a fix over Greek debt by Joseph Stiglitz


This article ties-in neatly with The Economist: Argentina’s debt default Gauchos and gadflies http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/02/economist-argentinas-debt-default.html I’ve read it several times and gain more insights every time I read it…

Creditors’ decade-long battle with Argentina shows just how tangled sovereign defaults can be Oct 22nd 2011 NEW YORK http://www.economist.com/node/21533453


AS GREECE flirts with disaster and several other European countries buckle under heavy debts, creditors’ experience with Argentina should serve as a sobering reminder about the mess that can follow a sovereign default. A decade after the Latin American country welshed on $81 billion, disgruntled creditors are still chasing their money. The litigation, and Argentina’s defiance in the face of judgments against it, complicate its plans to return to international capital markets.

Argentina’s default, after a severe economic crisis, sparked social unrest and runs on banks. It subsequently presented creditors with a take-it-or-leave-it offer of 35 cents on the dollar. They considered this derisory: previously, delinquent countries had typically paid 50-60 cents. But the government stood firm and roughly three-quarters of the bondholders took part in a debt exchange in 2005. More joined in 2010, bringing the total to 93%... http://www.economist.com/node/21533453





The ECB may be putting the interests of the few banks that have written credit-default swaps before those of Greece, Europe's taxpayers, and creditors


Nothing illustrates better the political crosscurrents, special interests, and shortsighted economics now at play in Europe than the debate over the restructuring of Greece's sovereign debt. Germany insists on a deep restructuring – at least a 50% "haircut" for bondholders – whereas the European Central Bank insists that any debt restructuring must be voluntary.

In the old days – think of the 1980s Latin American debt crisis – one could get creditors, mostly large banks, in a small room, and hammer out a deal, aided by some cajoling, or even arm-twisting, by governments and regulators eager for things to go smoothly. But, with the advent of debt securitisation, creditors have become far more numerous, and include hedge funds and other investors over whom regulators and governments have little sway.

Moreover, "innovation" in financial markets has made it possible for securities owners to be insured, meaning that they have a seat at the table, but no "skin in the game". They do have interests: they want to collect on their insurance, and that means that the restructuring must be a "credit event" – tantamount to a default. The ECB's insistence on "voluntary" restructuring – that is, avoidance of a credit event – has placed the two sides at loggerheads. The irony is that the regulators have allowed the creation of this dysfunctional system… http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/economics-blog/2012/feb/06/european-central-bank-greek-debt

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Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

There is a growing sense that Americans, somewhat exhausted after a decade of foreign wars and international conflict, have grown increasingly isolationist in their worldview.

That may be a good thing to a certain extent. The United States cannot continue to pay the price of maintaining the planet’s police force.

While other nations concentrate that portion of its gross national product to strengthening its industrial base, quality of life and economy – think Germany – that would otherwise go to defense spending if it were not for the United States, our nation continues to wallow in an economic tar pit.

Just when our nation’s economy cheers up a bit, things threaten to get worse quickly.

As we head for the seclusion of the isolationist, padded panic room, it might be a good idea to take a look over our shoulder and keep an eye on Greece – and Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Italy… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

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I’ve read it several times and gain more insights every time I read it…

Creditors’ decade-long battle with Argentina shows just how tangled sovereign defaults can be Oct 22nd 2011 NEW YORK http://www.economist.com/node/21533453

AS GREECE flirts with disaster and several other European countries buckle under heavy debts, creditors’ experience with Argentina should serve as a sobering reminder about the mess that can follow a sovereign default. A decade after the Latin American country welshed on $81 billion, disgruntled creditors are still chasing their money. The litigation, and Argentina’s defiance in the face of judgments against it, complicate its plans to return to international capital markets.

Argentina’s default, after a severe economic crisis, sparked social unrest and runs on banks. It subsequently presented creditors with a take-it-or-leave-it offer of 35 cents on the dollar. They considered this derisory: previously, delinquent countries had typically paid 50-60 cents. But the government stood firm and roughly three-quarters of the bondholders took part in a debt exchange in 2005. More joined in 2010, bringing the total to 93%... http://www.economist.com/node/21533453




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Eurozone Crisis: It is all Greek to me! by Kevin E. Dayhoff February 8,



Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

There is a growing sense that Americans, somewhat exhausted after a decade of foreign wars and international conflict, have grown increasingly isolationist in their worldview.

That may be a good thing to a certain extent. The United States cannot continue to pay the price of maintaining the planet’s police force.

While other nations concentrate that portion of its gross national product to strengthening its industrial base, quality of life and economy – think Germany – that would otherwise go to defense spending if it were not for the United States, our nation continues to wallow in an economic tar pit.

Just when our nation’s economy cheers up a bit, things threaten to get worse quickly.

As we head for the seclusion of the isolationist, padded panic room, it might be a good idea to take a look over our shoulder and keep an eye on Greece – and Portugal, Ireland, Spain and Italy… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=4907

[20120208 seo TT Eurozone Crisis It is all Greek to me]

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February 8, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Now that the Super Bowl is over there may be no better time to focus some attention on the continuing Greek tragedy that is unfolding over in the economic Twilight Zone, known as the Eurozone.

February 1, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Legislation to address how Maryland estate taxes inhibit farmers from passing-down the family farm to succeeding generations has gained some much-needed interest in the current session of the Maryland General Assembly.

January 25, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s fiscal year 2013 state budget, released a week ago, is a full menu of difficult choices. However, one of the most troubling is the lack of funding for police protection and highway user revenue for municipalities.

January 18, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
The consensus continues to gather steam that the GOP nomination to challenge President Barack Obama for president this fall will be former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. Perhaps all the drama now moves to who will be his choice for vice president.

January 11, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
It is fairly well accepted among keen observers of national politics that the Iowa caucuses of Tuesday a week ago are much more about political and media-theater than a prognosticator of who will vie for the Oval Office this fall.

January 4, 2012
Kevin E. Dayhoff
Next Wednesday, on January 11, the 430th taxing tradition of the Maryland General Assembly opera will once again take center stage.

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Doing business in the state of Maryland is an ordeal in hell: Permitting issue ends local firm's recycling of food scraps


Maryland Department of the Environment calls for operations to cease due to lack of permits http://tinyurl.com/7wkz6k5

By Kevin Rector, krector@tribune.com February 6, 2012


A Woodbine company that had been processing food scraps into composted materials with commercial applications — a process lauded by state and local officials as the next great frontier in recycling — has ceased those operations after hearing concerns about pollution from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

The impact has been far reaching, causing a string of institutions and the Howard County government, which were all sending food scraps to the facility, to find other, out-of-state facilities to handle the material.

Recycled Green Industries, which is still processing yard waste at its Carroll County facility off Kabik Court, received a verbal request to stop its food waste operations from the department on Dec. 22 because it did not have correct permits or processes in place to handle food scraps, according to a department spokesman… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/business/ph-ce-recycled-green-0205-20120205,0,5133383.story

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Final Frederick County comprehensive plan hearing draws large crowd – Frederick News-Post



Frederick County saved the biggest group for last Tuesday night, with more than 40 lawyers and residents speaking at a public hearing about the county's proposed comprehensive plan and zoning review.

The public hearing regarding the New Market region was the last scheduled meeting before the Board of County Commissioners begins its review of individual requests for planning and zoning changes. Written comments will continue to be accepted throughout the process.

There are 42 applications up for consideration in the region that includes Mount Airy, New Market and Lake Linganore. If approved, it could lead to the construction of hundreds of homes on 3,600 acres.

"We are concerned with any properties within a mile of our borders," Mount Airy Mayor Patrick Rockinberg said. "Rezoning these properties would be inconsistent with the will of the people."

Building on properties near the town would lead to housing growth that negatively affects roads, schools and the general standard of living, he said.

"(Our residents) came to escape growth," Rockinberg said. "The citizens did not move to Mount Airy for more growth, they moved away from it."

More than a dozen residents stood when resident Sarah Dorrance spoke against the Wimmer property -- an 86-acre property along Sidney Road.

She questioned the motive of the commissioners to revisit the last comprehensive plan a year after it was approved. The plan adopted in 2010 was designed to set planning and zoning guidelines for the county. In most cases, properties went from being zoned for residential or commercial growth to agricultural.

"I'm not happy with the procedure," Dorrance said. "I think it's a waste of taxpayers' money." … http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=131242#postComments

20120201 FNP Final co land use hearing draws large turnout

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Plenty of time to visit Westminster Coin Currency Show at Westminster Fire Hall


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Mosaic tile art outside of the Glar dining hall at McDaniel College

Great brunch at the McDaniel College Englar Dining Hall with lots of super folks

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Firehouse food at the Westminster Fire Dept.

The Westminster Fire Dept. on dark cold and snowy winter night in February

Awesome KangoRoos for all my Aussie friends and followers

Channeling Valentine's Day

Frederick Police arrest attempted robbery suspect in Carroll Creek park


Frederick Police arrest attempted robbery suspect in Carroll Creek park

Police News

Posted on: February 4, 2012

Attempted Armed Robbery Arrest


At 2:24 AM today, FPD received a 911 call for an attempted armed robbery which had just occurred on Carroll Creek linear park near Wells Fargo bank. 

Responding officers were able to quickly establish a perimeter and detained three subjects running from the scene. 

After contact with the victim and two witnesses, all three were able to separately identify Tyler Lee Shields (01/17/1991) as the person who threatened the victim by saying he had a gun and demanding cigarettes, which the victim did not have.

Shields was arrested and taken to Central Booking, where he was charged with Attempted Armed Robbery, Attempted Robbery and Disorderly Conduct.
Arrestee:
Tyler Lee Shields 01/17/1991
11000 block Meeting House Rd
Myersville MD 21773
Arresting officer: CPL Corbett #384
Officer preparing release: CPL Corbett #384