200-pound bell stolen from Mount Airy church - Carroll County Times: Crime

200-pound bell stolen from Mount Airy church - Carroll County Times: Crime: "Posted: Thursday, September 26, 2013 12:00 am

By Kelcie Pegher Times Staff Writer http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/crime/pound-bell-stolen-from-mount-airy-church/article_4cc732c1-f682-54fb-9165-c1625ddf7a6d.html

A 100-year-old church bell was stolen from storage in Mount Airy within the last two weeks.

The bronze belfry bell weighs between 150 to 200 pounds, said the Rev. Laura Schultz, of the Howard-Chapel Ridgeville United Methodist Church.

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Schultz said the bell has quite a bit of history to it — it was from the United Methodist Church that closed in 1993 on Ridge Road."

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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

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010

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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

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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

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20101205 sdosm CC Times accuses outgoing ccboc of corruption

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Landmark News in the Phoenix AZ airport

Landmark News in the Phoenix AZ airport.  November 19, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff

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Carroll County Times News Update: NFL Playoffs: Jets Upset Colts

NFL Playoffs: Jets Upset Colts, Vikings take care of Cowboys Posted 9:15 p.m.

San Diego – Maybe Rex Ryan already knows the score of the AFC championship game, too.

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I was fortunate enough to pull this screen grab off the Carroll County Times web site minutes after the Times’ staff discovered it and minutes before they pulled it.

Off course I have never-ever made a mistake in my copy. Well, maybe not. My favorite was the time I wrote Paul of Taurus – err, um, instead of Paul of Tarsus…

Anyway, it seems that right after the Times’ staff discovered it, they decided to have some fun with it just before they pulled it.

Too funny. I happen to like folks who can roll with it. For those who are not aware, the Carroll County Times has one of the best sports departments and sports reporters in the Mid-Atlantic region… Bookmark and check it out: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/sports/

However, as good as its sports reporters are; I am not under the impression that they can see into the future. Or maybe they can?

Of course, they could always use a few more semi-colons…

The Carroll County Times does a really good job of posting news updates on their site frequently during the day. It is really smart web management on their part.

I’d love to know the rest of the story as to the news feed with the incorrect headline…

Apparently, it was also linked to a news story with the incorrect headline also. But I wasn’t quick enough to grab it.

Meanwhile we certainly hope they kept the headline copy available for next week’s Jets versus the Colts game. I sure do not want the Colts to win and would love to see the Jets do it again; as they did when they beat the Colts 29-15 on Sunday, December 27, 2009…

If you will recall, that was the game when the headline from an AP article said it all, “Caldwell pulls starters in third with 5-point lead; Jets rally for win.” http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=291227011; when “The first-year coach (Jim Caldwell) pulled Manning & Co. with a 15-10 lead and 5:36 left in the third quarter.”

The upset spoiled the chances of the Colts from having a perfect season, and ended “the Colts' pursuit of perfection and their NFL-record 23-game winning streak with a 29-15 victory that had fans serenading Lucas Oil Stadium with boos and Manning, the three-time MVP, offering support for his coach's decision.”

The “Fast Facts” in the article explained:

“Peyton Manning was removed from the lineup in the third quarter with the Colts up 15-10. The Jets then scored 19 unanswered points to snap the Colts' 23-game regular season win streak.

“The Colts had fewer than 100 rushing yards for the fourth straight game; they have failed to reach the mark in 12 of 15 games this season.

“Peyton Manning (14 for 21, 192 yards) became the fourth player in NFL history with 50,000 passing yards for his career.”

Whatever. We should have been so lucky as to have had such a disappointment here in Baltimore with the Ravens.

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Dwight Dingle WTTR announcer has died

Wayne Carter, writing for the Carroll County Times is reporting that “Longtime WTTR radio personality Dwight Dingle has died.”

The news brief said to look to the Saturday paper for more.

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"The Interview" - - October 6, 2009 - 7:30 am, Tuesday morning, October 6, 2009, Westminster Playground - Carroll County Times journalist Bryan Schutt interviews Westminster councilwoman Suzanne Albert, her dog Ruby, Evelyn “The Grammy” Babylon, Louise “The Mom” Miller, as they await the demolition of the old dilapidated Westminster Playground concession stand to make way for the new Babylon Playground Community Building. (Photo by an asleep Kevin Dayhoff) [20091006 Demo 10 SA EFB LM Schutt]

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Spouses going head to head in chili cook-off Hot peppers and spices aren t the only thing heating up Sunday s chili cook-off. A husband-wife throw-down between Westminster residents Theresa and Thomas Bethune is adding some zing to the fifth annual event. For the last few cook-offs, the Bethune... Oct. 17, 2009;

Toe tappin' fun: Carroll County Cloggers teach beginners basics of technique One, two, three, one, two, three step, rock, step and step, rock, step, Mark Wilson said, talking into the microphone and leading a group of 20 through the beginner steps of clogging. Video . Teaching a free, preview lesson of the Carroll County ...Oct. 19, 2009;

Westminster agriculture enthusiast honored Westminster resident Bob Jones said he s been involved with agriculture his entire life, and last month he was honored for his contributions and dedication to the profession. The National Association of County Agricultural Agents chose Jones as the r.. Oct. 19, 2009;

Playing while impaired: Beer goggle basketball intended to show students hazards of alcohol consumption Wearing a pair of vision-impairing goggles, McDaniel College student D.J. Rickels shot a miniature basketball toward the hoop. The ball ricocheted off the backboard and bounced onto the carpet of Ensor Lounge, way off the mark. Video . You re unstab... Oct. 21, 2009;

Westminster fire engineer to receive honor Bill Lipphard is a selfless guy. He wakes up at 3:30 a.m. and drives about 60 miles to work because he s committed to the Westminster fire company. He ll move a tree off a driveway so people can get to work, knowing full well an insurance company may... Oct. 21, 2009;

Winter heating bills expected to drop CARROLLTON After the shrieking whistle abruptly quit, Mike Smith closed off the hose filled with heating oil. The whistle stops making noise when the tank is full, Smith explained, after putting the cap back on the outdoor fill. I put in 245.2 ga... Oct. 14, 2009;

Westminster park stand demolished Without hesitation, the backhoe loader s arm ripped the front end off the old concession stand at Westminster City Park, beginning the demolition of the building. Video Roughly 30 minutes of crushing, smashing and flattening later, the structure ha... Oct. 7, 2009;

Business guru to speak at college One of the nation s brightest manufacturing minds will be speaking in Carroll County Friday, giving local firms a glimpse into the success of leading manufacturers such as Toyota. Russ Scaffede, a Lean Manufacturing Operations expert, will be present... Oct. 13, 2009;

Dead roam city streets for zombie walk More fitting for the eve of Halloween than a blue-skied Sunday, more than 100 gore-covered participants in the Westmonster Zombie Walk sauntered their way through the city, giving young and old alike a chance to celebrate the spookier side of life. (... Oct. 12, 2009

Deer Park Road bridge to close for two years Deteriorating steel girders and concrete are forcing Baltimore officials to close the bridge on Deer Park Road that crosses Liberty Reservoir. Omar Davis, a Baltimore bridge project engineer, said the bridge will be completely rebuilt. The city estim... Oct. 11, 2009

Visitors find healing at Vietnam War memorial GETTYSBURG, Pa. Tears welled up in Joe Butler s eyes as he rubbed line 83 of section 11W with the fingers of his left hand. Video It s always hard to find him, Butler said before he placed the half-dollar-sized scrap of yellow paper back in the... Oct. 9, 2009

Westminster ghost walk tours slated Right on the heels of cool evenings, fall foliage and Friday night football games will be costumes, candy and scary stories. Celebrating Westminster s spooky side, the Carroll County Public Library has organized a series of ghost walks for the remain... Oct. 7, 2009

Chili winners announced The Fifth Annual Chili Cook off benefitting Access Carroll drew about 1,000 attendees Sunday, and although the final fundraising total isn t known, the winners are. Attendees chose Dad s Road Kill Chili by Ed and Josh Alwine as the people s choice ... Oct. 20, 2009

Westminster cancels council meeting The regularly scheduled meeting of the mayor and Common Council of Westminster on Monday has been canceled. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 26.... Oct. 11, 2009

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October 6, 2009 - 7:30 am, Tuesday morning, October 6, 2009, Westminster Playground - Carroll County Times journalist Bryan Schutt interviews Westminster councilwoman Suzanne Albert, her dog Ruby, Evelyn “The Grammy” Babylon, Louise “The Mom” Miller, as they await the demolition of the old dilapidated Westminster Playground concession stand to make way for the new Babylon Playground Community Building. (Photo by an asleep Kevin Dayhoff) [20091006 Demo 10 SA EFB LM Schutt]

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Recent articles by Bryan Schutt in the Carroll County Times

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Officer ready to work with Pennsylvania Avenue-area residents For residents in the Pennsylvania Avenue area, Lt. Patrick Bassler, of the Westminster Police Department, is a man to get to know. Bassler is assuming the role of a community liaison, which he says means he ll be a problem solver. The new position st... Jun. 27, 2009

Officer ready to work with residents Officer ready to work with residents Bassler can be reached via e-mail at cbassler@westgov.com Times Staff Writer For residents in the Pennsylvania Avenue area, Lt. Patrick Bassler, of the Westminster Police Department, is a man to get to know. Bassler is assuming the role of a community liaison, which he says means he'll be a problem solver.... Jun. 27, 2009

Re-enactor tells story of Douglass' life After 139 years, Frederick Douglass returned to Westminster. He talked of the horrors of slavery and his life s journey to freedom. He spread his inspirational message of faith in God and the importance of education. He visited the Opera House on Mai... Jun. 29, 2009

Travel likely to dip for July Fourth Travel likely to dip for July Fourth For the trip n Don t let the gas level get below one-quarter of a tank. n Select your route on a map ahead of time and study it to know exactly where you re going. n Reserve a Times Staff Writer Traffic may be bumper to bumper along the Bay Bridge or portions of I-95, but travel experts are anticipating fewer people on the roads during the upcoming holiday weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic spokeswoman Christine Delise said the Fou... Jun. 30, 2009

Mount Airy residents oppose Pathways Plan Times Staff Writers MOUNT AIRY The Mount Airy Planning and Zoning Commission gave strong opposition to Carroll County s proposed comprehensive plan Monday night after hearing an hour-long presentation from county planners. Planning and zoning chair... Jun. 30, 2009

Area travel likely to dip for July Fourth Traffic may be bumper to bumper along the Bay Bridge or portions of I-95, but travel experts are anticipating fewer people on the roads during the upcoming holiday weekend. AAA Mid-Atlantic spokeswoman Christine Delise said the Fourth of July weekend... Jun. 30, 2009

SH: County officials discuss Pathways Plan in Mount Airy SH: County officials discuss Pathways Plan in Mount Airy Visit www.carrollpathways.org or call the plan's hotline at 877-349-8309. Times Staff Writers MOUNT AIRY -- The Mount Airy Planning and Zoning Commission gave strong opposition to Carroll County's proposed comprehensive plan Monday night after hearing an hour-long presentation from county planners. Planning and zoning chai... Jun. 30, 2009

skatepark::2 JD JRM Nw swc sc & fc The click, clack and roll of skateboard wheels reverberate from the intersection at Locust and Key streets in Westminster. Shoes squeak as boarders slow themselves, and a few dull thumps from those who've fallen resound from aft.. Jul. 2, 2009

Pathways plan public hearing approaching The head of the county s planning and zoning commission says he expects revisions to proposed rezoning around Taylorsville and Mount Airy. With a public hearing rapidly approaching, a public records inbox overflowing and many riled up residents to ac... Jul. 2, 2009

Pathways input focus of sessions Pathways input focus of sessions What: Public Hearing for the county s comprehensive plan held by the county Planning and Zoning Commission Where: Winters Mill High School, 560 Gorsuch Road, Westminster When: 6-9 p.m. J Times Staff Writer The head of the county's planning and zoning commission says he expects revisions to proposed rezoning around Taylorsville and Mount Airy. With a public hearing rapidly approaching, a public records inbox overflowing and many riled... Jul. 2, 2009

Youths enjoy skate park they helped design The click, clack and roll of skateboard wheels reverberate from the intersection of Locust and Key streets in Westminster. Photo gallery Shoes squeak as boarders slow themselves, and a few dull thumps from those who ve fallen resound from afterno... Jul. 3, 2009

County OKs stimulus funds for recycling The county hopes to increase the number of people participating in single-stream recycling by using federal stimulus money to pay for larger recycling bins. The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on Thursday voted 2-1 in favor of accepting $6... Jun. 19, 2009

Baltimore area gasoline problem shouldn't affect Carroll Carroll residents shouldn t worry about filling up with bad gasoline after three stations in the Baltimore region received a shipment containing water that affected several consumers this past weekend, according to experts. Peter Horrigan, president ... Jun. 19, 2009

County OKs stimulus funds for recycling County OKs stimulus funds for recycling County OKs stimulus funds for recycling The county hopes to increase the number of people participating in single-stream recycling by using federal stimulus money to pay for larger recycling bins. The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on June 18 ... Jun. 19, 2009

More residents voice concerns over Pathways Plan South Carroll residents frustrated by potential rural rezoning flocked to another public information meeting to voice their disapproval of the county s proposed comprehensive plan, Pathways to Carroll s Future Landscape. More than 200 people attended... Jun. 24, 2009

Gasoline problem shouldn't affect Carroll Gasoline problem shouldn t affect Carroll Times Staff Writer Carroll residents shouldn't worry about filling up with bad gasoline after three stations in the Baltimore region received a shipment containing water that affected several consumers this past weekend, according to experts. Peter H... Jun. 19, 2009

More residents voice concerns More residents voice concerns Times Staff Writer South Carroll residents frustrated by potential rural rezoning flocked to another public information meeting to voice their disapproval of the county's proposed comprehensive plan, Pathways to Carroll's Future Landscape. More than ... Jun. 24, 2009

Westminster Common Council eyes affordable living Westminster government hopes proposed updates to its comprehensive plan make the city an affordable place to live that has quality housing, unique attractions to draw in more tourists and a secure job market. The city s comprehensive planner Melissa ... Jun. 23, 2009

New pipeline to help city combat droughts Westminster residents should have plenty of water, even in emergency drought conditions, after the city s $4.4 million Medford Quarry pipeline project became fully operational earlier this month. The permitted 655,000 gallons of water per day th... Jun. 23, 2009

Council eyes affordable living Council eyes affordable living Times Staff Writer Westminster government hopes proposed updates to its comprehensive plan make the city an affordable place to live that has quality housing, unique attractions to draw in more tourists and a secure job market. The city's comprehensi... Jun. 23, 2009

New pipeline to help city combat droughts Public Works Director Jeff Glass opens the cover to the concrete pit used to measure water flow in the new water pipeline for the City of Westminster. Ken Koons/ Staff Photo Ken Koons/Staff Photo In times of d Times Staff Writer Westminster residents should have plenty of water, even in emergency drought conditions, after the city's $4.4 million Medford Quarry pipeline project became fully operational earlier this month. The permitted 655,000 gallons ... Jun. 23, 2009

Fly-in shows off airplanes and autos Bonanzas and Buicks, Cherokees and Austin Healeys and Gyrocopters and Studebakers littered the lawn at the Carroll County Regional Airport Sunday as the Experimental Aircraft Association held its Father s Day Fly-In & Antique Automobile Show. The sho... Jun. 22, 2009

County OKs stimulus funds for recycling The county hopes to increase the number of people participating in single-stream recycling by using federal stimulus money to pay for larger recycling bins. The Carroll County Board of Commissioners on June 18 voted 2-1 in favor of accepting $68... Jun. 22, 2009

Telling Douglass' tale Ken Koons/Staff Photo Re-enactor Michael Crutcher Sr. portrays Frederick Douglass at Corbit s Charge 146th anniversary weekend in Westminster Sunday. Telling Douglass tale After 139 years, Frederick Douglass returned to Westminster. He talked of the horrors of slavery and his life's journey to freedom. He spread his inspirational message of faith in God and the importance of education. He visited the Opera House on Mai... Jun. 29, 2009

2 killed in I-70 crash Two people died Tuesday evening after a crash in Howard County near the intersection of I-70 and Md. 97, according to Maryland State Police. Two vehicles were involved in the accident, which occurred on I-70 east of the intersection with Md. 97. Poli... Jul. 1, 2009

Rates rise Water costs FY 2009 FY 2010 Difference County (includes Sykesville) $101.95 $106.99 +$5.04 Hampstead* $74.60 $85 +$10.40 Manchester $58.25 $73.50 +15.25 Mount Airy+ $72.10 $82.54 +10.44 New Windsor $83.29 $87.15 +$3.86 Taneytown $65.25 $76.95 + The cost of water per quarter for the average user WATER COSTS FY2009 FY2010 DIFFERENCE County (includes Sykesville) $101.95 $106.99 +$5.04 Hampstead* $74.60 $85 +$10.40 Manchester $58.25 $73.50 +15.25 Mount Ai... Jul. 1, 2009

Airplanes and Autos Airplanes and Autos DYLAN SLAGLE/STAFF PHOTOs John D Amico, left, helps start Mike Strieter s 1943 L-2 Army Spotter during the Father s Day Fly-In & Antique Automobile Show Sunday at the Carroll County Regional Airport. Right Bonanzas and Buicks, Cherokees and Austin Healeys and Gyrocopters and Studebakers littered the lawn at the Carroll County Regional Airport Sunday as the Experimental Aircraft Association held its Father's Day Fly-In & Antique Automobile Show. The sho... Jun. 22, 2009

Westminster to receive Program Open Space funding Westminster will be benefiting from a proposal that changed the way Project Open Space funding will be given to municipalities for fiscal year 2010. The county received $166,000 in POS money, and traditionally the county gives 25 percent of the ... Jun. 19, 2009

county funds::1 Man shot in home invasion Police believe three men who broke into a home in the 2600 block of Liberty Road and shot one of the home's residents early June 18 may have known who or what they were looking for. Investigators have information to suggest ... Jun. 23, 2009

sc news in brief 6.24 Man shot in home invasion Police believe three men who broke into a home in the 2600 block of Liberty Road and shot one of the home's residents early June 18 may have known who or what they were looking for. Investigators have information to suggest ... Jun. 23, 2009

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Share budget info online Carroll County Times Editorial for Tues., March 17, 2009

I just re-read this Carroll County Times Editorial for Tuesday, March 17, 2009. The focus of much of the conversation in the community this year is once again how “exciting” the budget process will be in Westminster this year.

In the last several years it has been the object of great secrecy, drama, and opaque politics of ginormous byzantine proportions.

To be certain the budget will once again be just as difficult as ever, yet city officials have garnered little in the way of sympathy in that the last several years the attitude of city officials has been obdurate, obstinate, boorish, mean-spirited, and adversarial. And that is just for starters…

Carroll County Times Editorial for Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Share budget info online

As Carroll’s municipal and county governments begin the process of working through the next fiscal year’s budget, utilizing their Web sites to ensure that the public has easy access to budget documents is an easy way to encourage more citizen input.

Some government bodies in Carroll do a better job than others in encouraging public participation. A few post their proposed budgets online, where residents can easily access them. Others make residents jump through hoops to get what should be a common public document.

[…]

In some cases, Carroll’s municipal officials have even actively tried to block the public from seeing budget information. [I’ll bet the editorial writer is referring to the city of Westminster – for which the budget process has been shrouded in intrigue and incompetence for the last three years…] In one case a few years back, a municipal government wouldn’t even allow residents the opportunity to see the proposed budget until the night of the public hearing on the budget. Needless to say there wasn’t much informed comment from the citizenry.

In a more recent example, a municipality kept putting off releasing the proposed budget. “We’re still making changes,” they said. Well gee, since it was a proposed budget most people would expect changes to be made. The dodge was simply a way for the government to avoid letting people know how their tax dollars were being spent until after the budget was adopted and it was too late for them to raise concerns. The economic crisis this year has everyone reeling. From the state to the county to Carroll’s municipal governments, officials everywhere are trying to figure out how to stretch tax dollars, what things can be cut and what needs to be funded.

Read the entire editorial here: Share budget info online

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Recent articles by Carrie Ann Knauer

Recent articles by Carroll County Times reporter Carrie Ann Knauer

March 12, 2009

Sustainability panel holds first meeting Before he joined a new sustainability committee formed in Carroll county, Zayn Bradley thought about what the word sustainability really means. His business in Frederick may be called Sustainable Energy Systems LLC, but sustainability can have differ... Mar. 7, 2009

Purim Celebration: Beth Shalom congregation marks holiday TAYLORSVILLE The Purim groggers spun wildly, creating a cacophony of clacking sounds at each mention of the name “Haman.” The idea is to drown out the name Haman, much like booing, said Steve Weiner, who helped distribute the groggers, ... Mar. 10, 2009

Speaker giving talk on how to endure recession As more families and households in Carroll County are likely to be affected by the struggling economy, the Westminster branch of the library will host a talk Thursday on how to live on a reduced income. Joanne Hamilton, senior agent in Family and Con... Mar. 11, 2009

Coyotes part of Carroll s ecosystem Maybe you ve heard rumors about a local farmer losing a calf to a predator, or you ve noticed fewer feral cats hanging around the neighborhood. Maybe you saw some unusual paw prints in the recent snow, or thought you caught a glimpse of an animal tha... Mar. 12, 2009

Pet waste, pet peeve SYKESVILLE Claude Hoerner knows it s neither easy nor pleasant to pick up after your dog during a walk in a public place. For the Sykesville resident, the task is particularly hard, as he strains to keep his four little dogs, each on its own retrac... Mar. 1, 2009

Dietitian offers tips for nutrition month March is National Nutrition Month, so the Times asked Joni Rampolla, a registered licensed dietitian and the director of Nutrition for Medifast, to give some nutritional tips. Q: What is the purpose of National Nutrition Month? A: National Nutrition ... Mar. 2, 2009

Library chooses nature-themed books for program Dozens of copies of the two books chosen for the 2009 On the Same Page program coordinated by the Carroll County Public Library have hit the shelves for readers to check out. This is the seventh year of On the Same Page, a program designed to have pe... Mar. 4, 2009

Carroll farms offer produce shares Every year that a farmer plants his seeds, raises his crop and awaits the harvest is a year of risks. Will it be a good crop year? Will a drought strike? Will the market prices be high enough to pay off the money put into the crops? But there s a tre... Feb. 28, 2009

Waste pickup a growing business MOUNT AIRY Karen Broadhurst said some people scoff or laugh when they see the Poop Patrol service offered by her family s pet supply business, Pet Loft. The thought of paying someone to come to your house to pick up your pet s waste for $20 or... Mar. 1, 2009

Pet waste a concern for health, environment Besides the quality-of-life issue, pet waste that is left to biodegrade in the open poses a potential threat to human health and creates a bacteria and nutrient problem in local waterways. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, animal... Mar. 1, 2009

Ag briefs for Saturday, March 7, 2009 Tractor, machinery certification offered The Baltimore County 4-H will offer a tractor and machinery safety training program for youths ages 14 and older. The Farm and Tractor Safety program will provide training to youths in basic farm safety, tract... Mar. 7, 2009

Carroll News Briefs Woman asks for new attorney BALTIMORE A Westminster woman accused of exploiting a teenage girl to create pornography has asked a federal judge to let her have a new attorney. Deborah Gail Frock, 39, of the unit block of Liberty Street in Westminste...Mar. 7, 2009

Beef meals perfect for warm weather That taste of 70-degree weather this weekend was tantalizing. A week ago you could smell smoke from wood stoves in the air; Sunday you could smell the smoke coming from grills. What better time to look at beef recipes? I know beef isn t as “in&... Mar. 11, 2009

Carroll News Briefs Men wanted for credit card fraud Police are seeking information about the identity of two men accused of stealing the credit/debit card information of a Finksburg woman. The Carroll County Sheriff s Office said the two men charged more than $600... Mar. 11, 2009

Carroll News Briefs for March 6 Crash probe continues An investigation was continuing Thursday into a crash that sent an Eldersburg woman to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. Christine Marie Delmartin, 19, was flown to shock trauma after the three-vehicle... Mar. 6, 2009

Pot roast good for hearty, comfort food This week s snow was a clear reminder that March is not the bearer of spring that I always want it to be. As I sat at home Monday, watching my pants dry out from when I shoveled the sidewalk, all I could think about was warm, hearty comfort foods, an... Mar. 4, 2009

20090312 SDOSM Recent articles by Carrie Ann Knauer

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Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland

Carroll Co Times article and Encore Minute about OTA by Brandon Oland

February 14, 2009

Brandon Oland’s Carroll County Times “Encore Minute” by Brandon Oland may be found here: http://www.carrollcounty.tv/encore/. (Hat Tip: Becki Maurio)

Look in “Encore Archives” for the “Encore Minute 02.12.2009 (2:38).”

Mr. Oland’s article on “Off Track Art” may be found here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art

By Brandon Oland, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 13, 2009

[…]

It’s been a busy week for 20 area artists who have been putting the finishing touches on Off Track Art, a cooperative located just off the railroad tracks in downtown Westminster that is having its grand opening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today.

The gallery will be filled from floor to ceiling with sculptures, jewelry, photography, paintings and more.

Westminster painter Sarah Abel Deluca said artists are, generally, independent thinkers and creators.

But the co-op’s artists have come together for this project, splitting the rent and agreeing to staff the co-op located inside Roger Lewis’ Carousel Stained Glass at 11 Liberty Street.

“It’s been exciting to watch the group come together,” Maurio said. “Everyone is bringing their own strengths.”

The artists began meeting in December over breakfast to discuss plans.

Each of the co-op members gets their own space in one of the two rooms in the gallery.

The artists drew numbers out of a hat to decide where each would display their works.

Artists dropped by this week to start installing their works, stopping to admire and compliment the projects of their peers.

[…]

Artists featured: Vestal Abbott, Sarah Abel DeLuca, Melinda Byrd, Christina Collins-Smith, Kevin Dayhoff, Mary Decker, Gail Elwell, Judy Goodyear, Charlotte Lasio, Becki Maurio, Wasyl Palijczuk, Howard Riopelle, Cathy Sawdey, Bob Sapora, Gordon Wickes, Vladimir Tzenov, Linda Van Hart, Robert Waddell, Susan Williamson and Pamela Zappardino.

Read the entire article here: Cooperative artistry: Area artists join forces to open Off Track Art

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2009/02/13/features/encore/encore1.txt
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Carroll County through Infrared by Dylan Slagle

Carroll County through Infrared by Dylan Slagle

September 15, 2008

Carroll County Times photographer Dylan Slagle captures the beautiful countryside of Carroll County through the use of infrared photography.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Mm6sgyYijA



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Penny Riordan, "Carroll Seniors," and the Great Depression

Penny Riordan, "Carroll Seniors," and the Great Depression

November 27, 2008

For those who have missed the reporting of Penny Riordan, the former education reporter for in the Carroll County Times, do not despair.

She is still with the paper; however she has become the editor of the newspaper’s “Carroll Seniors” publication.

The November 2008 edition of the paper has a great deal of excellent content on the Great Depression, which has certainly been in the forefront of the news these days as the nation continues to wrangle with economic turmoil.

Unfortunately, the content is not online. So you will have to walk on your feet to a nearby hungry store and pick up a copy at a newsstand. How delightfully quaint.

I recently grabbed a copy and revisited the joys of actually holding a newspaper in my hand as I poured over the excellent writing… You should do likewise. It is some great reading…

Kevin Dayhoff November 27, 2008

“Carroll Seniors” “The Great Depression: those who lived the decade compare it to the current economic crisis”

“Banks shutting down.

Stock market troubles.

Unemployment.

In today’s economy, these phrases are used often. But they also conjure up memories of another economic crisis that has been bough up a lot more in recent months: the great depression.

But for those who lived through the great depression, things going on in the economy today just don’t quite compare.”

Carroll Seniors is a free publication distributed by the Carroll County Times. It is produced by Penny Riordan, the former education reporter for the Times. Contact her at penny.riordan@carrollcountytimes.com or 410-857-7898.

It is available at libraries and senior centers throughout the county, as well as restaurants and doctor’s offices, including:

Panera Bread, Eldersburg
McDougal’s Pharmacy, Eldersburg
McDonald’s, Hampstead
Miller’s Market, Manchester
Manchester Pharmacy, Manchester
Mount Airy Bowling Center, Mount Airy
McDonald’s, Mount Airy
Taneytown Pharmacy, Taneytown
Tony’s Café, Taneytown
Washington Heights Pharmacy, Westminster
Bullock’s Family Restaurant, Westminster
Baugher’s Restaurant, Westminster

Penny Riordan
Editor, Carroll Families and Carroll Seniors
Contributor, Healthy Balance magazine and the Synergy section
Carroll County Times
201 Railroad Ave.
Westminster, MD 21158
phone: 410-857-7898

penny.riordan@carrollcountytimes.com

http://www.carrollfamiliespub.com/

http://www.carrollseniorspub.com/

20081127 Penny Riordan Carroll Seniors and the Great Depression

Kevin Dayhoff Westgov.Net: Westminster Maryland Online

Landmark suspends sale of assets, but not the Pilot

Landmark suspends sale of assets, but not the Pilot

By Philip Walzer The Virginian-Pilot © October 30, 2008 NORFOLK

Related:

Locally, Landmark owns the Carroll County Times in Westminster Maryland.

20080104 Company looks into sales scenarios by Carrie Ann Knauer

Landmark considers possible sale of Pilot, Weather Channel (Jan. 3, 2008)

Weather Channel's profitability is behind sale, says Landmark executive (Jan. 10, 2008)

Arkansas company scouts The Virginian-Pilot, other papers (June 29, 2008)

Weather Channel deal sealed for $3.5 billion to NBC group (July 7, 2008)

Sale of Landmark TV station in Nashville falls through (Oct. 15, 2008)

Full archive on the Landmark Communications sale

Landmark Media Enterprises LLC, citing the "credit crisis," announced Wednesday that it has taken most of its properties, including Dominion Enterprises, off the market. But the company is continuing negotiations to sell The Virginian-Pilot.

"We are having discussions regarding The Virginian-Pilot Media Companies with an interested buyer," Landmark's vice chairman, Richard F. Barry III, said Wednesday. "The buyer is encouraged about obtaining financing."

He declined to identify the prospective buyer or say when he expected the sale to be completed.

The Virginian-Pilot and its affiliates employ about 1,260 people, mostly in Hampton Roads. The Pilot's associated businesses include Web sites such as Pilotonline.com and more than a dozen specialty publications, such as Link, Port Folio Weekly, Inside Business, and newspapers on military bases.

[…]

Newspaper-industry analyst John Morton said he wasn't surprised that Landmark was dropping its plans to sell most of its businesses. He noted that other newspapers remain on the market, including most of Cox Enterprises' publications and the San Diego Union-Tribune.

"The market is awash in sellers and no buyers," said Morton, who is based in Silver Spring, Md. "Right now it's the credit, but it wasn't happening before the credit tied up. People are very leery. They're not sure what they should pay or how well the newspapers are going to come out of the recession they've been in."

Facing steep market declines in advertising revenue and circulation, newspapers have lost more than half of their value since 2002, he said.

Landmark officials announced in January that they were looking to sell all of the businesses owned by the privately held media company. They did not offer a reason.

In September, Landmark completed the sale of its most profitable business, The Weather Channel Cos., to NBC Universal and two private-equity firms. The sal e price was not disclosed, but people close to the parties said it was about $3.5 billion.

Two weeks ago, however, Landmark announced that the planned sale of its Nashville television station to Bonten Media Group Inc. of New York had fallen through because of credit-market problems.

Landmark's businesses, minus The Weather Channel Cos., have combined revenues exceeding $1 billion a year, Barry said.

[…]

Read the entire article here: Landmark suspends sale of assets, but not the Pilot

http://hamptonroads.com/2008/10/landmark-suspends-sale-most-assets-not-virginianpilot

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Carroll County Times Newspapers In Education Fundraiser November 6 2008

Carroll County Times Newspapers In Education Fundraiser November 6 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff

I used the Newspapers in Education curriculum for a “Community Learning Center” after school program I taught for students at risk in 2007.

I taught students to collage their own newspaper by using the print editions of the Carroll County Times.

Don’t tell the students but they did not know that they were being taught remedial reading in the process.

In the past I have supported the program by donating art for the annual auction fundraiser – which this year will be held on November 6th, 2008. See below for more details.

Yesterday, I dropped off art for my contribution for this year.

For more information, call 410-857-8554 and ask for Gwen Welty and tell her that I asked you to call…

This community initiative by the Carroll County is worthy of your support:

Each year the Times holds several major fundraisers to support the NIE program. The largest is the annual Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction in the fall. Gift certificate block sales may be held throughout the year.

Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction

Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction
Thursday, November 6, 2008

B and D Auctions (formerly O'Farrell's Auctions)
435 Sullivan Road
Westminster, MD 21157

Preview and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Live auction begins at 6 p.m.Hundreds of items and gift certificates will be on the block to benefit local students. Refreshments will be available. Click here to preview a list of auction items.

For information on how to donate to the auction, contact the NIE coordinator at 410-857-8554 or gwen.welty@carrollcountytimes.com.

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and checks payable to Community Foundation of Carroll County/NIE will be accepted. For more information contact the NIE Coordinator at 410-857-8554 or gwen.welty@carrollcountytimes.com.

20081031 CCT NIE Fundraiser Nov 6 2008

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/info/nie/fundraisers/

Carroll County Times Newspapers In Education Fundraiser November 6 2008

Carroll County Times Newspapers In Education Fundraiser November 6 2008

Friday, October 31, 2008 by Kevin Dayhoff

I used the Newspapers in Education curriculum for a “Community Learning Center” after school program I taught for students at risk in 2007.

I taught students to collage their own newspaper by using the print editions of the Carroll County Times.

Don’t tell the students but they did not know that they were being taught remedial reading in the process.

In the past I have supported the program by donating art for the annual auction fundraiser – which this year will be held on November 6th, 2008. See below for more details.

Yesterday, I dropped off art for my contribution for this year.

For more information, call 410-857-8554 and ask for Gwen Welty and tell her that I asked you to call…

This community initiative by the Carroll County is worthy of your support:

Each year the Times holds several major fundraisers to support the NIE program. The largest is the annual Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction in the fall. Gift certificate block sales may be held throughout the year.

Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction

Newspapers in Education Holiday Auction
Thursday, November 6, 2008

B and D Auctions (formerly O'Farrell's Auctions)
435 Sullivan Road
Westminster, MD 21157

Preview and silent auction begins at 5 p.m. Live auction begins at 6 p.m.Hundreds of items and gift certificates will be on the block to benefit local students. Refreshments will be available. Click here to preview a list of auction items.

For information on how to donate to the auction, contact the NIE coordinator at 410-857-8554 or gwen.welty@carrollcountytimes.com.

Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express and checks payable to Community Foundation of Carroll County/NIE will be accepted. For more information contact the NIE Coordinator at 410-857-8554 or gwen.welty@carrollcountytimes.com.

20081031 CCT NIE Fundraiser Nov 6 2008

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/info/nie/fundraisers/

Other recent Carroll County Times stories by Bryan Schutt

Other recent Carroll County Times stories by Bryan Schutt

September 19, 2008

Fundraising personal for philanthropistsYears ago, Janice Kirkner was diagnosed with a mild case of multiple sclerosis. Then her husband, Bob, lost a sister to a terminal illness. To deal with the harsh reality of life, Janice and Bob Kirkner have spent the better part of their adult lives...Sep. 13, 2008

Eyesore slated to house civic groupsThe Westminster Playground Community Building will be demolished in the coming months and a new building will be built that’ll serve as the headquarters for two community organizations. The new building will become the joint headquarters for th...Sep. 13, 2008

Sales up on Sundays: Liquor store owners look to continue benefiting from football, holidaysAlthough it has taken some time, many customers and businesses in Carroll County are benefiting from Sunday liquor sales. And after being open for one major holiday weekend and the commencement of football season, local liquor stores are seeing incre...Sep. 15, 2008

Sheetz running low on gasSheetz gas stations across the county are out of regular- and mid-grade gasoline, and there isn’t much premium to be pumped either. The Westminster Sheetz is out of all grades of gasoline. The Taneytown and Manchester locations are still pumpin...Sep. 16, 2008

First Tri-Street advisory meeting sounds hopeful noteThe first meeting of the Westminster Tri-Street Area Advisory Committee set the groundwork for what committee members hope will be a productive movement to revitalize downtown and set higher standards of living for all residents of Pennsylvania Avenu...Sep. 18, 2008

Medford Quarry pipeline nears completionSoon Westminster should be able to better handle droughts because the multimillion-dollar Medford Quarry pipeline project is nearing completion. Mike Matov, Westminster’s senior engineer, said a very conservative estimate would be the 7.6-mile ...Sep. 19, 2008

Ministerium forcusing on soup kitchensThe Rev. Marty Kuchma of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Westminster is president of the Westminster Ministerium. He’s serving a one-year term as president that started in June. Nearly all of the churches in Westminster belong to th...Sep. 8, 2008

Tailgate wait ends as Ravens fans gather for grillingBALTIMORE - Jodi Lupco of Westminster felt neither outnumbered nor ignored, despite the predominantly male crowd that surrounded her. She said even when it’s rowdy, she’s not too worried because she’s wearing the right color, which ...Sep. 8, 2008

Council, panel discuss futureHAMPSTEAD Hampstead’s mayor and council met with the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission during Tuesday’s council meeting to make sure each person was on the same page with the hot topics around the community. Growth management ...Sep. 10, 2008

Residents to beautify streetSome Westminster residents have taken the initiative to clean up their neighborhood. The residents of West George Street, a local contractor and the relatively new West George Street Volunteer Neighborhood Association, have initiated a project that w...Sep. 9, 2008

Takeover may boost economyLocal experts say the mortgage market and overall economy may be more stable in the long run now that the government has officially backed the troubled mortgage lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. “The mortgage market is such a vital industry, ...Sep. 9, 2008

Carroll News Briefs for Sept. 17Middle-schooler charged with drugs A student at Westminster West Middle School was arrested on drug charges after allegedly bringing marijuana to school, according to the Maryland State Police Westminster barrack. Principal Thomas Hill said the state...Sep. 17, 2008

Carroll News BriefsSurvey results to be presented During the upcoming Westminster Common Council meeting Sept. 22, the planning department will present the results of a resident survey to the council. About 6,000 surveys were sent out this summer, according to Thomas B...Sep. 19, 2008

Carroll countians help after GustavSeveral people working in Carroll County have responded to aid the South in the wake of Hurricane Gustav. The Maryland State Police sent 20 troopers and two civilian personnel to help in Livingston, La. Two of the troopers in Livingston are from the ...Sep. 5, 2008

Carroll news briefsRoops Mill Well project progresses A long standing well will be added to the city’s water system once construction is finished now that Westminster’s Common Council accepted a bid to complete development and bring the well online Monday n...Sep. 9, 2008

Carroll Police BriefPossession, intent to distribute Darren Sheppard, 20, of the 2000 block of Halter Road in Westminster was arrested Sunday by the Westminster Police Department and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled dangerous substance and possession o...
Sep. 8, 2008

20080919 Other recent Carroll County Times stories by Bryan Schutt