Thursday, April 17, 2014

Flyer, information and entry form for the Easter 5K Run to the Cross April 19, 2014 at Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Flyer, information and entry form for the Easter 5K Run to the Cross April 19, 2014 at Taylorsville United Methodist Church


According to information from the Taylorsville United Methodist Church website, the first ever ‘Run to the Cross’ will take place this Saturday in Taylorsville, Carroll County, Maryland.

If you are looking to get outside after a long-cold winter of being cooped-up inside, this is a great family event for everyone to enjoy – and celebrate spring and Easter. And oh, was it mentioned that there will also be great food available - pulled pork sandwiches. And all the proceeds go to several good causes…

The 5 K run will go from South Carroll High School to Taylorsville United Methodist Church on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. (TUMC). (You can run this or walk this 5 K.)

This 5 K run will travel west on Route 26, cross Route 27 (with State Police help) and travel south on Route 27 to TUMC.

At the end of the race enjoy live music, pulled pork sandwiches (free for runners) and the final awards ceremony.

This run is a joint venture brought to you by TUMC and SCHS’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes. (FCA)

Proceeds will be given to both the FCA and the No More Malaria Campaign. (Every 60 seconds a child dies in Africa of Malaria. This campaign has already cut that number in half, we want to stop deaths from malaria.) Your entry fee will be tax deductible.

There are two ways to register: One is to download the run entry form, fill it out, and mail it back to TUMC along with a check. Please register by April 6th. The registration fee is $10 for students; $15 for SCHS Alum; and $20 for adults.

The second way to register is to click below. Make sure you have a credit card ready and you can register totally on line.

Note there is a 2-4 dollar increase to offset on-line costs.

Click here to download a run entry form.




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For more of the story, read the great article by Carroll County Times reporter Carrie Ann Knauer

5K Run to the Cross April 19, 2014 Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Running to the cross Posted: Friday, March 28, 2014 By Carrie Ann Knauer Times correspondent




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To get involved

Event: “Run to the Cross” 5K race

Date and time: starting at 10 a.m. April 19, 2014

Location: Departing from South Carroll High School, 1300 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, and going to Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Cost: $10 for students, $15 for SCHS alumni or members of the Westminster Road Runners Club, and $20 for adults for those who register by April 6; preregistration after April 6 will cost an additional $5 per person, and an extra $10 per person for those who register on the day of the race between 9 and 9:30 a.m.

Info: visit www.taylorsvilleumc.org, email taylorsvilleumc@comcast.net or call 410-875-4101

Online registration: available at www.raceit.com, though the costs will include an extra $2 to $4 to make up for charges imposed by the website

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Upcoming April and May 2014
Westminster Road Runners Club and community running events

April 5, 2014

Westminster Road Runners Club
Kevin E. Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.org

WRRC Races
May 3 - Sandymount 4-mile
May 29 - Owl 2-Mile Track Run (Twilight Series Begins!)

Community Races

April 19 - 5K Run to the Cross Click here for more info.
April 19 - Bolt for Bolts 5K
April 19 - Milk Run 5K (sponsored by Carroll County Food Sunday)
April 26 - 5K to Benefit Change

May 4 - 2nd Annual Running 4 Kids 4K (flier attached)
May 10 - Flower & Jazz Benefit 5K
May 24 - Run of the Mill Run of Color 5K & 1M

Easter, family, food, Pastor Sarah B. Dorrance, Taylorsville United Methodist Church, pulled pork sandwiches, malaria, running, walking, Carroll County

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5K Run to the Cross April 19, 2014 Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Running to the cross Posted: Friday, March 28, 2014 9:00 pm By Carrie Ann Knauer Times correspondent





To get involved

Event: “Run to the Cross” 5K race

Date and time: starting at 10 a.m. April 19, 2014

Location: Departing from South Carroll High School, 1300 W. Old Liberty Road, Winfield, and going to Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Cost: $10 for students, $15 for SCHS alumni or members of the Westminster Road Runners Club, and $20 for adults for those who register by April 6; preregistration after April 6 will cost an additional $5 per person, and an extra $10 per person for those who register on the day of the race between 9 and 9:30 a.m.

Info: visit www.taylorsvilleumc.org, email taylorsvilleumc@comcast.net or call 410-875-4101

Online registration: available at www.raceit.com, though the costs will include an extra $2 to $4 to make up for charges imposed by the website

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While many Christian congregations have activities or services scheduled for Maundy Thursday or Good Friday, Easter Saturday is often a quiet day that slips by before the celebrations on Easter Sunday.

But Taylorsville United Methodist Church is hoping to start a new Easter Saturday tradition with the “Run to the Cross” 5K race.

“The whole point is you’re running to the cross the day before Easter and looking to see it’s empty, and the next day you’re going to see that the tombstone is rolled away,” said the Rev. Sarah Dorrance, pastor of Taylorsville UMC. “It’s very specific, rain or shine, on Easter Saturday.”

Dorrance said she got the idea of the church hosting a 5K race while talking to colleagues from other parts of the country. Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/features/religion/running-to-the-cross/article_5a6ef6b4-c8c1-5fa0-a54d-5b161e2760f9.html
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Sandy Matthias announces the winners after 33rd annual Westminster Main St Mile

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33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile is under way

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It is a pretty day for the 33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile

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33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile is visited by a train

33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile is visited by a train
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33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile is ready to run #KED

33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile is ready to run
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33rd annual Westminster Main St Mile registration at Westminster Recreation #KED

33rd annual Westminster Main St Mile registration at Westminster Recreation
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Folks are starting to gather for 33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile #KED

Folks are starting to gather for 33rd annual Westminster Main Street Mile
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Enjoy these events and more this May in Carroll County!


Carroll County Tourism
For a full list of events and information, please visit our website at
www.carrollcountytourism.org
May 2014    

May 2-4 | 45th Annual Flower & Plant Market
Union Mills Homestead, 3311 Littlestown Pike, Westminster. 
Fri.: Noon - 4pm; Sat.: 9am - 4pm; Sun.: 10am - 4pm.
Specialty plants, hanging baskets, perennials, annuals, vegetable plants, and shrubs. Tours of the historic Shriver Homestead and Grist Mill. Gift Shop. Free admission to grounds. http://unionmills.org. 410-848-2288
May 3 | Clyde Gibson Annual Fishing Derby
Prospect Road, Mount Airy.  8:30am – 11:00am.
Fishing derby for ages 1 to 14. Prizes for largest fish, smallest fish, most weight. Great time for Dads (Moms too) to spend with their children and have a good time. Registration is required to be eligible for a prize. http://www.mtairylionsclub.com. 301-892-LION (5466)
May 3-4 | Historic Mayberry Mill Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show
Stone Road & Mayberry Road, Taneytown.  Noon – 5pm.Unique crafts, hanging baskets, herbs, bedding, and vegetable plants displayed
in a pre-Civil War flour and grain mill. 
http://www.mayberry-mill.com/. 410-848-6213
May 4 Sykesville Art & Wine Festival
Main Street, Sykesville.  12pm – 5pm.
Juried art festival featuring local artists.  Wine and beer tastings, live music,
food and other demonstrations. 
http://sykesvillemainstreet.com. 410-795-8959
May 10 | Westminster Flower and Jazz Festival
Historic Downtown Westminster, East Main Street, Westminster.  10am – 4pm.
Unique jewelry, crafts, plants, shrubbery and flowers right on Main Street.  Local shops and restaurants also open. Music by local bands. Free parking. 
http://westgov.com. 410-848-9161
May 10-11 Mother’s Day Weekend Show and Sale
Shiloh Pottery, 1027 Brodbeck Road, Hampstead.  10am – 5pm.Handmade functional pottery for sale.  Pottery making demonstrations. Farm animals.  Refreshments.  Entertainment. Raku and blacksmithing demonstrations. http://www.shilohpottery.com. 410-239-8888


May 10 | Carroll County Farmers’ Market “Mother’s Day”
Carroll County Agriculture Center, 700 Agricultural Center Drive, Westminster.  8am – 2pm.
75 vendors with handmade crafts, fine arts, home baked goods, fresh eggs, honey, jams and jellies, heirloom tomato plants, flowering plants. Breakfast and lunch is served. 
http://carrollcountyfarmersmarket.com. 410-848-7748
May 21 & 28 | Mt. Airy Farmers' Market
Mount Airy Municipal Parking Lot, 5 Park Avenue, Mount Airy.  3:30pm – 6:30pm.
Local produce, baked goods, entertainment, and more.  Stop and shop from local vendors and support a sustainable community featuring fresh produce and baked goods. http://mountairymainstreet.org.
May 17-18 | Blacksmith Days
Carroll County Farm Museum, 500 South Center Street, Westminster. 
Sat.: 8am – 5pm. Sun.: Noon - 5pm
Blacksmiths demonstrate specialty blacksmithing. Hands-on classes. Auction of equipment and forged items. Food for sale. Farmhouse tours, Living History Center, exhibit buildings, and Museum Gift Shop open Noon – 5pm. Museum season passes are honored Noon - 5pm both days.www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org. 410-386-3880
May 17-18 | Mount Airy May Fest
Mount Airy Carnival Grounds, Twin Arch Road, Mount Airy.  10am – 5pm.
This is a crafter/vendor event  where there are lots of food items being offered, rides for
the children, and music for everyone to enjoy. Join us for two days of fun. http://www.mtairylions.com. 301-829-LION (5466)
May 18 | Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County
Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster.  7pm.
Under the direction of Margaret Boudreaux, professor and department chair of the Music Department, Masterworks Chorale performs Mozart’s “Requiem” in collaboration with the Frederick Regional Youth Orchestra (FRYO) of Frederick, MD. 
http://mcdaniel.edu. 410-871-3371
May 24 | Hampstead Day
Main Street, Hampstead.  8am – 4pm.
Main Street festival with antiques, crafts, entertainment, kid’s rides, and antique classic car show. Bus shuttle from North Carroll High School.
www.hampsteadlionsclub.org. 443-250-5165


May 24-31 | Gamber Fire Co. Annual Fireman’s Carnival
Gamber Fire Co. Carnival Grounds, 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg.  6pm – 11pm.
The 1st fireman’s carnival of the year! Rides, food, games, and entertainment. Free fireworks on Mondaynight, Memorial Day – May 26thwww.gambervfd.org. 410-795-3445
May 26 | Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Historic Downtown Westminster.  10am.
The Parade starts at 10am on Pennsylvania Avenue and ends on Church Street at the Westminster Cemetery.  A memorial service will begin at 11am in the cemetery. http://westgov.com. 410-259-8285
May 31 | Handbell Concert – Sweet Sixteen
Carroll Community College - Scott Theatre, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. 7:30pm.
Westminster Ringers, Inc. spring concert featuring Westminster Ringers & Accelerando. wrmanagingdirector@gmail.com. 410-848-5482
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Saturday, April 12, 2014

Government in dispute over $250,000 penny

Government in dispute over $250,000 penny: "BY GAIL SULLIVAN

April 10 at 4:25 am


In 1973, the government gave away a handful of aluminum pennies now worth an estimated $250,000.
It wants them back.


This has put the government at odds with two California men were planning to auction off one of the pennies. Now, they are asking a judge to decide to whom the penny belongs.


Here’s the background" http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/04/10/government-in-dispute-with-over-250000-penny/?wpisrc=nl_headlines


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Rare penny could fetch millions for owner

Carroll County Maryland history: July 31, 1992 Carroll County MD Ordinance No. 100 Grading and Sediment Control

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The Westminster Fire Hall Coin and Currency Show April 13, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Westminster Fire Hall Coin and Currency Show April 13, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Westminster Maryland Fire Hall Coin and Currency Show April 13, 2014 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Carroll County Maryland.


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The Westminster Municipal Band invites musicians to come play with the band


The Westminster Municipal Band invites musicians to come play with the band
The Westminster Municipal Band invites musicians to come play with the band 7:30 p.m. on April 14, 2014 at 40 John Street in Westminster

Hat Tip: Sunday Carroll Eagle, April 6, 2014 www.explorecarroll.com
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Friday, April 11, 2014

October 15, 2006 Cactus Willies birthday club card

Cactus Willies, 140 Shopping Center, Westminster, MD Happy Birthday club card… October 15, 2006.

When did Cactus Willies close? The restaurant space in the shopping center is still vacant to this day.


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Tuesday, April 1, 2014

New Virginia law protects farmers from meddling local officials - by By Bonner Cohen, Ph. D

New Virginia law protects farmers from meddling local officials - by By Bonner Cohen, Ph. D

Fauquier County officials forced family farmer Martha Boneta to cease selling produce from her own 64-acre farm, and so she took action and had Commonwealth law changed... 

Fauquier County Virginia officials threatened a family farmer, Martha Boneta with $5,000 per-day fines for hosting a birthday party for eight 10-year-old girls without a permit...


… opponents of the bill, including well-funded environmental organizations and power-hungry county governments – both determined to preserve strict land-use controls – reportedly employed lobbyists to kill the bill.  In the end, highly motivated citizens triumphed over highly paid lobbyists...





By Bonner Cohen, Ph. D. March 31, 2014


In a hard-fought and stunning victory for family farmers and property rights throughout the Commonwealth, Gov. Terry McAuliffe on March 5 signed into law legislation solidifying Virginia’s status as a right-to-farm state by limiting local officials’ ability to interfere with normal agricultural operations.


The governor’s signature marks the latest chapter in a swirling controversy that attracted nationwide attention in 2012 when the Fauquier County Board of Supervisors forced family farmer Martha Boneta to cease selling produce from her own 64-acre farm. No longer allowed to sell the vegetables she had harvested, Boneta donated the food to local charities lest it go to waste.


Fauquier County officials threatened Boneta with $5,000 per-day fines for hosting a birthday party for eight 10-year-old girls without a permit, and advertising pumpkin carvings. Seeing the county’s action against Boneta as a brazen effort to drive her off her land, Virginians from all walks of life rallied to her defense.  Supporters gathered in Warrenton, the county seat, for a peaceful “pitchfork protest” to vent their anger over what an out-of-control local government had done to a law-abiding citizen....


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By contrast, opponents of the bill, including well-funded environmental organizations and power-hungry county governments – both determined to preserve strict land-use controls – reportedly employed lobbyists to kill the bill.  In the end, highly motivated citizens triumphed over highly paid lobbyists...

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