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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Services held for Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville

Services held for Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville http://tinyurl.com/yjxk5vv Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19yztb

March 20, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2010/03/services-held-for-patricia-anne-patti.html

Friends, family, loved ones, students, and fellow teachers crowded into Our Lady of Victory Church, 4414 Wilkens Ave, Catonsville, on Saturday to pay their last respects to Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher who died March 13 at home after an extended illness. Battaglia was born October 17, 1953.

After the service, she was buried at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Rd, in Timonium.

She was well known in the Maryland – and Carroll County art community for her unique jewelry, collages, drawing, mixed media, and printmaking.

She participated in McDaniel College’s annual Common Ground on the Hill as an instructor since 1998.

One of her original collagraph prints is included in the Maryland Printmakers book housed in the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Battaglia attended the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville, before earning a Masters degree in Art Education from Towson University.

She was awarded Teacher of the Year, by the Maryland Art Education Association in 1994. She retired from teaching art in Howard County public schools 30 years, in October 2008. She taught elementary art for 16 of those years and middle school art for 14 years.

“Patti was one of a kind...we will all miss her so,” lamented Dr. Pam Zappardino of McDaniel College and Common Ground.

Susan Williamson of the Carroll Arts Council commented, “She was one of the most beautiful women I have ever met and her soul shone through those gorgeous eyes.”

In addition to her handcrafted jewelry and clothing, Battaglia was known affectionately as the “accessory queen.”

In an extensive interview with Stephanie Shapiro for the Baltimore Sun “This teacher of art is a work of art,” on October 3, 1996, Battaglia, whom Shapiro referred to as “A multimedia artist and confessed ‘clothesaholic,” said, “They don't call me the accessory queen for nothing. I collect everything from antique clothes and coats…”

Walt Michael, executive director and Founder of Common Ground, said “Patti was a stellar member of the art faculty at Common Ground on the Hill from 1998 until just last year.

“Patti's innate talents and artistic flare will be sorely missed by the hundreds of students of all races and ages who spent their summers with her. We will all miss Patti's warm countenance and unforgettable smile, which nurtured everyone she encountered.”

Sara Murphy, friend, and co-owner of “Patrinkets Jewelry” with Battaglia said, “Our beautiful, incredible, passionate, artist and friend has lost her fight with cancer… She will be missed by many friends, family, students, artists, teachers, and countless others whom she loved during her life.

Linda Van Hart, a retired Carroll County public schools art teacher, art professor at McDaniel College, fellow participant in instructor at Common Ground and lifelong friend of Battaglia’s, said “she was beautiful and kind…”

In between teaching in Howard County public schools, Common Ground and the Maryland Institute College of Art; Van Hart says, “We sandwiched art "happenings" at Howard County Arts Center and installation's for Maryland Art Places' Hair Ball sponsored by John Waters with the United Art Workers

“Many of the best art teachers in Maryland polished their passion for teaching art in her classroom (as student teachers.)

“She has been my best friend for over half my life. Patti is an awesome artist and an unforgettable woman,” said Van Hart.

Battaglia was also especially fond of her two dogs, which she referred to as her “boyz,” Aussie Sidney, an 11-year-old super sized Australian Shepherd and Berner Frankie, a 7-year-old Bernese mountain dog.

Battaglia was the beloved daughter of Lucy Battaglia-Witherspoon (nee Levasseur) and the late Salvatore Battaglia, loving companion and soul mate of Bill Murphy, and dear sister of Timothy, his wife Maureen, and their daughter Jessica; Michael and his wife Allison; and Gregory and his wife, Tracy and their sons Michael and Alex.

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Find a tribute to Patti Anne Battaglia here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-nationally-known.html or here: http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness. Battaglia was born October 17, 1953.

Battaglia, teacher of art is a work of art By Stephanie Shapiro Oct 3 1996 http://tinyurl.com/ybgyble Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19ynd3 Candid Closet: This teacher of art is a work of art By Stephanie Shapiro October 03, 1996By Stephanie Shapiro, SUN STAFF (Editor’s note: Ms. Shapiro was a writer for the Baltimore Sun from February 1985 to March 2008.) http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1996-10-03/features/1996277162_1_creative-alliance-make-your-clothes-sew http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/battaglia-teacher-of-art-is-work-of-art.html http://tinyurl.com/ybgyble

Click here for a larger image of Patti: http://twitpic.com/19hn4a [19890600-PAB-1csm] Patti Anne Battaglia nationally known artist teacher 56 By Dayhoff 14March2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla http://twitpic.com/19hn4a http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1019468&id=1040426835#!/photo.php?pid=1019481&id=1040426835

Patti Anne Battaglia, Linda Van Hart and Kevin Dayhoff on an art expedition in Washington, D.C, in August 1989. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19lrkk [19890800 PAB group 1b] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/battaglia-van-hart-dayhoff-on-art.html http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1019468&id=1040426835#!/photo.php?pid=1019418&id=1040426835&fbid=1346085365772

Quilt project Group picture with Patti Anne Battaglia April 1990 http://tinyurl.com/y8l78cz Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19ygd6 Group picture April 1990, while working on the, “Friends in Fabric,” December 1989 - April 1990 [19900400 Quilt Group PAB 1] http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/459644844/group-picture-april-1990-while-working-on-the http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1019468&id=1040426835 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/quilt-project-group-picture-with-patti.html

Patti Anne Battaglia in the tomato soup can project on August 4, 1990 at Sally Snyder’s. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19y4vw [19900804 PAB Tomato Soup] http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-in-tomato-soup-can.html http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/462597660/patti-anne-battaglia-in-the-tomato-soup-can

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Battaglia, teacher of art is a work of art By Stephanie Shapiro Oct 3 1996


Battaglia, teacher of art is a work of art By Stephanie Shapiro Oct 3 1996 http://tinyurl.com/ybgyble Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19ynd3

Candid Closet: This teacher of art is a work of art By Stephanie Shapiro
October 03, 1996By Stephanie Shapiro, SUN STAFF (Editor’s note: Ms. Shapiro was a writer for the Baltimore Sun from February 1985 to March 2008.) http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1996-10-03/features/1996277162_1_creative-alliance-make-your-clothes-sew

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Tonight, when the Fells Point Creative Alliance's second annual group show opens, the path from venue to venue will be charted with brilliant windsocks created by art teacher Patti Anne Battaglia and her Elkridge Landing Middle School students.

But don't just follow the neon windsocks to "The Big Show." Follow Battaglia, who undoubtedly will be lighting the way in something ingeniously outrageous. A multimedia artist and confessed "clothesaholic," Battaglia, 42, once made all of her clothes, but now will dabble with a cuff, meddle with a collar to make her wardrobe hers and hers alone.


Read the entire interview here: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1996-10-03/features/1996277162_1_creative-alliance-make-your-clothes-sew


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Find a tribute to Patti Anne Battaglia here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-nationally-known.html or here: http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness. Battaglia was born October 17, 1953.


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Quilt project Group picture with Patti Anne Battaglia April 1990


Quilt project Group picture with Patti Anne Battaglia April 1990 http://tinyurl.com/y8l78cz Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19ygd6

Group picture April 1990, while working on the, “Friends in Fabric,” December 1989 - April 1990 [19900400 Quilt Group PAB 1] http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/459644844/group-picture-april-1990-while-working-on-the http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1019468&id=1040426835 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/quilt-project-group-picture-with-patti.html

Find a tribute to Patti Anne Battaglia here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-nationally-known.html or here: http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla

Click here for a larger image of Patti: http://twitpic.com/19hn4a [19890600-PAB-1csm] Patti Anne Battaglia nationally known artist teacher 56 By Dayhoff 14March2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla http://twitpic.com/19hn4a

Patti Anne Battaglia, Linda Van Hart and Kevin Dayhoff on an art expedition in Washington, D.C, in August 1989. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19lrkk [19890800 PAB group 1b]


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Saturday, March 20, 2010

Battaglia, Van Hart, & Dayhoff on an art expedition in D.C Aug 1989


Patti Anne Battaglia, Linda Van Hart and Kevin Dayhoff on an art expedition in Washington, D.C, in August 1989. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19lrkk [19890800 PAB group 1b]

Find a tribute to Patti Anne Battaglia here: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-nationally-known.html or here: http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla

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Battaglia, Van Hart, & Dayhoff on an art expedition in D.C Aug 1989

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Friday, March 19, 2010

Patti Anne Battaglia, nationally known artist, teacher, 56


Patti Anne Battaglia, nationally known artist, teacher, 56

By Kevin Dayhoff March 14, 2010 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/patti-anne-battaglia-nationally-known.html http://tinyurl.com/y9pdsla http://twitpic.com/19hn4a Labels: Art Artists, Art Artists Battaglia Patti Anne, Art Artists Van Hart Linda, People Tributes http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/310613.html

Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness. Battaglia was born October 17, 1953.

She was well known in the Maryland – and Carroll County art community for her unique jewelry, collages, drawing, mixed media, and printmaking.

She participated in McDaniel College’s annual Common Ground on the Hill as an instructor since 1998.

According to the 2009 program for Common Ground, a traditional music and arts festival held at McDaniel College since 1994, in Westminster, Battaglia “recently retired from teaching art in public schools for 30 years in Howard County, Patti has had plenty of opportunity to learn and teach various forms of printmaking…

“She is honored to have one of her original collagraph prints included in the Maryland Printmakers book housed in the Baltimore Museum of Art.”

Walt Michael, executive director and Founder of Common Ground, said “Patti was a stellar member of the art faculty at Common Ground on the Hill from 1998 until just last year.

“Patti's innate talents and artistic flare will be sorely missed by the hundreds of students of all races and ages who spent their summers with her. We will all miss Patti's warm countenance and unforgettable smile, which nurtured everyone she encountered.”

Sara Murphy, friend, and co-owner of “Patrinkets Jewelry,” with Battaglia said, “Our beautiful, incredible, passionate, artist and friend has lost her fight with cancer… She will be missed by many friends, family, students, artists, teachers, and countless others whom she loved during her life.

“Her impact in this world is immeasurable; the ripples in a pond effect. Her teachings and love reach beyond her through those she inspired.

“Patti began making Patrinkets Jewelry out of her desire to adorn herself with original, creative, fun, colorful, magical artistic expressions.

“As an artist, she pushed the limits, continued to explore new possibilities. People were captivated by her presence…”

Murphy and Battaglia began their “collaboration with strengths-in July 2004 (after) we shared a table at Common Ground Music and Arts Festival…

“We were sisters in spirit,” said Murphy, “following instincts from a greater source that told us we were doing the right thing. We never made two pieces exactly the same. We did custom work to suit the individual’s needs; often designing pieces to go with a special outfit or occasion.”

Battaglia attended the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville, before earning a Masters degree in Art Education from Towson University.

She was awarded Teacher of the Year, by the Maryland Art Education Association in 1994. She retired from teaching art in Howard County public schools 30 years, in October 2008. She taught elementary art for 16 of those years and middle school art for 14 years.

In addition to Murphy, Battaglia was ‘family’ to so many people, especially her close friends, including Linda Van Hart and Mary Opasik.

Battaglia was also especially fond of her two dogs, which she referred to as her “boyz,” Aussie Sidney, an 11-year-old super sized Australian Shepherd and Berner Frankie, a 7-year-old Bernese mountain dog.

In addition to her handcrafted jewelry and clothing, Battaglia was known affectionately as the “accessory queen.”

In an extensive interview with Stephanie Shapiro for the Baltimore Sun “This teacher of art is a work of art,” on October 3, 1996, Battaglia, whom Shapiro referred to as “A multimedia artist and confessed ‘clothesaholic,” said, “They don't call me the accessory queen for nothing. I collect everything from antique clothes and coats…”

“I designed and made my own clothes in high school. I had a great big carpetbag. My mother never let me wear wild clothes for school. I had one look I went out the door with and another look [in the carpetbag] that showed up at school.”

“Do you remember in particular any outfit that you made?” asked Shapiro.

“I made a really wonderful, sort of salmon-colored satin mini-dress that doubled as a tunic,” responded Battaglia.

“It had bands of piping around the neckline. I wore it to see Jimi Hendrix in concert. I [also] wore that in school with purple elephant leg denim pants. My grandmother showed me how to do rag curls, so my hair bounced up and down while I walked through school. Platform shoes topped off the outfit.”

Van Hart, an art professor at McDaniel College, fellow participant in instructor at Common Ground and lifelong friend of Battaglia’s, said “she was beautiful and kind… I had not planned to spend the rest of my life without my best friend.”

Van Hart and Battaglia met at “a rather dull art education class room at Towson University in the late 1970s.” Battaglia entered the room like “a glowing vision of exotic cinnabar and silk…”

For the next four decades they worked together in the Maryland Art Education Association, Youth Art Month and Program Committee, and National Art Education Association.

In the pursuit of their common-interests in art and art education they traveled all over the United States and the world. They visited places such as Egypt, along with fellow McDaniel art professor Wasyl Palijczuk, Portugal, Jamaica, and “with Spanish oriented trips to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico City, San Miguel de 'Allende and Taxco on the Frida (Kahlo) trail.”

In between teaching in Howard County public schools, Common Ground and the Maryland Institute College of Art; Van Hart says, “We sandwiched art "happenings" at Howard County Arts Center and installation's for Maryland Art Places' Hair Ball sponsored by John Waters with the United Art Workers: John Sosnowsky, Kevin Dayhoff, Cathy Leaycraft, Dan Shapiro and Bobby Waddell…”

According to Van Hart, Battaglia’s “favorite subjects to teach were Japanese fish printing, collagraph printmaking, collage, assemblage, and funky junque jewelry.

“Many of the best art teachers in Maryland polished their passion for teaching art in her classroom (as student teachers.)

“She has been my best friend for over half my life. Patti is an awesome artist and an unforgettable woman.”

Battaglia was the beloved daughter of Lucy Battaglia-Witherspoon (nee Levasseur) and the late Salvatore Battaglia, loving companion and soul mate of Bill Murphy, and dear sister of Timothy, his wife Maureen, and their daughter Jessica; Michael and his wife Allison; and Gregory and his wife, Tracy and their sons Michael and Alex.

Viewing will be held at Weber's Funeral Home, 5311 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, on Thursday and Friday March 18 & 19 from 2-5pm and 7-9pm.

A funeral service will be Saturday March 20 at 10am at Our Lady of Victory Church, 4414 Wilkens Ave, Catonsville, followed by burial at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens, 200 East Padonia Rd, Timonium 21093.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Defenders of Animal Rights, 14412 Old York Rd, Phoenix, MD 21131

Note, the writer was one of Battaglia’s art partners in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Hokie Pride


“Hokie Pride” December 31, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/ylg3u4x

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Christie's to Offer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Picasso Masterpiece from His Blue Period


Christie's to Offer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Picasso Masterpiece from His Blue Period

March 18, 2010 Labels: Art Artists, Art Artists Picasso http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/christies-to-offer-andrew-lloyd-webbers.html http://tinyurl.com/yhw9u5d http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/309623.html

Giovanna Bertazzoni, Head of Impressionist and Modern Art at Christie's, London looks over Picasso's 'Portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto (The Absinthe Drinker), 1903. EPA/ANDY RAIN. Christie's to Offer Andrew Lloyd Webber's Picasso Masterpiece from His Blue Period http://tinyurl.com/yhw9u5d Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/19d6d2

LONDON.- Christie’s announced that they will offer an exceptionally important and highly celebrated masterpiece by Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) in the evening auction of Impressionist and Modern Art in London on 23 June 2010.

Painted by the most influential artist of the 20th century, Portrait of Angel Fernandez de Soto, 1903 comes from the artist’s celebrated Blue Period, arguably the greatest period in Picasso’s career.

The painting will be priced at £30 million to £40 million and all the proceeds will benefit The Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, a charity founded by the celebrated composer in 1992. Working for the public benefit, The Foundation focuses on the promotion of arts, culture and heritage in Britain.

The painting had been consigned for sale at Christie’s in New York in November 2006 but was withdrawn from the auction at the request of the vendor after an 11th hour ownership challenge based on a sal ...
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20100318 Christies to sell Picasso 1903 Absinthe Drinker

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

“Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball” to be held in Westminster on March 27th

Photo caption: Scenes from the 2009 “Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball.” (Submitted photos) The annual “Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball” Invades the Old Armory in Downtown Westminster on March 27th, 2010 [“Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball” to be held in Westminster on March 27th http://tinyurl.com/ydkt7yc Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/18wiov or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/451869271/the-annual-corbits-charge-civil-war-ball]

March 13, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/corbits-charge-civil-war-ball-to-be.html Labels: Annual Corbit's Charge, Carroll Co Community Events, History 18630629 Corbit's Charge, Westminster File community events http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/308622.html

The annual “Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball” Invades the Old Armory in Downtown Westminster on March 27th.

The 3rd Annual Corbit’s Charge Civil War Ball will take place this year on March 27, in the gymnasium of the old Longwell Armory (known today as the Westminster Family Center), 11 Longwell Avenue, in Downtown Westminster, Maryland, from 8:00 pm. until 11:00 p.m.

The annual event is hosted by the Corbit’s Charge Commemoration Committee and the City of Westminster’s Department of Recreation and Parks.

Proceeds will benefit the Corbit’s Charge Commemoration Committee, which is a not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Community Foundation of Carroll County.

The commemoration committee is dedicated to educating the public on Corbit’s Charge, which is also known by some historians as “The Battle of Westminster,” and other Civil War events that occurred in Westminster.

The annual ball particularly helps fund the commemoration committee’s sponsorship of Corbit’s Charge Commemorative Weekend held annually the last weekend of June.

According to a release by the city and the commemoration committee, attending the ball allows a person to “Experience a sense of what life was like more than 145 years ago … for an evening of 1860s period dancing, dance instruction, light refreshments, door prizes, and fun in Historic Downtown Westminster.

“Noted dance instructors and callers Briant and Karin Bohleke of the Gettysburg area will serve as the dance master and mistress. Live period dance music will be performed by Peg Shutes and Bruce Young of Smash the Windows from State College, Pennsylvania.”

“The ball is for the experienced and beginner alike and a partner is not required. Well-behaved children may attend; however, they need to be able to follow the calls to participate in the group formation dances.

“Your best 19th Century period attire is requested but not required; appropriate modern semi-formal attire is acceptable. Shoes with flexible leather soles are recommended for all dancing. Sandals, slides and rubber-soled athletic shoes are not desirable footwear for dancing. Please remember that spurs, swords, heel plates, and firearms are prohibited in the gym and on the building grounds.”

For those who did not attend the original conflict that inspired events such as the ball or the annual weekend in June, Corbit’s Charge took place on June 29, 1863 in Westminster.

At that time, according to the release, “90 men of Companies C & D of the Union First Delaware Cavalry engaged the vanguard of Major General J.E.B. Stuart’s 5,000-man cavalry division of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.”

“The brisk cavalry fight at the corner of Main Street and Washington Road became known as Corbit’s Charge, named after the commander, Capt. Charles Corbit, of the brave union troops. While it was a confederate victory, the battle helped to impede Stuart’s ability to link up with Confederate infantry in Pennsylvania and was a contributing factor in the defeat of Lee at Gettysburg.”

Tickets for the ball are $20 per person. Free parking is available in the Longwell parking deck or on the Longwell surface lot. If you are arriving by horse and buggy, please bring your own hay and horse feed.

For more information call Thomas B. Beyard, the City of Westminster at 410-848-9002 or Susan Harry at (410) 848-9161sharry@westgov.com; or Kim Prehn at (410) 876-5390 ujltd@msn.com.
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Friday, March 12, 2010

The Soligny story so far


The Soligny story so far: go here - -

Anthony Troy Soligny, 33, of New Windsor, Carroll County, Maryland, is accused of attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2, 2010

Maryland State Police say Soligny allegedly assaulted his wife with a steel and rubber hammer, which police said they have taken into evidence.

At about 11:30 p.m. March 2, 2010, State Police at the Westminster Barracks received a 911 call from the victim, who had gone to a neighbor’s home to call police.

Troopers found the victim had sustained what appeared to be severe blunt force trauma injuries to her head. She was transported by ambulance to the Carroll Hospital Center, then later to Shock Trauma Center.

After the alleged assault on March 2, 2010, Soligny fled the state. He was arrested the next day, March 3, 2010, while traveling on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia. He was subsequently locked up in Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville, Ga., until Maryland State Police returned him to Carroll County.

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, Maryland State Police spokesman Greg Shipley said Soligny arrived at the Carroll County Detention Center at 5:45 p.m. He was flown back to Maryland by troopers on a State Police plane. “There were no problems reported during transport.”

On March 11, 2010, a judge ordered the defendant held without bail. It was further ordered that Soligny have no contact with the alleged victim, (his wife) or “the minor children,” and that Soligny be given a psychiatric evaluation.

Carroll Eagle: http://www.explorecarroll.com/:

County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia
Posted: 3/03/10 in Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland
Posted: 3/09/10 in Westminster Eagle

UPDATE: New Windsor man suspected in hammer attack returns to Maryland
Posted: 3/10/10 in Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle

Investigative Voice:

1. NEWS FLASH — Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant is flown back to Maryland (Top Stories/The Project) By Kevin Dayhoff Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor in Carroll County, back to Maryland Wednesday to face allegations that he allegedly attacked his wife with a hammer ...

2. UPDATE — NABBED! Carroll Co. man accused in hammer attack to be extradited to Md. (Top Stories/The Project) ... wife with a hammer. Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of New Windsor is currently being detained in the Franklin County Detention Center in Carnesville, Ga., charged with attempted murder, first- and second-degree ...

3. NABBED! — Carroll Co. man arrested in Georgia after alleged hammer attack (Top Stories/The Project) ACCUSED OF BEATING WIFE WITH TOOL By Kevin Dayhoff A Carroll County man who allegedly beat his wife with a hammer is behind bars after being quickly apprehended in Georgia. Anthony T. Soligny, ...

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Sountrack1: Carroll Co man taken into custody for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/carroll-county-man-taken-into-custody.html http://tinyurl.com/yk95mr9 http://twitpic.com/16pbk6

Soundtrack2: (UPDATE1) Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland By Kevin Dayhoff March 8, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/y9ocw7e http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17hxxb or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/436427596/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of-hammer

Soundtrack3 (UPDATE2) Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland today (This story was just updated March 9, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. to reflect that Anthony T. Soligny is being returned to Maryland today.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update2-carroll-county-man-accused-of.html Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17hxxb or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/436427596/update-carroll-county-man-accused-of-hammer

Soundtrack4: Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, is flown back to Maryland March 10, 2010 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/accused-carroll-co-hammer-assailant.html http://tinyurl.com/y9uhw28 By Kevin Dayhoff Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17p46i

Soundtrack5: March 11, 2010 - - UPDATE Accused Carroll Co. hammer assailant, Anthony T. Soligny, remains behind bars in Westminster, MD March 10, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff (This story was just updated March 10, 2010 at 3:20 p.m.) http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/update-accused-carroll-co-hammer.html http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/307125.html Photo caption: On Tuesday, March 9, Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, is taken in handcuffs on board a Maryland State Police plane to be flown back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2. Photo courtesy of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department in Carnesville, Georgia Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/17p46i

[A comprehensive report on Anthony Soligny’s upcoming bail review and the circumstances surrounding the case, written by Carroll County Times staff writer Ryan Marshall may be found here: Bail review set for hammer attack suspect By Ryan Marshall, Times Staff Writer Thursday, March 11, 2010 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/articles/2010/03/11/news/local_news/2_bail_review.txt]

Soundtrack6: No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer. Defendant expresses concerns for his safety. March 11, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/no-bail-for-man-accused-of-attacking.html http://tinyurl.com/yc9pcyn Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/181p1f http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/307450.html



Friday, March 05, 2010

13th annual Random House Book Fair


13th annual Random House Book Fair Carroll Community College Westminster MD http://tinyurl.com/y868ck6 http://twitpic.com/16t35e http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/428915682/13th-annual-random-house-book-fair-13th-annual

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/302363.html

Books and book lovers are in plentiful supply at the 13th annual Random House Book Fair. The two-day affair is happening now, Friday, and Saturday, March 5 and 6 at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. For more information and a complete schedule see the February 28 Carroll Eagle: http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/3993/chapter-verse/ Photo by Kevin Dayhoff March 5, 2010

20100305 13th annual Random House Book Fair Annual Random House CCC Book Fair, Art Library authors, Colleges Carroll Community College

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/13th-annual-random-house-book-fair.html

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Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day


Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day http://tinyurl.com/ydx4lf7 http://twitpic.com/16p8o2

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/laura-russell-celebrates-dr-seuss-day.html http://tinyurl.com/ydx4lf7
http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/301933.html

Laura Russell looks positively dashing in her “Cat in the Hat” chapeau at William Winchester Elementary School in Westminster MD on March 1, 2010.

She was among about a dozen local dignitaries, retired teachers and other civic-minded persons put together last Monday, by the Woman's Club of Westminster, for “Read Across America” day, which celebrates Dr. Seuss’s birthday every year by reading to school children and distributing books.

Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

Related:

Horton Hatches the Egg http://www.thetentacle.com/

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http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3633

http://tinyurl.com/yze48d3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G5g1H08EhY

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/horton-hatches-egg.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/423703924/horton-hatches-the-egg

[20100301 LRussell] Art Library authors Dr Seuss, People Russell Laura

Laura Russell celebrates Dr. Seuss Day http://tinyurl.com/ydx4lf7 http://twitpic.com/16p8o2

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Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art


Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art

Please join us and meet Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist

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5:30 to 7:30 PM March 5, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh

Thomas Sterner is a sculptor and mixed media artist who is an important element in the fabric of art in Carroll County. Over the years his installations, organic sculptures and intricately carved wooden plaques and doors have both challenged and delighted viewers.

His work reminds the viewers of the delicate connection between humankind and nature. The natural wood canvas is delicately carved and enhanced with paint. Whether the work is infused with textual references or not, the work can be interpreted on many levels. Currently he is working on a series of architectural doors such as “A is for Art” which can be seen in the lobby of the Carroll Arts Center.

Thomas, his wife Barbara and children Bella and Taj are frequent visitors and participants in the myriad of art activities that Carroll County has to offer.

Off Track Art is pleased to have Thomas Sterner as our guest artist for March and April.

Off Track Art
11 Liberty Street-Side Entrance
Westminster, Maryland

Hat Tip: Charlotte Laslo
Silk & Stone Designs
cql.sasdesigns@gmail.com

20100305 sdsom Tom Sterner at OTA

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

“Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in downtown Westminster, Maryland.

We are dedicated to advancing the arts in Westminster as well as the careers, ideas, and artistic visions of its members.

Gallery Hours are: Tuesday through Wednesday 12 - 6:00 pm Thursday and Friday 12 - 7:00 pm Saturday 10 - 5:00 pm

Off Track Art 11 Liberty Street – rear Westminster, MD 21157


http://www.offtrackart.org/ Art Off Track Art Art Off Track Art artist profile Art Off Track Art Grand Opening Art Off Track Art in the news Art Off Track Art intro opening Art Off Track Art Just the Facts Art Off Track Art logo signage Art Off Track Art newsletter Art Off Track Artist Byrd Melinda Art Off Track Artist Collins-Smith Christina Art Off Track Artist DeLuca Sarah Abel Art Off Track Artist Laslo Charlotte Art Off Track Artist Sawdey Cathy

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http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/03/thomas-sterner-sculptor-and-mixed-media.html http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh

Please join us for Thomas Sterner, Sculptor and Mixed Media Artist at Off Track Art March 5 5:30-7:30 pm http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh

Thomas Sterner, Sculptor Mixed Media Artist Off Track Art March 5 5:30-7:30 pm http://tinyurl.com/ya2vezh http://twitpic.com/16ovr0 http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/427806857/thomas-sterner-sculptor-mixed-media-artist-off

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