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Patti Anne Battaglia, nationally known artist, teacher, 56 Published April 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Patricia Anne “Patti” Battaglia, 56, of Catonsville, a nationally known artist and teacher, died March 13 at home after an extended illness. She was well known in the Carroll County art community for her unique jewelry, collages and printmaking; and ... ...

Easter egg hunts, distillery raids signaled spring in Carroll County Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... quot; So here's the history lesson for today: Chocolate bunnies also might wind up on your "hide," but are doubtless not as painful as buckshot. When he is not eating too much Easter candy, ... ... ....

Strangers, celebrities offer to pay Marine family's court-ordered expenses Published April 4, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle People across the county — including Fox News cable host Bill O'Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by members of ... ...

Strangers, celebrities help pay expenses for family of fallen Marine Published March 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle People across the county — including FOX News cable host Bill O’Reilly — have pledged to help pay a $16,500 legal bill being levied against the father of fallen U.S. Marine Lance Corp. Matthew Snyder, of Westminster, whose 2006 funeral was picketed by ... ...

Mount Airy town elections a little over a month away Published March 29, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle The mayor’s office and two council seats are up for grabs this coming May 3 when Mount Airy citizens go to the polls to select new leadership for the town.It was standing room only at the Mount Airy Board of Supervisors of Elections citizens’ meeting March ... ...

Palm Sunday blizzard was winter's final revenge in 1942 Published March 28, 2010 by Westminster Eagle ... as you read this column on Palm Sunday 2010, history has not repeated itself. If it has, you may find me spending Easter in Florida ... bonnet and all. When he is not delusional with spring fever, ... ... . ...

Pennsylvania attorney general says WTTR sports announcer exposed himself to agent Published March 25, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle Bryan McLean, a part-time sports announcer for WTTR Radio in Westminster, is facing charges of unlawful contact with a minor stemming from an allegation that he exposed himself to an undercover agent for the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. ... ...

Maryland's 1864 Constitution: Alas, we hardly knew ya Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... rejected it on Feb. 26, 1870. It was finally ratified here on May 7, 1973. When he's not studying the second verse of "Maryland My Maryland," written in April 1861 by James Ryder Randall, ... ... . ...

Shall we dance? Published March 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle Rules include no swords or spurs on the dance floor, and courtesy toward both Blue and Gray revelers is as important as dance form. The third annual Corbit's Charge Civil War Ball will be held Saturday, March 27, transforming the gymnasium of the old ... ...

BB&T bank on East Main Street in Westminster robbed Published March 16, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle The BB&T bank at 193 E. Main St. was the scene of a robbery Monday at approximately 2:20 p.m., say Westminster Police Department officials.At that time, a man entered the bank and passed a note to a bank teller announcing a robbery. Although the ... ...

Richard Dixon's son recalls a life of his father's firsts Published March 14, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle ... ; said Tim, "is a result of his Carroll County education." For more information about Tim Dixon's book, go to www.marylandsfirstblacktreasurer.com. When he is not reading Tim Dixon's book, ... ... . ...

No bail for man accused of attacking his wife with a hammer Published March 11, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle A bail review hearing for Anthony Troy Soligny, accused of attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2, was held Thursday. In the hearing in Carroll County District Court, visiting Judge Paula J. Brown, noted that Soligny is accused of a violent crime and ... ...

New Windsor man suspected in hammer attack returns to Maryland Published March 10, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle On Tuesday, the Maryland State Police brought Anthony T. Soligny, of New Windsor, back to Maryland to face charges stemming from allegedly attacking his wife with a hammer on March 2. He was arrested March 3 on I-85 just outside of Lavonia Georgia and had ... ...

Carroll County man accused of hammer attack to be returned to Maryland Published March 9, 2010 by Westminster Eagle Maryland State Police said Monday that a Carroll County man who was arrested in Georgia on March 3 for allegedly assaulting his wife with a hammer the previous night will be brought back to Maryland today.Anthony T. Soligny, 33, of the unit-block of ... ...

DAYHOFF: For local kids, Seuss' magic plays as well today as it did in 1940s Published March 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... released in April 1942. When he is not reading Dr. Seuss, ... ... ....

County man accused of assault is apprehended in Georgia Published March 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Maryland State Police said Wednesday that a Carroll County man they say allegedly assaulted his wife Tuesday night with a hammer, was arrested shortly before 3 p.m. today by deputies in Georgia. State Police Lt. Andrew Winner identified the man as ... ...

DAYHOFF: In the 1800s, residents endured a real storm of the century Published February 28, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... to 15 above." Well, thank goodness for small favors. As for the situation we're facing in 2010, let me just say: Spring can come anytime now. When he is not muttering about his hatred of winter, ... ... ....

REMEMBERING HOBY: Renaissance man in Wolf's clothing Published February 21, 2010 by Eldersburg Eagle, Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... of knowledge about the writing and entertainment business," said Kevin Dayhoff, Eagle columnist and former Westminster mayor. "He was always helpful and supportive," Dayhoff said. "Even when we disagreed, he was always so ... ...

EAGLE ARCHIVE: Which comes first, baseball or digging out my driveway? Published February 21, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... that hope is near, baseball's spring training is here, and soon it will be raining instead of snowing. When he is not delusional with cabin fever, ... ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

DAYHOFF: For Valentine's Day, traditions range from cards to Crokinole Published February 14, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... , I'll leave you with one of my most heartfelt: Roses are red, violets are blue. I hate snow ... and you should too. When his not playing Crokinole, ... ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Historic 1857 quilt inspired by the politics and faith of its era Published February 7, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... all the quilt -- another piece of the fabric of our community history. When he not trying to figure-out how to operate an old family sewing machine, ... ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net....

Reception held for McDaniel president-elect Published February 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle Westminster community leaders had an opportunity to meet and welcome McDaniel president-elect Dr. Roger N. Casey and his wife, Robyn Allers at a reception held Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the Carroll Arts Council.Casey, 48, was selected in December by the ... ...

Funeral for Sen. Charles Mathias at the National Cathedral Published February 2, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle The funeral for former Maryland U.S. Senator Charles McCurdy (Mac) Mathias was held Tuesday at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.Mathias died at the age of 87 on Jan. 25.Although he is most remembered for his decades of support for civil ... ...

Remembering how we used to celebrate the best care anywhere Published January 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... professionals. As we look around today, there's still a lot to be thankful for. When he's not worrying over the aches and pains of getting old, ... ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

Carroll County's 173rd birthday celebrates a patchwork quilt of history Published January 24, 2010 by Carroll Eagle ... who received it as wedding present in the 1930s. When he is not interpreting the language of quilts, ... ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

'Coach' Charlie Havens was a good sport, and a patriot, too Published January 17, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... Coach Havens. If you have one, e-mail it to me or drop it in the mail at P. O. Box 1245, Westminster, MD 21158. When he is not shivering from the cold, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...

New year means a new city attorney in Westminster Published January 12, 2010 by Westminster Eagle The new year for Westminster city government will begin with new municipal attorneys for the first time in 30 years.At the first meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council for 2010, the city announced the appointment of Elissa Levan and Karen ... ...

Winter miseries include cold, wind and a threat to our ice cream supply Published January 10, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... ice cream in the middle of a snowstorm. It, too, would probably result in a lot of paperwork. When he is not looking for ice cream in a snowstorm, ... ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

DAYHOFF: New years of the past carried doom, gloom ... and a few local bright spots Published January 3, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle ... Year, we should all hold brighter hopes of the future, and make some good resolutions." Amen to that. When he is not partying in Taylorsville, ... ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Crime and vagrants greeted the new year in days gone by Published December 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle ... it, but he is not sure. Like everybody else, Mr. Tuck is frustrated but isn't sure who to blame." When he's not wearing a New Year's party hat, ... ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....

Snow day like this Published December 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle

Squeals on Wheels Published January 31, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle The Chesapeake Roller Derby team Mutiny defended the ship well, but it was the South Jersey Derby Girls who rolled to a 56-29 victory Jan. 23 in the first-ever roller derby event at the Danele Shipley Memorial Arena at the Carroll County Ag Center, in ... ...

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Judge Bell to speak at Carroll Co Freedom Fund Banquet

Robert M. Bell, Chief Judge, Maryland Court of Appeals to be the featured speaker at the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 Freedom Fund Banquet

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Crossposted: NEWS BRIEF — Maryland's chief judge to be featured speaker at ... Investigative Voice By Kevin Dayhoff Robert M. Bell, long-serving chief judge of the Maryland ... Editor's Note: Kevin Dayhoff, who frequently contributes to Investigative ...

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The Carroll County branch of the NAACP has announced that Chief Judge Bell will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming annual Freedom Fund banquet to be held April 9.

In 1996, Bell became the only active judge in the State to have served at least four years on all four levels of Maryland’s judiciary, and the first African-American to be named the state’s chief jurist.

Bell began his long career as an attorney with the law firm Piper and Marbury. He was first appointed to the bench in 1975 as a judge of the District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City, according to information from his office.

He next served as a judge for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City from 1980 until 1984. In that year, he was appointed judge to the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland and in 1991, Bell was appointed to the Court of Appeals of Maryland.

On October 23, 1996 then-Maryland Governor Parris Glendening, appointed him to the state’s highest court, Judge of the Court of Appeals.

Bell, who in his current role manages over 3,000 employees, and oversees the Maryland court system, lectures frequently at schools and community groups.

He was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on July 6, 1943 grew-up in Baltimore where he attended Dunbar High School.

In 1960, twelve Dunbar High School students entered a downtown Baltimore restaurant, were refused service and subsequently arrested and convicted for trespassing.

One of those students was a young Bell, who led an appeal of the verdict in a landmark civil rights case, Bell v. Maryland, which was eventually argued before the United States Supreme Court and brought an end to de facto racial segregation in Maryland.

Bell continued his education at Morgan State College, where he received his A.B. degree in 1966. He went on to Harvard University Law School where he received his J.D. in 1969.

The annual banquet will be held this year at Martin's Westminster on Friday, April 9, 2010, beginning 6:30 pm. Tickets for the banquet are $45.00. For more information contact Charlotte Brown (410) 861-7890, Jean Lewis (410) 861-6872, Bernard Jones, Sr. (410)-876-2358, or the Carroll County NAACP web site, http://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/

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Murphy the “Don” in surprise bid for the Maryland Statehouse

Murphy makes a surprise announcement just after midnight on April 1, 2010 that he will run against former Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, who had just announced on March 30, 2010 that he will be seeking his old office back. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/04/murphy-don-in-surprise-bid-for-maryland.html http://tinyurl.com/yexfeut http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/312008.html

Photo caption: Murphy is pictured in front of the NH State Capitol after testifying for a GPS client. Murphy, who is also known to have made recent trips to New Hampshire, is rumored to be a presidential contender in 2012. Photo courtesy of Genn & Murphy. Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/1cberm

April 1, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff for Soundtrack

In a surprise announcement, former Maryland Delegate Donald E. Murphy (R) has announced that he will be running for governor of Maryland in the September 14, 2010 Republican Primary.

Many political insiders had speculated privately that Murphy, known as the “Don,” in political circles, may toss his hat in the ring.

Murphy, who is also known to have made recent trips to New Hampshire, is also rumored to be a presidential contender in 2012.

Recently, noted political analyst Joe Steffen wryly wrote, “Murphy told me last night that a potential run for governor on his part was ‘in the mix.’ As MD point man for the 2008 McCain Presidential campaign and Senior Advisor to MD GOP U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Eric Wargotz to go with his other credentials, Murphy undoubtedly has a set of...bona fides.

“While discussing a possible gubernatorial run, Don Murphy did joke, however, that he ‘didn’t want to split the Murphy (primary) vote,’ a reference to young GOP businessman and upstart candidate, Brian Murphy, who is already running for governor in the GOP primary,” continued Steffen.

“Who knows? Maybe an actual Ehrlich run will entice Don Murphy into the campaign, concerns over splitting the Murphy vote be damned,” wrote Steffen.

Opening shot across the bow…

Steffen noted, “Beyond then-Governor Ehrlich's 2006 taxpayer-dollar-spending-spree-for-votes, THAT brings us back to the libertarian leaning conservative Don Murphy, who when talking about Mr. Ehrlich in the context of being conservative with the tax dollars offered this priceless observation:

“‘Saying Bob Ehrlich is a fiscal conservative is like saying Ocean Gallery (http://oceangallery.com/) is an art museum.’

“That wasn't the beer and bravado talking - but it was the best line of the night. And, hey, isn't the best humor always rooted in the truth?”

Are you experienced?

Murphy is experienced and known to be comfortable in his own skin and in the political arena.

Murphy previously represented District 12A, which covered portions of Baltimore and Howard County Maryland in the Maryland General Assembly from January 1995 to January 2003.

He is a graduate of Andover High School in Linthicum Maryland and graduated from the University of Baltimore with a degree in real estate in 1983.

In recent years, Murphy has been affiliated with the lobbying firm of Genn & Murphy and is a well known and popular GOP Strategist and advisor to U.S. Senate Candidate Dr. Eric Wargotz of Maryland.

In 1994, Murphy defeated the House Majority Leader in a legislative district that had never elected a Republican, according to the Genn & Murphy web site.

While a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, Murphy was a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Civil Law & Procedure Subcommittee. He served as Deputy Minority Whip from 2002 until 2003. Murphy did not seek reelection in 2002.

The Gunn & Murphy web site also reveals “After his reelection in 1998, he became an unlikely advocate for Medical Marijuana legislation as a result of being approached by a Green Beret constituent who was dying of cancer.

“The passage of the Darrell Putman Compassionate Use Act in 2003 placed Mr. Murphy in exclusive company with substantial national media recognition.

“When The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun and The Gazette listed their “winners and losers” for the Legislative Session, he was one of three, and the only non-incumbent legislator, named to the “winners” list in all three publications.”

“Murphy, a nationally-known campaign advisor, travels extensively at the request of candidates and focus groups who seek his advice,” according to his web site, Genn & Murphy.

Well-liked, well dressed and handsome.

The handsome, well-dressed Murphy is well-liked on both sides of the political aisle and many keen political observers, speaking on background noted, that he has the best chance of anyone to garner the vote in the General Election this November in the heavily Democrat cobalt-blue state of the Maryland.

“Murphy’s congeniality and work-ethic make him a favorite with members of both Maryland Legislative Houses controlled by Democrats,” notes his web site.

“During Mr. Murphy’s first term, the Guidebook of Maryland Legislators called him ‘the nicest Delegate in Annapolis.’ Near the end of his second term, the Montgomery Gazette concluded in its analysis of legislators that Mr. Murphy was unquestionably ‘liked by everyone,’” according to the Genn & Murphy web site.

“Mr. Murphy’s congeniality and work-ethic make him a favorite with members of both Maryland Legislative Houses controlled by Democrats, in addition to the new Republican Administration that has many of his former colleagues and friends in key policy and decision-maker roles,” notes the web site.

Most of the folks in Maryland tend to be more moderate

In a 2008 interview with MSNBC, Murphy, a political moderate, observed, “Most of the folks in Maryland tend to be more moderate,” said Don Murphy, who is the chairman of the Maryland delegation at the (Republican National) convention.”

The web site also notes that “Prior to running for office, Mr. Murphy held key positions in the commercial real estate field, including real estate analyst for Baltimore City’s Economic Development office and as Director of Leasing for a million square foot office and industrial park….”

Murphy is a life-long resident of Maryland with his wife, Gloria, who will be just as surprised as the “Don” and the rest of us that he is running for governor.

Then again, how could they have known – after all it is April Fools’ Day.

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

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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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Patti Anne Battaglia October 17, 1953 – March 13, 2010 [19930200 PAB]

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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

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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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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]

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

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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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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 ... More

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“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

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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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