Dayhoff Westminster

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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Vet tech Tanya Andrews assists Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night.


Vet tech Tanya Andrews assists Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night. Photo by Westminster Fire Dept. Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff Friday – Saturday, May 20-21, 2016

Several family pets were saved by quick action by the firefighters on the scene of a two – alarm fire late Friday night in Westminster. The cats and dogs were attended to by emergency medical personnel, including vet tech Tanya Andrews who assisted Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night

Over 80 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co, and the Westminster Police Dept. responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in the 200 block of Gallatin Court, north of Westminster off Cranberry Rd.

The first call came into the county emergency communications center at 9:39. A second alarm was quickly sounded at 9:55.

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

Friday, May 20, 2016

I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016


I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016 Tony Eckard Gainor Davis Richard Weaver Doug Howard Kathy Zepp Wantz Pamela Zappardino Charles Collyer Michael Shipley

Zwonitzer, the author of "The Statesman and the Storyteller," about the relationship of John Hay and Mark Twain; is being by interviewed McDaniel professor, historian Dr. Bryn Upton

Sitting with Pam Zappardino and Charles Collyer and so many good friends and colleagues. Hat's off to the leadership of Commissioners Howard, Weaver, and Wantz – and for Lynn Wheeler and the great staff of the Carroll County Public Library… for bringing this program forward…

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Grace Lutheran Church council president Ron Fairchild leads the annual church informational meeting.

Sun May 15, 2016 Grace Lutheran Church council president Ron Fairchild leads the annual church informational meeting. Today, the word of the day in church appeared to be intentionality. Too fun.

The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at entrance to the 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River east of Frederick until 1942.

The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at entrance to the 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River east of Frederick until 1942.

Sun May 15, 2016 - The Jug Bridge demijohn that once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70. 

The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70. 

The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at the entrance to the 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River east of Frederick until 1942.

Sun May 15, 2016 – The Jug Bridge demijohn that once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70. 

The Jug Bridge monument was relocated in 1965 to its present location on Bowman Farm Road, at the intersection of I-70 and West Patrick Street not far from the Frederick Airport, Fairgrounds and the public safety campus.

Friday, May 13, 2016 Caroline and I ventured to Taneytown and ate at Tony’s Café and Pizzeria

Friday, May 13, 2016 Caroline and I ventured to Taneytown and ate at Tony's Café and Pizzeria

Caroline, Grammy, and I had dinner at Harry’s Main Street Grille in historic downtown Westminster.

Sat., May 14, 2016 Caroline, Grammy, and I had dinner at Harry's Main Street Grille in historic downtown Westminster. It was great to see Harry Sirinakis and our dinner was great. 

Welcome to a celebration of Pentecost services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster www.gracelc.org Sun May 15, 2016

Welcome to a celebration of Pentecost services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster www.gracelc.org Sun May 15, 2016

Mr. R. Delaine Hobbs, Jr., 81, a member of the Mount Airy Town Council for 36 years passed away Thursday May 12, 2016


Mr. R. Delaine Hobbs, Jr., 81, a member of the Mount Airy Town Council for 36 years passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/05/mr-r-delaine-hobbs-jr-81-member-of.html

Mount Airy Council President Hobbs was a faithful and selfless public servant who served his community, the Mount Airy Vol. Fire Dept., Carroll Hospital, Carroll Community College, the greater Carroll County community and the state of Maryland with enormous honor and distinction. His passing is a great loss. The mantle is now passed to us to try and build upon his accomplishments and continue his legacy. President Hobbs, your watch is over we will try to take it from here, you duty is done here. God has your place in heaven. Our heart and prayers go out to his family, colleagues, and friends. God Bless and rest in peace. Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster mayor, 2001-2005 Chaplain Westminster Fire Dept., and Caroline Babylon

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Mr. R. Delaine Hobbs, Jr., 81, of Mount Airy, Md., passed away Thursday May 12, 2016 surrounded by his family, at Frederick Memorial Hospital.

He was a well-known community leader, business owner and devoted family man. He lived to serve the greater good of others.

Born October 24, 1934 in Frederick, Md. He was a son of the late Reginald Delaine Sr., and Helen Gertrude Houff Hobbs.

Delaine attended the University of Maryland as a Business Major. He was First Chair Trombonist in the University of Maryland Marching Band. He also attended the Peabody Conservatory of Music with a full scholarship; and the New York Institute of Photography.

He owned and operated several Mount Airy businesses - People's Lumber & Supply Company, Inc., Shops of Yesteryear, Inc. and Delaine Hobbs Photography Studio.

He bred champion English Springer Spaniels, he played in the Browningsville Band, as well as having his own band called the "Blue Notes"

Delaine was a member of the Mount Airy Town Council for 36 years from 1966 - 2002, serving as Secretary from 1966-1988, and President 1988-2002. His nine consecutive four year terms made him the third longest elected official to hold office in a municipality in Maryland history.

A member of the Carroll Community College Board of Trustees for 22 years from 1993 - 2015. He was appointed to the board by four consecutive Maryland Governors. He received an honorary doctorate degree, and in 2015 the Carroll County Commissioners honored him for his years of service on the board.

Delaine was President of the Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Department for an unprecedented 17 years.

A long-time member of the Mount Airy Rotary Club where he was awarded the Paul E. Harris Fellow Award by his peers.

A lifetime member of the Carroll County Hospital Board.

He was an inaugural inductee into Maryland's Municipal Hall of Fame; and in 2000 he was inducted into the Mount Airy Hall of Fame.

In June 2013 he was honored by the Mayor and Mount Airy Town Council commemorating his years of dedicated service to the town. A portrait and plaque were unveiled at the Town Hall where they will be permanently displayed.

Delaine was a longtime member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Mount Airy and a current member of New Market United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife Mary Ann Hobbs; two children: Scott Delaine Hobbs and his wife Evelyn; and Heather Ann Hobbs Michael and her husband Patrick, and three grandchildren: Cameron Michael, Megan Hobbs and Logan Michael. He was preceded in death by his daughter Kristen Lynn Hobbs.

In honor of R. Delaine Hobbs' 36 years of service on the Mount Airy Town Council, Mayor Patrick Rockinberg has ordered that all flags flown on Mount Airy town property be lowered to half- staff beginning at sunrise on Friday, May 13, 2016 until his interment.

Friends may call 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Molesworth-Williams Funeral Home. 26401 Ridge Road, Damascus, Maryland.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 at New Market United Methodist Church, 5501 Old New Market Road, New Market, Maryland 21774. Reverend Scott Clawson, will officiate. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions in Mr. Hobbs' name to New Market United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, and mailed to Post Office Box 111, New Market, Maryland 21774 –

Molesworth-Williams P.A. Funeral Home
26401 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD 20872

(301) 253-2138
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Saturday, May 14, 2016

Sat., May 14, 2016 - Irises - of all the perennial flowers of the spring, irises are one of my favorites.

Sat., May 14, 2016 - Irises - of all the perennial flowers of the spring, irises are one of my favorites. I found this one in the planting area that Lyndi  McNulty helps oversee at the parking lot near Harry's Main Street Grille. Irises are one of a number of perennials that I grew when I farmed for a living. It remains one of my favorites in spite of the fact that irises can be a pain to grow in large numbers in a container operation. The flowers are spectacular.

Sunday, May 8, 2016

My friend Westminster Councilwoman Suzanne Albert celebrated Mother’s Day by working in the yard.

My friend Westminster Councilwoman Suzanne Albert celebrated Mother's Day by working in the yard with her daughters. Sunday, May 8, 2016

I really enjoyed visiting the Hampstead Vol. Fire Dept. yesterday, Sat. eve. May 7, 2016.

I really enjoyed visiting the Hampstead Vol. Fire Dept. yesterday, Sat. eve. May 7, 2016. Lots of nice folks. I always enjoy working with them.

Sun. May 8, 2016 Services at Grace Lutheran Church, www.gracelc.org Westminster MD

Sun. May 8, 2016 Services at Grace Lutheran Church, www.gracelc.org Westminster MD. This was the last service for our seminarian, Erika Tobin. Now she is off to go to AK. Alaska's gain is our loss. We will miss Seminarian Erika Tobin. Godspeed.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees


Retrieved May 3, 2016

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation


The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation is administered by a thirteen-member Board of Trustees which includes the State's Comptroller, Treasurer, Secretary of Agriculture, and Secretary of Planning, all of whom serve as "ex officio" members. The other nine members of the Board serve "at-large" and represent various regions of the State.

All members are appointed by the Governor and serve a term of four years. At least five of the at-large members are farmer representatives; the Board has representation from the Maryland Agricultural Commission, the Maryland Farm Bureau, the Maryland State Grange, the Maryland Young Farmers' Advisory Board, and the State's forestry industry.

Responsibilities of the Foundation's Board of Trustees include

Disseminating information to farmland owners and other Maryland citizens;

Providing assistance and coordination to the twenty-three Agricultural Land Preservation Advisory Boards;

Promulgating program rules, regulations, and procedures;

Reviewing and approving easement applications; and

Acquiring by purchase or donation, agricultural land preservation easements on productive agricultural land.

Members of the Board Trustees


Bernard L. Jones, Sr.
Acting-Chair, Board of Trustees
At-large Representative
Carroll County resident
Appointed:  2010

Michael Calkins
Young Farmers' Advisory Board Representative
Howard County resident
Appointed:  2014

Craig Highfield
At-large Representative
Anne Arundel County resident
Appointed:  2013

Patricia A. Langenfelder
At-large Representative
Kent County resident
Appointed:  2013

Donald T. Moore
Maryland Grange Representative
Cecil County resident
Appointed:  2009

James B. “Bubby” Norris, Jr.
At-large Representative
St. Mary’s County resident
Appointed:  2009
 
Jonathan Quinn
At-large Representative
Cecil County resident
Appointed:  2008

Eugene B. Roberts, Jr.
Agriculture Commission Representative
Howard County resident
Appointed:  2011

Honorable Peter Franchot
State Comptroller
Ex Officio Member
Represented by Jerome Klasmeier
 
Honorable David R. Craig        
Secretary of Planning
Ex Officio Member
Represented by Daniel Rosen        

Honorable Nancy K. Kopp
State Treasurer
Ex Officio Member        
Represented by Susanne Brogan
 
Honorable Joe Bartenfelder
Secretary of Agriculture
Ex Officio Member

Represented by James P. Eichhorst
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E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com

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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Monday, May 2, 2016

Carroll Co. Library celebrates the 65th anniversary of the opening of Davis Library


Carroll Co. Library celebrates the 65th anniversary of the opening of Davis Library http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/05/carroll-co-library-celebrates-65th.html

For more information on the Davis Library click here: Westminster File Davis Library

Westminster Md. May 1, 2016 Sunday - Sharon Yingling on the left – a member of the Friends of Carroll County Public Library board, Davis Library board member Caroline Babylon in the middle, and Carroll County Public Library board member Joyce Davis Muller on the right, cut a cake at the Westminster branch of the library to help celebrate the 65th anniversary of the opening of the Davis Library, a predecessor of what we know today as the Carroll County Public Library. Photo by Del. Susan Krebs.

Look for a similar photograph by Carroll County Public Library’s communications specialist Jennifer Boatman on an excellent article about this event by Carroll County Times writer, Michel Elben in the Monday, May 2nd, edition of the Carroll County Times. Find her article here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/communities/westminster/ph-cc-davis-library-anniversary-20160501-story.html

Caroline, and I joined many friends, colleagues, and community leaders, and the fantastic staff of the Carroll Co. Public Library for a celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis’ contributions to our community.

Jennifer Boatman also produced an excellent video in which local folks shared their memories of the Davis Library. The video debuted at the Davis Day ceremonies today, just after lunch as approximately 45 folks braved a spring shower and chilly temperatures to attend the historic downtown Westminster event; one of many recently developed by the Carroll County Public Library.

Many could not agree more with what Del. Susan Krebs said on her Facebook page, “Celebrated Davis Day at the Westminster library, honoring Walter H. Davis who started the first public library in Carroll County in 1951. What a legacy he left to Carroll Countians!”

Thank you Del. Susan Krebs, Mark Krebs, and Commissioners Dennis Frazier, and Stephen Wantz, and Kathy Zepp Wantz, Paul Zimmermann, for always taking the time, often away from your families, in spite of extremely busy schedules; to show - up at our community events.

A big thank you goes out to the staff and board of the Carroll County Public Library for all your hard work on developing so many arts and cultural community and social events for Carroll County; including folks such as Kati Hoffman, Jennifer Boatman, Lisa Picker, Tony Eckard, and Lynn Wheeler.




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Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: 
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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/

E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com

My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/


See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Sunday, May 1, 2016

Last night, Sat. April 30, 2016, Caroline and I really enjoyed the Historical Society of Carroll County Gala


Last night, Sat. April 30, 2016, Caroline and I really enjoyed the Historical Society of Carroll County Gala.

We joined Bernie Jones and his wife, and Charles and Virginia Harrison at our table. We danced the night away at one of the better benefit events we have attended in recent memory. We tip our cowboy hats to Historical Society for a wonderful evening and to Becky and Nick Herrick for being excellent hosts.

We joined many at the Westminster Library for a celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis’ contributions to our community May 1, 2016

May 1, 2016 Sunday - We joined many at the Westminster Library for a celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis' contributions to our community May 1, 2016
Thank you Del. Susan Krebs, Mark Krebs, and Commissioners Dennis Frazier, and Stephen Wantz, and Kathy Zepp Wantz, Paul Zimmermann, for always taking the time, often away from your families, in spite of extremely busy schedules; to show - up at our community events.
Caroline, Grammy, Marian, and I joined many friends, colleagues, and community leaders, and the fantastic staff of the Carroll Co. Public Library for a celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis' contributions to our community.
Could not agree more with what Del. Susan Krebs said on her Facebook page, "Celebrated Davis Day at the Westminster library, honoring Walter H. Davis who started the first public library in Carroll County in 1951. What a legacy he left to Carroll Countians!"
A big thank you goes out to the staff and board of the Carroll County Public Library for all your hard work on developing so many arts and cultural community and social events for Carroll County; including folks such as Kati Hoffman, Jennifer Boatman, Lisa Picker, and Lynn Wheeler.