Bennett Green came by the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. station for a Christmas visit.

Bennett Green came by the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. station for a Christmas visit. Accompanying Bennett, from right to left: Kyle Stull, Cody Green with Bennett, Kristen Green, Max Nickey, Kevin Dayhoff, & Caroline Babylon. 11Dec2016

WESTMINSTER POLICE HOST 13TH ANNUAL “SHOP WITH A COP” EVENT

WESTMINSTER POLICE HOST 13TH ANNUAL “SHOP WITH A COP” EVENT TO BENEFIT LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED

On December 10, 2016 at 8:00 a.m., the Westminster Police Department, in partnership with the Westminster Walmart, will be hosting their 13th Annual “Shop With A Cop” Program.

The “Shop With A Cop” program originated in 1978 as a way to give deserving children an opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts for their family members.

The program also gives children the opportunity to meet and spend time with police officers in a positive and non-confrontational environment.

This year twenty children from seven local families have been selected to participate. In the previous twelve years of the program, the Westminster PD “Shop With A Cop” program has benefited 268 kids from 119 local families in need.

The 2016 “Shop With A Cop” celebration will take place at the Westminster Walmart located at 280 Woodward Road (Westminster) on December 10th.

The children selected will be teamed with Police Department officers and employees to pick out gifts for the holiday season. Walmart will be providing gift cards to allow the children to purchase holiday gifts for their family members. After the shopping is completed, everyone will return to the Westminster Senior Center where they will wrap the gifts that were purchased. Following the gift-wrapping, the Police Department will host a holiday party from approx. 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for all participating families. Additionally, Santa will make a surprise visit.

More than 20 local businesses will be making donations in support of this years “Shop With A Cop” effort. Approximately 250 gifts have been donated by the generous citizens of Carroll County from gift ideas posted on the “Angel Tree” at Walmart. These gifts will be distributed to the children and their families.

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Grammy Evelyn Babylon, Caroline Babylon, Kevin Dayhoff, and Robin Baker Farinholt

Grammy Evelyn Babylon, Caroline Babylon, Kevin Dayhoff, and Robin Baker Farinholt at Ben and Holly's wedding reception. It was awesome to see Robin. Caroline, Robin, and I have been friends for 50-yrs... Dec. 10, 2016

Caroline and I stopped by the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. engine bays...

Caroline and I stopped in the engine bay to reflect upon the 60 years that Jack Lippy selflessly served our community. Later in the morning the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. conducted a memorial service at Myers Durboraw Funeral Home to celebrate the life of Mr. Lippy, who answered the final call on Dec. 4, 2016. God Bless him for his service. http://www.myersdurborawfh.com/notices/John-Lippy Dec. 10, 2016

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#pooleapalooza Congrats Ben Poole and Holly Shanholtz on their marriage.

#pooleapalooza Congrats Ben Poole and Holly Shanholtz on their marriage. We had a wonderful time at the reception. We were among many special folks. 10Dec2016

Caroline and I were really impressed with all the hard work that went into this year's Shop with a Cop. 10Dec2016

Caroline and I were really impressed with all the hard work that went into this year's Shop with a Cop. 10Dec2016

Hats off to the 13th annual Shop with a Cop holiday event with Sgt. Rad Darby

Hats off to the 13th annual Shop with a Cop holiday event with Sgt. Rad Darby and the Westminster Police Dept., who have worked hard to brighten the Christmas of 20 children and 7 local families. 10Dec2016

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Carroll Lutheran School fundraiser at Chipotle Tues. Dec. 13, 2016

Carroll Lutheran School fundraiser at Chipotle Tues. Dec. 13, 2016

Tuesday, December 13 at 5 PM - 9 PM

Chipotle Mexican Grill (Westminster, MD)

631 Baltimore Blvd, Unit 102, Westminster, Maryland 21157

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to benefit CLS. Come in to Chipotle in Westminster on Tuesday, December 13th from 5 pm to 9 pm and Chipotle will donate 50% of the receipts to CLS! Remember to bring your flyer.

Important reminders for this fundraiser:

* Make sure that you show the official flyer (hard copy or on your phone) or tell the cashier at checkout that you are there for a fundraiser before you pay! If you don't tell the cashier that you are there for the fundraiser, CLS won't get credit for the sale.

* Gift cards purchased during fundraisers do not count towards total donated sales, but purchases made with an existing gift card will count.

http://www.carrolllutheranschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Chipotle_Dec_2016.pdf

Thank you for your continued support of CLS!

For more information go to: http://www.carrolllutheranschool.org/

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https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/08/carroll-lutheran-school-westminster.html

Labels: Carroll Co Schools Carroll Lutheran Sch, Religion Carroll Lutheran School, Religion Lutheran

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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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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2nd Sunday of Advent services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster www.gracelc.org

2nd Sunday of Advent services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster www.gracelc.org Dec. 4, 2016 

John the Baptist's job was to prepare the way for Jesus. The gospel lesson for this Sunday comes from Matthew 3:1-12. 

Christmas is about Jesus. Remember this should you get lost in the hecticness of the season and lose sight of this. Jesus is the reason for the season.

We are mindful of the raging fires in Tennessee. The devastation of the fires calls to our attention what is really important to us. If we had to flee the fire, what would we really want to take with us?

Remember Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

Douglas Edward Menchey, 63, a member of the Westminster High School Class of 1971

Douglas Edward Menchey, 63, a member of the Westminster High School Class of 1971 https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/12/douglas-edward-menchey-63-member-of.html

Douglas Edward Menchey, 63, resident of Hampstead, Maryland, died Thursday, November 24, 2016. He was a member of the Westminster High School Class of 1971. He was born September 13, 1953

Douglas Edward Menchey

September 13, 1953 ~ November 24, 2016 (age 63)

Douglas Edward Menchey, 63, resident of Hampstead, Maryland, died in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House from complications from cancer.

Born September 13, 1953 in Gettysburg, PA, he was the son of E. Naomi (Halter) Menchey of Taneytown and the late Charles Edward Menchey. He is survived by his significant other, Laurie J. Bostic.

Doug graduated for Westminster High School Class of 1971. He was previously employed by Menchey Construction Company, and currently was employed with the Carroll County Public School System maintenance department. He enjoyed NASCAR, NHRA, and carpentry. He especially enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren; joking around with the guys in the shop; sharing good times with friends; and spending time in his favorite chair with all his kitties. He loved his diet coke, Yuengling beer, ice cream, lifesavers, and the movie Blazing Saddles. Doug was a good dad, friend, and mentor and will be dearly missed by all.

Surviving in addition to his mother and significant other are sons, Bryan Menchey of Manchester, Dan Menchey and wife Nicole of Kennedyville, and Justin Menchey of Hampstead; grandchildren, Brady, Daniel and Debra Menchey; sisters, Deborah Bean and husband James of Westminster and Dorothy Diehl of Hanover, PA; nephews, Randy Diehl, Jimmy Bean, and Bradley Diehl; former spouse, Carol Menchey of Dundalk; and furry feline “Radar”. He was predeceased by his 1st wife, Debbie Hudgins.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 91 Willis Street, Westminster with Rev. Eric Marstellar officiating. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Silver Run. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Doug’s family wishes to publicly Thank Dr. Lentz and Dr. Kruter and the nurses and staff of CCU West, IMC South, and Dove House for the care and attention given to him and his family in the short time he was there.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave, Westminster, MD  21157.

Charitable donations may be made to:

Carroll Hospice

2920 Stoner Avenue, Westminster MD 21157

Tel: 1-410-871-8000

http://www.myersdurborawfh.com/notices/Douglas-Menchey

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Baltimore Sun - Carroll County Times - The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO

Soundtrack: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
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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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The garden prepares for a well-deserved long winter's rest

The garden prepares for a well-deserved long winter's rest. It worked hard this year. Nov. 27, 2016 Rognlien Family R2, Babylon Family MR2, Babylon Family MR2, US st Ohio, US st Ohio Wooster, Ag gardening, Ag gardening vegetables, Seasons Fall, Seasons Winter, #Dayhoffphotoblog, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff picture of the day, #POD, 

"First Sunday of Advent" services at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Sat. evening - "First Sunday of Advent" services at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in downtown Wooster Ohio www.stmarywooster.org 527 Beall Avenue Wooster Ohio. The first Sunday of the church year. 27Nov2016

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Wooster Ohio Saturday eve. 26Nov2016

Putting up and decorating the Christmas tree

Putting up and decorating the Christmas tree with my niece Marnie and nephew Louis 27Nov2016

Found this well deserved shout out to recognize the great work of the Westminster Police

Found this well deserved shout out to recognize the great work of the Westminster Police Dept.

Every week I hear great stories about the work of the local public safety agencies; the Westminster Police, and the local Manchester, Taneytown, and Sykesville police departments, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Md State Police, the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. and all the local volunteer fire departments.

We are very fortunate to work with such great men and women in Carroll County. We should not take them for granted.

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church

Apple crisp, ice cream, friends, and family for dessert after church at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Wooster Ohio 25Nov2016

Uncle Kevin and Linus, the cattle dog, are having a quiet conversation

Uncle Kevin and Linus, the cattle dog, are having a quiet conversation about Brown Swiss versus Jersey versus Holstein. According to Linus, "Brown Swiss and Holstein are two of the best known cattle breeds in the world. ... Holstein and Brown Swiss actually came from Europe. Originating in the Netherlands, the Holstein cow is the best cow in terms of dairy or milk production..."