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
Eagle Archive: A New Windsor summer made glorious by William
Shakespeare
By Kevin Dayhoff, August 26, 2012: https://wp.me/p8C7tH-am On the morning of
Aug. 22, in 1485, a defining moment in English history took place with the
death of Richard III in the Battle of Bosworth Field.
This of course, leads us directly to the summer of 1938 at
Blue Ridge College in New Windsor.
Well, sorta-kinda.
I'll explain … after I wax poetic with William Shakespeare:
"Now is the winter of our discontent, Made glorious summer by this son of
York…"
Many will recognize that these lines appear in Shakespeare's
"Richard III" — the last play of a study in history of the Wars of
Roses by Shakespeare, which includes, "Henry VI, parts 1, 2 and 3,"
"Richard II" and "Henry V." Of all of Shakespeare's work,
"Richard III" remains my favorite (followed by, on any given day,
"As You Like It").
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
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
Feb. 17, 2018 annual Carroll County Republican Party
Legislative Breakfast
On Jan. 20, 2018, the Carroll County Republican Party sent
out the following information:
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Carroll County Republican Party invites you to "Make
Breakfast Great Again"
Join us on Saturday, February 17, 2018 for a breakfast with
great guest speakers including Carroll County's delegation to Annapolis. Topics include the latest news from the
Maryland General Assembly, the 2018 election, Maryland's sanctuary state
status, and more.
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
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
Judge Joe Getty stops for a picture with Silver Oak Academy Program Director Kevin McLeod, the speaker at the annual MLK breakfast this morning. 27Jan2018
January 10, 2003 - 15-years ago - “Uniontown Road gets facelift” by Jamie Schmidt - Jamie
Wagman.
“Uniontown Road gets facelift” By Jamie Schmidt, Times Staff
Writer, Friday, January 10, 2003
For months, construction workers have been working in
Westminster on Uniontown Road, from the intersection of Old New Windsor Road
and West Main Street to the intersection of West Main Street and Md. 31.
Thomas B. Beyard, Westminster's director of planning and
public works, said that the estimated $1.8 million road repair project was
first envisioned 10 years ago.
Back then, the road was without sidewalks, a drainage system,
or adequate water lines, he said.
"It had numerous bumps and was too narrow," he
said.
"There were no sidewalks - people used to walk in the
street. There were utility patches, too. It was in very poor shape."
Finksburg-based Meekins Construction is building retaining
walls, sidewalks and a storm drain.
"Because they aren't doing paving work, most
[construction] is underground," Beyard said. "It is difficult on the
workers during snowfall, but big projects always carry into bad seasons."
Construction began in the late summer and Beyard said he
expects the project to end in the early summer.
"People will definitely notice the benefits," he said. "A new
water service will improve water for people in that area."
Beyard said that the city dealt with 15 to 20 property
owners on this project. Uniontown Road resident Charles Dukehart said he is
looking forward to the end of construction. The Dukehart family uses a back
alley to get in and out of the neighborhood.
Currently, local traffic is allowed through the street, but
normal traffic won't resume until the spring.
"We are trying to keep as much traffic off as possible
right now for safety concerns," Beyard said.
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
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
CC 181st birthday celebration: At the Historical Society's 181st birthday celebration at Grace Hall in Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. This year's event features musicians David and Ginger Hildebrand who are performing "the patriotic songs, ballads, marches, dance tunes and theater songs popular in early Maryland while wearing appropriate period costumes," as explained by an excellent article by Michel Elben in the Carroll County Times the other day: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/cc-weekahead-011418-story.html 20Jan2018
The importance of packing light cannot be overemphasized,
but, for your own good, I’ll try. You’ll never meet a traveler who, after five
trips, brags: “Every year I pack heavier.” The measure of a good traveler is
how light he or she travels. You can’t travel heavy, happy, and cheap. Pick
two.
One Bag, That’s It
My self-imposed limit is 20 pounds in a 9" × 21" ×
14" carry-on-size bag (it’ll fit in your airplane’s overhead bin, at least
on your transatlantic flight — though many European airlines restrict hand
luggage to even smaller weights and dimensions). At my company, we’ve taken
tens of thousands of people of all ages and styles on tours through Europe. We
allow only one carry-on bag. For many, this is a radical concept: 9" ×
21" × 14"? That’s my cosmetics kit! But they manage, and they’re glad
they did. After you enjoy that sweet mobility and freedom, you’ll never go any
other way.
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
Hello my friends, family, and fans! Thank you for following me here all these years. My posts have been a bit lagging to non-existent. (Sorry about that!) But now, I'm starting fresh with a new website and a new blog location.
Sunday school at Grace Lutheran Church. Our discussion is about our spiritual and vocational callings. The springboard for the discussion was 1 Samuel 3: 1-10. "Here I am , you called me." 14Jan2018
Sunday morning 9 am church service at Grace Lutheran Church. It's 14 degrees outside, but warm and affirming here at Grace. www.gracelc.org Today the council officers are being installed. Pastor Martha's message was about the lessons of 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and John 1:43-51... I liked the part when Nathaniel said, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?"
It is a rainy day in historic downtown Westminster. I am grabbing a bite to eat at Giulianova. Checking out the train and my display at Off Track Art, and enjoying the comings and goings, hustle and bustle of passers-by. Sat. 12Jan2018
What? Doesn't everyone have a reclining chair sitting on the back of the truck? We disposed of our old recliner today and our household is sad. Please join in a moment of silence over the loss of our chair. We are taking it hard. 12Jan2018
May 2, 2017: Westminster City Council candidate: Ann Thomas Gilbert
Profession: Adult Service Case worker for the Department of Social Services
Years Experience: 18+ years
Education: McDaniel College- Master of Science in Counseling Education; May 2009; University of Maryland Baltimore County, Bachelor of Arts; 1989
Community Groups involved in: Member of Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster, Member of the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Member of the Carroll Leadership Class of 2012, and Member of the Healthy Aging Leadership Team
Past Political Experience: None
Campaign priorities
1. Public safety- This is a multifaceted issue that needs to be addressed more vigorously and with greater focus. Improved public safety includes efforts to reduce the sale and use of drugs, to develop options for our homeless population and to deal with the crime issue. We need to collaborate with our service agencies and law enforcement to seek their suggestions and input. Partnering with local colleges, the health department, and local agencies to expand services will help to address these issues. By sharing our ideas and resources together we can progress toward a safer more attractive community. Offering more downtown family activities such as the successful Flower and Jazz fest, the wine stroll, and concerts in the park will increase exposure to all the city has to offer and will create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
2. Utilizing the Broadband project to attract new business and create jobs is an effort that needs continued support. This service puts our City in the forefront of modern technology to expand and develop business opportunities. By creating a business friendly atmosphere, we will stimulate economic growth. This accompanied with efforts to support law enforcement to reduce crime and the sale and use of drugs will make the downtown area safer and more appealing to our citizens and to future businesses.
3. Improving communication between the city administration, the council and the citizens of Westminster. To do this we can begin to broadcast council meetings on local programming. Create a newsletter from the council and to offer informal activities to enable communication with citizens; such as scheduled walks in neighborhoods, meet and greet sessions at local restaurants or business. This will allow us as representatives of your city to hear your concerns and hopefully praises as well.
Recently, the Carroll County Times reported on our sheriff
and state's attorney seeking pay increases for the next election cycle. A
related editorial asked whether the salaries for Carroll County employees' are
too low. I am the president of Carroll County's Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
20, and I am writing to confirm that Carroll County has some of the lowest-paid
police in the state.
Every day the national media has a story about a police
shooting, or a negative article claiming misconduct by an officer. The Times
recently printed an article on local deputies leaving for higher pay or to
start another career outside of law enforcement ("Sheriff's Office Loses
Three Deputies" – Jan. 13, 2017). One deputy left the agency to start an
entirely new career, citing the current negative atmosphere in law enforcement
as his reason for leaving. Thankfully, that negative atmosphere is not evident
in Carroll County and law enforcement is very well supported by our citizens.
Law enforcement personnel in Carroll County do an
outstanding job, frequently resorting to their training and experience to
diffuse and de-escalate difficult situations that could've brought the national
spotlight to Carroll County. The crime rate in Carroll County is low and has
been for years. That low crime rate is directly attributable to the quality of
policing in the county. The same policing that is being underpaid. Compared to
agencies of similar size and responsibilities like Harford, Frederick and St.
Mary's counties, Carroll County Sheriff's patrol deputies are paid on average
11 percent lower than those agencies. The disparity continues as a deputy goes
up in rank and takes on additional responsibilities, with an average of 20-30
percent lower pay than these same agencies. This is also the case for
corrections deputies and officers from Carroll municipalities as they are paid
significantly lower salaries across the board than their counterparts in other
counties.
It is not my intention to paint a picture of doom and gloom
as there are a lot of good benefits to working in Carroll County and I know
that Carroll County Sheriff's deputies take special pride in the quality of
their work. Nor should the current situation be attributed to the current Board
of Commissioners as they inherited this problem; however, they do have an
opportunity to right the ship and I think it is incumbent on them to do so.
Brandon Holland, Westminster, The writer is the president of
Carroll County FOP Lodge 20.
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