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McDaniel hosts Black History Month Convocation Feb. 16 featuring Rev. Tutu
Rev. Tutu shares her experiences as a human rights advocate as well as growing up as the daughter of the late Desmond Tutu in apartheid South Africa.
Carroll County Yesteryears: An iconic photo with an intriguing history
Carroll County Yesteryears: An iconic photo with an intriguing history
Did you have a chance to read this great story by Mary Ann Ashcraft?
Carroll County Yesteryears: An iconic photo with an intriguing history
By MARY
ANN ASHCRAFT CARROLL COUNTY TIMES | JAN 23, 2022
Have you seen this photograph before? You probably have if you follow Carroll County history. It usually appears in newspapers every year or two on Memorial Day or in conjunction with a Civil War article. But do you know the intriguing story behind it?
Tuesday, February 1, 2022
Monday, January 31, 2022
On January 26, 1931 Westminster Firefighter Joe Hahn died
Saturday, January 29, 2022
Former Westminster police officer Don Hood has died at age 80.
Former Westminster police officer Don Hood has died at age 80.
Don Hood, 80; of Westminster, formerly of Sykesville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Bridging Life (Dove House) in Westminster.
I am not sure when Westminster Police Officer Don Hood started with Westminster. I remember him from the 1970s. He retired as a corporal. I always found it interesting that he was an airplane pilot. He probably left the agency in the early 1980s. Cpl Hood was known as a patient, kind and understanding police officer. He was always quick to praise and encourage. He served in the National Guard, and many credited his military service as the source of his calm demeaner and command presence. He is survived by his wife, Janet.
According to his obit – he was born on November 26, 1941, in Westminster, he was the son of the late Crawmer Andrew Hood "Bud" and Edith (Jackson) (Hood) Germroth "Jackie".
Don was a 1960 graduate of Francis Scott Key High School. He was a retired grocer for Safeway, a former Westminster City police officer and served in the Army National Guard.
He was a member of the Meadow Branch Church of The Brethren where he enjoyed working at the churches pancake breakfasts. His hobbies included RVing, boating, riding his motorcycle, but his greatest passion was flying his airplane.
Don is survived by his loving wife Janet (Wolfe) Hood of 61 years. He was a cherished father of Terri Newsome and husband Johnny, and Donna Eppler and husband Thomas; beloved grandfather of Courtney (Imler) Quintano, Nathan Newsome, Lindsey Eppler and Riley Eppler; great grandfather of Madalyn Quintano. Besides his parents he was pre-deceased by his siblings John W. Hood, Robert A. Hood and Carol G. Baker.
The family will receive family and friends on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 11:00-12:30 with a Celebration of Life Service immediately following at the Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren. 818 Old Taneytown Rd. Westminster MD 21158.
Memorial contributions may be made to Meadow Branch Church of the Brethren or the Salvation Army of Carroll County, 300 Hahn Rd, Westminster MD. 21157 or online at http://www.salvationarmyusa.org.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/carrollcountytimes/name/donald-hood-obituary?id=32500633
American
Legion Obituaries – Click here to read the obituaries of members of
Carroll Post 31 American Legion in Westminster who have passed away: https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/American%20Legion%20Obituary
To see obituaries and tributes published in Dayhoff Carroll, click: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/search/label/People%20obituaries
Posted by Westminster Fire Dept., Maryland Troopers Association, and American Legion Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff
The Women Who Rode Miles on Horseback to Deliver Library Books
The Women Who Rode Miles on Horseback to Deliver Library Books - Librarians are amazing. BY ANIKA BURGESS AUGUST 31, 2017
Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward dies, city says
Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward dies, city says
Sad news: Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward (D), a two-term city council member who was elected to lead the Maryland community last year, died Tuesday.
Ward and his husband moved to Hyattsville in 2014, after adopting two sons. He worked as a consultant in educational technology and human services technology, and as a Ward 1 council member
“I am a pretty straightforward person. I believe in listening more than talking,” Ward said on his campaign website.
He won the May 2021 election with 58 percent of the vote.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/01/26/hyattsville-kevin-ward-dies/
Sunday, January 23, 2022
Coins left on tombstones
Friday, January 21, 2022
Line of Duty Death of Paramedic/Firefighter Robert A. Jones
Monday, January 17, 2022
NIH: Life expectancy in police officers: a comparison with the U.S. general population
Life expectancy in police officers: a comparison with the U.S. general population John M Violanti, Desta Fekedulegn, Tara A Hartley, Michael E Andrew, Ja K Gu, Cecil M Burchfiel PMID: 24707585 PMCID: PMC4734369
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24707585/
Abstract: Previous epidemiological research indicates that police officers have an elevated risk of death relative to the general population overall and for several specific causes.
Despite the increased risk for mortality found in previous research, controversy still exists over the life expectancy of police officers.
The goal of the present study was to compare life expectancy of male police officers from Buffalo New York with the U.S. general male population utilizing an abridged life table method.
On average, the life expectancy of Buffalo police officers in our sample was significantly lower than the U.S. population (mean difference in life expectancy = 21.9 years; 95% CI: 14.5-29.3; p < 0.0001).
Life expectancy of police officers was shorter, and differences were more pronounced in younger age categories. Additionally, police officers had a significantly higher average probability of death than did males in the general population (mean difference = 0.40; 95% CI: 0.26-0.54; p < 0.0001).
The years of potential life lost (YPLL) for police officers was 21 times larger than that of the general population (Buffalo male officers vs. U.S. males = 21.7, 95% CI: 5.8-37.7).
Possible reasons for shorter life expectancy among police are discussed, including stress, shift work, obesity, and hazardous environmental work exposures.
Read the entire article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24707585/