A collection of articles by Kevin E. Dayhoff published in
Patch over the years… Retrieved on
October 28, 2014
Readers had been saying recently that they have been
unable to easily find my content on the Westminster
Patch web site http://patch.com/maryland/westminster
or http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog
in recent months. I could not find it either. I had to do a search on “Dayhoff
Patch” to find it…. Here are the results…
Dayhoff
Media Eldersburg Patch, Dayhoff
Media Sarasota Patch, Dayhoff
Media Westminster Patch, Dayhoff
writing essays, Media
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October 28, 2014
KEVIN EARL DAYHOFF
Carroll County history and community reporter Kevin E.
Dayhoff has been a freelance writer and artist since 1971. In addition to
Westminster Patch, he currently contributes to several publications, including
several online media sites. In 2009 he won a Maryland Delaware DC Press
Association award for editorial critical thinking for an investigation into a
racial incident involving a Carroll County school board member. In 2006, he was
recognized by George Washington University for authoring one of the top 12
Maryland and Virginia political websites. He served as the mayor of Westminster
from 2001 to 2005 and as a Westminster city councilman from 1999 to 2001. He
was a self-employed nursery stock farmer, landscape designer, property
management consultant, and freelance technical writer from 1974 to 1999. He
served as a statewide elected member of the Maryland Municipal League Board of
Directors 2000 to 2005. He is currently a member of the Society of Professional
Journalists, Capitol Beat - Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors, a
Silver Life member of the NAACP, and serves on the executive board of the
Carroll County NAACP. Kevin Dayhoff has served as the chaplain of the Westminster
Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 and the Maryland Troopers Association Lodge #20,
since January 1, 2011. He also serves as a member of the church council at
Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. It is believed that several branches of
his family have believed in what we now know as Carroll County since the 1600s.
He is a native of Westminster, Carroll County, MD, where he currently lives.
kevindayhoff@gmail.com. www.kevindayhoff.org
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Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for
May and June 2014
An opening reception for Sherrill Cooper will take place on
Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Off Track Art... “Off Track Art” is an
artists’ collective and gallery located in t
Updated April 30, 2014 at 2:13 am
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
The Westminster Sestercentennial Babylon Oak to be dedicated
April 28, 2014
On Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Westminster will
continue the year-long commemoration of the community’s 250th anniversary on
the grounds of Westminster City Hall.
Updated April 28, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-the-maryland-municipal-league-will-offer-three-1000-scholarships-to-carroll-county-high-school-students
The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League
will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students
The Carroll Co. chapter of the MML will offer three $1,000
scholarships to Carroll Co. high school students. Applications may also be
dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business
Updated April 28, 2014 at 1:54 pm
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
Flyer, information and entry form for the Easter 5K Run to
the Cross April 19, 2014 at Taylorsville United Methodist Church
Join us for our first ever Run To The Cross. This is a 5 K
run from South Carroll High School to Taylorsville United Methodist Church
(TUMC). (You can run this or walk this 5 K.) on Saturday
Updated April 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Jane Greenwood Stephan, office manager at Westminster and
North Carroll High Schools, 89, of Westminster
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 23, 2014,
from 1200 to 200p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd.,
Westminster, chapel entrance.
Updated March 22, 2014 at 12:27 am
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
Textile artist Sue Helmken to open exhibit at Off Track Art
in Westminster Friday evening March 7, 2014
Sue Helmken is a textile artist with over 30 years’
experience in weaving, dyeing and teaching. She will open a new exhibit at Off
Track Art in Westminster Friday evening March 7, 2014
Updated March 7, 2014 at 2:00 am
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
University of Delaware students skip spring break to
volunteer in Dominican Republic
This spring break, 10 University of Delaware Honors students
will be traveling to the Dominican Republic to work with Yspaniola, an
education-based non-profit working towards the promotion o
Updated March 6, 2014 at 7:39 pm Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
Feeling Blue at the holidays – When in hole stop digging.
Sadly the holidays can also be a difficult time for folks
who have suffered a personal loss in recent years. Especially if that personal
loss occurred in the past year… Fortunately there a
Updated December 15, 2013 at 11:02 pm 0
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
History indicates that this time of the year has always been
busy.
Thanksgiving has always been a special holiday in Carroll
County. Of course, most Carroll countians are a fan of any holiday in which
food is involved, especially turkey.
Updated December 7, 2013 at 1:51 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
The Thai restaurant at 17 East Main Street recently changed
hands.
There has been a restaurant at 17 East Main Street as long
as most folks can remember. It is believed that the “Central Restaurant” was
located there as far back as the 1950s.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/the-thai-restaurant-at-17-east-main-street-recently-changed-hands
Updated November 21, 2013 at 12:28 am
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Artists John and Deborah Sosnowsky exhibit at Off Track Art
Meet award-winning nationally acclaimed artists John and
Debby Sosnowsky, creators of jewelry, art and music; at Off Track Art. The
opening for their month-long exhibit in Westminster will b
Updated November 15, 2013 at 1:45 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
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Runners raise funds to assist MSP Trooper Jackie Kline at 5K
race
Sun. morning, Nov.10, over 800 runners participated in a 5K
race at the Md State Police Training Academy in Sykesville to raise money for
Md State Police Trooper Jackie Kline, who was
Updated November 11, 2013 at 1:47 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Fall is great for running trails in Carroll Co.
What can be better than the sights, sounds and smells of
running trails in the fall in Carroll County?
Updated October 22, 2013 at 12:58 am 5
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in
Westminster
Updated October 21, 2013 at 8:51 am Westminster, Maryland
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Pen and ink artist Stan Gilmore to exhibit at Off Track Art
Updated November 1, 2012 at 3:41 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Looking Back: The Westminster Fire of July 3, 1938
Over seventy years ago, Carroll County was still reeling
from one of the biggest fires in the county’s history – the July 3, 1938 Smith
and Reifsnider fire on John Street.
Updated July 23, 2012 at 12:05 pm Westminster, Maryland
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Blog: 1931 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention
In July 1931, the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department and
Westminster Municipal Band attended the Maryland State Firemen’s Association
annual convention in Ocean City.
Updated July 15, 2012 at 11:42 pm Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Blog: Public Safety Personnel Gather at Westminster Fire
Hall to Mark EMS Week
This week, May 20 – May 26, is National EMS Week. To mark
the occasion, EMS providers and firefighters at the Westminster Fire Department
gathered for a luncheon on Tuesday.
Updated May 24, 2012 at 3:32 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Blog: A History of Heroes in Westminster's Fire Department
The 2012 Westminster Fire Department officers were sworn
into office at the Jan. 5, 2012 meeting. These officers become a part of a
history in Westminster of volunteers protecting lives and
Updated January 20, 2012 at 4:46 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Blog: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association
Convention, May 15, 1924
Firefighters from across the county held the first-ever
Carroll Co. Firemen’s Assoc. county convention on May 15, 1924 at the
Westminster fire station located at 66 E. Main St. Westminster
Updated June 13, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE
Take this Time to Educate Yourself about the Dangers of Heat
Exposure
As we begin to experience excessive periods of heat, the
Westminster Fire Department, along with other health care partners, would like
to remind the public of the dangers of prolonged heat
Updated June 9, 2011 at 2:10 am
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Welcome to the Blog for Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co.
No. 1
The volunteers of the Westminster fire department appreciate
this opportunity to acquaint you with the vital work they do every single day
of the year.
Updated June 6, 2011 at 3:29 am
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
Accident scene responders face increasing dangers
Accident scene responders face increasing dangers as
roadways are more congested with motorists who aren't always taking necessary
precautions in moving past an accident scene.
Updated June 8, 2011 at 1:57 am
Westminster, Maryland
Expanded Westminster Memorial Day parade Well Attended
Westminster Main Street was packed for the May 29 145th
Memorial Day parade of military units, floats, community organizations, antique
vehicles, firefighting equipment, re-enactors and marc
AROUND TOWN
Updated May 30, 2012 at 1:55 am
Westminster, Maryland
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AROUND TOWN
Westminster Memorial Day Address Delivered by Navy SEAL Matt
Shipley
Navy SEAL CDR Shipley, a 1984 Westminster High School
graduate, brought the loss and sacrifice of war home as he described his own
sense of personal loss in Iraq.
Updated May 30, 2012 at 1:51 am
Westminster, Maryland
SPORTS
Orioles Spring Training: Paying Homage to History, Looking
to the Future
The history of Baltimore baseball goes back 130 years.
Updated February 24, 2012 at 3:51 pm
Westminster, Maryland
SPORTS
Florida Spring Training History: Wrestling Alligators and
Cash
Spring training in Florida has had a colorful history with
the temptations of the warm climate for players and temptations of cash for
owners.
Updated February 24, 2012 at 12:34 pm Sarasota, Florida
SPORTS
Orioles Spring Training Pays Homage To History And Looks To
The Future
The history of Baltimore baseball goes back 130 years. This
year much of the Orioles history is not taking place on the field as much as
the personnel – and physical changes - in the opera
Updated February 24, 2012 at 2:11 am
Sarasota, Florida
OPINION
Annual 4-H and FFA Fair: 140 Years of Carroll County
Tradition
A historical perspective on the celebration of agriculture
in Carroll County and the birth of the 4-H Fair.
Updated August 6, 2011 at 2:51 am
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/annual-4-h-and-ffa-fair-140-years-of-carroll-county-tradition-2
Eldersburg, Maryland
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Annual 4-H and FFA Fair: 140 Years of Carroll County
Tradition
A historical perspective on the celebration of agriculture
in Carroll County and the birth of the 4-H Fair.
Updated August 4, 2011 at 3:27 am
Westminster, Maryland
POLITICS
Curious Laws in Westminster, Have you broken any?
Did you know that in July of 1840 a Westminster town law was
passed that it was unlawful to "fly kites" on Main Street?
Updated July 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm
Westminster, Maryland
OPINION
Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned
Fourth of July Celebration
The Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will
kick off at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.
Updated July 3, 2011 at 2:03 pm
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/carroll-county-farm-museum-gears-up-for-an-old-fashio2706133557
Eldersburg, Maryland OPINION
Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of
July
The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is
steeped in history.
Updated July 4, 2011 at 12:44 pm
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/carroll-county-celebrates-its-own-history-on-the-four8de63f4c2c
Eldersburg, Maryland
OPINION
Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned
Fourth of July Celebration
Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will kick
off at 9:30 p.m.
Updated July 3, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Westminster, Maryland
OPINION
Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of
July
The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is
steeped in history.
Updated June 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm Westminster, Maryland
POLITICS
North Baltimore Legislators Teach Future Leaders at McDaniel
College
Councilman Bill Henry and Delegate Sandy Rosenberg taught
legislative process at the annual American Legion’s 2011 Maryland Boys State
program.
Updated June 24, 2011 at 2:48 pm
North Baltimore, Maryland
OPINION
Juneteenth
Independence Day and Slavery's History in Carroll County
The holiday dates back to the end of the Civil War and
celebrates freedom for more than 250,000 slaves.
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/juneteenth-independence-day-and-slaverys-history-in-c7fa439f220
Updated June 19, 2011 at 9:14 pm Eldersburg, Maryland
Juneteenth Independence Day and Slavery's History in Carroll
County
The holiday dates back to the end of the Civil War and
celebrates freedom for more than 250,000 slaves.
Updated June 17, 2011 at 10:22 am 4
Westminster, Maryland
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