Dayhoff Westminster: April 2016

Saturday, April 30, 2016

April 30, 2016 at the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic to benefit the Carroll Co Ag Center.

April 18, 1999 Baltimore Sun: Westminster Main Street Mile

April 18, 1999 Baltimore Sun: Westminster Main Street Mile http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/1999/04/april-18-1999-baltimore-sun-westminster.html

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“18^th annual Main Street Mile draws field of nearly 300 to downtown Westminster.”

Nearly 300 people, ages 4 to 75, ran down Main Street for the 18th annual Main Street Mile Wednesday night.

Medals and ice cream sundaes piled high with toppings were plentiful. So were red faces, shouts of cheer and calls of ''Your time ... what was your time?"

"When I came down to the finish line, it felt like my feet were burning," said 9-year-old Laura Getty, daughter of Del. Joseph M. Getty. Like many, the Gettys made the mile run a family affair. Madison, 4, the youngest of the participants, crossed the finish line last with her father in a time of 13:23:04. Her sister, Emma, and brothers, Justis, and Nathan Getty, also participated.

Andrew Glaser, a first-grader at Linton Springs Elementary School, took a slow, chat-while you-jog pace. His mother, Laura Fondi, jogged barefoot on the sidewalk beside him.

"These are the only shoes I had," she said, adding that there was little time between work and the Main Street Mile. Her other son, Michael, a fourth-grader at the same school, raced ahead and promised to meet at the finish line.

Main Street Mile is sponsored by the Westminster Road Runners Club. It attracts runners from all over the state because the downhill slope offers an opportunity for record times. "The run went really well. More people pre-registered, we moved registration to the new fire hall, and everything ran smoothly," said Linda Galinaitis, treasurer and a member of the board of directors for WRRC.

Top results of this year's Main Street Mile include:

Men's top three and Masters winners:

• First: Jesse 0’ Connell, 4:01:00 (second last year); First Master (over 40 years old), Dennis Coleman, 4:25:04; second, Michael Sterling, 4:25:07; third Joey Sottile, 4:26:01.

• 11-12 years old, Stephen Coleman, 5:51:02;

13-15, Danny Shugars, 5:01:05;

16-19, Tristan Gilbert, 4:33:08;

20-29, Brian Smith, 4:32:04;

30-39, Jim Keesling, 4:31:00;

40-49, Paul Denz, 4:53:09; 50-59, Eric Gyaki, 4:55:02;

60-69, Jim Beahm, 5:39:09;

70-plus, Bill Osborne, 6:44:06.

Women’s top three and Masters winners:

• First, Christine Curley, 5:17:04; second, Colleen Lawson, 5:25:01; third, Tara Callegary, 5:34:06; first Masters, Kim Keller, 6:39:03.

• 11-12 years old, Jamie Wright, 5:59:08;

13-15, Anna Novak, 5:38:07;

16-19, Sarah FoorHogue, 5:51:08; 2

0-29, Kourtnay Purcaro, 6:08:04 30-39,

Beverly Black, 5:53:01;

40-49, Ann Linz, 7:19:04;

50-59, Dee Nelson, 6:43:05;

60-69, Rose Ann Sauter, 12:05:07.

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Credit card scam: Block this phone number on your phone 401-203-8038 Rhode Island April 28, 2016 #Unwanted_phone_call

Urgent phone call to lower my credit card interest rates

Telemarketer credit card scam – spam

Received an automated call stating "Hello this is Heather at Account Services and we're calling in reference to your current credit card accounts. There's no current problems currently with my accounts, it is urgent however that I contact them concerning my eligibility for lowering my interest rates, to as little as 6.9%. Your eligibility expires shortly, so please consider this your final notice. Please press 1 now on your phone to speak with a live operator and lower your interest rate or press 2 to discontinue further notices. Thank you and have a great day."

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On Wed., March 9, 2016 I received an unwanted, annoying, and irritating computer-driven robo-call - phone call from (504) 383-0492 offering me a pre-approved small business loan. #Unwanted_phone_call, Unwanted, Unwanted phone calls

Block 469-628-3208 March 14, 2016 Unwanted robo-call phone call explaining that today is the last day I can lower my credit card interest rates. #Unwanted_phone_call, Unwanted, Unwanted phone calls

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A family member returned to Inova Fairfax Hospital in northern Virginia for a follow-up procedure today.

Wed. April 27, 2016 a family member returned to Inova Fairfax Hospital in northern Virginia for a follow-up procedure today.

She also took the opportunity to have a reunion with many of the awesome nurses in the ICU unit where she spent much of this past Jan. and Feb. We really appreciated the opportunity to thank everyone from the bottom of our heart.

We had an incredibly positive experience with Fairfax Hospital. Not only was her medical care excellent, but everyone there was so nice, friendly and helpful, in spite of the fact that this is a huge, ginormous metropolitan Washington DC medical facility.

Everyone from the administration to the staff to the medical professionals went out if their way to be friendly, and helpful.

Our extended family practically lived there throughout her hospitalization and the hospital staff could not have been more accommodating.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Many took the opportunity at the Eldersburg Library to reminisce about the community leadership of the Holnikers

Del. Sue Krebs, Lynn Wheeler, Bernie Jones, Dave Greenwalt, and many – many others took the opportunity Tues., April 26, 2016 at the Eldersburg Library to reminisce about the community leadership of Ken and Peggy Holniker.

Caroline and I joined many to celebrate the contributions of Ken and Peggy Holniker at the Eldersburg Library.

Tues., April 26, 2016, Caroline and I joined many community leaders, friends, and library employees to celebrate the contributions of Ken and Peggy Holniker at the Eldersburg Library.

Monday, April 25, 2016

My friend Ick Moledina shows his chops at table tennis

My friend Ick Moledina shows his chops at table tennis. Carroll County Times April 25, 2016.

Sunday, April 24, 2016

April 24, 2016 Marian continued working on her vestibular recovery by taking Jay for a ride on his motorcycle.

April 24, 2016 Marian continued working on her vestibular recovery by taking Jay for a ride on his motorcycle, and Caroline, Evey, and Grammy cheered her on…

“See you in Sunday School Westminster United Methodist Church.”

"See you in Sunday School Westminster United Methodist Church." I found this button the other day while going through the contents of a box that I have not seen in ages. I wonder when I got it? It does not seem to be that old, yet I have not attended Westminster United Methodist Church since the early 1990s.

Marian, Grammy, Caroline, and I enjoyed a Chinese dinner at Asian Sakae in Westminster.

Last night, April 23, 2016, Marian, Grammy, Caroline, and I enjoyed a Chinese dinner at Asian Sakae in Westminster. Our server, Clay, was awesome. Just saying.

October 20, 2013: Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster

October 20, 2013: Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2013/10/october-20-2013-carroll-county.html

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com Sunday, October 20, 2013

http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/carroll-county-firefighters-respond-to-fire-at-vetville-in-westminster

Carroll County volunteer firefighters from throughout the county responded Sunday afternoon to a laundry room fire at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue, near Sullivan Avenue and Route 140 in northwest Westminster.

The complex, known locally as “Vetville,” dates back to 1946, when the housing units were built “by the government for the GIs who are attending or will attend Western Maryland College under the GI Bill of Rights,” according to a newspaper account in the now-defunct Democratic Advocate.

“A one-story construction, set up on cement blocks, with a brick-like celetex finish, they will fill the hopes of many GIs who plan to finish their education with their families. The apartments are made up of living room, two bedrooms, two closets and a kitchen, to be fully equipped with sink, stove and refrigerator…”

It is believed that the last fire occurred in Vetville on November 2, 2003, when, “A two-alarm fire … destroyed a four-unit apartment building in Westminster, but its eight residents, including two children, escaped without injuries,” according to an article in the Baltimore Sun.

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Carroll County volunteer firefighters from throughout the county responded Sunday afternoon to a laundry room fire at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue. Photo 2(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013

Firefighters and equipment from Pleasant Valley, Lineboro, Reese, and New Windsor quickly joined Westminster firefighters at “Vetville.” Photo 3(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013

On Sunday, two additional apartment units were damaged at “Vetville” in the 100 unit block of Wimert Avenue. Photo 12(b) by Kevin E. Dayhoff October 20, 2013.

Labels: #Dayhoffphotoblog, #KED, Dayhoff Daily Photoblog, Dayhoff photos fires, Fire, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster PIO

In the wee hours of the morning, Sat. morning, April 23, 2016: The paperwork never stops these days for fire companies. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/04/the-paperwork-never-stops-these-days.html

Updated April 23, 2016
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Saturday, April 23, 2016

The paperwork never stops these days for fire companies.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Caroline and I voted today. Get out and vote.

Caroline and I voted today. Get out and vote. The folks at the polls at the Westminster Sr. Center are incredibly nice. We thank them for their service. April 19, 2016.

Our Savior Lutheran Church – Lutheran World Federation Quilt Ministry visits with Marian at Lorien Assisted Mount Airy

Our Savior Lutheran Church – Lutheran World Federation Quilt Ministry visits with Marian at Lorien Assisted and Independent Living facility in Mount Airy. It was a great visit. April 19, 2016

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Pastor Kevin and Martha Clementson leads us in this morning’s worship at Grace Lutheran Church

Pastor Kevin and Martha Clementson leads us in this morning's worship at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md Sun., Apr. 17, 2016

Saturday, April 16, 2016

It was a beautiful spring day for a walk on Willis Street in historic downtown Westminster.

Sat., April 16, 2016 It was a beautiful spring day for a walk on Willis Street in historic downtown Westminster. Hopefully this time the nice weather will stay us.

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Yesterday, it was fun to see the train come through town, Wed. April 13, 2016

Yesterday, it was fun to see the train come through town, Wed. April 13, 2016, right before the historic Westminster Main Street Mile

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

20070418 Westminster Maryland Main Street Mile

April 18, 2007 Westminster Road Runners Club Westminster, Maryland Main Street Mile.

By Kevin Dayhoff April 19, 2007 www.kevindayhoff.net

Storyboard:

Dave Herlocker and Caroline Babylon keep the finish line moving at the annual Westminster, Maryland Main Street Mile on April 18, 2007. That's Dave on the left in the blue pants, yellow shirt and green sleeves.

Carroll County Times photographer, Kyle Nosal, runs to get a photo...

Carrie Ann Knauer, Carroll County Times Staff Writer, covering the event...

Her article: "Road runners" appeared in the Thursday, April 19, 2007 edition of the Carroll County Times...

Westminster Police officer Tony Ott (gray shirt - center) kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event...

Kenny Carlisle (L) and Tony Ott

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"When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing." Tennessee Williams

Wed. April 13, 2016 The first heat of 35th running of the historic Westminster Main Street Mile

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Carroll County Public Library - Library History

History of the Carroll County Public Library http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/04/carroll-county-public-library-library.html

Retrieved April 11, 2016 http://library.carr.org/about/history.asp

Library service in Carroll County began in 1863, when the Westminster Public Library was founded by Reverend J. A. Monroe and Dr. Charles Billingslea. The library was supported by membership dues and fines, and was open to the public on Friday afternoons. Relocating over the years from the Odd Fellows Hall to the new Times Building and then to the second floor of the Wantz Building, Westminster Public Library was still a one-room library in the 1940s.

In 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Davis announced that they would give a public library building to Westminster and provide an endowment for its support. At that time, the Westminster Public Library turned over its operation and assets to the Davis Library. The Davis Library, housed in a former Methodist church building, was formally dedicated as a library in May, 1951.

In 1958, after ten years of lobbying, a county-wide library system was established, with the Davis Library operating as the central branch. Carroll County's first modern library facility, the Westminster Branch Library, opened at 50 East Main Street in March, 1980. An interior and exterior renovation of the building has been completed.

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April 11, 1992 Dr. L. Earl Griswold, professor at Western Maryland

April 11, 1992 Dr. L. Earl Griswold, professor at Western Maryland Obituary

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Labels: Colleges McDaniel, People obituaries, Colleges McDaniel people

Dr. Griswold was a fixture at the Westminster United Methodist Church. I grew up in the Westminster United Methodist Church and spent much of my childhood, going back to the 1950s, at Western Maryland College – now McDaniel. I have the vaguest memories of Old Main…. Up until the early 1970s, the college was affiliated with the Methodist Church. I was part of the first summer church camps that were integrated at the college. And I have fond memories of talking with Dr. Ensor about the integration of the college.

I have very clear and fond memories of Dr. Griswold. In addition to my memories of Dr. Griswold at church and up at the college, he was also the dad of a Westminster High School Class of 1971 classmate.

He was very kind and always had time for those of us who had a keen interest in the college and the academic – and religious worldview. I was especially intrigued with his films – and his interest in traveling and documenting his travels.

I use many things I learned from Dr. Griswold – to this day. We should never forget the folks who went before us and paved the way for the infrastructure and community we enjoy today.

I had saved a place in my writing schedule to write about him upon the anniversary of his death, but once again, this year, current events have overtaken that opportunity. Perhaps I’ll do it anyway out of linear sequence. I’m not much a fan of linear history anyway. Just saying. God Bless you and your work, Dr. Griswold…..

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Services for L. Earl Griswold, retired chairman of the sociology department at Western Maryland College, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Westminster United Methodist Church.

Dr. Griswold, who was 71, died Thursday after an apparent heart attack at his home in Westminster. He retired five years ago as chairman of the sociology department, and had taught courses in anthropology at the college since 1956.

In the 1970s, he made films, many of them on deafness and others on anthropological research in conjunction with the college, and also promotional films for Carroll County and other Maryland subdivisions.

In 1972, one of the films on deafness, "They Grow in Silence," won an award from the Public Broadcasting System. The college for many years has had an extensive degree program accommodating deaf students.

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During World War II, he flew B-17s in Europe for the Army Air Corps. He was a psychological warfare officer for the Air Force during the Korean War.

Read much more here: http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1992-04-11/news/1992102041_1_griswold-bolin-western-maryland-college

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Service Award Planned March 17, 1991

Students win award for project to promote racial healing June 14, 1993

Student wins award for volunteer services June 25, 1995

Biographer of Malcolm X to talk at WMC January 22, 1993

And JEFF PEVETO received the 1993... September 26, 1993

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History of the Historic Sykesville Carroll County Maryland Colored Schoolhouse

Historic Colored Schoolhouse, Then & Now

Researching an article on Warren G. Dorsey… Related: https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10207295919609837 Mon. March 21, 2016 Spent the evening with good friends at the 24th annual Human Relations Commission awards dinner to honor the amazing life and work of Warren Dorsey.

History http://www.townofsykesville.org/2155/Historic-Colored-Schoolhouse-Then-Now

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Retrieved March 28, 2016

Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse Timeline

June 1903: Two “colored” men approach the Board of Education to construct a school in Sykesville

July 1903: Asa Hepner sells just under 1 acre of ground with use of the well pump to the Carroll County Board of Education for $134

October 1903: Second-hand desks from the Detour “white” school are shipped to Sykesville

December 1903: Commissioner DeVries orders $530.50 be paid to the builder

January 4, 1904: This Monday was the first day of classes at the Sykesville “Colored” School

November 1904: Carroll and Howard Counties reduced the cost of out-of-county school permits for “colored” pupils to $2 per term

October 1916: George Selby installs a new “iron” roof for $99.38. During 1916-1917, 32 pupils were enrolled

February 1920 to April 1921: The County contributes $20 for library and supplies plus $25 donated by the local community

August 1928: The Board matches the $10 raised locally to buy a Victrola for the school

May 1938: The County approves a consolidation plan for the county’s “colored” schools; Gladys Sheppard is the last teacher at Sykesville

May to July 1939: The County votes to sell the Sykesville School; it is auctioned on July 5, sold for $100. The building is converted to a residence

Conversion to the Museum

The Sykesville Schoolhouse Museum is a labor of love as well as a work in progress, being restored to its 1916 appearance. Built between July and December 1903, at a cost of $530.50, the building has lived many lives.

Between January 1904 and May 1938 it was a one-room schoolhouse, managed by local community trustees, for children of the surrounding black community from both sides of the Patapsco River during the days of segregation.

Between July 1939 and late 1981 the building served as a residence with its main floor divided into four rooms. Since 1982, the building was repeatedly slated for demolition but was saved each time by the efforts of local residents.

By the mid-1990’s, with support from the Town of Sykesville, the project was in line to receive state restoration seed grants. However, their implementation was delayed while deeds and other issues were resolved. Millennium celebrations provided a major boost in the effort to save the Schoolhouse.

The White House Millennium Council, in partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, listed the Schoolhouse as a Save America’s Treasures Project, and the Maryland Commission for Celebration 2000 selected it as a statewide Treasure of the Month. The same year the Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage selected the Sykesville Schoolhouse as the county and statewide beneficiary project for the year.

Restoration

The Schoolhouse is being restored in phases based on structural needs and available budget. Our first phase of work, which is nearing completion, contains the most noticeable work on the building making it weather tight, secure and removing some alterations made to convert the school to a residence.

Even though construction is not complete, we are always happy to open for special events, tours and welcome any opportunity for the community to check on our progress.

Future projects include installing electricity, heat, and air conditioning, and refinishing the interior surfaces. Later phases will include the addition of facilities like storage, bathrooms, and meeting the landscape demands of our hillside location.

This work will be completed as financial support for the Schoolhouse becomes available. Our goal is to open the site on a regular basis once the basic construction work is complete.

Goals

Since the beginning of the effort to save the Schoolhouse, the objective has been to preserve the site by creating a museum and community center. Initially, the effort was under taken by members of the Schoolhouse Road community. As the project developed, the Town of Sykesville offered support in meeting these goals.

A volunteer, non-profit entity, the Sykesville Development Corporation (SDC) was created to oversee and direct the project. The SDC’s mission is to preserve the Schoolhouse by telling the story of the building’s past and ensuring its role in the community’s future.

To accomplish the goal of opening a museum, a living history approach is underway. Visitors will have an opportunity to return to the days when one teacher managed 6 or 7 grades with 40 or more pupils in just one room. To fill in the broad gaps in the Schoolhouse’s history, several research initiatives have been started.

College interns have researched written records from newspapers, land records, minutes from early Board of Education meetings, and the like. A local anthropologist has volunteered to record oral histories about the Schoolhouse and recollections of the community.

Join the Effort to Save the Schoolhouse

Once the Sykesville Schoolhouse is open it will be the first museum in Carroll County devoted to African-American history. The Sykesville Development Corporation (SDC), is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization devoted to preserving the Sykesville Schoolhouse.

We have many needs in order to make the dream a reality, please fill out our online form to help save the schoolhouse.

Gifts should be made payable to: Sykesville Development Corporation Mail to:

P.O. Box 1044

Sykesville, MD 21784

If you would like to consider supporting this effort and need more information, please email Patricia Greenwald at 410-489-6540.

Pat Greenwald

524 Schoolhouse Road

Sykesville, MD 21784

Phone: 410-795-8959

For more information on the Historic Sykesville Colored Schoolhouse, please go here: http://www.townofsykesville.org/2155/Historic-Colored-Schoolhouse-Then-Now

History http://www.townofsykesville.org/2155/Historic-Colored-Schoolhouse-Then-Now

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Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Dayhoff&target=adv_article

Carroll County Times: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=Kevin+Dayhoff&target=article

Westminster Patch: http://patch.com/users/kevin-e-dayhoff?page=1

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GO

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

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Re-elect Kevin Dayhoff to the Westminster City Council May 9th, 2023

Hi, I am Kevin Dayhoff, and I would like to be re-elected - along with Councilmembers Ann Gilbert and Greg Pecoraro - to remain in the three Westminster Common Council seats that are available in the upcoming May 9th city election. We offer experience, energy, accessibility, vision, fiscally prudent, and socially responsible leadership. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to take another turn as a Westminster elected official. This has been paid for by Dayhoff for Westminster, Caroline Babylon - Treasurer. For more information click on the image.