Dayhoff Westminster

Dayhoff Westminster
www.kevindayhoff.city Address: PO Box 124, Westminster MD 21158 410-259-6403 kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Saturday, December 25, 2021

A walk in Westminster on Christmas Day.

A walk in Westminster on Christmas Day.

Christmas Eve luminaries of Willis Street

The annual Christmas Eve luminaries of Willis Street. 24Dec2021

Monday, December 13, 2021

Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC


Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC

The CCAC Board of Directors is thrilled to appoint Lynne Griffith as our new Executive Director.

Griffith is a Carroll County resident with vast leadership experience as a nonprofit administrator. An accomplished musician, she has a passion for the arts, arts education, and community engagement. Griffith recognizes the importance of team building and collaboration to create dynamic and synergistic partnerships throughout the county.

“I enthusiastically believe in the power of the Arts to profoundly impact people and communities, and I relish the opportunity to make that happen,” says Griffith.

The CCAC Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Eric Kerchner on December 8. “Lynne was a finalist in our recent search, and we are fortunate she was available, enthusiastic, and so very qualified to fill the position. We lucked out.” says Thomas Sterner, CCAC board president.

Help us give her a warm welcome in the comments!

https://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2022/02/dec-12-2021-meet-lynne-griffith-new.html

https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/new-executive-director-lynne-griffith/

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
Facebook: Kevin Earl Dayhoff: https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff

Dayhoff for Westminster: www.kevindayhoff.city
Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC


Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC

The CCAC Board of Directors is thrilled to appoint Lynne Griffith as our new Executive Director.

Griffith is a Carroll County resident with vast leadership experience as a nonprofit administrator. An accomplished musician, she has a passion for the arts, arts education, and community engagement. Griffith recognizes the importance of team building and collaboration to create dynamic and synergistic partnerships throughout the county.

“I enthusiastically believe in the power of the Arts to profoundly impact people and communities, and I relish the opportunity to make that happen,” says Griffith.

The CCAC Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Eric Kerchner on December 8. “Lynne was a finalist in our recent search, and we are fortunate she was available, enthusiastic, and so very qualified to fill the position. We lucked out.” says Thomas Sterner, CCAC board president.

Help us give her a warm welcome in the comments!

https://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2022/02/dec-12-2021-meet-lynne-griffith-new.html

https://carrollcountyartscouncil.org/new-executive-director-lynne-griffith/ 

20211212 Griffith

Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
Facebook: Kevin Earl Dayhoff: https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff

Dayhoff for Westminster: www.kevindayhoff.city
Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Westminster the best place to retire in Maryland


20211204 W Best ret - December 4, 2021: Westminster, Annapolis And Ocean City Top The Latest SmartAsset Ranking

Prince Georges Suite and Media: Dec 5, 2021 Best Places To Retire In Maryland Trends

https://www.pgsuite.com/trends/2021/12/4/best-places-to-retire-in-maryland 

FTA: SmartAsset gathered data on three separate regional factors that affect the quality of life for retirees. Westminster ranked number 1 for its better state and local tax rates, and it was determine, residents have a considerably larger amount in disposable income.

[…]

When making retirement plans, looking around for a new place to live within the state of Maryland might be on the ‘to-do’ list. It’s a very common practice for those looking to settle after leaving the workforce. In its 7th annual study, SmartAsset ranks the best places to retire in Maryland. The study measures tax burden, access to medical care and opportunity for recreation and social activity in determining the places best suited for retirees.

+++ Dayhoff Westminster +++

Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
Facebook: Kevin Earl Dayhoff: https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff

Dayhoff for Westminster: www.kevindayhoff.city
Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Monday, December 6, 2021

Covalent Spirits: Creating Bonds Through Sharing.


Covalent Spirits: Creating Bonds Through Sharing.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/covalent-spirits-distillery-tasting-room#/

https://youtu.be/oGVl2I6OcjE

Dec 5, 2021

Covalent Spirits is new distillery, tasting room, and event venue coming soon to Westminster, MD. We launched an Indiegogo campaign (https://igg.me/at/covalentspirits) to raise money to help with the renovation costs. Covalent Spirits is moving into the old City Garage on Main Street, a historic building built in the 1920s, but it needs a lot of TLC. With your help, we can restore a piece of history, reinvent this space, and revitalize a part of downtown Westminster.

Covalent Spirits is a craft distillery, tasting room, and event venue that is dedicated to bringing distilling back to Westminster, MD. Located 45 min from Baltimore and 75 min from DC, Covalent Spirits is nestled in the heart of Carroll County, surrounded by rich history and beautiful landscapes.

Covalent Spirits will be taking an experimental approach to creating a variety of spirits, including vodka, gin, brandy, liqueur, and whiskey. We want to help our customers better understand their palates and better appreciate what is in their glass. In chemistry, "covalent" refers to a bond created through sharing (electrons). We believe that's how you form the strongest and most memorable bonds -- sharing a drink, sharing a memory, sharing a community. That is the "covalent spirit,” and that is the essence of our company.

We officially incorporated in early March 2020, right before the pandemic hit. Because of the pandemic, we had spare time to focus on business planning, but we also had to deal with contractor shortages and increased costs of materials. Since this tasting room is where we want the community to share and connect, we thought its build-out would be the perfect use of the money raised by this campaign.

Our Story

Meet Jenn and Drew – the Masterminds of Covalent Spirits!

Jenn is our “Chief Thinker” and a science geek at heart. A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and The Johns Hopkins University, she is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of management/technology consulting experience. Jenn started her own consulting company in 2016, and she also operates TasteBuds Events, an event design company that focuses on themed food/beverage tastings.

Drew is our “Chief Taster” and product quality control guru. He graduated from Gettysburg College and received a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from The Johns Hopkins University. He has been a public educator for almost 30 years, first as a math and computer science teacher, then as a principal (many locals might recognize him as the former principal of Century High School). He currently works as a principal in Howard County.


Monday, November 29, 2021

Westminster Municipal Band

THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL BAND 8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT featuring "Sounds of the Season"

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD 21157

The Westminster Municipal Band P.O. Box 11, 40 John St., Westminster, MD 21158 Greg Wantz, President Sandy Miller, Director 443-398-6370 443-375-2926

Westminster Municipal Band

THE WESTMINSTER MUNICIPAL BAND 8th ANNUAL COMMUNITY CONCERT featuring "Sounds of the Season"

Monday, November 29, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. Carroll Community College 1601 Washington Rd., Westminster, MD 21157

The Westminster Municipal Band P.O. Box 11, 40 John St., Westminster, MD 21158 Greg Wantz, President Sandy Miller, Director 443-398-6370 443-375-2926

Friday, October 15, 2021

Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department

Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with  firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021

Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department

Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with  firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021

Sunday, September 19, 2021

The Westminster Farmers' Market

The weather was beautiful for the Westminster historic downtown Farmers' Market on Sat. 18Sep2021

The Westminster Farmers' Market

The weather was beautiful for the Westminster historic downtown Farmers' Market on Sat. 18Sep2021

Monday, August 23, 2021

Take-out form Molli's Cafe for lunch.

Caroline and I got take out for lunch at Molli Cole and Matt Cole's Molli's Cafe. We loved our lunch. I had - of course, a grilled cheese sandwich (and a few Semper Fi crayons.) Caroline had the Rachel. It was the perfect lunch after working at the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program barn - getting ready to bring the horses in next week. Have a great day. 23Aug2021 Monday

Take-out form Molli's Cafe for lunch.

Caroline and I got take out for lunch at Molli Cole and Matt Cole's Molli's Cafe. We loved our lunch. I had - of course, a grilled cheese sandwich (and a few Semper Fi crayons.) Caroline had the Rachel. It was the perfect lunch after working at the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program barn - getting ready to bring the horses in next week. Have a great day. 23Aug2021 Monday

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird

Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird - The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department on passing of Captain Josh Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty while fighting a house fire 11August2021. Brother Laird was injured on a house fire in Ijamsville and later succumbed to his injuries sustained at the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family. https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222889994171955:0

Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird

Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird - The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department on passing of Captain Josh Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty while fighting a house fire 11August2021. Brother Laird was injured on a house fire in Ijamsville and later succumbed to his injuries sustained at the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family. https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222889994171955:0

Saturday, July 24, 2021

Vaccination Clinic Sat. July 24, 2021 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

Vaccination Clinic Sat. July 24, 2021 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.

Do you know family or friends that still need to be vaccinated?

Fairview UMC, Strawbridge UMC, Union Memorial Baptist Church, Union Street United Methodist Church, and West Falls Christian Community Church have joined with The Carroll County NAACP and the Carroll County Health Department to bring our community the COVID Vaccine because we know how important it is.

We are offering a free vaccine on July 24, 2021 to ages 12 and over. Come out and join us from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.

We Stand Together Because - We know the importance of Our Community

We Stand Together Because - Brown people matter

We Stand Together Because - It's not over!

https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222784743980766

Vaccination Clinic Sat. July 24, 2021 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

Vaccination Clinic Sat. July 24, 2021 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.

Do you know family or friends that still need to be vaccinated?

Fairview UMC, Strawbridge UMC, Union Memorial Baptist Church, Union Street United Methodist Church, and West Falls Christian Community Church have joined with The Carroll County NAACP and the Carroll County Health Department to bring our community the COVID Vaccine because we know how important it is.

We are offering a free vaccine on July 24, 2021 to ages 12 and over. Come out and join us from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.

We Stand Together Because - We know the importance of Our Community

We Stand Together Because - Brown people matter

We Stand Together Because - It's not over!

https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222784743980766

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Westminster Water Main Break, Sunday evening. July 18, 2021

Update: 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. July 18, 2021 - After some preliminary investigation city workers determined that the small water leak needed some additional study before digging into the street and suspended operations this evening. The workers will deploy some leak detection equipment and revisit the leak tomorrow.  

Westminster Water Main Break, Sunday evening. July 18, 2021 - currently the City of Westminster is responding to a water main break at the corner of Anchor Street and Westmoreland Street. 

Crews first responded around 5 p.m. The break in the pipe has been located and crews are currently working to make the necessary repairs. The water will be temporarily turned-off while the repairs are taking place. We hope to have it repaired quickly. We thank for your patience, and we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 If the water is discolored when the water service is restored, let it run for a minute or two until it runs clear.

Westminster Water Main Break, Sunday evening. July 18, 2021

Update: 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. July 18, 2021 - After some preliminary investigation city workers determined that the small water leak needed some additional study before digging into the street and suspended operations this evening. The workers will deploy some leak detection equipment and revisit the leak tomorrow.  

Westminster Water Main Break, Sunday evening. July 18, 2021 - currently the City of Westminster is responding to a water main break at the corner of Anchor Street and Westmoreland Street. 

Crews first responded around 5 p.m. The break in the pipe has been located and crews are currently working to make the necessary repairs. The water will be temporarily turned-off while the repairs are taking place. We hope to have it repaired quickly. We thank for your patience, and we are sorry for the inconvenience.

 If the water is discolored when the water service is restored, let it run for a minute or two until it runs clear.

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Grace Lutheran Church

Worship at Grace Lutheran Church. Sunday, July 11, 2021. This weekend we welcome our Interim Pastor Team, Pastor John Spangler and Pastor Becca Ajer Frantz.

This is the second in-person service with our interim pastor's: Pastor Becca and Pastor John. Pastor's Martha and Kevin Clementson retired in May. As of July 1, 2021, the CDC lifted most of the pandemic safety guidelines. 

In person services are held on Saturday at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary and on Sunday at 10:00 am in Grace Hall. The online service can be viewed on YouTube Channel gracelc21 beginning at 8:00 am on Sunday.

Grace Lutheran Church

Worship at Grace Lutheran Church. Sunday, July 11, 2021. This weekend we welcome our Interim Pastor Team, Pastor John Spangler and Pastor Becca Ajer Frantz.

This is the second in-person service with our interim pastor's: Pastor Becca and Pastor John. Pastor's Martha and Kevin Clementson retired in May. As of July 1, 2021, the CDC lifted most of the pandemic safety guidelines. 

In person services are held on Saturday at 5:00 pm in the Sanctuary and on Sunday at 10:00 am in Grace Hall. The online service can be viewed on YouTube Channel gracelc21 beginning at 8:00 am on Sunday.

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Classico Pizzeria Westminster MD.

Hi from Caroline, Grammy – Evelyn Babylon, and me.  We picked-up our dinner at Classico Pizzeria at the College Square Shopping Center. We loved our dinners. We each got one of the specials. Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Classico Pizzeria Westminster MD.

Hi from Caroline, Grammy – Evelyn Babylon, and me.  We picked-up our dinner at Classico Pizzeria at the College Square Shopping Center. We loved our dinners. We each got one of the specials. Saturday, May 22, 2021.

Tiombe Paige at Cutivated

Caroline and I were happy to have a chance to stop by to see our friend and former neighbor, Tiombe Paige, at Cutivated in historic downtown Westminster. Next stop, Giulianova Groceria for pit beef sandwiches. It was a great day in historic downtown Westminster. May 22, 2021 Saturday.

Tiombe Paige at Cutivated

Caroline and I were happy to have a chance to stop by to see our friend and former neighbor, Tiombe Paige, at Cutivated in historic downtown Westminster. Next stop, Giulianova Groceria for pit beef sandwiches. It was a great day in historic downtown Westminster. May 22, 2021 Saturday.

Westminster Farmers’ Market

Westminster Farmers' Market - Saturday, May 22, 2021: Caroline and I enjoyed seeing so many friends at the Westminster Downtown Farmers' Market.

Westminster Farmers’ Market

Westminster Farmers' Market - Saturday, May 22, 2021: Caroline and I enjoyed seeing so many friends at the Westminster Downtown Farmers' Market.

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Westminster Downtown Farmers'Market

It is wonderful to have the Westminster Downtown Farmers' Market begin a new season. We saw so many friends and really enjoyed getting outside to spend time with local vendors. Hats off to the newly elected Mayor Mona Becker and looking forward to another season with the market's manager and huge downtown Main Street promoter Brooke Hagerty. Thanks for all your great leadership. Sat. May 15, 2021