David Newton Clingan, Jr., 95, of Westminster

David Newton Clingan, Jr.

Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home

November 15, 1927 ~ March 3, 2023 95 Years Old

David Newton Clingan, Jr., 95, of Westminster, died Friday, March 3, 2023. Born November 15, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late David N. and Elizabeth Stem Clingan. He was the husband of the late Nancy L. Clingan, nee Redmer, his wife of 30 years before her passing.

He was a veteran of the United States Army from 1946-1947, and the United States Air Force from 1948-1954. He worked as a supply specialist for the Military Department State of Maryland, in the Air Defense Program, retiring in 1974. From 1983 until 1992, he was working for the United States National Guard Bureau at Edgewood as a dispatcher-maintenance technician.

He was a member of St. John Roman Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1393, a life member and past post commander of the VFW Post 467, the American Legion post 31, Loyal order of Moose 1381, BPO Elks 2277, Golden Eagle Aerie 2226, and NARFE.

He is survived by his sister, Jean Zepp; his step-daughter, Linda Evans and husband Jeff of Manchester; step-son-in-law, John Cousins of Finksburg; step-grandchildren, Chris Cousins, Robin Hoke, Michael, Tad, and Troy Foertsch, and their families which include 15 step-great-grandchildren and numerous step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Shipley and Rosalie Peeling; brother, James Clingan; step-daughter, Kathy Cousins; and step-granddaughter Debbie Foertsch.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm, Thursday, March 9, 2023, at the MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 91 Willis Street, Westminster 21157.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 am, Friday, March 10, 2023, at the St. John Roman Catholic Church, 43 Monroe Street, Westminster 21157. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to the St. John Roman Catholic Church at the address listed above.

https://www.myersdurborawfh.com/obituary/David-ClinganJr  

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Fallen Hero Escort for Senior Chief Kent KIA Syria 23Feb2019

Sad. God Bless Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent for her service. According to 1430 WNAV, Senior Chief Kent was a 35-year-old cryptologic technician, stationed at Fort Meade. She was one of four Americans killed in a suicide bomb attack in Syria in January

The remains of U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent will be escorted through Queen Anne's County on Sat, Feb 23^rd, 2019 around 11:30 am. The escort will leave Dover Air Force Base at 11:00 am and will travel through Route 19 to SB 301 to the Bay Bridge. It is expected the escort will continue through Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties on Route 50 en route to Arlington National Cemetery.

Fallen Hero Escort for Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent to Pass through Area on Saturday.

The remains of U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent will be escorted through Queen Anne's County on Sat, Feb 23rd around 11:30 am.

The escort will leave Dover Air Force Base at 11:00 am and will travel through Route 19 to SB 301 to the Bay Bridge.

It is expected the escort will continue through Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties on Route 50 en route to Arlington National Cemetery.

Such an escort will often have salutes rendered by fire and police departments on highway overpasses. If you are traveling along this route during the escort, please do not stop (on a highway) - give plenty of space for the procession to pass.

Senior Chief Kent was a 35-year-old cryptologic technician, stationed at Fort Meade. She was one of four Americans killed in a suicide bomb attack in Syria in January, which was claimed by the Islamic State group.

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council

Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019

Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Whatever happened to the Navy midshipman who gave President Bush a bear hug?

If you want a good example of what a difference community newspapers make, read: VIRGINIA MILITARY NEWS - “Whatever happened to the Navy midshipman who gave President Bush a bear hug? Discipline. Then redemption.” By Brock Vergakis, Staff writer, Nov 21, 2018

“Bobby Rashad Jones couldn't help himself. He was the midshipman with the lowest grade-point average in the Naval Academy Class of 2001 – known as the anchor – and was overwhelmed with joy to receive his commission after spending years on academic probation…

“The former linebacker grabbed Bush's hand, pulled him in and hugged the commander-in-chief. And not just any hug; a bear hug that briefly lifted Bush off the ground as part of what Jones would later describe as an "out-of-body experience." Read much more here: https://pilotonline.com/news/military/local/article_8099a1d2-ec31-11e8-ae76-7b6f7cc1e399.html?fbclid=IwAR25mOXIUb6WDEoaMXESGrMxDgJzNyeqIfWSVGtLe6OYJVicO5W7TJR92Tc

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A Prayer for Veterans: for the Men and Women in Uniform

A Prayer for Veterans: for the Men and Women in Uniform

11Nov2018 I was looking for a prayer for an upcoming Veterans program in case I was asked at the last minute to step in with a prayer. Looking for some inspiration, I found this prayer after a quick search: “A Veterans Day Prayer: For Those Who Protect Our Nation,” by Debbie McDaniel Crosswalk.com Blogspot for Debbie McDaniel of Fresh Day Ahead – from 11Nov2016 It may be found here: https://www.crosswalk.com/blogs/debbie-mcdaniel/a-veterans-day-prayer-for-those-who-protect-our-nation.html

Ms. McDaniel – if it is not okay that I have shared your prayer here – just email me at kevindayhoff at gmail.com and let me know and I will immediately take it down. THX – And thanks in advance for a great Veterans Day prayer.

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We honor you today Veterans, and all those who wear the uniform, as we pray...and give thanks...and remember.

The Lord bless you greatly for your service and sacrifice.

And may God bless America!

Dear God, We thank you for the freedom you have given to us, and for the price that was paid by Christ so that we could live free. We remember today. The cost of it all. The great sacrifice for freedom.

We thank you for the brave who have fought, and continue to fight, so courageously for our nation. We ask for your covering and blessing over them and their families. We pray that you would be gracious and encircle them with your peace. We pray for your great favor and goodness to be evident in their lives.

Please be with the men and women in uniform, who serve our communities and nation every single day. We ask that you provide your protection, that you would be their guiding force who leads the way, and their rear guard who keeps them safe from behind. We ask that you would draw them to yourself amidst the dangers they face in a dark world, for you are the Truth, you are the Way, you are the Light.

When the voice of hate rises up against them, we ask that you would silence it. When the plans of the enemy rise up to cause them to stumble, we ask that you would thwart it. When the forces of evil rise up to strike them down, we ask that you would stop it. Lord, we know how powerful you are, all have heard of your Great Name, and we ask that you would indeed be the wind beneath their wings, the power behind their efforts, the heart behind their service, as they are on the front lines against evil in our world today.

Help them to walk wisely. To stay covered in your armor. Give them godly discernment. Make them constantly aware of what lurks close by. Help them to be men and women of prayer, realizing that this is where their greatest help comes from. Help them to stay united and strong, bold and resolute, determined and unwavering.

Lord bless all those who wear the uniform, who serve our cities, our nation, our people. Bless their families. Bless those they love. Give them your great favor, this day, and every day.

Thank you that in our nation today, we are free to worship. We are free to pray. We are free to read your Word.  We are free to speak.  We are free to share. For this, we are incredibly grateful. Yet, we understand how quickly these freedoms can be taken away. Give us an increased awareness of the spiritual battle we're in. Help us to stand strong in you and for your purposes.

Thank you that as believers, we can be assured, you never leave us, and you are with us always, in this life, and the next.

Amen.

(This article also appeared here: http://debbiemcdaniel.com/2016/11/11/veterans-day-prayer-protect-nation/#) Debbie McDaniel is a writer, pastor's wife, mom to three amazing kids (and a lot of pets). Join her each morning on Fresh Day Ahead's facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/DebbieWebbMcDaniel, for daily encouragement in living strong, free, hope-filled lives. Find her also at http://twitter.com/debbmcdaniel and http://www.debbiemcdaniel.com.

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Toby Keith's American Soldier with Lyrics

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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalistsand journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maioremDei 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

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Md National Guard Association 11th Annual Bull and Oyster Roast

Md National Guard Association 11th Annual Bull and Oyster Roast to Benefit the Military Family Relief Fund of Md. Huge hall. As far as you can see, it's folks who like the military, first responderers, police, firefighters and EMS providers. Epic. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the 9th Annual Military Family Relief Fund

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the 9th Annual Military Family Relief Fund Bull and Oyster Roast for the MD National Guard with Caroline, Eric Helm, Tom Beyard, and other awesome folks from Westminster

Pleasant Valley Community Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 2 o’clock at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Pleasant Valley Community Memorial Day observance on Sunday, May 24, 2015, at 2 o’clock at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

On Sunday May 24, the Pleasant Valley community will once again ceremonially gather at St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ at 1427 Pleasant Valley Road at 1:45 in the afternoon for the annual Pleasant Valley Community Memorial Day service. The service is one of the many community gifts of living in Carroll County.

After gathering at the church, townsfolk, accompanied by the Wm. F. Myers and Sons Band will be escorted by the Pleasant Valley Community Fire Company for the half-mile walk to the Pleasant Valley Cemetery – where many members of my family are buried.

It is tradition that the walkers carry flowers and flags to place on the graves of the many veterans from the surrounding community that are buried in the cemetery.

This year’s speaker will be local historian, journalist and artist, Kevin E. Dayhoff, the former mayor of Westminster, 2001-2005

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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

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Carroll County NAACP to hold Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, October 11th

Carroll County NAACP to hold Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, October 11th

This year’s Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 2013 Annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be held on Friday, October 11th, 2013 at Martin's of Westminster at 6:30pm.

This year's guest speaker is the 1st Woman & African-American Commander for the Maryland Army National Guard Brigadier General Linda Singh and U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings

Adult Tickets $50, Children Tickets $20

For tickets contact: Bernard (410) 876-2358 or Jean (410) 861-6872

Make checks payable to: Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014, 255 Clifton Blvd Suite 310, Westminster, MD 21157

Contributions or gifts to this NAACP unit are generally not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

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  Carroll County NAACP to hold Annual Freedom Fund Banquet on Friday, October 11th, 2013 by Kevin Earl Dayhoff

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Diversity, NAACP, Carroll County, Maryland, Westminster, Maryland Army National Guard, civil rights

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Time to rethink Afghanistan September 25, 2012 by Kevin E. Dayhoff

In light of a recent dispatch from Michael Yon, “Stuck in the Mud,” 24September 2012, http://www.michaelyon-online.com/stuck-in-the-mud.htm, I am reminded of what I wrote back in March, 2012:

“Time to Rethink Afghanistan” by Kevin E. Dayhoff March 28, 2012

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5001

Time to rethink Afghanistan

Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5001

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So far, 2012 has not been a good year for the war in Afghanistan. Just last Monday a New York Times/CBS poll quantified what most Americans already know in their gut: support for the war is dropping sharply among both Democrats and Republicans.

According to the Times’ article, “Support in U.S. for Afghan War Drops Sharply, Poll Finds,” “the survey (a copy of which may be accessed here,) found that more than two-thirds of those polled — 69 percent — thought that the United States should not be at war in Afghanistan. Just four months ago, 53 percent said that Americans should no longer be fighting in the conflict, more than a decade old.”

Inadvertently, the Times article explained part of the problem when it quoted “Michael E. O’Hanlon, a military expert at the Brookings Institution, who is close to American commanders in Afghanistan, said that the opinion polls reflected a lack of awareness of the current policy…”

Yes, Mr. Hanlon, you are correct. Ten years of war and at this point in time, most Americans cannot tell you why we are still risking the lives of our young men and women.

The rest of the quote from Mr. Hanlon reads: “…the current policy, which calls for slowly turning over portions of the country to Afghan security forces, like the southern provinces, where American troops have tamped down the violence.

“I honestly believe,” said Mr. Hanlon, “if more people understood that there is a strategy and intended sequence of events with an end in sight, they would be tolerant…”

Here’s the takeaway: “The overall image of this war is of U.S. troops mired in quicksand and getting blown up and arbitrarily waiting until 2014 to come home. Of course, you’d be against it,” said Mr. Hanlon.

Bingo. Increasingly the overall image of this war has become the feckless foreign policy of sending young men and women into quicksand to get blown-up arbitrarily.

The additional context of the troubled mission-drift approach to the war may be found in a recent telling interview with the top commander in Afghanistan, detailed by Jennifer Hlad and Chris Carroll in Stars and Stripes.

U.S. Marine Gen. John Allen was quoted as saying that “he believes the majority of non-commissioned officers; staff NCOs and young officers are ‘extraordinarily well-trained.’

“Repeated tours in Afghanistan, and prior to that, in Iraq, don’t inherently reduce the effectiveness of the force or reduce the effectiveness of small-unit leadership… I’m confident the institution is solid,” said General Allen in the article, “Allen: Investigation of Afghan killings to look at leadership climate.”

Anecdotally and unscientifically, all intuition and instincts indicate that General Allen has unwittingly responded to what has been, heretofore, only whispers in the hallway… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5001

Time to Rethink Afghanistan by Kevin E. Dayhoff March 28, 2012 The Tentacle http://tinyurl.com/8a4emqm

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/03/time-to-rethink-afghanistan-by-kevin-e.html

Labels: Anti-war movement, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, Iraq War, Military, Military noncommissioned officers, Military veterans, World Middle East Afghanistan

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Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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Half of Army's senior NCOs to face separation boards

March 26, 2012

Half of Army's senior NCOs to face separation boards

http://www.stripes.com/half-of-army-s-senior-ncos-to-face-separation-boards-1.172713

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/03/half-of-armys-senior-ncos-to-face.html

A total of 64,500 Army noncommissioned officers will be screened by retention boards, starting with a sergeant major board on June 4, according to a report by the Army Times.

Fifty percent of the Army’s senior NCOs will be considered for possible involuntary separation over the next several months as the boards meet, the Army Times reports…http://www.stripes.com/half-of-army-s-senior-ncos-to-face-separation-boards-1.172713

Related – see also: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/03/time-to-rethink-afghanistan-by-kevin-e.html - Time to Rethink Afghanistan by Kevin E. Dayhoff March 28, 2012 The Tentaclehttp://tinyurl.com/8a4emqm

Labels: Anti-war movement, Dayhoff Media The Tentacle, Iraq War, Military, Military noncommissioned officers, Military veterans, World Middle East Afghanistan

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I’m a newspaper reporter. I’m pushy, inconsiderate and I do not respect boundaries.

Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff

Soundtrack: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.net/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoffTwitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
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E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
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Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler

Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler - Marylanders for Joe Getty January 18, 2012

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and I attended the funeral yesterday for Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler. In our official capacities, we offered condolences from all Maryland citizens to the family for their loss.

Today, at the end of the Senate legislative session, I moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Airman 1st Class Seidler as a tribute to this Maryland Fallen Hero.

Seidler was 24-years-old and lived in Westminster where he graduated from Westminster High School in 2006.

When he joined the Air Force, he was accepted into the elite EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit. He was well-aware of the dangers he faced - the EOD personnel comprise only 1% of the Air Force but suffer 25% of the casualties.

On January 5, 2012, Seidler was part of a military convey of 27 vehicles engaged in hostile combat operations in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Earlier that day, his unit had defused two IEDs (improvised explosive devices) so that the convoy could continue its maneuvers. Tragically, his truck was hit by a third IED that killed Seidler and two other airmen.

The article by Kevin Dayhoff of the Carroll Eagle does an excellent job of capturing the outpouring of emotion and the honor and dignity given to this local hero during the funeral at Sol Levinson's & Bros. in Reisterstown. (click here)

Please keep the family of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler in your prayers.

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http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/01/maryland-senate-session-adjourned-in.html

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“Off Track Art” is an artists’ co-op and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – next to the railroad tracks, off of the Sentinel parking lot at the corner of West Main St and MD 27-Liberty St - in historic downtown Westminster, Carroll County Maryland. 

Open: Wed-Fri. Noon to 6 PM , Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM. http://offtrackart.blogspot.com/ 

 For news and information on Off Track Art previous to December 15, 2011, you can go to http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Off%20Track%20Art

Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler

Maryland Senate Session Adjourned in Memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler - Marylanders for Joe Getty January 18, 2012

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin and I attended the funeral yesterday for Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler. In our official capacities, we offered condolences from all Maryland citizens to the family for their loss.

Today, at the end of the Senate legislative session, I moved that the Senate adjourn in memory of Airman 1st Class Seidler as a tribute to this Maryland Fallen Hero.

Seidler was 24-years-old and lived in Westminster where he graduated from Westminster High School in 2006.

When he joined the Air Force, he was accepted into the elite EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) unit. He was well-aware of the dangers he faced - the EOD personnel comprise only 1% of the Air Force but suffer 25% of the casualties.

On January 5, 2012, Seidler was part of a military convey of 27 vehicles engaged in hostile combat operations in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Earlier that day, his unit had defused two IEDs (improvised explosive devices) so that the convoy could continue its maneuvers. Tragically, his truck was hit by a third IED that killed Seidler and two other airmen.

The article by Kevin Dayhoff of the Carroll Eagle does an excellent job of capturing the outpouring of emotion and the honor and dignity given to this local hero during the funeral at Sol Levinson's & Bros. in Reisterstown. (click here)

Please keep the family of Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler in your prayers.

Quick Links Getty for Senate GETTY2010 WEBSITE Getty for Senate on FACEBOOK Getty for Senate on YOUTUBE Join Our Mailing List!

Labels: Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, MD Gen Assembly Senate, Military, Military Air Force, Military Department of Defense, Military Fallen Hero, Military Fallen Hero Carroll Co, Military ISAF, People Brown Anthony, People Cardin Ben, People Getty-Joe Getty, World Middle East Afghanistan, Military EOD,

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2012/01/maryland-senate-session-adjourned-in.html

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Military, Military Air Force, Military Department of Defense, Military Fallen Hero, Military Fallen Hero Carroll Co, Military ISAF, World Middle East Afghanistan, Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, MD Gen Assembly Senate, People Getty-Joe Getty, People Cardin Ben, People Brown Anthony,

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Soundtrack: http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.net/
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.org
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net
The Tentacle: www.thetentacle.com http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/
Westminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=Dayhoff
E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com BEST VIEWED IN Chrome
My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/
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