Sun. May 23, 2016 Welcome to services at Grace Lutheran Church. Of course, I am so surprised that it is raining, but here at Grace, it's all sunshine and rainbows.
The Mission of the Community Foundation of Carroll County is
to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community of Carroll County
through philanthropic means. The Foundation will receive, invest, and
distribute funds for charitable, cultural, and educational purposes for the
benefit of the citizens of Carroll County.
On Friday evening, May 20, 2016 the home of the family of Hugh
and Carla Hynes was destroyed by a tragic accidental fire due to a mechanical
failure of their neighbor’s air conditioning unit.
Vet tech Tanya Andrews assists Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night. Photo by Westminster Fire Dept. Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff Friday – Saturday, May 20-21, 2016 
Sun May 15, 2016 Grace Lutheran Church council president Ron Fairchild leads the annual church informational meeting. Today, the word of the day in church appeared to be intentionality. Too fun.
The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at entrance to the 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River east of Frederick until 1942.
Sun May 15, 2016 - The Jug Bridge demijohn that once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70.
The Jug Bridge demijohn once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70.
Sun May 15, 2016 – The Jug Bridge demijohn that once stood at the entrance to the 5-arch 1808 stone bridge that spanned the Monocacy River just east of Frederick until shortly after its partial collapse in 1942. The original 1805 'Baltimore and Frederick – Town section of the first leg of the National Road has long since been replaced by Rte 40 and later I-70.
The Jug Bridge monument was relocated in 1965 to its present location on Bowman Farm Road, at the intersection of I-70 and West Patrick Street not far from the Frederick Airport, Fairgrounds and the public safety campus.
Friday, May 13, 2016 Caroline and I ventured to Taneytown and ate at Tony's Café and Pizzeria
Sat., May 14, 2016 Caroline, Grammy, and I had dinner at Harry's Main Street Grille in historic downtown Westminster. It was great to see Harry Sirinakis and our dinner was great.
Welcome to a celebration of Pentecost services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster www.gracelc.org Sun May 15, 2016
Mount Airy Council President Hobbs was a faithful and
selfless public servant who served his community, the Mount Airy Vol. Fire
Dept., Carroll Hospital, Carroll Community College, the greater Carroll County
community and the state of Maryland with enormous honor and distinction. His
passing is a great loss. The mantle is now passed to us to try and build upon
his accomplishments and continue his legacy. President Hobbs, your watch is
over we will try to take it from here, you duty is done here. God has your
place in heaven. Our heart and prayers go out to his family, colleagues, and
friends. God Bless and rest in peace. Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster mayor,
2001-2005 Chaplain Westminster Fire Dept., and Caroline Babylon
Sat., May 14, 2016 - Irises - of all the perennial flowers of the spring, irises are one of my favorites. I found this one in the planting area that Lyndi McNulty helps oversee at the parking lot near Harry's Main Street Grille. Irises are one of a number of perennials that I grew when I farmed for a living. It remains one of my favorites in spite of the fact that irises can be a pain to grow in large numbers in a container operation. The flowers are spectacular.
My friend Westminster Councilwoman Suzanne Albert celebrated Mother's Day by working in the yard with her daughters. Sunday, May 8, 2016
I really enjoyed visiting the Hampstead Vol. Fire Dept. yesterday, Sat. eve. May 7, 2016. Lots of nice folks. I always enjoy working with them.
Sun. May 8, 2016 Services at Grace Lutheran Church, www.gracelc.org Westminster MD. This was the last service for our seminarian, Erika Tobin. Now she is off to go to AK. Alaska's gain is our loss. We will miss Seminarian Erika Tobin. Godspeed.
