Dayhoff Westminster

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

Thursday, July 14, 2022

Kevin Dayhoff: A look back at the July 1938 Smith & Reifsnider fire

Kevin Dayhoff: A look back at the July 1938 Smith & Reifsnider fire

Jul 10, 2022 at 5:00 am https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/lifestyles/cc-lt-dayhoff-071022-20220710-zshkitw3xrdghbqn5xncyuyxry-story.html

 Over 80 years ago, Carroll County was still reeling from the aftermath of fireworks of an unwelcome variety – the July 3, 1938 Smith & Reifsnider fire on John Street, one of the largest fires in the county’s history.

 Ironically, today, the property where the fire occurred has been occupied by the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department since Oct. 24, 1998.

+++ 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

CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22


CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum 5-22-22

Streamed live on May 22, 2022  The CCPS Board of Education Candidate Forum presented by  Carroll County Kids for Equity & Carroll County NAACP airs live from Carroll Arts Center on May 22, 2022 at 4 p.m. The Board of Education is a crucial part of the decision making table. Learn about the candidates running to lead Carroll's school system and tackle student issues.

*This event is not affiliated with Carroll County Public Schools.

The Community Media Center (CMC) is providing this information as a public service to the residents of Carroll County. All candidates running for a seat on the Carroll County Board of Education in the 2022 primary election were given the opportunity to participate in the forum. The views and opinions expressed in the candidates’ forum do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the CMC. The Community Media Center does not endorse any political candidate or political organization.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Subscribe NOW to Community Media Center: http://bit.ly/1RhfzRh

Visit our Website:

http://www.carrollmediacenter.org

Follow Us On:

CMC YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/carrollmediace...

Like CMC: http://www.facebook.com/carrollmediac...

Follow CMC: http://twitter.com/CMC_Carroll_MD

The Community Media Center is building a stronger, more dynamic local community by using media and other resources to inform, link, engage, and connect residents and organizations throughout Carroll County, Maryland.


Friday, April 29, 2022

#amwriting Writer's dinner

This was my writer's dinner yesterday. I sang the national anthem before I ate it.

#amwriting Writer's dinner

This was my writer's dinner yesterday. I sang the national anthem before I ate it.

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings and salutations from the City of Westminster to Dr. Julia Jasken upon the occasion of her Inauguration as the 10th president of McDaniel College.

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings

Westminster Mayor Dr. Mona Becker delivered greetings and salutations from the City of Westminster to Dr. Julia Jasken upon the occasion of her Inauguration as the 10th president of McDaniel College.

Monday, March 7, 2022

Lenten Creation Care 2022 Cuidemos la Creación durante la Cuaresma de este 2022

Lenten Creation Care 2022 Cuidemos la Creación durante la Cuaresma de este 2022

Because our world can change a lot in 40 days. Porque el mundo puede cambiar mucho en 40 días.

Lent is a time for prayer, fasting, and more intentional sharing. This year, our church is joining with many others in heeding the call to be stewards of God’s Creation throughout this season. 

May this calendar remind us to be more mindful of the ways that our daily habits impact both our common home and all those with whom we share it. On behalf of future generations and all living in poverty — those most harmed by our damaged climate — may we answer God’s call to be faithful stewards, speaking out for Creation care.

A prayer from Psalm 51: 

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.
Creator God, we begin this Lenten season asking for Your renewal. 
Through prayer, fasting, and sharing over these 40 days, 
we ask that our eyes be opened to the ways we can do better; 
in our relationships with You, Your Creation, 
and all those with whom we share this, our common home. 
Lord, help us to restore what has been damaged through our sinful overconsumption 
and the systemic injustices that surround us, returning to You with renewed spirits

March 6, 2022-DC-Creation-Care-Calendar.pdf
https://ipldmv.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2022-DC-Creation-Care-Calendar.pdf 

++++++++++++++++

Click on the images to enlarge.





Lenten Creation Care 2022 - Because our world can change a lot in 40 days.

Cuidemos la Creación durante la Cuaresma de este 2022

Porque el mundo puede cambiar mucho en 40 días.

La Cuaresma es un tiempo de oración, ayuno y participación de manera más consciente. Este año, nuestra parroquia está uniéndose a otras iglesias en responder al llamado de cuidar la Creación de Dios durante esta temporada. Recemos para que esta temporada nos haga más conscientes de las maneras en que nuestras acciones tienen impactos positivos para “nuestra casa común” y para aquéllos con quienes la compartimos. En representación de generaciones futuras y todos los que viven en la pobreza—los más impactados por nuestro deteriorado clima—que respondamos todos a la llamada de Dios y que seamos fieles guardianes, y nos pronunciemos a favor del cuidado de la Creación

Miércoles de Ceniza 
Empezamos esta temporada cuaresmal con una oración del Salmo 51: Por tu inmensa compasión 
y misericordia, Señor, apiádate de mí y olvida mis ofensas. Lávame bien de todas mis culpas ... 
Crea en mí, Señor, un corazón puro, un espíritu nuevo para cumplir tus mandamientos.
Dios Creador, empezamos esta temporada pidiendo por una renovación. A través de la oración, el ayuno y la 
participación a lo largo de estos 40 días, pedimos que nuestros ojos se abran a las maneras en que podemos 
mejorar; en nuestras relaciones contigo; tu Creación, y todos estos con quienes compartimos éste, nuestro 
hogar común. Confiamos en tu capacidad para crear en nosotros corazones limpios, para llevarnos del pecado 
a ser devotos guías, para usarnos como instrumentos de tu sanación. Señor, ayúdanos a restaurar lo que se ha 
dañado por nuestro excesivo e inmoral consumismo y las injusticias sistemáticas que nos rodean, regresando a 
ti con el espíritu renovado

https://ipldmv.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Cuidemos-la-Creacion-durante-la-Cuaresma-de-este-2022.pdf 
March 6, 2022-DC-Creation-Care-Calendar.pdf

https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10223947750095192 

+++ 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

Saturday, March 5, 2022

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022


Our friend Stan Chase died on February 24, 2022. Mr. Chase was an amazing person of incredible accomplishments. He will be greatly missed. 

Stan Chase Nov. 30, 1931 – Feb. 24, 2022

Stanislaus (Stan) Chase was born in Westminster, Maryland, on November 30, 1931, to the late Inez Gibson. The “thin man with the kind face” was called home to be with the Lord, sitting in his favorite chair, on Thursday, February 24, 2022. https://ccnaacp7014.blogspot.com/2022/03/stan-chase-nov-30-1931-feb-24-2022.html 

Stan attended Robert Moton School in Westminster, Maryland, and graduated in 1948. Stan graduated from Maryland State College (now University of Maryland Eastern Shore) in 1952 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  Stan served in the Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged at the rank of Sergeant in 1954. Stan was extremely “Proud” of his military service to his country.

Stan completed graduate studies at the University of Maryland, and Morgan State College (University), and would later receive his Master of Arts from Towson State College (University) in 1970.

Stan began his career as an educator in 1955 as a Physical Education and Science teacher in Leonardtown, Maryland.  It was here that he met the love of his life, Anne Williams who preceded him in death. 

 Stan taught and coached at his alma mater Robert Moton Consolidated from 1957 to 1964. At the height of desegregation, Stan was transferred to Sykesville High School in 1964.  He is often credited by both African Americans and Caucasian Americans in the community as being the “reason school integration worked in Carroll County.” He was also deemed “the most popular guy in Carroll County with students and teachers.”

Sykesville High School became Sykesville Middle School in 1967. Stan continued as the Physical Education teacher and assumed other positions of increased responsibility including Health Education Specialist, Guidance Counselor, and ultimately was promoted to the position of Vice Principal.  He retired from Carroll County Schools in 1995.

Stan and Anne were married in 1957, and were blessed with their son, Bryant Gordon Chase in 1959. Even though Stan had only one child, because of his many years as an educator, coach, and memberships in multiple local and national organizations, and church memberships, numerous individuals considered him a second father, mentor, and trusted advisor.  

He had a sharp mind and was very knowledgeable about history and sports.  He read the local Baltimore Sun and AFRO American Newspapers, and kept abreast of local, national, and international news.

Stan’s love of sports started with participation, but grew to coaching, officiating, and he spent countless hours of fanatic-level viewing with his son Bryant.  In 1961 he coached the Robert Moton High School Basketball Team to win the state championship.  This was only the second Carroll County School basketball team to ever win a state title.  

Stan officiated many state championship football games as a member of the Maryland Board of Football Officials, and the Central Maryland Football Officials. He continued to officiate multiple sports well into his eighties.  

Stan was inducted into the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame in 2002, and the gymnasium at the Robert Moton High School Museum is also dedicated in his name and honor.

Stan was a generous, selfless giver of his time and money to support charities, the community (including the Grove Park Neighborhood Association), family, friends, and neighbors. 

He sponsored or supported many youth-development and scholarship programs through his affiliations with local and national organizations, including being a volunteer and mentor for the MESA (Math Engineering Science Achievement) Program which is hosted by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. 

He also served for over 20 years as an election official poll volunteer for District #5, at School #224, Grove Park Elementary School in Baltimore City, and as a Regular Election Judge from 2010 to 2016.  Stan was a dependable, conscientious Election Judge that made sure accuracy and ethics were adhered to at polling station.  He spent hours upon hours making sure the polling station was conducted in a professional manner and that respect was bestowed to every person who entered the polls to vote. 

He was known for his kindness and attention to detail.  He assisted many persons in the Grove Park Community who needed to be transported to the polls due to physical challenges and mobility issues.

Stan enjoyed spending time with family and friends, which includes, working at the Reese Firehouse Carnival, Cruising the Caribbean, singing in the church choir, playing and coaching softball, and he never met a line dance he wouldn’t try!  He was always a consummate gentleman, and he was quiet, but, when he spoke, he had a word of encouragement and knowledge for all who encountered him.

Stan leaves to celebrate his life: his son, Bryant Chase, wife Kimberly; his brother, George Gibson; his grandchildren, Derek Chase (Wife Destinee), Brittany Chase (Husband Rico), and Joshua Chase; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Marie Wein (husband Larry), and Jean Barbara Jamison; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews; a host of other relatives, friends, neighbors, fraternity brothers, Prince Hall Masonic family, church families, former students and co-workers, and his Grove Park neighbors.
Stan was a proud and distinguished member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., and the Free Masons.  

His journey with Alpha Phi Alpha began with the Delta Nu at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore where he served as a chartering member.  He joined the Delta Lambda Graduate Chapter in Baltimore City where he held several leadership positions including Chapter Vice President.  He is a Founder of the Rho Tau Lambda Graduate Chapter serving the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area, which was chartered on November 8, 2008.

Stan also held many positions of leadership in multiple Houses of the Free Masons. These include:

Past Master (PM) James E. Stewart Lodge No. 49
Past High Priest (PHP), King David No 1, Holy Royal Arch Mason, Baltimore, MD.
Past Thrice Illustrious Master (PTIM), Omega Council No. 2, Royal and Select Masters, Baltimore, MD
Past Eminent Commander (PEC), St. Joseph Commandery No. 2, Havre de Grace, MD
Past Commander in Chief (PCIC), Western Maryland Consistory #270
Past Potentate, ANWAR Temple #219, Rockville, MD
Sir Knight, Beausant Royal Court No. 1 of Cyrene, Baltimore, MD

Expressions of condolence may be sent to:

Bryant Chase & Family
301 Moores Branch Circle
Westminster, MD 21158

In lieu of flowers, please donate to any of the following:
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rho Tau Lambda Chapter
Rho Tau Lambda Foundation, Inc
201 4th Avenue
Brooklyn Park, MD 21225
(provides scholarships to Baltimore students annually, and supports the “Alpha Achievers” After-school program)

Checks can be made out to Rho Tau Lambda Foundation Inc, or via PayPal at rtlfoundation2013@gmail.com

Former Students and Friends of Robert Moton HS, Inc
Scholarship Program
301 S Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Greater Maryland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
P.O. Box 4526
Lutherville, MD 21094

Maryland Grand Council Knights of Pythagoras
c/o James E. Stewart Lodge #49
PO Box 47
New Market, MD 21774

https://www.josephhbrown.com/obituary/STANISLAUS-CHASE 

+++ 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, February 14, 2022

Earl Seipp, 92 son of Westminster Police Chief


Earl Seipp, 92 son of Westminster Police Chief

Earl Seipp Obituary Westminster, MD - Earl Seipp age 92, of Westminster, died February 5, 2022 in Randallstown, MD from heart-related problems.


A memorial service will be held for Earl Seipp at the Carroll Lutheran Village's Krug Chapel on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The address is 300 St. Luke Circle Westminster, MD 21158.


Born July 4, 1929, in Westminster, Maryland. Earl was a lifelong resident of Carroll County.


Earl Seipp was the son of the late Charles L. Seipp (former Westminster City Chief of Police) and Helen (Rhodes) Seipp. Earl graduated from Westminster High School in 1947.


He married Elizabeth Jane (White) Seipp in April 1958. Together they raised two daughters, Robin and Heidi. Betty predeceased Earl in June 1997. Soon after her death, Earl took residence at Carroll Lutheran Village where he spent the rest of his life.


Earl served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1951. He was stationed in post-WWII Germany and later in Washington, D.C. He used his VA benefits to pursue a B.A. in Sociology from Western Maryland College.


He had a long career as a life insurance salesman – "selling something no one wants" as he frequently said. He loved horses, shooting sports, photography, high diving, and conservative politics.


Earl was a long-time member of the V.F.W. and served as their chaplain for a decade. Earl was fond of telling stories and reminiscing about the past.


His daughters, Robin Hanna of Florida and Heidi Berry of Virginia survive along with Heidi's husband, Russ, and their two sons Seth, his wife Michelle, and Roberto.


Earl's brother, Darryl Seipp and his wife Judy both reside in Westminster. Earl was predeceased by a sister, LaRue Blizzard and his brothers Charles Seipp Jr., Robert Seipp, and Jack Seipp.


A memorial service will be held at the Carroll Lutheran Village's Krug Chapel on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The address is 300 St. Luke Circle Westminster, MD 21158.

A private graveside service will be held in Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to assist the work of Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org).


https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/carrollcountytimes/name/earl-seipp-obituary?id=32810414


+++ Dayhoff Carroll +++

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

Earl Seipp, 92 son of Westminster Police Chief


Earl Seipp, 92 son of Westminster Police Chief

Earl Seipp Obituary Westminster, MD - Earl Seipp age 92, of Westminster, died February 5, 2022 in Randallstown, MD from heart-related problems.

A memorial service will be held for Earl Seipp at the Carroll Lutheran Village's Krug Chapel on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The address is 300 St. Luke Circle Westminster, MD 21158.

Born July 4, 1929, in Westminster, Maryland. Earl was a lifelong resident of Carroll County.

Earl Seipp was the son of the late Charles L. Seipp (former Westminster City Chief of Police) and Helen (Rhodes) Seipp. Earl graduated from Westminster High School in 1947.

He married Elizabeth Jane (White) Seipp in April 1958. Together they raised two daughters, Robin and Heidi. Betty predeceased Earl in June 1997. Soon after her death, Earl took residence at Carroll Lutheran Village where he spent the rest of his life.

Earl served in the U.S. Army from 1948-1951. He was stationed in post-WWII Germany and later in Washington, D.C. He used his VA benefits to pursue a B.A. in Sociology from Western Maryland College.

He had a long career as a life insurance salesman – "selling something no one wants" as he frequently said. He loved horses, shooting sports, photography, high diving, and conservative politics.

Earl was a long-time member of the V.F.W. and served as their chaplain for a decade. Earl was fond of telling stories and reminiscing about the past.

His daughters, Robin Hanna of Florida and Heidi Berry of Virginia survive along with Heidi's husband, Russ, and their two sons Seth, his wife Michelle, and Roberto.

Earl's brother, Darryl Seipp and his wife Judy both reside in Westminster. Earl was predeceased by a sister, LaRue Blizzard and his brothers Charles Seipp Jr., Robert Seipp, and Jack Seipp.

A memorial service will be held at the Carroll Lutheran Village's Krug Chapel on Friday, February 18th, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The address is 300 St. Luke Circle Westminster, MD 21158.

A private graveside service will be held in Virginia. Memorial contributions may be made to assist the work of Samaritan's Purse (samaritanspurse.org).

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/carrollcountytimes/name/earl-seipp-obituary?id=32810414


+++ 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

WSJ: Trucks Are Clogging America’s Roads, Delivering Goods and Tearing up Yards


WSJ: Trucks Are Clogging America’s Roads, Delivering Goods and Tearing up Yards

Interesting to come across this article at a time when many of us have noticed an uptick in truck traffic in Westminster. I was pondering that much of the additional traffic was a result of more folks relying upon GPS directions – which often lack common sense – or are simply incorrect. As a consequence, for example, it leads trucks from one end of Main Street to the other – and not suggesting that truck drivers use Rte 140 instead.

“Trucks Are Clogging America’s Roads,” By David Harrison / Photographs by Kendrick Brinson for The Wall Street Journal January 26, 2022 - The surge won’t likely die down even once supply chain clogs ease, and the impact is falling heavily on neighborhood streets

ATLANTA—Trucks are taking over American roads, fueled by a rise in pandemic online shopping and disruptions to global supply chains.

Along the way they’re chewing up pavement, adding to congestion and infuriating residents, who must contend with 18-wheelers and delivery trucks as soon as they pull out of their driveways. They’re also causing headaches for state and local governments that face multibillion-dollar bills to finance road upkeep and expansions.

The thousands more delivery trucks on neighborhood streets and tractor trailers on interstate highways are solving one problem by creating another.

“Folks don’t like them in their neighborhoods,” said Seth Millican, a transportation expert at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce. “But they want the package they order from Amazon, and they want it in two days.”

Those strains converge in Atlanta’s Riverside neighborhood, home to Dustin Hillis, a city council member, who has spent years trying to keep tractor trailers off its residential streets.

“Not a week goes by that I don’t get complaints about trucks running over street signs, stop signs, electrical poles, cutting through people’s yards,” he said.

One of Mr. Hillis’s Riverside constituents, Don Penovi, has taken it upon himself to walk the streets, sometimes wearing a yellow vest, to guide errant trucks back to the highway and to call the city to replace destroyed street signs.

“It seems like it’s been getting worse the last six, eight months or so,” he said.

Read much more here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucks-roads-damage-traffic-supply-chain-11643210764

Our changing shopping habits have led to more trucks on the road. David Harrison from the Wall Street Journal has the story. https://soundcloud.com/thismorningshow/trucks-are-clogging-americas-roads-delivering-goods-and-tearing-up-yards


+++ 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

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

2021 Maryland State Firemen's Association Convention Memorial Service


2021 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention Memorial Service
June 20, 2021

Recognition of Fire, Rescue, Emergency Medical Service, and Ladies Auxillary Personnel who have passed away in the past year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVdIMH_4omk

In 2020 the following firefighters that have been associated with the Westminster Fire Department - in some capacity in the past, died during the year – beginning at 54:33 minutes into the program. 




Margaret P. Orlove, 80, died on April 4, 2020 (also Lineboro) - Recognized at MSFA 20Je2021


John Elwood Kauffman, 88 died on May 12, 2020 - Recognized at MSFA 20Je2021


Marvin Hollinger, 80, died on August 28, 2020 - Recognized at MSFA 20Je2021


Richard "Richie" Raver, 52, died on Dec. 28, 2020 - Recognized at MSFA 20Je2021