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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Be brave enough to be bad at something new.

Be brave enough to be bad at something new.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ

St. Paul's United Church of Christ Tuesday evening in the fog. 14Jan2020

Saturday, January 11, 2020

7:15 p.m. Westminster water main break

7:15 p.m. Westminster water main break. Choreography better than opera. We are finished. Call it a wrap. The Westminster Utilities Maintenance shop rocks. 11Jan2019 Sat.

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Happy New Year from Grace Lutheran Church

Happy New Year from Grace Lutheran Church 11:15 service. http://gracelc.org/ 21 Carroll Street Westminster, MD 21157, Phone: 410.848.7020, Email: info@gracelc.org We enjoyed Pastor Martha's sermon about the new year and new beginnings.

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Grilled cheese sandwiches

Apparently, according to a study cited here, "79 percent of us like grilled cheese" sandwiches. However, I guess I 100 percent like grilled cheese sandwiches. I'm just putting that out there.

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Placing a wreath at the Carroll County Vietnam Memorial

Walter Pete Groomes, Kevin Earl Dayhoff, Caroline Babylon, and Melissa Babylon Cimbala laid a wreath at the Carroll County Vietnam Memorial today for all our friends who guaranteed that we could enjoy the holidays – but can no longer be with us. So we celebrate Christmas for them. And we said all their names outloud. May God Bless them. 25Dec2019. 

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Westminster Fire Department donation to the Westminster Rescue Mission

After the Breakfast with Santa event 21Dec2019, the Westminster Fire Department made a donation of food to the Westminster Rescue Mission. The day before the Westminster Fire Department took pies to our brothers and sisters in blue at the Westminster Police Department. Looking after our community is our business. Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Dinner at the fire house

Dinner at the fire house - and of course, we got a call. 21Dec2019. Oh, do not tell the Lt. - Kim Zepp Darby that I posted this picture. Don't tell Mike Michael Erdman, Seth Robinson, Michael Karolenko, Chris Miles, Max Nickey, or Vishal A, either.

Friday, December 13, 2019

Carroll County Literacy Council Celebrates 40-years

Last Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 Westminster Councilmember Ben Yingling and I joined many great folks at a luncheon to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Literacy Council of Carroll County.

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Carroll County Literacy Council Celebrates 40-years

By Westminster Councilmember Kevin Dayhoff

Last Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, the Literacy Council of Carroll County celebrated its 40th anniversary with a luncheon at the Carroll Nonprofit Building.

In attendance were Carroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, Circuit Court Judge Richard Titus, Md. St. Delegate Haven Q. Shoemaker, Carroll Commissioners Dennis Frazier and Steve Wantz, Bernard Jones, Westminster Councilmembers Ben Yingling and Kevin Dayhoff.

The Literacy Council’s Executive Director Sam Greenholtz was the master of ceremonies for the event. In addition to his years of work with the Literacy Council, Greenholtz served on the Westminster Common Council from 1985 to 1991 and for many years was the chair of the Greater Westminster Development Corporation, a downtown Westminster advocacy organization.





Related: Carroll County Times - Dayhoff Time Flies: Literacy Council of Carroll County celebrates 40-years - Time Flies for Sunday, December 8, 2019 by Kevin Dayhoff https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll/lifestyles/cc-lt-dayhoff-120819-20191206-vtnvaafiifev3nl54hao4gjfpq-story.html?fbclid=IwAR2smU142YsWxGV0RNyMFh2b9LI-gxA7Zu3CHp0Gd3eH7PMgWT3QApGB7rk

The September newsletter for the Literacy Council reports, “In the U.S., over 40 million adults have low literacy, including 20% of adults with a high school diploma. The U.S. ranked 21st in numeracy and 16th in literacy out of 24 countries in a 2013 assessment of adults’ skills.

“Two-thirds of U.S. adults scored at the two lowest levels of proficiency in solving problems in technology rich environments. Yet, the publicly funded adult education system is able to serve only around 2 million young and older adults per year.”

Fortunately in Carroll County, the Literacy Council is active in the community in many ways, including its ever-popular annual spelling bee. Last April was the 20th anniversary of the spelling bee.

According to a history of the council provided by Executive Director Greenholtz, “The Literacy Council of Carroll County (LCCC) was founded in April, 1979, by Sister Rosalia, the principal of St. John's Catholic School in Westminster, and Kathryn Sieverts, a Lutheran laywoman. The mission of the organization was to promote literacy and to train tutors to teach phonics, reading, speaking, spelling, and math to youth and adults in Carroll County.

“At the time, we were affiliated with Laubach Literacy Action which later merged with ProLiteracy Worldwide, a parent of ProLiteracy America. We primarily began with students who read at or below a fifth-grade level. The LCCC was formed with the policy of working with anyone regardless race, creed, color, or national origin. We have always assisted those individuals who may be mentally challenged, physically disabled, and foreign born, those in substance and alcohol abuse rehabilitation programs and those who are incarcerated by our legal system.

“The first volunteers worked out of St. John's School, Grace Lutheran Church, Carroll County Public Library, and various members' spare rooms and basements. Judy Ritchie was the first Director. Through the generosity of Grace Lutheran Church, the Council moved into its first office. Marian Carr took over as Director and Student/Tutor Coordinator in 1988. The Council occupied the second floor (a three-room suite) of a two-story house at 30 Carroll Street in Westminster. In 1994, in need of more space, the Council moved to the second floor of 95 Carroll Street, Westminster.

“In 1995, Marian Carr turned the reins over to Betsy Fowble as Executive Director, followed by Dee Hines in 1997. In October of 2002, Dee Hines received Carroll County's Most Beautiful Person Award. In 2009, after serving the Carroll Community as a volunteer for over 22 years, Dee Hines retired from her position at the Literacy Council. Carol Sapora took over as Director. Janet Garcia took over as Executive Director in December 2011. In June of 2014, Brenda Lewis was named as Executive Director and served until December of 2014 when Samuel Greenholtz was appointed and continues in that position.

“Volunteer numbers increased substantially between 1997 and 2006, when the Council moved again to its present home in the Carroll Non-Profit Building, 255 Clifton Boulevard. Laubach International and Literacy Learners of America merged during that time to become ProLiteracy Worldwide, the umbrella organization for most literacy organizations.

“In 2015, Brenda Lewis became the President of the Board of Directors. Past presidents of the Board of Directors include Edie Haschert, Barbara Weir, Dorothy Stoltz, Mike Memphis, Terry Toney, and Lou Scharon.

“The Council receives no government funding and operates on donations from the community, and various grants, along with its fundraising programs. There is never a charge for Council services to the student.

“Along with our normal tutoring program, we have embarked on numerous other programs during our existence. In 1994, the LCCC was called upon to work at the Maryland Central Laundry Camp, a Maryland Department of Corrections minimum security prison. We started with 13 men and when the program was terminated we were teaching 31 men to read and write. (The prison was switched to a short-term facility and there was not enough time to tutor the inmates before they moved on.) We have also run a program at the Carroll County Detention Center for the female population. (The men were tutored under a grant through the Community College of Carroll County.) We run a program for court ordered drug and alcohol students at a rehabilitation facility in southern Carroll County. We have run tutoring program at Springfield State Hospital. We have found the demand for training is changing from the 5th grade level we began at to a focus on Pre-GED training as well as greater demand for ESOL lessons, citizenship training, and work-related training requirements. Thus, our program has been upgraded over the years to reflect these changes. Another of our newer programs is working with the military veterans. We are aiding in many different elements than we have normally provided to our students. These same programs are available for all students

“Our tutors represent a broad range of careers and education. They come from a wide variety of professions and work history. The predominate tutors’ group is made up from the field of education but, we have former executives, administrative workers and others among our teaching staff.


“The Carroll County Public Library has been a tremendous supporter of our efforts. They have contributed in numerous ways and have provided us with direct assistance when called upon. McDaniel College has worked with us on numerous programs that are offered to the public especially in the field of ESL (English as Second Language), primarily through the Palabra to Word Student Organization. As a Partner of the Literacy Council they have provided us with student interns over the years to work with us on various specialized projects and programs. A relative new partner has been Carroll Community We work closely with BERC, HRS, and other county organizations to provide training to their clients. We have partnerships with the Judy Centers, Carroll County Board of Education, Carroll County Youth Services Bureau, and HSP. We have an excellent relationship with each and every one of the organizations at the Non-Profit Center. We are able to refer our students to them as well as have them send clients to us.”
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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Westminster Mayor’s Cup and Miracle on Main Street parade winners announced

Westminster Mayor’s Cup and Miracle on Main Street parade winners announced

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade.

By Kevin Dayhoff, December 10, 2019



At the Dec. 9, 2019 meeting of the Westminster Mayor and Common Council, Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick announced the winners of the annual Mayor’s Cup contest and the annual Miracle on Main Street parade winners.

According to a Dec. 5, 2019 press release by Sandy Anderson, the Westminster Main Street manager, “The Mayor’s Cup is a long-standing contest to encourage downtown Westminster businesses to decorate their storefronts and office windows for the holiday season. The Mayor’s Cup recognizes the best overall display. The winning business’ name is engraved on the Cup each year, which is proudly displayed by the winning business.

“This year, 17 businesses offered eye-grabbing entries, making it difficult for Mayor Dominick to select a winner from all the outstanding entries. Below are the businesses selected by Mayor Dominick in the various award categories: Mayor’s Cup Recipient/Best Overall – Flip Yours Fitness & Wellness; Best Kid Friendly – Flowers by Evelyn; Best Business Promotion – LUX Boutique; Best Non-Traditional – Ting.”

Mayor Dominick also announced the winner of the Miracle on Main Street parade. According to information from a Dec. 4, 2019 release from Abby Gruber, the Westminster Director of Recreation and Parks, “The annual Miracle on Main Street Parade was held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. This year, the parade boasted nearly 50 entries ranging from walking groups, car clubs, marching bands, and floats.

“To encourage well-crafted and brightly lit parade entries, the City offers a trophy and a $100 cash prize in three different categories: Spirit of the Season, Best & Brightest, and Main Street Champion. To help evaluate and fairly determine the winner in each category, judges are selected from the local business community. The judges are provided with a list of all parade participants, their corresponding parade numbers, and a list of criteria to aid in evaluating the entries.

“The 2019 Miracle on Main Street parade winners are: Spirit of the Season, Carroll County Veterinary Clinic; Best & Brightest, Shelter Systems Limited; Main Street Champion, White Pine Paving Inc.”

During the awards presentation on Monday evening, Dec. 9th, Mayor Dominick, said in part, “It is my pleasure this evening to announce the winners of the 2019 Miracle on Main Street, Electric Holiday Parade. A panel of three judges consisting of local business owners assessed each parade entry on theme, detail, and brightness in the following award categories: Best & Brightest, Spirit of the Season, and Main Street Champion.

“All winners receive $100 gift card, a trophy, and of course bragging rights.

“First I would like to recognize Margaret Welliver, Lenny Mills, Dave Strevig, & Randy Rickels accepting on behalf of Shelter Systems Limited for their winning entry that earned the award for Best & Brightest

“The next award goes to Lynn Wimmer & Check Cregger accepting tonight on behalf of Carroll County Veterinary Clinic for their entry that best reflected the Spirit of the Season.

“And last but certainly not least will I would like to recognize White Pine Paving as the Main Street Champion. Unfortunately representatives from White Pine Paving could not join us this evening but staff from the recreation and parks department will see that they receive their award.

“A big thank you to all of you and to all of our 2019 parade entries; your creativity, time and attention to detail make this parade a proud Westminster tradition. The Miracle on Main Street Electric Holiday Parade could not exist without your support and participation.

“And speaking of support on behalf of the City of Westminster I would like extend our sincerest gratitude to Mark Degasperi, owner of Interstate Battery for his steadfast support of this phenomenal community event. Every year Interstate Battery provides power sources for all electric parade entries plus Interstate Battery staff members are available onsite at parade line up and disbandment to help safely illuminate and breakdown the floats.”

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2019 downtown Westminster events – courtesy photo

Mayor’s Cup Recipient/Best Overall – Flip Yours Fitness & Wellness. Courtesy Photo

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin Dayhoff 20191209_MCC (1)

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin Dayhoff 20191209_MCC (2)

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin Dayhoff photo [20191209_MCC (3) b]

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin Dayhoff photo 20191209_MCC (4)




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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Saturday, November 30, 2019

Thursday, November 21, 2019

The American flag flies proudly

The American flag flies proudly at the New Windsor State Bank at the College Square Shopping Center. 20Nov2019

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduate

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduates - Carroll County Public Safety Training Center, November 8, 2019 by Kevin Dayhoff


Smart policing at its best for the 21st Century: Twenty-five police officers from multiple Carroll County law enforcement agencies recently graduated from the sixth Carroll County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training class.

The police agencies included the Westminster Police Department, the Mount Airy Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Carroll County Detention Center, Carroll Community College Campus Police Department, McDaniel College Department of Campus Safety, and the Maryland State Police

The ceremonies, led by Westminster Police Captain Thomas Kowalczyk, were held November 8, 2019 at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center. The audience included Westminster Councilwoman Ann Thomas Gilbert; Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C- Carroll County Health Department Crisis Services; Carol Carr-Meinecke- NAMI Carroll County; Captain Nikki Heuer, Chief Tom Ledwell, McDaniel College Campus Safety officer Tom Davis, and over 100 law enforcement officers and their families.

Westminster Police Officers Allen Ecker, Mindy Phillips, are Brian Smith, were among the twenty-five officers that recently graduated from the CIT training – pictured here with Westminster Police Chief Tom Ledwell.

Councilmembers Ann Thomas Gilbert and I were there representing Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick, Council President Greg Pecoraro, Tony Chiavacci, and Benjamin Yingling.




https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2019/11/sixth-police-crisis-intervention-team.html

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Lisa Murray Gregory interviews my boss, Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times

Lisa Murray Gregory interviews my boss, Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times

Hat Tip: Lisa Murray Gregory. The Human Condition with Lisa Gregory

How Journalism is Changing in Today's World NOVEMBER 17, 2019

In today's world journalism has become a risky business. Newspapers are closing up shop every day in light of the digital age and in many ways it seems the profession is under attack both figuratively and literally. Reporters are being gunned down in newsrooms and the public is becoming more and more suspicious of the profession as the result of the concept of fake news. Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times in Maryland and has been in the journalism field first as a sports reporter and now as an editor for over 20 years. He is experiencing these concerns firsthand and yet remains committed to the idea of community journalism and the important role it continues to play in our lives.

The profession of journalism is in a precarious state these days as a result of the concept of "fake news," the influence of social media and the threat to the very existence of print media as a result of the digital age.

Bob Blubaugh, editor of the Carroll County Times in Maryland, recently talked with me for my first episode of The Human Condition with Lisa Gregory. He gives an insider's view of the challenges editors and reporters are facing, including the very real threats and violence inflicted upon on them, as well as talking about his love of community journalism and how important it is now more than ever.

Please view my podcast at thehumanconditionpodcast.com.



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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Women have served voluntarily since this nation began.


Women have served voluntarily since this nation began.

Last mission: On May 18, 1944, 2nd Lt. Eloise M. Richardson was on a routine flight between the western coast of Bougainville and Guadalcanal. The plane was carrying wounded men including officers and parcels of mail. The plane never arrived at its destination. No evidence of its whereabouts has ever been recovered.

I had this in the back of my mind when Tom Beyard and I did the "Missing American Table and Honors Ceremony" at the Veterans Independence Project Second Annual “Red, White & Blue” Gala – Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 at the Westminster Riding Club, 366 North Colonial Ave. Westminster, MD 21157

The empty place setting represents Americans, men and women, still missing in action - from each of the five services -- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard – and civilians. This Honors Ceremony symbolizes that they are with us tonight in spirit.


Most of the stories about military personnel MIA - Missing in Action - are about men. One doesn't think of women in those terms. One family does and they were gracious enough to share that story.

2nd Lt. Eloise M. Richardson was born April 18, 1920, the second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. and Cora (Corrigan) Richardson. Their home was in Marseilles (LaSalle County) Illinois. Eloise was graduated from Marseilles High School at the age of 17. She needed only three years of high school to earn her diploma.

Eloise had planned to attend Ryburn-King School of Nursing in Ottawa, Illinois but was forced to defer her plans until she met the age requirement of 18 years. She began her nursing training in February of the following year. Upon graduation from Ryburn-King, Eloise was on the nurses staff at the hospital and later did general duties at Cook county hospital in Chicago.

In 1942, Eloise enlisted in the Army with the 24th evacuation unit and received her basic training at Breckenridge, KY. She earned her gold wings from an air evacuation unit at Bowman Field, Kentucky in October, 1943.

In December of 1943, at age 23, 2nd Lieutenant Eloise Richardson transferred to the Army Air Force division of nurses. She came home on leave sometime around the first of November, 1943.

On March 8th of 1944, Eloise left San Francisco for overseas duty. She was stationed on Guadalcanal as a flight nurse. Flight nurses duties included removal of the wounded from combat areas by air. On the trip between the combat zone and the hospital behind the lines the flight nurse is in complete control of the C-47 hospital ships.

A WWII Flight Nurse tending wounded troops on board an air evac flight.

On May 18, 1944, Eloise was on a routine flight between the western coast of Bougainville and Guadalcanal. The plane was carrying wounded men including officers and parcels of mail. The plane never arrived at its destination. No evidence of its whereabouts has ever been recovered.

On May 19, 1945, one year and a day after her disappearance, Eloise was declared officially dead. In August of 1945, Eloise was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart. The decoration was sent by Brig. Gen. Roland Walsh of the Philadelphia Quartermaster depot. The medal was received by her parents.

Lt. Eloise M. Richardson, N-731623, Army Nurse Corps, MIA May 18, 1944, FOD May 19, 1945, gave her life in service to her country.

Let history remember that women have served voluntarily since this nation began.


Please note: In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, this material is displayed without profit or payment for those who have expressed an interest in receiving this information for non-profit research and educational purposes only. Photos and images are from the National Archives, The Naval History Center, The U.S. Army, USMC, U.S. Navy, USAF, U.S. Coast Guard, the Defense Visual Information Center, The Army Nurse Corps, and the personal collections of this author. Nothing on this site is for sale nor is it a commercial venture of any kind - it is a one person page for, and about military women - by one retired military woman. Contents copyrighted 2000 by Captain Barbara A. Wilson, USAF (Ret).


Related:

Lots of great folks turned out for the 2nd Annual CCVIP Red, White & Blue Gala November 16, 2019 at The Riding Club in Westminster.

Hats off to everyone who made the evening a success – in particular, the gala committee members: Ann Gilbert, Donna Jean Shybunko, Lexi Schafer, Robin Marinucci, Lauren Hickey, Anna-Maria Halstead, Bobbi Hollingsworth, and Kimberly Harris

And the board Members - Frank Valenti – President, Ed Cramer - Vice President, Ann Gilbert – Secretary, Ken Bonner-Treasurer, Anna-Maria Halstead – Director, Sam Cangewsi, and Cristina Holmes




Be Determined on Your Goals

Be Determined on Your Goals

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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