Good morning from the Garden Gate.

“Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.”

The Garden Gate. Good morning from the Garden Gate. Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016 Kevin Dayhoff #amwriting

A Simple Trick to get along with others

“If you can learn a simple trick, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view & until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.”

Harper Lee To Kill A Mockingbird

Georges Pompidou Bridge is a road bridge that was completed in 1963

Georges Pompidou Bridge is a road bridge that was completed in 1963. The project is located in Le ...  Location: Le Pecq, Yvelines (78), Ile-de-France, Paris, France. 

Crosses: Seine River Coordinates: 48° 53' 52.00" N    2° 6' 30.00" E 

 
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Now this is dinner.

Now this is dinner. That's what I am talking about. Sept. 30, 2016

I think that I failed at baking this afternoon

I think that I failed at baking this afternoon. I was cleaning-out the pantry of some old baking mixes – and they did not turn-out so well. I might have to go outside and go hunting for nuts, twigs and berries for dinner. Maybe I will hunt down the cricket that is singing so loudly in the living room. Then again, maybe I'll take a nap. Getting old is such hard work. Wed., Sept. 28, 2016

Last night we hung-out at the fire house with folks

Last night we hung-out at the fire house with folks. Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Fri. Sept. 16, 2016.

We had a great group from Grace Lutheran Church over to the house for food, faith, fellowship and crabs this afternoon.

We had a great group from Grace Lutheran Church over to the house for food, faith, fellowship and crabs this afternoon Sun. Aug. 21, 2016.

After attending services at the Grace Lutheran Church contemporary service at 9 am, our Estonian guests visited the traditional sanctuary just before the 10:30 am service.

After attending services at the Grace Lutheran Church contemporary service at 9 am, our Estonian guests visited the traditional sanctuary just before the 10:30 am service. Sunday, July 3, 2016 DA CE #estonia

After singing the national anthem between services at Grace Lutheran Church, the next stop for our Estonian dancers is a walking tour of Westminster on their way to the Paide Westminster sign located at the railroad tracks and Main Street in the hearty of historic downtown Westminster. Sun. July 3, 2016 DA CE #estonia

For the past week, June 27 – July 5, 2016, Westminster has hosted two groups of Estonian folk dancers, "Südameke" and "Keerutajad" from Westminster's sister city Paide, thanks, in part, to the hard work of CSM Thomas B. Beyard of the Md National Guard, Audrey Cimino and Jaclyn Mathias-Jones of the Community Foundation of Carroll Co., Aime and Jeff Pringle, and Mari Thalman among many others. Not to be overlooked are members of the Maryland National Guard, Sgt. Matthews Akiba, and Spc. Ronald Maddox for great help with logistics

The visitors include 26 young performers and 10 adults for a total of 36. Among the group are friends of mine, Indrek Kivimäe, a former mayor of Paide, and his wife Tiina, who directs the Paide Girls Choir. Both have visited Westminster before. Most notably Indrek visited us in June 2004 and made a presentation at the Md. Municipal League Convention.

In fact Indrek and Tiina helped host my trip to Estonia in Sept. 2004 when I served as the mayor of Westminster and visited Estonia as part of a diplomatic mission for the Md. National Guard and the U.S. State Department.

Last Wednesday, June 29, 2016, the Estonian dancers and singers performed at the amphitheater at Carroll Community College

Last Wednesday, June 29, 2016, the Estonian dancers and singers performed at the amphitheater at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster.

For the past week, June 27 – July 5, 2016, Westminster has hosted two groups of Estonian folk dancers, "Südameke" and "Keerutajad" from Westminster's sister city Paide, thanks, in part, to the hard work of CSM Thomas B. Beyard of the Md National Guard, Audrey Cimino and Jaclyn Mathias-Jones of the Community Foundation of Carroll Co., Aime and Jeff Pringle, and Mari Thalman among many others. Not to be overlooked are members of the Maryland National Guard, Sgt. Matthews Akiba, and Spc. Ronald Maddox for great help with logistics

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On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, the visiting Estonian singing and dance group enjoyed a picnic at King’s Park in Westminster.

On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, the visiting Estonian singing and dance group enjoyed a picnic at King's Park in Westminster. DA CE #estonia

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Estonian visitors attend orientation meeting at McDaniel College Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Estonian visitors attend orientation meeting at McDaniel College Tuesday, June 28, 2016 with Tom Beyard, Audrey Cimino, Val Westbrook, and me. DA CE #estonia

From June 27 – July 5, 2016, Westminster will host two groups of Estonian folk dancers, "Südameke" and "Keerutajad" from Westminster's sister city Paide, thanks, in part, to the hard work of CSM Thomas B. Beyard of the Md National Guard, Audrey Cimino and Jaclyn Mathias-Jones of the Community Foundation of Carroll Co., Aime and Jeff Pringle, and Mari Thalman among many others. Not to be overlooked are members of the Maryland National Guard, Sgt. Matthews Akiba, and Spc. Ronald Maddox for great help with logistics

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Today Grace Church welcomes a visiting troupe of Estonian singers and dancers at the 9 o'clock service

Today Grace Church welcomes a visiting troupe of Estonian singers and dancers at the 9 o'clock service. Sun. July 3, 2016

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Having fun helping friends move. Sat. July 2, 2016.

Having fun helping friends move. Sat. July 2, 2016.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is now reporting that Md. Rte. 31 has just been re-opened as of approximately 11:30 a.m.

Carroll County Sheriff’s Office is now reporting that Md. Rte. 31 has just been re-opened as of approximately 11:30 a.m.

Md. 31 had been closed by overturned truck just after midnight.

After responding to a single vehicle tractor and trailer accident at 1 a.m. in the morning, Rte. 31 remained closed as of mid-morning, Wed. May 25, 2016.

However by 11:30 several sources were saying that the road has now re-opened. And according to the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, the road has been re-opened.

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/cctnews-traffic-md-31-closed-by-overturned-truck-20160525-story.html

Related: Update Wed. May 25, 2016 - On the scene of a single vehicle tractor and trailer accident on Rte. 31 west of Westminster http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/05/wed-may-25-2016-on-scene-of-single.html

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Wed. May 25, 2016 On the scene of a single vehicle tractor and trailer accident on Rte. 31 west of Westminster

 Wed. May 25, 2016 - On the scene of a single vehicle tractor and trailer accident on Rte. 31 west of Westminster half-way between Windsor Drive and Tahoma Farm Road. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/05/wed-may-25-2016-on-scene-of-single.html

The first call came in for [Sta 3 Fire] at 01:02 am CT: VC RESCUE RT 31 / WINDSOR DR BOX: 0323 DUE: X37 E31 RS6. Units from the New Windsor, and Westminster Vol. Fire Departments, Maryland State Police, MDE, SHA, and Carroll County Sheriff’s Office responded.

Upon arrival Westminster first responders discovered a single vehicle truck accident. A cement hauler was northbound when it left the road for unknown reasons. Although the driver walked-away from the accident and only sustained non-life threatening injuries, the driver was transported to Carroll Hospital for treatment and observation.

Firefighters remained on the scene until approximately 2:20 am. However heavy-wreckers remained several more hours removing the tractor and trailer from the scene of the accident. Rte. 31 remained closed for almost 4 hours.

The only reported injury was to the driver. There were no reports of any injuries among the first responders.

The accident remains under investigation by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office.

Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. PIO AND Chaplain.

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Sun. May 23, 2016 Welcome to services at Grace Lutheran Church.

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.

Over 80 firefighters responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in Westminster

Over 80 firefighters responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in Westminster

Friday – Saturday, May 20-21, 2016. Over 80 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co, and the Westminster Police Dept. responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in the 200 block of Gallatin Court, north of Westminster off Cranberry Rd.

The first call came into the county emergency communications center at 9:39. A second alarm was quickly sounded at 9:55.

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

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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.

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

Several family pets were saved by quick action by the firefighters on the scene of a two – alarm fire late Friday night in Westminster. The cats and dogs were attended to by emergency medical personnel, including vet tech Tanya Andrews who assisted Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night

Over 80 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co, and the Westminster Police Dept. responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in the 200 block of Gallatin Court, north of Westminster off Cranberry Rd.

The first call came into the county emergency communications center at 9:39. A second alarm was quickly sounded at 9:55.

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016

I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016 Tony Eckard Gainor Davis Richard Weaver Doug Howard Kathy Zepp Wantz Pamela Zappardino Charles Collyer Michael Shipley

Zwonitzer, the author of "The Statesman and the Storyteller," about the relationship of John Hay and Mark Twain; is being by interviewed McDaniel professor, historian Dr. Bryn Upton

Sitting with Pam Zappardino and Charles Collyer and so many good friends and colleagues. Hat's off to the leadership of Commissioners Howard, Weaver, and Wantz – and for Lynn Wheeler and the great staff of the Carroll County Public Library… for bringing this program forward…

Last night, Sat. April 30, 2016, Caroline and I really enjoyed the Historical Society of Carroll County Gala

Last night, Sat. April 30, 2016, Caroline and I really enjoyed the Historical Society of Carroll County Gala.

We joined Bernie Jones and his wife, and Charles and Virginia Harrison at our table. We danced the night away at one of the better benefit events we have attended in recent memory. We tip our cowboy hats to Historical Society for a wonderful evening and to Becky and Nick Herrick for being excellent hosts.

April 30, 2016 at the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic to benefit the Carroll Co Ag Center.

April 30, 2016 at the Buckwild Truck and Tractor Classic to benefit the Carroll Co Ag Center.