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Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Apparently spring has been cancelled this year in Maryland.

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Monday, March 2, 2015

Visited and enjoyed the FW Woolworth Civil Rights Museum Greensboro NC

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Sunday, March 1, 2015

Mac and Cheese. The food of the Gods. Just saying.

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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants

Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants. Kevin E. Dayhoff,

Westminster Fire Department Chaplain, February 22, 2015

During and after a snow storm, make sure that all the fire hydrants in your neighborhood are clear of snow.

Helping to keep the snow cleared from fire hydrants is a responsibility that we have to each other and our community. If your house, or your neighbor’s house is on fire; the last we want is for firefighters to spend precious time finding and clearing the nearby hydrant in order to hook-up the fire hoses.

According to multiple sources and fire companies that have posted similar messages:

… A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.

Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants.

Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later.

And please remember not to over-exert yourself while shoveling snow. Excessive strain from the cold and hard labor may cause heart attacks.

Please help out elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Be safe out there and say a prayer for our emergency responders, police, firefighters, EMS personnel and the various local municipal, county, and state, street and roads departments that are out there in this mess trying to keep the roads open and safe.

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/be-sure-to-clear-snow-from-fire-hydrants.html

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Gallagher merges dental practice with Eden and Young in Westminster MD

Gallagher merges dental practice with Eden and Young in Westminster MD http://touch.carrollcountytimes.com/#section/690/article/p2p-82865016/

According to an article in the Carroll County Times, “Dr. Patrick Gallagher is expanding and merging his practice with Drs. Eden and Young.

“Dr. Gallagher has had an established dental practice in Westminster for more than 18 years. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery.

“After 38 years of practice, Dr. Charles Young will be retiring from dentistry. Dr. Young's patients will be under the care of Dr. Gallagher. Dr. Gallagher and Dr. Eden will continue to deliver dental care to the community.”

http://touch.carrollcountytimes.com/#section/690/article/p2p-82865016/

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Saturday, February 21, 2015

Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday February 22, 2015

According to an alert released by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) early Saturday evening, February 21, 2015, “Hazardous road conditions exist due to winter storm - stay off the roads to allow the crews to clear them and to allow emergency providers to respond during this time. Check in on family, friends, and neighbors - especially the elderly or disabled. Keep devices charged to follow weather and local emergency information. Be cautious when shoveling snow to avoid over exertion.”

Out of an abundance of caution, Grace Lutheran Church at 21 Carroll Street in Westminster Md., cancelled all services and Christian education on both Saturday evening and on Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Please join us for worship this coming Wednesday at 7 p.m. with soup at 6! Stay safe!

Labels: Dayhoff photos Grace Ch, Dayhoff photos snow, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Weather, Weather Winter, Weather Winter Snow

Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday Feb. 22, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/services-at-grace-lutheran-church-in.html

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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Philip S. Beacham, Jr., 93, of Westminster

Philip S. Beacham, Jr., 93, of Westminster, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at the Dove House. Born April 21, 1921 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Philip S. Beacham, Sr. and Ora Turfle Beacham.

http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=640348

His wife of 71 years, Virginia May “Ginny” Beacham died July 14, 2014.

Before retiring, he was a farmer, landscaper and caretaker at Meadow Branch Cemetery for over 50 years.

He enjoyed duck pin bowling, gardening, fishing, hunting, camping and going to Chincoteague Island.

He is survived by children Philip S. Beacham III and wife Ida of New Windsor, Douglas W. Beacham, Sr. and wife Dolly of Hereford, Pa., Allan D. Beacham, Sr. and wife Kathy of Westminster, Michael L. Beacham, Sr. and wife Ann of Taneytown and Lindora B. Bowers and friend John Hitzelberger of Manchester, sisters Elizabeth Brauning, Gene Royer, Nellie Roch and a brother Jimmy Beacham. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by a sister Ann Caulford.

Private graveside services will be held at Meadow Branch Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157.

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Ash Wednesday service at Grace Lutheran Church in snowy and cold Westminster Md

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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Tom Andrews of Towne Shoe Repair in Westminster, has died.

December 15, 1958 - February 13, 2015

Thomas Lee “Tom” Andrews, 56, of Westminster,

died February 13, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson.

http://www.prittsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=400584#/obituaryInfo

Born December 15, 1958 in Harford County, he was the son of the late Leonard D. and Rena Thompson Andrews. He was the husband of Terry Palino Andrews, whom he married June 3, 2012.

Tom was the owner/operator of Towne Shoe Repair on Main Street, Westminster, for 25 years. He served as the current Commander of the Sons of the American Legion for Carroll Post 31, where he also was a Legion Rider. He was a member of the Men's Auxiliary for Molleville Farm Post 467 VFW, a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles 2226 in Littlestown, PA, and was a past president for the Eagles Aerie that was in Westminster.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycles, collecting music boxes, volunteering for events at Carroll Post 31 and VFW Post 467, where he chaired the motorcycle shows for the last 4 years. He especially enjoyed getting away to West Virginia. As a member of a large family, he enjoyed keeping everyone connected.

Surviving in addition to his wife is son James Richard Lee Andrews of Westminster; step-daughter Amber Jean Kilgalen of Westminster; siblings and spouses Bertha “Sissy” Leppo and husband Robb of Westminster, Jerry Andrews and wife Cindy of Johnstown, PA, Kay Strawsburg of Gettysburg, PA, and James O. Andrews, Sr. and wife Maria of Westminster. He was the son-in-law of Nancy Kaufman and Bertha Palino; brother-in-law of Georgette Andrews, Debbie Palino, Billy Kaufman and wife Linda, Dorothy L. Huffman and husband Gene, and Andrea Palino; and grandchildren Aeryelle and Atreyu Andrews.

He was predeceased by his brother Leonard Andrews, fathers-in-law Lee Palino and Edward L. Kaufman III and brothers-in-law Tom Strawsburg and Michael Palino.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. Carroll Post 31 and the Sons of the American Legion will hold a joint service in the evening.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday at the funeral home at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Joe officiating. Interment will follow in Meadow Branch Cemetery, Westminster.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Carroll Post 31 American Legion, 2 Sycamore St., Westminster, MD 21157 or to Molleville Farm Post 467 VFW, 519 Poole Rd., Westminster, MD 21157.

Online condolences may be sent to www.prittsfuneralhome.com

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Happy Presidents Day from the McKliney National Memorial in Niles Ohio. #KED

Happy Presidents Day from the McKliney National Memorial in Niles Ohio.
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Just below Cleveland Ohio. -1 degrees and plenty of snow. Waiting for spring.

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

A station of the cross at St Mary's Catholic Church in Wooster Ohio

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St Mary of Immaculate Conception 527 Beall Ave Wooster OH www.stmarywooster.org

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Saturday, February 14, 2015

I-71 north to Cleveland in lake effect heavy snow - 14 degrees. No worries.

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White-out snowfall at the Medina Public Square Ice Sculpture Festival in Ohio

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Making dog treats at www.OneLuckyBakery.com at 45 Public Square Medina Ohio

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Ed Beck, member of the ‘back pew club’ at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster; has died.

Ed Beck, Operations Manager of Aggregates Production overseeing gravel, stone, and sand plants for the Arundel Corporation throughout Maryland and member of the back pew club at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster; has died.

Mr. Beck was a wonderful man who always had a smile and something friendly to say when I would see in the very back pew at Sunday services at Grace Lutheran Church. More often than not, when Caroline and I served as ushers at church, we would chat with him and his wife, Mrs. Miriam Beck, a former board member of Carroll County Bank and Trust Company; about a wide-range of topics from banking, to economics, to current events and politics.

Mr. Beck will very much be missed. I would always look for him every Sunday at church.

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/ed-beck-member-of-back-pew-club-at.html

Obituary for Mr. Edward Raymond Beck February 12, 2015:

Edward Raymond "Ed" Beck of Berrett died Thursday, February 12, 2015 at home.

Born April 16, 1929, in Berrett, Carroll County, he was the son of Charles Raymond and Margaret Dorsey Beck. He was the husband of Miriam Freter Beck, his wife of 57 years.

Born into farm life, he began milking cows at age six and driving a tractor at age eight. He worked on the farm through his school years graduating from Sykesville High School in 1946.

Tired of farm life he enlisted in the Army in 1954. Following training in Manual Morse Code Interception he served in the Army Security Agency in Berlin, Germany intercepting coded messages sent from Communist countries.

Following his discharge in 1957, he was employed by the Arundel Corporation in Baltimore. At retirement in 1990, he was Operations Manager of Aggregates Production overseeing gravel, stone, and sand plants throughout Maryland.

Throughout his life he was an avid hunter, trap shooter, and lover of nature. Fishing and boating at the family retreat in Ozark County, Missouri were prized vacation activities since 1972.

Family always gave him pleasure, especially the musical events in which his daughters and grandchildren performed. In retirement, golfing and vegetable gardening were enjoyable pastimes as well as responding to family needs with his ability to repair, improve and even invent.

From birth he attended Messiah Lutheran Church next door to his family home and one which his grandparents and great grandparents helped found. He was confirmed there in 1943. He served on the Church Council, the Property Committee, as Treasurer, and in his youth dug graves to earn extra spending money. For the last twenty five years he had been a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Jenel and Mirrel, their husbands Wayne Witzke and Jeffrey Wothers, and two grandchildren Timothy and Zellie Wothers.

Surviving nieces and nephews are Wayne Weller and wife Darleen, Donald Beck, Jr. and wife Darlene, Robert Beck and wife Linda, Eva Hendrix and husband Brin, Charlotte Jay, Ursula Standifer, Lorna Dorn and husband Edward and Joan Cole and husband Charles.

He was predeceased by a sister, Madalyn Weller and husband Donald and a brother, Donald Beck and wife Edith.

Friends may gather at the Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville on Sunday, February 15, from 1 to 4pm.

A celebration of Resurrection will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD 21157 on Monday, February 16, at 10:30 am with his pastors, The Reverends Kevin and Martha Clementson officiating. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service at the church.

In keeping with his wishes there will be no viewing. At a later date his ashes will be distributed on the property he had lived on most of his life. This statement reflects his feelings: "I came from the earth, and I want to return to the earth."

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll Street, Westminster, MD 21157, Carroll Hospital Center Foundation, 200 Memorial Avenue, Westminster, MD 21157 or to a charity of your choice.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Edward Raymond Beck please visit our Sympathy Store. http://www.haightfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Edward-Beck-2/#!/Obituary

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Friday, February 13, 2015

The former owner of Bobby’s Hobby Lobby on Main Street in Westminster for over 40 years, Wanda Pease, died at age 86 on February 11, 2015

The former owner of Bobby’s Hobby Lobby on Main Street in Westminster for over 40 years, Wanda Pease, died at age 86 on February 11, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-former-owner-of-bobbys-hobby-lobby.html

February 11, 2015

Mrs. Pease was a remarkable person who owned and operated Bobby’s Hobby Lobby, a Westminster institution on Main Street in the middle of downtown, for several generations of Carroll Countians growing-up in an era long gone by.

Several years ago Mrs. Pease and Bobby’s Hobby Lobby was the focus of one or two articles I wrote for the Sunday Carroll Eagle section of the Baltimore Sun.

According to information e-mailed by a family member, her obit reads as follows. You may also find her obit and family arrangements at Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A., in Westminster. Her obituary appears here: http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=639899

Wanda Mae Spring Pease, 86, of Westminster, died Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at Copper Ridge. Born May 9, 1928 in Great Cacapon, WV, she was the daughter of the late Zula L. Wisner Spring and Wilson Spring. She was the former wife of Robert S. Pease.

She owned and operated Bobby’s Hobby Lobby on Main Street in Westminster for over 40 years. She worked for Martin Aircraft in her earlier years and graduated from the Peabody Conservatory. She was a member of the Westminster Retail Merchant Association, Carroll County Philatelic Association, Westminster United Methodist Church and helped start Westminster Fallfest.

She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Roberta and Brian Kasik of Randallstown, daughter Beverly Pease of Germantown, son Christopher Pease of Winter Garden, FL and many beloved friends.

She was predeceased by sisters Winifred Layton, Geraldine Cooke, Ada McNabb, Ina Spring and a brother Luther Spring.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, with Rev. Marshall Green officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Great Cacapon, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,

P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Maryland ranked one of the ten worst states for retirement in the universe

10 worst states for retirement By Chris Kahn • Bankrate.com

Not dated – Retrieved February 10, 2015

Retirement » 10 Worst States For Retirement

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/worst-states-for-retirement-1.aspx?ic_id=most_shared_default

It's hard to be flexible on a fixed income. That's why some of America's prettiest, most vibrant locations are also some of the toughest on retirees.

They're usually more expensive, for example, with higher rents and more expensive restaurants. Tax rates also tend to be higher in urban areas. They also may not be as safe.

With that in mind, Bankrate ranked each state based on a variety of factors that everyone should consider before making a move into -- or out of -- their home state. They include a specialized cost-of-living index for retirees, crime statistics, tax rates and comprehensive weather data that factor in sunshine and humidity. Also new this year: Bankrate beefed up its ranking for health care quality, and consulted an extensive survey called the Gallup-Healthways' Well-Being Index. The index gauges the level of satisfaction residents report about their surroundings.

The states that fell to the bottom of our list still have a lot to offer. In fact, many are home to the top tourism destinations in the world. The problem, in the end, is that choosing a good place to retire isn't as easy as picking a vacation spot. Costs matter more. The local culture and infrastructure also matter.

Here, in descending order, are 10 of the lowest-ranking states for retirees based on our criteria.

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No.9 Maryland http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/worst-states-for-retirement-3.aspx

The primary knock on Maryland is that it's more expensive to live there than in many other states. The cost of living for retirees is especially high, and residents pay one of the highest tax rates in the country.

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