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Thursday, March 5, 2015

The sentry bunnies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, stand silent watch in Westminster during the March 5, 2015 snowstorm.

The sentry-stone bunnies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, stand silent watch as a car travels hesitantly up the hill and a couple of cold pedestrians tread precariously down the hill in Westminster during the March 5, 2015 snowstorm. By Kevin E. Dayhoff

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Put me in coach, I’m ready to plow

I can only imagine that by now, the Westminster street department or the Carroll County roads department wants me to lend a hand with keeping the roads clear of snow.

So I am warming-up this handy piece of equipment that I borrowed from the Georgia Department of Transportation, to get ready to go help – as soon as I am called into service…

When I was younger I hated plowing snow. It was monotonous and really-really hard. Not to be overlooked is that I hate being cold.

Of course today the men and women plowing snow have much better equipment. Much of the plow-controls resembles a joy-stick used for video games. But it is still hard work, under difficult circumstances – made worse by idiot drivers making a bad situation much worse.

Back in the day, right after the internal combustion engine was invented; I had levers and pedals and lots of manual controls. And when I needed to change the direction of the plow – or raise the plow; I really did for real need to get out of the truck and pull frozen ice-covered pins and manually adjust the plow and re-install the pins.

Let’s not overlook hitting a bump in the road with the old plows – it would jar your teeth out of place.

Anyway, 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.

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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.

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Grace Lutheran Church on Carroll Street in Westminster is closed

March 5, 2015

Due to the inclement weather on Thursday, March 5, 2015 the offices at Grace Lutheran Church, http://gracelc.org/ on Carroll Street in Westminster are closed and all evening church meetings, Chancel Choir and Festival Choir rehearsals are cancelled.

According to a release by the Maryland State Police: “Troopers encourage motorist to use their best judgment when driving during rush hour on Thursday morning, when the snow is predicted to be at its heaviest. When there is a high volume of traffic on the roads, traffic is at a standstill. If traffic is at a standstill, snow plows are at a standstill and the roads do not get plowed.

“Drivers are reminded of road restrictions if a snow emergency plan is activated in their county. If declared, parking is prohibited on highways and roads designated as snow emergency routes. During snow storms, abandoned and disabled vehicles cause major problems for snow removal and for troopers attempting to respond to emergency incidents. Maryland State Troopers encourage those who do not have to travel during the storm to stay off the roads. If it is necessary to travel, make sure your vehicle is in good working order and properly equipped with mud and snow tires or chains. It is also smart to have an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle.

“In case of power failures, motorists are reminded of Maryland’s law concerning non-functioning traffic lights. The law requires all drivers approaching an intersection with a non-functioning signal to stop. Drivers may continue only after they have yielded to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection. They must remain stopped until the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed.

“The latest traffic conditions, including road closures due to snow or ice will be available on-line at www.511md.org or by calling 5-1-1. Road conditions and views of the live traffic cameras are also available on the State Highway Administration website at www.roads.maryland.gov. Citizens are urged not to call Maryland State Police barracks simply to check on road conditions. Calls to police or 9-1-1 centers during the storm should be for emergency situations only…”

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Related, earlier in the year: Services at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster Md are cancelled for Sunday February 22, 2015

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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 7pm with soup at 6! Stay safe!

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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Carroll County Promotes Roberta Windham to County Administrator

County Promotes Windham to County Administrator

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Westminster, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 – The Carroll County Board of Commissioners is pleased to announce the promotion of Ms. Roberta Windham, as the Carroll County Administrator. Ms. Windham will assume this new role on Thursday, March 5th.

Ms. Windham earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania in 1983 and earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from University of Baltimore in 1992.

She is a member of the Maryland Bar Association.

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to say that we are very pleased to promote Roberta to this new position,” said Commissioner Stephen Wantz. “I have known Roberta for many years and she has always been professional, hardworking and dedicated. She brings extensive knowledge of the workings of county government and will be able to ‘hit the ground running’ in this new role. Roberta’s extensive experience and expertise will be an asset to the county.”

Prior to assuming her responsibilities in the Commissioners’ Office 4 years ago, Ms. Windham managed her own legal practice which focused on Estates and Trusts Law.

She has lived in Eldersburg with her husband, Gary, and 2 daughters, Sarah and Katherine, since 1994.

Please help Carroll County Government welcome Ms. Roberta Windham to this new role.

Related: Chief of staff's budget prowess not total sum of legacy http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-steve-powell-0504-20140504,0,5082719.story

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The recent resignation of Steve Powell, chief of staff for the Board of Commissioners for Carroll County, brought back memories of other distinguished individuals in county history who have endured that arduous position: Richard "Pat" Hill, Robert A. "Max" Bair and George A. Grier, to name a few.

In full disclosure, this writer had the honor and privilege to have worked with every county chief of staff — executive assistant — since the position was created in 1959.

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Whether you agreed or disagreed with them, those who have held the position deserve a special place in our hearts and prayers for their service and commitment to Carroll County; for it is a wonder they are able to retire and not be committed: On any given day, the chief must keep the wheels of government running smoothly.

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Often, my visits to the office of the chief of staff reminded me of the lyrics to the 1970 David Bowie song, "All the Madmen": "Day after day / They take some brain away / Then turn my face around / To the far side of town / And tell me that it's real / Then ask me how I feel." http://youtu.be/jb7Xdu7STx8 Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0504-20140505,0,6364637.story

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Meanwhile, it is only fitting that Powell will be leaving to take a job in a retirement home — as vice president of finance for Carroll Lutheran Village. Join me in wishing him the best.

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Powell joins Grier and Bair in a distinguished club of former Carroll County chiefs of staff

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By Kevin E. Dayhoff,

Sunday, May 4, 2014

The recent resignation of Steve Powell, the chief of staff for the Carroll County board of commissioners, brought back many memories of other distinguished individuals in Carroll County history who have endured that arduous position; Richard “Pat” Hill, Robert A. "Max" Bair and George A. Grier, to name a few.

In full disclosure this writer has had the honor and privilege to have worked with every Carroll County chief of staff – or ‘executive assistant’ - since the position was first created in 1959.

Being the ‘chief’ is an extremely difficult job - something akin to being pecked to death by a flock of friendly geese. And then, of course, there are those times when the geese were not so friendly. Whether you agreed or disagreed with the chief; everyone who has ever held that position deserves a special place in our hearts and prayers for their service and commitment to Carroll County.

That said, it is a wonder they retire and are not simply ‘committed.’ On any given day, the chief has to keep the wheels of government running smoothly.

This is a ‘mission impossible.’ It means keeping everyone happy including the commissioners, county department directors and bureau chiefs, county employees, and other elected officials from the delegation to Annapolis to any number of the eight county mayors and numerous council members. Then there are citizens, state and municipal bureaucrats, local nonprofits, churches and civic organizations.

Often my visits to the office of the chief of staff reminded me of the lyrics to the 1970 David Bowie song, “All the Madmen,” from the album, “The Man Who Sold the World.” “Day after day. They take some brain away. Then turn my face around. To the far side of town. And tell me that it's real. Then ask me how I feel…”

Consistently the individuals that have held the office have exemplified all that is the best of those who aspire to selfless public service.

Most recently the county commissioners announced the retirement of Powell in a press release on April 24. According to the release, “Powell has worked for the county for 28 years, most recently as Chief of Staff. He began working for Carroll County Government in October 1985 as Budget Officer. After 3 years in that role, he became the Director of Management and Budget and served in that capacity until becoming Chief of Staff in January 2003.” Powell followed in the footsteps of Hill, who had held the position for a couple of years after Bair retired on October 1, 2001.

Bair had worked for the county 31 years. According to an article in The Sun in September 2001 by Mary Gail Hare, Bair “started working for the county as a planner in 1970…” Bair was first appointed to the office of chief – executive assistant - in late 1983.

At that time, according to an article in The Sun on December 25, 1994 by Kerry O’Rourke, Bair “was named to replace George A. Grier as the commissioners' executive assistant. Mr. Grier had held the job for 25 years.” In a county government reorganization in December 1994, Bair was given the title of ‘chief of staff.’ Bair currently works as the Youth Program Coordinator for the Business and Employment Resource Center.

The first ‘chief of staff’ was Grier, who first joined county government in 1959, as the “first county administrator until his retirement in 1983. He likewise was the county's first planning director, developing the first county Master Plan and its zoning regulations. During this time, he served seven boards of county commissioners,” according to his published obituary after he passed away on Oct. 13, 2002.

Meanwhile, it is only fitting that Powell, according to an article in The Sun by Keith Meisel, will be leaving to take a job in a retirement home – as vice president of finance for Carroll Lutheran Village. Join me in wishing him the best.

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