Monday, February 29, 2016

U.S. Passports to Get a Makeover in 2016 Written by Katherine LaGrave

U.S. Passports to Get a Makeover in 2016
Written by Katherine LaGrave 

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From the passport rule most travelers don't know to State Department suggestions on when to renew (in one word: now), passport news in the past few months has been frequent, wide-ranging, and indicative of wider reform in the coming years. As part of the government's efforts to cut down on fraud, forgery, and misuse, updated security features will be unveiled later this year...

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Sat. eve. Feb. 27, 2016 Hot date with Caroline. I am so romantic.


Sat. eve. Feb. 27, 2016 Hot date with Caroline. I am so romantic. Dinner at the Westminster fire house. Chris Orrison, Firefighter Kyle, Max Nickey, Guy Garheart, Brittany Baeder, the crew.

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Morton's Towing and Recovery is the heavy accident recovery outfit that responded to the accident Friday morning in Carroll County


Morton's Towing and Recovery is the heavy accident recovery outfit that responded to the accident Friday morning in Carroll County

Sunday, Feb, 21, 2016

Morton's Towing and Recovery is the heavy accident recovery outfit that responded to the horrible accident Friday morning, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016, at Kate Wagner Road and Rte 27 in Carroll County Maryland. Morton’s was amazing.

For more information go to:



They arrived quickly, well-staffed, well-prepared, and equipped - and came with some of the biggest pieces of equipment I have ever seen except for perhaps in the Marine Crops in the early 1970s or perhaps when I did high steel work and bridges in the mid-1970s.

They were highly skilled, well-trained, professional, courteous, compassionate, and worked extremely well as a team with the Carroll County First responders on the scene. But perhaps most importantly, it is not good enough to be the best, you have to be nice. And you are not good if you are not nice. These were some of the nicest folks.

Same goes for our local responders…

We can be so proud of our community. We are there for each other.

We also owe a huge debt of gratitude to the men and woman who responded to the accident early Friday morning. The accident scene was very difficult, upsetting, dangerous, and freezing cold involving over 60 first responders.

The incident commander was a seasoned, compassionate, professional, and highly trained veteran of many-many fire, natural disaster, and accident responses. The incident commander was extremely competent and ran the operation like clockwork.

The local Carroll County volunteer first responders left their homes and families in the middle of the night and volunteered to come to the aid and assistance of someone in distress. They did it with a great deal of professionalism, used all the hours and hours of intense training for a greater good. They did it with a great deal of skill and competence. Many folks from other parts of the state remarked at the high level of professionalism and skill exhibited by Carroll County first responders. Many were especially impressed as to how well we worked as a team.

A big thank you to our first responders and Morton’s – God Bless you for all your work.

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The #Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel of JeannieBird Baking Co who died in today’s traffic accident. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-westminster-fire-co-extends-its.html

Saturday evening candle light vigil Feb. 20, 2016 6 pm. At JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/saturday-evening-candle-light-vigil-feb.html



CARROLL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A fiery crash took the life of a Carroll County woman known for putting smiles on the faces of many people with her food. http://cbsloc.al/1QRmcUg

Workers clean up after Route 27 crash
Worked clean up following a crash around 4 a.m. Friday February 19, 2016 at MD. 27 and Kate Wagner Road.

Route 27 and Kate Wagner Road crash

Morton's Towing and Recovery is the heavy accident recovery outfit that responded to the accident Friday morning in Carroll County



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Big rocks first. It is all a question of balance. Sun. Feb. 21, 2016


Big rocks first. It is all a question of balance. Sun. Feb. 21, 2016

Final Farewell: Community Honors Fallen Deputy Mark Logsdon « CBS Baltimore

Final Farewell: Community Honors Fallen Deputy Mark Logsdon « CBS Baltimore




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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art,artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalistsand journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maioremDei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson:“That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!”- See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Welcome to services at Grace Lutheran Church Sun. Feb. 21, 2016 Second Sunday in Lent


Welcome to services at Grace Lutheran Church Sun. Feb. 21, 2016 Second Sunday in Lent. Today's sermon noted that Grace provides our community 12,000 meals a year.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Saturday evening candle light vigil Feb. 20, 2016 6 pm. At JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD

Saturday evening candle light vigil Feb. 20, 2016 6 pm. At JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD 


Several folks including Don West, Dean Camlin, and Eddie Brooks organized a candle light vigil at JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, in Westminster, MD.

Hats off to these community leaders for their thoughtfulness. Carroll County always comes together and we are there for one another.

A big thanks to Don, Dean, and Eddie. Beautifully done.


And a special thanks to Thomas Kowalczyk and Rad Darby who also stopped to help out and pay their respects. First class.

Saturday evening candle light vigil Feb. 20, 2016 6 pm. At JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD

I'll post a few pictures from the event later.











Opening words by Don West

Song by Dean Camlin

Song by Eddie Brooks – I’ll fly away.

"I'll Fly Away"

Some bright morning when this life is over
I'll fly away
To that home on Gods celestial shore
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away

I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

Oh how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away

I'll fly away oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

I'll fly away oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away

I'll fly away oh glory
I'll fly away in the morning
When I die hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away

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The Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel of JeannieBird Baking Co who died in today’s traffic accident.

Prayer by Westminster Fire Dept. Chaplain

Ms. Vogel was a lovely person who steadfastly supported the Westminster community and the Westminster Fire Department. We lift Jeannie and her family, co-workers, and friends into our hearts and pray for comfort and healing at this terrible time. She will be greatly missed.

On behalf of the men and woman of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1 extends its sympathy to the family and loved ones of Jeannie Vogel of the JeannieBird Baking Co., our neighbor on Main St in Westminster, who died in yesterday’s traffic accident.

O god of grace and glory, we remember before you today our sister Jeannie Vogel

We thank you for giving her to us to know and to love as a companion in our pilgrimage on earth and our service to our community. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time. 

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

May memories of happy times sustain us, the support of family and friends comfort us, and may God's love embrace you and your family and bring you peace.

In your boundless compassion, console us who still mourn. 

Give us faith to see that death has been swallowed up in the victory of our Lord, so that we may live in confidence and hope until, by your call, we are gathered to our heavenly home in the company of all your saints.

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We also say a prayer for the firefighters, EMS personnel, state highway workers, and police officers who left their homes in the middle of night to respond to this terrible accident. They fought the fire, freezing temperatures, ice, and multiple dangers of the accident this morning at Rte. 27 and Kate Wagner Road.

God of earth and air, water and fire, height and depth, we pray for those who work in danger,

Who rush in to bring hope and help and comfort when others flee to safety,

Whose mission is to seek and save, serve and protect, and whose presence embodies the protection of the Good Shepherd.

Give them caution and concern for one another, so that in safety they may do what must be done, under your watchful eye.

Support them in their courage and dedication that they may continue to save lives, ease pain, and mend the torn fabric of lives and social order. Amen.



The #Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel of JeannieBird Baking Co who died in today’s traffic accident. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-westminster-fire-co-extends-its.html

Saturday evening candle light vigil Feb. 20, 2016 6 pm. At JeannieBird Baking Company, 42 West Main Street, Westminster, MD http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/saturday-evening-candle-light-vigil-feb.html




CARROLL COUNTY, Md. (WJZ) — A fiery crash took the life of a Carroll County woman known for putting smiles on the faces of many people with her food. http://cbsloc.al/1QRmcUg
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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Friday, February 19, 2016

Thursday, 2/18/2016 10:00 AM Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Open Session Photos by Kevin Dayhoff




Thursday, 2/18/2016 10:00 AM Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Open Session Photos by Kevin Dayhoff

Thursday, 2/18/2016 10:00 AM Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Open Session http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/thursday-2182016-1000-am-board-of.html

Thursday, 2/18/2016 10:00 AM Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Open Session Photos by Kevin Dayhoff



Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Open Session

Thursday morning I attended the open session portion of the Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners meetings

Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners

Open Session

Thursday, 2/18/2016 10:00 AM


Agenda - Agenda Packet

I. Call to Order

1. Roll Call

II. Invocation ~ Commissioner Weaver

III. Positively Carroll County

IV. Proclamation No. Presentation ~ FFA Week

VI. Briefing ~ Ag Tire Collection Program VII. Public Comment ~ Item No. VIII

VIII. Briefing/Discussion ~ Solid Waste Planning VIII. Briefing/Discussion ~ Solid Waste Planning IX. Public Comment ~ Item No. X

X. Discussion/Decision ~ Fall 2015 Amendments to the 2014 Carroll County Water and Sewer Master Plan

1. Approve a Resolution to adopt these amendments Adopted [Unanimous]

XI. Public Comment ~ Item No. XII

XII. Briefing ~ Hap Baker Firearm's Facility Update

XIII. Public Comment ~ Item No. XIV

XIV. Briefing/Discussion/Decision ~ Request Approval to proceed to Public Hearing ~ Proposed Changes to Chapter 94 ~ Parks and Recreation

1. Proceed to Public Hearing ~ Proposed Changes to Chapter 94 ~ Parks and Recreation Adopted [Unanimous]

XV. Public Comment


XVI. Recess ~ 11:47 AM 1. Recess Adopted
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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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The Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel

The Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel of JeannieBird Baking Co who died in today’s traffic accident. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/the-westminster-fire-co-extends-its.html
The Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family and loved ones of Jeannie Vogel of the JeannieBird Baking Co., our neighbor on Main St in Westminster, who died in today’s traffic accident. Ms. Vogel was a lovely person who steadfastly supported the Westminster community and the Westminster Fire Department. We lift Jeannie and her family, co-workers, and friends into our hearts and pray for comfort and healing at this terrible time. She will be greatly missed.

We also say a prayer for the firefighters, EMS personnel, state highway workers, and police officers who left their homes in the middle of night to respond to this terrible accident. They fought the fire, freezing temperatures, ice, and multiple dangers of the accident this morning at Rte. 27 and Kate Wagner Road.

God of earth and air, water and fire, height and depth, we pray for those who work in danger,

Who rush in to bring hope and help and comfort when others flee to safety,

Whose mission is to seek and save, serve and protect, and whose presence embodies the protection of the Good Shepherd.

Give them caution and concern for one another, so that in safety they may do what must be done, under your watchful eye.

Support them in their courage and dedication that they may continue to save lives, ease pain, and mend the torn fabric of lives and social order. Amen.

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Police believe owner of JeannieBird bakery killed in Route 27 crash


Police believe the owner of a popular Westminster bakery and café was killed in fiery traffic crash involving a tractor trailer on Route 27 early Friday morning.

Because of the severity of the injuries, Maryland State Police investigators were unable to positively confirm the identification of the deceased victim prior to autopsy results from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. However, based on evidence retrieved from the scene of the crash, in addition to information received from family members, investigators believe the victim was Jeannie Vogel.

Vogel, 53, co-owned JeannieBird Baking Company on Main Street in Westminster. The crash occurred shortly after 4 a.m. when the tractor-trailer struck the vehicle Vogel was driving, causing both vehicles to catch fire…




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E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com

My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/


See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Feb. 18, 2016: Carroll County Board of Commissioners proclaim FFA week


Feb. 18, 2016

Carroll County office building, Westminster, Md. - Joe Linthicum, Ariana Straitman, Elizabeth Widener, Phyllis McKenzie, and Aaron Geiman received a proclamation by the commissioners for FFA week at the Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 open session of the Carroll County Maryland Board of Commissioners.

Labels: 4H, Ag Carroll County, Carroll Co Commissioners, Carroll Co Commissioners 60th Brd, FFA Future Farmers of America

WHEREAS, the FFA and agricultural education provide a strong foundation for the youth of America and the future of the food, fiber and natural resources systems; and

WHEREAS, FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education; and

WHEREAS, students whose lives are impacted by FFA and agricultural education achieve academic growth, strengthen American agriculture and provide leadership to build healthy local communities, a strong nation and a sustainable world; and

WHEREAS, FFA helps members prepare for careers in agribusiness, agrimarketing, science, communications, education, horticulture, production, natural resources, and forestry; and

WHEREAS, FFA promotes citizenship, volunteerism, patriotism, and cooperation,

Now, therefore, we, the Board of Commissioners of Carroll County, do hereby proclaim February 20-27, 2016, as FFA week in Carroll County and invite all citizens to take due note of this observance.

Adopted 11th day of February 2016

By the 60th Board of Carroll County Maryland Commissioners Stephen Wantz, Dennis Frazier, Doug Howard, Richard Weaver, and Richard Rothschild.





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See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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