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Saturday, July 06, 2013

Westminster Patch Kevin E. Dayhoff digest

Westminster Patch Kevin E. Dayhoff digest

July 6th, 2013


Curious Laws in Westminster, Have you Broken Any?

Did you know that in July of 1840 a Westminster town law was passed that it was unlawful to…
 

Dayhoff Responds to Allegations that Junction Mishandled…

Board member Kevin Dayhoff said he thinks new bureaucratic systems added confusion to a…
 
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Expanded Westminster Memorial Day parade Well Attended

Westminster Main Street was packed for the May 29 145th Memorial Day parade of military units,…
 

Five Companies Respond to Westminster Brush Fire

No structural damage resulted from a brush fire in Westminster Tuesday afternoon.
 

Welcome to the Blog for Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co.…

The volunteers of the Westminster fire department appreciate this opportunity to acquaint you…
 

Report: Junction Did Not Comply with Grant Requirements

A Junction, Inc. board member said the organization made efforts to comply with the…
 

Blog: 1931 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention

In July 1931, the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department and Westminster Municipal Band…
 

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers as roadways are more congested with…
 

Blog: A History of Heroes in Westminster's Fire Department

The 2012 Westminster Fire Department officers were sworn into office at the Jan. 5, 2012…
 

Blog: Public Safety Personnel Gather at Westminster Fire…

This week, May 20 – May 26, is National EMS Week. To mark the occasion, EMS providers and…
 

Junction Survives, Will Continue to Serve Community

Junction will continue to serve clients at its current location.
 

Westminster Memorial Day Address Delivered by Navy SEAL Matt…

Navy SEAL CDR Shipley, a 1984 Westminster High School graduate, brought the loss and sacrifice…
 

Junction Bailout in Dispute

The Carroll County commissioners granted Junction $6,500 to pay off outstanding bills.
 

Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of…

The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is steeped in history.
 

Blog: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association…

Firefighters from across the county held the first-ever Carroll Co. Firemen’s Assoc. county…
 

Blog: Never a Dull Moment at the Westminster Fire House

In the past week, the Westminster fire department saw its steady share of both house fire…
 

Looking Back: The Westminster Fire of July 3, 1938

Over seventy years ago, Carroll County was still reeling from one of the biggest fires in the…
 

Off Track Art Exhibition with guest artist Kelly Heck

Off Track Art invites you to enjoy an exhibition with guest artist, Kelly Heck. A selection…
 

Seven Fire Companies Respond to Monday Night Fire on Main…

Sixty firefighters fought the blaze after 11 p.m. Monday.
 

Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned…

The Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will kick off at 9:30 p.m.
 

Westminster Fire Department Recognizes Top Responders

The Westminster Fire Department recognized firefighters and EMS responders at its 132nd Annual…
 

Carroll County Death Notices through June 14

Obituaries as listed by several funeral homes in Carroll County.
 

Annual Westminster Memorial Day Parade Steeped in Tradition

Don't miss what many refer to as one of the oldest, continuously held Memorial Day parades…
 
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The Washington Post Saturday Morning Headlines for Saturday, July 6, 2013

NATION 
Health insurance markets won’t have to verify consumer claims 
A new rule says the online exchanges can accept statements about income and health insurance status. 
( by Sarah Kliff and Sandhya Somashekhar , The Washington Post) 

Search for Edward Snowden reveals tensions with Bolivia 
Incident in which Bolivian President Evo Morales’s plane was apparently diverted is a source of controversy. 
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post) 

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LOCAL 
More smashing, grabbing in Va 
A smash and grab theft reported at a Tysons jeweler on July 2 
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) 

Washington area religion events 
Cathedral staff addition, labyrinth walks, choir from Switzerland, annual J. S. Bach festival in Georgetown. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Fledgling farmers welcome chanceto toil in their own field of dreams 
Montgomery County program matches Agricultural Reserve land owners with novice farmers. 
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post) 

Va. boy, 7, dies after being hit by stray bullet on Fourth of July 
A Virginia boy, 7, died Friday, a day after being hit by a stray bullet while awaiting a July 4th fireworks display. 
( by Martin Weil , The Washington Post) 

Woman, 6-year-old daughter found dead in Prince William lake 
Another child was found screaming but can’t tell police what happened because she has a disability. 
( by Dana Hedgpeth and Nicole Chavez , The Washington Post) 

More Post Local: Washington, DC Area News, Traffic, Weather, Sports & More - The Washington Post 

POLITICS 
Transit service resumes in San Francisco as labor talks continue 
A contract is extended for 30 days with the two sides saying they remain far apart on several issues. 
( by Terry Collins , The Washington Post) 

At Zimmerman trial, mothers of teen and defendant dispute 911 call 
On witness stand, both parents assert that their sons, Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman, made screams. 
( by Mike Schneider and Kyle Hightower , The Washington Post) 

Southern Calif. fireworks blast injures dozens 
Police are still trying to determine the cause of the explosion, which sent 20 to the hospital by ambulance. 
( by Gillian Flaccus , The Washington Post) 

Ariz. firefighters were near safe zone; N.Y. warns of blessing scam 
A roundup of news from around the country. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Both parties rethink strategies on abortion 
Republicans rally support at the state level to pass limits on the practice, even as Democrats see a chance to portray their GOP foes as more focused on extreme social issues than on bolstering economy. 
( by Juliet Eilperin , The Washington Post) 

More Post Politics: Breaking Politics News, Political Analysis & More - The Washington Post 

STYLE 
Hints From Heloise: Furry photos 
Do you have a pet with an unusual marking? Heloise is seeking hard-copy photos of the phenomenon. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Ask Amy: Important disclosure complicated by divorce 
She has not yet told her 18-year-old that the man she thinks of as dad is not her biological father. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Carolyn Hax: Readers give advice 
Readers weigh in on family rifts, boys and their girlfriends, and Mother’s Day baggage. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Graça Machel, a first lady twice over: The woman by Mandela’s side 
She is a trained guerilla fighter, advocate for children and the only first lady of two African nations. 
( by Krissah Thompson , The Washington Post) 

Tease your brain with riddles 
These jokes might make you think about words in a new way. 
(, The Washington Post) 

More Style: Culture, Arts, Ideas & More - The Washington Post 

BUSINESS 
Chinese origins a blessing, curse for tech firm 
Tencent’s instant messaging service expands globally, but WeChat may face trouble with U.S., other nations. 
( by Jia Lynn Yang , The Washington Post) 

Digest: Samsung and HTC fall short of expectations 
Reports raise concerns that the smartphone firms aren’t able to sustain the kind of growth that has helped them prosper. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Stock market closes week at gain 
A favorable June jobs report led to market growth, and the dollar also experienced appreciation. 
( by Katerina Sokou , The Washington Post) 

Google faces increased pressure from Europe on privacy 
The action comes against a backdrop of questions over how American firms protect European data. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

FCC approves deals between Sprint, Softbank, Clearwire 
The approval was the final hurdle for the Japanese carrier’s $21.6M bid for a 70 percent stake in Sprint-Nextel. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

More Business News, Financial News, Business Headlines & Analysis - The Washington Post 

SPORTS 
TV and radio listings for July 6 

(, The Washington Post) 

Johnson crumbles as Orioles fall in N.Y. 
Orioles closer Jim Johnson suffers his sixth blown save of the season as Baltimore coughs up a game in the Bronx. 
( by Dan Connolly , The Washington Post) 

Nats showing promise, top Padres 
Wilson Ramos drives in three runs as Washington improves to two games over the .500 mark in quest to get its season back on track. 
( by Adam Kilgore , The Washington Post) 

Djokovic, Murray raise roof in semis 
Novak Djokovic ousts Juan Martin del Potro in the longest-ever Wimbledon semifinal and will face Andy Murray in Sunday’s final. 
( by Liz Clarke , The Washington Post) 

Capitals lose Ribeiro, Hendricks 
It’s no secret Washington was going to do little during NHL free agency, but its depth has taken a hit and its division rivals have improved. 
( by Katie Carrera , The Washington Post) 

More Sports: Sports News, Scores, Analysis, Schedules & More - The Washington Post 

TECHNOLOGY 
Google faces increased pressure from Europe on privacy 
The action comes against a backdrop of questions over how American firms protect European data. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

FCC approves deals between Sprint, Softbank, Clearwire 
The approval was the final hurdle for the Japanese carrier’s $21.6M bid for a 70 percent stake in Sprint-Nextel. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

Questions for Google about Android security, Glass privacy 
As European and U.S. officials scrutinize Google’s policies, researchers reported a security flaw. 
( by Max Ehrenfreund , The Washington Post) 

It’s not just Apple: HTC, Samsung suffer from high expectations 
High expectations are coming up against a sales slowdown in the smartphone market. 
( by Hayley Tsukayama , The Washington Post) 

It’s official: handset “subsidies” are a bad deal 
According to no less an authority than the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), so-called “subsidized handsets” don’t generally work out to be cheaper. 
( by David Meyer | GigaOM.com , gigaom.com) 

More Technology News - The Washington Post 

WORLD 
Morsi backers clash with opponents, security forces as Egypt violence escalates 
At least 30 people were killed in clashes across the country, news services report. 
( by William Booth and Michael Birnbaum , The Washington Post) 

Venezuela offers asylum to Edward Snowden 
President Nicolas Maduro calls the NSA leaker a target of imperialist persecution by the United States. 
( By Emilia Diaz,  Juan Forero and Will Englund , The Washington Post) 

Sarah Harrison, the WikiLeaks emissary traveling with Snowden 
A mystery woman and confidante of Julian Assange is now in the spotlight of another leaks drama. 
( by Anthony Faiola and Karla Adam , The Washington Post) 

Syrian army launches heavy barrage on city of Homs 
Trying to build on recent successes, the government launched a major offensive on the area last weekend. 
( by Bassem Mroue and Zeina Karam , The Washington Post) 

World Digest: July 5, 2013 
South African officials reiterate that Mandela is stable; suicide bombers kill 14 in Afghanistan. 
(, The Washington Post) 

More World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post 

EDITORIAL 
A bullet through the heart 
A surprise witness appears at the Zimmerman trial: maternal instinct. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Out of a rut in Egypt 
Obama must act — and act quickly. 
( by Robert Kagan , The Washington Post) 

‘This Town’ is more than just good dish 
A new book shows that Obama and his team ended up joining Washington’s culture 
(, The Washington Post) 

Equal-opportunity corruption 
Accused public officials in the D.C. area and elsewhere transcend racial and party boundaries. 
(, The Washington Post) 

Sequester has caused much chaos 

(, The Washington Post) 

More Opinions: Washington Post Opinion, Editorial, Op Ed, Politics Editorials - The Washington Post 
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Friday, July 05, 2013

Fire equip has been finally put away to call it a night at Westminster Fire Dept

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Extra fire hose at the ready at the Westminster Fire Dept after cleanup

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Cleanup continues Westminster Fire Dept after a fire suppression earlier in eve


Cleanup continues Westminster Fire Dept after a fire suppression earlier in eve
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Thursday, July 04, 2013

The fireworks began at 9:30 sharp at the CC Farm Museum - CC Ag Center

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Getting ready for the annual 4th of July fireworks at the Ag Center

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Wednesday, July 03, 2013

Enjoying the evening at the track at #McDaniel College. Happy 4th of July

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Got my #CarrollCo #MD property #tax in mail yesterday #Unbelievable


Got my #CarrollCo #MD property #tax in mail yesterday #Unbelievable It took my breath away When are all the taxes going 2 get under control?

Woman with the Ones above Carroll County

December 1, 2009

http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2009/12/woman-with-ones-above-carroll-county.html

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I did this piece in September 1994.  The more things change the more they stay the same.  At some point, the entire manner in which local government in Maryland is funded needs to be changed so that all our tax revenue does not get lost in a black hole in Annapolis and gets re-directed to the government that is closest to the citizens.
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