“Dayhoff Westminster Soundtrack:” Kevin Dayhoff – “Soundtrack Division of Old Silent Movies” - https://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/ combined with “Dayhoff Westminster” – Writer, artist, fire and police chaplain. For art, writing and travel see https://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
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Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director
of the CCAC
The CCAC Board of Directors is thrilled to appoint Lynne
Griffith as our new Executive Director.
Griffith is a Carroll County resident with vast leadership
experience as a nonprofit administrator. An accomplished musician, she has a passion
for the arts, arts education, and community engagement. Griffith recognizes the
importance of team building and collaboration to create dynamic and synergistic
partnerships throughout the county.
“I enthusiastically believe in the power of the Arts to
profoundly impact people and communities, and I relish the opportunity to make
that happen,” says Griffith.
The CCAC Executive Committee accepted the resignation of
Eric Kerchner on December 8. “Lynne was a finalist in our recent search, and we
are fortunate she was available, enthusiastic, and so very qualified to fill
the position. We lucked out.” says Thomas Sterner, CCAC board president.
Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC
The CCAC Board of Directors is thrilled to appoint Lynne Griffith as our new Executive Director.
Griffith is a Carroll County resident with vast leadership experience as a nonprofit administrator. An accomplished musician, she has a passion for the arts, arts education, and community engagement. Griffith recognizes the importance of team building and collaboration to create dynamic and synergistic partnerships throughout the county.
“I enthusiastically believe in the power of the Arts to profoundly impact people and communities, and I relish the opportunity to make that happen,” says Griffith.
The CCAC Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Eric Kerchner on December 8. “Lynne was a finalist in our recent search, and we are fortunate she was available, enthusiastic, and so very qualified to fill the position. We lucked out.” says Thomas Sterner, CCAC board president.
Dec. 12, 2021 Meet Lynne Griffith the New Executive Director of the CCAC
The CCAC Board of Directors is thrilled to appoint Lynne Griffith as our new Executive Director.
Griffith is a Carroll County resident with vast leadership experience as a nonprofit administrator. An accomplished musician, she has a passion for the arts, arts education, and community engagement. Griffith recognizes the importance of team building and collaboration to create dynamic and synergistic partnerships throughout the county.
“I enthusiastically believe in the power of the Arts to profoundly impact people and communities, and I relish the opportunity to make that happen,” says Griffith.
The CCAC Executive Committee accepted the resignation of Eric Kerchner on December 8. “Lynne was a finalist in our recent search, and we are fortunate she was available, enthusiastic, and so very qualified to fill the position. We lucked out.” says Thomas Sterner, CCAC board president.
FTA: SmartAsset gathered data on three separate regional factors that affect the quality of life for retirees. Westminster ranked number 1 for its better state and local tax rates, and it was determine, residents have a considerably larger amount in disposable income.
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When making retirement plans, looking around for a new place to live within the state of Maryland might be on the ‘to-do’ list. It’s a very common practice for those looking to settle after leaving the workforce. In its 7th annual study, SmartAsset ranks the best places to retire in Maryland. The study measures tax burden, access to medical care and opportunity for recreation and social activity in determining the places best suited for retirees.
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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.
Covalent Spirits is new distillery,
tasting room, and event venue coming soon to Westminster, MD. We launched an
Indiegogo campaign (https://igg.me/at/covalentspirits) to raise money to help
with the renovation costs. Covalent Spirits is moving into the old City Garage
on Main Street, a historic building built in the 1920s, but it needs a lot of
TLC. With your help, we can restore a piece of history, reinvent this space,
and revitalize a part of downtown Westminster.
Covalent
Spirits is a craft distillery, tasting room, and event venue that is dedicated
to bringing distilling back to Westminster, MD. Located 45 min from Baltimore
and 75 min from DC, Covalent Spirits is nestled in the heart of Carroll County,
surrounded by rich history and beautiful landscapes.
Covalent
Spirits will be taking an experimental approach to creating a variety of
spirits, including vodka, gin, brandy, liqueur, and whiskey. We want to help
our customers better understand their palates and better appreciate what is in
their glass. In chemistry, "covalent" refers to a bond created
through sharing (electrons). We believe that's how you form the strongest and
most memorable bonds -- sharing a drink, sharing a memory, sharing a community.
That is the "covalent spirit,” and that is the essence of our company.
We
officially incorporated in early March 2020, right before the pandemic hit.
Because of the pandemic, we had spare time to focus on business planning, but
we also had to deal with contractor shortages and increased costs of materials.
Since this tasting room is where we want the community to share and connect, we
thought its build-out would be the perfect use of the money raised by this
campaign.
Our Story
Meet Jenn and Drew – the Masterminds of Covalent Spirits!
Jenn is our “Chief Thinker” and a science
geek at heart. A graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and
The Johns Hopkins University, she is an entrepreneur with over 25 years of
management/technology consulting experience. Jenn started her own consulting
company in 2016, and she also operates TasteBuds Events, an event design
company that focuses on themed food/beverage tastings.
Drew is our “Chief Taster” and product
quality control guru. He graduated from Gettysburg College and received a
Doctor of Education (EdD) degree from The Johns Hopkins University. He has been
a public educator for almost 30 years, first as a math and computer science
teacher, then as a principal (many locals might recognize him as the former
principal of Century High School). He currently works as a principal in Howard
County.
Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021
Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021
Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021
Weekly Bingo at the Westminster Fire Department with firefighter Dr. Tim Bangerd serving as the caller for the 2nd half of the games. I called the first half. It's great to see some many folks coming week after week to join us. October 15, 2021
Caroline and I got take out for lunch at Molli Cole and Matt Cole's Molli's Cafe. We loved our lunch. I had - of course, a grilled cheese sandwich (and a few Semper Fi crayons.) Caroline had the Rachel. It was the perfect lunch after working at the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program barn - getting ready to bring the horses in next week. Have a great day. 23Aug2021 Monday
Caroline and I got take out for lunch at Molli Cole and Matt Cole's Molli's Cafe. We loved our lunch. I had - of course, a grilled cheese sandwich (and a few Semper Fi crayons.) Caroline had the Rachel. It was the perfect lunch after working at the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program barn - getting ready to bring the horses in next week. Have a great day. 23Aug2021 Monday
Caroline and I got take out for lunch at Molli Cole and Matt Cole's Molli's Cafe. We loved our lunch. I had - of course, a grilled cheese sandwich (and a few Semper Fi crayons.) Caroline had the Rachel. It was the perfect lunch after working at the 4-H Therapeutic Riding Program barn - getting ready to bring the horses in next week. Have a great day. 23Aug2021 Monday
Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird - The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department on passing of Captain Josh Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty while fighting a house fire 11August2021. Brother Laird was injured on a house fire in Ijamsville and later succumbed to his injuries sustained at the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family. https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222889994171955:0
Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird - The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department on passing of Captain Josh Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty while fighting a house fire 11August2021. Brother Laird was injured on a house fire in Ijamsville and later succumbed to his injuries sustained at the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family. https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222889994171955:0
Rest easy Capt. Josh Laird - The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 sends our heartfelt condolences to the Brothers and Sisters of the Frederick County Fire & Rescue Department on passing of Captain Josh Laird, who gave his life in the line of duty while fighting a house fire 11August2021. Brother Laird was injured on a house fire in Ijamsville and later succumbed to his injuries sustained at the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with his family. https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/10222889994171955:0
The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.
Do you know family or friends that still need to be vaccinated?
Fairview UMC, Strawbridge UMC, Union Memorial Baptist Church, Union Street United Methodist Church, and West Falls Christian Community Church have joined with The Carroll County NAACP and the Carroll County Health Department to bring our community the COVID Vaccine because we know how important it is.
We are offering a free vaccine on July 24, 2021 to ages 12 and over. Come out and join us from 9:00am - 12:00pm. The location for the vaccine is 160 S. Center Street Westminster, MD 21157.
We Stand Together Because - We know the importance of Our Community
