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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

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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

http://carrollcountymd.iqm2.com/Citizens/SplitView.aspx?Mode=Video&MeetingID=2323&Format=Agenda

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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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

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-route-27-kate-wagner-fatal-crash-20160219-story.html

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…

Labels: Carroll Co Bus, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Public Safety Traffic Safety, Restaurants JeannieBird Baking, Traffic Carroll County, Westminster businesses

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The Westminster Fire Co extends its sympathy to the family of Jeannie Vogel

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

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-route-27-kate-wagner-fatal-crash-20160219-story.html

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.

Labels: Carroll Co Bus, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Public Safety Traffic Safety, Restaurants JeannieBird Baking, Traffic Carroll County, Westminster businesses

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Feb. 18, 2016: Carroll County Board of Commissioners proclaim FFA week

Carroll County Board of Commissioners proclaim FFA week http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/feb-18-2016-carroll-county-board-of.html

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 11^th day of February 2016

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

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Wed. Feb. 17, 2016 At the funeral of Harford County Md Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey.

Wed. Feb. 17, 2016 At the funeral of Harford County Md Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey. A sea of blue has turned out on a very cold gray overcast day to share a very sad occasion. God bless Deputy Dailey for his service.

Wed. Feb. 17, 2016 At the funeral of Harford County Md Senior Deputy Patrick Dailey.

New life saving equipment put into service at the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department.

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

By the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1

Westminster Volunteer Fire Department, Westminster Md. - - Thanks to a generous BGE Public Safety Grant, money donated by the local community, and the continuing support from the city of Westminster the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 recently put into service medical technology that could help reduce mortality rates for patients experiencing cardiac arrest.

Along with personal injuries due to falls, motor vehicle accidents, and drug overdoses, the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department continues to see an uptick in the number of calls for cardiac arrests.

Last year, in 2015, the department ran 5,743 EMS. That’s an increase of over a thousand calls a years from five years ago in 2010 when the department ran 4,731 calls. Add to that the 1,917 fire calls in 2015, and Westminster remains one of the busiest fire stations in the state.

To respond to that many calls a year requires lots of staffing and the latest technology available to stretch limited resources. According to Westminster Fire Department PIO Kevin Dayhoff, in January the department was able to purchase a cutting edge LUCAS Chest Compression System for treatment of the out of hospital acute cardiac arrest. Of the $14,000 price tag for the equipment, $5,000.00 was donated to the company by a BGE grant.

Valencia A. McClure, the director of communications for BGE noted, “At BGE, the safety of our customers and employees is paramount. We greatly value our partnership with emergency response and safety organizations who share our mission… We appreciate everything that our emergency responder partners do to help keep our customers safe in Carroll County and beyond.”

Planning and research into obtaining the LUCUS device began last year. According to multiple media sources, including an article on the National Institute of Health website titled, “Use of the LUCAS mechanical chest compression device for percutaneous coronary intervention during cardiac arrest: is it really a game changer?,” - “Cardiac arrest has a dire prognosis, with an average of only 5% of patients being discharged alive without neurologic problems after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

“Despite improvements in medical therapy and other devices modifying ventilatory support, cardiopulmonary support based especially on closed chest compression is pivotal to maximize survival chances. However, manual chest compression is energy consuming and operator-intensive.

“Moreover, it cannot be performed successfully for a prolonged period of time by any individual healthcare provider nor in logistically challenging settings… Manual chest compression appears particularly challenging for patients in cardiac arrest who also require an emergent invasive procedure, such as primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)… The LUCAS mechanical chest compression device provides external and automated closed chest compression, thus enabling even complex invasive procedures without interrupting cardiopulmonary support.”

In other words, many cardiac arrests occur in and around the home and farm, in places where it is difficult and time-consuming to respond. Manually performing CPR chest compressions for long periods of time during a long ambulance ride to the hospital can be physically difficult and sometimes not possible. This is where the LUCAS device comes into play.

According to Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Starry, “LUCAS is an easy to use and lightweight device that provides quality chest compressions according to the American Heart Association guidelines for CPR.”

During a recent training exercise on the LUCAS device, Westminster EMS provider Josh Evans said, “LUCAS allows paramedics and firefighters to better facilitate the delivery of vital oxygen to the brain and priming the heart for a defibrillation shock in cardiac arrest situations.”

“Traditionally, chest compressions (CPR) was done manually by first responders at a rate of 100 compressions per minute,” According to Lieutenant Brett Pearce at the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1. “Fatigue, poor positioning, and inadequate depth of the compression were all problems that needed to be overcome…”

“With the LUCAS, several scientific research studies have shown that patients who have a heart attack and need CPR have better outcomes when LUCAS is used,” according to Westminster EMS Captain Laura Tyler. “The rate, and depth that LUCAS offers means that patients have a better chance of surviving out of hospital cardiac arrest when used in conjunction with early defibrillation of the heart.”

“LUCAS also improves safety for EMS providers,” said Westminster assistant chief Jason Tyler. “The most dangerous time for EMT's and Paramedics is during the transport to the hospital. The need to provide lifesaving skills for the patient often means that personnel must work in difficult and dangerous positions without the use of seat belts. LUCAS allows for all to be properly seated and belted while in the back of a moving ambulance.”

“LUCAS offers emergency medical providers to deliver better care, personal safety during transport, and better lifesaving techniques to the citizens and visitors to Westminster,” said Westminster Volunteer Fire Department President Jim Bangerd.

Westminster Common Council member Tony Chiavacci, who sits on the council public safety committee said, “This is a great example of the Westminster and Carroll community coming together to fill a need…”

“The fire company would like to thank BGE, Westminster city government, and all the citizens who donated money to make this equipment possible. You never know, the life it may save might be a family member, a neighbor, or a coworker,” said Bangerd.

----- The men and women of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 ----

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Winter Storm Warning issued Nat Weather for sleet & freezing rain

Winter Storm Warning issued Nat Weather for sleet & freezing rain http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/02/winter-storm-warning-issued-nat-weather.html

Norwegian icebreaker

Carroll County Md Emergency Communications Center at 10:59 pm Mon. Feb. 15, 2016 - ECC-Jones, Kim] Winter Storm Warning issued by National Weather for sleet & freezing rain until 10am Tuesday morning. Possibility of 1/4 inch of ice. Snow emergency plan is still in effect.

Norwegian icebreaker http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/2011/02/norwegian-icebreaker.html

http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/3221587968/norwegian-icebreaker-20110113-norwegian

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#CarrollCoMd Emerg CCtr 10:59 pm - Winter Storm Warning issued Nat Weather for sleet & freezing rain to 10am Tues. Maybe 1/4 inch ice.

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Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 Room with view. The industrial version. #dailyphotoblog

Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. My “office” early Monday morning. #amwriting

Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. My "office" early Monday morning. Lonely is the writer in constant search of coffee, Wi-Fi, an electric outlet, and hopefully a table. #amwriting

Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. My “office” early Monday morning. #amwriting

Monday, Feb. 15, 2016. My "office" early Monday morning. Lonely is the writer in constant search of coffee, Wi-Fi, an electric outlet, and hopefully a table. #amwriting

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the 9th Annual Military Family Relief Fund

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016 at the 9th Annual Military Family Relief Fund Bull and Oyster Roast for the MD National Guard with Caroline, Eric Helm, Tom Beyard, and other awesome folks from Westminster

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 Room with a view.

My secret room. The story can now be told. Years ago, I was president of the United States for fifteen minutes.

My secret room. The story can now be told. Years ago, I was president of the United States for fifteen minutes when I was doing landscaping on the White House grounds, when President Nixon resigned and they could not get Vice-president Ford out of the bathroom.

My secret room. The story can now be told. Years ago, I was president of the United States for fifteen minutes.

Fri. Feb. 12, 2016: “Right now, all I want to do is go home, drink coffee, and pet my cat.”

Fri. Feb. 12, 2016: That moment when the overachieving, super brainiac Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Secretary Jamie Petry stops answering questions and looks up and says, "Right now, all I want to do is go home, drink coffee, and pet my cat." Too funny.

Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 #CarrollCoMd Bureau of Roads does a super job keeping the roads clear

Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 #CarrollCoMd Bureau of Roads does a super job keeping the roads clear of snow and ice. Earlier this afternoon, I noticed some of the back country roads drifting over with snow blown by the high winds. The roads dept. has 25 crews out to respond to the drifting snow. If you see an area that should be treated, call 410-386-6717 or 1-888-5GET EOC.

Sat. Feb. 13, 2016 #CarrollCoMd Bureau of Roads does a super job keeping the roads clear

When the going gets tough a writer goes for Miss Vickie’s Original Recipe Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips...

When the going gets tough a writer goes for Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Just saying. #amwriting

When the going gets tough a writer goes for Miss Vickie’s Original Recipe Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips...

When the going gets tough a writer goes for Miss Vickie's Original Recipe Sea Salt Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Just saying. #amwriting

Carroll Co. Md. Sheriff Jim DeWees - A Letter from me to our president

Facebook 9:01 a.m. February 13, 2016 https://www.facebook.com/sheriffjimdewees/

https://www.facebook.com/sheriffjimdewees/?target_post=1154503991241027

Dear President Obama:

In case you haven’t heard, eight American police officers over the past eight days have been killed in the line of duty. Two of these police officers were Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies that were gunned down at a Panera Restaurant just 50 miles from where you live. I’ve watched and listened intently for words of encouragement and sorrow to come from you, but haven’t heard or seen anything.

Conversely, just two weeks ago my governor, Larry Hogan, spent the better part of a week placing a call each day to one of my deputies that was involved in a severe traffic collision in Carroll County. He wasn’t satisfied with speaking to me in order to send his prayers and regards; he called every day after the collision until he spoke with my deputy’s wife. Governor Hogan also drove to Harford County the day after two deputies were slain to meet Sheriff Gahler and the men & women of his office to grieve with them. The governor is in the middle of the 2016 Legislative Session and is pretty busy, yet found time to call, visit, and pay his respects to me & my deputy, and the men & women of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.

I understand that you are a busy man and are being pulled in multiple directions every day of the week. But, when my president doesn’t take the time to openly recognize the sacrifices that brave men & women of law enforcement make each day to keep domestic peace, I’m disappointed! I suspect that if these same deputies walked in to a restaurant, and without provocation shot and killed an innocent man, you and your staff would quickly whisk their family away to Washington for a future speech to make an example of police officers nationwide.

For me Mr. President, it has nothing to do with Republican or Democrat; black or white, male or female; but, it has everything to do with leading or following. I’m not shocked that you haven’t openly reached out or acknowledged publically the recent rash of deaths in law enforcement, but I’m tremendously disappointed!

Mr. President, your silence about these events SPEAKS VOLUMES!!!!

PS: I'll be standing outside in the cold next week with my deputies for the funerals of the Harford Co deputies; I'll save you a spot next to me!

James T. DeWees

Sheriff

Carroll County Maryland

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