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Sunday, April 01, 2018

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Recent unwanted telemarketer phone calls

Recent unwanted telemarketer phone calls

March 30, 2018

Guess what – getting unwanted spam calls on your phone is only going to get worse. A May 11, 2017 article in the Boston Globe, “The onslaught of spam calls will keep getting worse,” reports that telemarketers have “turned the simple act of answering the phone into a nuisance, one that’s a distraction at best and a costly scam at worst…

“It’s just one of the many creative ways that phone scammers are trying to manipulate us into giving up personal information, buying questionable products and services, or just handing over money.

“No, you’re not imagining it: These spam calls are on the rise.

“According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans made 3.5 million complaints about unwanted telemarketing calls in the 2015 fiscal year. In 2016, that number shot up to 5.3 million. According to YouMail, a call-blocking service, a staggering 2.5 billion robocalls were placed nationwide in April alone. Yes, that’s a “b” for billion…”

March 30, 2018 recent unwanted telemarketer phone calls:

Credit card scam 30Mar2018: If you an extra minute, block this number on your phone: 410-259-1432. I have not gotten many unwanted phone calls recently from telemarketer scammer-criminals, but when I do I have been left with the impression that they will use the same number for a brief period of time and call many folks in the area.

This is a poorly executed version of the credit card scam. I waited for a customer service person to pick up the phone so that I had the opportunity to ask to be put on the do not call list.

The connection was poor and the call taker was not very articulate. Perhaps off-shore.

The numbers for other recent annoying unwanted telemarketer calls:

800-781-9921: 12:47 p.m. Jan. 29, 2018 - A family member and I got a phone call today from 800-781-9921. It was poorly executed recorder robo-call. The recorded voice lacked clarity, but it claimed something to the affect that my Verizon account had been suspended and that I needed to press a number to restore the account or press another number to speak with an account representative.

877-386-6275 - 5:35 p.m. Jan. 29, 2018 no answer upon answering the phone.

800-783-9283 4:10 p.m. Jan. 31, 2018 - Same call as the other day, different phone number. It was poorly executed recorder robo-call. The recorded voice lacked clarity, but it claimed something to the affect that my Verizon account had been suspended and that I needed to press a number to restore the account or press another number to speak with an account representative.

410-259-1432 Credit card scam 30Mar2018 12:04 p.m. Friday

(410) 259-3650 at 3:57 PM on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. I did not answer the call. I was on another phone call. No answer when i called the number back.

805-298-1104 11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2017 "Just post free ad on our new https://www.hoobly.us to sell your rabbits quickly."

(410) 371-6706 9:30 a.m. Dec. 29, 2017 No one the phone when answered.

(410) 371-7052 2:45 p.m. Dec. 29, 2017 Credit Card scam

(410) 260-6404 Jan. 5, 2018 10:17 a.m. Credit Card Scam

410-260-6750 Jan. 17, 2018 8:38 a.m. Credit Card Scam
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Block these numbers on your phone now: 212-332-0849; 248-297-6218; 801-278-1062; 430-231-4002; 302-922-5143; and 434-322-9044. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/04/block-these-numbers-on-your-phone-now_6.html

212-332-0849 17:08 April 6, 2017 New York – No answer upon answering. When I tried to call back immediately, I get the standard Verizon recording that your call cannot be completed as dialed…

Now it is four telemarketer calls in the last three days.

248-297-6218 Michigan 13:53 04/06/2017 No answer upon answering. I have friends with a Michigan connection, so I immediately left the room and called back. Sure enough, it was unwanted telemarketer with an automated response asking if I wanted to be placed on the "Do Not Call" list. So that is three calls in three days. I am well aware of folks who get number of calls per day, but in the past, I have not. I really wish something could be done about this.

April 6, 2017: Today, I even got a spam text from Verizon. From number: 9000070003121 What the What!? #@!!*&?? "FREE VZW MSG: Receive 1GB of free data on us! Sign up for Verizon Selects and get 1GB of data for free. View details go.vzw.com/verizonselects. Reply "X" to opt out of msgs. http://go.vzw.com/verizonselects Get 1 GB free. Thank you. If you wish to restrict all future marketing text messages from VZW, reply 'Q'.

But then again, I have always figured that the telemarketers have always worked in collusion with Verizon – it must bring in an enormous amount of revenue.

Block these numbers on your phone now: 801-278-1062; 430-231-4002; 302-922-5143; and 434-322-9044. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2017/04/block-these-numbers-on-your-phone-now.html


801-278-1062 Salt Lake City 13:50 April 5, 2017 Said that the offer to lower my rate on my credit card expired today. It was an imperative that I speak with an operator. Funny, I've been getting these malicious scammer-calls for years. Block this number.

430-231-4002 Texas 17:19 April 4, 2017 No one on the phone when answered.

Block this number on your phone 302-922-5143 at 12:15 p.m. 23Mar2017 robocall from Delaware. No one on the phone when answered. Upon call back I was invited to be placed on the do not call list.

Block this number on your phone: 434-322-9044 5:47 p.m. 21Mar2017 robocall wanting to update my Google directory information.


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According to a page on the Federal Trade Commission concerning robocalls, found here: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0025-robocalls  

Vea esta página en español

If you answer the phone and hear a recorded message instead of a live person, it's a robocall. We’ve seen a significant increase in the number of illegal robocalls because internet-powered phone systems have made it cheap and easy for scammers to make illegal calls from anywhere in the world, and to hide from law enforcement by displaying fake caller ID information.

To date, the FTC has brought more than a hundred lawsuits against over 600 companies and individuals responsible for billions of illegal robocalls and other Do Not Call violations.

The FTC also is leading several initiatives to develop technology-based solutions. Those initiatives include a series of robocall contests that challenge tech gurus to design tools that block robocalls and help investigators track down and stop robocallers. We’re also encouraging industry efforts to combat caller ID spoofing. Here’s the FTC’s game plan to combat robocalls:

Continue aggressive law enforcement
Build better tools for investigating robocalls
Coordinate with law enforcement, industry, and other stakeholders
Stimulate and pursue technological solutions.

Details about the FTC’s Robocall Initiatives

2015 DetectaRobo Contest
As part of the National Day of Civic Hacking, the FTC is challenging techies to use call data to predict which incoming calls are robocalls.

2015 Robocalls: Humanity Strikes Back Contest
The FTC is challenging the DEF CON community to create a tool that people can use to block and forward unwanted robocalls automatically. Forwarded calls will go to a honeypot — a data collection system that researchers and investigators can use to study the calls.

2014 Zap Rachel Contest: At DEF CON 22, the FTC challenged tech gurus to help us zap Rachel and her robocall buddies by creating the next-generation robocall honeypot.

2012-2013 Robocall Challenge: The agency challenged innovators to create solutions that will block illegal robocalls. The challenge is now closed and the three winners with groundbreaking ideas were announced in April 2013.

2012 Robocall Summit: The FTC hosted a one-day public event on Thursday, October 18, 2012 to discuss the rapid rise in illegal robocalls and identify potential solutions. You can view videos and PowerPoint presentations from the event’s panels.

More Information about Robocalls
Robocalls: Telemarketing sales calls with recorded messages are generally illegal unless you have given the company written permission to call you.

Infographic: How Does a Robocall Work? This visual guide shows how robocalls happen.

National Do Not Call Registry: Tips to help you stop unwanted calls and information about the National Do Not Call Registry


Phone Scams: These tips can help you hang up on a phone scammer and hold onto your money.

Friday, March 30, 2018

April 7, 2017: “Dayhoff: Pastor Marty Kuchma honored by the Carroll County Human Relations Commission”


April 7, 2017: “Dayhoff: Pastor Marty Kuchma honored by the Carroll County Human Relations Commission”

It was a year ago that I wrote: “Dayhoff: Pastor Marty Kuchma honored by the Carroll County Human Relations Commission” April 7, 2017 find it here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/ph-cc-dayhoff-040917-20170403-column.html   

“Paul's United Church of Christ pastor The Rev. Dr. Marty Kuchma was named as the 25th recipient of the Carroll County Human Relations Commission's human relations award at its annual awards dinner on March 27.

“St. Paul's Consistory President Ben Rogers wrote in the March church newsletter ‘Highlights,’ that Kuchma was ‘recognized for his many efforts in addressing homelessness, diversity, inclusion, and other important issues with which we are faced in Carroll County.’ He further noted that Kuchma ‘represents us so well in St. Paul's efforts in making the world a better place.’’”
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Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture at the 26th annual Carroll Co. Human Relations Commission awards dinner.

This year the award was presented to Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane A. Foster. This year the dinner is taking place at McDaniel College. 26Mar2018






Many local officials attended the Carroll County Human Relations Commission 26th Annual Human Relations Award Dinner Monday, March 26, 2018 at McDaniel College. 

Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane Foster was honored. 

From left to right: Taneytown City Manager (and former Taneytown Mayor) Henry C. Heine Jr.; Carroll County Human Relations Commission member Jackie Thomas; Taneytown Mayor James McCarron, Myra McCarron, Carroll County District 1 County Commissioner Steve Wantz, Kathy Wantz, and Taneytown Councilmember Joe Vigliotti. 

Not pictured: Taneytown Councilwoman Judy Fuller and Taneytown Economic Development Director Nancy McCormick were also in attendance. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff March 26, 2018.


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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/

Grace Church Seminarian Phil Beck Maundy Thursday sermon



Grace Church Seminarian Phil Beck Maundy Thursday sermon

Maundy Thursday and the stripping of the altar service at Grace Lutheran Church, Thursday, March 29, 2018. The service commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. It is also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great & Holy Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries. The service commemorates when Jesus instituted the Eucharist during the Last Supper.
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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/

Carroll Co. Human Relations Commission 26th Annual Award Dinner



Many local officials attended the Carroll County Human Relations Commission 26th Annual Human Relations Award Dinner Monday, March 26, 2018 at McDaniel College. 

Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane Foster was honored. 

From left to right: Taneytown City Manager (and former Taneytown Mayor) Henry C. Heine Jr.; Carroll County Human Relations Commission member Jackie Thomas; Taneytown Mayor James McCarron, Myra McCarron, Carroll County District 1 County Commissioner Steve Wantz, Kathy Wantz, and Taneytown Councilmember Joe Vigliotti. 

Not pictured: Taneytown Councilwoman Judy Fuller and Taneytown Economic Development Director Nancy McCormick were also in attendance. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff March 26, 2018.


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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Pay our respects to the French veterans of the First Indochina (Vietnam) War, 1945 - 1954; in Vernon France

Pay our respects to the French veterans of the First Indochina (Vietnam) War, 1945 - 1954; in Vernon France




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NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY


Who knew?

www.vietnamwar50th.com: On March 29, America will observe National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This special day was added to our national commemorations when the President signed into law The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017.

I learned about from the March edition of the American Legion magazine…


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Monday, March 26, 2018

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture at the 26th annual Carroll Co. Human Relations Commission awards dinner.


This year the award was presented to Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane A. Foster. This year the dinner is taking place at McDaniel College. 26Mar2018

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture at the 26th annual Carroll Co. Human Relations Commission awards dinner.

This year the award was presented to Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane A. Foster. This year the dinner is taking place at McDaniel College. 26Mar2018






Many local officials attended the Carroll County Human Relations Commission 26th Annual Human Relations Award Dinner Monday, March 26, 2018 at McDaniel College. 

Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane Foster was honored. 

From left to right: Taneytown City Manager (and former Taneytown Mayor) Henry C. Heine Jr.; Carroll County Human Relations Commission member Jackie Thomas; Taneytown Mayor James McCarron, Myra McCarron, Carroll County District 1 County Commissioner Steve Wantz, Kathy Wantz, and Taneytown Councilmember Joe Vigliotti. 

Not pictured: Taneytown Councilwoman Judy Fuller and Taneytown Economic Development Director Nancy McCormick were also in attendance. Photo by Kevin Dayhoff March 26, 2018.


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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture

Diane and Sam Foster stop for a picture at the 26th annual Carroll Co. Human Relations Commission awards dinner.


This year the award was presented to Taneytown Mayor ProTem Diane A. Foster. This year the dinner is taking place at McDaniel College. 26Mar2018

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. www.gracelc.org 25March2018

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. www.gracelc.org 25March2018

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. www.gracelc.org 25March2018

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church

Celebrating Palm Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. www.gracelc.org 25March2018

March 18, 2018 sermon Pastor Dave Helfrich Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta, GA




For those of us who grew up with Pastor Dave Helfrich... "Sermon ("A New Covenant") by Pastor Dave Helfrich at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta, Georgia on March 18, 2018.
John 12: 20 - 33"

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Saturday, March 24, 2018

The crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation

While on the scene of a vehicle fire, the crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation under the engine compartment. After a quick visit at the vet the squirrel is doing much better and is enroute  to a wildlife rehab center in Howard county

The crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation

While on the scene of a vehicle fire, the crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation under the engine compartment. After a quick visit at the vet the squirrel is doing much better and is enroute  to a wildlife rehab center in Howard county

The crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation

While on the scene of a vehicle fire, the crew from Engine 33 found a baby squirrel with burns and smoke inhalation under the engine compartment. After a quick visit at the vet the squirrel is doing much better and is enroute  to a wildlife rehab center in Howard county

Friday, March 23, 2018

Art on an airplane

New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/
Scribd Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.scribd.com/kdayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/ 
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/ 
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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Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/
Scribd Kevin Dayhoff: http://www.scribd.com/kdayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/ 
Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/ 
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

Reese Volunteer Fire Company firefighter Tommy Brothers, 55, died March 15, 2018 at his home


Tommy Brothers, 55, died March 15, 2018 at his home
Reese Volunteer Fire Company firefighter and 1980 graduate of Westminster High School. He retired from Anne Arundel County Fire Dept. as a Lieutenant in 2016 after 29 years of service.

Thomas H. "Tommy" Brothers, 55, of Bristol, TN, formerly of Finksburg, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home.

Born November 25, 1962 in Prince Georges County, Maryland, he was the son of Mayumi Okumura Brothers and the late William Oscar Brothers.

He graduated from Westminster High School in 1980.

Tommy joined Reese as a volunteer at the age of 18 in July, 1981. During his 37 years with Reese, he served the Company and Community in many roles as both a Fire Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors.

He later went on to become employed as one of the Engineers before joining the Anne Arundel County Fire Department as a Career Firefighter in 1987. He retired from Anne Arundel County Fire Dept. as a Lieutenant in 2016 after 29 years of service.

He loved spending time with his daughters, the mountains, NASCAR racing, sports, and hunting. He also owned and operated Brother's Chimney Sweep and Brother's Hearth & Home in Carroll County for over 25 years.

Survived by beloved mother of their daughters, Carole Brothers, 3 daughters Ashley Carnegie and husband Alex, twins Leeann Brothers and Britney Brothers, all of Finksburg; brothers John I. Brothers and wife Carol Jo of Bristol, TN; James M. Brothers and wife Rebecca of Elkridge, MD; nephews Jake and Jeremy Brothers and niece Samantha Brothers all of Elkridge; aunt Janet Mathias of Finksburg; and cousin Matthew Mathias of Ocean Pines, MD.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 25, 2018 from 12 to 4 p.m. at Reese Volunteer Fire Company, 1745 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, MD 21157.

Reese Fire Department will have a service at 3:00 p.m. followed by a funeral service, with Pastor John Morrill officiating.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Metropolitan Firefighters Burn Center Fund, Inc., 144 Park Road, Pasadena, MD 21155-2924, Mountain Tough Recovery Team, 906 East Parkway, Suite 2, Gatlinburg, TN 37738; MountainTough.org or National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, PO Drawer 498, Emmitsburg, MD 21727.

Arrangements by Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services. http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/notices/Thomas-Brothers

VISITATION
Sunday
March 25, 2018
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Reese Volunteer Fire Company
1745 Baltimore Blvd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157

FUNERAL SERVICE
Sunday
March 25, 2018
3:00 PM
Reese Volunteer Fire Company
1745 Baltimore Blvd.
Westminster, Maryland 21157
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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/

Increased Law Enforcement in Carroll Co. Public Schools Effective Wed., March 21, 2018



Increased Law Enforcement in Carroll Co. Public Schools Effective Wed., March 21, 2018

March 20, 2018

According to a recent joint release by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and Carroll County Public Schools: “In a partnership with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office and the Carroll County Public Schools, the Carroll County Commissioners will fund an increased law enforcement presence in schools.

“Effective Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the Security Plan places Carroll County Sheriff’s Deputies at various schools throughout the county.

“These uniformed Deputies will not only interact with the students and faculty, but also act as a visible deterrent to any criminal activity. This Security Plan will improve safety and security for the remainder of this school year, while discussions on the feasibility of staffing a full School Resource Officer program can be explored.

“’The Board of Carroll County Commissioners believes adding the increased law enforcement presence will have a positive impact on school security and will benefit our entire school system,’ stated Board President Commissioner Dennis Frazier, ‘This investment assures the Carroll County community we are committed to a proactive approach to a safe and secure learning environment.’”

“According to Superintendent of Schools Stephen Guthrie, ‘We are thankful to the Carroll County Commissioners and the Sheriff for making safety in our schools a top priority.’”

Public Safety, Police Carroll Co Sheriff's Dept, Schools, Carroll Co Schools, Carroll Co Board of Education, Carroll Co Commissioners, People Frazier Dennis, 

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Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun
Westminster Fire Dept. and MTA Lodge #20 Chaplain and PIO
Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoff.com/
Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/
Kevin Dayhoff Time Flies: https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/