Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist
Journalist @baltimoresun writer artist runner #amwriting Md Troopers Assoc #20 & Westminster Md Fire Dept Chaplain PIO #partylikeajournalist

Friday, June 24, 2016

At the 57th Frederick Police Department Training Academy graduation ceremonies at the Weinberg Center in Frederick.

At the 57th Frederick Police Department Training Academy graduation ceremonies at the Weinberg Center in Frederick.

MarylandReporter.com: A new process for taking the politics out of ethics won support from the Frederick County Council

ETHICS IN FREDERICK: A new process for taking the politics out of ethics won support from the Frederick County Council on Tuesday, but some council members had critiques.The council voted 6-1 to affirm the confirmation of Chris Glass and Ernest Heller to the Frederick County Ethics Commission, the first nominees recommended through a five-person pilot committee that Democratic County Executive Jan Gardner empowered earlier this year, with the aim of creating a more independent ethics commission. The process found some allies on the council, Danielle Gaines of the Frederick News Post reports.

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/06/marylandreportercom-new-process-for.html
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#Brexit #Leave BREAKING: BBC: In stunning decision, Britain votes to leave the E.U.






This is what happens when a government feels that it can do whatever it pleases without consequence. This is what happens when governments turn a blind to the constituency it is supposed to serve. Someone smarter than me said it best, "the EU is too bureaucratic and exerts excessive control over its members...."

This what happens when a social-welfare system runs amok. In the EU, very few folks work so that they may pay for the benefits of too many that do not work... If the EU does not reform quickly, it will collapse under its own weight and follow the example of Venezuela.

Europe: BBC: In stunning decision, Britain votes to leave the E.U. #Brexit

By Griff Witte, Karla Adam and Dan Balz June 23 at 11:18 PM

[BREAKING: BBC: In stunning decision, Britain votes to leave the E.U.]


LONDON —Britain was bracing at dawn Friday for a possible plunge into the unknown — an exit from the European Union — as results from a bitterly contested referendum showed a strong surge of votes to leave, against the will of the country’s political establishment.

As results poured in through Thursday night and into the early hours of Friday, the “remain” camp was increasingly despairing, while “leave” advocates expressed a growing confidence that their side had pulled off a shocking victory.

Results from much of the country had yet to be counted as of 4 a.m. local time. But areas that had reported results generally showed stronger-than-expected margins for those advocating a British exit — popularly known as Brexit.


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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Baltimore Sun: Editorial: “Goodson verdict should force Mosby to reconsider charges



If Mosby's office couldn't convict Goodson, what chance to they have with the other officers?”


Ya Think?

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Baltimore Md. - Officer Caesar Goodson acquitted on all seven counts. NOT GUILTY Thursday, June 23, 2016 #GoodsonTrial

  

Baltimore Md. - Officer Caesar Goodson acquitted on all seven counts. NOT GUILTY Thursday, June 23, 2016 #GoodsonTrial

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Prayers for Officer Caesar Goodson, peace, Baltimore and sanity as we await the outcome of the third trial of the six Baltimore Police officers as a result of the death in April 2015.

Circuit Judge Barry Williams was expected to announce his verdict this morning at 10 a.m.

In an article published today by Luke Broadwater, he noted, “If Mosby's team fails to secure a conviction against Goodson, it's unlikely she will be successful against any of the other officers, several observers said.” Thursday, June 23, 2016




Officer Caesar Goodson acquitted on all seven counts. NOT GUILTY Thursday, June 23, 2016 #GoodsonTrial Thx @RectorSun http://live.baltimoresun.com/Event/Officer_Caesar_Goodson_trial_Freddie_Gray_case_live_coverage_2

Sean Welsh just recounted: The following were the charges against Goodson. He was found not guilty on each:
Second degree departed heart murder
Second degree assault
Misconduct in office
Manslaughter (involuntary)
Manslaughter by vehicles (gross negligence)
Manslaughter by vehicles (criminal negligence)
Reckless endangerment








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Sunday, June 19, 2016

Lunch at Baugher’s in Westminster. www.baughers.com 410-848-7413

Lunch at Baugher's in Westminster. www.baughers.com 410-848-7413

Today's sermon, Sun. June 19, 2016, by Pastor Kevin Clementson at Grace Lutheran Church, taken from the dark tale from Luke Chap 8, verses 26-39

Today's sermon, Sun. June 19, 2016, by Pastor Kevin Clementson at Grace Lutheran Church, taken from the dark tale from Luke Chap 8, verses 26-39; the story of the demons cast out by Jesus, from a man named Legion.

He told a story of redemption for an individual in his hometown who had been saved from the ravages of alcoholism.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

Pictures from the Carroll County Ag Center tractor pull... Sat. June 18, 2016

Pictures from the Carroll County Ag Center tractor pull... Sat. June 18, 2016

Video from the Carroll County Ag Center tractor pull... Sat. June 18, 2016

Video from the Carroll County Ag Center tractor pull... Sat. June 18, 2016

One last set of pictures from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md This is what we do for each other as a community. June 18, 2016.

One last set of pictures from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md This is what we do for each other as a community. June 18, 2016.

And still more from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

And still more from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

More from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

More from the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

At the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

At the Interfaith Vigil for Orlando Florida at Bell Grove Square in Westminster, Md Sat. June 18, 2016.

A prayer for Orlando - I think that the world has gone mad. June 18, 2016 Kevin E. Dayhoff



I think that the world has gone mad. June 18, 2016 Kevin E. Dayhoff


I have struggled for the past week to arrive at the words that may adequately express a sense of horror and loss as a result of the horrific mass killings at the LGBT nightclub, Pulse, in Orlando, Florida in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 12, 2016.

I immediately sat at the computer to try and gather my thoughts. That is how writers sort things out, I guess.

After a considerable length of time in which I successfully stared-down the computer screen and listened to Amy Lee and Evanescence, and Plumb at a level where the computer warned it was damaging my ears, the computer abruptly crashed. I gave-up and went to bed.

This comes just after the news on June 7, 2016, that a Stanford star-athlete, Brock Turner, had been given a slap on the wrist for a ruthless attack on a woman on Jan. 17, 2015. His Dad rubbed salt in the wound by writing a callous and offensive appeal for leniency for his son. It was all too surreal.

Then, after the terrible news that MP Jo Cox had been killed in the streets of her constituency by a deranged attacker and reading the statement of her husband, I decided to sit at the keyboard again.

As I search for more pertinent details, as only an OCD newspaper reporter would do at a time like this; I came across a wonderful set of words on the website, “Think Christian” - https://thinkchristian.reframemedia.com/a-prayer-for-orlando I really-really hope that at time like this, “Think Christian” does not mind me reprinting it. I think this prayer says it better than anything I might come up for the moment.

I might carry it around with me – if I edit it for length, I might have opportunity to use it…

“Think Christian” said in an editor’s note: This prayer was originally published by the Christian Reformed Church’s Office of Social Justice, a sister ministry of Think Christian, in response to the June 12 shooting in Orlando, Fla. Our hope is that it encourages both prayerful lament and prayerful action.


God of comfort, we lift our prayers to you.

We lift prayers for the families, friends, and partners of the victims, for all of those who are grieving.
For the questions which have no answers, we pray.
For those who wring their hands, bring dishes of food, struggle to express their condolences, we pray.
For pastors who plan funerals and stand at hospital beds, we pray.
For those who are estranged from a loved one because of sexual orientation, and who today feel grief and loneliness, we pray.
For those who feel fresh grief because someone they love was also a victim of gun violence, we pray.

We lift prayers for the LGBTQ+ community.
Protect them from harm.
Heal them from trauma.
Lead them to places of hospitality and safety.

We lift prayers for the Muslim community.
Shield them from fallout.
Call Christians to reach out in mutuality and solidarity.
May the stories of the many Muslims who have responded in love, help, and hospitality be told often, and publicly.

We lift prayers for lawmakers.
Give them wisdom as they craft their public statements, which have an impact on real people’s lives.
Give them wisdom as they consider policy implications, which will always make some furious and others gratified.
Give them wisdom as they accept donations to their campaigns, as they align with interests, as they reach across the aisle and compromise.

Work through politics to build your kingdom, Lord.

We lift prayers for your church, which includes each one of us. May your church speak the words of Christ — of healing, hope, repentance, and good news.


We are a people who believe in resurrection. As we walk through the valley of the shadow of death in times such as these, may we see and be signs of kingdom hope. We long for the day when death will be no more.
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Thursday, June 16, 2016

Tell your kids to stop pointing at me. #amwriting

Tell your kids to stop pointing at me. #amwriting

A bystander forwarded this picture to the Westminster Fire Dept of the fire in the 600 block of Barnes Ave.

A bystander forwarded this picture to the Westminster Fire Dept of the fire in the 600 block of Barnes Ave.


A bystander took this picture and forwarded it to the Westminster Fire Dept. It shows the intense fire that greeted the firefighters upon arrival at the fire this morning, June 16, 2016, in the 600 block of Barnes Ave., just south of Westminster.

About 30 firefighters from Westminster, Gamber, Reese, Winfield, Pleasant Valley, and New Windsor responded to the house fire. The fire was first called in at 2:23 am as a working residential house fire. The fire was declared under control by Lt. 9-1 and Chief 10 Coe in 45 mins. No injuries are reported at this time. Picture courtesy Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Chaplain and PIO

About 30 firefighters from Carroll County Md respond to a fire in the 600 block of Barnes Ave.



About 30 firefighters from Carroll County Md respond to a fire in the 600 block of Barnes Ave.

Thurs. June 16, 2016 About 30 firefighters from Westminster, Gamber, Reese, Winfield, Pleasant Valley, New Windsor fire 600 block of Barnes Ave. near Hook Rd. off Rte. 97 south of Westminster. Fire first called in at 2:23 am as a working residential house fire. The fire was declared under control by Lt. 9-1 and Chief 10 Coe. No injuries are reported at this time. Picture courtesy Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Chaplain and PIO

Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Fire CC Depts 10 New Windsor, Fire CC Depts 09 Reese, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster incident response,

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/06/about-30-firefighters-from-carroll.html

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Sunday, June 12, 2016

Pastor Martha Clementson shared a children’s sermon at services at Grace Lutheran Church this morning in Westminster, June 12, 2016.




Pastor Martha Clementson shared a children's sermon at services at Grace Lutheran Church this morning in Westminster, June 12, 2016. 
 
The gospel message this morning, 2 Samuel 11: 26- 12: 10, 13-15; and Luke 7: 36 – 8:3 appears to have been torn from a tawdry realty talk show. Pastor Martha did a great job of bringing it to life, making sense of it and making it relevant today. She taught us lessons that we can use in the coming weeks and months. And Galatians 2: 15-21, the third gospel lesson at services this morning; glued it all together.

Dayhoff photos Grace Ch, Religion Grace Lutheran Church, Military Marines, 

Saturday afternoon mulch fire at KFC in the Westminster TownMall, Carroll County Maryland

Saturday afternoon mulch fire at KFC in the Westminster TownMall, Carroll County Maryland
 
Staff report

Sat. afternoon, June 11, 2016 Westminster, Carroll County Maryland - [Sta 3 Fire] 13:50 CT: BUILDING FIRE 400 N CENTER ST @KFC BOX: 0380 DUE: E31 E91 E61 E43 RS9 TO3 T2 X39 CS6

Pictures by Kim Royer, Caroline Babylon, a bystander, and Kevin Dayhoff

“Firefighters responded to a mulch fire at Kentucky Fried Chicken in the 400 block of Center St. on Saturday afternoon, according to Westminster Volunteer Fire Company spokesman Kevin Dayhoff,” as reported in the Carroll County Times by Jacob deNobel on June 11, 2016

[…]

Though an exact cause has not been determined, Dayhoff urged residents to exercise caution in the summer months when extinguishing small flames and cigarettes, taking care to dispose of them in proper receptacles.


Click here for more information: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-kfc-fire-20160611-story.html June 11, 2016 By Jacob deNobel, Carroll County Times “Mulch fire extends to KFC exterior in Westminster”


With: Kim Zepp Royer Jason Bangerd John Bangerd Cody Green, Michael Erdman Richard Brace Kenny Carlisle and Brittany Baeder…



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Saturday, June 04, 2016

Welcome to the annual Art in the Park on the beautiful grounds of Westminster City Hall

Sat. June 4, 2016 Welcome to wonderful weather and great folks at the annual Art in the Park on the beautiful grounds of Westminster City Hall

Friday, June 03, 2016

Bullock’s Country Family Restaurant’s raisin bread. #amwriting

Friday, June 3, 2016 When the going gets tough, the tough reach for Bullock's Country Family Restaurant's raisin bread. Feel the power. #amwriting

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Photographs from the Tues. May 31, 2016 fire at a single family residence in Westminster

Photographs from the Tues. May 31, 2016 fire at a single family residence in Westminster

Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. and five other Carroll Co. Volunteer fire companies respond to a fire at a single family residence in the 500 block of Marshall Drive Westminster

Westminster Kevin Dayhoff PIO Chaplain

[Sta 3 Fire] 12:11 CT: HOUSE FIRE 542 MARSHALL DR BOX: 0312 DUE: E31 E91 E61 E43 TO3 X99 CS6

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/05/500-block-of-marshall-drive-westminster.html

Dayhoff photos fires, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster incident response

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Carroll County Times: "Basement fire draws six Carroll fire companies; no injuries reported," by Heather Mongilio May 31, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-marshall-drive-westminster-fire-20160531-story.html

"Six Carroll County fire companies were called to the 500 block of Marshall Drive in Westminster for a house fire Tuesday afternoon.''

[…]

"The fire is suspected of starting in the basement, said Kevin Dayhoff, spokesman with the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department. No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported among the firefighters, Stansbury said."

[…]

"Dayhoff said Westminster and other fire companies have noticed an uptick in calls, and he is encouraging people to be safe and careful.

"We're running ragged," he said. 'We're running endless calls." http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-marshall-drive-westminster-fire-20160531-story.html

Tues. May 31, 2016 Fire at a single family residence in Westminster

Tues. May 31, 2016 Fire at a single family residence in Westminster

Left to right: Manchester Fire Company firefighter Mike Crouch, and Westminster firefighters Jason Bangerd, and Frank Ward adjust and inventory their gear.

Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. and five other Carroll Co. Volunteer fire companies respond to a fire at a single family residence in the 500 block of Marshall Drive Westminster

Westminster Kevin Dayhoff PIO Chaplain

[Sta 3 Fire] 12:11 CT: HOUSE FIRE 542 MARSHALL DR BOX: 0312 DUE: E31 E91 E61 E43 TO3 X99 CS6

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/05/500-block-of-marshall-drive-westminster.html

Dayhoff photos fires, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster incident response

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Carroll County Times: "Basement fire draws six Carroll fire companies; no injuries reported," by Heather Mongilio May 31, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-marshall-drive-westminster-fire-20160531-story.html

"Six Carroll County fire companies were called to the 500 block of Marshall Drive in Westminster for a house fire Tuesday afternoon.''

[…]

"The fire is suspected of starting in the basement, said Kevin Dayhoff, spokesman with the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department. No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported among the firefighters, Stansbury said."

[…]

"Dayhoff said Westminster and other fire companies have noticed an uptick in calls, and he is encouraging people to be safe and careful.

"We're running ragged," he said. 'We're running endless calls." http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-marshall-drive-westminster-fire-20160531-story.html

500 block of Marshall Drive Westminster Kevin Dayhoff PIO Chaplain


Tues. May 31, 2016 500 block of Marshall Drive Westminster. 

Brett Pearce (R) on the ground and Dave Stull (L) on the engine - load hose…

Kevin Dayhoff PIO Chaplain Westminster Fire Dept.

[Sta 3 Fire] 12:11 CT: HOUSE FIRE 542 MARSHALL DR BOX: 0312 DUE: E31 E91 E61 E43 TO3 X99 CS6



Carroll County Times: “Basement fire draws six Carroll fire companies; no injuries reported,” by Heather Mongilio May 31, 2016 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/westminster/ph-cc-marshall-drive-westminster-fire-20160531-story.html

“Six Carroll County fire companies were called to the 500 block of Marshall Drive in Westminster for a house fire Tuesday afternoon.’’

[…]

“The fire is suspected of starting in the basement, said Kevin Dayhoff, spokesman with the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department. No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries reported among the firefighters, Stansbury said.”

[…]

“Dayhoff said Westminster and other fire companies have noticed an uptick in calls, and he is encouraging people to be safe and careful.


Sunday, May 29, 2016

Sheriff Jim DeWees was the honored speaker #MemorialDay at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery

Sheriff Jim DeWees was the honored speaker #MemorialDay at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery Sun. May 29, 2016 He did a great job. Just saying.

A tradition at the #MemorialDay Pleasant Valley Ceremonies is walking from St. Matthew’s UCC Church to the Pleasant Valley cemetery.

One the annual traditions at the #MemorialDay Pleasant Valley Ceremonies is walking from St. Matthew's UCC Church to the Pleasant Valley  cemetery. Sun. May 29, 2016

#MemorialDay observances in Pleasant Valley

#MemorialDay observances in Pleasant Valley Sun. May 29, 2016

Welcome to services at Pleasant Valley St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ with Pastor Debra Peters Wilcox

Welcome to services at Pleasant Valley St. Matthew's United Church of Christ with Pastor Debra Peters Wilcox Sun. May 29, 2016

Arrived early for Memorial Day services with Pastor Debra Peters Wilcox at Pleasant Valley St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ.

Arrived early for Memorial Day services with Pastor Debra Peters Wilcox at Pleasant Valley St. Matthew's United Church of Christ. Sun. May 29, 2016

#MemorialDay Just saying

#MemorialDay Just saying

Eleanor’s Boarding House Sat. May 28, 2016

Eleanor's Boarding House Sat. May 28, 2016