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

Monday, November 27, 2023

Interview: Director of Carroll Food Sunday, Caroline Babylon

Episode #327: Director of Carroll Food Sunday, Caroline Babylon

Today Mike is chatting with Caroline Babylon, Director of Carroll Food Sunday about how they are helping the Carroll County community during the holidays.




Caroline

Wednesday, September 06, 2023

1971 Westminster High School graduate John Huber, 70, died August 23, 2023


1971 Westminster High School graduate John Huber, 70, died August 23, 2023

Obituary for John W. Huber Jr. April 22, 1953 - August 23, 2023

John W. Huber, Jr., age 70 of Milton, DE, passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer, on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Delaware Hospice Center. He was born on April 22, 1953, in Olney, MD, son of Eleanor Huber of Westminster, MD and the late John W. Huber, Sr.

John graduated from Westminster High School, Class of 1971. He was a brick and stone mason by trade and dedicated many years to his career. An avid outdoorsman, John loved to hunt and fish. His green thumb was evidenced by his beautiful gardens and meticulously kept yard. John had a true passion for studying Civil War history and spent many years participating in several reenactments. He was a talented artist who was always sketching, and one could always find his drawings laying around, left like surprise gifts. He was a lover of all animals and truly enjoyed the many creatures in his care. John had an incomparable sense of humor; he relished playing jokes and pranks and had a way of teasing that was always good natured. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, Daddy John, and friend who will live on forever in our hearts and memories.

John was preceded in death by his father, John W. Huber, Sr.; and his brother, Walter Huber. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Barbara Marsh Huber of Milton, DE; his children: Zachary Ward (Lisa) of Manchester, MD, and Lauren Shahan (Lee) of Hartly, DE; his stepchildren: Billy Hocker (Annie) of Rehoboth Beach, DE and Beth Wright (Jevon) of Gainesville, VA; his grandchildren: Kylie, Jaxson, Will, Jaylen, and Jace; his sister, Pamela Huber Schaeffer (Noah) of Westminster, MD; his brother, Bruce Huber (Teresa) of Westminster, MD; his niece, Heather; and many other nieces, nephews, extended family, and close friends.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963.

https://www.parsellfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/John-Huber-14/#!/TributeWall 

https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/2023/09/06/1971-westminster-high-school-graduate-john-huber-70-died-august-23-2023/ 

https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff/posts/pfbid0oGwkTAUqGHyzJ2RzUtpBT9eBTd3HnCbNteZT2bp267cwTsJ5sWtL9SK4WrHoh7pGl 

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Los Amigos Mexican Restaurant, 205 Frederick Rd, Thurmont, MD






The restaurant is well lit and fun - nicely decorated and obviously well-maintained. The folks that work there obviously  like the restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. The food was great with great prices, and a large parking lot – right off Rte 15. We look forward to returning soon.

Earlier Caroline had played in a Westminster Municipal Band concert in the Thurmont Memorial Park, just off 116 East Main Street, Thurmont, MD 21788, at the Thurmont Trolley Park. The band concert was great – and enjoyed by many folks from around town who came out on a beautiful Sunday evening to enjoy the music.

We really liked the 1.3-acre park. It was well maintained and picturesque. It is obvious that Thurmont loves the park – and that folks enjoy it. The park comes complete with a bubbling stream that runs through the park – not far from a memorial pavilion that honors local folks who have served in the military and fought in a nation’s wars to maintain the freedoms and quality of life we enjoy. It was a great evening, and we look forward to returning to Thurmont.

The Thurmont Trolley Park. We were intrigued about the Trolley Trail Park. According to the Thurmont website, “The Thurmont Trolley Trail is a .8 mile trail installed over the former trolley tracks that serviced Thurmont in the 1900’s.

 “The Town of Thurmont also acquired and displays one of the trolley cars that was once utilized in Thurmont’s history. The building that was once used to house all the electrical components that operated the trolley sits at the beginning of the trail on East Main Street. 

 “The Town of Thurmont and the Thurmont Lions Club has installed murals on the building depicting the history of Thurmont...

 “From 1908 to 1954, Thurmont was the "end of the line" for the trolley system that traveled from Frederick to Thurmont. During its hay day in the 1920's, the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway (H &F) carried 3.8 million people per year.

 “However, with great strides in the world of transportation, the demands for the trolley dwindled and the H&F made its final trip to Thurmont in 1954 and the tracks were removed. The existing trail begins at the historical trolley car and promotes a glimpse at Thurmont’s historical transportation services. Today, the trail is heavily used by residents and visitors for hiking, jogging, biking, and enjoying nature.”

 It was a great evening, and we look forward to returning to Thurmont. https://goo.gl/maps/o1SsDQQoxCfWduqf9

 

Kevin Dayhoff and Caroline Babylon+++ Dayhoff Soundtrack +++

Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
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Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

First responder drill Tuesday July 25, 2023


First responder drill Tuesday July 25, 2023

Tuesday, July 25, 2023 Training event at Cranberry Station Elementary and Winters Mill High School.

Westminster Md. - On Tuesday, July 25, 2023 there will be first responder training event from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cranberry Station Elementary School. Winters Mill High School will also be utilized during the exercise.

The purpose of the exercise is to test each of the participating agencies’ emergency protocols for school critical incidents.

It is a drill. The exercise will be conducted in the area of Gorsuch Road and Center Street in Westminster. All roadways will be open to traffic. However, motorists may observe emergency vehicles during this time.

The training will involve the Carroll County Public School System, the Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Safety, and the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services. 

Cranberry Station Elementary School will be closed to the public for business during the day of the exercise.

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Fire Department PIO and Chaplain


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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

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Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Gas line struck - Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike

Kevin Earl Dayhoff - Westminster Fire Department 24July2023
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Update 11:30 p.m. - 12 hours into the incident. No decision has been made as to when the eastbound lanes of Rte 140 can be reopened. Work continues on the repairs to the 6-inch gas line that was damaged by a highway guardrail contractor at Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike at the west end of Westminster. 

Earlier in the day about 50 BGE employees and 20 pieces of BGE emergency response pieces of equipment, in addition to a large response by the Maryland Department of Transportation. 

Hours and hours of work must be completed on the damaged pipe before enough information is available in order to make a decision as to when the roadway eastbound can be reopened. 

Weighing heavily in the decision process are the recent number of workers killed and injured while working on roadways. Sadly today, there were a number of incidents reported of drivers traveling at high rates of speed near first responders at the staging areas.

Please continue to avoid the area. Please drive safely. We want everyone to come home to their families when the emergency operations have been completed. 

Update 7:45 p.m. 24Jy2023 Westbound traffic on Rte 140 has just been reopened. However eastbound traffic on Rte 140 will be closed for many more hours. Progress continues on repairing the gas line struck by a highway guardrail contractor at Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike at the west end of Westminster. Please continue to avoid the area. Please drive safely.

Update 7:45 p.m. 24Jy2023 Westbound traffic on Rte 140 has just been reopened. However eastbound traffic on Rte 140 will be closed for many more hours. Progress continues on repairing the gas line struck by a highway guardrail contractor at Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike at the west end of Westminster. Please continue to avoid the area. Please drive safely.

Update 5:15 p.m. 24Jy2023 Progress continues on repairing the gas line struck by a highway guardrail contractor at Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike at the west end of Westminster. Please continue to avoid the area. Traffic will continue to be disrupted for an undetermined length of time. Please drive safely.

Updated at 1600 hours 4 p.m. Four hours into the incident. Repair work by BGE continues on the gas line struck by a highway guardrail contractor at Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike. Please continue to avoid the area. Traffic will continue to be disrupted for an undetermined length of time.

Gas line struck - Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike Monday, July 24, 2023 2:15 p.m. -  Late Monday morning, the Carroll County Emergency Communications Center was first alerted at 11:26 a.m. for a reported gas line struck on College View Blvd, at the intersection of Rte 140 and Littlestown Pike, according to Westminster Fire Department spokesperson Kevin Dayhoff. 

The Westminster Fire Department responded. WFD Capt. Corey Milewski assumed command. Upon arrival preliminary information indicates that a contracting crew was on scene installing guard rails when a gas line was struck.

Westminster City Police and Public Works, Maryland State Police, MD State Highway Administration, as well as units from the Reese Fire Company,  Frederick and Howard Counties, and allied mutual aid agencies also responded to the incident, in addition to the Westminster Fire Department and BGE. 

Eastbound and westbound traffic on Rte 140 was immediately halted. Repair crews form BGE arrived on scene at 12:55 p.m.  as a precaution, the electric was shut off for six adjacent houses in the neighborhood close to the gas line break.

Traffic on Rte 140 will be disrupted for an indefinite period of time. Motorists and citizens should avoid the area.

There are no reported injuries at this time.

[Sta 3 Fire]11:26CT: GAS LINE STRUCK COLLEGE VIEW BLVD / LITTLESTOWN PKE BOX:0331 DUE:E32,E91,U9,U9-1,B35,DTY3 23013262 12:18

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
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Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Monday, July 17, 2023

DFEMS Lt. Guy Garheart promotion

Congratulations to my friend DFEMS Lt. Guy Garheart who has been promoted to D Shift Supervisor. 17Jy2023

 



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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
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Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org

Friday, July 07, 2023

Friday, June 30, 2023

First/Inaugural OTA - Off Track Art Emeritus Show


First/Inaugural OTA Emeritus Show
Friday, June 30, 2023 – Sunday, July 30, 2023
Opening reception Friday, June 30, 2023 4-7 p.m.
Off Track Art is open Friday and Sunday 12-4 
and Saturday 10-4 or by special appointment.


Off Track Art's July show celebrates several former partners and their most recent work!

June 30, 2023 4-7 Off Track Art opening reception: 


Nolly Gelsinger: Our artists’ cooperative Off Track Art was incorporated in 2009 by a great field of local energetic artists. 

For the month of July, Off Track Art is checking in with some of our former partners who spent time with us in the recent (and not so recent!) past. 


We refer to each one as a “Partner Emeritus” to honor their status. They are all dear to us and we appreciate how these partners helped to pave the way for the continued success of Off Track Art. 

Specifically, we wanted to see how some of our former partners, who are involved in their former or new communities, are now using their outstanding creativity as their lives have evolved in additional directions.


We caught up with seven of them-their names may be familiar to you- and asked them to update their biography with us, bring any artwork they have been doing, display it on our lobby walls, and offer it for sale for the month of July. 

The show runs from Friday June 30 until Sunday, July 30. Our visiting artists are: Sherrill Cooper, Kevin Dayhoff, Gail Elwell, Sarah Gawens, Thomas Sterner, Robert Waddell, and Pamela Zappardino! 


ATTEND a FREE gallery reception to MEET THE ARTISTS Friday June 30 4-7 PM Gallery hours are Fridays 12-4pm, Saturdays 10am-4pm, and Sundays 12-4pm. In addition to this lobby show, see our ongoing display of 8 artist partners and 20 artist consigners!

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Kevin Dayhoff – June 25, 2023
www.kevindayhoffart.com
Text: (410) 259-6403 E-mail: kevindayhoff@gmail.com

First/Inaugural OTA Emeritus Show
Friday, June 30, 2023 – Sunday, July 30, 2023
Opening reception Friday, June 30, 2023 4-7 p.m.
Off Track Art is open Friday and Sunday 12-4 
and Saturday 10-4 or by special appointment.

Kevin Dayhoff is a Westminster native who lives on Uniontown Road with his wife, Caroline Babylon. Dayhoff has been a self-employed artist and businessman since 1974 and has been exhibiting art since 1981. In the tradition of his friend and mentor The Rev. Dr. Ira Zepp, Dayhoff has served for many years as non-denominational multi-disciplinary fire, police, and military chaplain.

As a landscape designer, collage, mixed media assemblage, sculpture artist, writer, and photographer; he has had a life-long pervasive interest in color and spatial relationships and the juxtapositioning of incongruent objects.

After graduating from Westminster High School in 1971, he served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for two years as he attended Elon College and served in the Civil Rights movement in the south - before leaving college in 1973 to pursue a career in writing and art.

In 1974, Dayhoff started farming; raising nursery stock; and started his own business as a landscape designer, contractor, and nurseryman. He retired in 1999.

In recent years, he has enjoyed exploring and utilizing technology - digital photography, the scanner, and the computer – as a creative process.

In 1981 Dayhoff had his first art show at the Theatre Project in Baltimore, followed by a group show. "Four at 409" at Gallery 409, in Baltimore in October 1982. It was in the 1982 time period that Dayhoff met Carroll County artists Linda Van Hart and Robert J. Waddell while he was exploring photocopier art.

In the past he has collaborated with a number of artist groups, including The Consortionists with Linda Van Hart and Robert J. Waddell from 1983 to 1989; the United Art Workers from 1989 to 1991 and most recently with Off Track Art from December 2008 to June 2013. He has displayed art at Western Maryland – McDaniel College on a number of occasions. Beginning in 1988, Dayhoff participated for many years in (幸円 良介 - Ryosuke Cohen’s long-running “Brain Cell” – “Fractal” series, from Osaka, Japan.

Dayhoff has been a short story and technical writer since 1968. Since 2004 he has been writing as a newspaper reporter for the Baltimore Sun Media in addition to a number of regional publications.

Dayhoff has been a member – and displayed art with the Carroll County Arts Council since its very early years. An avid historian and historic preservationist, Dayhoff was a Westminster elected official when the city purchased the Carroll Theatre in 2000 and adaptively renovated the building which reopened on April 6, 2003 as the Carroll Arts Center. He currently serves on the Arts Council board – and continues to actively pursue promoting art and cultural venues in an open, affirming, and inclusive community – and having murals and public art to be installed throughout Westminster. 

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
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Dayhoff for Westminster: www.kevindayhoff.city
Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org
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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

Carroll County Times: www.tinyurl.com/KED-CCT
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: http://tinyurl.com/KED-Sun

Facebook Dayhoff for Westminster: https://www.facebook.com/DayhoffforWestminster/
Facebook: Kevin Earl Dayhoff: https://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff

Dayhoff for Westminster: www.kevindayhoff.city
Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net
Dayhoff Carroll: www.kevindayhoff.org