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Friday, February 08, 2019

Marine, local business owner Charles Zincon, 93, of Westminster

Marine, local business owner Charles Zincon, 93, of Westminster

Charles Zincon, a quiet community leader who owned Modern Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners for 40-years, passed away on January 12, 2019

By Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff

February 7, 2019

About a month ago, a fellow Marine, Charles Zincon, a quiet community leader, who worked hard and tirelessly and helped make Westminster what it is today – passed away on January 12, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born in Tannery on September 22, 1925.

He attended Westminster High School before he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II. After returning home, he and his late wife owned Modern Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners on East Green Street in Westminster, for over 40-years.

Mr. Zincon was awesome people. A little known fact – he was the bartender at my wedding reception.

He was not a sports star or a Hollywood actor. However, he was a big deal. He a local community business owner, who got up every day and worked about a 12-hour day, contributed to his community, his local church and local civic organizations.

He did not make a fuss. He was not one to boast or draw attention to himself. He died with little notice from the community. Many folks these days are not aware of his quiet contributions to our community.

His death was not the topic of headlines in the newspaper, or a segment on the local television news. There was little mention of his passing on social media.

Athletes and movie stars have never been my heroes. I always felt that such hero worship was misplaced, displaced, and inappropriate.

I always felt such Hollywood and sports hero worship sent the wrong message to our children and demonstrated a wrong set of values for our community. My heroes have always been local business owners, teachers, soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and public servants.

As a native of Westminster and an avid amateur historian, I realized as a child that one could not study the history of accomplishment for a city such as Westminster without first understanding the history of leadership that this community has been provided by local business owners, teachers, soldiers, police officers, fire fighters, and public servants.

We all belong to God and to Him we shall return.

Rest in peace brother, your watch is over we will take it from here, you duty is done here, God has your place in heaven. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13

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Obituary for Charles L. Zincon, Jr.

Charles L. Zincon Jr. “Junior,” 93, of Westminster passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 in Wellspring Village at Brightview surrounded by family and friends.

He was born on September 22, 1925 in Tannery (Westminster), Maryland, the son of the late Charles Lewis Zincon Sr. and Esther Freberthauser Lockard, brother of the late Eileen Zincon Gill, and the loving and devoted husband of the late Catherine Jane Zincon.

He attended Westminster Senior High School until he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Charles served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II. After his service, he received an honorable discharge.

After his discharge, Charles attended the National Institute of Dry Cleaning. With his brother-in-law, Roy E. Gill Jr., he bought New Ideal Cleaning and Laundry. For over 40 years, he and his late wife owned Modern Ideal Laundry and Dry Cleaners.

Charles was a member of the Door to Virtue Masonic Lodge #46, Life Member of the V.F.W. Molleville Farm Post 467, and American Legion Post 31. He is a past President of the Westminster Optimist, and Parishioner and Council Member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Westminster.

Surviving are daughter and son-in-law Joyce A. and Michael Dempsey of Westminster, son and daughter-in-law Charles L. Zincon III and Joni Zincon of Westminster.

Grandchildren Kelly Dempsey and partner Chad Brough, Liam Dempsey and wife Casey, Haley Zincon, Macy Zincon; great-grandchildren Devin Andrews, Courtney Andrews, and Kieran Dempsey; nieces Sharon Gill, Melissa Stump, and Mary Armacost; and Brightview Family and Friends.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 11am at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Leister’s Church Rd. Reception to follow. Interment will be at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Carroll Hospice, St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Alzheimer’s Association, and any charitable organization supporting veterans.

Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.

https://www.prittsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=4011599#/obituaryInfo

https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/marine-local-business-owner-charles-zincon-93-westminster

https://www.facebook.com/notes/kevin-earl-dayhoff/marine-local-business-owner-charles-zincon-93-of-westminster/10156189914427654/

https://kevindayhoff.wordpress.com/2019/02/08/marine-local-business-owner-charles-zincon-93-of-westminster/

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Thursday, February 07, 2019

Community leader, past Carroll County Chamber president, Richard Haddad, 77, of Westminster


Community leader, past Carroll County Chamber president, Richard Haddad, 77, of Westminster

By Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff

Westminster Md. 6Feb2019 - It is with deep sadness that the brothers and sisters of the Westminster Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 announces the passing of Rich Haddad, the father of member Jon Haddad. https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/past-carroll-co-chamber-president-richard-haddad-westminster

Prayers for the Haddad family as family, friends, and loved ones who wish to express their condolences and pay their respects at Pritts Funeral Home as a result of the loss of Rich Haddad, a community and amazing role model who passed on Thursday, January 31, 2019

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace, Sir. We will take the watch from here.

God be merciful to his good soul. We take this opportunity to thank Mr. Haddad for his great service and dedication to our community, state, and country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Haddad family at this very difficult time.

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

May memories of happy times sustain us, the support of family and friends comfort us, and may God's love embrace you and your family and bring you peace.

Praying for you and your family. So sorry for loss. You and the family are in our prayers. We are all singing,

"The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all." Semper Fi

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Richard Haddad, 77, of Gettysburg, PA, died Thursday, January 31, 2019 at home. Born October 27, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late John and Grace Haddad.

He was the husband of Valorie Townsend Haddad, his wife of 35 years. Rich was a loving husband, a proud dad and a very proud grandpa. He was a good man, an honest man, a hard worker and a man you could rely on.

In addition to his wife Valorie, Richard is survived by his children:

Steven Haddad and his wife Tiffany, of Basalt, CO,
Jason Haddad and his wife Hilary of Atlanta, GA,
Erin Haddad of Westminster, MD,
Ashleigh Haddad and her husband Nick Morrison of Baltimore,
Jonathan Haddad and his wife Mary of Westminster;

And his four grandchildren Sebastian and Luca Del Cid, and Alex and Jake Haddad; and two brothers Ronald Haddad of Tarpon Springs, FL and Robert Haddad of Chapel Hill, NC; five nieces and nephews; and his first wife Janet Haddad of Columbia, MD.

Over the span of his 48 year career, Richard managed support services functions such as human resources and information systems for organizations in industries including banking, utilities, and healthcare.

For several years, he also provided services in organizational development and strategic planning as an independent consultant, and for five years was the President of the Carroll County (MD) Chamber of Commerce.

He was heavily involved in civic and community activities, serving on the Howard County (MD) Human Rights Commission, and on the board of directors or advisory council of fourteen other organizations including the Carroll County (MD) Public Schools Business Roundtable and the Rotary Club of Bonds Meadow.

He was a co-founder and for several years the Executive Director of Free Men, a national non-profit educational organization dedicated to raising awareness of the ways in which traditional gender roles limit men as well as women.

He also advocated in a number of capacities for individuals with developmental disabilities, at one point serving as Maryland State Coordinator for the national organization, Voice of the Retarded (VOR).

Richard wrote extensively; essays and opinion articles on social issues as well as book reviews, fiction, satire and poetry. His work was published in newspapers including the Baltimore Sun and the Washington Times; in periodicals including the Baltimore Business Journal, on websites including American Thinker and in anthologies.

For several years he also edited and published American Man, a periodical devoted to a serious exploration of the male gender role and the male experience.

In reflecting on his career, his writing, his involvement in men’s issues and in community activities, Richard would frequently remark that the greatest accomplishment was raising his five children to be the good people they became.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February,6, 2019 from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at Pritts Funeral Home & Chapel, 412 Washington Road, Westminster, MD.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11 am at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Meadow Branch Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 1850 York Road, Suite D, Timonium, MD 21093. www.alz.org

Online condolences may be offered at www.prittsfuneralhome.com.



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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Bowman family awarded annual Ag Center Pioneer Award

A year ago, I wrote - Time Flies “Bowman family awarded annual Ag Center Pioneer Award” by Kevin Dayhoff February 24, 2017


Romantic that I am, I took my wife out on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, to the annual Carroll County Agriculture Center dinner. Since 1993, the annual dinner has been used as an opportunity to honor individuals and businesses with the "Pioneer Award," in recognition for longstanding service to the Carroll County agriculture community and the Agriculture Center,

This year's award went to the R.D. Bowman family, which has been a cornerstone of the agricultural community through the family businesses that date back to 1928. Dirk Bowman and his wife Julie attended the dinner to receive the award on behalf of the family.

Dirk, his brother Dale, and his sister Dawn DeVivo are the third-generation owners of the Westminster feed sales business, R.D. Bowman & Sons Inc., and the Home & Garden Center, which opened in 1981.

According to a March 24, 1993 article in The Baltimore Sun by writers Ellie Baublitz and Tom Keyser, "In 1928, Ralph Dutterer Bowman bought a little country grocery store in Union Mills on a dirt road that is now Route 97, or Littlestown Pike. He operated the store for more than 30 years, during which time the big event was the Friday night banana auction.


Sunday, July 02, 2017

Terry Smack elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank

Terry Smack elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank

Huge congratulations to my friend Terry Smack for being elected to the board of directors of Farmers and Merchants Bank. She will do a great job. It is about time. 

This speaks well of Farmers and Merchants Bank as it is about time, that boards of directors start looking like the local community by adding women, and men and woman of color. Just saying.

If you are not aware of the epic accomplishments of Ms. Smack; she is the owner of Terry's Tag and Title Service, a tag and title agent for the State of Maryland. 

And she understands that as a responsible business owner, she has a social contract with the community. 

She gives back to the community and in spite of her phenomenal success, she is still fun, friendly, approachable, and has never forgotten her roots. 

And the greater community has recognized her efforts by naming her, and her business, in the business category, as one of the Community Foundation of Carroll County's 11th annual Philanthropists of the Year in October 2016.

Join me in recognizing and congratulating bank director Terry Smack. June 29, 2017

Read more here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/business_technology/farm-merch-employee-news-20170629-story.html and here: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-philanthropist-terrys-tag-and-title-20161016-story.html

Saturday, May 20, 2017

On the Edge of Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the Borderlands


On the Edge of Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the Borderlands - Concurrent Session 14: In it Together: UGRR Networks at work. A portion of the National Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference. Saturday May 20, 2017

Presentation 1: Tracking Harriet Tubman's network from Maryland to Canada West by Don Papaon.

Presentation 2: by Michael Boston: Platt H. Skinner -  Abolishionist and teacher of Deaf, Blind and Mute Black Children.

Saturday May 20, 2017

See also: Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center 20 May 2017

Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center
424 Race St, Cambridge, MD 21613


20 May 2017 Saturday for potions of the National Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Conference.


Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center


Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center
424 Race St, Cambridge, MD 21613

Saturday, May 06, 2017

Dayhoff: Judge Weant's distinguished service on the Md. Court of Special Appeals


Dayhoff: Judge Weant's distinguished service on the Md. Court of Special Appeals July 11, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/ph-ce-dayhoff-071016-20160710-column.html

For the reader that was looking for the article that I wrote about Judge Edward O. Weant Jr. July 11, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff Please enjoy.

Weant was born in Westminster on April 9, 1918. He died on February 10, 1999 at the age of 80. A Feb. 13, 1999… Weant, another well-respected jurist from Carroll County served on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the second highest court in Maryland — from 1979-1988.

Weant was elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1958 and 1964. In 1963, "he sponsored a move to allow Carroll County residents to vote on whether to approve the Maryland Accommodations law. The law was the first in a state below the Mason-Dixon Line that required public businesses to open to African-Americans. July 11, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/ph-ce-dayhoff-071016-20160710-column.html


For the reader that was looking for the article that I wrote about Judge Edward O. Weant Jr. July 11, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff Please enjoy.

Dayhoff: Judge Weant's distinguished service on the Md. Court of Special Appeals July 11, 2016 by Kevin E. Dayhoff http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/ph-ce-dayhoff-071016-20160710-column.html

Recent articles about the June 1 appointment of Carroll County native son Joe Getty to the state's highest court and his subsequent investiture on June 27 have prompted quite a number of reader questions.

Several readers wanted to know more about the four judges from Carroll County that sat on the Maryland Court of Appeals before Getty was appointed — and why Judge Edward O. Weant Jr. was not mentioned.

Weant, another well-respected jurist from Carroll County served on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the second highest court in Maryland — from 1979-1988. According to the Maryland State Archives, "The Court of Special Appeals is an appellate court. It was established in 1966 to ease the caseload of the Court of Appeals and to facilitate resolution of cases requiring appellate adjudication.

Weant was born in Westminster on April 9, 1918. He died on February 10, 1999 at the age of 80. A Feb. 13, 1999, Baltimore Sun article written by Fred Rasmussen indicates that "Judge Weant lived his entire life in the 1890s brick house on Willis Street in Westminster where he was born and raised, the son of an attorney. He was a familiar figure on the streets of Westminster, where he took daily walks to and from the courthouse."

Many in the community also fondly mentioned his wife, Sarah Morriss Weant, who died just a few years ago, on Dec. 1, 2010 at the age of 87.

Judge Weant earned his bachelor's degree from Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College in 1941. He was months away from a master's degree at Harvard Business School when he was drafted into the Army, according to Rasmussen.



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Tuesday, April 04, 2017

Westminster Md Online: Martha Ann Sitterding Top Rated Family Law Attorne...


Martha Ann Sitterding Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Westminster, MD Attorney Profile: Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Westminster...

Martha Ann Sitterding Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Westminster, MD


Attorney Profile: Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Westminster, MD

Voted 2014 Super Lawyer, Martha Ann Sitterding has provided litigation services to persons in controversies, both civil and criminal, in Maryland Courts for over 30 years.

A Carroll County solo practitioner, she focuses on complex domestic matters; involving divorce, custody, business and other disputes.

She helps each client understand the process, identify issues, set realistic goals, and make decisions geared to achieving those goals.



The Law Office of Superwoman Martha Ann Sitterding
1 Court Place
Westminster, MD 21157

(410) 848-1111




Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2017
Licensed Since: 1981
Education: The University of Maryland School of Law
Practice Areas: Family Law (70%), Criminal Defense (20%), Alternative Dispute Resolution (10%)

ATTORNEY PROFILE

For over 30 years, Martha Ann Sitterding has provided litigation services to persons in controversies, both civil and criminal, in Maryland Courts. A Carroll County solo practitioner, she focuses on complex domestic matters involving divorce, custody, business and other disputes. She helps each client understand the process, identify issues, set realistic goals, and make decisions geared to achieving those goals. Ms. Sitterding prepares for litigation but encourages alternative dispute resolution and out-of-court settlements as the most cost-effective means of resolution. Member, Maryland State Bar Association who served as Family Law Section Counsel; former President of Carroll County Bar Association; Settlement Officer, Carroll County Circuit Court; and former Carroll County Deputy State's Attorney.

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Friday, March 24, 2017

At the St. John Catholic Church for the fish fry


At the St. John Catholic Church for the fish fry. 24March2017

Food fish, Religion St John Catholic Ch, Religion, Carroll Co Community Events, Westminster community events, People, People Carroll County, 

Thursday, March 03, 2016

March 1, 2016 The Carroll Co spring woods fire on Leister’s School Rd is out...


March 1, 2016 The Carroll Co spring woods fire on Leister's School Rd is out but the paperwork continues for Westminster Vol. Firefighter Lt. Chad Petry – otherwise known officially as 'Jamie's husband.' The risk of brush and woods fires increase with warmer weather. Practice fire safety and be careful out there. Just saying

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March 1, 2016 The Carroll Co spring woods fire on Leister’s School Rd is out... http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/03/march-1-2016-carroll-co-spring-woods.html

Monday, May 12, 2014

Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster died May 8, 2014

Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster, died early Thursday morning, May 8, 2014 at his home.

Born February 16, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Ober S. Herr, Sr. and Dorothy McDaniel Herr.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanne Blettner Herr.

A native of the community, Ober was a 1944 graduate of Westminster High School, where he served as class president and received the Rotary Medal at graduation.  Ober interrupted his college education to serve as an aviation machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy from February 1945 to April 1946. 

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/05/ober-s-herr-jr-87-of-westminster-died.html

He received his B.A. degree in Economics in 1949 from Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College which was named after his grandfather. He worked briefly at the Times Printing Company, followed by employment at Jameson and Barnsley Automobile Co. 

In 1964 Ober began his banking career at Carroll County Bank and Trust Co. (now B.B.&T.) and later was promoted to vice president and comptroller.  During his banking career, he graduated from the Maryland-Virginia School of Bank Management (1967) and retired in 1992.  

He was a life-long member of Westminster United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Chancel Choir and served on the church’s finance committee, the Administrative Board, and was treasurer of the Benevolence Fund. 

In addition, he sang for many years with the Carroll County Choral Society and the Carroll Singers.  He also was a member, long-time volunteer and former treasurer of the Carroll County Historical Society, as well as serving on the board of the Carroll County Heart Association, and as chair of the City of Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Board. 

He was the longest serving member of the Westminster Rotary Club, having joined in 1951.  He served as treasurer, Pinion Editor, president (1960-61), member of the awards committee, treasurer of the Sherman Flanagan Scholarship Fund, and edited the annual club directory for many years.  In 1986, his service as a Rotarian was recognized and he was named a Paul Harris Fellow.

As a young man, Ober earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed aviation.  He was interested in model railroading, white water rafting, and hiking the Appalachian Trail with his sons and friends.  He and his wife also enjoyed travelling and sailing with their friends.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are their children and spouses, Karen and William Mallonee of Owensboro, KY; Stephen and Nancy Herr of Bend, OR;  and James and Katie Herr of El Dorado Hills, CA; brother and sister-in-law, William McD. and Lois Herr of Carbondale, IL; and 7 grandchildren (Michael, Daniel, Mandee, Andrew, Karah, Connor and Spencer) .  He was predeceased by his grandson, Logan D. Herr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2014 from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster, with his pastor, Reverend Mark Smiley officiating.  Burial will follow in Westminster Cemetery.   The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in his name to the Westminster United Methodist Church Music Program, 162 E. Main Street, Westminster; the Sherman Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o of the Westminster Rotary Club, PO Box 1244, Westminster, MD 21158 or to the Carroll County Historical Society,  210 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD  21157.

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

“Where the hell is Olivia Pope when you really need her?” Jamaica Observer Style Observer By Sharon Leach


“Where the hell is Olivia Pope when you really need her?” Jamaica Observer Style Observer By Sharon Leach Sunday, November 18, 2012 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Where-the-hell-is-Olivia-Pope-when-you-really-need-her_13007341

“E-mails are the spawn of Satan.”

“Similarly, the more important a position or office a man holds, the more likely he is to do some dumb shit.”

“I think what happens in a public figure's personal life should be just that: personal. Not in the public arena. I don't care what anyone wants to say: … What good purpose, other than the cruel sport of ho-shaming, can the public picking apart of these people serve for the figures, their families?

This and much more from: “Where the hell is Olivia Pope when you really need her?” Jamaica Observer Style Observer By Sharon Leach Sunday, November 18, 2012 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/Where-the-hell-is-Olivia-Pope-when-you-really-need-her_13007341

See also: Kevin Dayhoff The Tentacle General (Petraeus) Chaos http://tinyurl.com/abc78l8


“General Chaos” by Kevin E. Dayhoff November 21, 2012 http://www.thetentacle.com/author.cfm?MyAuthor=41

On Monday, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued a statement in which he said that the “recent allegations” swirling-around high-ranking military officers are “not a distraction.”

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It was just days after the election when it was publically revealed that CIA Director David Petraeus was resigning his post because he had conducted an extra-marital affair with Lt. Col. Paula Broadwell, his biographer, from late 2011 until last summer… http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=5475



Kevin Dayhoff The Tentacle General (Petraeus) Chaos http://tinyurl.com/abc78l8
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Who is Holly Petraeus? by Adriana Velez at CaféMom.com


Who Is Holly Petraeus? The Scorned General's Wife Isn't All She Seems


As the Petraeus sex scandal continues to spiral, there's one person I keep wondering about: David's wife of 37 years, Holly Petraeus. How is she taking this scandal? Is she furious, heartbroken -- is she surprised? Did she ever suspect her husband was fooling around?

You've seen the photos of Holly: A grandmotherly woman with a gray bob and swept bangs, almost always smiling, glasses perched on her nose. She reminds me of oatmeal cookies -- sweet, wholesome, and a little old-fashioned. But dainty? Forget it. Behind that kind smile is a woman made of iron. She's an Army wife. Not just an Army wife, but a four-star General's wife who's managed to forge her own path and identity.

Holly is what they call military royalty. Her father is retired four-star General William Knowlton, formerly the superintendent of the United States Military Academy when Petraeus was a cadet there. He also served as a NATO commander. Holly's ancestors fought in the Civil War, Spanish American War, and the Indian Wars.

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