Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at The National Theater

Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at 'The National Theater,' 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 27Dec201

Once again this year we followed a family tradition to get together for a musical, opera, or theater event at places like the Kennedy Center in Washington DC or the Hippodrome in Baltimore. In the past we have taken cruises together or traveled to New York as a family. This year we went to see Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at 'The National Theater,' 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 27Dec2017. Before the play, we shared dinner at Occidental Grill and Seafood, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004 www.occidentaldc.com 27Dec2017. We really enjoyed the excellent production of Les Miserables – and really enjoyed the family time together. 

Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at The National Theater

Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at 'The National Theater,' 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 27Dec201

Once again this year we followed a family tradition to get together for a musical, opera, or theater event at places like the Kennedy Center in Washington DC or the Hippodrome in Baltimore. In the past we have taken cruises together or traveled to New York as a family. This year we went to see Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo, at 'The National Theater,' 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW 27Dec2017. Before the play, we shared dinner at Occidental Grill and Seafood, 1475 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington DC 20004 www.occidentaldc.com 27Dec2017. We really enjoyed the excellent production of Les Miserables – and really enjoyed the family time together. 

“Musher’s Secret” goes great on raisin bread

"Musher's Secret" goes great on raisin bread. Just saying.

“Musher’s Secret” goes great on raisin bread

"Musher's Secret" goes great on raisin bread. Just saying.

“Musher’s Secret” goes great on raisin bread

"Musher's Secret" goes great on raisin bread. Just saying.

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veteran's Day

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veterans Day http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-111217-story.html

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veteran's Day

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veterans Day http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-111217-story.html

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veteran's Day

Dayhoff: Vietnam Women's Memorial underscores renewed meaning of Veterans Day http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/features/cc-lt-dayhoff-111217-story.html

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie in the house before Liz, Marnie, and Melissa arrive for the holidays. 23Dec2017

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie

We are casting lots to see who will eat the last (half) Christmas cookie in the house before Liz, Marnie, and Melissa arrive for the holidays. 23Dec2017

Chef Guy Garheart at your service

Chef Guy Garheart at your service. Dinner is being prepared for A shift at the Westminster Fire Dept. 18Dec2017

Chef Guy Garheart at your service

Chef Guy Garheart at your service. Dinner is being prepared for A shift at the Westminster Fire Dept. 18Dec2017

Chef Guy Garheart at your service

Chef Guy Garheart at your service. Dinner is being prepared for A shift at the Westminster Fire Dept. 18Dec2017

Pastors’ study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church

Pastors' study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church. Today's discussion is focused upon 1 Thessalonians. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…"

Written by Paul, Thessalonians is the oldest written text in the "New Testament." It is fairly fascinating book.

Pastors’ study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church

Pastors' study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church. Today's discussion is focused upon 1 Thessalonians. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…"

Written by Paul, Thessalonians is the oldest written text in the "New Testament." It is fairly fascinating book.

Pastors’ study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church

Pastors' study and the 9 a.m. contemporary service at Grace Lutheran Church. Today's discussion is focused upon 1 Thessalonians. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing…"

Written by Paul, Thessalonians is the oldest written text in the "New Testament." It is fairly fascinating book.

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting Just saying

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting Just saying

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting

Cheese Nips - because. #amwriting Just saying

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

John Street Quarters - 28 John Street Westminster, MD 21157

www.johnstreetquarters.com

Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, Milk

Adults: $8.00      Children under 5:  $5.00 - Cash or Checks Only

Have your child's picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

$10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail

Or $15.00 for a set of 4x6 Prints mailed.

$5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.

Collecting can goods for FOOD SUNDAY

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212714620273967&set=a.10203968656950350.1073741840.1040426835&type=3&theater

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

John Street Quarters - 28 John Street Westminster, MD 21157

www.johnstreetquarters.com

Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, Milk

Adults: $8.00      Children under 5:  $5.00 - Cash or Checks Only

Have your child's picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

$10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail

Or $15.00 for a set of 4x6 Prints mailed.

$5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.

Collecting can goods for FOOD SUNDAY

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212714620273967&set=a.10203968656950350.1073741840.1040426835&type=3&theater

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Santa has arrived at the Westminster Fire Dept. 8:00 a.m. Sat. Dec. 16, 2017

Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, December 16, 2017 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

John Street Quarters - 28 John Street Westminster, MD 21157

www.johnstreetquarters.com

Menu: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Baked Apples, Coffee, Orange Juice, Tea, Milk

Adults: $8.00      Children under 5:  $5.00 - Cash or Checks Only

Have your child's picture taken with Santa on a piece of Antique Fire Equipment 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

$10.00 for Digital Pictures via E-mail

Or $15.00 for a set of 4x6 Prints mailed.

$5.00 each extra set of mailed prints.

Collecting can goods for FOOD SUNDAY

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10212714620273967&set=a.10203968656950350.1073741840.1040426835&type=3&theater

Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area

"Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow…"

[Sta 3 BB] [Milewski, Corey] SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. CARROLL IS OFF BLUE ALERT. 9:06 p.m.

Maryland Snowfall Totals for Saturday Dec. 9, 2017

How much snow did Maryland get on Saturday? Here are unofficial reports from the National Weather Service.

By Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff | Dec 9, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD. — The preliminary snow totals are in from the National Weather Service. At the end of the day, Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow… Read more here: https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/snow-totals-saturday-december-9-preliminary-data-nws?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert

Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area

"Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow…"

[Sta 3 BB] [Milewski, Corey] SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. CARROLL IS OFF BLUE ALERT. 9:06 p.m.

Maryland Snowfall Totals for Saturday Dec. 9, 2017

How much snow did Maryland get on Saturday? Here are unofficial reports from the National Weather Service.

By Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff | Dec 9, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD. — The preliminary snow totals are in from the National Weather Service. At the end of the day, Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow… Read more here: https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/snow-totals-saturday-december-9-preliminary-data-nws?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert

Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area

"Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow…"

[Sta 3 BB] [Milewski, Corey] SNOW EMERGENCY PLAN IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. CARROLL IS OFF BLUE ALERT. 9:06 p.m.

Maryland Snowfall Totals for Saturday Dec. 9, 2017

How much snow did Maryland get on Saturday? Here are unofficial reports from the National Weather Service.

By Elizabeth Janney, Patch Staff | Dec 9, 2017

BALTIMORE, MD. — The preliminary snow totals are in from the National Weather Service. At the end of the day, Westminster reported the highest total in the Baltimore-Washington area, with 6.5 inches of snow… Read more here: https://patch.com/maryland/westminster/snow-totals-saturday-december-9-preliminary-data-nws?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_term=weather&utm_campaign=alert

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. 3Dec2017

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. 3Dec2017

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent

Church organist Ted Dix helps lead the service for the First Sunday of Advent at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster. 3Dec2017

Snowflake Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Sat., Dec. 9th from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Westminster Fire Dept.

Snowflake Holiday Bazaar scheduled for Sat., Dec. 9^th from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Westminster Fire Dept.

Dec. 1, 2017 Westminster, Md. - This coming Saturday, December 9^th, over a dozen local small business owners, crafters, and consultants will come together for your holiday shopping pleasure at the “Snowflake Holiday Bazaar” at John Street Quarters located at the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 in Westminster.

Hosted by LulaRoe Simply Comfortable Boutique, owned by Michelle Caprarola-Gursky: vendors such as LulaRoe by Christina Weaver, Younique by Katie Shoap, LipSense by Deanna Fogus, Young Living by Jennifer Balzano, and Foodoo by Jane Leahy will be on hand to help you with your holiday shopping.

In addition to Bouncing Wolf Creations, Brittany’s Sweet Tartz, J&T Custom Creations, 31 Bags by Kimberly Clousher, Damsel in Defense by Kimberly Clousher, Scentsy by Stacy New, Crystal Johnson Creations, Your Pearl Paradise and others will be available for one-stop shopping.

Come and enjoy some great holiday shopping, festive food and drinks with all your friends and neighbors at the local fire department. Admission is free and there is plenty of safe and convenient parking right at the bazaar. Door prizes have been donated from all of the vendors, and will be drawn throughout the event for some lucky winners.

When: Saturday, December 9th, 2017 11:00 am until 3:00 pm

Where: 28 John Street at John Street Quarters at the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 in Westminster, Md.

https://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2017/12/snowflake-holiday-bazaar-scheduled-for.html 

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Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees

Lois and Deacon Craig Giles at Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017

Louis and Marnie Paumier, and Marian Rognlien at Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees

Louis and Marnie Paumier, and Marian Rognlien at Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017. 

Family visit to the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept

Family visit to the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. Rosa and Frank, Evan and Nora Babylon; Marnie and Louis Paumier, check out the fire and EMS emergency response equipment at the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1., with Kevin Dayhoff and Caroline Babylon. 25Nov2017

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017. The exhibit continues through tomorrow.

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017. The exhibit continues through tomorrow.

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff’s Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters

We really enjoyed Shepherd's Staff's Carroll County Festival of Trees in downtown Westminster at John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, at the Westminster Vol. Fire Department Sat. 25Nov2017. The exhibit continues through tomorrow.

Louis and Marnie came to the rescue for Uncle Kevin

Louis and Marnie came to the rescue for Uncle Kevin. He was having a full-fledged peanut butter and coffee crisis. Louis and Marine are my heroes. 23Nov2017

Louis and Marnie came to the rescue for Uncle Kevin

Louis and Marnie came to the rescue for Uncle Kevin. He was having a full-fledged peanut butter and coffee crisis. Louis and Marine are my heroes. 23Nov2017

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR 21Nov2017

On Tuesday, Jamie, Colby, and Brynn Petry, Bob, Cumberland, Caroline Babylon, and Kevin Dayhoff got together at WTTR to tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots, to be aired on the radio throughout December. It was great working at the station with Kevin Ashcraft and Donna Jean Shybunko. 21Nov2017. For more information go to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Westminster.Vol.Fire.Dept/

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR 21Nov2017

On Tuesday, Jamie, Colby, and Brynn Petry, Bob, Cumberland, Caroline Babylon, and Kevin Dayhoff got together at WTTR to tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots, to be aired on the radio throughout December. It was great working at the station with Kevin Ashcraft and Donna Jean Shybunko. 21Nov2017. For more information go to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Westminster.Vol.Fire.Dept/

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR

Members of the Westminster Fire Dept. tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots for WTTR 21Nov2017

On Tuesday, Jamie, Colby, and Brynn Petry, Bob, Cumberland, Caroline Babylon, and Kevin Dayhoff got together at WTTR to tape a number of holiday public fire safety spots, to be aired on the radio throughout December. It was great working at the station with Kevin Ashcraft and Donna Jean Shybunko. 21Nov2017. For more information go to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Westminster.Vol.Fire.Dept/

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night. 22Nov2017

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night. 22Nov2017

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night

Westminster City Hall and Westminster at night. 22Nov2017

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department 22Nov2017

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department 22Nov2017

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department

The Cats of Charles Wysocki at the Westminster Fire Department 22Nov2017

Three red ambulances

Three red ambulances. Finally, after, like forever, the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. has three working red ambulances at the same time. 22Nov2017

Three red ambulances

Three red ambulances. Finally, after, like forever, the Westminster Vol. Fire Dept. has three working red ambulances at the same time. 22Nov2017