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Sunday, January 18, 2015

WAMU: D.C. Report Says Firefighters Had Trouble Communicating During Metro Incident by: Martin Austermuhle January 17, 2015

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/wamu-dc-report-says-firefighters-had.html

http://wamu.org/news/15/01/17/dc_report_says_firefighters_had_trouble_communicating_during_metro_incident

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Initial Report on the LEnfant Plaza Metro Incident January-12-2015 https://www.scribd.com/doc/252904447/Initial-Report-on-the-LEnfant-Plaza-Metro-Incident-January-12-2015 252904447-Initial-Report-on-the-LEnfant-Plaza-Metro-Incident-January-12-2015.pdf

Initial Report on the LEnfant Plaza Metro Incident January-12-2015 by Martin Austermuhle

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An initial report on the response by D.C. firefighters to the smoke-filled Yellow Line train on Monday confirms that first responders had difficulty communicating by radio as they traveled through Metro tunnels on their way to evacuating the passengers.

The report also says it was Metro's responsibility to ensure the radio worked in the tunnels.

The 37-page report, published by D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services in the wake of the incident that left one dead and dozens injured, says the first responders "encountered difficulty communicating with each other in the Metro station using traditional radio communication channels."

Instead, they had to use walkie-talkie features on their radios or cellphones to communicate and coordinate.

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http://wamu.org/news/15/01/17/dc_report_says_firefighters_had_trouble_communicating_during_metro_incident

That firefighter — the only one who's statement is included in the report — also commends the department's response. "In my humble opinion, the department's performance of this evolution was nothing short of magnificent."

The D.C. report follows an initial investigation from the National Transportation Safety Board that on Friday said that it took Metro 44 minutes from the time smoke was reported to when they shut off power to the third rail which was causing the smoke.

In the report, D.C. Fire and EMS says it is providing an "unprecedented level of openness" as they gather facts, and a full report will be completed. The NTSB is also conducted a full investigation, which could take months.

Read much more here: http://wamu.org/news/15/01/17/dc_report_says_firefighters_had_trouble_communicating_during_metro_incident

Initial Report on the LEnfant Plaza Metro Incident January-12-2015 by Martin Austermuhle

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Preliminary timeline On Thursday morning, the office of Mayor Muriel Bowser released a preliminary timeline of the response to the Metro tragedy. You can find the document below.

Preliminary Timeline of Deadly Incident On Yellow Line

Preliminary Timeline of Deadly Incident On Yellow Line by WAMU885news

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Hogan names Brinkley as budget chief – by Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun January 15, 2015

Hogan names ex-GOP Senate leader as budget chief – by Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun January 15, 2015

http://touch.carrollcountytimes.com/#section/1993/article/p2p-82544628/

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Hogan announced the appointment of former Senate Minority Leader David R. Brinkley, long recognized as a leading Republican specialist on fiscal matters, to head the Department of Budget and Management. The person who fills that role typically takes on the job of chief explainer of the details of the governor's budget.

Brinkley, 55, served eight years in the House of Delegates and 12 in the Senate before he was defeated in the GOP primary last year by a challenger who said he was too accommodating with Gov. Martin O'Malley and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, both Democrats.

Hogan said he didn't clear Brinkley's appointment with that intraparty rival, now-Sen. Michael J. Hough, but didn't expect any problems with the Republican caucus.

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http://touch.carrollcountytimes.com/#section/1993/article/p2p-82544628/

Hogan names Brinkley as budget chief – by Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun January 15, 2015

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Saturday, January 17, 2015

Impact of the Mason Dixon Line on the history of Carroll County Maryland

Underlining surveyors' contribution to Carroll County's history

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/impact-of-mason-dixon-line-on-history.html

Labels: Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Historical Society of Carroll Co, History, History Carroll Co

January 14, 2015

By Kevin E. Dayhoff

The Historical Society of Carroll County has a longstanding tradition of throwing an annual themed birthday party for the county every January.

For this year's event, which was scheduled for Jan. 17, the topic was the history of the county's northern border, the storied, celebrated and, at times, vilified Mason Dixon Line.

In 1763, the Treaty of Paris had signaled the end of the North American theater of the world-wide war between France and England, the French and Indian War that began in 1754-63.

The end of the conflict on this continent was one of the last pieces of the puzzle that enabled settlement in Carroll County with relative freedom from violence. The final piece was the American Revolution, 1775-83.

Another piece of the puzzle was the settlement of the longstanding, and often violent, dispute over the border between Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Today, that rivalry is played out every football season between the Baltimore Ravens and the Pittsburgh Steelers. But before the Mason-Dixon Line was surveyed between 1763 and 1767, the dispute was often the source armed conflict and bloodshed.

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Carroll County's connection to Cuba began with sugar in 1800s

New year begins with familiar faces missing from county leadership

Also see:

Historical Society of Carroll County to host birthday party for Carroll County

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On Saturday January 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Grace Hall Grace Lutheran Church 21 Carroll St. in Westminster, Maryland the Historical Society of Carroll County will host birthday party for Carroll County. The event is free.

This year’s speaker is Michael Dixon, who will make a presentation on “The Mason-Dixon Line: The Story Behind the Boundary.”

See my article on the Historical Society birthday party – and the impact of the Mason Dixon Line on Carroll County MD history here: “Underlining surveyors' contribution to Carroll County's history.” http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0118-20150114-story.html

According to information from the Historical Society, “Born as the result of a bitter territorial dispute over royal land grants, the Mason-Dixon Line was surveyed between 1763 and 1767 to settle the boundaries for Pennsylvania and Maryland.

“After 1820, when the Missouri Compromise created political conditions which made the line important to the history of slavery, it became associated with the division between the free and slave states. Today the line is still seen by many as a symbolic dividing line for regional attitudes and customs. This program explores the story of the line, which runs through our land and our history, along with the perceptions that have developed about the boundary.”

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-historical-society-of-carroll.html

Recently, the Historical Society of Carroll Count announced a new executive director. According to a news release:

Westminster, MD - The Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC) is pleased to announce Gainor B. Davis, Ph.D., as its new executive director. Davis will fill the vacancy created by Fred Teeter’s retirement in January. Davis brings more than two decades of nonprofit experience to the HSCC, most recently serving as president of the Western Reserve Historical Society in Cleveland, OH, where she moved the institution from a deficit position to four years in the position of profit. Davis will begin her new position at the HSCC on Jan. 20, 2015.

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-historical-society-of-carroll.html

Davis’ background includes over 25 years of executive planning, administration, communications, and marketing experience in the nonprofit sector. Special areas of expertise include strategic planning, finance, operations, fundraising, public affairs, earned income generation, and educational programming development. Davis has served as the president for the York County Heritage Trust, PA, director for the Vermont Historical Society, VE, and the Longue Vue House & Gardens, LA. She also worked as a director for the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and as a membership coordinator for The Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum in Delaware.

Davis’ community involvement has included serving on the board for The Vermont Civilian Conservation Corps, Chapter 11; Barre Partnership (National Trust Downtown Program); Executive Committee, University Circle Inc., Cleveland, OH; and 100 Year Club of the Western Reserve.

2015 Board Chair James Lightner commented: "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Davis as the new Executive Director of the Historical Society of Carroll County. Dr. Davis brings a wealth of background in historical society leadership, fundraising, programming, and community development. I know that she will become an active member of our community as she advances and expands the Society's mission throughout the County."

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Historical Society of Carroll County to host birthday party for Carroll County

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Labels: Dayhoff Media Explore Carroll, Historical Society of Carroll Co, History, History Carroll Co

This year’s speaker is Michael Dixon, who will make a presentation on “The Mason-Dixon Line: The Story Behind the Boundary.”

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archives-0118-20150114-story.html

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-historical-society-of-carroll.html

Recently, the Historical Society of Carroll Count announced a new executive director. According to a news release:

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-historical-society-of-carroll.html

http://www.hsccmd.org/

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Carroll Lutheran Village - Village View for January 15, 2015

January 2015

The Primary Care Physician Relationship

A critical component of aging gracefully

Dr. Stephen Schimpff spoke to future residents of The Lutheran Village at MILLER'S GRANT about the relationship between doctor and patient.

The relationship between doctor and patient has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades, and not to the benefit of the patient. One of the world's leading experts on health care believes a stronger doctor-patient bond is the key better health care, and better health outcomes, for older adults.

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2015 Golf Tournament Planning Underway

Sponsors and golfers being accepted

2015 Golf Tournament Committee

Planning is now underway for the 2015 Carroll Lutheran Village Golf Tournament scheduled for June 19 at The Links at Gettysburg. Last year's tournament raised $125,000 for the Ministry of Caring.

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BECOME A GOLFER OR SPONSOR

Reaver Retires from Gift Shop

Had volunteered there since 2001

Thelma Reaver gets a hug during her retirement reception.

A farewell reception was held on December 30th for Thelma Reaver, a Village resident who had managed the Village Corner Gift Shop for 14 years.

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Gift Shop Volunteer Opportunities

Proceeds benefit Ministry of Caring

Multiple volunteer positions exist to support two gift shops at Carroll Lutheran Village. Proceeds from both benefit the Ministry of Caring Endowment, which assists residents who have outlived their financial resources and other initiatives that benefit older adults in our community.

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

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Did we really send James Taylor to sing to the French

January 16, 2015

To show the world we mean bus in the fight against terrorism, we sent James Taylor and Sec Kerry to Paris to sing

I thought this was a joke until I read it. Twitter was not amused. http://cbsloc.al/1BbZAed

One of my favorites was “John Kerry warns radical Islamists to ‘Cut it out, or I'll bring over Kenny G and Yanni next time!’” http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/kerry-brings-james-taylor-serenade-french-youve-got-friend_823854.html …

Kevin Earl Dayhoff @kevindayhoff - to fight against terrorism we sent #JohnKerry & James Taylor to Paris to sing. I guess Jane Fonda was not available https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

"Just close your eyes and think of me / "yes and soon I will be there."

I am so embarrassed for our country.

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When I first learned that President Obama had sent James Taylor with Secretary John Kerry to Paris to reassure the France that we mean business in the war against terrorism; I assumed that Mr. Taylor got the assignment because Jane Fonda was not available.

Now we know why the president did not send Ms. Fonda, she was at the Weinberg in Frederick. http://www.weinbergcenter.org/6914/jane-fonda/ Double face palm smack.

Yet, I must confess, I too have heard her speak – at the Kennedy Center a number of years ago. I listened quietly and did not say a word. If I want her to respect my points of view, I must respect hers.

We fought to protect free speech – for everybody. That said, to forgive is divine. To forget is not policy. She was in a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft turret when my friends were coming home in a box.

I really defend the right for folks to disagree. I appreciated those rights in the south doing civil rights work. I respect it when folks write about a disagreement. I would have appreciated it if she had written a thoughtful and cogent essay against the war. For me the optics of her with the North Vietnamese in the gun torrent that shot down and killed American military personnel was just a bit too much to take. Just saying.

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Really sad to learn today that Clementines Country Boutique is closing

I learned from Lori Graham today on Facebook that Shelly Seitz and Melissa Seitz are closing Clementines Country Boutique on John Street in Westminster.

This. Makes. Me. So. Sad.

Shelly Seitz and Melissa Seitz have contributed greatly to our community and closing the business is a huge loss for Westminster. They will be greatly missed.

Shelley and Melissa, we wish you the best and greatly appreciated all your hard work for Westminster. Thank.

See also: ECONOMIC DEATH SPIRAL: MORE AMERICAN BUSINESSES DYING THAN STARTING - http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2015/01/14/economic-death-spiral-more-american-businesses-dying-than-starting/

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Commissioners react to proposed school budget - carrollcountytimes.com

Commissioners react to proposed school budget - carrollcountytimes.com:

Calls for $11.5 million increase

By Wiley Hayes, Times Staff Writer
8:05 p.m. EST, January 15, 2015

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-education-commissioners-meeting-20150115,0,313956.story

The Carroll County Board of Education outlined its proposed school system budget for the upcoming fiscal year for the County Board of Commissioners. The proposal requests an increase in county funding by $11.5 million, and also introduced the commissioners to a long-term plan that calls for school funding to increase at the same rate as the county's revenue.

Carroll County Public Schools Superintendent Steve Guthrie said the system is requesting $173.5 million for fiscal year 2016, which is $11.5 million more than what the county had planned for FY16 and what they are currently being funded for FY15.

The Board of Education's proposed budget is $180.4 million in 2017, $189.4 million in 2018, and $198.9 million in 2019."

Read more: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-education-commissioners-meeting-20150115,0,313956.story

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Friday, January 16, 2015

Michelle Jefferson: Committee wanted to right a wrong

January 14, 2015

http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/opinion/other_voices/ph-cc-jefferson-01142015-20150114,0,4361686.story

When Carmen Amedori was appointed to the parole board in 2004, I was chairwoman of the Carroll County Republican Central Committee.

There was a great deal of pressure to conduct the selection process in secret, much like how the current Central Committee did, and by the same person. However, we did not succumb to that pressure.

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I have no issues with Robin Frazier. She's a wonderful woman. Still, voters rejected her bid for commissioner twice. In the political world, that means you stay active in the process, but take your marbles and sit down.

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The candidates for Senate were: Justin Ready, Richard Rothschild, Robin Frazier, Vince Pacelli, Carmen Amedori, Dave Wallace and Steve Nevin. Jeffery Peters had submitted his name, but was the employee who was fired for doing so. Maybe Del. Susan Krebs didn't want competition from her legislative aide in 2018?

- See more at: http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/columnists/opinion/other_voices/ph-cc-jefferson-01142015-20150114,0,4361686.story

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For some balance, find a January 15, 2015 letter to the editor in the Carroll County Times by Scott Hollenbeck here: “Frazier uniquely qualified for Senate seat” http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/ph-cc-hollenbeck-letter-01172015-20150117,0,4211336.story

And many more here…. It is a regular lollapalooza… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/

“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE 1844-1900

Kevin Dayhoff, a slave to the masters of the page - the little soldiers in my life – words

People who do not understand your silence will never understand your words.

Related: Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat - by Carroll County Times staff writer Jacob deNobel http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/robin-bartlett-frazier-nominated-to.html January 10, 2015 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Carroll Co. Md. Senate vacancy http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015 By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015

Or – food for thought; if Carroll County Delegate Susan Krebs had applied with the central committee, she would be the appropriate choice because she is the ranking senior member of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis. That said, the word is that she did not throw her name in the hat…

Labels: Carroll Co Republican Central Committee, Commissioner Haven Shoemaker, Commissioner Robin Frazier, People Ready-Justin, People Shoemaker-Haven

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

Last Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee chose former Carroll County commissioner Robin Frazier as its recommendation to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

According to an article in Maryland Report by veteran political reporter Len Lazarick on Thursday, January 15, 2015, “In filling the three legislative vacancies he has created in building his new administration, Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said he’d like to see a more open nominating process used by the Republican central committees and more candidate names for him to fill the seats…”

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It is a must-read article for anyone who has followed the controversies “In Frederick and Carroll counties, [where] the small Republican Central Committees have already named one person for each seat, creating controversy in both counties…” http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

Art. III Sec 13 of the Maryland Constitution http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/art-iii-sec-13-of-maryland-constitution.html

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