Monday, December 16, 2013

Barry Rascovar: Evaluating Ex-Corrections Chief Gary Maynard

Evaluating Ex-Corrections Chief Gary Maynard

http://politicalmaryland.com/2013/12/16/evaluating-ex-corrections-chief-gary-maynard/ Leave a reply By Barry Rascovar Dec. 16, 2013

NO GOOD DEED goes unpunished, they say. Retired Maryland Corrections Chief Gary Maynard can attest to that.

Had Maynard not turned to the FBI for help in investigating gang smuggling and complicity by prison guards at the Baltimore Detention Center, he’d be retiring with plaudits all around for his seven-year performance.

Instead, Maynard walks away with a mixed record.

Undone by the FBI

In 2011, Maynard’s department uncovered massive drug smuggling, sex and gang activity at the city jail that involved guards.

He could have arrested a few people at that time, called a press conference so the governor could gloat about the crackdown and ignored the deeper, more troubling problem — an out-of-control Detention Center filled with guards who were aiding inmate gang members.

But that’s not Maynard’s style.

Gary Maynard

A career prison manager — and retired brigadier general – he insisted on getting to the bottom of this problem. So he reached out to the FBI for assistance.

He got help, all right. What he didn’t expect was grandstanding.

The FBI held a flashy press conference to detail the outrageous criminal activity the bureau had uncovered.

But it failed to stress that Maynard had requested the two-year investigation. Instead, Maynard became the fall guy.

Maynard’s Response... Read more here: http://politicalmaryland.com/2013/12/16/evaluating-ex-corrections-chief-gary-maynard/

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Josephine Davis (Gray) “Josie” O’Neel, 74, of Finksburg

http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=415370

Josephine Davis (Gray) “Josie” O’Neel, 74, of Finksburg, died Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House.

Born Nov. 9, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio she was the daughter of the late Henrietta Elizabeth Giessen Gray and Gordon Nelson Gray. Survived by her husband Henry Franklin “Frank” Renard.

She was employed as a realtor with Coldwell Banker. A graduate of Indiana University specializing in social services, she held the Phi Beta Kappa key for academic achievement and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

She was justifiably proud of her lifetime of service to the community as a real estate counselor and mortgage banking officer, being active in the Association of Realtors and holding offices and committee chairs throughout her career. In addition to being an icon in her chosen field, she found time for volunteering and holding offices in both the local Boy Scout troops and the scout council management network. With three sons in a local troop, she was one of the first women to serve in this previously all-male organization, and earned scouting’s coveted Silver Beaver award for her accomplishments.

Her greatest pleasure and satisfaction came from the progress of her grandchildren as they grew. She followed their growth and photographed them at every opportunity. Their visits were waited for expectantly and their “help” in the kitchen brought a glow to her countenance and personality. She loved them dearly.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by sons Bruce Edwin O’Neel of Geneva, Switzerland; Brian Nelson O’Neel of Frederick; and Brent Robert O’Neel of St. Johns, AZ; a sister Jennifer Gray Fidura of Richmond, VA; 10 grandchildren Theodore Vincent, Olivier Nicolas and Sebastien Eduard O’Neel of Montreal, Canada; Caitlyn Anne, Meaghan Emily, Molly Rose, and Claire Marie O’Neel of Frederick; Jonah Michea Judy, Etude Aro O’Neel-Judy and Atsina Greene O’Neel-Judy of St. Johns, AZ; 2 great-grandchildren Wadulisi Judy and Tsuneline Byrd Judy; and a nephew Gordon Nelson Fidura of London, England.

The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main St., Westminster.

Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Dave Bare officiating. Interment in Meadow Branch Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll Hospice Dove House, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157 or the American Cancer Society, 1393 Progress Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784.

http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=415370

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Carroll group concerned with euthanasia at Humane Society

Carroll group concerned with euthanasia at Humane Society

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/carroll/westminster/ph-carroll-humane-society-20131209,0,6846632.story

By Blair Ames, 11:55 a.m. EST, December 10, 2013

The Board of Carroll County Commissioners hosted a more than two-hour “listening meeting” Monday to hear the concerns of citizens with Animal Advocates of Carroll County.

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Dave Ledford, a self-described “huge animal lover,” has worked at the Carroll County Humane Society for two years.

On Monday, he attempted to reassure about 50 community members attending a meeting at the county office building to discuss the use of euthanasia at the humane society that employees try to do the best thing for each animal they receive.

“Sometimes euthanizing an animal is the best thing for that animal,” Ledford said. “It’s part of our job. It’s not an easy part of our job, but sometimes that is the best thing for the animal. Sometimes the animal is suffering.”

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Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: Feeling Blue at the holidays – When in hole stop digging.

Kevin Dayhoff Westminster Patch: Feeling Blue at the holidays – When in hole stop digging. http://tinyurl.com/kdjykjo @WestminstrPatch

Sadly the holidays can also be a difficult time for folks who have suffered a personal loss in recent years. Especially if that personal loss occurred in the past year… Fortunately there are many resources in the community that are available to help

Westminster Patch by Kevin Dayhoff, November 25, 2013 – December 14, 2013

http://westminster.patch.com/groups/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog/p/feeling-blue-at-the-holidays--when-in-hole-stop-digging

Sadly, for folks who have suffered a personal loss in recent years, the holidays can also be a difficult time and leave friends and family starring down a long vacant hallway (Kevin Dayhoff, October 16, 2010)

This past week marked the beginning of the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. It is a time to celebrate the past year with our friends and family and look forward to new beginnings.

If you are feeling blue for the holidaze – reach-out for help. You might be surprised to find-out how many friends will go out on a limb to help - know the way out… Just saying. (Kevin Dayhoff, January 8, 2013 in Crete.)

However, sadly the holidays can also be a difficult time for folks who have suffered a personal loss in recent years. Especially if that personal loss occurred in the past year…

Remember Jesus is the reason for the season. And everything happens for a reason… (Kevin Dayhoff, January 8, 2013 at Suda Bay Cemetery in Crete, Greece.)

Fortunately there are many resources in the community that are available to help cope. Although Carroll Hospice has already had a “coping with the holidays” workshop, many local churches have a “Blue Christmas” service including Taylorsville United Methodist Church. (And of course, there is always “Retail Therapy - All signs point to shopping locally in Carroll County this Christmas season.”)

If you are feeling blue for the holidays, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn how many of your friends care for you and are willing to lend a hand. Don’t row this boat alone. (Kevin Dayhoff, June 8, 2013)

The service at Taylorsville will take place on December 19, 2013 at 7 p.m. at 4356 Ridge Road, Mt Airy, MD 21771.

Pastor Sarah B. Dorrance serves as the pastor at Taylorsville and writes, Blue Christmas “is a time to be celebrating the birth of our Savior even in the midst of changed circumstances that might be hard for us. It is a time to remember that Jesus changes everything, even the hurts and the pains we might be experiencing today, and the birth of our Lord is something special to be celebrated.”

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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Dr. Lightner leads us in song at Sunday services at Grace Lutheran Church

#KED #Westminster

Dr. Lightner leads us in song at Sunday services at Grace Lutheran Church

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Saturday, December 14, 2013

The kids enjoying playing with Caroline's iPad during lunch.

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Friday, December 13, 2013

July 16, 2003: Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff reading “Angel Child Dragon Child” to teach diversity, conflict resolution, and tolerance

Westminster Mayor Kevin Dayhoff reading

“Angel Child Dragon Child” to teach diversity,

conflict resolution, and tolerance, at the

“Carroll Child Care Center” on July 16, 2003. From the

July 27, 2003 edition of the “Baltimore Sun in Carroll.”

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The Write of Center.: A Coach, A Mentor, A Friend, An Example

The Write of Center.: A Coach, A Mentor, A Friend, An Example:

by H.J. Charlebois, Jr.

http://www.thewriteofcenter.com/2013/12/a-coach-mentor-friend-example.html

"Sometimes there are people you meet in life that you aspire to be like. One of those people for me is Dave Fogle. In the short amount of time that I knew him, he impressed me with his passion to teach and intense dedication to welfare of others.

His greatest contributions of time and effort were typically through youth sports. Dave passed away on Monday at his home in Frederick, Maryland at the age of 66.

Dave was constantly giving to the organizations he cared about." ... http://www.thewriteofcenter.com/2013/12/a-coach-mentor-friend-example.html

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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Lonely is the runner in cold snow on the Wakefield Terry Burk Community Trail

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Lonely is the runner in cold snow on the Wakefield Terry Burk Community Trail

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You don't have to be crazy to run Wakefield Valley Trail in snow but it helps

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You don't have to be crazy to run Wakefield Valley Trail in snow but it helps

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Sunday, December 08, 2013

Heavy snow surpassing forecasts, with ice still ahead - baltimoresun.com

Heavy snow surpassing forecasts, with ice still ahead - baltimoresun.com:

Snowfall tops 6 inches in some areas, significantly more than forecast

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/weather/weather-blog/bs-md-winter-weather-forecast-20131207,0,3336544.story

By Scott Dance and Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun 1:51 p.m. EST, December 8, 2013

Several inches of snow had fallen across much of the Baltimore area by midday Sunday, with as much as 5-7 inches in some spots, with ice still ahead as a winter storm that has traveled across the country packed more of a punch in Maryland than forecasters expected.

While a maximum of about 3 inches had been expected, 6 inches or more were measured across parts of Carroll, Baltimore and Harford counties with several inches still to the south. The snow was quickly covering roadways, prompting highway crews to urge motorists to stay home as they fight to keep up with the pace of the snowfall."

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/weather/weather-blog/bs-md-winter-weather-forecast-20131207,0,3336544.story

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Community support for churches after disasters are Carroll tradition [Column]

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | December 4, 2013 | 2:12 PM

, the historic town of Lineboro was awakened at 4:11 a.m. on Tuesday when the first alarm rang out that there was a fire in the 160-year-old Lazarus United Church of Christ and Lutheran Union Church. Two alarms and two hours later, the fire was declared under control.

Early radio in Carroll County [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, Kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | December 2, 2013 | 3:15 AM

... been too small for commercial success. It was at night, on the other hand, that radio listening really picked up." When he is not up late at night surfing the Internet looking for foreign radio stations, KevinDayhoff may be reached at

Manchester pays tribute to hometown men and women in uniform [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | November 17, 2013 | 6:15 AM

... showing how our community has remained steadfast in its patriotism and love for the United States." When he is not hanging out with Manchester's appointed officials, Steve Miller and Kelly Baldwin,Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Westminster trail a fitting site for runner's memorial [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | November 7, 2013 | 3:05 AM

... Park at 730 Tahoma Farm Road in Westminster. Westminster Mayor KevinUtz, members of the Westminster Common Council and a fellow runner ... When he is not huffing and puffing on the Wakefield Valley Trail, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

Witch hunt thankfully not a Halloween tradition in Carroll [Column]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | October 24, 2013 | 9:34 AM

... the defendant was executed, one death penalty for which there was a reprieve, two acquittals and one case where the charges were dropped." When not looking for chocolate to ward off the evil spirits, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Black Americans have fought for Republic since its founding [Eagle Archive]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | November 8, 2013 | 1:46 PM

... at the Westminster Recreation and Parks Family Center, 11 Longwell Ave. The event is hosted by Carroll Post 31 of the American Legion. When not reminiscing about serving in the Marines, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . Semper Fi.

Carroll special services for veterans

By Kevin Dayhoff

Story | November 8, 2013 | 1:20 PM

The following services will be held to honor veterans for Veterans Day: Recognition at War Memorial Time: 2 p.m. Date: Sunday, Nov. 10 Place: Memorial at Town Hall The War Memorial Committee will recognize those veterans whose names are being added to the memorial this year.

Addressing Lincoln and more at Taneytown breakfast [Eagle Archives]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | September 18, 2013 | 9:30 AM

... hand and fielded questions from folks right and left including Kevin McLeod, the Program Director at Silver Oak Academy, and Steve ... another helping of history with his scrambled eggs and toast, Kevin E. Dayhoff may be reached at

Westminster celebrates diversity at Tristreet block party

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | September 17, 2013 | 12:45 PM

... Keyser before she looked-up and added, “Oh, it has been a great day to spend time with the community.” When he is not savoring the last days of summer with a hot dog and lots of mustard, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .

Westminster's Fallfest continues a proud tradition [Commentary]

By Kevin Dayhoff, kevindayhoff@gmail.com

Story | September 25, 2013 | 6:55 AM

... smiles. I’ll look forward to seeing you there. I’ll be the one sticking close to the food booths because another part of the fun of Fallfest is eating. When he is not eating at Fallfest, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at

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