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Saturday, May 21, 2016

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The Hynes Family Firefighter Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County.

The Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. is collecting money to help a member of the fire department and her family get back on their feet after

OBITUARIES

Wanda Pease, the former owner of Bobby's Hobby Lobby in Westminster died at age 86 on Feb. 11, 2015

Wanda Pease, the former owner of Bobby’s Hobby Lobby on Main Street in Westminster for over 40 years, died at age 86 on February 11, 2015

BULLETIN BOARD

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat

I had only thought that the obvious choice was to promote Md. Delegate Justin Ready R-Carroll County.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Sherrill Cooper is the featured artist at Off Track Art for May and June 2014

An opening reception for Sherrill Cooper will take place on Friday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Off Track Art... “Off Track Art” is an artists’ collective and gallery located in the historic Liberty Building at 11 Liberty Street – Westminster

HEALTH & FITNESS

The Westminster Sestercentennial Babylon Oak to be dedicated April 28, 2014

On Monday, April 28, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. Westminster will continue the year-long commemoration of the community’s 250th anniversary on the grounds of Westminster City Hall.

HEALTH & FITNESS

The Carroll County chapter of the Maryland Municipal League will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll County high school students

The Carroll Co. chapter of the MML will offer three $1,000 scholarships to Carroll Co. high school students. Applications may also be dropped off at the Taneytown Town Office during business hours on or before May 2, 2014.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Flyer, information and entry form for the Easter 5K Run to the Cross April 19, 2014 at Taylorsville United Methodist Church

Join us for our first ever Run To The Cross. This is a 5 K run from South Carroll High School to Taylorsville United Methodist Church (TUMC). (You can run this or walk this 5 K.) on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Jane Greenwood Stephan, office manager at Westminster and North Carroll High Schools, 89, of Westminster

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 23, 2014, from 1200 to 200p.m. at Pritts Funeral Home and Chapel, 412 Washington Rd., Westminster, chapel entrance.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Textile artist Sue Helmken to open exhibit at Off Track Art in Westminster Friday evening March 7, 2014

Sue Helmken is a textile artist with over 30 years’ experience in weaving, dyeing and teaching. She will open a new exhibit at Off Track Art in Westminster Friday evening March 7, 2014

HEALTH & FITNESS

University of Delaware students skip spring break to volunteer in Dominican Republic

This spring break, 10 University of Delaware Honors students will be traveling to the Dominican Republic to work with Yspaniola, an education-based non-profit working towards the promotion of social justice and education in Batey Libertad.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Feeling Blue at the holidays – When in hole stop digging.

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

HEALTH & FITNESS

History indicates that this time of the year has always been busy.

Thanksgiving has always been a special holiday in Carroll County. Of course, most Carroll countians are a fan of any holiday in which food is involved, especially turkey.

HEALTH & FITNESS

The Thai restaurant at 17 East Main Street recently changed hands.

There has been a restaurant at 17 East Main Street as long as most folks can remember. It is believed that the “Central Restaurant” was located there as far back as the 1950s.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Artists John and Deborah Sosnowsky exhibit at Off Track Art

Meet award-winning nationally acclaimed artists John and Debby Sosnowsky, creators of jewelry, art and music; at Off Track Art. The opening for their month-long exhibit in Westminster will be on November 15, 2013

HEALTH & FITNESS

Runners raise funds to assist MSP Trooper Jackie Kline at 5K race

Sun. morning, Nov.10, over 800 runners participated in a 5K race at the Md State Police Training Academy in Sykesville to raise money for Md State Police Trooper Jackie Kline, who was critically injured on a traffic stop on Oct. 6.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Fall is great for running trails in Carroll Co.

What can be better than the sights, sounds and smells of running trails in the fall in Carroll County?

HEALTH & FITNESS

Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster

COMMUNITY CORNER

Pen and ink artist Stan Gilmore to exhibit at Off Track Art

HEALTH & FITNESS

Looking Back: The Westminster Fire of July 3, 1938

Over seventy years ago, Carroll County was still reeling from one of the biggest fires in the county’s history – the July 3, 1938 Smith and Reifsnider fire on John Street.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Blog: 1931 Maryland State Firemen’s Association Convention

In July 1931, the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department and Westminster Municipal Band attended the Maryland State Firemen’s Association annual convention in Ocean City.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Blog: Public Safety Personnel Gather at Westminster Fire Hall to Mark EMS Week

This week, May 20 – May 26, is National EMS Week. To mark the occasion, EMS providers and firefighters at the Westminster Fire Department gathered for a luncheon on Tuesday.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Blog: A History of Heroes in Westminster's Fire Department

The 2012 Westminster Fire Department officers were sworn into office at the Jan. 5, 2012 meeting. These officers become a part of a history in Westminster of volunteers protecting lives and property.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Blog: Never a Dull Moment at the Westminster Fire House

In the past week, the Westminster fire department saw its steady share of both house fire calls for service and motor vehicle accidents. Along with a few pictures, a sample of the calls are included.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Blog: The first Carroll County Firemen’s Association Convention, May 15, 1924

Firefighters from across the county held the first-ever Carroll Co. Firemen’s Assoc. county convention on May 15, 1924 at the Westminster fire station located at 66 E. Main St. Westminster.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Take this Time to Educate Yourself about the Dangers of Heat Exposure

As we begin to experience excessive periods of heat, the Westminster Fire Department, along with other health care partners, would like to remind the public of the dangers of prolonged heat exposure.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Welcome to the Blog for Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1

The volunteers of the Westminster fire department appreciate this opportunity to acquaint you with the vital work they do every single day of the year.

HEALTH & FITNESS

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers

Accident scene responders face increasing dangers as roadways are more congested with motorists who aren't always taking necessary precautions in moving past an accident scene.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Expanded Westminster Memorial Day parade Well Attended

Westminster Main Street was packed for the May 29 145th Memorial Day parade of military units, floats, community organizations, antique vehicles, firefighting equipment, re-enactors and marching bands.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Westminster Memorial Day Address Delivered by Navy SEAL Matt Shipley

Navy SEAL CDR Shipley, a 1984 Westminster High School graduate, brought the loss and sacrifice of war home as he described his own sense of personal loss in Iraq.

SPORTS

Orioles Spring Training: Paying Homage to History, Looking to the Future

The history of Baltimore baseball goes back 130 years.

SPORTS

Florida Spring Training History: Wrestling Alligators and Cash

Spring training in Florida has had a colorful history with the temptations of the warm climate for players and temptations of cash for owners.

SPORTS

Orioles Spring Training Pays Homage To History And Looks To The Future

The history of Baltimore baseball goes back 130 years. This year much of the Orioles history is not taking place on the field as much as the personnel – and physical changes - in the operations center

COMMUNITY CORNER

Annual 4-H and FFA Fair: 140 Years of Carroll County Tradition

A historical perspective on the celebration of agriculture in Carroll County and the birth of the 4-H Fair.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Annual 4-H and FFA Fair: 140 Years of Carroll County Tradition

A historical perspective on the celebration of agriculture in Carroll County and the birth of the 4-H Fair.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

Curious Laws in Westminster, Have you Broken Any?

Did you know that in July of 1840 a Westminster town law was passed that it was unlawful to "fly kites" on Main Street?

COMMUNITY CORNER

Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

The Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will kick off at 9:30 p.m. on July 4.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July

The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is steeped in history.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

The Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will kick off at 9:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July

The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is steeped in history.

POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

North Baltimore Legislators Teach Future Leaders at McDaniel College

Councilman Bill Henry and Delegate Sandy Rosenberg taught legislative process at the annual American Legion’s 2011 Maryland Boys State program.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Juneteenth Independence Day and Slavery's History in Carroll County

The holiday dates back to the end of the Civil War and celebrates freedom for more than 250,000 slaves.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Juneteenth Independence Day and Slavery's History in Carroll County

The holiday dates back to the end of the Civil War and celebrates freedom for more than 250,000 slaves.

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The Hynes Family Firefighter Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County.

The Hynes Family Firefighter Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-hynes-family-firefighter-fund-at.html

Saturday afternoon, May 21, 2016 - A fund has been established at the Community Foundation to assist the Hynes Family.

The Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. is collecting money to help a member of the fire department and her family get back on their feet after a fire destroyed their home Friday night, May 20, 2016

The Westminster Volunteer Fire Dept. has partnered with the Community Foundation of Carroll County to help raise funds for the Hynes family. All donations to the Hynes Family Firefighter Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County are tax deductible.

Donations may be sent to

Community Foundation of Carroll County

% Hynes Family

255 Clifton Boulevard

Westminster Md. 21157

Be sure to note on your check that the donation is for the Hynes family

On Monday, May 23, 2016, a link will be set up on the Foundation's web site: www.carrollcommunityfoundation.org for electronic financial donations.

For more information, call the Community Foundation of Carroll County at 410-876-5505 or contact the Westminster Fire Dept. at 410-848-1800 Ext. 381 and leave a message if necessary.

The Mission of the Community Foundation of Carroll County is to maintain and enhance the quality of life in the community of Carroll County through philanthropic means. The Foundation will receive, invest, and distribute funds for charitable, cultural, and educational purposes for the benefit of the citizens of Carroll County.

Further evaluation is needed to determine precisely the Hynes family needs at the moment. Friends, neighbors, the first responder and firefighter community, and the American Red Cross has been very helpful with many of their immediate needs.

Financial donations for the Hynes family are not being accepted at the Westminster Fire Dept. Our partner, the Community Foundation of Carroll County is handling that for the department - to free-up the department to continue to respond to approximately 6,000 fire and EMS calls a year. .

Please do not drop off any donations at the Westminster Fire Dept. as the department is unable to store or manage any food, furniture, clothing, or housewares. The Hynes family is being helped with donations of food, furniture, clothing, or housewares by other partners in the community.

For those who have asked to also make a donation to the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department, visit our website at http://www.westminstervfd.org/ or make a check payable to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. #1 and mail it to: 28 John Street, Westminster, MD 21157

On Friday evening, May 20, 2016 the home of the family of Hugh and Carla Hynes was destroyed by a tragic accidental fire due to a mechanical failure of their neighbor’s air conditioning unit.

According to the Maryland State Fire Marshall’s office, “Investigators determined a mechanical failure lead to the A/C unit exploding, causing the fire. Both the owner and the neighbor attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose to no avail. The fire spread rapidly upwards into the roof of the home causing extensive damage to the home and both adjoining units.”

Several family pets were saved by quick action by the firefighters on the scene of a two – alarm fire late Friday night in Westminster. The cats and dogs were attended to by emergency medical personnel, including vet tech Tanya Andrews who assisted Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

For more information or clarifications about this press release contact the Westminster Fire Dept. at 410-848-1800 Ext. 381 and leave a message if necessary or contact Westminster Fire Department Chaplain and PIO Kevin E. Dayhoff at kdayhoff@westminstervfd.org

Labels: Community Foundation of Carroll County, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster incident response, Fire CC Depts 03 Westminster PIO

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Over 80 firefighters responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in Westminster

Over 80 firefighters responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in Westminster

Friday – Saturday, May 20-21, 2016. Over 80 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co, and the Westminster Police Dept. responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in the 200 block of Gallatin Court, north of Westminster off Cranberry Rd.

The first call came into the county emergency communications center at 9:39. A second alarm was quickly sounded at 9:55.

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

Vet tech Tanya Andrews assists Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night.

Vet tech Tanya Andrews assists Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night. Photo by Westminster Fire Dept. Chaplain Kevin Dayhoff Friday – Saturday, May 20-21, 2016

Several family pets were saved by quick action by the firefighters on the scene of a two – alarm fire late Friday night in Westminster. The cats and dogs were attended to by emergency medical personnel, including vet tech Tanya Andrews who assisted Manchester EMS personnel to provide emergency oxygen to save the life of a family pet cat stricken by smoke inhalation late Friday night

Over 80 firefighters from Carroll and Baltimore Co, and the Westminster Police Dept. responded with 20 pieces of equipment to a two–alarm fire in the 200 block of Gallatin Court, north of Westminster off Cranberry Rd.

The first call came into the county emergency communications center at 9:39. A second alarm was quickly sounded at 9:55.

Three families were displaced and two townhouses were destroyed in the blaze, but the fire did not spread farther thanks to the prompt and well-coordinated response by firefighters. Fire was declared under control at 1024 pm, but wrap-up and clean-up operations lasted until approximately 3 am, Sat. morning

Friday, May 20, 2016

I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016

I really enjoyed the Celebrating America Luncheon with Mark Zwonitzer at Grace Lutheran Church. Friday, May 21, 2016 Tony Eckard Gainor Davis Richard Weaver Doug Howard Kathy Zepp Wantz Pamela Zappardino Charles Collyer Michael Shipley

Zwonitzer, the author of "The Statesman and the Storyteller," about the relationship of John Hay and Mark Twain; is being by interviewed McDaniel professor, historian Dr. Bryn Upton

Sitting with Pam Zappardino and Charles Collyer and so many good friends and colleagues. Hat's off to the leadership of Commissioners Howard, Weaver, and Wantz – and for Lynn Wheeler and the great staff of the Carroll County Public Library… for bringing this program forward…

Washington Post: Millions more workers will be eligible for overtime pay under new federal rule

By Jonnelle Marte May 18, 2016 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/get-there/wp/2016/05/17/millions-more-workers-would-be-eligible-for-overtime-pay-under-new-federal-rule/?wpisrc=al_alert-COMBO-economy%252Bnation

Labor Secretary Thomas Perez and President Obama will announce a new rule Wednesday that will expand the number of workers eligible for overtime pay. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

The Obama administration unveiled a new rule Wednesday that will make millions of middle-income workers eligible for overtime pay, a move that delivers a long-sought victory for labor groups.

The regulations, which were last updated more than a decade ago, would let full-time salaried employees earn overtime if they make up to $47,476 a year, more than double the current threshold of $23,660 a year. The Labor Department estimates that the rule would boost the pay of 4.2 million additional workers.

The change is scheduled to take effect Dec. 1.

The move caps a long-running effort by the Obama administration to aid low- and middle-income workers whose paychecks have not budged much in the last few decades, even as the top earners in America have seen their compensation soar. The last update to the rules came in 2004, and Wednesday’s announcement is the third update to the salary threshold for overtime regulations in 40 years.

“Along with health care reform, this is one of the most important measures that the Obama administration has implemented to help middle-wage workers,” said Jared Bernstein, a former chief economist for Vice President Biden and a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

The Obama administration will unveil a new rule that would make millions of middle-income workers eligible for overtime pay. Here's what you need to know about it. (Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)

About 35 percent of full-time salaried employees will be eligible for time and a half when they work extra hours under the new rule, up significantly from the 7 percent who qualify under the current threshold, according to the Labor Department.

The shift was swiftly criticized by small business owners, nonprofit groups, and universities that say they may have to switch some salaried workers to hourly positions to afford the new threshold. And instead of seeing bigger paychecks, some salaried workers may be assigned fewer hours, they said.

“For many of these types of employees they’re going to be viewing it as a demotion,” said David French, senior vice president of government relations for the National Retail Federation. “They’re going to have to clock in and clock out. They’re no longer going to have flexibility at work.”

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