Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Taneytown

On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, Caroline and I visited the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Taneytown, after we stopped by the Carroll Food Sunday distribution Center to do some after hours maintenance.

Historical Society talk on pre-colonial government in Carroll County by Kevin Dayhoff

Celebrating the legacy of the “Six Nations” – the Haudenosaunee Confederation pre-colonial government in Carroll County. A Historical Society of Carroll County 184th County Birthday presentation by local historian and writer Kevin Dayhoff on January 23, 2021 2:00-4:00 p.m. Registration is available at https://hsccmd.org/event/virtual-carroll-county-birthday/

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Historical Society talk on pre-colonial government in Carroll County by Kevin Dayhoff

January 23, 2021

Celebrating the legacy of the “Six Nations” – the Haudenosaunee Confederation pre-colonial government in Carroll County

A Historical Society of Carroll County 184th County Birthday presentation by local historian and writer Kevin Dayhoff on January 23, 2021 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Every year the Historical Society of Carroll Co. hosts a celebration of our county’s birthday in mid-January.

Out of respect for the safety protocols for the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic of 2020, this year, the 184th anniversary is celebrated live by way of Zoom. Registration is required to access the program. Registration is available at https://hsccmd.org/event/virtual-carroll-county-birthday/

Before 1744, the predominant government in Carroll County was the Haudenosaunee Nation — the “Six Nations.” The Haudenosaunee played a key role in the evolution of American democracy.

“Much of our current way of life is owed to the heritage and legacy of the Haudenosaunee Nation. Several main roads in Carroll County have their beginnings as Haudenosaunee trading routes. And several towns in Carroll County — Patapsco for example — had their beginnings as Haudenosaunee settlements.

It is interesting to note that the Haudenosaunee were a matriarchal society – that is a society that is run by women. Women owned all of the property in the long house. They were also in charge of the farming operations. As a matter of fact - Iroquois men moved into the house of his wife’s family after they got married.

The Algonquians arrived around 800 B.C. The original Algonquians divided into a number of distinct tribe-nations, which formed a multi-nation government under a constitution that dates to approximately Aug. 31, 1142.

The Algonquians called themselves the “Haudenosaunee” meaning “People of the Longhouse” and their government was one of the first true participatory democracies in history. It also incorporated full political and leadership rights for women.

“It was not until after the Treaty of the Six Nations was signed on July 4, 1744, with the Haudenosaunee Nation, and the dispute over the Mason-Dixon Line was settled in 1767 that settlers started to come to Carroll County in greater numbers…

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Westminster at Main Street and the railroad tracks

Westminster at Main Street and the railroad tracks, in the rain. 15Jan2021

ShoXeRr & Esmee Bor Stotijn - Forever Of Light Years (RNM) Extended

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ShoXeRr & Esmee Bor Stotijn - Forever Of Light Years (RNM) Extended

Lessons From a Tourism Pushback in Hawaii – Skift

https://skift.com/2021/01/07/lessons-from-a-tourism-pushback-in-hawaii/ 

Fascinating discussion about post-COVID-19 tourism... FTA: Maui resident comments range from "[a]ll of Hawaii needs to get rid of tourism and go more into agriculture" to suggestions on controlling the amount of rental car availability.

Kauai's survey results express disappointment in the proposed destination plan's failure "to acknowledge the core problem (overtourism)" and that "the Steering Committee is deluding itself if it believes that Kauai residents' tourism-related concerns and hostility are primarily due to insensitive tourists, rather than the direct result of there being too many tourists."

The holidays at the Westminster Md. Police Department

The holidays at the Westminster Police Dept. were brightened by donuts delivered by Westminster Councilmembers Kevin Dayhoff and Ann Gilbert. From left to right: Dayhoff also serves as the Westminster Fire Dept. and Md. Troopers Association Lodge 20 Chaplain. Gilbert serves on the Westminster Common Council public safety committee. They were joined by Westminster Police Chief Tom Ledwell. Photo by Major Rich Gibson. Merry Christmas 9Dec2020

A shout out to those working the long Thanksgiving holiday.

A shout out to those working the long Thanksgiving holiday. Please keep in your prayers, our men and women in uniform, our police officers, firefighters, emergency dispatchers and EMS providers; who will all through the holiday in harm's way, giving us an opportunity to have a safe holiday.

As we gather with our families over the holidays, may we ask that we be given patience, resolve, and wisdom in all that lies ahead for our great nation? At a time like this in our nation's history, I am reminded that Thomas Jefferson once advised, "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend."

On this Thanksgiving weekend be ever thankful that we can laugh, enjoy our families, revel in our freedoms, celebrate our great community, and be stronger because of our differences.

As we gather with our families over the holidays, may we ask that we be given patience, resolve, and wisdom in all that lies ahead for our great nation? At a time like this in our nation's history, I am reminded that Thomas Jefferson once advised, "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend."

On this Thanksgiving weekend be ever thankful that we can laugh, enjoy our families, revel in our freedoms, celebrate our great community, and be stronger because of our differences. Westminster Councilmember Kevin Dayhoff 25Nov2020

A visit to the Westminster Family Center

Councilwoman Ann Thomas Gilbert and I had a wonderful visit at the Westminster Family Center on Longwell Avenue on Thursday, 17Nov2020. Abby Gruber, Heather Mullendore

The training never stops 3

The training never stops. Set #3 Live burn training exercise at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center.15Nov2020

Set #2 Firefighter training

The training never stops. Set #2 Live burn training exercise at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center.15Nov2020

The two most important days of your life…

The two most important days of your life…

The training never stops

The training never stops. 7 a.m. for a live burn training exercise at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center. Big shout-out to Panera for coming in early to provide us with some breakfast sandwiches.15Nov2020

Baugher's Set # 2

Friday evening's travels took Caroline and I to Baugher's to buy fruits – bananas and apples for the firefighter training at the Public Safety Training Center on Sunday. 13Nov 2020 Set ,#2

Baugher's set #1

Friday evening's travels took Caroline and I to Baugher's to buy fruits – bananas and apples for the firefighter training at the Public Safety Training Center on Sunday. 13Nov 2020 Set #1

Food truck event at the Westminster Fire Department Saturday

Food truck event at the Westminster Fire Department from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, September 19, 2020. Come on over to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1, grab some dinner and help support your local firefighters and EMS providers.

Today we made a new friend

Today, while Caroline and I were taking care of some yard work for a friend, we made a new friend. Our new friend did not have much to say. 13Sep2020

skeler - ONSRA

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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OZZY OSBOURNE - "No More Tears" (Official Video)

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Mind blown

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Dancin' the Madison on "The Buddy Deane Show"

The Buddy Deane Show, a teen dance show which originated on Channel 13 – WJZ TV, in Baltimore, began its first show on the air on Sept. 9, 1957. It remained on the air until Jan. 4, 1964.

I had always understood that it went off the air because WJZ refused to integrate the show and have black and white folks dance together. Apparently in recent years the reasons why the show was cancelled are subject to disagreement and discussion.

Oral tradition has it that Buddy Deane once held a dance in Westminster on a farm. I wonder where?

Apparently John Waters modeled his 1988 movie, “Hairspray,” after the Buddy Deane Show. Waters wrote a great piece on the Buddy Deane Show in Baltimore magazine in April 1985. It is a must-read. It may be found here: https://www.baltimoremagazine.com/section/artsentertainment/john-waters-on-keeping-the-memory-of-the-buddy-deane-show-alive/

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Dash Berlin - Till The Sky Falls Down (Official Music Video)

Dash Berlin - Till The Sky Falls Down (Official Music Video)

Apr 11, 2008

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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Westminster Skateboard Park

Westminster Skateboard Park: I drove by the Westminster Skateboard Park and was happy to see so many families there enjoying a lazy Westminster summer day in the park with their kids. Sat., August 22, 2020.

Historic Carroll County Maryland Court House

Historic Carroll County Maryland Court House. Other random photos from todays' walk. 8Aug2020

Anything is possible

"Anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you." Amen.

“Cranberry Station - Railroad to the moon”

"Cranberry Station - Railroad to the moon" Tuesday, August 4, 2020 10:12 p.m. in Cranberry Station, Westminster, Carroll County Maryland. The full moon created a stunning backdrop as just to the left of the picture the Westminster public works utility maintenance crew was working together as if they were performing in a carefully choreographed ballet and they worked to remove and replace a section of a broken water main pipe. The hum of the diesel engines added to the musical backdrop and they sang instructions to each other. It was actually quite a performance. 

Hello, it's me.

Hello, it's me. I've thought about us for a long long time...

Why Dad was never again...

Why Dad was never again allowed to be in charge of play time.

A tour of the daylilies

Sat. July 18, 2020 A tour of the daylilies, daylilies, and more Daylilies – at our house.

A walk around the house to check-out the flowers

A walk around the house to check-out the flowers and the landscaping. Sat. July 18, 2020.

McDaniel’s campus 17July2020 Friday

Last night Caroline and I walked around McDaniel's campus before getting-in our run. 17July2020 Friday