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Friday, December 13, 2019

Westminster Mayor’s Cup and Miracle on Main Street parade winners announced

Westminster Mayor’s Cup and Miracle on Main Street parade
winners announced

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the
winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade.




At the Dec. 9, 2019 meeting of the Westminster Mayor and
Common Council, Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick announced the winners of the
annual Mayor’s Cup contest and the annual Miracle on Main Street parade
winners.

According to a Dec. 5, 2019 press release by Sandy Anderson,
the Westminster Main Street manager, “The Mayor’s Cup is a long-standing
contest to encourage downtown Westminster businesses to decorate their
storefronts and office windows for the holiday season. The Mayor’s Cup
recognizes the best overall display. The winning business’ name is engraved on
the Cup each year, which is proudly displayed by the winning business.

“This year, 17 businesses offered eye-grabbing entries,
making it difficult for Mayor Dominick to select a winner from all the
outstanding entries. Below are the businesses selected by Mayor Dominick in the
various award categories: Mayor’s Cup Recipient/Best Overall – Flip Yours Fitness
& Wellness; Best Kid Friendly – Flowers by Evelyn; Best Business Promotion
– LUX Boutique; Best Non-Traditional – Ting.”

Mayor Dominick also announced the winner of the Miracle on
Main Street parade. According to information from a Dec. 4, 2019 release from
Abby Gruber, the Westminster Director of Recreation and Parks, “The annual
Miracle on Main Street Parade was held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 5 p.m.
This year, the parade boasted nearly 50 entries ranging from walking groups,
car clubs, marching bands, and floats.

“To encourage well-crafted and brightly lit parade entries,
the City offers a trophy and a $100 cash prize in three different categories:
Spirit of the Season, Best & Brightest, and Main Street Champion. To help
evaluate and fairly determine the winner in each category, judges are selected
from the local business community. The judges are provided with a list of all
parade participants, their corresponding parade numbers, and a list of criteria
to aid in evaluating the entries.

“The 2019 Miracle on Main Street parade winners are: Spirit
of the Season, Carroll County Veterinary Clinic; Best & Brightest, Shelter
Systems Limited; Main Street Champion, White Pine Paving Inc.”

During the awards presentation on Monday evening, Dec. 9th,
Mayor Dominick, said in part, “It is my pleasure this evening to announce the
winners of the 2019 Miracle on Main Street, Electric Holiday Parade. A panel of
three judges consisting of local business owners assessed each parade entry on
theme, detail, and brightness in the following award categories: Best &
Brightest, Spirit of the Season, and Main Street Champion.

“All winners receive $100 gift card, a trophy, and of course
bragging rights.

“First I would like to recognize Margaret Welliver, Lenny
Mills, Dave Strevig, & Randy Rickels accepting on behalf of Shelter Systems
Limited for their winning entry that earned the award for Best & Brightest

“The next award goes to Lynn Wimmer & Check Cregger
accepting tonight on behalf of Carroll County Veterinary Clinic for their entry
that best reflected the Spirit of the Season.

“And last but certainly not least will I would like to
recognize White Pine Paving as the Main Street Champion. Unfortunately
representatives from White Pine Paving could not join us this evening but staff
from the recreation and parks department will see that they receive their
award.

“A big thank you to all of you and to all of our 2019 parade
entries; your creativity, time and attention to detail make this parade a proud
Westminster tradition. The Miracle on Main Street Electric Holiday Parade could
not exist without your support and participation.

“And speaking of support on behalf of the City of
Westminster I would like extend our sincerest gratitude to Mark Degasperi,
owner of Interstate Battery for his steadfast support of this phenomenal
community event. Every year Interstate Battery provides power sources for all
electric parade entries plus Interstate Battery staff members are available
onsite at parade line up and disbandment to help safely illuminate and
breakdown the floats.”

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2019 downtown Westminster events – courtesy photo

Mayor’s Cup Recipient/Best Overall – Flip Yours Fitness
& Wellness. Courtesy Photo

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the
winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin
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On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the
winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin
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On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the
winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin
Dayhoff photo [20191209_MCC (3) b]

On Dec. 9, 2019 Westminster Mayor Dominick announced the
winners of the Mayor’s Cup contest and the Miracle on Main parade. Kevin
Dayhoff photo 20191209_MCC (4)





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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

The American flag flies proudly

The American flag flies proudly at the New Windsor State Bank at the College Square Shopping Center. 20Nov2019

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduate

Sixth Police Crisis Intervention Team class Graduates - Carroll County Public Safety Training Center, November 8, 2019 by Kevin Dayhoff


Smart policing at its best for the 21st Century: Twenty-five
police officers from multiple Carroll County law enforcement agencies recently
graduated from the sixth Carroll County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training
class.

The police agencies included the Westminster Police
Department, the Mount Airy Police Department, the Carroll County Sheriff’s
Office, Carroll County Detention Center, Carroll Community College Campus
Police Department, McDaniel College Department of Campus Safety, and the
Maryland State Police

The ceremonies, led by Westminster Police Captain Thomas
Kowalczyk, were held November 8, 2019 at the Carroll County Public Safety
Training Center. The audience included Westminster Councilwoman Ann Thomas
Gilbert; Veronica Dietz, LCSW-C- Carroll County Health Department Crisis
Services; Carol Carr-Meinecke- NAMI Carroll County; Captain Nikki Heuer, Chief
Tom Ledwell, McDaniel College Campus Safety officer Tom Davis, and over 100 law
enforcement officers and their families.

Westminster Police Officers Allen Ecker, Mindy Phillips, are
Brian Smith, were among the twenty-five officers that recently graduated from
the CIT training –
pictured here with Westminster Police Chief Tom Ledwell.

Councilmembers Ann Thomas Gilbert and I were there
representing Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick, Council President Greg Pecoraro,
Tony Chiavacci, and Benjamin Yingling.





https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2019/11/sixth-police-crisis-intervention-team.html



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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Lisa Murray Gregory interviews my boss, Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times

Lisa Murray Gregory interviews my boss, Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times

Hat Tip: Lisa Murray Gregory. The Human Condition with Lisa Gregory

How Journalism is Changing in Today's World NOVEMBER 17, 2019

In today's world journalism has become a risky business. Newspapers are closing up shop every day in light of the digital age and in many ways it seems the profession is under attack both figuratively and literally. Reporters are being gunned down in newsrooms and the public is becoming more and more suspicious of the profession as the result of the concept of fake news. Bob Blubaugh is the editor of the Carroll County Times in Maryland and has been in the journalism field first as a sports reporter and now as an editor for over 20 years. He is experiencing these concerns firsthand and yet remains committed to the idea of community journalism and the important role it continues to play in our lives.

The profession of journalism is in a precarious state these days as a result of the concept of "fake news," the influence of social media and the threat to the very existence of print media as a result of the digital age.

Bob Blubaugh, editor of the Carroll County Times in Maryland, recently talked with me for my first episode of The Human Condition with Lisa Gregory. He gives an insider's view of the challenges editors and reporters are facing, including the very real threats and violence inflicted upon on them, as well as talking about his love of community journalism and how important it is now more than ever.

Please view my podcast at thehumanconditionpodcast.com.



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Kevin Dayhoff for Westminster Common Council
Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Be Determined on Your Goals

Be Determined on Your Goals

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Westminster Municipal election May 14, 2019
Authority Caroline Babylon, Treasurer.

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Saturday, November 16, 2019

When the going gets tough

When the going gets tough, the tough go for a grilled cheese sandwich at the VFW. 15Nov2019

Saturday, November 02, 2019

First Presbyterian Church of Westminster at 65 Washington Road

I have always found the First Presbyterian Church of Westminster at 65 Washington Road to be very photogenic. 2Nov2019.

Thursday, October 31, 2019

A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song (Official Music Video)


A Flock Of Seagulls - Space Age Love Song (Official Music Video)

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Grace Slick Vocals Isolated - White Rabbit


This is pretty incredible... "Sometime in the summer of 2016, this isolated track of Grace Slick’s vocals for “White Rabbit”--probably the most famous Jefferson Airplane song and definitely one of the top ten psychedelic songs of the late ‘60s--popped up YouTube. As these things go, nobody took credit, but everybody on the Internet was thankful..." https://youtu.be/dyMtIwobqbI

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Friday, October 25, 2019

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Grilled cheese sandwich at the VFW for lunch

Grilled cheese sandwich at the VFW for lunch. The food of champions. Good food with good friends. It does not get any better. 23Oct2019

Sunday, September 29, 2019

Judge Charles Harrison

It was great to catch up with my good friend Judge Charles Harrison at the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event. 29Sep2019

Westminster Fire Dept. has on display it’s new Engine 32

Today at the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event, the Westminster Fire Dept. has on display it's new Engine 32. It is a custom built 2018 Rosenbauer pumper with a 1,000 gallon water tank, and a 450 Cummins motor. Engine 32 is an efficient and user friendly piece of fire suppression equipment for our firefighters. It keeps us moving quickly and safely to serve our city. 29Sep2019.

I had a chance to catch-up some with the awesome Sgt. Rachel Krumheuer Walter

At the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event, I had a chance to catch-up some with the awesome Sgt. Rachel Krumheuer Walter with the Maryland National Guard. 29Sep2019 The Maryland National Guard has in the past, always stood ready to help emergency responders in Carroll County – at the drop of a hat. RESPECT. Thank you.

Md. Dept. of Transportation - State Highway Administration at the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event

It was good to see the Md. Dept. of Transportation - State Highway Administration at the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event. The State Highway Administration has in the past, always helped emergency responders in Carroll County, night and day – in all kinds of weather. Thank you. 29Sep2019

Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick and First Lady Andi Dominick,

Westminster Mayor Joe Dominick, First Lady Andi Dominick, and Max Dominick all stopped by to visit the new Westminster Fire Department Engine 32 at the annual Westminster Fallfest Touch a Truck event. It is a custom built 2018 Rosenbauer pumper with a 1,000 gallon water tank, and a 450 Cummins motor. Mayor Dominick has always been a strong supporter of public safety – and it was good to see the mayor and his family at Fallfest. 29Sep2019

Thursday, September 26, 2019

PFLAG in the annual Westminster Fallfest Parade. 26Sep2019

It was good to see my friends Bob Lord, Erin Snell, Joy Fisher, and the rest of the folks from PFLAG in the annual Westminster Fallfest Parade. 26Sep2019

Welcome to this year's Westminster Fallfest.

Welcome to this year's annual Westminster Fallfest. The opening parade was a lot of fun. 26Sep2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, are dressed appropriately

The stone bunnies, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, are dressed appropriately for the upcoming chilly fall nights, while they look over the progress of the Monarch caterpillars. 12Sep2019

Say no to winter

Leaves are already falling upon my back patio. This psychologically violent and wrong on so many levels. Say no to the coming winter. 15Sep2010

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Cheez-It white cheddar crackers.

When the going gets tough, the tough reach for Cheez-It white cheddar crackers.

Ann Thomas Gilbert

The lay leader for the 9 a.m. Sunday church service at Grace Lutheran Church is Ann Thomas Gilbert. Ann rocks. Just putting out there. Grace Lutheran, http://gracelc.org/ 21 Carroll Street Westminster, MD 21157, Phone: 410.848.7020, Email: info@gracelc.org