A collection of articles by Kevin E. Dayhoff published in Patch over the years… Retrieved on October 28, 2014

A collection of articles by Kevin E. Dayhoff published in Patch over the years… Retrieved
on October 28, 2014
Readers had been saying recently that they have been unable to easily find my content
on the Westminster Patch web site http://patch.com/maryland/westminster or
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/kevin-e-dayhoffs-blog in recent months. I
could not find it either. I had to do a search on “Dayhoff Patch” to find it…. Here are the
results…
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OCTOBER 28, 2014
KEVIN EARL DAYHOFF
Carroll County history and community reporter Kevin E.
Dayhoff has been a freelance writer and artist since 1971. In
addition to Westminster Patch, he currently contributes to
several publications, including several online media sites. In
2009 he won a Maryland Delaware DC Press Association award
for editorial critical thinking for an investigation into a racial
incident involving a Carroll County school board member. In
2006, he was recognized by George Washington University for
authoring one of the top 12 Maryland and Virginia political
websites. He served as the mayor of Westminster from 2001 to
2005 and as a Westminster city councilman from 1999 to
2001. He was a self-employed nursery stock farmer, landscape designer, property management
consultant, and freelance technical writer from 1974 to 1999. He served as a statewide elected
member of the Maryland Municipal League Board of Directors 2000 to 2005. He is currently a
member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Capitol Beat - Association of Capitol
Reporters and Editors, a Silver Life member of the NAACP, and serves on the executive board of
the Carroll County NAACP. Kevin Dayhoff has served as the chaplain of the Westminster Fire
Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 and the Maryland Troopers Association Lodge #20, since January 1,
2011. He also serves as a member of the church council at Grace Lutheran Church in
Westminster. It is believed that several branches of his family have believed in what we now
know as Carroll County since the 1600s. He is a native of Westminster, Carroll County, MD,
where he currently lives. kevindayhoff@gmail.com. www.kevindayhoff.org
RECENT CONTRIBUTIONS

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/sherrill-cooper-is-the-featured-artist-
at-off-track-art-for-may-and-june-2014
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 t
Updated April 30, 2014 at 2:13 am
Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/the-westminster-sestercentennial-babylon-
oak-to-be-dedicated-april-28-2014
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.
Updated April 28, 2014 at 2:01 pm
LIFESTYLE

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/the-carroll-county-chapter-of-the-maryland-
municipal-league-will-offer-three-1000-scholarships-to-carroll-county-
high-school-students
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
Updated April 28, 2014 at 1:54 pm 0
LIFESTYLE

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/flyer-information-and-entry-form-for-
the-easter-5k-run-to-the-cross-april-19-2014-at-taylorsville-united-methodist-
church
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
Updated April 17, 2014 at 1:57 pm
LIFESTYLE

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/jane-greenwood-stephan-office-manager-
at-westminster-and-north-carroll-high-schools-89-of-westminster
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.
Updated March 22, 2014 at 12:27 am
LIFESTYLE

Textile artist Sue Helmken to open exhibit at Off Track Art in
Westminster Friday evening March 7, 2014
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/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
Updated March 7, 2014 at 2:00 am
LIFESTYLE

University of Delaware students skip spring break to volunteer in
Dominican Republic
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/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 o
Updated March 6, 2014 at 7:39 pm
LIFESTYLE

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 a
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/feeling-blue-at-the-holidays--when-in-
hole-stop-digging
Updated December 15, 2013 at 11:02 pm 0
LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/history-indicates-that-this-time-of-the-
year-has-always-been-busy
Updated December 7, 2013 at 1:51 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/the-thai-restaurant-at-17-east-main-
street-recently-changed-hands
Updated November 21, 2013 at 12:28 am 1
LIFESTYLE

http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/artists-john-and-deborah-sosnowsky-
exhibit-at-off-track-art
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 b
Updated November 15, 2013 at 1:45 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
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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
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/runners-raise-funds-to-assist-msp-trooper-
jackie-kline-at-5k-race
Updated November 11, 2013 at 1:47 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

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?
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/fall-is-great-for-running-trails-in-carroll-
co
Updated October 22, 2013 at 12:58 am 5
LIFESTYLE

Carroll County firefighters respond to fire at Vetville in Westminster
Updated October 21, 2013 at 8:51 am Westminster, Maryland
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/carroll-county-firefighters-respond-to-
fire-at-vetville-in-westminster
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Pen and ink artist Stan Gilmore to exhibit at Off Track Art
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/ev--pen-and-ink-artist-stan-gilmore-
to-exhibit-at-off-track-art
Updated November 1, 2012 at 3:41 am Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--looking-back-the-westminster-fire-
of-july-3-1938
Updated July 23, 2012 at 12:05 pm Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE
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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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--1931-maryland-state-firemens-association-
convention
Updated July 15, 2012 at 11:42 pm Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--blog-public-safety-personnel-gather-
at-westminsteb939a10dc9
Updated May 24, 2012 at 3:32 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

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
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--blog-a-history-of-heroes-in-westminsters-
fire-department
Updated January 20, 2012 at 4:46 am Westminster, Maryland
LIFESTYLE

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
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--the-first-carroll-county-firemens-
association-con134fe86c80
Updated June 13, 2011 at 2:56 pm
Westminster, Maryland LIFESTYLE

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
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--take-this-time-to-educate-yourself-
about-the-dang1414747ac2
Updated June 9, 2011 at 2:10 am
LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--welcome-to-the-blog-for-westminster-
fire-engine-a6a59ebf2e1
LIFESTYLE

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/bp--accident-scene-responders-face-increasing-
dangers

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 marc
AROUND TOWN
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/expanded-westminster-memorial-day-
parade-well-attended
Updated May 30, 2012 at 1:55 am
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AROUND TOWN

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/westminster-memorial-day-address-delivered-
by-navy-se57c299cb33
Updated May 30, 2012 at 1:51 am
SPORTS

Orioles Spring Training: Paying Homage to History, Looking to the Future
The history of Baltimore baseball goes back 130 years.
Updated February 24, 2012 at 3:51 pm
http://patch.com/florida/sarasota/orioles-spring-training-in-sarasota-pays-homage-
to-hidf90bb297e
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.
Updated February 24, 2012 at 12:34 pm Sarasota, Florida
SPORTS
HTTP://PATCH.COM/FLORIDA/SARASOTA/SPRING-TRAINING-IN-SARASOTA-
AND-THE-FLORIDA-GRAPEFRUIE0251BA772

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 opera
Updated February 24, 2012 at 2:11 am
Sarasota, Florida
OPINION
HTTP://PATCH.COM/FLORIDA/SARASOTA/ORIOLES-SPRING-TRAINING-IN-SARASOTA-
PAYS-HOMAGE-TO-HIDF90BB297E

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.
Updated August 6, 2011 at 2:51 am
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/annual-4-h-and-ffa-fair-140-years-of-carroll-
county-tradition-2
Eldersburg, Maryland
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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.
Updated August 4, 2011 at 3:27 am
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/annual-4-h-and-ffa-fair-140-years-of-
carroll-county-tradition
POLITICS

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?
Updated July 15, 2011 at 7:41 pm
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/curious-laws-in-westminster-have-you-
broken-any
OPINION

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/carroll-county-farm-museum-gears-up-
for-an-old-fashio2706133557
Eldersburg, Maryland OPINION

Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July
The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is steeped in history.
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/carroll-county-celebrates-its-own-history-
on-the-four8de63f4c2c
Eldersburg, Maryland
OPINION

Carroll County Farm Museum Gears Up for an Old-Fashioned Fourth of
July Celebration
Farm Museum fireworks, a Carroll County tradition, will kick off at 9:30 p.m.
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/carroll-county-farm-museum-gears-up-
for-an-old-fashioe146d81aa9
OPINION

Carroll County Celebrates its Own History on the Fourth of July
The real meaning of Independence Day in Carroll County is steeped in history.
Updated June 28, 2011 at 4:02 pm Westminster, Maryland
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/carroll-county-celebrates-its-own-history-
on-the-fourth-of-july
POLITICS

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.
Updated June 24, 2011 at 2:48 pm
http://patch.com/maryland/northbaltimore/north-baltimore-legislators-teach-
future-leaders-at-m70d78b2acb
North Baltimore, Maryland
OPINION

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.
http://patch.com/maryland/eldersburg/juneteenth-independence-day-and-slaverys-
history-in-c7fa439f220
Updated June 19, 2011 at 9:14 pm Eldersburg, Maryland

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.
Updated June 17, 2011 at 10:22 am 4
http://patch.com/maryland/westminster/juneteenth-independence-day-and-slavery-
in-carroll-county

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