Friday, February 10, 2012

#McDaniel New Gill Stadium will take its place in college's #Sports #History http://tinyurl.com/7wkok9s #Westminster

Eagle Archive McDaniel's new Gill Stadium will take its place in college's athletic history By Kevin Dayhoff, February 9, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

On Feb. 3, McDaniel College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Kenneth R. Gill Stadium.

In an article by The Eagle's Steve Jones, at ExploreCarroll.com, he noted that at the ceremonies, "shovels dug into a pile of dirt at McDaniel College" to kick off the project.

Actually, that wasn't just any ol' "pile of dirt," but rather soil from a storied history — for both the college and Westminster.

The new $8 million, 1,434-seat Gill Stadium, which will replace the existing 900-seat Bair Stadium, will provide spectators a great view of the running track and athletic field.

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That track has been known since June 10, 1922, as Hoffa Field.

Of course, growing up in Westminster in the 1950s, it was really known as "the football field on the Geiman farm." In the years before 1922, when the college was outside of Westminster city limits, the Geiman farm, and the then-Duvall Farm, were located between the campus and what we now know as Baugher's Restaurant.

The first mention of the Geiman farm in the definitive history of the college, "Fearless and Bold," written by Dr. James E. Lightner, is in 1888…http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0212-20120208,0,3363909.story

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Also, be sure to not miss this Sunday’s column in the Baltimore Sun, it is sure to bring a smile to your face: “Eagle Archive: Evans Store robbery in 1895 reminds us to hang onto our socks,” by Kevin Dayhoff

Eagle Archive: Evans Store robbery in 1895 reminds us to hang onto our socks

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Sunday, February 05, 2012

Plenty of time to visit Westminster Coin Currency Show at Westminster Fire Hall

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Mosaic tile art outside of the Glar dining hall at McDaniel College

Great brunch at the McDaniel College Englar Dining Hall with lots of super folks

Saturday, February 04, 2012

Firehouse food at the Westminster Fire Dept.

The Westminster Fire Dept. on dark cold and snowy winter night in February

Awesome KangoRoos for all my Aussie friends and followers

Channeling Valentine's Day

Monday, January 30, 2012

I like the design of the table in the Chapel at Carroll Hosp Ctr

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More pictures by Kevin Dayhoff: Train – tractor-trailer collision in Westminster

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Basketball history from 1923, Carroll Regional Airport and recollections of the 1963 March on Washington and more in the Carroll Eagle

Labels: History, History 1920s Carroll Co, History 1920s Westminster, History Westminster 1920s, Newspapers Explore Carroll, Sports Basketball, Sports basketball history

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Commissioners reject expansion of Carroll County Regional Airport

One of the most ambitious, and contentious, issues in Carroll County over the past decade came to a crash landing on Thursday, Jan. 26, as...

March into history recalled by local residents

The morning of Aug. 28, 1963, was filled with apprehension for Alfred Whittaker as he traveled to the nation's capital for the Civil...

Eagle Archive: High school basketball has always been a great remedy for cabin fever

There's nothing like going out to a high school basketball game with the family to give you a break from cabin fever.

High school sports have always played an important role in Carroll County. Although one may have a lively discussion as to which sport is the favorite in the county, there can no doubt that basketball — and wrestling — provide a great respite from Carroll County's cold miserable winter weather.

Many years ago, the old Westminster Armory on Longwell Avenue was the site of many sporting events in the community, especially basketball.

On Jan. 26, 1923, the talk of the town was the basketball game that was to take place that evening against Frederick High School… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0129-20120129,0,16981.story

Man, 25, identified in fatal Owings Mills car crash

Police have identified the man who died Thursday morning after he was involved in a two-car accident near Owings Mills Mall, police said.

O'Malley budget seeks to close Springfield Hospital's assisted living unit in Sykesville

Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed 2013 budget aims to close the assisted living unit at Springfield Hospital Center in Sykesville, where 40...

Carroll County budget director previews revenue picture, warns of pension impact from state

WESTMINSTER — The Board of County Commissioners this week opened its process for setting a budget for fiscal year 2013 with a review...

Letter: Redistricting plan will leave South Carroll without local representation

When I became president of Freedom Area Citizen' Council 3 1/2 years ago, State Sen. Allan Kittleman attended my first meeting, along with...

Grade school friends grind into business together at Kliq Board Shop in Westminster

Nick Collins and Todd Collins share a great deal — last names, for one, even though they are not related.

Knorr breaks ground on new Westminster plant; officials tout new jobs

Knorr Brake Corporation on Wednesday, Jan. 18, broke ground on the company's new manufacturing facility in the Westminster Technology Park...

Westminster man killed in Pa. plane crash identified

Authorities are trying to determine what caused a small plane crash that killed a Maryland man not far from a central Pennsylvania airport.

County forming work group to guide Freedom area trail system

Teacher of the Year issues challenge to turn King's ideals into tangible truth

Getty urges school board to create 'Taneytown-Manchester Zone' for weather-related events

O'Malley budget seeks to cap deductions, shift portion teacher pensions to counties

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

American Sentinel, January 29, 1898: The Hotel Question in Silver Run

Carroll County Maryland History: American Sentinel, January 29, 1898: TheHotel Question in Silver Run

Silver Run Items—The hotel question is again being discussed among the people of our village. There was a new applicant around for signers, but we cannot say at present whether he will succeed in procuring them or not.

There have been no hotels in this place since last May, and since that time every thing has moved along quietly and all appear to be as happy and hearty as they were before the hotels were closed. But it seems that some of those that do feel happy and hearty since the hotels are closed are still not contented.

It is rumored that some of them that fought hard to have the hotels closed last spring are now giving their consent to have them opened again. This may be a false report, which we hope it is, and if it is not, hereafter we cannot judge our good people by their appearance at first sight.

American Sentinel, January 29, 1898. [18980128 The Hotel Question in Silver Run]

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

A 1st Told ya Microsoft is behind the cabe software Its got the cust service

Now comes the blue screen death Next will come the invasive upgrades from heck I'm just saying

Sunday, January 22, 2012

The Westminster Bunnies say 'Go Ravens!'

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Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried?

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster ... so should we be worried?

Eagle Archive By Kevin Dayhoff, January 19, 2012 http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

Many Carroll County residents are getting a case of nostalgic Super Bowl fever as they look forward to Sunday's AFC championship contest between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots.

For more than 120 years — since football debuted at then-Western Maryland College on Oct. 31, 1891 — football has been a part of the history of Carroll County.

Not to be overlooked is the fact that since July 1949, Baltimore football teams have held summer practice in Westminster. Names like Raymond Berry, Jim Parker, Art Donovan, Gino Marchetti, Lenny Moore, Eugene (Big Daddy) Lipscomb, Alan Ameche, and Wilbur (Weeb) Ewbank, just to mention a few, have become an important part of our Carroll County cultural history.

And yes, there is also that quarterback that was cut by the Pittsburg Steelers in 1956.

What was his name? Oh yeah, right. Johnny Unitas.

Unbelievable. According to an old history of the Baltimore Colts in my files, "Unitas was cut by… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0122-20120119,0,3298374.story

Baltimore football championship seasons have always started in Westminster … so should we be worried

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And: For over 120 years, since football debuted at Western Maryland College on October 31, 1891, football has been a part of the history of Carroll County…

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Labels: History, History 1940s, History 1940s Carroll Co, History Westminster 1940s, Sports, Sports Baltimore Ravens, Sports Football, Sports Football NFL, Westminster

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A History of Heroes in Westminster's Fire Department - Westminster, MD Patch by Kevin Dayhoff

Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Fire Hall 37 E Main Street 1879 to 1896

Westminster Patch: A History of Heroes in Westminster's Fire Department by Kevin Dayhoff and more from Westminster Patch on Friday January 20 2012

The Westminster Fire Department ladder apparatus from approximately 1879.

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... http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/blog-a-history-of-heroes-in-westminsters-fire-department

The Westminster Fire Department hand pumper from approximately 1879

The 2012 slate of officers for the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No.1 were sworn into office by Steve Wantz, the president of the Carroll County Volunteer Emergency Services Association, at the January 5, 2012 monthly company meeting in John Street Quarters at the firehall.

According to the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No.1 website, the administrative officers for 2012 are: President - Robert Cumberland, 1st V.P. - Daniel Plunkert, 2nd V.P. - Matt Crise, Treasurer - Robert Ruby, Asst. Treasurer – Caroline Babylon, Secretary - Matt Davis, Asst. Secretary - Todd Leppert, Members at Large - Marvin Hollinger and James Eckard, Historian - Joe Ebaugh, Asst. Historian - Jim Brown, and Chaplain – Kevin Dayhoff.

Members of the Westminster Fire Department pose for a picture in front of the fire station at 37 E. Main Street in Westminster around 1880

The fire suppression operations officers sworn into office are: Chief - James Bangerd III, Asst. Chief - James Starry, Captain - Bryan VanFossen, LT 3-1 Jon Haddad, LT 3-2 Nick Krionderis, LT 3-3 Jason Tyler, LT 3-4 Kevin Utz, LT 3-5 Jason Bangerd, Sergeant 3-1 Brian Garbutt, Sergeant 3-2 John Bangerd, EMS Officers Captain- Jared Davis, Lieutenants- Laura Tyler, and Lieutenant- Hugh Hynes

These officers become a part of an historic legacy in Westminster of volunteers in the community selflessly coming together to take time away from their families to help protect lives and property.

According to research by the Westminster fire department historian, Joe Ebaugh, the minutes from the “Wednesday evening January 15, 1879” noted…http://westminster.patch.com/blog_posts/blog-a-history-of-heroes-in-westminsters-fire-department

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18790000 FBEast Main St Fire Station csm: Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 Fire Hall 37 E Main Street 1879 to 1896

18790000 nd pumps-TNc: The Westminster Fire Department hand pumper from approximately 1879.

18790000 nd ladders-TNc: The Westminster Fire Department ladder apparatus from approximately 1879.

18800000s FBWFDbsm100: Members of the Westminster Fire Department pose for a picture in front of the fire station at 37 E. Main Street in Westminster around 1880.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Plenty of good tea and great things to eat Tea Bar Cafe 7 E. Main St Westminster

Plenty of traffic moving easily in historic downtown Westminster

Larry Bloom Westminster St Dept works to get city streets clear 10:40 am

Auth. MSP the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect at 0200hrs for Carroll County

Roadway snow Photo by Kevin Dayhoff [20120121 snowvz (1)]

Snow shadows Photo by Kevin Dayhoff [20120121 snowvz (2)]

Several inches of snow had already fallen

in Westminster by 2:30 a.m.;

however it was just starting to turn into freezing rain…

Photo by Kevin Dayhoff [20120121 snow 2 30 am]

Auth. MSP the Snow Emergency Plan is in effect at 0200hrs for Carroll County

January 21, 2012 By Kevin Dayhoff http://tinyurl.com/7cq2gba

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The Maryland State Police put the Maryland snow emergency plan in effect for Carroll County MD at 2 a.m.

The Maryland Department of Transportation announced that the Maryland State Police put the Maryland snow emergency plan in effect at 2 a.m. Saturday morning for Carroll County.

Previously the snow emergency plan went into effect the previous Friday evening for much of Western Maryland counties: at 11 p.m. for Allegany County; 10:30 p.m. for Garrett County and 11:30 p.m. for Washington County.

According to the department of transportation, the state police declare snow emergencies after receiving input from the Maryland State Highway Administration.

Once the snow emergency has been declared, parking is prohibited on streets and roads that are designated as snow emergency routes and the snow tires, all weather tires and or chains are required for vehicles traveling on the roadways.

When checked at 2:45 a.m., the National Weather Service forecast for Westminster and Carroll County had a “winter weather advisory posted.” “Snow before 4 am, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Low around 26. East wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. Total nighttime snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.”

For Saturday night the weather service was forecasting mostly cloudy skies. But most importantly for Ravens fans, the Sunday forecast says, “A slight chance of rain, freezing rain, and sleet after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. East wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.” And later Sunday night, Rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain, becoming all rain after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind between 3 and 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.”

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http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=lwx&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no National Weather Service radar image for the Maryland and mid-Atlantic region of the east coast taken at 2:37 a.m. EST.

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Westminster&state=MD&site=LWX&textField1=39.5788&textField2=-77.0077&e=1

http://www.chart.state.md.us/StormInfo/snow_emergency_plans.asp

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