Some public spaces feel cold, unfriendly and even forbidding, while others are warm, even in the chilliest weather, and welcoming. Art is often what makes the difference.
There’s a television commercial for a popular candy treat that exhorts you to “Get the sensation.” Paul Cezanne could relate, I think. “To paint from nature is not to copy what is objective,” he said. “It is to realize one’s sensations.”
Walter Calahan is a big man with a big smile and an even bigger laugh. It only seems natural, then, that his solo show in McDaniel College’s Rice Gallery features large-format photography.
At The Arc of Carroll County, “ability matters most.” And for the next two weeks, you’ll get a chance to see just how great that ability is. The “Art of The Arc” opens this evening at the Tevis Gallery in the Carroll Arts Center in Westminster, featuring works created by participants in many of the Arc’s programs.
I admit it. I like clothes. A lot. I also like to shop. Great combination unless you’re my bank account. I also like to shop local, so I haunt establishments in downtown Westminster that sell funky threads, making sure I always know what’s new.
The first warm days of spring mean a couple of things on the McDaniel College campus. Students shed cold-weather clothing and shoes in favor of shorts and flip-flops. And student art starts appearing in the Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, fast and furious. Every two weeks there’s a new show.
What do you do with old paint cans? You know, the ones with just a little bit left in the bottom, all cracked and dried, color long gone covering the sides.
I love Glasgow. Folks are often surprised to hear that. It’s a gritty city, industrial, working class, no pretension.
They were young. They came from the wrong city. They didn’t want to do things the way they had always been done. They had their own ideas about what made good art. They called themselves “The Boys.” The art world called them “The Glasgow Boys.”
If you saw the Edward Hopper show in D.C. a while back, you know he speaks in light and shadow. He tells stories, highlights, hides, creates mystery, builds tension and sets a mood. Hopper would be intrigued by the seven artists whose work is in “Between Light and Shadow” at the Carroll Arts Center.
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Unforeseen drama erupted last Monday night, on October 26, 2009, just days before Halloween; as the bright light of a snallygaster suddenly shone upon Carroll County Times writer Bryan Schutt.
All the while, Mr. Schutt kept a steady and wary eye on the “witch” seated directly in front of him while he covered the meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council well into the dark of the night.
Outside, the winds howled, dogs barked and the moon winked from behind passing dark clouds as the august common council body deliberated passionately upon the various imperatives of the small principality in the shining white castle on Emerald Hill – Westminster City Hall.
In the background, calm and oblivious to the sudden appearance of the snallygaster, were Westminster volunteer fire department president Bill Brehm and Westminster director of public works Rev. Jeff Glass, who never skipped a beat as he waxed poetically and eloquently about the subtle nuances and ecstasies of the Westminster water meter replacement installation initiative...
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Zen and the art of being Jack Price 11/29/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
On Nov. 15,
Mr. Price was a nationally-recognized breeder of Hampshire sheep, a gifted horticul...
Giving thanks for history, and future, of America 11/21/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Thursday, America celebrates the American version of the "Harvest Festival," gathering families together and watching football; though it should be noted that this annual holiday originated a...
Birthday for Marines recalls Carroll's connection to the corps 11/15/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Friday was the birthday for the U.S. Marine Corps. It was on Nov. 10, 1775, that the Continental Congress commissioned Samuel Nicholas to raise several Battalions of Marines. Nicholas establi...
Era that created 'Veterans Day' also produced societal change 11/08/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Saturday is Veterans Day, a day originally set aside to pay our respects to the veterans who fought in World War I.
Veterans Day commemorates "the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th
Homes are for hugging 11/01/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Saturday,
Of ghosts, witches and goblins, real and imaginary 10/25/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The Halloween season is always interesting for story telling, celebrating imaginary ghosts and goblins and handing-out candy to children dressed up in costumes.
For the economic historian, it is...
FSK nears playoff berth with win over South Carroll
10/25/06 - By Steve Jones
Running game leads Eagle attack on offense
High school football
The Francis Scott Key football team is not flashy. The Eagles run the ball about 40 to 45 times per game, with nearly 75 percent...
Ritz scores four Panther TDs in 27-7 romp over Cavaliers 10/18/06 - By Steve Jones
High school football
In the first year of his second stint as head football coach at
The Panther...
Positive thinking along the Yellow Brick Road 10/18/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Friday, we can all take one more trip down the
The movie will be shown at the arts center,
Off to see the 'Wizard' at Carroll Arts Center 10/11/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Just in time to answer my wish from last week, the Carroll Arts Council has announced that it's showing the classic fantasy movie, "The Wizard of Oz," based on the 1900 book by L. Frank Baum, on F...
Oz followed 'yellow brick road' of economics 10/04/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Everyone has their own favorite memories of the "Wizard of Oz." When I first saw it I was afraid of the Wicked Witch.
At the turn of the last century in
Mayor Schaeffer brought Westminster into the light 09/27/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Several weeks ago we were remembering the life and accomplishments of Mayor Milton Schaeffer (1853-1902.)
When we last left the good mayor, it was Feb. 5, 1878.
Mr. Schaeffer had been in busin...
News Briefs 09/27/06 - City police investigate Route 140 fatal accident
City of
Letters 09/27/06 - My favorite Westminster Fallfest event: Friendraising
In my duties as chairperson for Westminster Fallfest 2006, I have enjoyed the opportunity to make many new friends.
Fallfest, also known a...
Who put the fun in Fallfest fund-raising? 09/20/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
For many of us, this is one of the highlights of the year. It's always fun when our greater Carroll C...
WEB UPDATE: Bicyclist killed in late night accident on Route 140 09/20/06 - Article and Photo by
Mayor Schaeffer and Westminster Hardward Co. 09/13/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This month, more than a hundred years ago on Sept. 16, 1902, one of
News Briefs 09/13/06 - Mile run and parade kick off FallFest activities
Just say no to reality TV in Carroll County election campaigns 09/06/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Now that Labor Day has passed; perhaps Carroll Countians are finally focusing on next week's primary election (Sept. 12).
Voters are yearning to hear an honest and direct discussion of issues - ...
Battle looms for county title, playoff berths 09/06/06 - By Steve Jones
Football Preview
When the Carroll County high school football season kicks off this Friday, Sept. 8, it will be nine months since that unprecedented day last December when two county teams playe...
Hoff Log Barn is on the move to a future role recalling Carroll County's history 08/30/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
By 1798, the area of western
It also had 21...
Babylon, 82, placed focus on Westminster 08/30/06 - By Jim Joyner
In his life of service and community activism, David Snider Babylon Jr., wore many hats.
Last Friday, as scores of friends, relatives, public servants and officials paid tribute to
Hornberger blazed a trail for women in Carroll 08/23/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The election season is upon us. Like late summer blooming flowers, festive signs are along roads everywhere. The news media is full of letters to the editor and advertisements.
There are some ne...
Harry's has lasting 'grille marks' on Main Street 08/17/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last week Harry's Main Street Grille had a fire, which closed the restaurant for several days.
Fortunately, the fire was quickly put out by local volunteer fire departments.
I was listening to...
Fringer family one of the 'Belles' of Westminster 08/09/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
At the Westminster Cemetery Memorial Day ceremonies this past May, one of
Building ramps to information highway will pave the way to Carroll's future 08/02/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The politics and economics of roads, growth, development, business and agriculture have always played a prominent role in
In 1804, the
Some things at the county fair change for the better - wormseed vs. funnel cake 07/26/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Some things at the county fair change for the better: wormseed vs. funnel cake
The Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair begins in a few days at the
Obituaries 07/19/06 -
Cleveland J. "Dempsey" Dell, 82, of
Born May 29, 1924, in Patapsco, he was the son of the late R...
Local beetle-mania can be counteracted by Barry White... or even Steve Allgeier 07/19/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
From June until Labor Day in
Japanese beetles (Popillia...
Former circuit court judge nominated to new PSC 07/13/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff Lost in the shuffle of the on-going new cycles over the fate of the Public Service Commissioners is that a prominent Carroll countian, former Judge Raymond E. Beck Sr., was one of the names su...
'Aunt Kay' celebrates a milestone birthday, but her presence is the gift that keeps giving 07/12/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Thursday was a milestone birthday for the receptionist at the
How old is she did you ask? Well, here ...
On July 4th, we celebrate our nation's birthday ... in spite of ourselves 07/05/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In case you overslept, yesterday was the Fourth of July.
Hopefully, you had an opportunity to spend the day with your family and loved ones and take time to reflect upon our nation's birthday, a...
What are local candidates for office proposing for the future of Carroll County? 06/28/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The political season is upon us, and folks are getting involved and geared up for a long summer of discussion and debate.
Many Carroll Countians are clamoring to hear discussions about plans and...
45 years ago, when residents said 'Y,' our commuity leaders said, 'why not?' 06/21/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Forty-five years ago on June 29, 1961, a group of 16 community leaders met at the old Davis Library to begin the formation of one of
News Briefs 06/21/06 - School bus patrols see spike in violations
Carroll County Sheriff's Deputies issued 38 citations to motorists who failed to stop for the flashing red lights of a school bus during the 2005-06 sc...
Planning, and cows, created a pathway in Carroll County from 1961 to the future 06/14/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
As the work continues on an update of the Carroll County Comprehensive Plan - "Pathways to Carroll's Future Landscape" - it is a good time to reflect on some of the history of master planning in C...
William Roberts McDaniel- Renaissance man 06/07/06 - By
Throughout
A mix of history and New England on Willis Street for community tag sale 05/31/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
On May 20, the usually quiet
First, a...
On Memorial Day, Westminster's own Freddy Magsamen is No. 11 in our hearts 05/24/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Next Monday,
The tradition of the Memorial Day parade and ceremony in
Local ride in memory of Jeff Graham celebrates the power of friendships 05/17/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Much has been written about the value of friends in our lives. The concept of friendships has been the source of everything from whimsical novels and movies to serious scientific studies.
This ...
Celebrating the dedication of the county's splendid new guinea pig: Carroll's Non-Profit Center 05/10/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
After more than four years in the making, the Carroll Non-Profit Center in
Many have wondered about this $4 million, 40,000...
Tales of the Liberty Pole, squawking geese and the Westminster city budget 05/03/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff Perhaps one of the most difficult tasks for any local government is preparation of its annual budget.
There simply is never enough money to go around.
Even before there was a
Community of Westminster is winner in Main Street Mile's silver 04/26/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Wednesday, friends and family came together for a rite of spring - the 25th annual Westminster Road Runners Club Main Street Mile.
The Main Street Mile is one of the fastest one-mile course...
April is for Alcohol Awareness, but issue of underage drinking lives with us daily 04/19/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The timing of April as Alcohol Awareness Month couldn't be better.
However, in
Several weeks ago, the Office of ...
Getting exercised about YMCA Healthy Kids Day 04/12/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Last Saturday was gray, overcast and rainy outside, but indoors at the Carroll County Family Branch of the YMCA, it was all sunshine as more than 250 folks attended Healthy Kids Day.
The YMCA ce...
Obituaries 04/05/06 -
Kimberley "Kim" Holly Schmidt, 31, of
Born N...
Carroll County may truly be God's country, but only Westminster 04/05/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
As we end the driest March on record, we pray for rain, but are reminded of past experiences with drought.
Folklore tells of a terrible drought in
Senator Larry Haines ... in his own words, part 6 03/30/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff On February 18, 2006, we had the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Senator Larry Haines in which a wide variety of topics were discussed. I have divided the interview into sev...
Senator Larry Haines ... in his own words, part 5 03/29/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff On February 18, 2006, we had the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Senator Larry Haines in which a wide variety of topics were discussed. I have divided the interview into s...
Where's the Fire?? ... More on Schaeffer Lumber Company 03/29/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff The
When the Schaeffer Lumber Company fire occurred on December 29, 1947, it was one of...
Carroll County Children's Chorus plans 20-year reunion 03/29/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Many readers cannot easily recall events from 20 years ago. For me, all I can remember is that 1986 was a really good year for mint chocolate chip ice cream.
Of course, for other folks, the firs...
Nearly 60 years ago, aftermath of Schaeffer fire showed communi 03/22/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
As promised, it's time to finish the tale of the Schaeffer Lumber Company fire, which occurred on Dec. 29, 1947.
In the first half of the century, before the fire,
Senator Larry Haines ... in his own words, part 4 03/21/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff On February 18, 2006, we had the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Senator Larry Haines in which a wide variety of topics were discussed. I have divided the interview into s...
Senator Larry Haines ... in his own words, part 3 03/21/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff On February 18, 2006, we had the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Senator Larry Haines in which a wide variety of topics were discussed. I have divided the interview into s...
Mature communication in Carroll County’s contemporary pluralistic society 03/21/06 - by
Accor...
Annexation Legislation in the Maryland General Assembly 03/21/06 - By
Senator Larry Haines ... In his own words, part 2 03/17/06 - By
Senator Larry Haines ... In his own words, part 1 03/16/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff March 16, 2006
On February 18, 2006, we had the opportunity for a face-to-face interview with Senator Larry Haines in which a wide variety of topics were discussed. I ha...
Who's responsible for this? ... Contact Kevin Dayhoff 03/16/06 - "Life has a value only when it has something valuable as its object". HEGEL, Introduction to Philosophy of History (1852)
Popcorn, movies, entertainment... and other meaningful benefits 03/15/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Among the many successes in 20...
Former council member Russell Sellman dies at 82 03/15/06 - By
Russell Sellman, a
He had been ill for years with Pick's Disease and spent his final hours at
Fires mark milestones of loss, and of courage 03/08/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Many have asked that I tell more of the story that I began back on Jan. 11, when I called attention the Schaeffer Lumber Company fire of 1947.
Now seems an appropriate time to revisit that event...
Russell Sellman, Civic Leader and Musician passes away at 82 03/08/06 - Kevin E. Dayhoff Russell Sellman, a
He had been ill for many years with Pick’s Disease and spent his fina...
Westminster and the Singing Revolution 03/07/06 - Kevin E. Dayhoff Current whispers that Westminster will soon declare its independence and form an independent city-state are not true, although it can be admitted that many of the signs are in place.
Afte...
Carroll Arts Center rides on the wings of success 03/01/06 -
on the wingsof success
The
Feeser, Meeks cited as Pioneers, champions of county agricultu 03/01/06 - By
On Feb. 14, more than a hundred farmers took a break from the cold and winter's farm chores to recognize Frank Feeser and Lawrence Meeks as the Carroll County Agriculture Center Pioneers for 2006....
Letters 03/01/06 - Lowering the tax rate cap would not drain coffers
Senate Bill 519, to cap assessments on owner occupied homes to a maximum 5 percent annual increase - the Homestead Credit Act - provides for a s...
Agriculture’s new social contract 02/24/06 - By
Pleasant Valley Fire Company celebrates 75 years 02/22/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Fire companies in
Folks usually come together in a community for public safety and protection, commerce, education, worship and...
Westminster’s Code Talkers, the Unsung Heroes of the Snow 02/17/06 - By
Westminster works for understanding, peace through partnership 02/15/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In September 2002,
It was not the first such enterprise; in the past,
City crews hit the street in first snow of the year 02/15/06 - By
Special to The Eagle
After months of unusually warm weather, Mother Nature revisited
It was the first major snow even...
Feminine touch eased Westminster growing pains 02/09/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the 50 years after the Civil War,
And along with the growth came many interesting growing pains.
Nancy Warner, a classmate of mine at
At McDaniel, Brazile calls for revival of King's ideals 02/09/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
special to The eagle
Donna Brazile, former campaign manager for the Gore-Lieberman presidential campaign in 2000, was a featured speaker last week at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at McDaniel Colle...
Donna Brazile and the McDaniel Connection 02/02/06 - By
Agricultural preservation in Carroll County is important, but issues are complicated 02/01/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Today, several critical quality of life challenges face
Letters 02/01/06 - Option 2 was people's choice, not choice of Dems
I have heard a few members of our delegation say - and one wrote in a letter - that Option 2 is the Democrat's map.
That's a big fat lie.
Opt...
More on Agricultural Land Preservation 02/01/06 -
In my column currently in the Wednesday, February 1, 2006 edition of The Westminster Eagle, I discuss agricultural preservation ...
Days of swine and ice cream greeted 20th century Westminster 01/25/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the 1890s,
The city was recovering from the disastrous fire of April 9, 1883, when essentially an entire blo...
Dr. King, and other trailblazers, have a lasting place in Westm 01/18/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Jan. 15, 1929 is the birthday of one of the world's best-known advocates of non-violent social change strategies, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We all know of King's contribution to our na...
Ending year on musical note, Municipal Band looks to 2006 01/18/06 - by
Special to The Eagle
It's gray and cold outside, and spring concerts and summer parades seem so far away, but on a recent Monday, the Westminster Municipal Band started warming up for another busy 2006 schedule.
"W...
Schaeffer Lumber fire was costly, yet set a stage for growth 01/11/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
"The citizens of
Cunningham was a model Carroll Countian 01/05/06 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
As we look forward to a new year, it is only fitting that we pause to remember one of the many great Carroll Countians that have gone before us - John H. Cunningham.
Forty years ago, on Dec. 31,...
CFCC on lookout for good deeds in honoring philanthropists 01/05/06 - by
"Charitable giving comes from the heart and mirrors the soul," said Kathy Brown, director of Shepherd's Staff, as she answered questions and waited on customers at the center's front desk.
"Comm...
Holiday traditions, from 'Krigling' to pink suspenders 12/28/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
There is a rich history and tradition of
In several articles in 1995, Jay Graybeal wrote in the Carroll County Times that...
History of Farm Museum reflects the legacy of Carroll County 12/28/05 - Kevin E. Dayhoff In 2006, the
The official opening was Aug. 13, 1966. The very first event was a fall harvest festival on Oct. 22, 1966, wh...
Holiday traditions, from 'Kringling' to pink suspenders 12/22/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
There is a rich history and tradition of
In several articles in 1995, Jay Graybeal wrote in the Carroll County Times that...
Troopers, Santa form dynamic holiday duo 12/22/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Special to The Eagle
After a year of planning, about 25 Maryland State Troopers executed a planned undercover operation last Sunday and rounded up a fat jolly man, 85 children and their families at the
Civil rights tour follows a path that stretches to Westminster 12/14/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This January, local Carroll Countians Dr. Pam Zappardino and Dr. Charles Collyer are headed south.
Are they "snow-birds" looking for an escape from the cold and the snow? No, though we certainly...
McDaniel students tackle bioterrorism scenario 12/14/05 - By Heidi Schroeder
Members of the
Bu...
In Carroll, some valuable lessons come after school 12/07/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
While researching last week's column on the 1951 football game between
Westminster, City College set to renew old football ties 11/30/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
This Friday at 7 p.m., City College of Baltimore and
The only other time these two teams played each othe...
Parade will march back from history 11/30/05 - By
Special to the Eagle
This Saturday, Dec. 3,
Led by the Westminster Police Honor Guard and ending with Mr. ...
Burnett- Students today perform on global stage 11/30/05 - By
Special to The Eagle
Several hundred people attended the fourth annual Carroll County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Nov. 19, and heard an address from fellow
Local teams' success adds to holiday glow for Westminster 11/30/05 - EDITORIAL
Pardon us if you happen to notice a particularly deep shade of blue this week in the pages of The Eagle - like much of Westminster, we seem to have become caught up in the fever of the...
EAGLE EXTRA: Westminster, City College set to renew old football ties 11/29/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff This Friday at 7 p.m., City College of Baltimore and
The only other time these two teams pl...
EAGLE EXTRA: Westminster, City College set to renew old football ties 11/29/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff This Friday at 7 p.m., City College of Baltimore and
The only other time these two teams pl...
Burnett: Students today compete on global stage 11/23/05 - By
Giving thanks that Martha Stewart is now free to help with holiday planning 11/22/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Please celebrate this holiday as quickly as possible before the ACLU finds out that it is an historic American event steeped in wholesome family values ... and files suit...
Tracking down history of business groups, Marines and veterans 11/16/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
There have been several events in the last few weeks that have kept me busy answering readers' questions. In this short amount of space I'll try and answer those questions.
"When did the Chamber...
Memorial to veterans took root under Mather's care 11/09/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff This Friday, Nov. 11 is Veteran's Day.
Many will have the day off - hopefully it will be a day spent with family and friends and time will be set aside to reflect upon the meaning of the day.
...
Real scoop on ice cream leads to peace, prosperity and kids 11/02/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
According to "Dayhoff's Nutrition Pyramid," aka the DNP, ice cream is at the top of all the major food groups. (Please take notes.)
The DNP also includes macaroni and cheese, yogurt, grilled che...
News Briefs 11/02/05 - NAACP Freedom Fund banquet set for Nov. 19
The
The event,...
Snallygasters steal my papers, and eat lots of candy 10/26/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Get ready: This Monday is Halloween!
Celebrated in much of the western world for centuries, its observance in the
Harkening back to its an...
Politics of personal destruction puts limits on future leaders 10/19/05 - In the scalding criticism and politics of personal destruction that passes for contemporary political realism and the social commentary of the day, not a day passes when we don't read scathing cri...
Compared to glacier movements, change comes relatively quickly 10/12/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Throughout
Through them all we faced our challenges by coming together, rolling up our sleeves and getting to work.
A ...
Newest and best 10/05/05 - Kevin E. Dayhoff And here's the new entry for today. And here's the new entry for today. And here's the new entry for today. And here's the new entry for today. And here's the new entry for today.
How is...
Urban sprawl is no good for all, but don't ignore the legal rea 10/05/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Recent articles and letters in local publications regarding water allocation, land use and municipal annexation are well intentioned - but clearly indicate a basic lack of understanding of the law...
Even after 140 years, Westminster still hasn't gotten over 'The 09/28/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
For nearly 140 years,
Report from the 'Left Coast' discovers (sort of) intelligent li 09/21/05 - By
Greetings from sunny
Traveling this week with my better half, Miss Caroline, I've learned quite a few th...
Letters 09/21/05 - If bypass is gone, what is solution to local traffic?
While the decision to take the Westminster Bypass off the county plan may come as a disappointment to the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce...
DeLay rallies faithful at GOP event 09/14/05 - By Jim Joyner
Saying that the Republican party is poised for "an historic opportunity to strengthen our security, strengthen our prosperity and strengthen our families," House Majority Leader Thomas DeLay last ...
Katrina should be a wake-up call for preparedness 09/14/05 - By
Three cheers for all the
Let's mull this over: The population of New Orlea...
If technology available, why not Wi-Fi? 09/07/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
I've been fascinated with public Wi-Fi and all the possibilities it can provide
On Aug. 15, Silver Spring, in
Pitch for hospital in Carroll was strong medicine 08/31/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
I recently came across an old "Program of Dedication," dated "two o'clock in the afternoon, Sunday, August 27, 1961," for
We all take for granted our local hospi...
Letters 08/24/05 - 'Pistol Pete' bites the dust, and so does our heritage
I found myself saddened as I listened to a report of the renaming of
The poli...
On a wing and prayer, answering the call of summer cicadas 08/24/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
As perhaps you have gleamed from previous columns, I keep my finger on the pulse of the community by way of the questions I'm asked in the grocery checkout line.
Recently, as I was obtaining my ...
Going to market for Maryland agriculture, now and in the future 08/17/05 - By
On Aug. 1, I took a break from volunteering at the Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair (helping the Grange's liberty fry booth sell 2.59 tons of liberty fries, working for Nancy Watt in Burn's Hall kitc...
In summer of 1863, Westminster felt additional heat from Getty 08/10/05 - By
In the Historical Society of Carroll County publication, "Carroll Record Histories of Northwestern Carroll County Communities," Dr. Theodore E. Woodward wrote:
"É I have always enjoyed the compa...
Obituaries 08/03/05 - William Wesley Weisgerber, 86, of
William Wesley Weisgerber, 86, of
Born May 27, 1919, in
For fair week, here's a hearty 'Cowadunga!' 08/03/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In the far away distant
Good medicine is a key element in history of Carroll County 07/27/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Some time ago, I ran across a short article buried in the June 20, 1947, edition of the old Democratic Advocate. I found it noteworthy because it was about three
Back in the good ol' days when Maryland was flush with money 07/20/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
When I was appointed, by Gov. Robert Ehrlich, to the Bay Restoration Fund "Flush Tax" Advisory Committee, I began to field many questions about
Good deeds, and donations, from AARP benefit all of Carroll Cou 07/13/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Six community initiatives now have another $1,000 in their coffers to help do good things - in
At a J...
Fourth is always special, but I'd love a parade 07/06/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
The Fourth of July has always been one of my cherished holidays. As a student of history, I have accepted Independence Day as the celebration of the American Spirit.
I'm not alone. According to ...
Westminster's traffic is issue that can't simply be bypassed 06/29/05 - By Kevin E. Dayhoff
In 1892, a Baltimore American newspaper writer wrote a highly complimentary description of
Ask not for whom the road tolls; just get your dimes and quarte 06/29/05 - By Hoby Wolf
Recently, the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce issued a public statement backing a new plan to build a
One report, many voices on bypass 06/22/05 - Alex Gayhart A bypass is needed.
A bypass is too expensive.
A bypass may or may not impact local business.
If a bypass is built, it should go where planners last said it should go.
Those were th...
Westminster, Paide making beautiful music together 06/22/05 - By
Obituaries 06/15/05 - Blanche K. Redgrave, 91, of
Blanche K. Redgrave, 91, of Westminster, died June 7 at Golden Crest Assisted Living in Westminster, where she had been a resident since August 2003.<...
Letters 06/15/05 - Let's make memories, not enemies, among our kids
I would like to address "memory makers" - specifically, the parents of children who participate in recreational team sports.
All of us need...
Art is food for the soul, and can also fuel our town's economy 06/15/05 - Kevin E. Dayhoff My wife Caroline and I had the chance to enjoy the annual Art in the Park on the grounds of Westminster City Hall, June 4.
Art in the Park has been held the first Saturday in June every year...
Special Olympics 'Flame of Hope' burns brightly in Westminster 06/08/05 - Kevin E. Dayhoff Next Tuesday, June 14, the Law Enforcement Torch Run arrives in Westminster, as Carroll County law enforcement officers join forces to escort the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to Westminster C...
Residents still kicking the tires on this newfangled district idea 06/08/05 - With its last public hearing scheduled for last night in
Students, veterans gather to remember 06/01/05 - Heidi Schroeder The students and faculty of Sandymount Elementary School gathered with local veterans and active duty military to start off their Memorial Day celebrations on May 27 with breakfast, stories ...
Memorial Day ceremonies recall sacrifice and service 05/20/05 - Jim Joyner Memorial Day is Monday, May 30, and the
Letters 05/20/05 - Thanks for support; good luck to
I loved being the mayor of
Mr. Mayor no more, Dayhoff looks ahead 05/18/05 - Alex Gayhart "Hello, this is
But the smile on his face is evident to the person on the end, even if...
People 05/11/05 - Carroll farm museum honors volunteer service
The
Volunteers at the museum ...
FERGUSON ELECTED AS MAYOR 05/11/05 - Story by Alex Gayhart / Staff photos by June Lee There was hustle and bustle in the Westminster City Council chambers Monday night with the announcement of election results placing Tom Ferguson at the helm of the city as mayor, and Roy Chi...
Casting votes or not, residents make rounds at Westminster polls 05/11/05 - Alex Gayhart Gail Stuart was disappointed to find out Monday morning that she couldn't vote.
For years, she had worked in Ellicott City - too far from
After a civil election, changing of the guard in Westminster 05/11/05 - It's all over in the
In an age where often the loudest, most shrill voi...
City formally unveils $26.2M budget proposal 04/27/05 - Alex Gayhart Westminster this week formally introduced to the public a budget proposal that's smaller than last year, and includes water and sewer rates that won't go up - at least for one more year.
Wes...
High school teams venture to state Envirothon 04/27/05 - Heidi Schroeder Spring has sprung! And with the tulips in bloom and the rain in season, 10 teams of students from local high schools competed in last Wednesday's county envirothon at Bear Branch Nature Center....
Don't let local elections be greeted with a silent majority 04/27/05 - When it comes to presidents and governors,
In 1998, during
People 04/20/05 - SOTA team competes at
The State of the
Police would get double boost in salary in city budget proposal 04/20/05 - Alex Gayhart Westminster police officers would get a "double step" increase in salary next year, based on a proposal by the City Council on Monday night.
The pay raise for officers would come in addition ...
Alt adds third option in mayor's race 04/20/05 - Story and Photo by Alex Gayhart Westminster has one more candidate to add to the mix of those running for city government positions - this one for mayor.
Growth, police services are top issues at candidates' forum 04/13/05 - Alex Gayhart There were still a few days before the deadline to file for candidacy for Westminster City Council and mayoral seats, but seven of those who had already filed gathered last week - and few of t...
Main Street Minute 04/13/05 - Randi Buergenthal and Missie Wilcox On May 9,
Mayor's race shapes up 04/06/05 - Alex Gayhart And they're off!
The mayor's race of
Dayhoff, who has ...
Boys & Girls Club gets lift from helping hands 03/23/05 - Alex Gayhart No one could have wiped the big smile off of Phyllis Hammond's face when she walked into Union Street United Methodist Church last Thursday morning.
That's when she saw the sign for the fir...
Celebrating Dr. Seuss with Woman's Club 03/23/05 - The Woman's Club of Westmisnter Inc., celebrated Dr. Seuss' 101st birthday by reading to 1,100 students March 4-7.
The participating schools were Elmer Wolfe,
Heading WEST to help those in need 03/09/05 - Alex Gayhart In 1983, long before he became mayor of Westminster and just after purchasing a farm and establishing his own business,
T...
Business Briefs 03/09/05 - Robertson in the kitchen at Carroll Lutheran
Scott Robertson was recently hired by Sodexho Senior Services, the food service provider at
A gradua...
Snow impact piling up on budgets 03/09/05 - Alex Gayhart It didn't begin to "look a lot like Christmas" until some time after the holiday had already come and gone. In fact, the area didn't see much of the white stuff until the season's first storm on...
Mayor says state program boosts home ownership 02/23/05 - Alex Gayhart Westminster City Mayor
House Bill 449 asks that the governor reinsta...
Underground utility debate surfaces on Green Street 02/16/05 - Heidi Schroeder Cost was the name of the game last week as
Residents indicated the price tag of the options - and more import...
Town Hall Ticker 02/09/05 - From the desk of Mayor
Next Monday, Feb. 14, is Valentines' Day, so please be sure to shop in
Hopefully, ...
Town Hall Ticker 02/09/05 - From the desk of Mayor
Next Monday, Feb. 14, is Valentines' Day, so please be sure to shop in
Hopefully, it...
Utz tosses fire hat in the ring for city council race 02/02/05 - Alex Gayhart He's a Westminster High School graduate, a former Maryland State Police trooper, chief of the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department, and owned a business in Westminster.
Now Kevin Utz has hi...
Transfer tax among proposals for Jan. 29 hearing 01/26/05 - Alex Gayhart Proposals for a countywide transfer tax, a senior property tax credit and a ban on roadside solicitations all will be on the agenda Saturday when the Carroll County delegation to Annapolis hosts...
Annexation a hot topic for neighbors 01/26/05 - Alex Gayhart It was 146 acres, perhaps 300 homes, more than 300 signatures on a petition, five city council members, several expert witnesses and more than 100 people cramped in a small space.
Monday's m...
Westminster house tour proceeds top $10,000 for hospice 01/12/05 - By Alex Gayhart There was something worth applauding at Monday evening's meeting of the Westminster City Council - more than 10,000 somethings, to be exact.
Through the annual holiday house tour on De...
Weighing alternatives,costs along Green Street 12/30/04 - By Alex Gayhart What's going to happen with
Westminster City Councilman Robert Wack wants to make sure that the city, and more specifically, residents of
Council debates pros, cons of traffic control measures 12/22/04 - By Alex Gayhart An overpass at the intersection of Route 140 and
That was the desire ...
Main Street Minute 12/22/04 - Randi Buergenthal and Missie Wilcox Happy New Year! That greeting will be exchanged beginning Dec. 31, and throughout the first few weeks of 2005.
Did you know that the celebration of the new year is the oldest of all holidays? ...
Editorial 12/22/04 - In our travels around Carroll County this holiday season we've run into Santa at several locations gathering up information about residents' wish lists, but as yet we haven't offered our own sug...
Education Notes 12/08/04 - Heidi Schroeder Carroll County Public Schools is celebrating its fourth annual National Inclusive Schools Week through Dec. 10, promoting the capacity of schools to provide education to an increasingly diverse ...
Cops, kids join forces on holiday mission 12/08/04 - By Alex Gayhart The scene was poignant - a tall, lean police officer striding across the jam-packed parking lot, holding the small hand of a girl wearing a shiny lavender coat and pink sweat pants.
Sgt. ...
Education Notes 12/08/04 - Heidi Schroeder Carroll County Public Schools is celebrating its fourth annual National Inclusive Schools Week through Dec. 10, promoting the capacity of schools to provide education to an increasingly diverse ...
Cops, kids join forces on holiday mission 12/08/04 - By Alex Gayhart The scene was poignant - a tall, lean police officer striding across the jam-packed parking lot, holding the small hand of a girl wearing a shiny lavender coat and pink sweat pants.
Sgt. ...
Wreaths, movies, historic houses: all holiday gifts from Westminster 12/01/04 - From the desk of Mayor
Families off, running on quest for a tree-mendous Chistmas 12/01/04 - By Debra
For the past 15 years, every Thanksgiving weekend, family members head out to make sure they get the best selection of fresh-cut Christmas tree...
County commissioners name 13 to panel studying bypass 12/01/04 - By Alex Gayhart The Carroll County Board of Commissioners last week appointed 13 people to a new "blue ribbon" panel to discuss the possibility of reinstating a plan to build a bypass around Westminster to re...
Downtown dressed up for arrival of holidays 12/01/04 - By Alex Gayhart "Santa, Santa! Santa's here!" the tiny voices exclaimed Saturday evening in the
The scene was straight out of a Norman Rockwell p...
Westminster City Hall shines as Woman's Club holiday ornament 11/24/04 - By Jim Joyner The mansion at 1838 Emerald Hill Lane in Westminster has served many roles over the years: residence to famed Col. K. Longwell, home to the owners of the Albaugh and Babylon Grocery Company,...
Dayhoff seeks to curb roadside soliciting 11/17/04 - By Alex Gayhart You see them at intersections all the time - a group of volunteers with buckets, going from car to car seeking donations; or people selling roses at stop lights.
According to
Business Briefs 11/10/04 - Dayhoff marks birthday of Carroll Child Care
In celebration of
Business Briefs 11/10/04 - Dayhoff marks birthday of Carroll Child Care
In celebration of
Change, but not much, preferred for Route 140 11/04/04 - By Alex Gayhart Westminster likes Route 140 the way it is - at least that's what the consensus seemed to be at a public hearing held last week by the Maryland State Highway Administration.
And they woul...
Change, but not much, preferred for Route 140 Limited upgrades, new review of bypass suggested After hearing, a pit stop to review Route 140 comments 11/04/04 - By Alex Gayhart Westminster likes Route 140 the way it is - at least that's what the consensus seemed to be at a public hearing held last week by the Maryland State Highway Administration.
And they wouldn...
Change, but not much, preferred for Route 140 Limited upgrades, new review of bypass suggested After hearing, a pit stop to review Route 140 comments 11/04/04 - By Alex Gayhart Westminster likes Route 140 the way it is - at least that's what the consensus seemed to be at a public hearing held last week by the Maryland State Highway Administration.
And they wouldn...
Change, but not much, preferred for Route 140 Limited upgrades, new review of bypass suggested After hearing, a pit stop to review Route 140 comments 11/04/04 - By Alex Gayhart Westminster likes Route 140 the way it is - at least that's what the consensus seemed to be at a public hearing held last week by the Maryland State Highway Administration.
And they wouldn...
USPS could stamp out Main Street substation 10/27/04 - By Alex Gayhart When Jennifer and Joseph Wawrzynski came to Westminster from western New York last year to scope out the town that would become their home, the couple saw a main street that epitomized "Home...
Witching hours fall on Oct. 31 for Westminster trick-or-treating 10/27/04 - By Mayor
This year, Halloween trick-or-treating will take pl...
Council calls for highway 'hybrid' on Route 140 10/27/04 - By Alex Gayhart A marriage of ideas is what the Westminster City Council is seeking for the future of Route 140.
At its biweekly meeting Monday night, the council discussed a letter to be sent to the Sta...
Neighbors see ideas, changes taking root 10/20/04 - By Alex Gayhart In the summer of 2002, a group of committee members - Westminster residents and business owners, as well as city officials and some clergy - took a field trip to Pennsylvania Avenue after da...
Council puts spotlight on Pennsylvania Avenue effort 10/13/04 - By Alex Gayhart The Westminster City Council shed some light on its plans for Pennsylvania Avenue on Monday evening - in particular where pedestrian-level streetlights will soon be constructed.
In a un...
Dayhoff says business, trust are net results of Estonia trip 09/29/04 - By Lauren Taylor Pulling restaurant menus, museum brochures, paper copies of presentations and business cards from a large binder, Westminster Mayor
Lesson in global relations via Estonian tour of West Middle 09/29/04 - By Meagan Dilks The visit was part diplomacy and part education, but the highlight proved to be when Mark Harrison's band class at Westminster West Middle School performed a song for JŸri Hansen last week.
H...
UPDATE FROM ESTONIA: Mayor addresses Estonian Parliament 09/24/04 - By Lauren
TALLIN, ESTONIA Mayor
Jump-start for home ownership 09/22/04 - By Alex Gayhart Home ownership helps create autonomy and a stable community, and that's what Westminster officials hope to do by purchasing and renovating a duplex along Union Street.
Last week the Wes...
While Dayhoff is away, Estonian guests stay 09/22/04 - By Alex Gayhart and Jim Joyner By Alex Gayhart and Jim Joyner
Westminster Mayor
While Dayhoff is away, Estonian guests stay 09/22/04 - By Alex Gayhart and Jim Joyner Westminster Mayor
Several local officia...
Council mulls options for fixing City Park wall 09/16/04 - By Alex Gayhart It might not be fair to say the Westminster City Council hit a stone wall on Monday night.
But council members sure did talk about one.
Members of the council and Mayor
Obituaries 09/16/04 - Janet E. Persinger, 72, of Sykesville
Janet Eva Persinger, 72, of Sykesville, died Monday, Sept. 13, at
She was born February 16, 1932 in Marylan...
Office Depot is first piece of Westminster Crossing Office Depot opens with donations to local groups 08/18/04 - Story By Jim Joyner With fanfare, official greetings and more than a few references to back-to school supplies, the first major addition in the birth of the new Westminster Crossing shopping center arrived last w...
Residents mobilize after 'gang' meeting 08/04/04 - By Jim Joyner Concerns over recent vandalism and potential gang activity have given rise to a fledgling community action group in the Center, Charles and Court streets area of Westminster.
The group, w...
Town Hall Ticker 08/04/04 - Story From the desk of Mayor
With the 2004
Merchants ravin' over Ravens' fiscal boost 07/29/04 - By Meagan Dilks The Ravens are coming, the Ravens are coming _ which is good news for businesses in
"If there was training camp every month we'd be happy," said Harry Sirinakis, owner of Harry's...
Driven by challenge, memories of Nathan 07/21/04 - By Kelly Miller Melvin Blizzard Jr. has had a lot of jobs in his law enforcement career - hostage negotiator, captain with the Baltimore County Police Department, patrol officer and commander of a drug unit.
...
Town Hall Ticker 07/14/04 - From the desk of Mayor
The
News in Brief 07/14/04 - Dayhoff again on board for Municipal League
At the Maryland Municipal League summer convention, Westminster Mayor
Parking garages give city room to grow on 07/14/04 - By Meagan Dilks Hoping to spur downtown business growth, the
Blizzard is selected to head MEMA preparedness 07/07/04 - Story Melvin Blizzard of
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