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ARCHIVE: Guy Babylon made world class music, but never really left Carroll
Published October 11, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... a kind-hearted family man and friend ... who happened to play keyboard for Elton John. When he is not listening to "Madman Across the Water," Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
Westminster city clerk dies
Published October 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Westminster and Carroll County officials are mourning the loss of City Clerk Laurell Taylor, who died at her home Thursday morning.“She was a very dedicated city employee,” Mayor Kevin Utz said in an interview with The Eagle. “She did everything asked of her ... ...
Budget woes dominate Westminster council meeting
Published October 5, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
The meeting of the Westminster mayor and Common Council last on Sept. 28 began with plenty of smiles, but the mood quickly turned somber as a discussion on budget woes dominated the balance of the evening.Mayor Kevin Utz conducted a public hearing on the ... ...
Truman on television and German POWs on the farm
Published October 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... has had a lasting impact that certainly wasn't predicted at the time. When he's not watching President Barack Obama on television seven days a week, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
DAYHOFF: Dedication of fire hall in 1899 was a hot time in Manchester
Published September 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... They protect you night and day, 365 days out of the year.When he's not putting out fires somewhere, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
DAYHOFF: Silver Run is rich in history, yet still a real hometown
Published September 20, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... call them at 410-346-6816 or visit them at www.budsatsilverrun.com. When he is not watching Anthony Bourdain, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...
DAYHOFF: what should we think when Kanye West grabs the mic from Taylor Swift?
Published September 14, 2009 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... say you? … the actual moment West grabbed the microphone from a visibly startled Swift. When he is not listening to Lawrence Welk, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...
William Henry Rinehart found his true calling in Union Bridge
Published September 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... in Washington while he was working in Italy. Rinehart died at age 49 on Oct. 28, 1874, from tuberculosis. When he's not checking out art in Union Bridge, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
President Eisenhower shared Carroll County's love of farming
Published September 6, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... regarding Finksburg with the Carroll County Genealogical Society and the Carroll County Historical Society. When he is not roaming around Gettysburg, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
Guy Babylon of New Windsor, long-term keyboardist for Elton John
Published September 4, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Guy Babylon, 52, died Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, Calif., according to family sources and Elton John’s official website.He was born on December 20, 1956, in New Windsor, the son of Graham and Mary Babylon, owners of the Babylon Vault Company, a ... ...
Spiritual and historical pilgrimage to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg
Published August 30, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... for a spiritually moving and truly meaningful experience. For more information go to setonshrine.org. When he is not on the road exploring local history, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...
Dayhoff: Mythologizing the great unwashed self-importance of Woodstock
Published August 27, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... Me, I was moved to watch a lot of the Food Channel.When he is not listening to Jimi Hendrix, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...
Appetite for history and cuisine both satisfied in Union Bridge
Published August 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... Inn. Just tell them a "well-rounded" writer and artist from Westminster sent you. When he is not eating, Kevin Dayhoff is asleep. Nevertheless, he may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
Shriver remembered for Special Olympics and also for a connection to Carroll
Published August 16, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... ; and the mother-in-law of California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. However, it is through the Special Olympics that she will live on through the ages. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
Not a great president, but Harding sure was a busy guy
Published August 9, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... his death was caused by a heart attack, triggered by complications of exhaustion. Gee, I wonder why? When he's not feeling sorry for Mrs. Harding, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
Dr. Ira Zepp, 79, McDaniel College and Westminster civil rights leader, dies
Published August 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
The Rev. Dr. Ira Gilbert Zepp Jr., professor emeritus of the religious studies department at McDaniel College, died peacefully at his home on Aug. 1. He was 79.In a memorial tribute by McDaniel College president Joan Develin Coley, she recalled that Dr. ... ...
Charles Carroll influenced world view of 'Democracy in America'
Published August 2, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... Maybe we inherited it from our namesake. Or maybe we've just read enough of "Democracy in America." When he's not channeling Charles Carroll, Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
High winds in Sykesville might not be a twister
Published July 27, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle
SYKESVILLE — Strong winds whipped through Carroll County’s rolling hills Sunday evening was enough to cause damage to homes, but the National Weather Service says that it did not appear to be a tornado. The storm downed trees and power lines, damaged cars ... ...
Lighting the faces of children, and a dark day for taxation
Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... of state and national government, we may be feeling "very blue over the outcome" for many years. When he is not feeling blue over taxes, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
Hoby Wolf advocates for things the county has already done
Published July 26, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... on this project.They have. On Feb. 26, 2007, Commissioner Michael Zimmer visited Harford County's facility (along with Eagle columnist Kevin Dayhoff.) Then, the board traveled to York, Pa., on April 30, 2007, to view that operation. They have also been to ... ...
Westminster council meeting details city improvements and comprehensive plan
Published July 25, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... for the annual Christmas parade.With that, council president Damian Halstad gaveled the meeting to a close and folks quickly paraded out the door.Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/...
Jackson's death created a wave of empathy in Westminster
Published July 19, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... our citizens on hearing the mournful intelligence of Jackson's death ..." When he is not listening to the music of the "Jackson 5," Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
Hampstead man arrested for setting Greens Apartments fire
Published July 13, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... s damage is estimated at $450,000, according to fire marshals.Kevin Dayhoff contributed to this report....
DAYHOFF: 11th Air Cavalry Troop memorial recalls service of Carroll natives
Published July 11, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... to help honor these men and their families, as well those others named on the memorial who paid so dearly in the service of their community and nation. Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... , or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
Bringing Corbit's Charge, and Douglass, back to Westminster
Published July 5, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... for his age," Crutcher responded that Douglass has "rested a lot" over the years. When he's not traveling back in time to the 1800s, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
DAYHOFF: Margaret Mitchell wrote what she knew; the rest is gone with the wind
Published July 2, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... And that is all I know for right now. Hope you and your family have a great Fourth of July weekend.Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster. E-mail him at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
Westminster was all abuzz for the great fly roundup of 1914
Published June 28, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... reminds me that it was Groucho Marx who once said, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
DAYHOFF: Hoffa Field and the Sheathing of the Sword
Published June 23, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... . Lightner and the June 1922 American Sentinel newspaper article have left us with an extensive and fascinating account of the “The Sheathing of the Sword.”Kevin Dayhoff may reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
'Year without summer' killed crops ... and created a monster
Published June 21, 2009 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... village folk that it's not a bad idea to keep a torch handy on these cool summer nights. When he is not playing with laboratory-harnessed lightning, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at www.westminstermarylandonline.net. ...
Historic Blue Ridge College bell dedicated In Union Bridge
Published June 20, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
UNION BRIDGE — Several hundred folks braved threatening weather June 20 to witness the unveiling and dedication of the historic 1900 Blue Ridge College bell in Lehigh Square, the original site of the college which had thrived in Union Bridge from 1898 to ... ...
When city got 'sole' in the 1920s, it was cause for a celebration
Published June 14, 2009 by Carroll Eagle
... be the guest speaker. There will be a retirement ceremony for worn flags. Guests may bring old flags for retirement. When he is not waving the flag, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at ... or visit him at http://www.westminstermarylandonline.net/....
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20080718 Westminster will impose job cuts by Katie Jones for the Westminster Eagle
Westminster will impose job cuts
Layoffs, revision of benefits announced
By Katie V. Jones
Originally Posted on the Westminster Eagle 7/16/08
Westminster Mayor Thomas Ferguson announced Monday the elimination of several jobs within city government as a means to cut the city’s budget in the face of what he called a “challenging year.”
A press release issued Monday said the cuts are needed “to facilitate a balanced budget.”
The city will not fill two vacant positions in the Office of Finance and the Mayor’s Office, and will eliminate the position of Housing Rehabilitation Coordinator and Manager of Planning.
Additionally, the city’s Code Enforcement Officer and Section 8 Housing Inspector positions will be merged into one job, and the City Clerk position will be trimmed from a full-time position to part-time.
Two administrative assistant positions will be cut, but two “staff assistant” positions will be created.
The release said a severance package, including pay and benefits, will be set up for employees whose positions have been eliminated.
In addition, the release announced changes to current city employees’ benefit packages.
Employees will be asked to double their contribution to health care policies from 7 percent to 14 percent.
Also, retirees’ health care benefits will be modified, and employees hired after July 1 of this year will not be eligible for this benefit, the press release stated.
“This has been a challenging year for the city as revenues have declined and expenditures have continued to increase,” said Ferguson in the release.
“Our three-year operating projections do not indicate this situation will improve significantly in the immediate future,” he addded. “Accordingly, I am reluctantly outlining the steps we have taken to adapt to this financial situation.”
Borrowing $3.5 million
The job cuts were not discussed at Monday’s meeting of the mayor and council.At the meeting, though, city officials did discuss how they would spend the $3.5 million loan that the council authorized in a special session July 9.
The bond money is targeted at road overlay projects, and Jeff Glass, director of public works, briefed the council on which streets would be slated for repairs and the possible order of completion.
Glass said that while his office has organized 11 groupings of streets for “some orderly fashion,” the future contractor of the project may have their own suggestions on how the work should proceed.
Glass noted that while plans are to complete all 11 groups, the rising cost of asphalt could prevent all from completion.
At the special session on July 9, Ferguson had noted that if asphalt prices continue to rise, the city may opt to stall the road repair program and return some of the $3.5 million without using it.
Prices, he said at last week’s meeting, are “going due north,” and will already affect the number of projects the city thinks it can accomplish.
The general obligation bond will be with BB&T Bank and is structured for nine years, with a two-year interest-only component. If the city chooses not to use the full amount, there is no penalty for early repayment, officials said.
At Monday’s session, the council agreed to put the overlay project out to bid instead of extending an existing order with C.J. Miller. While this will delay the project, it is necessary, Ferguson said, to get “the best price we can.”
That process will take 30 days, which Glass described as “the fast track.”
“It has to be advertised and the companies have to put their bids together,” he said. “Thirty days is cutting it.”
While Glass was fairly confident that the first two groups of streets would proceed as planned, Ferguson reminded everyone that the proposal was a “plan.”
“This is a plan and it is subject to modifications and change,” he said.
Jim Joyner contributed to this story.
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June 30, 2007 – posted July 4th, 2007
Last Saturday, Grammy, Mrs. Owl, and I had dinner at “Legends CafĂ©” off Rte 140 in
On our way out, we noticed that Westminster Police Officer Jim Pullen - who is well known for his “Thurmont
Police officer Pullen (he has received a promotion or two since I worked with him in an official capacity… so I am no longer aware of his rank… Professor R1 will need to tell me…) is one of my many favorite officers in the Westminster Police Department – in a department full of common-sense and community oriented police officers that are just wonderful folks with which to work.
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Legends Café is owned by Jim and Amy Fields and is located at
Why not give them a try sometime soon. It is not a chain and it is locally owned…
We really enjoyed our meal, the atmosphere and decorations. Our server was attentive and very pleasant.
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