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Monday, August 09, 2010
DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster clock tower on Main Street
DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster ... Explore Carroll By Kevin Dayhoff (Enlarge) Wayne Reifsnider, assistant superintendent for the City of Westminster Street Department, works to replace the hands of the 1896 ...
DAYHOFF: Clock docs make house call to fix historic Westminster clock tower on Main Street Eagle Archives Posted 8/08/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
City of Westminster workers used a crane from Thomas Bennett and Hunter, a local road-building firm; and Dave Booth of Precision Repair, a timepiece restoration firm, to accomplish the delicate surgery performed four stories in the air.
Clock doctor Booth was assisted by Wayne Reifsnider, assistant city Street Department superintendent. Meanwhile, Superintendent Larry Bloom, along with Jeff Glass, the city public works director; and city workers Shawn Lockard and Alan Miller, served as ground support.
Keeping the old timepiece working has been challenging for the city workers in the last number of years.
Miller said it was good to get it worked on, as he looked briefly up at the old clock. Lockard added, “I’m glad that we’re finally getting it fixed.”
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If you would like to contribute, send a donation to the Westminster Clock Tower Fund at the Community Foundation of Carroll County, 255 Clifton Boulevard, Westminster, Md. 21158...http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4596/clock-docs-make-timely-house-call-citys-historic-timepiece/
When he is not fighting the ravages of time himself, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at kevindayhoff@gmail.com.
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Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Westminster government offices closed Wed Feb 10 2010
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City offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010.
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The Westminster street department has hardly caught a break this winter since the white stuff began to fall with a vengeance on December 19, 2010. In this picture from earlier in the winter, a Westminster snow removal truck struggles to keep up with the wintry-mix… Wednesday, February 3, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff
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20100209 sdsom Westminster govt offices closed Wed Feb 10 2010 Weather Winter Snow, Westminster City Government, Westminster PW Street Dept, Westminster PW Street Dept photos
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Where did all the snow go?
Welcome to Maryland weather. It was only a week ago when we were toughing it out under almost two feet of snow.
All last week, news accounts trickled-in from throughout the state of various local governments having a tough time clearing the snow for Christmas week.
Not so in Westminster. On Sunday, December 20, 2009, Uniontown Road in Westminster was already a bare road less than 12 hours after the snow stopped; thanks to the great work of the Westminster MD Street Department. [20091220 UTRoad] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vkcu4 or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/304092949/welcome-to-maryland-weather-it-was-only-a-week
And our front sidewalk has been cleared thanks to our new neighbors across the street.
Yes, we have every older person’s dream come true – a nice very young couple has moved-in just across the street. [20091220 UTRoad and sidewalk] Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/vkd2g or here: http://kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/post/304096994/and-our-front-sidewalk-has-been-cleared-thanks-to
20091220 UTR in Westminster is already bare rd December 20, 2009 by Kevin Dayhoff Dayhoff photos snow, Weather Winter Snow, Westminster PW Street Dept
Monday, January 05, 2009
City of Westminster Public Works bulk pick up
Monday, January 5, 2009 Daily Photoblog
While working in my office this afternoon, I heard the sound of “back-up beeper” outside. Upon looking out my window, I saw the City of Westminster public works street department personnel removing yard waste from my neighbor’s home across the street.
The bulk pick up program in Westminster is superb and the men and women of the department do a super job. They are some of the real unheralded heroes in our community. They usually get very little attention, yet go about their jobs on a day-to-day basis, and are a key component to our quality of life in Westminster.
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Wednesday, July 04, 2007
20070703 City street department walking the streets
07/03/07 By Kevin E. Dayhoff
Westminster Street Department employees pause for a picture by the City’s new 2007 10-ton International multi-purpose diesel dump truck on June 15th, 2007. Photo by Caroline Babylon
When they are not operating equipment such as this you may very well find them walking the street.
Members of the Westminster Street Department include:
Larry Bloom, Butch DuVall, Bubba Strawsburg, Don Hann, Larry Pitinger, Michael Pupaza, Pat Walsh, Billy Walsh, John Robertson, John Linthicum, Hank Jarrell and Shawn Lockert.
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If you've been out and about in
Recently the Westminster Street Department employees began "trying to do a wellness campaign," and have been walking a mile just before work two days a week, according to Larry Bloom, Westminster's superintendent of Parks, Buildings and Streets.
"We're trying to encourage the employees to be healthier," said Bloom. "Hopefully the city will see a reduction in our health insurance premiums as a result."
"We have a mile course laid out that takes us by city hall and around the playground and back," he said.
Showing off a picture of a grandchild, department employee Butch Duvall said, "hopefully exercise will keep me around longer to watch this little one grow up. Exercise helps; gives ya more energy for the day and wakes the body up. I ain't gettin' no younger."
Bubba Strawsburg, too, said he wanted "to get in shape," but coworker John Robertson Sr. rolled his eyes and said, "Some of 'em jog."
Bloom said members of the department would like to walk three days a week, but right now it's two.
Another employee, who asked not to be identified, said
When reached for an explanation, Wolf pledged that she's "going to do it too," but hasn't been able to work it in her schedule.
She also said she usually walks with her dog and the dog would be annoyed if she walked without it.
But one employee responded that Wolf's dog, too, "is welcome to join us."
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Thursday, June 21, 2007
20070621 Westminster Eagle Week in Review
June 21st, 2007
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City takes delivery of new diesel dump truck
Last Friday, instead of getting an early start on the weekend, many employees of the Westminster Street Department hung around the shop a few minutes after work.
They were waiting with anticipation for the expected delivery of a new, 2007 10-ton Inter...
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The $125,400 truck replaces a vehicle that was 13 or 14 years old. The new truck was included in the fiscal year budget that will end June 30 and came-in $10,000 under budget, according to Larry Bloom,
"We worked carefully with
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Carroll working to save and share 'Our Barn'
I recently had the opportunity to visit
Those accompanying me included
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These two talented artists have completed a number of great documentaries, including recent videos on the work of the Westminster Municipal Band and the Carroll County Children's Chorus.
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Who could deny the appeal of a dancing chorus line including Dave Roush, County Chief of Staff Steve Powell and Commissioner Dean Minnich singing "Our Barn" to the tune of Petula Clark's hit, "Downtown?"
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Prior to six months ago, Elizabeth Duvall of
While she still drives her family around in a minivan, Duvall's driving techniques have been "tweaked" a bit after attending the Maryland Police and
Last Friday, Duvall graduated with the academy's latest class, and was recognized as the top driver of emergency vehicles.
"They would tease me that I probably don't drive my minivan the same way," Duvall laughed of her classmates' comments.
But she added ...
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Airport groups vow to continue opposition
Despite last week's approval by the Carroll's Board of County Commissioners to expand the runway at Carroll County Regional Airport, citizen groups say they will continue to oppose the issue as it enters its next phase -- a two-year environmental study.
The results of the study could still halt th...
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Family that plays, stays together
Ken, Stephanie and Ryan Koons have turned their love for music into a family affair.
The husband, wife and son trio, known as Wherligig, will perform traditional Celtic and Nordic music in celebration of the Summer Solstice this Thursday, June 21, at the
Initially formed in 1985, Wherligig has evolved over the years in the type of music the group plays, the instruments they use and the members who play in the band.
Ken and Stephanie have been the core of the band since its inception, and several years ago son Ryan joined them to make it a...
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Main Street Minute
Turn up the heat for a new summer look
It's the first week of summer vacation and the transition from spring fashions to summer flip flops has begun.
If you're looking to add some pizzazz to your summer look without venturing too far from home, just take a walking, shopping tour of Downtown West...
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Athletes offered a banner year in
It wasn't long ago that
With the significant population boom of the past 15 years and the accompanying growth of youth feeder programs throughout the county, Carroll's high school teams started to become more competitive.
County programs took another huge step during the 2006 -07 school year, as five of seven Carroll high schools won state titles.
The run began in the fall, when the Francis Scott Key boys cross country team won the Class 2A...
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Familiar face at police barrack is benefit for Carroll County
Editorial
One of the first moves for the new Maryland State Police Superintendent Terrance Sheridan was a welcome one for
Last week
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It's all over but the shouting, unless there's a legal battle
When Commissioner Michael Zimmer voted against the expansion of the
Now that the expansion has been included in the airport's master plan, there's still much to ...
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There's a full house in the theater of the absurd ...
And it's little wonder, what with the series of absurdities that have dominated the media lately.
On center stage -- where I fear she'll remain until she's either carried off in a straight jacket or loses her girlish figure -- is that living Barbie doll, Paris Hilton, who was born into a fortune a...
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Healthy Recipe
Appealing taste comes from fresh bananas
This week's recipe focuses on the good health and taste of bananas, and is provided by JaDenna Jones, Health Educator and Cessation Coordinator for the Carroll County Health Department.
Discovered by Alexander the Great on his conquest of
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