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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Patricia Richter Amass, 78, of Westminster, died Monday April 28, 2014

Patricia Richter Amass, 78, of Westminster, died Monday April 28, 2014 at the Carroll Hospice Dove House.  Born June 28, 1935 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Marjorie McWilliams, Elementary School Teacher and Homemaker and Gerald E. Richter, Principal, Administrator and Superintendent of schools in Talbot County.

She was the wife of Dr. Arnold “Skip” Amass, her husband of 57 years.

Patricia lived her whole life in Carroll County, starting in Manchester, MD where her father was Principal of the old Manchester School grades 1 through 11.  At the age of 9, she moved to Westminster, MD when her father became Principal of Westminster High School.  She graduated from Westminster High School in 1953, participating in many school activities such as band, student government, and editor of the yearbook.

Patricia attended Western Maryland College (McDaniel College) and graduated in 1957.  At Western Maryland College she was President of the Student Christian Association, President of Phi Delta Sorority and an Argonaut.  She graduated Summa Cum Laude with honors in History for which she received the DAR lifetime membership award.  She continued her graduate studies at Western Maryland College receiving her Masters in Education.  She continued further studies at Hood College.  Patricia served for a period of time as an Adjunct Professor at Western Maryland College in the Education Department.  

Patricia started her career as a 3rd grade teacher at the East End Elementary School for 13 years.  She then became supervisor of Early Childhood Educational Programs in Carroll County, such as, Head Start and Title 1.

She was active in community activities commencing with the Junior Women’s Club of Westminster where she served as President and coordinated an after school program to teach Foreign Languages to elementary school children.  With the Women’s Club of Westminster, she participated in the “Used Book Program”, the money from which was used to purchase Dr. Seuss books for the elementary schools.

Patricia was a charter member of the Bonds Meadow Rotary Club and served a term as the first woman President.  The Rotary Club honored her with three Paul Harris Awards, one for her founding and service to the club, one for her community activities of the club and the other for international service to Rotary.  She was instrumental in a program to eradicate River Blindness in Tanzania, Africa.  She also conceived and organized along with IMA (International Medical Assistance in New Windsor, MD) a program of Safe Motherhood Kits which are distributed to women in third world countries to allow them to have sterile and safe births of their children.

Patricia’s faith was very strong and her activities in the Westminster Methodist Church especially the United Methodist Women where she was a district delegate promoting Safe Motherhood Kits.  She had the women knitting baby blankets and knit caps to be included in the kits.  She also taught a weekly bible study group.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Gerald A. Amass and a fiancée Robin Wardenfelt of Westminster, a grandson, Jordan Scott Amass of Westminster and numerous cousins.

She was predeceased by a son John “Jack” Amass in 2001.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 at the Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services, 254 E. Main Street, Westminster.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Westminster United Methodist Church, 165 E. Main Street, Westminster with Rev. Mark Smiley.  Private interment will follow at the Meadow Branch Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westminster United Methodist Church, 165 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD  21157 or Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, MD  21157.

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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Union Mills just north @UnionMillsMD Shrivers’ Homestead in Carroll Co MD Photo courtesy of historian Don Warner http://twitpic.com/e3qun8


Union Mills, Carroll County Maryland, looking north at approximately 1900. Photo courtesy historian Don Warner. This is just north of Shrivers’ Union Mills Homestead. On the immediately left is the bank building. http://twitpic.com/e3qun8
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Dr Jim Lightner presents history McDaniel College at Historical Soc CC box lunch



Dr Jim Lightner presents history McDaniel College at Historical Soc CC box lunch


Those interested in the area's rich past should not overlook the historical society's monthly box lunch lecture series on Tuesdays at Grace Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll St. in Westminster.

The next presentation will be on “How Much Do You Know about McDaniel College?” by Dr. James Lightner, the author of a definitive history of the college, “Fearless and Bold.”

According to the Historical Society, “McDaniel College will soon celebrate its sesquicentennial. College Historian James Lightner will share a fast-paced look at the 147 years of the College’s development, from its founding as Western Maryland College in 1867 to the present day...”

On June 10, historian Md. Senator Joe Getty, R-Carroll and Baltimore Counties, will make a presentation on the manufacture of cigars in Manchester.

Folks planning to attend the monthly Historical Society lectures are encouraged to bring a lunch. The Historical Society provides beverages and dessert. Admission is $5.00 for Historical Society of Carroll County members and $10.00 for non-members.






Monday, May 12, 2014

1957: Race car driver A.J. Foyt gets first pro victory

May 12 : General Interest
1957: Race car driver A.J. Foyt gets first pro victory

On this day in 1957, race car driver A.J. Foyt (1935- ) scores his first professional victory, in a U.S. Automobile Club (USAC) midget car race in Kansas City, Missouri... read more

American Revolution
1780 : Americans suffer worst defeat of revolution at Charleston
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/americans-suffer-worst-defeat-of-revolution-at-charleston

Automotive
2000 : Fourth-generation NASCAR driver Adam Petty dies in crash
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fourth-generation-nascar-driver-adam-petty-dies-in-crash

Civil War
1864 : North and South see bloody day at the Bloody Angle
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bloody-day-at-the-bloody-angle

Cold War
1975 : American ship Mayaguez seized
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/american-ship-mayaguez-seized

Crime
1932 : Body of Lindbergh baby found
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/body-of-lindbergh-baby-found

Disaster
1987 : Forest fire sweeps across China
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/forest-fire-sweeps-across-china

General Interest
1937 : George VI crowned at Westminster
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/george-vi-crowned-at-westminster
1949 : Berlin blockade lifted
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/berlin-blockade-lifted
1970 : Blackmun confirmed to Supreme Court
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/blackmun-confirmed-to-supreme-court

Hollywood
1907 : Katharine Hepburn born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/katharine-hepburn-born

Literary
1828 : Poet and painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti is born
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/poet-and-painter-dante-gabriel-rossetti-is-born

Music
1963 : Bob Dylan walks out on The Ed Sullivan Show
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/bob-dylan-walks-out-on-the-ed-sullivan-show

Old West
1832 : Fur trader William Sublette heads west
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fur-trader-william-sublette-heads-west

Presidential
1903 : Teddy Roosevelt's trip to San Francisco is captured on film
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/teddy-roosevelts-trip-to-san-francisco-is-captured-on-film

Sports
1970 : Ernie Banks hits 500th home run
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ernie-banks-hits-500th-home-run

Vietnam War
1961 : Lyndon B. Johnson visits South Vietnam
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lyndon-b-johnson-visits-south-vietnam
1971 : Heavy fighting erupts in A Shau Valley
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/heavy-fighting-erupts-in-a-shau-valley

World War I
1918 : Germany and Austria-Hungary sign pact to exploit Ukraine
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/germany-and-austria-hungary-sign-pact-to-exploit-ukraine

World War II
1941 : Hitler backs Rashid Ali in his fight against Britain
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/hitler-backs-rashid-ali-in-his-fight-against-britain


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Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster died May 8, 2014

Ober S. Herr, Jr., 87, of Westminster, died early Thursday morning, May 8, 2014 at his home.

Born February 16, 1927 in Westminster, he was the son of the late Ober S. Herr, Sr. and Dorothy McDaniel Herr.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanne Blettner Herr.

A native of the community, Ober was a 1944 graduate of Westminster High School, where he served as class president and received the Rotary Medal at graduation.  Ober interrupted his college education to serve as an aviation machinist’s mate in the U.S. Navy from February 1945 to April 1946. 

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He received his B.A. degree in Economics in 1949 from Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College which was named after his grandfather. He worked briefly at the Times Printing Company, followed by employment at Jameson and Barnsley Automobile Co. 

In 1964 Ober began his banking career at Carroll County Bank and Trust Co. (now B.B.&T.) and later was promoted to vice president and comptroller.  During his banking career, he graduated from the Maryland-Virginia School of Bank Management (1967) and retired in 1992.  

He was a life-long member of Westminster United Methodist Church, where he sang in the Chancel Choir and served on the church’s finance committee, the Administrative Board, and was treasurer of the Benevolence Fund. 

In addition, he sang for many years with the Carroll County Choral Society and the Carroll Singers.  He also was a member, long-time volunteer and former treasurer of the Carroll County Historical Society, as well as serving on the board of the Carroll County Heart Association, and as chair of the City of Westminster’s Planning and Zoning Board. 

He was the longest serving member of the Westminster Rotary Club, having joined in 1951.  He served as treasurer, Pinion Editor, president (1960-61), member of the awards committee, treasurer of the Sherman Flanagan Scholarship Fund, and edited the annual club directory for many years.  In 1986, his service as a Rotarian was recognized and he was named a Paul Harris Fellow.

As a young man, Ober earned his pilot’s license and enjoyed aviation.  He was interested in model railroading, white water rafting, and hiking the Appalachian Trail with his sons and friends.  He and his wife also enjoyed travelling and sailing with their friends.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are their children and spouses, Karen and William Mallonee of Owensboro, KY; Stephen and Nancy Herr of Bend, OR;  and James and Katie Herr of El Dorado Hills, CA; brother and sister-in-law, William McD. and Lois Herr of Carbondale, IL; and 7 grandchildren (Michael, Daniel, Mandee, Andrew, Karah, Connor and Spencer) .  He was predeceased by his grandson, Logan D. Herr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 12, 2014 from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster, with his pastor, Reverend Mark Smiley officiating.  Burial will follow in Westminster Cemetery.   The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made in his name to the Westminster United Methodist Church Music Program, 162 E. Main Street, Westminster; the Sherman Flanagan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o of the Westminster Rotary Club, PO Box 1244, Westminster, MD 21158 or to the Carroll County Historical Society,  210 E. Main Street, Westminster, MD  21157.

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

Plenty of folks have packed Westminster Main St for Flower and Jazz Festival

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Westminster Fallfest is well underway and well attended. The weather is great.

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A Celebration of Prettyboy Reservoir and Watershed Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

A Celebration of Prettyboy Reservoir and Watershed Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

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BALTIMORE, MD (April 30, 2014) – Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E., reminds everyone that the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) will be holding Prettyboy Day on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Prettyboy Dam.

The event is to celebrate and educate attendees about Prettyboy Dam and Reservoir, one of Baltimore's three raw drinking-water reservoirs. The event will feature live musical entertainment by singer/guitarist Dave Huber, face painting and balloon animals for the kids, educational displays, a surprise competition, and food.

Attendees of all ages can take a tour inside the Dam which will be open to the public only for this special day. Learn about Baltimore's drinking water system, resource issues and conservation efforts. Rescued native wildlife from Scales and Tales will be on display and experts from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be on hand to tell all about them. 

Last year 150 new trees were planted near the Dam. This year attendees can participate in applying protective wrappings on them. Local historian George Lang will also be on hand again with his historic archives.

“We are very happy to be able to showcase Prettyboy Reservoir and Dam, vital elements of our drinking-water system,” said Director Chow. “This is a tremendous opportunity to have fun while learning at a beautiful, outdoor location.”
Prettyboy Day is sponsored by the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance and RK&K. Additional support is provided by Baltimore County. The dam is located at Prettyboy Dam Road, 21120.

Prettyboy Day celebrates National Drinking Water Week, May 4-10. The theme is “What do you know about H20?” and encourages all citizens to learn more about the critical role water plays in our lives and the quality of life we enjoy because of clean drinking water.

The event and parking are free. For more information about Prettyboy Day call 410-545-6541.



Related is last year’s article on Prettyboy Day: Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset

By Kevin E. Dayhoff, April 26, 2013

Since the 1930s, warm weather and sunshine is a signal for many in Carroll and Baltimore counties to venture outdoors for biking, hiking fishing and boating trips in the Gunpowder River and Prettyboy watershed in the Hereford area. Spring has arrived just in time to help celebrate Prettyboy Reservoir Day this Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year the Baltimore City Department of Public Works, the Prettyboy Watershed Alliance, Carroll and Baltimore County have joined forces for the one-day event as a part Earth Day celebrations and Baltimore Green Week.


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Nature in the balance September 10, 2001


Also see: Success breeds another Prettyboy Day By Pat van den Beemt

Public invited to learn about the dam, health of watershed




Some communities have festivals in early May to sell plants and flowers for Mother's Day. Others celebrate the start of kids' baseball and softball seasons. Only North County would hold a festival for a dam.

The public is invited to attend Prettyboy Day at the dam on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. …

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"Last year's Prettyboy Day was quite a success. There were cars parked on either side of the dam as far as the eye could see," said Kurt Kocher, Baltimore City Department of Public Works public information supervisor. He estimates 1,000 people attended last year's festivities…

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The nonprofit Alliance, formed in 2003 to protect and restore the land and streams draining into the reservoir, will have several displays, said the group's president, Sharon Bailey.

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The event will be held rain or shine. Prettyboy dam is at 18100 Prettyboy Dam Road, Parkton.

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Annual Carroll County / University of Maryland Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Ag Center

Annual Carroll County / University of Maryland Master Gardener Plant Sale Saturday, May 31, 2014 at the Ag Center

Annual Carroll County / University of Maryland Master Gardener Plant Sale

Saturday, May 31, 2014

8 AM – 2 PM

Outdoor Pavilion
Carroll County Agriculture Center
700 Agriculture Drive
Westminster

Perennials, annuals, vines, native plants, shrubs

Also features “Kids Corner” tent for crafts and environmental lessons as well as a bee observation hive.

“Previously loved” gardening items will also be available for sale

For more information, contact

Steve Allgeier
Home Horticulture
Master Gardener Coordinator
410 386 2760

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Westminster Hydrants scheduled to be flushed in the Greens May 12th through the 21, 2014

Westminster Hydrants scheduled to be flushed in the Greens
 May 12th through the 21, 2014

WESTMINSTER SCHEDULED HYDRANT FLUSHING
Hydrants scheduled to be flushed in areas of the City

Westminster, MD – The City of Westminster Public Works Department hereby announces scheduled fire hydrant flushing for the following areas:

The Greens of Westminster

Hydrant flushing will take place from 8:00 pm to midnight on Monday, May 12th through Wednesday, May 14th and then will continue on Monday, May 19th through Wednesday, May 21st. Public water system customers may experience discolored water during this time, this is normal. As a precaution, it is advisable to draw water for consumption prior to 8:00 pm each night.

For more information, please contact the City of Westminster Utility Maintenance Department at 410-848-9565. 

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The City of Westminster Public Works Department is located at 56 West Main Street. The department is responsible for overseeing the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plants, and the Utility Maintenance and Street Departments. For more information, call 410-848-9000 or visit www.westminstermd.gov.

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Announcing ‘The Civil War in Carroll County 1864’ on May 17, 2014 at the Historical Society of Carroll County

Announcing ‘The Civil War in Carroll County 1864’ on May 17, 2014 at the Historical Society of Carroll County

The Civil War in Carroll County 1864

The Historical Society of Carroll County (HSCC)
216 East Main Street, Westminster, MD
Partners: Carroll County Public Library and Dave Shuey of History Teller Productions

Westminster, MD - The Civil War comes alive this month at the Historical Society of Carroll County, Maryland, Inc. (HSCC) with a revealing new exhibit at Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street, Westminster, Maryland.

Special programs will be presented at 10:30 AM and 2:30 PM.  Admission is free.  The exhibit will remain through 2014, Tuesday through Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM.

‘The Civil War in Carroll County: 1864’ commemorates Carroll County’s prominent role in the War.  Visitors will see artifacts, photos and documents that showcase Lincoln’s presidential election of 1864, Civil War era conscription, United States Colored Troops from Carroll County, the Johnson-Gilmor raid of New Windsor and Westminster, the personal effects of Civil War soldiers, and Civil War weapons.

Visitors also will enjoy a sideboard that survived the July, 1864, burning of Chambersburg, PA, when Brigadier General John McCausland, Jr. demanded ransom money for the Confederacy. 

David Shuey of History Teller Productions will present General John McCausland in period attire, describing his ride through Maryland 150 years ago. 

The General’s horse will be on hand to delight children of all ages.  Shuey’s appearance is sponsored by the Carroll County Public Library (CCPL) and History Teller Productions.

The historic Sherman-Fisher-Shellman House Museum at 206 East Main Street and the Shriver-Weybright Gallery in Kimmey House at 210 East Main Street will be open for tours. 

Admission to the Shriver-Weybright Gallery is free. 

Admission to the Shellman House is free for HSCC members, $ 5 each for others.

Visitors may participate in a special raffle for gifts from HSCC’s Shop at Cockey’s, while the CCPL Bookmobile will help visitors peruse and borrow books and other media about the Civil War.

HSCC is celebrating 75 years of service to the community in 2014.  Founded in 1939 to preserve and restore the Mary Shellman house, HSCC today exists to collect and preserve artifacts and documents about Carroll County history and educate the public about local heritage.  The Society is a partner with the City of Westminster in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the City of Westminster.
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Friday, May 9, 2014

Gordon F. Wickes, Jr, 67, of Finksburg, died early Thursday morning, May 8, 2014



Born June 30, 1946 in Catonsville, he was the son of the late Gordon F. Wickes, Sr. and Hilda Stull Wickes.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Margaret Smith Wickes. 

Gordon was a graduate of LeMalay Arts School and president of Cross Countries Travel in Westminster.

He was a member of Westminster Church of the Brethren and the Carroll County Arts Council and was a contributing artist for Off-Track Art.  Gordon was a world traveler, travelling over 15 times to his beloved Ireland.

He enjoyed dancing, photography and spending time with his family and beloved grandson, Ethan.  He also enjoyed talking to everyone he met. 

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son and wife, Ian R. and Marina Wickes of Taneytown, daughter Leah T. Wickes of Finksburg; brothers, Wesley Wickes and wife, Judi, of Dagsboro, DE and Richard Wickes of Lewes, DE; and a grandson, Ethan V. Wickes.  He was pre-deceased by a sister, Annette Noel Snyder. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2014 from the Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster, with Pastor Herb Ruby officiating.   Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.  There will be a gathering of friends after the service at 2056 Brown Road in Finksburg.   

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00 PM. 

Contributions may be made in his name to the Carroll County Arts Council, 91 W Main Street, Westminster, MD  21157 or to the ARC of Carroll County, 180 Kriders Church Road, Westminster, MD   21158.



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