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Friday, December 17, 2010

DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news


Eagle Archive - DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news, By Kevin Dayhoff shar.es/Xtm5U


"...Paradoxically, at a time when we look forward to spending more time with our families, friends and loved ones, the folks who provide so much to our quality of life are spending more time away from their families than at any other time of the year.

To make matters worse, recently the weather has been frightfully cold; making matters that more unbearable.

"Please keep folks such as firefighters, police officers, teachers and public works personnel in your hearts and your prayers as you enjoy the holiday season."

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It was 40 years ago that one local community leader got his start, and made the news. The now-defunct newspaper, the Community Reporter, carried an article Dec. 11, 1970, noting that "Richard N. Dixon, 32 years of age and the first black to assume a post on the Carroll County School Board, was sworn into office last week."

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Published December 12, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle  ... Mandel announced his appointment on November 19. Dixon attended Carroll County schools and graduated from ... ; It was an auspicious start for Dixon, who went on to become a ... out looking at Christmas lights,

Published April 25, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Eldersburg Eagle, Westminster Eagle  ... speaker at the Carroll County NAACP Branch 7014 Freedom Fund Banquet ... the date of the recent NAACP banquet all the more poignant. ... to the day of the NAACP banquet -- that Bell's conviction ... at a lunch counter,

Published August 4, 2009 by Westminster Eagle
... rights movement. Teaching in turbulent times…  The college has always been known as the first co-education college below the Mason-Dixon Line. However, integrating the college was a struggle. The Baltimore Colts began their summer practice at Western Maryland ... ...

Published March 14, 2010 by Westminster Eagle, Carroll Eagle
... As Jones finished his introduction, Dixon looked up and paused for ... earned a Bronze Star. Richard Dixon returned from the war to ... for health reasons. Today, Richard Dixon remains retired, but retains a ... not reading Tim Dixon's book, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached ... ...

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Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Westminster Maryland Main Street Weekend Happenings - December 17-19, 2010

Westminster Maryland Main Street Weekend Happenings - December 17-19, 2010

There are quite a few activities happening in Downtown Westminster this weekend. Click on the link below to see what might of interest to you in Downtown Westminster this weekend!!! 

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Also please see: Coffee with Santa at Birdies on Sat. Dec 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Come have coffee with Santa at Sherri Hosfeld Joseph’s Birdie’s Café in Westminster, Maryland on Saturday, December 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 birdiescoffee.com

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By Stan Ruchlewicz, Westminster Maryland’s administrator of economic development.  http://www.westminstermd.gov/mainstreet/documents/MainStreetWeekendHappenings12-17.pdf

Stan Ruchlewicz, Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County, Main Street, economic development, restaurants, art, culture

Also check out The City of Westminster: Arts, Entertainment & Recreation on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-City-of-Westminster-Arts-Entertainment-Recreation/171723916191230



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Coffee with Santa at Birdies on Sunday Dec 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.


UPDATE: Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4


Word is, from Santa's PIO, that Santa's schedule has changed - Santa has an issue with his sleigh- but he's still coming to Birdie's Cafe Coffee House and he will now appear at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.  Birdie's Cafe Coffee House: http://www.facebook.com/birdiescafe

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 www.birdiescoffee.com




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Come have coffee with Santa at Sherri Hosfeld Joseph’s Birdie’s Café in Westminster, Maryland on Saturday, December 19, 2010 from 2:30 to 6 p.m. UPDATE: Santa at Birdie's on Sunday, December 19th, 2010 from 2:30 to 4

233 East Main St. Westminster MD 21157 410-848-7931 birdiescoffee.com

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Monday, December 13, 2010

Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz does it all



Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz does it all

Westminster Fire Department annual Santa detail #19 December 16, 2009

Westminster Mayor Kevin Utz does it all.  This picture was captured last year during the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1 annual Santa detail… on December 16, 2009.  I found this photo - and several others of the mayor - as I was going over my photos from Santa details from years in the past.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff




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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Santa Claus is coming to Westminster on a Westminster fire department fire engine.


Santa Claus is coming to Westminster on a Westminster fire department fire engine.

By Kevin Dayhoff

12/06/2010

In a greatly anticipated holiday treat, courtesy of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Company No.1, Santa Claus will once again be roaming Westminster area neighborhoods on a fire engine, beginning this coming Monday, December 13.

Santa will be leaving the fire station each evening 6 p.m., December 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th.  A rain date has also been set for December 17.

According to a press release on the Westminster fire department’s website, http://www.westminstervfd.org/, the department will not post a neighborhood schedule this year.  In the past, fires and other emergencies have caused the schedule to be changed too often.

“Just listen for the sirens and you will see jolly ole Saint Nick.  WFD promises that we will make every effort to bring Santa down your street.”

Santa has also been scheduled to visit the fire station for the department’s annual Christmas breakfast.  The breakfast will begin at 6 a.m. and continue throughout the morning on Saturday December 18, 2010.  Santa will arrive at 8 a.m., according to Lt. Josh Evans, a spokesperson in Mr. Claus’ office.

He is scheduled to appear on one of Westminster's antique fire trucks, and “wants to have his picture taken with you,” according to the department’s website.

For more information visit the website or call the station at 410-848-1800.

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DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news

DAYHOFF: In Christmas past, county leaders and community celebrations made the news

Eagle Archive

"... Paradoxically, at a time when we look forward to spending more time with our families, friends and loved ones, the folks who provide so much to our quality of life are spending more time away from their families than at any other time of the year. To make matters worse, recently the weather has been frightfully cold; making matters that more unbearable.
"Please keep folks such as firefighters, police officers, teachers and public works personnel in your hearts and your prayers as you enjoy the holiday season."


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Thursday, December 9, 2010

Carroll County commissioners open term with 'framework from which to govern'

Term limits, property rights and prayer before meetings are among new board's 10 philosophies

Carroll County commissioners open term with 'framework from which to govern'

By Jim Joyner
Posted 12/08/10  http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4991/term-limits-property-rights-prayer-before-meetings-are-among-new-boards-10-philosophies/
Smaller government, term limits, lower property taxes and a resistance of unfunded mandates from state and federal government — these are a few of "10 Governing Philosophies" unveiled Wednesday by the newly-elected Board of County Commissioners at a press conference in Westminster.

Also on the list: prayer before each board meeting, no more county cars for commissioners and promise to converse with constituents in "plain English."

“It is important for us to set a direction, and we have worked collectively on this," said Commissioner Doug Howard, who represents the 5th Commissioner District in Sykesville and Eldersburg.

Howard said the commissioner board — which has no incumbents and is the first-ever in Carroll County with five members elected by district — wanted to express its philosophies to set a tone for the new term. The board was sworn into office Monday.

"These philosophies will serve as a framework from which to govern," said Howard, "(and are) the product of our collective understanding of the will and the desire of the citizens." ... 



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At Wednesday's event, each of the five commissioners took a turn announcing two of the principles. In addition to Howard, those taking part were Robin Frazier (1st District-Manchester/Taneytown), Haven Shoemaker (2nd-Hampstead/Finksburg), Dave Roush (3rd-Westminster) and Richard Rothschild (4th-Mount Airy/New Windsor). All are Republicans.


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Monday, December 6, 2010

December 7, 1923: Woodbine National Bank - Important Case Decided By The Court Of Appeals

Important Case Decided By The Court Of Appeals

The Court of Appeals of Maryland decided on December 6, 1923, the case of James R. Weer against the Woodbine National Bank, at Woodbine, Carroll County, in favor of the Woodbine Bank, and sustaining the judgment of the Circuit Court for Carroll County against James R. Weer.

Mr. Weer had a safe deposit box in the vault of the Woodbine Bank, which he rented to keep his securities in and yeggmen one night some time ago entered the Bank, and cut a way through the vault doors with an acetylene torch, broke open the safe deposit boxes, and stole the bonds of Mr. Weer and other renters.

Mr. Weer sued the Bank, alleging negligence because the Bank did not have a burglar alarm system, a watchman, insurance of the contents of its safety boxes, and sufficiently thick doors to the vault.

The Circuit Court for Carroll County held that there was no negligence, under all the circumstances, on the part of the Bank and its officials, and by direction of the Court the jury found for the Bank; and this position of the Carroll County Court has been affirmed by the Court of Appeals. The case is important because it determines a number of other claims depending on this suit.

Democratic Advocate, December 7, 1923.

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White House history


White House history




Historical facts, thoughts, ramblings and collections on the Presidency and about the Presidents of the United States.

By Anthony Bergen

E-Mail: bergen.anthony AT gmail.com

The White House was not quite 50 years old when this daguerreotype was taken in 1846. Today, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States is over 200 years old.

George Washington selected the site of the nation’s capital and picked Pierre L’Enfant to plan the federal city.  Architect James Hoban’s design for the President’s House was chosen from a field of nine designs (one of which was submitted anonymously by Thomas Jefferson).  L’Enfant envisioned a Presidential Palace five times larger than the White House that was eventually built.

Important numbers:
•132 rooms
•35 bathrooms
•412 doors
•147 windows
•28 fireplaces
•8 staircases, 3 elevators
•55,000 square feet of floor space
•6 stories
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is the address
•18 acres of land surround the White House complex
•42 Presidents have lived in the building; George Washington is the only President who never lived in the White House

Important Dates:
•1792: Cornerstone laid and construction begins
•1800: John Adams is the first President to move into the building
•1814: The British burn the building, leaving nothing standing besides charred walls; contrary to popular belief, painting over the soot marks is not why the building is known as the “White House” — it was referred to as the “White House” before the War of 1812 because of its whitewashed walls
•1817: James Monroe moves back in after the building is reconstructed
•1824: The South Portico is added
•1829: The North Portico is added
•1834: Indoor plumbing is installed
•1837: Central heating is installed
•1848: Gaslights are installed
•1853: President Fillmore is the first to use hot water
•1866: A telegraph is installed
•1879: The first White House telephone is installed.  The White House phone number was “1” and it remained the only phone in the building for thirty years.
•1881: Air-conditioning is installed to help ease the suffering of President Garfield following his shooting.
•1891: Electricity is installed
•1901: The Secret Service begins protecting the President and the White House after President McKinley is assassinated
•1902: The West Wing is added; Theodore Roosevelt officially names the building “The White House”; it was previously known officially as “The Executive Mansion”
•1909: The Oval Office is constructed
•1921: A radio is installed
•1922: The White House Police is formed
•1926: An electric refrigerator is installed
•1933: An indoor swimming pool is built for President Roosevelt; it was later turned into the Press Room by President Nixon
•1942: The East Wing, including a movie theater, is built
•1947: A television is installed
•1949: The White House is found to be structurally unsound; President Truman moves into Blair House while the White House is completely gutted on the inside and reconstructed, with two basements added.
•1952: President Truman moves into the reconstructed White House
•1961: The White House Historical Association is created
•1979: Computers are installed
•1988: The White House is accredited as a museum
•1994: A pilot kills himself trying to fly a small plane into the White House; it crashes on the lawn before reaching the building
•2001: Public tours of the White House are severely restricted following the September 11th terrorist attacks


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