Baltimore Ravens Given The "Heart Of Westminster"
"Poe", Official Baltimore Ravens Mascot: Dr.
Henry B. Reiff, Dean of Graduate & Professional Studies, McDaniel College;
Honorable Kevin Utz, Mayor of City of Westminster; Scott Albright, President of
Ravens Roost #115. Submitted photo.
Tuesday, December 20, 20100, Westminster, MD – The City
of Westminster, in collaboration with Ravens Roost #115, and McDaniel
College, presented the Baltimore Ravens with the "Heart of
Westminster " Award on Saturday, December 17, 2011.
"Poe," Official Baltimore Ravens Mascot, accepted
the Award on behalf of the Baltimore Ravens. Poe took Westminster's Heart back
home to Ravens Headquarters in Owings Mills, where it shall be proudly
displayed and serve as a constant reminder that our beloved Baltimore Ravens
are always welcome because "home is where the heart is.”
The award ceremony commenced at the McDaniel College Arch
and was immediately followed by an impromptu "Ravens Main Street America
Parade" down Main Street in Westminster in community-wide support of the
Baltimore Ravens and to celebrate the community's proud history with
them.
Parade disbanded at the City's Municipal Key Lot on
Longwell, where the community united for warm reception, including live
entertainment provided by Wylde Fire Band via C and J Stage Company, and
autographs from former Ravens Joe Maese and Bennie Thompson. Grand Marshal of
the Ravens Main Street America Parade was Dr. Henry B. Reiff, dean of Graduate
and Professional Studies of McDaniel College. Master of Ceremonies was Kirk
McEwen, 98 Rock & WBAL.
Parade Participants included enthusiastic Ravens Roosts from
around the region, Mayor Kevin Utz, Santa and Mrs. Claus with Carroll County
Farm Museum on Westminster Fire Department fire truck, Tevis Oil Tanker, Greg
Hudnet's '52 Ravens-Themed Buick, Green Turtle, Carroll County Car Club,
Baltimore Ravens Hooligans, and Old Westminster Reality.
All event participants and guests were invited to grab a
bite to eat and do some last minute holiday shopping on Main Street in
Westminster. The celebration continued throughout the evening at Rafael's
Restaurant, 32 W. Main Street, home of Ravens Roost 115.
The
Ravens Roost #115 is a nonprofit organization situated in Westminster, Maryland
dedicated to the promotion of professional football, raising funds for local
charities, and to bringing the community together.
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