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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Wooster Ohio water department hydrant flushing

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Friday, May 16, 2014

Cathy Baty looks on Tom Rasmussen talks about the new Civil War display at HSCC

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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.

http://www.fletcherfuneralhome.net/obits/obituary.php?id=468030

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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

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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.

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Monday, May 12, 2014

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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.

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2014/05/ober-s-herr-jr-87-of-westminster-died.html

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.

http://www.myersdurborawfh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=470284

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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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http://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/PublicInformation/PressReleases/tabid/2382/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/5310/A-Celebration-of-Prettyboy-Reservoir-and-Watershed.aspx

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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.

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2013-04-26/explore/bal-prettyboy-reservoir-liquid-asset-20130426_1_drinking-water-water-supply-baltimore-city-department

Steady stream of data Study: Researchers studying the... March 11, 1998

Gunpowder River tests high on bacteria levels Early data... July 10, 1998

Many hands give Gunpowder trout lift October 6, 2005

Nature in the balance September 10, 2001

Putting the public to work with public works November 1, 2010

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

Public invited to learn about the dam, health of watershed

April 16, 2014 http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2014/05/success-breeds-another-prettyboy-day-by.html

Labels: Baltimore, Baltimore city public works, Baltimore water sewer, Baltimore water sewer Prettyboy Reservoir

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-county/north-county/ph-nc-prettyboy-dam-0417-20140417,0,4049830.story

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

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

University of Maryland Extension is an equal opportunity employer with equal access programs

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Re-elect Kevin Dayhoff to the Westminster City Council May 9th, 2023

Hi, I am Kevin Dayhoff, and I would like to be re-elected - along with Councilmembers Ann Gilbert and Greg Pecoraro - to remain in the three Westminster Common Council seats that are available in the upcoming May 9th city election. We offer experience, energy, accessibility, vision, fiscally prudent, and socially responsible leadership. It would be an honor to have the opportunity to take another turn as a Westminster elected official. This has been paid for by Dayhoff for Westminster, Caroline Babylon - Treasurer. For more information click on the image.

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