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- December 10, 2014 |column
- ...recorded and preserved by generations of local residents and others who love history. The website, with a lot of input by Kevin Dayhoff, and other writings by Catherine Baty, Anne and George Horvath, Mary Ann Ashcroft and others give us a glimpse of how Westminster...
Winchester embraced opportunity
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- April 22, 2014 |Article
- ...One of those families is that of Kevin Dayhoff, mayor of Westminster from 2001 to 2005...Westminster for generations, according to Dayhoff, and as it happens, the Willis Street...were both part of the Longwell Farm," Dayhoff said. "It just all comes together and...
Westminster celebrates 250 years and Arbor Day with tree planting
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- January 2, 2015 |Article
Much of the time, history can be the dry stuff of names and facts or memorized dates found in textbooks. Nothing can bring history alive more than our own memories or growing up listening to the recollections of our parents or grandparents.
A love story that began on New Year's Eve, 1945 [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: History
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- December 30, 2014 |Article
Powder, serving with the U.S. Army's 6th Cavalry, was waiting to be deployed to Cuba when he wrote to his sister, "Mrs. Wm. Stansbury," from Tampa, Florida: "Dear Sister. I and our troops are still here.
Carroll County's connection to Cuba began with sugar in 1800s
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- December 21, 2014 |Article
At the Carroll County Farm Museum holiday house tour and open house on Dec. 5, museum volunteer Michele Crew distributed glass pickles to the volunteers in attendance. I have a very vague recollection of hearing about a glass pickle Christmas tree ornament while growing-up in Carroll County.
It's beginning to look a lot like . . . pickle ornaments? [Eagle Archives}
TAGS: Christmas, Travel
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- December 2, 2014 |Article
It was an eerie juxtaposition in Westminster on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Participants were making their final preparations for marching in the annual Westminster Christmas parade ? "Miracle on Main Street.-
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- September 28, 2014 |Article
While enjoying a pot-luck lunch served at the Taylorsville United Methodist Church after a Sept. 14 Homecoming service, the subject of the life and times and history of Dr. J. Francis Crawford came up during a conversation with Bill Knill and the church's historian, Steve Bittner, Jr.
Life of country doctor part of late morning repast after church service [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: History
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- February 5, 2014 |Article
- ...received an imported breech-loading shotgun. Throughout his career he gave away 5,000 guns representing sales of 5,000,000 cigars!" When he is not admiring the artwork on the old cigar labels, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
When cigars meant major industry in Manchester [Column]
TAGS: History, Arts and Culture, Railway Transportation
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- February 17, 2014 |Article
- ...City, a vast collection of skyscrapers and a thriving economic center that may be best described as the Hong Kong of Latin and South America. If he is not showing pictures of his trip to Panama to friends, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Panama Canal opened markets for Carroll farmers [Column]
TAGS: History, Travel, World War I (1914-1918), Arts and Culture, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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- February 12, 2014 |Article
- ...College: 621 employees • Carroll County Commissioners: 587 employees • Carroll Community College: 509 employees • Evapco: 440 employees When he is not counting the days until spring, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Wormseed was once a growing industry in the county [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Agriculture, WebMD Corporation, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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- January 17, 2014 |Article
- ...life were the parking meters the Westminster Common Council had voted for in 1941. When he is not feeding the meters and shopping in Westminster's historic — and well-defended downtown — Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Carroll County faced threat of war in first month of new year [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: First Aid, Government Debt
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- April 21, 2014 |Article
- As the city emerges from an unusually hard winter, Westminster officials have begun turning their attention toward celebrating the city's sestercentennial (250 years) birthday this year. Winters such as the one we just endured are hard on a city ? and expensive.
Westminster warming up for birthday celebration
TAGS: History, Arts and Culture
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- April 15, 2014 |Article
- On April 12, 1946, Maryland Gov. Herbert O'Conor "announced his decision to provide permanent automobile registration tags for motor vehicles in the State," according to a local newspaper.
Vehicle license plates long a topic of interest [Column]
TAGS: Laws and Legislation, Automotive Equipment, U.S. Military, Manufacturing and Engineering, Maryland General Assembly
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- March 25, 2014 |Article
- In 1945, institutional racism in Maryland was a hot topic. In part, the discussion was driven by pragmatism in that, according to research by historian Kenneth D. Durr, more than 20 percent of the population in Baltimore was said to be black.
Westminster minister helped raise awareness of civil rights in 1940s
TAGS: Laws and Legislation, History, Anglicanism, Arts and Culture, University of Maryland, College Park
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- March 19, 2014 |Article
- "Today's Paper Has Community Fallout Shelter Plan ? The new community fallout shelter plan for Carroll County is included in this newspaper. ?"
Current tensions in Ukraine bring back memories of Cold War
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- May 20, 2014 |Article
- is again organizing this hallowed tradition ? which began when Mary Bostwick Shellman followed Gen. John A. Logan's May 5th, 1868, General Order No. 11 to adorn the graves of Union soldiers with flowers ? for the 147th time.
Ceremonies on Memorial Day have extra significance for Westminster
TAGS: Laws and Legislation, History, Human Interest, American Legion, Memorial Day
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On Nov. 10, the headline on a prominent local newspaper read, "A Splendid Victory for the Right!" for an article that analyzed the results from the recent election results. Several weeks have gone by and folks are still talking about the Nov.-
- October 7, 2014 |Article
More than 60 years ago, the Route 140 "Roadside Picnic Area and Community Fish Pond" was dedicated with great fanfare by then-Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin during a Saturday program that began at 2 p.m. and lasted all afternoon.
Pond a source of respite for Westminster visitors and residents
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- November 4, 2014 |Article
Much of the discussion about the 250th anniversary of the City of Westminster has emphasized the early establishment of the retail stores, restaurants and hotels in town that provided goods and services for the steady stream of settlers who were traveling west.
Consider chilled treat as weather begins to cool [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Lifestyle and Leisure, George Washington, History, Restaurants, Dining and Drinking
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- November 11, 2014 |Article
Since 2003, the event, which is sponsored by the Westminster Road Runners Club, has been held in honor of the memory of Terry Burk, who was struck by a car and killed on Aug. 10, 1995, while jogging with his friends, Dave Roush, Don Myers, and Dave Herlocker, on Route 97 at Kalten Road.
Nov. 15 5k honors memory of Terry Burk and Sam Case [Eagle Archives]
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- November 15, 2014 |Article
It was an ironic twist of fate. On Oct. 22, it was announced that Dr. C. Levine Billingslea, one of the earliest proponents of Carroll Hospital Center, would be posthumously awarded the Legacy Award by the Community Foundation of Carroll County. Then, on Nov.-
- September 23, 2014 |Article
Many historians would agree with state Sen. Joe Getty, a local historian, who wrote, "Researching local business histories is difficult and challenging. Sources for such information are generally scarce and incomplete?"
Westminster mayor remembered [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: William McKinley, History
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- July 11, 2014 |Article
Last year's Liberty Reservoir Day event was well attended and according to Kurt Kocher, the department's spokesman, the department would like to build upon last year's success. "We really want to encourage folks to appreciate ? and enjoy the reservoir," he said.
Liberty Reservoir Day celebrates local watershed [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Law Enforcement, History, Waterway and Maritime Transportation
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- September 16, 2014 |Article
He was shot twice before a Hispanic African-American, James Parker, stopped the shooting. McKinley died eight days later at 2:15 a.m. Sat., Sept. 14, 1901.
Assassinated McKinley ought to be remembered [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: William McKinley, History, Spanish-American War, FBI, White House
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- September 8, 2014 |Article
This Sunday, Grace Lutheran Church will celebrate the recent extensive renovations to its historic 1884 sanctuary with a rededication service at 3 p.m. As has been reported in past columns, the historic church at 21 Carroll St. in Westminster was chartered Sept. 20 to 23, 1867.
Celebrating Grace Lutheran Church's growth and history in Westminster
TAGS: History, Lutheranism
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- July 18, 2014 |Article
and Carroll County's Department of Recreation and Parks have joined the National Recreation and Parks Association in celebrating National Recreation and Parks Month. According to NRPA.org, the theme for this year's month-long celebration is "OUT is IN."
Recreation in Westminster always a hot topic during summer [Column]
TAGS: Hybrid Vehicles, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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- August 21, 2014 |Article
was first laid out by William Winchester in 1764, it was located on one of the three main routes west in what we now know as Carroll County. Today these routes are known as Route 30, Route 140, and Route 26.
A tradition of Greek restaurants in Carroll County [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Lifestyle and Leisure, JC Penney Company Inc., Port of Baltimore, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking
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- August 29, 2014 |Article
On Aug. 31, 1895, a local Westminster newspaper, the American Sentinel, published an article that the Westminster Fire Department was about to sell its building at 37 E. Main St. and build a new building at 66 E. Main St. up the street to the east of the existing building.
1890s in Westminster ripe with social, civic, infrastructure changes [Eagle Archive]
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- August 6, 2014 |Article
The tour will "explore the variety of trees and shrubs found around the Belle Grove Square area of Westminster," said Allgeier in an interview last month in his office in the extension service building at the Carroll County Ag Center, one that could pass for a plant and insect emporium.
Tour of Westminster trees taps roots of city's history [Column]
TAGS: Colleges and Universities
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- August 15, 2014 |Article
The American Sentinel article reported that, "Mr. R. Frank Caples, a young grocer and farmer, of Cockeysville, and Miss Stella Parks, a daughter of Mr.
Reconciliation not in the cards for couple who married in Westminster [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: William Shakespeare, Netflix Inc., Marriage
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- August 7, 2014 |Article
This Tuesday's topic for the monthly Box Lunch Talk presented by the Historical Society of Carroll County will be the history of the production of wormseed in Carroll County. The presenters for the Aug. 1
Oil from wormseed plants a cash crop for Carroll County farmers [Eagle Archive]
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- April 8, 2014 |Article
- There were actually at least two sports stadiums in Northeast Baltimore at 33rd Street and Ellerslie Avenue in what was once a city park by the name of Venable Park. The first, Baltimore Municipal Stadium, began operations Dec. 2, 1922.
Oriole baseball history includes loss to Westminster in 1885 [Column]
TAGS: Chicago White Sox, History, Baltimore Orioles, Memorial Stadium, Arts and Culture
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- June 26, 2014 |Article
" more than 100 years ago, my wife and I were the only persons on Main Street at the railroad tracks when an internationally known cyclist came through town at 10:48 p.m. on a Friday last month.
Pippa's team latest attraction for Carroll County cycling fans
TAGS: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, History, Michael Matthews (cyclist), Bicycle Racing, William, Duke of Cambridge
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- March 4, 2014 |Article
- Many residents today may not recall the crazy-quilt "dog leg" intersection of John, Bond and Main streets, or the equally mismatched collision of Main and Liberty streets, Railroad Avenue, and the train tracks in Westminster. Years ago, these intersections did not look anything like they do now.
Streets and history of Westminster intersect at odd angles [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: History, Arts and Culture, Bars and Clubs, Railway Transportation
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- March 11, 2014 |Article
- In the last several weeks, articles in the Baltimore Sun report that a ruling by the Maryland Court of Appeals "tossed-out ? an ambitious legislative effort" to address what some lawmakers perceived as abusive practices on the part of some ground-rent owners in Maryland.
Long-standing history of ground-rent on property in Westminster [Column]
TAGS: Real Estate, History, Rentals, Arts and Culture, Courts and the Judiciary
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- July 2, 2014 |Article
In 1731, Dr. Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the county's namesake, lobbied Gov. Samuel Ogle that tax relief, road-building and agricultural business stimulation would encourage the settling of the area now known as Carroll and Frederick counties.
Westminster's history offers insights into personality of Carroll County [Column]
TAGS: French and Indian War, Lobbying, History, Politics and Government, Wars and Interventions
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- June 2, 2014 |Article
This summer will mark the 40-year anniversary of the construction of the Carroll County Office Building on a 9-acre track of fallow farmland at 225 N. Center St. in Westminster. This writer vividly recalls the construction of that building because he worked on the site as a construction laborer.
County office building's delayed opening 40 years ago [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: House Building, Highway and Road Transportation, Wetlands
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- May 5, 2014 |Article
- The recent resignation of Steve Powell, chief of staff for the Board of Commissioners for Carroll County, brought back memories of other distinguished individuals in county history who have endured that arduous position: Richard "Pat" Hill, Robert A. "Max" Bair and George A. Grier, to name a few.
Powell joins distinguished club of former Carroll County Chiefs of Staff
TAGS: Local Government
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- April 28, 2014 |Article
- On Monday, April 28, at 6:30 p.m., the city will recognize the sapling as the Westminster Sestercentennial Babylon Oak as part of the Westminster Tree Commission's annual Arbor Day celebration and the yearlong commemoration of Westminster's 250th anniversary.
Celebration of historic oak tree a recognition of Westminster's deep roots
TAGS: Human Interest
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- June 18, 2014 |Article
Even as spring struggled to get to its feet one Sunday afternoon last month, a nostalgic audience was marching down memory lane, led by members and guests of the William F. Myers' Sons Band and the heart-warming sounds that have been produced by community bands since the 1800s in Carroll County.
Benefit of community bands is not just for music lovers [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Musical Theater, Concerts, Culture, Music
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- May 26, 2014 |Article
Many in the community keep Moore in their hearts and prayers as an adopted son of the county ? from his days at Western Maryland College (now McDaniel).-
- May 7, 2014 |Article
Franchot created the annual award to honor the legacy of public service exemplified by the former Maryland governor and comptroller and Baltimore City mayor, according to the comptroller's office, and it is presented to one winner in each of Maryland's 24 jurisdictions.
Schaefer Award honors legacy of service to the county by Shepherd's Staff [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Executive Branch, Human Interest, Politics and Government, Elections, Government
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- September 3, 2013 |Article
...assembly. Beth Clementson, Caroline and Evelyn Babylon and Kevin Dayhoff all served as volunteers throughout the week. Some of the many...presumption of innocence. When he is not re-reading Corinthians, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Carroll Lutherans started meeting in 1747 [Eagle archives]
TAGS: Politics and Government, Lutheranism, Arts and Culture, Culture, Crime, Law and Justice
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- March 31, 2013 |Article
- ...following response: "Because that is the way it has always been Mr. Dayhoff. Do you have any additional impertinent questions to share with...with you. When he is not studying his old Latin textbooks, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Reflecting on Easter with grace and peace
TAGS: Easter, Religion and Belief
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- January 12, 2013 |Article
- ...When he's not using his handy-dandy microwave oven, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . The preface from a turn-of-the-century...When he's not using his handy-dandy microwave oven, KevinDayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Chief ingredient of colonial cooking was hard labor
TAGS: Lifestyle and Leisure, Arts and Culture, Cooking, Photography, Art
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- January 12, 2013 |Article
...6494. When he is not writing letters to family and friends, KevinDayhoff may be reached at . The Historical Society of Carroll County will...6494. When he is not writing letters to family and friends, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: County birthday event notes family divided by Civil War
TAGS: Jobs and Workplace, Book, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Culture, Arts and Culture
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- March 15, 2013 |Article
...Society for details, at or 410-848-6494. It was Eaton who instilled in a young Kevin Dayhoff a love of all things about writing and Shakespeare. When he is not re-reading his favorite Shakespeare play, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: From Hoffman's Inn, Mike Eaton inspired a love of Carroll living
TAGS: High Schools, Schools, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Arts and Culture, Education
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- July 1, 2013 |Article
- ...Rent for a one-bedroom unit was $122.94, and a two-bedroom unit rented for $221.94. When not reading "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury while listening to "Fire" by Arthur Brown, KevinDayhoff may be reached by smoke signals or
Timber Ridge burns its mortgage [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Ray Bradbury, Christianity, Rentals, Anglicanism, Religion and Belief
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- September 17, 2013 |Article
...Keyser before she looked-up and added, “Oh, it has been a great day to spend time with the community.” When he is not savoring the last days of summer with a hot dog and lots of mustard, KevinDayhoff may be reached at .
Westminster celebrates diversity at Tristreet block party
TAGS: Law Enforcement, NAACP
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- December 2, 2013 |Article
- ...been too small for commercial success. It was at night, on the other hand, that radio listening really picked up." When he is not up late at night surfing the Internet looking for foreign radio stations, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Early radio in Carroll County [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Television Industry, Radio Industry, Media Industry, Entertainment, Radio
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- June 19, 2013 |Article
- ...care during our trying time. Donations of any amount will be accepted at both viewings to benefit this most worthy cause." When not reminiscing about the good old days in the Carroll County Office Building, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
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- September 25, 2013 |Article
...smiles. I’ll look forward to seeing you there. I’ll be the one sticking close to the food booths because another part of the fun of Fallfest is eating. When he is not eating at Fallfest, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
Westminster's Fallfest continues a proud tradition [Commentary]
TAGS: Entertainment, Arts and Culture, Music, Art
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- July 22, 2013 |Article
- ...County Department of Land Use, Planning and Development. The event and parking are free. For information, call 410-545-6541. When not immersed in Scott's history book, Kevin Dayhoffmay be reached at or @kevindayhoff on Twitter.
Liberty Reservoir Day puts spotlight on shimmering asset
TAGS: Executive Branch, Politics and Government
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- June 10, 2013 |Article
...across the globe and pay humble tribute to this enduring American symbol and celebrate the hope and ideals that it embodies. When he is not immersed in studying the history and trivia of the U.S. flag, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Raise the flag to salute America [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Flag Day (United States), Politics and Government, Library of Congress, Arts and Culture, U.S. Congress
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- September 18, 2013 |Article
...business breakfast are around; the only thing that is going to get run over is anything that gets in their way. When he is not mixing together another helping of history with his scrambled eggs and toast, Kevin E. Dayhoff may be reached at
Addressing Lincoln and more at Taneytown breakfast [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln
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- September 23, 2013 |Article
- ...community out … and a great opportunity for the Westminster Police Department to make friends and build relationships," Benfer said. When he is not savoring the last days of summer with a hot dog, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Westminster celebrates its diversity at annual block party [Column]
TAGS: NAACP
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- August 5, 2013 |Article
- ...forget your service and sacrifice. You have the indebted thanks of a grateful nation for having served. Thank you. When he not immersed in his old Marine Corps history book, Kevin Dayhoffmay be reached at or @kevindayhoff on Twitter.
Recalling the ceasefire of an inconvenient war [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Armed Forces, International Military Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Korean War (1950-1953), U.S. Marine Corps
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- July 15, 2013 |Article
- ...cost 20 cents; a pound of peanut butter, 21 cents; and two cans of tomatoes were 15 cents." A washed-out trumpet player, Kevin Dayhoff now parades in his pajamas at his keyboard. When he's not busy with that, he may be reached at
Westminster Municipal Band led a hot time in Ocean City
TAGS: Arts and Culture, Chesapeake Bay Bridge, Fires
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- May 21, 2013 |Article
...William Donald Schaffer, as well as Gov. Harry Hughes and U.S. Rep. Beverly Byron all offered assistance. When he's not hiding in the basement of his house any time he hears the wind howling outside, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
In May 1979, a tornado battered Westminster [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: JC Penney Company Inc., Tornadoes and Wind Storms, National Weather Service, Maryland State Police, Shingles
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- August 26, 2013 |Article
- ...attended a civil rights rally and march on Washington. It was at this event that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. When he is not dreaming of an endless summer, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
No August vacation for events of historical significance [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: War of 1812, Politics and Government, Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Richard Nixon
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- April 3, 2013 |Article
- ...Creek Cemetery. No word yet as to whether or not the county granted the family the proper permits to bury him. (Yes, that is a bit of sarcasm.) When he not re-reading the story of David and Goliath, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
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- August 19, 2013 |Article
...meats." It reminds me of an observation by the late Groucho Marx, who once said, "Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana." When he is not swatting flies, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at or @kevindayhoff on Twitter.
Westminster under attack, or, when bugs bugged us [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Truman Capote, CNBC (tv network), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Barack Obama, White House
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- October 24, 2013 |Article
...the defendant was executed, one death penalty for which there was a reprieve, two acquittals and one case where the charges were dropped." When not looking for chocolate to ward off the evil spirits, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Witch hunt thankfully not a Halloween tradition in Carroll [Column]
TAGS: Halloween, Arts and Culture
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- February 19, 2013 |Article
- ...for the explosion of the barrels of coal oil. It was only through the heroic efforts of the firemen that adjoining buildings were saved." When he is not practicing stop, drop, and roll for fire safety, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: In 1945, fire and 'canned news' in Taneytown
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine
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- March 8, 2013 |Article
- ...will require 10 days to restore service again. … The county roads were drifted shut and were shoveled open by men." At this point spring cannot come soon enough. When he is not out shoveling snow, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: There is no predicting the weather in March
TAGS: Ash Wednesday, Winter Weather and Blizzards, Business Enterprises, Newspaper and Magazine
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- November 8, 2013 |Article
...at the Westminster Recreation and Parks Family Center, 11 Longwell Ave. The event is hosted by Carroll Post 31 of the American Legion. When not reminiscing about serving in the Marines, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . Semper Fi.
Black Americans have fought for Republic since its founding [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Armed Forces, Veterans Day, War of 1812, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Africa
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- September 10, 2013 |Article
...themselves. God bless this family and the many other examples of families just like the Fringer family that make our community and country great. When he is not looking through old school papers and year books, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
A tribute to my first-grade teacher, Belle Fringer [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Armed Forces, Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Legion, U.S. Army
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- November 7, 2013 |Article
...have died. The memorial ceremonies begin at 8:15 a.m. and will include the unveiling of a stone monument on the trail in Burk's honor. When he is not huffing and puffing on the Wakefield Valley Trail, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Westminster trail a fitting site for runner's memorial [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Human Interest, Marathon
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- October 23, 2013 |Article
...simply can't find. Maybe a turnip pie or better yet, some Halloween chocolate will bring 'em back. Happy Halloween. When he is not looking for chocolate to ward off the evil spirits, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
Witch hunt thankfully not a Halloween tradition in Carroll [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Halloween, Arts and Culture, Fiction
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- June 24, 2013 |Article
- ...could 'pep up the center of town.' " The current 40,000-square-foot library facility opened on the former church property in March 1980. When he is not roaming the stacks of the Westminster library, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Church property considered for site of Westminster Library in 1972 [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: American Civil War (1861-1865), Christianity, Arts and Culture, Libraries, Religion and Belief
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- April 26, 2013 |Article
...will have a booth with documents and photos of the building of the dam. Parking and the day’s events are free of charge and will be held at When he is not hiking in Prettyboy Watershed, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
Prettyboy Reservoir Day on April 27 celebrates region's liquid asset
TAGS: Environmental Issues, Water Supply, Natural Resources, Earth Day
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- September 26, 2013 |Article
...Reno also noted, “Thomas Kenny, the administrator of Smith's estate, collected his pay account of $74.66 on October 12, 1837.” When he is not eating Mexican food in San Antonio, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
Battle of the Alamo coincided with Carroll's independence efforts [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: American Civil War (1861-1865), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics and Government, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), Elections
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- 1, 2013 |Article
- ...next to the Acropolis, where Paul delivered the Sermon on Mars Hill, Acts 17: 22-31. When he is not trying to remember the difference between Doric, Ionic and Corinthian Greek columns, KevinDayhoff may be reached after dinner at .
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- May 23, 2013 |Article
...mail marketers to increase the number of sales pitches they send by standard mail…" Now isn't that just special … Unbelievable. When smoke is not coming out of ears over junk mail, KevinDayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archives: Standard, aka junk, mail goes back to 19th century
TAGS: Mail Order Industry, The New York Times
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- January 28, 2013 |Article
- ...1180. You may also mail a check to: Westminster Cemetery Company, P.O. Box 1251, Westminster, MD 21158-1251. When he is not visiting centuries of Carroll County history at the Westminster Cemetery, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Community's history comes to rest at Westminster Cemetery
TAGS: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Memorial Day, Human Interest
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- June 24, 2013 |Article
- ...could 'pep up the center of town.' " The current 40,000-square-foot library facility opened on the former church property in March 1980. When he is not roaming the stacks of the Westminster library, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Church property considered for site of Westminster Library in 1972 [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: American Civil War (1861-1865), Christianity, Libraries, Religion and Belief, Arts and Culture
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- May 6, 2013 |Article
...pay for all of this, "tuition, board, room, heat, light, and laundry," at the college would cost $200 a year. When he is not saving his pennies for a donation to the college 120 years from now, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: McDaniel donation comes from graduate of 120 years ago
TAGS: Financial Aid, Education, Human Interest, White House, Colleges and Universities
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- November 17, 2013 |Article
- ...showing how our community has remained steadfast in its patriotism and love for the United States." When he is not hanging out with Manchester's appointed officials, Steve Miller and Kelly Baldwin, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Manchester pays tribute to hometown men and women in uniform [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: War of 1812, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Veterans Day, Arts and Culture, Culture
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- February 26, 2013 |Article
- ...this day, the battle is commemorated every year at the sprawling American Guantánamo Bay military base in Cuba When he is not keeping warm by being a historian-snowbird in the south in February Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Remembering the Maine, and a local Spanish American War casualty
TAGS: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Spanish-American War, Arts and Culture, Culture, Human Interest
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- January 30, 2013 |Article
- ...of Commissioner Armacost, and the county owes him a debt of gratitude for his service to our county and our community. When he is not reminiscing with friends over serving in government many decades ago, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Armacost's fiscal conservatism had its roots in Carroll upbringing
TAGS: Armed Forces, Natural Resource Industry, Science, Agriculture, U.S. Army
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- July 8, 2013 |Article
- ...Carroll County should be proud of its thoughtful approach of paying the proper homage and respect to a horrible conflict 150 years ago. When he is not at the Union Mills Homestead enjoying the exhibits, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Soldiers and civilians shared common ground in Carroll during Civil War [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Music, Executive Branch, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics and Government, Entertainment
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- July 17, 2013 |Article
- ...2760. For information on the Westminster Tree Commission Legacy Tree Program, call Allgeier or the City of Westminster at 410-848-9000. When not lurking in Chiavacci's backyard gazing at treetops, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Willis Street heritage tree tour highlights history and value of trees [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Human Interest
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- October 9, 2013 |Article
...unusually lasts all the way into December.” When all the leaves are brown and the sky is gray… When he is not driving through the countryside admiring Carroll County’s fall colors, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
The reason for the season of fall's colorful tree display [Eagle Archive]
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- October 2, 2013 |Article
...the mission. I love working here,” said Harshman Saturday. “It’s great coffee and I love telling the story. When he is not in one of the local Westminster coffee houses, Kevin E. Dayhoff may be reached at
A revolutionary idea in coffee at the Furnace Hills Coffee Co. [Eagle Archives]
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- July 29, 2013 |Article
- ...Westminster, MD…" For more information on this year's fair, go to carrollcountyfair.com. When he is not chowing down on delicious Carroll County Fair food, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at or @kevindayhoff on Twitter.
Tracing the roots of Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Fair Grounds Corporation
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- April 21, 2013 |Article
- ...president of the freshman class. "However, he was not comfortable with us, and dropped out at the end of his one year," he wrote. When he is not immersed in studying the letter from Birmingham jail, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: King's letter reminds us of a journey too long
TAGS: Martin Luther King Jr., Education, Colleges and Universities, Crime, Law and Justice
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- August 12, 2013 |Article
- ...making Carroll the ninth largest school system in Maryland, according to information on the school system's website. When he is not reminiscing over old high school yearbooks, KevinDayhoff may be reached at or @kevindayhoff on Twitter.
Carroll County school system has come a long way in 148 years [Commentary]
TAGS: Elementary Schools, High Schools, Schools, PTA, Education
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- December 23, 2013 |Article
- ...assured of a horn, a rattler, or a whistle or whatever the gift may be…" Merry Christmas. When he's not singing "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," and enjoying eating his Christmas oranges, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
When a gift of oranges was a Christmas treat in Westminster [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Christmas, Hanukkah, Arts and Culture
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- December 30, 2013 |Article
- ...to arrest and punishment. Last Sunday evening there were crowds in front of both the Methodist Churches, and their conduct was disturbing to the worshipers." When not spending time in church on Sundays, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Carroll's Christmas celebrations tempered by news of war, Great Depression [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Christmas, Newspaper and Magazine
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- January 2, 2014 |Article
- ...Library. Sadly, for reasons not easily understood at this time, the station was unceremoniously torn down in 1961 and turned into a parking lot. When not watching the trains in historic downtown Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Westminster celebrated new year in 1897 with new train station [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Laws and Legislation, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Crime, Law and Justice
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- March 25, 2013 |Article
- ...record, said Lightner. Recipients are chosen by the club's Scholarship and Awards Committee. The deadline for applications is April 1. When he is not volunteering in the community with his wife Caroline, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Westminster's Rotary Club marks 90 years of service, and counting
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- October 16, 2013 |Article
...leaders who forged links from the past and influenced our future. I had the distinct honor and privilege of having worked with both individuals. When he is not sharing with friends fond memories of the past, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Carroll loses links to its past in Ruth Leppo and Elmer Lippy [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Local Government, Law Enforcement, Trinity United Church of Christ, Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice
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- December 11, 2013 |Article
- ...s Coffee Café and The Historical Society Shop at Cockey's. Westminster is really your one stop shopping experience. When he is not doing his Christmas shopping on Main Street in Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
All signs point to shopping locally in Carroll County this Christmas season [neighborhood]
TAGS: Thanksgiving, Consumers, Black Friday (shopping), Christmas, Family
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- August 28, 2013 |Article
...helicopter gunship pilot and serve later serve as a career FBI agent. When he is not marching around the historic monuments in Washington, Kevin Dayhoff, who is also on the executive committee of the Carroll County NAACP, may be reached at
We still have a dream 50 years after Dr. King's speech [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Steny Hoyer, Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Mandel, Nobel Prize Awards, PTA
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- September 11, 2013 |Article
- ...helicopter gunship pilot before beginning a career as an FBI agent. When he is not marching around the historic monuments in Washington, Kevin Dayhoff, who is on the Executive Committee of the Carroll County NAACP, may be reached at .
We all still have a dream, 50 years after Dr. King's speech [Column]
TAGS: Mahalia Jackson, Marvin Mandel, PTA, Arts and Culture, Justice System
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- March 5, 2013 |Article
- ...provided with comfortable quarters." I think I speak for the ladies of then-Western Maryland College: Good riddance to the month of February. When he is not looking for a four-leaf clover for good luck, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Good riddance to short, dark, gray, cold and dreary month of February
TAGS: Education, Colleges and Universities
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- May 27, 2013 |Article
...sale at the Historical Society of Carroll County. After attending Memorial Day ceremonies at the Westminster Cemetery, KevinDayhoff may be found at the Carroll County Vietnam Memorial Park on Willis Street for a short impromptu ceremony. He may be reached...
On Memorial Day, remember the first from Carroll to die in Vietnam [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Armed Forces, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Memorial Day
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- January 28, 2013 |Article
- ...Commissioners to five at-large members and also rejected a charter form of government. That was then, but what will happen next? When he is not gazing into a crystal ball wondering what will happen next; Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: History of government in Carroll County is one of change and debate
TAGS: Politics and Government, Elections
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- April 12, 2013 |Article
- ...information on the upcoming baseball event at the farm museum, call 410-386-3880 or go to carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org or ccgovernment.carr.org/recreation. When he is not out practicing his knuckle ball, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
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- December 20, 2013 |Article
...U.S. Army (Ret.,) of Anchorage, Alaska; and Caroline Babylon of Westminster; and brothers-in-law Kevin E. Dayhoff of Westminster and Col. William T. Babylon, U.S. Army (Ret.) of Anchorage, Alaska. He was preceded in death by his...
Ronald LeRoy Rognlien, 61, traveled the world through work and service
TAGS: Christianity, Science, Religion and Belief, U.S. Navy, Lutheranism
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- November 8, 2013 |Article
The following services will be held to honor veterans for Veterans Day: Recognition at War Memorial Time: 2 p.m. Date: Sunday, Nov. 10 Place: Memorial at Town Hall The War Memorial Committee will recognize those veterans whose names are being added to the memorial this year.
Carroll special services for veterans
TAGS: Lifestyle and Leisure, Veterans Day, Dining and Drinking, Human Interest
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- March 25, 2013 |Article
has a winter weather advisory issued for Carroll County through 6 p.m., and is forecasting that parts of the county could receive 3 to 5 inches of snow before the precipitation turns to rain this evening. Carroll County?s snow emergency plan went into effect at 6 a.m.
Early spring snow closes schools in Carroll County
TAGS: National Weather Service
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- April 29, 2013 |Article
According to information from the Sheriff's Office, suspicious telephone calls are reported to have also been made to Baltimore County and Baltimore City residents.
Sheriff's Office says Carroll residents targeted in phone scam
Eagle Archive: Civil War era baseball revisits county's love of the grand old game
TAGS: Museums, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Arts and Culture, Fitness, Sports
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- May 3, 2013 |Article
On April 17, State Senators Joe Getty, R-Baltimore and Carroll counties, and Ed Kasemeyer, D-Baltimore and Howard counties, shared anecdotes and answered questions from about 50 McDaniel College students who had gathered in a lecture room at Hill Hall for the occasion.
Getty and Kasemeyer discuss state politics with students at McDaniel
TAGS: Health Care Reform (2009), Executive Branch, National Government, Politics and Government, Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
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- December 4, 2013 |Article
, the historic town of Lineboro was awakened at 4:11 a.m. on Tuesday when the first alarm rang out that there was a fire in the 160-year-old Lazarus United Church of Christ and Lutheran Union Church. Two alarms and two hours later, the fire was declared under control.-
- December 24, 2012 |Article
- ...not roaming the street looking at all the Christmas lights, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . One of the first references to a decorated and...not roaming the street looking at all the Christmas lights, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Christmas tree lights were an extravagance in early 1900s
TAGS: World War II (1939-1945), Unrest, Conflicts and War, World War I (1914-1918)
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- December 29, 2012 |Article
- ...adventures of 2013. When he is not counting his blessings, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at . On Dec. 29, 1910, Westminster community leader...adventures of 2013. When he is not counting his blessings, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: County has taken care of its own since days of alms house
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine, Entertainment, Family, Santa Claus (fictional character), Arts and Culture
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- September 3, 2011 |Article
- ...company, had been killed on a construction job in Philadelphia." Miraculously, the building was finally ready, in September 1934. When he's not visiting the awesome Westminster Post Office employees, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Post Office took shape through rain, sleet, bankruptcy, deaths
TAGS: Financially Distressed Companies, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bankruptcy
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- June 23, 2012 |Article
- ...to commemorate the 149th anniversary of Corbit's Charge. For more information go to the city's website at westgov.com/ When he is not hiding from the invasion of bugs, hogs and the Confederates, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archives: June is 'invasion month' in Westminster
TAGS: Charles Carroll
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- October 19, 2011 |Article
- ...materials." Perhaps someone from the Finksburg council can help us with more information on the origins of the name Finksburg? If so, please be in touch. When he not ducking cannon balls from Manchester, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
1833 referendum resulted in Manchester firing cannons at Westminster
TAGS: Maryland General Assembly, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Politics and Government, Cooking, Congoleum Corporation
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- July 21, 2011 |Article
- ...overlooking the town, St. Joseph's Catholic Church was built in time to see the lower portion of Sykesville swept away by the raging Patapsco." When he is not taking precautionary swimming lessons, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
In 1868, 'Black Friday Flood' rained down on Sykesville
TAGS: Floods and Flooding, Disasters and Accidents
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- July 27, 2011 |Article
- ...until the pole was cut in pieces, the whiskey boys leaving quietly while it was being done." Perhaps they retired to the "still" of the night. When he is not researching how to make money off moonshine, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
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- November 12, 2011 |Article
- ...sacrifice of veterans, perhaps the least we can do is to help them find a place for their next "tour of duty" — in the work force. When he's not thanking veterans for our freedom of the press, KevinDayhoff may be reached at
Veterans often struggle from armed forces to work force
TAGS: Jobs and Workplace, Defense, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Job Market, Politics and Government
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- September 14, 2011 |Article
- ...in a failed campaign to discredit alternating current. If the circus comes to town this fall, please behave. These days, there are electric outlets all over town. Kevin Dayhoff is always on his best behavior, and may be reached at .
Westminster circus in September 1879 was, simply put, electrifying
TAGS: Thomas Edison, Entertainment, Circuses
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- December 7, 2011 |Article
- ...McDaniel College once again became the summer training headquarters for Baltimore football … until Dec. 2, that is. When he is not consoling his wife over the Ravens not returning to Westminster, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Baltimore football and Westminster have a long history together
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine, Indianapolis Colts, Football, Houston Texans, College Sports
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- October 13, 2012 |Article
- ...that Fire Prevention Week has run its course, we should call today, Sunday, Oct. 14, Thank A Firefighter Day. Hugging is optional. I'm just saying. When he is not practicing stop, drop and roll, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Thank a firefighter day in Carroll County
TAGS: Maryland General Assembly, Calvin Coolidge, Armed Conflicts, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Great Chicago Fire (1871)
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- October 5, 2011 |Article
- ...candidates running on the Prohibition Party ticket all came up "dry" — dead last: David S. Ebaugh, A. Harland Greene, Samuel F. Hess and Ira D. Perkins. When he is not a couch potato watching PBS, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Recalling when 'The Drys' put Wimert in the political drink
TAGS: Ken Burns, History, Politics and Government, Republican Party, Arts and Culture
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- November 21, 2011 |Article
- ...in just about everyone's life in Westminster and Carroll County," she said. "He touched the lives of so many and received remarkable acceptance in return." When is not stopping to smell the flowers, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Flowers fade, but Hosfeld's impact on Westminster is evergreen
TAGS: Floral Design
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- August 27, 2011 |Article
- ...think I said, but I am sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." Next week, more on the building of the post office in the early 1930s. I think, well, maybe. When he's not confused, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
History of Westminster's post office not exactly a dead letter
TAGS: History (tv network), History, Arts and Culture
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- June 25, 2011 |Article
- ...it is time for me to go out and play. Meanwhile, maybe Ron Schroers, the Westminster recreation director can fill us in on any future committees on "expectoration." When he's not on the monkey bars, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Promoting fun and games has been serious business in Westminster
TAGS: Local Government, Newspaper and Magazine, Politics and Government, Forestry and Timber, Elections
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- August 18, 2011 |Article
- ...age of sixty, were no longer able to continue their duties in the schoolroom, and had no other means of comfortable support received $200 per annum." When he is not loitering around ice cream stores, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
In 1915, ice cream store prohibition was tough on teachers
TAGS: Jobs and Workplace, Retirement, Lifestyle and Leisure, Schools, Cooking
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- March 24, 2012 |Article
- ...has 85 merchants and, amazingly, according to Clark, 20 of the original 35 merchants are still around from 1987. Happy birthday to TownMall. When he is not looking for birthday cake in the food court, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
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- September 24, 2011 |Article
- ...writer has fond memories of visiting the store — as often as funds would allow — in the late 1950s in search of satisfying my sweet tooth. When he does not have his hand in the candy jar, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Sweet memories still remain from Shaffer & Co. Variety Store
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine, History, Arts and Culture
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- December 14, 2011 |Article
- ...personnel, and firefighters. These men and women are working hard, away from their families, to keep us safe for the Christmas season. God bless them for their work. When he is not Christmas shopping, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
From constables to bailiffs to chiefs, a history of Westminster policing
TAGS: Christmas, Common, Crime, Law and Justice
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- August 3, 2011 |Article
- ...the 21st Amendment in December 1933, the debate over law and order, crime, bootlegging, illegal stills and alcohol was hotter than the weather. When he is not at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
In August 1926, Prohibition in Carroll was hotter than the weather
TAGS: Crime, Lifestyle and Leisure, History, Politics and Government, Arts and Culture
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- August 10, 2011 |Article
- ...the state, when at the same time we are obliged to close the schools to get funds for building and furnishing necessary schoolhouses.'" Hmmm… When he is not savoring the last days of summer, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Back to school, but please leave those contagious diseases at home
TAGS: Diseases and Illnesses, Schools, Newspaper and Magazine, Education, Health
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- October 20, 2012 |Article
- ...or our ancestors, at some point in time — to work hard and make a better life for their families. I suppose that's a common dream in any language. When he is not busy trying to learn Spanish, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Strictly speaking, Carroll's predominant language was once German
TAGS: Religion and Belief, Ethics, Politics and Government, Elections
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- August 25, 2012 |Article
- ...Countians "endureth e'en" beyond the cold and discontent of winter and are made glorious summer by band concerts and local theater. When he is not composing iambic pentameter and quoting Shakespeare, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: A New Windsor summer made glorious by William Shakespeare
TAGS: William Shakespeare, Arts and Culture, Culture, Colleges and Universities
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- January 5, 2012 |Article
- ...twenty insolvency notices per weekly issue," wrote Lee, "and its editor felt compelled to apologize to readers for … such depressing news." When he is not singing, "Don't Worry, Be Happy," Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
From bread basket to bread lines, Carroll has ridden economic waves
TAGS: Bankruptcy, Thomas Jefferson, Unrest, Conflicts and War, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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- November 5, 2012 |Article
- ...be spared the brunt of Hurricane Sandy. Still, for many residents, the storm left the mark of an unwelcome guest. When he is not stocking-up with milk, bread and toilet paper at the grocery store, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Sandy is latest of uninvited guests in Carroll County
TAGS: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Tornadoes and Wind Storms
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- September 9, 2011 |Article
- ...will take place on Sept. 11. Memorials are not about taking us back to the past, but about promises we make to our children for the future. After memorial services commemorating the 9/11 anniversary, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Remembering events of 10 years ago is a duty for future generations
TAGS: Local Government, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Transportation Industry
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- June 18, 2011 |Article
- ...include: "Municipal Budgeting," "Basics of Risk Management," "Park and Playground Safety" and "The Impact of Foreclosures on Municipalities." When he is not studying municipal playground safety, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
League of extraordinary gentlemen (and ladies) marks 75 years of municipal aid
TAGS: Local Government, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, George Washington, Politics and Government, Heads of State
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- July 8, 2011 |Article
...Maybe his karma was being rewarded for saving Westminster in those fitful, fateful hours on July 9 and 10, 1864, when Westminster was spared. When he is not hiding under the bed, fire extinguisher in hand, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
147 years ago, a neighbor saved Westminster from ransom … or destruction
TAGS: Jobs and Workplace, History, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Politics and Government, Arts and Culture
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- July 11, 2011 |Article
- ...Maybe his karma was being rewarded for saving Westminster in those fitful, fateful hours on July 9 and 10, 1864, when Westminster was spared. When he is not hiding under the bed, fire extinguisher in hand, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
147 years ago, a neighbor saved Westminster from ransom … or destruction
TAGS: American Civil War (1861-1865), National Government, Jobs and Workplace, Unrest, Conflicts and War, History
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- November 17, 2012 |Article
- ...Teddy Roosevelt's visit was one of them. The re-enactment was called, 'The Charge of the Bull Moose.'" When he is not walking the railroad tracks waiting for a visit by an American president, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Recalling when a Bull Moose 'Teddy' charged through Westminster
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine, Theodore Roosevelt, Politics and Government, Spanish-American War, Elections
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- July 21, 2012 |Article
- ...attorney to be elected this November will recover the dignity to which they are entitled, but which, apparently, has been lost." When he is not trying to read between the lines in local newspaper articles, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
In 1926, newspaper wanted clear lines between state's attorney and sheriff
TAGS: Newspaper and Magazine, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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- February 25, 2012 |Article
...the 22d, won the most remarkable victory in their history, defeating (the) Baltimore team by a score of 9 to 7." When he's not trying out as a walk-on candidate for Orioles' spring training, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
In 1885, Westminster did a little Orioles bird hunting on the diamond
TAGS: Spring Training, Baltimore Orioles, Memorial Stadium, Arts and Culture, National League
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- July 30, 2012 |Article
- ...Kip Moore on Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. For a calendar of events and more information, go to carrollcountyfair.com. See you at the fair. When he is not eating his way from one end of the fair to the other, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at .
Eagle Archive: Celebrating Carroll County at the 4-H and FFA Fair
TAGS: James Stewart, Fair Grounds Corporation, Kip Moore
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- June 9, 2012 |Article
- ...Stan Ruchlewicz was one of the nicest officials I have ever worked with in my 40 years of working with the public. Kevin Dayhoff, a columnist for The Carroll Eagle, is also a former mayor of Westminster. He worked with Stan Ruchlewicz in that capacity...
Appreciation: Stan Ruchlewicz brought knowledge, expertise and main street values to Westminster
TAGS: Arts and Culture, Justice System, Russia, Economic Policy, Crime, Law and Justice
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- April 10, 2012 |Article
- ...start last Monday … that will probably revolutionize the rural mail service of the whole country." When he is not enjoying an event at the Carroll Community College, Kevin Dayhoff can be depended upon to be courteous and nice at .
Mind your manners on your way to college or the post office
TAGS: Marketing, U.S. Postal Service, Colleges and Universities
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- December 2, 2012 |Article
- ...Times schedule or the monthly Box Lunch Talks, visit the website or call the historical society at 410-848-6494. When he is not looking for his favorite toy truck to take to the next Past Times program, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Historical Society turns to older generations for children's programs
TAGS: Google Inc., Arts and Culture, Trucks
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- mber 30, 2011 |Article
- ...going to a McDaniel College football game. It's not just a sporting event, it's a social and cultural phenomena. When he is not watching his wife, a rabid Green Terror and Ravens fan, watch football, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached at
Eagle Archive: Gridiron beginnings 120 years ago were humble for 'Green Terror'
TAGS: Baltimore City College, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Football, College Sports
I stopped after page 17…Sports Running Wakefield Valley TrailWestminster File Belle Grove Square,+++++++++++++++Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:Patuxent Publishing Co., The Carroll Eagle: www.explorecarroll.com: http://www.explorecarroll.com/search/?s=Dayhoff&action=GOWestminster Patch: http://westminster.patch.com/search?keywords=DayhoffKevin Dayhoff Art: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/ or http://kevindayhoffart.com/ = http://www.kevindayhoff.com/Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/ or http://www.westgov.net/ = www.kevindayhoff.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoffTwitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoffKevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.netTumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.comMy http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/+++++++++++++++
Eagle Archive: Shopping for a silver anniversary present for TownMall
TAGS: Sears
How the Whiskey Rebellion visited Westminster in July 1794
TAGS: National Government, Tea Party Movement, Unrest, Conflicts and War, History, Politics and Government
Community support for churches after disasters are Carroll tradition [Column]
TAGS: Christianity, Religion and Belief, Roman Catholicism
Eagle Archive: Celebrating McDaniel's, and Westminster's connections in Greece
TAGS: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure, Education, Delphi Corp, Colleges and Universities
Eagle Archive: Ralph Condon, 85, retired Carroll County businessman
TAGS: Politics and Government, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
Carroll County loses a goodwill ambassador [Eagle Archive]
TAGS: Black & Decker
Tribute to Western Maryland College professor who died in Vietnam War [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Armed Forces, International Military Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Vietnam War (1955-1975), Human Interest
An honor for an advocate from hospital's past as its future takes new direction
TAGS: Hospitals and Clinics
Stunning results and negative attacks in November [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Executive Branch, Politics and Government, Elections, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., U.S. Congress
Honoring a legacy of service to community and country [Eagle Archives]
TAGS: Crime, University of Baltimore
