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Showing posts with label People WHS Class of 1971. Show all posts
Showing posts with label People WHS Class of 1971. Show all posts

Monday, February 18, 2019

Madeline E. Martin, 97, of Westminster

Madeline E. Martin, 97, of Westminster

Madeline E. Martin, 97, of Westminster, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the Brethren Home Community in New Oxford, PA. Born on October 2, 1921, in Silver Run, she was the daughter of the late W. Wallace Eckert and Grace Haines Eckert.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Russell D. Martin who died on October 14, 2000.

Madeline graduated from Westminster High School. Before retiring she was a Secretary at Union National Bank.

She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #94, the Ladies Auxiliary at Carroll Hospital where she volunteered at the gift shop and also at the Brethren Home at Cross Keys.

She is survived by 4 children Robert A. Martin and wife Janet of New Oxford, PA., Joseph B. Martin of Richmond, VA., Patrick A. Martin and Christine Ferraro of Westminster, and Amy S. Martin and husband Scott of Hampstead; daughters-in-law Arlene Topaz Martin and Gail Shaffer Martin.

She is also survived by:

9 grandchildren Scott R. Martin, Michele E. Smith (Donnie), David A. Martin (Allison), Jason A. Martin (Amy), Russell G. Martin (Kathy), R. Daniel Martin (Jennifer), Andrew S. Martin, Noah E. Martin and Julia T. Martin (Ben Plache), 17 great-grandchildren, and extended family Paul and Mary Offutt of Missouri, and David and Penny Warner of Manchester.

She was predeceased by her siblings Leroy Eckert, Virginia Eckert Forsythe, Vera Eckert Hoch, and a granddaughter Lauren A. Martin.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Brethren Home Community, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA. 17350 or VNA Hospice at VNA of Hanover and Spring Grove, Attention: Development, 440 N. Main Street, Hanover, PA. 17331.

Arrangements by Fletcher Funeral & Cremation Services.


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Saturday, March 25, 2017

Westminster Auxiliary Police Sgt. Larry Myers


Westminster Auxiliary Police Sgt. Larry Myers talks with a young man who wants to be a police officer or firefighter at the Third Annual KIDZPO at Grace Lutheran Church Sat March 25, 2017 21 Carroll St Westminster MD.

Monday, June 06, 2011

Explore Carroll: Westminster Memorial Day observances from years past had a lasting impression on Mel Hoffman

Explore Carroll: Westminster Memorial Day observances from years past had a lasting impression on Mel Hoffman

At the 144th Memorial Day exercises at the Westminster Cemetery on May 30, the keynote speaker, retired Army Sgt. Major Mel Hoffman, began his presentation by reminiscing about attending the parade and ceremonies years ago... http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/5460/westminster-memorial-day-observances-years-past-had-lasting-impression-mel-hoffman/

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Sr., 84 of Taneytown

Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Sr., 84 of Taneytown

(December 19, 1925 - October 21, 2010)



Joseph William Blickenstaff, Sr., age 84, of Taneytown, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at Hanover Hospital in Hanover, PA.

He was born December 19, 1925 in Baltimore, the son of the late Wilbur N. and Lena Gontrum Blickenstaff.

He was the husband of Doris Marie Neumeister Blickenstaff, his wife of 61 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II.

Joseph moved to Carroll County in 1966. He worked as an electrician for the Western Maryland Railroad and Silverblatt Electric, retiring in 1990.

Joseph spent his retirement years working in his woodshop making toys for his grandchildren and taking care of the family farm located in Blacks Corner.

He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 1529, in Baltimore and St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Silver Run.

In addition to his wife he is survived by children and spouses, Frederick W. Blickenstaff of Westminster, L. Bernard and Melissa Blickenstaff of Reisterstown, Franklin T. Blickenstaff and his companion, Audrey Baxter both of Taneytown, Donna J. Blettner of Hanover, PA and Linda A. Blickenstaff and her companion, William Wenderoth of Littlestown; brother, L. Wesley Blickenstaff and wife Doris of Randallstown; grandchildren, Joseph W. Blickenstaff III, Audra M. Blickenstaff, Bradley R. Blickenstaff, Tyler D. Blickenstaff, Michele L. Fasnacht, Billy Joe Blickenstaff, Angela M. Blettner, Clinton A. Blettner and William C. Caple, Jr.; also survived by five great grandchildren, close family and childhood friends, Anna Koch and family of Baltimore and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son, Joseph W. Blickenstaff, Jr., KIA Vietnam 12/19/70 and siblings, Wilbur N. Blickenstaff, Jr. and Floy Sloan.

A funeral service will be held Monday, 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3978 Littlestown Pike, Silver Run with his pastor, Rev. H. Lee Brumback II officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Mary’s UCC Cemetery in Silver Run with military honors.

The family will receive friends Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Myers-Durboraw Funeral Home, 91 Willis Street, Westminster and Monday 1:00 pm until time of the service at the church.

20101021 Joseph W Blickenstaff Sr.

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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Donna E. Warner Age 57 of Finksburg

Donna E. Warner 
Age 57 of Finksburg
http://www.haightfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Donna-Warner/
Donna Ensor Warner, 57 of Finksburg, died Friday, September 17, 2010 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster. Born March 28, 1953 in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Milton and Myrtle Irene Doffmeyer Ensor. She was the wife of John A. Warner of Finksburg, her husband of 36 years.
She had been a teacher. She was a member of the Gamber and Community Fire Department. She established Carroll County Compassionate Friends and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed Ravens football and bingo. 

Surviving in addition to her husband are sons and daughter-in-law Mitchell and Christina Warner of Westminster, and Timothy and Gregory Warner, both of Finksburg, twin sister Deborah Myers of Frederick, and grandchildren Amanda, Malachi, and Alexander Warner. 

She was predeceased by her son, Jason Hunter Warner. 

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10am at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. Interment in Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Finksburg. 

Friends may call the funeral home from 6-8pm Sunday and on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Carroll Hospice, 292 Stoner Ave., Westminster, MD 21157. 
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Mike Eaton Room Dedication at the Historical Society of Carroll County – Sunday, August 22, 2010 Noon To 4 P.M

Mike Eaton remembered: Mike Eaton Room Dedication at the Historical Society of Carroll County – Sunday, August 22, 2010 Noon To 4 P.M.  For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at 410-848-6494.
http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2010/08/mike-eaton-room-dedication-at.html

My wife, Caroline Babylon, and I are working with the Historical Society of Carroll County to create a lasting memorial to Mike Eaton. 

In that effort, I have created a Facebook page for Mr. Eaton that may be found here: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=204&uid=149464621731513#!/group.php?gid=149464621731513&v=wall

I've published three articles on Mr. Eaton: 


DAYHOFF: 'Mike' Eaton Room is fitting addition at historical society



http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/4602/mike-eaton-room-fitting-addition-historical-society/



Published August 14, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... . For more information, contact Timmi Pierce, the executive director of the Historical Society, at 410-848-6494. When he is not busy sharing Mr. Eaton memories, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached atkevindayhoff@gmail.com. Photo of Mike Eaton by Kevin Dayhoff. ...



DAYHOFF: Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Aug. 22 http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/4621/dayhoff-mike-eaton-room-be-dedicated-historical-society-carroll-county-aug-22/



Published August 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Most folks in Carroll County have “indubitably” heard of William Granville “Mike” Eaton at some point in their life.“Well, I do declare,” if you are not familiar with Eaton or his extensive legacy in our community, “this too shall pass,” as I will, may “God help ... ...




Kevin E. Dayhoff  Almost everyone can reminisce back to the days of their youth and recall the influence of a favorite childhood teacher. For me, I loved school and I have a number of favorite teachers; however, the first among many may very well be my 12th-grade English teacher, William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton.  
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Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.


All students, friends, and colleagues of Mike Eaton are invited to attend a special, progressive event in Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster on Sunday, August 22.

There is no charge for attendance but donations will be encouraged.

Attendees should be prepared to share stories and photos and/or to be taped for a “Mike Remembered” DVD to be produced by the Community Media Center.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

NOON

Doors open at Cockey’s
~
Catering throughout the day by Bud’s at Silver Run courtesy of Evelyn Babylon
~
Music throughout the day by Herb Sell
~
Continuous showing of Mike’s American Heart Association Roast.

Taping of memories from attendees by Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center for “Mike Remembered” DVD throughout the event
~
1 PM
Greetings and remembrance by Dr. Chuck Ecker
Presentation of Mike’s dictionary stand and dictionary by B. Delores Wardenfelt
Sharing of photos and other memories

2 PM
Greetings and remembrance by Donna Sellman
Ribbon cutting at the Mike Eaton Room by Jim Head
Presentation of bed on loan by Doug Manger
Presentation of Mike’s diplomas and recognition plaques by the Babylon Family
Other sharings

3 PM
Greetings and remembrances by Mo Dutterer
Presentation of “The Nude” by Evelyn Babylon
Video reviews

THE MIKE EATON COMMITTEE

Evelyn Babylon, Chair

Timmi Pierce, Staff

Steering Committee

Caroline Babylon
Glenn Bair
Dr. Chuck Ecker
Jim Head
Ober Herr
Brian Lockard
Doug Manger
Jim Mayola
Bob Seeley
Alvie Spencer
Doug Velnoskey

For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at 410-848-6494.

[20100822 M Eaton Dedication at HSCC]


See also: Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton





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Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: http://www.kevindayhoff.net/ Kevin Dayhoff Art: http://www.kevindayhoffart.com/
My 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/
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Monday, August 09, 2010

Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.


Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

All students, friends, and colleagues of Mike Eaton are invited to attend a special, progressive event in Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster on Sunday, August 22.

There is no charge for attendance but donations will be encouraged.

Attendees should be prepared to share stories and photos and/or to be taped for a “Mike Remembered” DVD to be produced by the Community Media Center.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

NOON

Doors open at Cockey’s

~

Catering throughout the day by Bud’s at Silver Run courtesy of Evelyn Babylon

~

Music throughout the day by Herb Sell

~

Continuous showing of Mike’s American Heart Association Roast

Taping of memories from attendees by Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center

for “Mike Remembered” DVD throughout the event

~

1 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Dr. Chuck Ecker

Presentation of Mike’s dictionary stand and dictionary by B. Delores Wardenfelt

Sharing of photos and other memories

2 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Donna Sellman

Ribbon cutting at the Mike Eaton Room by Jim Head

Presentation of bed on loan by Doug Manger

Presentation of Mike’s diplomas and recognition plaques by the Babylon Family

Other sharings

3 PM

Greetings and remembrances by Mo Dutterer

Presentation of “The Nude” by Evelyn Babylon

Video reviews

THE MIKE EATON COMMITTEE

Evelyn Babylon, Chair

Timmi Pierce, Staff

Steering Committee

Caroline Babylon

Glenn Bair

Dr. Chuck Ecker

Jim Head

Ober Herr

Brian Lockard

Doug Manger

Jim Mayola

Bob Seeley

Alvie Spencer

Doug Velnoskey

For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at

410-848-6494.

[20100822 M Eaton Dedication at HSCC]

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=204&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=204

See also: Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=203

http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=419153977653

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/historical-society-of-carroll-co.html

LABELS: CARROLL CO COMMUNITY EVENTS, CARROLL CO SCHOOLS WESTMINSTER H S,CURRENT EVENTS, HISTORY, PEOPLE EATON MIKE, PEOPLE WHS CLASS OF 1971

Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

Undated picture of Mike Eaton standing (right) in the doorway of Westminster Senior High School. [Eaton.jpg]

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/mike-eaton-room-to-be-dedicated-at.html

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Sunday, August 08, 2010

Historical Society of Carroll Co Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to Mike Eaton


Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

News Release DATE: July 30, 2010

CONTACT: Timmi Pierce , Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 East Main Street, Westminster MD 21157

Email: tpierce@carr.org Phone: 410-848-6494

A Legacy of Learning Lives On

The Babylon Family of Westminster

and the Historical Society of Carroll County

Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to

William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

William Granville “Mike” Eaton (1908) was a renaissance man until he died in 1995,

For 41 years, Mike Eaton taught English and drama in Carroll County schools, 38 of those years at Westminster High School. Always he demanded excellence.

He gave to his community through the Westminster Kiwanis Club. He gave to the community through his affiliation with Grace Lutheran Church. He produced memorable theatrical offerings as coach of the Westminster High School Drama Club.

Eaton nurtured future leaders through the Kiwanis Key Club and inspired many students, friends and colleagues to higher glory. Among his students was writer (On Golden Pond), director and actor Ernest Thompson whose work has won him an Oscar, a Golden Globe and Writer’s Guild of America awards. Although best known perhaps, Thompson is not the only student Eaton inspired to excel in the creative arts.

For over three decades, Mike Eaton was Thelma Hoffman’s star boarder at Hoffman’s Inn, now owned by the Historical Society of Carroll County and known as Cockey’s as it was known when built in 1820.

In life Mike Eaton was roasted and toasted. In death he is being memorialized in the room that was his very own at Cockey’s.

Under the partnership of the David Babylon family of Westminster and the Historical Society of Carroll County, former students, friends and colleagues are building a lasting memorial with a lofty but achievable goal.

The first $10,000 has been raised to open the Mike Eaton Room on the third floor of Cockey’s, complete with much of his memorabilia catalogued and displayed. The second goal is the raising of $25,000 to name a second floor conference room. When that goal is accomplished, the Mike Eaton Committee and the Historical Society will raise a $250,000 endowment that will carry the Eaton name forth in perpetuity for years to come.

Eighty percent of the earnings generated by the scholarship endowment will go directly to qualifying, graduating students who will also be asked to name their most inspirational teacher for a recognition gift. Twenty percent of the scholarship fund will go to support the educational mission of the Historical Society.

Committee Chairperson Evelyn Babylon notes that it will take much dedication and time to develop a scholarship endowment of this magnitude. Criteria for scholarship applications will be completed at a later date and amounts will be determined by the returns on the endowment investments.

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=203

http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=419153977653

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&post=1571&uid=149464621731513#!/group.php?gid=149464621731513&v=wall

[20100730 HSCC Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial]

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/historical-society-of-carroll-co.html

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