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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Friends, family celebrate life of Westminster airman killed in Afghanistan

Friends, family celebrate life of Westminster airman killed in Afghanistan

By Kevin Dayhoff www.explorecarroll.com

In memory of Airman 1st Class Matthew Ryan Seidler, a Westminster airman and 2006 graduate of Westminster High School. http://tinyurl.com/7kh8kft http://twitpic.com/88ila3

More than 500 friends, family and neighbors braved gray skies and a steady drizzle on Tuesday to pay final respects to Airman 1st Class Matthew Ryan Seidler, a Westminster man killed in Afghanistan on Jan. 5.

Seidler was killed Jan. 5 from injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device attack during a combat operation in volatile enemy territory in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan. He had been assigned to the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He was one of three service members who died in the attack.

Friends, family celebrate life of Matthew Seidler, Westminster airman killed in Afghanistan http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/ph-ce-seidler-funeral-0122-20120117,0,4197577.story



See also: Kevin Dayhoff, Carroll Eagle and Steve Kilar, Baltimore Sun: Westminster airman killed by explosive device in Afghanistan - baltimoresun.com:

January 12, 2012


"Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 17, for a Westminster airman who was killed Jan. 5 from injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device attack on Jan. 5 in Shir ghazi, Helmand province, southern Afghanistan.

Airman 1st Class Matthew Seidler, 24, of Westminster, had been assigned to the 21st Civil Engineer Squadron, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. He was one of three service members who died in the attack.

Also killed were Senior Airman Bryan Bell, 23, of Erie, Pa., who had been assigned to the 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Schwartz, 34, of Traverse City, Mich., from the 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyo." ... http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/news/community/ph-ce-seidler-service-0115-20120112,0,5367833.story?track=rss&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter


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In memory Afc Matthew R Seidler, KIA Afghanistan, a Westminster airman & 2006 grad Westminster High Sch http://tinyurl.com/7kh8kft

In memory Afc Matthew R Seidler EOD KIA Afghanistan 2006 grad Westminster High Sch http://tinyurl.com/7kh8kft http://twitpic.com/88ila3


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Reuters Morning Digest: Romney unscathed from debate attacks and more


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Romney unscathed from debate attacks
MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (Reuters) - Republican presidential hopefuls attacked Mitt Romney's record in business and government on Monday and challenged him to release his tax returns, but the front-runner emerged largely unscathed from a South Carolina debate. | Full Article
Explosions used in hunt for 29 missing on Italian liner
January 17, 2012 04:25 AM ET
GIGLIO, Italy (Reuters) - Rescue squads used controlled explosions on Tuesday to enter a stricken Italian cruise liner in the increasingly despairing hunt for survivors as authorities almost doubled their estimate of the number missing on the huge vessel to 29 people. | Full Article
Stock index futures signal strong gains
January 17, 2012 05:40 AM ET
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend, with futures for the S&P 500 up 1.01 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.95 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 1.1 percent at 1027 GMT. | Full Article
U.S. online piracy bill headed for major makeover
January 16, 2012 05:23 PM ET
(Reuters) - U.S. legislation aimed at curbing online piracy, which had appeared to be on a fast track for approval by Congress, appears likely to be scaled back or jettisoned entirely in the wake of critical comments over the weekend from the White House, people familiar with the matter said. | Full Article
Russian military says spacecraft debris falls in ocean
January 15, 2012 04:26 PM ET
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Pieces of a failed Russian Mars probe plummeted into the Pacific Ocean far off the Chilean coast Sunday, Russian news agencies cited a military official as saying. | Full Article
Patriots and Ravens set for classic gridiron clash
January 16, 2012 06:38 PM ET
(Reuters) - While the NFC divisional playoffs provided two surprises, action in the AFC went according to script as the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens will square off in a battle of the top two seeds for a ticket to the Super Bowl. | Full Article
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January 17, 2012 04:51 AM ET
LONDON (Reuters) - Silent movie "The Artist" made itself heard on the awards circuit on Tuesday, leading the field with 12 BAFTA nominations. | Full Article
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January 16, 2012 04:58 PM ET
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on Monday the country's largest rebel group was increasingly selling its cattle to finance South America's longest-running insurgency as income from trafficking cocaine drops. | Full Article

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Monday, January 16, 2012

Spring Training Tickets Starting to Go on Sale and more from Sarasota Patch

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Howard Tibbals, known for "The Howard Bros. Circus Model" at the Ringling Museum of Art will receive the Luminaire Award by the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota.

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Westminster Maryland Online: Marriage Resource Center of Carroll Co to hold the...

Westminster Maryland Online: Marriage Resource Center of Carroll Co to hold the...: The 6th Annual Celebrate Marriage Fundraising Dinner and Silent/Live Auction will be held on Friday, February 3rd, at Martins Westminster. ...

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Marriage Resource Center of Carroll Co to hold the 6th Annual Celebrate Marriage Fundraising Dinner and Silent/Live Auction will be held on Friday, February 3rd, at Martins Westminster

The 6th Annual Celebrate Marriage Fundraising Dinner and Silent/Live Auction will be held on Friday, February 3rd, at Martins Westminster.



Sunday, January 15, 2012

Guest at Carroll County's birthday recalls role in the War of 1812

Guest at Carroll County's birthday recalls role in the War of 1812

Guest at Carroll County's birthday recalls role in the War of 1812

Dr. William Beanes, guest at Carroll County's 175th birthday recalls role in the War of 1812

Eagle Archive By Kevin Dayhoff January 15, 2012 http://tinyurl.com/6q6fnf9

On Jan. 19, 2012 Carroll County will celebrate its 175th birthday. For the occasion, the Historical Society of Carroll County is inviting everyone to a party with cake — and a conversation with Dr. William Beanes… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/baltimorecounty/news/community/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0115-20120115,0,6252975.story

Dr. William Beanes, guest at Carroll County's 175th birthday recalls role in the War of 1812




 See also: Historical Society of Carroll Co to celebrate Carroll County’s 175 birthday Jan. 19 http://tinyurl.com/764x2tk http://twitpic.com/87uxln

[20120115 seo SCE guest at Carroll County's birthday]

Maryland State Trooper Struck By Hit And Run Vehicle In Balto. Co.

Maryland State Police Press Release 01/15/2012 03:51

STATE TROOPER STRUCK BY HIT AND RUN VEHICLE IN BALTO. CO.

(RUXTON, MD) – A search is underway for a driver and vehicle that fled after hitting and injuring a Maryland state trooper while he was on a traffic stop early this morning on I-83 near Ruxton Road in Baltimore County.

The trooper is identified as Trooper First Class Jason M. James, 30, who is assigned to the Golden Ring Barrack and has been a member of the Maryland State Police for four and one-half years.

He was taken by ambulance to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he is being treated for what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly after 1:00 a.m. today, TFC James was on a traffic stop on northbound I-83, just north of Ruxton Rd. As the trooper was standing at the side of the stopped vehicle issuing a citation to the driver, he was struck by a northbound vehicle.

At this time, it is believed the trooper was struck by the mirror and side of the passing vehicle and was pushed into the car he had stopped. The trooper was able to call over his radio to report he had been struck.

The vehicle that struck the trooper did not stop and fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a four-door passenger car, possibly gold or tan. No further description is known at this time.

The trooper was in uniform and was wearing a light-colored reflective jacket. The emergency lights and the spotlight on his car were activated at the time he was hit.

Anyone who may have seen this occur or who may have been northbound on I-83 in the area of Ruxton Road about 1:00 a.m. today is urged to contact the Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700, then press ‘0’ to speak to the duty officer or police communications officer.

[20120115 MSP pr St Trooper struck by Hit and Run in Balto Co]

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Westminster volunteer fire department to hold a Valentine’s Bull and Oyster Roast



The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1 will hold a Valentine’s oyster and bull roast on Saturday, February 11, from 6:30 to 1030 p.m. at the firehouse - John Street Quarters, 28 John Street, Westminster MD

The fundraiser will include games and raffle tickets and feature pit beef, raw oysters, fried oysters, oyster stews with soda, tea and beer.

The DJ for the evening will be Brett Pearce.

Tickets are $35.00 per person. For more information, call the station at 410-848-1800.

[20120211 WFD Valentines bull oyster roast] [The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. 1 will hold a Valentine’s Day oyster and bull roast on Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 6:30 to 1030 p.m.]


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January 15: This day in history

1967: Packers face Chiefs in first Super Bowl

On this day in 1967, at the Los Angeles Coliseum, the Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first-ever world championship game of American football... read more

American Revolution 1777: New Connecticut (Vermont) declares independence
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/new-connecticut-vermont-declares-independence


Civil War 1865: Fort Fisher falls to Union forces http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fort-fisher-falls

Cold War 1953: Dulles calls for "liberation of captive peoples" http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/dulles-calls-for-liberation-of-captive-peoples



General Interest 1559: Elizabeth crowned queen of England http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/elizabeth-crowned-queen-of-england






Hollywood 1993: Last episode of soap opera Santa Barbara airs http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-episode-of-soap-opera-santa-barbara-airs

Literary 1831: The Hunchback of Notre Dame is finished http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-is-finished


Old West 1933: The utopian Amana colony embraces capitalism http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-utopian-amana-colony-embraces-capitalism

Presidential 1973: Nixon suspends military action in North Vietnam http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixon-suspends-military-action-in-north-vietnam


Vietnam War 1962: Kennedy says U.S. troops are not fighting http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/kennedy-says-us-troops-are-not-fighting


World War I 1919: Rebel leaders are murdered in failed coup in Berlin http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/rebel-leaders-are-murdered-in-failed-coup-in-berlin

World War II 1951: The "Witch of Buchenwald" is sentenced to prison http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-witch-of-buchenwald-is-sentenced-to-prison

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On Saturday evening I enjoyed Sushi at Asian Sakae restaurant in Westminster