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Friday, April 26, 2013

2013 Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Big Money Raffle to be held on Thursday evening May 23, 2013



2013 Westminster Volunteer Fire Department Big Money Raffle
Thursday evening May 23, 2013
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 28 John Street, Westminster, Maryland

The Carroll County carnival and fire department fund raising season gets started this coming month in May when the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 holds its annual Big Money Raffle.

One of the biggest fundraisers of the year for the Westminster Volunteer Fire Department will take place on Thursday May 23, 2013 from 6 to 9 pm in the engine bays at the station at 28 John Street in Westminster.

In addition to the cash drawings there will be plenty of fried chicken, hot dogs, and all the traditional summer picnic delights available as friends, family, and community will gather to fill the engine bays at the fire station at 28 John Street in Westminster in what has become an annual tradition in Carroll County.

This year there will be a total of approximately 3000 Chances Sold!

Cost- $20.00 Donation

1st Draw $ 12,500 2nd Draw $ 1,500 3rd Draw $ 500 4th Draw $ 250 5th Draw $ 250 

Refreshments for Ticket Holders Only. Need not be present to win! 50/50, Gun Jar, and other games of chance on site!

Permit # 13-15

Call the Westminster Fire Department at 410-848-1800 for more Info!

The writer, Kevin Dayhoff, is the chaplain of the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1



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Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 holds its annual Big Money Raffle this Thursday, May 24, 2012


The Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 holds its annual Big Money Raffle this Thursday, May 24, 2012




The Carroll County carnival and fire department fund raising season gets started this Thursday when the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 holds its annual Big Money Raffle.

In addition to eight cash drawings there will be plenty of fried chicken, hot dogs, and all the traditional summer picnic delights available as friends, family, and community will gather to fill the engine bays at the fire station at 28 John Street in Westminster in what has become an annual tradition in Carroll County.

Last year the fire company gave away $20,950 at the event.  The first prize was $15,000; among a total of eight prizes raffled off – all for a $20.00 ticket.

The winners for the annual raffle last year were: First Prize went to Dawn Duff, second prize to Debbie Reese, third prize to Don Burkward, fourth prize to Suzanne Schreuer, fifth prize to Julia Kimsey, sixth prize to Henry Ruhlman, seventh prize to Truman Simms, and eighth prize to Vicki Munshaur.

A press release from the Westminster volunteer fire department said, “The officers and members of the Westminster Fire Department congratulate all the winners and thank everyone that supported the annual raffle and attended the function at the Fire Station on Thursday night. Without your support the fire department would not be able to continue to provide the service community.”

This year there will be a total of approximately 3000 Chances Sold!

Cost- $20.00 Donation

1st Draw $ 10,000 2nd Draw $ 2,000 3rd Draw $ 1,000 4th Draw $ 600 5th Draw $ 400 6th Draw $ 300 7th Draw $ 250 8th Draw $ 200 9th Draw $ 150 10th Draw $ 100

Refreshments for Ticket Holders Only. Need not be present to win! 50/50, Gun Jar, and other games of chance on site!

Permit # 12-57

Call the Westminster Fire Department at 410-848-1800 for more Info!



All photos by Kevin Dayhoff – or courtesy of the Westminster Fire Department… http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2012/05/westminster-fire-engine-and-hose-co-no.html

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Westminster Fire Department announces its annual Big Money Raffle winners By Kevin Dayhoff


The Westminster Fire Department announces its annual Big Money Raffle winners

The summer carnival season has begun in Carroll County



The Carroll County carnival and fire department fund raising season got kicked off last Wednesday when the Westminster Fire Engine and Hose Co. No. 1 held its annual Big Money Raffle.

In addition to eight cash drawings there was plenty of fried chicken, hot dogs, and all the traditional summer picnic delights available as friends, family, and community gathered to fill the engine bays at the fire station at 28 John Street in Westminster in what has become an annual tradition in Carroll County.

This year the fire company gave away $20,950 at the event.  The first prize was $15,000; among a total of eight prizes raffled off – all for a $20.00 ticket.




The winners for the annual raffle are as follow: First Prize went to Dawn Duff, second prize to Debbie Reese, third prize to Don Burkward, fourth prize to Suzanne Schreuer, fifth prize to Julia Kimsey, sixth prize to Henry Ruhlman, seventh prize to Truman Simms, and eighth prize to Vicki Munshaur.

A press release from the Westminster volunteer fire department said, “The officers and members of the Westminster Fire Department congratulate all the winners and thank everyone that supported the annual raffle and attended the function at the Fire Station on Thursday night.  Without your support the fire department would not be able to continue to provide the service community.”

In addition to the Westminster volunteer fire company event, the beginning of the 2011 summer season includes the annual Gamber Volunteer Fire Department carnival at the Gamber carnival grounds which began May 28 and continues through June 4.

The annual Union Bridge Fire Company carnival at 8 W. Locust Street, Union Bridge, got started Memorial Day, May 30, after the annual Union Bridge Memorial Day ceremonies and continues through Saturday, June 4.

The annual summer Carroll County carnival season also includes the St. John Parish Catholic Church Carnival at 43 Monroe Street in Westminster.  The carnival began May 30 and runs through Saturday, June 4.

The New Windsor Fire & Hose Co. No. 1 annual fundraising carnival begins Monday, June 6, and continues through June 10, at the carnival grounds immediately behind the fire station in town.

Mark your calendar for the annual Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company firefighters’ carnival coming soon on June 13 through June 18.

On Saturday, June 4, the annual Antique Fire Department parade will motor down Pennsylvania Avenue, on to Main Street, and then Center Street to the Carroll County Farm Museum; to kick off the 42nd Annual Spring Antique Fire Equipment Show, hosted by the Chesapeake Antique Fire Apparatus Association.

And don’t miss the annual Art in the Park, hosted by the Carroll County Arts Council, on the grounds of Westminster City Hall on June 4 from June 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you plan to attend any of the Carroll County summer carnivals?  Which carnivals have you already attended and tell us in the comments what you liked best.


The summer carnival season has begun in Carroll County MD

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Friday, May 26, 2006

20060525 KDDC Westminster Fire Department Big Money Raffle






Westminster Fire Department Big Money Raffle

Thursday, May 25th, 2006

Thursday evening was the occasion of the Westminster Fire Department’s Big Money raffle. This is the major fund raising event of the year for the Fire Department.

Attached to this post are some photos that I took. Unfortunately, my camera battery died on me early in the event and these are the only photos that I got.

As usual, it was a sold out event. There are only 3000 chances sold for $10.00 each. In return the ticket holder gets all the fried chicken, hot dogs, potato chips, pretzels, macaroni salad and sauerkraut that they can eat and a chance to win any of nine prizes. First prize is $10,000.00. Second prize is $1250.00. Third prize is $1,000.00. Fourth prize is $500.00. Fifth and sixth prize is $250.00 and seventh, eighth and ninth prize is $100.00.

This year’s $10,000.00 winner is a well-known community leader that is sure to do good things with the money.

I’m not sure how many years we have had this raffle, but the idea is certainly not new. According to an article from the J. Leland Jordan Collection, c. January 1896, provided to me by Jay Graybeal of the Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 East Main Street, Westminster, Maryland 21157, a number of years ago:

“In 1840 the citizens petitioned the legislature to pass an act enabling them to hold a lottery to raise $5,000 to purchase a new fire engine, build a new engine-house, town hall and market-house, but nothing came of it.”

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

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