Westminster Eagle week in reviewJuly 18, 2007
Kevin E. Dayhoff Thursday, July 19 Barnes keeps adapting to meet changing needs of law enforcement
Westminster Police Department Captain Randy D. Barnes, 50, graduated on June 8 from the 229th session of the prestigious
The
Westminster Common Council president
Rides and fries keep Reese carnival spinning
More than 160 50-pound bags of potatoes will be peeled, washed, hand sliced and fried this week to make one of the signature dishes of the Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival -- french fries.
"They're the best fries around," boasts Dave Reese, a volunteer who handles the fries... [Read full story]
Environs plan set for public hearing July 30
The county's update of the Westminster Environs Plan will face a dual public information session and public hearing on Monday, July 30, at the
The Westminster Environs Community Plan is designed to direct growth and development... [Read full story]
Local Scout followed a faithful path to Eagle
When Richard Lyons began planning a service project to earn his Eagle Scout designation, he wanted to do something for his church community,
The 17-year-old rising senior at
Tasty menu for fun at 'Surf and Turf' festival
Offering summertime fun -- and food -- the
The festival runs this Saturday, July 21, noon to 7 p.m.
Featuring crabs from
The popular Westminster Community Pond off Route 140 is scheduled for an upgrade with new playground equipment, new pavilions and improvements to the pond's shoreline in the works.
And along with that facelift, county officials hope the State Highway Administration will also approve a new ... [Read full story]
Harry Potter casting one final spell on readers
Magicians and muggles throughout
ARTS
The Tony Scuito Band will perform in a free concert Saturday, July 21, 1 p.m. at
Anybody else out there who's 'not yet a candidate'?
One of the best strategies for quickly moving up in the presidential polls is to be a candidate who's not yet a candidate.
I'm not sure if it this is the result of wanting what we can't have, the grass being greener on the other side of the fence or the hope that someone not yet in the race ... [Read full story]
Westminster Environs plan is sneak peek at coming attractions
Editorial
It's a long way from blueprints to reality, but as most people know (or at least anyone who's assembled a bicycle), you have to take one step at a time if you want to see a mission accomplished.
That's why, even in the dead of summer, it's important to focus on a community meeting and ... [Read full story]
Sky's the limit when arguing pros and cons of airports
When I receive a letter that's right on the money, I have an obligation to respond. We received just such a letter from Captain Allan Greene of
He then detailed in his letter that he ... [Read full story]
Sadly, reports of its demise are a bit premature
The mock funeral held by the NAACP at its national convention in
"Dinner's ready!"
Doug sat down at the table. I put his plate in front of him and said, "Enjoy."
He looked down, then looked up at me, then looked down at the plate again.
"What is this?" he asked.
"A grilled cheese sandwich."
"This," said Doug, jabbing at his plate with his index finger, ... [Read full story]
Continuing saga of Westminster's Library
Throughout
Historically, folks in Carroll are known for coming together to overcome adversity and make things hap... [Read full story]
Library has been at the center of the bookshelf in Westminster history
As noted in Katie Jones' story in The Eagle on June 13, plans were recently announced for the renovation of the 27-year-old
This news prompted some discussions of the history and origins of the library in
Carroll working to save and share 'Our Barn'
I recently had the opportunity to visit
Those accompanying me included
Commissioners should start 'coffin' up cash on 144-year-old debt
On June 23 and 24,
For those unaware of this piece of history:
On June 29, 1863, Capt. Charles Corbit led approximately 100 Union cavalrymen from the 1st Delaware Cavalry, ... [Read full story]
Thursday, July 19
Captain Randy Barnes graduates from the FBI National Academy
June is the season when many friends and family come together to celebrate graduations. It was perhaps no different for friends, colleagues, and members of the Barnes family who celebrated Randy Barnes’ recent graduation.
All right, maybe it was a little different; for you see Westminster Police Department Captain Randy D. Barnes, 50, graduated on June 8 from the 229th session of the prestigious
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