This week in the Westminster EaglePosted Sunday, April 15th, 2007
Resident hosts Climate Action Day
As an activist for a number of causes who says she's always looking for a petition to sign, Eldersburg resident Katie Sirk was excited about Step It Up 2007, a "Climate Awareness Day" being held this weekend at locations across the country.
But she was disappointed to find that the closest Step I...
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Sports Hall of Fame this Friday
The Rotary Club of Westminster has announced the inductees for the class of 2007 Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame.
This year's members of the hall will be honored at the annual Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on Friday, April 13, at
There are currentl...
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Carroll County News Briefs 04/11/07
Deadline next week for city council candidates
Next Monday, April 16, is the deadline for candidates to file if they want to run for the Westminster Common Council in the May 14 election……[…]
Man who held woman faces slew of charges
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County Chamber honors Teachers of the Year
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce last week hosted its 19th annual Outstanding Teacher Awards ceremony.
The event, held April 4 at
*Antonina Wallace of
*M. Lynn Earp of
*Rebecca A. Miller of
*Lori A. Hayman of
*Timothy J. Durkin of
*Richard W. Thompson of
*Ruth A. Mason of
*Hanna S. McNett of
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The Literacy Council of Carroll County Inc. will hold its fund-raising event, the "SPELIN BE," on Thursday, April 26, 6 p.m. at the
Teams of three adult spellers (plus an alternate), sponsored by a business or community group, compete against each other in a spelling contest.
Joe Cimino will be master of ceremonies, District Court Judge Ellinghouse-Jones will be the pronouncer and Carroll County Public Library director, Lynn Wheeler, will be the judge……[…]
Teens encouraged to 'Speak Out' on alcohol
An alcohol awareness program for teens and adults, "Speak Out", will be held Saturday, April 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the
Roads cited as Carroll's 'high collision' routes
Carroll County Sheriff's Office said this week that according to 2006 traffic fatality statistics, the county experienced a 41 percent increase in fatal traffic collisions compared to 2005.
Finishing the year with 24 fatalities, Carroll experienced the ninth highest rate of fatal traffic collisions among
A release from the Sheriff's Office stated that patrol deputies are directing traffic enforcement efforts toward roadways identified by citizen complaints and through traffic collision and enforcement analysis.
The office has identified several of the county roadways as "High Collision Routes," including:
*Route 97 between Route 140 and
*Route 26 (
*Route 26 at Route 27;
*Route 140 from
*Route 27 from Route 140 to Route 482;
*Buckhorn Road;
*Middleburg Road;
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*Uniontown Road; and
*Woodbine Road.
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Carroll Lutheran touts humor as good medicine
Lois S. Walden, RN, will speak on "Humor & Health: A Lesson in Laughter," on April 16, 2 p.m., in the Krug Chapel Auditorium at
Research shows that laughter can raise pain thresholds, reduce stress and even boost immune-system function.
Participants sought to help fill 'Art in the Park'
The
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Cedarhurst puts faith in community
After acts of vandalism, church embraces 'rebirth'
Speaking publicly about a series of vandalism incidents last year was a difficult decision for the congregation at Cederhurst Unitarian Universalist Church in Finksburg.
But the decision to celebrate the congregation's renewal and rebirth was no...
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Gym focuses on mobility for disabled
Last Saturday, Mandy Kent raised her hands above her head and waved them.
For most people that would seem an effortless feat, but for
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South Carroll defeats weather and Westminster
Since the two oldest schools in the county began playing in 1968, it's doubtful that they had to compete in weather conditions as brutal as last Thursday's game at South Carroll.
With game-time temperatures in the high 30s and a strong wind making it feel much colder, the teams had to battle the elements as well as each other.
The pitching of South Carroll's Garrett Harrison and timely hitting were the difference, as the Cavaliers rolled to a 7-2 victory over the Owls in the teams' only meeting of ...
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Before calling all cars, Sheriff's Office should take to the air
I've answered all e-mail from readers Schlitzer, Partenope, O'Sullivan and Brougham. For you rail fans, Allen Brougham has a great Web site, www.bullsheet.com, which not only has the greatest address ever, but has great reading material for those of us who miss the golden age of rail travel.
Meanw...
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Dropping a hot potato in the commissioner's laps
That's how I'd describe the dilemma the commissioners find themselves in, having to choose between expanding the airport's runway for the county's financial gain -- by being able to handle larger corporate jets and serve as a "reliever airport" for BWI (general aviation planes only) -- or adopting t...
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This 'Candy drive' benefits the East Middle School Bulldogs ... and the three Rs
Westminster East Middle School PTA president Candy Arnold is on a mission.
Ever since she took over the reins of the Parent Teacher Association, she has dreamed of having "an Art Deco-style marquee in front of our beautiful school."
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This "image" of Helen Thomas and Ari Fleischer at a happy time is from About Political Humor.com. To see it larger, go to http://politicalhumor.about.com/library/images/blpic-fleischerhelenthomas.htmHelen Thomas to speak at McDaniel College
Like the ever-ready bunny, at age 86, the "The First Lady of the Press," Helen Thomas soldiers-on in what many understand to be her single-minded mission to save the nation, even if she needs to do it all by herself.
A celebrated author, member of the White House Pres Corps, former United Press International reporter, and currently a Hearst newspaper columnist, Helen Thomas is slated to lecture at
In an era when the challenges faced by our nation are debated 24 hours a day by partisan talking heads well tra...
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Many happy returns, thanks to a few bags of M&Ms
With four days to go until tax returns are due, most Americans fall into one of four basic groups:
1) Those who have already received their refunds;
2) Those who can't find their W-2s (but know they put them somewhere safe);
3) Those who are almost finished filling out their tax forms (they st...
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Main Street Minute
From the restaurants offering international cuisine to the boutiques offering unique and interesting finds, downtown offers diversity in all five sen...
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Community Calendar
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> A free guitar clinic, featuring Will Ray of the Hellecasters, will be held Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m. at Coffey Music,
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Education Notes
East Middle is finalist in a test of character
The Character Education Partnership has selected East Middle School as a national finalist in its National Schools of Character awards program, and representatives will make a site visit to the school next Tuesday, April 17.
The National Schools of ...
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