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Wednesday, July 04, 2007

20070703 Westminster Eagle Week in Review

July 3rd, 2007

Kevin E. Dayhoff


How fortunate we are to celebrate the 4th of July

As we prepare to celebrate another Fourth of July, let us cherish the fact that we live in a country where we can criticize our government and our leaders – in complete safety with our mouths full, the television remote control in one hand and an iPhone in the other.

Perhaps, as we... [Read full story]

City street department walking the streets

07/03/07 By Kevin E. Dayhoff

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If you've been out and about in Westminster in the wee hours of the morning near the playground and City Hall, you may have noticed a group of burly men walking together.

Recently the Westminster Street Department employees began "trying to do a wellness campaign," and have been walking a mile just before work two days a week, according to Larry Bloom, Westminster's superintendent of Parks, Buildings and Streets.

"We're trying to encourage the employees to be healthier," said Bloom. "Hopefully the city will see a reduction in our health insurance premiums as a result."

"We have a mile course laid out that takes us by city hall and around the playground and back," he said.

Showing off a picture of a grandchild, department employee Butch Duvall said, "hopefully exercise will keep me around longer to watch this little one grow up. Exercise helps; gives ya more energy for the day and wakes the body up. I ain't gettin' no younger."

Bubba Strawsburg, too, said he wanted "to get in shape," but coworker John Robertson Sr. rolled his eyes and said, "Some of 'em jog."

Bloom said members of the department would like to walk three days a week, but right now it's two.

Another employee, who asked not to be identified, said Westminster City Administrator Marge Wolf was scheduled to join the group, but so far has been a "no-show."

When reached for an explanation, Wolf pledged that she's "going to do it too," but hasn't been able to work it in her schedule.

She also said she usually walks with her dog and the dog would be annoyed if she walked without it.

But one employee responded that Wolf's dog, too, "is welcome to join us."

Old-Fashioned Fourth of July

The Carroll County Farm Museum's annual Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration and Fireworks will be held July 4, from noon until dusk, when the annual fireworks show will light the sky over the museum grounds.

A stage at the museum will feature local entertainment throughout the day, including:... [Read full story]


News Briefs

Westminster firefighter has served for 30 years

By -- Kevin E. Dayhoff

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Members of the Westminster Fire Department last week took a moment to honor one of their own, Mike Glass, a career engineer who is celebrating 30 years of service.

As firefighters gathered around over sandwiches and ice cream cake, Westminster Fire... [Read full story]

Opinion


Leave 'Boom! Ahhhhhhhh!' to fireworks professionals
Editorial

Even though this week's edition of The Eagle is dated for July 4, we're being delivered a day early this week so that we can help the U.S. Postal Service rest easy and enjoy Independence Day.

Plus, it's gives us another chance to remind our readers of the Old-Fashioned Fourth of July C... [Read full story]

Local News

Police hope Fourth will simply sparkle

Officials remind that fireworks are illegal

After a summer season that has already seen a steady number of calls for fireworks complaints, the Carroll County Sheriff's Office is reminding residents to stay legal, and safe, when it comes to fireworks displays.

"They're used for celebrations and w... [Read full story]


Common Ground is revealed in music, art

Before the Civil War, more than 200 bands and community ensembles hooted and tooted their way across Carroll County, says Walt Michael, alumnus of and now artist-in-residence at McDaniel College in Westminster, recalling a conversation he once had with the director of the Westminster Community Band.

"That was the only way people could get music," explains Michael, who is himself a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist considered a virtuoso on both hammered dulcimer and guitar.

Now, of course, we have almost infinite listening options, but until the 20th century playing together ... [Read full story]


Patriotic duty is a joy for Freeman

Dottie Freeman loves the Fourth of July because of everything it represents -- patriotism, unity and freedom.

But what she really loves is hosting several thousand people at the annual Independence Day celebration at the Carroll County Farm Museum.

Freeman has served as the administrator of the farm museum for 17 years. A lifelong county resident, Freeman says her grandparents taught her lessons and values that have evolved into a kind of philosophy that she employs in managing the facility.

"My grandmother believed that you should welcome everyone with, 'Come in, sit down ... [Read full story]


Remembering days of war and diplomas

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

But when members of the Westminster High School Class of 1942 gathered recently to celebrate their 65th class reunion, most could only remember the good times they shared together -- rather than the tough times that America was facing in t... [Read full story]

Focus on People


Carroll Community College celebrates the Class of 2007

Carroll Community College graduated 206 students at commencement on May 23, accounting for 203 degrees and three certificates. Twenty-three percent of degree students at CCC graduated with honors, having a grade point average of greater than 3.5. Commencement was held at McDaniel College. The follow... [Read full story]

Recreation


Kolat works with next generation of wrestlers

Hampstead resident seeks return to Olympics

Cary Kolat realized his personal dream when he earned a spot on the 2000 U.S. Olympic wrestling team.

While he was disappointed with his ninth-place finish at the Sydney Olympics, Kolat didn't let the lack of a medal keep him away from the sport he has loved since childhood.

Now, the Hampstead resident helps others in their quest to become better wrestlers, while still keeping alive his dream of a return Olympic trip to the 2008 Beijing Games.

Kolat holds a resume that would be the envy of most wrestlers. During his high school career at Jeff... [Read full story]

For Better or Worse


Trouble with summer TV is the networks aren't creative enough

It's summertime, and with the sultry weather and backyard barbecues comes another sign of the season:

Summer replacement shows on TV.

In recent years the networks have actually tried to bring us something other than the usual endless hot-weather reruns -- mostly because research showed that nobo... [Read full story]

The Passing Parade


Rags to Riches won the battle of the sexes, but can Clinton?

That filly was entitled to give the six colts in the Belmont Stakes, the third jewel in the Triple Crown, a big horse laugh for her stellar victory.

For not since that nationally televised tennis match between the flamboyant, chauvinistic Bobby Riggs and Billy Jean King in 1973 can I recall anothe...

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Wolf at the Door


Dang the torpedoes, it was full speed ahead for Dad and I

Any date that evokes a patriotic sensibility -- July 4, Dec. 7 or the like -- I find most fascinating, particularly when reading columns from people who have never served in the armed forces. They can't write from personal experience, so they try to finesse around an obvious informational gap.

Any... [Read full story]

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Community Calendar Wednesday, July 04

Worship Notes

Grace Fellowship Chapel, 20 Bell Road, Westminster, will host its Vacation Bible School, July 16-20, 6:30-9 p.m. each night. The theme is, "Avalanche Ranch: A Wild Ride Through God's Word," for ages preschool through the sixth grade (just completed). Pre-registration is encouraged but not re... [Read full story]


Senior Scene

Westminster Senior Center, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster, will host the following events. A meal is served daily at 11:30 a.m. The cost for the meal is a donation up to $3.48 for seniors 60 years and older; for those under 60 years the cost is $3.48. Reservations for lunch must be made before 10 a.... [Read full story]


Community Calendar

ARTS

Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company will present the play, "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Re-invented," on stage at the Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster, on Thursday, July 5, for shows at 2 and 7 p.m. The show adds a few modern twists to the classic tale. Tickets are $7... [Read full story]

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