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Thursday, July 19, 2007

20070718 Westminster Eagle week in review

Westminster Eagle week in review

July 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 FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.

The Westminster mayor and Common Council recognized Captain Barnes at the last council meeting.

Westminster Common Council president Roy ... [Read full story]

Local News

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]

News Briefs

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 County Office Building.

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, St. John's Catholic Church in Westminster.

The 17-year-old rising senior at Westminster High School had in mind building a bell tower, but officials at St. J... [Read full story]


Tasty menu for fun at 'Surf and Turf' festival

Offering summertime fun -- and food -- the Carroll County Farm Museum and the Maryland Cattleman's Association are sponsoring this weekend's "Surf and Turf" festival on the museum grounds.

The festival runs this Saturday, July 21, noon to 7 p.m.

Featuring crabs from Salerno's of Eldersburg and b... [Read full story]


Pond set for fall facelift

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 Carroll County will be gathering in the wee hours of Friday morning -- including at the Carroll Arts Center -- for a bittersweet celebration, as the final Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," becomes available at local retailers and librar... [Read full story]

Focus on People



Community Calendar

ARTS

The Tony Scuito Band will perform in a free concert Saturday, July 21, 1 p.m. at Locust Lane, downtown Westminster off Main Street. The Tony Scuito Band has toured with groups including the Little River band. The concert is sponsored by Coffey Music and Towles Marketing. For details, call ... [Read full story]

Doug... A Little Deeper


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]

Opinion


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]

Wolf at the Door


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 Westminster, who faulted us for writing that we put our aircraft throttles forward against the stops upon takeoff.

He then detailed in his letter that he ... [Read full story]

The Passing Parade


Sadly, reports of its demise are a bit premature

The mock funeral held by the NAACP at its national convention in Detroit on July 9 -- for the purpose of putting to rest once and for all the "N-word" -- may have been a noble gesture. But while that despicable term may be in its death throes, it's still a long way from being interred forevermore. [Read full story]

For Better or Worse


Guilt: It's what's for dinner

"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]

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Continuing saga of Westminster's Library

Throughout Carroll County history there's always been an emphasis on education, church, civic and fraternal organizations, theatrical and singing clubs, community bands and seasonal celebrations.

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 Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library.

This news prompted some discussions of the history and origins of the library in Westminster. Of course, the histor... [Read full story]


Carroll working to save and share 'Our Barn'

I recently had the opportunity to visit Carroll County's historic Marlin K. Hoff log barn, which was built between 1785 and 1795.

Those accompanying me included Community Media Center videographers Joe Cimino and Rod Boudreaux, who are planning an educational video of the barn and its relocation t... [Read full story]


Commissioners should start 'coffin' up cash on 144-year-old debt

On June 23 and 24, Westminster and the Pipe Creek Civil War Round Table will host a commemoration of the 144th anniversary of Corbit's Charge.

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]

Winchester Report:

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 FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va. FBI Director Robert S., Mueller, III, presented him with his diploma. The academy, which began in 1935, has to date, had more than 37... [Read full story]

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