Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Events
Arts
Walter at Baldwin's -- Recording artist Mac Walter will perform at Baldwin's Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville, on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of his new solo CD, "Long Long While." Walter is a three-time W...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Carroll County Public Library's celebration of its 50th anniversary, combined with the opening of an exhibit on Abraham Lincoln, culminated in an evening to remember at the Eldersburg Library last month.
On Nov. 20, more than 320 people turned out...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
In our schools
The Liberty High School Robotics Team, the Robo-Lions, recently won its third grant in as many years from NASA to participate in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.
The...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Santa headed downtown on Dec. 6
Sykesville's Main Street Christmas celebration means enjoying the holidays like they used to be, according to Nicki Swann.
"It shows (people) the old-time, small town that still does things on a small-...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Long-range plan could stave off Sykesville's annexation proposal
Sykesville Mayor Jonathan Herman said last week he's looking forward to helping create a master plan for the future of the historic Springfield Hospital Center campus -- rather than ...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
S&K Roofing collects for Md. Food Bank
S&K Roofing of Eldersburg is collecting non-perishable food for its annual Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
Canned and non-perishable food may be dropped off in the compan...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Business
Russ Grimes, 52, of Mount Airy, was appointed by the board of directors of Sykesville Federal Savings Association as president and chief executive officer in October.
Grimes became only the ninth president in the savings institution's 124-year his...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
This past weekend was cold and rainy on Sunday, but that didn't stop hundreds of area families from fulfilling a holiday ritual of searching the weekend after Thanksgiving for the perfect Christmas tree.
Carroll County is home to Christmas tree f...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Arts
"Where are you?"
It was Doug. He was probably looking for me because he was hungry. When I began this task, the sun was high; but now it was dark outside, and I'd turned on the lights to keep working.
"I'm in here!" I c...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Town's 'pay-as-you-throw' proposal seen as a way to promote recycling
Sykesville's mayor and Town Council are expected to introduce an ordinance this month that would change the town's trash and recycling operation to a system in which residents w...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Opinion
Don't forget community in name of economic stimulus
I disagree with both Commissioner Michael Zimmer and Larry Twele of the Department of Economic Development in their recent comments in The Eagle about where we should place businesses.
Isn...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Opinion
Editorial
The forecast is for cold weather this weekend, but there's sure to be a fair amount of warmth coming from Main Street on Saturday evening as the community gathers to officially kick off the holiday season.
The town Christmas tree ...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Sports
Defending champs rush to 48-14 victory
High School Football
In its first 12 games, the 2008 Century Knights used a balanced offense and opportunistic defense to carry them to the best season in school history.
For a while, that sam...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Around town
In an effort to focus its energy on a few priorities, the Sykesville Economic Development Committee is trying to funnel goals for the town into "five big ideas."
Each committee member submitted five ideas for business ...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Dustin Richard Lippert, 25, of Marriottsville
Dustin Richard Lippert, 25, of Marriottsville, died Nov. 23, 2008, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Born Oct. 1, 1983, in Baltimore, he was the son of Richard M. Lippert of M...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Kathy Kinter Phelps
Sykesville, Eldersburg and surrounding communities
The Weekend Outlook: A cold front moves in Thursday, ushering in clouds and rain showers. Once the system moves out on Friday morning, skies clear and a blast of artic a...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in Community
South Carroll Senior and Community Center -- 5745 Bartholow Road, Eldersburg, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. A well-balanced meal is served daily at noon. The cost for the meal is a contribution up to $3.48 for seniors 60 years of age or older...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Sykesville tour shows off an epic restoration
Members of the McCall family could easily stand in for Indiana Jones after their adventure-filled restoration of an 1838 farm house on Gaither Road.
When Maureen and Kevin McCall started work o...
Published December 3, 2008 by Eldersburg Eagle in News
Freedom Firebirds take flight
The Freedom Firebirds Girls 12-under fast-pitch softball team is seeking players. Pitchers and catchers have already started practices for the upcoming season and the full team practices begin in January at Liberty Hi...
Published December 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle in News
Spirit of Christmas past, present on tour
When Debbie Schmidt first walked through the house at 97 W. Green Street four years ago, all she saw was possibilities.
Built in 1847, the home, historically known as "Prospect Hill," off...
Published December 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle in Events
Arts
Walter at Baldwin's -- Recording artist Mac Walter will perform at Baldwin's Station, 7618 Main St., Sykesville, on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of his new solo CD, "Long Long While." Doors at Baldwin's Stati...
Published December 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle in News
In our schools
The Winters Mill High School Speech and Debate Team has been selected to participate in the National Public Policy Forum, and will square off against a team from North Carolina in a debate on alternative energy sources.
Win...
Published December 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle in News
The Great Hall of Carroll Community College will come alive with music, comedy and the spirit of Las Vegas on Dec. 11, as the Carroll Community College Foundation hosts "The Rat Pack is Back."
The show pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, Samm...
Published December 3, 2008 by Westminster Eagle in News
Fitness Beat
Tracy Cox
We know what the cause of gaining weight between Thanksgiving and Christmas is: eating too much and not exercising enough.
If you eat too much, your wonderfully efficient body will store those extra calories as...
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