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Centennial

Westminster Centennial Block Party

November 2008

Westminster neighbors celebrate the Centennial, October 18, 2008.

Historical November–December 2008 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.

The 6000 and 6100 blocks of Westminster celebrated the Centennial again on October 18 with a great block party organized by Mary Powell, Gayle Fitzpatrick, Jaina Stus, Elsie Lindstrom, Marj Weir and powered by many more neighbors. Well over 100 neighbors and dozens of kids and friends shared a fabulous spread of food including some grill specialities.

There were amazing children’s activities, including a bouncy house,organized by Jamie and Cari Allen, and an old-fashioned whirly-gig shared by Bill Christman. New neighbors who attended the party included Leslie and Kevin Bley, of the 6000 block of Westminster, who remarked that it was a great way to meet folks. Alderwoman Lyda Krewson and State Senator Jeff Smith also joined the fun!”

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Westminster neighbors celebrate the Centennial, October 18, 2008.

Children enjoy block-party bouncy house.
Children enjoy block-party bouncy house.
Block-party children enjoy Bill Christman’s old-fashioned whirly-gig.
Block-party children enjoy Bill Christman’s old-fashioned whirly-gig.

Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2008.

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Archival transcription note: Original report ends fun followed by unmatched quotation mark; source punctuation retained.

Original source: SD_Times2008_11.pdf, printed page(s) 5; PDF page(s) 5.

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