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Monday, August 02, 2010

Video: Combine Demolition Derby is smashing good time at the Carroll 4-H and FFA Fair in Westminster


Combine Demolition Derby is smashing good time at the Carroll 4-H and FFA Fair in Westminster

Vidoe

'This is all-Americana, baby' ¦ fair continues through Aug. 6

Posted 8/01/10 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle

http://www.explorecarroll.com/community/4576/Carroll-County-Fair-Westminster-4H-FFA/

The afternoon at the annual Carroll County (Maryland) 4-H FFA Fair started out tame enough. Children were giggling. There was ice cream, burgers and french fries to eat; the weather was appropriately hot, and antique tractors were performing the stylized minuet of square dancing in the upper horse arena.

But soon after 6 o'clock in the evening, the scene of the antique tractors had transformed into the clash of the alien mutant titans of the farm equipment world, as the giant machines danced in the makeshift heavy metal mosh pit of the third annual combine demolition derby at the country fair.

With names like “Smoking Panther,” “Pink Elephant,” “Black Widow,” and “Save the Ta Tas - Fight for the Cure,” the hulking machines paraded into the gladiatorial arena to the delight of the overflow crowd as the announcers, John Roop and Rachael Troppman, introduced the contestants.

[…]

Just before the action began, Forrest Shaw, the assistant chief of the Pleasant Valley Fire Department assembled the scores of firefighters and EMS personnel from fire departments throughout the county, for final instructions.

“This is a neat event. We're here to make sure everyone is safe,” said Shaw as he surveyed the large audience that kept creeping toward the fence and the large concrete barricades in place to keep the machines in the arena separate from the crowds packed on the surrounding sloped seating area.

[…]

Pink Elephants on parade

The opera performed by the giant bellowing machines took place in four acts. Three heats with the winners of each of the heats appearing for the final duel.

The “Smoking Panther” driven by Kenny Nusbaum, survived heat No. 1. The High Clas Farm entry, the “Pink Elephant,” piloted by David Clas, prevailed in the second heat. And the crowd favorite, according to announcer Troppman, “Save the Ta Tas,” the Lakeview Farms entry captained by Jeff Harrison, won the third heat.

[…]

Survival of the pinkest

The end came at 9:45 p.m., as the “Pink Elephant” was declared the winner - as the second place finisher, the “Smoking Panther,” fell silent - vanquished after putting up quite a fight.

In addition to bragging rights, the first place finisher took home a prize of $1,000. Second place won $500, and this year's third place finisher, “Save the Ta Tas,” donated its $250 prize to the “Susan G. Koman for the Cure” breast cancer foundation.

“Isn't this fun?” said Troppman from the announcers' stand. “The families, friends… and the farms put so much creativity and effort into their combines - and then it's fun to see them crash into each other.”

Written and filmed by Kevin Dayhoff for www.explorecarroll.com.

With editorial assistance by Jim Joyner and Charles Schelle

All rights reserved by Kevin Dayhoff and www.explorecarroll.com.

July 31, 2010

[20100731 July 31 2010 Combine Demo Derby]

Combine Demolition Derby Carroll County Maryland Dayhoff ExploreCarroll.com 4-H FFA Fair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l75oPp6CdG0

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Thursday, October 01, 2009

WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge


Why is this man smiling
Click here for a larger image: http://twitpic.com/jt822

Mike Schuh went over the edge, and said, “Holy cow, that's something!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRMxkHL3WR4
http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/10/wjz-journalist-mike-schuh-goes-over.html

Channel 13 WJZ TV http://wjz.com/ Baltimore video.

For more great WJZ videos, go here: http://wjz.com/video.

Go here for the entire story: http://wjz.com/seenon/charity.drug.rehab.2.1216487.html

Source: http://wjz.com/video/?id=61230@wjz.dayport.com

20090929 WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge



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Schuh WJZ Charity Baltimore Journalist rappelling abseiling

http://www.youtube.com/user/kevindayhoff

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

WJZ journalist Mike Schuh goes over the edge http://tinyurl.com/yebu62w

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http://twitpic.com/jt822

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2009/10/wjz-journalist-mike-schuh-goes-over.html
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Thursday, June 25, 2009

UPDATE: Mark Sanford Spelling Song


UPDATE: I'll leave the Google video up, but I got feedback about it not playing well...

So, I went ahead and loaded it up on YouTube:







Hat Tip: I found it on “Politics Rocks” http://politicsrocks.blogspot.com/

http://tinyurl.com/luoqo9

Politics Rocks wrote at the time: Most of the pictures in the slideshow are from Gervais Bridges at Barbecue & Politics. Unfortunately, Gervais retired his blog the other week. In honor of his legacy, the slideshow and song below are dedicated to him. The blog posted underneath comes from BBQ & Politics on June 28, 2006, the day after Andre Bauer defeated Mike Campbell in the run-off. My personal favorite and an instant classic. For the History of the Song, click here- DOT Official's Song Hits Sour Note

http://politicsrocks.blogspot.com/2006/08/in-honor-of-bbq-politics-mark-sanford.html

http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

Mark Sanford Moonbat(s) South Carolina Infidelity, spelling,

Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoffart.com Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040426835

Mark Sanford Spelling Song


UPDATE: I'll leave the Google video up, but I got feedback about it not playing well...

So, I went ahead and loaded it up on YouTube:







Hat Tip: I found it on “Politics Rocks” http://politicsrocks.blogspot.com/

http://tinyurl.com/luoqo9

Politics Rocks wrote at the time: Most of the pictures in the slideshow are from Gervais Bridges at Barbecue & Politics. Unfortunately, Gervais retired his blog the other week. In honor of his legacy, the slideshow and song below are dedicated to him. The blog posted underneath comes from BBQ & Politics on June 28, 2006, the day after Andre Bauer defeated Mike Campbell in the run-off. My personal favorite and an instant classic. For the History of the Song, click here- DOT Official's Song Hits Sour Note

http://politicsrocks.blogspot.com/2006/08/in-honor-of-bbq-politics-mark-sanford.html

http://www.kevindayhoff.net/

Mark Sanford Moonbat(s) South Carolina Infidelity, spelling,







http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6329328762201502804

Politics Rocks - http://www.politicsrocks.com/



Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack: www.kevindayhoff.net Kevin Dayhoff Art: www.kevindayhoffart.com Kevin Dayhoff Westminster: www.westgov.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoffFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1040426835

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Frederick County Linganore "Lancer" Marching Band in New York City


Linganore "Lancer" Marching Band in New York City

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV-m2_0-0Pw



The Linganore "Lancer" Marching Band
Spring trip: New York City,
St. Patrick's Day Parade
March 17th, 2009

Director Kevin Lloyd
Associate Director Damon Dye
Assistant Directors Jeremy Brown and Kara BoehneColorguard Instructors Kristen Bohner and Jordon Beck
Band Booster President Keith Prather

The Linganore "Lancer" Marching Band
http://www.linganoreband.org/
Linganore High School
5850 Eaglehead DriveIjamsville, MD 21754


Video by Kevin Dayhoff
Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.
www.kevindayhoff.net
www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff
E-mail him at: kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

20090317 Linganore "Lancer" Marching Band in New York City
Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Friday, January 30, 2009

Moose Aboose


Moose Aboose - Ultimate Innocent Un dernier tango à VoTech

A feature length film starring Mr. Moose.

Rated Gee

By Kevin Dayhoff January 28, 2009

On September 17, 2008, Mr. Moose had the occasion to attend a community event which was held at the Carroll County Career and Technology Center in Westminster, MD.

It was there that he had the good fortune to run across two beautiful women:

Pam Zappardino and Susan Williamson…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCznmFT7V9c



20080917 SDOSM Moose Aboose

Kevin Dayhoff www.kevindayhoff.net http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/

Saturday, July 05, 2008

20080704 v2 Patriotic ver. Carroll Co. MD 4th of July Fireworks


Carroll County Maryland 4th of July Fireworks

Version 2 – The patriotic music mix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOirB-LabSI



By Kevin Dayhoff

July 4th, 2008

www.kevindayhoff.net

Music Credits:
1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky)
National Emblem March (Bagley)
Washington Post March (Sousa)
Stars and Stripes Forever March (Sousa)

Also see:
20080704 v1 Techno ver Carroll Co MD 4th of July Fireworks

20080704 v2 Patriotic ver. Carroll Co. MD 4th of July Fireworks

Sunday, June 15, 2008

20080612 Jim McKay


Jim McKay

Thursday, June 12, 2008 © by Kevin Dayhoff

Author’s note: A shorter version of this column appeared in The Tentacle on June 11, 2008…

I finally got an accompanying YouTube video up. Find it here:

20080607 NBC's Bob Costas pays tribute to Jim McKay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoAatCui6zw

Last Tuesday morning the spotlight of the sports world was focused on the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore as folks came together to pay their last respects to Maryland’s own Jim McKay.

Mr. McKay passed away last Saturday on his horse farm in Monkton, in northern Baltimore County. He was 86 years-old.

For many of us who grew up watching early television, Mr. McKay was one of the first recognizable television celebrities in our lives.

One of the driving forces of television in its infancy was sports programming and many a youngster learned manners, poise, integrity, and speaking skills from Mr. McKay.

Much has been written about the socializing affect television can have on young impressionable minds. Of course, in recent years, much of the conversation has centered on the concern over the terrible impact the manners and behavior and violence displayed on television are having on today’s young children.

We may not have known at the time that we were learning to be gracious ladies and gentleman – but learning social skills is exactly what was happening.

We just thought we were watching sports.

(For many baby-boomers, the example set by folks like Mr. McKay may very well be one of the reasons that we are so disillusioned with Hollywood, television, and sports celebrities of the last decade or so.)

Mr. McKay was always very knowledgeable, well spoken, and gentlemanly as compared with television and sports of today which frequently appears to emphasize empty glitz, pizzazz, and mindless, banal banter over depth, talent, and integrity.

Mr. McKay was born James Kenneth McManus on Sept. 24, 1921 in Philadelphia. His family moved to Baltimore when he was 15 years-old, according to a definitive article written last Sunday by Baltimore Sun reporters David Zurawik, Tom Keyser, and Justin Fenton.

Running nearly 3,000 words in length, it is must reading for anyone who really wants to gain insight into the life and times of Mr. McKay – and why so many of us came to admire him as one of the truly great gentlemen of our time.

For the seasoned newspaper reader, one subtle tribute stands out. The AP stylebook now has folks simply referred to by their last name after they are introduced in an article. Unfortunately not many newspapers use a modified AP style that allows a writer to refer to a person by “Mr.” or “Mrs.” or “Dr.” after they are first mentioned.

In the article which appeared in the Baltimore Sun last Sunday, Jim McKay is referred to as “Mr. McKay.” It is one of the first times in recent memory that I can remember such respect for the subject of a Baltimore Sun news story.

As it should be, Mr. McKay began his career as a police reporter for Baltimore’s Western District, in 1946, for The (Baltimore) Evening Sun.

Dan Rodricks proudly pointed out in his column from last Sunday, that “Jim McKay had once been one of us. (So had his wife, Margaret; so had Louis Rukeyser of Wall Street Week, the author William Manchester, CBS reporter David Culhane, to mention a few.)”

Before Mr. McKay joined the paper, he graduated from Loyola High School and Loyola College where he “was sports editor of the college paper and … the public address announcer at basketball games. He was president of his senior class, and president and star of the drama club, which abruptly altered the course of his life,” said the Baltimore Sun.

“After graduating from college, Mr. McKay served 3 1/2 years in the Navy during World War II, mostly on escort duty in the South Atlantic aboard minesweepers.”

In 1947, A. S. Abell Company, the publisher of the Baltimore Sunpapers at the time, started the 11th television station in the country, WMAR – TV.

Last Sunday’s article noted that Mr. McKay did not understand why he was being recruited for the brand new medium. He was told, “(D)idn't you say you were president of the dramatic society at Loyola College? That's good enough for now.”

The television station began on Oct. 27, 1947 with a live broadcast of “two horse races at Pimlico.” The article noted “the first words heard on television in Baltimore were spoken by Mr. (McManus) McKay: “This is WMAR-TV in Baltimore, operating for test purposes.”

He changed his name in 1950 to Mr. McKay after he was recruited that year to work for CBS - TV. His first program was “The Real McKay.”

Many of us remember Mr. McKay for different reasons. In his long and storied career, he broadcast 25 Kentucky Derbys beginning in 1978.

He was the first host of the “Wide World of Sports” in 1961 and over the next four decades, he introduced many different sports to the American living room other than the traditional fare of baseball, football, or basketball. Many will remember the iconoclastic opening for each episode: “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.”

He reported upon the Olympics for the first time in 1960 and went on to cover a total of 12 Olympics throughout his career.

For many folks, who are not sports enthusiasts; his place in history occurred when he anchored the live coverage, for 16 hours straight, of the terribly tragic 1972 Munich Olympics when 11 Israeli athletes were senselessly murdered by Palestinian terrorists.

History will forever remember Mr. McKay’s concluding remark when the ordeal was over: “When I was a kid, my father used to say our greatest hopes and our worst fears are seldom realized. Our worst fears have been realized tonight. They have now said that there were 11 hostages. Two were killed in their rooms this morning -- excuse me, yesterday morning. Nine were killed at the airport. They're all gone.”

He is the only sportscaster to win an Emmy for news coverage - for his reporting at those 1972 Olympics.

In 1968, he was the first sports broadcaster to win an Emmy for sports coverage – his first of 13 Emmys. He received a lifetime achievement award in 1990. In 1995, he was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame.

In a statement released by President George W. Bush, he said: "For a generation of Americans, Jim was more than the much-honored host of Wide World of Sports and ABC's Olympic coverage. He was a talented and eloquent newsman and storyteller whose special gift was his ability to make the viewers at home genuinely care about more than just who won or lost.”

His death marks the end of an era. He leaves behind a legacy of sharing, with several generations, a life known for the thrill of victory.

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net

http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff

http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/

http://gizmosart.com/dayhoff.html

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook photo album

Kevin Dayhoff’s Facebook page

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E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org or kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com, Winchester Report and The Sunday Carroll Eagle – in the Sunday Carroll County section of the Baltimore Sun. Get Westminster Eagle RSS Feed

“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams

Saturday, June 14, 2008

20080613 MSNBC NBC Tribute to Tim Russert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoe8nTdgUfw

June 13, 2008

Tim Russert, “a giant in journalism and in politics” passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2008 at age 58.

He has been a guest in our living room every Sunday since he took over “Meet the Press” in 1991; after having joined NBC News in the Washington bureau in 1984.

So it can easily be understandable that NBC did a must-see and appropriate tribute to one of the more professional – and powerful journalists from inside the beltway bubble.

We hold his friends, family and loved ones in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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Thursday, June 05, 2008

20080605 “Teardrop” by “Massive Attack”



"Teardrop" - Massive Attack

http://youtube.com/watch?v=yftOy8kz7aE

Best played at 11… JSD will understand that…

“Teardrop” was released as a single on April 21, 1998 by “Massive Attack.” It first appeared on their album “Messanine.” I had meant to post this on the 10th anniversary of its release and was overtaken by events. I get so annoyed when work gets in the way of art.

Related:

Dayhoff "Five Easy Pieces"

Dayhoff literature of the absurd

20080131 The “old” blog Kevin Dayhoff’s “Storage Closet” can be found here

20080605 “Pretty in Pink” and Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”

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The poster, fayzabeam wrote:

Your moment of Zen to Teardrop by Massive Attack. These are fractured images from the Hubble Space Telescope. They are animated in iMovie on a Macbook. The reference to Portishead at the end of the film is an error. But once I posted it, I didn't want to pull the video so the error remains. Sorry.

Liz fraser

(love)love is a verb

Love is a doing word

Feathers on my breath

Gentle impulsion

Shakes me makes me lighter

Feathers on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Feathers on my breath

In the night of matter

Black flowers blossom

Feathers on my breath

Black flowers blossom

Feathers on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Feathers on my breath

Water is my eye

Most faithful my love

Feathers on my breath

Teardrop on the fire of a confession

Feathers on my breath

Most faithful my love

Feathers on my breath

Teardrop on the fire

Feathers on my breath

Another version:

Massive Attack - Teardrop (Dopaminex Remix)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VdCQ9NxxyTo

And yet another:

Massive Attack - Teardrop

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6iUBd2D38E


For fans of the movie, “Pretty in Pink,” there is a YouTube video about “Pretty in Pink,” with Massive Attack’s “Teardrop,” for the soundtrack. Unfortunately I cannot put it on “Kevin Dayhoff Soundtrack” because of the strong language content. Please find it here on Kevin Dayhoff’s Storage Closet:

20080605 “Pretty in Pink” and Massive Attack’s “Teardrop”

Untold - A Pretty in Pink Trailer

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5dSFgY7ro4Y

The poster, fayzabeam wrote:

This is DEFINITELY the last Pretty in Pink video for the time being! I wanted to experiment with using some dialogue from the film in a video, to see if it actually was possible to represent a slash subtext using the actual script. I had to be creative here, but I think it works! The song, whilst not contemporary to the film, works well as a backing track; the footage itself was built around one long, slow clip of James Spader that I'd forgotten to include in the previous videos and I desperately wanted to give a home to! Oh, one thing - there is some *strong* language in this video, because it has dialogue - consider yourself warned!

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20080605 “Teardrop” by “Massive Attack”

Tuesday, June 03, 2008

20080602 This is for VL WAB with the dog that might have OCD

This is for VL WAB with the dog that might have OCD…

Barenaked Ladies – Alternative Girlfriend

http://youtube.com/watch?v=y1-dIBYw_IE&feature=related

[…]

Old at being young

Young at being old

Everythings on hold within our evolution

[…]

Chorus:

Youre my alternative girlfriend

I love you, and now you cannot pretend

Theres nothing left that wont cross over

[…]

VL, at my advancing age, I’m still a fan of another Canadian group:

Bachman Turner Overdrive

http://youtube.com/watch?v=LODrdAvQxrY#

Sunday, April 27, 2008

20080427 Past Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls


Pictures and videos from the 2003, 2004, and 2007 Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls

April 27, 2008

This year’s annual Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull will be held today, April 27, 2008. Please see: 20080427 Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull

20080425 Carroll County Ag Center Tractor Pulls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwfcQqUnjlU

Storyboard for video

Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pulls, Carroll County Agriculture Center, www.ccag.biz, Westminster, Maryland 21157

The Carroll County Tractor and Truck Pull has been a popular annual event for many years. In this feature are a few pictures and short videos from the 2003, 2004, and 2007 pulls.

In the 2003 photos, take note of the new Carroll County Danele Shipley Arena under construction.

Yes, that is Maryland State Delegate Paul S. Stull (R) District 4A, Frederick County at the controls of the sled…

Special credit to Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Reba McEntire, and Natalie Cole.

Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net

www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff

www.livejournal.com/

http://gizmosart.com/dayhoff.html

E-mail him at: kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com, Winchester Report and The Sunday Carroll Eagle – in the Sunday Carroll County section of the Baltimore Sun. Get Westminster Eagle RSS Feed

Tuesday, April 01, 2008

20080226 The Carroll County Maryland Ag Center Show


The Ag Center Show

Carroll County Maryland Agriculture Center

Westminster, Maryland

February 26, 2008

http://www.carrollcountyagcenter.com/

20080226 The Carroll County Maryland Ag Center Show

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ickmq4LhpMo

Storyboard for “The Ag Center Show.”

In the evening of February 26, 2008, the Carroll County Maryland Agriculture Center held its annual meeting.

At that meeting, the Ag Center Manager Larry Collins screened the following video of highlights of recent events at the Ag Center.

However, before we get to the video, let’s get acquainted with the Ag Center by way of the web site greeting:

WELCOME to the Carroll County Agriculture Center; the site of the new state-of-the-art Danele Shipley Memorial Arena…

… as well as numerous meeting facilities, function and banquet rooms, outdoor facilities, and much more!

Located in central Carroll County – the Region's finest agriculture country –

- the Agriculture Center and Shipley Arena are perfectly situated to meet our diverse needs…

… and those of our neighbors in Baltimore, Washington D.C., southern Pennsylvania and western Delaware.

Our facilities are designed to host a wide variety of events from livestock and …

… equestrian outings to live music shows and entertainment events to trade shows and exhibits, and fairs and circuses.

The Carroll County Agriculture Center is the permanent home of the nationally known and highly regarded Carroll County 4H & FFA Fair.

The Agriculture Center and Shipley Arena are available to all for exciting events, meetings, and outings YEAR-ROUND!

Visit us soon – we look forward to hosting you or your next event in comfort and style in any one of our facilities.

To book any of our facilities – or inquire about rates, specifications, etc., contact Larry Collins, General Manager at 410-848-6704 or larry AT carrollcountyagcenter DOT com

For more information on the Carroll County Maryland Agricultural Center – go here: http://www.carrollcountyagcenter.com/

Carroll County (Maryland) Agriculture Center

Website: http://www.carrollcountyagcenter.com/

For articles on “Soundtrack” about the Carroll Co. Ag Center

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/search/label/Carroll%20County%20Maryland%20Agriculture%20Center

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Kevin Dayhoff writes from Westminster Maryland USA.

www.kevindayhoff.net http://www.youtube.com/kevindayhoff http://www.livejournal.com/

E-mail him at: kdayhoff AT carr.org or kevindayhoff AT gmail.com

His columns and articles appear in The Tentacle - www.thetentacle.com; Westminster Eagle Opinion; www.thewestminstereagle.com, Winchester Report and The Sunday Carroll Eagle – in the Sunday Carroll County section of the Baltimore Sun. Get Westminster Eagle RSS Feed

“When I stop working the rest of the day is posthumous. I'm only really alive when I'm writing.” Tennessee Williams

Thursday, March 27, 2008

20080325 Westminster Trains


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YTFOoVL-jc

20080325 Westminster Trains [HQ]

9:22
Westminster Trains

March 25, 2008

Kevin Dayhoff

www.kevindayhoff.com

Storybook for video:

On March 25, 2008 I happened to be in the right place at the right time as a Maryland Midland train traveled through Westminster.

I quickly parked the truck and grabbed my camera.

One of my fondest memories of growing up in Westminster is the railroad. Over fifty years later I still live within easy earshot of the train whistle as the train chugs its way through town.

The railroad in town is interwoven throughout much of the fabric of Westminster history.

After the Civil War, Westminster’s (Carroll County, Maryland,) economy began to get away from the wagon stop, barroom, and hotelier business and began its journey to being a regional mercantile center, where the unfinished goods were brought to town and exchanged for finished goods and a great deal of capital began to accumulate and concentrate in town.

Westminster was not always a mercantile powerhouse, as noted by Joseph D. Brooks, the mayor of Westminster from 1892 to 1895 when he gave an address on the county birthday, January 19, 1923.

“During (the decades before and after Carroll become a county in 1837) Westminster, the meeting place of the Germans and English, remained dormant. Their ideas of living were different and there was no real work to build a town of any consequence,” said Mayor Brooks.

He continued by observing that “The town owes its growth to three things, all of which happened in spite of its residents. The building of the Baltimore pike, the central location in the county, which made it the county seat, and the construction of the Western Maryland Railroad. In strictly turnpike days it was a wagon hamlet filled with barrooms and all that accompanied them.”

In the period after the American Civil War to the turn of the century in 1900 was witness to a great expansion of the industrial, commercial and employment base in Westminster which was partially fueled by the arrival of the railroad in 1861.

One of the first meetings to bring the railroad to town occurred at the Court House on April 7, 1847.

It would take another 14 years of studies, resolutions, commissions, and committees to get the railroad to town.

During the Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863, Westminster and the railroad played a pivotal role in the outcome of the battle.

Immediately after Union General Meade replaced General Hooker on June 28, 1863, (George Gordon Meade, portrait by Mathew Brady.) one of the first decisions he made was to use the Western Maryland Railroad from Baltimore to Westminster, for secure communications and as a main supply line, according to information found in “Just South of Gettysburg,” by Frederick Shriver Klein, W. Harold Redcay and G. Thomas LeGore.

Many of the newer folks in Carroll County might be interested to know that for almost 100 years, from 1861 to 1960, a portion of the economic vitality of downtown Westminster was fueled by a thriving passenger rail service, this necessitated building a first rate freight and passenger station in downtown Westminster.

December 1896 was a time of great excitement in downtown Westminster. It was in that time period that the “new” Westminster Train Station was completed.

The previous wooden station was literally loaded on to a train car and transported to New Windsor.

In the late 1800s and well into the 1900s, the passenger rail service brought folks from Washington, D.C., Hagerstown and Baltimore to shop and spend leisurely summer excursions in Westminster.

The passenger train service was discontinued on October 3, 1960, when it could no longer compete with the same service that was provided by buses.

Unfortunately, the Westminster Train Station was lost to history when it was unceremoniously torn down in 1961 and turned into a parking lot.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

20070418 April 18, 2007 Westminster Road Runners Club Westminster, Maryland Main Street Mile.



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20070418 Westminster Maryland Main Street Mile

Carroll County Times photographer, Kyle Nosal, runs to get a photo…

Her article: “Road runners” appeared in the Thursday, April 19, 2007 edition of the Carroll County Times…

Westminster Police officer Tony Ott (gray shirt - center) kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event…

Kenny Carlisle (L) and Tony Ott

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