Posted on 04/24/2016 12:37:59 AM PDT by nikos1121
HAGERSTOWN, MD
Hagerstown /ˈheɪɡərztaʊn/ is a city in Washington County, Maryland. It is the county seat of Washington County, and by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg Metropolitan Area (extending into West Virginia) was 269,140.
In 1739, Jonathan Hager, a German immigrant from Pennsylvania and a volunteer Captain of Scouts, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) of land in the Great Appalachian Valley between the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains in Maryland and called it Hager’s Fancy. In 1762, Hager officially founded the town of Elizabethtown which he named after his wife, Elizabeth Kershner. Fourteen years later, Jonathan Hager became known as the "Father of Washington County" after his efforts helped Hagerstown become the county seat of newly created Washington County which Hager also helped create from neighboring Frederick County, Maryland. The City Council changed the community's name to Hager's-Town in 1813 because the name had gained popular usage, and in the following year, the Maryland State Legislature officially endorsed the changing of the town’s name.
The Band Shell in Hagerstown, MD
Alsatia Mummers Parade Hagerstown, MD 2015
City Park Hagerstown, MD
Downtown Hagerstown, MD
Rider Jet Center where Trump’s plane will taxi
Today’s Trivia
I give up trying to fool you people. I put these quizzes together and people like exit82 (btw is that the exit where you live), has it done two minutes after it’s posted.
So, I’m posting it early this time. Please try answering the trivia the first time through without looking up the answers. After that, it’s an open book quiz.
BTW exit82 our trivia buff, broke the rules, but he was so far ahead everyone else yesterday that I awarded him the $25 Amazon Gift Card, which he promptly donated to Free Republic.
1. 4 part question. Name Hagerstown’s minor league baseball team, their level of play, (eg Class A, AA or AAA), their major league team affiliation and their only Hall of Famer. 10pts
2. Who is this Hagerstown, MD notable and his claim to fame? 30pts.
3. Another notable from Hagerstown, MD for you to name 25pts. 
4. Who is this Hagerstown notable standing next to Michael Jackson? 30pts.
5. Follow up question to #4. What is her claim to fame?
a. Actress
b. Goalie for US Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Team
c. Wrote a sex column
d. Wrote two songs for Michael
6. This is the Bellanca Cruisemaster, built in the 1920s at the Bellanca Airplane factory in Hagerstown, MD. What historical significance did it have? 50pts.
Bonus Quesitons
7. True or False regarding the annual Alsatia's Mummers Parade? 20pts
a. Named after The Alsatia Club formed 1911 by 11 young men who would hang out at the local pharmacy, and take up the seats of paying customers. The owner gave them a place to meet on the second floor.
b. Parade started in 1921 to celebrate Halloween in an orderly fashion.
c. Only cars made before 1950 are allowed in the parade.
d. No animals are allowed in the parade
e. All answers are true
8. How many seats does the Alsatia Club set up for the annual parade?
a. 367
b. 1576
c. 2234
d. 5678
9. Name the group and where are the from?
10pts
Girls, that was terrible.
What did the left eye say to the right eye?
“Just between you and me, something smells!”
By all means- sign me up my fine feathered friend. And a good morning & very good afternoon to all!
Something for your listening pleasure on the Lord's Day-
A remake by Audio Adrenaline, of an 1828 hymm- It Is Well (With My Soul)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaJnMjr0gq8
This song was written by a man (attorney Horatio Spafford, 10/20/1828 - 10/16/1888) who had learned that all four of his daughters had drowned when the ship they were on sank in a storm (his wife survived). He previously had lost his only son to scarlet fever, and all of his real estate holdings in the Chicago fire. But despite this great personal tragedy, he was able to find peace in the Lord, and this wonderful hymn has brought the same peace to many others since.
Agreed. Lived there in 69
It was the liberal mindset that drove me back to Midwest. Cousin stayed in Bay Area
LOL...thank you so much!!!
Please, rEcheck the youtube URL
Ooooo
Why can’t you circumcise a radical Islamic terrorist?
Because there’s no end to those *ricks!
Connecticut man arrested after Trump rally bomb threat https://t.co/9lMOFZtIzP pic.twitter.com/1hyW8BoP5i— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) April 24, 2016
Actually, I drink black coffee only for breakfast, Lysie on the other hand, doesn’t start the day without a BIG AMERICAN BREAKFAST!!! And she licks her plate clean.
Only problem, she won’t tell us what her current weight is.
I’m opening her up for a challenge. She post’s what her ideal weight should be, and by November 7th, she’s hit within 3 lbs of it.
Heads up everyone fox news Sunday on now Manafort will be on!!!
MUST SEE - Manafort kicks Wallace’s ass.
I like Manafort he is STRONG!!! No nonsense kinda guy!!!!
And Manafort doesn’t let the media put out their phony spin. Like when Wallace tries to say Cruz had a great weekend, Manfort stopped him cold.
I told you. I weigh a ton. ;-)
He really makes CRUZ look petty—— like a lying Ted!
Destroying party etc is Cruz goal. Cruz disruptive.
The guy on the right looks like one of Trump's secret service agents.
Manafort owned Wallace.
Gravitas
While all of us are shooting the breeze around here, awaiting the next Trump rally, I’ve got a gem to share. By the way, I sent this video to everyone last night, but it might have gotten lost in the shuffle, what with the new rally thread coming online. I’ve watched it again and I’m convinced it’s spot on and viewers here will not be wasting their time watching it, so please have a go of it. The subject matter relates to the NC, bathroom gender use issue, and subsequent legislation. If you don’t forward it to family and friends I’ll be surprised- it’s that good. There’s a smidgen of PG 13 stuff at the end. I’d rate it work safe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcUJgbWrM64
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