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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Man Arrested in Connection With Bar Shooting In Delaware
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Police say Teonce S. Trader, 22, of Pocomoke City was arrested.
Milford Police say there was a shooting on May 12, around 1:10a.m. at Park Place Bar. Detectives say the shooting stemmed from a fight between some people who were leaving the bar as it was closing.
During the fight, police say someone fired a gun and a 28-year-old man was injured. Police say that man had life threatening injuries and was transported to Christiana Care Hospital. The victim is now in stable condition.
Trader was charged with:
Assault 1st Degree
Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited
Reckless Endangering 1st Degree
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Conspiracy 2nd Degree
Trader was arraigned and committed to SCI in default of $140,000 cash bond.
Milford Police say the investigation is still ongoing.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
CRITICAL MISSING PERSON ~ Still Searching....
STILL SEARCHING....
Photo of Helen David missing from South Point since early this morning.
Worcester County Deputies and Maryland State Police and Maryland Natural Resource Police have been on the ground in the water and in the Air searching for Mrs. Helen David.
She was last seen wearing blue shirt and blue pants.
Call 410-632-1111 if you see her.
Lieutenant Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
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Photo of Helen David missing from South Point since early this morning.
Worcester County Deputies and Maryland State Police and Maryland Natural Resource Police have been on the ground in the water and in the Air searching for Mrs. Helen David.
She was last seen wearing blue shirt and blue pants.
Call 410-632-1111 if you see her.
Lieutenant Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
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Police Searching For Missing Elderly Woman
MISSING
Local law enforcement agencies this afternoon are seeking the public’s help in finding an elderly woman who suffers from dementia and short-term memory loss who was last seen at her residence on Carefree Lane in Berlin on Monday afternoon.
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office received a missing persons report on Helen Stephanie David, 77, of Berlin from her son, Ryan Putney. David lives on Carefree Lane in the South Point area and was last seen at her residence shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday.
According to police reports, David suffers from dementia and short-term memory loss.
David is about 5’6” tall and around 142 pound with salt-and-pepper hair of medium length. When last seen, she was wearing a blue and white blouse with flowers, light blue Capri-style pants, two pairs of white socks and possibly tan Burkenstock sandals.
Anyone with information regarding David’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1111.
Local law enforcement is currently asking for the public’s assistance in searching their property or any outbuildings on or near their property.
Several agencies are currently involved in the search including the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the Maryland State Police, Ocean City Police, the Ocean City Fire Department, Maryland Natural Resources Police and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Suspect Barricades Self In Residence ~Investigation Continues
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Pocomoke City Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Pocomoke City Police Officers were dispatched to a domestic with shots fired complaint at approximately 9:30 PM on Monday, May 27, 2013 at 1709 Cedar Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland. Upon the officer’s arrival the victim was removed from the area for protection, no injuries were reported.
The initial investigation revealed that a domestic erupted between husband and wife, which resulted in the discharge of several shots fired from a handgun.
The suspect, Joseph Peter Donoway then barricaded himself into the residence and turned off all the lights of the home to avoid detection. Contact with the assailant was attempted for several hours and at approximately 12:50 AM entry was made into the rear of the home and the suspect was removed without incident with the assistance of the Worcester County STAR Team and the Maryland State Police.
Joseph Peter Donoway
W/M, Age 40
... 1709 Cedar Street
Pocomoke City
Assault 1st Degree with a handgun
Assault 2nd Degree with a weapon
Intoxicated Endangerment
Reckless Endangerment
Display weapon with Intent to Injure
An ongoing Investigation is continuing and additional charges will be filed upon its completion. Several guns were recovered from the scene.
Kelvin D. Sewell
Chief of Police
W/M, Age 40
... 1709 Cedar Street
Pocomoke City
Assault 1st Degree with a handgun
Assault 2nd Degree with a weapon
Intoxicated Endangerment
Reckless Endangerment
Display weapon with Intent to Injure
An ongoing Investigation is continuing and additional charges will be filed upon its completion. Several guns were recovered from the scene.
Kelvin D. Sewell
Chief of Police
STATE POLICE MEMORIAL DAY INITIATIVES YIELD RESULTS
The Maryland State Police conducted traffic enforcement initiatives throughout the state during this unofficial start to the summer travel season. During this Memorial Day weekend, all 22 state police installations made their presence known. As troopers made numerous traffic stops focused on impaired or distracted drivers, aggressive and speeding motorists, as well as those who were not properly seat belted
During this four day weekend over 9,700 vehicles were stopped by troopers. Preliminary statistics revealed approximately 6,828 traffic citations were issued along with approximately 5,164 warnings. In addition, 102 motorists were arrested for impaired driving, 51 people were arrested for various drug offenses and 73 were arrested for various other criminal violations. Additional initiatives will continue throughout the summer travel season.
The Maryland State Police encourage motorists to plan ahead, be considerate, courteous and patient while traveling. Always reduce as many distractions as possible while driving. If you find yourself impaired, call a friend or family member, or use public transportation. If you see a driver you think is impaired or driving their vehicle in an unsafe manner, keep a safe distance and contact law enforcement.
The additional State Police patrols are in support of the Maryland Highway Safety Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiatives to reduce crashes on the roadways. The overtime funding for additional patrols was provided by grants from the Maryland Highway Safety Office.
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Maryland State Police
Mar-Va Theater Needs Volunteers
Volunteers & Managers on Duty
The Mar-Va relies on volunteers to make the Mar-Va magic as smooth as possible. We are in desperate need of more volunteers and managers on duty (MODs). Positions include concessions help, ticket booth attendant, manager on duty, taking tickets, backstage help, distributing flyers, etc. For questions or to help, call or email the Box Office!
Hostage/Barricade Situation In Pocomoke City Last Night
Pocomoke City Police Department responded to the scene of a standoff on Cedar Street around 9:30 PM Monday night. Police say around 9:30 PM Monday night, they received a call of shots fired in a residence at 1709 Cedar Street. Police responded to the call and reportedly set up a command post shortly after.
According to police, two people were involved in the incident. Joe Donaway reportedly fired off five rounds in the house then barracading himself in the home prompting his wife to allegedly exit the house and go to a neighbor's residence.
When police entered the home Mr. Donaway was taken into custody without incident. There were no injuries reported.
A SWAT team was brought in to assist with the situation.
WMDT 47 NEWS VIDEO
Monday, May 27, 2013
Memorial Day 2013
'oer the land of the free and the home of the brave....
Thank you and rest in peace to those who gave their lives so that I may have my many freedoms as an American.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
~ REPOST~ Crisfield Mudbog CANCELED
REPOST~ Crisfield Mudbog CANCELED
PLEASE NOTE:
The mudbog scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2013 has been CANCELED
due to excessive water on the Crisfield Elks Lodge grounds.
due to excessive water on the Crisfield Elks Lodge grounds.
NO MUDBOG IN JUNE
Since yesterday the committee members have found that rescheduling for June would cause a scheduling conflict with the Elks Lodge. Keep in mind that the Crisfield Elks Lodge schedules so many other wonderful events other than provide a place for mudbogging and making us comfortable on race day.
A new date will be decided and I will have all of that information for you when I receive it.
The next race date is Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Snow Hill sponsored by the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company.
This is the first time the Snow Hill Volunteer Company has sponsored a mud bog and I hope all of you will help make it a success. More information will be posted soon.
Thanks for your understanding and patience!
TIME MACHINE ... 1914, 1990, 1977, 1930, 1893
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)
March, 1914
(The Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)
PLAN TO BUILD CHURCH BY MAIL
Bricks Will Be Sent To Site By Parcel Post
MATERIAL TO BE DONATED
President Wilson And Members Of Congress Asked to Send One Brick Each-
Name Of Donor On Each Brick.
Baltimore, March 23- Congressman David J. Lewis, father of the American Parcel Post system, in his most roseate dreams never contemplated the coming of the time when so bulky a package as a brick church could be sent through the mails.
Yet a project is on foot to do this very thing. The mails will be burdened with the church brick by brick, however, and the thousands of them required to erect the edifice will each be stamped and addressed to "Methodist Church, Wenona, Somerset County, Md."
The Representative from Western Maryland will be asked to be among the senders of the first bricks. President Wilson also will be requested to mail a brick or two.
The congregation of Wenona Church desires to rebuild the edifice, which was destroyed by fire March 1 during a terrific wind storm. Wenona, by the way, is on Deals Island, Chesapeake Bay, where the oyster is the chief subject of conversation and the chief source of income. It is 26 miles from Princess Anne, the county seat.
It took years of effort for the congregation to build the first church, which was a frame structure. No insurance was paid after the fire, for the blaze started from an exploding gasoline lamp, and this absolved the insurance company from financial obligation. The accident was felt throughout the whole community, for the nearest place of worship of another Methodist congregation is miles away. The Wenona church had 800 men, women and children in its flock.
For the last two or three weeks the communicants have been discussing ways and means, and finally some of them hit upon the unique plan of "building the new church by parcel post." The idea "took" immediately, and Denwood W. White, treasurer of the congregation, indorsed the project and now it is a well-defined campaign.
No effort will be made to have all the bricks of a uniform size, shape, weight, or color. Any variety will do, from the white enameled kind that they use to build mantels to the heavy paving brick.
An interesting thing will be the memorial feature of the undertaking. The sender of each brick is requested to write his or her name on the surface. This side will be turned inward and the edifice, when completed, will be a mammoth roster of donors.
The contributors will doubtless be persons from all over the country, although Marylanders are expected to be the first to send bricks. And among the "foreigners" looked upon as possible patrons are the various Representatives and Senators who supported the Lewis bill.
In the meantime Postmaster Vetra, of Wenona, is making arrangements to store the bricks upon their arrival until a sufficient number have accumulated to make possible the beginning of building operations. The bricks will go to Princess Anne, and must be carried by rural route all the way to Wenona.
Footnote: Anyone know what became of this project? My search didn't turn up any further info.- tk
October, 1990
(Frederick News Post- Frederick, Md.)
OCTOBER 13 MARYLAND MAIN STREET SPECIAL PARKSLEY POCOMOKE EXCURSIONS
(Pocomoke City, Md) Take a trip in 1920's passenger cars on tracks from the Parksley Railroad Museum north into Maryland's picturesque lower Eastern Shore. For tickets call 800 ... ....
OCTOBER 13 POCOMOKE CITY RIVERFEST
(Pocomoke Riverfront Park. POCOMOKE CITY, MD) Hop on the Maryland Main Street Special in Parksley, Va., and ride to Pocomoke City on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Live entertainment, barbeques, arts and crafts. 301 957-....
April, 1977 (Time Machine archive)
Having cleared both the Maryland House and Senate the Pocomoke City Sunday Blue Law bill was ready to be signed into law by the governor, clearing the way for Sunday merchandise sales in Pocomoke City. In a 1974 referendum the Pocomoke City area voted against lifting Sunday Blue Law restrictions while the rest of Worcester County voted in favor and was permitting the Sunday sales. The bill to bring Pocomoke City in line with the remainder of the county was co-sponsored by House Of Delegates members Russell O. Hickman of Worcester County, R.C. (Biggy) Long of Somerset County, and Joseph J. Long of Wicomico County.
February, 1930
The State Roads Commission awarded a contract just in excess of $25,000 for construction of a one mile concrete road from Stockton to the Virginia line. P.D. Phillips And Brother of Salisbury would carry out the project. The contract was one of six the Commission awarded to start its 1930 building program.
April, 1893
(Xenia Daily Gazette And Torchlight- Xenia, Ohio)
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
As is Shown Among the People of Virginia and Eastern Maryland.
A gentleman who had traveled extensively through the south was one evening seated in one of those proverbial grocery stores in a small village talking to the people and commenting upon the unstinted hospitality of the people.
A tall, cadaverous looking chap, who had listened to him intently, interrupted:
"That's so, stranger. When a man comes among we uns and does what's right, we uns ain't the people to see him suffer when he's down on his back an can't help himself. We're just going to raise him up."
And they do "raise him up." If he is sick, they till his ground, feed his cattle, cut his wood and in various ways render him assistance. On the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia this custom is universal, and many a sick man has silently made his grateful prayers for blessings on his neighbors for the great stacks of chips and split wood that have been gathered about his yard, and for the hams and flour and the other necessaries that have been placed in his smokehouse.- Philadelphia Times.
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March, 1914
(The Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)
PLAN TO BUILD CHURCH BY MAIL
Bricks Will Be Sent To Site By Parcel Post
MATERIAL TO BE DONATED
President Wilson And Members Of Congress Asked to Send One Brick Each-
Name Of Donor On Each Brick.
Baltimore, March 23- Congressman David J. Lewis, father of the American Parcel Post system, in his most roseate dreams never contemplated the coming of the time when so bulky a package as a brick church could be sent through the mails.
Yet a project is on foot to do this very thing. The mails will be burdened with the church brick by brick, however, and the thousands of them required to erect the edifice will each be stamped and addressed to "Methodist Church, Wenona, Somerset County, Md."
The Representative from Western Maryland will be asked to be among the senders of the first bricks. President Wilson also will be requested to mail a brick or two.
The congregation of Wenona Church desires to rebuild the edifice, which was destroyed by fire March 1 during a terrific wind storm. Wenona, by the way, is on Deals Island, Chesapeake Bay, where the oyster is the chief subject of conversation and the chief source of income. It is 26 miles from Princess Anne, the county seat.
It took years of effort for the congregation to build the first church, which was a frame structure. No insurance was paid after the fire, for the blaze started from an exploding gasoline lamp, and this absolved the insurance company from financial obligation. The accident was felt throughout the whole community, for the nearest place of worship of another Methodist congregation is miles away. The Wenona church had 800 men, women and children in its flock.
For the last two or three weeks the communicants have been discussing ways and means, and finally some of them hit upon the unique plan of "building the new church by parcel post." The idea "took" immediately, and Denwood W. White, treasurer of the congregation, indorsed the project and now it is a well-defined campaign.
No effort will be made to have all the bricks of a uniform size, shape, weight, or color. Any variety will do, from the white enameled kind that they use to build mantels to the heavy paving brick.
An interesting thing will be the memorial feature of the undertaking. The sender of each brick is requested to write his or her name on the surface. This side will be turned inward and the edifice, when completed, will be a mammoth roster of donors.
The contributors will doubtless be persons from all over the country, although Marylanders are expected to be the first to send bricks. And among the "foreigners" looked upon as possible patrons are the various Representatives and Senators who supported the Lewis bill.
In the meantime Postmaster Vetra, of Wenona, is making arrangements to store the bricks upon their arrival until a sufficient number have accumulated to make possible the beginning of building operations. The bricks will go to Princess Anne, and must be carried by rural route all the way to Wenona.
Footnote: Anyone know what became of this project? My search didn't turn up any further info.- tk
October, 1990
(Frederick News Post- Frederick, Md.)
OCTOBER 13 MARYLAND MAIN STREET SPECIAL PARKSLEY POCOMOKE EXCURSIONS
(Pocomoke City, Md) Take a trip in 1920's passenger cars on tracks from the Parksley Railroad Museum north into Maryland's picturesque lower Eastern Shore. For tickets call 800 ... ....
OCTOBER 13 POCOMOKE CITY RIVERFEST
(Pocomoke Riverfront Park. POCOMOKE CITY, MD) Hop on the Maryland Main Street Special in Parksley, Va., and ride to Pocomoke City on the banks of the Pocomoke River. Live entertainment, barbeques, arts and crafts. 301 957-....
April, 1977 (Time Machine archive)
Having cleared both the Maryland House and Senate the Pocomoke City Sunday Blue Law bill was ready to be signed into law by the governor, clearing the way for Sunday merchandise sales in Pocomoke City. In a 1974 referendum the Pocomoke City area voted against lifting Sunday Blue Law restrictions while the rest of Worcester County voted in favor and was permitting the Sunday sales. The bill to bring Pocomoke City in line with the remainder of the county was co-sponsored by House Of Delegates members Russell O. Hickman of Worcester County, R.C. (Biggy) Long of Somerset County, and Joseph J. Long of Wicomico County.
February, 1930
The State Roads Commission awarded a contract just in excess of $25,000 for construction of a one mile concrete road from Stockton to the Virginia line. P.D. Phillips And Brother of Salisbury would carry out the project. The contract was one of six the Commission awarded to start its 1930 building program.
April, 1893
(Xenia Daily Gazette And Torchlight- Xenia, Ohio)
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY
As is Shown Among the People of Virginia and Eastern Maryland.
A gentleman who had traveled extensively through the south was one evening seated in one of those proverbial grocery stores in a small village talking to the people and commenting upon the unstinted hospitality of the people.
A tall, cadaverous looking chap, who had listened to him intently, interrupted:
"That's so, stranger. When a man comes among we uns and does what's right, we uns ain't the people to see him suffer when he's down on his back an can't help himself. We're just going to raise him up."
And they do "raise him up." If he is sick, they till his ground, feed his cattle, cut his wood and in various ways render him assistance. On the eastern shore of Maryland and Virginia this custom is universal, and many a sick man has silently made his grateful prayers for blessings on his neighbors for the great stacks of chips and split wood that have been gathered about his yard, and for the hams and flour and the other necessaries that have been placed in his smokehouse.- Philadelphia Times.
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
DRUMS ON THE POCOMOKE (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
"DRUMS ON THE POCOMOKE"
Assateague Peoples Powwow
Cypress Park
Pocomoke City, Maryland
May 18-19, 2013
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The Native American heritage was celebrated for the 20th year in Pocomoke City's Cypress Park last weekend.
Now I'm not even sure if the old tale is true or even "politically correct" (in this day) the Indians of any tribe do a Rain Dance. In any case I'm quite sure there wasn't any type of dance to bring on Saturday's rain - probably one to stop it. But, word was received that the day went on in spite of Nature's decision to make it inclement for a "pale face" like me.
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Sunday brought blue skies and a perfect day to attend a powwow!
Attending a Native American powwow is the best way to learn about the heritage and culture of such proud Americans. Such great talent and pride in one area!
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Chief Medicine Cat states that he always loves this powwow, because of the "making of new friends and renewing old friendships. Celebrating all the gifts that the Creator and Mother Earth have been generous to bestow upon us. To remember the old ways and to preserve his tribes heritage and traditions". He and the Assateague People can not express enough gratitude to the Citizens and Government of Pocomoke City for all of the support over the last 20 years. .JPG) |
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These are humble and gracious people in their setting but not without humor and didn't waste a breath at taking some joking stabs at the pale face! Me, being the big sissy for not liking rain and for being a pale face probably laughed the hardest!
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Certainly the Indian attire is extremely colorful- which suits me just fine! But This headdress just caught my eye. It's made from goose feathers.
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About the Assateague People: "The Assateague People name means a Place Across the Water. We Welcome ANY new members whose hearts and beliefs are on the red road." from Assateague People/facebook
The Assateague People have a 500 recipe CD now available! For more info on the recipes and to learn more about the Assateague People click here.
TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview
1914.. Rebuilding a Somerset County church brick by brick by mail?; 1990.. A chance to ride the rails from Parksley to Pocomoke City; 1977.. Sunday business operations to be legal in Pocomoke City; 1930.. A new concrete road from Stockton to state line; 1893.. Eastern Shore's southern hospitality reputation.
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!
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Virginia State Police Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend
Virginia State Police Increase Patrols for
Memorial Day Weekend/ /
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Click It or Ticket
RICHMOND, Va. – Motorists, who anticipate enjoying the extended time off from work by traveling around the Commonwealth during the holiday weekend, can expect to see an increase in Virginia State Police troopers on the road with them.
The additional patrols statewide are part of the annual Operation C.A.R.E., (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) to reduce crashes, fatalities and injuries associated with speed, failure to wear seatbelts and impaired driving.
The state-sponsored, national program encourages law enforcement agencies to increase its visibility and traffic enforcement efforts on major travel holidays.
As a result, state police will boost patrols around the Commonwealth beginning Friday morning, May 24, 2013, at 12:01 a.m. and continue through midnight, Monday, May 27, 2013.
National Missing Children’s Day on May 25th
The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the 3,083 elected sheriffs nationwide, expressed their strong support for recognizing May 25th as National Missing Children’s Day, as well as support for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) Take 25 Initiative.
As a continuing effort to prevent the abduction and sexual exploitation of children, the National Sheriffs’ Association is an honored partner with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and its collaborative organizations to recognize May 25, 2011, and May 25th of every year, as National Missing Children’s Day. This special day is a time to remember those children who remain missing and give hope to their families that one day they will be found.
Furthermore, the National Sheriffs’ Association is proud to support NCMEC’s Take 25 Initiative, which encourages parents, educators, and communities to “Take 25” minutes to help children stay safer. Such education and awareness is essential in helping to prevent tragedies, such as child abduction and sexual exploitation, which have unfortunately become all too familiar incidents to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States.
As the chief law enforcement officers in our respective counties and cities, it is the duty of sheriffs nationwide to work to protect the safety and security of all citizens in our communities, particularly our most precious resource – our children. The National Sheriffs’ Association is proud to continue our vital partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and express our unwavering support for
National Missing
Children’s Day on May 25th and the Take 25 Initiative.
Children’s Day on May 25th and the Take 25 Initiative.
http://www.take25.org/ — Caroline County Sheriff's Office
Biggest Lego Model Ever
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The newest addition to the grand list of Coolest Things Ever is being unveiled in New York today: the Lego X-Wing, the largest Lego model ever built.
The model of the classic Star Wars fighter being unveiled in Times Square has a wingspan of 44 feet and comes complete with R2-D2 and a full range of sound effects. It’s a super-duper-sized version of Star Wars Lego starfighter set #9493 and was made with 5,335,200 Lego bricks. That, according to Lego, makes it the largest model ever built, eclipsing the Lego robot at the Mall of America by some 2 million bricks. This replica of the Rebel Alliance dogfighter is 42 times the size of the Lego version we’ve all built and a bit bigger than a real X-Wing. (Yes, yes, we know they’re not real. Just go with it.) The X-Wing Luke Skywalker and his fellow rebels flew was about 41 feet long, 2 feet shorter than this Lego masterpiece.
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The X-Wing was built at the Lego Model Shop at the company’s facility in Kladno, Czech Republic. It took 32 “master builders” (Note: This is a real job, and we’re preparing our resumés.) 17,336 man-hours to construct the X-Wing. Plans for the model were created using Lego’s proprietary 3-D design software, and the construction team had to work with a team of structural engineers to ensure that the model was safe, master builder Erik Varszegi told Wired.
“This has been a wild and exciting project for us, and it’s taken an international team of designers, engineers, structural consultants, model builders, and logistics personal over a year to bring this model from a conception to reality,” Varszegi said in an email. “In one respect, designing it was the ‘easy’ part, as we were creating a scaled version of an actual toy construction set.”
Once completed, the model — which weighs 45,980 pounds — was broken down into 34 pieces to be shipped to New York by boat (the voyage took two boats two months to complete). Lest the West Coast feel left out, the starfighter is coming to Legoland California after its tenure in Times Square and will remain there until the end of the year. Twenty-three tons is a whole lot of anything, especially Lego bricks, but much of the model’s weight lies in the model’s steel skeleton, which it needed in order to withstand the vibrations from the subway that runs beneath Duffy Square in Manhattan and any seismic activity it could face in Southern California.
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