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While walking today, it's 65 degrees, I stumbled onto my favorite forcaster of spring - Snow Drops - they carpet large areas of woods and are just a pleasure to see this time of year.  Although we are still a couple weeks away for the official start of spring, to me it has arrived.  Time to get o...
03/07/2009
The Garrett County Humane Society Photo Contest is over.  I am please to report that POKEY finished ninth overall, earning over $2600 for the local spay and neuter program.  Although Pokey was unavailable for comment at the time of this posting, Margie reports that he is extremely please with the...
03/07/2009
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We are at one day and four hours from the end of the Garrett County Humane Society Photo Contest.  As of this moment Pokey still holds 7th place in the country - yes, country, not county.  Pokey's person, Margie, expects alot of last minute voting and reports Pokey pacing more than usual.  He rea...
03/05/2009
The nationwide malpractice crisis is constantly in the news, but here in Garrett County we have a very immediate problem needing support.   My partner has worked in the medical field for many years and still has close ties to the medical community.  I have asked her to explain our situation.   G...
03/03/2009
There really isn't a Deep Creek Lake Book Club (as far as I know) but I do enjoy reading.  Every once in awhile I find a book that is truly a gem.  Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker is one such book.  The story of Truly, an oversized person at birth due to a pituitary gland conditi...
03/01/2009
The Deep Creek Dunk, sponsored by the Maryland State Police to benefit Spedical Olympics will be held tomorrow, Saturday, February,28th 2009, at Pizzeria Uno's.  The dunk is free to spectators and promises a day full of fun while at Deep Creek and Wisp Resort.     Friday evening, February 27th is...
02/27/2009
With recent cuts in almost every budget, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival is truly in need of support,  There will be a meeting on March 17th at 10am in the Commissioner's room at the Oakland Courthouse.  Please enter from the 4th street side.  If you are unable to attend, we encourage to write to the...
02/25/2009
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Pokey is 6th in the country.  Over 1400 votes.  Sounds like he is quite proud of himself - holding his tail a little higher than normal.  Slobbering more than usual as well.  Again Pokey and Margie want to thank everyone for the support you have shown him (and Julie).  The Spay and Neuter program...
02/25/2009
A blog posted recently by one of my colleagues at Long and Foster.  Dave Stevens is a wonderful addition to Long and Foster.   I've had the privilege to hear him speak in person and he definitely has his finger on the pulse of real estate.   Lots of good information included in this article.  I h...
02/24/2009
We are routinely asked for pictures of this great place we call home.  I am attaching a picture I just took out our back door at our office.  Needless to say a wonderful day here.  Skiing should be great, some fresh snow in the last couple days.  Hope you get a chance to spend some time on the sl...
02/24/2009
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