About Garrett County, MD

Just off the shore at Hazelhurst - Flying Scot #7 out for a "patriotic" sail. The boat is over 50 years old and still in original condition. #7 participated in the 50th anniversary of the Flying Scot sail boats a couple years ago. Two local sailing clubs sponser races each weekend from Memorial Day thru Labor Day at the southern end of Deep Creek Lake.

Sometimes we see or read something that touches our hearts and makes us appreciate simplier times or things. This story about Mr. Friend turning 105 this month was one of those stories. I love it when he said he minded his mom and had a good wife. At 60 that takes me back to "good ole days' where folks slowed down to take time at the dinner table to share their day or have an evening around the family room playing games. Mr. Friend appreciates the things we all take for granted. I loved this article and wanted to share. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. FRIEND!

Carol Wills, Railey Realty, Deep Creek Lake

Celebrates 105 Years
Hubert Friend, a res-ident of Goodwill Mennonite Home, celebrated his 105th birthday on Sunday, July 11. His longevity secret? "I minded my mother and I had a good wife." He was born and reared on a farm near Friendsville and was the youngest of eight children. He and his wife Hazel (who died in 2006) brought up their two daughters on the same farm. Friend served as a county commissioner for four years, but admits that he "liked farming much better." He said he enjoys daily visits from family and friends, and has an appreciation for the interaction he has with the staff of Goodwill. "Every year has been a good year," he said. "I have had a wonderful life. I have a warm place to sleep, plenty of food to eat, a wonderful family, and great people to take care of me. I have everything that I need."

Pittsburgh Symphony Returning To Wisp; Lawrence Loh To Conduct
Jul. 8, 2010

Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) has announced the return of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra to the Wisp Resort for a fourth summer. Conductor Lawrence Loh (pictured) will also return, leading the orchestra on Friday, July 16, in a pops presentation, and on Saturday, July 17, in a classical concert. Both will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Lodge at Wisp.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been a vital part of the city of Pittsburgh's heritage for more than 100 years, a spokesperson said.

"Beginning in the early 1900s, the PSO confirmed its ranking as a world-class orchestra, earning critical acclaim for its fine conductors and musicians, and its strong commitment to artistic quality and excellence," the spokesperson said.

Loh was promoted to resident conductor of the PSO in the 2007-2008 season. An open rehearsal will be offered Saturday morning for Garrett Mentors and other children accompanied by parents or chaperones. (Persons who wish to attend this event may call the GLAF office at 301-387-3082 to reserve a seat.)

There will also be a pre-concert lecture on Saturday evening from 6:30 to 7 p.m., prior to the classical concert. Persons must also call the GLAF office for reservations for this lecture, as space is limited.

The Friday night show is titled "Broadway and Movie Night," and will include songs from Wicked and Evita, sung by Debbie Gravitte. Gravitte was the featured soloist at a past GLAF summer PSO performance.

Saturday's classical concert will showcase two flutists, Jennifer Connor and Rhian Kenny, playing Cimarosa: Concerto for Two Flutes in G Major.

Also presented will be Brahms' Symphony No. 2 in D Major, op. 73.

Tickets for these evening concerts are $35 for adults, $5 for students, and free for children 5 years and younger (tickets are required). Tickets may be purchased by calling the GLAF office at 301-387-3082, or through the GLAF web site, located at www.artsand-entertainment.org.

Your Flying Squirrel experience begins with a ride up the Bear Claw Conveyor Carpet. After unloading, you'll begin the practice / training segment of the tour where you will learn to clip in and out, get comfortable in your harness and acclimate yourself to take flight! Scurrying up the Cargo Net is the first challenge you'll face. Once secured on the first platform, a 195-foot zip will send you to the next challenge - a Burma Bridge. Navigate this 3-point rope bridge carefully to the next platform and prepare for the next zip which is approximately 153 feet. Catch your breath and get ready to walk the plank - the Plank Bridge that is. Once across, the next zip will transport you to the highest point of the course at approximately 50 feet high! Views of Deep Creek Lake will appear in the distance and you'll face the longest of 2 zips in the tour that span 400 feet across the tubing hill into a thicket of pine trees. Next you'll zip back across and land on the final stage, the 30-foot high Guard's Tower. From here you will take the Leap of Faith back down to solid ground to complete the Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour at Wisp Resort!

Flying Squirrel Canopy Tour: $39 pp
-Approximately 1.5 hour experience
-8 people in a group plus 2 guides (1 lead & 1 sweep)
-Reservations recommended, call 301.387.4911 ext. 0

McHenry, 21541 Summary

The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 21541 in McHenry from Apr 10 to Jun 10 was $250,000 based on 1 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price decreased 4.8%, or $12,692, and the number of sales decreased 87.5%. Average price per square foot for homes in 21541 was $193, an increase of 22.2% compared to the same period last year.

There are currently 482 resale and new homes in ZIP code 21541 on Trulia, including 4 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in 21541 was $617,550 for the week ending Jun 30, which represents a decrease of 0.9%, or $5,594, compared to the prior week.