Reading is truly my sanity and occasionally I find a book that is worth passing on to family and friends (and it makes me feel like Oprah - just a little). I would like to recommend "THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE" by Audrey Niffenegger. I truly had trouble putting the book down. Drop me an email and let me know what you think. betsy@betsyspiker.com
Here at Deep Creek Lake spring is on the way. Beautiful today with temperatures in the 60's
For those of you that wonder "Who is the band that plays at Garrett College at the 4th of July every year?" we are the Garrett Community Concert Band and we are actively recruiting new members. Totally volunteer, we play for the love of music. We range in age from high school kids to - well let's say we've been playing for quite awhile. The band formed in 2000. Under the direction of Moe Turrentine the band performs at least 3 concerts per year. A member of the Spiker Team, Kathy Johnson, plays with the band. So remember how much fun it used to be playing an insturment, try it again. And the next time you are at Deep Creek Lake on the 4th of July, come up to the college and see them perform. The concert is always followed by fireworks off Wisp Mountain.
For more information visit their the Garrett Community Band website
My partner, Kathy, will be happy to talk to you as well. She can be reached at k.johnson@lnf.com
Moe Turrentine, Conductor
I'm talking about ICE - Another wonderful sign of spring at Deep Creek Lake is when "all of a sudden" the ice is gone. Driving down Rt. 219 today and seeing the sun reflecting off the water was truly a joy. Maybe not time to get the boat out yet, as we have snow predicted later this week, but spring is just around the corner!
Local artist, Robert Yonke, has donated an original painting titled "Pleasant Valley" to Garrett Lakes Arts Festival. The painting is being raffled as a fundraising event for GLAF. Framing was also donated by Bello's Portraits in Oakland.
Tickets are 5% each or 5 for $20 - As you might expect, GLAF would be most appreciative of your support.
Tickets can be purchased from any GLAF Board Member
The Arts Council Gallery on Alder Street in Oakland
The Oakland Train Station on Liberty Street
At GLAF's kick-off concert on Friday, April 17th
And at the GLAF office at Deep Creek Lake.
Winning ticket will be drawn and announced at the conclusion of the April 17th kick-off performance by The Dave Leonhardt Jazz Group. For further information visit GLAF's web site at http://www.artsandentertainment.org
As many of you are aware, the Spiker Team are major supporters of the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival. We so appreciate this wonderful group of local citizens that volunteer their time to bring us wonderful entertainment throughout the year. This year is no exception. Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) opens it 2009 season on April 17th at 7:30 at the Garrett College Auditorium in McHenry with the Dave Leonhardt Jazz Group. For more information visit GLAF at www.artsandentertainment.org
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With over 150 years of family history in the Deep Creek Lake, MD area, Betsy Spiker is the Deep Creek Lake's leading real estate professional. Call her today for a free consultation
With over 150 years of family history in the Deep Creek Lake area, Betsy Spiker is the seventh generation of Garrett County natives. Like her ancestors before her, she has a special place in her heart for this picturesque region. With such extensive knowledge about and passion for the area, it's easy to understand why Betsy is so successful as one of Deep Creek Lake's leading real estate professionals. She knows the community and its amenities like the back of her hand and is the ultimate resource for buying or selling a home here. When it comes to working with the right real estate professional for your next move, you want someone who has Deep Roots In Deep Creek Lake. That's Betsy Spiker. Call her today for a free consultation.
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Each member of my team is a life long resident of Garrett County. Like me, they all have Deep Roots in the Deep Creek Lake area.
Karen Doerr is a licensed real estate agent and our Transaction Coordinator. We rely on her to keep us organized and the team running smoothly.
Andrew Eiswert is a Buyer Specialist and has a deep affinity for the lake area and its beauty. He can guide you through the real estate buying process helping to make finding the right property an enjoyable experience. Andrew enjoys all of the activities in the Deep Creek Lake area such as skiing, fishing, boating, etc. He prides himself on educating second home buyers in all this area has to offer.
Kathy Johnson is also a Buyer Specialist, coming to real estate after raising her family. She enjoys working one-on-one with people, and takes great pride in finding the home that fits your needs.
As for me, I am the Managing Member of the team. I focus primarily on being a Listing Specialist and strive to give all of my clients exceptional service, head and shoulders above the competition.
"Dear Betsy,
Thank you again for all your help and support in the sale of our home in Deep Creek. Thanks for putting up with our anxious moments. We have recommended you to our neighbors. We will contact you again if we're in the market to buy.
Sincerely, Nancy and Ken"
"Betsy,
My wife, Val, and I just completed the purchase of our lake front house at Deep Creek Lake. I'm sure you are aware of the transaction.
What I want to comment on is the incredibly good service performed by Andrew. He bent over backwards to ensure our interests were well represented during the rather laborious procedure. (Laborious due to the seller, not the buyer!) All the while Andrew was doing this "bargaining," he and his wife became first time parents of their new baby, Sean. That was a full time job in itself yet he devoted lots of his time to share our concerns. He never missed a beat for us.
His friendly disposition and work ethic are noteworthy. I wanted to take the time to write and to tell you what you probably already know: You have a gem of an agent!
We look forward to spending time in our new home and owe much of the enjoyment of buying our new property, to Andrew.
He gave us totally impressive customer service!
We look forward to meeting you sometime in the future around the Deep Creek area.
Sincerely,
Mark and Valerie"
"Betsy,
I wanted to let you know that Kathy Johnson was so wonderful to us. She was great from the time she showed us the house until they day it settled. Kathy had a lot to do a lot to make sure will settled on Monday, the 15th, and she made it happen. Even though this was a small sale, Kathy made us feel like it was a million dollar settlement.
We are very happy in our new digs.
Take care,
Janice"
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