Random Photos of a farm setting in Accident
These are some random photos from a house on Brobst Rd in Accident. It was a hot & hazy day, but I loved the way the mountains looked with the fields, trees & the big red barn in the distance…I LOVE Garrett County farms! I hope to have one of my own one day…
Other than the extremely hard work (that is never ending), I have always liked the idea of growing my own food, raising livestock and ‘working the farm’. A seemingly simpler life 🙂
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Confluence artist takes art to another dimension - Garrett County Native
Friday, July 9, 2010 10:45 PM EDT
(Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles that feature artists in the Turkeyfoot Highlands.)
By RICK KAZMER
rickk@dailyamerican.com
Connie Stark is taking her art to another dimension — sort of.
She dabbles in painting, but the two-dimensional art hasn’t drawn her complete attention. Stark’s artistic passion is knit bears, and she has made them by the thousand.
“It is kind of a different way to go because it is three dimensional,” she said of the unique mole-hair creations.
The Confluence resident draws on a lifetime of artistic interest to complete each intricate cuddler. She is a native of Michigan where she went to school for graphic art. Stark and her family lived in Garrett County, Md. before moving to the Turkeyfoot Highlands in 2005. The bears have been in the making for decades.
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Pittsburgh Symphony Returning To Wisp; Lawrence Loh To Conduct
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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.)
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.artsandentertainment.org
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Commissioners Expand Scholarship Prog. To Include Occupational Training
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Jul. 8, 2010
The county commissioners announced yesterday the expansion of the Garrett County Scholarship Program to include support for students pursing noncredit occupational training offered by Garrett College’s Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development as well as continued support for students enrolling at the college in academic programs.
Established in 2006, the Garrett County Scholarship Program has been successful in encouraging more local high school graduates to pursue college study, the commissioners noted in a press release.
The aim of the expanded scholarship program is similar: to increase the number of individuals in Garrett County who are prepared for skilled jobs related to energy production, transportation, manufacturing, medical services, and other contemporary fields.
The new occupation scholarship will cover training and testing costs for an industry related certificate program. Students will have a maximum of two years to complete the program selected.
The existing academic scholarship covers Garrett College tuition up to a maximum of 64 credit hours or degree completion, whichever comes first. Other sources of financial aid must be applied before the county scholarship is utilized, which keeps the program cost-effective and leverages outside funding, the commissioners noted.
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Wind Turbine Opposition Group Pens Official Letter
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Jul. 8, 2010
Save Western Maryland, a group of persons working against the proliferation of wind turbines in Garrett County, joined the Maryland Conservation Council and several concerned citizens in penning a letter late last month to wind proponents. The letter gives “official notice” to Constellation Green Energy LLC, Clipper Windpower Inc., Criterion Power Partners LLC, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative Inc., and the Garrett County commissioners that the installation and operation of the Constellation Wind Energy project will violate the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).
“Available evidence demonstrates that the Constellation wind project will almost certainly result in unauthorized ‘takes’ of Indiana bats and Virginia big-eared bats, triggering criminal and civil enforcement actions,” a spokesperson for the group said. “Upon expiration of a 60 day period, suit may be filed in federal court.”
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Funding Awarded To Expand Garrett Co. Trails System
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Jul. 8, 2010
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $30,000 grant to expand the trails system in Garrett County, U.S. Senators Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin announced Tuesday.
The funds will be used to conduct a feasibility study of a looped trail system in the county. The route will connect the county’s existing trails to other public parks and regional trails, including the Great Allegheny Passage.
The study will also explore options for developing 75 miles of new trail that will maximize use of the county’s large amounts of publicly owned land.
The project will be administered by Garrett County Trails. In addition to ARC funds, Garrett Trails will provide $20,000, and the Maryland Program Open Space will provide $10,000, bringing the total project funding to $60,000.
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Black Bears at Youghiogheny Mountain Resort
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A mother and three of her “kids” showed up in the yard of Mike and Melanie Cooper and basically made themselves at home at their Youghiogheny Mountain Resort residence. The mama bear and three cubs stopped by several mornings, and on this particular visit the sow ventured up the front-porch steps to smell the hanging baskets of petunias. Meanwhile, two of the cubs had fun playing “tether ball” with an empty bird feeder.
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More on the fireworks from the Republican
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Jul. 8, 2010
In many locales, the skies above Garrett County were filled with fireworks over the July 4th holiday weekend, to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors, and pictured above is a “behind the scenes” look at what is involved in presenting such a display. Milton Proudfoot, Oakland, who has been a fireworks shooter for over 40 years, is shown preparing some of mortars that sent 597 individual shots of fireworks into the sky above Broadford Lake on Saturday. Proudfoot noted that the largest supply of fireworks in the world was destroyed in a massive explosion in Hong Kong a few years ago, causing a huge shortage at that time. But he said that today there is a surplus of fireworks because of the faltering economy and resulting cancellation of many displays. Photo courtesy of Erin White.
Watch the grand finale of the Deep Creek Lake fireworks here.
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Art in the Park - Deep Creek Discovery Center
From the Discovery Center website:
*Service charge applies for entrance*
July 10, 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
July 11, 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Over 40 artists exhibit and sell their original artwork at this annual event sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers, Inc. to help local businesses and non-profits, provide environmental education, and fundraise for the Forest Canopy Walkway Project at the Discovery Center. Vendors at Art in the Park typically donate something to be auctioned off on behalf of the WGCSPV, Inc. to raise funds towards the forest canopy project and community members provide a ton of volunteer hours to make this event successful every year.
The WGCSPV, Inc. also hosts a Tye Dying Station where you can make your one of a kind Art in the Park T-shirt for $10. Proceeds benefit the Forest Canopy Walkway Project. The Discovery Center also hosts a booth with volunteers, where community members can observe the birds from the aviary up close and can even get a chance touch a range of different animals like snakes and frogs. The animals change every few hours, so visitors check in to see what is new.
Vendors/businesses include dixieland music, food, pottery, jewelry, photography, woodworking, watercolor and oil paintings and much more. If you are a vendor/business and would like to have a booth at this years Art in the Park, please call the Discovery Center ASAP. First come first serve. Spaces are limited!
Come by boat or car to the event. A service charge applies for entrance this year. Call 301-387-7067 or 301-387-7314 for more info.
Sponsored by the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. and
Garrett County Arts Council
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International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases - Reuters
Reuters – US Edition (NY,NY) via World Wide Web 07/07/2010
Source Website: www.reuters.com
International Interest in U.S. Homeownership Increases, Realtors(R) Report
Wed Jul 7, 2010 2:24pm EDT
WASHINGTON, DC, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) — International home buyers are increasingly attracted to property in the U.S., according to the National Association of Realtors(R)’ 2010 Profile of International Home Buying Activity. Several factors, including the strength of the dollar, the value and desirability of U.S. real estate, and the emerging economic recovery, continue to drive international interest in owning a home in this country. “While all real estate in the U.S. is local, the same is not true for property owners,” said NAR President Vicki Cox Golder, owner of Vicki L. Cox Real Estate in Tucson, Ariz. “The U.S. continues to be a top destination for international buyers from all over the world. Foreign buyers understand the value of owning a home in this country and can rely on Realtors(R) to help guide them through the complex process of buying property in the U.S. With expertise, knowledge and experience, Realtors(R) have a global perspective.” The survey, released today, covers the period between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. During that time foreign buyers, including those with residency outside the U.S. as well as recent immigrants and temporary visa holders, are estimated to have purchased $66 billion of U.S. residential property, or 7 percent of the residential market. Slightly more than a quarter of Realtors(R), 28 percent, reported working with at least one international client in the past year. This is a significant increase from the 2009 report, when 23 percent of Realtors(R) worked with foreign clients. Eighteen percent of all Realtors(R) were estimated to have completed at least one sale, compared to 12 percent last year. “Several factors have contributed to an increase in international buyer interest in the U.S.,” said Golder. “A large majority of Realtors(R) report the changes in value to the U.S. dollar have had a strong impact on the international real estate business. In addition, perceptions abroad about trends in the U.S. real estate market have led many international clients to believe purchasing a home in the U.S. is more affordable than in their country and holds more value.”
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