December 2010 – Page 3 – Jay's Real Estate Blog

Maryland Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire

Location:
West 1st Ave.
Loch Lynn, MD
United States
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On Dec. 18, Allegany County Communications dispatched Engine 361 and Engine 221 mutual aid to Garrett County for a working apartment building fire.

The three-story building was located on West 1st Ave in Loch Lynn near Oakland, MD.

The multiple-alarm fire brought units from several counties and two states. Garrett County 911 dispatched Company 40, Engine 23, Engine 122, Engine 161 (RIT), Air 3, Ambulance 9-1.

Dispatch received numerous calls reporting a working fire on the third floor.

Chief 40A quickly reported that all occupants were out of the apartment building.

Captain 40 requested an additional truck out of station 120.

Engine Rescue 43 and Truck 44 responded from Station 40. Engine 31 transferred to Station 40. Truck 44 took up a position on Side A.

Engine Rescue 43 hit a hydrant at Alderson St and W 1st Ave and supplied Truck 44. Engine 23 supplied Truck 124 on Side C. Chief 40 established the command with Command with Chief 40A assuming operations.

Due to a limited water supply from the hydrant system, command requested four tankers to be dispatched on the assignment.

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Maryland Park Service Issues Public Safety Warning For Deep Creek Lake

McHenry, MD – The Maryland Park Service reminds anyone enjoying winter activities on Deep Creek Lake or any frozen body of water, to use caution, particularly at night.

“Snowmobilers, ice fishermen, hikers and cross-country skiers traveling on the frozen lake should exercise caution,” urged Deep Creek Lake Recreation Area Assistant Manager Mark Spurrier.

“Wearing a personal floatation device could prevent a tragedy. If you encounter people, pets or wildlife that have fallen through the ice, call either 911 or the Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-628-9944 for assistance.”

Road salt and abrasives plowed from highway bridges may affect the quality of the ice underneath and unseen snowdrifts can act as ramps and cause sleds and snowmobiles to become airborne leading to a loss of control and accidents.

Deep Creek Lake is a part of the designated Off-Road Vehicle trail system permitting use by registered snowmobiles only. Permits are available by mail or at any of the local state park offices during normal business hours. Snowmobiles may operate at night if equipped with working head and taillights. Snowmobilers may access the lake through Deep Creek Lake State Park or with permission from a private landowner.

For further information on ice conditions at Deep Creek Lake, individuals can contact a park ranger by calling 301-387-5563 during the week-day or the Discovery Center on weekends at 301-387-7067.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages nearly one-half million acres of public lands and 17,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland’s forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland’s effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state’s number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.DNR.Maryland.gov

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"It's A New Day For GC Politics"; Commissioners Sworn In

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Dec. 16, 2010

Clerk of Garrett County Circuit Court Sondra Buckel swore in the new three-member county commissioners’ board at the courthouse on Tuesday morning. About 75 family members, friends, campaign supporters, and county personnel attended the ceremony and welcome reception that followed.

“It is a new day for Garrett County politics,” District 1 commissioner Gregan Crawford told the crowd. “It’s been a long time since three new commissioners have all been sworn it at the same time, and that’s an awesome amount of trust that you’ve placed in our hands. So I hope we live up to your expectations and exceed them.”

He said each of the commissioners recognizes his own strengths and weaknesses, and the board will have a good balance of those attributes.

“It’s an honor and privilege to be here,” said Bob Gatto, who won the District 2 commissioner’s seat as a write-in candidate. “I’m looking forward to the next four years of working with you and working for this county. Let’s make things happen in a positive way for everybody.”

He indicated the new commissioners will not always agree on issues, but they will work together for their constituents.

“We need to be open with our government; we need to be open with our decisions,” Gatto said. “We need to involve everyone who’s affected by those decisions, and work toward a common goal, and that is making Garrett County the pride of not only Maryland but also the nation.”

Prior to being sworn in, District 3 commissioner Jim Raley officially resigned from the Garrett County Board of Education. His term on the BOE would have expired in January 2012. Raley, a former middle school teacher, had served on that board since January 1997.

He noted his family was not able to attend the swearing-in because of the adverse weather.

“Each of you are now my family; you’re now my friends,” Raley told those attending the ceremony. “You’re the people that I’m going to be working for. I want you to make sure you let me know how I’m doing. I want you to let me know what I’m doing right. I want you to let me know what I’m doing wrong.”

He said the next four years will provide the commissioners with the true picture of what this new leadership team is about and able to accomplish.

“It won’t be easy; however, I think we’re up to the challenge,” Raley said. “We’ve spent a lot of time together; we’ve worked closely together. And I think, philosophically, we share many of the same attributes and goals.”

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Commissioners Take Oath Of Office

The new Board of Garrett County Commissioners was sworn into office on Tuesday morning by Sondra Buckel, clerk of GC Circuit Court. Left to right are Gregan Crawford, District 1; Bob Gatto, District 2; Jim Raley, District 3; and Buckel. None of the men are incumbents. Crawford noted that it has been several years since an entirely new board of commissioners has been sworn in. Following a welcome reception, the new commissioners faced a full-day agenda, which included briefings from Garrett College and Board of Education officials. See story. Photo by John McEwen.

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GC Christmas Tree Graces Embassy

A 15-foot concolor fir grown in Garrett County graces the front of the Latvian Embassy in Washington, D.C., to help commemorate the 500th anniversary of the world’s first decorated Christmas tree, which is said to have stood in Latvia’s capital city of Riga. The cut tree was donated to the embassy on behalf of the Maryland Christmas Tree Association by Marshall and Cindy Stacy, who own and operate the 370-acre Pinetum tree farm in Swanton. The state tree association used a Maryland specialty crop grant this season for its “buy local–buy real” marketing campaign and to connect with Latvia’s special tree celebration. Pictured (left to right) at the embassy’s lighting ceremonies, held last Friday, are Latvian ambassador Andrejs Pildegovics and Marshall and Cindy Stacy. Photo by Peter Alunans.

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Challenges Of Drilling For Gas In Marcellus Shale Topic Of Lecture

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Dec. 16, 2010

The Garrett County office of the University of Maryland Extension is hosting a presentation by Tom Murphy, Penn State Extension educator and co-director of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research.
Titled “Challenges with Marcellus Shale Natural Gas,” the presentation will is scheduled for next Monday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Garrett College auditorium.

Extracting natural gas from Marcellus shale using hydraulic fracturing has gained considerable public attention in recent weeks. According to Mikal Zimmerman, program assistant for the University of Maryland Extension Service, the purpose of the Penn State Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research is to “provide accurate information about drilling to all parties, countering the spread of Internet-based misinformation and allowing fact-based science to dominate conversations and decision making.”

Murphy will talk about the magnitude of the Marcellus shale as a natural gas producing shale and the economic, environmental, and social effects it may have on communities with wells.

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Charm City Cakes Helps Wisp Celebrate

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Dec. 16, 2010

Hundreds of people flocked to Wisp Resort Sunday afternoon to see Food Network star Duff Goldman and several of the staff members of Charm City Cakes in Baltimore. The company created a birthday cake for the resort, which turned 55 this month, and for which a two-day party was held Sunday and Monday. The cake was a model of Marsh Mountain, complete with the ski lifts, trail signs, and fondant skiers, snowboarders, and tubing folks. It was designed and made by Lauren Friedman, Erica Harrison, Anna May, and other staff members, several of whom were present for the serving of the cake. The process to build the cake took about five days, they said.

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"It's A New Day For GC Politics"; Commissioners Sworn In

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Dec. 16, 2010

He said each of the commissioners recognizes his own strengths and weaknesses, and the board will have a good balance of those attributes.

He indicated the new commissioners will not always agree on issues, but they will work together for their constituents.

He noted his family was not able to attend the swearing-in because of the adverse weather.

Read the full article here.

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Real Estate Sales Year to Date – Railey Realty still #1

Residential Market Statistics
As of
December 7, 2010

RESIDENTIAL – UNDER CONTRACT – LISTING SIDE

RAILEY REALTY 23 $79,000 – $1,999,000
LONG & FOSTER 9 $117,000 – $675,000
COLDWELL BANKER 3 $140,000 – $248,000
WISP RESORT 1 $549,900
GOODFELLOW 5 $129,000 – $699,000
HUMBERSON 0 $0
GARRETTLAND 0 $0
JULIAN AGENCY 4 $19,900 – $166,000

$1 MILLION PLUS PROPERTIES – UNDER CONTRACT – LISTING SIDE

RAILEY REALTY 7
LONG & FOSTER 0
COLDWELL BANKER 0
WISP RESORT 0
GOODFELLOW 0
HUMBERSON 0
REMAX 0
GARRETTLAND 0
JULIAN AGENCY 0

RESIDENTIAL – UNDER CONTRACT – BUYER’S SIDE

Railey Realty 17 $67,900 – $1,999,000

Long & Foster 12 $45,000- $1,395,000

Coldwell Banker 2 $237,000-$248,800

Wisp Resort 3 $50,000 – $549,900

Goodfellow 3 $140,000 – $1,029,000

GarrettLand 0 $0

Humberson – U.C 0 $0

Julian Agency 2 $19,900 – $103,400

Listing Side – Sold – Residential Property
Year to Date
January 1, 2010 – December 7, 2010

Residential Listed Properties – Sold
1+ Million $

Railey Realty 103 $1,500 – $3,500,000 12

Long & Foster 67 50,000 – $2,250,000 2

Coldwell Banker 28 $24,900 $1,248,000 1

Wisp Resort 3 $740,000 – $889,900 0

Goodfellow 18 $52,500 – $998,000 0

Garrettland 3 $49,900 – $187,500 0

Humberson –U.C 1 $499,000 0

Julian Agency 15 $15,000 – $642,510 0

Buyer’s Side – Sold – Residential Property
Year to Date
January 1, 2010 – December 7, 2010

Residential Selling Side – Sold

Railey Realty 123 $1,500 – $2,500,000 12 Properties over $Million

Long & Foster 60 $24,900 – $3,500,000 4 Properties over $1Million

Coldwell Banker 31 $40,000 – $849,000

Wisp Resort 4 $259,000 – $889,900

Goodfellow 13 $52,500 – $639,000

GarrettLand 1 $149,900

Humberson – U.C 1 $225,000

Julian Agency 7 $15,500 – $139,900

Information is deemed to be accurate and limited to MRIS data.
Provided by MRIS on December 7, 2010

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Deep Creek Lake is quickly freezing

With wind chill temperatures in the negatives, it quickly accelerates the freezing of Deep Creek Lake. I took this shot with our DeepCreekHospitality.com webcam this morning. This part of the lake is covered with a thin sheet of ice already, but I spent a few minutes watching a little further south near High Mountain sports and you can literally see the water turning to slush and ultimately to ice. I had a weather watcher contact me last night with a reading from his weather station of -27 degree wind chill blasts…only 6 more days until winter!

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Month: December 2010

Maryland Firefighters Battle Apartment Fire

Maryland Park Service Issues Public Safety Warning For Deep Creek Lake

"It's A New Day For GC Politics"; Commissioners Sworn In

Commissioners Take Oath Of Office

GC Christmas Tree Graces Embassy

Challenges Of Drilling For Gas In Marcellus Shale Topic Of Lecture

Charm City Cakes Helps Wisp Celebrate

"It's A New Day For GC Politics"; Commissioners Sworn In

Real Estate Sales Year to Date – Railey Realty still #1

Deep Creek Lake is quickly freezing

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