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Rec Center Construction Begins; Pools To Be Completed Next Sept.

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County Provides Information About DCL Sewage Spill

The Garrett County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) met last week with GC...

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Sprinklers Will Not Be Required In New GC Homes

One- and two-family homes built in Garrett County after Jan. 1, 2011, will not...

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"No Correlation Between Sewage Spill And Fish Kill," Says GC Health Dept.

There does not appear to be any correlation between a July 11 sewage spill that...

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Pa. Man Receives 14 Years In DOC For Two Robberies

Judge Jim Sherbin sentenced a 31-year-old Meyersdale, Pa., man to a total of...

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Five Competing For Local Farm Queen Crown

Five local young women have entered the contest for 2010 Garrett County Farm...

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Crellin #1 On MSA Among 874 Maryland Elementary Schools

Among 874 elementary schools in the state of Maryland, Crellin Elementary School is...

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Garrett County Chamber Hires New President

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce announces that Nicole Christian, IOM, CCE,...

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Ongoing DCL Fish Kill Under State Investigation

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Barn Quilt Festival Set For Sunday

The unique art of "barn quilts," an example of which is shown above, will be celebrated Sunday, Aug. 1, in the first Barn Quilt Festival. Hosted by the Barn Quilt Association of Garrett County Inc., the event will take place at the Cove Run Farms Corn Maze, located along Griffith Road, Accident, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Admission to the festival is free. Guests will be given a map of the Barn Quilt Trail, enabling them to find a number of the artworks throughout the county. Included in the day's events will be arts and crafts vendors displaying and selling their wares, a brown bag auction (see a photo of donated items on today's arts link), recognition of current barn quilt owners and sponsors, food vendors, carriage rides, and live music. Children's games and a coloring contest will also take place.

A highlight of the day will be the unveiling and dedication of a new barn quilt block which will become part of the tour. "The project focuses on the agriculture, heritage, and natural beauty of the area while giving folks an activity to enjoy with the entire family," a spokesperson said. The Barn Quilt Association will also be selling collectible merchandise with the images of the current Garrett County quilt block designs. Limited edition lapel pins, magnets, and a poster featuring the first series of barns will be available. For more information, persons may visit the web site at www.GarrettBarnQuilts.org, e-mail info@GarrettBarnQuilts.org, or call 877-577-BARN (2276).

Children Of Eden Up Next For TOTL

The next presentation of TOTL (Theatre On The Lake) will be the musical Children of Eden, to begin on Tuesday, Aug. 3, and run though Saturday, Aug. 7. The two-act musical play with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz is based on a book by John Caird and tells the stories of the Book of Genesis. TOTL is under the direction of Lynn Broderick, and the shows are given at the Barn at Ridgeview Valley at 7:30 p.m. each evening. Tickets are $10 per person. For more information, persons may go to the TOTL web site, located at www.totltheatre.org or call 304-680-1002. Pictured above from left are actors Adam Rhodes, Leah Broderick, Daniel Crowley, and Zane Rerek.

Vying For Farm Queen Title

Five young women will compete for the title of 2010 Garrett County Farm Queen this year. The winner will be crowned on Sunday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. at the fairgrounds show ring. Pictured above, from left, are Katelyn Gnegy; Catlin Carrico; Kara Savage; Ashley Rodeheaver, 2009 Garrett County Farm Queen; Annie Graham; and Kasondra Rounds. See story for details.

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