Long & Foster Agents Give Back

"Our sales agents are dedicated to the community where they live and work," says Tracey Espada, sales manager. "We are very fortunate to have a team that are as committed to their neighbors as they are their clients and customers," she adds.

Sales agent Elaine McDonald is one example of demonstrating leadership in her community, as well as, in her profession. Elaine has served on Garrett County Memorial Hospital's Foundation Board since the inception of the hospital in 1987.

Over the years, Elaine has held various positions on the board including foundation board chairperson, secretary, annual support chairperson, and as a member of the major gifts committee. Most recently Elaine served as General Campaign Chairperson a capital campaign committee that raised $2.6MM toward the construction and renovation of the Carl Del Signore wing of the hospital. The wing is the home of the new emergency room and department, and the same-day-surgery unit. The funds raised also provided major renovations and enhancements to the lab, radiology, admissions, gift shop and first floor lobby.

 Don Battista, President & CEO ofGCMH, and  Elaine McDonald accept check for the capital campaign, from Bill Grant, President of First United Bank (center)

April in Deep Creek Lake

Garrett Lakes Arts Festival Kicks off 2008 Season

Now in its 22 year, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) opens their season with International Ballet Theater on Friday, April 4 at the Garrett College Auditorium. IBT is a professional ballet company under the leadership of Artistic Director Alexander Boitsov. The company is deeply rooted in the Russian ballet tradition, adhering to the Vaganova method of training used by Nureyev and Baryshnikov. IBT strives to keep the spirit of Russian Ballet alive by performing classical repertoire with the original choreography from famous ballets, such as Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, and many others.  Aspiring ballerinas will appreciate the company’s 15 professional dancers from companies across the United States and Russia, and their superb dancing, innovative choreography and high-energy enthusiasm.

One of GLAF’s most successful concerts returns again this year. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pops concert with Marvin Hamlisch performs on July 18 at Wisp Resort. Residents, second home owners, and visitors alike were thoroughly entertained by the sold out concert last year.    In addition to IBT and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra with Marvin Hamlisch, GLAF’s 2008 season includes Morgan State University Choir, classical pianist, Kotaro Fukuma, Garrett Community Concert Band, Chautauqua, Johnny Staats and the Bluegrass Band, and hypnotist, John DeLuca.  GLAF is the largest presenter of performing arts and arts education in Garrett County, Maryland, and serves the entire triTheater April-state region (MD, PA, WV).

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