A few weeks ago, there were still remnants of snow in the rugged area of New Hampshire where former West Friendship neighbor Nick Berg now makes his home.

Berg was in town to visit his three adult daughters and their families, all of whom live in the area. He shared pictures of his historic 200-year-old home in what can only be described as a picture-post-card New England town. Some of the photos from the winter of 2008 showed mounds of snow all the way up to the windows of the house. With so much snow, it's no wonder that Berg gets in as much skiing as he does. He loves the sport and even showed snapshots of a garden bench he crafted out of old wooden skis.

The town where he lives is very close to Maine. Berg is thriving in the land of mountains, long winters, quiet streets and beautiful gardens. A hearty hello from an old neighbor who was once a kind and sturdy presence as a resident of West Friendship.

Thanks go out from the members of the Unity Ag and Clover 4-H Club. The local 4-H was delighted to have a green thumb demonstration by Ginger Haulsee during the last meeting. Haulsee's advice on vegetable gardening got the club members off to a great start for their own vegetable patches. Some of the produce from these gardens may end up appearing for judging during the Howard County Fair in August.

The 4-H members also are grateful to Phyllis Duvall, of the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Department, who gave a terrific and informative presentation on first aid. Thanks from the club members to both women.

"This year I promise not to tip the canoe," scout mom Lisa Colangelo said. Colangelo refers to the annual canoeing trip to Antietam National Park which Boy Scout Troop 007 is planning for the summer. The troop has a roster of six new scouts which includes Matt Bishop, Chris Conover, Cameron Coster, Ethan McNamara, Edward Taylor and Noah Van Blarcom. This past winter and spring, the current troop, including scout Louis Colangelo went skiing at Whitetail, hiked the Appalachian Trail and camped at Broadcreek Reservation.

The Howard County Antique Farm Machinery Club will participate in the fifth annual Historic National Road Yard Sale May 31. This sale purports to be the longest continuous yard sale in the country, with vendors tables stretching more than 800 miles, from Maryland to Missouri. The sale will be held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Living Heritage Farm Museum, on Route 144, just across the road from the Howard County fairgrounds, in West Friendship. If you'd like to sign up for a sale table at a fee of only $10, e-mail Virginia Frank at jsrStar@comcast.net.

Allen T. Hill and Associates will hold the annual Memorial Day Auction at the Howard County fairgrounds Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. Auctioneer Ellen Hill Kilby promises high quality antiques and collectibles at this signature Memorial Day weekend event.

Just a reminder. The Hare Raisers youth 4-H Club is hosting a double youth rabbit show at the Howard County fairgrounds Saturday, May 24. Judging begins at 9 a.m. for a day of rabbit exhibition that will continue until 4 p.m.

Refreshments, a table filled with raffle items and youngsters showing their well-cared for rabbits. Now that's West Friendship. If you would like to participate in this event, e-mail Wendy Feaga at wendyf1980@comcast.net.

Glen Harbin, chief purveyor of the snoball stand on the circle at Triadelphia and Ten Oaks roads, reminds the community "that little white trailer of his serves up the best natural healthy smoothies on the East Coast." The line of customers on any given afternoon seems to verify Harbin's claim.

More than a few West Friendship gardeners were heartened to see the "Open Weekends" sign at Dennis Whittaker's place on Route 144. Our most beloved West Friendship nurseryman has opened Whittakers on weekends through May. As can be expected, the bedding plants and perennials are of the highest quality.

The Glenwood Knitting Circle will demonstrate the latest in knit one purl two during the Glenwood Branch Library knitting session Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. Bring your knitting needles and join the fun. No registration is required.

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