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Thursday Aug.
28 |
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9:30 a.m.
It is raining this morning and has been since
yesterday afternoon. It is a light rain -- perfect for our
much-needed watering. We've received a little over 1/2 inch
since yesterday. Still chilly, but temps will continue to rise
each day as we head through the weekend. |
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Wednesday Aug.
27 |
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1 p.m.
Content Update: Labor Day entertainment added
to Entertainment Guide
9:00 a.m.
Some drizzles this morning, but the chance for more
rain increases as the day continues. The high won't reach out of the
60's. Rain will stick around through Friday, but early
forecasts for the long weekend look very promising! |
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Tuesday Aug.
26 |
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10:00 a.m.
Content Update: Movie
Schedule updated through 9/1
9:30 a.m.
Chilly and overcast this morning for the first day of
school locally. The clouds are expected to clear out and we'll
have mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Looks like we may
finally get some rain over the next couple days. |
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Monday Aug.
25 |
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1:45 p.m.
Content Update:
Classified added under Help Wanted
LakeCam 2 is back up and running
9:45 a.m.
Content Update: Latest News
updated
Cover Story updated
9:30 a.m.
Overcast skies this morning with a slight chance of
rain. We could really use the rain... Just a gorgeous
weekend, though.
LakeCam 2 is down temporarily. We moved the location a bit
and the camera needs refocused. Quite a tedious process, so
we'll get it back up and running ASAP. |
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Friday Aug.
22 |
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9:30 a.m.
Our stretch of good weather continues. Sun, sun
and more sun!
The water temperature
has decreased with our chilly nights. Just 72.
I noticed blocks have
arrived at the Lowe's site in Oakland. It seems that the major
excavation has been completed and workers are turning their
attention to the actual building site. |
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Thursday Aug.
21 |
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9:30 a.m.
Another perfect day in store for today -- just like
yesterday! What a great final stretch of weather for the kids
to enjoy their final days of summer vacation!
The sunset last night
was just gorgeous. We marveled for a while from the dock
until the bats kind of freaked us out. Not of a fan of bats.
I continue to get
multiple emails daily about the fawn and the
beagle picture we had as our Photo of the Month in July.
Unbelievable how it has spread across the internet to places like
here and
here and
here. Just crazy! |
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Wednesday Aug.
20 |
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9:30 a.m.
A great day in store... not just "mostly sunny", or
"partly sunny", but "not-a-cloud-in-the-sky sunny!" Temps will
be in the mid-70's.
Decorator's Nook is moving to
Oakland and they need your help to clear out their inventory at the
Garden Center Plaza store at Sand Flat Road. This Saturday
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EVERYTHING
MUST GO! A lot of custom odds & ends will be for sale at yard sale
prices. All other inventory is on sale for 70% off regular prices
-- rugs, lamps, linens, Christmas and craft items, and MUCH MORE.
The new location -- next to Rudy's on Second St. will be open
on Monday, August 25. |
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Tuesday Aug.
19 |
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12:00 p.m.
Content Update: Movie
Schedule updated through 8/26
9:45 a.m.
Another beautiful morning and a favorable forecast
for the week with plenty of sunshine.
I received this
information via email and was asked to spread the news:
Notice to Boaters
The Department of Natural Resources has been requested to review
adding the following language to regulations governing the use
of vessels on Deep Creek Lake.
K Noise Level Limits.
(1) A
person may not operate, or give permission to operate, a vessel
that emits a maximum noise level exceeding 90dB(A).
(2).
Noise level limits shall be measured using the procedures
contained in the marine environment noise level measurement
procedure SAE J 2005, as incorporated by reference in COMAR
08.18.03.
(3) Mufflers.
(a)
The exhaust of an inboard internal combustion engine of a vessel
operated on the Lake shall be:
(i)
Equipped with a muffler or system which muffles or suppresses
engine noise emitted from the vessel to the established limits
in §(1) of this regulation; and
(ii)
Vented at or below the water line of the vessel.
(b)
The exhaust system may not be equipped with an
operational muffling device cutout.
The
public may submit comments to:
Bob Lunsford
Boating
Services
MD DNR
580 Taylor Ave
E-4
Annapolis MD
21401
410 260-8321
(O)
410 260-8404
(fax)
blunsford@dnr.state.md.us
Comments will
be accepted until December 1 2008
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Monday Aug.
18 |
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1:15 p.m. Content Update:
Cover Story updated
9:45 a.m.
A bright and beautiful morning after a lovely
weekend. We continue to warm up back to more summer-like
temperatures as we will reach into the high 70's throughout the
week.
I finally picked up some
local corn at the DeBerry farm in Oakland. The girl there said
they are having trouble staying open because they sell out so
quickly. She attributed the delay and scarcity to the
extremely wet spring, but also to the cooler August temperatures.
I guess you really need heat for the corn to expand in the husks.
Interesting stuff. And, by the way, the corn was still
delicious!
PJ
Jorgenson and Sue Ramos sent in some pictures of the helicopter
trimming I mentioned on Thursday. They were equally
mesmerized, but at least had the sense to pull out their camera.
(click on the thumbnails for the larger pictures)

Ed
Fahringer sent in
this link to some press about the ASCI course.
Here is a
link to an interesting article about wind turbines in rural
upstate NY. |
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Friday Aug.
15 |
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9:45 a.m.
Still no rain, but it looks like it could any minute.
The chance for a thunderstorm remains through today, but we have sun
in the forecast for the weekend.
Here's an interesting story about a bear in
Baltimore.
http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_227131607.html
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Thursday Aug.
14 |
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10:00 a.m.
Mostly cloudy today with a chance of thunderstorms
throughout the day. We were at 2.5 inches of rain on the 6th
of August and we remain at the number. Still unseasonably cool
temperatures in the forecast, but it looks like the sun will be out
over the weekend.
We saw the coolest thing yesterday. A
helicopter was flying over McHenry with what looked like a giant
teaspoon hanging down from it. As we caught up to it, the
helicopter dipped the "spoon" down into the trees. It was
actually a device with about 5 spinning blades cutting the
tree limbs away from the power lines. Very neat to watch.
I had my camera right with me, but did it occur to me to take a
picture? Oh well... |
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Wednesday Aug.
13 |
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9:45 a.m.
Content Update: Movie
Schedule updated through 8/19
9:30 a.m.
Bright and sunny this morning with a slight chance of
a thunderstorm later this afternoon. |
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Tuesday Aug.
12 |
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9:30 a.m.
Overcast and chilly this morning, but the sun is
expected to come out today for mostly sunny skies. It still
won't be your typical warm August day.
Mike and I enjoyed the
Johnny Cash impersonator at the fair last evening. He was really
good! (Can you believe our kids weren't interested in
attending? Go figure!)
Susie Dumler, a
dedicated reader of our site, stopped by yesterday as she and her
crew are enjoying this week at the lake. They already had
their first "bear encounter." |
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Monday Aug.
11 |
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10:00 a.m.
A lovely fall day, except it is AUGUST!!!
Temps are in the 50's this morning, will rise into the low 60's
today and drop into the 40's overnight. Good grief!
Looks like a rather cool
fair week which is a good thing, I guess. Too much heat just
kicks up the dust -- and smell!
Good weekend overall --
just cool -- especially when they sun went behind a cloud.
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Friday Aug.
8 |
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1:00 p.m.
Dave Fahringer sent this link to some press about
Deep Creek in an Allegheny County newspaper:
http://www.thealmanac.net/images/07/images/A1.pdf
9:30 a.m.
Mostly cloudy and chilly
this morning. Our expected high will be only in the high 60's
today and we will dip down into the 40's overnight. A good
night for a campfire!
Lots of activity at the
fairgrounds as we prepared for the ever-popular Fair Week. The
Ferris wheel is up along with some other littler rides.
Our state flower, the
black-eyed susan, is in its full glory. Just lovely!
Don't forget the Chili
Cookoff at Wisp tomorrow! My mouth is watering just thinking
about it! |
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Thursday Aug.
7 |
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11:00 a.m.
A little controversy about the stamps designed by a
local artist.
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/08/a-new-42-cent-s.html
10:00 a.m.
Welcome to our new
advertiser:
Creative Custom Masonry
9:30 a.m.
Clear, blue skies this
morning, although there is a chance for a thunderstorm later this
afternoon.
The weekend weather
looks nice and sunny, but it really won't be very warm. Don't
forget your sweatshirt if you are making the trip in.
I missed a few months of
giving out our certificates for the
Pleasant Valley
Dream Rides. Barbara Blass of Crofton, MD and Kris Yusko
of Oakland were two winners. Another has been contacted and I
am awaiting a reply. And, with that, I am out of certificates.
A new contest prize will be coming soon.
Our local corn looks
close to being ready. |
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Wednesday Aug. 6 |
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1:30 p.m. Content Update:
Classified added under TV's for Sale
9:30 a.m.
Rainy and cloudy this
morning. There is a slight chance for thunderstorms today.
We are at almost 2.5 inches of rain for August already. Looks
like a major cool down through the weekend with highs only in the
low 70's. |
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Tuesday Aug. 5 |
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12:00 p.m.
Content Update: Movie
Schedule updated through 8/12
11:30 a.m.
Content Update:
Recycling Page updated for August
9:45 a.m.
Content Update:
Classified added under Camper for Sale
9:30 a.m.
Overcast and hazy this
morning. We've had some sprinkles here and there and
there is a chance for thunderstorms throughout today and tonight.
The Quizno's next to Wal-Mart has closed. The
storefront next to it (used to be Totally Wireless) will be housing
a Quilt shop in the near future.
I've had a lot of requests for last month's Photos of
the Month of the beagle and the fawn. Here is a link to the
images.
www.deepcreektimes.com/potmjuly.html
Lou Battistella asked that I remind everyone about
the last General Membership meeting for the POA: The Public
is invited on August 23 at Garrett 8 Cinemas. Coffee Social 8 am -
Meeting 8:30. The featured topic will spotlight Joe Keating from the
State's County Assessment Office who will talk on the property tax
assessment process and the trends in the market.
Patty Manown Mash of the
DNR sent along
this link for some Green Tips for Campers. |
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Monday Aug. 4 |
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1:15 p.m.
Content Update: Railey
Real Estate Showcase updated for August
Fishing Contest winners posted for w/e 8/2
9:30 a.m.
Bright and sunny this
morning! We have an expected high of 80 today. |
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Saturday Aug. 2 |
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8:00 a.m.
It is a wet morning here in Garrett County. It
stormed last night from about 1:15 to 4:30 a.m. -- loud,
clapping thunder, bright lightening and 1.5 inches of rain.
Unbelievable stuff! Still a chance for some more storms today
before clearing tonight to a mostly sunny day tomorrow. |
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Friday Aug. 1 |
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2:00 p.m.
August issue is ready! Along with being a bit
behind overall, I've been dealing with frequent STOP errors on my
computer. After a little research, I've learned it is
otherwise known as the "blue screen of death". Nice, right?
Thanks for your patience. I think I'll enjoy a bit of these
blue skies before dealing with my blue screen.
9:30 a.m.
A mix of sun and clouds
this morning. Humidity is at about 84% and we have a chance
for some wicked storms this afternoon.
A tornado touched down
in the Friendsville and Accident area on Wednesday night. (I
take one weekday off from a post and we have a tornado touch
down!!) There are a lot of pictures in this week's
Republican, but my friend, Sam Frazee, gave me a first hand
account as he saw it form... almost touch down... disappear... and
then form again. Just crazy!! Thankfully, there were no
injuries. Kris Yusko sent this picture of some ominous clouds
in Oakland that same evening.

The Country Fest and Auction is August 23 at the Fairgrounds.
It was listed incorrectly in my events on the 24th. Saturday
the 23rd is correct. I apologize for the error. |