Feb 28, 2018
A chance of rain showers today with a high of 52 degrees and a low around 40 degrees.
After four days, nearby West Virginia school teachers settle strike for a 5% Raise and a promise to evaluate their benefits plan.
The Garrett County Wedding Professionals educational series kicks off this evening at 6:00pm at MoonShadow with a social media panel designed to cover a variety of topics in a short amount of time. Four professionals and creatives will share insights about blogging, marketing strategy, and branding across platforms.
Calling all techies! (and you know who you are) The Mountain Maryland Tech Network is hosting their free FeBREWary networking event in Garrett County this evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Mountain State Brewing Company. Meet others working in tech companies or in tech jobs in western Maryland.
The Mobile Vet Center Unit out of Morgantown, WV will be at Garrett College today (in Lot A) from 9:00am until about 2:00pm. The purpose of the Vet Center is to provide counseling services to our military men and women; those which are readjusting back to civilian life, and those who suffer from PTSD, military sexual trauma, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and other conditions. It is free to stop by.
In a ranking done by Niche.com, Garrett County Public Schools are considered the safest in the state.
The Maryland Environmental Trust is offering a one-day volunteer training session for individuals interested in helping to monitor conservation easement properties. The training session will be held 10:00am to 2:00pm March 3rd at Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center, 600 Discovery Lane, Grasonville.
The County Commissioners have announced their next public meeting date for March 5th at 3:00pm in the County courthouse in Oakland.
Garrett College in coordination with the University of Maryland Extension is sponsoring a one-session course, Smart Use Health Insurance™ – Understanding and Estimating Health Care Costs, on two different dates and locations. The first session will be held on Monday, March 5th, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the College’s Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. The second session will be held Monday, March 19th, 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Southern Outreach Center in Oakland. Students only need to attend one session. Call 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.
Here’s something a little different: Deep Creek Pottery is holding a Paint Your Own Pottery event at Mountain State Brewing Company on March 20th, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.
Feb 27, 2018
The weather for today will be sunny; a high near 50 degrees and a low of 37 degrees.
There’s a HART adoption wing open house today from 10:00am – 7:00pm. You can even bring your own dog (on a leash).
Deep Creek Lion’s Club is sponsoring a pizza buffet at Uno’s this evening at 6:00pm where you can hear the stories from the slope from the skiers and their high school guides.
Motivational speaker and marathon world record holder Dave Jones, who grew up in Garrett County, will speak at Garrett College at 7:00pm this evening in the college’s auditorium. Not your average runner at well over 200 pounds, his story is one all can relate to. Contact the College’s Adventure Sports Institute at 301-387-3330 for more info on this free event.
Interested in playing softball? The league plays on Thursday nights at 6 pm 2 games a night. Looking for players and teams. Check out the Mt Top Womens Softball League facebook page. Leave a message and someone will get back to you.
Garrett College, in coordination with the University of Maryland Extension, is sponsoring a one-session course, Small Fruit for the Home Garden, at the College’s Northern Outreach Center in Grantsville. The class will be held on Thursday, March 1st, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Call 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.
Kalie’s Crew of Garrett County had 60 participants at 2017’s Run For It. The team’s enthusiasm raised over $3,800 for the Kalie Hostutler Academic Fund which honors the memory of Kalie Hostutler-Ashby and her belief in the highest levels of academic success. #funfact
A map was released by the CDC that shows the number of opioid prescriptions by county.
Garrett County is a place of beauty and tranquility. Yet sometimes we all get caught-up in the stressful activities of the day. Check out this video for a little perspective.
Feb 26, 2018
After a warm and rainy weekend, most of the snow is gone. Mostly cloudy this morning and then clearing off this afternoon; high of 44 degrees and a low of 27 degrees.
The Ruth Enlow Library has a number of programs scheduled for today, including their Board of Directors meeting, which is open to the public.
Heard the Deep Creek Dunk went very well. They had so many entrants they even started a little earlier than planned. The fundraiser for little Grace Ann Fratz was also a success with over 1,000 dinners served.
Mondays during the winter months can sometimes have limited local events — check out our movie guide for showings. I have heard Game Night is good.
Garrett County Public Schools’ Superintendent Barbara Baker has posted a timely message about Garrett County school safety on their website. Prompted by the recent tragedy in Florida, it is worth a read.
Even as the Garrett County real estate market gains strength, it makes sense to deal with any home “flaws” that are easily fixable, especially if you will be listing your home for sale soon. Zillow has five easy “fixes” for under $1,000.
Author Daryl Davis will be sharing insights and experiences about his book, “Klan-destine Relationships” this evening at FSU’s Lane University Center starting at 7:00pm. The book shares Davis’ experiences and insights as a black man forging relationships with KKK members.
Feb 23, 2018
A new marathoning World Record was set by a Garrett County native on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai on January 18, 2018 when he became the first and only person to ever run public marathons (26.2 miles) on all 7 Continents and in all 50 United States in less than 1 year. However, he set an even larger record a few days later on January 23 in Auckland, New Zealand when he added the earth’s “8th Continent”, Zealandia, to his list of conquests. Earlier this year, Dave Jones, formerly of Oakland, MD and now living in Hanson, KY, became 1 of only 4 people to ever run official, public marathons on all 7 of the Earth’s “traditional” Continents in less than 7 Days. Starting at the Australia Day Marathon in Perth, Australia on January 25, 2017 and finishing just under 167 hours later in the White Continent Marathon on King George Island, Antarctica, he completed full marathons on each Continent, traveling from East to West in order to begin races at each official Start Line in its own time zone and finish under the published race cut-offs before traveling to the next race. But, approximately 2 weeks after returning home from that adventure, professional journal articles began to surface that posited the existence of an 8th Continent. “Zealandia”, which is 94% submerged in the Pacific, has limited dry land consisting mostly of New Zealand and New Caledonia (for more info on the 8th continent see:
https://www.livescience.com/57927-new-zealand-part-of-eighth-continent.html).
In a last-minute decision, Dave dropped everything and flew from his World Record celebration in Hawaii to Auckland, and ran a marathon on the Earth’s ‘Hidden 8th Continent’ on day #364 of this record-breaking year. That race further secured his spot in history by making him the first and only person to ever complete full, public marathons on all of the Earth’s 8 continents AND in all 50 US States in less than 365 Days. He said afterward, “Now that I’ve proven that a jumbo-sized former smoker with essentially no athletic talent can do this, I invite others to disregard their own limits and complete ‘The Eternal Endurance Challenge’ too.” Right now, this is a club of 1 finisher, but Dave knows others can do it and has vowed to, “…give as much guidance and advice as I can to help anyone who is interested to achieve this too. It can be done!”. “There are very few things in this world that have never been done before, when I discovered that I was in a position to accomplish one of them, reason went out the window and I had to try!”
Dave will be returning home to Garrett County later this month to speak about his adventures and lessons learned through them at a public event in the Garrett College Auditorium in McHenry. This event, on February 27 at 6:30 pm, is part of “The Colloquium Series” hosted by Garrett’s Adventure Sports Institute. More information about the Colloquia can be found by contacting Mike Logsdon at Garrett College. This live engagement will be recorded and portions of it will be used in an upcoming documentary about Dave that will be released later this Spring.
Jones is the grandson of Oakland resident Joyce Skidmore, and the son of former Garrett County Economic Development Director, Tom Jones (deceased) and Alana Jones, both formerly of Oakland. He is married with 3 children, ages 12, 8, and 4 and owns a company called Eternal Endurance where he works as a Keynote and Motivational Speaker as well as an Ultra-Endurance Coach. He is far from a natural or lifelong athlete, and didn’t start running until 5 years ago when he weighed 285 lbs and was trying to break a 25-year nicotine addiction that saw him smoking 2 packs per day. He still stands over 6’1, has a long beard, shaved head, and weighs 240 lbs., far from a typical world-class endurance athlete type, though he’s finished Ironman triathlons and 100+ mile runs, twice each, among other endurance feats.
Dave’s Eternal Endurance Challenge has been followed by various local, national, and international news organizations, but you can also find more information on the website:
www.eternalendurance.com and follow in real-time on the Eternal Endurance page on Facebook where Dave frequently posts. Updates and pictures can also be found on Twitter @eternalenduranc and Instagram @Eternal Endurance. Dave is currently writing a book about his adventures and accepting bookings for public appearances in 2018. His keynote addresses help audiences of all types to transcend their own limits in work, school, relationships, and athletics in order to achieve their most lofty goals and beyond. Contact
info@eternalendurance.com today to inquire about availability and rates for getting Dave to present this life-changing message to your next group gathering.
Jones can be made available for phone, Skype, and in-person interviews by contacting Eternal Endurance at:
info@eternalendurance.com.
Feb 23, 2018
The Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Subacute Unit was recently recognized by the American College of Health Care Administrators as a recipient of the 2018 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award.
Approximately 11 percent of skilled nursing facilities nationwide met the qualifications for the award, with 37 Maryland facilities selected among them. GRMC’s Subacute Unit was the only facility in western Maryland to receive the 2018 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award.
The award was developed in 2008 using data driven criteria to objectively identify high-performing skilled nursing facilities and the leaders who make them excel. GRMC’s Subacute Unit is supported by Jim Cuppett, Subacute Administrator, who is a long-time, dedicated employee of Garrett Regional Medical Center.
“Jim has been integral to the Subacute Unit’s sustained success and continued growth, having been here since the unit first opened twenty-years ago,” said Lori Davis, RN, Director of the Subacute Unit. “His efforts have helped the Subacute Unit achieve national recognition in recent years as one of western Maryland’s top-performing skilled nursing facilities making it the leading choice for patient care in our region.”
Award recipients are identified based upon publicly collected data by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency that sets and enforces standards for nursing home facilities. The award eligibility requirements include an occupancy rate greater than 85 percent and attaining CMS quality measures in the top ten percent nationally within a four-quarter average.
The Subacute Care Unit at Garrett Regional Medical Center was established in 1997 and received a five-star Best Nursing Home ranking by US News & World Report four years consecutively. The ten-bed unit is designed for patients who may not need nursing home care but are not yet ready for discharge from hospital care. Subacute offers patients a variety of rehabilitation services to help them reach their highest level of functioning. GRMC’s Subacute Unit serves 350-400 patients annually and is supported by a team of 12 employees.
Feb 23, 2018
It was a very foggy night last night and fog will continue today. Showers expected today, tomorrow and Sunday. Temperatures will be in the high 50s and with a low of high 40s until Sunday with a high of 67 and a low of 36.
There is a flood watch for the entire weekend as we are expecting heavy rainfall and the ground has not had time to recover from last week.
DO THE DUNK! The 20th Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk is tomorrow! Crazy fundraisers will brave the icy waters to raise money for the over 7,000 Special Olympics athletes. Even if you’re not crazy enough to dunk, it is a sight to see!
To commemorate the closing weekend of the Olympics, Wisp is hosting another Gold Medal Weekend with indoor and outdoor events from Friday through Sunday.
The Garrett Regional Medical Center Subacute Unit was recently recognized by the American College of Health Care Administrators as a recipient of the 2018 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Way to go GRMC!
Well, there are lots of fundraisers, other events and entertainment around town this weekend. I want to call your attention to the benefit dinner on Saturday for little Grace Ann Fratz, who was born in November and who has already had two open heart surgeries.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on the proposed 2018-2019 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons until noon, March 14th.
The Mountain Maryland Tech Network (MMTN), of which Mike Tumbarello is a co-founder, is holding a networking event at Mountain State Brewing Company on Wednesday Feb 28th, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Mike will be there and will be bringing students from his Entrepreneurship class.
To TED or not to TED… The Ruth Enlow Library is hosting a variety of TED talks over the next few months. Great ways to meet people, learn and be “entertained” at the same time.
Feeling lucky? Play Sunday Bingo at the McHenry Mountain State Brewing Company from 1:00pm – 3:00pm.
Here are a few throwback photos our reader Lynn sent in from 1981! She and her husband Bob were staying in their *not-winterized* cabin on Harvey’s Peninsula.
Feb 22, 2018
A rainy day today. Showers with a high of 44 degrees and a low of 39 degrees.
The Greene Turtle Mug Club Party tonight from 5:00pm – 7:00pm tonight 1/2 Priced Mugs, give aways 50/50 tickets to support the Deep Creek Dunk!
The Chamber reports Garrett County’s unemployment rate in December was 5.2%, compared to 5.7% for December 2016. The unemployment rate for the US as a whole this December was 3.8%, with the state registering 4.1%
Oakland Native Dave Jones is the first person in history to complete 7 public marathons on 7 continents in 7 days plus a marathon in each of the 50 states in one year. Wow! He will be visiting Garrett County to speak at the Adventure Sports Colloquium on Feb 27 at 6:30pm.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is offering free trees until March 30th to Garrett County landowners that have a buffer area close to a body of water.
Local entrepreneur and former Power of Possibilities entrant Chris Nichols just announced his latest product in the Card Caddy line: The Citadel Dice Tower! Check it out and good luck Chris.
Join the Deep Creek Lake Lion’s Club at Uno’s on Tuesday Feb 27th at 6:00pm for a pizza buffet where you can hear stories from skiers and guides from the club’s blind skier program.
The Chamber has announced their next Business After Hours networking event to be held on March 8th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Casselman Inn in Grantsville.
Heard that Senator Ben Cardin will be holding a Town Hall meeting at Allegany College this Saturday from 10:30am-11:30am at the Dr. Robert Zimmer Theater. Contact Robin Summerfield at events@cardin.senate.gov or 301.777.2957 for more details.
Feb 21, 2018
My car’s outside temperature reading yesterday afternoon hit 75 degrees! Beautiful day. Showers expected today and possibly a thunderstorm this afternoon. High of 66 degrees and a low of 41 degrees. We could see about a quarter of an inch of rain.
The Allegany Arts Council is hosting a free Student Arts Showcase now through March 3rd.
Had a great time the other evening at the home of Vianne and Mike Bell. They hosted their annual Chinese New Year celebration and a fundraiser for Garrett College athletics. Dean Yuan’s recipes were delectable as always.
The Friendsville Library will host Coloring Therapy with Beverly this evening at 5 p.m. All ages are welcome at this free program, and all supplies are provided.
Come out to the Greene Turtle for a free and fun game of Team Trivia starting at 7:00pm this evening! Team Trivia allows you and any number of players on your team to compete and test your knowledge for some Greene Turtle prizes.
MoonShadow in McHenry is holding their monthly Acoustic Rock Jam from 7:00pm – 9:00pm this evening. Come on out, bring your instrument, and join in on the open jam!
Congratulations to Judy Carbone who has announced her intent to run for County Commissioner. We wish Judy and all citizens seeking office the best of luck.
Tuesday, February 27, 2018, is the deadline for an individual to file as a candidate for the upcoming 2018 Primary Election. The Election Board office will be open until 9:00 p.m. Please see the Candidate Information page for more information including the required paperwork needed when filing.
The Landon’s Library Youth Basketball (LLYB) wrapped up its second season on Sunday evening with the Championship Games at Garrett College after a week of tournament games: the Champions were the Tar Heels and the Mountaineers. Our dedicated group of coaches recognize that coaching these kids goes well beyond the game of basketball.
Front Row – Left to Right – Ashlee Spady, Robbie Zimmerman, Todd Tasker, Scott Hershman, Scott Weeks, Andrew Eiswert, Mandi Hetrick, Brian Boal;; Second Row – Shane Whitehair, Tim McCauley, Amie Uphold, Mandy Shaffer, Katie Tasker, Heather Roth, Mandy Sines;; Third Row – Aaron Shotwell, Joe Refosco, Ryan Upole, Jonathan Price, Jason Shreve;; Unable to be present: Jody Roberson, Justin Liller, Chad Panther, Josh Hinebaugh, Shana Healey, Josh Perry
LLYB Tournament Details:
K/1 Division – Rd 1
Terps over Hokies
Tigers over Blue Devils
Semi Final
Tar Heels over Tigers
Terps over Shockers
Final
Tar Heels over Terps
2/3 Division – Rd 1
Spartans over Nittany Lions
Hoyas over Wolfpack
Semi Final
Cowboys over Hoyas
Mountaineers over Spartans
Final
Mountaineers over Cowboys
The Champion Rosters are:
Team: TAR HEELS Coach: Jason Shreve, Heather Roth, Josh Perry
Name: Breanna Shreve, Logan Preston, Noah Savage, Wheeler Rush, Westlee Glotfelty, Amelia Roth, Ryan Roth, Samantha German, Hudson German
Team: MOUNTAINEERS Coaches: Tim McCauley, Joe Refosco, Shane Whitehair
NameGage Schwinabart, Kenzie Pysell, Landon Whitehair, Alexis Spotts, Jorja Refosco, Graham Harvey, Sydney Scott, Connor McCauley, Luke Seib, Jessie Campbell
Feb 20, 2018
Lots of open water on the lake yesterday and still a few skiers going down Wisp’s Main Street. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 55! Spring is in the air! Wooo! 
Oakland’s Winter Fest this weekend was a success and they certainly had winter weather on Saturday. Sadly, all good things come to an end. Here’s one of the ice sculptures downtown Monday afternoon that was still intact but many were melted.
Congratulations to Shirley Bailey of GCC Technologies. She was chosen to participate in the next class of Leadership Maryland. Shirley was one of the key folks in the County to help us retain HUBZone status. Well done and well-deserved Shirley!
Don’t forget the “Have a Nice Day Project” at Trader’s Coffee House this evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Actually, you can go to the Red Cross blood drive at First United Bank and Trust’s Operations Center in Oakland first, then attend the Commissioners meeting and then reward yourself with some great coffee and treats at Traders.
Congratulations are in order to the crew and cast of both “Silent Sky” presented at Our Town Theater and the “Vagina Monologues,” hosted by Garrett College over the weekend. Rave reviews from all that attended Silent Sky and those in attendance at VM were truly moved by the stories presented.
Garrett College in coordination with the University of Maryland Extension, is sponsoring a course, Tools to Extend the Growing Season, at the College’s Southern Outreach Center in Oakland this Thursday, February 22nd, from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. Students will learn some tools and ideas for getting vegetables started earlier in the spring and growing longer into the fall. Call 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.
West Virginia public school teachers across the state are planning a two-day walkout over disputes in wages and insurance premiums this Thursday and Friday. Those same teachers, however, are also assuring students will not go hungry.
This little guy sure enjoyed all of the precipitation over the weekend – a special thanks to Stephanie P for sharing her video:
Feb 19, 2018
Really interesting weather weekend: Rainy and warmer Friday, then cool with snow accumulations on Saturday, then it seemed to be warming again Sunday night. Today will be rainy with a high of 59 degrees and a low of 50 degrees.
Happy Presidents Day 2018. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. It became the third Monday in February in 1971.
This week is National FFA week — Northern Garrett FFA students have planned the following: Monday some students will be at tractor supply in Oakland selling paper emblems to support future FFA projects. Tuesday is camo day at school and the chapter officers are traveling to Annapolis to the general session. Wednesday is hat day. Thursday is FFA color day. Friday is flannel Friday and ice cream on lunch shifts.
Join Garrett County leaders for a special business networking breakfast at Wisp Resort tomorrow at 8:00am to celebrate Garrett County’s recent Culture of Health Prize award and discuss related opportunities.
The Board of County Commissioners will be holding their second February meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:00pm at the County Court House.
Garrett College’s Bee Keeping class has been moved from tomorrow until February 27th, so there’s still time to register. Call 301.387.3069 for more information.
The Maryland Department of natural resources announced that over 86 thousand dear were harvested statewide during the 17/18 hunting season. The DNR provides a detailed county-by-county breakdown for those interested.
The Ruth Enlow Library will host a class on Bullet Journaling: Doing It Your Way, on Wednesday, March 21st at 6:00pm at the Oakland Library. This class will show participants how to organize their lives with a technique called bullet journaling. Contact Bonnie at 301-334-3996, ext. 0117 or bonnie@relib.net to register.
Here is an interesting opportunity: Outgoing and athletic men and women ages 18 and older who are interested in serving as ballboys and ballgirls for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team during the upcoming 2018 season are invited to try out for a position at Oriole Park beginning at noon on March 3.
Northern Middle School was among the top 48 teams in the region to be represented at the Maryland State FIRST Tech Challenge Championship over the weekend at UMBC in Catonsville. Special thanks to Doug Beitzel for these photos of his daughter Jasmine’s FTC Team 13405 mid-competition.
Feb 16, 2018
Today will be rainy potentially changing to show showers. Temperature falling to 32 this afternoon and a low of 19. Wind gusts could be as high as 30mph. Saturday is a chance of rain and snow with temperature high near 35 and low around 28 degrees. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 41 and a low of 35. Depending on how the weather patterns shake out, Garrett County could get up to 6 inches of snow accumulation on Saturday into Sunday.
There is a flood watch in place until 6pm tonight; this means conditions could create the potential for flooding. This picture shows the radar from the National Weather Service:
Fish dinners at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church begin today and continue through Lent from 4:30 to 6:30 in the Parish Hall.
Winterfest is this weekend in Downtown Oakland! Full schedule here.
Winter Farmer’s Market (from 11am-1pm at the Mary Browning Senior Center) should have the following vegetables: Beets, Cabbage, Carrots, Garlic, Sweet Onions, Potatoes, Spinach, Winter Squash and Sweet Potatoes.
The Vagina Monologues are tonight and tomorrow at Garrett College. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for non-Garrett College students and $1 for Garrett Students.
Don’t forget about New Germany State Park’s Winter Night Hike at 7:00pm Saturday night. Please dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and flashlight. Snowshoes will be available for rent if conditions allow. Registration is preferred; please call 301-895-5453.
Grantsville rebrands medical center to better reflect the growing list of specialty medical services now provided at the facility.
The County Commissioners award bid for maintenance projects on the Visitor’s Center and part of the Roger Glotfelty Building. Total project costs will be $32,419.40.
Make plans for the Arts Connection: Have a Nice Day Project coming up on Tuesday at Trader’s Coffee House, 6:00-8:00pm.
There was the potential tornado in nearby Fayette County, PA (about an hour north of Garrett County). Photos shared by Janelle Hall from WTAE news.
Feb 16, 2018
Garrett Regional Medical Center’s (GRMC) primary and urgent care facility in Grantsville, which opened a year ago and was originally called Grantsville Medical Associates, has been rebranded Grantsville Medical Center to better reflect the growing list of specialty medical services now provided at the facility.
“When we opened our Grantsville location, it was with the express purpose of meeting the primary and urgent care needs of Garrett’s northern communities and the surrounding areas of western Allegany County and Pennsylvania,” says Kendra Thayer, Vice President of Patient Care Services at GRMC. “Once we were established, we really saw the need not only for those services, but for a number of medical specialty services as well. Rather than expecting the Grantsville community to travel for specialty care, we thought it made more sense to bring those additional medical services to our Grantsville location.”
Over the course of the last year, GRMC has brought orthopaedics, obstetrics, and general surgery procedures to its northern Garrett facility. Now, residents of Grantsville and surrounding communities in Pennsylvania and western Allegany County can receive the care they need in one convenient location.
“Prior to a year ago, area residents would have to go out of town for common surgical procedures such as colonoscopy, rotator cuff repair, joint injections or removal of moles, lipoma, and other skin conditions,” notes Daniel J. Crable, M.D., who leads the Grantsville Medical Center and is the center’s Primary Care provider. “As with our specialty care, our Primary and Urgent Care services offer care to all ages, ranging from pediatric to geriatric patients. That has led us to seeing patient referrals from family members across multiple generations – the community’s trust in our care is very gratifying.”
The center serves a multitude of needs across a broad spectrum of medical services. Growing families can receive children’s health care services, including child and infant well checks and vaccinations. Aging adults can seek treatment for common conditions such as arthritis, COPD, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, and general surgical procedures. Employers can also utilize Grantsville Medical Center for pre-employment screenings, drug-testing, and CDL/DOT physicals.
“GRMC works hard to assess and meet the needs of the people of this region,” says GRMC President and CEO Mark Boucot. “The services we bring to the Grantsville area are representative of the hospital’s mission; we strive to treat every patient like a member of our own family. That includes providing care where people live whenever possible. At Grantsville Medical Center, we’re accomplishing that.”
The Grantsville Medical Center is located in the Northern Garrett Industrial Park, neighboring Total Biz Fulfillment. The state of the art, 5,500 square foot facility offers exam and procedure rooms with radiography and lab services. Primary and specialty medical services are available by appointment, and continue to accept new patients. Walk-in patients are welcome at the facility’s Urgent Care, which operates seven days a week.
Feb 15, 2018
Cloudy most of today but warm with a high of 62 degrees. Some rain this afternoon and a low of 46. There is a flood watch in effect from this evening through Friday afternoon.
The Utilities Division of the Dept of Public Works is advising customers on the Bloomington Water system that a temporary water outage is planned for Friday, February 16, 2018. This is necessary as part of the water tank replacement project and should take a couple hours between 9am and 3pm.
Today is a Lunch N Learn event at HABco. Learn about Mindful Goal Setting for Your Best Year Ever! Bring your lunch and it’s just 10 bucks!
I saw the Silent Sky play last night at Our Town Theatre. It was truly exceptional! Your chance to see it tonight is at 8 pm. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $8.00/each.
Winterfest is planned for this weekend in Downtown Oakland — ice carvings, live music, games, crafts, vendors, food, shopping, museums, Extreme Power Sports and Marine display and MORE! Full Oakland Winterfest schedule on our events page.
Employer registration is now open for the Garrett County job fair.
A nearby hospital system in Cumberland, Western Maryland Health System, has just announced a clinical affiliation with UPMC.
Here is an ice hummock on Deep Creek Lake. When the edge of the ice gets pushed upwards from the pressure from the main body of water it is called a hummock. If the ice on the edge gets pushed down by the pressure, it’s called a bummock.
Ice Conditions in Garrett County are ever-changing so BE CAREFUL!
Cpl. May from the Maryland Natural Resources Police reported the following on Feb 10:
–Deep Creek Lake:
McHenry, 9 to 12 inches
Marina Club in McHenry, 9 inches
Cherry Creek, 6 to 9 inches on main body
State Park boat ramp, 12 inches
Bill’s Outdoor Center main lake, 12 inches
State Park Cove, 10 to 12 inches
–Piney Dam:
Main body, 7 to 8 inches
Near dam, 3 inches
Where Piney comes into the dam, 4 to 6 inches
–Savage Reservoir:
Main body, 8 to 12 inches, with slush on edges. It is about five feet from bank to good ice. Many areas, where the streams come into the reservoir, are without ice.
Various regions have been trying to lure the new Amazon headquarters (and their promised 50,000 jobs) in… Baltimore reveals a failed proposal.
Feb 14, 2018
Garrett College invites area businesses to participate in the upcoming 2018 Garrett County Job Fair slated for Wednesday, April 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Garrett College Gymnasium. The Garrett County Job Fair has been bringing employment opportunities together to serve the Garrett County community for twenty-seven years.
The Garrett County Job Fair is open to any employer who is expecting to hire and recruit within the next few months, including full-time, part-time, seasonal, immediate, and/or entry-level or experienced workers. Employers wanting to take part in the job fair are encouraged to register in advance, as space is limited.
Registration is available electronically at www.garrettcollege.edu/jobfair. A paper registration form is also available online. Employers are encouraged to register by April 3, 2018.
The Garrett County Job Fair is open to all members of the community and surrounding area, including college and high school students, as well as both entry-level and experienced candidates who may be seeking a career change in the workforce. More than 50 businesses and organizations attend the job fair each year.
The Garrett County Job Fair is being offered by a partnership of Garrett College, the Allegany County One-Stop Job Center, the Western Maryland Consortium, and 104.5 WKHJ, 92Q, & 1050 AM WMSG.
For additional information, please contact Kaitlyn Fike at 301-387-3087or Max Hill at 301-387-3142.
Feb 14, 2018
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort – the acclaimed luxury resort in the Laurel Highlands of southwestern Pennsylvania – features an array of exceptional instruction programs and expert club-fitting for the 2018 golf season.
The state-of-the-art Nemacolin Golf Academy offers topnotch instruction led by PGA Professional Eric Johnson, a Golf Digest “Top 100 Teacher.” Highlights at the world-class facility include individual lessons, TrackMan® Golf Radar Solution, SAM Putt Lab, V1 Video System, BodiTracks as well as one-, two- and three-day golf schools.
The Golf Academy additionally offers expert club-fitting for custom-made equipment ideal for everyday golf aficionados and junior players as well as professionals. The latest technology is used to accurately analyze individual swings and build the perfect clubs for consistent, enjoyable golf.
“The Nemacolin Golf Academy is one of the premier locales in the U.S. to improve your game,” says Mike Jones, director of golf and recreation. “Our never-ending goal is to help our members and guests take advantage of the expert teaching and technology we offer and elevate their enjoyment and skill to the next level.”
In addition to the Golf Academy, Nemacolin showcases two extraordinary courses designed by Pete Dye. Shepherd’s Rock opened last July to rave reviews. The 7,151-yard layout presents golf in a spectacular setting, as the rolling bucolic terrain provided an ideal canvas for Dye and co-designer Tim Liddy. The course offers plenty of challenge and fun for players of all abilities and is a perfect complement to the resort’s lauded Mystic Rock course.
GOLF Magazine named Shepherd’s Rock “Honorable Mention Best New Course You Can Play.” Golfweek tabbed Mystic Rock No. 1 among “Best Courses You Can Play in Pennsylvania,” and Golf Digest ranked Mystic Rock in the top-60 of “America’s 100 Greatest Public Courses.” The resort also received the coveted “Editors’ Choice Award” from Golf Digest in the “Best Golf Resorts in the Americas” category.
For more information on the Nemacolin Golf Academy or to book appointments for golf instruction and club-fitting, please chick here. For more resort information: www.nemacolin.com, 866.399.6957.