May 16, 2018
A Community Visioning Workshop will be held on Friday, May 18, 2018 at the Garrett College Special Events Center (also known as the old gymnasium), 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry MD, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. The Special Events Center is building 800 on the campus map which can be located at
https://www.garrettcollege.edu/campus-map.php.
This strategic visioning exercise is the first of a number of public engagement opportunities that will be presented by the consultants hired to assist the County with the update of the Garrett County Comprehensive Plan. The purpose of this activity is to gather input from citizens to create an image of a desired future for the county in 20 years. Future meetings will use that vision to shape specific recommendations for how to bring that vision to reality.
The public is also encouraged to visit the county’s Comprehensive Plan website at
https://www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/comprehensive-plan. At that site access is given to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan as well as other useful information. There is also a public comment form that can be used to submit comments. In addition, the public is invited to follow and comment on the Facebook page created and managed by the consultants, AECOM. It can be found by searching for Garrett County Comprehensive Plan in your Facebook search bar.
May 15, 2018
Partly sunny today with more showers and thunderstorms likely. High near 78 and wind gusts up to 26mph. Tonight, more showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then showers likely; low around 58.
Kids eat free today at The Greene Turtle in McHenry…
The County Commissioners Public Meeting will be held this evening at Crellin Elementary School starting at 6:00pm.
Here’s a link to a copy of the County Commissioners Economic Development Overview presented last week. Some good information in there.
Did you know that the Maryland Natural Resource Police force is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year? They have a very rich history after being formed to combat pirate ships (really!) that were plundering oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay.
Cindy’s Fund Cancer Support Group meets this evening at 6:30pm in the hospital boardroom. It is open to everyone – people with cancer, caregivers, kids, relatives, friends, anyone. We sit and vent and laugh and eat, etc. It’s very informal and comforting.
Deer been munching on your garden plants? Ready to put a “salad bar” sign on your lawn? The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has some suggestions for some native (non-invasive) species for your garden. These are all naturally not attractive to deer.
Andrew Griffith shared this photo of he and his friend Seth-Eyler; there were 25-keepers! 7 largemouth and 18-keeper smallmouth!
May 14, 2018
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm today. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low around 63.
We hope all of the mothers out there had a wonderful day yesterday!
The Mayor and Town Council of Oakland wishes to notify Oakland Water Customers in the area of Winters Place and to include Sunshine Drive, that water service will be interrupted Monday, May 14 between the hours of 8am to 12pm.
Join Maria Day of the Maryland State Archives for an interesting history presentation this evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the Casselman Inn in Grantsville. The presentation will provide a virtual tour of state attractions and events in the early 20th century.
The Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its bi-monthly Business Before Hours for Tuesday, May 15th at Wisp Resort. This “Legislative Wrap-up” will provide information on legislation that impacts Garrett County citizens and businesses.
Just received the official announcement that End-of-the-Line Bookstore will be opening on May 23rd for the summer season. (End-of-the-Line Books is a not-for-profit bookstore that resells used books for $1.00 or less, to benefit charities. It is located in the historic boxcar at the B&O Railway Station on East Liberty Street in Oakland. The bookstore is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 11am – 3:00pm.)
Don’t forget that the Maryland DNR will be treating parts of the lake for the invasive weed hydrilla. The first treatment is scheduled for June 4th. Check out this link for more information.
Speaking of the lake, The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites new or experienced anglers to enjoy Maryland’s License Free Fishing Days Jun 2nd, 9th, and July 4th.
The Deep Creek Lions Club just put out their summer newsletter. As usual, they continue to host nice events and do great work to help our community. Go lions!
Here’s two more wDCT.live videos from over the weekend:
May 11, 2018
The Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County announced that Michael E. Hough has joined the County Government as the Director of Economic Development.
Mr. Hough has most recently served as the Western Maryland and Pennsylvania Regional President of BB&T Corporation since September 2015. In his career spanning more than 25 years, Mr. Hough has demonstrated excellence in resource allocation, operations management and communication. Previously, Mr. Hough was the Head of Operations for Maryland, West Virginia and parts of Pennsylvania at Susquehanna Bank. He also has served as Senior Vice President at Susquehanna Bancshares and President and Chief Operating Officer of Susquehanna Bank PA.
“The Commissioners have been deliberate and patient in the search for a Director,” said Commissioner Hinebaugh, “Michael’s experience and connections with the business community will help us achieve our goals and objectives for economic development.” Commissioner Hinebaugh continued, “Michael’s proven ability to develop relationships and marketing strategies to attract capital investments will be extremely helpful in his economic development role.”
Mr. Hough and his wife Annette will relocate from Hagerstown, MD and are active in various community originations.
“Garrett County is a special place with special people and I look forward to working with businesses to promote success in conjunction with economic development goals,” said Mr. Hough.
Mr. Hough graduated from Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Mr. Hough is also a graduate of the Maryland Banking School and Leadership Maryland.
“We look forward to Michael joining our team” said Commissioner Edwards. “He is well regarded in our regional business community and will work to provide the resources to meet our local needs. This position is key for the county administration as it serves a leadership role over resources and infrastructure across all industries and business sectors.”
Commissioner Tichnell thanked the Selection Committee for their time and efforts. “The Selection Committee put in many hours reviewing resumes and interviewing candidates” said Commissioner Tichnell. “Their input and recommendations were extremely helpful and we have found the best candidate for the job in Mr. Hough”. M
May 11, 2018
The 4th Annual Ruth Enlow Friendsville Town Library Fundraiser 5K Run/3K Walk will be held Saturday May 26th, 2018. This family friendly event on the Kendall Trail along the Youghiogheny Wild and Scenic River is as fun as it is beautfiul. Cash prizes for first, second and third place male and female runners will be awarded with special prizes awarded to the top three Youth under 18 as well as to the oldest and youngest runners.Official timing is provided by the Queen City Striders.
Over 41 prize sponsors are supporting the event this year. Walkers are encouraged to take their time and smell the flowers and will be entered into a raffle to win some fantastic prizes such as organic plants, greens, honey and even rafting and camping.
The Kendall Trail is an old railroad grade that has a solid base and follows along the scenic river to the turn-around points. A water station is situated along the way. The 5K run is described as possibly being a little bit wet, a little bit rugged and a little bit wild while the 3K walk section is pretty mild.
The first 50 people to register, will receive a free event t-shirt. This year’s t-shirt features the Hellbender, which is an aquatic salamander that lives and builds nests in the Youghiogheny River. The Hellbender is much larger than all other salamanders in its geographic range, and employs an unusual means of respiration (which involves cutaneous gas exchange through capillaries found in its dorsoventral skin folds). It fills a particular niche — both as a predator and prey — in its ecosystem, which either it or its ancestors have occupied for around 65 million years. The species is now listed as Near Threatened and is found only in clean, fresh, water.
Friendsville is famous for world class whitewater rafting on the Upper Yough as well as world class trout fishing. As the oldest settlement in Garrett County, Friendsville is also rich in history and has fun walking tour with signposts. People are invited to explore the town and enjoy the town wide yard sale and Chicken BBQ which will also be happening that day.
This event is held to provide awareness and funding for the town library. In a small town like Friendsville, support for the library is crucial. The public is encouraged to attend and help support the library as well as enjoy the beautiful trail and the numerous spring wildflowers found all along its length. It’s fun, healthy – with a purpose!
Registration forms can be found at www.visitfriendsville.org .Forms can be mailed in or dropped off at the town hall during open hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-3:30am. and same day registration is also welcome at the Northern Rescue Squad, 320 Chestnut Street. Check in/Registration begins at 8am. Complimentary coffee, fruit and baked goods will be available.
The 5K Run starts at 9am and the 3K walk starts at 9:15am. Full information is on the town website visitfriendsville.org and interested participants can also call the Town Clerk at 301-746-5919.
May 11, 2018
Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 70 and a low around 60. Tomorrow will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm; high near 76 and a low of 59. Sunday is a greater chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73 and a low around 59. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
We just received this yesterday but wanted to get it in this edition even if timing is tight. There’s a Manufacturing Job Fair at Allegany College this morning (Friday) for hiring companies and prospective employees to meet.
After the Job Fair, you can stop in at the Allegany Arts Council’s Schwab Gallery to check out some great watercolors as part of the 30th annual Western Maryland Watercolor Society exhibit.
The National Road “yART” Sale in Grantsville is this Saturday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. If you have some unwanted art or other (non-clothing) items the Garrett County Arts Council will come by and pick it up this Saturday. Call them Friday to arrange pickup.
The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market “Mother’s Day Market” (last winter market of the season) will be held this Saturday at the Community Action Center building on Center Street in Oakland from 11:00am – 1:00pm.
Come have fun and help a young one and his family in need on Saturday. Bentley was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2015 and after being cancer-free, a second tumor has emerged. There’s a Disney Character parade and then a spaghetti dinner fundraiser in Downtown Oakland on Saturday starting at 3:00pm.
There’s some other good music in town this weekend at MoonShadow in McHenry.
Smiley’s Fun Zone is holding Season Pass Saturday with a live broadcast by WQZK from 3pm-6pm on Saturday.
Finally, don’t let Mom cook dinner (or breakfast, brunch or lunch) today. Check out our Dining Guide for a list of great eateries and links to their sites. I know a number have a nice brunch planned.
We are excited to announced a new “live correspondent” program wDCT.live! Here are two of our first clips….. won’t you APPLY and join us?!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Moms out there! We appreciate you.
May 10, 2018
A perfect day at the lake yesterday! Today will change to rain with a chance of thunderstorms. A high of 69 and low of 51.
The Chamber is hosting their monthly Business After Hours this evening at The Greene Turtle in McHenry from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
It’s Team Trivia Night at Mountain State Brewing Company in McHenry this evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm.
Black Bear in McHenry is hosting their Karaoke this evening from 7:00pm – 11:00pm.
Congratulations to Garrett College baseball coach Eric Hallenbeck on reaching his 300th career win. A great guy and coach and a nice article on his reaching the milestone earlier this season.
The new Casselman Bakery at the Lake officially opened yesterday at the corner of 219 and Glendale.
Also, A Great Small Town has announced there will be a new record store and lounge in Downtown Oakland.
Mr. Matthew Paugh, Board President, recognized Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7 – 11, 2018, with a proclamation. Mr. Patrick Damon, GCEA President and teacher at Accident Elementary School, and Stephanie Lewis, Southern High School teacher, accepted the recognition on behalf of all teachers in Garrett County.
May 10, 2018
Eric Hallenbeck, Garrett College’s Head Men’s Baseball Coach, earned his 300th win on March 30, 2018 with a 12-2 victory over MDJUCO and Region XX opponent – Cecil College.
In his 14th season as the head coach at Garrett College, Hallenbeck has coached and been a part of the following individual and team achievements for Garrett Lakers baseball under his leadership: Golden Glove Award winner, two Big Stick Award winners, NJCAA First Team All-American, NJCAA Academic All-American, and numerous MDJUCO, District 4, and Region XX Team selections. In 2015, the Garrett Lakers baseball team made an appearance to the Division II Region XX Final Four.
Hallenbeck also recruited and coached Allan Bencid, a native of Caracas, Venezuela, who signed with the Baltimore Orioles. Bencid played the position of catcher for the Garrett Lakers in 2012-13.
“Reaching this milestone is incredibly humbling for me in many ways,” said Hallenbeck of his 300th win. “I’ve watched numerous players advance to four-year schools, succeed in life, and have families of their own. I’ve also created and developed lifelong friendships over the years – now that’s what it’s all about.”
“I appreciate the Garrett College community for the opportunity here in McHenry,” continued Hallenbeck. “I’m proud of what we’ve done here with the Garrett Lakers baseball program and what we will continue to do.”
Dr. Richard Midcap, Garrett College’s president, said Hallenbeck’s career is defined by much more than just an impressive number of wins.
“Eric is not only a successful coach because of how his teams succeed on the field, but also because of how he helps them succeed off the field,” said Midcap. “You don’t have to observe Eric with his team long to see how much he cares for his players as people and what an impact he has on their lives.”
“I’m especially thankful to all the players, assistant coaches and parents over the years that have helped the program reach this mark – they are just as much a part of reaching this milestone,” Hallenbeck said. “The Garrett Baseball family knows all too well how trying times may be – but no matter what, we have always stayed together.”
May 9, 2018
Yesterday turned out to be a beautiful day at the lake! Today will be a high of 71 degrees with increasing clouds. Chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight with a low of 57 degrees.
Congratulations to Sara Huelskamp of Northern Middle School. Sara recently won the Award for Excellence in Civic Action and Engagement, sponsored by the Maryland Council for Social Studies.
Governor Hogan signed SB 445 into law yesterday. The legislation requires drivers to slow down and safely change lanes when approaching solid waste and recycling vehicles from behind. industry. Makes sense to me.
Planning your Garden’ will be presented by the Garrett County Master Gardeners from University of Maryland Extension today. This class is free, but registration is required. It will be at the Friendsville Town Hall from 4:00pm – 5:00pm.
The Commissioners will be holding an Economic Development Forum this evening from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at the Garrett College Auditorium. This event is open to all who wish to learn more about economic development and related efforts in the county.
The next open meeting of the County Commissioners will be held at 6:00pm on Tuesday, May 15th at Crellin Elementary School.
The fast-growing aquatic invasive plant hydrilla was first found in the lake in 2013 and DNR has been treating affected areas of the lake with an herbicide annually since 2014. 2018 planned treatment dates are as follows: June 4th and 26th, July 24th and August 21st.
The Mountain Maryland Writers’ Institute will kick-off its second year in Garrett County this summer, July 26th – 29th, 2018. Workshops will be led by a variety of authors, historians, and storytellers and are designed to provide a nice palette of experiences and skills to attendees. Learn more online at https://www.garrettcollege.edu/writers-workshop.php or contact Mike Logsdon at 301.387.3333 or michael.logsdon@garrettcollege.edu.
I keep hearing that the real estate market is looking better, and Railey Realty just sent some numbers that appear to back that up. The average sold price of lake-oriented residential properties is up 10% from the previous year. Closed sales and new pending sales were also up from the five-year average by 23% and 14% respectively, while inventory is down 20%.
Landmark Bill Signed today by Governor Larry Hogan makes Maryland the 17th to have a statewide College Promise program. Starting in academic 2019, many low and middle-income students may attend community college full-time tuition-free.
Check out our online marketplace for the new boat and Seadoo listing (we had made an error on one of the listings).
May 8, 2018
The weather today will be partly sunny until about 3pm and then there is a chance of showers. A high near 66 and a low of 50 degrees.
There’s another Life After Forty-Five (L.A.F.F dinner this evening starting at 6:00pm, with location TBD. Contact Beth Colville at b.colville1974@gmail.com for more information. The dinner is organized by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and is open to all.
There are some good programs for children and their parents today at the Oakland, Kitzmiller and Accident branches of the Ruth Enlow Library.
The search is over! The County Commissioners announced yesterday that Michael E. Hough has joined the County Government as the new Director of Economic Development. Formerly regional president at BB&T Bank, he will be relocating to Garrett County from Hagerstown.
Spring cleaning is really getting underway and that means increased loads of debris headed for the Garrett County Landfill. The county is reminding citizens that hauling debris to the landfill requires that your load be tarped to minimize the chance of litter or bulky items blowing off of your truck. There also fines for a lack of tarping.
Late spring is the prime birthing time for white-tailed deer and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone who encounters a fawn to avoid disturbing it. While young deer often appear to be orphaned, in most cases, the doe is nearby feeding and will return to care of her young.
Do you Seadoo? Be sure to check out our online classifieds. We have a newly listed Seadoo watercraft and a 2000 Supra boat listed for sale (under “Boats”) just in time for the Summer.
The End-of-the-Line Bookstore in Oakland opens for the 2018 season on Wednesday, May 23, at 11:00 AM. Open hours are Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. All books have been donated and are sold for $1 or less. All proceeds go to support programs of AAUW-Garrett Branch and Girl Scouts #55004 for their programs that support empowerment and equity of women and girls.
Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack is seeking assistance from the public of a malicious destruction of property that occurred off of Chestnut Ridge Road in Grantsville the evening of May 5th. Unknown suspect(s) keyed a pickup truck between the hours of 10:00pm on the 5th to 9:30am on the 6th. If anyone has any information regarding this case, please contact the McHenry Barrack and speak to TFC. Whetzel at 301.387.1101.
Here’s an awesome rainbow we captured near Ace’s Run Restaurant:
May 7, 2018
The weather today is expected to be mostly cloudy and some scattered showers this afternoon; a high of 61 and a low of 49.
Uh oh! Maryland State Police are seeking assistance from the public relative to a burglary that occurred in Swanton. Unknown suspect(s) attempted to break into a residence off of Swanton Road between the hours of 8:30am and 5:15pm on May 3rd. Please contact the McHenry Barracks and speak to TFC. Whetzel if you have any information. Thanks.
There’s an experiential learning experience available at New Germany State park today, from 9:00am – 10:30am, weather permitting. Meet at the Native Plant Garden and learn the difference between weeds and wildflowers and why it is so important.
The Garrett County Chamber will be holding the next Business After Hours on Thursday, May 10th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the Greene Turtle in McHenry.
May 12th will be Oakland Disney Day to celebrate and raise funds for 4-year old Bentley Blythe. There will be a parade through town starting at 3, Disney characters to interact with, Savage Road Band at the Mountain Fresh Farm Pavilion. Also, don’t forget about a spaghetti dinner at the Oakland Fire hall to also support Bentley.
Don’t forget Mom on Mother’s Day, which is this coming Sunday, May 13th. Check out our Area Dining Guide for some great ideas on where to treat Mom for a memorable meal. And, after that don’t forget to check out our Dining Specials. Our advertisers offer some great weekday specials that change from time to time.
Did you know the outdoor recreation economy in Maryland already generates 109,000 direct jobs, $14 billion in consumer spending, $4.4 billion in wages and salaries, and $951 million in state and local tax revenue? The Maryland Outdoor Recreation Economic Commission is active and will likely be coming to Garrett County in the future. We’ll keep you posted.
Need help with your PC/laptop? Garrett College is offering a continuing education course on May 14th and 21st to provide help on maintenance, virus protection and troubleshooting. You can even bring in your own laptop. Call 301.387.3069 for more information or to register.
WalletHub just released another cool study. This one is on diversity in US cities. A few at the top are in Maryland and the researchers used a number of diversity factors including income, occupation, industry and education to rank cities. Interesting stuff for us Garrett Countians and fellow Marylanders.
May 4, 2018
Another fantastic day at the lake yesterday! Today will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75 and a low around 51. Saturday and Sunday will have similar weather – chance of showers; a high in the mid 60s and lows in the high 40s.
It’s always a great time to adopt a pet that needs a new forever home.
Homeschoolers @ the Library will be held at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library today from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. They have good presenters sharing enrichment activities.
This county is going to the birds. Literally. There will be a number of guided birding trips in the county this weekend for Birdfest.
The Friends of New Germany State Park are holding a meeting on Saturday at 9:00am at the Martin House (Rain or Shine). Anyone interested in becoming a member of the park’s volunteer team is encouraged to attend this quarterly meeting. The park also has a strong calendar of events for the month of May.
Cumberland residents and those living in the surrounding area, including Garrett County, now have one central location to complete their Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration and Maryland Department of Natural Resources transactions.
I had a hard time curating which events to share for this weekend due to the fact that there is so much going on. So, in addition to the few above please check out our events page for a variety of things to do. Events range from the Garrett Community Band’s Spring Concert to a Lobster Dinner to the Race Up the Face, plus many others. Have fun!
The County Commissioners will be holding their next public meeting on Monday, May 7th at 3:00pm.
Learn more about the Civil War and the Jones-Imboden Raid in Oakland, MD, and how it fit into the larger Civil War picture on the Wildfulness podcast.
Kitzmiller Head Start was visited by the Garrett County Health Department as a component of a mini-grant to promote wellness in the Center. Mike Wilburn and Heather Berg from the Health Department taught the Head Start students how to properly fit and wear their bicycle helmets and also gave them safe riding tips. Pictured from left to right are Skyler Byrd, Karlee Cummings, Ryleigh Sines, Olivia Stiles, Noah Sweitzer, Kaylee Sweitzer, and Terron Gank. Standing behind the bicyclists is Health Department staff member Mike Wilburn.
May 3, 2018
Such a beautiful day yesterday! Today will be partly sunny and a high of 79 degrees with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Low temperature of 61 degrees.
The Garrett County Business Hub is hosting a women’s networking lunch today at Noon at Ace’s Run Restaurant.
You are invited to attend the Early Care/Healthy Families advisory board meeting today at the Health Department from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to guide the GCHD Early Care Programs. Members of the board include early childhood providers, community representatives, and parents.
Governor Hogan has ordered the Maryland state flag be lowered to half-staff at sunrise, Friday, May 4th and returned to full-staff at sunset that day for Fallen Heroes Day. This day honors fallen heroes who have lost their lives in service to our state during the last year. We thank them for their sacrifice.
The Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake Policy and Review Board recently met at the Discovery Center and presented updates on a variety of lake-related developments from goose hunting, to wake-boating to water quality monitoring.
Alice will be in the house! Make plans to attend the Alice in Wonderland play tonight at Northern High School at 6:00pm.
Sing your heart out at Karaoke with DJ Dubja this evening at the Black Bear from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Go ahead, you know you want to!
Feeling fishy? There will be a meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council in Philadelphia June 5th – 7th.
The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that major hotel chains, including Marriott, are moving away from those little bottles of shampoo and conditioner in rooms. Instead, they are providing large wall-mounted dispensers to reduce costs and waste, producing a backlash from customers. I am guessing we will not be seeing many wall mounted units at lake-area rental homes.
Check out this neat little custom print we had commissioned for fun! It’s available for sale on Etsy (but, FYI, we’re not affiliated with any sales).
May 2, 2018
After a really nice, sunny day yesterday, the weather for today will be more sun! A high of 67 degrees and a low of 45 degrees.
A dock has been recently listed for sale in our Online Marketplace… click here and expand the “Docks” category to see the photos.
Go ahead, chill a bit. The Adult Coloring Club meets every first and third Wednesday of each month from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at the Accident branch of the Ruth Enlow Library. It is designed as planned quiet time and it’s free.
Flower Power! The town of Oakland has 15 planters and 10 hanging baskets that need to be filled with plants for the summer and they are looking for sponsors. Contact Michelle Ross at Town Hall at 301.334.2691 if you are interested in being a sponsor or for more information.
There’s Unplugged Bluegrass at MoonShadow this evening from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. All invited to come and pick in an open and unplugged format.
Garrett County really has some great programs available for folks of all ages. Here’s a photo of some proud young people from Mr. Damon’s kindergarten class at Accident Elementary School. They just completed the Garrett College Foundation’s “I Can Swim” program at the CARC. Great job to all those who participated.
Bill’s Marine is holding their 44th “All Family Boat Show” from May 5th – 28th. Here’s a link to their site. They are the biggest in town, with a nice inventory.
Garrett County is updating its Comprehensive Plan to build its long-term plan and is holding a visioning workshop from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on May 18th at the Garrett College Special Events Center.
Generation West Virginia is an energetic and interesting organization dedicated to attracting, retaining and advancing young talent in West Virginia. I have written about them before and just heard they have a position open for a Fellowship Director. Just thought I would share as it looks like an interesting position fairly close by.
WalletHub just completed another study that ranked states for “fun”. Based on an analysis of 26 factors, Maryland did pretty good:
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- 25th – Restaurants per Capita
- 13th – Amusement Parks per Capita
- 25th – Performing-Arts Theaters per Capita
- 18th – Fitness Centers per Capita
- 17th – Access to National Parks
May 1, 2018
After a sunny and warmer Monday, today’s weather will finally really warm up; sunny and a high temperature of 70 degrees and a low temperature of 51 degrees.
Today is May Day. Did you know the day has two completely different meanings? One, is for celebrating Spring and is recognized for many cultures. The second, unrelated day, celebrates workers internationally. In the US, it started when workers in Chicago pushed for an eight-hour work day way back on May 1st, 1886. A little trivia for you.
From Garrett County Department of Public Works – Roads Division: A slide has occurred on the road bank at Shallmar, specifically at the area of the cliffs. Warning signs have been placed in the area of the bank slide, and the public is advised to exercise caution and watch for debris. Call the Oakland County Roads Garage at 301-334-9337 if you have any questions.
Parents and grandparents, there’s a few good children’s programs at the various branches of Ruth Enlow Library today, plus there’s a new “Learn-Play-Grow Center” at the Oakland branch. These centers are uniquely designed spaces that enhance early literacy and academic potential and encourage the involvement of parents and caregivers.
The County Commissioners announced a partnership Friday with local municipalities for spring clean-up days, which will be scheduled by the individual towns, to assist residents with the cleanup and disposal of bulky items. Community groups or organizations that wish to clean-up areas along roadways, streams, and public lands where refuse has been illegally dumped may also apply for assistance. Contact Kimberly Madigan at 301-387-0322 or kmadigan@garrettcounty.org for more information.
St. Peters Church in Oakland and their Senior Moments lunch group will be meeting this Wednesday at MoonShadow in McHenry on Bumble Bee Road. All are welcome. Contact Donna Cook at donna@garrettstpeter.com or 703-795-2198 (cell) for more information.
I know I have mentioned before, but I’m getting hungry: Garrett Trails announced yesterday that 22 local eateries will be represented at their 16th annual Taste of Garrett fundraiser on Sunday, May 6th.
Here’s a link to the state primary elections ballot for the June 26th primaries. I have included both Republican and Democrat ballots for Garrett County.
Katie’s 5K Race is held annually on National Trails Day in memory of Katie DeRosa, a local teen who was tragically killed by a vehicle while training for her freshman year of cross-country. This year’s race will be held at 9:00am on June 2nd at New Germany State Park.
Don’t forget to check-out the May edition Cover Story.