Sep 4, 2018
The Garrett College Foundation annually presents scholarships to Garrett College students. Following are the names of scholarship recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Allegany & Garrett County Chapter Maryland Municipal League – Brianna Seaman, Lonaconing.
American Association of University Women– Quinn Iden, Oakland; Charity Moser, Grantsville.
Amy Mildred Sharpless Scholarship – Alexander Barkley, Confluence, Pa.; Hillary Caldwell, McHenry; Austin Jones, Terra Alta, W.Va.; Sean Lowdermilk, Kingwood, W.Va.; Jaice Piper, Mountain Lake Park; and Bethany Hershberger, Kitzmiller.
Ann Dilgard Scholarship – Kaylin Paugh, Oakland; and Larissa Savage, Grantsville.
Audrey Naylor Scholarship – Eric Beitzel, Kasey Drummond, and Terry Fike, all of Accident.
Caroline A. McNiece Scholarship – Christina Evans, Kitzmiller.
Charles L. Briner Memorial Scholarship – Matthew Thomas, Oakland.
Civic Club of Oakland: Helen Baumgartner Memorial Scholarship – Olivia Bennett, Frostburg.
Civic Club of Oakland: Patience W. Grant Memorial Scholarship – Kayla Harris, Oakland.
Clinton Englander Memorial Fund – Alexis Kulcsar, Oakland.
Colonel J. Haig & Mrs. Ruth Ridder Jackson Scholarship – Brianna LeMay, Mountain Lake Park; and Lauryn Moon, Oakland.
Daniel Edward Offutt, III Achievement Award Scholarship – Blake Reynolds, Damascus; Timothy Weeks, Oakland; and Jonathan Kirk, Terra Alta, W.Va.
Distinguished Alumni Award Scholarship – Kaylin Paugh, Oakland.
Dorothy Brock Leighton Scholarship – Zackary Harvey, Mountain Lake Park.
Dr. Bruce Jenkins Memorial Fund – Sydney Friend, Oakland.
Dr. Jeanne H. Neff Scholarship – Ashley Doerr, Oakland; and Dakota Knott, Nanjemoy.
Edward & Hazel Hinebaugh Scholarship – Aryssa Corby, Swanton.
Fred Carroll Memorial Scholarship – Nathan Ashley, Grantsville.
Fred VanSickle Memorial Scholarship – Brianna LeMay, Mountain Lake Park.
Garrett College Board of Trustees Scholarship – Drew Keller, Gore, Va.; Beverly Rasel, Swanton; and Stephen Zelows, Whitesboro, N.Y.
Garrett College Employee Scholarship – Justin Hershberger, Kitzmiller; and Samantha Michaels, Accident.
Garrett College Foundation Grant – Eric Beitzel, Accident; Philip Checkes, Grantsville; William Tanner Clark, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Merlon Devine, II, La Plata; Vitaly Donohue, Mount Airy; Zachary Friend, Swanton; Drew Keller, Gore, Va.; Robert Lawson, Grantsville; Teri Macomber, Accident; Noah Mankin, Uniontown, Pa.; Jada Maxwell, Akron, Ohio; David Mundley, IV, Berkeley Springs, W.Va.; Hailee Owston, Oakland; Marlee Shumate, Lonaconing; Alexis Sneed, Mansfield, Ohio; Jacob Sweitzer, Oakland; Kai Thompson, Baltimore; Micah Wotring, Aurora, W.Va.; and Stephen Zelows, Whitesboro, N.Y.
Garrett County Retired School Personnel Memorial Scholarship – Sydney Friend, Oakland.
Hazel Fratz Wright Scholarship – Rebecca Engle, McHenry; Matthew Maust, Accident; Kayley Sisler, Friendsville; and Katelyn Tasker, Deer Park.
James H. & Gladys “Happy” Nordeck Memorial Scholarship I – Stacie Emert, Oakland.
James H. & Gladys “Happy” Nordeck Memorial Scholarship II – Sarah Weimer, Frostburg.
Jerry L. Humberson Memorial Scholarship – Alexis Harvey, Oakland.
Joan Dixon Memorial Scholarship – Emily Nichols, Frostburg; and Olivia Robinette, Oakland.
Josh Fike Scholarship – Christopher Litton, Morgantown, W.Va.
Kalie Ashby Academic Achievement Award– Christopher Davis and Lynsey King, both of Oakland.
Lancelotta Family Scholarship – Hillary Caldwell, McHenry.
Leah Welling Huber Memorial Scholarship – Dakota Knott, Nanjemoy.
Marilyn Moors AAUW “Second Chances” Memorial Scholarship – Beverly Rasel, Swanton.
Michael D. Kilgus Scholarship – Christopher Kerr, McDonald, Pa.
Michael Vaughn Vitez Memorial Scholarship I –Bryce Jones, Accident.
Mountain Laurel Garden Club Scholarship – Emily Blubaugh, Frostburg.
Mr. & Mrs. A.P. Boxley, III Scholarship – Kayla Keplinger, Smithsburg.
Oakland/Mt. Lake Park Lions Club: Ravenscroft Memorial – Christopher Davis and Kayla Harris, both of Oakland.
Rev. Carol Henry Youse & Mrs. Delores Youse Scholarship – Marlee Shumate, Lonaconing; and Victoria Thomas, Essex.
Ruth I. Filsinger Memorial Scholarship – Olivia Bonitz, Grantsville.
Shentel Foundation Scholarship – Carly Rodeheaver, McHenry.
Total Biz Fulfillment, Inc.: Ruddell Family Scholarship – Dezmon Gladney, California; and Stephen Jones, Terra Alta, W.Va.
Verso Scholarship – Hannah Lease, Oakland.
William Henry Schmidt Memorial Scholarship – Logan Beeman, Oakland.
Woodman of the World Oakland Chapter #11 Scholarship – Ryan Bittinger, Oakland.
For more information on the Garrett College Foundation, contact the Foundation office at 301-387-3131.
Sep 4, 2018
The Deep Creek Watershed Foundation is pleased to announce that three new Board members have been appointed. Nina Beitzel, Ian Smith, and Liz Georg were nominated to the Foundation. The Foundation was formed to support the Deep Creek Watershed Plan’s goal of “improving the environmental stability and economic viability of the Deep Creek Watershed while retaining its rural landscapes and natural beauty, so that, for generations to come, local citizens and visitors have a special place to live, work, and play. The Foundation’s active projects are funding: (1) neutralization of acid mine drainage in Cherry Creek, (2) a study of whether zebra mussels are in Deep Creek Lake and (3) development of a water budget tool to assure adequate water to all stakeholders.
Nina Beitzel is a full time real estate agent with Railey Realty and has an intense passion for working with and helping others. Nina also teaches group exercise classes at Deep Creek Fitness and is an exercise content developer. With a B.S. degree from West Virginia University, Nina is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration. She, her husband Max and daughter Allie currently reside in the Mc Henry area and take full advantage of all that the watershed has to offer.
Ian Smith has been a resident of Deep Creek Lake off and on for the last twenty years. Mr. Smith obtained a Master of Science from the University of Otago in Environmental Science. After 7 years of freshwater research and protection work at the University of Edinburgh, NASA, and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, he now works as the Project Director for the non-profit Friends of Blackwater focusing primarily on water restoration work. Mr. Smith now lives along the banks of Bear Creek with his wife and dog.
Elizabeth Georg is an attorney at Deep Creek Title Group in Oakland, Maryland and offers legal and professional experience in business law, estate planning, real estate, and oil, gas, and civil litigation. She serves as counsel for such entities as the Garrett County Liquor Control Board and the Garrett County Board of Realtors. Ms. Georg is actively involved in the Garrett County community and serves as a member of several community organizations to include the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Garrett College Foundation, First United Wealth Management Advisory Council, and as co-chair of the Garrett County Economic Development Corporation. She was appointed as a member of the Garrett County Planning Commission in 2016. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School in 2003, and her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Idaho State University in 2000. She is admitted to the bars of Maryland and West Virginia and resides in the McHenry area with her son Avery.
Sep 4, 2018
A Thriving Population Open House will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Garrett College Continuing Education Building Room 111, 687 Mosser Rd, McHenry MD, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Continuing Education Building is building 100 on the campus map which can be located at https://www.garrettcollege.edu/campus-map.php.
The Thriving Population Open House will focus on matters relating to housing and community facilities and services. Community facilities and services include K-12 and college level education, libraries, health care, fire and emergency services, public safety, law enforcement and solid waste. The public will have an opportunity to share in the planning process through this Open House and share the way you see the county growing in relation to the subject areas. The information that is gathered through this meeting will be influential in the development of the Comprehensive Plan.
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.
Any questions can be directed to Chet Parsons, AECOM, at chet.parsons@aecom.com or 304-381-9261 or Deborah Carpenter, Director, Garrett County Planning & Land Management at dcarpenter@garrettcounty.org or 301-334-1924.
Sep 4, 2018
On Friday, August 24 a ceremony was held to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Mountain State Brewing Company in McHenry, MD.
Local dignitaries gathered to congratulate proprietor Erin Croake on the restaurant’s success and longevity. Julianna Albowicz from Senator Chris Van Hollen’s office and Robin Summerfield from Senator Ben Cardin’s Office presented Erin with senatorial citations. Connor Norman, Chair of the Garrett County Diplomats Committee, presented Erin with a certificate of recognition for Mountain State’s 10th Anniversary.
“We’re thankful to the Garrett County community for embracing us ten years ago. We wouldn’t be here today without the local support. And I’d like to thank all the employees that have worked for us over the years. It’s their hard work and contributions that made the brewpub what it is today. This community is filled with amazing people and we’re so happy to be a part of it.”
Mountain State Brewing Co. has grown to be one of the top distributing breweries in their home state of West Virginia. Ten years ago they brought their handcrafted ales to the Deep Creek Lake area, where beer lovers can sit on hand made saw horses and enjoy one of their four ales along with wood fired flatbread pizzas. Also on tap is their proprietary Sangria and MSBC’s original Root Beer. They invite everyone to come enjoy Mountain State’s brews, flatbreads, and extensive wine selection.
“Ten years in the restaurant/bar industry is an incredible achievement and we congratulate Erin and her team on their success,” said Nicole Christian, Chamber president & CEO. “Breweries and craft beers are flourishing and it’s wonderful that we have this type of attraction here in Garrett County. Cheers to another 10 years!”
Ground breaking, grand opening, and ribbon cutting ceremonies are just one of the benefits offered to members of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. If you are a Chamber member and would like to arrange such an event, or if you would like to become a member, contact Nick Sharps, Membership Manager, at nick@garrettchamber.com or (301) 387-5237.
Photo Caption: From left to right: Kerri Croake, Anne Davidson, Patricia Croake, Sarena Rodeheaver, George Croake, Patricia Manown Mash, Erin Croake, Connor Norman, Commissioner Jim Hinebaugh, Kevin Null, Steve Bortz, Julianna Albowicz, Leah Diehl, Commissioner Paul Edwards, Laura Fike.
Sep 4, 2018
The Garrett County Democratic Club is hosting an Old Fashioned Community Picnic on the afternoon of Sunday, September 16th. The event will be held at Broadford Park from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. and will feature food and live music with The Terah Crawford Band. This event is free and open to the public.
The theme of the picnic is a celebration of our wonderful county and community, and our great democratic heritage as a nation. According to Club President Betty Pritt, “With just two months before the general election, this event will be a wonderful opportunity for our community to gather to meet new friends, renew old friendships, and share our ideas and vision for the future with each other.”
The picnic will be held at the enclosed pavilion near the park’s launch ramp. There is plenty of parking available and also a large playground, with plenty of shoreline for fishing.
Attendees are asked to bring a favorite dish to share. The club will be providing meats and drinks. The event is open to everyone regardless of political party affiliation and children are welcome.
RSVPs are needed, please respond by phone to (301) 501-0693 or by email to gcdemclub@gmail.com .
Sep 4, 2018
I hope you all had a great Labor Day Weekend! We sure did and it seemed all the folks on the lake and at the lake were having fun too.
Today’s weather will be sunny, with a high near 84 and a low around 67. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.
The Maryland State Police reported yesterday that their sobriety checkpoint Sunday on Garrett Highway at the McHenry cove overlook in the early evening led to two arrests for DUI and one for possession of Marijuana. Thanks for keeping our roads safe.
It’s back! Brenda’s Pizzeria be again be offering Half Price Pizza on Mondays starting September 10th. Check out their site for more information and details at www.brendaspizzeria.com.
Hide Bambi, hide! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announced that archery hunting for white-tailed and sika deer opens statewide September 7th, and continues through January 31st.
The Garrett Chamber has announced that Monkey Business will be hosting the September Business After Hours on Thursday, September 13th, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
The Garrett County Democratic Club is hosting an Old-Fashioned Community Picnic on the afternoon of Sunday, September 16th. The event will be held at Broadford Park from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. and will feature food and live music with The Terah Crawford Band. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to 301.501.0693 or gcdemclub@gmail.com
The aforementioned event by the Democratic Club reminds me to remind all of our readers that we happily accept and do our best to mention events and announcements from local non-profits in the Daily Notes. Please send them to info@deepcreektimes.com and please try to include a live link to your site for more information. So, whatever your political, club or non-profit affiliation, we will try to help you get the word out, space permitting.
The State of Maryland’s Procurement Forecast for FY20-19 is now available on the Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs website. The database is populated with state and federally-funded solicitations and contracts, with some well under $100,000 and others much larger. Check it out.
Here’s your daily reminder (this week) that the Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Challenge voting period will end this Saturday at 11:59pm. VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!
Congratulations again to Erin and her team at Mountain State Brewing Company on the tenth anniversary of their McHenry restaurant. Nice job folks. This photo is from their Garrett Chamber celebration: