The weather today will be cloudy with a chance of showers. High near 57 and a low around 41.
We were asked to share: the project going on now at the intersection of Mosser Road and will U.S. 219 is primarily to widen the intersection. There will also be upgrades to the signal and resurfacing.
County. United Way and Wal-Mart will collect food items in Allegany County for the Western MD Food Bank on May. 5, 2020.
Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department
Friday, May 1st 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Accident Volunteer Fire Department
Wednesday, May 6th 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Southern Rescue Squad
Thursday, April 30th 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 2nd 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department
Tuesday, May 5th 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The MAERDAF fund has announced Fiscal 2021 application information. This grant is financial support to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that promote statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education efforts.
Local resident Len Shindel is working on commemorating the Garrett County Road Worker’s Strike. That link is to the Baltimore Sun newspaper and it may not open but the victory was a to allow the workers to join the union.
Fentanyl contaminated drugs are becoming an increasing problem in Garrett County. The local health department has launched a campaign, Fentanyl Fast Facts, to help educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl.
Here’s a large home for sale just minutes from the lake. Listed by Jay Ferguson with Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales:
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department
Fentanyl contaminated drugs are becoming an increasing problem in Garrett County. The Garrett County Health Department has launched a campaign, Fentanyl Fast Facts, to help educate the public about the dangers of fentanyl along with treatments and harm reduction strategies that are offered for opioid addiction and overdoses.
Fentanyl is a very powerful synthetic opioid. It is over 50 times more powerful than heroin.
Fentanyl is often mixed with heroin or cocaine and can even be pressed into counterfeit pills. Because of this, people are unaware they are even ingesting fentanyl. This is what makes fentanyl so dangerous, and often times, fatal.
The Behavioral Health division of the Garrett County Health Department is available to provide Medication Assisted Therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other resources to those who suffer from substance use disorder.
There is also an Overdose Response Program in place which provides free training and Narcan, a medication used to reverse a fentanyl overdose. If you are interested in attending a training and receiving Narcan, call the Overdose Response Program Coordinator at 301-334-7724. For behavioral health services, call 301-334-7670.
This campaign is funded by the Maryland Department of Health and SAMHSA.
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) is pleased to announce it is accepting letters of intent to apply for the Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) and the Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) for the Fiscal Year 2021 funding cycle.
Information about these grant opportunities and access to the online application can be found at www.ruralmaryland.gov. Letters of Intent must be received by Friday May 29, 2020.
During the recent shortened Legislative Session, the legislature approved the State’s Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget which includes $6,327,575 in funding for MAERDAF and RMPIF. Awards are subject to funding availability.
“This important funding supports the states’ five regional councils, regional infrastructure projects, rural entrepreneurship development, rural community development and our rural health care organizations”, said RMC Executive Board Chair John Hartline. “The Rural Maryland Council would like to thank Governor Larry Hogan, Speaker Adrienne Jones of the Maryland House of Delegates and President Bill Ferguson of the Maryland Senate for their strong support in providing the necessary funds to improve the quality of life in rural communities.”
The Council will conduct two virtual information sessions to review program guidelines and criteria as well as answer questions from participants. Sessions will be held on Tuesday May 5, 2020 at 10:00 am and Friday May 8, 2020 at 10:00 am.
Log-in information can be found on the Council’s website, www.rural.maryland.gov. Individual appointments will also be available during the week of May 11, 2020. Please contact the RMC office at rmc.mda@maryland.gov to schedule an appointment.
Important Dates for the FY2021 Grant Cycle:
Grant Process Opening: Monday, April 27, 2020
Call for Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2020
Full Application Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2020
Awards will be announced by Monday, August 17, 2020
The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) offers financial support to rural-serving nonprofit organizations that promote statewide and regional planning, economic and community development, and agricultural and forestry education efforts. The Fund also provides targeted financial assistance to community colleges that support small and agricultural businesses through enhanced training and technical assistance offerings. The Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund provides funding for targeted investment to promote economic prosperity in Maryland’s traditionally disadvantaged and underserved rural communities.
Yesterday was another cool, dreary and rainy day. I am thinking that after the last few weeks Mother Nature owes us some good weather soon and a great summer season as well. Today we will have a chance of showers, mainly after 2:00 pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65 degrees and a low of about 48. There will be a southeast wind of 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Kista Powell, teacher at Northern Garrett High School, has been named the 2020-21 Garrett County Teacher of the Year. Ms. Powell teaches Allied Health and Biomedical Science at Northern High School. She has been employed by Garrett County Public Schools since 2014. Congratulations Kista.
Here’s a sign of the times. Falling Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is opening-up on May 8th, but with a twist. You will have your own personal butler. Really. They will practice social distancing and are touting it as “Five Star Service from a Distance.” That’s innovative.
Under pressure from media and others, the state has agreed to post data on COVID-19 cases at nursing homes, which account for most COVID-19 deaths in some counties.
The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club has postponed its boat auction that had been scheduled for May 16th. It will hopefully occur in June, with a date TBD. I will keep you informed and please reach out if you have a boat you wish to donate. This is a big fundraiser for the club and the proceeds go to help many in the community.
Looking for something enriching and different to do at home during the pandemic? Want to learn a new skill that could be used for your own personal interest or to advance your business? Then consider this online course on Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners at Garrett College that can get you started and help you learn how to develop a plan for content, setup, and maintenance. Here’s the scoop. h
That’s it for today folks. Some technical Internet problems causing a somewhat truncated version of these Daily Notes. Have a safe and healthy Wednesday.
Yesterday was cool and cloudy until mid-afternoon, when the sun came out. Today, showers are likely, mainly between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm. Cloudy, with a high near 52 degrees and with a low around 46.
So, I have some inside information that Barbie and Ken just had a Deep Creek Wedding. Yeah, that Barbie and Ken and here’s a photo to prove it! If you want some more insight as to what the heck I am talking about, go here. More photos too. Oh, they are already on their honeymoon… at the lake, of course!
Barbie and Ken at Deep Creek!
Even as Governor Hogan has prescribed his three-phase process to open-up the state, Maryland is expected to continue to see an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, since the state is increasing the number of tests being completed. Because of this, the main gauge officials will use to determine when the first phase of recovery can begin is the statewide rate of hospitalizations and the number of patients admitted to ICU.
The Chamber invites members to hear an update on the CARES Act and a discussion on returning to work. Stephen McAllister, Executive Director of the Eastern Region, Congressional & Public Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the recently passed supplement to the CARES Act including new funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) & Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. He will also discuss returning to work https://wallethub.com/blog/social-distancing-survey/73704/.and reopening the American economy including how Americans and businesses can return to work safely, successfully and sustainably. Here’s the link to more information.
Here’s some interesting factoids from a recent survey conducted by WalletHub: Social Distancing Survey
Online shopping is a popular stress reliever: 36 million Americans use online shopping as their number one way to cope with social distancing.
Nearly half the population still ventures outside: 48 percent of Americans go outside at least once a day while self-quarantining.
Women worry more: Women are 40 percent more likely to feel anxious than men due to social distancing.
People want to see family most: 34 percent of Americans are most looking forward to seeing family once this is over, more than the amount that are most excited to see friends or go out to eat.
Most Americans use masks: 60 percent of Americans are now wearing face masks due to the coronavirus.
Social distancing provides an opportunity to build skills: Almost 29 million Americans are using the social distancing time to learn something new.
The complete survey results can be found here. There’s also information on the states: where it is easiest and most difficult to attain social distancing.
Finally, Manor Steakhouse just sent over their latest menu and a reminder that they are doing carry-out every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Jean and I have gotten their carry-out a few times recently and the process is easy and the food is great. Please call between 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm to order your dinner (240.488.1104). Check them out and send me a note if you have a nice takeout story from Manor or another local-area establishment. Here’s a link to our Dining Guide.
We had a very wet Sunday. Today’s weather will be cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The low will be around 38. When will the weather turn warm and sunny?
Maryland officials reported Sunday that the state has confirmed 815 new cases of the coronavirus along with 30 fatalities, a decrease in both the number of new cases and deaths after the state reported its deadliest day of the pandemic Saturday. Hopefully the start of a trend.
I heard the new Maryland unemployment portal was down yesterday. It will hopefully be up and running again by the time you read this Monday morning. They had to fix a few glitches.
We’re all getting sick of the “c word”. Data from Wikipedia reveals that traffic to the page “2019-20 coronavirus pandemic” has fallen by about 70% since its peak back at the end of March. As curves have flattened, so has interest. Google data agrees, with peak coronavirus searches coming in the week beginning March 15th, more than a month ago.
On the local and good news front, the number of COVID-19 cases for Garrett County residents is holding at 4 cases. There has not been a positive case identified since April 6th and the cases that were identified were each related to travel. There have been 224 tests administered to date, with the first testing beginning at Garrett Regional Medical Center on March 16.
Also locally, The 2019 Maryland Recycling Act Recycling Reports that were originally due on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 are now due on Friday, May 15, 2020, due to the pandemic. Businesses can continue to send in reports by fax, email, or first-class mail. It is not recommended to drop-off reports in person to recycling sites or the Landfill Office. If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Madigan, Recycling Coordinator at the Solid Waste & Recycling office at 301.387.0322.
The weather today will be rain showers mainly before 2pm. High near 52 and low around 44. Saturday will have a chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Otherwise, increasing clouds, with a high near 56 and a low around 44.Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2am. Sunday will have showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 49 low around 36.
There’s nothing official in the forecast but Allegheny Mountains Weather mentioned the higher elevations could see some ….uh, dare I say it, snow Sunday night into Monday. “Snow in the air to lower elevations to 2000-2500′ with coatings” ❄️
Friday-Flashback! Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant is running a photo contest on its Facebook page every week until they’re able to re-open. Each Saturday, they choose one winner for a $50 gift card to BBT. Last week’s winner was Lu Roe with her photo of the BBT Softball team “Bad News Black Bears” from many years ago:
From the Maryland Department of Labor: Today, April 24, the Maryland Department of Labor is launching a new one-stop unemployment insurance application to allow all Marylanders to file all types of claims entirely online.
There’s a free webinar on how to avoid COVID-19 related scams from Congressman Trone’s office; including the sale of fake COVID-19 testing kits, the offer of delivery of cleaning supplies, and the impersonation of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) personnel. Today at noon.
Barbara Baker, Superintendent of Garrett County Public Schools, announces Kista Powell, Allied Health and Biomedical Science teacher at Northern Garrett High School, as the GCPS 2020-21 Teacher of the Year.
The proposed new reading and language arts materials and resources for preK to 5th grade are available for review by the general public. Members of the community are welcome to review and comment. Contact Mrs. Stephanie Wesolowski, Curriculum Specialist, at 301-334-7656, for questions or for more information.
The most recent Garrett County Commissioners public meeting was streamed online. Note, details were covered for statewide primary election that has been moved to June 2 and will mainly be vote by mail.
Unacast – a data provider – is still producing the social distancing scorecard. Garrett County gets a grade of a D+. I’m still not certain of this company’s methodologies but you can use it to compare us to other areas.
And, speaking of comparing Garrett County, be sure to respond to your 2020 Census! Garrett County’s response rate is under 40%. Visit my2020census.gov to respond.
The Garrett County Joint Information Center is directing all questions and local offers of donations related to COVID-19 to Garrett County Community Action. The non-profit has been appointed to manage all local contributions related to COVID-19 such as homemade face coverings, food assistance, volunteer sign-ups, and cash donations.
A volunteer portal has been designed by the Health Department to aid Community Action with critical digital infrastructure and work as the “top of a funnel.” The portal collects contact information via short forms and shares the offer with a designated volunteer coordinator who will respond to volunteers individually.
“We launched a survey at the end of March to gauge community needs, especially related to food insecurity, unemployment, and other vulnerabilities as well as how people are helping others,” said Shelley Argabrite, Chief Health Strategist for the Population Health, Innovation & Informatics Unit at the Health Department.
“In less than 24 hours we received over 1,000 responses. From the survey data, we built the volunteer portal to address the main concerns. We listened to your feedback and are responding with a streamlined way to organize volunteers.”
Interested persons can reach the volunteer portal at www.garretthealth.org/community and choose from a variety of ways to assist the community. Visit the portal frequently to check for updates.
For those who are not online, any offer of support can be initiated by contacting Courtni Helmick, Family Self-Sufficiency Manager at Community Action, by calling 301-334-9431 ext. 6143. Cash donations are encouraged by the county COVID-19 response team and will be graciously accepted.
“The outpouring of support from our community has been truly inspiring,” said Helmick. “Times are certainly a little scary because there is so much unknown, but that has not stopped Garrett County! The portal is a wonderful tool to get the entire community involved and this pandemic has allowed community partners the opportunity to collaborate and create new ideas to best serve our community.”
Community Action is working closely with fire and rescue locations around the county to be convenient drop off sites for food and cleaning supplies. Please check the Portal for contact information, a list of requested food donations, and future donation specifics.
The first two dates per donation sites are listed below:
Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Saturday, April 25th & May 2nd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department, Friday, April 24th & May 1st, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Accident Volunteer Fire Department, Wednesday, April 29th & May 6th, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Southern Rescue Squad, Thursday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 2nd, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday, April 28th & May 5th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Food giveaways are being coordinated by Community Action.
“We deeply appreciate all those who are able and willing to give during this time to those who are struggling to feed their families,” Argabrite said. “Agencies are working together to ensure no one goes hungry. A second COVID-19 survey is available here at bit.ly/surveynumbertwo. Your input drives change and helps us understand the needs of this community. Please consider taking this important survey.”
In addition, a food drive is being planned in the near future by Mountain Laurel Medical Center in conjunction with the Maryland Food Bank. Details will be announced as soon as they are available.
The weather for today will be rain, mainly after 2pm. High near 54 and a low around 46. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Today’s post seems loaded with gratitude! It’s a good day to pause and appreciate everything — we hope you all had a great Earth Day!
DCL is the BEST corner of this earth in my opinion!
Here’s a great photo showing our “Hailstorm Meets Spring” at the lake that was taken on Tuesday thanks to Jim Chason. Thanks for submitting Jim.
Did you participate in the “drive-thru thank you” parade that was held last evening for the frontline at GRMC? It was sort of an impromptu event organized by Mr. Chuck Nolan. Thank you, Chuck, thank you, to those who participated and, thank you, to the staff at the hospital going above and beyond.
Garrett County Public Schools would like to remind parents and families that applications for free and reduced meals are accepted at any time throughout the school year. If your income has been affected by the current circumstances with COVID-19, please fill out a meal benefit form and submit it to the Food and Nutrition Services office. Thanks to each of the teachers and staff for doing their best to help our kids through this crisis!
We’ve mentioned it before but all questions and local offers of donations related to COVID-19 should go to www.garretthealth.org/community where Garrett County Community Action is coordinating all local contributions such as homemade face coverings, food assistance, volunteer sign-ups, and cash donations.
Friendsville Volunteer Fire & Rescue, Saturday, April 25th & May 2nd, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department, Friday, April 24th & May 1st, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Accident Volunteer Fire Department, Wednesday, April 29th & May 6th, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Southern Rescue Squad, Thursday, April 30th, and Saturday, May 2nd, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Eastern Garrett Volunteer Fire Department, Tuesday, April 28th & May 5th, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
(Please check the Portal for contact information, a list of requested food donations, and future donation specifics.)
“The outpouring of support from our community has been truly inspiring,” said Courtni Helmick, Family Self-Sufficiency Manager at Community Actionf. “Times are certainly a little scary because there is so much unknown, but that has not stopped Garrett County! The portal is a wonderful tool to get the entire community involved…”
The Health Department has launched another survey bit.ly/surveynumbertwo to drive change and help them understand the needs of our community.
Here’s a great photo of a nesting Bald Eagle at Deep Creek Lake that was submitted by Vince Zello. (This was taken just recently!) Thanks Vince.
Yesterday’s weather was crazy. We got a late morning thunderstorm with some serious hail. It was preceeded and followed by rain. See below for a photo I took from my front porch. More fell in the afternoon. Today will be sunny, with a high near 46 degrees and a low of 38. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Hail Storm at the Lake
And, here’s a great photo taken by Mark Richards of the approaching storm. Thanks Mark. Nice work.
Incoming storm
Good news and bad news. We wanted to do some carry-out from Brenda’s Pizzeria Monday evening and could not get through to them. I thought their phone line was down but it turns out they were so busy they could not keep-up with the orders! That is good news for Brenda and her great team of folks and makes me happy. They are adjusting their personnel (they always give great service) and will be ready for next Monday. Glad to see they are getting lots of orders. Please keep ordering from them and our other local restaurants.
The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club wants your creativity! We’ll mail you a 3D printed panel of Meshach Browning for you to paint/decorate and return to us to be included in a community art project. You’ll also receive a mini-sculpture of him and history brochure/map about Browning that are yours to keep. Great boredom-busting project and you’ll be contributing to a community art project that will be publicly viewable at our Bumble Bee Rd park and trail system. Click this link for more information from my fellow Deep Creek Lake LION Chris Nichols.
On a final note, this Daily Notes is a bit shorter than most. The reason? I intentionally left out any reference to the pandemic or related problems, statistics and impact. I needed a break from it and think many readers needed one too. Be safe, happy and healthy folks…
Yesterday started out overcast and then turned sunny. Today will have showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1:00 pm, then showers likely. High near 46 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, and gusts as high as 37 mph. The low, at night, will be about 25, with a chance of snow showers.
Congratulations are in order for Carissa Rodeheaver. Carissa who is CEO, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of First United Corporation, has been named one of “Maryland’s Top 100 Women” by The Daily Record. Way to go and well deserved Carissa!
This just in: All Ruth Enlow Libraries will be closed until at least May 18th and all library programs will be cancelled until June 1st. The library’s free Wi-Fi and new external hotspots (in partnership with CHIPS Network) will be left on 24/7 and no passwords are required to access them. Additionally, there will be no fines given on materials during this time and you will still be able to put holds on items through their online catalog. All book drops are closed (please hold on to all library materials until we re-open).
Congratulations are also in order for Joe Burris a student at Northern Middle School. The Accident Community Planning Group sponsored a contest titled “wherever you live and breath, make it nicotine free” and Joe’s photo essay was chosen. Way to go Joe!
I love innovative thinking and here’s a local example of it from one of our small business owners, Marcia Warnick at Cashmere and Company, who has started Monthly Mondays with Marcia. Please support Marcia and all of our small businesses during the pandemic and help maintain one of the cornerstones of our local economy. Thanks!
The tick season is coming around as the weather gets warmer. The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) is actively monitoring tick populations and species in Garrett County to better assess the risk and inform the public. If you find a tick and would like to have it identified, please go to garretthealth.org/tick-submission-form/ and download the form. Fill it out, attach the tick, and mail it to GCHD Environmental Health, 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550. These ticks will not be tested for pathogens but will help in data collection and mapping tick distributions in Garrett County.
The Garrett County Heath Department and the Joint Information Task Force recommend the following relative to the use of face masks during the pandemic:
DON’T –
Use a medical-grade mask such as an N95. (Save these for health care workers and first responders.)
Touch or move the face covering while wearing it.
Wear the face covering in any position other than over your mouth and nose.
Talk on your cell phone while wearing the face covering.
Take the face covering off from the front.
Put the face covering down on other surfaces after taking it off.
Put a face covering on a child under the age of 2 or someone with breathing problems.
Yesterday was cloudy, but the temperature reached into the upper 50s. It was a good day for a walk! Today will be partly sunny, with a high near 52. and a northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. It will get cloudy in the nighttime, with a low around 38.
Frankly, it still doesn’t feel completely like spring here on the mountain. Even with the flowers and trees budding and blooming, the clouds and cooler temperatures have had an effect. Here’s a photo from Jamie White taken early Saturday. Note the ice on the chairs. Thanks Jamie! Please send us one during the summer months from the same location.
The lake on Saturday morning
Good News as reported by the Baltimore Sun late Sunday afternoon: The 522 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Maryland Sunday marks the second consecutive day the state has seen a decrease in the number of new cases over a 24-hour period. Let’s hope it continues.
The Governor’s statewide order to wear cloth face coverings (that went into effect Saturday) is apparently “worrying” some residents, but it doesn’t need to. The face coverings can be as simple as a bandana or a scarf, or can be made from basic patterns that can be completed with or without sewing. Governor Hogan’s executive order requires the wearing of face coverings when inside any retail or foodservice establishment or when riding any form of public transportation. It’s important to remember that the Governor’s mandate is designed to slow the spread of the virus and help keep people who may already have the virus and do not know it, from transmitting it to others. These kinds of coverings will not keep you from getting the virus.
Maryland officials have ordered public schools to remain closed until May 15th. Maryland stopped short of joining other states that have closed schools for the rest of the academic year, requiring students to complete their spring work remotely. I wanted to make sure all heard the news. It is certainly a challenge for some parents and their student children, but I believe it makes good sense in these times.
Hey there boaters. We have a neat new Poparazzu Howdy Folks Towable Tube coming to our Deep Creek Times Marketplace today. The seller says it was only used for one week and it is deeply discounted “from new.” The seller can be reached at melandthor@yahoo.com. You can check for this item and many others in our online Marketplace.
Have a great Monday folks and stay safe and healthy!
The weather today will be rain likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49 and a low around 33. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Saturday will be rain and snow likely before 8am, then a chance of snow between 8am and noon. Cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 44 and a low around 32. Sunday will be partly sunny with a chance of showers after 2pm; high near 56 and low near 38.
We’re so proud to announce we have a BRAND NEW Deep Creek Lake webcam! I just can’t wait for you to check it out! A special shout out to Don Nemith Builders and Mountainside Technologies for their assistance. Press the “play” button and watch it cycle through the presets … (those gray boxes are privacy screens btw!)
Don Nemith Builders is the Lake’s premier home builder with more than 38 years of experience in building architecturally-designed custom homes; owned and operated by local Deep Creek Lake residents, Don and Amy Nemith.
Mountainside Technologies offers top of the line technology services including VOIP phones, video surveillance, home and business automation, security systems and more.
There’s a new business in town – Deep Creek Food Taxi! Tell em Deep Creek Times sent ya.
We woke up to more snow. Is that a “yay” or “nay” where you’re from?! I’m on the YAY-side… it’s so pretty!
The weather today will be isolated snow showers before 10am. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39 and a low around 30. West wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Are you managing or assisting with a non-profit related to heritage tourism? The Garrett County Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area has compiled some grant resources.
The online marketplace is happenin’ … we had a bear-proof trash container go REALLY quickly and now we have a really nice looking Subaru Outback under “Vehicles”.
A message from Garrett County Superintendent of Schools:
There’s a fun family activity tonight: it’s the Disney Family Singalong at 8 p.m. on the ABC channel.
Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) graphic outlining a few examples of the Dos & Don’ts of Social Distancing. It seems simple but this emergency is not yet over, & it’s very important that we don’t let our guard down yet.
Yesterday was cold and blustery, with snow showers most of the afternoon. Today will be sunny, with a chance of showers, a high near 42 degrees and a northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. A chance of rain and snow showers before 11:00 pm, then a chance of snow showers. Increasing clouds, with a low around 27.
A recent Seton Hall Sports Poll found that 72% of Americans would not attend a sports event before the introduction of a vaccine to prevent coronavirus. Twelve percent of respondents said they would attend a sports event if social distancing could be maintained. Only 13 percent said they would feel as safe as fans as in the past. Medical experts predict that a vaccine will not be approved before 2021. The poll, conducted among 762 Americans on landlines and cellphones, had a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points.
With declining travel threatening to wipe out 5.9 million US jobs by the end of April and the tourism industry greatly impacted by social distancing, WalletHub yesterday released its report on the States Hit Hardest by COVID-19’s Impact on Tourism, along with accompanying videos. This is an interesting report and all the more relevant to us here based on our tourism-driven economy.
When was the last time you and the family had a nice dinner out? I know, due to the current situation, it has been a while. But I have an idea: Why not check-out our dining guide and order take-out! You get a break and you help our local establishments and their employees. You can also buy a gift card to use for a future meal. Please call your favorite restaurant or visit their website to verify that they are open and offer take-out.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Garrett County Health Department sent us this list of available resources. It is also important to recognize the stigma that continues to surround alcoholism and reaching out for treatment. Alcoholism is an illness, and there is no shame in seeking help. There are many resources available, both national and local:
National:
National Helpline at 1-844-289-0879
Alcoholics Anonymous at 1-212-870-3400
National Association for Children of Alcoholics 1-888-554-2627
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at
1-800-662-4357 (HELP).
Local:
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Program – 301-334-7730
