Nov 15, 2020
Garrett County Announces Restaurant Relief Fund Program
November 13, 2020, Oakland, MD – A new local grant program, the Garrett County Restaurant Relief Fund, will assist restaurants with expenses associated with adjusting their operations and procedures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund supports one-time, short-term financial support to foodservice operations impacted by COVID-19. Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded to eligible restaurants, caterers, mobile food service providers, and brewery or distillery businesses. Specific program eligibility requirements apply.
“In the midst of the pandemic, we have been working diligently to serve our small business community,” said Kim Durst, Garrett County Manager of Business Development. “We anticipate these grant funds to be instrumental in helping local foodservice operations. Grant funds are limited, so we encourage eligible businesses to apply as soon as possible.”
Applicants must have owned, rented, or leased a permanent or mobile commercial food and/or beverage service location in Garrett County as of March 1, 2020 in good standing. The business must also demonstrate operational expenses or purchases incurred due to COVID-19 in the periods from March 1, 2020 through December 30, 2020. Examples of such expenses are rent/mortgage, utilities, marketing, employee training, commercial cleaning and sanitation services, and infrastructure improvements.
The application for grant funding is available online at the Department of Economic Development’s website http://www.gcedonline.com/covid-19/restaurant-relief-grant and applications will be accepted beginning Monday, November 16, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 and no grant applications will be accepted after that date. Funds must be disbursed to businesses by December 31, 2020.
About Garrett County Economic Development: The Department of Economic Development works to attract, retain, and expand businesses in Garrett County, Maryland. Our workforce, location, and affordable community-owned business parks have attracted some of the best business that Maryland has to offer. In Garrett County, we continue to define what it means to live, work, and play. For more information, contact Kim Durst, Manager of Business Development, Garrett County Economic Development, via kdurst@garrettcounty.org or 301-334-1992.
Nov 13, 2020
WHAT: Community Information Gathering Sessions
WHEN & WHERE:
- Nov. 18 at Bloom Brew, West Newton PA from 4:00-8:00 PM
- Nov. 19 at Short Story Brewery, Deep Creek, MD from 4:00-8:00 PM
- Nov. 20 at Falls City Pub, Ohiopyle, PA from 12:00-8:00 PM
- Dec. 10 Virtual Meeting on Zoom 6:30-8:00 PM
Mountain Watershed Association will be seeking public input for communities in the upper reaches of the Youghiogheny River watershed, specifically the headwaters regions of Maryland, West Virginia and into Pennsylvania, including the Ohiopyle region where Dunbar Creek joins the Youghiogheny River. The issues and concerns that area residents express will be used as the basis for developing a list of projects that, when implemented, will improve the quality of life in the watershed
Through a partnership with Saltlick Township, Mountain Watershed Association, Inc. received a Community Conservation Partnership Program grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to complete the Youghiogheny River Conservation Plan Part 1: Headwaters to Dunbar Creek. The River Conservation Planning process is a highly public involvement process, and we would appreciate your participation. This project entails documenting all the known resource information about the watershed into one concise document, determining threats, and identifying top projects that, once implemented, will improve our community.
Due to COVID-19, we will have various ways that community members and visitors to the region can participate. During the outdoor Yough Defense Party Pop-Up events, you can speak to Mountain Watershed Association staff in person. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing when able. If you are not comfortable attending in person, you can register to join us for a virtual meeting via Zoom on Thursday Dec. 10 at 6:30 PM. Please RSVP at bit.ly/YoughRCP to receive the meeting link.
Wed. Nov. 18 at Bloom Brew, West Newton PA from 4:00-8:00 PM
Thur. Nov. 19 at Short Story Brewery, Deep Creek, MD from 4:00-8:00 PM
Fri. Nov. 20 at Falls City Pub, Ohiopyle, PA from 12:00-8:00 PM
For more information about the project or other ways you can participate in the planning process please visit our website at http://www.mtwatershed.com/river-conservation-plan/ or reach out to Carla Ruddock, Director of Conservation at carla@mtwatershed.com or Eric Harder, Youghiogheny Riverkeeper at eric@mtwatershed.com
Nov 13, 2020
The weather today will be gradually becoming sunny with a high near 49 and a low around 27. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 46 and a low around 37. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Sunday will be showers. High near 53 and a low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 20 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Garrett 8 Cinemas has published their schedule for the weekend if you’re so inclined: Now Showing at the Movies
Planning your holiday at the lake? We’ll be compiling dinner options for you as several locations are offering complete meals to-go. Nearby Alpine Lake Resort being one prepared by a chef with a delicious-sounding menu. We’ll get the complete list by the beginning of next week!
As we mentioned, the annual Festival of Trees, as we know it, is cancelled due to COVID-19. However, they plan to keep the spirit alive and to raise crucial funds for the Dove Center, by offering a virtual tree decorating contest. See the details here!
MD COVID Alert has just been rolled out to pair with Maryland’s traditional contact tracing efforts by using Exposure Notifications technology. This will notify users who may have been exposed to an infected person (you’ll have to opt-in).
A reminder of the St. Peter the Apostle Fall Fish Dinner held today! CARRY OUT ONLY from 11:30am to 1:30pm for lunch and 4:00pm to 6:00pm for dinner. Masks and social distancing required as per health guidelines.
Wisp Resort Job Fair is tomorrow November 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Explore a seasonal job for this winter!
Your opinion is wanted! Discuss the future of the Yough River watershed.
Nov 12, 2020
The weather today will be patchy drizzle and fog before 11 am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 49 and a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
The local schools have released several news items in the last 48 hours…
First, the Garrett County Board of Education voted on November 10, 2020, to move students to a red, fully virtual learning model beginning today, Thursday, November 12, and continuing until at least Thursday, December 10, 2020. GCPS is also canceling all in-person extra-curricular activities and athletic events and practices effective immediately. This decision was based on the significant increase in COVID-19 cases throughout Garrett County and the number of GCPS employees and students who are currently quarantining or isolating due to possible COVID exposure.
Click here to see a recording of that most recent BOE meeting.
FYI – schools and teachers will be communicating specific schedules for individual classes and/or students. Parents and students should reference school media sites, Schoology pages, and email for more information about specific schedules. As a reminder, the IT helpdesk can be reached by email at helpdesk@garrettcountyschools.org or by calling 1-888-285-7254.
There is also a statewide dashboard available to see COVID-19 outbreaks in the schools.
The Maryland State Department of Education presents its 2019 Maryland School Report Card for Garrett County Public Schools.
Dave Taylor, Coach of the Southern Garrett High School Wrestling Team, has been named the MPSSAA Coach of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Congratulations, Dave!
The Maryland Historical Trust announced several webinars over the next three months to learn about $600,000 in available funding for historic preservation grants through the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. Six webinars will be held ; applications for the grant funding can be submitted beginning February 2021.
Southern Squad Basketball (not affiliated with any school) is still planning to have their tryout next Monday at the Oakland Armory. Boys 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will go from 5-6 pm. Girls 6th, 7th, and 8th grade will go from 6-7 pm. Parents will be asked to come to the Armory lobby to fill out contact information and a waiver form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Landon at southernsquadbball@gmail.com.
This is an amazing capture of how this November has been going so far…. Thanks to Dan Cullather for sharing!
Nov 11, 2020
Program to Fund $600,000 in Preservation Projects in FY21
(November 2, 2020) Crownsville, MD – The Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) today announced several webinars over the next three months to learn about $600,000 in available funding for historic preservation grants through the Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program. Six webinars will be held between November 5, 2020 and January 27, 2021; applications for the grant funding can be submitted beginning February 2021.
The goal of this highly competitive program is to promote the preservation of properties that are listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, either individually or as a contributing structure within a district. Grants up to $100,000 are available for acquisition, restoration, and rehabilitation projects of eligible properties. Predevelopment costs can also be funded for some projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, business entities, and individuals.
Project selection will be based on the property’s relative historical or cultural significance, urgency or need of the project, and a public benefit component that meets the mission and goals of MHT. Grant projects selected for funding will be announced summer 2021.
Applications will be available on the MHT grant webpage: https://mht.maryland.gov/grants.shtml beginning Monday, February 8, 2021. The deadline for submitting an application is 11:59 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021. The application must be submitted through MHT’s online grant application portal. Hard copy applications will not be accepted. Guidelines, eligibility information, and the link to the online portal are available on the MHT Historic Preservation Capital Grants Program website at https://mht.maryland.gov/grants_capital.shtml.
Webinars are free, but registration is required. Registration links can be found in the descriptions below and also on the MHT Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program website at https://mht.maryland.gov/grants_capital.shtml. Attendance is limited to 100 guests per webinar.
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Thursday, November 5, 2020 – 10:30am –12:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: General Overview
Learn about eligibility of applicant organizations, properties, and projects; documentation required for the application; selection criteria; and more.
Register here: https://forms.gle/acSG5i6oe25y2y2U7
Friday, November 13, 2020 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: Application Workshop
This interactive session will use sample application answers to offer tips for approaching your preservation project and grant application. Attendees are encouraged to bring project-specific questions.
Register here: https://forms.gle/3WjMRjHDWhHWGZjD9
Monday, November 16, 2020 – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: Preservation Easement Q&A
Learn about the process involved in conveying a preservation easement to MHT and how the easement fits into grant project timelines. This session is intended primarily as a Q&A webinar for applicants whose properties do not yet have a preservation easement through MHT.
Register here: https://forms.gle/SCn98ft7AqQBumW46
Thursday, November 19, 2020 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: Religious Sites Q&A
Grant projects involving religious sites have special requirements and considerations for eligible work, organizational documents, and approaches to public benefit. MHT grants staff are partnering with representatives from Partners for Sacred Spaces to share tips and resources for enhancing your preservation and history outreach impact. Attendees are encouraged to share their own preservation successes and network at the end of the session.
Register here: https://forms.gle/2571bqanFUr4Ni4N7
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: General Overview
Learn about eligibility of applicant organizations, properties, and projects; documentation required for the application; selection criteria, and more.
Register here: https://forms.gle/Hk1biqFkU7Lka7tZ7
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – 10:30am – 12:00pm
Historic Preservation Capital Grant Program: Match Requirements Q&A
Learn about eligible matching funds and requirements for documenting match. Local governments, businesses, and individuals must provide match; non-profit applicants are not required to provide match.
Register here: https://forms.gle/WCFbssv4yQxRyvTC8
The Maryland Historical Trust is an agency of the Maryland Department of Planning. MHT was formed in 1961 to assist the people of Maryland in identifying, studying, evaluating, preserving, protecting, and interpreting the state’s significant prehistoric and historic districts, sites, structures, cultural landscapes, heritage areas, cultural objects and artifacts, as well as less tangible human and community traditions. Through research, conservation and education, MHT assists the people of Maryland in understanding their historical and cultural heritage.
For more information about the grant program, please contact Barbara Fisher, Capital Grant Administrator at barbara.fisher@maryland.gov.
Nov 11, 2020
Thank You Veterans!
Happy Veterans Day to all that have served our country and it’s citizens! We appreciate you and yours and recognize we are the land of the free because of the brave! Thank you all for your service and I especially wish to recognize those that sacrificed all.
Yesterday was another great day weather-wise. Today we can expect patchy fog in the morning with rain and highs in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent. Tonight we will have rain with lows in the 40s.
Did you know that on November 11, 1918, president Woodrow Wilson declared Armistice Day on the one-year anniversary of the end of combat in World War I? Armistice Day evolved into Veterans Day. The ending of the first world war over 100 years ago, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, is the reason this day is used by our nation as a holiday to honor our veterans. Now you know.
With coronavirus cases rising, sending more Marylanders to hospitals and intensive care units, Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday afternoon announced a tightening of restrictions on restaurants and sought to discourage large family gatherings and parties. Here’s a link to a Baltimore Sun article with the scoop.
If you know Sarah and I, or are a long-time reader, you know we are both very passionate about entrepreneurship. We have worked separately and together to help support entrepreneurs and small business formation in Garrett County and the region. That is one reason this study caught my attention and I am sharing it: The study by Self, Inc. found there are 112,760 female business owners in Maryland, which amounts to 41.4% of all business owners in the state. Out of all states, Maryland reports the 5th highest percentage of female business owners.
While you are out and about shopping on Black Friday weekend (or any time), please be sure to visit and shop all our local retail establishments. Our advertisiers are listed here. Shop local and support the Deep Creek Lake area and please tell them Deep Creek Times sent ya!
Finally today, here’s a nice fall Kayak photo submitted by Eric Williams. Not sure who the subject is, but it is well framed and shows the autumn light perfectly. Thanks Eric.
Fall on the Lake
Nov 10, 2020
Yesterday was sunny and bright. Today will be sunny, with a high near 69 degrees and a south wind 5 to 7 mph. Tonight we have a chance of rain after 1:00 am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 56. South wind around 7 mph.
Observation: Folks around the lake are getting lots of mail from real estate companies letting them know there is significant demand from buyers seeking lake-area properties. In my small sub-division, we have been seeing quite a lot of new listing and also sales activity. This can be attributed to low interest rates, the pandemic and of course, the Deep Creek Lake area’s attractiveness to prospective buyers.
Here’s one of the reasons folks LOVE the Deep Creek Lake area. Here’s a nice early morning photo of the lake (and Fido enjoying same) submitted by regular contributor (and early riser) Ed O’Connor. Thanks for sharing Ed.
Fall Morning at the Lake
In addition to the natural beauty of the Deep Creek Lake area, it is the people that reside, and also those that visit here, that make it a special place. Here’s a link to a short release on one of those people, Deb Clatterbuck, who was honored this weekend by HART for all of her years of work in the county helping animals in need. Congratulations Deb and THANK YOU!
Wednesday is Veterans Day and Pine Lodge Steak House in McHenry has a pretty sweet special for vets that day. Here’s the scoop:
Specials for Veterans
The County Commissioners have their next public meeting scheduled for next Wednesday at 4:00 pm. Here’s the latest, revised agenda and a link to additional sign-in information.team-up with a local child and provide
Every year, the Police Providing Presents program helps provide funding for our county police to team up with a local child to provide help to buy presents and other things for the child and their family in need during the holidays. While things might change a bit this year due to the pandemic, they are still needing and accepting financial donations from the community. If you wish to make a donation, please mail or place in the Department of Social Services drop box at 12578 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550. Please make checks out to GCDSS and note in the comments “for Police Providing Presents.”
The Garrett County Health Department has received 24 additional positive COVID-19 results since the last report on Friday, November 6th, bringing the current county total positives to 226. Visit garretthealth.org for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.
Nov 9, 2020
November 9, 2020
Press Release
Deborah K Clatterbuck Speaks for the Animals
On Saturday, November 7, Deborah Clatterbuck was honored with a permanent plaque at the HART Animal Center in celebration of the animals she saved in Garrett County. If you were to ask Deb why she chose this path, she would tell you animal rescue is not a career. It is a way of life. In rescuing animals, people lose their minds but find their souls. Deb has been an animal rescuer since she was a child when she and her dad found an orphaned fawn. The fawn lived and was followed by hundreds of other animals, rescued, healed, and released or adopted by Deb. The plaque is symbolic of her dedication to the animals and reads, “In honor of Deb Clatterbuck. She always answered our call for help without hesitation. From all the animals you have helped.”
Deb was born in Garrett County, where her grandfather had a 50-acre farm and raised beef cattle. When hearing her describe her childhood, it is not hard to envision the acres of farmland, studded with hundreds of farm animals and children playing. Her father Bill Clatterbuck started the Deer Park Fire Department and was the Chief Dispatcher for the B&O Railroad, Western Maryland Office when trains were an essential means of transportation.
In 2004, Deb joined the Garrett County Humane Society, founded by Bernadine Friend. At that time, Deb’s late sister, Denise (Dee Dee), was the Animal Control Officer. One of the most egregious animal abuse cases was a local farm where horses, cattle, and goats had died of starvation and other causes. The complaint that brought Dee Dee and Deb to the farm was – a neighbor who told the Humane Society that 17 piles of animal carcasses were being rolled underground with a bulldozer. Even now, many years later, Deb’s voice catches when she retells that one of the piles of carcasses contained 48 “mini” horses of a total of 50, with only two surviving. The magnitude of the animal abuse brought the Humane Society of the United States, who sent their forensic specialist from Florida to determine the specific causes of death of four of the animals from one of the piles. The few animals that were still alive were taken by Days End Farm Horse Rescue in Lisbon, MD.
She estimates that she has rescued a few thousand animals, and has fought to have them treated compassionately – even by putting herself in danger. One of the times when others suspected that somebody targeted her was when she lost her beloved white 204-lb Great Dane (Cas) to a hit-and-run driver who left the road suddenly to fatally hit Cas in Deb’s driveway. Despite the loss of her sister Dee Dee in March 2011 and Cas in March 2013, Deb continues to fight for the dogs, the cats, the porcupines, the goats, the sheep, the horses, the cows…
Now, Deb is struggling for her life as she is in remission from two types of cancer. And, yet, she says, “I always go for what the animals need… I speak for the animals.” Deb continues her work with the Garrett County Humane Society as their Animal Control Officer. She still receives numerous calls daily and assists county residents with everything from “How do I stop my dog from barking all night,” and “come quick my dog has a face full of porcupine quills,” to “my animal is really sick. can you help me?”
The animals never forget Deb either. “It’s funny. I see dogs that I rescued five years ago. And they remember me! Animals never forget,” says Deb.
The plaque honoring Deb and her dedication to the animals is on permanent display in “Hazel’s Garden,” at the entrance to the HART Center.
For additional information on HART, the HART Animal Center, or any of its programs, or to donate, visit the HART website at www.hartforanimals.org or become part of the HART for Animals community on Facebook at www.facebook.com/HARTforAnimals.
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Nov 9, 2020
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Meeting will be Live Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/
Agenda Session Times are Approximate
The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a specific
constitutional, statutory, or judicial requirement that may prevent public disclosure about a particular proceeding or matter
*To comment on agenda items – please send to gccomments@garrettcounty.org
4:00 Call to Order of Public Session
County Administrator – Additions/Deletions to Public Meeting Agenda
Approval of Public, Administrative, and Executive Meeting Minutes
4:05 Garrett College – Presentation of Strategic Plan Summary
4:15 PUBLIC HEARING: Maryland Department of Community Development Block Grant Program – Community Development & Homeless Round – Resolution Granting Authorization to Apply
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Public Issues or concerns that are to be presented to the Board of Garrett County Commissioners during any Public
Meeting should be scheduled with Carol A. Riley-Alexander, Executive Assistant to the Board of County
Commissioners/County Administrator.
Nov 8, 2020
The weekend was warm and sunny here at the lake. Absolutely awesome. Today will be much of the same: Sunny, with a high near 70 degrees. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Here’s a nice fall photo submitted by Mark Richards. Thanks Mark!
Fall Foliage
The Garrett County Health Department has received eight additional positive COVID-19 results since the last report on November 4th. This brings the current county total positives to 202, with 42 people isolating due to positive results. The new positive COVID-19 cases include: 3 females in their 20s, 1 female and 1 male in their 30s, 1 female in her 40s, and 2 females in their 60s. We hope all are recovering.
During a press conference Thursday, Governor Larry Hogan gave some updates on the COVID-19 situation in the state. “Our statewide metrics do not yet warrant taking drastic immediate actions,” he said. “However, the upticks in some of our metrics here and the spiking numbers in other states do place us once again at a pivotal moment in the spike.” Hopefully, things in Garrett County and statewide will level-off so we do not need additional measures to be taken.
Congratulations to president-elect Biden (and team), who has won the hotly contested election for president of the US. While there are still some legal challenges going on, and nothing would surprise me in 2020, Biden has been declared the winner by major news organizations. We now need to move forward as one nation. I reference our November Cover Story on kindness as a read (or re-read) for all. Here’s the link.
Two quick things relative to our Online Marketplace: First, please check out the Marketiplace from time to time, as there are always some nice deals there. Second, if you have listed something for sale, please remember to let us know when it sells so we can remove the item. Thanks.
To honor our vererans on Veterans Day, and in partnership with MGM National Harbor, The United States Air Force Band welcomes country music stars, Chris Janson and Kellie Pickler, for a free, online concert paying tribute to all American veterans. ESPN’s Malika Andrews will host “A Salute to Service: Honoring America’s Heroes.” Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00 pm, EST; Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/USAFBand; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheUSAFBand Amidst a global pandemic, this event highlights the service of Americans across all branches of the military and will include stirring video tributes to the men and women in uniform who serve or have served around the world.
Here’s an important message from the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation. I had a little trouble copying what they sent over, so please forgive the quality of my post, read and if you can, act on their request.
THE DEEP CREEK WATERSHED FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR HELP!
This has been a difficult year for non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, and the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation is no exception. While the Coronavirus has stopped us from holding fundraisers, the Coronavirus has not infected the environment, and issues that impacted the watershed and the lake prior to the pandemic are still with us today and still require our attention.
This year is the 95th Anniversary of Deep Creek Lake and we are already looking ahead to the year 2025 when we will celebrate the 100th Year Anniversary of our treasured lake and watershed. We want to ensure we are able to continue to preserve and protect Deep Creek Lake and the Deep Creek Watershed for posterity.
You can be a vital part of the celebration by making your tax-deductible donation now to the Watershed Foundation, and supporting the work the all-volunteer Deep Creek Lake Watershed Foundation Board and Advisors do. We very much need your help!
Our primary focus right now is to fund the purchase of the five water quality meters that will let DNR have complete information about the lake, so they can focus their actions on keeping the lake healthy and vibrant. Please give your tax deductible support to our Water Quality Meter Campaign, or select another of our Current Projects to support, when you visit our website today at www.deepcreekwatershedfoundation.org. Mail to: Treasurer, P.O. Box 376, Oakland, MD 21550
Thank you very much for your support and generosity!
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Each project is closely examined by the people who make up our Board of Directors, and they make the selection of each project for funding. Each member of our Board of Directors, and each of our advisors, is a volunteer who has a strong connection to the Deep Creek Watershed. Their varied backgrounds and expertise make the Board of Directors and the advisors a highly effective organization for funding projects in the Deep Creek Watershed. The Board members and advisors are all profiled in our website, www.deepcreekwatershedfoundation.org. Our investments in these and future projects are possible because of the generous, tax deductible gifts we get from those of you around Deep Creek Lake, throughout the Deep Creek Watershed and beyond.
Your contribution to the Foundation now at www.deepcreekwatershedfoundation.org will be a great investment in the terrific private-public water quality monitoring effort and the other projects funded by the Foundation. Please consider a tax deductible contribution to support these important activities. Click here to donate.
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Have a great Monday dear readers…
Nov 6, 2020
The weather today will be sunny with a high near 61 and a low around 42. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Saturday will also be sunny with a high near 66 and a low around 44. Light southeast wind. Sunday will also be sunny with a high near 67 and a low around 46.
Katarina Knezavic shares a photo of paddling at Deep Creek Lake, MD in the “off-season”… this looks so peaceful!
“Mr. Besley’s Forest,” a documentary about Maryland’s first state forester and the huge impact he had during his 36-year career (1906-1942), will make its broadcast premiere on Maryland Public Television on Sat., Nov. 7 at 9 a.m.
During the month of November, the GCHD Education & Outreach Unit is hosting a No-Soda November Challenge! Soda has no nutritional value… choose water instead!
Wisp Resort is holding a Virtual Job Fair this weekend! November 7 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Gear up next week for the Trader’s Coffee House 6th Annual Holiday Cookie Party: November 10 from 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm!
A big Deep Creek Times welcome to our newest advertiser, Deep Creek Lake Concierge! This new business offers personalized concierge services to residents and vacationers in Deep Creek Lake. From running errands, to grocery and restaurant pick-up, to holiday decorating, event planning, and more, call or text Jennifer at 301-501-8177.
Woodmen of the World Chapter #11 recently made a gracious $500 donation to Little Free Pantries of Garrett County (LFPGC). LFPGC accepts donations of non-perishable, unexpired food (with some examples listed below) to help those in need. Items can be placed directly in the pantries at Oakland City Hall, Crellin Elementary, or Deep Creek Lion’s Club Park on Mosser Rd:
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Peanut butter and jelly
Pasta and sauce
Canned ravioli or spaghettios
Canned tuna or chicken
Pasta mixes
Canned vegetables
Stove Top Stuffing
Juice Boxes
Snack crackers and cookies
Cereal
Tuna or chicken salad snack kits
Hamburger Helper
Ramen noodles
Fruit snacks
As of publication Friday morning, Garrett County Health Department is reporting 194 COVID-19 positive test results for Garrett County residents.
Nov 5, 2020
The weather today will be mostly sunny with a high near 61 and a low around 43.
Did you know? Nearby Alpine Lake Resort golf season has officially ended but they invite you to enjoy walking and playing their course on these warm days! Bring your own clubs and golf balls and get outside! Note, the pro shop won’t be open but the restaurant will be on Wed-Sat starting at 4pm.
Thanks to our dear reader, Marcia, for letting us know there was a bug on our lake temperature gauge. It is working now but, note, that it’s in shallow water so it’s fluctuating significantly with the air temperature.
Drop off your old cellphones at any Ruth Enlow Library branch to thank military members as part of the Cell Phones for Soldiers initiative.
FYI – there is funding available (ranging from $10,000 to $50,000) to early-stage businesses and/or businesses that are expanding within an opportunity zone in Maryland. Applications will be accepted online starting Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 12PM.
Largemouth and smallmouth bass are targeting crayfish and soft plastic craws on a ned rig or similar rigging is a shore (🤗) fire way to catch them… Learn more from the MD DNR Fishing Report from Nov 4.
Bear Creek Traders has DEALS! Get ready for the cold weather to return and shop early for Christmas!
Nov 4, 2020
The weather for today will be sunny, with a high near 60 degrees and a southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 42. Enjoy the sun folks!
According to Jeannie, who keeps official precipitation records for the county at Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC), the average high temperature in October was 66.7 degrees, with the average low being 40.4 degrees, with 3.17 inches of rain being recorded.
I hope you all voted… 🙂 Votes are still being tallied nationally as I write these Notes Wednesday morning. Here’s a link for local results, which are still unofficial as well, but perhaps provide a clearer picture than the national results situation.
The Garrett County Health Department has received nine additional positive COVID-19 results, bringing the current county total positives to 176. The new positive COVID-19 cases include individuals ranging from 10 years of age up to one individual in his 70s. Currently in the county, 67 persons are isolating due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Correction: Oakland’s St. Peters Church is participating in Operation Christmas Child this year by building shoeboxes online. Fill a box from the comfort of your home and spread the Good News to children worldwide. Visit www.garrettstpeter.com and click on the “Build a Box Online” link to help them reach their goal of 50 shoebox gifts and note the corrected website address.
Making sure all of our readers are aware of HART’s Vaccines for Life program for dogs and cats that offers core vaccines for free, along with a 10% discount on other vaccines and services, and is good for the lifetime of your dog or cat. This program lasts as long as you have your pet and as long as your pet gets an annual Wellness visit exam every year at the Bredel Clinic. A nice way to take care of Fido!
Speaking of HART, here’s a rundown of their key statistics year-to-date through October: Spays & Neuters: 558; Rescue & Transports: 584; Adoptions: 125. The folks at HART have been busy and continue to do really good work for our furry friends.
The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce invites all Chamber members to join them November 11th at 11:00 am for their November Marketing Roundtable: Consumer Media Engagement Habits 2020. Mike DeAnzeris of Meredith Publishing will be leading a deep dive on today’s media trends, what consumers want and how their actions are showing the reality of media engagement. Learn more about myth vs reality and how to build marketing plans that drive results. Free to attend but limited to Chamber members. Register to attend this webinar here .
Speaking of the Chamber, their next Business Before Hours on Tuesday, November 17th will feature a presentation by West Virginia University (WVU) on the results of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s year-long tourism survey of Garrett County visitors. The Tourism Update program, sponsored by Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales, will be held virtually on Zoom 8:00 am – 9:30 am. Reservations can be made by online at visitdeepcreek.com or by contacting Holly at the Chamber at 301.387.6171 or holly@garrettchamber.com. The cost to attend for members is $10; the cost for non-members is $15.
If you are up for some brisk fall hiking and want to check out areas a little farther afield than our great trails here in Garrett County, consider the C&O Canal. Here’s a link to a story about attractions within five miles of the canal from Cumberland all the way “down east.”
Nov 3, 2020
Well, my message above says it all for today. Please vote. It is a right and a very important part of our democracy. And, whomever you vote for, please leave the voting booth with a certain peace and a determination to support whoever our next president is, even if it is not who you voted for. We are all in this together…
And, for when you go out to vote, here’s what to expect weather-wise: Today will be sunny, with a high near 46 degrees. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Tonight will be clear, with a low around 36.
That’s it for today. Let’s all focus our energies and thoughts on our democracy and the issues at hand this election day… Please have a great day dear readers, and may your favorite candidates win…
Nov 2, 2020
Well, Happy November folks! This year has been a doozy and is drawing to a close, and hopefully we will have a better 2021. Nonetheless, we all have much to be thankful for, including the fact that we live in a free and great country, we live in a beautiful part of that country and that most all of us have the basic things that we need including food, shelter, etc. So while America is not perfect and there are many challenges facing us at this time, we are better off than most of the world.
It was cold, blustery and snowy (late) yesterday, with light accumulations. Today we will have isolated snow showers before 10:00 pm. Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 33 degrees. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 21to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40.
First Snow
I went to the Country Club Mall in LaVale Saturday afternoon. There were some folks there, and it was clean and had a friendly feeling, but it was quite desolate compared to the pre-pandemic world. With three of the four anchor stores closed, along with many of the smaller shops, I hope they can find a buyer and/or turn things around and get it filled with retailers and patrons. I couldn’t help but think of all the jobs that have gone away due to the closures.
This month is World Kindness Month, with November 13th being World Kindness Day. As a result, our November Cover Story talks about the history of the month, how we can all perhaps spread a little kindness around the Deep Creek Lake area and also shares some personal trials my wife and I experienced, to illustrate that we never know all that a person is experiencing and that all could use a little kindness from time to time. Read the Cover Story to see how that all comes togther.
The Garrett County Health Department has received seven additional positive COVID-19 results, bringing the current county total positives to 167. The new positive COVID-19 cases include: one male age 0-9 years of age, one male 10-19 years, one female in her 20s, two males in their 30s, one female in her 40s and one male in his 50s. Currently in the county, 61 persons are isolating due to a positive COVID-19 test. If you know you are a close contact to a confirmed COVID-19 case, you should get tested 3-5 days after you are exposed, whether or not you have symptoms. If you develop symptoms, get tested at that time. This can be anywhere from 2-14 days after exposure. Visit garretthealth.org for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.
I went into a local convenience store the other day. Six people that I could see were in the store, three had masks on and three did not, including the cashier. I just don’t get how hard it is to put a mask on to protect your fellow citizens. Masks and social distancing seem to be the easiest and most effective prevention for COVID-19 at present. Why not be a little inconvenienced to help fellow citizens, businesses and the community?
The Deep Creek Lake Policy Review Board will hold an in-person meeting at 4:00 pm on November 10 at the Discovery Center (for board members) and online, for the public. They will be discussing budgets, wake zones, wake boats and other issues. Here’s the link for more information: https://deepcreeklakepoa.z2systems.com/np/clients/deepcreeklakepoa/viewOnlineEmail.jsp?emailId=ccb0762a83270bd3b43837bc969f22f1cm285041ccb Login/call in Instructions for the public are as follows: Google Meet – meet.google.com/vub-cciy-nub Join by phone – 1 904 330 1017 (PIN 352775504)
The State Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division has been notified that some voters have been called and asked to verify their Social Security Numbers in order to process their ballots. This is a scam. Do not give your Social Security Number (SSN) to anyone over the phone unless you initiated the call and know exactly why you are providing it – for example, if you call your bank and do not have your account number, the bank representative may ask you for your SSN.
Have a great week dear readers. And, don’t forget to vote!
