May 31, 2021
Along with the millions of Americans who are observing this Memorial Day, I add my prayer of thanks for those courageous men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. May they rest in peace.
May 29, 2021
Garrett County’s beaches are a great place to spend a hot summer day. The lakes and beaches are clean and self-sustainable, but occasionally their water quality can be influenced by a heavy rain event or a large geese population. The Garrett County Health Department monitors the beaches by completing water testing bi-monthly from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If the E. coli count is above the threshold recommended by the US EPA, then a swim advisory will be posted on the beach.
When swimming in any body of water take caution not to ingest the water and always wash your hands prior to eating.
May 29, 2021
Brookside Health & Wellness, Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, a nurse-managed primary health care center, has announced an office relocation to meet the needs of the practice’s rapid growth.
Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, has relocated her primary care medical office from the Thayer Center to 14689 Garrett Highway in Oakland, MD. Brookside’s expanded office space is now located on the lower level of the newly constructed log office building within the 219 Business Center.
Appointments are currently being taken at the 14689 Garrett Highway location.
This move has allowed for an increased number of patient examination rooms, space for additional diagnostic equipment, and additional integrative services to serve the practice’s growing patient base.
Patients can visit Brookside Health and Wellness to receive a variety of primary health care services such as medical evaluations, laboratory services, specialty care referrals, immunizations, and hearing and vision testing. Patients can also schedule yearly, DOT/ CDL, employment, and sports physicals at Brookside.
Brookside specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of both acute illnesses and chronic health conditions and offers on site diagnostics including rapid strep, influenza, and COVID testing.
“It has been an honor to care for members of my community,” said Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP. “As health care continues to evolve, I look forward to this new endeavor and believe our new office location will provide us with the opportunity to continue to break down barriers and improve our community’s access to high quality, integrative, primary health care.”
For more information about Brookside Health and Wellness, Rachel Friend-Lantz, CRNP, or to make an appointment, please call 301-334-5610, email: info@brooksidehealthandwellness.com or visit www.brooksidehealthandwellness.com.
May 29, 2021
Hello, Dear Readers. Happy BONUS Daily Notes for this Saturday…
The weather forecast hasn’t changed much since yesterday. We are still looking at rain likely today, mainly after 2pm. Areas of fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 49 and a low around 42. East wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Sunday will be cloudy with rain likely, mainly before 2pm. A high near 53 and a low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Memorial Day Monday looks to shape up and be mostly sunny with a high near 66 and a low around 48. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Just in time for summer: Deep Creek Times will be offering these fun new t-shirts as part of a guide to adventures in and around Garrett County, Deep Creek Lake, MD, and the surrounding areas! Don’t’ forget about our neighbors and make a plan for a day trip to explore Thomas, Davis, Canaan, and Somerset areas, too.
Message us to buy your shirt and meet this weekend (while supplies last!). Just $24/each in three colors: green, mustard, and gray!
Congrats to Ed O, Felicia C, and Bob P for each winning one of the new shirts.
There is a 1992 Bayliner Classic with a trailer recently listed in our Online Marketplace (under Boats).
Glazed and Confuzed Donuts is BACK! Open today from 7am to 2pm and tomorrow and Memorial Day from 7am to 1pm! 🍩
What’s New Around Town? LakeFront Lodge is a resort hotel featuring 20 rooms and a 3-bedroom suite in the heart of McHenry, MD. Previously known as the LakeStar Lodge.
This weekend’s events and entertainment are lined up and ready for you. Get out there rain or shine!
May 28, 2021
The weather for the unofficial summer kick-off weekend is a bit cooler. It has really been enjoyable this past week…
Today will be scattered showers, then showers, and possibly a thunderstorm after 11 am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 64 and low around 48. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Saturday will be cloudy with rain likely. High near 51 and low around 42. East wind 6 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Sunday will be mostly cloudy, scattered rain showers, with a high near 54 and a low around 42.
Memorial Day Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 68 and a low of 48.
I’m going to do a BONUS Daily Notes tomorrow for my dear readers announcing something special. If you read this on Friday, shoot me a quick email with your plans for the weekend to be entered to win the newest Deep Creek Times t-shirts!
Send me a photo of you enjoying DCL and you’ll get a second entry! 🤗
The Garrett Choral Society Concert “Make a Joyful Noise!” will be held Sunday, June 13, 2021, at 3:00pm in Pavilion # 5 at Broadford Lake Park. The concert is free to the public, but there is a $5.00 per car admission to the park. Please bring a lawn chair.
Deep Creek Lake has been getting treated for Hydrilla, a fast-growing aquatic invasive plant, since 2014. Visit this link for an overview of Deep Creek Lake Hydrilla treatment locations and plans, including other information related to the treatment process.
Treatments are usually conducted on Tuesdays, however, the first treatment is scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021. These dates are subject to change due to weather conditions.
DJ Thoro at Black Bear Tavern tonight from 10:00 pm – 1:00 am!
There is a High Elevation Bird Walk at Canaan Valley tomorrow beginning at 7:30 am.
It will be a cold one for a Youth Fishing Rodeo tomorrow at 9:00 am.