Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

The weather today will be sunny with a high near 76 and a low around 63. A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.

Tomorrow will be the First Ever Country Parson Honey Open House & Farm Days! Sept.11 & 12 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Visit the bee yards & tour the “Honey House”! Enjoy the porch Sale of Country Parson Honey, Pennington Bear Jams, our full stock of container candles and crafts.

Also, celebrate the beginning of Fall at the Fort at the Second Sunday event on Sunday from 10am-4pm! Swing by the local businesses and local art vendor displays. Cashmere Clothing will be the hub and Marcia is having an awesome sale with her All Seasons Clearance Rack!

Garrett Growers is now delivering fresh food to Kitzmiller, MD. Items such as potatoes, garlic, green beans, beets, cucumbers, corn, onions, lettuces, and even apples. Order by 3:00 pm on Thursday for delivery on Friday evening.

The Alder Street Diner (on Alder Street across from the Pawn Shop and Vagabond Taproom) is for sale! A great business opportunity! Call Autumn at 301-616-4830.

The Garrett County Public Schools’ Food & Nutrition Services has announced that meals for all Garrett County children, ages 18 and under, can still be distributed free of charge. Meals for virtual students may be picked up on Tuesday evenings or Wednesday afternoons at the locations listed here.

Submit your photos to us to celebrate the 2020 Deep Creek Times FAVORITES! You can win $150!

Professional: Jessica Fike

Jessica Fike is a Deep Creek photographer who specializes in portrait sessions with visiting families and wedding days with destination couples! She is also a self-proclaimed Local Insider and enjoys being a Deep Creek tour guide through For The Love of Deep Creek!

“My favorite part about Deep Creek? Can I have two!?  The abundance of natural beauty and the fact that we have so many visitors who come to enjoy our beautiful corner of Maryland each year!”

2020 Deep Creek Times Favorite Professionals: The Remedy

The Remedy is a nine-piece ensemble of local musicians. For over 15 years they have been entertaining audiences in the DCL area. Their music spans decades and genres which makes them appealing to all ages. But, most importantly their energy, versatility, and individual musical talents are captivating to both listen to and watch.

Great day yesterday! Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 79 degrees and a southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Tonight will be partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Get outside and enjoy this great weather while it lasts!

I heard yesterday that the Garrett County Health Department is currently working on plans for community flu vaccine clinics beginning in early October. There will be several clinics in Oakland and Grantsville over the next few months, starting in October.  We’ll keep you informed here when we know more.

Had our Deep Creek Lake Lions Club meeting last evening outside at Lions Park on Bumble Bee next to HART for animals. In case you are not familiar with it, we have a nice doggie run, trails, picknic tables, etc. We are always looking for new members, so ping me at info@deepcreektimes.com if you might be interested.  Very laid back group of great people that does some really good work in our community.

We are honored to have Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake as an advertiser on this site. They do tremendous work for the lake and community and deserve our support as they advocate on behalf of the property owners of the Deep Creek Lake area.  To accomplish this, they strive to promote, preserve and protect the quality of life, environment, recreational opportunities, historic sites, and historic areas on Deep Creek Lake and in its watershed. The semi-annual membership meeting will be virtual on September 19th. Click here to learn more about joining.

Don’t forget that the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is today at the pavilion in downtown Oakland from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Still good fruits and veggies available.

After a successful first visit, Lebanese Taverna is coming back again to the Deep Creek Lake area this week.  They are a very well regarded restaurant group in the DC area and their food is really great.  Order ASAP today and they will be delivering tomorrow, Thursday, afternoon at 2:00 pm at the Garrett 8 Cinema parking lot.  Here’s the scoop and order link.

On Friday, September 11^th, Wreaths Across America calls for every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM, 9:03 AM, 9:37AM and 10:03AM (those are the times of the four impacts (World Trade Center towers, Pentagon, Shanksville, Pa, which is not that far from Deep Creek Lake. I am not personally familiar with their site, but it seems appropriate based not only the lives lost on 9/11/2001, but also as a show of national unity during these trying times.

Speaking of trying times, the Garrett County Health Department received positive COVID-19 results for one additional person yesterday, bringing the current county total positives to 65. The new positive COVID-19 case is a female in her 20s who has symptoms and is isolating at home. There are currently two persons isolating in Garrett County due to COVID-19 positive tests.

Here’s something different for you: A Brief History of the Census – 1790 -2020 will be onlin of September 15 at 2:00 pm. Census history is American history and our data tells the story of our nation. This online presentation looks at the history of the Census Bureau and traces its development over 230 years. It also discusses the fascinating people and technologies that changed the way we collect and process information.  Learn moreand how to sign-up here.

I hope you all had a nice Labor Day weekend.  I sure did.  Finished it off with a drive along the southern part of the lake – 219 to Rt.135 to Sand Flat, to Paradise Heights, then up onto Glendale.  A different view of the county as well.

Yesterday was just about perfect weather-wise, with all sorts of folks and watercraft at the lake. Today looks to be similar if not even a little nicer, with sun and a high near 81 degrees, and a southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Tonight will be mostly clear, with a low around 61 and a southeast wind around 7 mph.

Southern Garrett Middle School will be conducting Back to School Orientation for students and families as they prepare to start the 2020-2021 school year. These activities will be taking place during this week starting today at 8:30 am.  Here’s more information.

Here’s an “action” photo of Mannie enjoying a ride on the lake as submitted by Linda List. Nice photo of a happy and quite regal pup and I should note that Linda adopted Mannie from HART for Animals about five years ago.  Great photo and way-to-go!  Aarff!

Mannie Riding at Deep Creek

Don’t forget to support our People’s Choice Challenge nominees in our 2020 contest by taking a photo and submitting.  You could be one of three winners that take home $150! And, you will be promoting the Deep Creek area’s people, places, products and experiences.  Here’s a link to the complete list of nominees.

If you get a knock on the door, it could be a census worker. With door-to-door visits by census takers now underway, the U.S. Census Bureau is informing households that they may also receive a follow-up visit to ensure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census. In total, over 82.4% of all housing units throughout the nation have been accounted for in the 2020 Census as of Aug. 30. The Census Bureau is working to count the remaining households—about 1 in every 5 households across the nation.

Here’s a nice sunrise photo submitted yesterday by Ed O’Connor.  Very nice and inviting.  I hope Ed and his family had a nice time at and on the lake over the weekend and appreciate the nice submission.  The photo makes we want to get up before dawn to experience the great sunrise… well maybe not, ’cause I need my beauty sleep (I’m years behind).

Sunrise at the Lake

Don’t forget to put this one on your calendar: Marcia Warnick and friends are co-hosting a special parking lot market event on September 13th at The Fort in McHenry and invite you to join them! They will have a selection of local vendors set up on the sidewalk and parking lot…artists, farmers…with all locally made goods! You can also shop at Cashmere Clothing Co and neighboring Gourmet & More AND grab some food and drink at Short Story Brewing at Deep Creek Lake and The Black Bear Tavern & Restaurant! Marcia’s calling it the “Second Sunday in September” and we hope to see you there! 10-4 on the13th.

I hope all get to relax a little on this Labor Day 2020.  I have an HOA board meeting in the morning, but plan to take-it-easy the rest of this day and I hope you can too.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the first governmental recognition of Labor Day as a holiday came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886.  By 1894, 29 states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the states, District of Columbia and the territories.

The weather over the weekend was really nice.  On this Labor Day 2020 we can expect sun, with a high near 79 degrees and a southwest wind 6 to -10 mph.  It will get down to about 60 in the evening with a clouds and a light wind.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has asked the Deep Creek Lake POA to assist in reminding lake property owners and visitors about the importance of its “Clean, Drain and Dry” initiative for boats being launched in Deep Creek Lake from other locations. Bob Sutton sent along this message and this link for more information

If you don’t want to cook today, check-out Wing Day at Black Bear Tavern,  which has wings all day long for 75 cents each.  Here’s the link for more information.

Have a great day folks…

The weather today will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 71 and a low around 48. ((Ehhh .. that’s cold!)) Saturday will be sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 52. Sunday will be warmer; a high near 74 and a low around 56.

St. Peter’s Summer Mass Schedule ends this weekend. The Fall and Winter schedule will be Saturday Mass: 4PM @ Lake Center on Mosser Road and Sunday Mass: 9 AM @ Church in Oakland.

Did you know the ruby-throated hummingbird makes a 1,000-plus mile journey each year? It travels from Central America back to the eastern United States in the spring to breed. We are fortunate to have ruby-throated hummingbirds return to Maryland year after year.

Despite the cancellation of the Grand Feature Parade, many Autumn Glory Festival events are still ON from October 7 – 11, 2020. There will be a Craft & Gift Sale, the Chamber’s Autumn Glory Float Contest, information on the 2020 Fall Foliage Heritage Driving Tours, a Car Show and the famous Turkey Trail.

The Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake is an advocate on behalf of the property owners of the Deep Creek Lake area.  To accomplish this, they strive to promote, preserve and protect the quality of life, environment, recreational opportunities, historic sites, and historic areas on Deep Creek Lake and in its watershed, Garrett County, Maryland. The semi-annual membership meeting will be virtual on September 19. Click here to learn more about joining.

I love biking and I’m excited to report there will be a new bike shop in town! The Tiny Corner Bike Shop will open Autumn Glory weekend offering repairs, apparel, parts, and tools, as well as new and used bikes.

There are a few more things that are What’s New Around Town.

As Mike mentioned this week, our People’s Choice Challenge looks a bit different this year but we’re focused on celebrating those products, experiences, services, and professionals that make Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake, MD great! To encourage the celebration of the chosen FAVORITES, we want YOU to WIN! We’re still trying to personally notify all of our winners but you can see the full list here.

Submit a selfie or photo here to celebrate! https://deepcreektimes.com/2020fav/ and, each photo submission, is an entry to win a chance at one of three $150 prizes!

We also will be celebrating the chosen FAVORITES here in the Daily Notes (as space allows):

Professional: Connor Norman

Connor Norman has lived in Garrett County for the last 15 years and, during the day, serves the community as the Senior Centers Operations Manager for Garrett County Community Action. By night, Connor owns and operates Norman Networking and Promotions (NN&P) offering an array of entertainment and audio promotion based services. He’s experienced with live game show entertainment, event MC/DJ services as well as professional voice over services. He loves Jazz, sandwiches, and sometimes a hike. Connor is a two-time winner of Garrett County’s 2019/2020 Diplomat of the Year Awards, and winner of the 2020 Garrett County Volunteer of the Year award.

“My favorite thing about Deep Creek Lake would have to be the community. You’d be hard-pressed to find a person in Garrett County that wouldn’t give you the shirt off their back. The open, kind, and wonderful nature of Deep Creek Lakes inhabitants, businesses, and attractions is, and always will be, my favorite!”

The weather today will be showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 3pm. High near 71 and a low around 61. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Welcome to our newest advertiser C3 American Exteriors! C3 is your trusted roofing contractor; licensed and insured. They specialize in innovative residential roofing services, including roof inspection, roof maintenance, roof repair, and roof replacement solutions. They also provide exterior home remodeling services, including siding, gutters, and window replacements.

Governor Larry Hogan has allowed the state of Maryland to move into Stage Three of the ‘Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery’ Plan. And, the County Commissioners have said: “as the Governor announces phased openings or, as he eases restrictions related to the COVID -19 State of Emergency, those actions will apply in Garrett County unless the Garrett County Health Officer directs otherwise.”

There were zero positive COVID-19 tests from the August 26th Community Testing Event.

Funds remain available in the two Garrett County Economic Development COVID-19 relief grant programs. Learn more.

Your mail-in ballot application for the 2020 Presidential General Election should be arriving from the Garrett County Board of Elections. It will be a  windowed envelope. Note, official ballots are not mailed to you without an application, but, if you plan to vote in-person you don’t need an application.

I spent a little time “down on the farm” yesterday! I met with Julie of Wildom Farm and she gave me the tour of their property. Their focus is especially on livestock and making the supply chain as short as possible. They also have their own sawmill and are offering campsites to the public. They’re located just across the street from Mountain State Brewing Company at the lake! It’s the sweetest family farm and they’re definitely doing good work!

Today we have a chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after noon. Some fog in the morning, then mostly cloudy, with a high near 76 degrees with a southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Be sure to check out this month’s Cover Story.  You can find it here!

In addition, don’t forget to keep checking “here” for the final list of 2020 People’s Choice Challenge Nominees.  Sarah has been reaching out to them all collectively and individually to inform them of their nomination. This year, all the nominees are winners and you “vote” and show your support by taking photos at their location or of you/your family using their product/service. If you see a nominee posting on social media, feel free to show your support by sending in a photo before the complete list is released.  Here’s the link to more information and remember, photo entries have a chance to win $$$ prizes. Good luck!

Moving from our community to the national scene, Kiplinger’s just published the results of a national poll of their readers.  When answering the question “which issue are you most concerned about as you decide who to vote for in the 2020 election?” 59% said the economy, 16% said social security and medicare, 15% said health care and 5% said taxes.  Since it is Kiplinger’s readership, I am guessing it is likely skewed toward higher income, net worth and age, and likely not projectable to the general population, but interesting nonetheless.

On a global level, I bet you didn’t know that the Venice Film Festival, which dates to 1932, is the oldest film festival in the world. I didn’t know that until I read it in last Sunday’s New York Times.

Speaking of festivals, the sponsors had to cancel our always popular Art & Wine Festival due to the pandemic, but HART for Animals and GLAF are offering a Wine & Weekend Festival raffle with some really great weekend get-aways.  Here’s the scoop…

I have been seeing and hearing examples of a somewhat rapidly dropping lake level over the past two weeks.  Here’s a message from Bob Sutton, President of the Property Owners’ Association of Deep Creek Lake. Basically, we are near the lower rule bands… If you have a boat docked in a cove, you may want to consider Bob’s message when determining when you will take your boat out of the water.

And, speaking of HART, here’s a look at some of their impressive numbers for August YTD are as follows:

As of August 2020:
Spays & Neuters: 465
Rescue & Transports: 423
Adoptions: 102The revenues generated by the services at the HART Animal Center support the basic operating costs of the facility, including staff and maintenance, so that we may serve the animals and our community through our mission programs. We support those programs through donations and fundraising. HART uses 87% of all revenue to pay for those programs, including rescue, transport, spay/neuter, sheltering, and adoption.

Here’s a link to a great article in the Wall Street Journal (thanks for calling our attention to it Martha C.). The article covers travel to places like Deep Creek Lake and national parks during these times and highlights some local businesses and owners/managers, including Jodi and Joe Refosco, Steve Green and Megan Till. There’s also some great statistics.

Sarah and I have put together what we think is a timely and powerful workshop for entrepreneurs and managers (including non-profit). It will be in person and online over three sessions starting on September 30th at Garrett College.  Here’s the scoop:

You and Your Business Survived the Pandemic, Now What?
A Roadmap to Post-Pandemic Success

Course # PF-114 Event Date 9/30/2020 – 10/14/2020 Course Times 5:00-8:15pm Location McH and Online – Hybrid Instructor Mike Tumbarello and Sarah Myers

Workshop Description: The world has been through a truly devastating period of pain and change. Beyond the death and sickness, there have been significant, fundamental changes to our way of life and to the way businesses operate and succeed or fail. This practical workshop will help small business and non-profit owners and managers take a deep breath and assess where they are now, where the business environment is, where it is headed and what steps they can and should take to ensure sustainable success for their enterprise. Based on years of experience and best practices utilized for clients and their own enterprises, Mike and Sarah will help students: conduct a personal and business mission/vision self-assessment, detail and understand changes to the business environment and buyer needs and behaviors, build and reposition their brand, execute against critical success factors, better communicate value to customers, build sustainable competitive advantage and manage their enterprise for success. All students will receive a workbook to drive thoughts, assessment, strategies and tactics designed to help them embrace change and drive their success.

Contact the Garrett College CEWD Department at 301.387.3069 for more information or to register for this course and others, including an upcoming workshop for new supervisors. They have some good offerings planned for the fall…

Happy September folks! Yesterday afternoon was rainy, with today holding a 20% – 30% chance of showers, mainly before 11:00 am and after 3:00 pm. Fog in the morning. Today’s temperature will reach a high of about 74 degrees and we will have a low around 63.

Some of my fellow Deep Creek Lake Lions are running in the Virtual 2020 Tucker Community Foundation fundraiser.  I offered to run with them if one of them carried me.  No one volunteered, so I just made a small donation to help our team and our blind skier program.  Here’s the link to find out more or to donate to our team if you are able.  If you have any questions concerning the event, please contact Jeff Fellers at +1 304-478-2930 or runforit@tuckerfoundation.net   Any help appreciated.

And, speaking of the Deep Creek Lake Lions, a Meshach Browning-themed community art project will be unveiled on September 26th at noon at the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club Park on 1249 Bumble Bee Rd. The project consists of over fifty 3D-printed plaques depicting Meshach Browning which have been painted and decorated by community members and assembled into a mosaic. The production of these panels was paid for by an IMPACT GARRETT COUNTY grant awarded by the Population Health, Innovation & Informatics Unit at the Garrett County Health Department with primary funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. There will also be a launch that day of another community project.  Click here for the scoop!

Wow, Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has been named a top hospital for patient experience by Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication of the health care industry. This distinction recognizes GRMC as being among the top five hospitals for patient experience in the state of Maryland. In addition to GRMC, other Maryland hospitals to make the list include John Hopkins Hospital and Mercy Medical Center, both in Baltimore; Atlantic General Hospital, in Berlin; and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda.

I wrote about my own great experience at GRMC yesterday and I am going to post this month’s Cover Story in the next day or so and it will delve further into GRMC and its position in our community.  In the meantime, you can go here to read the full press release from GRMC on the Becker’s Hospital Review honor.  I am impressed and GRMC deserves our congratulations!

Finally today, here’s a nice photo taken by Ellen Callahan while boating along North Glade Cove. Nice photo and looks like the water was a mirror! Thanks for sharing Ellen.

North Glade Cove

Happy Monday folks! The weekend turned out pretty nice after some rainy periods.  Today we should expect showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2:00 pm. High near 64 degrees and a southeast wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Tonight expect showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 11:00 pm, then showers likely with a low around 59.

As I mentioned last week, I had some surgery at Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) and have been recovering at home.  I wanted to convey my continued very positive impressions of GRMC, their physicians, programs, protocols and processes and especially their focus on the customer/patient and service excellence.  Mark Boucot and his team continue to do a wonderful job and we are fortunate to have GRMC in our community!

As the lake area and Garrett County thrives in many (though not all) ways, I want to give a shout-out to the folks in Louisiana that got hit with the hurricane a couple of days ago.  While a powerful storm, it could have been much worse, and for those that lost their homes and/or businesses, I am sure things are tough.  Let’s keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

Seems there is a bit of a “cooler thread” in the air lately as the peak summer season at the lake winds down. This really nice sunset photo taken by Rob Michael may be perfect to reflect the changes.  Rob said he took the photo while having a nice time at the lake with some good friends. Thanks for sharing your photo Rob and we hope you continue to experience great times at the lake.

Sunset at the Lake

And, speaking of sunsets at the lake, here’s another great photo as submitted by Steve Cusick taken in McHenry, overlooking the LakePoint Inn.  Great photo Steve and thanks for sharing with our readers.

Sunset at the Lake

Heard Friday from the Maryland Department of Planning that Maryland reached the top 10 areas in the nation for self-response for the 2020 Census. The 69.1% self-response rate is well above the national response rate of 64.7%. Maryland ranked fourth in the U.S. in internet response. Carroll County leads the state with a self-response rate of 80.7%, ranking 23rd in the U.S. out of more than 3,200 counties. Keep up the good work citizens and organizers.

Sarah wrote about the 2020 Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Challenge while I was recovering last week.  We, frankly, put a lot of time and thought into this year’s challenge, taking into account the pandemic and related issues, plus feedback from past winners.  The biggest change this year is the new twist of all being able to take a selfie/photo in or in-front-of the nominee locations.  Remember, the Challenge is all about celebrating Deep Creek Lake area people, places and purveyers of goods and services and photo submissions are open to all.  We have already been receiving photos, so be sure to submit yours for a chance to win $$$$ prizes.  Here’s a link to the rules.

Have a great Monday folks!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 74 and a low around 65. A chance of showers and thunderstorms all day. Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high near 75 and a low around 56. Showers likely and a chance of a thunderstorm after 2pm. Sunday will be mostly sunny with a high near 70 and a low around 53.

There is a restored row boat for sale, newly listed, in our Online Marketplace.

Check out this aerial view from Deep Creek Lake House‘s Facebook page:

The MD DNR Fishing report states, and I quote: “[if you are] vacationing at Deep Creek Lake …. be sure to make fishing part of your vacation plans — you will not regret it”.

Our lake temperature gauge seems to be back on track with the lake temperature just over 70 degrees currently! Thank you for your patience!

The Garrett County Health Department announced yesterday that there have been two additional COVID-19 cases reported in Garrett County. The current total is 63 and Garrett County’s 7-day positivity rate is 0.5%. Three persons are currently isolating due to COVID-19 positive tests.

There is a food giveaway today in Grantsville and the Little Yough Family Flicks happens tonight. The Mountain Fresh Farmer’s market is tomorrow and Black Beat is having Wing Night on Monday evening. Of course, each of these events have taken precautions for COVID-19.

One note of clarification from the Community Trust Foundation regarding the upcoming Humanitarian award presentation: “Since its inception, the WGW event has raised over $800,000 for over 75 different youth-related activities.”

There is a virtual 5k Run / Walk to benefit homeless veterans taking place on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2020. What a great way to take advantage of Deep Creek’s great outdoors (even in November!)

2020 People’s Choice Challenge

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The 3rd Annual People’s Choice Challenge celebrates what’s great at Deep Creek Lake and Garrett County, Maryland!! You NOMINATED YOUR FAVORITES and now YOU can WIN!

This year, we have added a twist. Due in part to the novel coronavirus as well as input from the community, we are eliminating the daily voting portion of the Challenge this year. Instead, we would like to celebrate each and every nominee to reflect the honor of being chosen as a People’s Choice Favorite!

We are asking individuals to take a selfie or photo anywhere nearby a FAVORITE’S outdoor sign, or indoors with a FAVORITE’S team or site/products/services. Then, submit your photo to Deep Creek Times! It’s that easy! Each photo submission will be an official entry to the contest.

You may be asking, but, Sarah, what do I win?! Well, Deep Creek Times will be awarding $150 to three randomly selected photo entries.

See the details here!

We want to see PHOTOS of your FAVORITES!

The weather today will be mostly cloudy with a high near 77 and a low around 66. A chance of showers and thunderstorms then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Here’s a lovely lake photo sent in to us by Bud Porter:

The Garrett County Health Department is requesting county residents to take a brief, three (3) question survey to help them better understand Garrett County’s nutrition, physical activity, and diabetes needs. Here.

As a reminder, the Garrett County trash collection sites are CLOSED on Tuesdays and Thursdays due to the COVID-19 situation.

Here is the website to answer your frequently asked questions about Garrett County Public School reopening.

A Husqvarna snow blower has been recently added to our online marketplace.

There will be a drive-thru food giveaway tomorrow, August 28, from 1 – 2:30 pm in Grantsville. They kindly request you wear a mask and remain in your vehicle.

Clear Mountain Bank has generously purchased a hog from the Garrett County Fair and donated half of it to the Garrett Mentors organization. Buy your chance now to help raise funds for the upcoming school year.

Consider joining the Celebration Honoring the Community Trust Foundation’s Humanitarian of the Year Mr. William G. Weissgerber. The live stream event will be on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 7:00 pm.

The weather today will be sunny with a high near 78 and a low around 68. Light west wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

A few folks are asking about the Deep Creek Art & Wine Festival. Unfortunately, it has been cancelled for the year. They (HART for Animals and GLAF) are holding a “replacement” fundraiser raffle event.

Good Morning!! A gorgeous sunrise from Rob Paine:

The Town of Oakland’s “Green and Clean” team is sponsoring a team for the Tucker County Run For It event. You can help by entering this virtual race and either joining or supporting the team to ultimately support the town’s dog park.

Any questions regarding this event or the Oakland Dog Park can be directed to Nicole McCullough at Oakland City Hall, 301-334-2691 or she can be reached by email at mainstreetgoba@gmail.com.

I saw this online — Chesapeake Public Schools are holding a free demonstration on “Schoology” — Schoolology is the learning environment that will be used while school is in virtual session here in Garrett County. Register for the live demo.

The Mountain Fresh Farmer’s Market is today is from 10am to 1pm at the Moutain Fresh Pavilion. Please remember that both vendors and customers should please appropriately wear a mask at the market and try to distance yourself from others as best you can.

On Friday, September 11th, 2020, Wreaths Across America is requesting that every American to stand outside and wave a flag for one minute at 8:46AM and then again at 9:03 AM.

Yesterday was  a bit rainy.  Today we have a chance of showers before 8:00 am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2:00 pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77 degrees and a west wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11:00 pm this evening, then a slight chance of showers until 2:00 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

I am having surgery today (nothing super serious) so Sarah will be taking over Daily Notes for a few days starting tomorrow. I hope to be back posting next week during my usual Monday – Wednesday window. I appreciate all thoughts and prayers, or you can buy me a nice boat if you want to really make a very thoughtful statement.

And, speaking of boats, we’ve got some really nice boats for sale on the Online Marketplace and also a price reduction coming on the Super Air Nautique.  Go here for the latest boats for sale and other items. Check out the other “stuff’ we have for sale there as well.

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources covers the upcoming migratory bird hunting season and also the deer archery season in their latest newsletter.  Here’s a link for you to the newsletter.

The new Little Yough Family Flicks series in downtown Oakland kicked off last Friday with a showing of Playing with Fire sponsored by Mountain Laurel Medical Center. The schedule for the rest of the series is as follows: 08/28/2020- Onward sponsored by Club 21550, 09/11/2020- Aladdin sponsored by First People’s Community Federal Credit Union, 09/18/2020- Frozen II sponsored by GCC Technologies, LLC. All showings begin at 8:30pm, weather permitting.

The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled two upcoming Quit Now classes, a free class for help quitting nicotine. The first will begin September 2^nd at 5:30 pm at the Accident Fire Hall and the second will begin September 30^th at 5:30 pm at the Garrett County Health Department’s Oakland Office. The classes are open to users of all types of tobacco, including cigarettes, smokeless, and electronic smoking devices. For more information about the upcoming class or to register, contact the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334 7730 or 301-895-3111.

I promised in yesterday’s Daily Notes that I would list additional charities, so here goes.  These are charities that may be “stretched thin” due to COVID-19 and other factors.  Please consider making a donation and thanks again to Lori Richardson for sharing the list.

The Dove Center
The Dove Center is a private non-profit organization providing safety, advocacy, and
counseling to individuals affected by domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
www.gcdovecenter.org. How to Donate: www.gcdovecenter.org/ways-to-give

It’s In The Bag
Serving Garrett County Public Schools, this program fills backpacks with food to send
home with children on the weekends, coordinated by St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church.
How to Donate: By check to It’s In The Bag, P. O. Box 303, Oakland, MD 21550.

United Way of Garrett County
The United Way has established COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to provide
micro-grants to local nonprofits to aid with food, shelter, medical co-pays, and supplies. How to Donate: www.cuw.org/garrett/ or send a check to P.O. Box 394,
Oakland, MD 21550.

Western Maryland Red Cross
The Red Cross faces a severe blood shortage in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Monetary donations are also needed. How to Donate: www.redcross.org/local/maryland-delaware/donation or call 1-800-435-7669.

Other organizations needing your help:
• www.governor.maryland.gov/marylandunites • www.211md.org

The weekend was great, with boats, people and groups in abundance throughout the area.  Today we have a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11:00 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 77 degrees with a west wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tonight we have a slight chance of showers before 11:00 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Here’s a great photo submitted by Diane Defibaugh of the little ones in her family, all on a jet ski, and all looking very happy.  Nice photo and thanks Diane for sharing with us all. Some of the greatest “attractions” at Deep Creek Lake are  the memories we all create.

Grand Kids on a Jet Ski

Here’s another nice photo, this one of  “sea dog” and buddies, as submitted by Bill Heinz.  Thanks for sharing with us Bill.

Sea Dog and Buddies

The Maryland State Board of Education will be hosting virtual systems-wide meetings on a variety of topics today and tomorrow.  Topics include the Maryland Recovery Plan.  Here’s a link for more information.

I am sad to report the passing of Monsignor Paul Byrnes, who was known for years as the “super pastor” of Western Maryland (which includes St. Peter), who died August 19th at his home along Deep Creek Lake. He was 84. Monsignor Byrnes had a deep love of nature and lived by the maxim “meet the people where they are.” “In the summer months, he would celebrate Mass in the yard of his Deep Creek Lake home. Parishioners and vacationers often would arrive by boat on Saturday afternoons,” said Father C. Doug Kenney, a longtime friend.

The Garrett County Health Department received positive COVID-19 results on Friday for one additional person, bringing the current county total positives to 61. The new positive COVID-19 case is a female in her 50s who has symptoms and is isolating at home. Garrett County’s 7-day positivity rate is 1.0%, and 6 persons are currently isolating due to COVID-19 positive tests.

Local, state and national organizations are providing assistance to Garrett County residents experiencing difficulties from the COVID-19 pandemic at this time. Friends of Deep Creek Lake have compiled a directory of some of the organizations accepting financial donations to support their efforts …and information on how to donate. This list was sent to us by Lori Richards.  We’ll publish more later this week. Please give generously as your heart and wallet dictate.

>Garrett County Community Action Committee, Inc.
The County Emergency Management Office has asked Community Action to take a lead role in coordinating donations, including cash, food and household items, volunteer services, transportation, masks, and specific needs associated with COVID-19. How to Donate: www.garretthealth.org/community

>The Garrett County Public Schools Foundation
The Foundation helps the Garrett County Public Schools provide over 800 meals to students. GCPS is currently providing three meals a day to anyone under 18, through
15 sites throughout the County. How to Donate: By check payable to The GCPS Foundation. Send to P.O. Box 11, Oakland, MD 21550. 301-501-0190.

>The House of Hope
The House of Hope is a non-denominational, non-profit “network of concern” for those in need in Garrett County. It operates four free food banks in the County.
How to Donate: Send check to P.O. Box 24, Oakland, MD 21550 or online www.houseofhopegc.org

>The Maryland Food Bank
The Maryland Food Bank distributes food to eligible soup kitchens, food pantries, and shelters throughout the State. In Garrett County, it operates through the Oak
Park Church of the Brethren. How to Donate: www.mdfoodbank.org. Click “Donate”

Have a great Monday folks…