Deep Creek Lake MD News and Local Resources: Daily Notes

Weather-wise, Friday will be sunny during the day, with showers likely in the evening, with a high of 56 and a low of 44.  Saturday is forecast to be rainy as well, with a high of 49 and chance of rain/snow mix in the evening, with a low of 31.  Sunday has a 30% chance of snow showers during the day and a partly cloudy evening, with a high of 37 and a low of 28. Get the winter wear ready folks!

I am sorry to report a house fire in Friendsville overnight on Wednesday.  The investigation notice from the State Fire Marshall indicated it likely started in the laundry room, in the dryer.  I share this because I have heard of a number of dryer fires or “near-fires” in the past.  We all need to check the lint filters in our respective dryers.

Taylor Made is holding their 10th anniversary celebration and grand opening Friday evening from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  Congratulations to them and to all they add to the community.

Matt Tichon is appearing at Black Bear Tavern Friday evening from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm.  No cover charge.  And, Jason McDonald is playing at Moonshadow at 8:00 pm Friday.

If you are in the Halloween Spirit (or should I say Spirits) you may want to visit Broadford Park Friday or Saturday evening for a haunted hayride to see the “reaper.” The hayrides start at dark and cost $5. Watch out for that reaper fellow…

One of the last Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets of the season is Saturday in Oakland from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.  Always good “stuff” and good people there.

There Pumpkin Paining at Smiley’s on Saturday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.  All supplies and pumpkins are supplied along with prizes, for a cost of $10.

Don’t worry, I won’t be able to make it, so you still have a chance to win. Yes, you have a chance to win at the 5th annual Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Arm Wrestling Contest on Saturday. $10 to enter goes to a good cause.

There’s lots of other events going on around town this weekend, from a zombie run, to the opening of a new park in Kitzmiller, plus… Check out our Events Guide for more.

A cute family photo from A.J. B.: Roasting marshmallows with the family.

The weather for today will be mostly sunny during the day and clear in the evening with a high of 42 and a low of 32.  Winter is coming!

Just heard that Friends of Deep Creek Lake will receive the Leadership for Service Volunteer Award from the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS). Congratulations for all you do!

Speaking of Friends of Deep Creek lake, they are asking all interested in the lake to rally and ask Governor Hogan to set-aside $25 million for lake restoration and sediment dredging.  Read their latest newsletter for all the details.

And, speaking of the lake and awards, The Deep Creek Lake Property Owners Association just won the  NALMS 2018 Lake Management Success Stories Award for their article discussing the effectiveness of public/private partnerships.  The article may be seen here.  We are fortunate to have such active, effective organizations supporting the lake, watershed and our community .  Congratulations!

While it pertains to September’s designation, we just received this video of Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford showing some important “signs” for us in Maryland. I thought my readers would be interested and I certainly learned something from the video. Enjoy.

Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development has scheduled a Commercial Driver’s License Learner’s Permit Prep Course on October 27th and 28th, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the College’s Mountaintop Truck Driving Institute in Grantsville. If you know someone looking for a job, truck driving can provide a nice living. For additional information contact Terry Beachy at 301.895.4700 or terry.beachy@garrettcollege.edu. 

The League of Women Voters of Maryland (LWVMD) has published printable files of their nonpartisan Voter’s Guide for every Maryland county and Baltimore City on its website at https://www.lwvmd.org/2018_voters_guides. The LWVMD asked candidates to respond to questions relating to the duties of the office they are seeking, and also to list their websites and social media pages to provide voters with access to even more information. The Voter’s Guides also include information about state and local ballot questions.

So, you want to improve your mussel mass you say?  Read this newsletter from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources that documents how the Patapsco River is doing just that!

Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 45 and breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph. Winds will continue into the evening with a low of 30 forecast.

Regional employers are welcome to join Garrett College from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm for a Workforce Development Employment Summit designed to provide you with resources to help you attract, train and retain employees. Highlights include a visit from Secretary of Department of Labor Licensing and Regulation Kelly Schulz. https://deepcreektimes.com/event/workforce-development-employer-summit/

The Southern High School Volleyball team is hosting Mountain Ridge this evening. If Soccer is more your thing, Southern’s Boys Soccer is hosting arch rival Northern High this evening as well.  Speaking of Northern High School, we would love to get postings from them for their events as well. Tell them to contact us. We are “non-political” and support both of our local high schools.

But, speaking of politics, the Greater Grantsville Business Association is hosting an open candidate forum this evening from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  It is open to all, with candidates providing an overview of their positions and answering a few questions.  Get “the scoop” and be informed on the candidates in this important election! Rumor has it that good friends Donald Trump and Elizabeth Warren will be attending and serving tea and biscuits to all.  You heard it first here at The Times!

Kam and Haley at Haley Farm Inn and Retreat Center are hosting their second annual Apple Cider Party this coming Sunday.  They have hired a band and will be making apple cider the old fashioned way from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.

The annual National Remembrance Day Roll Call for veterans killed in our wars will be held at the Garrett College auditorium on November 9th.  Kathy Fauber, Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs Counselor is coordinating the event and is looking for readers.  Give her a call if you are interested in donating a little time to honor our veterans. Kathy can be reached at 301.376.3057. Thank you.

As a follow-up item, The E-ZPass Maryland Call Center, website and Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system are now operational and back in service. You can all reload your respective E-ZPass toll account and drive to the lake seamlessly and from anywhere.

Here’s a photo from a young lady, Chelsea K., enjoying Deep Creek Lake well into October! Way to go.

Today’s weather will be cloudy, with a chance of meatballs.  Actually, I always wanted to say that, but Sarah usually does the weather, so I couldn’t slip it in until now! Today will be partly sunny with a high of 49 and a low of 38.  Please note that the National Weather Service has now lowered their forecast for Wednesday to show a low of 30 that evening. Bring in your plants and maybe the meatballs too!

Here’s a great photo of the lake taken this past Saturday by Eduardo Santillan Monsibais.

There’s a Children’s Lap Sit this morning at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library from 10:30 am – 11:00 am.  This program is designed to build language skills in children from birth on up to 36 months of age.

Apparently the Maryland State Department of Transportation (MSDT) website and interactive voice response system (IVR) went “down” on Friday. I believe this is just for E-ZPass-related content. The MSDT reported yesterday afternoon that they are working on the problem and that the E-ZPass Maryland (phone) call center is operational at this time and customers may call 1-888-321-6824 to reach a customer-service representative.

There will be quilt drawing for “Meandering Along the Yough” today at Noon at the Friendsville branch of the Ruth Enlow library.  Tickets are available at the library, town office & various town businesses.  Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00.

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh yesterday announced that the State of Maryland has sought judicial review, in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, of the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to deny Maryland’s petition for relief under Section 126 of the Clean Air Act.  The petition had asked EPA to impose additional controls on upwind emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) a precursor to Ozone. Here’s the link to the press release from the AG. 

The Garrett County Planning Commission is issuing a call for volunteers to serve on the Deep Creek Watershed Signage Committee. Per Maryland state guidelines, the Committee would be tasked with advising the Planning Commission on recommended changes to the sign chapter of the Deep Creek Watershed Zoning Ordinance. Letters of interest, as well as any questions, can be directed to Deborah Carpenter, Director, Garrett County Planning & Land Management at dcarpenter@garrettcounty.org or 301.334.1924.

With November 1st being World Vegan Day and research showing that skipping meat can save the average person at least $750 per year, the personal-finance website WalletHub yesterday released its report on 2018’s Best Cities for Vegans & Vegetarians as well as accompanying videos. Washington D.C. came in a very respectable 11th best nationally.

The weather for today will be wet and cool, with showers likely, especially in the morning, and with a high of 61 and a low of 35.  Early forecasts show below freezing temperatures Wednesday evening.  I’ll keep checking and provide an update as the week progresses.

One of the benefits of my life and career here in Garrett County are the “positive collisions” I have with all sorts of neat and talented people. Saturday morning I had the benefit of co-hosting a brainstorming session at the college with a group of women CEOs and executives from downstate and Virginia.  Brought to the lake as guests by second home owner Renee Lewis, we had some great brainstorming and opportunity discussions. With smart, dedicated people like that interested in collaboration, the future is bright for the Lake and Garrett County.

I had numerous other “positive collisions” at the Civic Club’s Antique and Maker Fair on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  One such collision was a nice conversation, as we were packing-up, with Deep Creek Times readers Jerry and Gary from Lochandean Pottery Studio at the lake.  Nice guys with some beautiful pottery. My congratulations to the ladies of the Civic Club for another great fundraising event.

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Calling all job-seekers: David Levesque, Employment Specialist and Workshop Facilitator with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, will be in the Garrett College Southern Outreach Center/Oakland Armory Building today starting at 8:00 am.  Schedule an appointment at (301) 777-1221, ext. 317 if you can or just walk-in for a consultation.

Since bears may travel many miles in search of food, motorists traveling in Maryland’s western counties, especially Allegany and Garrett, are reminded to watch for them crossing roads, especially during October and November. Bears will begin entering dens in mid-November with most inside dens by mid-December. More information about living with black bears can be found online or by calling 410-260-8540 or 301-777-2136.

The Board of Trustees of the Ruth Enlow Library will be meeting this afternoon stating at 5:00 pm.  The public is invited this meeting held at the Oakland branch.

The next open GOBA meeting is a morning meeting this Tuesday at 8:30 am at the Transportation Museum. Michael Hough, the Director of Economic Development for Garrett County, will be speaking. Fred Gregg will also be presenting a new and exciting initiative for new homes owners in Oakland that businesses will be able to get involved in. Please contact Michelle Ross at mainstreetgoba@gmail.com to see if there is still room at the event.

Here is a quick video of Amanda T’s Happy Place at Deep Creek Lake, which is beautiful even on a cloudy day:

The weather for Friday will be partly sunny, with a high near 47 and a low of 37 with a good chance of showers. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Saturday, showers are likely, mainly before 8:00 am, gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 44 and a low of 35. Sunday will be partly sunny, with a high near 54 and a low of 47.  Get ready to bring your house plants inside folks.

Congratulations to the Town of Friendsville on their new “Way Finding” signs around town.  They look great and are the result of a lot of efforts and patience. Great job folks!

The Garrett County Arts Council is producing the new Seymore: An Art Experience on Friday. This new, free and interesting arts event will be held at Simon Pearce from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. SEYMOUR will feature Fine art, traditional fine craft and regional food exhibitors who will be selling all hand-crafted work. Bring the kids!

The Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle and Mandolin Championships will be held at Southern High School Friday and Saturday.  An Autumn Glory tradition with some really talented folks at this event.

If music competitions aren’t your thing, but you still want to experience some nice sounds and great food Friday evening or the rest of the weekend, check out the offerings at Black Bear tavern and Moonshadow.  Those events and others are easy to find on our events pages.

Don’t forget the Town of Oakland is offering a shuttle on Saturday from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. With the parade and other activities, consider the shuttle as an easy means of transport to the various events.

Be sure to follow our Instagram this week — the amazing Jessica Fike from Jessica Fike Photography will be doing a takeover and has some fun things to share!

Don’t forget to visit the Civic Club’s Antique and Maker Fair in Oakland at the old Armory building from Friday through Sunday.  It’s always a hit, with great vendors and great food that is provided by the ladies of the Civic Club.  I’ll be there Saturday afternoon selling raffle tickets for them and helping as cashier in the cafeteria.  If you stop by, say “hi.” And, remember, the $3 admission fee is donated back to the community!

It looks like things are cooling off and getting a bit rainy before Autumn Glory. Today will have a high of 67 and a low of 38, with showers likely throughout the day. I think the cooler weather may help move the color change along, which seems to be lagging prior years a bit.

I had a nice lunch yesterday at Ledo’s Pizza in McHenry.  I usually get their pizza/pasta/salad buffet which is a nice value and fast. They are our newest advertiser, so please check them out and be sure to check out their daily specials.

There’s a S.T.E.A.M. Kids session this afternoon from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library.

Sen. George Edwards asked Maryland state-level officials Thursday to focus more attention on funding north-south highway projects in Allegany and Garrett counties. Edwards spoke at an annual public meeting about the state’s Consolidation Transportation Program at the Allegany County Complex on Kelly Road.

The Department of Natural Resources latest Fishing Report says that cooler water temperatures at the lake are keeping fish active and will likely cause less boat traffic on the water. Anglers should be able to find quiet fishing spots on the lake and good fishing for a variety of fish, including Pike and Bass.

This is the Garrett County Board of Education’s October 9th meeting live stream — they discussed capital improvements, enrollment and plans moving forward:

Speaking of our local public schools, students will be dismissed three hours early today for staff development activities in the afternoon and schools will be closed Friday, October 12, 2018, for the Autumn Glory celebration.

The big news this week is Autumn Glory. One special event is the Oktoberfest held at the Oakland Fire Hall tonight starting at 4:00 pm with dinner followed by the Oompah Band and Firemen’s Parade plus lots of other fun stuff.

Today will be partly sunny with a high near 74 and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3:00 pm. Tonight has a 80 percent chance for thunderstorms with a low of 63 forecast.

I had the pleasure of participating in two regional college fairs yesterday, one at Garrett College in the morning and one in Cumberland in the evening.  I was thrilled to see so many interested students and parents. There truly is a college or vocational program available for everyone.

The Mountain Fresh Farmers Market will be held today at the Pavilion in Oakland from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. There’s still time (until the end of October) to pick up fresh vegetables and homemade goodies.

Maryland General Election is November 6, 2018 with Early Voting on October 25, 2018 – Nov 1, 2018. The Voter Registration Deadline is coming up quickly on Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:00PM EDT (Online by Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:00PM EDT / Postmarked by Tue Oct 16, 2018). Be sure to vote!

The Garrett County Health Department and The Maryland Department of Health kick off Autumn Glory with TWO walks held in Oakland today, one at 10:00 am and the other, a glow walk, to be held at 7:00 pm.

Need a job or know someone that needs a job?  Check out the Western Maryland Job Fair this morning from 9:00 am – Noon in Cumberland.

Today kicks off the five-day celebration of autumn known as Autumn Glory that celebrates the beauty of the local fall foliage. There’s a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors. The Festival includes two large parades, concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, antique & craft shows and much more!

Tyler Smith shared this photo with us recently:

DONE

Yesterday was another really nice day. Today will be mostly sunny with a high of 74 and a low of 62. I am enjoying it while I can and I hope you are too.

The 2018 Garrett County College Expo will be held at Garrett College this morning from 9:30 – Noon.  Local high school juniors and seniors will be bused in and all in the county are welcome to join-in to meet the over 50 colleges, trade schools and military exhibitors and hear from others, including motivational speaker Rick Rando.

The Ruth Enlow Library is hosting two programs this morning for children, one at the Kitzmiller branch and the other in Oakland and both at 10:30 am.

Fire Prevention Week began yesterday, coinciding with the beginning of the fall wildfire season in Maryland. Even with a rainy summer fall conditions of drying brush and wind can make for excellent wildfire conditions. Homeowners can learn more about how to prevent wildfires at the department’s Firewise Maryland page.

Here’s a link to Rural Matters Fall 2018 issue which I thought our readers might be interested in reading. It is a fairly new publication with a sustainability theme.

Dr. Jane Wildesen and, Deep Creek Times co-owner, Sarah Myers have been named co-chairs of the 2018 United Way of Garrett County campaign. United Way of Garrett County raises funds and supports initiatives that improve education, income and/or health in our local community.

Well, here’s some good news on taxes! Some counties deliver a greater return on residents’ property taxes than others. According to a recent study by financial technology company SmartAsset comparing US counties, measuring local crime rates and school quality relative to effective property tax rates, Garrett County ranked among the best in Maryland for value compared to taxes paid. For a look at how top counties compared, check out the table below:

The full study results, methodology, and interactive map can be found here:  https://smartasset.com/taxes/maryland-property-tax-calculator#map

Construction is complete at the newest Believe in Tomorrow respite property at Deep Creek Lake! Once the house is fully stocked the Believe In Tomorrow families can visit and benefit from a respite stay during their child’s critical illness. Be a part of the opening of our new house, please visit the Amazon wish list at http://a.co/dwt5Ru7 to see how you can help.

Summer came back to the lake this weekend with lots of sun and warm temperatures! The weather for today will be mostly sunny with a high of 76 degrees and a chance for localized thunder showers in the afternoon. Low temperature of 62.

Happy Columbus Day! Please note that some federal offices and also local institutions (e.g., Ruth Enlow Library) are closed today.  I should also note that this day also coincides with Indigenous Peoples Day which is celebrated in some areas of the country.

I had an opportunity to hear a very informative presentation on Saturday from Dr. David Myerberg, of the Deep Creek Watershed Foundation.  The presentation, titled “To Preserve and Protect for Prosperity” brought to life the importance of the whole DCL watershed as a feeder to the lake.  Please check out their website link on our home page and consider supporting them in any way possible.

Tech Goes Wild! Actually Tech Goes Wildlife! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Willistown Conservation Trust, Pennsylvania Game Commission and neighboring states, has received $500,000 in funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to dramatically expand a revolutionary new nanotechnology migration tracking system across a five-state area. Very cool stuff indeed!

Speaking of technology: The Hogan administration on Thursday announced that Maryland is ranked second among all fifty states in emerging technologies and innovation by the Center for Digital Government. Additionally, Maryland’s overall grade in the Digital States Survey has improved from a B in 2016 to a B+ in 2018 and Western Maryland was impacted via recent wireless efforts with Declaration Networks.

Effective Saturday, October 13th the Garrett County Landfill will be closed on Saturdays to commercial haulers and large residential loads. Saturday full service hours will begin again on April 20th, 2019. Residential users may continue to use the Landfill from 8:00 am until Noon on Saturdays provided that they either have a residential permit or pay the required fees.

Happy belated birthday shoutout to Matt Matlick! ????

Sarah and I had a really nice lunch on Friday with some great guys that have been coming together to fish at the lake for 36 years.  Drew, Dave, Drew and friend Johnny are featured below.  Deep Creek Lake truly does make for great and lasting memories, and apparently some good fishing over the years!
(Pictured from L-R, Drew, Dave, Johnny and Drew)

The weather for today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 69 and a low around 60. Saturday will be partly sunny with isolated showers (thunderstorms also possible) with a high near 75 and a low around 62. Sunday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 77 and a low around 61.

There’s a Homeschoolers Series Friday afternoon from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library. The guest speaker will present on Theater and Stage Readiness.

Southern High School will be hosting perennial football power Fort Hill on Friday evening starting at 7:00 pm. Take in some football and have a nice evening out. Also, there will be a Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The leaves they are a changing! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources Fall Foliage and Festival Report is out for this weekend, with a status on Deep Creek Lake area foliage and some photos. I can’t wait for the full bloom and Autumn Glory!

There’s a very important and interesting series of art events unfolding this weekend through the rest of October in Cumberland. Titled “Resilience, Healing What Ails Us,” this series focuses on substance abuse and mental health recovery via a number of media.

There’s a lot of events at or near the lake this weekend, including at various music venues. You can check it all out at the Deep Creek Times Events Guide.

Hey there all you small business owners and want-to-be owners. There’s a Speed Lending event taking place at Hagerstown Community College on October 9th. This is open to both lenders and borrowers. I know we have a number on readers that are entrepreneurs and some that are seeking funding, so here you go.

Got Rain? There’s an introductory session on water runoff to be presented by University of Maryland Extension on October 19th and November 9th at Garrett College. This session will give information about what storm water is and how to manage it on your property. Contact Garrett College Continuing Education and Workforce Development at 301-387-3069 or email cewd@garrettcollege.edu for more information or register online at https://tinyurl.com/y7kczrcr.

There’s a Women’s Networking Lunch at Ace’s Run on November 1st at 12:00 pm.  You can contact Terah Crawford at 301.487.4914 to RSVP or to get more information.

ARC unveils new research and resources to support entrepreneurship — a companion website documents and compares entrepreneurial activity in each of Appalachia’s 420 counties, and includes a working inventory of support services available to entrepreneurs across the Region.

A local writer and illustrator, Deborah Wagner-Brenneman and Melinda Bishoff, have finished their new book: “The Perfect Tree for Mrs. B”; a Christmas book that celebrates the ‘perfect’ imperfections of every child. It’s available on westbowpress.com, amazon.com, barnes&noble.com, and booksamillion.com

The weather for today will be increasing clouds with a slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. A high near 73 and a low around 55. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

You can bring your own needlework – whether it’s knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, embroidery, or lap quilting –  and join others for two hours of relaxation and fun at the Oakland branch of the Ruth Enlow Library this afternoon from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

There’s a Gallery Night fundraising event for It’s in the Bag (children’s food program) put on by the Satellite Club of Rotary of Oakland this evening from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Does anyone have any old comforters or blankets? Pineview Veterinary hospital is asking folks to drop any donations off at the front desk.

The Garrett County Board of Education is still accepting community input on the proposed three grade band alignment options through noon this  Friday. This is an important development in the county and worthy of your review, understanding and comment.

Garrett Trails is an important and well-run non-profit in Garrett County.  Here’s their October newsletter including a photo of their Platinum Award from the Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Challenge.  Nice job and well deserved!

Congrats to several local baseball players being inducted to the National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame. Terry Helbig, John Helmick, Lawrence Nesselrodt & Phil Caruso are to be inducted at the 2018 National Semi-Pro Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on Nov 12th in Evansville, Indiana. For the full list of semi-pros, visit the Cumberland Times-News.

Good to see that our Autumn Glory Festival “made” the state’s official tourism site.

Yesterday was overcast. The weather for today will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 69 and a low around 62. A slight chance of showers after 1pm.

As the days get shorter the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market is still open on Wednesdays and Saturdays through the end of the month. Check it out today for some nice, fresh produce and other goodies.

The Ruth Enlow Library has a book discussion this evening from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the Oakland branch.  The topic is Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence. Space is limited so please RSVP by calling 301-334-3996 x0117 to register or email events@relib.net.

Speaking of the library, there’s a number of programs at the various branches today for both adults and children.  You can see them all on their events calendar.

HART for Animals not only put on a great Art, Wine & Beer fundraiser last month, but they have conducted 580 Spays & Neuters, 307 Rescues and Transports and 237 Adoptions year-to-date. One of the best ways to thank them for their service to our community (including our furry friends) is to adopt.  You know you really want to look, so check out their Meet the Pets section.  Deep Creek Times cannot be held responsible if you fall in love and adopt one of these wonderful cuties and give them a forever home with lots of love! Well, OK, well take some credit. Go ahead, go to the their site, or better yet, pay them a visit.

Once you check out the HART furballs, you can visit Mountain State Brewing Co. as Wednesday is Locals Day with 30% off on flatbreads. Plus, their dog-friendly, outdoor deck is open. Arf! If pizza isn’t your thing tonight, check out Dutch’s Senior Night, with half price wine and $5 appetizers.

Here’s a fun little interactive fall foliage map — say that five times fast!

The Garrett College Lady Lakers Volleyball team has a 6-4 won-loss record this season, which is an impressive turnaround from just a year ago.  They are home again this Saturday. playing Anne Arundel Community College starting at 1:00 pm.  A nice, close-by, inexpensive time out to do something different for our interested readers.

A Flying Scot sailboat in our Online Marketplace has been reduced in price. Grab this end-of-the-season deal!

The signups for Landon’s Library Youth Basketball for the 2018/2019 have begun for children in Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Practices will begin in mid-November with regular season games beginning in early January and the year-end tournament wrapping up in mid-February. The cost per child is $35 with checks payable to: Landon’s Library. The sign-up form is available at www.landonslibrary.org. The deadline for sign-ups is October 16, 2018 or sooner if all the spots are filled. Completed forms can be emailed to: bboal@boalcpas.com or katietasker@live.com with money being collected at a later time. They can also be dropped off to Boal and Associates CPAs or Buddy’s Towing. We also need sponsors! Sponsorships are $100 each and a form will be posted to the website.

Yesterday was a nice day on the mountain. Today will be mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. A high near 70 and a low around 63. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

It’s Children’s Story Time today at the Kitzmiller branch of the Ruth Enlow Library from 10:30am – 11:00am. This is for youngsters between the ages of three and five years.

The Cindy’s Fund Cancer Support Group meets this evening at 6:30pm in the GRMC hospital boardroom. It is open to everyone – people with cancer, caregivers, kids, relatives, friends, anyone. Come on by and sit and vent and laugh and eat, etc. It’s very informal and comforting.

The Maryland Environmental Trust, a unit of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, is now accepting applications for the Keep Maryland Beautiful grants program. The deadline to apply for funding is Nov. 15th. Awards will be announced in spring 2019.

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is the statewide organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and advancing young talent in the Mountain State. Here’s a link to their calendar for the month, as I know many of our young readers are looking for interesting events in the area.

Autumn Glory hours for the Oakland B&O Railroad museum are: Wednesday – Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm. The museum is a great place and may provide a nice respite from the hectic goings-on around town that week. Take a few minutes and celebrate the past.

I bet you didn’t know October was National Seafood Month?! Well, it is and you can check out NOAA’s web page that has cool stories on sustainability and other “fishy stuff.”

Our apologies for the late post! Check out the “Where Am I?” contest page and make your guess for a chance to win a $25 Ace’s Restaurant & Pub gift card.

The Maryland State Banjo, Fiddle and Mandolin Championship will be taking place October 12th and 13th at Southern High School. For more information contact GOBA at mainstreetgoba@gmail.com or call them at 301.334.2691.