Thurday October 31

The weather today will be rain and thunderstorms possible with a high near 66 and a low around 30. South wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. A wind advisory is in effect from 5pm today to 10am tomorrow (Friday).

Note: the ONLY municipality that has rescheduled their trick or treat event is the town of Friendsville. All other events are still on tonight as far as we know.

What do you think of these watercolor pieces by Yelena Lamm Art? I am amazed at this gorgeous work!

The news of the day is the official announcement of the 2019 Deep Creek Times People’s Choice Challenge winners! Here is a listing of winners but tomorrow we will share the 2019 guide, too. Drumroll, please….

PRODUCTS
1. Favorite Local Food
(Diamond) Glazed & Confuzed Donuts
(Platinum) Klotz Corn Shack Sweet Corn

2. Favorite Local “Must Try” Product
(Diamond) Pizza @ Brenda’s Pizzeria
(Platinum) Fire on the Mountain Donut @ Glazed & Confuzed Donuts

3. Favorite Local Burger
(Diamond) Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub
(Platinum) Black Bear Tavern and Restaurant

4. Favorite Local Crab Cake
(Diamond) Dutch’s at Silver Tree
(Platinum) Deep Creek Seafood

5. Favorite Local Donut
(Diamond) Glazed & Confuzed Donuts
(Platinum) The Rolling Pin Bakery

6. Favorite Local Drink
(Diamond) Vanilla Milkshake @ Englander’s
(Platinum) Rum Runner with Floater @ Honi-Honi Bar

7. Favorite Local Ice cream
(Diamond) Saffiticker’s Ice Cream
(Platinum) Katie’s Ice Cream

8. Favorite Local Pizza
(Diamond) Brenda’s Pizzeria
(Platinum) Mountain State Brewing Company – Deep Creek

9. Favorite Local Steak
(Diamond) Dutch’s at Silver Tree
(Platinum) The Manor Steakhouse

10. Favorite Local Shopping or Retail Store Products
(Diamond) Schoolhouse Earth
(Platinum) Oakland Farmers Market

EXPERIENCES
1. Favorite Local Festival or Event
(Diamond) Autumn Glory Festival
(Platinum) Fire on the Mountain 4th of July Fireworks

2. Favorite Local Golf Course
(Diamond) Funland
(Platinum) Oakland Golf Club

3. Favorite Local Hike
(Diamond) Three-Waterfall Hike at Swallow Falls State Park
(Platinum) Rock Maze

4. Favorite Local Historical Site
(Diamond) Casselman Bridge
(Platinum) B&O Train Station Museum

4. Favorite Local Indoor Activity
(Diamond) Funland
(Platinum) A Thirst For Art

5. Favorite Local Outdoor Activity
(Diamond) Lake Time
(Platinum) Hiking Anywhere!

7. Favorite Local Rainy Day Activity
(Diamond) Funland
(Platinum) Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center

8. Favorite Local Lake View
(Diamond) Everywhere
(Platinum) Aces Run Restaurant & Pub

9. Favorite Local State Park
(Diamond) Swallow Falls State Park
(Platinum) Deep Creek Lake State Park

PROFESSIONALS
1. Favorite Beauty Professional
(Diamond) Brandi Krause – Cobblestone Hair Salon
(Platinum) Amanda Walker – Deep Creek Salon

2. Favorite Local Dental Professional
(Diamond) Dr. Lindsay Jenkins
(Platinum) Dr. William Yant

3. Favorite Local Doctor or Health Professional
(Diamond) Dr. Becky Crowell
(Platinum) Dr. Charles Walch

4. Favorite Local Financial Professional
(Diamond) Brian Boal
(Platinum) Jerry Merrick

5. Favorite Local Fitness Professional
(Diamond) Jennifer Sober
(Platinum) Jazzercise Team

6. Favorite Local Hospitality Professional
(Diamond) Sean Sober
(Platinum) Victoria Buckel

7. Favorite Local Insurance Professional
(Diamond) Terry Helbig
(Platinum) Ed Panther

8. Favorite Local Legal Professional
(Diamond) Justin Gregory
(Platinum) Craig Ingram

9. Favorite Local Photographer
(Diamond) Jessica Fike
(Platinum) Anna Brown

10. Favorite Local Band or Performer
(Diamond) The Terah Crawford Band
(Platinum) The Remedy

11. Favorite Local Community Champion / Volunteer
(Diamond) Jay Ferguson
(Platinum) Brenda McDonnell

SERVICES
1. Favorite Local Art or Music Venue
(Diamond) Mountain State Brewing Company – Deep Creek
(Platinum) Wisp Resort

2. Favorite Local Bank or Credit Union
(Diamond) First United Bank and Trust
(Platinum) Clear Mountain Bank

3. Favorite Local Auto Repair Shop or Dealership
(Diamond) Garrett Automotive Company
(Platinum) Glotfelty Tire Center (Glotfelty Enterprises)

4. Favorite Local Community Services
(Diamond) Dove Center
(Platinum) Habitat for Humanity

5. Favorite Local Non-Profit
(Diamond) HART for Animals
(Platinum) Garrett Mentors

6. Favorite Local Bed & Breakfast, Hotel or Motel
(Diamond) The Suites at Silver Tree
(Platinum) Inn at Deep Creek

7. Favorite Local Neighborhood Bar
(Diamond) JG’s Pub
(Platinum) Backbone Tavern

8. Favorite Local Real Estate Agent
(Diamond) Julie Mead – Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales
(Platinum) Jon Bell – Railey Realty

9. Favorite Local Real Estate Sales Company
(Diamond) Railey Realty
(Platinum) Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations and Sales

10. Favorite Local Vacation Rental Company
(Diamond) Railey Vacations
(Platinum) Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales

11. Favorite Local Wedding Vendor
(Diamond) Venue: The White Barn at Lucas Farm
Platinum) Venue: Chanteclaire Farm

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL NOMINEES AND WINNERS!

Make sure to review our Events page for the Halloween fun in store tonight!