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Who I Am My name is Jay Ferguson, and I am a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek Lake area. I am also co-owner of the real estate side of Taylor Made. I have been in the real estate business for 21+ years now and I LOVE what I do! I have to say, my career really took off when I co-founded the real estate side of Taylor Made in 2014. Its been an amazing experience, building a real estate company from the ground up and achieving so much so quickly! In August 2016, we purchased Long & Foster Real Estate Deep Creek, where I had started my career in 2000. In 2018, we on-boarded virtually every agent from Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty as they closed up shop and the real estate family grew even more! We now have over 40 sales agents and have expanded to West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well. Taylor Made is the #1 vacation rental company at Deep Creek with over 475 vacation rental homes, and over one hundred thousand yearly visitors. Its amazing what we have accomplished using the principles of honesty, teamwork and customer service! Personally, my wife Jessica and I enjoy traveling and especially spending time in the outdoors, hiking and exploring the many diverse areas that Garrett County is naturally blessed with. We have raised two wonderful children here, Kayleah (22) and Noah (13). In the summer, we love spending time on the water with friends & family and enjoying the lake life! We are both active in our church, our community & local school activities, and we fill our schedule with plenty of volunteer efforts. I currently serve on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity. I am proud to say that I was named Deep Creek Time’s Favorite ‘Community Champion’ in 2019. I was also named Garrett County Realtor of the Year in 2018-19, as well. I really enjoy promoting my hometown. I am very proud of the resort area that has developed over my lifetime and look forward to growing the area even more! Deep Creek Lake has been described as ‘The Lake Tahoe of the east', and I think that speaks volumes about the potential to own property here! Deep Creek Lake isn't really a town or city by itself; it's comprised of three towns: Oakland, Swanton & McHenry, Maryland. I am very passionate about my hometown and am impressed with how many people know about it as we travel around the country. Deep Creek Lake is an amazing place to visit and even better place to live! During the pandemic in 2020, our market exploded and more and more people left their primary residence in the city to live here permanently. With distance learning in schools and tele-commuting becoming the ‘norm’, many more people were drawn to the area to ‘live where they love to play’. Why You Want Me Working for You: In addition to being an owner, I am consistently one of the top-producing agents in the entire area and the Associate Broker of record for Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales. I have 21+ years of experience and I am a problem solver. There aren’t many situations that I have not encountered and I have a strategy for almost every scenario that you may encounter. I have extensively trained in all areas of real estate & emerging technologies, and also have trained as an appraiser, as well as served as a full-time Broker. I have a strong knowledge of the industry, as well as many trusted local contacts & affiliations that allow me to perform at a very high level and deliver results. I have a great deal of respect for my peers in this industry and have strong working relationships that I would love to put to work for you. Call me to discuss your situation - I know I can be of great service to you & others you care about! Honesty. Integrity. Results.

Murals Added To Museum Wall

May. 23, 2013

A strikingly colorful addition to downtown Oakland are several murals placed on the backside of Garrett County’s Transportation Museum. The historical photos, collected by Bob Boal, president of the Garrett County Historical Society, and Don Callis, museum volunteer, are of scenes from virtually every community in Garrett County, with some form of transportation being the common thread.

Several hundred of the photos were then presented to designer/artist Barry Domenick of Domenick Signs, who then worked with members of his creative crew to complete the project. The project was financed in part with state funds from the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, an instrumentality of the state of Maryland. However, the contents do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority. More here.

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Ad Valorem Tax Rates To Increase For Some Water, Sewer Customers

May. 23, 2013

Director Linda Lindsey, Garrett County Department of Public Utilities, on Tuesday presented the county commissioners with her calculated ad valorem tax rates for water and sewer service in the Garrett County Sanitary District for fiscal year 2014.

Rates for Bloomington water, Chestnut Ridge sewer, Deer Park water and sewer, Friendsvile water and sewer, Keysers Ridge water, Meadow Mountain sewer, and Mtn. Lake Park/Loch Lynn sewer customers will remain at their current rates.

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Lindsey plans to increase the Deep Creek Lake sewer ad valorem tax rate from $.06 to $.07.

“The ad valorem tax rate is based [in part] on the assessed valuation of the properties within the service area boundaries,” she explained about the increased. “There was a decrease in some of the assessments, and then an additional cost for the loan refinancing that we recently conducted. We consolidated all of the [Deep Creek Lake] Sanitary District’s debt.”

The Jennings sewer rate will increase from $.13 to $0.22.

“That’s due to additional expenses for constructing the main line sewage pump station on the conveyance line from Jennings to the Chestnut Ridge area,” Lindsey explained. “That money – $1,000 – was borrowed to do that.”

McHenry water customers will see a $.01 increase.

“It goes from $.04 to $.05, and that is due to the loan refinancing of the previous USDA loan and M&T construction loan,” the director said.

The Mtn. Lake Park/Loch Lynn water rate will go from $.02 to $.05.

“That [increase] is based on the debt incurred for the new the water treatment plant, new 500,000 gallon water storage tank, the new wells for the new water source, and distribution system rehabilitation that’s been undertaken,” Lindsey said.

The rate for the new Thayerville water system will be $.20.

“That’s based on the new construction of the system that’s ongoing at this time,” the director said.

More here.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort flush with visitors; 1,000 estimated on first day

Greg Larry Cumberland Times-News

CUMBERLAND — CUMBERLAND — Nearly 300 people were waiting outside and in the lobby Wednesday when Rocky Gap Casino Resort officials emerged at about 4 p.m. to announce they had received a call from the Maryland gaming commission that they were approved to open.

Those waiting were immediately let inside the casino where the crowd continued to grow through out the evening.

Officials estimated about 1,000 people visited Maryland’s newest casino on its first day.

Casino officials had been waiting for the final approval of a license after a test audit of the casino’s procedures and functions on Monday.

The crowd began to build early Wednesday as expectations of the opening of its doors grew.

Receiving the call from the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency was Scott Just, the resort’s general manager, from Lakes Entertainment Inc., the operators of the casino.

“Our team is experienced in gaming and hospitality and is looking forward to providing a great gambling experience and exceptional guest services,” said Just.

A visit to the resort and casino Thursday afternoon found about 200 people playing at the 558 slots and 10 table games. Some players who spoke to the Times-News asked to remain anonymous, while others provided only their first names.

Rip Coulehan and his wife Shawn of Cumberland were among those who came out Thursday.

“It’s impressive. I just hope it brings people out and creates more positive attitudes in the area,” said Rip Coulehan. “It’s like a mini Las Vegas without the vulgarity.”

Another Cumberland resident, Denise, was asked for her impression when she walked through the door.

“I just said, ‘Wow!’ It’s very nice. I think it will do well. We need some excitement in the area,” she said.

Several of those at the casino were from towns throughout the tri-state region.

Husband and wife Tim and Chris Miller of Hagerstown spoke after Tim received $15 on a free spin and Chris receivied $7 as part of a current promotion for anyone who signs up for the resort’s Rewards Club. Upon signing up for the club, which is free, a member may win up to $500 as part of the casino’s Join, Spin and Win promotion.

“I think it’s nice. They have a lot of different machines and the people are very attentive,” said Chris Miller.

“I like that they have free coffee and soft drinks. Other places we’ve gone charge for that,” said Tim Miller.

Chris Miller said the couple’s goal was to “leave with a little more than we came with.”

Allegany County will receive 5.5 percent of casino profits, which officials laud as good news for the local economy. Increased income for the county is expected to help fund increased road improvements, health programs, education and more.

Rocky Gap Casino Resort, which is also constructing a new addition in the form of an events center, is expected to employ around 350 people.

Three women from the Bedford, Pa., area were enjoying playing the Pink Diamond video terminals.

“It’s fun and it’s close for us,” said one woman.

“They’ve done a nice job,” said another.

Another woman from Needmore, Pa., also had words of praise. “I think it’s nice and it’s a good thing for the area,” she said.

Lakes Entertainment officials stressed that gambling at the casino should be done in a responsible fashion.

In addition to the casino, the resort has four restaurants, a spa, an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course with walking trails, fishing and other activities.

Greg Larry can be contacted at glarry@times-news.com.

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Retired Garrett emergency services chief receives state EMS award

From Staff Reports Cumberland Times-News

CUMBERLAND — Brad Frantz, former director of the Garrett County Department of Emergency Management, is the recipient of the Leon W. Hayes Award for Excellence in Emergency Medical Services and was honored during a Tuesday ceremony in Annapolis by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems.

Frantz recently retired after 38 years of service and was recognized by MIEMSS for his “many positive changes in emergency services and management over his distinguished career and many years of service to the citizens of Garrett County,” according to the award nomination.

Tuesday’s ceremony also honored children who provided a life-saving service to someone in their community and included presentation of the annual Stars of Life Awards to EMS personnel, citizens and EMS programs.

The award presentations are part of Maryland’s observance of EMS Week, part of a national celebration to honor approximately 750,000 EMS providers nationwide. This year, the theme is One Mission. One Team. This year’s theme emphasizes the true team approach that is practiced by emergency services providers.

Maryland joins the nation in recognizing its 27,000 prehospital care providers, both career and volunteer. “Working as an emergency medical services provider is different from any other career,” said Dr. Robert Bass, executive director of MIEMSS. “You get tremendous satisfaction from helping others and knowing you have made a difference between life and death. Our Maryland EMS providers perform a vital service for their local community and the state of Maryland.”

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Eco – Friendly Hobbitats at Blue Moon Rising

By LYNNE OCONNOR on May. 23, 2013

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Recently featured on Tiny House Talk, tiny home builder, Hobbitat, was started just over a year ago by Maryland custom home builder and historic restoration specialist, Bill Thomas.

Since 1995, Bill and his wife, Sue, had been designing and building homes as Blue Sky Ventures and, in 2011, they began constructing little buildings with reclaimed materials and decided to shift focus with Hobbitat when they began work on thirteen cabins for the Blue Moon Rising eco-tourism retreat on Maryland’s Deep Creek Lake.

Initially called “Hobs,” the rental cabins have been dubbed “Waldens” after Henry David Thoreau’s masterpiece. Prefabricated off-site using materials that are local and sustainable, reclaimed, or recycled, each Walden is distinct in personality and design.

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Memorial Day 2013 Events & Activities at Deep Creek Lake

Check out even more info about the Deep Creek Lake area on the I Love Deep Creek & Garrett County Facebook page!

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“Have a HART” Guest Bartender Night at The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s

Date: May 23, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Event Description:
“Have a HART” Guest Bartender Night (formerly PAWS, Passion for Pets) continues this year in the Deep Creek Lake area, all to benefit HART for Animals, SNAP (Spay/Neuter Assistance Program). Locals become bartenders from 6:00-9:00 PM at The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s on May 23 donating their tips to the cause. Raffles, giveaways, and entertainment will round out the evening!
Location:
The Harbor Bar at Dutch’s at Silver Tree
Date/Time Information:
May 23, 2013 6pm-9pm
Contact Information:
Paula Yudelevit
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Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Simon Pearce

Date: May 24, 2013 – May 27, 2013
Event Description:
Enjoy 40-60% savings on discontinued 1sts, selected 2nds and home accents.
View glassblowing until 3:30 on May 24 and 27 and until 5:00 PM on May 25 and 26.
Location:

265 Glass Dr
Mtn Lake Park MD 21550
Date/Time Information:
May 24-27
10:00 AM- 5 PM
Contact Information:
301-334-5277
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Grand Re-Opening of the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center

Date: May 24, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Event Description:
Garrett County will be holding a Grand Re-Opening of their Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center on May 24 at 10 am. The event will feature a ribbon cutting, refreshments and remarks from various speakers and dignitaries including Garrett County Commissioner Jim Raley. This event is free and open to the public.

The Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center offers travelers not only information about Garrett County but the entire state of Maryland as well. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce will be staffing the center which will be open Thursday – Sunday from May 24 – October 13, 2013 and Friday -Sunday from October 18 –May 18, 2014. The re-opening of the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center will give Garrett County two welcome centers, as it joins the current Garrett County Visitors Center in McHenry, Maryland, located near Deep Creek Lake.

Location:
Friendsville, Maryland, off of Interstate-68 Eastbound at mile marker 6, between Friendsville (exit 4) and Rt. 219 (exit 14).
Date/Time Information:
Friday, May 24th at 10am
Contact Information:
Garrett County Chamber of Commerce – Sarah Duck
Fees/Admission:
Free
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Springs Farmers’ Market

Date: May 25, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Description:
Saturdays from May 25, 2013 – September 21, 2013
Hours – 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The largest in the area with over 80 local farmers and craftsmen providing a wide selection of fresh picked produce, home-baked goods, quilts, antiques, plants, tools and flea market items.  Enjoy homemade breakfast and lunch at the snack bar.  Adjacent to a 1/4 mile easy walking self-guided nature trail.  Call 240-310-2086 or 814-662-4366 or visit www.springspa.org for more information. **Out-of-County Regional Event**
Location:
1711 Springs Rd Springs PA 15562
Date/Time Information:
Saturdays May 25 – September 21
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Contact Information:
240-310-2086
Fees/Admission:
Free parking & admission
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Debbie Carpenter & Girls

Name: Debbie Carpenter & Girls

Date: May 25, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Description:
An evening of Christian variety mix music, food, and fellowship.   Full menu and buffet available.
Location:

Jubilee Junction
254 Maple Street
Friendsville Md
Date/Time Information:
May 25, 2013 6:00-8:00pm
Contact Information:
301-746-5252 or Like us on Facebook @ jubilee junction
Fees/Admission:
Donation
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Highland Festival

Name: Highland Festival

Date: June 1, 2013 – June 2, 2013
Event Description:
The traditions of Highland music, games, and dance come alive at the McHenry Highland Festival! Visit the Clan tents and Celtic vendors. Kiss the highland cattle, watch the collies herd sheep, or pat an Irish Wolfhound. Join us for a weekend of Celtic celebrations– for young and old alike–in the scenic highlands of Western Maryland at Deep Creek Lake.
Location:
Garrett County Fairgrounds
Date/Time Information:
June 1 – 2, 2013
Contact Information:
1.800.313.0811
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Garrett College SING Flea Market

Name: Garrett College SING Flea Market

Date: June 1, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Event Description:
The Second Annual GC SING Flea Market Fundraiser is open to the public and proceeds will benefit Garrett College Students in Need Group (SING), a volunteer group of GC faculty and staff dedicated to providing emergency assistance to our students, on-campus and off, in times of extreme need or extenuating circumstance. Concessions will be available. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces are available but limited – register soon! Venue will open for set-up Friday, 5-7PM. Registration fees benefit GC SING. Online registration now open!
Location:
Garrett College Special Events Center
Date/Time Information:
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Contact Information:
Garrett College 301-387-3045
Fees/Admission:
Free and open to the public. Vendor fees apply. Outdoors $10; Indoors $20 All sites provide table and 2 chairs
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LEGO Robotics: SuGO Sunday.

Name: LEGO Robotics: SuGO Sunday.

Date: June 2, 2013
Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Event Description:
Come and build Sumo Wrestling Robots using LEGO MINDSTORMS.

SuGO teams form at 1:00pm, and build until 3:30pm. Teams can be families or friends and No experience is necessary. All equipment is provided, and help is available for rookie teams. At 3:30, teams move to the arena and the SuGO bots battle it out tournament style.

This is a great activity for LEGO lovers of all ages.
Experience the latest LEGO Robotics hardware and push your creativity to the limit..

Light refreshments are available for purchase.

Location:

GEARS Center: 116 Industrial Dr, Accident MD, 21520
Look for the yellow pickup.
Date/Time Information:
First Sunday of every month: Team registration at 1:00pm
Contact Information:
Contact Phil Malone: 301 387-2331
Fees/Admission:
Free for GEARS Members, otherwise $10 per team.
For more details, check the Chamber of Commerce website.

HART Fundraiser Held On DCL

May. 16, 2013

“Paddling for Paws” was held at Deep Creek Lake State Park on Saturday. Hosted by Wisp Resort and organized by Michael Valach, director of Wisp Outdoors, the event attracted 20 paddleboarders, who competed in 5K and 10K races. A portion of the paid entries and additional donations totaling $200 benefited HART for Animals Inc. In addition to being a fundraiser, the event also brought exposure to the fairly new sport of paddleboarding. “This is the first year of what promises to become a very popular watersport at Deep Creek Lake,” said HART executive director Paula Yudelevit. High Mountain Sports, Wisp Resort, and Savage River Stand Up sponsored the competition. HART is a charitable animal welfare organization founded in 2003 to improve the condition of homeless animals in western Maryland. HART is a 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax-deductible. For additional information on the organization, the HART Spay/Neuter Clinic, or any of its programs, or to donate to the capital fund campaign for the HART Animal Center along Bumble Bee Road, persons may visit hartforanimals.org.

Start a new business – GA8086441 – 19105 Garrett Hwy – $279,900

GA808644119105 GARRETT HWY
OAKLAND, MD 21550

Former Remax Office on US 219 – main has 2 Conference rooms, 3 – 4 offices, Lobby. Upper level is a 3 BR apartment with LR, Home Office & Kitchen. Private deck. Rear lower level has a separate 2 BR apartment (need appointment to show this section), unfinished basement 2 finished rooms. Electrical just re-worked by Heilig. Vacant show anytime except for tenant – lower apt. Public water coming. More here.

$279,900
Listing # GA8086441
Jay Ferguson
jay@deepcreekvacations.com
301-501-0420
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McHenry, MD 21541
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