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BPW awards $685K for GC Performing Arts Center

From The Garrett County Republican

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Board of Public Works recently awarded capital grants totaling more than $18.1 million to seven community colleges, including Garrett.

Garrett College received $685,000 to renovate and expand the old gymnasium into the Community Education and Performing Arts Center. The grant requires a local match.

The anticipated cost of the project is $15.47 million, which includes renovating the 11,000-square-foot gym. A 15,800-square-foot addition will also be built.

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County art teachers attend GCAC-hosted workshop with DC Pottery artist

From The Garrett County Republican

MCHENRY — Visual art teachers with the Garrett County Public Schools were able to be students for a day recently in a pottery and ceramics workshop led by Lorie Skidmore of Deep Creek Pottery. The day-long event was hosted by the Garrett County Arts Council earlier this month as part of its mission to help support local artists and art education, and to provide professional development events.

Nine teachers gathered at Deep Creek Pottery and were led by Skidmore through several pottery projects. Those taking part were Kristen Winebrenner, Melinda Bishoff, Ronni Digioia, Kelly Lasher, Bonnie Frederick, instructor Skidmore, Jay Paxton Alyssa Rodeheaver, Jennifer Wampler, and Melissa Pyle.

“The ceramics workshop was awesome!” said Rodeheaver. “We were all so thankful for the arts council sponsoring the workshop. I thought it was nice to have professional development that I could actually use in my art classes. This was the first time since college that I was able to practice art-making techniques I could take back to my classroom.”

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Popular New Year’s Day tradition returns across Maryland

From The Garrett County Republican

ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Department of Natural Resources invites everyone to kick off the New Year with one of Maryland’s newest, popular traditions — a First Day Hike.

On Jan. 1, 2019, the Maryland Park Service will offer more than three dozen hikes on more than 30 state lands and parks, as part of a nationwide event sponsored by America’s State Parks.

These hikes will provide a wide array of outdoor adventures and experiences for every level of hiker and walker, providing access to Maryland’s cultural, historical and natural resources and treasures, along with opportunities for education and stewardship. Many hikes are even pet-friendly.

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Winter season opens at Wisp Resort

From The Garrett County Republican

DEEP CREEK LAKE — Maryland’s Wisp Resort opened for the 2018-19 winter season on Friday, Dec. 14.

Regular operating hours have commenced.

The Mountain Park opened Dec. 15 with snow tubing and mountain coaster. The Mountain Park will be open from 4-8 p.m. through today, and continue with regular season hours over the weekend.

“We anticipate opening with nearly 60 acres of terrain on a base depth of 18 inches to 36 inches, and more terrain will open as snowmaking progresses,” Mountain Operations Director Artie Speicher last week.

Wisp Resort began snowmaking Nov. 21, and as of Dec. 13, a total of 56 million gallons of water had been pumped, equating to approximately 367 acre feet of snow while running the system for 319 total hours.

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Jay Ferguson Named ROTY For 2018!!

The award is designed to honor and recognize a member for outstanding service to the real estate profession and the community. He goes well above and beyond that!

Jay Ferguson is currently with Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales. He has been a sales agent for nearly 20 years, he became co-owner of Taylor-Made’s new real estate division in 2014.

 

234 Lake Pointe Drive Price Improvement

 

Price Improvement!!The ultimate location for a vacation home-right on the water and near the base of the ski slopes and golf course!This 4 BR/3BA log home is in desirable Lake Pointe Community.Chalet style with inviting fireplace & a spacious upper and lower deck areas. Deep Creek Lake & dock slip in the front & HUGE views of Wisp Resort out the back!Successful vacation rental property “Mountain Memories”. For more info click here.

 

118 Sears Lane Price Improvement

Price improvement! PRIVATE setting near the southern part of the lake, just off of Sky Valley Rd. Well maintained home with hardwood floors, spacious kitchen and plenty of room for entertaining! Large master suite, huge rec room and lots of storage options. Ample parking, shady lot & yard area. Just a few miles to Deep Creek Lake State Park and shopping, dining, entertainment!

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Annual Autumn Glory Festival set for October in Garrett County, Md.

McHenry, Md. — Garrett County, Md., celebrates the 51st anniversary of its annual Autumn Glory Festival, presented by the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, with two large parades, live music, band competitions, antique and craft shows and more from Wednesday, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 14.

Drive or bike one, or both, of the county’s 2018 Autumn Glory Fall Foliage Tours. For details, go to visitdeepcreek.com.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner will kick off the festival on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and a fireman’s parade.

The Official Maryland State Banjo and Mandolin Championships is at 7 p.m. Friday.

On Saturday, Oct. 13, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Autumn Glory Grand Feature Parade, features more than 100 entries. That day also will feature the Western Maryland Tournament of Bands at 6 p.m.

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Just Listed! 162 Highline Drive!

“Irvana”, a 6BR 5.5BA vacation rental in Highline. Over $60k in yearly rental income! Enjoy HUGE lake and mountain views stretching even beyond DCL State Park! Home is well equipped with 4 master suites, 3 fireplaces, a screened in porch and a loft. Outside, enjoy low maintenance yard space and a hot tub overlloking the lake. Ski-in, ski-out — Wisp ski slopes are a few hundred feet away!

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