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Happy New Year

As the sun sets on 2007 I'd like to wish you all a happy New Year and thank you for reading The Deep Creek Blog!   Whether you're in Garrett County tonight or elsewhere, I hope you all have a great time ringing in the New Year. 

Classified Ads

The Deep Creek Blog is pleased to offer Classified Ads in 2008.  Contact info@deepcreekblog.com for more information.

Garrett County Day Trip

Take a look at some interesting photos from Camera Totin' Idiot's day trip to Garrett County. 

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Cougars in Maryland?

Here's an interesting article by Glen Therres in Maryland Natural Resource Magazine.   Mr. Therres explores the question of whether or not there is a remnant group of mountain lions roaming the mountains of Maryland. 

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Friday at Wisp

Here are some pictures taken over at Wisp on Friday afternoon.  Hopefully there will be some more snow on the slopes after today. 

 

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Maryland B.A.S.S. Federation Tournament Trail

The Maryland Bass Federation now has the 2008 Tournament Trail application and information up on their web site. 

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For State Park Visitors

If you enjoy frequenting state parks in Maryland, you should consider purchasing a 2008 State Park Passport.  Available to both residents and non-residents, the passports cover a free day use entry for up to nine people in a vehicle to Maryland's forty-nine state parks, free boat launching at all facilities and a ten percent discount on state-operated concessions and boat rentals.  Currently, they are offering a complimentary 2008 Maryland Natural Resources Calendar with the purchase of a pass.  Passes can be purchased on line. 

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Saving Shallmar Part II

Part two on "Saving Shallmar" from the Times-News.

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Saving Shallmar

The Times-News is running a two-part series on how the town of Shallmar was saved from starvation in 1949. 

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A Good Year for Maryland Wine

The lack of rain in Maryland this year made it a good year for the grape.  You can read all about it in Maryland winemakers toast dry year, grape harvest from Gazette.net.  Paul Roberts, co-owner of Deep Creek Cellars, is quoted extensively in the article. 

Local Hunter Wins 2007 Maryland Hunter Contest

Brian Harvey of Accident was the winner of the 2007 Maryland Hunter Contest, receiving a $500 give certificate courtesy of the Maryland Sportsmen's Association (MSA).  According to the DNR's press release, Mr. Harvey will use his gift certificate at D&B Sport Shop, which happens to be a place where the fishermen in my family purchase bait from time to time.  Here is the full release:

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife and Heritage Services announces the 2007 Maryland Hunter Contest winners. The grand prize winner, Brian Harvey of Accident, MD, received a $500 gift certificate courtesy of the Maryland Sportsmen’s Association (MSA). Mr. Harvey will use his gift certificate at D & B Sport Shop in Oakland, MD. An additional 37 hunters won a complimentary 2008-2009 Maryland Hunting License.

Wendy Donahoo, President of the Maryland Sportsmen’s Association randomly drew the name of the grand prize winner. At the drawing, Donahoo also announced that MSA will also provide Mr. Harvey with a complimentary one year membership to the statewide sportsman’s group.

“The contest is designed to encourage hunters to visit local businesses who have served as long-standing hunting and wildlife management partners with DNR,” said Bob Beyer, Associate Director of the DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service. “The contest aims to thank outdoor retailers and hunters for their long-standing support of wildlife management programs in Maryland and reinvigorating some of the camaraderie of the former check station model.”

Junior hunters are reminded to continue to visit one of the participating agents through spring turkey season to receive a personalized junior hunter certificate and have their picture posted on the DNR website. For more information about the junior hunter certificate program, visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/yh_certprogram.asp.

For a complete list of 2007 Maryland Hunter Contest winners, visit http://www.dnr.state.md.us/huntersguide/winners_hunt_contest_2007.html

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Thank you Sgt. Knotts

Thank you to Staff Sergeant Charles Knotts from Garrett County, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron of the Air Force and currently serving in Afghanistan.   And, thank you to all of the other men and women who give up spending their holidays with family and loved ones so that we can all enjoy a safe and happy Christmas season here at home.   

Brook Trout Information

Harold Harsh of Spring Creek Outfitters brought this to my attention.  Anglers interested in protecting the Savage River Brook Trout can visit the Youghiogheny Chapter of Trout Unlimited's information on the Savage River Brook Trout and sign their petition.  The site also has links to interesting web sites providing data supporting the recent regulation changes made in the Savage River Watershed. 

 

                  Brook Trout by Robert H. Yonke

FSU Organist Performing at Kennedy Center

Joan DeVee Dixon, professor of music and chair of Friends of Music at Frostburg State University, will be featured in an organ recital at 6pm tomorrow night in the Concert Hall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.  This opportunity to hear a solo performance on the Concert Hall's pipe organ is sponsored by the Millennium State and Performing Arts for Everyone.  The program is free and open to the public.

SavageMan Triathlon Presses On

The Times-News reports on the SavageMan Triathlon and plans to continue the event.