« April 2009 | Main | June 2009 »
What better place to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, June 6th through June 14th, than at Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation encourages people to enjoy the outdoors with their children and families. In Garrett County, take advantage of Maryland's Free Fishing Days, coming up the first two Saturdays in June.
________________________________________________________________________________________
Strong turnout continues for the Chamber’s Business After Hours events with 95 guests attending the monthly networking event on May 28 at Will O’the Wisp.
Guests enjoyed refreshments from Will O’the Wisp as they perused exhibits from Balanced Body Studios, New Cloud Technologies, Universal Benefit Planning, Inc., Soothing Touch Massage, Hot Shotz Thermal Imaging Services, and GIEC. The door prize winner was Rob Michael who won a gift basket from Deep Creek Gourmet.
“We were pleased to highlight McHenry at our May Business After Hours event,” said Charlie Ross, President/CEO of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. “The Board and the Staff of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank not only the Will O’the Wisp and all of our very generous exhibiting businesses, but also everyone who came out to support the event. We look forward to continuing to spotlight the communities of Garrett County at future Business After Hours events.”
The next Business After Hours will be held at Friendsville Town Park on June 24. If there is inclement weather, the alternate location will be the Friendsville Fire Hall. The remainder of the 2009 schedule is Oakland in July, Grantsville in August, McHenry in September, Loch Lynn Heights in October and Kitzmiller in November. Dates and exact locations will be determined.
For more information about the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce or future Business After Hours events, please contact the Chamber at 301.387.4386 or visit www.garrettchamber.com
_____________________________________________________________________________________
The Republican Newspaper's website now has a new look. Visit www.therepublicannews.com and see what's happening.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Just a reminder that the Fred Holliday II Fundraiser is coming up this weekend. If you cannot attend, you can make a donation for this worthy cause. A Freddie Holliday II account has been set up at M&T Bank in Grantsville. Attention: Bonnie Sines; P O Box 300; Grantsville, MD 21536
_________________________________________________________________________________________
A 4 ft. tall, carved, wooden female bear, wearing a Yellow Polka
Dot Bikini, was taken from a home on Mosser Road last week. If you happen to know the whereabouts, please contact the Maryland State Police at 301-387-1101.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
The 49th Annual Garrett County Summer fishing contest began on May 1, 2009 and will continue through October 3, 2009. The contest is co-sponsored by Deep Creek Outfitters Hardware and Bait House and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.
Weekly winners are awarded certificates and plaques are awarded to the season’s largest catches. Fish eligible for the contest are: Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike and Walleye. All fish must be caught in Garrett County waters and registered at Deep Creek Outfitters, 32 Outfitters Way, McHenry.
For more information, please contact Deep Creek Outfitters Hardware & Bait House at 301-387-2200.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is now accepting entries for the 6th Annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. The contest invites student, amateur and professional photographers to submit photos of Maryland’s diverse natural resources now through September 11, 2009.
Photographers of all ages can win more than $1,200 in prizes and a chance to have their outdoor images published in print and online. Winning entries will be featured in the winter issue of The Maryland Natural Resource magazine as well as the 2010 DNR calendar.
Photos entered into the 2009 contest will be judged within five categories: birds, wildlife (from fish to frogs to foxes), insects, from mountains to the Bay (landscape), wild plants and Maryland State Parks.
All qualifying photographs must be taken in Maryland. Photographers may submit up to three entries for a $10 entry fee. Photos cannot be more than two years old or previously published. Non-residents may participate as long as the photos were taken in Maryland. Winners will be announced online October 15.
Official rules and contest entry forms are available online at www.dnr.maryland.gov/photocontest/. _________________________________________________________________________________
The Discovery Center is now open seven days a week from 10 am - 5 pm. They also have an updated website, www.discoverycenterdcl.com, providing Discovery Center news and a listing of programs offered.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Carol Van Stone writes in The Examiner about Beatlemania Now, coming this June to Deep Creek Lake, thanks to GLAF. Visit www.artsandentertainment.org to purchase tickets.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
As Marylanders prepare to take to the state's waterways and parks this Memorial Day weekend for the traditional start of the summer season, the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) urge boaters and park patrons alike to exercise caution this summer and throughout the year. To promote safety, NRP will be conducting an extensive statewide enforcement effort during the Memorial Day weekend.
The Natural Resources Police will aggressively target boaters operating in a reckless or negligent manner and/or under the influence of alcohol on the waterways. It will also focus on boaters not maintaining a proper lookout and not having the required safety equipment on board.
Meanwhile, patrols in the parks and forests will focus on picnic areas, pavilions, campgrounds, and waterfront areas for alcohol consumption, and will educate the public as to where these types of beverages are permitted. Patrols will also focus on underage alcohol possession and individuals driving under the influence of alcohol.
NRP also recommends that boaters continue to use good judgment and take extra precautions during this busy holiday weekend. Boaters can help ensure their safety and the safety of others enjoying Maryland's waterways by:
* Inspecting their vessel and its safety equipment for serviceability.
* Wearing an approved and properly fitted life jacket at all times while boating. Nationwide, approximately 700 people drown each year from recreational boating accidents.
* Knowing and obeying navigation rules, operating at a safe speed and maintaining a proper lookout.
* Be aware of fatigue on boaters caused by the wind, sun, and the motion of the boat.
* Staying in control of your vessel and respecting the rights of others enjoying the waterways.
* Ensuring that your boat is never overloaded.
* Leaving a float plan with someone at home describing where you are going, how long you will remain, and when you expect to return.
* Remaining sober and alert and remember the use of alcohol contributes to accidents on the water.
During 2008, some of the leading causes of boating accidents in Maryland were the result of faulty equipment, operator inexperience and inattentiveness, excessive speed, and excessive wake.
____________________________________________________________________________________
If you haven't heard already, here is a news item regarding Charlie Ross taking a position as the CEO and Executive Director of the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.
________________________________________________________________________________________
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds people who may encounter fawns this spring to not disturb them. White-tailed deer give birth to their fawns in late May and early June. While they may appear orphaned, in most cases the doe will be nearby. Removing the fawn from the wild for care is unnecessary and usually endangers the health of the animal.
If you encounter a fawn, enjoy the moment, but leave it alone and don't try to catch it, said Rande Brown, Game Mammal Biologist with DNR Wildlife and Heritage Service. If the fawn attempts to follow you, gently push on its shoulders until it lies down and then slowly walk away, the same as the doe would if she wanted the fawn to stay put.
Newborn fawns have almost no body odor, and their spotted, reddish-brown coat helps them blend into their surroundings. Fawns instinctively lie motionless when approached by a potential predator. This seemingly helpless state is a behavioral adaptation that has helped white-tailed deer survive for ages. Despite this strategy, curious fawns will sometimes wander around in their new surroundings. Although fawns may appear to be alone, the doe is always close by, even though unseen. Too often, well-intentioned people find and remove fawns from the wild believing they are helping an orphaned animal.
Removing deer from the wild and keeping them in captivity is against the law in Maryland. Furthermore, the unnatural conditions of life in captivity can lead to malnutrition, injury, and stress at the hands of a well-meaning captor. Wild animals that become accustomed to humans can pose health risks and become dangerous as they mature.
For questions regarding fawns or other young wild animals, contact the USDA Wildlife Services Information Line, toll free, at (877) 463-6497 or DNRs Wildlife & Heritage Service at (410) 260-8540. Visit www.dnr.maryland.gov/wildlife to learn more about white-tailed deer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
