The Deep Creek Blog

Last Night's Moon

Did you see the moon last night?  Simply beautiful.  I tried to take pictures but couldn't get the correct exposure. 

"Ask a Master Gardener" at The Farmer's Market

The Master Gardeners, volunteer educators for the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, are setting up tables at the farmers markets on specified dates this summer.  Stop by and ask a gardening, pest control or lawn health question.  The remaining dates are as follows:

Oakland Market:  July 30 and August 6

McHenry Market:  August 21, August 25

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Electronics Recyling in Garrett County

Don’t throw your old computer in the dumpster! Computers contain levels of lead and mercury, which may contaminate groundwater. Instead, your computer can be recycled and reused by schools or non-profit organizations.   Garrett County's Weber Road Crossing and Bumble Bee Road sites are drop off points for  electronics.  They are open Monday-Friday 7 A.M. to 6 P.M., Saturday 9 A.M. to 6 P.M.  and Sunday 12 P.M. to 6 P.M.

Accepted items include: answering machines, computers, copiers, cell phones, CD players, camcorders, cables/cords, calculators, CD burners, DVD players, digital cameras, docking stations, electric typewriters, electric wire, fax machines, game systems, hard drives, keyboard/mouse/peripherals, laptops, monitors, medical electronics, microwaves, network hardware, printers (and ink cartridges), projectors, PDAs, pagers, power supplies, projection equipment, plotters, phone systems, remote controls, servers, speakers, scanners, stereos, software, security equipment, tape players, TVs, telephones, two-way radios, tape drives, UPS systems, VCRs, zip drives.  For more information contact: Kimberly Madigan 301-387-0322

For full details on recycling in Garrett County click here.

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ASCI 2008 Community Days

Throughout the season, Garrett and Allegany County residents are invited to raft with a guide or kayak with their own equipment (or equipment rented from ASCI) at deep discounts on special community days.  One hour rafting trips are priced at $15 and private boater passes are $5.00.  Reservations are encouraged.  On these high demand days, ASCI sells out quickly.  Upcoming dates are as follows:

Wednesday July 16
Wednesday August 27
Friday September 19
Sunday October 12

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PWC Regulations

Mike Kennedy at the Railey Realty Blog posts on information received from Carolyn Mathews, Deep Creek Lake Manager, on possible changes to policies regarding PWC docking and storage on the lake. 

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Have a Safe and Fun Independence Day

Enjoy your holiday at Deep Creek Lake in a responsible manner by remembering to pick your designated driver if you're driving or boating to a party.  The Times-News reports on a sobriety check planned for some time in July. 

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New Water and Sewer Rates

The Republican reports on water and sewer rate increases in Garrett County.

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Farmers Market Update

Catch the Mountain Fresh Producers Association Farmers Market at Wonderful Wednesday tomorrow in Oakland.  The McHenry market opens on Thursday for the season.  I visited the market this past Saturday in Oakland and saw nice greens and many beautiful flowers among other things.  Also picked up some huge green onions, a fresh cucumber and bought a nice market bag to use the rest of the summer.   

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Driving With Caution

My family and I passed an accident yesterday on our way into the lake.  It didn't look like anyone was hurt, thankfully, but the cars were banged up pretty well.  Then, I read this article in the Times-News and Letters to the Editor in The Republican.  I'm amazed at how fast cars fly down Turkey Neck road heading into the loop when I'm out for a walk.   Here's a reminder to please drive with caution while traversing Garrett County roads.  If you're on Rt. 219, take your time and watch for pedestrians and other cars making stops and turns.  If you're on a back road, please be mindful that there might be walkers or bikers around the next bend. 

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Farmers Market Poetry

If you're a poet, get on down to the farmers market in Oakland this weekend and find some inspiration.  The Mountain Fresh Producers Association is looking for farmers market poetry to publish in their weekly newsletter.  Please email your farmers market poetry to: info@mountainfresh.org  If it's chosen, they will publish it in their weekly newsletter.

Here are a few things the farmers plan to bring this week:

leaf lettuce and other greens
asparagus
sugar snap peas
radishes
green onions/scallions
strawberries
rhubarb
green garlic
spinach

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