5/23

Herbal Skin Care Program at the Friendsville Library

The Ruth Enlow Library is hosting a program about herbal skin care products at the Friendsville Town Hall (next to the Friendsville Library) on Saturday, June 8 at 1 p.m. Presenters Bobbi Jo Tenderheart Lacey and Susan Snow will demonstrate how to prepare homemade skin care products from all natural ingredients. No petroleum bi-products will be used. Attendees will receive samples and/or door prizes.

The program is free and open to the public. For questions, contact Michele at 301-746-5663 or michele@relib.net.

Support for the program is provided by the Western Maryland Regional Library (WMRL), the regional resource center for the public libraries of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

A listing of events and services at the Ruth Enlow Library is available on the website at www.relib.net.

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Garrett Arts Council to offer Floral Workshop

As part of an observance of National Garden Club Week, Garrett County Arts Council will be offering a hands-on floral design workshop. “Ikebana Flower Arranging” will be taught by Maggi Coene on Monday, June 3 from 1-4 p.m. and will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Second Street, Oakland.

Ikebana is the art of Japanese flower arranging. In this workshop, the participants will be given a brief overview of the history and theory of Ikebana. After a demonstration of arrangement styles in the Sogetsu School style, students will be able to complete their own floral arrangements with the instructor’s guidance.

Coene trained in the Sogetsu School of Ikebana design. She and her husband settled on a farm outside of Oakland after spending most of their lives in the Washington, DC area. They are regular participants at the Mountain Fresh Farmers Market in Oakland. Maggi is a fiber artist as well, creating colorful and functional fabric baskets. She is a participating artist at The Gallery Shop and is seen at a variety of shows and festivals around the area using the name “Maggi-Made”.

The class requires pre-registration. The cost is $35 per student which includes most of the supplies needed including the flowers. Registration may be made by phone at 301-334-6580.

In observance of National Garden Club Week, Garrett County Arts Council is also partnering with the Mountain Laurel Garden Club to hold the second annual Blooming Art Open House. That event pairs creative floral designs with fine art. It will be held Friday, June 7 from 5-7pm and Saturday, June 8 from 10am-5pm at The Gallery Shop in downtown Oakland.

5/15

“Birds of Garrett County” Presentation at the Oakland Library

The Ruth Enlow Library is hosting a program by Ranger Connie Skipper titled “Birds of Garrett County” on Tuesday, June 11, from 2 – 3 p.m. in Oakland Library’s meeting room. To sign up for this free program, contact Bonnie at 301-334-3996, x117 or bonnie@relib.net. Each attendee will receive a free “Golden Field Guide to Birds,” which includes illustrations and information on a number of birds.

Ranger Skipper plans a power point presentation showing a selection of common and not so common birds of Garrett County. She will share tips on how to identify birds by sight and/or by their songs, and discuss habitat, an important clue to a bird’s identification. Information will be available on ways to landscape for birds and on building nest boxes.

Support for the purchase of the “Golden Field Guide to Birds” is provided by the Western Maryland Regional Library (WMRL), the regional resource center for the public libraries of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

A listing of events and services at the Ruth Enlow Library is available on the website at www.relib.net.

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Garrett County Hosts the Grand Re-Opening of the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center

Garrett County will be holding a Grand Re-Opening of their Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center on May 24 at 10 am. The Welcome Center is located in Friendsville, Maryland, off of Interstate-68 Eastbound at mile marker 6, between Friendsville (exit 4) and Rt. 219 (exit 14).

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.

“We are excited to re-open the Youghiogheny Overlook Welcome Center to visitors,” said Jim Raley, Garrett County Commissioner. “Tourism is one of the economic engines of Garrett County and the Maryland Office of Tourism, the County and the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce have all worked together to once again welcome visitors to our beautiful area. We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this re-opening with us.”

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.

Garrett County, Maryland’s westernmost county, is less than a three-hour drive from the metropolitan areas of Washington DC and Baltimore, two hours from Pittsburgh, and a 45 minute drive from Morgantown, WV and Cumberland, MD. Garrett County is home to Maryland’s largest freshwater lake, Deep Creek Lake, Wisp Resort, the state’s only ski resort, and the Adventure Sports Center International, one of only two recirculating whitewater courses in the western hemisphere, which is the site of the Deep Creek 2014 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in September 2014.

For more information about the Grand Re-Opening, please call Sarah Duck at 301.387.8746 or email sarah@garrettchamber.com .

5/13

Youth Fishing Rodeo to be Held at New Germany State Park

The annual Youth Fishing Rodeo at New Germany State Park will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 8 am to noon. All children ages 15 and under are welcome to participate, and the event is free.

Registration will begin at 8:00 am, and the first 50 participants to register will receive a free “grab bag” stocked with a variety of fishing tackle. To encourage beginners, a limited supply of fishing equipment will be available for loan during the event. Fishing will take place from 8:00 am – 11:00 am, followed by the awards ceremony and prize drawings at 11:15 am.

First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught in three age groups: 6 and under, 7-11 and 12-15. A variety of door prizes will also be available, courtesy of Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle, The Bassin’ Box, Wal-Mart (LaVale), and Friends of New Germany State Park.

Additional activities will be available after the rodeo, including a Pro Cast Challenge at 11:30 am and a fish painting craft at 12:00. Those participating in the fish painting craft are encouraged to bring a white t-shirt or purchase one at the park. Food, refreshments, and gift items will also be available for purchase at the New Germany Snack Bar & Gift Shop, located inside the Lake House.

During the Rodeo, fishing will be restricted to children 15 and under, with limited adult assistance. Boating will not be permitted.

For more information, please call the Ranger Station at 301-895-5453 or email lmongrain@dnr.state.md.us.

5/7

Garrett College Opens Engineering/Robotics Lab Promoting “STEM”

Garrett College (GC) opened a new door in education with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Engineering/Robotics Lab in the Technology Building on the McHenry campus. This state-of-the-art facility was created to provide expanded hands-on learning opportunities for those pursuing careers in engineering and related fields. State and local officials and dignitaries were on hand to support and applaud the accomplishment.

Garrett College President Dr. Richard MacLennan welcomed those present for last week’s ceremony and thanked all who supported and encouraged the development of this new laboratory. Among those recognized were the Appalachian Regional Commission, Sen. Ben Cardin, Sen. Barbara Mukulski, Garrett County Commissioners, Garrett County Department of Economic Development, the Garrett College Information Technology Team, the Garrett College Facilities Department, and Garrett College Engineering/Robotics Students. “The opening of the Engineering/Robotics Lab is just one example of our commitment to keeping our programs and services relevant and reflecting the needs of our local community,” he said.

Dr. Qing Yuan, director of GC Business and Information Technology, was instrumental in spearheading the development of the electrical engineering program and the lab. She told those present for the event that it represented a great step forward for the college and the community. “This is a significant accomplishment for the college on the journey to promoting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, and Math) Education. The lab will have great impact on the current and future engineering programs by providing the students opportunities of using the state-of-the-art equipment to gain the necessary knowledge in the engineering field. It will help bring Garrett College’s engineering program to the next level. The lab also provides the GC Robotics team necessary tools to build their robots in their quest of knowledge,” she said.

Phil Malone, Garrett College Robotics Team Special Technical Advisor, has been actively involved in promoting STEM education through robotics for Garrett County students for many years. Addressing those gathered for the ceremony, he spoke of the positive effects of robotics teams on students. “In my opinion, there is no better way to retain the theories learned in class, than by applying them to a tough practical problem. That’s what robotics teams do. Robotics overlaps so many disciplines, that being on a team is 100% relevant to anyone considering a career in Science, Technology, or Engineering. As team members learn problem-solving and communication skills they also discover issues with group-dynamics, scheduling, budgeting, and logistics,” he said. He also noted his experience as a past software manager responsible for hiring new graduates. “I can assure everyone here that good grades help talk the talk, but being part of a successful robotics team really lets students walk the walk.”

Electrical engineering student Greg Schrock spoke of the practical applications of the new Engineering/Robotics Lab in his college education. “After having been homeschooled my entire life up until the time I came to Garrett, a new world of opportunities opened up to me. I was exposed to areas of study such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer programming, and many others. I found myself contributing things in the classroom that I had learned from robotics, and contributing things in robotics that I had learned in the classroom. Together, they produced an experience which was very balanced between book learning and practical application. Since this lab has been operable, we engineering students have been able to use the facilities to produce a number of digital design projects as well as participate in electronic labs. These have only enhanced my experience at Garrett,” he said.

The Garrett College Robotics team is currently preparing to take part in the National MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) Robotics Competition.

More information on the engineering and robotics opportunities at Garrett College is available on the GC website www.garrettcollege.edu

Race Up the Face Scheduled for June 17th

The annual Race Up the Face is scheduled for June 17^th at 6:00 p.m. In its fourth year, the event is billed as the world’s hardest 400 meter run. The Race Up The Face is sponsored by Garrett Trails to promote fun in the outdoors and focus attention on the work and mission of Garrett Trails. According to race officials, the course is 400 Meters in length with a 124 meter (407 ft) vertical climb up “The Face” (a black diamond ski trail) at WISP resort. “No one will be able to say this was their fastest time,” stated Garrett Trails volunteer Bob Stephens. “I have participated each year and it is always a blast. There is a lot of camaraderie among participants once they reach the top.” WISP Ski Patrol is always on hand to lend support at the finish line.

The Race Up the Face is being held in conjunction with A Taste of Garrett County, the annual Garrett Trails fund raiser on Monday, May 17^th also at 6:00. The race has a $10.00 registration fee. Participants are encouraged to sign up sponsors. Prizes will be given at the $35, $50 and $100 sponsorship levels. The three top fund raisers will receive prizes from either Savage River Lodge, High Mountain Sports or ASCI. The fastest male and female as well as the youngest and oldest competitor will be awarded a Garrett Trails coffee mug and free admission to attend “A Taste of Garrett County” in addition to the bragging rights. A new category has been added this year for the fastest male and female competitors who are over 50.

Persons interested in signing up for the event may pick up applications at the Adventure Sports Center International (ASCI), Savage River Lodge, the Adventure Sports Institute at Garrett College or High Mountain Sports. The application may also be downloaded from the Garrett Trails Web Site at www.garretttrails.org

For more information, contact Bob Stephens @ 301-616-6300.

“Dig Into Reading!” at Summer Reading Club 2013

Young readers will “dig into reading” during July at Ruth Enlow Library’s Summer Reading Club 2013. Participants will find adventure and make discoveries at the various programs planned at local libraries. From archeology to salamanders, gardening, dinosaurs, and mining, the topics promise to be fun and educational.

All programs are free, and children choose their own reading materials and track their progress using the reading logs provided. “Summer Reading Club helps stop the ‘summer slide’ – a documented two-month loss in learning over the summer break – by encouraging students to dig into reading about topics that are fun and exciting,” said Deb Spurrier, Children’s Specialist at the Oakland Library. “Motivating children to read over the summer helps bridge the gap in learning between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next one.”

Registration for the program opens June 1. All those interested in attending the series are asked to call their local library branch to register, or to email the following contacts: deb.s@relib.net for Oakland, susan@relib.net for Accident, sandra@relib.net for Grantsville, and diane@relib.net for Kitzmiller. Friendsville is running a program with books, activities, and crafts from May to August, which requires no registration.

Dates at all branches are as follows:

Oakland—weekly from July 10 – July 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., 3 – 5 year-olds on Wednesdays, 6 – 12 year-olds on Thursdays
Accident—Tuesdays from July 9 – July 23, 11:00 a.m. – noon, all ages
Grantsville—Wednesdays, July 10 – July 24, 11:00 a.m. – noon, all ages
Kitzmiller—Fridays, July 12 – July 26, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Friendsville—books, activities, crafts; Kindles and iPads for students grade 4 and older. Check with the library for times during May, June, July, and August.

Summer Reading Club is a cooperative project between the local Maryland public libraries and the Maryland State Department of Education’s Division of Library Development and Services. The state also is a member of the Collaborative Summer Library Program, a grassroots consortium of states working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public libraries.

The Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library contributes significant funds towards the library’s summer reading program. Other local organizations and businesses support the program as well with incentives. And statewide, the Baltimore Orioles and the Downtown Partnership in Baltimore contribute tickets and passes to participating libraries.

Printed materials for Summer Reading Club are available at library branches, and information is available online at www.relib.net .

Garrett Trails’ Volunteer Clean-Up Day Deemed a Success

During the three hour trail clean-up day at the Fork Run Recreational Area, 11 volunteers were able to make significant head-way in clearing downed trees and branches that literally cover the more than 8 miles of biking and hiking trails within the Fork Run Recreational Area. Thank you to Pete Kostik, Ed King, Rick Schiff, Steve Green, Brianne Freegard, Bruce Taliaferro, Aaron Hordubay, Andy Green, Evan Byrne, Mike McConnell, and Wade Dorsey for a day’s hard work on behalf of trails and the Garrett County community.

CARC To Host World’s Largest Swimming Event

Plans are underway at the Garrett College Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex (CARC) for the fourth annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) event scheduled for Tuesday, June 18,beginning at 11 a.m. As in previous years, participants will strive to set another Guinness World Record for the largest global simultaneous swimming lesson.

Those who participate in the CARC event will be joining with thousands of children and adults around the world to spread the message of the importance of swimming lessons to help save lives.

Team WLSL holds the current Guinness World Record set last year which stands at 24,873 participants representing 15 different countries across five continents. The 2012 WLSL event generated more than 29 million media impressions, spreading the event’s message.

The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ was created as a platform to help aquatic facilities and the many different regional, national, and international water safety organizations work together to communicate the importance of teaching children to swim.

Organizers noted that drowning remains the leading cause of unintended injury-related death for children ages 1-5, and is the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14. They also state that participation in formal swimming lessons has been found to reduce the risk of drowning by 88% among children aged 1 to 4.

Participants in the WLSL who are age 18 and under will be able to receive lunch for free and adults will be able to purchase lunch at a fairly low cost through the summer meal program that will be served in the Garrett College Laker Café from noon until 1 p.m.

More information on the organization that sponsors the annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson event is available at www.wlsl.org

To learn about participation in this year’s WLSL at the CARC, persons may visit www.gccarc.com or call 301-387-3786.

5/1

Update on Glendale Road Water Line Installation and Road Closure

Work is continuing to progress on installation of the water line on Glendale Road. Due to construction difficulties encountered, it is anticipated that work will continue to occur into the week of May 20^th – 24^th. The roadway will continue to be closed to thru traffic (no traffic will be allowed to cross Glendale Bridge) during normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. Only public school busses and emergency vehicles will be allowed to pass through the work zone. A flag person will be on site to direct traffic accessing and exiting businesses and residences located on Glendale Road between Route 219/Garrett Highway and the Glendale Bridge, however delays may be experienced. All other traffic will be directed to detours.

Daily updates will be posted on the Department of Public Utilities web site at www.co.garrett.md.us/public-utilities . Questions may be directed to the Department at 301-334-6983.

CPR/FIRST AID CLASS SCHEDULED

A Heart Saver CPR, AED and First Aid Class has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 14 from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm in the new GCMH Wellness Education Center on Pythian Avenue behind Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

“In this class you will learn the skills to rescue infants, children and adults during cardiac, respiratory and choking emergencies,” explained Jeannie Miller, RN. Fee for the class is $70.00 and includes a CPR Manual and 2-year Certification Card.

For more information please call 301-533-4WEL (4935) or 301-533-4295.

SAFE SITTER CLASS SCHEDULED

Safe Sitter Classes will be held on Saturday, May 11, Saturday, June 8 and Saturday, July 20 from 8 am to 3 pm at the new GCMH Wellness Education Center on Pythian Avenue behind Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches boys and girls ages 11 to 14 how to handle emergencies when caring for children. The class will teach young adolescents safe and nurturing care and the rescue skills needed to respond appropriately to medical emergencies. Students also learn tips for managing the business aspects of their babysitting job. Class admission will be on a first come first serve basis. You must pre-register to attend. The class fee is $35.00 and includes workbook and Safe Sitter Certification Card.

For more information or to register for one of the classes, call 301-533-4WEL (4935) or 301-533-4313.

“LOOK GOOD…FEEL BETTER” SCHEDULED FOR CANCER PATIENTS

Garrett County Memorial Hospital and the American Cancer Society are sponsoring a workshop entitled Look Good…Feel Better geared for individuals undergoing treatment for cancer. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 8 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. in the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Board Room. Look Good…Feel Better is a free, national public service program dedicated to teaching women and teen-age cancer patients the techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image, and how to deal with the sociological side of effects they experience during treatment. This workshop is conducted by volunteer cosmetologists and includes a 12-step skin and makeup program. Cosmetics for the program are provided free of charge courtesy of the American Cancer Society, The Cosmetics, Toiletry & Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetics Association. Demonstrations in the use of wigs, hats and turbans are also given. This program is free and each participant receives a make up kit valued at $250. For those who cannot attend a workshop, self-help materials including a video and instructional booklet are available. To register or obtain more information contact Bev Rasel at (301) 533-4366.

Hospital Foundation Seminar Set

“To Probate or Not To Probate?: That is the Question” is the name of a free seminar that will be presented by Rita Watson, Register of Wills of Garrett County and Joseph DiSimone, Former Register of Wills

Sponsored by the Jacquelyn Shirer Circle of Planned Gifts Committee of the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation, the seminar will be held Wednesday, May 8 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Mary Browning Senior Center .

Topics that will be emphasized at the seminar will include: how to control what will happen to one’s property after death; how to make it easier for heirs; and how to provide for your loved ones and special interests.

Because space is limited, persons interested in attending the seminar are encouraged to make reservations by calling 301-533-4041 or email jlucas@gcmh.com.

4/29

SRWA Native Plant Demonstration & Sale
Saturday May 11th t New Germany State Park from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Native plant enthusiasts will answer your questions about native plants, conservation landscaping and backyard wildlife habitat practices. A variety of native plants (quantities limited) will be available for purchase. As an added bonus, reprints of the very popular but hard-to-find US Fish & Wildlife Service’s “Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping” will be available for a nominal fee. All proceeds will benefit SRWA.

For more information about this event contact Liz McDowell, SRWA native plant sale coordinator, at 301-895-3686, or lmcdnativeplants@hughes.net For general information about SRWA visit www.SavageRiverWatershed.org The SRWA is a non profit charitable organization. Donations may be sent to: Savage River Watershed Association, PO Box 355, Frostburg, MD 21532.

4/25

Calling Volunteers! Hurricane Sandy Hit Trails Hard

Hurricane Sandy hit local trails hard and her effects are not appreciated. What is appreciated is help from local volunteers in clean-up efforts to restore our trails for the enjoyment of the public. So, get out your gloves, boots and muscles to assist Garrett Trails at Fork Run Recreational Area off Shingle Camp Road & Oakland Sang-Run Road, May 4, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Garrett Trails is counting on volunteers like you to clear downed trees, prune branches, move rocks, rake, grade, collect trash, and spruce up the trail for the summer season.

Come armed with energy and enthusiasm to tackle the effects of Hurricane Sandy a long, long winter. Your time and efforts are appreciated!

Meet at 9:00 AM in the Fork Run Recreational Area parking lot. Please bring water, insect repellant, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, gloves, and a snack as needed. Trail clean-up that day ends around 12:00 PM. For up to the moment updates, check out the Garrett Trails Facebook site at: www.facebook.com/GarrettTrails

Mandalas and Flowers Featured in Gallery Shop Exhibit

Garrett County Arts Council announces the latest one-woman exhibit in the Backroom of The Gallery Shop in downtown Oakland. “Late Bloomer: Mandalas and Flowers” is the title of a colorful display of work by artist Paula Browning.

Raised in Garrett County, Ms. Browning earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in drawing and painting from the Philadelphia College of Art. She has worked as a commissioned portrait painter, guided tours at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and was a mechanical drafter in the Engineering Research and Development Department of the Campbell’s Soup Company. After trying several other jobs, Browning decided to return to her passion for art.

“I have expressed myself through visual art for as long as I can remember,” says Browning. “My inspiration is strongly influenced by nature. I strive to interpret what I see.” The artwork in this show is a combination of her highly detailed colored pencil florals and her mandalas.

A mandala is a design used in ancient religions as a sacred symbol that represents the universe and its energy. Symmetrical patterns draw your eye into the center and can be used for meditation. Both colored pencil and pen and ink mandalas are part of the exhibit.

Browning’s artwork is on display April 29 through June 12 at The Gallery Shop, 206 E. Alder Street, Oakland, during normal business hours, Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm. The artist will be honored at an open-to-the-public reception on Friday, May 10, from 5-7 pm. For more information, call 301-334-6580.

Digital Magazines Available to Ruth Enlow Library Patrons

The Ruth Enlow Library, in partnership with RBdigital from Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, effective May 1. Awarded Best New Database of 2012 by Library Journal, Zinio is the world’s largest newsstand, offering multi-user access to thousands of publications.

Through Ruth Enlow Library’s website, patrons have free, unlimited simultaneous access to a number of complete digital magazines, which can be viewed easily on any Internet-enabled device inside or outside of the library. Zinio’s unique technology digitally recreates a magazine page for page, including full color pictures, intuitive navigation, keyword article search, and interactive elements such as audio and video. The list of magazines includes, among others, Cosmopolitan, National Geographic Interactive, Rolling Stone, PC World, Car and Driver, Backpacker, Canoe and Kayaker, American Snowmobiler, Field and Stream, American Poetry Review, Prevention, Knitters, and Newsweek (which now is published only in digital form).

“We are pleased to be able to offer this service to our community,” notes Director Cathy Ashby. “We’ve chosen a collection of titles that covers a broad range of interests, several of which pertain to activities popular in our geographical area.”

Patrons can access Zinio by clicking the Zinio link on the library’s home page at www.relib.net. Once at the Zinio site, users are required to set up account information. Links to a user guide and video are available on the site.

In addition, hands-on training for Zinio is scheduled at the Oakland Library on Monday, May 6 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 p.m. Julie Zamostny, Staff Development Coordinator for the Western MD Regional Library, will guide participants through the wonderful world of Zinio Magazines. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

· Create their personal Zinio accounts in order to log in to the service from within the library or remotely.

· Use the search and browse features to identify magazines they want to read.

· Read and interact with magazines on a computer using the Zinio viewer and its various tools

If applicable, participants also will learn how to access their Zinio Reading List via the Zinio App on their Apple or Android device.

Registration is required for the classes. Those wanting to attend should register online at www.relib.net, contact Bonnie at 301-334-3996, x117 or email bonnie@relib.net, or contact Julie Zamostny at jzamostny@washcolibrary.org.

The subscription to Zinio is provided by the Western Maryland Regional Library, the regional resource center for the public libraries of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington Counties.

A listing of events and services at the Ruth Enlow Library is available on the website at www.relib.net. Follow the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RuthEnlowLibrary .

4/22

Deep Creek Lake Lions Club to Hold Fundraisers for Blind Skier and Blind Camper Programs

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club is pleased to announce that it will be holding two great fundraising events on the water this year – a Boat Parade on Deep Creek Lake and a build-your-own-boat race at Redneck Dayz at Broadford Park.

The Evening Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, July 6^th, starting from the Boardwalk and ending at Dutch’s at Silver Tree. The flotilla of boats will get underway shortly after dusk and proceed in single file past a number of judging stations along the route. As the Parade is taking place at night, entrants are encouraged to illuminate their boats with the best lighting show they can produce. Spectators at the judging stations will vote for their favorite boats, and prizes will be awarded in a number of categories, with a Grand Prize consisting of a custom-designed Winner’s Pennant and trophy. Entrants in the parade will need to pay a $50 registration fee at the Grand Marshal’s boat anchored off the Boardwalk, and the number of entries are limited, so be sure to pre-register to ensure your spot.

The Redneck Regatta will be a competition where participants build their own boats and anything that floats can enter! Prizes will be awarded in a number of fun categories such as Most Likely to Sink and Best Use of Duct Tape. This event will be part of the Oakland Lions Club’s Redneck Dayz being held at Broadford Park on June 15^th (www.redneckdayz.com), a day-long family-friendly event with live music, a mud pit and everything else redneck.

The Deep Creek Lake Lions Club will use funds raised from these events to support our Blind Skier and Blind Camper Programs. At the 1925 International Convention of Lions, Helen Keller challenged the collected delegates to become “Knights of the Blind” and “to make the lives of the blind more worthwhile everywhere by . . . giving them the joy of normal activity.” For a few weeks each year for over three decades, the Deep Creek Lake Lions have done just that by bringing students from the Maryland School for the Blind to the Deep Creek Lake area to enjoy activities that most fully-sighted property owners take for granted. During the winter, the students ski at the Wisp with the assistance of special equipment and local high school and adult volunteers. They also enjoy hearty breakfasts prepared by the Lions Club and pizza dinners where they trade stories from the slopes with the club members and each other. During the summer, the club sets up tents for the students at Deep Creek Lake State Park, where they spend the days tubing on the lake and the nights roasting marshmallows by the fire. Local attractions also donate their facilities to allow the students to experience the fun of the mountain coaster, bumper cars and go-carts. In addition to these programs, the Deep Creek Lake Lions Club also assists local vision-impaired citizens with eyeglasses and doctor bills, and manages the community park on Bumble Bee Road. For more information on the club’s activities, how to join or to donate to our causes, please contact Chris Nichols at 301 616-7881, or dimesy23@gmail.com. More information on the summer fundraisers can also can be found at www.deepcreeklions.org or by searching for Deep Creek Lake Lions on Facebook.

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS SPONSORED BY GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL

The Garrett County Arts Council is currently accepting registrations for an upcoming professional development workshop for local artists. “Photographing Your Work for the Web” will be offered Saturday, May 18. The instructor is Dave Romero, owner of Vibrant Image Photography and Design, Cumberland.

Great photos of an artist’s work may be the most important investment they can make in the success of an art-based business. If selling online, it is critical that the product images grab the viewer’s attention immediately and increase the likelihood that the artist can seal the deal. In this workshop, Romero will cover the tools and techniques to capture professional looking photos as well as offer a primer on preparing image files for the web.

Though the majority of Romero’s adult life was spent as an electronics engineer and strategic marketing executive in the semiconductor industry, his camera was never far from reach. In 1999, he “tested the waters” as a commercial studio photographer and designer servicing the photographic and marketing needs of professional artists. It soon became clear that this job could be nurtured and transformed into a full time pursuit. Today, he operates Vibrant Image, offering commercial photography, videography, and web design while he pursues his interest as a fine art photographer.

The one-day class will take place at the studio, located at 55 Baltimore Street in Cumberland from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students should already be familiar with the basic operation of a camera as well as a general understanding of working with images on a computer. Students are encouraged to bring their own camera and a sample of their art.

The cost of the class is $95 per student. Class size is limited and registrations will be accepted until May 4. To register or for more information contact Garrett County Arts Council at 301-334-6580; garrettarts@earthlink.net; or stop into 206 East Alder Street, Oakland.

4/16

2 for 1 Garrett County Dining Promotion
April 21 – 25, 2013 and April 28 – May 2, 2013

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a 2 for 1 restaurant promotion at area restaurants Sunday – Thursday, April 21 – April 25, 2013 and Sunday – Thursday, April 28 – May 2, 2013. Participating restaurants include Brenda’s Pizzeria, Cornish Manor Restaurant, The Cornish Cafe, Jearbryo’s HOOKERS Seafood & Grill, Mountain State Brewing Company, Sorellees and Zip’eez.

Offers range from 2 for 1 lunch menus, sandwiches, kids’ menu items, house salads, appetizers, house wines by the glass, house domestic bottled beers, pasta, entrees, ice cream and dinner menus.

“This promotion is a great opportunity for area businesses to showcase their menus, while allowing area residents to enjoy specially priced dining specials,” said Nicole Christian, President/CEO of the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce.

Tax, gratuity, beverages & alcohol are excluded from all restaurant offers, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Specific hours may apply. Specific menu items and detailed offer information for each restaurant is available at http://www.visitdeepcreek.com/pages/Spring2013DiningPromotion

2014 Budget Dates Announced

The Board of County Commissioners has announced the following dates pertaining to the review and final approval of Fiscal Year 2014 Budget.

The County Administrator and Department of Financial Services have presented a recommended budget to the Board and additional review work sessions will take place. The draft budget showing requests for funding appropriations from all departments, agencies, and component units will be made available on the County Government website at www.garrettcounty.org the week of April 22. Public commentary is welcome and should be forwarded to the Monty Pagenhardt, County Administrator.

The Board will schedule a public informational meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at Garrett College Room 224 in the Continuing Education Building at 7:00 PM to review the budget. The Board will approve Fiscal Year Budget during the June 4 Public Meeting.

Garrett College To Host Community Flea Market Day

Members of the public have been invited to take part in a communitywide Flea Market to be held on the Garrett College campus on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors spaces, both inside and outside, are now available. Vendor fees will benefit the Garrett College Students in Need Group (SING).

Created by a volunteer group of Garrett College faculty and staff, SING is dedicated to providing emergency assistance to students, on-campus and off, in times of extreme need or extenuating circumstance. Ann Wellham, Dean of Marketing and SING committee member, organized the first GC flea market last year. “It seemed that a spring flea market would be a good community event. It would give people a venue to sell some things unearthed during spring cleaning and also provide community social event. With space now available in the Garrett College Special Events Center – the former gym – we can accommodate many vendors indoors as well as outdoors,” she explained.

Food concessions will be available for flea market vendors and shoppers. Vendor spaces, which include tables and chairs, are available to individuals and to groups. Non-profit groups have the option of reserving two spaces free-of-charge with a fee for each additional table.

The vendor area will be open for setup Friday 5 -7 p.m. Registration for the Garrett College Flea Market may be completed online at www.garrettcollege.edu/events or by calling 301-387-3045.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS… “Old Time Jams” are coming soon!

Old Time Jams have become a unique tradition at New Germany State Park. These informal gatherings provide an opportunity for musicians and spectators of all ages to share and enjoy traditional folk, bluegrass, and other “old-time” Appalachian music. The Old Time Jams are scheduled to take place at the New Germany Lake House, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on each of the following evenings:

May 3^rd, 17^th, & 31^st
June 7^th & 21^st
July 5^th & 19^th
August 2^nd, 16^th, & 30^th

There will be no charge for admission. Refreshments and gift items will be available for purchase at the Lake House. More information is available by calling the Ranger Station at 301-895-5453 or emailing park-new-germany@dnr.state.md.us.

Addition to Oil Filter Recycling Program

In Garrett County, the Department of Solid Waste & Recycling operates seven refuse and recycling sites. At this time, oil and anti-freeze is collected at six of the sites.

Recently, Garrett County residents and businesses were asked to participate in a new Pilot Recycling Program: Used Oil Filters.

After a few months, we were able to report to the Maryland Environmental Service (MES) who provide containers and pick-ups for the program, that Garrett County was ready to continue adding new refuse & recycling sites to the recycling program.

Used oil filters are accepted for recycling during the hours of Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 Noon – 6:00 p.m., at the Webers Refuse & Recycling site located at 10180 Garrett Highway, Oakland, Maryland 21550; Kings Run site at 1631 Kings Run Road, Oakland, MD 21550; Grantsville site at 13168 National Pike, Grantsville, MD 21536; and at the Bumble Bee Refuse & Recycling site at 1367 Bumble Bee Road, Accident, MD 21520.

Additionally, transmission filters may be collected with the oil filters and deposited in the same container at the Refuse & Recycling sites. However, DO NOT mix fuel filters in with these items.

Used oil filter recycling is available to all Garrett County residents and businesses free-of-charge. The collection containers for the filters are under the shelter with the oil and Anti-freeze collection containers. If you require assistance, please ask a site attendant.

A residential disposal permit is not required to participate in this program or any other recycling program in Garrett County.

If you have any questions regarding the free recycling programs in Garrett County, please contact Kimberly Madigan, Recycling Coordinator at 301 387 0322 or email kmadigan@garrettcounty.org.

Garrett County Chamber of Commerce Travels to China

Join the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce on a fabulous trip to China, October 25 – November 2, 2013, visiting such cities as Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. Priced at just $2,199 for members and $2,349 for non-members, this all inclusive trip is a cost effective opportunity to discover and explore some of the leading cities in China and experience their centuries old customs and history while witnessing first-hand their rapidly changing economy and their expanding role in the global marketplace.

Nicole Christian, President & CEO of the Chamber experienced this trip in 2009. “The Citslinc China Tour was a fantastic experience. The trip was a perfect blend of history and culture at a very affordable price,” says Nicole. “The guides were outstanding, the hotels phenomenal, overall a great way to see China.”

This nine-day tour will include round trip international airfare from New York’s JFK International airport, Chinese domestic airfare, all airport taxes, air fuel charge, transportation to and from the airports in China, 5-star hotel accommodations, 3 full meals daily, deluxe bus tours, English speaking tour guides, and admission to all tours and attractions on itinerary. Passengers will fly into Beijing, the capital of China. Attractions in Beijing will include a visit to Tian An Men Square, Temple of Heaven, the Place Museum (also known as The Forbidden City), Kunming Lake, and the Great Wall. The next stops include Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou to see the centuries old Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple, Lingyin Temple, Yu Garden and the Bund, a famous waterfront park.

An orientation meeting is being held on May 2^nd at the Visitor’s Center Conference Room. Anyone interested is invited to attend and hear first -hand from Leo Liu, tour director, the details of this once in a lifetime opportunity. Mr. Liu will cover topics including the trip itinerary, visa application, currency exchange rate, travel insurance and much more leaving plenty of time for questions and answers.

For more information regarding this trip or to register for the orientation please contact Paula Thomas at 301.387.5237 or by email paula@garrettchamber.com.

Cabin Renovations Postponed Until Mid-July

New Germany’s historic cabins are scheduled to undergo extensive renovations this year. Although previously scheduled to begin in March, the renovation work is now set to begin in mid-July and end in December. This means that all cabins are now available for reservations until July 8^th, 2013.

Beginning July 8^th, all cabins (EXCEPT FOR CABIN #11) will be closed during the scheduled work, which will include full kitchen and bathroom renovations, new floors and ceilings, new windows and doors, new light fixtures, new subfloor insulation, and other energy-saving upgrades.

These much-needed renovations will help preserve the beauty and integrity of these historic cabins, while also making them more energy-efficient and comfortable for visitors to enjoy.

Those interested in reserving a cabin during the scheduled closure are encouraged to check with the park or reservation service frequently (http://reservations.dnr.state.md.us/), as some of the cabins could be re-opened without notice.

For more information, please call New Germany State Park at 301-895-5453.

GCMH GALA AUCTION ITEMS SOUGHT

The Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation is already hard at work preparing for the 2013 Garrett County Memorial Hospital Gala, scheduled for Saturday, November 9, 2013. “This biennial event is known for its wonderful food, beverage, and music appealing to bring all tastes and interests in support of the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation. The Gala will once again be held at the Wisp Resort, and along with wonderful entertainment, the Gala will include both Silent and Live Auctions,” explained Patti Battista, a Gala Steering Committee Representative.

The Silent/Live Auction Committee is once again seeking auction items of the highest caliber, quality and interests. As in past years, there will be vacation opportunities, travel opportunities, and sports event opportunities along with many items to be put to bid. “Many local and seasonal residents have time shares, or cultural membership clubs, or sports season tickets. If you, as owner, are aware that you are unable to utilize or be present for those opportunities (any time after the Gala date 11/9/13), we thoughtfully request that you please consider donating your valuable premium to the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation to be auctioned at the Gala. Your generous donation would certainly make the event much more fun for everyone, and allows the Foundation to provide the hospital with much needed funding,” encourages the Steering Committee. A statement of the gift, for tax purposes, will be provided to each donor.

Anyone who would like to contribute a gift/donation to the Garrett County Memorial Hospital Foundation auction, please contact Patti Battista, GCMH Gala Silent /Live Auction Chair at 301-387-7975 or Kathy Greaser, Foundation Director at 301-533-4178.

WV Woodland Owners Association 2013 Educational Tours:

Six woodland Educational tours are now scheduled for 2013. Periodically watch for more information on the Associations Website at: http://www.woaofwv.org or contact Dan Magill at: 304-293-9419 or by e-mail at: dmagill@wvu.edu Also, these events are free including lunch, but please RSVP with Dan Magill. Bring a friend! Everyone is welcome!

Do you own a wooded property and wonder about projects you might do to make it more productive? Or do you just like hearing about what woodland owners do to improve the woods they love so much?

Then come out and join us in attending six forestry and wildlife management educational tours on six different woodland properties across West Virginia that will highlight the management practices conducted by the six host landowners.

1. Mason County: Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Our host landowner, Bob Alexander will lead this tour and will share with us the work he and his family have accomplished and how they did it. This “get together” is sponsored by the West Virginia Woodland Owners Association, WVU Appalachian Hardwood Center/ Extension Service, West Virginia Forestry Association, the WV Tree Farm, and the WV Stewardship Programs.

Bob Alexander will lead the tour and tell the group about some key strategies in maintaining access roads, controlling invasive plants, harvesting timber, and planting oak and other tree species. We will also visit wildlife food plots and habitat areas on the property.