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Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Public meeting set for wind turbine farms in garrett county

A reminder to all that the DNR will be conducting two public meetings regarding the proposal to build wind turbine farms on Maryland public lands, including two state forest sites here in Garrett County. All Realtors® are encouraged to attend the meetings or to register your opinion on the issue.

Public meeting dates and locations are:

Wednesday, January 30 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Garrett College Auditorium
687 Mosser Road in McHenry (Garrett County)

Thursday, January 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Arundel Center Room 161
44 Calvert Street in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)

If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes to register your opinion on this matter by going to the DNR’s on-line

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/sustainability/wpm/

The comments that the DNR has already received can be viewed at

http://dnrweb.dnr.state.md.us/sustainability/listings.asp

As of this morning, out of 213 comments, 78.4% oppose wind mills on public land, 19.2% are in favor, with 2.3% remaining neutral.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Plans Under Way For SavageMan Triathlon Festival

Plans Under Way For SavageMan Triathlon Festival

Dec. 27, 2007
The second SavageMan half triathlon will be held in western Maryland on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, race producer/director Greg Safko told the Garrett County commissioners last Tuesday.

“There is no where else in the world that has a race as tough as this,” Safko said.

Proceeds from this charity fundraiser benefit the Joanna M. Nicolay Melanoma Foundation, which is based in Finksburg. Safko is a board member and one of the group’s founders.

The first SavageMan debuted in Garrett and Allegany counties this past September. It combined a 1.2-mile open-water swim at Deep Creek Lake, a 13.1-mile run, and a 56-mile bike race.

The run included a 550-foot climb from the lake to the top of Meadow Mountain. The bike course featured more than 5,500 feet of climbing, with the centerpiece of the race being the “Westernport Wall,” which rises 800 feet over one mile and includes a one-block pitch of more than 25 percent. Only 67 bikers made it up the “wall,” Safko noted.

More than 260 competitors from 14 states, Washington, D.C., Australia, Belgium, Canada, the Virgin Islands, and other areas participated in SavageMan. A post-race survey indicated that most of the athletes plan to compete again next year.

“They said they’ll be back one, two, three times,” Safko said.

He added that Chris McDonald of Australia, the overall winner, proclaimed that SavageMan was even more difficult than the “World’s Toughest Half Triathlon,” which takes place in Auburn, Calif. McDonald finished the local event in 4 hours, 46 minutes, and 31 seconds.

SavageMan has garnered national and international press coverage for the foundation and western Maryland, Safko said.

“We all stand to gain from this,” he said. “But we couldn’t have pulled this off without a lot of help and preplanning.”

Numerous local groups and individuals contributed to the success of the debut event, he indicated, including the county commissioners, Garrett County Board of Education, Peggy Jamison of Economic Development, the Sheriff’s Office, Health Department, Chamber of Commerce, Emergency Management, Steve Cosner and the Southern High School girls’ cross country team, Garrett College, Rock Lodge Trust, and numerous volunteers in Westernport and Lonaconing.

Safko also praised Garrett County Roads Department employees and their general superintendent, Fred Polce.

“He’s one of the unsung heroes of Garrett County,” Safko said about Polce.

Road crews put up signs, did some paving, and swept the entire 56-mile bike course for the safety of riders, Safko noted.

“Racers from around the world said they have never seen roads in that good of a shape in any other races,” he told the commissioners.

Safko plans to expand the triathlon into a festival. In 2008, the one-day celebration will include two events: a half triathlon and a shorter “international” distance competition. Following his meeting with the commissioners, Safko met with the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, and State Highway Administration to discuss next year’s event.

Safko said the 2009 SavageMan festival will be a two-day weekend event.

“I congratulate your organization’s efforts,” said Commissioner Ernie Gregg.

The JMN Foundation was established in January 2004. Its “Tri-To-Win” events, including SavageMan, support medical research leading to a cure for melanoma, opportunities to educate the pubic on prevention and the seriousness of melanoma, and the development of resources for patients and the entire melanoma community.

“Skin cancer and melanoma in the state of Maryland have increased 300 percent just within the last couple of decades,” Safko said.

The JMN Foundation works with health departments, including the one in Garrett County, and hospitals across the state to help provide residents with information about skin cancer, Safko said.

According to the foundation, melanoma is the most lethal form of skin cancer and accounts for 79 percent of all skin cancer deaths. Skin cancer is also the most common cancer among young adults ages 20-30, and is the primary source of cancer death for women ages 25-30 and the second most common cause of death for ages 30-35.

The JMN Foundation received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in 2006 for its many activities, which include maintaining a scholarship for Johns Hopkins University graduate students who conduct melanoma research.

For more information about the foundation, persons can visit melanoma-resource.org.

Information about SavageMan is available at http://www.savagemantri.org.

Full article courtesy of the Republican

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Slated In Oakland

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Slated In Oakland

Dec. 27, 2007
Oakland Main Street program officials are reviving an old tradition of fireworks on New Year’s Eve. With the support of town hall and the business community, a fireworks display will be set off from the Overlook beginning at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31.

“Oakland Main Street hopes to unite the community not only for the night but for the 2008 year,” said program manager Jack Cougle.

He encourages people to gather at the town parking lot to get the best view of the fireworks and to bring party favors and their favorite music with them.

Cougle is also looking for local talent who might be interested in presenting puppet shows, music, or other “street-type” of performances during the New Year’s Eve celebration. Additionally, vendors are invited to sell hot coffee and cider, baked goods, and other products to help their organizations’ fundraising efforts.

Cougle noted that the town hopes to expand the New Year’s Eve event in coming years.

“We hope next year to work with the arts, performing arts, and cultural community to actually develop a “First Night” – a substance-free, New Year’s Eve festival of the arts community,” he said.

The idea for the event began in Boston, Mass., in 1976 and is now in more than 130 cities throughout the world, according to Cougle.

“First Night,” he said, “seeks to foster the public’s appreciation of visual and performing arts through an innovative, diverse, and high quality New Year’s Eve program which provides a shared cultural experience, accessible and affordable to all.”

For more information, persons may call Cougle at 301-334-5095.

Full article courtesy of the Republican

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Public hearing on Backbone, Meadow Mountain turbines scheduled for Jan. 23

From Staff Reports
Cumberland Times-News

GRANTSVILLE - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will hold a public meeting Jan. 23 to solicit input to help guide the development of a state policy governing the use of public lands to host wind power turbines.

The process is being initiated in part in response to recent private requests to lease property in Savage River State Forest to site wind energy generators.

The Baltimore Sun first reported the plan, which was described by The Associated Press as the O’Malley administration considering the leasing of hundreds of forested acres atop Backbone Mountain and Meadow Mountain.

However, DNR spokeswoman Olivia Campbell said Tuesday that the O’Malley plan is strictly to develop a policy, and the policy may even say that public lands will not be made available for wind power.

“Maryland is committed to developing clean, renewable energy sources that support a healthy environment,” said DNR Secretary John Griffin. “However, our public lands belong to Maryland’s citizens and it is critical they have a voice in a decision-making process that could forever change our rural landscape.”

The Jan. 23 meeting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Grantsville Elementary School will provide general information on wind energy. The meeting is designed to obtain opinions and suggestions regarding the use of Maryland’s public lands. Comments will also be accepted online from Jan. 23 to Feb. 23.

During the public process, DNR will reach out to state and local elected officials, the Savage River Forest Advisory Committee and other stakeholders for input.

“The information we receive from our citizens will be a critical component of our policy development,” added Griffin.

An additional meeting will be held in Annapolis on Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Arundel Center, 44 Calvert St.

Full article courtesy of the Cumberland Times News

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Deep Creek Holiday Open House not just for children

Sarah Moses
Cumberland Times-News

SWANTON — Kids of all ages can come to the Discovery Center at Deep Creek Lake State Park as the park holds its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday.

“People can have their photos taken with Santa,” Patty Manown Mash, volunteer coordinator for the Maryland Park Service, said. “Volunteers will be downstairs and help kids make a craft frame for (the pictures). Kids can decorate themselves and there will be holiday crafts they can make.”

Manown Mash explained that the Western Garrett County State Park Volunteers Inc. has organized this as a day for locals and visitors alike to come and tour the Discovery Center and celebrate the holidays.

The event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and volunteer Peggy Carr said there is always a nice turnout, with around 60 children visiting the center last year.

“It is, for this time of year and the area, a good response,” Carr said. “We’ve been doing it for quite a number of years. It’s just something different and I enjoy it very much.”

Manown Mash said that the event isn’t just for children, as the volunteers have homemade cookies, hot chocolate and coffee available, with 10 percent off sales made in the Nature Store. She added that many families use the photos with Santa as a photo for their family Christmas card.

She added that the local rental companies like Coldwell Banker, Railey Realty and Long & Foster will be there passing out “goodies” as a way to thank people in the area.

“It’s all about getting in the holiday spirit,” Manown Mash said.

To continue with the theme of holidays and state parks, Carr said that there will be a Christmas tree with ornaments made from items in nature, and that the children will make nature crafts at the event.

Fred Schaich, president of the Western Garrett volunteer group, said that the event is something that both the community and the volunteers look forward to each year. His only concern, he said, is the weather.

“There are some who come back every year,” Schaich said. “I hope the weather lets up so we can have a really good turnout.”

Contact Sarah Moses at .

Full article courtesy of the Cumberland Times News

Friday, November 30, 2007

32nd Annual PACE Events Scheduled For Jan. 24-25, ‘08

The 32nd annual Mountain Maryland PACE (Positive Attitudes Change Everything) Reception will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, from 6 until 8:30 p.m., with the annual Legislative Breakfast slated for Friday, Jan. 25, from 8 to 9:30 a.m.

Both events will be held at the Loews Annapolis Hotel, and the general public is welcome to attend.

“These events provide the Mountain Maryland counties of Allegany and Garrett the opportunity to address their concerns in Annapolis, and have proven over the years to benefit the region,” said a PACE spokesperson.

Some of the legislative issues to be highlighted at this year’s events include the North/South Corridor project, gypsy moth eradication, continued funding for a new computer/communications building at Frostburg State University, and support for local governments’ authority to prepare and adopt comprehensive development plans and preserve their autonomy to enact and implement all related land-use regulations.

Businesses, organizations, and other entities scheduled to have displays set up during PACE include Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort, the Western Maryland Health System, NewPage Corporation, Allegany County Tourism, AES Warrior Run, Maryland Broadband Cooperative, Frostburg State University, Allegany College of Maryland, Garrett College, the Allegany/Garrett/Mineral County Foundation, Bill’s Marine Service, the Garrett Information Enterprise Center, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce, Adventure Sports Center international, the Wisp Resort, Pillar Innovations LLC, and the Allegany and Garrett County forestry boards.

Corporate sponsors are being sought to support the PACE events. There are four levels of giving: gold, $1,000; silver, $500; bronze, $250, and PACE Partners, $100. To date, PACE has received more than 50 sponsorships and in-kind contributions.

Invitations for the Reception and Legislative Breakfast will be mailed next week. Those who would like to attend, but do not receive an invitation may call 301-777-5967. For further information about the events and hotel accommodations, persons may visit http://www.mtmdpace.com.

Full article courtesy of the Republican

Garrett Choral Society To Present “Christmastide” Holiday Concert

The Garrett Choral Society, under the direction of Julie S. Turrentine, will present its annual holiday concert, this year titled “Christmastide,” on Saturday, Dec. 8, at 8 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. The performance will take place at the Faith Evangelical Free Church in Mtn. Lake Park.

The major work this year, Turrentine said, is the Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten, performed by the women. Britton wrote the several-movement work while on a ship, traveling from the United States to Britain in the spring of 1942.

“His use of canon (similar to a round) is evident in many of the movements which results in a massive choral echo,” the director said.

The program will open with the full chorus singing Carols Four, a “spirited setting” of four familiar Christmas carols, followed by a rendition of O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Other selections will feature brass and flutes, as well percussion accompanying a lively Nigerian carol.

The group will also be premiering Gloria by Randol Alan Bass, which Turrentine described as “a powerful and exultant work, combining the pageantry and splendor of brass with rhythmic energy and lyrical choral writing.”

A folk arrangement of Go, Tell it on the Mountain by British composer John Rutter will be performed, in addition to other familiar melodies. The Con Brio Singers, an octet, will perform with singer/guitarist Scott Robinson in a comtemporary work titled The Rune of Hospitality. Robinson will also perform a guitar and vocal solo of I Wonder As I Wander, accompanied by flutist Susan Peterson.

Lynn Grimm is the accompanist for the performance.

Other vocal soloists include Karen Winkelvoss, Carolyn Deverse, Susan Peterson, and Betsy Demp-sey. In addition to Robinson and Peterson, instrumentalists will include Moe Turrentine and Joe Ashby, trumpet; Don Sincell and Herb Lambert, trombone; Laura Robinson, hand bell; and percussionists Tom Graybill, Madonna Pool, Judy Bertsch, and Mary Walcek.

Tickets to the program are $10 for adults and $5 for youth 18 and younger. They are available from any member of the group, or at the door.

The concert is presented in part through a grant from the Garrett County Arts Council.

Full article courtesy of the Republican

Thursday, November 22, 2007

Community Calendar November 22 2007

MEETINGS

The Mountain Top Photography Club will meet Thursday, Nov. 29, in the lower level of St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Oakland, at 7 p.m. All interested photographers are welcome, regardless of expertise level. For more information, persons may call Ed Sipes at 301-387-8021.

The Beacon, a peer outreach and support service for individuals with mental illness, meets every Friday at Harvey House from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The TOPS Club Chapter379 meets Monday evenings at Mtn. Glade Adult DayCare Center, Pythian St.,Oakland. Weigh-in is at 5:30 p.m.,with themeeting immediately following. New members are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymousmeets every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., Monday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, andSaturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday at noon and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Liberty Club, 125Liberty St., Oakland; Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oakland; Thursday at 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Fourth St., Oakland.The McHenrychapter of AA meets Tuesdays at 8p.m. at the Deep CreekBaptist Church along Rt.219 across from Uno’s.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday and Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Bayard (W.Va.) United Methodist Church, located along Rt. 90. For more information, persons may call 240-321-3128 and ask for Charlie.

Alcoholics Victorious will meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Club on Liberty Street in Oakland. For more information, persons may call 301-501-1238.

Al-Anon Family Group meets at 125 Liberty Club, Oakland (use side entrance), every Monday at 8 p.m. Bruceton Al-Anon Family Group meets at Bruceton United Methodist Church Thursdays at 7 p.m. Entry is through the side door.

Narcotics Anonymous(NA)meets every Wednes­day at 8 p.m. at the 125 Liberty Club alongLiberty St., Oakland, 301-334-1298.

MISCELLANEOUS

Our Town Theatre’s Christmas Market will be at St. Peter’s Social Hall on Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas music, Christmas Café chili, Fair Trade coffee, bake sale, gift wrapping, and more. 

The Military Family Support Group is collecting snack foods and other items to send in “care packages” this Christmas to local troops serving around the world. Items may be dropped off through Dec. 1 at Oak Park Church of the Brethren, Mtn. Lake Park, Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and at the Realty Direct office, McHenry. For more information, persons may call Mel or Cathy Menker at 301-334-5906 or Sheila Shaffer at 301-616-6712.

Heartland of Preston County will offer a Community Health Awareness Series the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. For more information, persons may call Alice Maxwell at 304-329-3195.

MEALS

A Deer Hunters Breakfast will be served Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 to 8 a.m. at the Apostolics of Oakland, corner of Rt. 135 and G St. The menu will include biscuits, gravy, egg, sausage, pancakes, coffee.

The Apostolics of Oakland will serve a turkey dinner onSaturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The menu will include baked turkey, dressing & gravy, real mashed potatoes, green beans, applesauce or sauerkraut, dessert and a beverage. Eat-in, take-out, or delivery is available. Donations are $7 for adults and $4 for children. 301-334-5873.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Community Calendar November 15, 2007

MEETINGS

Preston County Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet Monday, Nov. 19, 7-8 p.m. at Heartland of Preston County, 300 Miller Rd., Kingwood, W.Va. For more information, persons may call 304-329-3195.

The Beacon, a peer outreach and support service for individuals with mental illness, meets every Friday at Harvey House from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The TOPS Club Chapter379 meets Monday evenings at Mtn. Glade Adult DayCare Center, Pythian St.,Oakland. Weigh-in is at 5:30 p.m.,with themeeting immediately following. New members are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymousmeets every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., Monday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, andSaturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday at noon and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Liberty Club, 125Liberty St., Oakland; Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oakland; Thursday at 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Fourth St., Oakland.The McHenrychapter of AA meets Tuesdays at 8p.m. at the Deep CreekBaptist Church along Rt.219 across from Uno’s.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday and Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Bayard (W.Va.) United Methodist Church, located along Rt. 90. For more information, persons may call 240-321-3128 and ask for Charlie.

Alcoholics Victorious will meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Club on Liberty Street in Oakland. For more information, persons may call 301-501-1238.

Al-Anon Family Group meets at 125 Liberty Club, Oakland (use side entrance), every Monday at 8 p.m. Bruceton Al-Anon Family Group meets at Bruceton United Methodist Church Thursdays at 7 p.m. Entry is through the side door.

Narcotics Anonymous(NA)meets every Wednes­day at 8 p.m. at the 125 Liberty Club alongLiberty St., Oakland, 301-334-1298.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Garrett Area Ladies Society (GALS) will hold an event called “Viva la Difference” on Friday, Nov. 16, at Cornish Manor from 6 until 9 p.m. Reservations are required. Persons interested in joining the group may contact Maggie Lemak at 301-387-7800.

Our Town Theatre’s Christmas Market will be at St. Peter’s Social Hall on Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas music, Christmas Café chili, Fair Trade coffee, bake sale, gift wrapping, and more. 

There will be a community Thanksgiving service held Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., at the community building in Terra Alta.

The Military Family Support Group is collecting snack foods and other items to send in “care packages” this Christmas to local troops serving around the world. Items may be dropped off through Dec. 1 at Oak Park Church of the Brethren, Mtn. Lake Park, Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and at the Realty Direct office, McHenry. For more information, persons may call Mel or Cathy Menker at 301-334-5906 or Sheila Shaffer at 301-616-6712.

Heartland of Preston County will offer a Community Health Awareness Series the first Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. For more information, persons may call Alice Maxwell at 304-329-3195.

MEALS

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6735, Mt. Storm, WV will sponsor a baked steak dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Menu consists of baked steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. Carry-out will be available.

A Deer Hunters Breakfast will be served Saturday, Nov. 24, 4 to 8 a.m. at the Apostolics of Oakland, corner of Rt. 135 and G St. The menu will include biscuits, gravy, egg, sausage, pancakes, coffee.

Gortner Union Church is having its annual Thanksgiving carry-in dinner Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Community Center, A program of music will be presented by the Mullet Family, Broadway, Va.

CHURCH

Mt. Storm United Methodist Ladies Group will sponsor a pancake supper on Monday, Nov. 19. Menu will consist of buckwheat cakes, pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, potatoes, and beverage. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Thursday, November 08, 2007

Community Calendar November 8, 2007

MEETINGS

The League of Women Voters of Garrett County will hold a consensus vote on immigration at its next board meeting, set for Monday, Nov. 12, at 5:15 p.m. at the Oakland Town Hall. The public as well as league members are invited to participate. For more information, persons may contact Donna Aspinall at 301-533-0210 (evenings) or 301-334-3963 (work).

The Beacon, a peer outreach and support service for individuals with mental illness, meets every Friday at Harvey House from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

The TOPS Club Chapter379 meets Monday evenings at Mtn. Glade Adult DayCare Center, Pythian St.,Oakland. Weigh-in is at 5:30 p.m.,with themeeting immediately following. New members are welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymousmeets every Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m., Monday at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, andSaturday at 8 p.m.; Wednesday at noon and Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Liberty Club, 125Liberty St., Oakland; Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Oakland; Thursday at 6 p.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Fourth St., Oakland.The McHenrychapter of AA meets Tuesdays at 8p.m. at the Deep CreekBaptist Church along Rt.219 across from Uno’s.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets every Thursday and Sunday at 8 p.m. at the Bayard (W.Va.) United Methodist Church, located along Rt. 90. For more information, persons may call 240-321-3128 and ask for Charlie.

Alcoholics Victorious will meet every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Club on Liberty Street in Oakland. For more information, persons may call 301-501-1238.

Al-Anon Family Group meets at 125 Liberty Club, Oakland (use side entrance), every Monday at 8 p.m. Bruceton Al-Anon Family Group meets at Bruceton United Methodist Church Thursdays at 7 p.m. Entry is through the side door.

Narcotics Anonymous(NA)meets every Wednes­day at 8 p.m. at the 125 Liberty Club alongLiberty St., Oakland, 301-334-1298.

MISCELLANEOUS

Our Town Theatre’s Christmas Market will be at St. Peter’s Social Hall on Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas music, Christmas Café chili, Fair Trade coffee, bake sale, gift wrapping, and more. 

There will be a community Thanksgiving service held Wednesday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., at the community building in Terra Alta.

All locations of the RuthEnlow Library will be closedon Monday, Nov.12, for staff training.

The Military Family Support Group is collecting snack foods and other items to send in “care packages” this Christmas to local troops serving around the world. Items may be dropped off at Oak Park Church of the Brethren, Mtn. Lake Park, Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., and at the Realty Direct office, McHenry. For more information, persons may call Mel or Cathy Menker at 301-334-5906 or Sheila Shaffer at 301-616-6712.

Heartland of Preston County will offer a Community Health Awareness Series the first Tuesday of every month beginning November 6 at 6 p.m. Dr. Fred Conley will be speaking on pandemic flu and ways to protect oneself. The Preston Co. Health Dept. will also be offering flu vaccines for $19. They will bill Medicare, Medicaid and PEIA. For more information, persons may call Alice Maxwell at 304-329-3195.

MEALS

Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 6735, Mt. Storm, WV will sponsor a baked steak dinner on Sunday, Nov. 18. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Menu consists of baked steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, coleslaw, rolls, dessert and beverage. Carry-out will be available.

CHURCH

Mt. Storm United Methodist Ladies Group will sponsor a pancake supper on Monday, Nov. 19. Menu will consist of buckwheat cakes, pancakes, sausage, sausage gravy, potatoes, and beverage. Doors will open at 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 04, 2007

National Whitewater Championships 2007 asci deep creek lake

US Slalom Nationals
The 2007 Whitewater Slalom National Championships held Saturday, August 4th, is the largest whitewater racing event in the United States. In addition to the Olympic whitewater canoe and kayak competition, ASCI will host a corporate raft race and freestyle kayak demonstration. The full U.S. National Team will attend and it will be their last race before the Pre-Olympic competition in Beijing, China.