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Who I Am My name is Jay Ferguson, and I am a lifelong resident of the Deep Creek Lake area. I am also co-owner of the real estate side of Taylor Made. I have been in the real estate business for 21+ years now and I LOVE what I do! I have to say, my career really took off when I co-founded the real estate side of Taylor Made in 2014. Its been an amazing experience, building a real estate company from the ground up and achieving so much so quickly! In August 2016, we purchased Long & Foster Real Estate Deep Creek, where I had started my career in 2000. In 2018, we on-boarded virtually every agent from Coldwell Banker Deep Creek Realty as they closed up shop and the real estate family grew even more! We now have over 40 sales agents and have expanded to West Virginia and Pennsylvania, as well. Taylor Made is the #1 vacation rental company at Deep Creek with over 475 vacation rental homes, and over one hundred thousand yearly visitors. Its amazing what we have accomplished using the principles of honesty, teamwork and customer service! Personally, my wife Jessica and I enjoy traveling and especially spending time in the outdoors, hiking and exploring the many diverse areas that Garrett County is naturally blessed with. We have raised two wonderful children here, Kayleah (22) and Noah (13). In the summer, we love spending time on the water with friends & family and enjoying the lake life! We are both active in our church, our community & local school activities, and we fill our schedule with plenty of volunteer efforts. I currently serve on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity. I am proud to say that I was named Deep Creek Time’s Favorite ‘Community Champion’ in 2019. I was also named Garrett County Realtor of the Year in 2018-19, as well. I really enjoy promoting my hometown. I am very proud of the resort area that has developed over my lifetime and look forward to growing the area even more! Deep Creek Lake has been described as ‘The Lake Tahoe of the east', and I think that speaks volumes about the potential to own property here! Deep Creek Lake isn't really a town or city by itself; it's comprised of three towns: Oakland, Swanton & McHenry, Maryland. I am very passionate about my hometown and am impressed with how many people know about it as we travel around the country. Deep Creek Lake is an amazing place to visit and even better place to live! During the pandemic in 2020, our market exploded and more and more people left their primary residence in the city to live here permanently. With distance learning in schools and tele-commuting becoming the ‘norm’, many more people were drawn to the area to ‘live where they love to play’. Why You Want Me Working for You: In addition to being an owner, I am consistently one of the top-producing agents in the entire area and the Associate Broker of record for Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales. I have 21+ years of experience and I am a problem solver. There aren’t many situations that I have not encountered and I have a strategy for almost every scenario that you may encounter. I have extensively trained in all areas of real estate & emerging technologies, and also have trained as an appraiser, as well as served as a full-time Broker. I have a strong knowledge of the industry, as well as many trusted local contacts & affiliations that allow me to perform at a very high level and deliver results. I have a great deal of respect for my peers in this industry and have strong working relationships that I would love to put to work for you. Call me to discuss your situation - I know I can be of great service to you & others you care about! Honesty. Integrity. Results.

New listing! 2247 Herrington Manor Rd Oakland – GA8373774 – $191,000 – Walk to State Parks

Brick rancher with plenty of upgrades in an incredible setting! You’ll love driving home – surrounded by horse farms, state forests/parks and some of Garrett County’s most scenic vistas! 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas and 3 acres of level and partially wooded ground. Big views of the mountains from your yard! Detached garage, wooded setting. More here.
Listing Information
Property Type: Single Family-Detached
3 1 Full
130,680 Sq. Ft. 1,800 (approx) 1958
Yes- 1 space 2
HERRINGTON MANOR
Well
Septic
School Information
BROADFORD SOUTHERN MIDDLE SOUTHERN GARRETT HIGH
Room Information
Bathrooms
1
Kit-Dining Combo
Interior Features
 Electric Heating, Propane, Other, Forced Air, Other
Full, Other
 1
 None, Other, Lvl Entry-Main
Entry Lvl BR, Fireplace Equip., Other, Other, W/W Carpeting, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Exterior / Lot Features
 Horses Allowed
 1 Garage Spaces, Garage
Brick, Siding
None
Shows Well
 Deck
Driving Directions
From Taylo-Made DCV&S, south on Garrett hwy to Oakland. Right on Liberty St., which eventually turns into Herrington Manor Rd, property on left – 2447.

Garrett school transportation on board agenda

From Staff Reports

Cumberland Times-News

— OAKLAND — The Garrett County School Enrollment Committee will make a recommendation on the transportation study contracted by the board of education with School Bus Consultants at the June 10 school board meeting at 6:05 p.m. at the Central Office.

The 2013-14 Facility Study made a recommendation to consider moving students from the southern end of the county north.

The transportation study was completed following the facility study and Superintendent Janet Wilson appointed a committee to analyze the data and make recommendations to assist the school system in operating more efficiently.

After the board meeting, the committee’s presentation, along with the School Bus Consultants’ report, will be posted at www.garrettcountyschools.org. The board will accept public comments on the School Enrollment Committee report until noon on June 16. Comments can be submitted to areaenrollmentproposal@garrettcountyschools.org or by mail to Area Enrollment Proposal Committee, Garrett County Public Schools, Attention: Jane Wildesen, 40 S. Second St., Oakland, MD 21550.

The board will meet again June 16 at 5 p.m.

More here.

Garrett commission candidates talk job creation, budget

Elaine Blaisdell

Cumberland Times-News

— OAKLAND — Garrett County Commission candidates Eric Robison, Larry Tichnell, incumbent Gregan Crawford and Andrew Harvey address the biggest issues facing the county.

Both Tichnell and Robison said that the budget is one of the biggest issues facing the county. Tichnell suggested looking at each department to try to trim the fat from the budget. Robison has concerns about capital reserves being used to balance the fiscal 2015 budget.

“This will leave a structural deficit of $1.2 million for the incoming elected commissioners and kick the can down the road,” said Robison, who participated in the administrative session in which the commissioners reviewed the budget. “We should be looking at reducing the budget and working within the revenues generated, just like most households and businesses. If you make X, you can only spend X or go into debt.

“We should run government like a business and in economic hard times make difficult decisions to assure the success of the business,” said Robison. “I am willing to run government like a business; we need to budget within our means and market our assets.”

Tichnell also noted property rights and whether there should be zoning or not.

“I’m against zoning in the county,” said Tichnell.

Robison said that many issues facing the county stem from a lack of economic development.

“We need to broaden the tax base and market Garrett County to businesses that will enhance the current business base,” said Robison. “Those new businesses need to attract millennials with growing families and the ability to grow and encourage development for local employment.”

The county faces many challenges with growth and development similar to that of other rural counties across the state and the country, according to Crawford.

“Local government has had to be very reactive to changes in policies implemented by the state and the new fiscal realities of a slow recovery in rural areas,” said Crawford. “Problem solving, whether in business or government, requires innovative thinking and collaboration on all levels.”

Garrett commission approves budget, tax rates

Elaine Blaisdell

Cumberland Times-News

— OAKLAND — The Garrett County commissioners unanimously approved both the $71,835,856 fiscal 2015 operating and capital budgets as well as the fiscal 2015 tax rates during their public meeting Tuesday. The real property tax is $0.9235 in Mountain Lake Park and $0.990 in all other areas. The tax rate includes the fire tax rates, special fire tax levy per $100 and the landfill bond tax.

“This should be a joyous day like we celebrated over the weekend with our graduates because in this instance government has contracted and has actually cut funds for the budget that keeps the tax rate at 99 cents and still covers the basic services provided by the people’s government and it also kept community schools open this year,” said Jim Raley, commissioner. “What we hope by keeping the tax rate the same is that investors once again look at buying and building in Garrett County’s wonderful areas.”

The budget will be reduced by more than $6.5 million when compared to fiscal 2014 ($71.8 million versus $78.3 million). The county lost more than $5 million in revenue, $3 million in real estate tax, $525,000 in income tax and $500,000 in recordation tax, according to Scott Weeks, director of financial services for the county.

Commissioner Gregan Crawford stressed that despite the reduction in the budget that the property tax rate was kept flat, there weren’t any cost of living adjustments in the budget and the rainy day fund, which makes up 5 percent of the budget, remained intact.

“Friends, I just want to say that this budget before us is one of the most difficult in my four years,” said Raley. “Not only does it involve having to say no to many agencies and people who I trust, but it also cuts into services performed at the governmental level.”

More here.

In letter, county leaders express frustration with board of education

Elaine Blaisdell

Cumberland Times-News

— OAKLAND — In an open letter to the Garrett County Board of Education, the Garrett County commissioners expressed their frustration over being placed in a collective bargaining negotiation process with the public school system.

“It was you, the board of education, who negotiated a salary increase only to then make anincrease in employee compensation a controversial segment of the county government fiscal year 2015 budget,” says the letter addressed to Thomas Carr, president of the board. “It would seem from a responsibility perspective that you would honor the agreement you negotiated by eliminating items within the approved 2015 Board of Education budget.”

Carr said that reopening the negotiations would be the worstcase scenario.

“We have gone through a lot of choices and a lot of the cuts, that is not part of what is being considered. Since the letter went out we would really like to know where the written notification required by law is stating that we are anticipating reopening negotiations,” said Carr during Tuesday’s county commission meeting.

Larry McKenzie, director of finance for the board, questioned the accuracy of some of the facts contained in the letter.

“There are certain half truths within the letter,” said McKenzie.

McKenzie agreed that the board’s budget had increased to $51.8 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $51.3 million in fiscal 2014.

“I would say, by the same token, that we’ve made cuts and adjustments,” said McKenzie.

Cuts have been made to positions and the budget includes capital items such as the Southern Middle School renovation project, the alternative education program, textbooks and computers, according to McKenzie. The renovation project could potentially cost $16 million, according to the letter.

“Yes, we show a budget increase but certainly it’s not haphazard in terms of how those funds are being spent and certainly they are needs of the school system and needs of Garrett County,” said McKenzie.

New listing! 511 E Street Mt Lake Park – GA8370729 – $129,900

Priced to sell! Incredibly private setting in Mountain Lake Park, tucked-in by a fully fenced lot + mature oak, pine trees & lots of shrubs & greenery. 5BR 2.5BA with nearly 3,000sf, this home offers plenty of space, an eat-in kitchen, sun room, library, multiple heat sources and lots of built-ins throughout. Central to area schools, playgrounds, and Broadford Lake. Much more here.
Listing Information
Property Type: Single Family-Detached
5 2 Full/1 Half
9,000 Sq. Ft. 2,820 (approx) 1945
3
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK
Public
Public Sewer
School Information
CALL SCHOOL BOARD SOUTHERN MIDDLE SOUTHERN GARRETT HIGH
Room Information
Bathrooms
2 1
Sep Dining Rm, Eat-In Kitchen, Other
Interior Features
 Gas Heat, Wood, Stove, Hot Water
Improved, Other, Partial
 Ramp-Main Lvl, Other
Exterior / Lot Features
 Drvwy/Off Str
Brick, Vinyl
Asphalt Shingle
None
R
Renov/Remod
Driving Directions
From Hwy. 135, go past Southern Garrett Rescue Squad and turn left on D Street, immediately turn right on E Street and home will be on your right.
Financial Considerations
Fee Simple
1216010235
$2,357
2013

More here.

McHenry Highland Festival tomorrow at Fairgrounds

highland-festMcHenry Highland Festival

Date: June 7, 2014
Event Description:
The traditions of Highland music, games, and dance come alive at the McHenry Highland Festival! Visit the Clan tents and Celtic vendors. Kiss the highland cattle, watch the collies herd sheep, or pat an Irish Wolfhound. Join us for a weekend of Celtic celebrations– for young and old alike–in the scenic highlands of Western Maryland at Deep Creek Lake.
Location:
Garrett County Fairgrounds
Date/Time Information:
June 7, 2014
Contact Information:
1.800.313.0811

Developer Liquidation Sale! The Overlook Lake access lots starting $9,900!

Developer liquidation sale. Experience a quiet & secluded area of Deep Creek Lake. The Overlook is a lake view and lake access community in the southern mountains. 6 lot package shares 21+/- acres of beautiful common area, including a lakeside walking/hiking trail and lakeside gazebo. Wildlife abounds beside namesake stream ‘Deep Creek’! Includes lots 8, 14, 20, 21, 22, 23. All taxed seperately. More here.

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