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Lake Park, MD 301-334-4533 • lbsaloon.com Monday – Thursday: 4 – 11; Friday & Saturday: 4 – Midnight; Sunday: Closed Nacho Ordinary Tuesday Wednesday Wing Night Thursday Night Dick’s BBQ Special BBQ Beef Sandwich, BBQ Pork Ribs Friday Night Fresh Steamed Shrimp Friday & Saturday Night - Prime Rib Night Sandwiches • Steaks • Chicken Seafood • Kid’s Menu & More Dinner Served--5:00 to 9:30 p.m. Mon - Sat Live Entertainment Select Weekends Saloon Open Monday - Saturday at 4pm Long Branch Motel -- Rooms Available January 2019 | The Lake-Front Magazine 3 Editor’s Note Dear Friends, In the words of the immortal John Lennon: “Another year over, And a new one just be- gun”. New years often mean new beginnings, resolutions made (and abandoned), goals set and plans set in motion. 2018 was a busy one for us, and ended on a high note with holiday events and parties celebrating the season. For those into winter sports, January is a highlight and our friends at Wisp have just finished almost $2 million in renovations to make their facility even better for guests and locals alike to visit and enjoy. Check out the Feature Story starting on page 6 for more information and our Skier’s Notebook returns on Page 52 with information about a new Apres Ski Theme Party they will be debuting on January 5th. There are still a wide variety of events to enjoy this month and organizations to get involved with. There are over 350 non profit organizations in Garrett County, including faith-based communities, and plenty of ways to lend a helping hand and give back to this wonderful community. For those of us who prefer a quiet book and cozy fire to while away the short winter afternoons, there are plenty of opportunities for that as well. Hope you find yours! 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Now Available in PDF Format Online! 4 The Lake-Front Magazine | January 2019 LITTLE SANDY’S DINEr Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Serving Breakfast all day Try our Weekday Lunch Specials Evening Dinner Specials Starting at $10.00 • Homemade Pies • Lunch Specials • Bagged Ice • Sweatshirts 301-387-9850 • Open Daily at 7am Intersection of Garrett Hwy & Sand Flat Road Master HVACR #97945 [email protected] MHIC #112322 240-321-6677 DeepCreekLakeHVAC.com January 2019 | The Lake-Front Magazine 5 Feature Story 2 Magical Experiences... After Christmas select Sale items 20% to 60% off 2018-2019 Ski Season Underway $3.9 million in Renovations Complete isp Resort has been a favorite ski destination for the Mid-Atlantic since 1956 and its humble beginnings with one slope and a one-room lodge. WOver the years, original owner Helmuth “Ace” Heise, upgraded the resort, adding trails through the 1970’s and pioneering one of the best snowmaking systems on the East Coast. As the area grew and with the completion of Interstate 68 making access easier, the resort continued to expand with more trails, upgraded lift systems and more. In 2005, with the official opening of the North Camp Addition, 30% more skiable terrain was added, bringing the total up to 34 trails on 172 acres in addition to a snowtubing park, Mountain Coaster, Ice Skating rink and more. The latest upgrades were made to the hotel itself. The 169 room slope side hotel began the major renovation overhaul in the Fall of 2015 and was finished up in the Fall of 2018. The Lodge at Wisp will welcome guests with significant changes and improvements to both the interior and exterior of the property. The upgrades are designed to give the hotel guests a heightened resort experience with more con- temporary accommodations, new outdoor gathering spaces, and an overall more modern, comfortable and functional design. The exterior changes include a new Winter Hours: Thursday - Monday 10-5pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday entrance featuring a Porte Cocherè that creates a grand sense of arrival to the resort by welcoming guests with an outdoor gas fireplace, a timber-frame structure with stacked stone façade and thoughtful lighting. The new entrance surroundings are en- hanced with landscaping highlighted by a dramatic waterfall, benches and a pergola walkway. The hotel exterior received a fresh coat of paint in a new color palate of earth tones to match the Porte Cocherè. The North Courtyard was opened in Winter 2016 complete with a gas fire pit centerpiece surrounded with Adirondack chairs with mountain and sunset vistas. A large lighted logo sign of The Lodge at Wisp hangs on the northeast side of the building and guides guests to the new entrance. 6 The Lake-Front Magazine | January 2019 Continued... 2 Magical Experiences... After Christmas select Sale items 20% to 60% off Winter Hours: Thursday - Monday 10-5pm Closed Tuesday & Wednesday January 2019 | The Lake-Front Magazine 7 Feature Story Continued Interior renovations include a redesigned and updated Front Desk and Check-in Area to complement the new entrance. All 169 guest rooms of the hotel have been renovated with freshly painted walls, new wall coverings, artwork featuring local photog- raphy, modern bedroom and living area furnishings, plush bed linens, new mattresses as well as upgraded lighting and fixtures. Sixteen new Business Class King Suites have been introduced into the guest room mix in the Tower Section. The hallways of the Lodge section received new carpeting, light fixtures and fresh paint. A new Fitness Center, opened in Spring 2017, features an Wisp features energy-efficient snowmaking systems abundance of natural light, with computerized weather and pumping stations. 90% inspiring mountain views and of all skiable terrain is equipped for snowmaking. Photo is easily accessible to all guest courtesy of Wisp Resort. rooms. The lobby is the star of BOAT SALES & SERVICE! End of Call today for information 301.387.0725 Season Next to Lakeside Creamery on Rt. 219 at the Lake Clearance www.funtimewatersports.com Open by Appointment 8 The Lake-Front Magazine | January 2019 the show, boasting beautiful new décor, furniture, an indoor fireplace, carpeting, and stone work. There are plenty of areas to sit down and watch television or relax with your friends, family, and colleagues. The Lodge at Wisp meeting rooms were outfitted with new audio visual equipment including built in monitors ranging from 48” to 85” and supporting sound systems along with new wall coverings and draperies. The Lodge at Wisp is a 169 room hotel located at the base of Wisp Resort and is attached to the McHenry Lodge and DC’s Bar & Restaurant. Groups gath- er in over 40,000 sq ft of function space for meetings, conferences, retreats, reunions and weddings.