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Joanne Throwe Named Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary (DNR) Mark Belton today announced the appointment of Joanne Throwe as deputy secretary. In this role, Throwe will manage the day-to-day operations and execute the direction and vision of DNR.

“Joanne’s level of energy, experience and expertise made her an obvious choice for this role,” Belton said. “Her past experience in financing various environmental initiatives will be a huge asset for DNR as we work to implement and achieve the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, and other critical departmental initiatives.”

Throwe brings 25 years of environment and natural resource experience at the state and federal level. Most recently, she served as the director of the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center, where she provided technical assistance on financing issues related to environmental protection activities to help communities better manage their limited resources.

Read More Here:  http://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2015/10/15/joanne-throwe-named-department-of-natural-resources-deputy-secretary/

Garrett County showcases fall colors, Appalachian culture during 5-day Autumn Glory festival

OAKLAND, Maryland — Maryland’s westernmost county is showcasing fall colors and Appalachian culture during its annual Autumn Glory festival.

The event kicked off Wednesday evening at the Wisp Resort and continues through Sunday at various locations around Garrett County.

It includes the Maryland State Banjo Championship on Friday, the state fiddle and mandolin championships on Saturday and a parade Saturday afternoon in Oakland.

For More Information:  http://www.oaklandmd.com/autumn-glory-festival.html

New laws take effect in Maryland on Thursday

WASHINGTON — Many of the laws taking effect in Maryland this Thursday have to do with driving.

  • The speed limit on highways can be raised from 65 to 70 on a case-by-case basis. That’s happening first on I-68 in western Maryland. The State Highway Administration says it will study whether the speed limit can be safely raised in other locations.
  • You can leave your car unattended and running for up to five minutes if it has a remote ignition system or if it’s on private property and locked.
  • Any driver accused in a deadly crash and found to have a blood alcohol content above the legal limit will have their license suspended for at least six months. It used to be 45 days.

Read More Here:  http://wtop.com/maryland/2015/09/new-laws-take-effect-in-maryland-on-thursday/

48th Annual Autumn Glory Festival Set For October 7 – 11, 2015

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McHenry, MD — Enjoy the beauty of the fall season in the mountains as Maryland celebrates the 48th anniversary of Autumn Glory with two large parades, concerts, band competitions, art exhibits, antique and craft shows and much more from October 7 – 11, 2015 in Garrett County, Maryland. The 48th Annual Autumn Glory Festival is sponsored by Garrett Regional Medical Center, a proud affiliate of WVU Medicine.

Known for scenic Deep Creek Lake and Maryland’s only ski resort, Wisp Resort, Garrett County is also home to the annual Autumn Glory Festival, a five-day celebration of autumn that celebrates the beauty of the local fall foliage. From Wednesday through Sunday, the area offers a wide variety of things to do indoors or outdoors.

Take in the breathtaking views of our spectacular Fall Foliage by driving or biking one, or both, of the county’s 2015 Autumn Glory Fall Foliage Tours. The first tour is a scenic route which includes Several Barn Quilts, Friend’s Store, Cranesville Swamp, Swallow Falls State Park, Fork Run Recreation Area and Maryland Scenic Byways.   The Extended Fall Foliage Heritage Tour includes Bear Creek Traders, Historic Oakland, Maryland High Point, Historic African Methodist Episcopal Church, Loch Lynn Walking Trail, Simon Pearce Glassblowing Factory & Retail Store and Maryland Scenic Byways. Head to visitdeepcreek.com or the Visitors Center in McHenry to pick up the full map and directions.

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Autumn Glory Kickoff Dinner featuring live musical entertainment and recognition of the annual Autumn Glory Golden Ambassador will kick off the festival on Wednesday, October 7 at Wisp Resort in McHenry.

Thursday features the Oktoberfest dinner and concert by the Oom-Pah band and a fireman’s parade. The week continues with historic area tours, antique and craft shows, fine arts exhibits, farmers’ market, 5-K walk, musical concerts, dogsled events, a quilt show, corn maze, art glass exhibits, outdoor adventures, quilt shows, food and drink specials, live entertainment, comedy basketball game, pumpkin chucking contest, horseback trail rides, shopping specials and a wide variety of other activities.

For more details about Autumn Glory, please visit www.visitdeepcreek.com or contact the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce at 888.387.5237.

 

Read More Here: http://deepcreektimes.com/news.asp

Garrett County Home Show

2015 Garrett County Home & Garden Show September 26 & 27, 2015.
Exhibit Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds,
Route 219, McHenry (Deep Creek Lake), Maryland

Saturday, Sept 26, 2015
9:00am – 6:00pm

Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015
11:00am – 4:00pm

Set up is 9/24  3 – 7pm or 9/25 10am – 8pm   Tear Down is 9/27  4-7 pm or 9/28 9am – 1pm

Rain or Shine • No Visitor Admission Fee • Ample Free Parking

Our fourth annual show promises to be the best place to see what’s available in building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, crafts, and home-related services in Garrett County. And the show date is timed this year to offer even more exciting things to do and see!

Promoting the Show

We will be promoting the show throughout the year by direct mailings to targeted Chamber of Commerce and other businesses, ads in the county newspaper, The Republican, the Weekender, and Cumberland Times-News, and in online sources such as Deep Creek Times.  As the event draws near, we will send direct mail to a targeted list of likely visitors, promote the show on electronic bulletin boards, in local media outlets such as WKHJ-FM 104.5 (KHJ), and through roadside banners erected on major highways in Garrett County.  We are encouraging exhibitors to promote the show in their own regular advertising, on Websites, and by displaying the event poster that is provided.
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Questions? Contact Michael Bratton at 301-722-4343

 

Terms & Conditions: http://www.hbawmd.org/uploads/2015%20GC%20Terms%20Conditions.pdf 

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