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Boating meeting

Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Maryland Boat Act Advisory Committee meeting, Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Drive, Chester. The committee will discuss the 2011 regulatory requests and be briefed on recent regulatory changes to vessel noise on Deep Creek Lake and other matters. The public is welcome to attend.

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5 places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Maryland

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The Wisp Resort on Deep Creek Lake offers a variety of conditions depending on how close you’re willing to paddle to the boats.

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Still water becomes Class IV rapids

Sunday, August 21, 2011

By Craig Meyer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Even in a sport like kayaking, where every course has its own distinct features and challenges, the ASCI complex in Deep Creek Lake, Md., is considered truly unique among the greater kayaking community.

Situated in mountainous western Maryland, the whitewater course at ASCI maintains the distinction of being the world’s only mountaintop whitewater course.

“There is nothing in the United States or even the world that is like this,” said ASCI business manager Sandy Bello.

ASCI, a not-for-profit organization formed to promote adventure tourism and healthy outdoor lifestyles, opened the whitewater course in 2007 and has taken over 45,000 people rafting and kayaking in that time.

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State's Attorney Will Not Pursue Escape Charges

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Aug. 18, 2011

Charges against two men implicated in Deandre Kelly’s escape from the county jail in January were not prosecuted by State’s Attorney Lisa Thayer Welch during recent Garrett County Circuit Court proceedings.

Richard Demoan Hall Jr., 27, Frederick, and Eric Mandrell Nibbins, 27, Washington, D.C., were both indicted by the March 2011 grand jury with one count of conspiracy to commit first degree escape, first degree escape, two counts of first degree assault, two counts of second degree assault, and use of a handgun in the commission of a felony/crime of violence.

Five drug-related charges against Hall were also not prosecuted by the state’s attorney: possession of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute, conspiracy to possess CDS with intent to distribute, CDS distribute with a firearm, and two counts of possession of marijuana.

The drug charges stem from a traffic stop conducted by Maryland State Police on eastbound I-68 near Friendsville on Jan. 22. Hall and Kelly were passengers in a car driven by 27-year-old Frostburg area resident Amber Lynn James, who was stopped for traveling 83 mph in a 65 mph zone.

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Civic Club's Publicity Book Wins First In Nation

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Multiple hours of researching, designing, cutting, pasting, and other creative activity paid off in a big way for the GFWC (General Federation of Women’s Clubs) Civic Club of Oakland this year, as the organization’s publicity book, which records all the activities, news releases, invitations, programs, and other club events for an entire year (2010), was deemed to be the very best such book in the country. The book won the state of Maryland contest in June, and then this month was announced as the national winner. Members of the local club recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to the national headquarters to receive the award. The honor is timely, as the club has launched into a celebration of its 100th year of existence, having been founded in 1911. A series of events celebrating that milestone will take place this fall. More information will be published as these celebrations near. Pictured above at the D.C. event this month, from left, are Kris Yusko and Judi Schiff, both local members; Josephine Miller, state president; Carlene Garner, national GFWC president; Betty Ellington, local member and book compiler; Barbara Frantz, local president; and Ellen Fritz, local member and book compiler.

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So Many Choices To Make

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Thanks to cooperative (and generally sunny) weather, as well as the efforts of the event’s organizers, participants, and vendors, the Garrett County Agriculture Fair continues to offer an array of exhibits, food, rides, and games for patrons of all ages. Above is young fairgoer Jackson Doyle of Salisbury, Pa., who, undeterred by hands already full, scans a kiddie-pool sized sea of rubber ducklings in hope of choosing a winner. The fair continues through Saturday, Aug. 20, at the fairgrounds in McHenry. Photo by Barb Law.

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Fire Marshal: Sprinkler System Saved Carroll County Home

Fire Marshal attributes control of the fire and family’s safety to sprinkler system.

By Kym Byrnes

August 19, 2011

Three people safely escaped from a Mount Airy home Aug. 18 and there was minimal fire damage to the home, thanks to a sprinkler system that was installed during the house’s construction two years ago.

Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray told Patch that the public often doesn’t hear about the successes of these residential sprinkler systems because the fire damage and human injury are avoided, leaving little to report.

“It’s not exciting news but it’s important to get the word out that these sprinkler systems do work in saving lives and minimizing damage from fire and smoke. Because they work so well, we often don’t hear about them,” Mowbray said….

…The State of Maryland adopted the residential sprinkler requirement in the building code last year. Mowbray said they made the wording so that that counties can opt of out requiring it in their building code. Washington County and Garrett County are two of the counties that opted out of adopting the ordinance.

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Staycation: Mountainous Maryland

….Almost an hour further, you’ll find Deep Creek Lake and similar activities to Rocky Gap, but with skiing in the winter and white water rafting in warmer months. This area of Garrett County—the westernmost county in Maryland—is widely visited and has a bustling tourist season. Here, you’ll find a bit more diversity in activities.

Deep Creek Lake has several high-quality dining venues, a modern movie theater, go-carts, shopping mall and more choices for indoor recreation. Night clubs, water sports and horseback riding are also on the list of recreational activities, along with all-terrain vehicle rentals and guided trails.

Whether your wallet will let you travel only as far as Rocky Gap, or all the way to Deep Creek, there’s certainly no shortage of adventures to be found in-between the two.

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The 66th Crowning

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The annual crowning of the Garrett County Farm Queen was conducted in the new exhibit hall at the fairgrounds in McHenry on Sunday evening. Only two candidates entered the competition this year, with Katelyn Gnegy being chosen as the 2011 Farm Queen and Annie Graham as the first runner-up. Gnegy is pictured above in the front. At left is 2010 Farm Queen Kara Savage, and Graham is on the right. Queen Katelyn will reign over the many activities of the Garrett County Fair through Saturday night.

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Algae Growth At Broadford Lake Prompts GCHD Swim Advisory

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Aug. 18, 2011

Persons are advised to avoid swimming at Broadford Lake in Mtn. Lake Park today because of the growth of blue-green algae, according to Steve Sherrard of the Environmental Health Division of the Garrett County Health Department.

This is an advisory, not a posting of a complete closing. If persons opt to swim in the water, they should follow certain precautions outlined below.

Blooms of algae, called microcystis aeruginosa, have been observed in Broadford Lake, the officials reported. These blooms appear as a greenish substance floating on the water’s surface. Sherrard said the algae thrives in hot weather, which the county has experienced this month. While a few cold nights appeared to have stopped the growth, a tester from the health department went out this morning and spotted the algae again on the surface.

Persons should not swim in the water where these blooms are visible. They should not drink, swallow, or inhale the water. Pets should be kept away from the water.

If water contact occurs, persons should be sure to wash off with fresh water.

According to a press release from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the following have been reported where blue-green algae blooms are present in recreational waters:

Contact with water may cause either irritation or allergic reactions of the skin.

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Boating meeting

5 places to go stand-up paddleboarding in Maryland

Still water becomes Class IV rapids

State's Attorney Will Not Pursue Escape Charges

Civic Club's Publicity Book Wins First In Nation

So Many Choices To Make

Fire Marshal: Sprinkler System Saved Carroll County Home

Staycation: Mountainous Maryland

The 66th Crowning

Algae Growth At Broadford Lake Prompts GCHD Swim Advisory

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