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Famous Travelers: Edison, Ford, Firestone: The Vagabonds End Their Two Week Vacation in Western Maryland
On the afternoon of July 28, Harvey Firestone went horseback riding with family members. The horses they rode were borrowed from the party of Ralph Emerson “Froggy” Cross, who was surprised to discover the famous men camping at Muddy Creek Falls while horseback riding. Upon his return, Firestone generously paid Emerson with several ten and twenty dollar bills. Emerson’s party was extremely happy with this handsome payment, as they had paid only $1.25 to rent each horse from an Oakland stable.
When they returned to Oakland, Froggy and his friends spread the news around the community that the celebrated men were camping nearby at Muddy Creek Falls. Soon, crowds of people came to see the Vagabond’s at their campsite.
Newspaper reporters covered the Vagabonds camping adventures for a national audience anxious to read about the outdoor exploits of these well-known men. Possibly energized by Muddy Creek Falls, Edison was very talkative, especially to reporters, and some of his quotes are covered in this series of articles. Being business men, the Vagabonds knew the value of good public relations.
One writer said it best: “With squads of news writers and platoons of cameramen to report and film the posed nature studies of the four eminent campers, these well equipped excursions…were as private and secluded as a Hollywood opening, and Ford appreciated the publicity.”
On July 29, the Vagabonds relaxed around the camp, exploring and studying nature, resting, and relaxing in the company of their friends, simply appreciating and enjoying the resplendent riches of nature at Muddy Creek Falls.
Read More Here: http://dnr.maryland.gov/feature_stories/FamousTravelersPart8.asp
Route 135 Closes Due to Landslide, Unsafe Amounts of Debris
WESTERNPORT, Md. – The Maryland State Highway Administration closed down Route 135 on Friday, April 17, which stretches a half mile from Westernport to Luke, due to a significant landslide. SHA officials said it could get worse with the expected weather Sunday night.
Tony Crawford, SHA District Engineer, said landslides occur in the springtime, typically after the snow begins to thaw.
“Number one – remove the hazard of the slide on top of the mountain. Number two – get the road open as soon as possible,” Crawford said. “There’s still movement on top and it’s too unstable to get a piece of equipment any further out, so at this point were going to keep 135 closed.”
Crawford said they closed down the route for pubic safety due to large trees and big boulders falling, plus lots of loose debris. He said this is likely the second largest landslide to happen on the western side of Westernport.
Read More Here: http://www.your4state.com/story/d/story/route-135-closes-due-to-landslide-unsafe-amounts-o/16136/GnjJ-FdFFUma-bR59wVnzQ
House Bill 139 – Garrett County – Alcoholic Beverages – Sunday Sales
This bill repeals the requirement in Garrett County that a consumer order a meal simultaneously or prior to placing an order for an alcoholic beverage, or be entitled to a meal on the premises as part of a prearranged event, before the consumer is served an alcoholic beverage in specified establishments on a Sunday.
The bill takes effect July 1, 2015.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2015RS/fnotes/bil_0009/hb0139.pdf
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BEACON STUDY FINDS THAT GCPS HAS LOCAL ANNUAL ECONOMIC IMPACT OF $68 MILLION
The operation of Garrett County Public Schools generates an estimated economic impact of $67.91 million annually within the county, a study unveiled to the Board of Education today shows.
The study, conducted by the Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON) at Salisbury University, examined four factors: the economic and employment impact of school system operations, the economic value of degrees awarded, the impact of the school system on economic development, and the school system’s role in the reduction of public costs such as crime, healthcare, and welfare. Among its other conclusions, the study also found that every dollar in operational budget spending results in total local spending of $1.42, and every dollar in capital budget spending results in $1.41 in total local spending and $1.80 in total spending in Maryland.
In recent years, GCPS has annually graduated students who will realize an additional lifetime earnings of approximately $28.89 million (estimated total present value). The present value of the county income tax to be paid on these additional earnings is approximately $536,000 per graduating class.
“This study quantifies what we have long known – the Garrett County Public School System has an immense impact on the local economy,” Mr. Matthew Paugh, Garrett County Board of Education President, stated. “While the value of an educated population and trainable workforce goes beyond dollars and cents, the report demonstrates that funding of our local schools provides a substantial return on investment.”
CSX Train Derails near Swanton, Md.
GARRETT CO., Md. – A CSX train derailed just after 4:30 a.m. in Garrett County.
Officials with the Department of Public Safety say the train went off the tracks two miles north east of Swanton, near Spring Lick Road.
They say 11 cars derailed, all were empty except one, which was hauling 126-ton of heating fuel.
Officials say that car did not overturn and was not leaking any of the fuel.
No evacuations were made, and no injuries were reported.
Fire personnel from Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department are on the scene investigating, along with CSX.
For More Information Click Here: http://www.your4state.com/story/d/story/csx-train-derails-near-swanton-md/36577/sbxgPGQijEOq28QKoTwt8g
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