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Maryland gas drilling propsects may improve with incoming governor
CUMBERLAND — The new administration of incoming Gov. Larry Hogan could revive the chances for drilling for natural gas in Western Maryland. That drilling should take advantage of technology developed by Alliant Techsystems Inc., said Allegany County Commissioner Bill Valentine. Valentine would like the first test well in Allegany County to use that technology, he said.
That’s at the same time that Gov. Martin O’Malley is being ripped by environmentalists for promulgating rules for hydraulic fracturing, which, when in place, could allow drilling to begin. O’Malley will leave office in mid-January. This week, Hogan said he didn’t like O’Malley issuing major regulations on gas drilling and other issues in the last few weeks of his administration.
Valentine and Del. Wendell Beitzel say O’Malley’s proposed rules are so restrictive that they would make drilling cost-prohibitive, but they think a new administration might be willing to offer safe regulations that would make it worthwhile for gas companies to consider drilling in Garrett and Allegany counties.
Even in making their own snow, ski slopes relying on Mother Nature
“…..Wisp Resort in Garrett County is holding its official season opening Saturday, and while Whitetail Resort and other Pennsylvania resorts have opened sporadically so far, they hope to stay open for good starting Saturday — if the weather cooperates.
“It’s an industry that is a bit of a guessing game and a bit of a gamble,” said John McCracken, a spokesman for Wisp Resort. “Even though the meteorologists say one thing, it could do a totally different thing.”
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Inaugural Benefit Day
Wisp Resort Announces the Inception of Benefit Day
Garrett Lakes Arts Festival named inaugural recipient of the 2014 Wisp Benefit Day
Wisp Resort announces the inception of Benefit Day, an annual philanthropic event to benefit a non-profit organization each year within the Garrett County community. The 2014 Benefit Day is slated for the day before the official opening day of the 2014.2015 Winter Season. The date is weather dependent but is anticipated to be December 12. All proceeds from Benefit Day ticket sales will go to the named benefactor. Tickets are $20 per person for adults and children 6 and older or 38” tall and include all-mountain lift ticket access for skiing and snowboarding, unlimited snow tubing and a mountain coaster ride. Tickets will be sold on-site at Wisp Resort, online at wispresort.com and through participating partners.
Garrett Lakes Arts Festival has been named the inaugural recipient of the 2014 Wisp Benefit Day. “Wisp Resort has been collaborating with GLAF for many years in their efforts to bring arts and entertainment to Garrett County. One of Wisp’s goals is to help foster continued high quality musical and cultural events and GLAF is a great resource. We are pleased to use our first Benefits Day as a major GLAF fundraiser,” stated Jerry Geisler, Wisp Resort’s General Manager. Garrett Lakes Arts Festival is a non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting cultural and artistic activities in Garrett County. Mary Callis, Executive Director of GLAF commented “The Garrett Lakes Arts Festival is proud to partner with Wisp Resort to showcase the beauty of Garrett County along with the enchantment of high quality performing arts.”
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Commissioners approve revised Water and Sewer Master Plan
The Garrett County Water and Sewer Master Plan has been revised based on preliminary comments from MDE, and is provided below for general review and comment. This is the version to be presented to the Board of County Commissioners for adoption during a Public Hearing at a time and place yet to be determined.
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Garrett County Tourism Outpaces Maryland Tourism Growth
Margot Amelia, Executive Director of the Maryland Office of Tourism, presented an update on the state of Maryland tourism at the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce’s Business Before Hours – Tourism Update on November 18 at Wisp Resort. According to Amelia, there has been considerable growth for Maryland tourism in recent years and Garrett County tourism has steadily outpaced the state’s increases.
During her presentation, Amelia tracked the progress of tourism since 2009. She stated that Maryland has grown tourism sales tax revenues 15.9 percent, while Garrett County has grown tourism sales tax revenues 21.8 percent during the same time period. Maryland has grown visitor spending 21 percent and Garrett County has grown visitor spending 38 percent. Maryland has grown lodging sales 14 percent while Garrett County has grown lodging sales 35 percent. Maryland has grown second home revenue 22 percent and Garrett County has grown second home revenue 39 percent. Maryland has grown hotel tax revenue 22 percent and Garrett County has grown hotel tax revenue 50 percent.
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