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Grand Opening Of CARC Brings Accolades From Public, Officials

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Oct. 27, 2011

by Peggy Santamaria

The grand opening of Phase 1 of the Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC) provided a day filled with fun and festivities for the nearly 500 people who attended. The long-awaited community center is now a reality.

Garrett College alumni were invited to attend a pre-opening tour and breakfast. About 55 former students gathered to reminisce about the past and marvel at what is the latest stride made by their alma mater. Among the attendees were two who had made quite a trip to take part in these events. Marcelo Grisi arrived from Brazil, and Jim Pedicone drove 1,000 miles from Wisconsin to take part in this event.

The ceremonial ribbon cutting was preceded by messages of congratulations from local and state officials and dignitaries. Among those present and offering congratulations were Christopher Uhl from the office of Gov. Martin O’Malley; Robin Summerfield from the office of Sen. Ben Cardin; Julianna Albowicz representing Sen. Barbara Mikulski; Sen. George Edwards; Del. Wendell Beitzel; Garrett County commissioners Gregan Crawford, Bob Gatto, and Jim Raley; and Don Battista, CEO of Garrett County Memorial Hospital.

Garrett College president Dr. Richard MacLennan recognized the ground-breaking work of his predecessors Dr. Steven Herman and Dr. Jeanne Neff for their vision and determination to develop the concept of the CARC and find ways to bring it to fruition. He expressed deep appreciation for the foresight of former county commissioner Ernie Gregg in working to make this facility a reality and the determination of Sen. George Edwards to find the funds to do it. MacLennan also thanked the current county commissioners for all the support they have provided.

The county commissioners presented a check for $50,000 to the Garrett College Foundation to help sustain the “I Can Swim!” program, offered free to all kindergarten children in the county.

Throughout the day there were demonstrations of activities that will be among the offerings at the CARC.

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Grand Opening Of New Museum Set For Sept. 24

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Sep. 8, 2011

The ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of the new transportation museum of the Garrett County Historical Society in downtown Oakland has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24.

The museum was constructed with funds donated by the Howard and Audrey Naylor Family Trust, with additional monies for sidewalks and landscaping coming from state grants obtained through the town of Oakland.

According to Robert Boal, society president, while the official opening of the museum is set for Sept. 24, a “soft opening” will begin on Monday, Sept. 19, with the public invited to visit the museum between the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

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Ceremony Marks Opening of New GC Career Center

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Aug. 19, 2010

A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday marked the opening of the newest Garrett College facility, the Career Technology & Training Center (CTTC), located in the Central Garrett Industrial Park in Accident. The event was the culmination of a three-year collaborative effort of planning, designing, and building. The project involved input and funding at the county, state, and federal levels.
Julie Yoder, interim dean of Continuing Education & Workforce Development at Garrett College, welcomed guests to the inaugural event and introduced the speakers, who represented the officials, agencies, and businesses instrumental in the CTTC project.

Guest speakers included Garrett College president Dr. Richard MacLennan; director of Garrett County Economic Development Jim Hinebaugh; Garrett County commissioners Ernie Gregg, Dennis Glotfelty, and Fred Holliday; state Senator George Edwards; Robin Summerfield, field representative for U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin; Julianna Albowicz, field representative for U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski; Vickie Swink of the Maryland Department of Economic Development; executive director of the Garrett College Foundation Fred Learey; project manager, CRA Architects Adam Abraham; Willis Beitzel of Beitzel Corporation; assistant director of Garrett County Economic Development Frank Shapp; and Tom Vent, husband of the late JoAnn Vent, to whom Phase II of the CTTC project will be dedicated.

Dr. MacLennan thanked everyone who contributed to this endeavor. He underscored the importance of this new training facility to the long-term goals of the college. “Our mission is to make education accessible to everyone in the county. We will strive to match local training needs with local business demands,” he said.

Hinebaugh noted that the initiation of the second phase of the Garrett County Scholarship program targeting occupational studies directly coincides with the opening of the CTTC and further increasing opportunities for county residents. “We have expanded access to higher education which will better prepare our students for employment. We are growing our skill base in Garrett County,” he said.

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Grand Opening Of CARC Brings Accolades From Public, Officials

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