North Glade Run Stormwater Assessment
One of the goals of the Deep Creek Watershed Management Plan completed in 2014 was to “manage stormwater infrastructure to decrease pollution from both existing and proposed development to ensure healthy watershed conditions” (p. 26). One of the objectives stated the need to “develop an incremental plan to identify existing stormwater problems at a sub-watershed level and create an action plan for addressing issues and educating residents on best management practices” (p. 27). To that end, the County completed strategy #1 of that objective by ranking the sub-watersheds of the Deep Creek Watershed based on known areas of concern as observed by staff or reported by citizens and number of existing subdivisions developed prior to the requirement to install stormwater features. The North Glade Run subwatershed was ranked as the subwatershed with the most potential concerns. A stormwater assessment was initiated to identify locations of excessive erosion, identify their sources and recommend solutions for remediation. The intent of the County is to obtain a model for assessment that can be repeated in other subwatersheds in the future.
For More Information click here: https://www.garrettcounty.org/planning-land-development/forms/north-glade-run-stormwater-assessment
Lorie Burdock Named 2016-17 Garrett County Teacher of the Year
Lorie Burdock, teacher at Northern Middle School, has been named the 2016-17 Garrett County Teacher of the Year. Lorie teaches sixth grade science at Northern Middle School. She has been employed by Garrett County Public Schools since 1994, teaching 4th grade at Broad Ford Elementary School for six years before coming to Northern Middle in 2000. For twelve years she taught 7th grade language and mathematics at Northern Middle School before her current position of the past 4 years.
Lorie graduated from Frostburg State University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood / Elementary Education. Lorie indicated, “I love teaching! Science and engineering are extremely important to our country’s future. The greatest contribution I can make is the empowerment of my students. My goal is to foster a love of our earth, of experimentation, and of lifelong learning. Sixth grade science is the perfect place to make that happen.”
Read More Here: https://garrettcountyschools.org/news/2016/03/lorie-burdock-named-2016-17-garrett-county-teacher-of-the-year
TBT!!!!
Throw Back Thursday! Throwing it back in this awesome picture of Wisp Resort’s Main Lodge many years ago!
Breaking News: Campaign Success!!!
Friends–
A confluence of events in Annapolis has led to an amazing outcome for Deep Creek Lake:
DNR supports dredging the lake, has provided funds to develop a Sediment Management Plan to prepare for dredging; and funds for a pilot project will be proposed in the General Assembly in the coming weeks. In short, the process of planning and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year dredging program has begun!
We are speechless, pleased, proud, dancing, sobbing, and very appreciative of all who have helped get our lake to this point– Governor Hogan and his staff, DNR Secretary Belton, Senator Edwards and Delegate Beitzel, Garrett County Commissioners and County Administrator, Town Council of Friendsville, the dozens of lake stakeholders, home owners associations and businesses, folks who have donated to support our three years of our Bridge to Annapolis Campaign and our wonderful lobbyist Eric Gally.
Read More Here: http://friendsofdcl.bmetrack.com/c/v?e=8FB831&c=4BF0B&l=1EB758D3&email=7XlvWaVTMmJLakcVjE6T1Jq4wOJ2jUnu&relid=C0A80264
HOSPITAL-WIDE ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY AT GRMC
Garrett Regional Medical Center has recently upgraded its technology as part of an ongoing effort to ensure best practices in providing state-of-the-art care for the Garrett Region. The different technology purchases impact patient care in the areas of radiographic imaging, emergency care, surgical and anesthesia services as well in the critical care areas.
Steven Peterson, VP and Chief Information Officer explained, “Our radiology services have advanced from Computed Radiography (CR) to Digital Radiography (DR) which immediately captures a sharper image for diagnostic purposes. The hospital also procured two state of the art c-arms for surgical services, which are mobile x-ray devices that are named because of their shapes, and also a mini c-arm that will be used for faster diagnosis in orthopedic cases in the Emergency Department.”
On the heels of these upgrades, Garrett Regional Medical Center announced the start of new PET/CT Imaging Services. The PET/CT is often able to detect diseases, specifically used for Cancer Care in the very early stages allowing for early treatment. It is also used to show a patient’s response to a disease intervention. This new mobile service is being provided in cooperation with Alliance Healthcare Radiology. Appointments for this new service can be made by calling 866-245-5995.
For More Information Click Here: http://deepcreektimes.com/news.asp
Fracking Western Maryland? A documentary FRACKING WESTERN MARYLAND? is a documentary film by Mike Wicklein who has captured the contentious issues surrounding the fracking moratorium bill that was passed in the 2015 legislative session. The film features many familiar faces of Garrett County and legislators in Annapolis who advocated for and fought against the bill. You will learn how Engage Mountain Maryland rallied support to change the trajectory of this very important decision to hit the pause button on fracking Western Maryland.
Mike Wicklein will be present for this unprecedented premiere at Garrett 8 Cinemas to share his unique perspective on how the film developed from a 10 minute short to a 70 minute feature documentary.
Garrett 8 Cinemas, Saturday, March 5 at 9:30AM Admission is free to the public. Seats will be on a first come, first served basis. Join producer, director, and editor, Mike Wicklein, of FRACKING WESTERN MARYLAND? the documentary at Uno’s Restaurant and Bar.
The fundraising event will follow the premiere showing of Wicklein’s year long journey capturing the real-life drama of a small rural community that helped to pass a two and a half year moratorium on fracking in Maryland. You can discuss details of the film with the man behind the lens. Share and exchange with others who were part of the battle and who witnessed events unfold first-hand. Tickets can be ordered in advance on the Engage Mountain Maryland website www.engageMMD.org for $20 per person.
Information courtesy of: www.deepcreektimes.com.
