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David Florence: Up Deep Creek with a paddle

Edinburgh canoeist David Florence believes he is peaking at the right time as he prepares to defend his two world slalom titles at Deep Creek Lake in Maryland this week.

The double Olympic silver medallist struck gold in the C1 singles and C2 doubles in Prague last September and recent form suggests that the 32-year-old is well capable of producing a repeat performance in America.

Florence was a close second in this summer’s World Cup C1 singles standings after winning in London and finishing second in Prague and Augsburg and he confirmed: “I’ll take confidence from my performances. I’ve had a really good season, even though you always want it to be better. Winning in London [at the Olympics] was fantastic and the season steadily built as it went along. I couldn’t ask for any more.”

His old rival, Slovak legend Michal Martikan, pipped him to the overall World Cup title by just 15 points, but Florence feels there is no clear favorite this week.

Read More Here:  http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/david-florence-up-deep-creek-with-a-paddle-1-3544058 

Public Meeting Scheduled on U.S. Route 219 Expansion Project

A public meeting on the U.S. Route 219 Expansion Project (North/South Appalachian Highway) will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Grantsville Elementary School.  The completion of this project is expected to have a positive impact on Garrett County businesses, especially those located in the northern portion of the county. Please attend and express your support for this important economic development project.

For More Information, click here:  http://roadapp.org/ 

Office of Economic Development Releases Annual Report

2013 marked a promising chapter in Garrett County’s economic narrative. Fifty new businesses found a home in Garrett County, and eight existing businesses expanded. Education continued to play a vital role in the county’s economic development initiatives, and opportunities for affordable homeownership were expanded when Community Action began construction of a new 36-unit lease purchase housing development in Oakland. Great things are happening in Garrett County, and we are excited to share them with you!

Read Full Report Here: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/36489324/DC_Annual%20Report_WEB.pdf  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fall Foliage Forecast: Exceptional Year in the Offing for Northeast

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Leaf-peepers, get set: Experts say the summer season has set the stage for potentially exceptional fall colors in the Northeast, though the weather through mid-October will ultimately determine how stellar of a display will emerge.

The Northeastern states have had a good to excellent growing season without any major disturbances, according to Dr. Michael Day, University of Maine research professor of Physiological Ecology.

“In addition, adequate precipitation and lack of wind disturbances has resulted in trees with an exceptional amount of foliage still attached,” he said.

Slight drought stress in the late summer helped to signal a seasonal change but did not force an early leaf drop.

The upcoming weather will play a critical role.

Read More Here:  http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/fall-foliage-forecast-exceptio/33676385

 

Wisp Resort to host Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race

— Sponsored by Monster Energy. Presented by Racers Edge & Gravity Soul–

Wisp Resort will host the Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race to be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 4 – 5, 2014. Four race disciplines will define this race as an all-mountain challenge including downhill, enduro, dual track and pump track.

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The Capitol Cup Mountain Bike Race will take place on a variety of terrain all over Wisp Mountain including Smooth Operator and High Roller downhill trails, BMX dual track and the two new pump tracks. One overall winner for the best combined time will be crowned on Sunday. Entry fee is $75 for amateur and pro class riders and includes a 3-day lift/trail pass. Nationally known bike trail builders, Racer’s Edge, will construct the courses and are recognized for creating challenging and spectator-friendly racing formats. The Monster Energy Team will provide three stunt and skills demonstrations by the Monster Energy Pro BMX Team, drink samples, prizes and giveaways.

Read More Here:  http://deepcreektimes.com/news.asp

NRP Charges 10 Men with Riding Off-Road Vehicles on Protected State Land

Acting on a citizen complaint, Maryland Natural Resources Police officers charged 10 all-terrain vehicle riders Saturday with illegally operating in the Youghiogheny Natural Resources Management Area (NRMA) in Western Maryland.

Officers staked out an area near Youghiogheny Mountain Resort in Oakland at 2 p.m. and issued tickets to 10 riders from Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia:

David Alan Bateman, 24, Arbutus; Christopher Matthew Bryant, 27, Alexandria, Va.; Kevin Lawrence Eckart, 23, Ellicott City; Bradley Joseph Fowler, 26, Ellicott City; Matthew Thomas Fowler, 23, Ellicott City; Jeffrey Alan Santmyer, 22, Ellicott City; Joshua Joseph Sebrosky, 23, Bethel Park, Pa; William Robert Setzler, 29, Glen Burnie; Brett James Smith, 24, Sykesville; and Jason William Vizzini, 25, Severn.

Read More Here:  http://news.maryland.gov/dnr/2014/09/08/nrp-charges-10-men-with-riding-off-road-vehicles-on-protected-state-land/