Sky Valley Members

               Efforts to try and control near shore grass growth have come down to legislation written by  State Senator Mike McKay( SB837) and our Delegate Jim Hinebaugh (HB910).
                These bills will have hearings in Annapolis on Feb 20 and 23rd respectively. They will require Brookfield Power to lower the lake for at least 30 days during the winter each year. This historically has prevented growth by killing of the grass by exposing it to the cold temperatures. Brookfield refuses to do this so legislation was drafted by the County and other stakeholders with the support of Mike and Jim.
                Following are the email addresses for both committee chairmen that will hold these hearings. Please write them and express your support for both Bills.
 
HB910 – Mark.Korman@house.state.md.us  (Environment & Transportation
SB837 – Brian.Feldman@senate.state.md.us (Education & Environment)
 
Thanks,
 
Bob Sutton
Pres. SV Board of Directors

Jan 2024 Accumulated Snow Photos

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Our crew has done a great job with the roads.  However drive slow going down hill.  Unplowed driveways are not useable.

High winds and snow today.

There are more people in Sky Valley taking advantage of the Ski conditions at the Wisp.

No problems with power outages so far.

Tuesday 9 Jan 2024.  Not a good day to drive to Sky Valley.  Big snow storm here.  Most Driveways will be unusable.  The SV crew are working hard to keep roads open.

The Sky Valley 2024 On-Line Electronic Member Dues Payment Option is Ready For Use Now!
Go to the home page of the Sky Valley Website to view or use this option.

We have 4 large item pickups for those
items that should not go into the compactor. 

The 2024 dates are: 

May 28th

Jul 8th 

Sept 3rd

Nov 12th

Deep Creek Lake Oakland Maryland 

Arrow Head Cove Dredging Project.

Dredging of the cove has started.  Photos Below

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What is Considered Thin Ice?

General Guide.

    2 inches thick or less should be avoided completely.
    4 inches or more is considered safe for ice fishing or other activities on foot.
    5 inches is recommended for snowmobiles or ATVs.

Attached are two prevent freezing pipes guides.

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Do to the condition and age of our old John Deer tractor it was necessary to trade-in our old John Deer tractor and purchase and new one.  A photo is attached.   Details of the purchase can be obtained at the Sky Valley Office.

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