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The following legislative proposals that are to be presented at the MLAW Fall Conference on Saturday, November 13, 2021. 1. Time to Care Act: This legislation would ensure Marylanders no longer have to choose between the job they need and the family they love by establishing a family and medical leave insurance fund to provide partial wage replacement for employees who take leave to care for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, their own serious medical condition, or a family member’s military deployment. 2. Motor Vehicle Insurance – Discrimination in Underwriting and Rating – Use …

Linda Edwards is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame for her business contributions and volunteerism in Garrett County.A lifelong resident of Garrett County, Linda Edwards began her professional career as a business woman and entrepreneur as an Insurance Agent with Hershberger Insurance in Grantsville after stints of working for the Federal Government in the Washington, DC area, and as a department secretary at Fairmont State College. Additionally, she had become a real estate agent. In 1989, opened the Grantsville Exxon with her husband and actively ran it for 20 years, where …

Judy Carbone is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame as a career mentor for women in Garrett County and a strong community advocate and volunteer. Carbone moved to Garrett County 20 years ago and was self-employed as a career and life coach, a service she provides to this day, not in a professional capacity but through her compassionate personality toward all she encounters. She dedicated 11 years to Garrett College, mostly known as the Director of Advising and Career Services. Carbone resurrected the Garrett County Job Fair and served as coordinator. …

Susan Newton is to be honored as an inductee into the 2021 Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame as an outstanding role model for young women in Garrett County. In her youth, Newton inherited a love and compassion for animals. Further, she was a member of the local Future Farmers of America and 4-H organizations, along with a participant and volunteer for the Garrett County Agricultural Fair. Newton was named Farm Queen in 1978. Susan Newton attended Garrett College, excelling on the volleyball team, and subsequently, she attended Alderson Broaddus University, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Newton …

June 19, 2021 from 10 AM to 12 PM, Garrett County Commission for Women will honor the 2020 and 2021 inductees to the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame. Woman of Tomorrow Awards will also be honored. **Please note, this is a small event and is by invitation only. Live streaming will be performed.** Know a Garrett County Woman who should be honored? GCCW is accepting nominations until May 10, 2021! Click here for more information http://gccw.info/hall-of-fame/

In their February 2020 session, Pam Trickett was unanimously approved for membership. Trickett was born in Oakland, attended Southern High School and topped off her official education at University of Maryland, College Park. After spending nearly 20 years in the radio and record industry, she returned to Garrett County to raise her daughter and spend time with her parents, Harold and Phyllis Trickett. Shortly after her return she became a small business owner in the county offering cleaning and home services to rentals, second homeowners, county residents and businesses. This summer celebrates 20 years with DCL Mountain Maids & Home …

In their August session, Erin-Ruth Oxford de Natividad was unanimously approved for membership, and subsequently voted for approval by the Garrett County Commissioners. Natividad was additionally voted in as the GCCW Secretary. Natividad is the owner of two local small businesses, the local wedding and entertainment industries. In the Summer, she volunteers to teach children at two separate church-based camps. Additionally, Natividad supports several community advocacy and philanthropic groups. Natividad is the daughter of Douglas Oxford, Jr, SGHS Educator Retiree, and the late Susan Athey; one of the original founders of the Garrett County Commission for Women, former chair to …

In their February 2020 session, Juliet Sanders was unanimously approved for membership. Sanders is an Administrative Officer for the Garrett County Health Department where she helps children and young families of Garrett County. Prior to that, she worked as a substitute teacher in the Garrett County School system for 8 years with a focus on Special Education. Sanders is also a former Board member and volunteer for the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF) and the Believe In Tomorrow organization with respite houses on Wisp mountain that provide families with terminally ill children a place to be together outside of the …

Dr. Yolanda Michelle Harman was unanimously approved for membership, and subsequently voted for approval by the Garrett County Commissioners on January 19, 2021. Yolanda Michelle Harman presently serves as Assistant Principal of Northern Garrett High School for the Garrett County Public School system. She taught at NHS and served as science chairperson from 1990 – 2013. She was also the Supervisor of College and Career Readiness for GCPS (2013 – 2017) and Supervisor of Science and Mathematics for WCPS (2017-2019). This is her 31st year in the state of Maryland educational system. Dr. Harman earned her B.S. in biology from Gannon …

GCCW is seeking your recommendation of an outstanding Garrett County woman for induction into the Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame.  Nominees should be women who have made outstanding contributions to Garrett County and are role models for tomorrow’s female leaders. The Garrett County Women’s Hall of Fame was established in 1995 as a permanent means of recognizing the significant contributions of Garrett County’s women throughout the area’s history. Your participation in this process will provide an opportunity to recognize the many talents and contributions of extraordinary women.  The nomination packet is attached.  We hope that you will be able …