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Mars Hill CollegeAdmisions OfficePO Box 370Mars Hill, NC 287541-866-MHC-4-YOUwww.mhc.edu

LearnNationally Accredited, 30 Majors & 33 MinorsEducation / Special EdBusiness / Computer ScienceFashion & Interior MerchandisingFine Arts / Music / TheatreAthletic TrainingZoology / BiologySociologyPre-Law / Pre-MedPhilosophy / ReligionPolitical Science

Play40+ Student Clubs & OrganizationsOutdoor Recreation CenterDisc Golf Course19 NCAA Div. II SportsCycling TeamClogging / Dance TeamGreek LifeStudent Government

PrepareWork and Service InternshipsCareer CenterService LearningHonor Scholar ProgramStudy AbroadLifeWorks Program

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Actually, it’s a mountain lion! Here at Mars Hill College, we’re adding a new twist to an old game and choosing you to join Cosmo as a mountain lion. MHC students have the opportunity to learn and play in a unique setting which blends small classes, strong academics, and a tight-knit campus just 18 miles north of Asheville, NC. Outside the classroom, our students compete in 19 NCAA Div.II athletics, explore the endless outdoor activities in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, and give back to the local and world community with internships and study abroad programs. With over $7million of scholarships, grants, and loans available to our students, MHC is also consistently ranked as one of the top colleges and best values in the southeast!

We understand what an important decision selecting a college is, and that’s why we want you to join Cosmo’s Pride. Cosmo’s Pride is your source for every detail about life as a MHC student. You’ll find information on everything from admissions, to our Honor Scholars Program, and even the food in the cafeteria. To join Cosmo’s Pride and see if MHC may be a good “fit” for you, simply visit us online at www.mhc.edu/info or complete the card below and stick it in the mail. As a member of the Pride, you’ll get access to exclusive content not available to our regular site visitors such as application checklists, online chats with current students and professors, and personalized content.

We’re confident that Cosmo’s Pride can answer your questions, but we’d still love to hear from you in person or show you around our campus! Feel free to contact us at 866.MHC.4.YOU or [email protected] if you have any questions or want to schedule your personal visit. We’re excited about having you in the Pride as you begin your senior year and college search.

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You’ll find a crisp, green chalkboard at every college in America...

but, it’s what is behind the board that makes a college truly unique.

Life beyond the chalkboard at Mars Hill College

If you would like to receive more information about life at Mars Hill College, simply tear out and return the chalkboard from the cover, the mountains are

yours to keep.

Mars Hill College students get to learn, play, and prepare themselves for the world of work and service in this beautiful setting: surrounded by the Blue Ridge mountains just minutes from

Asheville, NC.

To receive more information about life at Mars Hill College, simply tear out and return the chalkboard from the cover;

the mountains are yours to keep.

We don’t doubt its magical decision making powers...

we just think you may need a little more information before choosing the right college.

Here at Mars Hill College we understand what an important decision your college choice is, and unlike the magic 8 ball we don’t believe every question should have a “Yes or No” answer. In fact, selecting the college that is a good “fit” for you usually requires asking detailed questions with lengthy answers. Our admissions staff loves answering specific questions, but as you can see below, most of the answers just won’t fit on a pretty little blue triangle.

Have another question that can’t be answered in one word or want more details on Mars Hill College? Simply fill out the attached card and we’ll send you more information on admissions, financial aid, and life at

MHC. In the meantime, you can visit us online at www.mhc.edu or contact our admissions office toll-free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU.

MHC is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains just north of Asheville, NC.MHC is consistently ranked as one of the top colleges in the southeast by U.S. NewsStudent activites include hiking, intramurals & outdoor movies.MHC has nearly $7 million of financial aid, scholarships, & grants available to students.Our LifeWorks Program works to place students in relevant internships, service learning, & eventually jobs while enrolled.

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Fall Visitation DaySeptember 27, 2008

You’ll See Me on “The Hill”

I will attend Fall Visitation Day on Saturday, September 27, 2008

Name __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________

Address ______________________________ City _______________ PreferredState/Zip ______________________ Phone (___)________________

What is your present level of interest in attending MHC? (circle)

I’m still narrowing my list MHC is in my top 5 MHC is the college for me!

I will not be able to attend Fall Visitation Day, but I would like to schedule a personal visit on:

Month _______________ Day __________ Time _____________

Fal l V is i ta t ion DaySaturday, September 27, 2008

The Mars Hill College Admissions Office invites you to come relax with us and enjoy the weather as you tour our campus and watch some great football during our Fall Visitation Day! This is one of the most beautiful times to visit the Western North Carolina mountains, and you will love the crisp mountain air that surrounds you as you are enjoying our campus, taking a stroll through downtown Asheville, or driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is just a sample of the college life that awaits students at MHC.

Attending our Fall Visitation Day on Saturday, September 27, 2008, will give seniors the chance to apply and get their admissions file started. Juniors will get a head start on the admissions process for next fall.

Activities scheduled for the day include:

l Talking with current MHC students about issues that are important to you such as: student activities, dorm life, and spiritual growth.l Be our guest for lunch and get a taste of all the great food our cafeteria has to offer.l Enjoy complimentary tickets to watch as the Mountain Lions square off in an NCAA Division II matchup. l Find out about the nearly $7 million of scholarships and financial aid that are available to our students.l Meet with an admissions counselor and find out if Mars Hill is right for you.

To register for our Fall Visitation, get your complimentary football tickets, and find out more detailed information about the day, simply complete the attached reply card and send it back to us, give us a call toll-free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, or visit on the web at www.mhc.edu.

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Spring Visitation DaySaturday, April 26, 2008

The Mars Hill College Admissions Office invites you to come thaw out with us and enjoy the weather at our Spring Visitation Day! This is one of the most beautiful times to visit the Western North Carolina mountains, and you will love the warm mountain air that surrounds you as you are enjoying our campus, taking a stroll through downtown Asheville, or driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is just a sample of the college life that awaits students at MHC.

Attending our Spring Visitation Day on Saturday, April 26, 2008, will give seniors the chance to make sure their admissions file is complete and juniors a head start on the admissions process for next fall. While visiting us you will be able to tour our campus, meet faculty and coaches, and talk with admissions and financial aid counselors. We’ll make sure you hear about the issues that matter the most, like student activities, life in the dorms, internship and job placement, and the best day to eat in the cafe’.

To register for our Spring Visitation and find out more detailed information about the day, simply complete the attached reply card and send it back to us, give us a call toll-free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, or visit on the web at www.mhc.edu.

Can’t make it to our Spring Visitation Day, but still want to learn about all the cool stuff happening on “the Hill”? Schedule your own personalized visit! MHC welcomes visitors Monday–Friday from 9–4pm and on Saturday by appointment. Personal visits can be scheduled toll free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, using the attached reply card, or online at www.mhc.edu.


I will attend Spring Visitation Day on Saturday, April 26, 2008

Name __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________


What is your present level of interest in attending MHC? (circle)


I will not be able to attend Spring Visitation Day, but I would like to schedule a personal visit on:

Month _______________ Day __________ Time _____________

Spring Visitat ion DaySaturday, April 26, 2008

Hey Guys, I’m Cosmo, the MHC mountain lion and I want to personally invite you to join me for Winter Visitation Day here on “The Hill.” This is one of the most beautiful times to visit the western North Carolina mountains. You will love the crisp, cool mountain air that surrounds you as you are enjoying our campus, taking a stroll through downtown Asheville, or snowboarding at one of the nearby ski resorts. This is just a sample of the college life that awaits students at MHC.

Attending our Winter Visitation Day on Monday, January 19, 2009 and talking with your admissions counselor to ensure your file is complete will save you time during the second semester of your busy senior year. While visiting us you will be able to tour our campus, meet faculty and coaches, and talk with admissions and financial aid counselors. We’ll make sure you hear about the issues that matter the most, like student activities, life in the dorms, internship and job placement, and the best way for you to get involved.

To register for our Winter Visitation Day or for more detailed information about the day, simply complete the attached reply card and send it back to us, give us a call toll-free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, or visit us on the web at www.mhc.edu.

Can’t make it to our Winter Visitation Day, but still want to learn about all the cool stuff happening on “The Hill”? Schedule your own personalized visit! MHC welcomes visitors Monday–Friday from 9–4pm and on Saturday by appointment. Personal visits can be scheduled toll free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, using the attached reply card, or online at www.mhc.edu.

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__________________________________________ (_____)________________ (email) (cell phone)

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fr / so / jr / sr / transfer current school _______________________________

I will attend Winter Visitation Day on Monday, January 21, 2009

I will not be able to attend winter visitation day, but I would like to schedule a personal visit on: Month _______________ Day __________ Time _____________

Want a faster admissions decision?

It’s simple, just follow these steps to speed up the process!

1. Fill out an application on your visit (We’ll even waive the $25 fee)

2. Bring your current transcript and SAT/ACT scores with you or mail them to us ahead of time.

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MARS HILL COLLEGEWinter Visitation Day / Monday, January 19, 2009

The Mars Hill College Admissions Office invites you to join us for our Winter Visitation Day! This is one of the most beautiful times to visit the Western North Carolina mountains, and you will love the crisp, cool mountain air that surrounds you as you are enjoying our campus, taking a stroll through downtown Asheville, or snowboarding at one of the nearby ski resorts. This is just a sample of the college life that awaits students at MHC.

Attending our Winter Visitation Day on Monday, January 21, 2008 and talking with your admissions counselor to ensure your file is complete will save you time during the second semester of your busy senior year. While visiting us you will be able to tour our campus, meet faculty and coaches, and talk with admissions and financial aid counselors. We’ll make sure you hear about the issues that matter the most, like student activities, life in the dorms, internship and job placement, and the best day to eat in the cafe’.

To register for our Winter Visitation and find out more detailed information about the day, simply complete the attached reply card and send it back to us, give us a call toll-free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, or visit on the web at www.mhc.edu.

Can’t make it to our Winter Visitation Day, but still want to learn about all the cool stuff happening on “The Hill?” Schedule your own personalized visit! MHC welcomes visitors Monday–Friday from 9–4pm and on Saturday by appointment. Personal visits can be scheduled toll free at 1-866-MHC-4-YOU, using the attached reply card, or online at www.mhc.edu.


I will attend Winter Visitation Day on Monday, January 21, 2008

Name __________________________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________


What is you present level of interest in attending MHC? (circle)


I will not be able to attend winter visitation day, but I would like to schedule a personal visit on:

Month _______________ Day __________ Time _____________

Want a faster admissions decision?

It’s simple, just follow these steps to speed up the process!

1. Fill out an application on your visit (We’ll even waive the $25 fee)

2. Bring your current transcript and SAT/ACT scores with you or mail them to us ahead of time.

Winter Visitat ion DayMonday, January 21, 2008

Office of Admissions l PO Box 370 l Mars Hill, NC 28754 l www.mhc.edu

/mhc application guide/

incoming freshmen

m completed application for admission

m $25 application fee

m official high school transcript

m SAT or ACT scores

transfer students

m completed application for admission

m $25 application fee

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colleges attended

m official high school transcript

m SAT or ACT scores (if required)

Admissions PolicyWhen evaluating applications for admission we take into account overall course selection and grades obtained, SAT or ACT scores, and your answers on the application. Other factors considered in the decision include leadership roles, service, extracurricular activities, impact on community, and overall ability to be a good “fit” at Mars Hill College.

Applicants are encouraged to complete a minimum of 18 units of study with a C average or better on college preparatory units.

A final transcript certifying high school graduation must be submitted prior to the first day of class. Failure to submit final transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended will result in the suspension of financial aid.

Transfer StudentsTransfer evaluations are completed once an offer of admission is made to the student. Credit is granted on a course-to-course basis and all transfer credits, including grades and quality points, will be entered on the student’s transcript. Transcripts from institutions not accredited by a regional accrediting agency will be evaluated on a course-to-course basis when the student submits the course descriptions, course syllabi, and faculty credentials.

Although a student may transfer more than 68 hours of credit from a community college, he/she must complete 60 hours at the senior college (4-year) level. In order to receive a degree from MHC, a student must earn the last 32 semester hours at our college (12 in the major) with at least a 2.0 GPA.

General Equivalency Diploma (GED)The General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is an acceptable certification of diploma. However, the incomplete high school transcript must be submitted in addition to the GED.

Homeschool StudentsHomeschool students must provide documentation showing registration with the North Carolina Division of Non-Public Education or with an equivalent agency.

Honor Scholars ProgramStudents with a weighted GPA of 3.5 or higher and SAT score of 1100 (ACT 24) or higher are eligible for the MHC Honor Scholars Program. Some scholarships have additional criteria, including state of residency, anticipated major or minor, class rank, or financial need. Qualified students will be given an Honor Scholars Application and invited to attend an interview date.

Admissions Information & Deadlines Application - Rolling deadline, applications accepted until all spaces for the upcoming semester are reserved.Tuition & Housing Deposit - The $250 tuition & housing deposit is fully refundable until May 1 or after you move off campus.Summer Orientation - Summer Orientation is a one-day event that takes place during June and July every summer. There will be four dates available for students to select.Housing Assignments - Housing assignments will be made prior to or on your selected orientation date or after your deposit is received. SAT Code 5395ACT Code 3124

Campus VisitAll students are strongly encouraged to visit the MHC campus. Personal visits can be scheduled Monday-Friday from 9-4pm and on Saturdays by appointment. To schedule your visit, please call 1-866-MHC-4-YOU or visit us online at www.mhc.edu.

Office of Admissions l PO Box 370 l Mars Hill, NC 28754 l www.mhc.edu

Financial Aid, Scholarships, Grants, and Loans MHC offers a wide variety of financial assistance to all our applicants ranging from academic scholarships and the Honor Scholars Program to federal loans. Your FAFSA must be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov using the current year’s tax records and our school ID code, 002944.

Preliminary Design of 4th and 5th Runways and Associated

Taxiways, Washington Dulles International Airport

Project Description

Utility Design Designed a 2” domestic sanitary sewer and a 4” glycol sewer to service the proposed de-icing facility. These sewer designs were force mains each approximately 1600 linear feet and requiring the design of 2 pumping stations. Designed a 6” domestic water main, a 10” dedicated fire suppression water line, and a 2” natural gas main for the new Dulles Fourth Runway Facility. The water mains were approximately 3600 linear feet and the natural gas main was approximately 5300 linear feet. MAEC also designed an 8” temporary water line to provide water service to the Contractor’s Staging Area where the concrete batch plants were located. Erosion and sediment control performed for over 1200 acres of land disturbance.

Role of MAEC

The addition of the fourth and fifth runways will allow Washington Dulles International Airport to better serve their increasing volume of traffic. The runways will provide additional airfield capacity which will help Dulles to avoid aircraft delays.

Project Benefits

Extensive Coordination Due to the large amount of ongoing planning, design and construction, careful coordination was required to avoid conflicts with existing and proposed facilities. Plan production was separated into separate packages for submission to MWAA: clearing, earthwork, paving, transitions, and navigational aids. This allowed the erosion control measures to be staged during construction. The erosion control design was completed in accordance with the federal NPDES requirements and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Soil and Water

Client

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA)

Fee

$2.2M

Completion Date

December 2005

Due to the growth in the volume of air traffic, expanding the existing three-runway configuration at Dulles has become a necessity. In the years since opening, Dulles has made preparations for expansion by ensuring land was available for a fourth runway, and more recently by acquiring land for a fifth runway. The proposed fourth runway will be a north-south runway, while the fifth runway will be an east-west runway. Both of the new runways will include high-speed exit taxiways, an instrument landing system, and associated lighting systems.

Survey MAEC performed all the surveying for this project including GPS, SUE and conventional surveys. The project included records research, establishing 70,000 linear feet of survey control network, tree canopy height location, GPS layout of 25 geotechnical boring locations on the proposed East-West Runway, GPS layout of 20 geotechnical boring locations on the proposed North-South Runway and over 360 acres of obscured area DTM surveys.

Services

• Sanitary Sewer • Water Main • Erosion and Sediment

Control • Conventional Surveys • GPS • SUE

+ Field Design

Raleigh, NC Charlotte, NC Washington DC

V: 919.297.0220 f: 919.297.0221 www.maec.com

The Perfect Balance for Your Projects

Role of MAEC MAEC has been selected to perform a multitude of environmental services for the NCDOT, providing environmental assistance for highway planning and determining the impact of highway improvement projects on natural systems. Expected project types include jurisdictional wetland and stream determinations, delineations, siting, and mitigation site studies, natural system assessments, and environmental permit development. Project locations will likely include eastern coastal areas, the central piedmont, and western mountains. We will be coordinating with regulatory agencies (NCDWQ, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), USACE, USFWS, NCDCM) in dealing with Coastal Area Management Act requirements, Neuse River Basin Buffer rules, Section 404 and 401 requirements, the isolated wetland rule, and any issues regarding protected species and critical habitats.

Benefits NCDOT and other firms are able to use the environmental studies and reports completed by MAEC, as part of the NEU Contract, in order to ensure that future projects occur with minimal environmental impact.

Open-end NEU Contract


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Project Description The Natural Environment Unit (NEU) of the North Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to providing the highest qual ity environmental input to all customers in a timely, cost efficient manner, while balancing the need for high quality transportation infrastructure with environmental stewardship. The open-end contract issued by NEU includes, but is not limited to the following work: natural resource investigation, regulatory permit applications, and other environmental studies, analyses, and reports for certain highway projects.

Environmental

Client NCDOT

Completion Date Contract for 2004-2006 term

Fee $400,000

Services • Permitting • Wetland Mitigation • Knowledge of local

codes • Wetland/stream

determinations & delineations

• Natural system assessment

• Coastal permits

Services


Project Description The project is located along the east coast of South Carolina between

Charleston and Savannah, GA. Developed in the late 1980’s as a priority of

the SCDOT, the project was terminated due to immense opposition from

the public and environmental agencies. Ongoing and intensifying safety

concerns have resurfaced the project which involves improvements to

approximately 22 miles of US 17 from Gardens Corner, SC to Jacksonboro,

SC through the ACE Basin.

Role of MAEC • NGS or SCGS control

points used to set control

pairs throughout the site

using GPS static surveys

• Conventional ground

survey methods used to locate edge of pavement, centerline, and ditches

• Use topographical information to develop cross sections at 50-foot

intervals on curves and 100-foot intervals on tangents

• Public records research of all properties that might be

impacted by the construction of proposed project

Project Benefits The work that MAEC performs for SCDOT will help to make

much needed improvements on this section of US 17. The

improvements will help ensure that the highway can

accommodate the increased traffic-flow. This will allow for

safer and more efficient travel for motorists.

Services • GPS Static Surveys

• Ground Survey

• Cross Sections based

on topographic

information

• Public Records

Research

Client

Completion Date In-progress

Fee $800,000

US 17 Improvements – Gardens Corner to Jacksonboro, Beaufort/Colleton Counties, SC

Field Services


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References for Additional Information & Project Examples

MAEC (www.maec.com) EEP (www.nceep.net) PDEA (www.ncdot.org/doh/preconstruct/pe/about.html) US Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District (www.saw.usace.army.mil) NC Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (www.enr.state.nc.us)

598 E. Chatham Street, Suite 137 Cary, NC 27511 V:919.297.0220 f: 919.297.0221 www.maec.com Raleigh, NC Charlotte, NC Washington D.C.

Glossary of Environmental Terms

Wetlands – Areas characterized by water-adapted plants and soils along with a regular influx of water. A few examples in our state include tidal marshes, freshwater marshes, and bogs.

Buffer – An area adjacent to a stream, wetland, or shoreline where development activities (e.g., buildings, logging) are typically restricted or prohibited; undisturbed vegetation and soils act as filters of pollutants in storm water runoff.

Conservation Easement – A voluntary legal agreement between a landowner and a conservation organiza-tion or public agency that limits some portion of the land’s uses. Landowners voluntarily agree to give up cer-tain development rights on the land area while still retaining ownership of the land; certain tax benefits may accrue to landowners who sign conservation easements with qualified conservation organizations/agencies.

Restoration – The re-establishment of wetlands or streams in an area where wetland conditions or stable streams have been lost.

Compensatory Mitigation – Any mitigation action taken to compensate for stream and/or wetland impacts since impacts to wetlands and streams are unavoidable during development. This regulatory tool requires developers to pay for restoration at a different site to off-set the loss of wetlands or streams at the develop-ment site.

Fee Simple Agreement – The purchase of a qualifying property, based on current fair market values. This a conventional real estate purchase much like the sale of a home.

Understanding the “Full Delivery” Process

The perfect balance for your projects

MA Engineering Consultants, Inc. (MAEC) is a full-service consulting firm specializing in Environmental, Field, Design, and Planning Services. MAEC was founded in 1992 and has a corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC with additional offices in Falls Church, VA and Charlotte, NC. Over the past thirteen years, MAEC has built a solid reputation in the region working with other consulting firms and state and federal agencies. MAEC has three environmental scientists on staff with over thirty years of combined experience in stream and wetland restoration. If you have further questions or would like more information regarding an environmental issue, please contact a member of our environmental staff.

Marc Seelinger - Senior Environmental Scientist 919.621.8885 (cell)

919.297.0220 ext.132 [email protected]

Mike Eagan - Senior Environmental Scientist 919.297.0220 ext. 115

[email protected]

Q. What is “Full Delivery?”

A. Full Delivery is a process in which an individual or organization identifies a piece of property that might be suitable for wetland, buffer and stream restoration. Next, the proponent of the project prepares a technical and cost estimate to submit to the State for approval.

Q. What State agency approves the project?

A. The Ecological Enhancement Program (EEP) is an agency within the NC Department of natural resources and the Environment (DENR). This agency is a joint venture between DENR and NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT).

Q. Why my property?

A. Your property has the potential to provide mitigation for off-site wetland, buffer and or stream impacts. These impacts arise from permits issues by the US Army Corps of Engineers for both public and private entities. NCDOT generally is the largest holder of these permits.

Q. How long does the review process take?

A. The proponent generally has 3 months to prepare the proposal. The State usually takes an additional 3 months to complete their review of all submitted proposals. Overall the process should only take 6 months. Q. Is this process competitive?

A. Yes. The State issues a public request for proposals (RFP) and makes its decision about which of the submitted properties to choose based on a score and lowest average cost. Q. Where can I find more information on the process?

A.The Ecological Enhancement Program’s website is a wealth of information. They can be found at: http://www.nceep.net

The “Full Delivery” Process

Who we are Who we are

Q. Can I offer my land to more than one interested firm?

A. Generally, no. To keep the procurement process competitive, only one proposal per site is allowed. Q. Who owns the land after the project is completed?

A. If the property is purchased in a fee simple agreement, then the proponent would own the land. EEP does not want to own the land. Once the project is complete, the land is usually donated to a local non-profit organization. If a conservation easement is the piece purchased, then the current land owner retains title to the land. The conservation easement stays permanently with the land. Q. What effect does the conservation easement have on my ability to use the land if I remain the owner?

The conservation easement is held by EEP. This ensures that the restoration measures remain in tack. No further development is allowed within the conservation easement area. Q. Can I still hunt on the land?

A. Yes. The conservation easement allows hunting, fishing or other quiet enjoyment of the land. It does restrict the use of motorized vehicles in the easement area. Q. What construction activities will be done on the land to restore wetland and streams?

A.The goal of the wetland and stream restoration work is to re-establish the natural flow of the system. This involves earthwork to re-grade the site and in the case of streams to put back the meanders. Native trees and shrubs are planted and a fence is constructed around the site to keep out any livestock. Q. If I do not agree to sell, can the State take my land?

A. No. This process is not subject to immanent domain. The State cannot condemn your land for wetland, buffer and stream purposes.

Money

Land

Q. What part of the land do you purchase?

A. We can either purchase the entire land with a fee simple agreement or put a conservation easement on a portion of the land. Q. How much money can I get for my land?

A. The land or conservation easement is purchased at a fair market value price, usually comparable to surrounding land values. Q. How will this project affect my land value?

A. It is generally desirable to have a natural area on a piece of property. While the land value of the conservation easement might not increase property value, the surrounding land benefits from the beautification of the site.

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Gas Utility Service

Adding

Balance

Who We Are

MA Engineering Consultants, Inc. (MAEC) has offices in Raleigh, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Falls Church, Virginia. We are a certified Minority/ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with numerous municipal and state agencies, as well as a member of the Federal Small Business 8(a) program.

What We Offer

Full Service - Our Utility Department provides a complete project solution from preliminary design through construction administration and inspection services. We maintain in-house survey/ SUE crews and environmental staff for all field investigative services; a staff of highly experienced utility coordinators and a senior design staff with unparalleled experience in large and small water, sewer and gas projects.

Experience - Our Utility Staff has been involved with design/build and design-bid-build projects for DOT, FAA, municipal and private projects for the past 14 years. Our staff has in depth experience working with both public and private sector clients. We offer our Clients on-time, cost effective and innovative solutions.

Local - Local firm ensures familiarity with NC gas utility work regulations and permitting.

Time - Full service capability results in a major time savings for client.

Efficiency - Local, full service agency saves money by doing all work in-house and not having to log extensive travel.

Our Staff • 2 Utility Designers • 3 Utility Coordinators • 7 Professional Engineers • 3 SUE Crews • 5 Professional Land

Surveyors • 3 Environmental Scientists

A Few of Our Clients • City of Raleigh • City of Durham • City of Charlotte • Town of Cary • Town of Chapel Hill

Gas Utility Services

Gas

• Distribution System Flow Analysis • Engineering Design and Drafting • Construction Manual Development/Enhancement • Operations & Maintenance Manual Development/

Enhancement • DOT Compliance Audits • Construction Management

Utility Coordination

• Records Research • Plan Review • Meetings • SUE Services Quality

Assurance

SUE Field Services

• Level A – Vacuum Excavation • Level B – Underground Utility Location • Level C – Above Ground Appurtenances and Overhead

Utility Mapping • Level D – Records Map

the perfect balance for your projects

Firm Profile

Office Locations Corporate Headquarters 598 East Chatham Street, Suite 137 Cary, NC 27511 919.297.0220 Regional Offices Columbia 1523D Sunset Blvd. US Hwy 378 W. Columbia, SC 29169 Charlotte 16415-A Northcross Blvd Huntersville, NC 28078 704.896.5250 Washington, DC 44965 Aviation Drive Suite 110C Dulles, VA 20166 v: 703.661.0901 www.maec.com

MA Engineering Consultants, Inc. is certified as a Federal Small Business 8(a) company for the following NAICS codes: 541330 (Engineering Services), 541340 (Drafting Services), 541360 (Geophysical surveying & mapping), 541370 (surveying and mapping except geophysical), 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services), 541690 (Other Scientific & Technical Consulting Services).

Who We Are MA Engineering Consultants, Inc. (MAEC) has offices in Cary, North Carolina; Huntersville, North Carolina; Columbia, SC; and Falls Church, Virginia. We are a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with numerous municipal and state agencies, including acceptance in the Federal Small Business 8(a) program. Solid Reputation. The volume of repeat and referral work from our extensive client list serves as the foundation of the firm’s solid 13-year track record. Top Grossing Firm. Since 1998, MAEC has been one of the top grossing firms with NCDOT IDIQ contracts. We’re Growing. In 2004, revenue grew by 40 percent and staff increased by 50 percent. Our Strength is Our People

• 10 Professional Engineers • 5 Professional Land Surveyors • 5 Design Engineers • 2 Environmental Scientists • 4 Survey / SUE crews

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Able to Handle Large and Diverse Projects Curtis Road from US 17 to "A" Street on board the USMC Base, Onslow County, NC - New River Air Station Urban Collector Widening of US 17 at Curtis Road intersection to accommodate additional turn lanes onto Curtis Road. Design included symmetrical and asymmetrical widening of Curtis Road to accommodate a "turn around" road at USMC Visitors Center. Parking spaces at visitor center were also included for vehicle inspections. The widening of "A" Street at Curtis Road intersection accommodated additional turn lanes onto Curtis Road. Drainage was controlled through open shoulder section. US 601, Union County, NC - Prepared preliminary right-of-way and final roadway plans for widening of 1.6 miles of US 601 to a 5-lane curb & gutter facility. Also prepared preliminary design for widening approx. 12 miles of 2-lane roadway to a 4-lane divided roadway from NC/SC state line to a 5-lane section. set alignments, grades, guardrail, and right-of-way. Calculated quantities for engineers estimates and coordinated with other DOT Units to complete plans. Preliminary Design of Fourth and Fifth Runways and Associated Taxiways, Washington Dulles International Airport— MAEC designed a 2” domestic sanitary sewer and a 4” glycol sewer to service the proposed de-icing facility. MAEC also designed a 6”domestic water main, a 10” dedicated fire suppression water line, and a 2” natural gas main. MAEC also designed an 8” temporary water line to provide water service to the Contractor’s Staging Area where the concrete batch plants were located. Erosion and sediment control was also performed for over 1200 acres of land disturbance. Plan production was separated into separate packages for submission to MWAA. These packages included an earthwork, pavement, transitions and navigational aids package. This allowed the erosion control measures to be staged during construction. Also performed all the surveying for this project including GPS, SUE and conventional surveys. The project included records research, establishing 70,000 linear feet of survey control network, tree canopy height location, GPS layout of 25 geotechnical boring locations on the proposed East-West Runway, GPS layout of 20 geotechnical boring locations on the proposed North-South Runway and over 360 acres of obscured area DTM surveys. I-485 Median Widening between I-77 and Arrowood Road – As a member of the Design Build Team of APAC-Carolina, Ralph Whitehead and Associates and others, MAEC is providing engineering and surveying services. Construction fee is expected to reach 45 million dollars. Replacement of Bridge over Salkehatchie River on US 278, SC—Providing roadway storm drainage, including ditches, culverts and outfalls. Providing all aspects of the drainage design including invert elevations for all longitudinal ditches, closed storm drainage systems, cross pipes and energy dissipaters. Provide a sediment and erosion control plan to be used during the construction process to identify additional right-of-way. Will submit a stormwater management report outlining the results of the hydrology, hydraulics and proposed design.

Multi-Disciplinary Firm field • Surveying • Subsurface Utility Engineering • Utility Coordination • CADD Mapping • Records Research design • Roadway Planning/Design • Hydrology/ Stormwater Design • Permits • Structure/ Bridge Design/ Inspection • Design/Build • Permitting • Utility Design/Coordination/ Inspection • Value Engineering • Quality Assurance • CADD Services environmental • Endangered / Threatened Species • Ecological Assessment and

Mapping • Natural Channel Design • Wetland, Stream and Soil

Monitoring • Geographic Information Systems • Database and Web Design • Permitting • NEPA/SEPA Documentation • EIS/EA/FONSI • Categorical Exclusions • Natural Resources Technical

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• Utility Investigation

• Utility Coordination

• Utility Design: Water, Sewer, and

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• Records Research

• CADD Mapping

• Construction Administration

• Code Compliance

MA Engineering Consultants is pleased to announce the expansion of our Utility Division. In addition to our three SUE crews, two design engineers and three utility coordinators have joined the firm. The staff operate out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC and are equipped to travel to projects across the Southeast.

Frederick Jetter, PE, PLS - Dr. Jetter has more than 40 years of experience in the engineer ing consult ing industry and has been with

MAEC since its inception in 1992. Dr. Jetter manages a wide variety of municipal, state and federal projects. He is competent in the preparation of construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, and reviewing shop drawings. Dr. Jetter serves as a principal quality control engineer due to his vast experience in all facets of transportation design including structural, roadway and drainage, and more recently serves as the Associate in Charge of the firm’s Surveying, SUE and Utilities Department. He is capable of overseeing a multi-disciplined project from beginning to end; ensuring a quality, cost-effective and professional job.

Utility Division Leader Utility Design Engineers

Keith Gualtieri, PE – Mr. Gualtieri has more than 13 years in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution

and transmission facilities. Most recently, he served as Project Engineer for a $200M gas expansion project, which provided natural gas service to 13 counties in Eastern North Carolina. During this project, he was responsible for overseeing the design of all pipeline facilities, materials selection, permitting, management of contract firms, budget management, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and industry standards.

Utility Coordinators

Brandy Carter - Ms. Carter has nine years of highway construction experience. Her resume includes right-of-way research, utility coordination, and property acquisitions. As a utility

coordinator for NCDOT, she managed utility relocations on many highway transportation projects and division safety projects. Throughout Ms. Carter’s career, she has managed all aspects of utility relocation work.

Richy Narron - Mr. Narron has over seven years experience in the highway construction industry. Prior to joining MAEC, Mr. Narron spent five years at NCDOT as the Design Build

Utility Coordinator. Mr. Narron has experience reviewing and approving utility relocation plans, estimates, prior rights documentation, SUE data, utility invoices and conducting field meetings. He has developed a close relationship with utility companies, municipalities and design build teams in North and South Carolina.

Webb White - Mr. White has over 12 years of highway construction e x p e r i e n c e , w h i c h includes surveying, utility coordination, railroad

coordination, and SUE. His experience includes coordinating utility relocations on a wide variety of projects with NCDOT and SCDOT, along with numerous municipalities. These projects range from rural bridge replacements complex urban construction, to fast paced design/build.

Utility Division

For More Information:

To learn more about our new services or

to discuss a project, please contact Fred

Jetter.

Telephone: 919.297.0220

Fax: 919.297.0221

E-mail: [email protected]

Kevin Zdeb, PE – Mr. Zdeb has over 12 years of experience as a design engineer and project manager in privatized construction development;

as well as providing construction observation on the projects. Mr. Zdeb’s design experience includes sewage collection, treatment, and disposal facilities; stormwater collection and treatment systems; and water supply and distribution systems. Other design experience includes subdivision and commercial sites. During his career, Mr. Zdeb has gained extensive experience in preparation of plans, specifications, and engineering reports. While serving as a project manager, he has worked closely with NCDOT, NYSDOT, the Town of Cary, and the Town of Apex.

Monday"Live Green: Dress Your Earth" Wren Student Union, Blue Room, 1:30-4:40 PM

Potential call for volunteers for various environmental causes/projects Wren Student Union, 6:30-7PM

Viewing of films “Buffalo Creek” & “Buffalo Creek Revisited”Belk Auditorium at 7 PM

Powder Puff FootballFootball Field, 9 PM

Tuesday“Treasures of Pisgah,” National Forest Hike 2-6 PM, Meet at LifeWorks parking lot

Mr. and Ms. Mars Hill Pageant. (Featuring short earth day videos)The Loft, 8-10 PM

WednesdayT-shirts and Clothing Recycle & SwapThe Quad, 12–3 PM

Hybrid Car ShowThe Quad, Noon-4 PM

4 Corners of the World Food The Café, 4:30-6:30 PM

Viewing of Film: “Kilowatt Ours” Belk Auditorium, 7 PM

ThursdayQuad Fest The Quad, 4-8 PM

“How to Recycle!” Presentation by Madison County Recycling Program The Quad, 4-8 PM

Tree plantings in Recreation ParkMeet at LifeWorks for transportation. 1-4PM

FridayA Recycling Showcase. Counting recyclables and a trip to the recycling center.Lower Quad outside Renfro Library Building, 12:30-1:30

The Mars Hill College Cycling Team was started in the spring of 2007 and saw its first full season of racing in 2008. The team was founded under the leadership of Grant Gosch, former Director of the Outdoor Center and local cyclist, due to overwhelming student interest. What started as a club quickly caught the interest of the MHC community at-large and by the end of 2007 cycling team group rides were attended by students, professors, and administrators. Any questions as to the strength of the cycling culture at MHC had been answered!

During the 2008 season, the MHC Cycling team officially joined the Southeastern Collegiate Cycling Conference (SECCC) and participated in a full schedule of collegiate racing. The season culminated with MHC making a strong showing at the conference championships. In just its first full year of racing and as a SECCC member, MHC made a statement at the conference meet, taking 4th and 5th place in the women’s and men’s crit, respectively, and 1st place in the women’s road race.

2009 will mark the second full year in the SECCC and first year under new head coach Hugh Moran. We have momentum, student interest, faculty support, and the perfect terrain to grow a stellar cycling team and long tradition of cycling here at “The Hill.” The only missing ingredient is you!

MHC Cycling Tradition

Mars Hill College Cycling Coach Hugh Moran

[email protected]

1.866.mhc.4.youwww.mhc.edu

cycling team

Ride Race

January31st-1st Florida State University

February7th-8th University of Florida 14th-15th Georgia Southern21st-22nd University of South Florida28th-1st North Georgia College and University

March7th-8th Clemson14th-15th Georgia Tech21st-22nd Cumberland/Vanderbilt28th-29th Auburn

April4th-5th Alabama11th-12th Furman University 18th-19th Lees-McRae College25th-26th Brevard College–Conference Championships

May9th-10th National Collegiate Cycling Championship, Ft. Collins, CO

Come train with the team on the beautiful mountain roads in western North Carolina. Whether you want to ride all day on challenging, isolated mountain roads, have access to the latest cycling technology, or get advice from a personal and on-staff coach, the MHC cycling team can accommodate your training needs. We welcome cyclists of every skill level from beginners, to weekend warriors, to the seasoned junior racer. We even have a couple of loaner bikes if you’re a first-timer and want to give it a try.

CompuTrainer – Team members have access to MHC’s own computrainer station providing them with the very best training data and fitness results. Coach Hugh can set pre-determined workouts on the trainer for you or you can just take it for a spin on a cold morning.Spin classes – Team members participate and often lead spin classes. Spinning provides a good setting for team building and is also a great way to stay in top shape during the colder winter months.On-staff coach – Unlike many larger schools, MHC has a cycling coach, Hugh Moran, on staff at all times. Whether you need advice on technique, area rides, improving your performance on the bike, or just want a riding partner, Coach Hugh will be happy to help.

Mars Hill College is located in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Just outside our campus are literally hundreds of miles of beautiful and challenging cycling terrain, arguably the best in the country. You can ride along the Ivy River or push yourself to the limit up climbs with such names as “The Wall,” “Elevator Shaft,” and most challenging of all our climbs “Little Tinker Bell.” Don’t let the name fool you!

Area rides – The MHC cycling participates year-round in the many charity rides that western North Carolina has to offer. Popular rides include the Burnsville Metric, Assault on the Carolinas, Fletcher Flyer, Tour de Leaves, and Blood Sweat and Gears. These rides provide team members with a great opportunity to meet other local riders, promote Mars Hill Cycling, and get out and enjoy our surroundings.Hot Doggett – Every year MHC and the local Rotary Club team up to sponsor the Hot Doggett 100k. The ride starts and finishes at our beautiful campus and provides the cycling team with an opportunity to showcase our training grounds and give back to the local community. The ride usually takes place in July and gives older team members the chance to meet some of the new, incoming riders.Group rides – The team leads group rides departing from campus multiple times per week usually including at least one weekday and one weekend ride to accommodate everyone’s schedule. The duration and relative difficulty of the rides are posted weekly on the team calendar and usually break into groups based on skill level, assuring everyone of a good ride.

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What if I already have an associate degree?

If you already have your associate degree, you will enter Mars Hill with junior classification and in most cases you will be able to complete your degree within two years. Some professional programs may require additional semesters of study. Students entering Mars Hill under this transfer agreement must also meet the minimum levels of residency credit outlined above.

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How do I know which of my classes will transfer?

Once we receive all required application materials and an offer of admission is made, the registrar will evaluate your previous college transcripts. You will then receive a transfer evaluation detailing all transferrable credits and grades. Credit is granted on a course-to-course basis and all transfer credits, including grades and quality points, will be entered on the student’s transcript and mailed evaluation.

What kind of scholarships are available to transfer students?

Transfer students are eligible for academic, athletic, and departmental scholarships, our Honor Scholars Program, and Mars Hill grants. After submitting your application for admission, transcript(s), SAT/ACT scores, and FAFSA you will receive an award letter detailing your financial aid package. Most transfer students are surprised at just how affordable Mars Hill College can be!

How long will it take me to graduate?

In most cases, this will depend on the number of transfer credits that you have prior to entering Mars Hill College. The more credits you transfer for your specific program at MHC, the less time it will take to complete the degree. We only have two requirements that will affect your length of study: • If you are transferring from a community college, you must complete your last 60 semester hours at the senior-college (4-year) level. You may transfer more than 68 hours, but the last 60 must be at the senior-college level. • Your last 32 semester hours and a minimum of 12 hours in the major must be earned at Mars Hill College. You must also maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.

Will my North Carolina Community College credits transfer?

Yes, Mars Hill participates in the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement, which provides for transfer of credits from the NC Community Colleges. If you have completed the core curriculum in a college transfer program, as outlined in the NCCAA, and apply to study any major at MHC you will receive general education core credit for your NC Community College coursework.

Transfer Applicant Requirements Completed application for admission

$25 application fee

Official high school transcript

Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions

SAT / ACT scores (if transferring less than 28 hours of credit)

maec magazine

New Utility Division

September 18, 2005

Huntersville Office

Michael Williams SUE Analyst

Jay DeCoursey, PLS Survey Coordinator

Dan Zupa Survey Technician

Bryan Dick, EI Hydraulic Design Engineer

Tony Miller Design Engineer Lillian Simonds

Construction underway as MAEC continues to grow. Renovations are underway at MAEC’s Corporate headquarters in Cary, NC. The existing office space has been expanded by remodeling the current office and purchasing an adjacent suite. The current suite has been expanded and now features two new offices, a computer lab, storage space, and 2 skylights. The additional office space was created by remodeling the garage that used to be in the back of the existing suite 137. Construction has recently begin on adjacent suite 139, which will house

the Utility Investigation, Coordination, and Design Division. Plans for the new suite are to include offices, workstations, and storage. MAEC anticipates construction to be complete and the building to be in use by the end of October. With the recent renovations and addition of the new suite, MAEC now occupies the entire rear section of the Chatham Business Park. The new space has been vital in helping to accommodate new employees.

Cary Office

Rodney Smith SUE Technician I Louis Ridgeway SUE Technician I

Keith Gualtieri, PE Utility Manager Brandy Carter

Utility Coordinator Webb White

Utility Coordinator Richy Narron

Utility Coordinator Keith Phillips

Hydraulic Design Engineer Dong Liu, EI

Hydraulic Design Engineer Marc Seelinger, PWS

Environmental Group Manager Ian Jewell

Environmental Scientist Burke Evans, PE

Associate Jill Pinckney

Project Coordinator Brian Justice

Survey Project Manager Jeff Hutchens

Network Administrator Jeremy McPherson Marketing Assistant

DC Office

Thomas Turtiainen Federal Market Business Director

New Faces Since Last September

Contributing to the growth of the firm is the expansion of utility services. Richy Narron, Brandy Carter and Webb White were hired for utility coordination on all North Carolina and South Carolina projects. Keith Gualtieri was hired in August to assist with the utility design component of the Fourth Runway project at Dulles Airport and for an underground storage tank assessment contract with the FAA. Fourth Runway should be completed by the end of the year. Work with the FAA should begin in the coming weeks. The services in the expanded Utility Division are: SUE, investigation, coordination, design (water, natural gas and code compliance), records research and CADD.

MAEC Creates Website for Employees Message from the President

I hope everyone will find this newsletter enjoyable and informative. As we have grown over the past couple of years at an unprecedented rate, my thoughts turn to our past to survey all that WE have accomplished by working together. It was not long ago when I had asked some of you to make sacrifices for this firm. I am very appreciative of the loyalty and belief that this was just not a job to you but something more. I have always felt the employees of MA as an extension my family, which is why I am pleased to announce our 13th year in business is turning out to be our best. To mark this occasion, we have activated the firm’s profit sharing plan! The firm has contributed to each employee’s 401(k) account 3% of the individual’s first six months earnings for 2005. This is in addition to the company match and available only to those employed as of December 31, 2004 regardless if they are participating in the firm’s 401(k) plan. Again thank you and keep up the good work!

MA Engineering is excited to announce the design of an employee-only website. The site will allow employees to access a wide variety of information from the office or their home. The site will feature several pages designed to help with common employee concerns. There will be a FAQ, which will have information regarding company benefits, policies, and common contact information. PDF versions of many standard forms for insurance and company use will be linked to the site as well. Finally, the site will serve as a bulletin board for company announcements. The newsletter will be posted along with any other relevant information such as upcoming events and dates. Work on the site is underway at this time. Look for e-mail updates on the site’s progress and information on how to gain access to the site when it is complete.

Employee Anniversaries 10 Years Chad Critcher Gail Kogut

5 Years Carlos Amaya Doug Crawford Christina Newsome Bobby Porter

2 Years Mike DiGregorio Mike Eagan Amy Locaso

Bob White 9/3 Brian Justice 9/9 Richy Narron 9/29

Louis Ridgeway 10/14 Tony Miller 10/16 Leon Mackey 10/18 Mike Eagan 10/31

Employee Birthdays

In the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina

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over $7 million of financial aid available 40+ student clubs and activities

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