Organic Farmer Sent Packing?
Judge Robert A. Greenberg of Circuit Court issues stay Tuesday, effects unclear.
Editor’s note: As the Almanac headed to press on Tuesday, the effects of two court proceedings and the governor’s opinion cast uncertainty over county plans to take control of the Brickyard organic farm on Aug. 16 to turn it into soccer fields. This story was written Tuesday before the conclusion of the hearings.
Potomac Business Notes 8/8/12
Potomac Business Notes
FIELD NOTES
Tyler Abell’s Merry-Go-Round Afternoon
Tyler turning 80? No way. But, here we were, at a birthday party featuring everything but a performing horse, although there were plenty in the pastures, and there he was, Tyler wearing a cap with the number 80 and the letters WFM — had to be a radio station.
Roller Rink Adapting
A recreation site for people with disabilities.
Pam Yerg has been looking at the dormant roller hockey rink at the Potomac Community Center with vision. “We believe it holds huge potential value as a multi-sport facility for use by people in our county with disabilities,” she said.
Will Maravell Go or Stay?
Organic farmer told to vacate land Aug. 15; challenge to occur in Montgomery County Circuit Court Aug. 14.
The county told Nick Maravell that he must vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15 so it can move forward with plans for soccer fields. Maravell asked to stay.
New Restaurant To Open at Cabin John Shopping Center
Owner of Grilled Oyster Company cites “good location.”
Raw, freshly shucked oysters, Chesapeake Bay crab dishes, grilled clams, local farm chopped salad, prime rib, blackened chicken wings — these menu items and much more will be featured at the newest restaurant in the Cabin John Shopping Center.
This Week in Potomac 8/8/12
This Week in Potomac
PETS for ADOPTION 7/25/12
PETS for ADOPTION
County To Take Over Land; Lawsuits Upcoming
Organic farmer told to vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15; county to take possession the next day.
The tongue lashing began in the form of a footnote — the ninth footnote — on page 11 of the State Board of Education’s legal opinion.
Working in Advance
In preparation for the Saints Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church’s 29th Middle Eastern Bazaar Sept. 21-23, church members gathered last week to create spinach pies.
From Interpreter to Palm Reader to Painter
Liz Gerstein displays her artwork and analyzes handwriting.
Liz Gerstein is a master at reinventing herself. Throughout her life, she has followed her interests and passions to see where they lead her.
Former Churchill Grad Offers Naturopathic Remedies
Kevin Passero emphasizes natural means of healing.
When he graduated from the University of Colorado in Environmental Science, Kevin Passero was unsure about his career path.
Gutstein, Duber Wed
Peri Blair Gutstein and Brant Edwin Duber were married on May 27, 2012 by Rabbi Jonathan Stein at the Pierre Hotel in New York.
Fatherhood in the 21st Century
Potomac psychiatrist creates program to help men become better fathers.
During more than 30 years as a psychiatrist specializing in children and adolescents, Dr. Bruce Pfeffer has witnessed the impact that fathers can have on the lives of their children.