PLEASE JOIN US Saturday morning, April 28, 9:30 am for Sugarloaf’s Annual Meeting:
- Continental breakfast – share a cup of coffee with your neighbors.
- Elect officers and Board members.
- Hear from our outgoing and incoming Presidents.
- Welcome District 2 County Council member Craig Rice - ask him what’s on YOUR mind.
- Welcome two teams of young people who are this year’s recipients of the Piedmont Environmental Trust Award.
- Question and answer period - Share your concerns.
- Pick up Leafgro at the close of the meeting.
SPREAD THE WORD that our 4th annual plant swap will be held on Saturday, May 12 at Linden Farm, 1-3 pm. All are welcome to join the fun - Leafgro will again be available.
PROPOSED HORTICULTURAL ZTA – Steve Silverman of the Office of Economic Development spoke to a spirited group of neighbors at the Linden Barn on March 12 concerning the proposed Horticultural ZTA. Read detailed coverage of this meeting at www.monocacymonocle.com (click on the March 16 issue tab), at http://poolesvilleblog.wordpress.com/ (scroll down to the March 18 entry), and on SCA’s website, www.sugarloafcitizens.org.
WINERIES ZTA No. 12-03. SCA supports activities in the Ag Reserve that add value to agriculture, including wine grape growing and wineries. SCA also strives to protect the interests of all residents and stakeholders in the Ag Reserve. Proposed ZTA 12-03 revises the number of public events that a winery can hold “by right” without requesting a special exception. SCA testified before Park & Planning and the County Council urging an open meeting of all stakeholders prior to legislative action. The County Council delayed legislative action on this ZTA and charged its legal staff to form a stakeholders meeting. We’ll let you know when that date is set. Among other issues, the definition of an “event” needs to be clarified, including hours and frequency of operation and parameters on amplified noise and lighting. For complete coverage of this ZTA and our testimony, please visit www.sugarloafcitizens.org.
We hope to see you Saturday morning, April 28, 9:30 am at the Barn!
Montgomery County Heritage Days -
June 23, 2012
Doug Jimerson, and Clarke Buehling will entertain visitors at historic Edwards Ferry on Heritage Day, June 23, from 2-4 pm. Sugarloaf Regional Trails is happy to be a part of this event. Mr. Jimerson, a professional vocalist performed for us two years ago and will be warmly welcomed back with great enthusiasm. Mr. Buehling brings his banjo from Arkansas and both gentlemen will be in period costumes from the Civil War.
In addition, Becky Curtis, professional staff at the Edward's Ferry Lockhouse, will open the building and lead tours. Now available for overnight stays, the authentically restored house is charming and will add ambience to the performance.
Edwards Ferry history will be retold. Books by a local author will be available with all profits going to Sugarloaf Regional Trails. Presented by Heritage Montgomery.
