Jade Billows Closing

7-25-12 Update:
Thanks to Lisa Drexler for alerting me to the following information:


The Potomac Patch Online newspaper interviewed the Jade Billows owner, Richie Lee.  He explained that the closing of Jade Billows had nothing to do with a rent increase, but rather, after 20 years he was ready for a change.  


I talked to Mr. Lee today -- I had to get one last meal at Jade Billows.  He confirmed that it was time to move on and do something new.


Here is the link to the Potomac Patch article on Jade Billows:


http://potomac.patch.com/articles/jade-billows-closes-doors-for-good


Harvey

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Original Article

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Inverness Forest resident Joanne Casey has informed the Inverness Forest Facebook Group that the Jade Billows restaurant in Cabin John Mall will close on Wednesday July 25. Here is Joanne's Facebook post

Hello All - Just thought I would pass along that after 20 years of business at Cabin John Shopping Center, Jade Billows will be closing as of close of business Wednesday the 25th. Apparently Carl M. Freeman Companies increased the rent so high they couldn’t continue to stay open. The restaurant was packed tonight, and they will be open Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

You would think that with all the empty stores that raising the rent significantly would be the last thing Freeman would do!





Harvey

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Board Members Needed!

Last October the Inverness Forest Association Board of Directors had its full complement of nine board members.  At the annual meeting two directors (Elliot Postow and myself) decided not to run for another term since we had each served at least six years on the board. No one who attended the annual meeting volunteered to run for the board.

Now a few months later, two more members have decided to resign.  That leaves the board with the fewest number of members possible and still be able to meet the quorum requirements to function: five members of the nine member board.

During my seven years on the board, and especially during the four years I've run this Inverness Forest Today blog, I've heard a lot of praise for the dedication of our board members -- as well as complaints that things were not being done the way some people wanted.

Now is your chance to volunteer for the board and influence the future of our community.  If you've ever said, "Why doesn't the board do this...", now is your chance to have an impact on what the board does about important issues facing our community.

Harvey

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Herbicides Used On Plantings

The Inverness Forest Association board asked me to post this information:

Herbicides were used March 20 on the plantings and flowerbeds in our community. Apparently the signs that should have been posted in those areas were not posted. Emerald says they will be posting signs today (March 21).

Emerald says no chemicals were applied to our lawns.

Please do not walk you dogs near these plantings, at least for a few days until the chemicals are absorbed into the soil. Naturally children should not
play in these areas either.

Harvey

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Looking to Rent Your House?

It has been a while since my last post.  I guess that is a positive since it means that nothing important has happened during the past two months.  I hope everyone has had a happy new year and getting back to work was not too difficult.

I received an email from Erin Mantz.  She says:

Current Potomac resident Looking to Rent 3-Bedroom in Inverness for Feb. 1.Please contact Erin at Emantz1@aol.com or 202-744-4157.  Thank you.

If you know of a vacant three bedroom unit for rent in Inverness Forest please contact Erin.

Harvey

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IFA Halloween Party October 31

On Halloween night (October 31 at 5 PM) there will be a costume party for Inverness residents, young and old, with or without kids.  Everyone is invited.

Cybel Wigle provided the following details about the event:

I would like to clarify a miss conception about the Halloween party that will take place in the 8100 block of IRR, at 5pm [on Oct 31]. 
After talking to several people in the neighborhood, it seems that many understood that the party was only for parents and kids. That is totally INCORRECT. 
Everyone in our community is WELCOME. People with or WITHOUT kids, couples, singles, friends, and all are welcome. You can also to dress-up or not. We are highly encouraging dressing up to make of this day a more festive one. 
We apologize for the confusion and hope to see everybody on Halloween day :-)
Please pass the word for those who cant reach this page.
Hoping to see ALL our community together on Halloween day :-)

Harvey

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