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Helicopter films for documentary

Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Chevy Chase residents spotting a low-flying helicopter, slowly circling overhead last week caught a sneak preview of a documentary on the community currently in production.

A camera crew on board the helicopter was shooting springtime footage for the Chevy Chase Historical Society’s documentary on the history of Chevy Chase. VideoArts Productions of Washington, D.C., is producing the film, set to premiere during the fall.

The film will debut at ‘‘Chevy Chasing History Day,” a Chevy Chase Historical Society family event celebrating the community’s heritage, scheduled for Oct. 7.

NCCF receives moneyfor renovation

The Maryland Board of Public Works awarded a $250,000 grant last week to help the National Center for Children and Families to complete a major renovation to its Bethesda headquarters.

Located on Greentree Road, the newly renovated building will contain a state-of-the-art school and library for juveniles who have experienced abuse, neglect or inadequate supervision. It will also provide training and mentoring for parents and volunteers and a space for specialized mental health treatment and family visits.

‘‘The National Center for Children and Families has demonstrated for more than 90 years of serving vulnerable youth and families,” Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich said in a news release announcing the grant. ‘‘This renovated facility will improve the quality of life for at-risk children in Montgomery County.”

The center is a private, nonprofit that provides a shelter for vulnerable youth and families.

Chevy Chase Villageincumbents remain

Three incumbents were re-appointed last month to the Board of Managers, the governing body of Chevy Chase Village.

The election for the Board of Managers, the governing council of Chevy Chase Village, was canceled last week because the only challenger to the three open seats withdrew from the race, according to an April 21 letter to residents from village manager Geoffrey Biddle. Voting had been scheduled for May 4.

The three incumbents include Betsy Stephens, Susie Eig and Bob Jones.