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going into science,” said McAdam, who specializes a team interplayed with each other,” said Leah, NASA Goddard Hosts Young Women in analyzing environmental samples from Mars. whose team won the rover competition. “having “Anything i can do to help encourage other young other people you could rely on and trust and working women will always be a priority to me.” together to accomplish something was a really great For ‘STEM Girls Night In’ in the pursuit of her passion, she found a unique experience.” By StePhANie ZeLLer, with KAty Lydia, a student at Jamestown high School in career she could fall in love with, and hopes to pass Johnson moderated the competition as each team CAwdrey ANd iSAbeLLe yAN williamsburg, Virginia. “She always reassured me on her knowledge to the next generation of women presented their rovers. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center when i got frustrated that it wasn’t because i couldn’t in SteM. “we wanted the girls to personally experience do it, i just had to work hard and keep trying.” “these sorts of opportunities should be open to the engineering process and see just how much fun GreeNbeLt , Md. (Nov. 8, 2018)—Late Friday After opening remarks by Christyl Johnson, God - everyone,” said McAdam. “women are interested a SteM career can be,” Johnson said. “At the end night November 2, 40 high school girls arrived at dard’s deputy director for technology and research in these questions, just like everyone else, and every - NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, investments, the girls were separated into small one’s unique perspectives are valuable to the scien - Maryland, for a SteM-themed sleepover, ready to groups, each paired with two mentors: a Goddard tific community.” See NASA GoddARd Page A8 learn about careers in science, technology, engineer - scientist or engineer and a local university student. the girls had a ing and math. the educational event offered young they congregated for a personal talk from astronaut chance to bring to - women a chance to meet working female scientists Jeanette epps, during which students at other facil - gether those unique and engineers and to discover opportunities for ities—including NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in perspectives in their women in SteM-related professions. Florida and Great Lakes Science Center in ohio— teams for the the teens kicked off the third annual SteM Girls listened in and participated remotely. night’s Mars rover Night in with an astronaut Q&A, talks from NASA epps shared her insights on what it takes to be competition. they women across disciplines and a collection of hands- an astronaut and how she deals with adversity as a created mission on activities. the night culminated in a three-hour woman in SteM, saying, “if there are stumbling patches, explained Mars rover competition and concluded with a late- blocks in your way, you have to work through them, their vehicle de - night showing of “hidden Figures.” through events get past them and move forward. don’t give up.” signs to their peers like Girls Night in, NASA strives to increase K-12 “[epps] worked so hard for so many years...11 and maintained involvement in agency projects, enhance higher ed - years after high school,” said banoo, also a student mission roles rang - ucation, support underrepresented communities and at Jamestown. She said she hopes to pursue a SteM ing from mechani - boost NASA’s contributions to informal education. career. “the takeaway for me is that hard work really cal engineers to As the young women flooded the Goddard Visitor pays off. [epps] is the evidence that shows people communications Center early Friday afternoon, the excitement was can get what they want if they work for it.” specialists. each palpable. the multi-faceted room gleamed before Following epps’ talk, the girls rotated through a team then com - them with interactive science displays, canisters of series of hands-on activities led by NASA women peted for whose simulated Moon dust and visual art. scientists in a variety of fields, including robotics and Lego-and-washer Many of the girls expressed interest in SteM- planetary geology. Amy McAdam, a research space rover could travel related fields, and when asked, all interviewees com - scientist in the Planetary environments Laboratory at the farthest dis - Credit: NASA/GoddArd/JeSSiCA KoyNoCK mended a specific science or math teacher for their Goddard, shared with the girls the variety of paths tance. The teens kicked off the third annual STEM Girls Night In with an astronaut classroom enthusiasm. that could lead to working at a place such as NASA. “it was really Q&A, talks from female scientists across disciplines and a collection of hands- “My algebra teacher, she was a Navy pilot, and “i was encouraged by women throughout my neat to see how the on activities. The night culminated in a three-hour Mars rover competition she just really made me fall in love with math,” said life, like my mom, who was very supportive of me different aspects of and concluded with a late-night showing of “Hidden Figures.”

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The Road to Another ChildWatch: Mastercard and Bank of America Movie Review: Earth Talk Championship Begins as Succeeding Against the odds Announce the National Smallfoot Dear EarthTalk: PG Valor Launches Third Season these amazing young people have “Grow Your Biz Contest” Small there are many fine gags about the game final score of 122-111 beaten formidable odds stacked Business Winner Arion Long, Migo and the yetis misunderstanding What are PFASs and why should over the york buccaneers, propelled against them, challenging our notions CEo and Founder of Femly human artifacts (they assume a roll we be concerned about them? PG Valor to a record of 2-0 for the of what is possible and inspiring us “we’re excited to congratulate our of toilet paper is the equivalent of season and an AbA ranking of #14. all to persevere despite setbacks. but winner, Arion Long of Femly, and their stones, calling it “the scroll of —Jim Stobbins, Cary, NC the truth is, our children should not look forward to supporting her vision invisible wisdom”), and good slap - have to struggle so hard to beat the … to grow and pursue the next stage sticky shenanigans. odds. of their business adventure. Community, Page A3 Commentary, Page A4 Business and Finance , Page A5 out on the Town , Page A6 Features , Page A7 A2 — November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post TOWNS and NEIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by Mary Mchale 301-735-3451 Around the County After 18 great years, Gingerbread Museum has opened in the district with Michael Scalise, detective Lansana Sesay Earns House Contest is in trouble an array of interactive exhibits “designed Michael douglas Scalise, 71, of darnall's Chance house Museum may to inform, entertain and maybe create Fayetteville, N.C., Navy veteran and for - CIAA Receiver of the have to cancel this year’s 19th Annual some understanding on both sides.” it’s mer detective with the Prince George’s Week Honor Gingerbread house Contest & Show. at 444 e St. Nw, opposite the National County Police, died May 7. he was hus - “this year we have a record low number Law enforcement officers Memorial. band of the late Carol Scalise and is sur - By GreGory C. GoiNGS of entrees in all categories and might open Sun. thru Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. vived by sons tony and Nick, and grand - Bowie State Sports Information have to cancel this year’s contest. we (longer on thursday), info@lawenforce - children. Services were at Mount Calvary cannot have a show without entrees! mentmuseum.org. Catholic Church in Forestville. ChArLotte, N.C. (November 9, “our Viewer’s Choice prize is even i keep getting calls and emails about 2018)—the Central intercollegiate Ath - bigger and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes are up the huge development going on in Mary Gatton, upper Marlboro High letic Association (CiAA) along with the for grabs in each category.” “downtown Suitland,” corner of Silver alumna conference head football coaches and For information, and the Contest rules, hill and Suitland roads. i’ll have to go Mary Armstrong Gatton, 91, a gradu - Sports information directors released its final regular season honor roll and bull - Photo CourteSy oF bowie call 301-952-8010 or go to history. see for myself, but i know that corner ate of upper Marlboro high School, died StAte SPortS iNForMAtioN dogs senior Lansana Sesay (bowie, Md.) pgparks.com (then go to history, Sites will one day be part of the towne Center oct. 30 at her home in Frederick. while Lansana Sesay and Museums, darnall’s Chance house at Suitland. raising her family in upper Marlboro, was named CiAA receiver of the week Museum, Gingerbread Contest & Show). she was an auditor for Acacia Mutual for the fifth time this season. in bSu’s reg - the entry date has been extended; check The Great American Read Life insurance, and then worked for the ular season home finale, Sesay led all receivers with five receptions, 141 with the Museum. did you watch it on PbS? readers Prince George’s Schools. Later she receiving yards and two touchdowns in bowie State’s 49-7 thumping of Categories are: Adult, Child, and Fam - from across the u.S. voted for their fa - moved to Germantown and finally to elizabeth City State. ily with 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prizes in each. vorite novels. one hundred titles were Frederick. She was the widow of Charles with last week’s win, the bulldogs earned its third CiAA Northern Prizes range from $25 to $100 gift cards, selected, the most votes determining the Gatton, Sr.; mother of Paula Pitts (dan) division title over the last four years. and the Viewer’s Choice prize is a whop - winner. it was a trip down memory lane, and Charles Gatton, Jr. (Gayle); grand - ping $275 check. to hear readers (some famous) discuss mother of two; and sister of elizabeth Kevin Fields Graduates from Grantham university Please spread the word! And consider the books i have enjoyed over the years. bean. LeNeXA , Kansas (November 6, quality education that will help set entering yourself to keep this fun tradition on oct. 23, the list was revealed by a se - 2018)— Kevin Fields of Laurel, Md. them up for success.” alive. ries of famous authors. the winning Gerry Brannon, American Legion graduated with an online AA Criminal Grantham provides flexible, at - novel is also my #1 favorite, “to Kill a Auxiliary member Justice from Grantham university, a tainable online education options Skyline President Holmes honored Mockingbird”. you can go online for Geraldine “Gerry” brannon, 91, of 100% online university. that allow students to complete their the department of Public works and the final list. duck, w.Va. and formerly of Clinton, “the Grantham family congratu - degree and graduate each week of transportation (dPw&t) presented their died Aug. 30. She was living in wheel - lates Kevin on this accomplishment!” the year. with one of the lowest tu - Award of Appreciation to Stanley Morningside Memories: ing when she met and married Paul L. said Scott Andrews, Grantham uni - ition rates in the country, students holmes, at a meeting of the dPw&t on 35 years ago brannon. with her Air Force husband versity president and chief executive may choose from more than 50 on - Nov. 8. the Award states, “in recognition here are a few items from the enquire- she traveled the country, finally settling officer. “it gives us great pleasure for line undergraduate and graduate cer - of your advocacy for the Skyline Citizens Gazette newspaper in the fall of 1983: in Clinton. She was a member of the our graduates to embark on the next tificate and degree programs in to - Association, and your tireless efforts to Morningside baptist Church was re - American Legion Auxiliary in Clinton, exciting chapter of their lives, with day’s top fields. ensure the needs of the community are named Suitland road baptist Church, elks Lodge in Forestville, St. John’s Sen - known and addressed in a timely manner. “reflecting the larger community the ior Lunch bunch, and Clinton baptist thank you for your dedicated service and church serves,” said rev. James bryan, Church. her husband Paul preceded her commitment to the citizens of Prince Pastor. in death. Survivors include three daugh - George’s County.” Signed, Gwendolyn Crystal dean and Craig Coffren were ters; grand-, great-grand, and great-great- t. Clerkley, Acting director. married Sept. 17 at Christ episcopal grandchildren; and two siblings. Stan is not only the long-serving, and Church in Clinton. very active, President of the Skyline Cit - walt Sienkiewich was the new presi - Milestones izen’s Association, but also serves on the dent of the Morningside-Skyline Parks happy birthday to Kendra MacLean board of the Morningside Volunteer Fire & recreation Council. and Katie Frostbutter, Nov. 18; herbert department—the first civilian to do so. Morningside Councilman Charles hanson and Andrew boone, Nov. 20; we here in Skyline are very proud of him. Kiker was among candidates for County Linda Cullinan and brea Sandy-hanson, orphans’ Court judge. he didn’t win. Nov. 21; dolores Steinhilber, Stephanie Changing landscape Cable television finally came to Morn - white, Sharon McKlveen and Jill Fla - Photo CourteSy oF PGCMLS target plans to open a store in oxon ingside, and Metrovision salesmen were herty Kimmel, Nov. 22; and Leslie hill, at rivertowne Commons Shopping going door-to-door to sign people up. Greene, Nov. 23. Artist’s rendering of the new Hyattsville Branch Library. Center, in 2020. they’ll also renovate And on a sad note: raymond Lee happy anniversary to Paul and Sharon more than 1,000 other target stores, in - “Frosty” Frostbutter died of cancer at Locke on Nov. 22. Hyattsville Branch Library Groundbreaking cluding the one in Forestville. Southern Maryland hospital. he was A happy Thanksgiving Ceremony is Around the Corner the new National Law enforcement only 60. to all my readers! By PreSS oFFiCer panels, a vegetative roof to filter PGCMLS storm water and electric car charg - ing stations. the children’s area, Brandywine-Aquasco hyAttSViLLe , Md (November 7, discovery Village, will be based on by Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384 2018)—the hyattsville branch Li - a theme of classic children’s litera - brary Groundbreaking Ceremony ture with a castle and drawbridge, PRINCE GEoRGE’S CouNTY PuBLIC SCHooLS BLood dRIVE will be held at 6530 Adelphi road, the houses in the three Little Pigs, Community helps students bundle up. in october com - brandywine Lions Charities Foundation, inc. upcoming hyattsville, Md on Monday, No - a yellow brick road, a friendly vember 19, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. this munity partners made sure that students would have warm blood drive will be November 29, 2018 from 2 –7 p.m. at the dragon and a troll bridge reading event is open to the public. the hy - nook. attire. “Nearly 500 beacon heights elementary students re - baden Fire department. the address is 16608 brandywine attsville branch currently serves our built in 1964, the branch was the ceived new winter coats thanks to a community partnership road, brandywine, Maryland. customers at a nearby temporary fa - with operation warm and Fedex. dozens of volunteers first new building constructed for cility located at 6502 American gathered at the school to present students with new coats, NoTTINGHAM MYERS 151ST ANNIVERSARY the county library system. the flying boulevard. saucer an icon of the old branch li - help find the perfect fit and offer high-fives and smiles.” New hope Fellowship u.M. Cooperative Parish/Notting - the new 40,000-square-foot hy - brary will be relocated to a reading “Giving back to our communities is part of our core val - ham Myers invites everyone to attend their 151th Anniversary attsville branch Library has been garden alongside the new hyattsville ues, “said william rowley, Sales director for timberland. on Sunday, November 18, 2018. reverend Constance C. designed with many sustainable branch Library, along with a com - “we believe you can do business and also do good.” Smith, Pastor. Guest speaker for their 11 a.m. service is features such as roof-mounted solar rev. Chris Pun. missioned piece of public art. FALLEN HERo their Anniversary Service will be held in New hope Family bowie State Alumnus 2nd Lt. Collins, iii was among a Life Center located at 15601 brooks Church road, Christmas in April of group of fallen soldiers recognized during the Carolina upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772. telephone number is Panthers Salute to Service Game at 1 p.m. on Sunday, 301-888-2171. Prince George’s County Needs You! November 4, 2018 at Fedex Field in Landover, Maryland. By PreSS oFFiCer NFL Players wore the initials of a Fallen hero and the WARM NIGHTS Christmas In April * Prince George’s County families were honored. Nottingham Myers u.M. Church Family Life Center hosted “warm Nights” in october. Six u.M. Churches, urgent Need For All Skilled Trades People to BoWIE STATE uNIVERSITY BuLLdoGS Christ u.M. Church, Clinton u.M. Church, brookfield-im - Repair Approximately 80 Homes on Saturday April 27, 2019 Congratulations to bowie State university Football Mighty manuel u.M. Charge, Asbury u.M. and Nottingham Myers CLiNtoN , Md (November 2, 2018)—Christmas in April * Prince bulldogs win against elizabeth City State university. heading u.M. Church joined efforts to do the work that is com - George’s County will be repairing the homes of approximately 80 disad - to the championship in Salem, VA Saturday, November 10th. manded. vantaged homeowners with the help of approximately 3,000 volunteers we are proud of our Mighty bulldogs. Good Luck. Zilpha Pinkney, Chair of the local unit of united Methodist on Saturday, April 27, 2019. in order to assist our neighbors we are in urgent need of all skilled CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENdoR FAIR unity Ministers and members of Nottingham Myers u.M. trades people (such as carpenters, painters, plumbers, roofers, jack of all Please join other crafters by participating in the Christmas Church in conjunction with Community Crisis Services, inc, trades and contractors). if you can help us, please contact Mary Craft & Vendor Fair, december 1, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. –12:30 lead efforts to collaborate and coordinate services to assist a Kucharski, executive director of Christmas in April*Prince George’s p.m. (Crafter/Vendor Set-ups 5:30 p.m. Friday, November community in need each day for seven days. the Family County at 301-868-0937 or email us at [email protected] 30th and 7:00 a.m –8:30 a.m., Saturday, december 1st). Life Center of Nottingham Myers united Methodist Church Location: Family Life Center of New hope Fellowship- was a respite to dine and fellowship in prayer. Christmas in April of Prince George’s County Benefit dinner/dance Nottingham Myers united Methodist Church. Address is Christmas in April, which is celebrating their 31st year of Service to 15601 brooks Church road, upper Marlboro, Maryland NoVEMBER BIRTHdAY GREETINGS County residents, will be holding a benefit dance to help raise funds for 20772 (located 9 miles off route 301.) happy birthday to Sonia douwana, darius Paul Kerrick, materials. these funds will help us purchase supplies to assist us in our to reserve your space or get more information please dunstana Nicol-wilson, Markell S, dabney, dieon Jalloh, effort to repair the homes of approximately 85 County homeowners on email: [email protected] or call 301-627-0028. owen Johnson, ugo Mbakwe, Shurrell bell, tiffany Knight, April 27, 2019. Limited number of tables for rent or bring your own table. ronald Crawford, Jr., daphne rojas, evangeline Crawford, the dinner/dance will be held on February 23, 2019 from 6 –10:30 Sheila holmes, Pastor dorothea Stroman, wade Garrett, p.m. at the Columbia Moose Lodge located at 10404 brandywine road TENNIS INdooRS beverly holman, Grace omoregbe, Pauline Clark, and in Clinton, Maryland. tickets may be purchased in advance for $20 per Cosca recently replaced tennis bubble and renovated club - dorothy reid-Glasgow who are Clinton united Methodist person. Admission includes dinner and live music by the Strangers house includes four indoor courts and four adjacent outdoor Church members celebrating birthdays in November. with Special Guest—daryl davis (Chuck berry’s keyboard player). lighted courts that are available on a first-come, first-served A cash bar will be available. basis. Private instruction and group instruction are available WEddING ANNIVERSARY to purchase tickets or for further information please call Mary for juniors, adults and seniors. Cosca tennis bubble is lo - happy wedding Anniversary to barron and Kendra Neal Kucharski, executive director of Christmas in April*Prince George’s cated at 11000 thrift road, Clinton, Maryland 20735. tele - who are celebrating a wedding Anniversary November24, County, at 301-868-0937. phone number is 301-868-6462. 2018 who are Clinton united Methodist Church members. November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post — A 3 COMMUNITY

The American Counseling Association’s The Road to Another Championship Begins Counseling Corner As PG Valor Launches Third Season PG Valor has started off their Junior season defeating two highly competitive ABA Making Holiday Travel a Better Experience teams and being Power Ranked out of over 120+ teams across the world By CoMMuNiCAtioNS oFFiCer scorers of the game by scoring are going to be focused and we are entering one of the busiest, and most stressful, travel periods of the year. According to 30 points. donnell Graham, driven.” the u.S. department of transportation, travel to a destination 50 miles or more away increases by PG Valor Basketball Keith Shivers, orion Palmer, how are AbA teams power over 50 percent for thanksgiving and by almost 25% for Christmas and New year’s. PriNCe GeorGe’S CouNty , Mike Miller, Luke Casey, thad - ranked? “when i do the Power while that adds up to even more cars on the road, and usually longer lines at airport tSA, it Md (November 7, 2018)—this deus Smith and Lenjo Kilo also rankings, the first consideration doesn’t necessarily have to mean more holiday travel stress for you. year PG Valor is prepared for their helped out with points, rebounds is wins and losses...the second is you can actually lower your travel stress by simply accepting that there are some things you third season in the American bas - and assist. the game final score difficulty of schedule, the third can’t control. bad weather, airport delays, traffic jams or long waits at airport security are all ketball Association. on Saturday, of 122-111 over the york bucca - is score differential. it is not an outside your control, no matter how frustrated they may make you feel. November 4, PG Valor traveled neers, propelled PG Valor to a exact science. Somehow, at the instead, focus on the things you can control, including your own feelings. Start by planning as to reading, Pennsylvania to com - record of 2-0 for the season and end of the season it all seems to much as you can. if it’s a driving trip, check the weather reports and if a bad storm is looming, see pete against the reading wizards an AbA ranking of #14. work out with the best teams ris - if you could depart earlier or later to miss the worst of it. for their first away game of the this is the first time in PG ing to the top. if you’re not where Planning can also minimize airport delays. experts advise booking an early flight, for example. 2018 –19 season. both teams had Valor’s franchise history that PG you think you should be, don’t Airports are often less crowded then and it leaves you extra time for a later flight if your flight is viewers gripping the edge of their Valor began its season on a win - worry. Play games, win games delayed, cancelled or over-booked. 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A4 — November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

year she was accepted into the upward bound, tionship with her mother while adapting to a new Pre-College Program at the university of Mary - culture in a new country but embraced her chal - Marion Wright Edelman land and now hopes to be the first one in her im - lenges in order to overcome them. within two mediate family to graduate from high school and years of arriving in the united States she picked President, Children’s Defense Fund attend college. up enough english to be removed from english dieudonne Kazzembe was just a small child for Speakers of other Languages (eSoL) class when his mother, father, and grandfather were and now mentors eSoL students. She also is en - killed during the Second Congo war in the dem - rolled in honors classes and a frequent community ChildWatch : ocratic republic of the Congo. in its aftermath volunteer. danitza dreams of helping others and dieudonne and his surviving family members re - aspires to become a lawyer. located to uganda when he was five. dieudonne betty Pei-Lin Xiong and her mother came to Succeeding Against the odds showed great initiative trying to learn english the united States from China seeking a better life After two years of divisive, hateful rhetoric tremendous adversity, demonstrated academic ex - and emerged as a leader amongst his peers. in after betty’s father abandoned them. in 2016, from the highest levels of government, the pro - cellence and are giving back to their communities. 2014, dieudonne found out he would live out his betty was hit by a car. while in the emergency foundly inhumane treatment of immigrant fami - by providing them college scholarships, leader - dream of moving to the united States—a flight room she wondered why she didn’t feel any pain lies, and the placing of corporate profits ahead of ship skills and more, the program supports these that ignited his desire to become a commercial or remember the accident. After discharge betty the basic needs of children—the poorest age group astounding youths—who too many people would airline pilot. he now lives with his foster parents spent countless hours trying to understand what in America—the results of tuesday’s election in - write off—to become the next generation of ef - and continues to help his peers while passionately had happened to her which ultimately ignited a stilled in many that most precious resource: hope. fective servant leaders. because of CdF’s beat pursuing his interest in SteM. passion for neuroscience and biological sciences. Change began sweeping across our country this the odds program hundreds of young people who Sarah o’Shay lives at home with three autistic Although she missed a lot of school and dealt week, bringing a new, diverse set of faces into have persevered and overcome profound family brothers helping out when needed. Since age three with headaches and other injuries, she was able the halls of Congress, governors’ mansions and challenges, homelessness, parental incarceration, Sarah has had a stutter which made her a target to maintain a 4.0 GPA and stay on the honor statehouses. with them comes a new opportunity drug and alcohol addiction, neglect and abuse, or of bullying at school. despite these challenges, roll. betty aspires to study medical sciences to improve the odds for children. we look to the gun violence have been able to attend college and in 10th grade, Sarah was one of the first students in college and dreams of becoming a neuroscien - two years ahead with more hope and determina - become outstanding adults. they are doctors and from her middle school to gain acceptance to the tist. tion that incumbent and new leaders alike will lawyers, teachers and Peace Corps volunteers, highly selective thomas Jefferson high School these amazing young people have beaten for - commit to common sense, fiscally responsible and responsible parents. they are living proof for Science and technology. She had to travel midable odds stacked against them, challenging and compassionate policies to help end child that no one should ever give up on a child. upwards of three hours every day to and from our notions of what is possible and inspiring us poverty and inequality in America. every child the five students who received honors and school and didn’t know anyone there when she all to persevere despite setbacks. but the truth is, deserves health care and food, schools that are scholarships at this week’s beat the odds cele - arrived, but she adjusted due to her determination our children should not have to struggle so hard equitably funded, and protection from relentless bration are no different. dajanae dennis was de - to excel. She currently has a GPA of 4.3 and is to beat the odds. you and i and our political lead - gun violence. every child needs a level playing lighted when her one and only sister was born in highly committed to the Minds Matter club at her ers must improve and even the odds for children, field and an end to the Cradle-to-Prison Pipeline® 2016. within two months, however, her sister be - school, which seeks to raise awareness and reduce especially children of color and those living in crisis. gan having seizures and was diagnosed with stigmas about mental health. Sarah plans to con - poverty. Across our country children are crying but it is not our political leaders that give me dravet Syndrome—a rare, genetic, lifelong form tinue serving as a mental health advocate and as - out for us to protect them from hunger and home - the most hope—it is our courageous and resilient of epilepsy. Since then, dajanae has had to step pires to study computer science in college. lessness, abuse and neglect, and gun violence and young people. i was reminded of that yesterday in to care for her sister while her mom works As a young child living in Peru, danitza Karen bigotry. it’s time to hear and help them. if the as the Children’s defense Fund (CdF) honored long hours trying to make ends meet. balancing Verano roman experienced many hardships in - challenge seems too great or our political system five washington, d.C. metro-area high school academics with extracurricular commitments cluding being separated from her mother who had seems too broken, just remember the example set students at our annual beat the odds® celebra - while acting as a primary support for her mother, moved to the united States. in 2015, danitza was by these and other brave young people across our tion. the beat the odds program identifies and her sister and four brothers has been challenging, reunited with her mother after many years of be - nation and commit to fight for their future and rewards young people who have overcome but dajanae continues to strive for greatness. Last ing apart. danitza struggled to reestablish a rela - countless others like them.

convicted of felonies from voting even after their Louisiana came over the objections of one or sentences have been served. two holdouts. when the defendant was black, both laws had their roots in the post-recon - the proportion went up to 43%, versus 33% for struction-era crackdown on civil rights for black white defendants. in three-quarters cases ana - Marc Morial Americans, more than 150 years in the past. lyzed, the defendant was black. President and CEO, National Urban League they have rightly been consigned to the ash heap those convicted of felonies have been banned of history. from voting in Florida since the ratification of a drafters of the 1898 Louisiana state consti - new state constitution in 1872. According to tution aimed to “perpetuate the supremacy of Florida lore, lawmaker wJ Purman reportedly To Be Equal : the Anglo-Saxon race in Louisiana,” scrubbing boasted he had prevented the state from being from the rolls nearly all 130,000 black registered “n***erized”. At the time, so-called “black deep South States Take a Long-overdue voters. by law, they couldn’t simply ban black codes” —laws that restricted black people's right people from voting or serving on juries, so they to own property, conduct business, buy and lease Step out of the Jim Crow Past devised a system that would invalidate the votes land, and move freely through public spaces – “Today it is perfectly legal to discriminate the urban League Movement congratulates of the few African Americans who might make criminalized a staggering proportion of the against criminals in nearly all the ways that it two states in the deep South that took a step out it on to a jury – the votes of only nine of 12 African American population. was once legal to discriminate against African of the dark Jim Crow past by passing major crim - jurors would be counted. within a few years of the end of reconstruc - Americans. Once you’re labeled a felon, the old inal justice reforms on election day. in its 1972 Apodaca v. Oregon ruling, the tion, an estimated 95% of convicts in the south forms of discrimination—employment discrimi - in Louisiana, voters overwhelmingly ap - u.S. Supreme Court validated non-unanimous were black. A century and a half later felony, nation, housing discrimination, denial of the proved an amendment to the state constitution verdicts in state courts — but not federal ones. disenfranchisement has left more than one in right to vote, denial of educational opportunity, that will require unanimous jury verdicts to con - At a Constitutional convention the next year five black Floridians unable to vote. denial of food stamps and other public benefits, vict on felony charges. until now, Louisiana was Louisiana lawmakers changed the number of ju - Voters in Louisiana and Florida recognized and exclusion from jury service—are suddenly one of only two states, along with oregon, that rors required for a verdict from nine to 10. not only the racism, but anti-American spirit in - legal. As a criminal, you have scarcely more allowed non-unanimous jury verdicts for the law’s racist intent carried into the present herent in non-unanimous jury verdicts and felony rights, and arguably less respect, than a black felonies, and only Louisiana allowed them for day. roughly a third of Louisianans are black, disenfranchisement, and were eager to bring their man living in Alabama at the height of Jim Crow. murder. but two-thirds of state prisoners and three-fourths states’ laws into line with most of the rest of the We have not ended racial caste in America; we And more than a million previously incarcer - of inmates serving life without parole are black. country. we call on other states with similar have merely redesigned it.” ated Floridians have had their voting rights re - An analysis of convictions by the Advocate laws remaining on the books to follow their ―Michelle Alexander, the New Jim Crow stored. Florida was one of 13 states that bar those newspaper found that 40% of all convictions in example.

• increases in insurance cover - age resulting in a decrease in Proudly Serving the number of people who Prince George’s County delay needed health care due Since 1932 Rushern L. Baker, III to cost. County Executive, Prince George’s County • increases in insurance cover - age provides greater financial stability to families; and re - alizes significant savings in The Prince George’s Post uncompensated hospital care. the Prince George’s Post Prince Georgians: “Get Covered Now” • increases in growth and en - P.o. box 1001 15207 Marlboro Pike November kicks off open enrollment period for health insurance rollment reduced long-stand - upper Marlboro, Md 20772-3151 ing inequities regarding ac - under Affordable Care Act (ACA) Phone: 301-627-0900 • Legal Fax: 301-627-6260 cess to affordable health email: [email protected] LArGo , Md (Nov 8, 2018)— Care Act began, we have re - insured Prince George’s coverage: African-American, November kicks off the open duced the number of uninsured County residents. More than hispanic or Latino, and Contents © 2018, the Prince George’s Post enrollment period for health in - residents from 15% to 9%. it is 240,000 have enrolled in Asian-American residents Publisher/Senior Editor Editor surance under the Affordable vitally important for every sin - Medicaid and the Maryland had the largest gains in Legusta Floyd Lisa duan Care Act (ACA) and Prince gle person who is eligible to get Children’s health Program coverage. George’s County executive covered and stay covered. Now (MChP), an increase of 33% while the federal govern - General Manager/ Administrative Assistant/ Legal Advertising Manager Billing rushern L. baker, iii, urges all is the time.” since the Affordable Care Act ment has eliminated the 2019 brenda boice Lorissa Steward uninsured and underinsured Prince George’s County implementation began. An tax penalty for being without residents who are 18 to 64 sign- health Connect, a program of additional 22,400 residents health coverage, it is important Legal Advertising Assistant Web Manager up for coverage through the Af - the department of Social Serv - are enrolled into Qualified that residents get and maintain robin boerckel Kyler Quesenberry fordable Care Act. the open en - ices, is recognized as one of the health Plans (QhPs), the their coverage to reach their op - rollment period ends on strongest in Maryland. Since private coverage that pro - timum level of health. All resi - Prince George’s County, Md. Member National Newspaper Publishers Association, december 15, 2018. to apply, 2013, the comprehensive pro - vides subsidies for most dents of Prince George’s and the Maryland, delaware, district of Columbia Press Association. visitwww.pgchealthconnect.org gram has partnered with gov - families. County are encouraged to find the Prince George’s Post (iSSN 10532226) is published every thursday by the New Prince George’s Post inc., 15207 Marlboro Pike, or call 301-927-4500. ernment agencies, non-profit • increases in health Connect out if they are eligible to upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. achieve savings on their cover - “Prince George’s County healthcare and community- enrollment assistance re - Subscription rate: 25 cents per single copy; $15 per year; continues to make great strides based organizations, academic quests. More than 100,000 age. in person assistance is $7.50 senior citizens and students; out of county add $1; out of state add $2. in enrolling residents in health institutions, hospitals, clinics, Prince George’s County res - available in several locations Periodical postage paid at Southern Md. 20790. insurance,” said County exec - and faith-based institutions re - idents have been provided in- across the County. to learn Postmaster, send address changes to Prince George’s Post, P.o. box 1001, utive rushern L. baker, iii. sulting in the following: person health Connect en - more visit www.pgchealthcon - upper Marlboro, Md. 20772-3151. “From the time the Affordable • increases in the number of rollment assistance. nect.org or call 301-927-4500. November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post — A 5 BUSINESS AND FINANCE

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Finalists received individual care. She went on to suffer from a cervical this year was expanded nationally, uncov - school for enough years to qualify for NV PerS. Social Security is coaching from industry experts on how to tumor, and wanted to support women’s ering diverse businesses across the u.S., telling us that when she starts her PerS at age 65 about 40 percent grow faster and smarter. wellness all over the country and the globe. including the four selected finalists. of her SS will be taken away. to us the two should be totally separate. Small business owners were asked to the natural feminine care subscription whether it was Femly’s monthly natural Can you explain the logic of this reduction? why should she be pe - submit a video online answering the ques - company ships monthly menstrual cycle feminine subscription box, Kin’s flavorful nalized for working a period of time outside of a SS profession? tion, “how do you plan to grow your small care packages including 100% natural cot - ramen, draft texas’ specialized draft bev - thank you for your response in advance. Signed: Upset Husband business?” Four finalists from across the ton pads, tampons, snacks and body care erage trailer or Cheeky Monkey’s joyful u.S. were selected to take the stage and products and more. home accessories, each finalist showcased Dear Upset Husband: if your wife is eligible for Social Security on pitch their business in New york City at “these four finalists have displayed im - their unique business and passion to grow her own record, and she will also get a pension from Nevada’s Neuehouse on November 8th. After a pressive ingenuity and passion for their smart. to learn more, you can watch the Public employee retirement System (PerS), then her Social Secu - thoughtful deliberation, the panel of expert businesses and are excellent ambassadors “Grow your biz Contest” finalist videos rity benefit will, indeed, be affected by Social Security’s windfall at https://growyourbizcontest.com. elimination Provision (weP) when she starts her PerS pension. “while these businesses may be small, the weP provision was enacted by Congress in 1983 as part of a they are also mighty, and driven by an broader program to restore Social Security to solvency against loom - ambition to grow and expand their cus - ing financial issues. tomer base,” said Ginger Siegel, head of According to the Social Security Administration, weP was intended North America small business, Master - to create better equality in how benefits were computed for those who card. “Most small businesses don’t have worked their entire career contributing to Social Security, and those chief marketing, finance or risk officers who did not. the logic was that, since the Social Security benefit com - to help get them there. together with bank putation is intentionally weighted toward lower-earning workers, to of America, we are working to help fill compute benefits in the same way for those who did not contribute this void by delivering the tools and solu - fully to Social Security was unfair because they also receive an en - tions small business owners need, as well hanced pension in addition to Social Security. So, they changed the as partnering on programs like Grow your benefit calculation for anyone with a pension from employment which biz that provide the guidance and re - did not contribute to Social Security. that formula, which normally sources necessary to thrive.” uses 90% of the first "bend point," or segment, of one’s average indexed Mastercard and bank of America want monthly earnings (AiMe) over their lifetime, instead uses a 40% mul - to ensure that small business owners tiplier for those with a non-SS-Covered pension. across the u.S. have access to the insight, the “bend point” values change each year, but for 2018 the first supports and solutions to help them bend point value is $895, so someone affected by weP applying achieve their growth ambitions. the for Social Security today would see their benefit contribution from Grow your biz Contest is just one pro - the first bend point—the one which contributes the most to one’s gram, equipping driven small business benefit amount—as $358 instead of $806. the weP reduction is Photo Credit: dAVe KotiNSKy/Getty iMAGeS owners with the right resources and guid - mitigated if someone has more than 20 years of substantial earnings upper Marlboro resident and Grow Your Biz Contest winner Arion Long displays ance to take their business to the next from employment which contributed to Social Security, and weP her company’s Femly Box. level. goes away if one has more than 30 years of substantial SS-covered earnings. there is also a maximum weP reduction for each year, and the reduction cannot be more than 50% of the non-covered pen - chines, 202 table games) $47,003,024 in sion, so weP can never completely eliminate one’s Social Security Maryland Casinos Generate Record $158 october 2018, an increase of $1,169,103 retirement benefit. Million in Revenue during october (2.6%) from october 2017. but there’s other bad news: when your wife is eligible for Social • Horseshoe Casino Baltimore (2,194 Security spousal or survivor’s benefits and her PerS pension has Casino gaming revenue contributes $60.7 million to the state slot machines, 167 table games) started, she will be affected by another provision called the Government By PreSS oFFiCer casinos are located, as well as Maryland’s $21,062,544 in october 2018, an Pension offset (GPo). the GPo reduces spousal and/or survivor’s Maryland Lottery and Gaming horse racing industry. increase of $1,486,007 (7.6%) from benefits by 2/3rds of the amount of the non-covered pension, which Maryland has six privately owned casi - october 2017. can entirely eliminate the Social Security spousal or survivor benefit. bALtiMore (November 5, 2018)—Mary - nos that offer both slot machines and table • Hollywood Casino Perryville (822 slot And the rationale for GPo mirrors that for weP. i know it will be land Lottery and Gaming today announced games: MGM National harbor in Prince machines, 21 table games) $5,850,524 in small comfort, but you are hardly alone when it comes to being upset that october 2018 gaming revenues for the George’s County; Live! 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Andy Stape and Vito Lupo of KLNb in - which sees 20,000 –44,000 vehicles per day. dC market fundamentals and plan on being vestment Sales exclusively represented the the location features one-, three, and five- actively engaged on both the acquisitions Export 101 From Your Door to Ours seller, an affiliate of Combined Properties, mile population counts of more than 12,000, and dispositions fronts. we are quite pleased incorporated, on the transaction, and also 97,000 and 242,100 residents, respectively, with the performance of KLNb in securing November 27, 2018 • 2 –4 p.m. • Cost: $35 procured the buyer, east Coast Acquisitions. with an average household income of ap - a qualified, capable buyer.” Morgan State university Earl G Graves School of Business this is the first acquisition in the mid-At - proximately $91,200, $90,100 and $92,000. 4100 Hillen Road, Baltimore Md 21218 lantic region by the buyers. Matt Skalet and Prince George’s County is recognized as KLNb is a leading provider of commercial Register at: http://www.marylandsbdc.org Matt Copeland, also of KLNb, were retained one of the most affluent in the country, rank - real estate services throughout the mid-At - did you know 95% of all consumers live outside the borders of the by the buyers as the leasing agents for the ing in the top 3%. lantic region, now celebrating its 50th year united States? international trade will open up a world of opportunities center. “the sale of enterprise Plaza Shopping in business. An independently owned and op - for your business. Secure your future by establishing a strong presence the property is anchored by Aldi and co- Center demonstrates a continued interest erated commercial brokerage and real estate in the global market for your product or service. anchored by t.J. Maxx. Aldi recently exer - from investors to acquire high-quality real services firm, KLNB provides a variety of • export readiness cised a five-year renewal option, through estate with a value-add component,” said services including tenant and landlord rep - • determining appropriate international markets 2023. other occupants of enterprise Plaza Lupo. “KLNb is proud to have facilitated resentation, leasing, consulting, investment • Finding qualified buyers, agents, and distributors include Verizon wireless, Advance Auto the sale for Combined Properties. by lever - sales, property management and financing • determining pricing and methods of payment Parts, and dollar tree. Four pad sites aging our in-house leasing expertise, we val - services. 80 full-time brokerage professionals this 2-hour workshop will highlight the fronting Annapolis road, also part of the idated market assumptions to purchasers and work across KLNB’s four offices strategically Nuts and bolts of Starting a successful export venture. center, are occupied by Suntrust, Shell, taco maximized pricing for the seller.” located throughout the Washington, D.C. / bell and wendy’s. Plans to lease a 26,428 Srikanth Velmati, President and Chief in - Baltimore region. http://klnb.com A6 — November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post OUT on the TOWN

National Law Enforcement Museum Calendar Spotlight Thanksgiving Glitterfest Announces New Public Programs date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 2 –4 p.m. Museum demonstrates its commitment to strengthening relations between description: A one-day workshop for young artists and families law enforcement and communities with programs and events addressing timely topics to decorate sparkling centerpieces with glitter for their thanks - giving table. Nothing says “thanks!” like glitter—and all the dialog and learning, which ultimately leads nation’s history,” said rebecca Looney, By PreSS oFFiCer mess can stay in our classroom. Families are encouraged to bring to improved relationships between law en - Senior director of exhibits & Programs. National Law Enforcement Museum their own items to decorate, but can also choose from a limited forcement and the communities they “we’re excited for visitors to experience selection of free centerpiece items at the workshop. wAShiNGtoN (November 8, 2018)— serve.” first-hand what the work of law enforce - Cost: Free the National Law enforcement Museum the Museum’s ongoing program series ment entails while serving as a platform Ages: All ages are welcome at the Motorola Solutions Foundation includes: for much-needed conversations for the sake Location: brentwood Arts exchange, 3901 rhode island Av - building— the nation’s only museum ded - • Conversations —explore contemporary and safety of our communities and law en - enue, brentwood, Md 20722 icated to exploring nearly every facet of issues with experts from the field. Pan - forcement professionals.” Contact: 301-277-2863; tty: 301-699-2544 American law enforcement—today an - elists from diverse backgrounds and The first event kicking off the Mu - nounced a slate of exciting and engaging viewpoints will discuss timely topics fac - seum’s slate of programs will be opioids: programs that will be hosted inside the ing American law enforcement and the Communities Fighting Back, held on OPEN TO THE PUBLIC newly-opened facility. communities they serve. initial topics Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m. as part “At the core of our mission is a com - will include the opioid epidemic, predic - of its Conversations series. the event, mitment to bring diverse perspectives to - tive policing, and more. moderated by NbC4 anchor Aaron gether through programs that address • Witness —Learn about landmark events Gilchrist, will feature three experts who timely and relevant topics,” said david L. in American history from the men and will discuss how their communities are brant, executive director of the National women who witnessed them. Panelists combating the national opioid epidemic. Law enforcement Museum. “the Museum will discuss a significant moment in law events will be hosted inside the National provides a forum for critically-important enforcement history and explore the im - Law enforcement Museum, located at 444 pact it had on the profession and our e Street, Nw, washington, dC 20001. For The National Law Enforcement country as a whole. Join us in 2019 for more information and to purchase tickets, Museum at the Motorola programs on the investigation of the ter - visit www.LawenforcementMuseum.org or Solutions Foundation Building rorist bombing of the uSS Cole and the call 202-737-3400. landmark Stonewall riot. is located in Judiciary • Leaders —hear directly from individuals Square—444 E Street, NW, Authorized by Congress in the year 2000, Brentwood Arts Exchange both in law enforcement and other pro - the 57,000-square-foot National Law en - Photo CourteSy M-NCPPC Washington, DC 20001—just fessions giving their unique perspectives forcement Museum at the Motorola Solu - on law enforcement in an interview-style blocks from the National Mall tions Foundation Building is a three-story The Brentwood Arts Exchange serves as an anchor for the arts- conversation that discusses the leader’s and numerous DC landmarks. mostly underground institution located ad - based community development of the Prince George’s County Gate - career, lessons learned, and his or her jacent to the National Law Enforcement Of - way Arts district. we support artist and community development by take on the future of policing. the first ficers Memorial in Washington, DC’s Judi - welcoming diverse audiences to experience high-quality visual art There is easy access to Leaders program will feature former ciary Square. The Museum tells the story of exhibitions, concerts, affordable arts classes for all ages, and a local Judiciary Square Metro, Metropolitan (dC) Police Chief Cathy American law enforcement by providing vis - artisans craft store. explore your creative spirit today, at brentwood parking, lodging, and many Lanier. itors a “walk in the shoes” experience along Arts exchange! open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sat - urday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. the brentwood Arts exchange is closed dining options nearby. • Briefing Room —Get an inside look at with educational journeys, immersive exhi - media by and about American law en - bitions, and insightful programs. The Mu - on Sunday. forcement. hear from authors, podcast - seum is an initiative of the National Law Starting November 19, 2018: ers, directors, and reporters as they dis - Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a Brentwood Arts Exchange: 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Escalator Replacement at cuss their law enforcement-related [501(c)(3)] organization established in Brentwood, MD 20722 • 301-277-2863 Judiciary Square Metrorail projects. 1984. For more information about the Na - • http://arts.pgparks.com/1782/Brentwood-Arts-Exchange Station “Law enforcement has played a pivotal tional Law Enforcement Museum, visit role in shaping our everyday lives and our LawEnforcementMuseum.org. The F Street entrance (via PLAN AHEAD escalator) near the National Upcoming Event Hansel & Gretel Tea Party Building Museum will be date and time: december 15, 2018, starting at 2 p.m. closed starting November 19, Science Saturday description: Visit darnall’s Chance when it is decorated like a Saturday, November 24, 2018 gingerbread house! Listen to the story of hansel and Gretel, en - 2018. Metrorail riders should Program Start Time: 1:00 p.m. access the station via the two joy tea and dessert, and participate in a holiday craft activity. Duration: 3 hours Registration fee required for all attendees—children and adults. elevators at the street level by Visit the Museum for a fun-filled afternoon of science activities in the Learning Capacity is limited; reservation and payment required in advance. the National Building Museum Center. This month’s theme is Fingerprints and Impressions. Discover how to Cost: resident: $17; Non-resident: $22 and the escalators at the 4th identify your own fingerprints and create your own impressions of your shoes Ages: 5 and older Street entrance by the US and using every-day supplies. Put your observational skills to the test in our mock Location: darnall’s Chance house Museum DC Courthouses. The project is crime scene and see if you can identify the important evidence! Feel free to 14800 Governor bowie oden dr., stay for the full duration or drop by for one or two activities. Family members of upper Marlboro, Md 20772 expected to take 6 months. all ages are welcome. This event is free with admission to the Museum. Contact: 301-952-8010; tty 301-699-2544

with cheerful aplomb by director animated form, and having him skeptical of religion, but the ticles about “Smallfoot.” A ERIC D. SNIDER’S IN THE DARK Karey Kirkpatrick (“over the sing a loose karaoke parody of movie emphasizes that these badly copy-edited interview hedge”), who wrote the jaunty “under Pressure” is not a good are yeti “traditions,” not spiri - with Ficarra and requa sug - Movie Review screenplay with Clare Sera from way to change my opinion, but tual beliefs; there’s no mention gests they never read it, either, a story credited to “Cats & the rest of the voice cast—in - of yeti deity or heaven or any - but merely had it described to dogs” writers Glenn Ficarra and cluding Lebron James, danny thing like that. (i called it “re - them. when “Smallfoot” was John requa.* that means there deVito, Gina rodriguez, yara ligion” earlier, but that was my announced, the press release was a lot of rewriting (and check Shahidi, and “rick and Morty’s” word, not the movie’s.) the les - said Pablos (who created “de - out that asterisk), but the film is Justin roiland—is charming and son isn’t to discard your beliefs, spicable Me”) would direct, and Smallfoot more lucid and cohesive than energetic. only to examine them. Anyway, that Ficarra and requa’s script-by-committee projects besides learning to commu - the point is, i don’t want to hear screenplay would be based on usually are. there are many fine nicate with and understand from people who think “Small - “an original idea” by him. Smallfoot whose airplane (Migo doesn’t gags about Migo and the yetis those who are different from foot” is trying to get their kids that’s how the Sergio Pablos Grade: B know what that is, either) has misunderstanding human arti - you, the film has another to become atheists. Animation Studios blog de - Rated PG, mild rude humor and crashed nearby. the yetis’ tribal facts (they assume a roll of toilet straightforward, unmissable *warner bros. says it was scribes it, too. in other words, action peril leader, the Stonekeeper (Com - paper is the equivalent of their message: Accept the truth, no all based on a book called “yeti even Pablos himself doesn’t 1 hr., 36 min mon), has the carvings to show stones, calling it “the scroll of matter how uncomfortable or tracks” by Sergio Pablos claim to have written a book that smallfoots don’t exist and invisible wisdom”), and good scary it is. don’t assume your (who’s also an executive pro - called “yeti tracks,” but that’s “Smallfoot” is a light ani - are merely a story that yetis tell slapsticky shenanigans. i have a traditions are correct just be - ducer)—but as far as i can tell, where the credits say it came mated adventure set in a remote their children—but Migo saw low tolerance for James Cor - cause they’re yours. it would no such book exists. the only from. who says studio mar - himalayan village occupied by one. if the “no such thing as den’s unctuous shtick, even in be fair to interpret this as being references to it online are in ar - keters aren’t creative? yetis, aka Abominable Snowmen smallfoots” stone is inaccurate, (and Snowwomen), who have what other traditions might be lived in isolation for generations. false? Next you’ll be telling him though they have a complex so - the sun will rise even if nobody cietal hierarchy, the yetis are in bangs the gong…! many ways a primitive race. while Migo finds company their sacred stones tell them with a handful of fellow small - they are the only creatures in the foot believers (including the world, that their mountain rests Stonekeeper’s daughter, on a cloud held up by mam - Meechee, voiced by disney moths, and that they have to Channel star Zendaya), the bang a gong each morning to smallfoot in question returns to make the great sky snail rise and human civilization, where news shine its light on them. Nobody of his encounter reaches the ears questions the yeti religion, least of a tV-nature-show host named of all Migo (voice of Channing Percy (James Corden), who’d tatum), our young protagonist, like to get a real yeti on camera who opens the film by singing a but will settle for dressing his song about how everything is assistant in a yeti costume. Nat - great and he hopes nothing ever urally, Percy and Migo do meet, changes. are terrified but intrigued by one well, tough luck, Migo. another, and must teach their re - rotteNtoMAtoeS.CoM while outside the village one spective races not to be ruled by An animated adventure for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast, Smallfoot turns the Bigfoot legend upside down when day, he encounters a legendary fear and prejudice, et cetera. a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human. News of this Smallfoot throws the simple Yeti community “smallfoot”—what you or i it’s comfortable territory for into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village, in an all new story about friendship, would call a “human man”— an animated comedy, executed courage and the joy of discovery. November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post — A 7

General Aviation Vital to our Agriculture Sector Calendar of events By CoLby FerGuSoN like wheat, barley and rye—play in the sus - field, they are in the air everyday to spread Maryland Farm Bureau tainability and profitability of our farms. fungicide and nutrients on our crop fields. November 15 –November 21, 2018 during the fall and winter, increased rain these applications keep mildew off our Most people don’t appreciate the size and can cause erosion and deplete nutrients in wheat and help to create better yield for our scope of Maryland’s agriculture sector. with the soil. the only way to prevent this is by sweet corn and soybeans. during wetter sea - Bowie Holiday Arts and Crafts Market over 12,000 farms statewide, the industry planting cover crops at the end of the grow - sons, general aviation is the only way to ap - date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 9 a.m. –2 p.m. has an economic impact of $2.2 billion each ing season to retain nutrient-rich soil. i can - ply these crop-saving products because description: the City of bowie Arts Committee will hold their year. Split between the eastern and western not emphasize enough how important these ground applications would be unable to inaugural holiday Arts & Crafts Market at the bowie Center for shore by the Chesapeake bay, the agricul - cover crops are to production and sustain - move through the wet soil. the Performing Arts. Vendors will be selling a variety of Arts tural sector is a diverse set of markets dom - ability. that is where general aviation and Aviation also provides an essential pur - and Crafts items in the center’s lobby and recital hall areas. inated by poultry, dairy, corn, soybeans, local airports come in. pose to the state’s department of Natural Cost: Free small grains, nursery and seafood. the Chesapeake bay Foundation sup - resources Forest Service. in emergency sit - Ages: All ages are welcome however, with increasing competition and ports a program that utilizes aerial seeding uations, general aviation is the only way to Location: bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200 globalization, our farms large and small need to spread cover crops over thousands of effectively survey remote areas of the forest Annapolis rd, bowie, Md 20715 every tool in their arsenal. one tool many acres of farmland, which soak up excess ni - to track storm damage and control forest Contact: 240-544-5601 people don't realize that the agriculture sector trates and nutrients that would otherwise fires. with over 200,000 acres designated 10th Annual Teens & Jeans 5K Walk for the Homeless relies on is small aircraft. Starting at the end runoff during the rainy season. without gen - State Forest, these preservation and public date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018 9 a.m. –12 p.m. regis - of the harvest up until the freezing period, eral aviation, it would be virtually impossi - health services would not be completed tration begins onsite at 9 a.m. with live music and entertainment, ex - farmers rely on fixed wing and rotary wing ble to cover even a small fraction of our without general aviation. hibitors, refreshments, and activities. the 5K walk begins at 10 a.m. aircraft to aerial seed cover crops. these same farm land in time to prevent erosion. without transportation and aviation, including description: walkers are asked to bring donations of clean, gently aircraft are used throughout the harvest to these aircraft and airports, the millions of small aircraft and airports, are crucial to worn denim pants in all sizes. Collected jeans will be donated to protect our crops from pests and diseases. For acres of farmland that cover our state would supporting our local farms, and as a result, local organizations serving individuals and families who are home - example, one local company buys grain from be bare by the end of each year and farmers our economy and local communities. As we less. enjoy a 5K walk along the Anacostia tributary trail to help farms all over the eastern shore and relies on would have to start from scratch each spring. move forward and debate important national raise awareness of homelessness in the community. bring your general aviation to manage locations across Let me give you an example: the agri - priorities, including infrastructure, lets make family, bring a friend, just make sure you’re there to show you the state and across the country. culture pilots at Allen Chorman & Son. they sure to not forget about the importance of care! Please bring your refillable water bottle to stay hydrated. while corn and soybeans are considered can tell you first-hand about the vital rela - small aircraft and airports. Cost: Free the cash crops in Maryland, most people do tionship between general aviation and agri - Colby Ferguson is the Government Re - Ages: All ages welcome not understand the role that cover crops— culture. based on what farmers see in the lations Director for Maryland Farm Bureau. Location: bladensburg waterfront Park, 4601 Annapolis road, bladensburg, Md 20710 Contact: 301-779-0371; tty 301-699-2544 Maryland Farm Succession Workshops Scout and Family day at the Beyond Needleart Exhibit By PreSS oFFiCer tached forested land, estate planning, tax ucation Center 1000 College Cir, Queen - date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 10 a.m. –12 p.m. university of Maryland basics, and more. For more information stown, Md 21658 description: Cub Scouts, Girls Scouts, and families are invited on the transferring the Farm to the Next Allegany County—thursday, decem - to do fiber art activities. Visit our current exhibit, beyond CoLLeGe PArK , Md (october 12, Generation workshop series, or to register, ber 6, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., Allegany Needleart: the rooms of Montpelier will be filled with fiber art - 2018)—this winter, the department of visit www.eventbrite.com. registration fee College of Maryland, 12401 willowbrook work of all kinds, from quilting to felting to cross-stitch. while Agricultural and resource economics of $10.00 covers materials and lunch. rd, Cumberland, Md 21502 here, browse for unique holiday gifts in the Artists’ boutique, (AreC) is partnering with the Agriculture the second series of workshops, invest - wicomico County—wednesday, featuring handcrafted gifts and ornaments by local artists. Law education initiative (ALei), the uni - ing in your Farm’s Future, includes two december 12, 2018, 8:30 a.m. –3 p.m., Cost: $3.50/person versity of Maryland extension, the Mary - workshop dates. these workshops will fea - wicomico County extension office, 28647 Ages: All ages are welcome land department of Agriculture, and Na - ture extension Agent Jesse Ketterman, old Quantico rd, Salisbury, Md 21801 Location: Montpelier Mansion, 9650 Muirkirk road, Laurel, tionwide insurance to host a series of ALei research Associate Mayhah Suri, howard County—wednesday, January Md 20708 one-day farm succession workshops Professor and department Chair dr. Lori 16, 2019, 8:30 a.m. –3 p.m., howard Contact: 301-377-7817; tty 301-699-2544 around Maryland. Lynch, and extension Legal Specialist Paul County Fairgrounds, dining hall, 2210 As of 2017, the average age of principal Goeringer. this series will include discus - Fairgrounds rd, west Friendship, Md Campfire Program: The Wild Turkey farm operators in Maryland is 59, accord - sions on the specifics of retirement plan - 21794 date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 5 p.m ing to the uSdA-National Agricultural ning and what individuals can do to fulfill baltimore County—thursday, January description: Join a park ranger to hear about the habits and diet Statistics Service’s state agriculture their wishes after the succession process, 17, 2019, 8:30 a.m. –3 p.m., baltimore of the wild turkey (Melegris gallopavo), a native bird species overview, illustrating the increasing need communication strategies, use of conser - County extension office, 1114 Shawan that can be encountered in the forest of Greenbelt. the wild for the farming community to understand vation easements, and estate planning case road, Cockeysville, Md 21030 bird’s domesticated cousin may grace your thanksgiving or how to pass on the farm to the next studies illustrating what can happen when Christmas table with all the trimmings, but wild turkeys are generation. the process isn’t properly conducted. For Investing in Your Farm’s Future quite shy and difficult to hunt. Campground guests and the public Seven winter workshops are split into more information on the investing in your Workshop Series dates and Locations are welcome to join us under the stars for a traditional NPS two series designed around the idea that Farm’s Future workshop series, or to reg - talbot County—wednesday, January campfire program in Loop b of the campground. the succession process requires financial ister, visit www.eventbrite.com. the reg - 30, 2019, 8:30 a.m. –3 p.m., Chesapeake Cost: Free planning, communication, and a general istration fee of $10.00 covers materials College, 1000 College Circle, wye Mills, Ages: All ages are welcome understanding of business planning and and lunch. Md 21679 Location: Greenbelt Park, 6565 Greenbelt road, Greenbelt, estate planning tools. dates and locations for both workshop Prince George’s County—Thursday, Md 20770 the first series of workshops, transfer - series are: January 31, 2019, 8:30 a.m. –3 p.m., Contact: 301-344-3944 ring the Farm to the Next Generation, in - Prince George’s County Soil Conserva - cludes five workshop dates and features Transferring the Farm to the Next tion district office, 5301 Marlboro, 6th Annual Trot for a Turkey: Winter Festival of Lights Preview speakers like Farm Management Specialist Generation Workshop Series dates Race Track Rd, upper Marlboro, Md date and time: Saturday, November 17, 2018, 6 –9 p.m. dale Johnson, Craig highfield with Al - and Locations: 20772 description: For more than 30 years visitors to the annual liance for the bay, and extension Legal Queen Anne’s County—Monday, No - For additional details or questions con - M-NCPPC, department of Parks and recreation winter Festival Specialist Paul Goeringer. this series will vember 26, 2018, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Chesa - tact Paul Goeringer at [email protected] of Lights were dazzled by the twinkling displays as they drove discuss business planning techniques, at - peake College, eastern Shore higher ed - through watkins regional Park. this year continues the new tradition, of helping families in need, with the 6th Annual trot for a turkey sneak peek! Participants walk or run through the 3.1-mile course and witness the incredible displays up close. Earth Avoiding PFAS and other Synthetic the registration fee includes a long-sleeve commemorative t- ™ shirt and provides a turkey for a local family in need. TALK Cost: $30; Register at PARKS DIRECT before Nov. 15! Chemicals in our Food Ages: All ages are welcome. Dear EarthTalk: “For years, bad-ac - Location: watkins regional Park, 301 watkins Park drive, What are PFASs and why should we be tor PFASs were used in upper Marlboro, Md 20772 concerned about them? food containers like Contact: 301-699-2456; tty 301-699-2544 —Jim Stobbins, Cary, NC pizza boxes, mi - crowave popcorn bags, “Reel and Meal” film series: Not Business as usual PFASs—short for perfluoroalkyl sub - Chinese take-out con - date and time: Monday, November 19, 2018, 7 p.m. (optional stances—are synthetic chemicals of various tainers and other food buffet served from 6:30 p.m.) formulations (including PFCs, PFoA, PFoS packaging to repel description: “reel and Meal” is a monthly film and discussion se - and GenX, among others) that are used grease, and they could ries sponsored by local nonprofits beaverdam Creek watershed widely in various products for moisture and leach into the food,” re - watch Group, Prince George’s County Peace and Justice Coalition, stain resistance. Non-stick pans, rain jackets ports NrdC’s erik ol - Green Vegan Networking and utopia Film Festival. the film fea - and carpeting are among thousands of dif - son, adding: “PFASs tures stories of several u.S. entrepreneurs who want their business ferent types of consumer goods that now that enter the body to have a cause beyond profit, to also take in account social and contain one form or another of PFASs. through the foods we environmental goals—the “triple bottom line.” Lawrence Le Lam “Sealant tape, ski wax and floor wax are eat and products we and institute b. highlight enthusiastic pioneers in a new social waterproof thanks to them,” reports the use every day can movement known as “conscious capitalism,” who aim to combine non-profit Natural resources defense linger there for years making profits and doing social good. Council (NrdC), “and in machinery they before they are eventu - iMAGe Credit: booKSCrAFtSPrettythiNGS, FLiCKrCC. Cost: Free reduce gear friction.” NrdC adds they are ally flushed out.” Consumers looking to reduce their exposure to PFASs Ages: Adults found in our homes, our offices, our super - in 2016 the u.S. should steer clear of microwaveable popcorn, among other Location: New deal Café, 113 Centerway, Greenbelt, Md 20770 markets—practically everywhere. Food and drug Admin - foods, that are stored or cooked in bags treated with stain- Contact: 202-549-5574, [email protected] but while it’s nice that we can’t stain istration banned three resistant chemicals. Senior Leadership Forum our carpeting no matter how messy we are, of the worst PFASs date and time: tuesday, November 20, 2018, 11 a.m. are we paying for this luxury with our from food uses in response to a petition Avoid carpeting and clothing hyped to description: this program is for seniors in the community to health? the fact that these chemicals are from NrdC and other non-profit partners. be “stain-resistant”—a dead giveaway that get information and have discussions on topics such as health, so hard to break down in their intended ap - “but we’re worried that chemical cousins they have been treated with PFASs. And internet safety and recreational activities. plications also means they don’t easily of those PFASs are being used,” says olson. never order or heat up food in grease-resis - Cost: Free break down in nature when released into “And the trouble is, manufacturers don’t tant paper unless you want a healthy portion Ages: Seniors the environment. Not only is this bad for have to disclose to consumers that they’re of PFASs with your meal or snack. Like - Location: hillcrest heights branch Library, 2398 iverson St., ecosystems and wildlife, but it’s also risky using them.” wise, ditch the microwave popcorn—most temple hills, Md 20748 for human health. while the battle to eliminate PFASs en - of which comes in a PFAS-treated bag— Contact: 301-630-4900 A wide range of animal studies has tirely rages on, NrdC suggests consumers and make it on the stovetop instead (it’s linked the chemicals to kidney, prostate, can take matters into their own hands to more fun that way anyway). Paint & Sip: Cubism Inspiration rectal and testicular cancers, not to mention minimize their exposure. For starters, ask date and time: wednesday, November 21, 2018, 6:30 –8 p.m. hormone malfunction, liver and thyroid manufacturers whether their products con - CoNTACTS: NrdC, www.nrdc.org; description: Join us for this fun and artistic social experience as problems, and abnormal fetal development. tain PFASs since such chemicals likely ePA’s basic information on PFAS, we draw inspiration from the artistic movement of “Cubism”. NrdC cites research showing that the off - won’t be listed on labels. Steer clear of non- www.epa.gov/pfas/basic-information-pfas. Cost: residents: $25/Non-residents: $33 spring of human mothers exposed to certain stick cookware, Gore-tex clothing, per - ® Ages: 18 and older PFASs had lower-than-average birth sonal care products with “PtFe” or “flu - EarthTalk is written and edited by roddy Location: bowie Community Center, 3209 Stonybrook drive, weights. Another recent study found that oro” ingredients, or textiles made with the Scheer and doug Moss and is a registered bowie, Md 20715 women with high levels of PFASs in their original (pre-2000) formulation of Scotch - trademark of E - The Environmental Mag - Contact: 301-464-1737; tty 301-699-2544 bloodstreams take longer on average to get gard, as these likely contain significant azine (www.emagazine.com). Send ques - pregnant. amounts of PFASs. tions to: [email protected]. A8 — November 15 — November 21, 2018 — The Prince George’s Post

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