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OMMUNITY EWSPAPER FOR RINCE EORGE S OUNTY SINCE A C N P G ’ C 1932 Vol. 87, No. 38 September 19 — September 25, 2019 Prince George’s County, Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents PG Fire Department Receives State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy to Host American Heart Association’s 7th Homeowners Association Conference Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Plus U.S. Congressman Anthony Brown among special guests Recognition Award countability and reduce the number of complaints that result in By deniSe roBertS By marK e. Brady cated to providing optimal care legal actions associated with community associations,” said Office of the State’s Attorney, Prince George’s County Prince George’s County Fire for heart attack patients as well Braveboy. as providing the best possible UPPer marlBoro (September 9, 2019)—Prince george’s Braveboy will be joined by U.S. congressman anthony Brown, largo , md. (September 9, pre-hospital care for all patients county State’s attorney aisha n. Braveboy, in partnership with a special guest speaker. 2019)—the Prince george’s in the county,” said Fire chief olde mill Foundation, will host the 7th annual Prince george’s this conference is designed to educate residents on the roles county, md, Fire/emergency Benjamin m. Barksdale. “We county community associations conference on Saturday, Sep - and responsibilities of their homeowner, civic, condominium medical Services (emS) de - are pleased to be recognized for tember 21, 2019 at 9 a.m. at charles Herbert Flowers High School, and community associations. more than 300 communities will partment has received the amer - our dedication and achievements 1001 ardwick-ardmore road, Springdale, md 20774. participate in a series of workshops. additionally, the event ican Heart association’s mis - in emergency medical care ef - “as State’s attorney, i am continuing my commitment to pro - will include exhibitors, a continental breakfast, lunch and give - sion: lifeline® emS gold Plus forts through mission: lifeline.” tect county residents and one of the largest investments they will aways. award for implementing quality “emts and paramedics play make in a lifetime. i strongly believe that with the support of our this free event is open to the public. everyone is encouraged improvement measures for the a vital part in the system of care community partners we can promote responsibility, enforce ac - to attend and preregister: https://pgccac2019.eventbrite.com. treatment of patients who expe - for those who have heart at - rience severe heart attacks. tacks,” said tim Henry, m.d., every year, more than chair of the mission: lifeline Prince Georgian Josh Paschal of the 250,000 people experience an acute coronary Syndrome Sub - St elevation myocardial infarc - committee. “Since they often are tion (Stemi) the deadliest type the first medical point of contact, University of Kentucky Named 2019 Mayo Clinic of heart attack caused by a they can save precious minutes blockage of blood flow to the of treatment time by activating Comeback Player of the Year Award Nominee heart that requires timely treat - the emergency response system By PreSS oFFicerS ment. to prevent death, it’s crit - that alerts hospitals to an incom - Mayo Clinic and CoSIDA ical to restore blood flow as ing heart attack patient. We ap - quickly as possible, either by plaud the Prince george’s rocHeSter, minn. (September 10, mechanically opening the county Fire/emS department 2019)—the college Sports information di - blocked vessel or by providing for achieving this award in fol - rectors of america (coSida), in associa - clot-busting medication. lowing evidence-based guide - tion with the associated Press (aP) and the mission: lifeline initia - lines in the treatment of people the Fiesta Bowl organization, have selected tive provides tools, training and who have severe heart attacks.” three college football student-athletes— other resources to support heart the Prince george’s county Kaleb Barker of troy University, Josh attack care following protocols Fire/emS departments is one of Paschal of the University of Kentucky from the most recent evidence- the largest and busiest combina - and isaiah Pola-mao of the University of based treatment guidelines. mis - tion, career and volunteer, de - Southern california—as the first of 30 nom - sion: lifeline’s emS recognition partments in the country. the inees for the 2019 mayo clinic comeback program recognizes emergency department responds to about Player of the year award. medical services for their efforts 150,000 requests for service a ten times during the 2019 college football in improving systems of care to year with about 120,000 of those season, three inspiring student-athletes from rapidly identify suspected heart requests for emergency medical all levels of college football, who have over - attack patients, promptly notify services. the department pro - come injury, illness or other challenges, will the medical center and trigger tects 500 square miles and a be recognized as mayo clinic comeback an early response from the population of nearly 1 million Player of the year nominees by a panel of awaiting hospital personnel. from a base of 45 Fire/emS Sta - writers, editors and sports information direc - “the Prince george’s county tions located throughout the tors from coSida, aP and touchdown Fire/emS department is dedi - county. illustrated. coSida members can nominate student-athletes at comeback-Player.com. at the end of the season, three of the Hoyer Announces nominees will be chosen as mayo clinic comeback Player of the year award win - Grant Funding for ners and will be recognized at a special cer - emony during the college Football Playoff Fifth District Fire Departments Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at image credit mayo clinic By annalieSe daviS State Farm Stadium in glendale, ariz. ad - Congressman Steny Hoyer’s Office ditionally, $30,000 will be donated in the monthly immunotherapy treatments, the that recognizes qualities like motivation, names of the nine student-athletes selected Prince george’s county, md., native re - determination and perseverance.” WaSHington, dc ( September 9, 2019)— congressman Steny as finalists to their school’s general schol - turned on a limited basis for the team’s final H. Hoyer (md-05) announced last week that the college Park vol - arship fund, with $15,000 being awarded three games. He opened this season as a mayo clinic is a nonprofit comprehensive unteer Fire department, the Prince george’s county Fire depart - in the names of the three winners and starter on the defensive line and made his organization committed to clinical practice, ment, the Berwyn Heights volunteer Fire department and rescue $15,000 on behalf of the six named honor - presence felt immediately, recording four education and research, providing expert Squad, and the Hughesville volunteer Fire department and emS able mention. tackles, one sack and one forced fumble in comprehensive care to everyone who needs have been awarded grant funding through the department of Home - For more details, follow on social media the Wildcats’ 38-24 win versus toledo. He healing. Learn more about Mayo Clinic. Visit land Security’s assistance to Firefighters grant Program (aFg). at @comebackPlayrFB and #mayoclinic - followed that up with five tackles, including the Mayo Clinic News Network. these funds will ensure local departments have the resources they cPoy, or visit www.comeback-Player.com. two tackles for a loss in the Wildcats’ 38- college Sports information directors of need to protect families in our communities. Josh Paschal, a sophomore defensive 17 win over eastern michigan. With his america (coSida) was founded in 1957 and “i am pleased that these four departments in the Fifth district will lineman for the University of Kentucky, health scare behind him, Paschal now uses is a 3,000+ member national organization receive more than $415,000 combined in grant awards,” said con - was poised for a breakthrough season in his platform to speak about his faith and comprised of the sports public relations, me - gressman Hoyer. “the funds awarded through these grants will allow 2018 after playing in all 13 games as a bring melanoma awareness. dia relations and communications/informa - local departments to purchase new equipment and ensure our fire - freshman. Unfortunately, he was forced to “We understand how challenging it can tion professionals throughout all levels of fighters have access to the tools they need to do their jobs safely. i miss most of UK’s memorable 2018 season be for student-athletes to return from injury collegiate athletics in the and commend these departments for their hard work to keep our commu - when, in July, a dot on his left foot was di - or illness,” says dr. michael Stuart, co-di - Canada. The organization is the second old - nities safe, and i will continue to advocate for the resources they need.” agnosed as malignant melanoma. after un - rector for mayo clinic Sports medicine. est management association in intercolle - the following amounts were awarded to each department: dergoing three surgeries and ongoing “We are honored to be part of this award giate athletics. Visit cosida.com. • college Park volunteer Fire department: $17,619.04 • Prince george’s county Fire department: $272,727.27 speaker will be professor, dr. yvonne Bron - • Berwyn Heights volunteer Fire department and rescue Squad: Free Caregivers Conference September 25 ner, of morgan State University, department $71,428.57 camP SPringS , md. (September 11, the purpose of the Family caregivers of Public Health. • Hughesville volunteer Fire department and emS: $53,885.71 2019)— the Prince george’s county depart - conference is to provide information, sup - the conference is open to Prince george’s as co-chair of the congressional Fire caucus, congressman ment of Family Services, aging and disabil - port, and resources for families who face the county residents that are caring for an older Hoyer took a lead role in helping to establish the assistance to Fire - ity Services division, is sponsoring a Free challenge of caring for an aging parent, rela - adult or individual diagnosed with dementia. fighters grant (aFg) Program and the Staffing for adequate Fire Family caregivers conference, “empower - tive, or friend. the conference will provide Participants must pre-register by calling 301- and emergency response (SaFer) Program, and each year he leads ing caregivers to care for others” on caregivers with an opportunity to increase 265-8658 or by registering online via a letter with members of congress to the appropriations committee Wednesday, September 25, 2019, with check their knowledge of services and programs eventbrite. valid identification is required to ensure adequate funding is appropriated for the program. over in 8:30 a.m., program from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at available to caregivers, learn strategies to re - on the day of the event. $15 million has been awarded to Fifth district fire departments martin’s crosswinds, 7400 greenway center duce caregiver stress and develop a network —Jermoni Dowd, Prince George’s since the program was established. visit www.fema.gov/welcome- drive, greenbelt, md 20770. of resources and support. the keynote County Department of Family Services assistance-firefighters-grant-program for more information.

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Four U.S. Military Dogs Receive Cardin, Brown Say State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Earth Talk Nation’s Top Honors for Valor at Andrews Military Families Delivers First State of Justice Month 2019 at Your Library Dear EarthTalk: American Humane’s 2019 K-9 Are Paying For Trump’s Wall Address visit any of our neighborhood Medal of Courage Awards “trump said mexico is paying for “...over that last nine months, we branches to enjoy Hispanic Heritage I’ve heard that school buses cause mWd emmie served with the U.S. the wall,” Brown said at have made great strides in improving month events. go to a lot of pollution, especially for marine corps during operation en - andrews Friday, “but military fami - our processes to ultimately administer www.pgcmls.info for details. the kids riding inside. Is anyone during Freedom … conduct sweeps lies are paying for the wall.” justice in a way that is right for the making greener school buses yet? for high ranking dignitaries in the people of Prince george’s county, in - —Jake mcconnell, Washington, d.c., maryland and vir - disputably the best county in the Philadelphia, Pa ginia areas. world.” Community, Page a3 Commentary, Page a4 Business and Finance , Page a5 Out on the Town , Page a6 Features , Page a7 A2 — September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post TOWNS and NEIGHBORS In and Around Morningside-Skyline by mary mcHale 301-735-3451 Around the County October, time for a spooky visit to leslie garrett is a new volunteer at Morningside Memories, Hoyer Attends State of Justice Symposium the morningside vFd. She comes to 45 years ago college ParK, md. (September 10, 2019)—[on September 10], con - Halloween is coming. you might them with a wealth of experience and the morningside Senior citizens in - gressman Steny H. Hoyer (md-05) attended the State of Justice Symposium want to think about hosting the coolest has not only served as a volunteer at stalled their new officers in January in college Park. Hosted by Prince george’s county State’s attorney aisha of creepy parties by renting… a crypt. other area stations, but is past Fire com - 1974, with claude Shaffer, president. Braveboy and community partners, the symposium focused on criminal at congressional cemetery. missioner of Prince george’s county. other officers were Jesse Holmes, vice- justice issues in Prince george’s county. congressional cemetery has been deanna Johnson is the interim prin - president; audrey cook, secretary; and “i thank State’s attorney Braveboy and community leaders for bringing dubbed “the hippest cemetery in amer - cipal of St. Philip the apostle School. Blanche mccormick, treasurer. us together to discuss the criminal justice issues facing our county,” said ica,” and it lives up to that title. She comes to St. Philip’s from Bishop By then, Jerry glaubitz had been congressman Hoyer. “i was pleased that democrats and republicans came coming up in october: dead man’s mcnamara HS, where she served as mayor for 13 years. town council together last year to pass the First Step act, important legislation to address run (oct. 5, 6 p.m.), tour of ghostly admissions director, dean of Students members were m. lee ditmars, isaac some of the breakdowns in our criminal justice system. the law is an im - congressional cemetery (oct. 6, 3 –5 and Spanish teacher. earl everson, mary elizabeth Hood and portant step toward achieving a more fair system, but there are still persistent p.m.), and Soul Strolls (oct. 18 –26). dr. marco clark, President/ceo of William a. Schaub, with Harry Franklin disparities that minority communities face.” For more information, call 202-543- Bishop mcnamara High School, is messer taking over for mr. Schaub. “in congress, i’ll continue to work with my colleagues to reverse the 0539 or go to staffcongressional leaving at the end of the school year to also that year morningsiders voted kinds of policies that led to nonviolent offenders being locked away for cemetery.org. serve as the first lay executive director against reducing the mayor’s minimum decades and prevented the rehabilitation and reentry of those individuals it’s in Washington, off to the right of the Holy cross institute at St. ed - age from 30 to 25 and the council into society,” continued congressman Hoyer. “i appreciate the work com - after you cross the Pennsylvania avenue ward’s University in austin, texas. He members from 25 to 21. munity leaders do throughout Prince george’s county to address issue and Bridge, at 1801 e Street Se, an area has been at mcnamara for 23 years. in october 1974 the new park next look forward to our continued partnership.” known as Hill east. it was america’s my daughter therese gallegos is in to Foulois Jr. High was dedicated to —Annaliese Davis, Congressman Steny Hoyer’s Office first national cemetery, established in town from Brownsville, texas, and as i douglas Patterson, a recreation leader 1807. among its famous inhabitants write this, she is downstairs making in the community. i remember how he are John Philip Sousa, J. edgar Hoover soup. She also vacuums, does the wash, always lined the ball fields for base - All Jazz Band Instruments—Auditions Open! and former d.c. mayor marion Barry. and plans to make oatmeal cookies later. ball. All musicians are welcome! at one time the cemetery was in dis - no, she is not available for hire. BoWie , md. (September 11, 2019)— Fame – Foundation for the advance - array. But it started promoting itself as the Skyline citizens association May they rest in peace ment of music & education, inc is accepting applications for its year-round a dog park and now charges people to cancelled its September meeting. the • Jack Stanley Pippen, 88, of califor - Fame Jazz Band Program (FJBP). FJBP was established in 2015 to provide walk their dogs there—it has a long next meeting will be nov. 20, and we nia, md., former President of the year-round high caliber music and academic support and instruction to talented dog-walking wait-list. hope it will be at the site where our first Southgate lions club, died July 29. Prince george’s county md middle and high school youth, who are serious the cemetery has tours with wine, meeting was held—Skyline School. He was born in texas, attended texas about music and want to take their skills to a higher level. horror-novel book clubs, yoga, and free We’re waiting for permission. the christian U., served in the navy, and in the program, students receive: live music in the chapel. School is now an office building for the retired after 30 years with Washing - • music instruction and you can rent a crypt. Prince george’s county Schools. ton gas light. He had lived in Upper • academic Support marlboro and was past director of • college Preparation Neighbors & other good people Coming up melwood Horticultural. Survivors • Summer music Programs at the University of maryland School of music Suzanne Kenney has taken on the • Bat & Beaver Walk at clearwater na - include his wife Betty, four children, • opportunities to Perform on major Stages chairmanship of the Skyline citizens ture center, cosca regional Park, on grand- and great-grandchildren. • career readiness association’s 50th anniversary, which Saturday Sept. 28, 7:30 to 9 p.m. • vernice gist cole, 69, of Suitland, you do not need to have a jazz background, nor play in a school band to will be celebrated next may. She has take an evening walk with a natu - who recently retired from the dept. audition for the program. formed a committee of Skyline resi - ralist and look for night animals, in - of Justice (dea) after 42 years. Her Home-schooled students are also invited to apply. this program is ideal dents and promises an event “that cluding bats, beavers, insects and husband Johnny B. cole predeceased for youth who want to enjoy a unique opportunity to grow musically and everyone in Skyline will talk about for owls. Fee, $4. recommended for her. Survivors include her children, academically while having fun with other youth musicians. years to come.” ages 5 & up. macia, John, david and reva. Serv - For more information: [email protected] or 301-805-5358, monica goldson, Prince george’s • glow in the dark mini-golf, Friday, ices were at Strickland Funeral http://famejazzband.org/auditions/ county Public Schools ceo, kicked off oct. 11, 6:30 –9:30 p.m. at Watkins Home. FAME String Ensemble the school year by visiting a few schools regional Park. all ages. residents, violin, viola, cello and bass middle and high school students who live and connecting with students and teach - $5. info: 301-218-6700. Milestones and/or attend school in Prince george’s county maryland. applicants ers. She first visited Suitland High • the 20th annual gingerbread House Happy birthday to Karen rooker, must be committed to playing their musical instrument and performing School along with Board of education contest & Show at darnall’s chance linda Holbart van meter and teresa music from various genres. member K. alexander Wallace, county House museum is coming up nov. Kessler, Sept. 22; mary Kilbride and instrumental instruction, master classes, music theory classes, councilmember rodney and delegate 29 –dec. 15. cash prizes and ribbons elizabeth long, Sept. 23; dottie renowned staff and educators, Summer enrichment programs, Premiere Jazz lewis. then she continued on to will be awarded to1st, 2nd & 3rd arehringer, amy Schlor and Peg performance venues and more! William Beanes, which is the assigned place in adult, child & Family en - richardson, Sept. 24; alice lucke and registration ends: oct. 21st, auditions: oct. 31 and nov. 1 elementary school for morningside and tries. Start planning your gingerbread Judy Hansel Waby, Sept. 27. location: University of maryland School of music college Park Skyline students; William Wirt middle house, farm, boat, and castle now. Happy 65th (!) anniversary to Ken http://famemusic.org/auditions/ School; largo High and John Hanson For rules and dates, call 301-952- and Janet Kaye on Sept. 25. —FAME - Foundation for the Advancement of Music & Education, Inc. montessori School. 8010. Attention Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center Supporters Brandywine-Aquasco For the entire month of September, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable by audrey Johnson 301-922-5384 community Bag at the giant Food at 5700 Se crain Highway, Upper marlboro, md 20772, $1 is donated to the maryland crime victims’ re - CLINTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH We are standing on the rock and our names on the roll. source center, inc., unless otherwise directed by the customer through the Body recall started again at clinton United methodist disney aladdin Friday September 20, 2019 at 7 p.m. giving tag attached to the bag. church on tuesdays and thursdays at 9 a.m. rev. dorothea location is “the Farmhouse” at adams Funeral Home our goal is to sell 200 bags, equivalent to $200 raised. We are confident J. Belt Stroman, Pastor. the address is 10700 Brandywine 20605 aquasco road, aquasco, maryland 20608. rev. con - that with the help of our dedicated supporters, we can reach this goal. road, clinton, maryland. church office number 301-868- stance Smith, Pastor. committee co-chairs are tracy —Maryland Crime Victims Resource Center 1281. Pinkney and Phyllis Slater. Please bring your own chairs, the american red cross Blood drive at clinton United blankets and pillows. Snack and drinks provided. methodist church on Saturday, october 5, 2019 has been Infinity Speaks Veteran Resource Day cancelled. CELEBRATE BADEN DAY it’s that time of year again to gather your family and September 27, 2019, 10 a.m. –4 p.m. FALL REVIVAL friends to enjoy a grand afternoon of music, food and vendors vFW morningside 6527 clinton United methodist church, 10700 Brandywine at our annual celebration of you and the community. the 6527 Suitland rd road, clinton, maryland Fall revival Saturday, September little ones will have an area specifically geared to their liking morningside, maryland 20746 resources include: vBa claims assistance neurolumen pain manage - 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. guest Speaker will be rev. constance with a wide array of crafts, games, rides and more. ment; suicide prevention; minority veterans outreach, transitional housing Smith, Pastor new Hope Fellowship cooperative Parish the celebration will be held Saturday September 28, 2019 assistance, veteran employment assistance, and much much more! christ Umc, 22919 christ church road, aquasco, maryland from 12 –5 p.m. at Baden community center 13601 Baden- —13 September MDVA News and Announcements 20608 and nottingham myers Umc, 15601 Brooks church Westwood road, Brandywine, maryland 20613. cost is free road, Upper marlboro, maryland 20772. liturgical dancers (nominal fee for children’s Fun area). from asbury Umc, 4004 accokeek road, Brandywine, National Alliance on Mental Illness— maryland 20613. a light meal will be served after the service. CRAB FEAST revival is sponsored by the evangelism committee. Steph - St. Philip’s episcopal Parish church will have “all you Prince George’s County Events nie Samuel, chairperson. rev. dorothea Belt Stroman, Pas - can eat” crab Feast Sunday, September 29, 2019 from 3 –6 nami maryland sponsors events and shares information about events tor. p.m. at St. Philip’s church Hall sponsored by the Peter a. in order to educate the public about mental illness, reduce the stigma asso - gross, Sr. Scholarship memorial Fund (Helping others one ciated with mental illnesses and to raise funds for our programs and advo - TIMOTHY BRANCH DEVELOPMENT UPDATE by one). menu includes chicken, Fish, corn, String Beans, cacy. contact nami Prince george’s county at 301-429-0970. See event mr. michael gardiner, vice president, gardiner realty & French Fries, crabs, crabs, drinks. listings at www.namipgc.org. development company stated at the Brandywine-north Keys address is 13801 Baden Westwood road, Brandywine, civic association meeting “that several single-family homes maryland. tickets cost $55 advance, $65 at door, children and other types of properties have been sold and that building under 12 cost $25. For tickets contact michele chase 240- 8(a) Accelerator Program at Bowie BIC permits and contracts are pending on some properties.” “He 882-3369, Shirley cleaves 302-690-4260 and vivian rich Following the success of our 8(a) accelerator Program last spring, the re-emphasized his commitment to building the alternate 804-301-9530. Bowie Business innovation center (Bowie Bic) is launching another pro - (spine) road leading to the Brandywine crossing Shopping gram in the fall. it is a six-week initiative developed to give 8(a) companies center, pointing out that progress has been slow.’’ He is still SAARC the edge they need to win more government contracts. seeking to obtain funds from the Brandywine road club to Southern area aquatic & recreation complex project is 6 Half-Day Sessions assist with completing construction of the road. if road nearing the “finish line.” the contractor is in the process of October 11–November 15, 2019 + Bonus event club funds become available, it is conceivable the road can completing the gymnasium flooring and installing floor tile capability review with contracting officers be completed in 2020.” throughout the entry level. exterior work consists of the in - stallation of patios and preparing the parking lot to receive Want to KnoW more? HOMECOMING 2019 asphalt paving. the contractor is also working on road- Attend the 8(a) Accelerator Briefing Breakfast: Please join us in sharing not only the magic of “Home - frontage improvements along missouri avenue. the facility Please join the Bowie Business innovation center with capital one coming” but the magic on the Big Screen for christ United is expected to be completed this summer and open to the sponsorship and our resource partners for our free methodist church Pre-celebration “let’s rock and roll”. public this fall. 8(a) accelerator Breakfast Briefing on Friday, September 20, 2019, 7:30– 10 a.m. at the crown Plaza greenbelt, 6400 ivy lane, greenbelt, md Prince George’s County Department of the Environment’s 20770. Register at eventbrite. Fifth Annual Green Summit is October 12! register for your free ticket, visit bit.ly/doesummit2019 September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post — A 3 COMMUNITY

The American Counseling Association’s Counseling Corner A Resource Not To Be Ignored— The School Counselor many parents aren’t aware of the wide range of services their schools’ counselors have to offer. yes, professional school coun - selors often provide help for students facing classroom struggles, but their range of assistance goes far beyond that. School counselors have expertise and skills to benefit just about every student. they’re also a resource to support every parent. a starting point in making the best use of your school’s counselors is to recognize that these are counselors who have completed extensive training to work in schools. all school counselors are certified or licensed by their state and in most states are required to have completed at least a masters degree or the equivalent. a school counselor’s training is focused on understanding young people and their educational and developmental needs. a school counselor’s education equips him or her with the tools and means to help students achieve their academic, personal/so - PHotograPH coUrteSy american HUmane cial, and career goals. through their work with students, coun - selors can advise teachers, students and parents about classes of - fering the appropriate challenges and the best educational outcomes. Four U.S. Military Dogs Receive Nation’s School counselor’s work with older students can include in - formation about which classes can best fulfill their educational Top Honors for Valor at American Humane’s and career goals, as well as explaining options for colleges, technical training or other directions after high school. 2019 K-9 Medal of Courage Awards and, as trained professional counselors, school counselors can also assist students facing potential problem areas. From On eve of September 11, country recognizes courageous canines assisting in the war on terror substance abuse to bullying situations to improving study skills, By marK StUBiS “i’d like to thank everyone for joining us these heroic animals perform every day.” school counselors are there to help students at any grade level, American Humane as we honor some of our bravest, most coura - as well as their families, better handle the variety of challenges geous heroes,” said rep. gus Bilirakis, co- Meet this year’s medal winners students face today. counselors aren’t magicians, but they can WaSHington, d.c. (September 11, chair of the congressional Humane Bond Military Working Dog Emmie (Mechan - offer proven techniques and approaches that can assist in ad - 2019)—a brave black lab who was caucus, which hosted the event. “By helping icsville, MD) dressing real problems. wounded in action while uncovering ieds locate enemy positions, engage the enemy, mWd emmie served with the U.S. ma - don’t wait for a crisis to talk with your child’s school coun - in afghanistan; an intrepid dutch Shepherd and sniff out deadly ieds and hidden rine corps during operation enduring Free - selor. an introductory meeting early in the year gives you a who helped safely evacuate a critically in - weapons, military dogs have saved countless dom. this 12-year-old black lab completed chance to meet the counselor, discuss your child, and learn what jured soldier; a four-footed warrior who un - lives in the fight for freedom. i consider it a three tours in afghanistan from 2009 –2012. assistance might be available. even more important is to contact dertook 600 missions for the U.S. depart - moral responsibility to support america’s as an ied detector dog emmie worked pri - that counselor quickly when problems first appear. Slipping ment of State; and an improvised explosive veterans and military working dogs, both marily off-leash along roadways with a dif - grades or abrupt changes in a child’s attitude, behavior or friends, device detector dog who protected those during their service and in retirement.” ferent handler for each of her three tours. can all be signs that help is needed. that’s when a professional who protect us at have all been “military working dogs are invaluable Her last handler said that she was a high- counselor can make a real difference. chosen as the 2019 recipients of american members of their units,” said rep. Henry drive dog, stubborn at times, who never School counselors are professionals who have a great deal to Humane’s K-9 medal of courage. cuellar, co-chair of the congressional Hu - stopped working. K-9 emmie came to Pen - offer our children. When we don’t take advantage of their training, the awards, presented at a capitol Hill mane Bond caucus. “their deeds deserve tagon in december of 2012. She would now skills and experience, we’re only shortchanging ourselves, our ceremony, are the nation’s highest honor for recognition, their names deserve to be heard, work primarily on-leash and be tasked to children and our children’s educational experience. military working dogs for extraordinary and their service remembered.” search vehicles, buildings and open areas. valor and service to america. they were “i cannot think of a better reason for all emmie breezed through training and in Feb - counseling corner is provided by the American Counseling As - created under the aegis of american Hu - of us to come together—whether we are de - ruary of 2013, emmie and eric Harris were sociation. Comments and questions to ACAcorner@ mane, which has worked with the U.S. mil - mocrats or republicans or independents … certified as a Pentagon Police explosive de - counseling.org or visit the ACA website at www.counseling.org. itary for more than 100 years, and interna - whether we are civilians or in the military tector dog team. emmie would search hun - tionally renowned philanthropist and or are veterans … than to honor courageous dreds of cars and perform random sweeps veterans advocate lois Pope. canines who have served in the army, navy, of parking lots. She and Harris were regu - Prince George’s County Council the awards were conferred upon the air Force, marines, coast guard or national larly assigned to conduct sweeps for high courageous canines by some of the country’s guard,” said internationally renowned phi - ranking dignitaries in the Washington, d.c., Convenes Retreat foremost military leaders and animal advo - lanthropist and veterans’ advocate lois Pope. maryland and areas. emmie partic - UPPer marlBoro (September 16, 2019)—the Prince cates, including american Humane President “my thanks to all the members of congress ipated in numerous canine demonstrations george’s county council today convened a council retreat fo - and ceo robin ganzert, Phd, United States and leaders of the armed Services branches at federal facilities including “Bring your cusing on economic development program tools, incentives and marine corps Brigadier general robert c. who have taken time from their extremely child to Work day” at the Pentagon and strategies, at newton White mansion in mitchellville, maryland. Fulford, United States marine corps busy schedules to join us.” “career day” at local schools. two high - Prince george’s county council chair todd m. turner (d) – Scott campbell (ret.), former commanding “military dogs are vital to protecting lights of her career at the PFPa include hav - district 4, shared the importance of the council retreat, discussing officer of the Wounded Warrior regiment those who protect our freedom,” said amer - ing an article written about her in the Shield the county’s economic development challenges and opportuni - in Quantico, va., crown media Family net - ican Humane President and ceo robin magazine and being interviewed on cnn ties. works President and ceo Bill abbott, and ganzert, Phd. “at american Humane, which about her transitioning from the marine “the council retreat served as a continuing conversation philanthropist lois Pope. has been supporting the U.S. military and corps to working at the Pentagon. in 2018, about the economic future of Prince george’s county. to best a dozen members of congress and hun - military animals for over 100 years, we be - K-9 emmie retired in from PFPa. Her job evaluate where we want to go, there must be a comprehensive dreds of congressional staffers attended the lieve it is important to recognize and honor discussion about where we are and a viable plan for reaching our packed event. the extraordinary feats and acts of devotion See MILITARY DOGS Page A8 shared economic development goals in the future. i want to thank my council colleagues, county executive angela alsobrooks and all of today’s presenters for their contribution to the discussion and we look forward to working collaboratively with each of West Nile Virus Detected in Maryland Resident them to move Prince george’s county forward.” chair turner opened the council retreat by welcoming county Residents reminded to take basic steps to reduce risk executive angela alsobrooks and her economic development By PreSS oFFicer quito. Fewer than 1 percent of people ex - dens or stock with fish and use a circulat - team for an overview of her economic development goals for Maryland Department of Health posed to the virus will develop more severe ing filter system. Prince george’s county. infections, with symptoms such as headache, although birds are not routinely tested “i want to thank the county council for hosting this informa - Baltimore , md. (September 10, 2019)— high fever, neck stiffness, stupor, disorien - for Wnv in maryland, sick or injured birds tive session that allowed us to come together and discuss our the maryland department of Health (mdH) tation, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle can be reported to an appropriate local economic development strategies. i look forward to working col - today confirmed the first case of West nile weakness and paralysis. wildlife rehabilitator. residents can call laboratively with the council as we develop new tools and in - virus (Wnv) in maryland this year. the in - People 60 years of age and older have 1-877-463-6497 for a list of licensed reha - centives to attract the quality dining and entertainment venues fected individual is an adult living in the na - the greatest risk of developing severe dis - bilitators or visit the maryland department and businesses our residents want and deserve,” said county ex - tional capital region in maryland. mdH rou - ease. People with compromised immune sys - of natural resources web site at ecutive alsobrooks. tinely tracks and responds to mosquito-borne tems also may be at high risk of Wnv in - http://dnr.maryland.gov/Wildlife/Pages/plant the county executive’s remarks were followed by presenta - infections; no other locally acquired arboviral fection. in rare instances, Wnv can be fatal. s_wildlife/wildlifeproblems.aspx. detailed tions on economic development incentives and strategies from infections have been identified this year. residents are urged to monitor their own instructions on what to do when you find a leaders of the county’s economic development corporation the number of human Wnv cases in yards and gardens for standing water that can sick or dead bird can be found at (edc), Financial Services corporation (FSc First), department maryland has varied greatly from year to serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes. https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/oideor/ of Housing and community development (dHcd) and the rev - year. in 2003, there were 73 cases. in 2012, Small amounts of water in a discarded can cZvBd/Pages/west-nile-virus.aspx. enue and redevelopment authorities. Presentation topics included there were 47 cases; in 2015, 46 cases; and or container will support dozens of mosqui - mdH provides weekly updates on its tools and incentives programs for major county investments, tax in 2018, 45 cases. toes. to eliminate mosquito-breeding areas: website of Wnv activity detected in mos - credits, and those available from the state of maryland. MDH wants to remind Marylanders • clean rain gutters to allow water to flow quitoes, and cases in which humans or other council members spent the afternoon engaging in discussion there are simple steps to reduce the risk of freely. mammals in maryland have been infected. with agency officials while assessing the status and effectiveness getting infected. Protective measures in - • empty or screen corrugated drain pipes. For each case, mdH indicates whether the of the county’s overall economic development efforts and strate - clude: • remove old tires or drill drainage holes infected individual is a child or adult and gies and plans for any potential adjustments to the county’s • avoiding areas of high mosquito activity. in tires used as playground equipment. the region of the state where the individual related programs. • Wearing long pants, long-sleeved shirts • turn over wading pools, wheelbarrows, resides. the reports will be available each For more information and retreat updates, visit https://pgc - and hats when outdoors. wagons and carts when not in use. Wednesday at https://phpa.health.maryland. council.us/468/council-retreat. • Using an ePa-registered insect repellent • Flush water from the bottom of plant hold - gov/oideor/cZvBd/Pages/west-nile- —Angela Rouson, Prince George’s County Council Media according to package directions. ers twice a week. virus.aspx. most individuals (4 out of 5) infected • replace water in birdbaths at least twice For additional information on West nile SAVE THE DATE : with Wnv will not have any symptoms. a week. virus, visit mdH at https://phpa.health.mary - Hospice of the Chesapeake Gala People who do develop illness usually will • turn garbage can lids upside down and land.gov/oideor/cZvBd/Pages/ Saturday, April 4, 2020 • 5:30 to 11:30 p.m. have any combination of fever, headache, make sure trash receptacles are empty of west-nile-virus.aspx, mda at http://mda. The Hotel at the University of Maryland body aches, skin rash vomiting, or diarrhea. water. maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx and the College Park these symptoms generally appear 2 to 14 • Fix dripping faucets. U.S. centers for disease control and Pre - days following the bite of an infected mos - • aerate ornamental pools and water gar - vention at http://www.cdc.gov/westnile. A4 — September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post COMMENTARY

Todd M. Turner Prince George’s County Council Chair

Statement From Council Chair Todd M. Turner County Council Commemorates 18th Anniversary of 9/11 September 11, 2001 is forever per marlboro, University Park, timate sacrifice of courageous marked in history as a time of clinton, Fort Washington, lan - first responders. even as they heartfelt pain and tragedy for ham, capitol Heights, landover, recall the terrible losses among america. oxon Hill, Forest Heights and their own ranks on 9/11, these nearly 3,000 americans per - new carrollton, killed in the at - brave men and women remain ished in terrorist attacks on the tack on the Pentagon. it was the at the highest state of readiness, World trade center in new york greatest loss of life among juris - continuing to risk it all for our PHotograPH credit: HeatHer Kim/caPital neWS Service city, the Pentagon in Washing - dictions in our region. protection. We honor their hero - , Maryland—Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Rep. Anthony ton, d.c., and outside as we commemorate the 18th ism, and are heartened by the Brown, D-Largo, hold media availability after touring the Child Development Center at Joint Shanksville, Pennsylvania, on anniversary of these deadly at - news that they will now receive Base Andrews, which is slated to lose money under President Donald Trump’s plan to divert that tuesday morning. tacks, we join with fellow citi - the health benefits they deserve. funds to the border wall with Mexico. among the victims of the zens to remember each life sac - located near the entrance of horrific 9/11 attacks were hun - rificed on 9/11; recommit to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park dreds of first responders rushing fighting terrorism and injustice; and Peace cross, residents can Cardin, Brown Say Andrews Military to the rescue in new york city, and embrace acts of service and also visit the county’s 9/11 me - and 24 Prince georgians who volunteerism that strengthen the morial Park, dedicated on Sept. lived in the communities of resolve of our nation and com - 11, 2006, and honoring the mem - Families Are Paying For Trump’s Wall Forestville, temple Hills, munities. ory of 9/11 victims. By SamantHa HaWKinS military families rely on the build a wall this long, you Springdale, camp Springs, Up - We remain grateful for the ul - We will never forget. Capital News Service center to take care of their kids, should agree we do not need to and when there isn’t enough be robbing monies out of the Joint BaSe andreWS, md. room at the center, they are accounts of our servicemen and (September 13, 2019)—With forced to find more expensive women,” van Hollen said sewage backups, flooding, mold childcare outside of the base— thursday. and pests, and frequent internet, the air Force estimates each in February, trump grudg - Summit Highlights Racial Disparities phone, and air conditioning out - family that takes its kids to day - ingly accepted the $1.375 bil - ages, Joint Base andrews is in care off base spend an addi - lion congress approved to fund In Maternal Care desperate need of a new child tional $9,400. the border wall in order to end By gaBrielle WanneH focused on health, education and business policies care center. there are 200 kids currently a 35-day government shutdown. Capital News Service as well as civic engagement aimed at improving congress allocated $13 mil - on the wait list to get into the But unable to get enough the health of the black community. lion to replace the deteriorating facility. money to construct the wall, WaSHington (September 12, 2019)—racial “if there is a policy that restricts black women— center, but last week the money Sen. chris van Hollen, d- trump declared a national disparities in health care in america continues to in fact, all women—from the health care they need was taken away and instead di - maryland, said on the Senate emergency in order to access al - present much greater health risks to black women and deserve, we will change that policy,” Hinson verted to fund President donald floor thursday that the money ready appropriated funding and babies, according to participants at the na - said. “and if there’s an obstacle to women living trump’s border wall. the an - being taken away from fixing without congressional approval. tional maternal and infant Health Summit. lives…free of pain and suffering, then we will re - drews facility was one of 127 “awful conditions” at the child Part of what critics call the more than 700 women die each year due to move that obstacle.” military construction projects care center would build only “cash grab” to fund the wall in - preventable complications during pregnancy or Panels covered the challenges of motherhood, that were cancelled or indefi - half a mile of the president’s cludes diverting $2.5 billion childbirth in the United States, with mortality rates early education, the significance of food and nu - nitely delayed to provide $3.6 border wall with mexico. from the defense department’s proving to be disproportionately higher among trition, and the roles of men and fathers. billion to 11 different border democrats have decried the counter-drug activities and $600 Black women than for other races. Speakers, panelists and attendees were also en - wall projects. plan, saying the president is million from the treasury de - the centers for disease control and Prevention couraged to share personal stories of disparities Sen. Ben cardin, d-mary - forcing kids and military fami - partment’s asset forfeiture fund. reported last week that pregnancy-related deaths they experienced related to childbirth and the land, and rep. anthony Brown, lies to take a hit in order to fund about a half billion dollars for black women, as well native american women, process around it. d-largo, toured the outdated a wall that the majority of the were diverted from schools or was four to five times higher than that for white dr. esther gamuchirai madzivire, an oB/gyn building Friday afternoon—a country doesn’t even want, ac - childcare facilities. women. for atrium Health in north carolina, said her med - 1941 medical facility—and cording to a recent gallup poll. maryland democrats said “it is on all of us—whether we’re a man or a ical difficulties surrounding the births of her two were shown the blueprint and “trump said mexico is pay - the diversion of funds jeopard - woman, whether we have children or never plan children, both premature, were compounded by location for the much-antici - ing for the wall,” Brown said at izes national security. to, regardless of our race,” summit host and Wash - insensitive comments from medical personnel pated new center. Joint Base andrews Friday, “but “this is quality of life. any - ington mayor muriel Bowser said tuesday. “We about the problems she would face as a mother “the location is there, the military families are paying for time you impact military quality all have a role to play in turning this crisis around.” who gave birth prematurely. plans are there, it’s ready to go,” the wall.” of life, you jeopardize military the summit was created last year to raise public “i had the education and the resources… and cardin said. But, without money officials at the Pentagon re - readiness,” Brown said. awareness about the challenges that mothers, in - yet i still fell into judgment,” madzivire said. for a replacement facility, the leased a list of the projects get - But the democrats in the fants, and families face throughout all stages of She recalled a time when her then-infant daugh - air Force fears the center won’t ting slashed, which includes maryland delegation say they childbirth, as well to focus on potential policy ter was in the intensive-care unit, when she asked be able to get accredited. projects in 23 states, 19 coun - are planning to fight the funding changes. what formula her daughter would need, and the “the people that work at tries and three US territories. diversion in congress by reduc - this year’s program brought together elected response was “Why? it’s not like that’s going to these facilities, they’re doing other maryland projects that ing the discretion a president leaders, healthcare experts, early education pro - cover it anyway.” the most important work in the had their funding stripped in - has to redirect funds. fessionals, policy makers, and Washington area “Why are we shaming someone who’s looking country,” cardin said. “But they cludes $37 million for a haz - “With the number of states residents. for help?” madzivire said. deserve to have a facility in ardous cargo pad at Joint Base that were affected by this, we racial disparities were a major theme of the this and similar experiences are what fueled which they can keep their chil - andrews and $16.5 million to think we’re going to have summit. the duration of the summit and it’s overall goal to dren safe, and have the best op - fix roads and traffic congestion strong bipartisan support to re - “When america fails black mothers, it fails the address the implicit and explicit problems regard - portunity for early childhood at Fort meade. verse what the president has backbone of the black community, the primary ed - ing the health care of mothers and children education, which is critically “the wall is unnecessary, but done in regards to this money ucators of our children… and it fails the genera - Stacy Stewart, president and ceo of the march important to a child’s growth.” even if you believe we need to grab,” cardin said. tions to come.” said david Hinson, president of of dimes, said “we are facing an urgent maternal the congressional Black caucus Foundation. health crisis,” and the sharing of stories, statistics the summit was a kick-off for the caucus’s an - and experiences would “surface the facts” that can Remind nual legislative conference, a week-long event effect change. 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Social Security Matters Ask Rusty : State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy When Will My Earnings Delivers First State of Justice Address Not Hurt My Social In Prince George’s County Security Benefits? By deniSe roBertS police misconduct, excessive use of force and public corruption Office of the State’s Attorney, Prince George’s County cases. “there is no excuse for officials who violate the public’s trust. my office has a zero-tolerance policy for these types of By rUSSell gloor, UPPer marlBoro (September 11, 2019)—Before a crowd cases,” she said. amac certified Social Security advisor of over 500 residents, business owners, community leaders and in addition, Braveboy elaborated on the conviction and Association of Mature American Citizens elected officials, Prince george’s county State’s attorney aisha Sentencing integrity Unit, which will review cases that are n. Braveboy delivered the first-ever State of Justice address. brought to the State’s attorney’s office where there are ques - Dear Rusty: i will turn 66 in June of next year. i do not plan to stop “in January when i was sworn in, we laid out an agenda to tions or serious doubts about the basis for a sentence that is working but i do plan on starting to collect my Social Security. How transform the justice system of our county,” Braveboy said during handed down. soon can i start to collect without having to give it back because my the opening of her address. “tonight, we can say that as a result Braveboy credits the hard work of the Special Prosecutions income is too high? and after i start collecting will i still have to of staying focused and working hard, our efforts are paying off. Unit in the State’s attorney’s office for reducing the amount of pay into the program with deductions from my current salary, and if over that last nine months, we have made great strides in im - time it takes to indict motor vehicle manslaughter cases. i do, will those payments from me help to increase what i will be proving our processes to ultimately administer justice in a way Prior to Braveboy’s speech, a video highlighting the issues, able to collect from SSa? Signed: Planning Ahead that is right for the people of Prince george’s county, indisputably initiatives and programs she has made progress on was shown to Dear Planning Ahead: Social Security's earnings limit goes away the best county in the world.” the audience. when you reach your full retirement age (Fra), which for you is during her address Braveboy discussed one of her signature Braveboy announced several other initiatives that she is work - 66. So, if you claim Social Security benefits to start in June of next initiatives, youth justice reform. ing on including the development of a strangulation policy as it year you do not need to worry about your earnings causing Social “reforming the juvenile justice system is one of my top pri - relates to domestic violence. that is something that she plans to Security to take back benefits - you’ll have reached your full retire - orities. often we see young people coming into the criminal jus - roll out in october, which is domestic violence awareness month. ment age (Fra) and the earnings limit disappears at your Fra. tice system for minor offenses,” she said. “But when you peel She also announced new practices around bail reform. “Starting But, whether you can claim any earlier in the year without it affecting back the layers you find they have faced mental health issues, october 1, my office will no longer request cash bail as a condi - your benefits depends on your earnings level. abuse, homelessness and other problems that have led them down tion of release,” she stated. “instead, we will be working with Starting next year, because that will be the year you reach your this path. i believe with intervention and other solutions we can other stakeholders and decision makers in the system to find al - Fra, the usual earnings limit ($17,640 for 2019) will be about 2.5 make a difference in their lives.” ternatives to money bail.” times greater, or a little more than this year’s limit of $46,920 for another priority she talked about is adult diversion and the Braveboy concluded that “in our finest hour, our character, those in their Fra year. So, if you claim benefits to start before need to expand the number of programs that are being offered. our values, our compassion while we seek truth and pursue justice June when you reach your Fra, you'll be subject to that higher Braveboy also discussed the new units that she created since tak - in our focus on being a victim-centered office. When we seek 2020 annual limit and - depending on the month you claim - perhaps ing office. the discovery Unit is a separate unit that ensures the justice, we do it on behalf of victims and their families. So, my a monthly limit (the annual limit divided by 12). exceeding the an - office receives the evidence needed to successfully prosecute office will remain victim-focused and work together, united in nual limit will cause Social Security to take back some of your ben - cases in a timely manner. the Public integrity Unit handles that purpose.” efits, and if you exceed the monthly limit you won’t be entitled to benefits for that month. However, if your income starting next year won’t exceed those limits you can claim earlier in the year without having benefits withheld. and if you don’t start your benefits before The President Sang Amazing Grace June of next year you won’t be subject to an earnings limit at all next year, nor for any year thereafter. and just to be sure you’re Words by Zoe Mulford & Artwork by Jeff Scher aware, you can apply for Social Security about 3 months before By PreSS oFFicer moved by this moment in history, that she you want your benefits to start - but if you want to start benefits at for Cameron + Company wrote the song “the President Sang amazing your Fra just be sure to specify June 2020 as your benefit start grace,” which was heard by 79-year-old folk month. For clarity, you can get benefits for the full month of June, a faith-filled lyrical account of the day legend, Joan Baez, who knew she had to the month you reach your Fra, regardless of the day of the month President obama sang with a grieving nation record the new song—reflective of a new you were born. following the 2015 shooting in a Black time in american history—and included in as to your question about continuing to pay into the program, church in charleston, South carolina. her final album, Whistle down the Wind. yes, for as long as you continue to work you will need to pay Social Joan Baez’s rendition of Zoe mulford’s orig - Security Fica payroll taxes - everyone who works and earns must “I was driving when I heard inal song “the President Sang amazing pay that tax. But paying Social Security Fica, by itself, doesn't in - ‘The President Sang Amazing grace” has been animated in a powerful new crease your benefit. What may affect your benefit is if your current Grace,’ and I had to pull over to video by Jeff Scher, that has been viewed earnings are more than the inflation-adjusted earnings in any of the make sure I heard whose song it countless times. 35 years used to compute your benefit when you start Social Security. was, because I knew I had to a tribute to the ties that bind us, rather each year, Social Security will look at your annual earnings and, if THE PRESIDENT SANG sing it.” —Joan Baez than divide us, the book tHe PreSident an increase is appropriate because you have more recent higher AMAZING GRACE Sang amaZing grace presents the earnings, they will automatically make that adjustment for you. Publisher: Cameron Kids (an im - march 15, 2019; Petaluma, california— lyrics to mulford’s song, Scher’s paintings, print of Cameron + Company) When nine people were killed in a historic an excerpt from President obama’s eulogy, ISBN: 978-1-944903-84-8 The 2 million member association of mature american citizens Black church in charleston, South carolina, biographies of those who were killed, along Format: Hardcover with jacket, 40 in 2015, the nation grieved as one. When with historical context and sheet music. (amac) (https://www.amac.us) is a vibrant, vital senior advocacy pages, 10 x 12 organization that takes its marching orders from its members. We act President sang “amazing Zoe mulford is a singer/songwriter. She Publication Date: September 24, and speak on their behalf, protecting their interests and offering a grace” during his eulogy for reverend is based in Philadelphia and manchester, UK. 2019 practical insight on how to best solve the problems they face today. clementa Pinckney, it was acknowledged as Jeff Scher is an emmy award-winning Distributor: ABRAMS Live long and make a difference by joining us today at one of the most powerful moments of his filmmaker, animator, and painter whose work Retail: $18.95 https://amac.us/join-amac. presidency. is in the collections of major museums. He Age Range: 5 to 7 Singer/songwriter Zoe mulford was so resides in new york city. This article is intended for information purposes only and does not represent legal or financial guidance. It presents the opinions and interpretations of the AMAC Foundation’s staff, trained and accredited by the National Social Security Association (NSSA). 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He has held positions as acting principal, academic Some scholarships for college are • the U.S. department of labor’s free PHotograPH credit naPSi merit-based. you earn them by meeting or scholarship search tool. dean and academic resource coordinator in Prince george’s county Student loan debt has reached astro - exceeding certain standards set by the one organization, Scholarship america, Public Schools. nomical levels in the United States but scholarship-giver. merit scholarships might has been committed to giving as many stu - He previously served as assistant principal in a district of columbia special scholarships can help. public school and associate principal for Francis Hammond middle be awarded based on academic achieve - dents as possible access to higher educa - School in virginia. evans also held positions as a social studies depart - ment or on a combination of academics tion. Since 1958, the organization has dis - ment chair for Blue ridge international academy and as a teacher in and a special talent, trait or interest. other tributed $4.2 billion to more than 2.5 ship america dream award. it provides Fairfax county Public Schools in virginia and charlotte mecklenburg scholarships are based on financial need. million students. financial stability to those who have over - Schools in north carolina. many are geared toward particular to further help with the financial bur - come significant obstacles in their lives evans earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from groups of people; for instance, there are dens college students may face—such as and gotten off to a strong start at college. george mason University and a bachelor’s degree in social science scholarships for women or graduate stu - overdue rent and child care—the organi - applicants must be in their second year or from Johnson c. Smith University. dents. Some are available because of where zation created initiatives such as dream - higher of postsecondary education to be “ahmed has been a leader in our schools for several years, so i am you or your parent works, or because you keepers, which offers emergency financial eligible for the award. confident his positive spirit, high energy and skilled leadership will come from a certain background (for in - aid, and collegiate Partners, which gets enhance our high-quality learning environment at the children’s guild stance, there are scholarships for military educational institutions to promise not to Learn More School of Prince george’s county. We’re grateful to have him on our families). take away student aid because of private to apply for a scholarship, to learn team,” said Kathy lane, chief of educational services for the children’s a scholarship might cover the entire scholarships. more or to donate to the education of schol - guild alliance. cost of your tuition or it might be a one- currently, Scholarship america is ac - arship recipients, visit https://scholarship —Andrew Aldrich, for The Children’s Guild School time award of a few hundred dollars. either cepting applications for the 2020 Scholar - america.org. A6 — September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post OUT on the TOWN Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month 2019 at Your Library By roBin JacoBSen the Prince george’s county memo - latin america’s most important rd., Beltsville, md 20705; 301-937- PGCMLS rial library System (PgcmlS), con - singer/ songwriters whose socially 0294 sisting of 19 branches, offers strategies charged lyrics and explosive rhythms largo , md. (September 10, 2019)— for lifelong learning. engage with us brought Salsa music to an interna - Cantaré: Latin American Music Hispanic Heritage month is September on social media. check out our mobile tional audience. University christian Friday, September 27, 4:30 p.m. • 15 –october 15. come celebrate the his - apps! learn more about what your li - church, 6800 adelphi rd, Hyattsville, Ages 5 –12, enjoy an entertaining tory, heritage, culture and contributions brary has to offer at www.pgcmls.info. md blend of songs from latin america, of the latinx community with your li - while exploring the music’s cultural brary! Sign up for a Prince george’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events: Latin Dancing Showcase with and historical background. Spauldings county memorial library System Latin Dance Instruction with Dance in Time Branch library, 5811 old Silver Hill, (PgcmlS) signature library card. ac - Dance in Time Tuesday, September 24, 7:30 –8:30 rd., district Heights, md 20747, 301- cess gale’s Biography in context to re - Monday, September 23, 7 –8 p.m. • p.m. • All ages. Watch latin dance 817-3750 search famous latinxs, mango to learn sation clubs, leamos @ your library, Ages 13 and up . learn latin dance performances, try a few moves and a language, rBdigitals’s Pongalo to english learners community Series, types and techniques with professional learn about Salsa, merengue, Bachata Ready 2 Read Storytime | stream Spanish-language telenovelas Beginner english classes, eSol teens, teachers through ‘feet-on’ instruction. and cha-cha—their history and cul - Monday, September 30, 10:15 a.m. & and translated movies. all for free with Books from Birth, ready 2 read story - laurel Branch library, large meeting tural relevance. 11 a.m. • Ages 2 and under. Bring your your library card! visit any of our neigh - times in english and Spanish, Passport room a, 507 7th St., laurel md Beltsville Branch library, large baby and join us for stories, songs, fin - borhood branches to enjoy Hispanic Services, computer literacy instruction 20707; 301-776-6790 meeting room, 4319 Sellman rd., gerplays and more! We’ll have a song Heritage month events. go to in Spanish and more. Kac provides Tuesday, October 1, 7–8 p.m.• Adults Beltsville, md 20705; 301-937-0294 and story in Spanish for Hispanic Her - www.pgcmls.info for details. autobi - homework help to students in grades Bowie Branch library, auditorium, Monday, September 30, 7:30 –8:30 itage month. Hyattsville Branch li - ographies, books, e-books, dvds and K–6. leamos @ your library helps 15210 annapolis rd, Bowie, md p.m. • Ages 5 –12 , South Bowie Branch brary (temporary location), 6502 cds too, await you at your library! with literacy in the Spanish language, 20715 library, 15301 Hall rd., Bowie, md america Blvd., Hyattsville, md library events and services of inter - which facilitates learning english. con - 20721, 301-850-0475 20782; 301-985-4690 est to the latinx community include: versation clubs provide a relax atmos - Film: Ruben Blades Is Not My Name Tuesday, October 1, 4:30 –5:30 p.m. • Kids achieve clubs (Kac), english phere to practice speaking in a given Monday, September 23, 7 –9 p.m. this Ages 5 –12 , Beltsville Branch library, conversation clubs, Spanish conver - language. love learning at your library! documentary is a portrait of one of large meeting room, 4319 Sellman Find more events: www.pgcmls.info

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Traveling Exhibition—Paul Henderson: cost: Free Photographs from the Civil Rights Era ages: 8 and older date and time: exhibit opens September 19, 2019, 10 a.m. Public location: , 6565 greenbelt road, greenbelt, md viewing hours are during normal library operations. 20770 the maryland Historical Society’s Paul Henderson Photograph col - contact: John reid, 301-344-3948 lection travels for the 2019 –2020 school year. Paul Henderson End of Summer Dance (1899 –1988) worked as a staff photographer and occasional writer date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 1 p.m. for The Baltimore Afro-American newspaper, operated a freelance escription: end the summer on the right foot and join the arlington photography business, and participated in civic organizations. edu - d House victorian dance Society for an afternoon of dance. instruction cation, religious life, street scenes, sports, civil rights, and politics will be provided on proper etiquette, and dance step. So kick up your are major subjects of Henderson’s photographs. the collection, heels and promenade down to the enlisted men’s Barracks. Quadrilles, which contains over six thousand negatives and several hundred / reels, and Waltzes are all on the dance card. We request for safety, prints, is an unparalleled visual record of african american life that appropriate shoes be worn if participating in the dance. during the civil rights era. Mount Airy Mansion cost: Free cost: Free PHoto coUrteSy dnr location: Upper level of the Sanford J. Ungar athenaeum, ages: adults Rosaryville is a 982 acre day-use park with miles of trails for goucher college, 1021 dulaney valley road, Balti - location: , 13551 Fort Washington road, hiking, biking and equestrians. to gain access to rosaryville State more, md 21204 Fort Washington, md 20744 contact: 301-763-4601 Park, make a right turn into the entrance just south of osborne road contact: https://www.goucher.edu/library/special-collections- while traveling south on U.S. 301. open sunrise to sunset. the park and-archives/exhibits/paul-henderson-exhibit The Green Book and Prince George’s County is also the location of the historic mount airy mansion. Parties, great and small, weddings, births, and visits from seven Presidents have Ranger Demonstration Maryland Agricultural College date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 3 p.m. left their mark, lending a wonderful feeling of expectancy to this Cadets, “Before the Fire” description: Join historians anne Bruder and Susan Pearl as they discuss how the green Book helped african-americans travel safely lovely old home. visitors can experience the history and atmosphere date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 11 a.m. across the country and what local places were part of the safe travels. of mount airy and your own celebrations and special memories will description: greenbelt’s neighbor, the University of maryland, had enrich and secure mount airy for the enjoyment of future generations. cost: Free humble beginnings as an agricultural land-grant college before a ages: adults devastating fire razed the barracks dormitory and left the campus a location: Belair mansion, 12207 tulip grove dr, Bowie, md Rosaryville State Park, Fred Eskew Recreation Area charred ruin in 1912. the students were then “cadets”. Watch a 20715 • 7805 West Marlton Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20735 demonstration of the common rifle of military cadets at the turn of • 301-888-1410 contact: 301-809-3089; [email protected]. the century. meet in Sweetgum Picnic area. • https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/southern/rosaryville.aspx

Hirsch). Sharon is pregnant and humorous profanity, feet. there Fanning, rumer Willis, Scoot there’s actually very little story: ERIC D. SNIDER’S IN THE DARK happy, and when she catches a are flashbacks, including an mcnairy, margaret Qualley, etc., it’s a “let’s hang out with these matinee of a film in which she amusing and possibly embel - etc.—some based on real people, guys” situation, get to know Movie Review has a supporting role ( The lished vignette to a run-in cliff some not. tarantino’s fond ob - them, learn snippets of their his - Wrecking Crew ), she shows had with Bruce lee (mike moh); session with period details tories, spend a couple hours childlike delight at hearing the an alt-reality scene from The means a nonstop stream of 1969 shootin’ the breeze. it’s not my audience’s warm response to her Great Escape starring rick in radio (including commercials!) favorite tarantino film, but it’s onscreen slapstick. the Steve mcQueen role; a nar - heard on innumerable car stereos the one whose world i’d most Once Upon a Time … in the sidelines, there’s a rator who pops up startlingly to as the characters tool around an like to live in (up to a point). if bunch of mostly female hippies give a clarification early on, then impeccably recreated l.a. of 50 most Qt productions are a brac - in Hollywood hanging around town. We under - disappears again until the end; years ago. and i don’t remember ing slap in the face, this one is a stand them to be the manson one- or two-scene appearances if we already knew that taran - friendly arm around the shoul - once Upon a time … killings, seems to offend taran - family, though the movie doesn’t by a cavalcade of actors—Kurt tino hated hippies, but we know der. after the harsh cynicism of in Hollywood tino, who spends most of call them that. manson himself russell, timothy olyphant, now. his last few movies, it’s nice to Grade: B+ “oUatiH” gamboling through (played by damon Herriman) luke Perry, Bruce dern, michael Unlike many tarantino films, see tarantino reveling in the Rated R, pervasive harsh 1969 Hollywood like a kid in a has only a few seconds of screen madsen, damian lewis, dakota though, this one isn’t plot-heavy. things he loves. profanity, some brutal and nostalgia store. For all his time, and his last name isn’t graphic violence, some fetishes, Qt’s favorite is Holly - given. cliff the stunt double has sexual references wood of 40 –60 years ago, and an encounter with the group at 2 hrs., 41 min this is his moseying, sentimental the ranch where they’re camped love letter to it. out, and tarantino does great there was cause for concern the story is really about rick work milking tension from the when Quentin tarantino an - dalton (leonardo dicaprio), scenario in such a way that you’d nounced he was making a movie once the star of a very popular be nervous even if you didn’t involving the manson Family Western tv series, now getting know who they were. they’re murders. it seemed likely, given by on tv guest spots and roles an ominous low note heard pe - Qt’s usual approach, that the re - in mediocre films. He’s danger - riodically throughout the film, sult would be tacky and exploita - ously close to being washed-up, usually not loud enough to tive, maybe even turn a horrific though still living happily in a drown out the sunny la la land (and, historically speaking, com - nice house next door to director story happening on the main paratively recent) tragedy into roman Polanski and his beauti - stage. violent entertainment. most of ful new wife, Sharon tate (mar - rick and cliff have a surpris - his films have had killers for pro - got robbie). encouraged by his ingly tender relationship (for a tagonists, after all, and the killing best friend and stunt double, tarantino movie anyway), di - has been part of the fun. cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), and by a caprio and Pitt giving terrifically But it turns out that charles movie producer (al Pacino) who open, good-natured perform - manson and his crew are only offers advice, rick sets out to ances. rick’s determination to do in the periphery of Once Upon a revive his career before it’s too his best in his small tv role is Time … in Hollywood , 98% of late, throwing himself passion - both hilarious and endearing; his which is one of tarantino’s gen - ately into his latest villain-of- slight stammer when he’s nerv - tlest movies (the other 2%— the-week gig on Lancer (a real ous and his heart-on-sleeve emo - yiKeS). not only are they not show, 1968 –70). tions are just endearing. Pitt, too, the focus, they are portrayed as as all of this is unfolding, is flat-out lovable as cliff, to the rottentomatoeS.com useless hippies who gallingly pleasantly and unhurriedly, we extent that we’re disinclined to Quentin Tarantino’s ninth feature film is a story that takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the desecrate the sanctity of tinsel - see Sharon tate living her life. believe it when we hear unsavory height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), former town, disrupting the chummy, Her husband is gone a lot, but rumors about the stuntman’s past. star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt). Both are strug - fraternal idyll of moviemaking. she has friends, including ex- most of Qt’s usual touch - gling to make it in a Hollywood they don’t recognize anymore. But Rick has a very famous next- this, even more than the boyfriend Jay Sebring (emile stones are here—brutal violence, door neighbor … Sharon Tate. September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post — A 7

Every Kid Outdoors Program Provides Fourth calendar of events Grade Students With Free Entrance to Public Lands September 19 –September 22, 2019 Authorized for the next seven years, the new program replaces Every Kid in a Park 3rd Annual Wellness Expo for Adults Living With Disabilities By PreSS oFFicer an entire car for drive-in parks) to most federally managed lands date and time: Friday, September 20, 2019, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. U.S. Department of the Interior and waters. the pass does not cover expanded amenity fees such description: this is our 3rd event that will bring together wellness as camping or boat rides. resources covering: health, education, finances, social opportu - WaSHington (September 4, 2019)—Fourth grade students can the great outdoors make a great classroom. Fourth grade edu - nities and future planning. the event will have over 40 exhibitors, get a free annual pass to visit more than 2,000 federal recreation cators are encouraged to take advantage of the wide range of edu - workshops, giveaways and demonstrations. areas with their families, classmates, and friends. the every Kid cational programs and tools associated with the every Kid outdoors cost: Free. Register through eventbrite : outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration between the de - Program. educational activities, field trip options, information and https://tinyurl.com/y3sqyc56 partment of the interior, U.S. army corps of engineers, national tools in english and Spanish, and the ability to print vouchers for location: Heritage Hall at Holy Family catholic church, oceanic and atmospheric administration, and U.S. Forest Service passes for students are all available on the website. 12010 Woodmore road, Bowie, md 20721 that provides fourth graders with free access to explore, learn, and the every Kid outdoors Program replaces the every Kid in a Prince George’s County Community Association recreate in spectacular settings, including national parks, wildlife Park Program that was established in 2015. Conference (PGCCAC) refuges, marine sanctuaries, and forests. the program focuses on children 10 years of age—the age of date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9 a.m. –4 p.m. “introducing fourth grade students to america’s public lands most fourth graders—based on research that indicates children ages (check in begins at 7:30 a.m., continental Breakfast at 7:30 provides them with limitless opportunities to have fun, be active, 9–11 are at a unique developmental stage in their learning where a.m., Program begins at 9:00 a.m.) improve fitness, and learn critical skills,” said U.S. Secretary of they begin to understand how the world around them works in description: Hosted By State’s attorney aisha Braveboy the interior david Bernhardt. “visits on class trips or family vaca - more concrete ways and they are more receptive to engaging with cost: Free. Register at eventbrite tions to the rich variety of astonishing landscapes and historic treas - nature and the environment. By focusing on this age group year ages: adults ures located on public lands will result in unforgettable experiences after year, the program aims to ensure every child in the United location: charles Herbert Flowers High School, 10001 ard - and, hopefully, forge lifelong connections to the outdoors.” States has the opportunity to visit their Federal lands and waters by wick ardmore road, Springdale, md 20774 the bipartisan John d. dingell, Jr. conservation, management the time he or she is 11 years old, thereby establishing a lifelong contact: thelmetria michaelides, community engagement and recreation act, which was signed into law by President trump connection to enjoy and protect our american outdoor heritage. director, 240-508-2018, laJoia cannon, legal on march 12, 2019, authorized funding for every Kid outdoors for there are seven federal agencies participating in the every Kid assistant, 301-379-0615 the next seven years. outdoors Program. you can search for participating lands and waters to obtain the free pass, fourth grade students visit the every (by agency) through the links below: Deep Water Kid outdoors website, participate in a short educational activity, • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 9 –10 a.m. and download a voucher. the voucher is valid for multiple use be - • U.S. Forest Service description: a non-impact total body aerobic workout empha - tween Sept. 1, 2019 and aug. 31, 2020 to correspond to the tradi - • national Park Service sizing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Build stamina, tional school year. the voucher may be exchanged for a keepsake • U.S. Bureau of land management tone and strengthen all muscle groups—it’s a win-win for your pass at participating federal lands. • U.S. Bureau of reclamation overall health! levels: recommended for all levels of fitness the voucher or pass grants free entry for fourth graders, all chil - • national oceanic and atmospheric administration cost: resident: $7; non-resident: $10; Seniors (60 & bet - dren under 16 in the group and up to three accompanying adults (or • U.S. army corps of engineers ter) resident: $6; non-resident: $8 ages: 13 and older (ages 13 –15 must be accompanied by a paying adult) location: Fairland Sports and aquatics complex, 13820/13950 old gunpowder road, laurel, md Earth Greener School Buses = Better Student 20707 ™ contact: 301-362-6060; tty 301-699-2544 TALK Health, Improved Test Scores Pollinator Festival date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. Dear EarthTalk: description: Join the Friends of Patuxent as they celebrate the I’ve heard that school buses cause a lot magnificent pollinators of north america. See biologist and vol - of pollution, especially for the kids rid - unteers tag monarch butterflies. discover how domestic and native ing inside. Is anyone making greener bees sustain your environment. Join in on a guided nature walk. school buses yet? cost: Free! —Jake mcconnell, Philadelphia, Pa ages: all ages are welcome location: , north tract—visitor now that school is back in session, those contact Station, 230 Bald eagle drive, laurel, md big yellow diesel-fueled school buses are 20724 all over the roads again. While they’re rela - contact: 301-497-5770 tively safe—and definitely old school— The Write Women Book Fest they’re also big polluters, chugging along date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at 4-6 miles to the gallon while creating a description: “Write Women Book Fest” co-hosted by marietta cloud of harmful airborne pollutants. House museum and the Women authors of maryland. Focusing according to the non-profit clean air the spotlight on female creatives, we will have authors, books, trust (cat), some 25 million american kids poets, artists, workshops, games, crafts, stories, and crafts for chil - travelling on half a million school buses dren! there will be author presentations, and music throughout the every day are exposed to five to 15 times day. the glenn dale Farmer’s market will be here with food, pro - more air toxins than the rest of us. “those duce, and more while you attend the event, and stroll the grounds. buses travel more than four billion miles image credit: madame.FUrie, FlicKrcc each year and these kids spend three billion cost: Free; food and crafts are available for purchase. Research shows that replacing or retrofitting dirty old diesel school buses can reduce hours on [them],” reports the group. “about ages: all ages welcome the pollution inhaled by students significantly and can even lead to better health and 90 percent of these buses run on diesel fuel, location: marietta House museum, 5626 Bell Station road, higher standardized test scores. glenn dale, md 20769 annually emitting 3,000 tons of cancer-caus - contact: 301-464-5291 ing soot and 95,000 tons of smog-causing the bucket of the state’s $10.6 billion K-12 something along the lines of buying new compounds.” public schools budget. diesel buses. While coned gets the benefit Downtown Hyattsville Arts Festival: Arts & Ales if you don’t think all that pollution is and beginning in october 2018, the U.S. of good public relations and good karma, it date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 12 p.m. –6 p.m. having a negative effect, think again. a environmental Protection agency (ePa) set also gets to use the buses during the summer description: everyone is invited to this free, family event in march 2019 study from researchers at geor - aside $9 million to help pay for upgrading as excess electricity storage that can be downtown Hyattsville! the Festival features over 100 jury-se - gia State University found that students did older diesel school buses nationwide. School moved around to where it’s needed most lected artist and artisans as well as craft breweries, food vendors, significantly better on standardized english districts and other public agencies charged (when the air conditioners are blazing). live music performances, and children’s activities. there’s some - tests and marginally better in math when with transporting school kids can apply for White Plains is hoping other school districts thing for everyone at this event. From shopping, locally brewed they spent their commutes riding in school rebates of up to $20,000 per bus to help across the country will follow a similar beer, great food, and fun activities, we have you covered. buses retrofitted to reduce emissions by 95 cover the retrofits on up to 10 individual model to clean up their acts. cost: Free percent as compared to students riding in buses. ages: all ages are welcome non-upgraded buses. the researchers con - retrofitting is a great start, but even better CONTACTS: clean air trust, location: the festival spans three streets of downtown clude that “engine retrofits can have mean - would be replacing old buses with new, more cleanairtrust.org; “School bus emissions, stu - Hyattsville: Farragut St, gallatin St, & church alley ingful and cost-effective impacts on health efficient all-electric models. But few school dent health and academic performance,” sci - contact: 301-683-8267 and cognitive functioning.” districts can justify the $300,000 price tag encedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272 Mi Casa es Su Casa: Flight Fest luckily the retrofits are easy to come by to replace perfectly functional older diesel 775719301530#!. date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, 1 –4 p.m. and relatively inexpensive, especially when buses. that didn’t stop the school district in description: did you know that many of the birds we see here in you factor in the costs of health care to treat White Plains, new york, though, which pur - EarthTalk® is produced by roddy Scheer our area migrate to central america? Join Prince george’s audubon sick kids, not to mention the price tag for chased five electric buses last year with fi - & doug moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit Society and college Park aviation museum for a cele- raising kids’ test scores in other ways. retro - nancial help from the local utility, consoli - EarthTalk . check out our other columns at bration of birds and flight with films, exhibits, activities and more. fitting 10 percent of the average school dis - dated edison, and a grant from the state. https://www.emagazine.com/earthtalk-qa/. cost: Free! trict’s bus fleet in georgia, for instance, these outside contributions helped bring to donate, visit https://www.earthtalk.org. ages: all ages are welcome would cost less than $100,000, a drop in the final cost to the school district down to Send questions to: [email protected]. location: college Park aviation museum, 1985 corporal Frank Scott drive, college Park, md 20740 contact: 301-864-6029; tty 301-699-2544 Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo—Matinee date and time: Saturday, September 21, 2019, doors open at 12:30 p.m. Showtime is 1:30 p.m. description: the Bill Pickett invitational rodeo celebrates and honor Black cowboys and cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. Highlighted are the irrefutable global appeal of Black cowboys and cowgirls in the West and the stories be - hind a sub-culture that is still strong today. cost: $32 adults (ages 13 –61); $27 child/Senior* (2 –12 and 62 & better). *Senior tickets are only sold at the Show Place arena (proper id required). ages: all ages are welcome location: the Show Place arena, 14900 Pennsylvania avenue, Upper marlboro, md 20772 Collage Workshop date and time: Sunday, September 22, 2019, 1:30 –4 p.m. arrive by 12:15 p.m. for the house tour. description: create a collage of your wedding memories with mixed media artist Susan Farrer. Bring photos, invitations, and other ephemera and turn them into artwork on canvas. additional supplies provided by instructor. includes optional tour of house. cost: $25 Purchase through ParKS direct! location: riversdale House museum, 4811 riverdale road, riverdale Park, md 20737 contact: 301-864-0420; tty 301-699-2544 A8 — September 19 — September 25, 2019 — The Prince George’s Post

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