From the Desk of Former Mayor Malinda Miles

It has been two years since I decided to remove myself from the political scene in Mount Rainier, MD, Prince George's County, and the State of Maryland. Holding the lofty position of Mayor was such a great honor, but as the years flew by, I realized that it was time to do something else -- get a life.! I did, and still continue to provide resources to the residents through The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Real people pass through The Front Porch Ministries weekly. LIFE is good.

Monday, November 04, 2013

Mayor's Special Project with Captain Stoots

Captain Stoots of the Mount Rainier Police Department has for years solicited the names of families that require a little extra help during the Thanksgiving Christmas Holidays from our two elementary schools . Captain Stoots always serve at least ten families. This year, the Mayor will be teaming up with Captain Stoots to serve an additional five families.

Your help and support of this effort will be greatly appreciated. Food, toys and cash or gift cards welcome! These items can be dropped off at the police station or the home of Mayor Miles. Instead of Turkeys, frozen items, and other perishables we request food cards from Safeway, Giant, Wegmans, and/or other food stores so that the families can select the items that say Christmas to them. ALL items may be dropped off any time between now and December 21, 2014.

Here are the scheduled school closings for this calendar year:

Wednesday, November 27 starts the Thanksgiving Break, and schools are closed for students and teachers, but all school offices are open. Schools remain closed until Monday, December 2, 2013.

Monday-Wednesday, December 23-25 , starts the Christmas holidays, and December 26-January 1, 2014 schools are closed for the winter break. Schools reopen Friday, January 3 at their usual time.

Mayor Malinda Miles

As a long-time resident of Mount Rainier and a homeowner, it is important to me that municipal government be inclusive of all of its residents. It is equally important that information be communicated through all possible channel so that residents can get involved. It is also important for residents to volunteer and serve on committees, commissions, boards and task forces. I truly believe that municipal government is the government closes to the people, and as such should be easily accessible. This BLOG is another effort to reach out to the residents of Mount Rainier.