EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS -- PUTTING FAMILY FIRST

It is entirely too late in an emergency to get prepared. Here are some things that you can do now, and contrary to popular belief, bottled water will not go bad, and if there is NO WATER available, it might just come in handy, IF YOU HAVE SOME.

Here are a few things you can do without the help of your local government (or any government for that matter):

1. PUT aside one gallon of water per person per day for three days STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS.

2. STORE an equal amount of food per person per day for three days.
Ready to eat canned meat, fruit and vegetables.
Canned soup, shelf milk, and juices
Food for infants, adults with special diets and seniors in your family.
High energy snacks -- crackers, trail mix, granola bars, peanut butter.
Comfort foods -- cookies, candy, hot chocolate, tea bags, instant coffee.
(DO NOT forget to include a NON-ELECTRIC can opener, matches AND a cigarette lighter.)
3. SAVE or GET your prescription drugs in 90 days supply and put ONE FULL prescription -- 30 days up and change out at least every six months so that they do not expire.
4. GET and STORE a first aid kit that includes non-prescription drugs like pain relievers, stomach medicines, and allergy medications.
5. PURCHASE a durable flashlight AND extra batteries. DO NOT PUT IN THE FLASHLIGHT. CHECK and CHANGE the batteries to make sure they are working at least every six month.
6. STORE/PUT AWAY some cash including nickels, dimes, and quarters -- at least one roll each and about $100.
7. INCLUDE a small tool kit with hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, nails, and other necessary tools for an emergency.
8. DON'T forget toilet paper, toothpaste, soap, sanitary napkins, toothbrushes, and other hygiene items.
9. GOT PETS? Don't forget they need food and water, carrying case, leash, and proof of rabies shots.
10. PORTABLE RADIO and BATTERIES will go a long way in helping to keep you in touch.
11. WALKIE TALKIE is nice, but require batteries so don't forget to include a few. Remember, cell phones MAY NOT WORK.

In an emergency call 911 (WHEN CALLING 911 please stay on the line until your call is answered IF AT ALL POSSIBLE) or the County -- 301883-3308.

In an emergency and/or disaster in our AREA, Mount Rainier's Command staff (Jeannelle Wallace, Chief Michael Scott and your Mayor) will be in place to minimize the impact of the disaster, but will NEED YOU doing your part. These steps will help us help you.

When there is a power outage CALL PEPCO -- 1-202-872-3432 or 1877-737-2662. Lights Out: PEPCO 202-833-7500

When there is a water main break CALL WSSC -- 301-206-4002.

When there is a gas leak CALL Washington Gas Company. If you smell gas, or if you have an emergency involving natural gas, leave the area immediately, and call Washington Gas at (703) 750-1400 or 1 (800) 752-7520.

Mount Rainier's Police Department Emergency -- 301-985-6565

Prince George's County Police Emergency -- 301-333-4000 or 301-336-8800

Prince George's County Fire 301-499-8400

Telephone Lines: Verizon 301-954-6260

TDD users, call 911 for emergencies.
When dialing 9-1-1, wait until your call is answered and tap TDD bar 5 times.

Fire Emergency TDD 301-782-7619

Poison Control Center 1-800-492-2414

National Response Center 1-800-424-8802

Please VOTE for BB&Ts Lighthouse Project at the Family Crisis Center June 16 2011

The Family Crisis Center can win $5,000 from BB&T if we help Project Lighthouse FCC Project receive the most votes! All you have to do is go to their (BB&T's Lighthouse Project) Facebook page and vote! Type in "I am voting for the BB&T Lighthouse Project at the Family Crisis Center."

We NEED YOUR VOTE TODAY! WE NEED YOU TO ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE! Help us win the $5,000!BB&T Lighthouse Project.

Thanks for your VOTE. PLEASE pass it on.

Safe Summer Kick Off at Wells-Linson Complex

Safe Summer Kick Off at Wells-Linson Complex

Date & Time: Saturday, June 18, 5-10 pm

Event Description: Have fun at Teen Fest! There will be swimming, live entertainment, a DJ, life development sessions, indoor roller skating, adventure world, basketball, volleyball, vendors, and food (while supplies last).

Ages: 12-24

Fee: FREE

Location: Wells-Linson Complex

5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park 20740

Information: 301-446-3400; TTY 301-446-3402

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TRAINING

Prince George’s County Office of Homeland Security and the Mayor and Town Council of North Brentwood will be hosting Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training on May 21-May 22, 2011.

The two-day training program will be held at the North Brentwood Municipal Center starting at 9:00am to 4:00pm. Training is mandatory for both training dates.

What YOU will learn.
How to create a Family Disaster Plan and what to include.
How to develop a community resource data base.
How to respond to a crisis.
How to help your family, your neighbors, and community in a crisis.

Participate in a desktop exercise specific to Prince George’s County.

There is no cost to attend, lunch and a complementary continental breakfast will be provided free. To register for this FREE dynamic class call Paula Michelle on 301-699-9699 ext. 221 at the North Brentwood Municipal Center. Registration will be open until the class is filled (20 participants).

Upon completion of this training participant will receive a certificate, a CERT backpack (include emergency preparedness items) and a CERT Photo ID which will be effective for two years. Registration deadline date is May 10, 2011.

Please register as early as possible to secure your seat.

Maryland SAIL PROGRAM

Need food stamps, TCA, energy assistance, or other services? Did you know you could apply for all of this from the comfort of your living room or where ever you have your computer and/or laptop. Check out the information listed below. (NOTE: You can also apply for these services by visiting the Family Crisis Center, Inc. of Prince George's County, 3601 Taylor Street, Brentwood, MD 20722 or VISIT our Mount Rainier Library and go online and follow these instructions.)

MARYLAND SAIL PROGRAM

SAIL (Service Access and Information Link) is a web-based screening and application tool that will allow Maryland applicants to complete the following:

Am I Eligible? - A series of questions to help you decide for which social services benefits you and members of your family may want to apply.

Start an Application - Apply on-line any time of day or night for the following programs:

* Food Stamps (FS)
* Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
* Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP)
* Medical Assistance (MA)
* Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP)
* Medical Assistance Long Term Care (LTC)
* Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
* Electric Universal Service Program (EUSP)
* Child Care Subsidy Program (CCSP)

Complete a Re-determination - If you currently receive cash assistance, Medical Assistance or Food Stamps, you may be able to complete the re-determination of your benefits on-line. To access this section, you must have received a re-determination letter.

Report a Change - If you currently receive benefits and have a change in your household's circumstances, such as a new address, someone moving in or out, or an increase or decrease in income, you can report this information on-line.

Print Verification Form - You can print a verification form to complete and mail to your local department.

Become a Community Partner - Your organization may be able to help our customers apply for benefits by becoming a Community Partner.

There are also links to other programs and services such as the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program.

ELECTION COMING UP IN MOUNT RAINIER

There is a City-wide election being conducted on Monday, May 2, 2011 in the Great City of Mount Rainier Maryland. ALL registered voters are invited to come out and participate. This election, residents will be participating in a historic election. This is the first time under our revised Charter that we will be electing two councilmembers from the same Ward for two different term limits.

You may recall that Ward 1 was represented by the Late Councilmember Alta Morton. Because of her passing, Ward 1 residents will now elect someone to complete her term (2 years) and someone for the next four years. Jimmy Tarlau is running for the four year term and Bill Updike is running for the two year term.

In Ward 2 1 person will be elected to serve for the next four years. Running in Ward 2 is Brent Bolin and Adrienne Charles. Both are excellent candidates and you will have the opportunity to meet and hear from them at the Candidates Forum that is scheduled for April 20, 2011 at the Mount Rainier Nature Center from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Come out and meet the candidates.

Better Block Project a SUCCESS!

Jan Townshend Took an idea, and made it a reality on 34th Street in Mount Rainier MD. After seeing a better block project, Jan thought it would be a way to showcase Mount Rainier's 34th Street, and encourage potential new businesses to see what could be on 34th Street. And, just like everyone who lives in Mount Rainer knows, OUR businesses and residents came out in full support of this major effort.

Thank you to everyone that took a part in making this happen. Mount Rainier pride could be seen every where. We know the jewel we live in, and we take every opportunity to showcase our business base, vacant space, and potential business place! You did us PROUD, and we looked GOOD.

Council Agenda April 5, 2011

AGENDA
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, UPPER LEVEL
7:00 PM


Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Review and Approval of Agenda
Review and Approval of Minutes for March 1, and March 15, 2011
Official Reports
Mayor
Council
City Manager
Department Heads

General Public Comment (Limited to three (3) minutes per person)

Certification of Election Candidates Maxine Drakeford, Supervisor of Elections
Report on Candidates Night (time and place) Maxine Drakeford, Supervisor of Elections

ATHA Update Aaron Marcavitch

Old Business

Ordinance 3-2011 an ordinance establishing Mount Rainier Green Initiative (Second Reading/Vote)

Vote on 2% one year COLA/Salary Adjustment for FOP

Vote on 2% for one year COLA/Salary Adjustment for city employees (including city hall, public works, and department heads)

Formal vote by Mayor and Council on City Logo

Formal vote by Mayor and Council on accepting 31st Street easement from Rainier Manor

Council will vote to adjourn the regular meeting and proceed into a work session

Discussion Item

Fiscal Year 2012 Proposed Budget

Rules for Speakers

The Mayor and City Council invite and welcome comments at public meetings. The Mayor or presiding officer will recognize you. Please introduce yourself at the podium (spelling your last name, for recording purposes) and give the name of your street and block number (e.g., 4300 block of 34th St.). Time limits for speaking are indicated on the meeting agenda.
While speaking, please maintain a courteous tone and avoid personal attacks.

If you wish to lodge a complaint about the performance or conduct of any City employee, please bring your concern to the attention of the City Manager, who will look into the matter and respond to you.

As a courtesy to other residents and businesses, the Council requests that speakers not use specific addresses or names of individuals when describing a situation or making a complaint. Noting the block is preferred over a specific address.

Code enforcement and public safety issues should first be brought to the attention of the appropriate department and/or one of your Council members.

Please Note: Pursuant to the Annotated Code of Maryland, State Government Article Section 10-508(a), the Council by majority vote may retire to executive or closed session at any time during the meeting. Should the Council retire to executive or closed session, the chair will announce the reasons and a report will be issued at a future meeting disclosing the reasons for such session.

Health Services in Prince George's County

The Prince George's County Council will be hosting a town hall on the delivery of Health Services in Prince George's County on April 5 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD.

Briefings by:

Kenneth Glover
President/CEO,
Dimensions Healthcare

Dr. Donald Shell, M.D., M.A.
Health Officer,
Prince George’s County Health Department

Keeping Fit

Medical Facilities
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
6:30 - 8:00 P.M.

Bowie Senior Center
14900 Health Center Drive
Bowie, Md 20716

Summer School Program in Computer Science

This is a summer program for students going into the 12th grade that are interested in the field of computer science. The program is free and takes place from August 8, 2011 to August 12, 2011.Additional information (including application form) can be found at: http://www.cs.umd.edu/csoutreach/

Prince George's County Youth Employment Program

As you can imagine, there will be very little funding for the County's Youth Employment Program, but by checking in with the office today, I learned that there will be some. It is anticipated that the application form will be online (http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/Government/ExecutiveBranch/summeryouth.asp) sometime after March 14. Applications will ONLY be accepted online. Youth are encouraged to MAKE SURE THAT THEY GET A CONFIRMATION NUMBER after completing their application and to retain it!

Categories for Service
Note: At the end of the application process, you will be able to choose the Category areas of interest before you submit your application
• Summer Jobs Program — Applicants between the ages of 15 thru 21 are referred for placement in county government, public sector or academic enhancement positions.
Year Round Opportunities
• Private Sector Positions — Applicants between the ages of 16 and 21 will be referred for placement in available positions in private businesses in Prince George’s County and the Metropolitan Area. (Full or Part-time Positions)
• Internships — Qualified applicants between the ages of 18 thru 21 who are currently in college or have attended college will be able to apply to programs thru our Internship Bank.
• Apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships — Qualified applicants between the ages of 16 and 21 will be referred to available programs in the metropolitan area.
Guidelines
1. Applications from the Summer Jobs Program will be accepted: To Be Announced.
2. Applications for the Summer Jobs Program received after expiration date will only be considered if additional jobs become available.
3. Students must be in good standing with their schools.
4. To be considered, applications must be accurately and fully completed.

THERE ARE ONLY A FEW OPENINGS! Check the website daily, and get YOUR APPLICATION in immediately.

BUDGET CUTS AND EDUCATION

The $9 billion deficit is hurting all over. There are no good places to cut, and not everyone can afford more taxes of any kind.

Education should NOT be the first place that budget cuts should be made, and trust me from what I am reading and know, education was one of the last budget areas to be touched. Before cutting education, municipalities lost all of their Highway User Revenue (HURs) fees (Mount Rainier lost almost $300,000), and State Aid to Police (another area in which Mount Rainier lost thousands of dollars).

OTHER ISSUES WITH EDUCATION

There is an issue with the major budget cuts to education that are being proposed, but there are other issues that go beyond the budget. When we fight to keep school funding, let's also fight to make sure that school funding for education is NOT being used for administrative overhead, and other issues rather than those direct services needed by our students. Let's hold the School Board MEMBERS and LEGISLATORS accountable for how current and future education dollars are spent. Let's insure that those precious education dollars are spent on educating our children. Let's say no to a "larger" administration building with all of the fluff proposed by school board staff and administration.

I personally do not believe that just pouring more money into education is the answer. I believe we should all demand for our children what is provided for children in the "TAG" program. I believe that each child in our school system would do much better, if they were afforded those same opportunities provided selected children participating in TAG.

I strongly support community/neighborhood schools, and fought very hard to keep those schools open when the County was cutting them and donating the properties for $1. The best example of a community school at its best is Mount Rainier Elementary School. I know because I get to work with the principal, teachers, reading specialist, children, and others who actually know the families that are struggling in my community.

I also know that we cannot keep throwing money at the education problem in Prince George's County. I know that we can and should hold our SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS accountable for what is happening to our schools and to our children. I know that we as parents are also RESPONSIBLE for the quality of education received by our children. PARENTS, we must get more involved in our schools and our children's education. WE MUST DEMAND quality education, not just higher HSA/MSA or whatever test we are teaching our children to pass in order to graduate. TEST SCORES are just that test scores. Education is a whole lot more, and our children are being short-changed.

SERIOUS about education in our schools? Then do something about it!

Make sure your children are ready for school. Set some rules and require them to abide by them. Teachers are not there to babysit your children. They are there to educate them. Teach your children respect of authority, and hold them accountable. Be your child(ren)'s parent, not his or her best friend. Respect taught at home will go with them to the schools and allow the teachers and other educators do the job for which they are paid. Then we will no longer have to spend money on metal detectors, school security, high definition cameras, and other indirect services in our schools -- money that could go to keeping our guidance counselors, reading specialists, and ESOL teachers.

JOIN your local PTA/PSA or start your own parent group that becomes the watch dog of education in your elementary, middle school and/or high school. You will be surprised at the difference you can make.

FIRST SEGMENT OF ICC OPENS MARCH 22

Some of us did not want it, but more of us did, now the first segment of the ICC is opening February 22, and you can test drive it for FREE. The Intercounty Connector (ICC) / MD 200 is much more than a road. It means new opportunities, better community access and the chance to spend more time with family.

The first segment of the ICC, from I-370 to MD 97 (Georgia Avenue), is scheduled to open Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The ICC is Maryland's first all-electronic toll road that uses highway-speed toll collection as motorists drive under tolling structures, eliminating the need for toll booths. To provide an opportunity to sample the roadway, drivers are invited to Test Drive the ICC from February 22 through March 6 at no charge.

After the Test Drive, toll rates will vary to help manage traffic volume and provide reliable travel times, with a higher toll charged during Peak hours and a lower toll charged during Off-Peak and Overnight hours.

Get there faster with E-ZPass and the ICC!

The ICC is designed to ease traffic congestion and save you time - and having an E-ZPass® is the most convenient way to use the ICC*. Since you already have an E-ZPass, you are all set and ready to get on and go!

The ICC also provides access to Metrorail, MARC, local transit services and MTA's Commuter Bus Service.

For more information on the ICC, visit mdta.maryland.gov. We look forward to seeing you on the ICC!

*Video tolling is an alternative to E-ZPass, but is not recommended for frequent travelers. The toll amount, plus a $3 Notice of Toll Due service charge per transaction, is sent to the registered vehicle owner for payment.

UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13, 2010

Please accept my apology for the late notice, but final details were just completed.

There will be a Martin Luther King, Jr. program hosted in Mount Rainier on Monday, January 17, 2011. ALL are invited to come out and participate in this wonderful event. There will be something for everyone, AND we will have with us Lt. Governor Anthony Brown as part of the Governor's inauguration process. Here is the program outline for Monday:

10:00 am Welcome and distributing of clean up supplies
Community Clean up in the Town Center

11:15 am Return to Joe’s

11:30 am Performance and presentations
Buffalo Baptist Church Choir,
Dance students of Joe’s
Home School Coop reading Maya Angelou
poem and Dr. King works

12:15pm Lunch and Fellowship

(Greetings and remarks will be made by the Lt. Governor when he arrives.)

We hope you will join us for this program.

Dunkin Donuts will officially open on Tuesday, January 18. There will be a formal opening at 12:00 noon. All are invited especially veterans and veteran organizations per the owner's request. Dunkin Donuts is located in the Queenstown Shopping Center at 3030 Queens Chapel Road, Hyattsville, MD.

Please pass this information on and plan to attend these events. Thank you.

WELCOME to 2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL -- ESPECIALLY THE RESIDENTS OF MOUNT RAINIER! This year offers us the opportunity to move "Forward" with the Governor and to "Make a Good County Great! with our County Executive. However, it is an opportune time to "Raise the Bar" in Mount Rainier on our revitalization efforts. We can raise the funds necessary to renovate our municipal center. We can get a developer interested in developing the properties on south Rhode Island Avenue. We can improve the look and condition of our City. We can get more residents involved in local government. We can motivate our youth to become active in Mount Rainier. We can bring more recreational opportunities to our youths, seniors, single moms, and those who depend on us for those services. We can make our schools better through active participation as volunteers.

This year, I pledge to do more to get our funding for our programs and activities. I pledge to be more aggressive with seeking legislative activities, private funding sources, and public funding to make the revitalization in Mount Rainier a reality.

I ask for your help. Together we can make this happen. We are so close, now we just NEED TO PUSH!

Here's wishing all of you a very happy, wonderful and prosperous NEW YEAR as we move together to move Mount Rainier Forward in a Good County on its path to GREATNESS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Over the past year, I have had lots of opportunities to reflect on my life. These reflections came about because death claimed a number of my friends. And, as I watched their departures from this life, I started thinking about how tenuous life is. How we spend so much time worrying about what people will think or trying to please everybody. How we all want to be politically correct, and not step on anyone's toes. How we don't stand for anything so long as it does not stop us from doing what we want to do.

This way of thinking has led to the lose of life, freedom and liberty. We are afraid to say what we think because someone will be offended or they might not like us. We can't live the life that we believe God would want us to live (LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THY SELF) because our next door neighbor might not like us. We can't share our beliefs in Christ. "But I say Unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? Do not even the publicans the same? And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." Matthew 5:43-48

America was founded on religious principles, and yet we are steadily eroding and erasing those principles so that we can be politically correct. For a minority of Americans, we are trying to get rid of "In God We Trust" off of our money. For another small group of Americans, we stopped prayer in our schools (until there is a tragedy, and then we all want everybody to pray). For another small group of Americans it is alright hate Blacks, Jews, Asians, Hispanics, and any other group that we deem not to be worthy of love, respect, and part of the American pie (fabric).

As we give up these small freedoms, and accept sameness as the standard for approval, we give up our freedom. History has shown us that if we give up enough, we will decay from within. Evidence of that decay can already be seen in our children and young adults. They have no values. They have no standards. They have no limits. For them, "anything" goes. It is time to take back our freedom. It is time to stand up for Christ even after we leave church on Sunday. It is time to tell our children to pull up their pants. It is time to tell them that money is the root of all evil, and yes they can have too much of it, if it takes over their lives.

We can show them numerous examples of people with all of the money they will ever need, and what it has done to them, and the quality of their lives. IT did not bring them happiness. IT will not buy them peace of mind. AND, now, they have bodyguards and electronic monitors. They can't mingle with the people that make up this wonderful Country. They can never be alone without wondering who is out to get them.

So my wish for you and yours this year is a return to the REAL MEANING of Christmas. A time to give thanks. A time to remember the birth of Christ. A time to stop whatever you are doing and give praise to Him that loved you so much that He sent His son to a world filled with sin so that each of us might have a right to become Christlike and be with Him when we leave this earth.

The Christmas story is a story of hope, birth, and redemption. It is for you and for me.

The Birth of Jesus Christ

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was like this; for after his mother, Mary, was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, her husband, being a righteous man, and not willing to make her a public example, intended to put her away secretly. But when he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, don't be afraid to take to yourself Mary, your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. She shall bring forth a son. You shall call his name Jesus, for it is he who shall save his people from their sins."
Now all this has happened, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

"Behold, the virgin shall be with child,and shall bring forth a son.
They shall call his name Immanuel;" which is, being interpreted, "God with us." Joseph arose from his sleep, and did as the angel of the Lord commanded him, and took his wife to himself; and didn't know her sexually until she had brought forth her firstborn son. He named him Jesus.

Matthew 1:18-25

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!

FROM GOOD TO GREAT -- MOVING PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FORWARD

THE INAUGURAL SCHEDULE FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE ELECT RUSHERN BAKER

Gospel Event
Saturday, December 4th
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: National Church of God, 6700 Bock Road, Ft. Washington, MD 20744
Cost: Free (tickets required) – for tickets, please contact Rice Consulting at info@riceconsultingllc.com or 1-866-838-0037
Attendance is limited to 1,500 guests; 10 reservations per inquiry, please
Prince George’s County’s best gospel vocalists and musicians celebrate the 2010 inauguration of Prince George’s County Executive-Elect Rushern L. Baker, III. Gospel Event is being produced by The Perfect Plan of Greater Washington

Literacy Event
Reading to Greatness!
Sunday, December 5th
3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Greenbelt Middle School, 8950 Edmonston Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Cost: Free (book donations appreciated)

Interfaith Service
Monday, December 6th
7:30 a.m.
Location: Cheverly United Methodist Church, 2801 Cheverly Avenue,
Cheverly, MD 20785
Cost: Free (tickets required) – for tickets, please contact Rice Consulting at info@riceconsultingllc.com or 1-866-838-0037

Space is limited, so please call early for tickets; 2 reservations per inquiry

Swearing-in Ceremony
Monday, December 6th
10:30 a.m.
Location: The Prince George’s County Administration Building Promenade,
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Cost: Free – no RSVP required

General seating is available on a first come, first serve basis

Inaugural Ball
Monday, December 6th
Cocktail Reception @ 6:00 p.m.
Dinner @ 8:00 p.m.
Location: Gaylord National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street,
National Harbor, MD 20745
*Cost: $100/ticket – General Admittance – SOLD OUT
For tickets or more information, please contact Rice Consulting at info@riceconsultingllc.com or 1-866-838-0037
Attire: Black tie

Bern Nadette Stanis, Co-host of Inaugural Ball Ceremony
Special performance by Grammy Award Winning Songstress, Regina Belle
XPD’s Band and Show will perform as well.

City of Mount Rainier's Holiday Soiree -- Celebrating 100 YEARS

You are INVITED TO ATTEND AND BRING A GUEST OR GUESTS!

DATE: Saturday, December 4

TIME: 6:00pm - 11:00pm

LOCATION: Joe's Movement Emporium

COST: $20

More Info: The City of Mount Rainier is ending its 100th Year Celebration with a Holiday Soiree at Joe's Movement Emporium. Ticket are ONLY $20. YOU can PAY at the door, but we prefer that you get your tickets in advance (email me at mayormiles@gmail.com) with the number of tickets being requested, and I will get back with you re how to pay for them and get them delivered in time for the SOIREE).

HOME TOWN folks (present, past, future and of course visitors especially elected officials and State of Maryland representatives), PLEASE come out and support this effort. The food, the music and the comraderie will surpass your expectations for a small town.

Dress is semi-formal or after five wear. Come out and BRING A FRIEND. Let them know that you were invited by the Mayor of Mount Rainier! I plan to be there to greet you at the door. 100 years of anything is a reason to celebrate, SO COME OUT and CELEBRATE with the former and current residents of MOUNT RAINIER, MARYLAND! THANK YOU in advance for your SUPPORT of this event.

VOTING BY ABSENTEE BALLOT

Going to be out of town on ELECTION DAY?
You should get, complete and return your Absentee Ballot Application to the Prince George's County Board of Elections in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. That address is Prince George's County Board of Elections
16201 Trade Zone Avenue, Suite 108, Upper Marlboro, MD 20721

A completed Absentee Ballot Application that is mailed must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the Tuesday before the election.

A completed Absentee Ballot Application that is faxed must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the Tuesday before the election. After the deadline, a Late Application for Absentee Ballot must be completed in person at your County Board of Elections.


How do I Return the Absentee Ballot and What is the Deadline?
The ballot should be voted and returned to the Prince George's County Board of Elections before or by 8:00 p.m. on election day or Mailed on or before election day, bearing a postmark verifying that fact, and received from the postal service or private mail carrier by 10:00 a.m. on November 14, 2008.

Source of information:
State Board of Elections
Post Office Box 6486
151 West Street, Suite 200
Annapolis, Maryland 21401-0486
Phone: 410-269-2840
Toll Free: 800-222-8683
Fax: 410-974-2019 ,410-974-5414,or 410-974-5126

Absentee Ballot Information from the Prince George's County Website

The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the General Election is as follows:

If the application is mailed, 4:30 p.m. on October 26, 2010; or
If the application is faxed, 11:59 p.m. on October 26, 2010.

After the deadline, a Late Absentee Ballot Application must be completed in person at the Board of Elections - 16201 Trade Zone Avenue, Suite 108, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 by October 27, 2010 (General Election) @ 8:00 p.m. For more information, please contact our office at 301-430-8020 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily.

How do I fill out my Absentee Ballot Application

Examine your ballot before voting. If both sides are printed, vote both sides. If there are four columns on a side, vote all four columns.

To record a vote, completely fill in the oval to the left of your choice.
WARNING: Use only a No. 2 pencil. Other marking instruments may not produce a mark that will be accurately counted.

Do not vote for more candidates than the number specified over the names of the candidates for each office. (You may vote for fewer than specified if you wish.)

Write-in voting is permitted only in general elections. General Election ballots provide a designated space in each contest for casting a write-in vote. To cast a write-in vote, you must (a) record the last name and first name, or at least the last name and the initial of the first name, of the person for whom you wish to vote on the appropriate line, and (b) completely fill in the oval to the left of the name you have written.
Do not place any mark of identification on the ballot.

Go to http://www.elections.state.md.us/voting/absentee.html to download and complete your absentee ballot!

Family Crisis Center Participates in MACY'S Give Back DAY and Sponsors the Play "According to US" -- OCTOBER 16 2010

OCTOBER 16, 2010 is almost here. This is a reminder that the FAMILY CRISIS CENTER needs your support and looks forward to your attendance at the reception and play (According to Us). The reception begins at 6:00pm and the curtains call is at 7:00pm. Please pass this email on to your email list and plan to attend. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.

On that same day, shop-a-holics can save 20% at Macy's, IF they purchase a $5 coupon NOW from the Family Crisis Center. All purchases are tax deductible and goes to support the work of the Family Crisis Center. (NEED a LITTLE RED CARD to get this big discount -- Call 301-779-2100 or just come by 3601 Taylor Street and pick up one for you and one for a FRIEND!)

Domestic Violence is REAL, and the women and children supported by your donations, contributions, and participation are ALWAYS appreciative.

LOOKING forward to seeing you at one of our LOCAL MACY's shopping with your little red card on October 16, and at our reception and play October 16 at 6:00pm.