It is incredible to me that there are parents out there
blaming the government for their children being out on the STREETS after 10:00
p.m. We are talking about teenagers seventeen (17) and under.
Their complaint, the government is not providing their children with anything
to do! REALLY! I mean, really, the government is supposed to do that.
I guess the teachers are still expected to raise their children, teach them
good manners, accountability, responsibility, integrity, respect, and all of
the other things that many of us adults were taught at HOME by our PARENTS! Are
these parents talking about straight-A students? Do these parents NOT HAVE
CURFEWS for their children? If not, why not?
If parents had some curfews and SOME CONTROL over their children, the
government would not have to impose curfews! I wonder how many of their
children participate in the government's recreation programs available to them?
How about the parents' participation in those available recreation programs?
Sorry, if you refuse to parent those children you brought into this world, and
the government has to step in and assist you, then maybe, just maybe, you
should step back into your role of parenting and setting curfews for your OWN
children. If the streetlights come on, and your child or children are NOT at
home, do you know where they are, what they are "supposed" to be
doing, AND WHEN DO YOU EXPECT THEM TO BE IN YOUR HOUSE?
That is not a government job. That is a parenting job! And, no, do not give me
that crap that you can't discipline your child because the government (law)
won't let you! The law WON'T let you ABUSE your child or children. Get a copy
of the law and read it. Stop parroting folklore.
Where is the village? Where are the aunts and uncles, neighbors,
ministers/churches, etc., and yes, where are the parents when their underage
teens are out and about? ANY ACCOUNTABILITY on the parents?
THANK YOU, COUNTY EXECUTIVE ALSOBROOKS, for stepping up, taking the heat, and
TAKING ACTION!
Thursday, September 08, 2022
County Executive Alsobrooks for Enforcing the CURFEW!
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.
Monday, August 29, 2022
ALERT! Planning for the Holiday Season -- Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets
To avoid duplication for the Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets this year, the City of Mount Rainier will provide baskets for both schools during the holidays. If your child or children attend either of the Mount Rainier schools, please work with your school to ensure that your family receives Thanksgiving baskets.
The Front Porch Ministries will provide Thanksgiving and Christmas Baskets to TFPM participants based on how much food is received for distribution. At this moment, TFPM is anticipating sufficient turkeys or chickens to cover the large number of participants in TFPM.
In a few weeks, additional information will be provided. As always, no names, addresses, telephone numbers, or other personal information will be gathered. As always, all food items, including turkeys or other meats, will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
It is a pleasure serving TFPM participants, and we are working now to make sure that your holidays are festive and your tables are filled with the holidays' traditional foods.
Please join The Front Porch Ministries Facebook page to ensure receipt of notifications regarding the Thanksgiving baskets distribution as well as future food distributions.
You may also click on the link below:
http://themayorsspot.blogspot.com/
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.
Friday, August 26, 2022
The School Supplies for 2022-2023 School Year HAVE BEEN DELIVERED!
GOOD MORNING! Today is the day to get our school supplies to our school, and we got it DONE.
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to this very successful collection of school supplies for teachers and students!
Principal Shawn Hintz and Principal Jennifer Roberts Till, best wishes for an incredible school year for you, your teachers, students, and administrative and custodial staff.
Please know that the residents and businesses of Mount
Rainier have your backs and stand ready to help when we can to make your school
year safe and a good experience.
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.
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
FINAL WEEK TO DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES
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.
Welcome to The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM)
The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM) has been serving the Mount Rainier community and beyond since March 26, 2020. The distributions from The Front Porch Ministries come from a wide variety of donors --
Partnership with the Calomiris YMCA
Partnership with Prince George's County Community Relations
Partnership with County Council Chair Calvin Hawkins
Partnership with Food Rescue
Partnership with various distributors whose names are not
included
The Mayor of Somerset, MD
Members of the Mount Rainier Community
Friends and family in the area and outside of the area
TFPM has provided a variety of foods, school supplies,
COVID-19 testing kits, masks, hand sanitizers, coats, Thanksgiving and
Christmas baskets, flowers, children's and adult diapers, formulas, and other
vital support to families regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual
preference, or citizenship status.
Services are primarily provided on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
but are available throughout the week thanks to donations of refrigerators by
neighbors, friends, and the Carpenters Union.
You can visit The Front Porch Ministries at The Front Porch Ministries | Facebook.
The Front Porch Ministries is open and accepting donations. Please consider donating. We do not accept used clothing of any kind. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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.
YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED in NOVEMBER!
November General Election is coming! Will you make these two men two of your voting choices, PLEASE? Mark your calendars, and remember to VOTE!
This link will take you to a website that provides step-by-step
voting instructions and other information: https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2022/index.html
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.
Thursday, August 04, 2022
Be Careful Out There TODAY -- Extreme HOT WEATHER!
Yesterday at The Front Porch Ministries was another successful and wonderful day. Thank you to all that shared in it. There are a few vegetable boxes left for pick up.
I will have lunches and breakfasts later today -- around
2:45 p.m. Please come by and help yourself.
Thank you to Maxime Magloire for his help yesterday. Prayers
are needed for Joan Bundy and Dianne Dunmore, two of our volunteers.
BE MINDFUL of the heat today! The heat index could reach 105
today. A Heat Advisory goes into effect between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
https://wtop.com/.../dangerous-heat-thunderstorms-and.../
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.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
PARTNER with The Front Porch Ministries
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.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES -- DONATIONS NEEDED ASAP -- THANK YOU!
The Front Porch Ministries will be collecting and distributing school supplies to our two elementary schools again this year! Donations or PARTNERSHIPS, contact Malinda Miles at mayormiles@gmail.com
With OUR SCHOOL YEAR JUST AROUND THE CORNER, Office Depot
& OfficeMax are offering Up to 60% Off School Supplies + 5% cash back!
Please consider picking up some of these school items while
they are on sale:
School Supplies for Kindergarteners Through 2nd Graders
The best school supplies for kindergarten through 2nd
graders revolve around tactile, arts-focused activities.
Lots of crayons, markers, colorful construction paper, and
other items
Backpacks so your child can transport their supplies.
School Supplies for 3rd Graders
School supplies for 3rd graders are somewhat similar to
those needed for younger children, with a shift to accommodate the more
advanced curricula. Expect more emphasis to be placed on index cards and pens,
with slightly less emphasis on art supplies.
A list of common elementary school supplies necessary for
children in this grade includes:
Notebook or loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
Backpacks (small enough to fit your child)
Index cards
Erasers
Colored pencils
Different colored folders for different subjects
No. 2 pencils
Pencil case
Glue sticks
Pencil grips
Pencil sharpeners
School Supplies for 4th Graders
School supplies for 4th graders are even more academically
focused than those for 3rd graders. Expect only to shop for a limited number of
art supplies and look for more tools that might help your child with
organization, like 3-ring binders and highlighters.
A list of common elementary school supplies necessary for
4th grades includes:
Large 3-ring binder
Pens (black, red, or blue)
Mechanical pencils
Pencil top erasers
Highlighters
Crayons
Colored pencils
Thin markers
Spiral bound notebook
School Supplies for 5th Graders
An elementary school supply list for this grade differs from
the list of materials for younger students, such as the list of school supplies
for 3rd graders or 2nd graders. By 5th grade, children are covering more
advanced topics and preparing for middle school and will therefore need the
supplies to match. Expect to add materials like calculators, protractors, and
graph paper.
A list of common school supplies for 5th graders includes:
Book covers
Calendar or planner
Combination lock (if your child has started using a locker)
Graph paper
Notebook or loose-leaf paper (usually wide ruled)
Calculator
Highlighters
No. 2 pencils or mechanical pencils
Rulers
Subject dividers
Three-hole punch
Three-ring binder
White-out
REMEMBER also, our teachers frequently need supplies for the
classroom, and can use many of the same items, but also need:
Hand sanitizers
Wipes
Tissue
Scissors
Rulers
Calendars
Pencil sharpeners
Glue/glue sticks
Sticky notes
Plastic clothes pins
Paper clips
Folders
Pens
Pencils
Notebooks
Stickies -- lots of stickies
Planners
Poster boards
Chalk
Index cards
Play money (dollars and coins)
...and other classroom aids.
ANY and ALL of these items can be delivered to The Front
Porch Ministries (TFPM) for equal distribution to the two schools.
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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
GET Personalized Voting Information
Sill looking for unbiased voting information?
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.
WOMEN AND MEN OF MARYLAND, IT IS ELECTION DAY!
GOOD MORNING, MARYLAND, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FOR
SURE, AND MOUNT RAINIER IN PARTICULAR!
PRIMARY DAY | JULY 19 2022
Polls on this Maryland Primary Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Here's what you need to know.
After months of campaigning, a three-week delay due to a court fight over
redistricting, and hundreds of thousands of mail-in ballots sent to voters’
mailboxes, primary day in Maryland is finally here.
If you want to vote in person, you can look up your polling place online. Polls
are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
https://wtop.com/maryland/2022/07/primary-day-is-here-voters-head-to-polls-in-maryland/
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.
Monday, April 25, 2022
VOTE for TONI GEORGE to Represent WARD 2!
It is ELECTION DAY (ARPIL 25, 2022)WARD 2, and voting is occurring right now at the Mount Rainier Nature Center at 31st Street and Arundel Road. Voting ends today at 8:00 p.m.
Don't know what WARD you are in? Go vote, and the Mount Rainier Election Vote will assist you! NOTE: If you are on the West side of 31st Street, you are probably in Ward 2.
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.
Saturday, April 23, 2022
Toni George has a BLOG!
Toni George just shared this link with me. I did not know that she had a blog about her campaign! Check it out.
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.
Thursday, April 14, 2022
COVID has not LEFT the WORLD'S Stage!
As I have been saying, COVID is on the rise and is alive and well, and we, the public, MUST protect ourselves. You must know that if the administration and its staff are testing positive for COVID on a more frequent basis and reporting it, SOMETHING MUST be going on with COVID, you are not being told.
If COVID is here to stay, we must prepare to cope with it and LIVE to the best of our abilities. A few thoughts about returning to some semblance of normality:
WEAR THE MASK.
WASH YOUR HANDS frequently.
USE YOUR HAND SANITIZER WHEN YOU CAN NOT WASH YOUR HANDS
KEEP YOUR HANDS out of your face because your eyes, nose,
and mouth are open transmitters
SOCIAL DISTANCE as much as you can
STAY AT HOME when you can, but don't become a hermit.
AVOID CROWDS like the plaque
HAVE VISITORS but limit the number and spray your home
with Lysol or some other disinfectant when they leave.
LIMIT THE NUMBER OF VISITORS in your personal space.
HELP TO BUILD YOUR IMMUNITY to COVID, B6, B12, zinc, elderberry, Vitamin C, and a proper diet that includes vegetables.
Not rocket science, but a healthy body will make a lot of difference and help fight COVID should you contract it. In fact, all of these things will help with the flu and many other illnesses, and they are just common sense, I think.
OF COURSE, YOU have the right to do as you please and what is right for you. HOWEVER, you do not have the right to jeopardize someone else's life. More people than you know have compromised immune systems and are much more likely to contract COVID than those without compromised immune systems.
Here's the latest word from WTOP about COVID and the
Biden Administration:
The Biden administration will extend for two weeks the
nationwide mask requirement for public transit as it monitors an uptick in
COVID-19 cases.
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.
Wednesday, March 09, 2022
You can get another round of free COVID tests from the government !
I know that some of you may not have received your first test kits from the Federal Government, and that is okay. You are eligible to place a second order NOW!
Here is the link. Order your test kits TODAY!
Click on or copy and paste this link in your browser and follow the directions"
https://special.usps.com/testkits
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.
Friday, February 11, 2022
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
Death at any time is hard to cope with, and COVID-19 related deaths seem to be even worse.
If you, a family member, neighbor, or anyone else finds themselves faced with making funeral arrangements for someone who has died of COVID-19 or COVID-19 related causes, there MAY be help for you with the funeral-related costs.
One of the quietest kept secrets in Maryland is that there is money to help residents with COVID-related funeral expenses. If you, a neighbor, family member, friend, or anyone else is struggling with funeral costs from a COVID-related death, PLEASE read this information and act accordingly.
How to Apply
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Helpline
844-684-6333
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available.
Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available. Is able to contact you, and you should be aware phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the application process on our Funeral Assistance FAQ page.
Funeral Assistance Policy
On June 29, 2021, we amended the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
policy to assist with COVID-19 related deaths that occurred in the early months
of the pandemic.
MARYLAND received $32,367,85 and has received 7,151, and only awarded 4,812.
Click on or copy and paste the link below to get more information about this law.
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_policy_covid-19_funeral_assistance-updated.pdf
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.
Thursday, January 27, 2022
After More Than Three Months Election for Ward 2 Vacancy Announced!
After the resignation of former Councilmember Scott Cecil in October 2021, Mount Rainier's Mayor and Council finally posted the Ward 2 vacancy.
However, the notice does not provide information on how
interested applicants should apply or any procedures to become a candidate for
the Ward 2 vacancy.
If you are anyone you know is interested in representing
Ward 2 please reach out to the Board of Elections supervisor, the Honorable
Nicole Logan, Ophelia Baxter, Mario Cisnero, or any other member of the Board of
Elections. You may get their contact information by calling Mount Rainier City
Hall, at 301-985-6585.
Ward 2 deserves full representation on the Mount Rainier
City Council and has gone without that representation for more than three (3)
months.
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.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022
Colder Weather is HEADED Our Way AGAIN!
Folks, let's get ready for some more real cold weather over the next few days. Dress in layers if you must go outside.
Senior, it would be best if we hung inside around the warmth and only go out if we must.
Temperatures will plummet today, Thursday, and Friday. A winter storm with snow will follow for the weekend. Here's what to expect.
https://wtop.com/weather-news/2022/01/winter-weather-blitz-snow-subzero-wind-chills-in-dc-area-forecast/
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.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Girl Scout Cookies Anyone?
Time for Girl Scout Cookies! If you have your annual craving for Girl Scout Cookies, click on this link and place your order now! The cookie will be delivered to you in person, OR THEY WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECTLY TO YOU!
Thank you in advance for helping out the family's rising
Girl Scout.
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.
Thursday, January 20, 2022
A Note of THANKS, and Request for Donations
Good morning. As always, thank you for what you have already done to support The Front Porch Ministries (TFPM). Because of you, Mount Rainier residents have had a continuing source of food, diapers, coats, PPEs, and school supplies since the beginning of the pandemic. In short, we have been working hard to take care of OUR OWN! Thank you.
It has saddened me greatly to have so many of our young residents contract the COVID virus, a number of them pregnant or with young children who have also gotten the virus -- my family included. Being able to offer some outside support has meant a lot to me, but it has made some residents cry from gratitude.
Some of our seniors have come by to say how amazed they are to express their personal needs and have community members provide their necessities -- not wants, but things they require to have a quality of life, not just a dash.
THANK YOU, and as you have heard me say before, MOUNT RAINIER RESIDENTS ROCK! -- YOU DO, you really do.
Now that the holidays are over, I miss them already, TFPM is open to collecting all donations (no clothes unless we get specific requests -- not including coats, but we have enough coats for now).
There are specific requests for diapers of ALL sizes, with the greatest requests for 4s, 5s, and 6s. There is an ongoing need for adult diapers of all sizes, but more mediums and XL sizes.
With in-person learning back, the schools would also like to receive underwear for pre-k, kindergarten, first through third grade -- boys and girls. This is an ongoing need when school is in session.
Yes, every little bit helps, and I am grateful for your donations. I also appreciate the honesty and integrity exhibited in our community. For the most part, items left on the front porch stay on the front porch until I take them in. THANK YOU! That allows residents to drop things off and pick items up and maintain a little privacy while meeting their needs.
What we do in Mount Rainier is unique and SPECIAL! YEAH, WE ROCK! LOL
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.