[RP TownTalk] TownTalk Digest, Vol 142, Issue 22

Fri May 18 10:51:12 UTC 2018

I see Bates going above and beyond their requirements every bulk pick up day.  Many bulk pickups are huge because of the many transients in homes here.   Please give Bates a break by making our residents limit the bulk pickups to what are required to pick up. Often they get to homes like Adrian is that comply with the contract but they are so full from all of the many houses that ignore limiting factors that they just don’t have anymore room not fair to Adrian.Rachel

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Today's Topics:

  1. Don't forget to get your tickets! Come learn about food and
      racism with ECO City Farms and FJC 20743 (Jessica Vooris)
  2. Bates not picking up bulk trash again (adrian limmen)
  3. Re: Bates not picking up bulk trash again (Dwight Holmes)
  4. Re: Bates not picking up bulk trash again (adrian limmen)
  5. RP Farmers Market Weekly Highlights (Jim Coleman)

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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 11:12:00 -0400
From: Jessica Vooris <jessica.vooris at gmail.com>
To: towntalk at riverdale-park.org
Subject: [RP TownTalk] Don't forget to get your tickets! Come learn
    about food and racism with ECO City Farms and FJC 20743
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We have several seats left for this event on Racism and Food systems in PG
County, and need to sell a few more tickets by this Friday.
Get your tickets now! http://bit.ly/DesertsAndSwamps

What - Food Deserts and Swamps: How Racism Makes it Hard for Some
Communities to Get Groceries

When - May 20, 2:30 -4pm

Where - PGAAMCC 4519 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD 20722
<https://maps.google.com/?q=4519+Rhode+Island+Avenue,+Brentwood,+MD+20722&entry=gmail&source=g>

Tickets: http://bit.ly/DesertsAndSwamps

This event will be a panel discussion with Chloe Marshall of the Food
Justice Coalition 20743 and Margaret Morgan-Hubbard of ECO City Farms. Both
will provide context for understanding the way that systemic racism has led
to food inequities in Prince George's County and the DMV area. Why do some
communities lack access to fresh food while others have four or five
groceries stores? What does it mean to live in a food desert or a food
swamp? Come learn about the current situation in local communities and the
hard work of activists who are bringing fresh food into their neighborhoods
and returning ownership of food systems to communities of color.

About the Panelists:

Chloe Marshall is a food justice advocate, and one of the co-founders of
the Food Justice Coalition 20743. FJC 20743's mission is to bring fresh
food into the 20743 zipcode area, and restore ownership of the food systems
to marginalized communities. This summer Chloe and the other members are
opening the Oakcrest Farmer's Market, and their long-term goals are to
create a food co-op in Capital Heights. Find out more here:https://
www.foodjusticecoalition.com/who-we-are

Margaret Morgan-Hubbard is founder and CEO of ECO City Farms, which has
locations in Edmonston and Bladensburg. An environmentalist and educator,
she has a long history in social justice, and is invested in mentoring
young people and creating opportunities for collaboration between diverse
groups of people. ECO City Farms seeks to increase food security in the
Chesapeake Bay region, and improve nutrition and health outcomes, while
preserving cultural and ecological diversity. Learn more here: http://
www.ecoffshoots.org/about-us/

Early Bird Tickets are $10 ($15 after 5/13), but no one will be turned away
for lack of funds. Childcare, transportation assistance, and other
accommodations are available upon request. Please contact
greenlinesurj at gmail.com at least 48 hours in advance of the event if you
need payment assistance or require any accommodations including childcare.
All proceeds benefit the speakers and PGAAMCC.

https://actionnetwork.org/ticketed_events/food-deserts-and-s
wamps-how-racism-makes-it-hard-for-some-communities-to-get-groceries

About the Host:

The mission of PGAAMCC is to celebrate and inspire the Community through
the cultivation, preservation, and presentation of the cultural and
artistic contributions of African Americans in Prince George?s County,
Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a learning organization for our
visitors and our staff and volunteers alike. We recognize that learning
occurs in unexpected ways all around us, and that we have the potential to
arouse curiosity and encourage discovery. We value our role as a center for
life-long learning in our community. http://www.pgaamcc.org

About the Organizer:

SURJ GL is a Prince George's County Maryland Chapter of Showing Up for
Racial Justice (SURJ). SURJ believes in collective liberation -- and that
none of us can be free until we end white supremacy. SURJ?s role as part of
a multi-racial movement is to undermine white support for white supremacy
and to help build a racially just society. https://www.facebook.
com/SURJGreenLine/
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:26:15 -0400
From: adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
To: "TownTalk at riverdale-park.org" <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Subject: [RP TownTalk] Bates not picking up bulk trash again
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Hey All,

This is the second time I have scheduled a bulk trash pick up and had a no
show.  Now I have a washer and a stove out by the street.  That is where it
will stay until Bates decides to come and get it.  My apologies for
creating an eye sore.

When I called they were rude and irritated that I was asking about it.
They finally passed me to someone named Brent Bates (son of Mr Bates) who
said he would get it by tomorrow.  I hope the city can look into a new
contract this year.  A 1.5 star rating on Google doesn't inspire
confidence, it's a wonder they still have contracts with anyone.

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-- 
Adrian
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 15:33:11 -0400
From: Dwight Holmes <dwightrholmes at gmail.com>
To: adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
Cc: "TownTalk at riverdale-park.org" <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Bates not picking up bulk trash again
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Yes, it would be good to know - does/has the town done an evaluation of the
Bates contract from the perspective of costs, quality of service, etc? What
do those evaluations report?
(Studies show that roughly 10-12% of municipalities that "outsource" the
provision of services to outside contractors decide later to "insource"
those same services, either because anticipated cost savings didn't
materialize, or the contract was too difficult to manage, or quality of
services did not meet expectations).

_____________________________________
"A budget is a moral document." --Jim Wallis

On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 3:26 PM, adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Hey All,
>
> This is the second time I have scheduled a bulk trash pick up and had a no
> show.  Now I have a washer and a stove out by the street.  That is where it
> will stay until Bates decides to come and get it.  My apologies for
> creating an eye sore.
>
> When I called they were rude and irritated that I was asking about it.
> They finally passed me to someone named Brent Bates (son of Mr Bates) who
> said he would get it by tomorrow.  I hope the city can look into a new
> contract this year.  A 1.5 star rating on Google doesn't inspire
> confidence, it's a wonder they still have contracts with anyone.
>
> </end rant>
> --
> Adrian
>
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 18:32:37 -0400
From: adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
To: Dwight Holmes <dwightrholmes at gmail.com>
Cc: "TownTalk at riverdale-park.org" <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] Bates not picking up bulk trash again
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When I called they said they had no record of my request.  Shortly after
calling someone picked it up. I'm glad it didn't sit around for another
week.

On Wed, May 16, 2018, 15:33 Dwight Holmes <dwightrholmes at gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes, it would be good to know - does/has the town done an evaluation of
> the Bates contract from the perspective of costs, quality of service, etc?
> What do those evaluations report?
> (Studies show that roughly 10-12% of municipalities that "outsource" the
> provision of services to outside contractors decide later to "insource"
> those same services, either because anticipated cost savings didn't
> materialize, or the contract was too difficult to manage, or quality of
> services did not meet expectations).
>
> _____________________________________
> "A budget is a moral document." --Jim Wallis
>
> On Wed, May 16, 2018 at 3:26 PM, adrian limmen <adrianlimmen at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Hey All,
>>
>> This is the second time I have scheduled a bulk trash pick up and had a
>> no show.  Now I have a washer and a stove out by the street.  That is where
>> it will stay until Bates decides to come and get it.  My apologies for
>> creating an eye sore.
>>
>> When I called they were rude and irritated that I was asking about it.
>> They finally passed me to someone named Brent Bates (son of Mr Bates) who
>> said he would get it by tomorrow.  I hope the city can look into a new
>> contract this year.  A 1.5 star rating on Google doesn't inspire
>> confidence, it's a wonder they still have contracts with anyone.
>>
>> </end rant>
>> --
>> Adrian
>>
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>> http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info
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Message: 5
Date: Wed, 16 May 2018 21:43:41 -0400
From: Jim Coleman <rpkfarmmkt at gmail.com>
To: HOPE_in_Hyattsville at yahoogroups.com,  Town Talk
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Subject: [RP TownTalk] RP Farmers Market Weekly Highlights
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Tomorrow : May 17,  3 - 7PM

@: 6204 Rhode Island Avenue, Riverdale Park, MD (next to Riverdale

MARC station)

As always, we're open rain or shine except for extreme weather events..

Get your great fresh and local asparagus!  Ever Crisp, Crimson Crisp,
Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious, Cameo, Ginger Gold,  Granny Smith, Nittany,
York apples; free range hen eggs; radishes, spinach, onions, yellow onions;
potatoes, arugula & salad mix; sweet potatoes, swiss chard, microgreens and
other crops while they last.  Apples, fresh cider, apple sauce, pastured
meats, raw milk cheeses, fresh goat cheese, exotic mushrooms, free range
hen & duck eggs, and more while we enjoy the changing seasons. Don't miss
it! Evening hours are fun at the market! We look forward to seeing you
every Thursday from 3 to 7 PM @ Riverdale Park?s Town Center (across from
the Riverdale MARC train station).

Asparagus recipes anyone??
<https://www.delish.com/holiday-recipes/easter/g3930/roasted-asparagus-recipes/>

WEATHER: High of 70 at 3PM, cloudy and possible showers. (according to
Accuweather).

Tomorrow's lineup includes the following vendors:

  -

  Groff's Content Farm
  <https://business.facebook.com/GroffsContentFarm/?business_id=519659454902835>

  McCleaf?s Orchard
  -

  Barajas Produce - maybe strawberries??
  -

  King Mushrooms
  -

  Cat?s Paw Farm
  -

  Jack Creek Plants - (first time this season)
  -

  Tag Team Kitchen- (Pizza crusts & kits)
  -

  Simple Pleasures Ice Cafe
  -

  Mystic Water Soap
  -

  Twin Valley Distillers
  -

  Zeke's Coffee of DC
  <https://business.facebook.com/zekescoffeedc/?business_id=519659454902835>

  Dimitri?s Olive Oil
  -

  Stone Hearth Bakery
  -

  I Confect - New Seafood Gumbo & Crab Mac & Cheese
  -

  Roy & RT?s Kitchen
  -

  El Piquin <https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-piquin-essex>
  (Mexican food)

Music Acts: Audrey & Rick (Sense of Wonder)

Kid Fun: Sidewalk Chalk

Sorry, Old Smokey?s BBQ can?t make it  to Market this week.

Groff?s Content Farm offers great quality sustainably raised beef, pork,
chicken and lamb and is featuring their amazing Chicken Pot Pie on their
ready to warm up menu.

McCleaf?s Orchard - Carrots, radishes, spring mix, spinach, rosemary
plants, cilantro, oregano, cilantro, honey, Fuji apple juice, apple sauce,
apple butter, free range eggs, pink lady, Cameo, GoldRush, Fuji, Nittany,
ever Crisp apples, asparagus.

I Confect
Lemon pepper cashews, garlic pepper cashews, old Bay cashews, chili lime
cashews, brown butter sea salt almonds, brown butter sea salt pecans, brown
butter sea salt cashews, praline pecans, granola.

Stone Hearth Bakery

Baguettes, asiago cheese baguette, wheat rolls, sub rolls, ciabattas,
dinner rolls, hamburger rolls, raisin walnut bread, cranberry raisin, dark
sunflower, pumpernickel, Kalamata olive, Herb, oatmeal, light sunflower,
rustic Italian, semolina, rosemary, Jewish rye, jalape?o cheese, cheese
bread, French country white, French country wheat, honey whole wheat,
sourdough, rustic wheat, seven grain, pound cakes, pies, small tartaletas,
and large tartaletas of fruit flavors, beef,  chicken, and cheese
empanadas, ham and cheese rolls, cheese rolls, croissant?s of different
flavors, scones, muffins, cookies.

Maryland Market Money is back with a maximum $5 per week on SNAP purchases.
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