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calmingwatersof theBushRiver.Theweekculminates with the ever-popular RaceAgainst Waste 5K Run/Walk, Thursday,Sept. 20, starting 11 a.m. at Top of the Bay.First, second and third-place winners willbe announced and all runners and walkerswill receive t-shirts. Please note thatchildren and strollers are fine but pets arenot permitted on the run/walk.

The takeaway from all three events isrenewed focus on the environment as wellas the importance of recycling, according toVenzen.

“The take away is thatpeople continue tofocus on the environment and considerwhat they can do to help preserve it,” shesaid.

To pre-register for the Race AgainstWaste 5K Run/Walk, or for more informa-tion, contact Venzen at 410-306-2260,[email protected]; or Kaiser at410-306-2199,[email protected].

A representative from the National Aquarium in Baltimore explains upcoming programs toan APG civilian during the 2017 Enviro Fair in the APG North (Aberdeen) recreation center.

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said.Brown’s supervisor, Patrol Branch Chief

Anthony Williams praised her efforts. HesaidBrowniscontinuously lookingforwaysto raisemorale and inspire others.

“Cpl.Brown is an inspiration toherpeersandshecaresdeeply for thecommunity sheserves as is evidenced by the book bagschool supply drive,” he said. “We are veryproud of her commitment and service as apolice corporal with the Directorate ofEmergency Services, PoliceDivision.”

“[She] is one of the best police officersthat this organization has to represent us,”addedDESLt. EricHouse.

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September is National Mushroom Month. Mushrooms, which arescientifically classified as fungi, can provide a unique “earthy”flavor to many dishes. Learn more about mushrooms with thesefast facts.

10,000Estimated number of species of mushrooms in North America.Only 250 are known to be edible.

122Years since mushroom cultivation in the United States firstbegan in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Today, 68 mushroomfarms in Pennsylvania produce 63 percent of all U.S. whitemushrooms.

70Number of countries that cultivate the edible mushroom, theAgaricus bisporus. It’s one of the most commonly and widelyconsumed mushrooms in the world.

15Amount of calories in one cup of chopped or sliced raw whitemushrooms. Mushrooms are naturally low in sodium, fat,cholesterol and calories. The U.S. Department of Agricultureconsiders mushrooms to be vegetables because they provide manyof the same nutritional attributes of vegetables.

1.8Number of gallons of water it takes to produce one pound ofmushrooms. A two-year study conducted by SureHarvest foundthat the amount of natural resources and space required to growmushrooms is relatively low compared to the published data ofother foods.

By Rachel Ponder, APG News

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