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NOVEMBER 2017

A free publication serving Owings Mills, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Windsor Mill, Woodlawn and Catonsville 6 County Executive Race

8 Owings Mills Mall Update

PHOTO: J. ANDERSON What is Being Done to Rid 19 Randallstown Our Community of These Library’s 50th Commercial Eyesores?

Part I: The Blight Fire broke out in August at a When you travel some of northwest Baltimore McDonalds restaurant that has County’s high-traffic corridors, you observe the good, bad and ugly on busy main roads, staid strip been vacant for years. The fast shopping centers and outright commercial blight. The 2008 financial collapse did not just hit food eatery that sits across from residential properties, it took down numerous the Social Security Administration businesses, sapping the area of once-vibrant offices, 24 restaurants and retailers. What’s left in many Hometown complex in the 6500 block of communities are the remnants of banks, fast-food Heroes and grocery stores, and national retail chains Security Boulevard is just one of that succumbed to intense industry competition, multiple commercial buildings consolidation and declining sales. Be among the first to Some of this evidence appears as vacancies be in the know. Sign up contributing to commercial blight. within malls and shopping centers. For example, when the family-owned Mars supermarket chain for news updates from closed 13 stores, Weis agreed to acquire five of them, nwvoicenews.com. continued on page 14 PHOTO VOICE THE NBC, PHOTO November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 2

From the Publisher, Kenneth Brown Should Elected Officials Occupy Seats on the Baltimore County Central Committee?

If you’re a voter, you have probably noticed that District 44B is represented by four Central Del. Jones decided to resign, which presented in the Maryland gubernatorial elections, key races Committee members, and Sen. Shirley Nathan- District 10’s second opportunity to recommend a on the ballot are for delegates and senators, but are Pulliam and Del. Charles Sydnor III hold half of replacement. That was Rob Johnson, who fulfilled also for members of your political party’s Central those seats. The other members are Bishop Barry her term but was not re-elected by voters to the Committee. How many of you are familiar with the Chapman and Nayna Phillipsen. (By the way, Central Committee. In District 44B, when Rainier role a Central Committee member plays? District 11’s members are: Linda Dorsey-Walker, Harvey resigned in 2015, the Central Committee For the purpose of this column, I will use the Noel Levy, Matt Peterson, and Braxton Street.) selected Nayna Phillipsen. Democratic Central Committee as the source. Currently, there is one vacancy because Marisol Continued on page 23 For full disclosure, let me say that I am a political Johnson, who is running for Baltimore County consultant for a District 10 delegate and a District Council, decided to step down. 44 senator, both of whom serve on their respective Please understand my position that elected district’s Central Committee. As always, my views officials should not occupy two seats has nothing are my own. to do with their qualifications. Many of our To review some of the duties of the Baltimore current elected officials and others started their County Democratic Central Committee, according political careers on central committees. And when to its website, members are the “grass roots-level elected officials run for these seats, they have a elected volunteers of the State Democratic Party.” huge advantage in winning them, particularly as They must be dedicated to working for the election an incumbent who has the capacity to promote of Democrats to public office, while encouraging themselves and raise money. The Northwest Voice is a privately-owned the participation of activists, volunteers, and It appears that in Baltimore County elected community newspaper founded in 2005 to financial contributors.” The website continues: officials did not become part of the Central “In essence, Central Committee members are the Committee until 1994, with the formation of the inform, entertain and inspire, as well as share people elected to work directly in the trenches Tenth District. When that minority district was news of interest to the northwest Baltimore on behalf of the Party and develop a Democratic created, some candidates ran for office as senators County communities of Owings Mills, Pikesville, Party presence at the local level. They are the ones and delegates, as well as members of the Central Randallstown, Reisterstown, Woodlawn, Windsor who do the organizing and actual tasks that help Committee. American politics was never designed Mill and Catonsville. get Democrats elected. They are not managers or for us to occupy two seats for elected office Readers are welcome to comment and respond to members of a board of directors, but worker bees simultaneously. You can’t play on a minor league articles. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and themselves. They help organize and when necessary baseball team and a major league team. You can’t do the following activities: fundraising, staff party be governor of the state and executive of a county. length, as well as to publish them online, in print or booths/events, precinct organizing and canvassing, If you have a seat and run for another and win, you not at all. Anonymous letters or those that cannot distribute political literature, voter registration, have to give one seat up. be verified will not be published. The opinions of phone banking and any task needed to be successful What drives a candidate to campaign to serve readers and guest columnists are not necessarily in an election.” as a state or local official, as well as a member the opinions of the Northwest Voice. Unsolicited Why should elected officials who have already on the Central Committee? Is it influence? If a material will not be returned. been elected to a state and local offices sit on the delegate and senator can’t fulfill their position for Publisher: Kenneth C. Brown, Central Committee? elected state office in their particular district, it is [email protected] In my research regarding elected officials’ the Central Committee that chooses who replaces Writer-Editor: membership on central committees in Maryland, that representative. A person, from a community J. Anderson, I discovered that out of the state’s 24 jurisdictions, activist to someone who has never won any [email protected] there were only two jurisdictions that had current election at any level, to someone who may be a Writer: Jamie Rockymore-Bess elected officials holding central committee seats— friend or relative, can walk into elected office with Creative Director: Lori Kirkpatrick Baltimore City and Baltimore County. just the vote of the majority of five individuals. Photographer/Circulation Manager: Baltimore County has nine Democratic central The committee’s recommendation is sent to the George E. White committees, which represent the nine county governor, who then appoints them to the seat. Advertising: Kenneth C. Brown, districts. Out of the nine, only two of the districts In District 10, that responsibility to select a [email protected] have current elected officials as members—District replacement has been used twice. When first- 10 and District 44B. term Del. Joan Parker became ill and passed P.O. Box 47266 District 10 has five seats and four representatives away, the Central Committee had the duty of Windsor Mill, MD 21244 occupy those seats—Sen. Delores Kelley, Del. Ben finding her replacement. Del. Adrienne Jones was Phone: 410-508-1424 Brooks, Del. Jay Jalisi and Councilman Julian Jones. recommended and appointed delegate. It was a wise Web: nwvoicenews.com Pat Kelly is the fifth. Four is the highest number decision, as Del. 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At his Coffee with Kevin Kamenetz The two-term County Executive event held at Owings Mills Public also also reported that early college Library, the Baltimore County program at Woodlawn High, where Executive presented an update students can graduate with a high on county initiatives related to school diploma and associate of arts jobs, education and protecting degree tuition-free from Community the environment, and listened to College of Baltimore County. comments from the audience about a Recognizing that every student will range of issues—from opportunities not go to college, Kamenetz said, for young people to crime. the county is setting up certification Kamenetz went through his usual where a student can get state certified Community members asked questions of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz at talking points about the $1.3 billion in health sciences and automotive to his Nov. 6 Coffee With Kevin Kamenetz event. investment to build or rebuild public increase their opportunities for a job In response to audience members’ The county opened a $24 million schools—80 percent of which are after high school. Some 17,000 “new concerns about the lack of activities transitional housing facility in eastern more than 40 years old, he says—to generation” jobs are expected to come for young people, Kamenetz said, “We Baltimore County for women and his request for state funds for desired to Trade Point Atlantic, the former are trying to add more opportunities children and also medical care for transportation projects, such as an Sparrows Point steel site, he said. for recreation activities.” men and women in eastern Baltimore interchange at Interstate 795 and When it was their turn to speak, Other points Kamenetz noted: County. Dolfield Avenue. He also mentioned local residents, leaders and business The county’s fire department has Keith Dyson, president of King negotiations to put solar panels owners brought up what they say is more female firefighters than any Park Estates, a 539-home community on closed landfill sites and on the an increase in crime in the New Town jurisdiction of similar size. in Randallstown, said he found the rooftops of county buildings. area of Owings Mills. Kamenetz An announcement on the future of event helpful. “I came to find out “[Crime] is a problem we’re going said the county will assign a CAT Owings Mills Mall is expected soon. what’s going on and bring it back to to have to tackle. I have to rely on the (community action team) of officers Efforts to “get some movement” on a my community members, which is expertise of the police department to that is not assigned to a particular redeveloped Security Square Mall in about 85 percent seniors.” take care of the issue,” Kamenetz said. precinct but goes where needed. Woodlawn continue.

November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 6 Councilwoman Almond, Senator Brochin Officially Enter Race for County Executive

The race for Baltimore County Executive “Under my administration, we will widened, as Councilwoman Vicki Almond protect green-space, build more parks, more and Maryland Sen. James Brochin rec centers, and embrace a less congested announced bids to run for the office. way of life. In addition, there will still be Brochin filed for office and made his plenty of work for quality development announcement on Oct. 19 at Towson Manor because we desperately need to redevelop Park in Towson. A 15-year member of the the heart of Towson, Pikesville along the Senate representing District 42, he touted Reisterstown Road corridor, and the Liberty legislative wins that he supported, such as Road corridor,” he said. same-sex marriage and the Healthy Air Act. Brochin grew up in Pikesville and lives He also promoted progress in the Towson in Cockeysville. He is serving his fourth area such as additions to two elementary term as a state senator representing the schools, saving the trees at Dumbarton 42nd Legislative District serving areas Middle School and preserving Black Water including Pikesville, Towson, Cockeysville, Wildlife Refuge. But most of his victories, Lutherville, and Northern Baltimore Brochin said, have centered around stopping County. overdevelopment and protecting open space. Vicki Almond made the official Brochin noted he was involved in announcement of her candidacy on Nov. protesting the Royal Farms issue in Towson, 1 at Foundry Row, a shopping, retail and CREDIT GEORGE WHITE. and. He criticized elected officials for their restaurant destination in Owings Mills Councilwoman Vicki Almond, who announced her bid for relationships with developers and protested developed from the demolished former Baltimore County Executive, pledged to authorize universal overcrowded schools, congested roads and Solo Cup factory site. A strong turnout of pre-K and support small businesses and communities with less open space. In response to the opioid elected officials, community and business more resources. epidemic, Brochin said he’d build a state of the art treatment center. continued on page 7

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Sen. Jim Brochin threw his hat in the ring for County Executive, pledging to protect more green space and build a treatment center for opioid abusers.

Want to share your opinion about an article that was published in the Northwest Voice? Submit letter to [email protected] or Northwest Voice, P.O. Box 47266, Baltimore, MD 21244. November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 8 What’s the Status of Owings Mills Mall?

Nothing is left of Owings Mills It’s been almost a year since bulldozers razed the final pieces of Mall, which was demolished Macy’s, J.C. Penney and other stores at Owings Mills Mall. Heavy last year. There is no equipment is still on the site pushing mounds of dirt around confirmation on which stores the site, which has been cordoned off. But the community is still will be anchors. awaiting official word on what is to become of the mall’s future. District 4 Councilman Julian Jones had been stating in community meetings and other remarks that an announcement was near. At his town hall in April, Jones shared with a standing- room audience that plans to bring three big box stores were reportedly being finalized. Those stores were later identified to be Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s and Costco. However, no official confirmation has been obtained. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz said in a Sept. 27 Facebook post: “I made redeveloping the Owings Mills mall site a priority and we’re getting closer to knowing which stores are coming. We are in close contact with the developer, but leases are not confirmed yet.” At his Nov. 6 Coffee With Kevin event in Owings Mills, Kamenetz stated that he met with the mall owners earlier that day, but could not share any information other than to say, “Some good things are going to happen. In the next month you should know something.” When Jen Maisch, a spokesperson from Kimco Realty, was asked if she could confirm who the mall anchors would be and whether Walmart was definitely off the table, she responded: “We’re hoping to make an official announcement by the end of

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About Our VETERANS IN BALTIMORE COUNTY: 52,572 26.2% 10.4% 12.1% Black/ 2.0% Courageous World Korean African Hispanic or Veterans War II War American Latino 11.9% Veterans Day is celebrated the served Nov. 11 of each year to honor 15.4% Gulf in the military veterans who served in the War (Aug. Gulf War U.S. Armed Forces. The State of 1990 to 70.7% (Sept. Maryland recognizes November Aug. 2001) 8.5% 91.5% White 2001 or 31.7% as Veterans Appreciation Month. female male later) Vietnam era You and your loved ones can take advantage of resources at: • State of Maryland, http:// WARS SERVED GENDER RACE veterans.maryland.gov • Baltimore County Department of Economic and Workforce 5.1% income Development, https://www. 26.2% below baltimorecountymd.gov/ income poverty Agencies/economicdev/job- below seekers/jobs-for-vets/index. level past 8.6% less than high school graduate; 94.9% income at/ poverty html 12 months 29.1% high school graduate or above poverty level level • Baltimore County Public Library equivalent; 32.9% some college or past 12 months 73.8% without past 12 at www.bcpl.info/veterans associate’s degree; 29.5% bachelor’s a disability months According to the U.S. Census, there degree or higher are approximately 52,572 veterans in Baltimore County’s civilian EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT STATUS DISABILITY STATUS population. Here are some facts. SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU, 2011-2015 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5-YEAR ESTIMATES Page 11 Northwest Voice November 2017

Retail Survey Predicts Consumers Will Spend More This Holiday

With the holiday shopping season in November and December will be up Average Consumer Spending quickly approaching, consumers say between 3.6 percent and 4 percent this year, TOTAL $967.13 they will spend an average of more than for a total between $678.8 billion and $682 Gifts $608.06 $967 this year, according to the annual billion. This excludes automobiles, gasoline Food, decorations, greeting cards, etc. $219.09 $608.06 survey conducted for the National Retail and restaurants. Non-gift items $140.99 Gifts Federation (NRF). That’s up 3.4 percent Sectors that depend the most on holiday from what consumers said they would sales in November and December are: Gifts Consumers Would Like to Receive Gift cards & certificates 61% spend when surveyed at the same time last jewelry stores (28.6 percent), department Clothing & clothing accessories 55% year. stores (23.7 percent), discount department Books & other media 39% Holiday spending comes in three main stores (22.5 percent) and electronics and Consumer electronics & accessories 33% categories —­ gifts, at approximately $608; appliance stores (22.2 percent). Clothing Home décor & furnishings 24% 61% Gift cards items such as food, decorations, flowers and and shoe stores, and warehouse clubs and Jewelry 23% greeting cards, at about $218; and other non- superstores were not far behind. Personal care & beauty items 21% gift items consumers buy for themselves and For the eleventh year in a row, gift cards Sporting goods & leisure items 20% their families, at almost $141. remain the most popular items on wish Home improvement items & tools 18% “With employment and incomes lists. The survey also found for the first time Other 6% increasing, consumers are more confident in its survey history that online is the most this year and that is reflected in their buying popular shopping destination this year, Where Consumers Plan to Shop This Year Online 59% 59% plans for the holidays,” NRF President and cited by 59 percent of consumers. Department store 57% Online CEO Matthew Shay said. The National Retail Federation also Discount store 54% The retail federation’s annual holiday points out that Christmas falls 32 days after Grocery/supermarket 46% spending forecast, which takes into account Thanksgiving this year, one day more than Clothing or accessories 35% a variety of economic factors, such as last year, and is on a Monday instead of Electronics store 27% consumer credit, disposable personal Sunday, giving consumers an extra weekend Local/small business 25% income and previous monthly retail day to complete their shopping. Crafts/fabrics store 18% sales, projects that holiday retail sales Drug store 15%

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COUNTY COUNCIL UPDATE Fund for Youth Recreation and Health Programs Pass

The Baltimore County Council to encourage more pediatrician- adopted legislation at its Nov. 6 practice referrals for about 16 meeting to support additional elementary-aged students and funding for two programs focused expand consultations with school on youth, restrict the use of air nurses and physical education cannons for farming, and approve a teachers on strategies to address grant for a heroin coordinator. the obesity. The program features Council members approved Bill nutrition and wellness education, 59-17, which requested $52,000 in reviews of physical activity logs, supplemental state funds to hire a electronic screen time awareness, temporary part-time management and best practices for engaging assistant position to help enter data parents, schools and children. on heroin and opioid incidences Bills 59-17, 60-17 and 61-17 will into the Washington-Baltimore High introduced at the request of the Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Case County Executive. Explorer System. Farmers blast loud air cannons Under Bill 60-17, the county’s Cops to ward off wild animals from and Kids Sports and Child Protection their crops and livestock on their Program will get to use more than properties. Community members $2,000 in grant monies to purchase complained about one farmer basketballs, jerseys and other in particular, who was firing the supplies for its basketball clinics. The cannons every three to five Police Department holds four three- minutes around the clock. Bill. 62- hour clinics around the county for 17, sponsored by council members youth aged 8 to 16 years old, which Cathy Bevins and Wade Kach, led to 350 interactions last year. The prohibits the discharge of air Police Department also requested cannons from within 500 feet of $4,600 for purchase two child a dwelling between 10 p.m. and computer ID kits to take photographs sunrise. The bill would expire two and fingerprints, which it says will years after enactment without expedite reporting of a missing child. council action. “Both programs will build trust The council also introduced between police and young people, resolution 99-17, requesting the while reducing juvenile delinquency Health Department and other and crimes and ensuring the safety county agencies to look into what of our children, Col. Al Jones told the can be done about the opioid issue. council. Gregory Branch, director of the Bill 61-17 authorized using $10,000 Department of Health and Human in supplemental funds from a Services, will chair the task force. federal grant to support a public The council adopted no health nurse to dedicate 28 hours legislation at its October meeting. a month for the Student Healthy Weight Program. The program aims

BE IN THE KNOW Keep up to date on decisions by the Baltimore County Council. Attend the meetings and work sessions or view them online at baltimorecountymd. gov/countycouncil/index.html. Page 13 Northwest Voice November 2017 Faith and Worship

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WiseWords IF YOUR CHURCH OR SYNAGOG IS LOOKING & Quotes FOR A WAY OF REACHING THE NORTHWEST COMMUNITY, LOOK NO FARTHER THAN THE A city boy spent his first NORTHWEST VOICE WORSHIP DIRECTORY. night on a farm. Much earlier than usual, he was awakened by the activity around him. CALL THE NORTHWEST VOICE He remarked sleepily,“It TODAY AT 410-377-2883 doesn’t take long to stay FOR MORE INFORMATION. here all night, does it?” November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 14 Commercial Blight in the Community continued from cover but the Reisterstown location was the demolished shopping center that one of the unfortunate ones. That once housed Signs by Tomorrow, a 42,000-square-foot store closed last restaurant and cell phone business. A year, along with eight others, due to a CVS is being constructed there. lagging sales performance. On Security Boulevard, the most Retailer hh gregg, which offered visible blight is the old International home appliances, electronics and House of Pancakes and Bennigan’s furniture from a shopping center restaurants that sit with boarded with Home Depot on Baltimore windows and doors and worn roofs National Pike (Route 40 West) in on the property in front of Security Catonsville, is looking for a tenant Square Mall. Bennigan’s has been after closing earlier this year. Down closed for around eight years, and the road at Pike Park Plaza also on IHOP even longer (two pay phones Route 40, Sports Authority met its fate are outside the front door). David S. after the sporting goods chain filed Brown Enterprises announced that it bankruptcy. is taking steps to acquire the Security Even more visible than those stores Square Mall properties and turn the are the shuttered gas stations, most space into office, community and of them Gulf stations on corners of retail space and restaurants. busy intersections, and stand-alone Between Woodlawn Drive and vacant businesses on busy roads such Gwynn Oak Road, not far from as Route 40, Security Boulevard, Social Security Administration is the Liberty Road and Reisterstown Road, gutted McDonalds, which was an which create distress and eyesores for eyesore before it caught fire in August. residents and commuters. Most of the Another McDonalds franchise is businesses’ signage has been removed, vacant on Route 40 in Catonsville. and some are in derelict and decaying Also in Catonsville, cement condition, giving the buildings an barriers block the entrances to even more ominous appearance. the Gulf gas station at Route 40 A few examples: On Reisterstown and Winters Lane, which stopped Road in Reisterstown, 7-11 and pumping gas months ago. Debris Gulf gas stations are shuttered. In litters the unsightly property. Owings Mills, Shoppers Food and There are signs of progress and Pharmacy, which closed in 2011, renewals, as a few buildings have remains a looming empty space in gotten new leases and new life. the 11100 block. Frank’s Nursery Inside the beltway, the once vacant and Crafts, which after filing for 15,000-square-foot Office Depot in bankruptcy in 2004, shuttered its the 1600 block of Reisterstown Road 169 stores, including the location at in Pikesville is now a Seasons, which Tollgate Road. Plans for a RiteAid, is attracting shoppers looking for a then an automotive lot have not yet variety of kosher food. materialized. While maybe not the most desired Not far from Foundry Row in solution, The Best Buy on Security Owings Mills, which was developed Boulevard across from the mall will from the demolished Solo Cup become a storage facility. Last year, property, are the vacant Fuchs and the electronic retailer closed the Lion Brothers facilities. Lion Brothers, underperforming Woodlawn store. at one time the largest manufacturer The Food Lion that shut its doors of embroidered emblems, moved to shoppers at Kings Point Shopper from its six-acre Reisterstown Road Center in Randallstown is now a site to more space in an Owings Mills Tractor Supply Co. While community corporate park. It had been vacant members lamented the fact that for about three years. Earlier this another grocer was interested in year, Rite-Aid acquired Fuchs, which replacing Food Lion, they preferred stopped making seasonings at the the business to an empty space at that 80,000-square-foot headquarters corner. and relocated to a newly constructed Next month, read more about site triple its original size in Carroll the plans for vacant buildings and From top: On Reisterstown Road, Franks Nursery and Crafts in Owings Mills has been County this summer. what our county government and vacant since roughly 2004, Lion Brothers former headquarters site became vacant Krispy Kreme returned in elected officials have to say about the when it moved to larger space in a corporate park in Owings Mills, and the Shoppers September, a short distance from problem. in Owings Mills is also waiting to be leased. Page 15 Northwest Voice November 2017

Clockwise, from top: While the Secu- rity Boulevard area in Woodlawn has the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Social Security Administration, it also has several vacant buildings: a long-closed McDonalds that was burned in August, the former Ben- nigan’s and IHOP restaurants at Security Square Mall, Wendy’s at Whitehead Road, and an office building across from Social Security Administration. To the left is the shuttered Gulf gas station on Baltimore National Pike at Winters Lane in Catonsville.

Photos: J. Anderson November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 16

Know the Basics About Diabetes, the Risk Factors and What You Can Do About Prevention, Control

The statistics regarding diabetes are Most people with diabetes—9 out African Americans, Hispanic/Latino staggering. According to the Centers of 10—have type 2 diabetes, where Americans, American Indians/Alaska for Disease Control, more than 30 your body doesn’t use insulin well Natives, Pacific Islanders, and some million people in the United States and is unable to keep blood sugar Asian Americans are at higher risk for have diabetes, but one out of four of at normal levels. If you have any type 2 diabetes. them don’t know they have it. At least of the risk factors below, the CDC You can lower your risk for one in three will develop diabetes in recommends that you ask your doctor developing type 2 diabetes by losing LEARN MORE their lifetime. And, the risk of death if you should be tested for diabetes. a small amount of weight if you’re for adults with diabetes is 50 percent • Having prediabetes (blood overweight and by getting regular Baltimore County higher than people without. sugar levels that are higher physical activity. Department of Health There are three main types than normal but not high Regular physical activity means is offering a diabetes of diabetes: type 1, type 2, and enough to be diagnosed as getting at least 150 minutes a week of prevention program for gestational diabetes (diabetes diabetes). brisk walking or a similar activity. while pregnant, which can put the • Being overweight. That’s just 30 minutes a day, five days anyone identified as having pregnancy and baby at risk and lead • Being 45 years or older. a week. pre-diabetes and at risk for to type 2 diabetes later). • Having a parent, brother, or Keep it fresh by shopping the diabetes on Thursdays 10:30 About 5 percent of people who sister with type 2 diabetes. outside aisles of the grocery store for to 11:30 a.m. starting Nov. have diabetes have type 1, where your • Being physically active less fruits, veggies, lean meat, and dairy. 30 in the library basement body can’t make insulin. Insulin than three times a week. Ask your doctor about diabetes conference room. Contact is a hormone that acts like a key to • Ever having gestational self-management education and let blood sugar into cells for use as diabetes or giving birth to a support, and to recommend a Kim High at 410-887-0413 or energy, so you need to take it every baby who weighed more than diabetes educator. khigh@baltimorecountymd. day. Currently, no one knows how to 9 pounds. gov to enroll. prevent type 1 diabetes. Race and ethnicity also matter: —Centers for Disease Control

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For more information on rates and available ad space, contact 410-508-1424 or [email protected]. November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 18 Library Will Come to You Virtually Anytime, Anywhere Movies, ebooks, audiobooks and online courses are included in the library’s online offerings Did you know that Baltimore County Public Library offers a Learn a New Skill with Kids, World Book Student, Science variety of resources that can be accessed from the comfort Lynda.com Reference Center and more. Do of home — for free — with a tablet or device? See how you Take advantage of learning about they need homework help? Kids are business, software, technology and able to live chat with tutors seven can take advantage of the library’s “Anytime, Anywhere” creative skills to achieve personal days-per-week, from 2 p.m. to 11:55 program. You will save lots of money in subscriber fees with and professional goals. The wide p.m. via Brainfuse. There is also a a library card. Cardholders who don’t have a device can variety of courses helps with Testing & Education Reference borrow Chromebooks from their closest branch for seven days. coding, social media marketing for Center (http://terc.nelnetsolutions. businesses, design and much more. com/error/details/rcauth) for those Stream Movies with Kanopy and “return” them electronically. http://bit.ly/2dS2EbR studying for important tests. Kanopy features more than 26,000 http://bit.ly/2uye769 Baltimore County Public Library movies, documentaries, and indie Read the New York Times Online has 19 branches and online re- and foreign films from hundreds of Learn a New Language with Catch up on the news with free sources that empower and engage producers including The Criterion Rosetta Stone and Mango access to NYtimes.com. http://bit. individuals for a more inclusive and Collection, The Great Courses, Kino Learn a language online with two ly/2tZYgJW connected community, and pro- Lorber and PBS, and thousands of of the most well-known language- vides opportunities to explore, learn, independent filmmakers. For more learning services. Rosetta Stone Read Digital Magazines create and connect. Library card- information, visit http://bit.ly/2viyylV offers courses in 30 languages Read dozens of magazines, such holders may borrow laptops, DVDs, (http://bit.ly/2w1q0j8) and Mango as The Atlantic, The Economist, music, e-books and gain access to Read or Listen To Books Languages in more than (http://bit. The Atlantic, Glamour, National our research databases. Branches Borrow e-books and audiobooks ly/2tGgp0f). Geographic, and O in digital provide computer and Internet ac- from the library anytime, anywhere, format. And, you won’t have to deal cess, job search assistance and offer with due dates or late fees. http:// a multitude of daily learning pro- bit.ly/2eIz1Kq grams for adults and children. For more information about Put Kids in Learning Mode branches and services, visit bcpl.info A Baltimore County Public Library or follow @BCPLinfo on Facebook, card provides access to World Book Twitter and Instagram.

North America's Lagrest Independent Financial Services Marketing Organization! Learn How Money Works and How It Can Work For You! Life Insurance / Auto & Home Insurance / Long Term Care Insurance Local Representative Berdetta & George White, LFCH8 3655 Old Court Rd/Suite 5, Pikesville, Maryland 21208 443.677.2100 Page 19 Northwest Voice November 2017 Randallstown Library Celebrates 50 Years Randallstown Library opened to the public on Oct. 23, 1967, as the largest branch of Baltimore County’s 16-branch system at the time. With a staff of 36 employees, the library served population of 100,000 from the Baltimore City line to Carroll County and from Pikesville to Woodlawn. The two-floor, 29,000-square-foot building cost $483,000, and other $137,000 for the land, furniture and equipment. Since technology in the 1960s did not compare to what we have now, the library’s collections featured 75,000 books, phonograph records, and 8-mm silent films for home projectors for checkout. Last month, the library’s service to the community culminated with a 50th anniversary event that included a community youth talent showcase, children’s activities and a Jazz Night featuring entertainment by Definite Friends. Branch manager Sarah Smith encourages residents who haven’t visited in a while to stop by the branch. “Randallstown is such a vibrant community and we’re thankful to be part of our customers’ lives throughout the year,” she said. Now serving a population area of more than 60,000 and 12 schools, the renovated and redesigned Randallstown Branch attracts thousands with its enclosed children and teen areas, laptop bars, a meeting room, study spaces, and the CoLab, a Center of Excellence dedicated to creating, collaborating and learning through technology and maker equipment. Also popular are its Beyond the Bell afterschool program (during the school year), free meals during the summer, and after-school snacks year round. CREDIT TO BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC COUNTY BALTIMORE TO CREDIT

Top, at the Randallstown Library’s 50th anniversary event on Oct. 14, Branch Manager Sarah Smith shows off the notes of memories library customers posted as part of the celebration activities. Bottom, two library visitors take in a display of Afro American newspaper photographer Anderson Ward’s work. November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 20 Meetings and Events Mark your calendars for the following events and activities.

Pre-budget Hearing at Enrollment for Health Coverage County Council 21207. Contact Malinda Taylor at Northwest Area Education Libraries across Maryland host Upcoming meetings of the County [email protected] or 410-265- Advisory Council Meeting trained experts to help you enroll Council will be held 6 p.m. on 5926. The police precinct station The Northwest Area Education in health coverage on Friday, Dec. Monday, Nov. 20, Dec. 4 and Dec. number is 410-887- 4714. Advisory Council meeting will be 8, and Saturday, Dec. 9. Visit the 20 (work sessions Nov. 14 and 28, Franklin Precinct 3 meetings are held on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 7 Catonsville Public Library, 1101 Dec. 12) at the Historic Courthouse, held the third Tuesday of each p.m. at Sudbrook Magnet Middle Frederick Rd., 21228, from 10 a.m. 400 Washington Ave. in Towson. month at the Franklin Precinct, 606 School on grading and reporting. to 2 p.m. for assistance. This event For more information, including Nicodemus Rd. in Reisterstown, (This date and location reflects a is sponsored by Maryland Health on the agendas and instructions 21136. Brad Sharpless is director and correction from the September Connection, HealthCare Access to watch the meeting online, visit may be contacted at bvsharpless@ issue.) The contact is Clifford Collins, Maryland, and the Maryland www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ hotmail.com. The precinct station [email protected]. Association of Public Library countycouncil. Administrators. Open enrollment for number is 410-887-6985. Are You At Risk For Diabetes? 2018 plans ends Dec. 15. Police Community Pikesville Precinct 4 meetings Take advantage of a diabetes Relations Council are held the fourth Tuesday of prevention program the Baltimore School Board These councils consist of community each month at Baltimore Hebrew County Department of Health Upcoming meetings of the Board leaders, interested citizens and Congregation, 7401 Park Heights diabetes is offering for anyone of Education will be held at the representatives of the local business Ave. in Pikesville, 21208. Jerry identified as pre-diabetes and Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. community, and meet to resolve Dantoni may be reached at at risk for diabetes on Thursdays Charles St. in Towson on Tuesday, issues of concern and provide an [email protected]. The precinct from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. Nov. 7 and 21, and Dec. 5 and 21, at open forum. contact number is 410-887-6775. 30, 2017 through Oct. 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit Randallstown Library, 8604 Liberty www.bcps.org/board. Woodlawn Precinct 2 meetings Rd. in Randallstown. Contact Kim are held the second Wednesday High at 410- 887-0413 or khigh@ of each month at the Woodlawn baltimorecountymd.gov to enroll. Precinct, 6424 Windsor Mill Rd., Don't Assume We Know Submit your notices for free community events that are taking place in the Northwest Voice coverage area to nwvoicenews.com/contact-us/news/. Send your information at least 60 days prior to the event. For paid advertising, contact [email protected] or 410-508-1424. Page 21 Northwest Voice November 2017

Apply for a Crime Owings Mills Gets Early Voting Center

Prevention, Youth The Baltimore County Board of Elections Reisterstown Senior Center Hannah More and approved the addition of two new early voting Woodlawn Community Center. Activity Grant centers at its Oct. 26 meeting. The 2018 gubernatorial primary election takes The locations are: place on Tuesday, June 26, and the general election The Baltimore County Police Department is now • County Campus Metro Centre at Owings will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 16. Early voting accepting applications for its Community Crime Mills, third floor community meeting for the primary election is June 14 through June Prevention and Youth Activity Grants Program for rooms, 10302 Grand Central Ave., Owings 18, and is Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 for the general fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019). Mills, 21117 election. • Community Crime Prevention grants are • Jacksonville Recreation Center at Sweet Air For a voter registration application, visit available for county Citizens On Patrol Park, gymnasium, 3605 B Sweet Air Rd. www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/ groups and other programs aimed at Jacksonville, 21131 application.html reducing crime. This brings the total number of early voting • Youth Activity grants are available for centers in the county to 11. Other centers are programs that provide ongoing, sustained located in the Randallstown Community Center, efforts that focus on early intervention and long-term behavior modification of at-risk youth. Voting: How Do the Top 5 Jurisdictions Stand Up? • Only non-profit groups, community organizations and individuals that operate JURISDICTION NUMBER OF NUMBER OF or reside in Baltimore County are eligible to REGISTERED VOTERS VOTING CENTERS receive funding. An application packet that Montgomery 646,928 11 outlines program rules and requirements may be obtained by calling Sebastian Prince George’s 576,213 11 Zito of the Police Department's Grants Baltimore County 549,870 11 Management Team at 410-887-5637 or Baltimore City 385,224 7 [email protected]. Completed applications must be received no later Anne Arundel 382,304 7 than 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. SOURCE: MARYLAND STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 22

Crime in Northwest Area Include Shootings, One Fatal Read a roundup of Baltimore County Police reports on some of the incidences of crime in the area so that you are aware of crimes and the alleged suspects’ methods of operation.

Shooting at Randallstown lounge Domestic Incident in Owings employee and chased after his still investigating to determine the leaves one dead, one injured Mills Escalates to Shooting girlfriend. As the girlfriend exited circumstances and motive leading One man is dead, and a second Baltimore County through a rear door, Scott fired up to this shooting. injured, in a shooting on Nov. 5 at Police report that a several rounds in her direction. No The Violent Crimes Unit is the Slate Lounge in Randallstown. violent domestic one was injured during the shooting. investigating this incident. Anyone Police reported that shots rang dispute at Hair with information on this shooting or out during a fight involving a large Cuttery at Foundry Shooting in Pikesville Leaves suspect is asked to contact police at group of people on the parking lot of Row in Owings Mills Man Injured 410-307-2020. the Slate Lounge just after 1 a.m. Two on Oct. 29 led to the Police continue to investigate Anyone with information on the men were wounded, both suffering arrest of a 42-year- the circumstances surrounding a Pikesville and Randallstown cases at least one gunshot wound. A old woman’s boyfriend. shooting in Windsor Mill on Oct. 15. can also submit a tip to Metro Crime 28-year-old man was transported to Steven Scott, 36, of Baltimore, was Witnesses described an unknown Stoppers, an organization that is a local hospital for treatment and is denied bail and is being held at the hooded subject who approached a separate from the Baltimore County expected to survive his injuries. The Baltimore County Detention Center. crowd of people on the parking lot government and Police Department second man, Keonta Lyons, 34, of He is charged with attempted first- in front of The Greek Village sub shop and offers rewards for information Baltimore, 21229, died of his injuries. and second-degree murder and in the Milford Mill Shopping Center at in connection with felony offenses. The Baltimore County Police assault. around 2 a.m. and began firing shots Anonymous tips can be sent to Homicide Unit is continuing to The incident began as a verbal at the crowd. No one in the crowd Metro Crime Stoppers by phone investigate this shooting. Anyone dispute between Scott and his was struck, but another adult male at 1-866-7LOCKUP, text message with information regarding this girlfriend, a customer at the Hair patron was unintentionally struck (text “MCS” plus your message to incident, including possible suspects, Cuttery. As the argument escalated, in the lower portion of his body. He “CRIMES” (274637), or online at is asked to contact police at 410-307- Scott retrieved a handgun from his was transported to a local hospital www.metrocrimestoppers.org. 2020. vehicle and returned to the store for treatment and is expected to where he pointed the gun at an survive his injuries. Detectives are Page 23 Northwest Voice November 2017

Publisher’s Column Should Elected Officials on the Central Committee? Comcast Offers Low-Income Families Low-Cost That’s why it is important to have well- The Central Committee meets monthly, intentioned people on the Central Committee. including during the legislative session of the Internet Service People who will show up for the meetings—not just Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis. The attend a couple a year when it is convenient—as issue of attendance has come up. Our legislators To make sure your child is prepared to succeed well as people, who as the guidelines, say are willing should be focused on the business of state in school and has the tools needed to complete to be “worker bees.” government. And if they’re not at the Central homework, email teachers and stay connected, Local central committees can create their own Committee meetings, I question how they Comcast is offering Internet service to qualified bylaws. In Prince George’s County, they used to effectively fulfill their Central Committee duties. families. allow this dual representation, but officials changed If elected officials want to be a part and bring their Your family may qualify for Internet Essentials, the bylaws to prohibit elected officials from running experience and wisdom to the Central Committee, Comcast’s low-cost Internet service. for a seat on the committee. This is something they can seek out qualified candidates, support Families eligible for the program include those Baltimore County should look at. them in their run, and mentor them. Other com- with at least one child eligible to participate in We need more representation in our districts, munity leaders and members should do the same. the National School Lunch Program. Once in the not a consolidation of representation. One I’ve had conversations with people on the state Internet Essentials program, participants receive individual should not take up multiple elected seats. and local level. Nobody seems to be able to make a fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95 a month After all, one of the functions of the central good argument on why it is essential for an elected committee is to help the state and local officials official to hold a central committee seat. + tax, the option to purchase a computer for just get elected and to help the Democratic Party. If The way you make a community better is by $150 and access to free digital literacy training. you’re already in office, why would you hold a seat bringing more new people into the process—people Comcast is also offering an amnesty program of a body designed to help you and your colleagues who are collaborative team players, and also for certain low-income families who could get elected? When elected officials run for these independent thinkers. By elected officials running qualify for Internet Essentials, but have a past due seats it may discourage other qualified people from for two offices, they could be blocking fresh balance. running because they feel they can’t compete. talent, ideas and commitments. More people need Call 1-855-339-6124 or visit https://apply. In my view, the ideal candidate for Central opportunities to be part of the process. Open the internetessentials.com/ to see if you qualify and Committee is someone who wants to be involved in Central Committee tent and let people in. to apply. the political process. This person may or may not What do you think? Share your opinion at have higher aspirations, but if you’re interested may nwvoicenews.com be a good place to start. Become a FOSTER PARENT Your Home Can Change A Life Children thrive at home, not in a hospital. As a Specialized Foster Parent, you can give a child with medical needs loving care and a place to call home! To become a foster parent, you must be 21 years old, have reliable transportation and a spare bedroom. An additional source of household income is required.

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County recognizes ‘Hometown Heroes’ Three local residents and community leaders were among those Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz honored in a Neighborhood Heroes awards program. One person was selected from each of the eight councilmanic districts. Award recipients, nominated by their neighbors and community partners, include: Eric Addison, a longtime resident of the Colonial Village neighborhood in Pikesville, who has mounted a one-man litter cleanup COUNTY BALTIMORE CREDIT: effort for the past 10 years; Kelly Carter, County Executive Kevin a Reisterstown resident and community Kamenetz is shown with county volunteer who serves as executive director residents recognized for making of the Liberty Road Business Association; significant contributions to the community. Hometown Hero and Jay Patel, the 20-year president of the Jay Patel and his wife are shown Greater Oella Community Association, with Del. Pat Young; Eric Addison community volunteer and store owner. A is pictured with District 2 45-year resident of Catonsville, Patel also sits Councilwoman Vicki Almond and on the Committee for the Catonsville Fourth Maureen Evans Arthurs, aide to Del. Shelly Hettleman; and Kelly of July Parade. Carter is shown with Councilman “These folks are our unsung heroes, truly Julian Jones and Alonza Williams, impressive and folks who unselfishly devote chief of staff for Del. Adrienne their time and energies and expertise because Jones. they simply want to give back and keep our communities strong,” said Kamenetz. Page 25 Northwest Voice November 2017

NAACP Local Branch Recognizes 4 Honorees

With the theme, “Steadfast and prepare every student for college Immovable,” the NAACP Baltimore and career success. A graduate of County Branch honored four local Woodlawn High School, she has risen residents at its biennial Freedom through the leadership ranks, most Fund Awards Banquet on Oct. 22 at recently serving as chief academic Martin’s West. Anthony Fugett, local officer. president, presided. The Keeper of the Flame Award Hundreds of guests, elected offi- went to Tiffaney Parkman, a lecturer cials and community leaders turned in the School of Health and Human out to celebrate the organization’s Services at University of Baltimore. work and the honorees. Since her first job working in a Colonel Alexander Jones, the group home for adults diagnosed highest-ranking minority member in with serious mental health issues, the Baltimore County Police Depart- Parkman has worked in the mental CREDIT PHOTO TO GEORGE WHITE GEORGE TO PHOTO CREDIT ment, received the organization’s The NAACP county branch saluted local leaders for their commitment to the health field for more than a decade, Trailblazer Award. As chief of the op- community. Shown are Del. Adrienne Jones, who accepted the award for Rev. including as a counselor in a prison. erations bureau, he oversees 10 pre- Charles Sembly, Verletta White, Col. Alexander Jones, County Executive Kevin A graduate student instructor at cincts, patrol operations and support Kamenetz, University of Baltimore professor Tiffaney Parkman, and NAACP the time of the 2007 mass shooting Baltimore County Branch president Anthony Fugett. operations. Jones has been involved at Virginia Tech, she supported her in many local and national forums, undergraduates as they dealt with including the Police Executive Re- the years, the church’s ministries The NAACP also honored Verletta the effects of the tragedy. search Forum on “Strenthening Po- and outreach programs have White, interim superintendent of Also on the program was keynote lice and Community Relationships.” grown to over 50 and are designed Baltimore County Public Schools, speaker Rev. Marvin Tiller Jr., who The Rev. Charles Sembly, pastor to help the spiritual, physical with the Excellence in Education shared why organizations such as of Union Bethel AME Church in and emotional needs of the Award. A former teacher, assistant the NAACP are needed in these Randallstown for the past 33 years, community. Rev. Sembly is active principal, principal and mentor, divisive times, and the Milford Mill received the Baltimore County in the 2nd District Episcopal District White has pledged to strengthen Academy Marine Corps Junior ROTC Community Service Award. Over Washington Conference. literacy across the curriculum to Color Guard. November 2017 Northwest Voice Page 26 Around Town Welcome Our New Neighbors Welcome our new neighbor is a list of some residential sales in the coverage area of the Northwest Voice newspaper from the previous month. This will be a feature every monthly issue. This list is from the MRIS and is provided courtesy of Tammy Moore, Broker of Rollins & Associates Real Estate, 201 Milford Mill Rd., Pikesville. The list includes address, style, bedrooms, bathrooms, list price and closing price.

ADDRESS STYLE BEDROOM BATH LISTED CLOSE SALE WOODLAWN, 21207 3413 Yataruba Dr Split Level 3 2 $235,000 $235,000 6705 Alter St Rancher 4 2 $199,90 0 $199,000 5002 Norwood Ave Traditional 7 3 $279,000 $265,000 2156 Lorraine Ave Cape Cod 4 2 ½ $222,000 $230,000 5820 Royal Oak Ave Colonial 4 2 $220,000 $230,000 WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 8420 Maymeadow Ct Split Level 4 3 $275,000 $265,000 3310 Blazing Start Cir Colonial 4 3 ½ $449,90 0 $479,167 3644 Langrehr Rd Cape Cod 4 2 $206,000 $206,000 8616 Windsor Mill Rd Traditional 5 3 ½ $350,000 $350,000 3229 Southgreen Rd Rancher 4 2 ½ $269,90 0 $263,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 1514 Touchard Dr Colonial 4 2 ½ $530,818 $530,818 114 Glenrae Dr Rancher 4 2 $299,90 0 $275,000 15 Old Granary Ct Colonial 3 3 ½ $429,90 0 $420,000 CAMPING OUT? 713 Hidden Bluff Cir Cape Cod 4 3 ½ $474,90 0 $450,000 In what has become a ritual, people will wait for hours 38 Delrey Ave Split Level 3 1 ½ $434,569 $332,000 outside the day before a Chick-Fil-A opens because the RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 first 100 adults in line will get a free chicken sandwich each week for a year. In Reisterstown, at the newest 6 Ensenada Ct Colonial 3 2 ½ $190,000 $180,000 restaurant at 12001 Reisterstown Road to open in the area, 3908 Susanna Rd Rancher 4 2 ½ $215,000 $210,000 it looked like a camping scene as dozens waited to be one 4325 Breeders Cup Cir Colonial 4 2 ½ $242,000 $242,000 of the lucky giveaway recipients. 3929 Nemo Rd Split Level 3 2 ½ $299,90 0 $299,90 0 8606 Winands Rd Cape Cod 4 3 $250,000 $245,000 PIKESVILLE, 21208 101 Mt Wilson Ln Colonial 4 2 $469,90 0 $450,000 8321 Burning Wood Rd Contemporary 5 3 $599,90 0 $575,000 4 Clifton Ct Transitional 3 3 ½ $599,90 0 $575,000 3418 Manor Hill Rd Rancher 3 3 $379,000 $350,000 8213 Streamwood Dr Split Level 4 2 ½ $265,000 $265,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 10 Aynesley Ct Colonial 3 2 ½ $275,400 $245,000 9675 Julia Ln #232E/236 Colonial 3 2 ½ $391,990 $386,497 4320 Vintage Ivy Ln Contemporary 3 3 ½ $250,00 $247, 5 0 0 4302 Sihler Oaks Trl Colonial 4 3 ½ $424,900 $420,000 12008 Hunting Tweed Dr Rancher 5 4 $409,90 0 $394,000 REISTERSTOWN, 21136 6500 Deer Park Rd Rancher 4 3 $485,000 $470,000 215 Bentley Hill Dr Colonial 4 2 ½ $269,90 0 $262,000 13025 Heil Manor Dr Rancher 6 4 ½ $650,000 $608,000 MAKING MEALS 13 Mamopa Ct Rancher 3 2 ½ $319,90 0 $311,000 Community members, church congregation members and 113 Chestnut Hill Ln Split Foyer 3 2 $274,900 $275,000 Photos: organizations participated in a Meals of Hope project on Oct. George White, 14 at Milford Mill Academy. The volunteers packed food to Kenny Brown serve families in need. ADDRESS STYLE BEDROOM BATH LISTED CLOSE SALE WOODLAWN, 21207 3413 Yataruba Dr Split Level 3 2 $235,000 $235,000 6705 Alter St Rancher 4 2 $199,90 0 $199,000 5002 Norwood Ave Traditional 7 3 $279,000 $265,000 2156 Lorraine Ave Cape Cod 4 2 ½ $222,000 $230,000 5820 Royal Oak Ave Colonial 4 2 $220,000 $230,000 WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 8420 Maymeadow Ct Split Level 4 3 $275,000 $265,000 3310 Blazing Start Cir Colonial 4 3 ½ $449,90 0 $479,167 3644 Langrehr Rd Cape Cod 4 2 $206,000 $206,000 8616 Windsor Mill Rd Traditional 5 3 ½ $350,000 $350,000 3229 Southgreen Rd Rancher 4 2 ½ $269,90 0 $263,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 1514 Touchard Dr Colonial 4 2 ½ $530,818 $530,818 114 Glenrae Dr Rancher 4 2 $299,90 0 $275,000 15 Old Granary Ct Colonial 3 3 ½ $429,90 0 $420,000 713 Hidden Bluff Cir Cape Cod 4 3 ½ $474,90 0 $450,000 38 Delrey Ave Split Level 3 1 ½ $434,569 $332,000 RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 6 Ensenada Ct Colonial 3 2 ½ $190,000 $180,000 3908 Susanna Rd Rancher 4 2 ½ $215,000 $210,000 4325 Breeders Cup Cir Colonial 4 2 ½ $242,000 $242,000 3929 Nemo Rd Split Level 3 2 ½ $299,90 0 $299,90 0 8606 Winands Rd Cape Cod 4 3 $250,000 $245,000 PIKESVILLE, 21208 101 Mt Wilson Ln Colonial 4 2 $469,90 0 $450,000 8321 Burning Wood Rd Contemporary 5 3 $599,90 0 $575,000 4 Clifton Ct Transitional 3 3 ½ $599,90 0 $575,000 3418 Manor Hill Rd Rancher 3 3 $379,000 $350,000 8213 Streamwood Dr Split Level 4 2 ½ $265,000 $265,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 10 Aynesley Ct Colonial 3 2 ½ $275,400 $245,000 9675 Julia Ln #232E/236 Colonial 3 2 ½ $391,990 $386,497 4320 Vintage Ivy Ln Contemporary 3 3 ½ $250,00 $247, 5 0 0 4302 Sihler Oaks Trl Colonial 4 3 ½ $424,900 $420,000 12008 Hunting Tweed Dr Rancher 5 4 $409,90 0 $394,000 REISTERSTOWN, 21136 6500 Deer Park Rd Rancher 4 3 $485,000 $470,000 215 Bentley Hill Dr Colonial 4 2 ½ $269,90 0 $262,000 13025 Heil Manor Dr Rancher 6 4 ½ $650,000 $608,000 13 Mamopa Ct Rancher 3 2 ½ $319,90 0 $311,000 113 Chestnut Hill Ln Split Foyer 3 2 $274,900 $275,000