INSIDE THIS ISSUE

SEPTEMBER 2018

A free publication serving Owings Mills, Pikesville, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Windsor Mill, Woodlawn and Catonsville 4 School’s is in Session

8 Community Redevelopment Plans Karen Bethea, pastor of Set the Captives Free, was on site of the Windsor Mill church’s newly purchased property at Security Square Mall, which will house its sanctuary and outreach and education center.

12 Seoul Plaza at Security Square Mall New Credit Gets Unlikely New Owner Protection Set the Captives Free church to convert space to community outreach, worship and education center

As Security Square Mall awaits plans Windsor Mill, shepherded by away. We were waiting for the family for a possible development overhaul, senior pastors Karen and Linwood to decide to sell it, and we look up and the space that formerly J.C. Penney, Bethea, purchased the once vibrant find out it was sold.” then Seoul Plaza, used to occupy, has 160,000-square-foot space on the But all ended well. “God told me been sold. south end of the mall that over the that was our home. So we went back The new owner is not a prominent years had declined into a space where again two years ago,” Bethea says. developer. It is Set the Captives Free there were more vacant shops than The church purchased Seoul Plaza 14-15 Outreach Center, a local church tenants. from Blue Ocean Realty, which had Assessment Scores that is converting Seoul Plaza But Karen Bethea saw the purchased it from the family. The into an Outreach, Worship and potential. “Five years ago, I knew that Betheas received the keys on June 25. Education (OWE) Center it believes was our new home,” she says. “We Purchasing the property represents will enhance the quality of life for were already in conversation with the another milestone in a ministry that Be among the first to community members with much- owner about buying it. He got to a began from humble beginnings in be in the know. Sign up needed comprehensive resources and place where he said ‘I’ll sell to you,’ “ a Comfort Inn conference room on for news updates from services. Bethea recalls. “Then, unfortunately, Security Boulevard. Set the Captives The 18-year-old church in he went into the hospital and passed Free relocated to its current 7111 nwvoicenews.com. continued on page 24 Page 2 Northwest Voice September 2018

From the Publisher, Kenneth Brown Calling All Young People Into the Political Process

In a recent conversation, I asked one young listening and speaking to them, they have chosen of Education members, representatives to the House person whether she votes. She told me, very proudly, not to participate in the process. That has got to of Delegates and Senate, County Council, as well as that she did. But as the dialogue continued, it was change. other state, federal and local offices. See the article clear that she had not voted in the last gubernatorial In 2008, when Barack Obama came on the scene on page 18 with details. Primary Election in June, nor did she know that the he tapped into young voters, and talked about issues Most importantly, when you get your voter card, General Election is taking place on Nov. 6. She had that appealed to them in a way that they could be ready to head to the polls—rain or shine. Early received her voter card, but had not actually gone to understand and connect with. Observers credit his voting begins Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Election Day the polls. 2012 victory to the young vote. is Tuesday, Nov. 6. Another young voter assured me that she does The millennial generation is looking for indeed vote, but is not as an informed voter. It’s platforms they can relate to. They have been hit basically eeney, meeney, miney, moe for her. by the recession, have the largest college debt and Those conversations brought home what I didn’t have well-paying jobs waiting for them when have been hearing for years—that young people they finished school. On the other hand, baby will register to vote, primarily as Democrats, boomers were the most prosperous generation. We but are unreliable when it comes to going to the had lower-cost education, earned higher incomes polls. Imagine where we would be if our young after graduation, and were able to buy homes with people consistently voted and voted based on their not a lot of hassle. interests? Where did we go wrong as baby boomers in not Why are they not voting? Do young people not teaching our children to vote? What do we have to The Northwest Voice is a privately-owned understand the purpose of democracy and the do to get more of them more involved? community newspaper founded in 2005 to vote? Have we failed as a generation in teaching The solution has to be more than encouraging inform, entertain and inspire, as well as share them the importance of this hard-fought-for right? younger candidates to run for office. More new, news of interest to the northwest Baltimore What inspires them or would drive them to make a creative solutions are needed. Solutions must County communities of Owings Mills, Pikesville, commitment to vote for a representative? involve the voice and perspective of millennials. To Randallstown, Reisterstown, Woodlawn, Windsor In the 2014 midterms, when the Democrats lost the millennials, you will be driving the train once Mill and Catonsville. the U.S. Senate, only 21 percent of young registered you fully understand the power you have to affect voters participated in the elections, according to the and sustain real change. You must get involved in Readers are welcome to comment and respond to U.S. Census. The Census considers a youth voter as the process to build influence, and you must get articles. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and someone age 18 to 29. your friends and peers involved. length, as well as to publish them online, in print or Today, close to 50 percent of registered voters are To the politicians and political representatives: not at all. Anonymous letters or those that cannot now falling into this category of youth voters, or Let’s invite younger people to the table for be verified will not be published. The opinions of millennials. This makes millennials about equal to meaningful dialogue, not just to have them listen to readers and guest columnists are not necessarily the number of registered baby boomers, who were you. Share your wisdom, train them, and give them the opinions of the Northwest Voice. Unsolicited the largest generation in the history of the country. opportunities­— but don’t lock them out. material will not be returned. Boomers are being replaced with the newest largest I am seeing a lot of candidates with younger generation of voters—the millennials. campaign managers, press secretaries and staff. Publisher: Kenneth C. Brown, Millennials are positioned to be the most There are many young people volunteering on [email protected] informed group in our history. Because of the campaigns, organizing get-out-the-vote activities Writer-Editor: Janet Anderson, Internet, they, and all of us now, have a huge and organizing fundraisers. That is refreshing! [email protected] amount of knowledge is at their fingertips. As a Hopefully they will be more engaged and work with Creative Director: Lori Kirkpatrick result, they more readily have access to information candidates to create relevant legislative agendas, to Photographer/Circulation Manager: on the issues and candidates with the click or mobilize constituents to take action, and monitor George E. White tap. So why are they not motivated? Most of the legislative actions for accountability. (And we must Advertising: Kenneth C. Brown, decisions and changes being considered, such as give back to these young people!) But all that starts with Social Security, health care and education with pulling the lever for the candidates of your [email protected] policies, will more greatly impact their future. Why choice. P.O. Box 47266 aren’t they exercising their right to have a say in In the end, a diversity of voters and volunteers Windsor Mill, MD 21244 these issues? will bring a much needed energy, fresh ideas and Phone: 410-508-1424 Millennials are smart and technology savvy. But perspectives of this generation, and will create Web: nwvoicenews.com like a lot of people, they just don’t have the interest better communities, better government and a better Email: [email protected] in politics, and are disillusioned with party politics. way of life for all of us and for generations to come. I would say that most of our elected officials are For anyone who is not registered to vote, be sure No reprints or copies without express permission. baby boomers and their platforms speak to baby to do so, as a priority. You have until Oct. 16 to © 2017 Northwest Voice boomers more than the younger generation. 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While local residents may feel the trafficking, seven fewer, and arson, 57 impact of robberies and break-ins fewer incidents. in their neighborhoods, Baltimore The reductions took place County Police report that in in districts that represent the comparison to the first six months Catonsville, Randallstown, Pikesville of 2017, Part I violent crime is down and Woodlawn precinct areas. 6.9 percent in the county between Fewer Part I crime incidences January and June, compared with the were reported for Wilkens Precinct 1, same six-month period last year. Woodlawn Precinct 2 and Pikesville Part I violent crime is defined Precinct 4, but increased 4.7 percent as homicide, non-negligent in Reisterstown Precinct 3. Crime also manslaughter, robbery, aggravated increased 1.4 percent in Cockeysville assault, and human trafficking. The Precinct 7. downward trend continues with an Precinct 3 was the only out of the 8.5 percent reduction in these types local four precincts to experience of crimes and a 7.7 percent drop in a drop in Part II crime, with a 9.2 total crime in the county for this time percent drop. Part II crime categories period. The only increase was in rape. include simple assault, loitering, There were 186 during this six-month disorderly content, drug offenses, etc. period compared to 163 last year. The Overall, in all categories, crime Overall, in all categories, crime in Precincts 1 and 3 decreased and increased in Precincts 2 and 4 compared with last year. biggest decreases countywide were in Precincts 1 and 3 decreased and in homicide, seven fewer, human increased in Precincts 2 and 4 compared with last year. Baltimore County safe. We have and Last year, Precincts 2, 3 and 4 will continue to work with Baltimore experienced significant percentage County State’s Attorney’s Office to increases in rape, homicide (except ensure that we are not just closing Precinct 3), aggravated assault and cases, but assisting in successful theft. Compared to the previous prosecutions of these crimes.” year, the three precincts experienced Scott Shellenberger, Baltimore a more than 10 percent increase in County State’s Attorney, thanked the overall crime. Statistically, Precinct 1 police department for its partnership. had no change. “The department brings my office Baltimore County Police Chief quality cases, which allows us to seek Terrence Sheridan stated, “The men lengthy sentences. Lengthy sentences and woman of this Department strive mean that a criminal is off the streets every day to do their best to keep and cannot re-offend.”

2018 GENERAL ELECTION Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Early Voting Begins Thursday, Oct. 25 ­­- Nov. 1 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Randallstown Community Center Reisterstown Senior Center Woodlawn Community Center County Campus Metro Centre at Owings Mills The Northwest Voice hosts the 2018 Candidates Political Forum We have invited the candidates for Governor and Baltimore County Executive

Al Redmer Jr. John Olszewski Jr. Larry Hogan Ben Jealous BALTIMORE COUNTY EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR

And the School Board Candidates from

Matt Gresick Lisa A. Mack Cheryl Pasteur Anthony Glasser Makeda Scott Kathleen White DISTRICT #1 DISTRICT #2 DISTRICT #4

**all candidates running for elected office will be introduced** Thursday, October 11, 2018 | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. RANDALLSTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER, 3505 RESOURCE DRIVE, RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 FRESH, MEANINGFUL QUESTIONS. VALUABLE INSIGHTS. THE PURPOSE OF ELECTION IMPACT 2018! IS TO INFORM AND EMPOWER YOU, THE COMMUNITY.

Doors open at 5:45 pm. Enjoy refreshments and mix and mingle with Candidates, Community Leaders, and your neighbors 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP by Tuesday, October 9, 2018 to [email protected]. Include your name, email address and community/zip code.

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School is in Session with New Initiatives, Proposals Air conditioning, length of school day remain issues After what was a long summer break spaces, such as gyms and cafeterias. the system’s Department of School annually, from priority admission to to some and short summer break Other county schools without Safety and Office of School Climate free prekindergarten and free school to others, students headed back central air include Berkshire, Colgate to provide better coordination and supplies at every grade level, to fee to class. Baltimore County Public and Dundalk elementary schools, and consistent services regarding the waivers for the SAT, ACT, advanced Schools welcomed more than 900 Patapsco Center for the Arts, Dulaney physical safety of students and their placement exams, Catonsville new teachers and 114,000 students and Lansdowne high schools. social-emotional well-being. Community College of Baltimore to the first day of classes on Sept. 4. Dulaney and Lansdowne are to get A chief of school climate and County college applications, and Because of the excessive heat on the renovated or new buildings. safety, whose position will be college athletics. Discounted rates first scheduled days of the 2018-19 Verletta White, who begins reclassified from a community are available for field trips, Internet academic year, 10 schools did not her second year as interim superintendent position, will head service and computers. open until three days later, on Friday, superintendent, made Woodlawn the division. An executive director In addition to offering free meals Sept. 7. High and Milford Mill Academy part position will be created for the for students eligible for reduced-price Woodlawn High School was of her first-day-of-school tour. Department of Social-Emotional meals, through Baltimore County among those schools. Woodlawn She and the Baltimore County Support. Cares for Kids school staff and High is undergoing construction and Board of Education members are leaders work closely with families to will have central air conditioning taking action on several initiatives Free Meals For More BCPS emphasize the continued and new once those renovations are completed this school years. Here’s a roundup. Students benefits, and to encourage them to in August 2019. Bedford Elementary When families fill out the meal apply. The eligibility form will be is not scheduled to have central air New School Climate and eligibility form this fall, all students translated into six languages. installed until August 2021 Safety Division who qualify will receive free Installation was completed last White’s proposal to create a new meals, including those eligible Recommendation for an month at Franklin High School. Division of School Climate and Safety for meals at a reduced-cost. BCPS Extended School Day Other schools in the northwest area was approved by the school board and is launching Baltimore County A BCPS task force subcommittee have central air or window units, but will take effect this school year. White Cares for Kids, with the support of is seeking public comment on a some still have non-airconditioned says the division will bring together county government, to feed more recommendation to extend the school eligible students at all schools and day by 15 minutes, or 45 hours to the make communities aware of related school year. benefits. According to the subcommittee, Those supplemental benefits the additional hours will make it include opportunities that might possible to meet all Maryland State otherwise be out of reach for a Department of Education day and family of four earning $46,435 or less hour requirements and comply with

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Woodlawn High School was among interim Superintendent Verletta White’s first-day-of-school tour stops. Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler, elected officials, school board members and school representatives accompanied White to visit classrooms across the county. September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 7

County Reopens Footbridge Near Woodlawn High School and Library

Elected officials, students and The popular pedestrian bridge, “This footbridge is an important residents,” Baltimore County Executive community and education leaders located along a walking path community connection, giving people Don Mohler said. celebrated the ribbon cutting of a that connects Dogwood Road easy access to the high school, library The original bridge, built off of newly rebuilt pedestrian bridge that to Woodlawn High School, and shopping, and we’re committed Windsor Mill Road over a stream in replaces the one used by generations reopened after four years of stalled to providing resources like this that 1973, served the community for more of Woodlawn area residents. discussions and then construction. enhance the quality of life for our than 40 years until it was closed and removed in 2014 for structural and safety reasons. “This bridge means a lot to the Woodlawn community, especially the students who will use it to access PHOTO: BALTIMORE COUNTY BALTIMORE PHOTO:

County officials and community leaders held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of a Woodlawn footbridge used to access the Woodlawn Library and Woodlawn High School. Photo: Baltimore County

Woodlawn High School and the library branch,” said County Council Chair Julian E. Jones, Jr. “I am very pleased about the replacement of this pedestrian bridge because walkability is important to the community,” said 1st District Councilman Tom Quirk. The $400,000 bridge is designed to include a concrete deck and approach embankments which are compliant with ADA standards. (The original bridge was not compliant as it had steps.) The bridge is 60 feet in overall structural length and the deck is 6-feet 5-inches wide. It is an aluminum truss bridge with a reinforced concrete deck. The span sits on two concrete abutments and is covered with an attractive stained, brick-form, liner finish. Page 8 Northwest Voice September 2018

Project to Focus on 6000 Block of Liberty Road for Development PHOTO: WHITE GEORGE PHOTO:

Maria Day-Marshall of the Colvin Institute of Real Estate Development solicited community members’ ideas for development of a block on Liberty Road in need of a refresh. Del. Charles Sydnor III organized the well-attended meeting held Sept. 11 at Powhatan Elementary School.

Developing the Liberty Road corridor one block at a time. 6000 block of Liberty Road, not far care center, senior housing, pharmacy with the right mix of commercial, At the request of District 44B west of Northern Parkway between or gym. Another resident suggested community and residential projects Del. Charles Sydnor III, the Colvin Venetian and Tulsa streets. The block, after-school activities, such as karate. continues to be an evasive goal Institute, a real estate development located at 5917 to 6035 Liberty Road, She noted that currently a bus takes for residents, elected officials and organization based at University of is between a McDonald’s and the kids from Powhatan to a Catonsville business owners. Efforts are now Maryland College Park, will conduct Gwynn Oak Post Office. It includes facility. being initiated to tackle development a feasibility study to examine the a strip shopping center with a liquor Community members also store, Velvetone dry cleaners and stated what they did not want. They other independent businesses. gave a thumbs down to businesses To get the community’s input, that would attract more traffic, Sydnor hosted a meeting on Sept. particularly in the evening and night- 11 at Powhatan Elementary School, time hours, such as an urgent care inviting members of the Lochearn, facility, drug store, dollar store and Powhatan and Gwynn Oak area fast-food or sit-down restaurants. communities to meet the Colvin The students will complete their representatives to provide feedback work in December, Day-Marshall about what they envision for the said, and deliver a comprehensive block. report that will address zoning Maria Day-Marshall, Colvin’s changes, construction schedules, director of real estate development financing and entitlements. Once they program, explained that University of complete the study, they will deliver it Maryland students will tour the area, to Sydnor, for consideration as part of do a study and propose uses regarding the decision-making process. housing, restaurants, commercial “This is a first step,” Sydnor told space or resale for the block. the attendees. “We heard from a Residents shared that they are number of you of what you wanted in seeking options that will increase the your community within the beltway. value of their homes. Some offered This is a first step to determine what suggestions for a senior center, we can do with county government recreation center with basketball and state government.” courts, and office building. The Department of Housing One business owner, Stan and Community Development is Anderson, proposed that the options financing the project with a $5,000 address the need for services for grant, he said. children and seniors, such as a child Police Department Officers Promoted Fifteen Baltimore County police Promoted from corporal to sergeant officers were promoted in a ceremony were Kevin Cox and James McKnight, on Aug. 31 at the Sollers Point Multi- both of whom will work in Wilkens Purpose Center in Dundalk. Precinct 1, and Anthony Johns, who Among the promoted officers were is assigned to Pikesville Precinct 4. five from the northwest area. Kathryn Daniel Healy was promoted from Greenbeck was promoted from the rank of officer to corporal and is sergeant to the rank of lieutenant and assigned to Franklin Precinct 3. is assigned to Woodlawn Precinct 2. September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 9 McDonogh School Retires Jordan McNair’s Jersey In a somber pregame ceremony Luetkemeyer Athletic Center. on Sept. 14, hundreds of football Filled with emotion, Marty fans and friends gathered in John McNair explained that the ceremony McDonogh Stadium in Owings Mills was the first time they had been on to honor and remember alumnus McDonogh’s field since 2016. “The Jordan McNair 'as his No. 70 jersey last time we were here on the field was was officially retired. McNair passed senior day, Jordan’s senior year, and away in June after suffering from heat we were full of expectations with a life stroke during a football practice at the full of potential,” he said. University of Maryland. “Tonya and I are proud to be a With the varsity team lining the part of the McDonogh family. And field behind her, co-athletic director this was an excellent, excellent launch Mickey Deegan described McNair, pad for success in Jordan’s life.” He who graduated in 2017, using the continued, "It wasn't just us as a eulogy shared at his funeral by Coach family. It was a whole village that Hakeem Sule. “A great son, a loyal raised Jordan. Jordan was everyone's friend, a dependable teammate, son. Everyone's brother. Everyone's a solid student, a hard-working teammate. If you knew Jordan, if you kid, a Division 1 player, but most came across him, his smile alone was importantly—an excellent human everything." being,” Deegan said. “This is simply The ceremony ended with the how most people will remember singing of the National Anthem and Jordan McNair. I will remember him the game against Malvern Prep began. for the positive influence he had on Throughout the evening, fans made others.” their way to the concession stand As team captains D’Von Ellies and for samples of banana pudding, a Jabriel Johnson presented McNair’s favorite of Jordan and his McDonogh orange jersey to his parents, Martin teammates. Team mothers prepared McNair and Tonya Wilson, Deegan the 300 samples of the comfort food said, “Jordan, you will always be in using Jordan's mother's recipe. our hearts and our memories.” His gray jersey will hang in the Rollins- —Published with permission of McDonogh School PHOTO: MCDONOGH SCHOOL PHOTO: Marty McNair and Tonya Wilson, parents of Jordan McNair, the McDonogh School football player who died of heat stroke while practicing as a member of the University of Maryland football team, hold up his retired jersey in a special ceremony as former teammates look on. Photo: McDonogh School Page 10 Northwest Voice September 2018 New School Initiatives, Proposals continued from page 6

the governor’s school start and stop and building new schools. In June, dates; build more than the required the public was invited to public three inclement weather days into information sessions to learn about the calendar; and reinstate the the recommendations, take an online traditional week of spring break. survey and comment by email. You This recommendation has an can take a high school capacity approximate cost of $24 million and survey at surveymonkey.com/ is being brought forth at this time so r/638GCKK. The survey is available it may be considered in the upcoming online Sept. 18 through Oct. 7. budget request cycle. You can also email your The public may email comments comments to highschoolstudy@

to [email protected]. bcps.org. Be aware that all email WHITE GEORGE PHOTO: Task force subcommittees on comments received are public record, Members of the Baltimore County West Democratic Club with school start times and secondary and will be logged and posted to gubernatorial nominee Ben Jealous. schedules are continuing their BCPS website, including your name research and will bring forth but not your email address. recommendations at a future date. During the first survey, which Baltimore County West Dem Club was open in July, 3,350 people High School Capacity Study who identified themselves as Elects New Officers Over the next decade, the Baltimore parents and relatives of students Del. Charles Sydnor III was elected Olszewski reiterated his platform County Public Schools faces and neighborhood residents took president of the Baltimore County for a process where more citizens a shortage of seats for its high the survey. The majority of the West Democratic Club at its can participate in the decisions of school students. A consultant is respondents were from the central, annual meeting held Sept. 6 at the county government and the budget, working with the school system to northeast and southwest regions. Randallstown Community Center. better quality schools and safer recommend strategies, which range Only 231, or 7 percent, were from the Sen. Delores Kelley, who has served communities. from moving magnet programs, northwest. as club’s president since its inception, Jealous, a businessman and transferring students to other schools is vice president. Vonzella Perry was former national NAACP president, elected secretary and Ernest Eley will encouraged the group to volunteer serve as treasurer. to get out the vote. “Democrats win Also elected as the four at-large when they turn folks out to vote,” board members were Del. Adrienne he said. If the party can turn out 1 Jones, Larry Martin, Paulette million voters in Maryland, as they Hammond and Matthew Celentano. did in 2010, he added, he will win. The officers will serve two-year terms Jealous, who said health care is a until starting this month through right, supports Medicare for all. He September 2020. also stated that he will stand up to In preparation for the General Donald Trump, and do more to get Election on Nov. 6, Ben Jealous, the the economy moving. Democratic nominee for Governor, Other elected officials, including and John Olszewski, the party’s District 10 Delegates Ben Brooks and candidate for Baltimore County Adrienne Jones, and Sydnor, also Interim Superintendent Verletta White visits a class at Milford Mill Academy Executive, shared remarks. spoke.

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Get Ready to Take Advantage of a Credit Freeze. What is That?

There have been countless data Consumer Protection Act, takes effect breaches from retailers, hospitals, and Sept. 21. media companies, exposing millions A credit freeze restricts access of consumers to identity theft. to your credit file, making it harder The thieves then use the personal for identity thieves to open new information to open new credit cards, accounts in your name. Usually you borrow money for mortgages, and any get a personal identification number number of schemes. to use each time you want to freeze One of the most damning breaches and unfreeze your account to apply Starting Sept. 21, consumers can contact the major credit reporting bureaus and request a free credit free to make it harder for identity thieves to open was with Equifax, one of three for new credit, according to the fraudulent accounts in their name. major credit bureaus, where more Consumer Protection Bureau. than 145 million people had their Before the new law takes effect, Social Security numbers, birth dates credit freezes may involve fees, based that runs your credit that they should also post links to those webpages on and other personal information on state law. Starting Sept. 21, it will check with you before opening a new IdentityTheft.gov. compromised. be free to freeze and unfreeze your account. Under the law, an initial There are additional protections for In light of that breach, a new credit file throughout the country. fraud alert will last for one year­. those in the military. Within a year, federal law requires that Equifax, and Since children are often targeted Before, it was 90 days. The fraud alert credit reporting agencies must offer the other credit reporting bureaus, for identify theft. A child credit freeze will still be free and identity theft free electronic credit monitoring to TransUnion and Experian, must now allows you to freeze a child’s credit victims can still get an extended fraud all active duty military. They will also provide to consumers, under certain file until the child is old enough to alert for seven years. be protected from certain predatory circumstances, fraud alerts and use credit. No matter where you live, When the law takes effect, Equifax, lending practices when applying for a unlimited, free security freezes and you’ll be able to get a free credit freeze Experian, and TransUnion must each VA-financed mortgage loan. freeze releases. The law, Economic for children under age 16. set up a webpage for requesting fraud Growth, Regulatory Relief, and A fraud alert will tell any business alerts and credit freezes. The FTC will September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 13 EAT, DINE & DRINK good grub | where to eat | carry-out | dine-in | delivery | specials

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9/30/18. 9/30/18. Page 14 Northwest Voice September 2018 State Assessment Test Scores Get Mixed Results Delegate Charles Sydnor’s 4th Annual Maryland students participate levels, with level 1 set as not meeting in the Maryland Comprehensive expectations and level 5 set as Expungement Clinic Assessment Program (MCAP) and exceeding expectations. Performance are tested in English Language Arts level 4 or 5 is considered proficient on and mathematics (grades 3-8 and the assessment by the Maryland State Free Event high school), science (grades 5, 8 and Board of Education. The charts below Community members are encouraged to come and learn about criminal record expungement. Opportunities will be available to meet with attorneys about expungement, high school), and government (high indicate the percentage of students and financially eligible clients can have their available records expunged. school). who passed the test, by adding those According to the Maryland State two levels. Department of Education, which Baltimore County Public Location: Morning Star Outreach/Renaissance Center Date: October 6, 2018 released the data earlier this month, Schools report that students showed MSBC Five Star Program, Inc. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon 6665 Security Blvd. the exams, which utilize materials improvement since 2016 in English Baltimore, Maryland 21207 developed by the Partnership Language Arts (ELA) in grades 3 for Assessment of Readiness for through 5 and grade 7, according to

Sponsors: College and Career (PARCC), are 2018 data from PARCC. In addition, Legal Aid Bureau and Delegate Charles Sydnor considerably more rigorous than the percentage of students who met or Co-sponsors: the Maryland School Assessment exceeded expectations in mathematics Senator Shirley Nathan Pulliam tests they replaced in 2015. They are increased since 2016 in Grades 4, 5, Senator Delores Kelley Delegate Pat Young designed to provide students, parents, and 7. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Baltimore County Alumnae Chapter and teachers with a better idea Scores declined since 2016 for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Nu Sigma Chapter Morning Star Baptist Church regarding progress toward graduation grade 3 students in math and at MSBC Five Star Program, Inc. and workforce readiness. grades 6 and 8 in both subjects. Northwest Voice Newspaper The Maryland assessments are Across the state and in BCPS, scored on a 650- to 850-point scale, scores for assessments required for which has been translated and graduation (ELA 10 and algebra I) simplified into five performance also declined, which the state found

Maryland Assessment Scores for Baltimore County

Elementary Schools ENGL. MATH Chatsworth % Passed % Passed Gr. 3 28.8 38.5 Gr. 4 37.7 25 Bedford Gr. 5 25.4 30 Gr. 3 25 34.8 Church Lane Gr. 4 37.7 23.1 Gr. 3 45.1 46.8 Gr. 5 48.5 39.4 Gr. 4 47.5 25.7 Gr. 5 36 30.3 Catonsville Deer Park Gr. 3 52.0 44.8 Gr. 3 24.1 46.8 Gr. 4 38.1 29.4 Gr. 4 33.2 27.2 Gr. 5 48.4 45.4 Gr. 5 28.8 13.6 Cedarmere Dogwood Gr. 3 38.2 40.8 Gr. 3 16.9 14.8 Gr. 4 34.6 22.4 Gr. 4 26 24.6 Gr. 5 36.5 22.9 Gr. 5 21.6 16.3 Chadwick Edmondson Heights Gr. 3 49.6 51 Gr. 3 17 12.4 Gr. 4 37.1 25 Gr. 4 21.8 6.9 Gr.5 44.4 33.0 Gr. 5 30 27.1 September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 15

Featherbed Lane Powhatan Woodholme High Schools Gr. 3 23.2 16.8 Gr. 3 53.3 44.5 Gr. 3 26.19 36.2 ENGL. ALG. II Gr. 4 18.4 14.9 Gr. 4 13.2 18.4 Gr. 4 21.6 25.6 % Passed % Passed Gr. 5 23,7 16.2 Gr. 5 47.2 44.4 Gr. 5 25.5 25.3 Catonsville Fort Garrison Randallstown Woodmoor Gr. 10 44.2 62.3 Gr. 3 67.4 73.5 Gr. 3 18.5 25.4 Gr. 3 14.4 13.2 Franklin Gr. 4 87.1 89.8 Gr. 4 31.5 21.9 Gr. 4 15.5 16.3 Gr. 10 50.3 57.5 Gr. 5 83.8 75.3 Gr. 5 23 16.4 Gr. 5 28.8 13.4 Milford Mill Franklin Reisterstown Gr. 10 <5 <5 Gr. 3 57.2 65.8 Gr. 3 16.2 33.3 Middle Schools New Town Gr. 4 72.5 56.5 Gr. 4 33.3 25.4 ENGL. MATH Gr. 10 19.8 10.5 Gr. 5 60.7 68.9 Gr. 5 27.5 18,8 % Passed % Passed Owings Mills Glyndon Scotts Branch Catonsville Gr. 10 14.4 22.2 Gr. 3 24 32.7 Gr. 3 11.7 8.6 Gr. 6 45.6 34.1 Pikesville Gr. 4 23.9 14.1 Gr. 4 16.7 16.5 Gr. 7 53.4 8.3 Gr. 10 51 33.3 Gr. 5 27.2 29.6 Gr. 5 18.1 13 Gr. 8 42.6 55.9 Randallstown Hebbville Summit Park Deer Park Gr. 10 11.8 12.5 Gr. 3 22.6 19.8 Gr. 3 59.5 77.3 Gr. 6 19.2 15 Western Tech Gr. 4 33.9 34.8 Gr. 4 80.9 84.1 Gr. 7 20.2 8.1 Gr. 10 84.5 48.8 Gr. 5 31.3 20 Gr. 5 60.7 59.4 Gr. 8 16.9 10 Woodlawn Hernwood Timber Grove Franklin Gr. 10 6 <5 Gr. 3 11.8 12.7 Gr. 3 29.9 25 Gr. 6 19 14.3 Maryland Department of Education Gr. 4 18.8 15.6 Gr. 4 30.4 23.1 Gr. 7 23.2 <5 Gr. 5 21.2 21.2 Gr. 5 24 29.9 Gr. 8 24.1 20.6 Baltimore County Hillcrest Wellwood International Old Court Assessment Results Gr. 3 60.4 71.3 Gr. 3 25.7 46 Gr. 6 12.9 8.9 Continued from page 14 Gr. 4 70.9 67.3 Gr. 4 47.8 33.3 Gr. 7 9.7 <5 was likely due to repeat test takers. Gr. 5 51.4 57.9 Gr. 5 29.6 25.3 Gr. 8 11.6 6.3 BCPS Interim Superintendent Johnnycake Westchester Pikesville Verletta White stated, “As we deepen Gr. 3 15.3 11.8 Gr. 3 41.9 59.2 Gr. 6 29.4 20.6 our focus on literacy across the disciplines, I am confident that we Gr. 4 13.1 11.3 Gr. 4 63.1 74.1 Gr. 7 34 7 will make even more progress to Gr. 5 23.4 23.4 Gr. 5 60.8 68.8 Gr. 8 20.6 24 help students meet these rigorous Lyons Mills Westowne Southwest Academy standards.” “We know from national experts Gr. 3 53 40.1 Gr. 3 31.2 39.3 Gr. 6 20.1 9 and best practices that we are on the Gr. 4 34.9 23.9 Gr. 4 32.5 17.9 Gr. 7 27.4 <5 right path with literacy- focused, Gr. 5 54.7 35.6 Gr. 5 30.8 23.8 Gr. 8 15.5 9.8 high-quality instruction. Math literacy will continue to be a strong Milbrook Winand Sudbrook focus area. We also anticipate that Gr. 3 16.1 17.7 Gr. 3 52.1 38.6 Gr. 6 36.4 20.7 our new organizational structure will Gr. 4 22.4 24.1 Gr. 4 30.9 14.8 Gr. 7 69.3 14.3 serve as another effective strategy Gr. 5 21.1 20.3 Gr. 5 35.2 28.3 Gr. 8 56.7 37.7 to enhance academic performance and accountability through New Town Winfield Windsor Mill increased instructional coaching and Gr. 3 40 38 Gr. 3 37.9 43.9 Gr. 6 14.6 9.9 collaboration with parents, teachers, Gr. 4 44.8 41.4 Gr. 4 30.9 14.8 Gr. 7 22.2 <5 and administrators.” White continued, “We monitor Gr. 8 14.4 8 Gr. 5 38.2 42.3 Gr. 5 35.2 28.3 multiple measures of student Owings Mills Woodbridge Woodlawn performance throughout the year, Gr. 3 34.7 33.6 Gr. 3 37.9 43.9 Gr. 6 11.2 <5 including PARCC, and we will continue analyzing root causes Gr. 4 15.7 32.4 Gr. 4 43.4 39.5 Gr. 7 18.6 10 to better understand areas where Gr. 5 53.3 33.6 Gr. 5 60.3 47.5 Gr. 8 16.1 <5 performance improved and declined. Page 16 Northwest Voice September 2018

County Advice to Prepare for Hurricanes and Severe Weather

In preparation for Hurricane or reduce • Buy or store extra water—at Florence, the Baltimore County their impact, least a gallon per person, per Department of Public Works by clearing day, plus extra for pets. checked their equipment and downspouts • Fully charge all your electric cleared storm drain inlets to and basement devices. If power goes out, use help reduce flooding potential, stairwells. them sparingly to make them according to Baltimore County Hurricane last as long as possible. officials. season began on June 1 • Get cash. ATMs will not work Since the saturated ground and ends on Nov. 30. More severe during a power outage. from recent rainy weather made weather is anticipated in the • Secure boats and outdoor trees vulnerable to topple over in coming months. The county furniture. windy conditions, county crews and offered these tips for weather • Plan where you will evacuate if contractors were ready to clear trees emergencies, considering how you live in a flood-prone area that may fall into roadways and the residents should manage if the and need to move to higher public right of way. power goes out for an extended ground. Residents were asked to help by can period. Steps to take in • Assist vulnerable family reporting any problems of blocked be advance include: and neighbors with storm roads and downed trees to the Bureau reported • Locate and purchase supplies. preparations.This is of Highways using the BaltCoGo to 911, so You need non-perishable critical;many vulnerable mobile app. The free app can be they can be food, a manual can opener, people, including older people downloaded from Apple and Android evaluated for fire medications, supplies for cannot prepare by themselves. app stores. Residents may also call the risks on a case-by-case infants and vulnerable adults, • Monitor local news reports Bureau of Highways at 410-887-3560. basis. The county asked pet supplies, flashlights/ and forecasts, and follow the When a weather event is expected homeowners take steps batteries and a battery- county’s social media posts. to flooding, flooded basement issues to prevent problems, powered radio. September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 17 Faith and Worship

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Lochearn Presbyterian Church WorshipJuly 2008 WITH US! Invites you to Worship and Praise with us The Northwest Voice Sunday Service at 11a.m. Lochearn Bible Study Tuesday at 7p.m. or Wednesday at 11a.m. Page 22 Presbyterian 3800 Patterson Ave GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Church Baltimore, Maryland, 21207 SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10AM TO 12:00PM Sunday Service John Brewington, Pastor Office Hours Rev. Tanya Wade, Pastor 11:00 a.m. Staff: Tues., Thurs., 10am – 2pm 2604 Banister Road RY CTO Bible Study Tuesday at 7p or Wednesday at 11a DBaltimore,IRE MD, 21215 Pastor: By Appointment-Home 410.319.7375 410-466-4000 (o), 410-466-4001 (f) Office Hours Staff: Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Cell: 443.838.9691 www.gracepresbymd.weebly.com By appointment, office: 410.944.4478 or fax: Office: 410.944.4478 / Fax: 410.594.1926 410.594.1926 "OneB ALTIthing I MOREask of the Lord, this is what I seek that I may dwell John Brewington, Pastor in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the www.lochearnchurch.com WOODLAWN beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple. —Psalm 27:4 3800 Patterson Ave | Baltimore, MD 21207 www.lochearnchurch.com BALTIMORE

ST. BARTHOLOMEW’SRCH EPISCOPAL CHU New Horizon Baptist Church ue nspring Aven er Road at Gree 2604 Banist and 21215 “With God, all things“WITH are GOD, possib ALLle” THINGS ARE POSSIBLE”Baltimore, Maryl 410-466-4000 / 410-466-4005 2200 Saint Lukes Lane Sunday Wor ship ice – 9:00am Baltimore, MD 21207 mporary Serv CHURCH SERVICESConte ice – 11:00am Traditional Serv A Christian Community of Open 410-298-5161 eaching Sunday School – 9:45a ChurchMid-Week at Worship Bible T – 11:00a Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Arms ChurchMorning Services Devotion – 10:45a BibleW edneStudysda y– – 7:00pm12:00 noon Wed. Thursday – 7:00pm Sunday Services – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School – 9:45am ion Holy Commun Education Hour for All Ages – 9:15 a.m. Morning Devo2200tion – Saint 10:45am Lukes Lane, Baltimore, MDay 21207 – 10:00am First Sund as this. Cribbery Available – 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Church at Worship – 11:00am f God for such a time Rev. Steve C. Webster,ster 410-298-5161h marching in the light o Rev. Steven Web Bible Study – 7:00pm Wed. A churc ynolds, Pastor Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229 Pastor rthur St. A. Re 4711 Edmondson Rev. Dr. A 410-945-7263 Email: [email protected] “A Church that is a Friend to All” PIKESVILLE [email protected] www PE LOCHEARN NEW HO OWINGS MILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH Lochearn URCH INATIONAL CH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A NON-DENOM

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OR SYNAGOG IS LOOKING UR CHURCH IF YO NORTHWEST FOR A WAY OF REACHING THE WiseWords LOOK NO FARTHER THAN THE , COMMUNITY DIRECTORY. & Quotes VOICE WORSHIP NORTHWEST A city boy spent his first arm. Much earlier night on a f OICE NORTHWEST V than usual, he was awakened CALL THE 410-377-2883 by the activity around him. TODAY AT . He remarked sleepily,“It FOR MORE INFORMATION doesn’t take long to stay here all night, does it?” Page 18 Northwest Voice September 2018

Magnet program application Are You Registered to Vote process to begin in the Nov. 6 General Election? One of your most important To register to vote in Maryland, Students and their families seeking Drive, 21093. The application meeting responsibilities as a U.S. citizen is you must be a U.S. citizen and additional information about magnet starts at 9 a.m. and the expo is from to vote for your representatives. a Maryland resident. You may programs are invited to participate 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives The deadline to vote in the General register if you are at least 16 years in the countywide Magnet EXPO!, from all schools with magnet pro- Election is Oct. 16. old but cannot vote unless you will regional application meetings, and grams will be in attendance, and According to the State Board of be at least 18 years old by the next school-based open house events. 2019–2020 applications will be Elections, you can register to vote general election. Applications for magnet programs, available. online using the Online Maryland As a student, you may register which are available in 11 languages, There will be an application Voter Registration System at at your school address only if you must be postmarked by Friday, Nov. meeting at Milford Mill Academy, voterservices.elections.maryland. consider this address to be your 16, (certified mailing recommended), 3800 Washington Ave., 21244, on gov. You can also register at the “official” or “permanent” home— or submitted online by 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. election board office, located at that is, if you do not consider your Be it for music, arts or technology, 11112 Gilroy Rd. in Hunt Valley, parent’s home to be your home and Baltimore County Public Schools 21031. The phone number is 410- do not intend to return there after magnet programs are theme-oriented 997-5700. school, your school address may be courses of study that provide You may also print an your residence. students with in-depth experiences application from the election board If you have been convicted in specialized areas of interest. BCPS website at elections.maryland. of a felony and have completed has nearly 120 elementary, middle, gov. Or you can pick up a voter serving a court-ordered sentence and high school magnet programs in registration application from any of imprisonment, you are eligible 32 schools across the county. of several government offices, such to register to vote. However, if you For more information, you can as Motor Vehicle Administration, have been convicted of buying or visit bcps.org or call 443-809-4127. Department of Social Services and selling votes, you are not eligible to Magnet Expo! will be held on BCPS PHOTO: Department of Aging, and state vote. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Red Lion North Milford Mill’s dance program is schools and universities. Baltimore Hotel, 2004 Greenspring gaining in popularity. September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 19

New BCPS Staff Training Will Focus on a Protocol to Alert, Lock Down, Inform, Counter and Evacuate

While school shootings are possibility and led communities and impact. County Police Department, has statistically rare, recent incidents school officials to seek measures Baltimore County Public Schools, taken a comprehensive approach have heightened awareness of the to prevent them and mitigate their in partnership with the Baltimore to school safety including an enhanced protocol for responding to the unlikely event of an active assailant. Over the summer, 332 administrators, law enforcement officers, central office staff, and teachers participated in a two- day instructor certification course provided by the ALICE Institute. These instructors will provide face- to-face training to all staff beginning with school-based staff. With a protocol that uses the acronym ALICE for alert, lockdown, inform, counter, and evacuate, the training will enhance the active assailant response currently identified for staff and students. “We know that it is unlikely that we will have to face an active shooter situation,” Interim Superintendent Verletta White said, “but the stakes are so high that we must take advantage of the latest best practices and be prepared. The safety of our students and staff is our utmost responsibility, our highest priority.” Some 17,500 employees received an e-mail link to take the online version of the course as a prerequisite to the face-to-face training. School staff will introduce students to the new protocol upon their return to school and engage them in tabletop exercises and drills throughout the school year. Other recent enhancements to safety in BCPS include additional school resource officers for all levels including elementary schools, buzz-in visitor entrances, visitor management systems involving background checks, digital cameras, and additional psychologists and counselors. The school system has also released a new multi-volume Comprehensive Safety Plan that addresses general operations as well as planned responses to natural disasters, extended utility outages, active shooters and more.

—Baltimore County Public Schools Page 20 Northwest Voice September 2018 PHOTO: BCPS PHOTO: Ruben Amaya, a Franklin High School student, and Haleemat Adekoya, a Milford Mill Academy senior, participated with Superintendent Verletta White at the swearing-in ceremony for the Baltimore County Student Councils. Northwest Students Represented on Student Council Leadership

Middle and high school students sentative; Zack Ziman of Franklin High were officially inducted into the is the northwest region representa- ranks of student leadership during tive; Sahib Maan of Western High is the Baltimore County Student Coun- the southwest region representative. cils’ executive board swearing-in Haleemat Adekoya, a Milford Mill ceremony. Academy senior, is the student mem- The Sept. 6 ceremony, held at ber of the school board. the Knights of Columbus in Parkville, In his remarks, Amaya told stu- honored students who will be hold- dents that despite the hard work and ing posts within BCSC leadership for sacrifice involved, each should take 2018-19 ranging from middle school time to listen to all student voices liaisons and student training coordi- and strive to include everyone. nators. The Baltimore County Student Several students from the north- Councils is a student-led organiza- west area were honored. The officers tion that supports school adminis- include Ruben Amaya, a Franklin trators, the school board, and the High senior who is president; and Maryland Association of Student Jenifer Fridman, also from Franklin Councils by providing valuable input High, is chief of staff. and feedback on issues that affect Tegan Hakim, a Pikesville Middle all students. student, is the middle school repre-

Got Good News About How Our Young People Are Making a Difference? Submit it to nwvoicenews.com/contact-us September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 21

Block a City Intersection and You May Be Hit With a $125 Fine

If you travel through Baltimore City, sections in the downtown area. you know how frustrating it is to not So, if you’re one of those drivers only experience lights that aren’t in who tries to beat the light and ends sync, but to have a vehicle block up blocking the intersection while the intersection when you have the motorists with the green light can’t green light. proceed, be prepared to pay a fine. Baltimore City Department of Since Sept. 11, warning notices are Transportation recently announced being handed out to motorists who the launch of the “Don’t Block the violate this rule. Starting Oct. 15, en- Box” traffic safety campaign to curb forcement initiatives begin and viola- gridlock. Drivers who block the inter- tors who block the box may receive sections also endanger other trav- a $125 fine. elers by obstructing crosswalks and In order to avoid possible fines bike lanes, putting at risk the safety and help prevent gridlock, drivers of drivers, bicyclists and emergency should not enter an intersection vehicles. Pedestrians must often walk unless they can drive all the way outside designated crossing areas to through the other side. Blocking an maneuver around gridlocked traffic. intersection is unsafe, illegal and Blocking the box is illegal, and the contributes to traffic congestion. transportation department, along Also in the news, one study found with the Police Department, will Baltimore to have the seventh lon- begin citing motorists who violate gest commute in the country. The the law. To educate and remind mo- average commute time was 31.5 torists, “Do Not Block Intersection” minutes. signs have been posted at busy inter-

Starting Oct. 15, drivers who block an intersection in Baltimore City may be fined $125, as part of a public safety campaign.

Correction In the August issue, the Northwest Voice incorrectly reported the address of the Rite-Aid that is closing in the Woodlawn area. The 7100 Security Boulevard location has closed. The RiteAid at 6622 Security Boulevard at Meadows Park Shopping Center is open. We apologize for the error. Page 22 Northwest Voice September 2018

Meetings and Events Mark your calendars for the following events and activities. Personal and Small Business Toast Among Ghosts fourth book, “Since The Beginning.” Police Community Credit Workshop The Foundation for Baltimore Persons interested in attending Relations Council Learn how to establish and maintain County Public Library will host its must send an e-mail request to These councils consist of community personal and business credit. annual A Toast Among Ghosts, a [email protected], indicating leaders, interested citizens and Understanding your credit report, spooky night of fun, food and beer the number of tickets desired, and a representatives of the local business not just your credit score, goes a in a historic cemetery on Saturday, parking permit. community, which meet to resolve long way to financial indepence. Oct. 6, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the issues of concern and provide an The workshop will be held Tuesday, Reisterstown Library, 21 Cockeys Mill Fall Flea Market open forum. The forums begin at Oct. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Rd. in Reisterstown, 21136. There will The Mount Olive United Methodist 7 p.m. Information is subject to Woodlawn Library, 1811 Woodlawn be live music, a cemetery tour, and Church will host a fall flea market change, so call to verify the date, Drive., 21207. food trucks. The Reisterstown Library on Saturday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. location and time. was formerly the Franklin Academy to 2 p.m. at the church, 5115 Old • Woodlawn Precinct 2 Craft Night Out (c. 1824), where in 1831 Edgar Allan Court Rd. in Randallstown 21133. meetings are held the second A woodcraft workshop will be held Poe applied to be the headmaster. There will be attic treasures, a Wednesday of each month at Monday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m. Poe, who died on Oct. 7, 1849, bake sale table, jewelry, crafts, the Woodlawn Precinct, 6424 at Owings Mills Public Library, 10302 wasn’t selected. But the foundation food, books and much more. For Windsor Mill Rd., 21207. Contact Grand Central Ave., 21117. Use vinyl continues to honor the poet’s life more information, call the church Malinda Taylor at mrtaylor@ stickers and stencils on blocks of and legacy with the event. For ticket at 410- 922-2853 or email office. verizon.net or 410-265-5926. The wood to create fun and festive info, visit foundationforbcpl.org. [email protected]. Vendor police precinct station number home decor. Registration is limited. space is $20; contact 410-922-6696 is 410-887-4714. Tickets available 30 minutes before History Presentation on Baltimore for a table. • Franklin Precinct 3 meetings the program. County on Sept. 29 and Oct. 27 are held the third Tuesday of On Saturday, Sept. 29, the Friends School Board each month at the Franklin Free Community Shred Day of Historical Cherry Hill AUMP Inc., Upcoming meetings of the Board Precinct, 606 Nicodemus Rd. Help guard against identity theft will have its president and local of Education will be held at the in Reisterstown, 21136. Brad by properly disposing of personal historian/author Louis S. Diggs Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. Sharpless is director and may documents. Bring up to three bags present on the history of three of Charles St. in Towson on Tuesday, be contacted at bvsharpless@ or boxes to the Community Shred Baltimore County’s designated Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. hotmail.com. The precinct Day on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 40 historic African-American For more information, visit www. station number is 410-887-6985. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morning Star communities: Chattolanee, bcps.org/board. • Pikesville Precinct 4 meetings Baptist Church, 1512 Woodlawn Cowdensville, and the Oblate Sisters are held the fourth Tuesday Drive, 21207. of Providence. The talk will take County Council of each month at Baltimore place on Saturday, Sept. 29, from 10 Upcoming meetings of the County Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Expungement Clinic a.m. to noon at the Diggs-Johnson Council will be held 6 p.m. on Park Heights Ave. in Pikesville, Maryland Legal Aid will host an Museum, 2426 Offutt Rd. in Granite, Monday, Sept. 17, Oct. 1 and Oct. 21208. Jerry Dantoni may be expungement clinic on Saturday, 2116 3. 15 and the work sessions, are on reached at j.dantoni@verizon. Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at There will be another historic Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 9 at 2 net. The precinct contact Morning Star Baptist Church’s presentation at the museum on p.m. at the Historic Courthouse, number is 410-887-6775. Community Outreach and Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 400 Washington Ave. in Towson. Education Center on 6665 Security noon. At this talk, Diggs will share For more information, including Got a free community event Boulevard in Woodlawn. No information on the histories of on the agendas and instructions to promote? Please send at appointments necessary. Attendees East Towson, Lutherville, Sandy to watch the meeting online, visit least 60 days in advance. Send will be helped on a first-come, Bottom and Schwartz Avenue in www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ it to the Northwest Voice at first-served basis. Please bring all Baltimore County. The presentation countycouncil. nwvoicenews.com/contact-us/ relevant documents with you. will include updated information news. received since Diggs published his

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. September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 23 Crime in Northwest Area Includes Shootings, Attempted Robbery, Police Arrest Read a roundup of Baltimore County Police reports on some of the incidences of crime taking place in the area. Be aware of crimes and the alleged suspects’ methods of operation.

Catonsville Man Dies in Crash on block of Purnell Drive after a resident Also in Catonsville, a woman was In the 11500 block of Reisterstown Liberty Road called 911 when the victim indicated stabbed three times in the parking Road, two unknown suspects broke Baltimore County Police are investi- he had been shot in the leg. He lot at Loafer’s, located in the 6500 the main glass door to La Tolteca gating a fatal crash that took place was taken to an area hospital block of Baltimore National Pike. and forced open the manager’s Aug. 18 on Liberty Road near Flor- for treatment and is expected to In Woodlawn Precinct 2, someone office. An employee’s personal ida Road. survive. broke into Dominican Beauty Salon camera was taken. Flame The preliminary investigation Preliminary information indicates through a side window. Money Charbroiled Chicken and Little indicates that the rider of a that he was shot following a verbal was taken from the cash drawer. In Caesars Pizza in the 11300 block motorcycle, identified as Rudy altercation with the suspect near Woodlawn on Aug. 21, a suspect were also broken into. Nothing Coles of Catonsville, was traveling the corner of Purnell Drive and Royal stole 100 copper and brass pipes appears to have been taken from eastbound on Liberty Road when Oak Avenue. The suspect fled the from inside the old Bennigans either business. a 2018 Toyota Corolla traveling location prior to arrival of police. restaurant in front of Security Square In Pikesville westbound in the center turn lane Anyone with information on this Mall. Precinct 4, attempted to turn left into a gas shooting is asked to contact police Also, at Security Square Mall, police are station in front of the motorcycle. at 410-307-2020. two armed suspects entered Game seeking the The motorcycle skidded into the Stop on Aug. 25 and demanded identity of a front corner of the Corolla, causing Multiple Businesses Robbed money from the cash register and man who stole the rider to be thrown from the In dozens of recent incidences, safe. They forced the victims to the numerous motorcycle. local residents were robbed while back of the store, where they were items from a Coles, 48, was taken to the walking to their vehicles, in their made to hand the suspects multiple Walgreens hospital and later pronounced driveways and even while changing Playstation 4s. Pharmacy at 1510 Reisterstown Rd. dead. The driver of the Corolla was a tire. Other victims had their homes In Franklin Precinct 3, there were Call 410-886-1279 if you recognize not injured. and vehicles broken into. several commercial burglaries the suspect, who is pictured. Crimes also took place at several along a stretch of Reisterstown Three suspects entered a Police Investigate Second businesses. In Wilkens District 1, Road between Aug. 18 and 19. In jewelry store in the 1500 block of Shooting in Woodlawn the Subway in the 5300 block of the 11800 block of Reisterstown Reisterstown Road, held the security While detectives in the violent Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville Road, unknown suspects entered guard at gunpoint and stole Rolex crimes unit continued to investigate was robbed. And, on Sept. 8 at 4:15 J’s Produce Market and took two watches. Also, four suspects entered a Sept. 11 shooting on Solar Circle a.m., two suspects pried open the safes and cash. In the same block, a business at 8100 block of Liberty where a man was shot in the leg, sliding door at Walgreens in the 6300 suspects gained entry to Wendy’s Road, jumped over the counter and another call came out for a man block of Baltimore National Pike in by throwing a rock through a glass took cigarettes and money from shot iin Woodlawn. Catonsville and attempted to take door. Nothing appeared to have register. Two were armed. Detectives responded to the 2600 the ATM, but failed. been taken. Page 24 Northwest Voice September 2018

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Windsor Blvd. building, which is now up for sale. Without a doubt, the OWE Center will to workforce development office — tenants that fit the “We were growing and growing and ran out of brighten the property behind the mall, which mission for healthier families and communities, space because of our different ministries,” Bethea backs up to a parking lot for trucks from a local re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals, job says. The church has been leasing a nearby location school. Signs announcing that the OWE Center creation and safe places for young people. for its administrative offices and youth center, and is coming soon have been posted on the entrance “Because it’s been neglected and abandoned, has a day care center and food pantry—which will doors, and congregation members have been people have no clue about what’s there. Everything also move. landscaping the perimeter and preparing to will fit just right,” Bethea says. Bethea would not disclose the purchase price, move their administrative offices next month. There is high interest in the future of the mall, but state bond bills, as well as support from the The center’s grand opening is scheduled for next which currently is anchored by Macy’s and Sears community and congregation are helping to finance spring. The worship area will be located at the department stores. Business owners have been told the property. center, specifically in the space formerly occupied that the mall is not closing, and some have extended A former Woodlawn resident and eighth grade by the banquet hall. A spa remains open during the their leases. Reportedly, David Brown Enterprises is teacher at Woodlawn Middle, Bethea says she saw construction, but most of the other businesses have still looking to purchase the mall from its multiple first hand the community’s needs. “I got to meet been long gone. owners, and move forward with development plans. the children. I got to meet the parents. I saw the The larger space will help her expand her food At the time developer Howard Brown met stressed-out single parent and the married couples pantry in size and double the times she feed people. with community members two years ago to talk struggling to get along. I saw the way people could An after-school program/summer camp will keep about his vision to purchase the mall from its be supported.” young people busy during the critical 3 to 6 p.m. five owners and redevelop it into retail, office Results from a community needs assessment hours, workforce development and job training, and community space, Bethea, who attended study that the church and county health depart- wealth creation, SAT preparation, drama and stage that meeting at Morning Star Baptist Church’s ment undertook last year for western Baltimore development, a computer lab and reading center. A outreach and education center, said she was under County confirmed what she knew: that local first-floor day care center that will accommodate a confidentiality clause. However, she and Brown residents needed services to increase opportunities infants, as well as older children, is also in the will be meeting in the near future, Bethea said, to for home ownership, education, jobs and wealth, as project. determine how they can work together. well as comprehensive approaches to reduce violent The OWE Center will also have three restaurants crime and sexually transmitted diseases. and a hair salon, as well as an adoption agency and September 2018 Northwest Voice Page 25

Morning Star Baptist Church to Open Family Life Center in Woodlawn

Morning Star Baptist Church continues its efforts to impact the Woodlawn community with the opening of the first phase of renovations at the Morning Star Family Life Center in Woodlawn. Nearly 200 members and invited guests celebrated the milestone on Sept. 15 at the new center. The facility, located at 1600 Whitehead Court, includes classroom and meeting spaces for what will become a community hub of trainings, activities for youth and seniors, and workforce development programs. The opening of its Family Life Center represents a third component in the Morning Star campus. Future phases will include a youth and adult recreational activities center, commercial kitchen and events hall. Bishop Dwayne Debnam, senior pastor, says the church has a vision to change lives, and serve and empower the community. Morning Star, a 122-year-old church that was founded in Catonsville, dedicated its newly constructed house of worship at 1512 Woodlawn

Drive in December 2017. The church also operates BAPTIST CHURCH MORNING STAR PHOTO: its community outreach and educational center and Bishop Dwayne Debnam (center) cuts the ribbon for the first phase of renovations at a Family Life Center Renaissance Christian Counseling Center from its in Woodlawn. He is flanked on the left by Doug Moore, Doris Duren and Carla Debnam, and on the right by Corey Debnam, Del. Adrienne Jones, Sen. Delores Kelley, Eugene Clark, Sen. Shirley Nathan Pulliam, 6665 Security Boulevard location. Del. Charles Sydnor and Marty Glaze.

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Do You Know This History? 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 Rollins, 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 3115 THORNFIELD RD Split Level 3 Bedrm 2 1/2 Bath $229,90 0 $224,000 6823 HUNTINGTON DR Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $246,000 $242,000 Baltimore City and Baltimore County used to be one jurisdic- 2003 HILLSIDE DR Rancher 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $239,000 $237,000 tion. A sign at the Baltimore County Courthouse in Towson 5924 MONTGOMERY ST Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 3 Bath $245,900 $240,000 shares the history of the separation, which took place July 3671 FOREST HILL RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $279,000 $280,000 4, 1851. “Towsontown was chosen as county seat by popular vote Feb. 13, 1854. The courthouse of local limestone and WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 marble was completed in 1855 at a cost of $30,000. 7114 NEVILLE CT Colonial 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $265,000 $265,000 8414 DOGWOOD RD Colonial 3 Bedrm 1 Bath $229,000 $230,000 9803 OLD COURT RD Farm House 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $355,000 $354,000 1714 NEWCASTLE RD Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $229,000 $224,000 7906 CANTWELL RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $349,900 $355,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 9434 PARAGON CT Traditional 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $299,000 $280,000 23 MONTROSE AVE Colonial 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,000 $269,000 108 AMELIA WAY Colonial 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $319,950 $319,950 3689 ASHLEY WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $499,990 $475,000 346 KEARNEY DR Split Level 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $279,90 0 $275,000 RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 9068 MEADOW HEIGHTS RD Colonial 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $224,900 $223,340 3808 HENDON RD Rancher 5 Bedrm 2 Bath $265,000 $265,000 3840 TERKA CIR Cape Cod 5 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,90 0 $269,90 0 3719 ELKANAH PL Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $249,90 0 $253,000 3601 RUSTY ROCK RD Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 3 Bath $299,90 0 $295,000 Hannah More Academy, founded in 1832, is the oldest epis- copal boarding school for girls in the United States. Ann Van PIKESVILLE, 21208 Bibber Neilson gave three acres of land at this location to 4603 TEMA RD Split Level 3 bedrm 2 ½ bath $229,90 0 $229,90 0 found an academy for girls. The academy became the Did- 8209 BRATTLE RD Rancher 2 Bedrm 2 Bath $279,90 0 $270,000 cesan School for the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland in 1873. The sign is located in front of the Hannah More School in 301 CHALK HILL DR Traditional 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $385,000 $217, 5 0 0 Reisterstown. Photos: Janet Anderson 9 WHISPERWOOD CT Colonial 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $450,000 $525,000 3409 KEYSER RD Rancher 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $615,000 $600,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 10 SHADOW CT Contemporary 4 Bedrm 2 (2) ½ Bath $540,000 $535,000 3689 ASHLEY WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $499,90 0 $475,000 109 EGYPT FARMS RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $349,900 $345,000 North America's Lagrest Independent Financial 346 KEARNEY DR Split Foyer 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $279,90 0 $275,000 Services Marketing Organization! 12307 TIMBER GROVE RD Rancher 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $355,000 $355,000 Learn How Money Works and REISTERSTOWN, 21136 How It Can Work For You! 15 BONDI WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 4 ½ Bath $709,50 0 $690,000 Life Insurance / Auto & Home Insurance / Long Term Care Insurance 203 JANET CT Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,90 0 $265,000 Local Representative 4 TRIGHTON CT Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $575,000 $565,000 Berdetta & George White, LFCH8 302 TOWNLEIGH RD Bilevel 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $314,900 $300,000 3655 Old Court Rd/Suite 5, Pikesville, Maryland 21208 443.677.2100 12102 LAMOTTES CT Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $419,90 0 $425,000 ADDRESS STYLE BEDROOM BATH LISTED CLOSE SALE WOODLAWN, 21207 3115 THORNFIELD RD Split Level 3 Bedrm 2 1/2 Bath $229,90 0 $224,000 6823 HUNTINGTON DR Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $246,000 $242,000 2003 HILLSIDE DR Rancher 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $239,000 $237,000 5924 MONTGOMERY ST Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 3 Bath $245,900 $240,000 3671 FOREST HILL RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $279,000 $280,000 WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 7114 NEVILLE CT Colonial 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $265,000 $265,000 8414 DOGWOOD RD Colonial 3 Bedrm 1 Bath $229,000 $230,000 9803 OLD COURT RD Farm House 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $355,000 $354,000 1714 NEWCASTLE RD Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $229,000 $224,000 7906 CANTWELL RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $349,900 $355,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 9434 PARAGON CT Traditional 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $299,000 $280,000 23 MONTROSE AVE Colonial 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,000 $269,000 108 AMELIA WAY Colonial 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $319,950 $319,950 3689 ASHLEY WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $499,990 $475,000 346 KEARNEY DR Split Level 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $279,90 0 $275,000 RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 9068 MEADOW HEIGHTS RD Colonial 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $224,900 $223,340 3808 HENDON RD Rancher 5 Bedrm 2 Bath $265,000 $265,000 3840 TERKA CIR Cape Cod 5 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,90 0 $269,90 0 3719 ELKANAH PL Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $249,90 0 $253,000 3601 RUSTY ROCK RD Cape Cod 4 Bedrm 3 Bath $299,90 0 $295,000 PIKESVILLE, 21208 4603 TEMA RD Split Level 3 bedrm 2 ½ bath $229,90 0 $229,90 0 8209 BRATTLE RD Rancher 2 Bedrm 2 Bath $279,90 0 $270,000 301 CHALK HILL DR Traditional 3 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $385,000 $217, 5 0 0 9 WHISPERWOOD CT Colonial 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $450,000 $525,000 3409 KEYSER RD Rancher 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $615,000 $600,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 10 SHADOW CT Contemporary 4 Bedrm 2 (2) ½ Bath $540,000 $535,000 3689 ASHLEY WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $499,90 0 $475,000 109 EGYPT FARMS RD Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $349,900 $345,000 346 KEARNEY DR Split Foyer 3 Bedrm 2 ½ Bath $279,90 0 $275,000 12307 TIMBER GROVE RD Rancher 3 Bedrm 2 Bath $355,000 $355,000 REISTERSTOWN, 21136 15 BONDI WAY Colonial 5 Bedrm 4 ½ Bath $709,50 0 $690,000 203 JANET CT Split Level 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $269,90 0 $265,000 4 TRIGHTON CT Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $575,000 $565,000 302 TOWNLEIGH RD Bilevel 4 Bedrm 2 Bath $314,900 $300,000 12102 LAMOTTES CT Colonial 4 Bedrm 3 ½ Bath $419,90 0 $425,000