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1 CMYK 12 BASE--11.00DX8.75W TRIM-- Pasadena VoicE PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY pasadena, Md Fe bruary 20, 2019 A1 Time To Vote For The Worldwide Night To Shine Tradition Best Of Pasadena! Touches The Lives Of Local Families he Voice wants to for at least 10 categories know which busi- for the ballot to be valid. Tnesses, restaurants, If you are nominating a By Dylan Roche shining example of the services and venues in business that has multiple [email protected] support that families Greater Pasadena have locations, please specify like hers have in the become your favorites over the exact location you magine stepping out community. “When the past year. It’s simple are nominating. of a limousine onto you go into places in — just fill out the survey - Entries should be Ia red carpet to the the community with and return it to the Voice mailed to Pasadena Voice, sound of a cheering, disabled children, you’re by Friday, April 5. We P.O. Box 177, Pasadena, applauding crowd. You different; this particu- will then tally all the votes Maryland, 21123, or hand- enter a dance hall where lar event is designed for and announce this year’s delivered to our office at there are decorations, children like them and winners in our April 18 1511 Ritchie Highway, Suite music, food and other it gives them a sense of edition. You may also cast 304, in Arnold. luxuries just for you and belonging,” she said. your ballot by voting on- a hundred other guests FAITH in Glen line at www.pasadenavoice. The Dates who, like you, have Burnie was one of 10 com/bestofpasadena. Deadline for entry is spent much of their churches in Maryland Friday, April 5. All entries lives on the fringes. and the only one in The Rules must be received by close That’s a major part Anne Arundel County Photo by Stephanie Mennell Photography - Nominees must be lo- of business on April 5 to of what makes Night to participate in Night cated within the Pasadena be counted. We will print a to Shine so special. The to Shine, which is spon- Voice distribution area zip reminder in the March 21 worldwide prom-style sored by the Tim Tebow codes — 21122 (Pasadena), issue of The Voice, and the event for young people Foundation. More than of the event for two years, Geared toward young people 21056 (Gibson Island) and winners will be announced with special needs, 100 guests — some of sees FAITH’s participation as ages 14 and older, the event 21226 (Curtis Bay). in the April 18 issue. which took place this whom came from as far a Night to Shine host church matches each guest with a - Entries must be made Winning businesses, year on Friday, Febru- as Pennsylvania and as a way to provide families a volunteer buddy who escorts on original newsprint - organizations, services ary 8, cultivates an Virginia — were treated home where they can be loved him or her throughout the no photocopies, faxes, and venues will receive a atmosphere of support, by more than 250 vol- year-round. “I’ve grown up evening. When they arrive, scans or emails - and custom-designed window love and celebration. unteers to an evening with special-needs people in guests receive a corsage or must be mailed or hand- sticker designating their For Heather Ferguson, a out with photo shoots, my life,” she said. “It’s near and boutonniere, then girls are delivered to the Voice (one Best of Pasadena status. Pasadena mother whose limo rides, a red-carpet dear to my heart, and this is an treated to hair and makeup entry per household). Thank you for your par- two sons with dis- arrival and dancing. awesome ministry. I want them pampering while boys get their - Dropping off or mailing ticipation. We look forward abilities attended this Deanna Lechow- to feel special, and I want to see shoes shined. Afterward, they of multiple ballots will to announcing the winners year’s Anne Arundel icz, who has been the the excitement on their faces. It have a photo shoot against a not be accepted. Voters you select! County event, it’s a volunteer chairperson makes my heart so overjoyed.” »»Continued on A6 must fill in nominations »»Cast your votes on A6 Pittman Anne Arundel May Soon Regulate Short-Term Rentals

By Zach Sparks released in January by Airb- change I could see.” Plans New [email protected] nb, Anne Arundel County Matt Hetrick lists four had 48,700 arrivals that properties on Airbnb includ- t sounds like the plot of paid a collective $7.8 mil- ing a loft over Main Street Budget a slapstick comedy film lion to hosts during 2018. in Annapolis that was I— a group of people rent Of Maryland’s 24 jurisdic- booked 351 times between a home for the weekend and tions, only Baltimore City June 2015 and January Hearing invite more than 100 guests ($14.9 million), Montgomery 2019. He would welcome to a party that gets so rowdy County ($11.3 million) and fair regulations and zon- Format that police are called three Prince George’s County ($9.4 ing discussions, but he times, and when the cruis- million) had more. The next thinks laws limiting the By Zach Sparks ers arrive, the partiers all closest, Garrett County, ac- frequency of rentals in Anne zach @pasadenavoice.com rush to their cars and create counted for $2 million. Arundel County would be a bottleneck at a spot they Carol Shepard lists her detrimental. ike walking into a mistake for Riviera Beach home on “I think if someone is store” — that’s how the com- Short-term rentals, like this Arnold home owned by Timothy Airbnb. From September upset about their neighbor “LCounty Executive munity exit. Mewmaw, allow people to visit Anne Arundel County at an 2016 to mid-February 2019, or a party, that’s not the Steuart Pittman described Except affordable rate, but some neighbors are worried about guests. her home was booked 191 best way to do it,” Hetrick the new town hall budget this was times. She is in favor of said. “I find it counter to the meeting process. Instead of not a fictional scenario and the sites like HomeAway, VRBO, some reasonable restric- spirit of entrepreneurship choosing between a new pair Severna Park neighbors did FlipKey and the most tions but believes it’s up to and to the idea of introduc- of athletic shoes and a crock- not laugh when they heard popular, Airbnb, which all the homeowner to enforce ing guests to our county pot, Anne Arundel County the raucous noise and saw allow people to rent out rules that keep guests from and our city. The people are residents will voice their cars speeding through the their property on a short- disturbing neighbors. vibrant and they come from preference between salary Kensington community on term basis. “Airbnb doesn’t come all over the country. They’re raises, community amenities July 4, 2018. That business has become to my house to make sure coming for a wedding or to and road improvements while Now, some people are lucrative for some home- it’s fireproof and it’s safe,” visit the Naval Academy. also supporting or opposing advocating regulations on owners. According to data Shepard said. “That’s one There is a longstanding the tax hikes that may fund tradition of renting out those items. homes during Commis- Voters opted for a referen- sioning Week.” dum in 2016 that required How Soup-erb: 10th Crab Soup Cook-Off Timothy Mewmaw uses the county executive to hold Airbnb to list a detached at least two public budget bedroom in Arnold. Since hearings prior to finalizing Expected To Be The Rotary’s Best Yet April 2017, he’s hosted 185 the initial proposal on May times. Both he and Hetrick 1. Pittman is expanding that By Zach Sparks vide more than 1,700 third- Bahama Mike’s, the agreed that homeowners requirement so that each zach @pasadenavoice.com graders with dictionaries? The Greene Turtle, Kim should take responsibil- council district will have a answer: a whole lot. Ward of Angel’s Food ity for setting house rules, meeting. Northeast High ow many 3-ounce cups The Lake Shore-Severna Market, Bella Napoli and the site’s rating system School will host the Pasadena of crab soup does it Park Rotary Club is inviting Italian Restaurant, alerts users about noncom- event on Tuesday, March 12, Htake to help send six the public to its annual crab and Founders Tavern pliant guests and bad hosts. »»Continued on A4 students to college and to pro- soup cook-off, where they can and Grille. “I fail to see how restric- taste the area’s best cream Ten years ago, Ro- tions would address some- of crab and Maryland crab tarian Larry Sanders one being a rambunctious soups, vote for their favorites, coined the idea for neighbor, but I agree it is and support Pasadena and a Rotary crab soup a concern,” Mewmaw said. Inside Severna Park’s youth. cook-off as a replace- “Renters should follow the Community...... A1-A7 Sports...... B1-B5 This year’s event is set ment for the club’s same guidelines for parking, Politics & Opinion...... A8 School & Youth...... B6-B9 for Sunday, March 24, from pancake breakfast, which John Clark, added, “Nobody for noise ordinance, for all Health & Fitness...... A9 Arts & Entertainment. B10-B12 1:00pm to 4:00pm at Kurtz’s yielded minimal profits. was trying to do a soup that stuff.” Business ...... A10-A12 Business Directory...... B9 Beach, located at 2070 “You can’t do much with competition that time of year. Montgomery County, Kurtz Avenue in Pasadena. $300,” he said. It was more in the fall when Prince George’s County and facebook.com/pasadenavoice @PasadenaVoice BLOG pasadenavoice.com/blogs Confirmed restaurants are The event’s current chair, »»Continued on A4 »»Continued on A5 A2 Fe bruary 20, 2019 pasadena Voice

Publishers Dianna Lancione Margueritte Mills Lonnie Lancione Chris Mullady Leads Wellness Editor’s Voice Chief Operating Officer Volunteer Larry Sells Of The Month Class For CHS Teachers V.P., Operations ballot count. The voting Brian Lancione period ends on April 5, Sales Account Executive the school. Dylan Roche and all the ballots will Shannon Vitielliss Editor “Unfortunately, teach- be totaled so that win- Inside Sales Support ing is not the healthi- ners can be announced Heather Lancione est profession in terms in the April 18 issue of Editor of confinement to the In case you missed it the paper. Dylan Roche classroom,” Mullady said. on the front page, I will If you’re eligible for Sports Editor “A lot of teachers find be only too happy to fill a category in Best of Colin Murphy themselves sitting for you in — it’s February, Pasadena, be sure to let Assistant Editor long periods of time, as and that means it’s time all your supporters know Zach Sparks well. And then you com- to start voting for our to vote for you. Now isn’t Staff Reporter bine that with the stress annual Best of Pasadena the time to be modest. Maya Pottiger of the occupation, and contest. It’s amazing to We want as many people Creative Director Will Nauman then the demands of the me how popular this con- in the community voting Reporters occupation.” test always proves to be. as possible so that the Judy Tacyn Through strength and Not that I should be list of winners will reflect Dave Topp Christopher Mullady received his Volunteer of the Month conditioning classes, Mul- surprised, of course. I whom or what everyone Columnists award from Voice staff reporter Maya Pottiger. lady has watched bonds know our readers take really considers the best. Brian Chisholm form between colleagues pride in their community, You can even reach out Mary Cobbler say, ‘Hey, are you coming who wouldn’t ordinar- and everyone has their to us to get a digital copy Peter Franchot By Maya Pottiger Sandi Parrish today?’” Mullady said. ily interact. favorite place to eat, their of our “Vote for Us” flyer Bryan Simonaire On Monday afternoons, “Now, all of a sudden, they “Just based on their trusted health care pro- with all the necessary Nathan Volke a handful of Chesapeake swing by the classroom responsibilities, a lot of fessional, their favorite information. Print it and Contributors High School staff members and say, ‘Hey, that’s still them don’t naturally speak home service company, post it in your front win- Dr. Jeffrey Cranska meet in the school’s well- going on tonight, right?’ to each other,” Mullady and so on and so forth. dow, or share it on your Dr. Catherine DeJesus-Savas ness center for a strength I like the grown enthusi- said. “Now, all of a sudden, That’s why I hope that Facebook and Instagram. Jason LaBarge and conditioning class. asm. They’re also looking they are because of this when you finish reading While winter contin- Student Intern The class is voluntarily led forward to it.” bond and the way they this column, you’ll turn ues, don’t go hibernating Ally Fisher by Christopher Mullady, Each Monday, roughly push each other. It’s great. back to the front page to on us! I know the cold Photographers a math and computer sci- five to 10 staff members They’re forging their own read the rules and then and the snow have been a John Mennell Stephanie Mennell ence teacher. show up for an hour of little team.” to page A6 to read all the drag this year, but I also “It’s all about you get- stretching and exercising Another teacher leads categories eligible for this know many of you are ting better. Just be a led by Mullady. Though yoga classes on Thursdays. year’s contest. still getting out to make The Pasadena Voice little better he never Mullady said he tries to in- We had to remove a the community a bet- is published by tomorrow completed corporate some of the yoga few categories to make ter place. We are always than you Just be a little better his official moves into the stretches room for new ones, but on the lookout for story Family owned and were today,” “ certification, during his class. I think you’ll agree that ideas, and we want tips operated since 1981 Mullady tomorrow than you Mullady has In his class, Mullady this year’s ballot reflects on the news that mat- said. “We’re been interest- focuses a lot on technique. a range of businesses, ters to you, our readers. Please send your news to: were today. We’re [email protected] focusing on ed in personal He wants to make sure organizations and even If you know of a person P.O. Box 177 progress, not focusing on progress, training for everyone is doing the exer- people who make Pasa- or project that should be Pasadena, MD 21123 perfection.” not perfection.” several years, cises correctly so that they dena stand out. featured in the paper, or 410-255-5888 Mullady and he has can repeat them at home You can even cast your if you have feedback on started the —— Chris Mullady four clients or outside of school. vote online — no enve- anything you’ve read, class in that he sees “Everyone needs mini lopes, stamps or mail- shoot me an email at No part of this publication November. Over the last outside of school. victories. No matter your ing required. Just go to [email protected]. may be reproduced without few months, the club has Mullady was interested occupation, it just feels www.pasadenavoice.com/ I look forward to hearing permission of the publisher ©2019. The publisher is grown, as has the enthusi- in helping his colleagues good,” Mullady said. “I bestofpasadena and type from you. not responsible for any asm from the staff mem- because he wanted to think it’s important be- in your nominees. Bear Until next time, errors, omissions, etc. Views bers who are involved. create a healthy option cause it makes them feel in mind that you can vote Pasadena — stay warm, expressed are not necessarily “In the past, I’d have to for faculty members at good as well.” only once, so make your and stay dry! those of the publisher.

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Park affiliate in 2014, annual & Grille earned people’s Clark has an even more ambi- dictionary costs increased choice for Maryland crab and tious goal this year: $14,000. from about $2,000 to $5,200, Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant That amount would fund the Clark said. took people’s choice for best scholarships and diction- This year’s event will have cream of crab. Other past win- ary project, but the Rotary’s lower ticket prices and a lower ners include Gourmet Pizza previous record from any Lake registration fee for partici- and Subs, Two Rivers Steak & Shore-Severna Park Rotary pating restaurants, yet Clark Fish House, Honey Bee Diner, crab soup cook-off is $10,000 hopes to make up the differ- Giuseppe’s took people’s choice Fifer’s Seafood, Garry’s Grill and the highest attendance ence with corporate sponsor for best cream of crab during and The Pit Stop Pub. was 586 in 2013. donations and with added en- the 2018 crab soup cook-off. Three yet-to-be-determined The Reserve at Two Rivers opened its doors on Friday, “Our focus went from being thusiasm for the event, which judges will do a blind taste January 25, for a grand fundraiser to benefit Take just scholarships to also be- is even more family friendly ing, and painted crab shells,” test to determine the win- Back Our Streets, a nonprofit partnership dedicated to ing dictionaries,” said Clark, this year. Clark said. “So it’s not just ners. Business owners, helping schools, children and families in Anne Arundel who counted 20 elementary “We’re going to have face tasting soup.” politicians, chefs, retired fire County. Among the supporters of the evening were schools throughout Pasadena, painting, balloons, photog- But, of course, the appeal chiefs and culinary teachers Two Rivers owner Tony Toskov (center) and Delegates Severna Park and Arnold that raphy with the Rotary sign for many people is the soup, have all served as judges over Nic Kipke and Brian Chisholm of District 31B. benefit from the program. in the back, nautical cloth- and the event has plenty of it. the years. The recipes are always inter- “I’ve tried hard to get esting and varied. people of note and I try to “Some people put pork in have someone different every Pittman Plans New Budget Hearing Format the Maryland crab and some year,” Clark said. “They are »»Continued from A1 The Anne Arundel County holistically of what the cost on incrementally funding our people will keep it to vegeta- not [affiliated] with us in any from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. website will allow people is of making these decisions,” government infrastructure bles,” Clark said. “I think the way other than I met them Each town hall will feature to review last year’s spend- Volke said. and the people who make it spicier ones are some of the through business, or the com- opening remarks from ing, and see the cost of According to a January work — police, firefighters best. For the cream of crab, munity or through our other the county executive and adding services and county report issued by the Spend- and teachers, and there are some people are OK with that connections.” the host councilmember, employees. ing and Affordability Com- many other people too,” Volke clam chowder consistency Kurtz’s Beach will have followed by a brief budget “We’ve asked for basic mittee, Anne Arundel County said. “I think we can do that while others want the thick- other food on hand for kids, presentation. Attendees will information: how much a should receive $57.2 million without raising taxes.” ness. It just depends on your and an open bar will service then be encouraged to pose police officer and car costs, more than Fiscal Year 2019 Other budget town hall preference.” anyone 21 and over. questions. how much a teacher costs, due to an income growth rate meetings include Southern Angel’s Food Market Gen- Tickets are $10 for adults “Rather than having the how much a school costs,” projection of 3.75 percent. High School on February eral Manager Kim Ward has and free for children 5 and citizens come in and talk to Pittman said. “If we want to Pittman said roughly $40 27, Arundel High School on thrown “everything but the under. Advanced adult tickets the department heads and fund those things, then we million of that total will be March 5, Glen Burnie High kitchen sink” in her award- can be purchased at Sanders pick up their brochures in look at sources of revenue. earmarked for mandated School on March 7, Lindale winning soup, which features Diamond Jewelers, located a gymnasium with a bunch There’s the property tax, the requirements like pensions. Middle School on March 20, beef, bacon, beer and barley at 31 Magothy Beach Road of tables, it’s going to be a income tax and impact fees Salary increases might Severna Park High School among other vegetables and in Pasadena. To learn more hearing, and there is going to from developers.” mean reversing course on on March 26 and Annapolis seasonings. One year, Found- about the event or corporate be information provided to Councilman Nathan Volke recent tax cuts under former High School on March 28. Pit- ers Tavern and Grille mixed sponsorships, call Clark at people before they come to is eager to attend the budget County Executive Steve tman’s administration plans broccoli into its Maryland 410-320-3145. that hearing,” Pittman said. hearing to learn more about Schuh and the former county to live-stream each meeting. crab soup. “It’s a win-win,” Clark said. “People are going to stand up, the options and he’s in favor council, but Volke thinks that Pittman will announce Meanwhile, repeat win- “We’re going to raise money just the way they do at the of the new format. objective can be met without his budget on May 1. The ner Bella Napoli sticks to a for scholarships and diction- county council meetings, and “The budget will have raising taxes. county council will have 45 straightforward yet succulent aries and we’re also going to argue for what they believe not been put together yet, “I’m opposed to tax increas- days to deliberate changes. recipe that goes heavy on promote the restaurants. Out- and I’m going to listen. 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Coun- returning sponsor, Brian By Judy Tacyn cilmember Hans Riemer Feldman from Montgomery sponsored the Montgomery County, has no plans to Pull your Trapper Keeper County bill, which took ef- reintroduce it, according to from your locker and mark fect in July 2018. his office. down March 2 so you can “We had a fair amount of Nationwide, Indiana was attend the ‘80s-themed residents who were using the only state to pass short- party of the year — the Airbnb … buying up prop- term rental regulations Pasadena Business Asso- erty and turning them into in 2018, although 15 other ciation’s annual fundraiser full-time hotels,” he said. states considered changes, dinner at Kurtz’s Beach “Homes are for housing and according to the Pew Re- from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. we want to keep it that way.” search Center. The crowd-pleasing Guys The accepted Montgomery Each Maryland jurisdic- in Thin Ties band will rock County legislation limits tion will continue regulat- the house with ‘80s music, homeowners to short-term ing the short-term rental so grab your turtleneck, rentals of 120 days per year industry on its own. puffer jacket or jelly shoes if they do not reside in the Prince George’s County and plan to moonwalk the home. It also limits the legislation, which will take night away. number of guests to six per effect in October 2019, was Dine on delicious cui- listing and two adults per similar to the Montgom- sine — like pit beef and raw Not only do event attendees get to support Pasadena’s youth but they also get to don room. Homeowners must ery County law in that it oysters — and decadent stylish outfits while vying for the honor of Best Costume. also apply for $150 licenses requires hosts to apply for a desserts from a menu only and renew them each year. county license and it allows the chefs at Kurtz’s can who has coordinated the an- However, tuition was far out and only inspired me to “You hear from people only eight guests. offer. There will be dozens nual dinner for seven years. of range, and without the work even harder in college. saying, ‘I think it’s ter- In December, after facing of baskets, donated by local “Now I am in a position to very generous scholarship Hard work does pay off and rible. It’s my property and I pressure from representa- businesses, in a silent auc- help deserving young people from the Pasadena Business the scholarship I received should be able to do what I tives in the hotel industry, tion that will surely have achieve their dreams, too.” Association, I very well may helped to allow me to at- want with it,’” Riemer said. the Baltimore City Council something for everyone. 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By Judy Tacyn fun. Additionally, there is a com- their homes and keeping Mil-Bur Bur because she had friends in the school system. “We looked for munity park, a marina overlook- looking good.” community and heard that new over a year and ended up driving Tucked away at the end of ing Cornfield Creek, and a boat homes were going to be built and through the Mil-Bur community Mountain Road — between Ches- pier and ramp. Glenn Clayville annexed to the community. She when a house popped up for sale. apeake High School and Downs Resident for 23 Years loved the size and amenities that I immediately fell in love with Park — is a small, quiet neighbor- Cindy Ruskey Glenn Clayville has lived Mil-Bur homes offered, and she it because it had trees and the hood called Mil-Bur. With both Resident for 24 Years throughout Lake Shore neighbor- knew that it would be a great place houses are all different,” Tuozzo water and park access, and within Cindy Ruskey and her husband, hoods for 51 years. He grew up in to raise children. Because her fam- said. After touring the home, the walking distance to three of the David, moved to Pasadena in 1985 Sylvan View, purchased his first ily members are avid boaters, the Tuozzos went to their son’s soccer best public schools in the county, and into the Mil-Bur commu- house in Long Point, and moved marina privileges were appealing. game. “While speaking with some it’s no surprise that when one of nity in 1995. to Mil-Bur in 1996. “We are blessed with great other parents there, we found out the 75 homes go on the market, “We actually chose the house “Living almost my entire life neighbors that we know we can that the house we had just looked they sell quickly. and property not knowing what a in Pasadena, I could not ask for a depend on. We all look out for one at was their best friend’s house. Children attend Bodkin El- gem we had stumbled upon,” Cin- better place to grow up and raise another,” Pirone said. “Our neigh- We asked them to put in a good ementary, which they can walk to dy said. “It was such a nice, quiet a family,” Clayville said. “Like me, bors help one another by running word for us. An offer was put in on sidewalk-lined streets secured and well-kept neighborhood.” my kids go to the same schools, errands, taking meals to someone and accepted within the next by a crossing guard. Older kids at- Cindy said that the majority of play for Lake Shore sports, ride in need and taking someone to two days.” tend Chesapeake Bay Middle and community events revolve around bikes around Downs Park and appointments when needed.” Tuozzo called her neighbors Chesapeake High School. the park, pool and holidays, with through the neighborhoods. Dur- The Pirones participate in many incredible. “We have so much The community enjoys sum- a purposeful intention of connect- ing the summer, children hang community activities, and enjoy fun together and we enjoy being mer parties at the community’s ing socially. out in neighborhood until dark helping on cleanup days to get around each other so much,” she private pool. Nearly monthly She and her family have appre- without any fear. Everyone looks the pool and park ready for the said. “Nobody wants to leave activities include adult game ciated the neighborhood’s close out for everyone else’s kids, which season. Her husband has served Mil-Bur. We have had people here night; kids movie night; Mil-Bur proximity to educational facilities, is no different than growing up in on the homeowners association for a long time. That should say bar crawl; a kids Easter egg hunt a library, Downs Park and water ‘70s in Sylvan View. You can’t go board in many capacities. something.” at the park; Memorial Day party; access. Two of her three children anywhere without running into Tuozzo serves as the commu- kids “school’s out for summer” attended Bodkin Elementary, and someone you know.” Megan Tuozzo nity social director. “I wouldn’t party; Fourth of July potluck all three attended Chesapeake Clayville has been on the home- Resident for Nearly have it any other way,” she said. party; Labor Day party; neighbor- Bay Middle and Chesapeake owners board for approximately Three Years “I am part of the book club, and hood patio crawl; potluck Okto- High schools. 15 years, serving on the grounds Megan Tuozzo met her husband there are very few weekends that berfest party; Halloween party; “I’d definitely recommend and architectural committee. in college at Virginia Tech. After you won’t find me at the pool in December caroling; and a holiday Mil-Bur,” Cindy added. “It’s far graduation, they moved to Pasa- the summer. 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Nathan Volke biggest factor is us. golden rule in our own lives After hearing from those From Annapolis Councilman Some people have sug- is acknowledging that there who have been bullied, as- District 3 gested we need legislation or are people in our community saulted, and made to feel judge, Mary Ellen Barbera, at new public policies to address who have been affected by less than others — directly Bryan the ceremony. these issues. To some degree, experiences of bullying, rac- from their perspective — it Simonaire The program is now Senator n my short time in office, they may be right. Policies ism and bigotry, and that it is is impossible not to acknowl- District 31 operational in both jurisdic- the unwelcome and persis- and laws can address parts of a very real problem. And if it edge the very real problem tions, but we are proposing Itent issues of bullying and these problems. But, similar is a problem for even a single they have experienced. That to extend the pilot program racially motivated incidents to realizing that we cannot person in our community, acknowledgement can lead to here is a daily and two more years since it just in our schools keep coming just expect our schools to fix then it is a problem that our validating and empathizing predictable news cycle became operational. up in the news and our local the problems, another solu- entire community should be with those experiences. That Tcoming from Washing- In a recent briefing on the discussions. These incidents tion is to look at ourselves concerned about solving. validation and empathy can ton D.C. on the problems in program, the Anne Arundel are not limited to a single and our community. That brings me to my own open up new avenues that politics: It’s the Democrat- court administrator gave a geographic area or feeder Throughout my life in this experience over the last few lead to understanding. And controlled House of Repre- glowing report of its progress system. This is not a Chesa- community, I have gotten to months. In that time, I have that understanding can lead sentative’s fault. No, it’s the in our county. He testified peake or Arundel or Severna know thousands of people in had a chance to hear from to change. Republican-controlled Senate’s that the program has been Park or Southern problem. Pasadena and Anne Arundel people who have been bullied, Many of the presenters at fault. No, no, it’s the White used numerous times with The problems are county-wide County. The overwhelming harassed and targeted by the acceptance and inclu- House’s fault. children. He also highlighted and, frankly, country-wide. majority of those people racist acts in our community. sion meeting conducted by While plenty of news com- one case where a child partici- And the issues are bigger are hardworking, generous, It has opened my eyes in new the Anne Arundel County ing out of Washington, D.C., is pated in the court dog service. than what is happening in kind-hearted people. There ways to these problems. For Public Schools last month at negative and divisive, I want The child was dealing with the schools. Dr. George Ar- are certainly some who are me, it has been especially Chesapeake Middle School to share some positive news serious emotional issues and lotto, the superintendent of bullies, racists and bigots, impactful to hear from people discussed these exact themes. coming out of Annapolis. De- bonding with the dog made Anne Arundel County Public but they are the exception, who attended Chesapeake The first step is a willingness spite not being immune from it much easier to solicit the Schools, pointed out in a col- not the rule. High School, where I went to to listen to and acknowledge political fights, grandstanding information and truth from umn last November that stu- This could be the point school, like many of you and the experiences and per- and outrageous enactment the child. dents are only inside school where you think, “You’re many of the people coming spectives of others that are of laws, Annapolis has many In fact, the administrative facilities for 19 percent of the right, I am not a bully, racist forward and bravely sharing different from our own. For good things happening. judge mentioned that dogs week. The other 81 percent of or bigot, so there is nothing their experiences. Those ex- yourself and our community, For example, a few years have come to the courthouse the time, they are in our com- more for me to do.” But just periences — mine and theirs I hope you will take that ago, you may recall I spon- once a month, even if there munity. While schools may as important as ensuring — were very different, but step, too. sored legislation to create a isn’t a child witness case. She pilot program called Court- mentioned this keeps the dogs house Dog and Child Witness familiar with the court build- Program. I worked with our ing and has a positive impact Miscommunication, Racism And A Garden court administrators, fam- on the workers and visitors in ily and children advocates, the building. Overall, she said must work to communicate ous issues. food, so we must be vigi- animal enthusiasts and legal the program has been positive Brian more effectively and avoid Now to the garden lant to remove the weeds. representatives in helping and successful. Chisholm miscommunications. There and how I will use it as a This does not mean that we our children. I am extremely pleased Delegate District 31 are three basic but impor- metaphor for taking on the should yank out all of the As you can imagine, there with the program and hope to tant components to all scourge of racism. I borrow healthy and enriched plants are many challenging court pass the extension legislation forms of communication. the following from one of that can nourish the entire cases where young children this year. Thereafter, we will y first 30 days of Intent is the first stage my favorite teachers of all good crop in an effort to de- are required to testify in emo- attempt to take the program representing you of communication and it time, Jim Rohn. “We must stroy the weeds that may be tionally charged situations in- statewide. Mhave been filled falls in any one of three all wage an intense, lifelong growing around the flour- volving domestic abuse, sexual Of course, this could not with scores of new faces categories - good intent, bad battle against the constant ishing plants. These healthy, abuse, witnessing criminal have been possible without all delivering introductions, intent and neutral intent. I downward pull. If we relax, good plants can multiply acts, contested divorce pro- the wonderful support from droves of information, mo- know in today’s electrified, the bugs and weeds of twelve-fold to the benefit ceedings and more. those in the Circuit Court, tives, agendas, questions, polarized information age, negativity will move into of all of us. If, however, we Our county, along with States Attorney’s Office, the concerns, ideas, philoso- this may sound absurd and the garden and take away decide to poison the entire Hartford County, was des- handlers and trainers of phies, stress, impossible I may be in the minority, everything of value.” This garden in order to remove ignated to participate in the the dogs, my staff, advocacy demands, and schedules but I believe 90 percent of is how I believe we must the obstructive weeds pilot program. The first phase groups and yes, the dogs, too! filled with overlapping meet- the people we encounter approach and handle these strewn about the garden, all was to establish court proto- A big thank you to all of them. ings. That said, I thank all of daily have good intentions racial acts and issues. If of us lose. cols and procedures to ensure I believe this is what people you for trusting me with this at their core. I propose we you allow me the liberty of I love this community fairness, logistics and as- are looking from their repre- incredible opportunity and move forward assuming playing the gardener, we and I am proud to call it sistance for children needing sentatives: teamwork, bipar- wouldn’t change it even for most people have good should first identify the my home, but we are not help testifying in our courts. tisan cooperation, dedication a moment. Jimmy Buffett intentions. weeds that look to destroy immune to real problems. In February 2018, the Cir- and a willingness to work with once penned and recorded a Approach is second. This the entire garden if they are We should all work consis- cuit Court had a swearing-in all stakeholders for the better- song titled “Manana” with is how we deliver or commu- not removed. The weeds can tently to better the lives of of 13 dog handlers and their ment of our Maryland. poetic talent, expressing, nicate our intentions. This soon overtake the entire those around us and be a dogs that participate in this If I can be of any assis- “Don’t try to describe a Kiss is the trickiest and most garden and destroy all the strong example of a high- program. We were honored tance, contact me at bryan. concert if you’ve never seen complex of all three stages good vegetables, plants and quality neighbor. to have Maryland’s chief [email protected]. it.” I will not fully defy his because it can take on a advice here, but I would like multitude of forms, deliver- to undertake one occurrence ies, opinions and beliefs. I will try to describe here. This is, of course, the stage I See A Lighted Path Forward In my first 30 days, I have where things often go flying been confronted with a mul- off the track and become public school students earn a Machine – the remnants of a local businesses that ask for titude of issues, but this one disagreeable, but this is diploma without the ability to bygone age when a handful of nothing more than an hon- in particular called upon often the place where we Peter balance a checkbook, establish bosses retired to the privacy est chance to succeed in the Franchot my attention. Recently, a can find great understand- Comptroller a personal budget or appreci- of a smoke-filled room and marketplace. local publication used the ing if we believe in the good ate the difference between handed their priorities down It is the wholesale rejection headline “Simonaire and intentions of others. good credit and bad - in other to the rest of us, in secrecy. of an educational policy that Chisholm must apologize to Impact/Results is the words, those basic skills they Some might see these con- wastes irretrievable class- the citizens of Pasadena for final but vital component n January, I was sworn in will need for a lifetime of suc- tradictions as threats to our room time and hundreds of missing a community based of which we can learn the by Governor Larry Hogan cess and security. hard-earned reputation as a millions of taxpayer dollars meeting on racial tensions.” most. Here’s where the Ifor a fourth term as comp- Ours is a state where too leader among states. on our society’s obsession I was a little taken aback greatest of intentions can troller. Below is a portion of many of our elected officials I don’t. I see a golden op- with standardized tests. but not overly surprised. produce some of the worst the remarks I delivered. prefer loyalty to the special portunity to adapt to the It is the embrace of a radical I do fully understand and results. It is possible in some After all these years, I interests over service to the future — to realize the true new approach — one that respect the role of the media cases to actually have good remain profoundly honored by people. They waste so much potential of a culture that is provides sensible standards and the demands outlets results from bad intentions. the chance to occupy the very time and energy to vanquish powered by ideas, transpar- of progress while giving good face with deadlines and I would hope most of our office once held by Millard ideas that have proven to be ency and citizen engagement, teachers the freedom to the relentless push to sell communication has good or Tawes, Louis Goldstein and so popular and so beneficial and not by the muscle of teach and inspiring stu- papers and advertising. I am neutral intentions with the William Donald Schaefer. As to the public. And they would machine politics. dents to learn. not sure why this publica- hope of a positive result, but I enter this, my fourth term, rather lecture the people on Through the detritus of the It means an end to the tion felt compelled to call I fear the negative could be I am more grateful than ever what they need instead of past, I see a lighted path for- corrupt practice by which me out, but I will take this the unintentional outcome. for your confidence in my abil- listening to what they want. ward. What does that mean? self-interested elected of- opportunity and address my So where am I going with ity to follow in their storied How else could one possibly The lighted path forward is ficials choose their voters absence. I have also supplied all of this and how in God’s footsteps and to take the explain the behavior of those embodied by a new approach and, through independent my thoughts on racism in name does it relate to rac- Maryland Comptroller’s Office who stand in pointless opposi- to public policy — one that redistricting, a return to the our schools and society in ism, newspaper headlines to an even higher level. tion to long summers and cold measures one’s commitment democratic ideal of allowing conclusion of this letter. and a garden? While I am proud of the Maryland beer? to an issue not by the amount neighborhoods and commu- Although I was unable When we read headlines path we have carved together Ours is a state that purport- of taxpayer money that we nities of shared interest to to attend this particular boldly exclaiming far- through the years, I am so edly treasures its small busi- are willing to spend but by choose their leaders. meeting, I attended one of reaching racial problems much more exhilarated by nesses, yet consistently drains the results that we demand It even means putting an the first of these meetings in our school systems and what lies ahead. Because, as their entrepreneurial spirit in return. end to the disenfranchise- held at the Eastern Dis- communities, it has the real we come together today, the with onerous occupational It takes the form of a state ment of those non-affiliated trict Police Department on possibility of implicating Maryland situation is one de- licensing procedures, and government that is less or independent voters who Pasadena Road just prior to many innocent people. It fined by great fiscal, economic with vague and cumbersome preoccupied with grandiose are gaining traction at a rate Christmas. We attendees can serve to become coun- and political contradictions. regulations. promises than it is with faster than that of either all left feeling strongly that terproductive and lead to Ours is, by many indicators, Maryland’s craft brew answering the phone, greeting of our two major politi- we better understood the negative results for many, the most prosperous state in industry is Exhibit A. Our cur- our taxpaying customers with cal parties. problem and had some posi- regardless of the intent. I the Union, yet our fortunes re- rent laws are skewed against respect, and pulling out all the By allowing independent tive direction for beginning fear these well-intended main conjoined with a federal them, in favor of the corporate stops to solve the problem. voters to vote in democratic the formula for taking on miscommunications far too government that is mired in alcohol monopolies that hire It is a political culture where primaries, I believe we would this dilemma. often can create a narrative dysfunction, held hostage by the best lobbyists. Instead, I our leaders place genuine trust expand our market share by We all agreed that that serves to divide rather a low-rent con man whose gov- believe Maryland’s laws and in the wisdom and common opening doors to voters we much of the problem was than move toward working erning style is based on chaos policies should be encouraging sense of those who have hired have, heretofore, excluded multiplied by a lack of together to solve complex and political stunts. their innovative spirit. us and who pay our salaries. from the most consequential communication or sim- problems. I furthermore as- Ours is arguably the best- Finally, ours is a state It is an economic approach elections in our state. ply miscommunication. sume the headline suggest- educated state in the nation, founded by reformers, and that devotes less time and We will also produce Miscommunication plays ing that I owe the Pasadena one whose colleges, universi- Maryland’s history is glorified energy to competing for global candidates who are capable of a major role and is at the community an apology was ties, medical schools and by those who had the courage corporations that demand speaking to the aspirations of root of a bulk of the prob- meant to serve as sound ad- research laboratories are con- to disrupt the status quo. billions of dollars of taxpayer a broader spectrum of Mary- lems we face today and this vice, but I believe it could be sistently resetting the limits To this day, however, the money and devotes more landers and who, therefore, controversy is not exempt. misconstrued by some that I of human understanding. politics of our state remain time and energy to tearing are better equipped to win in To combat this danger, we do not care about these seri- Yet far too many of our in the grip of the Annapolis down barriers for those small, both June and November. February 20, 2019 Pasadena Voice Health & Fitness A9 Poison Prevention Awareness Tech Talk With Dr. Cranska Catherine Every medication can ications left in containers. need to do to have a healthy and decay to occur. DeJesus-Savas have side effects, even if If you suspect that your Jeffrey Cranska mouth and get back into a Dental caries is not Associate they are over-the-counter pet has been poisoned, we Family Laser regular oral care routine. completely preventable. Veterinarian, Dentistry Calvert Veterinary medications. Do not give recommend calling ASP- See how modern dentist- No vaccine is available to Center your pet any over-the- CA Animal Poison Con- ry can help. prevent this common disease. counter medications with- trol for advice on the next Without a cure, utilize the nfortunately, out consulting with your steps to take (monitoring odern dentistry is Q: What would a dentist modern dental technologies poisoning is one of veterinarian. vs immediate examina- dynamic. Changes do to my teeth? for maximum prevention and Uthe leading causes Safety: Store medicines tion and treatment). If Mto improve patient A: A dentist is responsible limit destruction with early of injury and death in this and hazardous substances your pet is visibly ill, comfort and quality of care for a thorough examina- treatment. Decayed teeth country. One of the big- up, away, and out of the we recommend calling are always being developed. tion and proper diagnosis to need to be treated. gest poisoning epidemics sight of children and pets. Poison Control first, then The use of improved dental determine the best treatment is opioid overdoses. While Keep these substances bringing your pet in to materials, modern delivery for the patient. Q: What are gum dis- this is not such an issue in their original contain- expedite the treatment systems, lasers, computer- The first thing is to assess ease, periodontitis and with our pets, veterinari- ers. Clean any spills, process. Each poison is generated imaging, and com- the patient’s condition, exam- periodontal disease? ans are seeing an increase like antifreeze, cleaners, different and may cause puter management software ine for oral diseases and iden- A: Periodontal disease is an in people seeking these medications, etc. Also, negative affects at dif- systems are just some of tify problems. This includes infection of the tissues that drugs (as well as other choose pet-friendly ways ferent doses. the changes. a review of health history, surround teeth. It is caused controlled substances) to winterize your homes/ At Calvert Veterinary In this column, I will taking blood pressure and by the accumulation of through treatment of driveways and use pet- Center, we will do our answer questions on high- pulse, doing an oral cancer bacteria (long-term plaque). their pets. In some cases, safe pest control. best to treat poisoned technology dentistry. Please screening and examining the It’s progressive, causing the pets are being abused in Preparedness: Be pets. However, depend- direct inquiries to my website patient for oral diseases. structures that support teeth hopes that these medica- prepared for an emer- ing on the severity of the at www.cranska.com or email A comprehensive examina- to break down (gums, jaw tions will be prescribed to gency. Keep the numbers poisoning, more emergent me at familylaserdentistry@ tion includes dental radio- bone and attachment to the aid in pain management to the poison helplines in care may be required and outlook.com. graphs (X-rays) to check for roots). As gums are damaged, or anxiety. Due to this, your phone at all times. necessitate transfer to an abscesses, dental decay, oral pockets develop around the many veterinary clinics For Humans: The poison emergency facility. So re- Nine Reasons To Call pathology and periodontal teeth. Untreated, more gum have implemented more helpline is 1-800-222-1222. member to be aware, safe, A Dentist Now disease. Collected informa- is destroyed and infection stringent protocols for Text POISON to 797979 to prepared, and practice 1. Pain on biting tion will be used to plan spreads down the roots to in- assessment of patient his- save the number in your early detection to prevent 2. Swollen face treatment. fect bone. Even healthy teeth tory, physical exams, and smartphone. For Pets: The your family and fur babies 3. Broken teeth become loose, fall out or need identification require- ASPCA Animal Poison from poison-related ill- 4. Sensitive teeth Q: What is tooth decay? to be extracted. Periodontitis ments for dispensing our Control Center phone ness. Calvert Veterinary 5. Jaw pain A: Dental decay (caries) is the primary cause of adults written prescriptions for number is 888-426-4435; Center has been serving 6. Bleeding gums is a bacterial disease. In losing their teeth. these medications. While there is a fee for its servic- Pasadena and surround- 7. Bad breath their mouth, everyone has Gingivitis is the milder and we want to ensure your es. The staff will provide a ing communities for more 8. Dry mouth bacteria, which cause caries. reversible form of periodon- pets get proper pain man- case number to allow your than 14 years. The office 9. Mouth sores These bacteria form a plaque tal disease. No bone loss, yet. agement, we also need to veterinarian to access the is conveniently located at or growths on teeth (sticky bacterial Gingivitis, if untreated, can help prevent these medi- specific treatment rec- 4100 Mountain Road in deposits); sugar from the progress to periodontitis. cations from getting into ommendations for your Pasadena. To schedule an However long it has been, diet is turned into acid by Take advantage of the the wrong hands while pet’s toxin exposure. For appointment, call 410- you need to see the dentist these bacteria, which causes advances in dentistry and still being able to treat HomeAgain members who 360-7297 or visit www. for a thorough examination. decalcification of the tooth, your dentist’s experience. It’s our patients. have the full service an- calvertvet.com. You need to learn what you destroys the tooth enamel never too late for help. Many unintended expo- nual membership, there is sures affect both humans no charge to use the emer- and pets. Here are some gency medical hotline, tips to prevent poisoning. which is staffed by ASPCA UM BWMC’s Heartbeat For Health Set For Feb. 23 Awareness: Read and veterinarians. niversity of Maryland exercise in the prevention of also be presented by local The Y in Arnold is located follow all labels and direc- Early Detection: Have Baltimore Washington heart disease, while reinforc- organizations, and attendees at 1209 Ritchie Highway in tions. Review medicine carbon monoxide and UMedical Center (UM ing community awareness are encouraged to participate. Arnold. For more informa- and product labels before smoke detectors that are BWMC) is sponsoring Heart- and education about overall Free health screenings and tion about Heartbeat for you use them, especially fully functional in your beat for Health on Saturday, health and wellness. educational displays will be Health or for a free calendar before giving medicines. home. Keep count of med- February 23, from 10:00am New to this year’s lineup offered. Refreshments and of events of free screenings to 1:00pm at The Y in Arnold. of activities are exercise promotional items will also and programs at UM BWMC, This free, informative and challenges and an obstacle be available. For more infor- call the medical center’s com- fun-filled event will celebrate course for kids. Dance and mation, visit www.umbwmc. munity outreach department Bello Machre Receives the benefits of dance and exercise demonstrations will org/heartbeatforhealth. at 410-553-8103. $25,000 Grant UM BWMC To Friends Of AA Trails Implement Visitor Hosts Inaugural Run By Maya Pottiger “Anything left over will Restrictions Due To Flu be divided in the manner ue to an increase of a patient) is permitted or the first time, in which any other project in the numbers to visit inpatient units. the Friends of Anne needs to be addressed,” Dof influenza Children under 18 are not FArundel County Smalls said. cases throughout Mary- to be brought to outpa- Trails is hosting a run The Friends hope to land and Anne Arundel tient or doctor visits, that will specifically ben- make this an annual event County, the University unless the appointment efit beautification proj- featuring a different trail of Maryland Baltimore is for the child. Only two ects along the trails. every year. Washington Medical adult visitors are allowed “We were trying to find “We’re finding that Center is implementing per patient at a time. an event that would bring people are excited that a hospital-wide visitor Visitors exhibiting flu more awareness to the the Friends are finally restriction policy for the symptoms — runny nose, trails in Anne Arundel sponsoring a race on the safety of patients, visi- fever, cough — are not County and the Friends’ trails,” Smalls said. tors and staff. No one un- permitted to visit hospi- efforts to To register he nonprofit was a 1944 graduate of der age 18 (except parents tal patients. support their for Run for Bello Machre will Landon School and a mission, which the Trails, Treceive a $25,000 1950 graduate of Lehigh is to promote “There’s a lot of visit www. grant from Phillips University. He remained trail use and interesting artwork active.com Charitable Foundation an active and engaged Save The Date: Gala To trail devel- and search to help fund its certified alumni for both institu- opment and and rest areas for the run. nursing assistant train- tions until he passed Benefit Partners In Care beautification the Friends have Registration ing program for 2019. away in November 2016. projects along established around fees increase Bello Machre supports He was successful in ickets are on sale from the proceeds. This the trails,” said as the date people with develop- business, leading the now for the 16th an- year, the beneficiary is Barb Smalls, the BWI Trail, and approaches. mental disabilities. second generation of his Tnual Black Tie and Partners in Care, which the chairman I don’t think a lot Regular reg- “We can’t thank Phil- family’s business ven- Diamonds Gala hosted services Anne Arundel for this event. istration is lips Charitable Founda- tures in insurance and by the Rotary Club of County, Easton and Fred- This new run, of people realize $75, and race tion enough for their real estate investments. Annapolis. The benefit erick. Founded in 1993, called Run for that’s a great trail day registra- extremely generous He was smart, generous will be held from 6:00pm Partners in Care is a com- the Trails, will tion is $100. gift,” said Dr. Robert and driven. He had a to 11:00pm on Saturday, munity nonprofit that be held March to either walk on, T-shirts and Ireland, president and love for history and col- March 2, at the Hotel empowers older adults to 17 around the bike on or run on.” medals will CEO of Bello Machre. lected many historical Annapolis (formerly the remain independent in BWI Trail. The be given to —— Barb Smalls, “This funding grant will treasures throughout Loews of Annapolis) at their own homes. Using 10-mile run Chair Of Run For participants. help to train and devel- his lifetime. 126 West Street in An- time exchange, the orga- around the The Trails To spon- op our current employ- The year 2018 was napolis. Valet parking nization provides trans- circular trail sor the run ees to be confident in the first for Phillips will be available. portation, minor home will offer good practice or volunteer on race day, their abilities to provide Charitable Foundation Guests can enjoy repairs, civic engagement for anyone training to run email friendsofaatrails@ outstanding care to the grants. Like Howard an open bar and hors and advocacy via volun- a half or full marathon. gmail.com. If you would people we support.” Phillips Jr., the grants d’oeuvres while brows- teer members. Partici- “There’s a lot of inter- like to make a donation Bello Machre’s cur- focus on solving prob- ing a silent auction with pants contribute to the esting artwork and rest to the Hatton Regester rent 110-hour certified lems. They support many great items up well-being of each other. areas the Friends have es- Green project but are nursing assistant course charitable organizations for bid. A seated din- Contact 410-544-4800 or tablished around the BWI unable to participate in will begin on March 11. that provide a genuine ner with a live auction visit www.partnersincare. Trail, and I don’t think a the run, you can mail a The spring 2019 CNA impact in the lives of will follow. There will org for information. lot of people realize that’s donation to P.O. Box 464 class graduation cer- others by removing be special items, excit- Gala tickets are $150 a great trail to either walk in Severna Park. Make emony will take place obstacles and finding trips, and a signature per person and $1,500 for on, bike on or run on,” a notation on the check mid-April. ing lasting solutions. diamond piece donated a table of 10. It is possible Smalls said. that the donation is for Phillips Charitable Through its grant- by Zachary’s. The eve- to select a table in the For the inaugural run, the Hatton Regester Foundation Inc. is giving, the foundation ning will be topped with ballroom. To purchase, the Friends volunteers are Green project. a private charitable aims to bring measur- a decadent dessert and contact Sue Weber at 410- trying to raise $10,000 Run for the Trails kicks entity founded in 2016 able improvements in dancing to music by C&J 507-6020 or email her at to fix the pond at Hatton off at Lindale Middle by Eileen Gross at the the prosperity, health, Entertainment. annapolisrotaryevents@ Regester Green. There’s School, which is located at request of Howard W. and vitality of people Annually, the Rotary gmail.com or visit www. a leak, and the water 415 Andover Road in Lin- Phillips Jr. Phillips and communities. Club of Annapolis se- annapolisrotary.org and feature needs to be refur- thicum, at 8:00pm. The lects a charity to benefit click on “events.” bished, Smalls said. run ends at the same spot. February 20, 2019 pasadena voice A10 Business

B usiness Spotlight PBA Update ed scavenger hunt form will UPS Store In Lake Shore Does More Than Mail Sandi have a chance to be entered Parrish into the drawing. The more Executive By Maya Pottiger Director correct answers, the better your chances. efore it was The UPS Pick up your game piece/ Store, the Lake Shore t’s not too late to buy form at one of the following Blocation was a Mail tickets to our annual pickup/dropoff sites: Ace Boxes Etc. The storefront Ischolarship fundraiser Hardware & Hearth (4167 has provided the Pasa- on March 2 at Kurtz’s Beach Mountain Road), Arundel dena community with a from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Federal Savings Bank variety of business and The Guys in Thin Ties band (4179 Mountain Road), Bay personal services for more will be back to rock the Vanguard (8070 Ritchie than 20 years. night. We will award a prize Highway), BB&T Bank In 2004, the location for the best ‘80s costume. (3030 Mountain Road), became The UPS Store. Billy Tickets are $40 each Calvert Veterinary Center Garver took over as the own- until February 24, so hurry (4100 Mountain Road), er and franchisee in 2007. and purchase your tickets Century 21 Don Gurney “I realized throughout the online or stop by Arundel Real Estate (3201 Mountain years of owning this business Federal Savings Bank in Road), Lauer’s Supermarket that customer service is key,” Lakeshore Plaza or BB&T & Bakery (8095-A Edwin Garver said. “I’ve worked on Mountain Road. We Raynor Boulevard), M&T in the restaurant business Billy Garver (left) and Ken Musselman own The UPS Store in Lakeshore Plaza. hope to break last year’s Bank (8493 Fort Smallwood and retail practically all my record and raise $16,000 for Road), Riviera Beach Com- adult life, so I come from a as well as mailbox services. School, Chesapeake Bay construction companies, as scholarships for seniors at munity Library (1130 Duvall background where customer In November, The UPS Store Middle School,” Garver said. well as menus and weekly Northeast and Chesapeake Highway), The UPS Store service is always in demand. rolled out canvas printing “They have marketing cam- specials for area restau- high schools. Riviera Beach (8482 Fort We are known in this center and mounting. paigns that we do advertising rants, including Two Rivers Please bring your friends Smallwood Road). Visit for going above and beyond As a member of the for and sponsor.” Steak & Fish House and and family to enjoy a great www.pasadenabusinessas- for our customers.” Pasadena Business Associa- This partnership has Twain’s Tavern. time. Be a sponsor for the sociation.com and down- The UPS Store is currently tion, Garver understands the included custom shop- During the holiday season, event. You can be a spon- load the card. running an advertising importance of playing a role ping bags, megaphones for The UPS Store is a donation sor even if you cannot Here are ways to find campaign for “all the ‘ings’ in the community, which is sporting events and printing location for Toys for Tots. A attend. See our website for the answers in your life.” The business why The UPS Store works raffle tickets. collection box in the store al- details about sponsor levels. • Pick up a free Pasadena offers a variety of services, closely with schools and local For local business, The UPS lows people to drop off toys. Donate an item for our Business Association including faxing, copying, businesses. Store does a lot of special Outside the holiday season, silent auction, which raised membership directory printing, shipping, packing, “We do Chesapeake High printing. The store prints The UPS Store collects dona- more than $2,400. Tickets and community guide notarizing and shredding, School, Northeast High blueprints and posters for »»Continued on A11 and sponsorships are now • Look for “clues” when available online at www. shopping local pbafundraiser.com. • Visit local businesses and The PBA Scavenger Hunt organizations A Crowning Achievement: Dr. Jeffrey Cranska is underway and game cards • Visit businesses via are due by February 28, their websites and social so get yours and play for media pages Celebrates 40 Years Of High-Tech Dentistry some great prizes. What a • Visit the PBA website great way to get to know and Facebook page: www. By Zach Sparks afterward. And it’s the same trained to become one of the the many local businesses, pasadenabusinessasso- thing with the fillings. I do a first 10 dentists in the world service providers and ciation.com r. Jeffrey Cranska has lot of fillings using a laser or to use LANAP (Laser Assisted nonprofit organizations! • “Like” the Pasadena Busi- never been interested an air abrasive unit, which is New Attachment Procedure). Look forward to valuable ness Association’s Face- Din doing things the like a sandblaster, to cut the LANAP kills bacteria in the prizes, such as the grand book page and watch for easy way. Easy for the patient, teeth so we don’t have to drill mouth, minimizes discomfort, prize: a fire pit, courtesy of clues and prize updates. yes — procedures are com- out so much of the tooth.” controls swelling and has Costello’s Ace Hardware & When the scavenger hunt pleted with minimal pain and Cranska graduated from the faster healing than conven- Hearth in Lakeshore Plaza, form is completed, turn it in discomfort — but not easy at University of Maryland School tional scalpel surgery. filled with a bounty of gift at one of the above pickup/ the cost of cutting corners. of Dentistry in 1979. He start- While some people have en- cards and products. Other drop-off locations. (Must be For 40 years, he has main- ed a practice in Cape St. Claire, trusted their care to corporate prizes include a treasure 21 or older to play and only tained an interest in preserv- moved his business to Arnold offices, Cranska has continued chest from Mutiny Pirate one entry per participant) ing his patients’ long-term after 15 years, and settled in to offer a more personalized Bar & Island Grille, Ravens For more information, dental health. Severna Park in 2005. service, giving people dental portable grill donated by visit pasadenabusinessas- “I try to do minimal things As technology has ad- health care that will help M&T Bank, and gift cards sociation.com or contact me using lasers, so I don’t use vanced, so has his local dental them for life. from local restaurants and at pasadenabusinessassocia- scalpels hardly at all,” said practice. In 1999, Cranska »»Continued on A11 businesses. Every complet- [email protected]. Cranska, who owns Family Laser Dentistry on Baltimore- Dr. Jeffrey Cranska has been Annapolis Boulevard. “I don’t in practice for 40 years, but need to use stitches. We use What To Do With Your Old 401Ks his commitment to his the laser to do a lot of things patients has never wavered. with very minimal bleeding nario. It’s not uncommon for pany’s 401K plan (if they ties and taxes isn’t enough Jason LaBarge someone changing jobs to allow it). reason to keep your money Premier have a 401K at the company • Roll it into an IRA. invested, your 401K interest Planning Group they are leaving, and because • Cash it out (Hint – this is growth will suffer and be Comm unity they don’t know their op- not a good option and no fi- much lower than if you had tions, they just leave it there, nancial advisor worth their kept your full amount in your Contributors ou’ve accepted a new which may or may not be the salt would recommend it.) 401K account. job, congratulations! best option for them. Cashing out should be im- It’s all excitement and mediately removed from your Keep your 401K with Y When moving to a your old company fun until you realize you have list of options to consider. If Friends Of Lake Shore Pets decisions to make regarding new company, you you decide to cash out and or roll it into your your 401K and confusion have four options you’re younger than 59 and a new company’s 401K Charitable Trust Makes sets in. What do you do with for dealing with half, you’ll pay a 10 percent When you’re changing jobs your 401K? your old 401K early withdrawal penalty. In and starting a new 401K, a The Community Stronger Unfortunately, I’ve seen • Keep it where it is with addition, you’ll have to pay simple option is to roll your the old adage, “A confused your old company (if they federal and state income tax old 401K into your new 401K Dr. Trevor mind does nothing” played allow it). on that money. As if losing with your new company. Ashley (left), out repeatedly in this sce- • Roll it into your new com- all that money to penal- »»Continued on A11 owner of Lake Shore Pet Hospital, recently Servpro Of Pasadena Under New Ownership welcomed two special guests By Dylan Roche Edgewater/Deale/Church- she found herself faced with a oversees all of Servpro’s many who were ton — serves most of Anne decision to sell the business or operations: water and fire visiting on fter years of garnering a Arundel County. to get the training she needed damage repair and restora- behalf of the reputation for depend- Whittles, as she explained, to keep it going. With the tion, storage, mold remedia- Mid-Atlantic Aability, the team behind “married into the business.” support of Servpro’s Tennesse- tion, biohazard cleanup, and German Servpro of Annapolis/Severna When her husband, Mike, based corporate headquar- soda blasting. Shepherd Rescue Park is expanding its reach who founded the Severna Park ters, she got all the training The purchase of the Pasade- — board north with the purchase of the location, passed away in 2012, she needed, and today, she »»Continued on A11 member Dan Pasadena/Gibson Island/Lake Wuertzer and Shore location. Scooby — who “I’m really excited about accepted a where this expansion can take $2,500 donation us,” said owner Diane Whit- from Ashley to support their organization, one of several tles, who last year was hailed rescue/adoption nonprofits that Lake Shore Pet Hospital first runner-up by Restoration supports. With a goal of ensuring all pets in the community & Remediation magazine as a are cared for, Ashley formed the Friends of Lake Shore Pets leading woman in restoration. Charitable Trust, and last year alone, he donated more than “We have been able to help so $10,000 worth of products and services to animal rescue many property owners and groups. To put into perspective the significant cost that we have seen so much growth. rescue groups face, Ashley explained that the average vet We selected this area years ago fees, including heartworm and flea/tick prevention, amount but never had the opportunity to approximately $145. If the dog has to be kenneled for a to move forward with the month, that’s another $600. This doesn’t even take into purchase of Pasadena.” account the dogs that need spay/neuter surgeries, have But that opportunity to health problems, or are not placed right away — all while move forward has finally the rescue groups try to keep adoption fees low. come. With this purchase, With its reputation for dependability and trustworthiness, the team at Servpro of Whittles — who also owns Annapolis/Severna Park looks forward to expanding its reach into the Pasadena community. pasadena voice February 20, 2019 A11 Dr. Jeffrey Cranska Celebrates 40 Years What To Do With Your Old 401Ks »»Continued from A10 changes both in technology outlook, Cranska said. He rou- »»Continued from A10 array of investment choices take withdrawals from their “We look at your health, and approach. tinely travels to the Institute You’ll want to check with to choose from. We can traditional IRAs once they look at your medicines and “When we started doing for Advanced Laser Dentistry the 401K administrator to elect guaranteed interest hit 70 and a half. It’s impor- any other medical concerns white fillings, we had one in California to educate other see if they allow this. A big rate investments, alterna- tant to note that 401Ks can you might have and see how it color and it didn’t match dentists about the technology advantage to doing this is tive investments, and in also be subject to RMDs, so all ties in,” Cranska said. “We anybody. You’d mix it like and procedures of LANAP. that the transaction itself some instances, we can even you may want to check with teach you how to clean your epoxy,” Cranska said. “By the As dentistry becomes more is free, you’re consolidat- elect bank CDs. In addition your tax advisor about your teeth and take care of your time you mixed it, you would corporate, Cranska is deter- ing accounts, and there’s no to these more conservative specific situation. teeth. We show you how to use incorporate air bubbles into mined to do things the right management fee. choices, you can also choose an electric toothbrush. Those it. After a couple months, it way, helping families on a path The disadvantage is that to elect any market-based Deciding what to do are the things we do, but we would always look brown be- to lifelong dental care. 401Ks are generally built investment as well, such as with your old 401K can’t do that in 15-minute cause you would incorporate “I like my patients. It’s for the younger worker, and mutual funds, etc. If you are Before you embark on cleanings.” so many air bubbles trying almost like a big fam- most of the options inside on the fence about what to making any of these deci- Patients who visit early in to mix it. ily,” Cranska said. “Now the the 401K are market-based do, you can also execute a sions, it’s best to decide what life benefit the most. Cranska “The stuff we use now is 40-year-olds are bringing and therefore have market “partial rollover.” You would your retirement goals are applies dental sealants to the all mixed under vacuum,” he their kids in. I’ve seen a lot of risk. This is fine for a younger decide how much you want and find a financial profes- molars of 6-year-olds and added. “You put it on when generations.” person, say 18 to 50 years old, to roll into an IRA account sional who can assess your 12-year-olds, eliminating it’s putty and then you hit it Family Laser Dentistry is but someone approaching and the rest of your balance particular situation and help about 90 percent of decay. But with the light, and the laser accepting new patients. The retirement typically wants would be left in your 401K. you make the best deci- even for new patients of any light makes it hard in a couple dental practice is located in a more conservative op- sions for you. A professional age, it’s never too late to ben- seconds and then you can the Ritchie Court office build- tion, which takes us to our DY I Your IRA can create an investment efit from proper dental care. polish it.” ing at 877 Baltimore-Annap- next choice. 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Check Out Our Pennies For Patients Pasadena Baseball Club Photo Galleries Local schools are making Eagles build for the future �� Log on to: change in the world. with winter training sessions. www.pasadenavoice.com �� Page B6 www.pasadenavoice.com/sports Pasadena Sports pasadena, MD Fe bruary 20, 2019 B1 Chesapeake Cheerleaders Are Winter State Champs By Colin Murphy [email protected] “They work for it. erfect year. Nothing gets handed That’s what the Chesapeake to them. They work cheerleadingP team hard to earn every completed on February 13, when the Cougars delivered single title they have. a near-flawless routine So we’re definitely to score a 126.2 and beat super proud.” 20 teams to win the state championship at Harford —— Lisa Elliott Chesapeake Community College. Cheerleading Just like they did in the Head Coach fall of 2018, the Cougars swept the postseason this county, region and state winter, winning county, championships this past region and state titles to fall, the Cougars retained cap a perfect sweep of all three titles by improving varsity competition this as the season went, scoring school year. a 122 to win the winter The performance at county championship, 125.9 Harford Community College to win the region and 126.2 in the state championship at states. meet combined an array “As a team, I think we of complicated stunts, performed very strong,” synchronized movements said Nicoli, a sophomore. and high-energy acrobatics, “We practice and work on all delivered with almost our weaknesses. In the state perfect precision. The Cougars scored a 126.2 out of 130 to beat 20 teams for the state crown at Harford Community College on February 13. performance, we really “Lots of practice, that’s Chesapeake swept the county, region and state championships in both the fall and winter seasons this school year. perfected our weaknesses … the key to getting 24 people Coach Lisa and our coaches to look like one, which is each other as they’re Kelli Hawkins, Shaylah Skylar Storm, Faith record 13th all-time, and are a really big part of our the goal,” said Chesapeake growing. Then, we just work Hunt, Briana Krammer, Todd, Carlie Wilkins Chesapeake also has 17 program for making us the head coach Lisa Elliott. really hard at highlighting Emma McNamara, and Savannah Wright, county championships and best program that we are, “The bigger the team is, the everyone’s strengths.” Kennedy McNulty, coached by Elliott, Joe 15 region championships, and they are a really big part more challenging it can be, The team ofAshley Avianna Negron, Vecchioni and Nicki Abey, both records. Petersen and of our success.” but our kids just click. It Brewis, Amber Brisbane, Julia Nicoli, Lindsey brings together girls in all Finnerty, senior captains, Storm, a junior, said comes back to many of them Jessica Dixon, Sierra Petersen, Mackenzie grade levels for the latest have won five state the team’s members offer starting in the young ranks Finnerty, Makayla Porter, Liley Simmons, iteration of Chesapeake championships in their high constant encouragement to together, to where they Frommelt, Maddie Rachel Snyder, Ethena cheerleading excellence. The school careers. each other to perform freely know how to complement Gray, Isabelle Hann, Stallings, Haley Steele, state title is the Cougars’ After winning »»Continued on B5

key overtime points by Cougar Boys Get Past Kareem Francis and Northeast Girls Score Win clutch free-throw shooting by Reed Rebstock helped Eagles In OT, 61-58 push Chesapeake past their Over Chesapeake, 45-43 rivals and improve to 7-12 on the year. No one had a bigger impact than Wilkes, the 6-foot-5 junior who was in the middle of every play on both ends of the floor. “It feels good. Last time I didn’t play good, so this time I knew I had to step up and make the plays,” said Wilkes, who also had 2 assists and 2 steals. “We were thinking about last game and how we went down 17-0, and we were saying we can’t let that happen again, so we had to come out and win.” Though Chesapeake sought to avoid an early hole, the Eagles initially did in the rematch much of what they did in the first meeting. Eight first- quarter points by Brennen Volkman and a 3-pointer by Brandon LeBarron Photo by Colin Murphy helped get Northeast out The Northeast girls basketball players made their school proud with a 45-43 win over to a 15-6 lead early as the Chesapeake on February 8. The Eagles (12-7) are having their best season in 15 years. Eagles employed a full- court press to disrupt By Colin Murphy their visiting rivals, 45-43. drained a rainbow 3-pointer Chesapeake’s flow on the [email protected] Senior Divine Benson led on the game’s opening offensive end. Volkmann Northeast’s effort with 15 possession, then answered finished with 12 points and he Northeast girls points and 8 rebounds while a 3-pointer by Chesapeake’s Photo by Colin Murphy 7 rebounds, and LeBarron basketball team has fronting a defensive unit Haley Downin with another Chesapeake’s Alonzo Wilkes was a force in every aspect also scored 12. Thad a Chesapeake that powered the Eagles (12- 3. Northeast’s Mackenzie against Northeast, registering a triple-double with 15 “We came out aggressive. problem in recent seasons. 7) to knock off Chesapeake Coburn made her first of points, 10 rebounds and 11 blocks in helping the Cougars We sped ‘em up, and they The Eagles’ last win over the (14-4) and create an all-time three 3-pointers on the day to an overtime win on February 8. were dealing with our Cougars came way back in memory in front of a spirited and closed the quarter by press and not finishing, January 2014, when North- Friday-night home crowd. blocking Summer Smith’s By Colin Murphy Powered by the rare so we were getting what east christened its then-new “It’s big, it’s really huge. shot attempt, and the score [email protected] statistical feat of a triple- we wanted out of that,” gymnasium by beating the All four years I’ve been was tied at 11-11 after double by center Alonzo said Northeast coach Cougars 37-24 in the first here, we’ve never beaten eight minutes. n early January, the Wilkes — who piled up 15 Roger O’Dea. varsity game on the new Chesapeake, so having that Their confidence Northeast and Chesa- points, 10 rebounds and Albury scored 6 points court. It’s been all Chesa- accomplishment is just a established, the Eagles Ipeake boys basketball 11 blocks — the Cougars in the first quarter and peake since. great feeling,” said Benson. continued forcing the pace in teams produced a thriller in overcame a 12-point, 10 of his game-high 27 in Until February 8, that is, “To walk out as a senior and the second quarter. Coburn the first leg of their home- second-half deficit to the second, finishing on when the Eagles reanimated just be happy, that was my opened the period with a and-home when Jaylin Al- prevail in overtime, 61- array of drives, scoop shots the rivalry anew. goal, to beat Chesapeake my 3, and Allyson Wills made bury ’s buzzer-beater lifted 58, in a hotly contested and mid-range pull-ups as Northeast employed a senior year, and we stayed a steal and went coast to the Eagles to a last-second matchup in front of a Northeast maintained a barrage of 3-pointers and together as a team and coast for a tough finish on win on the road. packed house at Northeast 33-25 lead heading into the a suffocating team defense accomplished that goal.” the run. Benson screamed In the rematch, the High School on February 8. halftime break. to build a big lead and Despite losing to and pumped her fists after Cougars were the ones Russell Tongue’s 23 A bucket by Keishon ultimately hold off a second- Chesapeake 60-29 back on muscling for a layup and celebrating a nail-biting points, 5 rebounds and Thomas gave Northeast half Chesapeake rally, January 4, Northeast seemed the foul. Her and-one free win on their rivals’ 2 steals; Dylan Young’s its biggest lead of the night punctuating their season unfazed and not intimidated throw gave Northeast a 23-14 home court. 10 points and 7 assists; »»Continued on B2 with a signature win over to start the rematch. Benson »»Continued on B4 B2 Fe bruary 20, 2019 pasadena Voice Bucs Boys Stack Up Wins Cougar Boys Get Past Eagles In OT, 61-58 »»Continued from B1 the lead for his side at 48- January — but said the early in the third quarter, 47, but Wilkes corralled rivalry doesn’t care about when they led Chesapeake a miss by Rebstock and history or discrepancies in 41-29. Thomas had 4 points scored to make it 49-48. talent or depth. and 5 rebounds. Chesapeake stretched “We knew it was going Playing in a rowdy Friday its lead to 50-48 with to be close,” said O’Dea. “I night environment and a free throw, and the told my players, I know we shooting at the end of the teams traded fouls in a have more talent, but talent floor where Northeast’s disjointed sequence over don’t matter in this game. students were seated, the the last 17 seconds that saw This game’s about who’s Cougars began chipping Albury and LeBarron go a going to have more heart, away at the lead. combined 2-of-4 from the more soul, more passion, Tongue slashed to the free throw line to tie the more focus. That’s what hoop for a pair of buckets, game at 50-50 and send the this game was about.” Wilkes scored on an game to overtime. The Cougars and Eagles offensive rebound, and In the extra frame, are positioned as the Nos. Tongue closed the quarter Francis came up big for 3 and 4 seeds in the 3A with a 3 from the corner, Chesapeake, scoring on a East Region playoffs, so the Northeast students in drive, drawing a charge and a playoff rematch could his ear, to end the period making two free throws. happen with first-round on a 9-0 Chesapeake Young hit a big 3 to give victories over likely 1 and run with Northeast Chesapeake a 57-53 lead, 2 seeds J.M. Bennett and leading 41-38. and Rebstock made four Stephen Decatur. After a rebound and free throws in a row to Rebstock was happy to layup by Tongue and keep the Eagles at bay. see the Cougars’ effort another basket by Wilkes, Baskets by McNeill and deliver a win, particularly Chesapeake had its first Albury drew Northeast to after recent overtime lead of the game at 44-43 within three by the closing losses to Southern and with 3:48 left in the game. seconds, but the Eagles Glen Burnie. Out of a time out, couldn’t get a clean look for “These kids just battle Northeast executed an a tying 3, and Chesapeake every night,” Rebstock said. alley-oop play with Trent won 61-58. “They give me everything McNeill lofting a pass Albury finished with a they have.” to Thomas, but Thomas’ game-high 27 points to go tomahawk dunk attempt with 8 steals, 6 assists and Wilkes’ Star Rising rattled out — the play 5 rebounds. Rebstock said Wilkes has would have given Northeast Chesapeake coach Shawn averaged a double-double in a one-point lead and Rebstock spoke proudly of the new year, and he spoke brought the house down. the Cougars’ turnaround highly of the junior’s work Instead, Tongue hit his after trailing by double ethic and his success in Photos courtesy of Jaime Hurst third 3-pointer of the game digits in the second half. recent weeks. A pair of Bucs boys basketball teams have excelled in county competition this winter. The 13U Bucs to put his side up 47-43 “These players, both “[Alonzo] is just one boys (top) finished 9-1 overall to place first in their division in Anne Arundel County. The team was with just over two minutes sides, played their hearts of the best kids I’ve been powered by the play of George Johnson, Shamar Johnson, Will McMinn, David Fish, Dominick remaining. out tonight, and that’s what around,” said Rebstock. Hunt, Scott Williams, Hayden Johnson and Larry Hurst. The 11U Bucs (bottom) are 9-1 through Tongue said the Cougars you get,” said Rebstock. “I’ve been fortunate 10 games, led by the play of Ross McMinn, Anthony Sheehan, Ryan Williams, Matthew were unfazed by the “Our kids responded. Tough enough to coach a lot of Hieatzman, Gavin Wilson, Dylan Fish, Declan McClure and Whit Watkins. 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I’ve been waiting for this in the second half.” Benson slashed to the bucket “Very important on them, for four years. I can’t even The Eagles’ 12th victory for a layup, and senior they have those two big girls, explain how happy I am. I gives the program its best Ryleigh Nalley swished and we’ve got to make sure was nervous and freaking season in 15 years and a a 3 from the wing. Three the one side is on the ball out before the game, but I huge win increase over the minutes into the second half, and the other side is on help, trust my teammates.” previous seasons. The Eagles Northeast had a 19-point so it was great we had the Chesapeake coach Maria had just eight wins combined lead with the score at 33-14. movement with each other Gray noted erratic officiating in the three seasons prior to Coburn, a sophomore, and were working together.” that affected both teams but, 2018-2019, and Wills said the finished with 15 points, 6 Northeast coach Ed more to the point, lamented group came into this year rebounds and 3 blocks, and Nalley praised the defense uncharacteristically poor with a renewed outlook. 9 of her points came on but also knew Chesapeake shooting by the Cougars “I think this year was a no-hesitation bombs from wasn’t going to roll over from both the floor and the new mentality, and we all behind the arc. despite a big deficit. “They free-throw line. Chesapeake came in strong,” said Wills, a “I just keep my head up, were great defensively, our averages 60 percent from junior. “We are like a family. keep passing, pass the ball bigs,” said Nalley. “We are the free-throw line but was We are so close. Out bench around, get it back and keep undersized for sure, but they an abysmal 8-of-29 (27.5 was so live. It was everybody. shooting,” said Coburn. didn’t give up. They battled. percent) against Northeast. It was a team effort. It isn’t The Eagles’ surge was Great team defense … I told Photos by Colin Murphy “Like I told the girls, we just one person. We all work buoyed by their defense. them when we went up, Northeast seniors Divine Benson (32) and Ryleigh Nalley led a can’t let a poorly officiated together, and we have good Benson relentlessly ‘They’re going to come back, long-distance attack against Chesapeake. Benson, Nalley and game dictate the game,” said team chemistry, and I think shadowed and denied they’re going to punch back, Mackenzie Coburn combined for six 3-pointers as the Eagles Gray. “We left opportunities that helps our record.” Downin, Chesapeake’s we just have to keep fighting got their first win in the rivalry since the 2013-2014 season. on the table that we need Coach Nalley said the normally potent offensive and battling through it.’” to capitalize on. We missed winning record and the threat, limiting her touches Chesapeake finally got managed to take their first with a nice pass inside to so many shots in that first rivalry victory make the and attempts and holding some shots to start falling. lead since it was 9-8 in the make it 45-42. half. We shoot free throws season successful no her to just 9 points. Nalley, Castle and Gray repeatedly first quarter when Downin There were still two at practice and take pride in matter what happens from Coburn, and Wills played powered inside for layups made a free throw to make it minutes to play, but both it. I was proud of our effort here on out. excellent perimeter defense over the next five minutes, 40-39 with 4:07 to play. teams made defensive stands in the second half. We dug With the win over while Caroline Makarovich stringing together a 16-2 run Having lost the 19-point and missed free throws ourselves an uncharacteristic Chesapeake, the Eagles and Alyssa Borgert that whittled Northeast’s lead, Northeast regrouped to in the closing minutes. hole in the first half.” proved their heart. communicated effectively to lead to 35-29 by the end of finish the job. Nalley made A jump ball was called in Castle finished with 15 “The key to this game for clog up the lane, battle for the third. a layup and was fouled, and Chesapeake’s favor with 4.9 points and 18 rebounds, us was our hearts,” he said. rebounds and help defend The Cougars tied the game she assisted on a score by seconds left, but Downin’s and Morgan Gray had 8 “They showed tons of heart on Chesapeake’s Corinne 35-35 in the fourth quarter Wills for a 43-40 lead. Castle heave at the buzzer was off points and 19 rebounds for when we could have quit, and Castle and Morgan Gray. behind baskets by Downin, answered with a layup, the mark, and the Eagles the Cougars. we didn’t. I am happy for the Northeast’s Alia Esposito Gray and Ashley Chew and but Benson fed Coburn rushed to embrace one “Our posts really stepped girls. It means a lot to them.”

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Leading the way for what happened, and mainly “She could have easily sat the Chesapeake boys was to just have each other’s back with two titles, three John Yayi-Bondje, who backs,” she said. titles, and said, ‘Hey this placed third in the 500 Krammer, a freshman, is great, we won.’ But she’s meter dash with a strong said she’s been impressed an innovator. She loves the time of 1:10.22 and fifth by everyone in the program family atmosphere. The in the 800 for a combined supporting each other. kids respect the hell out 10 of his team’s 32 total “What jumps out of her. It is a family event. points. Colton Spangler to me the most was She is so involved with all placed second in high jump, how everybody was their lives. She is hands-on clearing 6 feet and banking so welcoming and with the whole program. eight team points. Hunter understanding and willing It’s amazing, the time and Davis placed sixth in the to help. If you ever need energy she puts in. It’s 300 meter dash. Garrett anything, they’re always her passion.” Photos by Colin Murphy Bivens earned three points there for you, and you Elliott, who founded Christal Pommels (55 meter dash) and Josh Krcik (55 hurdles) both claimed county titles for in a stacked 1600 field by can talk to them about the Panthers cheerleading Northeast at the Anne Arundel County championship meet on January 22. placing sixth in 4:45.83. anything,” said Krammer. program in 1999, said For the Cougar girls, “It was a really good feeling the girls coming up have county championships for and be the champ.” Maria Hrytsyshyna to know that you were made the program what it Northeast’s the third straight season. She said the camaraderie narrowly missed becoming part of such an amazing is, despite the perception Pommels, Krcik Win Highlights of the day of the Eagles is a factor in county champion in high program, and winning it outside school that came from a pair of county their success on race day. jump, clearing 4 feet, feels even better.” somehow winning comes Individual Titles champions in Northeast’s “It feels nice, we all bring 8 inches to come in as Chesapeake athletic easy for Chesapeake. Josh Krcik and Christal the good vibes to practice, runner-up to Arundel’s director Chip Snyder spoke “We hear, ‘Oh, they always Pommells, and the help each other, make sure Nina Crenshaw (4 feet, proudly of the sustained win, this always happens for By Colin Murphy Northeast girls winning we’re all on our best, tell us 10 inches). Alexis Myers success of Chesapeake Chesapeake,’ but it doesn’t [email protected] 4x200 relay team of ‘don’t stress in the relay.’ took third in pole vault, cheerleading through the feel like that when you’re in Somorha Smith, Kamryn Good confidence.” clearing 7 feet, 6 inches, and years. The team swept it,” said Elliott. “They work Pasadena’s track and Johnson, Kiersten Lamke Krcik, a senior, ran the Elizabeth Beraducci placed county, region and state for it. Nothing gets handed field athletes made their and Pommells. 55 hurdles in 8.24 seconds, sixth. Sarah Cuttler placed championships in both the to them. They work hard to presence felt at the Pommells, a sophomore, winning the individual third in shot put, throwing fall and winter seasons earn every single title they Anne Arundel County holds the fastest-girl-in-the- county crown by leading 30 feet, 0.75 inches. Sam from 2008 to 2011, and have. So we’re definitely indoor championships county honor this winter from the first hurdle after Leo and Brooke Hurst then saw the “Chesapeake super proud.” on January 22, with the after winning the 55 meter getting a great start off placed fourth and fifth, effect” raise the level for She added that the Eagles and Cougars both dash in 7.49 seconds. the block. He accounted respectively, in the 500, one other programs seeking to girls maintain standards producing a handful of “It feel really great, for all of Northeast’s 10 of the deepest and most emulate and replicate the of excellence on and scoring performances at you know, because I go team points and also was competitive events of the Cougars’ success. off the mat. Prince George’s Sports and to practice and put the a member of Northeast’s night, won by South River’s “[Other schools] have “These kids are awesome Learning Complex and the hard work in, a lot of work 4x200 relay team that Bronwyn Patterson. had their runs, but the one in every aspect,” said Eagles producing a pair of with my coaches, and it included Riley Pitt, Leo also placed fifth in thing that stays constant is Elliott. “It’s far beyond individual champs. feel nice that I went out Carlton McClain and triple jump, leaping 32 feet. Chesapeake cheerleading,” cheerleading. They’re Chesapeake’s boys came there and put my skills to Myles Macon; the team Bailey Healy continued her said Snyder, adding that great students. 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As a choir member and the Cougars and Eagles eporting live from drummer, Daniel is used worked hard to collect Annapolis is Dan- to auditioning and being money. “We got a lot of sup- Riel Cox, one of the in front of audiences. For port by asking family and newest Chick-fil-A kids his audition, Daniel had to friends,” said Chesapeake’s correspondents. give a 30-second report on swimming head coach, Daniel, a 10-year-old why he wanted to be a kid Brian Nelson. student at Lake Shore El- correspondent. Northeast held a success- ementary, is one of 12 kids “I told them I have done ful Chick-fil-A night, with selected to film a Chick-fil-A a lot of traveling,” Daniel all money going to Swim kids correspondent public said. “I’ve almost been to Across America. Collec- service announcement that all the states in the United tively, the 12 schools raised will air on Fox45. States, and I’m always look- $17,554. The Annapolis First, Daniel was selected ing for new places to go and Panthers led the way with from a random drawing to adventures — and I ask a more than $7,319. be one of the roughly 40 lot of questions.” Old Mill High School se- kids to audition. After a Leigh Catterton, an arts nior Mia D’Antoni orga- successful audition, Daniel and humanities teacher at nized the event because was one of the 12 picked to Lake Shore Elementary, she lost her grandfather record a PSA. helped Daniel prepare for to cancer. Last year, Joshua Webster Nominated “I was really, really, re- his audition. D’Antoni approached her ally happy because me and “She helped me with how swim coach, Ellen Hays, my brother entered, and to say things and confi- about raising money For Innovator Award my brother didn’t make dence when I’m talking,” for cancer research. it through the drawing,” Daniel said. “She told me to Hays, who has connec- By Maya Pottiger Daniel said. “I was even smile a lot.” tions with Swim Across happy then, but I still had Catterton described Dan- America, liked the idea ort Smallwood Elemen- to get through the audi- iel as witty and curious. and the duo introduced tary School’s STEM tions then.” “When I learned of this the idea to the Old Mill Fand Society teacher Though it can be daunt- opportunity for Daniel to team. This year, D’Antoni Joshua Webster is in a unique ing for some, the audition »»Continued on B8 »»Continued on B7 position. He teaches students starting in pre-K and contin- ues through fifth grade, so he gets to watch them grow. Pasadena Schools Try To Change “The best thing is when the kids remember projects that we’ve done previously, and The World One Penny At A Time they make the connections for a new project,” Webster said. “It’s nice because it means they’re retaining Fort Smallwood Elementary teacher Joshua Webster has it, which is often hard been nominated for the Henry Ford Innovation Nation in education: trying to Teacher Innovator Award. get the kids to retain information for the know that they can try the rules and take risks, demon- duration. I get to see things that are off the wall strate how to be collaborative them take things and use or typically they’d never be and empathetic, and teach it consecutively.” able to do, within reason,” the value of learning from In Webster’s classroom, Webster said. “Many of them staying curious and learning learning is hands-on do fail, but at least they know from failure. and project-based. His they can try and the worst “I feel important because classroom is any child’s that can happen is something I’m changing the minds of dream, full of Legos, sew- doesn’t work.” young kids, looking at things ing machines and other Webster has been nominat- differently than beating tools for students to carry ed for The Henry Ford Innova- something over and over with By Dave Topp Left: Students like Blake Feher (left) and Hayden Martinez take out their wildest inventions. tion Nation Teacher Innovator something that isn’t work- charge of running Pennies for Patients at Riviera Beach Elementary. Webster always encourages his Award. The national award ing,” Webster said. “I like to ee a penny on the ground, Right: Pasadena Elementary raised $3,283.83 in 2018 for the students to “try it.” recognizes teachers across think that I’m more of the fun pick it up. Find a nickel Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as part of Pennies for Patients. “That’s my biggest innova- America who demonstrate the teacher, that kids like to come Sin your pocket, hang on Students Sebastian Funk and Keegan O’Boyle presented the check tion. I think that’s the biggest habits of an innovator: inspire in and build and create and to it. Notice a quarter between to Mary-Kathryn Peck, who represented the nonprofit. thing with the kids is they their students to challenge the »»Continued on B9 the couch cushions, make sure to save it. Students at Pasadena Elementary and Riviera Beach CHS Celebrates Black Heritage Day With Lively Discussion elementary schools are looking for all the loose change By Zach Sparks and adults debated ways of they can find to support the [email protected] improving race relations. Pennies for Patients program. Performance coach and “By collecting change, you e must live to- student mentor Aziz Abdur- help the sick kids and adults,” gether as brothers Ra’oof compared the teamwork said Blake Feher, a fourth- “Wor perish together displayed by the recent region grader at Riviera Beach Ele- as fools.” — Dr. Martin Lu- champion Chesapeake cheer- mentary school. “You can help ther King Jr. leading team to the schoolwide hospitals all over the world.” Chesapeake High School effort needed for everyone to Pennies for Patients, students of all races and reli- get along. organized by the Leukemia & gions put away their textbooks Science teacher Debora Lymphoma Society, provides on February 7 and engaged in Gaskins talked about growing elementary and middle school a lively discussion about black up in Savannah, Georgia, when students an opportunity to heritage and equality, both Left: Chesapeake High science teacher Debora Gaskins told students how she grew up in schools were segregated in the fundraise for blood cancer re- within the context of history Savannah, Georgia, during the ‘60s when schools were segregated. Right: Thornell Jones of ‘60s. She said other students search. The Leukemia & Lym- and within the halls of the Coming to the Table talked about misconceptions people have about race. asked her whether she could phoma Society is the world’s Pasadena institution. wash the color off her face or if largest nonprofit health orga- The history of black music, Diakhate, Tony and Vivian nity ambassador. Sergeant of black pilots who fought in she could change colors. nization dedicated to finding schools and literature was Spencer, and the Rev. Jay Sean Chase shared tales of World War II. “By the time we got to sev- »»Continued on B9 covered by guests Demetrius Offer, Chesapeake’s commu- the Tuskegee Airmen, a group A mixed panel of students »»Continued on B7 pasadena voice February 20, 2019 B7 Dena Participate In Swim Across America »»Continued from B6 Mill, North County and with teams taking pictures, Ribbon Cutting wanted to do even more. Northeast high schools met swimming, getting their After coordinating on January 15 at the North own swim caps as well as logistics with Clayton Kulp Arundel Aquatic Center in their own fake tattoos. The Monsignor Slade Catholic and Krissy Albright from Glen Burnie. The events experience was just as ben- Monsignor Slade Dedicates School recently gathered a the Anne Arundel County were part of the first Anne eficial as it was fun, when group of staff and supporters Public Schools Office of Ath- Arundel County Swims for everyone came together to New Discovery Zone to celebrate the opening of its letics, and Cheryl Hickox, a Cure. Craig Beardsley, a start off the event with a new Discovery Zone, an Swim Across America 1980 Olympian, attended talk about the purpose of interactive and exploratory volunteer event director, the events to share his gold Swim Across America and classroom where children can and making a pitch to all medals and offer swim clin- cancer research. use their sense for hands-on 12 county high school swim ics with the teen swimmers. “I would definitely do discovery in the areas of coaches, AACPS Swims for a “It was really cool when something like this again,” science, math, music and art Cure was planned. we got to wear his medals,” explained Northeast senior information. During the Annapolis, Arundel, shared Northeast senior McKenna Sparks. “I’m dedication ceremony, Broadneck, Severna Park, Kendall Boyd. Beardsley really glad I participated. Delegate Mark Chang Southern and South works with Swim Across Although we were goofing presented Principal Alexa River high schools met on America by using his pas- around in a pool, we were Cox with an official citation January 22 at the Arundel sion to give back to a cause also helping an important from the Maryland General Olympic Swim Center in that hits close to home; his cause at the same time. Assembly recognizing the Annapolis; Chesapeake, mother has battled cancer. This community loves to grand opening and dedication Glen Burnie, Meade, Old The day was certainly fun, give back.” of the Discovery Zone. Chesapeake High School Celebrates Black Heritage Day With Lively Discussion »»Continued from B6 swinging because that was acknowledge and heal wounds chance to think about what Jones leads monthly Coming future if everyone can learn to enth grade, my school was so the only way you were going from racism. they want to say and it’s not to the Table conversations at express empathy and live to- bad in the integration that the to make it through to get to “None of us are racist,” anybody just reacting to what Unitarian Universalist Church gether as brothers and sisters. National Guard came in and the school. So today, I live the Jones said. “We really don’t somebody just said,” noted of Annapolis. He wanted to “There’s a lot of work to we were escorted from class to dream Dr. King talked about understand when we step on Davis, who graduated from share this knowledge with the be done, but all of the work class by green berets carrying because when I come to school somebody. That’s what we’re Chesapeake in 1984. “You younger generation. doesn’t belong you as a non- an AK47,” she said. every day or to work, as an talking about here: uncon- take your turn, you take your “I just want to help kids have minority and all the work “We called ourselves the African-American woman who scious bias.” time. It’s a very mindful way a decent understanding about doesn’t belong to me as a Jumpout Gang when we got off lived that, I now teach diverse Davis and Jones asked for of speaking, and also you can things they think they know,” minority,” Offer said. “There’s the school bus because what students. I see students of volunteers, black and white, pass and then also you can re- he said, “because I can tell you work we have to do together they did was — the parents, every color.” to join them in a circle so they flect on something to add. It’s about all the things I thought and that’s what I’m learning everybody didn’t want us there Continuing the conversa- could share their feelings and an equalizing process so that I knew and I’m still learning as we have this conversation. — rocks, bottles, eggs, toma- tion of unity were Lynda Davis experiences. After the panel everyone in the circle is equal and I’m 81.” We have to have patience toes were thrown at us,” she and Thornell Jones of the discussion, Davis said the and then you’re hearing from While some of the day’s with each other, patience with said. “I’m in seventh grade. We Annapolis affiliate of Coming Coming to the Table approach people’s personal experiences. discussion centered on the ourselves, forgiveness for called ourselves the Jumpout to the Table, an organiza- is effective because it encour- It really touches your heart.” past, Offer emphasized the each other and forgiveness for Gang because we stood at the tion that provides leadership, ages compassion. To bridge the race gap, bright outlook he sees for the ourselves.” school bus and when the doors resources, and a supportive en- “When they take turns opened, they pushed you out vironment for all who wish to and speak, each person has a

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ach month, the Pasa- Edena Voice poses a question to a local fifth-grade For the month of February, the Pasadena Voice asked Ms. DiGiorgio’s fifth-grade class at Pasadena Elementary School, “What is love?” class. This month, students from Mrs. DiGiorgio’s friends and family. Love is class at Pasadena Elemen- cute puppies. tary School answered Pasadena Elementary School Natalie S. the question: hero on my favorite show. a sad day. example, pets, family or your family or your pets. Love is something that Carly T. Dominic C. even outside. Love is when you help people makes me happy. Love can be What is love? many things! Love is wanting to go to Love is hugs from your fam- Justin F. and show support! Laci L. Nick R. Love is if you’re feeling down, Paris. It is also going to ily and snuggling with your Love is when you enjoy a family member might come Ocean City with my dog. pet. Love can be food, like ice spending time with whatever Love is when we have good Love is listening to your and cheer you up. Love is being with your fam- cream, candy, chocolate and you like. It is also when you and happy emotions about favorite song or seeing your Alexis B. ily and friends. even microwavable burritos. can truly open up to the per- each other. It could also be grandparents. Charlotte C. Gaius H. son you care about. actions that we do that mean Robert G. Love is playing with my Kiery M. a lot to the other person, brother, cooking with my Love makes your heart feel Love is the taste of moz- Love is between my family and like a hug. mom and taking action shots great. It also makes a special zarella sticks because they Love is me getting actual hugs me. It is when my friends hang Liriel Z. with my dad’s camera. connection and makes taste good and they are full from my dog in the morn- out with me. Arabella M. you happy. of cheese! ing. It can also be shown to Love can sometimes be Rylee M. Colbyn L. Jacob B. your family. hard to find in you. But love Love is my friends because For me, love is cuddling with Kolby C. is what glues your friend- they make me happy every Love is my family and Love is everything that you my cat, having family fun ship together. day! It is also watching my snuggling with my pet on like, love or care about. For Love is when you cuddle with time, or even sleeping and eat- Maisey M. ing. I love my phone, fish, and Love is my family at a my grandma and grandpa. cookout. It is when my Sophia B. Lake Shore Student Is New Chick-fil-A Kid Correspondent mom rubs my back and Love can be between your holds me. Love is the kind- Continued from B6 on his thinking and future punch card for 52 free chicken broadcaster. family or your pets. It can even »» ness my friends give me audition for the Chick-fil-A endeavors. Plus, he is just such sandwiches or chicken strips, “It was just a new thing to be a place or a thing. when they stick up for me. correspondent, I knew he a good kid, and it is rewarding a red jacket that says Chick- try,” Daniel said. “I always Trevor W. Makhi G. had a pretty good chance to see good things happen to fil-A kid correspondent, like doing these adventurous Love can be shown to your just because of his natural my students.” stuffed animals, baseball things all the time. They’re re- Love is a fuzzy feeling family. You can feel love for an personality,” Catterton said. “I As part of the experience, cards and more. ally great opportunities to try inside that you feel when item or even a certain place. am pleased for him and know Daniel got a tour of the Fox45 Despite the experi- something new.” you are comforted. Love Will B. that this ‘national’ experience studio in Baltimore. From ence, Daniel said he does Daniel’s PSA about Annapo- is the happiness you feel will make a positive impact Chick-fil-A, he received a not see himself as a future lis will air on Fox45. when you’re with your Love is the smiles on my friends, family and even students’ face when they your pets. enter my classroom. Love is the kindness they show to Natalie C. myself and others. DENTISTRY BY DR. JEFFREY P. cRaNSKa Love is spending time with Mrs. DiGiorgio

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Kriewald said. “It’s nice to “I know they This month, student have the public venue as have a lot of work will be featured at an opportunity to display their children’s Mountain Road Library their work in the school programs in the and a few doors down at and beyond the school.” event space, so The Rumor Meal. The Mountain Road I saved fun, col- “We have a lot of really Library regularly features orful, bright art- talented kids that, in a re- an Artist of the Month in works I had from mote, small school, don’t its event room. For the the first semes- always get recognition,” month of February, work ter,” Kriewald from CHS art students said. Some of the to them. It makes it so The Sit & Stitchers often take on projects where the knitters will will hang work in the room features they’re like any profes- all knit the same thing, such as the exact hat or sweater. Some in the room. drawings of Spongebob, sional displaying in a pub- members make hats, blanket squares or blankets for charities. Disney World and other lic space,” Kriewald said. things recognizable “You wouldn’t really know By Judy Tacyn “Everyone is welcome to to children. it was student artwork work on whatever their heart The work hanging in when you see the artwork en years ago, friends desires,” Kepner said. “People The Rumor Meal was and read their names.” Teri Kepner and Lyn are also welcome to come created by students in This is Kriewald’s first TClass answered a meet- ask for help with a project, Art Club, as they are year with Art Club and up ad seeking knitters and or even receive help with the more advanced her third year teaching crocheters in the hopes of learning to crochet or to knit. art students. at CHS. Her goal is to creating a stitching group. The We have quite a few experts “It makes it more real »»Continued on B11 crafty friends stopped into who are more than willing to a former Borders bookstore help others.” at Marley Station Mall, liked Meetings might include the group and brought more three to 20 crafters, and Sylwia Ok Earns Prestigious Recognitions friends. Over the past decade, members are welcome to meeting locations have attend as their schedule al- By Judy Tacyn dream place for photographers changed, and members have lows. Members come from all to live and that’s where my come and gone, but the group, over Anne Arundel County, ylwia Ok, of Sylwia Ok business started. At the end of now the Anne Arundel County including Pasadena, Severna Photography, recently 2011, I opened my first studio, Sit & Stitch, is more active Park, Arnold, Glen Burnie and Searned a Master of and within a year, I was able than ever. Waugh Chapel, and occasion- Photography degree from the to successfully establish both “We primarily knit and cro- ally the Eastern Shore. Friend Professional Photographers of portrait and fine art landscape chet, but most of us are multi- and family duos are common America, and was recognized work with the local communi- crafters,” Kepner said. “Some in the group. for superior image making ty,” said Ok. “Then it was time of us are quilters, some are When asked how people can and photographic service. Ad- for us to move again, and this painters. Some create pottery, join, Kepner said that’s easy. ditionally, she received second time we moved from Alaska to some create with multiple “All you have to do is show up place in the Grand Imag- Pasadena, Maryland. We were media. We are just all-around at one of the meetings,” she ing Awards in the children fortunate to find a house that crafty people!” said. “If you’re timid about category for her photograph had a perfect layout so I could The group meets Tuesday doing so without contact- titled “Sleeping Softly” at the convert the whole lower level evenings from 5:30pm and ing someone first, we have a association’s annual conven- Award-winning photographer Sylwia Ok enjoys the into a dream boutique studio.” 8:00pm, and Saturdays from Facebook group called Anne tion, Imaging USA, held Janu- rewarding experience of documenting major life milestones. Ok specializes in maternity, 9:30am to noon in the café Arundel County Sit & Stitch.” ary 20-22 in Atlanta. newborn and baby custom at Lauer’s on Edwin Rayner As for showing off their Ok has been interested in projects in Tampa, Florida. online with the Art Institute portraiture. Boulevard in Pasadena. creations, Kepner said, “We’re art and design longer than she When planning a family, Ok of Pittsburgh.” “Custom photography is “We also like to go on field all much too modest to do can remember, but her profes- realized she wanted to start a Around the same time, Ok’s ultimately about creating trips to local yarn stores and something like that. But we do sional career didn’t begin in business that would allow her husband, an active duty U.S. full client experience. Each yarn fairs,” Kepner added, “so crank out amazing projects, photography. to work from home and create Coast Guard member, received session and portrait is care- if we’re not at the store, we’re beautiful articles of clothing, Ok earned a master’s her own schedule. orders to Kodiak, Alaska, fully designed with the client most likely on a field trip.” some plain but some with degree in computer science “The idea of becoming a and the couple moved there and photographic product The Sit & Stitchers often amazing color work. Everyone and econometrics and has photographer came about 10 in summer of 2011. A month- in mind,” Ok said. “With my take on projects where the should come check us out.” worked in various fields. The years ago,” said Ok. “It has long road trip from Florida to professional expertise and knitters will all knit the same For more information, last job she held before open- been my dream to get my sec- Alaska through 18 states, four experience, I help my cli- thing, such as the exact hat email Kepner at teri.m.kepner@ ing her photography studio ond degree in an artistic field Canadian provinces and 12 na- ents to decorate their home or sweater. Some members gmail.com or visit the Anne was as a project manager for for personal fulfillment. Then, tional parks further deepened with beautiful photographic make hats, blanket squares or Arundel County Sit & Stitch Verizon, where she oversaw one day, I decided to enroll her love of photography. art pieces.” blankets for charities. Facebook page. and coordinated fiber optic in a photography program “Kodiak turned out to be a »»Continued on B11 Dining Out Bonchon Has Exciting, Flavorful Options By Mary Cobbler (a thinly sliced, marinated and watch us eat while they dishes were similar. Bonchon ribeye), bull dak (chicken stir waited for their food. This doesn’t mess around with n Pasadena, we tend to fry), tteokbokki (rice cakes was particularly difficult spice — if you order it spicy, gravitate toward the same and fish cakes in spicy sauce for the hungry children we you will breathe fire! Icategories of food: crabs, and cheese), japchae (glass had in tow (thank goodness The chicken wings offered burgers, buffalo chicken noodles with veggies and for tablets that distracted plenty of food to fill us up, wings, crabs, the occasional beef), and, of course, kimchi them). A couple of dishes but I was glad we ordered Mexican or Italian dish, and (a national Korean dish of were lukewarm when they the rice to get a different did I mention crabs? At least cabbage and chili peppers) should have been hot. These flavor dimension. We chose that’s the case for me. So were some of the more excit- were just logistical issues the seafood fried rice, but when I heard I was covering ing options on the menu. we noticed in ordering, but we could have chosen plain, the menu at Bonchon, a new I debated between the it is important to note that chicken, bulgogi, or kimchi Korean restaurant in Pasa- Korean tacos and the fried the menu states the chicken bacon as well. The rice was dena, I was a little intimidat- chicken combo, but after wings need up to 30 minutes savory. Shrimp, scallops, soft ed. Would this be something asking a few regular custom- to cook. We didn’t see this bell peppers, scrambled egg, I could handle? Something Photo by Mary Cobbler ers who were eating at the when we first came to the and scallions transformed totally unfamiliar? The chicken wings were gigantic, full of meat, and fried same time as us, it became restaurant, but when we the dish into a rainbow of When I arrived at Bon- in just the right amount of breading. clear that the chicken wings noticed it, we wished we had colors and flavors. We mixed chon — and especially once I were the fan favorite. The called ahead to order. in some yum-yum sauce to tasted the food — I realized hostess and servers were they are usually mushy or customers insisted that I In terms of taste and up the flavor even more. that all of my fears were un- nothing but pleasant to us burnt when I make them at try the fried rice, too, as quality of entrees, we were We could barely breathe by founded. Now my only fear as they combined tables and home. These were outstand- that was supposed to be a thrilled! The chicken wings the time we ordered dessert. is that I won’t get another brought high chairs to ac- ing potstickers: lightly fried house specialty, so I ordered are nothing short of incred- Mochi ice cream is the only chance to eat Bonchon’s commodate us. The restau- on the outside and filled with the rice alongside a combo ible. They were gigantic, full dessert offered at Bonchon, chicken wings again in the rant has a chic Asian vibe, hot, soft veggies and meat on of fried chicken wings and of meat, and fried in just the although it comes in a variety near future. but it also has televisions the inside, then brushed with drumsticks. right amount of breading. of flavors, including vanilla Bonchon is tucked away playing showing sports. a flavorful signature sauce. The only negative aspect Some chicken wings have chocolate chip, strawberry, in the Festival at Pasadena On the menu, there was The pictures on the menu of our restaurant experi- lots of mushy, oily breading, chocolate, and green tea. You shopping center, in the same no clearly labeled section had piqued my interest in ence came with the timing and others have virtually no can choose three flavors. If complex as Weis, BJ’s Whole- for appetizers, but upon the trying the diverse array of the delivery of our food. breading, just sauce. These you’ve never tried mochi, sale, and several franchise waitress’s recommendation, of entrees. A few of them The potstickers actually ar- wings were everything that you’re in for an experience. companies and local busi- we ordered a round of pot- looked familiar — chicken rived after our entrée even wings should be! The bread- Mochi is a gel-like, sweet rice nesses. My family, along with stickers for the table to start sliders, Caesar salad, and though we requested them ing was crispy and exploding patty, filled with ice cream five of our friends, decided us off. Potstickers come in fried rice punctuated some as an appetizer. Half of our with flavor (we again chose and drizzled with syrup (at to go out to eat after church two flavors — spicy and gar- of the harder-to-pronounce party’s entrees came out the combination of half this location). The consisten- on a Sunday afternoon. We lic soy — and we chose to get options — but most of the quickly, and the other four spicy, half soy garlic). The cy is different from any other filled several tables at the a combination of the two. I’m entrees were authentic entrees came out 10 minutes drumsticks were even tastier dessert and you’ll either love narrow restaurant, but the a bit of a potsticker fan, but Korean favorites. Bulgogi later, so they just had to sit in my opinion, although the »»Continued on B11 pasadena voice February 20, 2019 B1 1 Sylwia Ok Earns Prestigious Recognitions Chesapeake Artists »»Continued from B10 “There is nothing more documenting a client’s major portunities, just Each portrait session magical than creating por- life milestones to create beau- trying out a bunch includes planning and style traits of the baby that just tiful pieces that they proudly of things until I consultation, a portrait ses- arrived in this world a few display in their home. figure out what is sion, ordering appointment days earlier and documenting “Handing over beautiful al- sustainable to do at the client’s home, master his or her major milestones bums and wall portraits to my year after year,” retouching of the chosen within a first year of the life,” clients and seeing their smile Kriewald said. portraits, product delivery and said Ok. “Of course, there are and tears of joy while view- To raise money complimentary art installa- some newborn sessions that ing their portraits is the most for the club, tion. Handcrafted custom-de- are more challenging than gratifying part of my career,” students held signed albums, wall portraits others, especially when the said Ok. “I am constantly a holiday fund- printed on canvas, metal print Award-winning baby goes through the first working to improve my skills raiser where they or acrylic are just some of the photographer Sylwia Ok growth spurts or has a colic. through workshops and print sold handmade most popular options clients enjoys the rewarding Patience, flexibility and listen- competitions while consis- gift wrap and can choose from. experience of documenting ing to baby’s cues are the keys tently providing amazing gift packages. “Anne Geddes has been major life milestones. and definitely help during customer experience justify- The money they my biggest inspiration ever those moments. ing their reason to come back raised helped pay since I saw her work in 2000,” born photographer when I had “The business side of to my studio, year after year, for supplies. said Ok. “I was mesmerized my baby in 2016, and if she photography has also a lot of for more. I think that is the During school by the beauty of her newborn was my first model to photo- challenges,” she added. “It’s best reward a photographer Work such as this tribute to “Tom and events, Art Club portraits and I remember say- graph, I would most likely pick constant work to market to can receive.” Jerry” by Morgan Gray will be among the students offer face ing, ‘I wish I could do this for a a different niche as she was find the right clients, through The Oks will make their art exhibited by students this month. painting to their living,’” said Ok. Fast forward the most challenging little one networking with other busi- final move this summer to peers, which is a few years, and a friend of Ok I have ever in my studio.” nesses and professionals, web- Sarasota, Florida, once her »»Continued from B10 popular among students. had a baby and asked whether Ok feels photograph- site optimization, referrals husband retires after 27 years help art students see how They will do it again for she would photograph her son. ing newborns and babies is and social media presence.” of military service, enabling their work fits in with Lucky Day in March and “I will never forget the challenging but one of the The challenges, however, Ok to take on the challenge of the school and overall ahead of the school’s excitement of photograph- most rewarding niches in simply cannot compete with reopening her business for the community. pep rally. ing her 8-day-old baby, even the industry. the rewarding experience of last time. “I’m injecting new op- “I’m trying to increase though I was a total beginner their stake within the with posing, wrapping and school community and handling the baby,” said Ok. give them a lot of oppor- “It was obvious I had a lot Bonchon Offers Exciting, Flavorful Options tunities to use their art to learn but in that instant, »»Continued from B10 desserts in that it is creamy however, and were snack- had someone in our group to benefit the community, I knew that was the niche I it right away or it might have but not overly sweet, a nice ing on drumsticks when we with a severe gluten al- the school, themselves would love to pursue one day. I to grow on you. I’m one of complement to the spiced, got home. Lunch specials lergy and there were few and to have fun with it,” attended online and in-person those people who is still mak- savory foods enjoyed the rest available Monday through options for him. Kriewald said. workshops to improve my ing up my mind, but others at of the evening. Friday offer specific dishes Maybe you’re hesitant to The students’ works skills. Even now, eight years the table who love mochi said For the potstickers, the ranging between $8 to $10, try Korean food as I was. will be on display at the later, I still feel that my style that they really enjoyed the medium wing/drumstick so it’s possible to dine for Take my advice — don’t Mountain Road Commu- is evolving and I have room flavor and consistency that combo, the fried rice, and less at Bonchon. One thing wait! Try Bonchon this week nity Library (4730 Moun- to improve as a photographer Bonchon offered. It was cer- the mochi, we paid $52 to mention: You may want and add some new, exciting tain Road) and The Rumor and an artist. Ironically, I was tainly a pretty dish, and the plus tax and tip. We got a to research more if you have food to your usual week- Meal (4730 Mountain already an experienced new- mochi is different from most lot of food for our money, any food allergies — we night lineup! Road) through February.

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