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Publishers Margueritte Mills Dianna Lancione Volunteer Richard Brooks Creates Drive-Thru Lonnie Lancione Of The Month Food Distribution System V.P., Operations Brian Lancione By Haley Weisgerber peninsula, so it was really suitable for Unity rom the time he was 20 years old, to help with My Brother’s Pantry.” Account Executives Severna Park resident Richard Brooks Each month, one of the churches and their Larry Sells has felt that he is spiritually called to team of volunteers takes over distributing F Shannon Vitielliss serve others. and organizing food donations. In April, at Brooks is originally from Ohio, where he the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in was a member of the Church of the Brethren Maryland, Brooks and Unity by the Bay were Editor and spent a few years volunteering with the in charge. Zach Sparks Brethren Volunteer Service, a full-time vol- “April was a very interesting month,” unteer program that sends men and women said Brooks. “We were dealing with a lot of Editorial Assistant on one- to two-year assignments across the change because of the health conditions Haley Weisgerber nation and some locations across the world. and COVID.” Brooks was first assigned to a town The pantry, which is located adjacent devastated by a tornado in Mississippi, bution box in their flowerbed for people in to College Parkway Baptist Church, did Reporters and then to New Windsor, Maryland, in need. Once a week, the couple would pur- not have the appropriate space for social Emily Allgair Carroll County. chase enough food for a few people and leave distancing. Brooks’ first step was to cut the Aidann Bacolodan “Getting into that organization brought it in the distribution box. Though it is mostly regular team of about 10 volunteers to two. Bob Hough me into Maryland, and I stayed when I anonymous, Brooks has met a few people He also created a contact-free drive-thru Alyson Kay finished up my term,” said Brooks. who have told him that this small gesture system for distribution day and a safe Shelley Mahoney Brooks worked at a pump company in has impacted them in a big way. delivery system. Jane Seiss Taneytown for 39 years until he retired. When members of their church, Unity “Before the distribution, Rich and his wife Elizabeth Spearman Afterward, Brooks and his wife wanted to by the Bay in Annapolis, heard about their eliminated the normal working party and John Singleton settle down in a town that was close to a efforts, they began to donate food and even packed all grocery bags for 137 households bike trail. The Baltimore & Annapolis Trail take over distribution when Brooks and his and 346 individuals,” said My Brother’s Pan- drew them to Severna Park. wife are away. try volunteer Ken Yargus. “Rich then called Columnists Brooks’ proximity to the trail came in “The people at Unity have really helped every client who missed their food distribu- Heather Bagnall handy when his riding drew his attention to us to expand it,” said Brooks. “We now do it tion, made appointments and opened the Mary Cobbler an area in need. every second day.” pantry repeatedly to serve them. Rich also Sarah Elder “My wife and I joined Friends of Anne Unity by the Bay is one of 12 churches that served 16 emergency clients and delivered Liz League Arundel County Trails and we adopted a support My Brother’s Pantry, a food relief food and masks to several who lacked Ed Reilly flowerbed in Glen Burnie,” said Brooks. “We organization that serves the Broadneck transportation.” Dana Schallheim fixed the flowerbed up the first year and we peninsula. Brooks’ favorite thing about volunteering spent a lot of time going up there. We no- “They had not yet signed up with My with My Brother’s Pantry is meeting the Contributors ticed that there were some folks sleeping on Brother’s Pantry at that time, but they had clients and hearing their stories. Joe Bocek benches or carrying everything they owned. asked me to be the outreach coordinator, “I feel like I get a gift, just by working We just kind of thought it would be a good and one thing we looked at was helping there, from the clients,” said Brooks. Winsome Brown area to give away some food.” people in need of food,” said Brooks. “Unity To contact My Brother’s Pantry, visit www. Dr. Christine Calvert Brooks and his wife set up a food distri- of the Bay is on the edge of the Broadneck mybrotherspantry.org or call 410-757-5190. David Diggs Jason LaBarge Chuck Roydhouse Chartwell’s To Launch Little Free Library Food Pantry Photographer he Chartwell community’s first “Little share books, bring people together and create Maddy Fangio Free Library” will launch with a public communities of readers. Reopens T ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, “Reading has always been a passion of he Society of St. Vincent de September 12, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at 503 mine,” Mahaffee said. “When I was a little Paul food pantry has reopened Heavitree Lane in Severna Park (near the girl, I played ‘library’ with my younger sister at St. John the Evangelist T The Severna Park Voice is published by corner of St. Ives Drive). Severna Park resident where I would catalog books and ask her to Roman Catholic Church in Severna Susan Mahaffee and her 6-year-old son, Peter, check them out. I used the money I earned Park after a brief hiatus due to the will host the event and have invited county from my report card to buy additional books coronavirus pandemic. The organiza- council members and fire department officials that kept my little library blossoming. To this tion serves food and provides limited Family owned and operated since 1981 to attend. day, I often give books as gifts to family and financial help with utilities (cut-off The celebration will include an Anne Arun- friends and believe that now, more than ever, notice required) and eviction (if the Please send your news to: del County fire truck, story-time with give- kids should be exposed to the experience of person has been to court and has [email protected] aways, a Kona Ice truck, and kids goodie bags. learning to use their imagination that only a notice signed by a judge). Pantry P.O. Box 608 Little Free Libraries are a global phenom- books can create.” hours are Tuesdays and Fridays from Severna Park, MD 21146 enon. The small, front-yard book exchanges Each year, nearly 10 million books are 10:00am to noon, by appointment 410-647-9400 number 36,000 around the world in 70 shared in Little Free Libraries. To learn more, only. If you or someone you know countries — from Iceland to Tasmania to visit www.littlefreelibrary.org and the Chart- needs assistance with food or financ- No part of this publication may be reproduced without permission of the publisher ©2020. The publisher Pakistan. Now, a new Little Free Library at well Little Free Library Charter #94074 page es, call 443-261-0109 or email svpa@ is not responsible for any errors, omissions, etc. Views 503 Heavitree Lane will join the movement to on Facebook. stjohnsp.org. expressed are not necessarily those of the publisher. DREAM DESIGN DELIVER

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Hospice Cup on September 19. “I’ve had a chance to meet some really CRAB provides accessible sailing good folks that have become, in some opportunities to people with disabilities, cases, my best friends,” Snelgrove said. injured veterans and at-risk youth. The after-party was canceled and the Despite the pandemic, CRAB gained raffle was made virtual, a difficult deci- new sponsors and raised more money this sion that CRAB executive director Paul year than it has in the history of the race, “Bo” Bollinger said was best for the safety up 50% from last year’s race. Eighty-nine of the participants. boats competed in the event. Photo courtesy of Will Keyworth/SpinSheet Magazine “We didn’t want to put our guests in This year, a fleet of six of CRAB’s adap- Patrick Hylant’s Pegasus boat overtook Don Snelgrove’s Himmel at the 2020 CRAB Cup. that position,” Bollinger said. tive boats participated in the event, each One challenge for the participants this captained by a person with a disability. Miller, the first time in the history of the “It’s fun to see other people getting out year was figuring out how to fundraise Half of the CRAB skippers were veterans. race that a CRAB boat has won the cup. and enjoying racing who don’t usually do while being unable to meet with people Built more for stability and safety than The light current and steady eight-to-10 that,” Miller said. in-person. speed, the 22-foot CRAB boats usually knot winds that helped the CRAB boats Dan Flagler, CRAB’s fleet director, has “We were heavily reliant on social me- end up in the back of the pack. But this also benefitted the relatively slow Quin- been racing his boat, the Flagfest, since dia this year,” Hylant said. year’s course and weather conditions pro- tet. Miller, a member of the Chesapeake 2007. For the past three years, he’s raced Normally, Bollinger doesn’t get to see vided an ideal environment for them to Racer Cruiser Association, has raced in in all three Triple Crown races. The CRAB most of the race because he’s busy prepar- shine. Five of the six CRAB boats finished every CRAB race since its inception. Cup is special to him because of the race ing for the after-party. This year, he was in the top 10. The winning boat, CRAB Although he is not going for the Triple includes people with disabilities. able to motor out into the harbor in his 6, was captained by stroke survivor and Crown this year due to relatively small “It’s total inclusion in the event,” boat with CRAB president Brad LaTour retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim McGee. fundraising, Miller still intends to sail in Flagler said. and CRAB title sponsor Rick Volker to see Along with a crew of fellow all-American all three charity races and enjoys com- Patrick Hylant, captain of the Pegasus, the race for the first time on the water. dinghy sailors who graduated from the peting against the dozens of boats that intends to go for the Triple Crown this “When you see 89 boats doing that and U.S. Naval Academy, McGee sailed into participate, especially the new and casual year, his first time competing in the whole the big boats flying their spinnakers, a narrow victory against the Quintet, racers attracted by the relatively short, series. 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Within six months, “I have bipolar 1 disorder and Liv+ was an “I just think that there is a lot that I can ing classes, parenting classes, safe sex classes, she was back in Africa, this time in South idea born from my first manic episode in teach to the South African community, but and I have some teacher friends who want to Africa to volunteer in community health. 2018,” Romano said. “I was interning at the I know I’m going to learn way more than I help teach English.” That year, she fell in love International Rescue Committee in my last could teach anyone,” Romano said. “I hope I Romano hopes that her clinic will make with Africa, and knew semester at Towson University and I had to come back and I know that I am a better per- an international impact and that volunteers that she would return come up with a project idea for my internship. son because of my experience abroad.” will come from all over the world to make a one day to make a larger I came up with my community health and To make connections before her clinic difference. difference. development organization, LIV+.” is built, Romano has applied to work with South Africa is currently on lockdown due Now, Romano is mov- Romano said she was not in the condition Doctors Without Borders, which is already to COVID-19. Romano expected to move be- ing to South Africa to to proceed with LIV+ at the time, but now established in South Africa. fore 2021, but she has decided to wait another establish a public health she is ready to make it a reality. The clinic will She is currently working with a compa- year and continue to develop her plan and clinic and to fight human have a background in mental health, and she ny called Container Homes Za to build the go to graduate school. In the meantime, she immunodeficiency virus Liv Romano hopes to also combat mental health stereo- clinic, as well as a tiny home. Both will be is working as a COVID-19 contact tracer and and acquired immunode- types surrounding bipolar disorder. made from a repurposed shipping container, enjoys the work she is doing. ficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS.) Romano chose to open her clinic in Kwa- which is sustainable and allows Romano to Romano plans to return to the United During the COVID-19 pandemic, Romano Zulu-Natal, South Africa, a province feeling expand easily. States after a few years in Africa. She hopes to began to take her dream to move to Africa the effects of two pandemics. KwaZulu-Natal “There’s a lot of room for expansion, which run for public office and be the first person in more seriously, and made the decision to get a is the epicenter of the HIV/AIDS crisis and a is what I want to do,” Romano said. “I want to her family to receive a Ph.D. master’s degree in public health from Temple hotspot for COVID-19. The two viruses are a grow as an epidemiologist in South Africa and “I really want to leave an impact,” she said. University and start her journey to become an dangerous mixture, as people diagnosed with be a vital part of the community, because I “I want to leave something for this world that epidemiologist that focuses on HIV/AIDS. HIV have compromised immune systems. have fallen in love with this community.” I can be proud of and my family can be proud “I am one of those people that thrives in Romano said that education is a privilege, The clinic will act as a health education of. That is very important to me.” chaos, and COVID is no exception,” Romano and she is lucky enough to have access to center while Romano establishes herself. Romano has established a GoFundMe said. “COVID has helped me affirm that I higher education. 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Drive-by graduations. Drive-by parades Now, Hatcher co-owns PYY Marine in of teachers to visit in-person, yet virtual- Pasadena, and Wagner is the manager and ly, with their students. A way to connect, captains the PYY Fishing team. even if the hugs aren’t readily available. A The team is made up of Janine Samuel, way to virtually remain a part of the lives Evan Winterbottom, Steve Salanik, Allen of those you care about. It’s one of the in- Stanton, Steve Channell, Roy Dove, Tom ventions of this unprecedented year that Faulkner, Brandon Cassady, Mick Young reflects the unbreakable spirit of people, and Logan Wagner. even in the face of great obstacles. “In all of these tournaments, there is And in this year of facing obstacles, always a captain and an angler that get the the Severna Park Community Center has recognition, but tournament fishing is a Photo courtesy of Larry Budd seen months of closure, cancellations, team sport,” Wagner said. “Everyone on The PYY Fishing team posed with the 36-pound fish that won them the Small Boat costly repairs and a slow struggle to the boat has a duty and if they fail on their Dolphin category at the 2020 White Marlin Open in Ocean City. find our way back to this new “normal.” part, we fail. Everyone has a part in this.” Struggles like repairing a pool during a Although the group has competed in ment, the fog had cleared and the wa- and the prize money was estimated to time when available funds were stretched many tournaments, the White Marlin ter was calm. be $103,000. to their very limit. Struggles, just like Open is considered the world’s largest fish- “It ended up being the perfect day for The PYY team was the first to weigh in everyone is facing now. ing tournament because teams compete offshore fishing,” Wagner said. that morning. They watched as their catch And so we wondered, how could we against the best fishermen in the world for When they left the dock that morning, overtook first place, and they anxiously host an in-person gala this fall, our record payouts. the team members knew that their best awaited the rest of the boats. Though biggest fundraiser of the year, and ensure “The White Marlin Open is the Su- chance of winning was in the Small Boat many teams came within a few pounds, that everyone was still safe, in a time per Bowl of fishing tournaments,” Dolphin or Small Boat White Marlin cat- PYY remained on top of the leaderboard of COVID? Our annual event, normally Wagner said. egories. The weight to beat in the dolphin for the rest of the day. hosted for more than 200, would need to For the first time in 47 years, the White category was 28 pounds. This win is not only a great accom- wait until spring. Marlin Open was extended due to the The team had just lost a white marlin plishment for the team but also for PYY But with the center closed for so many COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane when Wagner spotted the dolphin fish, Marine. The crew fished from a 2019 Cape months, this fundraiser was needed Isaias. Rather than competing three set which is commonly known as a mahi-ma- Horn, a boat that can be bought at PYY. more than ever. Therefore, following on days, the fishing teams were allowed to hi, from the tower on the boat. Immediate- This proves that PYY Marine’s products the lead of many drive-by events across select three fishing days from August 3 ly, the team knew the fish weighed more can perform in major tournaments. our region and around the world, SPCC through August 9. than 28 pounds. Hatcher said the PYY team’s dedication has launched what we believe is the “With this tournament, there were chal- The pressure was on for Stanton, the stems from his brother’s own passion. first-ever drive-by gala event, scheduled lenges right from the beginning,” Wagner angler who reeled in the fish. A $100,000 “If Steve didn’t have the passion for wa- for Saturday, October 24. said. “Obviously, COVID was number one. prize was on the line. terfront or fishing lifestyle, he wouldn’t Because at the end of the day, we need The challenge of coordinating a tourna- “Believe it or not, the fish did everything have been able to put together a team of those funds to operate. But even more, ment of this size during COVID was a big you want it to do,” Wagner said. “The stars passionate people,” Hatcher said. we really need to connect once again with change. And then, on top of that, we add- aligned. It wasn’t a very dramatic fight. Both brothers emphasized that this our many friends in the region. Event ed the hurricane in the mix. The hurricane It just cooperated. But there were huge team is also supported by the community, guests will come in their cars and stop came through on Tuesday, so that messed amounts of excitement. I can promise including their marketing partners. just briefly to be met at SPCC’s entrance up fishing in the beginning of the week.” you that.” “The Fishing team would like to thank with a gala-in-a-box, delivered by masked The hurricane brought rough seas, rain There was an hour and a half boat ride PYY Marine, the Allen Stanton Group and special guest presenters, dressed to and fog through Saturday. Wagner and the back to the scale for the team, which Tom Latta from Direct Mortgage Loans impress in full gala attire. PYY team fished Thursday and Saturday estimated that the fish weighed over for all of their support,” Wagner said. And because a gala fundraiser should in rough conditions but remained positive 30 pounds. “Without them, this team would not be be fun — live music, decorations, pa- that Sunday, the last day of the tourna- “Any fisherman, especially anyone who where it is today.” parazzi and much more will greet guests ment, would bring them luck. does any kind of offshore, going to the Next year, when the team returns to as they arrive. More than a fundraiser, “The first two words that come to mind scale at the White Marlin Open is what a the White Marlin Open, they will have this event will provide us with a way to about this team is passion and dedication,” fisherman dreams about,” Wagner said. the determination and passion that it connect, from 6 feet, with those who Wagner said. “They will be there rain or “If you see a fisherman daydreaming, takes to be successful. haven’t been able to make it back yet. We shine. A huge part of fishing is having the they are probably daydreaming about “This is the goal. We want to get to the can’t wait to see you! Even if it’s just for right attitude, which leads to confidence.” the scale.” scale every year,” Wagner said. “There are a drive-by. On Sunday, the last day of the tourna- The dolphin fish weighed 36 pounds still bigger fish to get on the scale.” 12 September 2020 Severna Park voice Military Spotlight

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It took the entire family to convince Alverta, who thought the family was coming over for Sunday dinner, to go outside. “It was not easy, because I’m not a person that you tell what to do,” Alverta said. “I’m very determined.” Eventually, she went outside and was overwhelmed by all the people driving by. “It’s the first time since I’ve lived here, in over 50 years, Photos by Maddy Fangio that anything has ever happened like that,” Alverta said. About 50 cars drove by Alverta Darden’s house on August 30 during an 80th birthday surprise party. The band led the parade past Alverta’s home. Guests waved and dropped off gifts as they drove by. Alverta described the of her students. “She is a member of my church, so I have known her since I parade as “beautiful.” “She was very firm as a teacher,” said Chris Cain, who had was a little girl,” said Angela Hawkins. “It is something that she has never experienced and some- Alverta as her third-grade teacher. “She didn’t take any mess. When Hawkins went away to school, Alverta would send thing that gives her the accolades and gratitude while she’s It taught me that there were consequences for your actions.” her notes with scripture, advice and stories to keep her up to still living,” said Alverta’s younger brother, John Darden. Cain said she has carried that lesson with her throughout date on the community. Alverta grew up on a farm off Gilbert Road in Arnold her adult life. “Even at my first job, which was away, she would still keep during segregation, and she was not allowed to attend the She works on several scholarship committees, includ- up with me,” Hawkins said. “When I moved to California, she old Arnold Elementary, which is now the Arnold Senior ing the Tribute to Women of Color organization that was would send a note every now and then. She was just always Center. Years later, Alverta decided that she wanted to be founded by her sister in 1993. The organization awards over present and positive for the young people.” an educator. 30 scholarships a year to students in Anne Arundel County. Alverta offered the same support to her family. “She sets goals and she went for it,” said Margurite Kirkland said Alverta has even helped scholarship recipients “I look up to her as a younger sister and seeing all of the Askew-Kirkland, Alverta’s younger sister. “Growing up on a purchase textbooks or meet needs with her own money. things that she has accomplished in her life,” Kirkland said. farm with limited funds, she worked and put herself through Alverta went above and beyond what was expected of her “She has held this family together for so many years, no school with whatever our parents were able to provide. She as an educator and as a member of the community for the matter what adversities we’ve faced. She is the go-to person has been successful because she is an achiever.” sake of the children. for encouragement.” Alverta received her teaching certificate from Bowie State “She took children under her wings, ones who were moth- In her 80 years, Alverta has left her mark on so many University, and was assigned to Arnold Elementary, which erless and fatherless,” John said. “I think that’s something people’s lives and there is no doubt that she will continue to has since moved to its current location on East Joyce Lane. you can’t overlook.” inspire the community. Alverta was the first Black teacher at the school. She stayed At her church, Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church in “I am so grateful that she is still here,” Cain said. “I thank at Arnold Elementary for 37 years. 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Others give puzzles, educational community. church, Downtown Hope, and books, games and bubbles for children who The pop-up pantry, however, has served other contributors. are sequestered at home. more than 20,000 individuals (including Meanwhile, Sara Dan- “There are so many little things that most 5,000 families) during the last few months, iels-Larson, the program of us take for granted that mean so much and the effort continues to grow. Many local manager of the Tyler Heights to these families,” Metzger said. She noted organizations and businesses have joined School Community Program, that she was a Severna Park resident for over forces to meet an enormous amount of needs began collecting communi- 33 years and “never dreamed that there was in the community. ty data and working with such a need just down the road.” “During the first couple of weeks of the Anne Arundel County As the pantry has grown, it has become [COVID-19], the school took a survey to ask Food Bank. evident how many people through Anne close to 300 families in our area what their Volunteers set up supplies, Arundel County are in dire need of help. biggest needs were,” said Metzger. “The ready to distribute items as The pop-up pantry at Tyler Heights Elementary has More locations have “popped up” around the answers were overwhelmingly the same: needed on a Saturday morn- served more than 20,000 individuals during the last county as well. food, diapers, cleaning supplies and toilet- ing in the parking lot of Tyler few months, and the effort continues to grow. Metzger said that families stand in line for ries. Many others said they needed school Heights Elementary School. hours before each event in hopes of getting supplies.” They were surprised by the turnout. tion of like-minded churches functioning necessities. As a teacher with more than two decades “Two-hundred families came the first throughout Anne Arundel County, joined “We are always looking for more people, of experience under her belt, Metzger knew week,” said Metzger. “We ended up running the effort. The Anne Arundel Food Bank more churches, more organizations who can that children would not be able to learn — out of food.” participated as well. be a part of this,” she said. “There is a huge even at home — if their basic needs were It became evident that the pantry would In addition to giving food and money, benefit to the volunteers as well. It gives not met. She partnered with Severna Park need more help. Downtown Hope donated local individuals, churches and businesses hope to all of us — the people giving and the native Janice Keating to brainstorm possible the congregation’s entire Easter tithe (more have donated hygiene supplies and chil- people receiving. solutions to this problem, and they formed than $30,000) to help the pantry reach more dren’s items. Giving Back Linda’s Legacy, a “I get up every morning with such a sense the idea of the pop-up pantry. The two needs. Love Anne Arundel County, a coali- nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting of purpose,” she added.

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They were in a rare position of al trainer at a fitness facility.” BWMC) and provide meals for fam- few appetizers from Garry’s Grill. opening their business because of COVID, With the Small Business Development Center, ilies in need. Feature drinks will be made with not in spite of it. Having known each other Pruett also provides a level of personalization Garry’s Grill owner Eddie Con- Deep Eddy vodka, which is also for close to 15 years dating back to their time for business owners. She counsels them on way heard through the grapevine sponsoring the food truck. with the Folger McKinsey Elementary PTO, the management, marketing and money for that UM BWMC had provided The food truck will swap its Leikin and Wright had a shared interest in their business. The money aspect is focused on meals for 150 to 200 families menu each week. The goal of the seeing schools and businesses reopen, so they financing options and budgeting their cash-flow since the start of the pandemic. truck is to travel to different started Covid Safety. projection. He wanted a way to help the hos- beaches, youth sports sites (when Wright’s husband is a systems engineer “We’re really talking to you. It’s a dialogue, pital and also the community. sports return) and big businesses. who sells technology to schools, so she and it’s a conversation,” Pruett said. “It’s asking When Walter Anderson ap- This is just one of four food Leikin were able to use his contacts, and the right questions to get the business owners proached Conway trucks that will be interview manufacturers to determine to think differently about their businesses. about teaming up associated with Gar- which safety products were the best value for For example, when someone comes to me and with his friend, I want to help ry’s Grill over time. customers. They also placed an emphasis on wants to start a business, I’m asking, ‘What in- Vegas, who is best “ Both Conway and products made in the United States. dustry? Why is it a good time right now to start known for his out UM BWMC Anderson described Their products include a mask and tem- this business?’ And you dive into the five why’s show “Bar Res- … and want each other as the perature detector, portable ultraviolet light to really understand why, but ultimately once cue” on the Food most giving person sanitizers, and air purifiers. they tell us what they want to do, what they Network, the plan people to know they have worked “One of our big sellers is our ultraviolet air want to start, we give them some guidance.” was set in motion. in tough times with. They also have purifiers,” Leikin said. “If you’re at a school or Pruett talks to them about building what she “It started off plenty of gratitude a retail establishment, it’s like a tablet that calls a BAIL (banker, accountant, insurance with talks of there are always for Vic Vegas. would sense if you’re wearing a mask, and agent, and lawyer) team. Lastly, she encourages doing a meet-and- opportunities “Working with Ve- it takes your temperature. A lot of doctors anyone starting a business soon to consid- greet at Garry’s gas is working with offices right now will have you wait in your er how their competitors have fared during with chef [Vegas] to rise above.” someone like me,” car, and this is more instant.” the pandemic. and it kind of —— Eddie Conway Conway said. “It’s a Leikin and Wright had already been work- “It’s really important for them to go and look snowballed from Owner, Garry’s Grill great experience.” ing at home, so it wasn’t hard to adapt. beyond and see how their industry is doing there,” An- After Anderson “The products are direct-shipped from the as a whole because there are some industries derson said. asked Nicole Baker from WJZ-TV to manufacturer, so we don’t have to be tied up that are really thriving right now,” Pruett After exchanging information, cover the event and the station also with inventory,” Leikin said. “We are a wom- said. “Everyone is doing home improvement. the trio started organizing the agreed to sponsor it, more spon- an-owned company and we’re able to offer Construction companies are doing well. So fundraiser. sors came forward. Among those low prices because we have low overhead.” you’re looking at different industry sectors and Conway described both him and sponsors are UM BWMC, Anderson Even after schools and businesses reopen, seeing how they’re impacted by COVID, and as Vegas as “go big or go home type of Minuteman Press in Glen Burnie the business owners still foresee a need for someone looking at starting one, how is their people” and he wanted it to show and Tommy Gatz Entertainment. what they offer. business different and unique?” through this event. To ensure everyone’s safety and “Having your air purified and your spaces Whether they started a small business in a The event will raise funds ensure social distancing rules are sanitized, we’re still going to be using these new building or virtually during the pandemic, for the hospital and also pro- followed, the fundraiser will take best practices,” Wright said. “We’re excited first-time business owners are happy with their vide five meals for each family place outside on a fully enclosed about cleaning products that don’t require decision so far. who signs up. patio with an open roof. chemicals.” “We’re in every day, we planned every inch “I want to help out UM BWMC “It depends on the guidelines Severna Park resident Lee Norwood bought of space in here,” Jennifer said of Severna Park … and want people to know in set, and everyone’s safety is our an established business, Annapolis College Kitchen & Bath. “It was very stressful, but it tough times there are always main priority,” Conway said. Consulting, and was mentored for a year before was worth it.” opportunities to rise above,” The event will host 150 people taking over on January 1, 2020. Conway said. and will most likely be split into “It was an ideal time because our greatest Learn More About Both Anderson and Vegas came three time slots, holding 50 peo- gift we give to families is direction during a The New Businesses up with the menu together. ple each. Tickets will be sold soon very stressful time,” Norwood said. “We have “We wanted to pay tribute to at Garry’s Grill. our finger on the pulse of the dynamic college Severna Park Kitchen & Bath the different places Chef has been The restaurant will also host a application process and really help lower stress. www.spkitchenandbath.com featured,” Anderson said. blood drive on September 11 from It’s a big time in these teens’ lives, and a big ex- @spkitchenandbath on Facebook Five places will be featured 8:00am to 2:00pm, and 48 people pense. Finding the right fit academically, geo- @severnaparkkitchenandbath for each menu item. For Vegas, can sign up. graphically, socially, financially is paramount.” on Instagram there is going to be prime rib. For For more information about Norwood faced one major hurdle: converting California, there will be a mix of both upcoming events, find a personal and individualized business to an Covid Safety greens and quinoa, avocado and updates on the “Garry’s Grill & online format. The Annapolis College Consult- www.covidsafety.biz tuna salad. For Memphis, there is Catering” Facebook page. ing team rebuilt their website to offer more going to be pulled pork with rolls Conway has been the owner of resources online. Annapolis College Consulting and coleslaw. For Staten Island, Garry’s Grill for 12 years. 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District 33 T Delegate E election will be Online Voter Registration System complete our civic With the creation of our great na- held Tuesday, (OLVR) you must do so on or before District 33 duty and respond tion, the story of the census gets truly November 3, and October 13. For more information on to the census, inspiring. According to census.gov, “The there have been registering to vote, go to www.voter- but until I was founders of our fledgling nation had a many questions services.elections.maryland.gov. in office, I never bold and ambitious plan to empower the pertaining to If you prefer to register to vote in thought about people over their new government. The this election person, you may complete a voter reg- what an impres- plan was to count every person living in the midst istration application at the following sive, important in the newly created United States of of restrictions locations: and, quite frankly, America, and to use that count to deter- brought on by • Your local board of elections genius endeavor mine representation in the Congress. COVID-19. The following is informa- • The state board of elections the U.S. census is. “Enshrining this invention in our tion pertaining to voter registration, • Your local department of As an arts educator, I have a great inter- Constitution marked a turning point mail-in ballots, early voting, voting health office est in the story and the thought process in world history. Previously, censuses locations and voting on election day. • The Maryland Department of Hu- of the U.S. census. had been used mainly to tax or con- man Services local offices The census goes back thousands of fiscate property or to conscript youth Basic Voting Information • The Maryland Motor Vehicle Ad- years with iterations throughout history into military service. The genius of the Anne Arundel County is expecting ministration (MVA) offices and across the world. At its core, the founders was taking a tool of govern- an 85% turnout for the presidential • Your local agency on aging office census is a procedure for enumerating, ment and making it a tool of political general election. This would equate • The MTA paratransit certifica- acquiring and recording information on empowerment for the governed over to approximately 337,500 people tion office a given population. In ancient Rome, their government.” in our county who will go to the • All public institutions of high- the census was used to record adult men Rather than simply using the census polls to vote. er education fit for military service. Over millen- as a tool to define our apportionment of In Anne Arundel County, only 25 • Recruitment offices of the U.S. nia, the census has evolved to become »»Continued on page 22 schools and three other locations armed forces will be open for voting this year due • Marriage license offices to COVID-19. • Offices for students with disabil- ities at all Maryland colleges and Central Office Performance Audit Voter Registration Information universities You may still register to vote in the »»Continued on page 20 n August resources to meet school needs at the Dana Schallheim 12, the school level. AACPS Board Board of Conducted over a seven-month pe- of Education O Education heard riod, the audit included an in-depth District 5 a presentation analysis of governance and the cen- from Gibson tral office organizational structure of Consulting, the AACPS, as well as the financial man- firm hired with agement, human resources and infor- funds allocated mation technology functions of the in the Fiscal Year school system, and it can be found at 2020 budget. www.aacps.org/2020performanceaudit. Findings of the Similar to the recent transporta- audit will be tion audit, the performance audit highlighted in illuminated several areas the board this month’s column. For thoughts on can improve upon. the reopening of schools during this Anyone who’s witnessed or who has challenging time, please see my last testified at a board meeting over the several columns. last two years knows that your wait As a fiscal conservative, efficient to testify at a pre-COVD-19 board use of taxpayer dollars has been a meeting could be hours long. Gib- top focus since I was a candidate. son recommended rethinking how My main goal with both this and the board handles public comment the transportation audit is to better in a number of ways. Suggestions utilize taxpayer money and redirect, include reordering public comment as much as possible, our limited »»Continued on page 20 20 September 2020 Severna Park voice Voter Information For The 2020 Presidential General Election »»Continued from page 19 as the state board of elections office Arnold become an election judge, apply at in Glen Burnie. You may return your • Magothy River Middle School www.elections.maryland.gov/get_in- Mail-In Ballot Requests mail-in ballot (absentee ballot) to volved/election_judges.html. one of these boxes until November Millersville This is a tremendous amount of in- (Absentee ballots are now being 3. These boxes will be monitored by • Old Mill High School formation for an important election. referred to as “mail-in ballots” by the surveillance video 24 hours a day. • Millersville Elementary School If you find any of it confusing, please State of Maryland.) Mail-in ballots (absentee ballots) call my office at 410-841-3568 and we Governor Larry Hogan has request- may also be returned via USPS. Pasadena will return your call. Or you can email ed that the Maryland State Board • Chesapeake High School me at [email protected]. of Elections send a mail-in ballot Early Voting • *Northeast High School It is my aim to give you a guide for (absentee ballot) request form to Information this election and to help you decide every eligible voter. State adminis- Severna Park the best way for you to cast your vote trator Linda H. Lamone mailed these Seven voting sites will be open for • Earleigh Heights Volun- in the 2020 general election. This request forms on August 25 in Anne early voting starting on October 26 teer Fire Hall information will also be posted on the Arundel County. The applications and will end on November 2, the day • *Severna Park High School Severna Park Voice website with links may take up to 10 days to arrive in before the general election day. See for you to use to access these pages. your mailbox via USPS. Ballots will be the list below for the closest early Election Judges Needed You can get to the Voice’s webpage by sent out in mid to late September. voting sites, which are marked with If you have interest in applying to going to www.severnaparkvoice.com. You can request a mail-in ballot an asterisk and italics. You may vote (absentee ballot) directly by going at any of the early voting sites. You online to the Maryland State Board may also register to vote at the early of Elections or using this address: voting sites during early voting. Central Office Performance Audit voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/ »»Continued from page 19 amendments and final approval. onlinemailinrequest/instructionsstep1. LOCAL VOTING at the beginning of the meeting to While members of the board can offer The deadline to request a mail-in LOCATIONS avoid long, sometimes torturous wait their budget priorities at any time to ballot (absentee ballot) is Octo- times. Gibson also suggested limiting Dr. Arlotto via our monthly one-on- ber 20, 2020. Annapolis the number of speakers and limiting one meetings, the board currently • Annapolis High School public comment to only items on plays no formal role in the develop- Drop Boxes • Bates Middle School the agenda. ment of the budget until after it is Beginning on October 1, there will • Broadneck High School The item that stood out the most presented to us every December. be drop boxes at all 28 voting loca- • *Pip Moyer Recreation Center regarding AACPS central office op- Gibson recommends a more col- tions (see partial list below), as well • Rolling Knolls Elementary School erations and was a recurring theme laborative approach to budget de- throughout the 150-page audit report velopment at the very start and is our overreliance on manual, pa- throughout the annual cycle. As such, per-intensive processes. From pur- the board is considering ways we can chasing to timesheets, our reliance work with the superintendent to in- on manual tasks was surprising, es- form budget priorities in the fall and pecially since there may be automated stay informed of his recommenda- modules within existing software tions throughout the process, not just packages that could replace manual from December to February. tasks. By streamlining these process- Several recommendations were es, staff can direct their attention made regarding our organizational elsewhere and perhaps eventually al- structure. Top among these, for me, low staff in some clerical positions to is separating financial management move into other areas within AACPS. from operational management to cre- Presently, paper time sheets trav- ate an additional check and balance, el to several staff and then to the similar to what is common in the pri- central office, a process that includes vate sector. Additional recommenda- a minimum of 14 steps, multiple data tions include separating payroll from entry points, and extra steps and HR and fully segregating accounts paperwork when leave is requested or payable from purchasing duties. when errors occur in the process. Not Finally, Gibson recommends estab- only would we save paper by further lishing more key performance indi- automating the process, but staff cators in a variety of departments. could devote time to other tasks. Sim- These include cost per accounts pay- ilar manual or paper-heavy functions able full-time employee (FTE), invoic- exist in the purchasing, accounts es paid electronically vs. manually, General Counsel to Community Associations payable and budget departments. computer help desk staffing cost per Throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia Currently, the budget process be- ticket, number of devices per IT staff, Our Services Include: Document Amendments, gins in the fall with a notice to staff and many others. The development of Covenant Enforcement, and Delinquency Reduction about priorities for the upcoming quantifiable performance indicators budget cycle. 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In the take place at public schools across report, football is listed as a “high con- the state. That means no Friday night tact” sport, and recommended to proceed lights, no Saturday morning major only at Stage 3, with local health officer cross country races or any other approval. At that time, Maryland was in events that spark so much interest Stage 2 of the Maryland Strong: Roadmap from parents and casual sports fans. to Recovery. “The Maryland Public Secondary “I understand that sticking to the sci- Schools Athletic Association (MPS- ence and complying with CDC, state and SAA) in consultation with the Mary- county health recommendations is unpop- land state superintendent of schools, ular with many constituents,” Pittman the Maryland Department of Health said following the initial decision. “The Youth tackle football is now allowed this year following an initial decision by the (MDH) and the Public School Super- decisions we have to make in the pandem- Anne Arundel County Department of Health and the Department of Recreation intendent Association of Maryland ic are not easy. But if we can prevent the and Parks to limit the sport to flag football only. (PSSAM) has decided to postpone the continued spread of the disease and get 2020 high school fall and winter com- our numbers low enough to get our kids headquarters in Annapolis on August 31, Stage 3 of the Roadmap to Recovery, petition season during the first semes- back to school, I am glad to take the heat.” chanting “let us play,” to oppose Pittman’s effective September 4 at 5:00pm. Consid- ter,” the MPSSAA explained in a press A large crowd descended upon the Anne ban on tackle football. ering this announcement, Pittman and release on August 3. “This decision Arundel County Department of Health On September 1, Hogan announced »»Continued on page 25 comes in light of the recent announce- ments of local school systems to begin education virtually and provides each school system with options for the gradual increase of student engage- Youth Dive Into A New Sport During ment for the physical and social-emo- tional health of students.” Round Bay Volleyball Camp As of now, coaches aren’t permitted to work with their athletes during the everna Park High School senior school year. Although they were able Annalou Marriner (far right) is to work with their players during the S among the student-athletes affect- summer on rec or club teams, they ed by COVID-related cancelations, but were forced to observe the MPSSAA’s she isn’t ready to give up on volleyball. 80% rule, which states any paid or A resident of Round Bay, she started volunteer coach at a member school a neighborhood camp with the help of may coach a non-school team provided her sister, Charlotte, to teach kids the the team has no direct affiliation with fundamentals of volleyball. For many the school. That outside team’s roster of the players, it’s their first introduc- cannot exceed 80% of the returning tion to the sport. players of what would constitute a The camp runs on Thursdays for four starting lineup in that sport. weeks from September 10 to October 1. “As a coaching staff, we are not “I live in this community and we do meeting or holding workouts with swim team and I’m a swim coach, so all our players,” Severna Park volley- the kids in the neighborhood I get close ball coach Tim Dunbar said. “There with,” Annalou said. “So it’s something are probably some players who have fun to do in the fall, to still be outside self-organized and are working out and play volleyball even though it got »»Continued on page 25 postponed.” Join Severna Park’s Drop Two Sizes Challenge You Can DROP TWO

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Photos by Haley Weisgerber St. Martin’s-in-the-Field Episcopal School returned for full-time, in-person learning on September 8. Head of School Jamey Hein and the director of academics, Kim Carson, were among the staff members who greeted students and guided them to their new classrooms. 28 September 2020 Severna Park voice Broadneck Teen Spreads A Message: Dear Students, You Are Not Alone By Aidann Bacolodan rial again.” Broadneck High School Student The bracelets are meant to radiate a sign of unity through- nxiety and depression have been frequent conflicts for out the Broadneck peninsula and further. Mara has received high school students. Look past the nationwide news orders for over 1,000 bracelets, with demands from supporters A and memorials miles away. Sitting around the corner is nationwide. Mara’s mother and friends Grace Slavin, Isa Gar- a principal bearing the heavy weight of sending thousands of cia and Riley Finazzo assisted with the orders. emails to families, informing their children they have a friend “People can wear them all the time,” Mara said. “They’re who will no longer join them at school. Suddenly, concern for cute, they’re fashionable. I figured it’s something everyone mental health spikes after the repercussions have taken their could get behind.” toll; it has already stripped Broadneck of two young scholars. A school flooded with bright yellow would convey the mes- Will Kohn, 17, took his life in May, only eight months after sage of friendship and unification. In the hopes of spreading the death of freshman Noah Anderson. Both students are awareness around the severity of mental health among teen- remembered as kind and ambitious teenagers. Their unfor- agers, the @happytogethermd project wishes to stimulate a con- tunate passing was the catalyst to the @happytogethermd versation between struggling students and their loved ones. Instagram project. “It’s a topic everybody struggles with even if they’re not Mara Buto, a rising senior, attended the memorials of Noah open to admit it or talk about it,” Mara said. “All of my friends and Will. It wasn’t much later that she recognized she could no have struggled with it, and I think it’s important to show that longer be a bystander. For a summer quarantine project, Mara As a summer quarantine project, Mara Buto organized the it’s not always just happy times.” organizedHimmel’s the Happy TogetherFamous MD Instagram Fall Package account to Happy Together MD Instagram account to connect with Mara recommends the novel “Good Reasons for Bad Feel- spread awareness about the importance of addressing mental people willing to wear free, handmade yellow bracelets as ings” by Randolph M. 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It was preceded by from Fight For Phoebe is a nonprofit organiza- career in animal science.” Future Doctors Organization (FDO), a guest tion founded in memory Sim is attending the University of Cali- club for students interested in learning Paxton Ryan speakers, of Phoebe Jeong-Hui fornia-Davis to study animal biology with a more about careers in medicine. FDO was Paganelli Davis like a Ward, who was diag- minor in wildlife conservation. launched by then Broadneck High School physical nosed with hemophago- “I’m not positive about what I want to do student Paxton Paganelli in 2012. Ryan therapist, a speech language patholo- cytic lymphohistio- as my career,” said Sim. “I know I want it to Davis later started a Severna Park High gist and a neonatologist. Members also cytosis (HLH), a rare involve animals. That has been my life- School chapter. receive career development guidance, autoimmune disorder, long goal.” Today, both FDO chapters fall under and have participated in a live surgical at 8 years old. Phoebe’s Dave said that Fight For Phoebe looks for the umbrella of FHHMO. By educating stream at AAMC. The SAIL Center set up parents, Dave and Britta three things in a scholarship recipient: solid students about careers in health care, cameras in the operating room and FDO Ward, offer the Fight academic credentials, involvement in animal FHHMO’s aims to students watched For Phoebe Scholarship Lia Sim welfare and community service. “enhance inclusiv- a laparoscopic pro- to students who are “Lia’s academic resume was terrific and ity and diversity in cedure from a con- studying animal science, animal biology or met the standard,” said Dave. “Likewise, the advancement ference room. They related fields, because of Phoebe’s love of her involvement in the local 4-H club of human health were able to ask live animals, specifically penguins. demonstrated her care for animals and their and medicine.” questions of the A recent graduate of Severna Park High welfare. But it was really the community The group aims to surgeon, Dr. Adrian School, Sim discovered the scholarship from service that she has performed that helped empower students Park, chair of the the organization’s Facebook page and the her stand out. Giving time to local food with training, men- Department of Sur- high school’s scholarship list. banks, the service time though the 4-H club. torship, and career gery at AAMC. She was a member of the color guard and It’s clear to us, and should be to anyone that development so that “We have so participated in 4-H, a nationwide youth meets her, that she is a model citizen for health equity is one many insightful organization that teaches life skills with everyone.” day possible. experts in our area,” hands-on experience. Only a week after submitting her applica- FHHMO’s ini- FDO and FHHMO Sim participated in the 4-H Livestock Club tion, Sim was awarded the scholarship. tiatives include an ambassador program president and co-founder Paganelli noted. at Kinder Farm Park and the Linthicum “I am so grateful to Dave and Britta for for students, a mini health and medicine “It has been really fun and enlightening 4-H Hi-Riders. With the Livestock Club, giving me this opportunity,” Sim said. I symposium to be held in Annapolis, the engaging with people in the medical field Sim cared for the farm animals at the park, know that they miss Phoebe a lot, and I’m Healers podcast, an Anne Arundel Health to learn from them. and the Hi-Riders is an equestrian club that grateful that they gave me this opportunity Care Worker Appreciation Campaign, and “I like working with high schoolers and teaches children about horses and competes to honor her.” a Teen Mental Health Night program. really exceptional young people who want In January, FHHMO held its first Teen to engage in community health in a mean- Mental Health Night at Severna Park High ingful way,” he added. School. The event was a success. After After graduating from the University of Neighborhoods Band Together COVID-19 hit, FHHMO provided a virtual Maryland at College Park, where his major edition of the initiative. A panel, featuring was neurobiology, physiology and gener- For Virtual Learning two licensed social workers, and a teen al business, Paganelli is taking a year to mental health advocate, discussed the study for the Medical College Admission »»Continued from page 27 inspired to coordinate a learning pod in challenges teens face. Test (MCAT). He plans to attend medi- While kids will have to be masked and keep a Manhattan Beach for eighth-grade girls “It was a challenging but meaningful cal school. distance, Gunia is excited for the students to after watching her own daughter struggle as conversation,” Davis said. The discussion is FHHMO is now developing an on- have some social interaction. an introvert with virtual learning. posted on YouTube. line website portal, Nucleus, for Anne Karoline Bowman is coordinating learning As a health and wellness coach and the “I’ve always been interested in human Arundel County Public Schools to give pods for Cape Arthur and surrounding owner of Mantra Fit, Birnes has the unique anatomy and physiology,” Davis said of his students a place to engage with FHHMO neighborhoods in the Folger McKinsey position of looking at virtual learning from involvement in FDO and FHHMO. online. Nucleus will feature a calendar for Elementary School district with two oth- a health standpoint. She said that she hopes He was first drawn to medicine after upcoming events, resources for academ- er parents. using this group as a social outlet and a way learning about the heart in seventh grade. ic help, and mentorship opportunities As a parent to an eighth-grader and a to get children out of the house will improve “I’m interested in primary care with a with graduate students and medical fifth-grader, Bowman is grateful that the their overall mental wellbeing. focus on health equity,” said Davis, a rising professionals. program gives students an opportunity to “I’m not really looking at it like I’m going senior at SPHS. “I’m applying to accelerat- “It has meant a lot to be involved in find extra help in certain subjects, while also to be filling in the gaps of their education,” ed medical school programs.” FHHMO. What started for me as an inter- giving them a chance to interact with kids Birnes said. “Where I see the greatest need is Davis’ interest in health equity was est in learning about becoming a doctor, their age in a controlled environment. just being with each other so they don’t feel sparked when he volunteered at Anne turned into a nonprofit that fights for “We are thinking about COVID-19 and isolated and alone. I’m concerned for their Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), wheel- health equity starting with high-school- about keeping kids and other families safe,” mental health.” ing patients from post-op to their trans- ers,” Davis said. “FHHMO helped me Bowman said. “We are trying to manage For more information about the Commu- portation pick-up. He was often surprised learn a lot about the challenges we face in them by doing smaller groups and keeping nity Network for Severna Park Schools or to to hear how far patients had traveled to modern day health care.” the same kids together and controlling po- get involved, visit www.sites.google.com/view/ receive medical care. For more information about FHHMO, tential exposure.” severnaparkshoolenrichment/home?authuser=0 FDO sponsors student tours of AAMC visit www.fhhmo.org. Carleen Birnes, a mother of two, was or email [email protected]. Severna Park Voice September 2020 33 Former SPHS Seniors Donate Prom Funds To Pride Center

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  |    ith unused funds left from Although she voted for Parenting WRIGHT ORTHODONTICS a prom breakfast that was for a Different World, an organization www.orthowright.com canceled due to the coronavi- her mom is active in, Caroline Smith W Benjamin Wright, DMD, LLC rus, Severna Park High School’s class was happy to see the funds go to The of 2020 decided to donate the funds Pride Center. Severna Park 410-544-0072. Chestertown 410-778-0702 to charity. All seniors were asked “The fact that we are able to help to nominate a charity. By an online support a positive impact in our com- vote, The Pride Center of Maryland munity through our own high school was chosen as the recipient of the events shows me how easy it is to do $1,000 check, which was given to the good,” Smith said. organization on August 5 outside of Lena McLaughlin also chose a The Big Bean. different charity but was happy with “Using a portion of our prom break- the result. fast funds was important to our senior “I chose the Maryland Animal class because we are very fortunate so Sanctuary because I adopted two of have such great resources and oppor- my dogs from there and I have volun- tunities through our school that it was teered with the organization for sev- important that we gave back to the eral years, but I am very happy with community, especially after the prom the organization that was chosen to committee worked so hard to put on receive the funds,” said McLaughlin, THANK YOU For Voting Us Best Orthodontic Practice this event,” said Anna Marcoon, who who will attend Northeastern Univer- is now attending Villanova University. sity this fall. The Pride Center of Maryland’s mis- Runner-up charities were Baltimore sion is to be a catalyst for uniting and Action Legal Team (BALT) and the empowering sexual and gender mi- Anne Arundel County Food Bank. norities in Maryland. The group also Students interested in volunteering 10 Consecutive Years! provides community services such as with the Pride Center should contact informational speakers, family game pride coordinator LaKesha Davis at nights, the Helping Hands Clothing [email protected] or Karen Rema- 410-544-0072 Closet for clothing donations, and a ley, Pride Center office administrator, 479 Jumpers Hole Road, Suite 203 | Severna Park, MD 21146 free legal clinic for civil legal needs. at 410-777-8145. www.orthowright.com September 2020 Arts & Entertainment Severna Park voice 34

By Shelley Mahoney From Severna everna Park residents Daphne Dining Out Glover Ferrier and Bob Ferrier Park To The Skies: Slove to tell stories through film. The couple has produced numerous documentaries and films together Severna Filmmakers and earned several awards, but their most recent project may be one of the most quirky and entertaining films Document to date — and it takes place right Park Taphouse Is here in Maryland. “Rocket to Venus: The Film” tells “Rocket To the story of a Hampden restau- A Neighborhood Favorite rant owner, Geoff Danek, who was Venus” Story »»Continued on page 38

Photo courtesy of Urban Goat Films Astronaut Winston Scott joined the “Rocket to Venus” crew at Cape Canaveral in Florida.

September Live Music Roundup By Mary Cobbler Photos by Mary Cobbler y dining companion and I arrived Top: The mandarin chicken salad ith many major venues closed, mu- at Severna Park Taphouse one offered a nice pairing of tender chicken sic lovers can still get their fix of live Mevening in time to grab a few and mandarin orange slices. Middle Wmusic thanks to outdoor seating happy hour appetizers and drinks. Due Left: The bang bang shrimp is a great and local musicians. to COVID-19, the restaurant currently appetizer choice — sweet and crispy on offers outside seating only. The place was the outside with tender shrimp inside. — Brian Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub pretty crowded for a Tuesday night, though Middle Right: The brownie a la mode 489 Ritchie Highway guests were appropriately distanced. We was a sweet ending — a hot brownie Brian Boru has no shortage of live music snagged a cozy corner table on the deck. cooled off by a dish of vanilla ice cream. on its outdoor patio. For the time being, the Even in a non-COVID world, the Tap- Bottom: The Taphouse Burger was a restaurant will not offer any music inside house’s outside deck is like a neighbor’s big delight — juicy and flavorful, with because of social distancing guidelines, so backyard, a nice relaxed area to unwind. bacon, onion and cheddar cheese. weather could play a factor in these events. Small overhead lights add a touch of class. Upcoming acts include Larry Lay on Septem- Our waitress, Dani, was friendly, helpful ber 16 and 30, Angie Miller on September and charming. She was someone you Where To Find 23 and The Harbor Boys on September 19. knew had a big smile under her mask. On September 17 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, She took our drink orders and delivered Severna celebrate being halfway to St. Patrick’s Day them quickly. Park Taphouse with local band The Drinker and The Scholar. The Taphouse has an impressive 41 beers 58 W. Earleigh Heights Road For the full list of performances, visit www. Angie Miller will perform at Brian on tap and they rotate their offerings to brianborupub.com. Boru Irish Restaurant and Pub on incorporate favorites, rare with an antici- — Severna Park • 410-793-5759 »»Continued on page 38 September 23. »»Continued on page 38 Severna Park Voice September 2020 35 PRS Band Joins Annapolis Wellness House For Charity Concert By Emily Allgair such a short period of time is quite s COVID-19 continues impacting remarkable,” said Wellness House the lives of Americans, every- board of directors member Gretchen Athing seems to be switching to Cusack. “Where most nonprofits have online platforms: schools, jobs, award canceled their public fundraisers, we shows, and now, even concert fund- transformed ours.” raisers, thanks to the Wellness House The virtual concert will take place and the Paul Reed Smith Band. on September 24 at 7:00pm inside of Wellness House of Annapolis is a the Paul Reed Smith Band’s record- nonprofit organization that provides ing studio. Everyone will be social a place for cancer patients and their distancing and, for all but the singer, families to learn healthy and helpful wearing masks. Before each piece, the coping skills to use while dealing with band will explain what each song is the physical, as well as the psycho- about, as well as the meanings behind logical, effects of cancer. Since 2007, them. Some songs will be broken down Wellness House has been providing so that the audience can learn how to families affected by cancer with free play the song from the band members. resources, but because of the recent “My hope is that word spreads COVID pandemic in March, they had about Wellness House and word to shut their physical doors. spreads about the music, and peo- “While we switched all of our Several members of the Paul Reed Smith Band have been affected by cancer. ple enjoy their viewing experience,” programs to Zoom and online plat- Smith said. forms, we were not able to hold any Hospital, and lead singer Mia Simone House,” Smith added, “they are well While the concert is free to the physical events for fundraising,” said is also a cancer survivor, the Paul Reed taken care of.” public, sponsorship opportunities are Wellness House Executive Director Smith Band offered to perform a vir- Wellness House has also hired a available and come with gourmet din- Mary Jermann. tual concert for the organization. digital strategy consulting company ner and wine pick-up packages provid- Seeing as Paul Reed Smith, of PRS “Why wouldn’t we want to be and experts in television and video ed by Ken’s Creative Kitchen. 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They have continued to unfold clues »»Continued from page 34 Baltimore native and so called “math- Danek and Carey as they have uncov- that reveal more of the story and lead — Cafe Mezzanotte ematical genius” Robert Condit had ered one fascinating fact after another, them, along with the “stars” of their film, 760 Ritchie Highway used the home’s garage to build a rocket interviewing local residents and nation- closer to unraveling the mystery of the Before the virus halted live music, Cafe Mez- ship with his two friends, Harry and ally recognized professionals to make rocket’s final destination. zanotte partnered with Jazz Beyond Borders Sterling Uhler, in 1927. They believed their documentary as vivid and detailed “We’re going to archives, following for “Jazz at the Mezz.” The series has resumed, the rocket would take Condit to the as possible. leads, leafing through old newspapers and jazz singer Theresa Sise will perform with planet Venus. “The film takes a bit of a road trip,” — when you find some new nugget of the Sweet Tea band on September 20 at 4:30pm In 1928, Robert Condit packed up the Daphne said. “We found out that Condit information, the payoff is so exciting!” and 7:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at www. rocket and took it to Miami Beach where went to Miami, so we rented an RV — Daphne said. instantseats.com and more information can be it was displayed on the boardwalk. Since complete with Rocket to Venus stickers In addition to finishing and releasing found at www.cafemezzanotte.com. that time, the rocket — and Robert — and went to Miami. We met with their film, the Severna Park couple has Condit — have disappeared and no one scientists and historians, as well as an worked to create “The Impact Campaign,” — Garry’s Grill & Catering knows what happened to them. astronaut, Winston Scott, who all gave us a STEM rocket-building challenge for 553 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard Danek, along with his business part- their feedback.” young people in the spring of 2021. The Live music can be found at Gary’s Grill ner and best friend, Brian Carey, loved During their research, they found goal of the impact campaign is to “en- this month. The Jake and Mike Band will the story so much that they named their Lance Barley, the great-nephew of Robert ergize and impassion young people to give happy hour performances at 5:00pm on restaurant Rocket to Venus and ran with Condit. He remembered a satchel that follow their dreams, to go beyond what September 17 and 24. Larry Lay will perform a space theme that customers found had been bequeathed to him by his aunt, is seemingly impossible, and to reach for on October 4 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Aaron delightful. Condit’s sister, years ago. He rummaged their own Venus.” Hawkins, from the Annapolis-based band Daphne and Bob heard about this around his closet and found the satchel in “We wanted to go beyond making a Loose Ties, will perform at Garry’s for brunch surprising story from their friend and the back — chock full of paperwork and documentary,” Bob said. “The Impact at 10:00am on September 13, 20 and 27. For colleague John Benam and were in- original notes on the rocket project. Campaign is really important to us.” more information, visit the Garry’s Grill & trigued. The three filmmakers reached “The satchel answered and raised ques- To view the film trailer or learn more Catering Facebook page or call 410-544-0499. out to Danek and Carey about making tions,” Daphne said. “It gave us a trail of information about the “Rocket to Venus” a film about their experiences and the where the rocket might have went.” film or the Impact Campaign, go to www. — O’Loughlin’s Restaurant and Pub restaurant owners eagerly agreed. Bob added, “The documentary also rockettovenusfilm.com. 1258 Bay Dale Drive “Part of the reason this documentary takes a historical look at rocketry and “We want to inspire people to dream, O’Loughlin’s has live music on the patio appealed to us was because it represented how Baltimore was involved with it.” even if everyone thinks you’re crazy,” every Thursday in September. This month, an era when people thought anything Although the couple still has some Glover said. catch Matt McConville on September 10, Sean Hetrich on September 24 and one act to be de- termined on September 17. For more info, visit www.oloughlinspub.com or call 410-349-0200. Severna Park Taphouse Is A Neighborhood Favorite »»Continued from page 34 ian-type flavor and were greaseless. Though different dressing. — Romilo’s Restaurant & Bar pated seasonal selection, so beer drinkers you couldn’t make a meal out of them, they Though Severna Park Taphouse doesn’t 478A Ritchie Highway rejoice. Their signature drinks include a va- were tasty! make desserts in-house, what they have On Friday and Saturday nights, Romilo’s riety of crushes and margaritas. We chose a We discovered that the Taphouse Burger is impressive. We could have chosen apple will have live performances in the outdoor Fancy Clancy pilsner and an orange crush. was another customer favorite, so we pie, a root beer float or a brownie a la mode. dining area. Some acts include rock and You can’t go wrong with any beer here, ac- gave that a go. I also ordered the chicken Dani said the brownie was another custom- country band Rebound on September 11, Lost cording to my beer experts. We shared the mango salad. er favorite, so we acquiesced, though I did and Found on September 18 and Left of the crush, which was wonderfully refreshing. Both of us gave a thumbs-up to the have a hankering for the root beer float. Dial on September 26. All performances begin I really think they squeeze fresh oranges burger. What’s not to love about a quar- The dense, fudgy brownie provided all at 7:00pm and guests are invited to bring a to go with the vodka, Triple Sec and Sprite. ter pound of ground chuck, served with the “ooh’s” and “ah’s” and gooey chocolatey lawn chair. For the full list of performers, visit While I enjoyed the light “freshness,” my caramelized onion, applewood bacon and good you want a brownie to be and it was www.romilosrestaurant.com. companion preferred more vodka. It’s all cheddar — perfectly grilled and juicy? extremely hot, but quickly cooled with the preference, right? They nailed the grilling, well done, but side scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s a great — Severna Park Taphouse Dani advised us on the appetizers, with enough juice that still dribbled down dessert for a hot summer night. 58 West Earleigh Heights Road and with no hesitation she suggested the our chins. The accompanying French fries The menu boasts a good variety of food, The Severna Park Taphouse has live music nachos. For the nachos toppings, you can tasted like the homemade fries my mom soups and salads, as well as fajitas, taco every Thursday in September on the back choose grilled chicken, chili, siracha chicken made when I was a kid. Both the burger and platters and a quinoa shrimp bowl. Severna deck. Performances include George Evans on or steak. We picked the siracha chicken and fries gave me the pleasure of old-fashioned Park Taphouse has vegan and gluten-free September 10, Frederico Tubaya on Septem- then added a serving of bang bang shrimp. comfort food that really hit the spot (often options, and a kids menu. Also, there are ber 17 and Poppy Blue Eyes on September 24. The nachos lived up to Dani’s excitement. the wrong spot, but hey, they were good). regular food and drink specials. On Thurs- For more information, visit www.severnapark- The combination of warm cheesy queso, I felt virtuous eating the salad, gen- days, they have live music. taphouse.com or call 410-793-5759. slightly sweet, with the spicy heat of the erously topped with chicken, mandarin The Taphouse is a wonderful neighbor- pico de gallo, atop crispy fresh tortillas, oranges, cranberries and candied pecans. hood drop-in, and I do intend to do just — Park Tavern offered a burst of flavor and texture. It’s The mandarin oranges paired nicely with that more often. Our meal came to $75, but 580 Ritchie Highway served with sides of cheddar cheese, sour the tender chicken and dried cranberries, that’s with two entrees, two appetizers, Throughout September, Park Tavern is cream and fresh salsa — a winner! but I was expecting whole or half candied three drinks and desserts. Hitting it at having outdoor live music every Friday and The bang bang shrimp was also a winner, pecans, not so finely chopped, but that’s happy hour and choosing the specials, two Saturday evening from 6:30pm to 9:00pm. served over a bed of lettuce. Extra crunchy just my preference. It came with a balsamic people could easily have a nice evening with For updates on acts, check the Park Tavern on the outside, with tender shrimp on vinaigrette that added little. It’s a good a few drinks and appetizers for less than Facebook page or call 410-793-5930. the inside, they had the expected Hawai- salad that just needs a more toppings and a $30. Call ahead for curbside pickup. September 2020 Severna Park voice Health & Fitness 39 Working Out In Unusual Times Doctors Explain Mental hat unique there are no excuses now.” I think that was Joe Bocek times the same person who insisted we all should Health Impact Of Shutdown Park Fitness Wwe are learn a language during the lockdown. That living in right now. might have been a bit ambitious with every- During the last thing else that is going on. several months, I And just in case you were able to get in have used a porch tip-top beach shape and picked up German for an office, a during quarantine, ausgezeichnet! basement for a gym For the rest of us, let’s perhaps entertain and my backyard changing up our approach. as a spot to host Something we recently covered with Zoom meetings. We our members at Park Fitness is the idea of have used our living rooms for concerts and progress over perfection. This is a hugely plays, our cars as seats for a movie theater important topic without a global pandemic and even performed drive-by parties. Wel- occurring. During normal times, focusing come to 2020. on the perfect diet, the perfect workout, Operating a gym has been equally filled the perfect mindset (none of which exist with opportunities to try new things and by the way), can not only be exhausting but adjust. That’s why we offer indoor workouts ultimately lead to failure. as well as options outdoors and virtually. However, chasing consistent progress can We are all in similar yet different places simultaneously be a powerful eye-opener right now. as well as a secret weapon in achieving the There is no right way or wrong way. I re- results we are looking for. member seeing posts during the lockdown Now, factor in our current COVID-af- Friendship is a key component of good mental health, whether it’s playing games, about “get your bikini body ready because »»Continued on page 40 laughing together, sitting around a table or worshipping.

By John Singleton In July, CDC director Robert Redfield hat are the unintended consequenc- stressed the urgency of the mental health Rabbit In The House? es of locking down an economy? crisis when he announced, “But there has WWhat competing interests should been another cost that we’ve seen, partic- id you examine the mouth for overgrown incisors have been considered by local leaders before ularly in high schools. We’re seeing, sadly, Dr. Christine know that and molars; and perform a fecal exam to closing a school system? Does it make sense far greater suicides now than we are deaths Calvert September look for parasites such as coccidia (common to direct the majority of a nation’s resources from COVID.” Medical Director D 26 is Internation- in some pet store rabbits). Beginning at the toward a single goal? Social isolation is a problem that spans VCA Calvert al Rabbit Day? age of three years, annual blood work is “Even for adults, there have been so numerous vulnerable communities. Recovery Veterinary Center Rabbits can provide recommended in order to assist with early many things out of our control during the programs like Alcoholics Anonymous rely on the same compan- detection of disease. Early treatment of coronavirus pandemic,” explained Dr. Ruth personal relationships and group dynamics ionship as cats and disease processes is essential to promoting Stemberger of Severna Park, who specializes for its historic success in treating addiction. dogs when kept a long and healthy life. Here are a few tips in cognitive behavioral therapy. “Children “The last 12-step group meeting I held in a proper envi- for proper care of your rabbit. will look to their parents for cues on how to in-person was on March 17,” said Dr. John ronment. Unlike FEEDING: With proper care and feed- handle this crisis. If we use positive strategies McClanahan of McClanahan & Associates dogs and cats, ing, rabbits can live 10 to 12 years. Young to handle our own fears and frustrations, our in Arnold. “Things were shut down the rabbits have unique rabbits under eight months of age should kids are more likely to do the same.” next day.” feeding and care re- have unlimited access to high-quality Tim- In Maryland, there have been two deaths Not everyone has access to ZOOM-type quirements to keep othy-based pellets. Adult rabbits need to in the 19-and-under category as of September services, cautioned McClanahan, whose local them healthy. It is important to ensure have their pellet access limited to prevent 1, according to www.coronavirus.maryland. practice focuses on addiction and relapse your rabbit has proper veterinary care to obesity, diarrhea, intestinal disease, heart gov. Across the U.S., there is further good prevention. ensure a long, healthy life. problems and liver disease. Newer studies news as fewer children have been hospital- “But good old phone calls still work very We recommend that rabbits have suggest adult rabbits can do well without ized with COVID-19 than the seasonal flu. well,” he said. “In times of great stress and examinations twice a year to evaluate for pellets as long as they are on high-quality As parents struggle to handle their chil- uncertainty, the recovering community any medical conditions and discuss their Timothy hay and a variety of gradually dren’s psychological and emotional needs, circles the wagons to help and support each feeding and housing requirements. All new introduced vegetables. mental health experts have seen the pan- other. I remember what we all did for each rabbits should be examined — especially Hay is the most important part of a demic’s quarantine rules disrupt traditional other following 9/11.” if you already have a rabbit at home. Your rabbit’s diet. Rabbits that lack fiber in their support networks. An August study by the Finding ways to maintain meaningful veterinarian will examine the skin and hair diets tend to have intestinal problems and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported human interaction requires striking a deli- coat; listen to the heart and lungs; feel the may be more likely to chew on things in that young people are experiencing more cate balance. abdomen to check the kidneys, bladder, your house that can lead to a blockage. Pro- suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. The “There is no substitute for friendship,” said stomach and intestinal tract; examine the vide unlimited Timothy or grass hay daily. National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine Dr. Mark Good of Bayshore Counseling. “Of ear canals for signs of mites or infections; »»Continued on page 40 has seen a 65% increase in calls. »»Continued on page 42 with professional, compassionate care Ourwith professional,family servingOur compassionate40 familySeptember your serving 2020 family care your family Severna Park voice Rabbit In Working Out In

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Marcantonio has Hussman Outpatient Supportive Care Washington Medical Center (UM ing and worshipping together.” accepted a position Center in 2018.” TBWMC) was among three Universi- Furthermore, Good explained that during as the chief operating The board of directors has appointed ty of Maryland Medical System hospitals the pandemic, social media has taken on officer for the National Michael Brady to serve as the inter- to have been recognized in the 2020 U.S. disproportionate significance because it is Hospice and Palliative im president and CEO effective upon News and World Report’s “Best Hospitals” one of the few permissible outlets for social Care Organization. Marcantonio’s departure. Brady cur- rankings as being among the best hospitals interaction. Marcantonio joined rently serves as chief financial officer in the state. “Computer interactions can be depersonal- Hospice of the Chesa- and joined Hospice of the Chesapeake UM BWMC was ranked No. 9 in Maryland izing,” he explained. “When a disagreement peake as chief operat- in 2017. Prior to joining Hospice of the and No. 7 in the Baltimore Metro. The Uni- occurs, a person’s social media image can ing officer in 2013 and Chesapeake, Brady served as CFO with versity of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) collapse. People scramble to reverse hasty was quickly promot- the National Lutheran Communities Downtown Campus, the System’s flagship statements and redefine their image, leading Ben ed to president and and Services in Rockville, which is the academic medical center and The University to confusion, intensified disagreement and a Marcantonio CEO in 2015. parent organization of three nonprofit of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM personal crisis.” “Ben has been a faith-based senior care communities SJMC) in Towson were also ranked. But there are positive, purposeful steps guiding force and a strong advocate for and two home health/home care enti- “We are extremely proud of these hospi- that can be taken even under difficult cir- Hospice of the Chesapeake. We are grate- ties. Brady is currently the chairman tals for being recognized for the excellent cumstances, Stemberger said. ful for his commitment and dedication of the Leading Age Maryland board of care and experience delivered to patients,” “Focus on positive activities,” she said. to our mission since joining our team in directors and a 2020 Leadership Anne said Mohan Suntha, MD, MBA, president “Form better habits. Reduce screen time. Re- 2013 and his focus on the expansion of Arundel graduate. and CEO of UMMS. “This is representative vamp nutritional behaviors. Schedule regular care provided by the organization,” said “I am very confident that Mike will of the efforts that all of our system hospitals exercise. Plan daily outdoor time. Take steps Brian Gibbons, chairman of the Hospice provide strong leadership and bring are engaged in to transform health care, to grow closer with your family.” of the Chesapeake board of directors. valuable insight in this interim role,” with a focus on delivering compassionate Whether its dependence on screens or “Ben has worked tirelessly during his Gibbons said. high-quality care.” substance abuse, mental health in the time tenure as CEO and the organization has The board of directors will begin a The annual Best Hospitals rankings, now of COVID-19 depends on relying on a power reached many milestones, including search for a permanent successor in in its 31st year, is designed to assist patients greater than ourselves, McClanahan said. caring for more than 550 hospice patients fall 2020. and their doctors in making informed deci- “Addiction is a holistic illness. It’s phys- sions about where to receive treatment for ical, emotional and spiritual,” he said. “If challenging health conditions or for common addiction is multifaceted then recovery and elective procedures. treatment must be as well.” Honoring your CHOICES, your “UM BWMC is committed to providing the Establishing a stable identity is critically highest quality care to the communities we important. serve,” said UM BWMC president and CEO “If I look only for the affirmation of others INDEPENDENCE, and your DIGNITY Karen E. Olscamp. “We are pleased to once on social media or elsewhere, I will always be again be recognized by U.S. News & World let down. Developing a relationship with God Report and I am very proud of our dedicated is extremely helpful because God is the only staff who bring our mission to life.” person I can depend on that doesn’t change.” Visit the Voice Online

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Club on September 14. Our sponsors for Reliant Management Consultant, Logo- Even though our businesses have re- We held a virtual networking meeting and the tournament are Lean on Dee Senior Zone Promotions, Steak ‘n Shake Mill- opened to some extent, many are nowhere created plans for some great events for Care Advocates, Chick-fil-A Severna ersville, Landmark Roofing, Bruster’s near generating the revenue required to the remainder of the year, including an Park, Emerald Financial Partners, Real Ice Cream, the David Orso Team sustain operations for the long term. We outdoor beer and wine tasting and more. The Matt Wyble Team of Century 21 of Compass Real Estate, Bank of Glen ask our community to please shop local Please check our website at www.gspacc. New Millennium, Alexander Animal Burnie, Gardiner and Appel, Cedar and check first with local businesses for com for updates. Hospital, Passanante’s Home Food Square Homes, Firehouse Subs, Broad- the products you need, as many have creat- We held a ribbon cutting for the Severna Services, Fellner Legal Services, Kris leaf Tobacco the Blended Essentials, ed e-commerce and carryout options. You Park Community Center’s opening of its Leigh Assisted Living, Garry’s Grill and Wilkins Automotive, and Barranco can most likely find everything right here, new pool, which was discovered to have Catering, Bernward Construction and Funeral Home and Cremation Services. and your patronage will keep our small major cracks after over 60 years of use Mechanical, Moran Insurance, Spring We would love to have you join our businesses going and carry them to the when the center closed during the pan- Arbor Senior Living, Minuteman Press mailing list to stay current on events and other side of this crisis. demic. If you have lived in the area long of Crofton, M&T Bank, Griswold Home activities. Please send us an email at info@ We cannot afford to lose our small enough, you have been in the pool (remem- Care, The MWE Partnership, Consoli- gspacc.com or visit our website at www. businesses, as they are vital to the local ber when it was covered by a bubble?) The dated Insurance + Risk Management, gspacc.com. economy in so many ways. new pool is beautiful and will serve the Back to the six chambers — I am thrilled community for many years to come. How- that we are working together for the good ever, it was an expensive and unexpected of all businesses. We have communicated renovation, so please consider a donation Pugh & Tiller PR Named Elite Top 100 regularly throughout this crisis, shared to www.spcommunitycenter.org. »»Continued from page 43 of boutique firms, mid-sized shops and ideas, hosted a multi-chamber networking Our health and wellness committee is on the publication’s evaluation of more global organizations, demonstrating that event, and are working with the local gov- going strong with practitioners in many than a dozen criteria (including new size doesn’t always matter. ernment to voice and protect the interests fields including acupuncture, cranial sacral products, services offered and industry Pugh & Tiller’s inclusion in the Exper- of our businesses. massage, essential oils and more. We are expertise) designed to highlight what PR tise.com list was based on its ranking We were hoping to reschedule our Inde- working on a community-based forum to firms stand out as doing the most inno- with respect to 25 variables across five pendence Day parade to Labor Day, but due present ways to keep your immune system vative work. categories — reputation, credibility, to the COVID restrictions, our permit was strong, especially as we enter the cold and PRNEWS also recognized how each of experience, engagement, and profes- not approved. We look forward to a fantas- flu season. the agencies named to the Elite Top 100 sionalism. Expertise.com then analyzed tic Independence Day parade in 2020, so We are looking forward to our 2020 pivoted their businesses and assisted the results to develop its final list of top start planning! Driving Force for Business annual golf their clients across categories during the Baltimore area PR firms. This marks the Our chamber was so happy to restart tournament, which will be held at the COVID-19 pandemic. third straight year in which the firm was our monthly Successful Women in Busi- beautiful Chartwell Golf and Country The Agency Elite Top 100 is comprised included in the Expertise.com ranking.

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        Severna Park Voice September 2020 47 Lytos Puts A Spin On Popular Spirit By Zach Sparks ost people don’t consume alcohol (L-R) Billy Fanshawe, Andrew Jones for health benefits, but entre- and Nick DiSanti are launching Lytos M preneurs Billy Fanshawe and vodka, which will be stocked in several Nick DiSanti have created Lytos vodka in Severna Park bars and restaurants, hopes that it will appeal to health-con- including Severna Park Taphouse. scious consumers. “I would go out and I would use Gato- rade with vodka, and I would see a lot of people doing that as well, so I would wonder, ‘Why has no one put the two together, with the electrolytes and vodka together?’” said Fanshawe, who came up with the idea nine years ago. Fanshawe worked in advertising and started his own business before coming back to his vodka concept. He recruited DiSanti, a Towson University college friend and fellow Severna Park High School graduate, to become the co-found- er of the company. They also invited fellow Towson graduate Andrew Jones to be part of the company. “Our initial idea was that we’re looking to target millennials, we’re looking to target the younger population, because research does show that older popula- tions are set in their brand ideas, so … it’s harder to target that older population,” DiSanti said. “But the unique thing about more excited about the potential. Lytos vodka to be at Park Tavern, our vodka is, it doesn’t have the same “There is a lot of research that shows Severna Park Taphouse, Hellas bite that a typical vodka would have, a that electrolytes have benefits with Restaurant & Lounge, Twain’s Tav- typical spirit. It’s going to go down easier, morning recovery, with hydrating as ern, Turner’s Liquors, and Harbour it’s easier on the stomach, and that also you’re drinking,” DiSanti said. “You see Wine & Spirits. be a great way to bring people together. benefits and allows older generations to people doing it with Pedialyte and with The entrepreneurs have a few ideas for Being that we’re local, I think it’s cool say, ‘This is something I could try.’” Gatorade. We cannot make those claims, other beverages, but the priority is pro- that this has the potential to go national, The product comes at a fortunate but we want consumers to decide for ducing and marketing their vodka. and it started right here, and I think the time for Fanshawe and DiSanti, as hard themselves.” “We’re really hoping to bring a lot of town should be excited about that.” seltzers and low-calorie beers are gaining Fanshawe and DiSanti have several people out to Severna Park and Pasadena To learn more, visit www.lytosvod- popularity. distributor agreements in place with restaurants to try this,” Fanshawe said. ka.com or find the company on social As he started researching and prepar- Severna Park and Pasadena businesses. “We’ve been on lockdown and things are media @lytosvodka on Instagram ing for future sales, DiSanti became even Before the end of September, they expect slowly opening back up. I think it will and Facebook. 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