in this section | Politics & Opinion | Business Local Youth Coupon SourCe E lizabeth Werner V Your CommunitY August 2019 Severna Build Homes On ECRWSS O Reviews Toys US POSTAGE Park Voice Summer Mission PAID I �� www.severna PERMIT NO. 546 C Values Trips �� Page B6 Millersville, MD E �� Inside parkvoice.com V F Ree A L U VoicE E Severna Park S SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1981 Severna Park VoicE SERVING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1981 Voted The 2019 Small Business Administration Maryland Family-Owned Business Of The Year severna park, MD Augu st 14, 2019 A1 National Night Out Gets Neighbors Severna Park Heroes And To See Beyond The Badge Goldstar Families To Be Honored By Sharon Mager ocal businessmen, neighbors, friends and Lpoliticians are work- ing together to install a new gazebo on the B&A Trail that will be dedicated to Goldstar families and will include memorials to Severna Park heroes Eric Kavanagh, Taylor Wild, Eric Herzberg and Na- thaniel McDavitt. The effort began with a Fundraising for the memorial gazebo kicked off on the discussion among friends. Fourth of July with family members marching in the parade. Left: On August 6, National Night Out helped residents like Pierce Rosencranz understand Severna Park resident Tom the positive role of police in the community. Right: Attendees were in awe of the K-9 demo. Lindsay had the idea for a for the proposed project and Parks, the group is planning memorial, and he shared his enthusiastically supported to build the new gazebo along By Zach Sparks people have. Vicky Rosencranz. thoughts with friends and the idea. Other businessmen, the B&A Trail near Hatton [email protected] “My boy, Pierce, was hiding That moment exemplified family. Lindsay reached out to American Legion members Regester Green. The current behind me until the officers the reason National Night Kevin Kavanagh and William and local political leaders gazebo will be torn down, uring National Night (photographed) loosened his Out was brought to the Wild, both of whom lost sons joined in the effort. and a new, weather-resistant, Out on August 6, nerves up by telling him his Earleigh Heights Volunteer in Middle Eastern conflicts — After choosing the location maintenance-free, wheelchair- D7-year-old Pierce Ros- cool hair was the first thing Fire Company in the Eastern Iraqi Freedom and Operation and gaining the approval from accessible gazebo will be encranz had the same initial he needed to join the police District five years ago. Law Enduring Freedom. They and the Anne Arundel County installed. The group will place reaction to police that many force,” said Pierce’s mom, »»Continued on A8 their families were grateful Department of Recreation and »»Continued on A6 “Partisan” Decision Revives Workforce Meet The New Planning Housing In Anne Arundel County And Zoning Director By Zach Sparks perfect. It was not.” By Darrell Mak from former Planning and [email protected] A 2011 Anne Arundel Zoning Director Phil Hager, County bill allowed workforce ongtime Annapolis who was appointed in July lmost five years later, housing as a special excep- resident Steve Kaii- 2017, after succeeding Larry Severna Park residents tion, granting developers in LZiegler started his new Tom, who retired after Ahave not forgotten a some cases to build up to 22 position as the county’s di- serving nearly a decade in proposal to build 84 apart- units per acre on land desig- rector of the Office of Plan- the position. ment units at 134 Ritchie nated for low-density single- ning and “I am absolutely thrilled Highway to accommodate family homes. Following the Zoning to be here and to bring workforce housing. That proj- Earleigh Station proposal, on July my experience home to ect was again on their minds the county council voted to 31 and Anne Arundel County,” as the county council voted remove special exceptions immedi- said Kaii-Ziegler, who has along party lines this July to from R2 and R5 residential ately got worked in this field for four pass new affordable work- districts. acquaint- other Maryland counties, force housing incentives. This July, the council debat- ed with but never in Anne Arundel “It [was] calling for four ed County Executive Steuart Severna County before now. multistory apartment build- Planning and Zoning officials compared the architecture of Pittman’s proposal, Bill 54-19, Steve Park Kaii-Ziegler brings nearly ings, which would have Park View at Severna Park to the layout of possible affordable to allow developers to build Kaii-Ziegler residents three decades of experience abutted directly on single- housing sites that could be built anywhere in the county. 22 units of housing per acre during a leading planning efforts in family homes on two sides,” in R5, R10 and R15 residential special town hall meeting Charles, Frederick, Harford Severna Park resident Chris it was across the narrow local it was on Ritchie Highway on zones, and in commercial and held the next day at Severna and Queen Anne’s counties. Ronk told the county council street from single-family one side made the planners industrial zones, under cer- Park High School. He has also held positions on July 1. “On the third side, local homes. But the fact that and advocates think it was »»Continued on A8 Kaii-Ziegler took over »»Continued on A4 Golden Achievers: Mark And

By Zach Sparks his wrist. [email protected] But both of the scrappy players, who have roots in This is the fourth installment Severna Park, are proud of in a series of local celebrity suc- their work on the ice. Photo courtesy of Scott cess stories about people who Mark played in 663 games Paulus/ Photos courtesy of were either raised in Severna during a 12-year career in the Jarred Tinordi had eight Photography Park or Arnold, or people who . His goals and 14 assists last played most of his moved to the area and continued skills were honed in Red Deer, season with the Milwaukee 12-year career for the to achieve lofty goals. a city in Alberta, Canada, that Admirals, an AHL affiliate and had a population of roughly of the . Washington Capitals. he life of a professional 30,000 people during Mark’s hockey player can be adolescence in the 1970s. Tunforgiving at times. “Either you were a farmer or Just ask Mark Tinordi, who you worked in the oil busi- and you’d play until dark. The North Stars in October 1988, broke his femur and his ness, but hockey ran that winters were seven or eight he cemented his place in the talus and had nerve damage town at the time,” Mark said. months there, so we played National Hockey League. A Inside to his left leg. Mark’s son, “In my neighborhood, we hockey for eight months.” 6-foot-4-inch defenseman, Community...... A1-A10 Sports...... B1-B5 Jarred Tinordi, considers had a big grassy area and my Mark was signed as an Mark was known as a punish- Politics & Opinion...... A11 School & Youth...... B6-B11 himself luckier, having only brother, he’s a fireman and he undrafted free agent by the ing hitter. His tenacious style Business ...... A12-A16 Arts & Entertainment. B12-B16 suffered a torn ligament would make ice in the middle, prior to the helped the North Stars to a Business Directory...... B10-B11 in his thumb, an orbital and we played hockey 24/7. 1987-1988 season, and after finals appear- fracture and surgery on You’d get up on a Saturday being traded to the Minnesota »»Continued on A5 facebook.com/severnaparkvoice @SPVoice @severnaparkvoice A2 Augu st 14, 2019 Severna Park voice

Publishers Dianna Lancione Margueritte Mills Lonnie Lancione Linda Curry Fights For A Editor’s Voice Chief Operating Officer Volunteer Larry Sells Of The Month Quieter Severna Park V.P., Operations the paper is being left in Brian Lancione good hands. My longtime Sales Account Executive learned. She started col- Dylan Roche teammate Zach Sparks is Shannon Vitielliss laborating with other Editor stepping up as editor, and I nside Sales Support counties, even taking a trip I know he is going to do Heather Lancione E ditor to Washington, D.C. to see an excellent job. Many of Dylan Roche what that working group It feels very strange to you are already familiar Sports Editor was doing. sit down and write this with him, so he doesn’t Colin Murphy Watching how badly the column for the last time. need much of an intro- A ssistant Editor noise was impacting people, Some of you who know duction from me. For Zach Sparks Curry felt someone needed me personally may have those of you who aren’t, Staff Reporter to stand up and do some- already heard that after trust me when I say this Maya Pottiger thing. She decided to be this issue of the paper, guy has talent and a work Creative Director that person. I’m stepping down from ethic unlike anyone else Will Nauman “When you find some- my role as editor of the I know. You can expect R eporters thing that’s important to Severna Park Voice to great things from him. Laura McElwain Colquhoun Alyson Kay you, you can make it fit,” pursue other endeavors. It seems appropriate to Sharon Mager Curry said. Over the course It’s a bittersweet feel- write about endings and Darrell Mak Linda Curry received her Volunteer of the Month award of her life, Curry has always ing for me — as excited new beginnings this time Judy Tacyn Dave Topp from Voice staff reporter Maya Pottiger. found the main part of her as I am for the future, of year, as summer draws Columnists job has been coordinating and as grateful as I am to a close and everyone Mary Cobbler By Maya Pottiger and then try to come up people to get together and for my years here, I am anticipates the begin- Amanda Fiedler with some solutions.” do what they need to do. sad to leave. ning of a new school year. Ellen Kinsella Liz League For the last two and a Through her research, “It’s not going to go I want to say thanks Fall sports and other Anne Colt Leitess half years, Linda Curry has Curry learned this is- away unless everybody to our devoted readers activities are about to Michael Malone been fighting to reduce the sue wasn’t just impacting gets involved with this, all who have been in touch start back up, everyone is Audrey Ruppert noise pollution in Severna Severna Park. There were the people who are suffer- throughout the years, resolving to get back into Dana Schallheim Contributors Park — and the overall communities all over the ing get involved in this,” sending in story ideas a structured routine, and David Diggs county — caused by planes country battling with the Curry said. “Knowledge is and providing feedback so many new opportuni- Jason LaBarge arriving at BWI. airports and the Federal power. If you tell people on the news we provide. ties are available for each Dave Lunden “What you heard, no mat- Aviation Administration this is what the problem You are the ones who of us as we head into a Lee Talbot ter what part of the country over noise pollution. is and this is what we can truly make a small local new season. Student Interns Camryn Levin you were reading about, was do to fix it, they’re going newspaper what it is: an So, my question to you: Ava Stanski the same thing: I can’t talk to want to do that. It gets embodiment of the com- What will you do with in my backyard; the planes “It’s not going to to be a pretty big force to munity it represents. You those new opportuni- The Severna Park Voice are one minute apart; I can’t reckon with.” are the ones who make ties? Where is life going is published by sleep; the noise is incred- go away unless Unfortunately, there is the news, who give us to lead you, and what ible,” Curry said. everybody gets not much left for the group stories to tell, who create stories will you have to Family owned and After attending a Greater involved with this, to do together and the change where life is static tell about yourself? operated since 1981 Severna Park Council committee’s meetings have and who provide healing And if you have a story Please send your news to: meeting around early 2016, all the people who cut back. Curry puts out a where there is hurting. that’s worthy of being [email protected] Curry volunteered to be monthly newsletter through Having a supportive told, don’t hesitate to P.O. Box 608 are suffering get Severna Park, MD 21146 the chairperson of the the airport noise committee following like you makes reach out to Zach and 410-647-9400 airport noise committee. involved in this.” to provide updates. Now, the hard work worth it. let him know. Send She was responsible for —— Linda Curry Curry urges concerned com- I promise that I won’t him an email at zach@ recruiting and organizing munity members to reach disappear completely and pasadenavoice.com. Who No part of this publication volunteers, which wasn’t a “My focus then was how out to state and federal hope to stay an active knows … you might end may be reproduced without difficult task. do we get the people in legislators to express the community member. If up on the cover of next permission of the publisher “We had a lot of volun- Severna Park involved in need for a change. our paths cross out in month’s paper. ©2019. The publisher is teers,” Curry said. “We all this,” Curry said. For more information on public, please don’t hesi- Thanks for every- not responsible for any did a lot of leg work to find It wasn’t easy to come how to get involved, email tate to say hello. thing, Severna Park. errors, omissions, etc. Views expressed are not necessarily out what the problem was up with solutions, Curry [email protected]. I’m also happy that Stay in touch. those of the publisher.

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So far, he has been busy at the very early stages to Association president Paul tion was the As the boat approached its getting accustomed to his how to do things better,” he Spadaro owns what is likely Competitor’s 90th birthday, Patches began new position. In addition acknowledged. the oldest working boat in the Choice because to show its age and it be- to meeting with the public, Kaii-Ziegler explained area. For the last four years, the award was came apparent major repairs he is still getting to know that his new framework of Spadaro has been restoring voted on by were needed to continue to the Planning and Zon- thinking is balancing the his 90-year-old Richardson other antique operate. Though Spadaro had ing team. “I love meeting interests of all parties. His cruiseabout boat, affection- boat owners. maintenance work done on people, and I’ve been im- aim is to take a closer look ately called “Patches,” and It was the first Patches every two years since pressed with the staff,” he at adopted policies, includ- his efforts were recently time Spadaro he became its owner, the boat said. “It’s a very dedicated ing the GDP, codes and recognized at an antique had entered was leaking and the wood staff, and I am very pleased ordinances. “Our elected boat show. Paul Spadaro embarked on a four-year Patches in a was rotting. with that.” officials adopted them, so The restoration process for his boat, Patches. boat show. Spadaro then embarked on Kaii-Ziegler said that his it is important to carry Maritime Museum in St. Knowing the a four-year restoration pro- department is now in the them out,” he said. “We Michael’s, Maryland, held Chesapeake Bay Maritime competition was approach- cess, though he originally did unusual position of hiring shouldn’t ignore any poli- its annual Antique Boat and Museum, Most Original Boat ing, Spadaro knew he had a not anticipate the work would more employees after years cies but make adjustments Classic Boat Festival on June presented by the Antique deadline to reach as he spent take that long. Spadaro did of reductions. “We’re ramp- if needed.” 14 and 15. Spadaro entered and Classic Boat Society, and hundreds of hours restor- most of the work himself. The ing staff up and looking for Kaii-Ziegler discussed Patches into the competition Competitor’s Choice, given by ing Patches. only way to save it, he said, office space,” he said. his ideas on sustainable and received three prizes the Chesapeake Bay Festival. Spadaro has owned the was to replace the entire hull, The new director was growth, including where from three organizations: Spadaro said he was boat since 1978. While living the body of the boat. “Prog- pleased to say that he and and how to grow. His Best Preserved presented by honored to receive all three in Syracuse, New York as a ress was made in inches per County Executive Steuart preference is to concen- graduate student, he original- day,” he said, explaining that Pitman share many of the trate on redevelopment ly bought the boat to serve as he installed new cedar wood same passions regarding of underutilized sites as a quiet place to study. After planks. The finished product land preservation, envi- opposed to developing Fight For Phoebe Run/ purchasing the watercraft for has fiberglass covering the ronmental protection and green fields. He also noted $450, Spadaro did not plan hull. The original cabin on sustainable growth. “Many climate change is becom- to put it in the water, and top remains. of my goals align with the ing a more prominent is- Walk Set For Sept. 29 he instead used it as a shed. “I recognize that it was county executive’s,” noted sue. Kaii-Ziegler enrolled Fight For Phoebe will of the run is the African However, there was a hole old and always knew it was Kaii-Ziegler. “I met him for in the climate education hold the fourth annual penguin brought every year that needed patching right a classic. I always tried to the first time a couple of academy at the National Fight For Phoebe Memorial by the Maryland Zoo in away, and thus the boat’s maintain and not change months ago, and we had a Oceanic and Atmospheric Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, Baltimore. name of Patches was born. what was there,” Spadaro said fabulous conversation.” Administration. “It’s a September 29, to raise Registration can be done At the time he purchased of the restoration process. The county is currently phenomenal educational money and awareness for online by searching “Fight the boat, it had not been in “It is rewarding to know it updating its General Devel- program,” he touted. histiocytic diseases, such For Phoebe” at www.active. the water for seven years. looks again like it did when opment Plan while holding “Climate change will as hemophagocytic lym- com or on Facebook. In ad- Encouraged by the previ- it left the factory in 1929 and meetings with the Citizen affect future plans and phohistiocytosis (HLH). dition, registration can be ous owner, he decided to do to be able to preserve what Advisory Committee, a regulations. I want to ori- The 5K fun run/walk will done in person on the day repairs so it could return to was there.” 13-member commission ent staff to this area and start from Severna Park of the race. the water. Spadaro’s father Spadaro takes the boat responsible for providing adapt as best as we can.” Elementary School (6 Riggs Ages 6 and under par- and brother worked on the for short travels to ensure input to the Office of Plan- As for environmental pro- Avenue) and continue on ticipate for free; ages 7 to engine, and a month later, its operation. He said he ning Zoning. Kaii-Ziegler’s tection, Kaii-Ziegler plans the B&A Trail. Registration 17 are $15, and participants Spadaro launched Patches enjoys when “people give priority initiatives will be to to evaluate environmental will begin at 7:00am with over 18 are $30. In addition, back in the water. He drove me thumbs-up when out on orient the county to future issues from a modification the run starting by 8:30am. there is a family rate for Patches around the Finger the river.” small-area processes, com- perspective. “A major of More than just a fun run $50. T-shirts are included Lakes and Great Lakes. Spadaro does not plan to prehensive rezoning, and mine is to determine what or walk, the event brings in the price for both the 7 In 1986, Spadaro moved enter Patches into boat shows rewriting the zoning code. we protect versus what we together people from the to 17 and over 18 groups. to a home on Cattail Creek again in the near future, “It’s a lot of work to do over allow and be respectful of Severna Park community Additional T-shirts can also in Severna Park. Since then, though he expects to enter the next eight to 10 years,” the laws to achieve the best and beyond. A showcase be purchased. Patches has been a fixture in antique boat shows again he admitted. balanced position for county the area. Spadaro continued when Patches is 100 years old. From his extensive land use.” Chris Lins Chris REDEFINE YOURSELF. Joanna Hopkinson

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CLASSES START AUG. 26 I SEPT. 9 I OCT. 21 Online, evening and weekend classes available. Severna Park voice Augu st 14, 2019 A5 Mark And Jarred Tinordi »»Continued from A1 want to lose a step out there.” Local Duo Paddles NYC Marathon ance in 1991. Mark was named Twenty years removed from team in 1991-1992, and the league, Mark still enjoys he enjoyed his best offensive watching hockey but his mood season in 1992-1993, notch- differs whether he’s watch- For Autism Research ing 15 goals and 27 assists. ing the Capitals or watch- The team was later relocated ing Jarred. to Dallas, where Mark played “If you’re a forward, some- for one season before being times nobody notices your traded to the Washington mistakes,” Mark said, “but Capitals. He made one more as a defenseman, everybody Stanley Cup finals appearance, notices your mistakes, so it’s a this time with the Washing- little nerve-wracking.” ton Capitals in 1998. Another nerve-wracking Injuries forced Mark to experience for Mark came retire in 1999. “For a guy that in 2012, when he made the went through four years of unexpected transition to draft eligibility and never get- restaurant and bar owner. He ting drafted and then playing entered the industry to help as long as I did, that’s prob- a friend, he said, but after ably the thing I’m most happy the friend left, Mark decided with,” he said. to stay onboard and try to One of Mark’s sons, Jarred change people’s perception of Photo courtesy of Eric Mone Tinordi, had a different the place, which has become Severna Park’s Carleen Birnes and Nicky Stimpson were among the hundreds of international racers hoping to stay experience, getting drafted Severna Park Taphouse. buoyant for 25 miles, or about five hours, during SEA Paddle NYC on August 3. in the first round of the 2010 “There’s been a lot of hic- NHL draft by the Montreal cups,” Mark said. “When it By Judy Tacyn circuit. In 2014, Birnes saw In 2018, Stimpson and endurance train- Canadiens. was Rods and Rides, it wasn’t SUP gaining momentum in learned about SEA Paddle ing, as well as discuss- Before that, Jarred was doing very good, and when we SEA Paddle NYC is a other parts of the country. NYC and was intrigued. Ac- ing and practicing race shuffling to tournaments as took over, we changed it from Manhattan marathon She hopped on her board cording to the SEA Paddle strategy such as drafting a youth hockey player from that scene to a craft beer scene like no other. On August and started paddling website, the marathon and passing. Severna Park, which he called and made it for a Severna Park 3, participants bladed anywhere she could find raises money for environ- As they approached New “a great area and place to crowd to come in.” through the starting line public water from which mental preservation and York’s financial district grow up in.” After two years Severna Park Taphouse has under the Brooklyn Bridge, to launch. People noticed, nonprofit autism organiza- on August 3, the finish at Severna Park High School, enjoyed success with its craft paddleboarded their way and soon Birnes was lead- tions. Stimpson’s oldest line isn’t what Birnes and he moved to Ann Arbor, beer selection and scheduled north up the East River ing groups and teaching child was diagnosed on the Stimpson, both mothers Michigan, to play for the USA charity events in support of and into the Harlem River, SUP all over the county. autism spectrum at age 2. of two children, were be Hockey National Team Devel- Polar Bear Plunge, Burgers then headed south down In 2015, she created a “Once I found out SEA looking for. opment Program. & Bands for Suicide Preven- the Hudson River before fi- race league, where she Paddle raises money for “Knowing we had the That opportunity prepared tion, and Fight NET Cancer nally finding the finish line met Stimpson. autism awareness and re- endurance to paddle for 25 him for professional hockey. With Katherine, which will be at Chelsea Piers Marina. Since then, SUP has tak- search, I knew I had to do miles will give me a great Having bounced between the held August 24 from 11:00am Severna Park’s Carleen en Anne Arundel County it,” said Stimpson. “Early sense of accomplishment major leagues and minors, to 8:00pm. Birnes and Nicky Stimpson by storm as a great way for intervention, therapy and and purpose,” Birnes said Jarred is now signed to a two- Injuries aside, Mark and were among the hundreds water lovers to work their tutoring have been critical before the race, “but seeing way contract with the Nash- Jarred Tinordi feel fortunate of international racers core and improve their for my son. It’s been a fam- our kids at the finish line is ville Predators. While he just for their hockey success. hoping to stay buoyant balance while experienc- ily journey for sure.” really going to mean a lot.” enjoyed a fine season with the Jarred said aspiring athletes for 25 miles, or about ing the beauty, serenity She pitched the idea to To donate, visit www.sea- Predators’ American Hockey can anticipate similar success five hours. and sometimes challenges Birnes, who accepted the paddlenyc.dojiggy.com, click League affiliate, the Milwau- if they put forth the effort. Stimpson, director of of Maryland’s waterscape. challenge despite consid- on the “participants” head- kee Admirals, his goal is to “I was never forced into rowing and head coach at Ample water supplies from ering herself more of a er, and search for Birnes or make the NHL squad. Much hockey. I was never pressured The Gunston School, and shallow creeks to the Ches- sprinter than an endur- Stimpson by name. Learn of his training this offseason into it,” Jarred said. “If that’s Birnes, health coach and apeake Bay provide SUP ance athlete. more about SUP classes has focused on his footwork. the sport you want to play, Mantra Fit owner, are enthusiasts with varying The paddling duo worked and races in and around “I always try to put a lot of things usually work out for regulars on the stand-up degrees of wake to match together for several weeks Severna Park by going to emphasis on my footwork,” he you if you apply yourself and paddleboarding (SUP) their SUP skills and goals. for strength, anaerobic www.mantrafit.com. said. “As I taller guy, I never work hard.”

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On The Green Volunteers Severna Park Heroes And Goldstar Families Honored »»Continued from A1 them that there are many liam Wild’s son and McDavitt The group is accepting At Arlington Cemetery plaques for each fallen hero people, including Severna were also close in age and donations through the around the gazebo. Park residents, serving their knew each other. They were American Legion Post 175. Kavanagh said it’s a great country away from their local kids who enjoyed fish- No government funds are location. “It’s right across families, and many who have ing, swimming and sports, being provided, according from Woods Memorial paid the ultimate price. and their deaths, though to Kavanagh. Church on the bike trail and “The hope is that it will honorable, broke their fami- They kicked off the project a lot of kids use it,” he ex- make people aware of the lies’ hearts and left a void in and the fundraising appro- plained. “It will be an escape local soldiers who have the community. priately on July 4 with sev- from the sun and rain, and sacrificed for their country,” New plaques will be eral of the families and sup- as people take shelter, they’ll Kavanagh said. added as needed for men porters who were marching see the plaques of all these The boys grew up in and women who died in the in the Severna Park parade. Severna Park kids.” Severna Park and knew one military in harm’s way while The group hopes to raise In addition to honoring another. Kavanagh’s son performing a service for the enough funds to break his son, Kavanagh hopes the knew Herzberg. They were nation, and who served in ground by Veterans Day. On The Green Inc., a mem- total, NALP members helped memorial will open the eyes the same age and died within Operation Iraqi Freedom or Visit www.legionpost175.org ber of the National Associa- to enhance more than 200 of local citizens, reminding a month of each other. Wil- Enduring Freedom. for more information. tion of Landscape Profession- acres of the vast grounds at als (NALP), joined forces Arlington National Cemetery, with hundreds of other lawn as well as parts of Soldiers’ and landscape professionals and Airmen’s Home National The Fallen Heroes Of Severna Park from across the country in Cemetery in Washington, D.C. Eric Matthew and enjoyed skeet shooting. July to volunteer at Renewal “Our industry is proud and Kavanagh He loved his brother and & Remembrance, an annual humbled to volunteer our • PFC, United States Army sister, Griffin and Libby, day of service at Arlington services at Arlington National • Purple Heart/Bronze Star also of Severna Park, as well National Cemetery in Vir- Cemetery every year,” said • Operation Iraqi Freedom as his mother, Elizabeth, ginia. The event, organized Carol Keeling, interim CEO • June 1, 1986–Septem- and father, William. by NALP, marks the 23rd year for NALP. “While the ceme- ber 20, 2006 Eric Eric William Nathaniel Nathaniel that industry professionals tery is beautifully maintained Eric Kavanagh died in Kavanagh Herzberg Taylor Wild H. McDavitt have come together to help all year long, it is an honor for Bagdad, Iraq, when an H. McDavitt enhance the grounds of the our industry professionals to improvised explosive device • Airman First Class, national burial site, which lend their expertise and skills detonated near his Humvee Eric William Gina, and father, Eric. United States Air Force serves as the final resting spot to enhancing the grounds. during combat operations. Herzberg • Operation Endur- for more than 400,000 mili- This service event allows the He was 20 years old. Eric • Lance Corporal, United William ing Freedom tary service men and women lawn and landscape industry loved Severna Park and States Marine Corps Taylor Wild IV • June 23, and their spouses. to honor our nation’s heroes especially loved fishing, • Purple Heart • Lance Corporal, United 1993-April 15, 2016 This year, more than 400 and put our professional swimming and boating in • Operation Iraqi Freedom States Marine Corps Nathaniel McDavitt died professionals – including knowledge and skills to work Old Man Creek and the • June 7, 1986–Octo- • Operation Endur- in Afghanistan when a several employees from On for good.” Magothy River. He enjoyed ber 21, 2006 ing Freedom severe wind storm collapsed The Green Inc. – volunteered NALP members were also music and playing guitar, Eric Herzberg died in Al • December 17, the building he was working their time mulching, upgrad- joined by members of the and he especially loved his Anbar Province, Iraq, while 1991-March 18, 2013 in; he was 22 years old. He ing sprinklers, cabling and National Hispanic Landscape younger brother and sister, conducting combat opera- Taylor Wild died dur- played sports for Severna installing lightning protec- Alliance and the Profes- Patrick and Alanna, also tions. He was 20 years old. ing a training exercise at Park High School, served tion for the trees, pruning, sional Grounds Manage- of Severna Park, as well as Eric was an athlete, a fan of Hawthorne Army Depot with the Boy Scouts, with planting, liming and aerating ment Society. his mother, Rhonda, and Irish and patriotic country in Nevada. He was 21 years which he achieved the rank the soil, as well as install- For more information, father, Kevin. music, and a wicked video old. Previously, Taylor of Eagle Scout, and was ing and maintaining pavers visit www.landscapeprofes- gamer and rugby player served in Afghanistan in a community volunteer. throughout the grounds. In sionals.org. who loved his country and 2011. In addition to being an Nathan loved his siblings his Catholic faith. Eric athlete, Taylor was an avid Harrison, Olivia, Bruce loved his older sister and Ravens and Orioles fan. III, Tatum and Danielle younger brother, Katie and He enjoyed spending time of Severna Park; his wife, Smith’s Marina Matthew, also of Severna boating with friends on the Alexis; and his mother, Jea- on the Park as well as his mother, Severn and Magothy rivers nette, and father, Philip. The Boating Season Is Not Over Yet! Please Visit Our Marina Store! 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Diggs SPAN Inc. vide financial assistance for immunity, and the Circuit of interspousal immunity Would the tort actions to be evictions, utility shutoffs and Court for Baltimore County throughout the nation. tried before a jury simul- medical/prescription copays granted her motion. Forty-six states had elimi- taneous with the divorce For most kids, summer for residents of our food areas, The practice of divorce law William sought review nated the doctrine, either action before a family law means Popsicles, swimming plus 10 other Anne Arundel in Maryland underwent a and found the Court of Spe- fully or partially, while only judge? Might the mere and staying up late. However, County zip codes. radical transformation with cial Appeals, Maryland’s in- four states had retained threat of a damage award for some children in Anne Thanks to Severna Park’s the abolition of interspousal termediate appellate court, it, as of 2003. Dismissing for tortious conduct result Arundel County, hunger pre- newest eatery that everyone’s immunity for intentional somewhat sympathetic, as paternalistic notions that in property concessions in vents them from doing much talking about, Craft Ameri- torts approximately 16 it “questioned the continued the happiness of the home the divorce? Divorce lawyers else besides wondering when can Eatery, for hosting a years ago. According to viability of the doctrine of and hearth depended upon know that theirs is an arena they will get their next meal. give-back event for SPAN Black’s Law Dictionary, the interspousal immunity.” the continuation of the dis- where malice is provable “Sandra” recently left her called Craft for a Cause on initial text purchased by The intermediate ap- credited doctrine, the court and punitive damages, abusive husband and took August 13. Craft donated 10% every first-year law stu- pellate court nevertheless concluded that the inter- therefore, are attainable. her two kids with her. The of all sales to SPAN. dent, a tort is a “private or harkened to the holding in spousal immunity rule was These are but a few of the husband has not been mak- Keep your eyes open for civil wrong or injury, other Lusby v. Lusby, which had “a vestige of the past, whose myriad areas where the ing child support payments, details about the next Shop than breach of contract, for only partial- time has come interplay between domes- and her minimum-wage job Local Fun Festival, hosted which the court will provide ly abrogated and gone.” tic and tort issues must be doesn’t pay enough to make by the Greater Severna Park a remedy in the form of an interspousal Divorce lawyers Accordingly, carefully considered. ends meet. With SPAN’s help, and Arnold Chamber of action for damages.” tort immuni- “ spouses are Whether a divorcing we ensured her children had Commerce. SPAN will have Writing for the Court of ty in instanc- know that theirs is an free to sue spouse should also pursue food and toiletry essentials, a booth there, and will give Appeals, Maryland’s high- es where arena where malice is one another a tort case against her part- and have provided Sandra away some freebies! est court, then Chief Judge tortious for any and ner presents a complicated with several job leads so that Save the date: SPAN’s an- Robert Bell pronounced conduct provable and punitive all inten- question. If you have ques- she can hopefully become nual fundraiser, the Turkey that “the interspousal was “outra- damages, therefore, tional torts. tions about divorce and civil self-sufficient. Trot 5K/1M race at Kinder immunity doctrine is an geous [and] (Interspousal wrongs committed by your SPAN provides generous Park, will be held on Saturday, antiquated rule of law intentional.” are attainable.” immunity for spouse, you should consult amounts of food to residents November 16. Registration is which … runs counter to In affirming negligence an attorney who is familiar of Severna Park, Millersville, now open on www.active.com. prevailing societal norms the trial court’s dismissal of actions was abolished in with this area of the law Broadneck and Arnold. We Sponsorships are available – and, therefore, has lived out the malicious prosecution Boblitz v. Boblitz, and a wife and who will assist you in are able to do this because of email [email protected] its usefulness.” (Bozman count, the Court of Special was permitted to sue for the making informed decisions. generous donations from our for more information. v. Bozman.) With that, the Appeals determined that carelessness operation of a David Diggs is experienced community. However, we get Follow us on Facebook, court reversed centuries of Nancie Bozman’s conduct vehicle by her husband.) The in family law and tort actions. into a “slump” at this time of and visit our website at www. precedent that prohibited “did not involve extreme vi- effects of Bozman upon the If you need further informa- year, and while the need is up, spanhelps.org. spouses from suing one olence of the most personal practice of divorce law in tion regarding this subject, donations are down. Dona- SPAN (Serving People Across another for civil wrongs and invasive sort, the threat Maryland are still unravel- contact The Law Office of tions of unopened, unexpired Neighborhoods) is a faith-based and injuries. of death and a display of the ing. Perhaps more questions David V. Diggs LLC, located at food, toiletries and baby items nonprofit food pantry and emer- The Bozmans, more means by which to carry out have been raised than have 8684 Veterans Highway, Suite may be brought to SPAN 24/7, gency services provider that has so than most divorcing that threat, or the physical been answered. 204, in Millersville, by phone and placed in the donation bin been helping local families with couples, were not getting and psychic trauma that the Will a spouse filing a at 410-244-1171 or email at behind our building at 400 eviction prevention, utility turn- along. William Bozman was victim in Lusby endured.” multi-count complaint [email protected]. Benfield Road, behind Our offs, prescription needs and food arrested and charged with The Court of Appeals Shepherd Lutheran Church. since 1990. SPAN serves Severna stalking, harassment and granted both parties’ peti- Perishables may be dropped Park, Millersville, Arnold, violations of a protective tions for Certiorari and, in off during our office hours Broadneck and other surround- order. Feeling he had been an expansive opinion trac- Monday through Friday from ing areas. SPAN is located behind wronged during his several ing the historical origins of 10:00am to 2:00pm. Our Shepherd Lutheran Church stints in lock-up, he filed interspousal tort immunity If you don’t have time to at 400 Benfield Road. Hours a complaint for malicious through a misogynistic shop, but want to help, SPAN are Monday through Thursday prosecution against his past, the court fittingly also welcomes financial 10:00am-1:30pm. 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This pro- The top three states for 2018 socialized so it feels at ease cedure can help reduce your Last year, August and dog bite claims are California, around people and oth- dog’s aggressive behaviors. September were the leading Illinois and Ohio, respectively. er animals. Homeowners should talk to months for dog bite claims in Children make up more Walk and exercise your their insurance agents about Maryland. With an estimated than 50% of all dog bite dog on a leash to keep it coverage under a standard 89.7 million dogs living in victims, and the highest risk healthy and provide mental homeowner policy. Pet owners U.S. households, dog bites group among children is ages stimulation. should consider a personal li- are bound to happen. Most 5 to 9 years old. The elderly Regular veterinary visits ability umbrella policy (PLUP) »»Continued from A1 and that doesn’t happen every dogs will never bite, but it is and home service people, are essential to regulating to provide extra coverage in enforcement officials want day,” Fredericks said. “Nation- important to remember that like mail carriers, are also the health of your dog. A case their dog bites someone. the community to see them as al Night Out is just one more any dog can bite regardless of high on the list of frequent sick or injured dog is more Renters should consider get- a resource, not as an enemy. tool for us. Everybody knows breed or type. dog bite victims. Being bit- likely to bite. ting renters insurance because With giveaways, games the police come when you call To show you how wide- ten or attacked by a dog can Be alert. If someone ap- most landlords do not provide for kids, music, and police 911, but it’s great for them to spread the problem is, con- leave physical and emotional proaches you and your dog, coverage should there be a dog and fire vehicles on display, get to know us as well.” sider this: In 2018, State Farm scars. For the dog, it can be a caution them to wait before bite incident. National Night Out again cre- While hundreds of visitors paid $123 million as a result death sentence. petting the dog. Give your pet For more information, ated a welcoming atmosphere packed the outdoor parking of 3,280 dog bite and injury Here are some other tips time to be comfortable with contact Lee Talbot at 410- where families mingled with lot at Earleigh Heights, other claims. Over the past 10 years, from Norman to help prevent the stranger. 647-5900. Talbot’s State Farm first responders. attendees went inside to pose State Farm paid more than dog bites: Understand and respond office is located at 170 Ritchie Sergeant Erin Brandt was for pictures with costumed $1.1 billion for dog bite claims. Never leave a baby or small to changes in your dog’s body Highway in Severna Park. one of those officers in atten- heroes, to grab food from dance. “It’s wonderful to have local restaurants and to find the opportunity to interact more activities provided with the community members by vendors. “Partisan” Decision Revives Workforce Housing in a non-stressful environ- Severna Park Kiwanis had a »»Continued from A1 many people and that just, to Fiedler. “By increasing the “We have folks living in ment, and just enjoy everyone craft station specially geared tain conditions. The property me, feels wrong and we have density in R5 specifically, town on vouchers in almost together,” Brandt said. toward the event. “The kids must be located on a collector to fix that,” Pittman said. I feel that we are opening every community. We are not Another sergeant, Bryan are making cards and thank or higher classification road “I’m not saying it has to be in ourselves up to a domino afraid of diversity,” Carr-York Isaac, enjoyed educating you notes and taking them to served by both public water Severna Park. It has to be in effect of requests for said. “That’s not the issue. The people about police work. the police officers,” explained and sewer. At least 40% of the the county.” increased zoning either resi- issue is that when you start “The smiles on the kids’ and Rachel Jacobs, past president homeownership units must Barbara Daniels, fair hous- dentially or commercially.” putting big buildings in these parents’ faces when they pose of Severna Park Kiwanis, be occupied by a household ing attorney for the Ameri- Pittman said he felt un- little communities, that’s with our police helmet and which aspires to improve the with an income that does can Civil Liberties Union of comfortable with the “way it the damage.” shield is priceless,” he said. area’s quality of life through not exceed 100% of the area Maryland, said the state pegs went down,” so he attended The Department of Plan- “It’s such an honor to work for activities promoting health median income. At least 60% the deficit of affordable hous- the Greater Severna Park ning and Zoning estimated this great county and state.” and education. of the rental units must be oc- ing in the county at 21,517 Council meeting in July to that the new bill might lead The Anne Arundel County Event organizer Sam Tan- cupied by a household with an units. “We’ve got a mismatch answer questions from his to only one new development, Sheriff’s Office brought two ner was pleased with the income that does not exceed between the county’s growth constituents. but that didn’t allay the fears trucks and partnered with the turnout, as was Captain Jeff 60% of the median income. as a major regional job “To be honest, on this one of people worried about over- Anne Arundel County Police Adams, the new commander All adequate public facilities center and one of the fastest- it became very partisan and crowding and traffic. Pittman Department to offer K-9 of Eastern District. tests must be met — school growing residential areas I think the wrong assump- sees workforce housing as a demonstrations. “A great time was had by capacity, road and utility in the region and the zon- tion got made that only the potential remedy to the traf- Sheriff Jim Fredericks said all,” Adams said. “I want to tests. All environmental rules ing,” she said. four Democrats were going to fic problem. National Night Out is just one thank the community for must be obeyed, including Republicans on the county support it and the three Re- “We reduce traffic by mak- way his office is expanding its their support by attending, in critical area. council were critical of Pit- publicans weren’t,” Pittman ing it possible for people to presence in the community. addition to the organizers and Pete Baron, government tman’s administration for said. “Land use issues aren’t live, work and play in one area “People need to be able to vendors who help make the affairs officer for Pittman’s sharing information with partisan issues ... The agenda so they don’t have to drive as approach us in a good fashion evening a success.” administration, said that only the Democrats before moving forward — we’ve much,” Pittman said. over the next four years, an the bill was introduced. Sev- committed to both sides that Pittman said just because a estimated 1,174 households eral Republican amendments we’ll be talking to them and bill has passed doesn’t mean will not be able to find hous- were shot down before the we’re going to try to use a the discussion is over. Participating Neighborhood ing they can afford in Anne final vote was tallied. system where we reach out “We’re not going to go back Arundel County. “Outside of the [General in advance.” and then try to overturn this Organizations “It frustrates me that Development Plan] and Greater Severna Park bill,” he said. “We’re going to • Greater Severna Park • Broadneck Council of we’re building all of this comprehensive zoning, one Council President Maureen try to fix the whole system and Arnold Chamber Communities stuff and the average price of the criteria to have a Carr-York and other meeting and make it so it works and of Commerce • Pasadena Business of a new unit, single family, parcel rezoned is that the attendees told Pittman their do the form-based code • Greater Severna Association is $600,000 and the average characteristics of the sur- frustrations with the bill where we don’t do these Park Council • Arnold Preservation price of a townhome or even rounding parcels no longer were related to the character projects that are big multi- • Cape St. Claire Council a condo is $400,000 and it’s are consistent,” said District of the neighborhood, not the family stuff next to single- Improvement Association • Greater Pasadena Council out of the price range for so 5 Councilwoman Amanda income level of new residents. family stuff.” Shop Local Marketplace Connecting The Community To Local Businesses

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Neighborhood of the Month Colchester On The Severn

Photos by Judy Tacyn Top right: (L-R) Susan Luck, Nichole Clark and Chris Melendez love their tight-knit community of Neighborhood of the Month takes an in- Colchester. depth look at the unique communities that make up Severna Park as a whole. Each has Right: Colchester has stately its own history, its own special amenities traditional homes, colonials and its own people who are happy to call that and a few contemporary place home. Want to share with our readers structures nestled under all about your neighborhood and what sets towering trees. it apart from others? Email spvnews@sever- naparkvoice.com and let us know! Colchester On The Severn, A Hidden “Gem” On The River Susank Luc By Judy Tacyn pier on Fridays in the summer, a water privileges and centrally lo- to the children’s school is won- neighborhood potluck on July 3 to cated in Severna Park,” she added. derful, but Clark also loves the Resident for 48 Years Tewkesbury. It sounds familiar. watch the Sherwood Forest fire- “It makes navigating Benfield small, quaint community with its Susan and Jim Luck came to Was that the author of the last works, an Easter egg hunt at the Road easier.” wonderful beach. Severna Park in 1964 after his ca- book I read? Or wait, was he the beach, and a Halloween get-togeth- Melendez and her family love Clark’s two older sons attend reer in the United States Air Force. last Orioles pitcher to toss a no- er where residents bring a chili or how Severna Park is so active, and Oak Hill Elementary School and In 1971, they “accidentally” found hitter? Actually, Tewkesbury is a dessert to share at the beach, after there are activities for everyone. she’s pleased with their experi- an open house in Colchester and town in England, coincidentally which the kids have a costume “Many communities [in Severna ence thus far. “We are very happy fell in love with the home and the along a river named Severn. But parade before heading into the Park have] water privileges, a great with the school, teachers, admin- community. At the time, the neigh- closer to home, it’s the name of a neighborhood to collect candy. school system, and the Green istrators and school community,” borhood had only 12 homes. little-traveled street off of Benfield The active social committee also Hornets athletic association has she added. Colchester is “a little-known and next to St. Martin’s-in-the- plans parties for Labor Day, Fourth something for every level and is When asked what makes gem,” said Susan. “It’s private and Field Episcopal Church and school of July, Memorial Day, Friday competitive,” said Melendez, rat- Severna Park special, Clark is small enough to foster the small- that leads into Colchester on night happy hours at the beach tling off just a few of her favorite hard-pressed to narrow her an- town closeness not possible in larg- the Severn. in the summer, Christmas cookie things about Severna Park. “Rock swer to just one or two aspects. er communities,” she continued. The tucked-away commu- exchange parties, and progressive ‘N’ Roll Revival at SPHS is one “Everything! There’s such a “We have a great location on the nity consists of approximately 42 dinners in the winter. of my favorite things to attend. sense of community in Severna Severn, a beach area, pavilion, and homes primarily built between Kinder Farm Park is a great place Park,” she exclaimed. “It is a a huge pier with many reasonable 1968 and 1973. There are stately Chris Melendez to walk and play and attend beautiful place to live for people available slips. We have the best of traditional homes, impressive Resident for 47 Years sporting events, and the Severna and families of all ages. My hope all worlds in this neighborhood.” colonials, and a few contemporary Chris Melendez’s family moved Park Community Center has great is families of young children work Susan said since the 1960s, she structures nestled under tow- to Colchester in 1972 when her events, too.” together to make this the best and her husband have seen a lot of ering trees. father’s work brought them to possible place for a child to grow growth in Severna Park, but she Many homes are inhabited by Maryland from Massachusetts. N icole Clark and that one day, when the child is still wouldn’t hesitate to recom- the original owners or their chil- She moved out after college but Resident for Two an adult, they choose to raise their mend Colchester to anyone moving dren. Despite the limited turnover, quickly returned to the neighbor- and a Half Years family here too.” to the area. the neighborhood is currently hood after purchasing her parents’ The search for the perfect nurs- As for Colchester, Clark loves “It is unique as it is so small and experiencing a relative baby boom home 20 years ago. ery and preschool brought Nicole the random acts of kindness with a wonderful, close and wel- with most homes having a few chil- “My parents were ready to down- Clark’s family to Severna Park, that take place every day in the coming spirit,” Susan said. “It is a dren. Public school students attend size and the timing was right for us and ultimately Colchester. After community. bit hard to buy a home here! Houses Oak Hill Elementary, and Severna to buy a bigger house,” Melendez visiting St. Martin’s-in-the-Field, “It may be something like help- are barely on the market. Turnover Park middle and high schools. said. “We have four active kids who it was clear to the couple that ing a neighbor take trash cans is slow. I think we went 20 years Residents have use of a boat loved growing up in Colchester.” their youngest son would attend from the street to their house, without a house for sale once. Now ramp, beach pavilion, a stunning Melendez likes to think of her St. Martin’s. “We love this school, making dinners for a family who we have several of our children, community beach, fire pit, horse- neighborhood as a secret com- the nurturing environment and just had a baby, helping someone who grew up here, and have come shoe pit, a pier and boat slips. munity gem. phenomenal teachers, as well,” get their boat out of the water,” she back to raise their families. I think The neighborhood has numerous “No one knows its back here! 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Local traf- to review the case for a (GDP) is to be done every Michael representation in Congress fic matters often involve final opinion. eight years and will direct Malone because we are not treated as ugust for the Anne community leaders and our My office often receives our growth for the next 20 Delegate District 33 an important enough part of Arundel County county police department. communication from years. This will be followed anyone’s district.” ACouncil is the one It goes without saying parents of children in our by comprehensive zoning, Before the advent of month out of the year that that no two constituent public schools. As a par- where we review the zoning hen asked about my gerrymandering software, legislation takes a pause cases are the same. Some ent to three young school of residential, commercial, favorite president, in the 1970s and 1980s, and the council goes on re- cases involve multiple children, I understand agricultural and industrial WI usually choose Severna Park was part of a cess. Recess does not mean departments. Some cases how time-sensitive these zones. The results of the George Washington. Not just congressional district that vacation by any means. involve not only the county matters can be. The county GDP and comprehensive because he crossed the freez- encompassed Anne Arundel As summer enters its final but also state agencies. council however, is only re- zoning will be seen for ing Delaware River, not be- and southern Prince weeks before the official With increased complex- sponsible for funding edu- years after this council cause he cunningly defeated George’s counties, and in end, my office continues to ity comes increased time cation in our county. The serves our respective terms, the British at Yorktown, the 1990s, it was expanded work on constituent mat- and that is where patience Board of Education is the just as we see the results of not only because he set a to include southern Mary- ters, as I identify potential and communication is key. policy maker for our public previous GDPs and compre- precedent of dignity and land. Beginning in the future legislation. As an example, I recently schools, with the superin- hensive zoning now. class as our first president. early 2000s, Anne Arundel Constituent services is attended a public meeting tendent overseeing daily Constituent services and I admire him most for what County was chopped up into one of the most important in our district for safety operations. When concerns legislation — each has a he did not do: keep power four congressional districts, aspects of my job as your improvements on a county in schools come to my process my office must fol- for himself. Time after time, with Severna Park divided in county councilwoman. road that intersects with a office, I often reach out to low. Each can vary in time he walked away from the two, part in the 1st district Since taking office in state road but also has line- the elected board member and scope. Each requires power our fledgling country with much of the Eastern December, my office has of-sight challenges with for our district as I would my careful attention. As was so willing to give him, Shore represented initially received more than 100 utility boxes and poles. a county department, in we prepare to return for by resigning his military by moderate Republican constituent cases a month. This project will require the order to address the matter our legislative session in commission at the State Wayne Gilchrest, and part in Each case is an exercise in collaboration of the State appropriately and through September, I encourage House here in Annapolis in the 3rd district, with pieces due diligence, patience and Highway Administration, the proper avenue. you follow county legisla- 1783, by refusing to be king of Baltimore City and Balti- communication. private utility companies, Legislation is my primary tion and weigh in. The or emperor, and by declining more and Howard counties, A wide variety of top- county traffic engineers, responsibility in serving bills that we review will to run for a third term in and represented by Demo- ics have crossed my desk: the Department of Pub- the 5th district. The county have the most immediate 1796. He was a Republican in crat Ben Cardin from Balti- individual matters, com- lic Works, your state and council is quickly approach- impact on your life in Anne the original meaning of the more. The 2012 map brought munity concerns, storm- county elected officials, and ing what I have often Arundel County. word, believing in the power more abuses. While Severna water and flooding, line funding. This will not be a of the people as the source of Park now is mostly within of sight at intersections, swift and easy fix, but the government and in putting a congressional district, it pedestrian crosswalks, process has begun. the country well ahead of was moved into District 4, Bay Bridge traffic, local The county council serves partisan politics. which is comprised largely corridor traffic, bike trail as the legislative branch for School Start Times Fast forward 223 years. On of Prince Georges County traffic, and potholes just to Anne Arundel County. In Dana ment was significantly higher June 27, the U.S. Supreme and has been represented name a few. My office then matters of constituent ser- Schallheim for both middle and high Court, presented with what by Prince Georges’ County works diligently to contact vices, I am not permitted Board of school students. is universally recognized as Democrats Donna Edwards the appropriate depart- to direct departments, but Education Economics of Education extreme partisan gerryman- and Anthony Brown. ment or department head I can and do ask for their District 5 Review recently published a dering, in a 5-4 decision in Anne Arundel County it- to resolve the case in the assistance where applicable. study by the U.S. Bureau of companion cases Rucho v. self is again drawn into four timeliest manner. Traffic My office can provide the et’s have an honest con- Labor Statistics, using a na- Common Cause from North congressional districts, but cases often involve traffic county resources available versation about school tionally representative sample Carolina and Maryland’s not the same four, and all studies, safety trials and under our county code. Lstart times. Whether of students, examining the ef- Lamone v. Benisek, not only of which have consistently final construction. Storm- When I have exhausted all you love our current start fects of start times on student refused to take any action in elected Democrat congress- times or not, the subject of learning and time allocation. gerrymandering cases, but persons when our county safe and healthy school hours The results showed that later closed the door left open in has often voted Republican is picking up steam globally high school start times lead last year’s Gill v. Whitford. overall. At the very least, Serving The and school systems across to higher reading test scores, Chief Justice Roberts, writ- the jockeying around causes the country have made the greater academic achieve- ing for the majority, ruled confusion. switch. Anne Arundel County ment, and did not reduce time that partisan gerryman- Given the decades that Community Public Schools, through the on after-school jobs or sports. dering presents a political it usually takes to turn the work of a new, temporary Another study published in question beyond the power judicial tide in the Supreme In addition, the Office of transportation consultant, EducationNext, conducted by of federal courts. The court Court (think the 58 years Anne Colt the State’s Attorney for Anne will soon be looking into the Naval Postgraduate School further held that the courts between Plessy v. Fergu- Leitess Arundel County continues to school start times within and the University of Chicago, lack the authority to appor- son and Brown v. Board State’s Attorney provide our community with the context of evaluating its found that adolescents’ math tion political power, which of Education regarding interactive programs on nu- transportation department’s scores and reading scores redrawing maps might public education for African merous quality-of-life topics. operations. increased when school started require, and that there was Americans), I have little ach year, Anne Arundel We are committed to help- According to the Centers an hour later. no manageable test for reason to hope for Supreme County gathers to ing citizens avoid becoming for Disease Control and Lastly, the University of determining when partisan Court intervention on Ecelebrate National victims of crime and improv- Prevention (CDC), not get- Minnesota’s Center for Ap- gerrymandering violates the political gerrymandering in Night Out, an annual event ing public confidence in the ting enough sleep is common plied Research and Educa- Constitution. my lifetime. One glimmer that promotes camaraderie justice system. among high school students tional Improvement put out Justice Elena Kagan of hope remaining is Chief between public safety agen- Our community outreach and is associated with several a study that shows a positive penned a fiery dissent. In Justice Roberts’ reminder cies and the community. The programs include: health risks including being correlation between later a series of staccato bursts, that states can act to limit festive occasion was held Online Safety: Keeping overweight, drinking alcohol, school start times and bet- she lambasted the majority partisan gerrymandering. at five locations across our Children Safe In A High- smoking tobacco and using ter academic performance for its failure to recognize Several states have enacted county. The events included Tech World — Learn about drugs, as well as poor academ- amongst high school stu- the dilution of voters’ rights legislation or amended their fun games and activities the dangers that lurk online ic performance. One common dents. Researchers analyzed as violating constitutional state constitutions with a for adults and children, law and receive real-life tips on reason our adolescent chil- data from nearly 10,000 rights, to check politicians’ purpose to limit partisan enforcement K-9 demonstra- how to effectively navigate dren do not get enough sleep students at eight high schools ability to cherry-pick voters gerrymandering. Kagan tions, and lots of free food online issues like bullying, is early school start times. in three states and found to ensure their re-election, pointed out the limits of this and treats for everyone. The predatory activity, sexting School start times are both a that later school start times and to try hard enough to approach, saying, “Politi- event is a reminder of the im- and grooming. health and safety issue. resulted in improved atten- articulate a standard to cians who benefit from portance of an engaged public Forensic Evidence In The Like many American school dance, test scores and grades prevent the worst of gerry- partisan gerrymandering safety-community partner- 21st Century — This interac- systems, AACPS starts its in math, English, science and mandering abuses. Quoting are unlikely to change par- ship built upon the common tive presentation explores high schools well before the social studies. The study also a brief filed by a bipartisan tisan gerrymandering. And goal of creating a safe place the importance of forensic 8:30am or later time recom- showed a decrease in tardi- group of current and former because those politicians to live and work. During the evidence in solving crimes mended by the American ness, substance abuse and congresspersons, Kagan maintain themselves in festivities, the sense of com- and prosecuting cases today. Academy of Pediatrics. There symptoms of depression as captured the evil of parti- office through partisan ger- munity is palpable. Dating Violence: Aware- are also many late-starting well as a significant drop in san gerrymandering, that rymandering, the chances of As we build beyond the en- ness And Prevention — elementary schools, including teen car crashes. “artificially drawn districts legislative reform are slight.” ergy of the event, the Office of Learn about the warning signs my daughter’s, which doesn’t Recent news reports cite shift influence from swing OK, Justice Kagan: chal- the State’s Attorney for Anne of toxic relationships, discuss start until 9:35am each morn- the hassle of reconfigur- voters to party-base voters lenge accepted. Governor Arundel County remains com- ways to effectively communi- ing. I feel both extremes are ing bus schedules and fear who participate in prima- Larry Hogan has intro- mitted to diligently serving cate, and identify the tools to damaging. Not only do our of change as reasons some ries; make bipartisanship duced anti-gerrymandering the citizens of our community sustain healthy dating rela- current start times force our school systems haven’t and pragmatic compromise legislation for the past four and engaging in conversa- tionships and break the cycle children to walk to or from adjusted school start times. politically difficult or impos- years, to set up a nonpar- tions about crime and the of domestic violence. school or a bus stop in the Bus driver shortages and sible; and drive voters away tisan commission to draw justice system regardless of Avoiding Identity Theft: dark but our teens are also costs are also on everyone’s from an ever more dys- lines. I have introduced how challenging they may How To Deter, Detect And not getting the sleep their mind. While these are all functional political process legislation for the past two be. Unfortunately, there have Defend Against It — This developing brains and bodies valid concerns, the soci- … creating a legislative years for Maryland con- been countless discussions presentation will offer tools require. Our late-starting etal cost of raising another environment that is both gressional district lines to lately about the rise in gun to empower citizens against elementary schools also leave generation of sleep-deprived ‘toxic’ and ‘tribal’ … Ger- be formed like our state violence and the accessibility identification theft, fraud, little daylight during the teens or elementary students rymandering in short helps legislative lines - compactly of criminals obtaining guns in scams and exploitation. winter months for students to who might have achieved create the polarized political and with regard for natural our community. Distracted Driving — play outside after school. more had school started at system that so many Ameri- and political boundaries. Recently, the Office of Learn ways to avoid distract- For those school systems an age-appropriate hour cans loathe.” All this legislation has been the State’s Attorney for ed driving and safety tips for that have made the choice outweighs any fear I have of Gerrymandering doesn’t killed in committee, victims Anne Arundel County won staying safe on the road. to implement safe, healthy fully researching and evalu- just affect America and of partisan politics. a $100,000 grant from the If you are interested in hav- and age-appropriate start ating alternative start times. Maryland; it affects you. Let’s be George Washing- Governor’s Office of Crime ing a representative from the times, the benefits have been I believe that we can make Close to the geographic tons. I call on all Maryland Control and Prevention. Our Office of the State’s Attorney undeniable. According to fiscally responsible choices center of Anne Arundel legislators to put partisan office will use those funds to speak at your event on one of a recent study from Colo- while improving student County, Severna Park is a politics aside, look past redirect the path of youths these topics or another topic rado, by implementing later health, safety and academic discrete community with personal ambition and caught with guns while also of your choosing, contact our middle and high school start achievement. Rest assured its own high school, In- fulfill the promise of the aggressively prosecuting public information officer times, students experienced that as these conversations dependence Day parade, Declaration of Indepen- defendants who reoffend or at 410-222-7686 or tialewis@ upward of an hour in longer continue in the coming library and newspaper, but dence, that “governments perpetuate gun violence. We aacounty.org. sleep time, fewer students months, I will include the gerrymandering divides are instituted among men, will partner with local agen- As your state’s attorney, reported feeling too sleepy community in these dis- and contains it politically. deriving their just powers cies and nonprofits to create I will continue to pursue to complete school work, cussions. I look forward to As Greater Severna Park from the consent of the ways to engage young people justice, safeguard our com- there were minimal changes learning your perspective. Council President Maureen governed.” who are pursuing a dangerous munity and, always, stand for to extracurricular participa- You can reach me at dschall- course of criminal activity. the people. tion, and academic engage- [email protected]. August 14, 2019 Severna Park voice A12 Business

Chamber Update Dr. Brian Valle Marks 30 Years Of the Winkelmeyer Creating Custom Smiles For Patients Liz League Family, Creative Force CEO Dance Center, Silver By Dylan Roche to serve every patient with GSPACC Aero Limo, Severna the integrity, honesty and Park Handyman, Car- hirty years ago, when genuine care they deserve.” ole Brown, Esq., Kwon’s he was only a year Valle grew up in Arnold am excited to an- Tae Kwon Do, Mosquito Tout of the Univer- and now lives in Severna nounce our new- Squad, Bruster’s Real sity of Maryland School of Park with his wife, three I est members of the Ice Cream, WNAV and Dentistry, Dr. Brian Valle children and their Bernese Greater Severna Park Budding Voices LLC. opened his practice in Mill- mountain dog. The values and Arnold Chamber Sparkler sponsors ersville with a vision that he adheres to both person- of Commerce: The Big included the Jing Ying still holds today — as Valle ally and professionally are Bean (under new owner- Institute of Kung Fu himself put it, “to improve to strive to do his very best, ship); Zeskind’s Door, & Tai Chi, the Severna the quality of life of patients to be honest, to make no Window & Millwork Park Republican Wom- by improving their dental assumptions and to not take Showroom; Bayside en’s Club, Misty Clean, health with the highest anything personally. Marketing and Design; Christ Embassy Anne standards of care.” These values have helped The Blended Essentials; Arundel, Christ Embas- Valle partnered with his him achieve his greatest ATG Title; the Bowie sy Glen Burnie, Bright- twin brother, Kevin, when accomplishment from his 30 Baysox; Bernward Me- view Severna Park, and the practice first opened, Photo by Dylan Roche years in practice. “My big- chanical and Construc- the Negron Farmers but Kevin left in 2008 to Dr. Brian Valle opened his practice in Millersville 30 years ago, gest accomplishment is be- tion Solutions; and Insurance Agency. relocate to Maine, where he and he sees his greatest accomplishment as being able to satisfy ing able to satisfy the needs Sharknet Solutions. We had more than 85 currently has a successful the needs of so many people in the community over the years. of so many people in the Wow, what a parade! entries this year. 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By Zach Sparks more dining tables, and he’s bringing a cleaner look to the he move to acquire floors and bathrooms. Shooters Bar & Grill Shooters is also now Twas 10 years in the open during lunch hours. making for new owner John As for the menu, Sparkman Sparkman. Over the years, brought with him some of his he kept inquiring about the signature items from Simple business while operating Sands: the Cuban sand and his sandwich shop, Simple the turkey Brazilian. Those Sands, off of Ritchie Highway options complement an array in Pasadena. of items including burgers, Finally he got the answer subs, wings and salads. he wanted, and he officially “For now, we’re going light took over Shooters on May 1. with the menu changes,” said “To get back into the bar John Sparkman took over Shooters Bar & Grill on May 1. So Sparkman, who is excited to business was always my far, he has upgraded the interior and altered the menu, but have a full kitchen, an ame- focus,” said Sparkman, who he has even bigger changes in mind long-term. nity he didn’t have at Simple was a part owner at Cheese- Sands. “We now sell crabs burger in Paradise before After eight and a half years at and the menu at Shooters. every day. I want to add some opening Simple Sands. “Being the sandwich shop, this op- In what he described as a seafood flare to the menu.” a bar owner means working portunity presented itself.” complete overhaul, Spark- To make Shooters more late nights, and I wanted to Patrons have noticed man removed a few pool female friendly, the staff is have more time with my kids. changes to both the interior tables to make room for eight »»Continued on A14

By Alyson Kay “As a traffic officer, I spent time enforcing and he Severna Park teaching, and I thought Bu s sines Spotlight educational program that this would be a natural Learn to Drive is transition for me because Tcelebrating its 25th year of I could teach people the Take Stock: Brian Conrad With Edward service this summer. laws,” Campbell said. The program was started He also realized that by Joe Campbell, a retired there weren’t many pro- Jones Provides Sound Financial Advice police sergeant. Among grams available in the area. his many roles, Campbell “There was a driving By Zach Sparks to take a trip to Alaska served as a traffic cop school in Severna Park at that they never took. For and an instructor at the the time, but it was the only efore he joined some people, it’s leaving police academy, teaching one in town and it was very Edward Jones as a a legacy for grandkids or emergency driving and busy, so I had to send my Bfinancial adviser great-grandkids or what- traffic law. son to Pasadena, and the in 2002, Brian Conrad ever is down the road. He was inspired to retire next closest one was in An- served as a military And we have the ability early from police work and napolis at the time,” Camp- policeman for the U.S. to do all that stuff, so it’s become a driving instruc- bell said. “So it was kind of Army, as a state trooper wonderful.” tor when his son start- an underserved market.” for the state of Washing- The process is simple. ed driving. Starting a new driver’s ton, and as K9 search and Conrad meets prospective “When my son was get- education program wasn’t rescue handler. clients to plan a personal ting ready to get his license, easy. “Getting started was What do all those strategy in tune with I was a police officer at the a difficult process because I careers have in common? their goals. He then fol- time and I was well into my was the new guy in town,” Each job allowed Conrad Nicci DeAngelo, Brian Conrad and Jenny Voelker give lows up with each client career,” Campbell said. “I Campbell said. “I was to help other people, and personalized advice to clients who come to their Edward every four to six weeks sent him to what I thought breaking into a field that that’s what he has enjoyed Jones branch in Severna Park. — by phone call, newslet- was a good driving school was kind of controlled by most about being a finan- ter or quarterly review and he learned absolute- the industry, and if you cial adviser since 1996, part of this is seeing the they are trying to accom- — to ensure the client ly nothing.” weren’t part of the indus- with 17 of those years at clients reach their goals,” plish. Some people want is still on track to meet Campbell thought he try already, it was hard to Edward Jones. Conrad said. “Everybody to buy a house in five those goals. could use his background as break into.” “The most rewarding has something different years. Some people want »»Continued on A13 a cop to help new drivers. »»Continued on A13 Severna Park voice August 14, 2019 A13

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Photo by Dylan Roche Photo by Dylan Roche Photo by Dylan Roche Owners Artie Hendricks and Rob Calhan of Landmark Roofing The team of doctors behind Waypoint Wellness Center got At a recent ribbon cutting with the Greater Severna Park were assisted by a group of youngsters in cutting the ribbon to assistance from a group of youth in cutting the ribbon on and Arnold Chamber of Commerce, owner Carl Neimeyer of mark their fourth year in business during a recent celebration their newly opened Severna Park location during a ceremony Bernward Construction and Mechanical Services did the held in conjunction with the Greater Severna Park and Arnold held with the Greater Severna Park and Arnold Chamber of honors to mark his business’ third anniversary. Bernward Chamber of Commerce. Landmark Roofing is located at 540 Commerce. Waypoint Wellness Center is located at 877 Construction and Mechanical Services is located at 836 Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Suite 3, in Severna Park. Baltimore-Annapolis Boulevard, Suite 202, in Severna Park. Ritchie Highway, Suite 1, in Severna Park. Take Stock: Brian Conrad Provides Sound Financial Advice Learn To Drive Turns 25 »»Continued from A12 it’s always the client’s participate in their crash appointments two weeks »»Continued from A12 driving school and this kid “When a client comes money. We are going to or you can keep driving to in advance. Since classes started in that’s in my class now is in for an annual review, do what the client asks us your long-term destina- “It doesn’t take a whole August 1994, the program telling the other one things we might introduce an to do, but they hire us for tion of Chicago aka retire- bunch of money to get has had to adapt to many that they never learned and annuity, we might intro- that impartial advice, so ment. The media would like started,” Conrad said. “We challenges, including com- correcting the parents for duce insurance, we might we are going to give them everyone to think, OK, the can do an IRA (individual petition from other driv- things that they’re doing introduce a stock or bond that information from an market went down, that retirement account) for as ing schools. wrong,” Campbell said. or mutual fund — it could unemotional perspective.” affects absolutely everybody little as $5,000 to actually “We’ve seen competitors In recent years, Campbell be anything — but I really Conrad keeps clients and you’re participating in open the account and be come and go,” Campbell has seen the kids of former have no dog in the hunt calm by reminding them this, and the reality is, this up and running. We can said. “We had one guy that students taking classes at to point me in the direc- that every downturn is isn’t your exit. Your exit is do individual investments. said that he was going to his program. tion of which thing I want usually followed by a four- another 5,000 miles down Most mutual fund compa- put me out of business and Summer has been busy to sell,” Conrad said. “It’s year upturn. He also tries the road.” nies want either $1,000 or now he’s out of business for Campbell but he might whatever solves the cli- to get clients to adopt a A ways down the road $1,500 to get started, but and I’m still here.” celebrate the milestone ent’s problem.” long-term vision instead of from his office in Severna once you put that initial Campbell’s favorite part later in the year. His ideas Sometimes his job is reacting to ups and downs Park, Conrad is active in amount in, you can save as about being a driving in- include a car show or, he providing objective advice in the markets. the community as vice little as $25 a month or not structor is the impact that said, “maybe have some when clients hear embel- “You’re driving from here president of the Pasadena at all and just occasionally he has on the kids. special day at the shop- lished reports of tariffs or to Chicago, you’re on the Business Association, and drop in birthday and holi- “I get compliments all the ping center where we have trade wars. Edward Jones turnpike through Pennsyl- he volunteered seven times day money if that’s what time from parents that their a cookout and bring back also has another safeguard vania and you see flashing for AngelRide in Connecti- you want to do.” one kid went to a different former students.” to prevent people from lights,” Conrad said, using cut, an event that raised making impulsive deci- an analogy. “You see flares money that brought camps sions when they watch the and eventually you will to kids in hospitals. news or hear bad sound- come across two or three For more information bites about the economy: It cars on the side of the about investment op- has no online trading. road. People are exchang- portunities, schedule an “Edward Jones has ing information, a trooper appointment by calling inserted the adviser as a is there, and these people 410-544-8970 or visit circuit breaker, if you will, have just participated, truly, www.edwardjones.com/ By Tara Frame, Esq. in between the client and in a crash. But you have a brian-conrad. Located at a decision to maybe sell,” choice: you can either crank 479 Jumpers Hole Road, For over 65 years, we have been serving the needs of the families in our communi- Conrad said. “Now, at the your car to the right and Suite 202, in Severna Park, ty. We work with families and seniors on a daily basis to help prepare for important end of the conversation, drive into their car and also the branch tends to book decisions and life events. Below is a list of some of the Apps we found most helpful in making your lives, and the seniors you love, easier and more enjoyable.

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It was a successful first season of select softball for the newly formed 14U Green Hornets, The Green Hornets third-grade select boys lacrosse players were undefeated champs of the who comprised players from multiple Anne Arundel County schools and finished in the top Anne Arundel County Clinic U9 A Division and finished with a 17-5 overall record. five of their biggest tournament of the summer. By Colin Murphy Island to finish atop the its regular season with a By Colin Murphy Mill and Severna Park Madison Sayre, Miranda [email protected] Anne Arundel County U9 run to the championship [email protected] feeder systems, went Dameron, Ryleigh Clinic A Division. at the Lax Splash Aloha 19-17 overall against top Smith and Sydney ummer is a time for Coached by Ryan Tournament in Baltimore t was a successful teams from Maryland, Wiseman formed with rest and reflection, Miller, Andy Snow, on June 1 and 2. Severna first season for a local Delaware, Virginia and the goal of providing Sand the Green Hornets Randy Hoffmaster, Jim Park won three of its Igroup of select softball Pennsylvania. girls in or entering high third-grade select lacrosse Lighthizer and Dave four games to make the neophytes. The team of Abby school with a higher level team has been able to enjoy McGuinness, the team final. Two weeks later, The Green Hornets 14U Fontz, Alexa Jimeno, of competition and the the season by looking back also performed well in the team went 4-1 at select softball team, which Ally Weaver, Christina opportunity to improve as on a league championship. the competitive Howard the Hogan Lax Summer comprised first-year select Ballagh, Elisabeth serious softball players. Severna Park went 6-0 County League, going Exposure tournament in players from the North Krupinsky, Jordan “Our team was with wins over Arden, 4-3 overall. Davidsonville to finish County, Broadneck, Old Bodziak, Lily Gleisner, »»Continued on B4 South River and Kent The team punctuated 17-5 overall. B2 August 14, 2019 Severna Park voice GH Pirates Are 12U Champs Green Hornets Rugby Shines At States »»Continued from B1 Gibson, Kieran Gibson, conditioning and sharpness. grounder by Alverdian to victories to set up a rematch Henry Hines, Noah Mack, “These kids are beyond stake the Pirates to a 1-0 with Lutherville-Timonium Tighe O’Brien, Jackson fit,” said O’Kane. “I had one lead. Kokoski pitched two in the final, which Severna Rausch and Elliott Wells girl who is like a superstar shutout innings and snared Park won, 24-15. also did not lose a game all in lacrosse, and the first a line drive come-backer that U11 coach Brendan Nagle, season long, and the U7’s couple of weeks, she had just resulted in a double play to who coached the team with fortified the U9 roster to finished lacrosse season, and preserve the Pirates’ lead. ThomasM ason, said the help the Green Hornets to a she was gasping for air. She Medile, Fraley, Sudano and Green Hornets excelled 4-0 championship run in the was like, ‘I thought I was in Talbot contributed hitting throughout the season, Festival Division. shape!’ The kind of condition and base running to plate dropping only two games Green Hornets Rugby these kids are in at the end of four runs in the fifth inning. all summer and surging commissioner Ryan O’Kane the season, it’s amazing how Talbot closed the game and into the tournament before said the progress of the U7’s far they transform over those induced two groundouts coming away with the state and U9’s over the course of two months. They’re running before striking out the championship trophy. the season was dramatic, hard and fast, playing full- final batter to finalize “Every year they’ve been a credit to the kids and speed for an hour and half, The Pirates shut out the Orioles 5-0 for the Majors crown. the outcome. learning,” said Nagle. “They their coaches. two hours in the summer Coached by Richard took a lot of new rules this “Teaching that age group heat, and it’s a lot of running The Pirates became Andrew Webster, Jackson Kokoski, Analisa Webster, year and learned them is difficult, but [coaches] in rugby sevens, far more Green Hornets baseball Eaton, Connor Woodward, Chris Kokoski and Sam quickly. We had a lot of new Kevin Gibson, James running than lacrosse or 12U champions with a 5-0 Gavin Fraley, Josiah Dial Medile, the Pirates finished players come in this year as Mastrodomenico and Fitz football.” win over the Orioles in the and Jack Golden received 11-3 on the season. well. Next year, most of this Curran, what they did with In addition to praising Majors championship game. strong pitching, solid “This season, like in championship team will be the U7’s and U9’s, the other the efforts of Green Hornets The team ofAiden defense and timely offense years past, was about ‘play promoting to the U13 level, teams around the league President Josh Banks and Holly, Andrew Kokoski, to come away victorious hard but most importantly so this year was a good year didn’t know how to scrum, the GSPAAA for having Stephen Nunn, Dominic over the O’s. we are here to have fun,’” to win it with them. Great didn’t know how to do line- the fields and facility Medile, Nick Lose, Medile started and said coach Kokoski. “The bunch of kids, enjoy the outs, they don’t do drop-kicks in tip-top shape to host Harrison Sudano, Cooper delivered three shutout smiles were evidenced all sport, they’ve really enjoyed — our U7’s are doing these the championship event, Alverdian, Brady Talbot, innings. Eaton scored on a season long.” the game and being together things. If these kids stick O’Kane said the support as a group.” with it, this program is going of volunteers, coaches and The U9 Green Hornets to get stronger and better. parents continues to provide — Callum Aird, Abi These coaches just have done the kids with a wonderful Super Gators Rep At 8U Almodovar-Vives, Rodney a great job.” experience each summer Anderson, Mikey Bodine, The Green Hornets playing Green Hornets Rugby. Cade Cobb, Jayden Cobbs, U13’s — Finn Ackerman, Though summer rugby is Softball All-Star Tournament Lila Couslin, Elly Davis, Bennan Aird, Brayden played as two-hand touch, The Green Hornets 8U McKayla Dewald, Heath Albrecht, Alejandro players benefitted this season All-Star softball team, Gardner, Will Gibson, Almodovar-Vives, Evan from a clinic to learn proper self-dubbed the Super Oliver Hines, Madeline Campbell, Luke Cobb, Ryan tackling form with the goal Gators, went 4-1 and Holquist, Isabelle Lynn, Crowley, Zoey Evora, Gabbi of introducing spring tackle finished in third place at Ava Mastrodomenico, Jurado, Sawyer Knapp, rugby for middle schoolers the 8U Central Maryland MJ Matthews, Thomas Chase Martin, Anna and preparing the kids for All-Star Championship Matthews, Mason Rose, Mastrodomenico, Sahara high school rugby. weekend in late June. Kyle Schuller and Stuart Morano, Josh O’Donnell, “We’ve got volunteers, The team of Natalie Werner — likewise produced Riordan O’Kane, Ryan coaches, kids and parents Wolf, Abby Lawson, a stellar season, going O’Kane, Payton Ralston, who want to [have the Jodi Deaton, Natalie undefeated all summer. With Caleb Rassofsky, Avery opportunity to play tackle Lawson, McKenna several families on summer Rose, Lily Schurr, Lincoln rugby],” O’Kane said. The Bary, Sophie Terra, vacation at the time of the Scott, Michael Stone, aforementioned coaches as Alexis Beil, Sydney Beil, Maryland Youth Rugby Jake Towner and Kelley well as Matt Ramirez and Ryleigh Ridpath, Abby Festival, the U9’s joined forces Utz — were the top U13 Sean Martin have filled out Trust, Addy Carlson with many of the U7’s for the team in the state throughout the program with devoted and Allie Moran defeated semifinals, but they came finish third. The team was tournament, as the U7 Green the regular season. Severna and knowledgeable coaches. GORC and Lake Shore in back to defeat GORC and coached by Phil Wolf, Hornets group of Henry Park suffered an upset loss “The whole progression is to pool play before falling Lake Shore again on Day Matthew Trust and Bailey, Landin Dewald, to Ellicott City in the festival take them to tackle rugby by to Havenwood in the 2 of the tournament to Andrew Carlson. Brigid Endres, Charlotte and ended up finishing in high school, so we’re starting second in pool play of the U13 to take it there. We want to Championship Division. grow the program.” Commissioner O’Kane said Above all, O’Kane said the the 80 kids who played Green kids are enjoying the ride Hornets Rugby this summer rugby affords them and he — practicing on Tuesday sees many of them remaining and Thursday evenings and lifelong ruggers. playing weekend games — “The big thing is I’m proud further strengthened the of the kids,” O’Kane said. growing program and enjoyed “The kids have done so well the myriad benefits of playing and love the sport, and they the sport. Many of them are want to continue growing fall sports athletes who will with it. The entry level is 5 enter their football, soccer years old for us, and it’s a and field hockey seasons sport that these kids can play this August with superior their whole lives.”

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Like me on Facebook Severna Park voice August 14, 2019 B3 12U Hornets Excel In Cooperstown SP 15U Navy Baseball Wins Co-Op »»Continued from B1 Frederick in June. playing together. comprising Nick In July, the Green “We have been looking By Colin Murphy Nobleza, Riley Hornets took part in one forward to Cooperstown [email protected] Handwerger, Lawson of the country’s great since our 8U season, and Fenn, Benji Beisler, baseball traditions and the actual experience far The Severna Park Navy Andrew Kummer, Nick traveled to Cooperstown exceeded our expectations 15U baseball team came away Hulme, Cade Schuetter, along with 12U teams from as coaches,” said Hartman. as champions of the Anne Ryder Halloran, all over the country for a “The boys created Arundel County Baseball Jayden Dennis, mega-tournament of 104 memories and bonds, both Cooperative League Pony Charlie Hartman, teams. The tournament on and off the field, that Division following a three- Tavion Griffin and is a rite-of-passage for will last a lifetime.” game win streak in the Jacob Williams, began 12U baseball players, who Hartman said the playoffs and a 15-4 win over stacking up victories transition to full-sized extended support network Broadneck in the postseason from the spring’s first diamonds as 13-year- for the players and the championship. pitch. The Green Hornets olds and play their final surrounding Severna The team ofAaron went 5-0 to win the 12U ball at the hallowed Park community played Bramble, Kiefer Chandler, Ripken Opening Day ground of the Baseball a role in its success and John Choi, Eric Chu, Jasur The Severna Park Navy 15U baseball team got hot for the Tournament in Aberdeen Hall of Fame. memorable summer. Cosby, Ryan Crowley, playoffs of the Anne Arundel County Baseball Cooperative in the final weekend of The Green Hornets “I want to thank the Jonathan Heward, League, winning three straight games, including a 15-4 March, beating the OC represented Severna Park assistant coaches who Tucker Legnon, Matthew victory over Broadneck in the tournament championship. Raptors of New York proudly in their trek to devoted countless hours Marshiano, Christopher by a final score of 16-7 Cooperstown, going 7-3 to the boys throughout Nunn, Ezra Payne, Kaden tie against Lake Shore (13- In the playoffs they reeled in the tournament’s while playing against the the year so that they Spiegl, Luke Whitlock and 1-1 record) and a 5-4 loss to off three straight wins, championship game. sixth-, eighth-, ninth-, could grow and develop Julian Zelaya went 4-6-1 Severna Park Green (11-1-1 culminating with a sterling Playing their regular 21st-, 25th and 30th-seeded as baseball players in regular-season play but record), learning they could pitching performance season in the Chesapeake teams in the 104-team and young men,” said gained confidence in an 8-8 compete with the top teams. by Nunn and a strong Regional Amateur Baseball field. As a team, the Green Hartman. “We are also defensive game in the 15-4 League, known as the Hornets hit 27 home runs very fortunate to have championship victory at CRAB League and widely at the tournament and a great group of parents Broadneck Park. considered the region’s scored 123 runs in 10 that continuously API 12U Blue Goes “I was super proud of the most competitive league games against teams from supported the team team in a million ways,” at the 12U level, the Green Florida, Georgia, Ohio, and coaching staff. Unbeaten In Cooperstown said head coach Albert Hornets produced a solid Michigan, Utah, Virginia Lastly, I want to thank Whitlock, who coached the 12-11 record. and Maryland. our local sponsors who team with assistant coaches Throughout the Severna Park won three played a big role in our Jim Marshiano, Kerry season, the team was led elimination games on July fundraising efforts that Cosby and Paul Heward. offensively by Schuetter 10 by a combined score of helped send the boys to “Just seeing them progress (.540 average, 22 home 41-10 to advance to the Cooperstown. throughout the season and runs, 68 RBIs) and round of 16 out of 104 Hartman said the team’s really starting to do what Handwerger (.423 average, teams; the team became success on the field was the coaches were instructing 79 runs, 43 stolen bases) the first Green Hornets the perfect ending to them to do was great to see. and received excellent team to get to the round their time as little league Sometimes it was them doing pitching from Hulme of 16 at Cooperstown since baseball players. the right thing on the field (54 innings pitched, 53 the 2013 squad. “For them to play at and sometimes it was kids strikeouts, 3.44 ERA) and The team is coached such a high level and have who were sitting out that Kummer (52.2 innings by head coach Chad so much success up there The API 12U Blue select baseball team had an inning talking it up from the pitched, 30 strikeouts, Hartman and assistant was really just icing on the outstanding 2019 summer season, going 33-11 overall dugout. It seemed like the 4.57 ERA). coaches James Williams, cake,” he said. “Each player and winning two regional tournaments. The API 12U’s excitement level in each kid The Green Hornets went Scott Handwerger, had a moment/moments were champions of the Sports at the Beach Colossal Clash just kept rising all season. I a combined 11-2 in three Michael Kummer and up in Cooperstown that led in Delaware and the Chesapeake Baseball Association think part of it was they were Ripken Tournaments Anthony Dennis. to us winning a baseball Father’s Day Tournament. API traveled to Cooperstown, getting more and more used (Opening Day, Memorial Hartman said the game, whether it be at New York, in July for the prestigious Cooperstown to each other, more used to Day Classic and Turn trip to Cooperstown the plate, on the mound Dreams Park Tournament and played exceptionally well, the coaches, and I think they Two) in Aberdeen and was something the boys or defensively. It was going undefeated (6-0) against top teams from all over could all tell that we had a were runners-up in the had anticipated eagerly truly a team effort the the country. API finished eighth in the 104-team field. pretty talented team that Armed Forces Classic in as they’ve grown up entire week.” could do well in the playoffs.”

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The team of varsity coach] Meredith the United States defeated the MetroGirls McAlister and the Green Specialty Sports 15-7 in the final game of the Hornets organization, Association C Division trip, with Moore recording who wanted to give State Championship four goals and two assists girls the opportunity tournament in and Lavorini scoring three to play softball at a Laurel in July. goals and adding an assist. more advanced level,” Coach Jimeno said the Dupcak had two goals said head coach Greg season was a positive and dominated in the Jimeno, who coached step by a group that draw circle. the team with assistant showed a great approach Indian Creek’s Bunker coaches Butch Fontz, to the game. received the prestigious Brittany Hammack and “I could not have asked Lyn Jones Award, voted Keith Gleisner. “Playing for a better group of kids on by the host MetroGirls, select softball was an who were fun to be around The Anne Arundel County U15 girls lacrosse team that toured England this summer was for the athlete who best adjustment for the team, and who supported each made up of student-athletes from Severna Park, Broadneck, Indian Creek, Spalding, displays the “Friendship but they worked hard, other through the ups and Northeast, Chesapeake, Old Mill, South River, Annapolis and Garrison Forest. Through Lacrosse” ideals put in a lot of time and downs of a season,” said of the Tour. effort, and, as a result, Jimeno. “I was very happy For the 24th consecutive The local contingent The U15 Anne Arundel Next summer the became much better to see them have so much year the Anne Arundel represented strongly County team included Stockport MetroGirls softball players.” success on the field as the Crosse Over Tour sent a against many of the best Severna Park’s Morgan will make the trans- A notable season progressed.” team of Anne Arundel teams in the Cheshire Scott and Macey Scott; Atlantic trip to stay with County-based girls region of Northern Broadneck’s Samantha host families in Anne lacrosse players to England England, going 6-0 overall, Lavorini, Mary Moore Arundel County and for a two-week tour of including a 15-7 win and Alexis Dupcak; play against local teams GH Lads Win Soccer Title the country and a slate of against the host Stockport Spalding’s Lucy Beardmore while experiencing the »»Continued from B1 Dedication Award. lacrosse games. MetroGirls Lacrosse Club. and Annika Standish; United States. in the sixth week of the The Lads will play the season when Severna Park upcoming fall season in faced Broadneck and both the even more competitive teams entered the match Central Maryland Short- SPY Hosts 28th Annual County Swim Meet undefeated at 5-0, the Sided League. By Camryn Levin — and they never get to swim center, where vendors sold Tyler Moran, who swims driver’s seat for the league Coach Grow believes the Student Intern against each other,” said Chick-fil-A sandwiches for Severn River Swim Club. title at stake. precocious team-centric Crystee Ballard, the head and snoballs. “It definitely makes it more Severna Park went down character the Green Thirteen teams comprising coach of SPY and organizer “I like the county meet competitive than any of the to Broadneck 1-0, but the Hornets displayed in the 300 athletes ages 6 to 18 of the meet. “That was the more because at the county dual meets.” Lads roared back for an spring will continue to convened for the Anne original thought behind it: to meet, you swim against At the meet, Moran broke emphatic 5-1 victory against serve them well this fall Arundel County Swim Meet bring everyone together.” multiple teams, while a a team record and also helped the rivals they will continue and beyond. from July 9-10. Hosted by SPY All around the pool were regular meet, you swim coach some of the younger to compete against in the “They all adopted that Swimming, the competition groups of kids laughing and against one team,” said kids on the second day of years to come. team mentality,” said Grow. was held at the Severna Park having fun regardless of the 12-year-old Addy Smith, who the event. Gardner was named “There was no question on Community Center. names on their swim caps. swims for Evergreen. Read an unabridged version the team’s Most Valuable the field as to what their “All these kids in the And it wasn’t just around “The county meet is more of this article with photos Player, while Wintermyer roles and responsibilities county swim in different the pool; tailgates for each fun because I get to compete and additional results online earned the title of Most were. They really just got it. leagues — the Gassel league, team could be seen outside against my friends from at www.severnaparkvoice. 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Her reply for concern for an Maddie to her pedia- state championship team, March 9, more than 30 to the second question athletic track and trician, twice raced Abby Becker always had challengers convened at focused on a former fan soccer star. Seven- to a local hospital her eye on the ball. When Camden Yards for ball favorite in Baltimore who teen-year-old Madi- emergency room, she saw her chance to boy and ball girl tryouts. made his first All-Star son Davis’ weekend and always heard work for the Baltimore Team officials sought game as an Atlanta Brave in April 2017 started the same thing: Orioles as a ball girl dur- candidates who were out- last season. with a Saturday “it’s a virus.” ing the 2019 season, she going and athletic, two “Nick Markakis is my morning track meet By May 23, 2017, had no trouble keeping traits Becker got to show favorite player because where she suffered Maddie had not been her eye on her new target. off as she fielded ground when I played softball, severe sunburn. The well enough to attend “For my dad and I, it balls and answered two I was never the best or next day, she played school for an entire was a dream for a while, questions on camera: the loudest,” Becker said. in a soccer tourna- month. “I forced her but you have to be 18,” why do you want to be an »»Continued on B8 ment and was twice to get out of bed and kicked in the shin, go back to school, leaving a mark that telling her, ‘They say Photo courtesy developed into a huge it’s just a virus and of Joe Becker bruise on her lower the only way you can As a ball girl for the leg. Surely neither get stronger is to Baltimore Orioles, Abby the sunburn nor the push through,’” said Becker retrieves foul balls, bruise would slow Photo by Judy Tacyn Christine. By 9:30am, runs scripts with the down the Archbishop Madison Davis has juvenile myositis, a rare the Spalding school MASN crew before Spalding junior and autoimmune disease affecting just two to nurse called to say broadcasts, helps with the Millersville resi- four U.S. children out of every million. Maddie was in the ceremonial first pitch, and dent for long. stairwell and couldn’t interacts with the crowd. “She took a few days off ters and a rash that cov- get up the steps. By the from soccer after that, ered her face and hands. A afternoon, Maddie was hoping to rest and recover. few days later, she devel- seen by her pediatrician, What it did, though, was oped flu-like symptoms had extensive bloodwork set off a chain reaction,” and started becoming and underwent an ultra- recalled Maddie’s mother, really weak.” sound of her now highly Christine Davis. “By the Maddie was so weak she swollen arm. next Saturday, she had would crawl from her bed “My husband and I were huge, painful mouth blis- to the bathroom, and any »»Continued on B10 Former Jones Elementary Principal Is Just Getting Started By Dave Topp ing is the best profes- sion ever,” she said. Pat Keffer (pictured back left below and pictured right), who has spent 30 fter 39 years in the field Now begins a new years classroom teaching and nine years as an administrator, is retiring of education, includ- chapter in her life. after enjoying the last six years as the principal at Jones Elementary. Aing the last six as the She’s already lined principal of Jones Elementary up volunteer posi- School, Pat Keffer is retiring. tions with the Anne But don’t be fooled; she’s not Arundel County slowing down anytime soon. Literacy Council “I think most of the people and the Blue Rib- that know me know that I’m bon Project, which not done,” Keffer said. “It’s provides support time for [something] new.” for survivors of A graduate of Penn State, child abuse, foster Keffer has immersed her- care and child self in education, teaching sexual assault. elementary through high “Pat has a true school students over the passion for teach- course of her career. She’s ing and learning,” worked in special education, said Karen Simp- as a resource teacher for the son, who worked Gifted and Talented program, with Keffer for six and held the role of assistant years as a literacy principal prior to her most teacher at Jones. recent position at Jones. “She passed onto Keffer spent 30 years class- me to never stop learning and New Jones Elementary her passion was for kids. see that in just the couple “Every morning, I was out room teaching and nine years continue to find our passion School Principal Jim Whis- Her passion was for student times we met.” there greeting the students as an administrator. “Teach- to pass onto the children.” man shared a similar senti- learning,” said Whisman, who Keffer spoke with grati- with a ‘good morning, I’m so ment about Keffer’s devotion most recently served as as- tude and admiration as she glad you’re here,’ and having to the children. sistant principal at Southgate reflected on her time at Jones them say that back to me,” Local 9-Year-Old “On the personal level, Elementary School. “I could Elementary. »»Continued on B10 Shoots For The Stars Area Youth Participate In Mission Trips

By Laura McElwain Colquhoun everal youth from Severna Park have spent Spart of their summers in the service of others. The teens, along with adult advisers from Severna Park churches, participated in mis- sion trips to different areas on the East Coast. As part of the WoodsWork outreach program, 120 youth and 40 adults from Woods Presbyterian Church trav- eled to Salem County, New Photos courtesy of Karen Oakjones-Burgess Jersey, from June 20 to 28 to A group of 30 youth and adults from St. Martin’s Episcopal Church caravanned to Lawrence participate in Habitat for Hu- County, Kentucky, to serve the Appalachia Service Project. manity projects. Eligible par- ticipants ranged from rising participating in a Habitat for nightly at two nearby Amelia Gillespie attended a Senate subcommittee meeting in sophomores in high school to Humanity project, and he Knowing we could churches where they ended July, when she met Eugene Kranz, a former NASA flight recent graduates. Volunteers described the heartwarming “ the day with evening pro- director who led the Apollo 11 and 13 missions. built three ranch-style homes feeling he had when meet- help these families grams that included music next to each other for local ing the recipients of the new start over in a and faith building. By Ava Stanski 9-year-old Amelia Gillespie families in need. Habitat for homes. During this year’s A group of 30 youth and Student Intern of Arnold, however, these Humanity built the founda- trip, Kent met a baby from good environment adults from St. Martin’s Epis- aspirations are more than tions, and the WoodsWork a family whose home the is rewarding.” copal Church caravanned to sk a room of children just a far-off fantasy. group built the wood fram- volunteers helped to build. Lawrence County, Kentucky, —— Aaron Kent what they want to After going to Space ing and installed doors “He just got a home,” Kent SPHS Class of 2019 to participate in an Appa- Abe when they grow Camp at the U.S. Space and and windows. said with a glint in his eyes. lachia Service Project from up and you’ll likely get a Rocket Center in Huntsville, Aaron Kent, a recent “Knowing we could help were housed in the gymna- June 23 to 29. The Appalachia variety of answers. Doctor, Alabama, in February, Ame- Severna Park High School these families start over sium of a local high school, Service Project is a nonprofit actor, president or even a lia’s already-present interest graduate, was the youth in a good environment is where they had access to the organization with offices prince or princess could in the cosmos was sparked chairman for the mission rewarding.” cafeteria to prepare meals. throughout the Appalachian be popular choices. For »»Continued on B8 trip. It was his fourth year WoodsWork volunteers The group also gathered »»Continued on B11 Severna Park voice August 14, 2019 B7 “Music For The Soul” Crossing Cultures: Severna Park How A Small She would track the results using three assessment scales: Scouts Attend World Jamboree Service Project Grew the life satisfaction scale, the Into An Impressive brief anxiety and depression By Zach Sparks Ryan asked other scouts about scale, and the brief cognitive zach @pasadenavoice.com their countries and they com- Research Study assessment scale. All three pared favorite foods with kids scales were used to measure With bands, drones and from England. life satisfaction, mood and lasers, the West Virginia site “The British have this candy By Camryn Levin cognition, the main Alzheim- of the 24th World Scout Jam- bar called Maryland, but Student Intern er’s components that Negi boree was a welcome attrac- it’s not anywhere in Mary- was researching. tion to roughly 50,000 visitors land,” Ben said. In December 2016, Aarushi Changing from a service from July 22 to August 2, but Both Ben and Ryan have Negi was a Severn School project to a research project the main focus for Severna had a lifelong interest in sophomore participating brought obstacles. She had Park High students Ben Van scouting. Ben lived in Den- in a small service project at to get approval from an Brunt and Ryan Burgett, mark for three years and Italy Sunrise of Severna Park’s institutional review board, along with the other guests, for two years, working his way assisted living facility. Back which would decide whether was learning about peace, from a Tiger to a soon-to-be then, she and a few volun- her project was ethically leadership and life skills. Eagle Scout. He finished his teers would head to Sunrise appropriate. After a few The World Scout Jamboree Eagle project in July, work- with donated iPods to play months, she received ap- is held in different countries ing with a team to build two music for the residents with proval from the Johns Hop- once every four years for ages benches and install a sign at Alzheimer’s. “Through this kins Medical Institutional 14 to 17, so teens have only Severna Park United Method- project, I could interact with Review Board. one chance to attend as a ist Church, and he expects these people and see how Despite the challenges of scout during their lifetimes. to have his Court of Honor their quality of life im- getting the project started, Despite attending the same ceremony in November. Ryan proves,” Negi explained. Negi finds the research high school and living in the is currently searching for a Over the course of her process gratifying and same community, Char- worthy Eagle project. high school career, her proj- eye-opening. “Residents tridge, the boys did not know While Ben enjoys fire- ect has grown immensely. began opening up more and each other until the event making and tools, Ryan loves In February 2019, she had more to me,” she said. “One was approaching. Ben is a camping. “I wanted to go out 30 to 40 volunteers join her patient, 102 years old, began member of Troop 993, which and stay in the wilderness at Sunrise every week. She bringing up past memories meets at Severna Park United for a week, which I’ve done,” has expanded in the nurs- of dancing with her broth- Methodist Church, and Ryan Ryan said. ing home to patients with ers and sisters to jazz music, is with Troop 339, based at “You could pursue wood- minor cognitive impairment which was super moving. Woods Memorial Presbyte- carving, but another person and early-onset Alzheimer’s, Also, a lot of residents would rian Church. could pursue space explora- not just patients in the de- cry of happiness during the Upon arriving at the Sum- tion,” Ben said of the vari- mentia unit. sessions.” mit Bechtel Reserve in West ous merit badges. “There is Negi’s project originally Negi is a recent graduate Virginia, it was clear the two something for everyone.” involved just community of Severn School and will at- scouts were going to meet While the World Scout service, but in her senior tend Vanderbilt University in many more new people. “The Jamboree, too, had something year, it began becoming the fall. When asked about most important skill was just for everyone, Ben and Ryan more research-based. “In the future of her project, going up to people and start- are tracking their new friends the beginning, it was more she didn’t miss a beat. “I’m ing a conversation,” Ryan said. through the app Snapchat, of a service project; me and planning on passing on the Ben added, “We definitely which has a map and identify- some volunteers would go project to my sister,” he said. had to be more open to un- ing markers for each person’s and give the residents music “But on breaks, I plan on derstanding other people’s location. Ben, a rising junior, on iPods,” she explained. continuing the research with cultures.” and Ryan, a rising sopho- “When I got to senior year, her at Sunrise.” Opening and closing Top: Chartridge neighbors Ryan Burgett (left) and Ben Van more, are also excited to stay I noticed some patterns in Negi’s sister is Ayanna ceremonies focused on global Brunt learned about peace, leadership and other cultures involved with their respec- the residents’ responses to Negi, an upcoming sopho- peace. Whitewater rafting and during the World Scout Jamboree in West Virginia from July 22 tive troops. the music.” more at Severn School who motocross were just two of to August 2. Middle: Van Brunt (middle) and Burgett (second “I plan on helping my These patterns include has been at Aarushi’s side the many activities offered in from right) got to ask other teens about their hometowns and troop more and inspir- an increase in mood and since the beginning. addition to the opportunity lifestyles. Bottom: During the Jamboree, German pretzels ing the next generation of behavior, clearer speech and She also plans on studying to compare cultures. Ben and were one of many foods Van Brunt and Burgett sampled. scouts,” Ben said. an increase in complacency neuroscience at Vanderbilt with the caregivers. and hopes to continue her These patterns encouraged research of Alzheimer’s and Negi to continue her re- dementia while in Nashville. search and answer a specific “I’m thinking about pursu- question: Does personalized ing a music and memory club music played to patients at Vanderbilt and continuing with Alzheimer’s increase my research of music and their life quality over an the brain,” she added. “I also extended period of time? hope to continue the service So, she began her research. aspect and reach out to nurs- Everyday Negi would go into ing homes in Nashville.” Sunrise of Severna Park with For more information on personalized music for each the project, visit www.severn- of the participating residents. fellow19anegi.weebly.com.

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School make her a great fit returned from his station “She’s not the boisterous for the position.” in Afghanistan to catch the type to stand up and get at- Becker retrieves foul ceremonial first pitch from tention, but she’s going to do balls, runs scripts with his father, former Marine her job well,” he said. the MASN television crew Stephen Bostick. Becker also did well before broadcasts, helps “One day, [June 28], the during her tryout. She was special guests prepare for first pitch was thrown by called back for a follow-up the ceremonial first pitch, a girl without hands,” said interview and a tour of the and pumps up the crowd for Becker, explaining how Sara warehouse at Camden Yards. the “charge” rally. tossed the ball. “For another “They asked basic ques- “I get to meet people one, a son surprised his dad. tions to make sure I knew from all over the country, He was deployed and he about baseball,” she said. so that’s my favorite part,” caught the first pitch.” “They wanted to feel out my Becker said. “I met some As for Becker’s own dad, intentions and my spirit.” people from Toronto when he is proud of her. “You Although she “felt like I the Blue Jays were in town, wish any kid could have the really had no shot,” Becker and there are some great same experience,” Joe said, was selected as one of six fans in Baltimore. One man “whether it’s playing soft- new ball girls for 2019 home has been a season ticket ball or being second chair games. The Orioles brought holder for 40 years.” for oboe.” back two ball girls for a total Becker has met former Becker is likely limited to Photos courtesy of Gene Camponeschi of eight. Two girls work Orioles like Jim Palmer and this one year as an Orioles The inaugural North Severna Park Kid Olympics went off without a hitch in late June. each home game, so Becker has spoken to a few current ball girl, but she is enjoy- Community youth participated in a series of competitive yard games as a way of gets to attend three to four players when they initiated ing every minute of the fundraising for neighborhood pool improvements. games each month. conversation. experience. “We were looking for She enjoyed the father- “I feel like softball gave candidates with softball or daughter catch on Father’s me a great experience of baseball experience who Day and watching Mike making a lot of friends and Board Of Education Approves $9.7 Million In were personable, customer Mussina hurl the first pitch having fun, so I wanted service oriented, and avail- June 30 in advance of his to spread that joy of soft- Construction Contracts For Work At 30 Schools able throughout the Orioles Hall of Fame induction on ball,” she said. The Board of Educa- cluding Oak Hill Elemen- the funding provided by tion of Anne Arundel tary in Severna Park and the county executive and County recently ap- Broadneck Elementary county council in the Local 9-Year-Old Shoots For The Stars proved more than $9.7 in Arnold. The vestibules Fiscal Year 2020 budget,” »»Continued from B6 human computer, though.” Bolden, who was the head of million in contracts for will create double entry- Superintendent George into a great passion. At the While attending Space NASA when [Barack] Obama work at 30 schools across ways designed to prevent Arlotto said. “That fund- Senate aviation and space Camp, Amelia experienced was president.” the county. visitors from having a ing is being put to use subcommittee meeting on what her life would be life Space flight isn’t the only Among the contracts direct path of access to right away to create safer July 9, Amelia met some as an astronaut. “We got to reason that Amelia admires approved by the board classrooms or hallways. and more up-to-date of her heroes and let them do a simulated mission,” she NASA, however. “They do a were those to design and “We are able to tackle facilities in which our know her plans to be the explained. “I was ECOM, lot of research to help peo- construct security ves- these projects at a children can learn and first woman on Mars. which is like mission con- ple,” she explained. “There tibules at 24 schools in- quicker pace thanks to our employees can work.” “It was really cool,” trol, so my job was to make was a doctor there that had Amelia reflected. “I got to sure everything went OK. a bone condition and NASA meet Eugene Kranz and All of the exercises we did worked on technologies and Senator [Ted] Cruz and were really cool, and I think surgeries to make her life Celebrating 65 Years of Inspiring listen to them talk about being an astronaut would easier. They could help so Students’ Faith, Knowledge, and Service the new Orion missions. be really fun.” While at many more people in the Let us count your child among generations of successful graduates They want to get people on camp, she also experienced future, like people that have Mars by 2024.” a multi axis trainer, where celiac disease, like me.” Kranz is a former NASA an astronaut is strapped in Celiac disease could pre- flight director most famous and spun to simulate the vent Amelia from going into for his oversight of the Apol- disorientation of a tumble space, but she hopes that lo 11 moon landing and the spin in space. “I didn’t get NASA finds a cure. To pur- Apollo 13 mission, and Cruz dizzy, though,” Amelia as- sue her dream of reaching chairs the Senate aviation sured. “Because the center space, Amelia plans to major and space subcommittee. of gravity stays the same, in aerospace engineering. “I Amelia also met Dr. you don’t get dizzy.” also want to be a paleontol- Christine Darden, one of Amelia has not only ogist,” she added, “because I the first African-American learned about many astro- like dinosaurs, but also be- women to work for NASA. nauts but also met many cause NASA would be trying “It was really cool because of them. “I got to meet Ken to find things like fossilized she likes math, like me,” Reightler, Don Thomas, Mi- flowers to prove that there Amelia said. “She doesn’t chael Collins and even Buzz was life there, so I think like it when people call her a Aldrin. I also met Charles that would be useful.”

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Given Broadneck the next two years School, Severn River Junior teaching position as an adjunct Representative management, business, the diversity of our parents on the executive panel of the High, and then Severna Park physics faculty member at the Q: Why did you think you customer engagement and and students across the county, 30-member Citizen Advisory High School. I was part of a United States Naval Academy. would be an ideal candidate cybersecurity provide a representation on a myriad Committee. The panel has very small contingent of stu- While teaching at USNA, I for the CAC? foundation and framework of issues of interest to them two members from each high dents required to awkwardly interacted with midshipmen A: As an that can easily support and is key; each concern or query school cluster — one repre- navigate this middle/junior who had attended schools all Anne Arundel tackle a variety of challenges must be given careful consider- senting elementary schools high to high school path in over the country. I saw first- County resi- in many areas concerning our ation and analysis as part of a and one representing second- the late ‘80s/early ‘90s, before hand how AACPS graduates dent for many citizens, our children, their holistic and fair decision for all. ary schools — and several had ex- measured up against gradu- years, and a future, and educational goals Q: Do you have kids in at-large members who work panded to include ninth grade. ates from Alaska, Florida, and parent of an and objectives. I am hardwork- the Severna Park cluster? If together to advise the Board of After graduate school, even Guam. elementary ing, well-organized, dedicated, so, how many? Education on issues affecting but before my husband and Q: What educational school child, dependable, committed, and A: Yes, one daughter enter- the school system. I started a family, I taught issues are you eager Donna I would be an ready to devote my time and ing fifth grade at Oak Hill We asked the incoming CAC science for Anne Arundel to explore? Day ideal candidate energy to making sure our Elementary School. members from this area about County Public Schools at A: While I don’t have a to help pave the county schools and educa- their backgrounds and goals. Southern High School. I had specific agenda planned as way for her and other students tional programs are the best Chris Buchleitner will the pleasure of teaching both I begin this appointment, I through advisory, discussion they can be. serve as a secondary repre- Michelle Comer general and honors chemistry always have my children’s and communication across our sentative for the Broadneck Severna Park as well as co-teaching, with education in mind. The county leaders, executives and Q: What goals do you have cluster. “I am an Anne Arundel Elementary a special education teacher, Individuals with Disabilities scholars. My experience as a as a CAC member? County citizen and have a stu- Representative several sections of Matter & Education Act (IDEA) is a law federal government employee, A: The primary reason for dent in one of our local schools, Q: Why did you think you Energy. This work exposed me that makes available a free manager and leader for over 35 volunteering for the Citizen so naturally I’m interested would be an ideal candidate to a wide range of students, all appropriate public education years, and a university profes- Advisory Committee (CAC) participating in school im- for the CAC? with different learning styles, to eligible children with dis- sor for the last four years, has Executive Panel is that I have a provement ideas,” Buchleitner A: I feel I abilities, strengths and weak- abilities throughout the nation armed me with the knowledge, passion for all issues impacting said. “I was a former teacher am an ideal nesses. It also gave me a real and ensures special education skills and abilities to com- educational policy, activities and principal and am currently candidate for understanding of a teacher’s and related services to those municate, mentor, coach and and programs in this county. an assistant superintendent the Citizens responsibilities, requirements children (sites.ed.gov/idea/ strategize effectively. Being able to respond on behalf of school operations in the Advisory and workload. about-idea). Because of IDEA, Exchanging information, of the citizens as well as service Archdiocese of Washington Committee I am a parent of children my sons are in a mainstream opening lines of communica- the board with requests sur- Catholic schools.” executive com- who attend an Anne Arundel classroom and are given the mittee because County public school. My appropriate accommodations Michele I have been twin sons were identified to allow them to be as success- Comer involved with as developmentally delayed ful as possible. This process Anne Arundel at age 3. 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She “Based on the bloodwork York College of Pennsyl- an experimental treat- to medical professionals During Keffer’s tenure at was truly invested in all of the done earlier in the day, she vania. After two years of ment she could administer and parents, and support Jones, the school successfully children and their experiences was quickly admitted to regular treatments, she herself at school. She now for children. participated in numerous fun- at Jones and will be missed.” the pediatric ward, where a tries to remain positive receives immunoglobulin “Not all illnesses are draisers, including Harvest While each of those team immediately worked and live life to the fullest, (other people’s plasma) noticeable,” Maddie said. for the Hungry and Pennies memories holds a special to protect her organs.” even if her life isn’t what subcutaneously weekly. “I’ve learned it’s important for Patients. significance to Keffer and the Christine said doctors she planned. Maddie had to learn how to be compassionate and “Every year, we’ve been rest of the Jones Elementary had an idea what was “Getting diagnosed at to place the small needles empathetic in all circum- one of the top schools, of the community, it’s a different set wrong based certain indi- 17 allowed me to grow up in her thighs where the stances. You truly do not small schools, for donations,” of moments that she trea- cators in Maddie’s blood- and mature exceptionally immunoglobulin goes into know what is going on in Keffer said. “Getting kids to sures most. work, but it would require quick,” Maddie said. “I fatty tissue via a pump. someone’s life.” see the importance of helping “It was more the day-to-day surgery to obtain a muscle faced more mental prob- The constant stream of It’s simple things like others and being kind has joys of being with the kids and biopsy to confirm, a full lems than physical ones the immunoglobulin in smiling at strangers or been a big focus.” being with the teachers,” she body MRI, and a muscle within the past two years her system has been suc- holding that door for the During Keffer’s time as said. “It’s the moments that electroencephalogram when my life got turned cessful in helping Maddie person behind you that principal, Jones raised funds you create with the kids: leav- (EEG test). The diagnosis upside down.” gain back muscle strength can truly make a differ- to build a new playground, cel- ing little sticky notes on their was swift and crushing. The former member of while producing normal ence in someone’s day. It ebrated its 60th anniversary desk when they’ve answered Juvenile myositis (JM) is the Annapolis division of bloodwork. creates a chain reaction and became a Wellness School a question well when I’m a rare autoimmune disease Naval Sea Cadet Corps was “As long as her labs of positivity, especially of Distinction. in there.” affecting just two to four a top athlete and preparing remain stable, IVIG will be since you never know who Eloise Patton, PTA presi- At an end-of-the-year children in a million annu- to apply for admission into her only means of treat- might need that little dent at Jones for the last two ceremony, staff and students ally in the United States. the United States Coast ment for the foreseeable extra push in someone’s years, said Keffer’s sup- presented Keffer with a large The immune systems of Guard Academy before her future,” Christine said. day,” she continued. “This port was visible in tangible multicolored picture of a children with JM attack diagnosis. “She also receives counsel- is important to remember ways, like supporting the heart that was filled with healthy tissues and cause “We were devastated ing and is now on antide- because you also never PTA with the new play- fingerprints of students and inflammation in blood that I wouldn’t be able to pressants for the mental know who just came from ground and helping to boost staff at school. The pic- vessels under the skin or go into the military any- health side of this disease. an eight-hour infusion.” PARCC scores, but also in ture read “You’ve Touched in the muscles; the inflam- more or play soccer, but I Devastating life changes, smaller ways. Our Hearts.” mation causes muscle knew that everything hap- along with side effects “She also showed her Jones Elementary has a weakness, skin rashes pens for a reason,” Maddie of the medicines, wreak How You Can Help dedication in less measurable tradition of clapping for the and extreme pain. If the said. “I quickly began to havoc on all kids with Donate plasma. There ways, attending every event fifth-graders as they walk inflammation is in other explore new options for this disease.” is a serious IVIG short- and never missing a chance to down the hallway on their parts of the body, other college. I noticed my- Maddie said, “Being age and children are cheer her students on at the last day in elementary school. systems can be affected, self becoming a lot more on steroids forced me to missing their monthly talent show or color run,” Pat- This year, Keffer joined the such as the digestive, self-aware and constantly deal with a wide range of treatments. ton said. “She was committed fifth-graders as she was ac- circulatory and respiratory finding ways to make the unpredictable emotions Donate or join Team to fostering an environment knowledged for her last day in systems. There is no cure. best out of everything.” each day. It was a really Maddie in the third an- of kindness and community elementary school. Maddie was aggressively For the first 18 months confusing and hard time, nual D.C. Walk Strong amongst the students, and “One of the greatest things treated for two weeks after her diagnosis, Mad- but dealing with it made to Cure JM event it was very important to her about teaching is opening with high-dose steroids die traveled to Johns me the person who I am to- September 21 in Gaith- that Jones was a caring and those doors for kids and and intravenous immuno- Hopkins for two days day, which is a completely ersburg. Visit www. friendly school where all of letting them see what is out globulin (IVIG) therapy. every three weeks for an different person from two curejm.org for more the kids felt welcomed and there,” Keffer said. “Now She was then transferred eight-hour IVIG infusion. years ago.” information. included. She loved sharing it’s my turn.” to the Kennedy Krieger Once she went to col- Maddie is studying edu-

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Jason LaBarge and Premier Planning www.springarborliving.com Group, or any of its affiliates, do not represent the federal government, including the SSA. August 14, 2019 Severna Park voice B12 Arts & Entertainment Carol Duncan: The Arnold Couple Brings History Alive By Maya Pottiger female role models,” Jung Woman Behind The Map said. “When I do these great oth Mary Ann Jung women in history, I do them and Tom Plott are in a very fun, interactive Bdrawn to the art of way. It gives the little girls bringing history alive. The role models. It also inspires Arnold couple met at the the older women.” Maryland Renaissance Similarly, Plott’s full- Festival when they were time job is the manager of cast as each other’s love character interpretation interest, and they have at George Washington’s now been married for more Mount Vernon. Plott than 20 years. also portrays George “We are actors. We’re not Washington’s doctor and just reenactors,” Jung said. farm manager. “We both use a fair amount Plott’s fascination with of improv in what we do be- history goes back to his cause that’s what we learned childhood. Growing up at the Renaissance Festival. with dyslexia, Plott hated Play with your audience. Let reading, and often felt that them have input. Roll with words on a page clouded the whatever they give you.” personality and actions of Jung and Plott are long- historic figures. time veterans of Renn Fest. “History becomes visual Jung is entering her 40th in TV and movies, but it ac- season, and Plott is enter- tually comes alive in person ing his 33rd. at the Renaissance Festi- Over the years, the two val,” Plott said. “When you have served in a variety can see that personality and Carol Duncan, a Shipley’s Choice resident, has painted of roles in the festival and Mary Ann Jung is the director of the Royal Court and of actually witness the action, landscapes all over the world. worked their way up in the Shakespearian language and history for the Maryland it makes it a lot different.” ranks. Now, Jung is the Renaissance Festival. Tom Plott is the performance director This year, the Maryland By Maya Pottiger it had been around since Royal Court director and and the director of the fight corps. Renaissance Festival opens the 1400s when people the director of Shakespear- for the season on August 24 ost people living could climb to the top of ian language and history. Some of the women and hundreds of men to and runs through October in Severna Park cathedrals and look down Plott is the performance Jung portrays are Amelia fight off the English con- 20. Mount Vernon is open Mhave seen the at the layout of the roads. director and the director of Earhart, Clara Barton and quest of Ireland. year-round, and Jung has Bird’s-Eye View of Severna When she first started the fight corps. Captain Grace O’Malley, the “The fact is, a lot of peo- all upcoming show dates Park painting. Carol selling the map, Duncan “Because of our many Pirate Queen of Ireland who ple, especially when I was posted to her website, www. Duncan, the artist behind would visit each person’s years of performing at the commanded a fleet of ships growing up, didn’t have any historyaliveshows.com. the map, came up with the house and customize the Renaissance Festival, the idea when she was invited map with his or her favor- way we make history fun to a Christmas show at a ite landmarks: a house, and accessible and per- friend’s house. church, school or favorite sonal is we’re entertainers,” “The Lion King” Is A Rehash With “I’d already decided this restaurant. Jung said. was one of the best places The map became a Jung, an award-winning in the world to live,” Dun- popular gift for those actress and Smithson- Only Varying Degrees Of Success can said. “What could I do moving to or from the ian scholar, turned living to honor where we are? I area. Realtors started giv- history into a full-time drew up a map.” ing it as a housewarming job through her company, Duncan became familiar present when their clients History Alive. She travels, with Bird’s-Eye View maps bought a home. The performing one-woman when living in England. Bird’s-Eye View of Severna shows that tell the sto- She researched the history Park is available at Side ries of important women of the map and found that »»Continued on B15 in history. “Mamma Mia!” Is Back By Popular Demand At Toby’s a lot of fun,” said Mark Minnick, director and choreographer. “‘Mamma Mia!’ is a wonderful story about family, and it is ac- companied by outstanding Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures music that works so well “The Lion King” brings together a lot of talent, but certain problems — such as the difficulty creating within the story. We just realistic animals that convey human emotions — hinder it from being a true masterpiece. brought out the truth of the moments. Our show By Audrey Ruppert tary. Even the unique tics and his energy, the new will bring great joy, laugh- of each animal have been Zazu feels disconnected ter and some tears.” he Lion King” captured, from a meer- from his equally talented Toby’s has been produc- immediately kat’s tendency to scratch and vivacious voice actor, ing quality musical pro- “Treminded me itself to a bird’s tendency John Oliver. This dis- ductions for more than of 2009’s “Avatar.” The to flick its tail. connect makes some of 40 years. Dinner is served latter featured a story My primary gripe with the most famous scenes, Photo courtesy of Jeri Tidwell Photography before the show. we’d heard many times “The Lion King” is that it’s including Mufasa’s death The cast for “Mamma Mia!” will feature some new faces and many “Diners will enjoy a won- before but was captivating a musical epic, which isn’t and Simba and Nala’s of the Toby’s “stars” audiences have come to love over the years. derful summertime menu, because of the ground- particularly suited for a reunion, far less emotion- and we name the items breaking animation and live-action adaptation. It’s ally impactful. When By Judy Tacyn see some new faces and after songs or characters CGI used to create an an intensely emotional the characters start to many of the “stars” they from the show,” Min- alien world. “The Lion story, and some animals’ sing, the disconnect gets ou likely already have come to love over nick said. “The audiences King” also boasts truly faces cannot convey hu- even worse. know “Mamma Mia!” the years. chuckle at the names and remarkable visuals, with man emotion well. While The cast is packed with Yas a worldwide phe- “As the director, I did my it just brings a sense of fun animals that look like the animated expressions incredible people, and I nomenon. Whether you’ve best to present the story while in the buffet line.” something out of a David of the original Zazu chan- sadly feel this talent has seen a live performance or with heart, honesty and »»Continued on B14 Attenborough documen- nelled Rowan Atkinson »»Continued on B15 the movies, or you’ve been meaning to check out the show, “Mamma Mia!” in the round at Toby’s Dinner Book Recommendations From The Public Library Theater in Columbia prom- ises to be unlike anything re you looking for illustrations are beautiful been out of her life since killers are coming back? you’ve seen before. a good beach read and it’s fun to act like a cat she was a baby. But after a Think “Hatchet” (by Gary Audiences around the Aas summer winds with your little one. car crash killed her moth- Paulsen) with murder globe love this musical for down? Perhaps you’re Gabi Gardiner, er, Jess is forced to move thrown in. (Recommended its high energy, fast-paced seeking a story to capture Broadneck Library in with him in a cabin for teens) love story, and music. It your son or daughter’s hundreds of miles from Nisa Popper, was a smash hit on Broad- interest as they enjoy “B is for Baby” everyone. From everyone, Severna Park Library way, running for more the last few weeks before by Atinuke and that is, except from the than 14 years and 6,000 school starts. Librarians illustrated by guys who “Harbor Me” performances. On film, from the Severna Park Angela Brooksbank come by Jacqueline it has grossed more than and Broadneck branches This story is illustrated to kill Woodson $615 million, (the sequel, of Anne Arundel County with bright, cheerful him and It starts when “Mamma Mia! Here We Public Library shared their color. Baby travels with torch his six kids must Go Again” grossed nearly recommendations for a big brother to Baba’s house cabin. spend time talk- $400 million) and at- range of audiences. in Bougainvillea. If you let and run wild through How ing every week tracted a superstar cast led love this book, you will the wilderness. This is can Jess – by themselves, by Meryl Streep and Cher. love “Baby Goes to Mar- a great summer read for survive with no teach- And, you don’t have to be TEENS AND ket” as well. children to get outdoors with no ers listening in. a child of the ‘70s to know KIDS BOOKS Gabi Gardiner, and explore. shelter, At first, they most of ABBA’s “Dancing Broadneck Library Gabi Gardiner, no food wonder what Queen” lyrics. “I Am a Cat” by Broadneck Library and no they have to talk The Toby’s cast for Galia Bernstein “Run Wild” by skills? “Mamma Mia!” is extraor- Simon is like all the David Covell “I Am Still Alive” by And with »»Continued on dinary. Audiences famil- other big cats although Fun read for those active Kate Alice Marshall knowing B13 iar with the venue will the big cats disagree. The toddlers! Ditch the tab- Jess’ survivalist dad has that his Severna Park voice August 14, 2019 B13 Book Recommendations From AACPL »»Continued from B12 by his side. The king doesn’t Talent Machine Opens Summer about. But after a couple of find Budrick’s shtick to be weeks in the ARTT room that funny and soon throws (A Room To Talk), they him in the dungeon! If you Production Of “Newsies” find that they can tell each like “Big Nate,” “Diary of other about the things in a Wimpy Kid” and “Dog their lives that really mat- Man,” you’ll laugh out loud ter: a dead mother, a father reading this medieval ad- who was deported, being venture. (Recommended for the target of racism. They ages 7 and up) find that when they’re Nisa Popper, together, they’re stronger Severna Park Library and braver than they are when they’re apart. And ADULT BOOKS they find that they can be a harbor — a safe place “Theory of Bastards” — for one another. If you by Audrey Schulman liked “Brown Girl Dream- While it contains ele- ing,” which is also by ments of science fiction and Jacqueline Woodson, you’ll dystopian novels, “Theory haunt him. Walter Mosley like this. (Recommended of Bastards” is actually has written many fine mys- for ages 9 and up) neither, but is instead a teries, but this standalone Nisa Popper, journey into what makes novel may be his finest. An Severna Park Library us human. Francine is original, captivating read. a biologist studying the Andy Wolverton, “Max and the behavior of bonobos at a Severna Park Library Midknights” by research facility when an Lincoln Peirce ecological disaster strikes. “Why We Sleep: Max wants to be a knight While Francine is studying Unlocking the but instead he has been the behavior patterns of Power of Sleep made an apprentice to his bonobos, Schulman is actu- and Dreams” by Uncle Budrick, a traveling ally studying the behavior Matthew Walker bard. Things go downhill of humanity. This book Think you can get by on fast for Max. Highway- was the winner of the 2019 less than eight hours of It’s time to seize the day Anthony Dicks, Caroline Pat- in this show are at a level men attack them and steal Philip K. Dick Award. sleep a night? Think you’ll and catch Talent Machine terson, Abby Schemmel and that you see in professional everything they own. By Andy Wolverton, have a late afternoon Company’s summer produc- Deepak Thumma. theater. These kids will blow the time they get to town, Severna Park Library cup of coffee? How about tion of Disney’s “Newsies,” “I’m so impressed with you away.” Max looks so awful that pulling an all-nighter which opened the weekend these kids,” said director Performances of “Newsies” the guards assume he’s “John Woman” by every now and then? of August 9-11 and runs Christine Martini. “They’ve are at 7:30pm on Thursday, a homeless vagrant and Walter Mosley Matthew Walker, direc- August 15-18 in Annapolis. exceeded my expectations Friday and Saturday and at arrest him for loitering. Cornelius, the son of an tor of UC Berkeley’s Sleep Inspired by the real-life and I couldn’t be prouder 2:00pm on Sunday. 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Sleep” is not only a fas- Machine’s cast brings Hancock’s Resolution Byjovia (who died under Cornelius succeeds magnifi- cinating, engaging book; together teenagers ages Authentic 1785 Farmstead mysterious circumstances). cently, earning a prestigious it may actually change 14-18 from all over the No, this is King Ghastley, teaching position at a major your life. region, including Severna who has no sense of humor university until an event Andy Wolverton, Park actors Gianna Dicks, and has a witch who rules from his past comes back to Severna Park Library

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www.severnaparkvoice.com | facebook.com/severnaparkvoice @SPVoice | BLOG www.severnaparkvoice.com/blog P.O. Box 608, Severna Park, MD 21146 | 410-647-9400 [email protected] B14 August 14, 2019 Severna Park voice Annapolis Art Walk “Mamma Mia!” Is Back By Popular Demand At Toby’s »»Continued from B12 Maggie Dransfield, Set For August 15 a Columbia native, plays Sophie, a young woman in search of her heritage. “[Toby’s] is very different than traditional theater because [actors] meet the audience before perform- ing for them [by waiting tables]. I’m able to connect and create a small rela- tionship with my guests during the dinner hour. That is so fulfilling for me. I work the hardest I ever have at Toby’s and I’m proud of my work.” After dinner, the special experience continues. Un- like a traditional theater, Toby’s is round rather than a proscenium (stage) theater, which means the The annual Annapolis Art Walk is a great chance to peek over audience is seated 360 an artist’s shoulder and watch them at work. degrees around the stage. Every seat in the theater is The Annapolis Gallery Gallery Association hopes between 1 and 25 feet from Association will hold its 29th to make the public aware of the stage, creating an inti- annual Annapolis Art Walk the diversity and quality of mate experience between on Thursday, August 15, from art in this growing center for the audience and the cast. 5:00pm to 9:00pm. the arts. Over recent years, Minnick promises the Photos courtesy of Jeri The public is invited to join the artist community in audience will be treated to Tidwell Photography the association for a festive Annapolis has expanded rap- “top-notch talent, pour- “Mamma Mia!,” now playing evening celebrating the vi- idly, spurred by the number ing their heart and soul at Toby’s Dinner Theatre, sual arts. Fifteen galleries in of visitors to the city and by into the production. [It’s] revives the greatest hits of historic downtown Annapolis the increased number of art an intimate in-the-round ABBA and incorporates them are participating in this an- galleries. While traditional production that will draw into a story about family, nual event, hosting new art water and boating scenes you in from start to finish. romance and finding oneself. exhibits and featuring artists are still big favorites, area It really is beautiful,” he demonstrating their skills artists in growing numbers said. “Our musical director Beck is a lifelong per- in various media. Musicians are expressing their creativ- has created a sound that is former originally from the will perform around town ity through a wide variety true to ABBA and glori- Lone Star State. She said and galleries will serve light of subject matter, styles and ously fills the theater. This of all venues, Toby’s is her refreshments. Look for par- art media. is a perfect date night!” favorite to perform. ticipating galleries by spot- Parking is located at the Heather Beck plays “I prefer theater in ting the yellow balloons and Hillman Garage off Main Donna, the lead. “I think the round rather than a yellow banners. Maps will be Street, the Gotts Court the most interesting thing proscenium stage. I love available at each art gallery, Garage off Calvert Street or about the role of Donna is meeting the people who and attendees can catch a Northwest Street (behind that it can be played differ- come to the shows and I free ride from the Annapolis the visitors center), the ently depending on the vi- love all the energy they blue Circulator trolley. Knighton Garage at Colonial sion of the director and the bring,” Beck added. “This Peek over an artist’s Drive and West Street and cast of people,” Beck said. production of ‘Mamma shoulder and watch them at at the Bladen Street Garage “Every performer will bring Mia!’ is so much crazy fun work. Artists working in oil, on St. John’s Street. The An- unique nuances to the role. and also a bit of an emo- pates on the physical stage, people should get tickets watercolor, ceramics, wood- napolis City parking map is I play her, well, a little like tional roller coaster ride. they are close enough to now. For more informa- turning, sculpture, jewelry, helpful for visitors unfamil- me. I try to keep her as real Then we throw in a rock see more expressivity than tion or to purchase tickets, handcrafts and more will iar with garage locations. as possible, a hardworking concert at the end!” almost anywhere. Dur- visit www.tobysdinner- demonstrate their skills at The garage at 19 Bladen mom who has done the best Dransfield, too, loves ing each performance, I theatre.com. the Annapolis Art Walk. Street is free after 6:00pm she can and continues to do the unique atmosphere. could reach out and touch “Expect to see light, love Annapolis is one of the and on weekends; however, the best she can while hav- “Theater in the round is in- the audience. I don’t, but and real emotional connec- top 25 arts destinations as for the Art Walk evening, at- ing to unexpectedly relive timate on so many levels,” that’s how intimate the tion,” Dransfield said. “Our designated by American Style tendees can enter the garage some of her past. I like the Dransfield said. “Although space is. They are right production is rooted in the Magazine. The Annapolis at 6:00pm. strength in Donna.” the audience never partici- there on the island with us heart. 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Previously, Duncan “If you grow up in taught art at Severn a house with art sup- School. What started as a plies easily available, volunteer position turned it’s just there for you,” into a full-time teaching Duncan said. position when the school Of the 49 years that was short an art teacher. Duncan has been married, “I absolutely love the her husband was active idea that you could teach in the Air Force for 20. teenagers to do something Through this, Duncan has they thought they couldn’t lived all over the world, do,” Duncan said. “There’s including California, that amazing energy of Florida and England. Carol Duncan always paints a landscape of the places she travels as a kind of souvenir. “I enjoy capturing that moment, a teenager where they During their travels, whether you’re in Norway or South America or Millersville,” she said. will eventually believe Duncan would paint land- anything.” scapes of where they lived After teaching for 16 as a souvenir. America or Millersville,” that sunlight.” travels. One of her most to paint in Monet’s garden years, Duncan retired “I enjoy capturing that said Duncan, a Shipley’s Duncan still paints memorable artistic expe- for a week. from the school. She took moment, whether you’re Choice resident. “You commemorative land- riences was in the fall of “That was a life- an 11-year break and is in Norway or South capture that moment with scapes during their 2017 when she was invited changing event. It took now back as a volunteer working in the alumni house. Duncan is de- signing a timeline that “The Lion King” Is A Rehash With Only Varying Degrees Of Success will be a visual of the »»Continued from B12 of Pumbaa excellently, make it in person when it who does play the main distinctly the product of school’s history. been somewhat wasted. and Eichner gives us a was taken. This absence character after all. Tim Rice, Elton John and Though she no lon- Most characters do not get new, campy and hilarious bleeds into the film, with I was encouraged that Hans Zimmer. ger paints for com- enough new lines to truly Timon. Florence Kasumba her addition feeling like a story that is distinctly Ultimately, I wish mission, Duncan now have their personalities is also terrifying as the an afterthought rather African was played by an this incredible group of enjoys supporting her shine through, and many head hyena, Shenzi. than the work of some- all-black cast (with the comedians, animators, former students in their of the characters original- Of course, the moment one emotionally invested exception of the comic re- composers, musicians and art pursuits. ly channeled other icons we were all waiting for in a project that took lief) and Beyoncé herself actors had been brought “Within the last four - making the end result was the appearance of tremendous effort from said she hoped the new together to produce years, we’ve done two art rather confused. Keegan Beyoncé as Nala. While everyone else involved. album released for the something original, which shows at Severn where Michael Key and Eric she delivered an incred- It’s true that Beyoncé is film would be considered allowed them to shine the alums have sent their Andre play characters ini- ible rendition of “Can You the queen and her mere an “ode to blackness.” as their own distinctive work back in,” Duncan tially portrayed by Whoopi Feel the Love Tonight,” presence often speaks for The music has been characters rather than said. “That was a great 16 Goldberg and Cheech, but which has completely itself, but the reverence given a modern update by rehashing a timeless clas- years teaching young peo- they aren’t given enough transformed the song, we feel toward her appear- Pharrell Williams, but in sic with varying degrees ple to do something they space to make the charac- Beyoncé was notably ance might have taken the end, the music is still of success. thought they couldn’t do.” ters their own, resulting in absent from almost every away from the story. I a bit of a muddled mess. press appearance and wonder if casting such a The few exceptions behind-the-scenes clip powerhouse as a support- were Seth Rogen and regarding the project. She ing role made much sense; MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME Billy Eichner as Pumbaa was infamously Photo- the end result seems to be and Timon; Rogen chan- shopped in with the cast an overshadowing of the nels the original energy photo, as she couldn’t invested Donald Glover,

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I’m will- by Tiffany-style chan- Above: The cream of crab soup was thick and delicious, ing to sacrifice an extra deliers and lamps. The filled with backfin crab meat. Above right: “Old school” pound or two for this restaurant has several hot roast beef is a satisfying dish with mouthwatering worthy treat. rooms, but the most pop- savory gravy. Right: Strawberry shortcake makes a There are many menu ular is one with a large sweet end to a meal at Sunset Restaurant. options: meat and sea- fireplace. food, pasta, dinner Our hostess seated us salads, sandwiches and in an airy room close to Karen, our waitress, with lightly spiced even specialties, such as the front of the restau- was professional and crab imperial. escargot and frog legs. rant, decorated with gild- friendly. Knowing the Karen, when asked There’s also a full bar. ed photos and wrought cream of crab soup is about customer fa- Note, too, that the iron spirals around door- a restaurant favorite, vorites, suggested the restaurant hosts events ways. Art is everywhere I ordered a cup for my stuffed shrimp. I took organized by Do or Die in this restaurant. Large appetizer, and my com- her suggestion and my Murder Mysteries that pictures depict Adam and panion went for stuffed dining companion went include the show and din- Eve sent from the Garden mushrooms. Both ar- with an open roast beef ner for a reasonable cost. of Eden, and a variety rived quickly. sandwich. Our sides Our entrees arrived white bread with gravy. The food altogether is of land and seascapes, The cream of crab soup were mashed potatoes, piping hot; both were Most folks won’t cheer excellent and reasonable. portraits and framed was superior to any I’ve cucumber salad, stewed generous-sized por- about vegetables, but I Our meal was $85, which memorabilia. had since Bush’s Chesa- tomatoes, and coleslaw. A tions, especially the open give a standing ovation to included two appetizers, On a previous visit, we peake from many years few minutes after taking roast beef sandwich. The these. The mashed pota- two entrees, dessert and enjoyed music from the ago. Flavorful and spicy our orders, Karen pre- shrimp were large and toes were a savory blend drinks. There are many ‘60s and ‘70s. 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