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JANUARY 2018
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4 Customers were First Black County surprised to learn Council Chair that Sam’s Club on Reisterstown Road in Owings Mills was one of 63 across the nation slated for closing. Walmart, its parent company, announced the closings hours after reporting it was raising the minimum wage for its workers and giving them a bonus as a result of the federal tax reform 8 legislation. New Church in Woodlawn PHOTO: KENNETH BROWN PHOTO: Abrupt Closing of Sam’s Club Stuns Community, Puts 10 Tax Season Begins 169 Out of Work
News that Sam’s Club at 9750 Reisterstown Road was travel to the Route 40 or Timonium stores to shop. A closing its doors immediately caught members of the representative from Lowe’s was handing out flyers that it community, customers and elected officials by surprise. was hiring. (Elected officials had announced last year that Some 169 employees were out of a job with little or no Lowe’s would be coming to the former site of the Owings notice. Mills Mall, but Kimco Realty will not confirm it.) One unaware employee who showed up for work at On Jan. 11, Sam’s Club announced it was closing 63 of the Owings Mills warehouse club appeared annoyed its warehouse clubs nationwide and converting 12 of them that he did not get the notice that he no longer had a job. to ecommerce fulfillment centers. The Reisterstown Road Shoppers who stopped to pick up groceries and other location was the only club closing in Maryland. Locations goods were stunned to see television cameras, reporters in Catonsville, Golden Ring and Timonium will remain and security officers on the mostly-empty parking lot as open. 13 they approached the front door. Earlier in the day, Wal-Mart Stores, Sam’s parent Legislative Session People who came to pick up prescriptions were company, announced good news. Giving credit to the Convenes escorted into the pharmacy, which is to remain open recently signed tax reform plan, Wal-Mart officials through Jan. 26. Cases of water stacked high on plats near reported plans to increase its starting wage for all hourly Be among the first to the front door blocked the view of those who tried to peer associates in the U.S. to $11, expand maternity and be in the know. Sign up inside the store. A sign informed that the store was closed parental leave benefits and provide a one-time cash bonus for the day and that Sam’s regrets any inconvenience. for eligible associates of up to $1,000, with the maximum for news updates from Outside, others huddled to share notes about what going to those with 20 or more years of service. Wal-Mart nwvoicenews.com. they had heard. They lamented that they would have to continued on page 6 PHOTO THE VOICE PHOTO NBC, January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 2
From the Publisher, Kenneth Brown ‘Our Lives Begin to End the Day We Become Silent About Things That Matter’ Normally my column is about issues closer to I have a lot of friends who refuse to see this man to guess where you stand. As long as the president home, such as local politics, the community and for what he is. Had the president or CEO said what believes that American citizens think it’s OK for education. But I find it hard to stay quiet about the president said, he or she would be fired. him to act like this, he will continue to embarrass what is happening on the national level. There A racist is someone who shows or feels America before the world. have been a lot of decisions, actions and tweets discrimination or prejudice against other races. As we observe the 79th birthday of the Rev. Dr. from the White House about things that we find Whether it has been to keep Muslims or other Martin Luther King on Jan. 15, I reminded of one objectionable and shocking. I thought things could brown and black people from coming into the of his quotes: “Our lives begin to end the day we not get any worse, but I was wrong. country, deport Hispanics to their native countries, become silent about things that matter.” By now, most of you are aware that in a recent or spew vitriol about certain people of color being Be woke! meeting, Donald Trump questioned why the thieves, drug dealers and rapists, the president’s United States would accept more immigrants from words and actions rise to the level of racism. A “shithole” countries like Haiti, San Salvador and racist person can cause a lot of damage, but a racist the 54 African nations rather than from countries government can do far worst. We’ve given the like Norway. By the way, according to Index Mundi, president the power of our government and we are 98 percent of Norway’s population is of Norwegian not the same country because of him. Yes, please or other European descent (white), and people from make America great again! the other countries the president references are Until this president came along, folks with racist mostly brown and black. views kept a low profile. What disappoints me is You have not seen words like shithole used in the that a man like Trump would not have been able to The Northwest Voice is a privately-owned Northwest Voice and many other publications, and become president if there were not so many people community newspaper founded in 2005 to seeing and hearing the word most likely makes you who aligned with his beliefs. Many people who uncomfortable. My sole purpose for repeating the voted for him, who may not agree with everything inform, entertain and inspire, as well as share word the president used (and he denies) is to bring he’s doing, are still for him because he’s not talking news of interest to the northwest Baltimore the full effect of his vulgarity, ignorance and racism about them. However, if you’re not denouncing County communities of Owings Mills, Pikesville, to light. If you’re describing these countries with an him, I have to assume you are with him. Randallstown, Reisterstown, Woodlawn, Windsor expletive, what does that make the people who were I’m a person who loves history, and as a child Mill and Catonsville. born and raised and who live there? of the 60s have participated in and lived through Readers are welcome to comment and respond to What bothers me most is that we have watched an important part of our history—the Civil Rights articles. We reserve the right to edit for clarity and this man for a year. Those of us who are of color movement. Yes, we’ve fought battle after battle. I got have recognized from the beginning that what to see the evolution, revolution and implementation length, as well as to publish them online, in print or he does and says is racist behavior. The president of integration, voter rights, labor rights and not at all. Anonymous letters or those that cannot believes in white supremacy. He’s my perfect women’s rights. Our forefathers and a lot of people be verified will not be published. The opinions of example of a privileged and disconnected person. have put in a lot of hard work, some at the cost of readers and guest columnists are not necessarily The president of the United States is elected to death, to move us past America’s ugly past. the opinions of the Northwest Voice. Unsolicited represent all 327 million Americans. Currently, Will we allow this individual to go into the material will not be returned. about 60 percent are white and 40 percent are White House and take us backwards? The current Publisher: Kenneth C. Brown, nonwhite. A lot of people immigrated, as his family state of affairs tells me there is still a lot of work to [email protected] did, to the U.S., and many of them are U.S. citizens be done. We are not doing ourselves any favors by Writer-Editor: who come from the countries he puts down. How staying quiet. J. Anderson, many times have you heard Trump say derogatory Even for people in my generation, who believe it [email protected] things about European countries? is time for those behind us to pick up the banner, Creative Director: Lori Kirkpatrick What he said was hurtful, mean and racist. it will be shame for us to fight the battle and then Photographer/Circulation Manager: There were 12 elected officials of both parties in the lose ground to the point that our children and George E. White room, and most of them kept quiet and contracted grandchildren will have to fight the same battles Advertising: Kenneth C. Brown, amnesia. I’m not sure why every elected official has again. [email protected] not spoken out. I’m not sure why more Republicans Let’s speak up and speak out. Call the White are not condemning what he said. House at 202-456-6213 and your congressional P.O. Box 47266 We are all disgusted by what the president does representatives. Send a tweet or post on Facebook Windsor Mill, MD 21244 and says, but like most of those in the room, we stay to voice your opposition to the degradation of our Phone: 410-508-1424 quiet. I understand that taking in the president’s people and our country. Web: nwvoicenews.com actions and comments on a day-to-day basis is We need to pay attention. Don’t be prepared to Email: [email protected] emotionally draining, and may at times sap the ride the tide. Don’t normalize the abnormal. We No reprints or copies without express permission. peace and joy out of our day. A lot of people have have to challenge hatred against our brothers and © 2017 Northwest Voice instituted “no Trump” rules in their conversations sisters every step of the way. To our elected officials, and social circles. lead and let your voices be heard. Do not let us have BRAND NEW DENTAL OFFICE IN WINDSOR MILL!! WE ACCEPT MARYLAND MEDICAID AND PPO INSURANCES FOR KIDS & ADULTS
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Sam’s Club Closes Abruptly continued from cover page
is also creating a new benefit to assist associates when they run out of items for their restaurant, with adoption expenses. which is located a short distance away at St. In a statement, president and CEO John Furner Thomas Shopping Center. “Something else should said, “After thorough review, it became clear we locate here. It’s a nice store and it’s centrally had built clubs in some locations that impacted located and serves a lot of people.” other clubs, and where population had not grown County officials pledged their support. “I am as anticipated.” The company is working to place reaching out to Walmart to make sure they live as many of [employees] as possible at nearby up to their responsibilities to assist employees locations, and Walmart will provide support and at Sam’s Club who have worked hard to benefit resources to those associates who are affected, the company,” said Baltimore County Executive Art and Muriel Shefrin: “We’re very disappointed. including the just-announced bonus and 60 days Kevin Kamenetz. “The county will also provide The rotisserie chickens were the best” of pay, as well as severance to those eligible. assistance in securing jobs for these hard working Local resident Earl Divers took issue with the people to keep them from the unemployment line.” way the closing was done. “Walmart gave their Councilwoman Vicki Almond, in whose employees a raise and bonuses. And then you District 2 the store is located, expressed regret. “I turn around and do this to these [Sam’s Club] am so sorry that so many people have lost their employees,” he said. “It’s sad. It’s a sad way to jobs and I hope that Walmart will do everything conduct our economy.” within their power to place these employees Pikesville residents Art and Muriel Shefrin in other Sam’s Club or Walmart locations.” just purchased an annual membership weeks ago. Almond added, “I would like to see those jobs “We shop here at least four times a month,” Art stay in Baltimore County and sincerely hope they said. “This was a mainstay for many years. We’re consider Owings Mills for one of their distribution Earl Divers: Giving raises Tony Illiano: “My brother very disappointed.” Muriel said she comes for the centers. and bonuses to Walmart and I would stop by to employees then pick up a few items if we rotisserie chicken. “Where are I am going to get Among the warehouse clubs in the area is a eliminating the jobs of ran out of anything at my Sam’s chicken?” she asked. B.J.s on Music Fair Road. Next year a Costco will Sam’s Club employees the [pizza] shop.” Because of Sam’s bulk purchasing, businesses open at Mill Station. A Walmart sits adjacent to “is a sad way to conduct will also be impacted. Tony Illiano, president of Sam’s on Reisterstown Road. the economy.” Vito’s Pizza, said he and brother come to Sam’s
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Attorney General Keep Abreast of Frosh Announces Zoning Hearings $45 Million Settlement Did you know that on Jan. 2, there was a with PHH Mortgage development review committee hearing held in the County Office Building in Corporation Towson regarding a request to construct a fuel service station with a Royal Farms Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh has convenience store and carryout restaurant announced a $45 million settlement with PHH with outdoor seating at 6124 Edmondson Mortgage Corporation, a New Jersey-based mortgage Ave? lender and servicer. The settlement resolves Also on that day, a meeting was held on allegations that PHH, the nation’s ninth largest a request to raze the existing buildings at non-bank residential mortgage servicer, improperly 10620 Reisterstown Rd., and construct a serviced mortgage loans from Jan. 1, 2009, through one-story car wash and retail building. On Dec. 31, 2012. additional payments to state mortgage regulators, Jan. 4, a meeting was scheduled for a zoning The agreement also requires PHH to adhere including the Commissioner of Financial Regulation. hearing to put up signs at 9115 and 9127 to comprehensive mortgage servicing standards, Borrowers who were subjected to PHH foreclosures Liberty Rd. near Offutt Road for a used car conduct audits, and provide audit results to a during the eligible period will qualify for a minimum dealership. committee of states. The settlement does not release $840 payment; borrowers who faced foreclosures Be in the know about what is going on. PHH from liability for conduct that occurred that PHH initiated during the eligible period, but did Stay abreast of zoning hearings regarding beginning in 2013. not lose their homes, will receive a minimum $285 properties in your community. Regularly “PHH will be held accountable for its improper payment. Approximately 831 borrowers in Maryland visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ loan servicing and the requirements of the settlement are eligible for a payment. A settlement administrator MeetingsandEvents/pdmevents. You can will ensure PHH doesn’t repeat its illegal conduct,” will contact eligible payment recipients at a later date. review by district and filter by the day, week Frosh said in a statement. In addition to Maryland, 48 other state attorneys and month. It is best to sort the information The $45 million settlement includes payments general, the District of Columbia and over 45 state by month. to Maryland borrowers who lost their homes to mortgage regulators participated in the settlement. foreclosure or who faced foreclosure. PHH will make January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 8 Historic Morning Star Baptist Moves to Woodlawn
After more than 121 years at three locations in Psalmist Baptist Church presiding, highlights of the Byrd-Taylor, was ecstatic that the church was finally Catonsville, Morning Star Baptist Church opened a program included Marty Glaze and Kevin Johnson welcoming existing and inviting new members into majestic house of worship in Woodlawn. Hundreds of Commercial Group presenting Bishop Debnam its new edifice. “This is an awesome day,” she said. of congregation members, elected officials, and the keys to the church, and John Richard Bryan, “I am so proud and so overwhelmed to be part of spiritual and community leaders braved the retired bishop of the AME Church, consecrating the Morning Star movement.” chilly weather for a ribbon cutting and dedication the crosses and grounds and annointed the doors The two-story building will offer seating for ceremony on Dec. 16 to celebrate the new location with prayer. 1,300 persons—more than double the seating for on Woodlawn Drive. After a countdown, Bishop Debnam and First the previous sanctuary on Winters Lane—and Pastor Bishop Dwayne Debnam, who shepherds Lady Carla Debnam cut the ribbon. Then attendees additional space for Christian education classes and the 4,000-member congregation, said, “Morning formed a procession to enter the 49,000-square-foot administrative offices. Once it opens, the family Star is doing more than opening a new church. We church for an uplifting worship service. life center will include a day care center, banquet are moving forward with the creation of a campus Linda Day, a Randallstown resident who facility and activities for seniors and youth. that will continue the ministry’s efforts to build and joined Morning Star several years ago with her rebuild lives.” husband Danny Day With Bishop Walter Scott Thomas of New and daughter Tamara
Clockwise: County Executive Kevin Kamenetz shakes hands with Robert Hawkins and Myrtle Conigland, longtime residents of Catonsville and members of Morning Star Baptist Church. Bishop Dwayne Debnam and First Lady Carla Debnam cut the ribbon for the official opening of the church. The church beacons from its location at 1512 Woodlawn Drive. Randallstown resident Linda Day enjoys outside the sanctuary before Dec. 16 service begins. PHOTO CREDIT: GEORGE WHITE GEORGE CREDIT: PHOTO
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Help for New ROMG Chamber Homebuyers of Commerce Announces If you’re in the market for a new home, you should know that the Name Change Settlement Expense Loan Program (SELP) provides assistance to low After 69 years, the Reisterstown- and moderate income, first-time Owings Mills-Glyndon (ROMG) homebuyers. Chamber of Commerce has Baltimore County can lend up to changed its name to the Northwest $10,000 to income-eligible purchasers Chamber of Commerce to reflect to help pay closing costs required the growing and diverse business in the purchase of an existing home communities it serves. within the county’s designated Founded in 1949, the mission community conservation areas. of the Northwest Chamber of First-time homebuyers are mandated Commerce is to serve as the to attend a (HUD approved) first “go-to” resource for the business time buyer workshop, in order to communities in Baltimore County’s receive federal, state and/or Baltimore northwest corridor by advocating County funds. Act regulations. The period of Development, Inc. (DHD), which and promoting prosperity through Assistance from SELP is in affordability is 15 years. provides free homebuyer education innovative leadership and sound the form of a deferred loan that Candidates can apply for SELP workshops, homebuyer counseling partnerships. is forgivable if the homeowner through Baltimore County’s housing and foreclosure counseling. For more information, visit www. occupies the property as their counseling agencies. One of those DHD is located at 8025 Liberty Rd. northwestchambermd.com or call principal residence during the period agencies is the Department of in Windsor Mill, 21244. Staff may be 410-702-7073. of affordability as required by the Housing and Urban Development reached at 410-496-1214, and the fax HOME Investment Partnerships (HUD) approved Diversified Housing number is 410-496-9352. January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 10
Tax Season Begins Jan. 29, Refunds Won’t Be Available Until Late February
As the impact of the recently passed tax reform The IRS set the Jan. 29 opening date to ensure law continues to be analyzed, the Internal Revenue the security and readiness of key tax processing Service has announced that the tax season will systems in advance of the opening and to assess begin Monday, Jan. 29. Taxpayers claiming certain the potential impact of tax legislation on 2017 tax tax credits that refunds won’t be available before returns. late February. Also, by law the IRS cannot issue refunds The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Jan. 29, and expects nearly 155 million individual Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February, tax returns to be filed this year. The nation’s tax although the returns will be processed when 2017 tax return. Using an electronic filing PIN is deadline will be April 17 this year — so taxpayers received. The IRS expects the earliest refunds no longer an option. Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov/ will have two additional days to file beyond the related to earned income tax credit and additional GetReady for more tips on preparing to file their usual deadline. April 15 falls on a Sunday and child tax credit to be available in taxpayer bank 2017 tax return. Emancipation Day, a legal holiday observed in the accounts or on debit cards starting on Feb. 27, if The IRS still anticipates issuing more than nine District of Columbia, falls on Monday, April 16. they chose direct deposit and there are no other out of 10 refunds in less than 21 days. The IRS also Many software companies and tax professionals issues with the tax return. reminds taxpayers that a trusted tax professional will be accepting tax returns before Jan. 29 and Taxpayers should keep copies of their prior-year can provide helpful information and advice. then will submit the returns when IRS systems tax returns for at least three years, according to For more information on filing your taxes, open. Although the IRS will begin accepting the IRS. Taxpayers who are using a tax software accessing your federal tax account and volunteer both electronic and paper tax returns Jan. 29, product for the first time will need their adjusted assistance with filing, visit irs.gov. paper returns will begin processing later in mid- gross income from their 2016 tax return to file February as system updates continue. The IRS electronically. Those who are using the same tax —Internal Revenue Service strongly encourages people to file their tax returns software they used last year will not need to enter electronically for faster refunds. prior-year information to electronically sign their Page 11 Northwest Voice January 2018 EAT, DINE & DRINK good grub | where to eat | carry-out | dine-in | delivery | specials
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Improve Your Diet and Your Health Certain foods carry a lot of empty interest credit cards. Consider if it calories and ingredients that are makes sense to refinance personal and bad for you. Reduce or eliminate student loans or your mortgage. Work processed foods, added sugar, sugary with a financial planner or someone drinks such as fruit juices and with financial expertise to pay down sodas. Try seltzer water instead You your debt, if that helps. don’t get sugar and you get the fizz. Some experts recommend that you Drink more water. Eat at least one repay your most expensive debt first. fruit and one vegetable with each That means putting the majority of meal, and plan your meals at the your monthly debt payment toward beginning of the week. Eat more fiber the balance with the highest interest and antioxidants. Spend time with rate and making the minimum family and friends, keep up with your payment required on the rest. Once doctor and dental visits, have fun and your most expensive debt is paid off, exercise. Get quality sleep. repeat the process until you’re debt- free. Financial Monitor your credit score. Credit Save more money. Track your reports may affect your mortgage expenses daily. Use free apps to do rates, credit card approvals, this or put it in a spreadsheet. apartment requests, or even your job Try using cash whenever possible. application. Reviewing credit reports Figure out your budget and limit helps you catch signs of identity theft yourself to that amount. Set up early. an automatic transfer from your Lots of sites provide free annual checking account to a savings credit reports, but the only official account. Try to put away 15 percent credit card annual report site is of gross income for emergencies. Pay https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ your bills online. index.action authorized by federal Save for retirement. Take advan- law. Get a free copy of your credit tage of your company’s match for report every 12 months from each of retirement accounts and don’t leave the three credit reporting companies, money on the table. Automate your Equifax, Transunion and Experian. retirement payments. Set up an It’s good to stagger your requests so account on ssa.gov and learn about you can monitor activity and your Social Security payments. You’ll also report throughout the year. The recent get information on signing up for Equifax data breach should give you Medicare if you are 65 or close to it. a good reason to monitor your credit Look at your debt and come up activity. Certain credit cards allow with a plan to reduce and eliminate you to check your FICO score for it. According to WalletHub.com, the free. If not, you can check with sites average indebted household today that do. If you find a problem, such carries roughly $8,600 in outstanding as companies you have not used or credit card debt. charges that are not yours, take steps Consider whether to consolidate to dispute and fix it. and transfer the balance to zero Take advantage of freebies Page 13 Northwest Voice January 2018 Legislative Session 2018 Convenes Delegates and Senators returned to Annapolis on address issues taking place at the federal level, such Jan. 10 to convene the 438th session of the Maryland as immigration, tax reform and health insurance. General Assembly—the last session before the 2018 Make sure you stay in the know, to know gubernatorial elections. Legislators’ business will when bills are introduced and amended, when be to review and debate hundreds of bills, the state hearings on those bills are scheduled to go before of Maryland operating budget for fiscal year 2019, a committee, when they go up for a vote, and how which the Governor will submit, as well as state your legislators are addressing issues important to capital budget. you. Much of the first day was ceremonial, with the How can you become an informed citizen on Governor and House and Senate leaders delivering the legislative session? Go to the Maryland General remarks encouraging collegiality during the 90- Assembly website at www.mgaleg.maryland.gov. day session. Hot topics lawmakers are expected Click around on the various tabs and links, e.g. to debate include paid sick leave, legislation to “legislators” to find the contact info for the Senators ensure minority owners can grow and process and Delegates and what bills they are introducing medical marijuana, bail and parole reform, and and co-sponsoring; “committees,” to find out when bills to eliminate parental rights for a man who the various committees are meeting; and “home” rapes a woman and that woman conceives a child. for the summary and status of the bills. Maryland citizens can also expect bills that will Senators Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, Delores Kelley, Bobby Zirkin and Ed Kasemeyer in the Senate chambers.
Your State Legislators Four districts cover the northwest Baltimore County area: District 10, which covers Reisterstown, Owings Mills, Randallstown and Woodlawn; District 11, which covers Owings Mills and Pikesville; and District 44B, which covers Windsor Mill, Woodlawn and Catonsville. Parts of Catons- ville also fall in District 12. You can reach your Senator and Delegates in Annapolis at 410-841-3000 or toll free at 1-800-492-7122. District 10 District 11
Sen. Delores Del. Ben Brooks Del. Jay Jalisi Del. Adrienne Sen. Bobby Del. Shelly Del. Dan Del. Dana Stein Kelley Jones Zirkin Hettleman Morhaim
The Honorable Shirley Nathan-Pulliam District 12 MarylandDistrict Senate, 44, Distric 44Bt 44, Maryland General Assembly
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Senator Nathan-Pulliam is currently serving her first term in the Maryland State Senate BE INFORMED ABOUT THErepresenting LEGISLATIVE District 44. She previously PROCESS represented District 10 as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994-2015. She is the first Caribbean-born person and first Afro- Maryland General Assembly,Caribbean mgaleg.maryland.gov American registered nurse elected to the Maryland General Assembly. Senator Nathan-Pulliam worked for many years as a quality assurance coordinator, head nurse, and team leader at hospitals in Baltimore and currently owns and operates two health care companies that provide personal care services to clients in their homes and adult medical daycare services for the elderly and disabled.
She has been a leading advocate for improved health care and health disparities reduction in Maryland. Senator Nathan-Pulliam has sponsored hundreds of bills, including legislation creating the Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities within the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She currently serves on several committees, including the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee, the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families The Senator is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, and the Women Legislators of Maryland. January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 14 Randallstown High team wins Rep. Ruppersberger’s App Challenge
Kudos to a team of Randallstown demonstrating and explaining their High School students— Re’Niya app and what they learned through Avery, Saniya Holmes, Aaliyah the competition process. Philippe-Auguste and Adaora Ruppersberger called the students’ Umeadi—who won Congressman creativity and technical expertise C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger’s fourth remarkable. “I am particularly annual high school App Challenge. proud that this year’s winners are The competition, open to all all women, who are historically high school students in Maryland’s underrepresented in STEM second congressional district, [science, technology, engineering, challenges students to create an and mathematics] industries,” he original software application. said. “If they are any example, our The tenth-grade students in community will be generating Randallstown High’s Academy of impressive talent that will help our Health Professions sought to create country innovate and create jobs.” an app to help others prepare for The contest is part of a national health care careers by learning effort established by the U.S. medical technology. Their app, House of Representatives in 2014 Health Care 4 U, teaches through an to promote STEM innovation. The interactive matching game. Randallstown students and other Over the course of several winners from across the country months, the students learned will be invited to showcase their computer coding, designed graphics, apps to members of Congress and PHOTO: BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS BALTIMORE PHOTO: developed music, and created a members of the tech community marketing and advertising plan for at #HouseOfCode, a reception on Randallstown High School students who won U.S. Dutch C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger’s high school App Challenge are Saniya Holmes, Adaora their game. Contest participants Capitol Hill to be held in April 2018. Umeadi, Re’Niya Avery and Aaliyah Philippe-Auguste. were required to submit a video Page 15 Northwest Voice January 2018 Faith and Worship
Lochearn Presbyterian Church Lochearn Presbyterian 3800 Patterson Ave Church Baltimore, Maryland, 21207 Sunday Service John Brewington, Pastor Office Hours 11:00 a.m. – Bible Study Tuesday at 7p or Wednesday at 11a Office Hours Staff: Tues., Thurs., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. By appointment, office: 410.944.4478 or fax: 410.594.1926 John Brewington, Pastor www.lochearnchurch.com 3800 Patterson Ave | Baltimore, MD 21207 www.lochearnchurch.com
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GRACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 10AM TO 12:00PM Rev. Tanya Wade, Pastor 2604 Banister Road Baltimore, MD, 21215 410-466-4000 (o), 410-466-4001 (f) wwwD.gracepresbymdIRECTO.weebly.com RY
"One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the BALTIMORE WOODLAWN beautyBALTI of theMORE Lord and to seek him in his temple. —Psalm 27:4 ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH New Horizon Baptist Church “With God, all things are possible” YOUR AD COULD BE HERE! “WITH GOD, ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE” 2604 Banister Road at Greenspring Avenue 2200 Saint Lukes Lane If yourBaltimo churchre, Maryland or21215 synagogue is looking for a way of A Christian Community of Open 2200 Saint Lukes Lane 410-466-4000 / 410-466-4005 Baltimore,Baltimore, MD MD 21207 21207 reaching the northwest community, look no further than Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Arms theSunday NorthwestWorship Voice worship directory. Sunday Services – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. 410-298-5161410-298-5161 Contemporary Service – 9:00am Traditional Service – 11:00am Education Hour for All Ages – 9:15 a.m. CHURCHChurch Serv SERVICESices For moreMid-Week informationBible Teaching on rates and available space, Cribbery Available – 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SundaySunday SchoolSchool –– 9:45am 9:45a Wednesday – 12:00contact noon 410-508-1424 or MorningMorning DevotionDevotion –– 10:45am 10:45a [email protected] – 7:00pm . 4711 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229 Rev. Steve C. Webster, ChurchChurch aatt WoWorshiprship – – 11:00am 11:00a Holy Communion Rev. Steven Webster 410-945-7263 Pastor BibleBible Study – 7:00p 7:00pmm Wed. Wed. First Sunday – 10:00am Email: [email protected] A church marching in the light of God for such a time as this. [email protected] “A Church that is a Friend to All” Rev. Dr. Arthur St. A. Reynolds, Pastor
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NEW HOPE Lochearn COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHURCH Sunday – Exploring Your Faith 9:45 am A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH – Youth Experience 9:45 am – Children’s Activities 9:45 am – Worship: 11:00 am Wednesday 18 STONE CHAPEL LANE – New Believers Small Group 12:00 pm PIKESVILLE, MD 21208 2nd Sunday Just off 140, 3/4 mile outside 695 – Emmanuel Lee and Visible Praise Pastor: Rev. Donald J. Johnson CHURCH SERVICES: 410-484-3226 Minister of Music: Glenn Grainger Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m. REV. JASON POLING, PASTOR Rev. Ron Johnson, Pastor Bible Study – 7:00pm Tues. / Wed. 11:00am 12 Gwynns Mill Ct. • Owings Mills, MD 21117 3800 Patterson Avenue 10:00am Sundays 410-363-6525 Baltimore, Maryland 21207 Full children’s ministry for infants thru 3rd grade [email protected] • www.newimani.com 410.944.4478 www.ournewhope.org
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Protecting Yourself Against the Silent Killer Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
With more frigid weather on the way, it is and any other gas, oil, or coal burning important to stay safe while staying warm. To appliances serviced by a qualified technician protect your family, make sure you have carbon every year. monoxide (CO) alarms installed. After all, you can’t • Seek prompt medical attention if you feel see or smell carbon monoxide, which is why it is dizzy, light-headed, or nauseated and called the silent killer. suspect CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide produced by furnaces, • Do not heat your house with a gas oven. vehicles, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas • Never run a car or truck inside a garage ranges or burning wood can make you sick and attached to your house, even if you leave the BE IN THE KNOW even be life threatening. CO detectors sound an door open. alarm before the average adult normally would • Do not burn anything in a stove or fireplace Keep up to date on experience symptoms of CO poisoning. They are that is not vented. decisions by the Baltimore designed to sound an alert based on exposure to If your power goes out, remember—never use gas over time. a generator, charcoal grill, camp stove, or other County Council. Attend The Centers for Disease Control urges you to gasoline- or charcoal-burning device inside your the meetings and work protect yourself by taking the following simple home, basement, or garage or outside less than 20 steps: feet from a window, door or vent. sessions or view them • Install a battery-operated or battery back-up Be aware that Baltimore County law requires online at CO detector in your home. Check or replace carbon monoxide alarms in all rental units. The the battery when you change the time on state of Maryland and Baltimore County have baltimorecountymd.gov/ your clocks each spring and fall. taken steps to place carbon monoxide detectors • Leave your home immediately and call 911 if in many residences. Information about these countycouncil/index.html. your CO detector alarm sounds. laws and regulations is available online at www. • Have your heating system, water heater, baltimorecountymd.gov/Agencies/fire. Page 17 Northwest Voice January 2018
Familiarize Yourself With New Smoke Alarm Rules
A new state law regarding battery-powered do not have smoke alarms or that do not Multiple Station Smoke Alarm.” smoke alarms is designed to reduce home have working smoke alarms —usually • The local fire code does not grant fire deaths became effective Jan. 1. because the batteries have been removed. right of entry into privately-owned This law requires replacement of all Sealing the battery inside the alarm means single- and multi-family dwellings. smoke alarms when they are 10 years consumers do not have to remember to • The law was designed to achieve the old. That means 10 years from the date of change the batteries and cannot remove most reliable smoke alarm coverage manufacture that should be printed on them for other uses. Sealed-in, continuous possible in older dwellings without the back of the alarm. If no date is visible, use smoke alarms provide life-saving requiring homeowners to run new replace the alarm. protection for a decade. wiring. The law also requires the replacement Here’s what the Baltimore County Fire • Studies of residential fire fatalities of all battery-powered smoke alarms Department wants you to know: show that more than half of smoke with new, 10-year alarms with sealed-in • Smoke alarms should be placed on alarms in these incidents failed to batteries and a “hush” button feature. Do every level of the home and outside sound because the 9-volt battery not remove hard-wired smoke alarms and sleeping areas; e.g., in the hallways had been removed. The sealed replace them with battery-operated smoke outside bedrooms. Keep bedroom battery requirement eliminates that alarms of any kind. A 110-volt electrically doors closed when sleeping to problem. powered smoke alarm may be replaced prevent smoke, toxic gases and • The change applies to rental only with a new, 110-volt unit with battery flames from entering the room properties but does not affect backup. in case of fire.Smoke alarms lose properties in the county’s rental The change in law is designed to make their operational sensitivity after 10 registration program, which are smoke alarms tamper resistant. According years. required by county law to have to the Maryland State Fire Marshal, • Alarms should comply with hard-wired smoke alarms. two-thirds of home fire deaths across the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 217, United States occur in homes that either “Standard for Safety for Single and January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 18 Meetings and Events Mark your calendars for the following events and activities.
Free Opioid Response Training program and/or a parking pass at the museum, Southwest Area Education Advisory Council The Baltimore County Department of Health contact [email protected]. Meeting is offering a free, two-hour training on how to The Southwest Area Education Advisory Council recognize, prevent and respond to an opioid Free Legal Advice at ‘Lawyer in the Library’ meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 12, 6:30 overdose by using intranasal naloxone—a in Owings Mills p.m. in the Johnnycake Elementary School prescription medication that is used to reverse Get free one-on-one legal advice as part of library, 5910 Craigmont Rd., Catonsville, 21228. an overdose. Trainings will be held Tuesday, Jan. Maryland Legal Aid’s Lawyer in the Library The topic is restorative practices. 23, 6 to 8 p.m. at Episcopal Church of Christ the program, which is being hosted at various library King, 1930 Brookdale Rd., Windsor Mill, 21244, and locations around the county, including in Owings Northwest Area Education Advisory Council Tuesday, Jan. 30, 6 to 8 p.m., Reisterstown United Mills, 10302 Grand Central Ave., on Wednesday, Meeting Methodist Church, 246 Main St., Reisterstown, Jan. 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. No appointments The Northwest Area Education Advisory Council 21136. are necessary. Attendees will be helped on a meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 first-come, first-served basis. Bring all relevant p.m. at Pikesville High School, 7621 Labyrinth Rd., History Presentation About Slaves in documents with you. Se habla espanol. Pikesville, 21208. The topic is school climate. The the Civil War Maryland Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals, contact is Clifford Collins, [email protected]. Historian and author Louis S. Diggs will give a law students, and volunteer attorneys will provide presentation about slaves and freed slaves from brief, one-on-one advice on a variety of civil Transitioning to Medicare Baltimore County who served in the Civil War. The legal issues including: bankruptcy, child custody Turning 65 years old or disabled and are ready to presentation is based on a 492-page book—his and support, debt collection, expungements, enroll in Medicare? The Baltimore County State tenth. The program will take place on Saturday, government benefits, housing, landlord/tenant Health Insurance Assistance Program will hold an Jan. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. and is free to the public, issues, veterans benefits and wage claims. For information session on transitioning to Medicare but donations will be accepted. Because of the more information, call 443-451-2805. on Monday, Feb. 5, at Randallstown Library, extreme limited parking at the museum, parking 8604 Liberty Rd., 21133. RVSP at 410- 887-2059 or passes will be required. To request a ticket to the [email protected].
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Jam n’ Slam Police Community Relations The Randallstown Community Center and Council Baltimore Jazz Alliance present a free weekly These councils consist of community leaders, Don't Jam n’ Slam jazz and poetry workshop on interested citizens and representatives of the Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call the center local business community, which meet to resolve Assume at 410-887- 0698 for more information. issues of concern and provide an open forum. The forums begin at 7 p.m. Information is subject We Know School Board to change, so call to verify the date, location Upcoming meetings of the Board of Education and time. Submit your notices for free community will be held at the Greenwood Campus, 6901 N. • Woodlawn Precinct 2 meetings are held events that are taking place in the Charles St. in Towson on Tuesday, Jan. 23, Feb. 6 the second Wednesday of each month Northwest Voice coverage area to and Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. A public hearing for the at the Woodlawn Precinct, 6424 Windsor FY2019 operating budget will be held on Jan. Mill Rd., 21207. Contact Malinda Taylor at nwvoicenews.com/contact-us/news/. 16 and the school board’s work session will be [email protected] or 410-265-5926. The Send your information at least 60 days held on Jan. 23. For more information, visit www. police precinct station number is 410-887- prior to the event. bcps.org/board. 4714. • Franklin Precinct 3 meetings are held the For paid advertising, contact County Council third Tuesday of each month at the Franklin [email protected] or Upcoming meetings of the County Council will Precinct, 606 Nicodemus Rd. in Reisterstown, 410-508-1424. be held 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, Monday, 21136. Brad Sharpless is director and may be Feb. 5, and Tuesday, Feb. 20 (the work sessions contacted at [email protected]. The are on Jan. 9, Jan. 30 and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.) at precinct station number is 410-887-6985. Want to share your opinion about the Historic Courthouse, 400 Washington Ave. in • Pikesville Precinct 4 meetings are held the an article that was published in the Towson. For more information, including on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Baltimore Northwest Voice? agendas and instructions to watch the meeting Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights online, visit www.baltimorecountymd.gov/ Ave. in Pikesville, 21208. Jerry Dantoni may Submit letter to [email protected] countycouncil. be reached at [email protected]. The or Northwest Voice, P.O. Box 47266, precinct contact number is 410-887-6775. Baltimore, MD 21244. January 2018 Northwest Voice Page 20
Crime in Northwest Area Include Shootings, Robberies Read a roundup of Baltimore County Police reports on some of the incidences of crime in the area so that you are aware of crimes and the alleged suspects’ methods of operation.
Police Seeks gunshot wound to the upper body. The suspect Violent Crimes Unit continues to investigate this Public’s is described as a short black male between incident. If you have any additional information Assistance the ages of 30 to 40 years old. Anyone with regarding this crime, please contact police at The A Style information about this shooting should call 410-307-2020. Studio store at Baltimore County Police at 410-307-2020. Contact the Metro Crime Stoppers hotline at 25 Hooks Lane You can also contact Metro Crime Stoppers. If 1-866-7LOCKUP; text message: Text “MCS” plus in Pikesville was your tip to the MCS hotline leads to the arrest and/ your message to “CRIMES” (274637); and online at burglarized in the or indictment of a suspect for a felony crime, you www.metrocrimestoppers.org early morning may be eligible for a cash reward. Contact the hours on Dec. 4 hotline available 24-hours a day toll free. Phone: Woodlawn Precinct and Officers Exposed to when the suspect shattered the front glass door 1-866-7LOCKUP; text message: Text “MCS” plus Fentanyl and stole numerous articles of designer clothing. your message to “CRIMES” (274637); and web tip: Just after 11 p.m. on Dec. 21, Baltimore County Anyone with information on the identity of this www.metrocrimestoppers.org Police dealt with several officers and the suspect or this crime is asked to contact police Woodlawn Precinct facility being exposed to at 410-307-2020. The Baltimore County Police Windsor Mills Shooting Leaves Man Injured fentanyl. Burglary/West Side Unit continues to investigate Baltimore County Police are investigating a The incident began when two people were this crime. shooting that occurred just before 10 p.m. on arrested during a traffic stop and recovered Dec. 23 on Cheviot Court in Windsor Mill. narcotics. The arresting officer returned to Man Shot at Loafer’s in Catonsville Two unknown suspects approached the male the Woodlawn Precinct to continue arresting Just after 12:30 a.m. on Dec. 25, Baltimore victim and during the ensuing encounter, he was procedures and he and another officer started County Police responded to the parking lot of shot at least once in the upper body. The victim to become ill after locating a white powdered Loafer’s Sports Bar and Grille, located in the 6500 was transported to a local hospital for treatment substance. Both received immediate medical block of Baltimore National Pike in Catonsville, for and is currently in good condition. The suspects attention from other officers inside the precinct reports of gunshots. remain outstanding. and from the Baltimore County Fire Department The victim, a 27-year-old man, suffered a The Baltimore County Police Department’s medical personnel. A third officer later became Become a FOSTER PARENT Your Home Can Change A Life Children thrive at home, not in a hospital. As a Specialized Foster Parent, you can give a child with medical needs loving care and a place to call home! To become a foster parent, you must be 21 years old, have reliable transportation and a spare bedroom. An additional source of household income is required.
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Holiday Reflections Welcome Our Cheerleaders from New Town High School in Owings Mills pose New Neighbors with Santa before they took the stage at the Christmas event at Metro Centre “Band the Community Together” event and Welcome our new neighbor is a list of some Christmas tree lighting last month. residential sales in the coverage area of the Northwest Voice newspaper from the previous month. This will be a feature every monthly issue. This list is from the MRIS and is provided courtesy of Tammy Rollins, Broker of Rollins & Associates Real Estate, 201 Milford Mill Rd., Pikesville. The list includes address, style, bedrooms, bathrooms, list price and closing price.
ADDRESS STYLE BEDROOM BATH LISTED CLOSE SALE WOODLAWN, 21207 4107 Chatham Rd Colonial 3 3 ½ $190,000 $190,000 4103 Springdale Ave Other 5 5 ½ $220,000 $222,400 1512 Kent Ave Split Level 3 2 ½ $215,000 $220,000 7116 Marston Rd Cape Cod 3 2 $234,900 $234,900 Brothers Darryl Gamerman and Stanley Fishman represented 5504 Wilvan Ave Rancher 3 2 $189,90 0 $189,90 0 Sharon Lodge #182 of Reisterstown, and brought the spirit of WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 the season to Sarah's Hope, a shelter for over 85 individuals in 8442 Dogwood Rd Split Level 4 2 ½ $480,000 $465,500 our community. Food and gifts were provided for everyone. 3612 Derby Shire Cir Colonial 2 2 $160,000 $160,000 When asked what was the best part of this program, the two 4 Hanna Ct Colonial 4 2 ½ $259,90 0 $259,90 0 brothers responded that it was the faces of the children and 2811 Claybrooke Dr Split Level 3 2 $212,000 $225,000 the sense they were not forgotten. 3201 Ripple Rd Cape Cod 4 3 $270,000 $262,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 1019 Viney Hill rd Colonial 4 2 ½ $475,000 $465,000 3 Morerick Ave Cape Cod 5 3 $424,900 $425,000 2135 Rockwell Ave Rancher 3 2 ½ $375,000 $365,000 4 Grantfield Ct Colonial 4 3 ½ $579,90 0 $555,000 217 Worthmont Rd Split Level 3 2 ½ $349,000 $340,000 RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 9007 Marcella Ave Colonial 4 3 $300,000 $300,000 3606 Rusty Rock Rd Tudor 3 2 $289,900 $2 87, 5 0 0 4041 Carthage Rd Racher 3 2 ½ $229,90 0 $225,000 4100 Bald Eagle Ct Colonial 5 3 ½ $449,000 $449,000 8434 Lecerner Rd Split Level 3 3 $269,90 0 $270,000 PIKESVILLE, 21208 4730 Byron Rd Rancher 3 2 ½ $229,90 0 $230,000 8830 Pikesville Rd Colonial 3 2 ½ $369,90 0 $360,000 110 Old Crossing Dr Colonial 4 23 ½ $399,90 0 $375,000 1212 Cobb Rd Split Foyer 3 1 ½ $244,900 $235,000 7940 Winterset Ave Contemporary 4 3 ½ $449,90 0 $425,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 33 Saddlestone Ct Colonial 4 3 ½ $277,000 $277,000 2319 Velvet Ridge Dr Contemporary 5 3 ½ $475,000 $470,000 1049 Campbell Meadows Rd Colonial 3 3 ½ $249,90 0 $253,000 4004 Long Lake Dr Colonial 4 3 ½ $425,900 $415,000 3647 Epping Forest Way Traditional 3 3 ½ $409,90 0 $399,90 0 REISTERSTOWN, 21136 2 Quail Cross Ct Colonial 4 3 (2) ½ $799,999 $800,000 201 Cherry HIll Rd E Split Level 4 3 $289,900 $295,000 4501 Butler Rd Rancher 3 2 $325,000 $315,000 8 Cornfield Ct Colonial 4 2 ½ $424,900 $412,500 40B Stocksdale Ave Craftsman 4 3 ½ $524,900 $524,900 ADDRESS STYLE BEDROOM BATH LISTED CLOSE SALE WOODLAWN, 21207 4107 Chatham Rd Colonial 3 3 ½ $190,000 $190,000 4103 Springdale Ave Other 5 5 ½ $220,000 $222,400 1512 Kent Ave Split Level 3 2 ½ $215,000 $220,000 7116 Marston Rd Cape Cod 3 2 $234,900 $234,900 5504 Wilvan Ave Rancher 3 2 $189,90 0 $189,90 0 WINDSOR MILLS, 21244 8442 Dogwood Rd Split Level 4 2 ½ $480,000 $465,500 3612 Derby Shire Cir Colonial 2 2 $160,000 $160,000 4 Hanna Ct Colonial 4 2 ½ $259,90 0 $259,90 0 2811 Claybrooke Dr Split Level 3 2 $212,000 $225,000 3201 Ripple Rd Cape Cod 4 3 $270,000 $262,000 CATONSVILLE, 21228 1019 Viney Hill rd Colonial 4 2 ½ $475,000 $465,000 3 Morerick Ave Cape Cod 5 3 $424,900 $425,000 2135 Rockwell Ave Rancher 3 2 ½ $375,000 $365,000 4 Grantfield Ct Colonial 4 3 ½ $579,90 0 $555,000 217 Worthmont Rd Split Level 3 2 ½ $349,000 $340,000 RANDALLSTOWN, 21133 9007 Marcella Ave Colonial 4 3 $300,000 $300,000 3606 Rusty Rock Rd Tudor 3 2 $289,900 $2 87, 5 0 0 4041 Carthage Rd Racher 3 2 ½ $229,90 0 $225,000 4100 Bald Eagle Ct Colonial 5 3 ½ $449,000 $449,000 8434 Lecerner Rd Split Level 3 3 $269,90 0 $270,000 PIKESVILLE, 21208 4730 Byron Rd Rancher 3 2 ½ $229,90 0 $230,000 8830 Pikesville Rd Colonial 3 2 ½ $369,90 0 $360,000 110 Old Crossing Dr Colonial 4 23 ½ $399,90 0 $375,000 1212 Cobb Rd Split Foyer 3 1 ½ $244,900 $235,000 7940 Winterset Ave Contemporary 4 3 ½ $449,90 0 $425,000 OWINGS MILLS, 21117 33 Saddlestone Ct Colonial 4 3 ½ $277,000 $277,000 2319 Velvet Ridge Dr Contemporary 5 3 ½ $475,000 $470,000 1049 Campbell Meadows Rd Colonial 3 3 ½ $249,90 0 $253,000 4004 Long Lake Dr Colonial 4 3 ½ $425,900 $415,000 3647 Epping Forest Way Traditional 3 3 ½ $409,90 0 $399,90 0 REISTERSTOWN, 21136 2 Quail Cross Ct Colonial 4 3 (2) ½ $799,999 $800,000 201 Cherry HIll Rd E Split Level 4 3 $289,900 $295,000 4501 Butler Rd Rancher 3 2 $325,000 $315,000 8 Cornfield Ct Colonial 4 2 ½ $424,900 $412,500 40B Stocksdale Ave Craftsman 4 3 ½ $524,900 $524,900