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By Zach Sparks tion while also increas- zach @pasadenavoice.com ing teacher pay. Hogan wants to allocate some etween Janu- of the funds for the ary 9 and April 8, same purpose — he set Bmany Americans aside $200 million to will focus on the Super implement the com- Bowl, Valentine’s Day, mission’s recommenda- and the Oscars and tions and an additional Sterling Organization is planning a full-scale redevelopment Grammy Awards. $20 million to expand of Pasadena Crossroads, including bringing in new businesses. During that 90-day access to prekinder- timespan, the 188-mem- garten — but he also ber Maryland General As- Kirwan Commission because panel later lowered that fig- wants to earmark $1.9 billion sembly will engage in policy of its chair, William “Brit” ure to $3.8 billion, but legis- for new construction fund- Businesses Coming To debates, with Democrats Kirwan, the group was asked lators still need to determine ing over five years. and Republicans drafting by lawmakers to devise how state and local govern- Delegate Nic Kipke said legislation that will have specific recommendations ments will divide the cost. education is important but Pasadena Crossroads a long-term impact on on how to improve student With Marylanders voting that Maryland schools need Marylanders. performance at all levels and “yes” on a ballot referendum to be held accountable for By Maya Pottiger property, as well as bringing in how to fund the necessary in November to ensure the current funds they have new tenants. EDUCATION investments. casino revenues are spent before taxpayers are asked to here could be new “The property was 100 per- Created in 2016, the When the Kirwan Com- on Maryland schools, the fork over more money. businesses in the cent leased at acquisition, but Commission on Innovation mission announced in state is expecting to receive “Our schools systems are TPasadena Crossroads Sterling believed that during and Excellence has spent December 2018 that Mary- an additional $4.4 billion in some of the best-funded Shopping Center as soon its ownership there would be two years analyzing ways land would need $4.4 billion school funding. schools systems in the coun- as October. an opportunity to recapture Maryland can meet the chal- annually to meet those Democrats want to spend try, and currently, our educa- In November 2015, Sterling the Kmart, and potentially lenges of a changing global goals, Governor Larry Hogan the money on the commis- tional outcomes rank middle Organization purchased the the Babies R Us and Shoppers economy. Often called the balked at the price tag. The sion’s recommendations: of the pack,” Kipke said. “We shopping center. At that time, Food spaces to add value as investments in prekinder- have some of the worst SAT all of the storefronts were they all paid below-market garten and special educa- »»Continued on A6 occupied. Now, the organi- rents,” said Greg Moross, zation is planning a “full- principal and chief operating What Does The MD scale redevelopment” of the »»Continued on A7 Report Card Mean For Polar Bear Plunge Dares Marylanders To A Anne Arundel Schools? Cold Swim In Support Of Special Olympics By Zach Sparks groups and other stakehold- [email protected] ers around Maryland drafted By Dylan Roche Bear Plunge at Sandy Point year is the generosity of Special Olympics in this the plan, which was adopted [email protected] State Park will bring a Marylanders who sup- unique way. It’s amazing arents of students in by the U.S. Department of crowd of warmhearted port this event,” said Greg to see thousands of people Anne Arundel County Education in early 2018. rrr! Are you ready to thrill-seekers to take a dip Shipley, spokesman for the out there willing to do this PPublic Schools can ESSA succeeded the No bear the cold? About in the cold waters of the Maryland State Police, and crazy thing — probably now see their child’s school Child Left Behind Act in gov- B10,000 people from Chesapeake Bay as a way of one of those who was there against the advice of family ranked in the same way as erning state school improve- across the state of Mary- raising money and showing for the inaugural Polar members and others – who restaurants and hotels: by a ment plans. land are — and you could be support for more than 7,000 Bear Plunge in 1997. “This I guarantee will have a five-star rating. Jason Dykstra, execu- one of them! On Saturday, Special Olympics Mary- is our 23rd Plunge, and we good time.” The new Maryland School tive director of the instruc- January 26, the Maryland land athletes. have people who return For the 23rd installa- Report Card, released in tional data division for State Police’s annual Polar “What excites me every year after year to support »»Continued on A4 December, evaluated schools Anne Arundel County Public statewide on a variety of Schools, explained the rat- factors: attendance, having ings at a December Board of a well-rounded curriculum, Education meeting. growth on English and “The biggest difference math state assessments, and with this new accountability progress of English lan- plan is that the old one was guage learners. based solely on test scores The new grading metric is and whether or not students part of Maryland’s account- passed state assessments,” ability system under the Dykstra said. “That was re- Every Student Succeeds Act ally, essentially, it.” (ESSA), legislation signed The new plan, he said, in 2015. Over an 18-month “will show a much more period, superintendents, balanced approach to how principals, teachers, parents, Maryland’s accountability community leaders, advocacy »»Continued on A7 Jay Offer Recognized At AACC’s Annual MLK Breakfast By Maya Pottiger is sponsored by Anne Arundel Dr. King.” U.S. Army veter- for Anne Arundel County are Kenya and Ghana. Community College. Offer works in an and NAACP being discussed, to be a voice “I’ve told people that I ay Offer received the “That’s still sinking in. many roles across subscribing for people that don’t know mentor and I’m training, I Leon H. White Clergy I’m blown away,” Offer said. Anne Arundel life member. how to get to the table or tell them, ‘When you want to JMemorial Award at this “What it’s saying is, in my County: community Recently, otherwise feel like they have make a difference, you’ve got year’s annual Dr. Martin Lu- work as a pastor, I’ve made a ambassador at Chesa- Offer organized no voice,” Offer said. to put on your servant hat, ther King Jr. Breakfast at La difference in Anne Arundel peake High School, Souls to the The Leon H. White Clergy and don’t look for a reward. Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie County while embodying the pastor at Harvest Polls, which Memorial Award is decided Just get up every morning, on January 21. The breakfast principles and the legacy of Crusade Ministries, transported by the United Black Clergy start your day with a purpose, general secretary of voters to the of Anne Arundel County. and your purpose should im- Empowering Believ- polls on Elec- Apostle Larry Thomas Sr., a pact somebody’s life. If you do ers Apostolic Inter- Jay Offer tion Day. This mentor to Offer and president that, one day, that which you national Network, school year, he of UBC, called to give Of- have sown is going to come Inside president of the helped establish fer the news. back to you,’” Offer said. Community...... A1-A8 Sports...... B1-B4 Black Officers’ Association of a food pantry at Chesapeake The two partnered to build Offer attended the memo- Politics & Opinion...... A9 School & Youth...... B5-B8 Maryland Natural Resources High School through Caring an organization called Em- rial breakfast with his wife Business ...... A10-A12 Arts & Entertainment.... B9-B12 Police, and as a member of the Cupboard LLC. powering Believers Apostolic and daughter. “I consider it an Business Directory...... B8 county executive’s transition “My most proud achieve- International Network. The honor and a privilege to serve team. In addition to his work ment is just being able to organization now reaches anywhere and anyway I can,” facebook.com/pasadenavoice @PasadenaVoice BLOG pasadenavoice.com/blogs in the county, Offer is also a come to the table where issues the United States, Tanzania, Offer said. A2 Jaa nu ry 23, 2019 pasadena Voice
Publishers Dianna Lancione Margueritte Mills Lonnie Lancione For Two Decades, Darryl Despeaux Editor’s Voice Chief Operating Officer Volunteer Larry Sells Of The Month Has Been Freezin’ For A Reason impressive. We also hope V.P., Operations that we’re able to tell these Brian Lancione Dylan Roche The Council of Baltimore local stories in such a way Sales Account Executive Ravens Roosts has kept Editor that they’re worth cut- Shannon Vitielliss track of its fundraising ting out and putting in a Inside Sales Support totals since only 2006, and scrapbook or posting to Heather Lancione in that time, the collec- By now, you’ve prob- your refrigerator — not just Editor tive roosts have raised $1.5 ably put away your holiday skimmed over and forgot- Dylan Roche million for Special Olym- decorations, taken down ten the next day. pics Maryland through the your tree, found a place Most months of the year, Sports Editor Polar Bear Plunge and Deep around the house to keep the paper comes with a Colin Murphy Creek Dunk. all the gifts you received, special edition enclosed in Assistant Editor Those two events have and let life return to normal its fold, and it’s often pretty Zach Sparks spawned many memorable after days — or maybe even timely to the season. This Staff Reporter moments for Darryl. weeks — of celebrations, month, it’s our Health, Maya Pottiger Super Plunger and Ravens Roost 65 president Darryl “I remember one time in visits and festivities. Beauty & Fitness Guide. Creative Director Despeaux received his Volunteer of the Month award from 2005 or 2006, the Chesa- So, now what are you This magazine has insight Will Nauman Voice sales account executive Shannon Vitielliss. peake Bay froze over,” he looking forward to? Valen- and advice from local Reporters said. “They had to bring tine’s Day? Easter? Maybe experts about how to take Alyson Kay By Zach Sparks they do bike rides — it’s very big monster barges to do spring and some warm- control of your health – and Sharon Mager competitive,” Darryl said of circles on the bay and break er weather? if sticking to a resolution Jane Seiss When Darryl Despeaux Special Olympics Maryland up the ice.” Eagerness and anticipa- isn’t all about appreciating Judy Tacyn participates in the Super athletes. “They are very He recalled that once dur- tion can be good things the present, I don’t know Columnists Plunge every winter, he feels enthusiastic.” ing the Deep Creek Dunk, because they keep us look- what is. You’re not stress- Mary Cobbler as if he’s attending a family Darry and his wife, “these guys put scuba gear ing forward, but there can ing over past missteps, and Peter Franchot reunion. There are laughs. Tracey Despeaux, have on, and with a chainsaw, be times — especially when you’re not thinking about Nic Kipke Sandi Parrish There are tears. Above all, been enthusiastic about the they made holes in the ice so you’re putting together a what outcome you’ll have Audrey Ruppert there is unity for a common Plunge since they were first people could get in.” monthly community news- weeks or months from now. Bryan Simonaire purpose: raising funds for recruited. As president of the Darryl will now turn his paper — where you feel as if Finally, there’s our inter- Nathan Volke the athletes of Special Olym- Solley Elementary PTA in attention to the Deep Creek you’re always living several est in encouraging our Contributors pics Maryland. the early 2000s, Tracey ral- Dunk and then two Ravens weeks in advance, and you community to shop local Jason LaBarge “You might not see these lied a group from the school Roost fundraisers: a bull can have trouble enjoying and support small busi- people all year, so it’s sad to to descend upon Sandy Point roast at Martin’s West on the moment. nesses here in town. I know say goodbye,” Darryl said. State Park in Annapolis. February 9 and an event at Maybe instead of asking it’s convenient to just click Darryl did his most recent Their own daughter, Beefalo Bob’s in March. what you’re looking forward a button on Amazon, but The Pasadena Voice Super Plunge on January 18. Rebecca, joined the Super For more information to now that Christmas is the experience of shopping is published by Since 2005, he has marked Plunge when she was 12. She about Roost 65, contact over, maybe I should ask local means enjoying an in- the event on his calendar continued for seven years Tracey Despeaux at 410- how you plan to enjoy living ventory of products picked Family owned and annually, knowing he has until leaving for college. 456-9999. Darryl welcomes in the present in 2019. I’m specially for consumers operated since 1981 to raise $10,000 and charge Darryl formed Ravens donations to his plunge page no expert, but I’m willing to in our area, having face- Please send your news to: [email protected] into the Chesapeake Bay Roost 65 in Pasadena in at www.plungemd.com. Select try it myself. to-face interaction with P.O. Box 177 24 times in 24 hours. Even 2001 to combine his love of “Donate” and “To A Plunger” There are many aspects employees, and supporting Pasadena, MD 21123 before that, Darryl got philanthropy and football and search for Despeaux. of the Voice mission that an entrepreneur who lives 410-255-5888 involved during the second fandom. Two years later, Darryl may be a hero for lend themselves to living right here and invests in year of the Polar Bear Plunge other roosts started joining helping special needs ath- in the present, and here the community. in 1998 because Victoria Roost 65 for the Plunge at letes, but that’s not the way are just a few off the top So even though it can be No part of this publication Hill — the daughter of his Sandy Point. he sees it. of my head. tempting to look forward to may be reproduced without friends Walt and Cathy “They come down in coach “Walt and Cathy are my We like to give credit exciting days ahead, espe- permission of the publisher ©2019. The publisher is — had Downs syndrome buses, yellow school buses, heroes because I’ve watched where credit is due when cially during these cold (and not responsible for any and played basketball with vans and pickup trucks, and how they’ve raised Victo- one of our community sometimes uneventful) errors, omissions, etc. Views Special Olympics. they tailgate like it’s a game,” ria,” Darryl said. “I’ve been members accomplishes days of January, let’s not expressed are not necessarily “They ski, they volleyball, Darryl said. inspired.” something especially lose sight of the present. those of the publisher.
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An updated audio and ship. “We are blessed to have a project, Messick & Associates Low ceilings and dark car- new furniture and a state-of- bright and joyful, if not a bit visual system allows families building to gather and worship (engineers), and Maryland pets and walls may have been the art sound and projection of an optical illusion. The once with children the opportunity in, as not all ministries and Contracting and Design (inte- the style in churches decades system. Most renovations dark — now pristine white — to leave the service and still churches have that, and while rior designers),” added Cosler. ago, but members of Galilee bring unplanned surprises, domed roof opens the sanctu- watch or listen from the lobby, God can be worshipped in “But mostly, thank you to Lutheran Church knew it was and this one was no differ- ary to highlight the soaring nurseries or other locations. any space, this highlights the everyone who contributed to- time for much-needed updates ent. It was discovered that a ceiling while not distracting “As I focus on discipleship at value we place in gathering as ward or prayed for this project. to both the interior and exte- total of 21 windows needed from the beauty or serenity Galilee, the building and how a community to learn about I cannot say that enough.” rior of the building. to be replaced due to rotting. of the space, and it makes the it looks has never been my and worship Jesus.” Comments from members Gary Thomas, manager of Improvements to the parking entire space look larger. primary focus, but this reno- Thomas insisted that the have been positive and encour- renovation projects, said the lot, including fixing drainage Repositionable chairs have vation has provided a more extensive project was enjoy- aging, Phoenix added. “People planning took two years, but issues, are still in progress at replaced bench pews in some welcoming space for people able. “We had an excellent are faithful, regardless of what after breaking ground in Oc- the Mountain Road church. areas of the sanctuary. The to connect, find encourage- team that worked very well the space looks like, but it has tober 2018, the changes to the “The changes were a long seating arrangements allow ment, and have the confidence together,” he said. been a facelift in a season of interior are now complete. time coming, but everything flexibility to use the space to then go out and share “I’d like to thank Gary for transition as we search for a The project, which exceeded came together beautifully,” for activities like Bible study, Jesus with others,” said Emily providing just the kind of new pastor,” she said. $500,000, included a new side- said Bob Cosler, congrega- walk leading to an impressive tional president. “We came in pergola at the main entrance on time, on budget, and with Polar Bear Plunge Dares Marylanders To A Cold Swim of the church. In the narthex minimal disruption. We’re and sanctuary is new flooring, just tickled!” »»Continued from A1 In addition to the Plunge lic will take place at 1:00pm, great excuse for officers and tion of the annual event, itself, that Saturday will 3:00pm and 4:00pm. businesspeople to break Maryland State Police hopes offer a festival of activities The festival will also away from their routine to to raise $2.5 million. All for plungers and spectators feature a new layout this support a good cause. participants need to do to alike. Live music, games, year, and new bands lined To find more information register is pledge $75, which food and drinks will make up for the show at the Rams on how you can partici- they can raise through the day enjoyable for every- Head Ice Lodge tent will pate in this year’s Polar crowdsourcing, sponsor- one involved. be Vertigo Red, Hot Tub Bear Plunge, flip through ships or a donation from A rolling plunge schedule Limo, Under the Covers and this guide and check out their own pocket. After on January 26 will give Blue Miracle. stories on how to prep for garnering the attention of even more people a chance In the days leading up to the plunge, what to expect their friends and family to participate than in past the Polar Bear Plunge, spe- at Plungefest, and what who donate, those partici- years. The day will kick off cial days will give specific your fundraising dollars pants make good on their with a Pee Wee and Family groups the opportunity to will go to support. For even promise to take the plunge Plunge at 11:00am, and oth- plunge together. The Cool more details, visit www. on the big day — it’s up to er special times throughout Schools Challenge on Thurs- plungemd.org. Above: The domed roof opens the sanctuary to highlight the them whether they want the day will include a 98 day, January 24, will bring And you don’t have to soaring ceiling while not distracting from the serenity of the to just run into the water Rock Plunge at noon and student groups to the park, worry, Shipley assures space. Below: In the narthex and sanctuary is new flooring, up to their ankles or fully a Purple Plunge with the and the Police Plunge and everyone. “It’s not as cold as new furniture, and an upgraded sound and projection system. submerge themselves. It all Ravens players at 2:00pm. Corporate Plunge on Friday, you think it will be,” he said. counts as plunging! Plunges for the general pub- January 25, will make a
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By Judy Tacyn all season. his own transporter, using didn’t race. My family is very Smith received the world his vehicle and 24-foot trailer supportive of me racing. They Ask most people how they championship award on to get his bike from one place come to races whenever they would react to driving more December 7 in Indianapolis. to another. can. Whenever they are not than 150mph and you might He also received a reward For the most part, Smith physically able to attend, they see them cringe, but not for setting a national record funds his racing expenses. He always watch the live feed Ronnie Smith. at Maryland International owns his bike. He does have from home.” “Drag racing is an adrena- Raceway in May, running sponsors, including Innova- As he reflects on 2018, he line rush. I am very competi- 3.973 seconds in one-eighth of tive Performance, Vance and said he vividly remembers the tive and always like to strive to a mile at 176mph. He currently Hines, and FuelTech. Now that entire race season — every be the best, No. 1,” Smith said. holds the national record for he’s a champion, he’s also ac- race, the good and the bad. “Racing can be dangerous, but the fastest nitrous bike. tively seeking sponsors to help “I remember how good it it is in my blood and it keeps The international competi- him defend his title in 2019. felt to accomplish my goal and me sane. I couldn’t imagine tion in the drag racing world Smith’s bike is custom made win the championship. The my life without racing.” is tough. Drivers from around by Innovative Performance day I knew I had clenched the Smith has been racing the world vie for one spot in a Ronnie Smith has been racing motorcycles for 25 years, first in Racing. It is maintained by In- championship, I had actually motorcycles for 25 years, first field that has no more than 16 motocross and for the last six years drag-racing motorcycles. novative Performance Racing, lost the race due to a mistake in motocross and for the last bikes in a final race. and partners mechanic/tuner and I thought that mistake six years drag-racing motor- Striving for perfection in a ing. All races have one practice family affair. My family and Shane Smith, Eddie Kraewic at had actually cost me the cycles, but 2018 proved to be sport where winning and los- day, so you can get experience friends come to my races. I Vance and Hines, and Robin- championship,” Smith said. his most successful year to ing is separated by hundredths at the track and make adjust- enjoy putting a smile on the son Transmissions. “I ended up still winning, but date. Smith won the Profes- of a second or being out of ments in your tune-up for that spectators’ faces as they root Smith is married and has I remember how upset and sional Drag Racers Association position by the width of a hair specific track.” me on. When my infant twin five children; his oldest is 25 disappointed I was, and how a (PDRA) World Championship requires hours of practice and Smith said that even though boys are older, I hope to pass and he has twin newborns. few seconds later when I found race season in the PXM (Pro fine-tuning. he’s the one on the bike, drag my legacy onto them and get “Racing is extremely out, I had clinched the cham- Extreme Motorcycle) class. “My team and I go to Capitol racing is a team sport. “I them into racing.” expensive, and my family pionship, how great if felt. I The last race of the season was Raceway and Budd’s Creek a would not be where I am with- The racing circuit requires has made a lot of sacrifices so will never forget that feeling.” held October 20 at Virginia lot on the weekends to prac- out my tuner, Shane Smith,” a lot of traveling because that I can pursue my dream,” To follow Smith’s career, Motorsports Park. It was there tice,” Smith explained. “We he added. “I love motorcycles, there are few local races. he said. “They forgo family follow him on Facebook by he clinched the championship also pay to practice at all of the the camaraderie and the Smith said he’s driven up to vacations and other luxuries searching for “Ronnie Pro- after being the points leader races the day before qualify- drag-racing sport itself. It is a 14 hours to get to a race. He’s we would be able to afford if I mod Smith.”
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Kipke from the House, and with So there isn’t a direct correla- for us,’” Chisholm said. “So Simonaire would like the Act, which sets the bar at expects that debate to return a record 72 women serving tion between funding and you can take that minimum law to be modified after the 50 percent renewable en- this session. in the state legislature, the educational outcomes.” wage from $10 to $100 and I state gets input from sheriffs ergy by 2030. “When the federal govern- General Assembly has a new The state may not deter- think it’s just going to have a and police officers who have According to a report pub- ment cut taxes, the Demo- look. Uncertainty looms over mine the funding formulas negative effect on the busi- seen the law’s impact. Kipke lished by the Maryland Energy cratic leadership refused to Annapolis. Will lawmakers until 2020, but look for the ness community as a whole. is concerned about the risk to Administration in January modernize our code to hold firm in their requests or conversation to get start- You will set your own value if law enforcement officers who 2018, the state uses nuclear for accommodate and it was will they cross the aisle to find ed in 2019. you’re good at what you do and cease the guns, and he believes 45.5 percent of its energy, coal sort of a backhanded way of compromise? if you’re willing to work.” the people “flagged” by the bill for 25.4 percent and natural increasing taxes on Maryland- “In the Senate, we have 40 RECREATIONAL Reflecting on his own expe- should be brought in for psy- gas for 16.3 percent. ers by about $200 million a percent new membership, MARIJUANA rience working an entry-level chiatric evaluation and treat- If the bill is passed, Kipke year,” he said. which is a huge turnover not A debate about recreational job at the Friendly’s restaurant ment. Some people, he said, estimates that taxpayers He is also focusing on only in numbers but also in marijuana will likely flow on Mountain Road, Kipke are worried that such a provi- would see their BGE utility legislation to create a violent knowledge,” Simonaire said. along party lines. Medicinal said a higher minimum wage sion would stigmatize people bills doubled. criminals registry online, “Of the eight chairmen and cannabis was made legal in would result in fewer jobs for with mental health issues. “I’m supportive of growing much like the sex offender vice chairmen from last term, 2013 but licenses were not is- teens who rely on those jobs to Both Democrats and Re- the clean energy portfolio as registry, but to notify people we have seven new names. sued until 2016. learn how to arrive to work on publicans have also pushed for technologies come online that of any neighbors who were You lose a lot of institutional The legalization of recre- time, manage a schedule and banning “ghost guns,” which are cost-effective, but simply convicted of carjacking, armed knowledge.” ational marijuana would mean checking account, and work are homemade guns without passing a bill that sounds good robbery and other crimes. Kipke has noticed a change, more money to spend on with the public. serial numbers, and firearms without taking into account with the legislature shifting schools. Based on discussions “If the Democrats are insis- made with 3D printers. Those the people that it will ulti- OTHER LAWS more to the left. “Many people he has heard, Senator Bryan tent on passing the $15 mini- bills would mirror laws passed mately hurt, I can’t support After successfully pass- on the left are political activ- Simonaire anticipates the mum wage, which I think is at the federal level. that,” he said. ing a service dog program to ists and their experience in debate to heat up next year irresponsible, frankly, it would Chisholm added, “There’s help veterans, Simonaire now the private sector is limited, in the Senate. Kipke expects be my hope that we could look SPORTS BETTING going to be new mechanisms wants to extend the program and as a result of that, they are the measure to go on the 2020 at protecting some of our rural If Maryland legalizes sports coming online to provide us to include horse therapy. pushing for bills that in many ballot and be passed by Mary- areas, which would immedi- betting, more money would with clean energy … You can’t Simonaire visited Maryland cases might sound good but land voters. ately be put at an economic be available for schools, roads eliminate the free market Therapeutic Riding in Crowns- would actually be detrimental disadvantage to all of our and other needs. Pennsylva- because it will always provide ville where he saw the horses’ to our economy,” Kipke said. MINIMUM WAGE surrounding states, [which nia, Delaware, New Jersey, the best product.” impact on veterans, children Chisholm, who met many of Now that a four-year rollout pay less]. And I would also like West Virginia and several and individuals with spe- those new legislators during has brought Maryland’s to look at how we can exempt other states have already ap- GERRYMANDERING cial needs. a three-day bus tour, agreed minimum wage from $7.25 certain youth so it doesn’t proved sports betting. A federal court ruled the The senator also wants with Kipke but said the new to $10.10, Democrats in the harm youth employment.” The main debate is whether drawing of lines in the 6th Maryland to adopt an Election legislators are all good people General Assembly want to to allow gaming only at district to be unconstitutional, Day program similar to one who he’s excited to work with. increase the minimum wage GUN LAWS AND casinos or also at racetracks, but Attorney General Brian implemented in Montgom- “One of the best pieces to $15 an hour. MENTAL HEALTH Kipke said. He’s in favor of Frosh appealed the ruling. ery County. of advice I got was to form District 31B representa- The gun debate has renewed either so long as there are While the legislature awaits “It allows middle schoolers relationships and work with tives have strong feelings on life after five Capital Gazette protections against gambling a final decision from the and high schoolers who are everybody,” Chisholm said. the subject. Newly elected newspaper employees were addiction, which Simonaire Supreme Court regarding not eligible to vote yet to come “And I agree that as Republi- Delegate Brian Chisholm said shot in their Annapolis office also sees as a problem. gerrymandering in Maryland participate in the election cans in the minority, if we can that the minimum wage, for in June 2018. “You may get the money and North Carolina, Hogan process to get them interested just slow down some of the some people like his wife’s One bill in 2018 addressed for education, but you has tasked a commission with while they are young, because bills and speak to the other aunt who has Down syn- the issue of mental health. The have to realize it will ad- redrawing the maps so they we always talk about young legislators that are trying drome, provides opportunities “red flag” law allows judges to versely affect other families,” better represent the public people not voting,” Simonaire to push the laws, maybe we to fulfill a purpose rather than order that someone’s guns are Simonaire said. instead of manipulating the said. “They will be an assistant can amend the bills and give feed a family of four. He also temporarily ceased if that per- lines for political gain. to the election chief judge, so them our side of what the real has other concerns. son is a danger to themselves THE ENVIRONMENT they will get credits for volun- impact of the bills will be.” “As a small-business owner, or others. 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Pasadena’s four-star schools “This is a significant new Graphic courtesy of Anne Arundel County Public Schools represented a broad range, tool for our county and High schools are graded by tests, graduation rate and chronic from Chesapeake High in the our state to use in terms of Visit www.pasadenavoice.com for a story on Chesapeake absenteeism above other factors. Middle and elementary 72nd percentile to Pasadena measuring the performance Sports and Entertainment Group’s newest plans for the schools are graded by growth on test scores, progress on Elementary in the 47th per- of schools,” Arlotto said in a 544-acre property that was formerly home to Crownsville English language efficiency and other factors. centile. Three-star schools statement. “We, along with Hospital Center: a 10,000-seat stadium, 24 turf fields and peaked at the 45th percen- our schools, are eager to use 360 acres of open space near the Bacon Ridge Natural Area. tile for George Fox Middle, this baseline data as another 24th for Bodkin Elementary measure in the context of our New Businesses Coming To and 23rd for Riviera Beach Strategic Plan, which remains Elementary, and went as low our guiding force to help Moore Earns Zeitgeist Award Pasadena Crossroads as the 13th percentile for Lake every single student achieve Cassandra Moore, an assis- me, that ties into the work I tive Director Sandi Shore and Solley elemen- his or her full potential.” tant director of enrollment, do on equity, inclusion and Parrish said she tary schools. To learn more or to see an development and admissions diversity. I’m very proud to wonders what the All Anne Arundel County individual school’s grades, at Anne Arundel Community receive that award.” next five years will elementary schools lost 15 visit www.mdreportcard.org. College who serves on North- At Northeast, Moore has look like. points in two categories: east High School’s Signature done “very nontraditional “I think any Access to a Well-Rounded Program’s things,” and she is proud of impact is good rather Curriculum and Credit for a Integrated her work at the high school. than an empty store- Well-Rounded Curriculum. How Local Community “The people at that school front,” Parrish said. The AACPS website said that Stakeholders are always looking for ways “Any kind of new when the indicators were es- Schools Rank Team, earned to improve the success of business is good for tablished, the school system Four-Star Schools the Dr. Martin their students, and I’m privi- »»Continued from A1 the economy.” had no mechanism to track • Chesapeake High Luther King leged that they have included officer for Sterling Organiza- Parrish also noted the which fifth-graders experi- • Northeast High Jr. Zeit- me in those conversations,” tion in a statement. additional jobs these new busi- enced all health standards in • Chesapeake Cassandra geist Award. Moore said. “It’s helped me Currently, HomeGoods, nesses will bring to Pasadena. different curriculums. Bay Middle Moore Moore said grow as a professional, and Hobby Lobby and TJ Maxx “Obviously it’s going to Given the inconsistency • Pasadena Elementary that as a black hopefully we’ve helped stu- have signed leases to fill the bring jobs to the area,” Parrish of the data, Superintendent Three-Star Schools woman who grew up in the dents, as well.” shopping center. said. “Hopefully some of those George Arlotto decided not • George Fox Middle south, she was influenced Moore has dedicated “We have now executed people that lost their jobs to report any fifth-grade • Bodkin Elementary by King. One such way was her career toward helping leases with HomeGoods and when those businesses went student as having met stan- • Fort Smallwood through a discussion he had first-generation college stu- Hobby Lobby to take the ma- out can now recoup jobs with dards in these two categories. Elementary about faith, requiring “you to dents succeed. jority of the Kmart space, and these incoming companies.” The situation was addressed, • Lake Shore Elementary take the first step when you “I’m most proud of the will create about 11,950 square Other than TJ Maxx, and AACPS can now track • Riviera Beach don’t know what the whole fact that I can help first feet of small shop space facing HomeGoods and Hobby all fifth-grade students and Elementary staircase will look like.” generation college students Governor Ritchie Highway, Lobby, none of the other their access to the health • Solley Elementary “For me, that summed up be hopeful and give them the which will take up the re- incoming tenants have been curriculum. • Sunset Elementary the work we do at AACC. We guidance so they will know mainder of the Kmart space,” announced. While Arlotto said he ex- Two-Star Schools ask students to take their what they need to do to not Moross said in the statement. Sterling Organization owns pects each elementary school • High Point Elementary first step with us, and we only enroll in college but “We have also executed a lease more than 10 million square to earn an additional star • Jacobsville Elementary get them to the top of their to graduate from college,” with TJ Maxx to occupy a por- feet of real estate across the next year, Board of Education staircase,” Moore said. “To Moore said. tion of the Babies R Us space, United States. Pasadena Cross- and we are working on several roads is the company’s only other national leases to fill up property in Maryland. the remainder of the vacancy “We anticipate commencing that can be announced once a full-scale redevelopment of executed.” the property in early Q2 with With other big corpora- tenants opening for business LASER CATARACT SURGERY tions, like Sears, going out of between October 2019 and business in the area, Pasadena March 2020,” Moross said in Call Today! 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By Judy Tacyn Residents can see Baltimore need to live anywhere else. After are now married with children of Whitmire. “The location alone is across the river and watch the she married, she wanted to stay their own, but she has no inten- appealing to most people. It is lo- Stoney Beach is a tiny com- cruise and cargo ships come into in Pasadena. tions of moving. She and her hus- cated in Anne Arundel County but munity of condominiums located Baltimore Harbor. With very little “Stoney Beach was a new up- band occasionally attend home- is an easy commute to Baltimore off Fort Smallwood Road. It’s traffic, life in Stoney Beach is coming community with a pool owners meetings, where residents City, Baltimore County, Annapo- a peninsula nestled within the quiet and tranquil. and tennis courts for the girls, discuss what improvements could lis, and the D.C. areas. Shopping is Patapsco River, Nabbs Creek, The tight-knit community and they were able to stay in be made to the neighborhood. close by and malls are within 15 to Stoney Creek, Cox Creek and Back enjoys cookouts, meet-and-greets, their same school,” said Ringler- 30 minutes away.” Cove. Water views are plentiful in Halloween and other holiday par- Stevinson, a Northeast Senior Jane Whitmire Whitmire also highly recom- this neighborhood of small courts ties for the children, beach clean- High School graduate. “We liked Resident for 17 Years mends Stoney Beach for anyone and cul-de-sacs. The condos are ups and community days, com- Stoney Beach because it is close to Jane Whitmire’s father was looking in Pasadena. spacious at approximately 2,000 munity yard sales, and dumpster water with easy access to D.C. and raised in Stoney Beach, so she “Stoney Beach been a nice place square feet. days twice a year for yard cleanup. [Interstate] 695.” knew the area well. When it was to raise my family,” she added. There are tennis courts, a dog- As one of the original home- time for her family to move, she “The neighbors have been respect- walk area, a boardwalk, a pool, owners in 1991, Ringler-Stevinson had Stoney Beach on the top of ful, helpful and just good friends. camper and boat storage, and a has seen the area develop over the her list of neighborhoods to visit. In my court, we watch over each small boat ramp. years, but she insists it still feels “The community is unique in other. For me, I like jogging. So Public schools in the area are like the country. “Stoney Beach is several ways,” said Whitmire. “It’s the area is safe to run and pro- Solley Elementary, George Fox not congested at all,” she added. a private community that provides vides trails, boardwalk and the Middle and Northeast High As for recommending the neigh- police officers as security for our private community road to run on. schools. The development borhood, Ringler-Stevinson gives residents. Outdoors, you can crab “My neighbors are like my own started to spring up in 1990. the community a resounding two and fish right outside your doors. family. We have always gotten thumbs up. It is a pet-friendly community and along with our neighbors and I Faith “We are very happy here. Ev- has plenty of walking paths to trust them. We know they are Ringler-Stevinson eryone is neighborly and helpful walk your dogs.” there when we need them,” she Resident for 27 Years in times of need,” added Ringler- Whitmire noted that the com- continued. “Most of the time, our Once upon a time, Baltimore Stevinson. “There is always some- munity has an HOA that works neighbors work together with residents considered Pasadena one helping a friend or a family in hard to keep the community up- snow removal, shoveling their the “country.” Faith Ringler- need. We do that no matter what. to-date and clean, providing great cars out, and coming to your aid Stevinson’s family was one of It’s the American way. Whether curb appeal to visitors. if you have car issues or a flat tire. those families. Her parents it’s watering your plants or walk- “Another great feature is the And most of all, we provide moral bought a rancher in Pasa- ing or feeding your dog, our neigh- fact that we have gas stations, support at times when a loved dena in 1953, and Ringler- bors are always there.” fast food restaurants and stores one is sick or recovering from Stevinson has never seen the Ringler-Stevinson’s children less than two miles away,” added a surgery.” Proud Sponsor of the Neighborhood of the Month!
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January 23, 2019 Pasadena Voice Politics & Opinion A9 America And Anne Arundel County Fighting For Greater is to make our commu- the appeal from Attor- Based on the hearings Bryan nity better. ney General Brian Frosh. and input from read- Transparency Simonaire With that being said Personally, I am not sure ers like you, I will vote Senator District 31 and the elections over, why he did not allow the accordingly. plicants and select the best the General Assembly has corrective action needed, It should be noted that Nathan Volke candidate. Sound familiar? opened its door again in but he chose to appeal the some bills also repeal Councilman Of course it does. That is pportunities are 2019. Many issues need ruling that Maryland’s existing bad laws. So for District 3 how most jobs get filled. readily available our immediate atten- maps were unconstitu- those who say, “Don’t pass It’s just common sense. It Ofor those who tion, and it is time to get tionally drawn. any more laws, because also sets a more transpar- seek them in America. back to the business of Another issue facing we do not want any more our new Anne Arundel ent standard for selecting That is also true for Anne the people. my committee and Senate government in our lives,” County Council has people for some of the Arundel County. For We will deal with will be the rapid decline please realize it takes new Ybeen in office for just top jobs in Anne Arundel someone who came as a budget issues that range of the oyster population legislation just to repeal over one month. In that time, County government. And I newbie to politics with from the large price-tag of despite numerous at- a bad law. I have been pushing hard on think that is a good thing. only a desire to restore the Kirwan Commission tempts to revitalize their My personal view is that something I campaigned to Another area to which the voice of the people in on education to money numbers in the bay. This there will be some good do: make local government I am currently working to Annapolis, I am honored needed to restore the bay complex issue has many legislation that improves more transparent. The issue bring transparency is the again to represent the to the financial remedy moving parts, interests our lives and there will of transparency has come up termination of the 287(g) people of Pasadena. for the state workers drug and variables. As our be some bad legislation in two areas in just the past program by County Execu- I never imagined I prescription program. district is basically sur- that would create more few weeks: 1) appointing a tive Steuart Pittman. The would end up in politics, Additionally, we will rounded by water, it is burdens in our lives. My new county auditor and 2) 287(g) program deputizes as I came from relatively continue to work on the especially important to goal is to distinguish the process that ended the highly trained detention humble beginnings and opioid issue that is ravag- me that we continue to between the two and vote 287(g) program. officers to assist in screen- cared little for public ing our county, state and improve the quality of our accordingly. The county auditor in ing individuals during the speaking. However, in our country. No single solu- waterways. Also, I will lead the ef- Anne Arundel County is booking process at our local county, all things are pos- tion will fix this growing In the Senate alone, fort on legislation dealing selected by and reports to the detention centers after they sible with the will to work problem, but we must there will be nearly 1,000 with helping our military county council. The audi- have been arrested and hard, a passion to find continue to work to re- bills introduced that will and veterans, improv- tor’s office ensures that the charged with a crime. While solutions and a desire to duce this epidemic. This attempt to change Mary- ing our election system, money appropriated by the I feel strongly that 287(g) is serve our fellow residents. issue knows no boundar- land law. Some will be improving the lives of county council is spent by the a solid program that worked First, let me say thank ies and it affects every mundane bills that are children and a few other county executive and other well here in Anne Arundel you for your confidence in demographic. primarily corrective in areas of need. However, county departments in the County, and I wish the ad- me. I always think of my We will continue to nature, but there will be that discussion will have correct way. This is a vital ministration had taken the position as one of public work on a nonpartisan other bills to move us in to wait until another position because it serves as time to hear that argument service, and please know solution to the disrespect- one direction or another. Pasadena Voice edition. the fiscal watchdog for the before terminating it, I also that I have an open- ful and disgraceful politi- It is my intention to listen If I can be of any as- county’s money — and your realize that there is another door policy to everyone cal drawing of maps for intently to the hearings sistance, contact me at tax dollars. argument on the other side independent of your Congress and local rep- to understand if these Bryan.Simonaire@senate. When we first took of- that is worthy of discussion. views, party affiliation resentation. The highest initiatives help or hinder state.md.us or call my of- fice in early December, the I am happy that we are or anything else. My goal court in the land will hear our community and state. fice at 410-841-3658. county council members finally having a discussion learned that our current around the merits of 287(g) county auditor was scheduled as a result of a resolution to retire on December 31. We I introduced that asks the A Quick Update From The General Assembly had to select a replacement, county executive to reinsti- and fast. In the past, the tute the program. Discus- ingful and commonsense Health and Government merous issues. One of county council has chosen sion around issues like this Nic Kipke solutions to issues we face Operations Committee, I those issues includes find- someone who already works one between citizens and Delegate here in our state. We have plan to introduce legis- ing a solution to the part within the auditor’s office to their elected officials — District 31 a legislative package that lation that will expose of Fort Smallwood Road serve as the new auditor. But before policy decisions are includes accountability pricing schemes in the inside Baltimore City in I and others on the council made — is what govern- in courtrooms to expose prescription drug supply Curtis Bay. Even though had a significant concern: ment and making policy is he 439th an- judges with a record of chain. I believe patients this is outside our dis- how do we know that we all about. In my opinion, nual session of the leniency of violent repeat are paying way too much trict, many of our citizens have the best candidate for discussions like this one TMaryland General felons, creating a repeat for many aspects of use this stretch of road the position in-house? We lead to better understand- Assembly is underway! It violent offender registry, health care, especially to reach Interstate 695 or have some tremendously in- ing and better policy. began with swearing in a and adding the option of pharmaceuticals. Fur- Ordinance Road, and it’s telligent and capable people While I hope that the new legislature and Gov- cameras in the courtroom thermore, there is also in deplorable condition. I in our county auditor’s office, county executive changes ernor Larry Hogan. Our so the public will be able a real threat to commu- hope to report good news which is one of the best in his decision and decides swearing-in was really to more easily witness nity-based pharmacies on this in the near future. Maryland. But there are also to reinstate the 287(g) meaningful for me as it is criminal sentencing. We like Mike’s Pharmacy It’s not too late to reach many smart, hardworking program in Anne Arundel such an amazing privi- plan to add school re- and other EPIC pharma- out to me regarding is- people in the private sector County to make our com- lege — thank you for your source officers in public cies that could be forced sues that you’d like to see and other parts of govern- munity safer, at least I can trust! It was special for schools and will support out of business. I have a addressed in the com- ment who might be qualified say I was part of bringing me to have Susannah and Governor Hogan’s ac- series of bills designed to munity or legislatively. for the position. that debate to the people the kids with me during countability in education protect these pharmacies The best way to reach me Fortunately, the council who elected us, and we the ceremony. legislation to create better from unfair monopolistic during session is by email was able to come up with a heard from them. You elect- I was once again elected safeguards against waste, practices. at nicholaus.kipke@house. bipartisan solution: ad- ed me to listen and then act, Republican leader in the fraud and abuse. We will Locally I am work- state.md.us or by calling vertise the position, seek not the other way around. I House, and our caucus also work to reduce taxes ing with Senator Bryan 410-841-3421. applicants, interview the ap- intend to act accordingly. will work aggressively this on retirement income. Simonaire and Delegate session to advance mean- As a member of the Brian Chisholm on nu- What To Know: Resolutions On 287(G) Gearing Up For This After the January edition residents. David Zwald of the North of the Pasadena Voice went Debbie Jasen referred to the County Republican Club to print, the Anne Arundel program’s “fear tactics.” opined that 287(g) is a “tre- Year’s Tax Filing Season County Council debated Coun- “I am opposed to any mendous benefit to public cilman Nathan Volke’s resolu- program that encourages safety,” allowing local offi- refunds are deposited into serve as critical organs tions to reinstate the 287(g) the use of racial profiling cials to partner with federal Marylanders’ bank ac- of our taxpayer service immigrant screening program and racial discrimination,” officers in identifying “crimi- Peter Franchot counts, on average, within operations. and not to use funds provided she said. “I am opposed to nal aliens.” Comptroller 2.1 business days. Our friendly profes- by the federal government any program that makes our A first-generation Ameri- Providing respectful, sional staff can assist for the legal representation of county less safe by making can, Harry Freeman detailed responsive and results- taxpayers with making detainees in civil proceedings anyone, including immi- how he was born to Mexican ith the 2019 tax oriented customer service payments to settle tax instituted by the Department grants, whether documented parents and adopted by a filing season continues to be the core liabilities and provide free of Homeland Security. or undocumented, feel that man in Miami. There, he saw Wset to officially pillar of my agency, and state tax preparation and County Executive Steuart they or others in their com- other first-generation Ameri- start on January 28, my we continue to find more filing services. Pittman suspended the pro- munity may be deported if cans blossom into success- agency has been hard at ways to improve taxpay- Taxpayers who have gram after a press conference they come forward to talk ful people. work over the last several ers’ experience. questions can either visit on December 27, and although to the police about crimes in “We have grown up to be months to ensure that our I am pleased to an- our branch offices or call he said he had no plans to their neighborhoods.” very successful people and agency has the capability nounce that we are rolling our taxpayer services hot- reinstate 287(g), he held two Corine Frank said we are stewards to our community,” to continue delivering the out a brand-new, state- line at 1-800-MD-TAXES. town hall meetings in Janu- all descendants of immi- Freeman said. “We carry the level of service and re- of-the-art, and transfor- To find a list of branch ary to solicit input from the grants, but that doesn’t mean torch for our future. I have a sults that taxpayers have mational tax processing offices across Maryland, community. the county should “sus- son, and this county is where grown to expect from system — which we are please visit www.mary- During the January 7 coun- pend the processes of good I chose to call home, not him. the Maryland Comptrol- calling COMPASS — that landtaxes.gov. ty council meeting, several government.” And I want to make sure that ler’s Office. will deliver increased effi- It remains a true Anne Arundel County resi- “Most recently, this new the home that he inherits While I am extremely ciencies by providing our privilege to serve as your dents spoke in general terms administration has chosen is one that we can all be frustrated by the historic taxpayers (both individu- comptroller, and I contin- about immigration (they were political agenda over good gov- proud of.” duration of the cur- als and businesses) with ue to be firmly committed asked to withhold testimony ernment. This administration Stay tuned to the Pasadena rent federal government an easier and more user- to provide all Maryland specific to the resolution until has declared that taxpayer Voice Facebook page and web- partial shutdown, I am friendly filing experience. taxpayers with the level of the January 22 meeting). money will be used to fund site at www.pasadenavoice.com hopeful the Internal Rev- Our new COMPASS service they deserve from Much of the testimony came legal representation for illegal for updates on the January enue Service will process system also will signifi- my agency. from the following Pasadena immigrants.” 22 meeting. tax returns as scheduled cantly improve our ability despite the considerable to identify tax avoidance, disruption in government conduct audits and issue operations brought about assessments — all of by the shutdown. which are critical tools to Have An Opinion? Annually, we collect $17 ensure tax fairness. billion in revenue, process What’s more, the state- more than 3 million tax of-the-art technology will Send us a letter to the editor by emailing returns, and we disburse transform the process by more than $2.2 billion which we protect Mary- in refunds. land taxpayers from tax [email protected] I’m exceptionally proud fraud and identity theft. of the fact that the vast Our 12 regional branch majority of electronic tax offices across the state January 23, 2019 pasadena voice A10 Business A Pasadena Landmark, Lauer’s PBA Update Celebrates 45 Years In The Community and Riviera Beach fire Sandi departments are always Parrish a big help with the star Executive By Judy Tacyn Director on the tree and bringing Santa in on his sleigh. orty-five years ago, Ed All of these groups and and Helen Lauer pur- he Pasadena Busi- businesses make the Fchased the Super Thrift ness Association tree lighting what it is. grocery store at the intersec- Theld its tree light- We really want to thank tion of Mountain and Tick ing ceremony in Decem- the Eastern District Neck roads with a vision of ber. It was a cold eve- Police Department and establishing a family-owned ning, but the children the reserve officers for and community-based were still in attendance keeping everyone safe. grocery store to serve their to play games, eat treats, We are gearing up for Pasadena community. sit on Santa’s lap and our Membership Direc- The Lauers’ hard work get their pictures taken. tory and Community ensured the vision would Costello’s Ace Hardware Guide, which will be out be as strong in 1974 as it is & Hearth pulls this in July. We print and today, 45 years later, un- event together for the distribute 5,000 copies, der the leadership of their PBA. The employees and there are oppor- daughters, Bernie Snoops Above: Bernie Snoops (left) and Babbie Poyer help decorate the tree tunities to advertise. and Babbie Poyer. purchased Lauer’s Supermarket & Bakery along with Gable, Pasa- If you have a business, “I think our parents would from their parents in 2006, though they had dena Sign Company and now is a great time to be very happy that we’ve been running the business since the late several PBA members. join the PBA. made it 45 years,” said Poyer, ‘90s. Together they build on the traditions Macaroni Kid is also We will hold our annu- “and I think they would be of their parents to keep their focus squarely on hand to play a game al scholarship fundrais- very excited about where the on the customer. Right: Ed and Helen Lauer with the children. The er on March 2 at Kurtz’s next 45 years will take us.” envisioned having a family-owned and Greene Turtle, Mu- Beach from 7:00pm to Snoops agreed, saying, community-based grocery store to serve tiny Pirate Bar & Island 11:00pm. The Guys in “Mom and Dad would be their Pasadena community. Grille, Two Rivers Steak Thin Ties band will be surprised by what’s going & Fish House, Bruster’s back to help us dance on in the industry today, family acquired space once area schools through the Ice Cream (Severna Park and have fun. Last year’s but they’d be very happy occupied by Rite Aid. The Lauer’s Learning Ladder The homemade tradition and Glen Burnie), and profit exceeded $15,000, that the Lauer’s tradition additional space brought the program, which allows cus- continues in the bakery, Salsa Tex-Mex Grill pro- which went to Pasadena continues.” store to 40,000 square feet, tomers to donate a portion where bakers make every- vided the great refresh- high school seniors. We Last year, Lauer’s Super- three times the size of the of their grocery purchase to thing from scratch. “The ments for the crowd. hope to break that re- market & Bakery added original store. a school of their choice. bakery was our mother’s Bay Country Rentals cord this year but need online shopping with curb Snoops and Poyer pur- Lauer’s also participates in project,” Snoops added. “We and Atlantic Coast Char- your help. pickup — another example chased the store from their the Pasadena Business As- hope we have kept it just the ters provided warmth Please buy tickets for of the store’s impressive cus- parents in 2006, though sociation’s annual Caring & way she would want it.” with buses and heaters the event, and bring tomer service. Poyer expects they had been running the Sharing Community Harvest Customer service is always on the lot. Delegate Nic your friends and family delivery to be the store’s business since the late ‘90s. Parade. Each November, the top priority at Lauer’s, where Kipke led the count- to enjoy a great time. next offering. Snoops worked in the store event serves to collect non- when shopping, the sisters down to the lighting You can be an event The addition of those ser- since 1974, and Poyer since perishable foods that are do- say they hope everyone feels of the tree, the North- sponsor even if you vices may have been hard to 1982. Together they build nated to local food shelters. like family. Snoops said east High School vocal cannot attend. See the foresee in 1982 when Ed and on the traditions of their The Pasadena store is she and her sister strive to ensemble sang Christ- sponsor levels for de- Helen added a second store parents to keep their focus also known for fresh food, maintain a family atmo- mas carols, DJ Marcus tails. Donate an item for by purchasing the Acme squarely on the customer. just like you would make at sphere where customers and of ProSound provided our silent auction, which Supermarket in Riviera That service doesn’t stop at home. “We don’t buy pre- employees, like Betty Ann the music, and St. John raised more than $2,400. Beach. In 1998, the original the door to Lauer’s. Snoops packed meat; everything McNelly, feel welcome and Properties provided Tickets and sponsor- store relocated to its cur- and Poyer estimate that is cut right here onsite by appreciated. McNelly is the the parking lot and, ships are now available rent Chesterfield location on Lauer’s has donated $1 mil- butchers,” said Snoops. longest-tenured associate of course, Santa and online at www.pbafund- Edwin Raynor Boulevard at lion locally since 1994, with “Also, in our deli are only not related to the Lauer fam- his elf. The Lake Shore raiser.com. Mountain Road. In 1999, the $40,000 given annually to homemade salads.” »»Continued on A11 PBA Launches Shop How To Create Your Own Pension retirement that will cover sum and they turn around is best for you. Because of Local Scavenger Hunt Jason LaBarge your monthly budget needs. and provide you a monthly the guarantees most an- Managing However, I always advise that payment right away. This nuities provide, you can work Partner, Premier Planning Group you never have all your eggs will usually continue for the backward to determine how in just one basket, and the lifetime of you and/or your much you will need to put into same applies for annuities. spouse. Most immediate an- an annuity to give you the ast Annuities are just one tool to nuities are annuitized, which payments you require. If you month, Part 2 consider when creating your means that in exchange for know how long you’re going LI intro- retirement income plan, but if this immediate, regular, guar- to defer taking payments, and duced you to annuities and this tool sounds like some- anteed income, you no longer you know what the interest the benefits they can give to thing you’d like to consider, have access to the money. rate is, you should be able to someone in retirement who here are some things to have Deferred annuities are determine how much you needs a guaranteed source in mind when you speak to just what they sound like. In need to allocate into the an- of income. Annuities, gener- your financial professional contrast to the immediate an- nuity to provide the monthly ally speaking, can act like a about your options. nuity, a deferred annuity will payment you need. You can pension plan for those who wait to pay you an income. find helpful calculators by were not fortunate enough to What to Consider Your money continues to grow Googling “annuity calculator” be offered one through their When Looking to in the meantime and you to give you a rough idea of The Pasadena Business Association’s Shop Local Committee employment. Purchase an Annuity can often lock in guaranteed what you can expect. is launching its inaugural Shop Local Scavenger Hunt. I love using annuities as a There are two main types growth. Not all deferred an- In addition to your own tool when creating a retire- of annuities: immediate nuities require you to annui- research, I recommend you By Maya Pottiger “The more questions you ment plan for my clients since and deferred. tize the money. speak to your trusted finan- answer, the better the they can be so helpful when An immediate annuity There are two sub-catego- cial professional to help you or the month of Feb- chances of winning.” paired with another pension or what is known as a SPIA, ries: fixed and variable. determine what is best for ruary, the Pasadena The scavenger hunt and/or your Social Security single premium immediate A fixed annuity pays a fixed your situation after consider- FBusiness Association kicks off February 1, and benefits to create a depend- annuity, is where you give an rate, much like a CD. There ing your financial needs, life is challenging community »»Continued on A11 able monthly paycheck in insurance company a lump is also a fixed index annuity, circumstances and retirement members to get to know which pays a rate of return goals. They can explain, in un- local businesses. To get the based upon the movement derstandable terms, what you community out in local of some market index, but it are agreeing to, how the annu- businesses, the PBA cre- Dr. Stiehl Joins Lake Shore Pet Hospital also has a guaranteed no-loss ity works, and any related fees ated a scavenger hunt. provision. you can expect. “We’re always looking ake Shore Pet Hospital Georgia College of Veterinary a member of the American With variable annuities, Annuities get a bad rap. So for ways to showcase and has been growing quickly Medicine, where she worked Veterinary Medical Asso- you have a mutual fund inside many people say they hate highlight the members, Land it recently added a in the small-animal intensive ciation, Greater Baltimore of an annuity wrapper where, annuities, but I have yet to and do things to drive full-time associate veterinar- care unit. Veterinary Medical Asso- theoretically, returns are find a client who doesn’t like people to the businesses ian who will allow the hospital Stiehl employs an integra- ciation, and the American higher than a fixed or a fixed to know what exactly they can and promote shopping lo- to help more pets each day. tive approach to animal well- Holistic Veterinary Medical index annuity. You need to re- expect each month in income cal,” said Paulette Morris, The newest member of the ness. This complementary Association. member, though, that you can and to have that amount chairperson of the PBA’s team is Cheryl Stiehl, Doctor approach uses both conven- Stiehl shares her home lose money based on market guaranteed for life. That’s Shop Local Committee. of Veterinary Medicine. tional and holistic treatment with her Irish Setters, a few losses. The insurance compa- why people like the idea of “We thought this is just Stiehl is a native of New Jer- modalities. Stiehl completed spoiled house cats, and Mav- nies offering these types of pensions so much. The funny another tool to do that.” sey but has called Maryland acupuncture training in erick, her wonderful Tennes- annuities often charge a fee thing is, to provide security The scavenger hunt home for the last five years. mixed animal acupuncture see Walking Horse. Having for their guarantee, known and relieve companies of long- consists of more than 30 Before joining the Lake Shore at the Chi Institute in 2011 grown up 14 miles outside of as the M&E, or mortality and term financial obligations, trivia questions about Pet Hospital team, Stiehl during her third year of vet- Philadelphia, Stiehl is a die- expense fee, which fixed and some companies are trans- local businesses. To play, practiced small-animal medi- erinary school. Stiehl com- hard sports fan and attends fixed index annuities do not ferring their pension plans pick up one of the game cine in Olney, Maryland. She pleted her animal chiroprac- as many Eagles, Phillies and charge. Your financial profes- into pension annuities! So, if pieces (booklets) at one completed her undergraduate tic certification at Options Flyers games as time allows. sional should explain all fees your employer doesn’t offer a of the 10 designated degree and veterinary degree for Animals in 2015, and she She is also an avid Bruce to you before purchasing any pension plan, don’t despair, locations. The game piece at the University of Georgia, plans to pursue advanced Springsteen fan and enjoys financial product. you can create your own has instructions on how where she concentrated her Chinese herbal medicine spending time with her dogs, pension-like income stream to play, includes all of studies in companion animal training in the future. horseback riding, reading, How to Choose by purchasing an annuity that the trivia questions and (canine, feline and equine) Stiehl has bred and shown live music, and “the shore.” the Annuity that is right for you. details some of the prizes medicine and surgery. Prior to Irish setters since the 1990s Stiehl is excited to help is Right for You Any guarantees offered are available to winners. attending veterinary school, and has an interest in expand the services offered If you have decided that backed by the financial strength “Even if you didn’t get all Stiehl was a registered vet- genetic disease and genetic by Lake Shore Pet Hospital. an annuity would be a useful of the insurance company, not the questions answered, erinary technician for many testing. She has a special She looks forward to meet- tool to have as a part of your an outside entity. Investors are you still have a chance at years both in private prac- interest in all aspects of ing the four-legged members retirement plan, you need to cautioned to carefully review winning,” Morris said. tice and at the University of canine reproduction. She is of your family! decide which annuity product »»Continued on A11 pasadena voice January 23, 2019 A11 PBA Launches Shop Local Scavenger Hunt Steak ‘N Shake In Millersville »»Continued from A10 players have until Febru- You can pick up and drop off your game pieces for the ary 28 to complete and PBA Scavenger Hunt at the following locations: Now Under New Ownership return their game pieces. • Costello’s Ace Hardware & Health: 4167 Mountain Road Steak ‘n Shake in Mill- Throughout February, • Arundel Federal Savings Bank: 4179 Mountain Road ersville is now under new the PBA will give hints to • Bay Vanguard Bank: 8070 Ritchie Highway ownership. Dominic Rose the answers and share in- • BB&T Bank: 3030 Mountain Road is the operating partner formation about the prizes • Calvert Veterinary Center: 4100 Mountain Road and is in the restaurant on its social media pages. • Century 21 Don Gurney Real Estate: 3201 Mountain Road almost every day, mak- To follow along with these • Lauer’s Supermarket: 8095-A Edwin Raynor Boulevard ing sure the business updates, visit Pasadena • M&T Bank: 8493 Fort Smallwood Road executes at the highest Business Association on • Riviera Beach Community Library: 1130 Duvall Highway levels possible and work- Facebook and @Pasaden- • The UPS Store Riviera Beach: 8482 Fort Smallwood Road ing to partner with the aBiz on Twitter. community. Whether it be The grand prize is a fire working with Teachers As- pit donated by Costello’s get to know the local busi- are seeing a little bit of a sociation of Anne Arundel Ace Hardware & Health. nesses, as well as help PBA decline because people are County (TAAAC) to There will be a number of members get to know one paying off their Christ- provide discounts to local additional prizes inside another. Overall, it will mas bills,” said Sandi teachers, providing dis- the fire pit. In addition engage the community in Parrish, executive director counts to first-responders The new ownership team behind Steak ’n Shake in Millersville to the grand prize, sev- shopping local. of the PBA. “We thought and veterans, or setting consists of Joshua Overholt, Dominic Rose and Chris Harding. eral other prizes will be “In the slower months that was a good way to up fundraisers, Rose is awarded to more winners. right after Christmas, get people back in the committed to serving the any active duty military ments in the Mediterra- “The prizes are still a lot of the businesses businesses.” community. member or veteran who nean and Persian Gulf in coming in. The Pasa- Rose has been in the purchases a meal will get a support of the Global War dena Business Association restaurant business for $5 coupon that can be used on Terrorism onboard USS members are such a giving more than 30 years as a on their next visit. This Theodore Roosevelt and group. We have great sup- Lauer’s Celebrates 45 Years director of operations and offer is in addition to 10 USS Enterprise. port from those that really »»Continued from A10 cause of the friendly, family franchisee for multiple percent off their purchase Overholt is a partner like to reach out and like ily. She joined the team in atmosphere. brands. He is always look- every time they visit. in an investment firm to give and participate in 1976 as a front-end manager “Checkout lines are much ing for positive partner- Joshua Overholt and in Baltimore. He and activities like this,” Morris and works part-time in ac- shorter here, and everyone ships so he can provide Chris Harding are Ro- Harding, as well as their said. “Shopping local is counting today. is very friendly,” said Butt. opportunities for local se’s partners. Harding is wives, Laura and Susanne, not just a February thing, Barbara Butt, a lifelong “Everyone says ‘hello,’ not groups, schools, churches currently a commercial provide support to the it’s not just a once-a-year Pasadena resident, has just those at the checkout.” and sports teams to have pilot. Harding’s training business by analyzing the thing; we hope that it’s been shopping at Lauer’s She also said that Lauer’s group nights where Steak as a pilot started in Anne financials and helping a mindset.” for nearly 40 years. She said is close to her home, and if ‘n Shake will donate a Arundel County as a with location selection, The scavenger hunt will she prefers the local grocer she needs something and significant portion of midshipman at the Naval marketing and doing any- prompt the community to over the mega-stores be- cannot find it in the store, the proceeds during the Academy and extended thing they can to support the employees are always event back to the partner throughout his carreer as Rose and the team operat- willing to get it for her. organization. In addition a naval aviator. Harding ing the restaurant. “Everything I need is right to those onetime events, served for 10 years as a Steak ‘n Shake is located Create Your Own Pension here. There is no reason to Steak ‘n Shake also offers fighter pilot for the Navy, at 8100 Veterans Highway »»Continued from A10 security or instrument or to go anywhere else.” Military Monday when including two deploy- in Millersville. the annuity product for its participate in any particular features, costs, risks and how trading strategy. For a compre- the variables associated with the hensive review of your personal benefits reference are calculated. situation, always consult with CaR aCCiDent? Opinions expressed are a tax or legal advisor. Neither turn to Frank & Bill’s to take care that of the author and are Summit Brokerage Services Inc of your auto repair needs! not endorsed by the named nor any of its representatives broker dealer or its affiliates. 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Cougars for a rematch on The Falcons are the only February 8, and in the county team the Cougars meantime, they’re navigating have not beaten during the the rough realities of boys highly successful tenure of basketball in Anne Arundel head coach Maria Gray, County, where Broadneck has now in her fifth season as separated from the pack but Chesapeake coach. parity otherwise rules and The losses included a matchups are regularly close. buzzer-beater in 2017 and To wit: Northeast is 5-8 a 2018 home loss that kick- overall, just 2-6 in the county started Severna Park’s — not exactly setting the second-half-of-the-season county on fire. But a closer surge and run to the 4A East look shows how thin the region final. margins are in the battle Despite this extra for the county and playoff motivation, the Cougars seeding. Northeast has couldn’t engineer any wins over North County flipping of the script and Chesapeake, beating when the teams met at the Knights by eight and Severna Park on January the Cougars by two. A Photo by Colin Murphy 8. The Falcons employed pair of losses to perennial The Eagles’ Jaylin Albury attacked against Annapolis on a smothering defense to powers Meade on December January 15. Northeast is in the midst of the toughest stretch disrupt a hitherto potent 7 and Old Mill on January of the schedule but still has hope for strong playoff seeding. Chesapeake offense, holding 11 came by just seven and the Cougars in check and eight points, respectively. shots to finish with 5 points. Chesapeake, Stephen Decatur grinding out a 34-30 win. Photo by Colin Murphy Broadneck stretched out a Trenton Culley played a and J.M. Bennett for 3A East “We got it done, that’s the Chesapeake’s Morgan Gray took a jump shot against Severna 20-point win over the Eagles great game defensively with region playoff seeding. biggest thing,” said Severna Park on January 8. The Cougars are 9-4 through January 18. on January 8, and Annapolis 3 steals, 4 blocked shots, 6 “We’ve been in all these Park head coach Kris Dean. ran away with a 90-60 victory rebounds and 5 points, and games. We’ve seen a lot of “You’ll have games like 3-pointers in the frame and the glass. in an uncharacteristically Darrell Sheppard had good things,” said O’Dea. this, just a gritty game… came up with two of her “Haley, she’s tough,” said flat effort by Northeast on good game defensively with “We have seniors, juniors and [Chesapeake is] fast and game-high 6 steals. When Dean. “We tried to basically January 15, but the Eagles 5 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 sophomores, and we have they move a lot, and they’re Morgan Gray fed Corinne take her out of the game, have the depth and firepower points. Keishon Thomas four sophomores getting just a tough team to defend Castle for a bucket inside and we couldn’t. That’s an to hang with anyone on any ended the game with 5 points significant time. We just have consistently.” with a minute left before athlete and what a good given night. in support. to bounce back and get back Chesapeake’s Haley halftime, Chesapeake player does. Jess did a good The Eagles nearly dealt “The boys really deserved a to practice. Decatur, Bennett, Downin led all scorers improbably had an 18-17 job on her in the fourth, the Mustangs a blow in win tonight,” said head coach Chesapeake, all of us are with 18 points, but 13 came lead, if only for a hot second. and we did a combination a rematch of both teams’ Roger O’Dea of the Eagles’ right there mixed with each in the first half, when Ryan made one of her 5 of things to be gritty season opener on a Friday output against Meade. “It other. We can come out and the Cougars were digging steals and was rewarded on against her.” night at Meade on January was a well-played game and play good defense and hit themselves out of an early the other end with a basket, Chesapeake was held 18, but the Mustangs clipped a great team effort. There our shots.” hole. Severna Park started and Severna Park led 19- to 12 points in the second them for a 56-55 win. Jaylin was a lot of energy from the One way or another, the fast with early buckets by 18 at half — Chesapeake’s half. Ward stretched the Albury led Northeast with starters and off the bench.” Eagles have early bragging Jess Albert, Julia Ryan short-lived advantage was Falcons’ lead to eight in 12 points, 8 assists and The Eagles also have wins rights on the Pasadena and Lena McLaughlin; the its only lead of the game. the fourth quarter with 4 steals, while Brandon over Chesapeake Science rivalry. In the win at Falcons forced a handful An adjusted Severna Park a deep 3-pointer and two LeBarron had 11 points and Point, Reginald Lewis and Chesapeake, Northeast of turnovers; and late in defensive scheme largely free-throws, and Severna Brennen Volkman had Eastern Tech, and while jumped out to a 17-0 lead, the first quarter Severna bottled up Downin and Park iced the game with two 8 points and 6 rebounds. they’re currently in the midst holding the Cougars scoreless Park led 10-0. the Cougars in the second seconds left on a free throw Trent McNeill scored 7 of the toughest part of the in the first quarter, but they The Falcon lead was half, with Albert crowding by McLaughlin to win, 34- points and had 3 assists, and schedule, O’Dea is confident had to stave off a furious 12-1 early in the second, Downin off the ball and 30. McLaughlin finished Jaleel Petty came off the the team can continue to Chesapeake rally, and the and prospects looked Falcons McLaughlin (11 with a team-high 8 points bench to hit his first two improve as it battles with »»Continued on B2 grim for the Cougars, who rebounds), Ryan and Rachel and 11 rebounds. nonetheless responded. Ward (7 rebounds each) The Falcons got Downin swished two finishing possessions on »»Continued on B2 Lake Shore 12U Boys Bucs Boys Excelling Remain Undefeated In 12U Division
ook out for the 12U Jackson O’Brien, and Chad O’Brien. With Lake Shore boys Austin Sealing, Camryn five games remaining, Lbasketball team. Sisson, Edward Webb the best overall record in Coach Doug Sisson’s and Holden Williamson the league is possible for he 12U Bucs boys Robinette, Peyton Sutton said the group is squad improved to 6-0 in has wins over Millersville, Lake Shore. basketball team is Youngbar, Logan positioned for continued the county’s 12U B League Lake Shore (coached by “I’ve had the core group Tcontending for the Williams and Chase growth and success. on January 19 with a 31-14 William Reil), Glen Burnie, of this team since 8U,” best record in the county at Buttery is excelling under “It’s a good group of kids victory over Davidsonville. Arden and Davidsonville said coach Sisson. “We 6-1 through seven games. the stewardship of head [who] listen well and follow The team ofMason in the 19-team league. play aggressive defense The team ofWinston coach Mason Sutton, a directions,” he said. “They Ambrose, Talon Behler, The team is coached and just never stop Watkins, Hunter Reid, recent Northeast graduate have a very high basketball Mitchell Collier, Carter by Doug Sisson, Jason playing hard. It’s truly a Evan Dickey, Andrew who played for the Eagles. IQ as a team.” Drab, Nathan Krueger, Sealing, Dave Webb team effort.” B2 January 23, 2019 pasadena Voice Chesapeake Girls Grinding Through Lake Shore 12U Girls Coming On Strong »»Continued from B1 so when they do go out with Smith out of the contributions from up on the floor they know lineup. If Severna Park is and down the roster in what they’re doing, and we a thorn, Chesapeake is on improving to 7-3 overall, haven’t always had that,” the edge of a thicket, with while only Downin (18 said Downin. “Our starting Meade and South River as points), Castle (6 points) five works really well their next two opponents. and Ashley Chew (6 points) together, and with Summer The Cougars have Broadneck scored for the Cougars. out it’s going to be a little and Old Mill still to play Coach Gray said the bit different, but I think later in the year, along with output was atypical for we’ll pull it together since out-of-conference opponent Chesapeake. our bench has been a lot Severn and a season-ending “We’ve been averaging more helpful.” rematch with Northeast in over 40 rebounds and over The Cougars have the Eagles’ gym. 60 points, so it wasn’t the nonetheless racked up Coach Gray noted a 54-50 type of game we’ve been several highlight wins, win over Glenelg Country playing,” she said. including a tournament on December 10 as a strong The loss for Chesapeake is championship over the victory, saying the Cougars one result in an otherwise holidays. Chesapeake won can learn every time out on strong season. The Cougars the All About The Girls the floor. fell to 8-2 but still have Holiday Showcase at Wise “Every win can bring reason for optimism for High School, defeating something that we learn the rest of the winter. They Dunbar 55-42 and Atholton and grow from,” Gray said. played without starting 54-31. Against Atholton, “This is a time for us to senior point guard Summer Downin had 23 points develop depth as we move Smith, who is sidelined and 6 steals; Smith had a forward. Glenelg Country It has been a season of growth and progress for the 12U Lake Shore girls basketball indefinitely with an ankle career-high 17 assists to was a close one, we were team coached by Ramiro Moreno, as the team showed improvement with a 22-13 win injury. Smith had been go with 11 rebounds and down and came back to win over Glen Burnie in January. View a full article at pasadenavoice.com/sports. averaging over 9 assists and 6 steals; Chew scored 17 54-50. That helped them to over 9 rebounds through the points; Castle had 9 points learn when you’re in a tight Cougars’ first nine games, and 9 rebounds; and Gray situation, fight through it, leading the team in both had a near-triple-double so hopefully that translates Northeast Boys Taking All Challengers categories. with 8 points, 8 rebounds to some of the big games »»Continued from B1 I could take it all the way,” 6 rebounds; Olimade Ajayi “Obviously at this point of and 8 blocks. down the road.” game went down to the final said Albury. “I just got the scored 3 points; and Thomas the season with our starting Chesapeake also notched Chesapeake rebounded seconds; it was Albury’s last- finger roll, and it went in. had 2 points and played point guard out, we’re going the all-important rivalry with a quality win over second game winner that It felt good because it’s at excellent defense. to have a little growing pain win over Northeast on Meade on January 11 to lifted Northeast to the win. Chesapeake, it’s our rival, With a deep roster to get through,” said Gray. January 4 by a score of improve to 9-2 on the After Chesapeake’s Reed and talking trash and stuff and multiple players “We need to learn that you 60-29. In that contest, season, but they suffered Rebstock hit a 3-pointer to like that is always fun. I’m contributing, Albury said the can’t get down and keep Downin scored 15 points back-to-back losses against tie the game at 50-50 with looking forward to the next team has a good outlook on fighting back, eventually and dished out a career-high South River and upstart less than nine seconds left, game and hope to have the the rest of the season. you’re going to come out on 10 assists, and she eclipsed North County and are 9-4 Albury drove the length of same outcome.” “From here we just have the losing end. Resiliency the 1,000-point mark for through January 18. Against the floor and hit a five-foot Albury led all scorers to improve, keep our head will help, and we’re having her high school career. Chew the Mustangs, Corinne floater to beat the buzzer and with 21 points and added 5 up, because the season is other players step up for our scored 15 points against the Castle led with 16 points and lift Northeast to 52-50 win. assists and 3 steals. LeBarron far from over, and we’ve got long-term playoff goals. But Eagles and pulled down a 7 rebounds as the Cougars “It was the perfect amount had 15 points, hitting three lots of practicing to do,” said with Summer out … it’s a career-high 11 rebounds, scored a 56-43 win. Morgan of time for me to get all the 3-pointers; Volkman had Albury. “These next games tough loss.” while Castle scored 9 points Gray had a double-double way up the floor, and once 6 points and 7 rebounds; are crucial and we should be Downin believes that and had 13 rebounds; Smith with 14 points, 12 rebounds I got to half court, I knew Sheppard had 4 points and able to win most of them.” with fellow senior Smith in had 8 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks. Downin had 13 the lineup, her class would and 4 steals; and Morgan points, 6 assists and 5 steals, have been going out with a Gray added 9 rebounds. and Chew scored 9 points to win over Severna Park on With a short bench and go with 5 steals. THE OFFICE their resume. only 10 players on the roster, The Cougars have “Our bench has really Chesapeake is focused on winnable upcoming contests BAR & GRILL stepped it up, and they getting everyone game ahead of a February 8 2801 Mountain Rd. 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Athlete Spotlight: Pasadena Sports Briefs Shelby Bumgarner Wrestling win percentage. Victor School and was the JV who played Lake Shore Roundup Listorti (28-6), DJ girls lacrosse coach prior and Chesapeake basketball grade, coached by her mom, Hoover (28-6), AJ to her installment as and helped coach Lake Jenny Bumgarner, and A slew of Northeast and Richardson (25-9), Jacob varsity coach. Shore 13U girls last season. aunt, Cindy Grant. Chesapeake wrestlers are Rosenbloom (24-8), “What excites me JV assistant Tracy In middle school, having strong seasons Chandler Booker (23- the most is to have the Yeager also assists Ron Bumgarner ratcheted up the and building impressive 11) and Bryce Carleton opportunity to build on Bumgarner’s Lake Shore level of training by joining individual records as (20-12) have all reached the success of last year’s girls county team. Freedom HKY club, and county teams approach or eclipsed the 20-win team and continue the On the boys side, that’s when her love for the the county championship mark. Adam Taifouri ‘All In’ mindset of the Chesapeake varsity head sport deepened. tournament at Arundel on (19-8), Aidan Yost (18-7), program,” said Kolarik. coach Shawn Rebstock “That’s when I knew I really February 15 and 16. Reese Russell (17-9), Dion “The focus this year will and assistants Mike Hill wanted to play this [sport] At Northeast, the Ambrose (16-15), Hunter be to empower the girls and Jeff Young both Shelby Bumgarner (bottom and work hard and be the best Eagles have a handful of Beck (16-18), Zak Hardin to become the best they have over a decade of Lake right) competed with USA I can be,” Bumgarner said. standouts who are posting (15-13) and Aden Rivas (4- can be both on and off Shore coaching experience. Field Hockey teammates in After winning a Junior A exceptional seasons. 3) all have solid win totals the field by creating a New Chesapeake JV boys Croatia over the holidays. county championship with Junior Billy Katzenberger in their matches. fun environment where coach Wiley Baker is also her Lake Shore teammates in is 27-5 overall and leads each player is a integral coaching a Lake Shore 11U By Colin Murphy 2016, Bumgarner matriculated the Eagles in individual Kolarik To Lead part of the Northeast boys team and is actively colin @pasadenavoice.com at Spalding, where she’s been wins. He placed second Northeast Girls Lacrosse family.” partnering with the Lake a defender for the Cavaliers at the Easton New Year’s Shore feeder system to Even though she just turned in the ultra-competitive Brawl Tournament and Lacrosse A Stronger And strengthen the pipeline 16, Pasadena resident Shelby Interscholastic Athletic third at the Severna Park Deeper Lake of incoming athletes at Bumgarner has already made Association of Maryland A Scuffle Tournament. He Chesapeake. Assistant a name for herself in local and Conference, twice leading the is currently ranked No. Shore Basketball coach Brian Brady has regional field hockey circles. Cavs to the playoffs. 17 in the Maryland State also coached Lake Shore Over the holiday break, Bumgarner went through Wrestling Association state The tying bonds of Lake youth teams. Bumgarner took her game several rounds of tryouts to rankings and No. 4 in the Shore and Chesapeake Lake Shore has three international. make the final USA team that Maryland 3A/4A rankings. basketball continue to teams competing in The Archbishop Spalding traveled to Croatia and said Junior Jayden Mason strengthen as coaches are the county’s 12U girls sophomore was one of 12 being around other players is 21-6 overall and placed united in their efforts to divisions, and all three players to represent the of her caliber and dedication second at the Easton New grow and fortify basketball are doing well, with United States as members of made the experience Year’s Brawl. All 21 of Kim Kolarik in Pasadena. Glenn Clayville’s 12U the 2019 Junior U.S. Women’s rewarding. Mason’s victories include “Almost all if not all C team undefeated, Indoor National U-21 Team, “The speed, the intelligence, bonus points: 18 pins, two members of the CHS Melissa Slade’s AAU which traveled to Croatia to the game sense that these tech-falls and one major Northeast athletic girls and boys basketball team with only one loss compete in the Croatia Cup. girls had is something that I decision. Senior Thomas director Ken Miller coaching staffs have in the 12U A Division and Bumgarner and her really learned from.” Gargano is 24-7 and placed confirmed the hiring ofKim coached or are coaching Ray Moreno’s 12U team teammates notched victories Apart from field hockey, fourth at Easton and third Kolarik as the school’s new a Lake Shore basketball coming on strong after a over Slovenia, Slovakia and Bumgarner listed her other at Severna Park. Freshman varsity girls lacrosse coach. team,” said Chesapeake recent upset victory. Hungary on the trip, which interests as lacrosse — “that’s John Owen Schmidt is Kolarik replaces Kaitlyn girls varsity head coach Jon Kelly’s 13U girls naturally she said was an my non-pressure sport, but I 24-8 and placed fifth at Davis, who led the program Maria Gray, who is also team is also excelling, and unforgettable experience. really enjoy it” — traveling, Easton and fourth at for five years. the president of Lake Shore Gray said “Jon Kelly has “It’s been my dream now cheering for the Boston Red Severna Park. Sophomore Kolarik is a 2009 Basketball. done a great job developing for a while recently to get that Sox and hanging out with her Jeisel Delerme-Sanchez graduate of South River Gray and assistant girls that will feed international experience...so family, including her mom is 17-12, and sophomore High School who starred girls varsity coach Leroy into CHS.” I was just extremely grateful Jenny, her dad Ron and her Colin Cook is 16-11. The at goalie for the Seahawks Downin both have over The intramural program is and thankful that I got this sister Stella. Eagles are 3-8 and have and played collegiately at a decade of Lake Shore thriving, with tons of local opportunity,” Bumgarner While an IAAM three remaining home dual the University of Virginia. coaching experience; girls participating; the 5/6 age said. “Flying the flag and championship and college meets against Severna Following her college Downin has coached for group plays a coed league; playing for the USA, there’s field hockey are the next Park, Annapolis and Glen playing career with the 15 seasons and is coaching and the 7-9 age group of girls just really nothing like that. goals to pursue, Bumgarner Burnie prior to the county Cavaliers, Kolarik was an a 13U boys team this year. plays at Bodkin Elementary That’s something that I’ll said she’ll also pursue making championship meet. assistant coach with the Girls JV head coach Shane on Saturdays. remember forever.” the Olympic outdoor team Chesapeake wrestlers women’s lacrosse teams Smythe was a long-term There are 784 kids playing While Bumgarner’s field in the longer term. She plans are likewise piling up at Lehigh University and Lake Shore basketball Lake Shore basketball this hockey career is taking on taking the same approach impressive numbers. Virginia Tech. girls intramural and winter on 94 total teams, flight, it started right here in that has earned her accolades At a remarkable 28-1 Kolarik is in her third county coach, and varsity with 12 girls teams and 14 Pasadena. She began playing and opportunities so far. overall, Chase Listorti year as a social studies assistant Abbey Kipke boys teams competing in Lake Shore field hockey at age Said Bumgarner, “I am just leads Chesapeake in teacher at Northeast High is a Chesapeake graduate the county. 5 and played with Lake Shore going to train and work hard all the way through eighth and see where that takes me.”
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The astronomy “Coming in midyear, I major used what she has do come with that fresh already learned at college perspective, seeing what is to create an afternoon of working, what’s in place, educational activities for what I can do to build upon the fourth-grade girls of those structures that are Fort Smallwood Elemen- in place in order to con- tary School’s Troop 377. tinue to move us forward,” “It was my idea. My Wojtila said. John Wojtila mom helped me find the Wojtila has worked in right badge, and I planned University of Maryland student Taylor Paul returned to Pasadena this winter break to Anne Arundel County “I went to Burger King, it all,” Taylor said of the help local Girl Scouts earn their space investigator badges. Public Schools for 12 years. and I honestly felt like a endeavor. Her mom, He started his career as celebrity. Kids were jump- Debby Paul, is the troop’s a fourth-grade teacher at ing up from the tables, leader, and Taylor’s sister, Freetown Ele- giving me hugs,” 9-year-old Isabella, is a mentary and Wojtila said. Girl Scout in Troop 377. then became “Being the principal, “That was an Taylor designed age-ap- a Title I math I’ve been able to pull opportunity for propriate activities for the resource more of that girls. The troop started teacher at from my different personal time its meeting by forming a Belle Grove experiences, my to sit down with human solar system. Each Elemen- families off the girl took a planet’s name tary. Next, he different leadership school campus.” and got into positions transitioned roles I’ve had in During the that reflected real dis- to Hilltop El- day, Wojtila tances from the center of ementary as the county in order shuffles be- our solar system and the the behavior to come up with tween class- order in which the planets intervention rooms to get orbit the sun. The girls the phone and allows us- Pinterest. A question- “I’ve always had an specialist; a resolution.” to know the played a game to guess ers to look at their screens and-answer session al- interest in astronomy — then he be- —— John Wojtila 309 students. the number of moons and see the positions of lowed Taylor to respond for as long as I can re- came as- “By the end of each planet has. They also the stars, satellites and to the girls’ queries. For member,” said Taylor, who sistant principal at Folger the year, I will know every used the cellphone app planets in real time. fun, the group enjoyed a has taken several college McKinsey Elementary. Im- name,” Wojtila said. SkyView to study celestial Afterward, the girls space-themed snack of courses in her field of mediately prior to Riviera These classroom visits objects in the sky. The app made puff-ball aliens and fruit kabobs shaped like study, including Introduc- Beach, Wojtila was the also allow Wojtila to learn provides an augmented used paper plates to craft rockets and homemade tion to Physics, Introduc- assistant principal at Free- the strengths and talents reality experience that UFOs — Taylor found purple-swirled “galaxy” tion to Astronomy, and town Elementary, where he »»Continued on B6 opens the front camera of these fun activities on chocolate bark. »»Continued on B6 started his career. “Being a first-time prin- cipal, I think I’m in the per- fect spot,” Wojtila said. Because Riviera Beach is Local Educators In The Running For Teacher Of The Year a smaller school, there isn’t By Maya Pottiger ries from playing athletic Teacher who is dedicated At the elementary an assistant principal for things or physical things and committed to her level, Deaver is focused on Wojtila to collaborate with Pasadena outside of here.” students, colleagues and making sure her students when it comes to resolv- Elementary’s This year, Deaver is one school community,” said are exposed to as many ing issues. of the 10 semifinalists for Jennifer Quirino, principal different opportunities “Being the principal, I’ve Carrie Deaver the Anne Arundel County of Pasadena Elementary. as possible. been able to pull from my Earns Second Public Schools Teacher “She stresses the impor- “I explain to them, different experiences, my Nomination For of the Year award. This tance of leading a healthy ‘It doesn’t matter if you different leadership roles is her second time being lifestyle and encourages love it. You have to try I’ve had in the county in AACPS Honor nominated, but she did her students and colleagues it. Elementary school is order to come up with a ver the last 15 years, not make it to the semi- to be active and make about trying everything, resolution,” Wojtila said. OCarrie Deaver has seen final round in 2012. In healthier choices.” and then you can choose,’” The Riviera Beach com- many changes at Pasadena 2007, Deaver received the Deaver has spent her Deaver said. “I try to get munity openly welcomed Elementary School. Carrie Deaver Northern Anne Arundel entire 15-year career at them to participate, even Wojtila, who has been able As the physical education Chamber of Commerce Pasadena Elementary. though it’s not their favor- to meet families through teacher, Deaver has con- “We want everyone to Award. In addition, Deaver Though she initially set out ite thing. I think experi- various activities: Grand- stantly learned and adapt- feel comfortable,” Deaver earned her National Board to teach at a high school ences are the biggest part parents Day, Burger King ed as the state changes the said. “We want everyone Certification in 2013. and coach, Deaver fell in of what we do here.” night, Sundaes with Santa curriculums and objectives to participate so they “Mrs. Deaver is a Na- love with teaching elemen- Deaver’s lessons teach and the winter concert. of her field. take those happy memo- tional Board-Certified tary school students. »»Continued on B6 Frozen Foxes To Plunge Again Dr. Arlotto Makes FY 2020 By Maya Pottiger students have always shown in heading this fundraiser a heightened level of care and due to her lifelong connec- Budget Recommendation eorge Fox Middle concern for our students with tion with Special Olympics School is gearing up special needs.” Maryland. From growing up ust before winter • $14 million to fund a step employees is one for bar- Gfor this year’s Cool Health and physical educa- with a boy who was in Special break, Superinten- increase for all eligible gaining units to make and Schools Plunge, which will be tion teacher Michele Fenner Olympics to teaching the Jdent Dr. George employees in all bargain- negotiate,” Arlotto added. held on Thursday, January 24. is overseeing the school’s special education program at Arlotto of Anne Arundel ing units and an equiva- “I would urge represented This year, the middle school team, Frozen Foxes, this year. Old Mill High School, Fenner County Public Schools lent increase for non-rep- employees to make their is bringing 80 students to “Since I teach every student has always been involved with recommended to the resented employees. priorities known directly the plunge. in the building, I continu- the organization. Board of Education a $1.26 • $13.6 million as a com- to their bargaining unit “The plunge is intended to ally hype everything up and “All my life, I feel like I’ve billion operating budget pensation placeholder representatives on this raise money and awareness put announcements in and always been connected with for Fiscal Year 2020 that for additional employee issue so that their voices for Special Olympics,” said put it out all over the place,” those kids,” Fenner said. would add 201 classroom increases, subject to can be heard at the bar- George Fox Middle School Fenner said. To participate in the teaching positions and negotiations with bar- gaining table.” Principal Russ Austin. “Our Fenner was interested »»Continued on B7 provide school system gaining units. The recommendation employees with multiple also contains $2.1 mil- compensation increases. The $13.6 million “is lion to increase extracur- Arlotto’s plan contains sufficient to provide an ricular pay for teachers 295.6 new positions, 92 additional step for eligible from $25 per hour to $30 percent of which would employees, cost-of-living per hour, and $928,000 to be allocated to employees increases for all employ- increase pay for substitute to have daily interactions ees, or some other distri- teachers by $10 per day. with students. Of the bution — including back This substitute pay rate 201 classroom teaching steps — that a bargaining has not been increased positions, 116 would help unit may desire to nego- in 18 years. reduce existing class sizes tiate,” Dr. Arlotto told Arlotto also included and 44.5 would address the board in his budget $3.1 million for 47.3 enrollment increases. address, which was at- positions to address The recommendation tended by County Execu- enrollment increases and also includes $35.1 million tive Steuart Pittman and enhanced student needs for employee compensa- County Council members in special education. It tion increases, to be al- Allison Pickard, Nathan also includes $2.4 million located as follows: Volke, Andrew Pruski and for 25 English Language • $7.5 million to fund Amanda Fiedler. Acquisition teachers, 10 the second half of the “The decision about bilingual teaching assis- mid-year compensation whether to convert fund- tants, two bilingual facili- increase provided to ing for a step to some tators, and a technician employees in the current other form of distribution to assist English language George Fox Middle School sends students to the Cool Schools Plunge as the Frozen Foxes team. fiscal year. to cover more or fewer »»Continued on B6 B6 January 23, 2019 pasadena Voice Local Educators In The Running For Teacher Of The Year John Wojtila Astronomy »»Continued from B5 that’s something I was all save someone’s life. Elementary and Ferndale »»Continued from B5 »»Continued from B5 students the main fit- my life,” Collins said. “I “You are really proud Early Education Center. each teacher offers. Us- Calculus III. ness components. Then, played soccer, basketball of kids when they’re able Collins is active both in ing this information, he “I want to work at NASA,” by fourth and fifth grade, and softball, and ran track to use those things,” her school and around the nominates a Teacher of Taylor shared, adding that Deaver said students are — all those things. I was Collins said. county. At CHS, Collins the Week in his weekly she is unsure exactly what able to create their own fit- always an active kid, and I Due to the sensitive and is the assistant athletic staff newsletter, and that she would do, although she ness programs. knew I wanted to do some- personal nature of the director, and she serves person gets a special park- is interested in research. “The biggest thing for me thing with being active.” topics discussed in Collins’ on the wellness team and ing spot at the front of “As a mom, I was very is there are a couple fifth- She added education classes, students feel com- AVID site team. Within the school. proud of her — that she graders in this class that, classes, and that’s when fortable trusting her with the county, Collins is Wojtila said that Riviera was able to teach the girls when they were in kinder- Collins found her perfect problems they are facing the 4A East girls soccer Beach Elementary, as a something she had learned garten, they didn’t want to fit. Now a health and physi- outside the classroom. representative for state neighborhood school, is in school,” Debby said. “She participate and were not cal education teacher at “[They’re] coming to me to soccer tournaments and truly unique. did a really good job; she outgoing and didn’t want Chesapeake High School, open up and say, ‘Hey, this the boys and girls soccer “I’m honored to be was creative. It was great to try things,” Deaver said. she has been nominated as is something that’s going commissioner for Anne part of that legacy that to have the girls be that “Now, over the last six one of the 10 semifinalists on in my life, I need help.’” Arundel County. this school truly has and involved and interested.” years, they’re doing every- for Anne Arundel County Collins said. “And for you, “I am not someone who continue on with the The space investigator thing. They’re coming out of Public Schools Teacher knowing that you make likes a lot of attention, so traditions that are estab- badge is new for Girl Scouts. their shells.” of the Year. a difference in their life, it’s very humbling that lished,” Wojtila said. “The It is part of a STEM series In addition to her teach- Collins’ students are able that’s definitely something they nominated me for the school really is the center of badges and activities ing responsibilities, Deaver to immediately apply her big to do.” award,” Collins said. of the community, and I designed to encourage girls coordinates a wellness fair, lessons to their lives. Chesapeake High School All of the semifinalists will will continue with that to explore related fields holds a running club that “More or less, they can Principal Stephen Gorski be honored at the Excellence tradition and doing what- and learn more ways they trains for a 5k fun run, and use it right away. I get said Collins is “forward in Education Awards dinner ever we can to support the can make a difference in leads a dance company for immediate feedback from thinking” in terms of try- on April 25. community.” the world. second- and third-graders. kids,” Collins said. “It helps ing to address key areas or Outside of school, Deaver build the relationships be- current topics, and tries is a National Board facilita- cause they see that what I’m to make a connection tor, meaning she guides teaching them, they can use with the kids. Dr. Arlotto Makes Budget Recommendation other teachers working in real-life right away and “She builds great relation- »»Continued from B5 construction projects at: and $6 million to con- toward their National Board they can use for the rest of ships with her kids, which learners and their fami- • George Cromwell El- struct a classroom addi- Certification. their lives.” is something we strive for lies; and $1.4 million for ementary School tion at Crofton Woods “I was really excited to be as teachers to have those seven school counselors, • Edgewater Elemen- Elementary School and nominated,” Deaver said. relationships,” Gorski said. three school psycholo- tary School complete the addition at “The cool part is our staff “She uses that connection gists, and three social • Tyler Heights Elemen- Solley Elementary School. votes on it. That was very to really engage students in workers to help further tary School “Ladies and gentlemen, touching.” her classes.” address social and emo- • Richard Henry Lee El- we continue to have a lot Collins is not a stranger tional needs of students. ementary School of work to do,” Arlotto Chesapeake High’s to recognition. Last year, Also included is • Crofton Area High School said in his address. “I Kimberly Collins she was named MAHPERD $742,800 to expand the It also includes $3 mil- stand here tonight com- (Maryland Association of Triple-E program to the lion for feasibility studies mitted to doing every- Finds Life Calling Health, Physical Educa- five elementary schools at Quarterfield, Hills- thing I can to accomplish As Phys Ed Teacher tion, Recreation and Dance) in the Broadneck cluster, mere and Rippling Woods that work, and firmly Teacher of the Year. In making it the seventh elementary schools, and believing that the right s an athletic train- 2007, her second year cluster in the county with $10 million for the design ingredients exist to bring Aing major, Kimberly teaching, Collins re- the curriculum. of the new Old Mill West about the results that Collins knew something Kimberly Collins ceived the Northern Anne High School. we all want … To every wasn’t clicking. Arundel County Chamber CAPITAL BUDGET Also contained in the resident of this county, “I knew I wanted to be Recently, one of Collins’ of Commerce Educational RECOMMENDATION capital budget recom- I say clearly that this is involved in athletics or be students used the CPR les- Excellence Award for her Arlotto also presented mendation is $11 million not just my work. This is active in general because sons he learned in class to work at George Cromwell to the board a $172 mil- for prekindergarten and not just your work. This lion capital budget recom- kindergarten additions at is our work. These are our mendation that includes Millersville and Linthi- children. All of them. And $88.8 million for ongoing cum elementary schools, all means all.”
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very athletic. I could also drive myself to any store I would like and buy any- thing I want! Keaira B. When I get older, I can’t wait to move out and be able to get my own pets! I have been saving money for one, but my mom’s al- lergic, so she won’t let me. Question Lily P. I can’t wait to help people, of the month become a lawyer and get my own stuff — my own house, car and job — so I ach month, the Pasa- can be independent and do Edena Voice poses a ques- what I want. And keep my tion to a local fifth-grade family going. class. This month, students Mercedes C. from Ms. Crawford’s class at Sunset Elemen- When I get older, I want tary School answered to run my own shelter to the question: help all of the animals out there that need help in What’s one thing the world. I really want to help them. you can’t wait to do This month, we asked Ms. Crawford’s class at Sunset Elementary, “What’s one thing you can’t wait to do when you get older?” Skylar H. when you get older? When I get older, I want to be an entertainer and I want to be a plastic sur- make lots of money. geon or at least a doctor Sunset Elementary School Terrell T. at the hospital because I When I get older, I want grow up. I will be hitting nurse for parrots. You best friends again. I can’t wait to be an engi- want to help people when to play baseball because I dingers (home runs) and basically work at a parrot John E. neer because I really want I get older, and you can get to be one and have my own love baseball. I also want making awesome plays. I shop and you can work in I can’t wait to live my a lot of money. I am going store and teach kids how to help other families in can’t wait! the nursery! lifelong dream of becom- to be rich — just kidding. to code and build. need. I am also athletic. Brynn J. Gigi R. ing a politician. I would But I want a lot of money Vivian G. Austin R. I can’t wait to own my I can’t wait to drive around seriously love to become for my family and to get I can’t wait to be able to own business. I will be a and go on trips and work, a politician or part of the I can’t wait to be a SWAT food, and I can buy stuff drive. I want to become party planner or I would and then meet new people government. I do not know officer. That would be for the homeless or for an NFL quarterback and I like to be a chef because I and learn new skills. which branch of the gov- my dream. I can’t wait to people in need. want to be a point guard heard they make good pay. Hayden S. ernment, but I would love serve my country. I think I Addison A. would be good. in the NBA. I would like a house and a I can’t wait until I get to be to be secretary of state. When I grow up, I’m gonna Zach R. Brandon M. car as well. more independent. I’ll get Karina C. be a teacher! I love school When I get older, I can- Caitlyn W. a job and get paid. I’m the I can’t wait until I’m more When I get older, I can’t (maybe not always, though) not wait to get a job as I can’t wait to play sports one who has to keep the responsible, move out, be- wait to be the principal of because I have an awesome an author. I love writing when I am older because Mierzewski name going, so come independent and get a school. I want to work teacher, Ms. Crawford! books. So, I can get paid to I love to play with a good I have to have a kid. a job. I don’t know what beside and coach others She’s the best. I miss our do what I love. team. Also, I can’t wait to Jake M. job, but any job. in helping students be intern, Mrs. Kenney. She is successful while creating Bryce M. drive to all of the places I hope to get a job. And I Karley C. awesome too. I also want to a culture that is energetic, I can’t wait until I grow up that I will be able to go to. want to help animals, like I can’t wait to be able be a YouTuber. My favorite enthusiastic, fun and so I can be a professional Dominic E. dogs and snakes, so they to drive and become a YouTubers are Pat, Jen and relentless! their cat, Cloud! softball player. I want to I can’t wait to get a job. feel better and so people teacher. I also want to Ms. Crawford Allie R. play for the Gators when I It’s a job that is like a can be happy to have their be a track runner and be Frozen Foxes To Plunge Again »»Continued from B5 100 percent to participate, I Fenner is hoping that, over plunge, students must raise will go and plunge,’” Fenner the years, the Cool Schools a minimum of $75. This gets said. “So we have a couple Plunge will gain the trac- them a sweatshirt, lunch teachers who are going to tion that Harvest for the and a bus to the plunge, plunge, too. I plunge, as well.” Hungry has. Fenner said. George Fox Middle School “The plunge has gained As an added incentive to has made a name for itself traction through the years,” encourage students to par- during Harvest of the Hun- Austin said. “Our students ticipate, a few teachers have gry. In last year’s competition, love working toward a cause.” agreed to plunge. George Fox beat 422 schools The Cool Schools Plunge “There are a couple teachers to collect the most food in on January 24 is open only to in the school who have said, Maryland, ultimately donat- school officials and students. ‘If I can get my homeroom ing 11,093 pounds of food. Students plunge around noon.
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He wanted to learn how of hammering out their prob- to make knives, but he discovered lems. On Sundays and Mondays, there was more to blacksmithing. they convene at Kinder Farm “Some years ago, the average age Park in Millersville to practice of a blacksmith was in the 50s,” the art of blacksmithing, which Ramey said. “Now, you can talk to was common in the Middle Ages. just about any blacksmith and they “You start off like a Boy Scout, will tell you what they’re doing. learning about fire management, They want to pass that knowl- how to make a fire and keep it edge along.” going,” explained Mark Ramey, While he was creating a spoon, an Arnold resident who is presi- newcomer Curtis Chestnut of Pasa- dent of the Chesapeake Forge dena asked Ramey questions to Above: Curtis Chestnut of Pasadena joined Blacksmith Guild. glean some of that knowledge. the guild in November 2018. His latest Before they can bend, cut “The first January project was making a spoon. and hammer steel and iron project is usually Below: The blacksmiths at Kinder Farm Park objects, the blacksmiths a poker or rake,” use coal forges. Inset: Mark Ramey struck a prepare their coal forge, said Chestnut, piece of steel with a hammer on January 7. which can exceed who joined the temperatures of guild in Novem- 2,000 degrees. A ber 2018. “There’s Brody Kean will open for headlining country music artist chimney ferries the definitely a lot to Brandon Ray and Arundel High School sensation Jackson smoke outside. learn. It’s fun beat- Dean at PBR Baltimore on February 22. Sparks danced ing it and shaping around Ramey on it to whatever By Alyson Kay your significant other. a January night you want.” Although Kean considers as he withdrew Crofton en stages, 150 mu- music more of a hobby, he his steel from resident Rob sicians, multiple hopes to gain more expo- the flames. He Wheelwright Tgenres — One Koast sure. On February 13, he will placed the steel, self-started for a Entertainment is bring- visit the Tin Roof in Balti- with its fiery similar reason. ing back its Frozen Harbor more to open for Caleb Lee glow, on an an- “You have Music Festival Hutchinson, vil and pound- something to Baltimore on who was a ed it with a »»Continued February 22 and I like going places runner-up for hammer. For on B11 23, and Pasadena “ the 16th sea- musicians will be where everybody son of “Amer- there to please knows everybody. ican Idol.” the masses. As I Burn Guitarist It’s little things that will perform The Most Memorable Movies Of 2018 Brody Kean will you don’t appreciate at Angel’s By Audrey Ruppert and Jordan Peele col- kklansman” will make grandparents. The film open for head- Rock Bar on laboration is surprisingly you laugh and think at the follows Annie Graham, lining country living in a big city, January 23 t’s that time of year slick. It follows Ron Stall- same time. a professional miniature music artist and that’s what I as a part of a again - where we list worth (John David Wash- 3. Hereditary, Horror sculptor, who makes Brandon Ray and like about living show head- Ithe top (and bottom) ington), Colorado Springs’ A truly terrifying tale, model dolls and dollhous- Arundel High lined by hard movie picks for 2018. first black police officer, with a horrific message: es for a living. By the end, School sensation in Pasadena.” rock band While I did manage to see and his undercover sting the sins of past genera- we realize that Graham Jackson Dean —— Brody Kean Davey Suicide. a whopping 50 films or so operation to infiltrate the tions are hereditary, and and her family never had at PBR Balti- The bassist for this year, I didn’t manage KKK with the help of his you cannot escape the any more power to dictate more on February 22. Kean As I Burn, Stevie Trise, grew to see everything, so if I white, Jewish partner Flip traumas passed down to their lives than the dolls started out playing guitar up in Pasadena. missed one of your favor- (Adam Driver). “Blak- you by your parents and »»Continued on B11 with his high school friends’ The band originally ites, apologies! punk alternative band. But started in 2015 under the he found that the songs he name As Embers Fall. Its wrote didn’t fit with the current lineup consists of Top Five Films punk alternative genre. four members: Trise, vocal- 1. First Man, Drama “I kind of fell more into ist Jimmy Lewis, drummer A touching, quiet the country genre because Jeff Reinhardt and guitarist biopic by Damien Cha- I like the storytelling and Bryan Murphy. zelle (“Whiplash,” “La La songs,” Kean said. “I just They play a blend of Land”) which tells the related to it more.” metal subgenres, such as story of Neil Armstrong, Kean also finds that his thrash, with some alter- the first man to walk lifestyle in Pasadena is em- native rock riffs. Each on the moon. The film blematic of country music. band member comes from focuses on Armstrong’s “I like going places where a different background private life and the tense everybody knows every- with musical influences family dynamic between body,” Kean said. “It’s little ranging from rock artists Armstrong and his wife, things that you don’t appre- Green Day and Meatloaf portrayed by Claire Foy. ciate living in a big city, and to metal bands Korn This film reminds us of the that’s what I like about living and Slipknot. human cost of innovation in Pasadena.” “It all comes together like and progress. Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures Kean writes personal mu- a melting pot,” Lewis said. 2. Blakkklansman, sic about his life and growing The band’s songs are One of the top movies of 2018 was “A Quiet Place,” which boasted a novel Drama up, such as his song “Thank mostly about overcom- concept that seems to have spawned numerous spin-offs. Funny, poignant and You for Me.” Another song, ing obstacles. Their most powerful, this Spike Lee “Go On,” is about admiring »»Continued on B11 Ron Bateman Publishes Nature- Mountain Road Library Themed Children’s Storybook Celebrates Black History Month By Sharon Mager tells the story of a deer fam- siblings Browny and Sandy. By Sharon Mager ily with Bucky, the father; It’s a simple, sweet story asadena resident and Doey, the mother; and fawn of the family on their trek lack History Month is former Anne Arundel through the forest. Along celebrated in February, PCounty sheriff Ron the way, the deer learn Band Mountain Road Bateman saw and experi- about nature. The child Library — located at 4730 enced a lot during his years hearing the book’s words Mountain Road in Pasadena in law enforcement — as also learns about nature, — will commemorate the sheriff, but much more as an said Bateman, as does occasion with a series of docu- undercover narcotics agent the reader. mentaries and a presentation and homicide detective. He’s The stories flow natu- about the Harriet Tubman been in exciting, danger- rally from Bateman because Museum & Educational Center ous and gut-wrenchingly they’re part of his early in Cambridge, Maryland. Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures disturbing situations, and memories. “When I was The documentaries will be On February 12, Mountain Road Library will screen “Whose he’s written a crime fiction growing up, I was always in shown each Tuesday in Febru- Streets: An Unflinching Look at the Ferguson Uprising.” book, “Silent Blue Tears.” the woods, hiking trails,” ary at 10:00am. Coffee and Thirty years in the making, Bateman said with enthu- snacks will be available. climate in this country in the Clarence Thomas of sexual “Silent Blue Tears” is now siasm. He loved studying Librarian Veronica Lath- last few years.” harassment. being edited. While await- animals and fish. “They roum said she chose the videos The following documenta- ing the completion of that intrigued me.” with the purpose of focusing ries will be shown. “Whose Streets: process, Bateman was en- By sharing about the Tine on different elements of the An Unflinching couraged by his wife, Elsie, family waking up under struggles many black people “Anita: Speaking Look at the to turn his attention to a An avid outdoorsman, Ron the hemlock tree, with the have endured. Truth to Power” Ferguson Uprising” different project — a series Bateman wrote the illustrations, kids natu- “They reflect a variety of February 5 February 12 of children’s books. children’s book “The rally learn about the tree, experiences and different Step back in time to 1991 This 2017 Sundance Film The inaugural book of the Adventures of Bucky, Doey, and how animals rest and perspectives,” Lathroum said. and learn the story of Anita Festival nominated documen- series, “The Adventures of Browny, And Sandy, The seek shelter under them. “I think it’s an important topic Hill, an attorney and a uni- tary analyzes the Ferguson Bucky, Doey, Browny, And Tine Family” to teach As the deer family wanders for us to feature and discuss, versity professor who accused uprising from the perspective Sandy, The Tine Family,” children about nature. »»Continued on B10 especially in our current U.S. Supreme Court nominee »»Continued on B10 B10 January 23, 2019 pasadena Voice Dining Out The Breakfast Shoppe Offers Flawless Food By Mary Cobbler huge servings of food, harvest pancakes to including giant pieces of taste, and what a Photo by Mary Cobbler The first time I went to the French toast. I’d heard about treat! These are The backpacker’s pie Breakfast Shoppe, located the harvest pancakes and made from a at the Breakfast in the Park Plaza shopping was anxious to try them (the variety of Shoppe was big center at 552 Ritchie High- Breakfast Shoppe offered flours and enough to feed a way in Severna Park, I was them through December 31), spices lumberjack and amazed at how crowded but there were many other and served piping hot. the place was for 9:00am tempting offerings. freshly on a Wednesday. Folks were Ashley suggested the baked standing outside the door! backpacker’s pie, so I picked pump- A friendly greeter seated my that along with just one of kin. dining companion and me at the harvest pancakes. My It was a tiny table. We later asked dining companion chose the a delight, to be switched to a booth, biscuits and sausage gravy. but the icing but here’s the deal: Even if Smiling servers brought on the cake we stayed at that small table, the food quickly, and we was the topping: it would have been worth it. laughed at the enormous cinnamon whipped It was the best breakfast I’ve servings. The backpacker’s cream. The cream was not The ever had — worth the wait pie, served in a cast-iron too sweet, just light, fluffy cost of the but- and worth the cost. skillet, could have fed a and perfect. Ashley suggest- citi- entire meal was ter and It’s a cozy restaurant, couple of lumberjacks. It ed using some of it in the zen and $49, but once again, powdered brightly colored with hang- was a feast of eggs, ham, coffee too, which I was quick regularly goes to breakfast, that was actually with three sugar. It’s a ing lights and a partial alu- sausage, peppers, onions, to do, and I stirred it with and to be honest, he didn’t meals and both of us took great combination with minum tile ceiling. Photos of potatoes, mushrooms, the accompanying cinna- expect much from the eggs home doggie bags. tons of apple flavor, not classic kitchen tools line the spinach and broccoli topped mon stick. It was wonderful! because he always orders Since the pumpkin pan- too sweet, with a good bit walls, and decorated chicken with a generous portion of I discovered later that these over-easy eggs and they cakes are now gone, I called a of crunch. The only thing and rooster figurines are melted cheddar jack cheese. pancakes are legendary, and arrive undercooked or fried few days after the New Year I’d add is whipped cream, perched on ledges. Patrons Sizzling hot, it was a fan- folks come from all around hard. These, he pronounced to place a carryout order of which I’m sure I could have can sit at booths, round tastic mix of freshness, and the state in the fall to get perfect. The biscuits were the winter apple pancakes, requested. tables or at a breakfast bar. the flavors exploded in my their pumpkin pancake fix. fluffy, and the sausage gravy which are made from three The Breakfast Shoppe also Our waitress, Ashley, mouth. The meal came with My dining companion’s was savory and somehow types of apples that simmer offers lunch with wraps, promptly arrived with cof- a choice of biscuit, cornbread meal came with two sausage didn’t even taste greasy. for hours and are blended sandwiches and salads, and fee. Throughout our meal, or croissant. It was so filling; biscuits topped with gravy The potatoes weren’t greasy with the house pancake the restaurant caters. Order Ashley, along with other I could eat only a quarter of and two eggs, with another either. They were cooked recipe, cinnamon and brown a waffle or omelet station! wait staff, was friendly and it and took most of it home biscuit for dipping, and a through, so they were soft sugar. It’s topped with about Be sure to check out the professional. Glancing for my hubby. side of home-fried potatoes. and pleasantly hot. one-half cup of cooked entire menu online. around, I saw folks with I ordered one of the My companion is a senior The food was flawless. apples, walnuts, apple chips, This place has me hooked. Mountain Road Library Celebrates Black History Month Bateman Publishes Storybook “Strange Fruit: The »»Continued from B9 share how the museum and friends,” Paterra said. »»Continued from B9 deer develop. of those directly involved. Biography of a Song” came to be, what the staff The museum has numer- through the woods, they Bateman has many ideas Please note that while all of February 26 has accomplished over the ous interactive exhibits. meet Mr. Robbie, a raccoon. including making future the Black History Month This is the story of “Strange past two years, and fu- “Visitors can become Mr. Robbie tells the deer figurines of the Tine family documentaries are intended Fruit,” a famous Billie Holiday ture plans. immersed in Tubman’s he lives in an oak tree, and and a carrying case. Many for adults, this one is rated R. song addressing the horrors of Paterra explained that world, where she spent her he explains how it keeps more Tine family books are lynching in America. the Underground Railroad formative years, and learn him warm. Bateman used forthcoming. “Ken Burns: The was a network of people — about the faith, family and the title Mr. before the The book is illustrated Central Park Five” Remembering white and black, men and community that shaped her character’s name to encour- by Zoe Neely, a 17-year-old February 19 Harriet Tubman women — who assisted to be the ‘conductor’ we all age respect. Ohio artist the Batemans Experience the sad retelling On February 8, the Tubman and other freedom know,” she said. He also shows diversity. discovered online. of five black and Latino teens library will welcome Dana seekers trying to provide In addition to the docu- “If you look at the four deer, Each book is $8.99, and from Harlem who were wrong- Paterra, park manager for resources to slaves trav- mentaries and presenta- they all look different,” he copies can be ordered on fully accused of raping a white the Harriet Tubman Under- eling north. tion, there will be a display explained. Though they’re Facebook, @ronbateman- woman in Central Park in ground Railroad Museum “Many people think [Tub- of books relating to black in the same family, each books, or on the website 1989. The teens spent between and Educational Center. man] rescued people from history, and Lathroum has different traits, differ- www.ronbatemanbooks.com. six and 13 years in prison The museum will cel- all over the south when in said that librarians are ences in skin colors, and the Bateman expects his before a serial rapist confessed ebrate its second anniver- reality she came back to always happy to offer book father deer has “drop tine,” crime novel to be available to the crime. sary in March. Paterra will Maryland to rescue family recommendations. an abnormality that some in the spring.
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P.O. Box 177 Pasadena, MD 21123 [email protected] facebook.com/pasadenavoice 410-255-5888 www.pasadenavoice.com @PasadenaVoice pasadena voice January 23, 2019 B11 Chesapeake Most Memorable Movies Of 2018 Honorary Mentions Worst Films »»Continued from B9 Office,” this real-life senior official to a lowly Forge she painted. husband-and-wife duo lay priest, and exposes 1. The Post of the Year »»Continued from B9 4. The Death of Stalin, (John Krasinski, Emily the corruption and abuse A poignant film for our “The Darkest Minds” physical you can look at,” Black Comedy, Satire Blunt) will have you on all three have par- time, “The Post” reminded and “Fifty Shades Freed” he said. “Whether it works Stalin and his cohort are the edge of your seat and ticipated in, but from a us of the dire need for free win my worst film of the or not, you have nobody to reimagined as wisecrackers afraid to crunch your sympathetic perspective, speech and freedom of the year awards. blame but yourself.” and buffoons with English popcorn as they attempt which examines causes as press. The film focuses on The former is hopefully, As he bent metal to cre- and American accents; to protect their family in well as effects. “Kler” is the owner of the Wash- but doubtfully, the last of ate C hooks for his sis- Steve Buscemi as Khrush- complete silence. powerful and an abso- ington Post (Meryl Streep) a series of bland, young ter’s closet, Wheelwright chev is the real highlight. lute must-see. during the Nixon era and adult, post-apocalyptic explained that he was a When Stalin dies, those Foreign Films You 2. Black 47 her firebrand editor (Tom drivel spawned in the blacksmith in Missouri around him (some more Have to See When asked by cin- Hanks) who face potential already questionable wake before joining Chesapeake intelligent than others) These two foreign films ema patrons what “Black criminal indictment for of “The Hunger Games,” Forge in October 2017. must vie for power. The were so powerful that I 47” was, I replied, “Irish revealing vital informa- which makes little logi- “I got ahold of some “reformer,” Kruschev must simply had to mention ‘Rambo’ set in 1847.” When tion about the corrupt cal sense and is hardly books, found some equip- pit himself against the evil them. They are available an Irishman returns home administration through compelling. ment on Craigslist and self- Beria, while tolerating the with English subtitles. from fighting an English the newspaper. The latter was watched started,” he said. idiotic Molotov - Stalin’s 1. Kler war and finds his family 2. Sorry to Bother You with my boyfriend; we Wheelwright learned formal replacement - and “Kler” is Polish for cler- dead and his countrymen “Sorry to Bother You” is hoped this would be in through trial and error that managing Stalin’s spoiled gy. This lineup of Polish abused and stripped of a wacky, off-the-wall take the “so bad it’s funny” he had to keep his forge at and unruly children. This A-listers broke the Polish their identity, he embarks on racism and the evils of category — it wasn’t. It the right temperature and is probably the funniest box office and sparked on a one-man mission to a society, which glorifies was just bad. not let the metal overheat. film of the year. a national conversation avenge his loved ones and corporations. While the What happened to the Every blacksmith has indi- 5. A Quiet Place, Thriller about the abuses of the kill everyone responsible. film lacks direction and “racy” (it was never even vidual goals. “A Quiet Place” comes Catholic Church, which Pretty impressive consider- coherence, there are gems that racy) source materi- Forge welding, Ramey from a novel concept that still holds tremendous ing all he had was a musket of brilliance here hid- al? It was a badly botched said, is a skill most of them seems to have spawned power and influence in that must be reloaded after den in the rough. Watch kidnapping drama that covet. The process joins two numerous spinoffs, like Poland. “Kler” follows every shot. Half the film is with an open mind (it is ends, terrifyingly, in a so- pieces of metal by heating “Bird Box.” The monsters three priests who span in Gaelic with English sub- strange) and you might ciopath procreating with them and then hammering in this post-apocalyptic the hierarchy of the titles, and the other half is just enjoy it. a brainless woman who them together. thriller are blind but have Catholic Church, from a in English. And finally… lacks personality. “A lot of it is mental,” an excellent sense of Ramey said of the forge- hearing. Make a sound, welding process. “Just like and they will kill you. If anything else, you have to you can get past the fact practice, practice, practice.” that the main character Members practice mak- is that guy from “The ing other objects too: letter openers, trammel hooks, candleholders and garter Frozen snakes of rebar. They read McCully-Polyniak newsletters and tips pro- vided by the Artist-Black- Harbor smith’s Association of North »»Continued from B9 America and the Mid-Atlan- popular song, “My Name,” is Funeral Home, P.a. tic Smith’s Association. about making your own path The Chesapeake Forge despite what others think. Blacksmith Guild has more The band ends with the song Comfort for the living... care for your loved one. than 30 members, and they most shows. meet every Sunday from On February 1, the band 1:00pm to 4:00pm and ev- will perform at The Pinch in Pasadena Brooklyn ery Monday from 7:00pm Washington, D.C. They just to 10:00pm. Prospective released a debut EP, which (410) 255-2381 (410) 355-1185 members are asked to includes five songs: “Gugo,” JoHn Collins kevin eCker complete a safety course “Who Am I,” “Lose Control,” at Kinder Farm Park. For “My Name” and “Forever’s asHley Collins more information, visit End.” It is available for sale www.chesapeakeforge.org. at shows and through the Members are often will- band’s Facebook and Insta- TradiTional Funerals CremaTions memorial serviCes ing to help others, said gram pages. Brandon Fortin, an Essex Former PASADENA resident who in May will frontman and current solo reach his second year as a artist Joey Harkum will Valerie S. Polyniak member of the guild. For- perform February 23 at PBR tin makes necklaces and Baltimore. The Harbor Boys, Supervising Mortician ornamental pieces, and a reggae band from Pasa- he loves the idea of mak- dena, will be onstage for the ing new items from old festival pre-party at Angel’s materials. Rock Bar on January 19, and www.mccullyfuneral.com “We’re the first re- the group will also play on 30 cyclers,” he said of February 22 at Baltimore Active member of Pasadena Business Association blacksmiths. Soundstage.
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