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Woodlawn Villager April 2014
Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
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Vol. 28 No. 4
CELEBRATING “MEN WHO MATTER”
Our cover
article - Men
Who Matter
pp 12-13
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Aaron Barnett
Tony Baysmore
Benjamin Brooks
Larry “Poncho” Brown
Senator Ben Cardin
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Louis Diggs
Ollen Douglass
Mark Ely
Doni Glover
David Green
Rainier Harvey, Sr.
Advice on
Family and
Careers
Pet of the
Month
Julian Jones
Kevin Kamenetz
Kenneth Oliver
Tom Quirk
Albert Kim
Rev. Charles T. Semblyy
Tony Michalos
Omar Mohammad
Bill Obriecht
Choo Smith
Joseph Vaughan
Carroll Watkins
and more!
”Wonders” from the communities of Arbutus • Baltimore City • Brighton • Catonsville • Chadwick • Dickeyville •
Edmondson Heights • Forest Park • Franklintown • Gwynn Oak • Hebbville • Huntington • Liberty Heights • Lochearn
• Milford • Milford Mill • Pikesville • Powhatan • Owings Mill • Randallstown • Villa Nova • West Hills • Westgate •
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Spring is finally here! The warmer weather and budding trees
are a sure sign that the season has changed at last! Somehow,
springtime gives me a boost. I look around and everything
seems better. Perhaps things have always been good, but the
sour winter weather kept me from seeing it. It’s the same way
all around us every day. There is so much beauty and good.
Sometimes, I sit back and think of the kindness people show me
daily I think of the stories I hear from others about other people
doing kind and outstanding things.
In this edition, we will share with you some of the kindnesses
that have been in front of our eyes for a long time. We will
hopefully remind you of some of the people who are champions
in the community. Take a look at what’s going on all around us.
Then, take a little time to share with someone else or, better still,
to congratulate some of the people we feature.
After we published the March edition, we received many
requests to do something similar with the men in our
communities. This was one of the hardest covers to put together.
Mom and I just didn’t have room to include all of the men who
matter. On pages 12 and 13, we give just a few details about
each of them in hopes that you will agree that they all are “Men
Who Matter.”
Coming next month, we will feature mothers in celebration
of Mother’s Day. It would be really nice to receive your
photographs showing you with your mother or mothers with
their children. Mail or email them starting today!
We also plan to remember our loved ones who are no longer
breathing on this Earth. Send us photos and a memorial
sentence to be included in a special article.
Finally, for Father’s Day in June, we would love to receive
stories, photos, and captions in celebration of our fathers. Feel
free to send them now, too!
We also want campaign ads, prom photos, graduation
announcements and photos, and college send-off
announcements!
Thank you for reading. We hope you enjoy every page. Until
next edition, stay blessed.
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Woodlawn Villager April 2014April
Christ have perished.” If
the weed you can. Drink
Jesus didn’t rise from the until you are as drunk
by Robert W. Hughes
dead, our loved ones who as a skunk; get high as
have died in Christ, are
a kite. Get blasted and
not in heaven, they are
wasted. Charge up your
in hell paying for their
by Chuck Brooks, Sr. Pastor
credit card and go for it!
own
sins.
Finally,
in
this
Max it out. Credit? Don’t
Graceway Church
section, Paul says in verse sweat it! Just forget it, if
19, “If in this life only we
Christ is not raised from
raised from the dead, the
Everything we shared
have hope in Christ, we are the dead. But the truth
“Hallelujah” would have
with others about salvaof all men the most pitiof the matter is that Jesus
to be taken out of the
tion is a fabrication. The
able.” One translation
is risen! He is alive! The
Hallelujah Chorus. We
peace of God, the power
puts it: “we are of all men Bible says that “after His
could no longer sing “Vicof God and the love of
most miserable.” If Christ death Jesus show himself
tory in Jesus!” The worGod is a lie. Verse 17:
hasn’t been raised from
alive by many infallible
ship chant, “He is Lord”
“And if Christ is not risen, the dead then this life is
proofs” (Acts 1:3). For a
would be a lie because the
your faith is futile; you
all there is and the Chris- free copy of these proofs,
part where it says, “He
are still in your sins!” If
tian may as well say with write me. Much of the Biis risen from the grave, for
Christ is not raised, why
everyone else, “Let’s eat,
ble Points material comes
He is Lord…” would not
have faith—we are still
drink and party hearty for from the sermons of Pasbe true. If Christ is not
in our sins and if we are
tomorrow we die.” In oth- tor Chuck Brooks who
risen, not only would our
still in our sins, this is
er words, if Christ is not serves as pastor-teacher
preaching and singing
because the payment for
raised from the dead, then of GraceWay Church,
be in vain our, Christian
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ing more than vain babsaid, “It is finished!” on
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changed. “He’s just gone
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Christ was proof that God up with drugs. Smoke all on our Facebook page.
stressed and depressed”
accepted His Son’s death
There’s no blessin’ that
as payment-in-full for
will keep you from
our sin. If Christ is not
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stressin’ if the resurrisen from the dead then
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the payment was rejected
about the saying, “God
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we are still in our sins
there is no resurrection,
and on our way (not to
you are on your own. But
heaven) but to an eternal
Jesus has risen from the
hell where we will burn
grave! He got up! All the
forever in the lake of fire.
promises of Scripture are
Paul goes on to write in
true, all of the preaching
verse 18 of this text—if
that is based on the resurChrist is not risen from
rection is true! All the
the dead, “Then also those
songs and hymns are true
who have fallen asleep in
if they are rooted in the
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ing with verses 15 and 16
Reverend Dr. C. Anthony Hunt, Sr. Pastor * Reverend Kelly L. Grimes, Assoc. Pastor
Paul writes, “Yes, and we
Sunday Worship Hour, 9:30 AM * Sunday School (for all young people), 10AM
are found false witnesses of
God, because we have testi Fishes and Loaves Ministry, free community meal; Thursday April 24, 4-6:30PM, can
fied of God that He raised
foods also distributed.
up Christ, whom He did not
raise up; if in fact the dead
 Men’s Day Celebration: (1) The Annual Praise and Prayer Breakfast, Saturday April
do not rise… If Christ is
26, 9-10:30AM, Fellowship Hall; Rev. Bruce Haskins, preaching. (2) Worship service,
not raised from the dead,
Sunday April 27, 9:30AM; Rev. William McClain, preaching.
Christians are all liars. If
the dead do not rise then
 Celebrate “A Brand New Day!” with Epworth Women at the (1) The Annual May
everything they’ve ever
Luncheon, Saturday May 3, 12PM; tickets-$25—call 410-944-1070, and the (2)
told others about Jesus
Worship service on Sunday, May 18, 9:30AM in recognition of women.
is a lie. Everything I, as a
preacher, ever told others about Heaven is a lie.
Bible Points
Our Reliance on the Resurrection
The Resurrection of Jesus
Christ is very important—our faith for today
and hope for eternity
depends on its reality.
This is exactly the point
that Paul makes in 1
Corinthians 15:13-19 of
the Bible. Verse 13 says,
“But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ
is not risen.” Our future
in heaven hinges on Jesus
Christ being raised from
the dead. The Christian
lives because He lives! If
Christ is not risen then
when one dies he finds
himself in that place Jesus
described as “where the
worm dies not and the fire
is not quenched” (Mark
9:44). Jesus also tells us
that in this place there is
“weeping and gnashing of
teeth” (Matthew 8:44). 1
Corinthians 15:14 reads,
“And if Christ is not risen,
then our preaching is empty
and your faith is also empty.” If Christ is not risen,
preachers don’t have
anything to preach about.
There is nothing and no
one to trust in—no precious promises to believe
in and none to cling to.
There remains no hope
for the future. If Christ
is not risen, followers of
Jesus don’t have anything
to sing about. Think of all
the songs that would not
make sense without the
resurrection being true:
Christ the Lord is Risen
Today, Hallelujah?~He
Lives? He Lives?~To God
Be the Glory which has the
words, “With His blood
He has saved us, with His
power He has raised us”.
If Jesus Christ is not
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Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
Smart is the New
Cool
by Karl Huber
Milford Mill Academy’s
Positive Behavior
Intervention and Support
Team (PBIS) in conjunction
with the Advanced
Placement (AP) team
held a day of events last
Wednesday, March 12 to
promote the idea that being
smart is also very cool. The
day started with a schedule
of events including eleven
separate presentations
throughout the school day
in the library. Students were
presented with information
related to individual AP
classes, the importance of
AP testing, the International
Baccalaureate (IB) program,
and the Advancement via
Individual Determination
(AVID) program. Honor
roll, AP and other interested
students were invited to
these discussions in addition
to a luncheon.
FCF World
Outreach
Celebrates
Easter Weekend
with Special
Services
Submitted by Lynne Matthews
Three Easter Services,
plus a Mid-day
Good Friday Service
featuring Maurette
Brown Clark
FCF World Outreach
invites the community to
its Good Friday Service at
noon Friday, April 18th,
featuring Maurette BrownClark, gospel recording,
Dove-award nominee,
and multiple Stellar
Award winner. Come hear
compelling, relevant, and
concise messages focused
on the Seven Last Words of
The school day ended
with a Smart Rally in the
gymnasium. The rally
included performances by
the JROTC Color Guard
and the Acting Ensemble
who performed a skit
demonstrating how not
doing well in school
is not cool. There also
were inspiring speakers
including student poet
and winner of the Bowie
State Black College Expo,
Poetry Contest De’Ja
Alston, actor/producer/
comedian Walter Maxfield Jones and Milford
Mill alumnus, and State
Administrative Law Judge,
Sondra Spencer. Each of
these speakers spoke on
issues related to overcoming
barriers in order to be
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successful in life.
Finally, after school
there was a New Cool
Nightly Feature. Over
a hundred students and
family members were
invited to explore different
AP classes at eleven
tables run by AP teachers.
Students interviewed
teachers about AP classes
and a demonstration
was provided for each
class. In addition to these
events two new groups
were established to
support participation in
AP courses: Mu Alpha Pi,
composed of smart young
men and Alpha PI Gamma,
our smart young ladies.
Clearly these events and
groups are establishing
without a doubt, that Smart
is the New Cool at Milford
Mill Academy. Pictured
are Essence Rigby, Kendall
Stephenson, and Jazzlyn
Briscoe at the New Cool
Nightly Feature.
Christ, while being uplifted
in song by Maurette’s
powerful vocals and
passionate delivery. All are
welcome. Service starts at
12 Noon.
We also invite you to
attend one or all of our
special Easter Services on
Sunday April 20th, starting
with our communion
service at 8:30 a.m. Two
additional services at 10:00
a.m. and 12 Noon will
offer a time of fellowship
and celebration in a
comfortable atmosphere.
Services will present
inspiring messages through
the spoken word, and
through dynamic artistry,
including music, dance,
and dramatic presentations.
Come as you are, and
bring the entire family!!
All are welcome. For more
information, visit www.
fcfwo.org, or call 410-5212060.
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Empowering the People
I a m often asked
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I am running because District 44-B deserves the best!
We deserve the best schools, the best jobs, the best parks, the best property values, and the safest streets. I have been
a resident of the Gwynn Oak/Woodlawn/Catonsville area for over 40 years, a loving father, devoted christian, youth
mentor, community activist/leader, and a U.S Navy veteran. I will always pursue the best interest for our community.
Together WE can Empower the People of Baltimore County’s District 44-B
Family Man • Mentor • Community Activist • US NAVY Veteran • Labor Leader • Coach
VOTE JUNE 24th, 2014
AARON J. BARNETT
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE MARYLAND STATE DELEGATE DISTRICT 44B
Endorsed By
• Maryland Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
• The Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) & Teachers Association
of Baltimore County (TABCO)
• Elijah Cummings, U.S. Congressman 7th Congressional District
• Emmett C. Burns Jr., Maryland State Delegate District 10
Early voting. June 12–19, 2014
• HaroldJ.Daggett,InternationalLongshoremen’sAssociationPresident
• Baltimore County Professional Fire Fighters Association, Local 1311
• I.L.A. Baltimore District Council
• Dr. Ella White Campbell, Educator/Community Activist
• Sharon Green Middleton, Baltimore City Council
Election Day. June 24, 2014
By authority: Friends of Aaron J. Barnett, Keith Price, Treasurer
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Woodlawn Villager De Jackson
MOORE’S
INCOME TAX
SERVICE
On Family
and Careers
Hello family,
Thank goodness for spring.
You’ve braved the long hard
winter. So, what are you
going to do now? I know
your minds are racing.
Spring break, upcoming
summer camps and vacations are I’m sure are on the
forefront. But, in the midst
of all the fun planning,
make time to do some career self-assessing. Include
your career goals. Ask
yourself what does success
mean to you. I have asked
this question so many times
during my years of career
counseling and was pleasantly surprised with some of
the answers:
• To make this world a
better place
• To be able to manage my life and its
demands
• To get promoted and
then help someone
else do the same
• To make sure my
children grow up to
be good people
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• To make enough
money to impact
something in a
positive way
It’s almost like asking
someone when they win
the Lottery, what are they
going to do with it. The
responses always include
some type of gift giving.
Makes us still have faith in
mankind, doesn’t it?
On another note, I will
soon be conducting a
workshop on generational
differences in the workplace. I can’t wait to do
some exercises that will
result in the various age
brackets seeing how many
similarities they really do
have. If you are experiencing any problems at
work due to age differences, don’t just remain
frustrated. The internet
has so many great articles
and resources on this
topic. My first question to
you would be what are the
real issues? Communication is usually the answer.
There is a difference in
how we each interact
with our family and
friends. So co-workers
should not be an exception. Even parents have
to raise each child differently because of varying
personalities. Remember
the phrase, “We agree
to disagree”? That is
absolutely acceptable as
long as each person is
getting something very
important-RESPECT!
We all want that from everyone, but then we must
also be prepared to give
it as well. So, you old
schoolers (Traditionalists) can pull out Aretha
Franklin’s Respect song
on your “albums”; Baby
Boomers on Cds and the
Generational Xs and Ys,
just do your thing with
downloading from your
hundreds of media spotslol. Until next time family, enjoy spring, Easter
and any other day you
are blessed to be alive.
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9:00 - 1:30 PM Mon- Fri
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Louis and Shirley Diggs Celebrate Their 60th Anniversary
Louis and Shirley Diggs when they celebrated their 55th
anniversary at their vacation home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Louis and Shirley Diggs
of Owings Mills will
celebrate their 60th wedding
anniversary on May 1,
2014.
Louis met Shirley
after returning home
from the Korean War
in 1953. They are the
parents of four sons, ten
grandchildren and three
great-grand children. Louis
is from Baltimore City, but
after meeting Shirley, he
fell in love not only with
Shirley, but also with the
Winters Lane community
where Shirley was born and
reared. Shirley and their
sons traveled to Germany
to be with Louis while he
was making a career of the
military. They resided in
beautiful Stuttgart, Germany
for four years. Louis is
still busy making another
career of researching and
documenting history of
African American life and
communities in Baltimore
County. He is currently
working on book #10.
FRIDAY MAY 9TH, 2014
6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
7100 Dogwood and Rolling Roads, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Contribution: $35.00
The proceeds will support missions and ministries for women, children and youth.
For ticket information: 443-977-5930 or 410-944-1131
Emmarts UMW President: Barbara Terry,
410George Winkfield
Pastor: Rev.
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Woodlawn Villager FIRST dissolve the bullion
cube in the recommended
amount of hot water.
Partially chill your gelatin
mixture. You DO NOT
want it to set at this stage.
Coat the cheese wheel
with a thin coat of the
gelatin mixture. This will
function as the “glue” for
your flower-herb design.
Carefully place your carrot
and radish petals on the
top of the cheese. Add the
In the Kitchen
with Sue
Time-tested recipes from
Susan Jackson-Stein
Presentation is
EVERYTHING
It’s easy to make the
ordinary extraordinary
in no time. All it takes is
a little imagination and
a few “tricks”. Think of
presentation as “playing
with your food” for adult
cooks.
These two recipes,
Glazed Brie/Camembert
Cheese and Surprise
Deviled Eggs, have a
certain wow! -Factor that
will make them stand
out. Read the directions
carefully. Then, go ahead
and play way.
Glazed Brie/Camembert
Cheese Wheels With
“Flowers”
1 small well-chilled wheel
of Brie or Camembert
cheese
1 package unflavored
gelatin
1 cube vegetable, beef or
chicken bullion
1 carrot
1 red radish
2014
Surprise Deviled Eggs
1 dozen SMALL eggs
24 pre-cooked prawns
(baby shrimp)
Dill leaves from one stalk
should suffice
Boursin brand herbed
spread cheese or the brand
of your choice
Your favorite recipe for
deviled eggs
Hard boil eggs, peel, halve
and scoop out the yolks.
Make your favorite recipe
for the filling.
Washed leaves of celery,
parsley, dill, etc.
Lettuce and small tomatoes
for garnish
Sheet of heavy aluminum
foil
Cooking spray
Remove cheese from the
protective wrapper and
place on a plate covered
with the foil sprayed with
some cooking spray. Wash
the carrot. Cut into very
thin rounds. Cut triangles
around the edges to form
“flowers” somewhat like
a daisy. Set aside. Thinly
slice only the red part of
the radish off. These will
make petals for a “tulip”.
Wash and dry the leaves of
your preferred herb. You
will only be using small
sprigs in your design.
Prepare the unflavored
gelatin according to
package directions, but
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Wash and drain the
prawns. Wash and pat the
dill dry. Clip off the small
leafy ends of the dill.
sprigs of herb-leaves. Leave Fill the cooked whites
with ½ the filling mixture
your gelatin mixture out,
but chill the cheese ½ hour. you’d normally put in. With
a clean teaspoon, make a
Now, comes the tricky
little indentation or “well”
part. Remove the cheese
in the center of the mixture.
from the fridge and add
Into this center, put a dollop
another thin coat of
of Boursin with another
gelatin over top of the
clean spoon. Top with more
cheese without disturbing
of the yolk mixture.
your design. Refrigerate
immediately. When the
gelatin is set, remove from
foil with a spatula and put
on another chilled plate
garnished with lettuce
and tomatoes. The gelatin
WILL hold up to room
temperature at this point.
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Good
Is Understood!
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April 2014April
Lorraine Bridges
Owner/Operator
Specializing in traditional
styles, including press and curl
Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
OLLIE MATSON’S
TAKE ON
AREA SPORTS
troubles with the law. These
Spring Cleaning are the things all college
coaches deal with. The
successful ones achieve
As basketball comes to a
despite the odds.
close on all levels here in
This year in the NCAA
Maryland we did not have
Tourney a lot of folks are
a lot to cheer about this
season. The Lady Terps are disappointed because the
old favorites went out
our lone shining star. The
early. The surprise team is
means team had another
Kentucky and Wisconsin
disappointing season and
this year. These two teams
the outlook seems even
ran through their regions
more dismal. Coppin
College let long time coach under the radar. No one
thought Kentucky would be
Fang Mitchell go after
able to go this far, because
a decade of hard times.
of their record this year.
Morgan did well but did
Wisconsin oh they are
not make the tournament.
Towson did well and went just hanging around. I am
far in the CIB Tournament. happy for their coach Bo
Ryan because he has been
Their coach really turned
things around quickly. Way at it a long time and never
to go Tigers we are looking really had the players to
compete with the big boys.
forward to next year. As
This is a well coached
the pundits weigh in on
what coaches should go and team that takes advantage
which coaches should stay of other teams mistakes.
Florida is the favorite and
. What is needed is a fair
rubric to judge all coaches. they are deep with talent.
Uconn is battle tested and
Is it about just wins and
has nothing to lose. Coach
losses or is it about style
and hope? How long should Ollie gets the most out of
the university give a coach his talent. This final four
has four teams that can all
to turn a program around?
Is it three years or is it four get it done. This is the first
years and how long should time in the history of the
tournament that only one
they stick with a average
coach? A lot of people think number one team made it to
the final four. Good luck to
ten years at one school is
long enough for one coach all of them.
unless he is successful
Remembering When (
for at least eight out of
The Negro League Boys
the ten years. A coaching
cycle is four years, that is a of Spring)
graduating class. If a coach
Back during the turn of
cannot become successful
the century the Negro and
in four years he should
Mexican major Leagues
be out. During that four
were thriving. African
year cycle players could
enter the draft , get injured, Americans , and their Latin
brother’s were not allowed
become academically
to play in the MLB. It
challenged or have legal
was not a written law on
the books , but rather a
gentlemen’s agreement
amongst the owners of the
teams. None of the owners
were willing to be first .
Branch Ricky was the only
owner to be brave enough
to take that challenge.
The NFL and NBA had
integrated and college
football for the most part
was integrated but the
old boys of the MLB
were still holding out.
They were content with
the status quo Jim Crow
rules of the south. Branch
Ricky of the Dodgers was
willing and able to make
that move and he did by
signing Jackie Robinson
to a minor league contract.
It was not the first time
a African American was
seriously looked at. In
1945 Wendell Smith of the
Pittsburg Courier brought
Jackie Robinson and two
other Negro League stars
to the Boston Red Sox
for a tryout. Red Sox
manager Joe Cronin was
not impressed and did
not offer them a contract.
Jackie Robinson was
called baseballs (Great
Experiment). Jackie was
signed by the Brooklyn
Dodgers in October 1945.
He was assigned to their
Montreal Canada farm
club. He played one year
and in the 1947 season
was called up to start for
the Dodgers. He endured
a lot by the other teams ,
fans, and some of his own
teammates. A teammate of
Jackie’s on the Dodger’s
was quoted as saying he
would rather pick cotton
than play with a African
American player. Ricky
traded that player during
the season than let him
sabotage the team. Jackie’s
play quickly won over his
teammates and opponents.
He was voted to the All Star
game and was the National
League Rookie of the Year.
The next year several more
teams raided the Negro
League and took their better
players. The integration of
the MLB spelled the end
for the Negro League. By
the early fifties the league
disbanded. What was good
for the country and civil
rights killed a thriving
black business. The Great
Experiment worked proving
that black ball players
belonged in professional
April 2014
sports . We overcame
but at what expense. As
we as people trail blaze
our way to equality it is
important for us to always
remember where we come
from and always give
back to our communities.
As we celebrate the new
Negro League Museum
parents need to share our
history with their children.
Unless we know where
we have been how can we
know where we are going.
Until next time stay up
everybody.
Send us your sports highlights and photos
from Pop Warner, Woodlawn Park and
Recreation, and school matches, meets, and
games. Let’s celebrate our area athletes.
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A Line Dance for Lupus Party
to raise funds for Lupus Awareness Month
Presented by Marva’s Grand Hands of Love, Inc.
Hosted by Radio Great & Line Dance Guru Randy Dennis
Sunday, May 18, 2014 3pm-7pm
Diamondz Events Hall, 9980 Liberty Rd., Randallstown
30 advance
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Call 410-599-9159 or email [email protected]
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April 2014April
Baltimore
County Christian
Workcamp Seeks
Volunteers,
Supplies, Donations
The Baltimore County
Christian Workcamp
(BCCW) was founded
by two United Methodist
ministers in 1984. It is
now run by lay people and
is completely ecumenical,
with Baptists, Catholics,
Evangelicals, Presbyterians, United Methodists,
and other faiths involved.
Its task is to “share the
love of Christ by improving the homes of and providing assistance for some
limited income families in
Baltimore County.” Each
year, over 60 houses are
repaired, from Dundalk
to Essex to Parkville to
Randallstown to Woodlawn
to Catonsville to Lansdowne, all during one week
in July. The 31st Annual
Workcamp will occur July
20-25, 2014. These sites
typically are referred by
various County agencies
and churches.
It is structured like those
workcamps that many travel far from home to attend
for a week or more. However, with the work sites in
the County, it has become
a commuters’ workcamp
where volunteers only need
to commit for one day and
can sleep in their own bed
each night.
The day starts with breakfast at the host church,
Hunt’s Memorial United
Methodist, in Riderwood
(west of Towson), where
bagged lunches are also
prepared. Volunteer workers of all ages and with
varying skills and abilities
are then divided among
the work sites. All types
of repairs may be done
-- plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, ceilings, walls,
roofs, porches, steps,
insulation, general cleanup, interior and exterior
painting, caulking, ramps,
yard work and much more.
Each night a different host
prepares dinner for the
volunteers, and there are
several evening activities
planned.
For more information
(including the report on
the 2013 BCCW) or a
brochure, please visit our
website www.bcchristianworkcamp.org or contact
us at [email protected] . Several church youth groups
also participate.
In addition to volunteer
workers, the BCCW can
always use appropriate
supplies and donations.
BCCW is a 501(c)(3) organization, and donations
are tax deductible to the
extent allowable by law.
Assistance is available to Maryland residents who:
 Do not have health insurance for breast and
cervical cancer screening services
 Are age 40-64
 Have limited income
Assistance may be available to Baltimore County
residents who:
 Have health insurance, but have high
out-of-pocket expenses for breast and
cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment services
 Are age 40-64
 Have limited income
If you are over 40, you should have routine
breast and cervical cancer screenings.
To find out if you are eligible, call
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Baltimore County Department of Health
Healthy people living, working, and playing in Baltimore County
Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE – Director, Health and Human Services
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Council
This ad is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Cigarette Restitution Fund
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2014
Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
April 2014
Talk to Val
Conversations with
Life Coach
Valerie Matthews-Haynes
to think about events that
you would like included in
your Spring and Summer
Dear Val,
calendar. It’s a good time
I am stuck in winter
to make adjustments in
depression. This seems
your exercise and eating
to have been the longest
regimens so that you can
winter. Every time I look,
begin tightening muscles
it’s another gray day. More and shedding pounds for
rain or snow or just dreary your summer look.
days. When in summer
Many of the local venues
coming?! Better yet, what are announcing their event
can I do to keep a good
schedules for the season.
mood for these last cold
Make plans to attend.
days?
Purchase tickets ahead of
Signed Sick of Winter.
time for better seat selection
and add the events to your
Dear Sick of Winter,
calendar. This will give you
No doubt Mother Nature
something to look forward
is taking Her time with
to.
adjusting the weather
There are more daylight
conditions toward Spring
hours. Take advantage by
and Summer. As we
taking a short walks in the
await sun-shiny days,
mornings or early evenings.
now is the perfect time
A great way to combine
to start getting ready
exercise with attitude
for the warmer seasons.
adjustment is take walks
April is the perfect time
in the shopping malls.
Sick of Winter
You can move your body
while window-shopping
for the latest in spring and
summer fashion trends. The
groceries are robust with
fresh produce. Consider
adding fresh fruits and
vegetables to your meals or
as light meal replacements
and snacks.
And take the opportunity
to splurge just a bit.
Try something new and
different. Buy yourself new
cologne, a fresh bunch of
flowers, or an ice cream
cone!
Hang in there. Spring is
coming. I promise!
Valerie Matthews-Haynes is a
Certified Life Coach practicing
in Maryland, Florida and
Georgia. As part of Be The Better
You Empowerment Services
(BTBY), Valerie conducts
workshops and private coaching
sessions. For more info, visit
us at www.BeTheBetterYou.
com or e-mail us at TalkToVal@
BeTheBetterYou.com.
SAVE-THE-DATE...June 7, 2014
8th Annual Holistic Health Seminar on Memory Loss
The 10 Things You Should
Randallstown Community Know About Memory
Center
Loss, Alzheimer’s and
3505 Resource Drive
Aging. Tamela McClam,
Randallstown, MD 21133 MD, Clinical Fellow,
8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Johns Hopkins Memory
Topics of discussion and & Alzheimer’s Treatment
guest speakers include:
Center.
What You Should
Know about Diabetes
and Dementia Sherita
Hill Golden, MD, MHS,
Director, Inpatient Diabetes
Management Services,
Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
For more information,
please contact Cereta
Spencer, Event Coordinator
at 443.300.6094. Sponsored
by Johns Hopkins School
of Medicine, Johns Hopkins
Memory & Treatment
Centers, Alzheimer's
Association, Epworth
United Chapel and the
Baltimore City Health
Department.
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Woodlawn Villager From our cover:
Mark W. Ely,
MBA is the
Assistant Vice
President of
Marketing at Securityplus
Federal Credit Union.
Small businesses rely
Claude Dennis
Benjamin Brooks
on the support and
is president of
has been a successful
guidance that Securityplus
the Woodmoor
entreprenuer for over
offers. Since Mark
Neighborhood
33 years. The U.S.
joined Securityplus in
Association. He believes
Army (Vietnam) Veteran
2011, he has dedicated
in community involvement
participates fully in the
himself to serving the
and has spearheaded many
community by serving with
community in his position
service activities in the
the business and community
as AVP. Because of
31 years he has been a
associations. He holds titles
Mark and the team at
resident. Working with
as treasurer and former
Securityplus, the Villager
boys and young men is his
treasurer with several major
and other businesses
major focus. He believes
community organiations and
and organiations in the
that efforts to provide them
projects. Dedicated to giving
community have the safety
with a foundation of strong,
back to the community,
and stability of knowing
positive male influence will
Ben is a candidate for
we can focus on becoming
encourage them to make
the Maryland House of
stronger, better, and more
positive lifestyles choices as
Delegates.
productive toward our
they face life’s challenges.
mission of servicing the
When you Google®
Louis
Diggs
is
community.
him, you are rewarded
working
on
his
10th
Doni Glover is
with a screen full of
book
which,
like
a connector, a
beautiful images, but
the others before
bridge, and a giver.
Larry “Poncho” Brown is
it, chronicles the lives and
Well educated,
much more than that. From
history of African American
world
traveled,
with a
the age of 17, Poncho has
families in Baltimore County
heart
passionate
for the
been making a living as an
communities. Through his
entreprenuer, the small
artist. Over the years, he
work, Mr. Diggs has created a business persons, the
has taught by example and
valuabloe tool for those who
workers in the community,
inspired others entreprenuers wish to research geneology.
Doni consciously meets
in the business of selfIn addition, Diggs holds bus
people and connects
promotion and building
tours that take participants
them to others whom he
businesses. His works have through some of the
feels will work together
graced the walls in homes
historic African American
well and continue to
allover the world. He is the
neighborhoods. During
build and grow. Doni is
newest co-host of Marketing these tours, he highlights
a journalist, publisher
Pulpit International (MPI) ,
monuments, homesteads,
of BMORENEWS.
an organization committed to resting places, and other
com and a talk show
helping communities prosper valuable facts.
host at Radio One. He
by building strong businesses
brings attention to what
Ollen Douglass is
that have the capacity to hire.
or who is interesting and
the patriarch of the
First elected as
progressive in business,
family. His guidance
Senator in 2006, Ben
the political arena, and in
and support has empowered
Cardin is connected
our communities.
us to move forward in
to the community at
our lives with confidence,
David Green is
the grassroots level. He
perseverance, and positivity.
Division Chief of
knows names and faces
He is the quiet backbone of
the Neighborhood
of community leaders and
the Villager.
Response Team
presents a genuine interest
Dad Douglass believes in
at the Baltimore County
in issues involving his
the Villager. It is because
Department of Planning. He
constituents. Senator Ben
of him that the publication
is an invaluable resource
Cardin works to create jobs, continues to strive. He
for small business and
assist small business and
has encouraged us to
neighborhood organizations,
improve the fiscal climate in press through adversity, to
offering his extensive
our communities. To learn
continue searching for the
knowledge and advice in
more about Senator Cardin,
good and, most importantly, planning, development,
visit his website at www.
to never give up!
revitalization and how to
cardin.senate.gov.
help build communities.
MEN WHO MATTER
Last month on our cover,
we featured 20 women
in our community in
celebration of Women’s
History Month. The
edition was a hit! In fact,
we received numerous
requests to do something
similar with the men.
Mom and I combed the
community, pausing here
and there to share with
you what we know about
some of the great men
we encounter as we are
out and about. In our
hearts and minds, every
man matters, but we
wanted to know a little
more about these we have
selected, particularly for
the strength, wisdom, and
civic leadership they offer
our communities every
day.
At 6’7” tall,
Aaron Barnett
is a formidable
presence anywhere
he goes. This dynamo has
a soft heart for the youth
in the community. His
R-BLOCK Foundation
gets young men involved
in community projects
and exposes them to
life-building skills and
experiences. Aaron is a
candidate for the Maryland
House of Delegates.
Dwayne “Tony”
Baysmore is no
stranger to most
people in Baltimore
County. As special assistant
to the County Executive,
Tony gets actively involved
in projects throughout the
County. He is ever present
to help promote businesses,
community organiations,
such as business
associations, community
councils, and community
building activities, providing
unlimited advice and
guidance.
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April 2014April
2014
Rainier Harvey,
Sr. has a list
of community
service projects
too numerous to name
individually. His
service ranges from
T-Ball Commissioner to
Homeland Security Level
3 security certification.
He is dependable, but,
more importantly, he is
known for searching for
a need and then, putting
the wheels in motion
until the need is met. The
retired Baltimore County
Police Officer is also a
candidate for Delegate in
the upcoming election.
Julian Jones
joined the Anne
Arundel County
Fire Department in
1985. He became the first
African American Officer
in the Departments history
when he was promoted
to Lieutenant. Now
DivisiondChief, Jones is
the commander of the
operations Bureau which
includes 33 fire stations
and 900 people. Julian is
the past President of the
Hernwood Elementary
School PTA. He won
awards for parental
involvement and
membership. He helped
to secure a $300,000
Century 21 Education
Foundation grant to
provide three years of
afterschool instruction for
the students. Jones is a
candidate for 4th District
County Council.
Kevin Kamenetz is
a lifelong resident
of Lochearn and he
is the 12th Baltimore County
Executive. Under his
leadership, our communities
have seen improvement
in public safety, fiscal
management, revitalization,
school construction and
renovation, and we have
maintained a Triple AAA
Bond Rating. Kamenetz
is innovative, responsible
and a strong support for our
communities.
Woodlawn Villager Albert Kim, CPA,
is one of the best
examples of servant to
the community. He is
the current president of the
Rotary Club of WoodawnWestview. In that capacity,
Al leads in demonstrating
service-above-self by
participating in service
projects throughout the
community. Al is also
treasurer for the SecurityWoodlawn Business
Association . Albert Kim
is a leader in kindness and
diversity.
Tony Michalos is
the co-owner of
the Corinthian Bar
and Lounge. Tony
is a constant support to
community organizations,
donating time and resources
to aid in their success. His
business is home to Ravens
Roost #79, an organization
that performs community
service projects several time
each year.
Omar Mohammad is
Director of the
Entrepreneurial
Development &
Assistance Center at Morgan
State University. For over
10 years, the EDAC has been
providing growth clinics,
conferences, and media
opportunities entrepreneurs.
Omar is especially interested
in helping youth and women
entrepreneurs progress in
business. He is a resident of
Gwynn Oak.
Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
Baltimore County
Councilman
Kenneth Oliver has
been serving the
4th District since he was
first elected in 2002. He
has worked diligently
with community leaders,
government, and elected
officials to create positive
change and growth in his
District--a new school, a
new community center,
major stores, Ken continues
to be an advocate for
citizens, especially seniors.
He leds and ear and his
support by his regular
presence at most community
events and projects.
Tom Quirk served
3 terms as President
of the Oak Crest
Community Association.
He was named coordinator
of the Lansdowne High
School Academy of Finance
job shadowing program.
Tom is a Board member
of the Community College
of Baltimore County
Foundation at both the local
and county level where
he helped raise money for
students to attend college.
He is also Vice President
of the Greater Catonsville
Chamber of Commerce.
As a certified Financial
Planner, Tom helps seniors
prepare for retirement and
he advises small businesses.
Tom is County Councilman
for Baltimore County’s 1st
District.
William Obreict and
his wife have been
operating The Calico
Cat Gift Shop since
1976. As a long-time business
owner and resident, Bill is
a founder of the Security
Woodlawn Village Business
Association (now SWBA).
Bill spearheaded County
grant applications to insure
that the Woodlawn area
received available County
financial assistance. He serves
on the Liberty Road Council,
was instrumental in returning
the Farmer's Market to the
Woodlawn area.
In his near 30-year
tenure at Union Bethel
A.M.E. Church in
Randallstown, Rev.
Charles T. Sembly has led
the church in establishing
over 40 ministries and
outreach programs. Pastor
Sembly is a familiar
presence at community
events. He provides
spiritual encouragement
and guidance as he and
his parishioners work to
bring positive change and
improvement to those
who live, work, and pray
in northwest Baltimore
County.
Former Original
Harlem Globetrotter,
Charles “Choo”
Smith, uses his
celebrity status to encourage
youth in the community. He
has developed an effective
way to engage youth and
to lead by example. He
emphasizes spirituality in
his motivational speeches
and has changed the lives of
many young people simply
by being in their lives.
April 2014
Joseph Vaughan is
Carroll Watkins is
the president of the
the President of the
Social Security Alumni
Gwynn Oak Community
Association. He and his
Association. Watkins
staff of volunteers work tirelessly works with the Association
to keep former employees
to plan community clean-up
connected to the area and to each projects, recycling events
other. Joe helps organize an
and other beautification
annual luncheon, day trips, and
projects. He works with
fundraising activities throughout other organizations and
the year to help with administrative elected officials to maintain
costs. As SSA is the largest
safety, beauty, and to promote
employer in the area, Joe’s hands economic growth for his
stay full. He handles it all with a community. Contact him at
smile and an occasional joke.
[email protected].
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Woodlawn Villager Mickey Price
Makes Presentation to the
Woodlawn/
Gwynn Oak
JOOI Club
Members
According to Optimist International, each year more
than 12,000 children and
teenagers are diagnosed with
cancer. Also, one in every
330 Americans develops
cancer before the age of
20. Due to statistics such
as these, Optimist Clubs are
encouraged to participate
The Milford Mill Academy
Department of Fine Arts
presents
May 1st & 2nd - 7pm
May 3rd - 5pm
@ The Academy - 3800 Washington Avenue, Baltimore MD 21244
Tickets & Info Dial 410-922-SING (7464) x 3
Send your loving Mother’s Day
and/or father’s Day photos to us
today at
[email protected]
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April 2014April
supporting research to find
a cure.
On Saturday, March 8,
2014, Mickey Price, the OI
District Chair for the Optimist International Childhood Cancer Campaign
made a presentation to the
Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak
JOOI Club.
Members of the Alpha,
Junior, and Octagon JOOI
Club members, parents,
along with Dick Price,
past District Chair for the
Dime –a-Day Campaign
in the Optimist International Childhood Cancer for Childhood Cancer
Research and Fran Harris,
Campaign by building
awareness of the disease, Past District Lieutenant
Governor listen attentively
providing assistance to
childhood cancer patients to Mickey as she gives her
presentation.
and their families and
2014
Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
Entertainment Review
BY LARRY KATZ
Las Vegas Part 2
Earlier this year I wrote an
article on some of the great
things to do in Las Vegas.
The town has so much
to do that it would take a
book to list them all. Its not
only gambling and shows
after all. In order to attract
families, the town has a
multitude of attractions,
something for everyone.
Below is a list of just some
of them now playing in the
city that truly never sleeps.
A must see is the
Titanic:The Artifact
Exhibition now showing at
the Luxor Hotel. It is in one
word incredible.
It is a collection of
artifacts and objects from
one of the world's most
famous and infamous
disasters.
It includes not only pieces
of the actual wreckage, but
articles from the passengers
themselves including photos
of the passengers and their
individual stories.
For the second year
in a row the urban city
of Baltimore will have
its very own folk and
bluegrass festival. Its
called The Charm City
Folk and Bluegrass
Festival and it takes
place this year at Druid
Hill Park, a larger venue
than last year. The date
is Saturday April 26th
beginning at 10am.
The lineup looks
great. Included are Noam
http://www.tripadvisor.com/
As you travel through
the exhibit, you will see
everything from valuable
plates to pieces of
the interior ship itself
all recovered from the
wreckage. Little items
like combs and glasses
are present as well as a
replica of the staircase.
There is a real iceberg in
the exhibit. There is a
fascinating story of how
the ship was eventually and
painstakingly pulled from
the sea.
You will learn the story
behind the people and
who stayed where on the
ship. The ticket prices
are a kind of look at
the backgrounds of the
passengers. It is eerie but
compelling to learn of
their fates.
There is a device that
guides you through the
exhibit with a narration
that only enhances the
overwhelming items
on display. The Titanic
exhibit at the Luxor is
Pikelny and Friends
as well as Chris Eldridge
and Julian Lage. There's
also Cris Jacobs and Sierra
Lage as well as Audie
Blaylock and Redline plus
many other acts.
Last year's inaugural
event was so successful
that it has been moved to
accommodate the large
number of fans. There
are many different ticket
options for people who are
interested in attending
the event. For more
information go to Charm
City Folk and Bluegrass
Festival.com.
Baltimore is a
surprisingly eclectic
musical town and
organizers of this event
should be praised for
bringing this type of music
to a large audience. It
should prove to be a very
enjoyable day not only
for those familiar with the
music but others looking
for something new. The
festival will introduce
those unfamiliar to the
genre. Folk and bluegrass
is not new but it is always
fun and the tunes will
have you wanting more.
both heartbreaking and
revealing. It is a must see.
What trip to Vegas
wouldn't be complete
without seeing some of the
famous wedding chapels.
There are many each with
their own themes. There
are upwards of 1 million
people who visit Las Vegas
each year for weddings.
Nevada has 100,000
weddings every year. Go
to LVWeddingConnection.
com for all the details.
Then there is the all new
Madame Tussauds Las
Vegas which recently
underwent a multi million
dollar expansion and
now features figures of
everyone form super heroes
to Bradley Cooper in The
Hangover to Britney Spears
to Simon Cowell.
A very good idea is
to look into Big Bus
Tours (bigbustours.com)
a company employing
double decker buses
that tour the Strip and
downtown with hop off
and hop on excursions by
day and nightlife tours to
show the city's incredible
night life.
For gun enthusiasts,
there is the Guns and
Ammo Garage where
you can shoot high
powered firearms in
a safe environment.
The facility is located
behind the Luxor. Go to
gunsandammogarage.com.
Here's a great idea. There
is now a Red Skelton
tribute show. Youngsters
April 2014
will learn about him. Older
people will remember him
as a legendary comedian
who was so popular for
decades and a mainstay on
television for years.The
show has the city's only
Red Skelton impersonator.
See it at the Westin Hotel
on E. Flamingo Rd.
The Imagine Exhibitions
Gallery at the fabulous
Venetian hotel now
currently features Da Vinci
the exhibition at look at
creations of the genius
that still fascinates the
world. Contact the hotel for
details.
For those a little more
interested in the outdoors,
try Flightlinez bootleg
canyon (flightlinez.com)
that combines flightlining
with spectacular views
of attractions near and in
Vegas, like Hoover Dam
and the Strip.
There are other things to
see obviously in Vegas, but
this list should hold you for
a while. The city is truly
a mecca for everything a
tourist could want.
http://alllasvegastours.com
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Woodlawn Villager The Woodlawn Branch
Baltimore County Public Library
Your library card also gives
you free access from home to
the 40-plus databases to which
Baltimore County Public
Library subscribes. Need
by Robert W. Hughes
tutoring help for your child?
Do you know that one of Brainfuse not only provides
tutoring, but also helps you
the most important cards
fine-tune your resume. The
you may carry is your
library card? Unlike some Testing & Education Reference Center can help you
other cards, there is no
prepare for 50 different tests,
annual fee and balances
don’t accrue interest. Your including the GED, the Cathocard gives you free access lic School Entrance Exam,
the SAT, the GRE, the Postal
to the thousands of items
available in all 19 branches & Firefighter, the Praxis and
U.S. citizenship exams. Did I
of the Baltimore County
Public Library. In fact, you mention there is résumé help
in that database as well?
can use your card in any
public library in the state of With the cost of everything
Maryland. All you need to on the rise these days, you
have access to so much for so
do is register with them.
little — well, for nothing, reWe carry material in a
variety of formats. You’re ally. Call us at 410-887-1336
or come in and let us tell you
sure to find one that fits
more.
your lifestyle and needs.
Do you prefer the feel of
April Events at the
books, enjoy turning the
Woodlawn Branch
pages and pouring over illustrations? Perhaps you’re One-on-One Computer Help
13 years old and up
on the go but still want
A librarian is available to
to keep up with favorassist you with a variety of
ite authors, or just want
something to listen to in the computer tasks. Please call for
car or while you work out. an appointment.
Maybe you haven’t stepped Baby Story Time
Birth through 23 months with
foot in a library in years
adult--Connect with your
because you download
baby through stories, rhymes,
your books at home. It’s
also very possible you're a bounces and songs, followed
by a play time. Registration
combination of all these.
No matter your preference, required. Fridays 9:30 AM
the library can satisfy. We Preschool Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
have books by the thouInteract with your preschooler
sands for all ages from
infant through adult. Books by enjoying stories, songs and
activities together.
on CD, audiobooks on
11:00 AM
Playaways and e-books to Fridays Snacks
in
the
Stacks
download to your device of
choice are all available and Teen – 14 to 17 years old
all free. Don’t forget music Make healthy, simple and fast
snacks with few ingredients.
and movies, too! All you
need to take them home is Registration required.
Tuesdays
3:00 PM
your library card.
except Apr 15
The (Library)
Card in Your
Wallet
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April 2014April
2014
1811 Woodlawn Drive
Woodlawn, MD 21207-4074
Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Teen Events at Your
Branch
Teen – 14 to 17 years old
Join friends and have fun at
our weekly teen event! Ask
at the Information Desk
for details on each week’s
activity. Thursdays 3:00
PM except Apr 17
Fiestas and Siestas
Birth through 3 with adult
Enjoy simple stories, songs
and rhymes in English and
Spanish.
Apr 12 Sat 10:30 AM
Apr 26 Sat 10:30 AM
World Language Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Join us for stories and
songs in English and another world language.
Apr 10
Thu 7:00
PM – French
Woodlawn Book Club
Adult - Join us for lively
discussions of great books.
Apr 17 Thu 7:00 PM
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de
Rosnay
LEGO Fun
School age – 6 to 12 years
old/children under 8 with
adult - Create with LEGO
blocks! All supplies provided.
Apr 19 Sat 2:00 PM
Pajama Story Time
2 to 5 years old with adult
Put on your PJs and bring
your bedtime pal for stories
and songs.
Apr 24 Thu 7:00 PM
Résumé Clinic
Adult - Want to present
your best professional self
on paper? Come in for a
free personalized critique
of your current résumé offered by a human resources
professional. Registration
required.
Apr 9 Wed 10:00 AM-Noon
Introduction to Microsoft
Word
13 years old and up
410-887-1336
Learn the basics of Microsoft Word. Registration
required.
Apr 9 Wed 7:00 PM
Build It! Cardboard
Robot City
School age – grades 3 to 5
Create robot inventions
using cardboard, plastic
and foam. Use simple,
safe hand tools as well
as glowing LED components. Presented by FutureMakers. Registration
required.
Apr 12 Sat 2:00 PM
Stuffed Animal Slumber
Party
2 to 5 years old with adult
Bring your next-to-favorite stuffed animal to a
pajama story time. Then,
leave it overnight. When
you pick up your animal
friend the next day, enjoy
photos of its adventures at
Storyville and the branch.
Apr 15 Tue 7:00 PM
Living Places, Living
Planet
School age
Through this interactive
presentation by the Maryland Zoo ZOOmobile,
travel the world to see the
many habitats that wild
animals call home. The
animals help you understand what living things
need to survive and learn
about the global resources
that animals and humans
must share.
Apr 17 Thu 2:00 PM
Introduction to Email
13 years old and up
Learn basic email skills.
Registration required.
Apr 23 Wed 7:00 PM
Learn to Be a Greener
Cleaner
Adult
Ms. Virginia, from the
Maryland Cooperative
Extension, shows you
the benefits of making
your own green cleaning supplies. Participants
see how these cleaners
work and can take home a
recipe book. Registration
required.
Apr 26 Sat 3:00 PM
Deaf Culture Night
All ages – children under
8 with adult
Join the Maryland School
for the Deaf for an evening of deaf culture, history and language. Learn
about the history of deaf
education in Maryland,
enjoy American Sign Language hand shape stories,
crafts, a homework-help
presentation and a library
scavenger hunt. *ASL
interpreter present.
Apr 30 Wed 6:00 PM8:00 PM
You can now pick up the
Woodlawn Villager at
these Baltimore County Public
Libraries: Randallstown,
Pikesville, Woodlawn,
Catonsville, Arbutus and
Lansdowne.
Woodlawn Villager POWERtalk
Speaker Turns
a Mini into a
Giant Win
Baltimore native Pamela
Maith knows that many
workers often spend time
doing their jobs well
beyond the work clock,
as they continue to think
about the next task and
the next. But the medical
community strongly
suggests the need for
a work-life balance to
alleviate any work stress.
Pamela has found that
balance with her miniature
doll houses. And on
Saturday, March 22, at
the annual POWERtalk
International Speech
Contest for Council One,
she told a captivated
audience how her
passion for her hobby
inspires “The Rebirth
of Peace of Mind.” The
Randallstown Library
was the contest venue,
and it was well attended.
Pamela’s speech gave
her a first place win over
three other Council One
members: Doris Boyer
and Gretchen Cephas,
both of Baltimore;
and Randy Moore of
Randallstown. Ms. Boyer
took second place with
a thought-provoking
speech about “Lessons
Learned” through life’s
misadventures. Each of
the competitors had the
Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
challenge of building a
complete speech around
one word or phrase.
Ms. Maith’s word was
‘newborn’, and she ably
contrasted the demands of
her career to the intimacy
of decorating each new and
more beautiful miniature
house. She credits
POWERtalk International
with encouraging her to
always improve and strive
for excellence.
POWERtalk contest
judging considers many
variables, including
speech content, structure
and delivery. Clearly,
Pamela Maith’s ability is
not miniature – it’s giant!
The Woodlawn Villager
community congratulates
Pamela, and we wish her
success as she competes
in the POWERtalk
International Blue Ridge
Region Speech Contest on
May 30th in Washington,
DC.
POWERtalk International
has four clubs that serve
the Baltimore metropolitan
area. For more information,
call (410)274-7192.
April 2014
Money Tour Conference
for Startups and Emerging Small Businesses
A Must Attend for Businesses Who Want to Gain Access to Capital and Opportunities
April 17, 2014
6:00-8:30 PM
Randallstown Community Center
3505 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21113
Regina Pearson-Sulley
and Mack Maschal
Event Schedule
6:00 PM
6:20-7:00 PM
7:00-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Registration, Snacks, and Networking
MCBIF Presentation with Q&A
Preparing an Effective Business Financing Package
One-on-One with Financing Experts
Complementary Admission, Space is Limited.
Must respond to [email protected] by April 10th
Sponsored by: Senator Delores Kelley- (410)841-3606; [email protected]
Funded by:
Doris Boyer, Randy Moore, Regina Pearson-Sulley, Pamela
Maith, and Gretchen Cephas.
For more information on the Maryland Casino Business Investment Fund, visit www.mcbif.com
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Woodlawn Villager April 2014April
Woodlawn/
Gwynn Oak
Optimist Hold
Annual Oratorical Contest For
2014
The Optimist International Oratorical Contest
began in 1928. Each
Optimist District conducts
competitions beginning at
the local Club level. Club
girl and boy winners advance to their local Zone
Contest and the Zone girl
and boy winners advance
to the District contest
where the District girl and
boy winners each receive
a $2,500 college scholarship.
The winner for the
Woodlawn/Gwynn Oak
Optimist Club was Ivy
Rudisill. She will compete in the Zone Contest.
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Winner, Ivy Rudisill
Ivy receive plaque and medallion
Judges Howard Bowles, Jackie Morrison, and Gwen bullock-Smith
Volunteers Ada Mitchell and Chante Chappell
Time Keeper Bonnie Henderson, Oratorical Chair Joan
Livezey, and Time Keeper Jackie Myster
2014
Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
UMOJA Christian Homeschool
Network Serves the Community
The National
Society
Of Black
Engineers
The National Society
of Black Engineers
(NSBE), with more than
29,900 members, is one
of the largest studentgoverned organizations
in the country. Founded
in 1975, NSBE now
includes more than 394
College, Pre-College,
and Technical Professional/Alumni chapters
in the United States and
abroad. NSBE’s mission
is "to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers
who excel academically,
succeed professionally
and positively impact
the community."
The National Society of Black Engineers
(NSBE) is a 501(C)(3)
non-profit association
that is owned and managed by its members.
The organization is dedicated to the academic
and professional success
of African-American
engineering students
and professionals.
NSBE offers its members leadership training,
professional develop-
Harriet Tubman
came alive
at Sojourner
Douglass
College
By Shirley Supik
Every year the Emmart
Pierpont Safe House
has a Harriet Tubman
Day of Remembrance
at as many locations as
they can. This year they
teamed up with Madame
Tussauds Wax Museum
April 2014
On March 26 -19, 2014 the NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Chapter at Milford Mill Academy, under the leadership of
Mr. Joseph McNeill and Mrs. Barbara Birt attended the National
Convention held in Nashville, TN. During the convention, the students attended workshops and had the opportunity to meet with
potential employers and colleges from around the country. The
students also had the opportunity to tour a Nissan plant. For more
information go to http://www.NSBE.org or see Mr. McNeill in room
120
ment, mentoring opportunities, career placement
services and more. NSBE
is comprised of 242 collegiate, 70 professional
and 82 pre-college active
chapters nationwide and
overseas. These chapters are geographically
divided into six regions.
NSBE is governed by an
executive board of college
students and engineering professionals and
is operated by a professional staff in our World
Headquarters located in
Alexandria, VA. NSBE
has accomplished more for
Black engineering students
than any other organization in the world. The same
light that flows from the
NSBE torch to students and
professionals in the United
States is also relevant for
NSBE students in Africa,
Europe, South America,
Asia, Canada, Australia and
the Caribbean. It is the goal
of the Society to replicate
its mission and vision in
countries around the world,
creating a global network of
Black engineers, scientists
and technologists.
of Washington D.C and
Sojourner Douglass
College of Owings Mills.
Madame Tussauds brought
their Harriet Tubman
figure to the college. She
was so realistic, members
of the audience thought
she was staring at them. If
that wasn’t enough, Janice
Greene, a local story teller
and Griot portrayed the
hero, Harriet Tubman so
well that many said you
could actually feel the
spirit of Harriet in the
room. Harriet Tubman
was a conductor on the
Underground Railroad, a
spy for the Union Army,
a nurse and she fought for
women’s rights. By today’s
standards, Harriet would
have been considered
disabled after being hit in
the head with a lead weight
and suffering from a type
of seizure, however, she is
living proof that if you just
set your mind to something,
disability or not, you can
do it. And Harriet didn’t
just do it once, she just kept
going.
On March 7, 2014 UMOJA
Christian Homeschool
Network’s members had
the privilege of serving the
Randallstown community
with Mount Olive Methodist Church. UMOJA students and parents helped
to organize, inventory and
donate items which also included toiletries for Mount
Olive’s food pantry known
as Loaves and Fishes Food
Ministry.
Mount Olive’s pantry has
assisted members of the
community for the past
two years. The ministry
consists of approximately
20 members who stock and
distribute food and toiletries
to those in need. Mount
Olive gladly accepts donations of canned food, boxed
pasta, cereals and other
non-perishable food items
to assist in its mission from
9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
on weekdays at the church
located at 5115 Old Court
Rd in Randallstown, MD. Its
website is http://www.mountoliveumc-md.org .
UMOJA members also served
during Mount Olive’s Community Meal, which takes place
the third Saturday of each
month from 12:00 noon until
1:30 p.m. The Community
Meal ministry celebrates its
first anniversary in April 2014.
UMOJA spent the afternoon
serving and fellowshipping
with the community. It was
truly a memorable and fulfilling experience for all.
UMOJA Christian Homeschool
Network serves Woodlawn,
Catonsville, Randallstown and
surrounding areas. Our students range in age from Pre-K
to High School. We offer enrichment, educational and support services for all members.
For further Information about
UMOJA and our upcoming
events, please visit our website
at, https://www.homeschoollife.com/md/umoja .
Photo compliments of Coucilman Oliver's Office. (l-r) Dean Doris
Carroll, Jeff Supik, Wax Harriet, Shirley Supik, Janice Greene, &
Arlene Marshall from Madame Tussauds
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Woodlawn Villager May is Better Hearing
and Speech Month
Monday, May 5 & Friday, May 16
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, Third Floor
Main Conference Room
Baltimore, MD 21212
Wednesday, May 7 & 14
Eastern Family Resource Center
9100 Franklin Square Drive
Baltimore, MD 21237
Liberty Family Resource Center
3525 Resource Drive
Randallstown, MD 21133
Baltimore County residents and employees are
invited to receive a FREE hearing screening
provided by a certified, licensed, audiologist in
observance of May is Better Hearing
and Speech Month.
Schedule an appointment today if you:
 Often
ask people to repeat what was said
or misunderstand speech
 Fail to hear sudden loud noises
 Find that others complain that the
TV or radio is too loud
 Have a ringing in one or both ears
 Are concerned about your hearing
 Confuse
Baltimore County Department of Health
Healthy people living, working, and playing in Baltimore County
Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE – Director, Health and Human Services
Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Council
Adoptable Pet of
the Month
Hello, I'm Sam. I'm a VERY sweet guy who loves to be
with you and be pet. I'm playful, too! String toys and
rattling balls are so much fun. I love rolling around the
floor while we're playing. Black cats are amazing, and
when you come in to meet me, you'll see what I mean!
See ya soon! Hopefully we can be forever friends.
Easter Eggstravaganza – Pix with Bunny, Games, Easter
Egg Hunt, and More! Saturday, April 19
Baltimore Humane Society, 1601 Nicodemus Road
Reisterstown, MD 21136
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Contact: 410-833-8848 ext. 212
Free, but donations strongly encouraged
he Baltimore Humane Society, founded in 1927 by Mrs. Elsie
Seeger Barton, is an independent, non-profit, no-kill animal
shelter, which offers low-cost veterinary care to the public,
and a pet cemetery with grief support services. We receive
no operational funding from the local or federal governments,
or any national animal welfare organizations. For more
information about BHS, and how you can contribute, volunteer,
adopt, or foster, please visit www.bmorehumane.org or call
410-833-8848.
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April 2014April
2014
Baby Bubbie
Turns 80
On April 5, 2014 family members and friends
converged at SandtownWinchester Senior Center to partake of the 80th
birthday celebration for
Beulah “Baby Bubbie” or
“Bubbielicious” Horton,
so named because she
is loved by all. Guests
traveled from Philadelphia, New York, Florida,
Georgia and Virginia to
bestow the honoree with
well-wishes and praise on
her special day. Francis
Soane, dancer, from Poetic
Expression dazzled with a
stellar performance.
After years of health issues and emotional despair
Celebration of Life
Consuella “Connie”
Cole Spears
Consuella was born June
24, 1932, the first of 3
children born to Hazel
Dunston. She grew up in
Baltimore, MD with her
brother Leslie and her sister Sylvia.
She was educated in
Baltimore City schools.
She was married 46 years
to Wilbert Gordan who
predeceased her in 1996.
Consuella loved to pray,
fellowship, and listen to
gospel music. As a youth,
she accepted Jesus Christ
our Baby Bubbie is back
to doing what she loves,
traveling, being bossy, and
singing. Her favorite song
is Your Grace and Mercy,
and was baptized at Sharp
street Union Memorial
Church. In mid-life, she
joined Pentecost Baptist
Church. She served on the
deaconess, Pastor’s aid and
Health Care Ministries.
In 1992, she transferred
to New Pleasant grove
Missionary Baptist Church,
attended Bible study,
serving on deaconess,
Missionary and Women’s
Ministries.
Consuella worked
at Emerson Hotel in
downtown Baltimore as
assistant to the chef. Next
she worked on Gay Street,
at Carter Drug Store as
health tech and cashier.
Then she started working
at Rosewood State Hospital
as a mental health worker
for mentally challenged
youth. After 20 years,
she retired and joined the
American Federation of
State and County Municipal
Employees (AFSCME)
Retiree Chapter #1.
Consuella loved cooking,
fasion and making new
which she loves to sing at
the Future Care-Sandtown
every chance she gets to
the delight of their residents.
friends. She was a cake
decorator, licensed
manicurist and soul food
cook. She loved to shop,
travel and spend time with
family and friends.
Consuella’s sweet spirit
left on March 6, 2014.
She leaves to cherish
her memory her loving
children Lionel Spears Sr.,
Hazetta Brooks, and Alicia
Wilkerson, a daughter-inlaw Cascelia Spears and a
son-in-law Charles Brooks,
6 grandchildren Nagaina
Thomas (Stanley), Gregory
Eldridge Jr. (Kimberly),
Lionel Spears Jr., Victoria
Clanton (Thomas Jr.),
Nicole Reason (Robert),
Sudia Sibley (Billy), great
grandchildren, Najee,
Shai, Amber, Dorien,
Mia, Camryn, Sydney,
and Austin; brother Leslie
williams, sister-in-law,
dianne Hodnett, a brotherin-law ronald Hodnett,
a host of other family
members and friends.
Woodlawn Villager April 2014
Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
level teams; with separate
NWA High
AA, A & B competition
School Summer for Club and Tournament
teams. Lax Max
Lacrosse League All-Star
features round-robin
competition, guaranteeing
Team and individual
all teams a minimum of
registrations are currently
three games; with additional
being accepted for the
playoff and championship
2014 NWA High School
games where applicable.
Lacrosse League. The
Lax Max is operated in
league is scheduled to start cooperation with the Carroll
with practices on May 27th County; and the City of
and complete league play
Westminster Recreation and
by July 31st. Depending
Parks Departments.
on registration, games will
Registration & roster
be scheduled on either
forms, and additional
a Monday - Wednesday,
information regarding rules,
or a Tuesday - Thursday
registration and lodging is
schedule. The registration available at laxmax.com.
deadline is May 12th
Contact: Skip at mdsports.
The league is open to
[email protected] or
boys entering grades 9, 10, Mike at pikesvillelaxmax@
11 & 12 in August of 2014; aol.com.
current HS graduates (2014)
are eligible for participation
if they are not currently
participating with a club
2014 Memorial
program. All games will
Weekend
take place in the Owings
Softball Frenzy
Mills area of Baltimore
County.
Team registrations are
Registration
currently being accepted
forms and additional
for the 2014 Memorial
information is available
Weekend Softball
at usamateursports.com/
Frenzy scheduled for the
nwa_lax. For additional
information contact: Mark weekend of May 23rd
– 25th JayCee Park in
at mark_slater@attach.
Westminster, MD.
net; Steve at sengorn@
The tournament
gmail.com; or Mike at
will feature Fast Pitch
[email protected].
competition in the B
& C levels for the dual
The 20th Annual age groups of 9/10,
11/12, 13/14, 15/16 &
Lax Max
The event will
Youth Lacrosse 17/18.
features a round-robin
Tournament
bracket format which
will guarantee each
Team registrations are
team a minimum of
now being accepted for
three games; with single
the 20th Annual Lax
elimination play-offs and
Max Youth Lacrosse
championship games
Tournament scheduled for where applicable.
the weekend of June 6th –
The tournament is open
8th 2014 in Westminster,
to B and C level travel,
Maryland.
club, recreation and school
The event is open to all affiliated teams. For
school, recreation, travel
additional information and
and club affiliated teams
registration forms, visit
throughout the midwww.usamateursports.
Atlantic region. A, B & C com/Softball/index.htm or
competition is available for e-mail usamateursports@
recreation travel & town
aol.com
The Maryland
School for the
Blind Receives
Gift from
the I C You
Foundation
March 10, 2014-- The
Maryland School for the
Blind (MSB) has received
a donation from The I C
You Foundation, which
will be used to fund the
“Valor Achievement
Award Scholarship.” The
scholarship will be awarded
to a deserving student to
attend MSB’s summer
program, an annual oncampus program that serves
students who are blind or
visually impaired from
across the state.
The I C You Foundation
was founded by Markeith
Price, an accomplished
track and field athlete and
2012 Paralympian. The
mission of the non-profit
organization is to provide
educational opportunities to
high school students that are
blind or visually impaired.
Born with congenital
optic atrophy, Markeith
attended school in his home
community of Woodlawn,
but received services from
MSB’s Outreach program
which allowed him to
succeed academically. He is
a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph
High School and Tennessee
State University. He credits
MSB with much of the
success he has achieved in
life and the reason he wants
to give back to the school.
Located in the northeast
corner of Baltimore, MSB is
a private, statewide resource
center providing outreach,
school and residential
programs to children and
youth from infancy to age
21 who are blind or visually
impaired including those
with multiple disabilities.
Annually, the school
serves 73 percent of the
1,800 students identified
in Maryland who are
blind or visually impaired.
MSB ensures that
each student's fullest
potential is reached and
parent and local school
system expectations are
exceeded.
During his formative
years, Markeith attended
the summer program at
MSB where his passion
for athletics, specifically
track and field took
shape. He is a member
of the International
Blind Sports Association
(IBSA), the United States
Association of Blind
Athletes (USABA) and
the USA Track and Field
Association and is a
six-time US Paralympic
National Champion. He
is currently training at the
Olympic Training Center in
Chula Vista, CA preparing
for the 2016 Paralympic
games which will be held in
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
According to Markeith,
“In addition to competing,
my goal is to let people
know that no matter what
may come their way in life,
whether a physical disability
or not, they can do whatever
they want as long as they
put their mind to it and
make it happen with hard
work and dedication.”
For more information,
contact Dotty Raynor
@410-319-5722, dottyr@
mdschblind.org or visit
www.mdschblind.org
Board Of Child Care Announces
Retirement Of Thomas L. Curcio,
President/Ceo
During his leadership, the
Thomas L. Curcio will
retire as president and
CEO, effective July 2014.
Mr. Curcio started his
career in the field of child
welfare more than 45
years ago.
Board of Child Care has
received several honors.
BCC is headquartered in
Baltimore. Its communitybased group homes are
located throughout the state
of Maryland (including
Woodlawn) and in W.Va.
BCC’s vision is to be
a community of hope:
providing an opportunity to
heal and a safe and caring
environment for children,
youth and families. To
learn more, visit www.
boardofchildcare.org.
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Woodlawn Villager Security-Woodlawn
Business Association
The Security Woodlawn
Business Association
(SWBA) exists to
continually improve the
overall environment of
the Security Woodlawn
Community and the
public's perception of both
the residential and business
areas that comprise this
portion of Baltimore
County, MD.
The Association will
primarily seek to
accomplish its mission by
doing the following:
Improve the security
and appearance of the
community,Improve
the business climate
and implement focused
marketing of the area
internally and throughout
the surrounding Baltimore
Metropolitan area, and
proactively, work with
businesses, public and/or
private organizations and
the residents of the local
community to create better
working relationships
among the groups.
Our meetings are held the
third Wednesday of every
month (except August)
and are usually held at
the Woodlawn Library.
1811 Woodlawn Drive,
Woodlawn, Maryland.
Networking begins at
8:45 a.m. & the General
Meeting begins at 9 am.
Although we are always
seeking new members, you
do not have to be a member
to attend.
NEXT MEETING
April 16, 2014
If you are an entrepreneur,
business owner/manager,
member of a community
organization in the area or just
an interested party, please come
to an SWBA meeting to find out
more about this organization and
how it might benefit you.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Parkview Trail
NARFE 1990
Chapter Meeting Community
Yard Sale
NARFE 1990, Catonsville
Chapter of National
Active and Retired Federal
Employees, next meeting
on: Wednesday, May
14, 2014 at ARBUTUS
SENIOR CENTER, 410887-1410 - 855A Sulphur
Spring Road, Baltimore,
MD 21227. 1:00 pm.,
Officers and Chairs:
meeting at 12 Noon
Guest Speaker from
the National Arthritis
Foundation.
We welcome you, all
federal employees, federal
retirees, and their spouses,
to all of our events and
activities. For more info,
feel free to contact our
president, Cathy Hiebler,
DTM chiebler22@
comcast.net
NARFE Chapter 1990,
410-744-1816. Mark
Your Calendars, Bring a
Friend, Don't Miss This
Opportunity. Thank You.
Salem United Methodist
Church
7509 Windsor Mill Road
near Rolling Road
Sunday, April 20
Easter Sunrise
Worship
6:30am
Back parking area at the
cross- weather permitting
Easter worship
10:30 am
Thrift Shop is open every
Saturday from 10am-2
Flea Market - May 24,
2014 - 9am -2pm
Rent a space $15.00
Rent space with church
table $20.00
Call 410-655-4063 to
reserve a space.
Saturday May 3rd 8:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Yard Sale will be held at
the community clubhouse
parking lot located
on Cantwell Road off of
Fairbrook Road. Vendors
will have a wide variety
of flea items-clothes,
furniture, books, toys,
household items, tools,
electronics,
sporting goods and
much more. For more
information contact:
yardsale@parkviewtrail.
org
Events at
Banneker
Garlic Mustard Gather
Saturday, April 19; 1-2 pm
Hike the trails and
learn about the origins
of and problems with
garlic mustard and other
invasives. All Ages FREE
Fiddler on the Farm:
A Musical Tribute to
Banneker
April 22; 6:30-8 p.m.
The program includes a
brief musical history and a
sing-along. Adults
A donation is suggested.
Earth Day
April 26; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Our annual celebration!
Join us for a variety of fun,
interactive programs and
activities.All Ages FREE
Moss Workshop
April 26; 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join the Natural History
Society of Maryland for an
in-depth study of selected
mosses at Banneker Park.
Teens and Adults
$10 donation to NHSM
Advance registration is
required for all programs.p
contact the Park Office
Tuesday thru Friday 8:00
a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For
information, call Park
Office, or the Therapeutic
Office at 410-887-5370.
Transfiguration
Catholic
Community
Church
Rededication
April 2014April
The Woodlawn
Senior Center
Calendar
New classes:
Brain-X-Ercise - every
1st and 3rd Tuesday of
the month 10:00 am. - No
Ten years ago, St. Jerome, cost
St. Martin of Tours, and St.
Peter the Apostle parishes
Acrylic Painting- every
joined to become one parish: Tuesday - 1:30 - 3:00
Transfiguration Catholic
pm.. Share your painting
Community Church, Scott talents.
and Hamburg Streets,
Cost: $20
Baltimore.
On Sunday, May 4,
Zumba Gold- TBA
2014, at the 10 a.m. mass,
Fridays @ 11:00 am Archbishop William Lori
12:00 pm. Cost $25
and Bishop Denis Madden
will rededicate our newly
Decorating For Funrenovated church.
4/2/14 -5/7/2014 @ 11:00
If you were a part of
am - 12:00 pm. Cost Free
any of these parishes in
the past, we invite you to
Computer and mobile
join us to celebrate our
device training
10th anniversary and the
Wednesdays, starting at
rededication of our church. 9;30 am. Call to register.
For information please
contact Jane Buccheri at
Volunteer Recognition
410-685-5044 or e-mail
Luncheon- 11:30 am. &
[email protected].
Entertainment
Spring Flea
Market
Woodlawn’s Spring Fling
April 25, 2014 7-11pm
Saturday May 3, 2014
9:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m.
Line Dancing & FunFaith Christian Fellowship 4/25/2014. Contact Center
for details.
World Outreach
9304 Winands Road
.Now accepting
Owings Mills, MD 21117
nominations for the Board
New and used items,
of Directors.
jewelry, clothes, candles,
housewares, baby
Need a tax deduction?
furniture, scrapbook
The Woodlawn Senior
items, collectables, toys,
Center Council ( WSC )
glassware, art, crafts,
is in need of an electronic
DVDs, books, food and
more. (Rain date: May 17, marquee. WSC is a
501 (C) (3) nonprofit
2014).
VENDORS WANTED--$20 organization.
registration fee if you
bring your own table, $25
registration fee if you need
"Woodlawn, Your Home
a table.
Away From Home".
For more information,
(410) 521-2060 x5480 or 2120 Gwynn Oak Avenue
410-887-6887
www.fcfwo.org
2014
Woodlawn Villager April 2014
Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community
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Activ. Fee: $36/line. Credit approval req. Early Termination Fee (sprint.com/etf): After 14 days, up to $350/line. Framily Plan: Offer ends 7/10/14. Month-to-month term. Includes unlimited domestic Long Distance
calling and texting and 1GB/mo./line on-network data allowance. Add'l data: 1.5¢/MB. 3rd party content/downloads are an add'l charge. Int'l svcs are not included. Pricing may vary for existing customers. Max of 10
phone lines per group. Excludes existing accounts and discounted phones. Group members must agree to share their names, last 4 of phone numbers, Framily ID, group status, and that they are subscribed to Framily plan with group. To withdraw consent, member must enroll in a different service plan. Withdrawal does not affect ability to subscribe to other plans. Sharing Framily ID allows others to join group. All group members may invite others to join. Separate bills are per account. Framily Plan Discounts: Awarded $5-$30/mo./line off $55 base rate plan depending on number of members in the group. Discounts not prorated. Groups
cannot merge. Usage Limitations: Other plans may receive prioritized bandwidth availability. Streaming video speeds may be limited to 1 Mbps. Sprint may terminate service if off-network roaming usage in a month
exceeds: (1) 800 min. or a majority of min.; or (2) 100 MB or a majority of KB. Prohibited network use rules apply–see sprint.com/termsandconditions. Tablet Offer: Offer ends 07/10/2014. While supplies last. Taxes
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