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Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community Woodlawn VILLAGER Community Newspaper September 2010 Vol. 26 No. 09 September 2010 FREE TAKE ONE Celebrating the “wonders” in our community! VOTE SEPTEMBER 14 www.woodlawnvillager.com ”Wonders” from Woodlawn and the communities of Arbutus Brighton Catonsville Chadwick Dickey Hill Edmondson Heights Forest Park Franklintown Gwynn Oak Hebbville Liberty Heights Lochearn Milford Milford Mill Pikesville Powhatan Owings Mil Randallstown Villa Nova West Hills WestviewPark Windsor Hills Woodbridge Woodmoor Woodstock Page Woodlawn Villager Page 2 September 2010 Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community Your Publishers & Editors We are mother and daughter, long-time residents, and passionate about celebrating the great wonders of our community! We’re not going anywhere! If you live, work, learn, play or pray in or near Woodlawn, we invite you to tell us the good things happening in your life! If you need a way to promote your business, advertise with us. Our rates are affordable! Delores “Mom” Douglass & Debbie Douglass People ARE reading the Woodlawn Villager! Call us at: 410-446-2449 Visit us on the web at: www.woodlawnvillager.com E-mail us at: woodlawnvillager@comcast.net or woodlawnvillager@hotmail.com Send mail to us at: P.O. Box 47187 Windsor Mill, MD 21244 Hello readers. We hope you enjoyed your summer! We are weeks away from election day also. Please take time to vote in our Primary Election on September 14. There are so many great candidates counting on your voice. Editions like this are bittersweet for us. There are so many exciting events to cover and just not enough space to highlight them all. If your article missed this edition, please forgive us and look for it in October. We try to keep a healthy balance between ads and content, but we made a slight exception due to campaign ad requests. Still, we managed to bring you a few great community events loaded with photos. See pages 6 and 7 for the Woodlawn Falcons football kick-off and pages 12 and 13 for the Woodlawn Community Picnic. More photos will be available on our Facebook page very soon. We get lots of emails, letters, and calls with comments, suggestions, and thanks. Lately, we’ve had a few complaints that our pages don’t reflect the diversity of the community. We invite ALL of our community members to send us articles and photos. Most of what we print is sent to us by our readers. Something new from the Villager--you can purchase your ad on-line from our website. Finally, after a series of challenges involving our physical location and our mailbox, things have settled down. If something good and positive is happening in your life, or your community, share with us. We love hearing from you! Until next Edition, stay blessed! Join us on FACEBOOK! It’s the new networking spot! 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September 2010 Remember to say “Happy Birthday!” WOODLAWN VILLAGER Bishop Johnny Carrington (1st) Robin Jones (1st) LaRue Stickles Pannuty (1st) Reita Carroll (2nd) Isaac Parham (2nd) William Foele (3rd) Greg Smith (3rd) Shane Zwingleberg (3rd) Michele Harris (4th) Harold Heard (4th) Faith Johnson (4th) Russell Price, Jr. (4th) Stephanie Ware (4th) Cynthia Briggs-McCoy (5th) Rob Garagiola (5th) Rodney Green (5th) Regina Hammond (5th) Ari De’Aundre Jones (5th) Tasha Murray (5th) Jazic Poindexter (5th) Tanya Bryant-Pressley (5th) Anna Williams (5th) Linda Harvey (6th) Julia Douglass (6th) Albert Kim (6th) Adrienne Knight (6th) Lorraine Ogoii (6th) La Vira Brown (7th) Tina Etheridge (7th) Odessa Hopkins (7th) Pamela Loney (7th) Debbie Lowrey Fowler (7th) George Hendricks (8th) Carolyn Bethea (9th) Linwood Beathia (9th) Reggie Ingram (9th) Wanda McDonald (9th) Jordyn Robinson (9th) Ujimma Briward Masani (10th) Jeff Scruggs (10th) Shirley Coleman (11th) Lydia Murray (11th) Ann Quasman (11th) Evelyn McDonald (11th) Antonio Hunter (12th) Alease Cobbs (12th) Bruce Dunn (12th) Anthony Lloyd (12th) Jeremiah Phillips (12th) Ryan Statham (12th) Kimberly Stokes (12th) Maria Williams (12th) Lorraine Bridges (13th) Mary Fields (13th) Angie Holmes (13th) Founded in 1984 Contributing Writers Rev. Chuck Brooks Delores Douglass Ashaki Innis De Jackson Larry Katz Valerie Matthews Ollie Matson Sydney Nusinov Sue Jackson-Stein Intern Sydney Jones-Key Photographs Aaron Barnett Delores Douglass Get your free copy at: Woodlawn Library, Randallstown Library, Randallstown Community Bldg Rising Sun First Baptist Church Liberty Resource Center Set the Captive Free Outreach Ctr. Woodlawn High School , Super Fresh (Security) Super Fresh (Arbutus), JC’s Chicken & Trout (Dogwood) New WAWA Rolling Road, Louise’s Bakery, New York Chicken of Gwynn Oak , Woodlawn Senior Center, Monaghan’s Pub, Kernan Hospital We Care Clinic Edmondson Village Social Security News Stands, Woodlawn AMF Lanes, DoubleTT Diner (Rte 40) Corinthian Lounge All Area 7-11 Stores Food Lions (Liberty Rd) and many other locations! Deadline for October 2010 Issue We’re so grateful for your donations and support! September 20TH Mission Statement The Woodlawn Villager Community Newspaper is a community-based publication that seeks to be a positive resource through which businesses, area schools, churches, organizations, and residents can unite to build and inform the world of all of the positive “wonders” occurring in an around our area. Advertising Disclaimer The Woodlawn Villager reserves the right to revise, reject or edit any advertisement or portion thereof at its sole discretion. Claims for errors must be made no later than 14 days after the ad appears. The Woodlawn Villager does not reimburse for ads printed incorrectly, however, every effort will be made to satisfy the advertiser. The maximum liability of the Woodlawn Villager for any error in printing shall not exceed the cost of the paid advertisement. To correct ads that repeat, it is the responsibility of the advertiser to notify the Woodlawn Villager of any errors so that such corrections can be made to future publications. The Woodlawn Villager does not endorse any claims made by its advertisers Harrison H. Hill Sue Jackson-Stein Vashti Davis Pullum Ellen D. Dorkins Thelma E. Brown Betty Whidby Rutherford Heights Improvement Association Margaret Wells Doretha R. Blackwell Delores M. Speaks Wilnet Bristow Social Security Alumni Association Herbert Rogers Naddiya Nash Barbara Cuffie Kimmoly Rice-Ogletree Everyday Women Net Work Laverne Jackson Holland Steve Whisler Aaron Barnett The Humanitarian, Inc. Etta Petty Herbert Rogers Stacey Morgan (13th) Helena “Tiny” Rich (13th) Toinette Scott (13th) Carolyn Ellis (14th) Sherry Morgan (14th) Sandi Singer-Simpson (14th) Tracey Smith (14th) Kelly Ferguson (15th) April Smith Harlee (15th) Marie Byers (16th) Debbie Douglass (16th) Ardeth Latta (16th) Elise Wolod Dubay (16th) Christina Smith-Johnson (16th) Ellen Wood-Kraemer (16th) Rhonda Pomphey McNair (16th) Tiffany Reinhardt (16th) Rick Ridgley (16th) William Stokes (16th) Glen Gordon (17th) Ollie Matson (17th) Jean Parks (17th) Michael Reynolds (17th) Dwayne Sherrod (17th) Rick Spruill (17th) Doris Davis-Weeks (17th) Karen Gilmore (18th) Michelle Huggins (18th) Gai Young (18th) Admonica Blizzard (19th) David Cammarata (19th) Marcus Jackson (19th) Phil Sears (19th) Dana Stein (19th) Shawn Williams (19th) Lynn Currie (20th) Keith Fauntleroy (20th) Pat Frederick (20th) Jasmine Stokes (20th) Tracye Barringtine (21st) Sandra Brookins (21st) Audrey Lamyssaire (21st) Anna Linneemann (21st) Deron Mason (21st) Lea Stokes (21st) Keith Boykin (22nd) Antoinette Sykes (22nd) Aaron Liles (22nd) Kyle Robinson (22nd) Shelah Zakat (22nd) Alicia Braxton (23rd) Troy Hunt (23rd) Michael Jones (23rd) Tristin Howze (24th) Lawrence Owes, Jr. (24th) Shon Anderson Washington (24th) Michele Anderson (25th) Kristie Boone (25th) Darryl Craig (25th) Mark Dennis (25th) Dawn Derricks (25th) Denise Jones (25th) De Jackson (25th) Erica Renee Moore (25th) Linda Stewart (25th) Gail Stonebreaker (25th) Tim Watts (25th) Ralph Wilkins (25th) Jaida Frederick (26th) Karen Manns (26th) Michael Sheppard (26th) Stan Wilson (26th) Greg Bellamy (27th) Duane Brooks (27th) Kim Moir (27th) Brenda Stewart (27th) Pat Neville (27th) Keiffer Mitchell (28th) Jerrell Rice (28th) Elizabeth Scott Glen (28th) Rosa Bassler (29th) Sabrina Bush (29th) Charles DeSheilds (29th) Lashawanda Golder (29th) Tyrone Toran (29th) Mark Cottman (30th) Querida Lewis (30th) (Numbers indicate date) Page 3 Woodlawn Villager SECURITYWOODLAWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION You are invited to our monthly membership meeting of the Security Woodlawn Business Association on. We network among ourselves while having coffee or pastries beginning at 8:30 a.m. Our meeting begins at 8:45 a.m. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend our regular meeting on September 15. 2010. It will be a special “Show and Tell” meeting where members get to tell us all about their businesses and the products and/or services that they offer. The library is an excellent resource for any business person. There are loads of free resources that can help you grow your business and/or manage your business more efficiently and effectively in our neighborhood library. Please make a sincere effort to be there and reap some of the benefit of being a member of our business association. Each meeting is adjourned by 10:00 a.m. Page 4 Soup Kitchen And Food Pantry State approved Open and free to ALL!!! Come get a hot meal or pick up some groceries! Tuesdays 1 PM – 3 PM Liberty Seventh-day Adventist Church 3301 Milford Mill Road Baltimore, MD 21244 (410) 922-0050 Woodlawn High School Class of l985 25th Class Reunion Oct 16th, 2010 at the Lodge in Ellicott city. For tickets, contact Ann Traber Zavetz at 410-848-2734. Flea Market Kiwanis Club of Pikesville 38 East Sudbrook Lane, Pikesville, MD 21208 (next to Volunteer Fire Dept) Sat. September 11, 2010 Set up time 7:00 am Open 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Outdoor spaces available for $15 each. Please bring your own table and chair. Reserve your space by contacting Janet at 410-9446459. Fees for space must be received by September 3, 2010. Emmarts UMC Plans Prom for Ages 50+ Emmarts United Methodist Church is having a senior prom for seniors (individuals ages 50 and older). The theme for this Christian fellowship event is “Remember When . . .” The “Real Senior Prom” is Saturday, October 23 at 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Seniors will have an opportunity to reflect and share the memories of “back in the day” at the Randallstown Community Center. Music related to the era, food, fun, and the crowning of the “real senior” king and queen will be the highlight of the evening. A special prayer and tribute to God will begin and end the event. A tax deductible donation of $50.00 per person will support Emmarts’ ministries. To participate in this fundraiser to enhance the church, please call 410-944-1131. Line Dancing Classes Starting Monday, September 13, 2010 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm $5 per person per class Fellowship Hall Epworth UM Chapel 3317 St. Lukes Lane Baltimore, MD 21207 Classes continue on Mondays throughout the year. All are welcome! Western High School Class of 1970 40th Reunion November 6, 2010 at the Four Points Sheraton (BWI). For ticket info contact Deborah Stancil Royster at 410-340-1604 or Vecchionia Solomon Dixon at 410-922-0015 Submitted by:September Leslie Hyman 2010 For assistance with any of your real estate needs, “Calling Me Could Be The Best Move You Ever Make” Outdoor Flea Market October 2, 2010 9:00-2:00pm Spaces for rent- $15.00 Space with church table $20.00 Reserve your place now by calling 410-655-4063 Spaghetti Dinner October 2, 2010 12 noon -4:00pm Salem United Methodist Church 7509 Windsor Mill Road near Rolling Wilma Price, secretary Voter Information Baltimore City Charles L. Benton Bldg. 417 E. Fayette Street, Rm. 129 Baltimore, MD 21202-3432 410-396-5550 Baltimore County 106 Bloomsbury Avenue Baltimore, MD 21228 410-887-5700 Darlean C. Williams REALTOR EXTRAORDINAIRE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER Life Member, Real Estate Million Dollar Assn., Ltd. : rs e uy B Ask me for the unique financing plan to meet your needs. s: er l l e Ask me for a free S market analysis of your home. 7131 Liberty Road, Ste. 200 Baltimore, Maryland 21207 Business: 410-944-7378 Residence: 410-922-2654 Woodlawn Villager Department of Aging Holds Leadership Conference by Leslie Hyman On July 29, 2010 Baltimore County Department of Aging (BCDA) held their annual Senior Center Leadership Conference at Oak Crest Village in Parkville, MD. The theme for this year’s conference was “Seeing Your Challenges…Through a New Lens.” The theme was designed and presented by Steve Gottlieb of Vision Mining. Mr. Gottlieb encouraged everyone to participate in an exercise in traditional and non-traditional photography. The purpose of the exercise was to foster “thinking outside the box” when planning, creating and advertising for senior activities. All 20 senior centers were Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community represented. Some of the attendees were Pat Reesey, Edgemere Senior Center, Mary Harden, Liberty Senior Center; Ashaki Innis, Woodlawn Senior Center Director; and Woodlawn Senior Center Council members Linda Berry, Ruth Daly, Sandy Fuller, Leslie Hyman, Carol Johnson and Melvin Patterson. Joanne Williams, Director BCDA highlighted upcoming activities such as the Senior Expo in October 2010, policy changes and the 2011 safety initiative. Laura Riley, Deputy Director BCDA and Jason Frank, Attorney also spoke to the group. Woodlawn Senior Center Board Member,Melvin Patterson and Center Director, Ashaki Innis September 2010 July 18, 2010 at the Corinthians TIPPER Foundation day, Bar and Lounge located at 7107 WinHolds Fundraiser sor Mill Road, in Windsor Mill, Maryland from 3pm-7pm. The Deck Party Deck Party was held on the Corinthian’s Lounge at Corinthian Patio with a luau theme. The party submitted by Peggy Henderson included food and drink, and dancing The T.I.P.P.E.R Founda- to the cool sounds of the “Oasis Island tion, Inc. is a non-profit Sounds” steel drum band. organization developed to provide a wide variety of comprehensive services for the caretakers of victims affected by traumatic life changing events, more specifically, physical injuries. A co-founder of the T.I.P.P.E.R Foundation, Inc., Mr. William “Tipper” Thomas, was an innocent bystander shot at Randallstown High School in 2004. Thomas is also, currently the Program Director of The T.I.P.P.E.R Foundation, Inc. and a student at the Morgan State University School of Engineering. The foundation sponsored a “Caribbean Deck Party” fundraising event on Sun- Page 5 Woodlawn Villager September 2010 Football Season Kicks Off Thanks to parent volunteer, Celita Downing for photos and Candice Richardson Dickens for the article. Many social programs for children have been eliminated as a result of economy. Parents had to make the difficult decision to not send their children to camp because of financial constraints. In response, the Woodlawn Department of Recreation offered a free 3-week mini camp for football and cheerleading to give the children something positive to do this summer. On August 14, 2010, the participating youth were honored at the season kick-off celebration for our community football and cheerleading team. Helping to celebrate were Delegate Shirley Nathan Pulliam, Delegate Adrienne Jones, Delegate Emmett Burns, Stephanie Boston and Councilman Kenneth Oliver. A parade began at Woodmoor Shopping Center at 9am and proceeded to Woodlawn Middle School on St. Lukes Lane where football games took place for the remainder of the afternoon. Fox Chevrolet was an event sponsor. Other community vendors provided refreshments. 7+(1(:0$5.2)(;&(//(1&(6&+22/,1& 15ROOLQJ5RDG6XLWH:LQGVRU0LOO0DU\ODQG 12: (152//,1* <($56a*5$'( <HDU5RXQG(DUO\&KLOGFDUH&HQWHU 06'(/LFHQVHG$FFUHGLWHG $IIRUGDEOH7XLWLRQ6PDOO&ODVV6L]HV $FDGHPLFDOO\&KDOOHQJLQJ &ROOHJH3UHSDUDWRU\&XUULFXOXP 1(:5(0(',$/352*5$0 +LJK6FKRRO*UDGXDWLRQ5DWH 6XSHULRU6WDQGDUGL]HG7HVW6$76FRUHV 3DUDOOHO&ROOHJH3URJUDPIRU6HQLRUV 36$76$73UHSDUDWLRQ (QWUHSUHQHXUVKLS7UDLQLQJ )RUHLJQ/DQJXDJH,QVWUXFWLRQ )XOO\(TXLSSHG&RPSXWHU/DE 6SRUWV3URJUDP %HIRUH$IWHUFDUH$YDLODEOH 3KRQH (PDLO QXPHND#PVQFRP :HEVLWH ZZZQPRHVFRP %HYHUO\<'DYLV 3ULQFLSDO)RXQGHU Page 6 1(:)25 7+(102(%5,'*(7268&&(66352*5$0 %763URJUDP 1HZ0DUNKDVEHJXQWKH%763URJUDPWRZRUNZLWK\RXQJ SHRSOHZLWKPLOGWRPRGHUDWHGLVDELOLWLHVXVLQJRUPRGLI\LQJ WKH VFKRRO·V FXUULFXOXP WR PHHW WKH FKLOG·V LQGLYLGXDO QHHGV WKURXJK SURYLGLQJ UHPHGLDO LQVWUXFWLRQ 2XU SURJUDP·V VWUXFWXUHZLOOLQFOXGHYDULRXVWHFKQLTXHVWRSURPRWHOHDUQLQJ Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community September 2010 Authority: Friends of Joe Bartenfelder, Ernest E. Ellis, Jr., Treasurer Page 7 September 2010 Woodlawn Villager No Contracts 20% Renewable Green Energy No Credit Checks Compare Rates: Pepco /kwh Low Variable Rates !&$ /kwh 5HQHCH@M /kwh * Variable Rate 2VHSBGSN5HQHCH@M$MDQFX@MC Save Money on your Utility bill. Easy Sign Up No Enrollment Fees No Cancellation Fees One Bill With Your Utility No Contracts 20% Renewable Green Energy No Credit Checks Compare Rates: Pepco /kwh Low Variable Rates !&$ /kwh 5HQHCH@M /kwh * Variable Rate 2VHSBGSN5HQHCH@M$MDQFX@MC Save Money on your Utility bill. Easy Sign Up 2010 14U 18-Man Roster in Nicaragua submitted by Lawanya Stokes The only player from Maryland, Troy Stokes of Woodlawn made the 2010 14U National Team. USA Baseball announced that Troy and 17 other players competed at the COPABE Pan Am “A” 14U Championships in Managua, Nicaragua in July. Other players included Matthew Collins, Ryan Johnson and Jerry Murillo (Texas), Adam Haseley and Kyle Marsh (Florida). Isa- iah Deutsch and Alex Verdugo (Arizona), Luke Alexander (Mississippi), Josh Davis (Oklahoma), Lucas Herbert (Georgia), and Blake Wiggins (Arkansas). The team played a perfect game, defeating Brazil, 6-0, to capture the Bronze medal at the Championships. Troy Stokes during batting practice at Dennis Martinez Stadium, Managua, Nicaragua No Enrollment Fees No Cancellation Fees One Bill With Your Utility It’s about time you saved some money. Switching is FREE and No Hassle! It takes less than 5 minutes and Viridian will appear on your utility bill. (123) 456-7890443-472-7303 your@email.com www.viridian.com/naturalgreen www.viridian.com/your-url www.viridianpresentation.info 3GHR%KXDQOQNCTBDC@MCCHRSQHATSDCAX@MHMCDODMCDMS5HQHCH@M RRNBH@SDVGNLHRHMMNV@X@ƧKH@SDCVHSGNQDLOKNXDCAX5HQHCH@M$MDQFXg 2010 USA Baseball 14U National Team It’s about time you saved some money. Switching is FREE and No Hassle! It takes less than 5 minutes and Viridian will appear on your utility bill. (123) 456-7890 your@email.com www.viridian.com/your-url 3GHR%KXDQOQNCTBDC@MCCHRSQHATSDCAX@MHMCDODMCDMS5HQHCH@M RRNBH@SDVGNLHRHMMNV@X@ƧKH@SDCVHSGNQDLOKNXDCAX5HQHCH@M$MDQFXg • • • • Page 8 • • • • Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community Bible Points by Chuck Brooks, Sr. Pastor Graceway Church The Priority of Parenting The Bible says in Psalm 127:1, “Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. When it comes to the family and parenting, we need to realize that God is the Master Architect and instructions about family life, including marriage and child-rearing can be found in the Bible, His Holy Word. We run into problems with regard to our families when we don't follow His design and pattern found in Scripture. Seeing the priority of parenting means knowing what’s necessary for your children and what is not needed. Seeing the priority of parenting is being able to sift out what the world deems as important and what your child’s flesh and your own fleshly desires see as a necessity. Anxiety occurs when parents attempt to raise children while ignoring the blueprints for the family written by the Master Architect, God. In Psalm 127, verse 2, Solomon continues, “It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.” Solomon is stating that God gives those that He loves, “sleep.” The anxiety that sometimes comes with caring for the family is so great with some parents that it causes them to lose sleep. Again, Solomon tells us that God gives those that He loves, “sleep.” Jesus said that in the last days men's hearts would be failing them because of fear. The Apostle John in 1 John 4:18 says that "fear involves torment." It is because of fear and anxiety that the pharmaceutical market is booming from the sales of mood altering drugs. And much of the anxiety and stress that people experience with regard to the family is because God isn't building their families, they are. In Psalm 127:2 Solomon speaks to the issue of the parent who has taken matters into his or her own hands with respect to their family. Solomon says from experience that attempting to build your family all by yourself won't work; he says it all amounts to vanity or meaninglessness. To rise up early, to get to sleep late because you are working two and three jobs—to lose much needed sleep because of anxiety and stress, is in Solomon's estimate, "eating the bread of painful labors." Let me tell you, if continue this nerve-racking pace long enough it will affect you physically, emotionally and even spiritually. I don't think that it is a coincidence that Solomon moves from this subject in verse two to the subject of children in verse three. Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” Why does Solomon abruptly leave the topic in verse two concerning the meaningless that comes from striving to make a home without God, to the subject in verse three of getting children from God? Could it be that eating the "bread of painful labors" and the inability to have children are related? We've already seen that laboring to build a family outside of God's design is a futile endeavor and will most surely lead to anxiety and stress. This is what the "bread of painful labors" is all about; it is another way of describing the tensions and pressures of life. Did you know that it is scientifically proven that some forms of infertility are related to stress and anxiety? I believe that Psalm 127:3, is an encouragement to parents who are trying to have children—to do it God's way. I believe that God is warning parents that a hectic lifestyle of "trying to make ends meet" could be counter-productive to raising a family. Psalm 127 highlights some of the pitfalls resulting in the life of the person who tries to "build" a family without using the blueprints of the Master Architect who is none other than God. This is the person who "works his or her finger to the bone" but hardly sees anything of it; this is because the Lord is not building the house. In contrast to this, Psalm 128 speaks of the blessings that come to the person who fears the Lord and walks in His ways. This is the person who looks to Scripture for the answers and trusts in God to supply his family's need. Psalm 128, verse 1-2 says, “Blessed is every one who fears the LORD, Who walks in His ways. When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.” Rather than making the futile attempt to build his own house, this man fears the Lord and walks in His ways. Instead of "eating the bread of painful labors," this person is enjoying the "labor of his hands" and is enjoying life in general. Again, Psalm 127:3 says, “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward.” The word “heritage” or “gift” comes from the Hebrew word nachalah, nakh-al-aw. It means possession, property, or portion. So in one sense one could conclude that children are God’s possession; they are God’s property. The Hebrew word nachalah, nakh-al-aw also means inheritance or gift. This means that we could also conclude that while children belong to the Lord He also give them to parents as inheritances or gifts. Putting these two definitions together helps September 2010 us to see that Solomon is saying that God gives children to parents as His property to be cared for. How are you doing with caring for God’s property, your child? This article is an excerpt from a sermon I preached at our church and it is too encouraging for you to just read part of it. I will be happy to send the full and complete text of the message free of charge to anyone who writes to Bible Points, c/o GraceWay Church, 2001 North Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 or call 410944-4056 and leave your name and address on voice mail. You can also email me at info@mygraceway.org or visit our web page at www. mygraceway.org. Page 9 Woodlawn Villager 6322 Windsor Mill Road (in Woodlawn) 410-944-2005 Save CUSTOM WINDOW DRAPERIES Save 50% off on all Drapery Fabric 50% off on all BLINDS, SHADES, and WOODEN Draperies, BLINDS Verticals, Blinds & More! 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It’s a fun, unstructured setting where you can meet new people from all over the world. We will be meeting on the fourth Monday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Other branches, such as Towson and Catonsville have been doing this program for a few years now with successful results. Patti Deany, a librarian at the Catonsville branch, has been running the ESOL café there for 2 ½ years. Some participants are regulars and some are just visiting the States on a temporary basis. Amie Lee, a librarian at the Towson branch, said that the people who attend the program enjoy the opportunity of practicing English with one another. “Many times the group members are still chatting away at 9:00, not even aware we’re about to close.” September 2010 WOODLAWN LIBRARY HAPPENINGS Hours: Monday through Thursday - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday - 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our first session will be on Sep 11 (Sat 9:00 a.m.) ComMonday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 p.m. puter Know-How at Your Library: Learn to use the What’s New at the Library ? mouse and keyboard and Library cards: There is no ap- basic skills. Adult. Replication to fill out! (we are quired registration begins cutting down on the paper- one week in advance. work to help save our natural Sep 15 (Wed 6-8:00 p.m.) resources) Register for a card Ask a Master Gardner: Drop by simply presenting a valid by with questions and/or identification showing your bring bugs in a jar, diseased photo and your current mail- leaves, or photos about your ing address. garden challenges. Adult. Self check-out. This will save Sep 16 (Thu 7:00 p.m.) you time! Simply place your Woodlawn Book Club: Outbooks on the scanner and the casts United by Warren St. machine does all the work. John. Join us for some great It’s MUCH easier than scan- discussions. New members ning items at the grocery store welcome. Adult -- there are no codes to re- Sep 17 (Fri 10:30 a.m) Animember or prices to enter. mals, Animals, Animals: Tickets for programs Our Join Irvine Nature Center programs have had such a tre- and learn about a wide vamendous turnout that we may riety of nature’s friends inhave to limit the number of cluding owls, snakes, turtles people attending certain pro- and more. All ages grams due to room capacity. Sep 18 (Sat 9:00 a.m.) InLook for more info in the fu- troduction to the Internet: ture regarding this matter. Learn basic Internet skills. Tween area. A place to call Mouse and keyboarding their own. A restaurant style skills recommended. Adult. booth has been added where Required registration begins kids can do homework, draw, one week in advance. read or just talk with friends. Sep 18 (Sat 10:30 a.m.) Baby We have also added a listen- Boosters Story Time: Join ing station where tweens can us for simple stories, music, listen to a talking book. movement and rhymes for Wanted! Your stories on “How you and your baby. Birth has the library changed your through 23 months with life?” If you have something adult to contribute to a future article Sep 27 (Mon 7 p.m.) ESOL in this paper, please e-mail us Café: Practice your Engat woodlawn@bcpl.net. lish with native speakers and other English language September Programs learners. Enjoy light refreshments and meet people Fridays (10:30 a.m.) Pre- from around the world. All school Story Time: 2-5 yr. are welcome! Adult olds with adult. No registra- Sep 28 (Tue 10:30 a.m.) tion required. Yoga for Preschoolers: PreSep 2 (Thu. 7 p.m.) Interna- schoolers enjoy learning tional Story Time/Es hora de various yoga postures. 2-5 los cuentos internacionales: years with adult. (one careJoin us inside Storyville for giver per child). Required stories and songs from around registration begins one week the world. in advance. 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Several awards were given to individuals who have contributed their time and talents in helping make the Woodlawn Community a better place in which to live and work. Receiving citations from Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, Governor Martin O’Malley, County Executive, James T. Smith, Delegate Adrienne A. Jones, Councilman Kenneth Oliver were Etta Petty, Adrienne Watson-Carver, Ari Jones, and Joseph Manns. Several Woodlawn communities were represented by alumni from area schools. The event was sponsored by R-Block, Inc. and Baltimore County. L-R: Aaron Barnett, Etta Petty, Adrienne Watson-Carver, Ari Jones, Joe Manns, Tony baysmore, and Speaker Pro Tem and Delegate Adrienne Jones EW N ALL NU! ME g n i v h r e g s u w o Noesh D a! Fr Pizz Happy Hour 2-6 p.m. Daily 12 Page Corinthian Restaurant & Lounge tio a r P en o o Op for d t OuNow able rties ail e Pa v A vat Pri Lunch Specials starting at $3.95 Steamed Crabs are back! 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It’s time to grab those last precious weekends of longer days and warm temperatures. It’s our last chances to connect with friends and family before we get so involved with school, work deadlines and staying warm. Fire up the barbecue (or table top grille) and celebrate the waning season. On line, I found this recipe from Maryland’s own McCormick Spices (mccormick.com/recipe) for “Jammin’ Jerk Chicken”. I actually used it with lamb cubes and jumbo shrimp to make kabobs with excellent results for a recent BBQ. I served it with coconut infused Basmati rice, broccoli cole slaw made with a half and half Greek yogurt/mayo dressing instead of all mayonnaise. Believe it or not, they helped off set the heat of the “jerk” spices. Slices of ripe, juicy melons sealed the deal. Coconut Infused Rice Follow the cooking directions on the package of Basmati rice except substitute readily available canned coconut milk (regular or “lite”) for the liquid. When cooked, top with shredded unsweetened coconut and some slivered almonds. McCormick’s Jammin’ Jerk Spice Mixture 1 Tablespoon McCormick Jerk seasoning 1-teaspoon thyme leaves 1-teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 2-½ teaspoons orange juice (4 chicken breasts) 1 ¼ lamb, beef or pork cubed 0r ½ lb. Raw, peeled Jumbo shrimp Mix all the spices to make a paste. Put in a plastic bag. Put meat in and shake to coat. (The longer the paste is on the meat, the spicier it is.) Remove meat and add a little olive oil to the mix in the bag. You can use this to baste the kabobs as they grill.) Thread meat on moistened bamboo skewers along with chunks of bell peppers, pearl onions, pineapple, etc. Baste while grilling. De Jackson On Family and Careers Beware of the Sugar Monster I wrote an article in my work newsletter about the sweet love affair with sugar, and also the consequences. As parents, we have to set an example of eating healthy but it is difficult when we find ourselves creeping into the kitchen after dark to grab that last little tasty morsel September 2010 Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community of whatever. As long as it has sugar, we are happy. Then we try to preach to our children the benefits of nutrition. I realize that I preach a good game to all my nieces and nephews; but, when I looked in the mirror and wondered why it seemed distorted, it dawned on me--I was gained weight. Twenty pounds to be exact. "Mercy, when did that happen?” you ask yourself. Was it the devils’ food cake or the second bag of chips? Or could it have been that extra helping of homemade macaroni and cheese or the third piece of ham? Either way, the weight war has begun. Instead of being a positive role model to your family, you are running to get the weight off ASAP. Treadmill, fad diets anything to lose the weight quickly. But remember it may have taken you 6 weeks to gain it, but it will take 6 months to lose it. MOORE’S INCOME TAX SERVICE 1827 Woodlawn Drive Baltimore, MD 21207 Electronic Filing - Payrolls - Notary & RAL’s 410-944-3581 Fax 410-944-5361 Hours 9-5:30 PM M-F Hot Line 410-594-7971 Email: taxmoore@aol.com Electronic Filing Federal and State Personal . Partnerships . Corporation . 1st & 2nd Mortgage . Bill Consolidation Loan . Financial Planning . IRA’s . Refund Anticipation Loan (RAL’s) We are open all year round! BCCC Class Location Change The Community College of Baltimore County Fall 2010 Continuing Education classes normally held at Randallstown High School will be moving to a new location at Deer Park MagSo as you shop for snacks for your children, put on your fighting armor. Once you mention buying healthy snacks, you will have to dodge the verbal arrows from your children, such as, “What is this? It tastes funny, are you kidding?” In time, the new teachings will sink in, just as they do in school. Learning new behaviors when it comes to eating can be challenging, but it can work. If not, just try eating in moderation, while increasing your exercise. In a few months, you will see you are winning the war. So think healthy, live healthy and eat healthy. Have a great start of the school year. net Middle School, 9830 Winands Road in Randallstown. Over 50 classes ranging from Advanced Sewing to Zumba dance/fitness are scheduled. Classes begin in September. For information, call 443-8404700 or visit www.ccbcmd. edu/ceed. Etiquette Training for Women REGISTRATION NOW OPEN ~ The Life Institute for Excellence and the Etiquette Consulting group will present, "Perfect Poise", Etiquette training for Women. Sept. 18, 2010 from 2-6PM at the Homewood Suites Hilton, Columbia, MD. Are you still unsure of which glass is yours or you still can't tell the dinner fork from the salad fork, and just where does that napkin go? Do you have a wedding or dinner party to attend soon? This workshop is for you!!! Visit www.successcoachkimmoly.com to register today. Page 15 September 2010 Woodlawn Villager Entertainment Review Lebron, Lindsay and The Lady by Larry Katz The summer of 2010 had its share of pop culture icons, some big like Justin Bieber, some with 15 minutes of fame like that flight attendant from Jet Blue. Or maybe you followed Brett Favre. Justin Bieber Three famous ones intrigued me. They are Lebron James, Lindsey Lohan and Lady Gaga. Lebron made quite a splash when he announced he was moving from the Cleveland Cavaliers basketball team to the Miami Heat. After all, I think he was the first person in modern history to have a one hour tv special devoted to his choice of his new employer. The saga captured the imagination of a lot of people for a good month. James is a star player who broke the hearts of Clevelanders. Guess what, though. All proceeds from the broadcast were given to charity. He'll be a success wherever he plays. Lindsay Lohan on the other hand had a tough Page 16 summer. Having a history of problems with substance abuse, she finally was forced to go to jail. It is a shame that a person of her talent and potential would spend part of her summer incarcerated. Scott Pilgrim vs. The Expendables Reviewed by Sydney Nusinov Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: ***stars (out of 4), The Expendables: **stars Head to head, Michael Cera, the star of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, loses to Sylvester Stallone, the actor/writer/director of The Expendables. But overall the far better movie is Scott Pilgrim, though these two movies may not have a lot of overlap between their fanbases. Here's hoping the star of Mean Girls will get her life together and come back to major motion pictures. Stay tuned. The one I admire the most is Lady Gaga. The pop star is a combination of Elton John and Madonna. She has come out of nowhere and is a true overnight sensation. If you look online at her concert tour, you will see that she very quickly went from small venues to selling out Madison Square Garden---on 3 consecutive nights. Give credit to her talent, gimmick, and promotion that made her one of the most popular music stars of the summer. The Expendables is a huge missed opportunity. When I first heard the title and the genius cast that includes Stallone, Jason Statham, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, and cameos from Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger, I thought this was going to be a self-effacing action/ comedy where the stars acknowledge that time has passed their muscled, macho action heroes by, thus making them "expendable" in Hollywood. This was a chance to wink at their past while rebranding their images. Instead it's just another brutally violent Rambo movie with some wiseguy banter thrown it to try to keep the tone light. Stallone and his gang are top flight mercenaries hired to take out a dictator general on a small island. The plot is almost identical to that of The Losers and even the title is similar. Both movies feature a female protagonist who is the daughter of a dictator and a US rogue CIA agent pulling the strings. But the Expendables ends with the group shooting dozens of soldiers into a bloody pulp mixed in with a ton of explosions. The body count is well over 100. Stallone still looks incredible, especially at the age of 64, but this isn't his best writing/directing job by far. The only scene with any depth is where an emotional Rourke recounts a tragic moment from his past. The brief scene with Willis and Schwarzenegger is a hoot, but you only get them for 2 minutes and the departure of Willis in particular is a loose end. And Li has a funny scene riffing on his diminutive size. The rest of the movie is, well, expendable. In Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Cera is the titular Scott Pilgrim and he might be miscast. I'm not familiar with the source comic, but Cera doesn't seem cool or put together enough to be the chick magnet Pilgrim is. Although, he is the bass player for Sex Bob-Omb and being in a band makes even nerdy guys cool. Scott Pilgrim's world is a kind of heightened, ironic, snarky, video game reality. He is dating the tooyoung Knives Chau when he becomes obsessed with Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Scott has to deal with Ramona's baggage in a very literal way: he has to fight her seven evil exes, which can put quite a strain on a relationship. Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz) creates a Toronto full of eye candy. The notable evil exes include Chris Evans, Brandon Routh, Jason Schwartzman, and Mae Whitman (who played Cera's girlfriend Ann on Arrested Development). In contrast to The Expendables, these fight scenes are lively, but not graphically violent. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a sardonic good time. Woodlawn Villager Leading our Area Schools Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community bridge Elementary for one year. Mr. Barnett says two teachers made an impact on by Intern Sydney Jones-Key his career as an educator. Meet just a few of our “The first was a high school area principals who prove, Spanish teacher, who alwithout a doubt, that our ways infused energy and huchildren are in good hands mor into his lessons. It was for the 2010-2011 school these qualities, paired with his caring nature that kept year. Jason Barnett has been us engaged on a daily basis. the principal at Wood- The second was a science teacher who emphasized authentic hands-on activities that made learning fun,” he says. He hope to inspire his students in much the same way. Tiffany Livingstone has Livingston Barnett been working for BCPS since 1995. In 2006, she was assigned to Featherbed Lane Elementary School as its principal. As a homeowner in this school’s community, she has a special afPhelps Scriven finity for the families here as many of them are her friends and neighbors. It is the desire of this school’s administration to afford Stokes Pasteur Pettiford our children every opportunity to explore the world beyond the school walls. As a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) school, the children are invited to participate in science extracurricular activities during the school year. Windsor Mill Middle School will celebrate its 5th year in the community. Principal Debbie Phelps has been at the helm since the school was built. “There are many wonderful attributes about our school house, from our STAR families who send us their STAR children, our students, and our STAR staff. Phelps has a passion for people, especially the students and staff at WMMS”, says Phelps who is the proud mother of Olympic gold medalist, Michael Phelps. Brian Scriven started his teaching career at Woodlawn High School in 1992. He taught at Wood- lawn High for six years and was Head Football Coach. Before Woodlawn, he was assistant principal at Deer Park Magnet Middle School and Principal of Woodlawn Middle School. His vision for Woodlawn High School is to bridge the gap between school and community in a concerted effort to drive student achievement. Mr. Scriven has adopted the motto, “Witness…The Change!” Yasmin Stokes has been principal at Powhatan Elementary School for over 8 years and an administrator for a total of 14 years. Stokes has always worked in Title 1 schools as an administrator and loves working with students. “We have high expectations and are proud of our growth, especially the MSA test scores,” she says. Cheryl Pasteur marks her 9th year at Randallstown High with the start of the 2010 school year. This will be her fourth year as princi- September 2010 pal. She has held many roles at the school, including assistant principal. Cheryl lives in the community. As a principal, she believes that a community school must function as that, contributing to the community. She expects the community businesses and programs to give back to the school. Betty Pettiford has been an educator for 35 years. Twenty five of those years Betty has provided service to children in the Baltimore County School System. Betty has been Principal at Dogwood Elementary for three years, and she very proud of the steady increase in achievement her students have made over those three years. She has lived in the Woodlawn community for 31 years, and every year, instills in her teachers that they have the power to take children to the highest heights of self discovery, exploring, creating, and academic excellence. Page17 Woodlawn Villager SONIC Restaurant Opens in Randallstown Some information for this article obtained from Baltimore County Press Release. Baltimore County celebrated the opening of SONIC Drive-In restaurant on August 11, 2010 in Randallstown. The restaurant features SONIC’s “personal carhop service,” with carhops delivering orders to customers in their cars. The opening brings 120 new jobs to the Liberty Road corridor, part of Baltimore County’s commercial revitalization district. Fifty percent of SONIC’s opening day sales at the new Randallstown restaurant were donated to the Ray Lewis Foundation, a non-profit tax-exempt corporation whose mission is to provide personal and economic assistance to disadvantaged youth. Ray’s mother Sunseria “Buffy” Smith was in attendance to represent the Foundation. Also in attendance and onhand for the ribbon-cutting were Baltimore County September 2010 Executive Jim Smith, Jr., Speaker Pro Tem and Delegate Adrienne Jones, SONIC franchise owners Sean Martin and Dave Crocetti, Representatives from the Maryland Senate, members of the Baltimore County Council, members of the Baltimore County General Assembly, community and business leaders. In the days that followed the opening, SONIC has seen tremendous sales and support with lines wrapping around the building and customers waiting as long as 40 minutes to enjoy the experience and the popular menu items. SONIC is located at 8212 Liberty Road at Rolling Road. Woodlawn Farmers’ Market Final Weeks Thursdays 11am - 2pm Thru September 30th Woodlawn AMF Bowling Lanes 6410 Security Boulevard (across from Social Security Administration) WIC and Senior Approved Page 18 Woodlawn Villager TAU Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. Baltimore Chapter At Nat’l Conference Submitted by Anna J. Dotson TAU Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. celebrated their 53rd National Conference in July/ August, 2010, at the Dolce Hotel and Resorts, King of Prussia, Pa. The Boule was opened by National President, Mrs. Clustie Ford of Baltimore, Md. Each session was focused on the National Theme: “Empowering Business and Professional Women to Overcome Adversities as they Progress through this Millennium.” In attendance, were Founders, Juanita Parnell of Michigan and Corine Dean- Hubert of Connecticut. Annette Welford (CA) was Board Chairperson. Scholarships were presented. The Agnes Fischer charity Award was presented to Mr. Archye Leacock, Institute for Development of African American Youth, Inc. The Baltimore Chapter and the North Carolina Chapter shared the Founder’s Trophy, Juanita Mills, a charter member for the Baltimore Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community Chapter and Board Member, chaired committees at the conference. Anna J. Dotson, the National Tauette Director, originated, coordinated and implemented a song for the Tauettes. The writers were Keiana Greene, Grade 10 and Emoni Williams, Grade 9. The melody for the song was by Toni HornesSullivan who is in Grade 11. Tauettes across the states were encouraged to participate in this song writing contest. The Tauettes from Baltimore, Md. won the contest. The Tauette Song was approved to be The National Tauette Song for Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. This is the first National Tauette Song. Ruthann Miller presented a workshop on Deaf Awareness. The Melodairs (singing group) entertained. Baltimore Chapter members elected to National Offices were: Juanita Mills, Louis RosedomBoyd, Barbara Alford, Anna J. Dotson, Clustie Ford, and Dr. Martha Newby. Clementine Toppins received a certificate for serving as President for the Baltimore Chapter. Many thanks were extended to all for a successful conference. September 2010 Penny McCrimmon has been working for the citizens of the 4th Councilmanic District for more than thirty years. She is the only candidate, including the Incumbent with the necessary skills to revitalize our community. She is the only candidate running in the 4th District race that has been active in the community. A small Business specialist, she has a definite plan to bring economic development to the community. Penny has years of policy and political experience that the other candidates do not posses. For more detailed information about Penny McCrimmon, visit her website: www.pennymccrimmon.com and compare Penny McCrimmon’s background and experience to the other Candidates. THIS IS NOT A CAMPAIGN FOR AMATEUERS NOR IS THIS A POPULARITY CONTEST!!! This campaign is to improve the quality of life in the 4th District. BA Howard Univ.; MFA, Univ. of Southern California *Baltimore County Barack Obama Coordinator *Maryland for Obama Steering Committee; Maryland Women for Obama Steering Committee *Baltimore County Coordinator for Women for Obama *Maryland Women for Obama Steering Committee; Obama Delegate, Democratic National Convention, 2008 *Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee,2002 to present *President, Maryland Women for Responsive Government *1st Vice Pres., Black and Jewish Forum of Baltimore. Inc. (BLEWS) *First Vice President, WomanPower, Inc. *Wrote Maryland’s Small Business Enterprise Legislation that became State Law in 2004 *Lieutenant Governor’s Commission to revise the Minority Business Enterprise Program, 2003 *Activist, Group Home Proliferation in Baltimore County •Citation, Maryland House of Delegate, February, 2009 “In recognition of celebrating your tenacity and strength as a trailblazer and champion for all people”. Our Unsung Heroes for 2009, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc., February 23, 2009 Annapolis, MD •Founder, Baltimore County Conference on Educating the Black Child *Southwest Education Advisory Committee: Baltimore County Schools *Baltimore County Human Relations Commission, Commissioner 2001 to 2003 •Workforce Development Coalition, Sojourner Douglas College, Baltimore, MD AUTHORITY: Christine Dixon, Treasurer Page 19 Woodlawn Villager Welcome Home to THE WOODLAWN SENIOR CENTER Celebrate Senior Center Month with the us! This year’s theme…Your Place to Connect, invites you to come into the senior center for physical, social, emotional, and travel connections. Yoga (Mondays), Strength Training (Wednesdays), Line Dance Classes (Thursdays), Tai Chi (Fridays), Walking (everyday), Water Aerobics (Kernan Hospital), Y Wet-n-Sweat (Randallstown Community Center); Hand and Line Dance Cabaret – 9/10/10 from 7 p.m. Page 20 to 11 p.m., Grandparent’s Day Luncheon – 9/13/10 Noon, Crab Feast – 9/16/10 Noon to 4 p.m. $40, Cholesterol Awareness – 9/17/10 1 p.m., Volunteer Training – 9/20/10 1 p.m., Alzheimer’s Day – 9/21/10 12:30 p.m., Foot Reflexology – 9/23/10 11:30 a.m., THE HONORABLE, CONGRESSMAN, ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS – 9/27/10 10 a.m. to Noon, Birthday Party (July, August, and September) – 9/30/10 Noon. Please sign-up at our front desk for all programs. Programs may have a minimum attendance requirement and could be cancelled if Woodlawn Neighborhood Safety Team Contact Offr. Bryen Glass, 410/887-4714 All are welcome to join our monthly meetings held at the Woodlawn Precinct 2 located at 6424 Windsor Mill Road on the second Monday of the month. not met in advance. Please The function of the Woodlawn Neighborhood Safety note that dates are subject Team (NST) is to collaboratively plan and implement to change without warning strategies to reduce crime and promote the general due to unforseen circum- welfare of the member communities. stances. Congressman Cummings to Enjoy a Winter getaway to Myrtle Beach, SC from DeVisit Woodlawn Senior Center cember 30, 2010 to January 3, 2011 $375 (pp dbl), $430 Congressman Elijah E. and how the health care (pp single); Cruise on one Cummings will provide reform legislation will afof the world’s biggest and a legislative update re- fect seniors. Don’t miss most revolutionary ships, garding the state of the this opportunity to receive economy, health care firsthand information and Oasis of the Seas from Ocreform and other issues have your questions antober 15th – 22nd, 2011, at the Woodlawn Senior swered. Refreshments prices range from $930 to Center on Monday, Sepwill be served. Seating $1140. Reservations are tember 27, 2010 from will be limited. For addibeing accepted now! Call 10:a.m. to 12:pm. With tional information about our travel committee at him will be representa- this event and to regis410/887-6887 Monday – tives from the Maryland ter, please contact Ms. Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Department of Aging to Ashaki Innis at 410-887discuss Medicare fraud Located at 2120 Gwynn Oak Avenue * 410-887-6887 Director Ashaki Innis by Ashaki Innis September 2010 Woodlawn Villager Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community OLLIE MATSON on AREA SPORTS Fall is upon us and fall sports are in full bloom. Whatever your sport, play like it is your last game. It just might be. Nothing is promised; a fall here or a slip there and you could be finished. Being a student athlete is special. If it wasn't hard, more people would play. As I make my rounds looking at our local teams, one question comes to mind. Where are our fathers? I see a lot of mothers, but not many men. I am calling all the absentee dads to step up their game and support our children athletes. It is important for your child to look up in the crowd and see both parents, whether you live together or not. The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” is true. Our children deserve our best, they do not stay young for long so enjoy it while it lasts. Our local high school football teams will be competitive, with Milford leading our area. Randallstown is going under a coaching change, as well as Woodlawn. We wish them well. This should be a great year for our local teams with new stadiums with lights. Now parents can enjoy their child’s games on Friday night instead of Saturday. This addition should help the schools attract larger crowds. In national sports, the “Trade of the Decade JBW” sounds like a corporation. This is the name of the new NBA champions. Labron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwayne Wade. Hats off to these three young men! This year they changed the culture of Pro Basketball. They took the “I” out of team sports and put the “we” back into it. All three could of taken the money. Instead, they don’t want to win just one championship, they are planning to win four or five! This action really shook up the league, especially the owners, who are use to manipulating things. Labron James defied the typical athlete by looking into the future not the here and now. These three will have longevity and rings rather than more money than they will ever need and a busted up body. I really have a lot of respect for the new “Big Three”. Raven Pride!--Does it matter who plays on offense or defense? No, except for one player, Mr. Raven (52) Ray Lewis. I have been around football for many years and he is a all time great. With his passion and work ethics, he wills the Ravens to greatness by example. The rest of the team needs to step up and we can compete for the Lombardi Trophy. It does not matter if someone get's hurt, because when that happens, it creates an opportunity for others. The defensive backfield is supposed to be weak this year. I do not think so. I see some young, talented, and hungry players. Quarterbacks, beware! As I was watching the “Skins” last week, Donavan McNabb put on a clinic. I hope Flacco can develop into a leader like this guy. Mc Nabb, Farve, and Breese seem to be in control and the players respond. This is our year, Raven Nation! Super Bowl or bust! Ozzie has done a great job putting together superior talent. We are one of a few teams in the league that is two and three players deep at each position. Now all we need is a little luck down the stretch. That is when we need to be September 2010 hot. Yes we can and yes we will! Until next time stay up everyone. 14th Annual Columbus Classic Soccer Tournament Team registrations are currently being accepted for the Central Maryland Soccer Association’s 14th Annual Columbus Classic. The event is scheduled for October 10th & 11th at sites located in Eastern Baltimore and Harford Counties. The Classic is open to all affiliated school, recreation and club teams in the mid-Atlantic region and is sanctioned by SAY and US Club Soccer. Competition is available for both boys and girls teams in the single age groupings of U8 thru U18. Registration information is available at www.cmsasoccer.com. For additional information, e-mail scorenews@aol.com. Page 21 Woodlawn Villager ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S Salem United Methodist Church of Hebbville 7509 Windsor Mill Road Episcopal Church A Christian Community of Open Minds, Open Hearts, and Open Arms Baltimore MD 21244 (410) 655-4063 Adult Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am Children’s Sunday School 11:00 am Sunday Services – 8:00 & 10:30AM Education Hour for All Ages – 9:15AM Pastor Colin Phillips Honored as Maryland’s Outstanding Episcopal Parish, 2008-09 E-mail - salemumc@juno.com Web: www.gbgm-umc.org/salem-umc/ Thrift Shop Saturdays from 10am-2pm Cribbery Available 9:15 – 12:00PM 4711 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21229 410-945-7263 Email: nmolony@stbs-md.org web:www.stbartholomew@ang-md.org EPWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHAPEL \ 3317 St. Lukes Lane Baltimore, MD 21207 410-944-1070 Rev. Dr. Horace L. Wallace Worship Services: 8:30 am and 10:30 am Wednesday Noontime Devotions: 12:00 pm Thursday Prayer Meeting: 6:00 – 7:00 pm Thursday, Sept. 9th, 7:00 pm: Revival with Rev. Evelyn Gettis-Lee of New Life Inspirational Church Friday, Sept. 10th, 7:00 pm: Revival – Praise, Dance and Worship Sunday, Sept. 12th, 9:30 am (one service only): Homecoming, Rev. Dr. Fred Smith, speaker Line Dance Class, Mondays starting Sept. 13th: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Cost: $5 per class Epworth School of Christian Life and Learning: Thursdays - Sept. 30 to Nov. 4th from 7 pm. to 9 pm. Classes: Psalm 23 and Prayer Registration $10 and $10 class fee plus textbook Enroll in Bible College If you are interested in an AA, BA, Masters, Doctoral, or even a Ph.D in Biblical Schooling, call Gobal Bible University (School Without Walls) Would you like to receive a Biblically-centered degree A curriculm that is designed to promote, encourage, and enhance personal development with the result being the formation of a solid foundation for the Christian faith. For information, call Dr. Bernice Moore Wright PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR THIRD COMMUNITY DAY EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 FROM 12:00 NOON UNTIL 5:00 P.M. AT EMMANUEL CHURCH INTERNATIONAL, 2020 EMMANUAL COURT (OFF 6721 BLK. OF WINDSOR MILL ROAD BETWEEN FEATHERBED LN & ESSEX RD.) GWYNN OAK MD 21207. We will be having a health fair, community awareness, free food, fun and much more. Please help us by supporting our adopted school (Featherbed Lane Elementary ) by donating school supplies. For more information, please call Linda Moore (410) 336-7893. LINWOOD R. TAYLOR, SENIOR PASTOR & FOUNDER Seeking Teachers/Instructors New Performing Arts & Production Center of MSBC in the Catonsville/Woodlawn area of Baltimore County seeks enthusiastic teachers and instructors for its comprehensive program. The Performing Arts & Production Center will provide professional instruction designed to develop performance level skills for children, youth and adults in music, dance, voice, art, Page 22 September 2010 audio, video and drama. The Center is now accepting applications for a number of positions. Applicants should possess relevant experience in their appropriate area. Please fax your resume to 410.719.0984. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Minister Minnette Parham at (410) 747-3417. The Center is an Outreach Ministry of Morning Star Baptist Church. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2119 Gwynn Oak Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21207 410-944-4111 Sunday School – 10:00 AM Sunday Worship Service – 10:00 AM Pastor – Rev. Dr. Lovell Parham Please come and be blessed. CALLING ALL CHURCHES/ WORSHIP CENTERS The Woodlawn Villager is an affordable way for small churches to spread the Good News about your programs and services We offer 12 monthly ads at just $50 each. That’s $600 for the entire year! Share photos and special events*. Reserve your 3” x 3” ad TODAY! Call 410-446-2449 or send an email to woodlawnvillager@comcast.net Call or email us today! 410-446-2449 Annual commitment required. *Pending available space. 410-265-7537 Join our community effort to help the homeless Night of Peace Family Shelter The Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc. is a faith community resource serving homeless families with children in Baltimore County, Maryland. We provide emergency shelter and transition planning for homeless families for up to four months as they seek to find permanent housing and employment. We are located inside of Salem United Methodist Church. Night of Peace is currently serving 24 people; 14 are children between the ages of 12 mths and 13. For the month of July, we could really use your support with the following items: **school materials (i.e., composition notebooks, pencils, sharpeners, loose leaf notebook paper, 2" 3-ring binders, spiral notebooks, coloring pencisl, pens, back packs, etc.). **Air mattresses (twin and full size) *Hot cereal *juice boxes/pudding * Monetary donations to contribute towards the day-to-day operation of the shelter Your gift of $20 will support the care of one person for one night at the Night of Peace Family Shelter. Your gift will offer a warm bed; breakfast; dinner and snacks; toiletries; shower and laundry facilities. For monetary donations: please make checks payable to: Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc. Mail to: P.O. Box 47280, Baltimore, MD 21244 To drop off donations: Please contact Night of Peace Family Shelter, Inc. at 410922-4357 between 4:00 and 9:00pm. Thank you for all of your support. Woodlawn Villager September 2010 Celebrating the “Wonders” of Our Community Long & Foster Security Office 7000 Security Blvd. Baltimore, Maryland 21244 Local Phone: 410-298-3500 Fax: 410-298-3554 Toll Free: 1-888-521-5739 FROM THE DESK OF CHANETTA HENDERSON a special welcome to the following agents: Alicia Livingston & Henry Oshuwusi Congrats to Top Producers of the Month Chanetta Marshall-Henderson Branch Manager/Vice President GRI & Certified Integrity Coach Zona Teal April 2010 Vivian Turner Tiavonde Jones May 2010 June 2010 RANDALLSTOWN 4 Sunrise Ct. Prosperity Mortgage Loan Officer on Site-- Just call Joshua Barclay at 410-298-6820 Now is a great time to purchase a home. Mortgage rates are still in single digits. Call our office to inquire today!! $330,000 Zona Teal 410-281-6145 GWYNN OAK/HOWARD PARK 4 BR 2BA Detached Split Level with Sunroom. Spacious family room with fireplace. Large Yard, eat-in kitchen and home warranty. Call agent for more info. Worthington Glen Vashti Pullum 410-281-2417 4108 Rollins Ave $90,000 Linda James-Junior 410-265-6800 3 BR/1 BA, gas heat, semi-detached, off street parking. All a p p . s t a y. S a m e owner more than 20 years. Seller Asst. available. Let’s Talk. GWYNN OAK 19 Willington Ct. $254,900 For Sublease - 829sf - 2,684 sf available immediately at 7000 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD. One- to three-year term. $16.75sf, full service. Convenient to I-695 and I-70, near Security Square Mall. Ideal for professional/ medical office. Built-out as office and training room. Tenant brokers protected. For more information, contact Mark Randall at 703-6538528 or email mrandall@longandfoster.com. Beautiful 3 level finished EOG To w n h o u s e w / 3 Bdrms/2.5 BA. Eat-in Kitchen w/ stainless steel appl/ fireplace/hardwood flooring/no maintenance deck/custom design closet in master BR. 3522 Forest Hill Rd. $287,000 Zona Teal 410-281-6145 Detached Colonial. Great Master Suite. Large Deck. Family Rm with Bay Window. Custom Cabinets and Home Warranty. 4BR and 2.5 BA Priced to Sell. Call Agent. DRUID HILL/PARK RESERVOIR HILL 2450 McCulloh St. $120,000 3 BR Townhouse. Remodeled/3 fireplaces, mod/kitchen. Sliders to covered deck. Part/finished basement. AC/gas heat. All app stay. Asst from seller available. Bring all offers. Let’s talk!! Linda James Junior 410-265-6800 Our Office is committed to serving the community. Need help buying or selling a home? Call us Today!!! Looking for a Broker to affiliate with? Just call Chanetta Henderson directly at 410-281-2400. (New or Transfer agents) Consider a Career in Real Estate! Complete our Real Estate Licensing Course online or in a classroom Next Pre-licensing Class begins September 18th thru November 7th Weekends/Saturday and Sunday Register Online at www.Longandfoster.com/careers or visit our office. Over 80 professional & customer service-oriented agents to service your needs. Page 23 Woodlawn Villager September 2010 GREAT RATES on New & Used Auto Loans GET… Competitive Rates Flexible Payment Plans Pre-approved Loans for qualified applicants Automatic Repayment Option plus a 0.25% APR* discount Hybrid Vehicle Discount of 0.50% APR* GAP Coverage Well Below Dealer Pricing We’ve partnered with the Credit Union Auto Loan Network, so members can apply for a loan right at the dealership! Even if you’ve recently financed a new auto elsewhere, you may be able to refinance it with us at a lower rate. Contact us for a free analysis on how we could save you money! For more information, visit www.securityplusfcu.org or the nearest branch or contact the Call Center at 410-965-8908. Not a member yet? Join today! If you live, work, worship or go to school in the City of Baltimore, work for an affiliated employer or are related to someone who meets these qualifications, you may be eligible to join Securityplus FCU. Visit our Woodlawn branch, located at 1514 Woodlawn Drive or our Franklin branch, located at 11700-E Reisterstown Road, contact our Call Center at 410-965-8908 or visit our website, www.securityplusfcu.org, for eligibility requirements. www.securityplusfcu.org *APR=Annual Percentage Rate Page 301701 8/10 VI 31