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Community concerns arise over CityLink BY GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

“They must have been on crack when they put this together,” said Canton resident, Larry Singer about CityLink, a project that would reroute existing bus routes in Baltimore. Singer’s thoughts echoed the sentiments of other residents as they voiced their concerns over the new maps that the Maryland Transit Administration presented to a contentious crowd at a public meeting on Wednesday, January 6 at the Southeast Anchor Library. Wayne Morse, the MTA’s deputy director of customer and community relations, stressed that the maps presented at the meeting were a draft and could be changed based on community feedback from the nine public meetings held by the MTA. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Walt’s Inn, a bar at 3201 O’Donnell St., is facing liquor board and zoning violations stemming from their live karaoke. Walt’s has been famously holding karaoke for 25 years, but the violations just came out last month after liquor board inspectors recorded the karaoke taking place. Walt’s is zoned residential, meaning they cannot have any live entertainment which is anything involving a microphone. “I don’t know who did it, I don’t know who complained, if it was a competitor or a neighbor,” said Steve Fogleman, the bar’s lawyer. “In any event, they need to get legal. This is a really desperate situation for them because they have no kitchen, they don’t even have the type of beer that beer nerds like to drink. They’re not a wine bar, they’re not a scotch bar. So, if they don’t have karaoke, we’re going to see them straight into the toilet.” Now Fogleman is considering his options for what he calls the “local institution”. The first option is to add an exception to the building’s existing use. It would still remain residential, but be allowed to hold a live entertainment license, he explained. If this fails, Fogleman said that Walt’s will latch on to Transform Baltimore, the total zoning rewrite that is currently going through City Council. Through Transform Baltimore, Walt’s might be able to be zoned as C-1, or commercial, which would make obtaining a license easier. The worst case scenario, Fogleman said, is that Walt’s owners might have to put in a kitchen and begin serving food. “It might have to become Walt’s Cafe,” he said. “But I do think any future owner is going to want the niche that karaoke provides, that is

a valuable niche.” Dan Tracy, the president of the Canton Community Association’s Economic Development Committee, expressed his concerns. He said that other establishments in Canton, such as Verde Pizzeria and Pig & Rooster Smokehouse have tried to get this special designation that would allow for live entertainment and have failed. “Councilman Kraft said, I can’t do it for one without giving it to the others because they all have the same problems,” said Tracy. Also, Tracy read letters from neighbors who said that Walt’s patrons were disorderly and disturbances to the neighborhood. One letter stated that they witnessed Walt’s customers leave the location and start vandalizing nearby buildings. However, Tracy and the other members of the CCA said they will draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which is a contract between the licensees and the surrounding community to address these concerns. The MOU will require that Walt’s manages its sound levels, keeps the doors and windows closed, and reduces loitering outside the establishment. Also, the CCA stressed that if Fogleman is successful in getting Walt’s zoned as C-1, then there must be height and zoning restrictions within the MOU. When news of the violations broke, Fogleman said that people on social media expressed their anger and wanted to do all they could to help. He said he’s received 100s of letters of support from the community. “Walt’s, I’ve found out through all the love letters I got, is a funky place in Canton that really has a lot of character and a lot of people want to keep that,” said Fogleman.

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School board votes to close controversial high school in June by GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR@BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM

On Tuesday, January 5, the Baltimore City school board voted to close four schools by the end of the upcoming school year. One of the closing schools is Baltimore Community High School, an alternative school at 6820 Fait Ave. on the border of Dundalk in Baltimore County. Baltimore Community High School has been in the news since six of its students were charged in the brutal beating of 61-year-old Richard Fletcher on April 22, 2015. According to police, Fletcher was trying to break up a fight between a group of teenagers a few blocks from his home on 45th St. when the agitators turned on him. They violently assaulted him, giving him a brain bleed, several fractures, and multiple broken ribs. Several of Fletcher’s assailants, which were identified via surveillance footage, are now facing charges of attempted first-degree murder and will be tried as adults. There have also been many reports from Dundalk residents that Baltimore Community students have been caught vandalizing and burglarizing their homes while walking to their bus stop a few blocks away. Following the incident, Baltimore County police officers increased their patrols around the school during dismissal time. The Maryland Transit Administration also moved one of their bus stops closer to the school to avoid further disruptions. Since then, a group of Dundalk lawmakers including Delegate Ric Metzgar and State Senator Johnny Ray Salling, gathered to call for the immediate closing of Baltimore Community High School. They wrote a letter that was sent to city schools officials and Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake in May. “The school’s failure to successfully address decades-long student behavioral issues coupled with the school’s poor location finally led us to

a serious incident this past April 24th. Baltimore County Police performed several arrests as well as committing resources for increased patrols, yet the both Baltimore City Police, as well as Baltimore City Schools Police, and the school’s Principal have shown little commitment to solving this systemic issue,” states the letter. “Recent arrests and increased police presence have only served to heighten tensions and further increase the danger to both students and residents. Perhaps at no time in the past decade have things become more dangerous than they are right now.” Many Dundalk residents joined the fight as well, speaking at public hearings and meeting with public officials. Baltimore Community High School will be officially closed in June. Before Tuesday’s meeting, it was to be closed in 2017. The remaining students will be transferred to other alternatives schools in the city. “I am proud to have stood with community members and our state delegation in advocating for the closure of Baltimore Community High School. We won! I offer my assistance to city officials in envisioning an appropriate use for the facility in the future,” wrote Baltimore County Councilman Todd Crandell, who led the fight to close the school, on his Facebook page. The three other schools that will be closed are Maritime Industries Academy, the Maryland Academy of Technology and Health Sciences and Westside Elementary School. City School CEO Gregory Thorton recommended another school, Roots and Branches in west Baltimore, but the school board voted to make a decision at a later date. The schools that were recommended to close were due to low attendance, poor performance, and behavioral issues.

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Baltimore City will provide every resident receiving trash collection services with a 65-gallon trash can as part of a municipal trash can program. “Using these cans will help keep our neighborhoods and waterways clean, reduce the rodent population, reduce strain on our workers and make trash collection more efficient,” states the Department of Public Works. The trash cans are made of a sturdy resin material that won’t tip over and they all have wheels and an attached tight-fitted lid that will keep rodents out. Failure to use the trash cans may result in a fine. If the can is damaged, residents should contact 311 to receive a replacement. The trash collection schedule will remain the same. A hang tag will be posted at the property approximately ten days before the trash cans are to be delivered. For more information on the trash cans or to see the delivery schedule, visit publicworks. baltimorecity.gov.

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SEPTEMBER The Canton community was shocked by the murder of 44-year-old Michael Thompson. According to police, Thompson was shot in the head at his home on the 800 block of S. Clinton St. “Whoever did this possibly knew him, no signs of forced entry, nothing taken from the home, so right now we believe this was a targeted incident in this community,” said T.J. Smith, the director of media relations for the Baltimore Police Department. Court documents showed that Thompson had pleaded guilty to one count of child pornography and one count of the possession of drugs with the intent to sell in 2010, for which he served a year in jail. However, Smith said they do not know if the murder was related to Thompson’s past. No arrest has been made to date. Matt McDaniel became the first Republican to announce his candidacy for the 1st District City Council seat. The Department of Transportation presented their final draft of the Southeast Transportation Plan. The plan called for better, more effective transportation in the Southeast in preparation for the large-scale development coming to the area. Other improvements included the creation of transportation hubs, designated bus lanes on Fleet and Aliceanna Sts., and new biking infrastructure to encourage more drivers off the roads. The controversial proposal that would have restricted parking at Aliceanna and Boston Sts. during peak hours had been scrapped, much to the joy of residents who had fought this plan for months. Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced that she would not seek reelection in 2016. “I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve. I am grateful to be a part of what I know is the Renaissance of an amazing city,” said Rawlings-Blake. Her announcement kicked off the campaigns of many candidates vying for her position. Little Italy hosted its first annual Madonnari Festival, the non-profit Blue Water Baltimore planted 450 trees in Highlandtown, the Baltimore Children’s Choir came to the Southeast, and the Guide celebrated 65 years of Baltimore photography by Tom Scilipoti with our Then & Now special sections.

OCTOBER The Patterson Park Masterplan was completed after dozens of workshop groups and thousands of responses from the park’s users. In the plan are 20 new parking spots by the Linwood Ave. entrance, new walkways, increased lighting, and the construction of another recreation center. The biggest decision was the removal of the Dominic Mimi DiPietro Ice Rink from the park. Throughout the planning process, the fate of the ice rink was up in the air. Ultimately it came down to money. The park would require too much expensive renovation to remain in Patterson Park. Therefore, it will be rebuilt somewhere else. The planning committee assures that the new location will still be Southeast Baltimore. Governor Larry Hogan announced CityLink, a $135 million project that will reconstruct the bus system through twelve color-coded routes. “For the first time ever in history, the people of Baltimore, and those in the surrounding jurisdictions, will be able to travel conveniently, efficiently and affordably from where they live to where they work,” said Hogan. The candidates for 1st district councilman spoke at a public forum where they discussed plans and policies on hot-button topics such as education, crime prevention, and commercial development.

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Hurricane Joaquin postponed the Fell’s Point Fun Fest, the Lantern Parade lit up Patterson Park, the new zoning code called Transform Baltimore was presented to the public, and the Southeast Anchor Library was dedicated to late Baltimore Guide Editor, Jackie Watts. NOVEMBER Residents fought back against a part of the new zoning code that would allow buildings near the waterfront to be built up to 100 feet high. A group worked to implement a “Historic Overlay” for the area that would prevent this. “We see the need to protect the scale and character of the neighborhood, including limiting the height of buildings to 40 feet,” said Marty Bement, who is leading the group that created the Historic Overlay. Robberies continued to rise as allegedly many perpetrators were not from the area, but came into the Southeast to commit crimes. “We are experiencing robberies in places we have never experienced robberies before,” said Major Deron Garrity, who added that crimes have occurred at all hours of the day. The Baltimore City Police officer who was charged with slitting the throat of Nala, an escaped dog found in Brewer’s Hill, was acquitted. The judge said that there was a lack of evidence and that the officer was acting in the dog’s best interest. The former location of Haussner’s restaurant began the transformation into an apartment complex as the developers presented their first rendering of the complex to the Urban Design & Architecture Review Panel. That rendering was rejected, but since then a new plan has been approved and demolition will begin shortly. The restaurant Iron Rooster replaced Farmstead Grill in Canton Crossing, Highlandtown hosted Small Business Saturday to support local retailers, BJ’s Wholesale opened in Canton, Light City, a one-week light festival in the Inner Harbor was announced, and the Baltimore Guide relocated to O’Donnell Square. DECEMBER The community came together to help the displaced residents of the rowhomes on S. Potomac St. that were destroyed in a fire. Tavern on the Square hosted a fundraiser that raised money and Church on the Square gathered resources and provided support to them. “We’ve gotten people calling in with

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donations, people dropping checks off, and people coming in offering to donate goods and services. They just want to help. It’s wonderful,” said Kristin Graham, the general manager of Tavern on the Square. Liz Copeland, the Deputy Director for the Department of Social Services and former liquor board commissioner, became the second Republican to run for the 1st District Council seat. A large-scale greening and restoration project began at Library Square, the small park by the Patterson Park Branch of the Enoch Pratt Library Square will test new methods of stormwater management that could end up being used all around the country, such as rain gardens and a sidewalk made of permeable materials. “With this project, we are seeking to restore the land, increase community benefits, and improve the conditions of the local environment,” states Blue Water Baltimore, the organization planning the renovations. The murderer of Kim Leto, who was killed in her Highlandtown home in 2014, plead guilty and will now have to serve up to 45 years in jail. The suspect, 16-year-old Alonzo Gorham-Ramos, will be sentenced on January 26. Fell’s Point Olde Tyme Christmas event, the Pagoda Lighting, and the O’Donnell Square Lamp Post Lighting Ceremony filled the neighborhood with holly jolly cheer. Senator Barbara Mikulski was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and Amazon launched their food delivery in Baltimore.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Email events to editor@baltimore guide.com. Deadline: noon on the Friday before publication. Wednesday, January 13 Latino Health Insurance Resource Event: 2-6 p.m. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Learn from healthcare experts and get advice on enrolling for health insurance. Info: www.hcamaryland.org or 887-223-5201. Fells Prospect Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m., Cristo Rey High School, 420 S. Chester St. Whiskey for Whiskers: 6-10 p.m., BluePit BBQ, 1601 Union Ave. 100% of proceeds from two specialty cocktails will be donated to the Animal Allies Rescue Foundation. Thursday, January 14 The Taste of Little Italy: The Kohler Signature Store, 300 Albemarle St., 6-9 p.m. Enjoy the finest art and dishes that Little Italy has to offer. There will be food, wine, and socializing with real Madonnari artists. Food will be provided from Little Italy favorites like Amicci’s, Cafe Gia, Chiapparelli’s and more. $35 per ticket. Proceeds benefit the Little Italy Madonnari Arts Festival. Brews & Board Games: 6 p.m. Myth and

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For many people, a new job is the first step to a new life. For just as many people, obtaining the skills necessary to secure such a job can seem impossible, especially if they’re an ex-offender. That’s where Project JumpStart, a 14-week workforce training program that teaches plumbing, carpentry, and electrical skills to Baltimore residents, comes in. JumpStart is a partnership between the Associated Builders and Contractors and the Job Opportunities Task Force. The program gives its students 87 hours of hands-on, interactive training from construction professionals that will prepare them for a lifelong career. “What we like about it is now, especially in light of what people think about Baltimore, there are great stories happening here in Baltimore city. There are so many people that, if given the right opportunity, will be great employees and they want to work hard and to do their best and impress you. It really helps dispel some of the baggage that hiring an ex-offender comes with for employers,” said Mike Henderson, the president of Associated Builders and Contractors. Henderson said that beyond the practical skills, the students also learn how to be a good worker. They have to show up on time, they have to turn off their cell phones, and they have to treat each other with respect. “They’re earning their new start. They learn how to work hard, to be on time, and how to grow. This can lead to something better for them. What we learned is to set the bar fairly high and the training should be like a job site. We say ‘this is what the real world’s going to be like’ to them and we try to prepare them as best we can,” said Henderson. Students also receive financial coaching, safety training, and driving lessons. He explained that these high expectations create the workers that employers want to hire. Henderson said Project JumpStart is so successful due to its connections with employers. He said construction firms come to him first because they know the employees have been trained well. “Many employers are repeat customers,” he said. Upon graduation, the students either go to a job or an apprenticeship. Kate McShane is placement director for JumpStart. Her job is

The students of Project JumpStart recieve 87 hours of construction training from skilled instructors. The goal is to prepare them for a career and to create hardworking and responsible employees. | Photo courtesy of Project JumpStart to pair employees with jobs in which they will excel. “We take the screening process very seriously. I sit down with each of the students individually and ask ‘who are you? What do you want to accomplish? What are your dreams?’ All the various things that you would want to know so that you can begin to make the best matches,” she said. JumpStart has a 75% placement rate with over 150 firms that have hired graduates. “They have this great sense of accomplishment at graduation because they’ve created something positive and they know it’s the first step in what will be a positive career move,” said McShane. Once they get a job, the students are given a set of tools from JumpStart. The program coordinators also track students for a year after they graduate. According to McShane, many new students

are referred to the program by graduates who freely and proudly share their success stories. “So many guys want so badly to work in a career, but they don’t see the pathway for it so when others can say “I had these barriers too and look at me now!” it can act as a real inspiration,” she said. To be a part of Project JumpStart, you must be a Baltimore City resident of 18 years of age or older. You also must pass a basic math test and be drug-free. Application sessions are held at 9 a.m. on Fridays at Our Daily Bread Employment Center, 725 Fallsway. If you’re interested in hiring a graduate contact McShane at 410-821-0351 ext. 115 or kmcshane@jumpstarttraining.org. On January 30, JumpStart is hosting Build Baltimore, an inaugural fundraising gala, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront from 6-11 p.m. They announced that Mike Rowe, the host

of CNN’s Somebody’s Gotta Do It and Discovery’s Dirty Jobs, will be the gala’s keynote speaker. Rowe is also the founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, a non-profit that gives scholarships to those who excel in their trades. “This is a workforce solution that actually works because it does more than train - it qualifies the individual. It rewards the behavior we all want to encourage. Every Mayor in every city should copy this program, and every company struggling to find skilled workers with the proper training and work ethic should support it. The results speak for themselves, and I’m pleased to help spread the word about what’s been accomplished in my hometown,” said Rowe about Project JumpStart. For more information on the program, visit www.abcbaltimore.org/jumpStart.

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season. The same can be said for Mark Teixeira and the New York Yankees (although they can afford to pay someone for being mediocre) and also Albert Pujols with the Los Angeles Angels, but let’s start with Davis. Davis will turn 30 on St. Patty’s Day, so if he does take that deal the O’s will have him until after his 36 year-old season. That is a long time. Sure Davis can play multiple positions, but first base is where he would prefer to play on a regular basis. If we look at Ryan Howard, he signed his deal before the 2012 season when he was 31 years old. His deal was a five year deal worth $125 million with a team option for a sixth year at $23 million. The year before he signed that deal Howard hit 33 home runs. Since he has signed that deal he has not hit more than 23 home runs in a season and has been considered a huge bust. Mark Teixeira signed an eight year deal before the 2009 season worth $180 million. That contract is what Boras was looking to get Davis, except when the Yankees signed Teixeira that was before his 29 year old season, so his eight year deal is basically the same as Davis getting a seven year deal. What is something to note, is that while Teixeira started off his new deal well, he has been injury-prone over the past four seasons, not playing in more than 123 games in any one of the past four years. Injuries tend to happen when you’re an elder athlete. Albert Pujols is a whole other story. He signed a ten year deal before the 2012 season before his 32 year old season. That deal is terrible on multiple levels, but the Angels are stuck with him until 2021. Before he signed that deal, he hit .300 or better 10 of his previous 11 seasons. He has yet to bat .300 or better since 2012 when he signed that deal. In fact he hasn’t hit better than .285 over that span. Did I mention the Angels have him until 2021? So if you’re still reading this Chris Davis, please just sign that contract for your own sake. Davis is a good guy so I hope he does what’s best for him, and right now this deal the Orioles offered him is going to be the best thing he might see for the rest of his life, so just grab a pen and sign on the dotted line.

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“We want to keep this moving, we want to keep this efficient and get you where you need to go on time,” said Morse. “It’s up to you. Your comments will push this forward. This is not a perfect plan that’s why we’re asking for your help to make it better.” One of the biggest and most frequent criticisms was about the Blue Line, which would create a bus route on Baltimore St. “Baltimore St. is mostly residential and it’s not that wide. They’re going to take away a ton of residential parking and decrease all the home values along Patterson Park. It’s not a wide street and the buses will shake the houses. It’s not going to serve anybody who lives in the neighborhood, it’s just going to hurt us,” said resident Tina Knott. Knott added that the proposed route would have buses running every 12-15 minutes 24 hours a day. “The street just can’t handle it. So much work was put into getting rid of the bus system a few years ago and now you’re bringing it back and all the work was done for nothing,” said Glenn Schatzel, referencing a time when the community rallied to get rid of a bus station on Baltimore St. due to it becoming a hub for prostitution and noise. Morse explained that Baltimore St. was proposed to create optimal spacing between other routes. He said the MTA wanted to maximize access for commuters while avoiding unnecessary route overlay. Another point of dispute was a suggested bus route down S. Milton Ave. Neighbors said that Milton is too narrow and has heavy pedestrian traffic. “You can tell the governor that if he puts the bus route back on Baltimore St. and

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SHOOTING N. East Ave., 600 block, January 8 at 10:19 p.m. Two victims. One victim was a 43 year-old African American male who was shot in the neck, back, and groin and is in critical condition. The other victim was a 38 year-old African male who was shot in the lower right leg. Victim #1 was found on his back near a gold Lincoln with the MD tag 3BX3154. Victim #2 was on the other side of the street. Both victims were taken to Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment. Currently there isn’t any information on a suspect. ROBBERY N. Milton Ave., 200 block, January 5 at 8:15 p.m. The victims were approached by two African-American males between 18-20 years-old. Suspect #1 said “Check this out” and placed a silver revolver to the victim’s chin. He then took the victim’s wallet and cell phone. Suspect #2 took the other victim’s cell phone out of her pocket. The victims were told to run away. As they ran, one suspect said “You should just shoot them”. The victims got away through the alley. N. Highland Ave., 200 block, January 5 at 7 p.m. The victim was attempting to withdraw money from an ATM when two AfricanAmerican males in ski-masks approached him. The victim fell to the ground after being punched in the face. The suspects took his money and then fled. N. Decker Ave., 100 block, January 6 at 3:09 a.m. The victim stated that the suspects, two African-American males between 20-30 years-old, entered the location through the rear door and began to assault the victim in the face with a gun. During the assault, the gun discharged. The suspects took money and a safe. Warrants are out for the suspects’ arrest. N. Patterson Park Ave., 100 block, January 7 at 11:05 p.m. The victim was walking when she was approached by an African American man is his 20s. The suspect said “How are you tonight?” to which the victim walked away. The suspect said “Excuse me” and the produced a gun and said “Give me all your cash.” He then took the victim’s wallet and fled. E. Pratt St., 6200 block, January 7 at 1 p.m. A Caucasian male approached the victim while holding a boxcutter knife and demanded the plastic bag the victim was holding. The victim gave him the bag, he looked inside it, and then gave it back and then walked away.

S. Ann St., 500 block, January 8 at 5:50 p.m. The victim stated that he was walking to his car when he was approached by a Hispanic male who he recognized as the boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend. The suspect pointed a chrome gun at him and demanded his money. A second Hispanic male acted as a look out. S. Caroline St., 200 block, January 9 between 7-7:10 p.m. The suspects, three teenaged African-American males, were following the victims. Suspect #1 approached one of the victims and said “Let me hold your phone” and then started a physical altercation where he tried to take the phone out of the victim’s hand. Suspect #3 started to assault the other victim as the first victim intervened to assist his friend. Suspect #3 said “What are you doing pressing on me?” and then pulled out a black folding knife. Both parties then went across the street and began fighting during which one victim was struck in the face several times. One suspect grabbed the victim’s iPhone and fled. Meanwhile, the other victim and Suspect #2 were still engaged in a fist fight. The remaining suspects then fled. N. Kenwood Ave., 400 block, January 9 at 10 p.m. The suspects, two African-American males and one Hispanic male, approached the victim from behind. One suspect punched the victim on the right side of his face. They took his black book bag which contained a cell phone and then fled on foot towards the 400 block of N. Kenwood Ave. One witness observed the altercation and called the police. S. Eden St., 700 block, January 10 at 11:59 a.m. Carjacking. The suspect, an African American male in his 20s, opened the driver side door of the silver 2003 Honda Accord and told the male victim “I need you to step out of the car” while he was holding a handgun. He told the female victim to get out, but leave her backpack in the vehicle. She got out and took the backpack anyway. The suspect fled in the car. The vehicle’s plate number was 4AN9327. Area canvas was negative. E. Fairmount Ave., 2200 block, January 10 at 12:50 a.m. The victim was walking home when he was approached by two African-American males who brandished a small gun that the victim described as having two barrels. The suspect said “Do you want to ^$%&ing die, give me your money.” The victim was struck repeatedly and fell to the ground. The suspect’s took his cell phone, back pack, and wallet. The victim sustained a laceration to the head.

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ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS (IN VIAGGIO) Thursdays (7-9) ITALIAN FOR CHILDREN Saturdays April 2, 18, 9, 16, 23, 30 and May 7 (12:30-2:00) Fee $40 (plus textbook) EXPLORATORy ITALIAN FOR ADULTS Thursdays (7-9) or Saturdays (12-2) CONTINUING ITALIAN (101) Thursdays (7-9) CONTINUING ITALIAN (107) Thursdays (7-9) INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN (209) Saturdays (12-2) ADVANCED ITALIAN (303) Thursdays (7-9) ADVANCED ITALIAN (312) Thursdays (7-9)

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MAKE yOUR OwN SERIES: CREAM LIMONCELLO Saturdays April 2, 16 (12-2) Fee $20 (plus supplies)

UNDERSTANDING THE ITALIAN IN ALL OF US Saturdays, March 12, 19, 26 and April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (12-2) Fee $25

RAVIOLI, GNOCCHI, PASTA & SAUCES Saturdays April 16, 23,30 (11-2) Fee $45

BASIC BOCCE Saturdays April 30 and May 2 (12-2) Fee $20

“KiTcHeN KiDz!” Saturdays March 12, 19 (10:30-11:45) Fee $15

ITALIAN CARD GAMES April 14, 21, 28 (7-9) Fee $25

ITALIAN CHEESE MAKING Saturday March 19 (2-4) Fee $25 BREAD, SwEETS & BISCOTTI Thursdays March 17, 31 & April 17 (7-9) Fee $30 (plus supplies) HOLIDAy COOKIES Thursdays April 14, 21 (7-9) Fee $25 (both) or $15 (single class)

SIGN LANGUAGE Saturday, March 12, 19 & April 2 (12-2) Fee $25 INTRODUCTION TO PAINTING Thursdays (7-9) Classes begin on March10 Fee $80* *Plus supplies

Located in St. Leo’s School in historic Little Italy at 912 Stiles Street, Baltimore We will have a special day of RegisTRaTiOn on sunday, February 7, 2016 after the 9:30 am and 11:30 am Masses in St. Leo’s Church Hall. Teachers and staff will answer questions about the sessions.

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