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The aftermath of Snowzilla’s record-breaking snowfall On the weekend of January 23, Baltimore felt Jonas’ wrath. Winter Storm Jonas, also known as “Snowzilla” or “SnowMyGod”, blasted through the city, leaving behind a record-breaking snowfall. Final numbers report 24-29” of snow falling in the Baltimore area over the course of three days, a shocking amount that is one of the highest records in the state’s history. Wind speeds of over 50 mph and cases of the epic sounding thundersnow were also reported. According to meteorologists, over 85 million people in 14 states were, and still are, being affected by the chilly weather. Unless you had conveniently refused to look out the window or turn on the TV, you would know how the storm brought the city to an absolute standstill for days. On Saturday, January 23, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake even initiated Phase III of the City’s Snow Emergency Plan, meaning that only authorized emergency vehicles were allowed on the road. – CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 –

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Armed robbery at Fell’s Point toy store On Friday, January 29, aMuse, a toy store at 1623 Thames St., was robbed at gunpoint. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. Security footage from the store of the suspect was recovered. He is identified as an AfricanAmerican male in his 40’s. He was wearing a long brown winter jacket, a gray hoodie a knit cap, and black shoes. He appeared to be about 6 ft. tall with some facial hair. According to the Southeast Police, the suspect entered the location and asked an employee for help picking out a toy. He then took a toy to the register as if he was going to pay for it when he pulled up his jacket, revealing a semiautomatic gun. He told the employee, “This is what you’re going to do. You’re going to open the register and put it in the bag or I’ll shoot you.” The suspect then came behind the counter to access the register and ordered the employee to go to the rear of the store.

The suspect took an unknown amount of money from the register before fleeing the location. He left behind an orange bag that contained pill bottles, jewelry, and paperwork addressed to the name Bryson Tiller that was recovered during the investigation. There are unsubstantiated reports that the suspect was seen on the 1600 block of Lancaster St. prior to the robbery and that he might live in the nearby area. No injuries were reported. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the police or contact the Metro CrimeStoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP.

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Under Transform Baltimore, a new citywide zoning code, certain areas of Fell’s Point could allow for buildings to be built up to 100 feet high based on their zoning designations. For months, residents of Fell’s have protested this proposal, saying that such tall buildings would destroy the integrity and history of Fell’s Point. Their method of stopping this proposal is to get a “historic overlay” implemented for the district that would limit building height to 40 feet. To spread their message, husband and wife team Bob Matha and Kristi Povisal have created a Facebook page called ‘Pride & Property.’ The page provides updates on the overlay’s proponents’ meetings with Councilman Jim Kraft and the city’s Land Use Committee, which is currently voting on Transform Baltimore, while providing a forum for dissatisfied residents. “The community really doesn’t have a voice in this matter. I think it’s important that we have a voice and the community is heard. We started this page to have a place for people to voice their opinions,” said Matha. He said that people have “gelled with and fully supported” the idea of the historic overlay. Posival said that allowing any developers to build whatever they want would destroy the historic character of the neighborhood. She expressed her worries that the city cares more about working with developers than choosing what’s best for the neighborhoods. She added that large developments would not only ruin the character of Fell’s, but also exacerbate traffic and make the area less attractive to new potential residents. “There’s a lot to lose,” she said. “It’s a collection of different neighborhoods,” said Matha about Baltimore. “So if you just

allow anything to be built here, you lose that character and you lose the attractiveness of the neighborhood. Nobody involved in this is an anti-tall building person, that’s not what this is about. We all go to Harbor East and think it’s great, but this is a 250-year-old historic district, you just don’t do that here, though. People don’t come to Fell’s Point to see tall buildings.” Pride & Property often publishes flyers online that criticizes the inaction from the city’s councilpeople while calling for more community outrage. However, they warned that they will start to escalate this criticism. The couple is hoping to get their voices heard and be “taken more seriously” by putting pressure on City Council and by garnering more vocal community support through the page. “It’s a campaign. We’re going to turn up the heat, really put on the pressure. That’s the only leverage we have,” said Posival. They said they have received mixed responses to their page. While some accuse them of misinterpreting facts or spreading false information, others strongly support their efforts and are calling for more transparency from the government. According to them, supporters of the overlay have met with Councilman Kraft, but weren’t reassured by his response to the idea. “We don’t have much of a chance. The system is against us. The developers have a pretty strong hold on the city,” said Posival. “Our representatives represent the developers,” added Matha. “We don’t feel defeated but it feels like its a long shot. But we have a lot of work to do and a lot of messages to roll out,” said Matha. To view the Pride & Property facebook, visit www.facebook.com/prideandproperty.

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On Wednesday, January 20, the Baltimore City Liquor Board held the first of their town hall-style public meetings at the Southeast Anchor Library. The meeting was part of the liquor board’s outreach initiative to inform residents about the board’s rules and regulations, which were updated for the first time since 1998, at the start of the year. Michelle Bailey-Hedgepeth, the board’s executive secretary, said that the updated guidelines pushed for more public transparency as well as improved and increased communication with other city agencies. “This year, we have heard a record number of cases. We’re getting and being much more responsive to police reports. We have been trying to build bridges with other agencies, especially in regard to our technology, housing, and zoning, just trying to be more communicative with how we get information across,” said Bailey-Hedgepeth. She explained that the board is working on digitizing all their files and making violation reports and dockets available via the internet. She said that within six months all the information will be open to the public. Bailey-Hedgepeth said they are working on making the system more automated and using 311 calls to guide their inspections. “The type of reports that we get commonly from police and others are selling to minors, after hours violations, violence, drug sales, prostitution, and violations for live entertainment and loitering,” she said. Bailey-Hedgepeth said that the community can help by calling 311 to report violations that they witness. She said specifics, like location and the date and the type of the violation, can make the process easier. The regulation rewrite came about after a 2013 city audit that revealed dysfunction and corruption within the liquor board. Following this, all of the board’s commissioners were replaced and the regulations were then reevaluated. Bailey-Hedgepeth said this change allows for “a new board, and a new approach to investigations and violations.” In the summer of 2015, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Douglas Trotter as the new Liquor Board commissioner. “The unique part of being on the liquor board is you have to balance two things, you have to balance the right of the licensee and you have to balance out the rights of the community. We take that very seriously in our consideration, how the community reacts to the liquor establishment,” said Trotter. Trotter added that, as part of the rewriting process, the liquor board had to update their

rules for adult entertainment. They also will be cracking down harder on underage drinking. The fine has been raised from $500 to $1000 for a first-time offense. He said the board is working with colleges like Towson University and Loyola College to create an underage drinking task force, as well as using the Baltimore Sheriff’s Office for sting operations. The community was then allowed to comment on the changes. One resident, Matt Gonter, said that underage drinking should not be the number one concern of the board, especially when the city has bigger problems with their establishments. “We are not in an enforcement role, we are not policemen, we don’t have arrest authority,” said Trotter, calling the liquor board a “limited operation.” “Saying you’re not an enforcement agency is wrong. Your sole purpose is to be an administrative agency who handles liquor licenses on either side of this when it’s enforcement of the liquor law because you do hold that power,” responded Chrissy Anderson. Many also criticized the leniency of the liquor board towards problem bars. “We feel like this current commission is favoring businesses over the community. Everybody that sits in here is pro-good business and we want good businesses in our neighborhood because that’s what make us flourish. But if there are businesses bringing in drugs and prostitution, a $500 dollar fine or a slap on the wrist is going to do nothing. However, a suspension of 3, 6, 9 weeks can actually teach somebody a lesson,” said Highlandtown resident, Kevin Bernhard. Bernhard added that bars who have been punished more severely are less likely to be repeat offenders. He called for a written policy that would concretely and clearly outline punishments so that the board’s biases don’t influence the final decision. “We look at each case individually. We look at the evidence, we make a decision and figure out if the person is in violation or not. Then we look at their history,” said Trotter about how the liquor board determines punishments. Other neighbors expressed concerns over the new rules and regulations being too vague. Thomas Akras, the liquor board’s deputy executive secretary, said that this was to allow for discretion from the board. The new regulations will go through a revision review in five years. “We want to keep balance between the community and the businesses,” concluded Trotter. The location and date of the next public meeting is to be determined.

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On Saturday, January 30, the Southeast District of the Baltimore City police dedicated the 5700 block of Eastern Ave. to a deceased officer. In October, Officer Joseph Tracy Jr. passed away unexpectedly. He was off-duty and suffered a heart attack. His sudden death shocked the community who had come to know and trust him during his neighborhood patrols. At a ceremony at the newly christened “Officer Joe Tracy Way”, in front of the SEPD building, neighbors and members of the force spoke about the impact Tracy had on the community. “Let them know that their colleagues, their friends, and their community still stands behind them and will continue to keep them in their thoughts and prayers. We’re not just dedicating a street, we’re dedicating ourselves to safety in the community. We dedicate ourselves to uplifting our brothers and our sisters. We dedicate ourselves to making Baltimore an even better place to live,” said Pastor Barry Hargrove of the Prince of Peace Baptist Church. Next to speak was Major Deron Garrity who joked that Tracy loved snow and would’ve enjoyed the snowfall the city experienced last week. “We miss Joe, we truly do. Joe was the kind of guy that you could tell anything to and it would stay with him. He mentored a lot of people,” said Garrity.

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Garrity was referencing one of Tracy’s passions, which was being an advisor in the police district’s Explorers programs, which teaches the city’s youth law enforcement and leadership skills. Tracy’s Explorers said the pledge of allegiance at the ceremony. “Joe’s never going to be forgotten. He’s always going to be with us and I hope this little token of our esteem that you can definitely see that Joe’s with us,” said Garrity. He offered his support to Tracy’s wife, Jolyn, and said that the SEPD will always have her back. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, we’re all family.” Following the ceremony, the SEPD unveiled the district’s new mobile command post, a large sleek black vehicle that is used for major police events. The command post was also dedicated to Tracy. Sgt. Featherstone said that Tracy would always man the command post, so the dedication was a fitting tribute.

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As the snow mounted and the wind intensified, streets became undrivable, cars were covered, and businesses closed. At some points, even the tow trucks and police vehicles got stuck in the snowdrifts. However, this didn’t stop the tenacious, creative, and sometimes downright crazy residents of Baltimore from making the best of their snow days. They dealt with the weather in a number of different ways. A man in an abominable snowman costume entertained patrons at Plug Uglies Publick House and Mama’s On The Half Shell, group snowball fights were planned like parties in Patterson Park and Fell’s Point, and Of Love and Regret served drinks at a “snow bar” outside. Some escaped their homes to make snow angels under the Natty Boh sign as others snowmobiled on Boston St. and sledded on Pagoda Hill. Many donated snow removal equipment, gloves, coats, and food to needy residents and some organized spontaneous gettogethers, including corn hole in the street, which helped neighbors alleviate cabin fever. East Baltimore came together to face Jonas head on. Communal shoveling brigades worked together to clean up sidewalks and clean off cars. Residents were allowed to park their cars in many of the covered parking garages over the weekend for free since no-parking snowemergency routes exacerbated the city’s already difficult parking situation. Travel conditions remained treacherous through the following week as even tow trucks had difficulties clearing side streets as they worked 12-hour shifts. “While we want to get to as many neighborhood streets as we can, as quickly as we can, we know it is going to take time. This is a complicated snow-removal effort,” said Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake after the storm. “Getting back to business as usual is going to take a considerable amount of time,” said Governor Larry Hogan. Both Hogan and Rawlings-Blake were correct, as it took over for a week for the streets and traffic to return to normal. Still, the Baltimore community came together to help each other during this trying time.

No snow days for the Guide You might have noticed that there wasn’t an issue of the Baltimore Guide the week of January 27, 2016. As much as we would’ve loved to have relaxed in our pajamas, sipping hot cocoa, we didn’t. Our staff was hard at work producing a publication that, thanks to Snowzilla, never went to press. Due to our concerns for the safety of our distributors, we postponed last week’s issue.

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DPW UPDATE (2.1.16)

STREET SWEEPING Street sweeping has been suspended for the week of Feb. 1 due to continuing difficult conditions following last week’s cleanup from the record snowfall. The Baltimore City Department of Public Works made the determination after considering the road conditions. Parking restrictions for street sweeping will not be enforced.

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TRASH COLLECTION Collection points for residents with rear collections will resort to the rear. However, if the alley entrance points are blocked, residents should place trash and recycling in the front. Please report any missed collections to 311. BULK TRASH Collection of scheduled bulk trash will resume Monday, Feb. 1. Bulk items should be left in front of houses if possible to help crews get to the trash.

RECYCLING All recycling has resumed it’s normal schedule. STORM DRAINS And as snow melts amid warming temperatures, residents are asked to check the storm drain inlets to make sure they are clear and can handle the runoff. The Canton Community Association volunteer group, headed by Amanda Bourgeous, spent Sunday morning shoveling the O’Donnell Square. Volunteers included Steve Mell, Brian Richards, Kevin Clarke, Alli Smith, Michelle Wassmuth, unidentified volunteer, Timothy Allen, Patrick Wassmuth, Shelley Stein, Tommy Bee, Torbin Green, Joe Krabbendam. Not pictured: Chrisi Green. | Photo courtesy of Torbin Green.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Butcher’s Hill Association Meeting: 7 p.m. St. Andrew’s Church at Chester and Lombard Sts. Fell’s Point Residents Association Meeting: 7 p.m. Bertha’s Mussels, 734 S. Broadway, 2nd floor.

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Cantonites help troubled neighborhood help others with clothing drive, after-school programs by GIANNA DECARLO

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The St. Francis Neighborhood Center is a non-profit organization in the Reservoir Hill neighborhood that aims to eliminate intergenerational poverty by providing resources, opportunities, and educational programming to those at-risk. Founded in 1969 as a church outreach center, the St. Francis Center promotes selfempowerment through mentorship, community development, and charitable acts. Christi Green, a Canton resident, is the executive director of the neighborhood center. She explained that the center, located at 2405 Linden Ave. in an old brownstone, acts as a safe space for those of all ages who live in the surrounding area where over 47% of children live below the poverty line. “It is a very high poverty and high-need area, but still, it’s a great and beautiful neighborhood with great people,” she said. Last week, the students of St. Francis’ showed their generosity through a clothing drive at Langermann’s restaurant at 2400 Boston St. They reached out to the Baltimore community to help gather outerwear, blankets, coats, and hygiene essentials for the city’s homeless before this weekend’s snowfall. “It’s an interesting project because 35% of the children in our program have been or are currently homeless. It is a project about them giving back and helping other people. Someday, when they are eventually the president of the United States, they’ll remember feeding and helping the homeless even when they were having a tough time,” said Green. Green also said she was shocked by the number of donations they received. She said they filled up five large trucks to the brim with winter supplies. On January 30, the children loaded up a bus and delivered the donations and over 200 homemade lunches to the neighborhood’s homeless population. The center also received 10% of all the money raised at Langermann’s during the drop-off day. “The response was so positive. We had a great turnout.” Some of the programs the St. Francis Neighborhood Center offers are after-school curriculum with academic tutoring, arts education, and opportunities to earn service learning hours. The students pick one cause

they are interested in, such a recycling or homelessness (as this year’s class chose), and then they learn something new about it each week through a specialized program. For adults, St. Francis has its own computer lab and a variety of job training programs. They even have a community library and yoga sessions. St. Francis works with many local institutions like the Baltimore Museum of Art, the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide educational lessons, presentations, and even field trips. They can serve approximately 40 children a year. Since its inception in the 60s, St. Francis has served 35,995 residents. Still, they don’t have the resources to provide for everyone in need, which is why community support and volunteers are so vital to the center’s success. “There’s a wait list and then some,” said Green about the growing need for their programming, She said the center acts as a voice for the underprivileged communities that often may feel neglected or forgotten. According to Green, the Baltimore Uprising and unrest helped put some focus on this forgotten community.

“Last year’s riots and unrest put some light on the situation over there. I think more people realized there’s a real struggle and a sense of frustration and the feeling that nobody’s listening or even really cares,” said Green. She mentioned that the center is just blocks from the CVS Pharmacy that was burnt down during the riots. She also tells a story about when the center’s refrigerator broke this summer. A local Home Deport donated a brand-new one to them, an act of generosity which astounded the children. “They’re always so shocked when somebody wants to invest in them. They feel this level of frustration and when someone believes in them and provides the help they need, it changes everything. They’re so used to hearing ‘no, we can’t afford that’ so when someone actually does it, they’re so surprised and grateful.” Green said that the center is working on increasing this safe space with a $5 million dollar large scale renovation. They hope to break ground in 2017 on a project that would add over 12,000 square feet of space to the center. “It will absolutely change the neighborhood,”

Executive Director Christi Green | Photo courtesy of St. Francis Neighborhood Center

she said, saying that the process has been a collaborative effort between all those in the neighborhood who have built a sense of trust in the center over the past few decades. The center is always looking for passionate volunteers, monetary donations, and resources for their programs. In you’re still interested in donating supplies, e-mail info@stfranciscenter.org.

The St. Francis Neighborhood Center works with people of all ages to end inter-generational through education and programming. They provide opportunities and experiences, such a field trips to an Orioles game. | Photo courtesy of St. Francis Neighborhood Center

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Tessa Kaczaniuk, of Canton:

What advice would you give new brides who are currently planning their weddings? - Start planning right away and don’t push anything off till the end. - Focus on the big picture and not too much on minor details. - Get organized and make a wedding day timeline and stick to it so you aren’t rushing around but instead enjoying every moment of the most important day of your life. Where was your wedding? The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley. (304 International Circle, Cockeysville, 410-527-0600)

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I’d say the food for one was a highlight for me as well as my band. I never had to direct my band, they kept me moving on my schedule and my guests moving on the dance floor.

What was the hardest part to plan? The invitations, because we decided to make them ourselves. I really wanted them to be unique with a touch of my Ukrainian heritage. The guest list and seating chart were also very complicated and took lots of time. Any other tips? -Don’t forget to reapply your lipstick! Have fun while you plan because it will fly by. Any other personal details/stories that set your wedding apart? Planning the big day can be very stressful, I’m not going to lie. However, the bond I created with my mother during the process was wonderful! I will cherish those memories forever. Try to enjoy the entire process from beginning to the end.

What kind of music did you have? We decided to go with a live band. We wanted traditional Ukrainian and Russian style folk music so we decided to go with a Ukrainian American band called Hrim (www.facebook.com/hrimband). Where did you get your dress? I got my dress from Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Salon. My dress consultant was Ashley Gray and she was great! She really helped me get that look I was going for. And Betsy Robinson went out of her way to special order a designer gown that they did not carry. The gorgeous veil I selected was a last minute item that I tried and fell in love with. Betsy was able to order it and have it in time for the wedding. (www.robinsonsbridal.com) What was the best part of your wedding? It’s hard to choose just one thing. But perhaps getting to marry the love of my life! But after that,

A great caterer adds taste and beauty to the day. | Photos courtesy of Tessa Kaczaniuk

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Liz Koehneke, of Canton:

Where was your wedding? Chicago, IL at the Hyatt Oakbrook Lodge Why did you choose this venue? We wanted to get married in the city we met. This was a beautiful room overlooking woods and it was perfect! What kind of music did you have? We had a band, I highly suggest this! We did go a little over budget but at the end of our wedding everyone was still on the dance floor and it made the night that much more special. Where did you get your dress? Betsy Robinson’s. I would definitely recommend them! I had many other appointments but cancelled them after trying on my third dress at Betsy’s and knowing it was the one! (www.robinsonsbridal.com) How did you know that dress was ‘The One’? I can’t even describe the feeling that I felt when my dress was on. I immediately started crying. I felt so beautiful and could see myself getting married in the dress. That was it! What was the best part of your wedding? The best part was when my groom and I took a moment to ourselves at the reception. You stand back, and take everything in! You realize all of those people are there for you and the fact that you just got married! The night goes way too fast so just make sure to take mental snap shots. What was the hardest part to plan? It was definitely hard to plan from another state! Overall I think picking a band without being able to hear them live. I would ask if you could go visit your band options while they are playing at another event so you can see how they are and how the crowd reacts to them. Any other tips? Have little touches that are special to you. We had a “Signature Cocktail” which was named after our dog, and made after Baltimore’s Grapefruit Crush. I made a sign, put it in a frame at the bar and it was perfect! Small details make a big difference, and it didn’t break the bank!

Liz Koehneke used handmade cards to add a personal touch. | Photo courtesy of Liz Koehneke

Another tip is to make sure you are appreciative towards those who mean the most to you! My groom and I wrote letters to our bridal party, parents, grandparents, and to everyone at our rehearsal dinner. This was definitely a time commitment but the people who received these heartfelt letters were so thankful! These can also be done months in advance when you have a little extra time. Tell me about the wedding items you make! How can other brides purchase them? I make cards and signs for weddings, bachelorette parties, showers (the list goes on)! I loved having a little piece of my work in my own wedding, but I have done this for other weddings too. Examples are cards to bridesmaids or the groom and signs for a signature cocktail, guestbook and so much more! Feel free to check me out on Instagram @lizzylovesletters or etsy. com/shop/lizzylovesletters

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February 15: The center will be closed for President’s Day.

Thursdays: February 4-25. Video walk at 9:30 a.m., Wii at 10 a.m., aerobics at 10:30 a.m., and Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

February 16: Z-Hap Healthy Living program at 12 p.m. February 17: Legal help by appointment only. February 24: Blood pressure check at 11 a.m. A trip to the Rainbow Dinner Theatre for a production of Nana’s Naughty Knickers and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Please call the center to reserve your seat. Mondays: February 1-29, Video walk at 9 a.m., yoga at 10 a.m., Eating Together at 11:30 a.m. AARP will be doing Taxes for Seniors starting February 8. Please call the center for an appointment. Tuesdays: February 2-23, Eating Together at 11:30 a.m.

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HOMICIDE Orleans St., 2500 block, January 15 at 7:23 p.m. The victim, a 22-year-old AfricanAmerican male, was found at the scene with multiple gunshot wounds. He later died at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The suspect is currently unknown. N. Highland Ave., unit block, January 26 at 8:26 p.m. The victim had just come from the McDonald’s at Pulaski and Highland when an unknown suspect appeared and stabbed him multiple times. The victim walked to a nearby store and asked them to call the police before collapsing and passing away. The victim’s trail of blood lead to a corner bus stop. ROBBERY Fleet St., 1600 block, January 15 at 2:18 p.m. Victim was H&S Bakery. The suspect, a 50-year-old African-American male, entered the store. The victim observed a gun in the suspect’s waistband. The suspect leaned over the counter and said “Give me everything you have” and pointed the gun at the victim. The victim handed over money from the register and the suspect fled. S. Linwood Ave., 400 block, January 15 at 12:30 a.m. The victim had just parked his car when a 25-year-old African-American male approached him and pointed a double-barrel shotgun at him. He told the victim to step out of the car and walk away. The suspect drove off in the 2004 Ford with the MD tag 7CA1133. The car was later located on the 3200 block of E. Baltimore St. S. Conkling St., 800 block, January 17 at 5:50 a.m. The victim was walking when three African-American males exited a beige vehicle and punched him in the face. They took his wallet and a set of keys. The suspects reportedly fled westbound on Dillon St. E. Lombard St., 4100 block, January 18 at 10:49 p.m. Victim was Tiffany East Catering. The reporting person states he was unlocking the location when he was struck in the face by a Caucasian male of an unknown age. The suspect took the victim’s bag and ran. The victim threw the padlock he had just removed from the location and tripped the suspect who fell and dropped the bag. The property was recovered. S. Streeper St., 700 block, January 19 at 7 p.m. A 16-year-old African-American male attempted to grab the victim’s purse. The victim pulled back and the suspect forced her up against a car before she let the purse go. The suspect fled and a witness said he may

have gotten into a silver four-door Chrysler. Foster Ave., 3200 block, January 20 at 7:25 p.m. The victims were approached by two Caucasian female juveniles and an AfricanAmerican male juvenile. One suspect said “Where is my money?” and went through the victim’s pockets. They attempted to take the victim’s cell phone but were pushed away. They then assaulted the victim and took her cell phone. During an area canvas, the suspects were located, identified, and arrested. Bank St., 1600 block, January 21 at 7:40 p.m. Victim was Italian Cafe Restaurant. The suspect, an African-American male in his 20s, entered the restaurant and pointed a semiautomatic handgun at the clerk and demanded money from the register. The suspect was handed money and then fled westbound. Fleet St., 2050 block, January 24 at 12:10 a.m. Victim was Royal Farms. The suspect was wearing a ski mask and was armed as he came into the Royal Farms. An officer was in the location and ordered the suspect to the ground at gunpoint. The suspect told the officer that the gun was fake. It was later discovered to be a BB gun. He was arrested at the scene. Fleet St., 5200 block, January 26 at 8:25 p.m. The victim was walking when he was surrounded by five African-American teenaged males who demanded his property. He gave them his phone and the bag of food he was carrying. S. Regester St., 200 block, January 28 at 7:45. The victim said she was walking towards her house when she was approached by an African-American male between 18-25 yearsold. The suspect pointed a gun at her and tried to grab her purse. She pulled the purse back and the suspect went into her pocket and took money and a phone before fleeing northbound. Foster Ave., 2900 block, January 28 at 7:23 p.m. The two victims were approached from behind by two African-American juvenile males. One suspect was armed with a gun. They tackled the victims to the ground before putting a gun to one victim’s head and taking their purses and cell phones. Gough St., 1700 block, January 29 at 6:09 p.m. The victim reports that he was approached from behind by three African-American males between 15-20 years-old who then punched him in the face. One suspect implied that he had a gun in his pocket and demanded money. The suspect took the victim’s wallet before fleeing southbound.

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Filling in the blank spaces Now that the Orioles have their man Chris Davis signed for the next seven years, there are a few other holes to fill, two specifically: Outfield and starting pitching. Starting with the outfield, right now the O’s have Adam Jones in center, but they have Nolan Reimold and Hyun Soo Kim to fill the remaining two spots. I am assuming they don’t feel too comfortable with that combination, but who else is out there? Dexter Fowler is probably the best outfield option that is still available. Fowler is a decent option although he has mostly played centerfield over his career. He is an on-base machine with a career .363 on base percentage, which is exactly what the O’s need for their big thumpers all throughout the lineup. The only knock on Fowler is can he stay healthy? In seven full major league seasons, Fowler has played more than 150 games only once, in 2015. Austin Jackson is another option, but I’m not sold on him. Another centerfielder, Jackson looked like he was going to breakout after his 2012 season where he batted .300 with 16 HR and 103 runs, however, he has yet to come close to those numbers. He also has a career OBP of .333, worse than Fowler, plus Jackson strikes out a ton. Per Baseballreference.com, his 162 game average is 167 strikeouts. Last time I checked, the O’s have enough guys who can strikeout. As for starting pitching, Yovani Gallardo is the top option available. Gallardo is a pretty reliable arm, which is something they can use in that rotation. Since 2009, Gallardo has pitched at least 180 innings in each season and has had an ERA over 4.00 only once (2013). His strikeout numbers have dropped off completely since 2012, but he is still effective in getting batters out. He is also only 30 years old, so he should have a few miles left on that arm. The next best option is Doug Fister. Fister will be 32 by the start of the next season and is coming off a rough season with the Washington Nationals. Quite possibly one of his worst seasons in his career, Fister went 5-7 with a 4.19 ERA in 15 starts. While those numbers are bad, the season before he did go 16-6 with a 2.41 ERA with Washington, so he

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