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Over 12 million gals. of sewage released into Inner Harbor The Department of Public Works reported that over 12 million gallons of sewage and untreated stormwater went into the Harbor due to heavy rainfall. On Wednesday, February 24, the city was hit with over two inches of rainfall. According to the DPW, this overflow overloaded the city’s aging sewer system. “Overflows were designed and built into the original sewer system over 100 years ago as release points for excessive water flow, such as occurs when heavy rainfall enters the sewer system. Having such release points was standard at that time, but they are being phased out under terms of Baltimore’s sewer system Consent Decree,” states the DPW’s report. Initially, the DPW reported that only 200,000 gallons had been released. When the sewer system was designed over 100 years ago, 62 of these outflow ports were created to reduce excessive water flow, or “storm surges”. Since 2002, 60 outflows have been closed. The two that remain open are located at 1901 Falls and 428 E. Preston Street. Both ports’ emissions eventually end up in the Jones Falls. – CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 –

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books and volunteers worked to clean up the location. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. A GoFundMe for The Book Thing raised over $10,000 in two days. Those still interested in donating can visit, www.bookthing.org. Baltimore Ghost Tours is also pledging all the proceeds from their March 19th (8-9:30 p.m.) tour to The Book Thing. For more information visit www.facebook.com/events/ 567541300073089. On Tuesday, March 15, Councilman Jim Kraft will be hosting a Fire Safety and Prevention seminar at Breathe of God Lutheran Church at 141 S. Clinton St. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Among the event’s speakers will be city emergency officials and representatives from several city agencies who will provide advice on preventing fires in your homes and how to remain safe.

Book by local Ukrainian refugee deals with issues of God and identity Christine Sporrer grew up divided. She was the daughter of displaced Ukrainian immigrants who were living in Baltimore City. She attended St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church where she was entrenched in Ukrainian customs and traditions. But outside of school, she encountered the diverse populations of Southeast Baltimore and struggled between assimilating and maintaining her family’s culture. “It was like living in two different worlds. We had two lives. So what happened was we

grew up in an environment where nothing was certain and where there were times when we didn’t fit in. When you have a situation like that, you don’t realize until years later how much it impacts your life,” said Sporrer. Sporrer wrote about her experiences and how they helped her grow and establish her own identity in a book titled, “Was God Missing in Action?” The book also documents Sporrer’s journey in losing and then recovering her faith. She details her time at St. Michael’s and how the values and teachings she learned there still inspire her to this day. The book features prayers and stories about one’s personal relationship with God. Sporrer will return to her home church for a book signing and reading at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church at 2401 Eastern Ave. on Saturday, March 12 at 3 p.m. Sporrer’s parents escaped a war-torn Ukraine when she was young. She recalls sleeping on crowded cots at refugee camps and wondering what her life would become. She is grateful for the opportunities that America has given her and says her past situation mirrors the Syrian refugee crisis. She currently lives in Florida but said the trip back to Baltimore will mean a lot to her. “I know when I get off that flight, all these memories are going to come flooding back to me. Baltimore is where my heart is because that’s where we started,” she said.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 Fell’s Prospect Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 1746 Fleet St. THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Turning Barcocina Blue: 6-10 p.m. Barcocina, 1629 Thames St. A fundraiser to benefit the Harford County Deputy Sheriff’s Benevolent Fund. There will be silent auctions, raffles, and blue-themed drinks, such as a blue margarita. Attendants are encouraged to wear blue. Proceeds will go to the family of the two fallen Hartford County officers. Hampstead Hill Association Meeting: 7 p.m., Gallery Church Hall, 3115 Eastern Ave. Buena Casa, Buena Brasa: Todos los jueves. Canciones, rimas, cuentos, y juegos, para los niños (0-3 años) y los padres o cuidadores. 11 a.m. at the Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580. FRIDAY, MARCH 11 20th Annual Meet in the Street St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: March 11-12. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Say top o’ the morning to St. Patrick’s Day with a line-up of live music, drinks, food and more. Polish Easter Egg-Dying Class: 7:30 p.m., Kolbe Center behind St. Casimir Church, 2736 O’Donnell St. Learn how to step up your egg-dying game in time for Easter. Info: 410-6750415. Knights of Columbus Famous Fish Fry: 12-6 p.m. Fridays during Lent. Dundalk Knights of Columbus Hall, 2111 Eilers Ave. Fried Alaskan pollack, fries, roll, dessert and beverages. $13 platter. Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus charities. Info: 410-409-8173. Tiny Tots in Patterson Park: 10:30-11:30 a.m., meets at picnic tables on the northeastern shore of the Boat Lake. $5 donation is suggested per child. Presented by the Audubon Center. Info: 410-558-2473. SATURDAY, MARCH 12 St. Natty’s Day Pub Crawl: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Throughout Fell’s Point. Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day drink specials from 20 Fell’s Point bars. $20 a wristband. Registration gets you a koozie and t-shirt. Kerplunk! Family Art Drop-In: An all ages events where children are encouraged to explore the art exhibit and delve into their own creativity with help from the art supplies around the building. Saturday, 12-3 p.m., at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. FREE. Info: www.creativealliance.org/events/2015/kerplunk-free-family-art-drop. SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Free Yoga Class: 9 a.m., sweetgreen, 1306 Fleet St. Private yoga sessions by CorePower Yoga. All levels welcome. sweetgreen will provide lunch to all attendees. To register: www. sgcorepowerinstoreyoga.splashthat.com. MONDAY, MARCH 14 Patterson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s Church Hall, 2638 E. Baltimore St. TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Library Square Meeting: 6 p.m., Patterson Park Enoch Pratt Library, 158 N. Linwood Ave. Little Italy Property Owners Association Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Leo’s Church Hall, 227 S. Exeter St. Upper Fell’s Point Improvement Association Meeting: 7 p.m., Wolfe St. Academy, 245 S. Wolfe St. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 Mother Goose Baby Steps: Mondays, 11 a.m. An interactive nursery rhyme program with music and movement. For children up to 36 months of age with their caregivers. Southeast Anchor Branch, Enoch Pratt Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Info: 410-396-1580. COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK District 1 City Council Candidate Forum: March 23, 6-8 p.m. Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. The League of Women Voters hosts a forum between the candidates running for the 1st District council seat.

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Coddie cakes kick off Lenten tradition The St. Casimir Coddie Crew is hard at work. Every Lent, dozens of volunteers come out and work tirelessly to prepare Lenten foods, such as crab cakes and coddie cakes, for the yearly fundraiser that benefits St. Casimir School at 1035 S. Kenwood Ave. This 75-year-old tradition has been a staple of the Lenten season in Canton. The coddie cakes, which are made of codfish and mashed potatoes, are by far the most popular dish and perfect for those abstaining from meat this Lent. The cakes can be ordered fried or unfried for $2.75 or $2.50 respectively. The crew will make approximately 3,000 coddie cakes and over 100 crab cakes a week. They also sell coleslaw, potato salad, and macaroni salad for $3 a pound. The proceeds raised for the fundraiser will go towards St. Casimir School. In the past years, the six-week long fundraiser has raised over $30,000, all which will greatly benefit the students. The volunteers, which can be parents or St. Casimir students or just a helpful neighbor, sometimes even work 24-hour shifts to keep their inventory stocked. All orders must be received by 3 p.m. on Wednesdays. The pick-up day for your order is the following Friday. Orders are to be picked up between the hours of 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM at the Kolbe Center, 1st floor (directly behind St. Casimir Church). When placing your order, please remember to designate your pick up time. The Coddie Crew will be taking orders until Monday, April 11. For more information or to order, e-mail | Photo by Julie M. Kichline lentenfoods@gmail.com.

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talks the O’s pie-in-the-face cOntrOversy, rOck-n-rOll & taking piestyle natiOnwide “My fortés are baking and rocking.” Rodney Henry says this with a smirk as he leans back in a booth at Dangerously Delicious Pies in Canton. His fingers tap the table in beat to the rock music that is blaring in the shop. Henry, Baltimore’s very own “Pie Guy” and founder of Dangerously Delicious Pies, has had a busy couple of years since his appearance on Food Network’s “Food Network Star” in 2013. Most of this time has been spent traveling, baking, and, naturally, rocking. “I’m everywhere. I’m a constant traveler,” he said. “I stay wherever. I’m a couch surfer right now and I like it like that. The last three years have been pretty wide open. It’s the way I’ve always wanted to go.” Currently, Henry is back in town to perform shows at the Windup Space and Baltimore Soundstage with his rockabilly band, The Glenmont Popes. The band is currently recording their next album which will be released exclusively on vinyl. He jet-sets between his home in Detroit, to Florida, to D.C., to Texas, never remaining idle in one place for more than a few weeks. In between this, he is working on his first cookbook, which features, of course, his favorite pie recipes. “It’s not like a traditional cookbook, it’s like humorist anecdotes from the road but all about pie. The way I’m meeting people is with pie. Some of the people and stories influenced the recipes.” The cookbook is to be released shortly. Henry explains that his Dangerously Delicious pies have always been inspired by the unique, quirky, and diverse people he’s encountered while traveling. For example, the recipe for DDP’s customer favorite, the White Trash Creme Brulée pie, was inspired by the old-style country music his grandmother used to play. However, Henry will most likely not be making a pie dedicated to the Baltimore Orioles’ management. Orioles’ center fielder Adam Jones began a ritual of slamming Dangerously Delicious pies into the face of his teammates at the end of the winning game. Two weeks ago, the Orioles announced that they are banning this practice due to safety concerns. “It’s awesome. I mean, the fact that there’s actually drama is great, it cracks me up. The fact that we’ve gotten so much support from around Baltimore, from across the country, the fact that’s nationwide news now is killing me. It’s become such a fun thing and people really looked forward to it,” said Henry

when asked about this controversy. He said that while understands and respects the concerns for the players’ safety, the tradition will be missed by fans. He then jokes that there should be an art exhibits full of pictures of players getting pied. “Whatever happens with that, I think it’s so great that people are up in arms over it. What’s it that they say? Even bad publicity is good publicity.” Dangerously Delicious Pies currently has 5 locations: two in Baltimore, two in Washington D.C., and one in Detroit. Henry recently has spent most of his time in Detroit preparing the city’s second location, which is set to officially open any day now. He’s also been entertaining the idea of starting to ship the pies nationally. Henry learned to bake from his grandmother and soon began selling slices at his band’s merchandise table during their shows. After growing weary and bored from long work days being a pile driver, Henry opened his first shop at the former site of Herman’s Bakery over 15 years ago. “Pies are a very personal, emotional, thing. That’s how it started. Sometimes, I’d bake a pie and give it to a girl like ‘hey, baby I made you a pie,’” he laughs. “I’m obsessed by pie. When I’m out and people ask me about pie, but once I get started, once I get on it, you’re screwed because I will not stop talking about it.” As the Dangerously Delicious franchise began to grow, it gave Henry the freedom to pursue his musical dreams. He hopes it does the same for his employees, the majority of which are also musicians. “I’m just interested in anything that’s fun and helps all of us out. The whole premise of this pie business was baking to take care of musicians.” The pie shop is a secure job that will be there for his employees after they’ve returned from a show while being a source of income as they record and release music. “When you’ve been around here a long time, most of my adult life, like I have, you meet so many cool folks. It’s like a mafia,” he pauses, “Well, maybe a not mafia. It’s more of a family.” Since Dangerously Delicious’ success, Henry has noticed pie shops popping up more frequently all over the country. While he encourages the competition, he stresses that pie-making is something that requires a level of passion that many bakers who just end up latching on to culinary trends fail to have. –– by GIANNA DECARLO EDITOR ––

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leaks. The contaminated water that enters the Harbor through these defective pipes increases the levels of dangerous bacteria that can put those who utilize the Harbor at risk. Last year, the Environmental Integrity Project released a report claiming that the DPW is underreporting sewage overflows. They outlined the pollution’s harmful effects. “The Inner Harbor generates over $2 billion a year in tourism and business activity, but untreated human waste, with its odors and pathogens, continues to drag down the harbor’s potential,” states the report. “The levels of fecal bacteria in the Inner Harbor – where adults kayak and children and their parents play in dragon boats – exceed safe levels for limited water contact recreation at least 35 percent of the time.” In June of 2014, the Healthy Harbor report card put together by the two organizations, Waterfront Partnership, and Blue Water Baltimore, gave the Inner Harbor and the Canton and Fell’s Point waterfronts failing grades. The report cited the Harbor’s large amount of fecal bacteria, litter, algae bloom, and nitrogen and phosphorus levels, for the flunking scores.

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ROBBERY N. East Ave., 100 block, March 2 at 5:50 p.m. ARSON N. Bond St., 100 block, February 29 at 12:15 a.m. The caller observed the suspect, an unknown African-American male, set fire to the location and then flee. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT Eastern Ave., 4300 block, February 28 at 7:15 p.m. The victim was driving his 2007 BMW when an unknown suspect threw a brick or stone from a railroad overpass which struck the hood of the car. No suspect was observed by the victim. E. Baltimore St., 2800 block, February 29 at 9:05 p.m. The victim stated that two Hispanic males between 30-35 years-old approached him and assaulted him with a stick after he refused to give them a cigarette. N. Lakewood Ave., unit block, March 1 at 9:30 a.m. The suspect was arguing with another party when the victim asked them to be quiet. An argument broke out between the three parties. At one point, a baseball bat was retrieved and the victim was struck on the right shoulder. The suspect was arrested at the scene. BURGLARY Fells St., 900 block, February 29 between 4-5:10 p.m. A unknown suspect entered the rear door and took an iPad, a Macbook, a computer hard drive, clothes, and jewelry. S. Conkling St., 400 block, February 29 at 2:09 a.m. Victim was Tienda Latina Gardenia. An unknown suspect forced open the rear door to the location and took several cartons of cigarettes, a computer, and money. S. Ann St., 300 block, March 1 between 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. An unknown suspect entered the location through a 3rd floor window and took a Smart TV and money and ransacked the house. The suspect climbed up the rear steps of the building and then went on the roof which gave them access to the window. E. Pratt St., 2000 block, between March 1 at 8 p.m. and March 2 at 12:40 a.m. O’Donnell St., 3700 block, between March 1 at 6:30 p.m. and March 2 at 8:30 a.m. N. Port St., 400 block, between March 1 at 10:56 a.m. and March 3 at 10:56 a.m.

Kane St., 300 block, March 2 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. S. Regester St., 400 block, March 3 between 6:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. STOLEN AUTO S. Broadway, 700 block, February 29 between 2-9 a.m. The black 2014 Jeep with Maryland tags was stolen by unknown means. S. Bouldin St., 300 block, between February 28 at 2:30 p.m. and February 29 at 7:50 a.m. S. Eden St., 400 block, February 28 at 3:55 a.m. The victim stated the suspect, who was later arrested, took her car without permission. Gough St., 1800 block, February 29 between 8 a.m.-12:45 p.m. The victim stated that an unknown suspect took his 2006 BMW with Virginia tags from where he parked it. Thames St., 1600 block, between February 28 at 1 p.m. and February 29 at 7:50 a.m. The victim stated that his 2003 Kawasaki with Maryland tags was taken from where he parked it. Eastern Ave., 1500 block, March 1 at 10:35 p.m. The victim reported that an AfricanAmerican male took her keys from her pockets and unlocked her blue 2016 Cruz with Maryland plates. The suspect fled in the vehicle. The victim said the incident happened so quickly that she didn’t get a good description of the suspect. Boston St., 6800 block, between March 1 at 8:45 p.m. and March 2 at 8 a.m. N. Clinton St., 100 block, March 3 at 2:27 a.m.

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REAL ESTATE

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percentage. Walker’s on-base percentage at AA Bowie was .360 and his OBP at AAA Norfolk thus far is .327. The Orioles have a definite need for someone who can get on base. While the O’s don’t have a need at first base with Chris Davis locked down for the next several years, Walker could perhaps try his hand at playing left field because let’s be honest, between Walker, Mark Trumbo and Nolan Reimold, there aren’t exactly any Gold Glovers out in left. While the Orioles have been linked to trade rumors involving Cincinnati Reds’ outfielder Jay Bruce, perhaps they give Walker his fair shot this spring. It looks to be that way now, with Walker playing in five games so far, but if it turns out he needs more seasoning, then let him spend another year in AAA before bringing him up. The issue with Bruce is that the O’s will have to trade to get him and what makes that trade even riskier is that Bruce will be a free agent after this season, although there is a 2017 team option. As of now it seems as though Buck Showalter is giving Walker a fair shake and if he plays well, he could very well play himself onto the O’s Opening Day roster.

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Christian Walker shines at spring training While the Baltimore Orioles haven’t been off to a hot start this spring training, first baseman Christian Walker has been a bright for the O’s so far. It is still early in the 2016 preseason, but Walker has been playing well. In five games Walker is batting .333 with a home run and six runs batted in. Walker also has scored four runs, smacked two doubles and one triple. Walker was drafted by the Orioles during the fourth round in the 2012 amateur draft out of the University of South Carolina. During his three years as a Gamecock Walker batted .336 with 30 HR and 168 RBI over the span of 197 games. Walker has done very well in AA Bowie. Over the course of 428 at-bats, Walker batted .292 with 20 HR and 78 RBI. During the 2015 season, Walker spent the vast majority of his year in AAA Norfolk where he batted .257 over 534 at-bats. Walker hit 18 HR and had 74 RBI as well as collecting 33 doubles. One of the Walker’s best attributes is his ability to get on base, something the Orioles need desperately. During his final year at South Carolina Walker posted an impressive .450 on-base

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Christian Walker. | Photo courtesy of the Baltimore Orioles.

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Owings Mills Library, Room A 10302 Grand Central Avenue Owings Mills, MD 21117 Access via Bus Nos. 56, 59, and Metro Subway

Tuesday, March 29, 2016 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP 801 S. Caroline Street Baltimore, MD 21231 Access via Bus Nos. 21 and 31

• The full text detailing the proposed transit service changes is available for public review in the lobby of the William Donald Schaefer Tower at 6 St. Paul Street in Baltimore, on MTA Local Buses and in Metro Subway Stations. • Interested persons are invited to attend and present their views. The MTA will accept written statements until 5:00 PM on Friday, April 29, 2016. Mail written comments to MTA, Office of Customer and Community Relations, 6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Alternatively, you may email your comments to HearingComments@mta.maryland.gov with “Written Testimony” as the subject heading. Your name and postal address must be included with your comments to become part of the public hearing record. Locations are accessible for people with disabilities. Please contact the department listed below to make arrangements for: special assistance or additional accommodations; printed material in an alternate format or translated; hearing impaired persons; and persons requesting an interpreter. All requests must be received one week in advance. Los sitios tienen acceso para personas con discapacidades. Por favor pongase en contacto con el departamento de la lista de abajo para hacer arreglos: ayuda especial o adaptaciones adicionales; material impreso en un formato alternativo o traducido; personas sordas y personas que solicitan un(a) intérprete. Todas las solicitudes deben ser recibidas con una semana de antelación. К площадкам обеспечен доступ для людей с ограниченными возможностями. Пожалуйста, обратитесь в отдел, упомянутый ниже, чтобы принять меры для: специальной помощи или дополнительных согласований; получения печатных материалов в особом формате или на других языках; помощи людям с ослабленным слухом; помощи переводчика. Все запросы должны быть представлены заранее, не менее чем за одну неделю. 이들 장소에는 장애인들도 접근할 수 있습니다. 아래에 기재된 부서에 연락하시어 장애인 특별 지원 또는 부가 시설, 다른 양식이나 언어로 제공되는 인쇄물, 청각장애인, 및 통역사가 필요한 분을 위해 요청하시기 바랍니다. 상기 사항들은 일주 일 전까지 미리 요청하여 주시기 바랍니다.

MTA Office of Customer and Community Relations • 410-767-3999 • 866-743-3682 • TTY 410-539-3497

For more information visit www.mta.maryland.gov; or call MTA’s Transit Information Contact Center, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM at 410-539-5000, 866-RIDE-MTA (866-743-3682), or TTY 410-539-3497