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1st District City Council candidates address questions at public forum On Thursday, March 31, the nine candidates vying for the 1st District council seat shared their platforms at a debate hosted by the Canton Community Association and the Baltimore Guide. The forum was moderated by Canton resident and investigative journalist Jayne Miller from WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. One question focused on public safety and how to prevent crime. Miller had one rule, the candidate could not call for more foot patrols. Liz Copeland (R) said that first-time offenders had to be held accountable and should be required to perform community service. “It’s not about putting on a band-aid, but to actually reach the people committing the crimes,” she said. Zeke Cohen (D) said crime is a result of systematic issues and a lack of opportunities. He said that more money should be allocated into finding solutions for the socioeconomic disparities that lead to a life of crime. Scott Goldman (D) seconded the need for changes within in the system. – CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 –

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As the Southeast grows economically and in population, how will you work to balance the needs and wants of developers with the needs and wants of the residents? We have a housing crisis throughout Baltimore and in District 1. As rent continues to rise, we need to be sure that we’re providing reduced priced housing for our city’s neediest families. As a member of City Council, I will advocate to expand affordable housing options in Baltimore and advocate that new residential development plans include the incorporation of affordable housing units. Further, as we have seen in recent years, public investment in our neighborhoods is not sufficient to create sustainable growth without longterm private investment. Therefore, I believe we also need to work with our business community to incentivize investment in our local neighborhoods. We must creatively spur growth in the city and incentivize critical neighborhood redevelopment, especially in food deserts, that will provide longterm benefits to our local residents. Every single candidate expressed concerns and proposed plans for hot button issues like transportation and

education, but what is another key issue that is important to you? Why is it important to you? For too long, we’ve stood by as our young people and families move away from the city for better opportunities elsewhere. Our chief barrier to sustained economic development is an incongruence between jobs and skilled employees. We must create new solutions to train our workers, so they can compete in the global economy, right here in our city. This will help to keep good jobs here and help residents prepare for the new medical and technology employers that are moving into the city. We must do more than just improve our education system, we need creativity. We need opportunities for young people to connect to the global economy in Baltimore. On the Council, I will work to create multiple pathways to success for our students and young people. We have the resources in Baltimore to implement strong and creative internship and apprenticeship programs to provide exciting opportunities for students. As Councilman, I will work to facilitate more partnerships with local businesses to provide exciting and diversified after school opportunities for learning that help prepare Baltimore for the future. The district is luckily a lot better off than other parts of the city in terms of crime, however, robberies and burglaries remain a concern. What would you do to combat this? What do you think the police can do to reduce robberies? 2015 was the deadliest year in Baltimore’s history. We have to do more to prevent violent crime and protect our community. I believe we need a strong focus on a real crime strategy and a strong City Council to help implement it. Due to last years’ tragic unrest, Baltimore has access to resources and relationships at the Department of Justice that could be used to develop an effective crime prevention program for our city. In order to proactively make our city safer and our communities stronger, I believe we need to focus on cracking down on domestic

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Extended versions of the Candidate Proﬁles can be found on our website at www.baltimoreguide.com More proﬁles will be featured next week. abusers, preventing our youth from being exposed to violence at home, and enhance the punishments for gun traffickers. We also must change our “broken windows” mindset to policing. This includes increasing the funding for job retraining programs to help our residents compete in a rapidly changing global economy. We need to also change our police model to make it community-focused. I think Commissioner Davis is on the right track and applaud the recent efforts at creating a mediation system between officers and possible victims of abuse. However, I think there is more that needs to be done to remove officers that are consistent offenders. What sets you apart from the other candidates? I am running for City Council because Baltimore needs new leadership. As an immigrant from South Africa, who arrived in America with my parents, my sister, and a dream of a better future, I have a unique background and ability to connect with the many diverse, vibrant, communities that call Baltimore home. I am a Canton homeowner, a community organizer, a University of Maryland School of Law graduate, and a small business manager. I love this city and thanks to the mentors and leaders that have guided me, I am proud to be a highly active and effective member of our community. In addition to being a lawyer at Goldman and Goldman, I’ve been involved with many nonprofit groups and organizations to help make our community better. I serve on the board of the Baltimore Jewish Council and the Associated, and am a raceday wingman with Athletes Serving Athletes, a group that works with athletes with disabilities. I also work with the Jewish Legal Services Clinic to provide free legal and intake services to those in need regardless of their religious or ethnic background. I have committed myself to serving our community and intend to significantly expand upon and enhance that service as a Councilman. I look forward to working hand in hand with you in these crucial endeavors.

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ZEKE COHEN (D) Zeke Cohen is a Democrat running for City Council. He is a former teacher and the founder of a non-profit. For more information on his campaign, visit www.zekecohen.com. As the Southeast grows economically and in population, how will you work to balance the needs and wants of developers with the needs and wants of the residents? I am thrilled to see the growth in Southeast Baltimore. Over the last few decades Baltimore has lost one third of our citizens. Without expanding our tax base we will never get the schools and city services that we want and deserve. However, I believe that our growth needs to be smart and strategic. Right now, our public transit system is inadequate, and many of our schools in Southeast Baltimore are over capacity. The result is congestion and overcrowding. I am also concerned about some of the tax breaks we’ve given to spur development along the waterfront. Citizens in Southeast Baltimore are struggling to pay their property taxes, and yet a small group of developers receive enormous tax breaks. Many of our citizens feel shut out from the process. As City Councilman for the First District I will bring citizens and developers to the table together. I will expect Project Labor Agreements and Community Benefits to ensure that when we build, we put our own citizens to work and create affordable housing. I will oppose any development that is ugly or incongruent. I will oppose development without planning to accommodate public transit, traffic, biking and our schools. And I will oppose any development that is done without the genuine partnership and collaboration of our communities. Every single candidate expressed concerns and proposed plans for hot button issues like transportation and education, but what is another key issue that is important to you? Why is it important to you? One issue that is of deep concern to me is our city’s fiscal mismanagement. I care about this issue because so many of our citizens are struggling to pay their water bills, and taxes, while our city misspends their money. I run a non-profit, and every year I am audited. If I misspend a single dollar, my organization gets

shut down. Yet we have not had a true audit of our agencies in over forty years. I believe that tax payer money is being wasted. That needs to end. If I am elected, I will demand thorough, consistent audits of all city agencies including our school system. The district is luckily a lot better off than other parts of the city in terms of crime, however, robberies and burglaries remain a concern. What would you do to combat this? What do you think the police can do to reduce robberies? For the last year, I have been calling for our officers to get out of their cars, and walk the beat. I believe that community policing can make a difference. But ultimately, police alone cannot solve this problem for us. Our crime problem is really a lack of jobs problem. It’s a trauma problem. And it’s a concentrated poverty problem. That’s why we need to invest more in apprenticeship programs. We need a partnership between our school system and our health department to address the mental health crisis facing our children. And we need to make sure that when our city gives out contracts, or development projects, we are putting our own citizens to work. We also need to understand that the Council lines are arbitrary. We live in a city. There are no borders. Therefore, we need to care about our neighbors in other districts. If we continue to have concentrated poverty north of Fayette St., crime will bleed into the First District. That’s why we need to expand economic opportunities throughout the entire city. I will work with my colleagues throughout Baltimore to ensure that all of our citizens have access to jobs and efficient transit. What sets you apart from the other candidates? What sets me apart is that I am an educator, entrepreneur and innovator. I have a Masters Degree in Public Policy from Johns Hopkins and I am the only candidate that started a successful business. Unlike other candidates that talk about fixing our schools, I was an award winning

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Mark Parker prioritizes safer streets and stronger communities in his public service. He collaborates with his neighbors, with businesses, and government agencies to: Identify and rehab vacant homes which attract crime; Hold irresponsible bar owners accountable at the Liquor Board for violent establishments; and Inc Increase neighborhood safety with COP walks, citizen camera networks, and social media tools. Proudly endorsed by:

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Mark Parker prioritizes safe and reliable transportation in our community. Expand bike infrastructure and angle parking in Highlandtown as part of the Southeast Baltimore Complete Streets plan; Advocate for pedestrian-safe streetscape design as Ad part of the Patterson Park Master Plan; and Fight for improved rapid bus service on Eastern & Fayette as part of the governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BaltimoreLink Proposal.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 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. THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Highlandtown Community Visioning Workshop: 5:30 p.m., Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave. Learn about and discuss neighborhood beautification and greening projects and help shape the future of Highlandtown and the Baltimore Highlands. 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, APRIL 8 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, APRIL 9 Community Donation Pick-Up: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. O’Donnell Square Park, The corner of S. Linwood and O’Donnell Sts. The Canton Community Association will be collecting donations that a Goodwill box truck will pick up. Bingo, Bidding, and Bites: 6-11 p.m., Hampstead Hill Academy, 500 S. Linwood Ave. Hampstead Hill’s annual fundraiser. Enjoy a night of bingo with cash prizes, live music, a silent auction, and treats from a variety of local restaurants. Tickets are $25 each and include a bingo card and food. Spring Into Art 2016: 6-10 p.m., Patterson Park Public Charter School, 27 N. Lakewood Ave. A silent auction of art made my local artists and PPPCS students. Money raised will support the schools’ art and music programming. There will also be live entertainment, drinks, and food. Tickets $30 in advance, $40 door. To purchase tickets www.pppcs.org. 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, APRIL 10 Bubbleball Soccer: 3-6 p.m., Patterson Park. Quirky sport where everyone wears giant plastic bubble suits and aims to knock each other over. To register, visit www.bubbleballmd. com/play. Date with Paint Pet Portrait Fundraiser: 4:30-7:30 p.m., Cardinal Tavern, 901 S. Clinton St. Learn how to paint your favorite furry friend with advice from local artists who will guide you every step of the way. $75 registration fee, include supplies and template. Proceeds benefit B-More Dog. MONDAY, APRIL 11 Patterson Park Neighborhood Association Meeting: 6:30 p.m., St. Elizabeth’s Church Hall. 2638 E. Baltimore St. TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Bayview Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Church at Pratt and Kane Sts. Fell’s Point Community Association Meeting: 7 p.m., EBLO, 606 S. Ann St. Neighbors for Brewer’s Hill Association Meeting: 7 p.m., St. Gerard’s Club, 3500 Foster Ave. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Police and Fire Service Recognition: 5:50-8:30 p.m., UAW Local Hall 239. 1010 S. Oldham St. The Exchange Club of Highlandtown-Canton honors local firefighters and police officers with a banquet and awards. Tickets are $38 each. To reserve tickets, call 410675-1905. Fell’s Prospect Community Association Meeting: 7:30 p.m. American Legion Hall, 1746 Fleet St.

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March 30, 2016 Dear Neighbors, The skyrocketing cost of water service in Baltimore is unacceptable. I have heard from too many residents whose fixed incomes cannot keep up with the constantly rising price of water. The truth is that our water system is overpriced and dysfunctional. Infrastructure is crumbling, the Department of Public Works has mismanaged needed upgrades, and our city government is more focused on politics than getting things done. My family and I love this city, but we all know we need change in our city government. The City Council has to provide real oversight over the Department of Public Works to make sure we get what we pay for with our maintenance dollars. No one should be overcharged.

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Billing must also be flexible for the many Baltimoreans and First District residents on fixed incomes who have always paid their bills but now find themselves squeezed by the rising costs. I am running to be your full-time City Councilman and I need your help to get things done for our district and our city. I’m asking for your vote on April 26th and if you have a problem with your water bill, please call me at 410-513-9654 or email me at Scott@GoldmanForBaltimore.com. When I joined the Army, I took an oath to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States – that meant putting service first to get things done for my soldiers. When I serve you on the Council, I’ll do the same, and I’ll do everything I can to make sure the costs of water do not push people out of our city. Sincerely,

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Maryland CASA Association provides a brighter future to abused and neglected children by GIANNA DECARLO

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.

One of the organizations combating this violence against children is the Maryland CASA Association, a non-profit that trains volunteers to act as a child’s advocate while they are a part of the court system. CASA stands for “Court Appointed Special Advocate”. These advocates are assigned to abused or neglected children that are under the protection of the court to monitor their progress and ensure that they get the best possible life. The CASA is the voice of the often voiceless child. They work to facilitate conversations between all the parties involved in the child’s case. Kim Sauer is one of CASA’s new volunteers. She is a Patterson Park resident who has a history of public service. “Giving back to my community is incredibly important to me. Making sure the best interests of these children are met is the ultimate goal, so if I can assist even one of them in achieving a happy permanency, it will all be worth it,” said Sauer. In order to get the full story, the CASA conducts interviews with everyone: the child’s parents, their attorneys, the social workers. They then appear in court alongside the child and submit a written recommendation to the judge about where the child should be placed. Sauer describes this as “putting together all the pieces of a puzzle”. “Nothing is fast in the legal system,” said Sauer who added that the children offer suffer due to the long drawn-out processes. The

advocate’s goal is to remain a consistent and reliable adult figure that can minimize the stress of such an experience. They stay with the child until they are in a permanent home. “It’s really about building a positive relationship, you’re not just an authority figure?, you’re a friend and you can help ease of strain of what’s happening,” she said. Sauer currently works as the Legislative & Legal Coordinator for the Baltimore Child Abuse Center. Prior to her 3 years with the organization, she worked as a Research Associate for the University of Maryland School of Medicine/Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center and as an HIV/AIDS Counselor & Research Assistant for Johns Hopkins University, SOM Emergency Department. She has hosted several education seminars on sexual health and education while volunteering with patients affected by HIV and AIDS. In the past, she has also dealt with the more behind-the-scenes and legislative aspects of child abuse prevention. The opportunity to be a CASA is giving her the chance to work one-on- Team CASA ran in last year’s baltimore Running Festival and were cheered on by one with the population for which she has been supporters. | Photos courtesy of the Maryland CASA Association advocating. “You talk to some of these kids and they have such a positive outlook on a devastating them from having a “normal” childhood. The that are willing to commit to at least a year of situation, it makes you want to work harder and CASA is supposed to change that. Many often service. There aren’t any requirements and the take their kids out to ball games or to a organization will provide any training. Sauer be a better person.” Before moving to Patterson Park, she lived in playground, just to give them a taste of the stressed that they are in need of Spanishspeaking volunteers. Highlandtown and had witnessed the childhood they deserve. “When you start working with children in For more information on Maryland CASA devastation that a child can experience when taken out of their homes. She saw how children foster care, you really have to take an unbiased Association or to volunteer or donate, visit were forced to grow up too quickly and bear view. It may not be your lifestyle or what you www.marylandcasa.org. responsibilities and burdens that prevented think is right, but when you take it from the positive point of view it helps really to guide your decisions in determining what is most beneficial for the child because that’s the most important and crucial part.” There are currently 15 programs under the CASA that serves 21 of the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. “According to the KIDS Count Data Center, there were 1,916 children in out-of-home placements in Baltimore City as of December 2015. Less than 10% of whom have representation from a CASA volunteer,” said Patrick Seidl, the Development & Communications Associate at Maryland CASA. On Saturday, April 9, the CASA crew will go to Annapolis for the 10th Annual Maryland CASA Conference: A Brighter Future for Maryland’s Children & Youth. The conference will bring together volunteers, advocates, children’s attorneys, and other child welfare professionals to discuss child abuse prevention and how to ensure the best possible outcomes Maryland CASA trains volunteers to act as an advocate for children that are in for the child. Maryland CASA is almost entirely volunteer- the foster care system. | Photos courtesy of the based. They’re always looking for volunteers Maryland CASA Association.

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allocated into preventing crime before it happens by providing more opportunities for CANDIDATE FORUM: City Council residents. “Crime is a symptom of the society at large,” Matt McDaniel (R) brought up in the he said, calling for solutions to poverty and Mayor’s 2017 budget, which was released last racial divisions. week, had cut some of the policing funds and Ed Marcinko (D) added that the city needs officer positions. to invest in recreation centers and job training “That’s reflective of a city government that for vulnerable youth. He said that police doesn’t really care about our police,” he said. officers leave the city to work in Baltimore Following McDaniel’s remarks, Miller County due to a lack of pay parity. asked the candidates if they would be willing Sean Flanagan (D) explained that only to remove money from the city’s police budget 20% of the police force lives in the city and in order to fund other programs. that tax credits and incentives should be Flanagan, Dudley, and Copeland all said established to keep officers in Baltimore. they would not cut the public safety budget. Mark Edelson (D) seconded the need to Cohen said he would remove money from give tax incentives and affordable housing the police and put it into schools. options to police officers. Keeping them in “We can either invest in our young people the city would help reduce crime in our now or pay for their pain later,” he said. neighborhoods, he said. Goldman said that there is money being “We as community members have to work wasted in the police department that can be in conjunction with our police officers,” said cut. He said he would examine a list of all the Jennifer Dudley (R). She said that citizens expenses to determine where costs can be should report suspicious activities to officers reduced. who can monitor situations before they get out McDaniel agreed, saying that the council of hand. should take a “fine tooth comb” approach to Mark Parker (D) said that the status quo of the budget. overworked overtime officers is not Edelson said that more frequent audits need sustainable. He said more money needs to be to be done to the police department. Marcinko

said that some of the overtime cost paid to officers can be cut. Parker said that the budget needs to reflect the city’s priorities and focus more on community services. “Public safety has taken up an increasing portion of the budget. Moving forward, that percentage has to be leveled off,” he explained. Miller then asked who believed that the Charm City Circulator should remain a free service. Dudley, McDaniel, Goldman, and Flanagan raised their hands. The other five candidates said that it should be a paid service. In their final statement, the candidates were asked what set them apart and made them the best choice for the position. “I don’t see this as a position of politics, I see this as public service,” said Dudley, who added that she was hard-working and wanted to “restore the charm to Charm City.” “Public service isn’t a switch you turn on when you decide to run for office, public service is a lifelong commitment,” said Parker, who cited his work in the community over the years. McDaniel said that, as a Republican, he will look at the city with a different perspective and open mind. He said he’s the only one who can see that Baltimore is facing impending

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financial problems. Marcinko said that he understands the concerns of the residents and has been involved in neighborhood issues for decades. “I didn’t just start doing this because I’m running as your councilperson,” he said. Copeland said that her history of working in public policy will allow her to be a “manager” who can address issues that she said the city has ignored under 73 years of Democratic control. Cohen said that he is the only candidate to have opened a business in the district and that he has used his campaign to reach out to and help the community. Flanagan cited his time as the president of the Canton Community Association and how he “got things done”, such as keeping Walt’s Inn and Nacho Mama’s in the neighborhood. Goldman said that he understood the city’s government and can use his knowledge to get things done and represent the needs and wants of the residents. Edelson said that he was the only candidate that provided realistic and viable solutions during the debate. He said his “resilience” will allow him to enact meaningful change in Baltimore.

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SEAN FLANAGAN

First District Democrat for Baltimore City Council

“Join me in supporting Sean Flanagan… because no one will be a more effective advocate for our neighborhoods.” – Delegate Pete Hammen

“I have the experience and proven leadership to preserve our neighborhoods and improve the quality of life in our District.” – Sean Flanagan As a community leader, I have... • Co-chaired the committee that raised $275,000 to renovate Canton Library • Advocated expanding Hampstead Hill Academy to be our only option for reopening Canton Middle School • Negotiated the agreement that kept Nacho Mama’s in our community • Led our efforts to bring “First Thursdays” to Waterfront Park • Opposed the Red Line and insisted on an alternative plan

As your Councilman, I will... • Work with the Police to improve public safety • Work to improve our schools • Make the First District an even better place to live, work and play • Encourage small business and responsible development • Take better care of and improve our parks • Be a tireless advocate for you with City agencies

www.voteseanﬂanagan.com By Authority, Friends of Sean P. Flanagan, Lynda West, Treasurer

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By special sports correspondent Andy Mindzak

An ode to Gonzalez, we knew thee well The Baltimore Orioles begin their 2016 season this week, and while that is exciting news as I cannot stand the winter since it deprives us of baseball, there was some not so happy news coming out of the O’s spring training with the O’s releasing pitcher Miguel Gonzalez. Initially when the Orioles brought in Miguel Gonzalez, I had a mild panic attack as I initially got confused with Mike Gonzalez, who the O’s brought in to close games out in 2009 and 2010 but instead he just raised my blood pressure on a daily basis. Luckily, this was not him. Miguel Gonzalez traveled an interesting route to get to Baltimore. Gonzalez was signed by the then Anaheim Angels in 2004 as an amateur free agent before being drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2008 from the Angels in the Rule 5 Draft. He was then released by the Red Sox in 2011 before signing with the Orioles as a free agent in March of 2012. The Mexican-born Gonzalez started off the 2012 season in AAA Norfolk where he proceeded to go 3-2 with a 1.61 ERA over 14 games including six starts. Gonzalez made his debut on May 29th out of the bullpen and made two other relief appearances before getting his first start against none other than the first team to draft him, the Los Angeles Angels. Gonzalez then pitched a gem of a game, going seven strong innings while allowing only three hits and one earned run as he picked up the win. While that game did impress me, what would follow is what cemented his ability in my mind. As the Orioles were battling with the New York Yankees for a playoff spot that season, the Orioles had a late August series against the Yankees in New York. During the game on August 31st with the Orioles only two games behind the Yanks, Gonzalez pitched seven sterling shutout innings, allowing only four hits and striking out nine. If I wasn’t sold yet on Gonzalez, I was that night. Gonzalez was also huge down the stretch for the Orioles that September, winning his last three starts during the regular season, allowing a combined four earned runs over 19 2/3 innings pitched. If that wasn’t enough, what

happened next just blew my mind. With the Orioles advancing to the ALDS to play the Yankees, Gonzalez took the mound in game three with the series knotted at one win apiece. Gonzalez did everything in his power to give the Orioles a victory, but thanks to another Jim Johnson meltdown, the Yankees wound up winning in 12 innings. Gonzalez went on the mound at Yankee Stadium and gave a performance worthy of a standing ovation from both sets of fans. Gonzalez pitched seven glorious innings, allowing only one run and striking out eight Yankee batters. He left as the winning pitcher of record but left with a no-decision. Gonzalez went on to pitch very well in 2013 and 2014, going 11-8 with a 3.78 ERA in 2013 and 10-9 with a 3.23 ERA in 2014. 2015 was not so kind to Gonzalez as he battled injuries to post a 9-12 record with a 4.91 ERA, which unfortunately carried over into this spring as he sported a 9.78 ERA while his velocity seemed to dip below 90 MPH on his fastball. Unfortunately this is the end of the road for Gonzalez in Baltimore, at least wearing the orange and black. While it would be nice to see him try to get completely healthy and get his velocity back up in the minors, the Orioles are not willing to pay someone $5 million with the hopes they can get their velocity back and get back to their pre-2015 form. I definitely see the business side of this, and from the Baltimore front office standpoint, it totally makes sense, and while I agree with the decision, a little something inside of me died a little when I read the news that he was released. The update is that now Gonzalez will get his shot with the Chicago White Sox in the hopes that he can regain his velocity and eventually join the Sox to help out their rotation. I hope that is the case as Gonzalez seems to be a legitimately good guy who epitomized the Orioles teams during their playoff runs of 2012 and 2014, someone who not too many people knew much about but somehow got the job done. I hope now he can do the same for the White Sox.

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Container Gardening For City Dwellers By Courtney Belew, Marketing Manager at Ace Hardware

Not a lot of space to garden? There are plenty of plants that do exceedingly well grown in containers, as long as there’s plenty of water, sun, and space to grow their roots below. Most vegetable crops need at least 8 inches of soil coverage to allow their roots to grow, and while some vegetables are not suitable for container gardens (like creeping plants and melons), there are plenty that will thrive in a contained space. Tomatoes make great container plants, as they love to grow tall and do best when planted independent of other crowding crops. Herbs do extraordinarily well in container gardens started early in the season, especially fast growing varietals like basil, mint and even alpine strawberries. When selecting seeds, we recommend Renee’s Garden, a family owned company specializing in heirloom and organic seeds.These seeds as well as all the supplies needed to start your own container garden are available at Canton, Waverly, and Federal Hill Ace year-round. Though it can be extremely gratifying to start a plant from seed, don’t hesitate to purchase potted vegetables, fruits, and herbs from your local Ace, especially tomatoes and peppers—after all, there’s still plenty of sunshine left in the summer to grow (plus, tomatoes are only $0.99 at Ace during our flash sale on April 17)! Here are some of our favorite Renee’s Garden seeds to grow in an urban container garden.

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GLENHURST BC8749824 Lovely 2 bedroom rancher in water-oriented community. 2 bedroom, 2 full bath house with huge yard. Stainless steel refrigerator and stove. Off-street parking. This is a must see!

WASHINGTON HILL BA9506285 Perfect opportunity to buy a great house at a great price !! Freshly painted and waiting for your finishing touches! Price to sell make your appointment today!

HIGHLANDTOWN BA9518793 2 BR, 1 1/2 BA renovated townhome in the heart of Highlandtown! Den, freshly painted, new windows, carpet & roof, new bath, marble steps, stained glass transom window. Back yard is concrete and can easily be turned into driveway. Close to Patterson Park, John Hopkins Bayview, shopping and transportation.

BALTIMORE CITY BA9523188 Traditional floor plan, updated kitchen & appliances, central air, ample living & dining room, original FP mantels & wood floors, 2nd floor offers BA & BR, 3rd floor has 2 BRs. Located moments from shopping & transportation.**Inspections welcome for info purposes only. Sold “as is”.

SEVERNA PARK AA9534423 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, split foyer with wrap-around deck. Home has new roof, all new hardwood, new ceramic tile, new kitchen and 3 new baths.Shed on huge corner lot. This is a must see!!

HAZELWOOD BC9542183 3 BR, 1.5 BA, enclosed back porch, LL has open floor plan w/kitchen, family room and dinning area. Covered carport w/cable and electric (potential pavilion). Above ground pool with deck. Multiple car driveway with garage. Fenced rear yard. 24 Hours notice to show. Subject to find home of choice.

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FEDERAL HILL BA9550539 Beautifully rehabbed large 3 story home in desirable Federal Hill! Large 2 tier deck overlooking the city! Granite counters, parking pad, and refinished original hardwood floors! Marble master bathroom! Must see!!!

BALTIMORE CITY BA9551177 Beautiful updated home close to Johns Hopkins! 3 bedrooms with optional 4th in finished basement. 2 updated baths, new kitchen with stainless steel appliances. New roof with warranty. This is a must see!!!

COUNTRY RIDGE BC9556753 3 BR, 1.5 BA home. Knotty Pine in LL with bar. Well maintained townhouse convenient to shopping and 695. Take your pick: you can relax on the front porch or the back patio. Off street parking in the back goes one step further by being covered with a carport. This is a must see!

DUNDALK BC9562136 This is a lovely 1 bedroom with den which could be used for a 2nd bedroom. 1 bath home with eat in kitchen, formal dining room. Home has enclosed and finished front porch. This is an Estate Sale!!

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Show smokers where they may smoke outside.

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Ask anyone who may have been smoking to wash hands and change clothes that might have smoke and chemicals from cigarettes before holding baby.

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Post a “Smoke Free Home” sign or decal near the entrance of your house.

For more info call

PATTERSON PARK NORTH & EAST

443-703-3649