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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2012 DENNIS E. CUOMO Attorney At Law * CRIMINAL CASES * D.W.I/TRAFFIC (Former Assistant States’ Attorney) * PERSONAL INJURY ACCIDENT CASES * DIVORCE SEPARATION CUSTODY * WILLS AND ESTATE ADMIN- ISTRATION 323-325 S. Conkling Street 410-675-7900 ABC DRIVER EDUCATION driveabc.com 410-522-1099 3614 Eastern Ave. near Conkling St. Gift Certificates Available! WHAT'S HAPPENING CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 FAMILY- FRIENDLY: Friends share the story of Patterson Park’s evolution. PAGE 4 Artistic project upgrades Upper Fell’s BY ERIK ZYGMONT [email protected] Photo by Jan Mooney The residential streets of East Baltimore are filled with photo-worthy sights—murals, stained glass, painted screens, artfully craft- ed wrought-iron railings, and mosaics. How did they get there? The newest addition, a mosaic at the entrance to the Upper Fell’s Point Community Garden, was a group effort shared by com- munity members, local school children, the city itself, and local mosaic artist Cinder Hypki. “I love to work in mosaic with commu- nity groups because it’s an artistic medium where everybody gets to be an artist,” said Hypki. “At least 50 people were in my studio on summer nights working on this.” A total of about 60 people spent about 600 total hours on the project, according to the Upper Fell’s Point Improvement Association. The mosaic reads “Upper Fell’s Point Garden” and features renderings of vegeta- bles, fruits, and other gardening- and Baltimore-related scenes and items. Students from Wolfe Street Academy drew designs, and Hypki converted the drawings to a tiled mosaic medallions to adorn the text. Hypki used “colorfast” tile, which means that each tile’s color is consistent for the SERVING EAST BALTIMORE SINCE 1927 526 S. CONKLING STREET | 410-732-6600 | [email protected] | WWW.BALTIMOREGUIDE.COM A tree grows in McElderry Baltimore’s urban tree canopy has been in steep decline for decades, and now is the time to rebuild it, says Jill Jonnes of the Baltimore Tree Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to planting trees in communities that need them most. Baltimore should be covered with about a 40 percent tree canopy, according to American Forests, a conservation organiza- tion. A larger tree canopy helps remove carbon dioxide, pollutants, ozone, and par- ticulates, and means more natural habitat for birds. “Right now, the city is closer to 25 per- cent,” says Jonnes, a founder of the Tree Trust. Taking a swig out of crime Most would say that crime doesn’t pay, but on Monday night it did for Max’s Taphouse—in the upper room, around 100 residents attended a special meeting on crime in the greater Fell’s Point area, called by 1st District Councilman Jim Kraft. Southeast District Major William Davis, in attendance with Southeast Lieutenant Melissa Hyatt and Detective Jenkins, noted that there have been 10 robberies in the area—which includes Fell’s Point, Upper BY ERIK ZYGMONT [email protected] CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 Volunteers carefully place the Upper Fell’s Point Community Garden mosaic onto the concrete. They are, from left: John Raby, Kurt Schiller, Morgan Hansen, Marla Hallacy, Eva Lesko, John L. Raby, and Cinder Hypki, the mosaic artist. Steady... steady... PIZZA PIZZA: Verde in Canton offers authentic pizzas, as eaten in Naples. PAGE 3 BY DANIELLE SWEENEY [email protected] Patterson Park No Pain No Spain 5k and Fun Run: Over Spring Break of 2013, middle school students from the Patterson Park Public Charter School will be traveling to Spain in order to experience a new culture and meet students from their buddy classroom in Toledo, Spain. The Dec. 1 race, starting at 9 a.m. at the Virginia Baker Rec Center, is a fundraiser for the trip. Info: www.pp- pcs.org. Highlandtown Holidays in Highlandtown: The festivi- ties begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, with the lighting of the holiday tree near the Southeast Anchor Library. A certain Jolly Old Elf will appear, and the High- landtown Merchants’ Association Santa House will be open for wish lists and pictures. Then everyone will stroll across Conkling for the grand opening of the Highlandtown Train Garden, at Engine Company 41, 520 S. Conkling St. See our complete Community Calendar on pages 6 and 7.

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W EDN ESDAY, N OVEMB ER 28 , 2012

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FAMILY-FRIENDLY:Friends share the story of Patterson Park’s evolution. PAGE 4

Artistic project upgrades Upper Fell’sBY ERIK [email protected]

Photo by Jan Mooney

The residential streets of East Baltimore are filled with photo-worthy sights—murals, stained glass, painted screens, artfully craft-ed wrought-iron railings, and mosaics. How did they get there?

The newest addition, a mosaic at the entrance to the Upper Fell’s Point Community Garden, was a group effort shared by com-munity members, local school children, the city itself, and local mosaic artist Cinder Hypki.

“I love to work in mosaic with commu-nity groups because it’s an artistic medium where everybody gets to be an artist,” said

Hypki. “At least 50 people were in my studio on summer nights working on this.”

A total of about 60 people spent about 600 total hours on the project, according to the Upper Fell’s Point Improvement Association.

The mosaic reads “Upper Fell’s Point Garden” and features renderings of vegeta-bles, fruits, and other gardening- and Baltimore-related scenes and items. Students from Wolfe Street Academy drew designs, and Hypki converted the drawings to a tiled mosaic medallions to adorn the text.

Hypki used “colorfast” tile, which means that each tile’s color is consistent for the

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A tree grows in McElderry

Baltimore’s urban tree canopy has been in steep decline for decades, and now is the time to rebuild it, says Jill Jonnes of the Baltimore Tree Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to planting trees in communities that need them most.

Baltimore should be covered with about a 40 percent tree canopy, according to American Forests, a conservation organiza-tion. A larger tree canopy helps remove carbon dioxide, pollutants, ozone, and par-ticulates, and means more natural habitat for birds.

“Right now, the city is closer to 25 per-cent,” says Jonnes, a founder of the Tree Trust.

Taking a swig out of crime

Most would say that crime doesn’t pay, but on Monday night it did for Max’s Taphouse—in the upper room, around 100 residents attended a special meeting on crime in the greater Fell’s Point area, called by 1st District Councilman Jim Kraft.

Southeast District Major William Davis, in attendance with Southeast Lieutenant Melissa Hyatt and Detective Jenkins, noted that there have been 10 robberies in the area—which includes Fell’s Point, Upper

BY ERIK [email protected]

CONTINUED ON PAGE 10CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

Volunteers carefully place the Upper Fell’s Point Community Garden mosaic onto the concrete. They are, from left: John Raby, Kurt Schiller, Morgan Hansen, Marla Hallacy, Eva Lesko, John L. Raby, and Cinder Hypki, the mosaic artist.

Steady... steady...

PIZZA PIZZA:Verde in Canton offers authentic pizzas, as eaten in Naples. PAGE 3

BY DANIELLE [email protected]

✦ Patterson ParkNo Pain No Spain 5k and Fun Run: Over Spring Break of 2013, middle school students from the Patterson Park Public Charter School will be traveling to Spain in order to experience a new culture and meet students from their buddy classroom in Toledo, Spain. The Dec. 1 race, starting at 9 a.m. at the Virginia Baker Rec Center, is a fundraiser for the trip. Info: www.pp-pcs.org.

✦ HighlandtownHolidays in Highlandtown: The festivi-ties begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, with the lighting of the holiday tree near the Southeast Anchor Library. A certain Jolly Old Elf will appear, and the High-landtown Merchants’ Association Santa House will be open for wish lists and pictures. Then everyone will stroll across Conkling for the grand opening of the Highlandtown Train Garden, at Engine Company 41, 520 S. Conkling St.

See our complete Community Calendar on pages 6 and 7.

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The term “tree canopy,” or “urban forest,” refers to the part of city that is shaded by trees.

The Tree Trust decided to focus its efforts on a community in dire need of trees—East Baltimore’s McElderry Park was chosen as a pilot project.

McElderry Park is bordered by Patterson Park Ave. to the west, Linwood Ave. to the east, Fayette St. to the south, and Monument St. to the north. The community comprises 88 city blocks, the majority with a dearth of trees.

“McElderry Park is a ‘code red’ neighbor-hood, which means it is lower income and has lower public health indices and high rates of asthma,” notes Jonnes.

In terms of a tree canopy, McElderry Park’s coverage come in at about 13 per-cent—half of other neighborhoods.

“If you know McElderry Park, you know that entire blocks of McElderry Park have not a single tree or even a single tree pit,”Jonnes says.

Jacquelyn Fisher, a McElderry Park resi-dent for eight years, was one of the first people in her neighborhood to advocate for

the tree planting.“I wanted to make the block look more

like home, look more like a residential com-munity,” Fisher says. “I enjoy gardening, and trees provide a sense of peace.”

The Tree Trust has been working with the City, Banner Neighborhoods, the McElderry Park Community Association, Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, and other groups since 2011 to get the trees planted.

To start the project, the Tree Trust hired local youth to conduct a tree inventory of the neighborhood last year, using iTree soft-ware.

The software helped the organization map McElderry Park and inventory its tree stock by age, size, condition, and type.

Using that data, the Tree Trust planted trees in a four-block area in the spring. “That was phase 1,” says Jonnes.

Before the trees are planted, the Tree Trust makes sure neighbors agree to take care of them.

“This summer, a group of local youth with an adult supervisor mulched those trees,” says Jonnes.

The trees are now thriving. Even though it takes a while for the trees

to grow —three to five years before you see a shade impact—residents say the neighbor-hood looks and feels different from the moment the trees are in the ground.

“The Tree Trust is making the neighbor-

hood looks so nice,” says Fisher. “It was amazing. I’m already thinking about trees for next year.”

Perhaps surprisingly, McElderry Park hasn’t always been tree barren, Jonnes points out.

“Longtime McElderry Park residents say that years ago, it had more trees—a lot more trees. Some parts of the neighborhood do have large, healthy mature trees. It’s odd. What happened to the rest... I’m not sure.

Maybe a tree disease,” she speculates.Charles Murphy, operations manager at

Tree Baltimore, the City’s tree-planting divi-sion, who frequently collaborates with the Tree Trust, says he has no idea.

“That’s a good question,” says Murphy, addig that he will put the question to local tree experts.

In November, the Tree Trust did its final planting of 2012 on the 2800 block of Jefferson St., transforming a one-tree block into a nine-tree block in the course of a morning.

Brigitta Latkowsky, who lives on Jefferson St., was delighted.

“I love nature and horticulture. I came from a neighborhood with tree-lined streets. I would often stop and take in the fragrance of the magnolias,” says Latkowsky. “We need trees here. Most of the homes in the neighborhood have concrete yards. I have seedlings of my own that I have to grow in pots.”

The Trust will resume its plantings in McElderry Park next spring.

Over the next five years, the group plans to plant between 600 and 800 trees in McElderry Park and conduct research on how well-being is affected by the increased tree canopy.

“Season after season, we’ll be planting up the blocks,” says Jonnes. “People feel like it’s changing the neighborhoods, and chang-ing their lives.”

Brigitta Latkowsky is elated to see trees coming to her neighborhood.

Photo by Peggy Fox

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McElderry Park residents welcome trees

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Verde Pizza Napoletana: Baltimore charmed by pizza of Naples

We’ve got sausage, pirogues and crabs, and now Baltimore is becoming a city with a viable pizza scene.

Sure, we’ve always had the classics, like Matthew’s deep dish, and in the last few years pizza pioneers such as Joe Squared, Iggies, Johnny Rad’s in Canton, and most recently Hersh’s in South Baltimore, have slowly morphed Baltimore into a first-class pizza town.

But with Verde Pizza Napoletana opening in Canton at 641 S. Montford Ave., the stan-dards are raised even higher. A good thing for Baltimore.

Verde specializes in Neapolitan pizza. What is Neapolitan? As the co-owner Ed Bosco describes it, Neapolitan is the pizza of Naples.

You can find blogs devoted to the finer points of what makes a Neapolitan—the oven, temperature, fuel, ingredients—but in layman’s terms, a Neapolitan is a thin-crust (made with flour, water, yeast, sea salt) pizza, where the dough, sauce, and toppings are of equal importance, culinarily speak-ing.

The Bosco family, who are Italians and now Marylanders by way of Chicago, have infused Verde with a charming mid-century cooler, and rustic family heirlooms such as a

box cheese grater mounted on the wall.Bosco, who co-owns Verde with his wife

Marianne Kresevich, spent years looking for the right location in Baltimore, a city he loves to call his “Goldilocks city.”

“Not too big, not too small, just right,” Bosco says.

“My dad fell in love with this place when he saw it,” says Evan Bosco, Ed’s son, a piz-zaiolo, or pizza maker, who co-manages the store with his dad.

Verde shows the effort the Boscos have put into rehabbing a great space with reclaimed wood and an antique bar with a trough.

Verde’s main draw, however, is its food. The pizzas, the focal point of the menu, are listed under two categories—rosso, with tomato sauce, and bianche, without.

I tried one from each category. First up, was the margherita ($8), a subtle pizza that lets the flavors—high-quality tomato sauce, fior di latte (made from cow’s milk) moz-zarella, pecorino romano, basil, and olive oil—shine through. If you have leftover cor-nice (the pizza’s crusty rim), you should dip it in the chili-infused olive oil that is offered with every pizza.

In the bianche category, I ordered the

pistacchio e salsiccia ($16), with fior di latte, fresh pistachio pesto, sausage—made in-house from ground pork, red wine, and salt—pecorino romano, basil, and olive oil. If you’ve never had a nut pesto, or a nut pesto on a pizza, now is the time to try it. The pistachio and pork complement each other perfectly, making for a savory, unctuous, but somehow light pie.

Regrettably, I didn’t have time to try the sorrentina ($12) —with imported smoked buffalo mozzarella, sliced lemons, and

basil—but it’s on my long list of must-trys for next time, as are Verde’s salads, and the burrata (fresh cheese made with mozzarella and cream) and mozzarella they will soon be making in-house. And there are the des-serts.

Yes, the pizzas are light enough that you might consider ordering dessert, such as the fresh ricotta, almond and honey dessert pizza ($10).

If you visit Verde, count on ordering one pizza per adult, more or less. Those who want to watch the pizzaiolo retrieve the bub-bling, blistering pies with the pizza paddle should ask for a table in the back.

Verde offers wines by the bottle and by the glass, as well as a selection of craft beers, many from Italy.

There is currently no happy hour, but drafts run between $4 and $7 a pint. Peroni and The Raven are two-for-one during Ravens games with the purchase of a pizza.

Verde is open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner and also serves lunch on the weekends. Bosco says he hopes to open for lunch a few more days during the week and eventually offer brunch.

Ed Bosca, co-owner of Verde Pizza Napoletana, says that perfect ingredi-ents in perfect harmony is the key to the perfect pizza. We would tend to agree. Photo by Danielle Sweeney

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Editor’s note: In this series, Baltimore Guide reporter Danielle Sweeney reviews local restaurants.

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The Friends of Patterson Park, created per the park’s Master Plan in 1998, is currently looking for new members. Two long-time members, Jenn Aiosa and Jennifer Arndt Robinson, are changing roles. After six years on the Friends of Patterson Park Board, and years as a Friend prior to that, Jenn Aiosa is leaving the board. Jennifer Arndt Robinson, who has been president of the board for the last two years, is stepping down to serve on the Patterson Park Working Group.

The Friends are having a happy hour tonight, Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Sharky’s Bar and Grill, 2819 Eastern Ave. Those who come and become a new mem-ber of the Friends or bring a new member get a free drink and “treasure.”

The Guide caught up with Arndt Robinson and Aiosa to discuss how Patterson Park has changed over the years.

How has the park changed over the course of your involvement?

Arndt Robinson: I’ve been in Baltimore since ‘98, and in the Patterson Park neigh-borhood since ‘01. Originally, I lived on Ellwood Ave. I purposely bought a house a few blocks away from the park because the park wasn’t an asset back then. It took a few years to get the park to a become a place that wasn’t “to be avoided.”

It’s so different now; the park is a reason for people to move here. When I got mar-ried, my husband and I stayed here because of the park.

Aiosa: It’s a little bit chicken or egg—what happened first, more people in the park or the improvement in the park? There were many people who saw Patterson Park as a “diamond in the rough.”

I had my dogs; I would only bring them to the park on Saturday morning, when people were using it. I think there was a reputation, too, that kept people away. As people ven-tured in, people saw that there was this extended community of people that wanted to see the park get better. Once the Friends of Patterson Park formed, we started imple-menting a capital improvement program. The Pagoda and the marble fountain were two very successful projects.

What are important targets for the future of Patterson Park and the Friends of Patterson Park?

Arndt Robinson: We’re focused on keeping our programming free, to reach as

many people as possible. We’re also inter-ested in increasing our individual members [in the Friends of Patterson Park]. We’d love to continue engaging residents.

Aiosa: We need to keep reaching out to corporate and other donors. It’s important to keep stuff going. A majority of these improvement efforts are paid for by the Friends of Patterson Park, not by the city. When there are 2,000 people enjoying a concert, that does have to be paid for. We want folks to understand that they can be involved and contribute to what’s happening in the park.

What is your personal favorite park activity?

Arndt Robinson: The summer concert series. We’ve seen it evolve over the years; now it’s strollers and dogs as far as the eye can see.

Aiosa: Personally, I love the tree team. It’s just fun. One Saturday morning a month, and it’s actually pretty social. It’s young-to-middle-aged folks who want to get outside and do something a little physical.

(Aiosa met her husband on the tree team six years ago.)

Patterson Park Friends Jennifer Arndt Robinson, left, and Jenn Aiosa enjoy a crisp fall day in the park, with Arndt Robinson’s daughter, Rose.

Patterson Park: Getting by with a little help from the Friends

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“This is the same tile that’s in the bath-rooms at BWI,” said Hypki.

The mosaic installation included a full replacement of the sidewalk in front of the community garden. Around the mosaic is Gravel-Lok paving, a surface that allows water to seep through. To demonstrate, Hypki poured water directly onto the sur-face; it immediately disappeared. The Gravel-Lok surface is made up of pea stone held together with a bonding agent, which was poured onto the stone by volunteers with watering cans.

There are currently two maple trees grow-ing in the immediate vicinity of the mosaic. Plans are in motion to plant a third. Hypki noted that the absorbent surface should ensure that the trees thrive.

“City trees have such a hard life,” she said.

Wolfe Street Academy students who par-ticipated in the project include Shabre Bailey,

Brandon Guzman, Melissa Lopez, Alejandro Martinez, Andrea Moreno, Nayley Paz, Eric Vazquez, Lettis Kelly Zavala, and their teacher, Melissa Jencks.

“Community art, like community gar-dens, is one of those things that bring people together so well,” commented Hypki. “We get together, talk about community prob-lems, and do some socializing.”

A photo gallery chronicling the mosaic’s construction and installation can be seen in the photo gallery section at www.upperfell-spoint.org.

Cinder Hypki at home in her Lombard St. studio

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Please send all calendar items to [email protected]. Events are due at noon on the Friday before publication.Wednesday, November 28Residential Permit Parking Work Session: A City Council Work Session has been scheduled for two Council bills related to residential permit parking. The two bills are: Bill 12-0125 (this bill addresses RPP Area 43, including whether it should be approved, discontinued, and/or extended.) and Bill 12-0102 (this bill rewrites the resi-dential permit parking area statute.) The Work Session will be held at 5 p.m. at City Hall in the Council Chambers on the fourth floor.Happy Hour with the Friends of Patterson Park: 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sharky’s Bar and Grill (2819 Eastern Ave., across from the Pulaski Monument). Become a member/bring a new member to the Friends and get a free drink and the latest Friends treasure.Thursday, November 29Help the Mayor with the Budget: The Citizen Budget Workshops provide an opportunity for citizens to roll up their sleeves and help Mayor Rawlings-Blake with the tough decisions she faces in the

upcoming fiscal year. Participants will be able to prepare their own budget recommen-dations. Digital Harbor High School,1100 Covington St., 6-8 p.m.TransForm Baltimore Hearing: After three years of meetings, discussions, and draft documents, City Council Bill 12-0152 -TransForm Baltimore, has been introduced. The bill includes both the text and maps of the new zoning code. Electronic copies of the text and maps, and important back-ground information, can be found at the TransForm Baltimore website http://www.transformbaltimore.org. A Planning Commission hearing will be held at 6 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay St.Friday, November 30Central Library Book Sale: Friday, Nov. 30 - Sunday, Dec. 2, Central Library Main Hall, 400 Cathedral St. Info: www.prattlibrary.org. Wine and Beer Tasting: OTC Market, Fell’s Point, 4 p.m. This Olde Tyme Christmas event is presented by the Wharf Rat and and V-NOMayor’s Address: Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake visits Fell’s Point’s Olde Tyme Christmas to congratulate the neigh-borhood on its “top 10” status at 5:30 p.m.,

Immediately following, the Parade of Lighted Boats will start in Fell’s Point.Holiday Hoopla in Historic Dundalk:Free for the whole family at Center Place, Shipping Place, and Heritage Park. A free holiday parade, Santa in the park, a cookie tour, and train garden, from 4 -7 p.m. Info: dundalkusa.org or call 410-282-0261.

Broadway Square.Christmas Market: Various vendors sell their holiday wares, Fell’s Point, Broadway Square, 3-9 p.m. The market is also open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and 9 a.m.-6 p.m., respectively.Saturday, December 1Wine and Beer Tasting: OTC Market, Fell’s Point, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. This Olde Tyme Christmas event is presented by the Wharf Rat and and V-NOFell’s Point Egg Nog Contest: This year’s contest will be held from noon to 5 p.m. This free event is part of Fell’s Point Main Street’s Olde Tyme Christmas Holiday weekend. Restaurants and retailers offer a taste of their very best eggnog to visitors and residents. Visitors will again pick up their ballots at the Fell’s Point Main Street booth on Broadway Square and head out to sample special eggnog recipes.Build Your Own Gingerbread House: With the Fell’s Point Preservation Society, noon-3 p.m., Fell’s PointPunch and Judy: See Professor Horn’s Punch and Judy puppet show, aimed at chil-dren and adults alike. 5 p.m., Fell’s Point Broadway Pier.Fell’s Point Tree Lighting: The tree will be lit at 5:30 p.m. in Broadway Square.

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Fell’s, Butchers Hill, and Fell’s Prospect—including five that occurred at commercial businesses.

“That’s our biggest pattern happening right now,” Davis said, adding that the five business robberies had similar circumstanc-es and suspect descriptions.

“We believe they are the same suspects,” he said.

The most recent victims were the China House on Eastern Ave. and the Broadway Mart on S. Broadway. Both were robbed on the night of Sunday, Nov. 18. The previous week, on the evening of Monday, Nov. 12, robberies occurred at Scooter’s Seafood on Bank St. and the Van Gough Cafe at Gough and Ann. There was also an incident at the Rumba nightclub on S. Broadway.

Davis said that a “robbery,” in police ter-minology, is a theft of property involving physical harm or threat of physical harm. In four of the five robberies above, a silver handgun was used to threaten the victims.

Responding to a question from the audi-

ence, Davis said that though citywide crime is down for the year, robbery type crimes in the Southeast District are up 8 percent, though the previous year was historically low in robberies, he said.

“There have been about 30 incidents in the entire district for the year,” he said.

Davis updated residents on several cases that had occurred recently.

Recent casesThe sexual assault that was reported on

the promenade in Fell’s Point at the begin-ning of the month remains unsolved.

“We have no other information than what was in the original report,” said Davis, though he added that officers were deployed on the promenade from Caroline St. to the Bay Cafe immediately after the assault, and an officer remains stationed at the wharf near the assault from 5-9 a.m. and 5-9 p.m.

In other instances, progress has been made. Davis said that a suspect who had committed several robberies had been iden-tified thanks to surveillance photos taken at

a Harford Rd. store. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

In another case, the major acknowledged the Baltimore Guide for printing photos of a suspect shopping with a stolen credit card at Target.

“Believe it or not, the suspect’s uncle brought him in and said, ‘This is your guy,’” said Davis.

The man was arrested and charged in five robberies.

Police presenceThe meeting was called by Kraft to

answer residents’ questions on police pres-ence and response to reported robberies.

Davis said that there are 35 officers work-ing each of three shifts in the Southeast District, with an absolute minimum of 18 cops on the street during a shift, though there are often more.

Davis said that in addition to those offi-cers, there is the Flex Unit, currently deployed in Highlandtown, which sees the most robberies in the Southeast, the Drug Unit, and the Public Housing Unit. Officer Larry Fasano patrols Fell’s Point on foot, as well. Davis added that a former colleague now supervising the Maryland State Police has sent seven officers into Baltimore during the last two weekends.

Regarding response, Davis said that the first thing police do when a robbery is reported is “circle the wagons” and look for

the suspect.“Fifteen to 20 percent of the time, we

actually catch the suspect” immediately after the robbery, he said.

How to avoid/survive robberiesFor businesses, Davis recommended sur-

veillance cameras. In one instance, he said, the owner of a bar told the man robbing his establishment that he was on camera.

“Oh, never mind,” said the would-be ban-dit, making a quick exit.

Ron Furman, owner of Max’s, noted that he has 48 cameras in his establishment.

For individuals, Davis said that it’s always best to give a robbery suspect whatever he wants. But it’s also important, Davis added, to “be the best witness you can be.” That means writing down everything you can remember about the robber as soon as pos-sible, from what he says, to what his weapon looks like, to the color of the shoes that he’s wearing.

Detective Jenkins noted that it is common to find a suspect days or weeks later, wear-ing the exact clothing that was described in the original police report.

Another tip: don’t have your cell phone shut off. Police can trace the signal. Davis recommended that residents with iPhones download the “Find My Phone” app. For stolen credit cards, cancel them, but try to determine where and when they were used by the thief, Davis added.

Interacting with police officersKraft said that some residents had told

him that when they see officers congregat-ing at a place such as Royal Farms or Panera Bread, those officers “for a lack of a better phrase, they’re not very respectful to citi-zens.”

Davis responded that, though those offi-cers are most likely assigned to other dis-tricts and are in the Southeast because of the food, they are still required to either address a resident’s needs or find an officer who will address the need.

“If you do not get the service you need, I want you to go back and call 911, not 311, and say ‘I have an officer here who is not getting me the service I need. I want a super-visor here,’ and a supervisor will be sent out to respond,” said Davis.

He said that officers can be identified by badge numbers, name tags, and numbers on their cruisers.

Moving forwardKraft said that the next community crime

meeting would likely involve representatives from State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein’s office, and possibly Bernstein himself, to explain how criminals are being prosecuted and sentenced.

Major Bill Davis, left, fields questions from residents with Councilman Jim Kraft. Photo by Phyllis Fung

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Seafood Savings

Frozen & Dairy

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produce

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"Not responsible for typographical errors. Artwork is for design purposes only and does not necessarily represent the product advertised. We reserve the right to limit quantities."

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Last week the Orioles traded away infield-er Robert Andino to the Seattle Mariners for outfielder Trayvon Robinson.

The Miami native Andino started off his career with the Florida Marlins before head-ing to Baltimore. He spent four seasons with the Orioles, most of which were at second base, while Brian Roberts was on the dis-abled list. Over the course of his 360 games he played with the O’s, Andino hit .239 with 16 home runs and 80 runs batted in.

During the 2012 season, the 28-year-old Andino hit .211 with a career high seven home runs as he played in 127 games. Andino has always had a flare for the dra-

matic, and one such time was during the last game of the 2011 season as Andino hit a walkoff double against the Boston Red Sox which kept Boston from making the play-offs.

In return, Baltimore gets Trayvon Robinson, a 25-year-old switch hitting out-fielder. Robinson split time between AAA Tacoma and the Mariners last year. While in AAA, Robinson hit .265 with nine home runs and 41 runs batted in over 83 games. Robinson also stole 19 bases while in Tacoma. While on the Mariners, Robinson hit .221 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 46 games.

As it appears now, Andino has a legiti-mate shot to be the everyday starter at sec-ond for Seattle, so hopefully he can capital-ize on that opportunity.

As for Robinson in Baltimore, the outfield seems to be pretty full. Adam Jones and Nick Markakis most likely aren’t going any-where, and left field has Nolan Reimold and Nate McLouth for the time being, so Robinson will probably start his 2013 sea-son in AAA.

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HolidaysCatering HolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysHolidaysCateringCatering for the

The Perfect Party MenuThe holiday season has arrived, and the

to-do lists are stacking up. You've got deco-rating to do, gifts to buy and parties to plan. Better get a move on fast. Here are some factors to consider to help you plan the per-fect party menu every time.

What? What kind of party are you hav-ing? A dinner party? A fondue party? A cocktail party? A formal dinner party for 12 will require a larger menu than a fondue or cocktail party for 15. You will need a full-course meal for the dinner party, whereas you may opt for a few hors-d’oeuvre trays for the fondue or cocktail party.

Why? Why are you having the party? To gather everyone together to celebrate the holidays? To celebrate the holidays and an anniversary, birthday or some other special event? The more elaborate the occasion, the more elaborate the menu may need to be. A combo holiday-promotion celebration, for example, might call for a cake and cham-pagne in addition to several hors-d’oeuvres.

Who? Whom are you inviting to the party? Everyone you know? A select few?

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menu selection should be to cater to a num-ber of tastes. If you are inviting just a few friends, you should know their likes and dislikes and be able to cater your menu to that. Make sure you take any special dietary needs of your guests into accommodation. If someone is a vegetarian, diabetic or has food allergies, for example, you will want to account for that in the menu.

When? When are you having the party? Late morning? Mid-afternoon? Early eve-ning? The time will dictate the type and amount of food you serve. A late morning party might call for a full brunch buffet, whereas a mid-afternoon tea party might call for a few pots of tea and a sheetcake.

Where? Where are you having the party? At home? Somewhere else? Home parties may require you to plan the menu, whereas a party elsewhere might limit the menu planning or eliminate it altogether. If you are having a get-together at the local bowling alley, for example, you might be able to order several pizzas for everyone to munch on and leave it at that.

How? How will the menu be prepared? Will you be doing all of the work yourself or bringing in someone to do it for you? Depending upon where the party is located, you may be able to save yourself some time and effort by having the food catered. It may cost you more, but it may permit you to have a bigger spread.

You may serve whatever you want at your holiday party. Just make sure you take the factors above into consideration and your menu suits the tone of the party. While cookies and milk might satisfy a bunch of kids at a holiday party late in the afternoon, it won’t work for a table of adults looking forward to a late night holiday dinner.

Why not have your party catered to save yourself time and effort?

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BALTIMORE BA7951010 Lovely 3 bedroom 1full 2 1/2 bath home with finished lower level. End of group home with beautifully landscaped yard. This home is a must see.

BALTIMORE BC7950235 4 Level Split featuring 3 BR/ 2.5 BA, cathedral ceilings and is freshly painted. Updated kit w/newer appLs & counter tops.

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BALTIMORE BC79603053 BR/1 BA Colonial. Needs a little work but has great potential. Being sold as-is. Seller will make no repairs. Buyer to verify ground rent.

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BALTIMORE BA7959346Previously used as a 3 unit property. Needs Work. Being sold as is. Seller will make no repairs. Subject to third party approval.Being sold in a group with BA7959474, BA7959476, BA7959346, BA7959322. A potential of 12 rental units between the 4

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BALTIMORE BA7959322Previously used as a 3 unit property. Property being sold as-is.Sold as-is.Seller will make no repairs.Subject to third party approval. Being sold in a group with BA7959474, BA7959476, BA7959346. Potential for 12 rental

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Source: www.hud.gov. For more information or an appointment with a HUD-certified counselor, contact the Southeast Community Development

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FINDING the RIGHT LOAN for YOU

ARE THERE ANY COSTS OR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE LOAN ORIGINATION PROCESS?

Yes. When you turn in your application, you'll be required to pay a loan application fee to cover the costs of underwriting the loan. This fee pays for the home appraisal, a copy of your credit report, and any addi-tional charges that may be necessary. The application fee is generally non-refundable.

WHAT IS RESPA?RESPA stands for Real Estate Settle-

ment Procedures Act. It requires lenders to disclose information to potential customers throughout the mortgage process, By do-ing so, it protects borrowers from abuses by lending institutions. RESPA mandates that lenders fully inform borrowers about all closing costs, lender servicing and escrow

account practices, and business relationships between closing service providers and other parties to the transaction.

For more information on RESPA, or call 1-800-569-4287 for a local counseling referral.

WHAT IS A GOOD FAITH ESTIMATE, AND HOW DOES IT HELP ME?

It's an estimate that lists all fees paid before closing, all closing costs, and any escrow costs you will encounter when pur-chasing a home. The lender must supply it within three days of your application so that you can make accurate judgments when shopping for a loan.

BESIDES RESPA, DOES THE LENDER HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES?

Lenders are not allowed to discriminate in any way against potential borrowers. If you believe a lender is refusing to provide his or her services to you on the basis of race, col-or, nationality, religion, sex, familial status, or disability, contact HUD's Offi ce of Fair Housing at 1-800-669-9777 (or 1-800-927- 9275 for the hearing impaired).

WHAT RESPONSIBILITIES DO I HAVE DURING THE LENDING PROCESS?

To ensure you won't fall victim to loan fraud, be sure to follow all of these steps as you apply for a loan:

• Be sure to read and understand every-thing before you sign.

• Refuse to sign any blank documents.• Do not buy property for someone else.

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• Do not overstate your income.• Do not overstate how long you have

been employed.• Do not overstate your assets.• Accurately report your debts.• Do not change your income tax returns

for any reason. Tell the whole truth about gifts. Do not list fake co-borrowers on your loan application.

• Be truthful about your credit problems, past and present.

• Be honest about your intention to oc-cupy the house

• Do not provide false supporting docu-ments.

CLOSING

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I'VE APPLIED FOR MY LOAN?

It usually takes a lender between 1-6 weeks to complete the evaluation of your application. Its not unusual for the lender to ask for more information once the applica-tion has been submitted. The sooner you can provide the information, the faster your

Q&A cont'dCONTINUED FROM PAGE 19

application will be processed. Once all the information has been verifi ed the lender will call you to let you know the outcome of your application. If the loan is approved, a closing date is set up and the lender will review the closing with you. And after closing, you'll be able to move into your new home.

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK OUT FOR DURING THE FINAL WALK-THROUGH?

This will likely be the fi rst opportunity to examine the house without furniture, giving you a clear view of everything. Check the walls and ceilings carefully, as well as any work the seller agreed to do in response to the inspection. Any problems discovered previously that you fi nd uncorrected should be brought up prior to closing. It is the sell-er's responsibility to fi x them.

WHAT MAKES UP CLOSING COST?There may be closing cost customary or

unique to a certain locality, but closing cost are usually made up of the following:

• Attorney's or escrow fees (Yours and your lender's if applicable)

• Property taxes (to cover tax period to date)

• Interest (paid from date of closing to 30

days before fi rst monthly payment)• Loan Origination fee (covers lenders ad-

ministrative cost)• Recording fees• Survey fee• First premium of mortgage Insurance (if

applicable)• Title Insurance (yours and lender's)• Loan discount points• First payment to escrow account for fu-

ture real estate taxes and insurance• Paid receipt for homeowner's insurance

policy (and fi re and fl ood insurance if appli-cable)

• Any documentation preparation fees

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO HAPPEN ON CLOSING DAY?

You'll present your paid homeowner's in-surance policy or a binder and receipt show-ing that the premium has been paid. The closing agent will then list the money you owe the seller (remainder of down payment, prepaid taxes, etc.) and then the money the seller owes you (unpaid taxes and prepaid rent, if applicable). The seller will provide proofs of any inspection, warranties, etc.

Once you're sure you understand all the documentation, you'll sign the mortgage, agreeing that if you don't make payments

the lender is entitled to sell your property and apply the sale price against the amount you owe plus expenses. You'll also sign a mortgage note, promising to repay the loan. The seller will give you the title to the house in the form of a signed deed.

You'll pay the lender's agent all closing costs and, in turn,he or she will provide you with a settlement statement of all the items for which you have paid. The deed and mortgage will then be recorded in the state Registry of Deeds, and you will be a hom-eowner.

WHAT DO I GET AT CLOSING?Settlement Statement, HUD-1 Form (item-

izes services provided and the fees charged; it is fi lled out by the closing agent and must be given to you at or before closing)

• Truth-in-Lending Statement• Mortgage Note• Mortgage or Deed of Trust• Binding Sales Contract (prepared by the

seller; your lawyer should review it)• Keys to your new home

NEXT WEEK:HOW CAN HUD and the FHA HELP ME BECOME a HOMEOWNER

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