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The O'Malley administration plans to impose a moratorium on the trapping of diamondback terrapin, the Maryland mascot threatened by a growing market in China for turtle soup. "The governor is committed to protecting the terrapin," O'Malley spokesman Rick Abbruzzese said yesterday in announcing the moratorium. "He feels that the terrapin is a state treasure ... and a species in need of conservation." His comments came after a state Senate committee held a hearing on a bill, sponsored by Sen. Roy P. Dyson, a Southern Maryland Democrat, that would outlaw catching the turtles.

A bill designed to outlaw the trapping of Maryland's diamondback terrapin, which is threatened by a growing market in China, could be weakened by an exemption tentatively approved yesterday. The state Senate voted 27-19 to amend the proposed ban to allow the continued trapping and possession of the turtles for aquaculture. Supporters said the change was designed to protect a Preston waterman who has started breeding thousands of the turtles in tanks behind his home for sale to Asia for turtle soup.

City school officials knew in February 1998 that teacher Janyce Dyson had a rap sheet spanning 20 years in three states.They knew her past included convictions for theft and other financial crimes, and they knew that Dyson, a science teacher at Fort Worthington Elementary in East Baltimore, was on probation for defrauding a local Hecht's store of more than $20,000 in 1996.But, for nearly 15 months, none of Dyson's supervisors did anything to stop her from teaching, despite a school board policy designed to purge felons from the system's payroll.

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court reinstated the drug trafficking conspiracy conviction of a St. Mary's County man yesterday, ruling that a Maryland appeals court had been "manifestly wrong" in ruling in his favor.In an unsigned three-page ruling, the court overturned a decision a year ago by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals nullifying the conviction of Kevin Darnell Dyson. The justices' action was a victory for the Maryland attorney general's office, which appealed the case late last year.

Baltimore schools chief Robert Booker will make all decisions about how the system handles employees with criminal pasts, rather than allow principals and low-level administrators to do so, school officials said yesterday.The announcement follows a report yesterday by The Sun that teacher Janyce Dyson -- who has a 20-year criminal history in three states -- was allowed to keep her job for nearly 15 months after the system learned about her crimes.After learning of Dyson's crimes, which included a 1996 conviction for defrauding a local Hecht's store of more than $20,000, Dyson's principal at Fort Worthington Elementary in East Baltimore decided no action against her was necessary.

Baltimore schools chief Robert Booker will make all decisions about how the system handles employees with criminal pasts, rather than allow principals and low-level administrators to do so, school officials said yesterday.The announcement follows a report yesterday by The Sun that teacher Janyce Dyson -- who has a 20-year criminal history in three states -- was allowed to keep her job for nearly 15 months after the system learned about her crimes.After learning of Dyson's crimes, which included a 1996 conviction for defrauding a local Hecht's store of more than $20,000, Dyson's principal at Fort Worthington Elementary in East Baltimore decided no action against her was necessary.

In the past eight years, Barbara Dyson has logged more than 5,000 volunteer hours with the Rape Crisis Intervention Service of Carroll County.As a volunteer, she has been paged during Mass and in the middle of dinner.She has accompanied victims of sexual violence to the hospital, police station and court. Through it all, she has been a mainstay of support, empathy, patience and caring to those in need at a traumatic time in their lives.Last month, Dyson was selected from 13 nominees as Carroll County's Most Beautiful People award winner.

WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court reinstated the drug trafficking conspiracy conviction of a St. Mary's County man yesterday, ruling that a Maryland appeals court had been "manifestly wrong" in ruling in his favor.In an unsigned three-page ruling, the court overturned a decision a year ago by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals nullifying the conviction of Kevin Darnell Dyson. The justices' action was a victory for the Maryland attorney general's office, which appealed the case late last year.

Eleven suspected drug gang members are scheduled for arraignment today before a federal magistrate, the U.S. attorney's office said.Two dozen people were named in indictments unsealed Friday and 11 suspects were arrested in raids Sept. 19 and charged with federal narcotics violations, police said. The other suspects are being sought.Police said a group, accused of selling 2 pounds of cocaine each week, has been operating for eight years in Reservoir Hill. They described the operation as a "full-service drug shop" at Lakeview Avenue and Whitelock Street.

State Sen. C. Bernard Fowler, whose toes have become a symbol for water quality in Maryland, has decided not to seek re-election, depriving the General Assembly of one of its most environmentally sensitive figures.Mr. Fowler, 69, a Democrat, has represented Southern Maryland since 1983, earning a reputation as a staunch advocate for the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, especially the Patuxent River.His decision means that environmental interests are losing two of their most prominent legislative champions, as Anne Arundel Sen. Gerald W. Winegrad, the Senate's expert on ecological matters, had said earlier he would not run again.

On October 29, 2009, FRANKLIN D. DYSON, survived by devoted wife Monica, sons Franklin J. (Jewel), Mark D.(Mary), amd Brian L. (Karen), daughters Alecia J, Matthews (Larry) and Jacqueline M. Byrd and a host of other family and friends. Family will receive friends at the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A. OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Monday from 6 to 8 P.M. Services Tuesday at New Fellowship Christian Community Church, 5202 Park Heights Avenue, 11:00 A.M. Wake 11:30 A.M. funeral.

When he was 19 years old, Tim Dyson was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma. It was then that he decided he wanted to be a freestyle motocross rider, and he began mimicking the aerial feats of his favorite dirt bike daredevils. The motocross enthusiast now runs his own business, Tim Dyson FMX, which tours the country performing FMX tricks. On Saturday and Sunday, Dyson tears into Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen for Baltimore Bike Fest, an event to raise money for Epicenter, a youth center. In addition to FMX shows, Baltimore Bike Fest features street bike stunts, a motorcycle show, a bikini and leather fashion show, and live disc jockeys.

On December 2, 2008, WILLIAM BANDORICK, II, loving father of Dawn Smith, William Bandorick, III, Katherine Katsaros and Theresa Scarlato, cherished grandfather of eight grandchildren, dear brother of Barbara Ann Dyson. Also survived by wife Mary J. (nee Martin). Funeral Service will be held at the family owned Duda Ruck Funeral Home of Dundalk, Inc., 7922 Wise Ave., Friday, 11 A.M. Interment Lake View Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Please make donations in his name to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 43025, Baltimore, MD 21236.

In discussing Steve McNair yesterday, cornerback Samari Rolle referred to the retiring quarterback as Hall of Fame timber. Certainly McNair's legacy as the consummate NFL "warrior" - to use the well-worn vernacular of the locker room - is without question. His hallmark is that he played with admirable efficiency while suffering injury after injury, with damaged body parts taped and numbed, and did it with perseverance and courage through 13 seasons. However, getting into Canton will be an uphill battle for him. The list of latter-day quarterbacks who have been elected to the Hall of Fame who have not led a team to a Super Bowl title or NFL or AFL championship is short.

Clarence Matthew Dyson, a former department store window designer who loved decorating his home and those of family members and friends for Christmas, died Sunday at ManorCare Woodbridge Valley in Catonsville. He was 85. Mr. Dyson was born in Baltimore and raised on Carey Street. He attended Frederick Douglass High School until he enlisted in the Army during World War II. A mail clerk, he served in the European Theater. After his discharge, he completed high school at Douglass. From 1947 until he retired in 1977, he designed display windows for Hochschild Kohn department stores.

On March 2, 2008, CLARENCE MATTHEW DYSON. Survived by beloved daughter, Linda S. Williams (Barry). Grandsons, Christopher Wallace and Patrick Williams. Sisters-In-Law, Agnes Clayton and Virginia Dyson, eight nieces, seven nephews, special friend, Rosalie Thomas and a host of other family and friends. Friends may call the family owned WYLIE FUNERAL HOME P.A OF BALTIMORE COUNTY, 9200 Liberty Road Wednesday from 6-8PM. Services Thursday All Saints Roman Catholic Church, 4408 Liberty Heights Avenue, 10:00AM Wake, 11:00AM Funeral Mass.

On February 1, 2008, LUCILLE; beloved mother of Aaron S. Vick, Jr., Beverly L. Vick, Rosalind Dyson and Ponneice Vick and devoted grandmother of Donzell A. Canada, Vonneice Canada, Remy L. Dyson and Rashad L. Dyson. She is also survived by two brothers, Henry "Pete" and William "Bill" Jones; two devoted nieces, Barbara Reed and Joyce Richardson; a son-in-law, Ron L. Dyson; six sisters-in-law, Constantia Jones, Ponnie Jones, Odessa Todd, Edna Jones, Etta Jones and Pattie Vick. Friends may visit the JAMES A. MORTON & SONS FUNERAL HOMES, INC., 1701 Laurens Street, Wednesday 5 to 7 and Thursday 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. Funeral services Friday at First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 1142 Fulton Avenue.

A caseworker at the North Baltimore Center last saw George T. Dyson on a Thursday morning in May. Dyson, a diabetic and convicted robber with a history of mental illness, took his medications there, and a nurse checked his blood sugar and blood pressure every day. When he didn't show up at the mental health treatment facility the next day, caseworkers tried to locate him at home and then twice at his job at Wendy's. On Sunday, they reported him missing to the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the agency responsible for him. It was too late for Karen Harris.

On April 13, 2007, EMMA A. LEWIS (nee Dyson); loving wife of the late Joseph H. Lewis; dear sister of Joseph Arnold and the late Helen Otto, Doris Kerr, Earl A. Dyson, John W. Dyson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the family owned Leonard J. Ruck Funeral Home, Inc., 5305 Harford Road (at Echodale), on Sunday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 9 A.M. at St. Ursula Catholic Church. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Baltimore County, 1601 Nicodemus Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136.

A bill designed to outlaw the trapping of Maryland's diamondback terrapin, which is threatened by a growing market in China, could be weakened by an exemption tentatively approved yesterday. The state Senate voted 27-19 to amend the proposed ban to allow the continued trapping and possession of the turtles for aquaculture. Supporters said the change was designed to protect a Preston waterman who has started breeding thousands of the turtles in tanks behind his home for sale to Asia for turtle soup.