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"My favorite book is 'Karen's Witch' by Ann Martin. I like this book because it's scary. Karen thinks her neighbor is a witch, because Morbidda Destiny wears witchy clothes and she has funny hair. The funniest part of the story is when Karen found out that Morbidda was not a witch at all. This book is a real fun book to read and also is scary. A good book to read for Halloween." -- Bianca Brown Church Lane Elementary "Have you ever been outsmarted by your little sister?

A team of more than 40 volunteers from Tower Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Laurel, and the Gilbane Building Co. helped renovated the Laurel home of a disabled Navy veteran April 27 during Prince George's County's Christmas in April effort. Because of roof and foundation leaks, up to 2 feet of water had damaged the first-time homeowner's house after a heavy rainfall. The volunteers repaired roof leaks and gutters; replaced a storm door; installed a new front porch and repaired and painted the back porch; removed dead bushes and trees in the front yard; and added new flower beds.

To be honest, I was planning on boycotting "The Real Housewives of New York City" after they fired half of the cast and kept the craziest of the bunch for season 5. But I am so happy I decided to watch it because these newbies bring some new drama and I am so excited to see how this season turns out. "Meeting" each other In classic "Real Housewives" fashion, the new cast members are always a "friend" of one of the current cast members and...

On June 28, 2007, JEAN RAMONA HORSEY MOORE, devoted mother of Michael Moore. She is also survived by a daughter-in-law, Karen Moore and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Tuesday 2 P.M. until 7 P.M. at Howell Funeral Home, 4600 Liberty Heights Avenue (Family present 5 P.M. until 7 P.M.). Chapel closed Wednesday. Mrs. Moore will lie in state at the New Christian Memorial Church, 3525 W. Caton Avenue, Thursday 9 A.M., family hour 11 A.M., Homegoing Celebration 11:30 A.M. Interment following in Arbutus Memorial

On August 5, 2005, GRACE C. SCHMITT; beloved wife of the late Francis H. Schmitt; devoted mother of Joan G. Dunne and her husband Michael, Robert H. Schmitt and his wife Ramona, David F. Schmitt and special friend Marian; cherished grandmother of Malinda A. Dunne, Brian M. Dunne, Lauren R. Schmitt, Michael A. Schmitt, and Jennifer C. Schmitt. Friends may call at the family owned Evans Chapel of Memories - Parkville on Monday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral liturgy will be held 10:30 A.M. Tuesday at St. Ursula's Catholic Church, Harford Road, Parkville.

On December 21, 2003, AUGUST LOUIS HERRING, JR.; beloved husband of the late Dorothy T. (nee Stolenzenbach) and the late Anne Ciresi; devoted father of Diane Burinsky, Ramona Laughlin and the late August L. Herring, III; loving grandfather of Tanya and Stacy Herring, Kevin Laughlin, John Burinsky, III and Sara Burinsky. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may gather at Miller-Dippel Funeral Home, Inc., 6415 Belair Road, on Tuesday, from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M., where a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, at 9 A.M. Interment Gardens of Faith Cemetery.

On September 22, 2004, ROSLYN ANNETTE; loving daughter of Elsie and Willie French, Jr.; dearest sister of Edith Renee, Ramona and Rhonda French. She is also survived by nieces, Shaneera, Shaleta and Alexis; great-nephews, Eric and Eddie; one great niece Zoe' and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the family owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST, INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Sunday at 3 P.M., where Memorial Service will commence at 3:30 P.M.

On October 26, 2004, EVELYN (nee Brunetti), beloved wife of Roman A. Gregory, dear mother of Anthony (Tony) Gregory and Ramona and her husband Philip Jimeno, sister of Alfred Brunetti and Virginia Miller, grandfather of Gregory and his wife Melissa and Monica Jimeno and Solaris Gregory. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends may call the Gonce Funeral Service, P.A., 4001 Ritchie hwy, on Wednesday from 7 to 9 P.M. and Thursday, 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Rose of Lima Church on Friday at 10 A.M. Interment in Glen Haven Memorial Park.

On September 4, 2006, GERARD B.; beloved husband of Ramona J. Loomis; devoted son of the late George E. and Delores T. Loomis; loving brother of James L. and his wife Barbara A. Loomis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Lassahn Funeral Home, Inc., 7401 Belair Road on Friday, at 10am. The family will receive friends on Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm. Interment Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.