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Books can help your child to know you. If a book makes you feel good -- or sad -- or mad -- take it home to your child and read it to her.-- Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children by Valerie V. Lewis and Walter M. MayesPub Date: 05/09/99

Departed this life on January 14, 2010. Beloved husband of Betty Williams; devoted father of Valerie, Brenda, Geneva, Emerson, Jr., and Kelvin; a host of other relatives and friends. am

Jan Brett, author of "The Mitten," recalls: "I remember the quiet times when, as a child, I felt I could enter my beautiful children's books. One of the joys of reading is that you can pause whenever you wish to think, imagine, dream, and then return with the turn of a page."-- "Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children," by Valerie V. Lewis and Walter M. Mayes

The 80-piece Columbia Orchestra never followed the lead of a conductor like this. A pint-sized novice, Valerie Kuehne, 10, handled the baton like a veteran adult.The fifth-grader at Atholton Elementary School conducted the orchestra in its performance of Waldteufel's "The Skater's Waltz" at the orchestra's third annual Tiny Tots Concert Sunday afternoon at Wilde Lake Interfaith Center. The Linden Ballet Ensemble performed Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf.""I think it went very well," said Valerie, who said she had told all of her friends to attend.

On February 11, 2003, LINWOOD; beloved father of Mrs April Johnson Eguzo, Yvette Smith, Valerie Bradley, Shirl Randall, Valerie Waller, Jacqueline Chase, Terrance and Maurice Rose and devoted mother Dorothy Peal. Friends may call at the JOSEPH L. RUSS FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 2222-28 West North Avenue, on Wednesday, February 19, 3 to 8 P.M. Christian Wake on Thursday, 11:30 A.M., funeral service to follow at 12 noon at Mt Hebron Church of God in Christ, North Avenue & Bentalou Street. Interment Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery.

Bedtime is not the only time to read with a child. Have books handy at home, and pack some with you when you leave. Books can be helpful in the following situations:* Preparing for new experiences* Relieving stress* Reducing fears* Offering reassurance* Getting silly* During an illness* During time-outs* On the bus* In the car: Yes, stories on tape are a great way to share tales. A road trip also can be a time for passengers to read aloud to drivers.- From "Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children" by Valerie V. Lewis and Walter M. MayesPub Date: 9/20/98

On January 14, 2009, JOHN MILLER SR., loving husband of Valerie H. Miller. He is also survived by loving children Valerie Cummings and John H. Miller Jr.; sisters Reba Robbins, Cornelia Brown, and brother James Miller, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may visit the family-owned MARCH FUNERAL HOME WEST INC., 4300 Wabash Avenue, on Sunday after 10 AM. Family will receive friends on Monday at Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Avenue at 11:30 AM followed by funeral services at 12.

Bedtime is not the only time to read with a child. Have books handy at home, and pack some with you when you leave. Books can be helpful in these situations:* Preparing for new experiences* Relieving stress* Comforting fears* Offering reassurance* Getting silly* During an illness* During time-outs* On the bus* In the car: Yes, stories on tape are a great way to share tales. A road trip also can be a time for passengers to read aloud to drivers. -- Valerie & Walter's Best Books for Children by Valerie V. Lewis and Walter M. Mayes

On February 13, 2005 La ROY SMITH SR.; beloved husband of Valerie Smith. On Friday, the family will receive friends at the VAUGHN C. GREENE FUNERAL SERVICES, 4101 Edmondson Ave., from 11:00 A.M. to 12 P.M., with services to follow. Inquiries to (410) 945-2700.

POLICE LOG* Ellicott City: 3700 block of Valerie Carol Court: A burglar who entered through an unlocked door was scared away when a resident yelled at him on Tuesday afternoon.7700 block of Waterloo Road: A Burgundy 1986 Chrysler Lebaron with Maryland tags YGC42 was stolen between Monday and Wednesday, police said.