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Article - Correspondence; by Lindsay Pollard-Post - 5/5/11

Be Kind to Animals Week

Be Kind to Animals Week is May 1-7, and it’s the perfect time to encourage the young animal lovers in your life to put their compassion into action. Relating to animals’ feelings helps kids develop empathy and grow into responsible, caring citizens.
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Article - Correspondence; by Weems Duvall - 4/28/11

Condolences for Mr. Owl

Dear Bay Weekly:
I enjoyed reading Peggy Traband’s story about Mr. Owl [Creature Feature, April 14: http://bit.ly/gZhs2Z], who was rescued from Sudwell-Nutley Rd. I was sorry to learn he did not survive, despite the work of the Davidsonville Wildlife Rehabilitation Center [Correspondence, April 21: http://bit.ly/he2k8q]. I sent the story to my daughter, a senior at Cornell University, who is studying to be a rehabilitator.

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Article - Correspondence; by Barbara Knisely - 4/28/11

Park Quest Full in 26 Hours

Dear Bay Weekly:
Thank you for Heather Boughey’s great article about the Maryland Park Service’s Park Quest program in Bay Weekly’s April 14 edition [http://bit.ly/hecAhd].
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Article - Correspondence; by Susan Shaw - 4/21/11

Tearman Tells the Truth

Dear Bay Weekly:
I want to congratulate both you and Margaret Tearman for her excellent article on Pepco’s Mid-Atlantic Power Pathway MAPP Project on April 7.
The article covered a complex topic in a very readable way and in a fair, balanced manner.
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Article - Correspondence; by Jay Lounsbury - 4/21/11

Pastor Cow a Church Hit

Dear Bay Weekly:
Our March 15 article on Friendship United Methodist Church Sunday schoolers raising enough money to buy two pregnant cows, through Heifer International, for impoverished Third World families, has gotten a lot of attention on the church bulletin board and in our Sunday bulletin. Pastor Byron Brought — who dressed up as a cow to celebrate the achievement — has mentioned it and the donation at least twice from the pulpit.

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Article - Correspondence; by Peggy Traband - 4/21/11

Farewell, Mr. Owl

Dear Bay Weekly:
Sadly I must tell you Mr. Oliver T. Owl passed away on the morning of April 17.
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Article - Correspondence; by Elizabeth Ayres - 4/21/11

Celebrate the Earth Day Journey

Dear Bay Weekly:
Join us in celebrating Earth Day on Friday, April 22, from 4 to 8pm. You’ll meet an oyster rancher, paddle a kayak, spin wool, listen to music and a nature reading and drink some slack wine.
At the 7:30pm closing ceremony at sunset, we’ll gather on a spot overlooking the St. Mary’s River, and I’ll read The Journey, a reflection that begins …
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Article - Correspondence; by Maggie Koehler - 4/14/11

Invitation Accepted

Dear Bay Weekly:
Janice Booth’s appreciation of Elizabeth Ayres’ book Invitation To Wonder: a Journey Through the Seasons (April 7) was just lovely. Made me want to read the book! Again! Kudos to both writers.

–Maggie Koehler, Huntingtown

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Article - Correspondence; by Nancy Patterson - 4/14/11

Companion Canines for Independence Sails On

Dear Bay Weekly:
Just wanted to tell you that Companion Canines for Independence fundraiser Sails & Tails on April 9 was a smashing success. Everyone was happy, and we grew a lot from last year. Next year we’ll grow even more. Already thinking and planning.
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Article - Correspondence; by Chris Lee - 4/14/11

Block That Power Play

Dear Bay Weekly:
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