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MotHer’s DaYfLoWer HUNtGreat Prizesfor MoMs!1: ________________________________________________2: ________________________________________________3: ________________________________________________4: ________________________________________________5: ________________________________________________6: ________________________________________________7: ________________________________________________8: ________________________________________________9: ________________________________________________10: _______________________________________________You can submit entries by1. Mail: PO Box 250 Hollywood, MD 206362. Drop Off: 43251 Rescue LaneHollywood MD 206363. Fax: 301-373-41284. Email: jennifer@somdpublishing.netName: ________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________The County TimesThere are flowers hidden throughout this week’s paper.The flowers are either hidden within an ad or near a story.Find the 10 flowers shown in the entry form below and write besidethem either the name of the advertiser or the title of the story.(Look Carefully - there are more than 10 flowershidden throughout the newspaper)mabbodyanewmassagetherapy for the body, mind and soulAll entries that are filled out onthis form completely with thecorrect answers will be placed ina basket. We will then pick out3 winners with the first beingthe 1st Place, second being 2ndPlace, third being 3rd Place.1st Place• Pearl Necklace fromRick’s Jewelers• Gift Certificate fromBody Anew Massage• 1 candle from JessieMae Candles2ND Place• Jacqueline MorganDay Spa Gift Certificate• 1 candle from JessieMae Candles3RD Place• Ruddy Duck Gift Certificate• 1 candle from JessieMae CandlesEntries must be receivedon this form by May 6th -Winner will be drawn May 7thand publishedin our May 9th Edition.Just in time for Mother’s Day!COUNTYNEWSBy Alex PanosStaff WriterThursday, May 2, 2013 4CommunitySpeaks Up AboutProposed BudgetThe majorityof public commentsat the annual budgethearing Tuesdaynight were in supportof restorationsat Spring RidgeMiddle School –due to the location’srecent fire – butseveral non-profitorganizations gaveone final pitch to the The Board of County Commissioners accepts comments.county commissionersfor local government funding.Money from the county could lead tofuture capital investment.The general fund budget sits atSt. Jospeh’s Community Center$212,100,869, a $422,091 increase frompitched a six-week-long summer campfiscal year 2013.for children between 8 and 13 years old,St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen requestednon-profits return to fiscal yearwhich would require $23,000 of localfunding, but would be free and serve underprivilegedyouth.2012 funding after a reduction in 2013.The commissioners agreed earlier lastCarolyn Miller, a leader at the center,month not to further cut non-profit spendingand allow the agencies to remain at fis-said she hopes to serve up to 25 underprivilegedyouth with the potential grant.cal year 2013 rates.The Sheriff’s Office is expected toJames Bershun, of St. Mary’s Caring,said despite funding cuts, the groupreceive a 5 percent increase in funding,around $1.5 million more than last year,served 18,528 meals last year, a 10 percentto put towards five new positions, meritincrease from 2012.steps, promotions and vehicles.While 95 percent of their monetaryHowever, Cameron said after accountingfor cost increases in retirementresources come from individuals and privatebusiness, Bershun said the $3,000plans and equipment, only about $500,000each year from the county helps provideThanksgiving meals for 100 needyof uncommitted funding remains from theaddition – which is not enough for fivefamilies.new employees.Marguerite Morris, of Leah’s House,Cameron, while he understands itasked the commissioners for local supportwill be a process moving forward, hopesand funding to increase the likelihood ofthe board will consider his additional requestto ensure safety in schools and thereceiving a loan from the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture to build a larger shelter forcourtroom.women.Lexington Park resident Deb ReyIf the house, which provides an emergencytransitional home for women andurged the commissioners to utilize theconstant yield property tax, which is lowerchildren, can show the department of agriculturethey have a positive relationshipthan the current property tax rate.Rey said people are going to be inwith the county commissioners, they willneed of a break – citing the upcoming gasbe more likely to receive the loan.tax and sequestration– and themoney saved canbe used by individualsfor businessesand schools.County governmentwill beaccepting writtenstatements fromthe public untilMay 10.Photos by Alex PanosSt. Joseph’s Community Center requests additional funding.alexpanos@countytimes.net